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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Women in Mathematics |
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Posted: 02 Jan 2009, 11:52 am
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Replies: 55
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| So ... it seems to be an issue among girls that appearing "brainy" in front of boys makes those girls feel less attractive to those boys. Since when is a brainy girl or woman unattractive? I'd rather have a meaningful conversation with Suparna, the Rocket Scientist; than Rebecca, the Journalist. Som... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anyone ever get asked whether they're foreigners? |
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Posted: 02 Jan 2009, 11:38 am
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Replies: 37
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That must be it ... proper diction, grammar, and pronunciation may seem like a foreign accent to most Americans, especially in the Deep South or in urban areas.
Urban: "Yo! Supp, yo?"
Southern: "Ha yawl?"
Proper: "Hello. How are you?" <-- Obviously a clueless foreigner! |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: Doctor Who: Trial of a Timelord- Fact or Fabrication? |
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Posted: 02 Jan 2009, 11:15 am
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Replies: 6
Views: 961
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| It's Science-fiction, therefore it's all fabrication. |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: What is your opinion on scientology? |
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Posted: 02 Jan 2009, 11:12 am
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Replies: 76
Views: 6,156
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| Scientology is probably no worse than Jim Jones' People's Temple, David Koresh's Branch Davidians, or the Libertarian Party. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do You Avoid Friendships Out of a Fear of Being Conned? |
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Posted: 31 Dec 2008, 7:14 pm
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Replies: 38
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| I've learned that every friend is a potential traitor, and to never do a favor for someone without immediately receiving a favor in return (strictly "Quid-Pro-Quo"). I bet your neighbours love you, Fnord. They only come 'round when they need a favor, such as when their kids are selling stuff, when ... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Who am "I"? |
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Posted: 31 Dec 2008, 7:11 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,147
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| "Normal" is just another setting on the washing machine. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do You Avoid Friendships Out of a Fear of Being Conned? |
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Posted: 31 Dec 2008, 7:10 pm
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Replies: 38
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| I've learned that every friend is a potential traitor, and to never do a favor for someone without immediately receiving a favor in return (strictly "Quid-Pro-Quo"). |
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Forum: Off the Wall: Forum Games, Quizzes, Roleplaying, etc. Topic: Where is my..... [Game] |
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Posted: 31 Dec 2008, 7:02 pm
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Replies: 7,857
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Rusted.
Where is my Buck Rogers jet-pack? |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Church Refuses Protection From Pedophiles |
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Posted: 31 Dec 2008, 6:57 pm
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Replies: 0
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| When delegates from the Southern Baptist Convention met in June , they went on record to admit that sex abuse is reprehensible, sinful—and happening. That said, they refused pressure to create a database that would screen church workers and, presumably, prevent pedophiles from re-employment. It's a... |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: I was playing around |
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Posted: 31 Dec 2008, 6:51 pm
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Replies: 18
Views: 483
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Forum: Health, Fitness, and Sports Topic: Mental Health Insurance Coverage; It's the LAW! |
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Posted: 31 Dec 2008, 6:48 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,083
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| Nearly everyone bemoaned the "sweeteners" that were part of the $700 billion financial bailout passed by Congress in October. But one unexpected—and undercovered—surprise was that the plan included the passing of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008. Under this bill, employers ... |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: I was playing around |
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Posted: 31 Dec 2008, 6:24 pm
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Replies: 18
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iaccidentallyx wrote: Fnord wrote: When you *WHAT* a whole Coke bottle? YEAH, LIKE THE WHOLE BOTTLE, LOL!
Your posts are pointless.
You do not state what you are doing, yet you expect us to be impressed.
I think you're posting in the wrong thread, kid. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Ever Used a Unicru Cheat Sheet or a Surrogate? |
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Posted: 31 Dec 2008, 5:44 pm
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| Here is a Wikipedia definition of Unicru: Unicru utilizes a timed multiple choice test as a means of determining employment eligibility. The multiple choice questions are in a format where you pick either 'Strongly Agree', 'Agree', 'Not Sure/Somewhat Agree', 'Disagree', or 'Strongly Disagree'. The s... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: How do you deal with pigs? |
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Posted: 31 Dec 2008, 5:40 pm
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Replies: 21
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| From a man's POV, and that of a supervisor: I usually counsel the guys first on what constitutes harassment in the workplace, but some just don't seem to get it. They're the ones who usually end up getting fired for coming on to one of the line workers or secretaries, for staring, or for simply bein... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anyone ever get asked whether they're foreigners? |
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Posted: 31 Dec 2008, 5:32 pm
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Replies: 37
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I can fool people into thinking that I'm from an East European Bloc country, but so can anyone that can fake a polish-ish accent.
That's about it. |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Women in Mathematics |
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Posted: 31 Dec 2008, 5:17 pm
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Replies: 55
Views: 6,095
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| Uncle Fnord: "Now, for example, take this equation, (x^2+3x+5)/(x(x+1)), if you........" Nieces: "Did you know, um, like, that Mary was, like, um still seeing Mike?..." They'll need a female to do the 'splainin' at this point. Too far gone in the system as it is. And who wants to listen to Uncle Ne... |
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