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DANVILLE — The basketball courts at Garfield Park on the city's east side will be a bit less busy this Saturday.
The summer basketball league put together by Nathan "Bobo" Smalls and the Rev. Frank McCullough ended its season last Saturday with a picnic for the 300 or so players.
"We had a good year," Smalls said, noting the program finished its fifth year. "It was our best year."
Smalls said cooperation from city officials — especially the police department — Danville Township officials, area businesses and local pastors was key to the success.
"The Danville Police Department did a fantastic job," Smalls said. "They came out every night we played.
"There are positive things going on in Danville. "People in Danville should know what's going on."
Smalls said the league was not limited to young people.
"The league was built around anyone who wanted to come out for recreation or so they could sit around and talk and get to know one another," Smalls said.
He said players were young and old, men and women and from diverse racial and ethic groups.
Smalls said organizers were especially proud that the league recorded no fights this summer.
"We had a couple of gangs here in Danville with guys who showed up," he said. "We kind of broke up (that rivalry). They all just wanted to play basketball. They all had to be in Garfield Park at the same time to do that. We had a good year."
Smalls said the city's Steve Lang, Doug Ahrens, Director of Public Safety Larry Thomason and Mayor Scott Eisenhauer deserve credit for giving the league a chance. He also noted assistance from Danville Township, First Midwest Bank and pastors who would show up on Saturdays with donations of snacks for the players.
Smalls said organizers plan to be back next summer.
Saturday's picnic was sponsored by the city and drinks were provided by the local Pepsi distributor.
"We just want to teach them to love one another and live together," Smalls said.
"We want people to see they don't always have to read something bad about our kids. We're proud of that."


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New approach for £5 billion tourism industry
The Welsh tourism industry will hear this morning what the government's plans are to increase visitor numbers, drive up earnings and deliver value for money to the Welsh economy. It's estimated that tourism is worth £5 billion to Wales.
Today Economy Minister, Edwina Hart, will publish the Welsh Government vision for the industry for the next several years.
In 2012, there were 9.6 million overnight trips to Wales from other parts of the UK. 62% of these visitors came for a holiday, 25% to visit friends or relatives and 13% on business. UK visitors spent £1,588 million in Wales last year.
Visitors to Wales from abroad spent £328 million during 2011, with the Republic of Ireland, France, Germany and USA bringing the most tourists.

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FOUNTAIN COUNTY, Indiana (WTHR) -- A Fountain County, Indiana girl gets to celebrate Christmas one week early.
Wednesday, 10-year-old Madison Robinson will be reunited with her beloved dog Rosco, one month after he disappeared during the tornado that swept across the small town of Mellott.
Kyla Robinson says her family was at a baby shower in Crawfordsville when the tornado struck.
They rushed home to find their home damaged and Rosco gone.
"The night it happened, she was devastated and just fell to the ground," Kyla said of Madison.
Rosco had been tied to a long chain that allowed him to sit on the front porch. The chain was broken.
"We looked in the barn, under the house, everywhere, just in case he was somewhere safe," Kyla said.


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Many new homeschoolers assume that teaching your children yourself means buying textbooks. After all, that's how the schools do it, right? Well, even traditional schools are coming to realize that there is educational value in non-traditional learning tools.
For homeschoolers, the advantages of using alternative resources are many: they usually cost less, are easier to find, don't require a teachers' manual or special training, they exercise a multitude of skills aside from passive reading -- and they're usually a lot more fun.
What's more, if you feel the need, you can often find teaching suggestions or even entire unit studies to go with many non-traditional resources. Here are some suggestions to get you started:
1. Math Manipulatives
Even before kids are old enough to do math on paper, they can be learning about addition, subtraction, multiplication and division just by playing and making designs with math manipulatives. These can be identical items that you buy (tiny plastic counting bears are a popular version), or just things you have around the house in easy-to-handle multiples, such as buttons or Cheerios.
Or kick it up a notch and use graduated manipulatives, such as Cuisenaire Rods. They're the ultimate teaching toy: they help kids absorb math concepts before they ever encounter them in a book.
2. Science Kits
Some science kits may look more like toys than serious lab materials, but that doesn't mean they don't have a lot to teach. My kids built a working radio from the ScienceWiz Inventors Kit that we still talk about to this day.
Even simple demonstrations like the Diet Coke and Mentos experiment popularized by science showman Steve Spangler can get kids thinking about how and why things work -- and perhaps lead them into further exploration on their own.
That goes for electronics kits too. Lego's homeschool kits, for example, include curriculum for a six-week unit on robotics.
3. Board Games
Table top games -- including board games and card games -- can teach kids all kinds of skills, even if they don't claim to be "educational." Simple games like Chutes and Ladders or Hi Ho! Cherry-O help little ones practice counting. Many games, such as Risk or Settlers of Catan, are based on real or imaginary geography. Both can get kids thinking about what is needed to survive and prosper in a society.
Word games like Scrabble help develop spelling and vocabulary. Trivial Pursuit and similar games like reward players who possess arcane knowledge (which homeschoolers often tend to do) -- but also expose kids to factoids that may inspire them to dig deeper.
Just as importantly, games (of all kinds) provide a chance to work on turn-taking, delayed gratification, and other social skills. Not to mention, they show kids different ways to have fun with other people!
4. Movies
Who says you need to absorb information in written form? There are many ways to homeschool with videos. Nature films, history documentaries and computer-animated science specials can make otherwise dull or difficult subjects come alive. The PBS series NOVA (available on DVD and online) and The Civil War by Ken Burns are obvious examples.
And don't discount feature films. You can find many worthwhile adaptations of classic literature, from Pride and Prejudice to Disney's The Lion King (loosely based on Shakespeare's Hamlet). Or look for biopics about heroes like Marie Curie, Helen Keller, or Nelson Mandela. These can be thrilling entertainment as well as educational and inspirational.
