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[ - ] Anyone know anything about Success Academy Harlem 4? Same as UWSA but 20 blocks north? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:02 PM Flag
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why do you people fall for this... [ Reply | More
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[ - ] What was your most expensive piece of furniture and how much was it? What was your biggest bargain furniture and how much was it? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:58 PM Flag
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Most expensive: 4500 built in bookshelves. Least expensive: dining room chairs. Free. [ Reply | More
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How did you get free dining chairs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:02 PM Flag
[ - ] If we register at a PS 33 for G&T will our registration at Ella Baker (district-wide regular school) automatically be cancelled? DH says we should register at 33 even though we are on the fence. I imagine that it happens much more quickly than that, and that we will be bumped out of Ella Baker before we make our decision. Anyone know? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.19.13, 04:38 PM Flag
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you will immediately be bumped. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:33 PM Flag
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do you know how it works? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:46 PM Flag
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Yes, you will be removed from Ella Baker if you register for 33. Make a decision. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:33 PM Flag
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I'm pretty sure if you register at 33 the system won't pick up on it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:44 PM Flag
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why are you pretty sure [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:45 PM Flag
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One of the forms you fill out at registration is a transfer form. Once your child's OSIS # goes into the system as registered at PS 33, you'll be removed from Ella Baker. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:49 PM Flag
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You can always go back to your zoned school. The DOE does not track this. It is up to your moral concious to let the rejected school know as soon as possible to allow others to enjoy the spot you gave up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:54 PM Flag
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Yes with certainty it will be cancelled [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:55 PM Flag
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Just decide. FTLOG - what information do you need - I'll get it for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:53 PM Flag
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Cancelled. I'd be irritated if I knew someone like you was registered at two schools and I was on the wait list for one or both. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:54 PM Flag
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Please free up the spot at whichever school you don't want. Someone does want that spot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:55 PM Flag
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Don't know the answer to your question, but if you sign up for G&T for K, at least you can always go back to zoned school for 1st if you hate it. Can't go the other way...very hard to get into G&T in 1st grade. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:59 PM Flag
[ - ] Is ther a WOHMs board somewhere? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:37 PM Flag
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most parents on babycentral.com have jobs, but ppl here feel like they are of somewhat lower class than what urban baby crown is ised to talking with [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:45 PM Flag
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LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:57 PM Flag
[ - ] Wohms, when do you find time to exercise? 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:37 PM Flag
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At night, when the kids are asleep. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:38 PM Flag
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What do you do? A class? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:32 PM Flag
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I run. I come home, change out of my work clothes into my running clothes, do the dinner / bath / book routine with the kids, and then I'm out the door as soon as they are asleep. Not every night, but at least twice during the work week. During the weekends I try to go early in the am before the rest of the family is really up and about. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:41 PM Flag
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np: I want to be you. I try to be you. I change into my workout clothes, either at work, or as soon as I get home,start making dinner, tasting dinner, have a glass of wine, and then don't feel like working out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:45 PM Flag
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LOL! Happens to me too. The glass of wine is the run killer. And I try not to eat anything other than a small snack until after I'm done. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:46 PM Flag
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at night for me too. i do workout DVDs in my living room. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:06 PM Flag
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in the am in front of tv [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:32 PM Flag
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5:45 or 6:00 a.m....30 minute run. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:33 PM Flag
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mornings when husbadn does drop off [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:33 PM Flag
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Evenings and weekends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:42 PM Flag
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Before kids get up. I wake at 4:30 to exercise 5:30-6:30. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:50 PM Flag
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What do ou do from 430 to 530? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:55 PM Flag
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Tutor children in the ghetto. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:57 PM Flag
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np: lol.....made my day :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:52 PM Flag
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I walk to work and run home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:02 PM Flag
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You guys are so lucky. Single mom. No one to watch kids while I run for 30 minutes. Ah how I wish I had another parent for all the quick little things I'd love to go do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:58 PM Flag
