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Wine, Art & Words
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Date: 10-5-2019
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Tuition: $30.00
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Celebrate Every Voice!
Please join Women Writing for (a) Change for an evening of Wine, Art & Words:
Advance Tickets $30 - Purchase Online
Advance tickets available until 4:00 pm on Friday, October 4.
Tickets are $35 at the door on Saturday, October 5.
Taste the wine, enjoy food bites and listen to the guitar music of Richard Goering, as you peruse silent auction items and the current exhibit in the gallery at our new venue--the Kennedy Heights Arts Center, Lindner Annex. A short interlude in the event showcases several WWf(a)C writers presenting brief readings. View a sampling of silent auction items here.
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How Chinese policies are made
China's growth is mediated, regulated, overseen and guided by a wide array of policymakers, institutions, rules, and bodies, all of whom reform and guide China's economy and help China interact with the region and the world. This program will pull back the curtain to reveal what and who is behind this complex economic, social and political system.
Despite considerable public interest in China, there is still little knowledge about how policy decisions are made. This program will build greater Australian capacity to analyse China's economy, finance and business, social policies and defence. Participants will examine how Chinese policies are made, who makes them, and how disputes are resolved.
Refer PDF at bottom for detailed course schedule. Group discounts available, contact us.
Course overview
Almost every public policy decision made today has a China dimension to it. Therefore, knowledge of Chinese policymaking is an essential qualification in the effective fulfillment of public servants' responsibilities. Without a deeper understanding of policymaking within China, misunderstandings with severe implications can impact the decisions of Australian public servants, business, security, defence, and media communities as well as the greater Australian public.
This program will pull back the curtain to reveal what and who is behind this complex economic and political system. Current and future Australian decision makers will be provided with the knowledge and tools to make more informed and better public policy related to the bilateral relationship.
Over two intensive periods, participants will learn how Chinese policies are made, who makes them, and how disputes over them are resolved. Each session will be unique, with in-depth tutorials and participant-led discussions about how Chinese policies are constructed and implemented.
By the end of the program, participants will have the knowledge and the tools to understand not only how policies in China are made, but also will have developed their own framework of Chinese policymaking which they can apply in their own relevant area of work.
Core topics:
The course is divided into several sessions covering such topics as: public & private ownership in China, social-welfare policymaking, minority policy, financial and banking institutions, military-civilian integration, technological policy and Chinese foreign policy.
Each session will include a presentation by relevant experts including academics, researchers, senior public servants and business leaders. Each presentation will be followed by participant-led workshops facilitated by presenters and program academic leads.
Learning outcomes
- Understand the actors involved in Chinese policymaking.
- Understand the process by which policies are made at all levels of government
- Apply knowledge in research relevant to field.
- Be able to discuss Chinese economic decision making with a clear framework and knowledge base.
- Gain a deeper understanding and be able to critically analyse, discuss and debate China's changing role in the world and relations with other states.
Who should attend?
This program is designed for mid/senior level public servants whose work duties would be aided by a more informed understanding of the peculiarities of Chinese policymaking. Australian government will be able to make more accurate assessments of China's policy strategies and realise Australia's interests in its engagement on all areas including trade, the environment, healthcare, energy and education. Participants should be prepared to frame their particular interest in Chinese policy in conjunction with their employer, with the aim to complete a research project related to that interest.
It is also suitable for participants in not-for-profits and media industry. Participants will be able to provide better analysis of Chinese policy announcements, providing the public with more informed understanding of the country and its policies.
Indicative assessment
Details of the final assessment will be provided on the course home page. Participants are supported to think about the course content in relation to their area of professional interest, producing a tailored 3000 word research project to be submitted in early December.
Course convenor
David M Lampton
School of Advanced International Studies, John Hopkins University
David M. Lampton is Professor Emeritus and former Hyman Professor and Director of SAIS-China and China Studies at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, having also served as Dean of Faculty from 2004-2012. Formerly President of the National Committee on United States-China Relations, he is the author of many books including, The Three Faces of Chinese Power: Might, Money, and Minds (University of California Press, 2008) and Following the Leader: Ruling China, from Deng Xiaoping to Xi Jinping (University of California Press, 2014). Having received his doctorate from Stanford University, Professor Lampton went on to head the China Studies programs at the American Enterprise Institute and at The Nixon Center (now The Center for National Interest). He is an Honorary Senior Fellow of the American Studies Institute of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and was the inaugural winner of the Scalapino Prize in July 2010 awarded by the National Bureau of Asian Research and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. He consults with government, business, foundations, and is on the board of several non-governmental and educational organizations, including the Executive Committee of the National Committee on US-China Relations.
Ryan Manuel
Asia Global Institute, The University of Hong Kong
Ryan Manuel is Director of Policy Research, and a former Asia Global Fellow, at Asia Global Institute. He was previously an academic at Oxford University and The Australian National University, a Senior China Analyst with the Australian government and a management consultant with the Boston Consulting Group. Dr. Manuel's most recent work is a book called How to Rule in China, which created large databases of Chinese government and Party documentation and other primary source material in order to analyze how rules are made and followed in various parts of the Chinese political system. He holds a doctorate from Oxford University, where he was a Rhodes Scholar.
