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Maktabat Al Muthanna Baghdad Feb-May 1962
No full textOn the same date, Ali Al-Mansouri issued an official financial statement confirming that the Al-Khanji Foundation owed a total of 11.375.أصدر علي المنصوري بيانًا ماليًا رسميًا بتاريخ 25 نيسان 1962 يُفيد بأن مؤسسة الخانجي مدينة بمبلغ إجمالي قدره 11,375
Fisher Body Strike photographs
No full textThese photographs, taken between July 31 and August 2, 1939, were compiled in a scrapbook as a report to the Ohio adjutant general by two National Guard officers, Brigadier General L. S. Conelly and Captain L. J. Abele. The officers were sent to the Fisher Body Plant in Cleveland as observers for the Ohio National Guard during the 1939 strike at the plant. The back of each photograph is labeled with a number and a brief caption. Images 2 and 57 include Eliot Ness, who was Cleveland's director of public safety at the time of the strike. Before coming to Cleveland, Ness successfully battled mobster Al Capone in Chicago. His book, The Untouchables, was published in 1957. Other images in this collection include confrontations between police and strikers, non-striking workers inside the plant and police and fire officials at the scene. The photographs measure 6" x 8" (15.24 x 20.32 cm). Fisher Body Plant opened in 1921 to build car bodies for the Cleveland Automobile Company and the Chandler Motor Car Company. It became a division of General Motors (GM) in 1926. Several major strikes occurred in the automobile industry in the 1930s, as workers were asked to work for less and less due to the effects of the Great Depression. In 1937, workers at the Fisher Body Plant began a sit-down strike that spread to the GM factory in Michigan. The strike ended when GM agreed to recognize the United Auto Workers. During World War II the Fisher Body plant made parts for tanks, guns and airplanes. The plant closed in 1982
Pheidole maro Salata & Fisher 2020, sp. nov.
No full textPheidole maro sp. nov. Figs 19 A–F, 27K, 28K HOLOTYPE: 1s., Madagascar, Toamasina, Corridor Forestier Analamay-Mantadia, Tsaravoniana, -18.76465 48.41938, 1039 m, 4-Dec-2012, rainforest, ex rotten log, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. BLF30097, CASENT0923256 (CASC). PARATYPES: 1w., the same data as holotype, CASENT0299307 (CASC). Other material. Antananarivo: 1w., Forêt de galerie, Telomirahavavy, 23.4 km NNE Ankazobe, -18.12167 47.20627, 1520 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC). Antsiranana: 1w., Ampasindava, Forêt d’Ambilanivy, 3.9 km 181° S Ambaliha, -13.79861 48.16167, 600 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., Forêt Ambanitaza, 26.1 km 347° Antalaha, -14.67933 50.18367, 240 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., Forêt d’ Andavakoera, 21.4 km 75° ENE Ambilobe; 4.6 km 356° N Betsiaka, -13.11833 49.23, 425 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., Forêt de Binara, 9.1 km 233° SW Daraina, -13.26333 49.60333, 800 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., Forêt de Binara, 9.1 km 233° SW Daraina, -13.26333 49.60333, 650-800 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., Makirovana forest, -14.16506 49.9477, 900 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., Montagne des Français, 7.2 km 142° SE Antsiranana (= Diego Suarez), -12.32278 49.33817, 180 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., Parc National de Marojejy, Manantenina River, 27.6 km 35° NE Andapa, 9.6 km 327° NNW Manantenina, -14.435 49.76, 775 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., 1s., R.S. Manongarivo, 14.5 km 220° SW Antanambao, -13.99833 48.42833, 1175 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 2w., Réserve Spéciale d’Ambre, 3.5 km 235° SW Sakaramy, -12.46889 49.24217, 325 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., Réserve Spéciale de l’Ankarana, 13.6 km 192° SSW Anivorano Nord, -12.86361 49.22583, 210 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 2w., Réserve Spéciale de l’Ankarana, 22.9 km 224° SW Anivorano Nord, -12.90889 49.10983, 80 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 3w., Sakalava Beach [vegetated beach dunes], -12.26972 49.39167, 10 m, R. Harin’Hala leg. (CASC); 2w., SAVA Region, District of Sambava, Marojejy National Park, 5 km W of Manantenina village, 1st Camp site (Mantella), -14.43817 49.774, 487 m, M. Rin’Ha leg. (CASC). Fianarantsoa: 2w., 43 km S Ambalavao, Rés. Andringitra, -22.23333 47, 825 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 4w., 45 km S. Ambalavao, -22.21667 47.01667, 785 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 2w., 9.0 km NE Ivohibe, -22.42667 46.93833, 900 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 21w., Belle Vue trail, Ranomafana National Park, Fianarantsoa Prov., -21.2665 47.42017, 1020 m, M.E. Irwin et. al. leg. (CASC); 2w., Fitovavy Fitovinany Region, District of Ifanadiana, 12 km W of Ranomafana, -21.25083 47.40717, 1127 m, M. Rin’Ha leg. (CASC); 2w., 2s., Parc National de Ranomafana, Vatoharanana River, 4.1 km 231° SW Ranomafana, -21.29 47.43333, 1100 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., R.S. Ivohibe 