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Posted: 6/17/2003 2:57:59 AM EDT
I've noticed that lots of folks here post their opinion like it's the gospel truth. They say "Glock sucks" in the same way that they say "the grass is green".
So, lets get it out of the way, let's hear what you people are ACTUALLY authorities on. Or what you at least actually know more than the average joe about. I have degrees in architecture and construction, so I know a decent amount about how things go together and why. I also worked in a gunshop in college, so I know a bit about who makes what in what calibers. I used to have a grasp on the S&W numbering system, but I appear to have lost my mojo. I ride a Harley Sportster, so I know a good bit about Harleys in general, and Sportsters in particular. |
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Other than what I am trained for professionally, I would have to say that I am an authority on Holley race carburetors and tuning them for drag racing or very high performance street engines. Ditto for race automotive ignition systems. Maybe authority is a strong word - expert might be more like it. It's my specialty!
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- Off-road motorcycling & motocross
- Bodysurfing - All the mountains within a 20 mile radius of my house. - Competitive swimming - Piano - Masturba... never mind |
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Bullshit.
It is the medium that produces my best work. However, this is an area where everyone here seems to be an authority. |
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Not an authority, but things I am best at would be.
Autocad 14 and Mech. 6 Teksoft Procam 2D Setting up CNC turning centers (2 axis lathes) Automotive frame repair |
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I am an authority on software development and application engineering. I am also an authority on marketing (and any subordinate discipline including publishing, printing, design, PR, distribution/fulfillment, and multimedia/audio production).
I have an opinion about everything else. |
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I am an authority on grammar. For example, you ended your post’s topic with a preposition. You should have instead typed, “On what are you an authority?”
I’m just kidding with you of course. You make a very interesting and valid point. I’ve seen people in all walks of life miss out on learning opportunities because they thought they already knew it all. I think that’s why most women are very good students when learning to shoot. They don’t have the attitude most men have. Try to give the guy in the next lane a friendly shooting tip and 9 times out of 10 they take offense or become embarrassed. To answer your question, I don’t consider myself an authority on anything. |
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My day job involves doing test and evaluation for the USAF on the weapon systems they use to put bombs on target.
My part time job is as a dealer and think that I know a fair amount about Optics, SF flashlights, AR15's, Knives, Tactical Gear, etc.... C4 |
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1) Aesthetics
2) Art History (...from cave paintings, to contemporary art) 3) Expeditionary Warfare (though I'm one of many) 4) The Latest Neato Do-dads That You Can Put On An M4 (aren't we all?) |
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Quoted: 1) Aesthetics 2) Art History (...from cave paintings, to contemporary art) 3) Expeditionary Warfare (though I'm one of many) 4) The Latest Neato Do-dads That You Can Put On An M4 (aren't we all?) View Quote That and $3.50 will get you a pack of smokes.[;)] |
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If I ever come across a W71 nuclear warhead at a garage sale, I'm in business!
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Quoted: Quoted: 1) Aesthetics 2) Art History (...from cave paintings, to contemporary art) 3) Expeditionary Warfare (though I'm one of many) 4) The Latest Neato Do-dads That You Can Put On An M4 (aren't we all?) View Quote That and $3.50 will get you a pack of smokes.[;)] View Quote Hey, you asked. [:)] Being an authority on things practical is a surefire recipe to becoming a "bore". You know, like the guy who asks what route you took, and then proceeds to tell you a better one you SHOULD have taken. Or the guy who knows all about whether it's better to buy or lease a car, and why. Boy is he a pleasure to talk to at cocktail parties. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: 1) Aesthetics 2) Art History (...from cave paintings, to contemporary art) 3) Expeditionary Warfare (though I'm one of many) 4) The Latest Neato Do-dads That You Can Put On An M4 (aren't we all?) View Quote That and $3.50 will get you a pack of smokes.[;)] View Quote Hey, you asked. [:)] Being an authority on things practical is a surefire recipe to becoming a "bore". You know, like the guy who asks what route you took, and then proceeds to tell you a better one you SHOULD have taken. Or the guy who knows all about whether it's better to buy or lease a car, and why. Boy is he a pleasure to talk to at cocktail parties. View Quote And that pretentious art-school geek telling me the similarities in Dada and deconstructivism is such a charmer! |
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Well, they come in all stripes.
Do you hear ME talking such tripe? (although personally, I find Dada has more in common with Pop Art or even the Fluxus Movement than deconstructivism, because blah, blah, blah, blah....[:D]) |
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Quoted: Well, they come in all stripes. Do you hear ME talking such tripe? (although personally, I find Dada has more in common with Pop Art or even the Fluxus Movement than deconstructivism, because blah, blah, blah, blah....[:D]) View Quote Haha, good response. Having become the "responsible son" while my brother has a degree in "German", I have to rib the people that have those "useless degrees". I remember all the art school kids that transfered into architecture when they realized they didn't want to be a teacher or a museum curator for the rest of their lives. God they could drone on! I am actually very interested in art & design, I just never could get into remembering styles or artist's names. Those pictures of buildings that our architectural history professors would show us, and ask us to tell her what era, style, designer, aaaaaaaaaaaack! |
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A Cathedral is a beautiful thing.
