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Jim Miller, Free-lance Activist. You got the START button? I'll push it.
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- Interest or role in support of sustainability or bioscience
- Biofuels. See: Algal Oil Diesel: http://algaloildiesel.wetpaint.com
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RESUME OF JAMES E. MILLER -- COMPREHENSIVE
530 NW 13th St., Corvallis, OR 97330
Email: jimmiller5418@yahoo.com
Wired: 541-757-9797
Wireless: 541-971-0403
Skype: jimmiller5417
EDUCATION:
Santa Ana Senior High School, 1953; Stanford University, A.B. 1957: Majors: economics, political science, history; Stanford University School of Law. J.D. 1959. Moot Court award. Continuing education in law and computer science. Montana State University, BS Agricultural Operations Technology, 2006.
LICENSES AND MEMBERSHIPS:
Member of California State Bar January 1960 to December 2001. Previous licenses: California Licensed Real Estate Broker California Talent Agency License
EMPLOYMENT AND PRACTICE
Private law practice, 1973 to 2001. Emphasis on commercial, real estate, business law, and construction defect litigation. Substantial experience in public and private school law, Intellectual Property Law and Entertainment Law. Owned licensed Talent Agency with offices in Los Angeles and San Diego.
Project Manager, Mt. Israel Recreation Project, 1991.
Rohr Industries, Inc. Corporate staff counsel, 1969-1972. Corporate and securities law, labor relations, litigation and advanced technology contracting.
County of Imperial. County Counsel, 1965- 1969. General counsel to County Board of Supervisors and departments, 28 school districts and five special districts.
County of San Diego. Deputy County Counsel, 1960-1965. Real property legal counsel, including eminent domain litigation, public works contracts and highway law.
United States Air Force, 1959 -1964. Staff Sergeant, Medical Corps.
Del Mangles Tile, 1953- 1957. Tile setter's helper and apprentice tile setter (summer job)
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
County Counsel, Imperial County, CA, 1965-1969. Chief legal advisor for 28 school districts. Advised on Calif. Education Code and applicable federal laws. Wrote and approved construction, maintenance and repair contracts. Prepared teacher dismissal kit. Develop legal means by which districts acquired relocatable classrooms. Represented school districts in litigation, including eminent domain. Attended course at Imperial Valley College. Wrote student handbook for Imperial Valley College. Issued opinions on school taxation matters.
Produced a video in the form of a documentary of the use of community and school swimming pools in Imperial County which was part of Dr. Miller’s campaign to pass school bond issues for swimming pools for Central Union High School District, El Centro, CA. Supervised legal aspects of school bond issues and tax over-ride elections. Supervised legal aspects of unification of school districts.
Deputy County Counsel, San Diego County, CA, 1960-1965. Represented school districts of San Diego County in real property matters, including leasing, purchasing, sale, quite title and eminent domain. Researched and wrote formal legal opinions.
CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE:
Planned Unit Development. Developed three unit planned unit development, Chula Vista, CA, including purchase, planning, PUD legal work, annexation to City of Chula Vista, contracting for engineering, contract administration, major grading, extension of utilities, financing, supervision, landscaping and fire protection. 1972 - 1974.
House construction. Planning for 3000 sq. ft. single story, residence, Chula Vista (Bonita), financing, bidding, contract administration, supervision, billing, fund control and labor employment. Performed construction work, including landscaping, concrete, irrigation, tile installation, carpentry and miscellaneous work.
Office building projects: Planned, financed and executed tenant improvements in four different office projects. Manager and part owner of 10,000 sq. ft. office building, Hillcrest, San Diego, mid-80's. Executed energy conservation plan: employed energy engineer, installed new temperature controls and a fire alarm system. Managed extensive remodeling of office building.
Project Manager:
Ivy Tower, San Diego, CA (1975-79) Formed limited partnership and purchased a 10,000 sq. foot, three office building in San Diego, CA. Mr. Miller as GP, remodeled the building, installed an executive suite, upgraded the HVAC system and installed a fire alarm system. Sold the building and forwarded the proceeds to the Anchor building project.
Anchor Office Building project, San Diego, CA (1979) Above partnership purchased office space parcel in Pacific Beach. Mr. Miller, as GP, directed efforts of architect to design building. Involved heavily in design decisions: structural, communications, HVAC, security, lighting, fenestration and elevator. Sold parcel with substantial profit to Mr. Miller and his wife and other partners.
Mt. Israel Recreation Area, for Olivenhain Municipal Water District,
CA, 1991. Employed as Project Manager by Bellfree Contractors, Inc. Supervised construction of riding and hiking trails, picnic areas, horse tethers, fences, gates, landscaping and irrigation systems. Designed and prepared all job cost spreadsheets; prepared progress billing; kept books, did banking; hired employees and subcontractors; supervised execution of work; acted as owner's representative to owner's staff; resolved fire damage and property claims; and operated heavy equipment.
El Campito, Descanso, CA, 2000. Employed as Project Manager for the development of a 63 acre horse ranch. Duties included due diligence review of project prior to close of escrow, planning and permits, construction of an extensive irrigation system ($30,000 plus); refitting well with pump and electrical service; brushing and grading; fencing; planting of 300 fruit trees.
Trail construction: Designed and build hydraulically operated mini-bull dozer. Extensive studies in hydraulic operating systems. Own and operate tracked excavator and maintained the same, including rebuilding hydraulic rams. Designed and built riding and hiking trails. Designed and built 8' wide by 20 foot long equestrian bridge. Wrote and obtain grants for trail construction. Supervised reconstruction of California Riding and Hiking Trail ($75,000 grant).
