Thread: Areas of Expertise

I'm well practiced in martial arts (with or without weapons) and self defence (No, they are not the same!)

Self defence for seniors is a bit of a specialyy.

Bonsai and theology to round it out.

This is an excellent thread, most people like talking about themselves (me included, as you might see below)

My areas of expertise and/or interest are almost anything regarding computers (master's degree in computer science), science fiction, Counter Strike, women's fashion (yes, for real - my GF's a fashion designer) and PR (worked as a PR consultant for 7 years).

Hobbies and/or knowledge areas include scuba diving, graphic design, photography, film making and Formula 1 (no driving though). I've also done military service for one year (used to be more or less compulsory in Sweden until recently) so I know about both shooting and digging holes in the ground.

I also know the only thing you really need to know these days, and that's how to use Google. Just learned the meaning of a new word (saponification).

Geek of All Trades:

-business processes: accounting, contracts, sales, customer service

-computer systems (was a Sys Admin for EDS)

-yarn production: scouring, dehairing, carding, roving, spinning, plying

-music: history, theory, voice, keyboard, sound engineering, rock trivia

-The Bible: but I refuse to argue theology; I can tell you where something is if you're looking for it.

-drugs, both over and under the counter

-addiction

-penal system: from my own brushes with the law, to my grandfather's 30-year career in the Federal prison system, including administrative at Leavenworth and Kansas State Parole Board

-linguistics

-Boy Scout-related stuff: knots, merit badges, hiking, camping, wilderness survival, fishing, sailing, archery, shooting, first aid, life saving, basketry.

-forgiveness, redemption, restitution, hope, peace, contentment, and prayer.

I'm certainly not the world's expert on any of the above topics but I know more than the "average" person about them.


I don't know crap about cars.

Dreams, dream interpretation, and lucid dreams are my thang.

Areas where I can help out


* Sword play and medieval martial arts
* Computers
* Political philiosphy
* Guitar playing
* NASCAR
* soccer

Michael

Mythology--Norse, Greek, Roman, Celtic, and a few others.

Psychology--especially abnormal and behavioral (that includes criminal behavior). Brainwashing, resistance techniques, and a decent amount of information on a lot of different psychological subjects.

Some Neurochemistry.

Catholicism--I'm not Catholic, but I went to a Catholic school up until fourth grade, and in that time, I learned a lot about Catholicism.

Latin and Latin-based languages--I can translate, but I can't effectively write it on my own...yet.

Tae Kwon Do--I'm not a master or anything, but if it's a question about a technique, I might be able to answer it. I'm not really authorized to instruct, though...

Mythical Creatures--especially those tied in with the Mythologies I mentioned above.

Edgar Allen Poe--Read all his works, and I know a good bit about his life.

Paranormal phenomenon--Psychics, shamans, demons, chakras, and other stuff.

Explosives--I know how to make highly explosive compounds out of household products. I'll only tell you what I know if you have a good reason.

Of course, I have some other areas of expertise...but I can't think of them right now.

Guns
Farming (Cattle, tobacco, large-scale gardening)
Redneck culture
American football
Baseball
Musicianship (guitar, bass guitar, piano, recording)
Computer programming
St. Louis
Basic psychology
Basic sociology
Car repair
Basic home repair
Military tactics (in layman's terms)
Miltary aircraft

Explosives--I know how to make highly explosive compounds out of household products. I'll only tell you what I know if you have a good reason.

Is wanting to make highly explosive compounds out of household products a good reason?

Well I know a lot about Space, Biology, Microbiology, Genitics, Weather ( always a good villian in stories) The Criminal Mind!!! This is good too!!!


Always feel free to ask me about things. I love to learn and read over 300 books a year!! So just ask.

* Psychology
*Child Mentoring
*Martial Arts
I'm currently a psychology student in the process of transferring into DePaul University for grad school. If you have any psychology related questions, feel free to chuck them my way.

Grammar - Grammar is a hobby of mine, so I guess I know quite a bit. If you have any questions about English grammar feel free to ask me.

Poetic devices - I think I have more knowledge of poetry than ability writing it.

Guitar/musical theory - Been playing for about three and a half years.

Biblical topics - I've studied it quite a bit, so I know quite a bit.

Theology - I consider myself very competent in any questions regarding theology, but I guess I'm only useful if you agree with my idea of truth.

Basics of philosophy - I've mostly studied existentialism, but am familiar with other branches.

Juggling - Balls, clubs, rings, etc. I'm a member of a two-man team and a student of technical juggling, so I know quite a bit about the visual and technical fields. If you need any help getting started, I know some great resources and personal tips.

Greek mythology - Mostly just Homer's epics; I haven't studied too many external sources.

Putting my foot in my mouth - I know it all.

Japanese poetry forms
snakes
Buddhism
The Bible
Stamps
How to love my wife

Originally Posted by rmestre

How to love my wife

hmmmmmm......

I may be able to help with
1)Computer programing/ PC building
2)biology/environmental science
3)martial arts
4)Native American history, ledgend, religion, society
5)buddhism (Theravada)
6)Shaolin
7)backpacking
rock climbing


ummmm... that's it.

-video game development: professional knowledge of all aspects, except heavy programming.
-art technique
-art history
-illustration
-cartooning
-animation
-filmmaking:a little from all aspects, though I know more about effects, preproduction, and particularly postproduction (CG, compositing, etc.)
-comic books (all aspects)

These things are the things I know about on a professional/semiprofessional level. I used to know a fair bit about backpacking, card tricks/flourishes, wildlife/plantlife, and basic medical/first aid. I'm learning a lot about writing, indie music, folk music, and poker.

* Time travel

* Spelling, grammar and punctuation

* Space travel

* Whatever I read on Wikipedia and don't forget