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  1. Elementary Dh and 2-19-2012 9:58pm (0 replies)
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  2. Elementary Sanity check - my 11 and 9yo are tired and sick of being dragged around town. Need to take ds to soccer for hour and half - ok to leave home alone in front of tv? They are fairly...(more) 2-17-2012 3:44pm (3 replies)
    responsible...What do you do?
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    • i think that's fine. 2-17-2012 3:46pm
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    • I have a 9 YO and 10.5 YO, boy girl. Are you saying you'll leave one home alone or both of them while you take a third? If two at home alone, how long and how well do they get...(more) 2-17-2012 3:58pm
      along?
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    • Yes of course. 2-17-2012 4:10pm
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  3. Elementary Does anyone find this a little odd? friend was over w her dd. saw that my oldest had finished lemony snickets series. asked to borrow some. now done wants to swap out more. but...(more) 2-16-2012 9:49am (2 replies)
    live across town from each other so it is a schlep--the kids are not friends so it is not like they can hang out--and before this, we would like see each other 3x a year
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    • weird, can't they go to the library? 2-16-2012 9:49am
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      • that is the thing--they are really close to a bunch of libraries. work and home 2-16-2012 9:50am
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  4. Elementary To all women who had an abortion and are now against abortion because they regret it: hypocritical self- haters ! 2-15-2012 9:53pm (5 replies)
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    • I've never met anyone like this IRL 2-15-2012 9:54pm
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      • np. the most vocal anti choice person I have ever known IRL had an abortion. Granted, shew as also dumb as a box of rocks 2-15-2012 9:56pm
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        • It's a classic conservative stance and I have met one woman and one man IRL like this 2-15-2012 9:57pm
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          • its a classic hypocritical catholic stance. She went to confession so she thinks that made it all not count and now she wants to keep this option away from other women 2-15-2012 9:57pm
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      • me either 2-15-2012 9:57pm
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  5. Elementary State of Virginia wants to require all women to have a trans-vaginal ultrasound before undergoing an abortion. 2-15-2012 9:29pm (43 replies)
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    • just like texas. it's so fucked up. i can't even believe it. 2-15-2012 9:30pm
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      • Texas does it? Wtf is this country coming to! Women, stand up for your reproductive and civil rights. 2-15-2012 9:31pm
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    • ugh 2-15-2012 9:31pm
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    • gross. how can someone mandate that a woman has to have something inserted in her vagina in orde to have a medical procedure? its a form of rape IMO 2-15-2012 9:31pm
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      • To punish and humiliate her for having a legal procedure. 2-15-2012 9:32pm
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      • it's actually so that they can show a picture of the fetus so that the mother will feel guilty and not have the abortion 2-15-2012 9:33pm
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        • I understand why they want to do it. And I ams saying that its a form of rape 2-15-2012 9:33pm
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        • no, it is to comply with the concept of "informed consent" before a medical procedure is done. for abortion, the informed consent is usually severely lacking. this closes the gap 2-15-2012 9:34pm
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          • thats utter and complete bullshit 2-15-2012 9:35pm
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          • you are sick 2-15-2012 9:35pm
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          • People understand that they're terminating a pregnancy and that there is a fetus inside with a beating heart. Women who have abortions aren't stupid, they don't want to be...(more) 2-15-2012 9:37pm
            pregnant and have the right to do so.
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            • OK then showing them the image helps them make a better decision because they have more information. 2-15-2012 9:38pm
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              • Go away stupid troll 2-15-2012 9:38pm
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              • They already have the information they need. The state should not treat grown women like naughy children. 2-15-2012 9:40pm
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                • There are some for which having this information might cause them to change their mind and decide not to have the procedure done. Not knowing can lead to a lifetime of awful...(more) 2-15-2012 9:42pm
                  regret
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                  • what information don't they already have? 2-15-2012 9:43pm
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                  • If you are too dumb to understand what an abortion is, you can opt for a transvaginal. Leave the rest of us alone. 2-15-2012 9:44pm
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                    • No need to be rude. 2-15-2012 9:44pm
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                      • No need to inflict your personal religious fantasies upon the rest of us. In fact, it 's unconstitutional. 2-15-2012 9:45pm
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                        • I didn't say anything religious. Calm down, please. 2-15-2012 9:46pm
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                  • Having a child you're not ready for can do the same. Again, you're treating women like people who are incapable of making decisions if they choose something you would not. 2-15-2012 9:44pm
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                    • I think it's good to have all the information before you make a decision, not hurry a young girl along when there's a life or death decision to be made. It should be deliberate...(more) 2-15-2012 9:46pm
                      and thoughtful, not knee-jerk and instantaneous.
