"DJI embodies the spirit and intent of the Humanitarian Awards as it strives to create transforming and complex technology into easy-to-use devices that save time, money and, mostly importantly, lives," said Brian Wynne, president and CEO of AUVSI. "We are pleased to partner with such a dynamic and innovative company whose cutting-edge products are being used for many humanitarian missions."
AUVSI seeks to recognize five organizations and/or individuals that have made a significant impact using unmanned systems to serve in humanitarian or philanthropic efforts. Nominations for the AUVSI Humanitarian Awards are now open (entry is free) with winners to be announced and recognized during the Day 3 keynote at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2018 on May 3. The keynote topic will serve to acknowledge and celebrate the use of unmanned systems in public safety and humanitarian efforts. Award winners will be recognized with a $25,000 donation divided among the winners' organizations. Submission details and donation information can be found on the AUVSI XCELLENCE Award web page. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, February 21, 2018.
"Drones are being used around the world today in incredible and meaningful ways, and we want to take this opportunity to honor and reward the organizations and individuals that have used this technology for humanitarian good - from supporting search-and-rescue efforts that save lives to enabling research endeavors that strengthen global sustainability and development goals," said Michael Perry, managing director, North America at DJI. "We are thrilled to partner with AUVSI on this initiative to showcase and celebrate remarkable stories and applications with the world in hopes that it will inspire further use of drone technology for humanitarian good."


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R.I.P. Toots Hibbert, reggae pioneer
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Frederick Nathaniel Hibbert—known to reggae fans the world over by his stage name, Toots—has died. One of the pioneers of reggae music, and one of the longest and hardest working performers in the world of music, period, Toots Hibbert won Grammys, inspired generations to embrace the reggae sound, and helped put Jamaican music on the map in the mid-20th century. He died this week at the age of 77, from complications of COVID-19.
Born in Jamaica—and orphaned at a young age—Hibbert joined with Ralphus "Raleigh" Gordon and Nathaniel "Jerry" Matthias to form The Maytals (later Toots And The Maytals) in 1962, launching a band that would one day be described by critic Robert Christgau as "The Beatles to The Wailers' Rolling Stones." Originally a vocal trio, the band steadily added instrumentalists to its lineup, winning the Jamaican Independence Festival Popular Song Contest in 1966 with "Bam Bam" (a feat they'd repeat two times in the future). The group spent the rest of the decade solidifying their place at the top of Jamaican music, with hits that included 1968's "Do The Reggay," a track that took a name for a popular dance style at the time and wound up lending it to a whole genre of music.
That national stardom translated to international success in 1969, when the band's "Monkey Man" crossed over to the U.K. and became a much-covered, widely beloved hit. Embraced by the ska and punk scenes, the band scored further hits with songs like "Funky Kingston"; they also picked up American recognition after contributing songs (and a performance) to the soundtrack of Jimmy Cliff's The Harder They Come.
And while the Maytals broke up (for roughly a decade) in 1980, Hibbert never stopped performing, employing his vocals and talent as an multi-instrumentalist to keep the music going. He also showed a marked interest in collaboration, teaming up with any number of groups who'd been influenced by the Maytals in the first place—most notably for greatest hits collection True Love in 2004, which saw the band recreate many of their greatest hits alongside everyone from Eric Clapton to The Roots to No Doubt. (Scoring the band the 2005 Grammy for Best Reggae Album in the process.)
As for Hibbert himself, he continued to tour and perform well into the most recent decade, appearing on The Tonight Show in 2018, and with an event billed as the band's "Final Tour" set to commence in 2021. One of the most telling incidents of his latter-day career occurred back in 2013, when he was struck in the head by a vodka bottle thrown by an attendee at one of this shows. Despite suffering "extreme anxiety, memory loss, headaches, dizziness and most sadly of all, a fear of crowds and performing" after the incident, he nevertheless wrote a letter asking the judge in the case to grant the defendant leniency, writing, "He is a young man, and I have heard what happens to young men in jail. My own pain and suffering would be increased substantially knowing that this young man would face that prospect."
Hibbert was reportedly placed in a medically-induced coma in August; a post to the Maytals' Facebook page today announced that he had died.

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The Australian rare, elusive nocturnal parrot may not see so well in the dark
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In fact, bird species are probably similar to diurnal parrots.
The fact that this parrot is not adapted to life in the dark, despite its nocturnal status, may contribute to its critically endangered status.
"Nocturnal parrots must be able to find their way at night – to find food, avoid obstacles while flying and escape predators," said Vera Weisbecker, study author and associate professor of evolutionary biology at Flinders University's School of Science and Engineering, in a statement.
"Therefore, we expect their visual system to show adjustments for seeing in the dark, similar to other nocturnal birds – for example, the New Zealand parrot Kakapo and owls with wide eyes. However, we have found that this is not the case."
This species is so rare that the researchers had only one intact skull for scanning and study. They compared CT scans with those of skull-related parrots.
Researchers have found that the night parrot has eyes similar in size to other parrots. He also had fewer optic nerves and lobes. This means that the night parrot has sensitive eyesight, but is not great for watching in the dark. It also has poor resolution, so it cannot distinguish obstacles, such as a wire fence in the Australian hinterland, or predators coming after it.
Fences are used in an Australian resort to keep livestock and keep predators away.
"These results suggest that removing unused fences should be a priority in areas where nocturnal parrots are known to occur," said Nick Leseberg, co-author of the study, a nocturnal parrot specialist and a doctoral student at the University of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Queensland. Statement.
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"However, we probably can't go without a fence – stocks need to be managed by fences, and some forms of predator exclusion could be important to protect the Night Parrot. So we have to be very careful with our fencing strategies. Increasing the visibility of wire fences but options like electric fencing low voltages can be even better. "
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The sample tested was actually found in 1990 by Australian museum expert Walter Boles.
"His mummified organ was spotted by accident, lying by the roadside, after he was apparently hit by a truck – it's amazing that his skull remained intact," Weisbecker said.
The bird species was first recorded in 1845, but after 1912, it seems to be disappearing.
The bird is so rare that most of the 20th century was considered extinct.
Nocturnal parrots are one of only two nocturnal species of parrots in the world. The other is Kakapo in New Zealand. Nocturnal parrots are kept well hidden in the Australian outback.
After the mummified bird was found in 1990, it will be another 23 years before they are spotted living in the wild.
Now, scientists and conservators are working to protect the species.
"The species is so elusive that we don't even know how many individuals are left," Andrew Iwaniuk, co-author and biologist of the study at the University of Lethbridge in Canada, said in a statement. "To conserve a species, it's crucial that we understand its needs and behavioral abilities, but it's almost impossible to observe."
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Brazil's Petrobras has hired two private investigation firms that will be charged with examining corruption, money laundering and bribery allegations against key executives.
The state owned company said it has enlisted one firm from Brazil and one from the United States to "look into the nature, extent and impact of the alleged misdeeds."
Former downstream chief Paulo Roberto Costa alleged that executives were skimming as much as 3 percent off the price of contracts and funneling the money into political organizations.
Petrobras said it is working to reimburse "deviated resources."
The company also said it is looking into "legal measures" that it can take to be compensated for the "damage to its image."
Police raided the company's offices in April after Costa claimed corrupt practices were common during his tenure at the company.
The company was granted access to records related to the corruption operation, called Lava Jato, and is conducting an internal investigation into the matter.
Costa was arrested in March for allegedly participating in a $3.96 billion money laundering scheme.
In September, Costa admitted to taking a $636,000 bribe in connection with the state-owned company's 2006 purchase of a Texas refinery.
Petrobras has not been granted access to evidence Costa handed over to federal authorities.
Brazilian newspaper Folha de Sao Paulo reported that 49 deputies, 12 senators and several state governors were involved in the bribery and kickbacks.
Police are also investigating $20 billion in transactions between Petrobras and construction firms involved in the company's Abreu e Lima Refinery near Recife, Brazil.
The names of the companies being investigated and the size of the alleged bribes have not been disclosed.
In March, Brazilian prosecutors began looking into allegations that Petrobras employees took $139 million in bribes from Netherlands-based supplier SBM Offshore in exchange for equipment supply and drilling contracts.
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EVERTON are increasingly confident Leighton Baines will commit his future to them by signing a new contract that will see him spend the rest of his career at Goodison Park.
Talks on a new deal have been quietly ongoing since the summer when Everton repeatedly rebuffed bids from Manchester United for the England left-back.
Baines has just under 18 months remaining on his contract, but manager Roberto Martinez is hopeful he will finalise an extension in the coming weeks.
In another positive development, Martinez is also hoping Ross Barkley will be sidelined for nearer two weeks than six after it was confirmed the attacking midfielder has fractured his toe.
A long-term agreement would see Baines, who turned 29 last month, effectively spend the remainder of his top-flight career at the Merseyside club, who have caught the eye in the first half of the season and are currently fifth in the Premier League.
It would also represent another tangible reward for the work Martinez has overseen since succeeding David Moyes at Everton and the upward trajectory the club is on.
United's interest in Baines, which dragged on throughout the summer and damaged relations between Moyes and his former club, saw an initial bid of £9million tabled in July before that offer was increased to in excess of £15m as the transfer prepared to slam shut in August.
Baines has always indicated a desire to play at the highest level and it would serve to underline his belief in the direction Everton are heading if talks reach a positive conclusion shortly.
He is already one of the best paid players at the club, but is in line for a lucrative increase in recognition of his loyalty and also his striking performances.
Martinez described Baines as an Everton "icon" and the full-back was seen acknowledging the Goodison Park crowd during Saturday's 2-0 victory over Norwich when he was at his rampaging best.
The former Wigan defender, who moved to Goodison for an initial £5m in 2007, was sidelined for the longest spell of his career recently after breaking his toe in the Merseyside derby with Liverpool on November 23.
He returned after five weeks out in the win over Southampton and has quickly showcased the talents that England coach Roy Hodgson admits has left him with a quandary ahead of the World Cup in Brazil.
Baines will go head to head with Ashley Cole for the left-back role having started in seven of England's 10 qualifying matches en route to this summer's finals.
That included the crucial, must-win final game with Poland at Wembley when Baines created the opening goal for Wayne Rooney in a 2-0 success.
Baines is currently on a warm weather training break in Tenerife with his Everton team-mates, including Barkley, 20, who suffered a "small fracture" in his little toe in the FA Cup win over QPR.
Fears that he will be sidelined for six weeks represent a worst case scenario and Martinez hopes the youngster could be back in action in a fortnight.


