1,105 research outputs found
Jeff Hewitt, 29th Annual ODU Literary Festival
No full textJeff Hewitt, a poet, musician, actor, visual artist and spoken word performer, was born in Naples, Italy in 1972. He studied acting at the prestigious Otterbein College near Columbus, Ohio. He helped found Norfolk\u27s Slam Poetry scene in the early 90\u27s, representing the city most recently at the 2005 South Eastern Poetry Slam. He is the author of nine collections of poetry and a member of several poetry collectives throughout the nation
Cost-Benefit Analysis at the Supreme Court: Cooling Water v. Fish
No full textThis is the story of a recent U.S. Supreme Court case on the use of cost-benefit analysis at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a regulation issued under the Clean Water Act (CWA). The case is Entergy Corp. v. Riverkeeper, Inc., et al. The case was not about the quality of the cost-benefit analysis, nor the fact that EPA conducted one, but whether EPA had CWA authority to base regulatory decisions on cost-benefit. I close with thoughts about an alternative Chevron legal test that acknowledges the state of ecosystem valuation.regulatory analysis, ecological benefits, Chevron test, Environmental Economics and Policy, Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession,
Directional Footing, Degeneracy, and Alignment
No full textThis paper argues from an Optimality Theory perspective that no one-to-one correspondence exists between directional footing effects and individual constraints. Recent work in OT claims that directional footing effects are best captured by the constraints All-Feet-Left (Ft-Left) and All-Feet-Right (Ft-Right) in (1) (e.g. McCarthy & Prince 1993b, 1994; Kirchner 1993; Cohn & McCarthy 1994; Crowhurst & Hewitt, in press; Hewitt 1994a; Kager 1994).
(1) a. All-Feet-Left: Align(Foot, L, PrWd, L)
b. All-Feet-Right: Align(Foot, R, PrWd, R)
This paper argues that the relationship between the alignment constraints in (1) and directional footing is more complicated than has been envisioned. In fact, the OT account presented here reveals directional effects to be epiphenomenal: either of the constraints in (1) may yield rightward or leftward footing, depending on its interaction with constraints requiring syllable-to-foot parsing and binary foot structure (see below). We also show that directionality and stray syllable parsing at edges are dependent: right-to-left and left-to-right effects under Ft-Left dominance co-occur with either the presence or the absence of a degenerate foot, but not with both. This relationship is inverted when Ft-Right dominates Ft-Left. One outcome of this study is that interactions among a small number of constraints leads to a modified typological view of metrical patterns familiar from earlier work.The definitive version of this paper was published in NELS 25: Proceedings of the North East Linguistics Society (1995) and is available at http://glsa.hypermart.net/Crowhurst, M., & Hewitt, M. S. (1995). Directional footing, degeneracy, and alignment. In J. N. Beckman (Ed.), NELS 25: Proceedings of the North East Linguistics Society (pp. 47-61). Amherst, MA: GLSA (Graduate Linguistic Student Association), Dept. of Linguistics, University of Massachusetts
Music for classical guitar by South African composers : a historical survey, notes on selected works and a general catalogue
No full textIncludes abstract.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 296-309).This is the first comprehensive investigation of music for, or including, the classical guitar by South African composers. The focus of this research has been, firstly, to uncover as much of the repertoire as possible, and, secondly, to collate, study, catalogue and report on the information. A brief historical survey of the guitar in South Africa provides the context within which this study was conducted. The primary sources of quantitative data collection were through the archival catalogues of the South African Music Rights Organisation and through personal contact with guitarists, composers and guitar teachers. Other sources consulted were publishers, broadcasting corporations, recording companies, libraries and the internet. The body of the dissertation comprises biographical sketches, background notes, analyses and technical notes on 17 selected solo and chamber works dating from 1947 to 2007 by some of South Africa's most prominent composers and guitaristcomposers. The repertoire ranges in style from the traditional and ethnically inspired to the experimental and abstract. As this is an empirical survey, each selected entry includes details on instrumentation, duration, level of difficulty, number of pages, scordatura, commissions or requests, sources or publishers, premières and recordings. A biography of each composer is provided as well as background notes which offer an overview of the selected work. The notes discuss historical, cultural, musical and extra-musical influences, and frequently include references to interview material. The commentaries on the selected works, with musical examples, include an analytical component describing structure, form, stylistic and compositional elements, while the technical observations include performance suggestions and a grading for each work
