Violence Game Affect Brain Patterns

The debate about game violence and its effects have lasted for nearly two decades. Recent research reveals, there is a negative reaction that changes the pattern in the brain due to play a violent game.

Brain scans using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) showed long-term effects of violent game play that is influential in the changing area of ​​the brain associated with cognitive function and emotional control.

Reported by TG Daily and quoted on Thursday (1/12/2011), this effect is particularly susceptible occurs in adolescent boys. Analysis results also indicate, violence-themed game only takes one week to be an impact on changes in brain patterns.

"For the first time, we found a random sample that showed a reduced activation in certain areas of the forebrain, after participants played a violent game for a week," said Yang Wang, Research Assistant Professor of Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences at Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA.

He mentioned, this is very important brain region controlling emotion and aggressive behavior. So do not be surprised if violent games rated as one of the triggers of criminal behavior.

The negative effects of violent games is continue to be a controversial topic. Several studies mention the need for control over the circulation of games like this so as not to adversely affect teenagers and children. But there is also another study that refute the opinion.

Suicide bomber kills Pakistani Politician

A Pakistani politician and his bodyguard were killed in a suicide attack in northwestern Pakistan on Monday (7/11/2011), said a Pakistani police official told CNN.

Politicians, Hanif Jadoon, had just finished morning prayers on Eid al-Adha when a bomber approached the car and detonated his bomb, said police officer Mohammad Ejaz Khan. Jadoon is a member of the Awami National Party, the secular parties which are often targeted by the Taliban.

Nine others were injured in the attack. According to police, there has been no claim of responsibility for the attack.

"Temu Kunci" Cure Thrush

This spice plants used for seasoning vegetables nodes. It smells fragrant aromatic and slightly bitter taste. Each region in Indonesia and other Asian countries have their own designation for the plant-rich properties of this herb.

Rally is one of the temu kunci plants known as a cooking spice in Southeast Asia. Key retrieval form somewhat different from other herbs because the growth of vertically down its length up to 50cm. Elongated oval, pelepahnya red, fragrant flowers, the petals are arranged to form a tube.

This plant grows wild in lowland tropical forests and teak. Planting is done by the distance between plants with 3000 cm, can be harvested a year later after planting. This plant grows in the countries Greece, Indonesia, India and Sri Lanka and is also cultivated in Indochina.

This plant has a Latin name Boesenbergia pandurata (Roxb.) Schlecht, spice plants classified as a type of ginger, turmeric, kencur and rhizomes. Gathering key known by different names in Indonesia. As in the land of Java called (kunci), Bali (temu konci), Bhima (dumu kunci), Madurese (temo kunce), Ternate (tampute). While in other countries such as China Intersection known by the name (ow sun ziang), Thailand (krachai), and in Inngris call (fingerroot).

Temu Kunci containing resin, starch and volatile oil as much as 1.2%, its leaves have anti venom. Efficacious overcome indigestion, curing cough, appetite enhancer, and spur the release of breast milk (ASI).

Besides temu kunci can also heal sores that usually attacks the inner lip, tongue, gums and palate in the oral cavity. Rinse rhizomes key meeting then chew and swallow, or can also be chewed with betel nut which can quickly heal canker sores and dry cough. It feels fresh, fragrant with a hint of slightly bitter taste.

Rhizome temu kunci is very easy to get, not only can be purchased diswalayan key retrieval can be found in the traditional market that sells a variety of herbs. The price is very cheap. If pressed tuber will watery, so choose a quite old tuber and root tuber hard.

Zynga Presents Indiana Jones Character

World Adventure Game version of Facebook will be the arrival of new characters. Indiana Jones is a character who was brought Zynga for more rake in the game lovers.

Indiana Jones picked up by Zynga is one strategy to ward off the impression that he was overshadowed by the game companies 'traditional' like Electronic Arts and Activision Blizzard.

Previously Zynga also has marketing agreements with several celebrities. Famous rappers such as Snoop Dogg and singer Lady Gaga Poker towed to meroketkan products.

Now with this new integration, Zynga display one chapter of the game titled Indiana Jones and Calendar of the Sun. Chapter is a collaboration between Lucasfilm (copyright owner Indiana Jones) and Zynga.

Quoted from VentureBeat (11.29.2011), Jones will be incorporated into the story of Adventure World as a character. The new game itself will be called Indiana Jones Adventure World and will be released in October next year. Staying digadang, this tactic will help Zynga to attract more users. He will be available in 13 languages​​.

In the Indiana Jones Adventure World 3 gamers are allowed to wear clothing of different Indy as well as tools that support Jones in the adventure. He will be available in 13 languages ​​and other titles will follow soon after the release of the game.

Steak cooked 'Well Done' Trigger Prostate Cancer

Fans of beefsteak should be a little wary. Moreover, the majority of fans liked the beef steak cooked well done. In addition to savory taste delicious, steaks cooked well done once can lead to prostate cancer risk.

Want to medium rare, medium well or well done? This question surely we often hear when you order a beefsteak. Want to mature on the outside but tender and juicy inside, or even cooked at all. A recent study revealed that the consumption of well done steak may increase the risk of prostate cancer.

In the study revealed that men who ate two servings of hamburgers or meatloaf are allowed to mature 'well done' twice weekly potentially greater risk of prostate cancer. Than men who do not eat beef or other red meat cooked perfectly. Trigger factor lies in the maturity level of burned flesh.

Red meat, which was burned, contain carcinogenic substances that can increase the risk of prostate cancer. Carcinogenic substances is one of the substances that trigger the growth of cancer cells. Carcinogenic substances cause cancer by altering deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in body cells and interfere with biological processes.

When the meat was burned and even become charred, high temperatures cause the formation of two chemicals, namely heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). In experiments on animals, these chemicals proven to cause several types of cancers, including prostate cancer.

Not only the correlation between grilled meat and risk of prostate cancer, but also to consider how to cook the meat. Effect grilled or roasted on the fire directly resulted in more than 400 kinds of carcinogenic compounds, among which the most dangerous is benzopyrene.

We recommend that when burned meat (steak or burger or satai), remove the charred parts. Cook meat over low heat and do not be too often turned upside down. Also balance the consumption of meat with water, vegetables and fruits.