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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Laptop died, need replacement |
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Posted: 19 Jun 2011, 1:43 pm
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| Whats good about AMD Quadcore mobile chip? I prefer Intel i core series as they are lightning fast - even faster than my desktop Phenom ii X6 somehow. Definitely go for ACER, solid build quality and lots of people recommend them - see post above go to http://www.simplyacer.co.uk Ive got a HP Pavilli... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Laptop died, need replacement |
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Posted: 19 Jun 2011, 11:38 am
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| http://www.simplyacer.com/Acer_Aspire_5745DG_3D_Screen__3D_Glasse_1005709.html its got dedicated graphics card, think nVidia will be ok if buying performance chip reduced from £919 to £449. Should have everything you need. main things you want is a bright screen [its amazing with bright vibrant scre... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Laptop died, need replacement |
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Posted: 19 Jun 2011, 11:31 am
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Laptop died, need replacement |
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Posted: 19 Jun 2011, 11:26 am
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| IBM Thinkpads ['Stinkpads'] are rubbish not tried Levovo laptops but guess they are about the same find out what distros of Linux a laptop will run you want it to run Ubuntu/Linux Mint and Fedora ideally - what one do you use at the moment? Windows 7 is best version of Windows - if it is not the OEM... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Laptop died, need replacement |
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Posted: 19 Jun 2011, 11:23 am
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| Avoid the HP DV6, some have graphics card issues [and avoid nVidia graphics mobile chips] stick to ATI for mobile gaming - see nvidiadefect.com look for a laptop known to be compatible with Linux I would forgo bluray burner and try get one with 4 or 6 GB of RAM [ie 4GB or more] intel i core 5 or 7 p... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Do you think this is was good judgment on my part? |
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Posted: 18 Jun 2011, 6:22 pm
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| I think what you missed is the need to be subtle in future, dont delve in deep - I guess going in with your mates wasnt such a great idea, you could have one hang on outside - for moral support. Jamesy, body language wasn't great from what you describe, dont get too close - comment about desk being ... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Do you think this is was good judgment on my part? |
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Posted: 18 Jun 2011, 11:34 am
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| One of the main things is not to approach a female at her place of work, perhaps only do that if she shows a real interest in you otherwise she's going to refuse and it could be awkward in future. If she was nice you could have flirted with her and looked at her reaction but do it subtly this time. ... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Does anyone else here do genetics? |
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Posted: 05 Jun 2011, 5:09 pm
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PCR, Polymerase chain reaction
is this expensive to carry out and what equipment is needed
Im interested in genetics, as a healthcare professional - anyone know how to sequence your own genome
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: motherboards! computer Question |
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Posted: 05 Jun 2011, 5:08 pm
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| I know this can happen, but Ive never had any problems [so unreasonably I think its strange that you should] what motherboard was it? Generally I dont move about [eg my feet] too much when handling ESD sensitive computer parts and hold the devices by the edges or by plastic parts mostly where do you... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: How to flirt |
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Posted: 05 Jun 2011, 5:05 pm
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| I understand what your saying about the same techniques not working for all women - I imagine all women though different like to be made to feel good about themselves and so flirting could be adapted based on how sociable the person is etc its obviously going to be harder to flirt to someone on the ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How should I tell my psychologist that I won't allow him to |
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Posted: 04 Jun 2011, 7:50 am
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| mercola.com is an excellent source of information on many aspects of health try typing "dr mercola antidepressants" without the quotes into Google to come up with a wealth of information this man is a licensed Dr in USA and he choose to give up a long career in private practice to start his blog. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How should I tell my psychologist that I won't allow him to |
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Posted: 04 Jun 2011, 7:48 am
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| I thought this comment was good The question is Are you depressed?, if you are depressed then there is nothing wrong with his logic. If he is unwilling to explore non-drug avenues to deal with your depression, then more than likely he is unable to, or is not confident in doing so. You may need to fi... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: How to flirt |
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Posted: 04 Jun 2011, 7:34 am
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| For someone on the autistic spectrum this appeared to give good advice http://www.wrongplanet.net/article354.html - kind of takes the requirement off the man to flirt, possibly allows someone with AS to be more themselves. online dating probably is a no no though because you have no idea who your ta... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: How to flirt |
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Posted: 04 Jun 2011, 7:29 am
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| I think flirting is making the other person feel good about themselves at the same time as making it known your interested in them - difficult to do without offering a compliment or telling someone you like them -and probably a lot more difficult for someone on the autistic spectrum [and hence why s... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: DR knows best? yeah right |
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Posted: 19 May 2011, 6:04 am
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| Contacting NAS, is probably your best thing if your GP doesn't help by referring you for an Autism diagnosis. Most GP Practices have several GPs and another may happily refer you to a Clinical Psychologist to help diagnose an autistic spectrum disorder if you have one. There may be a centre near you... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: The Amygdala |
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Posted: 18 May 2011, 2:17 pm
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| The role of the Amygdala seems to be significant in explaining some of the features of autism http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7412438.stm anyone think this may help in Autism? [obviously the dose would have to be kept low to avoid autistic people being taken advantage of] Oxytocin is endogenous to... |
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