Education & Reference - 13 October 2007

There are more than a million different kinds of insects in the world, most of them lone insects; fire ants are social. They live in colonies and depend on one another to gather food, help build the nest, raise and care for their young, and protect themselves from enemies. Without the support of their colony, a single fire ant couldn’t survive for very long…

The bodies of fire ants, like all insects' bodies, are broken up into three sections: the head, the thorax, and the abdomen, with three pairs of legs and a pair of antennae. Fire ants can be distinguished from other ants by their copper brown head and body with a darker abdomen. The worker ants are blackish to reddish, and their size differs from 2 mm to 6 mm (0.12 in to 0.24 in). These different sizes of the ants can all exist in the same nest.

2007-10-13 17:44:29 · 3 answers · asked by Katrinalii 1 in Homework Help

Yeah, stupid english paper that I have to write and its about point of view and its super hard and i need help!!! Whoever answers this the best, I might need you for more help!

2007-10-13 17:27:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Homework Help

please help :)

2007-10-13 17:26:54 · 9 answers · asked by MELLY g 1 in Trivia

What Is NT?
Neurotypical syndrome is a neurobiological disorder characterized by preoccupation with social concerns, delusions of superiority, and obsession with conformity.

Neurotypical individuals often assume that their experience of the world is either the only one, or the only correct one. NTs find it difficult to be alone. NTs are often intolerant of seemingly minor differences in others. When in groups NTs are socially and behaviorally rigid, and frequently insist upon the performance of dysfunctional, destructive, and even impossible rituals as a way of maintaining group identity. NTs find it difficult to communicate directly, and have a much higher incidence of lying as compared to persons on the autistic spectrum.

NT is believed to be genetic in origin. Autopsies have shown the brain of the neurotypical is typically smaller than that of an autistic individual and may have overdeveloped areas related to social behavior.

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Normal Disorders: 666.00 Neurotypic Disorder
How Common Is It?
Tragically, as many as 9625 out of every 10,000 individuals may be neurotypical.

Are There Any Treatments For NT?
There is no known cure for Neurotypical Syndrome.

However, many NTs have learned to compensate for their disabilities and interact normally with autistic persons.

Could I be NT?
Take the Online NT Screening Test.

Papers and Abstracts
The Theory of Social Delusion
NT Social Skills Deficiencies: A Case Study
The Sal and Anne Test: Implications, and Theory of Mind
Riviera N. The Sal and Annie Test: Implications, and Theory of Mind. Journal of Neurologic Obfuscation. 1998(8):302-987
Pheromone of Social Delusion: Theory, Discovery and Primary Test Results.
DSN entry for Staff Personality Disorder (added 30 Aug 2004)
DSN entry for Normal Personality Disorder
DSN entry for Pseudosimultaneous Awareness Disorder
DSN entry for Psychiatry Disorder
NT Theory of Mind
About This Site
This site is an expression of autistic outrage.

About a year ago I learned I was on the autistic spectrum. Inspired by this discovery, I read everything I could get my hands on about the autistic spectrum. Much of it makes sense-- for the first time in 41 years, I had a description, albiet an unexpected one, that fit me.

But a lot of what I've found out there, mostly written by "experts" and "professionals", has been arrogant, insulting, and just plain wrong. My bête noire of the moment is finding my emotions described as "flat". As someone with considerably greater expertise in my emotions than the "experts", I can state unequivocally that my emotions are not "flat". They are different, yes, but they are most certainly not "flat."

Perhaps tomorrow I'll be fired up over being described as "lacking empathy". Or I'll be outraged at an exceptionally clueless "training" method being inflicted upon autistic kids. Or maybe it will be some new paper written by some "expert" from the perspective that neurotypical perception is correct, and my brain is a genetic mistake.

My brain is a jewel. I am in awe of the mind that I have. I and my experience of life is not inferior, and may be superior, to the NT experience of life.

Hence, this "Institute". Persons on the autistic spectrum and NT supporters are invited to submit papers to the Institute, and to share your observations in "Current Research" (the guestbook).

-muskie

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2007-10-13 17:25:19 · 3 answers · asked by LDawnZ 6 in Special Education

Which one is right? I heard people saying differently but I don't know which one is gramtically right.

2007-10-13 17:20:21 · 10 answers · asked by MKS 2 in Words & Wordplay

Problem:
3x= -31 + 2y
5x + 6y = 23

I know how to solve system of equations, but I'm stuck on this problem. Could you help me out?

2007-10-13 17:19:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Homework Help

I live in rural India & am a Hindu who does not wish to convert. But at the same time I am deeply interested in Catholic theology and Bible Studies. I have a basic background in these fields. I want to do online course leading to Bachelor/Masters degrees in these subjects. Where can i do the courses from? Thank you.

