2012 Off topic thread(basketball,movies,etc whatever)

[poopoo333]

I've looked at the NASM, NSCA, ACE, ACSM and ISSA.

I was first thinking of going for the ACE and then the NSCA. Instead, I will probably just skip over the ACE and go straight for the NSCA-CPT.

I've actually had the website up for most of the night debating over where I'm ready and willing to spend $700 for the training materials.

When you get it, move down here. The local YMCA is hiring part time personal trainers. (That actually makes me want to get that cert even more now)

[MMA_scientist]

Now there is a job worth re-locating to one of the most expensive areas in the country for- part time trainer at the YMCA. I hear Wal-Mart is hiring part time stockers in Manhattan SPX, something to consider.

[poopoo333]

Now there is a job worth re-locating to one of the most expensive areas in the country for- part time trainer at the YMCA. I hear Wal-Mart is hiring part time stockers in Manhattan SPX, something to consider.

Is SW Florida really one of the most expensive areas in the country?

[MMA_scientist]

Is SW Florida really one of the most expensive areas in the country?

No.

But my point still stands. One does not relocate for a shitty job like PT trainer at the Y. I know a guy that makes over $100k as a personal trainer in Las Vegas though.

[MMA_scientist]

Where do you live again? I thought you were somewhere south of Tampa?

[poopoo333]

No.

But my point still stands. One does not relocate for a shitty job like PT trainer at the Y. I know a guy that makes over $100k as a personal trainer in Las Vegas though.

I was kidding, I hope you realize that.

Where do you live again? I thought you were somewhere south of Tampa?

North Port, it's about 90 min or so south of Tampa.

[MMA_scientist]

I actually looked it up, Tampa actually has a very low cost of living. I always thought it was higher... it is cheaper in Tampa than here in Evansville, Indiana. I have never been, but Tampa must suck a lot more than I thought it did. SLC is also more expensive than Tampa.

So maybe that pt job is worth the move, if you like rednecks, old people, cubans, hurricanes, republicans, and sun burns.

[SPX]

I saw it earlier this week. I have been cutting out of work and watching movies the last few weeks... and unanticipated side effect of dropping TV. It was like a kid's movie that was trying to be more graphic to me. It was entertaining, but the whole premise is too over the top to be all that interesting to me.

If you want a better take on the kids-killing-kids idea, then watch the Japanese film "Battle Royale."

I listen to audiobooks all the time when I am driving, which is a lot recently. I might pick up the other two books on audio book and listen.

Maybe you should listen to the first book as well, considering it's guaranteed to have a lot more content than the movie.

I also finally got around to watching Game of Thrones last week. I am only 6 episodes in, but it is pretty damn good IMO. I know nothing of the books, but I am a big fan of the show so far.

Excellent series. I keep meaning to download season 2 episode 1.

[SPX]

When you get it, move down here. The local YMCA is hiring part time personal trainers. (That actually makes me want to get that cert even more now)

BOL.

If I actually did become a trainer, I'm not sure I'd want to work for a gym. Seems like independent is the way to go.

[SPX]

Now there is a job worth re-locating to one of the most expensive areas in the country for- part time trainer at the YMCA. I hear Wal-Mart is hiring part time stockers in Manhattan SPX, something to consider.

Fuckin' BOL!

[MMA_scientist]

If you want a better take on the kids-killing-kids idea, then watch the Japanese film "Battle Royale."

I will check that out. I read "Lord of the Flies" when I was a kid, and I really find the idea of kids devolving much more interesting and realistic than it being thrust upon them Running Man style by the big bad evil empire. Like I said, I thought it was entertaining, but the premise is too weak and flawed for me. That and the bad guys were far too simple and twisty mustachy for my taste. The kids that were the bad guys... If I was on that team, I would have murdered all my "teammates" in their sleep to ensure my survival.

In related news, I watched Winter's Bone a few weeks back, with that same chick as the lead. That was a fine movie that I really enjoyed and recommend. -

[Svino]

If you want a better take on the kids-killing-kids idea, then watch the Japanese film "Battle Royale."


Maybe you should listen to the first book as well, considering it's guaranteed to have a lot more content than the movie.

Excellent series. I keep meaning to download season 2 episode 1.

I haven't seen the Hunger Games, but I did like the Battle Royale twist of giving each kid a totally random weapon, a lottery in which some kids get completely screwed.

Season 2 of GoT is off to a good start. I think some of the best episodes for Tyrion are coming up.

[SPX]

I will check that out. I read "Lord of the Flies" when I was a kid, and I really find the idea of kids devolving much more interesting and realistic than it being thrust upon them Running Man style by the big bad evil empire. Like I said, I thought it was entertaining, but the premise is too weak and flawed for me. That and the bad guys were far too simple and twisty mustachy for my taste. The kids that were the bad guys... If I was on that team, I would have murdered all my "teammates" in their sleep to ensure my survival.

I think the premise is okay, but the execution was lacking. I really think that with a better script and better director that the movie would have been a lot better. So basically, I don't blame the concept.

In related news, I watched Winter's Bone a few weeks back, with that same chick as the lead. That was a fine movie that I really enjoyed and recommend. -

Winter's Bone is great. Watched it a little while back.

[Luke]

From the WTF pages:

[edman5555]

yeah that is def from the wtf files