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  1. New York City Pierced Ears?...(more) 5 hr 56 min ago (1 reply)
    At what age is typical for a girl to have her ears pierced? my 5 yr old daughter insisting everyone in her class has them.
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    • just depends we will do it when dd asks 5 hr 54 min ago
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  2. New York City Sleep Away Camp suggestions: looking for-outdoorsy, not materialistic...(more) 10 hr 40 min ago (7 replies)
    hate to use the word-but looking for the antithesis of "jappy" kids, also beautiful location....any suggestions? The type of place where you have met a bunch of wealthy people from who went there & they are the most un-showy people you've met-but could afford anywhere----? I know strange criteria.....with a jewish presence if possible.
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    • that would be for next year right? 10 hr 39 min ago
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    • tranquillity 10 hr 38 min ago
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    • i have heard good things about...(more) 10 hr 35 min ago
      camp walt Whitman and kilooleet (sp?)
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      • I 2nd Walt Whitman...know 2 families with kids there: 1 is down to earth, not showy and the kids LOVES it...other family is showy, materialistic and their kids aren't very happy...(more) 10 hr 33 min ago
        there but parents make them go. Both have 1 or 2 jewish parents
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    • any girls-only options? 10 hr 32 min ago
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  3. New York City Has anyone's kids started camp at ESF at Riverdale Country School yet? How is it going so far? 6-18-2013 12:00pm (0 replies)
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  4. New York City Do you buy and end of year gift for the afterschool counselors? 6-16-2013 9:43pm (0 replies)
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  5. New York City Any suggestions for someone in NYC to make a custom dining table with leaves and some intricate detail in the legs? 6-9-2013 8:18pm (1 reply)
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    • who is designing it? 6-9-2013 8:19pm
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  6. New York City How long does it take to get comfortable wearing contacts? I have contacts for astigmatism and i they feel super uncomfortable 6-9-2013 10:20am (4 replies)
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    • They were comfortable from the start. It took a week or so before I stopped being aware of them. 6-9-2013 10:21am
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      • Im starting to think my eyes are not the best shape for contacts but im so tired of wearing glasses 6-9-2013 10:23am
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    • Those contacts are bulkier and a little harder to get used to. I would give it a week, and if it's not happening, go back to glasses. 6-9-2013 10:23am
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  7. New York City Great Nanny Recommendation --11 years with us......(more) 6-8-2013 10:42am (3 replies)
    Our amazing nanny of 11 years is available for live-out work. We no longer need a full-time nanny as our kids are now 12 and 8, but we would like to help her find a new job.

    She has been instrumental in helping to raise our two daughters - she has gone above and beyond in taking care of their physical, emotional and academic needs. She has been an important part of our daughters academic success. She instilled in them a love of reading from a very early age and I give her complete credit for actually teaching my girls to read. She is hardworking, smart, honest, trustworthy, responsible and reliable. In all the years she has been with us there has NEVER been any incident that has caused us to question her integrity.
    I am also happy to speak with anyone who has questions at 516-312-6292.
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    • How much are you overpaying her? 6-8-2013 10:45am
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    • 8 yo doesn't need afterschool care? Are you sahm? 6-8-2013 10:47am
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    • where are u? 6-8-2013 10:47am
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  8. New York City Where can I get fresh shrimp around flatiron? 6-5-2013 2:05pm (2 replies)
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    • Eataly? 6-5-2013 2:06pm
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    • chelsea market has that seafood place, whole foods but likel frozen 6-5-2013 2:07pm
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  9. New York City Early Intervention, service coordinator ran out of time units allocated to our case...(more) 6-3-2013 8:31pm (0 replies)
    I would like to know if anyone has requested additional time units for his/her Service Coordinator. Any negative consequence on the child's family? Thank you!
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  10. New York City How much do we love the NYT for refusing to attend Holder's off the record meeting about the leaks scandal? Go NYT! 5-29-2013 9:20pm (2 replies)
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    • uh no love at all. they should attend. it's newsworthy 5-29-2013 9:22pm
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      • It's not newsworthy if it's off the record. Do you not know what am embargo is? 5-29-2013 9:25pm
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  11. New York City Philadelphia with 11 yo dd: any recommendaions? unusual places to eat, shop, etc.? will be doing usual touristy and museum stuff. tia! 5-28-2013 3:58pm (4 replies)
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    • Go out to Manyunk. Cute town, stores, restaurants. Or go to the art musuem and walk along the river. 5-28-2013 4:02pm
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    • make sure to go to reading terminal market 5-28-2013 4:03pm
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      • Yes, this is a good idea. 5-28-2013 4:04pm
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        • yay! was on my list! 5-28-2013 4:15pm
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  12. New York City Thinking about sending my 8-year-old dd to camp at the Riverdale Country School. Any feedback?...(more) 5-24-2013 3:31pm (0 replies)
    Also, I live in Riverdale, but don't know any families sending kids to the camp. Is it all Manhattan kids? Will she make friends or does everyone know each other from school? And what is the camp like? I know it has new ownership, but would appreciate feedback from past years regardless. Thanks!
