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[ - ] dinner with 15 teenagers. where would you go? about $40 per person. 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.27.08, 08:37 PM Flag
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I would go to a restaurant far away from wherever the teens are. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:38 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:39 PM Flag
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Korean BBQ, shabu shabu, something like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:39 PM Flag
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oops, should have mentioned - we're all korean :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:40 PM Flag
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lol! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:41 PM Flag
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so...any other suggestions? :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:53 PM Flag
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Blue Smoke is good for groups and yummy. I was trying to think of something kind of trendy, but I'm way out of the loop and haven't a clue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:56 PM Flag
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Are they too sophisticated for family style, like Carmine's? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:55 PM Flag
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we were thinking of that. and that's prob where we'll go! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:56 PM Flag
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^^^Or what about Dinosaur BBQ uptown? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:56 PM Flag
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op: ah - thanks for the blue smoke and dinosaur tip! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:57 PM Flag
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yw. Have fun! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:01 PM Flag
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Sambuca on the UWS is family style italian but not as touristy or crowded as Carmine's. I like it a LOT better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:01 PM Flag
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I like Sambuca, too. Have been there a bunch of times with large family groups. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:29 AM Flag
[ - ] How can I wean my 26 month old who is a boob-addict? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.27.08, 08:36 PM Flag
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how often is he or she nursing? start with delaying/distracting during the day. try for cutting down the daily number a week at a time. look at what triggers him or her to nurse and try to avoid those situations. offer "big kid" drinks in a cup, but still let him or her sit in your lap... is any of this helpful? I lived through 2 nursing toddlers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:43 PM Flag
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oh she is very aggressive and gets angry when I do these things- actually I double posted this...(don't understand new ub) and stated in the other post that I put garlic on my nipples and it seems to have worked for tonight but perhaps tomorrow is another story. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:46 PM Flag
[ - ] Our dd is a perfect sleeper. Any questions? 30 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:36 PM Flag
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what do you mean perfect? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:37 PM Flag
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Knows how to put herself to sleep for naps/bedtime with no fuss, 11 mo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:39 PM Flag
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how did you do it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:40 PM Flag
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Well, from day 1 we never let her sleep in our bdrm. We stayed in her room on a spare bed until she was 6 weeks old and sleeping thru the night. Then we returned to our room and got a monitor. At night the routine is consistent- bath, bottle, book, blanket, baby einstein cd and bed. She's never taken a pacifier, but prefers sucking her thumb. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:46 PM Flag
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we share a room with dd. so that doesn't work for us. but she sleeps great through the night. has been since 11 weeks! but naps are a total nightmare [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:54 PM Flag
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Your first and only? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:41 PM Flag
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LOL. my 4 y/o first and only is also a great sleeper and I will take absolutely no responsibility for that. That is all her and I had nothing to do with it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:45 PM Flag
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Some kids are like this, some are not. Wait until the next one (boy) who is a terror to put to sleep! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:43 PM Flag
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She's only 11 months old? hehee he heee. Way to go! I'm sure she'll NEVER have any sleep problems ever. You should write a book. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:47 PM Flag
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why would she? she's a good sleeper, period. unless something traumatizing happened to her, I see no validity in your comment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:52 PM Flag
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np: oh, to be the parent of an only child. ds was a perfect sleeper until he was 5yo. now, not so much. and nothing changed for him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:53 PM Flag
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i'm confused. op has a 4 yo and an 11 mo? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:55 PM Flag
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op- just an 11mo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:57 PM Flag
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oh okay - so someone else was posting about a 4 yo? why am i so confused tonight? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:58 PM Flag
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of course something changed- he started kindergarten! that's a big deal for a 5yo. Once they know they have school in the morning, some refuse to go to bed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:56 PM Flag
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LOL!!!! You have no idea what you are in for. Dropping a nap is usually more than enough to reset a DCs sleeping habits. So is the first real nightmare and becoming articulate enough to express fear of the dark. All bets are off when DC moves from a crib to a bed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:56 PM Flag
