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Playing dino video games, including violent shooter games, may boost children's learning

  Playing   dino  video games, including violent shooter games, may boost children's learning   Playing    dino  video games , including violent shooter games, may boost children's learning, health and social skills, according to a review of research in   American Psychologist . The study comes out as debate continues among psychologists and other health professionals regarding the effects of violent media on youth. An APA task force is conducting a comprehensive review of research on violence in video games and interactive media and will release its findings later this year. "Important research has already been conducted for decades on the negative effects of gaming, including addiction, depression and aggression, and we are certainly not suggesting that this should be ignored," says Isabela Granic, PhD, of Radboud University Nijmegen in The Netherlands, lead author of the article. "However, to understand the impact of video games on children's and adolescen

Your Essential Checklist for Viewing a House

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Your Essential Checklist for Viewing a House   There are copious amounts of things to think about when you are viewing a house, it can leave it difficult to think of everything. We have compiled a checklist of questions to ask and things to look for when attending a viewing to make sure your dream house is the real deal Questions to Ask the Estate Agent How long has the property been on the market? What are the current offers? Why is it on the market? When was the property constructed? Are there any management fees? Is there any planning permission on the property? What exact area/land comes with the purchase? What contents are included in the purchase? A property that has been on the market for a long time may leave more room to negotiate a lower price – however, it is also worth considering why the property hasn’t already been sold, so ask about the previous bidders. When viewing a house, ask the agent about the current bids in order to get an understanding of the level of interest.