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[ - ] just found out my co-op signed a contract to put cellular antennae and base equipment on our roof. anyone have experience with this and whether it is safe? i heard joel klein wanted to put them on public schools to raise $$ but public outcry foiled the plan. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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The latest research shows no link between these antennae and cancer, etc. But I don't know if I'd want to be a test case for it myself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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that's not actually true. there is no conclusive research about the effects of 24/7 exposure in a residential setting. and, in other settings, it hasn't been conclusively proven either way -- there is evidence both ways and apparently cancer is not the only risk. there is research linking it to autism, ADD, behavioral disorders, sleep disorders, and of course cance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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I have heard there are potential risks from this but I haven't looked into it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:19 AM Flag
[ - ] is there a website that tells you want a house last sold for and what the mortgage is on it? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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zillow [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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it doesn't list the mortgage on it, just the last sale price [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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property shark [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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again, doesn't show mortgage [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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ACRIS.COM if the porperty is located in the 5 brououghs of NYC - you first have to input the address to get the block and lot number, then do a search by block and lot - it's what the title company's use [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:39 AM Flag
[ - ] Because of the cost of daycare, paying off student loans and gas prices, I should be in the middle class but I'm not. I'm embarrassed because I have an academic job and there's an expectation that I have "enough" money but we are barely breaking even. It's making me very depressed. Just, fyi for those who will ask - DH earns 3k less than me and is not in a high earning industry. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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okay. times are tough. tighten your belt and put your nose to the grindstone. our great grandparents managed during the Depression, I'm sure you can figure out a way as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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I'm trying to figure out a way. Any suggestions welcome! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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stay at home, limit driving. minimal phone plans. get rid of tv, internet. eat cheap meals, like chili, tacos, tuna. dry your clothes on a line. set a strict food budget, you can make it work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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stop getting highlights, eliminate mani/pedi & do it yourself, cook more rather than go out (except for date nights), shop less, shop at sales or discount stores... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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You don't have to be 'embarrassed' for being who you are. Goodness isn't an equation- like if you have x, you are y. Just enjoy your life and be a good mom [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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I am in the same boat. I am a professor and dh is at a non-profit. So, I can relate, but was there some specific advice you were looking for? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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np- ita, both dh & I work at nonprofits, but we know lots of people who are well educated & don't make a lot. I've never felt the need to 'pretend to be wealthy.' We chose our fields & jobs, so I feel like if I wanted to make more, I could do something else. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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I guess how to deal with the emotional sides of things. We also don't own a house, yet and just moved to a new area that I was hoping was less materialistic than our last, but found it's not. Also, DH values money a lot more than I do, even though he mismanages it. He'll ask me or tell me-- is it to keep up with the Joneses? ... He'll be chiding me but he's really the one who worries about that type of stuff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:51 AM Flag
[ - ] has any mom here really seen an autism-like reaction after db got their MMR vaccination (or any vacc?) db's is coming up...should I be worried? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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I haven't and I don't know anyone who has either. My ds had his with no problems. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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op. thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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How old is DB? I'm delaying until 2 years - any signs of autism would be visible by then, plus the blood-brain barrier is established by 2. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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9 mos [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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When do they schedule mmr? One year or 18 months? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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np: That's interesting, just read wikipedia about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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My ped assured me that none of dc's vaccines so far have had mercury in them. Could it be that the whole issue is moot? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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we had db's MMR shots broken up into individual shots. it was an option at our peds and we didn't want to feel like we "wish we did". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:47 AM Flag
[ - ] Part of me feels that it sgould be public record which kids are vaccinated and which aren't. 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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huh. i don't think unvaccinated American kids are the problem so much as unvaccinated immigrants. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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What, exactly, is the problem at all? smallpox? german measles? are kids actually getting these diseases? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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Yes they are. There are increasing numbers of cases of measles etc due to parents not vaccinating their kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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most Americans aren't vaxed against smallpox. But some other diseases are making a comeback, like measles & whooping cough. But I don't know what a public record will achieve for OP. Perhaps a scarlet "V" tattooed onto non-vaxed kids would help out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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np: True, but it will be unvaxed American kids who will catch things from the unvaxed immigrants - and risk threatening herd immunity with a disease that mutates. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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Fox news? Is that you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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Nope. Mom with a child with immunosuppression. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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so, are your kids vaccinated? if they are, what's the big deal? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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Do you know what immunosuppression is? There are a variety of forms, some make it so the child does not develop immunity even when vaccinated. Additionally, they are much more susceptible to complications from the diseases. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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ah, like the boy in the bubble? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:53 AM Flag
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Luckily, nowhere near that severe. But he's sick all the time and he does not have immunity for most of vaccines (which we staggered to protect him). The thing we discovered is that 3-15% of the vaccinated population is not protected from the disease (depending on the vax). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:02 AM Flag
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Children with vaccines have stars on their bellies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 11:03 AM Flag
