Prof./Grandpa Oates
Chuck Oates
GM made it through bankruptcy court in 40 days?! Are thee kidding me? Make those Chevy Volts in a hurry, guys, before the gas prices go sky high again!

Male
61 years old
NORMAN, Redneckistan, Oklahoma
United States



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Club for Five

These folks can sing!








This Is Transportation:
100 Mpg Aptera


Road and Track Video

Aptera, Front and Back


Also, here's an article from Wired.com with
lots of information about the Automotive X Prize
as well as a good video of the new Aptera vehicle.





Software Engineering

"If builders built buildings the way programmers write programs, the first woodpecker that came along would destroy civilization"

--Weinberg's Law



Get Your Daily Dose of Oil Industry Propaganda Here



It's Time for Insurance to Cover
A U T I S M in Oklahoma




See this Nick's Law blog for more information.
See also the Autism Votes website, with a full-
page ad. by Autism Speaks in the Tulsa World.






Cable Connection Speed Test
From dslreports.com , 05 Dec 2008







MusicTchaikovsky, Shostakovich, Sibelius, Dvorak (that's "dVOR-zhahk," by the way), Rimsky-Korsakov, Brahms, Beethoven, Bach, Borodin, Percy Grainger, Aaron Copland, M. Moussorgsky, M. Glinka, J.B. Chance, Roland Seitz, William Billings, Alice Parker, Paul Hillier and all those very popular folks
MoviesAmerican Grafitti, Paint Your Wagon, What's Up Doc, The Sound of Music, Oh God!, With Honors, Good Will Hunting, Revenge of the Nerds, Man of the Year, Patch Adams, While You Were Sleeping, Miss Congeniality, In Love and War, Renaissance Man, and Anything by Ken Burns
TelevisionAnything on the [Discovery] Science Channel
BooksHofstader, D.R.: Godel, Escher, & Bach;
Feynman, Richard P.: Surely You're Joking Mr. Feynman
Hawking, Stephen: A Short History of Time

     Prof./Grandpa Oates's Details
Status:Married
Here for:Friends
Hometown:Amarillo, TX
Zodiac Sign:Aries
Children:Proud parent
Education:Post grad
Occupation:Math & Engr. Instructor

   Prof./Grandpa Oates's Schools
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK
Graduated: N/A
Degree: None
Major: Math / Engr. Instructor
 

2004 to Present
University Oklahoma Main Campus
Norman, OK
Graduated: 1975
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Master's Degree
Major: M.S. Computing Science
Minor: Industrial Engr./Electrical Engr.
Clubs: Graduate Teaching Assistant (GA), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)-Computer Society, Sooner Aero Club, American Mensa
 

1971 to 1978
University Oklahoma Main Campus
Norman, OK
Graduated: 1970
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: B.S. Industrial Engineering
Minor: Computing Science
Clubs: Army ROTC Scholarship, National Science Foundation Undergraduate Research Participation Program (NSF-URPP) <--(they've since changed those initials!), American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Institute of Industial Engineers, Tau Beta Pi (Engr. Honorary), Sigma Tau (Engr. Honorary), Alpha Pi Mu (Industrial Engineering Honorary)
Greek:   Gamma Delta Iota

1968 to 1970
Rice University
Houston, TX
Graduated: N/A
Student status: Alumni
Degree: None
Major: Science/Engineering ("S/E")
Minor: Drum Major, Marching Owl Band (The MOB)
Clubs: Baker '70 (but NOT Baker 13!), Rice Band, Rice Athletic Supporters (basketball pep band), Army ROTC Scholarship
 

1966 to 1967
Texas A & M University
College Station, TX
Graduated: N/A
Student status: Alumni
Major: National Science Foundation Summer Science Training Program (NSF-SSTP)
Minor: Math & Computing (IBM 7094 !), Summer 1965
 

1965 to 1965
Amarillo H S
Amarillo, TX
Graduated: 1966
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
Major: Advanced Science, Math, English
Minor: Drum Major, Golden Sandie Band
Clubs: Band, Orchestra, Latin Club, National Honor Society; National Merit Scholarship Finalist
 

1963 to 1966

   Prof./Grandpa Oates's Companies
13 - 4) OU: Research Asst., US Air Force Logistics Command: Industrial Engr., OU: Grad. Teaching "Asst.", Control Data, MTI, TOTCO, IMI, Seagate, PCTI, MicroInfo
o OKC, OK (& briefly Albany, NY), US
Industrial/ Systems/ Software Engr.
.

