Loneliness is a widespread problem among older people, says the report, and the absence of regular visits from children is an important factor in this sense of isolation.

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While X-Factor, remains by far the biggest regular hitter when it comes to TV-related tweets in the UK -- 3.7 million of the 38.7 million made about shows broadcast free-to-air on British television from April 1 to November 1 this year -- it is not just entertainment shows getting in on the act.

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Barry will also be guaranteed regular first-team football at Eastlands -- a crucial factor in the build-up to the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa.

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And if they are thin, regular burgers, as opposed to thick quarter-pounders, you could be dealing with a factor of 12.

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