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October 29, 2007

Positive Video Games

I’m a strong believer in the power of stories that make a change for the better. Some of the most successfull stories today are transmitted via video games (just look at the numbers: more than 7 billion dollars in 2005 - and every year they’re making more money).
The World Food Programm (WFP) launched a video […]

October 3, 2007

Watching TV for better health?

Hollywood has perfected the art of storytelling.
Now more people start to focus not so much on how the stories are being told, but what the stories are teaching.
A recent study from the University of Southern California examined the effects of watching the popular TV show “ER” (Emergency Room). They specially looked at three episodes that […]

October 2, 2007

The 11th Hour - Turn Mankinds Darkest Hour Into Its Finest

I’m a strong believer in the power of stories. And I think the world needs better stories.  I am not alone.
Leonardo DiCaprio recently produced his movie “The 11th Hour - Turn Mankinds Darkest Hour Into Its Finest”. I strongly suggest you go and watch the trailer now.
I also suggest you click on “Enter Now” and […]