1968 - 1987
3) Monitronics, Inc.
Norman, Oklahoma, US
Systems Manager

1987 - 1990
2) Organon Teknika / bioMérieux
Oklahoma City, OK, US
Principal Engineer/Research Assoc. II
Product Development Engr. Dept.

1990 - 2004
1) OKC Community College
Oklahoma City, OK, US
Adjunct Math & Engr. Prof.
Science and Math Division

2004 - present



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  • Community college math and engineering instructor
  • Retired software engineer
  • Inveterate traveler (North America only, I'm sad to say
  • Amateur photographer
  • Title: His Sanctimonious Softwareliness Charles, Guru of Asynchrony --but you can call me Chuck




  • American Regionalism

    Since the topic has come up lately in converstions with my former students
    and with some of my keyboard cronies, here are a couple of Wikipedia
    articles that some of you may find useful or humorous or both. Enjoy!

    Nine Nations of North America

    Jesusland Map

    Redneckistan






    Norman Train Station / Community Center

    Some scouting for Marcie and Chris's wedding site






    Nursing Students

    Calculate the Drip Rate for THIS!


    Fluid Sculpture from Charlie Bucket on Vimeo


    Building Being Searched for 3-Digit IQ Scores

    (None Found)


    Building being searched for 3-digit IQ scores





    Norman's Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History

    née Stovall Museum







    ¿Hasta Luego, Polar Ice Cap?

    If this NASA image doesn't frighten you,
    then you don't understand the situation!

    For more information see this article.


    L O V E Yo' Mama!





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    --All photos on this site copyright 1959-2008 C.L. "Chuck" Oates, all rights reserved, unless otherwise noted--




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    Who I'd like to meet:

    Albert Einstein, Richard Feynman, Paul Dirac, Stephen Hawking, Werner Heisenberg, Murray Gell-Mann, Harold "Buddy" Rorschach (met him!), Marie Curie, Maria Montessori
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    Thought for the year:

    He who knows not and knows not he knows not is a fool; shun him.
    He who knows not and knows he knows not is simple; teach him.
    He who knows and knows not he knows is asleep; wake him.
    He who knows and knows he knows is wise; follow him.

    --Chinese Proverb

    Thoughts for the day:..

  • The soul would have no rainbows if the eyes had no tears.
  • A true friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart.

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    Prof./Grandpa Oates has 34 friends.
     Chasity 


     Dustin 


     Anne 


     Dinae 


     Nikki 


     Marcie 


     ☮☠♥Edna♥☠☮ 


     Megan 


     Shelby 


     co-co 


     Morgan 


     The Seanness 


     Lynn 


     Laurie 


     God Bless All My Internet Friends 


     jackson 


     frances 


     Melissa 


     Lori 


     Overstreet 


     Kimber 


     Alyss ;) (Duchess Cat) 


     Tougher than Nigerian Hair 


     Nicole Harte 


     Scott 


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     The Mother of A Vaccine Injured Child 


     Boomer 


     Club For Five 


     Norman, Oklahoma 


     OU Alumni Association 





    Prof./Grandpa Oates's Friends Comments
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    Laurie





    Jul 11 2009 9:49 PM

    Please check my blog about a Norman Oklahoma family whose teen daughter is battling Leukemia. 
    Chasity





    Jul 11 2009 3:49 AM

    Wonderful!! It's been pure bliss. The kids love it, I love it, the husband loves it. My stress level is to an all time low--it's great :) How is post grandbaby life treating you guys?
    Laurie