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                      • How could you possibly read into what is going on in each "young girl's 2-15-2012 9:47pm
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                        • mind when she exercises her legal right to abort? and why should you have a say in it? 2-15-2012 9:48pm
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                          • I think it's ok to have standards as to what information is presented to a patient before a decision is made. A descriptoin of hte procedure, an explanation of the risks, a few...(more) 2-15-2012 9:52pm
                            options or alternatives, that kind of thing. The ultrasound is part of the presentation of informing the patient about the procedure.
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                      • what information is this procedure going to give them? 2-15-2012 9:49pm
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      • oh please ob gyn pokes up there every visit 2-15-2012 9:33pm
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        • go to hell 2-15-2012 9:34pm
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        • my OBGYN only does and internal when there is a medical need. and I agree to it 2-15-2012 9:34pm
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        • Op: what an ignorant response 2-15-2012 9:35pm
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    • require a digital rectal exam before prescribing Viagra and then we'll talk 2-15-2012 9:33pm
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      • That's what a female pol in Virginia counter proposed! There is an assault going on against women's rights now in this political climate 2-15-2012 9:34pm
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        • I'm hoping women rise up & take control. I've had enough. Who's with me?! 2-15-2012 9:35pm
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          • Op: I'm on this damn board to try and get women to wake the fuck up. We have had our dc but think about future women. Our rights are being stomped on. Shock Doctrine! 2-15-2012 9:37pm
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            • Sing it, sistah 2-15-2012 9:38pm
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    • i live in va, people are so fucked up here. 2-15-2012 9:34pm
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      • It's easy to get distracted by how busy ones gets with kids, marriage, work, etc. Women fought for our rights before we could, so we owe it to all women to continue. This whole...(more) 2-15-2012 9:41pm
        birthcontrol "issue" is making me want to scream. Republicans are brilliant at making people think it's even an issue anymore. Wedge issue to elect more conservatives.
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        • Except that I don't think any but the most ultraconservative women will vote for it, they are alienating more voters than they will ever bring in. 2-15-2012 9:43pm
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        • i do a lot to support women's health, but the level of ignorance here is insane. 2-15-2012 9:44pm
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  6. Elementary Is anyone's 7 yo girl giving them a hard time about wearing pink? i have a bunch of stuff w that color and now all she wants is black, grays etc. what to do 2-15-2012 8:58am (4 replies)
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    • prepare yourself now for the tween/teen years. Pick your battles and clothing choice should be hers 2-15-2012 8:59am
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    • wait till summer and get her new stuff then 2-15-2012 9:00am
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      • so much for buying ahead when stuff is on sale!! 2-15-2012 9:04am
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    • ditto my 9 yr old 2-15-2012 9:06am
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  7. Elementary Moms of 3 on? do you work? 2-14-2012 8:13pm (10 replies)
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    • yes. 2-14-2012 8:15pm
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    • yes 2-14-2012 8:15pm
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    • no but I need to 2-14-2012 8:15pm
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    • Yes and it sucks. I feel tired and dirty and frumpy and stupid all the time 2-14-2012 8:15pm
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      • i feel that way and I do not work. 2-14-2012 8:16pm
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      • I work and me too - except for the stupid part. 2-14-2012 8:17pm
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        • I used to be smart. Now my mind is dull. 2-14-2012 8:17pm
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          • not dull - but I do feel like I'm missing parts, like holes sometimes. I will just be talking and lose a word out of the blue sometimes. Like: "I need more.. you know.. that...(more) 2-14-2012 8:18pm
            drink that is dark and like tea only not..." Pisses me off.
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            • that's it exactly 2-14-2012 8:19pm
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    • no. thinking about going back. but then again, maybe not. 2-14-2012 8:21pm
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  8. Elementary I am depressed. I now can't get out of the funk. I put a lot of effort thinking about what dh would like for V day. I got a card. He was working till 6 and we were supposed to...(more) 2-14-2012 8:11pm (4 replies)
    go out as a family. We can't go out as a family at that time. So, now I am in a funk and am leaving the house. No roses, no pressent...
