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[ - ] Just posted about using passport with my maiden name - 1 airline said you can use w/valid marriage license. the other said i would have a problem. does anyone have experience in this in a recent trip out of country?? i am really bummed 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:21 PM Flag
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Can you call the passport office to check? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:23 PM Flag
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just go with your marriage license and valid i.d. you should be fine. are you u.s. citizen? where are you going? migh thelp to also haev a notarized letter stating you are who you are. but don't worry you should be fine. my name is constantly mispelled on tickets so it does nto match my passport, i did not change my name when I married and often travel with my kids who have dh last name. no problems to date as logn as i have supportign docs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:37 PM Flag
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There's a passport agency in Manhattan that might be able to ammend your passport same day. You've got to pay a lot of money and waste your whole day there, though. I think it's on Varrick St. near King? Something like that - near the Holland tunnel. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:37 PM Flag
[ - ] 3 pm bday party in the park, about a dozen toddlers. thinking chips and fruit plus cake. other food ideas? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.27.08, 08:18 PM Flag
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how about cupcakes instead of cake? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:23 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone else's DH a sneaker-head? i think he has more pairs of shoes than i do. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:17 PM Flag
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our closet is tipping over on his side, he has so many more clothes than I do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:18 PM Flag
[ - ] Have you ever gone to the movies with your db? An early show? Maybe during the week at an off time? Any suggestions? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:16 PM Flag
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There used to be a group called Reel Moms that had specific showtimes where people could bring babies, but I think they ended it b/c not enough people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:28 PM Flag
[ - ] my 3yo slept in our bed for a week on a vacation and will now not go into his own bed. btw, we also have a new baby whose crib is in our room. what should we do? force him to sleep in his bed? he cries and gets up in the middle of the night to come into our room. tia. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.27.08, 08:16 PM Flag
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time to CIO. would he climb over a gate if you put it across his door? gl [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:25 PM Flag
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no, he wouldn't try that if i forbade him. i just don't have the heart to watch him cry. :( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:33 PM Flag
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but you'll have to. it only took ds a week to get it. time well spent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:35 PM Flag
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Not OP here, but you don't have to CIO if you don't want to, and it's really hard with a 3-year-old. You can reason with a 3-year-old, offer rewards, try other things first. When this happened with my toddler we just set up a sticker system and it worked. Also try the No Cry Sleep Solution by Elizabeth Pantley. Don't do something your heart isn't in (forgive bad grammar). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:43 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone know anyone with a ds ithat did K at NEST? I've only heard from parents of girls who like workbooks and wonder how spirited boys do there? TIA! 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.27.08, 08:14 PM Flag
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spirited boys do best in public. all the browbeating and antiboy sentiment at privates cannot be good. even the ss boys schools seem to want quiet, not so spirited boys. nest will be fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:58 PM Flag
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NEST is not the typical public school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 09:59 PM Flag
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I know 4 boys at NEST. They are very "spirited" and active but they also LOVE to do workbooks and homework. NEST is fine for the active kid as long as they like to do a lot of written work (my ds doesn't like to do his 5 min homework assignment so NEST wouldn't have worked for us). He is doing fine at a district G&T [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:16 AM Flag
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My ds is finishing K at NEST. He is not "spirited." (His brother on the other hand...) My ds has plenty of friends who are spirited boys. I can't speak to their experience directly but I think that, like in any program, it is easier for the toe-the-line kids like my boy. NEST demands a lot and that can be hard for some kids. I think K at NEST is probably tougher for really spirited kids (boy or girl) BUT I think they are learning discipline they will need to learn either way -- especially if they are smart enough to have a spot in this year's class. (There is nothing worse than an undisciplined kid who is really smart.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:49 AM Flag
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op: Thanks. That's our quandry. DS definitely does need to be more self-disciplined, but I don't want his spirit to be completely squashed, either. He does like things like BrainQuest but does not seem that interested in workbooks at this point. For instance, I tried showing him a few pages of the KTSS, and after 1/2 a page, he had had enough. He does seem to do well in his pre-K, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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I've been wondering the same thing. Thanks for asking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 09:02 PM Flag
[ - ] name poll 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:13 PM Flag
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Beelzebub [ Reply | More
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I think Poll is a terrible name. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:20 PM Flag
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is it short for something? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:22 PM Flag
[ - ] Any vibrator recommendations. Rabbit isn't doing it for me. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:12 PM Flag
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what are you looking for in a vibrator? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:13 PM Flag
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what are you int- big, small, vibrating, extensions, textured? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:14 PM Flag
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impossible [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:15 PM Flag
[ - ] that new to UB DH thread - some of it is hot! 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:12 PM Flag
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Link, please [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:13 PM Flag
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first one under most popular threads [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:17 PM Flag
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where can you select that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:26 PM Flag
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on the right side- under your settings. or search for quiz [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:28 PM Flag