8.0 km E Ivohibe, -22.48333 46.96833, 1200 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., 1s., R.S. Ivohibe, 7.5 km ENE Ivohibe, -22.47 46.96, 900 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 18w., radio tower, Ranomafana National Park, Fianarantsoa Prov., -21.25833 47.40717, 1130 m, M.E. Irwin et. al. leg. (CASC); 10w., Vohiparara broken bridge, Fianarantsoa Prov., -21.22617 47.36983, 1110 m, R. Harin’Hala leg. MA-02-09A-06 (CASC). Mahajanga: 1w., Réserve Spéciale Marotandrano, Marotandrano 48.3 km S Mandritsara, -16.28322 48.81443, 865 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC). Toamasina: 2w., 7 km SE Andasibe National Park Headquarters, -18.969856 48.465894, 1050 m, M.E. Irwin et. al. leg. (CASC); 1s., Ambanizana, Parc National Masoala, -15.57167 50.00611, 800-897 m, D. Andriamalala et. al. leg. (CASC); 1w., 1s., Ambanizana, Parc National Masoala, -15.57167 50.00611, 900-950 m, D. Andriamalala et. al. leg. (CASC); 2w., 2s., Ambatovy, 12.4 km NE Moramanga, -18.84963 48.2947, 1010 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 2w., 2s., Ambatovy, 12.4 km NE Moramanga, -18.83937 48.30842, 1080 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 3w., Ambatovy, 12.4 km NE Moramanga, -18.84773 48.29568, 1000 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., Ambatovy, 12.4 km NE Moramanga, -18.85813 48.28488, 1040 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., 1s., Analamay, -18.80623 48.33707, 1068 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 2w., Andasibe National Park, botanic garden near entrance, West of ANGAP office, -18.925172 48.418651, 1025 m, M.E. Irwin et. al. leg. (CASC); 2w., Ankerana, -18.40636 48.80254, 1108 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., Ankerana, -18.4017 48.80605, 1035 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1s., Bevolota 17.1 km N Andasibe, -18.77071 48.43164, 995 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1s., Corridor Forestier Analamay-Mantadia, Ambatoharanana, -18.80398 48.40358, 1064 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 2w., 1s., Corridor Forestier Analamay-Mantadia, Ambatoharanana, -18.79956 48.4028, 1058 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 2w., 2s., Corridor Forestier Analamay-Mantadia, Ambatoharanana, -18.80438 48.40735, 960 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 2w., Corridor Forestier Analamay-Mantadia, Ambohibolakely, -18.77898 48.36375, 918 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 2w., Corridor Forestier Analamay-Mantadia, Ambohibolakely, -18.76087 48.37128, 1044 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., 1s., Corridor Forestier Analamay-Mantadia, Tsaravoniana, -18.76124 48.42134, 939 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 4w., 4s., Corridor Forestier Analamay-Mantadia, Tsaravoniana, -18.76465 48.41938, 1039 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., Corridor Forestier Analamay-Mantadia, Tsaravoniana, -18.75641 48.42195, 1036 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., Corridor Forestier Analamay-Mantadia, Tsaravoniana, -18.75737 48.42302, 1018 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 3w., F.C. Andriantantely, -18.695 48.81333, 530 m, H. J. Ratsirarson leg. (CASC); 2w., 1s., F.C. Didy, -18.19833 48.57833, 960 m, H. J. Ratsirarson leg. (CASC); 1w., F.C. Sandranantitra, -18.04833 49.09167, 450 m, H. J. Ratsirarson leg. (CASC); 2w., Forêt Ambatovy, 14.3 km 57° Moramanga, -18.85083 48.32, 1075 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 2w., Montagne d’Akirindro 7.6 km 341° NNW Ambinanitelo, -15.28833 49.54833, 600 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 2w., 2s., Montagne d’Anjanaharibe, 18.0 km 21° NNE Ambinanitelo, -15.18833 49.615, 470 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 5w., 2s., Montagne d’Anjanaharibe, 19.5 km 27° NNE Ambinanitelo, -15.17833 49.635, 1100 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 3w., P.N. Mantadia, -18.79167 48.42667, 895 m, H. J. Ratsirarson leg. (CASC); 1w., Parc National de Zahamena, -17.73359 48.72625, 950 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., 1s., Parc National de Zahamena, Onibe River, -17.75908 48.85468, 780 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1s., Parc National Mananara-Nord, 7.1 km 261° Antanambe, -16.455 49.7875, 225 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., Parcelle K 9 Tampolo, -17.175 49.268, 10 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 4w., Réserve Spéciale Ambatovaky, Sandrangato river, -16.77274 49.26551, 450 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 3w., Réserve Spéciale Ambatovaky, Sandrangato river, -16.81739 49.29402, 360 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 2w., 1s., Sahafina forest 11.4 km W Brickaville, -18.81445 48.96205, 140 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., 1s., Station forestière Analamazaotra, Analamazaotra 1.3 km S Andasibe, -18.38466 48.41271, 980 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 4w., 1s., Torotorofotsy, -18.87082 48.34737, 1070 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., Torotorofotsy, -18.77048 