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Hey guys, so I'm getting married in April, and my fiancé is pregnant. We live in a neighborhood where the cops are here a few times a week and we have helicopters flying over the house almost every night. She has had her car broken into and nothing important was stolen thank god.
So my main question is which gun (semi or revolver) and which caliber would you folks recommend for me so I can feel safer in protecting my family or when I am not home, she will be able to defend herself?
I have been to the range and have shot a couple of guns: Colt 1911, Glock 22 (40SW, I believe that is the correct model, was my grandfathers), and a S&W revolver (can't recall the model of it, but it shot 38 special). I feel comfortable with both 45 ACP and 40SW, as well as the 38. Since I have not shot a 357 or a 9mm, which I'm pretty sure I can easily handle the 9mm.
I'm willing to spend a decent chunk of money if I need to. But if I can keep the price range pretty decent, the better. Also I am open to other makes besides Glock because of the no thumb safety. Any and all suggestions/opinions are welcome.
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You're best bet would be to get what ever is comfortable for you. All the calibers you listed are sufficient for home defense. Revolvers tend to be easier to maintain (in my opinion). Have you considered a shot gun?
You might do a search there have been lots of suggestions made in the past that might help you out.
Everybody needs a little Devastation!
If you're in a house, big dog. If you're in a small apartment, small yappy dog. Then the gun. Can she handle a shot gun?
I personally recommend DA revolvers for new owners, mostly because your not very likely to pull the trigger by accident (long and heavy pull).
In your case, I'd recommend both you and your fiancé going to a range that rents guns and trying out an assortment.
And here's a problem! Your fiancé is pregnant. You don't need or want lead residue flying around your pregnant fiancé. In fact, some ranges specifically well not allow pregnant ladies on the range.
So I guess that leaves just you. Go rent some more, get what's most comfortable to you, and then get your lady her own later.
We live in a small house that the living room kitchen are like one room with a small counter island seperating them and then the bed/bath and thats it. I wouldn't be taking her until the baby is born (July 29th) and only when one of our parents would come to watch the baby while I have her try out some guns. I wouldnt mind a shotgun but again very small place.
Oh that yes. I actually wash my hands before I leave the range. The closest one to me has a bathroom, and when I come home from it, I do change. This post is also because I do want her to feel safe enough to be able to use it, god forbid, in that situation, because once I lose some weight, I am joining the navy and if I'm gone I will feel a lot better if she knows how to use it and defend her and the baby with it.
Paladin good point that seems to be forgotten, wash your hands and change clothes even take a shower. A shotty with lighter loads works well, or any of the guns you mentioned earlier. What do you like the best, shoot the best, now the same question for her.
Don't question my right to own a gun and I won't question your stupidity not to.
You give Peace a chance, we will cover you if it doesn't work out.
Obviously if she has to use it, it has to be something she can handle and not be afraid of. The question is what is she willing and able to shoot? You are not the primary concern in this case. What ever you get has to fast and easy to grab and operate. Fear and panic will cause deadly mistakes. You or she may not have the presence of mind to thumb a safety or rack a slide. Most importantly, you both must be willing to pull the trigger. If you or she are not then dont bother and get a baseball bat or a stun gun.
You will need a light source known as a Tac-light. Whether you attach it to the weapon or hand hold is something you and the weapon will have to decide.
Carbines are easier to use and require less training. A 16" AR is a good choice. The adjustable stock is great but leave it set for her. Attach a tac-light and use irons. You dont want to have to turn anything on except the light. A military 55 grn 5.56x45 (223) wont penetrate walls as badly as a typical handgun as they tumble and lose energy quickly.
Shotguns are next best but still have to be aimed. A shot pattern will expand roughly 1 inch per yard. Bird shot is not a good defense load. I wont load less than #4 buck. A 20 gauge will be lighter and easier to handle for smaller shooters. I would recommend an auto rather than a pump. Less felt recoil and less chance of a short stroke jam in a panic. Get one with a full stock. Adjustable would be nice. The hand grips look neat but are not that great to shoot accurately. They are mostly Hollywood. Shotgun pellets will penetrate walls. Look at low recoil loads if needed.
The handgun is the last in line. They do not have the power of the carbine or shotgun and require more training. A bullet from a handgun will penetrate lots of walls. The lighter the handgun the more it will recoil. It is a home defense weapon and does not need to be light. I would look at the Springfield XD series. Easier to shoot than the Glock and has a grip safety. Glocks have bigger grips and dont fit smaller hands well. The XD's will be heavier than the equivalent Glock which helps with the recoil and is why they are easier to shoot. I have both.
Now we will see how many toes I stepped on.
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What you can protect her with and what she can protect herself with could be two different weapons. If she's willing to invest some time practicing, she may become comfortable with your gun. If not, a revolver is about as simple as it gets. DA revolver provides a speed bump (not exactly a safety) in the form of a long, hard pull. She won't pull the trigger accidentally, but if she does need to pull it, the adrenaline won't even notice the pull.
The comments about cleaning up good before exposing the wife and kids are very important. Lead is used in the primers of most rounds. The lead becomes lead salts in some cases. The lead salts get deposited on your face and hands. Eating after shooting creates the chance for you to ingest some of the lead salts. Same problem as little kids eating paint chips. Also, picking up your baby and kissing him/her exposes the baby. Very bad mojo, bud.
Probably the most important thing you can do for your family is to talk with them about this subject. In detail. And listen to what your wife tells you. Us guys want to think we know about guns, and some of you do (not so sure about me... ). But we don't know about how our wives feel about guns until we communicate with them. I promise, to her having you listen would be 10x better than having you watch a chick flick with her!!!
