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: AUSTIN—HomeAway Inc., a provider of online vacation rentals, named Austin-based company, GSD&M, as its advertising agency of record.
HomeAway selected GSD&M to create a long-term integrated platform for the HomeAway.com brand to drive awareness and consideration for vacation rentals and further evolve its marketing communications strategy.
“We're excited to work together with GSD&M to help make HomeAway synonymous with family vacations and to bring to life the benefits and capture the experiences only found in vacation rentals,” said HomeAway chief executive Brian Sharples in a prepared statement. “GSD&M has already shown a true commitment to a long-term partnership during the evaluation process and we love that their headquarters is only four minutes away by foot. It's going to be a great Austin-based partnership.”
“We're honored to have been selected by HomeAway and we look forward to helping them build on their success by creating a lasting brand,” said GSD&M chief executive Duff Stewart in a statement. “HomeAway has grown immensely in a short period of time and we hope to help them sustain that momentum through effective and memorable campaigns.”
Development of a 2012 campaign begins immediately, and HomeAway looks to have new creative in market early next year.
HomeAway Inc. based in Austin, provides online vacation rentals, with sites representing more than 625,000 paid vacation rental home listings throughout more than 145 countries.
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