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The Social Architecture Of Local Food Tourism: Challenges And Opportunities For Community Economic Development, Michael L. Dougherty, Laura E. Brown, Gary Paul Green Aug 2013

The Social Architecture Of Local Food Tourism: Challenges And Opportunities For Community Economic Development, Michael L. Dougherty, Laura E. Brown, Gary Paul Green

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

Local food tourism—culinary tourism with an explicit emphasis on local food systems—is emerging as a “green” model for community economic development. However, do local food tourism networks constitute a net gain to community economies in all contexts? This article explores that question through surveys and interviews with farmers, restaurateurs, and food tourists in three Wisconsin counties. Framing our discussion using the community capitals framework, we argue that economic benefits do accrue to communities from participation in these networks, but the net gains are ambiguous. Specifically, involvement in local food tourism networks increases stocks of social and human capital, deepens marketing …

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Stakeholder Perceptions Of Socioenvironmental Impacts From Unconventional Natural Gas Development And Hydraulic Fracturing In The Haynesville Shale, Anthony E. Ladd Aug 2013

Stakeholder Perceptions Of Socioenvironmental Impacts From Unconventional Natural Gas Development And Hydraulic Fracturing In The Haynesville Shale, Anthony E. Ladd

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

Environmental controversy over unconventional natural gas development utilizing horizontal drilling and hydraulic “fracking” has been on the rise in recent years. While most of the media attention has been focused on the conflicts in states like Pennsylvania, New York, Texas, and Colorado, the discovery of huge natural gas reserves in the Haynesville Shale formation in 2008 set off a drilling rush that has resulted in differential benefits and risks for various residents. Drawing on current research and extensive interview data collected from a relevant cross-section of community stakeholders, this study offers a descriptive and comparative analysis of the types of …

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Perception Of The Natural Gas Industry And Engagement In Individual Civic Actions, Gene L. Theodori Aug 2013

Perception Of The Natural Gas Industry And Engagement In Individual Civic Actions, Gene L. Theodori

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

Data collected in a general population survey from a random sample of individuals in Tarrant County, Texas, were used to empirically examine issues associated with public perception of the natural gas industry. Further, the associations of public perception of the energy industry with individual actions that (a) may or may not have been taken and/or (b) may or may not be taken in response to the exploration and production of natural gas were investigated. Echoing findings from research in two neighboring Barnett Shale counties (Theodori 2009), members of the public in Tarrant County appear to dislike certain potentially problematic social …

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Women Of The River: Grassroots Organizing And Natural Disaster, Larry G. Morton, Samuel R. Terrazas, Matthew G. Herriman Aug 2013

Women Of The River: Grassroots Organizing And Natural Disaster, Larry G. Morton, Samuel R. Terrazas, Matthew G. Herriman

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

This study, a sub-study of a larger project, the Missouri Mobile Home Estates Project, examines the grassroots efforts of three women in an impoverished Midwestern river community to improve the lives of the children living there. The women’s efforts included infrastructure improvements, a summer meal program for the children, a food bank, and a thrift shop. This community was devastated by floods in 1973, 1986, and 1993; at these times, crisis intervention services were provided to the residents. Yet, it appears little assistance was offered to the community between these floods, despite the community’s well-publicized crime and poverty. Using a …

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Um Senior Lands Paid Internship With Utah Company, Staff Report Jul 2013

Um Senior Lands Paid Internship With Utah Company, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

Summer program provides tremendous insights and opportunities for criminal justice major

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Curator Sings Praises Of The Blues, University Libraries Jul 2013

Curator Sings Praises Of The Blues, University Libraries

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.

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Libraries' Wish List, University Libraries Jul 2013

Libraries' Wish List, University Libraries

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.

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Southern Register. 2013.3 (Summer 2013), University Of Mississippi. Center For The Study Of Southern Culture Jul 2013

Southern Register. 2013.3 (Summer 2013), University Of Mississippi. Center For The Study Of Southern Culture

Southern Register

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University Of Mississippi 160th Commencement, 2013, University Of Mississippi, Daniel W. Jones, Morris H. Stocks, Myrlie Evers-Williams May 2013

University Of Mississippi 160th Commencement, 2013, University Of Mississippi, Daniel W. Jones, Morris H. Stocks, Myrlie Evers-Williams

Commencement Programs

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Differing Perspectives On Biofuels: Analysis Of National, Regional, And State Newspaper Coverage, Janice C. Dyer, Brajesh Singh, Conner Bailey Apr 2013

