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[ - ] Anyone out there frightened about the economy? Especially the gas prices? 27 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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gas prices are the least of our worries right now, but of course the nightly news needs something to talk about [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:14 AM Flag
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some people can't even afford to get to work due to the high gas prices that will keep on climbing up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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I'm not minimizing what certain people are going through, but those have to be the outliers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:17 AM Flag
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no their not. Your average mid class American is barely getting by. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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LOL. How's the weather in that bubble of yours? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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and collapse! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:25 AM Flag
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Why, because you don't like to hear the truth? People who can afford the gas to drive to work are the "outliers," not people who can't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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np - yeah. where are your facts, chicken little? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:31 AM Flag
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np; and how about the food prices that are rising too because of the increase in oil (gas) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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np: actually fuel (oil) prices should worry you. This is increasing everything (food, electricity)..things that ppl (esp the poor) need to survive [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:17 AM Flag
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I didn't say it's not worrisome, but there are more worrisome problems - i.e. lack of savings, for one [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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how can you save if you can't afford gas? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:20 AM Flag
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public transportation? carpooling? these are options for some people [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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Yes esp in rural areas [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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right, which is why I said "some" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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"Some" calculates into millions of people struggling. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:23 AM Flag
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man, you're itching for a fight. over and out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:25 AM Flag
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Why because i'm concerned about the economy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:25 AM Flag
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not for all [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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yes - that's exactly what I said [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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I do think that it's very worrisome (the increase of food and electricity). The food banks are even finding it hard to keep up with the demand when their supply is dwindling (sp?) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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food is increasing due to the fuel prices. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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not solely due to increased fuel prices, but that's definitely not helping [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:20 AM Flag
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yes I know that's what I said [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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not frightened. dh has a relatively secure job. i have mixed feelings aobut the economy. on the one hand, we are being squeezed by higher prices. (especially gas. i commute in a minivan. you can't imagine how i dread filling up!). otoh, it looks like buying a house might be within our reach now that prices are droppoing b/c of the poor economy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:14 AM Flag
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yes, a little, because dh is looking for a job. He's getting good interviews though, so I guess the bad economy is not in his field yet. We drive very little at the moment, so gas prices haven't affected us as much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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Slightly nervous btu not overly so. DH works for a hedge fund that's not doing too well this year. Bonus will definitely be down, but it all evens out in the end. Gas prices don't really affect us, as we only drive on the weekends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:18 AM Flag
[ - ] What to give my sons Kindergarten teacher for end of year gift? He is male in his 20s in NYC. Want to spend about $50. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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GC to a restaurant or movie tickets. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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is $50 a good amount for rest? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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GC to itunes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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how do you know if they have an mp3 player? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:30 AM Flag
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bottle of wine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:20 AM Flag
[ - ] Stupid question, but thinking about building a house rather than buying an existing, already-built house. Would I need to get a mortgage, or a construction loan?? Thx 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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i read that as thinking of buying a HORSE [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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ha - that would be a better question, I guess [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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a construction loan would still be secured by a mortgage on the property. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:14 AM Flag
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I agree - I was thinking more of how interest rates/terms would differ as between a traditional mortgage [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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I suspect that the bank would only be willing to grant a construction loan. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:30 AM Flag
[ - ] Sushi okay next morning or not? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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no no no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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i'm sort of retching... toss it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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unless it's the cooked stuff like california roll, but the old uni has to go... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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yes, fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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ich -- nooooo! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:11 AM Flag
[ - ] need to replace our air conditioner. looking for one that blows air upwards not out in front, has climate control to put in the temp i want and is quiet. we have like that in our living room but it is very noisy. it's an LG. want to move it to the bedroom and get a quiet one for the living room. any suggetsions. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.02.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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you want something noisy in your bedroom?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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np- i would rather have noisy in the BR- i could still sleep with that, but a quieter one in the LR so it doesn tdrown out the tv- thats the problem we have now- our noisy one is in the LR [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:08 AM Flag
[ - ] I think baby girls look so cute in those headbands. Thinking about ordering some for DD -- any sources? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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I hate those headbands on infants. I don't mind a small boy if the dd has long hair in the face but those headbands annoy me. I have 2 dd [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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man, the cnet summer interns are working overtime to drum up business. when is the formula is poison or sahms are lazy posts due to hit? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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come on......you are going to have to try harder than this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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fake [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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Do web sites deliver to trailer parks? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:10 AM Flag
