Look who's wiring the home now
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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.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1993
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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.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1993
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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.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1995
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