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Old 02-19-2008, 12:15 PM   #166
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To varying degrees, in order of most to least... I probably have more but this is what I can think of. Introspection has its blind spots.

Political Science/Politics
Video Games
Philosophy (Most fluent in Plato and Ayn Rand)
Sex
Bourbon
Beer
Cooking
Evolutionary Biology
American football
Rhetoric
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Old 02-20-2008, 05:27 AM   #167
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This is a clever idea but instead of making users read this whole list I would suggest they use the search feature.

I know a lot of stuff but most of it could probably be found from better sources than myself. I'll just say that I wrote a 200+ page criticism of Robert Graves' book The White Goddess. That involved a lot of research into:

Robert Graves' life and work
Greek and Roman mythology
Celtic mythology/history/Celtic religion (ie: druidism)
Ancient, medieval, and modern paganism (ie: astral magic, hermetics, modern paganism such as Wicca)


I also love "alternative" music and have about 1000 albums and CDs of punk/metal/gothic/industrial. I have another 800+ CDs I've downloaded in MP3 but because I don't have the covers for them I can't consult anything that might have been printed on them (liner notes, band member names, year of publication, etc.). I'm currently researching for a book on gothic culture which will cover:

gothic architecture
gothic literature
gothic/noir movies
gothic music

If I don't know the answer on any gothic subject I can probably guide you to the right source because I'm stockpiling my own sources right now.
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Old 03-11-2008, 12:51 AM   #168
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Umm, i don't know an awful lot, But my area's are
Spartans
Alexxandra the Great
The Samuri
and Ninja.
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Old 03-14-2008, 12:40 AM   #169
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Ok...let's see...I'm not claiming to be an expert in anything, but here are topics I know more about than others...

1. Harry Potter-no I'm not joking, I've written several papers on the topic...

2. Magical Realism-Not a very well known literature genre.

3. Philosophy-More specifically Plato and Aristotle

4. Southern Lore-Especially that of Louisiana, including history and legend

5. Atlantis

6. Paranormal-Namely ghosts and cryptozoology

7. Titanic-its history and stories

8. Native American Studies-including writings, religion, and history

9. World War II

10. Ancient Cultures-Greece, Mesopotamia, Rome, including myths

11. Gender Studies

12. The Arthurian Legend

well...that's it for now I guess.
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Old 03-15-2008, 09:34 AM   #170
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Chile (the South American nation, not chili)

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Old 03-16-2008, 10:21 PM   #171
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Stuff I'm reasonably to very knowledgeable about:
Interior Design (B.S.)
Architecture (general knowledge, nothing too specific)
Art & Drawing
Cabinetry & Kitchen Design
Furniture throughout history
AutoCad
Microsoft Excel
I've worked in mall retail management, child care, kitchen design, adult special needs day programs, and an ice rink and fast food when I was younger.
I was born and raised near Detroit, and I've lived in Ohio near Cleveland, and I currently live in South Jersey.

My bf (whom is at my beck and call ) knows about:
Liberal Arts
Planets and Hawkingsian physics
House Construction (especially doors and windows)
Orchids
Music Theory
Guitars
Animals
He knew New York City like the back of his hand until 5 years ago. Things change in that time, but he still knows his way around, especially Brooklyn.

My dad is only an email away and if you don't need too speedy an answer, has worked for GM for many years. He's a designer now but used to be a model-maker. My brother is a Marine in Okinawa.

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Old 04-04-2008, 10:23 PM   #172
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I know a fair amount about:

-Forensics (not from CSI, thank you), especially physical anthropology and forensic entomology
-Most things related to crime scenes
-Horses
-Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders
-Social Anxiety
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Old 06-12-2008, 08:57 AM   #173
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Good topic. I know enough to advise about...

Science Fiction (I have @14,000 books, most of which are older sf paper)
Rock music (history, theory, practice)
Computer-based recording and associated software
Songwriting and publishing
Guitars (types of, the history of)
Cab/limo driving
The city of Chicago (streets, locations)
Baseball
Web design (html, css, some php, database administration)
Worldbuilding
Marvel comics (golden/silver age), comics in general from those eras, and the history of comics in general
HP Lovecraft/The Cthulhu Mythos
Cooking, home and professional

I have a decent working knowledge of most of the sciences, esp. Astronomy and have access to expert-level advice about knitting/cross-stitching and nursing, esp. geriatric nursing, classical music, jazz, accounting, and animal husbandry. Am also reasonably familiar with the US highway system, the American Southwest, and commercial illustration.
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Old 09-17-2008, 08:27 PM   #174
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Flooring and Installation of
Organized Crime Groups
Guns
Special Forces groups
Military
And anything in that category.
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Flooring and Installation of
Organized Crime Groups
Guns
Special Forces groups
Military
And anything in that category.
Interesting. How do you recruit your staff?
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Old 09-18-2008, 08:32 PM   #176
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What do you mean, for flooring?
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Old 09-19-2008, 01:47 AM   #177
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What do you mean, for flooring?
The stuff that your feet rest on when you stand up.
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Old 11-11-2008, 09:39 AM   #178
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I have to say, I'm duly impressed with the array of knowledge assembled here. It's almost staggering, and I'm grateful to everyone.

As for myself, in rough order from most to least:

Firearms: Military/L.E., hunting, self-defense, etc.

Small Unit Tactics: TLPs, Battle Drills, Squad Formations, Ambush, Sabotage (to an extent), CQB, and a few other things.

Automotive: Primarily small block Chevy engines and GM-related things, from street performance (drag race) to 4x4/off-road concerns.

Commercial Transportation/US Geography: 18-wheelers, CB lingo, trucking-specific terminology, and all things "trucking".

Mixed Martial Arts: Primarily UFC-related stuff, basic/intermediate fighting techniques and martial arts styles, MMA "celebrities", etc.

Amateur Radio (Ham): Not giving my license number out, ha, ha, ha, but I am licensed, although I sold my handheld a few months back. Dang it.

Bars & Pubs: Primarily blue-collar type stuff. I've been a part of the Happy Hour/After Work crowd since the late 80s.

Hunting/Fishing/Camping and the "Gun Culture": Raised in it, still love it, still want to do it more often. Dang it.

Religion 1: Raised in it, attended a Christian school for 3 years during my youth, and have studied a LOT since childhood. I have extensive Bible-related software, too.

Religion 2: Wicca and their ilk. My second wife was a Wiccan "High Priestess" (read: Mental). I know something about it.


Not sure what else there is. I'm another Jack of All Trades type, mostly blue collar. Feel free to PM me, for whatever reason.

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Old 11-11-2008, 09:43 AM   #179
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not sure if this is helpful to anyone or not but I know quite a bit about:

Floral Designing
Drugs/Alcohol Addiction (not me)
Cooking (especially italian)
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Old 11-11-2008, 04:31 PM   #180
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About a decade of hands-on experience in:

off-grid living
northern wild medicinal plants
cabin building
northern gardening
bears
moose
domestic ducks
living in isolation
safety issues in remote wilderness
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