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Ummm, Not sure if vermin, quality, or cleanliness is up your alley, but if so, I would NEVER eat there. Also, I have it from an inside source(ex employee) that the owners treat the staff like dirt. Another reason to avoid "establishes" such as these. And I'm all for a great deal with quantity. I prefer fact checking before I hype anything. Maybe too high of standards??? WERD.
Just pulled up the inspection report for the restaurant. 8 things in non compliance.
I am a little scared to pull up reports on some of my favorite Chinese restaurants. Most of them might come up bad.
Ok, had to look. Lots of places have non compliances.
Alibi, Congee NH, some cactus clubs, Rugby Club, Toshis all have non compliances. Some worse than others.
weird, i've had the jerk chicken and it wasn't spicy at all. the pizza joint across the street (beside ba le) does a pretty solid butter chicken and curry though.
People need to lighten up. As long as people are not getting violently ill, who cares? Almost every restaurant has had a violation at one point in time, from McDonalds, to the highest class joint.
I don't think anyone is taking this "too seriously", I was simply stating the place is a HOLE. And the owners are jerks. That's it that's all.
How much fact checking can anyone do before they go eat? Call the Better Business Bureau, local health authorities. You do this everytime you eat or hype up anything?
Eat where you want to.


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Built by Angus and Eliza Inskeep in 1890 as their winter home, the Inskeep house is constructed in the Queen Ann Victorian style, featuring a porch that wrapped around the south and east sides trimmed with ornate gingerbread woodwork.
The house was the first in the South Branch Valley to have a central heating system, a primitive unit prone to overheating. There's at least one recorded incident of the volunteer fire company being summoned by ringing the Presbyterian Church bell.
Early on, electricity was provided by a Delco Electric System, which used highly explosive glass batteries to generate energy. Because of the danger, these systems were houses in concrete buildings.
The carriage house remains and is being used as a garage and small apartment on the neighboring property. The ice house and other small buildings are long gone.
At Angus Inskeep's death in 1913, the house was inherited by his adopted daughter, Sallie Comfort Williams, and her husband, George T. Williams. It has had many other owners in its 115 years.
The house retained its original Victorian features until extensive remodeling took place in the early 1950s. The owners, John and Elizabeth Coffman, removed the porch and gingerbread trim, squared off the bays on the south and east sides, replaced faded wallpaper with plaster. Only the banister and two back rooms on the second floor were left intact.
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Aim: To synthesize the available evidence in scientific papers of smokefree legislations (SFL) effects on respiratory diseases (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD]) and lung infections (pneumoniae, bronchitis) among all populations (adults, children or general population).
Systematic review and meta-analysis were carried out. PRISMA guidelines were followed. A search between January 1995 and February 2015 was performed in PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases. The inclusion criteria were: 1)Original scientific studies concerning SFL, 2) With data before and after its implementation and 3) assessment of the impact of SFL on respiratory diseases. A meta-analysis was performed using the Review Manager (RevMan, version 5.3). The effect of SFL was estimated by risk ratios (RR) and risk difference (RD). Pooled effect measures were computed applying the inverse-variance method in a random-effect model. Heterogeneity was quantified with the I2 statistic. Subgroup and sensitivity analysis were performed.
17 studies reported effects on asthma, 9 on COPD and 4 on lung infections admissions. All the meta-analysis concerned comprehensive SFL settings. Six studies were included in a meta-analysis for asthma admissions in general population, 5 in children and 7 in adults. There was a significant decrease of 13% after SFL in general population (RR 0.87; 95%CI 0.81, 0.93; I2 78%) and of 15% both in children (95%CI 0.79, 0.91; I2 87%) and adults (95%CI 0.73, 0.99; I2 65%). In contrast, the 6 studies for COPD admissions showed a non significant decrease of 20% after SFL (95%CI 0.63, 1.00; I2 96%). For lung infections admissions, only 2 studies showed a non significant decrease of 14% after SFL (95%CI 0.67, 1.10; I2 55%).
SFL appears to decrease rates of admissions for asthma in all populations in comprehensive settings but not for COPD or lung infections.