48.43043, 1005 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., Toliara, 13 km NW Enakara, Rés. Andohahela, -24.55 46.8, 1250 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., Parc National Andohahela, Col de Tanatana, 33.3 km NW Tolagnaro, -24.7585 46.85367, 275 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC). Geographic range. Madagascar, widely distributed across the eastern part of the island. Diagnosis. Major workers. Head in full-face view sub-rectangular, slightly widening posteriorly, with lateral margins slightly convex; side of head with moderately dense, long, suberect to erect pilosity; antennal scrobes very indistinct, with sparse and very thin rugocostulae; interspaces between rugocostulae indistinctly punctate; frons with sparse and thin costulae; interspaces between costulae mostly smooth and sometimes indistinctly punctate; occipital lobes mostly smooth, sometimes with weakly developed rugopuncta; scape, when laid back, not reaching the midlength of head; inner hypostomal tooth distinct, bulge-like, closely spaced, and arching posteroventrally; outer hypostomal tooth lobe-like, high, and moderately wide; median tooth absent; promesonotum short, angular, and moderately low; posterior mesonotum moderately steep; mesonotal process distinct and tubercle-like; mesosoma indistinctly microreticulate; gaster shagreened; body reddish brown. Minor workers. Occiput not elongated; nuchal collar absent; head sculpture mostly smooth; frons and sometimes vertex with very sparse puncta; scape, when laid back, exceeding the posterior head margin by two-fifths of its length; promesonotum moderately low, moderately short, and arched; promesonotal groove present; metanotal groove distinct; propodeal spines small and thin; mesosoma with very sparse and weakly developed puncta; body yellowish brown. Description. Major workers. Measurements (n=10): HL: 2.01–2.31 (2.17); HW: 1.8–2.13 (2.04); SL: 0.86– 1.00 (0.94); EL: 0.23–0.27 (0.25); WL: 1.35–1.61 (1.49); PSL: 0.24–0.31 (0.27); MTL: 1.05–1.17 (1.11); PNW: 0.69–0.88 (0.76); PTW: 0.23–0.31 (0.25); PPW: 0.59–0.88 (0.72); CI: 99.9–111.4 (106.7); SI: 42.7–49.3 (46.5); PSLI: 10.8–13.6 (12.4); PPI: 32.9–41.7 (35.6); PNI: 35.0–41.9 (37.3); MTI: 50.2–58.4 (54.4). Head. In full-face view sub-rectangular, slightly widening posteriorly, with lateral sides slightly convex (Fig. 19B). In lateral view sub-oval, not depressed posteriorly; ventral and dorsal margins convex; inner hypostomal tooth visible. Side of head with moderately dense, long, suberect to erect pilosity; head dorsum with relatively dense, long, suberect to erect pilosity. Antennal scrobes very indistinct; with sparse and very thin rugocostulae; interspaces between rugocostulae indistinctly punctate. Frons with sparse and thin costulae; interspaces between costulae mostly smooth and sometimes indistinctly punctate. Occipital lobes mostly smooth, sometimes with weakly developed rugopuncta. Gena with moderately dense and thin costulae; interspaces between costulae mostly punctate. Sides posterolateral from eyes smooth; sometimes anterior parts with dense and very thin network of rugoreticulae. Center of clypeus shiny and smooth, lateral sides with distinct rugulae; median notch present, moderately wide and shallow; median longitudinal carina present; lateral longitudinal carinae present. Scape, when laid back, not reaching the midlength of head; pilosity subdecumbent to erect (Fig. 19B, D). Inner hypostomal tooth distinct, bulge-like, closely spaced, and arching posteroventrally; outer hypostomal tooth lobe-like, high, and moderately wide; median tooth absent (Fig. 27K). Mesosoma. In lateral view, promesonotum short, angular, and moderately low; posterior mesonotum moderately steep; mesonotal process distinct and tubercle-like; promesonotal groove absent; metanotal groove absent; propodeal spines moderately long with wide base and acute top; humeral tubercle weakly produced (Fig. 19D). Surface indistinctly microreticulate. Pilosity moderately dense, long, and erect (Fig. 19D, F). Postpetiole. In dorsal view trapezoidal and distinctly wider than long (Fig. 19D, F). Gaster. Shiny and shagreened; pilosity moderately sparse, long, and erect (Fig. 19D, F). Color. Reddish brown, antenna, legs and propodeum yellowish, gaster usually darker than mesosoma (Fig. 19D, F). Description. Minor workers. Measurements (n=9): HL: 0.67–0.75 (0.71); HW: 0.58–0.68 (0.62); SL: 0.8– 0.91 (0.82); EL: 0.13–0.15 (0.14); WL: 0.83–0.98 (0.92); PSL: 0.07–0.11 (0.1); MTL: 0.68–0.82 (0.72); PNW: 0.38–0.43 (0.4); PTW: 0.09–0.12 (0.1); PPW: 0.17–0.22 (0.2); CI: 107.7–123.5 (115.0); SI: 123.9–150.7 (134.2); PSLI: 10.0–15.5 (13.6); PPI: 44.0–60.0 (51.4); PNI: 62.8–68.8 (64.9); MTI: 106.8–135.8 (116.3). Head. In full-face view oval, posterior region not elongated; nuchal collar absent (Fig. 19A). Pilosity relatively sparse, moderately short, subdecumbent to erect. Sculpture mostly smooth; frons and sometimes vertex with very sparse puncta. Clypeus with median longitudinal carina absent; two lateral longitudinal carinae absent. Scape, when laid back, exceeding the