Hi to all Researchers,

Please consider your areas of interest and nominate them here, in point form. 

No need for paragraphs of explanation, unless you wish to clarify your topics.

Phil

- business research
- general interest

PLEASE NOTE the first example offered by EasterAngel. Perfect. Keep
'em coming just like that.

- Stupid trivia and general interest

OK: 
- Religion
- Political and social themes
- History 
- Education
- Entertainment

-Health/Medicine
-General Interest
-Spanish

History ? World (general history) and UK (all aspects: local,
political, social, etc.)
Crime
Art History
UK Law

- searching on the Net (of course)
- scale models
- writing
- science fiction/fantasy
- some literary analysis
- some anime
- general interest

- name that movie / name that song / name that book
- medicine 
- word origins
- pets  
- literature, especially Shakespeare & Shaw
- 1950s, 1960s trivia (can't remember 1970s very well)
- astronomy
- opera
- brain-teaser puzzles
- personal advice
- aptitude & intelligence testing
- humor

Non-GA Researchers, please note that Phil has posted a separate
question just for you:

http://www.answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=470900

- pets (animals in general)
- history
- health (medicine)
- food and cooking
- home repairs
- gardening
- photos/images
- can you locate (fill in the blank)
- how do (fill in the blank)
- internet
- general interest
- science
- news

- fatherhood
- research
- movies
- anime
- reading

Thanks to all so far,

What a great bunch with diverse interest. And you all can follow
directions, precisely as asked. It must go with your analytical
skills. You lot have obviously been well canvassed and qualified for
your jobs at GA. Your nominated interests will spark future questions.

Only 482 others to gather. Don't be shy now.

Phil

History (it's all in the details)
Archaeology 
Anthropology
Comparative religion
Buddhism
Gay and Lesbian issues
Middle Eastern food

The knowledge I share is taken from my varied interests.

- adventure sport
- art
- Bruce Lee
- computer troubleshooting
- computer graphics
- contact sport
- endurance sport
- general interest
- internet
- martial arts
- movies
- occult/paranormal
- puzzles
- science
- strength training/body building
- translation
- trivia
- writing

- Music (find this song)
- Entertainment
- Business/economics
- Education
- General Interest

Sorry about not using 'point form.'  Hope it does not hinder you too much.

- Digs

Digs, 

Not at all. Your answer WAS in point form. Precisely what I wanted. I
found it amusing in fact that all others followed exactly with the
hyphen prior to the point.

Phil

- gambling 
- art business
- writing
- Belgium
- business market research

Expertise:
- Music (all aspects and most genres, including classical (including
"new music"), pop (pre-1950), jazz, country, gospel, musicals)
- Legal research

Other Special Interests (based on curiosity sparked by an
old-fashioned liberal education):
- History
- Literature
- Philosophy
- Economics
- Art History

Frivolous Stuff Like:
- Logic puzzles
- Trivia


Not Much Good At All At:
- Relationships
- High-level math or physical sciences

Fantastic!

Thank you all for sharing this. You have provided a substantial
reference from among you already.

Hoping to see more, but this is a terrific start.

Phil

- Arabic and the Middle East
- Movies
- Books
- Music
- Puzzles
- Computers/Internet
- Games
- Locate this site
- General interest

- Seattle, WA
- Las Vegas, NV
- Small Business
   - Coin Operated Equipment
   - Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning
   - Liquor Establishment
   - Repossessions & hostile takeovers
   - start-ups, retail & service
   - day to day operations, general management
   - licensing, structure, compliance, etc.
   - systems development
   - advertising & marketing
   - customer service & retention
   - database development & management
   - human resources
   - how to be audit ready at every moment
- Computers, general
   - software
   - freeware
   - general use, repair, and maintenance
- Government Web Sites
   - City, County, State, and Federal
   - Social Security and Disability issues
- Personal Advice
   - common Sense, I'm a realist
   - substanse abuse issues
   - human, abnormal, and deviant psychology
   - sexual issues of any genre
- Metaphysics
- General Interest
   - pocket billiards
   - animals
      - obedience and protection training
      - racing greyhounds
      - dobermans
      - chihuahuas
   - maps
   - landlord tenant
- Sleep Disorders
   - Circadian Rhythm, phase delay 
   - Hypersombulism & Narcolepsy
- Ibogaine Research

- Nature / Birds
- Canada
- Immigration 
- Books
- Farming
- Gardening
- Shipping  / Packaging
- Importing / Customs
- Small business
- eCommerce

In alphabetical order, since it?s almost impossible to rank otherwise:

- Aviation (FAA-licensed pilot: Commercial, ASEL, Instrument)
- English (grammar/resources)
- General interest (love to research just about any topic that catches my eye)
- Grants, grant funding, and related topics
- Import/customs (U.S.)
- Internet (communications, research)
- Military 
- Motorcycles and motorcycling (active rider)
- Music
- Natural/alternative medicine and herbs
- Nature
- Patents/products
- Religion/theology 
- Self-sufficiency/survival skills
- Scholarship (i.e. finding information on obscure, esoteric subjects)
- Small business and e-business (former sm biz mgr/active Ebay seller)
- Texas, Wisconsin
- Travel (cultural/geographical)
- Weather/meteorology

Yes, I know "scholarship" should precede "self-sufficiency," an
unintentioned demonstration of the value of proofreading!

You guys and girls are great .. what more could I say?

Phil

I'll add my specific areas of expertise...

* Computer related questions
  * Networking
  * Servers
  * Linux
  * Troubleshooting
  * etc...
* Immigration (Specifically US and Canada)
* Psychology/Health
* Certain Law questions (contract law is typical)
* Real Estate
* Disneyana

It's actually a researcher guideline to use dashes for bullet points.

- enlightened beings, enlightenment
- spiritual growth, human potential
- AvatarŪ
- metaphysics
- mental health, counseling, therapies, techniques
- relationships
- communication, assertiveness
- sexuality (including tantric)
- composing music (playing by ear)
- computer problems and solutions
- internet/research
- basic electricity & electronics
- living simply & budgeting
- most anything that takes my interest

- people
- theatre
- books
- the net
- research
- French
- travel

Thanks again to everyone for the great references here. Still hoping
for more of course.

Sublime1 - thanks for the tip. My comment about the "point form" was
more in the line that you guys actually follow directions to the
letter. Your input here is appreciated. Now that I am building this
reference point, I can consider your individual interests as I pose
future questions.

Phil