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Review Of: Friends Of The Unrighteous Mammon: Northern Christians And Market Capitalism, 1815-1860, Joseph A. Conforti

American and New England Studies [Discontinued]

The article reviews the book "Friends of the Unrighteous Mammon: Northern Christians and Market Capitalism, 1815-1860," by Stewart Davenport.

The Use Of A Summary Journal Assignment To Promote Theory And Practice Integration In Experientially Based Courses, Adele Baruch Phd, Ju Hong-Chittaphong, Christine Potaczala

Faculty Publications

The authors discuss the use of a summary journal, an assignment designed to facilitate the integration of theory and course experience in practice-based Counsellor Education courses. The reflections on the assignment are provided by the instructor and two students, from two different practice-based courses. The summary journal does appear to provide an opportunity for students to compare their own experiences with formal theory presented in class and in texts, although the quality of this integration varies. The provision of prior student summaries appears to be helpful to those students who are inexperienced in constructing theoretical meaning out of their own …

Housing Availability For Clients Of Oamhs By Community Service Network (Csn) Regions, Helen Hemminger Mmhs

Disability & Aging

This report is in response to a request made by Maine's Office of Adult Mental Health Services (OAMHS) to the Muskie School to anlayze existing housing data at the level of the regional community service networks (CSNs) and present information regarding the availability of various housing options by CSNs.

The sections of this report are:

1. General Housing Affordability for Renter Households
2. Homelessness in Maine Based on the Annual Point in Time Survey
3. Inventory of Independent Housing for Adults with Mental Illness
4. Inventory of Supported Living Options for Adults with Mental Illness
5. Reported Unmet Housing Needs

Maine Barriers To Integration Study: Environmental Scan, John A. Gale Ms, David Lambert Phd

Population Health & Health Policy

Recognizing that our health care system lacks organization, integration, and coordination, the Maine Health Access Foundation (MeHAF) has adopted the promotion of patient- and family-centered care as a long-term funding priority. With the goals of encouraging patients to take an active role in their care and promoting integration of primary and specialty care with mental and behavioral health, dental care, and other services, MeHAF has funded several health care initiatives to improve the health of individuals and to improve the quality and costeffectiveness of health care.

The Maine Barriers to Integration Study is one of these initiatives. MeHAF funded the …

Carcinogenicity Of Hexavalent Chromium, Amie L. Holmes, S. S. Wise, John P. Wise Sr.

Applied Medical Sciences [Discontinued]

Hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)), a commonly used industrial metal, is a well known human lung carcinogen. Epidemiology and animal studies suggest that the particulate Cr(VI) compounds, specifically the water insoluble compounds, are the more potent carcinogens, however, the carcinogenic mechanism remains unknown. Here we summarize recent Cr(VI)-induced human tumour, in vivo, cell culture and in vitro studies and put the data into context with three major paradigms of carcinogenesis: multistage carcinogenesis, genomic instability, and epigenetic modifications. Based on these studies, we propose a mechanism for chromate carcinogenesis that is primarily driven by the genomic instability paradigm.

"Hard Working, Orderly Little Women": Mayan Vendors And Marketplace Struggles In Early Twentieth - Century Guatemala, David Carey

Faculty Publications

During the first half of the twentieth century, Guatemala was dominated
by two of Latin America’s most repressive regimes: first that of Manuel Estrada
Cabrera (1898–1920) and then that of General Jorge Ubico (1931–44). Though
the marketplace was one venue through which these dictators sought to impose
their modernization programs of progress and order, criminal records abound with Mayan women disobeying market regulations and more generally disrupting the peace. Beyond putting the women’s livelihoods at stake, these conflicts were also struggles over ethnic, gender, and state power. As such, marketplaces were critical both to elite efforts to mold the economy, …

The Underinsured In Rural America: The Root Of The Problem And Possible Solutions, Andrew F. Coburn Phd, Erika C. Ziller Phd

Access / Insurance

Presentation to National Congress on the Un- and Under-Insured Washington DC.

