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Donald Dinnie and A. A. Cameron
No full textGreatest athletes, G. D. Charlie Donaldson, Glascow, Apollo's Magazin
Alloperla prognoides Surdick & Stark 2004
No full textAlloperla prognoides Surdick & Stark (Figs. 1-21) Alloperla furcula: sensu Stark & Harris, 1986:177, Not Surdick, 1981. Alloperla prognoides Surdick & Stark in Surdick, 2004:20. Holotype ♂ (United States National Museum), Little River, Hwy 59, Baldwin Co., Alabama. Alloperla prognoides: Willet & Stark, 2009:117.Redescription of male epiproct. Material examined. New State Record. FLORIDA: Escambia Co, Pine Barren Creek, below US Hwy 29, N 30°46’30.04”, W 87°20’15.64”, 30 April 2008, D. Ray, G. Chiello, 3 adult ♂ (reared), 5 larvae. Same, except 22 April 2008 with F. Butera, 5 larvae. Big Escambia Creek, below Fannie Rd, N 30°58’50.4”, W 87°13’43.9”, 25 March 2010, 5 larvae, D. Ray, R. Abad. Same, except 28 April 2010, 1 adult ♂, 1 larva. Canoe Creek, above Bratt Rd, N 30°57’22”, W 87°20’49” 24, April 2009, D. Ray, R. Abad, 1♂, 3 larvae. Perdido River, 250 m above Brushy Creek confluence, N 30°47’37”, W 87°33’42”, 22 April 2009, D. Ray, R. Abad, 2♂ (reared), 36♀ (2 reared), 4 larvae. Pine Barren Creek, below US Hwy 29, N 30°46’30.04”, W 87°20’15.64”, 28 April 2009, D. Ray, R. Abad, 1♂ (reared), 3♀ (reared). Brushy Creek, above Pineville Road, N 30°47’47.6”, W 87°33’24.4”, 25 February 2008, D. Ray, L. Donelan, G. Chiello, 3 larvae. Egg. Outline elongate oval. Length ca. 290 µm, width ca. 174 µm. Collar short, ca. 14 µm long and ca. 33 µm wide, and consisting of a single irregular row of large, irregularly shaped meshes (Figs. 1-2). Chorionic surface covered throughout with fine micropunctures (Figs. 2-3). Micropylar orifices somewhat tear drop shaped and at least twice as large as micropunctures (Fig. 4); micropylar canals slanted. Larva. Body length (not including cerci) 5.2-7.2 mm (n = 18); body slender, dorsoventrally flattened; general color pale brown, faint brown markings on head, thorax, and abdomen; legs pale; abdominal tergites with brown speckling anteriorly. Head. Mandible with ca. 5 teeth, apical tooth scoopshaped; dorsal surface bearing a submarginal setal row more or less parallel to marginal setal row which terminates near base of tooth 4 (Fig. 5); ventral surface with patch of acanthae near base of tooth 5; marginal setal row consisting of ca. 12 major setae. Maxillary laciniae with single apical tooth and prominent row of ca. 12 long setae (Figs. 6-7). Postocular area with 2 long setae (Fig. 11). Thorax. Pronotal disk darkened marginally, body of sclerite uniformly pale brown. Pronotal setae arising antero- and posterolaterally; anterolateral setae set in cluster of 1 long seta and 5-7 shorter setae; posterolateral area with 2 widely spaced setae (Fig. 11). Wingpad outer margins broadly rounded, inner margins slightly divergent; short setae scattered along lateral margins (Fig. 12); distinct medial notch apparent during pre-emergent stage. Mesonotal setae of various lengths anterolaterally; group of short setae extending mesally near anterior margin. Foretibia with dorsal fringe of dense, very long hairs; sparse ventral fringe of long hairs, mixed with stout setae (Fig. 13); apex set with several stout spine-like setae ventrally. Forefemora dorsally covered with many spine-like appressed setae; dorsal fringe of long hairs, denser distally; mix of long and short setae ventrally. Abdomen. Sparse covering of fine, pale clothing hairs; posterior abdominal tergal margins fringed with short setae, incomplete mesally, pair of longer submesal setae, additional longer setae laterally (Fig. 14). Cerci 10-12 segmented; plumate vertical fringe on distal half; dorsal fringe of intercalary hairs on posterior 4-5 segments (Fig. 15); ventral fringe of intercalary hairs on posterior 5-6 segments; fringe somewhat more strongly developed along ventral margin than along dorsal margin; segmental cercal whorls consist of mixed setal types including groups of fine setae and larger, spine-like setae (Figs. 8-10). Remarks. As mentioned, larvae of most species of Alloperla remain undescribed; therefore, it is presently