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  is it customary to tip for a massage?

  0 1 I typically do not because the place I get massages (my gym) has an online booking system where you pay by credit card ahead of time, and I don't typically carry around a lot of cash. (Plus, since there's no monetary transaction at the time of the massage, I think it would feel weird to hand over money.) Sara answered in Whatever over 2 years ago Answer, comment & read 6 more answers »

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  0 0 Oooh, I forgot about Percy Jackson, but I DEFINITELY second those books! Sara commented over 2 years ago

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  YA book recommendations?

  0 0 In YA books, I'm currently a fan of The Mysterious Benedict Society series, which I think is pretty similar to Lemony Snicket. The Hunger Games series (so far there are 2 out) is also amazing, but perhaps a little old for 11? Depends on how good of a reader/how mature you think she is, but they're unbelievably good! Princess Academy is also quite good (and not quite as "girly" as the title would suggest). Sara answered in Books & Writing over 2 years ago Answer, comment & read 12 more answers »

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  My iPod was configured for a Mac. What will happen if I plug it into a PC?

  1 0 Just make sure you have the iPod in manual mode and DON'T sync with iTunes. Sara answered in Science & Technology over 2 years ago Answer, comment & read 2 more answers »

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  Book recommendations?

  1 0 I second Ursula LeGuin. I'd also add Robert J. Sawyer, Nancy Kress (haven't read much of hers, but what I have has been fantastic), some of Margaret Atwood's stuff (esp. the recent Oryx and Crake), Joe Haldeman, and some of Orson Scott Card (particularly his older stuff - the man is pretty evil from what I've heard, but you can always go for a used or library copy if you don't want to give him your money). Also - if you listen to podcasts or want to start, I highly recommend Escape Pod, which is short stories read out loud. Sort of like a new mini-book-on-tape each week! As it's all different writers, it's somewhat hit-or-miss, but overall I love it. Sara answered in Books & Writing over 2 years ago Answer, comment & read 4 more answers »

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  0 0 Yes, you're the only one thinking that. Sara commented over 2 years ago

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  Favorite Cupcake or Muffin Recipe

  1 0 Martha Stewart's chocolate cupcakes are super easy to make (1 bowl) and have always succeeded for me. Maybe you could combine them with a caramel frosting? Here's the cupcake recipe: http://cupcakemuffin.blogspot.com/2009/02/playing-around-with-swiss-meringue.html This dulce de leche frosting recipe isn't salted, but it's SO delish, and you could sprinkle fleur de sel on top: http://cupcakemuffin.blogspot.com/2008/05/coconut-cupcakes-with-dulce-de-leche.html Good luck! :) Sara answered in Food & Drink over 2 years ago Answer, comment & read 4 more answers »

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  Classic kids' books that you read and remember from childhood. What's your fav?

  3 0 I remember Roald Dahl books, especially The Witches! Amazing story. :) Sara answered in Books & Writing over 2 years ago Answer, comment & read 17 more answers »

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  Have you tried Google Chrome? What do you think of it?

  1 0 I love the minimal design...definitely gives noticeably more viewing area for webpages. Also nice that it transfers all your settings and bookmarks over from Firefox so you don't have to do it manually. However, it doesn't have AdBlock (or at least I haven't figured out how to do it), and I've grown quite accustomed to the highly reduced ads in Firefox, so I ended up mostly giving up on Chrome. Sara answered in Science & Technology over 2 years ago Answer, comment & read 9 more answers »

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