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[ - ] What's the going price for a bat mitzvah? 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.18.13, 04:13 AM Flag
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You mean how much will it cost to have one? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.18.13, 04:14 AM Flag
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Grandpa's life savings. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.18.13, 04:14 AM Flag
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Jew em down [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.18.13, 04:22 AM Flag
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You did not just say that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.18.13, 04:17 AM Flag
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I laugh when people say this. I don't know why, but I take pleasure in other peoples jealousy of us. I would never say this IRL, but I love how successful many of us are and I LOVE when bigots just can't handle the fact. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.18.13, 04:20 AM Flag
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Ew [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.18.13, 04:30 AM Flag
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That's how I feel and it is a little ew, but rather that than be a bigot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.18.13, 04:27 AM Flag
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Interesting why of looking at it. Over the years my in-laws have said this phrase a couple of times in my presence - I felt like crying each time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.18.13, 06:59 AM Flag
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Sorry, I meant how much do you give. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.18.13, 04:19 AM Flag
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$100/person [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.18.13, 04:27 AM Flag
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Where in the country will this be held? NYC it's usually around $300 for friends and $500 for family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.18.13, 04:28 AM Flag
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So if it's a friends bar mitzvah, we give 300 from the whole family or per person [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.18.13, 04:25 AM Flag
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Whole family! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.18.13, 04:33 AM Flag
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I'd just like to add that my husband only remembers one gift from his Bar Mitzvah - a baseball card. He still talks about it. You can def give a gift if you want - money is what everyone does, but a gift is just fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.18.13, 04:29 AM Flag
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Jews steal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.18.13, 04:35 AM Flag
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Hhhahahhahahaha, failed in life huh? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.18.13, 12:38 PM Flag
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It should be in multiples of 18 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.18.13, 10:48 AM Flag
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No! It does not have to be a multiple of 18. That is usually for small donations-18, 36, 54. Bigger gifts can be any amount. You can give $150, $200, $300. Or if you want, $180, $360, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.18.13, 01:35 PM Flag
[ - ] My son's dentist just charged me $600 to fill one cavity and put on sealants. Is that excessive or normal? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.18.13, 02:39 AM Flag
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pediatric denistry is such a rip off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.18.13, 02:34 AM Flag
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All dentistry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.18.13, 02:49 AM Flag
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is $600 what you need to pay or what appears on the insurance billing statement? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.18.13, 02:42 AM Flag
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What I need to pay. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.18.13, 11:12 PM Flag
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Take your kid to a dentist outside the city. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.18.13, 02:59 AM Flag
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That's over twice what I paid in Baltimore. So, probably normal for NYC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.18.13, 11:13 PM Flag
[ - ] Hi ladies - Our amazing nanny needs a full time job in NYC... I can't stand to give her up since she is incredible with all 3 of my children, but now that they are school age, we just don't need help anymore. Any advice on how I can help her get another job? And... does anyone need a kind, sweet, hardworking nanny? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.17.13, 06:39 PM Flag
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Hi Nanny . [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 06:42 PM Flag
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Seriously, that's not an insult. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 06:51 PM Flag
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I am not insulting, I just think this is nanny posting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 06:50 PM Flag
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How much per hour ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 06:42 PM Flag
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Nanny, don't you have three kids to mind? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 06:49 PM Flag
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post her on babybites nyc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 07:12 PM Flag
[ - ] parents of more than one: Who watched older siblings while you were in labor? We're having a 3rd baby now. With our 2nd, my father volunteered to help out. At this point no one has volunteered. Should we just ask, or is that rude? DH and I only have family 500+ miles away. DH's family is not terrible supportive. Can we pay someone to be "on call" for the labor part? I obviously want DH with me. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.17.13, 05:15 PM Flag
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I think calling on a good friend or family member nearby if you can. If this were a good friend of mine, I would have offered but none of my friends were in this situation. Sometimes, people may not realize you need the help. I hope someone can do this for you! My DH remembers going to his neighbors with his dad after they dropped off his mother at the hospital to give birth. Unfortunately, his brother came so quick his father missed the birth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 05:22 PM Flag
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my best friend volunteered to come over,and we still had a nanny whow as OK with staying if needed. also, our neighbors offered to be the backup if there was a timing issue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 05:27 PM Flag
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my mom came into town since i was having a planned induction. do you have a sitter/nanny who can fill in? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 05:22 PM Flag
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My parents were DC east. Mother-in-law was scheduled to come. However evil sister-in-law persuaded her not to. Hired our regular babysitter to stay overnight if unites. Did not have any family in the area either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 05:34 PM Flag
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Friend came over and spent the night. Family flew in the next day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 05:47 PM Flag
