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[ - ] Does STMPG care about diversity? We love the school, but was shocked to see that there was virtually no obvious diverse students. Do they only look for white kids? If we are a diverse family, do we stand a chance? TIA 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:57 PM Flag
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First of all, this has been discussed extensively at UB in the past. If you are asian diverse it will hurt your chances. If you are NON asian diverse it will dramatically help your chances. Your PSD should be able to help you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:58 PM Flag
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Stmpg is preschool lady, no psd helping her with the process. Reading comp. [ Reply | More
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[ - ] Recommendations for a photographer in Manhattan who does newborn photos and will come to your home? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Karen Haberberg [ Reply | More
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[ - ] Live-in nanny used car for a personal outing, crashed it. No one hurt but the car, reliable but old, is done, repairs will cost more than its value. Don't have $ for a new car and need to use other car for work. (nanny needs to drive kids to school, etc, not in nyc) Single parent, so reliant on nanny right now, can't wrap mind around finding a replacement. wwyd? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:43 PM Flag
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Buy a used car. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:52 PM Flag
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Or lease a civic or something. Always carry collision on a car you can't afford to lose. [ Reply | More
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I'd try to carpool for work, have nanny drive me to work or take a cab while I try to find a used car that I could finance. And I'd evaluate whether I trust nanny behind the wheel. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 05:05 PM Flag
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I had a similar car dilemma. The only thing you can do is buy the best car you can manage. Figure out how much you can put down, if you can manage payments, and how much, and go from there. A subscription to consumer reports online ($20/year) gives you great access to car reviews. You got money from insurance, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 05:06 PM Flag
[ - ] Moving to NYC. Want to live on upper east side or upper west. How much sq. footage would $6K a month get us? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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p.s. we would be renting at first. [ Reply | More
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About 1000 sq foot two bedroom on east side. [ Reply | More
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Streeteasy.com [ Reply | More
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Look at bldgs owned by Related for UES and Brodsky for UES and UWS. Brodsky's UWS bldgs are about $4500 for a 2bd 2ba...more on UES. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:48 PM Flag
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also glendale and rudin [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:54 PM Flag
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True. Standard in a safe part of manhattan is two bedrooms in a doorman building is 4500. Prices are crazy because in some other cities two bedrooms in a safe doorman building is only 1500 a month [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 05:08 PM Flag
[ - ] Need your advice. I was recently speaking to a group of mothers at school when one suggested to another that they take their kids to a local restaurant. As we walked closer to the location I realized that they had not asked us to join them. I felt hurt by the snub but my child quickly started to cry the deepest cry I have ever heard. We both walked home with tears in our eyes. (FYI. We are nice people, smart, fun and not clingy!) My child asked why we weren't invited and through the tears said that we could have paid for them (so sad). I explained that the mothers did not behave properly and that our lesson from this experience is to always be inclusive. Generally, the mothers at the school seem to lack basic manners such as introducing a new parent to a group, and often barge into a conversation leaving someone like me out in the cold or simply ignoring the "lower" mothers so that they can "manage up." It's actually quite funny to watch. Pls don't think I am a wallflower, quite the contrary, I am a "normal" person with a healthy self-esteem. Any advice on how to navigate through the queen bee mothers of the school so that I can remain sane? Thanks. 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:38 PM Flag
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It sucks I am in the same boat. It's really hard because if you are a nice person, you can't believe people act like this. I feel like the real bullies in school are the mothers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:43 PM Flag
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I really believe schools have gotten so much worse with all the parent involvement. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:44 PM Flag
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:46 PM Flag
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Op I've had this happen. My dc didn't cry but btdt. It's happened on walks to the playground, the park, etc.To my dc I say that they already had plans and the parents need to discuss something personal. I always make sure to be inclusive for this reason. Just take the high road you cant' change other people. Sorry that happened. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:46 PM Flag
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I'm so sorry you had to experience this. How hurtful and cruel. Do NOT listen to any bitches on here who give you the 'they just weren't that into you' line. For some reason, there are some really sick and cruel people on here who love to say that when someone posts something like this. You did the right thing by responding the way you did. You showed your child the higher road, and this will pay off in spades down the line. Just smile at those women next time you see them. They did you a favor: they showed you what they're made of. You clearly deserve better friends, even casual/school friendships. Seek those out. Look for some other mom's that seem friendly and make a suggestion that you all go somewhere. Be sure to include everyone. Give your child a secret wink and smile when he/she sees you acting with courtesy and respect to your fellow human beings. Forget this episode and have a wonderful three day weekend. The world needs more people like you. Signed, Angel Mom [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:43 PM Flag
