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[ - ] Maybe yesterday's news of budget cuts to city schools, including the selective schools like Anderson, will scare away the 99s who ranked Anderson as #1 and have private as an option. Let's hope so! 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.23.08, 06:41 AM Flag
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unfortunately I think that is highly unlikely. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:42 AM Flag
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OP: Sigh. I think you're probably right. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:43 AM Flag
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Anyone have link to the list of 74 schools Klein is saying will be cut? NY Times says the list has been released. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 07:12 AM Flag
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http://graphics8.nytimes.com/packages/pdf/nyregion/0522Schools.pdf [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 07:51 AM Flag
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oh to have the option of spending private tuition every year x2 dcs. I hope they do so we peasants have a chance... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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I doubt it. Anderson raise more than $500K a year and will be able to cover any sort of cut [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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Doesn't matter because there is no waitlist so those spots are not going to be offered to the next person in line; they will be held for new students testing later in summer. I think we are locked into the world as of Mid-May. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 09:39 AM Flag
[ - ] dream ticket: gore/obama or gore/clinton 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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gore/Clonton [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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^^clinton [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:37 AM Flag
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No, not really. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:37 AM Flag
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who's your dream ticket? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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Obama/Webb [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:37 AM Flag
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Obama/Biden [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:37 AM Flag
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none of the above [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:39 AM Flag
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no more gore [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:40 AM Flag
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Obama/Bloomberg or McCain/Bloomberg. I'm voting for whoever gets him [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:54 AM Flag
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how absurd of you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:55 AM Flag
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you're entitled to your opinion. Bloomberg will be Cheney like in that he will actually be president by proxy (probably the only way he'll be like cheney) and I personally think Mike Bloomberg would be a great president...and an effeminate old Jewish kind of way [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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Edwards/Obama - *sigh* [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 07:14 AM Flag
[ - ] would you rather work 7-2 or 10-5 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:35 AM Flag
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#1, by far. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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10-5. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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ditto. but should be 6-2 to make an 8 hour day. could pick up kids. and i'm up by then anyways [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:37 AM Flag
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7-2. I'm an early riser and like doing things early [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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10-5 for me. But with kids, 7-2 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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someone should add that to their campaign platform- the 7-2 or 3 work schedule as required option. parents galore would choose that. though someone has to get the kids ready in the a.m. ig uess [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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wow, great question. I think I'd rather 10 to 5. I'm a 8-6 person right now, but on the off occasion that I go in late, its like having a Cadillac of a morning. Have that 2nd cup of coffee, read the paper, REALLY wake up before you go in...subway is far less crowded on the way in....good stuff [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:39 AM Flag
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i would like cadillac mornings better if they weren't filled with getting dd ready. i feel bad for saying that- i know i should savor those things, but honestly knowing i have to go to work and get started working, i feel impatient in the mornings with her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:40 AM Flag
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7-2 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:40 AM Flag
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7-2 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:40 AM Flag
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7-2, easy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:40 AM Flag
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i wouldn't be able to get childcare for 7 to 2. so i'd have to choose 10-5. even though i'd prefer to work the earlier hours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 07:01 AM Flag
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7-2. I like to have it over with [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 07:01 AM Flag
[ - ] sorry - meant as a reply 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:32 AM Flag
[ - ] I decided to stay home and skip my Fri am coffee group - I'm going to clean the house before and have a nice clean place for the long weekend. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:32 AM Flag
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I wish I could do that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:32 AM Flag
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you are a better lady than i. i would rather grumble all weekend about why dh is so messy and never cleans. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:33 AM Flag
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what does fri. am. coffee group mean. playgroup? friends? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:34 AM Flag
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other moms - our dc are all in elem school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:37 AM Flag
[ - ] Bday gift idea for an 8yo boy who has everything? Mine are 3 and 1 so I have no idea.... 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:29 AM Flag
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Gift card to Toys R Us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:35 AM Flag
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Skateboard. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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My 8 yo ds and his friends LOVE legos. The batman ones are cool [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:38 AM Flag
[ - ] I need advice. I run the family business and my biggest client owes me over 150k. I asked for a meeting with the president this afternoon. How do i tell them i appreciate the business but need to get paid more frequently. urgh 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.23.08, 06:28 AM Flag
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You say just that. Is there a way to set up electronic payments with your bank. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:31 AM Flag
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just like that. tell them kindly but firmly, you shouldn't let bills go over 30k max [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:31 AM Flag
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I know, and that's what I am always fighting their accountant about. The balance cannot exceed a certain amount. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:35 AM Flag
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You need to be strict with payables. Especially in this environment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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you're so right and we really need the money right now. it's been a really slow year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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what type of biz? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:32 AM Flag
