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Annual Report 1985

The George Eliot Review Online, ISSN: 2831-5375

With an awareness of something positive to do, the Fellowship entered 1985 with a feeling of optimism, and with our thoughts very much occupied with the George Eliot Statue Appeal. By the beginning of the year, and six months in from the launching of the appeal, we were more then halfway to our target, and a lot of work continued to go on to raise the rest of the money and to negotiate all that was necessary in connection with the erection of the statue. These negotiations continued throughout the year in conjunction with Nuneaton Borough Council. The Chief Executive …

The Dirty Thirties A Study In Agricultural Capitalism, Donald Worster

Great Plains Quarterly (through 2013)

"The history of any land begins with nature, and all histories must end with nature," J. Frank Dobie once wrote.' He was eloquently right, but until very recently such a view was not regarded seriously by academic historians, who commonly took nature for granted, beginning and ending their studies with an air of human omnipotence. That attitude, however, is becoming harder to maintain in innocence, as a group of ecologically informed historians challenge it. It is now more acceptable to say, with Dobie, that nature has played a stage-center role in the making of history the making of its setbacks …

Ritual Pageantry In The American West A Wyoming Case Study, Audrey C. Shalinsky

Great Plains Quarterly (through 2013)

Festivals that celebrate the founding of the town or a similar historical event of local or regional significance are common throughout the United States. In this paper I analyze the annual reenactment in Thermopolis, Wyoming, of the Shoshoni tribe's cession to the whites of control over several thermal springs, an event that led to the founding of the town. I show that the reenactment is an idealized interpretation of various historical events recorded and portrayed in poetic form by a group of townspeople with the limited participation of a few Shoshoni families from Wind River Reservation. I argue that the …

Informed Consent: The Law's Uneasy Compromise With Ethical Theory, Alan J. Weisbard

Nebraska Law Review

I. Introduction

II. The Law and Its Development ... A. The Common Law Context ... B. Characteristics of Informed Consent Cases ... C. The Centrality of Disclosure of Risks ... D. The Law's Technical Requirements

III. Possibilities for Reform

Comparative Responses To Surrogate Motherhood, Thomas A. Eaton

Nebraska Law Review

I. Introduction

II. The Current Status of Surrogate Motherhood ... A. The Basic Transaction ... B. The Legality of Surrogate Motherhood Agreements … 1. Adoption Laws ... a. Prohibiting the Payment of Fees ... b. Restrictions on Private Adoptions and Parental Consent ... 2. Laws Regulating Artificial Insemination and Presumptions of Paternity ... 3. Public Policy

III. Comprehensive Legislation: American, Canadian, British, and Australian Proposals ... A. United States ... B. Canada ... C. United Kingdom ... 1. The Warnock Report ... 2. The Surrogacy Arrangements Act ... D . Australia

IV. The Ethics of Surrogate Parenting ... A. Consequentialist …

Medical Malpractice In The Birthplace: Resolving The Physician-Patient Conflict Through Informed Consent, Standard Of Care, And Assumption Of Risk, Tracy Dobson

Nebraska Law Review

I. Introduction—Obstetrics under Attack

II. Background—The Development and Scope of the Problem

III. Analysis ... A. The Physicians' Standard of Care ... 1. The Current Locality and Specialist Rules ... 2. A Proposed Solution—The Widest Possible Community ... 3. A Proposed Solution—Diminish Physician Control over Standard of Care ... B. Informed Consent ... 1. History of the Law ... a. Exceptions to the Rule ... b. Physicians' View of the Rule ... 2. Informed Consent in Obstetrics ... 3. Greater Assumption of Risk ... 4. Right to Refuse Treatment ... a. The General Rule ... b. Refusal of Treatment in …

How To Prevent Students, Linc. Fisch

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

I was relaxed, comfortable, waiting a few moments more until the anesthesia wore completely off. A bit of casual conversation by the dentist might be appropriate, perhaps even expected, after the crown was seated and cemented.

Social Commitment: A Vision For Higher Education, Sheryl Riechmann Hruska

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

The Social Context

Higher Education and a Social Purpose

The How and Why of Education

Importance of Context

Social Consciousness

The Hidden Curriculum

Implications for Action

Faculty Development Facilitators

Administrators

Conclusion

References

Notes

Part Iv: Research

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

Balanced somewhere between thinking and doing is the need for verification by experimentation. We should never move too far away from the spirit of inquiry which drives us to examine the fundamental assumptions of our professions. If our elegant models and programs have no grounding in reality, they will fail us in practice. Therefore, we include a section on research efforts and encourage others to share their findings with our readers.

