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Thank you so much for being a valued member of the UrbanBaby community. We wanted to inform you that we are shutting down the site on July 6th. We are grateful for your participation and support that has helped make UrbanBaby such an important resource to parents for many years.

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[ - ] Best gift you got for your 2 yo was_______ 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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butterfly wings, kettler trike [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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a book [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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Thomas Tank train set [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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Ditto. 3 years later he still loves it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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instruments...guitar, shakers, drum [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:58 AM Flag
[ - ] Finance moms: does it make any sense to take out disability insurance for me, assuming that we don't rely on my income at all to meet monthly expenses? Thanks. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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Not a finance mom but I'd say no. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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I don't think so, unless your dh could not afford childcare on his salary. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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would monthly expenses rise if you were disabled? Would you need more household help, for example? If so, a small policy might not be a bad idea, but of course, the stuff is not cheap. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:59 AM Flag
[ - ] What Color is Your Parachute afficianados: I need career suggestions for an ISFP 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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you still wear those? i haven't seen them since the 80's. try something straight and cropped. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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Astrologist? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:57 AM Flag
[ - ] My dh and I never have sex anymore. I can't believe this is my life. I feel like I don't even know how to do it anymore. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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watch porn [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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go to a bar, get laid [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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I've thought about this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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in the right place its a sure thing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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take dh to a bar, get him drunk and get laid. you don't want an affair. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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I can't even remember the last time Dh & I did the deed. I have zero sex drive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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can you figure out why not? do you try and he turns you away? does he try? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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this was our life until 2 months ago --- sad, right? we have a 2.5 yr and 6 mo and were always zonked by day's end...but things have started to change and it's sooo good to just do it, find those moments when you can, put on the TV for kids and steel away...has made a huge diff in our lives! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:06 PM Flag
[ - ] say you have a friend who you find out is smoking a lot and she's pregnant. what would you do? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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I'd assume she knows the risks already so I wouldn't say anything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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but you don't think she should be told she's being selfish and stupid? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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np: it tells ehr right on her pack that she is endangering her baby. either she cares or she doens't, and for all you know she is trying to quit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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people who are that self absorbed shouldn't be allowed to have kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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My mother smoked while she was pregnant for me and for my whole childhood. I'm perfectly healthy. I'm not saying it's a good thing, but it's not like she's shooting crack. Her baby will likely be fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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lol - so do you drive around with out a car seat too? please. everyone knows that cigs are totally different and contain more chemicals than the did 30 years ago. ALSO, there is undisputed evidence that it is linked to sids, miscarrage, low birth rate, mental retardation and a whole host of other issues. not to mention the pregnancy complications. it is like shotting crack now. the children have poor learning and health. there is over 2500 poisons in each one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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Cigarettes contain more chemicals than they did 30 years ago? I've never heard this. Like OP, my mother smoked while pregnant with me and my sisters. I wish she hadn't. I don't and didn't. But the friend has to know that it's not a good idea. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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it's true. it's all the additional fillers that have been added. do some research. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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my mom didn't smoke with me but I was around the smoke all my life from both her and my dad and I blame them for my asthma [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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smoking when pregnant isn't the worst thing in the world. not good (small weight risk) b ut it isn't like she is gonna necessarily have a messed up baby. and she knows it is a huge taboo. just stay out of it unless she brings it up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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I totally agree with this- she knows what she is doing- MYOB [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:33 PM Flag
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MYOB - she is a grown woman and it is not your place. Don't be a sanctimommy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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I would avoid her. I couldn't handle watching that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:38 PM Flag
[ - ] Is it pretty easy to find refills for Diaper Genie 2 on UES? We have the orig one but it's totally beat up. Want to buy new one for #2 arriving in 2 weeks -but not if refills wld be a pain. TIA. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.10.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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Can you order over the internet? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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Fresh Direct has added a lot of baby stuff, not sure if they added those. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:56 AM Flag
[ - ] anyone know of a car service that provides car seats? need to get picked up at jfk 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.10.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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Legends and New Family. Sorry, don't have the numbers handy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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I recommend Kid Car NY. $150 one way from JFK to town (includes tip) but tolls extra. Expensive but good service if traveling with kids and appropriate car seats are provided. Also the drivers do not use cell phones while driving. I think it is only available at certain times though the details are on their website. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:52 AM Flag
