Here's a little fact for automotive buffs or just to dazzle your friends.
The four
Goldberg brothers, Lowell, Norman, Hiram and Max, invented
and developed the first automobile air-conditioner. On July 17, 1946, the temperature in Detroit was 97 degrees.
The four brothers walked into old man Henry Ford's office and sweet-talked his secretary into telling him that four gentlemen were there with the most exciting innovation in the auto industry since the electric starter.
Henry was curious and invited them into his office.
They refused and instead asked that he come out to the parking lot to their car. They persuaded him to get into the car, which was about 130 degrees, turned on the air conditioner, and cooled the car off immediately.
The old man got very excited and invited them back to the office, where he offered them $3 million for the patent.
The brothers refused, saying they would settle for $2 million, but they wanted the recognition by having a label, 'The Goldberg Air-Conditioner', on the dashboard of each car in which it was installed.
Now old man Ford was more than just a little anti-Semitic, and there was no way he was going to put the Goldberg's name on two million Fords.
They haggled back and forth for about two hours and finally agreed on $4 million and that just their first names would be shown.
And so to this day, all Ford air conditioners show --
Lo, Norm, Hi, and Max -- on the controls.
05 November 2013
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14 October 2013
The Marine's Prayer
The Marine's Prayer
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(excerpt from Warrior Culture of the U.S. Marines, copyright 2001 Marion F. Sturkey)
Regardless of the situation, the Marine Corps has an answer for almost everything.
Contact with The Deity is serious business. It is also an excellent idea for Warriors who are expected to put their lives on the line against an assortment of foes. For U.S. Marines of any faith who may desire guidance when contacting their Maker, the Marine Corps has a ready aid, The Marine's Prayer
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Almighty Father, whose command is over all and whose love never fails,
make me aware of Thy presence and obedient to Thy will.
Keep me true to my best self, guarding me against dishonesty
in purpose and deed and helping me to live so that I can face my fellow Marines,
my loved ones, and Thee without shame or fear. Protect my family.
Give me the will to do the work of a Marine and to
accept my share of responsibilities with vigor and enthusiasm.
Grant me the courage to be proficient in my daily performance.
Keep me loyal and faithful to my superiors and to
the duties my Country and the Marine Corps have entrusted to me.
Help me to wear my uniform with dignity,
and let it remind me daily of the traditions which I must uphold.
If I am inclined to doubt, steady my faith;
if I am tempted, make me strong to resist;
if I should miss the mark, give me courage to try again.
Guide me with the light of truth and grant me wisdom
by which I may understand the answer to my prayer.
09 August 2013
Finagle
Definition of finagle: to trick, swindle, or cheat (a person) (often followed by out of).
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30 July 2013
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How the Senate Works - A Must Read
This is a MUST read…..
Do you suppose Congress really knows how absolutely disgusted we
are with their performance – a lot less that 10% in my opinion
WHAT A MESS~~WE ARE IN SERIOUS TROUBLE !!!!
Please watch at least the first 45 seconds……then you will be hooked! Isn't it about time there were some serious and basic changes made in the way our Congress works? Interesting four minute speech. No wonder this country is in such a big mess. Our law makers have no idea what they are voting on. How the Senate Really Works. Unbelievable! I don't care what your party is!
Every American should see this video.
Click here: Senators Voting without Reading the Bills
Do you suppose Congress really knows how absolutely disgusted we
are with their performance – a lot less that 10% in my opinion
WHAT A MESS~~WE ARE IN SERIOUS TROUBLE !!!!
Please watch at least the first 45 seconds……then you will be hooked! Isn't it about time there were some serious and basic changes made in the way our Congress works? Interesting four minute speech. No wonder this country is in such a big mess. Our law makers have no idea what they are voting on. How the Senate Really Works. Unbelievable! I don't care what your party is!
Every American should see this video.
Click here: Senators Voting without Reading the Bills
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