5. Picture Books and Graphic Novels
Virtually any book can be used as a homeschooling tool, and that includes picture books and graphic novels. Simple picture books like those by Doctor Seuss and graphic novels can motivate young children and beginning readers with interesting stories that don't rely solely on decoding the text. There are even high-quality nonfiction picture books like the architecture books of David Macaulay (Cathedral, Mill, Building Big) that are substantial enough for older readers.
Graphic novels for teens may look like book-sized comics, but they're much, much more. They encompass powerful stories like Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons and the real-life memoir Persepolis, about an Iranian girl's escape to Europe. Some nonfiction graphic novels, like Larry Gonick's "Cartoon Guides" to chemistry, statistics and the "history of the universe," could almost be considered text books in disguise.
6. Arts and Crafts Supplies
Hands-on art projects can add a lot to a child's education. In the early grades, they help kids develop manual dexterity by practicing cutting, pasting, and working with different modeling and writing materials. Older students can learn about other cultures by making replicas of traditional crafts. Or pick up art history by copying the styles of the great masters. Of course, kids also benefit by just using art materials to express their own ideas and inspirations.
If you don't know where to start, the Klutz line of books, especially titles like A Book of Artrageous Projects, include all the information you need plus all the supplies in one package! The Dick Blick website is also a great source of both supplies and lessons plans you can use at home as well as in the classroom.


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THE British Government has just decided to take in a few hundred refugees from the war in Syria and seems to be congratulating itself on the extent of this offer.
It must be a good time to remind ourselves that just a century ago, at the start of the First World War, the town of Milford, with a population approximately one-five-thousandth part of the present UK, took in 700 refugees from Belgium.
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Officers should approach the preplan process with a tactical mindset and not merely as a data collecting task.Oh no, not another preplan! How often has this been said? Why is it that preplanning activities are looked at as a necessary evil by some fire...
Officers should approach the preplan process with a tactical mindset and not merely as a data collecting task.
Oh no, not another preplan! How often has this been said? Why is it that preplanning activities are looked at as a necessary evil by some fire companies? It is often viewed as a useless, labor intensive process that is very routine and mundane.
Many times, preplanning becomes a fill-in-the-blank paperwork process that, once the information has been collected, disappears somewhere in a useless file or binder, never to meet its intended purpose. There is no question that preplanning is necessary, but how can company officers make it a functional and continuous departmental process?
The first challenge for these officers and their personnel is to understand the importance of effective preplans. Just filling in the blanks on a form is not enough. Officers should approach the preplan process with a tactical mindset and not merely as a data collecting task. This will ensure that the full potential of a living, functional preplan process will be reached. The following questions should always be kept in mind:
- What building features will hinder certain fireground activities?
- Does the layout of the building and parking area limit apparatus access?
- What limitations will the first-alarm crews face?
Elements such as roof construction are common on most preplan worksheets, but we must do more than just "identify" that the roof is flat metal with a rubber membrane. A tactical approach would be to ask such questions as:
- What methods work best for cutting vent holes?
- How will the roof react under fire conditions?
If apparatus access is an issue, identify how this will affect initial assignments. If the department's aerial device is unable to reach the B-side, will the terrain support ground ladders? Should a longer/taller aerial from another station or mutual-aid department be included on the initial assignment to this address?
Do we pre-plan residential occupancies? While we may not conduct traditional pre-planning for houses in our district we should be out discussing strategy and tactics. The best time to fight the fire is before the fire and the only time to legally access these occupancies is during the construction. Get your companies out of the station and conduct tactical preplans, make sure your pre-connects or hose lays will get to the fire, make sure your ladders reach the bedrooms of the houses in your first-due. Make sure we are prepared to serve the citizen and that everyone goes home.
Each of these elements (and many others) are all part of "fighting the fire before the fire." The key to a successful and functional preplan process is to spend time as a company identifying and discussing these issues, giving everyone the opportunity to present their ideas on how to tactically approach the situations found. Isn't this the way we capture and capitalize on the experience of those who have faced these situations? Isn't this the way we make it exciting and interesting for the new firefighters? If nothing else, personnel are now aware of these situations ahead of time, instead of finding them out during the actual event, resulting in the cost of firefighter and or civilian lives.
Building features that are in place to protect responding firefighters and building occupants should also be discussed. This will increase a firefighter's awareness of fire prevention and fire protection measures; thusly, increasing their understanding of fire codes and the reason for their existence.
The second part of the challenge is sharing the information. Frequently, the only ones who are aware of the preplan information are the members of the company who conducted the walk through. First-in companies on other shifts or from other stations, as well as second- or third-due companies may never be made aware of any issues that exist.
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A migraine headache can cause intense throbbing or a pulsing sensation in one area of the head and is commonly accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound.
Migraine attacks can cause significant pain for hours to days and be so severe that all you can think about is finding a dark, quiet place to lie down.
Some migraines are preceded or accompanied by sensory warning symptoms (aura), such as flashes of light, blind spots, or tingling in your arm or leg.
Medications can help reduce the frequency and severity of migraines. If treatment hasn't worked for you in the past, talk to your doctor about trying a different migraine headache medication. The right medicines, combined with self-help remedies and lifestyle changes, may make a big difference.
Migraine headaches often begin in childhood, adolescence or early adulthood. Migraines may progress through four stages, including prodrome, aura, headache and postdrome, though you may not experience all the stages.
One or two days before a migraine, you may notice subtle changes that signify an oncoming migraine, including:
Aura may occur before or during migraine headaches. Auras are nervous system symptoms that are usually visual disturbances, such as flashes of light. Sometimes auras can also be touching sensations (sensory), movement (motor) or speech (verbal) disturbances. Most people experience migraine headaches without aura. Each of these symptoms usually begins gradually, builds up over several minutes, and then commonly lasts for 20 to 60 minutes. Examples of aura include:
Less commonly, an aura may be associated with limb weakness (hemiplegic migraine).
When untreated, a migraine usually lasts from four to 72 hours, but the frequency with which headaches occur varies from person to person. You may have migraines several times a month or much less often. During a migraine, you may experience the following symptoms:
The final phase, known as postdrome, occurs after a migraine attack. During this time you may feel drained and washed out, though some people report feeling mildly euphoric.
