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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.

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[ - ] How do I get rid of all these red bumps from my bikini wax today? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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there is this stuff that comes in a blue bottle called tend skin that is awesome. it also helps prevent in-growns if you're prone to them... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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Can you buy this at the drug store? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:20 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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^^^ oops - I'm not sure. I've gotten at day spas and at blue mercury. they might have at sephora or at a higher end drug pharmacy (apthorp, zitomer in nyc). but i'm not sure if they'd have at walgreens. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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it's called tend skin -- they might sell it at ricky's [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:18 PM Flag
[ - ] I've got foodtv.com while I clean and they are talking about TV dinners. These poeple on there from Swanson's are talking about their 'brand' and 'product' and I think "THAT is your job?" Oh, god, I may not make a lot as a social worker but most of private sector bores me to death. I just cannot imagine. I know, I know...if people didn't do these jobs then I wouldn't be able to make my kids mac n cheese ...but how do you work such a job? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.02.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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we know someone in brand management-it is a very vapid job in many respects. can't get my hands around selling random food products (like cereal in a bar, woo hoo or ice cream in a shot glass or whatever) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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I would think it's just like any other sales job. Some people are really great at this and enjoy it immensely. I am so not this type of person, but one of my best friends is, and she is great at it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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My dh is a food broker- he is VP at a company that markets and sells private label food and brings the manufacturer to the supermarket chains. It is not sexy, but its an honest living. I dont see it as anything less important than any other job. People make careers in vastly diff. fields. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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ooh, tell us some secrets. Like PathMark brand chicken broth is really Swanson's or something of that ilk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:06 PM Flag
[ - ] The old UB used to show the time the post was posted. I can't tell now if these are from an hour ago or 1 minute ago. I feels very disconnected. I have sort by recency checked, but it still feels like I'm spitting in the wind. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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Hit options and it will show time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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^^it feels very disconnected. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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op: And, why do some old posts suddenly resurface in the number 2 or 3 slot when i haven't done anything except 'refreshed'? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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time stamp comes up if you click "options" and it sounds like you haven't selected "sort by recency" in your settings. once you do that, click both save as default and use my default and all of the posts will stay in order. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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because the default is most active post. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:54 PM Flag
[ - ] Are there forward facing car seats that are small enough to fit in a 2 door convertible? (don't worry, it doesn't belong to us!!) 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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any one of them should work in a seat that an adult would fit in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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car seat lady may be able to help you-google her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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No. We could barely fit two forward facing seats in a two-door, Honda Civic coup. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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i recently saw two britax style seats in a mini. i was shocked [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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sunshine kids car seat. they are really narrow and fold up flat. great for planes too. the only drawback is they are very heavy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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yes -- we fit both our Graco [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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^^^ oops, Graco Snugride and our Britax Marathon into our BMW M3 (tho not at the same time). It can be done. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:15 PM Flag
[ - ] The movie "Unfaithful" ...how likely that it could happen in your life or someone you know? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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Refresh my memory. She has an affair..... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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husband finds out and kills him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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so you mean how likely that someone would murder someone else? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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sorry, not OP, I'm not sure what she's asking. I guess how often an affair escalates to murder, which imo is not often. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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I agree. Movies aside, I have never heard of a husband killing somebody for screwing his wife. Husbands killing wives, yes. Wives killing husbands, yes. Fathers, mothers, yes, yes. But this one....no. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:51 PM Flag
[ - ] How does one know how to apply to Hunter for young child? Do people in preschool help with this? TIA. 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.02.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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They have a web site and their process is clearly articulated there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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http://hces.hunter.cuny.edu/?m1=1&m2=1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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Thanks very much. Do kids from the elementary school automatically get into the high school, or must they retest? