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Magic Money
No full textTo dear Arne Nixon Leo PolitiInscription to Arne Nixon on title page verso. Includes signature by author Ann Nolan Clark. A butterfly and flowers frame the inscription
Anatomical and functional investigation of the deep medial entorhinal cortex
No full textSpatial computations are thought to be processed in the hippocampal-entorhinal
network and involve neurons with spatially selective firing properties. The deep medial
entorhinal cortex (MEC) consists of molecularly distinct sublayers with distinct
connectivity. One of these layers, layer 5b (L5b) receives input both from the
hippocampal cornu ammonis 1 (CA1) area and the superficial MEC, regions that have
abundant spatially selective cells. Extracellular recordings from rats found grid and
conjunctive cells in the deep MEC, while other studies suggest that deep MEC
neurons are silent. Based on its position in the circuit and the presence of spatial cells,
I hypothesized that L5b plays a role in spatial cognition. To test this hypothesis, I first
investigated approaches to target L5b cells with genetic precision and characterized
transgenic mouse lines. I found a mouse line that had tTA expression sufficiently
specific to L5b, and used this line to investigate the anatomy and firing properties of
L5b cells. I developed an analysis pipeline to automate the analysis of extracellular
recordings using MountainSort, and evaluated opto-tagging of genetically defined
cells in an open field arena. I successfully opto-tagged one genetically defined deep
layer cell and a small number of cells that receive input from genetically defined deep
layer cells. My analysis of the firing properties of deep MEC cells recorded from mice
indicates that grid and head-direction properties are similar to what was reported in
the rat. My results support the idea that deep layers of MEC have a powerful influence
on more superficial layers and suggest how cells in this area may contribute to spatial
behaviours
[Handwritten note concerning Jack Ruby and Nolan Ray Schaffer]
No full textHandwritten note by an unknown author concerning Jack Ruby and Nolan Ray Schaffer
Phthinomita ingramae Nolan & Cribb 2006, n. sp.
No full textPhthinomita ingramae n. sp. (Figs. 32–34) Type host: Siganus punctatus (Schneider), Goldspotted Rabbitfish (Perciformes: Siganidae). Site in host: Intertrabecular spaces of ventricle (heart). Type locality: Lizard Island, northern Great Barrier Reef (14°40'S 145°27'E), Queensland. Material examined: ex S. punctatus, Lizard Island (QLD), Aug. 2002, Jan. 2003, twenty specimens (Holotype no. QM G 225573; Paratype nos. QM G 225574–225579). Collector: M.J. Nolan. Etymology Specific name for Miss Emma J. Ingram, for her continued support and encouragement during the writing of this paper. Description Based on 20 whole mounts. With features of genus. Body slightly notched at male genital pore. Anterior testis originating posterior to intercaecal field, but anterosinistral to distal termination of right posterior caecum, margins lobed. Posterior testis ovoid to spherical. Cirrussac tearshaped. Internal seminal vesicle spherical, occupying ventral region of cirrussac; ejaculatory duct sinuous; prostatic cells not seen. Ovary obovate, posterior to posterior margin of anterior testis. Oviduct originating at centre of posterior margin of ovary, passing posteriorly dorsally, entering oötype posterodorsally. Vitelline duct forming anterior to anterior margin of cirrussac, passing posteriorly sinuously, dextral to cirrussac, convoluted distally, entering oötype posterodextrally. Oötype ovate. Mehlis' gland extending anteriorly to posterior margin of cirrussac, extending posteriorly to anterior margin of posterior testis. Uterus extending from oötype, ventral to oviduct. Uterine chamber forming laterally to posterior margin of ovary, straight, narrowing posteriorly, passing dorsally to female genital pore. Vitelline follicles extending anteriorly past intestinal bifurcation, extending posteriorly to posterior margin of uterine chamber, filling intercaecal field, ventral to ovary, oviduct and uterus. Remarks This species shows close affinity with the characters differentially diagnostic of the genus Phthinomita and is here identified as a new species in that genus. Phthinomita ingramae n. sp. is immediately distinguished by the combined possession of a body 2317–2983 (2645) long, an anterior testis that is positioned posterior to the intercaecal field but anterosinistral to the distal termination of the right posterior caecum, an anterior testis 5.4–11.3 times longer than wide and 4.9–10.7 times longer than the posterior testis, a tearshaped cirrussac and a uterine chamber that is 174 long on average. There are in addition, 10–38 base differences (2.8–11.7% sequence divergence) between the ITS2 rDNA sequence of P. ingramae and the remaining Phthinomita species sequenced here. Sequences from Phthinomita ingramae (three replicates) from S. punctatus off Lizard Island differ by 10 bases from those of Phthinomita sp. A (two replicates) from S. virgatus of Ningaloo Reef.Published as part of Nolan, Matthew J. & Cribb, Thomas H., 2006, An exceptionally rich complex of Sanguinicolidae von Graff, 1907 (Platyhelminthes: Trematoda) from Siganidae, Labridae and Mullidae (Teleostei: Perciformes) from the Indo-west Pacific Region, pp. 1-80 in Zootaxa 1218 (1) on pages 45-46, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.1218.1.1, http://zenodo.org/record/506485
Looking-for-something: The story of a stray burro of Equador
No full textFor my Dear friend Arne Nixon Leo Politi 1973Inscription to Arne Nixon on half title page. Includes inscription by author, Ann Nolan Clark, a color rendering of the book's main character, Gray Burro, and a blue bird perched on a leaf above the inscription
Father Andrew Mullen 1790-1818: a study in early nineteenth century spirituality
