Google Loon test launches high altitude balloon network
Google engineers test a helium filled balloon over California's Central Valley to study a global network of high altitude balloons delivering Internet service. The project aims to reach underserved regions while addressing power and navigation challenges and explores commercial feasibility.
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Iowa tourism targets social moms to boost local travel
The Iowa Tourism Office promotes social moms as key online buyers to lift domestic travel. Iowa drew 7.2 billion in 2011 spending, supporting 63 400 jobs and generating 802.8 million in tax revenue while Wisconsin Michigan Illinois and others expand marketing budgets to chase bigger returns. County and state attractions including RAGBRAI the State Fair and Cedar Rapids center ads aim to recapture new markets with rolling billboards and a spring multimedia push.
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