Time to get serious : Aboriginal reconciliation. by Deirdre Macken

Reconciliation probably means a major shift in the way black and white Australians relate to one another. Representative Australians, black and white, contribute their thoughts on the subject

There oughta be a law! by Deirdre Macken

We've become a society obsessed with control, but the politicians alone can't be blamed for the bulging statute books - after all, we make 'em do it

Giving It Away: The Business of Philanthropy

Adelaide Festival of Ideas session, Elder Hall, 11:15am, Friday 8 July 2005. Chaired by Deirdre Macken.http://adelaidefestivalofideas.com.a

Affluenza - The Fat and Lean

Adelaide Festival of Ideas session, Elder Hall, 4:30pm, Friday 8 July 2005. Chaired by Mark Cully.http://adelaidefestivalofideas.com.a

Making Sense - Representations / Misrepresentations

Adelaide Festival of Ideas session, Elder Hall, 4:30pm, Saturday 9 July, 2005. Chaired by Julia Lester.http://adelaidefestivalofideas.com.a

It was an experience that totally blew up in my face : Steve Railsback and Turkey shoot

The schlock horror film Turkey Shoot is widely regarded as one of the most disreputable Australian exploitation titles in a genre already well noted for controversy. This short article frames the controversies that surround the film from production to critical reception, which sets the scene for an interview by Mark Harley with the film\u27s star Steve Railsback, who reflects on the movie\u27s production, his role, the controversy and the film\u27s reception. <br /

The development of activity profiles in adolescent females and their association with adiposity

Objectives: This study aims to (1) use the objective activPAL activity monitor to assess physical activity behaviors, including sitting/lying, standing, and both light (LIPA) and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA); (2) to develop distinct activity profiles based on time spent in each behavior in a sample of adolescent females; and (3) examine whether levels of adiposity differ across these activity profiles. Methods: Female adolescents (n = 195; 14-18 y) had body mass index (median = 21.7 [IQR = 5.2] kg/m(2)) and 4-site skinfold thickness (median 62.0 mm; IQR = 37.1) measured. Physical activity behaviors were measured using the activPAL. Hierarchical cluster analysis grouped participants into activity profiles based on similar physical activity characteristics. Linear mixed models explored differences in body composition across activity profiles. Results: Three activity profiles were identified, a low (n = 35), moderate (n = 110), and a high activity profile (n = 50). Significant differences across activity profiles were observed for skinfold thickness (p = .046), with higher values observed in the low activity profile compared with the high activity profile. Conclusions: Profiling free-living activity using behaviors from across the activity intensity continuum may account for more of the variability in energy expenditure then examining specific activity intensities, such as MVPA alone. The use of activity profiles may enable the identification of individuals with unhealthy activity behaviors, leading to the development and implementation of more targeted interventions