[ - ] What is the difference between flywheel, soul cycle and spinning? New to all this! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:36 PM Flag
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cost. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:45 PM Flag
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Please elaborate, tell me more about costs and differences [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:58 PM Flag
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None just different brands. At any, you have to find the instructor(s) you like. Big differences between individual teachers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:51 PM Flag
[ - ] If my last period started on 5/28 is it too early take a pg test? I feel a little weird and boobs are sore. I do NOT want to be pregnant and if I am it would be the result of BC failure. Ugh. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:36 PM Flag
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maybe your bc is affecting your cycle ,. have a test asasp, unless u plan to terminate u dont want to be taking bs in case ur pregnant [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:44 PM Flag
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not on bc, using barrier methods. i would actually probably terminate. My kids are older and I'm done with that phase of my life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:50 PM Flag
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ah...maybe early menapause or perimenapause? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:57 PM Flag
[ - ] Manicure moms...I am hoping that someone can recommend a pretty nail polish color for the summer. I do my own manicures and I'm looking for a nice neutral shade. Thank you. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:29 PM Flag
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pink [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:24 PM Flag
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Chanel pale pinks [ Reply | More
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thank you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:46 PM Flag
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Esse Ballet Slipper [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:56 PM Flag
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thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:00 PM Flag
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I like Revlon Sheer Translucence (or something like that) [ Reply | More
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I love the brand Butter. I prefer light grey, light blue and purples. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:57 PM Flag
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Essie Limo Scene [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:07 PM Flag
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If you want something a bit less pink, butter London yummy mummy. It is a slightly shimmery nude, I do my own nails with this and it is so easy and looks much more professional then when I do a pale pink [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:09 PM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone read Ladies Home Journal or Better Homes and Gardens magazine? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:28 PM Flag
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My mother. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:21 PM Flag
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I guess I'm getting old, but I read Redbook recently while waiting in the doctor's office, and every single article appealed to me. I'd never buy it, but it was good! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:30 PM Flag
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bh&g...not really read..just look at pictures mostly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:25 PM Flag
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I do, why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:54 PM Flag
[ - ] Blue Man Group for 12 yo b-day party. 4 girls. Can I bring them and pick them up or do I have to go with them? I would be happy to go but dd thinks that would be "babying". Thoughts? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:27 PM Flag
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get another ticket and sit far away. but still be there in case of whatever [ Reply | More
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:31 PM Flag
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Of course she does! I would say go with them but that's me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:37 PM Flag
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I think you are fine to wait at a near by coffee shop, she can text you if she needs you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:33 PM Flag
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if they are well behaved you can leave them - if they are going to talk and giggle and text while sitting near me - I'm going to ask the house manager to ask them to leave. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:56 PM Flag
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grouch [ Reply | More
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grouch [ Reply | More
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I doubt they are allowed in without one guardian. Most places the minimum age w/o guardian is 12... are any of the girls 11? Also, are all their parents fine with this? I'm not so sure I would be... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:03 PM Flag
[ - ] Considering moving back to the city, with a first grader in tow. Will look to live within the zone for the top public elementaries (PS290/PS9/PS234). Any thoughts on whether she will get a spot at the zoned elementary or are they at capacity? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:20 PM Flag
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290 isn't great, really really crowded, no gym. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:28 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, 04:30 PM Flag
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i've never heard of this being a problem after K. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:28 PM Flag
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You seem to be going 100% by test scores. Note that PS 9 is a fantastic school, but its test scores include G&T classes they have there (being phased out). Don't know about the other two schools. There are many other schools that are just as good that may have slightly lower test scores, if only because they do not have G&T classes averaged in. That said, last I heard PS 9 is not overcrowded. If you live in zone they have not had trouble getting all zoned kids in the school. However, they will most likely not have room for non-zoned kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:38 PM Flag
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PS9 is a fantastic school, even without the G&T. The G&T teachers are still there, now teaching gen ed. No overcrowding issues--shouldn't be a problem getting in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:02 PM Flag
[ - ] what is a wasp? 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:19 PM Flag
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White Anglo-Saxon Protestant,literally, but it generally means old money, not white people in Appalachia who fit the definition [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:15 PM Flag