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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np. They all take the test, but it's for research purposes only, not as an admissions criteria. As long as the dc is in good academic standing in the elementary school they can continue on to the high school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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I heard from an insider that many don't do that well on it, and ould never have made it in at that level. too bad they don't publich the years of research [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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I have heard many don't do well on the test, but you have to wonder if that's due to inability or lack of effort. The dc know it doesn't matter how they perform on it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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Exactly. Plus they don't do any studying/cramming for it. FWIW many also do well on it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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Right, but that won't stop the parents who want to make themselves feel better about dc not getting in for K. They want to convince themselves the dc who did get in aren't truly up to snuff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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many will prove not to be. facts are facts. we didn't apply btw. same holds true for all schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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I can't agree with your statement that "many will prove not to be" up to snuff. If they weren't, they wouldn't get promoted to the high school, yet according to Hunter admin most of them do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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if your criterion for being up to snuff is avoiding failing, then yes, you are correct. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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Don't be ridiculous. DC who are barely getting by are counseled out just like at other schools. But those dc are the exception; there are not "many" of them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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they are not promoted if they are failing out, but are otherwise allowed to continue on. you said as much yourself, and I happen to know a couple who struggle there but did not want to leave as they have spent their entire education there and all their friends are there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:31 PM Flag
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NP: Struggling in elementary or in HS? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:31 PM Flag
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HS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:38 PM Flag
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I said no such thing. I said they're allowed to continue if they're in good academic standing. Good academic standing doesn't mean anything better than failing. And yes, some dc struggle and stay. The same is true of the dc who come in at HS. That they struggle doesn't necessarily mean they're doing poorly, and it doesn't necessarily reflect on their intelligence. I know a current 8th grader who got in at the HS level who's having a tough time because he never learned good study habits or organizational skills. His grades are good, but the transition has been kicking his butt for the last two years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:42 PM Flag
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wow. you know and report on way too much about other people's dcs. I bet you are insufferable IRL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:45 PM Flag
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Too bad you have to resort to ad hominem attacks when you don't like how the argument is going. And I never said it was someone else's dc. You, otoh, are reporting on other people's dc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:55 PM Flag
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I did not post that. But for the record, I never gave detailed info about a specific kid. good academic standing could be getting Cs, i suppose, but it still means the kid might be better served at a different school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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Generally, rely upon your preschool for help in getting into K at your own risk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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nothing for preschool to do except fill out a form if dc makes the cutoff [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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do your research, talk to ps teachers. figure out what you want in a school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:52 PM Flag
[ - ] If my db gets into a nice preschool, am I crazy to try to apply out after 1 year to an ongoing, say Ethical Culture, so he won't have to take ERBs and won't have as much competition at the pre-k level? What other schools could I apply to? TIA. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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Nor crazy, but don't do it unless you're 110% sure you want dc at that ongoing for the long haul. Once dc is in at the preschool/pre-K level it's tough to apply out to another ongoing if you realize you don't want dc to stay for K and beyond. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:44 PM Flag
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If that is the kind of school you really want, then no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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we did this-though dc still had to take erb (which was fine). it worked out for us, but I know people who didn't fare so well and had to apply out again for k. also, some schools frown upon 1 yr of preschool-plus it is hard to do, getting to know everyone knowing you are applying out. and many prek's are full of sibs (in dc's class, there were only 2 unconnected kids in the class-most sibs, legs or connected to school/families in some way). also, iyou should know you want the school-if there are schools that start at k and you focus on prek, are you going to reapply out again? having said all that, we are glad we did it. dc was really happy, ended up somewhere great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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Ha! Thinking there is less competition at that stage should be wiped off your list of pros. everyone is applying to preKs these days, unless they want ss or some other specific school. Ok perhaps not everyone, but many, many...especially on uws and downtown [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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Not crazy, but there is just as much competition. For example, Ethical has 36 per-K spots. For next year, there are at least 32 sibs applying, plus a large number of legacies. You have nothing to lose (but your time) in applying, but be realistic about your dc's chances of getting in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:35 AM Flag
[ - ] I love that UB is finished... 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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in what way [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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Just came back over to see. Board hardly moves. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:44 PM Flag
[ - ] Any foodie moms on? I need to come up with some good dinner ideas for friends that are visiting for a week. They love good food, love to eat. We are in burbs and can grill. Thanks! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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Steaks and panzenella. I also love doing just appetizers - shrimp wrapped with prosciutto, mushrooms sauteed with cognac on bruschetta, vegetables with bagna cauda. Pork tenderloins are great on the grill too, you can serve it with polenta and gravy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:50 PM Flag
[ - ] So....does bug spray really work? My thought is that it doesn't really work. I still get bitten when I have it on so why bother putting the chemicals on my 18 mo dd....thoughts? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.02.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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You can get the stuff that is all natural. I think I have a version by kiss my face that works very well. It's called Fly Swotter... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:29 PM Flag
