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[ - ] American portion sizes are out of control. What passes as an entree for one is really enough for two. That's why Americans are so fat. 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:14 AM Flag
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Gasp!!! Alert the press! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:21 AM Flag
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Seriously how come no one has ever pointed this out before??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:23 AM Flag
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Deep poster here! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:32 AM Flag
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OMG you're so right. No one ever told me not to order popcorn bigger than my head. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:17 AM Flag
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Ding ding ding. Let me guess, another *European* rocket scientist. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:23 AM Flag
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you just discovered this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:16 AM Flag
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Eat half,take the rest home for the next day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:23 AM Flag
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French people are generally unhealthy. I lived in Paris and everyone smokes and never exercises. Their teeth are rotting and are incapable of walking fast like NYers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:18 AM Flag
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yeah, it doesn't matter how thin french women are, if they're smoking to achieve it. they've just cancelled out all the health benefits of being thin x100. god knows i'd be a rail if i smoked and drank coffee all day too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:26 AM Flag
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some people smoke and are still fat. imagine how fat they'd be if they didn't smoke. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:21 AM Flag
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but they are thing and very fashionable [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:27 AM Flag
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*thin* Learn to spell. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:33 AM Flag
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Ever heard of a typo? Or do you think she doesn't know how to spell thin? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:46 AM Flag
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True. Know several French people and they smoke like crazy and drink like fish. Their livers are shot and they smell. Don't take showers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:23 AM Flag
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its because of no a/c in FR [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:56 AM Flag
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No way! And when you order that fatty burger, did you know that the waiter will stand there and watch to make sure you eat the entire thing--and if you don't--it will be shoved down your throat! You are a victim of the restaurant industry, you poor thing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:31 AM Flag
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Is this really news worthy for you? What happened, did you just get back from having dinner with your ILs at TGIFridays for the first time? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:41 AM Flag
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Americans eat a lot of junk, that's why they're obese. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:23 AM Flag
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Enormous portions of hyperprocessed fake-food trash. The problem is the combination of those two issues. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:30 AM Flag
[ - ] New bf is awesome, really happy with him... BUT he is horrible in bed. What do I do? I've faked it EVERY time so far, he can't make me come from penetration or oral =( 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:14 AM Flag
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Is he big? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:16 AM Flag
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Teach him! Especially if he is awesome otherwise [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:17 AM Flag
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op: I was thinking that, view it as a long project maybe... it's just all a little fast. He doesn't come quick, there's just no build up - he pounds away from the getgo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:24 AM Flag
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Yes, especially if he's a good guy. They are hard to find. Seems like anyone can be taught if they are willing to learn [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:28 AM Flag
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NP: Lol. I'm picturing the guy Carrie met at a wedding who bangs her like a hardwired rabbit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:14 AM Flag
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= not awesome [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:23 AM Flag
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Toodles. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:24 AM Flag
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Get off this board teenage boy or old perv. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:18 AM Flag
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I hope my new GF didn't post this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:25 AM Flag
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Lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:21 AM Flag
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wow. sex is mental, so you must not be all that happy with him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:27 AM Flag
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op: I had a bad relationship previously... my ex told me he was only with me for sex and that's definitely stuck with me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:23 AM Flag
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np. That's quite an assumption. Sex is mental AND physical. By your logic, a woman who has an orgasm while being raped must be happy. (And yes, that does happen to some women.) If OP and her new guy aren't doing the right physical stuff, the mental part alone isn't going to cut it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:34 AM Flag
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Toys [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:33 AM Flag
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Ditch. Lovers are born. Find one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:39 AM Flag
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How new is this bf? How many times have you faked it so far? This is why I think it's a bad idea to fake it; now, not only do you you need to teach him to do things correctly (if you want to stay with him), you also have to figure out how not to offend him when he realizes he hasn't been getting you there so far. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:50 AM Flag