Equipment operation: Proficient in operating a skiploader, backhoe, and skid-steer loaders. Operated attachments including breakers, augers, and flail mowers. Have experience in operating a tracked front-end loader, CAT D4 bulldozer, compactors, trenchers, air tools, dump trucks, air compressor powered tools, power saws, most construction tools and engineering tools.
Housing project: Designed housing project, including 3000 sq. ft. house, three car garage and 640 sq. ft. apartment. Obtained permits and installed black and gray waste water systems, metal framing, metal roofing, finish plumbing, finish flooring, domestic water supply system, and fire water supply system. Designed, made and installed cabinets. Performed all contract administration, financing, employment of labor and supervision of work of others. Designed and installed leach field. Installed landscaping and irrigation systems.
Hydronic heating and cooling research: Conducted extensive research into hydronic heating and cooling systems, including, technology, regulations, licensing, design, parts and equipment supply, labor costs and availability, marketing, competition, job cost accounting, and financing. Studied design manuals, including Wirsbo. Pursued legal and political avenues toward modification of current regulations affecting the use of used oil for extraction of energy. Prepared extensive business plan for Alpine Applied Hydronics.
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL EXPERIENCE
Conducted nationwide search for job cost accounting software and evaluated 13 packages. Selected Master Builder by OMWare as best fit.
Used, sold and installed One-Write Plus, entry level business accounting - three businesses (office building, bread jobber, horse ranch).
Installed SBT Job Costing for blind and drapery business ($50k - 72k/mo. gross sales); accomplished data conversion, prepared financials for two years and trained bookkeeper.
Used QuickBooks.
Used Unix based, multi-terminal, debt collection software, including trust accounting, for collection agency.
Litigated numerous contractor cases involving accounting issues
Litigated several partnership dissolution cases involving accounting issues
Setup and operated job cost system for Bellfree Contractors for the Mt. Israel project (see above).
Setup and used several different accounting systems for law practice.
Two quarters of accounting, Stanford University
Evaluation of several software packages for use by the Company. Selection, review and evaluation of Master Builder software for the Company.
Bibliography. See End Note
COMPUTER LITERACY:
Conducting search for and evaluation of enterprise-wide business information systems. Focusing on relational databases and distributed computing with "best" technology. Examination includes LAN and WAN networks, Intranets and Extranets using browsers, and dedicated circuits. Evaluating enterprise level contact and sales managers including ACT! 2000, Telemagic Enterprise, Goldmine Front Office 2000 and Lotus Organizer.
Operated dedicated word processor (NBI 3000), 1979-1991
Operated CP/M, computer system, multi-task, system 1982-1989
Operated DOS based system; applications included MS Word, Word Perfect, Excel, and other office software. 1986-1991. ACT! user from 1988 to present.
Southwestern College courses in operating system (Sperry-Univac) and business information systems.
Operated collection agency with service bureau (mainframe) collection software 1982-1986.
Operated Throughbred (Unix clone) computer system, multi-task debt collection system. 1986 -1990.
Purchased and operated UNIX system, 1989-90, with dual station monitors. Completed UNIX class, 1991, at Palomar College.
Installed STB job cost accounting for client, did data conversion and produced two years of financial reports.
Purchased several computers running Windows with office suites. 1991 to present. Proficient in Word Perfect, Excel, ACT! Know many other office applications.
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Books and Articles:
Long, Mark; FINANCING THE NEW VENTURE; Adams Media Corporation; Holbrook, MA; 2000.
Lowry, Albert J., Ph.D; HOW TO BECOME FINANCIALLY SUCCESSFUL BY OWNING YOUR OWN BUSINESS - A Step-by-Step Guide to Independence and Profits, Simon & Schuster, New York, 1981.
Ruff, Howard, MAKING MONEY - Winning the Battle for Middle-Class Financial Success; Simon and Schuster, New York, 1984.
Small Business Resource Web Sites:
California Technology, Trade and Commerce Agency;
Liraz Publishing Co.; Managing a Small Business:
First Union, Small Business Resource Center:
National Information Clearing House, Small Business Development Center [Market Research, Business Counseling and more]:
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Energy Star site, "Find Money":
Small Business startup and venture capital financing & money finders web sites:
Enviro Tech Financial Inc.
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RESUME OF JAMES E. MILLER -- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
JAMES E. MILLER
530 NW 13th St., Corvallis, OR 97330; Ph. 541-757-9797; cell: 541-971-0403; email: jimmiller5417@yahoo.com
STATEMENT OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Apartment house, 1965: Purchased land and had eight unit apartment building constructed at 3663 Seventh Ave., San Diego.
Subdivision: Bought 12 acres in Bonita, 1972, recorded a minor subdivision, unincorporated County of San Diego.
Planned Unit Development: Annexed 4 acres to Chula Vista 1974; obtained permit for Planned Unit Development and recorded maps. Had three lots graded and did landscape and irrigation plans and installation for two acres.
SFR Construction: Designed and built 3000 sq. ft. single family residence, Bonita, 1976.
Gray water system Obtained first permit issued by San Diego County for gray water system; installed system was inspected and approved by County.
Tenant Improvements: Designed and contract for tenant improvements in leased spaces in three different office buildings.
Office Building: 1979: Purchased 10,000 sq. ft. office building. Conducted $90,000 remodel. Managed building.
Office Building, 1983: Purchased 10,000 sq. ft office building lot and had 10,000 sq. foot office building designed.
