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Friday, October 30, 2009
Random Stuff

Sony Reminds Everyone About The “Forgotten Generation”

10:30AM Elly Hart | Here’s another reason to consider Sony the next time you’re in the market for a gadget: They’re looking after the “forgotten generation” — teenage and young adult cancer patients in the 15-30 age group who often fall into a gap in the health system. More »
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Sunday, October 25, 2009
Toys

The Biggest Lego Mario Ever Built

1:40PM Jesus Diaz | If you have $US3700 handy, you can buy this 180cm tall, 50kg 40,000-brick Lego Mario, the biggest ever built. It took one week to plan and 175 hours to build over 16 days. More »
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Thursday, October 22, 2009
Random Stuff

Bill Gates Seeks To Cure Malaria With Lollies

6:00PM Rosa Golijan | Bill Gates is on another charitable streak through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation with a $US100,000 investment to find a way to fight childhood malaria with chocolate and gum. More »
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Friday, October 9, 2009
Toys

UNICEF’s Toy Soldiers To Help Real Kids

12:00PM Rosa Golijan | UNICEF’s direct mail campaign has put a teary smile on my face. They’re sending out baggies of what appear to be lil’ plastic toy soldiers, but are in actually playing children, reminders of young’uns forced into battle in Africa. More »
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