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10/15/09
My family deals with the reality of cancer every day, along with the reality of our terrible health care system in America (another sordid story), but my point is basically: consider helping out at hospitals, local clinics, or just talking to friends or family that get ill. Or you could donate to research groups that are working towards an actual cure.
These charities have the right idea, but it's up to us as to realize that breast cancer is not just some trivial thing that we can solve by buying things and then feeling better. It killed my mom, and it could kill yours. So let's push for funding for a CURE, not just awareness, and then work on prevention, and then ideally do the same with all cancers, AIDS, and the multitude of other threats to our health that sadly still exist in our modern world.
Ugh. Sorry, don't mean to preach on Kotaku of all places, but I hope you guys understand what I'm saying here. We won't solve problems by buying DLC and continuing our lives like it's all good. #easportscomplex
10/15/09
Whether you love HOME or hate it,
it's nice to see them using that as an outlet for charity. #easportscomplex
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The Extra Life Gaming Marathon to fight childhood cancer is this upcoming weekend.
[waystogive.texaschildrens.org] #easportscomplex
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Plus it gives me a reason to finally start up Home and check it out. #easportscomplex
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I feel bad for my prostate, skin, lungs, bone morrow and brain. #easportscomplex
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It would certainly grab more attention. #easportscomplex
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But knowing Sony Europe they won't #easportscomplex
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After all, I'm sure a lot of Home users - maybe younger ones who haven't yet had to face cancer, whether first-hand or among their family members - wouldn't necessarily think about it.
This EA event engages them in a forum they know and feel comfortable in - it sure beats an ad in magazines they don't read.
It's basically a guarantee that either yourself or someone very close to you will face cancer at some point in your life, so initiatives like this are ultimately for everybody's benefit.
I hope this is a sign of things to come for Home, and that Sony will take some inspiration from this.
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Drew Brees is one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL right now.
If this catches on, it wouldn't be out of the realm of possibility that they do the same thing with FIFA. #easportscomplex
10/15/09
Also many other Pink Ribbon events n such as well, so quiet high awareness in UK. #easportscomplex
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Didn't think so.
=) #easportscomplex
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But hey, every bit helps. Right on EA, Sony. #easportscomplex
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@eclipsegryph: In fact it might do just the opposite... women might flock to you since you are clearly secure enough, and caring enough, to wear one of these around Home.
I'm pretty sure David Ortiz is still getting some action. #easportscomplex
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I'm talking about creating something that generates more interest in the cause.
An event item that appeals to more people will generate more revenue, which of course means more money for a good cause. #easportscomplex
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Well it is still better than Second Life. It is good to prevent people from sticking digital penises all over their bodies, and keep out those filthy degenerate furries.
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Otherwise, it's executed quite well, it's just that the idea isn't actually as good as it originally sounded.
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Trying out for a PR position at EA, Fahey? I mean, damn, people pay good money for language like that. Wow.
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I don't doubt it's fun, but I don't think it's probably as awesome as Doritos. Doritos are an Intense Experience. Prepare to take snacking to a higher level.
...Sorry, what were we talking about again?
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Edit - i'm a little confused, do i have a gold star because its showing me as having one..("'\(o.0)/"')
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You forgot the sarcasm tag.
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Stealing from Sony or Home is like mugging a bum. Is how little you can make really worth the effort?
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