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    US woman has walked around with untreated TB for over a year, now faces jail

    Years ago, like 20, I worked in the microbiology dept at a large medical testing lab here in Northern Va. Our section would run various tests on a continual basis. Boring stuff mostly except for the BioLevel 3 room. That room was used for testing patient TB specimens for antibiotic resistance...
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    From modern ECUs to dual-clutch transmissions, this race car proved it all

    Beautiful cars. The 962 was my favorite back in the late 1980s when I discovered the IMSA Series on TV. I often wondered how the Nissan ZXT was so dominant and powerful compared to the Porsche 962 and Jaguars. I guess it all came down to better aerodynamics and technology. Didn’t the IMSA...
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    A question on iPhone and reading texts remotely

    As others mentioned, it would require jailbreaking and yeah depending on the state could be big legal problems. That said there are a few products out there such as Mobile Monitor. Since your friend is also the account holder he could look on the phone bill to see what phone numbers have been...
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    On discussing salaries

    Nice article http://www.kenrockwell.com/business/tal ... salary.htm
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    Are all Corporate IT Organizations Dilbert-esque?

    You haven't seen sh*t until you see how bad the federal government is. Dilbert-esque would be a dream.
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    Resignation Notice < 10 Business Days

    These are the days of "at-will employment". Don't worry about it and congrats on the new gig.
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    20 years of military service and...no job offers

    As a .mil employee with 10 years experience my advice would be to go the contractor route. Having a high level clearance only helps your salary on the contracting side. Certain government jobs may require that level of clearance but you won't get any extra money because of it. Easier to jump...
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    iPad screen gone seriously wonky. Any way to retrieve data?

    backup to iTunes then download and use this program http://www.iphonebackupextractor.com/
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    ERP for smaller companies

    Deltek
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    A glass of apple juice kills my MacBook Pro.

    It can be repaired if you are willing to spend the money. My gf spilled a glass of diet ginger ale on her 13" macbook pro (mid 2009). I did the usual unplug and air dry. Even removed the logic board and cleaned with 99% alcohol but no luck. Came across a company on ebay that repairs liquid spill...
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    An influenza primer, updated for 2012/13

    Pretty interesting stuff. Also interesting to note that to this day no viral infection/disease has ever been cured. Only prevented with vaccines and treated with antivirals. Only the immune system can remove a viral infection. In the case of some infections it never really does. A virus really...
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    HDTV Shopping thread for 2012

    Generally yes. Zero lag, better colors, and excellent off-axis viewing. Yes they do put out more heat. Newer models don't crank out as much as the older ones though. Be smart with screen settings. Anyone that uses "Vivid" mode to watch TV or gaming should be shot. With settings that high you...
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    Treatment Resistant Depression and Western Medical Taboos

    Interesting topic. Lithium is another potential treatment option for tough depression cases. Although typically used as a mood stabilizer for bipolar it can also be used as an alternative treatment option for depression. Actually I think lithium is the only known treatment that has been proven...
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    HDTV Shopping thread for 2012

    Panasonic UT series are basically the same as the ST minus some inputs and glare filter. The Panasonic plasmas this year are some of the best TVs on the market. The UT and ST models have the best bang for the buck. The GT series are just a fluffed up ST. Same picture quality. The VT is another...
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    Taking organic chemistry in the fall.

    F* Organic Chemistry. Royal Pain in the a$$. As others mentioned it is more about memorization. Massive memorization. The first half(semester isn't too bad). That second half is the killer. That course is the #1 destroyer of pre-med students. Set aside a lot of time for studying and stick to...
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    Advantages and disadvantages of working for the government?

    I've been in DoD for 9 years now. Definitely has advantages and disadvantages. My pay has gone way up since coming aboard. Started as a 12 step 1 and currently a 13 step 7. If you are in the IT field *most* IT positions top out at 13. Most of the 14 and 15 positions are the paper pushing type...
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    ADHD: why so much difference between US and rest of the world?

    Read this website and all your answers may be answered. http://thelastpsychiatrist.com/
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    ADHD: why so much difference between US and rest of the world?

    Yeah I would be hesitant to give a 2-4 year old medication. That is just me though. Yes amphetamines (adderall & dexedrine) and methylphenidate (ritalin) have potential for abuse, hence the C-II drug scheduling. The vast majority of people with ADHD rarely abuse them though. The non-ADHD...
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    ADHD: why so much difference between US and rest of the world?

    There are new diagnostic criteria for ADHD in DSM-V which is supposed to be out in early 2013. In the US there is a new diagnostic test (Quotient test) to assist in ADHD diagnosing and it is FDA approved. Can't really say if the US has a higher treatment rate because of over diagnosing or if the...
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    Ars Monthly Starcraft 2 Tournament: October 22nd

    count me in. Bottom of the barrel here...bronze division