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Oh, today, I told the mom next to me that her DD was warming up, and then DD would do the video take. As if the whole thing was JUST for the video camera! :)
LOL! That's funny.
I also have a video buddy. I tape her kid, she tapes mine. That way I can enjoy watching my dds routine without worrying about how the video will turn out. I highly recommend this!
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Here's what Wikipedia says about it.
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Thanks Pico, for offering me hope.
One year a bunch of us moms took up knitting at meets. Knitting took just the right amount of concentration to not let us get worked up.
Good luck! I'm sure it will be fine.
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It did get better for me. 1st dd's first year competing, I was a total wreck. Second year I was a lot better, and kept getting better every year.
2nd dd I hardly break a sweat. I do get more nervous when I know it's important to *her* to do well.
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Spoke with ER's admissions counselor yesterday (a friend of ours), and learned that the admissions director had wanted the scholarshiip to go to someone who was not already admitted -- which ER is. However, that was not specified on the eligibility requirements that were listed alongside the scholarship certificate that was displayed at the auction. We found out about this yesterday when I contacted the admissions office to find out when & where we should present the certificate so it could be applied to ER's account.
The message we got from the admissions director was that he would talk with his boss and then contact us. I'm not sure what that means. Maybe he just wants to be sure of the procedure. But I'm so afraid that they're going to tell us that because of this "loophole", they won't honor the certificate! Surely not, since the college donated the scholarship to the organization conducting the auction, and any proceeds would go to that organization, not the college, no matter who won it or how much they paid. The college still has the same amount invested whether the scholarship goes to ER or someone else. Right??? And besides, if they won't honor it, what about the money -- relatively small amount though it is -- that we bid (and already paid)???
I'm been involved in silent auctions both on the donating end (I have a business) and on the purchasing end. Sometimes the non-profit organization organizing the auction forgets to put the restrictions on the information. It is possible that the university clearly communicated the restriction to the non-profit, and the non-profit did not properly label the prize. The fact that all the auctions started at $1 with $1 bid increments regardless of the item's value tells me that this organization is new to silent auctions. So- if this is the case, and the non-profit made the mistake- is the non-profit liable for the $40,000 value lost to the university who donated the prize?
The reason the restriction of new students only was probably on the prize is that the school figured they would get a new student out of the deal, thus off-setting part of the $40,000 loss of the room & board package.
That said, I have had this same thing happen to me (albeit on a much smaller scale- the value was only $100.) I just gave the prize and learned to communicate better with volunteers at non-profits. However, if I was donating a prize valued at $40,000 I would not be happy that my stipulations were not followed, and the prize sold for $100.
(Just wanted to give the perspective of the school. I still hope you get to keep your prize!)
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I believe only the Touring Model Honda Odyssey has the drive flat tires. At least that was true in 2005 when I was shopping for a mini-van.
My Odyssey has a spare tire under the floor in front of the second row of seats.
Because the new ones don't! The new ones will have drive flat tires and an air pump- which doesn't help if you have a blowout! Come to think of it though, I first heard about this from a toyota salesperson....hmmm -
MIL points out(really making a big deal out of it) to both SIL and to Dh that I had a typo(instead of attained, it was attainted. NO ONE else has even noticed the typo..not even US!
Well, that is so obviously a type-o and not a matter of bad grammar, mispelling, or misuse of a word. I didn't even know attainted was an actual word until I looked it up.
I probaly would have noticed, and I might have told you about it after the party- just as a "hey, did anyone even notice this?" kind of thing. I would be interested in knowing the context of your invitation- could be a really amusing type-o.;)
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I was so glad to see I'm not the only one in my category!
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Yesterday was the anniversary of my father's death. It's been a long time - he died in 1985 - but every year at this time I go through a bout of depression. How do you handle old grief?
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My mother died Feb 8, 1986. I mourn a little that day, but on her birthday I try to spend time remembering her- look at pictures, talk about her to my children. That's what makes me the saddest- that she never knew her granddaughters (and they will never truly know her.) I still cry thinking about it. I did not properly grieve at the time, so I think it's healthy to grieve now.
Dh died Sept 8, 2005. That one's a little harder- the grief is not as old. I'm just getting to the point where I can talk about him without crying. This week my girls are wearing his ties to school- they were going through his clothes, and decided to wear them. I think this is healthy- it's their way of remembering and feeling close to their dad.
There are lots of great suggestions in this thread- I think the key is that you should remember loved ones who have passed. Talk about them to your children, keep them alive in memory. I tried to bury my mother's memory for 15 years, and it would come up and surprise me and I would be a basket case for a day or so. Now that I remember her on a regular basis, I feel like I'm healthier emotionally.
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While I wouldn't give up having had dh present at my children's births, I must say that in general I agree with Dr. Odent.
He makes a lot of good points in this article. He does state that this is his opinion, based on experience, but he would like to see research. I would like to see some research also- should be interesting.
Dr. Odent's opinions ring true to me- I was not able to relax with dh in the room. I had two C-sections. Dh went to work the day after the birth- full day- I couldn't help thinking he was emotionally overwhelmed and needed time away.
I also like this quote from the article:
"The key to the perfect birthing partner is finding a mother figure who can help, keep a low profile and remain silent."