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    • worst. valentines. day. ever. 2-14-2012 8:12pm
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    • It's a fucking hallmark holiday. Get OVER it. geezus. 2-14-2012 8:12pm
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      • it is a Hallmark holiday but it would be nice if someone would think of me for once instead of me thinking of everyone else and doing everything for everyone else. 2-14-2012 8:13pm
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        • I hear you but no one else can make you happy but you. 2-14-2012 8:14pm
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  9. Elementary Will nordstrom take shoes that were barely worn back that I bought 2 months ago? 2-14-2012 8:08pm (1 reply)
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    • talk about dangling participles 2-14-2012 8:09pm
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  10. Elementary Thisnis such a bad time of year for me...spring could not get here fast enough 2-10-2012 9:11am (1 reply)
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    • it's going to be in the 50s all next week 2-10-2012 9:12am
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  11. Elementary What would you say is the reason why dd acts very silly before a new social situation? sometimes it's yelling at me or saying a word loud... 2-6-2012 8:29pm (1 reply)
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    • she lacks social graces 2-6-2012 8:30pm
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  12. Elementary It's 8:00. I am so depressed. Worked while kids were in school, now haven't stopped.... Dh went downstairs to excercise. Is this fair/ 2-6-2012 8:06pm (0 replies)
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  13. Elementary Different teachers keep on telling me ds (2nd grade) has trouble focusing. he does well b/c he is smart. It's a constant struggle between dh and myself. None of the...(more) 2-6-2012 7:58pm (13 replies)
    professionals have pushed meds but I am wondering. What else can I do?
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    • does he have a diagnosis? 2-6-2012 7:58pm
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      • no. went to psych and he felt he doesn't have enough in any one category to classify with dx. 2-6-2012 7:59pm
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        • A neuropsych who actually tested or a psychologist who talked to you for a while? 2-6-2012 8:00pm
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          • Psychiatrist who met with us; behaviorist who tested and observed; therapist 2-6-2012 8:04pm
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            • Personally, if I were really concerned about attentional issues I'd want a neuropsych to do a full battery of testing, not only to actual test attention, but to rule out all the...(more) 2-6-2012 8:10pm
              other learning or processing issues that can masquerade as adhd. But if you're confident that these professionals are correct, why would you even think about meds? They're saying there's nothing wrong with your dc.
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              • I didn't say they said there is nothing wrong. They said there is something there probably stemming from anxiety but not enough in any one area to diagnose. I feel that they are...(more) 2-6-2012 8:13pm
                correct but he is still not focusing. He can focus but he isn't all the time. What other dx are there that appear as ADD? Just curious. Thx.
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                • Well, anxiety is one of them, but if it's not "pathological" then that shouldn't be enough to be a consistant problem. Slow processing speed can look like inattention, as can all...(more) 2-6-2012 8:17pm
                  the learning disabilities. Inconsistant attention is actually a hallmark of adhd. My adhd ds can concentrate for hours on his video games or his legos...
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                  • what type of doctor diagnosed your son? How old was he when diagnosed? 2-6-2012 8:27pm
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                    • He was diagnosed by a neuropsych, and we now see a psychologist for CBT and a neurologist for meds (because he has tics and can't take stimulent meds). He takes Tenex. 2-6-2012 8:29pm
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                  • also, is your son on meds and if so which ones? 2-6-2012 8:27pm
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    • They arent allowed to initiate a discussion of meds by law 2-6-2012 8:01pm
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      • Seriously? I've never heard that. What law is that? What state? 2-6-2012 8:02pm
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  14. Elementary What is math acuity test, what does in measure and what does the % mean? 2-3-2012 11:41am (1 reply)
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  15. Elementary Selective Mutism & Social Anxiety...(more) 1-29-2012 11:06pm (0 replies)
    Parents of SM kids- what is your public school action plan? Did you encounter any resistance from faculty in implementing your plan?
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  16. Elementary 9yo handed basketball before game to dh before game- starts warming up with team - dh gave bballl to other teammates to practice with. After game ds asks dh where is my ball - h...(more) 1-29-2012 5:59pm (3 replies)
    scReams with anger it's your responsibility to keep track of it. Ds had no idea dh handed it off . Isn't it dhs fault?? He's screaming at ds and livid saying he's no longer allowed to bring balls to games??? Am I the only one who thinks this is completely wrong and he owes ds an apology. How do I talk him down sheesh don't thinks this is fair at all?!
