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    No. 617 Stuart Ruckman

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    Transcript (12, 40 pages) of two interviews by Matt Driscoll with Stuart Ruckman on April 9, 2010, and July 7, 2011Ruckman (b. 1966) was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. Stuart shares how his family, particularly his father, played a significant role in introducing him to the outdoors. Some of his initial explorations included a hike to the top of Mount Olympus when he was five years old, backpacking trips in the Wasatch and Uinta Mountains, and a successful summit attempt on the Grand Teton when he was twelve. Stuart discovered technical rock climbing due to the influence of his older brother Bret, five years Stuart\u27s senior. Bret learned under Dennis Turville, a well-respected Salt Lake climbing instructor. Stuart shares his observations on the Salt Lake climbing community of the late 1970s and 1980s, noting the intimacy of the community, while also pointing out the significant influence of a handful of climbers, including Merrill Bitter, Les Ellison, and Brian Smoot. He briefly describes the proliferation of new-route development in the Wasatch during his first decade in climbing. In collaboration with his brother Bret, Stuart published comprehensive guidebooks on climbing in the Wasatch Mountains. Stuart\u27s contributions as a first-ascensionist and co-author of Rock Climbing the Wasatch Range attest to his lasting impact on Utah climbing. Interview is part of the Outdoor Recreation History Project. Interviewer: Matt Driscol

    Redemption in the work of Francis Stuart

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    The idea of redemption is central to an understanding of the work of Francis Stuart. Through an examination of its development and expression, it is possible to demonstrate the integrity of his work and its distinctive qualities. Such a demonstration is necessary because Stuart's writing has been subjected to comparatively little scholarly inquiry, although reviews of his work, especially that produced since 1949, suggest that it is impressive and important. First, a general background to Stuart's work, a discussion of the special problems associated with reading it, and a summary of his corpus is provided. This indicates that the idea of redemption is important to his earliest writing. The state of redemption is shown to be a necessary apotheosis for Stuart's outcast heroes; it involves spiritual suffering through which may be found a sense of reintegration and a higher reality. This is expressed through interrelated themes such as those of gambler, artist and ordinary man; mystic and criminal; sacred and profane love; and spirituality and the mundane. The nature of the redemptive experience is further elaborated by distinctive, complex motifs, especially the hare, the ark and the woman-Christ. Their recurrence provides an important element in the unity of Stuart's work. Because Stuart's idea of the outcast raises important biographical questions, an examination of the relationship between Stuart's life and his work is made. Finally, the way in which the idea of redemption exists in the language structures of Stuart's novels is examined, with especial reference to his most recent work, The High Consistory. The thesis shows that the development of the these of redemption demonstrates the integrity of Stuart's work

    John Stuart Mill’s projected science of society: 1827-1848

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    The purpose of the thesis is to examine John Stuart Mill’s political thought from about 1827 to 1848 as an exercise in intellectual history. It focuses, first, on Mill’s view, formulated by the late 1830s, that contemporary society was ‘civilized’, and second, on his project of a science of society, which he aspired to develop in the late 1830s and early 1840s. By the late 1830s, Mill came to the view that his contemporary society was a ‘commercial society or civilization’, dominated by the middle, commercial class. The first part of my thesis, constituted by Chapters 2-4, discusses the way in which Mill formed his notion of civilization, and what he meant by the term ‘civilization’. Mill paid attention to the implications of the rise of the middle class, and regarded such phenomena of contemporary society as the corruption of the commercial spirit and excessive social conformity as an inevitable consequence of the rise of the middle class. The second part of the thesis, constituted by Chapters 5-9, examines Mill’s projected science of society. In the late 1830s and early 1840s, Mill attempted to develop a new science of society whose subject-matter was the nature and prospects of commercial, civilized society. This aspiration culminated in A System of Logic, published in 1843. In examining Mill’s projected science, I pay particular attention to the fact that he conceived new sciences of history and of the formation of character, both of which were indispensable in his project, although he failed to give a complete account of these sciences. My thesis shows that the implications of his interest both in history and in the formation of character are more significant than Mill scholars have assumed

    Mrs. Sterling Hamlet with Jesse Stuart (on right), ca. 1958,

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    Mrs. Sterling Hamlet with Jesse Stuart (on right), ca. 1958, b&w. Note on back reads: L. Mrs. Sterling Hamlet (nee Theodosia Kirkland), past president, Women\u27 s Club of Huntington. R. Jesse Stuart (Author\u27s luncheon).https://mds.marshall.edu/doris_miller_papers/1106/thumbnail.jp

    Reading Stuart Elden’s The Birth of Territory

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    The Birth of Territory is an outstanding scholarly achievement, a book ‘of remarkable depth and breadth’, as noted by Alec Murphy in his comment, a book that already promises to become a ‘classic’ in geography, together with very few others published in the past decades. But Elden's book is also a difficult one to position within mainstream human geography. Its genealogical engagement with multiple sources/texts in various historical and linguistic contexts is far reaching, and it has very few precedents in the discipline—since it is deliberately inspired by the Cambridge school of contextual history, and the German tradition of Begriffsgeschichte, conceptual history. The Birth of Territory is also methodologically challenging, as its account of territory is carved out of a clear selection of ‘presences and absences’ operated by the author that, like all work of this kind, is open to criticism in relation to the strategies of inclusion/exclusion (of texts, concepts, people) adopted. What follows is a brief account of an Author meets Critics panel on The Birth of Territory held at the AAG Conference held in Tampa in April 2014

