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March 23, 2007

Jim: Sometimes Late IS Never

Sam glanced down from the tile wall and at his wristwatch. “Oh, damn!” he swore, frantically yanking up his zipper.

10…9…8…

Sam slammed open the restroom door, spun on one heel, and sprinted down the corridor.

7…6…5…

It took three swipes before the door’s magnetic reader accepted Sam’s ID.

4…3…

Six long strides and he threw himself into his chair.

2…1…

Sam initiated the program.

“Liftoff!”

The Delta’s fiery engines engaged. Sam, though, didn’t release the moorings in time and the enormous rocket exploded on the pad.

And that’s how NASA lost its final chance to stop the doomsday asteroid.

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