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Arkansas Tech University
Little Rock, Arkansas Area
1600 Coliseum Dr.
Russellville, Arkansas 72801-2222
tech.enroll@atu.edu
http://atu.edu
Our Mission: Arkansas Tech University, a state-supported institution of higher education, is dedicated to nurturing scholastic development, integrity, and professionalism.
All 1950-1971 1972-1977 1978-1981 1982-1984 1985-1986 1987-1988 1989-1991 1992-1993 1994-1995 1996-1997 1998-1999 2000-2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017-2020 2021
Arkansas Tech University Alumni
Harley Strang
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Retired and enjoying time to pursue personal interests and family
Arkansas Tech University 1946 — 1950
Bachelors, Social Studies
Lavaca, Ar
Retired and enjoying time to pursue personal interests and family April 1989 - Present
Merchants National Bank, Fort Smith, Ar May 1951 - April 1989
Greenwood, Ar August 1950 - April 1951
Bob Crafton
CoFounder (Retired) at Crafton Tull
University of Arkansas 1953 — 1955
Bachelor's Degree, Civil Engineering
Crafton Tull 1963 - Present
Arkansas State Highway Department 1955 - 1963
Louella Hefley
Tulsa, Oklahoma Area
Administrative Assistant at Safety Savvy, LLC
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Safety Savvy, LLC June 2006 - Present
Flintco, Inc. January 1980 - December 1999
Hurst Stone & Builders Supply September 1967 - October 1979
Dwayne Hornbeck
Ozark Christian College 1957 — 1961
First Christian Church June 1995 - Present
NAPA AUTO PARTS August 1982 - October 2001
Hot Springs Christian Church August 1975 - June 1982
Fiction, Books, Microsoft Excel, Proofreading, Microsoft Word, Publishing, Creative Writing, Blogging, Technical Writing, Freelance Writing, Book Reviews, Non-fiction, Fiction Writing, Novels, Published Author, Short Stories, Poetry
Euel Ward
Independent Architecture & Planning Professional
Associate of Science (A.S.), Civil Engineering
Jessieville High School 1943 — 1955
Oklahoma Dept of Transportation January 1964 - January 1972
Architectural Design, Photoshop, AutoCAD, Resident Engineer for..., Engineering quantities..., Agriculture Land Use..., Construction, SketchUp, Space planning, Factory, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Contract Management, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Coordination, Process Scheduler, Highways, Zoning, Transportation..., Land Use Planning, Road, Road Traffic, Traffic Engineering, Transportation Planning, Traffic Management, Urban Planning, Site Plans, General Public, Public Transport, Pedestrian Planning, Corridor Studies, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning
Bill C Poynter
Texarkana, Arkansas
oil and Gas Consultant
Bachelor of Science (BS), Science & Math
Self-employed March 1973 - Present
Geology, Sedimentology, Upstream, Petroleum, Drilling, Petroleum Geology
Betty Burnett
Retired at Rockwell Federal Credit Union
Bachelor of Science, Business Education
Dover High School 1950 — 1953
Graduated, General Studies
Rockwell Federal Credit Union November 1998 - Present
Rockwell Federal Credit Union July 1978 - November 1998
Security Pacific Bank May 1958 - July 1978
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research, Outlook, Photoshop, HTML, Public Speaking, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, C++
Gene Boyle
Retired at U.S. Army
Troy State University 1978 — 1981
Masters, Business Administration and Management, General
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Colonial Connections March 2000 - Present
U.S. Army July 1987 - Present
MANDEX INC August 1990 - February 1994
Technical Writing, Training, Military, Logistics, Government, Security Clearance, Program Management, Time Management, Government Contracting, DoD
Gene Rankin
H R Manager at Bridgestone/Firestone
Bridgestone/Firestone August 1965 - Present
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Photoshop, Public Speaking, HTML, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Negotiation, Editing, C++, C, Java
David L. Larry Lingle
Owner at David A. Lingle & Son Mfg. Co.
Business Supplies and Equipment
Engineering / Refrigeration / Metallurgy
David A. Lingle & Son Mfg. Co. January 1963 - Present
Jerry Adcock
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music
Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Contract Negotiation, Management
Jo Boswell
Language Arts teacher at Anthony School
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters
Anthony School August 1970 - Present
Fundraising, Common Core State..., Educational Consulting, Data Driven Instruction, Student Affairs, Pedagogy, Community Outreach, Reading Intervention, Program Development, 21st Century Skills, Curriculum Assessment, Education Policy, Educational Research, Education Reform, Leadership Development, Teacher Mentoring, Blended Learning, Teaching Adults, Nonprofits, Team Building
Edward Parham, LUTCF
Greater St. Louis Area
Independent Insurance Professional
OSCEOLA AR HIGH SCHOOL 1953 — 1957
E Parham Insurance Services 1972 - 2012
Medicare Supplements, Term Life Insurance, Medicare, Employee Benefits, Life Insurance, Long-term Care, Insurance, Health Insurance, Disability Insurance, Whole Life, Brokers, Health Savings Accounts, Sales, Fixed Annuities, Critical Illness, Accident, Long Term Care Insurance, Universal Life, Commercial Insurance
Lamar Cowger
Project Engineer (retired) at BEI Precision Systems and Space Company
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1962 — 1968
Master of Science (MS), Instrumental Science (Electronic Instrumentation)
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mathematics, Physics
BEI Precision Systems and Space Company Project Engineer
Harvey Engineering & Manufacturing Co. (HEMCO) January 1975 - August 1977
BEI Precision Systems and Space Company October 1962 - December 1974
Aerospace, Systems Engineering, Space Systems, Engineering, Avionics, Matlab, FPGA, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, PCB design, C++, C, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Design, Electronics, Project Management, Team Building, Systems Design, Optics, Earned Value Management
Pat Eppler
Online Missionary at Global Media Outreach
SMU 1970 — 1973
Master of Arts (M.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Education
Post graduate study, Secondary Education and Teaching
Global Media Outreach (GMO) 2010 - Present
Green Acres Baptist Church 2008 - Present
Green Acres Baptist Church 2013 - 2014
Waldron News 2006 - 2008
Tyler ISD 1968 - 1992
Tyler Independent School Teacher 1968 - 1992
Substitute Teacher 1967 - 1968
University Computing Company 1967 - 1968
Nuremberg American High School 1965 - 1966
Columbus Business School 1962 - 1963
Computer, writing, Curriculum Design, Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, Classroom, Educational Leadership, Classroom Management, K-12, Instructional Design, Staff Development, Differentiated..., Special Education, Tutoring
Mabel Coleman
Fort Smith, Arkansas Area
Retired consultant
M.S., Nutrition/
Willow House December 2013 - December 2013
Southern Living at HOME February 2004 - December 2013
self employed November 1973 - December 2004
Arkansas Valley Vo-Tech 1980 - 1990
Public Speaking, Event Planning, Public Relations, Budgets, Marketing, Team Building, Management, Sales, Training, Microsoft Excel, Direct Sales, Account Management, Fundraising, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Small Business, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Networking, Social Media Marketing, Leadership Development, New Business Development, Event Management, Coaching, Retail, Operations Management, Inventory Management, Sales Management, Team Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Recruiting
Don Hatfield
Owner, MareNostrum, Inc
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
MareNostrum, Inc September 2005 - Present
Acxiom 1999 - 2005
Arkansas Systems, Inc. 1996 - 1998
Arksys (Formerly Arkansas Systems) 1996 - 1998
ARKSYS, Inc 1996 - 1998
Alltel Information Services 1969 - 1995
Systematics, Inc. 1969 - 1995
Outsourcing, Vendor Management, IT Strategy, Visio, Requirements Analysis, Business Analysis, Requirements Gathering, Solution Architecture, Change Management, Governance, Strategic Partnerships, Project Management, Business Process, Business Requirements, IT Management, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Architecture, CRM, Integration, SDLC, Data Warehousing, Program Management, Disaster Recovery, Data Center, Cloud Computing, Management Consulting, Project Portfolio..., Cross-functional Team..., Start-ups, PMP, Enterprise Software, Consulting, ITIL, SaaS, Databases, Professional Services, Strategy, Executive Management, Software Development, Business Process..., SharePoint, Information Technology, IT Outsourcing, Product Management, Process Improvement, Analytics, E-commerce, Solution Selling, PMO, Software Project...
