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Siles, S.S., Letter to Mary Knight, September 20, 1863
No full textStiles, S.S., Letter to Mary Knight, September 20, 1863. MS/52 William Knight Civil War Letters, Box 1, Folder 3. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. 1 PDF and 2 scans. Includes transcript.The letter, dated September 20, 1863, is from Camp Lee and addressed to Mary. The author, identified as S.S. Siles, expresses relief that William has returned home and hopes for his quick recovery. Siles mentions the difficulties faced by women who visit camps to bring their sick husbands home, noting that officers rarely pay them any attention.
Siles laments the poor condition of the tents, which are old and worn, failing to provide adequate shelter from rain. He mentions that the Quarter Master tried but failed to secure new tents in Savannah. The letter also touches on the precarious state of the Confederate army, suggesting that its future may hinge on an upcoming battle in Northern Georgia. Siles fears that a defeat could lead to mass desertions.
The letter describes the men as being very sickly, attributing this to their poor diet of only beef and cornmeal. Siles himself is not in good health, suffering from chest pains and fevers, but continues to perform his duties as an acting Orderly Sergeant. He urges Mary to tell William to write to him and to keep him updated with news
Declaration of Intention for Orazio Colletto
No full textDeclaration of Intention to become a citizen of the United States, as filled out and signed by Orazio Colletto. Applicant lists himself as a 58 year old farmer residing in Hammonton, New Jersey, born in Bordenaro, Italy on 17 January 1857, who sailed on the US bound vessel S.S. Prince. Declaration submitted and sworn June 3, 1915
ZAVIČAJNO OPREDJELJENJE S.S. KRANJČEVIĆA
No full textHrvatski pjesnik S.S. Kranjčević (1865-1908), iako stvaralac nacionalnih i univerzalnih dimenzija, u određenom broju svojih pjesama iskazivao je na osebujan način svoje zavičajno određenje. Te njegove pjesme prožete snažnim emocijskim nabojima predočavaju njegovo viđenje ondašnje hrvatske nacionalne sudbine na prostoru njegova rodnog grada Senja u kontekstu uskočke tradicije koja je Senjane i Hrvate toliko nadahnjivala slobodarstvom i otporom tuđinskim porobljivačkim nasrtajima.The Croatian poet S.S. Kranjčević (1865-1908), though an author of national and universal dimensions, expressed his own native disposition in a number of his poems. Those of his poems, which are imbued with a strong emotional charge, present his own seeing of the Croatian national desetiny of the time in the area of his native town of Senj, and in the context of the Uskok (fighters against the Venetians and Turks) tradition which so much insipred the inhabitants (of Senj) and Croats in general with the love of freedom and resistance to the foreign enslaving assaults
The Sikhs and caste : a study of the Sikh community in Leeds and Bradford
No full textThis thesis examines the persistence of caste among the Sikh
community in Leeds and, to some extent, in the neighbouring city of Bradford. The notion that the Sikhs are a casteless brotherhood is challenged in the context of a brief discussion of the Indian caste system, the function of caste in Punjabi society, and a comprehensive review of the writings by Sikh and non-Sikh authors concerning caste
practices among the Sikhs. The data for this study were collected by means of participant observation during the years 1980-1984. Their analysis demonstrates that caste continues to exist among Sikh migrants despite its rejection by the Sikh gurus. The Sikh community
in Leeds and Bradford is found to be comprised of several caste groups such as Jats, Ramgarhias, Bhatras, Jhirs, Julahas and others.
The significance of the arrival of Sikh families and children from India and East Africa is examined in order to understand the rapid development of caste-based gurdwaras and associations in Britain. A detailed study of two Sikh castes, i.e. the Ramgarhias and the Ravidasis, highlights that members of these caste groups take great pride in their caste identity manifested in the establishment of
their own biradari institutions in Britain.
