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[ - ] name poll: Suki 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:04 PM Flag
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I prefer Sookie [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:05 PM Flag
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Give her a break and put Susan or Susannah on the birth certificate [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:59 PM Flag
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is this bc of the girl Bradley Cooper was dating? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:06 PM Flag
[ - ] Does anybody have experience with blood antibodies during pregnancy?? My bloodwork came back positive for antibodies, I dont know which ones yet though, I'm now being referred to maternal fetal medicine 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:58 PM Flag
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Do you mean antibodies to viral diseases (like Hepatitis or toxoplasmosis) or antibodies to Rh blood factor because you Rh- and baby is Rh+? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:06 PM Flag
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It can be serious but I think modern medicine is able to deal with it 100% now. Best of luck. It involves conflicting genetic blood antibodies between you and your husband/fetus. You should both be fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:00 PM Flag
[ - ] Any techies (or at least those more experienced with Apple devices than I am) on? I am buying dh an ipad for a big bday coming up... we don't own any devices like this (seriously we were the last people on earth to buy smartphones) so I have no idea what minimum specs I should be looking for. It seems (to my untrained eye) like the ipad+retina display is MUCH better than ipad2 - is it worth the extra $$ (given that its a LOT of $$ for us to be spending in the first place). TIA. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:54 PM Flag
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when it comes to technology, my advise is always buy the latest [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:00 PM Flag
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I think your bigger decision will be to get wifi or wifi + cellular. Do you want to be able to connect to the internet wherever you go or are you OK only connecting when you have a wifi connection? Do you have wifi in your home already? I find that the ipad works great as a reader when I download newspapers and magazines at home over wireless. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:06 PM Flag
[ - ] Stupid vent, but I hate when I pull my hair in a ponytail and the baby hairs all stick out underneath - it looks like I am wearing a freaking wig!!! 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:52 PM Flag
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go get a blow out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:01 PM Flag
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I do periodically, but can't do it all the time. Hate my hair. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:55 PM Flag
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^^^and actually even then the ones along my scalp still stick out underneath :( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:55 PM Flag
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try a little hair serum or anti-frizz cream first - run it through your hair using your fingers or a comb, concentrating on the hairline and back of your head (where the baby hairs are). Then smooth hair into ponytail. Should smooth things out a bit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:58 PM Flag
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I do this too - and the tiny flat iron along the hairline. Any brand recommendations? I think it's hopeless. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:00 PM Flag
[ - ] Where can I buy inexpensive costume jewelry to spruce up my boring maternity wardrobe? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:49 PM Flag
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Bauble Bar, Roberta Freymann (not inexpensive, but nice), Henri Bendel (again, not inexpensive, but good stuff) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:50 PM Flag
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ebay, Home Shopping channel [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:51 PM Flag
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near 32nd street and broadway [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:45 PM Flag
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Kendra Scott, Bauble Bar (some of it looks really cheap, though), Alexis Bittar (not completely inexpensive) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:02 PM Flag
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Also, ITA about street vendors and flea markets. Have gotten my most unique pieces from them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:00 PM Flag
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ebay, TJ Maxx, Burlington, Leila Rose, weekend flea markets around Sixth and 26th (the Garage, the ShowPlace, the lot across from the ShowPlace), weekend flea market on Columbus and 70-something? (near the Museum of Natural History). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:57 PM Flag
[ - ] Is it true that WASPs will openly ask you how much $ you make? Friend in Boston told me this. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:48 PM Flag
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No, the opposite. Considered particularly crass in WASP circles [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:42 PM Flag
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No way. WASPs don't like talking about money. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:42 PM Flag
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of course not [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:51 PM Flag
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whoa! Talking about money is considered very rude [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:52 PM Flag
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Never [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:47 PM Flag
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Everyone thinks wasps never discuss money, etc but I'm a wasp and honestly we can be quite rude & direct. Wasps are obsessed with money, it's our dirty little secret. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:50 PM Flag
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old money wasps talk a lot about how poor they are even when they're multi millionaires - and shop at marshalls etc. very tight fisted! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:07 PM Flag
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Never! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:50 PM Flag
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No, WASPs don't talk about money at all. I have heard that many Asians think nothing of asking your salary, though. Like in Hong Kong. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:54 PM Flag