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Rethinking American Grand Strategy
Edited by Elizabeth Borgwardt, Christopher McKnight Nichols, and Andrew Preston
Oxford University Press, 2021, 512 pp
Reviewed By Jessica T. Mathews
"Grand strategy" is a term that is as difficult to define as it is widely used by scholars and practitioners. This volume's editors and contributors believe that the concept needs to be reconceived by extending it in two dimensions. It should be broadened beyond its roots in military affairs and conventionally defined security to include a variety of additional issues, such as immigration, public health, demographics, international assistance, and climate change. It also needs to reach beyond its traditional focus on the state as the only important player to include other influential voices and actors, including, among others, nonprofit interest groups, organized religion, and the business sector. This volume doesn't address all those areas, but it is a valuable contribution to the task of broadly rethinking the goals and tactics of U.S. foreign policy. The analyses it presents are solidly rooted in history and provide thought-provoking insights into issues and actors that grand strategists rarely consider.
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I lean against the kitchen sink and wait for my kettle to whistle. From my window, I see the city apartments scraping against the underside of grey clouds that blanket the western horizon. My weather vane on top of our garage tells me the clouds are driven by the south-westerly breeze that regularly drifts past its pointing arrow. I summarise the weather conditions for the day. Perfect! For my garden, that is. Overcast, with dapple sunshine, and the possibility of some showers. The weather report on my radio confirms my summation.
I savour a sip of tea from my first cuppa for the day and focus on our lively backyard. Fruiting trees planted in rows like a small orchard still bear the remains of the wonderful spring bloom we recently enjoyed. Nectarines, apricots and a variety of plums displayed their beautiful blossoms of white or pink petals with crimson stamens. The contrasting blooms seemed to compete against each other, trying to attract the attention of the visiting insects. But there were no winners. Instead, each tree, in their individual splendour, attracted a number of birds and bees that sought the nectar trapped in the heart of the magnificent blooms. Now, fresh green leaves shade the tiny fruit that cling to the branches where the fertile blossom has emerged.
The blackbird, regular as a clock chime, welcomes the sunrise every morning with his melodious song, entertaining my senses while I sip on my tea. His message is heard by another blackbird in an adjoining yard and he responds. Are the two competing for the attention of the female who ignores them both and busily searches for her morning sustenance? Or are the two birds engaging in robust conversation, I wonder? Either way, they continue with their song until the sun has lifted above the eastern horizon. My blackbird interrupts his discourse and drops down onto the grass to feel for subtle movements beneath his feet. He thrusts his beak into the ground and retrieves a long wriggling worm. I suspect it is his first morsel for the day. He hops across to different spots on the lawn and repeats the process several times. Once he is satisfied, he returns to his singing post, and continues his song of triumph.
By now, other birds have begun their morning calls. I pause to enjoy my feathered visitors; breakfast can wait. The tiny thornbills busily flutter from tree to tree in search of insects. They help themselves to snippets of the sweet and attractive feijoa blossoms, then flitter off to another garden. Wattlebirds come to visit and perform their acrobatics on the fuchsia, one of their favourite feeding plants that they share with the eastern spinebill. The patient spinebill waits its turn. Once the greedy wattlebirds have taken their fill, the little bird hovers like a hummingbird, drawing sweet nectar from the petite fuchsias that hang, suspended in mid-air like Prima ballerinas poised on their tippy-toes.
I prepare my breakfast, and while I wait for the toaster to crisp up the raisin bread, I gaze out from my window. In the distance, beneath the cloud formations, three hot-air balloons glide eastward, partly guided by the winds and partly manoeuvred by their pilots. Then right before my eyes, a single bulging balloon suddenly rises up just beyond my neighbours' rooftop. Up close, it looks enormous. Passengers in the basket chatter incessantly. I rush out onto my back verandah and wave enthusiastically.
'What's the weather like up there?' I ask, when some passengers wave back.
'Cold!' says one, huddling into her parker. Other passengers are engrossed in a lively discussion about their surrounds, admiring the views. Dogs in nearby backyards bark in disapproval of this intrusion. The blackbirds abruptly end their sweet song and my other feathered visitors disappear. The voices of the occupants in the baskets are so clear, I want to continue with the conversation.
'Your garden is beautiful,' one adds.
'You have a lot of fruit trees,' another passenger observes.
They take photos and drift away. Jets of flame shoot up into the hollow cavity of the balloon. The huge oval canvas responds to the heat from the flames and soars upwards towards the clouds. The bulging balloon continues to rise and drift in an easterly direction. I race inside and grab my camera and manage to take a photo.
Such a pity the passengers weren't here a week ago. They missed seeing the splendid display of blossom on our fruit trees. All that's left now are the various shades of green foliage sprouting from the branches.
I wonder if they noticed the one tree still covered with blossom: the orange tree. Its true beauty is in its simplicity; five opaque petals, white with yellow stamens. The blossoms crowd the stems and push past the fresh green leaves, and they emit a sweet subtle scent that dominates the herb garden. It does, however, have one competitor whose blossoms are equally beautiful, and that's the lemon tree.
Bruna Costa has worked in kindergartens for 26 years, and currently works with a 3-year-old group.
She is a member of Write Track Writers' Group in Box Hill, and enjoys bird-spotting in bushland and her local area.
Banner image of feijoa blossoms courtesy of Bruna Costa.
Easy reading, a pleasing layout and a touch of humour are what make this guide to identifying Australian garden insects a treat for the budding entomologist, gardening enthusiast, or child with an interest in our backyard bugs.
Over six chapters, author Michelle Gleeson discusses insect basics, morphology and habitat, how to find insects, and the characteristics of each order of insect.
How to tell when an ant is not an ant - and is in fact an ant-mimicking spider!
The picky eating habits of fleas- one flea species particularly chooses the blood of echidnas to feed on.
The parasitic behaviour of cuckoo bees – their eggs are laid in another species' nest, allowing the larvae to consume the resident eggs and larvae.
If you lined up every plant and animal species in the world, approximately one in five would be a beetle.
A useful characteristic of the guide is the inclusion of 'Don't Confuse' sections. For example, do not confuse beetles with cockroaches, lice with fleas, or flies with bees. Gleeson also discusses whether certain insects are considered 'goodies or baddies' within our garden habitats – with the feeding behaviour of some species resulting in ruined plants and the stinging nature of others causing many humans to be wary, it is important to remember the benefits that certain species may bring to your own backyard. Did you know that the production of almost one-third of all the food that humans eat is reliant on the pollination of plants by insects, such as bees? Ants are also considered to be 'nature's street-sweepers' due to their foraging behaviour, whilst the disreputable nature of cockroaches does not reflect the role that many native species play in recycling soil nutrients.
Handy photos accompany species and order descriptions, aiding any would-be insect foragers in identifying potential backyard residents. Gleeson also refers to other helpful texts on insects if further reading is required.
Additionally, the guide features fun ideas for getting out and about in the garden to discover the unique and the unusual. Gleeson suggests an 'egg hunt' in which one searches for butterfly eggs, generally found on the leaves that they are often seen alighting on. Another, perhaps less popular activity is observing 'cockroach grooming'. Simply trap a cockroach, cover it in flour and place it in a large jar – despite public opinion, these insects are somewhat obsessed with personal hygiene and will use their mouth to remove all traces of flour from their body.
But perhaps what this book demonstrates more than anything is that insects play a vital role in both our gardens and nature's ecosystems – as naturalist Densey Clyne states in the foreword: 'Insects have always had a bad press. But directly or indirectly they have had an enormous and mostly positive influence on the way we live.' This is something to remember when we get that 'icky' feeling around some of nature's most underrated creatures.
This book belongs on your bookshelf if… you are a child or adult with a recently sparked interest in insects, or an amateur entomologist in search of a funny and helpful field guide.
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The Gate Theatre has been, artistically and architecturally, a landmark building for over 250 years. Established as a theatre company in 1928 by Hilton Edwards and Micheál MacLiammóir, the Gate offered Dublin audiences an introduction to the world of European and American theatre and also to classics from the modern and Irish repertoire. It was with the Gate that Orson Welles, James Mason and Michael Gambon began their prodigious acting careers.
Today, in its 82nd year, the Gate has become unique in that it has had only two artistic directorates. In 1983, the directorship passed to Michael Colgan under whose guidance the theatre continues to represent Ireland at the very highest level of artistic endeavour, receiving numerous invitations each year to major festivals on every continent.
In addition to its artistic programme, the theatre has undergone a continuous process of renovation and upgrading to ensure the preservation of the eighteenth-century building. In recent years a major fundraising campaign was undertaken for the provision of a new wing, which is now home to the Gate Lab. Used primarily for workshops, research and the general promotion of theatrical talent, the Gate Lab offers theatre practitioners a private space to develop and nurture creativity. We continue to be committed to raising standards in performance, direction and design and, most importantly, giving you our audience the very highest quality productions that you have come to expect.
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Halloween snacks need to be more than tasty — they should be festive, too. Luckily, there's so much inspiration this time of year, from monsters and spiders to witches and ghosts, that getting creative with small bites is easy.
I've rounded up 15 Halloween snacks for kids that are incredibly easy and won't take hours to make. Ranging from savory to sweet, these snacks are more cute than scary, so kids won't hesitate to gobble them up. Here's something else: Themed treats are a great way to add festive flair to your Halloween bash.
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2021 Boston Book Festival Headliners: Finding Meaning and Connection through Words and Images
How does a writer respond to events as heavy and impacting as those of these past two years? A global pandemic and the disruption of health, business, and societal connections as we knew them, as well as grassroots movements fighting for the end of systemic racism, a political race with the future of our nation at stake, all against the backdrop of an impending climate crisis.