Eleanor Underwood
Derby, Kansas
Coordinator of Stephen Ministry at Woodlawn United Methodist Church, Derby, KS
Tulane University 1963 — 1964
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology
Stephen Ministry January 2002 - Present
Leadership, Training, Team Leadership
Ken Necessary
Colorado Springs, Colorado Area
Independent Sports Professional
Ramon Elkins
BS, Accounting
Fort Smith Junior College 1959 — 1961
AA, Business
Fort Smith High School 1956 — 1959
One Place, Inc. August 2011 - Present
Randy Wewers
Greater Atlanta Area
Senior Vice President at RetiredEquifax
BS, Business Administration & Economics
University of Arkansas For Smith 1956 — 1958
AA, Business Admin
St Anne's Academy 1952 — 1956
Equifax, Inc Retired Senior Executive & Chief Technology OfficerEquifax, IncJune 1993 - January 2009
Retired---Equifax March 1963 - June 1993
Equifax March 1963 - June 1993
Leadership, Change Management, Program Management, Customer Service, Team Building, Sales Management, Risk Management, Budgets, Sales
Rex Hoobler
Retired at US Army Civilian
US Army Civilian Logistics ManagerUS Army Material CommandJuly 1966 - April 1993
R L Gray
Fayetteville, Arkansas Area
Steve Rye
Chief Courier at Amelia Bullock Realtors
Dale Tanner
Benton, Arkansas
Frame Technician at AT&T
John Shoptaw
Partner at Shoptaw, Labahn & Company, P. A.
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Shoptaw, Labahn & Company, P. A. 1981 - Present
Tax, Auditing, GAAP, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Management Consulting, Accounting, CPA, Income Tax, Strategic Financial..., Financial Accounting, Bookkeeping, Financial Analysis, Tax Preparation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Small Business, Sales Tax, Due Diligence, Corporate Tax, QuickBooks
Judy English
Odessa/Midland, Texas Area
Volunteer Manager at Compass Hospice
Educatin
Broward Community College 1960 — 1961
Compass Hospice January 2007 - Present
Odyssey Healthcare January 2000 - January 2007
Family Hospice January 1994 - January 1999
Community Outreach, Managing Volunteers, Volunteer Development, Volunteer Recruiting, Event Planning, Volunteer Leadership, Volunteer Engagement, Volunteer Training, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Special Events
(Julia) Judy Allbright
Educator, English and mathematics; environmental consultant
MA, guidance and counseling
BA, English
Erskine College 1959 — 1960
Salut 1989 - Present
The White House 1993 - 1994
Ken Crouch
Bachelor's degree, Accounting & Business, 3.4
GAB Robins NA, Division of Cunningham Lindsey 1994 - 2012
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co June 1970 - January 1992
Microsoft Office, Litigation Management, Property & Casualty..., Workers Compensation, Property Claims, Property Damage, General Insurance, Proposal Writing, Casualty, Claim Investigation, Microsoft Excel, Subrogation, Insurance, Claims Management, Inland Marine, Claim, Commercial Insurance, Xactimate, Liability, Claims Resolution, Microsoft Word, Legal Liability, PowerPoint, Professional Liability, Adjustments, Customer Service, Commercial Lines, Budgets, Adjusters, Leadership, Liability Analysis, Insurance Adjusting, Claims Handling, Catastrophe, Loss Adjusting, Umbrella Insurance, Casualty Claims, Large Loss, Reinsurance, Marine Insurance, AIC, Underwriting, Business Interruption, Excess, Claims Investigations
Jim Leming
Managing Partner at Jim Leming & Associates LLC
American University/National Training Laboratories 2004 — 2005
MSOD, Organization Development
n/a, Graduate study in chemistry
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 1966 — 1969
BS Pharmacy, Pharmacy
n/a, Pre-Pharmacy
Global Coaching Alliance LLC May 2013 - Present
Jim Leming & Associates LLC January 2009 - Present
Philadelphia Region Organization Development Network 2012 - 2013
Organization Development Network 1998 - 2013
AstraZeneca December 1998 - December 2008
Astra Merck June 1996 - December 1998
AstraMerck March 1994 - June 1996
AstraMerck December 1992 - February 1994
Merck June 1992 - December 1992
Merck December 1991 - June 1992
Change Management, Strategic Planning, Climate, Leadership Development, Developing Strengths, Stakeholder Management..., Executive Coaching, Team Coaching, Organization Diagnosis, Team Effectiveness, Coaching, Leadership, Organizational..., Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, Employee Training, Sales Management, Management, Training, Communication, Pharmaceutical Industry, Strategy, Team Building, Healthcare, Marketing Strategy, Management Consulting, Process Improvement, Organizational Diagnosis, Workshop Facilitation, Organizational..., 360 Feedback, MBTI, Performance Management, Sales Operations, Culture Change
Lewis Wendell Hise
Booneville, Arkansas
Computer Networking Professional
Master in Music Education, Basson & Trumpet
Bachelor of Music Educatin and Science Education, Veterinary Medicine Pre Med
Self-employed 1993 - Present
Central Mall Fort Smith May 2006 - June 2007
Zero Street Fort Smith May 2004 - June 2006
Rodney Roe
Owner at Ridgewalk Pottery
M.D., Medicine
B.S., Biology
Ridgewalk Pottery October 2008 - Present
Shelby Pathology Group, PA November 1988 - January 2006
Ruth Crabtrey
Owner, Ithaca Consulting
Central High and T J Raney 1958 — 1958
Ithaca Consulting June 1984 - Present
Affiliated Ear Nose and Throat August 1978 - June 1984
Wellness, Team Building, Public Speaking, Coaching, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Holistic Health, Healthcare, Healing, Fitness, Medicine, Cosmetics, New Business Development, Lifestyle, Wellbeing, Social Media, Wellness Coaching, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Event Planning
Charles Session
Affiliate Agent Shelter Insurance
Morrilton High School 1960 — 1963
Shelter Insurance February 2014 - Present
Shelter Mutual Insurance Company 2011 - Present
Shelter Insurance Companies January 2011 - January 2014
Shelter Insurance Companies January 1998 - December 2010
Property & Casualty..., Term Life Insurance, Life Insurance, Whole Life, Health Insurance, Insurance, General Insurance, Commercial Insurance, Homeowners, Umbrella Insurance, Commercial Lines, Universal Life, Liability, Casualty, Motorcycle, Workers Compensation, Underwriting, Disability Insurance, Fixed Annuities, Sales, Long-term Care, Legal Liability, Renters, Professional Liability, Claim, Claims Management, Claims Handling, Long Term Care Insurance, 401k, Employee Benefits, Inland Marine, Retirement, Life & Health Insurance..., Medicare, Accident, Small Business, Retirement Planning, Licensed Life & Health..., CPCU, Claim Investigation, Benefits Administration, Brokers, Subrogation, Employment Practices..., Marine Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Customer Retention, Financial Services, Sales Process..., Series 6
Gary Fryer
Managing Partner at Commercial Energy Savers Inc.
