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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:54 PM Flag
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hahahaha serious? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:56 PM Flag
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shells or penne [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:55 PM Flag
[ - ] within a month of each other the building where my business was sold and the building where my apartment is was sold. I am in jeopardy of loosing both and really having a hard time keeping myself together right now. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:46 PM Flag
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Why? don't you have leases on both of them? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:51 PM Flag
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renegotiating lease on one, let lease lapse on other because we wanted to move and then DH was laid off. [ Reply | More
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Loosing? - do you mean LOSING ugh [ Reply | More
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UGH reading comprehension.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:53 PM Flag
[ - ] Freaking out. New visitation 50/50 arrangement kicks in today. My kids won't get to see me for three or four days at a stretch because ex wants me to stay away. I want to fucking scream and tear up the agreement and go back to court. Why the fuck is a nanny a better choice to watch my children when I am available? I gotta stay calm and carry on and see this thing through somehow because next week it'll be my turn, but still 7 days away from them is harsh. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:42 PM Flag
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That's awful. I would feel the same way and not sure I could be as calm. Hang in there and write to 'us' as much as you need to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:45 PM Flag
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It's fucked. It will be the same for my ex and there is no logic to it whatsoever, just arbitrary shit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:50 PM Flag
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Clarifying: so you SAH and DH works, thus you watch the kids when they are with you while nanny watches them pt when they are with DH? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:49 PM Flag
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I freelance so I have time to pick up from school quite often. When I can't the nanny does it. Basically they would normally see me 3 or 4 times a week after school if it wasn't my week. [ Reply | More
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op: and yes nanny watches them when they are with DH most of the time unless he can get out early. Like this week W,Thursday I can pick up and DH is telling me he wants me to stay away and not see them till pick up on Thursday. I'm fucking losing it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:56 PM Flag
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I am so sorry. The only thing I can say, which is both negative and positive, is that DH immediately ceded all interim custody to me with no qualifications as to visitation or anything. He doesn't really want the kids. And no, a nanny is not a better choice to watch your kids which is why I avoided the whole split in the first place until it exploded in my face and I felt there was no choice. Yes, you have to stay calm. !! I am so sorry. This sucks for all of us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:48 PM Flag
[ - ] Romney is such a pussy: http://news.yahoo.com/romney-wont-face-view-181131618--abc-news-politics.html 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:37 PM Flag
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Hate that term but agree...what a wimp. He can't handle that crew? And isn't Elizabeth What's Her Name pretty conservative? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:51 PM Flag
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isn't it because he belittled obama for going on? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:56 PM Flag
[ - ] This is totally hypothetical, but which would you choose for K if given the choice- NEST (5k, for school bus), Brooklyn Friends (30k), or Greene Hill School (17k)? We live in Clinton Hill about four blocks away from Greene Hill. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:36 PM Flag
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We don't know anything about your kid. Also what do you like. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:39 PM Flag
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True- We prefer public school, but we also prefer neighborhood school, hence the dilemma. Having a great zoned gen-ed would be our top choice, but we can't move. Our ds is a very gentle and well-behaved kid. He is very independent and creative, and can spend lots of time on his own making something/drawing/building/puzzling/looking through books. Not too athletic, pretty quiet but does have a good vocabulary once he opens up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:46 PM Flag
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Greene Hill. Good school, easy commute will make your life and your dc's soooo much easier. [ Reply | More
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Its about 300/month for private bus to Nest [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:47 PM Flag
[ - ] Husband and new dad here. As involved as I can be and still hold my job. My wife is on leave and doing a great job with our daughter. I cook, clean up after dinner, do the 5AM feeding, take out the diapers and do laundry - all while holding a six figure job. But no matter what I do, my wife seems to be enraged by my existence. She's resentful in what she says and how she says it. She was never like that before the baby. I feel like I'm doing way more than my dad did and much more than most of my buddies. So far I smile and take it, will she ever be my girl again? Does she know she's being incredibly horrible? Am I being an asshole? 25 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:32 PM Flag
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she will begin to be your girl again in about 10 years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:33 PM Flag
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Post partum depression can be a killer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:37 PM Flag