[ - ] How early into a pregnancy will an OB see you in NYC for your first appt? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.10.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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I think that the standard is 10 weeks - earlier if you are having any issues. I had some spotting at 6 weeks and that ended up being my first appt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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usually 7-8 weeks, barring a special situation [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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10 wks w/my first pg (which miscarried) and 6 for 2nd. whenever yours is be sure to take 400 mg folate [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:51 AM Flag
[ - ] If you redid your kitchen what are you glad you spent money on? What could you do over if you could do it again? Let me learn from you?! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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hate the granite now, should have gone with Formica, frankly. Love the top of the line dishwasher. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:48 AM Flag
[ - ] When did you tell your nanny that you were expecting #2? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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very early, like teh end of the frist tri (before most people knew). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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i know, mine is like an aunt/friend. feel like telling her, but i didn't know if it was just too early. only 5 wks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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for me, it was to make sure she knew she had job security. older kid was about to be in school 3 days a week, and this way she knew we'd need her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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same situation, but older kid will start in sept. so i have a couple months still... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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No experience of this but I'd tell her early if you want her to stay on. If she guesses or finds out some other way she might assume you aren't keeping her on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:48 AM Flag
[ - ] should I get one of those storage benches, the ones with the baskets...or is it just going to be another piece of shit in my house? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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Just chuck out the things that you plan on storing in it. Problem solved. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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i have one in my bedroom (no baskets though). it serves the functionof a linen closet, which i do not have. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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hats and mittens for winter? Balls for ds to play with? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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Then yes you really need to get one asap. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:46 AM Flag
[ - ] I need some advice. I have been trying to get this promotion to head of my company and I was on track to hold the job for a number of years. I have great degrees, long time service and have held top jobs. This upstart guy jumped in and his charisma captivated people and he stole it from me. Thing is he has no experience and knows nothing and only has the ability to speak. Now he has the job. What do I do now? I think I am the victim of sexism. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.10.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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tell it to Bill [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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Who's Bill? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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Clinton [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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His charisma will not mask his inexperience for long. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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Workplace truism: Perception is reality. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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There's still one senior guy left who can prevent this glib charmer from reaching the corner office isn't there? For all of our sakes throw your support behind the stodgy but seasoned guy. The top job will be yours then in 4 short years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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lol. but don't do it. we can't take 4 more years of Republican crap [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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You were, Hil. You were. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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now you know how hillary feels [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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I think that's the joke [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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ita...lol op! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:51 PM Flag
[ - ] A new Inside Schools post: found out my previous information was incorrect. As of today the letters have not even gone out yet. Apparently they messed up the JHS g & t notification so badly, they haven't even sorted that out yet. The same people are doing the K g & t, so we will be next, after they fix JHS. It could be a few more weeks! 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.10.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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I call BS. The DOE's own site says this week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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I don't get the sense that people lie on Inside Schools like they do here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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I agree, the DO [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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You better start posting your source, Missy. You're about to mess with the psyches of a large number of incredibly tense and anxious women. You better be prepared for the wrath of Khan if you're fabricating this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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Haha - I didn't make it up, I just copied and pasted it. It's in the Forum section under pre-k and kindergarten [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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I just looked at it, and I think that poster is out of the loop. She posted misinformation last week, and so in my view, she doesn't have any credibility. I will believe it when Helen from Insideschools posts it. Until then, I'm going with the DOE's own website. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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How did they screw up Middle school G & T? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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I am sorry but I doubt that the pre-K and MS placements have anything to do with the G&T K placements. Each of these are full time jobs and I really can't imagine that they just queue them up. They are dealt with in parallel. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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Actually, I think they did outsource it to the same company. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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They used outside sources for data collection, data entry and sorting. I am sure the DOE used the lowest bidder for G&T, Pre-K and MS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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NP: Even if that's true (sounds plausible), the company could be doing these processes on parallel tracks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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Doesn't make sense, the DOE site was updated to say this week. Why would they do that if the letters weren't about to be mailed. I just checked and it still says this week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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I don't think you are totally off - but for the sake of my sanity I hope you are. I called the DOE re G&T placements for 4 & 5 grade last week and the person I spoke to said that they were just getting out from under the middle school and pre-k placements then G&T would be next. Said they wouldn't touch the 4th and 5th grade placements until after that - like July... I also am waiting on a K G&T placement. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:23 PM Flag
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