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post has been deleted [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:35 PM Flag
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didn't read it - why was it deleted? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:39 PM Flag
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ita - didn't read it live, but after the fact [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:17 PM Flag
[ - ] John's little brother? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:09 PM Flag
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Timothy, Thomas, Mark, Matthew, Christopher, Andrew, Michael, James, Stephen, Peter [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:11 PM Flag
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Andrew, Thomas [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:14 PM Flag
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:56 AM Flag
[ - ] So. Very. Hungry. 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:05 PM Flag
[ - ] my friends nanny's husband is being deported. they are illegals and apparently he was working in a mechanics shop ( a large operation ) and about 10 employees were arrested and deported. i have never heard about this in NYC .apparently this is happening more now. wow 25 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:04 PM Flag
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I do immigration work in Chicago, but just did a continuing education that involved some speakers from NYC and they said the same thing. He will have some time, will have to go through removal proceedings etc. and may have other options. There are good legal aid agencies for immigration, check your phone book or call the local bar association if you want to help. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:08 PM Flag
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he said what . that there are more deportations lately? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:09 PM Flag
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Yes. People rarely used to get actually deported unless they were in detention, but they are actually removing people from the country more and more often, and these workplace "raids" are sort of a new pheonomenon as well. Usually some disgruntled former empoloyee tips off ICE. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:13 PM Flag
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FWIW, I helped my nanny's husband get political asylum here last year (and derivative asylum for nanny and son) and they are now applying for green cards. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:23 PM Flag
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that's awful [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:08 PM Flag
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why is that awful? they guy is illegal get it? and should not be working . wtf? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:10 PM Flag
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it must be nice to be privileged that you have no idea what it's like to have to resort to living as an out of status person in a foreign country. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:11 PM Flag
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:13 PM Flag
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save it for obama lady. i dont buy it. i was very poor growing up . i would rather give a job to someome who has the LEGAL right to be here than some person who sends his money elsewhere anyway [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:13 PM Flag
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have fun with that, when the price of strawberries quadruples, as well as the cost of your favorite dining experience. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:14 PM Flag
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Growing up very poor in the US is very different than growing up very poor in the third world country. Clearly you've been able to improve your lot, something that just isn't possible for millions of people in their own countries. And those jobs? You think a lot of US citizens and residents are clamoring for food delivery jobs? slaughterhouse jobs? migrant worker jobs? dishwasher jobs? jobs that pay less than minimum wage? ha! the fact is that you and everyone in the US benefits every single day from the labour of out of status persons through the availability and low cost of goods and services. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:16 PM Flag
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np: is everything this black and white for you? Do you ever eat in a Chinese restaurant? Go into the kitchen. I guarantee you, at least 2/3 of the employees will be undocumented Mexicans. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:12 PM Flag
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read today's NYTimes about farmer's not planting crops because they will not be able to hire enough workers to harvest them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:14 PM Flag
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yet another factor in the food shortage [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:17 PM Flag
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so should they be there NO . give the job to the guy begging on the corner who needs the money. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:14 PM Flag
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he wouldn't take the job if it were offered to him and if he did take it, he wouldn't show up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:15 PM Flag
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you'd rather give the job to the addict, than to some poor working man who wants to support his family? both are issues to be addressed, I admit. And, we need to tighten the boarders, no doubt. but if I had a choice, i'd give it to the honest man. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:15 PM Flag
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this is true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:16 PM Flag
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^^^^^arrrrgh. meant for post about farmers not planting crops. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:17 PM Flag
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LMAO. Do you have any idea how our economy works? That guy on the corner wouldn't do that job. The illegal workers are NOT taking jobs other people would do, and the employers that employ them would NOT be able to stay in business if they had to pay corner guy minimum wage. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:16 PM Flag
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most homelessness is temporary and short-term and people can move on to do at least minimum wage work, many doing far more. long-term, sustained homelessness (the "begging on the street" guy you're probably thinking of) is primarily mental illness-related and I'm pretty sure picking strawberries for $2/hour isn't the best way to deal with that situation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:18 PM Flag
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Working their asses off, by the way, at probably their second or third job scraping your dirty shit off of plates, floors and toilets all across this great land. You are a political puppet who believes every talking point you hear. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:18 PM Flag
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every talking point she hears from Republicans, that is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:19 PM Flag
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Idiot. Small minded, fearmongering idiot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:14 PM Flag
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heheheeeeeeeeeeeeee [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:17 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm trying to change a flight and stay longer. Can't get through on the phone and can't do it online? Any tips to doing this? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.27.08, 08:04 PM Flag
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call an agent [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:08 PM Flag