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our oldest stayed overnight at a friends house the younger one went home with our nanny [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 05:54 PM Flag
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We had planned to have our nanny watch older DS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 06:00 PM Flag
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My mom. Also get post partum help in place so you have time to rest and heal the first few weeks. As much as you can get. We watched a DC of friends for the birth of their second child- it was fine! Kind of a thrill for us actually :) ask a few friends, or suss them out. They might enjoy doing it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 08:36 PM Flag
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For my second, my parents were here and kept our 2 yo. For my third, I went into labor earlier than we "planned" (lol) and we called a dear friend to come over. She slept at our house, took the oldest to school and brought 2 yo to her house for the day so that dh could be with me. My parents flew in after that and took over. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 09:46 PM Flag
[ - ] A friend is letting me stay in her apartment in Paris for a week, what's a good gift for her in $300-$500 range? Nothing too personal, but something that everyone would like. Thought about getting her an ipad but she already has one. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.17.13, 04:31 PM Flag
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airline voucher? airfrance? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 04:39 PM Flag
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Gift cert at a nice restaurant? Few bottles of wine? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 04:41 PM Flag
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Something from Hermes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 04:48 PM Flag
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this. at least then she would know what you paid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 05:31 PM Flag
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Get her something for the home. A nice bowl perhaps? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 04:49 PM Flag
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That seems like a really high range for a gift, to be honest. Do you think that she actually just wants you to give her some cash like payment for the use of her place? Otherwise, I think a gift in the $100 range would come across as a really nice gesture and not going overboard. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 05:35 PM Flag
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Wine, restaurant or spa gc are really the most universally appealing. Things for the home are tough unless you're really good at picking things out or unless her taste is not that specific. The only other more generic item that people seem to like is a neutral colored cashmere throw. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 05:39 PM Flag
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what about a gift certificate to a lovely restaurant in her neighborhood and a cleaning service for when you leave? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 05:35 PM Flag
[ - ] Flying with a toddler from NYC to California. NYC to California, should I get a very early morning flight or a 10pm flight? Same question for the way back, CA to NYC. Thanks. 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.17.13, 03:32 PM Flag
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dont fly red eye your kid will not sleep and people will hate you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 03:48 PM Flag
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I've done both and do not recommend red eye unless you have no choice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 03:49 PM Flag
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We did a red-eye coming back to NYC, and both our kids (ages 4 and 1) slept soundly. It was heavenly for us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 03:54 PM Flag
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I've done a few red-eyes and basically even if the kid slept, I didn't, and since my kids usually sleep 11 hours or so at night, a 5-6hour flight, even if they sleep for all of it, is only half their usual sleep. It just didn't seem worth the disruption to me. That said we did it more than once when we had to attend a wedding and just had a weekend, stuff like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 03:55 PM Flag
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My kids have done red eyes since they were born--they sleep for the entire flight [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 06:50 PM Flag
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Are those the only two options (for whatever reason)? Both sound tough to me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 03:44 PM Flag
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Yes, the only two options unfortunately [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 04:58 PM Flag
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I found early flights are better. Flew with my dc at 3 months and 1. We took 5:30 flights and she pretty much slept for the most part. Also the flight may not be full so you can move to an empty row and let them lay out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 03:45 PM Flag
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MUCH better to go earlier. In my opinion, earlier the better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 03:52 PM Flag
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this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 03:55 PM Flag
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I recommend morning, since you and the kids are likely up anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 03:45 PM Flag
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Planes are a novelty for most kids, so they are unlikely to sleep for at least 3 hours into the flight. Go for the morning flight. If kids dont sleep, you are during your own waking hours and its ok, you can handle it. If they dont sleep and its during your night, you will be miserable trying to entertain them and they will be inherently crankier. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 04:05 PM Flag
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early, I wouldn't depend on a toddler actually sleeping on the red eye which would be terrible for you. In the morning at least it doesn't matter if he's up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 06:48 PM Flag
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I would probably do the 10PM flight because the baby would be in a better mood and so he would probably go to sleep right when you settle in. With the early flight, you have to wake DB up at 4 or whenever, and he'll be in a bad mood for the flight. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 06:57 PM Flag
[ - ] I am the forever-go-to person in my group of friends. Taking/picking up friends' DCs from school, helping plan birthday parties, assisting with errands, etc. I have always done it because I truly enjoy helping but I have had some health stuff (more annoying than major) going on and while they are all aware not one person has gone out of their way to offer a hand. Already today, one has asked if her DS could come over after school for a few hours and another asked if I could take DS to sport game tomorrow. I said that I needed to check for conflicts because I am feeling very resentful. WWYD? 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.17.13, 03:08 PM Flag
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don't resent it, it's great that you are the involved parent, you'll always know what is going on with your kids and you know they are well-looked-after. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 03:10 PM Flag