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This is an interview with Dan Nelson from BankVibe.com. I came across this site recently and it has tons of information about CD Rates. If fact, if you are shopping around for the highest CD Rates, I would recommend this site. You can subscribe to Dan's RSS Feed here.
Mr Credit Card : Dan, just as an introduction, when did you start this site and what was your motivation?
Dan : I started BankVibe.com in November of 2008 mainly because I have always been interested in sniffing out the best investments. Whether it be stocks and bonds, real estate, or bank deposits there is always research to be done before committing to any investment. Needless to say, stocks, bonds, and real estate investments have been out of favor recently and I have found that investing in FDIC insured bank deposits to be much more safe and economical as well as a cornerstone to a well-diversified portfolio. What makes investing in bank deposits, money market accounts, high interest savings accounts, and other banking products so fascinating is the nature of the competition between banks. Interest rates in which one can yield through these bank products is forever changing due to economical conditions and the overall state of the banking industry. That is why in-depth research and due diligence is of the utmost importance when researching bank rates. BankVibe strives to find the nations best savings rates on a daily basis and makes this information available to it's viewers in a user friendly manner.
Mr Credit Card : When one is looking for bank to invest in a CD, what are some of things to look out for (aside from the CD rates).
Dan : There are several things to look out for before committing to any bank investment. Perhaps as important as APY rate is the financial stability of the bank. Until the recent collapse of the banking industry I believe this aspect of research was largely left out. Today, if you look-up virtually any well-known bank on the stock exchange you will probably find that this bank is now a penny stock or close to it. However, the federal government has stepped in to hedge against this liability by raising the FDIC amount to $250k for all bank deposits, making your investment virtually risk free.
Mr Credit Card : With the financial crisis, many consumers are worried about whether their money is safe with banks. What sort of insurance does the FDIC provide?
Dan: As I stated above the federal government insures bank depositors up to $250,000. This limit recently rose from $100,000 during the Fall of 2008. Therefore you can have confidence that, even if your bank goes under while you are investing there, the federal government will be responsible for making sure that you get up to $250k of your investment back.
Mr Credit Card : Even though your deposit is guaranteed by FDIC (up to the limit), does it mean that you do not have to do due diligence on banks?
Dan: Absolutely not. Although banks would like you to believe your deposits are "risk-free" they are not. No investment is ever risk free, but I would confidently say that out of all of the available investments on this planet, bank deposits are as close as it gets. On a side note, last week the Icelandic government/economy virtually collapsed and many people blamed Iceland's banking industry for this. They were offering too high of rates for their deposits and thus, could no longer afford to payout the investors' their principle plus interest earned. If our government/economy were to collapse in the same respect I wouldn't hold much faith in an institution such as the FDIC.
Mr Credit Card : Many investors about worried about our federal fiscal situation and that most of the proposed fiscal stimulus will be financed by foreign investors. Most investment bank's research suggest the dollar will depreciate in the medium to long term. If someone wants to invest in a foreign currency CD or even deposit, how does one go about doing that? Are foreign currency deposits insured by the FDIC? And if so, what is the amount insured?
Dan: Recently at BankVibe.com I have noticed through our comments a strong community of foreign bank investors whom absolutely swear by foreign CDs (cetificate of deposits). That being said, I would suggest using STRICT filters when investing in foreign banks. If the bank doesn't have a 24 hour customer support team I would stay clear and if the bank doesn't have a reputation of 100% timely and full payments I would stay clear as well. If you're after above average interest rates but aren't looking to invest a large sum of money (say $25k or less) I would suggest using a high interest checking account. Most local credit unions offer promotional rates yielding anywhere from 2-6% APY depending on your geographic location.
Mr Credit Card : If a consumer wants to do some basic research on banks, where should he or she start? How would you go about doing it?
Dan: If you have a decent amount of money that you would like to stash away I would start by looking through BankVibe's top CD rates and CD Rate chart to get a feel for what type of returns to expect. If you're looking for an investment with more liquidity I would search through BankVibe's savings account rates and high interest checking account rates to compare bank rates. Once you have found a few banks with rates that you like you can search through BankVibe's bank reviews to see what others have to say about that bank.
Mr Credit Card : Dan, thanks for your time and insights into the world of CD investing.
Dan: Thanks for having me!
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This Week in Congress: The Big Votes LoomSeptember 28, 2009 - by Donny Shaw
So far, Sen. Max Baucus' [D, MT] health care bill remains unscathed by major amendments. But the most important amendments are coming up this week as the Senate Finance Committee begins week two of its mark-up. Votes on the public option and Sen. Olympia Snowe's [R, ME] "trigger" are expected as early as tomorrow with Chairman Baucus hoping for a final vote on the bill by Friday.
The amendment to replace Baucus' co-op plan with a public insurance option like the one included in the other health care bills in Congress is sponsored by Sen. John Rockefeller [D, WV] and Sen. Charles Schumer [D, NY]. To the extent that Baucus' bill is a compromise, the fact that it excludes a public option in favor of a co-op plan is a central feature. Baucus and Sen. Kent Conrad [D, ND], the co-op plan's main proponent, are expected to vote against the amendment to add a public option to the bill, even though they have both signaled an openness to such a plan. As they showed last week in rejecting an amendment that would have flown against the secret deal struck between the White House and Big PhRMA, their primary concern is on keeping together whatever potential for bipartisan support they have with their bill.
Olympia Snowe's "trigger" amendment is probably the most important vote the Committee will take. The amendment would trigger the creation of a public option in states where insurance coverage isn't expanded enough once the bill's other reforms take effect. More specifically, if a state does not have at least two exchange-qualifying insurance plans that cost less than 13% of adjusted gross income for at least 95% of the population, the federal government would automatically establish a state-wide public plan. Snowe, the most likely Republican in Congress to vote with Democrats on a final health care bill, has hung her support for the bill on this amendment.
