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The sense of a beginning : Bakhtinian dialogic criticism on 'the gospel' in Mark.
No full textContemporary literary approaches have caused paradigm shifts in Biblical Studies in the last two decades as it appears in a great deal of Markan studies using narrative, reader-response, deconstructive, feminist, and new historicist approaches. However, literary studies on the Gospel of Mark have not taken into account theoretical questions underlying those approaches. As a result biblical critics are driven by new trends without ever having a chance to examine the critical baggage of the approaches. Consequently, there is a gap of communication between the old and the new one. Therefore this thesis is an attempt to meet the need of enhancing the quality of critical endeavour in biblical studies. In the light of most recent competing critical theories of literature, the first contribution of this thesis is the methodological finding that Bakhtinian dialogic criticism contains the most profound philosophical and practical foundations for solving some crucial theoretical problems in contemporary literary theories. It is a critique to a Saussurian linguistic system of language which becomes the very foundation of modern and postmodern literary criticism. Bakhtinian literary theory shifts the foundation of literary criticism on linguistic signs into the creative activity of the socio-cultural production of human communication. The shift into socio-cultural reality of language communication makes the notion of 'genre' very important to unlock the problem of text and context in literary studies. Since the Gospel of Mark has fascinated most literary critics in Biblical Studies, the problem of 'genre' of this gospel is chosen as the focus of this study. Secondly, as no agreement is reached as to what 'genre' the Gospel of Mark belongs, this thesis makes its contribution to the discussion by locating the problem of 'genre' of Mark in the context of genre theories and argues that the Bakhtinian suggestion to find genre in the socio-cultural sphere by analysing artistic intercourse between narrative agents in Mark has freed the competing analysis from the unresolved problem between the kerygmatic (content oriented) approach and the analogical (form oriented) approach. To achieve finding 'genre' in the socio-cultural sphere, this thesis focuses on Bakhtinian analysis of the process of artistic intercourse between narrative agents. The narrative communicative interrelationships between narrative agents is constructed in this thesis as a 'stereophonic' Bakhtinian model of dialogic communication. This model is an original contribution of this thesis for revising the traditional two dimensional model of narrative communication. Based on this dialogical model of communication, a special role is given to the Bakhtinian 'author-creator' in the realization process of genre through the interaction of polyphonic voices. Through the interaction of voices of the author-artist and the hero we are led to discover a relatively stable type of portraying and controlling reality in Mark, known as the genre of Roman 'satire'. The closest literary affinity is Satyrica by Petronius. This narrative strategy of 'satire' in Mark has its root in the prophetic discourse of the Old Testament which is saturating the speech of the narrator, John the Immerser, the centurion, the people, and even Jesus. Finally, the whole search for Markan 'genre' culminates in the analysis of the realization of genre through the analysis of Bakhtinian chronotope. The reality of the genre of Mark is its social reality that is in its role as dpxrj/ 'beginning'. As the Gospel of Mark proclaims itself as 'a beginning', it defines its claim of socio-cultural 'authority' in early Christianity. It is this 'sense of beginning' which enables the narrating and the narrated world of Mark to interact dialogically
Seed source and region effects on growth rate and survival of blue spruce (Picea pungens) Christmas trees in New Jersey
No full textSeedlings from five different seed sources of blue spruce Christmas trees were planted at five sites throughout New Jersey. Two sites in northern New Jersey and one in central New Jersey had significantly higher survival rates than the two in southern New Jersey. Additionally, the two sites in northern New Jersey had significantly faster growth rates than those in southern and central New Jersey. There were no significant differences in survival rates between seed sources. In terms of growth rates, however, seedlings from seeds obtained in Santa Fe National Forest, New Mexico grew significantly faster than seedlings from the other seed sources tested. This forther growth rate is predicted to shorten the time needed to reach marketability size by one to five years
Knee extensor strength measured using a Biodex dynamometer and an adapted hand held dynamometer
