Oliver J DeSofi
Born in Cuba, educated in Germany. After WWII became a teenage spy for the US in Soviet occupied East Germany. After 2 years of this clandestine activity, returned to my native country. Continued my education at the University of Havana. Prior to Castro's takeover, legally immigrated to the US arriving with limited resources. Employed by American Airlines and within four years was one of few selected for AA's new Data Processing organization to develop and implement the first commercial interactive communications system in the world, AA's famous SABRE system, the foundation of the current on-line systems. By the end of the sixties, was chosen to head up the SABRE organization in Tulsa, OK. Concurrently, worked for the FBI as an undercover operative exposing Castro inspired activities intended to harm our country.
Recruited by the banking industry to recreate a similar computer environment as that used by the airlines, using my innovative and technically challenging concepts. Became a top bank executive at one of the 10 largest banks in the world. Subsequently retained by a Computer Services Co. to become their President & CEO. Retired early from this position to add medical expertise to my broad portfolio in order to become a 24/7 professional caregiver for my wife. She suffers from the severest form of Multiple Sclerosis, which has resulted in her becoming a quadriplegic. I have dedicated over 24 years to this complex job. While gaining my expertise in this intriguing field, I did consulting work for American Airlines and right after the first Gulf War was retained by the premier Saudi Arabian bank, Arab National Bank in Riyadh as their Head of Operations and Chief Technologist.
I published my autobiography titled "Intrigue, Capitalism, Love - My True Story" and a second book titled "Caregiving-My Story-Your Guide."
I am listed in Who's Who in the World, in America and in Science and Engineering.
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Recruited by the banking industry to recreate a similar computer environment as that used by the airlines, using my innovative and technically challenging concepts. Became a top bank executive at one of the 10 largest banks in the world. Subsequently retained by a Computer Services Co. to become their President & CEO. Retired early from this position to add medical expertise to my broad portfolio in order to become a 24/7 professional caregiver for my wife. She suffers from the severest form of Multiple Sclerosis, which has resulted in her becoming a quadriplegic. I have dedicated over 24 years to this complex job. While gaining my expertise in this intriguing field, I did consulting work for American Airlines and right after the first Gulf War was retained by the premier Saudi Arabian bank, Arab National Bank in Riyadh as their Head of Operations and Chief Technologist.
I published my autobiography titled "Intrigue, Capitalism, Love - My True Story" and a second book titled "Caregiving-My Story-Your Guide."
I am listed in Who's Who in the World, in America and in Science and Engineering.
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Budget Battles - Violation of Our ConstitutionWho created the financial problems? The taxpayers or the elite? The rulers, the 500+ individuals running our government. When you steal pencils, you end up before a judge, when the elite steal trillions of dollars, what happens?
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Labor UnionsBust them or praise them? What could possibly be the consequences of the confrontation between the public sector labor unions and state governments? The resulting demonstrations could conceivably escalate into a major national conflict.
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Second Hand SmokeFor years we have heard the drumbeat that smoking is dangerous to your health. Once the Surgeon General announced it, suddenly it became a sport to sue the tobacco companies. Now the emphasis is on second hand smoke What is the real silent killer?
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No Inflation, Really?For two years now, no cost of living adjustments have been given to recipients of government payments. It was based on their interpretation of numbers that we have experienced no inflation. Their own numbers do not support that contention.
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Health Care Debate - Here We Go Again!When are we finally going to develop a cost effective health care system, which would be the envy of the world, designed for all Americans with the help from the medical profession and not the insurance industry and lawyers? Do we not deserve that?
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Social Security: Will You Collect?Social Security is an INSURANCE policy. you are paying a premium called FICA. The "I" means Insurance. Unfortunately, the politicians, who have exempted themselves from the system, have shamelessly stolen your money.
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History - Past or Future?Our nation is increasing our national debt at an alarming rate and instead of pushing for bold efforts to prevent a financial collapse, we appear to be reaching for the self-destruct button. Have we not learned from history?
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TSA-Brilliant Minds at Work??Is security for your safety or for controlling you?
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The Untold Story of ThanksgivingA fictitious story about one of our favorite holidays.
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Terrorist Threats? Confusing the Uniformed!Are timed terrorist scares intended to have the majority (the uninformed) of the population surrender their constitutional freedoms?
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Osama Bin Laden in China?For years now we have been told Osama bin Laden is hiding in a cave or in a tribal region in Pakistan bordering Afghanistan, but we can't get a hold of him. The truth is, he isn't there!