When to see a doctor
Migraine headaches are often undiagnosed and untreated. If you regularly experience signs and symptoms of migraine attacks, keep a record of your attacks and how you treated them. Then make an appointment with your doctor to discuss your headaches.
Even if you have a history of headaches, see your doctor if the pattern changes or your headaches suddenly feel different.
See your doctor immediately or go to the emergency room if you have any of the following signs and symptoms, which may indicate other, more serious medical problems:
Although much about the cause of migraines isn't understood, genetics and environmental factors appear to play a role.
Migraines may be caused by changes in the brainstem and its interactions with the trigeminal nerve, a major pain pathway.
Imbalances in brain chemicals — including serotonin, which helps regulate pain in your nervous system — also may be involved. Researchers continue to study the role of serotonin in migraines.
Serotonin levels drop during migraine attacks. This may cause your trigeminal system to release substances called neuropeptides, which travel to your brain's outer covering (meninges). The result is headache pain.
Migraine headache triggers
Whatever the exact mechanism of the headaches, a number of things may trigger them. Common migraine triggers include:
Hormonal changes in women. Fluctuations in estrogen seem to trigger headaches in many women with known migraines. Women with a history of migraines often report headaches immediately before or during their periods, when they have a major drop in estrogen.
Others have an increased tendency to develop migraines during pregnancy or menopause.
Hormonal medications, such as oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy, also may worsen migraines. Some women, however, may find their migraines occur less often when taking these medications.
Several factors make you more prone to having migraines.
Hormonal changes. If you're a woman who has migraines, you may find that your headaches begin just before or shortly after onset of menstruation.
They may also change during pregnancy or menopause. Generally migraines improve after menopause.
Some women report that migraine attacks begin during pregnancy, or the attacks may get worse. However, for many, the attacks improved or didn't occur during later stages in the pregnancy.
Sometimes your efforts to control your pain cause problems.
Medication-overuse headaches. If you take over-the-counter or prescription headache medications more than 10 days a month for three months, or in high doses, you may be setting yourself up for a serious complication known as medication-overuse headaches.
Medication-overuse headaches occur when medications not only stop relieving pain but also cause headaches. You then use more pain medication, which continues the cycle.
Serotonin syndrome. Serotonin syndrome is a rare, potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when your body has too much serotonin, which is a chemical found in your nervous system. It may occur if you take migraine medications called triptans and antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs).
These medications naturally raise serotonin levels. When combined, they cause increased serotonin levels in your system, more than if you were taking one of these medications.
Triptans include medications such as sumatriptan (Imitrex) or zolmitriptan (Zomig). Some common SSRIs include sertraline (Zoloft), fluoxetine (Sarafem, Prozac) and paroxetine (Paxil). SNRIs include duloxetine (Cymbalta) and venlafaxine (Effexor XR).
Also, some people experience complications from migraines such as:
You're likely to start by seeing your primary care provider, but you may be referred to a doctor trained in evaluating and treating headaches (neurologist).
Because appointments can be brief, and because there's often a lot to talk about, it's a good idea to be well prepared for your appointment. Here's some information to help you get ready for your appointment, and what to expect from your doctor.
What you can do
Your time with your doctor is limited, so preparing a list of questions will help you make the most of your time together. List your questions from most important to least important, in case time runs out. For migraine headaches, some basic questions to ask your doctor include:
In addition to the questions that you've prepared to ask your doctor, don't hesitate to ask questions during your appointment.
What to expect from your doctor
Your doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions. Being ready to answer them may reserve time to go over any points you want to spend more time on. Your doctor may ask:
What you can do in the meantime
Keep a headache diary. A diary can help you and your doctor determine what triggers your migraines. Note when your headaches start, how long they last and what, if anything, provides relief.
Be sure to record your response to any headache medications you take. Also note the foods you ate in the 24 hours preceding attacks, any unusual stress, and how you feel and what you're doing when headaches strike.
If you have migraines or a family history of migraine headaches, your doctor trained in treating headaches (neurologist) will likely diagnose the condition on the basis of your medical history, a review of your symptoms, and a physical and neurological examination.
Your doctor may also recommend a variety of tests to rule out other possible causes for your pain if your condition is unusual, complex or suddenly becomes severe.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). An MRI uses a powerful magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of your brain and blood vessels.
MRI scans help doctors diagnose tumors, strokes, bleeding in your brain, infections, and other brain and nervous system (neurological) conditions.
Spinal tap (lumbar puncture). If your doctor suspects an underlying condition, such as infections or bleeding in your brain, he or she may recommend a spinal tap (lumbar puncture).
In this procedure, a thin needle is inserted between two vertebrae in your lower back to extract a sample of cerebrospinal fluid for laboratory analysis.
Migraines can't be cured, but doctors will work with you to help you manage your condition.
A variety of medications have been specifically designed to treat migraines. In addition, some drugs commonly used to treat other conditions also may help relieve or prevent migraines. Medications used to combat migraines fall into two broad categories:
Choosing a strategy to manage your migraines depends on the frequency and severity of your headaches, the degree of disability your headaches cause, and your other medical conditions.
Some medications aren't recommended if you're pregnant or breast-feeding. Some medications aren't given to children. Your doctor can help find the right medication for you.
Pain-relieving medications
For the most effective results, take pain-relieving drugs as soon as you experience signs or symptoms of a migraine. It may help if you rest or sleep in a dark room after taking them. Medications include:
Pain relievers. Aspirin, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others), may help relieve mild migraines.
Pain relievers, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), also may help relieve mild migraines in some people.
Drugs marketed specifically for migraines, such as the combination of acetaminophen, aspirin and caffeine (Excedrin Migraine), also may ease moderate migraine pain, but aren't effective alone for severe migraines.
If taken too often or for long periods of time, these medications can lead to ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding and medication-overuse headaches.
The prescription pain reliever indomethacin may help thwart a migraine headache and is available in suppository form, which may be helpful if you're nauseated.
Triptans. Many people with migraine attacks use triptans to treat their migraines. Triptans work by promoting constriction of blood vessels and blocking pain pathways in the brain.