Course presenter(s)
- Jan Adams (Former Ambassador of Australia to the People's Republic of China, DFAT)
- Peter Cai (Group Chief Advisor, Virgin Australia)
- Michael Clarke (National Security College, ANU)
- John Edwards (Senior Fellow, Lowy Institute)
- Jane Golley (Director, Australian Centre on China in the World, ANU)
- Troy Hey (Executive General Manager, MMG Ltd)
- Paul Hubbard (International Economic Unit, PM&C)
- Bradley Jones (Head, International Department Reserve Bank of Australia)
- Andy Kennedy (Crawford School of Public Policy, ANU)
- Elly Lawson (FAS, North Asia Division, DFAT)
- John Lord (Chairman, Huawei Australia)
- Richard McGregor (Senior Fellow, Lowy Institute)
- Meghan Quinn (Deputy Secretary, Macroeconomic Group, Treasury)
- Helen Sawczak (CEO, Australia China Business Council)
- Jiao Wang (University of Melbourne)
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10 Nov 2018 - 17 Nov 2018
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New Zealand is home to a stunning array of golf courses. From the most magnificent ocean-side layouts to those courses carved out of the mountainous backdrop of Queenstown. New Zealand is quite simply one of those destinations that must be done at least once in one's golfing lifetime. Marquee golf courses such as Kauri Cliffs, Cape Kidnappers and Jack's Point have been designed to make the most of the natural terrain and to show off the amazing scenery. As well as the golf, we will experience the sublime natural environments of the Country, the exquisite food and wine and the warm hospitality. With dramatic scenery, greenery, long stretches of coastline, soaring mountains and fabulous golf courses, New Zealand is a must, even if it has taken 30 years for the tour to commence!
If you wish to stay for a shorter duration than the three weeks, please let us know and this will not be a problem at all. We will reprice the itinerary for you and put the necessary arrangements in place. Furthermore, if you wish to break up the journey with stopovers in Singapore or other destinations, we can assist with these arrangements if required.
Please note that for this tour, we have included the cost of the internal flights within the tour price. Due to the logistics of the tour, we need everyone travelling together on the same internal flights; hence it was more prudent on this occasion to include the costs of the flights in the tour prices.
I know it's a long way to travel, but I very much hope that you will join me on what should be an experience that will live with us forever. If so, please email, call or let us know via the web-site, and we will send you the booking confirmation details accordingly.
Saturday 10th November – Welcome to New Zealand, North Island and the Northland region
On arrival into Auckland we will be met by a local representative and accompanied to the domestic terminal for the flight to Northland. The cost of the internal flight is included within the tour cost. On arrival into Northland, we will be met and transferred to the Copthorne Hotel, which overlooks the incredible Bay of Islands. The Northland region has many important historic sites, which makes it a place of deep significance for New Zealanders. The region is home to the Bay of Islands, an area with over 140 islands and unspoiled beaches, and it is quite simply a superb location to commence our tour of New Zealand.
Overnight at the Copthorne Hotel & Resort, Bay of Islands
Sunday 11th November – Bay of Islands
Our first full day will be at a very relaxed pace. The morning will be at leisure and in the afternoon we will enjoy a cruise in the Bay of Islands. We will search for dolphins and other marine life, from our catamaran, the Dolphin Seeker, as we journey around the Bay of Islands right to the end of the Cape Brett Peninsula, to the famous Hole in the Rock on Motukokako Island. We will need to keep an eye out for common and bottlenose dolphins, whales and other marine life. Our hosts for the cruise have years of experience locating dolphins in these waters.
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Monday 12th Novmeber – Kauri Cliffs Golf Club
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Overnight at the Copthorne Hotel & Resort, Bay of Islands
Tuesday 13th November – Departures, Wainui Golf Club and onward to Auckland
Today we check out of the hotel and firstly travel south by road for approximately 2 hours to the exquiste Wainui Golf Club. Home to the latest Puddicombe Golf Design, the championship layout in the rolling hills of Wainui, stands apart as one of the finest golf layouts in the North Island. The Wainui course is an 18-hole, 6,485 metre par 72 course that excites scratch golfers and challenges novices. The course incorporates the natural topography of the New Zealand countryside and captures the rugged beauty of Kiwi landscapes. Wainui offers golfers of all levels pristine golf surfaces, five tee deck options, varied shot options from the tee with multiple layup areas all on sand capped fairways. Having completed our round, we will drive for a further 45 minutes to the marvellous city of Auckland, where we will check in to the SkyCity Hotel.
Overnight at the SkyCity Hotel, Auckland
Wednesday 14th November – Titirangi Golf Club and City Tour
We have a combination of golf and sightseeing today. In the morning we will play Titirangi Golf Club, which is just 15 minutes' drive from downtown Auckland. Designed by the renowned British designer Dr Alister MacKenzie, the course opened in the 1920s, and is a shot maker's course that features MacKenzie's signature bunkering. Though not long, this course is described as brutally strategic. The most memorable hole, the par 5 13th, is short but demanding, with a narrow fairway and a tee box placed behind a tree-shrouded gully which obscures both the green and the fairway.
In the afternoon we will enjoy a guided city tour. Auckland is frequently rated as one of the world's most liveable cities, with world-class shopping, restaurants, bars and galleries, encircled by wine regions, stunning beaches, pristine rainforest and the magnificent Hauraki Gulf. The city is based around two large harbours. In the centre, the iconic Sky Tower has views of the Viaduct Harbour, which is full of yachts and lined with bars and cafes. Auckland Domain, the city's oldest park, is based around an extinct volcano and home to the formal Wintergardens. Near Downtown, Mission Bay Beach has a seaside promenade, all of which we will see at first hand on the tour.
