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61.) Heroes of Capitalism: Fred M. Jones
Over one day ago | Wed Sep 24 0:00:00 PDT 2008
Numero had recalled an earlier discussion where Jones had mentioned his desire to invent air conditioning for cars. What Jones and Numero accomplished highlights the fact that successful entrepreneurism isn't the product of good ideas ...
From David
62.) Thomas Edison, Japan?s favourite inventor » ?? What Japan Thinks
Over one day ago | Thu Aug 31 9:32:00 PDT 2006
If we are discussing airplane-related inventions, I?d choose Frank Whittle myself. 5, Leonardo Da Vinci, 53, He definitely invented a good few things, and I?m surprised he?s not higher ranked. ...
From Ken YN
63.) Heroes of Capitalism: The Wright Brothers
Over one day ago | Fri Oct 24 7:14:00 PDT 2008
The second major breakthrough was their invention of a better wing profile, which they achieved through rigorous testing in a wind tunnel that they designed and built themselves. By achieving flight in 1903 and quickly improving on ...
From Eric D.
64.) Losing a race that's already won :: Ian Douglas
Over one day ago | Sat Jun 21 0:00:00 PDT 2008
Who cares that Frank Whittle invented the jet engine when Boeing is still the world's largest aircraft manufacturer? On a balance sheet it doesn't matter at all. America's economic power does to a large extend rely on oil and the ...
From ian.douglas@telegraph.co.uk (Ian Douglas)
65.) a genius betrayed: the man who invented the jet engine ignored by ?
Over one day ago | Fri Dec 7 1:03:00 PST 2007
well, apart from unveiling a new statue near his coventry birthplace earlier this year, britain has shown a staggering reluctance to celebrate the centenary of sir frank whittle, the man who invented the jet engine. ...
From catherine
66.) Heroes of Capitalism: Coenraad Johannes van Houten
Over one day ago | Tue Oct 21 0:00:00 PDT 2008
Today we honor Coenraad Johannes van Houten (1801-1887) for his invention of cocoa powder. This powder (picture right) let people enjoy great things like Dutch Chocolate and chocolate milk. The trick was that van Houten found a cheap ...
From ann
67.) Heroes of Capitalism: John Deere
Over one day ago | Tue Oct 14 0:00:00 PDT 2008
Today we honor John Deere for his invention of his self-scouring steel plow. John Deere (1804-1886) developed a new plow that allowed farmers in Illinois to till tough clay-like soil. When he left his family to seek his fortune, ...
From ann
68.) The Official Formula 1 Website
Over one day ago | Tue Jun 10 0:00:00 PDT 2008
Past recipients include Air Commodore Sir Frank Whittle, who invented the jet engine. ?When you look at the list of past winners, I feel flattered and honoured to have been selected for this award,? added Dennis. ...
From unknown
69.) Heroes of Capitalism: Charles Kettering
Over one day ago | Wed Oct 15 7:17:00 PDT 2008
Every time you start your car or have a purchase rung up at a cash register, you can thank inventor and businessman Charles Kettering (1876?1958) for making your life easier and better. Kettering finished a degree in electrical ...
From ann
70.) Heroes of Capitalism: Nikola Tesla
Over one day ago | Wed Sep 24 5:23:00 PDT 2008
Last week I lost the benefits of Nikola Tesla's invention for four long days and so would like to honor Tesla (1856-1943), the father of alternating current (AC) electricity. Born in Croatia, Tesla immigrated to the US in 1884 working ...
From Kate Sheehan
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