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    Grad. cruise

    Has anyone out there gone on the USMMA grad. cruise? The entire family is going and I have no clue what to wear. DS is no help..LOL Suit and tie for men or is it more casual. After 5 dress for me, or is it slacks and sandals? TIA
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    news from NY paper

    I was just reading Newsday online, saw this article, was news to me thought it might be to you all too....The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point will not reopen until Oct. 21 at the earliest, the superintendent announced Friday. Since the government shutdown over the federal budget...
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    Gov. Shutdown

    Does anyone have an clue as to what will happen at the school if a shutdown happens...Our DS said school will be closed..when will they know for sure, how long will it last....Thanks
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    graduation 2014

    Does anyone know the expected graduation date for 2014. DH works a 70 days on, 70 days off rotation ( container ship) and we are trying to work on schedule. Thanks
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    Remembering When

    Saw a photo in Newsday this morning of INDOC....thought back to DS (2 yrs ago now...) he was super hot, super nervous.....and the first one to pass out ( :) )-male or female....good for a chuckle now:)
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    Tax Id number

    Just went today to get my taxes done....The accountant said even without a 1098 (I think thats the number he used...) I can deduct some of the costs 0o99-associated with sea year and school. I called 3 people looking for a number, no answer yet (or a call back) Anyway I know the "you cant deduct...
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    Newsday article

    Anyone else out there read the 3 page NY Newsday article about KP? Interesting but no mention was made of the recent drug/cheating scandals....focussed mainly on the funding issues to date , staffing changes and disrepair,....
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    Wait listed

    My DS and DH (dear husband) attend/attended USMMA, so I feel like i should know the answer but don't...long story longer a friend of a friend is asking for advice. Their son was wait listed and they wonder what the chances are of getting in. How many people are on the list and how many people...
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    Any pictures from MD Parade?

    Any chance anyone went to the Parade in Great Neck today. I would love to see some pictures. TIA
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    5 out of 32 leaving?

    Just spoke to my son after his last final, he said talk is that 5 out of 32 plebes in his company will not be coming back after this trimester (due to poor grades etc) (not him thankfully) Very scary. My husband thinks the drop out/kick out rate is higher than "back in his day"-also a graduate...
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    date due back from vaca....

    Can someone please give me a FIRM date, 2nd or 3rd that the kids are due back at? If my son were home for more than 12 minutes in a row, i would ask him. :) the parents page did not have it posted. Thanks
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