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Can Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook make it long-term?

Can Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook make it long-term?
BY ANGELA DAIDONE
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

Do you think that the Facebook fad is, well, just a fad? You're not alone.

According to an AP/CNBC poll, nearly half of all Americans agree with you.

Yahoo! News reports that 46 percent of those polled say the social networking giant is not going to last for the long haul and will go the way of other sites, like MySpace, and fade away.

Conversely, 43 percent predict Facebook will be "successful over the long term."

Just as interesting is the take Americans have on Facebook's highly anticipated IPO, which is set to debut on May 18: half of those polled say the asking price -- now expected to be $38 a share -- is too high.

Americans also have mixed views of the company's CEO and co-founder, Mark Zuckerberg, who just turned 28.

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Apple MacBook Pro rumors: Tech updates precede iPhone release

Apple MacBook Pro rumors: Tech updates precede iPhone release
BY BOB HOLT
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

Apple is about to make the first changes to its MacBook Pro design in four years.

According to 9 to 5 Mac, the new 15-inch MacBook Pro is being described as an ultra-thin...

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N.J. weather forecast: Severe thunderstorms for some areas

N.J. weather forecast: Severe thunderstorms for some areas
BY STEVEN DiMARTINO
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

Low clouds and fog this morning is a testament to the amount of moisture in the atmosphere. Fog throughout the Philadelphia and New York City metropolitan area...

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N.J. weather forecast: More heavy rain can affect commute later

N.J. weather forecast: More heavy rain can affect commute later
BY STEVEN DiMARTINO
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

A strong upper level disturbance will approach from the southwest this morning and produce widespread moderate to heavy rain throughout the Philadelphia and New...

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SpaceX Dragon capsule set for launch to International Space Station

SpaceX Dragon capsule set for launch to International Space Station
BY DANIEL REYES
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

An unmanned spaceship could be making its way to the International Space Station, and history books, as early as this week.

California-based company SpaceX could lau...

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Can peeing in a lake kill fish? German swimmers peeved by report

Can peeing in a lake kill fish? German swimmers peeved by report

Multiple-choice question: What activity is killing the fish in Eichbaum Lake in northern Germany?

a.) People ice skating on the lake when it’s frozen.

b.) People urinating in the lake when swimming.

c.) ...

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Japanese 'Super Cool' ice pack bra includes sound effects

Japanese 'Super Cool' ice pack bra includes sound effects
BY FRANCES WEISS
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

Developed by Triumph, an underwear manufacturing company in Japan, the “Super Cool Bra” has built-in ice packs. It also boasts a mini-fan and a mini-ladle to spoon...

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N.J. weather forecast: Heavy rain on the way for some

N.J. weather forecast: Heavy rain on the way for some
BY STEVEN DiMARTINO
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

Periods of showers, heavy at times, will develop throughout the New York City and Philadelphia metropolitan areas today on through Wednesday. Waves of moderate ...

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N.J. weather forecast: Excellent weekend ahead

N.J. weather forecast: Excellent weekend ahead
BY STEVEN DiMARTINO
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

High pressure over the Upper Mid West this morning will be in complete control through Sunday with excellent weather conditions.

Clear skies are expected today w...

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