Trail construction: 1973– Participated as legal advisor to the Ad Hoc Trails Committee appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Contributed initial draft of text of County Trails Plan. Contributed initial draft of A Horse fee license ordinance. Active in promoting adoption and implementation of County trails plan for more than 20 years.
Olivenhain M.W.D., 1990 Appointed Project Manager by Bellfree Contractors, Inc., for $600,000 recreational project for Olivenhain Municipal Water District. Construction included 11 miles of trails; two picnic areas with trees, irrigation, portable toilets, picnic tables; horse teather areas; three remote overlooks with stone benches and shade structures; installation of $10,000 worth of split rail cedar fencing; installation of five very heavy duty steel gates; installation of trail markers and signs. Performed contract administration, payroll, banking, financing, direct supervision of labor; contractor relations with owner.
Trail Constr. Equipment: Have designed and constructed specialized trail construction equipment, including a tracked mini-dozer; tracked cargo carrier; and other misc. equipment. Own and operate miniexcavator (6000 lbs., 12' boom and dirt blade). Have operated tracked loaders, skip loaders, backhoes, trucks, compaction equipment, rock drills, and other assorted heavy construction equipment and tools. Have taken adult education courses in machine shop, welding, diesel engine repair and truck driving.
Construction: Purchased land, purchased and learned architectural CAD software; studied applicable building codes and design books for SFR; created all working plans for 3000 sq. ft. house, 1100 sq. ft garage and 640 sq. ft. granny flat; obtained permits for the structures. Obtained permits and installed 550' of leach field. Designed and obtain permit for County’s first gray water use system. Have personally built much of the structure for the garage and granny flat. Qualified to install electrical service. Competent to construct all phase of building in accordance with applicable codes and good building practices. Have completed adult education course for building contractor’s
JAMES E. MILLER
530 NW 13th St., Corvallis, OR 97330; Ph. 541-757-9797; cell: 541-971-0403; email: jimmiller5417@yahoo.com
STATEMENT OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Apartment house, 1965: Purchased land and had eight unit apartment building constructed at 3663 Seventh Ave., San Diego.
Subdivision: Bought 12 acres in Bonita, 1972, recorded a minor subdivision, unincorporated County of San Diego.
Planned Unit Development: Annexed 4 acres to Chula Vista 1974; obtained permit for Planned Unit Development and recorded maps. Had three lots graded and did landscape and irrigation plans and installation for two acres.
SFR Construction: Designed and built 3000 sq. ft. single family residence, Bonita, 1976.
Gray water system Obtained first permit issued by San Diego County for gray water system; installed system was inspected and approved by County.
Tenant Improvements: Designed and contract for tenant improvements in leased spaces in three different office buildings.
Office Building: 1979: Purchased 10,000 sq. ft. office building. Conducted $90,000 remodel. Managed building.
Office Building, 1983: Purchased 10,000 sq. ft office building lot and had 10,000 sq. foot office building designed.
Trail construction: 1973– Participated as legal advisor to the Ad Hoc Trails Committee appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Contributed initial draft of text of County Trails Plan. Contributed initial draft of A Horse fee license ordinance. Active in promoting adoption and implementation of County trails plan for more than 20 years.
Olivenhain M.W.D., 1990 Appointed Project Manager by Bellfree Contractors, Inc., for $600,000 recreational project for Olivenhain Municipal Water District. Construction included 11 miles of trails; two picnic areas with trees, irrigation, portable toilets, picnic tables; horse teather areas; three remote overlooks with stone benches and shade structures; installation of $10,000 worth of split rail cedar fencing; installation of five very heavy duty steel gates; installation of trail markers and signs. Performed contract administration, payroll, banking, financing, direct supervision of labor; contractor relations with owner.
Trail Constr. Equipment: Have designed and constructed specialized trail construction equipment, including a tracked mini-dozer; tracked cargo carrier; and other misc. equipment. Own and operate miniexcavator (6000 lbs., 12' boom and dirt blade). Have operated tracked loaders, skip loaders, backhoes, trucks, compaction equipment, rock drills, and other assorted heavy construction equipment and tools. Have taken adult education courses in machine shop, welding, diesel engine repair and truck driving.
Construction: Purchased land, purchased and learned architectural CAD software; studied applicable building codes and design books for SFR; created all working plans for 3000 sq. ft. house, 1100 sq. ft garage and 640 sq. ft. granny flat; obtained permits for the structures. Obtained permits and installed 550' of leach field. Designed and obtain permit for County’s first gray water use system. Have personally built much of the structure for the garage and granny flat. Qualified to install electrical service. Competent to construct all phase of building in accordance with applicable codes and good building practices. Have completed adult education course for building contractor’s license.
Computer science Have completed courses in computer business information systems; sold and installed accounting software and taught owners; have created web pages using HTML authoring tools; designed and maintained five web sites; completed a course on the UNIX operating system. Operated a Unix system. Operate in the Windows 95 environment. Operated a Thoroughbred multi-user operating system. Owned and operated many computers. Have spent close to $90,000 on computers and related equipment and software over the past 20 years.
Business: Owned and operated Sevencrest Apartment complex from 1965 to present, including all phases: financial; marketing, tenant selection and relations; maintenance and gardening. Sold real estate both as a principal and as a licensed real estate broker. Conducted a private law practice since 1973 until 1996. As General Partner, managed a 10,000 sq. foot office building. As an attorney and real estate broker, have represented many parties in the purchase and sale of business, real estate and personal property.
