Hello, its Peter here and welcome to Mondays Levy Letter. I hope your day is going well. I hope your weekend was good. If you had something planned, then I hope it went well. There were lots of events on this weekend, including the walk across the river Humber underwater by Graham Boanas. The forecast for the weekend wasnt good, but in the end, it wasnt too bad at all. It stayed chiefly dry, which is the main thing. So whatever you got up to, then I hope it was good.
So tonight on the programme, well have all the days news and well have a report on Graham Boanas attempt to walk under the Humber. And of course Paul will have the forecast tonight on BBC One at 6.30pm. Also, on tonight's programme, we'll have a special report over concerns of the use of fire engines for parties like hen nights. The Fire Service say they receive many complaints over the conduct of people dressed up like firemen on these fake fire engines. Ill have the full story later on the programme. Plus, I'll have the full story of the Lincoln student, who is suing Lincoln University over claims that the course was not value for money. More on that later. And Look North will be revealing the funniest accents in Britain with the wonderfully funny, Gervaise Phinn. All that tonight on BBC One at 6.30pm. Office Workers How did you arrive at the office this morning? Well, I know that some people tend to arrive with certain requirements they are the G.O.S.S.I.P.S according to a report just out. And Im not being nasty. Ambitious office workers arrive at their desks armed with mobile phones, Ipods, a decaf cappuccino and a gym bag, according to new research. The archetypal office employee has changed from the 1980s yuppie to a G.O.S.S.I.P - gadget-obsessed, status symbol infatuated professional! Do you fit into that? I know that quite a few people I work with most certainly do! Weight This is a subject, of course, which we touch upon quite a lot on the programme and in the Levy Letter. Last week, we were talking about the maple syrup diet. Several people had some strong views on that one, I can tell you. For those of us trying to lose weight, the answer is an awful lot simple and safer, according to a report at the weekend. Scientists think that they have come up with the simplest answer just eat off a smaller plate! Can you believe that? Research shows that those using smaller plates, bowls or utensils fool themselves into eating less food. Thats the latest in a number of studies, which suggest that individuals may adjust their serving portions depending on the size of their bowls or spoons. The doctor, who led this, said that people could try altering the size of their bowls and serving spoons to help them better control how much they consume. Ive never heard so much rubbish in my life! Surely, those people, who eat too much, are just going to go ba! ck for more or just fill their plate again. But apparently those interested in losing weight should use smaller bowls and spoons. Whilst those needing to gain weight, such as the undernourished or aged, could be encouraged by using larger bowls. Theres presumably somebody, whos done a lot of research on this and has probably got paid as well. Can you believe it? Ive never heard so much rubbish in my life. Eating Still on the theme of food, there was a time, when eating out in Britain would consist of devouring soggy fish and chips on the sea front, but with more Michelin starred chefs in London now than there are in Paris, visiting a restaurant or pub, which serves food, is becoming a much greater part of our lifestyle. Were becoming a lot like our Gastronomic friends across the Channel. For the first time, Britons are actually spending more eating out than eating at home. Can you believe that? Were spending more money eating out in restaurants than eating at home. On average, were splashing out more each year on visiting restaurants than food from the supermarket for us to cook at home. According to the latest figures, this has gone up quite dramatically. On average, each adult has spent about £1800 or £35 a week on restaurant meals in 2004. So there you are. And that amount has gone up since then. £35 a week on restaurant meals Im sure thats not right, but thats what they ! say anyway! Im sure I dont spend that per week. But were spending more on eating out now than buying food to cook at home. Passion Killers Do you think that theres something coming between you and your loved one? A familiar and frustrating scenario just before youre about to share your romantic moment with a new partner, your pet dog makes an unwelcome intervention! Or your cat I suppose! Now scientists believe that they can explain the reason for such interruptions. Apparently, the dog is jealous at his masters attention being diverted elsewhere and will do anything to get in the way. Researchers have found evidence to suggest that dogs can experience a range of complex human emotions and just like their masters, can feel very jealous when they find themselves being locked out of a relationship. So you get on the sofa with a loved one and youre just about to put your arm around them and the dog jumps up and thats because the dog is jealous! Whos been doing this? Well, the good people of the University of Portsmouth, who are obviously very busy. The findings challenge the long-held scientific belief tha! t only humans and chimpanzees are able to experience a deep range of emotions. They say that dogs can as well! So when the dog muscles in, then youll now know why! Pictures Dont forget if youve got a picture that we can use on the programme of something that youve seen or witnessed, funny or otherwise, then let me have them. Any scenic views for our Big Screen that we show in the middle of the programme, then let me take a look. Any problems for Leave it to Levy then give me the details and give me a contact telephone number as well. If you want to write to me, then just a reminder that the email comes straight to me, nobody else sees it and nobody else reads it and you can get me direct on [EMAIL PROTECTED] Stones For more than four decades, sold out notices have gone up outside Rolling Stones concerts, but the signs are that age might finally be taking its toll on the veteran rockers appeal to the public. Incredibly, for the biggest grossing tour band on earth, hundreds of tickets are still available officially for their shows in Twickenham in London and also in Cardiff and Glasgow. Many more are languishing on the Internet on the auction sites with bids for as little as a penny. Promoters have taken the unusual step, for the Rolling Stones, of putting up billboards advertising the concerts. It seems that many pensioners are snapping up the tickets from Saga at half price. Would you believe that? Most embarrassing of all for the band, who have a combined age of 249, is that discount tickets were sold to pensioners through Saga. The company, whose customers are all over fifty, have been offered the chance to see the band at half price on its website! So there you are. The sign of the! times that the Rolling Stones, for the first time ever, have not been able to sell their tickets for their concerts and theyve had to be advertised on billboards. Well, that's it from me for today. Join me tonight on BBC One at half past six. Have a great day. Take care, Peter And for the latest news and more where you live, go to: http://bbc.co.uk/humber and http://bbc.co.uk/lincolnshire ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the BBC Look North newsletter, go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/england/looknorthhull/newsletter/newsletter_index.shtml, enter your email address in the unsubscribe box. 1.94.4