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why not take DC somewhere fun? I don't know why you both went home crying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:44 PM Flag
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because they were insensitive and cruel to her, idiot [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:48 PM Flag
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Hahahaha. This made me actually LOL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 05:08 PM Flag
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How did you realize you weren't invited. Often, and especially if you were walking with them as part of the conversation, they might have just assumed you were, and not explicitly said it. Also, why not just act like them, and join the group... they are hardly going to tell you to get lost (unless they really do want to discuss something personal). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:50 PM Flag
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I'm the poster who has btdt. You KNOW when you are being excluded. Who wants to share a meal with women like this? She felt it and knew it and it hurts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:56 PM Flag
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I guess maybe I am one of those awful mothers, but I think that if you have plans with another person, you aren't obligated to include every person you encounter en route. Not every plan can include every person. No need to rub it in ("we're going to have lunch but you aren't included!") but you are allowed to have a prior date. Sometimes I want to spend time with a friend without a third party present. Nothing personal! Happy to have lunch with you another day. My DC sometimes complains when he sees friends leaving for a playdate without him, but I remind him that he has plenty of social plans. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:58 PM Flag
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I agree that it may not have been a direct snub but it was rude to mention the plans in front of another mother. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 05:02 PM Flag
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np: They weren't prior plans. OP said they made the plans right in front of her. I believe when kids are involved, you absolutely make concessions and invite anyone there or make plans in private. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 05:10 PM Flag
[ - ] WTF is the Director of School Culture? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:37 PM Flag
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I'm guessing diversity, ethics, community service? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:46 PM Flag
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I agree, the other mothers were rude to invite some but not all within earshot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:45 PM Flag
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^^^wrong thread, should be the one above [ Reply | More
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[ - ] Please motivate me to go to the gym today. I promised today would be the day. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:36 PM Flag
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Just get your workout clothes on and say you'll go for 5 minutes. If you just don't feel like it you can come home, but I doubt you will. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:39 PM Flag
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Thanks that helped. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:38 PM Flag
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I schedule it (and I act as though it's a "real" appointment that cannot be rescheduled). I take classes and pay a small fortune and that's my motivation. I also set a monthly goal, depending on my schedule (10-12x sessions) so that I don't stress week to week. I never regret actually going. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:44 PM Flag
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try some Zumba! ditch the workout, join the party!!! [ Reply | More
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What is Zumba and where do you take it? [ Reply | More
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Every fat mom in America is doing this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 05:11 PM Flag
[ - ] Anybody bought the meals from nutrisystem? Does it work? TIA! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:35 PM Flag
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Please do not do this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:37 PM Flag
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Why? An acquaintance lost tons of weight doing this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:38 PM Flag
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Ok do it. [ Reply | More
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The food is gross but it works. You're better off just counting calories with lose it! Or similar. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:54 PM Flag
[ - ] For those SAHMs who never plan to re-enter workforce, do most of your DHs earn more than 500k per year? Genuinely curious because I wish I never had to work again (on some days). We like having the financial security of both spouses working, but my income does not really make a huge difference. 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:26 PM Flag
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My dh does. But I have friends who don't plan to work again whose dhs make well under 500k. [ Reply | More
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Interesting [ Reply | More
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My dh does but I still want to work. He doesn't understand why I want to. I like working. [ Reply | More
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It's not just about income, though. It's about net worth and lifestyle. Some people are high overhead types and others are cheap to keep. [ Reply | More
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Amen! I roll my eyes at the women who find it impossible to do anything themselves. If you have to pay someone to do everything for you, of course you need to be earning big money to pay everyone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:57 PM Flag
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dh will be getting more life insurance, HHI from wages barely above $100k but we have non-wage earning from our investments. we found that wage-earning is not the most efficient thing for the 2nd earner. in case the worst happens, say dh dies, i'd be able to manage thanks to investing skills i have by now. it helps a lot to keep fixed costs as low as possible, with housing for ex. we have a rent stab instead of buying, saving us a ton that we do actually put aside. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:39 PM Flag
