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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: 27 Aug 2006, 12:24 am
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| While many people (including scientists) had some sentimental value attached to Pluto, I think the IAU made the right decision based on Pluto's characteristics. Pluto just happened to be the first KBO that was discovered, and in 1930 its size was greatly overestimated. I'm also assuming that its ell... |
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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: 26 Aug 2006, 10:42 pm
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| Pluto can't be reclassified as a star, but it is no longer classified as a planet due to the new definitions. It is now being called a dwarf planet. The IAU...resolves that planets and other bodies in our Solar System be defined into three distinct categories in the following way: (1) A "planet" [1]... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Goals in life? |
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Posted: 19 Aug 2006, 11:00 pm
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Replies: 11
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| What is your goal in education and career? Done with education as far as I'm concerned. Currently trying to start my own small graphic design business, and looking for other legitimate telecommuting work. I'd love to be my own boss even if it is hard work. What is your most realistic choice of educ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Were you born premature? |
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Posted: 16 Aug 2006, 8:14 pm
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Replies: 41
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| 6 weeks early and placenta previa. Had to stay in the hospital for about 3 weeks, while my mom had to go home after one week after the C-section. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Looking for members ages 25-30. |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2006, 6:15 pm
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Replies: 31
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stuckinthedesert wrote: Well I can always hope I will find a girl in California that’s not superficial instead she is sweet and kind loves animals and hopefully maybe into planes or flight simulators…LOL in California YEAH RIGHT a guy can dream. 
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Aspie females = Tomboys? |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2006, 5:18 am
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Replies: 87
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| I've gone back to buying Clothes that come in the Winter Colours, Red, White, Blue and Black. I don't care for the Clothes that they market for Girls and Women. They have Flower Patterns, and they come in very Feminine Colours. Sorry but I had to laugh at that -- so true, so true. I recently became... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Aspie females = Tomboys? |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2006, 4:55 am
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| I have one younger brother, no sisters. I used to play with Strawberry Shortcake dolls when I was very young, but I mostly remember playing with my Thundercats and Transformers. I loved the Ninja Turtles movies. I preferred playing basketball at recess instead of four square or jump rope. Most of my... |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: I might not make it through high school. Any other options? |
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Posted: 12 Jun 2006, 5:04 am
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| Apologies in advance for not reading everything carefully... I'm supposed to be asleep right now :D I live in California and I was able to take the CHSPE (California High School Proficiency Examination... or something like that) when I was 17 and having a horrible time with the high school environme... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Help: Saving the Actual File |
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Posted: 28 May 2006, 4:08 pm
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| I thought I had figured out the answer when I opened the cgi file for "About Cook" in Notepad, but the address I found inside to the mp3 file doesn't seem to work even if you change the protocol. I guess the song is just supposed to play in RealPlayer or something and I'm not sure how to save it fro... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Future worries |
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Posted: 27 May 2006, 5:45 pm
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Replies: 7
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| Aren't there ANY decent-paying jobs out there that are suitable for aspies, or am I going to get stuck with a low-paying job for the rest of my life? I've been thinking of buying this book about careers for Aspies: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1931282560/002-6902900-7180813 I have this persiste... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Who here is still strongly dependant on others at adulthood? |
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Posted: 25 May 2006, 10:20 pm
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| 27 here, and still pretty dependent..... No full-time job in almost 8 years, some college but no degree, not really any close friends, not enough money to get my own apartment for very long, driver's license but no car and I'm terrified of driving anyway, and my dad owns the house that I currently l... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Looking for members ages 25-30. |
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Posted: 24 May 2006, 2:01 pm
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| I'm also 27 and live in California. |
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Forum: Adolescent Autism Forum Topic: anyone live in California: Ventura, santa barbara, ect... |
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Posted: 23 May 2006, 8:03 pm
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Replies: 17
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I'm about 35mi south of Fresno. But I'm 27 even though I seem to be in the Teen Forum  |
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Forum: Stats Topic: Member's Ages |
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Posted: 19 May 2006, 7:38 pm
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Replies: 341
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: What kind of computer do you have? |
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Posted: 18 May 2006, 11:27 pm
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Replies: 201
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| I usually use my rev.B 1.8GHz DP Power Mac G5 with an ugly 19" CRT. I love the G5 except for when the fans gradually go into 'jet engine mode' when I boot into single-user mode every now and then. Unfortunately right now I'm typing this on my mom's Dell Dimension 8300 at my parents' house. I'll prob... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Questions about you |
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Posted: 17 May 2006, 4:46 am
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| Sorry, I guess mine is a little bit overdue... What is your first name? Lisa Age: 27 Location: California Hobbies and Interests: Music, computers, animals, graphic design, and Stargate. Why are you here? I've stuck around because I'm probably an aspie. Turns out I sure can identify with a ton of stu... |
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