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in a similar situation. Our billing statement does indicate penalities if not paid after 30, 60 and 90 days...I am trying to gently approach one of our clients- enough is enough- we pay our bills promptly. They should too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:34 AM Flag
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It's an architectural firm, and they are 60% of our business. But in our industry there are no underlined penalties. We have invoices dating back to 2006 which are unpaid. Our client will not pay us until the contractor has paid them. But what i would like them to do is to take responsibility for the old invoices and start to pay us even if they have not been paid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:37 AM Flag
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what sucks it it's probably some lazy clerk at the large org. just not yet getting around to your invoice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:36 AM Flag
[ - ] Rental building just was bought. I've been a tenant for 15+years. Landlord is calling for a copy of my original lease but won't say why - only that it will help us. Not sure what to do. What do you think? TIA (very nervous about this - have 2dc) 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.23.08, 06:23 AM Flag
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hmmm. i don't trust landlords, he needs to tell you why [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:24 AM Flag
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trying to determine a price to sell it to you or buy out your lease? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:25 AM Flag
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he really should tell you why! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:29 AM Flag
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why doesn't HE have a copy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:30 AM Flag
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I mean, why is he asking YOU for one? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:31 AM Flag
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ITA. Strange. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:32 AM Flag
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tell him you want a reason why and stall by saying you need to find it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:33 AM Flag
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I agree it sounds odd, but unless you have a reason to believe there was a problem with it, give it to him. I am sure he could track one down on his own if he wanted. He might be checking to see if you have a right of first refusal if hte builiding gets sold or goes co-op. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:34 AM Flag
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tell him it is safely put away in your safe deposit box - and that you haven't had time to get it out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:35 AM Flag
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It has been sold. At this point the landlord has no vested interest in fucking the poster. Why make it harder? There is nothing the 15 year old lease is going to say that can harm you. Has landlord given you a reason to not trust him? I say give it and say thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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I assumed she meant the new owner was asking for the lease [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:42 AM Flag
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original? meaning the one you signed 15 years ago? I'm sure that I don't even have that, only the most recent. are you supposed to keep things like that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:41 AM Flag
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you don't keep your leases? I have every single one from the very beginning on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:50 AM Flag
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dh probably has them. he doesn't throw anything away. he has bank statements from 15 years ago [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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he should get i from the seller [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:41 AM Flag
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Don't provide it. Ask him why he wants it. You are under no obligation to give it to him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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Current landlord wants to transfer all tenant papers to new landlord. Spoke to a real estate attorney and he said there was no reason to be concerned... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:47 PM Flag
[ - ] Am I crazy to think that that we will be able to live comfortably in a 1300 sq ft 2 bedroom, 2 bath, with a pretty small kitchen and separate dining room, once DB #2 comes along??? I know this is nice size apt, but will it be to cramped for all four? What about the kids sharing a room, will anyone get any sleep? We really need to stay here for at least 3-5 years. 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:23 AM Flag
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you can make it work> We have 2 dbs, that are teens now. House is alittle larger, but there is room for all of us! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:24 AM Flag
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you'll be fine. that's big! me, dh, dd lived in 800 sq. feet and now we live in 1700 and i miss the smaller, honestly. so 1300 seems great [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:25 AM Flag
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I know we will be fine with 3. I am worried about next DB and hte kids sharing a room while they are still so young and have sleep issues. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:26 AM Flag
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don't look for problems now that don't exist [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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we have a 2 bdrm, 1 bathroom apt. My dds share a room and never been an issue. I think the apt is fine. It's an old apt (41 yr old) so back then they were built pretty roomy. It's probably 1100sq ft [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:26 AM Flag
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sheesh- the 60s are old now... that means I am old. crap [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:27 AM Flag
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well I'm 40 and the building is only 1 yr older..but in terms of rehab in construction..the buidling is having a facelift. The new constructions are nortorious of small rooms and cheap materials. I'm glad my building is older. Larger rooms and well built [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:34 AM Flag
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oh, I agree.... my house is over 100 yrs old- now THAT is when they built well! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:34 AM Flag
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oh yes that is well built. My best friends house is 105 yrs old with amazing design, architecture and well built [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:39 AM Flag
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we have two in 900 sq ft. sounds good to me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:26 AM Flag
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we have 900+ sq ft with 2 kids and 2 bedrooms. They have lots of room [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:26 AM Flag
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op: thanks all!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:27 AM Flag
[ - ] What did you think of the Grey's Finale last night? I'm wondering what sort of obstacle they're going to throw in McDreamy/Meredith's path. Clearly he gets into his car to tell Rose and gets in an accident or something. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:22 AM Flag
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her character annoys the hell out of me. She is the Ally McBeal of 2008 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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That is spot on!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:37 AM Flag
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I thought that too. But then I figured, if it was going to happen, it would've happened last night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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maybe Rose will be Pg? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:39 AM Flag
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np: hmm that is a good one. I think they open with them together (like they did season 3) and then something will happen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:43 AM Flag
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yup [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:47 AM Flag
[ - ] DH has had bloody stools for 5 days. Was feverish, feeling drained 3-5 days ago> Yes, will have him get to his doctor. Do ulcers cause bloody stools? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:22 AM Flag
