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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

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General Topics 06.03.08, 03:03 PM Flag
[ - ] Took my DS to eye doctor for a possible lazy eye. He turned out to be extremely far sighted instead. Does a 8 moth old really need eye glasses? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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was he premature? and, yes, some db's need glasses. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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No, he was right on time and 8 lbs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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The farsightedness is causing the lazy eye. If you think glasses are not the right solution get a second opinion. My dd is also extremely farsighted and has strabismus so only one eye was focusing. She is behind in a lot of things because it went undiagnosed for until she was 4 yo. I wish she had been diagnosed earlier. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 03:15 PM Flag
[ - ] Either fewer people are on UB these days, or this format is not conducive to getting a lot of replies. I used to get so many replies to my posts, now I sit here hitting "refresh" 10 times only to find two or three... 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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i've noticed the same thing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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ditto. i ask a question and nothing. everyone complains but i dont get why they dont answer posts. its like someone posts something and then goes away. answer your damn posts [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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on ubmom [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 03:03 PM Flag
[ - ] HR moms: DH broke his foot on Monday and was let go on Friday. We've filed a disability claim with co. and plan to file for unemployment from state, but not sure whether I should wait to hear whether claim goes through before filing with state. Any advice on when to file for unemployment? We've investigated his pension, 401k, COBRA, flex spending account, as well. Am I forgetting anything? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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Did he break his foot on the job? Because otherwise usually disability doesn't kick in for several weeks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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Foot unrelated to job. Disability starts after one week "waiting period." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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HR mom here - disability and unemployment should be unrelated, and you shouldn't have to file for one before the other. However, it all depends on what state you are in as to how disability works. In some states you file through the company, in others through the state. If your DH is getting any severance, you can ususually file for unemployment, but won't receive until he stops receiving severance. Definitely get both going right away though. His HR person should be able to walk through the disability process, even if he's already been let go. of course, if you have any reason to beleive that he was let go because of his comp claim, then i guess you could sue, but that would be a long shot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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^^ and technically, its a bad idea to let go anyone who recently filed a workers comp claim. i'm surprised they did it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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Thanks so much. In our state, we file for unemployment through state. This was not a workers' comp. claim, though I do believe the foot is related to being let go. What sort of claim would we possibly have? ADA? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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what does he do for a living? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 03:19 PM Flag
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afraid I'll out myself--something in banking [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 03:33 PM Flag
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Sorry - i thought the broken foot was a workers comp thing. if its not, then you don't have a claim. ADA is really based on actual disability, and has more to do with the company making a reasonable accomodation to allow people with disabilities to work in any workplace. If he broke his foot in a non-work related incident and got let go, then its just unfortunate coincidence. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:33 PM Flag
[ - ] Took a friend of mine and her 3 dcs to my country club to swim. She spent almost the entire time talking to people she knew there, and not to me. She also was proud of herself for "introducing" me to so many people, although she in no way included me in her conversations beyond, "this is Mary." Is this normal behavior (on her part), or would you be a bit put off? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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so rude. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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op: her or me? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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a little rude -- sounds like the social butterfly type. guess you don't invite her again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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she was the rude one, not you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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never invite her again. let her wonder. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 03:20 PM Flag
[ - ] is bloating a normal side effect of lupron? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.03.08, 02:47 PM Flag
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Very common. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:56 PM Flag
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 03:02 PM Flag
[ - ] Do you have a double stroller? If so which one and do you like it? It seems impossible to find one that is compact and appealing to both kids. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:47 PM Flag
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how old are the kids? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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I am pregnant and my dd will be almost 3 when the baby arrives. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 03:16 PM Flag
[ - ] Is there anyone who actually enjoyed sex 6 weeks after a vaginal delivery? how long does it take? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:46 PM Flag
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lord no. didn't want anything or anyone near me down there for months, honestly. was also breastfeeding so hormones probably played into that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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lol no effing way! I actually asked my doctor to write me a note that I was now excused from sex forever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:56 PM Flag
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nope. It did get better after a couple of times, but I didn't really feel back to normal until I stopped bf-ing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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it def. hurt those first couple of times.... but it got better around 4 mo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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lubricate and inebriate... words to live by [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 03:43 PM Flag
