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Thank you so much for being a valued member of the UrbanBaby community. We wanted to inform you that we are shutting down the site on July 6th. We are grateful for your participation and support that has helped make UrbanBaby such an important resource to parents for many years.

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[ - ] Any opinions on the following restaurants in the Gramercy area? I haven't been to any of them in several years. Eleven madison park, tabla, blue water grill, union square cafe....any other recs? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 05.22.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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yum. just ok. good but not thrilling. lost its luster. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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Agreed. LOVE Eleven Madison Park... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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it is so pretty! blue water grill is nice--dh and I used to love going there pre-dcs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:15 PM Flag
[ - ] I am so tired today at work and UB isn't keeping me distracted. I just feel asleep while staring at the computer and since I wasn't moving, my lights went out! I hate motion sensors. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.22.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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lol! hearst building? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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No - but nice to know we don't have the only building w/ super sensitive motion detectors [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:36 PM Flag
[ - ] Can we all just agree that this is the weirdest weather EVER today? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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definitely. everytime I look out my window, it's something different. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:31 PM Flag
[ - ] can i give my 10m/o praegger fish sticks? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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anyone? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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sure! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:33 PM Flag
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thank you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:36 PM Flag
[ - ] Please share some good games to help my infant learn his name. he is 8 mos and responds to his name 50% of the time. I am worried since my older one is on the spectrum. 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Special Needs 05.22.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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wouldn't just talking to him do the trick? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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i am lookinf for games that would emphasize that skill. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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sorry don't know - sounds like you're overthinking it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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You do realize that you are on the SN board and OP already has one child on the spectrum? I don't blame her for being worried. OP, if you're concerned, why not ask #1's therapists to give you some activities you can do? It is NOT true that it's so black and white, that a child is fine or not; if your child is showing signs (and I don't know that yours is yet, of course), there's a lot you can do at this age. I would lean heavily on your existing team. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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np below: My child is SN. I understand why OP is worried, I was too with #2. But you cannot change whether your child is SN by trying to get them respond to their name at only 8 months. I'm not saying she shouldn't get early intervention if the child does indeed have an issue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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I totally agree. BUT I kind of felt the same way with my second - felt that I was just waiting, waiting for db to roll over, for example - and talked to some of #1's therapists who said "Oh sure, here are some exercises you can do." Which I did and that helped. I'm saying that likely OP can learn some good and helpful techniques for interacting with #2 whether or not she seeks intervention. That will help her feel less worried and helpless and more proactive. And, OP, let me just say: there is every reason to schedule a "well child" visit for your second with #1's developmental ped. It might be good to set this up for around 12 months and would be great for establishing a baseline, no matter what happens (although if you see db pointing, waving, saying words, answering to name, and following directions by 12mo then you could probably cancel it!). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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thank you. will talk to therapists about proactive activities. will also schedule the dev ped visit for 12months. I am living in constant fear. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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the np: I get the fear. Just try not to let it rob you of the joy of your new baby. If the dev ped or an EI eval will reassure you, definitely do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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I am sorry and I know that fear well. I lived that fear. The best antidote to it is action. Hang in there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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OP: how do i find a dev ped that takes my insurance? can i go through EI? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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Do you not have a dev ped for your first? Who dxed your older one? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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neuro and EI psych [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 07:59 PM Flag
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Got it. I would stay away from the neuro, they are not nearly as helpful and also don't know how to tell early signs, if db does have them. The thing about an EI dev ped or psych is that you can't see them through EI unless your db is IN EI. So it's kind of a catch-22. We had a private dev ped I took db to for a baseline at 7mos and I'm really glad I did. Does the EI psych see patients privately? Does he or she take insurance? If not, tell where you are and we can suggest names. For example, Prashil Govind in Queens is well regarded and he takes insurance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 09:05 PM Flag
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i am in brooklyn [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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np: I realize you are worried. But your DB is either fine or not. No games are going to change that. And most likely DB is fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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I try singing the name to dc. Make up a song with dc's name, something where you keep repeating it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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have a big reinforcer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 06:25 PM Flag
[ - ] Sorry for the double post: 2.5 million on a house, what does your HHI need to be? Thanks. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.22.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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depends on your savings! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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800k down [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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i can tell you the formula but you'll have to do the math yourself. assume 700 a month payment per 100k borrowed. the bank will look at 45% of your monthly income, reduce it by any debt, and that's the max they'll allow you to borrow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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It totally depends on down payment, what kind of mortgage, etc. If you're putting down 2.5M in cash, I don't think they're gonna care what your income is. We need more details. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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I am responding to your other post- you need to bring home about 25,000 a month to qualify for that mtg. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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that is gross, not net. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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We just bought a home for $2.2, $1m down, and we're able to do it comfortably making $500k annually. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 09:18 PM Flag
[ - ] what would make your integrated screening results 1 in 13 for downs? What exactly are they measuring again? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 05.22.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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thickness of neck fold, presence of nasal bone, and blood markers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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MD mom? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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np: The neck fold really weighs heavily in the math they use - it brought us from 1 in 3000 to 1 in 100. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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I had a result like this and db was fine. Are you going to get an amnio? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:29 PM Flag