self Managing PartnerCommercial Energy Savers Inc.November 2012 - Present
Guy Townsend
Louisville, Kentucky Area
Northern Kentucky University—Salmon P. Chase College of Law 1983 — 1986
J.D., Law
Ph.D., History
The University of Memphis 1966 — 1968
M.A., History
B.A., History
writing and editing; self-employed
Journalism, Newspaper, Magic, Newspapers, History
Jerry DuVall
Texarkana, Texas Area
Associate Broker at RE/MAX Preferred
BS, Business & Economics
RE/MAX Preferred June 2003 - Present
Selling, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate, Sellers, Investment Properties, Short Sales, Foreclosures, Single Family Homes, Buyer Representation, First Time Home Buyers, REO, Relocation, New Home Sales, Listings, Investors, Real Property, HUD, Move Up Buyers, Seller Representation, Townhomes, Relocation Buyers, Buyers, 1031 Exchanges, New Homes, Sales
Ross Warnell
Lawrence, Kansas Area
Coordinator St. Paul's Neighborhood Food Pantry
BA, Business, Economics
St. Paul's Neighborhood Food Pantry June 2012 - Present
The Propane Doctor - DRC3H8 LLC July 2008 - Present
Ferrellgas October 1979 - July 2008
Shelley Jim
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
Bill Hylton
Writer at Self Employed / Free Agent / Contractor
Juris Doctor, Law
Bachelor of Arts, History and Political Science
Self Employed / Free Agent / Contractor January 2004 - Present
Energy Master Home, Inc. 2001 - 2003
Comfort Diagnostics 1998 - 2001
Social Services, State of Arkansas 1980 - 1984
City of Salem, AR 1975 - 1976
Published Author, Copy Editing, Editing, Freelance Writing, Novels, Ebooks, Fiction, Creative Writing, Fiction Writing, Poetry, Literature, Storytelling, Publications, Book Reviews, Web Content, Blogging, Newsletters, Content Writing, Publishing, Manuals, Short Stories, Media Relations, Microsoft Excel, Copywriting, Biography, Press Releases, Magazines, Newspapers, Proofreading, Non-fiction, Feature Articles, Publicity, Memoir, Mac, Journalism, Creative Writer, Editorial, Magazine Articles, Creative Non-fiction, Newspaper, Manuscript, Articles, Content Development, Content Strategy, Text Editing, Marketing Copy, Technical Writing, Online Publishing, Grammar, Rewriting
Bob Martindale
San Antonio, Texas Area
Webster University 1981 — 1983
MA, Human Relations
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Hot Springs High School 1959 — 1962
Retired May 2007 - Present
TMG 2001 - Present
SAMMinistries April 1990 - June 2007
Fundraising, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Writing, Grant Writing, Philanthropy, Program Development, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Board Development, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Leadership, Leadership Development, Nonprofits, Teaching, Management, Event Planning, Start-ups, Event Management, Community Development, Public Relations, Grants, Training, Marketing, Workshop Facilitation, Staff Development, Program Management, Media Relations, Stewardship, Entrepreneurship, Policy, Annual Giving, Board Relations, Team Building, Proposal Writing, Research, Non-profit..., Planned Giving, Community Organizing, Resource Development, Non-profit Board..., Volunteer Recruiting, Press Releases, Non-profit Leadership, Newsletters, Editing, Youth Development, Case Managment, Public Policy
Bob Woodall
Account Manager Arkansas Blood Institute
Evangel University 1966 — 1968
BS, Pre-Med
A.S., Pre-Med
Arkansas Blood Institute 2010 - Present
The Malibu Group January 1991 - 2010
Carl Barger
Retired Superintendent of Schools at School
Physical Education, P. E. and Social Studies
Dick Bolen
Director of Fleet Operations at Simmons Foods
Bachelor of Science (BS), Double major. Business Admin and Economics, 2.75
Simmons Foods November 1982 - Present
Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Six Sigma, Inventory Management, Warehousing, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Purchasing, Warehouse Management, Maintenance Management, Supply Chain, Forklift Operator, Sales Management, Management, Supply Chain..., Customer Service, Recruiting, Inventory Control, Logistics, Microsoft Office, Transportation, Shipping, Leadership, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Team Building, Budgets, Root Cause Analysis, Income Statement, Distribution Center...
Donna Archer
Houston, Texas Area
Arizona State University 1970 — 1974
Inc. MS, Secondary Education
BA, English, math, education
Roberts Carpet and Fine Floors May 2009 - Present
Carpet TX April 2008 - May 2009
Archer Dane Design & Construction March 2000 - April 2008
Customer Service, Construction, Wood, Real Estate, Flooring, Team Building, Purchasing, Tiles, Finish, Kitchen & Bath Design, Sales, Plumbing, Carpet, Vinyl, Retail
Leon McLean
Drasco, Arkansas
Consultant at Organizational Health Diagnostic and Development Corp.
Ed.D., Educational Administration
Ed.S, Educational Administration
Ph. A., Linguistics
Master of Arts (M.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters
Organizational Health Diagnostic and Development Corp. June 2001 - Present
OUR Regional Service Center June 1991 - July 2001
University of Arkansas at Ft. Smith, AR June 1985 - July 1988
Mansfield Public Schools May 1981 - July 1988
Mansfield Public Schools July 1980 - May 1981
Hector Public Schools July 1977 - June 1980
Nicholls State University July 1971 - July 1977
Educational Leadership, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design, K-12, Staff Development, Teacher Training, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Classroom, Instructional Technology, Educational Consulting, Teaching, Classroom Management, Special Education, E-Learning, Technology Integration, Lesson Planning, Training, Leadership Development, Leadership, Grant Writing
MaryDean Beland
Asheville, North Carolina Area
Florida State University 1971 — 1972
Bachelor's degree, Mathematics Teacher Education
Grace Community Church 2003 - 2008
Family Christian 1999 - 2002
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Research, Windows, Outlook, Photoshop, Teaching, HTML, Public Speaking, Budgets, Strategic Planning
Phil Phillips
Owner, EnVision Marketing
EnVision Marketing OwnerHughmount Village LLC2005 - 2012
Electon Outreach Coordinator at State of Arkansas,Office of Secretary of State
State of Arkansas,Office of Secretary of State Account Exec. National AccountsWestern Foods1999 - 2005
Randall Bliss
Scranton, Arkansas
Information Technology Professional
none 1965 — 1966
none 1965 - 1966
Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Training, Team Leadership, Microsoft Word, Physical Security, Program Management, Leadership Development, Operations Management, Computer Hardware, Management, Logistics, Windows, Policy, Human Resources, Security Operations, Project Planning, Analysis, Military Experience
steve inmon
Sherwood, Arkansas
retired at jeannie inc
phd plowing hoeing & digging, work
north little rock 1963 — 1965
phd plowig hoeing & digging, work
jeannie inc August 2005 - Present
Alan Risener
Macon, Georgia Area
at Churchboomer.com
ChurchBoomer OwnerChurchboomer.comFebruary 2009 - Present
Cumulus Broadcasting June 2005 - April 2008
Results Radio November 2002 - September 2004
Bud Bowlin
Benefits Advisor @ Zenefits.com
The University of Texas at Dallas 1975 — 1976
MA, International Marketing
Master of Arts, International Marketing/ Management
BS, Business
Bachelor of Science, Business/Economics
Zenefits April 2015 - Present
Arizona Benefits Company July 2000 - Present
Arizona Benefits Company July 2000 - April 2015
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office January 2007 - December 2014
Agency Resource Group April 2005 - January 2007
Rogers Benefit Group October 1979 - July 2000
Datotek Inc September 1974 - October 1979
United States Army June 1967 - September 1974
RCA - Computer Systems Division October 1970 - September 1972
TASER Instructor, Competitive Analysis, Product Development, Negotiation, Insurance, Sales, Management, Health Insurance, Employee Benefits, Customer Service
Bob Leopoldus CPCU Agent
Agent Met Life Auto And Home
Western State University 1969 — 1970
Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Met Life Auto and Home January 2012 - Present
State Farm And Farmers Insurance June 1970 - January 2012
Carolyn McFadden
University of Houston 1986 — 1987
Louisiana Tech University 1969 — 1970
Paralegal October 1984 - Present
Document Review, Civil Litigation, Courts, Legal Assistance, Litigation, Litigation Support, Paralegals
Dan Udouj
retail mgr. at SR Co.