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Hello, Pollyanna! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 03:12 PM Flag
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Don't feel resentful. You have always been happy to help so they don't realize things have changed. You may find the less you do for them the less contact you will have with them. People will take advantage if they can and so far you have happily let them. No need for you to feel bad just set new boundaries that you are happy with and don't expect other people to be as helpful as you are. You can only change your own behavior. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 03:05 PM Flag
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Wrong. Her friends are shits. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 03:21 PM Flag
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I would tell them that you're going to need to step back on these types of favors for a while because you need a little time to yourself to breathe and get back to normal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 03:05 PM Flag
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It sounds like you keep a mental tally of all the things you do for other people. You're only going to resent them if you keep it up, so stop. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 03:11 PM Flag
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Oh come on, it's impossible not to realize that you're the one who is always doing this. She's not keeping a list, she's aware of reality. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 03:07 PM Flag
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Ugh... I am sorry, but it seems you value them more than they value you - except for all the errands you do for them. Just stop helping out - offer once in a while, but don't accept requests. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 03:11 PM Flag
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do they know you are sick? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 03:06 PM Flag
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Next time you're asked, I would say, sure, no problem I'm glad you called, I could actually use a favor as well...can you watch my dc's for a few hours on such-and-such day? I need to go to an appointment (either ask for a time you really have something to do or maybe just go get a massage or manicure....sometimes you have to pay yourself back if no one else does). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 03:12 PM Flag
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That's a hard one. I also tend to be that person in my group, but I guess I'm lucky, because my friends are great and also do stuff for us all the time and never take advantage. I'd probably feel the same as you if this weren't the case. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 03:19 PM Flag
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Your "friends" were and are using you. Get rid of them! When you are 80 you will laugh at yourself for even thinking about them. they are USERS. BTDT. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 03:20 PM Flag
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Feel free to ASK your friends for help when you need it too. They won't know that you're struggling unless you either say no to their requests or ask them to help you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 03:34 PM Flag
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Just say no. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 03:48 PM Flag
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I was you when I was unemployed & when I got a job they didn't really get it or congratulate me & still keep asking me to pick up their kids. Grr. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.18.13, 12:53 AM Flag
[ - ] SCANDAL finale last night ... was anyone else totally confused? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.17.13, 02:13 PM Flag
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YES!!! i felt like "who is the mole"?? first time i even remember seeing that character. and HUH? the conference in the beginnign w/Pope and the wife?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 02:15 PM Flag
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how could no one not know that he was her father? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 02:18 PM Flag
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I had no clue. Hadn't even occurred to me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 02:28 PM Flag
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me neither. sorry, meant to say no one on the show. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 02:24 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 02:56 PM Flag
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Yes, but thats why love the show [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 02:29 PM Flag
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what's scandal? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 02:29 PM Flag
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Shit missed it: synopsis? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 02:29 PM Flag
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No [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 03:52 PM Flag
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YES! I'm usually good with shows, but had the hardest time following all these twists. (SPOILER ALERT). So Charlie was working for Cyrus, and tried to kill that Billy-guy on behalf of Cyrus. But instead, Billy convinced Charley to let him go, and then Charley was also working for Billy? (or not?) And then Billy was the mole all along, even when he was working for the vice president (but why??) And then that David Ross character (the former DA, not sure if David is his name) decided to steal the Defiance card in order to implicate Billy as the mole? But how did David Ross know Billy was the mole? Also, I can't remember why Billy killed that woman and framed David Ross to begin with. Finally, Olivia pope's dad! Really? And he ordered Jake to sleep with his own daughter, and then to have her kidnapped/killed? Why didn't he just call and invite her for a chat? Bizarro. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 04:26 PM Flag
[ - ] I finally got the kitchen I deserved.. I have a movie like kitchen now , hahahaha, thanks a lot to perry hiiman from nykb , they did a wonderful job... 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.17.13, 07:25 AM Flag
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that is wonderful - enjoy it!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 10:36 AM Flag
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spam alert [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 11:36 AM Flag
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Major spam. Do you even cook? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 11:35 AM Flag
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Spam. Google them. Complaints up the wazoo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 11:50 AM Flag
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yep total spam [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 01:05 PM Flag
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pet peeve. you don't DESERVE anything except a little kindness, respect and love. deserve is a disgusting word. anyone who uses it goes through the world like a complete nincompoop. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 12:36 PM Flag
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+1000 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 01:07 PM Flag
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eeeewwww! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 12:54 PM Flag
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What did you do to deserve a kitchen? Just curious [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 01:04 PM Flag
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anal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 01:41 PM Flag
