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The great GPS race

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Japan, India, China, Russia, and the European Union have developed or are developing their own global positioning systems to compete with the Pentagon's Navstar. Russia's Glonass and the EU's Galileo have worldwide coverage like the US system.

Author: Farivar, Cyrus
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Wired
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1059-1028
Year: 2007
China, Europe, Japan, India, Russia, Artificial satellites in navigation, Satellite navigation

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Diary of a scalper

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The use of global online aftermarket even for buying tickets for entertainment shows is discussed. The services of StubHub.com's website regarding online trading of tickets are discussed.

Author: Knopper, Steve
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Wired
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1059-1028
Year: 2006
Amusement and recreation, not elsewhere classified, Ticket brokers, StubHub.com

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The resurrection of Al Gore

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Former Vice-President of United States Al Gore is profiled. Al Gore's new campaign for greenery is the focus.

Author: Breslau, Karen
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Wired
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1059-1028
Year: 2006
United States, Environmental Management, Advertising, Advertising Activity, Administration of Environmental Quality Programs, Conservation & Land Mgmt-Total Govt, Environmental aspects, Gore, Albert, Jr., Environmental protection

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