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What well known TV talk and game show host just passed away?
Who is Regis Phillbin
When is Doug Baker's next quarterly webcast?
July 29 - Q2 results and business priorities and the continued COVID-19 response
Betsy DeVos - Feb 2017 - current
Predecessors:
Phil Rosenfelt (acting for 1 month) Jan - Feb 2017
John King Jr - Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
What are some of the messed up things that happened in 2020?
Fires in Australia
Impeachment trial for trump
Kobe death
Brexit reality
Boy scouts bankruptcy
Swarm of Bees and Murder Hornets
Sarah Palin appeared on The Masked Singer and performed "Baby got back"
Tiger King
Missing North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un
George Floyd
Meth Alligators
Top 10 cuisines
1 - USA - Burgers, chocolate chip cookies
2 - Mexico - TACOS
3 - Thailand - Curry and Pad Thai
4 - Greece - Gyros, Spanokopita
5 - India - Dal, Dosa, Chai
6 - Japan - Miso, Sushi, Tempura
7 - Spain - Churros
8 - France - Macarons, Baguette
9 - China - Dim Sum, Sweet and Sour, soup dumplings
10 - Italian - Pizza, Pasta, Coffee
What are 3 of the top 2020 technology trends?
AI
Machine Learning
Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
Edge Computing
Virtual and Augmented Reality
Cyber Security
Block Chain
IOT
What is ECL stock up to?
$212.82 (+2.76) as of 10:28 am
When will Minnesota and Illinois decide on the 2020-2021 school year?
Minnesota - July 30
Illinois - Gov. Prizker has green-lit the return with masks, local districts and private schools can create their own plans - strongly encourage schools to provide in person instruction for students under 13
What could still happen in 2020?
Aliens
Massive Volcano erupts in Yellowstone - Yellowstone Caldera - cause ash to fall across over 50% of the USA
Betty White or Queen Elizabeth could die (98 and 94 respectively)
Donald Trump could get reelected
Nickelback end up as only band able to tour since they have covid immunity???
Sharks learning to walk on land and hunt people
Best Cell Phone
What is one of the "new" diet trends
Intermittent fasting, Keto
How do you get to the EDO intranet page?
Programs and Initiatives
Grow
Data Strategy
What was the cost of college tuition in 1950?
What is the cost of college tuition in 2020?
1950 - $600 University of Penn, $690 for Room and Board, $50 for books
2020 - $41,426 at Private, $11,260 in state public, $27,120 out of state public
What is a 2020 fashion trend for men?
Cross body bags
70's flare pants
Oversized blazers
Patchwork prints
over the knee shorts
Best TV
LG C9 OLED
Under $1k - Vizio M Series Quantum
Best Pic and sound - Sony Master series A9G OLED
Best TV Under $500 - Vizio VSeries 50Inch
What is the "new" milk trend
Oatmilk
What does PPD, MIP, and PIP stand for?
Performance Planning and Development
Management Incentive Plan
Performance Incentive Plan
(PIP at other places is referred to as Performance Improvement Plan - which has a completely different meaning and outcome)
What are the top 10 highest paid careers?
1 - 10 -Doctors $201 - $208k year
11 - CEO $184k
12 - 14 Medical (general, nurse anesthetists, dentist) $155 - 175k
15 - 16 Pilots and dentist - $147k
17 - Computer & Info Sys Mgr - $146k
18 - Architect / Engineering Mgr - $144k
19 - Petroleum Engineers - $137k
20 - Judges - $136k
What are some 2020 fashion trends for women?
Horsebit print silk shirts (Gucci)
Gypsy crochet midi dress
Hot pants
tiered ruffled taffeta maxi skirts
Skinny jeans are OUT
1 - On the Record
2 - Welcome to Chechnya
3 - Athlete A
4 - A Secret Love
5 - Schitts Creek
6 - Feel Good - Season 1
7 - The Baby Sitter's Club Season 1
8 - The Virtues
9 - What we do in the shadows
season 2
10 - Parks and Rec
Which fast food chain was sued for deception on a "new" food trend?
Bonus, what was the verdict of the lawsuit
Burger King - deceiving vegan, vegetarian and other customers into thinking it cooked the plant-based patties for its "impossible whopper" on different grills than those used to cook beef or chicken.
Federal Judge dismissed it stating that they failed to show that reasonable consumers were deceived into paying higher prices because of BK actual cooking methods. Plaintiff's never asked about their cooking method or request an alternative to satisfy their dietary requirements and the advertising did not promise cooking on a different surface.
What is the new ERG name?
DAWN - Disability, Ability, Wellbeing, Network
Launch Meeting on July 30 @ Noon
What is the average teacher salary?
What is the average college professor salary?
Teacher - $38k
Professor - $79 - 102k
(no, this wasn't meant to be a political statement)
What are the top 5 craziest questions asked on google?
Am I pregnant (90,500 monthly searches)
How do I get home (49,500 monthly searches)
Are aliens real (49,500 monthly searches)
Does farting burn calories (49,500 monthly searches)
When will I die (49,500 monthly searches)
Best states to live in (2019)
1 - Washington
2 - New Hampshire
3 - MINNESOTA
4 - Utah
5 - Vermont
6 - Maryland
7 - Virginia
8 - Massachusetts
9 - Nebraska
10 - Colorado