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Do our fundraising friends secretly turn us off?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-12296523

2011-02-01

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Can the Dutch do reality TV in space?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-18506033

A Dutch entrepreneur is on a mission to send a bold gang of explorers - aka reality show contestants - to Mars. It's either one of the biggest hoaxes in history conjured up by a group of richly deluded young fantasists or a brave attempt to challenge the boundaries of space travel and beat Nasa and co at their own game. The Mars One online statement explains that by using the $6bn generated through the biggest-ever television...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-18506033

2012-06-20

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The digital tricks charities use to get us giving

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/click_online/9742558.stm

2012-08-03

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Idle home PCs could raise cash for Charity Engine

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17995888

Idle computers are being sought to raise cash for charities and contribute to a series of science projects.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17995888

2012-05-09

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