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is having money key to being a wasp? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:16 PM Flag
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NP Certainly not. It's a state of mind. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:24 PM Flag
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having or your family having had. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:17 PM Flag
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A lot of people who could be considered "WASPs" come from families that USED to have a lot of money, but current generations don't. Not that they are poor by any means, but not crazy rich by any means. This would be my family. Family here since the 1700s, and LOTS of money up until my grandmother's generation. [ Reply | More
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no [ Reply | More
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and here is your true definition of a wasp...very appropriately names...wasp= useless bee-like insect that does not have a decency to drop dead aftet a sting, unlike a very useful bee who dies after having stung...how unfair. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:17 PM Flag
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but protestant limited to episcopalian or presbyterian. southern baptists aren't wasps! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:29 PM Flag
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congregationalists or christian scientists also OK. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:32 PM Flag
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what about Methodists? Or Lutheran? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:26 PM Flag
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possibly, just no evangelicals or born agains. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:28 PM Flag
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what about Catholics? I know technically not Protestant, but I know some waspy Catholics! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:42 PM Flag
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by definition no. [ Reply | More
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I know some African American ones. [ Reply | More
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would't they be BASPS then? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:42 PM Flag
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THIS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:57 PM Flag
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NO, Catholics are absolutely NOT WASP [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:57 PM Flag
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but they could be WASC? [ Reply | More
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unitarian for the hippie aunt [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:28 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone know how to send a reminder using Evite? Can't figure it out and half my ds's class has not responded for Friday's party! 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:18 PM Flag
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Just go in an choose 'send message' and use the option to send only to non-responders. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:26 PM Flag
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maybe they dont want to come? not being mean just saying....how old are the kids you asked to respond? [ Reply | More
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i'm find if they don't want to come! 1st grade but can't their parents just press "no" to rsvp? i'm making cupcakes and buying goodie bags and want to have enough. [ Reply | More
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u cannot expect 1st graders to answer via email and ur invite may have spammed out of the parent's emails or u got the wrong em address or they did not check...why didnt you paper invite? give envelopes to teacher with instructions to insert in each kid's take home folder? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:50 PM Flag
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not very school will do that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:54 PM Flag
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why in the world not?! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:58 PM Flag
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because they aren't your social secretaries. school mailboxes and folders are for school-related and approved material. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:06 PM Flag
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every party ds has been invited to this year has been through evite. teachers ask not to give out invites at school. and, i not expecting 1st graders to answer but their parents! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:03 PM Flag
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ok so maybe spammed out? dont know what to tell you...whatever it is good luck with the situation [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:58 PM Flag
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you may be better off sending your own follow-up email than through evite. sometimes evites go to spam folders. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:53 PM Flag
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good idea - thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:04 PM Flag
[ - ] Do you think having an only child is easier than having 2 or 3? 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:15 PM Flag
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No. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:17 PM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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I think 2 is easier than 1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:19 PM Flag
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I think so. I have one and most of my friends' issues with parenting (mostly sibling-related stuff and financial stuff) don't apply/are not as big an issue with us. [ Reply | More
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Each kid is different and it's impossible to generalize - one person's 2 or 3 could be way easier than another's one. But purely from a logistical / money standpoint, I think one is easier. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:26 PM Flag
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No, but my friends with 2 or 3 don't miss an opportunity to tell me that it is! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:20 PM Flag
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Yes, I do think so. Not easier 100% of the time, but overall easier in many many ways. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:27 PM Flag
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definitely. But you don't appreciate the ease of one until you have two. So either way it is hard. [ Reply | More
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no [ Reply | More
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Only for the very early years, then it's harder. But it is a lot cheaper. [ Reply | More
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yes, absolutely. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:27 PM Flag
