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[ - ] who's going to win top chef? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.09.08, 07:33 PM Flag
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hopefully stephanie. if Lisa wins i will be so bummed. she scares th ecrap out of me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:33 PM Flag
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she's nasty. i'd never eat in a restaurant where she prepared food. She's filthy...looking, sounding... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:56 PM Flag
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probably stephanie. I can't believe they kicked antonia off. she undercooked beans, and that got her sent home, whereas Lisa has screwed up in each of the last 4 episodes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:42 PM Flag
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she adds drama. too bad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:51 PM Flag
[ - ] Name Poll: Chastity? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:31 PM Flag
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Cher, what are you doing on UB? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:32 PM Flag
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no. but there is a Charity in my ds' class and she is as cute as a button. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:33 PM Flag
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What about the name Button? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:33 PM Flag
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Button, no, not unless she's as cute as Charity is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:34 PM Flag
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My daughter's name is Button and she's a real cutie. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:39 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:34 PM Flag
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Ew, disgusting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:42 PM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone has hemmoroidal surgery? I hear the recovery is 3-4 weeks and not sure I'm up for it. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:31 PM Flag
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no, when I saw a doctor about it, he said it would mean I was more likely to suffer from incontinence when I got older so I decided I'd wait and see if I could live without the surgery. So far, I am. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:01 PM Flag
[ - ] Its much slower here lately has anyone noticed that? I noticed they went back to the old format-- is that because people hated the changes and left? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:30 PM Flag
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What do you mean they went back to the old format. Looks like the new one to me. A lot of people have left for the other site that looks like old UB [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:32 PM Flag
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so much better there, i hate this new site. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:34 PM Flag
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It's not slow here, the posts just move differently. Take some time to get used to it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:33 PM Flag
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It's slow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:34 PM Flag
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Not really. Seriously. Take some time and get used to the format. You'll see it's not slow [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:34 PM Flag
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I've been here the whole time. It is definitely slow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:35 PM Flag
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it's slow. do you work for cnet? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:12 PM Flag
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LOL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:34 PM Flag
[ - ] I am thinking about working from home this week so I can be here when the G&T letter finally arrives. Waiting until the end of the day to find out if we got in will drive me crazy!! Anyone else? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.09.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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we've waited this long. what's a few more hours? get a grip. you will know soon enough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:31 PM Flag
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You won't get any criticism from me. I stayed home the day letters from ongoings were expected to arrive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:31 PM Flag
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she is talking the whole week. that is a bit much. she has waited all year already [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:38 PM Flag
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op - I can get a lot of work done at home. And I'd end up checking this site and the other usuals to see if anyone got their letter anyway - then driving home anxiously to see if our letter arrived. Lot safer and easier for me to stay home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:42 PM Flag
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watching the kettle boil is never a calmer option. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:51 PM Flag
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np. Speak for yourself. I'd rather be at home. At work I'll spend half the day wondering if the mail has been delivered yet and the other half wondering if the DOE's letter is in it. At home I won't have to wonder. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:07 PM Flag
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Meh. We're already done with one day. And it's not as if OP's not going to work at all, she says she can work from home. If she has that flexibility, I don't see that it's a big deal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:43 PM Flag
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I was so nervous when I opened the mailbox today! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:41 PM Flag
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got home to find mailman putting mail in the boxes. has a new rule where he won't let you grab own mail until he finishes with all and has relocked the box. nothing in it anyway, but i had to block it out for an extra hour [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:57 PM Flag
[ - ] God must be getting tired of all your petty prayers. How about praying for world peace and an end to world hunger, rather than a K spot at Anderson> At least pray for good health or something. Your 99 dc will be fine at a good G&T. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.09.08, 07:28 PM Flag
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lol! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:30 PM Flag
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God listens to all prayers. I care about ending world hunger and for the good health of my dd - but I also want her to get into a good school... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:32 PM Flag
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god does not take this seriously. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:33 PM Flag