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so fake! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:35 PM Flag
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It could be true. I don't think it's a fake. I guess the question is why are you on UB? She may be post-partum. Even if not PPD she is going through a tremendous hormonal surge and sleep deprivation. Just hang in there. It took me about 6 months. Congratulations. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:38 PM Flag
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I know she's on here and was tooling around. I thought someone could help me understand this from experience. I can't ask people I know - it's a private topic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:40 PM Flag
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Above poster. I understand and I believe you. Hang in there and just keep doing what you're doing. You sound great by the way. My dh was great too but I was still always cranky. The only thing that made me smile was db. It was the sleep deprivation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:45 PM Flag
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Try me, asshole. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:40 PM Flag
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Really? Ew, so tacky. Go back to Jersey. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:47 PM Flag
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??? wtf are you responding to? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:46 PM Flag
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If that was OP, I would be resentful of him too. I am taking back that I said she might have ppd. I think you are the problem here, not she. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:55 PM Flag
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If this is true, she either needs help or you need to say hasta la vista. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:37 PM Flag
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That's BS. I'm going to say something, but want to be respectful of what she's going through. 2 months in now - the baby blues should be over, right? I don't know what you ladies feel like. Maybe I am doing things wrong and being too focused on work. (She was a machine at work and will likely be again when she goes back). I really don't know. Looking for objective input from the UB board. I don't think that's so retarded. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:45 PM Flag
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give her a chance- i found myself being very resentful of dh even though he is incredibly hands on and helpful. the reason why is after being stuck home all day with babies, i would be jealous of the adult time my dh had, and the simple alone time he has all day with no one poking and prodding and needing him constantly. it is draining, and i would snap at dh in the evenings, but once he said something and i thought about it i realized what was going on and have found other ways to channel the stress of dealing with babies. just remind her you are on her side, you guys are a team, and that you love her. honesty is the best policy, so if you think she is resentful, ask her! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:43 PM Flag
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that's really helpful. to me - it's not such a big deal holding and dealing with the baby. but i don't do it for very long. (she won't allow it). that's got to be exhausting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:46 PM Flag
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I responded below. Try to step in more often if the baby needs a change or something before she can get up to do it just actively step up and say you will do it and take the baby. But also tell her that she is going to have a few hours in the evening or on a weekend or both - you are going to take care of baby - she can shower, sleep, read, call a friend whatever (on a weekend, can go out for pedicure, nap, as she sees fit) and she is NOT RESPONSIBLE for the baby - you have it covered. Like actually STOP her from being a martyr and going to baby every time. She must learn to let you care for the baby and I think she needs to to TELL her that she has to take time for herself, not just offer which she can turn down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:53 PM Flag
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Wow. I kind of think this must be fake. In any case, I have no idea what it's like to have a DH that did one of these things besides the job, but she might feel like you haven't asked how's she's doing...if she's breastfeeding if she needs water...if she needs a minute to use the bathroom..if she wants to take a shower. Did she have an episiotomy? Maybe she would kill for a bath? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:46 PM Flag
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I would do 2 things if I were you. 1) Some night tell her to pump or feed formula and you will get up with the feedings. DH did this to me when DD was about a month old. He was like "You are walking around like an old person, shuffling, you seem like you have no energy for anything, you are going to sleep tonight; I insist because I can't take you this way anymore." Even though I was on leave and could nap I guess the constantly interrupted sleep was getting to me. BUT it has the double effect of serving as my wake-up call that I needed to act a bit better. So 2) Tell her how she is acting and that it needs to change. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:45 PM Flag
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^^ When DH had his little "intervention" with me I actually thought I had been handling everything fine! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:46 PM Flag
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NP: This sounds right to me. You can't know what she might be feeling physically or mentally that she feels icky talking about, even to you. Hang in and humor her - it won't last forever - it'll only seem that way :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:48 PM Flag
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OR: I think it's time for him to give her a gentle wake-up call like my DH did for me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:52 PM Flag
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hire a part-time nanny so she can get a break [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:49 PM Flag