not possible to provide a definitive diagnosis. However, for the eastern Nearctic species for which detailed illustrations are available, A. concolor Ricker by Fiance (1977), A. natchez by Brown & Stark (1995), and A. imbecilla (Say) by Stewart & Stark (2002), a comparison of their illustrations reveals a number of potentially promising characters for distinguishing larvae of Alloperla species (Brown & Stark 1995). Further comparison of the illustrations of the cerci from the publications listed above with Fig. 15 of this study shows that the larvae can be separated based on the number of cercal segments. The cercus comprises 10-12 segments in penultimate and last instar A. prognoides, whereas its sister species, A. natchez has 13 segments, A. imbecilla has 15-16 segments, and A. concolor has 18 segments. Additionally, A. natchez and A. prognoides have a cercal fringe of intercalary hairs which is more strongly developed dorsally than ventrally, whereas the dorsal and ventral fringes appear equally developed for A. imbecilla and A. concolor. Another character with diagnostic value is the setation of the posterolateral area of the pronotum, which in A. imbecilla has 4 posterolateral setae, compared with 2 posterolateral setae as seen in A. concolor, A. natchez, and A. prognoides. The egg is very similar to that of A. natchez (Brown & Stark 1995) in shape, collar form and chorionic detail, although the surface micropores of that species appear finer and more defined than in A. prognoides. Images of the male epiproct (Figs. 16-21) are presented for comparison with those in Willett & Stark (2009) made from Alabama specimens. Distribution. Alloperla prognoides is currently known from only Coastal Plain Alabama and the far western Florida panhandle (Escambia County). The species was first reported from Alabama (Baldwin, Escambia, Monroe Cos.) in Stark & Harris (1986) as A. furcula based on one male and 13 females collected between 11 May and 24 June. The authors noted that “the epiproct of the single male specimen is shorter and wider than in South Carolina specimens,” which suggested the specimen represented an undescribed species. Subsequently, A. prognoides was described by Surdick and Stark (2004) based on specimens collected in 1985 (late April-May) by Steve Harris from the Little River (Alabama: Baldwin, Monroe County) and Autauga Creek (Alabama: Autauga County). No other Alloperla species have been recorded from Coastal Plain Alabama or Florida. Other Alloperla species do occur in Alabama above the Fall Line: A. atlantica Baumann, A. caudata Frison, A. hamata Surdick, A. idei (Ricker), and A. usa Ricker (Stark & Harris 1986; Surdick 2004). There is always the possibility that one of these species, or another Coastal Plain endemic of Alloperla, overlaps in range with A. prognoides.Published as part of Ray, Donald H., Rasmussen, Andrew K., Peters, Janice G. & Stark, Bill P., 2010, The Larva And Egg Of Alloperla Prognoides (Plecoptera: Chloroperlidae), With Ecological Notes And New State Records From Florida, U. S. A., pp. 256-266 in Illiesia 6 (19) on pages 257-259, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.476002
Michigan State University Professor Emeritus Donald A. Yates talks about Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges and his relationship with MSU
No full textIn a lecture entitled "Borges and MSU", Michigan State University Professor Emeritus Donald A. Yates discusses his long personal and professional relationship with acclaimed Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges. Yates describes Borges' childhood, reads from his work and tells of helping bring the author to MSU as an artist in residence in 1976. Yates says that knowing Borges "is probably the most important thing in my life". Yates is introduced by MSU Assistant Director of Libraries Peter Berg and MSU Professor Michael Koppisch
Figs. 11-15. Alloperla prognoides nymphal structures. 11. Head and pronotum. 12. Mesonotum and metanotum. 13. Foreleg. 14. Abdominal segments 7-10 in The Larva And Egg Of Alloperla Prognoides (Plecoptera: Chloroperlidae), With Ecological Notes And New State Records From Florida, U.S.A.