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Really I thinks he listens to prayers big and small...and I'm going to keep praying until that letter comes in the mail and then I'll give thanks after [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:37 PM Flag
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np. I'm so glad you're here as God's spokesperson to let us know what He's thinking. Keep up the good work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:38 PM Flag
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np: a "good school" is likely what your 99 dc will get. may not be anderson though. god will provide what is needed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:35 PM Flag
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if we are all praying here, can someone also pray to st anthony for helping us find my dc's lovey? it may help world peace. not sure about hunger though. tia [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:35 PM Flag
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i'll pray to vishnu. been there. that's the worst. GL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:06 AM Flag
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My dc only got 98 so I have to pray a little more than others...dear lord i promise to be a better person, to be more thoughtful of others, to stop cursing so much and to be a better wife, please just let my dc get into one of the top 2 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:39 PM Flag
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Yeah, some of us don't have the G & T option & are stuck w/ an inferior zoned school. We know you are anxious, but you are already in a privileged position. Have some tact. Oh, that's right, this is UB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:15 AM Flag
[ - ] at what age do you stop giving db a bottle? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.09.08, 07:28 PM Flag
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15 months [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:46 PM Flag
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same here [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:47 PM Flag
[ - ] OMG...dying here.... 3 weeks until baby is due and I am sooooooo hot. We have the AC on, but it doesn't work well...just made DH change the filter and I'm still going to melt 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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sorry, sounds awful. I used to take a wet washcloth and drape it over various parts of my bod. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:04 PM Flag
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I was you last year. Our AC broke when I was 41 weeks. It was a horrible night and we paid whatever it took for an emergency repair the next day. Hang in there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:06 PM Flag
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when that happens to me, i cover myself in ice and just let it melt on my pressure points. you would be amazed. or take a freezing shower. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:06 PM Flag
[ - ] Please, oh please, let me DD get into Anderson. 99 OLSAT, 98 SB (w/l at Hunter), too young for privates (can't afford anyway), too old to go back to pre-school, too poor to move into a better zone or leave the City. Please, Please, Please. NEST is our 2nd choice but it is soooooooo far away from where we live. Please, please, please let her get Anderson. 26 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.09.08, 07:24 PM Flag
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Are there any DS's with 99s. Or are their mothers just not posting? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:25 PM Flag
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99 DS here. 59/60 on olsat. 88 on brsa. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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wow!!! congrats! unfortunately you will not likely have too many choices. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:34 PM Flag
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Yeah, one boy! Hope he gets in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:38 PM Flag
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op: I hope he does too. There is supposedly no gender balancing though, right? I personally think that is bullsh!t. Best of luck to him (and you)! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:43 PM Flag
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thanks. its a very long shot, but who knows? thanks again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:48 PM Flag
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op: You are welcome. Hopefully your DS and my DD will be in class at A together next Sept. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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ds is trying for 1st grade, so unlikely. GL all the same! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:53 PM Flag
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op: Oh, yes, my DD is trying for K. Best of luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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me too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:02 AM Flag
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what district options do you have if any? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:26 PM Flag
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op: PS 9 G&T, but not looking good for a non-sib [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:42 PM Flag
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well, good luck. will likely get one of the two. both seem like very good options. don't think there are that many sibs at ps9 ...according to df with 2 dcs there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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op: Thank you. I hope so. REALLY REALLY REALLY want Anderson though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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np: UGH! Hope you don't get it. You are too invested, which means you likely have a lot of ego on the line. your kid will be equally fine at 2nd or 3rd choice school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:37 PM Flag
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I'm sorry and I'm posting to beg you to read your posts; you're not okay. I hope you do get better soon; there's a child involved. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:35 PM Flag
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It would be so unfair if your 98 SB DD got in when all these 99+ SB kids are legitimately in need of an accelerated program. Your kid is bright but not genius. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:51 PM Flag
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It's insane that you put so much value on these tests and the scores. If your child hadn't done well you'd be complaining about how unfair they are. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:54 PM Flag
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op: Thank you. She is a bit wacko i think. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:56 PM Flag
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Everyone is a little crazy with all the waiting. But I am so sick of people nitpicking over a percentage point on an unproven test!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:59 PM Flag
