Penis size
The size of a man's penis varies less than is popularly believed. Interestingly, despite popular belief, the size of the unstimulated penis, bears no relation to the man's height. The average erect penis measures 16cm (6.3 inches) when measured ... [... more]
NineMSN Health |
Growth - assessing babies to preschoolers
Most babies and young children, if they receive good nutrition and are not sick for long periods, will have normal growth and development patterns. Always see your doctor if you are concerned about your child's growth. Growth can be measured in a ... [... more]
Better Health |
Infant deaths - fact sheet
The survival of infants in their first year of life is commonly viewed as an indicator of general health and wellbeing of a population. Infant mortality refers to deaths of children under one year of age, and is measured by the infant mortality ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Russell Gough
An inescapable truth lies at the heart of this simple yet profound book: The quality of our lives is not determined by the happenstance of genetics or by the influence of environment; it is not measured in material possessions or in the trappings ... [... more]
Random House |
The spare tyre
Step off the scales and pull out the trusty tape measure instead. A new study says good health is measured in centimetres, not kilos. Researchers say the size of your waist says more about the condition of your body and the state of your health ... [... more]
NineMSN Health |
Clean Toilet Seat
Burke's Backyard scientist Graeme Quirk explained that when it comes to household hygiene, things are not always as straightforward as they seem. A 30-week study at the University of Arizona measured bacteria populations on household surfaces in ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Egg-and-dairy-free cupcakes
Sift the flour, custard powder and salt into a large bowl; stir in the sugar. Combine the measured water, oil, vanilla and lemon juice in a large jug. Whisk the water mixture into the flour mixture until smooth. Divide mixture among paper cases. ... [... more]
Australian Womens Weekly |
Rabia's Blackbean Chili
Saute the green pepper, onion, and jalapeno in a big pot over medium heat until the onion is soft, but not browned (no oil). I've never measured how much chili powder or salt I use, just use a lot and to your taste. At this time, start to boil ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Figure 4:
Dramatic differences in the internal quality of satsuma mandarins measured between neighbouring orchards can been attributed to subtle microclimatic differences interacting with fruit development. Lower soil temperatures at one site delayed ... [... more]
HortNET New Zealand |
Predicting Botrytis Storage rots
The potential for Botrytis storage rots to develop in a particular line of fruit is related to canopy factors which are measured at or before harvest. The factors which provide the best correlation with storage rots vary between orchards but leaf ... [... more]
HortNET New Zealand |
Digital Level
The Digital Gradient Indicator is easy to use and very accurate. The measurement is displayed in tenths of a degree, for precise aligning on flat surfaces and there is also a hold function for storing the last measured value. There's a rotation ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
Deciphering e-tailing statistics
EVERY retailer's health is measured by its Christmas sales, but for online stores 'tis the season for sheer survival. Facing slim prospects of raising more money before they reach profitability, e-tailers desperately need to prove themselves this ... [... more]
The Economist |
