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merg717 writes
"A large object has slammed into Jupiter, leaving behind a giant black smudge that was first reported yesterday by an amateur astronomer. The find is only the second time in recorded history that scientists have glimpsed an impact scar in the atmosphere of a giant planet."Link to Original Source
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merg717 writes
"The anonymous blogger who earlier today posted "screenshots" of an early build of Google's Chrome OS has admitted he faked the images. Before he confessed, however, numerous blogs and Web sites took the bait and accepted the screenshots as legitimate."Link to Original Source
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merg717 writes
"NASA postponed Thursday's launch of space shuttle Atlantis to resolve a fuel sensor problem but officials said they will try again on Friday.
Launch of the shuttle and Europe's Columbus science laboratory was reschedule for 4:09 p.m. EST (2109 GMT) Friday after two sensors in the shuttle's external tank failed a routine check early Thursday."Link to Original Source
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merg717 writes
"Reuters reports that "Rather than looking for their perfect match, one in four Americans say the Internet can serve as a substitute for a significant other, according to a poll released on Wednesday...The percentage was highest among singles of whom 31 percent said the Internet could be a substitute — with no difference among males and females.""Link to Original Source
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merg717 writes
"George Lucas is working on a live action television series version of the Star Wars. In the interview George Lucas states that, "The series will take place in the same Galaxies and locations as in the movie, however, there will be none of the more recognizable characters in the series.""Link to Original Source