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You're not being an asshole, but I wouldn't say 'I'm doing way more than my dad did and much more than most of my buddies.' They don't matter - you do, your wife does. She is overwhelmed, and likely feeling a huge loss of herself due to the new baby. Men don't feel this because they don't lose blood, breath, body, etc. as directly as women do. Hang in there. Tell her you would appreciate it if she could be less resentful to you, but that you love and miss her. And please don't say "I'm doing more than my dad, buddies, ..." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:52 PM Flag
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Agree with this - those comparisons are not helpful. Your mom probably didn't have to go back to work 3 mos after you were born either. Once we go down these paths... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:54 PM Flag
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Encourage her to return to work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:52 PM Flag
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I was like that with db 2 and found out later I had PPD. Help her realize that she needs professional help. If need be, talk to a doctor, maybe her OB/ gyn without her. [ Reply | More
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[ - ] Husband and new dad here. As involved as I can be and still hold my job. My wife is on leave and doing a great job with our daughter. I cook, clean up after dinner, do the 5AM feeding, take out the diapers and do laundry - all while holding a six figure job. But no matter what I do, my wife seems to be enraged by my existence. She's resentful in what she says and how she says it. She was never like that before the baby. I feel like I'm doing way more than my dad did and much more than most of my buddies. So far I smile and take it, will she ever be my girl again? Does she know she's being incredibly horrible? Am I being an asshole? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:32 PM Flag
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adjusting to living for herself and you to doing everything all day with db is probably wearing on her. i know you are helpful, and that is great, and i promise she is grateful, but she is probably just a little sad and resentful that you get to leave and have a "break". i know work is work, but sometimes after a long day of baby duty even work can sound like a vacation. i am sure she is appreciative of you and not even realizing how horrible she is being, just talk to her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:45 PM Flag
[ - ] I stopped breastfeeding early august and if i squeeze liquid still comes out. WTF? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:31 PM Flag
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will happen for a while [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:32 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:32 PM Flag
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op - so weird!! I did not expect that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:46 PM Flag
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Can happen for years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:33 PM Flag
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Dude I dated a woman who had stopped breast feeding over a year ago and her nipples oozed milk when I sucked on them. Kind of grossed me out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:37 PM Flag
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duuuuuuuuuuuuuude! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:38 PM Flag
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Naaarrrrlllyyyy!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:47 PM Flag
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I only stopped producing after I was a couple months pregnant with the next kid. First time, there was a gap of 13 months between last nursing session and start of next pregnancy. Next time, 21 months. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:49 PM Flag
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^^and with the second, I did have my prolactin levels checked, and they were normal. I chalked it up to being worried about providing for them! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:50 PM Flag
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Happened to me for about a yr. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:52 PM Flag
[ - ] Watching the new 90210 and it's SO stupid!!! Was our old 90210 that bad too? I didn't think so... 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:22 PM Flag
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NO, don't say that. Original 9-0 was the best show ever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:22 PM Flag
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op - I agree!!! I LOVED the original!!! But these new teeny boppers... not sure if bad acting or bad writing in the tv-verse, or if just reflective of current teenage zeitgeist... so terrible. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:26 PM Flag
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OR: okay, I was about to get angry LOL. Agree, the new one is horrible. [ Reply | More
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Of course it was bad! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:28 PM Flag
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No, so good! [ Reply | More
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lol. i never saw it, but can't imagine that it was good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:28 PM Flag
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Maybe you've gotten smarter in your old age, cause the old one was just as stupid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:38 PM Flag
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I would hate to think that. I used to look forward to Wednesday nights as a 20 something ... literally get a pint of some kind of alcohol and charge chinese food. And feel so sad when 11pm rolled around after Melrose ended. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:50 PM Flag
[ - ] This is for mom pg with twins who posted the other day. I am home with twins - 5 months old, and I think they are a joy to be with all day (granted, they are great sleepers so I'm rested) but I read about how HARD twin moms have it and how they need full time help or would rather be at work. I just don't feel the same way - loving it. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:20 PM Flag