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How much is your investment income? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:41 PM Flag
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depends each year. shorted the housing bubble, so it got big on those years. it also doubles up as safety net for my and dcs in case we run in trouble. imho it's about not getting stuck with expensive housing and other fixed expenses like the poster from above says. for many, it's never enough. i'm satisfied with really little. [ Reply | More
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actually, even on the years that i hit it big, we re-deployed earnings towards a bigger portfolio instead of increasing spending. but it does help a lot, my dh doesn't have as much pressure from being the sole provider as he would w/out my investment activities. i keep on reminding him that his job is great. for me it's not about the wage, but about him having a great boss, great benefits and being stable. [ Reply | More
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Where did you get the capital to invest in the first place? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:50 PM Flag
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Around 300k but not NYC so it is a very comfortable lifestyle. He has a very unpredictable travel schedule so end introducing my own work schedule would bring quite a bit of additional stress. We would both prefer that I continue to stay home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:49 PM Flag
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Yes. Plus I did not enjoy my job/career nor did it bring in significant money and I don't live in fear of the future as most people here do. [ Reply | More
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My DH earns 150k, and will likely earn significantly more with time. But either way, we are planning for me to SAH. That said, I'd never say never. It totally depends on our situation down the road, and of course if I found that I had extra free time I would look into PT work, or starting a business or something to make some money. With three under three right now, I'm not thinking much about entrepreneurial endeavors immediately. But long term, it is something we're planning towards. [ Reply | More
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My father makes 120k/year NOW, and I'm the oldest of nine kids (four still at home, as they are under 18). Money was tight, but my parent's budgeted wisely and we never lacked. I had a wonderful family life and would not trade it for anything. [ Reply | More
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Mine doesn't, and we live in Manhattan. He does well, but not that much. I have a bunch in savings from my old job, so I pay for half the expenses even though I don't work anymore. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 05:11 PM Flag
[ - ] I think it is safe to say that Morningside Heights is not for entitled republicans/conservatives who grew up in the suburbs. 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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True. I am happy that morningside heights still retains its knife edge. Keeps the republicans out [ Reply | More
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+1000 [ Reply | More
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I hate republicans They want to bring nra to manhattan [ Reply | More
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Did you read about the million gun march yesterdy. All over the usa. Gun nuts want to end stop and frisk! [ Reply | More
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What is hysterical is that Morningside Heights is one of the safest areas of new york city. It has tons of police presence and extra security from columbia. Also because of the university there are people out on the streets at all times of night. I grew up in nyc in the 70's and I know tough and morningside heights is not it! [ Reply | More
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I used to live in east Baltimore when I was in medical school. You want some true grit? Try living within 6 blocks of Johns Hopkins Hospital. Morningside Heights is gorgeous in comparison. [ Reply | More
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Decent people who are from/live in the neighborhood are most likely tired of the violence too. This has nothing to do with politics. Do you remember the 3 year old who was killed in the Bronx last summer by gun violence? The outrage came from longterm (most likely democratic) members of the community. No one wants their child to be in danger. You sound like a gentrifier. [ Reply | More
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I should stick to the liberal ghetto below 96? [ Reply | More
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Doesnt mean it is ok to beat up other people [ Reply | More
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OMG it was two toddlers. I doubt it was serious "beating up". Some badly behaved toddlers hit- it doesn't require an ER visit and broken bones or anything. [ Reply | More
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I wonder if the OP would have used the term "beat-up" for one hit. [ Reply | More
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Was it just one hit? My understanding is that it was much more than one hit. [ Reply | More
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[ - ] ok to get a mani pedi in the first trimester if I bring my own organic nail polish? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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I never knew a mani/pedi was problematic in the first trimester! DC turned out fine. [ Reply | More
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elaborate flame. [ Reply | More
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good lord [ Reply | More
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Holy shit. You'd better get busy building that bubble your kid will need to live in. [ Reply | More
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No! Use watercolor markers instead. You've been told. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:33 PM Flag
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Good lord. The baby will be fine. Worry more about the exhaust fumes your inhaling from that passing bus. [ Reply | More
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going against the grain here, and I'm going to say it's probably fine, but I wouldn't do it. In general I tried to avoid lots of unnecessary chemical exposure especially in the first trimester and you will be breathing in lots of bad stuff at the nail salon. I don't think you're crazy to think this way. I also wouldn't bring a newborn with me to the nail salon and let her sleep in the stroller while I got my nails done, bc those toxic fumes aren't good her to breathe. Of course, if you get a manicure, all will probably fine, I think it's more of a cumulative problem if you're constantly exposing yourself to stuff like this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:47 PM Flag