Healthy Ideas For Caregivers Of People With Dementia In Maine: Evaluation Report, Julie T. Fralich Mba, Stuart Bratesman Mpp, Mark Richards Bs, Susan M.C. Payne Phd, Mph

Population Health & Health Policy

The overall goal of the Maine Healthy IDEAS program was to improve and expand the care and support provided to people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. The objectives of the program were:

• To improve the health and wellness of caregivers
• To improve access to services
• To enhance the knowledge of care coordinators about caring for people with dementia

The desired outcomes were improved health and mental health status of caregivers; increased rate of referral to services; high participation and completion rates for the evidence-based programs; and greater consumer choice and control.

Strategies For Improving Enrollment And Maximizing Cost Savings In Maine’S Private Health Insurance Premium Program (Phip), Katie Rosingana, Kimberley Fox

Population Health & Health Policy

No abstract provided.

The Dirigo Health Reform Act: A Case Study Of Small Group Market Reform In Maine, Elizabeth Kilbreth, Kimberley Fox

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Maine Cdc/Dhhs Demographics And Health Indicator Comparison Tables: Estimates For The Year 2006 And Projections For The Year 2015, Helen Hemminger Mmhs

Disability & Aging

The Maine CDC/DHHS Demographics and Health Indicator Comparision Tables were prepared July 2008 for Maine's Community Service Networks by the Muskie School for Public Service and the Office of Adult Mental Health Services. These tables are based on the District Profiles created by the Maine Center for Disease Control and using data from the US Census and the Maine State Planning Office.

Comparing The Impact Of Bullying And Sexual Harassment Victimization On The Mental And Physical Health Of Adolescents, James Gruber Phd, Susan Fineran Phd, Licsw

School of Social Work

A sample of 522 middle and high school students from a school district in a northeastern state in the U.S. was used to address two questions about bullying and sexual harassment: Is one more frequent than the other, and are there gender or sexual orientation differences in this regard? And, does one have greater adverse health effects than the other, and, if so, for whom? Bullying occurred more frequently than sexual harassment for both girls and boys but not among sexual minorities. Girls were bullied or harassed as frequently as boys, but sexual minorities experienced higher levels of both. Compared …

Use Of Mental Health Services By Rural Children, David Lambert Phd, Erika C. Ziller Phd, Jennifer D. Lenardson Mhs

Mental Health / Substance Use Disorders

No abstract provided.

Review Of: Oral History Interview With Robert G. Stanton, Polly Welts Kaufman

Faculty Publications

The article evaluates the web page www.nps.gov/history that contains "Oral History Interview with Robert G. Stanton," conducted by Janet A. McDonnell

The Economic Impacts Of The Horizon Wind Energy Project, Charles Colgan

Economic Impact Analysis

Horizon Wind Energy proposes to build 800MW of electric generation in Aroostook County, Maine. This report examines the economic impacts from the construction and the operational employment associated with the proposed project.

The economic impact analysis was conducted using an econometric model of the Maine economy maintained by the USM Center for Business and Economic Analysis and developed by Regional Economic Models Inc. (REMI) of Amherst, Massachusetts. The REMI model is a widely used economic forecasting and impact estimation model which has been used by CBER for more than 15 years. It has been used by the State Planning Office …

Guidance For Private Property Owners: Steps And Alternatives For Disposal Of Material Dredged From River And Harbors Of Casco Bay, Normandeau Associates, The Environment Company

Publications

The overall goal of the project is to help private owners navigate the dredging/disposal process and make informed decisions that are:

• Cost effective (including all steps of the process);
• In compliance with regulations; and
• Geared to specific needs (material volume, sediment type and level of contamination).