But, despite the fact that it would move the Baucus bill a little to the left, some liberal Democrats on the Committee are expected to vote against the amendment. They want a public option and won't support any compromises. The deciding votes on the amendment will likely come from Baucus and Conrad, who probably support it in a lot of ways. But the fact that they didn't include it in the underlying bill indicates that they may try to vote it down. If the amendment passes, it will likely become the basis for plan in the final bill that Senate leaders will bring to the full Senate for debate.
Congress isn't in session today because of Yom Kippur. When they return tomorrow, there will be the usual slate of bills on the floor of both chambers, but the real action is going to be happening in the Senate Finance Committee with health care reform. Now's a good time to read the Baucus health care bill and get familiar with this proposal that is likely to form the backbone of the health care bill that President Obama signs into law.
Here are the bills coming to the House floor this week:
On Monday, the House will not be in session.
On Tuesday, the House will meet at 12:30 p.m. for Morning Hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business with votes postponed until 6:30 p.m.
Suspensions (12 Bills)
- H.R. 685 - United States Civil Rights Trail System Act of 2009 (Rep. Clay – Natural Resources)
- H.R. 2442 – Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act of 2009 (Rep. George Miller – Natural Resources)
- H.R. 2950 – To direct the Secretary of the Interior to allow for prepayment of repayment contracts between the United States and the Uintah Water Conservancy District (Rep. Matheson – Natural Resources)
- H.R. 3123 – Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel Remediation Act of 2009 (Rep. Lamborn – Natural Resources)
- H.R. 905 – Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve Boundary Modification Act (Rep. Stupak – Natural Resources)
- H.R. 1771 – Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2009 (Rep. Sarbanes – Natural Resources)
- H.R. 1053 – Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery Act of 2009 (Rep. Wittman – Natural Resources)
- H.Res. 16 – Supporting the goals and ideals of National Life Insurance Awareness Month (Rep. Biggert – Oversight and Government Reform)
- H.Res. 693 – Honoring the life and accomplishments of Jim Johnson and extending the condolences of the House of Representatives to his family on the occasion of his death (Rep. Brady (PA) – Oversight and Government Reform)
- H.Con.Res. 186 – Supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month (Rep. Davis (IL) – Oversight and Government Reform)
- H.Res. 725 – Congratulating the Chula Vista Park View Little League team of Chula Vista, California, for winning the 2009 Little League World Series Championship (Rep. Filner – Oversight and Government Reform)
- H.Res. 734 – Expressing the support for and honoring September 17, 2009 as "Constitution Day" (Rep. Latta – Oversight and Government Reform)
On Wednesday and Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. On Friday, no votes are expected in the House.
Suspensions (16 Bills)
- H.Res. 731 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the employees of the Department of Homeland Security, their partners at all levels of government, and the millions of emergency response providers and law enforcement agents nationwide should be commended for their dedicated service on the Nation's front lines in the war against acts of terrorism (Rep. Clarke – Homeland Security)
- H.Res. 517 – Congratulating the University of Washington women's softball team for winning the 2009 Women's College World Series (Rep. McDermott – Education and Labor)
- H.Res. 769 – Recognizing the benefits of service-learning as a teaching strategy to effectively engage youth in the community and classroom, and expressing support for the goals of the National Learn and Serve Challenge (Rep. Platts – Education and Labor)
- H.Res. 487 – Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the State News at Michigan State University (Rep. Rogers (MI) – Education and Labor)
- H.Res. 90 – Supporting the goals and ideals of National Campus Safety Awareness Month (Rep. Sestak – Education and Labor)
- S.Con.Res. 41 – A concurrent resolution providing for the acceptance of a statue of Helen Keller, presented by the people of Alabama (Sen. Sessions – House Administration)
- H.Res. 692 – Supporting the goals and ideals of Tay-Sachs Awareness Month (Rep. Arcuri – Energy and Commerce)
- H.Res. 314 – Honoring and saluting Hillerich & Bradsby Co. on the 125th anniversary of the Louisville Slugger (Rep. Yarmuth – Energy and Commerce)
- S. 1289 - Foreign Evidence Request Efficiency Act of 2009 (Sen. Whitehouse – Judiciary)
- H.R. 1727 – Managing Arson Through Criminal History Act of 2009 (Rep. Bono Mack – Judiciary)
- H.Res. 757 – Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Day of Remembrance for Homicide Victims (Rep. Edwards (MD) – Judiciary)
- H.R. 1333 – Exempts the transportation, shipment, receipt, or importation of explosive materials for delivery to a federally recognized Indian tribe or an agency of such a tribe from various Federal criminal prohibitions relating to explosives (Rep. Grijalva – Judiciary)
- H.Res. 739 – Honoring the life and achievements of Dr. Norman E. Borlaug for his many contributions to alleviating world hunger (Rep. Boswell – Foreign Affairs)
- H.Con.Res. 151 – Expressing the sense of Congress that China release democratic activist Liu Xiaobo from imprisonment (Rep. Minnick – Foreign Affairs)
- H.Con.Res. 51 – Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Antarctic Treaty (Rep. Tiberi – Foreign Affairs)
- S. 1707 – Authorizing appropriations for fiscal years 2010 through 2014 to promote an enhanced strategic partnership with Pakistan and its people (Sen. Kerry/Rep. Berman – Foreign Affairs)
Conference Report on H.R. 3183 – Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. Pastor – Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule)
And here's what we know will be happening in the Senate:
Convenes: 11:30am Morning Business until 1:30pm.