Triptans effectively relieve the pain and other symptoms that are associated with migraines.
Medications include sumatriptan (Imitrex), rizatriptan (Maxalt), almotriptan (Axert), naratriptan (Amerge), zolmitriptan (Zomig), frovatriptan (Frova) and eletriptan (Relpax). Some triptans are available as nasal sprays and injections, in addition to tablets.
Side effects of triptans include nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and muscle weakness. They aren't recommended for people at risk of strokes and heart attacks.
A single-tablet combination of sumatriptan and naproxen sodium (Treximet) has proved to be more effective in relieving migraine symptoms than either medication on its own.
Ergots. Ergotamine and caffeine combination drugs (Migergot, Cafergot) are less effective than triptans. Ergots seem most effective in those whose pain lasts for more than 48 hours.
Ergotamine may cause worsened nausea and vomiting related to your migraines and other side effects, and it may also lead to medication-overuse headaches.
Dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal) is an ergot derivative that is more effective and has fewer side effects than ergotamine. It's available as a nasal spray and in injection form. This medication may cause fewer side effects than ergotamine and is less likely to lead to medication-overuse headaches.
Preventive medications
You may be a candidate for preventive therapy if you have four or more debilitating attacks a month, if attacks last more than 12 hours, if pain-relieving medications aren't helping, or if your migraine signs and symptoms include a prolonged aura or numbness and weakness.
Preventive medications can reduce the frequency, severity and length of migraines and may increase the effectiveness of symptom-relieving medicines used during migraine attacks.
Your doctor may recommend that you take preventive medications daily, or only when a predictable trigger, such as menstruation, is approaching.
In most cases, preventive medications don't stop headaches completely, and some drugs cause serious side effects. If you have had good results from preventive medicine and your migraines are well controlled, your doctor may recommend tapering off the medication to see if your migraines return without it.
To prevent or reduce the frequency of your migraines, take these medications as your doctor recommends:
Cardiovascular drugs. Beta blockers, which are commonly used to treat high blood pressure and coronary artery disease, may reduce the frequency and severity of migraines.
The beta blockers propranolol (Inderal La, Innopran XL, others), metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) and timolol (Betimol) have proved effective for preventing migraines. Other beta blockers are also sometimes used for treatment of migraine. You may not notice improvement in symptoms for several weeks after taking these medications.
If you're older than age 60, use tobacco, or have certain heart or blood vessel conditions, doctors may recommend you take alternate medications instead of beta blockers.
Another class of cardiovascular medications (calcium channel blockers) used to treat high blood pressure and keep blood vessels from becoming narrow or wide, also may be helpful in preventing migraines and relieving symptoms from migraines. Verapamil (Calan, Verelan, others) is a calcium channel blocker that may help you.
In addition, the angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor lisinopril (Zestril) may be useful in reducing the length and severity of migraines.
Researchers don't understand exactly why these cardiovascular medications prevent migraine attacks.
Antidepressants. Certain antidepressants help to prevent some types of headaches, including migraines. Tricyclic antidepressants may be effective in preventing migraines. You don't have to have depression to benefit from these drugs.
Tricyclic antidepressants may reduce the frequency of migraine headaches by affecting the level of serotonin and other brain chemicals. Amitriptyline is the only tricyclic antidepressant proved to effectively prevent migraine headaches. Other tricyclic antidepressants are sometimes used because they may have fewer side effects than amitriptyline.
These medications can cause dryness of mouth, constipation, weight gain and other side effects.
Another class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors hasn't been proved to be effective for migraine headache prevention.
However, research suggests that one serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, venlafaxine (Effexor XR), may be helpful in preventing migraines.
Anti-seizure drugs. Some anti-seizure drugs, such as valproate sodium (Depacon) and topiramate (Topamax), seem to reduce the frequency of migraine headaches.
In high doses, however, these anti-seizure drugs may cause side effects. Valproate sodium may cause nausea, tremor, weight gain, hair loss and dizziness. Valproate products should not be used in pregnant women for prevention of migraine headaches. Topiramate may cause diarrhea, nausea, weight loss, memory difficulties and concentration problems.
OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox). OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) has been shown to be helpful in treating chronic migraine headaches in adults.
During this procedure, injections are made in muscles of the forehead and neck. When this is effective, the treatment usually needs to be repeated every 12 weeks.
Self-care measures can help ease the pain of a migraine headache.
Try muscle relaxation exercises. Relaxation may help ease the pain of a migraine headache.
Relaxation techniques may include progressive muscle relaxation, meditation or yoga.
Nontraditional therapies may be helpful if you have chronic migraine pain:
Herbs, vitamins and minerals. There is some evidence that the herb butterbur may prevent migraines or reduce their severity.
Another herb, feverfew, may help prevent migraines, but it has shown mixed results in studies.
A high dose of riboflavin (vitamin B-2) also may prevent migraines or reduce the frequency of headaches.
Coenzyme Q10 supplements may decrease the frequency of migraines, but they have little effect on the severity of the headache.
Due to low magnesium levels in some people with migraines, magnesium supplements have been used to treat migraines, but with mixed results.
Ask your doctor if these treatments are right for you. Don't use feverfew, riboflavin or butterbur if you're pregnant or without first talking with your doctor.
Whether or not you take preventive medications, you may benefit from lifestyle changes that can help reduce the number and severity of migraines. One or more of these suggestions may be helpful for you:
Avoid triggers. If certain foods or odors seem to have triggered your migraines in the past, avoid them.
Your doctor may recommend you reduce your caffeine and alcohol intake and avoid tobacco.
In general, establish a daily routine with regular sleep patterns and regular meals. In addition, try to control stress.
Exercise regularly. Regular aerobic exercise reduces tension and can help prevent migraines. If your doctor agrees, choose any aerobic exercise you enjoy, including walking, swimming and cycling. Warm up slowly, however, because sudden, intense exercise can cause headaches.
Obesity is also thought to be a factor in migraine headaches, and regular exercise can help you maintain a healthy weight or lose weight.
