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Dear UrbanBaby community,

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.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can email us at urbanbaby-support@cbsinteractive.com.

Thanks so much,

UrbanBaby Support

[ - ] i'm so annoyed about another post. doesn't pay to go into it. it's like the sahm/wohm thing. you'll never win the argument so why bother. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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She was right, though. She was totally right. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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the # of kids? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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I was wohm for 20 years and with #3 I am SAHM. Everyone is right OK? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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Just tell yourself it is like pig wrestling. You get hot, annoyed and dirty and then you realize the pig is enjoying itself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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that's a pretty horrible image. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:45 PM Flag
[ - ] Sigh. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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back at you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:49 PM Flag
[ - ] I think Dick Cheney's inbred joke was kinda funny, and I know that's bad and wrong on a lot of levels. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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with you on that one. Funny as all hell, but so wrong. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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and yet, so right [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:40 PM Flag
[ - ] going through ivf.. had retrieval yesterday 10 eggs were retrieved and 9 fertilized. Need help deciding how many to transfer. RE suggested to transfer 1 embryo on day 5 or 2 on day 3 but higher risk of having twins. I'm only 5 feet tall and weigh 115lbs HELP... 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.03.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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I would do one on day five. Many risks to twin pregnancies. For mom and dbs. Gl! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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How old? First IVF? TTC history? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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My friend, smaller than you carried triplets to 35 weeks at age 40 (she was at the end of her 7 year ordeal and asked to break protocol...who know?). Any way, I'd go for two if youare over 35. Size doesn't matter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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Not getting why this is on the SN board? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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not sure what your size has to do with it, but depends on how long you've been at this, and how old you are. if you are near the end of your rope, maybe i'd just do 1, gives you the best chance for ending all this with a baby. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:39 PM Flag
[ - ] NEST - let's be specific and not judgemental. Facts only. Do a list of how the facts let others decide if that the fact is good or bad. no generalities, just specifics. Example: No "incompetent administration", tell us what the administration does that is seen as incompetent. Do the teachers complain about not getting support for ideas from the administation. Do the teacher say the administration sets one policy one year and then do a 360 the next year? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.03.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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you're not going to get good answers. the ub nest parents who haven't bailed won't admit there are problems and no one else has first-hand experience. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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I'm a UB parent who writes about NEST fairly often. I write about the bad as well as the good of the school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 06:50 AM Flag
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great idea--but no one wants to be logical here--they just want to trot out the same lines they use every time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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OP: how sad............. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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teachers gave low scores on administration on 2006-2007 Learning Environment Survey. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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this is troubling imo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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or: it is, but that was the first year of the change in administration. I wish results from the 2007-08 year would be out before registration. Any NEST parents know teachers' current feelings on this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:21 PM Flag
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OP: These are the types of questions asked. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:37 PM Flag
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http://www.ps150.net/Assessment,%20Evaluation,%20and%20Statistics/surveyreport_educatorguide.pdf Teachers survey Agree or Disagree categories a. Schools leaders communicate a clear vision for this school. b. School leaders let staff know what is expected of them. c. School leaders encourage open and honest communication on important school issues. d. School leaders encourage collaboration among teachers. e. There is alignment across the curriculum, instruction, and assessment within and across the grade levels at this school. f. The principal places the learning needs of children ahead of other interests. g. The principal is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly. h. I trust the principal at his or her word. a. The principal has confidence in the expertise of the teachers. b. The principal invites teachers to play a meaningful role in setting goals and making important decisions for this school. c. Teachers in this school respect teachers who take the lead in school improvement efforts. d. Teachers in this school trust each other. e. Teachers in this school recognize and respect colleagues who are the most effective teachers. f. The principal visits classrooms to observe the quality of teaching at this school. g. School leaders give me regular and helpful feedback about my teaching. h. The principal places a high priority on the quality of teaching at this school. a. Most teachers in my school work together to improve their instructional practice. b. This year, I received helpful training on the use of student achievement data to improve teaching and learning. c. The professional development I received this year provided me with content support in my subject area. d. The professional development I received this year provided me with teaching strategies to better meet the needs of my students. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:38 PM Flag
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Quality review survey:http://schools.nyc.gov/OA/SchoolReports/2006-07/QR_M539.pdf [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:48 PM Flag
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op lots of surveyshttp://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/01/M539/AboutUs/Statistics/default.htm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:55 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone reccomend a babysitter in westchester? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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You mean a nanny or night sitter? No one will share their night sitters (too precious)... You have to find one in local schools or call 'The Service' in Larchmont. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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^^(914)834-7050 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:35 PM Flag
