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: DENVER & SIERRA BLANCA, Texas—Texas Rare Earth Resources Corp., a rare earths mineral exploration and development company, announced changes to its management team and board of directors.
Marc LeVier resigned as president, chief executive officer, and director to pursue other opportunities. Daniel Gorski, a co-founder of the company, current director and former president and chief executive officer, will serve as interim chief executive officer.
In addition, James Graham, Graham Karklin, and Gregory Martin resigned from the board of directors. On July 5, 2012, Gorski, Cecil Wall, and G.W. McDonald, the beneficial owners of an aggregate of 10,198,000 shares of common stock, filed a preliminary Schedule 14A with the Securities and Exchange Commission that included the nomination of the following slate of directors: Phillip Goodell, Nicholas Pingitore, John Tumazos, Cecil C. Wall, and James R. Wolfe. The current board of directors, Gorski and Anthony Marchese, expect to announce newly appointed directors in the immediate future.
“I look forward to the next chapter for Texas Rare Earth Resources,” said Gorski in a prepared statement. “We believe strongly in the potential of the Round Top project and will leverage the recently filed Preliminary Economic Assessment on the project to advance the project further. We are focused on maximizing shareholder value and continuing our metallurgy and project development. We are excited for what the future has in store for Texas Rare Earth Resources and our shareholders.”
Texas Rare Earth Resources Corp.'s primary focus is exploring and developing its Round Top rare earth minerals project, located in Hudspeth County, Texas, 85 miles east of El Paso.
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