No full textBackground: Muscle strength is widely used as an outcome measure in rehabilitation and kneeextensor strength is an important determinant of physical function. Hand held dynamometry (HHD) isportable and easy to use; however, reliability of HHD measurements is significantly influenced by thestrength of the tester. The present study assessed the agreement between an adapted HHD and Biodex dynamometry while measuring knee extensor strength in young adults.Method: Thirty participants aged 22–35 years (mean age 24.4 years; SD ± 2.5) were studied. Peakisometric knee extensor strength of the dominant leg was measured using the Biodex dynamometerand adapted HHD. The agreement between the maximum voluntary contractions (MVC) was analysed using Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient, intraclass correlation (ICC) and Bland–Altman analysis.Results: The mean peak knee extensor MVC was 191.7 Nm (± 53.6) for the Biodex dynamometer and167.5 Nm (± 55) for the adapted HHD. The mean difference in peak knee extensor strength measuredusing the adapted HHD was 24.1 Nm (± 30.3) lower when compared to the Biodex. However, therewas good correlation between the two measures (r=0.796, ICC (3, 1): peak torque=0.796; average ofthree trials=0.808) and Bland–Altman plots confirmed good agreement.Conclusions: The knee strength measurements were not influenced by examiner strength and resultsobtained using the adapted HDD were comparable to that using the Biodex; however, the absoluteknee extensor strength obtained using the adapted HHD was generally lower.<br/
Letter from Mark S. Tsunokai to Mr. Shoji Nagumo, September 14, 1944
No full textCorrespondence from Mark S. Tsunokai to Shoji Nagumo regarding work for the Northern Pacific Railway Company. Covers availability of work for Nagumo, nature of the job, wages, and other details.The Japanese American Archival Collection documents the people, places, and daily life of Japanese Americans, primarily those who lived in the once thriving community of pre-war Florin in the Sacramento region, as well as the conditions in American incarceration camps during World War II. The approximately 7,000 original items include personal and official letters, photographs, diaries, arts and crafts, newsletters, textiles, camps artifacts, yearbooks and other publications
Well-known trade mark protection: confusion in EU and Japan
No full textIn this thesis concerning the protection of well-known trade marks against confusion in the European Community Trade Mark (CTM) and Japanese trademark systems, the author critically considers the difficulties in comprehensively defining ‘well-known trade mark’ in the relevant international trade mark instruments. After critical analysis of various definitions of both ‘trade mark’ and ‘well-known trade mark’, she undertakes a comparison of the definitions of the parallel concepts of ‘trade mark of repute’ and ‘syuchi-syohyo’, and also undertakes an assessment as to the extent to which these trade marks are protected against confusion and kondo in the CTM and Japanese systems, respectively. It is concluded that the protection of well- known trade marks against confusion in the CTM and Japan cannot be said to be completely clear, and the author identifies some areas for legal refor
The Gospel on the Margins: The Ideological Function of the Patristic Tradition on the Evangelist Mark
No full textIn spite of the virtually unanimous patristic opinion that the evangelist Mark was the interpreter of Peter, one of the most prestigious apostolic founding figures in Christian memory, the Gospel of Mark was mostly neglected in the patristic period. Not only is the text of Mark the least well represented of the canonical Gospels in terms of the number of patristic citations, commentaries and manuscripts, the explicit comments about the evangelist Mark reveal some ambivalence about its literary or theological value. In my survey of the reception of Mark from Papias of Hierapolis until Clement of Alexandria, I will argue that the reason why the patristic writers were hesitant to embrace the Gospel of Mark was that they perceived the text to be amenable to the Christological beliefs and social praxis of rival Christian factions. The patristic tradition about Mark may have little historical basis, but it had an important ideological function in appropriating the text in the name of an apostolic authority from the margins or periphery
West Side Story (2004) | Costume Sketch 005
No full textPerformed: 19-22, 26-29 February 2004; Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheime\u27s West Side Story is set in the streets of New York. Two idealistic lovers are caught between warring street gangs, the Jets and the Sharks. The play was directed by Wayne Claeren, vocal direction was by Teresa Stricklin, orchestral conducting was by Mark Fifer, set design was by Carlton Ward, costume design was by Freddy Clements, choreography was by Linze McRae, David Keefer was technical director, and Rick Gwin was stage manager. Shown are costume sketches for Bess and Jessica S. This item is contained within the Clements drama production materials.https://digitalcommons.jsu.edu/clements_costumes/1296/thumbnail.jp
ACT Asbestos Health Study
No full textThe ACT Asbestos Health Study examined the health effects of living in a house with loose-fill asbestos insulation in the ACT. The study provided information on domestic exposure to loose-fill asbestos in the ACT and on the health concerns of current and recent residents of Mr Fluffy houses. It also reported on mesothelioma incidence in the ACT, and if data allowed it, provide estimates of the risk of mesothelioma and other cancers associated with living in an affected residence.
