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Ride along little tanker: the other Texas

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The job of piloting tankers and other cargo ships into Texas ports on the Gulf of Mexico is an essential and lucrative job. Pilots, who are independent contractors, must join a pilots association and get a commission from the governor. Applicants must have years of experience and undergo intense scrutiny.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
Navigational Services to Shipping, Water transportation services, not elsewhere classified, Marine Pilot Services, Finance, Texas, Shipping industry, Ports, Pilots and pilotage, Ship pilots

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Deep in the heart of Texas

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Austin, TX, has a rapidly-growing high-tech sector, and the area has many advantages over Silicon Valley. A more relaxed lifestyle, less expensive housing, better schools and other factors make Austin an appealing alternative to the Bay Area.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
Social aspects, High technology industry, Silicon Valley, Austin, Texas

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The blob that ate east Texas

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The development of Houston, Texas, and its economic prospects are examined in detail. The city has other strengths than the petroleum industry, such as the computer industry.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
Economic aspects, Cities and towns, Houston, Texas

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