Overnight at the SkyCity Hotel, Auckland
Thursday 15th November – Waiheke Island Gourmet Food & Wine Tour (Full day)
Today we travel by ferry to Waiheke Island. Waiheke Island is 92 square kilometres of sandy beaches, vineyards, native bush settings, pristine coastline, olive groves and laid back seaside villages and is only a 35 minute cruise from Auckland. Having been met by a local island guide, we will enjoy succulent fresh oysters, award-winning olive oil and other locally produced speciality foods, accompanied by wines from some of the Island's top boutique vineyards. Our guide will provide an entertaining and informative commentary along the way. We will visit an award winning olive oil mill, followed by two vineyards, each offering a range of gourmet tastes to accompany their wines. Treats may include oysters straight from Te Matuku Bay, wild honey, the famous local green herb spread and artisan cheeses. The day also includes a platter lunch at one of the top vineyard restaurants.
Overnight at the SkyCity Hotel, Auckland
Friday 16th November – Windross Farm Golf Club
We are back on the fairways today at Windross Farm Golf Club. Windross Farm is a spectacular golf course located only 35 minutes south of Auckland. Designed by Brett Thomson with course consultant, Phil Tataurangi, the course is known for its challenging degrees of interest. Apart from the undulating greens, 38 bunkers and minimal tree presence, the major feature of the course is the water in its many forms with four large lakes interlaced with numerous burns (streams) threading their way in and out of impressive, yet imposing, wetland areas. It is a course that can be challenging or challenged by any level of player on every hole and every shot.
Overnight at the SkyCity Hotel, Auckland
Saturday 17th November – Departures and onward to Taupo
After breakfast, we check out of the hotel, say farewell to Auckland and head to Taupo. The journey will be by plane from Auckland to Taupo with a transfer from Taupo Airport to the Millennium Hotel & Resort overlooking Lake Taupo. The cost of the internal flight is included within the tour cost.
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Just wanted to say a "big thank you"to Barney and Jennie for a fantastic holiday. The Anahita was excellent and the food superb. We met some lovely new clients and caught up with old friends. Barney, as usual, made sure everything went very smoothly not an easy task as we all know, although made less onerous with Jennie there to assist. Roll on the next trip.
Excellent trip!All the golf courses were good with Arcangues just winning as favourite over Les Moliets. Biarritz has wonderful bars and restaurants serving amazing food and too many cocktails! On our day off we visited the aquarium which was very interesting too.
My first visit to Cyprus tooBefore I went many people told me I would love it and May was definitely the month to go. They were so right, the weather was fantastic, facilities to meet all my requirements, good food and the key requirements lovely golf courses and good company. Many thanks to David and Liz for a really enjoyable holiday.
My first time to Cyprusbut was pleasantly impressed with the hotel and golf courses , as with most trips it's your fellow travellers that can either make or break the trip . Was very lucky that my fellow travellers were both friendly and great fun to be with, helped along by both David and Liz who were just fantastic hosts, looking forward to Greece in September, and making more friends. Great trip many thanks Gary. Oh I just love my pink hat😉 lol
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The role of the integument with respect to different modes of locomotion in the Nematalycidae (Endeostigmata)
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Previous research on the locomotion of the Nematalycidae has only been undertaken on Gordialycus, which is by far the most elongated genus of the family. Gordialycus is dependent on an unusual form of peristalsis to move around. It was not known whether the genera of Nematalycidae with shorter bodies also used this mode of locomotion. Our videographic recordings of Osperalycus did not reveal peristalsis. Instead, this mite appears to move around the mineral regolith via the expansion and constriction of the metapodosomal and genital region, allowing greater versatility in the way that the annular regions contract and extend. This type of locomotion would enable relatively short bodied nematalycids to anchor themselves into secure positions before extending their anterior regions through tight spaces. Low-temperature scanning electron micrographs show that the short bodied genera have integumental features that appear to be associated with this mode of locomotion. Peristalsis is almost certainly a more derived form of locomotion that is an adaptation to the unusually long body form of Gordialycus.
KeywordsPeristalsis Striations Anal valves LT-SEM Videography
The Nematalycidae possess several idiosyncratic features that pertain to their locomotion: the length of the body is lined with annular striations (annuli); legs I–II are separated from legs III–IV (the metapodosoma) by a long anterior region of the body; the genitalia are positioned directly behind the metapodosoma; finally, Nematalycidae possess a long posterior region behind the genitalia.
These highly elongated mites move around like worms by extending and contracting their bodies. The soft and flexible region of the integument between successive annuli folds or bends when the associated body region contracts, forcing the annuli together. Conversely, when the integument between successive annuli straightens, the annuli push apart and the associated body region extends. The contraction of a body region is induced by muscles that underlie the integument. The extension of the body occurs where longitudinal muscles relax. Although extension may be facilitated by some degree of elasticity in the integument (Haupt and Coineau 1999), any large degree of extension requires the generation of hydraulic pressure in the haemocoel via the constriction of another region of the body. Like other mites, the Nematalycidae lack circular muscles for reducing the body diameter (Haupt and Coineau 1999).
