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[ - ] More on Direct Effects. Now that it appears that Michelle is no longer able to spearhead this organization, is anyone else going to step forward and take it on? I think we are all in agreement that this is a wonderful idea, Michelle has preexisting relationships, and it is labor intensive, but manageable. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Chicago 10.21.12, 03:54 PM Flag
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you are a psycho. leave this poor lady alone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.21.12, 06:23 PM Flag
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Not psycho, concerned about the charity. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.21.12, 10:52 PM Flag
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uh huh. go find something to do that doesn't involve crucifying this lady before she goes to trial and trying to take over her charity. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.21.12, 11:26 PM Flag
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Has some news come out that she won't be spearheading the charity anymore? If that is the case I would be interested in learning more. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.22.12, 03:19 AM Flag
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I don't know anything further, but I'm guessing that if her life is in turmoil that she won't have a lot of time/energy to run a time consuming charity. I don't think Michelle has a "lock" on poor schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.22.12, 08:56 PM Flag
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Update: She is continuing! Good for her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.31.12, 02:25 PM Flag
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I've heard she has nearly 8000 kids already covered and is actually seeking out additional schools as she has an abundance of donors. God bless that woman, she is in my prayers. All of you who sit in judgement of her will surely know how it feels some day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.01.12, 12:32 AM Flag
[ - ] first my mom never hits me. me and my bother got into a fight at mcdonalds we threw ketchup on each other.im older im 15 he is 13. i got some ketchup on some woman clothes and my mom had to reinburst her for the damage. my mom freak out on me told me i was a immature baby and my brother to in front of people in mcdonlads. Leaving mcdonalds she told us that she should get us some pacifers and some pampers and a playpen. people were looking at me. like she was right. she took away my x box my i pod and cell i cant go out on weekends now. on the car ride home she is yelling at us telling us when she goes to wallmart she should buy us a crib and stuff.telling me we made her look like a bad mother shes being a total bitch to me. Can i turn her into CPS for abuse saying those things to me? isnt it slander or something saying lies about someone. saying i need pampers and making me look bad in public.For the record he started it my brother not me. its not fair shes doing this. she took away my games and i cant go out now cause of that bitch. i want her to chill out and respect me 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Chicago 10.14.12, 03:41 PM Flag
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lol. You and your brother sound like brats. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.14.12, 03:44 PM Flag
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This story is fake. You've posted this before verbatim. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.14.12, 03:47 PM Flag
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Not only is this a fake, but it's appeared many other places online. Yahoo Answers, TeenHut, Circle of Moms. Google "I want her to chill out and respect me" if you'd like to see the range this goofball troll has achieved. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.14.12, 04:09 PM Flag
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Do you really think the foster family you'd end up with if CPS took you away would treat you better? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.14.12, 04:16 PM Flag
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Yes call CPS, they have a lot of time to worry about snotty priviledged children who are insulted by mommy and daddy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.14.12, 04:19 PM Flag
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MY MOM JUST DIDNT CALL ME A BABY BUT TOLD ME I BELONG IN PAMPERS AGAIN look people heard her call me a baby in mcdonalds and tell me that she was going to get me diapers and a crib for what i did. i have witnessess dont you think that would help with soical servcies. its not fair it was only ketchup we threw on people and the people in front of us were old like in 60s they wouldnt even know it was on there clothes if my mom didnt say anything. its not fair you know. i dont want to sound like a whinny baby . she had to pay 45 bucks for the clothes i ruined but that was her choice. BUT NO OTHER MOM WOULD TELL ME THAT I SHOULD BE IN DIAPERS AND NEED A BOTTLE ONLY MINE DOES THAT. thats how un cool she is.. IT WAS ONLY MCDONALDS NO PLACE FANCY AND IT WAS KETCHUP. her telling everyone im a baby and belong in pampers and stuff was foul you know and a bunch of lies. no one got hurt it was only ketchup. cause of her people think i need pampers on me now. she needs to chill the out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.14.12, 04:36 PM Flag
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np; are you serious? you are supposed to be 15? it sounds like you do belong in pampers. i hope you are figuring out how you can pay your mom back that $45 and make up for the embarrassment you caused. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.14.12, 04:46 PM Flag