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Japanese will sometimes ask you your bra size. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:02 PM Flag
[ - ] Didn't land any G&T spots so DC is going to Success. Any future Success Academy Union Square parents on? What to do about the 12:30 Wednesday dismissal? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.19.13, 02:44 PM Flag
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We are at a different SA and many parents found some great after-school enrichment programs for the half day. Be in touch with community relations coordinator if you need something. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:51 PM Flag
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Why is Wednesday shorter? SA trying be French? They don't have schools on Wednesdays. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:56 PM Flag
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SA has always had one short day per week for teacher development. In Manhattan, it's on Wednesday. In Brooklyn, it's on Thursdays. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:05 PM Flag
[ - ] It annoys me that Melissa Etheridge criticized Angelina for having a double mastectomy, saying you can prevent cancer by changing stress and environmental factors. 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:43 PM Flag
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Ditto. My vegan, yogi, retired uncle died of cancer at 57. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:44 PM Flag
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It probably would be a good idea for Angelina to stop smoking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:38 PM Flag
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and eat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:39 PM Flag
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i don't think she smokes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:47 PM Flag
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yes I know someone who works for her, she does actually [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:41 PM Flag
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wow, too bad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:48 PM Flag
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Of course she smokes. People forget about how much of a bad girl she was before she started in with the kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:56 PM Flag
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Maybe Melissa is hinting at this... thinks she's a hypocrite or something [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:53 PM Flag
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angeline and melissa can both STFU - neither one lives and breathes and in the real world and good for them both but I would rather hear from real women who survive without the silver spoon shoved up their............ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:39 PM Flag
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x1000 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:41 PM Flag
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troll alert. I can tell school is out and the kiddies are here to play [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:48 PM Flag
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Excuse me? I am not a troll. It is simply my opinion. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:44 PM Flag
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People with opinions know how to express them without being obnoxious and crass. You're a smart aleck kid with nothing to do this morning [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:56 PM Flag
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um I am in my 30s and you can STFU too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:50 PM Flag
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np: stuck-up TWAT. pull the stick out of your ass, sweetie. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:59 PM Flag
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Grandma? Is that you? Don't clutch those pearls too tight, they'll break and roll on the floor and Grandpa will pop them up his anus again [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:57 PM Flag
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ITA - with the two of them, I just keep thinking "must be nice to have insurance and/or money!" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:54 PM Flag
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yes, sometimes it is better to just keep your mouth shut [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:48 PM Flag
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Insurance companies are now realizing that people have been covered for preventative mastectomies & reconstruction, when they shouldn't have been... Angelina has opened up a can... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:05 PM Flag
[ - ] I have 2 dcs and I never took a home pregnancy test in my life. Any questions? 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:39 PM Flag
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are you trying to brag about having a lot of patience or what? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:41 PM Flag
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nope, I walk and chew gum at the same time. Any questions? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:34 PM Flag
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Do you literally have nothing else to think about or do this morning? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:45 PM Flag
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yes. i am waiting on something at work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:46 PM Flag
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But there is nothing else going on in your mind? This just seems like a really weird thing to think about/post about. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:41 PM Flag
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i am too tired to read anything substantive right now. also, it was a S/O to the other thread about how women let their dhs know they were 0regnant (by showing him the pregnancy test, or hiding it, or wrapping it, etc.) there are really no good threads so far this morning, so i am trying to get something going. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:51 PM Flag
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Not sure your point? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:46 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:44 PM Flag
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SO have we seen you on the show "I didn't know I was pregnant" giving birth in a bathroom or are you just so intouch with your body you knew. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:51 PM Flag
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huh? is that the most interesting thing you have done? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:45 PM Flag
