Office workers could lose almost half a stone a year simply by standing up at their desks, new research suggests.The international study of more than 1,000 men and women found that standing instead of sitting for six ...Office workers could lose almost half a stone a year simply by standing up at their desks, new research suggests.The international study of more than 1,000 men and women found that standing instead of sitting for six hours a day burned an extra 54 calories daily—resulting in significant weight loss. The research, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.展开更多
For most Americans, dogs are no longer relegated to the doghouse. According to the American Pet Products Association, an industry trade group, almost 60 percent of dog owners say they regard their pet as a child or me...For most Americans, dogs are no longer relegated to the doghouse. According to the American Pet Products Association, an industry trade group, almost 60 percent of dog owners say they regard their pet as a child or member of the family. And many let their dogs snuggle up to sleep right in their human owners’beds.展开更多
A French court has ruled in favour of a cockerel owner after her bird's early morning crowing provoked a noise pollution complaint from neighbours.Maurice,who roosts on the picturesque isle of Oleron off the Atlan...A French court has ruled in favour of a cockerel owner after her bird's early morning crowing provoked a noise pollution complaint from neighbours.Maurice,who roosts on the picturesque isle of Oleron off the Atlantic coast,was accused of disturbing a retired couple who own a holiday home nearby.News of his legal troubles flew around the world,gaining him a flock of supporters.His owner,Corinne Fesseau,was cock-a-hoop at news of the ruling."It's a victory for everyone in the same situation as me.I hope it will set a precedent for them."she was quoted by AFP news agency as saying.At a hearing in July,her lawyers had argued the complaint was ridiculous because crowing roosters were part of country life.展开更多
文摘Office workers could lose almost half a stone a year simply by standing up at their desks, new research suggests.The international study of more than 1,000 men and women found that standing instead of sitting for six hours a day burned an extra 54 calories daily—resulting in significant weight loss. The research, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
文摘For most Americans, dogs are no longer relegated to the doghouse. According to the American Pet Products Association, an industry trade group, almost 60 percent of dog owners say they regard their pet as a child or member of the family. And many let their dogs snuggle up to sleep right in their human owners’beds.
文摘A French court has ruled in favour of a cockerel owner after her bird's early morning crowing provoked a noise pollution complaint from neighbours.Maurice,who roosts on the picturesque isle of Oleron off the Atlantic coast,was accused of disturbing a retired couple who own a holiday home nearby.News of his legal troubles flew around the world,gaining him a flock of supporters.His owner,Corinne Fesseau,was cock-a-hoop at news of the ruling."It's a victory for everyone in the same situation as me.I hope it will set a precedent for them."she was quoted by AFP news agency as saying.At a hearing in July,her lawyers had argued the complaint was ridiculous because crowing roosters were part of country life.