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horrible combination as some things just cannot be taught. Think you made a mistake to go the "fake" route. Poor guy thinks he's got you all hot and bothered when it's just not happening for you. You need to figure out how to add a vibrator so that you can actually enjoy yourself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:47 AM Flag
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Teach him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:57 AM Flag
[ - ] Question for any atheists out there - will you let your DS join the boy scouts? 36 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:10 AM Flag
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how about us Christians who are not homophobic? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:20 AM Flag
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OP: I just feel like the whole atheist ban gets lost in the shuffle. IF (and that's a big if) they manage to include gay people, I still won't allow DS to participate. Just wondering how others feel. And btw, if they decided to let atheists participate but not gay people, I still wouldn't allow DS to join. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:18 AM Flag
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I think its fine you don't like Cub Scouts or Boy Scouts. Our family has been nothing but thrilled with the experience. We are liberal nyc dwellers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:26 AM Flag
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OP: I'm just kind of bummed it's exclusionary on social issues, b/c otherwise I think there are a lot of great things about the organization. Time to research alternatives, I guess. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:23 AM Flag
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how many organizations in your life are you 100% in line with? Do you think something will be said at meetings that you simple can't accept? How old is your ds? Do you live in NYC. I can assure you in our Cub Scout Pact no one every said anything about homosexuals or athiests. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:33 AM Flag
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OP: It's more that I don't want my dues supporting the national organization. Your first point, though, is why I'm waffling. I am perfectly willing to take my kids to church / synagogue / mosque wherever in the context of an open discussion about religion, I just don't want to support an organization that teaches atheists are going to hell and should be shunned - even if it's never mentioned on the local level. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:30 AM Flag
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that is certainly not mentioned at all in our cub scout meetings!! the dues we pay can't possibly pay for the fun/activities and learning that the boys get. But again, I totally understand why you would not even want to pursue and respect that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:38 AM Flag
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I wouldn't do boys outs regardless of how they reshape in the next year. Just don't see it as a good or worthwhile thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:37 AM Flag
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elaborate? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:46 AM Flag
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THIS +1mm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:18 AM Flag
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No catholic school. no boy scouts, no altar boys, no. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:19 AM Flag
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hell no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:15 AM Flag
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I have been taking DS to NAMBLA meetings - better percentage for him to find a worthy mate there than with the local Boy Scout troop [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:23 AM Flag
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omg, I had to google that... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:24 AM Flag
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atheism is sad and egotistical. I admit I don't really know what is the cause of all being, but to say everything is nothing is so know-it-all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:19 AM Flag
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OP: Atheism is not a religion. Most of us aren't militant and aren't exactly proseletyzing. I never mention it for fear of blowback. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:21 AM Flag
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more of an Agnostic? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:29 AM Flag
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OP: I guess. I'm more in the camp of "I don't know and I don't think anyone else really does either." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:24 AM Flag
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Me too. I don't talk about religion because I don't care. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:27 AM Flag
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That is Agnostic - not Atheist. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:39 AM Flag
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OP: Eh, different definitions float around. I guess my best description is, I don't think there is a god in the "people of the book" sense, but I'm open to evidence suggesting otherwise. I don't knock believers. DH says I'm an intellectually lazy atheist. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:35 AM Flag
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I have no problem mentioning it, it's part of who I am. I just have never believed in a god. It's not sad or egotistical. I am ethical, caring, do-gooding, and not religious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:36 AM Flag
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OP: Bingo. I live in a more chuch-going area, which is why I'm a little nervous about mentioning. If someone asks me point blank, I don't lie though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:32 AM Flag
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You sound sad and ignorant if that's your take-away about atheism. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:37 AM Flag
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this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:25 AM Flag
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http://sne.tripod.com/famous.htm Famous Scouts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:28 AM Flag
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Too many closeted gays. Don't think the organization, like the Catholic Church, had sufficiently cleaned house [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:24 AM Flag
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OP: My dad was a closeted gay for many years and is a wonderful person, dad and grandfather, so that's not my issue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:26 AM Flag
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You do understand that child miles terms are not gay right? Even the men who target boys? Feels like you've got your facts mixed up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:32 AM Flag
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Or Judiasm, or Muslim. All religions have issues with pedophiles. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:40 AM Flag
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No, but I am not a joiner. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:27 AM Flag