As part of this objective, we have attempted to do the following:

1. Describe the regulatory process for disposal alternatives (upland, ocean, and others) in simple but accurate terms.
2. Develop a complete list of disposal alternatives.
3. Develop a comprehensive alternatives analysis for possible disposal alternatives and screening process.
4. Develop a resource compendium in an appendix, …

Recommendations For Future Restoration And Management Efforts For Mill Brook, Westbrook, Maine, Casco Bay Estuary Partnership, Jeff Varricchione

Publications

The purpose of this document is:

1. To briefly summarize discussion that occurred amongst staff from a variety of organizations that have been involved with assessment or management of Mill Brook (Westbrook, ME) at a meeting on January 23, 2008, as well as follow-up with other professionals in the region (see Acknowledgments section for a list of participants); and
2. Compile and summarize data, studies, and maps that already exist about the condition of Mill Brook and include detailed reports as appendices so that it can all be found in a single, convenient place; and
3. Propose recommended priority restoration and management activities …

Portland Me: Affordable Housing V. Open Space, Patrick Wright, Brett Richardson, Richard Barringer

Planning

Amid an acknowledged “affordable housing crisis”, a first-time developer approaches the City to release part of a tax-acquired property, promising a smart-growth development that would provide sorely needed starter homes for working families. The case highlights the complications of balancing competing interests in Portland ME. It shows where rational planning fails in the presence of strong neighborhood opposition, a disjointed city staff structure, and the absence of political will among City Councilors. It highlights the need for champions within local government when a project evokes competing interests. It demonstrates the extent to which “words matter” to policy outcomes, and who …

Brunswick Me: De-Militarizing The Bnas, Anne Holland, Brett Richardson, Richard Barringer

Planning

Closure of the Brunswick Naval Air Station in 2011 will have profound economic impacts on the entire mid-coast Maine region of Maine, with an estimated loss of 6,500 jobs and $330 million annual income. Throughout the Base Realignment and Closure process, Brunswick, the region, and the State of Maine followed federal rules and developed the federally-funded Brunswick Local Redevelopment Authority (BLRA) to plan for reuse of the 3300 acre base. In its planning process, the BLRA adhered to a number of well thought-out Guiding Principles, including the use of extensive public participation and the consideration of “smart growth” principles and …

Energy Efficiency, Business Competitiveness, And Untapped Economic Potential In Maine, Charles S. Colgan, Samuel Merrilll, Jonathan Rubin

Regional Studies

The economic stresses on Maine’s businesses are growing. A slowing economy and rising input costs, particularly for energy, are increasing pressures in a state where concerns about the costs of doing business remain high. But there is much that businesses can do on their own to relieve some of these pressures. Even a quick examination of Maine’s energy situation shows that there are both real challenges and opportunities. Perhaps the single most effective action to enhance Maine’s business climate and economic competitiveness is to aggressively increase the energy efficiency of Maine’s economy.

Sustainable Portland: Implementation Series 1, New England Environmental Finance Center

Climate Change

When the Sustainable Portland Task Force Report was released in November 2007, under the leadership of Mayor Jim Cohen, Portland Councilor Kevin Donoghue had the idea that students at the Muskie School of Public Service might be able to help implement recommendations from the report. It may have helped that Kevin was himself a graduate of the Community Planning and Development Master’s program at the Muskie School, but it was a good idea nevertheless. He approached Professor Sam Merrill in the CPD program, who spoke with the new Mayor Ed Suslovic about a possible partnership between the City and the …

Children Served By Mainecare, 2007: Survey Findings, Deborah Thayer Mba, Nathaniel J. Anderson Ms, Mph

Population Health & Health Policy

This report presents findings from a telephone survey of children currently enrolled in or recently disenrolled from MaineCare, the State‘s Medicaid and State Children‘s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). The sample was randomly selected, and stratified to include children enrolled in MaineCare through the Medicaid eligibility category, and through two SCHIP eligibility categories, Medicaid Expansion and the Separate Child Health Program (CHP). 1 These three eligibility categories include children ages 18 or under living in households with income up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Income eligibility limits are lowest for the Medicaid eligibility category, followed by the Medicaid Expansion …

Maine’S Technology Sectors And Clusters: Status And Strategy, Charles Colgan, Marianne Clark, Charles Lawton, James Damicis

Industry Studies

The concept of “clusters” has been a key idea in economic development in Maine and other states for more than a decade. In 2002, the Maine Science & Technology Foundation (MSTF) released a study of the cluster characteristics of the seven technology sectors that were designated as the focus of attention for Maine’s research and development support programs.