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  13. New York City - no subject -...(more) 5-24-2013 3:28pm (2 replies)
    Thinking about sending my 8-year-old dd to camp at the Riverdale Country School. I live in Riverdale, but don't know any families sending kids to the camp. Is it all Manhattan kids? Will she make friends or does everyone know each other from school? And what is the camp like? I know it has new ownership, but would appreciate feedback from past years regardless. Thanks!
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    • sent my kid at that age to the fieldston camp, if it helps. She didn't know any one, met a few kids, disn't stay friends with any, so it didn't matter whether they were from...(more) 5-24-2013 3:30pm
      other boroughs.
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      • Ditto Horace Mann camp. 2 yrs, loved it, very well run, very safe. Nothing bad to say at all. 5-24-2013 3:39pm
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  14. New York City Children's Band!!...(more) 5-23-2013 4:13pm (5 replies)
    Hey NYC Moms! I'm putting together a children's party!! Are there any GREAT children's bands that you would recommend?
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    • i love your post! but sorry i don't know any 5-23-2013 4:14pm
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  15. New York City WW help: Going to Nobu for dinner tmrw, what can I get? 5-19-2013 8:52pm (14 replies)
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    • get fish 5-19-2013 8:52pm
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    • Whatever you want. Account later 5-19-2013 8:52pm
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    • that's easy. sashimi. 5-19-2013 8:52pm
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      • and if you need some sushi, get brown rice. 5-19-2013 8:54pm
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    • Miso cod 5-19-2013 8:53pm
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      • Np: I dream about that dish, it's so good! 5-19-2013 8:53pm
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      • miso cod is my normal dish there - wasnt sure abt the sauces 5-19-2013 8:56pm
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    • sashimi, miso soup, edamame. 5-19-2013 8:53pm
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      • a waste there 5-19-2013 8:55pm
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    • yellowtail jalepno 5-19-2013 8:53pm
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    • The cooked foods are better than the sushi 5-19-2013 8:54pm
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    • Soooooo many good choices. 5-19-2013 8:55pm
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    • if you're going to have an experience, go have the experience and enjoy it. Do the best to estimate points, do some extra activity this week and use your 49 point. You shouldn't...(more) 5-20-2013 12:48pm
      go to a really nice restaurant and feel deprived.
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  16. New York City Please tell me this is a phase. Formerly sweet 7 yo has turned into a sassy, disrespectful shrewish monster. It's been 2 weeks since we've had one nice moment together. 5-18-2013 6:24pm (5 replies)
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    • It's a looooong phase 5-18-2013 6:25pm
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      • Fie! Get away! I wanted a different answer. ;-/ 5-18-2013 6:27pm
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    • i've found kids act like that usually bc something is bothering them. it doesn't necesarily have to be something big or bad. but if you can find out what it is, you can diffuse...(more) 5-18-2013 6:26pm
      it. also, sometimes changing the dialogue when she acts that way helps. i just told dd that what hse was saying and the way she was acting was hurting my feelings and i didn't like it. no shouting. no threats. no anger.
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      • I've been probing but so far no luck. Good advice. Thanks! 5-18-2013 6:27pm
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        • good luck. give it time and space. i tell dd i won't let her talk to me like that. and i'd hope she also wouldn't let someone talk to her like that. and then i don't really give...(more) 5-18-2013 6:29pm
          her what she wants or respond to her if she's treating met hat way
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  17. New York City Interestingly, most of it I picked up on YBM.. Just an observation.....(more) 5-18-2013 10:49am (0 replies)
  18. New York City Can you name some restaurants anywhere in nyc similar to The Smith or Landmarc? good food, but not fussy, good drinks/wine. little noisy and casual 5-17-2013 11:45am (4 replies)
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    • Gramercy Tavern? 5-17-2013 11:47am
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      • gramercy tavern is not casual 5-17-2013 11:52am
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    • a voce, market table, mermaid inn, stanton social, cookshop, tia pol 5-17-2013 11:52am
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    • THANKS!!! 5-17-2013 11:55am
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  19. New York City Meds...(more) 5-13-2013 5:26pm (4 replies)
    My child was recently diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety. Has anyone not had success with a stimulant? We have tried 3 different drugs and the rebound after a day of restrained behavior was AWFUL. Like total breakdowns with crying, hysteria, aggression. Our Dr. seems to want to try yet another stimulant but I am wondering if others have had success with other drugs and what your experiences might be? Thank you!
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    • so far, more positives than negatives with focalin xr (for almost 6 years old).. was told to add booster dosage in the afternoon or another drug to get milder effect when he is...(more) 5-13-2013 6:40pm
      coming off focalin.