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you don't belong to a single institution? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:39 AM Flag
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Nope. I think that stuff is lame. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:15 AM Flag
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PTA? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:18 AM Flag
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Nope. I volunteer in the classroom. I think the PTA is self serving. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:36 AM Flag
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It would depend on the local group. I think there's the national stance, and then there's the reality at the local level. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:29 AM Flag
[ - ] Mens watch question: Is Lucien Piccard a 'good' brand? What about Swiss Legend? And Invicta is sort of crappy, yes? To give an idea of dh's taste, most of the time he wears a vintage Rolex which I got him a long time ago when we got engaged. Last year when I wanted to get him something nice but less expensive to wear some days, someone suggested Movado ESQ and I bought one that he loves. I also gave him a skeleton watch by Stuhrling that was less successful. TIA for comments on the above, and other suggestions gratefully received as well. 26 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:10 AM Flag
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I like tag's for men. I also like longines. Check em out! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:20 AM Flag
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It sounds like he has enough watches. Omega or Breitling are good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:20 AM Flag
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Ohhh! Omega! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:27 AM Flag
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Well, I don't think anyone can have enough watches but we can have too many expensive watches, and both Omega and Breitling are out of my price range now! But I appreciate the suggestions and hope to consider them in the future. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:34 AM Flag
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I think he has enough watches too, bit boring to keep giving hthe same gift? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:09 AM Flag
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Noooooo :-) Think of it as a collection! Men don't wear jewelry, at least, my dh doesn't (my dad and brother don't either), so it's hard to get something personal. Watches are personal jewelry. I wear a different watch most days (but not expensive ones) myself. And DD wears 3 at a time, different (also cheap) ones on different days. Time (no pun intended) to get DH into that too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:50 AM Flag
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I am a watch expert. Ask me anything [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:26 AM Flag
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I did! What do you think of Lucien Piccard and Swiss Legend? :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:31 AM Flag
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I'm afraid I've never heard of either. A quick Google check and I would go with swiss legend [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:36 AM Flag
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Thank you so much! What do you think of Seiko? And do you recommend any particular line in the 2 to 300 dollar range? tia [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:58 AM Flag
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Seiko....noooo. I like citizen eco drive. Very handsome [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:56 AM Flag
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Thanks! I will look at the citizen eco drives... :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:10 AM Flag
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Are Omegas or Rolexes worth it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:02 AM Flag
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Yes. Omegas are beautiful and age wonderfully. Rolex is classic elegance [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:08 AM Flag
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I am OP and I think Rolexes are worth it. I'm just looking for something different now. Both my dad and my dh wear their Rolexes almost every day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:11 AM Flag
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^PS I am sure Omegas are too; I just don't have personal familiarity with them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:12 AM Flag
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Cool! Which one should I get my dad? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:12 AM Flag
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I vote longines [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:23 AM Flag
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Why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:22 AM Flag
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They are beautiful, timeless (no pun intended) and classic. I have onr [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:36 AM Flag
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I do too (esp. the Tag Carreras) but unfortunately not in my price range now. I bought the Rolex pre-dc when I had a different relationship with money :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:22 AM Flag
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I sorry, isn't Lucien Piccard the captain from Star Trek the Next Generation? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:24 AM Flag
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Tee hee! That's Jon Luc Picard but I have that association too, which is why I was thinking the watch name was familiar when in fact it wasn't. (OP here) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:51 AM Flag
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Omg lol. Thanks for the heads up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:34 AM Flag
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OMG, it's Jean-Luc. Get it together. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:39 AM Flag
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WATCH JOCK ALERT. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:31 AM Flag
[ - ] S/O-Why do SAHMs get so much BS for not working? Neither of my parents stayed home, my dad was an attorney and my mom was a surgeon, so they both had very demanding jobs. I made myself dinner every night starting in MS, nobody ever came to my soccer games to cheer for me, I did a lot of bad things that they never even new about, because they weren't around, I feel I missed out on a lot, because both of my parents were so career oriented. I'm not naive, I know that it doesn't have to be like this for all WOHMs and this isn't the case for most, but for me it was important to stay home with my kids after I had them. I went to a good college, I could go back to work if I wanted to and make a decent living for myself, but it's something I choose not to do. It's what I feel is best for me and my family just as for many people and families it works best for the mom to be a WOHM. My husband makes a good salary which he is able to support our family on and I'm thankful for that. Being a WOHM doesn't mean you don't love your kids or take care of your family and being a SAHM doesn't mean you're too lazy to do anything else and you married DH for his money, ok? We all need to choose what makes us happy in life. 30 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:07 AM Flag
