America’s Cup and Photos from Russia
2 Comments Published by Dr. Beyster May 20th, 2008 in Uncategorized.I’ve been spending a little time trying to keep up with the America’s Cup and how the next competition will be handled. It appears that after a final decision is made by the New York Supreme Court or some appellate court, a race will be scheduled this year. Where it will be held is not clear from what I have read. Some writers indicate that it needs to be conducted in the Southern Hemisphere. If you have better information, you’re welcome to post it on this blog.
I thought you might be interested in how many individuals visited the blog last week. There were 266 total visits made by 196 individual visitors. 590 pages were viewed, or about 2 per visit.
From my standpoint, things have returned to normal here in La Jolla — if there is any such thing as normal. My wife and daughter returned from Russia, where they had a great time discovering the wonders of St. Petersburg — going to several operas and ballets, seeing the Hermitage, going to the czar’s hunting lodge, and eating at very good restaurants. They returned with many pictures, a few souvenirs, and a variety of impressions about the people and the city of St. Petersburg. St. Petersburg is clearly unique and it must be one of the two or three most beautiful cities in the world. I haven’t received all my gifts yet, but they brought me a very beautiful dinner bell which is already coming in handy. More gifts to follow. Here are a few photos from the trip.
Hello Dr. Beyster,
Thank you for your book “The SAIC Solution”, I’ve just started reading it and found it inspirational, as I’m in the technology (IT) industry and interested in new technology business development both on the entrepreneural and capital sides of the subject.
I’m from Russia, now live in Canada. Thank you for your complements to St. Petersburg – it’s really beautiful.
That would be interesting to know your thoughts on the spiritual component of human being in the context of the contemorary science. Some people think the modern science continues compromising itself by increasing the gap between the human and its nature, not helping to cover this gap and to bring better harmony to the entire eco-system.
Thank you.
PS I also like ocean races a lot, keeping my eye on the Volvo ocean race. There will be a Russian team for the first time in this race’s history in the 2008-2009 race.
Regards,
Andrey
Andrey: Thanks for your comments. I’m pleased that you acquired the book The SAIC Solution and will be interested in your comments when you finish reading it. When the hardcover printing of the book is sold out, we plan to publish it in paperback and we will consider all questions and comments in the update. On the matter of a spiritual component in contemporary science, I’m not sure there has to be a gap between the spiritual world and nature — science can and often does serve as a bridge between the two. My current interest in genomics is one such bridge for me. I didn’t know how to interpret your comment on ocean racing — if you like to participate or to watch. Either way, it can be a fun activity. When I was CEO of SAIC, we participated in the Ocean Challenge. The boats were all the same and owned by the Ocean Challenge organization. This made skill the primary determinant of who won. There were about 12 people on board each boat and they circled the world backwards, starting in England and rounding Cape Horn first. And of course there’s the America’s Cup. Not knowing your experience, you might look into these races and others. If you’re young and experienced enough, it might be possible to get on one of the teams. – Bob