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it is cheaper for sure! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:28 PM Flag
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Certainly cheaper! Easier in some ways, especially scheduling and logistics, but harder in that you have to keep them entertained in a way that siblings don't have to be entertained. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:36 PM Flag
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we just do playdates a lot. entertainment, with little to no fighting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:39 PM Flag
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interesting. we do a lot of playdates too, but instead of fighting, my only gets very sulky and whiny whenver the playdate doesn't want to do things her way. she's getting better, but it's always an issue at every playdate. [ Reply | More
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How old? DD is 5 now, and this has been less of an issue. Just make sure it's always an even number, though. If we have 2 kids over (dd+2), something always comes up. One guest, 3 guests is fine. [ Reply | More
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np: i think with only children you need to be a lot more on top of teaching them to entertain themselves. if you or a nanny are their constant playmate (which happens a lot) they never learn this. on top of it, with a parent/nanny, usually an only gets to pick the activity 100% of the time which creates problems with friends. so my advice is always - don't be their constant playmate and don't always let them do what they want to do (and IMO this goes for all kids) [ Reply | More
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of course it is (considering the child(ren) are healthy) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:42 PM Flag
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Yeah, I'm kind of surprised by all the nos. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:58 PM Flag
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About to have fourth. Definitely struggled with my first, not baby number 2. Number 3 was born 10 months after baby 2, so that was hard but now they are 4, 2 and 1 and it's a delight to see them play together. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:53 PM Flag
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Easier for you but boring for the child [ Reply | More
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:58 PM Flag
[ - ] I am fascinated by WASP culture. Can anyone recommend some fiction that has this as a backdrop? Prefer contemporary over historical. thanks! 40 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:12 PM Flag
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The Chocolate Money. [ Reply | More
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Do you mean The Chocolate War? [ Reply | More
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Louis atchincloss [ Reply | More
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lol [ Reply | More
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My family has been here nearly 400 years. What do you want to know? [ Reply | More
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I don't have any specific questions, per se. Just interested in the interactions, etc. I was born/grew up in Latin America, and dd is in a mostly white/Protestant private school. I get along well with the parents, but so much is foreign to me (in a good way). Just curious to read more about it. [ Reply | More
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400 years? Interesting...how? [ Reply | More
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np: I think there were a few settlements in Mass. founded in the 1620s that made it. But I could be wrong. [ Reply | More
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NP sure the Mayflower was 1620 if my memory is correct - my family came in the 1640s to Nova Scotia and then fled to Vermont later on - we are not WASPs though. [ Reply | More
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FFV, I bet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:26 PM Flag
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Virtually all American literature until comparatively recently. Is there anything in particular you're interested in? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:14 PM Flag
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OK, so I actually thought of something specific. Cotillion. Do most kids do this? My dc is still too young, but I'm kind of fascinated about what you learn in cotillion that isn't taught at home (besides maybe dancing with a partner). [ Reply | More
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Cotillion isn't a totally wasp concept either. Latin american communities do something similar whe girls turn 13ish. Jews do bar/bat mitzvahs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:39 PM Flag
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Not really, I'm talking about cotillion classes. Some people do parties when their daughters turn 15 (not sons), but there aren't classes associated with it necessarily. And a bar/bat mitzvah is religious. So you do Hebrew school as preparation, so not really the same. More like a confirmation. [ Reply | More
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np: I took ballroom dancing and etiquette classes in elementary / middle school. It feels like a million years ago! Many of my friends did too, but we never had a formal "coming out" party. 40 year old WASP here (but not very wealthy background) [ Reply | More
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THe most fabulous Cotillion I have ever witnessed involved very wealthy African Americans. It was beautiful, but totally over the top. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:40 PM Flag
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A Separate Peace, The Great Gatsby, Paul Fussell's "Class" is nonfiction but hilarious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:12 PM Flag
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john cheever [ Reply | More
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Also John Irving, who sets many of his novels in boarding school: A Prayer for Owen Meany is one of my favorite books. [ Reply | More
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But not world according to garp. Lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:33 PM Flag
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Preppy Handbook [ Reply | More
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NP But not the sequel - it's awful. [ Reply | More
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"Horton Hears a Who Let Them In?" [ Reply | More
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I spit my tea. [ Reply | More
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+1 [ Reply | More
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haha [ Reply | More
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i'll give you an LOL for this. [ Reply | More
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the paragon: absolutely one of my favorite books. you will get a good sense of it but in a very interesting novel. it is by john knowles. [ Reply | More
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"The Cat In the Hat (Sheet)" [ Reply | More
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psssssh. lmfao [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:30 PM Flag