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Oh how I wish I could be so superficial as to having a kitchen make me happy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 02:33 PM Flag
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Some people need objects, Sugar, and some don't. I mean, I don't have a kitchen and I'm happy. You know? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 02:35 PM Flag
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Yea I get you mamma. I have a kitchen but I don't think about it. And I would never talk about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 07:54 PM Flag
[ - ] Any recommendations for a party room in NYC - about 100 people...Thanks! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.17.13, 02:12 AM Flag
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Any swapping [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 02:21 AM Flag
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What does that mean? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 02:32 AM Flag
[ - ] So where did your dc get into for middle school? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.17.13, 02:07 AM Flag
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Edgemont JHS. We are very happy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 02:03 AM Flag
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Juvie [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 02:18 AM Flag
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Rikers [ Reply | More
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Lab [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 01:23 PM Flag
[ - ] Hi, I'm new in NYC and I looked at the previous posts to understand. It was very useful, but I still would like to ask you about Nannies' salary. I'm looking foa p/t nanny (23-25hrs/week), Manhattan, M through Th, from 9:30 to 3:30. 1 baby girl (6 months) and I would ask her just to take care of baby's stuff (everything about the baby, like laundry, food, toys etc). How much should I pay her? I would like pay by week, but hrs rates would be the same if she prefers, I don't care in book or out of book. thank you guys for your help and experience (I still fell a new mom and UB is super useful) 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.17.13, 01:10 AM Flag
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$15/hr [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 01:14 AM Flag
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Park slope parents does a big survey and I believe has a lot of info on what people pay for different types of nanny arrangements. You might want to look there for more info. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 02:07 AM Flag
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thanks, where can I find this survey? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 04:23 AM Flag
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Google "Park Slope Parents" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.18.13, 12:46 AM Flag
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$15-$20 is the range for a nanny. part time is typically more $$$ than full time. if you're looking for a college educated american, you'll be $20-$25. gross it up by 30% for on the books. all of these numbers are take home to the individual. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 12:32 PM Flag
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Thanks, this is always what people told me, but... When I make the count about how much nannies are really paid by week (through internet's blog) it looks that it starts 13 to 14/15, and it would be even good!!! I have a friend who told me the same, but when I asked her how much she pays for her p/t nanny, she said 15... Reliable person with 10 years experience... She said because she gave her a favour... But... Come on! She found her by care.com... a favour? It looks that is all about ask more for obtaining the right payment I mean, it's understanble, $20! I have a PhD and I don't have a salary much higher than this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 01:42 PM Flag
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It's extremely rare that anyone gets $20/hr starting salary unless it's some very special situation. People on UB love to inflate nanny prices. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 08:39 PM Flag
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Oh! THANKS... I was scared! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.20.13, 01:15 PM Flag
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Oh! THANKS... I was scared! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.20.13, 01:15 PM Flag
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Then, if I propose 15-16/hrs it's ok? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.20.13, 01:11 PM Flag
[ - ] The "normal" moms have their kids take Spanish. Mandarin is for the crazies and French for the strivers. 24 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.16.13, 10:47 PM Flag
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Mandarin is the most popular language in the world. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 10:49 PM Flag
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Is that because the chicken is so yummy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 10:44 PM Flag
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I don't believe a child can learn enough Mandarin to matter, unless immersed at home and school. Spanish is much easier to pick-up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 10:51 PM Flag
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I AGREE! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 11:41 PM Flag
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because China has the world's largest population - duh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 11:41 PM Flag
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Because it is the primary dialect spoken in the country with the largest population in the world. Outside of China (and even in China), English and/or Spanish are spoken by most people with at least a rudimentary education. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 11:53 PM Flag
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I wouldn't agree. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 10:43 PM Flag
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Or, you know, French is for those whose families speak French... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 10:50 PM Flag
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That was the weirdest part of this diatribe for me, as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 11:11 PM Flag
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Eh. Not really. My ds wanted to take Mandarin when he got to HS. He wasn't even a great student in middle school, and I remember DH and I looking at each other and thinking, this will not go well. I also remember going to parents' night and seeing the teacher show us what the 1st year chinese students could be doing by the end of the year. I was still skeptical. Guess what. I never even knew this was a thing. Ds has a "pictographic" memory and he has had straight A's in Chinese for three years. He loves it. He just somehow looks at these things that look to me like bird scratch, and he "sees" them like Rain Man. He's in the language honor society and we've now had several exchange students, but all happened in 9th grade. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 10:46 PM Flag
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That's great, but clearly an exception. Wonder if there are better uses for his talent? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 10:54 PM Flag
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I really was only responding to the language thing but have no idea. I think he just enjoys it, wants to pursue it, possibly in college, and it was something that came entirely out of the blue. We weren't weird people trying to get him into something when he was young. I actually have had some similar feelings about some families we know who send their kids at 4, 5 etc. to Chinese classes. It could take, but maybe not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 11:07 PM Flag
