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[ - ] Anyone have any good recommendations for an airport car service w/ car seat option that is INEXPENSIVE? (Ie less than $100)? From UWS to JFK. I know that Kid Car service is pretty pricey. Just called Dial 7--they make you reserve an SUV for $135+. Just looking for a reasonable rate, if any exists. Thanks a million, everybody. 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.20.13, 01:48 AM Flag
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Leave earlier, take the subway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.20.13, 01:50 AM Flag
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a cab? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.20.13, 01:52 AM Flag
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THIS. Bring your own carseat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.20.13, 02:02 AM Flag
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Won't you need the car seat for the airplane anyway? Take a cab. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.20.13, 01:48 AM Flag
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How old is dc? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.20.13, 01:48 AM Flag
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How old? If the kid is over 3, you can use the safe rider vest. Google it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.20.13, 01:49 AM Flag
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i once used Carmel and their car seats were crap- old and the driver had no idea how to install them. after that I always took car seat with me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.20.13, 01:50 AM Flag
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Just take a cab and put the kid in the back without a seatbelt. You live in the city, that's just part of it. You need to relax. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.20.13, 01:53 AM Flag
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So stupid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.20.13, 02:02 AM Flag
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How is this stupid? People take kids in cabs everyday in this city. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.20.13, 02:03 AM Flag
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+1000!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.20.13, 02:11 AM Flag
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Just take a cab and put the kid in the back without a seatbelt. You live in the city, that's just part of it. You need to relax. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.20.13, 01:53 AM Flag
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You need a carseat for the plane. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.20.13, 02:02 AM Flag
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No, she doesn't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.20.13, 02:11 AM Flag
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Eastern or legends out of Brooklyn [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.20.13, 01:58 AM Flag
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+1 for legends, great service [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.20.13, 02:24 AM Flag
[ - ] I have a gift cert. for Lord & Taylor & I need some blemish cover-up and powder--what are the most straightforward brands there? Best counter for a makeover? TIA 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.19.13, 10:59 PM Flag
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Bobbi Brown [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 11:08 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 11:59 PM Flag
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probably Bobbi Brown although a lot of moms like Laura Mercier [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 11:03 PM Flag
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either one is good [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 11:12 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 11:56 PM Flag
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MAC [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 11:12 PM Flag
[ - ] Hi we are moving to UES, for my residency over the summer. My wife will be home with our 1 month old, and we were looking to find a half day program for our 3.5 year old (either daycare or preschool). Our budget is around 12K, which I know seems a lot to us, but is low by manhattan standards. Any leads for us. Best Very late in the game 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.19.13, 10:26 PM Flag
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try weecare on 83rd and York. low key with down to earth families. they have 9-3pm, and a 3 day option should be in your budget [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 10:23 PM Flag
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If your residency is at Cornell, check out Bright Horizons or the PAL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 10:30 PM Flag
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We were not happy at Bright Horizons. It was ok until she started walking. Understaffed and the teachers never lasted more than a few months because of the low pay and the high ratio. When I dropped in, children were eating off the floors because there were not enough teachers or supervision. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 10:31 PM Flag
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This...signed former bh employee [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 11:10 PM Flag
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Wow. We use the Lex Ave BH for back-up and love it. DS hasd been going there since he was 3 months old and is almost 5. Stable and reliable staf - I wish he could go there every day. I guess each BH is different. I know nothing about the Cornell BH. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 11:21 PM Flag
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Pinafore [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 10:37 PM Flag
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See if there are openings at St Ignatius Day Nursery....nice program, very sweet teachers, should fit your budget. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 11:28 PM Flag
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www.epiphanynyc.org They have a wonderful pre-school, I think it is a little less expensive than some others. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 11:49 PM Flag
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74th St Magic. Also, call the Parents League for suggestions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.20.13, 12:16 AM Flag
[ - ] Baby-sitter Pay Question. I know about Park Slope survey, but they give some broad ranges. First, for regular after-school long-term sitter - one well behaved DC, hours 2-7pm, paid 2 wk vacation and unlimited sick or "family matter" days (she never abuses this, but it is still nice and does cost me extra a handful of times a year to cover her going, for example, to see her grand kids piano recital). As DC got older she started doing laundry, taking out garbage and even cooking dinner for us (3 people). How much on hourly basis? How much to pay a sitter to come at 7pm and stay over and drop off at school by 840am? DH and I both have overlapping business trips. I understand $20/hr for p/t and $15/hr for over-night, except rate drops to $10/hr for hours overnight when DC is asleep? This is NYC 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.19.13, 12:58 PM Flag
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We pay a flat overnight fee and we agreed on it upon hiring our nanny. She is ft and works a 10 hour day. We only pay $60 for overnights and she seems happy to make extra $. Kids sleep throug the night if they got sick or something I would pay extra but it hasn't happened so far [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 01:10 PM Flag
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^^ our nanny doesn't have family [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 01:11 PM Flag
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I'd just do $15 an hour for hours nanny is awake and the flat $100 or something for overnight. $20 for awake hours if that's your usual rate for her obviously. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 01:05 PM Flag
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Has she been working for you for a while? because it seems like that pay would be different from someone you just hired. What are you paying her now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 01:09 PM Flag
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Yes. Thanks for replies. The overnight sitter is different from the regular one although we know them both so long and well. It sounds like paying regular p/t sitter $20 hr for after-school is about right. It sounds like sleepover sitter is about right at $15/hr (for hours before/after sleeping hours) plus $100 flat for sleeping over. Our PT nanny does more than overnight sitter - like laundry so that's why different rate. Seems like there is such a big range people pay - some pay only $12/hr and some have 3 DCs and still pay only $15/hr. I think our sitters want more than we pay but this tells me we are about right. Thanks all!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 01:31 PM Flag
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We also pay a flat overnight rate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.19.13, 01:32 PM Flag
[ - ] 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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General Topics 05.17.13, 02:14 AM Flag
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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) 7 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
[ - ] 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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General Topics 05.16.13, 10:49 PM Flag
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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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General Topics 05.16.13, 10:04 PM Flag
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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
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