[ - ] just got zoloft presciption for pp. really worried about starting meds with 2 dc's & the possible side effects. cannot be lethargic. any btdt? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.22.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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zoloft makes me anti-lethargic. helps me deal with my day better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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don't think lethargy is a s-a for Zoloft - if you are depressed/anxious, that is MUCH worse for your dc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:27 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone have a friend who has no interest in watching the news? I have a friend who is well traveled, speaks 5 languages, educated and smart but he has no interest in what goes on in the world. says it is too depressing and he gains nothing from it. I'm a news junkie and find it so strange. 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.22.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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ITA with your friend. The news is always so depressing. There have actually been studies that people who watch the news tend to be more depressed, so I think your friend is pretty smart. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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but isn't it important to be informed about what's happening in the world? I cant decide if he's doing the right thing or burying his head in the sand. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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What good is it for me to see the suffering of people thousands of miles away? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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poster below: what wrong about it? The news doesn't directly affect his life, does it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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^^^ what's [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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it doesnt matter what you think - MYOB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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oh jesus christ. shove your MYOB up your ass. so sick of this response. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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it's the truth. some things are NOT YOUR BUSINESS. if he wants to ignore the news, let him. why do you care?????? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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because he made me rethink my idea that it's important to know whats going on in the world. We had a long conversation about it and I was curious what others thought. Do you not have dialog with people about things? Why can't I talk about this? why do you have such a negative reaction and resort to all caps? why do YOU care? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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np: i think your original post came off as very critical. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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exxxactly my point. thank you for clarifying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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ITTTA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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np: i'm like your friend as well. there's not much i can do from where i am for all the terrible things happening in the world. reading up on the details is not going to make a difference. i can support causes and groups, i can elect people i think are going to make a positive difference. but beign a news junkie is not going to make the world a better place. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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^^^i also think it reflects different philosophies and personalities. there are "macro" people who worry about the world and the environment and causes and big things. and then there are micro people who try to live simply and make the biggest positive impact on their own little corner of the world. and then there are people who just don't care. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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I used to be a big news junkie and found I am much happier not knowing. I give to charity, I do care about human beings, but the snippets I hear are ENOUGH. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:33 PM Flag
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That sounds exactly like my dh. He has a Ph.D in poli sci. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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Sounds like a kind of Taoist approach. I am a reformed news junkie. I pay attention, but I don't get too wrapped up in it. I gain much more pleasure from the news my friends and family have in their own lives. I actually am a much happier person now than I was when I was super wrapped up in it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:40 PM Flag
[ - ] Have you spied on your spouse? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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just checking his cell phone for outgoing/incoming calls count? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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does checking his browser history count? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:35 PM Flag
[ - ] My 13 mo babbles constantly and says dada......no mama-ma-ma-ma. He has said "MA" a couple times-is it strange that he doesn't say mamamamamama yet? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.22.08, 12:22 PM Flag
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you've got too much time on your hands. give the poor kid a break. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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the "m" sound is harder to say than the "d" sound. Give it time, it'll come. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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his m's haven't come in yet [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:31 PM Flag
[ - ] do you think it's going to rain again in NYC? according to weather.com it is, but i really want to go to the Brooklyn Bridge's bday party! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.22.08, 12:22 PM Flag
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whether is kinda funny. Went out during lunch (I'm close to the BB, btw)-- it started out sunny, clouded over and rained for 5 minutes, and then the sun came out again. Looks like it could do this off and on this afternoon. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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^^^ oops, weather [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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it's been doing this ALL DAY on the UES. So annoying! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:26 PM Flag
[ - ] Based on what I have gathered in the board - 72% of 99s listed Anderson first, 6% chose not to return the form, 16% listed NEST first, and 6% listed LL first. If indded there are around ~200 99s - that means 144 people for about 45 slots, so about a 30% chance of getting Anderson for a 99. I keep hoping UB isn't a representative sample! 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.22.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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I wonder how many of them ranked NEST second? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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Of the 23 99s who ranked Anderson first, 9 ranked NEST second- so 39% [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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Please remember that not nearly all of the 99s will be returning the form--all of the Hunter and private school folks who scored 99s are likely not obsessively posting right now they are getting ready for next year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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You think higher than 6% of the 99s chose not to return? Would be thrilled! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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Yes, a LOT higher. Think 48 kids in Hunter all from Manhattan. What is the chance that most of those kids took the Olsat and most did around 99? Plus TT private kids (remember no one knew about private when we took Olsat) Plus someone last night figured out the 68% of the 97+ scores were from outer boroughs. I doubt that most of those people would travel in. Again, UB is no random sample (or Yahoo groups where a similar poll on scores is going on) If you believe the Yahoo poll, for instance you would think 80% of those who got over 90% got over 97% (when we know from DOE posted numbers that it is 42%) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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np - And it's not just 48 kids in Hunter. If UB is to be believed, around 12 kids were called from the waitlist, so it would be 60 kids. Of course, not all took the OLSAT or did well on it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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I am 100% sure that boys list went down to at least 9 because I know #9 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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Hmmm...I think there were over 100 97+ from D3 alone! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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yes, but she is speculating on 99s [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 02:38 PM Flag
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I know of someone starting Hunter in the fall who got 81 on the olsat and another who scored in the 70s. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 03:28 PM Flag
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99s who have spots at Hunter and most TT private have moved on. Why don't you poll to try to find them on here--I bet you won't find too many hanging out with the likes of us! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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is there a master list for 1st grade? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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some of us who have dc's with 99s didn't post what they are doing here. Some 99's don't even frequent UB! Imagine that! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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And, what are you doing? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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not having as much fun as we are:) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:44 PM Flag
[ - ] In order to purchase a 2.5 mm dollar home, what would you HHI need to be? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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what size mtg? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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Putting 800k down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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ok, quoting yo from todays rate sheet- 1.7 mil 5/1 arm is 5.375% pymt would be $9519.51 better going with an ARM- the rates on fixed that big is ridiculous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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about350,000 just to qualify for th mtg- close to 500. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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