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"Oh the Places We'll Go (And Kick Everyone Else Out and Claim for Ourselves)" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:34 PM Flag
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This one was set in the Colony Club. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:45 PM Flag
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OP: a lot of these books are out of print! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:36 PM Flag
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just pick up some John Updike [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:39 PM Flag
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and John Cheever! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:43 PM Flag
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get a library card. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:33 PM Flag
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wanted to get them on my kindle, actually. we're going away for the summer so can't do library books. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:47 PM Flag
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NYPL loans out ebooks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:49 PM Flag
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yes, and these older books are the ones that seem to be actually available without a wait. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:02 PM Flag
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Yes, "out of print." That's a good definition. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:43 PM Flag
[ - ] What is your favorite "chain" clothing store? 31 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:06 PM Flag
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Kohl's [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:08 PM Flag
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LOVE Kohl's. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:12 PM Flag
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Chains are overrated. Signed Inmate Mom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:09 PM Flag
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bahahha. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:01 PM Flag
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Zara, J Crew, H&M [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:03 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:10 PM Flag
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+2 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:22 PM Flag
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+3 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:10 PM Flag
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for kid- old navy for me- whatever is cheapest [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:05 PM Flag
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Ann Taylor [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:07 PM Flag
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Ann Taylor 10 years ago - the quality has slid downhill ever since IMO. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:14 PM Flag
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OR: ITTTA! But I haven't found anything better. (Still wearing plenty of Ann Taylor stuff from ten years ago actually!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:16 PM Flag
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pp: LOL me too!!! :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:18 PM Flag
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Me too. Their old suits last and last. And the designs were pretty timeless (if a little boring). Perfect lawyer wardrobe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:40 PM Flag
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club monaco [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:08 PM Flag
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I used to love ann taylor loft. Walked in the other day and couldn't find anything. I've had success at banana lately. I used to love anthropologie but i think i might be getting too old for that. I like jcrew for dh but never find anything for me there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:20 PM Flag
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ITA and I find J.Crew's quality better for menswear than for women. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:23 PM Flag
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Nordstrom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:14 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:16 PM Flag
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Anthropologie, but it is hit or miss [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:14 PM Flag
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It is for tall people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:16 PM Flag
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OR: You can a lot of things in petite online, which is what I do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:37 PM Flag
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the dumbest store in the world. let's pretend we are buying one of a kind artisan items... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:29 PM Flag
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+1 I love the design and styling of the store but I would never buy the clothes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:40 PM Flag
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NP: I shop the sales occasionally. Quality seems to be all over the place. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:59 PM Flag
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I worked there many years ago and have to agree...LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:51 PM Flag
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Dolce Gabbana [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:18 PM Flag
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Uniqlo. Everything is simple and I can dress up or down, but fits nicely [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:32 PM Flag
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I love Uniqlo too. And Joe Fresh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:55 PM Flag
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Love this store. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:06 PM Flag
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Joe Fresh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:58 PM Flag
[ - ] Any thoughts on the new investigation into Flight 800? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:06 PM Flag
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link please,... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:06 PM Flag
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It's a documentary film. No new investigation [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:14 PM Flag
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When is documentary coming out. I thought on news today they said NTSB was opening an investigation [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:13 PM Flag
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no, the ntsb will review and entertain an expected petition organized by the filmakers to reopen the investigation based on supposedly new evidence that has been uncovered. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:42 PM Flag
