Diverse burst of technological innovation of the past 150 years, writes historian leslie berlin. Quote, five Major Industries were born; personal computing, video games, advanced semiconductor logic, modern Venture Capital and biotechnology. Unquote. The valley brought to life new Iconic Companies including apple, atari, genentech and major venture firms. Berlin spent six years doing research with many of the Unsung Heroes of this era behind these landmark developments and that set in motion these ripple effects which have literally changed the world. Tonight she joins us to discuss her new book, troublemakers Silicon Valleys coming of age. This side of the stage were really pleased to present a small exhibit just for you tonight of artifacts related to each of the seven Silicon Valley trouble merricks featured in troublemakers featured in her book. And were very thrilled to have several of the reimaginer troublemakers remarkable troublemakers with us tonight. So, al, mike and sandy, w
The stories of the inventors and companies that creat that creatl cover valley Silicon Valley the renaissanc renaissance r9 to 76 there was a big bang in Silicon Valley the most significant and diverse with the past 150 years writes the historian Leslie Berlin. The Venture Capital and biotechnologies the belly brought to life new Iconic Companies including apple and made the firm sequoia. They spent six years doing research with many of the Unsung Heroes behind the landmark developments that set in motion the ripple effects that change the world. Tonight she joins us to discuss their new book troublemakers Silicon Valley comingofage. This side of the stage we are pleased to present a small exhibit of artifacts bob swanson and bob taylor and we are thrilled to have several with us tonight. Will you pleaswill you please se recognized . [applause] we will sell the stories of these remarkable people and others. Leslie is the project historian at Stanford University and has been a failover
They spent six years doing research with many of the Unsung Heroes behind the landmark developments that set in motion the ripple effects that change the world. Tonight she joins us to discuss their new book troublemakers Silicon Valley comingofage. This side of the stage we are pleased to present a small exhibit of artifacts bob swanson and bob taylor and we are thrilled to have several with us tonight. Will you pleaswill you please se recognized . [applause] we will sell the stories of these remarkable people and others. Leslie is the project historian at Stanford University and has been a failover for advanced studies and Behavioral Sciences and other advisory committees at the center at the Smithsonian National museum of american history. I would like to share as is our tradition five members. 14 wild cheers chronicled the books published with upstarts prevailed in troublemakers please join me in giving a very warm welcome to Leslie Berlin. [applause] we are delighted to have you h
Gentleman from tennessee, dr. Roe and the gentleman from california, mr. Takano, each will control 20 minutes. The chair recognizes the gentleman from tennessee. Mr. Roe i ask unanimous consent that all members may have five legislative days to revise and extend their remarks. The speaker pro tempore so granted. Mr. Roe i yield myself such time as i may consume. The speaker pro tempore the chairman is recognized. Mr. Roe i rise in support h. R. 4533 as amended, a bill to designate the collective Health Care Facilities of the department of Veterans Affairs v. A. In lexington, kentucky as the lexington, v. A. Health care system, to designate the Lexington Medical Center lease salsleythe franklin are campus. This bill is sponsored by my good friend congressman andy barr from kentucky and im grateful for introducing this legislation. One Health Care Facility of the department of veteran affairs located at 2250 in leasetown road would be the would be named after private first class salsly.
Eastern Illinois University class of 1973 alumni Tim and Rita McCollum will serve as grand marshals of the EIU homecoming parade at 9:30 a.m. Saturday.