Differing Perspectives On Biofuels: Analysis Of National, Regional, And State Newspaper Coverage, Janice C. Dyer, Brajesh Singh, Conner Bailey

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

We examined national, regional, and Alabama newspaper coverage of biofuels development to observe variation in coverage and to understand the role of media on controversial issues of national importance. The years covered, 2007-2009, coincided with peak media interest in biofuels. Our focus on Alabama and the South is justified by the potential for biofuels development present in that state and region. We hypothesized that sources quoted would vary by topics, that article tone would vary depending on biofuel type and associated feedstock, and that tone would vary depending on whether the focus was on local economic impacts or broader issues …

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Geographical Indicators In Brazilian Food Markets: Quality Conventions, Institutionalization, And Path Dependence, Paulo Andre Niederle, Jhulia Gelain Apr 2013

Geographical Indicators In Brazilian Food Markets: Quality Conventions, Institutionalization, And Path Dependence, Paulo Andre Niederle, Jhulia Gelain

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

This paper discusses the institutionalization of the Geographical Indications (GI) system in Brazil. Emphasis is placed on the evaluative disputes underway in hybrid forums where different actors seek to build compromises concerning production rules and standards. Linking economic sociology and a conventionalist approach to market institutions, analysis highlights the different understandings of GIs as they emerge from the discourses and practices of actors involved in food qualification processes. The results are derived from research conducted in the most important GI areas in Brazil over the last six years. That research demonstrates that GI projects have been developed without a stabilized …

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Small Farmers, Big Challenges: A Needs Assessment Of Florida Small-Scale Farmers' Production Challenges And Training Needs, Joy N. Goodwin, Jessica L. Gouldthorpe Apr 2013

Small Farmers, Big Challenges: A Needs Assessment Of Florida Small-Scale Farmers' Production Challenges And Training Needs, Joy N. Goodwin, Jessica L. Gouldthorpe

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

Small-scale farmers are faced with many challenges on a daily basis. In addition, they have several needs that, if fulfilled, could help reduce some of their challenges. The small-scale farmer remains an ideal target audience for Extension staff due to the increasing number of these farms combined with the limited impact that they can have with the current set of resources. However, without an adequate understanding of the challenges and needs they face, Extension staff cannot provide ideal service to the small farm audience. The purpose of this research was to discover the challenges and needs of small-scale farmers in …

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The Twilight Of Forks?: The Effect Of Social Infrastructure On Film Tourism And Community Development In Forks, Wa, Jessica Crowe Apr 2013

The Twilight Of Forks?: The Effect Of Social Infrastructure On Film Tourism And Community Development In Forks, Wa, Jessica Crowe

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

In the midst of economic decline caused by a drop in forest-related jobs, Forks, WA was ready to redefine itself by the early 2000s. With the help of Stephenie Meyer’s successful Twilight series, which was set in Forks, community leaders embraced the opportunity for economic development by enhancing film tourism to the town. The purpose of the present study has been to evaluate how a community’s social infrastructure affects film tourism success and how film tourism affects community development. It accomplishes this by examining secondary data, survey data, and semi-structured interview data of residents and leaders of Forks, WA, setting …

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Are Rural People More Anti-Immigrant Than Urban People? A Comparison Of Attitudes Toward Immigration In The United States, Carlos Garcia, Theresa Davidson Apr 2013

Are Rural People More Anti-Immigrant Than Urban People? A Comparison Of Attitudes Toward Immigration In The United States, Carlos Garcia, Theresa Davidson

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

Immigration to the United States has increased markedly in the past two decades, including significant growth in rural areas. Using General Social Survey data we compare rural and urban attitudes toward immigration in the United States. Our analyses reveal that, first, overall opposition is more pronounced in rural areas. Second, notions of a distinct American identity matter for urban, but not rural, residents. Third, beliefs about immigration are salient predictors in both regions. Fourth, political ideology is a determinant exclusively among rural residents, whereas political affiliation is a determinant solely among urban residents. Fifth, race and education level are significant …

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Diverse Duo Of Men To Discuss Intertwining Legacies April 30, Edwin Smith Apr 2013

Diverse Duo Of Men To Discuss Intertwining Legacies April 30, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

Final event brings Holocaust survivor, Tuskegee airman together to share and compare histories

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Myrlie Evers-Williams To Deliver Um Commencement Address, Mitchell Diggs Apr 2013