Horsemanship: Have owned several horses. Participated in several sanctioned endurance rides, both as a rider and as a member of the P&R team. Have ridden extensively in San Diego County and elsewhere occasionally. Have good horsemanship background. Continue to care for Patrick, a 25 year old quarter horse.
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RESUME OF JAMES E. MILLER -- MEDIA AND ELECTRONIC ARTS
JAMES E. MILLER
2532 Santiam Highway, #118
Albany, OR 97322
Email: jimmiller5417@yahoo.com
Cell: 541-971-0403
RESUME FOR MEDIA AND ELECTRONIC ARTS
EDUCATION
Stanford University. Undergraduate studies: political science, history and economics. Degree: BA
Stanford University. School of Law. Degree: J.D.
Montana State University: undergraduate studies: Agricultural Engineering. Degree: BS
PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE
Death of a Company, Rohr Industries, Inc. Upper management, triple media automated slide/projector presentation of a fictional company’s bankruptcy due to faulty quality assurance performance.
Waste Not, Want Not, Montana State University. Collaborative presentation of the use of biodiesel as an alternative fuel.
Silkwood, Linn-Benton Community College: Multimedia presentation based on the movie, Silkwood, as a class project of Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA).
Joseph and his multicolored coat. Stage hand for show at Montana State University (electrician).
PROMOTIONAL EXPERIENCE
Miller-Moore Talent Agency, Los Angeles and San Diego, CA. Licensed California Talent Agent.
Event producer: Fund raising dinner and trail ride for candidate for county supervisor.
Announcer, Santa Ana High School Saints football games, senior year.
Member, Debate Team, Santa Ana High School.
Moot Court, Stanford School of Law, second place.
TV interview guest, Channel 10, San Diego, CA (several times) concerning status of San Diego County Trails Master Plan.
Combined experience well in excess of three years.
TALENT
The Devil and Daniel Webster, Santa Ana Senior High School, Speech and Drama course. Lead male actor (Jabez Stone) and stage hand.
Wrote, produced, directed and acted in Death of a Company.
Investigated and prepared prospectus for low power FM station.
Researched streaming media for webcasting.
Webmaster, proficient in HTML using Hot Metal Pro editor.
Webmaster, learning Wikiweb scripting and programming.
Conducted numerous trials in civil cases before juries and judges.
SKILLS
Computer skills: Expert level in MS Office and most office applications.
Creative talent in authoring numerous articles on a wide variety of subjects.
Project manager in several significant real estate developments and construction projects.
As an agricultural engineer, researched and developed the design for a biodiesel refinery.
Developed wikiweb as a collaborative whiteboard for community collaboration.
Familiar with blogging, pod casting and streaming media software.
Studies continue of NexGen/Prophet.
Long-time subscriber to trade journals relating to digital video production and non-linear editors.
Excellent credentials as entrepreneur in real estate and construction
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RESUME OF JAMES E. MILLER -- LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
JAMES E. MILLER – LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
EDUCATION:
Montana State University; Major: Bachelor of Science in Agricultural OperationsTechnology. Minor: Agricultural Education. Undeclared minor: Plant Science, December, 2006.
Research Papers:
Business Plan For Culture And Production Of Algae For Food And Fuel Using Photobioreactor Technology
Waste Not, Want Not – The Biofuel Cycle
Motorizing And Testing Biodiesel Production
The Healthy Soil Foodweb as a Foundation for Biodynamic Farming
Asparagus Production For Small Scale Farm Production And The Home Gardener In Montana
Linn Benton Community College, Fall, 2007: Chemistry, Integrated Pest Management, Occupational Health and Safety; and Horticulture independent study paper:
Evaluation Of Chlorella Vulgaris As An Algal Oil Feedstock For Biodiesel
MEMBERSHIPS:
Member, American Society of Agricultural and Biotechnology Engineers
RELATED EMPLOYMENT
Home Depot, Bozeman, MT: Sales Associate, Plumbing Department, 7 months, 2005
Revelation Industries, Inc., Bozeman, MT. Purchasing Agent (30 days, 2006); ISO 9000 planner for surface mounted technology assembly line, preventative maintenance system (30 days).
COMPUTER LITERACY:
Purchased and operated several computers running Windows Office Suite. Proficient in Word Perfect, Excel, ACT! Know many other office applications.
EXPERIMENTAL AND LABORATORY EXPERIENCE
Researched cultivars of hazelnuts and conducted field trials.
Researched cultivars of asparagus and conducted field trials.
Experimented with growing mycelium of Black French truffle.
Conducted laboratory studies in connection with courses in biology, chemistry, mycology, soil science, chemical engineering and plant science, including calibration of test equipment and operation of MicroLab and related sensors.
Completed protocol for testing biodiesel pH in accordance with ASTM
Calibration of equipment:
Revelation Industries Preventative Maintenance Electovert Minipak 300 Wavesoldering System
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RESUME OF JAMES E. MILLER -- BIOENGINEERING
JAMES E. MILLER – BIOENGINEER
EDUCATION:
Montana State University; Major: Bachelor of Science in Agricultural OperationsTechnology. Minor: Agricultural Education. Undeclared minor: Plant Science, December, 2006.