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Agreed. Sorry you feel your parents missed out in your childhood, I am doing my best to avoid my kids feeling the same. Signed, Wohm. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:08 AM Flag
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What makes us happy? For me it's General Tso chicken and cold sesame noodles [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:15 AM Flag
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Great recipe for those! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:32 AM Flag
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I am you! Hi! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:16 AM Flag
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I agree op. Very similar. I honestly think the only place our personal choices get judged is on this board. I really don't feel it irl. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:21 AM Flag
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I think the women giving SAHMs so much flack feel guilty they are missing out on these years. I've been on both sides. I'm a SAHM now and we have to live frugally but I'm happy I'm with them every day. I felt horrible when I was working and feel like I missed out on so much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:22 AM Flag
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I think you missed the point of the OP's speech. It was about NOT hating on people that are different from you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:27 AM Flag
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we don't feel guilty. This assumption is as cliche as saying SAHM's are lazy. Just stop judging each other! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:23 AM Flag
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Is your DH around any more than your father was? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:18 AM Flag
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Yes, definitely. He makes much more of an effort to be there than my parents did as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:27 AM Flag
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So maybe the type of parent you are isn't determined by your employment status? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:36 AM Flag
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Totally agree. I worked for years and years and sincerely regret some of the time I was not home. I'm SAHM now and it's the right thing for me and the family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:18 AM Flag
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I work FT and wish I was you. Bless you moms at home and in the office. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:25 AM Flag
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Bless? UB definitely has diversified geographically. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:21 AM Flag
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No, you couldn't make a decent living now. That is the truth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:21 AM Flag
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When I was working, before I had my kids I made 250K a year on my own. I understand that if I went back now I'd make less since I've been out of the work force, but if I decided tomorrow that it was important to me to make my own money and be independent from my husbands salary I could do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:31 AM Flag
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Much less. You only have a bachelors right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:32 AM Flag
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Nope, I went to law school actually. I didn't always plan on being a SAHM, even after I was pregnant with my first I thought I'd just take a year off, then go back, but I ended up deciding not to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:28 AM Flag
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Long term out of work lawyer? You wouldn't make anything. Sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:35 AM Flag
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Four years and went to an ivy law school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:32 AM Flag
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Not worth a thing, I'm sorry. Send out cvs and see. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:34 AM Flag
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So not true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:35 AM Flag
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Yes it is. You should test it out just so you know what position you are truly in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:37 AM Flag
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she wants you to feel badly for staying at home. don't. the truth is that you can always create a second chapter of your career. if you go back you won't be willing to fight the newbies at biglaw for scraps anyway! you're an intelligent woman. it scares many women to step out of the rat race, but when you do, it's not the end. trust me. working on chapter 2 now! the career that i want post staying at home with child is so different than what i had before, so my ability to get back in that particular game is irrelevant to me. plus, stepping outside the rat race gives you so much more perspective on ways to earn money through a career that aren't just corporate and draining but profitable and satisfying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:52 AM Flag
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A bunch of SAHMs on UB called me a bitch incapable of handling my own dcs. This was in response to nanny responsibilities question I posted. I have never seen anybody attack SAHMs like that on UB [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:29 AM Flag
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It's great you are staying home with your kids, enjoy them! Don't know why the hate for SAHM's, don't care either! I'm home w the kids now and I'm happy. When it's time for me to return to work, I'll be happy then too. Like you, my parents were never around. Always working [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:35 AM Flag
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I'm a WOHM and I'm very sorry for your childhood experience and I'm glad you've found what works best for you. That being said, I think it is a two-way street. My parents were very religious and fully expected that their daughters would be SAH because that is what women were so supposed to do. My mom was SAHM my time at home and she was deeply depressed and abusive. So abusive that I hated her for years and years and vowed to never put myself in that position. I recognize, though, that it was my own particular experience and not that of others. I don't really think we can make decisions based on how we were raised, but what we feel in our gut is best for our family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:36 AM Flag
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You try to correct what you feel hurt you/was lacking in your upbringing. I was moved often ,continents, as a young child. My clueless parents never prepared us and what do i do now? Firmly planted in one place, want to go to same restaurants, vacation spots, need familiaity. It feels important to me because thats what 'traumaised' me. With kids, you get an opportunity to master, correct some ills from your childhood. Its as much about you as itis about whats best. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:45 AM Flag