The annuli are lined with flat projections known as palettes, which are orientated so that their edges are perpendicular with respect to the annuli. These palettes have also been found in the Nanorchestidae (Alberti et al. 1981). Their function is not certain, but it has been hypothesized that they may be used to form a plastron to help avoid drowning (Haupt and Coineau 1999; Rounsevell and Greenslade 1988). It is likely that the Nematalycidae also (or instead) use them to improve the traction of the integument during movement (Coineau et al. 1978; Haupt and Coineau 1999).
Knowledge of the locomotion of the Nematalycidae has been based solely on studies of Gordialycus, an exceptionally elongated genus that can move via a form of peristalsis (Coineau and Coineau 1979; Coineau et al. 1978; Haupt and Coineau 1999). Given the lack of circular muscles for reducing the body diameter, peristalsis in Gordialycus only involves longitudinal muscles (Haupt and Coineau 1999; see the section of the discussion on anal valves for a more a detailed explanation).
The peristaltic motion of Gordialycus may only be suited to its unusually long body shape. We therefore undertook a comparative study of integumental characters associated with locomotion in the Nematalycidae using both light microscopy and low-temperature scanning electron microscopy (LT-SEM). The study was based on specimens of Cunliffea strenzkei Cunliffe, cf. Psammolycus sp. n., Osperalycus tenerphagus Bolton and Klompen, and Gordialycus spp. n. A–B. In addition, the locomotion of live specimens of O. tenerphagus was filmed. The videos of the live specimens were used to help interpret how integumental features observed under LT-SEM are used in locomotion. LT-SEM images of the other genera were examined to determine whether they shared some of these integumental features and, therefore, probably a similar mode of locomotion.
Materials and methods
LT-SEM was carried out at the US Department of Agriculture, Electron and Confocal Microscopy Unit (Beltsville, MD, USA), using a S-4700 field emission scanning electron microscope (Hitachi High Technologies America, Pleasanton, CA, USA). Images were captured and processed using the techniques described in Bolton et al. (2014). Specimens were collected via soil washing in accordance with Kethley (1991). The technique was modified for collecting live specimens of O. tenerphagus for LT-SEM (see videography section below). All other species were collected in accordance with the original protocol and then stored in 80–95 % alcohol until they were mounted for LT-SEM.
Five species were collected and observed using LT-SEM: Gordialycus spp. n. A, B; O. tenerphagus; cf. Psammolycus sp. n.; and C. strenzkei. Gordialycus sp. A and B are the same as Gordialycus sp. A and B in Bolton et al. (in preparation). Osperalycus tenerphagus was collected from a silty clay loam in Columbus, Ohio. The other species were collected from sands in Indiana, Florida and California. Vouchers of all taxa are deposited at the Ohio State University Acarology Collection. Specimens were prepared for LT-SEM using the techniques described in Bolton et al. (2014).
Live specimens of O. tenerphagus were collected using a modification of Kethley's soil flotation method (Kethley 1991). The specimens were removed from floated material that had not yet been sieved. The floated material was placed into a Petri dish and observed under a dissection microscope. Any live specimens, if present, were then delicately lifted out. Some were placed on a small chunk of silty clay loam from their native soil and filmed using a stereomicroscope (Nikon SMZ-1500) equipped with a digital camcorder (Sony HDR-HC7). Note that the interstitial pores of this type of soil are too small to allow the passage of mites; O. tenerphagus must instead be living within the cracks and voids.
Other live specimens were placed directly in oil immersion fluid (Zeiss immersol 518N) and very gently mounted on a conventional slide underneath a circular coverslip (10 mm diameter). The mites were then filmed using a Zeiss Axioskop™ equipped with a phase contrast optical system and a digital camcorder (same make and model as above).
Results and description
Integument and idiosomal elongation (LT-SEM)
Principal morphological features pertaining to locomotion
Adult idiosomal length (mm)
Adult idiosomal width (mm)
Protrusion of the anal valves
Shape of palettes
Longitudinal striations on the metapodosoma
Pointed (blunt)
cf. Psammolycus
Pointed (sharp)
The patches of longitudinal striations are absent in Gordialycus (Fig. 2c). Instead, the annuli curve around legs III and IV. Legs III and IV, including their coxal fields, are also greatly reduced in Gordialycus compared to the other genera. In one specimen of Osperalycus, legs III and IV were shown to be able to contract very tightly into the body, causing an indentation of the integument (Fig. 2d: I).
Locomotion (videography)
Late nymphal and adult instars of Osperalycus would often move around by pushing off against the tip of their opisthosoma (the location of the anal valves). The posterior region of the opisthosoma initially bends and contracts along its longitudinal axis. The tip of the opisthosoma is then pushed into the soil, anchoring it in place. The posterior region of the opisthosoma subsequently extends and straightens, pushing the center and front of the mite forwards (Online Resource 1). This occurs via several distinct waves of extension that proceed anteriorly from the anus. As this is happening, the mite is also crawling forwards using its legs. Once the posterior region is fully extended, the tip of the opisthosoma detaches from the soil substrate. This movement mechanism was also occasionally observed in the protonymph (Online Resource 2). However, the posterior region of the opisthosoma is more frequently dragged around by the protonymph (Online Resource 3).
The body appears to be very pliable. When a small area of the idiosoma is flattened by an external force, it can readily re-inflate. This was observed when parts of the live specimens were accidentally squashed while maneuvering them under a stereomicroscope.