Research Papers:
Business Plan For Culture And Production Of Algae For Food And Fuel Using Photobioreactor Technology
Waste Not, Want Not – The Biofuel Cycle
Motorizing And Testing Biodiesel Production
The Healthy Soil Foodweb as a Foundation for Biodynamic Farming
Asparagus Production For Small Scale Farm Production And The Home Gardener In Montana
Linn Benton Community College, Fall, 2007: Chemistry, Integrated Pest Management, Occupational Health and Safety; and Horticulture independent study paper:
Evaluation Of Chlorella Vulgaris As An Algal Oil Feedstock For Biodiesel
MEMBERSHIPS:
Member, American Society of Agricultural and Biotechnology Engineers
RELATED EMPLOYMENT
Home Depot, Bozeman, MT: Sales Associate, Plumbing Department, 7 months, 2005
Revelation Industries, Inc., Bozeman, MT. Purchasing Agent (30 days, 2006); ISO 9000 planner for surface mounted technology assembly line, preventative maintenance system (30 days).
COMPUTER LITERACY:
Purchased and operated several computers running Windows Office Suite. Proficient in Word Perfect, Excel, ACT! Know many other office applications.
EXPERIMENTAL AND LABORATORY EXPERIENCE
Researched cultivars of hazelnuts and conducted field trials.
Researched cultivars of asparagus and conducted field trials.
Experimented with growing mycelium of Black French truffle.
Conducted laboratory studies in connection with courses in biology, chemistry, mycology, soil science, chemical engineering and plant science, including calibration of test equipment and operation of MicroLab and related sensors.
Completed protocol for testing biodiesel pH in accordance with ASTM
Calibration of equipment:
Revelation Industries Preventative Maintenance Electovert Minipak 300 Wavesoldering System
Calibration of 14 foot drill
References available on request. Papers are available on request.
Contact:
James E. Miller
530 NW 13th St., Corvallis, OR 97330
Home: 541-757-9797; Cell: 541-971-0403
Email: jimmiller5417@yahoo.com
- Website:
- http://algaloildiesel.wetpaint.com
Jim Mller's Blog
LIVING IN A BUBBLE
--Our local, state and national leadership has failed most of us.
By Jim Miller
Our economic and political leaders are living in their bubbles of economic security, good income and a high energy consuming life style. They are following the “It's all about me” philosophy, but give lip service to the plight of those of us whose bubbles have burst. They rationalize that those who are suffering job losses are just “unlucky”.
Many astute writers are ringing the fire bell. The fire is on the outskir… Continue
By Jim Miller
Our economic and political leaders are living in their bubbles of economic security, good income and a high energy consuming life style. They are following the “It's all about me” philosophy, but give lip service to the plight of those of us whose bubbles have burst. They rationalize that those who are suffering job losses are just “unlucky”.
Many astute writers are ringing the fire bell. The fire is on the outskir… Continue
Posted on December 11, 2008 at 10:26pm —
BOTTOM-UP CAPITALISM – THE PRESENT AND FUTURE MODE
--As distinguished from the present and soon-to-be past mode of “Botttoms-up Capitalism”.
By Jim Miller
“Laily Begum has become famous in Bangladesh. She is the public face of those who borrowed from Grameen Bank, the microfinance institution that creates opportunities for Bangladesh’s rural poor. Begum’s face has been on thousands of posters and leaflets, promoting the benefits of microcredit.
Begum’s loan from Grameen was for a mere 500 taka (about £4 at today’s exchange rate), which at the… Continue
By Jim Miller
“Laily Begum has become famous in Bangladesh. She is the public face of those who borrowed from Grameen Bank, the microfinance institution that creates opportunities for Bangladesh’s rural poor. Begum’s face has been on thousands of posters and leaflets, promoting the benefits of microcredit.
Begum’s loan from Grameen was for a mere 500 taka (about £4 at today’s exchange rate), which at the… Continue
Posted on December 11, 2008 at 10:23pm —
DEFINE THE ISSUES OF SUSTAINAILITY FIRST
DEFINE THE ISSUES OF SUSTAINAILITY FIRST
--Think, then take action: hit the Start Button
By Jim Miller
November 17, 2008
The real issues are:
1. Transportation. Our national planning has been built on the internal combustion engine which was built on cheap oil. Our society followed this model to produce a “dumbbell” layout of our cities. Dumbbell Planning versus Integrated Community Planning: http://masallp.wetpaint.com/page/DUMBBELL+PLANNING+VERSUS+INTEGRATED+COMMUNITY+PLANNING
2. As need for… Continue
--Think, then take action: hit the Start Button
By Jim Miller
November 17, 2008
The real issues are:
1. Transportation. Our national planning has been built on the internal combustion engine which was built on cheap oil. Our society followed this model to produce a “dumbbell” layout of our cities. Dumbbell Planning versus Integrated Community Planning: http://masallp.wetpaint.com/page/DUMBBELL+PLANNING+VERSUS+INTEGRATED+COMMUNITY+PLANNING
2. As need for… Continue
Posted on November 17, 2008 at 2:04pm —
HEARTLAND RENNAISSANCE
This fifteen page article surveys many of the intenational communities and zero's in on those which have good promise for self-sufficiency, sustainability and a high quality of life.
What is different for the Heartland Renaissance: Rural communities which are horizontally based in both broad as well as niche markets and which are vertically integrated from production to the consumer levels, will derive gross income from the "outside" greatly in excess of expenses paid to the "outside". We ne… Continue
What is different for the Heartland Renaissance: Rural communities which are horizontally based in both broad as well as niche markets and which are vertically integrated from production to the consumer levels, will derive gross income from the "outside" greatly in excess of expenses paid to the "outside". We ne… Continue
Posted on November 6, 2008 at 4:30pm —
The main touch point for microfinancing -- the consumer partnership.