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np: i wish as a first-time parent i could be as confident as op about ANYTHING! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:59 PM Flag
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op- it helps to have confidence [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:01 PM Flag
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i just can't imagine believing it. sorry. right now dd is an amazing eater. eats anything that is offered to her. but she's only 1. i know there will come a time when she will refuse and throw tantrums. confidence is great but being realistic is too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:03 PM Flag
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op- when that time comes, you have a choice. be the parent (b/c you're smarter than a 2yo) or be the fool, like my sister who runs the kitchen around making 3 different meals at night for her picky kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:06 PM Flag
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wow - ypu're truly amazing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:10 PM Flag
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np: This must be fake. Nobody here is this clueless [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:22 PM Flag
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I don't know about that. There are some real prizes here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:24 PM Flag
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it helps to be realistic. there are many, many things about your DCs development and personality that you have absolutely no control over. sleeping habits are very close to the top of that list. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:05 PM Flag
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ITA. LOL. I wish OP were my mom. I'm almost 40 and still can't put myself to sleep... Oh wait, in grownups we call that insomnia. Hmmm... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:08 PM Flag
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OK, OP. You win. You are the best, most capable mommy in the world! Would you like a badge or a trophy? LOLOLOLOL. aaahhhh, to be the first-time mom of a only girl child again... those were the glory days! No seriously, you clearly have it all figured out. Write a book. You're awesome. Bravo! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:10 PM Flag
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lol lol lol. thank you - this really made me laugh out loud! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:12 PM Flag
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op- thanks, maybe I will [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:12 PM Flag
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oh baby. if you start taking credit for every good thing your baby does, you know you're setting yourself up for the flip side, which, believe it or not, will come. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:15 PM Flag
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and when it comes, it will not be pretty. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:18 PM Flag
[ - ] no "adult" posts tonight? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:34 PM Flag
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you are expecting, have a nb, and a toddler? wow [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:35 PM Flag
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yes - lots and lots of sex [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:36 PM Flag
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np: are the board selecting police? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:36 PM Flag
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she totally is [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:37 PM Flag
[ - ] IVF Poll: How many tries before IVF worked for you? How old were you? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:31 PM Flag
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I have tried 3 times without success. I am 37. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 11:28 PM Flag
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30 embryos later, it never worked for me. Total of 5 transfers (2 were FET). I started at 35 and quit at 37. Male factor infertility. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 03:29 AM Flag
[ - ] I forgot to check DH's pockets before tossing in laundry and washed digital camera. Feel sooooooo stupid. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:29 PM Flag
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DC's threw our dig camera in the fishtank. Bad for camera and fish. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:30 PM Flag
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HIS RESPONSIBILITY!!!!!!! I had to convince myself of this when I washed dh's cell phone. and you know what? he'll just go out and buy a better one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:31 PM Flag
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Perhaps his responsibility, but I bought the camera and will buy the new one as well, which is a drag, b/c I don't make a lot of money!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:34 PM Flag
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ugh, sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:34 PM Flag
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But you made me feel better that you washed the phone. I actually did a google search to see if others had done anything similar and came up empty and felt like I was the only one on the planet who could do such a thing. So thank you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:36 PM Flag
[ - ] Is your pediatrician open to spreading out and or/delaying the MMR vaccine? Mine explained that I'd have to go to bring in the vaccines myself (purchased at the hospital I'm assuming) and schedule 3 different appts.- basically made it sound like an inconvenience to her. WDYT? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:29 PM Flag
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mine made it virtually impossible. fwiw, I would have done it if easy, but I really don't think it has any factor in autism, at least, not in my ds's autism. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:30 PM Flag
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you need to do what you feel is best for your child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:39 PM Flag
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we are waiting till hes 2 1/2. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:45 PM Flag
[ - ] do you get regular STI/HIV tests? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:28 PM Flag
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only when I'm pregnant [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:29 PM Flag
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yes, every year [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:30 PM Flag
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Not anymore. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:30 PM Flag
