What has been your experience with family therapy? Are you a family therapist? Tell me ALL your anecdotes and experiences with family therapy, please.
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posted by zoomorphic
on Nov 14, 2012 -
4 answers
Hi everyone, I have been tasked with finding a suitable location for brunch on Smith St. in Brooklyn for a sizeable group of people...let's say 10-12. Would love recommendations that are reasonably priced and tasty!
Thanks to any Brooklynites who are able to help.
posted by duvatney
on Nov 13, 2012 -
11 answers
I'm traveling to NYC on business next week, what part of town should I get a hotel in? I normally use Priceline and stay wherever in Manhattan, but I'm wondering if I should avoid parts of the city due to Hurricane impact/cleanup.
posted by puppy kuddles
on Nov 10, 2012 -
9 answers
Help us out with the logistics of flying round-trip from NYC (LGA/JFK/EWR) to Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) for Christmas. We'd like this to be as aggravation-free as possible.
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posted by griphus
on Nov 10, 2012 -
20 answers
I am in New York City until Friday evening. What are some good ways to pass the time (indoors, please!)
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posted by amicamentis
on Nov 7, 2012 -
8 answers
I'm interested in becoming a plumber. The local union has told me that its doors are closed for the next two years, so I'm looking for workarounds...
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posted by incomple
on Nov 6, 2012 -
9 answers
What's the best bar in Williamsburg, NYC in which to watch the election results tonight over beers with some friends?
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posted by chasing
on Nov 6, 2012 -
3 answers
I want to donate more in support of Hurricane Sandy, but I'm concerned that while the Red Cross and the NYC Mayor's Fund are probably getting a ton of love, there are other charities in the city that are in dire straights as a result of the hurricane. (Or just in general.) What smaller, local NYC charities need our support the most?
posted by tweebiscuit
on Nov 6, 2012 -
12 answers
Aside from donating money, is there anything that I can do to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 2, 2012 -
8 answers
Emergency! Does anyone know of an airline (or other option) that allows pets to fly as cargo without a certificate of health from the vet? I know there are one or two.
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posted by LLF246
on Nov 2, 2012 -
30 answers
Is there a web site that figures directions via public public transportation in the NYC and Long Island areas? If not, can someone in the hive help? I need directions for a client from E 65th in NYC to 56th Ave in Elmhurst, NY. I'm unfamiliar with NYC/LI.
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posted by Dolley
on Nov 1, 2012 -
6 answers
MTA Bus Maps: Looking for cached images or scans of hard copy NYC MTA bus maps. MTA website is not loading maps on it's temporary website. Would prefer recent 2012 maps. Have found some on mappery.com am unsure of accuracy.
posted by edbles
on Oct 30, 2012 -
3 answers
I recently saw "The Best of Everything" at HERE, and it was wonderful. What other Manhattan or near-Brooklyn venues can I check for cheap, well-done theatre that is funny and yet not without substance?
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posted by d. z. wang
on Oct 27, 2012 -
2 answers
I'm planning to attend the NYC Marathon as a spectator. I'm hoping to find a spot somewhere between the mile 20 & 21 posts (in the Bronx) where I can have a chair and a baby stroller. Will there be room?
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posted by ThePinkSuperhero
on Oct 25, 2012 -
4 answers
i am five months pregnant, in NYC and just got fired from my job... now what?
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posted by sabh
on Oct 23, 2012 -
17 answers
I'm an adult working a full time job and I have my BA already. I'd like to start working toward medical school by taking an evening class next semester in NYC. I
do not want to stop working and enroll in a post-bac pre-med program. Help me figure out my options.
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posted by telegraph
on Oct 21, 2012 -
6 answers
Why do I so rarely see first-generation Chinese immigrants working in ethnically diverse businesses, while I so often see Latino immigrants working in just about every type of business? One thousand qualifiers and anecdata inside.
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posted by andromache
on Oct 17, 2012 -
25 answers
I need a veterinarian in Manhattan (Washington Heights, UWS or Inwood preferred). Please come inside if you have a good one.
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posted by ThePinkSuperhero
on Oct 16, 2012 -
12 answers
Voter registration in NYC. My husband and I just moved from lower Manhattan to the UES. Do we need to submit new voter registration forms? Or, can we just go to the local polling place.
posted by jenmcee
on Oct 16, 2012 -
10 answers
Towards the end of September, I realized that the property management company did not cash my rent check. I called the company and asked if they had received it, to which they said they had not. I feared it lost in the mail, so I called my bank to ask how much it would cost to cancel a check, which is $15. Trying to save myself some money, I went down to the office to talk to the property management company in person. The surly man at the front desk informed me that my rent was overdue, that I should cancel the lost check and write a new one. I explained to him I didn't want to have to pay for it, and could he take a new check to cover my rent and not cash the old one if it arrived? I had brought with me a letter I had written which very clearly stated the problem with my rent not being paid on time and the costs associated with cancelling a check. I detailed which check # was lost in the mail, which was the new check # and to please DO NOT CASH the lost check if it showed up. He said he would give it to the rent manager. Fast forward to a week later when
both checks have been cashed. It was so much money that my account went negative and now I've been charged a bunch of fees by my credit union! Should I fight my landlord to get them to pay for these fees?