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Donna Key
Virtuoso 2007 - 2012
Frosch Travel January 1997 - March 2007
Use Sabre, Book air, hotels, cars, familiar with use of..., backoffice procedures..., able to do ARC report, can do both leisure and..., issue tickets
Ginger McCutchen
Retired School Teacher
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Education
Mansfield High School August 1980 - June 2006
Detroit Tool and Mold March 1973 - April 1978
System Administration, C, Linux, Team Management, Network Security, Security, Business Development, Active Directory, Troubleshooting, Business Analysis, Network Administration, Strategic Planning, Windows Server, TCP/IP, DNS, Negotiation, DHCP
Mike McGaugh
Managing Partner at McGaugh Management Group, LLC
University of Southern California 1977 — 1979
Master of Science (MS), Systems Management (R&D)
Cameron University 1972 — 1974
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration, Management and Operations
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology and Chemistry
McGaugh Management Group, LLC March 2005 - Present
McDonnell Douglas and The Boeing Company September 1989 - March 2006
U.S. Army August 1967 - August 1987
Pete Tompkins
Shreveport, Louisiana Area
BSCHe
pre-engineering
Talascend Worldwide Technical Resources April 2014 - Present
Modular Process Control June 2008 - August 2013
Clean Harbors October 2005 - January 2008
Lion Oil Company January 2004 - October 2005
El Dorado Chemical June 1998 - September 2002
PCS Nitrogen November 1991 - June 1998
Columbia Nitrogen/Arcadian/PCS Nitrogen May 1989 - November 1991
Petrochemical, Team Building, Manufacturing, P&ID, Engineering, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Training, Microsoft Office, Construction, Project Engineering, Program Management, Management, Strategic Planning, Chemical Engineering, Project Planning, Continuous Improvement, Process Engineering, Energy, Factory, Petroleum, Pumps, Refinery, Root Cause Analysis
John Whiteside
Senior Vice President Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty International Realty
BA, Political Science
Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty April 2014 - Present
Coldwell Banker Real Estate June 1984 - April 2014
Whiteside Associates Realtors June 1983 - March 1997
Greenville, South Carolina Area
Owner at Sales Heartbeat
Sales Heartbeat July 2012 - Present
Horne Industries, Hernreich Broadcasting, Cumulus, Shepherd group, Source Marketing, Donrey Media January 1976 - April 2012
Class, Inc., KWCK AM & FM December 1987 - December 1997
Editing, Social Media, Copywriting, Customer Service, Public Relations, Blogging, Teaching, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Advertising, Microsoft Office, Social Media Marketing, Copy Editing, Marketing Strategy, Creative Writing, Leadership, Sales Management, Sales, Broadcast, Integrated Marketing, Coaching, Radio Broadcasting, Media Planning, Event Management, Online Advertising, Lead Generation, Media Relations, Email Marketing, New Business Development, Radio Advertising, Online Marketing, Marketing Communications, Radio, Digital Marketing
Charles Newland
Springfield, Missouri Area
President at Newlands Lodge, Float Trips & Conference Center
Bachelor's degree, Zoology/Animal Biology
Newlands Lodge, Float Trips & Conference Center January 1974 - Present
Charlie Reece
Politics & Management
University of Maryland College Park 1968 — 1972
BS, Political Science and Government
NA, General Education
City of Green Forest, AR September 2009 - Present
Red Lobster October 1975 - May 2006
1776, Inc January 1996 - March 2000
Darryls 1980 - April 1982
Management, Restaurants, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Strategic Planning, Team Building, Leadership, Coaching, Training, Employee Relations, Change Management, Event Management, Human Resources, Performance Management, Operations Management, Customer Service, Succession Planning, Executive Coaching, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Food Service, Restaurant Management, Inventory Management, Budgets, Employee Training, Public Speaking, Food, Hospitality, Event Planning, Profit, Time Management, P&L, Food & Beverage, Customer Satisfaction, Recruiting, P&L Management, New Restaurant Openings, Hiring, Retail, Public Relations, Process Scheduler, Social Networking, Government, Catering
Don Fielding
Independent Photography Professional
none, Art design and music
Photo Shop RetiredPhoto Shop$
Commercial Photography, Portrait Photography, Photography, Event Photography, Digital Photography, Headshots, Fine Art Photography, Portraits, Still Life, Editing
Gail Zachary
Executive Assistant at The Rosewood Corporation
The Rosewood Corporation 1975 - Present
The Rosewood Corporation 1975 - 2012
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Outlook
Herb Riley
MicrobiologistTeacherClown
Sparks School Medical Technology 1968 — 1969
Bachelor of Science (BS), Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Self-employed June 1969 - Present
Union Christain Academy March 1999 - May 2006
Sparks Regional Medical Center June 1969 - March 1999
Joe Colten
Brownsville, Texas Area
agent at Century 21 Johnston Co
applied science, electronics
Century 21 Johnston Co 2000 - Present
Real Estate, Sellers, Foreclosures, Buyer Representation, First Time Home Buyers, Short Sales, Listings, Rentals, Single Family Homes, Relocation, REO, Condos, Investors, New Home Sales, Referrals, Townhomes
Jonnie Bart
retired at Gaither Mountain Retreat
Marshall High School
Gaither Mountain Retreat
Budgets, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Training, Program Management, Leadership, Sales, Public Speaking
Lawrence Jacimore
Owner at Data File Storage
Webster University - Little Rock, AR 1986 — 1988
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
- 1963 — 1968
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mathematics
Data File Storage December 1989 - Present
Customer Service, New Business Development, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Operations Management, Marketing, Budgets, Sales, Management, Negotiation, Project Management
LeeAnna Richardson
office manager at Broadway Transfer and Storage
Broadway Transfer and Storage LOAN OFFICERRIVER TOWN BANKJuly 2004 - February 2008
Marty Aldridge
Independent Telecommunications Professional
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism
Georgia Telecom Supply, Inc. Office ManagerGeorgia Telecom Supply, Inc,2009 - December 2012
Verizon/GTE/Contel 1989 - 2003
Telecommunications, FTTx, Computer Network..., Vendor Management, Telephony, Process Improvement, VoIP, Ethernet, Voice Mail
Michael Puckett
Owns Creative Stream a Graphics and Marketing Firm
2 Years, Graphic Design
ZIN Urban Wine & Beer Bar November 2010 - Present
Creative Stream December 2001 - Present
Advantage Communications, Inc. August 2009 - Present
Combs & Company Advertising 2001 - 2008
Heathcott Associates 1993 - 2001
Faulkner & Associates 1983 - 1985
Roberts, Smith, Mougeot & Weathersby 1976 - 1977
Brochures, Mobile Design, Logo Design, Creative Direction, Layout, Business Cards, Graphic Design, Flyers, Art Direction, Direct Mail, Advertising, Catalogs, Annual Reports, Brand Development, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Image Manipulation, Letterhead, Magazines, Marketing, Corporate Identity, Photography, Pre-press, Graphics, Typography, Posters, Art, Illustrator, Corporate Branding, Banners, Visual Communication, Website Development, Packaging, Illustration, Branding & Identity
Sam Wakefield
Bachelor's Degree, Music Education, all
Community Outreach, Event Planning, Leadership Development, Nonprofits, Preaching, Public Speaking, Teaching, Volunteer Management
Mary Ann Rollans
Dean at Arkansas Tech University
Ed.D., Adult Education/Higher Ed. Adm.