This study is a step towards implementing the Brookings Institution’s recommendations for an aggressive effort to build and expand clusters. It updates and expands the 2002 MSTF cluster report and also builds upon the work of Porter and others to identify distinctive …

Maine Department Of Corrections Annual Juvenile Recidivism Report, Susan Pate

Justice Policy

Executive Summary:

This Juvenile Recidivism Report is the latest in a series of juvenile recidivism reports that began with the 1998 Baseline Report. The purpose of this report is to gain a better understanding of first time juvenile offenders, the crimes they are adjudicated for, how soon they recidivate, and to continue to measure juvenile recidivism over time. This report was developed by the University of Southern Maine’s Muskie School of Public Service for the Maine Department of Corrections (MDOC) Division of Juvenile Services (DJS).

DJS has a long standing tradition of tracking juvenile recidivism. Beginning with the 1998 Baseline …

Rural-Urban Differences In Work Patterns Among Adults With Depressive Symptoms, Lisa Morris Phd, Stephenie L. Loux Ms, Erika C. Ziller Phd, David Hartley Phd, Mha

Mental Health / Substance Use Disorders

This study addresses the issue of poor mental health among young to middle-career rural residents and how their employment may be affected. Using the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth (NLSY), a nationally representative survey of adults, the authors investigate how depressive symptoms affect employment patterns, and the extent to which such effects differ by rural and urban residence. Analysis of the data identified the rural sample as more likely to be married, have less education, are less likely to be black or Hispanic, and less likely to have health insurance than the urban sample. For both rural and urban subjects, …

Hostility & Ambulatory Blood Pressure, Elizabeth J. Vella, Thomas W. Karmarck, Saul Shiffman

Faculty Publications

This study sought to determine the role of hostility in moderating the effects of positive social interactions on ambulatory blood pressure (ABP). Design: Participants (341 adults) completed the Cook-Medley Hostility Scale and underwent ABP monitoring, assessed every 45 min during waking hours across 6 days. An electronic diary measuring mood and social interactions was completed at each ABP assessment. Main Outcome Measures: The dependent variables from the ABP monitor included systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and heart rate.

Conceptual Plan For Nutrient Criteria Development In Maine Coastal Waters, Battelle

Publications

No abstract provided.

Lg Ms 012 Act Up/Maine Archives Finding Aid, Lynne Chabot

Search the Manuscript Collection (Finding Aids)

Description:

ACTUP/ Maine, founded in 1990, was a chapter of the national organization, ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power) that focused on AIDS issues. The goals of the organization were the empowerment of people with AIDS and the establishment of an AIDS Resource Center. The organization emphasized direct action in communities and an open democratic process within the group. The Archives holds organizational papers, books, photos, promotional materials, correspondence and publications, plus a significant number of publications/papers from ACT-UP chapters in the US and abroad. The bulk of the material spans the years 1990-1994, and there is a good …

Lg Ms 009 Act Up/Portland Archives Finding Aid, Eileen Rowland, Lynne Chabot

Search the Manuscript Collection (Finding Aids)

Description:

ACT UP/ Portland, established in the 1990s, was a chapter of the national organization, ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power) that focused on AIDS issues. ACT UP/ Portland sponsored several local youth organizations, had a cooperative partnership with Public Health agencies, leafleted extensively, and held media campaigns. The organization emphasized direct action in communities and an open democratic process within the group. The Archives consists of administrative files, programs/activities, and resource materials from the group and its affiliates. Dates range from 1984 to 1996, with the bulk of materials either undated or 1991-1996.

Date Range:

1984-1996

Size of …

Distribution Of Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities Across The Rural-Urban Continuum [Policy Brief], Jennifer D. Lenardson Mhs, John A. Gale Ms

Mental Health / Substance Use Disorders

Key Findings: Access to substance abuse treatment is limited in rural areas by fewer treatment beds. Less populated rural areas contain a small proportion of facilities offering a range of core services and varying levels of outpatient and intensive services. Opiod treatment programs are nearly absent in rural areas.