Everyone lived it. But writers and artists also have the added task of making sense of the world around them, creating meaning from chaos, and finding the humanity, connection, and truth at the core of our shared existence.
That's what our 2021 Boston Book Festival headliners are seeking to do in their work: make meaning of recent events, or look at history through the lens of new ideas, insights, or identities, or interrogate big themes through fiction, satire, or genre, or simply find the human connection between all of us.
Here are some of the common themes found in our headliners' work, and how they are fulfilling the Boston Book Festival's mission by using "the power of words to stimulate, agitate, unite, delight, and inspire."
Analyzing the Societal Impact of COVID
The Boston Book Festival kick-off keynote session will feature Nicholas A. Christakis, whose book Apollo's Arrow: The Profound and Enduring Impact of Coronavirus on the Way We Live not only details the COVID-19 pandemic, but seeks to understand its impact on human society. A sociologist and physician whose research focuses on both the social and biological ways people form connections, Christakis asks what it means to live during a pandemic—something few of us have done across history.
Joining Christakis will be Sandro Galea, whose new book The Contagion Next Time looks at how to combat new epidemics, and how it will involve a commitment to—and perhaps a reimagining of—public health that starts with addressing systemic poverty in order to create a more equitable, just, and healthy society.
The Past Informs the Present
The theme of using history to inform our current time continues with headliners who seek to address the racial unrest in our country and examine how its roots in the past continue to branch into the present.
Pulitzer Prize winner Annette Gordon-Reed's book On Juneteenth details the events leading up June 19, 1865, the date that marks the end of legalized slavery in America, a history that informed the long-awaited creation of Juneteenth as a national holiday this past year. The long shadow of the Civil War is also the topic of Clint Smith's How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America (longlisted for the 2021 National Book Award), which examines the sites where monuments and landmarks keep slavery alive, and the stories they tell—or don't tell. Kekla Magoon looks to history to inform the present moment as well in Revolution in Our Time: The Black Panther Party's Promise to the People (longlisted for the 2021 National Book Award for young people's literature), a history of the Black Panther Party and Black community activism, tracing a line to the Black Lives Matter movement today. The Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award–winning biography The Dead Are Arising: The Life of Malcolm X, completed by Tamara Payne after the death of her journalist father Les Payne, seeks to put Malcolm X within the context of history: his upbringing, his family's beliefs, and the systemic racism that still continues. Former Poet Laureate of the U.S. Tracy K. Smith also explores the impact of history in her new collection Such Color: New and Selected Poems, asking questions of America's history of racism and pushing back against the shadows of the past.
Family, Community, and Connection
Our headliners are also looking to the past to inform their present, but on a much more micro scale, investigating family history—whether their own or someone else's—and the community around them to make sense of their personal history, identity, and connection.
George M. Johnson's new memoir We Are Not Broken seeks to tell their own story of Black boyhood, growing up with three brothers and the grandmother that raised them, and to use that story to demonstrate the connections of family and how they inform the adults we become. In All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley's Sack, a Black Family Keepsake (longlisted for the 2021 National Book Award), Tiya Miles also seeks to uncover family connections—literally—as she researches a mother and daughter parted in the slave trade in 1852, and the objects that linked them and their descents. Author Tricia Elam Walker and artist Ekua Holmes looked to the past—their childhood in Roxbury—to create the picture book Dream Street, about the everyday people that live in a community and the importance of the connections between them.
Action Today for a Better Future
Our headliners also look at the events and culture around us and anticipate the future—and ask how we should respond.
In his collection of graphic essays Save It for Later: Promises, Parenthood, and the Urgency of Protest, Nate Powell interrogates the idea of what it means to be a parent in our current age of protest and unrest and in what ways he should prepare his children for future activism. Anita Diamant investigates the state of people who menstruate worldwide in Period. End of Sentence. A New Chapter in the Fight for Menstrual Justice and uses stories, anecdotes, and historical fact to encourage normalization of the conversation and ongoing action against menstrual injustice. In Imagine It!: A Handbook for a Happier Planet, Laurie David provides an actionable guidebook for those wanting to reduce their footprint and adopt more sustainable living habits to help combat the increasing threat of climate change.
Race in the (Fictional) Workplace
Unlike historians or reporters, fiction writers have the freedom to use crafted characters and literary tools like metaphor, satire, and analogy to explore timely truths—and two of our fiction headliners are doing just that.
The novel Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour takes a satirical look at workplace culture in America through a main character who is a mysterious company's only Black salesman, and his witty commentary on the inherent racism of startup culture. Zakiya Dalila Harris's novel The Other Black Girl follows the only Black editorial assistant at a prestigious white publishing house—and her reaction to the second Black employee that arrives—and provides a commentary on the lack of Black representation in publishing through the guise of a thriller.
Leveraging Genre Fiction to Imagine and Subvert
Authors have long used genre to explore questions of race, justice, equality, identity, and other topics that mainstream or literary fiction doesn't give the latitude to explore. Two of our headliners are using genre as their medium through which to explore the world around us.
Alyssa Cole's romance novel How to Find a Princess is rife with the elements of a good rom-com—a secret past, a fake marriage, a high-seas journey—yet those tropes are the vehicle for a queer retelling of the story of Anastasia as well as the inclusion of neurodivergent characters. In the speculative fiction novel The Freedom Race, Lucinda Roy imagines what an America that has reinstituted slavery after a second Civil War would look like and how emancipation can come by competing against others in a race to freedom.
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So how does a writer respond to the world around them, and create art not just from the events and unrest of the current moment, but from the connections between them and others, and from their own understanding of themselves and their identity? Find out at the Boston Book Festival, held virtually on October 16-23. Look for our headliner session list to be released soon.
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The Garrison-Jones Elementary School, located in Dunedin, FL, is a publicly funded school district that educates children in Pinellas County. Public Schools offer K-12 education at elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools located in Pinellas County. The Public School system follows Florida state public education policies, accepting all children living within the district boundaries for a tuition-free education.
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Twenty-four years ago Big Brothers&Sisters matched me up with a 6-year-old little gap-toothed boy living in a poor Miami neighborhood I knew only as a place to avoid driving through.
Travis, who had been abandoned, had bounced around relatives, eventually settling in with a great aunt. She became his primary caretaker and called on Big Brothers to give Travis some additional influences.
Our backgrounds couldn't have been more different, but we found common interests. Watching Hurricane football, going to bad Chuck Norris movies, and cruising in my '66 Mustang Convertible to name a few.
I liked having a little kid I could boss around; he liked knowing someone who could drive; we both liked having a brother.
But Travis' life wasn't easy and his prospects were uncertain. Through the years, I watched as his friends from childhood went to jail, or died, or faded into the vortex of the inner city. His aunt – whose home was surrounded by abandoned dwellings that usually hosted crack dealers – did all she could to keep those influences away from him. She also made sure Travis had faith in his life.
But I always held my breath, wondering whether he would escape the fate of so many others. As a federal prosecutor, I had seen my share of people whose lives jumped the tracks.
Travis had a work ethic but lacked a seriousness of purpose, especially about school. I tried to push and prod and even bribe, but it didn't seem to take.
But we stuck together through the years. When I met Joan, he proudly stood by me at my wedding. He was only 13.
Over the next decade Travis watched me grow a family and saw the joy it brought me. He saw my vintage Mustang get replaced with a Honda minivan, and Hannah Montana elbow out Chuck Norris. He saw me embrace the responsibility of being a spouse and a parent.
But Travis couldn't seem to find his own way, and I was beginning to lose hope.
But four years ago, a light went on. Travis met a girl and returned to school, enrolling at Miami-Dade for a two-year degree. When he married Wilsa in a beautiful ceremony, I was his best man.
When they prepared for the birth of their child, Travis became even more serious. He announced he would become a dentist, a profession that interested him since childhood when he was teased about the space between his front teeth.
At first I was worried his goal was unrealistic, but then figured at least he was motivated. After two years, he graduated Miami-Dade and enrolled at Nova Southeastern on an academic scholarship where he sought out health science courses.
Travis became a driven student, regularly making the dean's list and never giving up on his dream of being a dentist.
Earlier this year he took his dental school admission test. I held my breath again. He called me as he left the testing center. He scored in the 93rd percentile and his organic chemistry score was over 97 percent. He was so proud. I was without words. Joan wept.
Here is how Travis answered a question on a dental school application that asked if he believed he grew up "disadvantaged?"
"I grew up in one of Miami's poorest neighborhoods. I was abandoned by many who you would think would have nurtured me, and raised by my grandmother's aunt. I remember, as a young boy, hiding inside my house for days after a drive-by shooting. But through it all people – sometimes perfect strangers – inspired me to never give up and to always believe in myself. So yes, I did have a disadvantaged life by most definitions, but that life has made me better prepared and more appreciative of the opportunities and blessings I do have."
Gelber with TravisTravis applied to dental schools across the country. Friends chipped in for his airfare and accommodations to get him to his interviews, and he borrowed luggage, ties and overcoats.
This past week he heard back from most of the schools he applied to. He heard back from Tufts University and the University of Florida, from Nova in Broward County, and Temple in Philadelphia, and Boston University.
They all had one simple message: Accepted!
Merry Christmas Travis and happy holidays to all.