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People should do whatever works for their family - but your experience is yours, and has nothing to do w/ others' Both my parents worked and our lives were great -- because they both love us to death and would do anything for us. They were great role models and worked to provide a good life for us. Sounds like your parents were pretty driven and career-oriented - which is a bit self-serving - but they probably also did it to give you a good life. Your choices were your choices - don't blame your parents for not being around. Own your choices. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:54 AM Flag
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:59 AM Flag
[ - ] According two Princeton researchers, here are the effects of various hooks on a 1600 SAT: Blacks: +230; Hispanics: +185; Asians: –50; Recruited athletes: +200; Legacies (children of alumni): +160 20 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:05 AM Flag
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Hooks? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:12 AM Flag
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Enlighten us - what's a hook? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:07 AM Flag
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Diversity, athletics, legacies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:08 AM Flag
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???? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:11 AM Flag
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So does this mean that a black legacy recruited athlete can get a 1040 on the SAT. And the College Board will change it to a 1600? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:19 AM Flag
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I doubt it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:20 AM Flag
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I wonder if they aggregate [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:21 AM Flag
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Yes op what are you saying? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:23 AM Flag
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It means that if you have a 1060 on the SAT, if you are African American, you get the advantage of an equivalent 230 increase on your SAT. If you are white and have a 1060, you have a 1060. If you are black and 1060, you get an admissions advantage as if you had a 1290 SAT. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:07 AM Flag
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Actually, if you are white and had a parent go to that college, you get an extra 160 points. So OP, you believe admission to every college should be based only on SAT? The top scores get in, period? No grades, essays, extras? It's all about the SAT? Fine, but lol, don't complain when your white son still doesn't get in! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:27 AM Flag
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No. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:11 AM Flag
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Source link? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:28 AM Flag
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http://www.princeton.edu/~tje/files/Opportunity%20Cost%20of%20Admission%20Preferences%20Espenshade%20Chung%20June%202005.pdf [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:15 AM Flag
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Can you explain what this all means? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:48 AM Flag
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It means OP is a racist moron. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:00 AM Flag
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No, it's an actual research study out of Princeton. See above. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:15 AM Flag
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But so what? How do you quantify this stuff? Beyond the SAT, I mean. The job that admissions officers have comparing kids--especially at these competitive levels--of such different backgrounds, talents, and achievements is unbelievable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:19 AM Flag
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Who the hell is racist against legacies? They're all white. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:13 AM Flag
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What OP is trying to explain is that if you are a white child of an alumni, your SAT score can be 160 points below the school's average. What is amazing is that assuming it is a decent school, you are the fortunate child to have a college educated parent. Whereas for an African or Hispanic student, who is far and way MUCH more likely to be the first person in his/her family to attend college, their SAT scores are also below average, even a bit more than the white kids of alums. She is saying that if you are going to lower standards so much for rich kids with college educated parents, then you should certainly lower them for poor kids who may be the first in their family to go to college. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:13 AM Flag
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^^^African-American [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:14 AM Flag
[ - ] City and Country school? How hard to get a spot for k? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:01 AM Flag
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If u r not in pre k there, forget it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:03 AM Flag
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Very hard for K. They start at 2yr and all depends on siblings applying for K and how many from the preK leaving. For the past 5 yrs, very few spots for K [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:09 AM Flag
[ - ] Gays have already started anally raping the boy scouts under their control 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:01 AM Flag
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A Phoenixville man who used to live in Milford Township, Bucks County, was charged yesterday with raping an 11-year-old boy in 1985 when the child was in the man's Boy Scout troop. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:01 AM Flag
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http://articles.mcall.com/1996-05-02/news/3093483_1_rubenstein-chester-county-lives [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:01 AM Flag
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IN 1985?????????????????????????????? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:05 AM Flag
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Was he a Christian? Because if so, we need to ban all Christians from the Boy Scouts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:16 AM Flag
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I sorry. I think you might want to do further research into the definition of "Already". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:56 AM Flag
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LOL. What a (bad) fear-mongerer this OP is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:01 AM Flag
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gotta celebrate today!s victory don't they? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:05 AM Flag