posterior head margin by two-fifths of its length; pilosity dense, subdecumbent to erect (Fig. 19A, C). Mesosoma. In lateral view, promesonotum moderately low, moderately short, and arched; promesonotal groove present; metanotal groove distinct; propodeal spines small, thin, and triangular (Fig. 19C). Sculpture with very sparse and weakly developed puncta. Pilosity sparse, moderately long, and erect (Fig. 19C, E). Gaster. With sparse and erect pilosity (Fig. 19C, E). Color. Yellowish brown, mandibles, antenna, and gaster usually brighter than the rest of the body (Fig. 19C, E). Biology. The species was collected between 10–1520 m elevation, in rainforest, montane rainforest, mixed tropical forest, tropical dry forest, and montane forest. Nests were located in rotten logs and under moss. Workers were collected from sifted litter and on low vegetation. Comments. Pheidole maro is most similar to sympatric P. madecassa. Its major workers can be separated based on indistinctly punctate interspaces between rugocostulae on antennal scrobes, sculptured mesosoma, large inner hypostomal tooth, and reddish-brown body. Majors of P. madecassa have smooth interspaces between rugocostulae on antennal scrobes, mostly smooth mesosoma with very indistinct and thin rugulae, small inner hypostomal tooth, and yellow to orange body. Minor workers can be distinguished based on presence of indistinct sculpture on frons and mesosoma. In contrast, minors of P. madecassa have smooth mesosoma, and mostly smooth frons with weakly developed puncta on anterolateral areas. Etymology. Malagasy for many or plentiful, in reference to the wide distribution of the species.Published as part of Salata, Sebastian & Fisher, Brian L., 2020, The ant genus Pheidole Westwood, 1839 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in Madagascar-taxonomic revision of the bessonii species-group, pp. 1-64 in Zootaxa 4843 (1) on pages 41-44, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4843.1.1, http://zenodo.org/record/440572
Qilādat al-jawāhir fī dhikr al-Ghawth al-Rifāʻī wa-atbāʻih al-akābir
No full textA book on Sufism on the Rifa'i way, in which the author collects virtues, conditions, dignity, sayings, behavior, method, and the realizations of the truth of Sheikh Ahmed Muhyi al-Din Abu al-Abbas al-Kabeer al-Rifa'i. Furthermore, the user talked about the widespread support he receives from his followers and the key aspects of his method
Salomón González Blanco conversa con el Señor Fisher en una oficina.
No full textEl Sr. Fisher es jefe de relaciones del seguro internacional de los E. E. U. U
Pheidole tenebrovulgaris Salata & Fisher 2020, sp. nov.
No full textPheidole tenebrovulgaris sp. nov. Figs 23 A–F, 27O, 28O HOLOTYPE: 1s., Madagascar, Antananarivo, Ambohidratrimo, -18.821 47.44183, 1362 m, 8-May-2007, Urban garden, under stone, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. BLF17538, CASENT0128508 (CASC). PARATYPES: 1w., the same data as holotype, CASENT0235036 (CASC). Other material. Madagascar. Antananarivo: 1w., Ilafy, -18.85415 47.56575, 1385 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 4w., Kaloy, -18.59568 47.65333, 1338 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., Tsimbazaza, -18.928 47.527, 1300 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC). Antsiranana: 1w., Ampasindava, Forêt d’Ambilanivy, 3.9 km 181° S Ambaliha, -13.79861 48.16167, 600 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 3w., Forêt d’ Andavakoera, 21.4 km 75° ENE Ambilobe; 4.6 km 356° N Betsiaka, -13.11833 49.23, 425 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., 1q., Forêt d’Ampondrabe, 26.3 km 10° NNE Daraina, -12.97 49.7, 175 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., Forêt d’Analabe, 30.0 km 72° ENE Daraina, -13.08333 49.90833, 30 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., Forêt de Bekaraoka, 6.8 km 60° ENE Daraina, -13.16667 49.71, 150 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., 1s., Masoala National Park, -15.32331 50.30751, 60 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., 1s., Masoala, Cap Est, Forêt d’Andranoanala, -15.26158 50.4758, 15 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 6w., Nosy Be, Réserve Naturelle Intégrale de Lokobe, 6.3 km 112° ESE Hellville, -13.41933 48.33117, 30 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 2w., Parc National Montagne d’Ambre, 12.2 km 211° SSW Joffreville, -12.59639 49.1595, 1300 m, Alpert et al. leg. (CASC); 4w., 1s., R.S. Manongarivo, 10.8 km 229° SW Antanambao, -13.96167 48.43333, 400 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., 1s., Réserve Spéciale de l’Ankarana, 22.9 km 224° SW Anivorano Nord, -12.90889 49.10983, 80 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 2w., 2s., Sahamalaza Peninsula, Forêt d’Anabohazo, 21.6 km 247° WSW Maromandia, -14.30889 47.91433, 120 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC). Fianarantsoa: 1w., Belle Vue trail, Ranomafana National Park, Fianarantsoa Prov., -21.2665 47.42017, 1020 m, R. Harin’Hala leg. (CASC); 4w., dry wash, 1 km E of Isalo National Park Interpretive Center, Fianarantsoa Prov., -22.62667 45.35817, 