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      • ~ btw if you post this at special needs forum, you will get more responses (I am assuming):) 5-13-2013 6:41pm
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        • - no subject -...(more) 5-13-2013 6:47pm
          Thanks! I'm brand new and couldn't figure out how to post to SN board! :)
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        • Just figured it out! Thanks! 5-13-2013 6:55pm
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  20. New York City Am I the only mother that really hates going to the park? I can't take it any longer. I just hate it. 5-10-2013 9:55pm (21 replies)
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    • your child older than 6? 5-10-2013 9:56pm
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      • no. 5, 3, 1. kill me now. 5-10-2013 9:59pm
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        • are the moms getting much younger than you? 5-10-2013 10:00pm
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    • I love it. They play, I gossip or read. 5-10-2013 9:56pm
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      • ugh, I hate you park gossip moms- so nasty 5-10-2013 9:57pm
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        • We aren't talking about people. Mostly about school, HW, extra curricular activities, food recipes. That type of thing. Gossip was just the word I choose. 5-10-2013 9:58pm
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        • why? We should be bored to death and not socialize? 5-10-2013 9:58pm
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          • talk about the weather - 5-10-2013 9:59pm
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            • we talk about everything 5-10-2013 9:59pm
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    • I hated the park!!!! 5-10-2013 9:56pm
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    • i like it now that i barely have to watch my kids and can just chat with my friends 5-10-2013 9:56pm
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    • I kind of miss it now that my kids have outgrown it. Now I usually just cart them around to activites. 5-10-2013 9:59pm
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    • apartment living is fine, but park life is driving me to the burbs 5-10-2013 9:59pm
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      • The park is way more fun. All your friends are there. 5-10-2013 10:00pm
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    • OMG I loathe it. Now that my kid is 4, if we run into friends its not that bad because she will play and I can talk, but if I have to play with her I just want to shoot myself 5-10-2013 9:59pm
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    • That's what nanny's are for 5-10-2013 10:02pm
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    • Find a SAHD to fuck 5-10-2013 10:03pm
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    • I hate it, I have to be right there with ds. I've always marveled at the moms who can just sit back & relax. Not my reality 5-11-2013 6:48am
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    • OP: And I am not a SAHM. I guess I suck. 5-11-2013 7:41am
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      • I'm also not SAHM. I wish I could be, but we need to have money to survive! 5-11-2013 12:02pm
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  21. New York City WORK...(more) 5-6-2013 3:43pm (4 replies)
    about a month ago I was offered a new job, which I took. I am not very happy here and the ppl are work with are okay. I recently went on another interview for which I was offered the position. It is a little more money and closer to home. I accepted this offer. I am at a loss of words as to what to say to my current bosses (they are very nice). My new boss wants me to come in tomorrow but start in a few weeks.
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    • Just tell them that the job is not what you expected and that you have found a better fit elsewhere. Congrats! 5-6-2013 3:45pm
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      • - no subject -...(more) 5-6-2013 3:47pm
        Thank you!!! I have been looking for a job forever and this new job is the perfect fit!!
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    • Tell them the truth. 5-6-2013 3:47pm
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    • Think about what they would say to you if they decided after a month "you weren't a good fit," then realize this is much less hurtful to a company than to an individual worker 5-6-2013 3:47pm
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  22. New York City Anyone go to Soul Cycle on W77th? Besides Sue & Lori A, what other instructors do you like? TIA. 5-6-2013 11:44am (2 replies)
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    • Christine 5-6-2013 11:46am
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      • on W77th? I don't think I've seen her name but I'll check out the schedule. Thanks! 5-6-2013 11:51am
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  23. New York City In Manhattan need Elegant dress for daytime wedding , for a matuere bride . Wedding is June 8th , Help!!!! 5-5-2013 1:24pm (2 replies)
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    • post in toddler 5-5-2013 1:25pm
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    • bloomies or lord n taylor 5-5-2013 1:28pm
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  24. New York City Anyone in the NYC area in need of a babysitter/nanny? Mine will be available next week. In the 2+yrs she's worked for us she has never called in sick. She is extremely reliable...(more) 5-3-2013 2:48pm (2 replies)
    & very sweet. She worked for me P/T but would be willing to F/T if necessary. reply back if interested.
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    • maybe. Why is she leaving? Where is she from? 5-3-2013 2:53pm
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      • OP- sorry, I stepped away......(more) 5-3-2013 3:16pm
        I am going to stay at home so no longer need her. She is from Nepal.
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  25. New York City My 6 year old is dyig for a violin so I got her one for her birthday but now I am having a hard time finding a place to give her lessons they ae seem too serious - can I just find...(more) 5-3-2013 8:36am (6 replies)
    a place for a few lessons or someone come to our house??
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    • Or you could just have her scratch a chalkboard with nails and it will sound the same. 5-3-2013 8:37am
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      • real helpfull asshole 5-3-2013 8:37am
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    • I would reach out to Manhattan School of Music or Julliard and see if you can find a student - possibly even LaGuardia HS. 5-3-2013 8:38am
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      • THAT YOU - GOOD ADVICE 5-3-2013 8:42am
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      • also - summer is a great time to get someone, as students are looking for ways to make some extra cash with their extra time! 5-3-2013 10:02am
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    • Private lessons at home. Ask around at your school for recs 5-3-2013 8:43am
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