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^^oh, and I have no help - my mom or mom-in-law once in awhile, but it is just me. They go to bed at 6-7pm and that is when i pour a glass of wine! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:22 PM Flag
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You're also blessed with being smug! What a shocker that different people have different experiences. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:33 PM Flag
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op - well how can I express to her that it *might* also not be so bad for her without sounding smug??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:44 PM Flag
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and obviously different people have different experiences - I am not saying "I don't understand those other moms who say it's hard" - and I also admit I have good sleepers, not every baby is a good sleeper and being the least bit tired can drastically alter your experience [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:45 PM Flag
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well i am a mom of twins and that is great you are so positive. i sah as well and would not say everyday is a joy. some are amazing, but some are down right unbearable. i do not have perfect sleepers though, so getting up a couple times a night, or having one twin wake the other can lead to major sleep deprivation which can lead to it NOT being a joy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:47 PM Flag
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op - yes that would be hard - how old are your twins? I put mine down between 6 and 7pm, they wake up between 5-6am and I feed them and then they will sleep until 8-9ish [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:51 PM Flag
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btw I am someone who needs a ton of sleep.. I know how miserable it can be. On the weekends I sleep in (I LOVE sleeping late) and dh takes over until I wake up. So I catch up on sleep then as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:51 PM Flag
[ - ] Got unexpectedly PG. Am a bit older and its just been hell ever since. Back and forth keep it not keep it...now got Nuchal and one part of it shows possible risks (My PAPPA Protein is waaaay off). Urgh - I am so frustrated and over it on some level. Now have to wait 2 more weeks until Amnio to find out if at least Downs risk is not there...but I could still go very early - like up to six weeks early,. And is amnio 100% accurate? I am just a mess. Marriage is a mess on top of it. 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:12 PM Flag
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The amnio is diagnostic, as opposed to the nt. You will get real results, not odd. Good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:17 PM Flag
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^^odds [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:19 PM Flag
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How old are you and ages of kids? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:17 PM Flag
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op-why are you asking for ages of my kids if I never mentioned having kids? fishing? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:19 PM Flag
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No, so nevermind. For me, if my kids were teens the situation would be different than if I was still involved with parenting small kids. Sorry if it was so offensive. Fishing??? Huh??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:21 PM Flag
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She only over reacted because she is overwhelmed. It was a normal question! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:25 PM Flag
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op-sorry, yes totally overwhelmed. kids in elementary school - me just turned 40 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:30 PM Flag
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40 is not super old. Deep Breath. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:40 PM Flag
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What a weird response. Don't post if you are going to be all suspicious by innocuous, relevant questions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:23 PM Flag
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that's a good idea...bringing a child into a bad marriage...good work [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:20 PM Flag
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Pregnancy hormones make it hard to be normal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:27 PM Flag
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I'm pro-choice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:27 PM Flag
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Amino is accurate about some chromosomal things. But no tests for sonny other issues, autism for starters. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:29 PM Flag
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Good luck, however it all turns out. I can see why you are overwhelmed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:33 PM Flag
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Let's see. Marriage is a mess. You don't know if you want it. You are at HIGH risk for bd's. Sounds like DH isn't being too encouraging about the whole thing and is probably having an affair. Yeah keep it. You'll be sooo much happier. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:41 PM Flag
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Can you get the CVS test sooner? That result is definitive. The nuchal just gives you odds! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:44 PM Flag
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I had an amnio with microarray. No indication other than my age (35) and nerves. Of course you can't test for everything, but I was also unexpectedly pregnant, and certainly wanted the odds in my favor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:51 PM Flag
[ - ] Fashion moms: In the market for a new handbag, so I'm suddenly paying attention to what's on everyone's arms. I'm noticing a lot of chain handles -- any guidance? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:03 PM Flag