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Same responder - the pictographic memory thing, not sure but good point that it might bode well for different stuff later. Our experience is just that he has to want it first. Our suggestions are tertiary. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 11:09 PM Flag
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French is also for the old school classy folks who think it's still the lingua franca [ Reply | More
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English is the language of the Internet, of commerce, etc. People spent much time and energy in the past learning Russian or Japanese. Now, mostly useless. Teach your kids to code, or to actually *do* something independently -- they'll be much better off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 10:58 PM Flag
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Or, you know, the Chinese moms [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 10:53 PM Flag
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Or the Caucasian moms w half Chinese DCs. If you're of any East Asian descent, it makes sense given it is the language base of most Asian languages. That said, I'd probably a choose Spanish if my DCs weren't half Chinese [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 11:00 PM Flag
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Very very well put!! Makes me a normal mom :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 11:05 PM Flag
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Really, just take the language you want. Everyone used to talk about Spanish, but now that doesn't seem nearly as important. At age 10, 14 or even 18 you have no idea what you are going to do with the language anyway and learning one you like trains your brain to learn languages. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 11:17 PM Flag
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It's normal in most of the world to know several languages. I get where you're coming from, but there are so many other reasons to learn these languages than you describe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 11:19 PM Flag
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French is pretty normal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 11:28 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 11:49 PM Flag
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guess your little brain can't wrap around non romance languages. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 11:34 PM Flag
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Arabic is THE language to be learning right now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.17.13, 12:44 AM Flag
[ - ] Going on a beach vacation in 4 days. Need to fit into a new bathing suit. I know its a little late, but what can I do for 4 days, short of staving? 21 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.16.13, 10:01 PM Flag
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double water intake, cut carbs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 10:00 PM Flag
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avoid salt as much as possible [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 10:01 PM Flag
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why? [ Reply | More
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Salts make your body retain more water, i.e. water-weight [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 10:17 PM Flag
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Ok, thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 10:13 PM Flag
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Makes you retain water. Try Rodial skinny beach sticks you mix with water and drink twice a day. They help with bloat and water retention. You can get them at Space NK. Other than that get a spray tan which makes everyone look better and enjoy your vacation. Also if your suit doesn't fit go get a Norma Kamali one piece and you'll feel like a sexy old movie star on the beach! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 10:13 PM Flag
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Tanner, mani pedi [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 10:07 PM Flag
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Also don't eat after, say, 6 pm. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 10:15 PM Flag
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eat only proteins, fat and veg (only whole foods), no carbs, minimize fruit [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 10:08 PM Flag
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why minimize fruit? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 10:36 PM Flag
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sugar [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 11:05 PM Flag
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buy a bathing suit that fits [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 10:09 PM Flag
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not an option [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 10:11 PM Flag
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why not? you have 4 days to shop for one [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 10:17 PM Flag
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This is really the most realistic option. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 10:43 PM Flag
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Excellent suggestion...so much more flattering. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 10:14 PM Flag
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THIS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 10:19 PM Flag
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Large cover up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 10:17 PM Flag
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Ha. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 10:21 PM Flag
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mexican tapwater [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 10:20 PM Flag
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Lots of water, protein, and veggies. No carbs, dairy, or extra salt. Do workouts that make you sweat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 10:31 PM Flag
[ - ] Bringing a 10yo car into NYC. DMV wants to charge me sales tax before they will give us new license plates. How is that legal? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.16.13, 09:29 PM Flag
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did you just buy the car? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 09:30 PM Flag
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fucking government under Obama [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 09:38 PM Flag
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lol. THANKS, OBAMA! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 09:46 PM Flag
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This isn't about Obama assholes. I had to do the same under George Bush. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 11:09 PM Flag
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No way! EVERYTHING IS WORSE UNDER OBAMA. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 11:18 PM Flag
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They don't know that you didn't purposely buy the car somewhere else just to avoid the NYC sales tax. If you've owned it for 10 years, maybe different story if you can prove you paid sales tax somewhere else, then you just do something on your taxes next year to get a credit against what you had to pay (an accountant would know). Only other thing is if NYC has it in their regulations that they will charge sales tax on any vehicle brought into the city no matter what the vehicle's history. I would believe that just based on the fact that the city is choking with vehicles and can do what they want. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 09:36 PM Flag
