7 Nov 2013

The Panel with Rosemary McLeod and Tim Watkin (Part 2)

From Afternoons, 4:34 pm on 7 November 2013

Topics - Coffee is most effective if consumed between 9.30am and 11.30am. This is because levels of the hormone cortisol drop at this time, after peaking between 8am and 9am - and caffeine interacts with cortisol. Swiss scientists have found evidence suggesting Yasser Arafat may have been poisoned, according to reports on Al-Jazeera television. This has prompted new allegations by his widow that the Palestinian leader was the victim of a "shocking" crime. A nightmare day for New Zealand Football - with the All Whites losing their skipper and best player, Winston Reid for the World Cup playoffs against Mexico.