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MOJAVE, CA, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- XCOR's innovative piston pump technology took a ride from Roswell, NM to Mojave, CA in April 2012.
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"We debated how best to put many hours of wear time on the critical bearing components of our rocket propellant piston pump, that are subject to significant wear and tear," said Dan DeLong, XCOR Chief Engineer. "This particular motorcycle, the Triumph Street Triple, develops about the same horsepower and has the same cylinder arrangement as the liquid oxygen and kerosene fuel pumps for the Lynx suborbital spacecraft. That makes it ideal for a long-life pump test platform. The bike is much less expensive to operate than the full up ro ...
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The Elkhorn Mountains are the backdrop for this beautiful and diverse 106-mile loop through rich scenery with wildlife, historic landmarks, and recreation abounding. Starting at Rte. 7 in Baker City, where pioneers on the Oregon Trail once stopped, this entirely paved route traces the history of eastern Oregon from the gold mining towns of the mid-1800s to the lakes, trails and wildlife areas of today.
At 84, he's the 'guardian angel' of Route 66
SELIGMAN, Ariz. - Just after lunchtime in a town that is a monument to yesteryear, an old man is cruising down Route 66 using an eight-speed bicycle. He is tidily dressed in khaki slacks, a navy polo and a baseball cap that protects a mostly threadbare crown, save for a few strands of silvery white.
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Road Trip with Kitty
I need to take my cat, Molly, on a car trip that will last three-and-a-half hours. What can you suggest that will prevent her from becoming anxious?
Answer:
Before your actual car trip, spend some time getting Molly accustomed to riding in the car. Gently place her in a carrier and take her on short drives around the block. These very short outings will help her get comfortable with the motion of the vehicle without it lasting long enough to cause much anxiety.
Volkswagen Teams Up With Stupid Cancer for "Get Busy Living" Road Trip
HERNDON, Va., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of a new partnership, Volkswagen of America, Inc. and Stupid Cancer (aka the I'm Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation) have embarked on a cross-country road trip to raise awareness in support of young adults affected by cancer, and to empower the young adult cancer community to "get busy living."
Volkswagen has provided a new, co-branded 2012 Beetle Turbo to power the "Stupid Cancer/Get Busy Living Road Trip" from New York to Las Vegas, culminating at The 5th Annual OMG! Cancer Summit for Young Adults ("OMG2012"), an oncology conference and social networking event for the young adult cancer movement.

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