It is because of the heroism, the calm under pressure,the grace with which these three gentlemen operated, but also the entire NASA family that was able to, at great risk oftentimes and with great danger, was somehow able to lift our sights not just here in the United States, but around the world,"

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In September 2008, a high-pressure natural gas pipeline operated by BP ruptured, sending two segments of pipe flying 900 feet across the tundra.

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The mains gas was being operated within normal pressure parameters and there were no signs to suggest the 20th Century pipe needed replacing urgently, although there were national plans to replace pipe networks whenever they came within 30m of a domestic building.

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Secondly, margins of its company-operated restaurants are under pressure.

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