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The Boy Scouts are going to be like SS TTs - scout masters are going to be like the teachers there! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:08 AM Flag
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This has been around forever. Everyone knows this about the boy scouts. You send your kids to boy scout camp you're insane. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:30 AM Flag
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Just saw on the WPIX 11 news that three new Boy Scout troops opened in the west village since this afternoon! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:10 AM Flag
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that can't be true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:21 AM Flag
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You're just a vile human being [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:49 AM Flag
[ - ] Let's stand up for justice. Avoid buying clothing, home items, and other goods manufactured by U.S. retailers using factories in Bangladesh. European retailers have signed onto supporting the upgrade and maintenance of their Bangladesh factories according to human rights standards. The big hold out is still U.S. retailers. That's not okay. The following U.S. companies have not agreed: Walmart (no surprise) Gap( let's not forget that Gap over the years has had multiple MULTIPLE human rights violations with manufacturing including child labor violations), JC Penny, and Target. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:00 AM Flag
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Ita. But your money where your mouth is [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:09 AM Flag
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I hate JCPenney. Since the Old CEO was replaced with hat jack azz (now fired, hallelujah), the stores were all remodeled to take after Forever 22 with loud rap, and rock music blaring from every speaker in the store, including bathrooms...I will not shop there..also qualified of clothing has declined considerably . [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:21 AM Flag
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JC Penney sucks now. I used to go there to get jeans and shorts that came to my waist (instead of the low rise stuff you find everywhere) and always found other well made simple clothing to buy too like tshirts, turtlenecks and cardigans. Now, I can't even find the damn jeans. They are spread out by designer and not in one area. I guess JCP doesn't know who their shopper is. If we cared about labels, we would be shopping there! The last time I went there, I got dizzy with all the lights and music and just had to get out of there. Never again. Any idea where I can get jeans and shorts that come to waist and don't look dowdy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:27 AM Flag
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Macy's or Kohls? Do you remember the brand? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:32 AM Flag
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Kohls carries a lot of the same stuff, doesn't it? There's one in Newport I will have to check out if I can be bothered to go to NJ. I can't remember the brands, but I will look next time I am prepared to shop. I think shorts might have been Liz Claiborne or Lee. The good quality cotton-wear was their own brand. Didn't see any of that last time. Can't stand the see-through t-shirts of Old Navy, H&M and Uniqlo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:01 AM Flag
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It was St Johns Bay. It was their proprietary brand. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:25 AM Flag
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AMEN, Sister. I had the same experience, hated the clothes and haven't been back in over a year. Miss the coupons, quality and environment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:57 AM Flag
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you think Bangladesh is the only country with issues like this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:17 AM Flag
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Oh please, I wouldn't pay one penny more for safe work conditions in Bangladesh. And if people actually did cause wages and safety costs to move up, manufacturing would just switch to the Philippines. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:24 AM Flag
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Don't limit it to just Bangladesh - you are letting them off way too easy. There are terrible conditions in many foreign factories. A ban like this will just encourage them to switch to another country - and the workers in Bangladesh will lose their jobs. We need to demand fair working practices everywhere. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:08 AM Flag
[ - ] The New York Times is sending a reporter to live in the Hamptons full-time this summer and write stories about the area from there. Is the Hamptons that big of a deal that the Times needs to allot a full-time reporter to it? I could see New York Social Diary or maybe even New York magazine doing this - but the New York Times? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:58 AM Flag
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the NY Post did it for a while, maybe still does. They called it Hamptons Diary. It was pretty boring. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:01 AM Flag
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Lizzie Grubman stopped running people over!! How boring! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:36 AM Flag
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the Styles section pays a lot of bills over there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:01 AM Flag
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op: One of the weird things about it is they're sending one of their longtime political reporters to do the coverage. Not anyone from Styles or Travel. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:31 AM Flag
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Lisa Maria Falcone might get another DUI!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:05 AM Flag
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Lizzie Gruber! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:35 AM Flag
[ - ] So I spent months crying over ex. I just bumped into him and current wife no ahahahhahahaha Hahahahhahahahhahaha you assholes deserve each other 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:58 AM Flag
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Good for you! Seriously. You deserved better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:00 AM Flag
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I had some serious love goggles on lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:01 AM Flag
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Amen sister! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:56 AM Flag
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You sound angry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:03 AM Flag
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Hahahhaha actually laughing hysterically. Really? I spent a year if my life pining over this lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:13 AM Flag
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I don't understand what's so funny? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:18 AM Flag
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They are both jackasses and it looks like I dodged a bullet [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:10 AM Flag
