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[ - ] My ex dh allows my fifteen year old daughter to go on vacations with her group of friends, including boyfriend. What do I do? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:34 PM Flag
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What can you do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:35 PM Flag
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Talk to dd. Make sure she knows about birth control and safe sex. Nothing else you can do, unless her boyfriend is over 18? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:38 PM Flag
[ - ] James Gandolfini dies in Italy at age 51! 21 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:32 PM Flag
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What???? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:26 PM Flag
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What a shame! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:27 PM Flag
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DAMMIT. I was literally just coming here to write this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:28 PM Flag
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So your upset that you didn't "break" the news? Asshole! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:30 PM Flag
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Why? Nothing's going to change that. You should save your outrage for more worthy causes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:39 PM Flag
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sorry...I had actually found out earlier but was waiting for tmz to pick it up first. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:37 PM Flag
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Well, way to stay on top of it. :-) How'd you find out earlier? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:34 PM Flag
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bumme,r but don't small people have a lot of health issues? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:28 PM Flag
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Ummm, what? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:28 PM Flag
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I was thinking about this guy Zach Galifianakis. I am not so into pop culture...clearly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:32 PM Flag
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LOL! He's not considered small either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:33 PM Flag
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http://www.google.com/search?q=zach+galifianakis&client=safari&rls=en&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=k0HCUe_pEOz64AO1tICADw&sqi=2&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1366&bih=566#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=HO7lOHCZZHvsNM%3A%3B0XfxbyfiVGpSkM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fcdn03.cdnwp.celebuzz.com%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2012%252F06%252F25%252F25%252FZach-GalifianakisQuinn-Lundberg-Engaged1-682x1024.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.celebuzz.com%252F2012-06-25%252Fhangover-star-zach-galifianakis-is-getting-married-exclusive%252F%3B682%3B1024 He is a midget [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:45 PM Flag
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I am so curious about your definition of small. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:34 PM Flag
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maybe she knows something we don't know :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:35 PM Flag
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small people? I think you have confused Gandalf with Tony Soprano [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:29 PM Flag
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What do you mean "small people"? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:29 PM Flag
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http://www.tmz.com/2013/06/19/james-gandolfini-dead-dies-italy/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:34 PM Flag
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wow, he was so good but scared the shit out of me b/c I could never separate him from the role he played on the Sopranos. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:37 PM Flag
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nooooooo! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:37 PM Flag
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What? So no more soprano movie?!!!! No! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:32 PM Flag
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A great actor. So sad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:33 PM Flag
[ - ] s/o boarding school post - how young is too young? Bement takes boarders starting in 3rd grade http://boardingschools.com/school-profile.aspx?schoolid=1056, Eaglebrook in 6th. Obviously the English tradition is to send boys away at very young ages. I went to bs for hs and loved it, but can't imagine sending a 3rd grader. WDYT? Do you know anyone who's done this and why? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:32 PM Flag
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I went to Bement as a 3d grader. My mom was single and had a job where this worked best for her. I went starting in the 70s. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:28 PM Flag
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how was that for you? the site says they make the dorms feel family-like, did you feel at home there? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:38 PM Flag
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I don't really want to trash the school as a whole since it's been about 30 years since I left, but I can't say my childhood was really happy. But did I feel safe and stable there? Yes. My mother had a whole lot of scary people in her life. Not that the school knew this, but my mother was in the pornography industry. I don't know who my father was. This was her solution and it was probably best. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:35 PM Flag
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WOW [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:37 PM Flag
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cousin is English and went to boarding school at age 6, but was miserable and says he will not send his children. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:38 PM Flag
[ - ] Which is worst adults who want to celebrate their birthdays or parents who throw huge parties for their two-year olds? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:30 PM Flag
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an adult can celebrate with a dinner for 2 or 4 - the second. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:24 PM Flag
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Adults who don't know the difference between "worse" and "worst". And then huge parties for 2 yo's. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:37 PM Flag
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I know the difference but my typing brain does this on occasion. I even started typing "your" for "you're," and I hate that! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:33 PM Flag
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I was just kidding. But I really don't like 2 year old b-day parties. I actually dread them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:35 PM Flag
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No, I was right there agreeing with you, but may I point out that the period should be inside the quotation marks (unless you are using the Queen's English). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:44 PM Flag
[ - ] What's something (preferably that I have on hand) that I can put in my vacuum bags so they don't smell weird? thanks. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:27 PM Flag
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I don't know but my house cleaners apparently have something in their vacuums, my house smells wonderful when they vacuum. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:29 PM Flag
