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Archives for September 2009

Who rules the classroom these days?

The One Show Team | 17:42 UK time, Tuesday, 29 September 2009

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Anita Rani has been investigating the causes and consequences of teacher stress.


Our survey revealed that a shocking number of teachers have been the victim of a false allegation from a pupil. Watch the film below:


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Fit tips for fat pets: How do you keep your pet fit, slim and healthy?

The One Show Team | 17:26 UK time, Tuesday, 22 September 2009

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How do you keep your pet fit, slim and healthy? Share your tips.

Ellie Harrison met Barbara Walton and Sandy, her overweight labrador. They're taking part in the charity People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA's) 100 day pet slimming contest.

The PDSA claim that one in three UK dogs are overweight. The charity has said that the growing number of owners who overfeed their animals could be guilty of "killing their pets with kindness".

The charity recommends a vet-designed strict diet and exercise plan for fat pets, to help them slim down to a healthier weight which will improve their life expectancy.

Top tips

  • feed your pet a balanced diet and follow the recommended feeding guidelines on pet food;
  • avoid feeding your pets tit bits. If you must give pets occasional treats, take this into account at meal times;
  • use a smaller feeding bowl if you think that you're in danger of overfeeding your pet;
  • make sure that dogs get plenty of exercise. A small dog should get at least 30 minutes exercise every day, more for a larger dog;
  • play with cats to ensure that they are kept active and alert
  • don't feed cow's milk to cats or dogs;
  • animals in hutches such as rabbits and guinea pigs should be given a run out at least once a day;
  • small animals such as hamsters can benefit from exercise wheels and balls.

  • More tips and a report at BBC Inside Out.

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    How do you keep your pet fit, slim and healthy?
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    Elton John's in the news... what's your take?

    The One Show Team | 15:50 UK time, Friday, 18 September 2009

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    Steven K. Amos and babyIt's been a funny old week for Elton John. First he was told that Ukranian law forbade him from adopting Lev, the 14 month old boy he met on a recent visit. But now it seems he might be allowed to act as the boy's guardian.

    Stephen K. Amos gave us his take on the Rocket Man's quest for fatherhood.

    What's yours? Have your say here.

    Are we hard-wired to believe in God?

    The One Show Team | 15:04 UK time, Wednesday, 9 September 2009

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    Germaine GreerGermaine Greer set out to find out more about the so-called 'God gene'.

    We're all hard-wired to believe in God, according to a recent report by Bruce Hood, professor of developmental psychology at Bristol University.

    There are evolutionary benefits to believing in a higher being, says Bruce. It may, for example, help our species to survive as it can lead to people congregating.

    Germaine also met Professor A.C. Grayling, who said that belief in God is a cultural phenomenon, rather than innate. He was not convinced by Prof. Hood's findings.

    Are we hard-wired to believe in God? Do believers benefit? Continue the conversation here.

    Do you think like a man or a woman? Take the test!

    The One Show Team | 12:03 UK time, Monday, 7 September 2009

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    Every evening this week we're using science to challenge some gender stereotypes. On Monday, Michael Mosley asked who has the best hand-eye coordination, men or women? On Tuesday Michael will explore whether men really don't listen, on Wednesday he's asking who has the better sense of direction, Thursday's film is about the way we search for objects, and on Friday Michael examines men's need to show off in front of women.Screengrab of the 'Angles' task, Sex ID test

    What sex is your brain?

    Are you better at reading maps than your partner? How's your hand-to-eye coordination? Some researchers say that men can have 'women's brains' and that women can think more like men. To find out more about your brain, take our test:

  • Click here to take the Sex ID test.

  • If the test doesn't pop up, take part at BBC Science.

    Compare your brain to Anne Robinson's!Anne Robinson taking the test

    We're asking One Show guests and family members to take the 'Angles' task, part one of the Sex ID test. It takes about one minute to complete, and gives you a score out of 20.

    The scores so far


    Christine Bleakley: 19

    Adrian Chiles: 18

    Lenny Henry: 6 (though he did say he didn't have his glasses on!)

    Sir Stirling Moss: 6Sir Stirling Moss taking the test

    Anne Robinson: 9

    Males may generally score higher because they tend to pay more attention to space or the geometry of the world around them. Differences such as this may reflect differences in the brain.

    What's your score on the Angles task? What sex is your brain? Add your comment below.

    You may also like BBC's "Bang goes the theory's" Brain Test Britain.

    New benefits test: Will it suss the scroungers?

    The One Show Team | 16:22 UK time, Wednesday, 2 September 2009

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    Anita Rani has been looking at the new Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), the scheme that will replace Incapacity Benefit. Anita Rani

    The ESA was introduced last October for new claimants and will be rolled out for those currently claiming Incapacity Benefit by next April. To claim, ESA applicants are tested on what work they could potentially do, rather than what they can't do.

    It's the test that's proving to be controversial.

    Lord McKenzie, Minister for Work and Pensions told Anita that "we believe it's a potentially more effective assessment - making sure people are on the right benefit for them".

    But Neil Coyle, from Disability Alliance, said that the charity is beginning to hear from people who most would consider unfit to work, being told that they could hold down a job. He said that the new "system doesn't seem to be flexible enough".

    See also
    Ouch! The BBC's website about disability.
    More about ESA.
    A guide to ESA.

    Will the ESA benefits test help the sick and suss the scroungers? Continue the conversation, add your comment.

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