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[ - ] What are you doing this Sunday? Need ideas... 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Sleeping in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:34 PM Flag
[ - ] 23 y/o dd having a hard time-she's an actress and finding work has been difficult. She keeps telling me she feels like a "failure" because her friends are all getting engaged and working their 9 to 5's...How can I encourage her? Need advice. Anyone BTDT? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:31 PM Flag
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her friends are getting engaged at 23? Very young. Acting is a tough field. Did she go to college? Does she have a back-up career option? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:34 PM Flag
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she went to college for acting. no back up career option. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:31 PM Flag
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Tell her to keep trying while getting a second degree [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:32 PM Flag
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A lot of people feel like a failure at that age. Does she really want to get engaged at 23? Sheesh. Tell her to go do something that won't make her feel like a failure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:29 PM Flag
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Tell her that if that's the life she wants- being engaged and working 9-5- then go out there and get it. She's young, she can make her life whatever she wants. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:35 PM Flag
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online dating. men love 23 year olds. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:31 PM Flag
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It's part of her career. She has to look around at her acting friends and realize this. It's extremely tough. My dear friend is an actress and didn't get a break on Broadway until she was 41. She worked regional theater, commercials etc until then. This might not cheer up a 23 y/o but that's the reality. I would say she should hang out with more "acting" friends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:33 PM Flag
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Maybe finding meaningful work to supplement the acting will help her to feel better about herself. She should look at the Actors Fund, they have an employment and training program. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:34 PM Flag
[ - ] How would you deal with this? A 5 year old bit another girl on the hand because the girl ripped her bunny art project. The girl who bit said it was a gift for her mom. The girl that bit came from a troubled home, and had been in foster care before living with her adopted mom. What would you do? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:28 PM Flag
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Biting is not cool, but neither is destroying an art project. The biter should be disciplined, but the other child should apologize either in writing(written by the teacher or mom if needed and signed by the child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:31 PM Flag
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The girl that ripped the project started it and should be disciplined too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:34 PM Flag
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I'd talk to the teacher about this so they can keep an eye on her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:32 PM Flag
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Wow that's a tough one, the girls that ripped the project did something very mean and the one that bit was reacting to this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:32 PM Flag
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I'd be inclined to come down harder on the ripper than on the biter under these circumstances. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:32 PM Flag
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:39 PM Flag
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Is it your kid? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:38 PM Flag
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Biting is biting and I'm not sure what the foster care part has anything to do with this. Biting is what five year's do. If the teacher has handled this, you need to MYOB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:39 PM Flag
[ - ] Name poll: Rhiannon. My father was Welsh so I feel legitimate using it. Not worried about pronunciation issues thanks to Fleetwood Mac lol. Any UK moms on who can tell me if it is a dated name over there? We spend a lot of time in London and may move there eventually but most of our friends there are foreign and wouldn't know. TIA. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:24 PM Flag
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If you spend a lot of time in London, wouldn't you have the answer to your own question? Fwiw, I never met a kid named Rhiannon when I lived in London (come to think of it, I don't think I've ever met anyone named Rhiannon). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:29 PM Flag
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No, because nearly everyone we know in London is not British. They are all Italian and French and have not a clue about what's cool or uncool in British names. None of them have kids yet either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:39 PM Flag
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too much like Rihanna. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:30 PM Flag
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Won't she be over in a few years anyway? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:39 PM Flag
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I don't know... honestly, if the kid has one welsh grandparent and has a name like that, it seems strivery. I mean, my father is 100% off the boat German but my mom is not, and my DH's parent's arent... it would be kind of weird for me to have children named Bernhardt and Otto. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:33 PM Flag
[ - ] How do you stay thin when you eat out at restaurants? The portions can be huge! I don't want to stick to a salad all the time. Do you ask them to only make half a serving or send half back? 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:15 PM Flag
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why would you send it back to be thrown in garbage? take it home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:21 PM Flag
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Eat half and take the rest home. Or only eat at expensive restaurants; the portions are much smaller. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:16 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:22 PM Flag
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I order appetizers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:17 PM Flag
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order an appetizer only, diet coke [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:22 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:33 PM Flag
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Diet Coke is toxic. And most people who drink it are overweight or obese. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:33 PM Flag