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I wonder if I can soak some cotton balls in home fragrance or something and stick it in there.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:24 PM Flag
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Baking soda. Sprinkle it lightly on rug then vacuum it up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:22 PM Flag
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can I put it in the bag? changing the bag now, I read somewhere that you can put something in there, but can't remember what [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:23 PM Flag
[ - ] Any moms of boys who needed speech therapy at age 2.5? If so, what were the reasons? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:26 PM Flag
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apraxia of unknown cause [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:29 PM Flag
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Yes, he wasn't speaking in multi word sentences. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:29 PM Flag
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Just a mild delay [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:30 PM Flag
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excessive spit in his mouth [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:24 PM Flag
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OP: Did it help a lot? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:24 PM Flag
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not a lot no. it did get him to speak in sentences but it took him years to stop sounding just like the speech therapist. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:29 PM Flag
[ - ] Any district 13 moms on? 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.19.13, 11:14 PM Flag
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here [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:14 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:15 PM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:15 PM Flag
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Are you happy with your dc's schools? I'm finding it impossible to pick kindergarten for mine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:09 PM Flag
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happy at PS8. could say more if you're zoned for 8 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:11 PM Flag
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Zoned for ps20... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:15 PM Flag
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I'd pick the french program at 20 or brooklyn prospect if I were you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:23 PM Flag
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Both are totally new and have no track record. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:22 PM Flag
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right. but it's K so you try it out and see what's what. it's not so easy getting into CR that does have a track record. if you hate you move to 20 gen ed which is fine or move. anyway, I think brooklyn prospect and DLPs have good records overall [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:32 PM Flag
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Thanks. I don't know why ps20 leaves me feeling ambivalent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:28 PM Flag
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Arts and Letters also an option to try. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:35 PM Flag
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Didn't get in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:35 PM Flag
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Not so much true as far as Brooklyn Prospect goes since they have a well regarded middle school. K is new but promising . [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:41 PM Flag
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They are fine, don't worry so much. This place will drive you crazy if you let it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:18 PM Flag
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Yes, it has been quite a rollercoaster. But I have finally decided and feeling pretty good about it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:36 PM Flag
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Wish I were you! I think I've spent too much time on this site. I should just decide already and chill out. Probably also get off this site. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:37 PM Flag
[ - ] And so train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled. SAHM's rejoice! 23 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:14 PM Flag
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I don't see a problem with that as long as the husband acts right. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:18 PM Flag
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That's the way it should be. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:19 PM Flag
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np. Boooooring. You clearly need some new toys to play with under your bridge. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:24 PM Flag
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The word of God straight from the Bible is far from boring, dear. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:41 PM Flag
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Take your meds [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:19 PM Flag
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Can you explain your random comment? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:20 PM Flag
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Can you explain your random post? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:21 PM Flag
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Not random in the least. Sorry you're too blind to understand. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:26 PM Flag
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This is in the Bible. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:38 PM Flag
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Np, but I'll give it a whirl. You are insane and need to take your anti-psychotics. Going off of them is a bad idea and so is making God look stupid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:24 PM Flag
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How is following the word of God making him look stupid? You're beyond confused and need to find your place. All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:39 PM Flag
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Spouting off like a schizophrenic off her meds makes people who follow the word of God look foolish. If you want to spread the word, stop looking like a damn fool. No one wants to be anything like you; people want to be the opposite of you. Think about that; you're actually pushing people away from God and are therefore not fulfilling your duties. Hell awaits. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:45 PM Flag
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Let me guess, LDS? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:23 PM Flag
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Np-lol. This reminded me of Big Love. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:24 PM Flag
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guessing Quiverful [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:33 PM Flag
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I was thinking more prevatican 2 catholic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:27 PM Flag
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Do you not follow the word of God? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:42 PM Flag
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More like LSD [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:44 PM Flag
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There would be less divorce [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:38 PM Flag
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To the married I give this charge (not I, but the Lord): the wife should not separate from her husband (but if she does, she should remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband), and the husband should not divorce his wife. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:43 PM Flag