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also, it's hard to believe that a 15 year old could write so badly. you don't have time to go to macdonald's. you should be at home working on your grammar and punctuation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.14.12, 04:47 PM Flag
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i want my mom to respect instead of treating me like im in pampers still [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.14.12, 07:05 PM Flag
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yes im serious..i told her pampers r for babies.she laughed at me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.14.12, 05:16 PM Flag
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It's a troll. http://www.usmessageboard.com/law-and-justice-system/232746-is-this-child-abuse-7.html http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20121013105717AAaqNTb http://www.circleofmoms.com/career-to-stay-at-home-moms/need-suggestions-on-this-matter-692351 It was also on College Confidential recently, but someone flagged it as a troll and the thread was removed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.14.12, 04:45 PM Flag
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^^ Sorry. I meant to just show the number of places this silly story has been posted. Clearly, I need to review link procedures [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.14.12, 04:46 PM Flag
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what do you think the point is? why is she/he doing this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.14.12, 04:52 PM Flag
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I think it's just a thing to get moms all riled up. I guess if your life is really dull maybe that's entertaining? All the responses are scripted, right down to the grammar and punctuation errors. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.14.12, 06:19 PM Flag
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This is the stupidest shit I've ever read - why would someone post this repeatedly here and other sites? It makes no sense. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.14.12, 05:07 PM Flag
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she stands there she disses me. tells peoplel lies that i need pampers back on me. dont i have rights? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.14.12, 05:15 PM Flag
[ - ] What are your thoughts on my situation? I am an avid baker..love it. I have baked for showers, parties, etc..for a profit. I took cake decorating classes years ago, but did not take it to the next level since I was a sahm and it was too much. Now..my sister learned to decorate cakes and does it as a side job every once in a while..she is very good at it. My kids are older now and I want to get back in the game of doing this for extra money. Not so much cake decorating but some cooking and baking. The problem lies with recipes. We share recipes ...experiment all the time. Many things she bakes and sells are recipes that I have given her or made first. Recently, I made a great recipe for cupcakes..she of course wants it. Part of me really does not want to give my recipes away anymore..I could be making a few bucks of my own. WWYD????? Any thoughts?? Am I being ridiculous? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Chicago 08.09.12, 09:30 PM Flag
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is this Theresa of RHONJ? jk. I don't think you are being ridiculous, save some recipes for yourself and make them. I wouldn't get too wrapped up in the recipes themselves b/c so many people make the same recipe all of the time yet everyones will still be different. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.09.12, 09:39 PM Flag
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no, you're being reasonable. if you don't want to, then don't give it to her. it's a trade secret. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.09.12, 09:45 PM Flag
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Maybe a little. If you each have the same recipes, only the greater artist wins anyway. Isn't that the lesson of all these cooking/baking shows? Recipes aren't going to make you a great baker/chef. If that were true all the books in my kitchen would make me the author of those books. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.09.12, 10:09 PM Flag
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Why don't you go into business together? She might not know you want to pursue this work too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.09.12, 10:15 PM Flag
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You're being completely reasonable. Tell her it's her time to ship some recipes/secrets to you. If she gets upset, she's a fucking bitch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.09.12, 10:22 PM Flag
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Is your sister local? If so, go into business together - you bakes, she decorates. If she isn't, sharing your recipes with your sister and making money off them on your own aren't mutually exclusive. That said, it is totally reasonable not to want to share your recipes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.09.12, 10:55 PM Flag
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Yes...she is local. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.09.12, 11:27 PM Flag
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I think you are being a little silly. The recipe isn't really the only thing that sells a product. It's the whole packaging, marketing, sales etc. I imagine you feel slightly jealous that she's taken steps to make this a reality and you haven't yet. If you start trying to get out there a little you will feel much less frustrated about her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.10.12, 12:14 AM Flag
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op--I agree with you...but on the other hand.. many things she makes she is using a recipe that I gave her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.10.12, 02:01 AM Flag