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op: Huh? My kid is obviously bright. Not much, if any, difference between a 98 and 99 (unless a HIGH HIGH HIGH 99 SB, but then they wouldn;t be a good fit in Anderson or Hunter). Are you bitter? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:55 PM Flag
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It takes way more than one or two tests to truly assign the term gifted or genius to a child. It involves extensive testing and a huge battery. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:01 PM Flag
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np: dc got 99s on every test, and teachers have always remarked on his obvious exceptional intellect. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:30 PM Flag
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What does the SB have to do with Anderson for the past couple of yrs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:25 PM Flag
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Why does it seem like nobody saw the Sample olsat? That is really a crappy little 'test', administered by whom? To determine what exactly? Please let's collectively admit that this is all bs- an unenriching little crapshoot, that is by no means above our kids' consciousnesses when it's hitting their parents this deeply. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:32 PM Flag
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There are so many kids like your dd. Seriously. I know that we all think our kids are unique, and they are to some degree, but they are ALL entitled to a seat at the best school and only a fraction will get such a seat. So it's best for OP to be realistic about her chances. It's not about merit anymore, it's strictly luck now. Best to make peace with that now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:57 AM Flag
[ - ] Former SAHM- 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.09.08, 07:24 PM Flag
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Formerly known as Prince. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:25 PM Flag
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aka puff daddy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:31 PM Flag
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Now part of the witness protection program living next door to Henry Hill. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:33 PM Flag
[ - ] Former SAHM- 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.09.08, 07:24 PM Flag
[ - ] Poll - would you stay in your cheap beautful place with crappy schools (and be able to pay for private) or leverage yourself to buy a nice place (but not as nice as what you have now) with good public schools in NYC 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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nice place in a good district. You can't count on private, nor on G&T. A good zoned school is worth sacrificing for. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:19 PM Flag
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I am the former. And in a twist of fate, my ds has had to attend the crappy public schools this past year. Hate the school, but haven't felt the need to move yet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:20 PM Flag
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We opted to live in a great school system with less house. I am not sure I would do this always, but I didn't want the hassle of dealing with schools far away or shlepping my kids to them. I also think it makes for a nicer neighborhood. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:20 PM Flag
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would wait until I see my G&T options and then move. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:30 PM Flag
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if it is for this year, wait to see where dc goes. if next year, wait to see if they end up rezoning before leveraging yourself [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:36 PM Flag
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I would apply to privates and G&T and see what my options were. Also, are you renting now? That might make me lean towards buying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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we have opted to stay in our cheap beautiful place w/ less than ideal public school & plan to do private [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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With all of the uncertainty about how to deal with systemic overcrowding in the public schools (yes, even the "good" publics), you might end up buying into a good zone, only to be re-zoned out of that zone. It's just a possiblity that you need to seriously consider. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:43 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone have any unisex nursery ideas? Expecting twins, boy & girl, who will share a room. Any recommendations would be great- thanks. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:17 PM Flag
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The Stokke oval cribs don't seem to take up as much room and look cool in a unisex room. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:24 PM Flag
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Well, I'm sure you thought of green & yellow, or neutrals and white can be nice too. I also think primary colors can be gender neutral when paired with the right theme- like red, yellow and blue kites. Other themes like ducks, bears, grasshoppers, all kinds of animals, animal prints & zoo or safari themes. Good luck & congrats [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:32 PM Flag
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i like periwinkle blue shades. can do dark blue for ds bedding and a lavender or pastel green for dd. white furniture [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:34 PM Flag
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how about browns and greens? modern, simple...check out this organic sheet set from BRU, just got it for someone as a shower gift and really like it: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2973393 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:09 PM Flag
[ - ] how many posts are you watching? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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I always feel like somebody's watching me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:17 PM Flag
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having crazy 80's MTV flashbacks - help me with the lyrics and artist.... I always feel.... like someone's wathing me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:40 PM Flag
[ - ] NY/NJ Moms: Is your DC's school open tomorrow? Ours is closed due to excessive heat and some brownouts 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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ds' school has 12:45 dismissal. dd's school is open all day, but may just keep them both home and go to the pool instead. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:17 PM Flag
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Ours is open for the whole day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:24 PM Flag
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early dismissal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:26 PM Flag
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early dismissal (12:45), which i think is bs, since we all went to school on hot days as kids and i have to make childcare arrangements now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:33 PM Flag
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