[ - ] Ever refuse to give up your seat? I was reading a post on another board (lady refused to "move" at a movie theater) - caused quite a debate. She was getting over a cold. In a prime row, she sat one seat away from a stranger who was coughing/sneezing. Her BF sat next to her (on her right). To his right was another "buffer" seat. A pair of moviegoers arrive late (several minutes into the movie). At that time, the first five rows remained empty. They went to that poster's row, went to her, and asked her to move (1 seat closer to the sick person). She refused, and it got a bit nasty. WWYD? 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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why didn't they move the other way, away from the sick guy. [ Reply | More
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sorry, enter button sticks! [ Reply | More
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THIS. They should have moved one seat to the right. Latecomer could sit next to sick person. [ Reply | More
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why didn't they move the other way, away from the sick guy. [ Reply | More
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why didn't they move the other way, away from the sick guy. [ Reply | More
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hey, the 1st 5 rows being empty... who would ask anybody to move? only a wall streeter! [ Reply | More
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I would give up my seat for the elderly, disabled, or PG. Sometimes for a parent w/ young kids. Not for an able-bodied person showing up late to the movie. Find a seat. [ Reply | More
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I was eating lunch at a favorite restaurant where the only seating is 4-5 teeny tables for 2. People often share the tables. Now, I make a point to get to places earlier so I can grab a better seat. One day, I was in the middle of eating my lunch when these two women asked me to move to the next table over (a few inches away - but involved picking up my food and moving my things), and share it with a stranger, just so they could sit together. I moved (to not cause a scene in that tiny place!) but resented it all day. [ Reply | More
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Some people are SO entitled. I would never dream of asking anyone to switch seats (unless there was a true emergency, like being separated from my toddler on a flight!) [ Reply | More
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I don't think it's at all weird to ask someone to move down one seat in a packed theater if you want to sit next to someone and the only options are a seat on either side of of a person. [ Reply | More
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If you want a certain seat at the movies you should arrive early enough to obtain the seat in question. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:27 PM Flag
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I would have just taken a seat in the first 5 rows, I would never ask anyone to move unless there were really not 2 seats together in the whole theater. That being said, if someone asked me to move I probably would. I would not have sat in the same row as a coughing sick man to begin with. But I agree with above posters that if I was worried about moving closer to a particular person, I would have just moved the other way and allowed the late person to sit next to that person. [ Reply | More
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I show up early so that I can sit where I want to sit. If you show up too late, too bad. I have a minor disability that makes it difficult for me to use stairs on bad days, so my DH and I use the reserved handicap-accessible seats on those days when we go to the cinema. We've given up our seats and had our tickets refunded when obviously able-bodied idiots in all the other reserved seats refuse to give them up for people in wheelchairs to sit with their families. I'm talking about people who've come in running and jumping over railings but decided they wanted to sit with their legs stretched out instead, so moved to the reserved seats, and weren't going to move for the disabled. That's the only kind of situation where I move. [ Reply | More
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I think it's ridiculous that she wouldn't move. The one seat buffer will do nothing. If she's worried about that why sit so close to him in the first place? One seat makes no difference. [ Reply | More
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This is why you stay home when you're sick. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 05:03 PM Flag
[ - ] Need advice. Nanny just called that her DS has the flu (came down with a fever yesterday and was able to see a doctor today). I told her to stay home and care for her DS tomorrow. Nanny offered to come tow work since she has family members who can take care of her DS. When is it safe for nanny to come take care of our DB? How long would you make nanny stay away to make sure she didn't catch the flu from her DS? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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She runs as much risk catching it on the subway or bus on her way to you as she does in her own home. [ Reply | More
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np Point is the kid has a confirmed case. OP, I wouldn't want her near my dc until Tues at the earliest. Better Weds. [ Reply | More
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you know this is not true [ Reply | More
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OP here: That is a great point. It's so hard to get a proper perspective on this. With the media yelling about how bad this year's flu season is. What are we supposed to do? You can't possibly lock your family in a bubble all winter... [ Reply | More
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Uh no she doesn't. There is a 100 percent chance she is around it at home. [ Reply | More
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would vaccinate your family help? read it fully kicks in within 2 weeks. [ Reply | More
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Our DB can not get vaccine (has an egg allergy)... [ Reply | More
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I wouldn't make nanny stay away at all if she's not sick. [ Reply | More
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I would call pedi. How old is ds? [ Reply | More