Metapodosomal and genital body region
The results of this study indicate that the peristaltic locomotion of Gordialycus may be unique. Osperalycus, Cunliffea and cf. Psammolycus appear to employ a different mode of locomotion that involves dorsoventral constriction and expansion of the metapodosomal and genital region. The longitudinal striations that are present above the legs and genitalia (Fig. 2a, b) allow the lateral integument to fold, therefore enabling the dorsoventral constriction of this body region (Fig. 6). This is the same integumental mechanism by which the annular regions longitudinally contract—the striations move together and the palettes interdigitate. Whereas annular striations allow extension and contraction along a longitudinal axis, longitudinal striations that are located on the side of the body allow expansion and constriction of the dorsoventral axis. The constriction of the metapodosomal and genital region would help to generate the large amount of hydraulic pressure needed to extend the body in annular regions (or the posterior or anterior region), where there is no change in body diameter. This is consistent with the videographic data of Online Resource 4, which shows the extension of the anterior region coinciding with the dorsoventral constriction of the metapodosomal and genital region.
The dorsoventral constrictions of the metapodosomal and genital region are almost certainly effected by dorsoventral muscles. In the annular regions, the longitudinal muscles underlie the integument, forcing the annuli together when they contract. The longitudinal striations probably work in a similar way. Although no attempt has yet been made to observe the muscles of the metapodosomal and genital region, we hypothesize that dorsoventral muscles should be positioned at the sides of this region, just beneath the integument with the longitudinal striations. If the dorsoventral muscles were only near the midline, the integument—which is highly pliable—would likely bend into the body instead of fold around the edge of the body; longitudinal striations would have no obvious function.
Additional hydraulic pressure can also be generated from the center of the body by contracting legs III and IV into the body (Fig. 2d). This could provide the additional advantage of moving the legs out of the way when the center of the body moves through tight gaps. Note that because legs III and IV project downwards, they impede movement by projecting away from the movement path of the main body, making the mite less streamlined. By contrast, legs I and II extend forwards, keeping within the movement path of the main body. Therefore, legs I and II do not appear to impede the movement of the main body when it is moving through tight spaces. They would therefore not be required to contract into the body.
The ability to dramatically alter the volume of the metapodosomal and genital region allows the mite to use the center of its body to generate the pressure needed to extend or contract an annular region of the body. The action of each annular region can therefore be independent of the other, allowing for a relatively versatile form of locomotion. While the annular regions extend or contract, the metapodosomal and genital region can be anchored in place by legs III and IV. But legs III and IV can also be tucked into the body (see above) or used for crawling.
Gordialycus lacks the longitudinal striations (Fig. 2c) needed to dorsoventrally constrict the metapodosomal and genital region. Instead, this mite is probably only able to move around through peristalsis (Fig. 7b). Longitudinal striations would cause the interruption of peristaltic waves along the length of the body. The dorsoventral expansion of the metapodosomal and genital region would therefore appear to be an impediment to locomotion via peristalsis. With respect to squeezing through tight gaps, the extremely long posterior region would help to anchor the mite in place while the front of the mite extends forwards at the end of a peristaltic wave.
Legs III and IV of Gordialycus may be reduced for several reasons. Firstly, their role in anchorage would be less important. Because the metapodosomal and genital region does not constrict or expand dorsoventrally, the legs are not needed to anchor this region of the body in place during the longitudinal contraction or extension of other body regions. Secondly, like the longitudinal striations, the legs would interfere with the completion of peristaltic waves along the length of the body. This is most obvious with respect to the coxal fields, which are all very large in the other genera. In Gordialycus, the legs have moved in towards the midline as a result of the dramatic reduction in size of the coxal fields (Fig. 2c). Once legs III and IV become less important with respect to anchorage, there should be strong selective pressure towards reduction. As mentioned above, legs III and IV make the mite less streamlined by projecting away from the movement path. Their reduction would therefore help the locomotion of this region of the body through tight spaces.
In the video footage of O. tenerphagus, no peristaltic waves were observed. It could be that peristalsis is reserved for particular situations. Alternatively, it may be that peristalsis is not compatible with the dorsoventral expansion and constriction of the metapodosomal and genital region. Furthermore, it may be that Gordialycus, which reaches over 1.0 mm in length, is the only known genus of the Nematalycidae that is long enough to be able to make effective use of peristalsis.
Anal valves
The anal valves appear to play an important role in locomotion by providing an anchor from which the rest of the body can push off. They may be especially important to the locomotion of the genera with long posterior regions—Gordialycus and Osperalycus (Fig. 3a, b). The genera with short posterior regions would appear to be able to drag them along.
The videographic data shows that Osperalycus is able to move around by pushing off against the tip of its opisthosoma, which is first anchored or wedged into the soil (Online Resource 1). The anal valves (Fig. 3a, b), which protrude out strongly in Osperalycus and Gordialycus, are appropriately structured and positioned to help anchor the tip of the opisthosoma. It is not known whether the anchorage of the tip is accomplished through a wedging or clasping action.