[ - ] NPN Chicago moms: Are you "busy"? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Chicago 07.03.12, 04:09 PM Flag
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How can I help you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.12, 04:15 PM Flag
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Depends. If you ask me "how are you?" I will never answer "busy". It's one of my pet peeves. EVERYONE is busy, but everyone has the ability to choose what their priorities are and then everyone should REFRAIN from complaining about there life. I WOH FT, have a 2yo and a 3yo, have many many relatives in town. We always have somehitng going on or something to do, but I prefer to think of it as "having fun" rather than "being busy". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.12, 04:37 PM Flag
[ - ] traveling to Chicago in July to visit family with our 2.4 yr old. Will be staying in Lincoln Park/Old Town. know about the zoo, the nature museum/shedd/field/art institute/MCA,the beach and the children's museum at Navy Pier. What other activities/places/outings would be fun? TIA! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Chicago 06.13.12, 09:58 AM Flag
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Millenium park has the art sculpters that spit out water and the kids play in that. Plus Target has a tent full of actitivites for the kids to do in there. There's also brookfiled zoo, shed aquarium, and Great America. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.12, 10:07 AM Flag
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Ditto Millennium Park. Check the Target kids schedule -- they have frequent kids concerts too. Great America is a trek (over an hour) and isn't geared towards kids that young, so I'd skip that. Museum of Science and Industry is not on the museum campus with the other museums (it is down in Hyde Park), but it is fun and has quite a bit of hands-on activities for little ones. Navy Pier has more than just the Children's Museum, so that can be fun. Depending on when you go, you may overlap with Taste of Chicago -- which I hate, but my kids love. And many of the street fests have kid-centric events too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.12, 11:03 AM Flag
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^ http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/supporting_narrative/events___special_events/events/mose/neighborhood_festivals4.html [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.12, 11:03 AM Flag
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^Sheffield Garden Walk is particularly good for kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.12, 11:05 AM Flag
[ - ] I'm moving from NYC to Chicago this summer and looking into preschools for my 3 yr old son. Anyone know which Chicago preschools are considered "good"? If you have any experience (good or bad) with Chicago preschools, I'd love to hear. Thank you! 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Chicago 05.23.12, 11:42 AM Flag
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What neighborhood? It's a big city... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.12, 11:44 AM Flag
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Depends on what you want. Full time, part time, daycare preschool (all year long), parochial etc. the ebtry point fir dome privates/parochials is 3yr preschool some it is 4yr preschool. Applications for most prescool was feb 2012. Public preschool CPS/prescool for all starts at 4 yo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.12, 11:47 AM Flag
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I'm looking for a 5 day, mornings program. He is currently in 3 day in nyc and is thriving. i want a real preschool, not a day care; a play based curriculum in a school with a good reputation. Looking at places to live in June so still not sure of location but figure i'll probably be driving him? Looking in Lincoln park and gold coast but open to other areas of the city (husband wants to be near the water, i want to be near families.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.12, 11:58 AM Flag
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Look at Resurrection at School and Seminary. Play-based, 5 days/week, mornings or afternoons. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.12, 02:19 PM Flag
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OP: some that I'm looking into include Gom Shalom, Chalk, Love Bugs and Mary Meyer. Any thoughts on those or others I should explore? I know I missed deadlines but so far everyone has been great about allowing me to get on the wait list. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.12, 12:01 PM Flag
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Look into the tuition based preschools in the public schools. Blaine, and Nettehorst are two one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.12, 12:16 PM Flag
[ - ] For Chicago people: 3 NPN posters you like most, 3 you like least. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Chicago 05.22.12, 05:15 PM Flag
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I am afraid to say for fear of causing some epic non post! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.12, 06:09 PM Flag
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The ones I don't like would probably love the negative publicity. There are some regular posters that I do like a lot, though. They tend to be reasoned and thoughtful and contribute to the discussion, rather than just "having an opinion." The ones that just blow up about how they are simply voicing their opinion, but not doing it in a way that contributes anything, are useless. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.12, 09:53 AM Flag
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The ones who are offended, annoyed, irritated and outraged. Which is probably 40% of the posters any given week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.12, 05:55 PM Flag