1:30pm resume consideration of H.R.3326, Defense Appropriations.
4:30pm turn to Executive Session and debate nomination of Jeffrey Viken to be United States District Judge Judge for the District of South Dakota.
5:30pm vote on confirmation of the nomination.
As always, Congress Matters has the full committee schedule for the week.
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What About HR3548? we are about to lose everything HELP! ! !
The Senate is notoriously bad at posting their legislative schedules. Even though only one bill is listed, it's likely that more will be taken up this week. Keep checking here:
This kills me that they can take and put healthcare at the front of everything and stay close minded on this one thing and only this one thing, We as regular people are expected to multi task everything thing we do, not just do one thing and then move on to the next, With the amount of people that have lost their benifits and are going to here soon… I don't see why they don't practice a little bit of multi tasking themselves and push S. 1699 H.R. 3548 sister through to the president so that it gets passed and we the ones out of work can have some piece of mind that we still may make it out of this mess alive!!
OMG!!! I was hoping Monday would be the day that they would just pass this bill already. I'm losing my house, my family and am about to be out on the streets. I was a working professional until 2 yrs ago and haven't been able to land a full-time job. I am a freelancer working from home without insurance, making just enough to make my car payment. Please pass this bill already. I could really use this extra help to just get by for a little while longer.
Yeah, but the problem is the majority of the population DON'T support H.R. 3200. Health CARE reform…YES, Health INSURANCE regulation….YES. Government funded and administered Health Insurance…NO.
I can't believe that the senate is so slow at passing the H.R. 3548 Emergency Unemployment Extention Bill! Do they realize that people like myself are 60 days past due on rent & other bills?? I've been keeping track of this bill & see no movement since Sept.22nd. Bad enough everything was on hold for the month of August. Also, I don't want to hear Americans who are working & comfortable to judge those of us who's had a work permit since 14yrs old,used it, paid federal, state, & city taxes all those years and have asked for a little bit of help from the government!! People like them are heartless because, this isn't a Big Wonderful Situation 2 enjoy when U R barely surviving & about 2 loose Everything with so Little Help!!! Come U.S Government!! U R Moving in this matter like U did with Hurricane KATRINA!! SHAME!!
I have been watching the senate on t.v. all day and they posted they will be looking at 3548 maybe this week.BIG DEAL. Everyone should e-mail the chairman at the senate on the WAYS AND MEANS web site. MAXPAC
That "trigger" amendment and 95% matters are really just a political excuse more fitting for republican idea of doing nothing. Public option is public option! Why did Sen. Baucus plays around? It is political compromising more important than to passing the proper bill with complete essential elements for health care reform that the American people badly need?? Have the Americans not sick enough already waiting for century for a healthcare reform?? Are the Republicans more interest in short-term political score at the cost of people lives?! As it appears, Republicans have fully and worthy earned this point all right: letting more people die by preventing a proper health care bill to pass!!
When is Bill:3548 going to be voted on, signed and pass ??? Many people out here
are just barely holding on. I can honestly say I am looking for work and nothing is coming my way. I am doing just about everything just to make enough to feed my family and scape by. Mortgage payment,water,lights,insurance,car payment,food bills are mounting up daily without any help I may have to sell it all at a loss and move to a shelter just to survive. Come on guys vote and save many people from really losing everything they worked their whole lives for.


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While global growth in incineration staggered in the wake of the global economic turndown, global incineration markets are well-poised for continued recovery and consistent growth. Since 2008, global markets for incinerators have resurged from $7.9 billion to $9.2 billion in 2012 (CAGR of 3.9%). By 2022, global markets will more than double, reaching a value of $16.8 billion (2012-2022 CAGR of 6.2%). Observed and forecasted growth reflects a combination of steady market expansion countered by notable contractions for select technologies and applications, through 2022. These trends reflect an array of complex market influences, ranging from technology cost effectiveness to incinerator plant capital and operation period economics to regulatory support as well as regulatory controls on incinerator deployment.Waste management varies regionally and also based on waste content. In North America, landfills are by far the preferred method of disposal for municipal waste. The continent is served by over 6,500 landfills. But in many areas, landfills are falling out of favor. European waste management practices stress reduced landfilling plus incentivizing or even mandating of incineration/waste to energy. And in China, where an estimated 1,400 new landfills would need to be established by 2030 in order to handle 500 million tons of trash, the government is looking toward all forms of waste management including incineration, to minimize and reduce anticipated future waste management burdens. In Europe, North America, and in Asia, incinerators are a technology of choice (along with boilers and industrial furnaces) for the combustion/destruction of many industrial and hazardous wastes. These include biohazardous wastes from hospitals and medical establishments, as well as select industrial and chemical wastes that cannot be easily disposed of otherwise, and that are suitable for incineration. At the community level, the advantages of incineration are clear: incineration can reduce waste volume by 90% or more, which significantly decreases the need for landfilling and long term storage of municipal wastes. Incineration obliterates biohazards, and when managed properly with appropriate feedstocks, can minimize the toxicity of hazardous industrial and chemical wastes. New emissions control systems have been shown to greatly reduce airborne emissions, rendering incinerators safer than ever before. However, public relations issues remain to be solved. There is much ground to be gained by industry in terms of public acceptance of incineration in a growing number of existing incinerator market regions.
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1/2 tsp cilantro
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The LED industry is always seeking ways to improve performance and lower costs. Materion produces consistent, high-quality inorganic compounds used in the manufacture of LED phosphors that deliver more lumens per dollar. "Customers come to us because of our chemical expertise and ability to synthesize and handle these exceptional materials in high-volume applications," says E. J. Strother, Vice President and Strategic Business Unit Leader at Materion Advanced Chemicals.
