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Brightest idea-man
Brightest idea-man

Brightest idea-man

Date10/13/1969
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0128504F
The idea man: Inventors, frustrated from lack of time and money in attempts to develop an idea, may find comfort through Robert Clarke. His new company keeps one-third of profits from inventions it helps develop.
The idea man: Inventors, frustrated from lack of time and money in attempts to develop an idea, may find comfort through Robert Clarke. His new company keeps one-third of profits from inventions it helps develop.
11/10/1970
Man at work: Now that Douglas Peters of Scarborough has his first invention on the market, a leg-rest to help people with back problems, he's back in his workshop developing new ideas
Man at work: Now that Douglas Peters of Scarborough has his first invention on the market, a leg-rest to help people with back problems, he's back in his workshop developing new ideas
3/13/1984
Not a businessman but a practical idea man - that's self-assessment of designer Robert Coo, shown at work in office on Queen's Quay near York St. Coo admits North America isn't yet ready for his bicycle design.
Not a businessman but a practical idea man - that's self-assessment of designer Robert Coo, shown at work in office on Queen's Quay near York St. Coo admits North America isn't yet ready for his bicycle design.
9/19/1974
Idea blossoms: Gerry Mahoney, right, spearheaded floral advertising along the Gardiner Expressway embankment
Idea blossoms: Gerry Mahoney, right, spearheaded floral advertising along the Gardiner Expressway embankment
11/8/1989
Cool Ideas: Above, Gary Soren, left, and Hart Melvin make ice cream Italian-style at Gelato Fresco
Cool Ideas: Above, Gary Soren, left, and Hart Melvin make ice cream Italian-style at Gelato Fresco
8/7/1991
Dr. Steven Soldin: Biochemist told commission traditional digoxin tests are not idea.
Dr. Steven Soldin: Biochemist told commission traditional digoxin tests are not idea.
7/6/1983
Yea. To Principal John Plumpton of Jane Junior High School in North York for trying to get more students to read books. Twice a week staff and students are given 50 minutes of the day just to read - anything they like. Some of them may discover that reading is a joy, even though it's a little more work than watching a TV scree. It's a nice idea.
Yea. To Principal John Plumpton of Jane Junior High School in North York for trying to get more students to read books. Twice a week staff and students are given 50 minutes of the day just to read - anything they like. Some of them may discover that reading is a joy, even though it's a little more work than watching a TV scree. It's a nice idea.
11/11/1977
Flat fee approach: When Norm Spears saw success of California entrepreneur's Wheels 'n Deals business, he bought idea the with partners, including wife Claudette, set up U-Sell used car sales facility in Toronto
Flat fee approach: When Norm Spears saw success of California entrepreneur's Wheels 'n Deals business, he bought idea the with partners, including wife Claudette, set up U-Sell used car sales facility in Toronto
8/8/1980
Do-it-yourself wills are not always a good idea, says Prof
Do-it-yourself wills are not always a good idea, says Prof
8/25/1975
It is to Laffer: Arthur Laffer (top left), the economist whose idea on stimulating a flagging economy caught on like wildfire, was once a student of Lorie Tarshis, above, now of Ontario Economic Council
It is to Laffer: Arthur Laffer (top left), the economist whose idea on stimulating a flagging economy caught on like wildfire, was once a student of Lorie Tarshis, above, now of Ontario Economic Council
6/12/1980
Money, not ideas, is what's lacking for Steve Doyle. A designer with five children to support, he can make products for schools hospitals and stores. But there's a credit squeeze on, and lack of capital may force him out of business.
Money, not ideas, is what's lacking for Steve Doyle. A designer with five children to support, he can make products for schools hospitals and stores. But there's a credit squeeze on, and lack of capital may force him out of business.
9/14/1969
Cop in a pocket: Mark Tanenbaum though it would be a good idea to put an alarm in a key chain because most women who are attacked are on their way home
Cop in a pocket: Mark Tanenbaum though it would be a good idea to put an alarm in a key chain because most women who are attacked are on their way home
9/6/1984