885 m, R. Harin’Hala leg. (CASC); 7w., 3s., Parc National d’Isalo, 9.1 km 354° N Ranohira, -22.48167 45.46167, 725 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 3w., Parc National d’Isalo, Sahanafa River, 29.2 km 351° N Ranohira, -22.31333 45.29167, 500 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1s., R.S. Ivohibe, 6.5 km ESE Ivohibe, -22.49667 46.955, 1575 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., Réserve Forestière d’Agnalazaha, Mahabo, 42.9 km 215° Farafangana, -23.19383 47.723, 20 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., stream area, 900 m E of Isalo National Park Interpretive Center, Fianarantsoa Prov., -22.62667 45.35817, 750 m, R. Harin’Hala leg. (CASC). Mahajanga: 2w., Parc National de Baie de Baly, 12.4 km 337° NNW Soalala, -16.01 45.265, 10 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 8w., 5s., Parc National de Namoroka, 16.9 km 317° NW Vilanandro, -16.40667 45.31, 100 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 2w., Parc National Tsingy de Bemaraha, 10.6 km ESE 123° Antsalova, -18.70944 44.71817, 150 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC). Toamasina: 2w., 1s., Ambatovy, 12.4 km NE Moramanga, -18.85813 48.28488, 1040 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 2w., F.C. Didy, -18.19833 48.57833, 960 m, H. J. Ratsirarson leg. (CASC); 1w., 1s., Forêt d’Analava Mandrisy, 5.9 km 195º Antanambe, -16.48567 49.847, 10 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 2w., 2s., 1m., Menafotaka, village near Onibe, -17.75872 48.85178, 785 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., 1s., Moramanga, -18.94417 48.23067, 922 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., Reserve Betampona, Camp Rendrirendry 34.1 km 332° Toamasina, -17.924 49.19967, 390 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC). Toliara: 4w., Makay Mts., -21.13513 45.33098, 650 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., Parc National de Zombitse, 17.7 km 98° E Sakaraha, -22.88833 44.70167, 760 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 4w., Parc National de Zombitse, 19.8 km 84° E Sakaraha, -22.84333 44.71, 770 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., Réserve Spéciale d’Ambohijanahary, Forêt d’Ankazotsihitafototra, 34.6 km 314° NW Ambaravaranala, -18.26 45.41833, 1100 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC); 1w., southern Isoky-Vohimena Forest, 59 km NE Sakaraha, -22.46667 44.85, 730 m, B. L. Fisher et al. leg. (CASC). Geographic range. Madagascar, species recorded from most of the island. Diagnosis. Major workers. Head in full-face view sub-rectangular, not widening posteriorly, with lateral margins relatively straight; side of head with moderately dense, short, and appressed to subdecumbent pilosity; medial frons with dense and thick costulae; interspaces between costulae smooth; frons laterally rugulate; interspaces between rugulae punctate; occipital lobes with thin rugae; interspaces between rugae indistinctly punctate to smooth; scape, when laid back, exceeding the midlength of head by one-fifth of its length; inner hypostomal tooth indistinct, small and bulge-like, with top directed posteriorly; outer hypostomal tooth lobe-like, high, and wide, with top directed posteriorly; median tooth absent; promesonotum short, angular, and moderately low; posterior mesonotum moderately steep; mesonotal process distinct; mesosoma punctate; promesonotum with additional transverse and thin rugae; katepisternum and lateral sides of propodeum with additional rugae; gaster shagreened; body dark brown. Minor workers. Occiput not elongated; nuchal collar distinct; head sculpture punctate; sometimes frons and vertex with puncta reduced or absent; scape, when laid back, exceeding the posterior head margin by two-fifths of its length; promesonotum moderately low, moderately long, and arched; promesonotal groove absent to indistinct; metanotal groove distinct; propodeal spines moderate and with narrow base; mesosoma punctate; body dark brown. Description. Major workers. Measurements (n=10): HL: 1.65–1.85 (1.74); HW: 1.68–1.8 (1.74); SL: 0.92– 0.99 (0.95); EL: 0.22–0.26 (0.23); WL: 1.38–1.53 (1.45); PSL: 0.25–0.31 (0.28); MTL: 0.94–1.1 (1.02); PNW: 0.7–0.78 (0.73); PTW: 0.21–0.31 (0.24); PPW: 0.58–0.71 (0.65); CI: 98.2–103.1 (100.6); SI: 52.6–57.6 (54.9); PSLI: 14.0–17.8 (15.8); PPI: 32.8–43.7 (37.2); PNI: 40.7–44.4 (42.2); MTI: 54.8–65.2 (58.4). Head. In full-face view sub-rectangular, not widening posteriorly, with lateral sides relatively straight (Fig. 23B). In lateral view sub-oval, not depressed posteriorly; ventral and dorsal margins convex; inner hypostomal tooth not visible. Side of head with moderately dense, short, and appressed to subdecumbent pilosity; head dorsum with relatively dense, long, and decumbent to erect pilosity. Medial frons with dense and thick costulae; interspaces between costulae smooth. Frons laterally rugulate; interspaces between rugulae punctate. Occipital lobes with thin rugae; interspaces between rugae indistinctly punctate to smooth. Gena with dense and thick costulae; interspaces between costulae distinctly