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Do you have a record of what the sales tax you paid in your home state? They will deduct the rate you paid there from the presumably higher rate in NYC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 09:49 PM Flag
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This is not exclusive to NY. When registering a vehicle most states request proof that sales tax was paid at purchase (see your bill of sale). If so, then you will likely not pay this a second time in your new state, or it will be adjusted to reflect your previous sales tax payment. If not, you will assessed sales or use tax. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 09:57 PM Flag
[ - ] I am an Ivy-educated editor and writer with a master's in writing, more than 15 years' experience in the field, and various publications and awards to my name. I have taught writing at the university level and am interested in transitioning to tutoring in NYC. I have been told by many private tutors that I should avoid joining an agency and instead build up a private practice that allows me to better choose who I work with, how often, etc. Do you think that NYC parents respond to flyers and craigslist postings? Would I be better served to work my contact at a major private school, to see if she might start recommending me? Truth is: I am a whiz at language, am a super personable and talented instructor, and just generally love the work. Any advice appreciated. Any interested parties welcome to email me at ellnn1@yahoo.com. All initial consultations are, of course, free of charge. (P.S. I went to an excellent High School in Westchester. Should I mention this in my ads as well?) 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.16.13, 06:15 PM Flag
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Well, this just goes to show that "Ivy-educated" doesn't mean "business-savvy." Why would you post this here? It's lazy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 06:25 PM Flag
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So you are 35 years old and still talking about what college and high school you went to? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 06:32 PM Flag
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+100 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 06:36 PM Flag
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"I would have written a shorter letter, but I did not have the time." Perhaps work on your editing skills before trying to find clients? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 06:36 PM Flag
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Post this: Do you know a great tutor? How did you find him/her? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 06:37 PM Flag
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"am a super personable and talented instructor" whut? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 06:36 PM Flag
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The problem is: YOU ARE NOT A TEACHER. I'd never hire a tutor with no experience teaching children. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 06:50 PM Flag
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The frequency of errors and clumsy construction in your post strongly suggests that you are anything but a 'whiz at language.' Learn parallel construction, rules of punctuation and capitalization, and proofreading before trying to teach others. A little humility about your (lack of) ability might help as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 07:01 PM Flag
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I have a background similar to yours and your problem is this: You don't need to convince parents that YOU can write. You need to convince them you can teach their kids to write. University instructor experience is not the same thing. You need to show you can work with kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 07:05 PM Flag
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Parents hire qualified teachers to be tutors, not writers. This isn't college. You "might" be able to tutor a HS junior or senior who was already a decent writer, but even that is doubtful? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 08:08 PM Flag
[ - ] Please name some Queens communities with affordable housing and good schools. Thx! 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.16.13, 04:43 PM Flag
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Astoria [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 04:47 PM Flag
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Bayside. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 04:53 PM Flag
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Border Rego Park/Forest Hills. [ Reply | More
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LIC but prices have been going up. [ Reply | More
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Thanks, everyone! Anyone live in any of these places now? Any personal testaments? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 08:05 PM Flag
[ - ] I am moving to UWS (90th and Columbus) and am looking for day care for my 1 year old for 2 days a week. Apart from Smarter Toddlers and NY Kids, I can't find anything - everything is from 2 years up. Can anyone recommend anywhere (and/or any good recommedations for other classes)?_Many thanks 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.16.13, 03:39 PM Flag
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not sure if they do, but columbus gym space is nice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 03:44 PM Flag
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I think twin parks montesorri may. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 03:53 PM Flag
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yes twin parks has a baby/young toddler room and I think they have a location on 90th and CPW (?) I toured before it opened and it was a really nice facility. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 07:17 PM Flag
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Tender Care at the Westside YMCA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 03:55 PM Flag
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My DF is really happy with Smarter Toddler. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 03:52 PM Flag
[ - ] Apartment hunting on UES. I don't have a fear of heights, but I am scared of of my kids being in a high rise with a balcony or on a high floor with windows that open. Just typing this is giving me anxiety. Anyone else have this issue or am I just being ridiculous? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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that is why they have window guards. but balconies scare me, too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:25 PM Flag
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x10000000000000000 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:32 PM Flag
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If I lived in the city with little kids I'd probably nail my windows shut for 10 years. I have huge fear of heights. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:43 PM Flag
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I don't even like corner floor to ceiling windows. Heebie jeebies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:31 PM Flag
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Me too, they really freak me out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 11:38 PM Flag
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I'm always so relieved to find out that other people share my crazy thinking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 11:09 PM Flag
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The window can be pretty much gated in with window bars, but I wouldn't be too happy about a balcony. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 11:11 PM Flag
