Month: December 2017

Clockwise from upper left: Zynga, Abbott Laboratories, AT&T, Fossil Group, Kibo Software, Rolls Royce, Bank of America, and Bell Helicopter.

Dallas Invents: 71 Patents Granted for Week of Dec. 5

Patents secured this week include Fossil's in-ear headphones and Zynga's method of notifying a user of options to participate in meta games.
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Dallas Artist/Maker Creates ‘a Little Bit of Magic’ With Her Shamstones
by | Dec 12, 2017
The art pieces combine resin and bits of nature Shamsy Roomiani finds in her garden or her walks in the city.
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SMU, UTA Profs Named National Academy of Inventors Fellows
by | Dec 12, 2017
Election as a National Academy of Inventors fellow is the highest professional honor given to academic inventors.
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Gene Taylor and Josh Ellis
Real Estate Brokerage NATIVE Launches With New App
by | Dec 12, 2017
Josh Ellis and Gene Taylor created NATIVE to offer an innovative mix of proprietary technology and experienced agent advisers.
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Dusk

Dusk Comics: A Home for Independent Creators, Strong Female Characters

by | Dec 11, 2017
From comics to cosplay, Dusk Publishing's David Doub is making a name for himself by nurturing new talent and creating compelling characters.
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Taste
Taste Community Restaurant: Pay-What-You-Can Concept Opens in Fort Worth
by | Dec 11, 2017
Taste is the only fully sustainable restaurant in the Dallas-Fort Worth area adding to a list of about 60 pay-what-you-can-models around the nation.
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On Tap: Energy Forum, Call of Duty World League & Smart Gigabit Cities App Challenge
Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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Boss Fight Entertainment Moving its HQ to Watters Creek in Allen

by | Dec 8, 2017
The move to One Bethany East gives video gaming company Boss Fight Entertainment improved technology — and a boost in recruiting top talent from around the country.
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Funding Roundup: Frisco Wearable Tech Startup Raises $95K, Burleson Project Gets $900K Incentive
by | Dec 8, 2017
From startup capital to state incentives, take a look at recent funding announcements with Dallas ties.
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Discovery: Stressed Mitochondria, Personalized Breast Cancer Care & Aircraft Construction With Alloys
by | Dec 8, 2017
Researchers are making breakthroughs and discoveries all across North Texas every day. Here are some examples.
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Founders Live
Founders Live to Hold Monthly Live-Streamed Pitches at NoD
by | Dec 7, 2017
Companies have exactly 99 seconds to pitch their startup, followed by a question and answer session with the audience.
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Apollo

UTD Team Reconstructs Apollo Mission Recordings

by | Dec 7, 2017
The five-year-old project is coming to its final stages, and was funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation in 2012.
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Ben Davis and Emmitt Smith
Jerry Jones-Affiliated Firm Invests in The Gents Place
by | Dec 6, 2017
The Gents Place, an upscale Dallas lifestyle club that offers men's grooming and other services, plans to open 150 franchised locations over the next five years.
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TAS Environment Services Acquires Delmar Disposal
by | Dec 6, 2017
With the addition of Delmar, TAS said it now manages DFW’s largest 24/7 industrial vacuum fleet with more than 25 local units.
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Addison Nonprofit Behind PBS Film Highlighting Dietary, Health Issues of Native Americans
by | Dec 6, 2017
The documentary, hosted by actor James Earl Jones, explores the Native American Food Movement and its efforts in addressing food insecurity.
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