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Inventor pitches salvinia solution to Caddo panel

June 5, 2012 9:34 AM

SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) - An Elm Grove man says he has the solution to the problem of an invasive plant clogging many Caddo Parish area lakes. John Borque on Monday showed the Caddo Commission videos of his "Water Mower," which he said vacuums the plants, mulches them and disperses the... more »
Frisbee inventor dies

February 12, 2010 11:20 AM

CYBERSPACE (AP) - Back in the day, it was called the "Pluto Platter" - and no, it wasn't some kids' meal at one of the Disney resorts. The Pluto Platter was the original name for what we know today as the Frisbee. The man credited with inventing it has died.... more »
Acadiana Inventor

November 24, 2009 7:56 PM

Three years ago, KATC introduced you to local inventor Cliff Romero. This year, we checked back in on Cliff, who is approaching his 90th birthday and still has a few tricks up his sleeve. From hidden compartments to store valuables, to a solution for frustrated fishermen. 89 year old... more »