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Everyone who divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery, and he who marries a woman divorced from her husband commits adultery. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:44 PM Flag
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A lot of females are ok with this arrangement. I believe in team work and equal levels for both, it has work for us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:40 PM Flag
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I can't, my mother has been all her life auto sufficient, I can't see myself depending on someone else, like a baby. But if it works for you great! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:41 PM Flag
[ - ] are you....(feel free to add more!) 57 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:13 PM Flag
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team angie or team jen? [ Reply | More
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Angie [ Reply | More
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Do I have to choose? Don't like either of them. If I must, I pick Jen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:24 PM Flag
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Who is this ? [ Reply | More
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team teresa or team melissa? [ Reply | More
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Teresa [ Reply | More
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teresa [ Reply | More
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So, so Teresa [ Reply | More
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Freakin numbnut...Theresa has no brain cells [ Reply | More
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who are these people? [ Reply | More
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rhonj [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:29 PM Flag
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np. I wondered the same thing. Glad to know I'm not the only one who doesn't watch this crap. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:26 PM Flag
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Who are this ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:42 PM Flag
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east coast or west coast? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:14 PM Flag
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west coast in the house! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:15 PM Flag
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East coast [ Reply | More
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:25 PM Flag
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Southern [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:42 PM Flag
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private or public? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:14 PM Flag
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Public. I actually believe in democracy and equality. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:22 PM Flag
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So you can't afford it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:15 PM Flag
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You're right. People who believe in spending $40,000 a year on an elite school for their dcs don't believe in democracy and equality. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:20 PM Flag
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This is a cheap opinion if you live in an area with a good public. And if you are sending your child to a bad public school, then I'm sorry for you. Either you don't have the resources or the conscience to do what's best for your children. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:25 PM Flag
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some people really don't have the money. what are their other options? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:28 PM Flag
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If the kids are smart and motivated, they will do fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:22 PM Flag
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if they don't get mugged in the lunch line [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:32 PM Flag
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private (TT only!) ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:16 PM Flag
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Private [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:30 PM Flag
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Private TT, and a full time tutor and nanny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:42 PM Flag
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sahm or wohm? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:15 PM Flag
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W O H M all the way. [ Reply | More
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NYC or elsewhere? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:22 PM Flag
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elsewhere [ Reply | More
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NYC [ Reply | More
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I don't care. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:43 PM Flag
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Pro-Disney or anti-Disney? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:26 PM Flag
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mixed feelings [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:27 PM Flag
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np. Same, though leaning toward anti. [ Reply | More
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pro. [ Reply | More
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I hate that mouse [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:23 PM Flag
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PRO! [ Reply | More
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Pro disney. This sort of pop knowledge can help social development. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:25 PM Flag
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Say wha? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:30 PM Flag
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Can help them relate to peers who know & love the same characters. Now that could be an argument for mass exposure by Disney vacation - or against, depending on your viewpoint. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:41 PM Flag
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just out of curiosity, why do people dislike disney? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:26 PM Flag
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please don't open that can of worms, oy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:38 PM Flag
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Watch "What Would Jesus Buy?" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:32 PM Flag
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Ugh! I like Disney but not with a screaming toddler around me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:43 PM Flag
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N/A I don't really care about it. [ Reply | More
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open marriage or monogamy? [ Reply | More
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why is no one answering this? [ Reply | More
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O P E N ! [ Reply | More
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dick or twat [ Reply | More
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both [ Reply | More
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B O T H ! [ Reply | More
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Disney World or Disneyland? [ Reply | More
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WORLD x1000000 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:31 PM Flag