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i do't know but they do cause stomach pain. so this sounds like something else. yes, doctor [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:26 AM Flag
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Colonoscopy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:32 AM Flag
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Yes uklcers can cause bloody stools. My dh ended up in icu for 5 days but he had a lot of bloody diahrrea and was very lightheaded (alomost couldnt stand up without passing out) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:53 AM Flag
[ - ] anyone share a 1 bedroom with DC? if so, for how long and if you eventually moved to a 2 bedroom did DC sleeping get better? DS is 1 and he sleeps through the night without food, but he stirs and cries and I often have to sotthe him for a minute AND he won't sleep past 5:30 am. I am hoping when he get his own room next month this will get better? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:21 AM Flag
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we shared the only bedroom with our dd until she was 1 yr old. So happens we got called for a transfer to a 2 bdrm a month before her first bday [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:22 AM Flag
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did her sleeping get better when she got her own room? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:24 AM Flag
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yes it did [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:26 AM Flag
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yes, shared room with dd until 2, then moved into house with separate room and it was like magic, she went to sleep in her own bed and slept much much better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:27 AM Flag
[ - ] Am I crazy to drive to the beach (NJ) just for the day on Sunday? Will there be a lot of traffic on that day? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:18 AM Flag
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We always do this. It works great. We leave early in the morning, get there by 9, s [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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^^oops, we stay til lunch and then leave. The traffic should be fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:38 AM Flag
[ - ] So what are the odds of a 95%ter getting into PS116 G&T? 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.23.08, 06:18 AM Flag
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zero [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:19 AM Flag
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Of course there is a chance. DOE said they pull kids from each %. It may go down to 94-95%. I know 116 G&T has only one class but there are big possibilities. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:23 AM Flag
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What? What do you mean they pull kids from each %? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:26 AM Flag
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lady, chill out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:44 AM Flag
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Huh? Chill out? I asked a legit question. DOE has always maintained they would go down the % randomly - place all the 99s, 98, 97 etc - not pick a few from each %. I was asking if that had changed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 07:00 AM Flag
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If it only has 1 class, then it's pretty unlikely that 95% would get a seat. I am assuming it's one of the more popular G&T programs in its district? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:33 AM Flag
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doe has said the opposite -- that they start from highest ranking and fulfill based on each kid's choices [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:37 AM Flag
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I would love this to happen because it would be the fairest way to assign seats. Unfortunately, this is not how the DOE explained it will assign the seats. They will go by percentiles and the higher the percentile the better your chance to get your first choice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:46 AM Flag
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No, that's not true at all. They are doing a lottery within each percentile, but they will go through all the 99s, then the 98s, then the 97s, etc., until they run out of spots. They are NOT randomly selecting from each percentile BEFORE the highest percentile's dcs have been placed. A 95 will get a spot at 116 when hell freezes over. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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We just have to wait for the notifications to be sure about this. I bet we will be surprised about some of the outcomes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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No we don't. Marty Barr said they would go by score. The only issue is whether there will be a lottery within EACH percentage, not whether they will throw all the names in a hat and draw (which is simply ridiculous--ain't gonna happen). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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isn't 116 as a whole a good school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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if you are not zoned for it you won't have a chance to get in [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:46 AM Flag
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huh? the g&t is not zoned. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 08:43 AM Flag
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I see what you tried to say above. Yes, the G&T is unzoned. And 116 as a whole is a good school. What has this with to do with OP's question, though? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 09:04 AM Flag
[ - ] Chicago moms (specifically Bucktown): in case you've not heard- used syringe was found at Ehrler... apparently there are a couple of houses near park that are suspected places of drug activity. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Chicago 05.23.08, 06:17 AM Flag
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Sh*t - that's our park. Do you know where it was found (sandbox, field, etc?). What a shame. Where'd you read the story? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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you sound very naive [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 02:30 PM Flag
[ - ] I know I should not really self diagnose but I was wondering about post below about Non Verbal learning disability...my 3 yo has sensory issues but I wonder if its really NVLD. he seems to not get it when people (esp peers0 are kidding around. its like he reads their words and tone all wrong and so he has some social difficulties. does this sound right? 3.5 yo 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Special Needs 05.23.08, 06:15 AM Flag
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it sounds like could be. but, has it always been that way with him. cause i also think that can be a phase, and also depeding on how severe it is, it sounds like it could just be his personality? it might be technically a dsability , but not be something to over-worry about [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:21 AM Flag
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op: no...it has gotten worse as he became more social. I would say until around 2 yo he was really shy and reserved and did not speak much around kids. then it quickly changed and he as he became more social, he became more argumentative and a big part of it I think is reading the otehr kids wrong and getting upset inappropriately. he does well in school but when time is not structured its an issue [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:24 AM Flag
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NVLD is presents with very difficult struggles. I have 2 friends with dc's with it. 3yo are typically concrete and literal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:26 AM Flag
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so youre saying her ds sounds like concrete & literal 3 yo? that was my first reaction, so should be ok [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:30 AM Flag
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Yes, that's what it sounds like to me. I actually thought about NVLD myself when dd was 3 and I was worried about everything so I looked into it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:37 AM Flag
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op: thanks...does your DD have a dx? does she sound like my DS? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:42 AM Flag
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My dd could not read social cues at all. I may never know what was going on. My dd is nt, but I didn't know that for two years. She had ot and st and did well. She's in k and has no ld. She reads social cues now. She can do well in unstructured time now. That only started a few months ago, that was difficult for her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 06:47 AM Flag
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