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We found that quite a few of these "camps" are merely day care in disguise.
This is what I was about to say!
To the OP- my suggestion is, if you want an all-day camp, do scout camp or something similar. If you want something educational or fun to break up your summer, do half-day camps. Half-day camp eliminates the "daycare in disguise" issue.
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Act: Current Law: What I would Pick
Drinking hard liquor: 21: 21
Drinking wine/beer: 21: 17
Driving: 16: 16- restricted license, 18 full
Military: 18: 18
Voting: 18: 18 and a net tax payer
Sex: I don't know what it is here: 18
Gambling: 18: 18
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I need family movies.
Classics.
Maybe even some educational DVDs :D.
And perhaps some flicks for my feminine sensibilities while dh is out of town- I'm not a big fan of the newer "chick flick" genre though.
Thanks.
Jo
Family Movies (I think...)
Ever After: A Cinderella Story
Galaxy Quest
Second-Hand Lions
Sky High
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I totally agree that the construction industry, especially housing development, is going down pretty quickly with no end in sight. Time to go into remodeling or something else! Commercial construction has not been hit as hard in my area as housing.
I'm not sure what I'll do if my industry gets hit with a major slump like that. I'm going to start planning for it now...
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Thanks, everyone!
I am going to do a trial on ALEKS to see what she needs review on. I also found a great website- purplemath.com - that seems to have a lot of great information, for free!
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That being said, my family is choosing not to participate in this recession.
I love this quote. I'm not participating either.
Around here the media is hyping the rise in the unemployment rate- it's up to 4.8%!!! I tell ya what, I own a small business and about 5% unemployment is perfect for my business to prosper. If the rate is too low, I cannot find good employees and I'm turning away customers. If the rate goes too high, not enough people can afford my service. So I'm happy.
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Hi, PICO,
There's no reason to worry about CWD in the deer, mostly.
See, it's the "mostly" there that bothers me.
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Hello, all-
My 14 yo is taking a placement test to try to test out of Algebra I in high school next year. (She is currently in a charter school- I'm an afterschooler.) The test is May 1st. The teacher just asked for help, because she doesn't think the kids are ready for the test !!!! A little late to let us know.
Anyway, does anyone know of a good Algebra I review program? Or websites that would be helpful?
Thanks.
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(I hope they're not hunting deer in Colorado. They would be hunting elk, correct? I think the deer here taste awful. Not to mention CWD.)
Before I give my answer, I want to say that I have hunted deer (in Minnesota), pheasant, and small game. Both dds have hunted with me. However, I would pause before sending a child of mine off hunting with someone whose hunting experience was one hunt with no kills. For me, there would be a question of safety and a question of fun. If they are hiring a guide, I would be all for the trip.
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LOL. Richard Dawkins doesn't get upset. He stays pretty cool, actually.
Hi, Cheryl-
Where did you see it? (Can you PM me?)
Was the crowd atheist-friendly, or do I need to wear a hat to hide my facial expressions? I'm thinking about going, but I don't want to get hit with any flying vegetables if people find out I'm not on the bandwagon. I would like to have first-hand knowledge of the movie so I can have my own informed opinion.
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If this was my child (and it was,) I would try personal intervention before seeking medical help.
I think for the most part, happiness is a choice. One can choose happiness, or one can choose to be sad and depressed. (Obviously, this is oversimplifying- I do believe chemical depression exists and sometimes outside help is necessary. That said...)
People can choose to see that glass half full or half empty. I had a talk with my dd at about 12, when she was going through an "I-hate-everything" stage. We talked about what kind of people she wants for friends (positive or negative, happy or sad, etc.) We talked about how you attract the kind of people who are like yourself- negative people attract negative friends, and it's a vicious cycle. When you start to grow up, you need to take responsibility for your own choices.
The above worked for my dd. If it hadn't worked, I would have taken her to a psychiatrist.
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And there has been a further arrest made.
So... according to this article, it looks like Charon might be right- if the arrests were based on this woman's phone calls, the whole thing is a mistake. What a disaster. Good for Jessop for reporting the innacuracies as soon as she noticed. (Would have been better if someone had bothered to investigate the phone calls a little more before storming in and tearing a community apart...)
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I struggle with telling my dc about things like this, because I don't want to put ideas in their heads. On the other hand, I want them to know about the awful consequences. How do you determine when to tell your dc about the stupid things some kids do for fun?
I talk to my kids about these things whenever I hear about them. I think it depends on the personality of your children- some might get ideas, others will think it's stupid.
I think it's easier for children and teens to see reason when having a discussion with a parent than it is to see reason when confronted with a gang of friends wanting them to do something stupid, considering the pack mentality. I would rather they knew about these activities before being confronted with a group.
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Alexander McCall Smith is wonderful, too.
I second Alexander McCall Smith. My favorites are No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Portugese Irregular Verbs, and 44 Scotland Street (all are series.)
Braces & Flossing
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My youngest dd just got braces today. Her teeth are so crooked and so small, it's really hard to thread the flosser in between the wire and the teeth. I'm using a floss string that has one stiff end, to make it easier to thread through.
I had to floss all of her teeth for her, and it was really hard! Does anyone know an easier way to do this? :confused:
Thanks!