    Jun 30 2009 12:53 AM

    Hope your having a good summer.  :-)

    MySpace Comments
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    Dinae





    Jun 21 2009 3:53 AM

    So- you are already getting the priveledge of keep sweet baby girl through the night?! Hope your doing great:)
    Prof./Grandpa Oates





    Jun 18 2009 1:33 AM

    Good news: Changing a hundred or two baby diapers is a LOT more fun than doing the same for a 200 lb. adult!
    Laurie





    May 23 2009 6:53 PM

    Memorial Day MySpace Comments and Graphics

    Comments - Graphics - Layouts - Photobucket


    Nikki





    Apr 30 2009 4:31 AM

    Congrats Papa Oates! She's beautiful and she sure is lucky to have you as a grandpa. I'm sure you'll spoil her rotten. Miss you. I promise to come see you soon.
    ☮☠♥Edna♥☠☮





    Apr 29 2009 4:04 AM

    Yes, they are.. :) I am completely done with having kids and no plans on grandkids for a while, but it is nice getting new nieces and nephews now.. :) they are completely precious.. :) I know you will enjoy her so much.. :) I like the name..
    Laurie





    Apr 29 2009 3:20 AM

    Congratulations Grandpa!
    Chasity





    Apr 28 2009 5:36 PM

    I can only imagine!! What a wonderful day it is!!!! I'm so happy for you all.
    ☮☠♥Edna♥☠☮





    Apr 28 2009 5:37 PM

    Omg congrats grandpa. I'm sure being called that will never grow old.
    Dinae





    Apr 28 2009 8:12 PM

    Yay!!! Congrats!!!!
    Chasity





    Apr 28 2009 4:59 PM

    CONGRATS!!!! I'm so happy for all of you.

    Chasity





    Apr 23 2009 11:43 PM

    How's she doing?
    ☮☠♥Edna♥☠☮





    Apr 6 2009 1:22 AM

    Will this be the first grandbaby for you? Luckily i am not having grandchildren yet :) but I know it is exciting when my nieces and nephews have babies.. so congrats, enjoy and make sure you take lots of pics.. :)
    ☮☠♥Edna♥☠☮





    Apr 6 2009 12:46 AM

    I love the name.. :) cant wait to see pics.. :)
    Dinae





    Apr 3 2009 1:58 PM

    What's wrong?!
    ☮☠♥Edna♥☠☮





    Mar 28 2009 11:41 AM

    Why did you order all this crazy weather??? :). I'm ready for summer and no more cold. Hope you and the misses are keeping warm.
    Marcie





    Mar 24 2009 9:08 PM

    You know, being out here in the middle of nowhere I didn't even realize it WAS St.
    Paddy's day! I hope you guys are well! Miss you!
    Lynn





    Mar 18 2009 9:57 PM

    Aye, an' a happy St.
    Paddy's Day to ya, too!
    Laurie





    Mar 11 2009 7:38 PM


    PLEASE CHECK MY BLOG / BULLETIN FOR INFO ON OKLAHOMA'S RALLY FOR HEALTHCARE AT THE CAPITOL APRIL 1ST.


    THIS GROUP IS PLANNING THE RALLY - PLEASE PASS THIS ONE REPOST REPOST REPOST.


    http://www. okhealthcarereform. com/index. html
    Lynn





    Mar 4 2009 3:14 AM

    Thank your for reading my blog and commenting! Comments are always appreciated, 'cause they tell me what folks like to read and if I make sense.

    Hope all is well with you and yours. Have a pleasant evening.
    Dinae





    Feb 22 2009 2:11 AM

    Hi! I was at OCCC a couple weeks ago.
    Thought of you! Hope all is well!
    Laurie





    Feb 17 2009 12:14 AM

    Oh, my friend, it's not what they take away from you that counts. It's what you do with what you have left. ~Hubert Humphrey
    Photobucket
    Lynn





    Feb 14 2009 1:59 PM

    I absoulutely loved the comment! It made me smile!!!
    Happy Valentine's Day to you and your lovely wife
    LS
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