No full textFigs. 11-15. Alloperla prognoides nymphal structures. 11. Head and pronotum. 12. Mesonotum and metanotum. 13. Foreleg. 14. Abdominal segments 7-10, dorsal aspect of male. 15. Cercus, lateral aspect.Published as part of Ray, Donald H., Rasmussen, Andrew K., Peters, Janice G. & Stark, Bill P., 2010, The Larva And Egg Of Alloperla Prognoides (Plecoptera: Chloroperlidae), With Ecological Notes And New State Records From Florida, U.S.A., pp. 256-266 in Illiesia 6 (19) on page 261, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.476002
La « Politique » d'Aristote. Sept exposés et discussions par Rudolf Stark, Donald J. Allan, Pierre Aubenque, Paul Moraux, Raymond Weil, G. J. D. Aalders H. Wzn., Olof Gigon (Entretiens sur l'Antiquité classique, t. XI), 1965
No full textMoreau Joseph. La « Politique » d'Aristote. Sept exposés et discussions par Rudolf Stark, Donald J. Allan, Pierre Aubenque, Paul Moraux, Raymond Weil, G. J. D. Aalders H. Wzn., Olof Gigon (Entretiens sur l'Antiquité classique, t. XI), 1965. In: Revue des Études Anciennes. Tome 67, 1965, n°3-4. pp. 491-494
Donald Featherstone, 1918- 2013: iconic wargaming author
No full textDonald Featherstone became the iconic wargaming author of the 20th century, with over forty books on wargaming and military history. His first wargaming book in 1962, War Games, included multiple conceptual leaps to change the projectile firing toy cannon system used by H G Wells, into game systems that could be used to replicate all periods of warfare. His World War II service with the British Army tank regiment informed his later writing about the experience of the ordinary soldier from all ages of history. He used his eighteen year editorship of the Wargamer’s Newsletter to encourage and inspire many of the key amateur and professional wargamers who became key figures in the emerging hobby of wargaming and the professional use of wargaming for training and analysis
Photos of Silver Medal Winners
No full textReaders posing; Benjamin Moore; Robert Gray; Donald Gordon; Hugh Pemberton; G. M. Proctor; Thos. Jarvie; Daniel Liggu
Architecture in tension: an examination of the position of the architect in the private and public sectors, focusing on the training and careers of Sir Basil Spence (1907-1976) and Sir Donald Gibson (1908-1991)
No full textIn the early 1900s tensions began to appear within the architectural profession,
as private practitioners struggled to deal with the implications of professional
colleagues moving into public sector employment. Sir Basil Spence and Sir
Donald Gibson began their architectural training in the mid-1920s and, as
tensions between the sectors intensified, Spence entered private practice and
Gibson chose to enter the public sector. Each became an exemplar of his
chosen sector of the profession and yet both have, until recently, escaped
critical attention. The tensions between the public and private sectors of the
profession have been acknowledged within the historiography, but not received
detailed analysis.
This thesis advances the current historiography by presenting an examination
of the division between the sectors, focusing on the relationship between the
RIBA and the public sector union AASTA and assessing the influence of
AASTA on Gibson's Coventry City Architect's Department.
Through an examination of archival material, contemporary published material,
and buildings, this thesis builds on the work of the Sir Basil Spence Archive
Project, adding detailed accounts of his early life, architectural training, and
RIBA presidency, presenting new information and correcting certain aspects of
the accepted historiography. It likewise presents new information on Gibson's
early life and training and his central role in achieving improved status and
representation for the public sector. An analysis of selected projects provides a
comparative study of their contrasting approaches to architecture: the
technically informed, collaborative team-work of Gibson and the individual
artistry of Spence.
Both men played pivotal roles in reforming the RIBA and in changing public and
professional perceptions of the architect, nevertheless, the long lineage and
complex nature of tensions within the profession meant that the public/private
division was never be bridged and issues of status and representation
remained essentially immutable
The macroeconomics of the public sector deficit : the case of Morocco
No full textThis paper tries to uncover the reasons underlying the performance of the Moroccan economy. The author argues that wage moderation and judicious monetary policies were instrumental in restraining inflation. With one brief exception in 1983, monetary authorities remained firmly committed to eschew any inflationary financing of the budget deficit. This strategy could only succeed however because of the wide ranging system of credit and monetary regulations which worked to channel domestic funds toward the Treasury at relatively low costs. The prospects for the continuation of such a strategy are not favourable however. As far as the growth performance is concerned, it appears that it can be attributed to an outstanding export response to the new trade regime on the one hand and a set of favourable supply shocks, including a string of recordagricultural harvests and the collapse of real oil prices, on the other. The paper studies the evolution of the budget and its different components and argues that the reluctance by Morocco's policy makers to monetize existing budget deficits is well explained by the sharply unfavourable trade-offs between higher monetization and inflation existing in Morocco. It analyzes the implications that continuing budgetary disequilibria has on investment and saving decisions and finds that such implications may be substantial, even though they may not work their way exclusively through traditional interest rates channels.Economic Theory&Research,Environmental Economics&Policies,Banks&Banking Reform,Public Sector Economics&Finance,Financial Intermediation
Donald O. Thompson: A remembrance
No full textThis paper was developed from the remarks delivered to honor Don Thompson by the banquet speakers at the 40th QNDE meeting, July 2013. Don died peacefully at his home just days later on July 29th after a two year battle with cancer. “Don was a tenacious fighter for what he believed in, and his vision and perseverance did much to establish NDE in both the US and wider global R&D community. He will be greatly missed by his many friends and colleagues in the NDE community”.This proceeding may be downloaded for personal use only. Any other use requires prior permission of the author and AIP Publishing. This proceeding appeared in Achenbach, Jan Drewes, G. Alers, Lester W. Schmerr Jr, and Leonard J. Bond. "Donald O. Thompson: A remembrance." AIP Conference Proceedings 1581, no. 1 (2014): 2135-2150. DOI: 10.1063/1.4865087. Posted with permission.</p
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