Reduce the effects of estrogen. If you're a woman who has migraines and estrogen seems to trigger or make your headaches worse, you may want to avoid or reduce the medications you take that contain estrogen.
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(Hazard, KY) -- On May 2, 2013 at approximately 01:25 a.m. Kentucky State Police in Hazard received a call from Cumberland River Coal of a possible theft in progress at their mine site in the Whitesburg community of Letcher County.
The company stated that someone had stolen copper last week and the same vehicle had returned to their property. Troopers responded to the scene and in fact located the vehicle there and also five individuals. In their possession was property that belonged to the coal company.
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Please join us for the artists reception on Sunday, March 3 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come meet the artists, enjoy the artwork, conversation, and refreshments. We hope that you will come and support the arts, as well as Dawson Community College's budding artists.
This group show offers an array of artworks by eight artists with distinctly individual styles working in a variety of media including painting, drawing, and printmaking. The March featured artists are Abby Gordon of Lewistown, Bailey Jackson of Rainier, Oregon; Ciara Hutchison of Glendive, Derek Atwell of Glendive, Ethan Mercier of Glendive, Franque Robertson of Terry, Haylee Gallegos of Laurel, Lorraine Cronin of Terry, Marilyn Green of Glendive, and Sara Williamson of Joliet.
DCC art students Derek Atwell and Marilyn Green will, also, display their "Garbage Can Art" which will be auctioned off at the DCAU Gallery Benefit the evening of April 6 after the Spring Fling at the E.P.E.C. You can see the Garbage Cans in The Gallery window starting March 15.
The March Featured Artists Exhibits will be on view at The DCAU Gallery through Friday, March 29. The Gallery is located at 109 N. Merrill Ave. Gallery hours are 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or by special appointment call 406-377-6508.
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What Is Liposuction:
Also known as suction-assisted lipectomy or lipoplasty, liposuction is a cosmetic surgical procedure in which fat is suctioned out of the body from specific areas of localized fat deposits. Liposuction is not considered "weight loss" surgery as its goal is to reshape and redefine the contours of the body in areas that are resistant to reducing via diet and exercise.
Who Is a Good Candidate:
Liposuction is of the most benefit to patients who are at or near their ideal weight (within 30%) but still have disproportionate localized deposits of fat that are resistant to the effects of exercise and dieting. The best candidates for liposuction are non-smokers who are generally in good health and who have a positive outlook and realistic expectations about the procedure's outcome.
An ideal liposuction candidate will also have good skin elasticity and muscle tone. In fact, if a patient has already lost a significant amount of weight and has a lot of loose hanging skin, liposuction may only worsen those problems.
What Liposuction Cannot Do:
Liposuction can't take off that extra 50 pounds you've put on over the last 10 years. Generally, the amount of fat removed during a typical liposuction surgery ranges from 1 to 10 pounds. While larger amounts of fat can be removed, large volume liposuction is associated with increased safety risks, skin rippling, and contour irregularities.
Liposuction will usually not reduce cellulite. However, there are some newer treatments that show promise in this regard, such as SmartLipo, acoustic wave therapy, and the Rejuveskin procedure, any of which may be able to be performed as an adjunct to traditional liposuction.
Pre-Operative Considerations:
Your surgeon will examine you and order pre-op lab tests to confirm your health status. This examination will include a full health history and most likely a detailed weight history. He or she may also require that you adjust, cease, or begin taking certain medications -- including avoiding aspirin, many anti-inflammatory drugs, and herbal supplements -- for 2 weeks prior to surgery.
Recovery & Downtime:
Most patients can return to non-strenuous work (desk jobs) after just 2 to 3 days. Strenuous work or exercise should not be resumed until at least 2 to 3 weeks have passed, depending on the extent of your procedure and which areas have been treated. As with all surgery, it is important to understand that these guidelines can vary widely based on a patient's health, the techniques used, and other variables surrounding the surgery. Regardless, it is important to take care not to subject the incision sites to excessive force, abrasion, or motion during the healing period. Report any severe pain to your doctor.
Risks & Complications:
Risks and possible complications include:
- excessive bleeding or hematoma
- necrosis (tissue death)
- fat clots
- anesthesia risks
- persistent swelling or pain
- asymmetry
- changes in skin sensation
- deep vein thrombosis
- cardiac and pulmonary complications
- damage to nerves, blood vessels, muscles and organs
- unfavorable scarring, skin discoloration, contour irregularities, sagging of the skin, or other unsatisfactory aesthetic results
- need for additional surgery
Call your surgeon immediately if chest pain, shortness of breath, unusual heartbeats or excessive bleeding occur after the surgery.
The average total cost of liposuction varies widely depending on the size and number of areas being treated, as well as the specific techniques used. The range per treated area is usually between $2,000 and 4,000, but it can be as wide as $1,500 to 7,500. The cost discrepancies have to do with the complexity of the procedure, your geographical area, and your surgeon's skills, qualifications, and reputation. Some surgeons may even offer substantial discounts if multiple areas are done in the same surgery. Total costs include surgeon's fee, anesthesia, facility and lab fees, medications, and compression garments.
Complementary Procedures:
Since many women look to liposuction as a way to balance out the proportions of the body, it is often done in conjunction with a breast augmentation or breast lift. Furthermore, for patients who also have loose skin in addition to excess fat in some areas, a tummy tuck or body lift procedure may be performed to enhance the patient's overall result. For some, a breast reduction (via traditional techniques or via liposuction) may be chosen as well.
Seeing Your Results:
Post-op swelling and bruising can be significant with liposuction, so results can not be fully judged for a period of at least 1 to 3 months after surgery. While most bruising will fade within 2 to 4 weeks, some residual swelling may take as long as six months to resolve fully. Today's liposuction normally involves the use of very small incisions, which usually fade over time to be virtually undetectable. The intended result of liposuction surgery is a more refined contour and better-balanced body proportions. For more information, please see "How Long Will the Results of My Liposuction Last?"