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Great location. Out of the way of big cities but close enough to the "jungles" of Minnesota. We have stayed their before and will do again. The husband/wife team that manage are great and very helpful!!
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We LOVE the Tofte Americinn!!! Looking forward to booking our next trip in a couple of weeks and wouldn't think to book anywhere else!
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Nice staff, lots of fun things to do nearby, wish it had a clearer view of the lake, and I wish room service came earlier than 3pm.
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What a fantastic hotel for the North shore! We had a fantastic stay! The staff was amazing! I heard people complaining about not being able to connect to the Internet, etc but that wasn't a big deal for me. My kids would have loved to be able to tweet their fun times while there but not a deal breaker. :-). We will definitely stay there again!
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SAIC Solution, 2nd Edition; Stars and Stripes Ball1 Comment Published by Dr. Beyster May 21st, 2014 in Employee Ownership, SAIC, San Diego, The Book.
I was happy to receive a published copy of The SAIC Solution, 2nd Edition today. The book is now available to purchase on Amazon.com. This update has been in the works for some time and I am pleased to see it in print.
As you may be aware, I completely revised the last couple of chapters, taking a closer look at SAIC's governance and how the board failed to advocate for the company's employee ownership culture after I left the company. This in my opinion fundamentally changed SAIC forever — and not for the better.
You can read more about the behind-the-scenes events that led to this unfortunate outcome, along with my advice to other founders and CEOs who want to avoid the dilution or entire loss of the company culture that they worked so hard to create and build.
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Earlier this month, my wife Betty, daughter Mary Ann, and son Jim attended the 73rd Anniversary Stars and Stripes Ball sponsored by the San Diego chapter of the USO (photos below). The event was a fundraiser for the organization, which does important work for active-duty military and their families. We are proud to support the USO, and look forward to their 75th anniversary in San Diego in a couple of years.
— Bob
Photos by Melissa Jacobs/sandiegophoto.com.
Mike Daniels Luncheon Presentation on Monday, May 12th0 Comments Published by Peter Economy May 11th, 2014 in Network Solutions.
I would like to take a moment to notify readers of this blog that Mike Daniels will speak on the topic of "The Core Values That Turned $4.7 Million into $19 Billion in Value Creation" in Washington DC on Monday, May 12th. The event is a part of the 2014 Lumen Leadership Speaker Series, and it will take place from 12 noon to 1:30pm at the Metropolitan Club at 1700 H Street NW in Washington. As you can probably guess, Mike's presentation will center on SAIC's acquisition of Network Solutions, and how we successfully grew it. Mike will also discuss how to identify investment targets during economic opportunity wave cycles. If you are interested in attending, please call the Lumen Institute at 862-432-1368.
Letters from Friends2 Comments Published by Dr. Beyster May 1st, 2014 in SAIC Alumni, San Diego.
I would like to take time to thank Bob Harris and Keith Nightingale for the letters you recently sent me.
Bob's Easter letter was a very interesting recounting of his career starting at General Atomic in January 1968 after he graduated with a Ph.D. in particle physics. Soon after he joined GA to work for me, Gulf Oil bought the company, and I left to start SAI in February 1969. When Bob's contract ended at GA, he joined me at SAI, becoming one of the company's earliest employees in June 1970.
Thank you, Bob, for the letter and for your summary of the lessons that you learned at SAI. I hope you had an enjoyable Easter, and that you will send me copies of your big-picture books when they are published.
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Keith sent me a paper he wrote on the meaning of Normandy in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Normandy Invasion in 1944. Keith's story centered on a small village in France by the name of Hemevez. Each year the townspeople honor 7 American parachutists of the 82nd Airborne Division who were captured by the Germans and executed on June 6, 1944.
Some years ago I visited the Normandy beaches and battlefields where so many Americans lost their lives in the name of freedom. It was a very sobering experience. We owe our World War II veterans, both living and dead, a great and eternal debt. Thank you Keith for sending me your paper.
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As I mentioned last week, Ron Arnold chartered the America's Cup replica yacht America for Betty and me and a small group of friends to tour San Diego Bay. I have included a few photos from that very enjoyable day.
— Bob
Beyster Fellow and San Diego Bay0 Comments Published by Dr. Beyster April 22nd, 2014 in San Diego, Technology.
I would like to congratulate Dylan Bayerl, who has been named a Beyster PhD Fellow for the 2014-2015 school year at the University of Michigan College of Engineering. This is a great accomplishment, and I know that Dylan worked hard to earn his fellowship.
I look forward to meeting Dylan within the next month or two, and I wish him much success in the future. His photo is included below.
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Speaking of photos, Ron Arnold scheduled some interesting excursions on San Diego Bay over the past few weeks while my boat Solutions has been hauled out of the water for annual maintenance and repairs. A number of my friends and SAIC colleagues have been able to join me, which has made these trips particularly enjoyable.
A couple of Fridays ago, Ron chartered one of the San Diego Seal Tour amphibious vehicles for a 90-minute tour of the Bay. Joining us were Paul Kouris, Barb Schmidt, and book contest winner Bill Proffer.
And last Friday we went out for a sail on America, which is a 139-foot replica of the yacht that won the original America's Cup competition. This is something I have wanted to do for the past four years, and we had a perfect day out on the water.
We had quite a group on this trip, including my wife Betty, Malin Burnham, Chuck Nichols, Jim Hakeem, Mark Waldschmidt, Scott Graham, Don Wyatt, Troy Sears, Ron's son Conner, and others. I have included a couple of photos from our Seal Tour.