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I drink Coke Zero and I'm thin & fit as a fiddle [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:34 PM Flag
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Op: I dont drink Coke or sodas. Sprite is the rare exception. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:31 PM Flag
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NO DIET COKE. ASPARTAME BAD. Water with lemon people [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:35 PM Flag
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I eat half my meal and take half home, no matter the serving size. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:28 PM Flag
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I just eat until I am satiated- definitely isn't the whole meal. Then I take the rest home or, if that's not feasible (on our way to a show or something), then I guess it gets tossed. Which I feel bad about, but I feel more bad if I eat a 1300 calorie dinner, so something's gotta give. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:23 PM Flag
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Op: Ok, if I did that I would weigh 500 lbs. It takes a while for my brain to get the signal that I'm satisfied. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:32 PM Flag
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Eat slower, chew more [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:34 PM Flag
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If I know I'm going out to dinner I eat a small lunch and then just order what I want [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:30 PM Flag
[ - ] where is the nyc subway map now available? the old one that used to be available for free at all subway stations? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:12 PM Flag
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Google and bring it up on your computer or phone [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:13 PM Flag
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looking for the old paper map. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:10 PM Flag
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MTA website [ Reply | More
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libraries [ Reply | More
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You can get them at the booth from an attendant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:21 PM Flag
[ - ] Expecting first DB this summer. What are the 5-10 must-have's, excluding the obvious like a crib and dresser/changing table? Recommendations on bouncers, carriers, swings, playmats, bottle/breast feeding things etc welcome. 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:11 PM Flag
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You don't need a changing table. I had one and never used it. Always changed baby on my bed...so much more space and easier. Fisher price bouncer that we used and loved was the rain forest bouncer. Never had a swing on,y used the bouncer. Playmat had the Fisher price rainforest playmat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:17 PM Flag
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^^^snap n go to I with car seat. Makes walking in the city easy. If you want to hop into a cab you can and not worry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:18 PM Flag
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That rainforest bouncer is awesome. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:30 PM Flag
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+1. Have used for all 3 of my kids and lent out inbetween. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:34 PM Flag
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don't need a changing table - don't need a playmat - if you are bf you need a good pump. I didn't buy bottles - just used the ones that came from docs office and hospital (got extras) to store. You might want a couple of breast pads (cheap). You need burp cloths. Diapers. My favorite things were bouncy seat and baby bjorn. You do not need ear thermometer or wipe warmer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:18 PM Flag
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I d/a--I used the changing table and I also used a playmat, was nice to set the baby up on her mat while I did chores, read a book, etc. I also loved having a nice ear thermometer and still use it with my now-toddler. Nose-frida was my one off-the-wall absolute necessity, so much better than the blue snot bulb you get at the hospital and you really need one. I agree-splurge on the best pump you can, I rented a hospital grade pump and it made a huge difference re: comfort. Eligible for your flexible spending account if you have one. Loved the swing, also loved having an exersaucer when she got bigger. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:24 PM Flag
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Boppy, best possible breast pump (PJs comfort), Earth Mama Angel Baby diaper cream [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:21 PM Flag
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Also Lansinoh nipple cream (or Earth Mama products), breast milk storage bags [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:22 PM Flag
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ITDA - assorted pillows always worked better for me than the Boppy did. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:33 PM Flag
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I had a changing table for #1 and used it all the time. Didn't have space once #2 came along, so used a mat. If you have space, get one--easier on your back. Get a portable swing (FP) and a Gymini play gym/mat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:23 PM Flag
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have a few digital thermometers handy. you can buy them for a buck each at deals store. Love baby swings too. swings calm babies [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:18 PM Flag
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Lily padz (a little slice of heaven for your nipples and you will NOT leak), k'tan baby carrier, aquaphor [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:24 PM Flag
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Doggie wee wee pads are great when going to other people's house [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:19 PM Flag
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Buy batteries in bulk - AA, AAA, and C. Buy from ebay or Amazon. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:20 PM Flag
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Don't need a changing table, nor a swing...it just takes up a lot of room and not all kids like a swing. The bouncer is great.can put it down everywhere and made taking showers or a bath easy...just bring the baby with you on the bouncer. The carriers are good but it's so subjective...some like bjorn, other brands are better for others,etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:27 PM Flag
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my db disliked bouncy seat and rarely used it. I got the most use out of the fisher price Rock and Play (she slept in it at night the first 4 months) and the swing (she slept in it for naps until she was about 4 months old). We also loved our tiny love jungle playmat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:38 PM Flag