How Liposuction is Done:
- Pre-Op Preparations
The surgeon takes pre-op photos and marks targeted areas on the body while the patient is in a standing position. IV fluid lines will often be put in place to help regulate fluid levels during surgery. In addition, the patient may be placed on monitors to keep track of heart rate, blood pressure, and blood oxygen levels during the procedure.
- Anesthesia Is Administered
Medications are administered for your comfort during the procedure. Sometimes, a general anesthetic is used so that you will be asleep for the procedure. However, liposuction may also be performed using a combination of local anesthesia and intravenous sedation. Your surgeon will recommend the best choice for you.
- Incisions Are Made
Typically, liposuction incisions are very small (about 1/8- to 1/2-inch each) and your surgeon will take care to place the incisions where they will be well hidden in natural body creases whenever possible. Often, when treating larger areas, there are multiple incisions made for each treated area.
- The Fat is Prepared for Suctioning
There are a variety of techniques available to today's plastic surgery patients, and I've detailed them for you in the following article: Today's Options in Liposuction Techniques
- The Fat is Suctioned
Small hollow metal tubes, called cannulas, are inserted through the incisions. The cannulas are moved in a controlled back and forth motion to loosen and suction the fat, which is drained through the tubes into waiting receptacles.
- Incisions Are Closed
The incisions are closed with surgical sutures. In some cases, small tubes will be placed at incision sites to help drain excess fluid.
- Post-Op Care and Instructions
After surgery, you will be taken to a recovery area where you will likely be given a compression garment to wear to control swelling in the treated areas and help your skin conform to your new body shape. You will likely go home after a few hours, unless your surgeon determines that you need to stay in the facility overnight. When you do go home, arrange for someone to drive you to and from surgery and stay with you for at least 24 hours.
Liposuction, Consumer Information Sheet, American Society of Plastic Surgeons; http://www.plasticsurgery.org/patients_consumers/procedures/Lipoplasty.cfm
Liposuction (Lipoplasty), Consumer Information Sheet, American Society for Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery; http://www.surgery.org/public/procedures/liposuction


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THERE were major rail delays this afternoon after a man was struck by a train between Earlestown and Warrington Bank Quay.
Emergency services were called at 12.35pm but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. A North West Ambulance spokesman confirmed the man was middle-aged and thought to be around 50-years-old.
A British Transport Police (BTP) spokesman said: "BTP officers were called to Warrington Bank Quay station on Friday after a report that a man had been struck by a train.
"The incident was reported to BTP at 12.35pm and was also attended by Cheshire Constabulary officers.
"Medics from the North West Ambulance Service attended but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
"The incident is currently being treated as non-suspicious and a file will be prepared for the Coroner.
"We are currently working to establish the identity of the man and inform his family."
The line between Liverpool Lime Street and Warrington Bank Quay was blocked after the incident involving the 9.43am Virgin train travelling from Euston to Glasgow.
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Q. We've been married for 10 years, and have three sons. My husband and I said that our marriage would be a partnership, but the reality is anything but. I work full-time, then come home to my second "job." My husband thinks he deserves a medal if he empties the dishwasher! We've been bickering about this for ages. What do you suggest?
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CBMR Serial Conferences on Black Music Diaspora
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June 19–20, 2009
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In partnership with the University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras and the Institute of Caribbean Studies, the Center for Black Music Research invites you to participate in the Caribbean portion of a series of conferences that address the black music diaspora.
This two-day event is the third of four serial conferences the CBMR is presenting on the theme of "Reassessing the Black Musical Diaspora." The series was launched in February 2008 with a number of sessions that formed part of the national CBMR conference in Chicago and continued with a conference in April 2008 in New Orleans that focused on that city's role as a key diasporal site. The fourth and final conference site will be in Italy, where new research on early African musical influences in the Mediterranean region has been gaining momentum in recent years.
The Caribbean conference will focus on theorizing the diaspora from the perspective of black music and musical scholarship in the four major language areas of the Caribbean region (Hispanophone, Francophone, Dutch-speaking, and Anglophone). The conference brings together a distinguished group of presenters, consisting of Caribbeanist scholars whose professional backgrounds and interests span several disciplines, including musicology, ethnomusicology, anthropology, sociology, folklore, religious studies, cultural studies, literary studies, and history. The discussion will be pan-Caribbean in scope.
The CBMR is pleased that the Caribbean conference will be held within the region itself, in a location that resonates in many ways with the conference theme. Puerto Rico is centrally located, boasts a rich and varied local musical tradition, and has long been an important Caribbean crossroads with cultural connections spanning the region. Also important is the fact that Puerto Ricans have played an important role in several Caribbean and black music diasporas, including the ones that produced salsa, hip hop, and reggaetón, all of which have gone on to have a global impact. In recognition of Puerto Rico's unique cultural heritage, its own diaspora, and its musical contributions to the Caribbean and the wider world, a special evening event is being planned for conference attendees that will feature performances and dialogues with prominent musicians and cultural activists. Discussion will focus on the musical history of Santurce, a working class neighborhood in San Juan that originated as a black settlement and became a center for commercial entertainment and media in the twentieth century.


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By SHEILA SELMAN
GOSHEN — Leading the Elkhart County 4-H Fair Parade this year are a couple of people whose behind-the-scenes jobs keep the fair safe and moving.
Phil and Sharon Wogoman have spent the past 25 years on the fair board.
Phil, the 1999 fair president, is the emergency management/safety director. Sharon is the gate admissions director. Both are big jobs that are vital to the fair.
The two were surprised to be tapped for parade marshal by Fair Board President Tim Graber.
"I don't feel I'm the kind of guy to be parade marshal," Phil said.
Prior to the opening of the fair, Phil checks out all of the rides to make sure they are safe. Phil is no mere paperwork guy either — he goes on the rides, too. His favorite: the Yo-Yo.
"I don't do spinny rides for anybody," Phil said. "Even the little brown bears (ride) — I can't do that."
Phil is also responsible for the safety of fair attendees by keeping an eye on the weather.
"Weather is my focus 24/7," he said. Weather forecasting starts on the Wednesday prior to the fair and goes through the last Sunday of the fair.
