Sit back and relax and let the Internets do the thinking for you - It's time for the Scanner.

In case you missed it, here's my story today on plans for an Apple Store opening at the Maine Mall. The good folks over at ifo Apple Store say it could be open by the fall.

A student art project up at University of Maine Farmington has drawn some attention for its use (and some argue desecration) of the American flag.

What have I learned since I've been in Maine - don't insult people's love of Dunkin Donuts (no matter how much I dislike it). Starbuck's CEO says the D and McDonald's don't serve premium coffee. Oh...it's ON. (Via Consumerist)

Tax day was earlier this week, but a number of states want to find ways to tax online downloads from places like iTunes and Amazon. Those of you got your taxes in on time may recall Maine has a use tax that technically requires you to disclose any online purchases.

The Wall Street Journal has an interesting look at the economics of entourages for athletes and celebrities. So it isn't like the show? (Hat tip: Fan House)

I think we could all be accused of doing this at some point. The New York Times
looks at why people feel a connection with folks with the same name they find over the Internet. (Hat tip: Web
Scout)

I could not stop watching this last week: a light-saber duel between two Chinese dancers/athletes/gymnasts/jedi.

Trouble on the campaign trail for the McCain Machine - Looks like Mrs. McC may have pilfered her family recipes from the Food Network. Rachel Ray does not take kindly to plagiarism. (Thanks to ac)

Here's a good read: BadCyclopedia chronicles some of the stupidest business decisions ever made, including not signing the Beatles, M&M turning down E.T., and the death of Schlitz. (Thanks to Rich)

Another video I could not stop watching: Optimus Prime's Evolution of Dance. Transform, and roll out, and twist, and hustle.

Inevitably the question was asked, "When will we see a real-life Iron Man suit?" And the geeks over at Raytheon have an answer for Popular Science - Not soon, but soon enough. (Hat tip: G4)

Apparently "The Real World" is 20 years old. Can't say I've watched the show since college (aside from channel-flipping, seeing some people flip out/get drunk/get nekked). But at least Details has the guts to take a look at how far the show has come and what it means about society. (Thanks to Rachel)

More sweet video? Want a real cause to donate money to? How about the McLovin fund? Sometimes a young actor who hits a big role doesn't know his career is already over.

Cinematical found this contemporary photography gallery where a French photographer has taken Star Wars characters and set them in an urban landscape. Worth a look.

And you wonder why I use Twitter? 'Cause you never know when you'll need help getting out of an Egyptian jail. (Hat tip: Tech Crunch)

I don't know what is more surprising: That Motley Crue is still alive (We've all seen that outstanding "Behind the Music") or that they're releasing new music and doing it on Rock Band. (Via Kotaku)

Make a fuss, get a doughnut. Flickr users, upset over the site's introduction of video, started a protest group to boycott the service and demanded doughnuts. Flickr submitted to their sweet, sweet demands. (Via Underwire)

As always, if you have some delightful, insightful or hilarious finds from the Interwebs, send them my way by e-mail or AIM (JustinNXT) and it'll wind up in The Scanner.

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