Posts Tagged ‘comfort’

Tony Blair has said he reflects on the aftermath of the Iraq war every "single day". Skip related content Related photos / videos Blair reflects on Iraq Play video * Blair reflects on Iraq Play video * Blair reflects on Iraq war 'every day' Related content * Video: Blair reflects on Iraq This Easter, the former Prime Minister has ... Full story

Tony Blair Faith Foundation. Skip related content Related photos / videos Tony Blair Launches Religious Organisation The former PM launched the organisation as he admitted that he did not pass a "single day" without reflecting on the aftermath of the Iraq war. In a lengthy interview Mr Blair said he hoped the group would promote understanding about the world's major religions. He spoke of his own religious faith being a ... Full story

Washington, Apr 1 (ANI): Michael J. Fox, who is suffering from Parkinson's disease, has revealed that his symptoms eased while he was in Bhutan to shoot a new documentary. Bhutan has been dubbed the happiest place on earth by many visitors - because locals live in a state of permanent joy. The 'Back To The Future' ... Full story

London, Apr 1 (ANI): A new study has debunked the myth that women are the ones who love to gossip, for it has been found that men are bigger tittle-tattlers than ladies. A poll of 5,000 people by research company www.onepoll.com has revealed that blokes spend an average 76 minutes a day rumour-mongering with pals and colleagues while women do it for just 52 minutes. And their ... Full story

London, March 31 (ANI): Jade Goody's hubby has revealed that his late wife cradled their "imaginary baby" before loosing her battle with cancer. Widower Jack Tweed missed the chance to become a father when his late wife had a miscarriage just 12 weeks into her pregnancy two years ago. The 21-year-old said that Jade, who died of cervical cancer on March 22, tried to fulfil their dreams ... Full story

London, Mar.31 (ANI): Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard is of the view that many young footballers lack dedication and enjoy the "trimmings'' of their well-paid trade too early. Lampard fears this comfort zone will stop certain players from maturing into top-class internationals. Lampard was noted during his formative years at West Ham United for his hunger for extra training, including working on his speed, ... Full story

London, Mar.26 (ANI): England football team coach Fabio Capello has jokingly branded Wayne Rooney a 'crazy man' after the striker's red card in Manchester United's 2-0 defeat at Fulham. Rooney was dismissed in the dying minutes of the game last Saturday and punched a corner flag in frustration ... Full story

Washington, Mar 13 (ANI): Although recession has bitten people's pockets worldwide, it will most likely do nothing to reduce tobacco use, says a new report. The third edition of The Tobacco Atlas, co-authored by Michael Eriksen, director of Georgia State University Institute of Public Health was launched here at the 14th World Conference on Tobacco or ... Full story

London, March 13 (ANI): The threat of a possible collision with a piece of space junk made the three crew members of the International Space Station (ISS) to briefly evacuate the station and take shelter in a docked Soyuz spacecraft. According to a report in New Scientist, NASA said that the threat has now passed and the crew will return to the station, but the last-minute ... Full story

Washington, Mar 12 (ANI): She may have created a media furore over her apparent "weight gain", but Jessica Simpson has silenced all her critics by appearing in svelte shape in just a matter of weeks. The singer's long-time personal trainer Mike Alexander has said that just being busy with daily rehearsals and shows has helped her get back into tip-top shape. ccording to Alexander, Simpson's pictures ... Full story

Nicosia, Mar 12 (ANI): The refurbishment of Terminal 2 at Dubai International Airport, which currently serves some 25 scheduled airlines, has been completed. Now, the Terminal is in a position to serve five million passengers, compared to three million before the improvement works began. Terminal 2 has extended its check-in and boarding facilities, improved its interior and exterior décor and created more dining choices than before. ... Full story

Washington, Mar 11 (ANI): Swedish/Canadian actress Malin Akerman has revealed that she hated the skin-tight costume she had to wear for her role in movie 'Watchmen' as it left her smelling like "a human condom". Akerman, who played the part of Silk Spectre II in the new comic book movie adaptation, found the yellow and black suit a little too tight for comfort. "I thought it ... Full story

London, Mar 8 (ANI): 'Unlucky-in-love' pair Guy Ritchie and Jemima Khan have struck up a cosy friendship, according to reports. Apparently, the duo has been seeing a lot more of each other in recent weeks as Jemima has proved the perfect shoulder to cry on for Guy since his split with Madonna. Also, the British director is comforting the beauty following her on-off relationship with Hugh Grant. Now, ... Full story

London, Mar 4 (ANI): Traditional apple crumble and custard is Britain's favourite school canteen pudding, says a new research. According to the survey, carried out by online independent education guide www.tom-brown.com, the second most popular choice was chocolate sponge with chocolate custard and third most popular was jam roly-poly. To reach the conclusion, experts asked volunteers about their memories of childhood dining. As per the survey, two thirds ... Full story

Washington, March 3 (ANI): American actor Samuel L. Jackson has signed on to star in the big-screen adaptation of Joyce Carol Oates' 2003 book, Rape: A Love Story. He will be acting alongside Abigail Breslin and Maria Bello in the movie. The film will feature him as a sympathetic cop who offers comfort to Breslin's character and her mother, played by Bello, as her character ... Full story

London, Feb 26 (ANI): Jennifer Love Hewitt has turned to music to get over her split from actor fiance Ross McCall, insisting she finds comfort in rocker Alanis Morissette's records. The 'Ghost Whisperer' star and McCall got engaged in November 2007 after two years of dating but called off their relationship last December (08). Recently, McCall told reporters that the pair were 'working it out' but the ... Full story

Washington, Feb 24 (ANI): Kids, especially those living in single-parent or stepfamily households, see their grandparents as their source of comfort, according to a new study. The research also found that grandchildren are closer to their maternal grandparents and, within that dyad, closer to their grandmothers. "Grandparents are a positive force for all families but play a significant role in families undergoing difficulties," said lead author Shalhevet ... Full story

London, Feb 22 (ANI): The final bag of iconic chain store Woolworths' 'pic 'n' mix' has been sold for a whopping 14,500 pounds. The pricey 800g bag from the collapsed retail chain was sold on Internet auction site eBay. It contains fizzy cola bottles, rhubarb and custards, strawberry bon bons, Turkish delight, white mice, pineapple cubes, and many other favourite sweets. Woolworths store manager Ed Adams ... Full story

Washington, Feb 16 (ANI): Highlighting the connection between brain and loneliness, a group of researchers have now shown that loneliness can affect a person's behaviour and how his or her brain operates. The study at the University of Chicago (UC) is the first to use fMRI scans to study the connections between perceived social isolation and activity in the brain. And by combining fMRI scans with data ... Full story

Washington, Jan 14 (ANI): Taiwan researchers are developing a bicycle that would tell the riders when to change the gear. They are designing a computer for pedal cyclists that tells them when to change gear to optimise the power they develop while maintaining comfort. While riding a bicycle, few people know how to adjust the gears to get the most power out of their pedalling without becoming ... Full story