2007-10-13 17:09:59 · 3 answers · asked by Rhapsodysinger 1 in Higher Education (University +)

okayyy so.
im doing a speech on the 1960s for school and i need some insight if you wouldnt mind.

i would like some information on the beatles. why were they so important? why were they different from all the other bands? what made them so special? ANYTHING you can give me about them would be appreciated.

then the next thing is the counterculture stuff. im not really sure what to put in my speech for that so if you could help me out w/ some info that you think could be valueable that would be greattt.

anddd lastly. im doing a part on the civil rights act. see the problem is the speech is actually just on the year 1964 so im not really sure what to include.

anything you can give me would be awesome!
thanks so muchhh!

2007-10-13 16:57:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Homework Help

2007-10-13 16:50:31 · 16 answers · asked by Spades 1 in Financial Aid

I would make them myself but I had to take my book back to the library and I would go back to get it but my project is due tomorrow...

2007-10-13 16:42:25 · 6 answers · asked by ffffffffff f 1 in Homework Help

2007-10-13 16:40:10 · 1 answers · asked by Toyin 1 in Standards & Testing

Construct a sentence with these vocabularies (with correct grammar and sentence structre)

aesthetic
collaborate
digression
hedonist

2007-10-13 16:35:23 · 12 answers · asked by kiwi 1 in Homework Help

2007-10-13 16:22:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Preschool

I thought that that was pretty funny!

Get it?

2007-10-13 16:21:23 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trivia

2007-10-13 16:18:21 · 10 answers · asked by Jordyn T 1 in Other - Education

2007-10-13 16:18:06 · 2 answers · asked by joshua r 2 in Homework Help

2007-10-13 16:08:52 · 6 answers · asked by Melvin James Santos 1 in Words & Wordplay

What are the basic classes I would need to take in High School to become a atmospheric scientist/ meteorologist?
Science? Which classes?
Math? Which classes?

2007-10-13 16:04:01 · 2 answers · asked by gmsgurl13 3 in Higher Education (University +)

marks from a canadian high school wanting to go to a US university..

ok....freshman: 89% average
sophmore: 93% average
junior: 93% average
total average : 92%

what is my GPA?

thanks in advance =)

2007-10-13 15:52:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Studying Abroad

1.) Factorise and simplify
3x+6
over
3

Q.2)
Solve the inequation
3x-2<10

With description of how you did it please.

2007-10-13 15:35:46 · 3 answers · asked by BoboboboboO! 1 in Homework Help

Ok, I am writing a transfer essay.
The question is: Please provide a statement (250 words) that addresses your reasons for transferring and the objectives you hope to acheive.

Since I am applying to more than one school, the essay can't be specific towards a particular school. I'm confused about how I am supposed to answer this question!? PLEASE HELP ME if you have any thoughts, you are helping me tremendously! THANK YOU!!!!

2007-10-13 15:33:08 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Higher Education (University +)

2007-10-13 15:27:36 · 4 answers · asked by Darren J 1 in Words & Wordplay

If I withdraw from a course and get a "W", even though it does not affect my G.P.A., would you say it looks very bad on my transcript?

2007-10-13 15:25:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Higher Education (University +)

I've been working with different feilds in the past 11 years and some people or some of my friends brag about their degree. But i never had any problems with my jobs I function well deliver my outcome great. I'm only a high school graduate while some of my friends have BA's and they think they are better and i am not cause I don't have a degree. I find myself knowing more and seen more and can asses duties that they can't or dindn't do in school. But I guess they cannot see that.

2007-10-13 15:21:49 · 4 answers · asked by koi 1 in Higher Education (University +)

I'm writing a paper for school about the pros and cons of Botox. I want to say that recent advances in medicine have made it possible for us to not show our age, or something like that. Something that says medical advances have made it possible for us to deal with age, something like that. Help! Thanks!

2007-10-13 15:19:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Homework Help

why were homeless vets mentioned in the song we didnt start the fire? please help

2007-10-13 15:19:14 · 7 answers · asked by Kimberly R 1 in Trivia

I am going to be going to music school and am looking for universities with good programs for music history and early music studies, which will be part of my focus along with music performance. Does anyone know of any? Is anyone attending schools with strong programs in these areas?

2007-10-13 15:13:27 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Higher Education (University +)

Are you allowed to work while recieving financial aid (college)?
How Can they revoke your financial aid? What are the rules regarding working and recieving aid from Fafsa?

2007-10-13 15:11:56 · 5 answers · asked by tugjr 1 in Financial Aid

2007-10-13 15:09:09 · 1 answers · asked by sabyasachi d 1 in Words & Wordplay

and actually give me an answer, please don't send me any links, and i need answers fast!

2007-10-13 15:05:58 · 8 answers · asked by Shelly 3 in Homework Help