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[ - ] best friend just announced engagement to man she has been dating for almost 3 MONTHS!! 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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what took them so long? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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mistake. getting a divorce after doing same [ Reply | More
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My parents were engaged after 3 months, married by 6 months. Now married for 42 years. [ Reply | More
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I did the same. [ Reply | More
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my godparents dated 6 weeks. engaged for 3 months. waited 5 years to have db. married 32 years, and counting.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:05 PM Flag
[ - ] Hiring a new nanny. Should I pay her same rate as previous nanny or start her a bit lower? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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lower as she has to earn the raise [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:57 PM Flag
[ - ] Everyone who put Anderson first, what neighborhood/borough do you live in? Let's play a game and assume we all get in - what's the makeup of the class? 39 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.03.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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D3/manhattan/UWS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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D3/UWS/but 98 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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^^^99 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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do you only want the people with a snowball's chance (e.g. 99s) or can all 97+ play? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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Sure - anyone can play, but put the score please [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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D2, Roosevelt Island [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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cannot imagine commuting from RI to anderson. you must be insane [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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can we please take value judgements out of this... How do you know what is nuts for her. Maybe she works next door to Anderson [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:19 PM Flag
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yup. plus there is going to be busing that will take her kid from the tram or so to the school. Easy breezy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:21 PM Flag
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F to Rockefeller Center, uptown D to 86th St, walk a couple of blocks. It takes around 35-35 minutes door-to-door [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:21 PM Flag
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you are insane if you believe that. I have to take dc from anderson to UES for a class every week, and it is brutal. also, how long will it take to get to rockerfeller center from your place? my guess is the whole commute won't be less than one hour if you are lucky and everything runs smoothly. there must be better options for you nearby [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:24 PM Flag
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excuse me? the trip to Rock Center is 10 minutes. Walk over to the uptown platform and another 15-20 minutes to 86th Street. 45 minutes, door-to-door. Coming from the UES is a different story. You have to take a 4/5/6 downtown, transfer, etc. etc. RI is on the F line. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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actually the D train does not go to 86th street. you will have to stop at 59th and switch for the B or C. sometimes the wait is 15-20 minutes. also, you are assuming you will step out of your house into a 10 minute train to rock ctr. won't happen. 1 hour if all goes well, more likely 1.5 hours each way. that is nuts. you will see [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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ok. so it's the D train (which also stops on 47-50 St). The RI bus brings us to the subway station in 5 minutes (and it is easy to time that right in the morning). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:31 PM Flag
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NP: Roosevelt Island to kid's preschool downtown is usually 35-45 minutes. Door to door. I timed the commute to Anderson once and it is very similar. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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no way can someone take a bus to subway, ride F train to Rock ctr, pick up D train to 59th, transfer to c line to 86th walk 1 avenue over and 2 blocks down to anderson in 35-45 minutes. it is physically impossible, unless all of these modes of transportaion are connected and the person does not have to leave one for the other with waits in between...including going from home to initial bus. you folks are delusional. your kid will suffer this commute. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 03:41 PM Flag
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I normally don't participate in the backbiting on UB, but I have to say that you have ruined this thread for me by criticizing this poor mother. You've said her child will suffer...what the h***? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:07 PM Flag
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oh...grow up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:15 PM Flag
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for somebody who does not know much about the subway system you sure pretend to be an expert. The commute is like that: a quick bus ride from door to subway station, downtown F to Rockefeller Center, transfer to uptown B train, get off on 86th St, walk a block over and two down. Total time of commute: somewhere between 40 and 50 minutes. Before you start telling me that this cannot be, please, try it first. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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NP: I agree with you. There is no need for a transfer at 59th St, and the B generally runs very efficiently, at least between midtown and the UWS (my daily commute). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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np. it's not between 40 and 50 minutes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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yep. way longer. they are nuts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:15 PM Flag
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All the G&T options require at least 2 subway lines and/or quite a bit of walking. LL: tram/walk/uptown 6. 11: F downtown/walk. 116: multiple choices (F, tram/N, tram/6). Those are the three closest programs to RI. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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this is why citywides make no sense for elementary. just develop good local G&Ts, especially in remote areas. making RI part of D2 is equally ridiculous [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:31 PM Flag
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because Roosevelt Island is not as remote as you might think. It's a good thing it is in D2 especially when MS time comes around. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:33 PM Flag
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The D is express during rush hour--it runs from 59th to 125th without stopping. You'll want the local train. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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d2 - UES 80s. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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score? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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99 ds [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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UWS, 99 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:24 PM Flag
