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  China Mieville -- where to start?

  2 0 My personal favorite one is the City and the City. cupcake answered in General Book Discussion 9 months ago Answer, comment & read 7 more answers »

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  0 0 It's ok as long as it's not a gel/liquid sort of thing. So an apple is ok, but applesauce would likely get taken away. cupcake commented 10 months ago

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  What do you think of communal tables at restaurants?

  0 0 I love communal tables! But I live in the bay area. :) In my experience, there's not actually a ton of interaction outside of your party, although there can be more than being at separate tables. cupcake answered in Eating Out 11 months ago Answer, comment & read 9 more answers »

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  Can any woman (any age) now get the HPV vaccine, or are they still just for younger women?

  2 0 When I went to get vaccinated, I asked about this because I had a friend who wanted to get vaccinated but thought she was too old. They said folks older than the cut-off could get the vaccine, she would just have to sign a waiver saying she realized that it was not tested on women over a certain age. So it probably depends on your provider - certainly doesn't hurt to ask! cupcake answered in Drugs & Supplements 11 months ago Answer, comment & read 3 more answers »

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  If I print an airline ticket, and checkin online, can I sneak a bag on-board that's 1-2 inches oversize?

  0 0 The other issue is getting turned away at security - I have seen this more often than people getting caught once they get to the plane...so just be sure you leave extra time, as it's possible you could have to go back and check the bag after going through security once if they turn you away. I agree with other people - just get a new bag. cupcake answered in Other - Trip & Travel 11 months ago Answer, comment & read 5 more answers »

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  Does the Old Testament matter to Christians?

  1 0 It totally depends on what sort of Christian you're talking about...I'm a congregationalist (i.e. the liberal wing of Christianity), and while the Old Testament has some interesting stories and poetry that can be powerful, I'd say the Gospels are the part of the Bible that I really draw my faith from and care the most about. For other types of Christians, they may give a different answer. I think it's hard to say what's most relevant to "most" because the loudest people in the media are probably those for whom Old Testament stuff appeals to the most...my guess is that for your average Christian, the Gospels are going to be the most central to their faith, but I could be wrong. cupcake answered in Whatever 11 months ago Answer, comment & read 6 more answers »

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  Does it make sense for a grad student to buy a house?

  0 0 I'm also a grad student, and I would tend to caution against this - although as others have said, you should of course listen to real estate experts as well! Even though math might be a field with less field work than others, I've still known math grad students who've ended up relocating elsewhere for a semester or year (i.e. if their faculty adviser moved elsewhere for that period or to complete a fellowship), and I've known many students of many disciplines, including math, who end up spending their summers away doing various sorts of summer courses/workshops/etc. at other institutions. It's really nice to be able to either sublet your room in a current rental situation, or to put your things in storage and not worry about rent. While a homeowner could theoretically rent out their house for a summer or a semester, being a landlord is NOT easy and could be particularly tricky if you are not in the area. Even if you have a generous stipend, having to cover a mortgage + rent elsewhere seems like it would be a stretch for anyone. Generally, you're just more flexible, leaving you the opportunity to take advantage of whatever comes up, as well as leaving you an easier exit option if things don't work out with grad school (everyone says this will never happen to them, but it's more common than schools want to tell you!). cupcake answered in Real Estate about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 6 more answers »

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  I'm working with my kid to improve her diet and lose weight, but then she goes into the lunch room and can't resist the desserts. Any suggestions?

  1 0 I would suggest just balancing it with healthy food at home - I'm proof that you can lose weight while still indulging in a little dessert every day! Just try to focus on portion size rather than totally abstaining from dessert, which at least for some (like me) with a sweet tooth, is simply not going to work. Or, pack a lunch and don't allow your child to take spending money to school. cupcake answered in Family Heart Health about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 4 more answers »

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  Fewer longer workouts or more shorter work outs?

  1 1 My understanding is that it is better to take a day off between strength training sessions to allow your muscles to rebuild, so I would guess working out longer for 3x a week would be better. Or, you could work out more often, but do legs/arms/core on alternating days. cupcake answered in Health & Fitness about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 4 more answers »

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