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refresh »[-]i hate reading news stories on nytimes and other web sites that talk about mothers/children being hurt. the other day i clicked on a story called 'a model worker bids farewell with her baby in her arms', stupidly thinking to was someone retiring after many years of service. it turned out to be a traffic agent who was 7mos pg and killed by an elderly man with a revoked license. i know this is the world we live in, but it's really making me not want to read the news.
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[-]I can't loose the baby weight!! 18lbs! have tried the South Beach and NOTHING happened..am exercicing etc..help! any suggestions?
11 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]The weight will come off. The stress you are experiencing is making you miserable. Begin by one positive step today. Try avoiding one thing you crave by substituting a non-edible treat - such as a dab of perfume on a cotton handkerchief, or a manicure. GET THROUGH TODAY. Tomorrow, you can look back and say "I accomplished something - I did not give in to a craving. I am losing the baby weight but I also gained one ounce of confidence because I disciplined my desires in a small way and succeeded."
[ Reply | Options ]I used "calorie-count.com". It's free (always nice!) and calculates a daily calorie goal for you (based on height, weight goal, and activity level). You "track" your daily calories with an online tracker (similar to WW points) -- and I found that very useful/informative (and I "saw" where my calories were coming from). I lost 15 pounds from April-July (and have kept them off) -- DB was born in Jan.
[ Reply | Options ]i am surprised south beach didn't work. maybe try weight watchers and a couple personal training sessions (i know they are expensive and a luxury but they can kick start the loss). good luck! I just did 2 months of south beach and it worked great (sorry!).
[ Reply | Options ]when you did the first two weeks of Southbeach did you loose a lot? I haven't lost anything and I feel terrible...no fruit no fiber it's like Atkins and for some reason my body just won't go for it.
[ Reply | Options ]i did lose a lot those first two weeks - like 8 lbs. i followed the 20 net carbs very closely. if you try again -- don't eat fewer than 20 net carbs or it won't work. grilled chicken and romaine salads were my staple.
[ Reply | Options ]^^ after 2 months I have lost 15lbs and have not done much exercising so could have been more if I was doing that. go to www.atkins.com for the "rules" of induction -- and drink your water!!
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[-]Just read a post where someone claimed that all testers at ERB center are "creepy"...BTDTs, what was your experience? I wanted to have DS tested at center, but am worried now...
8 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]That poster is crazy. My dd had a fun time at the office and they have friendly looking testers. 99x3 btw.
[ Reply | Options ]My daughter's tester, while not all warm and fuzzy, was not creepy and she did v. well on test!
[ Reply | Options ]my dd took it twice at the office. first tester seemed creepy but turned out fine. second one seemed really sweet but was horrible.
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[-]I just looked at the K cut-offs nationally, and am shocked how out-of-touch NY is compared to the other states. 36 states have cut-offs Sept 1 or earlier, 9 have a cut-off sometime from mid-sept to mid-Oct. Only NY, CT, VT and CA have end-of-year cut-offs.
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Have you ever heard of Google? http://users.stargate.net/~cokids/kindergarten_cut-off_dates.htm
[ Reply | Options ]This is a better link (all the way at the bottom): http://journal.naeyc.org/btj/200503/01Kauerz.asp
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[-]Honest opinions and no flames please. If you went to a very prestigious high school, would you list it on your resume? FWIW, I am pushing 40 and re-entering the workforce.
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Is it a prestigious tech high school? Like the BOCES Floral program in Suffolk County, or the HVAC program in Monmouth COunty...
[ Reply | Options ]np: ita with this, if your field is related to what you did in high school. e.g., you went to stuy, was a westinghouse (now intel) finalist, and now are working at a pharmaceuticals company
[ Reply | Options ]I respectfully disagree. I have done recruiting for a top consulting firm and two pharma companies and firms are interested in your post-secondary education and what you have done recently. If you are 40, you should have other more relevant information to put on your resume, firms do not care what you did 25 years ago.
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A-holes. I understand the question - if one went to Dalton or Exeter, etc. is it worth listing, esp. because there might be an alum connection. Sometimes employment agencies might ask for high schools but I think the responding jerks are right in that after late 20s high school probably is irrelevant.
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[-]WWYD? my Dad & StepMom are coming to nyc to visit and asked to borrow our car to visit my inlaws in NJ (they have been ill). the car is really my DH's and last time SM was in town she and DH had a nasty fight and haven't really forgiven each other. In fact SM said "don't bother DH with scheduling time to see us, we'll just see him next time." So basically she wants to borrow his car but she won't even "show up" to visit with him? Seems so wrong to me. How do I say No to the car question?
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[-]what is the maximum number of kids the DOE will place in a district g&t class? Just heard the DOE was still adding kids to the one where my child was accepted and they were already at 26 kids.
71 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]28? Oddly enough, I just got a call from the school where we declined g&t placement and was told that each class had less than 18 kids enrolled!
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are you sure they are adding, or just going through the list of all kids that were accepted and trying to find out if the kids who had not yet enrolled were really not coming or just late in enrolling?
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I want to say that given all that was said about waiting lists and final offers that this is not possible, but this is the DOE and anything is possible. I guess if one were inclined to get to the bottom of all of the DOE's claims, disingenuous or otherwise, re: lottery for each school only, one could make a Freedom of Information Law request for all documents demonstrating how the school selection process was actually done. Sigh.
[ Reply | Options ]it could just be that kids tested over the summer, and are being placed at schools based on preference and availability. why all the paranoia? if LL still has room, parents with kids who just moved here have a right to rank it and get it. would you prefer they just be stuck in crappy schools when there are still spots at the better schools? people just seem so bitter and cynical. you need to get a grip.
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