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^oh, I also bought lanisoh and rarely used it. I had no nipple soreness or cracking at all. Rarely used Boppy either. Do recommend getting a good breast pump. I had the medela pump in style. A friend gave me her used one and I got new tubing (gasp! the horror!) It was totally fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:34 PM Flag
[ - ] Diet went out the window in the last 2 weeks due to some stress and anxiety. Was so close (8 lbs) to my goal weight when I stopped watching the calories again. Any advice on how to quick start a back on track? I am afraid to get on the scale. Bailed on the Brooklyn Half-Marathon yesterday because I feel like a tub. Any advice on what to do today and this week to turn this ship around fast. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:00 PM Flag
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This just happened to me too. Personally I will be demoralized by the scale so I am avoiding it. I'm just starting in again tomorrow. No regrets, life happens. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:01 PM Flag
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Me too! Know that there are others in the same boat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:12 PM Flag
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Sending you will power good wishes. Bikini season around the corner! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:07 PM Flag
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stfu [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:02 PM Flag
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OP here. Sorry that stfu wasn't from me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:04 PM Flag
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$hit happens, just start over again *wink* [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:08 PM Flag
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You SHOULD get on the scale- see how much the 2wks cost you, don't be depressed if it cost you a few pound though- so that when you are really good for a week, you can start to see the change again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:12 PM Flag
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STFU. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:10 PM Flag
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+1 get the withings scale [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:10 PM Flag
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I find that I beat myself up less about my weight generally when I don't rely on a scale to tell me how I'm doing. I go by how well my pants fit and how strong I feel physically. Whenever I need a jump-start, I take a day and only eat fruits and veggies (heavy on the veggies) and down as much water as I can handle. I also avoid salt and any beverage that isn't water or green tea. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:22 PM Flag
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train yourself to fast [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:24 PM Flag
[ - ] Justin Bateman is cute.. can't wait for Arrested Development to come back on Netflix 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Jason. Justine is his sister. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:08 PM Flag
[ - ] Having a rough time today. Need suggestions on how to be happy for a friend, when I am feeling horrible. Anyone BTDT? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 02:52 PM Flag
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What good thing happened to the friend and what are you expected to do for him/ her today? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 02:47 PM Flag
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just in general. I was cheated on and broke up with my long term bf... Then I met my dream man a few months after my breakup, but he was into my best friend. They're starting to get serious and I'm a bit jealous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 02:56 PM Flag
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np-oh, that's a hard one. Get a little distance from her for awhile. Sign up for some sort of new class to keep a little busier than usual. [ Reply | More
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+1 it's okay you do not have to be with them all the time and it is okay for you to find other things to do [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:08 PM Flag
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wow, that's tough. sometimes it helps me to imagine a future time when i can look back on something difficult and it won't matter so much anymore. [ Reply | More
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ok. i don't have advice other than time will heal your feelings. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:03 PM Flag
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aw - that's tough however, you deserve someone totally into YOU - and this isn't the man, so you have lost nothing really. be happy that she might have found the love of her life - you will too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:10 PM Flag
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Oh man!, This is a hard one, unfortunately life is unfair and it sucks sometimes to be us, but this time even if it is hard you need to put on your smiley face even if inside you feel not so good about it, and it is ok to feel jealousy you just got out of a rough patch. Just wish her the best because she stills your best friend. GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:14 PM Flag
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Wow, your friend is a peach. Didn't she know you guys were dating??? [ Reply | More
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op. no it totally wasn't like that, this guy was never into me that way, we were just friends [ Reply | More
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Oh, sorry got confused. You said you met your dream man and in my mind I don't know if he's my dream man unless I know him well and this includes the having sex part. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:25 PM Flag
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This happens to me sometimes, a glass of wine helps...ps. I am not an alcoholic, I probably drink 3 glasses of wine per month [ Reply | More
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If you have to show up for a friend for something and he/she will be the center of attention, just show up. You don't need to turn it into your saga of unhappiness. Just be there. Easier if it's a group thing as opposed to one on one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 02:56 PM Flag
[ - ] Aids Walk in the pouring rain. that's gotta suck 26 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 02:46 PM Flag
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I bet having AIDS sucks worse. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 02:55 PM Flag
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Wan wan wan....... debbie downer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 02:51 PM Flag
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np- what does wan mean? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 02:54 PM Flag
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You will have to watch Dennie downed on snl to understand [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 02:57 PM Flag