No full textThis thesis is laid out in three parts: Part I. The life and death of Andrew Mullen. The life is based, to a large extent, on a long letter to his mother, Catherine Mullen, dated 7 January 1810. The letter gives a definite insight into his spirituality based on his membership of the Archconfraternity of the Blessed Sacrament. There is a hint that he had a premonition of an early death. Part II. The burial of Andrew Mullen and the immediate cult to him This is based on documentary evidence. Part III. Most of this part is a catalogue of testimonies taken from 1993 onwards. Then there is the conclusion on the popular devotion to Andrew Mullen stressing the theological aspect of the subject. In the course of writing the thesis it was decided to separate the documentary evidence from the oral tradition. This was advantageous in developing the thesis, and the documents provided a secure basis for the oral tradition. Two pieces of information were found in March 1997. They are death notices: 2 January 1819, The Leinster Journal and 7 January 1819, The Car low Morning Post. There is a slight discrepancy between the two on the date of his death. Also this discrepancy shows a slight difference from the date of the tombstone
Nolan asciende: la ciencia ficción y la vértebra que falta
No full textOne of 21st century\u27s most important directors is, without a doubt, Christopher Nolan. This renowned author is particularly known for mixing various film genres to create epic and innovative settings. This approaching has not allowed him to be pigeonholed as a science fiction director, despite certain characteristics that can be observed in his films. So which way is Nolan going?Uno de los directores más importantes del siglo XXI es, sin lugar a dudas, el angloamericano Christopher Nolan. Es particularmente conocido por mezclar diversos géneros dentro de sus películas para crear escenarios épicos e innovadores. Esta forma de abordar los temas no ha permitido que se le encasille como un director de ciencia ficción, a pesar de ciertas características comunes que pueden observarse en sus películas. Entonces, ¿hacia qué lado va Nolan
Letter from Hagan to Browne & Nolan Ltd.
No full textCopy typescript letter from (Hagan), Rome, to Browne & Nolan, Dublin. Acknowledging Canon Waters's notes and approving of their insertion. Enclosing two more notes to be inserted and stating the necessity for making it clear to the reader that the author was not at liberty to change the text (of the reprint)
Integrating China Towards the Coordinated Market Economy
No full textThis timely collection of essays from Peter Nolan offers deep insight into the challenges faced in integrating China with the global political economy.Front Matter -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Also from Peter Nolan -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Author and Co-Authors -- Foreword -- Main Body -- Chapter 1. Reflections on 4th June 1989 by Peter Nolan -- Introduction -- 1.1 China's Political Economy Pre-1976 -- 1.2 An Assessment of the Post-1978 Reforms -- 1.3 The Causes of 4th June 1989 -- 1.4 Prospects -- 1.5 Policies Towards China -- Notes -- Chapter 2. The Global Business Revolution and Developing Countries, by Peter Nolan, Jim Zhang and Chunhang Liu -- 2.1 Contrasting Views on Globalization and Industrial Structure -- 2.2 The Evidence: The Global Business Revolution -- 2.3 Interpreting the Evidence -- 2.4 Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 3. The Globalisation Challenge and the Catch-Up of Developing Countries: The Case of the Brewing Industry, by Peter Nolan and Yuantao Guo -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 The Globalisation Challenge -- 3.3 The Global Brewing Industry -- 3.4 The Chinese Brewing Industry -- 3.5 Conclusions -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 4. The Global Industrial Consolidation and the Challenge for China: The Case of the Steel Industry, by Peter Nolan and Huaichuan Rui -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Forces of Consolidation -- 4.3 Consolidation and its Consequences -- 4.4 The Challenge for Chinese Steel Firms -- 4.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5. China in the Asian Financial Crisis: 'Cutting the Trees to Save the Forest', by Peter Nolan and Wang Xiaoqiang -- Introduction -- 5.1 A Complex and Critical Challenge -- 5.2 The Response: the 'Three Steps' to Resolve the Financial Crisis -- 5.3 The Problem Remaining -- 5.4 Conclusion -- Notes -- Chapter 6. China at the Crossroads, by Peter Nolan -- Introduction -- 6.1 The Challenges to China's Economic and Political Stability -- 6.2 China at the Crossroad: Which Direction?6.3 Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 7. Capitalism and Freedom: The Contradictory Character of Globalisation, by Peter Nolan -- Introduction: Humanity at the Crossroads -- 7.1 Capitalist Globalisation in Historical Perspective -- 7.2 Capitalist Rationality in the Epoch of the Global Business Revolution -- 7.3 Capitalist Irrationality in the Epoch of the Global Business Revolution -- 7.4 Groping for a Way Forward -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 8. Capitalism, Conflict and Cooperation: US-China Relations Under Capitalist Globalisation, by Peter Nolan and Jin Zhang -- Introduction -- 8.1 China -- 8.2 The United States -- 8.3 Resolving the Contradictions: Conflict or Cooperation? -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- End Matter -- IndexThis timely collection of essays from Peter Nolan offers deep insight into the challenges faced in integrating China with the global political economy.Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, YYYY. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries
Multivariate elliptically contoured stable distributions: theory and estimation
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Nolan, J.P. Comput Stat (2013) 28: 2067. doi:10.1007/s00180-013-0396-7Stable distributions with elliptical contours are a class of distributions that are useful for modeling heavy tailed multivariate data. This paper describes the theory of such distributions, presents formulas for calculating their densities, and methods for fitting the data and assessing the fit. Efficient numerical routines are implemented and evaluated in simulations. Applications to data sets of a financial portfolio with 30 assets and to a bivariate radar clutter data set are presented
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