Male and female pedophiles. Most sexual offenders against children are male, although female offenders may account for 0.4% to 4% of convicted sexual offenders.6,7 On the basis of a range of published reports, McConaghy8 estimates a 10 to 1 ratio of male-to-female child molesters.
shuttlecock (plural shuttlecocks) ( 1 badminton) A lightweight object that is conical in shape with a cork or rubber-covered nose, used in badminton the way a ball is used in other racquet games. ( 2 dated) The game of badminton.
Feather Shuttlecocks. Feathered shuttlecocks are the choice of all professional level badminton players. These are made up of 16 feathers (normally goose or duck) attached to a 'semi-ellipse' shaped cork. Feather shuttlecocks tend to be quicker than the plastic alternative, and have a much more consistent flight. The main disadvantage of feather shuttlecocks is the lack of durability. Each shuttle may only last one game, or sometimes even less. As soon as one feather becomes damaged, the flight is compromised.