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Power of Play Pt3: Active Video Games In Schools?

February 15, 2011 by 8 Comments

Feb. 15, 2011 “What if…?” Those two words have ignited innovation for centuries, so what better way to harness the Power Of Play than pairing health science thought leaders and industry entrepreneurs … [Read more...]

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AHA & Nintendo: Tag-Teaming Innovation To Get Kids Moving (Pt2)

February 3, 2011 by 5 Comments

Feb 3, 2011 When I was invited to attend the “Power of Active Play” summit hosted by the American Heart Association and Nintendo, my synapses were firing in Howard Rheingold mode, wondering if this … [Read more...]

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Wii Are Family: A French Look At A Global Gaming Phenom

January 15, 2009 by 12 Comments

Romantic that I am, I took French in 8th grade yet proceeded to live in locations where Japanese, Chinese or Spanish were the language of choice; yet somehow, French still sticks in my brain. There … [Read more...]

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Kids@Play: Elf Island Unlocks the Secret to Parent Approval

January 12, 2009 by 8 Comments

I was AWOL at CES as my IBM went MIA. Translated? You're SOL (simply outta luck) if you're seeking a fresh thread on the big Consumer Electronics Show toys and tactics targeting kids at the Kids at … [Read more...]

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