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VIDEO GAMES PLAY ROLE IN POP CULTURE

In the halls of Congress, on newspaper opinion pages, in the fevered nightmares of worried parents, the debate continues: Are video games good or bad? On college campuses, though, the talk has moved on. There, the games are increasingly seen as an important social and cultural force worthy of serious study. Researchers have investigated whether playing video games improves the speed and accuracy of surgeons. They are doing MRIs to see what happens in the brain when violent games are played. They are developing video games designed to help students retain more of what they learn in the classroom.

Last Updated: Oct 7, 2004

FILMS PUT HISTORY BACK IN CLASSROOMS

Blockbuster films starring Brad Pitt and Russell Crowe have been credited for the surge in popularity of the classical era of Greece and Rome at the Higher School Certificate. For the first time since the year 12 exam was overhauled in 2000, ancient history has pipped its modern counterpart in the number of students taking the subject. As well as Pitt's Troy, Crowe's Gladiator and Angelina Jolie's Tomb Raider, archaeological digs from Angkor Wat to Pompeii have spawned a wave of web-based programs for students.

Last Updated: Oct 7, 2004

BILLY BOB THORNTON SCORES WALK STAR

Billy Bob Thornton got a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame Thursday - as well on a special greeting on the pages of Variety from ex-wife Angelina Jolie. Billy, I love your brilliant mind... Congratulations! With love and respect always, Angie, the full-page trade ad read. Thornton joked to Associated Press Television News: You know, it's funny... I've only met Angie Dickinson once.

Last Updated: Oct 6, 2004

NELL MCANDREW SUPPORTER OF "DEBRA"

Babies born with epidermolysis bullosa, known as EB for short, are known as butterfly children because of the terrible effects of the sometimes disfiguring disease. EB is an incurable skin condition which can cause the skin to blister and even disintegrate in the worst cases. Victims have to wear dressings to protect the skin and are often in great pain.

Last Updated: Oct 6, 2004

HOW TO RUN TOMB RAIDER ON WIN XP

Tomb Raider Chronicles has published two brand new Tomb Raider Technical FAQ's which will assist in the installation, configuration and running of Tomb Raider 1 (original) on Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems. The first is a general overview on installing Tomb Raider on Windows XP, and includes supplemental applications tied with straight forward step-by-step instructions with full visual support.

Last Updated: Oct 6, 2004

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