— Bob
Leidos COO Stuart Shea's Resignation1 Comment Published by Dr. Beyster April 8th, 2014 in SAIC.
I was very concerned to read a recent article in the Washington Post about the resignation of Leidos COO Stuart Shea. According to the article, Shea's resignation may be linked to the ongoing decline in the company's revenues and profits.
Leidos reported an 18% drop in fourth quarter revenues from 2012 to 2013, and a 75% drop in fourth quarter profit from 2012 to 2013. I am disappointed with these financial results and hope that they are a temporary aberration. I also hope that the split up of SAIC into two separate companies has not had a negative effect on the ability of Leidos to win new business, and to make a profit on the business that it has.
— Bob
Potential Domain Name System Governance Changes0 Comments Published by Dr. Beyster April 1st, 2014 in Network Solutions.
As you know, ICANN and the Internet have been in the news lately. It seems that there is a move within the Obama administration to transfer responsibility for the domain name system from ICANN to some as-yet unnamed international body.
I personally do not think this is a good idea. While our own Congress is not currently a very good model of democracy in action, and the administration seems to be stuck in neutral, I doubt that some UN-type group is going to do a better job governing the domain name system. In fact, it may do far worse.
Of course, there are no guarantees either way, because ICANN has its own problems. As Esther Dyson, founding chairperson of ICANN, said in an interview for our book, Names, Numbers, and Network Solutions, "We over-regulated some stuff, and we under-regulated other stuff. We got everybody to despise us. We didn't listen. And, unfortunately, it hasn't gotten much better since."
Mike Daniels, my coauthor on Names, Numbers, and Network Solutions, has been busy being interviewed in the media because of this possible shift in Internet governance. As the book describes, we were very much involved in the evolution of the domain name system and the development of ICANN and other Internet organizations, so Mike is a valuable source of information about this time in the Internet's history.
Mike was interviewed on March 27 about governance of the domain name system by Jim Blasingame on Small Business Radio. Here are links to the three interviews:
- Internet pioneer reviews the history of Internet governance — Mike Daniels joins Jim Blasingame to report on the history and success of more than 40 years of successful Internet governance by the U.S., and why it should remain that way.
- Why transferring Internet control is a dangerous idea — Mike Daniels joins Jim Blasingame to reveal why the Obama administration's plan to divest U.S. control of the Internet to a multi-stakeholder entity is a dangerous idea that could have disastrous results.
- What if your business couldn't use the Internet? — Mike Daniels joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the U.S. plan to divest control of the Internet, and how the possible unintended consequences that it could create for small business.
— Bob


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Villa Olivia is a fabulous mulit-level oceanfront vacation home exquisitely situated on the pristine sandy beach of Playa Grande. The mediterranean style layout of this Costa Rican beach house emphasizes open spaces and large verandas to accommodate large families, groups of friends, reunions and weddings. Furnishings and decor are contemporary and comfortable, many custom-made from local hardwoods.
A refreshing open air courtyard offers each bedroom a private entrance. Terrazzo tile floors flow throughout the interior and spill out across the spacious beachfront verandas. Tropical gardens with palm trees, papaya and coconut trees create an intimate atmosphere.
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Included in the rental rate is wireless internet, room cleaning every third day and evening security
Bedroom 1: 2 twins
Bedroom 2: queen
Bedroom 3: queen
Bedroom 4: queen & twin
Bedroom 5: queen, twin, & single futon
Villa Olivia offers a perfect and uncomplicated oceanfront vacation, specifically designed for friends, families, or groups. With our other oceanfront villa located next door, Casa Mirage, we can accommodate 26 guests.
Playa Grande "big beach" is truly one of the most unique, unspoiled vacation spots in Costa Rica. Located only an hour drive from the Liberia Airport (LIR) its 2 mile-long crescent shaped coastline of warm blue waters and honey colored sand forms the Las Baulas Marine National Park. A sanctuary for the nesting giant leatherback turtles.
Go explore the estuary in a canoe, spotting birds, iguanas and crocodiles basking on the sun-drenched riverbanks. Snorkel Playa Conchal made up of billions of crushed shells. Attend a weekend fiesta, featuring bull riding, traditional food, marimba music, and dancing. Tee-off at the course designed by Robert Trent Jones which meanders through a rolling terrain with breathtaking ocean views. To end the day sail along the shoreline as dolphins frolic beside you.
For thrill seekers and nature lovers alike enter the realms of the forest via a canopy tour. Get your adrenalin pumping inner tubing or riverafting on the Rio Negro. Visit Rincon De La Vieja to enjoy great hiking, waterfalls, boiling mud pots, sulpher vents and a large diversity of wildlife species. Get in the action of deep blue water fishing, targeting sailfish, marlin, yellowfin tuna, dorado, wahoo, roosterfish, and snapper. Experience the rich Guanacaste folklore and ancient Chorotega Indian traditions of pottery making in village of Guatil.
We are a family of 'water babies' born and raised on the beach shores of Santa Barbara, CA. (Of course the grand kids also have this ocean gene). Once my children (Julie, J.C, and Mark) became of an age when we could all travel my husband and I would take them during summer vacation on a surf safari to an exotic destination somewhere in the world. This was not only for fun, but to spend quality time with each other as well as to expose and educate them about different cultures and customs.
On a surfing safari to Costa Rica in '91 we instantly fell in love with the country, the kind and hospitable people, and the natural habitat. It was a paradise!! Long story short after returning to the States and raving to family and friends about this oasis a friend said he had the perfect property for our family in Playa Grande.