The practice of caste endogamy and exogamy by the Sikhs is examined by analysing what role arranged marriage plays in perpetuating caste consciousness and caste solidarity. The capacity of caste for adaptation is demonstrated through the powers of the institution of biradari to modify traditional rules of got exogamy for the smooth
functioning of the institution of arranged marriage in Britain. Analysis of the life-cycle rituals provides new insights into the workings of caste, religion and the kinship system among the Sikhs. The role of the Sikh holy men is discussed to understand the quest for a living guru among the Sikhs. Comments are made on the role played by the gurdwaras in perpetuating Punjabi cultural traditions
among Sikh migrants, including the teaching of Punjabi to Sikh children.
A detailed examination of the existence and practices of caste institutions among the Sikhs in Leeds and Bradford leads to the conclusion that caste differences will persist in the internal organisation of the Sikhs in Britain
Ghatiana hyacintha Pati & Sharma 2014, sp. nov.
No full textGhatiana hyacintha sp. nov. (Figures 4A–C, 5A–H, 8B) Type specimens Holotype: male (cw 13.58 mm, cl 10.54 mm, ch 6.62 mm, fw 5.60 mm), coll. S.S. Jadhav and party (ZSI, WRC-C.1130), Mahadeb Mandir, Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, India, 16°25 ′ 24.2796 ″ N, 73°54 ′ 7.1964 ″ E, alt. 883 m; paratypes: 3 males (cw 12.36–13.42 mm, cl 9.56–10.24 mm, ch 6.06– 6.54 mm, fw 5.16–5.66 mm) and 2 females (cw 12.02–13.80 mm, cl 9.20–10.50 mm, ch 6.22–6.64 mm, fw 5.04–5.84 mm) (ZSI, WRC-C.825), same data as holotype. Diagnosis Carapace broader than long (cl/cw 0.76–0.78); anterolateral margin curved with finely serrated crest curving into branchial regions, short, oblique, distinct striations on lateral sides; epigastric crests distinct, low, broad, blunt; postorbital crests indistinct; epibranchial tooth indistinct; mesogastric groove long, deep, wide, extending into frontal region; frontal median triangle incomplete with only dorsal margin; epistomal median lobe broadly triangular with slightly acute apex, lacking median tooth (Figure 4A,B). Suture between thoracic sternites s2/s3 indistinct, suture between s3/s4 incomplete except for short lateral grooves; s1–s4 with setae spreading uniformly (Figures 4C, 5A). Male abdomen elongated T-shape; fifth abdominal somite broader than long; sixth abdominal somite longer than broad; telson longer than sixth abdominal somite (Figures 4C, 5B). G1 short, slightly curved outward with long terminal article (0.55 times length of subterminal segment); tip pointed; subterminal segment comparatively much broader than terminal article, basal half much broader than distal half (Figure 5E–G). G2 short with very short or vestigial terminal article (Figure 5H). Living specimens with violet carapace and legs (Figure 8B). Description Carapace slightly broader than long (cw/cl 1.3), narrow posteriorly, highly arched (ch/cl 0.63), anterolateral carapace inflated in frontal view; anterolateral margin curved with a very finely serrated crest curving into branchial regions, short, oblique, distinct striations on lateral sides; posterolateral margin with short, distinct, oblique striations; front slightly depressed in middle, vertically deflexed, broad, fw/cw 0.4; frontal margin nearly straight; epigastric crests distinct, low, broad, blunt; postorbital crests indistinct; external orbital angle poorly developed; epibranchial tooth indistinct, very close to level of supraorbital margin; postorbital region shallow; branchial regions inflated, rugose; subhepatic region with fine striations; cervical grooves poorly developed, interrupted; mesogastric groove long, deep, wide, extending into frontal region, bifurcate posteriorly; H-groove visible; frontal median triangle incomplete with only dorsal margin; epistomal median lobe broadly triangular with slightly acute apex, lacking distinct median tooth (Figure 4A,B). Chelipeds unequal; right chela larger; smooth; fingers of major cheliped with two or three larger teeth, fingers meeting only at tip; dactylus of major cheliped shorter than palm (Figure 5C); carpus with large blunt tooth; carpus almost devoid of bristles; outer surface of merus rugose. Ambulatory legs (p2–p5) long with very fine, small, tuft of two or three brownish bristles with yellowish tips mostly on margins; dactylus (p4 and p5) longer than propodus; longest propodus (p4) three