Thursday, May 7th, 2009
Melbourne, May 7 (ANI): Damir Dokic, the father of Australian tennis ace Jelena Dokic, has admitted to hitting his daughter, and defended his aggression, saying that it was "for her sake."
"If I was ever a little bit more aggressive towards Jelena, it was for her sake," Dokic told the Serbian ...
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Monday, May 4th, 2009
London, May 04 (ANI): Do you often get angry? Well, then, blame your genes, says a new study.
German researchers say that a gene called DARPP-32 may help explain why some people fly into a rage at the slightest provocation, while others can remain calm.
The researchers, from the University of ...
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Friday, May 1st, 2009
Abu Dhabi, May 1 (ANI): While Australian fast bowler Brett has already stated on his website that he is ready to assume the lead role for the Ashes Tests, The Age newspaper feels he needs to get out of the bubble that he is living in and look at the ...
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Friday, May 1st, 2009
Chicago, May 1 (ANI): Experts have come up with the trio of musts that all pooch owners, including the Obamas, need to practice with their pets, namely exercise, affection and obedience.
According to Karen Okura, manager of animal behaviour and training for the Anti-Cruelty Society, US President Barack Obama and his ...
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Thursday, April 16th, 2009
Washington, Apr 16 (ANI): Early humans used their capacities of free play to overcome the innate tendencies toward aggression and dominance, which in turn led to the development of a highly cooperative way of life.
Peter Gray, Boston College developmental psychologist, said that play and humour played a major role in ...
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Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
Washington, Apr 14 (ANI): A new study from Worcester State College in Massachusetts has revealed that our ancient human ancestors were poor climbers and they traded their ability of climbing trees for the power to walk on two legs.
According to anthropologist Jeremy DeSilva, early humans lacked the ankle structure that ...
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Sunday, April 12th, 2009
London, April 12 (ANI): Console driving games leave you feeling more aggressive than violent shoot 'em ups, says a new study.
Previous studies have linked violence in video games to aggression. However, the new study has suggested that video games don't have to be violent to trigger an emotional response.
It ...
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2009
Chandigarh/Ludhiana/ Mumbai/New Delhi, Apr 8 (ANI): Several Sikh organisations, protesting against CBI's clean chit to Jagdish Tytler in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, blocked rail traffic in Punjab today.
According to official sources, activists of the Sant Samaj, which includes organisations like the Damdami Taksal and the Dal Khalsa, squatted on ...
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Sunday, March 22nd, 2009
London, Mar 22 (ANI): Taking a special vitamin supplement during pregnancy can keep hydrocephalus, one of the most common birth brain defects, at bay, claim researchers.
According to scientists, who conducted tests on rats to reach the conclusion, results have shown a ...
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Friday, March 20th, 2009
Sydney, Mar.20 (ANI): White Ferns coach Gary Stead has demanded that his side impose themselves on England with the aggressive style that got them within sight of their second World Cup women's cricket title.
New Zealand enter ...
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