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  Why do some people freak out about bones in their fish?

  0 0 Fish bones are just often much smaller and sharper than other animal bones. They also snap more easily, and I've choked on one or two. My family's Chinese, and we eat whole fish frequently -- several times a week. But my mom never fails to warn us all about bones. I think part of the problem here is that it's expected for the fish to be boneless so people don't look out for them. I feel it's a different ballgame if people are eating whole fish. Gloria answered in Fish & Seafood 4 months ago Answer, comment & read 2 more answers »

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  What derogatory names do you have for your local newspapers?

  0 0 "National Post" = "Nazi Paper." Ok, not super creative. But I remember being totally awed when my high school English teacher rattled that out in class. Gloria answered in Whatever 4 months ago Answer, comment & read 9 more answers »

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  3 0 Ditto on exploiting office hours. All the professors who ever mentioned it said they were constantly sitting there with nobody stopping by. It's also useful for building up contact ... having some relationships will be handy if she decides to go into post-graduate studies, or snag some job recommendations. Gloria commented 4 months ago

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  0 0 A much belated thanks! Gloria commented 4 months ago

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  0 0 What a nice Monday surprise. Thanks! Gloria commented 4 months ago

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  Do you choose the 3D version of films when given the choice?

  3 0 Traditional. Right now, the glasses make the screen too dark, and it's so easy to have the images blur around the edges that it's not worth the trouble. Plus, I wear glasses already, so it's just a little bit more awkward for me (though not impossible or crazy annoying) than the average 20/20-sighted movie-goer. I've only seen one movie where I thought the 3D was genuinely worth it -- Kung Fu Panda 2. The 3D really highlighted the animation, and in particular, a shadow-puppet sequence. Ok, two -- Werner Hertzog's Cave of Forgotten Dreams is basically meant to be seen in 3D as well. I think it's a format worth keeping, because it CAN be used thoughtfully, and I imagine the tech will always only improve, as long as someone's paying for it. The problem is studios now just use it as a gimmick. Gloria answered in Film 7 months ago Answer, comment & read 5 more answers »

• Follow Following 1 Personal/grown-up gift for digital artist/nerd boyfriend Gloria asked in Whatever 7 months ago 1 Answer by sublevelthree…

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  0 0 I gotta keep that one in mind. Thanks, Bauhaus :) Gloria commented 7 months ago

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  How to make things better for the dumpee post-breakup? Has an ex ever done anything for you after a breakup that made you feel better?

  2 0 Having once been the source of greatest emotional intimacy for him can totally make you feel responsible for giving support now. Understandable. In this case, it's even more important since your ex isn't very social. But it's not your responsibility anymore, not even as a friend. You are not in the ideal position, either for your own sake or for his, to play that role, because: 1) you might have your own subconscious selfish agenda 2) HE might think you have an agenda, which would just insult/upset him 3) he might accept for the wrong reasons, like just holding onto you longer Etc. Think of it as a conflict of interest. Wanting to help is commendable, but I don't think you should follow through. You will probably feel guilty for a while for "abandoning" him, catching yourself wondering how he's doing and wanting to reach out, etc. That's normal. But don't give in. Your ex is an adult, loner or not, and is responsible for himself. When you're interacting, don't run away if you're supposed to be in the same space, but stay away. Give him a nod, *maybe* with a very small, very brief smile to indicate you think of him positively, but don't hold eye contact for too long. Try not to stare at him, etc. He might interpret that as you still being in love, etc. Since he'll see you a lot, he'll have the opportunity to approach you and ask for a friendship if he decides that's what he wants. That's kind of a whole other can o' worms though. I've had fewer relationships than you can count on one hand (can't imagine why...). The break-up I can talk about ended on similarly civil "not working" terms. Interacting with him NEVER helped. I was struck with a morbid curiosity to know what he was doing, etc., but it never made me feel better. Gloria answered in Relationships 7 months ago Answer, comment & read 9 more answers »

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  1 0 Yep, I am! Or was. It was a while ago. Some work circumstances have changed recently and I've been thinking about grad school more seriously again, which is why this was all on my mind. (Love the fact about Trin.) I appreciate the reminder about shifting from student to peer, as I'm really bad with letting go of formality and hierarchy due to my social awkwardness. Gloria commented 7 months ago

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