University of Central Arkansas 1970 — 1972
M.S., Education/English
B.A., English Education/Speech
Arkansas Tech University July 1980 - April 2015
Higher Education, Teaching, Staff Development, Community Outreach, University Teaching, Adult Education, Volunteer Management, Leadership Development, Student Affairs, Public Speaking, Distance Learning, Strategic Planning, Instructional Design, Nonprofits, Policy, Student Development, Research, Career Counseling, Fundraising, Admissions, Academic Advising, PowerPoint, Program Development, Curriculum Design, Grant Writing, Training
Troy Lefler
VP at Ozark Fluid Power
BS, Mathematics
Ozark Fluid Power 1979 - Present
Ozark Fluid Power 1979 - 2013
Cheryl Ticer
Hector, Arkansas
coowner at Short and Sweet Miniature Horses
Short and Sweet Miniature Horses May 2004 - Present
Tyson Foods November 1991 - February 2003
Gary Kirklin
President of sales and installation if data, telephone, & alarm systems. at ARKANSAS ALARM & TELEPHONES
Attended two years before joining Army, Accounting
ARKANSAS ALARM & TELEPHONES May 1986 - Present
Arkansas Alarm & Telephones April 1986 - Present
a, Software Installation, Cabling
George Toney
Government Administration Professional
Bachelor's Degree, Business/Ecoonomics/Military Science
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs November 2003 - Present
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 1972 - 2002
Flying, SCUBA,...
Glenda Edwards
Regional Broker Support
Crye-Leike Realtors February 2012 - Present
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This is a preliminary version of the Bibulo.us Cocktail Taxonomy and a request for comments on it from the bar community.
During the writing of the first Bibulo.us cocktail book it has become apparent that existing methods of categorizing cocktail recipes do not handle wine-, beer-, champagne-, and other low-alcohol-based drinks in a consistent fashion with other drinks.
The goals of this taxonomy are thus to create a consistent, regular, and objective method for organizing cocktail recipes by type.
Consistent such that the approach does not vary by type of drink.
Regular such that it can be quickly applied and the method easily remembered.
Objective such that it does not require subjective judgments such as whether a drink is best described as "dry" or "sweet".
By their nature, regular taxonomies often contain groups of things which are distinct from each other. For example, among fruit we can see that citrus are an obvious grouping, but must concede the very distinct character of orange vs. lime. The goal of this taxonomy is not to create groups in which every group is without internal distinctions, but to create an easy way to refer to cocktails which share significant common qualities.
Occasionally Mr. Embury could get carried away. He explained, offhandedly and unhelpfully, that ''essentially the sidecar is nothing but a daiquiri with brandy in the place of rum and Cointreau in the place of sugar syrup or orgeat.'' Well, all right. And ''Romeo and Juliet'' is the same as ''Two Gentlemen of Verona,'' if you delete the tragic ending and make Juliet a man.
As you will see below, the Daiquiri and the Sidecar are indeed within the same group, but that is by no means meant to suggest that they are the same drink. What it does imply, though, is that someone who loves Sidecars should definitely try a traditional Daiquiri sometime.
The Bibulous Taxonomy of Cocktails allows the placement of any drink within its logical group based on the results of no more than five questions.
QUESTION 1: Does the drink contain juice (or vinegar)?
Note: Drinks in which a piece or pieces of fruit (not just peel) is muddled—for example, the Mojito—contain juice.
If yes, the drink is considered CITRUSY JUICY. If no, it is SPIRITUOUS.
QUESTION 2: Does the drink contain dairy?
Note: This is dairy in its most traditional sense, encompassing not only milk and cream but also eggs.
If yes, the drink is in either the CITRUSY JUICY DAIRY or SPIRITUOUS DAIRY family, based on the answer to the first question. If no, continue to the next question.
QUESTION 3: Does the drink contain bubbles?
Note: Bubbles encompasses all fizzy ingredients such as champagne, soda water, cola, ginger ale, tonic, cider, and beer.
If yes, the drink is in either the CITRUSY JUICY BUBBLES or SPIRITUOUS BUBBLES family, based on the answer to the first question. If no, continue to the next question.
QUESTION 4: Does the drink contain sweetener(s)?
Note: This does not refer to naturally sweet ingredients such as "sweet vermouth" but to sugar, simple syrup, other syrups, cordials, and non-bitter liqueurs.
If yes, the drink is in either the CITRUSY JUICY SWEETENED or SPIRITUOUS SWEETENED family, based on the answer to the first question.
If no, then the drink is in either the CITRUSY JUICY DRY or SPIRITUOUS DRY family, based on the answer to the first question.
The last question is used to identify the cocktail group within the designated family to which this drink belongs.
QUESTION 5: How is temperature incorporated into the served drink?
the drink is served hot.
The Fizz Group, e.g., a Ramos Gin Fizz contains juice and egg, and is served up.
The Grasshopper Group, e.g., a Grasshopper does not contain juice, does contain cream, and is served up.
The Milk Punch Group, e.g., a Milk Punch does not contain juice, does contain milk, and is served with rock ice.
The Irish Coffee Group, e.g., an Irish Coffee does not contain juice, does contain cream (the whipped cream despite being on top like a garnish is a key ingredient), and is served hot.
The Bellini Group, e.g., a Bellini contains juice, but no dairy, has champagne, and is served up.
The Collins Group, e.g., a Tom Collins contains juice, but no dairy, has soda water, and is served with rock ice.
Kir Royale Group, e.g., a Kir Royale does not contain juice or dairy, has champagne, and is served up.
Americano Group, e.g., an Americano does not contain juice or dairy, has soda water, and is served with rock ice.
Daiquiri Group, e.g., a Daiquiri contains juice, but no dairy or bubbles, has sugar, and is served up.