The study was in response to multiple health forums held in 2014 with concerned residents of Mr Fluffy houses. There are 1,022 known residential properties affected by loose fill ‘Mr Fluffy’ amosite asbestos insulation in the ACT. While the mesothelioma rate is low in the ACT, at around 10 cases per year, concerns were raised by residents about the potential health impacts associated with living and in some cases, renovating, loose-fill asbestos homes.ACT Government. ACT Health and the ACT Asbestos Health Study Steering Committee.Protocols / Martyn Kirk, Rosemary Korda, Cathy Banwell, Phil Batterham, Mark Clements & Bruce Armstrong -- Vol. 1. Descriptive Study of Mesothelioma in the Australian Capital Territory / Rosemary J. Korda, Mark S. Clements, Bruce K. Armstrong,Susan M. Trevenar & Martyn D. Kirk-- Vol. 2. Focus Group Discussions / Cathy Banwell, Ginny Sargent, Susan M. Trevenar & Martyn D. Kirk -- Vol. 3. Cross Sectional Survey Report / Martyn D. Kirk, Philip J. Batterham, Mark S. Clements, Bruce K. Armstrong, Susan M. Trevenar, Jennifer A. Welsh & Rosemary J. Korda-- Vol. 4.1. Data Linkage Study on the Risk of Mesothelioma and Other Cancers in Residents of Affected Properties in the ACT / Rosemary J. Korda1, Mark S. Clements, Bruce K. Armstrong, Hsei Di Law, Tenniel Guiver, Philip R. Anderson, Susan M. Trevenar & Martyn D. Kirk -- Vol 4.2 Q &
Exterior view of the cottage of Orvin Clements in Carson City, Nevada, ca.1935
No full textPhotograph of an exterior view of the cottage of Orvin Clements in Carson City, Nevada, ca.1935. A small wooden staircase leads to the porch swing on the shaded porch that supports the darkly-colored door of the old-fashioned cottage. Thin columns support the rounded roof of the porch while shingles blanket the roof of the rest of the lightly-colored, wood-paneled cottage. Three rectangular windows can be seen on what appears to be a rounded protrusion on the front wall. Above the tall windows, another set of double windows overlook the fenced ceiling of the protrusion while large trees guard the front of the cottage on either side.; Picture file card reads "The old fashioned cottage once belonged to Orvin Clements, brother of Mark Twain. 'Mark' spent much of his spare time at this place. This was in the 1860's"
Eyes to see and ears to hear: Discernment of revelation in the gospel of Mark
No full textThe biblical tradition affirms that God reveals himself, but also that such revelation is hidden and diverse, surprising and paradoxical. The aim of this study is to examine how Mark understands revelation to be given and discerned. A redaction-critical approach is taken for this study of one aspect of Mark's theology, although insights from literary criticism are also used. Mark understands Jesus' death to be the most important event and place where God is revealed. In order to understand this correctly, as well as Jesus' teaching and miracles, a certain spiritual discernment is necessary, and the biblical tradition uses hearing and seeing as metaphors for this. How and under what circumstances such discernment becomes possible and what kinds of things or attitudes help or hinder the process are explored. The first two chapters show how revelation is given and discerned in the OT and in Jewish apocalyptic literature. The main part of the study, chapter 3, explores how Mark takes up and develops these themes and how he uses Jesus ‘teaching and miracles in a symbolic way to lead both the disciples and his readers on a journey of revelation, suffering and humility. Discernment of revelation also has social consequences, and for Mark the people of God are now seen as those who have discerned God's revelation in Jesus
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