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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: PROBLEMS WITH SODA IN SCHOOL |
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Posted: 16 Jul 2006, 6:36 pm
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He wants to drink soda. you're a murderer daddy. You want our kids to die a painful death. Aspergers are supposed to have rational minds. Aspergers are supposed to not think on emotion. That is one of the better examples of irony that I have encountered. Yes, you're right, aspies generally do have ... |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: AS+Cannabis Part II |
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Posted: 16 Jul 2006, 6:25 pm
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I wish pot would be legalized so that people would stop making such a big deal about it. Here's why it's so popular: It's illegal. Which means kids grow up hearing parents, schools, and governments (via DARE, PSA's, etc.) constantly saying "Don't smoke pot!! You'll go to jail! You'll die! You'll be ... |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: Self-Medication with Dextromethorphan. |
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Posted: 16 Jul 2006, 6:24 pm
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I used to take DXM fairly often. Once I started taking Wellbutrin, however, DXM made me really jittery and its effects lasted for 20+ hours. 6 hours of feeling spaced out was cool. Almost a full day was most certainly not. And while DXM disconnected me from reality, Wellbutrin helped me more effecti... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Have you been bit by the snake? |
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Posted: 16 Jul 2006, 5:51 pm
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Python seems kinda like a passing fad to me. I started using Linux way back in 1996, and Python was around back then. I never saw it being used or discussed aside from some obscure, simple X-Windows applications. Red Hat (and later Fedora) adopted it for some of their install/admin scripts, but othe... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: What kind of computer do you have? |
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Posted: 16 Jul 2006, 5:22 pm
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CPU: Athlon XP 2700+. 2.17ghz, overclocked to 2.38ghz with a little help from a bigass Cu+Al heatsink. Memory: 1gig PC3200 HD: 160gb SATA (primary), 80gb & 40gb UDMA100 (old ones not worth disconnecting) Mobo: Asus A7V8X-X - probably my last ASUS product for the forseeable future. They used to b... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Is it ethical to outperform your peers? |
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Posted: 06 Jul 2006, 6:41 am
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k96822 wrote: People get hurt if you outperform them
Indeed they do. But if the tables were turned and they had the superior abilities, 99% of those same people wouldn't give a rat's ass about you, based on my experience. |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: What do you think is the best free program |
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Posted: 04 Jul 2006, 2:46 am
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It's a very tough call between Linux and Firefox. LINUX: Many MAJOR websites use Linux or a derivative. Furthermore, it helps small businesses turn into larger ones-- beyond being free, it's more reliable, stable, secure, and efficient. That's especially beneficial to small businesses, since they ca... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Windows XP vs Mac OSX Tiger vs Linux |
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Posted: 02 Jul 2006, 8:18 pm
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If you buy the $300 special at Best Buy, Windows will most likely crash incessantly. It's because of the cheap, crappy hardware used in those computers. I built my computer using good quality parts, and I'd often go 1-2 months between reboots w/ WinXP. Since Apple has complete control over the hardw... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: What Time Do You Go To Bed? |
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Posted: 01 Jul 2006, 1:16 am
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I'm a night owl, so my sleep schedule always gets completely screwed up. I'll go to bed at 5am, then be at work at 8am. I feel somewhat tired all day, and all day I plan on getting to bed early so I can get back on a sane sleep schedule. But after about 6pm, I start feeling completely awake and ener... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Am I an intruder? |
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Posted: 01 Jul 2006, 1:08 am
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Personally, I'm glad you stopped by. In addition to the fact that I do not at all consider you to be an "intruder", your post reminded me that it's been way too long since I last listened to "Peter Gabriel 3". |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: Would you trust Oprah to do a show on Asperger's? |
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Posted: 23 Jun 2006, 1:36 am
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HELL no I don't want her talking about it. It'll just be more fuel for all of the bored hypochondriac soccer moms who want to feel that their spawn are special and unique by claiming they're afflicted with various disorders. It already started to happen thanks to *$@#*! Dr. Phil; Oprah would totally... |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: what are you listening to THIS VERY SECOND? |
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Posted: 08 Jun 2006, 1:38 am
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Countdown, from "Out of the Cradle" by Lindsey Buckingham. |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: 37signals' Backpack and other hyped-up BS |
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Posted: 02 Jun 2006, 12:37 am
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I'm in the Web development field, so I've heard a lot about a company called 37signals. They developed Ruby on Rails, were early adopters of AJAX, and I've seen a *ton* of websites lately that are designed in a similar style to their stuff. So they are indeed pretty innovative and creative. Unfortun... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: A possible job offer? Should I tell them I have AS? |
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Posted: 26 May 2006, 1:39 pm
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Definitely do not mention it. People, in general, aren't too bright. Mention that you have any kind of mental disorder and I can almost guarantee the interviewer will think one of two things: "Uh oh, I wonder if this guy is going to be out of work all the time for doctor visits or if he'll have psyc... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: LCD monitors |
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Posted: 26 May 2006, 2:00 am
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It's ironic that I, who has been at a computer for almost all of my life, does not need any sort of eye glasses. My eyes are really good, still. I heard that it's uncommon for someone who's been looking at a computer screen almost day in and day out. I can only think the LCD will make it even bette... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Did I just sabotage my own job interview? |
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Posted: 18 May 2006, 10:39 pm
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Replies: 10 Views: 2,707
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NT's will lie through their teeth in a situation like this, because they know that it's much more difficult to be fired from a job than it is to simply be turned down following an interview. Of course we know this too, but we're more focused on honesty. You mentioned that you might be absent once pe... |
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