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By 1887, the telegraph enabled an investor in most cities in the U.S. to send an order to New York and receive confirmation of the trade within 90 seconds.
WSJ: New Twist Is Added to an Age-Old Saga
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Now, instead of receiving thick-carded invitations to runway shows in the mail, guests are invited via email and directed to bring a barcode printout of their seat confirmation to the show in order to be admitted.
FORBES: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Gets Technical
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Unfortunately, the wire bonder episode reveals that these pledges amounted to little more than empty lip-service paid to appease momentarily the legitimate concerns of an important United States Senator in order to facilitate confirmation.
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