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DB is 20 months [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:59 PM Flag
[ - ] Morningside heights mom, how old was the boy that beat your toddler ? 28 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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younger than my son, i'd say he was 2 1/2 and my dc who shared his toys with him was 3 at the time. the issue was the mother. i could tell beating each other up at home was common because she actually suggested to beating me up when i politely asked her to explain his dc that hitting is not ok. do i want that mother and kid as classmates of my dc? i do not. she was dressed like a gangster too. [ Reply | More
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Ok so a two and a half year old boy beat your theree year old boy? Does that make you want to move to another public school district so the two boys are not in the same classroom? [ Reply | More
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read how this mother used the opportunity to teach her dc about not hitting? by getting ready to hit herself. if you raised kids, you should realize this is not ok. why expose my dc to these type of people? we are not pro-violence, sounds like you are. [ Reply | More
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You are crazy I never suggested that morningside heights mom hit the other mom. I just suggested selling her apartment in morningside heights and moving o a safer neighborhood. I hate violence [ Reply | More
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sorry, you sounded crazy to me suggesting that i should be ok about having that mom/kid in my dc's classroom. of course i don't want that, who would? [ Reply | More
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YUCK. I can't believe these people. Their attitudes are what will create the next generation of thugs [ Reply | More
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You are dangerously naive and innocent. Thugs are created genetically, not created by the behaviour of their mothers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:11 PM Flag
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I think parents' examples are definitely a factor in how kids turn out. If they always see their family members hitting...then they think it's ok to hit. Hello? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:33 PM Flag
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Idiot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:40 PM Flag
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What? You are the idiot. Thugs are not created genetically; it's all about learned behavior. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:53 PM Flag
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ANd you don't know how it works. It's a combination of environment and genetics. Depending on the person, environment or genetics will dominate. Both are significant factors. Double up violent home life and genetic predisposition, and you've got a future problem. How much is hard to say, but for some, it's a very bad thing. That much aggression at this age is NOT normal or healthy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:52 PM Flag
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that exactly what i felt! like i was getting a preview into "raising the next generation of prisoners". wouldn't even surprised me if the dad isn't in the picture cause he's "doing time". was told by a lawyer who does community work that they even take pride on "doing time". these don't make healthy peers, maybe i have too high standards. sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:18 PM Flag
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I was with you earlier but you're seriously reaching here. The dad may be in the picture or he may not be. If he's not in the picture it could just be because he's irresponible not because he's doing time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:55 PM Flag
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I dont get it. Did the mother threaten to beat you up her self or did she threaten to have her toddler beat you up? If the later then this story is actually kind of funny [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:12 PM Flag
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herself. i have moms and nannies telling me: "call 911"!!! i left the playground instead of escalating the issue. that playground at 116th and morningside park has 2 very entire different populations, very educated parents and then few gangster types blended with teenagers instead of little kids. i "solved" it by being careful to only show up when the more healthy/educated group is the majority. the more gangster types don't show up in the mornings, for ex. a couple of moms who knew about the event suggested this and it's the best way to go. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:27 PM Flag
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OMG! I went to Columbia and we were always told to avoid Morningside Park (or crossing Amsterdam Avenue, for that matter).... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:34 PM Flag
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yep, well... they do have a point, even more so at night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:54 PM Flag
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Latter. True. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:29 PM Flag
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it's not a big deal. but imagine when these toddler/mother become a peer at my dc's zoned PS class. being a corner boy is in the cards for kids like this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:31 PM Flag
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Wait- I am the poster who asked about morningside heights initially. Are you talking about toddlers fighting? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:10 PM Flag
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Just scroll down. Morningside heights mommy had her toddler beaten down at playground there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:14 PM Flag
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There was no knife involved in the beat down [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:15 PM Flag
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yes, welcome to morningside park area. where toddlers beat up toddlers who share and teenagers shoot each other. btw my own kid did not hit back, which says something about how he's being raised. we just don't believe in violence at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:19 PM Flag
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I call fake on the shooting comment. Bloomberg took away the guns and shootings are way down [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:19 PM Flag
