Thread: Areas of Expertise

Originally Posted by Hodge

What is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow?

African or European?

Originally Posted by Hodge

What is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow?

42.



But seriously, I don't know. I'll look it up. And for the record (sorry to ruin a good joke), both of those continents have multiple species of swallows (in fact, Africa has almost 40 species).

*looks it up*

The air speed velocity of the world's most common and most studied species of swallow, the Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica), which nests throughout the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, and winters in much of the Southern Hemisphere, including Africa, is about (drum roll please) 11 meters per second, or 24 miles an hour.

What if it's carrying a coconut?

I think a more pressing question is:

What if it DROPS a coconut?

*sirens*

*man screams as he is rushed to hospital with life-threatening head injury*

He'll probably be dead if it was dropped from that height. Please don't get me started on head injuries. It's one of my specialties.

I think I know somwhat about these subjectsrchestra,kabuki,theatre,i know stuff like depression[manic,bipolar,etc.],OCD,panic disorder etc.,emotions?[pah!]...well i'm sure there are some areas of expertise that i'm in... but i can't quite put my finger on it, right now.but here are a few.

French Revolution

Napoleon Bonaparte

Nuclear Physics

Nuclear Weapons (history, mechanics, types, etc.)

French (the language)

English history- especially Tudors

submarines-especially U-boats in WWII

Revolutionary and Civil Wars

I also know a bit more about phycology and law than most people, but I am by no means an expert.

I have a wide knowledge of Christian history and Christian theology.

I have a good working knowledge of 1964 1/2 to 1972 mustangs.

I have inside knowledge of the beauty industry from both the salon side and from the product manufacturing side.

I know a little more than I should about weapons, ammo, and the military.

I have a basic knowledge of aviation.

I also have a mid level knowledge about computers, hacking and the subculture of computer hackers/crackers/script kiddies/gamers.

I'm an avid hunter and I spend lots of time cooking wild game so I can help with question about hunting, about animal meat, and about most game animals.

World War II
World War I(know enough to get me killed, not alot of specifics there)
Korean War
Vietnam War(same with World War I, working on this right now)
American Revolutionary War
American war of 1812
Napoleonic Wars
British naval history(depending on the question)
the Crusades
the life of a teenager(first hand, in-depth, updated information regarding everything from the past 4 years)

I feel I am an expert in the fields

Physics (especially high energy and quantum)

Mechanics (Engineering Backgroud)

Computers (Computer Tech, Server Admin and Consultant)

I have some expertise:

In European History and American History

Backpacking and endurance races (running and triathlons)

I am also Bipolar so if you want a description of depression or manic episodes I am am happy to share.

Travel - I am a travel expert both in a practical and hands on sense. I enjoyed a career in the travel industry so have working knowledge of how/where to book to get the most out of a trip in regards to expense and what you want from it. Experience-wise I have visited most European countries, specialising in Eastern Europe, and the US many times. I am also a regular travel writer for a newspaper.

Suicide/depression - As a Samaritans volunteer I hear the most distressing cases of human misery. I am trained as an active listener who suspends all judgement, offers no advice, merely listens to those who are suicidal/depressed. I have life experience also of depression, alcoholism and suicide (my mother), of violence and abuse (my father), of single parenthood, anorexia, bereavement through the murder of my grandmother, redundancy and assault. Despite all this I've been fortunate enough never yet to be depressed which I attribute to my wicked sense of humour and very optimistic outlook on life.

Writing - Though not a trained journalist I have five years experience writing my column about the trials of being a harassed modern mother, as well as a six month one about modern married life, and a six month reportive one about other people's jobs. I have also written radio adverts.

Marilyn Monroe - I have been a fan for over 20 years. I have over 50 books on her, a couple of them autographed by the author. I am extremely proud to have a letter and signed picture from her sister and her first husband. I also have some rare magazines.

Astrology - I'm not a total expert as I am self-training but am certainly knowledgeable in the interpretation of birth charts. I used to read Tarot cards years ago but didn't like the things I saw. I'm very intuitive but too lazy to utilise this.

Online Relationships
Dreams
Believe it or Not, Walmart Shopping. I know all the lil tips, prices, and where things are located.

Let's see...

James Joyce

Samuel Beckett

Early to Mid 20th century Modernism in general

Literary Critical Theory

Jacques Derrida

Post-Structuralism and Deconstruction

Academic Writing

Critical Approaches to Reading

Romanticism

Shakespeare

Originally Posted by Hodge

What if it's carrying a coconut?

It could grip it by the husk.