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Despite appearances, overall physical activity levels have remained constant for the last quarter of a century during which time weight levels have rocketed, Professor John Speakman said. He claimed that the average man burned 1380 calories per day in the 1980s and continues to do so today. The average woman has burned 950 calories a day during the same period. What has changed is that calorie intake has increased by at least a third to on average 3,500 calories a day, he said.

Five days after Alaska Governor Sarah Palin was picked as the Republican vice presidential nominee, NBC's David Gregory falsely disputed the idea that the media had crossed a line by suggesting Palin's family life conflicted with her candidacy. Referring to an earlier interview, Gregory argued on Today: "Rudy Giuliani said questions have been asked about whether she can balance this with her kids. That question has not been brought up by the media.” Gregory was wrong — that precise question was posed repeatedly on ABC, CBS and NBC as the networks invaded every nook and cranny of Palin's family life....

'Raving about jihad is simply un-Australian' By Mark Chipperfield in Sydney (Filed: 21/02/2006) The Australian prime minister, John Howard, criticised the minority of Muslims in the country who "rave on about jihad" and hold "extreme attitudes" towards women, saying they do not fit into Australian society. Mr Howard told the authors of a book celebrating his 10 years in power that Muslims who support a jihad, or holy war, against the West could not easily be absorbed into mainstream Australia. Adamant: John Howard Sections of the book, entitled The Howard Factor, were leaked by The Australian newspaper. Muslim leaders accused...

It's no joke - blondes are simply brighter October 01 2003 at 02:32AM By Lee Rondganger In response to the age-old dumb-blonde jokes, fairer-haired women are fighting back and having the last laugh. This is according to a survey in FHM magazine which found that blondes are better than brunettes. The results are part of fun research to establish which kind of woman makes the better girlfriend. The findings will be published in the November edition. FHM put a team of blonde and brunette celebrities through a series of nine challenges. These ranged from general knowledge and drinking to endurance...