The Direct Support Workforce and COVID-19: Low Wages and Racial Disparities
No full textThere is a critical shortage of direct support professionals (DSPs) who support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to live in the community. This shortage has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. DSPs support people in a variety of areas (e.g., employment, daily living, relationships, and health) and their work involves a high level of skill. However, the high-skilled and varied nature of this work is not reflected in DSPs’ wages, which remain low. A high level of responsibility for providing supports to people with significant support needs paired with low wages has likely contributed to the high turnover (42.8%) and vacancy rates (11.2%) of this workforce (NCI, 2020). Using a national sample of the direct support workforce, we examined racial differences in wages, annual household income, and extra hours worked during the pandemic. Significant differences were found for all outcomes. These issues are important as they affect staff well-being and retention which are important regarding services and supports provided to individuals with intellectual disabilities receive. Policy recommendations to address these disparities are provided.Pettingell, Sandra; Bershadsky, Julie; Kramme, Julie; Hewitt, Amy; Smith, Jerry. (2022). The Direct Support Workforce and COVID-19: Low Wages and Racial Disparities. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/226783
Mitchell, Julie. Interview about occupational life, unions, local politics, and music and entertainment.
No full textJulie Mitchell interviewed by Patrick Baker about occupational life, unions, local politics, and music and entertainment.00:00-01:23-September 26, 2019, Patrick Baker, interview, Julia Mitchell;01:23- teenager, accordion music not cool, traditional Newfoundland music; 02:26-pregnancy, Sobey’s, vocational school, Atlantic Fish/Fishery Products, school secretary, rich career, staff, kids; 05:40-CUPE(Canadian Union of Public Employees) secretary-treasurer, social activism, poor, underdogs, collective agreement, non-union workers, social supports; 18:36-personal qualities, strong speaker, think on feet, know what she is talking about; Southern District Labour Council, president, GST lobby, local strikes, seasonal workers; 12:31- cod moratorium, life changing for people and communities, long term support, TAGS(The Atlantic Groundfish Strategy),retraining, heartbreak, Trepassey, Marystown shipyard, trawlers, bleak years; 19:04- municipal politics, town councilor, two terms, 8 years, love town , give something back, Fishery Products International, Ocean Choice International, fish plant, tax base, FPI Protection Act, dependency, one industry, expand, diversify; 23:30- legacy, town council, water treatment plant, sports complex, YMCA; 25:01- NDP( New Democratic Party) candidate, 2007, 2011, philosophy, 2011 election, demise of fish plant, intense campaign; 28:24- special ballot, Clyde Jackman PC candidate, 40 vote lead, incumbent, recount, pro bono court challenge, special ballot, 8 years, unconstitutional, important changes; disappointment, happy about changes; 34:05-Election result, NDP, official opposition, disintegration, Joey Smallwood, NDP communist party, Tommy Douglas, beliefs, Medicare, pay equity;39;10- local influences, mentors, Matt Murphy, fisheries union people, Ches Cribb, federation of labour, union and social issues, business, Martin Saunders, health and safety; 43:05- Martin Saunders, story, Foster Hewitt, John Lewis, Baytona, Gayside, queer; 46:58- Burin Peninsula folk Festival, involved from #2 to #38, cultural importance, showcase talent, more performers, music teachers, traditional music, changing demographics, local and visiting audiences; 53:38- non-alcoholic festival, Tom Roff, liquor in paper towel holder, Ed Corcoran, haircut;55:54- memorable performers, Ennis Sisters, Ray Walsh, the Byrne Family, Harry Martin, Jim Payne, Fergus O’Byrne; folk festival organizers, Irene Hurley, Austin Antle, Cecilia Bungay, Ruth Mathews; 57:28- personal satisfaction, behind scenes, stage show, memories of father, show in cafeteria, Earl Pardy; Julie, step dance, no music; 1:00:16- precious memories, father, present through technology, young people, appreciation, history, older; 1:01:44- retirement, December 2014, bad day at work, mother, cancer, enjoy retirement, busy as I want to be; 1:04:38-refletion, making a difference, did best for people, story, young woman from Ontario, good to people, hand u