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Home Racing Still Believe I Have a World Cup in Me: Robin Uthappa
Still Believe I Have a World Cup in Me: Robin Uthappa
Bengaluru: Robin Uthappa still believes he has a World Cup left in him. Uthappa was part of India's 2007 T20 World Cup winning team but was dropped from the Indian team in mid-2008 and ever since hasn't featured regularly.
The 34-year old will be playing for Rajasthan Royals in next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
"Right now I want to be competitive. I still have that fire burning in me, I really want to compete and do well," Uthappa told ESPNcricinfo.
"I honestly believe I have a World Cup left in me, so I'm pursuing that, especially the shortest format. The blessings of Lady Luck or God or whatever you call it, plays a massive factor.
"Especially in India, it becomes so much more evident. I don't think it is as evident when you're playing cricket outside of India. But in the subcontinent and India especially, with the amount of talent that we do have in our country, all of those aspects become evident.
"You can never write yourself off. You would be unfair to yourself if you write yourself off. Especially if you believe you have the ability and you know that there is an outside chance. So I still believe in that outside chance," he said.
The IPL has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak and a call on its fate will be taken after Apri 15 when the nationwide lockdown is expected to be lifted.
"I still believe that things can go my way and I probably can be a part of a World Cup-winning team and play an integral role in that as well. Those dreams are still alive and I think I'll keep playing cricket till that is alive," Uthappa added.
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Botanical Name: Helleborus niger
Family: Ranunculaceae
Genus: Helleborus
Species: H. niger
Order: Ranunculales
Synonyms: Christe Herbe. Christmas Rose. Melampode.
Common Names: Christmas rose or Black hellebore,
Parts Used: Rhizome, root.
Habitat: Helleborus niger is a native of the mountainous regions of Central and Southern Europe, Greece and Asia Minor, and is cultivated largely in this country as a garden plant. Supplies of the dried rhizome, from which the drug is prepared, have hitherto come principally from Germany.
Helleborus niger is an evergreen perennial flowering plant with dark leathery pedate leaves carried on stems 9–12 in (23–30 cm) tall. The large flat flowers, borne on short stems from midwinter to early spring, are white or occasionally pink.
There are two subspecies: H. niger niger as well as H. niger macranthus, which has larger flowers (up to 3.75 in/9 cm across). In the wild, H. niger niger is generally found in mountainous areas in Switzerland, southern Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia and northern Italy. Helleborus niger macranthus is found only in northern Italy and possibly adjoining parts of Slovenia….click & see the pictures
Cultivation & Propagation: All kinds of Hellebore will thrive in ordinary garden soil, but for some kinds prepared soil is preferable, consisting of equal parts of good fibry loam and welldecomposed manure, half fibry peat and half coarse sand. Thorough drainage is necessary, as stagnant moisture is very injurious. It prefers a moist, sheltered situation, with partial shade, such as the margins of shrubberies. If the soil is well trenched and manured, Hellebore will not require replanting for at least seven years, if grown for flowering, but a top dressing of well-decayed manure and a little liquid manure might be given during the growing season, when plants are making their foliage. Propagation is by seeds, or division of roots. Seedlings should be pricked off thickly into a shady border, in a light, rich soil. The second year they should be transplanted to permanent quarters, and will bloom in the third year. For division of roots, the plant is strongest in July, and the clumps to be divided must be well established, with rootstocks large enough to cut. The plants will be good flowering plants in two years, but four years are required to bring them to perfection.
Constituents: Helleborus niger contains two crystalline glucosides, Helleborin and helleborcin, both powerful poisons. Helleborin has a burning, acrid taste and is narcotic, helleborcin has a sweetish taste and is a highly active cardiac poison, similar in its effects to digitalis and a drastic purgative. Other constituents are resin, fat and starch. No tannin is present.
Medicinal Uses:
In the early days of medicine, two kinds of hellebore were recognized: black hellebore, which included various species of Helleborus, and white hellebore (now known as Veratrum album or "false hellebore", which belongs to a different plant family, the Melanthiaceae). "Black hellebore" was used by the ancients to treat paralysis, gout and particularly insanity, among other diseases. "Black hellebore" is also toxic, causing tinnitus, vertigo, stupor, thirst, a feeling of suffocation, swelling of the tongue and throat, emesis and catharsis, bradycardia (slowing of the pulse), and finally collapse and death from cardiac arrest. Research in the 1970s, however, showed that the roots of H. niger do not contain the cardiotoxic compounds helleborin, hellebrin, and helleborein that are responsible for the lethal reputation of "black hellebore". It seems that earlier studies may have used a commercial preparation containing a mixture of material from other species such as Helleborus viridis, green hellebore
The drug possesses drastic purgative, emmenagogue and anthelmintic properties, but is violently narcotic. It was formerly much used in dropsy and amenorrhoea, and has proved of value in nervous disorders and hysteria. It is used in the form of a tincture, and must be administered with great care.
The active constituents have an action similar to that of those found in foxglove. Toxic when taken in all but the smallest doses, the acrid black hellebore is purgative and cardiotonic, expels worms, and promotes menstrual flow. In the 20th century, the cardiac glycosides in the leaves came into use as a heart stimulant for the elderly. The herb has also been taken to stimulate delayed menstruation. Now considered too strong to be safely used.
Applied locally, the fresh root is violently irritant.
Known Hazards: Helleborus niger contains protoanemonin, or ranunculin, which has an acrid taste and can cause burning of the eyes, mouth and throat, oral ulceration, gastroenteritis and hematemesis.
Disclaimer : The information presented herein is intended for educational purposes only. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplement, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.
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Southernwood
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Botanical Name : Artemisia abrotanum
Genus: Artemisia
Species: A. abrotanum
Order: Asterales
Common Names :Southernwood is known by many other names including Old Man, Boy's Love, Oldman Wormwood, Lover's Plant, Appleringie, Garderobe, Our Lord's Wood, Maid's Ruin, Garden Sagebrush, European Sage, Lad's Love, Southern Wormwood, Sitherwood and Lemon Plant
Habitat : Southernwood is found in Europe, the genus Artemisia was named for the goddess Artemis.
Southernwood is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.2 m (4ft) by 1 m (3ft 3in).
It is a flowering plant.It forms a small bushy shrub, which is widely cultivated by gardeners. The grey-green leaves are small, narrow and feathery. The small flowers are yellow. It can easily be propagated by cuttings, or by division of the roots.