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Debbie downer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 02:58 PM Flag
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Huh? No, commiserating with OP would be a downer!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 02:56 PM Flag
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ITA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:03 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:29 PM Flag
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I hope you aren't the person in a negative mood that has to be happy for a friend today. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:03 PM Flag
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Wow--I cannot relate at all!! I'm not walking the AIDS walk, but did just get back from a 5K for a very good cause and our general attitude wasn't "it's raining, this sucks," it was "let's do this for all the fallen police officer's families--they are in a worse position than we are, so let's help!" It's all relative. I'm not sure that OP realizes that those folks actually walking in this weather are focusing on the GOOD, not the rain. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:09 PM Flag
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well said [ Reply | More
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:14 PM Flag
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I know this will sound snarky, which isn't my intent, but what exactly do walks like that accomplish? When you say "let's do this for the fallen officers families", how does walking a 5k in the rain help them? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:14 PM Flag
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It raises money for the fund--all entry fees and, in this case, some add ons that were sold as well, go to the fund. [ Reply | More
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I heard that the vast majority of the money does not go to the fund. I would much rather just donate 30 dollars to a good cause than donate 30 dollars towards a 5k fee and know that the fund is getting maybe 7 of those dollars. [ Reply | More
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This. They receive very little money from it. [ Reply | More
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This can be true depending on the charity, so direct donation may be better, however, races are a great way to create awareness as well that can have longer lasting effects. [ Reply | More
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THIS [ Reply | More
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I don't think AIDS needs any help in the awareness arena [ Reply | More
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+1 [ Reply | More
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You guys are dense [ Reply | More
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I bet having a kid with AIDS is even worst. [ Reply | More
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Wan wan wan [ Reply | More
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Well, if you have a kid with AIDS, that pretty much means that you also have it [ Reply | More
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I bet if everyone in your house including you, have AIDS, is worst. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:22 PM Flag
[ - ] Are any of you married to someone who likes a different vacation style from you? How do you negotiate or settle? I like to travel with extended family or close friends on some of our trips. He wants us to always be alone, just the 2 kids and parents. The children are tweens so they are active travelers but too young to be left alone while we go out in the evening. 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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umm, take turns???? [ Reply | More
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has it occurred to you to take turns? do you expect us to take sides? [ Reply | More
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I guess i'm asking because he won't do that. He just won't travel with others and I end up always cooking, cleaning up after dinner , etc. I just need to figure out a way to negotiate a chance to go with others for one trip [ Reply | More
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He's an ass then. [ Reply | More
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don't cook and clean on vacation - #1 rule of vacation [ Reply | More
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if he wont compromise, you have a bad situation. compromise is the key to living together [ Reply | More
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We compromise.... every second one is an alternate style. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 02:47 PM Flag
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i'm with your husband, i hate traveling with others. did it a few times and it jsut never seems to work out [ Reply | More
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So you basically want someone there to babysit for you so you can go out? [ Reply | More
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what? where did I say that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:02 PM Flag
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np-you implied this in your post. [ Reply | More
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im was not op, I was replying to OP and said I did not like traveling with others either [ Reply | More
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Meant for OP [ Reply | More
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Agree, easier when it is just our immedtate family [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:13 PM Flag
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I agree with your DH. But wondering why you are cooking and cleaning on vacation anyway? So when you go with a group does DH pitch in? Or you spread out responsibilities? [ Reply | More
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my dh's parents - one liked ocean, one liked mountains - they alternated [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:11 PM Flag
[ - ] How is street parking around 91st & York (today)? Going to bday party and have to move car anyway. TIA! 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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awful! [ Reply | More
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Easy...no meter rules or loading zones....you'll find something [ Reply | More
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Impossible to get parked around there--and everyone else going to NY Elite or the Vinegar Factory for the party will be trying to park, too! [ Reply | More
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nah, it's at their apt... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:22 PM Flag
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OP--thanks, everyone! [ Reply | More
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you can usually find free parking, but it may take up to an hour. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:26 PM Flag
[ - ] This is the first weekend my family and I have had virtually no obligations. Got to love a rainy weekend where we can all hang out together, watch movies, go to a museum, do nothing. This down time is rare and vital. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 02:41 PM Flag