The main touch point for microfinancing -- the consumer partnership.
http://optinnow.org/show/169
New (to me) is optINnow.org, a KIVA-like organization, operates much like KIVA, making micro loans to African women whose businesses support their families. The difference with KIVA. KIVA requires the "consent" of the village in order to make the loan. This is a social committment. OptINnow.org takes this a step further and within the village, a formal "partnership" of loan borrowers, and suppor… Continue
http://optinnow.org/show/169
New (to me) is optINnow.org, a KIVA-like organization, operates much like KIVA, making micro loans to African women whose businesses support their families. The difference with KIVA. KIVA requires the "consent" of the village in order to make the loan. This is a social committment. OptINnow.org takes this a step further and within the village, a formal "partnership" of loan borrowers, and suppor… Continue
Posted on November 4, 2008 at 3:03pm —
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I might be interested in participating in your grant but I confess that I found out yesterday I'm having my gallbladder out next week (yippy) and probably won't be up and about for awhile. I'll be in touch in later in November. Regards, S
I read your article and concur. My experience is that the Fed funds in unique areas that may or may not have market potential. Scientists are trained in research and not in marketing and so they develop products and then try to find a niche for them which is $$!! backwards. Additionally federal funding doesn't provide money for marketing and sales and thus, if the developer doesn't have funding themselves (or understand the value of professional marketing and sales) the products don't get to market. I know the Fed is trying to add successful commercialization as a criteria for funding but it still hasn't really happened yet and hence our tax dollars go to products and research that sits on shelves. My 2 cents.
Thanks for the hello and for the kudos. I confess the only thing "published" was my dissertation on Forecasting Technologies. I have been working full time running a variety of technology and health care related businesses for about 20 years now. The advanced degrees were based on business need, schooling paid by employers and probably boredom with my social life. I taught for entrepreneurship for 1 quarter at PSU but most recently have been CEO of a grant funded institute. You can find more about my background on linkedin.com or I could shoot you a resume. I'd be interested in helping with a grant but not sure my background would help funding. Let's talk more.
530 NW 13th St., Corvallis, OR 97330
Email: jimmiller5418@yahoo.com
Wired: 541-757-9797
Wireless: 541-971-0403
Skype: jimmiller5417
EDUCATION:
Santa Ana Senior High School, 1953; Stanford University, A.B. 1957: Majors: economics, political science, history; Stanford University School of Law. J.D. 1959. Moot Court award. Continuing education in law and computer science. Montana State University, BS Agricultural Operations Technology, 2006.
LICENSES AND MEMBERSHIPS:
Member of California State Bar January 1960 to December 2001. Previous licenses: California Licensed Real Estate Broker California Talent Agency License
EMPLOYMENT AND PRACTICE
Private law practice, 1973 to 2001. Emphasis on commercial, real estate, business law, and construction defect litigation. Substantial experience in public and private school law, Intellectual Property Law and Entertainment Law. Owned licensed Talent Agency with offices in Los Angeles and San Diego.
Project Manager, Mt. Israel Recreation Project, 1991.
Rohr Industries, Inc. Corporate staff counsel, 1969-1972. Corporate and securities law, labor relations, litigation and advanced technology contracting.
County of Imperial. County Counsel, 1965- 1969. General counsel to County Board of Supervisors and departments, 28 school districts and five special districts.
County of San Diego. Deputy County Counsel, 1960-1965. Real property legal counsel, including eminent domain litigation, public works contracts and highway law.
United States Air Force, 1959 -1964. Staff Sergeant, Medical Corps.
Del Mangles Tile, 1953- 1957. Tile setter's helper and apprentice tile setter (summer job)
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
County Counsel, Imperial County, CA, 1965-1969. Chief legal advisor for 28 school districts. Advised on Calif. Education Code and applicable federal laws. Wrote and approved construction, maintenance and repair contracts. Prepared teacher dismissal kit. Develop legal means by which districts acquired relocatable classrooms. Represented school districts in litigation, including eminent domain. Attended course at Imperial Valley College. Wrote student handbook for Imperial Valley College. Issued opinions on school taxation matters.
Produced a video in the form of a documentary of the use of community and school swimming pools in Imperial County which was part of Dr. Miller’s campaign to pass school bond issues for swimming pools for Central Union High School District, El Centro, CA. Supervised legal aspects of school bond issues and tax over-ride elections. Supervised legal aspects of unification of school districts.
Deputy County Counsel, San Diego County, CA, 1960-1965. Represented school districts of San Diego County in real property matters, including leasing, purchasing, sale, quite title and eminent domain. Researched and wrote formal legal opinions.
CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE:
Planned Unit Development. Developed three unit planned unit development, Chula Vista, CA, including purchase, planning, PUD legal work, annexation to City of Chula Vista, contracting for engineering, contract administration, major grading, extension of utilities, financing, supervision, landscaping and fire protection. 1972 - 1974.
House construction. Planning for 3000 sq. ft. single story, residence, Chula Vista (Bonita), financing, bidding, contract administration, supervision, billing, fund control and labor employment. Performed construction work, including landscaping, concrete, irrigation, tile installation, carpentry and miscellaneous work.
Office building projects: Planned, financed and executed tenant improvements in four different office projects. Manager and part owner of 10,000 sq. ft. office building, Hillcrest, San Diego, mid-80's. Executed energy conservation plan: employed energy engineer, installed new temperature controls and a fire alarm system. Managed extensive remodeling of office building.
Project Manager:
Ivy Tower, San Diego, CA (1975-79) Formed limited partnership and purchased a 10,000 sq. foot, three office building in San Diego, CA. Mr. Miller as GP, remodeled the building, installed an executive suite, upgraded the HVAC system and installed a fire alarm system. Sold the building and forwarded the proceeds to the Anchor building project.