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I like least the ones who describe some situation and then ask, "Was I out of line?" or "Am I crazy to be mad about this?" who get all indignant when somebody says "yes" and then claim they are being "bullied." Heck, the ones who claim that anyone is "bullying" anyone on an anonymous internet chat board. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.12, 01:13 PM Flag
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^^See, e.g., Wishbone lady. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.12, 01:13 PM Flag
[ - ] Moving to Chicago from NYC. Where to live btwn Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Old Town, Roscoe Village and South Loop? Want to send kids to CPS. Prefer SFH. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Chicago 04.30.12, 06:08 PM Flag
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Lakeview has a nice family vibe. Old town has $$, as does Lincoln park, though LP also has a lot of college kids (DePaul). Roscoe Village is probably the best value, property-wise. South loop is up-and-coming but I haven't seen many kids there. Check out Logan Square and Wicker Park too - nice SFH available, many parks and playgrounds. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.30.12, 06:11 PM Flag
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They are all fine and very similar except for South Loop. That one doesn't really fit in the group. Why don't you just pick the schools that you're comfortable with and then see what homes are available and do it that way. All those areas are nice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.30.12, 06:14 PM Flag
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OP: Thanks for the replies. I'm trying to do as much narrowing down from NYC so all input is useful. Would you recommend even going the CPS route or is private the better option in Chicago? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.30.12, 06:17 PM Flag
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OR: you can do either. Lincoln park has a great school. Nettlehorst in Lakeview is a good public elementary. If you want private, old town has Catherine cook, LP has Francis Parker and Lakeview has Chicago day, I think. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.30.12, 06:19 PM Flag
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At Chicago City Day now and loving it. It's pricey, but if you have the means . . . [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.01.12, 06:57 AM Flag
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There are lot of good CPS schools. The privates all have great reputations too, but I haveno interest in shelling about 25-30K/year for private elementary. I guess it depends on your means. There are certainly plenty of good CPS options for elementary (high school is a different story). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.30.12, 06:20 PM Flag
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Im in river north-close to old town, gold coast, lincoln park etc. there is a park and we're by the river. lots of young families, professionals here. I dunno about the school situation though, hope this helps! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.30.12, 09:30 PM Flag
[ - ] Help! Am visiting chicago without my dc and I forgot the shields for my Medela pump!,, I'm in lincoln park what's close and open this early? Tia 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Chicago 04.29.12, 06:31 AM Flag
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Target on Elston [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.29.12, 07:07 AM Flag
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Thank u so much! Just called and they have them! I'm from new York city, so Target would never have come to mind. Have a great day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.29.12, 07:27 AM Flag
[ - ] NPN craziness: The woman who is on the verge of firing her nanny for giving her kid a Cheerio. The people who can't understand why the zoo would raise membership fees in a crappy economy. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Chicago 03.13.12, 05:40 PM Flag
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"My in laws have significant wealth" in the rings thread. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.13.12, 05:41 PM Flag
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NP: I can understand questioning why a zoo would raise membership fees in this economy. Zoos need more money, but if they raise fees then they'll likely have fewer members. Fewer members (and fewer visitors) can make it tougher to solicit big grants or corporate sponsorships, as well as means fewer opportunities to grow those new entering members into potential bigger donors and supporters. It's a balancing act, and all nonprofits of this type (museums, zoos, etc.) struggle to find the perfect balance. Raising membership fees has a lot of pitfalls, and not something any nonprofit would take lightly. There are a lot of risks, and it's not as easy as looking at the membership dues line in the budget. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.13.12, 06:15 PM Flag
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+1 regarding the Cheerios. So many of my nanny did x posts sound like they were written by control freaks. And everyone always piles on and agrees, including the nannies who never stick up for each other. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.14.12, 08:07 PM Flag
[ - ] Chicago: Recommend a restaurant downtown for visitors from Wisconsin where they won't need a reservation on a Friday night (or where they can get a reservation a day in advance). Visitors are a couple, not taking the kids along to dinner. No seafood. Nothing too spendy. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Chicago 02.22.12, 07:45 PM Flag
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steak house or pizza [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.22.12, 07:46 PM Flag