times as long as broad. Suture between thoracic sternites s2/s3 indistinct, suture between s3/s4 missing except for two lateral grooves; s1–s4 with setae spreading uniformly (Figures 4C, 5A). Male abdomen elongated, T-shaped; fifth abdominal somite broader than long with concave lateral margins, distal width shorter than proximal width; sixth abdominal somite longer than broad, shorter than telson with convex lateral margins, proximal width equal to distal width; telson elongated, broadly rounded at apex (Figures 4C, 5B); male sternoabdominal cavity deep, very long, extending much beyond level of third maxilliped bases (Figure 4C). Exopod of first and second maxillipeds with long flagellum; exopod of third maxilliped lacking flagellum, longer than ischium; ventral sulcus on ischium shallow, towards centre; merus quadrangular, anterior external angle of merus right angled, slightly depressed (Figure 5D). Mandibular palp with two joints, terminal joint bilobed. G1 short, slightly curved outward with long terminal article (0.55 times length of subterminal segment); terminal article narrower than subterminal segment, tip pointed; subterminal segment broader than terminal article, basal half broader than distal half (Figure 5E–G). G2 short with very short or vestigial terminal article; proximal half of basal segment distinctly broader than distal half (Figure 5H). Colour Live animals have a violet carapace and chelipeds (Figure 8B); specimens preserved in ethanol have a dark brown carapace and faint violet chelipeds. Etymology The specific epithet, hyacintha alludes to the violet colour of the species with reference to the colour of the flowers of water hyacinth. Remarks Ghatiana hyacintha is similar to G. aurantiaca in overall carapace morphology and G1 structure. Nevertheless, the species can be distinguished by the colouration of the carapace, relative width of the carapace, appearance of the apex of the epistomal median lobe, pattern of the setae on thoracic sternites, and relative length of G1 terminal article and relative broadness of G1subterminal segment. For differences see Remarks for G. aurantiaca. Ecological notes Specimens were collected from burrows of the banks of small streams, and from under small stones. These crabs are generally more active during the rainy season (from June to September) (Pati and Sharma, unpublished data). Distribution Known only from the type locality. Key to the species of Ghatiana 1. Carapace of living specimens orange-red; wide (cl/cw 0.71–0.73); epistomal median lobe semicircular; thoracic sternites 3 and 4 smooth, lacking setae. G1 terminal article 0.45 times length of subterminal segment; basal twothirds of subterminal segment much broader than distal third................................................................................................ Ghatiana aurantiaca sp. nov. Carapace of living specimens violet; not widened (cl/cw 0.76–0.78); epistomal median lobe broadly triangular; thoracic sternites 3 and 4 setose. G1 terminal article 0.55 times length of subterminal segment; basal half of subterminal segment much broader than distal half.............. Ghatiana hyacintha sp. nov.Published as part of Pati, S. K. & Sharma, R. M., 2014, Description of Ghatiana, a new genus of freshwater crab, with two new species and a new species of Gubernatoriana (Crustacea: Decapoda: Brachyura: Gecarcinucidae) from the Western Ghat Mountains, India, pp. 1279-1298 in Journal of Natural History 48 (21) on pages 1292-1294, DOI: 10.1080/00222933.2013.859315, http://zenodo.org/record/400691
Real-space Manifestations of Bottlenecks in Turbulence Spectra
No full textAn energy-spectrum bottleneck, a bump in the turbulence spectrum between the inertial and dissipation ranges, is shown to occur in the non-turbulent, one-dimensional, hyperviscous Burgers equation and found to be the Fourier-space signature of oscillations in the real-space velocity, which are explained by boundary-layer-expansion techniques. Pseudospectral simulations are used to show that such oscillations occur in velocity correlation functions in one- and three-dimensional hyperviscous hydrodynamical equations that display genuine turbulence
Bending dynamics of semi-flexible particles in turbulent flows