Organizing An Hmo By Contract: Some Transaction Cost Considerations, Thomas Palay

Nebraska Law Review

I. Introduction

II. General Purpose Governance Structures

III. Transaction Cost Economics

IV. The Nature of the Transaction

V. The Required Governance Structure

VI. IPA [Independent Practioners Association] Versus Group Practice Governance Structures

VII. Conclusion

Review Of Prairie Politics And Society: Regionalism In Decline By Roger Gibbins And The Making Of The Modern West: Western Canada Since 1945 Edited By A. W. Rasporich, William P. Brown, John Dinse

Great Plains Quarterly (through 2013)

Both of these books address regionalism in Western Canada. Prairie Politics and Society, written by a political scientist from the University of Calgary, emphasizes the socio-economic development of the prairie provinces, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, providing an integrated examination of prairie politics throughout the twentieth century. The Making of the Modern West, with its mid-century focus, provides a collection of varied descriptive and analytic essays about all aspects of economic, social, and political life in the prairie provinces. Both books are well worth reading. Canadian readers will benefit from the scholarly attention that details the realities of those vital provinces. …

Review Of The Great Father: The United States Government And The American Indians,The Great White Father: The United States Government And The American Indian, And In His American Indian Policy In The Formative Years: The Indian Trade And Intercourse Acts, 1790-1834 (1962) By Francis Paul Prucha, Wilcomb E. Washburn

Great Plains Quarterly (through 2013)

In The Great Father: The United States Government and the American Indians, Prucha provides a capstone to the edifice he began with American Indian Policy in the Formative Years. During his life as a scholar (principally at Marquette University) and as a Jesuit (he was ordained in 1957), he has remained unflappably calm, even when, as in the 1960s, radical students were outraged at his apparent defense of Andrew Jackson. In 1302 pages of this two-volume work (and 426 pages of the abridged edition) there is lacking "sparkle and simplicity." The lack of "sparkle" in Prucha's work derives not …

The Future Of The Great Plains Re-Visited, Gilbert F. White

Great Plains Quarterly (through 2013)

The Future of the Great Plains came in the mid- 1930s at the culmination of a great drought and a festering worldwide economic depression as new, ambitious Washington agencies sought to redress the accumulated wounds to people and soil. Following a series of more narrow reports, this comprehensive study presented the prevailing judgments as to what had gone wrong on the Great Plains. And it outlined a widely shared vision of what the future might hold if its social prescriptions were heeded. 1 Sceptics of the time wryly remarked that the animal on its front cover (a large bull, fig. …

Rural Social Organization In A Semiarid African Country The Case Of Botswana, Louise Formann

Great Plains Quarterly (through 2013)

Environmental determinism has long been discredited in explaining the social organization of pastoral and agro-pastoral peoples. I Today the effect of climate on social organization is recognized as mediated by social, economic, and political factors. 2 Thus, social organization in Botswana reflects the influence of a wide variety of factors, among them Christian missionaries, interethnic warfare, past and continuing aggression of South Africa, introduction of the iron plow, British colonialism, Boer traders, discovery of minerals (most recently diamonds), international donor aid, and so on. Over the past century there have been substantial changes in a number of important trends: life …

Abideth Forever? Global Use Of Semiarid Lands In The Interwar Years, J. M. Powell

Great Plains Quarterly (through 2013)

I have undertaken a highly selective Cook's Tour in this article, attempting to integrate our understanding of semiarid lands around the globe. The focus is concentrated on the period between the two great wars when new nationalisms, old imperial networks, and the burgeoning ambitions of scientists combined to create new systems of land use in the semiarid regions, but a few sorties have been made into earlier and later periods to assist the interpretation of specific projects. My own country, Australia, is used as the starting point for the tour, but the influence of American Donald Worster's Dust Bowl (1979) …

The Effects Of Sorbic Acid In High Moisture Sorghum Grain Diets On Performance Of Weanling Swine, J. D. Crenshaw, E. R. Peo, Jr., A. J. Lewis, N. R. Schneider

