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Ray Smith’s Biography

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David Ray Smith ensures that current and future generations can learn about the heritage, history, ongoing and planned activities in the city of Oak Ridge, TN. Through printed media complemented by film, presentations, tours, and a history center, he has made the history of the Y-12 National Security Complex and Oak Ridge available to all. Almost five decades of experience at Y-12 provide Smith with a deep understanding and high appreciation of its unique heritage.

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Ray Smith’s Journalist Portfolio

Stories from the Secret City of Oak Ridge

Stories from the Secret City of Oak Ridge

Presented by D. Ray Smith April 19, 2011

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Hidden History: Stories from the Secret City

Hidden History: Stories from the Secret City

A video cast that is published every other Saturday featuring guest appearances connected to Oak Ridge, TN hi…

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Historically Speaking newspaper columns on Oak Ridge, TN history

Historically Speaking newspaper columns on Oak Ridge, TN history

Ray Smith This is the online archive for Historically Speaking , the weekly newspaper column that I have writ…

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Articles

Helicopter parents are co-piloting their adult children's careers

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By Ray Smith
| MSN Verified
Steven Clark had the unpleasant task of firing a 24-year-old—twice. Once was in a brief conversation with the new hire, who'd showed up late or not at all four times in his first week at a construction job. Then Clark had to do it all over again, this time with the guy's mother. She called him a few hours later, pleading to give her son another chance. When Clark told her no, things got heated before he ended the call. “I said, ‘Look, you know, this is between us and your son.
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Ray Oliver Smith Enid, OK

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By Ray Smith
The services celebrating and honoring the life of Raymond "Ray" Oliver Smith, of Enid, are pending under the direction of Brown-Cummings, A life celebration home. Condolences and special memories may be shared with the family online at WWW.BrownCummings.com. Brown-Cummings Funeral Home 400 W Maple Ave Enid, OK 73701 580-237-5432 Website
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Bideford landmark restored as wine bar and guest accommodation

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By Ray Smith
| devontoday.com
A historic building in Cooper Street, Bideford has been brought back to life as a wine bar, restaurant and guest accommodation following an extensive renovation. The Patch Wine Bar & Kitchen opened in November after owner Ali undertook a major restoration of the former Patch and Parrot premises, which had fallen into serious disrepair after years of closure.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

writer of Historically Speaking column

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

How is social media changing news?

Faster access and varied sources