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This type of story always reminds me of the scene in When Harry Met Sally when they're playing with the karaoke machine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:11 AM Flag
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"It's my voice, isn't it? I knew it. I knew it, Harry." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:17 AM Flag
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I'm front of IRA! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:26 AM Flag
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In. Dammit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:26 AM Flag
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OR: This is one of my favorite "social awkwardness" scenes ever! SO perfect. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:27 AM Flag
[ - ] how about Rob Ford, the alleged crackhead mayor of Toronto????? Anyone following/enjoying that story? Somali drug dealers are shopping around a cellphone video of him supposedly smoking crack. Gawker has a 'crackstarter' to try to raise the $200k they're demanding. It's more than halfway there!! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:58 AM Flag
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Lol! I might donate to that fund. Did you hear some of the stuff he was saying? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:10 AM Flag
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Ford is an embarrassment. But I really don't want the drug dealers to profit off this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:58 AM Flag
[ - ] Argh! Now that the weather is officially cold and crappy in NYC for the weekend, what's everyone doing with young DC's??? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:56 AM Flag
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Come to LA: low to mid 70s. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:12 AM Flag
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Hitting the Memorial Day Fair in our neighborhood (Sunnyside, Queens). That way if it rains, we're close to home! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:17 AM Flag
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How do you like Sunnyside? I don't know much about it but I feel that Queens is kind of rising. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:29 AM Flag
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I've been here nearly a decade and love it. It's so close to Manhattan (for commute) and the space you get for the money is fantastic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:01 AM Flag
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Safe? Decent food nearby? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:57 AM Flag
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Yes and absolutely. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:36 AM Flag
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bronx zoo, liberty science center, and going to the movies to see Epic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:39 AM Flag
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Great plan! Going for Epic, too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:32 AM Flag
[ - ] Bye bye diet, hello popovers 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:56 AM Flag
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:) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:08 AM Flag
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You might the right choice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:10 AM Flag
[ - ] Is beef jerky a good or bad diet food? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:53 AM Flag
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My mom is doing the paleo diet and she will ocasionally snack on it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:48 AM Flag
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Organic one is good [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:54 AM Flag
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Good for Atkins [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:54 AM Flag
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bad - too much sodium. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:54 AM Flag
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Waaay too much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:12 AM Flag
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high in protein but also high in sodium. Depends on what food profile you're looking for. As far as losing weight better to eat a whole steak, more filling. But better to eat beef jerky than a candy bar. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:49 AM Flag
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I just don't see a scenario in which salty preservative laden jerky is "healthy". But it's low in carbs. So is the package it comes in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:57 AM Flag
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It is pretty low calorie too. I think the recent medical advice is that there is no reason to restrict salt unless you have high blood pressure [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:08 AM Flag
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I made my own beef jerks. No preservatives and tasted great! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:29 AM Flag
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Jerky^^ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:35 AM Flag
[ - ] 4 year old ds have been holding food in his mouth for the last two days. He chews and chews, but doesn't swallow. Whats going on? Its beyond annoying!!! 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:49 AM Flag
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I have a nephew who did that! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:51 AM Flag
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Wait...he has two days worth of food in his mouth? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:46 AM Flag
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lol i think the op meant the behavior itself has been going on for the past two days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:53 AM Flag
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Lol, no I let him spit it after of two hours.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:53 AM Flag
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My dc I'd that but he grew out of it. Just be careful not to pay it to much attention. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:49 AM Flag
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Op but what do I do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:56 AM Flag
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they grow out of it. had one who held piece of chicken for 3 hours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:54 AM Flag
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But what do I do, just let him not eat? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:57 AM Flag
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Check his tonsils? Just a thought. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:08 AM Flag
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you let him eat but ignore the food holding. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:15 AM Flag
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Yup. Because if make it seem like a big deal he will use it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:11 AM Flag