Memorizing Cathedral floorplans is not. |
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I am an authority on realizing when a wannabe architect doesn't work enough hours. [}:D]
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Quoted: I am an authority on realizing when a wannabe architect doesn't work enough hours. [}:D] View Quote I don't wannabe an architect, they sit inside all day and don't make enough money! [;)] |
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Um,,,, Well,,,,,Um,,,,,,Hum,,,,,,Lets see,,,,,, I make good corn dogs in the microwave..... They are really good with mustard...
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Making lawns green and healthy.
Simple work but there are some who can't seem to do it and are willing to pay to get it done. |
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Quoted: Making lawns green and healthy. Simple work but there are some who can't seem to do it and are willing to pay to get it done. View Quote I've been trying to KILL mine all spring. No matter how low I burn it down, it just keeps coming back thicker and greener. I Want The Drought Back! |
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I am the Master of my own Monkey! Sometimes I'm the king of squibs, blown cases and non-functional 1911's.
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Quoted: propane beer consumption View Quote Hank? Hank Hill? Is that you? |
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Hell, why be modest? [:D]
I'm also an authority on... 5) BBQ Chicken 6) Braising meats 7) Malt liquors 8) Cuban Cigars 9) Hawaii and Puerto Rico 10) Powerlifting 11) Herniated Discs 12) Abbott and Costello Movies 13) Death Metal 14) NYC Steakhouses 15) NYC dives 16) Jersey City, NJ 17) Cheap Industrial Real Estate 18) Pit Bulls 19) Longboards 20) Cheap Haircuts 21) a brook that used to run behind my house 22) 10 and 12 year old Laphroaig 23) Ballantine Ale puzzle caps 24) oysters 25) martinis 26) olives |
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Residential and light commercial heating and AC.
I am competent with much, and my associates will tell you I am expert in much, or at least think I am........ Ops |
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Quoted: 2) Art History (...from cave paintings, to contemporary art) View Quote Why cinci old Buddy!![:D] Are you saying you might be able to help ID an old painting passed down to me? Arne, (or Alois) Arnegger, (Landscapes, mountain scenes), early last century I think. I have seen prints of the original oil I have. Painting was purchased in late 30's, don't know when painted. Any info would be gratefully reciieved!![:D] |
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Quoted: I can meke 8 different kinds of MARGARITAS Lebrew View Quote Finally, an expertise that is both financially AND socially productive! |
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Home repair, decorative ironwork, welding and fabricating, and I build a pretty mean rocket if I do say so myself.
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Oh,OH!!
I just did a search on Alois Arnegger. His stuff is going from $10,000 to $1,000,000. I think I need some help over here..... Cinci, no bullshit here, I'm lookin' for a reputable dealer/appraisor/auctioneer..... We got any on the site? I can do a digital of the painting. |
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Quoted: Oh,OH!! I just did a search on Alois Arnegger. His stuff is going from $10,000 to $1,000,000. I think I need some help over here..... Cinci, no bullshit here, I'm lookin' for a reputable dealer/appraisor/auctioneer..... We got any on the site? I can do a digital of the painting. View Quote If you get a million, can I have ten grand or so? I need an M16! |
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My ablest abilitites and knowledge is found in the areas of cattle, horses, FHA mortgages, Paramedicine, WWII fighter planes, keeping Mrs. Wiggy very happy, and general home repair/remodeling.
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Quoted: Oh,OH!! I just did a search on Alois Arnegger. His stuff is going from $10,000 to $1,000,000. I think I need some help over here..... Cinci, no bullshit here, I'm lookin' for a reputable dealer/appraisor/auctioneer..... We got any on the site? I can do a digital of the painting. View Quote If you think the work you have is actually in that range, you need to go with a major auction house, such as Sothbys. The first step, should be research to see what dealers are out there who represents his work/estate. These are some who do.... [url]www.madisongallery.com[/url] [url]www.ajnfineart.com[/url] [url]www.goantiques.com[/url] |
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Jet engine compressor structural analysis (day job) and pleasing my wife (night job). I'm a [b]semi[/b]-authority on performance cars, 1911s, external ballistics, and modern military aircraft and arms.
Oops, I almost forgot: breasts. |
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What are you an authority on? View Quote When you know what you know, you find out how much you really dont know. I am not the final word on anything but myself. |
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Lebrew, with posts like that, you'll have a permanent invite to the hun farm!!!!!!
TXL |
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hmmmmm.......
procrastination laziness sleeping I'll come up with some more later. |
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WWII military field gear and uniforms, everything a GI or Marine would have used or carried on a daily basis. Show me something and I will tell you what it was, when it dates from,, who used it, what its worth. Give me a unit, place, and time and I can give you the low down on what the average GI would have on him.
Military Surplus in general. Repairing Addressograph-Multigraph Graphotype machines, used way back when for making metal plates used in addressing machines but now for making dog tags, there are only a handfull of guys left anywhere who know how to reapir them. Ihave never worked on one (other than the ones I refurbish and sell, work for customers is much cheaper) for under $50/ hour 2 hour min plus $25/hr travel. Nobody else in the southeastr does this that I am aware of, so its pay me or don't make tags. |
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Givin your wives the lovin they've been missing all these long years.
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I am an authority on the fact that....My Wife has nice big boobies!!
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