Anchor Office Building project, San Diego, CA (1979) Above partnership purchased office space parcel in Pacific Beach. Mr. Miller, as GP, directed efforts of architect to design building. Involved heavily in design decisions: structural, communications, HVAC, security, lighting, fenestration and elevator. Sold parcel with substantial profit to Mr. Miller and his wife and other partners.
Mt. Israel Recreation Area, for Olivenhain Municipal Water District,
CA, 1991. Employed as Project Manager by Bellfree Contractors, Inc. Supervised construction of riding and hiking trails, picnic areas, horse tethers, fences, gates, landscaping and irrigation systems. Designed and prepared all job cost spreadsheets; prepared progress billing; kept books, did banking; hired employees and subcontractors; supervised execution of work; acted as owner's representative to owner's staff; resolved fire damage and property claims; and operated heavy equipment.
El Campito, Descanso, CA, 2000. Employed as Project Manager for the development of a 63 acre horse ranch. Duties included due diligence review of project prior to close of escrow, planning and permits, construction of an extensive irrigation system ($30,000 plus); refitting well with pump and electrical service; brushing and grading; fencing; planting of 300 fruit trees.
Trail construction: Designed and build hydraulically operated mini-bull dozer. Extensive studies in hydraulic operating systems. Own and operate tracked excavator and maintained the same, including rebuilding hydraulic rams. Designed and built riding and hiking trails. Designed and built 8' wide by 20 foot long equestrian bridge. Wrote and obtain grants for trail construction. Supervised reconstruction of California Riding and Hiking Trail ($75,000 grant).
Equipment operation: Proficient in operating a skiploader, backhoe, and skid-steer loaders. Operated attachments including breakers, augers, and flail mowers. Have experience in operating a tracked front-end loader, CAT D4 bulldozer, compactors, trenchers, air tools, dump trucks, air compressor powered tools, power saws, most construction tools and engineering tools.
Housing project: Designed housing project, including 3000 sq. ft. house, three car garage and 640 sq. ft. apartment. Obtained permits and installed black and gray waste water systems, metal framing, metal roofing, finish plumbing, finish flooring, domestic water supply system, and fire water supply system. Designed, made and installed cabinets. Performed all contract administration, financing, employment of labor and supervision of work of others. Designed and installed leach field. Installed landscaping and irrigation systems.
Hydronic heating and cooling research: Conducted extensive research into hydronic heating and cooling systems, including, technology, regulations, licensing, design, parts and equipment supply, labor costs and availability, marketing, competition, job cost accounting, and financing. Studied design manuals, including Wirsbo. Pursued legal and political avenues toward modification of current regulations affecting the use of used oil for extraction of energy. Prepared extensive business plan for Alpine Applied Hydronics.
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL EXPERIENCE
Conducted nationwide search for job cost accounting software and evaluated 13 packages. Selected Master Builder by OMWare as best fit.
Used, sold and installed One-Write Plus, entry level business accounting - three businesses (office building, bread jobber, horse ranch).
Installed SBT Job Costing for blind and drapery business ($50k - 72k/mo. gross sales); accomplished data conversion, prepared financials for two years and trained bookkeeper.
Used QuickBooks.
Used Unix based, multi-terminal, debt collection software, including trust accounting, for collection agency.
Litigated numerous contractor cases involving accounting issues
Litigated several partnership dissolution cases involving accounting issues
Setup and operated job cost system for Bellfree Contractors for the Mt. Israel project (see above).
Setup and used several different accounting systems for law practice.
Two quarters of accounting, Stanford University
Evaluation of several software packages for use by the Company. Selection, review and evaluation of Master Builder software for the Company.
Bibliography. See End Note
COMPUTER LITERACY:
Conducting search for and evaluation of enterprise-wide business information systems. Focusing on relational databases and distributed computing with "best" technology. Examination includes LAN and WAN networks, Intranets and Extranets using browsers, and dedicated circuits. Evaluating enterprise level contact and sales managers including ACT! 2000, Telemagic Enterprise, Goldmine Front Office 2000 and Lotus Organizer.
Operated dedicated word processor (NBI 3000), 1979-1991
Operated CP/M, computer system, multi-task, system 1982-1989
Operated DOS based system; applications included MS Word, Word Perfect, Excel, and other office software. 1986-1991. ACT! user from 1988 to present.
Southwestern College courses in operating system (Sperry-Univac) and business information systems.
Operated collection agency with service bureau (mainframe) collection software 1982-1986.
Operated Throughbred (Unix clone) computer system, multi-task debt collection system. 1986 -1990.
Purchased and operated UNIX system, 1989-90, with dual station monitors. Completed UNIX class, 1991, at Palomar College.
Installed STB job cost accounting for client, did data conversion and produced two years of financial reports.
Purchased several computers running Windows with office suites. 1991 to present. Proficient in Word Perfect, Excel, ACT! Know many other office applications.
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Books and Articles:
Long, Mark; FINANCING THE NEW VENTURE; Adams Media Corporation; Holbrook, MA; 2000.
Lowry, Albert J., Ph.D; HOW TO BECOME FINANCIALLY SUCCESSFUL BY OWNING YOUR OWN BUSINESS - A Step-by-Step Guide to Independence and Profits, Simon & Schuster, New York, 1981.
Ruff, Howard, MAKING MONEY - Winning the Battle for Middle-Class Financial Success; Simon and Schuster, New York, 1984.