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Bandera on Michigan. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.22.12, 07:52 PM Flag
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Bandera (get a table in the window and watch the sites on Michigan Ave). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.22.12, 07:53 PM Flag
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The Gage on Michigan. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.22.12, 07:59 PM Flag
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Purple Pig is super yummy, no reservations. Tell them to go on the early side [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.22.12, 09:07 PM Flag
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If kids are older, Kinzie chop house. Traditional chicago steak, blues brothers under the el effect. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.23.12, 03:40 AM Flag
[ - ] Does a condo association board have an obligation to inform all units that one unit is in foreclosure proceedings? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Chicago 02.21.12, 06:48 AM Flag
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No. A foreclosure action is b/w the bank and owner...the board has little say in the matter. The condo board's obligation is only to recoup any unpaid assessments. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.21.12, 12:38 PM Flag
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Thanks. I realize that a board isn't involved in a foreclosure, except if assessments are delinquent. I'm just wondering if there is a fiduciary obligation to let other owners know about it, because it affects their property interest. Sort of sensitive and unpleasant all around. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.21.12, 01:43 PM Flag
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No, no fiduciary duty. And it may be problematic if they reveal confidential info about the owner who is being foreclosed upon. Besides the info is public. You can find out when the notice of foreclosure is filed on realtytrac.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.21.12, 07:38 PM Flag
[ - ] Moving from NYC to Chicago with a preschooler and need information on schools. Are private schools competitive (like NYC where there are top tier (TT) preschools? If so, which are TT schools? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Chicago 02.20.12, 01:43 PM Flag
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Lab school at U of Chicago. Latin. Frances Parker. Others aren't TT but there are many good ones. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.20.12, 01:45 PM Flag
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Only 3? Then what is the next tier? More first tier in NYC...I assume if not a legacy, we need to apply to more than 3... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.20.12, 02:04 PM Flag
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British school and Catherine Cooke are both great as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.20.12, 02:19 PM Flag
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Chicago is very different than NYC. Latin and Parker are the "old guard" schools -- and both admit all legacies and siblings. So only about 10 spots in a given year for new kids ( and most to diversity or big $$). These schools have a lot of prestige associated with them, but coming from NYC I was not impressed ( above other schools) with them academically in the lower schools. ( high school, when the class size grows, is a different story with Latin but still not impressed with Parker). However I did love each school's campus, sense of tradition, community. In terms of pure academics, I didn't find any difference - except with philosophy - between Latin, Parker, Chicago City Day, Sacred Heart, St Clement, Anshe Emet, FXW - all great schools with different things going for them. You really have to look. I thought Catherine Cook was the weakest of the group, and British School the strongest with a nice NYC feel. But it's about what you think - academically a relatively level playing field. ( I didn't mention Lab because that is an entirely different animal, with most spots reserved for professor's kids). In Chicago we are less caught up in all this BS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.20.12, 03:42 PM Flag
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Did you look at Catherine Cook and British noted above...though it looks like British is fairly new although people seem impressed with the program. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.20.12, 04:10 PM Flag
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Yes, five years ago we moved from NYC and both British and Catherine Cook were great about talking to us past the admissions deadline for 3 yr old preschool, and we ultimately got in to both over the summer. We loved the people we met at Catherine Cook, it was a warm and lovely place, but British just felt like New York to us if that makes sense. Sometimes you need a little NY in the midwest! We then looked at all the other schools for JK. We originally thought we would want Latin, but discovered it is more about status than anything else. Don't get me wrong, I actually think that is a valid reason to chose a school, but by that time we were so happy at BSC and so impressed with it. And pretty much everyone who wants gets into Latin for middle school, or to one of the selective enrollment high schools. For what its worth the other school we really loved was Sacred Heart. Just look at all the schools, stop worrying about tier and love the fact that there are no ERBs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.20.12, 04:54 PM Flag
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got cut off, sorry. most kids who want to are getting into Latin and Lab for high school, as well as the selective enrollment public high schools. ( My post above also got cut off, not used to posting here). What I said above is that I do think Catherine Cook is probably the weakest academically, and British School the strongest, but this is all subjective. Also really loved Sacred Heart. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.20.12, 05:07 PM Flag