My husband flew down a month later and purchased the property for me as my 50th B-Day present! Over the past 17 years both my family and friends lives have been significantly enhanced by the beauty of the 'Tico' people, the natural wonders that surrounds us and the 'Pura Vida' lifestyle. This means Pure Life, an expression of contentment, happiness, and satisfaction with ones life. It's this philosophy that ranks Costa Rica as one of the happiest places in the world!!
We invite you along with your family and friends to visit and enjoy the surf, sand, sun, & experience the 'Pura Vida' life.
fabulously situated upon the pristine white sandy beach of Playa Grande. Imagine surfing directly out the back door, scanning the trees for howler monkeys, sea shelling along the beach and gazing at the stars. In the privacy of your villa take delight swinging in a hammock, indulging in spa treatments, or simply smiling at a sunset.
We were very pleased with Villa Olivia--it was exactly as promised. Right on the beach (part of a national park) with beautiful, tropical grounds; very comfortable rooms, and friendly, personable staff. If you are looking for a spacious family retreat, right on the beach, this is it. There are 4 bedrooms, two up, two down, each with a full bath, and an extra bath in the common area (there is a 5th bedroom/studio upstairs, but we did not rent it). The kitchen has everything you need to prepare dinner, with an outdoor grill area and outdoor dining area. Hammocks are everywhere, so no fights over who gets the hammock. And, since the beach is right out the front door, no loading up to go to the beach, because it's right there. Grab a morning cup of coffee and relax on the rockers on the front porch, or in a beach chair on the sand, or walk down the (almost deserted) beach. As we were there in February, the dry season, the insects were scarce, so we barely used the 3 cans of spray we brought. However, because Costa Rica is north of the equator, we did use almost all the sunblock. Did I mention that Villa Olivia is right on the beach? Sure, there are houses on either side, but you scarcely notice them, with all the lush tropical foliage. The coast line is made up of many small beaches, each different. Some can only be reached on foot or boat, and some you can drive to. While exploring Pirate's Beach (about 15 miles north of Playa Grande) we had the good luck to see a troupe of monkeys leisurely crossing the road, one at a time, via a cable hung for just that purpose. Another day, the Villa Olivia property manager arranged a day trip to Rincon, where we bathed in hot volcanic mud, soaked in hot/warm/cool volcanic pools, rode horses, zip-lined, and walked through a hanging-bridge nature trail to see monkeys, parrots, and other tropical birds.
Some tips: Take beach or swim shoes. The sand can be extremely hot mid-day. All roads may not be paved; don't be taken aback by it. Explore! If you are a picky eater, try something new! If you can't, then stop in Liberia at the big-box style "Jumbo" grocery store and stock up on what you need; the smaller 'super compras' closer to Playa Grande don't carry everything. Arrange for Kimberly to make dinner for you one night. It's worth it! http://www.tripadvisor.com/VacationRentalReview-g309245-d1654945-Ultimate_Oceanfront_Location_Villa_Olivia-Playa_Grande_Province_of_Guanacaste.html#REVIEWS
Playa Grande is a national park protecting the nesting site of the Giant Leatherback turtles (Oct - Mar), Explore the tidal pools around the volcanic rocks and walk to the northern coves, ending in a black sand beach, Enjoy world-class Surfing, and golfing, Take a horseback ride, canopy tour, kayak in the estuary, sunset cruise, or snorkel/dive, Hike through Rincon De La Vieja or Palo Verde National Park.
Playa Grande stretches over two miles along the magnificent northwest pacific coastline, 30 min. north of Playa Tamarindo and 30 min. south of Playa Flamingo. Villa Olivia sits on the northern end of Playa Grande near the big rock. This is a secluded and undeveloped beach community of only a dozen oceanfront vacation/retirement homes and one oceanfront hotel with restaurant, the Las Tortugas. Inland there are 4 small hotel/restaurants, 2 restaurants, a pulperia, and surf shop. Two markets are only 5 minutes away by car.


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By Pope Francis
3/28/2013 (1 year ago)
Catholic Online (www.catholic.org)
A priest who seldom goes out of himself, who anoints little - I won't say "not at all" because, thank God, our people take our oil from us anyway - misses out on the best of our people, on what can stir the depths of his priestly heart. Those who do not go out of themselves, instead of being mediators, gradually become intermediaries, managers. We know the difference: the intermediary, the manager, "has already received his reward", and since he doesn't put his own skin and his own heart on the line, he never hears a warm, heartfelt word of thanks. This is precisely the reason why some priests grow dissatisfied, become sad priests, lose heart and become in some sense collectors of antiques or novelties - instead of being shepherds living with "the smell of the sheep", shepherds in the midst of their flock, fishers of men.
By Pope Francis
Catholic Online (www.catholic.org)
3/28/2013 (1 year ago)
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Keywords: Pope Francis, Holy Thursday, Chrism Mass, ministry, intermediate, Priesthood, mediation, priestly ministry, Pope Francis, Holy Thursday
VATICAN CITY (Catholic Online) - (Editor in Chief, Deacon Keith Fournier: We offer the full text of the extraordinary homily given Holy Thursday Morning by Pope Francis to the faithful. The words addressed to the over 1600 priests who gathered at St Peter's Basilica on March 28, 2013 are particularly poignant. they are adressed to all priests and point to the direction of what promises to be an extraordinary papacy.)
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
This morning I have the joy of celebrating my first Chrism Mass as the Bishop of Rome. I greet all of you with affection, especially you, dear priests, who, like myself, today recall the day of your ordination.