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We opted for one with no balcony for this reason. I am ok with floor to ceiling windows and window guards though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 11:31 PM Flag
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not ridiculous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 11:27 PM Flag
[ - ] I find it weird that Brad Pitt when from Paltrow to Jolie. I find them so different. One occupies her time (besides being a mom and movie star) attending fancy parties and premieres, then trash talking them, writing cookbooks for private profit and websites promoting all sorts of outrageous expensive and ridiculous stuff beyond the reach of anyone but a millionaires or wanna be's who buy $78 t shirts when they really can't afford to. The other is a humanitarian. She promotes causes on the side, after promoting her movies at premieres. In a word, the former seems quite shallow, the other not. Could the same guy (Brad Pitt) have actually wanted to marry both??? 58 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.15.13, 10:09 PM Flag
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He went from Jennifer Aniston (his wife) to Jolie. That said, I'm happy no one scrutinizes my personal romantic history the way you do his. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:11 PM Flag
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OP: ahhhh you are right, I totally FORGOT about Aniston (of course, never a fan of "Friends", I do find her totally forgettable). Yes, Aniston seems more in the mold of Paltrow. In the sense of "dull", living a small life in the spotlight. Jolie was, before Brad, someone who had dumped her vial of Billy Bob Thornton's blood aside, and gone and adopted Maddox from Vietnam as a single mom, barely 30. I remember reading about her in VF, thinking this is the hottest single mom to adopt a foreign baby that I've ever read of/seen. So Jolie was always far far more interesting....I see now. Forgot about Aniston...I get it now. It's coming back. Must have been a total arrow in the heart when he met her: so different from the other girls he was used to...I thought her NYT piece the other day was superb. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:20 PM Flag
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Maddox was born in Cambodia. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:29 PM Flag
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I think Paltrow and Jolie are more cut from the same mold. See below. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:25 PM Flag
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Who thinks this deeply about this junk? YOU need a hobby. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 11:10 PM Flag
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OP: you think my thinking is deep? THANKS! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 11:49 PM Flag
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Weren't there like 8 people in between? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:17 PM Flag
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no, he met Jolie and fell in love before the divorce. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 11:38 PM Flag
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I don't find them all that different. Both strike me as extremely self congratulatory, decently educated, and scary thin. He has a type. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:12 PM Flag
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THIS!!!!!!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:19 PM Flag
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All THREE of them are like this. I feel for AJ and what she's gone through recently, but come on... do any of you know actresses personally? They're all the same. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 12:03 AM Flag
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I don't know. The three guys in life that I dated very seriously were in many ways different. Far more different than Jolie and Paltrow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:13 PM Flag
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The guys you dated were different how? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:13 PM Flag
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OR: Nearly everything when I really think about it...haha. Looks (build, hair/eye/skin tone, height, etc), personality, ethnicity, HHI, family background, career, etc. The only thing FOR SURE similar among the three is that they were all very intelligent. [ Reply | More
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I personally think rich and famous people who make a big deal about their "humanitarian" acts are pompous and narcisstic. Anyone who is that famous and/or wealthy has "good causes" begging for them to put their name to them, flying them out, putting them up. The amount of time and money is negligble given their salaries and high-profile lives. The PR people must love it. Bono is an example. Of course all these world leaders are falling all over themselves to meet him. It isn't like a local teacher committing him/herself to a cause. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:21 PM Flag
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I don't know. The alternative is that they personally do good acts yet bring no attention to them, or write a check and don't ever take the trouble to show up in person. It's one of those things where you just have to give someone some publicity for one thing in order to get people to pay attention to something else. [ Reply | More
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I think both are shallow and insecure. Paltrow just doesn't try to cover that with anything. Jolie is anorexic and says a lot of things without facts to back it up. I think what she is doing now is brave and I give her props for doing it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:18 PM Flag
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Oh whatever get a hobby lady - the common denominator is that they are all hot, and are all or were the big name at the time he got together with them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:24 PM Flag
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Both are actresses who come from film industry families. Both were mostly raised in LA. Both are relatively educated as actresses go. Both are thin and have very angular features. Both seem at least faux family oriented. Both come from money. Just to name a few similarities. The list of ways they're diffferent is far shorter. [ Reply | More
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OP: interesting, even Aniston came from acting family...vs Pitt....ALL the girls he dated then were children of the industry, he the outsider...hmmmmm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:28 PM Flag
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It's really not all that interesting. They're all actresses. He's an actor. Pretty typical for actors and actresses to get together. Aniston was not a child of the industry in the way Jolie and Paltrow are. J and P come from ledgendary acting families. Not so with Aniston. Still, I don't find it weird at all that a long-term top actor has dated three different top actresses. They're not even close to "different" when you consider the range of possibilities. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:37 PM Flag
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(and really, the majority of super successful people in the industry come from industry families or were involved in the industry going back to childhood. He's an outlier in general. Not just an outlier to those three women.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:38 PM Flag
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Paltrow is NOT educated. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:33 PM Flag
