Andres Bello and the Challenges of Spanish American Liberalism

Andrés Bello (1781-1865) is generally reckoned to be the foremost intellectual amongst opponents of the Spanish empire in the Americas after the Napoleonic Wars. This paper provides a synoptic account of Bello’s development as a scholar, politician and statesman from his early career as a servant of the crown in colonial Caracas, through his 19-year exile in London, to his prominent role in the institutional design and management of the young Chilean republic. The paper traces the historiographical treatment of Bello and the application of his cosmopolitan learning to the tasks of nineteenth-century state-building. It is suggested that his trajectory reflected a successful adaptation of liberal precepts to a conservative local social setting within a world order dominated by British promotion of free trad

BANKRUPTCY—MIMSY WERE THE BOROGOVES: A “RIDE THROUGH” THE LOOKING GLASS WITH THE 2005 BANKRUPTCY ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT

This Note examines how the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA) has affected debtors and creditors, and how the “ride-through” option has been a source of contention in determining their rights and responsibilities. Section I of this Note examines the options available to debtors prior to BAPCPA. Section II gives an overview of how BAPCPA came to be and how it has affected consumer debtors in general. Section III examines how BAPCPA has affected the “ride-through” option for Chapter 7 debtors and how courts have interpreted the Code using plain language and legislative purpose. This Note proposes that it is time for the courts to be less deferential to the text of the statute, and to reach an interpretation of its provisions that is consistent with both the text and the purpose of the Act. Such a commonsense approach is necessary to reach a consistent body of law that debtors, creditors, and courts can rely on

BANKRUPTCY—MIMSY WERE THE BOROGOVES: A “RIDE THROUGH” THE LOOKING GLASS WITH THE 2005 BANKRUPTCY ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT

This Note examines how the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA) has affected debtors and creditors, and how the “ride-through” option has been a source of contention in determining their rights and responsibilities. Section I of this Note examines the options available to debtors prior to BAPCPA. Section II gives an overview of how BAPCPA came to be and how it has affected consumer debtors in general. Section III examines how BAPCPA has affected the “ride-through” option for Chapter 7 debtors and how courts have interpreted the Code using plain language and legislative purpose. This Note proposes that it is time for the courts to be less deferential to the text of the statute, and to reach an interpretation of its provisions that is consistent with both the text and the purpose of the Act. Such a commonsense approach is necessary to reach a consistent body of law that debtors, creditors, and courts can rely on

Captain America Must Die : How a Super Soldier became a Patriot

This paper analyzes the character of Captain America in the midst of the Cold War, and particularly asks how and to what extent the character reflects his contemporary sociopolitical atmosphere. To achieve this end, I first establish the vital role of popular culture, especially comic books, in modern historical research. I then discuss the history of Captain America, the sociopolitical situation of the 1970s, and, finally, introduce the Secret Empire and Nomad storylines of the 1970s, which form the basis of my argument. The most valuable primary source in this paper is not the comic books themselves, but an interview that I recently conducted with the former author of Captain America, Steve Englehart. Ultimately, I argue that Englehart redefined Captain America’s version of patriotism and created a character that was more effectively able to reflect on and respond to social and political events

Excavation at Aguas Buenas, Robinson Crusoe Island, Chile, of a gunpowder magazine and the supposed campsite of Alexander Selkirk, together with an account of early navigational dividers

Excavations were undertaken of a ruined building at Aguas Buenas, identified as an 18th-century Spanish gunpowder magazine. Evidence was also found for the campsite of an early European occupant of the island. A case is made that this was Alexander Selkirk, a castaway here from 1704 to 1709. Selkirk was the model for Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe. A detailed discussion is given of a fragment of copper alloy identifi ed as being from a pair of navigational dividers

How Drama Therapy Interventions May Enhance the Psychological Health of Astronauts: A Literature Review

Astronauts may encounter a number of psychological challenges throughout their space missions. Crew members often suffer from a disrupted circadian rhythm, thus altering their sleep patterns. Prolonged disrupted sleep has been linked to a decline in executive functioning, concentration, and decision making, all of which are crucial to the duties of an astronaut. Additionally, crews are required to stay in cramped living quarters with the same group of people for an extended period of time, leading to an increased possibility of interpersonal conflict. There are no open spaces in which to escape when trying to decompress, there is limited contact with family and friends, and a very different visual atmosphere than that of Earth, all potentially contributing to higher levels of depression and loneliness. These findings suggest that the mental health of astronauts are of significant importance. This literature review aims to outline the current available treatment options for the mental health of astronauts, as well as gaps that certain drama therapy techniques may be able to fill. Merging the conversation between the fields of drama therapy and space science will allow for further research and development on this subject matter and will also introduce the possibility of using drama therapy with a new population

The Criterion Collection

The Criterion Collection is an examination of truth in fiction and poetry. The goal of this project is not to create truth that is absolute, but instead to allow for the experience of its subjectivity. The interplay between fiction and poetry, reader and author illuminates the subtle warping of truth through human experience

What Happens After Chelibeti Bechbikhan: A Study of the Reintegration and Rehabilitation Process for Women who Have Been Trafficked or Sexually Exploited in Nepal

When it comes to the trafficking of women, I have read many articles about the tragic stories of the trafficked. The sad turn around from returning home to returning to the brothels. The obvious next addition to this literature is how do we prevent it. Again, I have read countless articles addressing just this. What I have read much less on and what is often skipped over is the reintegration and rehabilitation process for the women who are “saved” and returned to their community. In my research, I look at the challenges that survivors face upon returning to their community. The social stigma, physical health, the law, and the mental struggle are massive challenges to successful reintegration. There are, however, many community based organizations here in Kathmandu that have arisen out of a need to see change and make a difference in the lives of women who have been affected by sexual exploitation. My research analyzes six organizations and then addresses the main components used in their rehabilitation and reintegration processes. In the end, successful reintegration requires both economic independence as well as sound mental health. My research also led me to two additional conclusions. The importance of the expressive arts in providing an outlet for survivors as well as these survivors potential to make a difference not only in future trafficking issues, but also simply within society as a whole