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I am interested in what makes British "the strongest" academically? You said it is subjective but I am curious about any objective aspects you may identify or any comparatives. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.04.12, 06:53 PM Flag
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All of these schools are great academically. To me, the big distinction is between the schools that go through high school and those that don't. Latin, Lab and Parker all go through high school (British just started one, too.), but the rest don't. As is the case in NYC, applying and getting in is a PITA, so if you can avoid it, do! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.21.12, 10:14 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone else think CPS is on a fast track to self-destruction? As a CPS teacher and CPS parent who is normally non-paranoid, I'm pretty sure there is something bigger at play here and it isn't good. I hope I'm wrong, but I have this sick feeling I am right. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Chicago 02.17.12, 11:47 PM Flag
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elaborate please [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.18.12, 12:29 AM Flag
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Oh, I think he is baiting the union in hopes of a strike so he can pull a Ronald Reagan "air traffic controller" thing and fire every last teacher. Which would be really awful and funny when he fills schools with brand new teachers and more than half quit within the first year and the rest don't know what the hell they are doing and scores plummet. I think he wants to eliminate the teacher's union but not sure if he's calculated the final fall out from that very well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.18.12, 03:43 PM Flag
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Wow, under that scenario would they really have to hire all newbies or could they hire back the fired teachers after they re-apply? Can't see there being enough newbie teachers to fill each and every position in CPS. And the hiring process would be chaos. How exactly is he baiting the union? What's he offering? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.18.12, 07:17 PM Flag
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Please. He doesn't want to have to fire all of them. But he probably does want them to look bad so he has the public on his side. Sadly, the union leaders are making that really easy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.19.12, 05:24 AM Flag
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I think there is going to be a strike this fall. I personally know teachers at about two dozen schools in all parts of the city and every single one has between 90-100% of its teachers saying they are ready and willing to strike. And that's without even knowing what the contract details will be. All teachers know is that they are no longer able to bargain over basically anything at all other than money and we know we won't be getting much of a raise if anything at all. It won't be popular but families need to start at least thinking of what they'll do for childcare for a few days up to a few weeks come August and September. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.03.12, 12:45 PM Flag
[ - ] Chicago: NPN posters you'd like to meet? 43 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Chicago 02.12.12, 02:27 PM Flag
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by name or number? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.13.12, 08:22 PM Flag
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what? and be arrested for assault? no thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.13.12, 09:17 PM Flag
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Meet? How about spill hot coffee on? Or push out into traffic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.12, 08:22 AM Flag
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I would like to meet a few with an open mind... I have met members from other forums after having staunch opinions about them only to discover GASP I was mistaken. Of course sometimes it has only been confirmed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.12, 08:31 AM Flag
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Which forums are those? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.15.12, 07:54 AM Flag
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For some reason, I have not absorbed the new numbers like I had the old numbers, even though we've had the new numbers for about a year. Some frequent posters who are generally reasonable and ignore the trolls stick out, but there are so many that start with 2 that I can't differentiate. Unless they are loony. Those stick out. Don't need to meet those. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.12, 08:38 AM Flag
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Nurse E. Because though sometimes she goes too far, she seems to offer a very different point of view than the average UMC NPN mom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.12, 09:11 AM Flag
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Why do so many dislike her? What's the point of being so aggravated with her? I could mention a few that I dislike because they have their particular axe to grind but she is just like eh- whatever [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.12, 09:46 AM Flag
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She has a thousand axes to grind. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.12, 10:41 AM Flag
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Is a troll someone you don't like or is it someone [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.12, 01:19 PM Flag
