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CA Gov Spoke. Day did not go as I anticipated.
Got into a photo assignment I did not
expect today.
Date: 6/18/2008 6:25:45 PM ( 16 y ) ... viewed 1426 times
The Village at the Women's Conference,
October 22, 08, Long Beach:
http://www.californiawomen.org/the-village-the-women-s-conference/
Wow! I needed that!
Maria shriver's website
and trip down memory lane with the
Woman's Conference:
http://www.californiawomen.org/maria-shriver/
I had made friends with the former Gov's wife,
and once came to this lovely conference to see her.
Ran into a lot of FBI Security issues that day too.
Here the Governor's talk here:
http://www.gov.ca.gov/
after 4:00 PM
June 18, 2008
The day did not go as anticipated.
Got into the Luncheon room and wanted to focus
on The Governor and then follow him to the CA area.
The Delegation from Argentina swept me up
into a photo assignment.
I wasn't sure who I was taking photos of.
This was not my normal stride.
It turned into a paid assignment, but drew me off
into a world of protocol, Security protecting the Governor,
various kinds of police making sure all was safe,
and rumors of bomb sniffing dogs that I never saw.
Enjoyed the Governor's opening line.
He was speaking about his wife Maria, the daughter
of Sargent Shriver. It was Sargent Shriver who started
the Peace Corps, VIsta, and other great programs.
I was a VISTA Volunteer during the Summer of Love
in the Height Asbury.
If I could do a Take Two, I would have done the day differently.
I got an eyeful and earful of what Biotech, in the conventional sense,
is about.
Lots of good people here, and also elements that are out of my normal
reference point.
I am hungry. I want to regroup. Keep the Beet is in my cart.
I got a great parking spot in a lot that said it was full
but had a Handicap spot. Lots to reflect on when my head is not weary.
I want to go visit the kid exhibit and find some life energy.
Then, head toward Whole Foods Market for some good food.
I will go home and complete this Argentina photo assignment
that involved Ambassadors, Councils, and protocols
not in my sphere.
The Argentina Delegates were right to the left of the main stage.
I could not tell clearly who was the main Ambassador, and who the
assistants.
I guess I asked for an experience, and really got swept up into something.
I want to be judicious, as an FBI or some Security agent asked of me.
Just walking gently, complete what was asked photo-wise, doing some emailing,
and turn in an invoice in the morning.
At the Argentina booth, a lovely lady from Israel was doing some kind of
Collaboration and I took a few photos of that too.
I was pleased to play into a bit of Feminine energy to contrast
what was being asked. I feel I got some good shots, but did not satisfy
some request to show off their booth as they wished. They called in another
photographer, someone with more professional equipment.
The Gov of California made everyone laugh.
He said Maria, his wife, was voting for Obama,
but he was voting for McCain. I would like to hear that again.
The work for Argentina drew off my energies.
Keep the Beet, let's get for the door.
For Immediate Release: Contact: Aaron McLear
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Camille Anderson
916-445-4571
Governor Schwarzenegger Highlights California’s Leadership in Biotechnology at the 2008 BIO International Convention
Today Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger delivered the keynote address at the 2008 Biotechnology Industry Organization’s (BIO) International Convention in San Diego, the largest event in the world focusing on biotechnology. In his speech, the Governor highlighted the successes of the biotechnology industry and the economic benefits California enjoys as home to some of the most innovative companies in the world.
“Our state’s rich tradition of innovation and our world-class universities and research institutions have made California both the biotech capital of America, and the biotech capital of the world,” said Governor Schwarzenegger. “The biotech future, much like California’s, is one of unlimited potential and possibility.”
In 2004, Governor Schwarzenegger championed and California voters passed Proposition 71, devoting an unprecedented $3 billion to stem cell research creating the California Institute of Regenerative Medicine (CIRM). To date, the CIRM Governing Board has approved 168 research grants totaling more than $530 million, making CIRM the largest source of funding for embryonic and pluripotent stem cell research in the world.
Since taking office, the Governor has dramatically increased the state’s continued reputation as a chief supplier of innovative research and technology. As the premier supporter of embryonic stem cell research and unrivaled leader on environmental issues, California fosters a climate for progressive, innovative businesses that create jobs, stimulate our state’s economy and lead the way for a better, cleaner and healthier world.
California’s commitment to innovation has made our state the foremost investment destination for biotechnology industries. Venture capital dollars and new industries continue to migrate here - boosting California’s economy and bringing potentially world technological advances.
According to the EDD, 211,800 people were employed in the biotech industry in California in 2007, up 3.6 percent from 204,000 in 2006.
California leads the nation in bio medical technology revenues. Nearly 3,000 California companies are engaged in bio medical technology, leading the nation with estimated annual revenues of $73 billion.
California’s share of biotechnology venture capital accounts for nearly half of all biotechnology venture capital investment in the U.S. The total venture capital invested in California life science companies increased to over $4.3 billion in 2007, up from $3.2 billion in 2006.
According to the National Science Foundation, six of the best-funded research universities in the nation are in California, five of which are University of California (UC) institutions. Also, one in four U.S. biotech companies are located within 35 miles of a UC campus.
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http://www.bio2008.org/content/media/newsmedia.asp
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