We can take away from the roebling family and company is that innovation is real. There is a dont tell us it cannot be done attitude. We can do this, we can innovate, we can make something we have thought about come to being, and by that ingenuity and engineering, we can change the way people live their lives in a positive way. John a roebling became an engineer. He studied at the Royal Academy in prussia, where he was from. He realized america had some of the most amazing structures. He was interested in bridges. Around 1847 or so, he came to the United States, planted himself in saxonburg outside of pittsburgh. He started farming. What is an engineer doing farming . Not much. The Pennsylvania Railroad was having issues developing ways to pull ships and trains over mountainous areas. They were using hemp rope, they often would break. John roebling saw a problem he gets off with engineering practice and knowhow. After taking his idea to the railroad system, they said if you come up wit
We can take away from the roebling family and company is that innovation is real. There is a dont tell us it cannot be done attitude. We can do this, we can innovate, we can make something we have thought about come to being, and by that ingenuity and engineering, we can change the way people live their lives in a positive way. John a roebling became an engineer. He studied at the Royal Academy in prussia, where he was from. He realized america had some of the most amazing structures. He was interested in bridges. Around 1847 or so, he came to the United States, planted himself in saxonburg outside of pittsburgh. He started farming. What is an engineer doing farming . Not much. The Pennsylvania Railroad was having issues developing ways to pull ships and trains over mountainous areas. They were using hemp rope, they often would break. John roebling saw a problem he gets off with engineering practice and knowhow. After taking his idea to the railroad system, they said if you come up wit
To learn more about its unique history. For six years now, weve traveled to cities across the u. S. , to explore their literary and historic sites. You can watch more of our visits at cspan. Org citiestour. Trenton became the state capital in 1790. Trenton was selected because of its location. Even though were not in the Geographic Center of the state as many state capitals are. We are situated on the Delaware River, equal justice between north jersey and south jersey. It made sense for trenton, because trenton by 1790 was already a household name. It was made famous, of course, by George Washington and the battle of trenton. Crossing the Delaware River, 1776. Christmas night. It was also, however, a center of commerce. William trent had established trenton. As a port town. A river port town. He could sail his merchant ships up as far as this point. Up to the fall lines of the delaware. So it made sense to bring State Government here as well in 1790. The building really evolved over th
Good Tuesday Morning welcome to squawk alley. Were at the New York Stock Exchange joining us this morning from palo alto, cofounder roger m k mackname is google hit by this fine by unfavoring the search results over rivals . We talked to the eus commissioner for competition earlier this morning heres what she said well, the fine is a reflection of the abuse and how long the abuse has taken place and, of course, the importance of the Different Actors in this market and we find this abuse has been taking place since 2008. But also that it has taken place in every european country where google shopping has been ruled out. And that, of course, is a very serious matter and that is reflected in the level of the fine. Our google, roger, would argue it is also serious although they say they respectful respectfully disagree and are considering option onz appeal. What did z. This mean . I think, carl, there is an interesting sest tests coming in front of us. First of all, google, facebook, amazo
Ceta deal. And it all that snoops on your doll that snoops on your child. It may be speaking more than just baby talk. Sarah im sarah kelly. Thank you for joining us. Day one of the annual Munich Security Conference draws to a close and the question, will the United States remain true to allies . The meeting is one of the World Biggest gatherings of the mass, politicians and security experts. The u. S. Security of defense described in nato as the best alliance in the world, but he also said all members must contribute their fair share of the cost. Reporter unusually tight security for the unusually important conference, the biggest question being asked, is where is the u. S. And Trump Administration heading on security and foreignpolicy issues . In an opening speech, the German Defense minister took a clear stand in favor of nato, an Organization Recently described by the u. S. President as obsolete. She urged german allies to stand together. And goes without saying that nato is a comm