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It is hardy to zone 4 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf 11-Mar It is in flower from Sep to October. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Wind.
Cultivation :
Succeeds in most soils, preferring a well-drained one that is not too rich. Easily grown in a well-drained circumneutral or slightly alkaline loamy soil, preferring a sunny position. Plants are longer lived, more hardy and more aromatic when they are grown in a poor dry soil. Tolerates a pH in the range 6.3 to 7.6. Established plants are drought tolerant. Plants succeed in maritime gardens. Southernwood is often grown in the herb garden, the leaves are very aromatic. It is best to cut the plant back fairly hard every spring in order to keep it compact and encourage plenty of new growth. The plant rarely produces flowers in British gardens. A good companion plant for cabbages. It is also a good plant to grow in the orchard, where it can help to reduce insect pests. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer.
Seed – surface sow from late winter to early summer in a greenhouse. The seed usually germinates in 1 – 2 months at 15°c. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots. Once the seedlings are more than 15cm tall, plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or summer. Cuttings of young wood 8cm long, May in a frame. Cuttings of half-ripe wood with a heel, July/August in a frame
Edible Uses:
The young shoots have a bitter, lemony flavour and are used in small quantities as a flavouring in cakes, salads and vinegars. A tea is made from the young bitter shoots
Anthelmintic; Antiseptic; Cholagogue; Deobstruent; Emmenagogue; Stomachic; Tonic.
Southernwood has a long history of domestic herbal use, though it is now used infrequently in herbal medicine. It is a strongly aromatic bitter herb that improves digestion and liver function by increasing secretions in the stomach and intestines, it stimulates the uterus and encourages menstrual flow, lowers fevers, relaxes spasms and destroys intestinal worms. The herb, and especially the young flowering shoots, is anthelmintic, antiseptic, cholagogue, deobstruent, emmenagogue, stomachic and tonic. The main use of this herb is as an emmenagogue, though it is also a good stimulant tonic and has some nervine principle[4]. It is sometimes given to young children in order to expel parasitic worms and externally it is applied to small wounds in order to stop them bleeding and help them to heal. The herb is also used externally in aromatic bathes and as a poultice to treat skin conditions. Southernwood should be used internally with caution, see the notes above on toxicity. It should not be prescribed for pregnant women, especially in the first trimester of pregnancy, since it can encourage menstrual flow
Southernwood is antiseptic and kills intestinal worms. It was used to treat liver, spleen and stomach problems and was believed by the 17th century herbalist Culpeper to encourage menstruation. It is seldom used medicinally today, except in Germany, where poultices are placed on wounds, splinters and skin conditions and it is employed occasionally to treat frostbite. Its constituents have been shown to stimulate the gallbladder and bile, which improves digestion and liver functions. An infusion of the leaves is said to work as a natural insect repellent when applied to the skin or if used as a hair rinse is said to combat dandruff.
Southernwood encourages menstruation, is antiseptic and kills intestinal worms. It was used to treat liver, spleen and stomach problems. The leaves are mixed with other herbs in aromatic baths and is said to counter sleepiness.
It can be very useful when grown in a chicken run as it helps to keep the chickens in tip top condition and helps to prevent them from 'Feather-Picking' (which can be lethal as they can very quickly become cannibalistic) as it helps to prevent infestation of mites and other insects that pester chickens.
A yellow dye can be extracted from the branches of the plant, for use with wool. Its dried leaves are used to keep moths away from wardrobes. Burned as an incense, southernwood guards against trouble of all kinds, and the smoke drives away snakes (Culpeper 1653). The volatile oil in the leaves is responsible for the strong, sharp, scent which repels moths and other insects. It was customary to lay sprays of the herb amongst clothes, or hang them in closets, and this is the origin of southernwood's French name, "garderobe" ("clothes-preserver"). Judges carried posies of southernwood and rue to protect themselves from prisoners' contagious diseases, and some church-goers relied on the herb's sharp scent to keep them awake during long sermons.
The pungent, scented leaves and flowers are used in herbal teas. Young shoots were used to flavor pastries and puddings. In Italy, it is used as a culinary herb.
Known Hazards:
Although no reports of toxicity have been seen for this species, skin contact with some members of this genus can cause dermatitis or other allergic reactions in some people
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Home Strike Zone Softball Crusaders pull out big win over Seymour
Holy Cross' Allie Brown (1) congratulates teammate Mikayla Brown (12) as she comes in to score during thier NVL game against Seymour Thursday at Holy Cross High School. The umpire ruled that a player was out at second base before Mikayla Brown crossed home plate negating the run. Jim Shannon Republican American
Crusaders pull out big win over Seymour
BY ED DAIGNEAULT
WATERBURY — Don't tell Holy Cross High shortstop Allie Brown that Thursday's game against Seymour didn't matter all that much.
"This year, the preview for the (Naugatuck Valley League) said that it was anyone's game," the senior said. "And with everybody beating each other, it really was anyone's game, but we wanted to go out there and prove ourselves."
The Crusaders (16-3 overall, 14-2 NVL) all but wrapped up the top seed for the NVL tournament with a 3-2 victory over the Wildcats. The only thing that can keep Holy Cross from the No. 1 spot for next week's tournament is an unforeseen loss to WCA today at Huntingdon Park. The Crusaders won the first meeting, 17-2.
On Thursday, Holy Cross pounded out nine hits and overcame a couple of base-running blunders to assert itself as the team to beat, if there really is one.
"We've seen all the top teams in the NVL," said Brown, who was 3-for-3 with a pair of runs scored. "Now that it's later in the season, we've learned our strengths and weaknesses. It's still anyone's game, but I think we have a really good shot."
Seymour's shot at taking yet another NVL tournament title took a hit recently. The sight of heavy-hitting left fielder and defensive stalwart Sierra Cripps on crutches with a boot on her right foot is not welcomed by the Wildcats.
Cripps has a sprained right ankle and torn tendons, the result of her trying to play through an injury. Cripps said she thinks she's done for the remainder of her senior season.
Without her, the Wildcats (16-4 overall, 15-3 NVL) managed just six hits, all singles, off Holy Cross pitcher Brandi McIntosh.
"(Cripps) is a big loss, not offensively but defensively," Seymour coach Ken Pereiras said. "It's a huge loss for us. But somebody will step up and take her place. We'll be OK."
Taking Cripps' place Thursday was sophomore Jacey Cosciello, who came up with two hits and a seventh-inning, two-out RBI that made the Crusaders a smidgen nervous.
Holy Cross has also been without a key contributor in Hannah Brown. Freshman Brianna Greenlaw has taken her place in the lineup and came up with a pair of hits Thursday.