Myrlie Evers-Williams To Deliver Um Commencement Address, Mitchell Diggs

University of Mississippi News

Civil rights pioneer to address 2013 graduates and families May 11 in the Grove

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April 24, 2013, The Daily Mississippian Apr 2013

April 24, 2013, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

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Social Service: Um Honors Student Tackles Mississippi Food Inequalities, Lindsey Abernathy Apr 2013

Social Service: Um Honors Student Tackles Mississippi Food Inequalities, Lindsey Abernathy

University of Mississippi News

Saulters earns national, regional recognition for volunteer excellence

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Historic Preservationist Visits Um For Lecture, Rebecca Lauck Cleary Apr 2013

Historic Preservationist Visits Um For Lecture, Rebecca Lauck Cleary

University of Mississippi News

Joseph McGill to speak April 10 about historic slave dwellings

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April 5, 2013, The Daily Mississippian Apr 2013

April 5, 2013, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

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Vol. 1, No. 3 (2013): Full Issue, Journal Editors Apr 2013

Vol. 1, No. 3 (2013): Full Issue, Journal Editors

Journal of Contemporary Research in Education

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Avoiding Ignorance And Mindlessness In Educational Research: Moving From “Good Enough” Studies To More Mindful Approaches, Hersh C. Waxman Apr 2013

Avoiding Ignorance And Mindlessness In Educational Research: Moving From “Good Enough” Studies To More Mindful Approaches, Hersh C. Waxman

Journal of Contemporary Research in Education

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Structural Integrity: A Paradigm Of Systemic Engineering And Organization, Conn Thomas, Dennish Bunch, Joe Blackbourn, Jennifer Fillingim Apr 2013

Structural Integrity: A Paradigm Of Systemic Engineering And Organization, Conn Thomas, Dennish Bunch, Joe Blackbourn, Jennifer Fillingim

Journal of Contemporary Research in Education

This article addresses the nature of educational organizations for an engineering perspective. Principles of structural engineering are employed as a means of examining and addressing problems within educational organizations. Both current and future issues are addressed in relation to the redesign of educational organizations in relation to function, flexibility, and efficacy. Suggestions and recommendations are provided.

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Southern Register. 2013.2 (Spring 2013), University Of Mississippi. Center For The Study Of Southern Culture Apr 2013

Southern Register. 2013.2 (Spring 2013), University Of Mississippi. Center For The Study Of Southern Culture

Southern Register

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Accounting History Conferences Selected Accounting History Presentations Apr 2013

Accounting History Conferences Selected Accounting History Presentations

Accounting Historians Notebook

Fifth Accounting History Meeting of the Accounting History Commission - Portuguese Registered Accountants (Ordem dos Técnicos Oficiais de Contas- OTOC); Rita Cordeiro, Lúcia Lima Rodrigues, Armando Marques, Leonor F. Ferreira, and Hernâni Carqueja (group picture);18th Conference on Accounting and Management History;

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Accounting Historians Notebook, 2013, Vol. 36, No. 1 (April) [Whole Issue] Apr 2013

Accounting Historians Notebook, 2013, Vol. 36, No. 1 (April) [Whole Issue]

Accounting Historians Notebook

April issue

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Calls For Papers And Other Announcements Apr 2013

Calls For Papers And Other Announcements

Accounting Historians Notebook

Accounting Historians Notebook; INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE SOKOLOV READING “ACCOUNTING: VIEW FROM THE PAST INTO THE FUTURE” in commemoration of Professor Yaroslav V. Sokolov 75th anniversary; CPE WORKSHOP: ACCOUNTING HISTORY BOOT CAMP;Accounting History; Bordeaux University and Kedge Business School International Symposium October 4, 2013 Bordeaux, France; Academy of Accounting Historians 2013 40th Anniversary Conference October 17-19, 2013 • Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA; Accounting History Review: Histories of Accounting and the Hospital; Accounting History Review: Accounting and the First World War; Accounting History Review: Accounting and Charities in Historical Perspective;14th World Congress of Accounting Historians, Pescara, Italy;

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March 27, 2013, The Daily Mississippian Mar 2013

March 27, 2013, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

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Museum Exhibit Captures Faulkner's Mythical Landscape On Film, Alyssa Yuen Mar 2013

Museum Exhibit Captures Faulkner's Mythical Landscape On Film, Alyssa Yuen

University of Mississippi News

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February 14, 2013, The Daily Mississippian Feb 2013

February 14, 2013, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

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