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posted by cristinacristinacristina
on Oct 9, 2012 -
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It's currently illegal for promoters to put on an MMA (i.e. 'mixed martial arts,' or 'ultimate fighting') bout in NYC. I'm sure these matches go on nonetheless, even if it's just skilled fighters fighting before spectators, gratis. Anyone know where/how I can see a fight? Or what types of places host fights (I imagine boxing gyms?) in other cities?
posted by gracchus
on Oct 6, 2012 -
5 answers
Where can I find event listings for the greater Queens area? Before I moved to Queens, I would check out places like Time Out NY, the skint, and Nonsense NYC to find interesting things to do on the weekends. But now I'm realizing just how Manhattan- and Brooklyn-centric the listings are. Does anyone know of any good sources for more local events? (We have a car, so Long Island resources are welcome too.) Or do I just suck it up and ride the F train 25 stops to go where the good stuff is happening?
posted by Neely O'Hara
on Oct 4, 2012 -
5 answers
The last of my high school shirts are starting to go. What would be a good thrift store in Manhattan or Brooklyn where I could get well-sewn men's cotton shirts with a plain, subdued appearance? I am not a "fashion-forward" sort of person; think Goodwill, not Buffalo Exchange. I like deep solids or very subtle patterns, perhaps accomplished in the weave of the fabric rather than by dying. Removable collar stays would be great; they make laundry so much easier.
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posted by d. z. wang
on Oct 2, 2012 -
5 answers
What are the best student discounts in New York City for non-traditional students?
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posted by Jahaza
on Oct 2, 2012 -
3 answers
Car trip from Massachusetts to New Jersey with a 16 month old. Staying two nights in a hotel. I'd like to day trip into NYC with the toddler. Is there a way to make this work or is it just a bad idea?
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posted by gentian
on Oct 2, 2012 -
16 answers
How can I stop getting sick? I teach High School and am constantly run down. I eat healthy, go to bed ridiculously early to get up early, exercise, and wash hands as often as possible (and have wipes in classroom) but it is pretty much impossible to stay healthy in a non-healthy atmosphere.
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posted by bquarters
on Sep 29, 2012 -
30 answers
How do I carry around all my stuff with grace and avoid looking stupid?
I carry around a lot of stuff everyday, and it's extremely annoying. People are always commenting about how I have "so many bags" but I really am not sure how to streamline my stuff.
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posted by sweetkid
on Sep 27, 2012 -
46 answers
Looking for a place in NYC where I (a dude) can get good, natural-looking hair coloring for about a hundred bucks.
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posted by The Whelk
on Sep 27, 2012 -
6 answers
A friend and I are heading into NYC next weekend. We are coming from Montreal and driving across the border. However, after that, we haven't decided the best way to get into the city. Should we drive to Albany and take a bus from there? (Is there long term parking in Albany?) Should we drive into a suburb and take a train in? Should we drive into the city and find a lot? (I'd probably prefer to do one of the first two unless there is some reason to do the third.)
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posted by jeather
on Sep 27, 2012 -
32 answers
I need good estimates on timing for a cab ride from the East Village to La Guardia on a Tuesday afternoon.
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posted by COBRA!
on Sep 27, 2012 -
13 answers
Where can I find a selection of cheap formal dresses, in a brick-and-mortar location, in NYC today?
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posted by greta simone
on Sep 27, 2012 -
19 answers
Even though they're not quite in season, can I buy persimmons (Hachiya persimmons, specifically) in NYC this week? Brooklyn or Manhattan, preferably.
posted by Viola
on Sep 24, 2012 -
3 answers
Where can I buy a repairable shoe in New York City? I just discovered that the reason shoes are so cheap in America is, they're apparently constructed in some way that makes them impossible to fix. I'm willing to pay extra up front if it means that I can just get new soles sewn on instead of going shoe shopping every year. In terms of style, all I want are plain black leather oxfords or derbies, no pinking or toe caps or anything else that would make it harder to polish. In terms of budget, I'm currently paying $50 a pair every six to twelve months, and I'd like not to exceed that by too much (so, e.g., I'd be happy to pay $200 for shoes that reliably last two to four years).
Bonus if anyone can explain why my cheap shoes are impossible to repair. If two piece of leather can be sewn together once, why not twice? It's not like thread holes wear out...
posted by d. z. wang
on Sep 23, 2012 -
17 answers
How can I get a pair of tickets for the Book of Mormon in NYC, ideally without spending a ton of money?
posted by kat518
on Sep 23, 2012 -
5 answers
My girlfriend is moving from New York City to Miami for a yearlong clerkship. A one-way rental of an SUV or minivan seems to be our best option to move her stuff. What would have the most available cargo space?
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posted by theory
on Sep 22, 2012 -
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