He uses a private weather service to keep him constantly updated. Phil keeps attuned to the strength of winds, lightning and severe weather.
During concerts, Phil can be found near the stage so he can tell performers if it's going to storm.
"I have had to shut down the fair," Phil said. "One year I completely shut the fair down twice."
He said it seems like the grandstands get evacuated at least once during each fair.
"People don't realize how quick (a storm) moves," he said. "I would rather be proactive than reactive."
When severe weather does move in, Phil contacts Sharon to have her communicate the situation to people in the booths and at the gates.
"We have one of the best emergency plans in the state," Phil said, adding that the plans have been practiced, changed and perfected. 'I don't think there's anything else we can do."
Sharon also has her area down to a science. She makes sure people have entrance tickets and parking passes. She starts her day early stocking the gates with tickets and stamps and doesn't finish until after 11 p.m. Sharon's job keeps her running constantly throughout the day. That's why she doesn't eat any carbs or sugar during the fair — "to keep my energy up," she said. "I do allow myself a pretzel Saturday night." The rest of the time its salads and steak tips.
Her duties also include keeping track of ticket sales, comparing them from one day to the next.
Because of their long hours, she and Phil take the week off of work and camp out at the fair.
Their businesses, Middlebury Electric Inc. and Eagle Ready-Mix Inc., are well-taken care of while they are away.
One thing Sharon hopes she won't be too busy for is the Vince Gill concert. Usually, Sharon can't attend the concerts because of her gate director duties. However, her 91-year-old mom would really like to see Vince Gill. "So I hope to work it out," she said.
Phil said he is just looking forward to a nice, safe fair with moderate weather — and some Kiwanis food.
About the Wogomans
- Owners of Middlebury Electric Inc. and Eagle Ready-Mix Inc.
-Parents of four sons: Dan Wagner, chief financial officer of NAME, the carnival used at the fair; Jeff Wogoman, a Goshen firefighter and fire chief for Middlebury Fire Department; Lanny Wagner, vice president of Eagle Ready-Mix; and Jason Wogoman, an Elkhart firefighter who works part time at Eagle.
- They have eight grandchildren, two of whom are in 4-H Saddle Club.
- On the fair board for 25 years.
- Along with emergency/safety director duties, Phil is on the long-range planning, technology and land development committees. He was the 1999 fair president and was a 2011 Indiana Association of Fairs and Festivals Hall of Fame Inductee.
- Sharon has been the gate admissions director since 1989. She is on the governance, personnel and golf committee and has served on the executive committee as director at large for four terms.


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Why does quantum entanglement not allow ftl communication
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Apr26-08, 01:04 AM
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Apr26-08, 05:37 AM
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Apr26-08, 11:38 AM
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Apr26-08, 03:21 PM
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May2-08, 08:51 PM
There are indications that despite the Grandfather Paradox and Eberhard's proof to the contrary, quantum nonlocality may in fact support FTL. The lines of evidence are as follows;
1. Teleportation does in fact transmit information, since the state of the particle cannot be reconstructed w/o both the classical and the nonlocal channel. This is not FTL only because the classical channel is required.
2. Gisin's 2001 experiment in Geneva disproving Scarani and Suarez's conjecture that the correlations between EPR pairs in which both measurements occurred prior to the other in the local frames of reference of the actual measurements would disappear, means physicists have no causal explanation of quantum nonlocality. Global timelike causality is eliminated because the measurements are spacelike separated, common timelike cause is eliminated by Bell's theorem, and Gisin's null result eliminates local timelike causality. Unless there is yet some other kind of causality (Gisin argues this should be considered), the only other option is spacelike causality. Thus, this opens the door to considering spacelike causality despite the conceptual hurdles.
3. Conventional quantum mechanics (CQM) suffers from 5 anomalies, fundamental unsolved problems that according to Kuhn should have been solved in due course as the field matured. They are the measurement problem, interpretation problem, collapse problem, supercedence problem, and the nonlocality problem. There is therefore reason to believe that progress has been impeded by a paradigm barrier and that on the other side of this barrier lies new physics waiting to be discovered.
4. The Grandfather Paradox (and its twin sister argument against FTL, the Shakespeare Indeterminacy) are examples of self-reference. Mathematicians and logicians do not have a good track record in dealing with self-reference. A few who have made progress in this area are G. Spencer Brown, "Laws of Form" who first introduced the idea of imaginary truthvalues as a way to make sense of logical paradox, Hellerstein, "Diamond Logic," Kaufman, Shoup, and Goff have also contributed to our understanding of nonlinear logics. The best know popular account is "Gödel, Escher, Bach" by Hofstadter. These advances suggest that self-reference might be fundamental to quantum mechanics, the measurement process in particular, and to a censor mechanism that would permit spacelike causality while prohibiting temporal paradox.
5. For an example of an abstract quantum system (AQS) where self-reference is central to the measurement process, backwards-in-time causality, and a censor mechanism preventing temporal paradox, see Quantum Tic-Tac-Toe at ParadigmPuzzles.
6. Impossibility proofs, such as Eberhard's, that are eventually overturned, almost always reveal not a technical flaw but a lack of imagination. In the 40's, a respected scientist showed that going to the moon was impossible. He thoroughly understood the astrodynamics and the expected advances in technology including H2/LOX. He showed that a vehicle that could travel to the moon and return to earth would have to carry 200 times its weight in propellant; clearly impossible. We went to the moon anyway. Why? Because we left bits and pieces of the spacecraft all along the way, there, and all along the way back. The lack of imagination was to envision a throw-away design. Eberhard's proof may suffer similarly for it assumes a linear architecture for the nonlocality with an observer-dependent measurement on each end. A pair of entanglements that extends from sender to receiver in a folded pattern and can be self collapsed in either of two ways by local actions on only one end, can in principle exceed mere teleportation achieving true FTL.