[ - ] Private school question: We will have to go into some debt if sending kids to private school. Is that acceptable? Is so, how much debt would be acceptable for private school until grade 5? 3 kids. HHI 250k. 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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I really, really wouldn't do that unless you had a trustfund or a certain asset coming your way at that time. 3 kids? Yikes. People here have been saying $500k would afford 2 or 3 max kids to private... tuition goes up 5-7% annually. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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yikes. Are you counting on a free ride for college? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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Sort of. they are technically canadian. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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Honestly, none at all before grade five for any of your kids. For high school, possibly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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OP | Special ciscumstances... I want to send them to French school. Important to start early for language acquisition. Actually in decent school disctrict so not worries about later grades... But still a $$ struggle... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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I am forma wroking class family and went to public then won a scholarship to a top high school (not in NYC). Don't take on the debt for a foreign language. Speak it at home (I'm assuming you do). Hire a great private tutor for all three (much cheaper than private). Send them to sleep away camp or summer immersion camps here in NYC where they only speak the foreign language. FWIW, I know Americans who speak French (plus several other languages) who did not take the language until they were in high school and have international careers, later living in France, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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np - ITTTA. Also there may be public French dual language elementary schools opening. Look into them. But I agree with tutors and speaking at home and summer opportunities. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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having stronger foundation when young is important. think it depends on op's public options, but I would exhaust them all before going into debt for school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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There are several new bilingual French programs in NYC public schools. I'll try to get you the schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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a group called EFNY is doing very good French bilingual afterschool programs in several NYC publics. My daughter attends one (3hrs a week) at PS 41. That's more French than you'll get at most privates. However, it is not nearly as effective as the Lycee if that's the school you have in mind. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:30 PM Flag
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np--Can you say more about this class? Do they use a textbook? Is the teacher a native speaker? What has your child learned so far? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 02:42 AM Flag
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Strictly financially speaking, I can't see how you could afford 2 kids in private with that HHI. Privates will figure you can't afford it but make too much for FA, so they may not accept your kids. Even if Lycee Francais is cheaper, I don't see how you can swing it unless you have no real expenses (housing, etc.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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If you are not applying for financial aid, schools have no information about your financial status other than income or address. They don't accept based on what they may infer from this (you could have parental help, inheritance, etc.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 02:53 AM Flag
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We are struggling with DC#1 in private with HHI of 500k and don't know if we can afford to put DC#2 in same school.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 06:43 PM Flag
[ - ] where's a good place to go look at flooring in nyc? i'm interested in tile and cork. tia. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.03.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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i don't have the answer, but if you can't find it here, try posting on apartmenttherapy.com (i think that's what it's called...) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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you may need to go to two dif places. I like Artistic Tile and Ideal for "tile." Home Depot is probably a good place to start for cork. GL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:41 PM Flag
[ - ] Well, "Obama voters," what do you plan to tell dds tomorrow? 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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That for once, the person who took the high road, won. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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try to keep a straight face [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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Ok.. how about.. That the most divisive person lost? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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just don't promise the kid a unity pony, I hear they are hard to come by [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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That's fine in a kissy-face Dem primary. That's not how the real world works. Politics is a crap-flinging contest, and HRC was the only one who understood that. Like it or not, it's Karl Rove's world, and she was the only one who could win in it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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I disagree, but time will tell. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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This was so far from "kissy-face", are you kidding?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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ITTTTA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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That I am proud I voted for him way back during the NJ primary and haven't regretted my vote once. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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That Obama loves big govt and that's why you won't have social security and you wait in line for health care darling! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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But war is good! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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A two trillion dollar war darling [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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But so is your cancer when you're waiting in line [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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That we are the only industrialized nation to ever nominate an African American as the candidate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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Well, it'd be kind of weird if France nominated an African AMERICAN, wouldn't it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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bitter much. I am so glad you and your ilk LOST!!!!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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well, she's got a point [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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or: Relax.. it was funny. She is completely right. I spazzed and she caught me on it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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I voted for Obama. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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lol good point. i am tired. sorry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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Really sad that no one posted that they are going to tell their dd's how historic Hillary and Obama's accomplishments both are. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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I'm too upset right now. What does Hillary want? And I'm watching her speak. I really like her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:44 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone have a good outcome for a pregnancy that began with low progesterone? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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how old are you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:30 PM Flag
[ - ] that Obama, he's so putative 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:29 PM Flag
[ - ] what was the most useful wedding gift you received? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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shower gift: set of French Nesting Bowls--- LOVE these things; wedding,.... hmmm- CASH [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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It does seem that in in new york cash is de rigueur. But what if you live in new england and grew up in the midwest? Is it still socially acceptable? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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well... I live/grew up in midwest, and cash is king... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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I never give cash, it's so not a gift...ever! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:35 PM Flag
[ - ] Had a window cleaner come today (for the first time since we moved in - three years ago?) and I'm SO HAPPY that the windows are clean, finally!!! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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How much was it per window? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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It was $380 for all 12 windows (about half of them rather big, the other half normal). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:16 AM Flag
[ - ] How much is a pro organizer per hour? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:27 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone have a good outcome for a pregnancy that began with low progesterone? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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how old are you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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