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 j2brown
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Joined: Feb 22, 2002
Member#: 9
Posts: 3188
Location: Sterling, VA
    
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Wed Dec 13, 2006 12:35 pm Post subject: SST Yellow Pages |
 
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Here's another idea I thought I'd try out. I often find myself popping into chat looking for help with a particular subject/issue. I thought that it would be nice to have a place where I could look for folks that know about a specific area and might be able to help out. I'm not sure what the best way to organize this info is, yet, but we'll figure something out. In the mean time, if you'd like to offer your services to the SST community please post here describing what areas you'd be willing to help out with.
For example, I know we have IT folks, financial folks, rocket scientists, all kinds of talented folks.
I'll start, and hopefully folks will add in and make this useful.
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j2brown
Commodore
Joined: Feb 22, 2002
Member#: 9
Posts: 3188
Location: Sterling, VA
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Wed Dec 13, 2006 12:37 pm Post subject: |
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My skill set includes primarily IT stuff:
System and network administration, primarily Linux/UNIX, but I can speak somewhat intelligently about a wide variety of IT stuff.
I'm also a fire fighter, but I don't think you'll often be looking for that kind of help here.
Feel free to hit me up in the chat, email, PM, or IM if I can help you out.
jeff
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 rebeccabutterfly
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Joined: Sep 13, 2003
Member#: 3098
Posts: 455
Location: Teaxsahs
 
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Wed Dec 13, 2006 4:45 pm Post subject: |
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List of things you can ask me for help on:
My interpretation of JD Salinger books
My opinion of the song you just put in the queueueue
Building buildings
Estimating how much it is going to cost to build something
Read blueprints/architectural drawings of sorts
How to use a TI-83 or similar calculators
How to remind a copy machine of how to do its job when it spontaneously stops wanting to do its job properly
Gift ideas (for self and others - even people I don't know)
Creative names (particularly for wildlife)
Holiday decorating, or any occasion, for that matter.
Cooking tips (i am no chef, but i get by) (also, see recipe forum)
Deciding what to eat when you are hungry for you-don't-know-what
Arousing appetites
Suggestions on chocolate companies and flavors of each
Red wine descriptions
To sum it up: Pretty much anything to do with food/consumables
A 22-year-old chick's perspective on things
Art
Some ballet
I excel at other dancing methods, however
Themed party ideas
Suggestions on clothing choices (I will probably tell you that you look good in whatever you want to wear. especially if it consists of a feather boa or tiara, a simple hat may do in some cases)
Counting anything. Yes, I can count
Cheering up
College decisions
Any major decision
Algebra, Calc, or Trig
Dance Dance Revolution, and Guitar Hero
Picking out the best teddy bear
Modeling (SSTexily, of course)
Taking pictures in Europe (or anywhere you want to send me)
Turning any conversation into a dirty one
Turning down a date
Being direct nice, being direct mean, and being direct.
Coloring within the lines
Coloring outside the lines
Salt-water fish keeping
Internet researching
Researching, period
Writing papers
Reading (I’m amazed you’ve gotten this far down the list if you need help from me in this category)
Getting along with people
Getting a job
Organizing
Filing
Answering the phone in a cheerful way
Being tactful with over-the-phone ‘help’ after having to push a trillion numbers, and hold for an hour before talking to a real live person, and getting your way in the end
Working a digitizer
Insurance
Slice and bake cookies
Finger painting
Mastering the art of google
If you need any help with the above, please contact me immediately. I would love to be of assistance. The above list does not encompass all mf my helpful qualities, but only a brief variety of the ones that came to mind most readily.
Really, just ask me if you need help with anything (besides computers and electronics- i stink at computers and electronics, mostly)
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RobW720
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Joined: Jan 04, 2006
Member#: 12946
Posts: 156
Location: Twin Cities, MN
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Wed Dec 13, 2006 5:28 pm Post subject: |
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Heh, this seems like a neat idea... Don't think I'll write as much as you, Rebecca. HA
Anyhoo, lets see
Animation. I am an animator by trade, and if you ever want to chat animation or whatnot, just let me know. I can help you with...