[ - ] Want to have dd 1st birthday at disney world in December. It's just going to be me, dh, both our parents, my sister with her family and SIL with her family. What would you disney fans recommend doing at the parks? Is there a restaurant that has winnie the pooh and friends characters? What about the in room celebrations. I only see gifts recommended for 3 yo+. What can I do for goodie bags? My nieces and nephews are between the ages of 3 to 7. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:11 PM Flag
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ewww! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:13 PM Flag
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Yes the Crystal Palace inside the magic kingdom has Winnie the Pooh and his friends for breakfast. Not sure if its the same characters for dinner but I'd think yes. I love this character breakfast...lots to choose to eat and the food is good. also when you check in tell the concierge that it's your dc bday and ask them of Winnie the pooh can send an autographed pic. They did this for my dd but with Cinderella...a man came to the room door with balloons and an autographed photo. My dd was excited. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:16 PM Flag
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^^*as for goodie bags, you can visit your hotel store and get them some Disney things...each hotel ( assuming you're staying on the property) has a gift store with lots of things...if not then go to downtown disney where they have their gigantic Disney store and you will be able to find things for a gift bag [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:25 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone know how the PS133 zoning works. If DD goes there, will she be able to go on to the MS51 french program if we live in D13? I've talked to administration there and gotten two different answers. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.19.13, 11:09 PM Flag
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You called ms 51 or ps 133? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:12 PM Flag
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principal at 133 said I could, parent coordinator said no. I talked to them in person. I called MS51 and they said talk to 133 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:21 PM Flag
[ - ] Is 5yo a hard age? I feel like dd is a teenager. Moody, pessimistic, wants to be alone... I wasn't expecting this for another 8 or 9 years. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:08 PM Flag
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5 was really hard for my ds [ Reply | More
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mine too - but it had to do with school. [ Reply | More
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thanks. DC is going to transition to a new school for K (first school transition) so I'm hoping this is part of it. It's been very hard! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:23 PM Flag
[ - ] Can anyone give me an informed estimate of how long I should expect to wait for a table for two at sarabeths on a Sunday if I arrive at 11? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:06 PM Flag
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You're over planning. Go there and wait. [ Reply | More
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Which one? How can our estimates be "informed" without this obviously vital information. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:35 PM Flag
[ - ] If you are the parent of a child you believe to be very bright, for whatever reason, would you send your dc to a school without a professional librarian? 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:05 PM Flag
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Hahahaha [ Reply | More
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your bright child must not have gotten her smarts from you [ Reply | More
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If only they have a system that allows you to research for things like books... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:08 PM Flag
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I wouldn't be happy about it, but it wouldn't be a dealbreaker for me if the school was great in other respects. I'd be more concerned about the library's actual collection than whether it has a full-time professional librarian. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:15 PM Flag
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Interesting. Why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:11 PM Flag
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Seriously? I would think this was obvious. Even if there are two librarians, if the collection is crap, it makes it very hard for them to do their jobs. At least if the collection is good--even if there's no librarian--the teachers can fill in for many of a librarian's roles and my dc has access to high quality books at school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:19 PM Flag
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Hm. A good librarian should be able to get a book budget from administrators or a PTA, or, in an impoverished community, a grant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:32 PM Flag
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I disagree. A professional librarian will know how to improve (weed and grow ) a weak collection and market and otherwise get the most use out of a collection-- how to connect kids with the right books-- but a library without such a professional will just get stale and dusty, underutilized and stagnant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:14 PM Flag
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A good librarian - they are not created equal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:20 PM Flag
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Having BTDT, I can tell you that sometimes professional librarians end up in a school where the collection is bad and they have virtually no resources to improve it. So depressing. I'll take the good collection any day of the week, thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:34 PM Flag
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This - and many classrooms have in house "libraries" and they only visit the big library once a week. NBD. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:19 PM Flag
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I would prefer my dc visit a big library once a week instead of having to pick from the same 50 books every day for a year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:33 PM Flag
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then take them to the library :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:36 PM Flag
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They do both in my dc's school (in classroom and once a week visit to the school library) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:37 PM Flag
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We had a "professional librarian" and she sucked - so not for just a body. I am lucky and live in nyc and our local nypl children's librarian is awesome and has known dc since birth! So - that would not be on my list of deciding factors [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:19 PM Flag
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That is awesome that your nypl librarian is great! What branch? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:34 PM Flag
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Her name is Rebecca and it is the Jefferson Market Branch 6 ave and 11th (ish) street. Doesn't get better! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:38 PM Flag
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oh my no. Is this even a question? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:32 PM Flag
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Yes, it's a question. Looks like you and I have different opinions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:34 PM Flag
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I heard one of the citywide g & t's excessed their librarian, and another doesn't even have one. This seems sad to me, but sadder are all of the elementary schhols in NYC serving impoverished kids without libraries or librarians. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 11:36 PM Flag
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Schools [ Reply | More
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