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who is pretending to be someone else? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.12, 01:20 PM Flag
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Neither. Don't you know what a troll is? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.12, 02:03 PM Flag
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Guess not which is why I asked. Seems different people use the term differently. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.12, 02:52 PM Flag
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I always thought it meant a poster who talks shit and starts shit passive aggressively but if that were true this site would be urban troll [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.12, 02:54 PM Flag
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urban troll LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.12, 04:29 PM Flag
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Prob should be called urbantroll. On NPN, only a few do that, at least on a regular basis. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.12, 05:29 PM Flag
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I'm lost. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.12, 06:33 PM Flag
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Lucky you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.12, 08:08 PM Flag
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Because she is incredibly passive-agressive, and whenever she gets called on it, or other bad behavior, she plays victim, whines about 'bullies', and mean girls, and how awful everyone else is to her, and how she has a secret cabal of moms who totally agree with her but are 'too afraid' to post publically. She seems really, really unself-aware of it, too, which is odd in an adult woman. She ruins every thread she participates in, for me, because she doesn't understand the difference between having an opinion and judging someone, and is incapable of writing in declarative, comprehendible sentences. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.23.12, 02:29 PM Flag
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Couldn't have said it better myself! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.23.12, 03:27 PM Flag
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And it happens over and over and over and over. And she bears no responsibility, everyone is just mean, and she is sweet and accepting and "nonjudgmental". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.23.12, 03:35 PM Flag
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Incredibly un-self-aware. And the whole shit repeats again and again the same way, regardless of what the topic is. It's like Groundhog Day on NPN, except there is no funny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.23.12, 04:55 PM Flag
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Last I checked, it was not called "Neighborhood Nannies Will Tell You Why You Are Wrong", but man, she sure seems to think it is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.23.12, 06:26 PM Flag
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Also, she is fast on the 'needs moderation' button. If you disagree with her and call her on her nonsense, she will report your post, which means a moderator has to wade through the thread. It is a huge waste of time. I have been reported for merely disagreeing with her, which is ridiculous - literally, with no other commentary, simplying saying, "I like the red one" when she has said she liked the blue. Persecution complex, for the win! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.27.12, 10:26 AM Flag
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Who the hell reports stuff on NPN? Aside from a threat of bodily injury, which I don't think has ever happened. Seems like there is this self-appointed squadron of forum police out there cross-checking numbers and WHO CARES. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.28.12, 08:57 AM Flag
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Because she is allergic to capital letters, punctuation, and basic grammar. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.23.12, 02:35 PM Flag
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Can't think of one. Do you think posters are oddly deferential to the couple of dads who post? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.12, 08:14 PM Flag
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I have never seen anyone be deferential to anyone on NPN [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.14.12, 08:30 PM Flag
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Yes, very much so. There is almost a flirtatious quality to the responses. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.15.12, 07:52 AM Flag
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gross [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.15.12, 09:00 AM Flag
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Dads frequently want to be seen as funny. What's that about? One pretty funny Dad stalked off over a year ago because some thought his humor was a little inconsiderate at times. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.15.12, 07:56 PM Flag
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I don't remember that -- which "Dad" was that? I only remember the Sears Tower-joke dad getting his panties in a bunch, but he's still there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.16.12, 12:43 PM Flag
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I'd be curious about the ones who have to hire a professional organizer to clean their cabinets, are concerned about their engagement rings and can spend lots of time on very expensive birthday parties. Not condemning them, but their lives seem to different from mine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.15.12, 07:53 AM Flag