punctate. Sides posterolateral from eyes with dense but very thin network of rugoreticulae. Center of clypeus shiny and smooth, lateral sides with distinct rugulae; median notch present, moderately wide, and shallow; median longitudinal carina present; lateral longitudinal carinae present. Scape, when laid back, exceeding the midlength of head by one-fifth of its length; pilosity appressed and subdecumbent (Fig. 23B, D). Inner hypostomal tooth indistinct, small and bulge-like, with top directed posteriorly; outer hypostomal tooth lobe-like, high, and wide, with top directed posteriorly; median tooth absent (Fig. 27O). Mesosoma. In lateral view, promesonotum short, angular, and moderately low; posterior mesonotum moderately steep; mesonotal process distinct and tubercle-like; promesonotal groove absent; metanotal groove absent; propodeal spines moderately long, with moderately wide base and acute top; humeral tubercle weakly produced (Fig. 23D). Surface shiny and punctate; promesonotum with additional transverse and thin rugae; katepisternum and lateral sides of propodeum with additional rugae. Pilosity moderately dense, moderately long, and erect (Fig. 23D, F). Postpetiole. In dorsal view distinctly wider than long (Fig. 23D, F). Gaster. Dull and shagreened; pilosity moderately sparse, long, and erect (Fig. 23D, F). Color. Dark brown, legs slightly brighter, antennae yellowish (Fig. 23D, F). Description. Minor workers. Measurements (n=10): HL: 0.62–0.79 (0.66); HW: 0.55–0.68 (0.59); SL: 0.73– 0.85 (0.79); EL: 0.13–0.15 (0.14); WL: 0.78–0.93 (0.86); PSL: 0.13–0.19 (0.15); MTL: 0.58–0.75 (0.64); PNW: 0.36–0.48 (0.39); PTW: 0.07–0.11 (0.09); PPW: 0.13–0.2 (0.14); CI: 100.8–118.5 (133.3); SI: 115.6–142.8 (133.4); PSLI: 20.6–25.4 (22.8); PPI: 49.7–74.0 (62.0); PNI: 59.1–70.3 (66.7); MTI: 92.8–117.9 (109.7). Head. In full-face view oval, posterior region not elongated; nuchal collar distinct (Fig. 23A). Pilosity relatively sparse, long, subdecumbent to absent. Sculpture shiny and punctate; sometimes frons and vertex with puncta reduced or absent. Clypeus with median longitudinal carina absent; two lateral longitudinal carinae absent. Scape, when laid back, exceeding the posterior head margin by two-fifths of its length; pilosity dense, subdecumbent to erect (Fig. 23A, C). Mesosoma. In lateral view, promesonotum moderately low, moderately long, and arched; promesonotal groove absent to indistinct; metanotal groove distinct; propodeal spines moderate and triangular, with narrow base (Fig. 23C). Sculpture punctate. Pilosity very sparse, short, and erect (Fig. 23C, E). Gaster. With sparse and erect pilosity (Fig. 23C, E). Color. Dark brown, legs and antennae brighter (Fig. 23C, E). Biology. The species was collected between 10–1575 m elevation, in tropical dry forest, rainforest, gallery forest, gardens, and littoral rainforest. Nests were located in rotten logs, in soil, under stones, under root mats, and in dead twigs above the ground. Workers were collected from sifted litter and on tree bark. Comments. Pheidole tenebrovulgaris is a common species widespread across the entire island. Its majors are most similar to majors of sympatric P. bessonii, P. atsirakambiaty, and P. voreios, and can be separated based on presence of dense and thick costulae with smooth interspaces on medial frons, and occipital lobes with rugae that never arch posterolaterally and most often not weaken posteriorly. Minors can be separated based on the combination of the following characters: lack of neck and distinct nuchal collar, entirely or predominantly punctate head, scape exceeding the posterior head margin by two-fifths of its length, moderate propodeal spines with narrow base, entirely punctate mesosoma, and dark brown body. Etymology. Latin for dark and widespread, in reference to body coloration and distribution range of the species.Published as part of Salata, Sebastian & Fisher, Brian L., 2020, The ant genus Pheidole Westwood, 1839 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in Madagascar-taxonomic revision of the bessonii species-group, pp. 1-64 in Zootaxa 4843 (1) on pages 51-54, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4843.1.1, http://zenodo.org/record/440572
Ash-Shuo'a" the UNDIVIDED by Imam Omar Bin Abdulaziz Al-Boukhary in the Hanafi School
No full textThis research treating a study and investigation of the book titled "Ash-Shuo'a" THE UNDIVIDED by Imam Omar Bin Abdulaziz Al-Boukhary in the Hanafi school. It contains an Introduction and two chapters, the introduction displays the reasons for choosing the research title, it's important, the previous studies, its objectives, its methodology and the abstract. The first chapter: the theoretical contains two themes. The first identify the author, the second identify the investigated book. The second chapter: the investigation which includes the methodology followed in the investigation of manuscript, the photos and the investigation of the book. Finally, I have showed the most important results and recommendations. Also, I mentioned the index of resources and references used in study and investigation
Vitsika crebra Bolton & Fisher, sp. n.
