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Global Positioning System

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The Gap, Incorporated

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Generac Power Systems

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Going Perfectly Straight

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General Pavement Studies

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Giant Penguin Slingshot

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Gunners Primary Sight

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Gabungan Perusahaan Sejenis

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Girlfriend Positioning System

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Go Perfectly Straight

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Global Positioning Systemgps

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Gravity Plating System

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Gathering for Prayer and Study

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Global Position Of Snakes

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Global Python System

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Great Positioning Stuff

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Granny Pinpointing System

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Global Program Studies

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God Planning Success

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Global Perpetuation of Stupidity

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Gastrocnemius-Plantaris-Soleus

Medical » Physiology

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Global Public Square

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Grey Platelet Syndrome

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God Point Somewhere

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General Practice Strategy

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What does GPS mean?

Global Positioning System, GPS(noun)
a navigational system involving satellites and computers that can determine the latitude and longitude of a receiver on Earth by computing the time difference for signals from different satellites to reach the receiver

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  • Peter Watson
    Peter Watson
    Generating Performance Standards.......The Electrical Energy you are applying to a Power Grid is at a acceptable standard eg: Voltage, Frequency
    LikeReply 15 years ago

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