Out of 26 million Texans, you may have an idea to change the world. You may have had several ideas to change the world. But only a tiny minority of you pushed through the U.S. Patent office from application to successful patent. We've seen Texans change the world many times over. Jack Kilby did it with Texas Instruments in 1958 with the integrated circuit, causing the start of the digital revolution, which, in part, is why you can read these words over your electronic device.
Over the last few years, Texas Business has brought its feature: Texas Business Patent of the Day. This list is of the ones that were either extremely clever, odd or strange. One thing becomes apparent from these patents and the patent that runs daily in Texas Business—Texans have a unique mind set.
Though the history of the Corn Dog is disputed, the State Fair of Texas claims to have introduced the Corny Dog sometime between 1938 and 1942. As a paean to that invention that now sits in the freezer section of every grocery store in the southwest, here are the fried foods the State Fair of Texas has introduced, or tried to introduce, in the last seven years.
Dead Texas musicians live on every time you hear their songs. Their songs play everywhere, so the dead Texas musicians appear to be immortal. Here's the short list.
Don't get caught up with John Wayne religion. For one thing, he's not Texan. He's in some fine movies involving Texas, most notably The Searchers, but none of his movies can make the best cut of Texas movies. Here's the short list.
Unsung Texas Business Journalists Mention that one is a reporter, and there's a spark of interest. Mention that one is a business news reporter, and watch the eyes glaze over. Except to the players, business and economic journalists are unappreciated. While many wish to become sports reporters when they grow up, most do not realize that business journalists cover the Real Game. Mention that reporter covers business, and watch the eyes glaze over. A toast to these below on the short list and the numerous unnamed ones slogging away. Full Story » TexasBusiness.com
Best Texas Mexican Food: The Short List No, we're not going to debate the difference between Tex-Mex, Mex-Tex, Mexican and Texican food. Just know these establishments are the pinnacle of Texas Mexican fare. No brag, just fact. Full Story » TexasBusiness.com
Best Texas Burgers Texas Burgers. . While a hamburger is merely sustenance and gratification for a meal, the memory a good Texas burger can give rise to Homeric odes. The short list. Full Story » TexasBusiness.com
Texas Business reports: Dallas—Half Price Books is surfing the troubled economy like carving an A-Frame wave.
Half Price Books, the nation’s largest family-owned new and used bookstore chain, continues its expansion as it opens a Dublin, California store.
This is the booksellers fourth toehold in California, and its 112th store in the United States.
Half Price Books has taken advantage of lower real estate prices in recent years and does not borrow money to open or move stores.
The new store, one of four in California, is the state’s largest Half Price Books location, occupying roughly 10,800 square feet in the Dublin Retail Center
Dublin has not been Half Price Books’ only store growth in 2011. The bookstore chain recently opened its 111th location in Mansfield, Texas.
This location marked the 20th store in Dallas-Fort Worth, giving Half Price Books more locations in the area than any other book retail chain.
Half Price Books plans to open its 113th store in San Antonio in June, its fifth location in the area.
“Half Price Books has continued to expand and be successful even as other booksellers have struggled. This is because we offer a unique product mix that no other store is able to replicate,” said Half Price Books executive vice president Kathy Doyle Thomas in a prepared statement. “Since we buy from the public, our stores offer an attractive option for people needing extra cash, and we’re able to provide cheaper forms of entertainment. We’re excited to have expanded in Dublin and Mansfield and look forward to becoming a part of their communities.”
Half Price Books is the largest family-owned new and used bookstore chain, with 112 retail locations in 16 states. Stores are open seven days a week and buy and sell new and used books, magazines, comics, records, CDs, DVDs and collectible items
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