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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Advice for joining Mensa |
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Posted: 26 Jul 2009, 1:39 am
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Replies: 34
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| Here's a decent one. It's a somewhat conservative estimate, or at least it was for me. The official version of this test is known as the Raven Progressive Matrices. It is said to be a better test for us on the spectrum. Also, Aspies typically finish it faster than NTs do. It is said to be admissibl... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anti-MENSA? |
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Posted: 06 Jul 2009, 2:31 am
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Replies: 106
Views: 19,250
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| I just read the fist page, but I believe Mensa accepts the Raven Progressive Matrices test which is supposed to be more accommodating for those of us on the the spectrum. I got in on their regular tests, but some other Aspie-Ms said that was how they qualified. I recently rejoined because they estab... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Expanding images |
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Posted: 02 Feb 2009, 3:38 am
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,077
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| After expanding the image, a Sharpen filter might help somewhat, at least in Paint Shop Pro. |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Does anyone know why Pluto is no longer a planet? |
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Posted: 01 Feb 2009, 1:58 am
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Replies: 36
Views: 4,252
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| ...which means that the mutual gravitational attraction between the galaxies may cause their inevitable collision occur in a mere five billion years, rather than the eight to ten billion originally thought. That would mean that it would happen within the lifetime of our sun,... Why do people wait '... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Anyone here any good at programming? |
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Posted: 31 Jan 2009, 2:32 am
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,161
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| There are parts of your problem I don't understand, but I see a possible solution. :idea: Instead of inserting and deleting users as they come & go, why don't you just insert & delete them as they subscribe/unsubscribe. Then just change their "present/absent" status as they log on or off. Th... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Will our cars be driving us? |
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Posted: 30 Jan 2009, 5:02 am
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,071
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Signs654 wrote: Will our cars be driving us? I hear of cars that are supposed to come out in the future that provide a taxi-like experience for their users.
I hope not, after seeing automated helpdesks...!
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Solve for X |
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Posted: 30 Jan 2009, 4:52 am
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Replies: 25
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| Here's how I did it ... Multiply both sides by dx to get xn=d(x-k) reduce to get xn = dx - dk Subtract dx from both sides xn - dx = -dk multiply both sides by -1 dx - xn = dk factor out x x(d-n) = dk divide by (d-n) x = dk/(d-n) but since there's a division, there's now a constraint that says (d-n)... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Questions about you |
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Posted: 16 Jan 2009, 3:35 pm
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Replies: 5,753
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Questions about you |
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Posted: 16 Jan 2009, 3:02 pm
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| What is your first name? Larry Age: 46 Location: Northern Wisconsin, USA Hobbies and Interests: Figure drawing, action dolls, computer programming, Sudoku/Logic Grid Puzzles/Cryptograms (more on back... j/k) Why are you here? Just to network. When were you diagnosed? 2007, AS Favorite subjects: Etym... |
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