It also uses recycled office supplies and its headquarters is considered environmentally sound because it is located within a half mile of public transit.

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And a red-faced Boeing was forced to withdraw its Sonic Cruiser, a plane intended to fly at near the speed of sound, after airlines rejected the idea that passengers would pay a hefty premium for such rapid transit.

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