No full textVitsika crebra Bolton & Fisher sp. n. (Figs 90-92, Map 152) WORKER (holotype in parentheses). TL 3.0-3.7 (3.5), HL 0.69-0.84 (0.80), HW 0.55-0.69 (0.65), CI 79-84 (81), SL 0.49-0.61 (0.60), SI 86-91 (91), PW 0.42-0.54 (0.51), WL 0.84-1.07 (1.02) (25 measured). Eye with 7-8 rows of ommatidia, and with 9-10 ommatidia in the longest row; EL 0.18-0.23 (EL/HW 0.30-0.34). Eye in profile not tear-drop shaped, not coming to a point anteriorly; the anterior and posterior curvatures of the eye almost equally convex. MfL 0.60-0.76 (MfL/HW 1.03-1.15). Oblique costulae on mesopleuron sparse and weak. In profile, the dorsal outline of the propodeum forms an even slope from just behind the metanotal groove to the base of the spine. Propodeal declivity lacks transverse costulae. Diameter of annulus of propodeal spiracle is slightly less than, to about equal to, the thickness of the short propodeal spine at its midlength. Petiole node in posterior view low and broad, its posterior surface usually with some reticulate-punctulate sculpture, at least on the lower half. Height of petiole node in posterior view (from midpoint of the dorsal margin of the foramen to the apex) 0.75-0.90 x its maximum width. In dorsal view postpetiole 1.33-1.42 x broader than long; maximum width of postpetiole 1.95-2.25 x the length of a propodeal spine; maximum width of postpetiole 1.25-1.50 x the distance between the apices of the propodeal spines. Disc of postpetiole entirely sculptured with reticulate-punctulation, and also usually with some weak rugulae present. Full adult colour uniform yellow. QUEEN (gyne). Only alates known; may be polygynous as more than one queen appears in some series. HL 0.80-0.86, HW 0.68-0.72, CI 84-86, SL 0.56-0.60, SI 81-85, PW 0.58-0.62, WL 1.14-1.18, MfL 0.72-0.76 (4 measured). As in the worker the postpetiole is very broad and entirely sculptured dorsally, and the propodeal spines are short. MALE. HL 0.65, HW 0.54, CI 83, SL 0.27, SI 50, mesoscutum width at maximum 0.52, WL 1.00, EL 0.27, MfL 0.64 (1 measured). Propodeal dorsum finely punctulate and with scattered fine, longitudinal rugulae. Propodeal dorsum without a median longitudinal carina, but upper half of declivity with a median carina present; a fine rugula on each side separates the declivity from the side of the propodeum. Propodeum in profile unarmed, the rounded angle between dorsum and declivity surmounted by a an extremely low, rounded cuticular crest. Postpetiole in dorsal view broader than long, the surface finely punctulate-shagreenate. Postpetiole in profile longer than high. Colour yellow. Holotype worker, Madagascar: Prov. Mahajanga, P.N. Tsingy de Bemaraha, 10.6 km. 123° ESE Antsalova, 150 m., 18°43'S, 44°43'E, 16-20.xi.2001, sifted litter, tropical dry forest, BLF 4432(1), CASENT0473810 (Fisher et al.) (CASC). Paratypes. 7 workers and 2 dealate queens, with same data as holotype and all BLF 4432: workers, (6) CASENT0473811, (10) CASENT0473813, (12) CASENT0473814, (14) CASENT0473815, (18) CASENT0473818, (19) CASENT0473819, (40) CASENT0473809; queens, (15) CASENT0473816, (27) CASENT0473822 (CASC). [The nine paratype specimens were selected from leaf litter series BLF 4432, which contains another 18 workers and 2 dealate queens, all in CASC.] One of the most easily recognised species of Vitsika. The combination of yellow colour, short propodeal spines, and very broad postpetiole that is uniformly densely sculptured dorsally, is not repeated anywhere else in the genus. All examples of this species originate in tropical dry forest. They have been found as ground foragers, in pitfall traps, in litter samples, in rotten logs, in dead twigs above the ground, and by beating low vegetation. Non-paratypic material examined. Madagascar: Prov. Mahajanga, Tsingy de Bemaraha, ESE Antsalova (Fisher et al.); Prov. Mahajanga, Tsingy de Bemaraha, E Bekopaka (Fisher et al.); Prov. Mahajanga, Tsingy de Bemaraha, ENE Bekopaka (Fisher et al.); Prov. Mahajanga, Foret de Tsimembo, NNW Soatana (Fisher et al.); Prov. Mahajanga, Res. Bemarivo, SW Besalampy (Fisher et al.); Prov. Mahajanga, P.N. Ankarafantsika, Ampijoroa, NW Andranofasika (Rabeson et al.); Prov. Mahajanga, P.N. Namoroka, NW Vilanandro (Fisher et al.); Prov. Mahajanga, P.N. Baie de Baly, NNW Soalala (Fisher et al.); Prov. Mahajanga, Res. forest Beanka (B.L. Fisher), Prov. Antsiranana, Foret Anabohazo, WSW Maromandia (Fisher et al.).Published as part of Bolton, Barry & Fisher, Brian, 2014, The Madagascan endemic myrmicine ants related to Eutetramorium (Hymenoptera: Formicidae): taxonomy of the genera Eutetramorium Emery, Malagidris nom. n., Myrmisaraka gen. n., Royidris gen. n., and Vitsika gen. n .., pp. 1-99 in Zootaxa 3791 (1) on page 78, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.3791.1.