[ - ] My 2yo dd loves music and dancing. We have been in a few mucis class but I think she would really enjoy something that was more focused on dancing. Any suggestions? We live in midtown Manhattan but will travel. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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try Lucy Moses at the Kaufman Center on the UES. Also Alvin Ailey has classes for 3yo and up, as well as a Sunday class for 2yo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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sorry - I typed too fast. Both are on the UWS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 03:16 PM Flag
[ - ] When do babies typically sleep through the night? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:42 PM Flag
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I don't think there is a typical age... Mine both did at 12 weeks, just as I went back to work, but I think that is very early. Don't worry -- the night WILL come! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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Depends on baby's temperment and whether parents sleep train. I did not sleep train and my first slept through around 14-15mo and my second around 10mo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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I breastfed and I think that had a lot to do with my dd not sleeping through the night until she was like 20 months. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:46 PM Flag
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I'm the OR and I EBF, too... My 1st was a premie and only 3 lbs. 13 oz., my 2nd was 7 lbs. They both started sleeping through at just about the same age... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:48 PM Flag
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See, OP, look at that range! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:47 PM Flag
[ - ] My 3.5 yo constantly has a bit of sludgy poop in his butt. He is all red and I have to change his underwear constantly. He says it just comes out. He hasn't actually had a normal bowel movement in a week. Should I give him prune juice to clean him out? This is driving him and myself nuts! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:35 PM Flag
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sounds like he is withholding and having seepage around the feces. if that's the case, it does often just leak out. prune juice and/or stool softener would be helpful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:42 PM Flag
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clean him out?! what does the pediatrician say? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 03:25 PM Flag
[ - ] So did Angelina have her twins after all? What are the names? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.03.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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frick and frack.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:34 PM Flag
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Ross and Rachel [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:37 PM Flag
[ - ] So did Angelina have her twins after all? What are the names? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.03.08, 02:31 PM Flag
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Monica and Rachel. Some people thought it was a little rude. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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Lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:33 PM Flag
[ - ] 23 weeks with #1. All i do is stress about the labor. I am terrified that something will go wrong. Anyone know any books or other methods to help me relax and enjoy this time? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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if you weren't worrying about labor, you would be worrying about strawberry birthmarks or cleft palates or other birth defects they cannot detect via sonogram or current testing. basically, anxiety just comes with motherhood - you will put it in many places over time. labor is the current placeholder. once the baby is born, you'll move on to developmental milestones and other issues. so try to breathe. in and out. over and over. and just stay present. you are connected to millions of women throughout time during this period. best wishes to you and db :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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thank you. although now i have to google strawberry birthmarks...;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:36 PM Flag
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lol - i was afraid of that when i typed it. also, i found ina may gaskin's books VERY comforting. she's a highly respected midwife who has written a couple of books that you can find on amazon or in barnes and noble. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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I was not stressed at all about the labor/delivery but was stressed about everything else. People have given birth for eons and lived through it. Just know it will hurt, you can get the epidural (God's gift to women, IMO) and everything will be just fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:36 PM Flag
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Just make sure you take the meds they offer you and everything will be fine. Even if there are complications, hospitals are well equipped to deal with this stuff like its no big deal. I know you will still worry anyway, but this should hopefully make you feel a little better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:38 PM Flag
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i completely agree...drugs, drugs, drugs. And hopefully you will have wonderful memories of your delivery like I do. It was a happy and great time! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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a book called "easy labor" helped me a lot. good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:39 PM Flag
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Listening to relaxation / hypnosis tapes can really help (eg, HypBirth, others), try listening as you go to sleep... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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Good luck to you! I'm 22 wks, due 10/2! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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It will be okay. You'll do great. I can't say I loved the experience, though lots of moms I respect say they did. It was scary for me, but bearable. You might want to consider a doula, I loved mine. And yes to the epidural, if you feel you want it. It helped me a lot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:39 PM Flag
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dude. labor is one day. then, you go home with a newborn, all by yourself, 24 hours a day with no breaks forever. focus on the real scary part. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:32 PM Flag
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I was you - db was born in January - I was convinced I was going to die during labor or db would - in the end it was all quick and easy (painful - take the drugs) but my expectations where so low it was NOT bad AT ALL - my advice enjoy these months because before you know it you will have a whole new set of things to worry about [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:43 PM Flag
[ - ] i hate this "new" format. i think ub has lost me... finally. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:26 PM Flag
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I'm with you-- I come on to ask a specific question, but neve rto hang out anymore [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:37 PM Flag
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