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LOL it was a lot around 2005/6, less so now, but there had been episodes of shooting at daylight close to that playgrounds. on and off. it always involves teenage black boys. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:58 PM Flag
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OMG go to another playground or get a pass to gymboree. Move to a building that has its own playground. Don't you see that you have soooo many more opportunities than these families? Get over yourself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:20 PM Flag
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Morningside park is only one part in Morningside Heights. There is also Riverside which is much safer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:46 PM Flag
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yes! that area is awesome, so pretty during sunsets [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:58 PM Flag
[ - ] Morningside heights mom... You told us that your toddler was beaten up by a child on the playground. Can you tell us anout what exact playground this happened at. Thanks. I am just getting to know the neighborhood 20 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 03:46 PM Flag
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You said that the mom was cool with her son beating up your son. How much encouragementndis mom give [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 03:48 PM Flag
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Lol. It is not just morningside heights where certain moms allow their sons to beat up other toddlers on the playground [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 03:52 PM Flag
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My blood is boiling that this happens. Those kids and their parents dont even have the sense to appreciated they are living off of others and this behaviour is attrocious and I would go bat shit crazy if it happened to my dc! I'm a minority but I'm so tired of paying at the grocery store and seeing people pay with their food stamps card while being beautifully dressed! One woman who paid in front of me with a food stamps card 2 wks ago stopped at the lotto machine (and of course had tons of cash for that!) Another this week had her man in his new SUV pick her up in front of the store. These women who work the system make me sick! I'm going to explode one day soon. These kids beating up other toddlers and ALL the other horrible MH delinquents beating up the children of people whose socio-economics improve their area make me despise them rather than feel sorry for them. This is why there is hatred between different minority groups. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 03:53 PM Flag
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I agree with you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 03:52 PM Flag
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I agree with you but the answer is to live in a neighborhood where these violent bullies dont live. Certain neighborhoods are safe. You can not change the system so dont stress out. Move to a neighborhood that is free of them and put them out of your mind [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 03:56 PM Flag
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It's the American Way! Out of sight, out of mind. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:31 PM Flag
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I've started watching...it's a game for me now. Of course, the 25 yr old looking women I see doing this have kids ages 4 to 10. Unbelievable [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 03:57 PM Flag
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+1,000,000,000 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:09 PM Flag
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agree [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:27 PM Flag
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What did you do? Did you yell at the mother? I'm so shaken up by this. I know I'm a bit overprotective of DD as she was IVF and I feel a blessing from the Lord but I would just lose it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 03:58 PM Flag
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Whatever u do, dont confront these moms. Just quietly ad calmly pack up and get out of there. These moms are sometimes carrying knives. Just back out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:00 PM Flag
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I will add that thanks to stop and frisk, these moms dont carry guns. Thank god for stop and frisk. In other cities they carry guns and you have to be even more careful [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:01 PM Flag
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What are you talking about? Stop and frisk mostly targets males. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:03 PM Flag
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Are you crazy? Dont you feel safer in manhattan playgrounds because of gun control? I think manhattan is so safe that some parents will stay here instead of moving to suburbs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:05 PM Flag
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Um...Morningside Heights is in Manhattan. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:23 PM Flag
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^^^However I doubt if many of these women have guns. Knives/razors are more likely but the weapons really don't matter. I'm a minority who grew up in a bad neighborhood and trust me many of these women can do major damage with just their hands (fingernails, feet, etc). If you do not know how to defend yourself it's really safer to just walk away quickly. There's not point in getting severely injured just to prove a point. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:08 PM Flag
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I agree but really, arent knives much deadlier than just hands and feet? I am more likely to confront a problem mom if i think she has no knife. Anyway didnt you read about the violent public school boy at stabbed a mom in the bed bath and beyond? Knives are serious [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:09 PM Flag
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Yes ...at playgrounds in chicago many more guns. Chicago needs to kick out the nra and get gun control like we have in manhattan. I hate the nra [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:01 PM Flag
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Plus one. Hate the nra. Glad that bloomberg defeated them and has delivered us a gun free manhattan [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:06 PM Flag
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How old is your dd? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.20.13, 04:07 PM Flag
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