Small Business Resource Web Sites:
California Technology, Trade and Commerce Agency;
Liraz Publishing Co.; Managing a Small Business:
First Union, Small Business Resource Center:
National Information Clearing House, Small Business Development Center [Market Research, Business Counseling and more]:
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Energy Star site, "Find Money":
Small Business startup and venture capital financing & money finders web sites:
Enviro Tech Financial Inc.
Where we've been.
The biodiesel industry has reached a crisis point. The demand for biodiesel has promoted the construction of a large number of biodiesel plants. These refineries use the oils from many plants, but especially soy. The cost of seed oil has risen dramatically because of the rise in petrodiesel costs to farm and the demand for ethanol as an additive to gasoline. Ethanol is used in the processing of biodiesel.
In Europe, many of the biodiesel plants have been moth-balled because of the high cost of oil seed oil. Imperim Renewables, Gray's Harbor WA, is finishing a 100,000 million gallon per year plant, with no assured source of vegetable oil. They are reluctant to import palm oil because of the adverse ecological impact of the palm plantations. Other refineries are facing the same supply issues.
The favored source of oil, algal oil, has been touted as the liquid fuel source of the future – and indeed it is. Most early investors put their money up to fund the construction of algae farms. Guess what? They proved they could grow algae using a wide variety of technologies.
Where we're at.
Slowly, it dawned on these producers and their investors, that while they could successfully grow algae, they had only very inefficient means of extracting the oil from the algae cells. The universities were of no help since most of their funding was to discover ways of growing algae and tweaking the DNA. None have developed any new technologies to extract the oil in a continuous, large volume process.
There are ways of fracturing the algae cell to get at the lipids floating around in the cytoplasm. Heat, pressure drop, impingement, solvents, crushing, grinding with small ceramic bebees – all have been tried. Yet much of the technology, derived from the lab bench was not scalable to commercial standards, except at great cost and poor results.
AlgalOilDiesel to the rescue.
We have found the technological “sweet spot” for harvesting Chlorella vulgaris cells and extracting the algal oil. The process of harvesting the mature “parent” cells and returning the “daughter” cells to the head of the growing system has been solved. The opening of the Chlorella cell is done by negative pressure leaving the cell wall intact, looking like an opened flower. The cytoplasm and the cell walls are separated and then the lipids (oil) removed, returning the balance of the cytoplasm to the algae production system to add to the nutrient. The cell walls can be dehydrated and sold as a health food supplement or fermented into ethanol. The wash water used to clean the raw biodiesel is laced with Potassium and serves as a nutrient.
The remaining mechanical issues are: how big do we make the system to handle what quantity of algae? If our clients will tell the quantity, we can build the machinery to handle the clients' request. We are not dealing in rocket science. We are not interested in doing study after study like the universities and think tanks. We want to build the machine the client wants and get it into operation fast. We will stand behind our work and tweak the equipment when necessary. We are constantly on the look-out for new ideas. The technology in this field is a moving target, and we move with it.
In terms of scale, our designs will serve two primary markets: The small farmer cooperative of fifteen to fifty members, using at least 100,000 gallons of biodiesel a year, and the larger farm which is producing algae which converts to 10 million gallons of biodiesel a year. While the equipment we build (the cell harvester and the cell rupture machine) are fully scalable, some of the equipment we buy from others has not been scalable, except by installing a bank of units. These units include filters, separators, polishers, and solvent recovery devices. We are working with many of these vendors and encouraging them to scale up their equipment. We have encountered the age old problem of “why invent, develop and make a much larger machine, since no one has demanded such machine”. Before Xerox was invented, no one demand a Xerox copier.
We have the science and engineering talent in our firm and the advanced knowledge of where technology should be driven to solve the “Xerox” conundrum. We will not likely be on the front page of the WSJ any time soon. We are not interested in selling out to an oil company, merely to see our patents and technology suppressed. We know that Chlorella divides 2.5 times per hour. The growth/harvest cycle is about ten days as against annually for oil seed crops. We can grow the algae in cover ponds in the middle of winter in Montana on non-crop soils. We can grow it on dry desert lands. We can make our own distilled water. The wash water can be used to grow algae and other crops. The co-product, glycerol, has many profitable uses, despite what you may have read about the glut of raw glycerine on the market. We want to use the “free” energy of geothermal wells, the Sun and wind energy. We want to be as green as we can get with the smallest carbon footprint.
Contact information:
AlgalOilDiesel, LLP
530 NW 13th St., Corvallis, OR 97330
Landline: 541-757-9797; cell: 541-971-0403; Skype: jimmiller5417 or 541-359- 3676. Attention: James E. Miller
Website: http://algaloildiesel.wetpaint.com
I am in the research and development stage of many of these sub-focuses and can use all of the beneficial collaboration I can get. To that end, I've begun a few wikiwebsites which have in mind the main focuses stated above. Please read and join the wikiwebs and add your comments and papers as appropriate:
Energy: Algal Oil Diesel http://algaloildiesel.wetpaint.com
Affordable housing: Straw Bale Builders: http://strawbalebuilders.wetpaint.com
Food production: http://mccsedu.wetpaint.com
Cooperative organizations: Mutual Aid Socierty of America: http://masallp.wetpaint.com
Politics: League for a Democratic Republic; http://leaguedemorepub.wetpaint.com
Networking discussions: World Cyber Cafe: http://worldcybercafe.wetpaint.com
Keep in touch,
Jim Miller
jimmiller5417'@yahoo.com