The anal valves are especially prominent in Gordialycus relative to the size of the opisthosomal tip (Fig. 3a). It is likely that they are important in the initiation of peristalsis, which begins at the opisthosomal tip. When a wave of contraction instigates in the longitudinal muscles at the tip of the opisthosoma, the tip is pulled inwards and dislodged from the soil as the associated integument contracts. A subsequent wave of extension would then closely follow, causing the tip to extend outwards until it is lodged into a new position in the soil substrate. The wave of extension is the result of the relaxation of the associated longitudinal muscles in conjunction with hydraulic pressure generated by muscle contraction in other regions. As the wave of extension extends further forwards through the body, the corresponding region of the body initially moves forwards through the soil because it is extending away from the anchored anus. This wave continues to proceed forwards into the contracted portion of the body in front of it, causing peristaltic motion of the entire body (Fig. 7b). The relatively long setae near to the anal valves may be used to locate a suitable anchorage point. The setae along the rest of the opisthosoma are short enough to be barely, if at all, noticeable (Fig. 1a). This is possibly an adaptation for reducing friction during the locomotion of such a long body.
The posterior region of Osperalycus is typically dragged around by the protonymph (Online Resource 3). The adult stages of the short bodied genera of Nematalycidae—Cunliffea and cf. Psammolycus—have a posterior region that is similar in length to that of the protonymph of Osperalycus. It is therefore possible that the posterior region is commonly dragged around by all of the active instars of Cunliffea and cf. Psammolycus. Moreover, the weakly projecting anal valves of Cunliffea and cf. Psammolycus (Fig. 3c, d) indicate that the anal region has a less significant role with respect to anchorage. However, it is also possible that the anal region is still used to facilitate anchorage under certain circumstances, such as when these mites are squeezing through tight gaps (Fig. 7a).
Palette shape
Variation in the shape of the palettes between genera may be an adaptive trait that accommodates the significant intergeneric differences in the length of the posterior regions. The ability of these mites to maneuver through tight spaces requires anchoring one region of the body firmly in place while another extends or contracts. The secure placement of the static region is essential to success (Fig. 7a). The short posterior regions of some nematalycids cause them to encounter little overall friction when moving around. For this reason, they are more likely to have problems pertaining to slippage. Pointed palettes may therefore be an adaptation for improving the grip of any region of the body that is placed firmly against a surface. This is consistent with the correlation between the shape of the palettes and the relative length of the body. Nematalycids with short posterior regions—Cunliffea and cf. Psammolycus—appear to have pointed palettes that increase anchorage (Fig. 5c, d). The shortest genus (cf. Psammolycus) has the palettes with the sharpest points.
The more elongated bodies of Gordialycus and Osperalycus would encounter a lot of friction when contracting, extending or being dragged along. Their mobility depends on waves of extension and contraction along the long posterior regions of their bodies; they would probably not be able to move around using only their legs. Pointed palettes would likely present a serious encumbrance to the locomotion of these mites. Instead they have round palettes that are orientated in the direction of movement, enabling them to slide their long posterior regions over surfaces with relative ease (Fig. 5a, b). Although their integument has less grip or traction, anchorage is facilitated by their longer bodies.
The Nematalycidae are well adapted for life in the mineral regolith, having originated a number of important adaptations for this habitat. The integument of the Nematalycidae is well suited to movement in tight spaces. These mites can contract one annular region in order to generate the hydraulic pressure needed to extend another. Most significantly, the mode of locomotion and associated morphology appears to be largely determined by the relative degree of elongation. Peristalsis is clearly essential to Gordialycus, which is the only known genus of Nematalycidae with an incredibly long body. But peristalsis was not observed in Osperalycus, and it may be that the use of peristalsis is restricted to Gordialycus. Cunliffea and cf. Psammolycus are probably too short to be able to make effective use of peristalsis. Instead, these mites appear to use a mode of locomotion that involves the dorsoventral expansion and constriction of their central region.
Interestingly, the functional morphology of Osperalycus appears to be transitional between Gordialycus and the other genera of Nematalycidae (Table 1). Osperalycus resembles Gordialycus in having round palettes and a strongly projecting anal vale. The posterior region of Osperalycus is much shorter than the posterior region of Gordialycus but much longer than the posterior region of the other genera. This mite resembles Cunliffea and cf. Psammolycus in having a metapodosomal and genital region that can dorsoventrally constrict and expand; this feature is clearly absent in Gordialycus.
Peristalsis almost certainly represents a derived mode of locomotion within the Nematalycidae. The primitive mode of locomotion—the dorsoventral expansion and constriction of the central region—provides short bodied nematalycids with a versatile way of contracting and extending annular regions. The transition to peristalsis allowed the evolution of a much longer body length. This is because peristaltic waves allow many short portions of a very long body to be moved along in quick succession; there is no need to extend or contract the entirety of a long body region.
Once the switch to peristalsis was made, the old mode of locomotion was probably not retained for very long as a supplementary form of movement. Instead, key features of the old mode of locomotion were likely to have been quickly jettisoned or modified because they would have interrupted peristaltic motion (viz. large coxal fields and longitudinal striations). Therefore, the successful transition to peristalsis probably manifested as a large scale and dramatic evolutionary event, one mode of locomotion being rapidly and completely replaced by another.
This research was partly funded by the Smithsonian Institution (pre-doctoral fellowship to SJB). Thanks to Elizabeth Murray and John Heraty for the use of their lab facilities at the University of California, Riverside. An acknowledgment is also due to the US. National Park Service for granting the first author permission to collect from the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Mention of trade names or commercial products in this publication does not imply recommendation or endorsement by the USDA or The Ohio State University. Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 are sourced from the US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Electron and Confocal Microscopy Unit, Beltsville, Maryland, USA. These images are in the public domain.
