No Free Lunch, and No Free Space Flight Either

Brian Emmett thought he was going to satisfy a childhood dream when he won a contest sponsored by Oracle for a free seat a space flight arranged by Space Adventures Ltd.

However, Brian lacks the funds to pay the approximately $25,000 in income taxes that he would owe on the flight which is valued at $138,000.

Accordingly, Brian has disclaimed the prize.

See AP, Uncle Sam spoils dream trip to space, CNN.com, Jan. 28, 2007.