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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: PC vs. MAC |
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Posted: 07 Oct 2013, 12:47 am
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| 4) i can get a PC or PC laptop cheaper than a Mac. You get what you pay for. My desktop computer is a Power Mac G5 that I paid $1,800 for in 2004. It's still running great with 10.5 Leopard. With upgrades to it, I have spent a total of about $2,500 on it. My total cost of ownership over ten years i... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: why I can't do the bar and club thing |
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Posted: 06 Oct 2013, 3:58 pm
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Replies: 10
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| Back when I went to clubs and bars it was not to "pick up" anybody. Clubs: It went to see a particular band (much better music then Miley back then) or I liked the genre of music they specialized in Local Bar/Pub: Relax and de stress Meet my fellow boring but down to earth regulars. So I never felt ... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: "Most job openings aren't posted in the newspaper" |
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Posted: 06 Oct 2013, 3:33 pm
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Replies: 10
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| I have gotten most of my jobs from newspaper ads actually. People compliment my resumes they just don't call back. Many (not all) people at booths I see just want to collect the resumes. If you take too long on one candidate you are creating a big line then they can't go to lunch. Career fairs for a... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Very worried about firing - advice |
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Posted: 06 Oct 2013, 3:11 pm
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Replies: 9
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| . I'd really better heed zer0netgain's advice, tough as it is...the thought is actually making me physically sick. I am really hoping that when I come in tomorrow morning, that I'm still sitting at my desk when 9:30am comes by. That is why I suggested using the remainder of the weekend for a specia... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I have ASD(diagnosed) but I'm very good at reading people? |
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Posted: 06 Oct 2013, 2:41 pm
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,082
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| You do not have to present every trait to be diagnosed. That is one reason it is called a spectrum. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you suck your thumb? |
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Posted: 06 Oct 2013, 2:19 pm
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Replies: 49
Views: 3,701
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What do you usually do on friday nights/ Weekend nights? |
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Posted: 06 Oct 2013, 2:15 pm
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Replies: 66
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Lord_Psych wrote: Computer > Youtube > WP.net/other forums I guess.
That is pretty much it. Might watch a game or two. In my 20s and 30's One weekend night was movie (VCR/DVD) night the other was out by myself night. |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: Dislecksia: The Movie |
| ASPartOfMe |
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Posted: 06 Oct 2013, 5:16 am
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Replies: 0
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| Elucidates a Disorder Through Thorough Research and Personal Experience From Village Voice: Dislecksia: The Movie is an exuberantly didactic documentary, and director Harvey Hubbell has done his homework. Dyslexia, in which someone of normal intelligence has great difficulty learning to read, is now... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: So, it's official... |
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Posted: 06 Oct 2013, 4:56 am
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Replies: 15
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| Since you are using "Aspereger" in your description I will go by that. I was where you are today August 26 of this year from what I now consider my second birth day. One of the most emotional days in my life. Still gives me chills thinking about it. Yeah you will need time to process it. If August 2... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Crying |
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Posted: 06 Oct 2013, 4:00 am
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Replies: 29
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| got to be super emotional or at least of what I think of as super emotional just to get the eyes a little moist. Confused about this. Don't know if my emotions are much duller then others, or if it is a problem or just who I am. People say it is cathartic. It looks painful eyes red and swollen peopl... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: List your symptoms. |
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Posted: 06 Oct 2013, 3:42 am
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Replies: 33
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| Diagnosed Aspergers August 26, 2013 Age 56 Stay on the computer all night to 6AM This is getting worse so it is pretty much every night So yeah Poor sleep habits Obsessive Interests that taking away from things I need to do Horrible Illegible writing Poor spelling Mistyping letters and typing slow. ... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: I stim way more than I thought |
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Posted: 06 Oct 2013, 2:28 am
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Replies: 19
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| I still think of them as tics because they do not take over. I am utterly confused by this statement...as someone with Tourette's, I can assure you that tics absolutely take over. It is not a choice...those who are able to control their tics temporarily will certainly need to express them...much th... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Poll: Your choice |
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Posted: 06 Oct 2013, 2:13 am
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Replies: 4
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All of them. A lot it is interrelated. With the internet you have social media and campaign and advertisements can be on the internet.
What is your budget?
Who are you are targeting?
As mentioned before awareness of what? |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: "Most job openings aren't posted in the newspaper" |
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Posted: 06 Oct 2013, 1:43 am
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Replies: 10
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| Career fairs are one of the best ways to look for jobs. I have been to 3 career fairs. Out of those 3, I got ~30 total calls for interviews, got a great internship, and landed my current job. Before then, I had sent out 500+ applications online/through the paper and not a single response from a sin... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Very worried about firing - advice |
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Posted: 06 Oct 2013, 1:25 am
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Replies: 9
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| There could be whole bunch of other reasons for a boss and an HR person to book a room besides firing you. Firing another person, interviewing a candidate, general assessment or changes etc. If you are getting fired despite your good work for superficial reasons the line "you are not a good fit" is ... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: "Most job openings aren't posted in the newspaper" |
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Posted: 06 Oct 2013, 12:04 am
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Replies: 10
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| If you still have contacts from school, old jobs etc use them as it is a big part of networking. In my Aspie mind when I was done with something I was done with it. And that included the people involved even if I liked them. HUGE HUGE HUGE mistake on my part that I am paying a large price for. If I ... |
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