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...capsule to jettison a one-ton fuel tank, slowing the rapid fall. "We owe a debt of gratitude to Alex. He saved our lives," said Branson. At the launch Tuesday a North African military air base near Marrakech, Morocco, Branson had expressed higher hopes. "We are about to embark on a great adventure," Branson said shortly before setting off to claim "the last great aviation record left on earth." But the planned 18-day flight of the helium hot balloon was ended by "a ballast-versus-helium problem," said project manager Mike Kendrick. In February, the 46-year-old Virgin...
...that Huizenga and his brain trust at Republic are working on feverishly today. Huizenga, who built his trash and video empires via rapid acquisitions, will spend about $250 million next year to build used-car megalots from the ground up. But to complement that investment, he's about to embark on a takeover spree of new-car dealerships...
That's because the team will be spending this upcoming spring break in Japan. Harvard coach Tim Murphy announced yesterday that the Crimson will embark on a eight-day odyssey to the Land of the Rising Sun, which will culminate with a game against Kyoto University...
Last fall, the store decided to restructure its operations and embark on a renovation program...
After today's contest the Crimson will embark on the crucial portion of its schedule, with six of its seven remaining games against league foes, including next Saturday's clash with Cornell at Harvard Stadium...