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Watching this! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:23 PM Flag
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OMG - me, too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:23 PM Flag
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Do you think cover up? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:36 PM Flag
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I remember this like it was yesterday. Remember there was a group of young children going to visit Paris? From Montoursville, Pa. Then maybe a week later was the Olympic bombing. Summer of '96. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:51 PM Flag
[ - ] My nanny blows. I asked her to take DS to the park today. Look at the weather outside. I called her and she said that DS didn't feel like going to the park. She knows he says this every time you ask him to do something (play date, park, library and the like). But once outside, he has a great time. I think it's a ploy on her part so she can just relax at home. 23 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 06.19.13, 04:06 PM Flag
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not acceptable, if you told her to go out, she needs to go out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:07 PM Flag
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+1000000000000000 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:19 PM Flag
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day is not over , ask her again . maybe there was something going on with your DC and he was not ready. Nanny's love the park. You need to not be passive aggressive and speak to your nanny and see what her thinking is instead of coming on this board complaining [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:21 PM Flag
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Nannies. She is allowed to post her to get opinions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:23 PM Flag
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I'm not a nanny. I'm a mommy :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:24 PM Flag
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I'm a mommy , not a nanny. I'm just saying she should of just had a conversation and asked the nanny is there something wrong. I want DS to go to park , if not now definitely very soon. Point blank and not be passive aggressive that's all [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:35 PM Flag
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all the nannies I know love going to the park, less stress than being home [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:40 PM Flag
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That is lame. Tell her she needs to take him out. It's important for him to get fresh air andI think healthy to learn how to play with other kids and be around other. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:14 PM Flag
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Agreed. I just told her to please take him out after lunch. It's gorgeous outside. One of the few summer days that is not unbearably hot...yet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:16 PM Flag
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Have you talked to her about the fact that you want her to do X regardless of what he says? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:16 PM Flag
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Tell her, politely but in words that can't be misunderstood, to please follow your instructions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:10 PM Flag
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Yes. I have asked her countless times to follow my instructions, wrote down a schedule, arranged play dates, etc. She'll follow an arranged play date because there is no way around that. But as far as parks and library she usually defers to my son. Which nanny defers to the kid???? I have also asked her to instruct him to pick up after his toys. But she says he will not pick up after his toys and usually does not pick up the toys as well. She says it's my job to discipline him. So when I get home late at night, the whole place is a mess. I end up picking up or asking son to pick them up if he's not in bed already. Very annoying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:22 PM Flag
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np: i'm generally pretty pro-nanny but this is a person i would give one more warning to and then fire. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:16 PM Flag
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how old is your son? This all sounds like laziness on her part. Yes, it's the parents job to discipline, but it's the nanny's job to follow-through and make sure those orders are followed when you are not around (so she too, needs to discipline and make sure he is picking up after the toys). I have some similar issues with the cleaning, so I completely understand. In my case, my db will happily clean with me under my watch so it's not a "discipline issue" but purely laziness on the cleaning part! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:26 PM Flag
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NNP I'm sensing a pattern here. Give her a final warning. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:26 PM Flag
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nnp: yeah, this is the wrong nanny for you. it's one thing to defer to a kid's wishes on a one off basis - he was really tired today and said he wanted to stay home. but when it's the norm, that's ridiculous. she needs to get him to pick up toys period. if she can't do that, then she has to go bc clearly she cannot handle him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:31 PM Flag
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wtf? she does not get to chose. you give instructions, she either follows or she is looking for another job. why does she even have a choice? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:20 PM Flag
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What I am learning the hard way: there are a lot of things you can train for and work with to make an employee how you would like them to be. You CANNOT train around a bad attitude. Laziness. Lack of Respect. You have to move on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:21 PM Flag
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See, this is what parenting outsourcing leads to! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:37 PM Flag
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This is a dumb generalization. Most of the time this does not happen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:34 PM Flag
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go eat a bowl of ice cream..you'll feel better and will not be tempted to post something like this again [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:43 PM Flag
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Our rule is that kids have to go out everyday. Even when it is rain. They also go when they have a cold or light fever. Your nanny is lazy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 05:05 PM Flag
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then tell her you don't care as long as no fever and/or vomit - take him to the park now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.13, 04:59 PM Flag
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