Look who's wiring the home now

Article Abstract:

Entergy, a public utility, has an experimental program involving miniature computers linked through fiber-optic cable that measure customers' energy usage. This communication system can help customers save energy, give daily bill estimates and save money for the utilities.

Electric services, Innovations, Telecommunications systems, Fiber optic networks, Entergy Corp., ETR, Public utilities, Energy conservation

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The jackpot in television's future

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Television executive Barry Diller has bought a share of QVC Network and been appointed its chairman. Diller is among those in the home shopping industry who plan to expand interactive television to offer a wide variety of services.

Catalog and mail-order houses, Management, Planning, Cover Story, QVC Inc., Interactive television, Home Shopping Network Inc., Electronic marketing, Diller, Barry

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On the path to Everest

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A mountain climber was determined to reach the peak of Mt. Everest at all costs, even as she knew that only a handful of those who try succeed. She was finally able to realize her dream on Sep. 29, 1988 after a grueling climb.

Personal narratives, Mountaineers, Mountaineering, Mount Everest Expedition, 1988

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