[ - ] Hillary Clinton is the pinata of politics, she’s such a despicable creature that nobody bats an eye when she’s ridiculed, criticized or condemned. This is not a perfect analogy, a pinata is a brightly-colored paper container filled with sweets and/or toys and Hillary is a dour and bitter woman filled with arrogance, spite, jealousy and all manner of evil. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:27 PM Flag
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A pinata does nothing to deserve its horrible fate; we can’t help but feel a tinge of sorrow when we see its shattered remains. But Hillary is so evil that most folks figure she had it coming when pundits and comics tear her apart. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:28 PM Flag
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Hillary’s days in the national spotlight are numbered; soon even she will accept reality and quit the race. What a horrible prospect, we need a pinata that we can beat without feeling guilt or facing the reproach of others…. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:28 PM Flag
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Hillary please don’t drop out of the race, a legion of pundits, reporters, comics and regular folks need you. You are our beloved pinata and we want to continue beating on you until there’s nothing left. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:28 PM Flag
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newsflash: she's not well-liked, and will not get the nomination. work on something else more worthy of your energy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:28 PM Flag
[ - ] Traveling alone with a 17 month old next month. I was thinking of getting one of those attachments that allows me to attach her carseat to the suitcase and glide her through the airport. Has this worked for anyone? Any other tips while traveling? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:25 PM Flag
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I actually put the Britax carseat in the Maclaren stroller and it fit snug with db in it (she's 20lbs). Then you can push both. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:31 PM Flag
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use stroller and gate check it. did you buy a seat for dc? otehrwise the care seat is useless. it is also not great on the plane. you have to either put it in the mid of the center aisle or on outside of side aisle and your kid will end up in your lap regardless. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:39 PM Flag
[ - ] darn - undocumented worker-hating poster must be gone or hiding. it was great slapping her down. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:23 PM Flag
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Lots of opinions, little education. She didn't have the right weapons for the fight. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:24 PM Flag
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I know. and I was just getting started. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:25 PM Flag
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I got your back - let's track her down!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:32 PM Flag
[ - ] do you consider yourself cultured? why or why not? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:22 PM Flag
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i guess. i'm an artist, very engaged in the arts and culture community and i was the the most socially awkward girl ever growing up so I had a lot of time to read. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:26 PM Flag
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No, not really. I used to think I was, but the older I get, the more I realize that I'm just a suburbanite living in an urban setting. I used to love art and film and music, but now they all kind of bore me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:36 PM Flag
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I wouldn't use that adjective. It serves no descriptive value. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:41 PM Flag
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you don't know what people mean by "cultured"? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:43 PM Flag
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Sure. I know what peopl mean by "Klassy","High-falutin", or "White Trash" also. Doesn't mean they are useful or terms I would use. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:46 PM Flag
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holy crap, it's an Urban Baby post. just ignore it if you don't want to answer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:46 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone rent a house in Long Beach Island, NJ? Any recs? I want Ocean front, right? Or is a hotel better? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:22 PM Flag
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we did, 2 years ago, a house. a few blocks back from Ocean front. We had 9 ppl. the house was perfect. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:24 PM Flag
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Are the restaurants all in one spot? There will only be DH, 2 kids and me. We'll be on the beach a lot, and then hit the restaurants. Where do we want to be? And will a hotel be better or a house? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:36 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone know if they test prisoners for HIV before they release them? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.27.08, 08:22 PM Flag
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No, they do not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:23 PM Flag
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wouldn't that be a violation of their basic rights? they've been released, after all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:27 PM Flag
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Yes and no. Testing as a condition for release would be a violation of their rights, but the gov't is responsible for an inmate's medical care during incarceration, so HIV testing is usually done as part of the intake process, along with TB testing, etc., so they know who needs regular medical care and/or maintenance medication (blood pressure meds, insulin, etc.) while incarcerated. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:32 PM Flag
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that makes sense, but to answer the OP, then, it IS a violation of rights if for release. I guess, if you went in and did it a month before release, fine, but no guarantee it won't be contracted in that month, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:33 PM Flag
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correct. it cannot be a condition of release, but the prisons aren't going to test inmates unless they have reason to suspect a new infection. a negative test upon entry into the system is presumed to remain negative until there is reason to believe otherwise. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:37 PM Flag
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