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- Full name: John W. ThompsonSymantec: John W. Thompson
- Age: 59KPIX (San Francisco): Obama Taps Symantec CEO... (January 27, 2009)
- Resides: CaliforniaKPIX (San Francisco): Obama Taps Symantec CEO For Commerce Secretary (January 27, 2009)
- Alma mater: Florida A&M UniversitySymantec: John W. Thompson
- Master's in management science from MITSymantec: John W. Thompson
- Current position: Chairman of the board and CEO, SymantecSymantec: John W. Thompson
- Previous position: General manager, IBM AmericasSymantec: John W. Thompson
- Board member: UPS, Seagate Technology, Teach for AmericaSymantec: John W. Thompson
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John Thompson is the CEO of Symantec. It has been rumored that Thompson may be under consideration for the position of Secretary of Commerce in the cabinet of President Barack Obama.KPIX (San Francisco): Obama Taps Symantec CEO For Commerce Secretary (January 27, 2009) New Hampshire Senator Judd Gregg has also been named as a potential appointee to the position.Huffington Post: Judd Gregg: Commerce Secretary? (January 29, 2009)
Bush Administration Appointment
Thompson also served the previous administration, albeit in an advisory, rather than an official, capacity. In 2002, George W. Bush appointed him to National Infrastructure Advisory Committee (NIAC), which was established to advise the administration on ways to improve the security of the "critical infrastructure of the United States."Symantec: John W. ThompsonBill Richardson
New Mexico governor Bill Richardson was nominated on December 3, 2008, for the position of commerce secretary by Barack Obama.CNN: Obama Nominates Richardson for Cabinet (December 3, 2008) However, on January 4, 2009, he announced he was withdrawing his name because of a pending investigation about a company that has done business with his state.MSNBC: Richardson to withdraw as commerce secretary (January 4, 2009)Quote
"This is a great day for Silicon Valley and technology...In John Thompson....you have someone who is an excellent business leader, an ethical individual, and truly an engaged community citizen."—Carl Guardino, president and CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership GroupKPIX (San Francisco): Obama Taps Symantec CEO For Commerce Secretary (January 27, 2009)-
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John Thompson on Amazon
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John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano: The First Grade Book: Piano Lessons on CD, Volume 1 (of 2 CD set) by Master Teacher Suzanne Guy (Not background music CD accompanying the book) - $12.88
Music Ed Piano Teaching CD:This CD covers the first half of John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano, The First Grade Book, published by The Willis Music Co., used by permission...Amazon
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John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano - Fourth Grade - $6.50
The Modern Course series provides a clear and complete foundation in the study of the piano that enables the student to think and feel musically. It may be preceded by the Teaching...Amazon
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John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course - Part 2 - Book Only - $5.99
A comprehensive step-by-step course specifically designed to suit the needs of all children beginning the piano. Includes: characters and illustrations * writing exercises * sight ...Amazon
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John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano: Second Grade - Book/CD Pack (John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano Series) - $10.95
John Thompson's classic Modern Course for the Piano from Willis Music is now available for the first time in a book/CD format! Each volume will be re-released with an eye-catching ...Amazon
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John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano - First Grade (Book/CD Pack): First Grade - Book/CD - $10.95
The Modern Course series provides a clear and complete foundation in the study of the piano that enables the student to think and feel musically. It may be preceded by the Teaching...Amazon
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John Thompson Questions
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What do you think of John Thompson as a choice for Commerce Secretary? 2 AnswersSince the mission of the Department of Commerce is to "promote job creation and improved living standards for all Americans by creating an infrastructure that p... read more -
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David Pittu, Kate Forbes, John Douglas Thompson Win Equity Awards http://bit.ly/82x1Ro
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RT @richardpbacon: My God. "Big Top".- lol! How the F$*k did they get tony robinson & john thompson to do that steamingbagofpiss?
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We must assume that Tony Robinson & John Thompson (not the Bulger killer) agreed to Big Top to remind people how good their previous was.
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#Big top you'd think a " comedy" with Tony Robinson and John Thompson would be funny? Oh well. Not as shit as Miranda though.
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RT @NBA Exclusive, pt. 2: @AllenIverson sits down w/John Thompson before his Monday debut w/the @Sixers on NBA TV: http://twa.lk/BXrC7
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