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invest in a structured satchel [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:09 PM Flag
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Thanks -- had to Google that to see what you meant! I'm in NYC but went back to school so mostly I'm doing casual wear these days. Can this style still work? [ Reply | More
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Chain handles are "in" now but that will pass [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:10 PM Flag
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That's kind of what I'm wondering -- thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:16 PM Flag
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Chanel bags with a chain strap are classic, so I wouldn't call chains a passing fad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:17 PM Flag
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I read this fast and thought you said "chin strap" - I thought "am I that out of touch with fashion?" LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:26 PM Flag
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Haha, me too. I was trying to picture it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:30 PM Flag
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It depends on your style and what you wear. I think a chain bag is really UES/frumpy/old lady. Many will disagree with me. We need more to go on about your style. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:32 PM Flag
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I know, I have many chanel etc but I won't wear them because they age me. Look at Reed Krackoff. That's what the stylists are wearing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:34 PM Flag
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He's a guy hope he's not carrying a chain bag. Just because it's in doesn't mean people should wear them. I actually won't wear the things that are 'in' when they're in. For instance won't be wearing an oxblood peplum any time soon. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:35 PM Flag
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Reed Krackoff is a bag designer. I am not following your point. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:55 PM Flag
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What's your budget? What's your style? Chanel chains are classic and can be styled in different ways...but I think that other options may look outdated quickly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:48 PM Flag
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Chain handles are a bad idea long term. Metal in a wardrobe is always going to be dated. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:51 PM Flag
[ - ] Stupid new homeowner question - people who have mailslots instead of mailboxes, how do you leave letters for your mail carrier to pick up? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:00 PM Flag
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I'm in NYC. I take it to a mailbox down the street. [ Reply | More
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Stuck partway through the slot. [ Reply | More
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NP: Seems risky... [ Reply | More
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You leave the letter sticking halfway outside the mail slot. [ Reply | More
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you mail it in a box on the corner. [ Reply | More
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OP - not in NYC, no box on the corner. [ Reply | More
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leave them stuck halfway in then....stealing mail is a federal offense [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:11 PM Flag
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then go to the post office [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:12 PM Flag
[ - ] spinoff - how much mortgage can we really afford with a $150K HHI - public schools, non-flashy lifestyle. Only big expense is probably about $2K/month average for extracurriculars and camp. Thanks. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 09:57 PM Flag
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Didn't you ask this last week? Seriously. Not trying to be snarky. [ Reply | More
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maybe she wants new perspectives, who cares, ignore post [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:14 PM Flag
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What do you have for a downpayment? I think there is a rule of 3x your annual income but I could be wrong. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:19 PM Flag
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What's your take home AFTER maxing out retirement accounts and saving for emergency/ vacation/ holidays/ gifts & college? Subtract your 2k from that, then subtract your insurance, phones, utilities, gym, food, dry cleaning, laundry. How much do you have left? That's what you can afford for mortgage, taxes, maintenance, and homeowners combined. You'll get a tax benefit from the interest and property taxes - but most people grossly overestimate what they can afford. How much do you have for downpayment + moving + closing costs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:22 PM Flag
[ - ] 14 weeks PG - should I be showing a) not at all b) very slightly and mostly not noticeable c) noticeable. Baby #3 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 09:55 PM Flag
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no should here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 09:55 PM Flag
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x2 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:05 PM Flag
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(c) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:01 PM Flag
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(c) and I'm jealous if you're not! 12 weeks with #2 and I look like a bloated whale. But everyone is different. If you're taller you show less. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:01 PM Flag
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op-yeah - showing...but feel like its less preggie belly then looking like i have gained a few pounds. feel fat not pregnant yet...blech. arms getting full, thighs getting full...wtf? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:04 PM Flag