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Now that the person from RI was almost flamed for responding, I have a feeling that you'll only get people from D3 to respond...too bad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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No kidding! I truly wanted to see how diverse the group could be - far more enticing than a school just made up of D3 folks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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I bet it will be. The parent coordinator mentioned a group from the Bronx coming down on a church bus. I think that people from the Bronx might be unwilling to respond here for fear of being lashed for torturing their children with a commute. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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We live in the Bronx and can get to UWS (on the 2 or D train) or UES (on the 4 train) in 15-20 minutes (from front door). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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WOW! That is totally awesome! I'm coming from a place I'm afraid to mention for fear of being flamed. I wish our commute were 15 minutes! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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total idiot [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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lovely [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:24 PM Flag
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troll [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:25 PM Flag
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Washington Heights / 99 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 05:38 PM Flag
[ - ] is there any advantage to getting cvs in 12th week of pg instead of 11th? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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Less chance your child will lose a limb. At least that used to be the case. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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?!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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used to happen when cvs was first introduced. do research and find a place with low rates of complications. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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Risk of limb loss is only for before 10 weeks, no one does them that early anymore. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:06 PM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone know what they are going to do about G&T's student's spots that don't accept their placements? I've heard that there isn't going to be a waitlist, but there will be spots. If we get into our 2nd choice and accept it, does it mean if a spot opens in our 1st choice that we won't get the opportunity to get that slot? 28 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.03.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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as it stands now, they will over accept. No, you will not have a chance at the first choice spot later, if any spots open the MAY fill with people who move her and test over summer. BUT, The DOE is pretty reactive. If they see this develops into a huge problem with lots of seats left unfilled, they will find a way to deal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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and then everyone will call them out for not having known a head of time that this would happen. (Granted the DOE can suck but...) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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np: Of course they know this will happen. The fewer G&T seats, the better from the DOE's perspective, because they can use that to justify fewer & fewer resources for G&T in the future. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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then why did they lower crieteria to 90% [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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This is silly. there were always plenty of unclaimed seats and it will continue. People just have no interest in some programs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:16 PM Flag
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This doesn't fall in line with the fact that the DOE lowered the cutoff. I know some believe they are anti g&t, but their actions don't seem to fit that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:34 PM Flag
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There's no waitlist, so once you get your placement, that's it. I get the impression that when there were waitlists, all sorts of gaming went on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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But there's no way that the DOE is going to be able to predict (esp with their track record) class sizes of 22/24/28. They're going to either under or over enroll, esp at A, Nest and LL. Why can't they think a couple steps ahead once in a while? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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Actually I think in the coveted programs, there won't be a problem. It's in the lesser known or untried District G&T programs where this will manifest itself. Those are the programs where people will actually turn offers down. And, numerically those programs affect FAR, FAR more children. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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based on these boards it is anything but Anderson and maybe LL and ps9 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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These boards in no way represent reality. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:35 PM Flag
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what do you forsee as a problem exactly? i don't get it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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np: There is no problem. These programs will be underenrolled as they have always been. As long as there are 10 kids they will have a class for them. Good for the kids, IMO> [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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but someone said the gaming is a problem. are you saying that no one will choose the lesser G&Ts? If so, I cannot see how gaming makes that more likely. people are not going to send their dc to a school they don't like if they can help it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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Right, it's a different issue than gaming. I posted below my view on gaming. It has no place in public system as it once again hugely favors UMC families. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:19 PM Flag
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the problem here is not gaming but those parents who hedged their bets by selecting schools they might not use. That will hurt folks if those are high scoring kids who really only would accept 1 school, but get a different one and take that spot out of the running for others who want it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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yes, but the most popular programs will fill their seats and that's what matters. In the grand view of things nobody cares if your kid will get that spot or somebody else who is equally qualified. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:24 PM Flag
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but they won't--that is my point. Example--Nest has 125 seats. It accepts 125 and turns down 100 who get a lower choice. Of the 125 it accepts just 100 enroll. 25 seats go unfilled. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:34 PM Flag
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np: ITA. This is going to happen and the DOE will have to change its plans again... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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I see no problem with gaming. if you have a smart kid and are convinced of their ability and testing skills you put fewer choices. Its a risk, but everyone has to take risks in life. some people with average kids or kids who don't test well, will put more options. what could possibly be negative about this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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ITTTA! No different than the private school process. strong applicant, apply to fewer schools and vice versa. why is this gaming? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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This is a public school, where most parents have no resources to try to game the system. So playing with the WL just gives advantage to UMC families (who are also more likely to have a good gen ed fallback). The no-WL thing works very well at HS level, it will work at elementary level too once they figure out the kinks. The WL has always been a huge mess. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:18 PM Flag