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We're playing legos. Have been for over an hour. I'm going to target to get more. It's difficult w/ my crazy 2YO breaking everything - but it's still a ton of fun. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 02:37 PM Flag
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LOVE legos!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:02 PM Flag
[ - ] I defaulted on 3 major credit cards 6 years ago. How long will it take for my credit to get better. 20 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 02:37 PM Flag
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if you have been diligent about cleaning up the mess and have paid everything since in a timely fashion, then those items should drop off soon and you should be left with a pretty clean credit record [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 02:40 PM Flag
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I have not even attempted to. We've dropped off the grid. My dh lost his job and I became disabled. We use a check cashing place and pay everything using cash and money orders. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 02:42 PM Flag
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Then no chance. Stay off the grid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 02:48 PM Flag
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Forever? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 02:49 PM Flag
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Maybe until you can find a small bank to work with.... (or more likely a credit union). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 02:46 PM Flag
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oh man, why did you give up a checking and savings account? start with baby steps now. Set up a checking account and start paying bills thru that - either on line bill pay or with checks. for daily expenses keep using cash. get a credit card thru the bank you get a checking account with after you have had the account open for a year or so. once you get it use it sparingly and pay it off monthly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 02:44 PM Flag
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My dh overdrafts made it impossible to keep our accounts open. Who ever would have thought that a man could be so irresponsible. I was working full time trying to dig us out of this hole, when I came disabled. I am awaiting a transplant and cannot work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 02:52 PM Flag
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Sorry man, kiss the American dream goodbye. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 02:48 PM Flag
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so sorry, i am not sure how you are going to be able to do this unless he has cleaned up his act and will agree not to spend more than you have. Can you open an account in your name with $20 and then forget about it for a while? and whenever you do have some $ to deposit it - just to get a bank account established again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 02:53 PM Flag
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Good for you. I paid for what I bought but refuse to pay the crazy interest. I am not paying it, ever!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:01 PM Flag
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And if you had paid your card on time, that would have been fine. But you didn't, so now you owe interest. If you don't like it, don't use credit cards, but that is how they work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:16 PM Flag
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This was for a 12$ shirt years ago. I actually sent a money order of 87$ for this shirt and they lied payment was late. This was already way more money than the 12$. Then they kept sending me letters that I had to pay more interest. It's now up to 400$. This should be illegal and I'm never paying it. NEVER. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:30 PM Flag
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NP: but there needs to be removal of the usuary rate exemption that is afforded national banks - in nYC I think the Loansharking rate is 25% - but national credit cards get away with 30 - 32% in default situations - it is not right and not good for society. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:39 PM Flag
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Never - at least with those banks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 02:39 PM Flag
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That is not true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 02:45 PM Flag
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Yes it is... they run a separate set of records internally and will NOT give you new credit if they can lawfully get away with it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 02:41 PM Flag
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I should add not all banks do this but HSBC and Citi do in my direct, personal experience having stiffed them both. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 02:48 PM Flag
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I love how directly you say that; I am working on credit recovery right now - which amounts to paying people back what I rightfully owe them, so of these cards got carried away and started slapping on interest rates I could never repay. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:32 PM Flag
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Of course it's true! You ripped them off once--you're a terrible risk! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:28 PM Flag
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+1. A lot of people don't believe this... they think the credit score is the be all and end all of the banks decision. But the bank is entitled (and obligated) to refuse credit to risky lenders and a previous default shows the applicant is exactly that... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:33 PM Flag
[ - ] any thoughts on a great place to buy a condo in israel? herzylia? netanya? other? tia. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 02:36 PM Flag
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West Bank, [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 02:32 PM Flag
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Tel Aviv [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 02:32 PM Flag
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in what neighborhood? also, isn't the humidity quite high? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 02:33 PM Flag
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Would old Jeruslam be any good? I've got right of return and need some good real estate websites for Israel. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 02:49 PM Flag
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Why? They are about to go to war with Syria. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 02:56 PM Flag
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And they'll win. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:20 PM Flag
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Yes they will. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 03:18 PM Flag
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