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Why would I have questions? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:47 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:50 PM Flag
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then can we talk about something other than G&T? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:58 PM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:01 PM Flag
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You sound dumb. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:59 PM Flag
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possibly but well-educated. lol. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:03 PM Flag
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Are you my mom? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:57 PM Flag
[ - ] Just booked our flights to NYC!! We are coming in late October and have 2 boys, 8 and 6. Any things we shouldn't miss? Will only be there 3 days. Also, I know this is time-consuming, but if anyone might have advice on which place might be best to stay, I'd appreciate it. Need all the help we can get.... 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:38 PM Flag
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http://www.vrbo.com/3525743ha# [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:45 PM Flag
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I would stay at this one. You'll be near Central Park, which should be beautiful in October. [ Reply | More
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http://www.vrbo.com/441009# [ Reply | More
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http://www.vrbo.com/378849#reviews [ Reply | More
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http://www.vrbo.com/459001# [ Reply | More
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http://www.vrbo.com/367307# [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:45 PM Flag
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You don't want to stay at 76th and York. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:44 PM Flag
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museum of natural history, possibly the intrepid, hall fo science, or bronx zoo. depends on what your kids are into. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:42 PM Flag
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Those all look nice and are in good neighborhoods. Clinton Hill has bad subway access, so that's the only one I would nix. Totally depends on type of trip you want to have. Uptown is best if you want to go to lots of museums. Downtown for more exploring rather than sighseeing (if that makes sense)- things like the Highline, waterfront piers, Chinatown, galleries in Chelsea, Village. Staying in Brooklyn would be a great way to see the non-touristy/crowded parts of nyc, and get more of a local's experience. Within walking distance of the park slope distance are the Brooklyn Museum (great egyptian collection), the beautiful Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Prospect Park & zoo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:52 PM Flag
[ - ] Are all private schools done for the year? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:36 PM Flag
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I think so. A few extended the year due to Sandy closings. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:39 PM Flag
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all that I know of are done [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:41 PM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:40 PM Flag
[ - ] Heard of two people turning down citywides for dual language. I would have thought that impossible a couple years ago. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.19.13, 02:31 PM Flag
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I might make that choice -- if I had that choice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:39 PM Flag
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which dual language? my dc is in a dual language and it is very academically challenging. i could see turning down a citywide for a good dual language in a neighborhood school. that way, dc gets the academic challenge but also gets to be part of a local community, which, imho, is super great at the elementary school level. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:47 PM Flag
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one at 133 and one at 58. turned down a NEST seat and a BSI seat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:57 PM Flag
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58 is where my dc is. the dual language program is excellent and very academically challenging. If the person lives in the 58 zone, they are smart to turn down BSI or NEST for it. Better to stay local. The community at 58 is v nice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:59 PM Flag
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I think going local is half their thinking. For little kids, nothing beats it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:56 PM Flag
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Every school should be bilingual. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:41 PM Flag
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i suspect with budget cuts, DL will be the first to go. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:49 PM Flag
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why, it doesn't cost more [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:54 PM Flag
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not that i have the option but if they went up to 8th grade, i'd consider that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:03 PM Flag
[ - ] Can anyone tell me about PS8 vs 29 vs 58. We are looking to move this year and wondering if we should move out of 8 and into one of the other zones. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.19.13, 02:30 PM Flag
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what do you want to know? doubt you will find someone who has had dcs at all three schools, though there are plenty who have had dcs at both 58 and 29. tho 58 has changed a lot since the days when people had kids at both. The best reason i could think of to move out of 8 is that 29 and 58 are in district 15, which at the moment has better middle schools. but if your kid is entering K now, the whole situation will be different by the time middle school rolls around. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:49 PM Flag
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ita with this. my kid is at 8 and we're really happy there. test scores for all three are about the same. 8 spends a lot of time on reading and writing and arts -- parents are pushing for more science. the middle school is very much in flux but I think it will be great in a few years [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:55 PM Flag