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OR - yeah, as I recall you don't look pregnant for a while, just fat. Don't worry. It's a long pregnancy. By month 7 you'll be nostalgic for the days when you only looked a little fat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:06 PM Flag
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depends if you exercised your stomach muscles after baby #2 or if you let yourself get FAT! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:01 PM Flag
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Everyone is different! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:01 PM Flag
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I'm 6ft tall. I popped at 35 wks w baby 1, past 20 w baby 2. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:08 PM Flag
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With #3, people were offering me seats by 12 weeks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:37 PM Flag
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I am tall 6' and 7 weeks w #2. My lower abdomen is starting to protrude even though I have not gained any weight. It's so different from #1, where people were surprised when I told them at 16 weeks. Not happening this time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:41 PM Flag
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My sister did not show AT ALL with 4th! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:48 PM Flag
[ - ] Question for economic/accountant moms. What countries have lower taxes than the US but an equal or higher standard of living? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 09:54 PM Flag
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swiss? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 09:56 PM Flag
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Monaco. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 09:58 PM Flag
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Is there anything the US can learn from these countries or can the lower tax rate be explained by the fact that neither Switzerland nor Monaco spend money on defense (or offense as in the case of Iraq)? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:04 PM Flag
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They also get a lot of money from gambling- as does Nevada, where there is also no tax right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:53 PM Flag
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All but Japan (which is reevaluating) have a lower corporate tax rate than the US. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:16 PM Flag
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Probably oil rich countries, or countries that have wealth from some other means. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:06 PM Flag
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They survive by imported labor which is 90% of the population but carries no rights. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:55 PM Flag
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Cayman islands. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:08 PM Flag
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Switzerland is the only big one that has an average rate of 20% vs. US at 27%. Canada and Australia have rates slightly higher than the US, but similar. Most 1st world nations have higher tax rates. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:25 PM Flag
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I'm thinking quite a lot, because they don't have the massive defense budget that we do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:52 PM Flag
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Depends on which side of the wealth divide you fall. Hong Kong has a 16% flat tax (though permitted exemptions bring it to @14%) but he greatest income disparity in the developed world. We lived there as expats and had a very high standard of living. Wouldn't want to have been part of the true middle class thwre [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:52 PM Flag
[ - ] Name a hip and tasty drink to order at a bar....I love cosmos but they seem so dated. Looking for a signature cocktail 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 09:54 PM Flag
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First world problems. If you like it, drink it. Dear god, people. Get a grip. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 09:59 PM Flag
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OP: of course this is superficial! Just sick of hearing about "will my amazing child get into the g&t program?" and "what is your hhi?" and "can we live on less than a million a year in Manhattan?" posts! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:07 PM Flag
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Bourbon is very in right now. Small batch bourbons. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 09:59 PM Flag
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np: An apple manhattan is really good BUT a lot of booze. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:17 PM Flag
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I agree with previous poster. Very superficial but...still love cosmos...and lately a nice dark and stormy hits the spot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:01 PM Flag
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I like scotch neat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:02 PM Flag
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dirty Grey Goose martini is always good [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:11 PM Flag
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I don't know if hip is a good measure for a cocktail, but good single malt, neat or on on the rocks never go out of style. For tastiest, I prefer Laphroig w/Glenlivet as a fallback. Both are warm, buttery and loamy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:21 PM Flag
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Scotch neat. It will make the guys around you think you're serious business. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:34 PM Flag
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Ladies over 30 are best to drink wine. Unless you're at a dive bar. Cocktails are for home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:35 PM Flag
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manhattan, a classic and very good when done right. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.15.12, 10:42 PM Flag
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