QUESTION: sub rosa (sub RO-zuh) adverb Secretly, privately, or confidentially. [From Latin sub (under) rosa (rose). From the ancient practice of using a rose as a symbol of secrecy.] "The ugly tone of the sub rosa attacks was in marked contrast to the public campaigns of the top candidate." James Rainey and Massie Ritsch, Mayoral Race Darkened by Negative Ads in Final Days, The Los Angeles Times, Apr 9, 2001. This week's theme: Latin terms. ............................................................................ It is said an Eastern monarch once charged his wise men to invent him a sentence to be ever in view, and which should be true and appropriate in all times and situations. They presented him the words: "And this, too, shall pass away." How much it expresses! How chastening in the hour of pride! How consoling in the depths of affliction! -Abraham Lincoln, 16th
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ANS: A.Word.A.Day--sub rosa
Mark, Brian, and Steve, Further to my conversation two weeks ago with Mark, I would like to schedule a visit to Denver 11/19-20. As a reminder, Business Controls is looking at the security posture of Enron facilities worldwide. Currently, we are focusing our resources on domestic sites. At the moment, I am planning for one of our IT specialists to travel from Portland to assist me with reviewing IT back-up procedures, recovery, and continuity issues. If I could impose on you to provide some information about the office, it would greatly help in our planning. In particular, could you briefly describe the office(s); physical location, which floor, how large, how many employees, and any other Enron subsidiaries or offices in Denver. Additionally, would you be our point of contact, or can you designate someone? Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter.
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answer: Denver Visit
It was determined by a vote of the Forum Moderators at our meeting May 8th to form a new Forum (Forum VIII). This decision was based on the current Forum membership (81); the number of new members wishing to participate; and the number of prospective members currently in process. The new Forum affords a unique opportunity for existing members. In an effort to blend the experience of new members with seasoned Forum members, we are looking for the following: a) A member who wishes to change Forums b) Current Forum member having 3 years or less eligibility remaining in YPO who would like to help mentor an additional Forum. We are considering that this may give a member the opportunity to interact with other Houston YPOers or perhaps re-invigorate an individual's Forum experience. If you have any interest, please contact me by May 22nd. Please know that all questions, thoughts, or expressions of interest will be held by me in strict confidence. By way of process, the new Forum will participate in the draw with the other Forums who have indicated they need members. They will select first in the order. We trust that this process will give the new Forum an immediate opportunity to be successful. Thank you for your cooperation.
Answer: New Forum
Here is an email: Margaret, The forward power and gas price curves, unlike NYMEX futures prices, are not publicly available and are a closely guarded secret of the trading desks. We have no authority to release them without getting the head of the trading desk involved. Vince
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A: Fwd curves
Q: Rob, I got your name from Doug Leach. He thought that you would be the person to talk to about this. I got a call last night from Rudolph Maldonado. (The operator forwarded him our way.) He stated that he has some natural gas to sell in Saudi Arabia. His number is 562-866-1755. Could you give him a call and check this out? I told him that I would find someone that he could discuss this with. I can be reached at 3-6905 if you have any questions. Daren Farmer
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A: Saudi Arabia
Here is an email: Jeanie, I have a friend who is interested in an HR position with Enron. She spoke of a rotational program for HR that I am not familiar with. Do you know anything about the program, or who I might forward her resume to for an HR related position in general. She has a few years of experience with a smaller firm, and I think she's looking for a company with a more established HR department like Enron. Also, do you have knowledge of specific positions we are trying to fill in ENA? Any info would be helpful. Thanks. Mat
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A:
HR Position