[ - ] What are the best toys/activities to keep a 2 yo entertained in a restaurant (even for a short period of time)? TIA 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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books, paper and crayons. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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crayons, magnadoodle, lift-the-flap books, stickers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:28 AM Flag
[ - ] anyone use acupuncture for pain during labor? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.09.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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how would that even work? doesn't sound like a good idea! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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Sort of. My acupuncturist taped seeds in my ear for me to rub during contractions. Not sure if it helped, but it did give me something to focus on! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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I don't think there's an acupuncture strong enough for that! Once your body is in the process, the best thing is to go through it. I did get acu to try to go into labor, b/c dr wanted to induce [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:42 AM Flag
[ - ] Hey - young prof here - I have a facebook page and a student (!) (not even my student) just sent me a friend request. What to do - just ignore? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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Weird that you don't know how to handle this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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I could ask my young professor friend what she does. I'd just ignore it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:13 AM Flag
[ - ] I cant believe you b*tches flag peoples post! 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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Who cares? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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Who cares about what? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:06 AM Flag
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Whether a post gets flagged. It's a dumb anonymous website. So calm down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:06 AM Flag
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yes but if you flag it it gets deleted and the person possibly banned. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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Right. But big deal. People used to be banned here all the time, and the deleter would delete posts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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what does flag mean? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:06 AM Flag
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haven't you ever seen a post on here that you wanted removed right away? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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no, not big on censorship [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:21 AM Flag
[ - ] How much are 2 dozen donuts from Dunkin Donuts? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:03 AM Flag
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In dollars or lard points? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:04 AM Flag
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LOL, $ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:04 AM Flag
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Don't know, but 25 munkins this weekend for 4.99 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:07 AM Flag
[ - ] my bf didn't vaccinate her 5 and 9 year old. We didn't live in the same town when I had ds #1 5 yrs ago but now I'm about to have #2 and we live nearby and see each other a ton. Should I be worried about newborn? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:03 AM Flag
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Probably not, but don't let the children hold the baby anyway. Just as you would not let any friend's children hold your newborn (at least I didn't) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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wow, you could be my friend. That is me you just described. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:06 AM Flag
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what are you going to do? I don't want to avoid hanging out with them because we literally spend every weekend together but obviously, the new little guy deserves good health! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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lol, no I am a mom of a 5 and 9yo that aren't vaccinated. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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lol....so should i be worried? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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Well...it was YOUR CHOICE not to vaccinate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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wait, are you or? I, op, am planning to vaccinate my second but will be spending so much time around nonvaccinated, I'm wondering if I should be worried [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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ooops, sorry. My snark was for non-vaccinating mom, NOT OP. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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and your snark still makes no sense [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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np: I think she means, vaccinate your kids. Not that hard to glean....sheesh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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This is a new poster who is confused about who she is talking to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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Worried about your nb or that I am your friend...lol. If they are apparently healthy than I wouldn't worry although I never let dc hold my nb (as poster above said) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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about nb.... lol.. my bf doesn't come on this site :) (that I know of). But as a rule, you don't let dc hold newborns? Sounds like a plan. Thanks so much [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:28 AM Flag
[ - ] OMG are you kidding me??? I'm at work and the HEAT is running! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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I would go home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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If they don't get it fixed in 15 min I'm outta here. 7 mo pg. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:03 AM Flag
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For us, it's that the AC's aren't running full steam whatever that means and it kind of feels gross. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:03 AM Flag
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I think it is 50 degrees in my office. I am freezing. so wasteful to do this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:08 AM Flag
[ - ] Have you ever had sex in your office? Why? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:00 AM Flag
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I did. DH and I met working together, early on in our relationship we had sex in the office over the weekend while working on a project. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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ditto, except for us was after hours and not while working on a project. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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a million years ago, at my first job. the boss had a couch in his office, and my office cutrch and I had an after hours hookup. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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sorry, crush [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:05 AM Flag
[ - ] What does "I could not have hoped for a better colleague" mean? Tia from mom whose English sometimes fails her! 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:00 AM Flag
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the writer really likes the person. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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op:oh good! I thought she hoped for a better colleague (than me)! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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It's a compliment...I really liked working with you. You couldn't have been any better than you were. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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thank you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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it means that this colleague exceeded all expectations. colleague is the best. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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