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this for sure. it's all about control. he found something you have no control over. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:18 AM Flag
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Stop feeding him. Seriously. I hate making food and watching it go to waste. He'll eat when he's hungry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:29 AM Flag
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Op so do I!!! But if it's dinner time, I have to offer him food! No? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:32 AM Flag
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If you are sitting as a family I suppose you have to give him a small plate. But I agree with the other posters, just ignore it. It's probably an attention thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:34 AM Flag
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Mine did this twice for a few weeks each time. It was so stressful. I wish I understood why it happened and why it stopped. But I don't. Just know that you are not alone, and those who have experienced it feel your pain. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:56 AM Flag
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Thanks so much. I guess it shouldn't be, but it's so stressful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:06 AM Flag
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He have? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:13 AM Flag
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Oh please, go away [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:11 AM Flag
[ - ] I do not understand President Obama's reluctance to use drones. drone killings are the tool that broke al qaeda's back. why would President Obama give up such an effective weapon? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:44 AM Flag
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because innocent people die? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:45 AM Flag
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So do innocent americans if terrorists are not killed. I think is is bad policy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:46 AM Flag
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you asked why he is reluctant and i answered [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:50 AM Flag
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How would you feel about the use of unmanned drones in our country, to take out suspected terrorists? What if those suspected terrorists were in fact innocent? What if they lived next door to your parents, and your parents were also killed in the attack? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:51 AM Flag
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Answer: In right-wing warmonger's mind - if they live in a muslim country, they are never innocent. [ Reply | More
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I am a right-wing warmonger and I don't feel that way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:06 AM Flag
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Call me a cynic but if we had to kill a few pashtun goat herders to get ayman al-zwahiri, I'd be okay with that. You're creating a false dilemma. The POTUS should consider protecting American lives from terrorism more important than protecting innocent goat herders [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:00 AM Flag
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Those goat herders friends and family become terrorists - then you have to kill them and the collateral damage is more radicalization and it just snow balls. The USA can't kill everyone, and continues to lose friends and allies with it's aggressive use of drones. Anyways the problem with drones is not going to be the USA soon but rogue states using them on each other, their civilians and the USA main land. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:22 AM Flag
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Well stated. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:26 AM Flag
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HAh. He can't win either way, can he? He gets attacked for the use of drones and then attacked when he puts limits on it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:51 AM Flag
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This is what it is with Obama. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:58 AM Flag
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He isnt reluctant he just doesn't like that the truth comes out then he tries to hide it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:21 AM Flag
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No, what it is is that he's damned if he does and damned if he doesn't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:38 AM Flag
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X1000000 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:35 AM Flag
[ - ] Help me out - just moved to the burbs and am renovating our house. We are doing everything by the books - meaning filed all permits, have hired extremely good contractors, etc but one neighbor keeps complaining about things and has now gotten really nasty (i.e. called us up yelling because the rain had some topsoil on our property go on the street and he said all the cars will get muddy so we need to clean it up immediately) Up to this point we've just taken it and have been really nice, but I'm getting sick of it and want to tell him to go to hell. Talk me out of yelling at him right now... 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:38 AM Flag
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Is he calling? Isnt this what caller ID is for? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:47 AM Flag
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Tellin him to go to he'll is just rude. He's OTT, but calling with substantive concerns. So, I think you should address his substantive concern, e.g. A little water-borne topsoil is not a national disaster. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:46 AM Flag
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Even if you filed permits and used good contractors, it could still be annoying for your neighbors. Just try to get apologetic throughout, because long after you're done, you'll likely still be neighbors. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:56 AM Flag
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This [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:15 AM Flag
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We went through this exact same situation five years ago. The one neighbor is old, retired, bored and angry. He kept calling the town and filing complaints so the building inspector kept having to respond. The inspector eventually told us that he'd never known such a nuisance and they just started to ignore him, we were doing everything by the book so had nothing to hide. The problem with a neighbor who's been there a long time is they think they have a say in how others, especially new people, use their PRIVATE property. Try to keep your cool and avoid him as much as possible, but if you need to tell him you're going to call the local precinct and let them know that he's harassing you. Once you're finished with the reno he'll need to move on and find something else to complain about. GL!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:56 AM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:07 AM Flag
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Pray he will die an early death. [ Reply | More
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