Margarita Group, e.g., a Margarita contains juice, but no dairy or bubbles, has Cointreau, and is served with rock ice.
Zombie Group, e.g., a Zombie contains juice, but no dairy or bubbles, has sugar, and is served with cobble or crushed ice.
Hot Toddy Group, e.g., a Hot Toddy contains juice, but no dairy or bubbles, has sugar or honey, and is served hot.
Martinez Group, e.g., a Martinez contains no juice, dairy or bubbles, has maraschino liqueur, and is served up.
Old Fashioned Group, e.g., an Old Fashioned contains no juice, dairy or bubbles, has sugar, and is served with rock ice.
Julep Group, e.g., a Mint Julep contains no juice, dairy or bubbles, has sugar, and is served with cobble or crushed ice.
Whiskey Skin Group, e.g., a Whiskey Skin contains no juice, dairy or bubbles, has sugar, and is served hot.
Bronx Group, e.g., a Bronx contains juice, but no dairy, bubbles or sweetener, and is served up.
Bloody Mary Group, e.g., a Bloody Mary contains juice, but no dairy, bubbles or sweetener, and is served with rock ice.
Manhattan Group, e.g., a Manhattan contains no juice, dairy, bubbles or sweetener, and is served up.
Are these the right terms for the families? [NOTE: Updated name from Citrusy to Juicy January 27, 2013.
Were you able to come up with any drinks that create classification problems or which clash so wildly with the other drinks in their group that further subdivision seems necessary?
Thank you for your assistance in improving this taxonomy before the book comes out!
April 14, 2013: Caught up with a change made earlier but not listed and clarified sweeteners to note "non-bitter liqueurs". Thus for example, a drink with Benedictine, an herbal liqueur, is sweetened, and one with amaro or one of the more syrupy quinquinas is not (unless it has other sweeteners in it, of course).


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After much needed rest and a little yoga in Luang Prabang, we took a bumpy van to Vang Vieng for some river adventures and climbing.
Vang Vieng, Laos was once on the South East Asia backpackers radar for it a raucous river tubing parties. Several blog posts I've read like this one described tubing as "One of the greatest parties on the planet" complete with booze, drugs, and permanent markers (I don't quite get that one). But in 2012 after a string of accidents and even deaths, the Laosian government closed several of the river bars and tore down the dancing platforms.
Today tubing in the river is a peaceful and serene, albeit short experience. We were suprised to hear that if you continue tubing without making any stops you would be back to town in just an hour. After paying for a tube in town, you're taken in the back of a truck a few kms up river. We did this in college all the time so it felt strangely familiar, although with much prettier landscape, cleaner water, and less rednecks.
Of course there are still a few mostly empty bars left. Our favorite served a free bracelet and shot with each beer.
So we tubed, had a few beers, and made a few friends. At one point our motley crew included Chinese, Dutch, German, British, and Japanese.
All in all it was a fun time, just too short. I could have gone back and done it all over again!


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Texas LGBTs Reminded of Affordable Care Act's Shortened Enrollment Period
November 2, 2017 | By Sam Sanchez
The enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act is November 1 to December 15. (Images courtesy Out2Enroll.org)
Equality Texas is spreading the word to the LGBT community that the Affordable Care Act is still the law of the land and consumers can sign up for health care coverage during this year's shortened enrollment period from November 1 to December 15.
In an email sent out on October 31, Equality Texas CEO Chuck Smith writes, "Even though Congress has repeatedly failed to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, the Trump Administration is sabotaging the health insurance marketplaces — and those who need coverage . . . Given these repeated attacks on our health care, this will be the hardest year ever to make sure that LGBT people get the health insurance they need . . ."
In its email, Equality Texas says that since 2013, the ACA has helped a significant number of LGBT people get access to affordable health insurance. "Thanks to the law, the uninsured rate for low- and middle-income LGBT people has dropped by an overwhelming 35%."
Anyone planning to get health insurance from the ACA should bear in mind:
This year's open enrollment period begins on November 1, 2017 and ends on December 15, 2017. If you do not enroll during this time, you may be locked out of health insurance until 2019.
You can still receive financial help to make premiums and out-of-pocket costs more affordable. Last year, 8 in 10 people qualified for a discount on their premiums, and most people can find health insurance for $50 to $100/month.
The Affordable Care Act protects you and your family from discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity when you're exploring, applying for, or enrolling in health insurance coverage. If you are mistreated, you have rights.
Consumers who qualify and fail to sign up will still face steep penalties.
LGBT consumers who want help from someone who understands their questions about same-sex coverage and transition-related care should check out the website of Out2Enroll, a national campaign to empower LGBT consumers to get access to health care.
Locally, check out EnrollSA
In San Antonio, EnrollSA kicked off the ACA enrollment period with an October 30 press conference featuring County Judge Nelson Wolfe, City Councilwoman Ana Sandoval, and Dr. Colleen M. Bridger, director of SA Metro Health.
Nearly 120,000 in the San Antonio area rely on the ACA for affordable health care. There are 25 locations where local consumers can sign up for the ACA. Use this link to find a location and schedule an appointment online. You can also call 211 or 210-977-7997 to request enrollment assistance.
"Spread the word," Smith writes in the Equality Texas email. "The Trump administration won't lift a finger to help our community—so it's on each of us to get the word out about the December 15 deadline. Post it on social media and make sure your loved ones are insured."
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What actions should be taken following Jordan's third universal periodic review?
On November 12, 2018, the United Nations Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) adopted a draft report following the review of Jordan's human rights record on November 8.
(Geneva, October 11, 2018) – Alkarama has requested the urgent intervention of the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) in the case of Ismail Al Wahwah, a 60-year-old Jordanian-Australian citizen who remains detained without charge since he was arrested at Amman airport on July 25, 2018.
UPDATE: Abdul Wahab Al Jaghbir was released without charge on September 10, 2018.
(Geneva, June 20, 2018) – On June 19, 2018, Alkarama requested the urgent intervention of the United Nations Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID) in the case of Abdul Wahab Al Jaghbir, a 33-year-old Lebanese-Jordanian citizen who has been missing since his arrest at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman on May 31, 2018.
Geneva (April 25, 2018) – On December 22, 2017 and January 8, 2018, a teacher and a 19-year-old student were arrested by members of Jordan's General Intelligence Directorate (GID), and subsequently detained incommunicado, tortured, and coerced into confessing to "supporting terrorism".
In November 2018, Jordan's human rights record will be reviewed before the UN Human Rights Council during the country's third Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The UPR process sets out "to prompt, support, and expand the promotion and protection of human rights on the ground" by assessing the human rights situation in each of the UN Member States every four and a half years.
On November 9, 2017, following its review of the current human rights situation in Jordan, the UN Human Rights Committee (HR Committee) published its concluding observations, raising concerns over the human rights violations committed under the pretext of counter-terrorism, the issue of torture and the treatment of refugees, among other issues.
After being disappeared for two months and subjected to torture and ill-treatment over the course of his three-month detention, Ramsi Suleiman, a 39-year-old pharmacist, was released without charge on August 17, 2017 from the General Intelligence Directorate (GID) premises in Amman.


GOAL: Before you leave today you will have the opportunity to begin learning about financial decisions & money!
Complete the other 4 targets & 2 games before moving to the next unit.
How can you use it now and/or in your future?
Get with your LifeSmarts group and work on a quiz.
What is the difference between a need and a want? Give an example of each.