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go to gethuman.com, find the airline and follow the directions exactly. will get you to a person, at least. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:13 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm so scared of being laid off. I work in the broadcast business. People are quitting left and right. The writing is on the wall, and yet I'm not really sure what else I could do! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:04 PM Flag
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consulting? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:05 PM Flag
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just hang on and see what happens. and if it happens you'll figure something else out. but it's scary right now, in most industries i think [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:05 PM Flag
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Would you get decent severance? Start by polishing up your resume and getting together socially with your contacts. They may know someone who is hiring. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:19 PM Flag
[ - ] i am traveling out of the country tomorrow - my passport is in my maiden name and ticket is in married name - am i screwed! i have original copy of marriage license. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:01 PM Flag
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I did this recently. I called the airline ahead of time just to tell them but they did accept my passport and just told me to get an updated passport ASAP when I returned. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:02 PM Flag
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how recently did you travel. thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:05 PM Flag
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no you are fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:02 PM Flag
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thank you all! i just called airlines as well - they said it is fine . phew, my dh would have been furious and i would have cried - sniff [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:04 PM Flag
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what is wrong with you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:07 PM Flag
[ - ] Think I've finally figured it out. When Obama supporting bloggers say that Clinton should withdraw from the race for the good of the party, they mean she should stop reminding them that fifteen million Democrats don't think Barack Obama is as wonderful as they think he is. All those Democratic votes for Hillary force them to consider the possibility that they're not as smart and as hip and as on to a sure thing as their vanity has been assuring them they are. If my guy is as wonderful is I think he is, then why doesn't everybody else know it? Why hasn't he just run away with the nomination? Can it be that my guy isn't that wonderful? Can it be that I'm not as smart and as hip and as on to a sure thing as I know I must be? Can it be that I'm....gulp...wrong? NO WAY! It must be something else. It must be a trick. It must be that those fifteen million people voting for Hillary are crazy or stupid or racist or otherwise not as smart and hip and cool as I am. Otherwise they would know what I know. Otherwise they would see what I see. They would know how wonderful my wonderful candidate is. They would see how awful their awful candidate is. They wouldn't vote for that horrible, horrible woman then. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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And since if they did know what I know and did see what I see they wouldn't vote for that horrible, horrible woman, then their votes are the products of a giant con. They are the votes of suckers and chumps. The votes of suckers and chumps shouldn't count. They don't count! The votes of fifteen million suckers and chumps---fifteen million racist and stupid suckers and chumps---are NOT as important, are not as real, as the votes of sixteen million geniuses and hipsters like me. Hillary has no real support. The fact that she refuses to admit this means that she's either stupid or blinded by ego and ambition or just plain malicious and wants to pull the party down into the fires of Mount Doom with her! The fact that she's still in it, still at it, must mean that she doesn't mind making suckers and chumps out of so many people I used to think were intelligent and decent and fair-minded---why some of them even used to be as smart and as cool as I am! This proves it. She's stupid. She's an egomaniac. She's insanely ambitious. She's a con artist. She's a horrible, horrible human being. And aren't I smart and hip for being the only person brilliant enough to notice this and the only blogger bold enough to say so? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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i support obama and think hilary should stay in until the end so there is never a question as to who won and why. let the numbers speak for themselves. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:02 PM Flag
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I agree. I just hope she calls it quits after June 3rd and does not drag it all the way to the convention. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:05 PM Flag
[ - ] Waldorf schools - anyone know what they are like? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:56 PM Flag
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crunchy...very granola-y [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:03 PM Flag
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crafty. no tv in house of students. no reading until you can tie your shoe. but, pretty cool if you can get past the dogma [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:06 PM Flag
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it's a cult. no reading until past 2nd grade. no black crayons (color of death!) in Bay Area, they do a Solstice dance on Mt Tam. And heard some personal horror stories. I believe they actually do home visits to make sure there's no TV. Expect ALL organic foods. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:10 PM Flag
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wood toys only. Zero tv. late reading. There are some cool things about it - there are about a lot of preschool methodologies/curriculum. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:12 PM Flag
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preschool curriculums that discourage reading, that is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:13 PM Flag
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Personally, my dcs do Montessori and I do think Waldorf is out there. But I also think there is no one size fits all for kids and for the right kid, it could be great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:17 PM Flag
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well, for sure, there is no cookie-cutter solution. my kids are in public pre-school, a reverse-inclusion special needs program with an excellent student/teacher ratio. ds is SN, dd is a typical peer in a different classroom. It's great for us, I don't know how well she would've done in Mont. But honestly, I've heard almost no personal accounts of Waldorf turning out well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:21 PM Flag
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crazy hippie school!!!! no black crayons!!!! ask the gnomes!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:23 PM Flag
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There are some lovely aspects in the early years, pleasing to the senses, calm. HOwever, I don't think they are good educational settings. Far too dogmatic, don't take into account any research about learning styles or brain development, define themselves according to the "Waldorf way" when I think schools should define themselves around learning and adapt to the times. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 08:33 PM Flag
[ - ] Runners - how many miles do you average a week? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:53 PM Flag
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25-40 [ Reply | More
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