[ - ] Can anyone tell me about PS8 vs 29 vs 58. We are looking to move this year and wondering if we should move out of 8 and into one of the other zones. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Would that be the only reason for moving? 8 seems like a solid school and it's only getting stronger. I imagine the middle school will be top-notch in a couple years as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:54 PM Flag
[ - ] It's really cute how my BIL and SIL (his wife) smugly proclaim how they could *never* work a 9-5 gig in corporate America because they are following their dreams. They make snarky remarks about those of us who "sell out" and do that. Must be nice to be 30-something and subsidized by wealthy parents! 29 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:26 PM Flag
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I feel you. annoying :/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:21 PM Flag
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OP I just smile and don't respond! If I'm a sell-out in order to provide a safety net for my family, then so be it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:23 PM Flag
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real life will catch up with them one of these days. Try not to smirk too much when that happens [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:30 PM Flag
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DH's brother? Are her parents the ones subsidizing or your DH's? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:23 PM Flag
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Yes, and both sets (more hers). Cars, vacations, clothing, etc. They don't live extravagantly but are certainly not living poorly! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:25 PM Flag
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np: but they must help you out as well, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:33 PM Flag
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No. They paid for DH's college education (for which he is very grateful) but we saved up our own down payment to buy our place and pay our mortgage. Sure, they buy gifts for their grandkids which is very generous of them. My parents don't give us a dime but I don't expect that from them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:29 PM Flag
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let me guess - they are the younger siblings? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:30 PM Flag
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Nope, older! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:24 PM Flag
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wow, strange. it is annoying. just bite your tongue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:32 PM Flag
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Hispters? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:31 PM Flag
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They joke about hipsters but they sort of fit the profile. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:26 PM Flag
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Haha! Part of the profile is to joke about hipsters. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:32 PM Flag
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OP fwiw I'm happy that they are chasing their dreams but find their constantly comments and jabs off-putting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:26 PM Flag
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but are they reaching their dreams in any way? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:34 PM Flag
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No comment. Sort of, in terms of avoiding a 9-5 lifestyle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:30 PM Flag
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got it. i had an uncle just like that, yet he lived off my aunt's earnings and union benefits. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:44 PM Flag
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^^^then left her when she turned 75. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:44 PM Flag
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Did SIls parents work 9/5 gig to pay for their lifestyle? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:27 PM Flag
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SIL's dad did, in a field they look down upon (one of the following: law, finance, accounting). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:28 PM Flag
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Then say, well its a good think your dad was willing to [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:32 PM Flag
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I like this one! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:42 PM Flag
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Why not just say, "well, we all make the choices we need to make when we live paying our own way without a safety net" with a big toothy smile. They are being rude - call them out. It's just pointing out the truth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:27 PM Flag
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yup. rudeness asks for rudeness. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:49 PM Flag
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Not OP or OR, but I do not think that comment is rude. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:47 PM Flag
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fair (I responded to OR). still a deserved comment! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:57 PM Flag
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This is there way of dealing with their own insecurity - be the bigger person and ignore it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:42 PM Flag
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ugh, people can be so obnoxious [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:55 PM Flag
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My friend's younger sister was like this. She always criticized her for being a yuppie and a sell out - living in NYC, going out to nice meals, buying expensive clothes and then used to come crash at her apt when she went out bc the commute to NJ was too long, let her pay for nice meals when they went out and borrowed the expensive clothes. One day my friend finally told her to cut it out. The irony is that a decade later, the sister has given up her "alternative" ways, went to grad school got a job in finance, lives in a $1.5M apt, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:04 PM Flag
[ - ] My DH want to do some sport activity for 2 weeks that i consider risky and I want to get a life insurance. How I do this? 32 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:20 PM Flag
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what activity - [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:20 PM Flag
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I love your thought process lol but not sure you can get him insured for said activity. what is it? tell us and we can help [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:24 PM Flag