What is the difference between a job and a career? Name some jobs and some careers you are interested in, referring to the "My Future" letter you filled out in the Vault program. The "My Future" letter can be accessed in the Resources section of the course or in the "Tools" section of the student portal.
What are some careers that people you know have had? Why do you think they chose those careers?
What are some examples of different interests and talents that could be related to careers you are interested in? What type of education or jobs might be useful in building careers you are interested in?
We will research some of these careers. The goal is for you to identify careers of interest and determine if you might have the interests or talents necessary for that career, or how you might acquire the necessary skills for that career.
Take out the Vault "My Future" letter you completed.
What types of education, jobs, interests, and talents might be related to the career you chose? Someone in your group write them down.
What are the different types of household expenses that you learned from the Vault program? Explain the difference between expenses that are needs and expenses that are wants.
Why is it important that expenses do not exceed income? How can a budget help with managing expenses, and creating savings?
Do Making Plans with Money module.
Class Activity: We will be working on a budget to overcome some spending challenges. The goal is for you to understand how budgets can be effective in making a plan for spending, and for managing money in general, and as a tool to help prioritize wants and needs and help create savings. 1.
You will be doing an in-class exercise that involves working on a budget. Get the Vault Budget Worksheet from your teacher.
Review the budget–Explain the "Income" column and the "Expenses" column.
What is the problem with the budget. Why is it an issue?
Brainstorm different ideas for balancing the budget, if the income cannot be changed. Consider wants vs. needs.
Modify the budget by creating a new list of expenses in the "Revised Expenses" column of the worksheet. Add up the expenses to make sure they are in line with income. Remember that the needs will need to stay in the budget.
Further modify the budget by creating a second new list of expenses in the "Revised Expenses – Savings and Charities" column of the worksheet. This budget will need to have $200 for savings per month, and to give $10 – 25 to charity per month. Add up the new expenses to make sure they are in line with income.
Present your ideas for budget modifications to the class, and the kind of changes you had to make to balance the budget, and also to have enough income for savings and charity. Which charities in the Vault™ program matched your interests and what charities you would like to support in the future? Refer to the "Choosing a Charity" worksheet that you completed in the course, which can be accessed in the Resources section of the course or in the "Tools" section of the student portal.
Before you leave today, open the Google Doc from last class. Based on what you learned today, please adjust your responses to the questions below, if necessary, and share it with me again…….. Use good writing technique.
What is credit–explain how it is a loan that needs to be repaid. What is interest? How is interest an added expense when using credit?
What are the different types of expenses that you learned in the Vault program? When might it be best to use credit? When might it be best to use cash?
Class Activity: Discussing how credit and cash are sources of payment. You will be going into groups to learn more about the best times to use credit or cash. The goal is for you to understand the possibility of credit as a positive money management tool, but also the disadvantages when it is misused, including interest costs and the potential to spend beyond your means.
Get the Vault Credit vs. Cash Scenarios Worksheet and review the scenarios quietly on your own.
Move into groups of four.
Your group will be assigned a scenario.
Using a Google Doc, type the title of the scenario on the page. EVERYONE IN YOUR GROUP SHOULD DO THIS–You may use your Chromebook.
Next type "cash payment" or "credit payment" on the sheet based on your group's consensus. Using good writing skills, explain why this is the best choice for your scenario.
Before you leave today, share a Google Doc with me answering the following questions. Use good writing technique.
What is personal risk–use examples from the Vault program. What are some other examples of personal risk that you know or are concerned about?
What are household risks–use examples from the Vault program. What are some other examples of household risk that you know or are concerned about?
What is insurance? What does insurance protect against? How can you manage or prevent risks in your own life?
Complete the Insurance & Safety unit.
Identify personal risks and household risks.
Get into groups of four. Divide into two teams within each group: the Risk Takers and the Risk Managers.
Get the Risk Management Worksheet to the Risk Manager team.
Each Risk Taker team needs to choose two personal risks and two household risks.
Next, within the groups brainstorm different types of protection against the risks.
BE SMART WITH YOUR ON.LINE CART ACTIVITY 1 & 2–Go to the App Store on your Chromebook & download the SCAN QR app.
GOAL: To demonstrate your knowledge of Digital Citizenship.
I can identify the best practices of how to conduct myself online.
Digital Citizenship Project Instructions: You need to create a project that reflects everything we have been learning and discussing in the area of Digital Citizenship. Keep in mind the Internet Safety exercises in PowerMyLearning, how to determine if a website is a trustworthy source, digital footprint, and identifying online scams. Adding research and current statistics will help you score higher.
RESEARCH: Decide what data & statistics you want to include. What do you think is most important?
You have today and next class to finish this. You will present your final product to the class.
Before you leave today you will have the opportunity to begin creating your presentation. You will finish it next class.
Use a presentation software program as an aid in delivering a business presentation.
You have just taken first place in Introduction to Business Presentation at your FBLA State Leadership Conference, and you are now faced with the need to raise over $2,000 per person on your team to attend the FBLA National Leadership Conference in Atlanta. Prepare a 7-minute presentation that can be used in front of a variety of potential sponsors that may include community service groups, local small businesses, the school board, etc.
TODAY: Get organized!! Who will do what in your group so that you are working efficiently? Will you use a Prezi or PowerPoint? Create a Google Doc. Share it with me and your partner.


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Utility Focus
Company Release
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Promising outlook for CGD despite challenges
The city gas distribution (CGD) sector is witnessing considerable expansion across both the compressed natural gas (CNG) and piped natural gas (PNG) segments. In light of this, CGD players are planning to invest further in the sector. However, to facilitate growth, challenges such as low returns on investments, lack of appropriate tariffs and financial viability concerns need to be resolved. Industry experts comment on the state of the sector and its future outlook…
How has the company's performance been in the past year and what are your future plans?
Rajeev Mathur
We expect to maintain 7-8 per cent growth in volume sales in the current year. While 70 per cent of our volume sales come from CNG, PNG and industrial sales together account for 30 per cent of the total sales volume. Of these, the CNG segment is growing at a much faster rate. At the same time, the PNG segment has received a push from the government, with a target to provide another 10 million PNG connections over the next three years.
Currently, Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) operates 193 CNG stations in Mumbai and its adjoining areas. Going forward, it plans to increase its capacity by adding 15 to 20 CNG stations on average each year. MGL has 900,000 PNG connections and plans to add another 135,000 connections this year. Further, in the coming years, the company plans to add 150,000 connections annually. In terms of sourcing options, about 15 per cent of the company's gas requirements are met through regasified liquefied natural gas (R-LNG).
While the company usually undertakes a capex of about Rs 2 billion each year, this year, an estimated Rs 2.5 billion will be spent as capex. This figure is expected to rise to Rs 3 billion annually in the future. The focus areas for such capex will be the new geographical area in Raigarh where 20 new CNG stations and a steel pipeline network will be set up. Further, MGL has seen an increase in its profits this year over 2015.
Nitin Patel
While Gujarat Gas Limited (GGL) usually witnesses a year-on-year growth of 8-10 per cent, of late, the growth has been stagnant. However, the CNG segment specifically has continued to maintain a growth rate of 8-9 per cent per annum.
There has been a conscious effort on the company's part to add more CNG/PNG connections as compared to industrial connections. Earlier, indus-tries used to account for an 80 per cent share in sales while CNG/PNG connections accounted for only 20 per cent sales. However, the split has been constantly improving in favour of CNG/PNG connections. While in 2015 the ratio of industries to CNG/PNG connections was 70:30, this year it is estimated to be 64:36. Going forward, the company expects to serve both the markets in equal proportion.
