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Diamandis Predicts X-Prize Winner Within One Year

drix writes "Things are moving along for the X-Prize. The FAA is currently in the process of approving a launch site for competitors, several of which are set to launch "within the next few months." Perhaps most exciting, Peter Diamandis says he expects a winner within one year."

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  1. Advertising... And a correction by Nyphur · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    This is one story I would have to say is getting a lot of money to the hosters. The advertising on that webpage takes up almost as much room as the article. The text body of the article was even interrupted by an advertisement for a something (a DVD player, I think) which has absolutely nothing to do with the news story and a Travel agency's website popped up in the background.

    I know that's a little off topic, but it should be taken into consideration when articles are approved. I'm sure an alternate place reporting the same thing could have been found if enough effort had gone into it.

    ALso, I noticed on the site they said:
    "Correction: AP erred in reporting FAA approval; agency still considering teams' applications"
    I'm just pointing it out because I thought it would be at least marginally relevant.

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  2. Re:In other news... by JusTyler · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    It's worse than you think, Lance Bass has his first solo album and single out soon. The chorus is kinda catchy though:

    L*nux sux, and Windows rox.
    I eat crotch, I don't sux cox.
    Download this song, you got no class.
    Cuz the RIAA just sued your ass.