-Animation History
-Art
-Animation Critique
-All things Animation
Along with animation, Art in general. I specialize in CG art, but have a very good critical eye and am always happy to lend an opinion.
Outdoors
-Hunting
-Fishing
-Camping
-Canoing
-etc.
Movies... I see a LOT of movies, and along with my studies in school for animation, i apply my critical eye to regular films as well. always happy to write a review or dig up an old one to share with you.
DRINKIN! HA HAAAH, i can give you a pointer or two.... Looking for a bar or hot-spot in Minneapolis? lookin' to try a new drink? I have had quite a few.
Writing. Be it creative writing for a short story or a script for a show, i can help you in all sorts of ways. once again, this goes back to my schooling
Making one h3ll of a sammich'... im not talking like subways "sandwich artists" but i can fling some mean things together with limited ingredients.
Music. I have been a Saxophone player for somewhere around 13 years, a little piano here or there, a little guitar... and if you have a question about music my mum has been teaching piano and brass for well over 30 years and my uncle has been teaching woodwinds for about the same. if i cant help ya figure something out, I'm sure they can.
thats what i can think of for now. ill think of more. i gotta get back to work.
Im just a good guy to talk to all around 
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BuyerQueen
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Joined: May 13, 2002
Member#: 89
Posts: 647
Location: Richmond, VA
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Wed Dec 13, 2006 7:04 pm Post subject: |
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It would be a longer list if I named all the stuff I CAN'T help you out with. Here's a start, if I think of more later, I will add them.
1. Gift giving - I'm a terrific gift giver and always have good ideas for that "hard to buy for" person in your life. (Becca is too, but if you want more ideas, I'm here). And I'm not Martha Stewart, so I NEVER suggest you make ANYTHING.
2. I'm really good at movie trivia, even ones I haven't seen. If you say "remember the movie with the guy and that chick", I can usually tell you what movie you are thinking of.
3. Raising children.....I'm not too terrific with my own, but I have GREAT advice for other parents. LOL
4. If you have any questions about the USDA Donated Food Program, that's what I do (in Virginia).
5. I have good advice on ways to cope with a spouse that works too much. Drink...drink.. and have a cocktail.
That's all I got so far. I like the idea of this thread. Thanks J2!
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j2brown
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Joined: Feb 22, 2002
Member#: 9
Posts: 3188
Location: Sterling, VA
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Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:16 pm Post subject: |
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Wow, I feel like I need to go back and add to my list. Unfortunately I probably won't.
I envisioned shorter answers, like:
"I'm a lawyer" or "I can help with financial advice" or "I can speak Esperanto"
Now what I really need is someone to come up with an idea for organizing the information here.
Thanks for participating, everybody!
jeff
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Luther_III
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Joined: Jun 20, 2005
Member#: 10621
Posts: 846
Location: New Orleans
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Thu Dec 14, 2006 10:50 am Post subject: |
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Cool thread idea, J2!
Here are my areas of expertise:
Science
-Professional scientist and educator.
-Specifically, bioengineering and biotechnology, but reasonably acquainted with all fields.
Music
-I play the piano, saxophone, guitar, and a few other instruments.
-Composition, as a hobby of course.
-Electronic music production (though I'm a novice here).
Literature
-I like to read classic fiction. I try to read some contemporary fiction, though I'm hard to impress.
-I write creatively: short stories, and oh yes, that darn novel!
Theology and philosophy
-Especially as related to Christianity and scientific thought.
-But I'm interested in and respectful of all religions, and marginally interested in philosophy in general.
Feel free to PM or email me to discuss any of the above!
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 Irulan
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Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Member#: 13572
Posts: 147
Location: Ghent
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Thu Dec 14, 2006 10:55 am Post subject: |
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Well, I´m not very good advertising myself (maybe I should need help with that... any volunteers?  ) but that is what I think I can offer to the community.