[ - ] cape cod: specific recs needed for oceanfront, very nice family-friendly resort with villas/multiple-room accomdations! any part of cape is fine except vineyard or nantucket! tia 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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THe best place is the Chatham Bars Inn, but $$$. The town is walking distance and beautiful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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too pricey. anything just a step down? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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also, know anything about ocean's edge? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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We stayed at Chatham Bars Inn last Sept and were put in the worst room I have ever seen. It was disgusting: mold in the shower, peeling paint, dirty bedcover. We were switched to a beautiful room but a hotel of that caliber should not even have rooms like the one we were first put in. I will never stay there again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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OR: Interesting. I thought it was so upscale. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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I was shocked. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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good luck. are you looking for this summer? chatham bars inn is best (and honestly, there aren't many other resorts that are ocean front). Or you could try Ocean Edge -- it's a resort with condos for rent, lots of stuff for families to do, pools, tennis courts, but not right on the ocean -- you'd be a close drive to the ocean though. that's what we've done a few times and it worked out v well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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can you tell me anything else about ocean edge? that's our plan right now! they told me it was on the water! is it on the bay? confused. thanks so much. would love anything you can tell me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:14 AM Flag
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it is on the bay, but most of the condos that are rentals are "inland" -- i.e., across route 6A (and the beach there is "private" to the condos that are on the water). We've stayed there a couple of times and really enjoyed it -- there are pools (including kiddie pools) within walking distance, they have bikes for rent, there are tennis courts, I think there's also a fitness room (obviously I never made it there). It's also less than 15 minutes' drive to Nauset Beach (big waves) and Skaket Beach (ocean, but not such big waves, so good for little kids). We would stay there again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:50 AM Flag
[ - ] Why are people so mean? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:02 AM Flag
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miserable lives - need to lash out at others to feel empowered, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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This is it. That's why rich people are usually nice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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np: no way. PPL rich and poor are miserable [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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I think the poster was being sarcastic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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because you're so annoying [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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Not necessary [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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Do you see my point op? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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because its anonymous. true colors come out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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It's = it is. Its is the possessive form. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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yes, am aware of that. thank you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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if we wanted a grammar lesson we'd go elswhere. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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because they're miserable and want others to be [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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I'm not mean IRL, but like to see what people think. I enjoy reading people's blunt thoughts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:08 AM Flag
[ - ] What is a good birthday present for a four year-old boy? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.02.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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lego [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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my son never got into them. I would say a sticker book. Pirates maybe. Book, board game (hungry hungry hippo was a big hit), castle, ant farm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:28 AM Flag
[ - ] What is the reputation of Binghamton University? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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excellent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:02 AM Flag
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I amend this to say, if your DC plans on staying in NY area than it is excellent. It is a great school with a fab rep. However, it is not as well known nationwide. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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SUNY Binghamton has good rep, I don't think Binghamton university does though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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What is the difference? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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It's the same. They changed their name a few years back to stand apart from the SUNY system (to deflect any neg connotations) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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PARTY!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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isn't that really all colleges? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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Yeah especially Brigham Young and Yeshiva [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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ooohh. you got me with that one! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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all the people i know who went there are very bright. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:11 AM Flag
[ - ] So now people can advertise here? This site has gone downhill!! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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just ignore them & they might go away. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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will do [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:03 AM Flag
[ - ] I am 7 weeks pregnant with #2. Really happy about it, but just don't get along with dh. He is always mad at me for something. He is so uptight and type A. Always doing something to disappoint. I don't know if I can take it much longer. I am constantly exploding now at him because it has been going on forever. HELP! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 06.02.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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why in the world are you PG? that isn't going to solve anything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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Thanks, I know. I really wanted a second child. I know this may sound awful to some, but if it doesn't work out at least I will have my family. I'm already 36. I don't want to be single and desparate to get married again. I rather just figure things out if we can't make it work [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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pregnancy hormones. just try to relax. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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time for couple's counselling. a necessity for any long lasting marriage imo. good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:50 AM Flag
[ - ] can't stand the new JENNY CRAIG commercials with Latifah..LOVE BEING A SZ ACTIVE..come on. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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eh, if it makes people healthier, why do you care? they are trying to get fat people to stop worrying about a number and focus on being more active. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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ITA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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op; I'm overweight and just seems annoying with this sz active crap. I'm all for encouragine exercise but don't know why this commercial irks me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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women are too emotionally tied up in sizes or scale numbers. i think it's good to present weight loss in a more practical way. I find Queen latifah annoying, however. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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op: maybe it's her. Maybe it's the way the commercials are shot but I find them annoying [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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