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diving, he has not do that for a long time and its getting certified for new type of equipment and want to dive wo a partner, he will be with a bunch of people snorkeling but only he diving. I dont like this, dont trust his skill and he is not a though physical guy. I have 4 kids 4-18 and I think this is risky, [ Reply | More
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I don't know how life insurance works, but this is negligent on his part to dive without a buddy. You are always supposed to dive with a partner. Wonder if that negate his insurance even if he has it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:27 PM Flag
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great point. did not think about it. aghhh I am so furious with him [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:35 PM Flag
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I'm sorry, op... this is risky. Diving is great, but diving irresponsibly is not. DH went for a dive recently and had to use his partner's regulator (mouthpiece/air source) because his stopped functioning in the middle of the dive. Imagine if he had been alone! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:33 PM Flag
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he's scuba diving with a group? is there a dive master or guide involved? where is he going? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:30 PM Flag
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so far there is no master or guide which i why i think it is crazy. It is a group but he will be the only one going down with special equipment to measure some stuff. Since the equipment is expensive only he will go down. I just learned all this yesterday and I scream for 2 hours at him. Now I am trying to get a grip and find some solutions [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:40 PM Flag
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you SCREAMED at him for 2 hours? geesh no wonder the poor guy is looking for a way out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:35 PM Flag
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that a 50 yo person who has 4 kids can take a decision to dive alone with new equipment when he has not dive in 10 years, scape my understanding. Honestly I think he is out of his mind [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:44 PM Flag
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^^^ and plus, the door is open, I rather being a divorced woman than have my kids fatherless. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:39 PM Flag
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i agree with above poster that he shouldn't dive without a buddy (i'm a certified diver). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:43 PM Flag
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Diving, flying, bungee etc = extreme sports and some insurers will demand a hefty premium while others won't insure it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:50 PM Flag
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You can not get life insurance on someone without their knowledge. Have your DH call an insurance agent to get a quote [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:30 PM Flag
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really? I can not an insurance over the life of my DH? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:34 PM Flag
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not without his knowledge. This is prevent you insuring his life and then killing the guy. There is also usually a waiting period to avoid getting the insurance and then committing suicide. Life insurance is not as easy as you think [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:42 PM Flag
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NP: Insure without his signature and the cops will be at your door, but no agent will let you do it anyway [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:44 PM Flag
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Do you have USAA? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:26 PM Flag
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what's that??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:33 PM Flag
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It's a company that provides insurance/other services at great rates and they are known for generous policy guidelines. (Like they pay out for suicide and will write for someone who calls from the middle of a gun fight in a war). You need to have some family member (on either side) who served in the military to qualify. Dad, grandparent? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:31 PM Flag
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nope, we are immigrants here (check my grammar ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:42 PM Flag
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Good luck with whatever you decide. Men can be so selfish sometimes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:38 PM Flag
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I dont know what to do. He is usually a great partner and father. he concieve all this -diving alone with new equipment- from me and I feel horrible. I have not stopped crying since yesterday night [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:48 PM Flag
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he concealed ... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:54 PM Flag
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if you apply for life insurance there will be questions about high risk activities, of which scuba diving is one. if you lie, then if somehting happens, they won't pay. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:46 PM Flag
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me cago en la puta madre [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:49 PM Flag
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Do you know where/how deep he wants to dive? Are you talking about 10-20 meters or the Blue Hole? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:49 PM Flag
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he said 10-20 meters, but how to believe...he even say "it's like a swimming pool" which I know for sure it is not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:57 PM Flag
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10 - 20 meters is really not dangerous per se. Do you know where he is going? You can google the place and find out how deep the dives in the area are if you want to call him on it.. I would tell him to go ahead AFTER he has a valid policy in place. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:53 PM Flag
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That's my stance right now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 03:01 PM Flag
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np: even 20 meters, alone, for someone who hasn't dived in a while has the potential to be risky -- equipment fails, for one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:53 PM Flag