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OR: She is relative to the average actress. Not UB style "educated", but for sure "educated" compared to the average in her industry. I'm no fan of Paltrow. But my sister is a fairly successful actress and for sure by actress standards (having met many of my sisters friends and knowing her take on this) Paltrow is educated. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:41 PM Flag
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np ITA. Paltrow is no genius, but comparatively to the entire industry she and Jolie are both educated [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:37 PM Flag
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+2 My DH works "in the industry" (not an actor) and he agrees with you, OR. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:38 PM Flag
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Define educated. She does not even have a college degree [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:40 PM Flag
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OR: She's a Spence grad, and comes from a big money family. College degree or not these factors lend to her being more intelligent/educated/exposed to intelligent influences than your average actress. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:44 PM Flag
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THIS. OR's point is that her overall background is more educated than average as actresses go. This is undeniably correct. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:51 PM Flag
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And explains her fake British accent. [ Reply | More
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+2 [ Reply | More
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+3 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:53 PM Flag
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Being a Spence grad doesn't make you "educated" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:54 PM Flag
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OR: It does in comparison to actresses as a whole. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:55 PM Flag
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What are you talking about? Such bullish it. Jennifer Beals, Angela Bassett, Jordana Brewster, Jennifer Connoly, Claire Danes, Jodi Foster ...YALE graduates. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 11:33 PM Flag
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Amy Brenneman, Natalie Portman, Elizabeth Shue, Mira Sorvino...HARVARD graduates. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 11:35 PM Flag
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It makes you rich. She went to private school. I know many people who know her (or knew her as a kid)... not a brainiac. [ Reply | More
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Define "average" actress. Child of nobodies with no money who has tutors on the set as stage mom drags you around to auditions/commercial shoots, then when you're 16 you get some big roles? Someone like Lindsay Lohan? Is that the average actress intelligence you are comparing to? Cause people like Tilda Swinton, Jodi Foster, Meryl Streep, Glenn Close, Debra Winger, sigourney Weaver, Cate Blantchett, Nicole Kidman, do not seem any less smart. So not sure what the 'average actress' is, cause Paltrow's been very successful and compared to those with similar success she's not an intellectual standout. Hardly!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:51 PM Flag
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By average actress I mean a female who supports herself exclusively via acting. Among that group, she's more educated than average. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 11:01 PM Flag
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This. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 11:01 PM Flag
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The weird fixation on HS here is just bizarre. Paltrow is skinny, blonde, and has a fake British accent. Oh,and she went to "Spence". BFD...by no standard is this "educated". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 11:36 PM Flag
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Exactly. Dumbest thread ever, version 283.0. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 11:37 PM Flag
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BWAH HA HA. Her parents were rich and famous, they sent her to Spence. Big whoop. [ Reply | More
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Come on. My favorite is Demi Moore who wanted to change Scarlet Letter for the movie because "no one knows the story". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 11:29 PM Flag
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that cracked me up too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 11:39 PM Flag
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She said RELATIVELY. Which is correct. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:39 PM Flag
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Relative to what? Presumably most actresses graduated high school. Except poor Demi. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 11:37 PM Flag
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Relative to what? Presumably most actresses graduated high school. Except poor Demi. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 11:37 PM Flag
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Oddly enough I eventually find that Brad Pitt probably has a really weak mind. I think the women are the ones who control him. He's just in the web of the strongest woman of them all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:29 PM Flag
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Yeah, he seems like a bland, easygoing pothead. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:33 PM Flag
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I know someone who was his frat brother, says he is an idiot who has always skated on his looks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:44 PM Flag
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As are most actors. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:53 PM Flag
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no kidding [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.16.13, 12:07 AM Flag
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Jolie seems to be a lot more confident and probably better in bed. At the end of the day, a midwest boy that lucked out on an acting job is not going to be an intellectual challenge to anyone. Like the above poster said, he was probably the one being chosen not the other way around. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:47 PM Flag
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I think Paltrow seems far more confident. Though I dislike her and Jolie both. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:52 PM Flag
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He requested AJ for the movie- Mr. and Mrs. Smith- that is how their affair started. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 11:31 PM Flag
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Angelina Jolie is stunningly beautiful face wise. I agree that she has to be anorexic or some form or ed. She is so thin and if you look at pictures before she was famous she's naturally more curvy. I think it takes a certain type of person to adopt children from another country, who are of another race and raise them as one big blended family with your own dcs. I respect that. To be honest I don't think many actors/actresses are educated, well informed people. Too much time in that world keeps you out of touch from real life. That whole career path is about idealizing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.15.13, 10:55 PM Flag
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It does take a certain kind of person, that is true. She is selfless in that way. HOWEVER she has unlimited funds and full time nannies for each kids and can leave the house and go wherever, whenever she wants. She can support these kids AND their kids and probably another generation worth on what she has right now. So what? [ Reply | More
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