No full textWe study the Lagrangian dynamics of semi-flexible particles in laminar as well as in homogeneous and isotropic turbulent flows by means of analytically solvable stochastic models and direct numerical simulations. The statistics of the bending angle is qualitatively different in laminar and turbulent flows and exhibits a strong dependence on the topology of the velocity field. In particular, in two-dimensional turbulence, particles are either found in a fully extended or in a fully folded configuration; in three dimensions, the predominant configuration is the fully extended one
Low Reynolds Number Effects on Jets from Round, Square and Elliptical Orifices
No full textAn experimental study was undertaken to investigate low Reynolds number effects on mixing characteristics and turbulent transport phenomena in the near and intermediate regions of free orifice jets. The cross-sections examined were round, square and ellipse of aspect ratio 3. For each orifice cross-section, detailed velocity measurements were obtained at the following 4 Reynolds number based on the equivalent diameter and maximum velocity: 2500, 4300, 8500 and 17000. A high resolution particle image velocimetry was used to conduct measurements in the symmetry planes that extend from the exit to 15 equivalent diameters. Preliminary results show that an axis-switching happens at 2.7 equivalent diameters in the case of ellipse nozzle which leads to a higher spread rate compared to square and round ones. Also increase in Reynolds number decreases the jet widths
Differential diffusive instabilities of miscible two-layer stratifications in porous media and Hele-Shaw cells
No full textIn porous media, a stratification of a given solution on top of another miscible solution can be buoyantly unstable because of an unstable density stratification or because of differential diffusive effects. The former is the well known Rayleigh–Taylor (RT) mechanism wherein the interface is destabilized by the denser solution overlying a less dense one in the gravity field. Whereas the latter is of particular interest in the field of oceanography, when the upper solution is less dense than the lower one with the lower component diffusing faster than the upper one, resulting in a double diffusive (DD) instability. Similarly, a diffusive-layer convection (DLC) instability has also been observed for a stable density stratification with the upper solute diffusing faster than the lower one. Though the literature on differential diffusion effects is pretty vast, very few studies have managed to establish a connection, both qualitatively and quantitatively, between numerical simulations and experimental observations, which is the basis of the present study. We report our findings in a broad parameter range where the instability mechanism could be triggered by an unstable density stratification or due to differential diffusive effects, or even both, resulting in mixed modes
Personal Archive Fund of S.S. Aydarov (1928–2014)
No full textThe paper describes the personal archive fund of a famous architect, author of a number of studies on the architecture of Volga Bolgaria and Khan's Kazan, author of restoration projects for architectural monuments: Bilyar, Bolgar fortified settlements, Sviyazhsk, Kazan Kremlin. The fund (No. 18) consists of 8 inventories. Inventory 1 includes study materials: materials for theses, scientific publications, as well as materials on the Bolgars, Sviyazhsk, Kazan and the Kazan Kremlin. Inventory 2 reveals S.S. Aydarov s scientific and organizational activities: research work at Kazan State University of Architecture and Engineering , reports of the research and production restoration workshop, documents related to the development of the General Plan of Kazan, development of the Republican Humanitarian Innovative Program “Borders of the Republic of Tatarstan - the Historical Boulevard of Kazan”, as well as conference materials, documents related to teaching activities: student lectures, graduation projects, thesis reviews. Inventory 3 contains biographical materials: characteristics, awards, diplomas, certificates of honor. Inventory 4 consists of correspondence. Inventory 5 features visual materials represented by drawings of architectural monuments. Inventory 6 consists of materials by others students of S.S. Aydarov, and extracts from literature about Kazan. Inventory 7 is represented by various documents: newspaper extracts, notebooks with notes, synopses on architecture. Inventory 8 contains materials about S.S. Aydarov, such as articles, and materials about his family
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