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| Does video game violence effects on children? | | Does video game violence actually affect children? A recent study conducted by Iowa State University psychologists says yes. Their study shows that "brief exposure to violent video games can cause a reduction in normal physiological reactivity to images of real violence." This process is the same desensitization process that is used to help people get over fears of spiders or flying. Dr. Craig Anderson, one of the researchers involved in the study says, "Basically, we introduce young children to very playful, fun, cartoonish forms of violence, with little or no blood, no real consequences to the victim or friends and family of the victim." | |
| | Like Things Aren't Expensive Enough: Food Prices Will Go Up Due to Floods | | I think like a lot of us, we have noticed that food prices keep going, going, going up. I've noticed it myself and my food "budget" money (actually food stamps) just doesn't stretch out for the entire month. And I'm only one person that I need to shop for food...hate to think what large families are going through.Well last night I heard that we can expect food prices to soar even more, beginning with corn related products..but it's like a domino effect that will effect everything down the line. This is due to all the massive flooding that has been going on in the MidWest, especially places like Iowa... one of the leading state to grow produce and especially corn. Besides corn itself, you can expect any food that contain corn, like Corn Flakes to skyrocket...but that's not all. Since livestock is fed corn as well,our meats will go up as well. A lot of corn crops go to making ethanol as well for gasolineFound this article of which I quote a bit herehttp://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/food/2008-06-13-floodcorn_N.htm(Quote)[i]Floods that have inundated the Midwest could reduce world corn supplies and drive food prices higher at a time when Americans are... | |
| | Goat surprises owner by giving birth to quintuplets | | This is one super goat that gave birth to five kids!>Burge, a longtime goat owner, says he's never seen anything like it. A year or so ago Honeybear had another litter — with just three kids.>Scientists say that Burge is right to be amazed. Curt Youngs, an associate professor in animal science at Iowa State University, says that while goats can have up to six or seven kids at a time, they rarely do.what do you think of that?Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080501/ap_on_fe_st/odd_goat_quintuplets;_ylt=Asgg73t60hM601ktifXklFjtiBIF | |
| | county board okays ghost hunters | | the Iowa state county officials have given their informal pass for ghost hunters to check out a one time insane asylum to see if any spirits are lurking around.the county's supervisors took the initial action on the request from the county historical society which gives tours to the 153 year old building which also houses a museum but the authorities of the old building says there has not been any record of ghost lurking around the building in recent times | |
| | Randolph, Iowa's Bounty on Cats Out, Spay and Neuter is in | | I am so glad that Alley Cat Allies was able to solve the Iowa Bounty in a more humane manner. I think I will make some craft items to sell and donate the proceeds to Alley Cat Allies. Here is an update from the ACA about the situation in Iowa."Ever since Mayor Vance Trively instituted a $5 bounty payment on catching and delivering live cats and dogs to the him to be killed, Alley Cat Allies has been working—with your help—to put a stop to the inhumane practice.Thanks to the more than 3,500 letters you sent and to the help of local supporters and the Iowa State Veterinarian, the Randolph, Iowa’s City Council has overridden the mayor’s plan.Supporters and Feral Friends Network members Larry and Diane Shackman attended the council meeting on March 13 on Alley Cat Allies’ behalf and presented the city council and mayor with an offer to assist with launching a Trap-Neuter-Return program.Given the cease and desist request to the mayor from the state veterinarian, the city council voted to shut down the mayor’s operation and institute an effective, humane program. Alley Cat Allies will work with Randolph City to implement a Trap-Neuter-Return program including workshops... | |
| | Professor fired for sticking with Intelligent Design | | "An Iowa State University professor who championed the theory of Intelligent Design has lost his final appeal to keep his job". Is one of the headlines in Iowa.How do you feel about the ID notion going the way of the flat earth?When professors and even theologizes in most instances can not support intelligent design why do you feel people have the right to teach ID as fact?Should it be permissible for parents to teach nonsense?
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| | wives are real bosses at home | | a new study has found that women are the real bosses at home, according to iowa state university researchers, wives have greater powers in marraige problem solving brhaviour | |
| | Interesting Things 7 | | Here it is. Looney laws part 2.Indiana* Monkeys are forbidden to smoke cigarettes in South Bend.* In Gary, it is illegal to attend the theater within four hours of eating garlic.* The Stepford Wives is banned in a Warsaw school. Iowa* State law forbids any establishment from charging admission to see a one-armed piano player.* In Fort Madison, firemen are required to practice for 15 minutes before attending a fire. Kansas* It is illegal for restaurants to sell cherry pie à la mode on Sundays.* In Wichita, a man's mistreatment of his mother-in-law may not be used as grounds for divorce.* In Wichita, it is illegal to carry a concealed bean snapper.* In Lang, it is illegal to ride a mule down Main Street in August, unless the animal is wearing a straw hat.* In Natoma, it is illegal to throw a knife at anyone wearing a striped shirt. Kentucky* State law stipulates that a person is considered sober until he or she "cannot hold onto the ground."* It is illegal to remarry the same man four times.* In Kentucky it is illegal to carry a concealed weapon more than 6 feet long. Louisiana* In New Orleans, fire trucks are... | |
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