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Part of getting a diving license is committing to diving safely which always includes a dive master/buddy. Get a diving book and point these pages out to him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:54 PM Flag
[ - ] New to NYC and wondering how possible it is to send your kid to a top private school in middle school or high school. We are zoned for a decent elementary school PS 40 and want to send our kid there for the first 5 years and then switch to the private school if our kid doesn't score well enough for the magnet schools. Am I being unrealistic? We are strapped for cash, definitely cannot afford private all the way, plus, because it will be a sacrifice for us, we would want to be able to do a TT school to at least provide DC opportunities for the future. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:17 PM Flag
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PS 40 is great - so are the public D2 middle schools - you will be fine in public. Don't worry a bit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:25 PM Flag
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i'm not trying to be nasty, but if your kid doesn't score well enough to get into a good public MS,why do you think he'd score well enough on the relevant test to get into private? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:21 PM Flag
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this. the top private schools are just as hard to get into at middle school (if not harder) as the top public schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:44 PM Flag
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PS 40 is a great school. Don't overthink this now. You have really no idea of what your child will need in a school environment in m.s. at this point. Most private schools accept a few kids every year and often 6th grade is a big entry point. And don't get lost in this UB tt thing, lots of good private schools out there. Not being negative but if your kid doesn't score well enough for a magnet sort of school, chances of a school that's TT on UB may be slim. Get through the next few years and enjoy your kid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:29 PM Flag
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I agree...what a kid needs at 5 in a school setting is often different than what they need at 11. See what happens. Lots of good schools out there - public and private. GL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:34 PM Flag
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not very realistic but be positive about PS 40 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:32 PM Flag
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Avenues’ tuition for the 2013-2014 school year is consistent with tuition charged by other independent “all-through” schools in New York City. For the 2013-2014 school year, Avenues’ tuition will be $41,650. Tuition includes the full cost of books and materials. Mandatory fees are $2,100 and cover lunch, snacks, athletic uniforms and annual investments in educational technology. Total Tuition: $43,750. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:28 PM Flag
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why do you keep posting this? no one cares about avenues. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:35 PM Flag
[ - ] here is how the sibling preference should work -- same score needed, but siblings go first in the lottery. So when there are so many 99s that only 99s get citywide, a sibling would still need a 99 but would be guaranteed with a 99. Where most people aren't getting a spot unless they score 98 or 99 even in a district program, sibs would be in the same boat, but they would get their spots first. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.19.13, 02:17 PM Flag
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ita. In the current system, this is a good compromise [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:19 PM Flag
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I think the district wide cutoff is very low (90). Basically all siblings get in district wide. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:21 PM Flag
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you tell em sister! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:32 PM Flag
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Agreed. The best idea! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:39 PM Flag
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I agree that this is a good compromise. People get up in arms about sibling priority, but i have three kids in a district g & t and most of the siblings are getting 99s too. After all, there are a ton of 99s out there. My younger kids got 99s. I think it would be fair to expect siblings to get 99s but I don't think it will radically reduce the number of siblings in g & t -- the test is too easy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:42 PM Flag
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I compleatly agree and I have an older ds in a citywide and another who isn't school aged yet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:43 PM Flag
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yes and make the test harder to pick the truly gifted [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:57 PM Flag
[ - ] Why is it worth the manpower and expense to try to find Jimmy Hoffa? What a waste of resources. Send all of those people digging and running soil analysis to solve missing and exploited children cases. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:17 PM Flag
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It is still an ongoing sore spot within unions for this to be an unknown. It would also be nice for his family to have some closure. Money is wasted all the time in all areas of life. Don't jump on this one [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:34 PM Flag
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It's been 40 years and he was a bad guy when alive. It's absurd. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:32 PM Flag
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you get to have your own opinion, but he did great things to unionize what was essentially slave labor before things went south in the later years when the mafia got involved with things [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:45 PM Flag
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I just bet that, even as we speak, in Detroit, there are agencies helping kids who have no funding. CPS workers with too many kids to keep up with. The money spent on this big dig could do good things - now. For people living now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:42 PM Flag
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Two different things. Of course, plenty of money is wasted that could be put to better use. Singling out this one thing to complain about is like spitting in the ocean. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 02:54 PM Flag
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