Supplementary material
Online Resource 1 Anchorage of the posterior region – Osperalycus tenerphagus (adult/tritonymph) (adult/tritonymph) (MPG 66444 kb)
Online Resource 2 Anchorage of the posterior region – Osperalycus tenerphagus (protonymph) (MPG 55244 kb)
Online Resource 3 Dragging of the posterior region – Osperalycus tenerphagus (protonymph) (MPG 10524 kb)
Online Resource 4 Close-up showing the constriction of the metapodosomal and genital region (first clip: normal speed; second clip: quarter speed) – Osperalycus tenerphagus (late instar) (MPG 25330 kb)
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Whatever may be the immediate gains and losses, the dangers to our safety arising from political suppression are always greater than the dangers to that safety arising from political freedom. Suppression is always foolish. Freedom is always wise. That is the faith, the experimental faith, by which we Americans have undertaken to live. If we, the citizens of today, cannot shake ourselves free from the hysteria which blinds us to that faith, there is little hope for peace and security, either at home or abroad.
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I am really mortified to be told that, in the United States of America, a fact like this can become a subject of inquiry, and of criminal inquiry too, as an offense against religion; that a question about the sale of a book can be carried before the civil magistrate. Is this then our freedom of religion? and are we to have a censor whose imprimatur shall say what books may be sold, and what we may buy? And who is thus to dogmatize religious opinions for our citizens? Whose foot is to be the measure to which ours are all to be cut or stretched? Is a priest to be our inquisitor, or shall a layman, simple as ourselves, set up his reason as the rule for what we are to read, and what we must believe? It is an insult to our citizens to question whether they are rational beings or not, and blasphemy against religion to suppose it cannot stand the test of truth and reason. If [this] book be false in its facts, disprove them; if false in its reasoning, refute it. But, for God's sake, let us freely hear both sides, if we choose.
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Detroit, Michigan - Electronic gear shifters on some newer Fiat Chrysler SUVs and cars are so confusing that drivers have got out of them with the engine running and while they are still in gear, causing crashes and some serious injuries.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in documents posted during the weekend, has doubled the number of vehicles involved in an investigation of the problem - after more than 100 crashes and a dozen injuries, mostly in Jeep Grand Cherokees - but stopped short of seeking a recall.
Investigators found that operating the centre console shift lever "is not intuitive and provides poor tactile and visual feedback to the driver, increasing the potential for unintended gear selection". The agency then upgraded the probe to an engineering analysis, which is a step closer to a recall. NHTSA spokesman Gordon Trowbridge said it would continue to gather information and seek a recall if necessary.
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What's the Problem?
Drugs and alcohol have become an increasing concern in the UK. NHS statistics released in 2019 show alcohol related deaths in England at a record high with a 6% rise in one year. Their statistics also show; around 1 in 12 adults aged 16 to 59 in England and Wales had taken an illicit drug in the last year.
The scale of alcohol and drug use in the UK represents a significant cause of medical, psychological and social harm, which in turn can have a detrimental effect on the workplace.
What are the Risks Associated with Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace?
Substance misuse represents a huge risk to the workplace, as research shows; in the UK there are an estimated 167,000 working years lost to alcohol every year*.
It's estimated that 40% of employers refer to alcohol as a significant cause of low productivity**. However, alcohol isn't the only risk associated with the workplace, illicit drugs and prescription drugs both pose a risk to the health and wellbeing of employees in the workplace as SYNLAB Laboratory Services data on analysis results show that on average over 10% of employees fail a drugs test following a suspicious incident.
Why Implement a Policy?
The evidence above provides one reason why a company may decide to implement a Drug and Alcohol Policy. A Policy can play a pivotal role in the workplace acting as a preventative measure to drug and alcohol misuse and support the health, safety and welfare of employees at work. There are others:
Because the business has to: For some businesses, a Drug and Alcohol Policy isn't a choice, it's a requirement. One example of this is the UK rail industry who use a Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) to ensure suppliers of products and services to the rail industry are operationally capable and compliant – therefore reducing risk.
Because the business ought to: Some businesses decide to roll out a Drug and Alcohol Policy because it makes sense to. One example here is the Nuclear or Petrochemical industry where, due to the nature of the business, safety is paramount and the number of staff in safety critical roles are high.
These businesses are often regulated by a relevant body. While a Drug and Alcohol Policy may not be a regulatory requirement, in our experience the professional association will recommend the business implements one.
There are also laws surrounding the misuse of drugs and alcohol that relate to workplace tasks such as driving. The law adopts a zero tolerance approach to alcohol and eight illegal drugs, a balanced approach to amphetamine, which can be prescribed and a road safety risk based approach to eight common medications.
As a result of this, for companies that have employees that drive for work, it's imperative to introduce a policy to manage the risk of drug and alcohol use. It can also act as a preventative measure to reduce the risk of reputational damage associated with a driver failing a drugs/alcohol test whilst driving for work.
Because it's a Global Requirement: UK businesses with an international parent, may implement a Drug and Alcohol Policy because it's a Global or Group requirement. While a policy may not be mandatory under UK law, it may be in the United States or Australia and the parent company may decide to roll it out globally.
Want more advice on a drug and alcohol policy? Call us on 01873 856688 or email [email protected]
*Public Health England (2016). Health Matters: Harmful drinking and alcohol dependence.
