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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: The end of Asperger's draws near |
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Posted: 10 Nov 2009, 10:26 pm
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| I will be happy to see (and hear) the word "Asperger's" go. If it were called by another name, I might be a bit more sentimental. I have a strong aversion to the name "Asperger's". It sounds so ridiculous it's almost an embarrassment or joke to say I have it. Besides, I have done research of my own... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Help write a Neurodiversity Resolution |
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Posted: 13 Aug 2009, 10:19 am
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,392
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| The Union itself is not the problem. My Local of UE has been supportive. Neurodiversity (ND) is a new concept to them, but they are a very inclusive union, and they could be a crack in the NT wall through which society is introduced to ND. We both are very much for social justice, my Union as their ... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Help write a Neurodiversity Resolution |
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Posted: 07 Aug 2009, 1:16 pm
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Replies: 8
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| I was afraid that my post was an instant thread killer. Thanks for a studied reply. I was hoping that others here saw this as an other way to address the problems we have with getting out the message. My convention is in the middle of September, so there is time to have a cooperative effort on this.... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Help write a Neurodiversity Resolution |
| bikermark |
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Posted: 05 Aug 2009, 9:57 am
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Replies: 8
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| I have been elected by my Union sisters and brothers to be among the representatives sent by Local 506 of United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America, or UE, to our biannual national convention. One of my assignments is on the Resolutions Committee, which helps set policy for our Union. ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Sears keeps AS customer's $600 |
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Posted: 03 Jul 2009, 4:37 pm
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,455
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ZNG,
I think you understand where I am coming from. Yes, it would be fair to charge me the fee for putting my dryer back into the stock, but at least I would think that I would get the remainder or have to pay the 15% to get a new one.
Is that you on the bike? |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Sears keeps AS customer's $600 |
| bikermark |
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Posted: 03 Jul 2009, 10:56 am
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Replies: 22
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| Thanks for the input. I'm going to try some of the ideas. Clarifications: They do still stock that dryer. That is what I really want is the dryer. At first, I took so long because I lost the slip. I do this all the time, I eventually find everything I misplace. Every once in a while, I would tear in... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Sears keeps AS customer's $600 |
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Posted: 02 Jul 2009, 5:46 pm
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Replies: 22
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| Last March, (2008), I bought four appliances from Sears. I only picked up three of them then, but because I lost a receipt, I did not go to pick up the fourth until a month ago (May 2009). I had lost track of my receipt. Finally, last month I brought my self to Sears, with a receipt I found for the ... |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: Trans Siberian Orchestra and Symphonic Rock |
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Posted: 05 May 2009, 11:25 am
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,076
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Try The Moody Blues or Emerson Lake and Palmer on for size. But, if talking about the best known of the genre, all my money (and a good portion of my CD collection) would be on Yes.
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anyone content with being themselves? |
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Posted: 08 Mar 2009, 11:11 am
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Replies: 59
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| For my first forty eight years, life had been a combination of disasters and miracles. I had no idea why my life was so unlike EVERYBODY else in the world. I was the smartest person anyone knew, by their own admission. But, I could never Keep A Job, because I never understood the politics of the wor... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Appeal for survey of Aspie Adult Experiences for Research |
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Posted: 31 Jan 2009, 2:29 am
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| Hi All, This student emailed me looking for adults to help give her input for a research paper she is writing. I have talked to her and felt she had her basic understanding of some of our issues. I am participating, myself. (algernon?) Mark Dear Mark, My name is Bianca Love and I am currently a seni... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What angers you the most? |
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Posted: 15 Sep 2008, 12:54 am
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Replies: 38
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Hypocrisy is what frustrates me the most
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How do you think you'd have lived with AS in past centuries? |
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Posted: 22 May 2008, 1:04 am
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Replies: 60
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Based on my preferred jobs/careers/hobbies, wandering verbal historian/storyteller, blacksmith or other smithy, armorer, monk (the dissident kind), the lone woodsman, the teacher, hunter/trapper/mountainman. the outcast, the paladin.
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How do you think you'd have lived with AS in past centuries? |
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Posted: 21 May 2008, 8:42 pm
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Shaman, holy man, mystic, sorcerer, lunatic, hermit, all in no particular order.
Mark |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Leopard vs Tiger (Speed) |
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Posted: 12 May 2008, 6:53 pm
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According to my quick check on wiki, the Leopard tank, made in the 1960's, was rated at 40 mph, while the Tiger I tank was rated at 23 mph. Either one could ram stuff, but I don't know what their rpm's were.
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Offer from Autism Speaks, please give your opinion |
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Posted: 07 Apr 2008, 11:56 pm
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Replies: 196
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| Suggestions are made for showing exceptional autistics. How about a day in the lives of autistics who do everyday things? Raising families and holding jobs. Day-care workers, teachers, truck or cab drivers, chefs, IT workers, etc. See if the hopeful messages are allowed on the Autism Speaks site. I... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Offer from Autism Speaks, please give your opinion |
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Posted: 06 Apr 2008, 2:55 am
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Replies: 196
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| PS Bob Wright will be in Erie for the annual shareholders meeting April 23rd, maybe he could come see me while he's in town. |
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