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[ - ] Anybody have any experience with speed dating in NY? If so, any names of places/companies that do it? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.06.08, 08:08 PM Flag
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No but my friend did It's Just Lunch . . she didn't like it, but one of her friends met and married someone through it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 09:10 PM Flag
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Does Match.com still do the phone speed dating thing? I met my husband that way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 05:36 PM Flag
[ - ] Need a cool idea for my ds's second birthday party. It will be his first party and would like it to be fun. Can't have it outdoors or in our house. Any ideas? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 08:05 PM Flag
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the carousel in Central Park [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 08:07 PM Flag
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Picnic with ice cream sundeas [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 08:09 PM Flag
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opps not outside - then at a local ice cream palor. In our town the ice cream parlour "does" birthday parties [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 08:11 PM Flag
[ - ] don't know what to do. 2.5 yr old broke out in rash on chest, back and shoulders, can't figure out what to do. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 08:05 PM Flag
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not sure what caused it... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 08:05 PM Flag
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what does it look like? how quickly did it come on and when? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 08:24 PM Flag
[ - ] Can anyone describe the differences between say Bank Street and Calhoun vs MSC as far as progressive schools go? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.06.08, 08:02 PM Flag
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Do you mean the public school Manhattan School for Children? You might want to make this more clear. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 08:16 PM Flag
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Perfectly clear to me. MSC=Manhattan School for Children [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:10 PM Flag
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Private vs. public for starters. The resources at Bank St. and Calhoun are much better, as is class size, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 09:09 PM Flag
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Bank Street has pretty large class sizes for private. MSC has pretty small class sizes for public, in part b/c of inclusion program for disabled dcs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:14 AM Flag
[ - ] i need a hostess gift idea. we are going to a cocktail event w/ hors'doerves & don't know couple too well. it is at their house/apt. TIA! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 08:02 PM Flag
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Good olive oil [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 08:02 PM Flag
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williams sonoma has those dipping oils -- cute sets [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 08:21 PM Flag
[ - ] when we show residence proof, can we use the bank statements? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.06.08, 08:01 PM Flag
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Con Ed bill or mortgage or lease but I think with a lease you need other documentation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 08:04 PM Flag
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my apartment was subleased by somebody else, how should I show my residence proof? not my name on the Con Ed bill. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 08:36 PM Flag
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Wait - someone else lives there? Then it's not your residence. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 03:50 AM Flag
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nobody else live there. but his lease is not due, he subleased it to me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 06:15 AM Flag
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I don't think bank statements are accepted. They seem to want a Con Ed bill, but for since we are co-op owners, we used our maintenance bill plus a letter from our co-op. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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thanks a lot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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Con Ed bill. OR signed lease + preprinted pay stub. If subletting, NOTARIZED letter from the person you are renting from, PLUS proof that they are the occupant (their lease or con ed bill), PLUS preprinted pay stub (or government-issued documentation like welfare or unemployment). They are very, very fussy this year. Bank statements, credit card statements, phone bills, cel phone bills, drivers license, insurance documentation, etc. are no longer accepted even in combination with other proof. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.08, 10:03 AM Flag
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thanks very much. much helpful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 12:20 PM Flag
[ - ] this synthroid for hypothyroid has not helped me loose any weight 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:59 PM Flag
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how long have you been on it? what dose? do you feel better? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 08:25 PM Flag
[ - ] REPOST!!!!Pls HELP! I had to give both Motrin and benadryl to db tonite, as well as antiobiotics. She weights 26 lbs...is 1/2 teaspoon too much? Can't remember what doc said... 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:56 PM Flag
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call your ped or your nurse line from your insurance. no one can tell you what the doc said. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:58 PM Flag
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go to askdrsears.com -- they have good explanations and portions for medicines [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 08:03 PM Flag
[ - ] PS 9 Gen Ed or MSC? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.06.08, 07:54 PM Flag
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MSC. No contest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 08:52 PM Flag