First person – Jennifer Hewitt
No full textFirst Person is a series of interviews with the first authors of a selection of papers published in Disease Models & Mechanisms, helping early-career researchers promote themselves alongside their papers. Jennifer Hewitt is first author on ‘Muscle strength deficiency and mitochondrial dysfunction in a muscular dystrophy model of Caenorhabditis elegans and its functional response to drugs’, published in DMM. Jennifer is a PhD student in the lab of Siva Vanapalli at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, USA, investigating using C. elegans as a model for studying the mechanisms of and interventions for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Egypt Visual Sourcebook : For Artists, Architects, and Designers / Jim Hewitt
No full text385 pages :An essential reference to Egypt's architectural heritage. This unique visual reference guide will be an invaluable resource to professional designers-from architects to illustrators, production designers, art directors, decorators, film concept artists, sculptors, and painters. It utilizes color photographs to illustrate a wide range of locations and styles of architecture throughout Egypt, particularly highlighting universal architectural elements that may be incorporated into a variety of designs and styles including arches, doorways, windows, balconies, wall finishes, and more. Photographic plates of modern and ancient Egypt, showing markets, buildings, temples, tombs, and daily life are cross-referenced with enlarged details and grouped for functional comparisons to cater to the various approaches a designer may take from conception to completion. With some 1,000 color illustrations, thorough referencing, and detailed observation, this book will serve a very specific need while also appealing to a wider audience as a visual celebration of many aspects of Egypt, familiar and unfamiliar
Connecting Research with Communities through Performative Social Science
No full textA pioneer in Performative Social Science, Kip Jones makes a case for the potential of arts-based social science to reach audiences and engage communities. Jones contextualises both the use of the arts in Social Science, as well as the utility of Social Science in the Arts and Humanities. The discussion turns next to examples from his own work and what happens when Art talks to Social Science and Social Science responds to Art. The benefits of such interaction and interdisciplinarity are outlined in relation to a recently completed project using multi-methods, which resulted in the production of a professional short film. In conclusion, Performative Social Science is redefined in terms of synthesis that can break down old boundaries, open up channels of communication and empower communities through engagement
Methodological and practical challenges of undertaking a randomised controlled trial in a police custody and community setting
No full textWe are undertaking a Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) as part of a collaboration with Hampshire Constabulary and the University of Southampton. The trial investigates the effectiveness of an out-of-court community-based intervention aimed at improving health and well-being for young adult offenders in the Southampton Policing District (SPD) and reducing reoffending. Although the three elements of the Gateway intervention have been tested individually, they have never been assessed collectively in an RCT. In setting up the study novel approaches to recruitment and randomisation have been developed collaboratively to meet the needs of the study while staying within legal requirements.Methods: when designing this trial, we had to understand:Population:•Criteria for eligibility of offenders (aged 18-24) residing within SPD;•What constitutes a low level criminal offence; •The custody process and associated timelines.Intervention and comparator:•Legalities surrounding delivery of the Gateway intervention and its associated conditional; caution alongside the usual court summons;•Police IT systems for collection of routine data, intervention delivery data and study outcome data. Outcomes:•Availability of personal data within the police setting and the limitations for accessing this under recent GDPR legislation;•Agreeing meaningful and achievable outcomes;•Permissions to obtain study consent, access routine police data and collect new dataDiscussion:There are currently few examples of RCTs recruiting in Police custody and applying our clinical knowledge to this non-clinical setting resulted in a number of compromises. We will share the methodological and practical challenges we faced with recommendations for ‘lessons learnt’.<br/
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