    Sustainability work : an urgent need for a new profession

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    Recognising that educational efforts to create a more ecologically aware society, and that the mission of social work to facilitate positive social change have so far largely failed to achieve this, we are arguing here for the need to create a profession of “sustainability worker,” professionals who are able to help individuals and groups to develop personal sustainable living and healing pathways. We explore two key shortcomings in the current dominant thinking about ecological change: that technological progress will suffice to create a sustainable world and that generic environmental and sustainability education are able to create a deep ecological consciousness. The experiences of many ecotherapists and ecologically aware counsellors suggest that transformation towards ecological consciousness needs to be developed as part of a whole-person healing journey in which each individual is enabled to enhance their physical and mental health, while developing their ability to live with a reduced ecological footprint. We describe the professional skills required to enable this integrated process, and the educational initiatives needed to make this possible. In considering the most practical pathway for the development of this new profession, we compare sustainability work with social work by highlighting some of their significant differences. Applying a social ecology approach, we review the current critiques of social work theories and practices and argue that the needed social change cannot be achieved by just addressing the needs and disempowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed and living in poverty. Most ecological destruction and ethical decline are caused by people engaging in “retail therapy”: the practice of seeking to manage past traumas and present stresses through the compensatory, unreflective and addictive consumption of non-essential goods and services. The roots of this adaptive behaviour must be recognised and worked with to enable the needed transformation. We conclude that both social work and sustainability work should be regarded as complementary approaches needed to finally effect deep ecological change. We propose that sustainability work programmes initially be offered by ecologically progressive universities as a major in social work studies. The architecture for a related training programme has recently been developed by the first author for an Indian University and can be viewed by interested readers online

    Advance Australia fair [music] /

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    New ed. For chorus (SATB); Issued as a postcard.; "Commonwealth anthem and patriotic song".; "Performed by the massed bands at the Naming of the Federal Capital Celebrations, Canberra".; "The author of this song ... is indebted to the late Professor Stuart Blackie, of Edinburgh for improvement in last verse".; 3rd verse begins: 'Beneath our radiant Southern Cross ...'; Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.mus-an6397900; MUS: N, A, N/A, B, C, JAF.Advance Australia fair. Chorus scor

    Mental health consultation in state government: a program evaluation

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    The Clinical Consultant position was established by the New Jersey Division of Child Behavioral Health (DCBHS) to provide clinical guidance to caseworkers from the Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) tasked with the job of managing the complex needs of the children and families under their supervision. Due to the urgency of the need for this service the Clinical Consultant position was created and implemented with a loose job definition while an extensive needs assessment and program evaluation was conducted that would form the basis for an informed, comprehensive and detailed training manual. This needs assessment and program evaluation was carried out by the author eighteen months after the position was formally implemented, with the goals of a) identifying the most critical issues that the clinical consultants face, b) clarifying and refining the organizational conceptualization of the position, c) providing a resource for the clinical consultants to assist them in carrying out their duties effectively and efficiently and d) standardizing practice. The methods used in carrying out this program evaluation were modeled on those described by Hepburn, Kaufmann, Perry, Allen, Brennan and Green in Early childhood mental health consultation: An evaluation tool kit, and involved an extensive review of the consultation and organizational diagnosis literature, semi-structured interviews with involved personnel, and observation. A qualitative database was created from the semi-structured interviews identifying important themes and analyzing them within the larger context of the theoretical foundations of mental health consultation. Specific duties and tasks associated with these dimensions were isolated and examined in light of these theoretical foundations and within the framework of practical and logistic considerations. Presentations of findings were made to major stakeholder groups. The significant themes that arose from the evaluation included differing organizational understandings of the Clinical Consultant position, varying conceptions of the important dimensions of the position and associated tasks, and significant inter-system dynamics influencing communication and utilization of the position at large. These are considered with relevant observations from the author’s own experience serving as a consultant to the larger system in which the Clinical Consultants operate.Psy. D.Includes bibliographical referencesby Kathryne Stuart Blauvel

    Athabasca School District No. 839 (1955-1956)

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    Photograph - Teacher Alice B. Donahue and her class at Athabasca Public School, Athabasca, Alberta. Back row, left to right: Gerald Shank, Janet McLevin, John Smith, Victor Oakes, Shirley Shank, Scott MacLeod, James Sale, Brenda Marsten, Johnny Rypien. Centre row, left to right: Corinne Saley, Marilyn Nelson, Diane Stelter, Chrissy Preece, Donald Stuart, Eddie Sundby, Robin Wood, Barry Rypien, Alice B. Donahue. Front row, left to right: Judy Sundby, Edward Patry, Sylvia Tymchuk, David Richards, Deb Preece, Joyce Senz, Johnny Sorokowski, Ferris Zelman, unknown, Louella Roger

    Hip arthroplasty for treatment of advanced osteonecrosis: comprehensive review of implant options, outcomes and complications

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    Warit Waewsawangwong, Pirapat Ruchiwit, James I Huddleston, Stuart B Goodman Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA Abstract: Surgical treatment for late stage (post-collapse) osteonecrosis of the femoral head is controversial. In these situations, the outcome of joint preservation procedures is poor. There are several arthroplasty options for late-stage disease. The clinical outcomes of hemiarthroplasty and hemiresurfacing are unpredictable because of progressive acetabular cartilage degeneration. Total hip resurfacing may be associated with further vascular insult to the femoral head and early failure of the implant. Total hip replacement with metal-on-conventional polyethylene bearing surfaces has been the gold standard, but implant survivorship is limited in young active patients due to wear and osteolysis. Newer alternative bearing surfaces may have improved wear characteristics, but their durability must be confirmed in longer-term studies. Keywords: hip arthroplasty, advanced osteonecrosis, implant options, outcomes, complication
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