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Care to elaborate? I'm debating this not knowing DC's G&T placement but knowing PS 9 is our zoned school. The main advantage I see at PS 9 (only advantage frankly) is that it's a neighborhood school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 03:51 AM Flag
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OR: My dcs both went to MSC for elementary (my oldest starting HS in the fall) and we feel they got a great education at MSC - loved school, loved learning, great teachers and families, etc. Have heard very good things from families about PS9 G&T but not about the gen ed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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np. do you have any idea why msc got such a low grade on its report card? i don't really buy the whole notion of report cards. i'm just curious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:03 AM Flag
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OR: I don't buy the progress report grades at all, but MSC got an A. NOt sure what you are referring to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 03:14 PM Flag
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I'd probably go for PS 9 gen ed. MSC is too progressive for me and I teach middle school in a private school and the dc from MSC are often far less prepared than those from PS 9 or other similar gen ed. Of course those could just be the student I have had. That said, they are both good options. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 04:52 AM Flag
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OP: Would you mind detailing what you feel the kids are lacking compared to those from other publics? Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 06:07 AM Flag
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PS9 Gen Ed is not particularly good. Ok, but not great. Don't know about MSC, but I'd choose most gen ed's over PS9s. Their G&T, however, is great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 05:48 AM Flag
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MSC used to be great, but not sure if it will stay that way now that they have to recruit kids by lottery and MSC can't admit only kids from very involved parents. I think it'll be equal to PS9 Gen Ed. PS9 will attract families who are hoping for 9 G&T and sibs of PS9 gen ed will get sib preference for PS9 G&T. I say PS9. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:27 AM Flag
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PS9 gen ed is the 3rd rung in the building (PS G&T and Anderson being the upper rungs). Would not choose that for my DC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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It depends if you want an academically oriented school (PS 9 gen ed) or a progressive one (MSC). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:57 AM Flag
[ - ] me too 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:54 PM Flag
[ - ] HELP! I had to give both Motrin and benadryl to db tonite, as well as antiobiotics. She weights 26 lbs...is 1/2 teaspoon too much? Can't remember what doc said... 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:51 PM Flag
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1/2 teaspoon of benadryl, that is [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:52 PM Flag
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Call the ped's emergency line [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:53 PM Flag
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are you being sarcastic? seriously, I'm worried [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:55 PM Flag
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No I'm telling you to call the ped. There's no way I'd be able to recommend this. The ped will have an on-call person to answer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 08:02 PM Flag
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Hello! anyone? someone pls help out! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:54 PM Flag
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You have to call the on-call ped. No way we'd recommend this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:55 PM Flag
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who is we? Are you an MD.I'm calling them.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 08:02 PM Flag
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Why would you give all of these things? WTF is wrong with you? Why would you give Benadryl? Babies don't need it. Don't you know how to read contraindications? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 08:27 PM Flag
[ - ] My 5 yr old complains/tattles on my 2 yr old. WWYD? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:37 PM Flag
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Tell her to work it out with her sib [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:38 PM Flag
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work it out with a newly 2 yr old who won't budge [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:39 PM Flag
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lol. yes. Tell her if she feels insulted by a 2yo, she should work it out with him/her the best way she can. This is what's called cultivating the sib relationship [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:40 PM Flag
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nothing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:40 PM Flag
[ - ] What to get my niece for her 5th birthday? She's not into princesses, dress up & girly things like that but loves arts & crafts, building sets, etc (and has lots of them already). Was thinking of spending $50-100... 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:36 PM Flag
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I got my niece a fortamajig--this tarp thing with velcro so that they can easily make tents and forts. Sis says she loves it. THey are 65 I think. (I post this all the time in gift posts but I swear I don't work for them, just thought it was really cool and different) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:37 PM Flag
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You could get a huge set of Tinkertoys for $50. My girls love them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:37 PM Flag
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Our kid and selves LOVE uberstix-go to hearthsong.com and check out details & pics. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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np: I'm petrified to have my dc play with these even though I loved them as a kid. All I can envision is someone with their eye poked out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.08, 03:43 PM Flag
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magnatiles,kapla blocks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.08.08, 03:02 PM Flag