The Crusaders clearly had the better of the play Thursday, but ultimately the outcome didn't have much bearing on anything. At least that's what Pereiras told his team.
"It matters for the seedings, but that's it," he said. "We'll come back ready to play in the tournament."
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Alvey A. Adee (1842–1924), American diplomat
Bill Adee, American journalist
George Adee (1874–1948), American football player and tennis official
Adee Dodge (1912–1992), Navajo artist, linguist, and Navajo code talker
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Sean Cumming
Professor, Department for Health
Phone+44 (0) 1225 386251
EmailS.Cummingbath.acuk
Accepting Doctoral Students
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Chapter or section
Maturity-Matching in Youth Sport: Bio-Banding
Malina, R. M., Cumming, S. & Coelho-e-Silva, M., 2022, (Acceptance date) Oxford Textbook of Children's Sport and Exercise Medicine . Armstrong, N. & Van Mechelen, W. (eds.). 4th ed.
Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Chapter or section
The Impact of Growth and Maturation upon Children's Participation in Sport and Physical Activity
Cumming, S., 2022, (Acceptance date) Handbook of Coaching Children in Sport. Toms, M. (ed.). Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
Growth and maturation in youth soccer
Cumming, S., Hill, M., Johnson, D., Parr, J., Teunissen, J. W. & Malina, R. M., 2021, (Acceptance date) Science and Soccer: Enhancing Player Performance. Williams, M., Drust, B. & Ford, P. (eds.). Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
Physical Activity and Growth
Sherar, L. & Cumming, S., 13 Feb 2021, (Acceptance date) Human Growth and Development . Cameron, N. (ed.). 3rd ed. Elsevier
The Assessment and Consideration of Growth and Maturation in Youth Athletes
Cumming, S., Patel, T. S. & Malina, R. M., 2020, (Acceptance date) Nuevas tendencias en el desarrollo del talento deportivo. Lopez, V., Hidalgo, P. & Pons, M. (eds.). Documenta Universitaria
Physical activity, fitness and health in children: Current concepts
Sherar, L. B. & Cumming, S. P., Apr 2017, Paediatric Exercise Science and Medicine. Armstrong, N. & van Mechelen, W. (eds.). Oxford University Press, p. 225-236
Talent identification and development in the context of growing up
Malina, R. M., Cumming, S. P., Coelho-e-Silva, M. J. & Figueiredo, A. J., 2017, Routledge Handbook of Talent Identification and Development in Sport. Baker, J., Cobley, S., Schorer, J. & Wattie, N. (eds.). Abingdon, UK: Routledge, p. 150-168 Chapter 11
Health enhancing effects of physical activity among youth
Malina, R., Cumming, S. & Coelho e Silva, M. J., Jan 2016, The Routledge Handbook of Youth Sports. Green, K. & Smith, A. (eds.). London, U. K.: Routledge, (Routledge International Handbooks).
Physical activity and inactivity among children and adolescents: assessment trends and correlates
Malina, R. M., Cumming, S. & Coelho-e-Silva, M., 28 Nov 2016, Biological Measures of Human Experience Across the Lifespan: Making Visible the Invisible. Leidy Sievert, L. & Brown, D. (eds.). Switzerland: Springer, p. 67-101
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Characteristics of youth sports participants and non-participants in Mexico City
Seigel, S., Cumming, S., Peña Reyes, M. E., Cárdenas Barahona, E. E. & Malina, R. M., 2013, Growth and Maturation in Human Biology and Sports. Katzmarzyk, P. & Coelho e Silva, M. (eds.). p. 207-216
New directions in the study of maturation and physical activity
Cumming, S., 2013, Growth and Maturation in Human Biology and Sports. Katzmarzyk, P. & Coelho e Silva, M. (eds.). p. 129-138
Cumming, S. P., Standage, M. & Malina, R. M., 2010, Youth Sports: Growth Maturation and Talent. Coelho e Silva, M. J., Figueiredo, A. J., Elferink-Gemser, M. T. & Malina, R. M. (eds.). University of Coimbra Press, p. 207-219 13 p.
Physical activity, fitness and children's health: Current concepts
Cumming, S. P. & Riddoch, C., 2009, Paediatric Exercise Science and Medicine. Armstrong, N. & van Mechelen, W. (eds.). Oxford University Press, p. 327-338 12 p.
Coaching behaviors, motivational climate, and young athletes' sport experiences
Smoll, F. L., Smith, R. E. & Cumming, S. P., 2007, Sport and Education. Goncalves, C., Coelho e Silva, M., Adelino, L. & Malina, R. M. (eds.). Coimbra, Portugal: Coimbra University Press, p. 165-176 12 p.
Motivating young divers
Cumming, S. P., Standage, M. & Malina, R. M., 2007, USA Diving Coach Development Reference Manual. Malina, RM. & Gabriel, JL. (eds.). Indianapolis, U. S. A.: USA Diving Publications, p. 195-201 7 p.
Enhancing coach-parent relationships in youth sports: Increasing harmony and minimizing hassle
Smoll, F. L. & Cumming, S. P., 2006, Applied sport psychology (5th ed). Williams, J. (ed.). Monterey, CA: Mayfield., p. 192-204 13 p.
Motivation: Intrinsic and extrinsic
Cumming, S. P., 2006, Encyclopedia of international sports studies,. Bartlett, R., Gratton, C. & Rolf, C. (eds.). London: Routledge, p. 831-833 3 p.
Process oriented goals
Cumming, S. P., 2006, Encyclopedia of international sports studies. Gratton, C. & Rolf, C. (eds.). London: Routledge, p. 1069-1070 2 p.
Current status and issues in youth sports
Malina, R. M. & Cumming, S. P., 2004, Youth sports: Perspectives for a new century. Malina, RM. & Clark, MA. (eds.). Monterey, CA: Coaches Choice., p. 7-25 19 p.
Youth soccer: A biocultural perspective
Cumming, S. P., Standage, M. & R M, M., 2004, Children and youth in organized sports. Coelho e Silva, M. & Malina, RM. (eds.). Coimbra, Portugal: University of Coimbra Press, p. 209-221 13 p.
Characteristics of a successful youth football program.
Cumming, S. P., 2003, Play Safe: The NFL Youth Football Health and Safety Series. Communication and Awareness. Goldberg, B. (ed.). New York: National Football League, p. 6-7 2 p.
Dealing with parents
Cumming, S. P. & Ewing, M. E., 2003, Play Safe: The NFL Youth Football Health and Safety Series. Communication and Awareness. Goldberg, B. (ed.). New York: National Football League, p. 68-69 2 p.
Developing a coaching philosophy
Cumming, S. P., 2003, Play Safe: The NFL Youth Football Health and Safety Series. Communication and Awareness. Goldberg, B. (ed.). New York: National Football League, p. 50-51 2 p.
Effective goal setting.
Cumming, S. P. & Feltz, D., 2003, Play Safe: The NFL Youth Football Health and Safety Series. Communication and Awareness. Goldberg, B. (ed.). New York: National Football League, p. 43-44 2 p.
Youth sports: benefits, risks, and related issues
Malina, R. M., Cumming, S. P. & Kontos, A. P., 2002, Human Growth from Conception to Maturity. Gilli, G., Schell, L. M. & Benso, L. (eds.). London, U. K.: Smith-Gordon, p. 297-307 11 p. (Auxology : Advances in the Study of Human Growth and Development; no. 4).
Dietary Supplements and Ergogenic Aids
Cumming, S. P. & Bartee, R. T., 2001, Program for athletic coaches education, 3rd Edition. Seefeldt, V. & Clark, M. A. (eds.). Traverse City, MI: Cooper Publishing Group, p. 81-90 10 p.
Cumming, S. P. & Seefeldt, V., 2001, Program for athletic coaches education, 3rd Edition. Seefeldt, V. & Clark, M. A. (eds.). Traverse City, MI: Cooper Publishing Group, p. 168-170 3 p.
Physiological conditioning of young athletes
Eisenmann, J. C., Cumming, S. P. & Brown, E., 2001, Program for athletic coaches education, (3rd Ed.). Seefeldt, V. & Clark, M. A. (eds.). Traverse City, MI: Cooper Publishing Group, p. 48-56 9 p.
The transmission of HIV and other blood borne pathogens in sports
Cumming, S. P. & Seefeldt, V., 2001, Program for athletic coaches education 3rd Edition. Seefeldt, V. & Clark, M. A. (eds.). Traverse City, MI: Cooper Publishing Group, p. 164-167 4 p.