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np: it will always be MC/UMC families most interested in and seeking out G&Ts. their kids will likely score the highest at age 4 as well. so I see no reason to disallow hanging on a w/l. it will not impact the kids without resources on iota [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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well said. I don't understand why anybody is in favor of gaming opposed to a clear-cut straight forward process. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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because if you spread around the wealth too much, none of the schools will be worth attending. better to concentrate the smartest kids with the most resources in a few schools and build up those schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:26 PM Flag
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ugh. You are kidding, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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no, actually. better to have a few great public options than none [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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so you think it is better to leave seats in top schools unfilled in order to give the appearance of not benefitting MC familes? this is nuts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 03:43 PM Flag
[ - ] When does compromise become an issue in your life? Would you be willing to compromise on a house that was not in exactly the right neighborhood if you were getting a great deal? Do you refuse to compromise even if it means you miss out on things? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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never compromise on location [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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That was just one example. Would you compromise getting an MBA if it wasn't at exactly the right school could be another situation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:54 PM Flag
[ - ] i cant stop eating today. Help 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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can you take a bath ? Lay in the tub relax and leave the vicinity of the kitchen... unless you have to parent right now and then all bets are off... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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yeh, that wont work. i have a 4 year old and 18 month old twins [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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Coffee, Lowfat soup, beans, nuts... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:29 PM Flag
[ - ] any recommendations for a place to take a bunch of dcs for lunch after seeing a movie on West 68th Street? looking for very casual, like pizza, diner, etc. tia 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.03.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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patsy's. great pizza and good for kids. 74th/columbus [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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Francesso Pizza or Rigoletto pizza are both really good. Columbus bet 68th/69th. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:31 PM Flag
[ - ] What's a great present for a boy turning one year old? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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a push toy you can ride on. Some have little compartments to throw stuff in (the seat usually). They love this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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Great, thanks!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:56 PM Flag
[ - ] the coolest thing my 21 mo can do is a somersault. he also says a lot of single words (food, slide, milk, etc.). 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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sorry, this was supposed to be a reply. don't like this format. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:28 PM Flag
[ - ] When did your DB start smiling 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.03.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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6 wks. [ Reply | More
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my dd is 7 wks and is not yet - she will before shegoes to sleep but not b/c she is looking at something familiar - when should i start to worry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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mention it to youe ped at the 2month appointment. nothing to worry though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:47 PM Flag
[ - ] are blueberries good or bad for constipation? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.03.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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According to WHFoods: Blueberries can help relieve both diarrhea and constipation. In addition to soluble and insoluble fiber, blueberries also contain tannins, which act as astringents in the digestive system to reduce inflammation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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good--- blueberries make my daughter crap like crazy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:32 PM Flag
[ - ] Does everyone love cap sleeves except me? I'm not heavy, generally wear a size 4 or 6, but I have beefy arms and I find that a) they are tight on me and b) even if they are not, they are unflattering since they cut at an unflattering part of my arm. I can't possibly be alone in this. Yet it's all I see out there. I feel like everyone got invited to the party but me. 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.03.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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I'm the same way. I'm thin, but more broad shouldered and I feel that I look weird in them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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you need good arms to wear cap sleeves. even if you're thin, if you carry some weight in your arms, better to cover them up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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So people with imperfect arms should wear long sleeves year-round? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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I'm not thin and totally against cap sleeves [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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are you like Popeye? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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No, he had really big forearms. I am Italian and even though I'm petite, I have broad shoulders and bigger upper arms. They aren't huge, but also not my best asset. I just don't see many women out there who have the arms to pull off cap sleeves so I am at a loss as to why there are so many out there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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ITA about it all. I hate cap sleeves and look for the kind thay go to your elbow, which I think is most flattering on me. Also, if you're going to make fun of someone at least put a little thought into the joke. She's right, Popeye had huge forearms (maybe Olive Oil didn't keep him satisfied?) not huge biceps, duh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:03 PM Flag
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fashion designers hate women, seriously. cap sleeves do not look good on 90% of women. and what was the whole empire-waist maternity theme last year?! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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Oh, that so worked out for me while I was pg... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:05 PM Flag
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I lost my baby weight in 4 weeks but still looked pregnant for another year because of that stupid style!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 03:22 PM Flag
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why would you buy it if you thought it was stupid? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:10 PM Flag
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I'm small and hate them. They just look weird. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:47 PM Flag
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HATE THEM!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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I love them but am pretty particular about what part of my arm/what angle they hit. I am relatively narrow shouldered and have a boyish figure (read: no waist) so they broaden my shoulders and give the illusion of a narrower waistline. I have worked hard on my arms with pilates so I feel ok about them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 04:25 PM Flag
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