The readings of our Mass speak of God's "anointed ones": the suffering Servant of Isaiah, King David and Jesus our Lord. All three have this in common: the anointing that they receive is meant in turn to anoint God's faithful people, whose servants they are; they are anointed for the poor, for prisoners, for the oppressed. A fine image of this "being for" others can be found in the Psalm: "It is like the precious oil upon the head, running down upon the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down upon the collar of his robe" (Ps 133:2). The image of spreading oil, flowing down from the beard of Aaron upon the collar of his sacred robe, is an image of the priestly anointing which, through Christ, the Anointed One, reaches the ends of the earth, represented by the robe.
The sacred robes of the High Priest are rich in symbolism. One such symbol is that the names of the children of Israel were engraved on the onyx stones mounted on the shoulder-pieces of the ephod, the ancestor of our present-day chasuble: six on the stone of the right shoulder-piece and six on that of the left (cf. Ex 28:6-14). The names of the twelve tribes of Israel were also engraved on the breastplate (cf. Es 28:21). This means that the priest celebrates by carrying on his shoulders the people entrusted to his care and bearing their names written in his heart. When we put on our simple chasuble, it might well make us feel, upon our shoulders and in our hearts, the burdens and the faces of our faithful people, our saints and martyrs of whom there are many in these times.
From the beauty of all these liturgical things, which is not so much about trappings and fine fabrics than about the glory of our God resplendent in his people, alive and strengthened, we turn to a consideration of activity, action. The precious oil which anoints the head of Aaron does more than simply lend fragrance to his person; it overflows down to "the edges". The Lord will say this clearly: his anointing is meant for the poor, prisoners and the sick, for those who are sorrowing and alone. The ointment is not intended just to make us fragrant, much less to be kept in a jar, for then it would become rancid . and the heart bitter.
A good priest can be recognized by the way his people are anointed. This is a clear test. When our people are anointed with the oil of gladness, it is obvious: for example, when they leave Mass looking as if they have heard good news. Our people like to hear the Gospel preached with "unction", they like it when the Gospel we preach touches their daily lives, when it runs down like the oil of Aaron to the edges of reality, when it brings light to moments of extreme darkness, to the "outskirts" where people of faith are most exposed to the onslaught of those who want to tear down their faith.
People thank us because they feel that we have prayed over the realities of their everyday lives, their troubles, their joys, their burdens and their hopes. And when they feel that the fragrance of the Anointed One, of Christ, has come to them through us, they feel encouraged to entrust to us everything they want to bring before the Lord: "Pray for me, Father, because I have this problem", "Bless me", "Pray for me" - these words are the sign that the anointing has flowed down to the edges of the robe, for it has turned into prayer. The prayers of the people of God. When we have this relationship with God and with his people, and grace passes through us, then we are priests, mediators between God and men.
What I want to emphasize is that we need constantly to stir up God's grace and perceive in every request, even those requests that are inconvenient and at times purely material or downright banal - but only apparently so - the desire of our people to be anointed with fragrant oil, since they know that we have it. To perceive and to sense, even as the Lord sensed the hope-filled anguish of the woman suffering from hemorrhages when she touched the hem of his garment. At that moment, Jesus, surrounded by people on every side, embodies all the beauty of Aaron vested in priestly raiment, with the oil running down upon his robes. It is a hidden beauty, one which shines forth only for those faith-filled eyes of the woman troubled with an issue of blood. But not even the disciples - future priests - see or understand: on the "existential outskirts", they see only what is on the surface: the crowd pressing in on Jesus from all sides (cf. Lk 8:42). The Lord, on the other hand, feels the power of the divine anointing which runs down to the edge of his cloak.
We need to "go out," then, in order to experience our own anointing, its power and its redemptive efficacy: to the "outskirts" where there is suffering, bloodshed, blindness that longs for sight, and prisoners in thrall to many evil masters. It is not in soul-searching or constant introspection that we encounter the Lord: self-help courses can be useful in life, but to live by going from one course to another, from one method to another, leads us to become pelagians and to minimize the power of grace, which comes alive and flourishes to the extent that we, in faith, go out and give ourselves and the Gospel to others, giving what little ointment we have to those who have nothing, nothing at all.
A priest who seldom goes out of himself, who anoints little - I won't say "not at all" because, thank God, our people take our oil from us anyway - misses out on the best of our people, on what can stir the depths of his priestly heart. Those who do not go out of themselves, instead of being mediators, gradually become intermediaries, managers. We know the difference: the intermediary, the manager, "has already received his reward", and since he doesn't put his own skin and his own heart on the line, he never hears a warm, heartfelt word of thanks. This is precisely the reason why some priests grow dissatisfied, become sad priests, lose heart and become in some sense collectors of antiques or novelties - instead of being shepherds living with "the smell of the sheep", shepherds in the midst of their flock, fishers of men.
True enough, the so-called crisis of priestly identity threatens us all and adds to the broader cultural crisis; but if we can resist its onslaught, we will be able to put out in the name of the Lord and cast our nets. It is not a bad thing that reality itself forces us to "put out into the deep", where what we are by grace is clearly seen as pure grace, out into the deep of the contemporary world, where the only thing that counts is "unction" - not function - and the nets which overflow with fish are those cast solely in the name of the One in whom we have put our trust: Jesus.
Dear lay faithful, be close to your priests with affection and with your prayers, that they may always be shepherds according to God's heart.
Dear priests, may God the Father renew in us the Spirit of holiness with whom we have been anointed. May he renew his Spirit in our hearts, that this anointing may spread to everyone, even to those "outskirts" where our faithful people most look for it and most appreciate it. May our people sense that we are the Lord's disciples; may they feel that their names are written upon our priestly vestments and that we seek no other identity; and may they receive through our words and deeds the oil of gladness which Jesus, the Anointed One, came to bring us. Amen.
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