**Chartered Institute for personnel and development: Managing drug and alcohol misuse at work.


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Good news and fun gigs for Divide & Conquer reached me last night. We've spent some time planning it this morning. Besides that, it's an admin day, which I don't mind. It's good to clear things up, and get a proper grasp on things, especially after a week like this one. Lots on our plate in the studio, and then some if you add my writing engagements. It's going to be a busy weekend.
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Physical Therapist Assistant -- PRN Needed!! (39005)
Job Description
24 bed Pediatric hospital with family like atmosphere is in search of a PRN PTA for day/night shift. Our hospital in Mesa is a beautiful child- centered facility which cares for patients from newborns to 17 years of age. Applicants must either have at least one year of experience and would prefer experience in a hospital or pediatric setting. Applicants must be self-motivated and possess good time management skills and enjoy being part of a team!
Summary: Responsible for assuring that the comprehensive therapy plan of care is carried out as written by the physical therapist. Ensures accuracy and compliance with all regulatory requirements as it relates to therapies, equipment, and record keeping. Will consult with supervising physical therapist for directions or instructions of various therapy techniques and frequency of therapies per week. This is a safety sensitive position
Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Assist PT to plan, organize and participate in medically oriented therapy programs.
- Assist patient in regaining skills through the utilization of selected physical therapy procedures.
- Participate in selection of activities to achieve therapeutic goals.
- Assist PT to monitor patient's progress, develop treatment plans and recommend programs suited to individual potential and rehabilitative needs.
- Assist PT in coordinating physical therapy with other therapeutic services according to patient's needs, capabilities, interests and treatment goals.
- Assist PT by participating in patient conferences, consultations and programs designed to improve patient care and staff performance.
- Suggest new physical therapy methods and techniques that may benefit the patient.
- Assist PT in preparing and maintaining a variety of records and files indicating patient progress, care plans and related documentation as required by the department.
- Assist PT in recommending the selection and purchase of materials, supplies and equipment.
- Participates in family and staff training as related to physical therapy services.
- Must perform duties following safety standards required for this position including but not limited to use of PPE's.
- Must attend all training sessions required by the company
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Completed approved training program and awarded certification upon completion of NPTE examination.
- Current state license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant under the supervision of a Physical Therapist in the state of Arizona
- Certified Physical Therapist Assistant
- Experience preferred but not required
- Must be certified in CPR and First Aid.
Hacienda HealthCare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
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Please click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you!Apply Online
Posted: 12/25/2019
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ASHWAUBENON – Four seasonal stores will open in Bay Park Square mall for the holiday season during the next month.
Team 2 Racing will be in Center Court. Three stores will be in the Kohl's wing of the mall, including Vandervest Harley Davidson (next to Victoria's Secret), Go! Calendar and Art World.
Bay Park Square Mall, on South Oneida Street in Ashwaubenon, is owned by Simon Property Group.
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TTN Las Vegas has you covered giving you all the options to make your vacation great.
TTN Las Vegas Recommends a Trip to the Caribbean reports that this is one of the many islands in the Caribbean that offers a memorable holiday in the sun and sand.
The island is rather flat, with beautiful white sandy beaches and enough sunshine throughout the year to make it a hotspot with tourists. US Airways and JetBlue Airways from the United States have regular flights to Aruba.
Flamingos on the Aruba beach
Our travel experts explain that the country has a tropical climate but has very arid, desert-like vegetation. It was first discovered by the Spaniards and later taken over by the Dutch. It remains an autonomous part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. There are some charter flights to continental Europe and Britain, so visitors interested in spending a vacation in this Caribbean paradise should check those flights for affordable flight tickets.
The destination attracted visitors in the early 19th century because of its gold reserves. Oil was the next attraction. Now, it is developing as a major tourist destination. It is popular with the different cruise lines operating in the region. The place enjoys proximity to the South American country of Venezuela.
A must visit places in Aruba.
California Lighthouse
The California Lighthouse located on the northernmost tip of the island offers breathtaking and panoramic views of the island and the ocean. The Natural Pool in the same part of the island is a pool of rocks. The picture is spectacular as it looks like the pool is jutting into the ocean. Some other attractions of the place are the Our Lady of Alto Visto Chapel and the Aruba Aloe Farming sites. The Casibari Rock and Ayo Rock formations are some natural wonders worth a climb for the views they offer. The county also boasts of some natural rock bridge formations, seven of them in total.
California Lighthouse in Aruba
Busribban Gold Mill
The Busribban Gold Mill is one of the gold smelting stations, in ruins now, that can be explored to this day. It stands as testimony to the gold rush; this placed experienced in the 19th century. It offers spectacular views of the coastline.
Sandy beaches
The other attraction of this destination is its white sandy beaches and year-round pleasant weather to enjoy the sun. So if you want to soak up the rays and swim in crystal clear waters, There are many other water activities, such as snorkeling, scuba diving and parasailing that you can enjoy once you get here.
TTN Las Vegas recommends visiting Aruba's sandy beaches
Ostrich farm
Another place to visit here is the ostrich farm. It is an excellent opportunity to see the birds up close. Another unique feature here is the famous Donkey Sanctuary. It is home to many abandoned and rescued donkeys. While on a tour of this place, visitors can feed the animals.
Arikok National Park
One of the prime Aruba tourist destinations is Arikok National Park which covers nearly 20 percent of the total island. But, 21 miles of hiking range is quite sufficient for making a vacation memorable. Also, the wilderness preserves many desert vegetations, for example, divi-divi trees, aloe vera plants, and rare cactuses.


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