Ervin Laszlo was a child prodigy at the piano who became a professor without finishing school. The former systems theory pioneer is now concentrating on research into the information field, which should not only shed light on inexplicable connections between man and matter, but … [Read more...] about Any day without a new idea is a day lost
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Cricket in the ghetto
Ted Hayes wondered what would keep young people in one of America's most violent ghettos away from drugs and crime? Cricket of course! Jay Walljasper | June 2004 issue WHO? Ted Hayes WHAT? Compton Cricket Club, for young people from the ghetto WHERE? Compton, California, … [Read more...] about Cricket in the ghetto
Everyone's reading in South Africa
Beulah Thumbadoo believes a simple solution can help her country's complicated problems: reading more books. Tijn Touber | June 2004 issue WHO? Beulah Thumbadoo WHAT? ERA, Everyone’s Reading in Africa WHERE? South Africa WHEN? 1991 WHY? A country can only develop when … [Read more...] about Everyone's reading in South Africa
Laughter really is the best medicine
Patch Adams, a physician and clown, considers humour and friendship part of the cure in any healing process. That's why he wants to build his own hospital.Tijn Touber | June 2004 issue WHO? Patch Adams WHAT? The Gesundheit Institute, a hospital where doctors and patients treat … [Read more...] about Laughter really is the best medicine
A man with balls
On skates he won four Olympic gold medals and broke 11 world records. Now, using sports and games, he's dedicating himself to helping ensure children in poor areas have safe and healthy futures. Ode speaks with Johann Olav Koss.Marco Visscher | April 2006 issue In the run-up to … [Read more...] about A man with balls