Archive for June, 2010
Awards, Rankings, and Testimony
Closed Published by Dr. Beyster June 17th, 2010 in Entrepreneurship, Government, San Diego.Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards The big news last week was that I attended the annual local Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards ceremony at the Hyatt here in La Jolla. A crowd of 1,000 people cheered on their favorite competitors, and five winners were announced. These five entrepreneurs included: […]
Artificially Created Cells and Ocean Sampling
Closed Published by Dr. Beyster June 8th, 2010 in San Diego, Technology.Craig Venter seems to be involved in another breakthrough, reported in the press two weeks ago. He and his team have created the first living cell using a man-made DNA strand. It’s a major accomplishment and has I believe enormous potential for the future, particularly in the area of pharmaceuticals. Knowing Craig, this is just […]
I hope you all had a relaxing Memorial Day, and that you took some time to remember the men and women who keep our country strong, safe, and free. It was a busy three-day weekend for me, filled with activities. Friday was particularly memorable because my son Mark was married to a young woman named […]