[ - ] Please tell me that I'm not a bad mom - I have books & books of great parenting advice but I am too upset worrying that I f@cked my kids up so I'm too anxious to read them. Do you reaed a lot of these books? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:35 PM Flag
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What are you so anxious about? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:35 PM Flag
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Op- My ds is 5 - to read that I should have done this & that when I haven't for years [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:36 PM Flag
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NP: STOP. You don't parent by reading books. You parent by gut [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:38 PM Flag
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What is "this and that"? Does your child have a stable home life? Decent nutrition, preventative health and dental care? You're all good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:39 PM Flag
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I read the American Academy of Pediatrics book for some general guidelines, and that's it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:36 PM Flag
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I don't read the books anymore but I just get anxious talking to other moms (this kid does more sports, that does more music, that mom forces 25 mins of piano practice, that mom feeds them flax seed, anything I don't do & worry that I ought). And, now that I'm on kid #3 and supposedly wiser, I get anxious and guilty when I think of mistakes I made with my first. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:59 PM Flag
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OP- you've made me feel better. thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 08:11 PM Flag
[ - ] I am involved in a class action lawsuit. Not sure what my settlement will be. But all of a sudden I have to produce paperwork from doctor's vists 13 years ago. Seriously don't know if it will be worth the effort. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:33 PM Flag
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I hope so. From what I understand, the lawyers are the ones who win big in class action cases. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:35 PM Flag
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I didn't initiate the case and wasn't part of the certification process. So all I have to do is claim my portion, which could be anywhere from a few pennies to a few thousand dollars. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:37 PM Flag
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I just did the paperwork for the credit card international fee class action lawsuit and I should get back about a thousand bucks. That will be a nice check to get... maybe you'll end up the same with yours? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:40 PM Flag
[ - ] looking for special/fun ideas for dd's 5th birthday. she has school that day but we'd like to take her to do something fun in the afternoon. would going to the top of the empire state building for the first time sound fun for a 5 yr old, or bad idea b/c of crowds (wed. btw). thought also of carriage ride in central park. other ideas? also for restaurant that she might like...isn't there some place with a mermaid tank (or is that totally cheesy?)? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.06.08, 07:32 PM Flag
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have her room filled with balloons when she wakes up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:41 PM Flag
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very cute idea. she'd love this. do you mean w/ helium or just regular balloons? either way i think she'd be so excited by this... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:44 PM Flag
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we do helium and dd thinks it's the balloon fairy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:45 PM Flag
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thanks for the idea! we'll totally do this. (do you put strings on the balloons, or let them all float to the ceiling?) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:49 PM Flag
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they have ribbons and we tie them all over her room...stuffed animals are holding them, on her bed, etc. It's a tradition in our house, but tricky on when bdays are on mondays and finding balloons on Sun night! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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thanks! we'll get a helium canister and make them the night before. she will love this! : ) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 08:20 PM Flag
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go to American Girl Place and eat at their cafe [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:45 PM Flag
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^^ick [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:46 PM Flag
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my daughter loves it there, the food is surprisingly decent and it's not overpriced. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:49 PM Flag
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NP: the food is good, but it is way overpriced. It's now $24 per person. For chicken nuggets [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:55 PM Flag
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from op: any ideas for something to do on a wednesday after school? what do you think of empire state building idea? she's never been, so maybe it could be fun. want this to be an extra memorable bday for her b/c she's about to become a big sister. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 08:23 PM Flag
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My son loved simply riding the tram [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 04:31 AM Flag
[ - ] are AOL e-mails case - sensitive? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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anyone??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:32 PM Flag
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AOL is for signing on to the site. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:38 PM Flag
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good pun: Steve Case (founder AOL) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:40 PM Flag
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for instance does it make a difference if the e-mail is sent ABC@aol.com or abc@aol.com? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:45 PM Flag
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