Posts Tagged ‘average’

London, Apr 6 (ANI): A new survey has revealed that Brit couples have, on average, 156 arguments a year. This means that they spend two full days fighting each other, reports the Sun. The survey led by a cash card firm showed that most of the couples fight over money, sex, kids, or not being listened to. The 156 fights last an average of 18 minutes each, ... Full story

President Dmitry Medvedev became the first Russian leader to publish his family's assets on Monday, declaring $124,000 in annual income and his wife's Volkswagen Golf as part of a new anti-corruption drive. Medvedev, who says fighting endemic graft is one of his top priorities, has changed the law to force senior officials to make annual declarations of their family income and property. The former lawyer earned 4.14 ... Full story

London, Apr 1 (ANI): 'Emmerdale' has been voted the 'Most Sexually Active Soap' in a magazine's survey. Inside Soap magazine scrutinised 'EastEnders', 'Coronation Street', 'Hollyoaks', 'Home and Away', 'Neighbours' and 'Emmerdale' for 14 days and found the tale of rural Yorkshire folk is even racier than teen drama 'Hollyoaks'. The magazine found that 'Emmerdale' had an average of 1.8 sexually-related incidents every half hour, with 'Hollyoaks' in ... Full story

London, Mar 31 (ANI): For women who think being slim makes you look younger, a new study has found that people over 40 look younger if they have fatter face. During the study, the researchers compared 186 pairs of identical twins, and found shedding pounds could age a woman by an average of four years. Lead researcher Dr Bahaman Guyuron says: "The perceived age of an individual ... Full story

Napier, Mar.29 (ANI): Batsman Jesse Ryder is on track to becoming the fastest New Zealand cricketer to reach 1000 test runs. According to a Sunday Star report, Ryder has so far scored 768 runs from 14 test innings and needs another 232 to reach 1000. The Kiwi record holders for the fastest 1000 runs, a benchmark in test cricket, are John F Reid and Mark Richardson, who ... Full story

Washington, Mar 20 (ANI): Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine have developed a simple onsite technique to quickly diagnose tuberculosis (TB)- injecting strains of Mycobacterium ... Full story

London, Mar 18 (ANI): While it is said that being severely overweight reduces life expectancy, a new study has found that even mild obesity can take years off one's life. The study has found that if a person is moderately overweight, he/she will probably live two to four years less than if they stick to their ideal weight. A research team, led by Richard Peto and Gary ... Full story

Washington. Mar 16 (ANI): A new study has revealed that people who have lost cells in the hippocampus area of the brain are more likely to develop dementia. For the study, researchers involved 64 people with Alzheimer's disease, 44 people with mild cognitive impairment, which is the stage of memory problems that precedes Alzheimer's disease, and ... Full story

Washington, Mar 12 (ANI): The latest Wall Street Journal forecasting survey has found that in stark contrast with US President Barack Obama's popularity, a majority of the 49 economists polled are dissatisfied with ... Full story

Brisbane, Mar.12 (ANI): Queensland fast bowler Ben Laughlin, who has taken 20 wickets at an average of 15.85 to guide his team to the Ford Ranger Cup final, has been called into the Australian squad for the Twenty20 and one-day clashes with South Africa. Laughlin, 26, snared 3-25 in the final as Queensland stunned hot favourite Victoria. "Ben has had ... Full story

London, Mar 12 (ANI): Besides ballooned waistlines, a fat neck may also signal possible trouble for the heart, warns a new study. According to researchers from the Framingham Heart Study, the thickness of an individual's neck may provide clues to their risk of developing heart problems. The boffins said that even those with relatively trim waistlines appeared to be at greater risk if they had larger necks. In ... Full story

Ladakh, Mar 12 (ANI): Farmers in Ladakh have taken to greenhouses, overcoming the hazards of harsh winters in a novel way. Over 90 per cent of Ladakh's population is dependent on agriculture. But very short summers and long winters make it hard for farmers to grow vegetables even to sustain themselves. They now farm in greenhouses, ensuring availability of vegetables throughout the year. Farmers say that the main ... Full story

Washington, Mar 11 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Basel have designed a new technique that could assist individual decision-making. Numerous studies have shown that a crowd of people usually gives more accurate responses to questions compared to a mere individual. However, psychologists Stefan M. Herzog and Ralph ... Full story

New Delhi, March 9 (ANI): Reports have indicated that China is planning to launch 15 to 16 satellites in 2009. "Though the global financial crisis is taking toll on world economy, it has no impact on China's space programs," said Zhang Jianqi, deputy chief commander of the manned space project. China is at present "batch-producing" the three spacecraft, Shenzhou-8, Shenzhou-9 and Shenzhou-10, according to Zhang, who ... Full story

Washington, Mar 8 (ANI): Doing housework not only affects salaries of women but reduces men's wages as well, says a new study. Conducted by Vanderbilt professor of law and economics Joni Hersch, the study also found that women's salaries are negatively impacted by housework regardless of profession. In the study, the researchers used time diary data from the American Time Use Survey, which provided detailed information on ... Full story

Mumbai, Mar 7, (ANI/Business Wire India): Sterlite Industries (India) Limited ("Sterlite"), a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources plc, the London-based FTSE 100 metal and mining group, today announced that it has signed a new agreement with ASARCO LLC ("Asarco"), a Tucson based mining, smelting and refining company, for purchase of substantially all the operating assets of Asarco. The purchase consideration comprises (a) a cash payment of ... Full story

Durban (South Africa), Mar.6 (ANI): Michael Hussey, Australia's Mr. Cricket, plans to break his lean trot with the bat in a relaxed manner. Hussey is an upbeat and enthusiastic individual. No one celebrated Australia's victory in the first Test with more vigor. He has heart, soul, passion, commitment ... Full story

Washington, Mar 3 (ANI): In an international trial conducted in eight countries, including India, has shown that using biphasic BIAsp 30 insulin can lead to significant clinical improvements and greater patient satisfaction. The study conducted on 52,000 patients found that 53 per cent achieved a blood glucose (HbA1c) level of less than seven per cent, which was equivalent to the target set by the International Diabetes ... Full story

Washington, Mar 3 (ANI): A new study has shed light on a question that has perplexed women for generations - why they store fat more efficiently than men. It has long been suspected that female sex hormones are responsible for their ability to store fat more efficiently than men, despite eating proportionally fewer calories. Now, a University of New South Wales (UNSW) research review has for ... Full story

Melbourne, Mar 3 (ANI): Former Australian Test captain Ian Chappell has praised fast bowler Mitchell Johnson for his man-of-the-match performance in Australia's 162-run win over South Africa in Johannesburg. The Herald Sun quoted Chappell as saying that Johnson is a rare jewel in Australian cricket. Johnson took eight wickets for the match and made 96 not out in Australia's first innings at the Wanderers. "He's really precisely ... Full story