I´m a veterinary and I know it´s difficult (or impossible) to make a diagnosis without seeing the animal (and of course if your dog is sick, better to take it to your vet) but if you have any doubt or question about pets, pedegrees, races, illness or about feed hygiene or something...I´ll be glad to help.
Currently I´m doing a Master in animal behaviour and I´m very interested in this topic so I´ll be grateful for all the consult you want to make me about that.
Apart from the professional stuff, I can help whith Spanish-English/English-Spanish translations (or Spanish-Irunglish-English  ), or if you´re coming to Spain on holidays and want some information or whatever...I can be like some kind of SST tourism office 
That´s all that ocurred to me at the moment, this is my longest post so far and it probably have thousands of orthographic mistakes, but I hope it helps
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Jorelson
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Joined: Oct 24, 2005
Member#: 12124
Posts: 154
Location: Sunny New Jersey!
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Thu Dec 14, 2006 11:46 am Post subject: |
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J2,
I think this is a great idea...at least for me!
You see, I currently do not like my job and am trying to branch out on my own. My skills are:
Graphic Design
Web Design
Freehand Illustration (Comic book/cartoon)
Photo-retouching
Writing
Anyone needing help in these areas, please let me know. I would love to develop a portfolio of work to advertise myself. I am currently working on a website to showcase my work (not including the chippy stuff, though...).
Of course, I have other talents as well...
Incredibly handsome,
Fantastic sense of humor,
All around wonderful person,
Great with animals (except chipmunks, apparently),
Can always find something to make fun of someone about,
Ability to talk in funny/odd voices (as well as hear them...but that's another subject),
and the list goes on and on...but not as long as Rebecca's!
Seriously, if you need some design work/help, please feel free to contact me!
My email is: jorelson at comcast.net
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RobW720
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Joined: Jan 04, 2006
Member#: 12946
Posts: 156
Location: Twin Cities, MN
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Thu Dec 14, 2006 1:07 pm Post subject: |
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man, there be a lot of artists on here.
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chippy246
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Thu Dec 14, 2006 4:24 pm Post subject: |
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I am an Architect.
This includes but is not limited to...
Building Envelope Systems - Specializing in Roofing.
Construction
Material Compatability Analysis
Facility Design
Residential Architecture
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Pretty much I am your Building Doctor...
or perchance ... if you need someone to make Jorelson feel not so super... I can do that for you too. |
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Jim_A
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Joined: Jan 26, 2006
Member#: 13205
Posts: 171
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Thu Dec 14, 2006 4:31 pm Post subject: |
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Screenwriter.
Ask me about screenwriting. Ask me serious questions about film and filmmaking. If I don't know, I can find out in a hurry. And any questions about dvd would be appropriate, given my knowledge of the subject. |
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LadyInque
Captain
Joined: May 20, 2005
Member#: 10281
Posts: 2224
Location: Eastern Massachusetts
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Thu Dec 14, 2006 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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Today is not a good day to ask me if I have any useful skills. But if anyone needs an Egyptologist, I'm here.
I also know a thing or two about:
Comic Books
Broadway Musicals
Attic Greek
Mac Computers
Movie trivia
Intellectual property law (my husband knows what I don't)
Jim Steinman music
Medieval Heraldry
Vampires
Further updates as warranted. |
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lotrgirl
Lieutenant
Joined: Sep 09, 2004
Member#: 7872
Posts: 110
Location: Minnesota, USA
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Fri Dec 15, 2006 12:09 am Post subject: |
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I'm an all around math nerd. I know there are plenty of people out there who are not...so if ya need anything, let me know!!
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jgarr132
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Joined: Jan 25, 2006
Member#: 13188
Posts: 29
Location: Bourbonnais, IL
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Fri Dec 15, 2006 1:27 am Post subject: |
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Wow that sounds neat! *Queues up some Eqypt questions*
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