Christine joined ICHP in September 2017 as an Innovation Advisor. She leads on a range of change management projects as well as supporting health policy projects.
Prior to ICHP, Christine spent eight years as a corporate governance professional, advising Boards of their regulatory duties and governance best practice, including delivering training, working on corporate transactions and revising existing governance processes. She has worked both in-house and as a consultant, and in the private, public and charity sectors.
Christine combines this experience with a strong interest in behavioural science, especially around decision making and how an understanding of this can facilitate innovation and behavioural change. She has an MSc in Psychology from Derby University and an MA (Classics) from Cambridge University.


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from juliabox.cloud import JBPluginCloud
from juliabox.jbox_util import JBoxCfg, retry_on_errors
from googleapiclient.discovery import build
from oauth2client.client import GoogleCredentials
import threading

class JBoxGCD(JBPluginCloud):
    provides = [JBPluginCloud.JBP_DNS, JBPluginCloud.JBP_DNS_GCD]
    threadlocal = threading.local()
    INSTALLID = None
    REGION = None
    DOMAIN = None

    @staticmethod
    def configure():
        cloud_host = JBoxCfg.get('cloud_host')
        JBoxGCD.INSTALLID = cloud_host['install_id']
        JBoxGCD.REGION = cloud_host['region']
        JBoxGCD.DOMAIN = cloud_host['domain']

    @staticmethod
    def domain():
        if JBoxGCD.DOMAIN is None:
            JBoxGCD.configure()
        return JBoxGCD.DOMAIN

    @staticmethod
    def connect():
        c = getattr(JBoxGCD.threadlocal, 'conn', None)
        if c is None:
            JBoxGCD.configure()
            creds = GoogleCredentials.get_application_default()
            JBoxGCD.threadlocal.conn = c = build("dns", "v1", credentials=creds)
        return c

    @staticmethod
    @retry_on_errors(retries=2)
    def add_cname(name, value):
        JBoxGCD.connect().changes().create(
            project=JBoxGCD.INSTALLID, managedZone=JBoxGCD.REGION,
            body={'kind': 'dns#change',
                  'additions': [
                      {'rrdatas': [value],
                       'kind': 'dns#resourceRecordSet',
                       'type': 'A',
                       'name': name,
                       'ttl': 300}    ] }).execute()

    @staticmethod
    @retry_on_errors(retries=2)
    def delete_cname(name):
        resp = JBoxGCD.connect().resourceRecordSets().list(
            project=JBoxGCD.INSTALLID, managedZone=JBoxGCD.REGION,
            name=name, type='A').execute()
        if len(resp['rrsets']) == 0:
            JBoxGCD.log_debug('No prior dns registration found for %s', name)
        else:
            cname = resp['rrsets'][0]['rrdatas'][0]
            ttl = resp['rrsets'][0]['ttl']
            JBoxGCD.connect().changes().create(
                project=JBoxGCD.INSTALLID, managedZone=JBoxGCD.REGION,
                body={'kind': 'dns#change',
                      'deletions': [
                          {'rrdatas': [str(cname)],
                           'kind': 'dns#resourceRecordSet',
                           'type': 'A',
                           'name': name,
                           'ttl': ttl}    ] }).execute()
            JBoxGCD.log_warn('Prior dns registration was found for %s', name)

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Q - Where did "The Fort" come from?
A - That's an easy one. Check out the note from me on the main page, it explains it all. You can also select "Fort History" in the Features drop down and see the path that led to our name becoming what it has. There's a lot of meaning behind it.
Q - What caused you to begin writing and posting online?
A - Peer Pressure! I was forced to do it, completely against my will. Actually, I enjoyed reading online and now and then contacted the authors I appreciated and let them know. One became a very close friend and after reading something I had written, urged me to give it a shot.
Q - Where do you guys come up with some of those crazy ideas on the forum?
Q - Don't you have a life?
A - Um... Next question please.
Q - How long do you think the sites will be online?
Q - Do you do web design as a profession?
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Q - Why do you guys pretend to be characters from your stories in the forum?
Q - Do you guys know each other in real life?
A - A good handful of us have actually met face to face now. More than I have ever seen from any online gathering I've been associated with. It's actually really cool!
Q - Do you like Pirates?
Q - What's the deal with names in your stories? Daniel Page, Michael Page - Is there a reason you used the same last name for the main characters in two seperate stories?
A - There's no hidden meaning if that's what you're hoping to learn. The name Page was simply a name I came up with when planning out the cast for "A Penny on the Train Tracks" while using my own initials. (JMP - MJP) I liked the last name so, Danny ended up with it as well. If I ever start another story, I'll have to decide on a new one or, make it my "Page" tradition.
Q - Can Fuzzy get an RND(0) function, so we don't see 11 identical posts except for the new member name?
A - That depends on the capabilities of the forum software itself and to my knowledge, no one has ever looked into it. Fuzzy is utilizing a feature that was built into the forum software itself. We also would have to get him to script something for it... You wanna be the one to tell him he has more work to do? Hehehe!
Q - Can you clue us in on which parts of the forum are exceptions to the majority? eg: What areas allow non-members to post, or which ones are moderated, or which don't allow smilies or font changes?
A - If you log out of your account, you can see which forums are available to the general public. I don't actually have a list. Tech support forums do not allow formatting. This is only to prevent issues for members who may already be having issues displaying the extra formatting. Moderated forums would be "Helping Hands" and any non previewed stories events. Both to be sure misleading or inappropriate posts don't happen where they could do real damage.
Q - What technical/financial issues are needed to set up a chat? I wouldn't be looking for anything but a basic way to go live with two or three members.
A - It's true, we did have a Java Chat added on to the forum for a decent amount of time. They open too many security holes and allowed us to be severely hacked twice. I can't guarantee it but, I'd say it was a safe assumption that we won't try that again anytime soon. I'd recommend Skype since it's free, very available and takes no programming skills to set up.
Q - Is there a way to archive unfinished stories (ones that haven't been added to in years or have been abandoned by its author?
A - In a way we do already. I've never seen an inactive Author pulled from a site. Heck, Gary's Garden is a complete site archiving the works of an author we haven't seen in years now. Even with that said, I'd suggest to anyone who truly enjoys a particular story to make local copies for themselves. As much as we wish many things would, nothing lasts forever.
Q - How many web sites do you guys actually host. Everytime I think I've found the last one, I find another.
A - Right now (April 2008) I believe we currently hold the licensing for 19 domains, 3 of which are not Fort Family sites and owned by the businesses they are attached, and simply obtained through us. I think that puts us roughly at 14 stories sites and of course the forum.
Q - How did you think you could compete with all the other archive sites and forums out there?
A - We don't want to compete with anyone, never did. The forum was originally set up so a hand full of us could be more interactive with feedback. The idea is still the same just a whole lot bigger now because word spread about what we were doing. Many of us are active members within the communities that we are supposedly in competition with. Heh, you don't have to look hard to find links from us to many other similar communities.
Q - What's your favorite color?
A - Red, although it's hard on the eyes when you base a site on that as a primary color. Tons of people assume blue just because of this site.
Q - In Chapter 7 of "Sentenced to Life" Joey says: "ISA BEEN DA AWSIN AHN UNKAH DOO EET!!!" What does that even mean?
A - I've had a ton of conversations based on that one quote. The easiest answer would be that it is intentional gibberish to make Timmy's following line "Yeah, what he sed!" funnier since no one could understand him. If the reader could understand it then it wouldn't be as funny. (Not to mention the humor from the outtake "CTRL-Z" where even little Timmy really doesn't get it and says so, blowing the line. "I dun get it! " You can "kinda" make out parts of it but, there is no hidden meaning, which is the most humorous theory that has gotten back to me over the years. I got my own Urban Legend!!! WooHoo!!!