Department of Animal Science: Faculty Publications

Three experiments were conducted with 288 weanling pigs to determine the effects of sorbic acid (SA) added to dry (DSG), high moisture (HMSG) or reconstituted (RSG) sorghum grain diets on gains and feed conversion. Dietary treatments for Exp. 1 were: DSG with and without .1% SA; HMSG with .1% SA and RSG with .1% SA. The DSG diets were fed ad libitum. The HMSG and RSG diets were mixed fresh from oxygen-limiting storage every 3 and 7 d and were also fed ad libitum. Pigs fed RSG diets consumed more feed than those fed HMSG diets (P<.08). Performance was similar between pigs fed DSG diets without or with SA. Dietary treatments for Exp. 2 and 3 consisted of sorghum grains reconstituted to two moisture contents (MC), with additions of either 0, .05 or .I% SA. The diets were mixed fresh from oxygen-limiting storage every 7 d and fed ad libitum. In Exp. 2 and 3, pigs fed the higher MC diets were more efficient in feed conversion (P<.03) than those fed the lower MC diets. In Exp. 3, a quadratic response (P<.04) for average daily gain and average daily feed intake was observed for the main effect of SA. Feed efficiency improved (P<.05) in a linear fashion as SA levels were increased in the diets. The results of these experiments indicate that weanling pigs may be fed HMSG or RSG without adverse effects on pig performance. Inconsistencies in pig response to SA were observed. Feed temperature measurements indicated that SA prevented heat production in the RSG diets for at least 10 d after removal from oxygen-limiting storage, while diets without SA became moldy within 5 d.

4-H 210 4-H Tractor Operation And Safety Manual, Robert D. Grisso

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

Extension Service 4-H 210: 4-H Tractor Operation and Safety Manual; Learning how to be safe, the instrument panel, controls for your tractor, daily maintenance and safety check, starting and stopping your tractor, tractor safety on the farm, tractor safety on the highway, hitches power take off and hydraulic controls and, program manuals.

Heg86-209 Farm And Ranch Family Living Expenses--Taking Control, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide describes how families with an irregular income can control living expenses through use of a budget and cash flow plan.

Although farm and ranch family living levels have improved and become more comparable to nonfarm families, there will always be some important differences between these families with respect to managing the family living expenses. Income is irregular for many farm and ranch families and, in the past few years, has been insufficient to maintain the farm/ranch and family at a reasonable level of living. This guide is designed to help the farm or ranch family take control of …

G86-792 Spiders, David L. Keith, Stephen D. Danielson, Timothy P. Miller

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide describes the most common species of spiders found in Nebraska, including the black widow and brown recluse, and how to control them.

General Description and Habits

Spiders can be distinguished easily from insects. All spiders have two major body regions and four pair of legs; insects have three body regions and three pair of legs. Spiders vary widely in color, shape, size, and habits. All produce venom that is poisonous to their normal prey. Few spiders are considered dangerous to humans, however. These animals are predacious by nature and use their venom, which is injected through hollow fangs …

The Probe, Issue 59 - January 1986

The Probe: Newsletter of the National Animal Damage Control Association

THE PROBE
National Animal Damage Control Association
January, 1986
Animal Damage Control
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Simulated Predator Eyes
NADCA Meetings
Endangered Species and FIFRA
Animal Rightists
“Never Cry Wolf”
Cyanide Guns
Feral Horse-Burro Program
ADC – Animal Damage Control
EPA – Pesticides

G86-795 Antibiotic Use In Animals, Duane N. Rice, E. Denis Erickson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide provides general guidelines about some of the problems that can occur when using antibiotics in treating animals.

Antibiotics are frequently used, and misused, by animal owners in an attempt to remedy disease problems. This use is encouraged by drug company sales efforts, economic pressures, and easy access to the products.

Improper use of antibiotics is costly, detrimental, and may result in: 1) delayed diagnosis; 2) ineffectiveness; 3) toxicity (poisoning); 4) allergic reactions; and 5) drug residue contamination of food animal products.

After evaluating possible benefits and risks, determining whether or not to use antibiotics for treatment depends on …

Ec86-220 1985-1986 Dairy Report

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Circular Extension 86-220: This circular is about the milk production, breeding, and management. It also explains the economic planning for the dairying production.

4-H 206 4-H First Aid And Personal Safety, Rollin D. Schnieder

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Extension Service 4-H 206: First Aid and Personal Safety; introduction, reducing shock, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, controlled bleeding, bandaging, first aid kit, and poisoning.

4-H 200 4-H Teen Organization

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Extension Service 4-H 200: 4-H Teen Organization: Purpose, Youth Development, How to get Started, structure of teen organization, blueprint for action, program focus, personal development, and leadership rating sheet.