At present, GGL serves about 1.1 million domestic connections and operates 1,024 CNG stations. It plans to aggressively increase the number of CNG stations by adding 50-60 stations in the coming months. It also plans to add 300,000-350,000 PNG stations in the next few years. Besides, the company sources the majority of its gas (about 70 per cent) as R-LNG.
While the usual capex for GGL is Rs 4.5 billion-Rs 6 billion, the capex for 2016 is estimated at Rs 8 billion-Rs 9 billion since the company plans to fast-track some of its projects. The focus of such capex will be on network expansion. Moreover, the company has made profits of about Rs 700 million in the first quarter of 2016, as compared to Rs 1.54 billion last year.
Shridhar Tambrapani
Adani Gas Limited (AGL) uses about 1.2 million cubic metres of gas for its operations, of which over 400,000 units (or one-third) is sourced as R-LNG. Almost 60 per cent of the gas sourced is provided to CNG consumers. At present, the company serves about 100,000 domestic and 350,000-400,000 industrial consumers. Besides, it operates 65 CNG stations (45 in Ahmedabad, 13 in Faridabad, 6 in Vadodara and 1 in Khurja), and it plans to add another seven stations in 2016. While the company's CNG sales have seen an increase over the years, industrial sales have dropped. This decline can be largely attributed to falling international oil prices.
With regard to PNG connections, AGL currently serves around 260,000 domestic consumers, and has the infrastructure to serve another 800,000 consumers. However, consumers are not willing to shift to PNG. As in the past, the company will spend an estimated Rs 1.5 billion as capital expenditure this year.
What are the key issues and challenges faced by CGD players?
While sourcing of gas does not pose a problem for CGD players, several operational issues plague the sector. Difficulties in receiving clearances, operational challenges during monsoons, land availability constraints and lack of skilled manpower tend to slow down project implementation. In the long run, there is a need to rationalise tariff bids. At the same time, the regulator needs to ensure that the industry earns adequate returns. Other stakeholders such as local governments and municipalities need to be brought on board so as to lower the taxes levied on CGD developers. Only then can growth in the sector be sustained.
One of the biggest challenges in the sector today is procurement of technology that is reasonably priced and adaptable. There is also a lack of manpower. However, for GGL, procurement of land does not pose an issue. Most of the company's operations are in Tier II or Tier III cities, where access to land is relatively easy.
The industry continues to suffer from inefficiencies in gas supply. While the costs of providing connections are high, the regulatory board has fixed the cost that is passed on to consumers at Rs 5,000 per connection. Not only is this price too low, it is also refundable. Therefore, the provision of new connections is not financially viable for CGD companies. Furthermore, marketing gas proves to be a difficult task given the ease and convenience with which consumers can avail of cylinder supplies. Moreover, the payments that CGD companies are required to make to municipal corporations leave no room for the distributor to make profits. Almost 50 per cent of the capex undertaken by CGD firms is passed on to the municipal corporations. Furthermore, 10-15 per cent of the operational expenditure is passed on to the civic agencies in the form of lease rent and property taxes.
What are the future prospects of the sector?
The policy environment is conducive to the growth of the sector. The focus of the government on making cleaner fuels available is a step in the right direction. Going forward, one expects to witness more PNG connections in the sector. Further, the industry does not foresee any competition to the incumbents in the immediate future.
The industry expects to witness serious bidding in the upcoming eighth round of bidding. The regulator needs to ensure appropriate tariffs and adequate returns on developers' investments. The centre's focus on CGD, for instance through the Gas for India campaign, is welcome.
While the optimism in the sector is high, a sense of caution needs to be maintained while assessing the future prospects.
MGL's mobile app focuses on customer convenience
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'The Flash' Season 8: Who Is Ryan Choi in the Comic Books?
The Flash kicked off season 8 with a five-part event titled "Armageddon," which features many stars from across the Arrowverse. The end of episode 3 teased the return of some of these characters, but episode 4 will heavily feature Batwoman, Alex Danvers, and Ryan Choi. Many The Flash fans might remember Ryan Choi from "Crisis on Infinite Earths," but he has a lot of history in the comic books, as well.
Osric Chau as Ryan Choi and Danielle Nicolet as Cecile Horton | Photo: Katie Yu/The CW
Osric Chau first appeared in 'Crisis on Infinite Earths' as the comic book character Ryan Choi
The Arrowverse first introduced Ryan Choi, played by Osric Chau, in the comic book-inspired event, "Crisis on Infinite Earths." Ryan was a scientist living in Ivy Town who was married and had a kid. The end of days, or "Crisis," was taking out multiple universes, thanks to an antimatter wave created by the Anti-Monitor, and the Arrowverse heroes needed Ryan's help.
The team of superheroes recruited Ryan as the Paragon of Humanity to help them save the world from the Anti-Monitor. Although, it took a bit of convincing to get him to agree.
In the end, Ryan helped the other Paragons ensure the world's survival. He now lives on Earth-Prime among the rest of the heroes of the Arrowverse. But, Ryan Choi's run in the comic books would suggest that his time in the Arrowverse isn't over yet. Thankfully, fans will get to see him again in The Flash.
Ryan Choi is an iteration of the Atom in the comics
In the comic books, Ryan Choi is the third character to take on the mantle of the Atom. Ryan idolized Ray Palmer, the second iteration of the Atom. And after being born and raised in Hong Kong, he immigrated to the United States to take over Ray's position at Ivy University. Later, Ryan also took over Ray's superhero duties. "Crisis on Infinite Earths" nodded to his comic book history when Ryan fangirled over Ray Palmer during their first meeting.
After "Crisis," Osric Chau discussed his future as Ryan Choi with ComicBook.com and whether or not fans would see him follow his story in the comic books.
"I want Ryan to wear the Atom suit at some point. I would love for him to take on the full mantle of the Atom. We want the hero journey. I want him to earn it," Chau said. "So that's what I hope for, if it makes sense for the story. If it makes sense for him to hop into any of these shows. Does he have his own show? I don't know. But I hope that the powers to be are at least thinking about it."
Fans will just have to wait and see if they ever get to witness Chau in Ryan Choi's comic book costume in the Arrowverse. And perhaps they will in The Flash Season 8 Episode 4.
Who is faster now? Catch up before part 4 of #TheFlashArmageddon airs tomorrow: https://t.co/xBpQIzZZpX #TheFlash pic.twitter.com/dmWxwbtWQ7
— The Flash (@CW_TheFlash) December 6, 2021
Ryan Choi returns in 'The Flash' Season 8 Episode 4
Osric Chau reprises his role as Ryan Choi in The Flash Season 8 Episode 4, "Armageddon, Part 4." But this time, he's playing Ryan in 2031, and the future looks a lot different, thanks to Eobard Thawne.
The synopsis for "Armageddon, Part 4" reads, "Barry is shocked when Eobard Thawne returns in the most unexpected way, and with a tie to a loved one. Damien Darhk offers advice to Barry, but there is a catch. An epic battle begins with Reverse Flash pitted against The Flash, Team Flash, Batwoman, Sentinel, and Ryan Choi."
The Flash Season 8 Episode 4, starring Osric Chau as comic book character Ryan Choi, premieres on Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. ET on The CW.
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