The big dig

Article Abstract:

Turkey is building the $ 3 billion Marmaray project that will consist of 48 miles of new railroad, 37 rebuilt above ground train stations and 3 new underground train stations. The discovery of the ancient port of Constantinople just above the proposed underground station presents a dilemma to the tunnel's engineers as well as the tunnel's location just 12 miles from the North Anatolian Fault.

Administration of Conservation Programs, Land, mineral, wildlife conservation, Historical Sites, Historic Sites, Historic Site Programs, Economic aspects, International aspects, Design and construction, Buildings and facilities, Discovery and exploration, Underwater tunnels, Railroad tunnels

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The bone factory

Article Abstract:

Human bones used for medical study in the U.S. come mainly from India, but the bone trade was outlawed by the Indian government in 1985. What has been formed since the export ban is a multimillion-dollar underground industry. An investigative report on India's underground bone trade operations is given.

United States, Foreign trade, India, Equipment and supplies, International trade, Human skeleton, Medical education, Black market

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A big turn-on for the Turks

Article Abstract:

A door-to-door satellite television salesman narrates his experiences in dealing with Kurds in Turkey.

Marketing procedures, Telephone communications, exc. radio, Satellite Telecommunications, Cable and other pay TV services, Satellite TV Communications, Direct Broadcast Satellite TV Providers, Cable and Other Program Distribution, Personal narratives, Marketing, Behavior, Company marketing practices, Direct broadcast satellite television, Satellite television, Kurds, Sales personnel, Salespeople

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