Ec86-219 1986 Nebraska Swine Report, Rodger K. Johnson, Dwane R. Zimmerman, M. C. Brumm, David P. Shelton, Keith L. Vacha, J. A. Deshazer, Gerald Bodman, James W. Lamkey, Roger W. Mandigo, Chris R. Calkins, Larry W. Hand, Steven J. Goll, E. R. Peo Jr., Roy Carlson, Austin J. Lewis, Fayrene Hamouz, Lee I. Chiba, Joy L. Kovar, Joel H. Brendemuhl, Alex Hogg, William G. Kvasnicka, Clayton L. Kelling, Duane E. Reese, William Ahlschwede, J. D. Kopf

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This 1986 Nebraska Swine Report was prepared by the staff in Animal Science and cooperating departments for use in the Extension and Teaching programs at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Authors from the following areas contributed to this publication: Swine Nutrition, swine diseases, pathology, economics, engineering, swine breeding, meats, agronomy, and diagnostic laboratory. It covers the following areas: breeding, disease control, feeding, nutrition, economics, housing and meats.

G86-820 How To Maximize Income By Managing Days Dry, Jeffrey F. Keown

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This guide discusses the benefits of maintaining the optimum calving interval and offers suggestions for accomplishing this reproductive management technique.

Most dairy producers are aware that an optimum calving interval is 365 days. This is a normal lactation length of 305 days with a dry period of 60 days. This interval is often looked at as a goal to strive toward rather than a goal that must be reached to maximize income from the sale of milk.

Species-Specific Restriction Site Polymorphism In Root-Knot Nematode Mitochondrial Dna, Thomas O. Powers, E. G. Platzer, Bradley C. Hyman

Department of Plant Pathology: Faculty Publications

Research was initiated to physically characterize the mitochondrial genomes of several Meloidogyne spp. and host-races, to address questions regarding their systematics and dispersal, and to assess the possibility of developing molecular diagnostics for these nematodes. Techniques were developed for purification and rapid detection of mitochondrial DNA from root-knot nematodes. Mitochondrial DNAs among Meloidogyne spp. were demonstrated to exhibit extensive divergence. The potential for using the rapidly diverging mitochondrial genomes as a diagnostic assay for M. incognita, M. hapla, M. arenaria, and M. javanica is discussed.

Proposals To Harmonize Labor Law Jurisprudence And To Reconcile Political Tensions, David L. Gregory

Nebraska Law Review

I. Introduction

II. The Rulemaking vs. Adjudication Debate: The Merits of Continued NLRB Adjudication as the Preferred Labor Policy Instrument ... A. NLRB Adjudication and the Politics of Labor Law ... B. Pertinent Supreme Court Decisions Regarding NLRB Adjudication

III. Re-examining Proposals for the Creation of a Federal Labor Court of Appeals ... A. An Overview ... B. The Constitutional Dimension to the Judicial Appointment Process ... C. Difficulties with an Alternative Non-Appellate Labor Court ... D. The Structure of the Proposed Federal Labor Court of Appeals ... E. Advantages of the Proposal

IV. Conclusion

Arguments In Favor Of Fiduciary Divestment Of "South African" Securities, Joel C. Dobris

Nebraska Law Review

I. Introduction

II. Initial Considerations ... A. Divestment Defined ... B. Why Divestment? ... C. Basic Trust Law ... 1. Pension Trusts ... 2. Charities ... 3. Universities

III. Arguments That Transcend the Law ... A. Moral Considerations in Trust Law ... B. Moral Considerations in South African Investment

IV. Legal Arguments ... A. The Analogy of Real Property Law ... 1. Changing Public Values ... 2. Why We Recognize Trusts ... 3. Redefining Property Rights for Social Purposes … 4. Property Rights, Especially Pension Rights, As a Function of the Political Process ... B. Pension Trusts As Quasi-Public Entities …

Quinoline Sorption To Subsurface Materials: Role Of Ph And Retention Of The Organic Cation, John M. Zachara, Calvin Alnsworth, Larry Felice, Charles Resch

United States Department of Energy: Publications

The sorption of quinoline (pK_a = 4.94) was investigated on low-organic-carbon subsurface materials that varied in pH. Sorption isotherms were measured from 10^-7 to 10^-4 M quinoline and were found to be nonlinear. The resulting Freundlich constants (K_F), based on total aqueous quinoline concentration, were poorly correlated with subsoil properties, including organic carbon. Higher sorption in the acidic subsoils and favorable coefficents for regression of K_F, normalized to cation-exchange capacity vs. the ionization fraction (Q), point to the importance of ion exchange of the protonated compound. When the subsoil pH …