Will they lose control today?
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The New York Terminal Radar Approach Control is one of the world's busiest air-traffic control rooms, handling the airspace over the state. The most frenetic pace is at Terminal Radar Approach Controls or Tracons, where air traffic controllers guide up to 7,000 flights daily using radio and radar.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1996
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Lotto fever: even the winners lose
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Many people are addicted to lottos because of the promise of becoming an instant millionaire. States which run these also become addicted to the game and often forget the programs they intended the lotto to finance. Several tips on how to deal with lotto-addicts are discussed.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1996
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Will they lose control today?
Article Abstract:
The New York Terminal Radar Approach Control is probably the most hectic control room in the world. In addition to the huge volume of air traffic in their area of responsibility, controllers also have to contend with outdated equipment that frequently breaks down.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1996
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