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you said a mouthful! the thread that will always stick out in my mind- does your ass really look better in 200 dollar jeans? um- puke! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.15.12, 10:28 AM Flag
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and then i couldnt believe how many responses came in and i looked up the brands and some were hundreds of dollars! and they are buying them behind their husbands back and lying about it. wtf? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.15.12, 10:29 AM Flag
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Another favorite? What color towels should i get for my bathroom? Get a grip and take your ass to target you ninny!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.15.12, 10:30 AM Flag
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But tell us what you really think! Haa! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.15.12, 10:42 AM Flag
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Ninny is such a good word. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.13, 02:07 AM Flag
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Not me. I don't think I'd have much to talk about with some of these posters. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.15.12, 10:43 AM Flag
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I suggest a charity fundraising mud wrestling event. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.15.12, 11:04 AM Flag
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What is it about the internet that makes me just want to slap somebody?!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.16.12, 05:39 PM Flag
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Whoever you are above accusing someone of reporting you are full of shit. There is no way to know who reports. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.31.12, 10:19 AM Flag
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Unless they proudly boast of doing so, which that person has many times. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.04.12, 05:38 PM Flag
[ - ] Chicago NPN specific post: Anyone else think that the "Mom, don't ruin my fun" poster is under 30? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Chicago 02.08.12, 04:11 AM Flag
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Yeah, probably. She doesn't seem to have a lot of awareness of a world outside of her own, which I guess is more common in a younger rather than older person. She definitely doesn't seem very pleasant to be around. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.08.12, 05:28 PM Flag
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Interesting assumption, but I'm under 30, and disagreed with her ton and judgements. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.09.12, 08:46 AM Flag
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^^tone [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.09.12, 08:47 AM Flag
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She sounded like the woman a few months ago who was in danger of being homeless. The same endless sentences and run on thinking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.09.12, 11:52 AM Flag
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I remember her. She kept coming up with excuses for why suggestions wouldn't work, while at the same time seeming desperate for help. I couldn't figure out what the heck she wanted. It was like you couldn't get through to her. The playground poster seemed to get it, a little, by the end. I think. That thread got pretty off track. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.09.12, 12:07 PM Flag
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I couldn't really get a sense of what she might be like. Confusing posts. I thought the weirdest thing was being upset with other parents at the park who were playing with their own kids, because then her kid didn't have anyone to play with. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.09.12, 12:10 PM Flag
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Yes,it was as if she needed to prove that her refusal to play with her kid was based upon a superior philosophy. Great excuse for those moms I see in the park who are so absorbed on their smartphones that they can't look up when their kids call them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.10.12, 10:33 AM Flag
[ - ] Never thought I'd say this, but I kind of miss 17279! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Chicago 02.02.12, 05:10 PM Flag
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What is that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.02.12, 05:22 PM Flag
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Oops, I'm sorry. I tried to get this on the Chicago board, but I think it defaulted to the general board. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.02.12, 05:24 PM Flag
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I'd like to see what her comments would be on these stupid nanny wars and general NurseE BS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.03.12, 08:21 AM Flag
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Where did she go? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.05.12, 01:14 PM Flag
[ - ] The ADHD post on NPN has been one of the more interesting ones! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Chicago 01.31.12, 10:55 AM Flag
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NPN? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.31.12, 10:58 AM Flag
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I agree [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.31.12, 11:00 AM Flag
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Can you tell us what NPN is? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.31.12, 11:02 AM Flag
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since I'm not a Chicagoan I can't read it! Please share. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.31.12, 11:04 AM Flag
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