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...back data about Mars' makeup and watery past. But the Martian elements have left the rovers increasingly arthritic: Opportunity's robotic arm has stiffened to the point that controllers no longer retract it fully, and Spirit has been forced to drive backward as a result of a bum front wheel...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Mars: Pop. 6 | 10/16/2008 | See Source »

...straight talk express lost a wheel on that one,” he said...

Author: By Eric P. Newcomer, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Debate Draws Lively Audience | 10/8/2008 | See Source »

...have made some progress. You can often find me sporting Converse sneakers (laces self-tied), and if I were unfortunate enough to live in the Quad or have an athletic bone in my body, you can rest assured that I would be the proud owner of a two-wheel bike. I can stay afloat in a pool, and somehow I did learn to do a cartwheel. I even welcome my future of battling photocopy machines and printers with open arms (I make no promises regarding fax machines however—these remain a mystery...

Author: By Kate E. Cetrulo, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Life’s Simple Pleasures | 10/8/2008 | See Source »

...platform, Oliver J. Swindleton fiddled with his stolen cravat and practiced his Italian accent.“Eh...veridamente molto bene. A-pleased-ah to meet you signora! Mozzarella...vino...andante!”Squeaking slightly, the miniature engine pulled into the station. The coupling rod of the middle wheel slowly and rhythmically turned and straightened. Ollie immediately recognized Felicity’s elegant head as she sat in one of the little passenger cars. He glanced at her again—not because she was very beautiful, not because of the modest grace that could be seen...

Author: By Lesley R. Winters, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: The Stable Boy: Chapter 8 | 10/3/2008 | See Source »

...small consideration - especially when you're looking at a $700 billion rescue package. If your mechanic tells you that it will cost thousands to fix your car, you may reasonably want to know: if I don't make the repair, could I die? Or will the wheel just keep making a funny noise...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Is the Media to Blame for the Bailout Bust? | 9/30/2008 | See Source »

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