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    • sorry dh, ou lose. 1-29-2012 6:00pm
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    • dh. holy crap. get a grip. 1-29-2012 6:01pm
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      • ithank you seriously and now I'm the bitch who tells him he is wrong 1-29-2012 6:03pm
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  17. Elementary Need a recommendation; Anyone have a neuropsych in NYC that you love? Ds has been on meds for a few years, now trying to ween him off but need a better dr. any suggestions much...(more) 1-28-2012 8:41am (1 reply)
    appreciated. ds is 90 ahdh, anxious, stutters, not aggressive but impulsive....Thanks
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    • 9yrs old not 90! 1-28-2012 8:42am
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  18. Elementary Dear Parents of DD's Friend, Ok, so you send your kid to school sick. But maybe next time you could warn me before you send her on a playdate while she sounds like she's coughting...(more) 1-27-2012 4:38pm (4 replies)
    coughing up a lung and sneezing everywhere. And declining offered tissues.
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    • Ew. I'd send that kid home. 1-27-2012 4:40pm
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      • she looks so sick! red-rimmed eyes, miserable! 1-27-2012 4:51pm
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    • children's coughs can last weeks. lighten up 1-27-2012 4:41pm
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      • thanks, dr. what's your opinion on the green mucous running down her face because she won't use a tissue? 1-27-2012 4:51pm
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  19. Elementary If you had $500, what would you get yourself? 1-24-2012 10:19pm (7 replies)
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    • botox 1-24-2012 10:19pm
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    • new bag. 1-24-2012 10:19pm
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    • Sewing lessons 1-24-2012 10:20pm
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    • keratin my hair and some nice shoes 1-24-2012 10:20pm
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    • teeth whitening 1-26-2012 5:18pm
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    • put it toward new cooktop and oven 1-26-2012 5:19pm
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    • Singing lessons. 1-26-2012 5:19pm
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  20. Elementary What's your 2nd grader doing in math these days? 1-24-2012 10:18pm (1 reply)
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    • adding and subtracting big numbers 1-24-2012 10:19pm
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  21. Elementary Would you take a job for $40 per hour (15 hours per week) if you had 3 kids, which one required a lot of work? 1-24-2012 10:11pm (7 replies)
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    • yes 1-24-2012 10:11pm
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    • That is my job. I make slightly under $40 though 1-24-2012 10:12pm
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    • with benefits? that sounds good to me 1-24-2012 10:12pm
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    • definitely 1-24-2012 10:13pm
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    • Yes! 1-24-2012 10:13pm
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    • Of course, if I wanted to work that's a great salary. 1-24-2012 10:13pm
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    • commute? overtime? responsibility? do i want a job? are kids in school? what will i do about childcare? do they care how you do the hours or will they give you a schedule? do i...(more) 1-24-2012 10:14pm
      want a job?
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  22. Elementary How many dc? do you work? If so, how manyhours per w 1-23-2012 8:38pm (3 replies)
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    • 1 or 2, not sure, yes I work, 40 1-23-2012 8:39pm
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    • 3, 5 1-23-2012 8:41pm
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    • 6, yes, full time, 36 hrs/weekly 1-23-2012 8:51pm
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  23. Elementary I went for an interview that said the salary is 70K plus benefits. There is an opti on to work pt w/o benefits. Wwouhat would you ask for?hat Wha 1-23-2012 8:13pm (6 replies)
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    • maybe we need to know what you do 1-23-2012 8:13pm
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    • That totally depends on your personal needs and wants. 1-23-2012 8:14pm
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      • sorry...what would you ask for hourly w/o benefits? 1-23-2012 8:15pm
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    • do you need the benefits? 1-23-2012 8:18pm
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  24. Elementary Please help me come up with a to tell a future employer that I would require 45$/hour in order to work for them without sounding too pompous. 1-23-2012 7:26pm (3 replies)
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    • teaching? 1-23-2012 7:27pm
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    • just say it. "my requirements for this job are $45/hour." 1-23-2012 7:27pm
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  25. Elementary What is with all the Mormons in Brooklyn? 1-21-2012 7:44pm (2 replies)
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    • they are everywhere. It's funny with their little shirts and ties coming it of the church across from Lincoln center. 1-21-2012 7:45pm
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    • Op: I mean ones living here with families, going to public schools, etc.... 1-21-2012 7:47pm
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