[ - ] Need to buy anthelios mexoryl sunscreen. but want a cheap website and don't want to have to search 10,000 sites. anyone ordered it recently? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.02.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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I just bought it at CVS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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we just got one of the blocks from a health food store-Jason brand, very happy with it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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I've bought it on eBay. BTW - I just switched to Neutrogena with Helioplex. Derm said Anthelios is over-rated and not worth the $$ or hassle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:28 PM Flag
[ - ] If you could choose between PS199 and CGPS, which would you choose and why? TIA. 32 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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CGPS. It is a solid school and far better than a public gen ed. I worked for the DOE for ten years and there are some publics I would consider over privates, but that is not one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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which ones would you consider? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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Hunter, Anderson, PS 6 over some privates. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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how about ps9 G&T or LL? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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we picked ps9 over cgps and a couple of other privates. very happy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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Also, it depends on the private. There are other publics I would consider depending on my private choices. Also, I would pick CGPS over PS 6, but there are several private that I would pick ps 6 over. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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so can you say which? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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Here are a few. I would pick ps 234 and ps 87 over Trevor or Hewitt. Give me choices and I'll tell you what I'd do if I am familiar with the schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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ps9 over cgps, cathedral, trevor, bank street or dwight? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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PS 9 over trevor. Dwight interests me because of the IB, but I don't know enough about how the school actually implements it. I am not too interested by UB ideas of what is good. (Since I know that Dwight is one of their favorite schools to talk ill of). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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what about the others? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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PS 9 gen ed or G&T? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:13 PM Flag
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I would assume she means G&T, no? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:18 PM Flag
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I have no idea! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:20 PM Flag
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np - How are you familiar with all these schools? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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nnp: UB of course. OR is fakey mcfakster for sure [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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I love you. We are starting at 234 this fall and I've been a little worried about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:44 PM Flag
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why wouldn"t you consider 199 a worthy public school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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np: I think this poster is an imposter. she never worked for the doe and is trying to add her "expert" opinion to fool us [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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I think it is a fine public, but not better than even a "3rd-tier" private. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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oh, go away, 3rd tier private mom!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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You could simply compare the science programs in 5th grade. What does each school offer? Try the same with foreign languages. What is the 5th grade class size? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:41 PM Flag
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hardly the way to compare. of course private will have more bells and whistles. but in HS, the kids from good selective publics are way more likely than the kids from 3rd tier privates to excel. perhaps its all about smarts and not the curriculum and extras? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:43 PM Flag
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What's the source for your opinions? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:47 PM Flag
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NP: You're questioning whether 1) innately smart kid that has proven they're able to keep up with an accelerated pace is likely to excel over 2) less innately smart kid that has gone to school in a plush library with a lot of the newest computers? Because they're smart? Have you ever met anyone who isn't really smart? There are a lot of them. Some of them are wealthy. Where do you think kids that fall into that category go? Anderson? Hunter? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:52 PM Flag
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Why would you assume in this environment that less inately smart kids are at non-tt schools. And certainly the organization, research and writing skills private school kids are taught make and keep them competitive [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:47 PM Flag
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PS 199 is not a selective public school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 03:32 AM Flag
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well then, by your criteria, trevor would be way superior to anderso or hunter, and we know that is not true [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:46 PM Flag
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Science and foreign languages are bells and whistles? I think they're part of a quality education. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:49 PM Flag
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if the kids aren't smart, it won't matter. you will give them everything you can think of curriculum wise, and they will do nothing with it. have seen it over and over again. smart kids will learn everything they have to. dumb kids will be handed a golden curriculum, and barely have an individual thought [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:52 PM Flag
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DUMB kids? You sound lovely. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:09 PM Flag
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alright then. average intelligence level kids. you know, the ones with IQs around 100. those kids will get the good education, but do very little with it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:11 PM Flag
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