Musical Instruments in Al-Jahiz
No full textفي كتابات الجاحظ، تناول أديب العرب الجاحظ قضايا الموسيقى والطرب والغناء. كان الجاحظ معروفًا بعلمه وأدبه، وكتب العديد من الأعمال التي تسلط الضوء على جوانب الحياة المترفة في المجتمع. كتب كتابًا بعنوان "أخلاق المغنين" وآخر بعنوان "المغنين والغناء والصنعة". في هذه الكتب، دافع الجاحظ عن الغناء كفن فني، ورأى أنه يمتلك قواعد وأسسًا علمية تشابه مع غيره من الفنون والآداب. كان يروج للغناء باعتباره متعة فنية. وعلى الرغم من انتمائه للمعتزلة، إلا أن الجاحظ كان مشجعًا للغناء ومغنين، وكتب عن أخلاقهم وفنونهم. وفي رسالته "القيان"، تناول الجاحظ تأثير بيوت القيان والقيان نفسهن في المجتمع الإسلامي، حيث أشار إلى الفسق والعشق والفجور الذي قد ينتج عن هذا التأثير. بشكل عام، تركت كتابات الجاحظ أثرًا مهمًا في فهمنا لثقافة الموسيقى والطرب والغناء في العصور القديمة.In his writings, the Arab author Al-Jahiz addressed issues related to music, Tarab (a genre of music), and singing. Al-Jahiz was known for his knowledge and literature, and he wrote numerous works that shed light on the luxurious aspects of society. He authored a book titled "Ethics of Singers" and another titled "Singers, Singing, and the Craft." In these books, Al-Jahiz defended singing as an artistic form and believed that it possessed scientific principles and foundations similar to other arts and literature. He promoted singing as a pleasurable art form. Despite his affiliation with the Mu\u27tazila school of thought, Al-Jahiz was a supporter of singing and singers, and he wrote about their ethics and arts. In his treatise "Al-Qiyan," Al-Jahiz discussed the influence of courtesans and their households on Islamic society, pointing to the immorality, passion, and vice that may result from this influence. Overall, Al-Jahiz\u27s writings have had a significant impact on our understanding of music, Tarab, and singing in ancient times
Malagidris sofina Bolton & Fisher, sp. n.
No full textMalagidris sofina Bolton & Fisher sp. n. (Figs 25-29, Map 131) WORKER (holotype in parentheses). TL 5.5-7.8 (7.2), HL 1.27-1.66 (1.50), HW 0.74-1.00 (0.93), CI 56-62 (62), SL 1.56-2.24 (2.08), SI 201-231 (224), PW 0.63-0.85 (0.74), WL 1.76-2.40 (2.16) (16 measured). Mandible with 10-12 teeth and denticles in total, finely longitudinally costulate. Median portion of clypeus evenly convex in profile, without a false anterior margin; median clypeal seta arises from just above midpoint of anterior margin, not from a tubercle at the midpoint of an elevated false anterior margin. Median portion of clypeus with a number of weak longitudinal rugulae which may be incomplete or broken. Scapes extremely long (SI> 200), with minute pubescence but lacking standing setae. Club segments of funiculus long and slender, much longer than broad. EL 0.19-0.28 (EL/HW 0.26-0.29), with 15-16 ommatidia in the longest row. With head in full-face view sides behind the eyes elongate and strongly convergent posteriorly (width across posterior margin 10.0) when compared to the other species (MfL/MfH collectively <9.0). M. sofna is also the most lightly sculptured member of the genus, with the predominant sculpture of the dorsal mesosoma of dense reticulate-punctulation, rather than sharp rugae. The head capsule is strongly narrowed posteriorly, and cephalic pilosity is reduced compared to the other species; there is no posterior transverse row of 4-6 setae close to the posterior margin. M. sofma nests in the ground or in rotten wood, and has been found in rainforest and montane rainforest, as well as in tropical dry forest. It forages mainly on the ground and in leaf litter, but also ascends low vegetation. Nests are often associated with steep clay or stone substrate and the entrance is an ear-like turret that is sunk into a shallow alcove or raised above the rock surface (Figs 28, 29). The function of this specialized nesting behavior is not known but may be used to evade predation by other ants. The nest structure is in part similar to the clay bank nesting Stenamma in Central America (Longino, 2005; Branstetter, 2013). Non-paratypic material examined. Madagascar: Prov. Antsiranana, Nosy Be, Res. Lokobe: 4 series with same data as type-series but coded BLF 3478, BLF 3479, BLF 3490, BLF 3578; Prov. Antsiranana, R.S. Manongarivo, 14.5 km. 220° SW Antanambao (B.L. Fisher); Prov. Antsiranana, R.S. Manongarivo, 10.8 km. 229° SW Antanambao (B.L. Fisher); Prov. Antsiranana, R.S. Manongarivo, 12.8 km. 228° SW Antanambao (B.L. Fisher); Prov. Antsiranana, Ampasindava, Ambilanivy, 3.9 km. 181°S Ambaliha (Fisher et al.); Prov. Antsiranana, Res. Spec. Ankarana, 13.6 km. 192° SSW Anivorano Nord (Fisher et al.); Prov. Antsiranana, Foret Ambato, Ambanja (B.L. Fisher); Prov. Antsiranana, Nosy Be, ESE Andoany (= Hellville) (P.S. Ward); Galoko chain, Mont Galoko (Fisher et al.).Published as part of Bolton, Barry & Fisher, Brian, 2014, The Madagascan endemic myrmicine ants related to Eutetramorium (Hymenoptera: Formicidae): taxonomy of the genera Eutetramorium Emery, Malagidris nom. n., Myrmisaraka gen. n., Royidris gen. n., and Vitsika gen. n .., pp. 1-99 in Zootaxa 3791 (1) on pages 30-33, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.3791.1.
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