7. The theoretical framework that integrates these ideas into a conceptual whole is quantum temporal paradox (QTP). A key piece of this framework is the idea of symmetric spacetime intervals (SSI) along which collapse of the wave function can occur in a relativistically consistent way. A paper that derives symmetric intervals from the concept of world ribbons (generalizations of the world lines of relativity applicable to the uncertainty of quantum objects) is in review at the Foundations of Physics Journal. If this paper is accepted for publication (it is classic speculative physics, so publication hinges on the eccentricities of the reviewers) then we are a step closer to allowing spacelike causality in quantum mechanics and thus discussions of FTL and even time travel become a tad bit more respectable. Symmetric intervals counter the relativity and causality arguments against spacelike causality.
8. Self-reference introduces nonlinearity into QM in a natural way, not in the ad hoc way being explored by adding various nonlinear terms to the Schrödinger equation. Self-reference also shows how to overcome the Grandfather Paradox and Shakespeare Indeterminacy which are the strongest arguments against spacelike causality.
9. An alternative nonlinear operator may be hiding in the normalization process associated with indistinguishable particles. The reduction in the dimensionality of the Hilbert space when indistinguishable particles become entangled cannot be reduced to a linear operator. This disputable fact is hidden by the typically casual way physicists perform the mathematical trick of renormalization.
10. The mathematics of QM may be a red herring, playing the role of extra information not strictly needed for a solution, that by its very presence makes finding the solution much more difficult. The vector which is supposed to represent a state contains more information than is physically significant. The phase of a state is physically irrelevant unless interference is expected, and then only the relative phase is physically significant. There is reason to believe therefore, that an objective measurement system might exist, no pesky observers required, if only the mathematics could be reduced to have a better impedance match with the actual physics.
11. A metaphor might help. In classical physics, the present is envisioned as an infinitely thin dividing line between the past and the future. If QTP is correct, then in quantum physics it is possible to entangle the near future with the recent past so that the "present" has a temporal width. Within this entanglement, the concepts of past, present, and future become ambiguous, the present becomes a window in time. From the quantum perspective, causality is maintained and clear even with the statistical nature of the outcomes, but from the classical perspective, the explanation of cause and effect looks an awful lot like time travel. No real "traveling" occurred, but what this window in time allows is the selection, at the very last moment, of which pair of histories we are going to find ourselves in, versus which histories became contradictory, pruned out of existence because of paradox. The essence of time travel is childlike wish fulfillment; make it didn't happen. One of the surprises of Quantum Tic-Tac-Toe is the recognition that to play it at the highest strategic level requires one to realize that the present move is changing the past. The implications for basic physics and technology are exciting, and potentially troubling.
Time travel is one of those scifi concepts that ought to stay firmly in the genre, and not poke its disturbing head into actual reality. Yet, if we are ever to travel to the stars, the speed of light has to be overcome, and since FTL and time travel are two sides of the same coin, perhaps developments in this area are to be hoped for, looked for, and pursued with due scientific rigor.
May2-08, 09:44 PM
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May3-08, 12:18 AM
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May3-08, 01:39 AM
To Ken G.
Thank you for taking the time to comment. It is a little late here, so I'll respond in full to selected comments tomorrow. This blog prevents posting URL's until at least 15 posts have been made, a rule I presume exists to keep spam to a minimum, but you should have no trouble finding quantum tic-tac-toe with a quick google search. Today's post was partially intended to capture the "forest," answering your questions and responding to your points will help me articulate each "tree." Like you, I find this area irresistibly interesting. I'm looking forward to a lively exchange.
P.S. How do you get the quotes before your responses? Thanks.
May3-08, 09:57 AM
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May3-08, 11:58 AM
The relevant background information for the claims in this item is the concept of paradigm, as articulated by Thomas Kuhn in his seminal work, "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions." Indeed it is this work which provides the modern meaning of the term "paradigm", derived from the Greek word for pattern. For those with an interest in science, and in particular how physics might change in the future, this is a must read. Kuhn presents a model of scientific advancement at odds with the model we were all presented with in grade school. In his model any field is dominated by an existing paradigm, it defines the problems of interest, how they are to be attacked, and what a successful solution will look like in general. In this view, scientific problems are seen as puzzles, problems with guaranteed but unknown solutions. The incremental advance of science occurs as each puzzle is solved. In the course of this process, however, some problems resist solution, even by the greats in the field. If they remain unsolved even when the field has by other measures matured, then they take on the status of anomalies, problems which are not puzzles. There is no longer a guarantee that solutions exist. In the history of physics, such problems have been the leading clues for the next paradigm shift. Because they are a professional embarrassment, the typical establishment response is to declare them non problems by fiat. This has the unfortunate effect of killing research in the area because astute careerists will select other problems to work on. This is part of the reason that paradigm shifts are often achieved by outsiders.
What I'd like to do in the rest of this post is explain why these five unsolved problems deserve the label anomaly.
1. The Measurement Problem. The concept of a measurement is central to the mathematical and conceptual structure of CQM. It is the process by which the state of quantum systems, in general in a superposition of possibilities, is reduced to a single classical value. The only problem is that we have no frigg'n clue what causes a measurement. The problem is so severe, and so unexpected, that Penrose calls it the measurement paradox, a misuse of the term, but indicative of how serious this gap is for the foundations of quantum mechanics. Physicists find themselves in the uncomfortable position of having to admit that a measurement is like good art, "I know one when I see one." In an effort to solve this, (I believe it was Von Neuman) showed that one could draw the line of measurement anywhere. If beta decay is to be measured, is it the tracks in the bubble chamber that form the measurement? Or the photo of the bubbles? Or when the tech develops the film? Or when the grad student looks at the film? Or when the professor reviews the grad student's work? The infinite regress is hard to avoid. Von Neuman argued that this process could be continued until encountering a conscious observer, and then we didn't know enough to take the process further. This has lead some to conclude that measurements require a conscious observer, a dubious conclusion.
In contrast, in the abstract quantum systems we have studied, such as quantum tic-tac-toe, there is an objective measurement process. An entanglement that becomes cyclic is typically the trigger for a measurement, no outside macro system, much less a conscious observer, needs to be invoked. While such systems are abstractions and do not represent real physical systems, they do show that it is plausible that an objective measurement system is the real case in quantum physics. It becomes reasonable therefore to seek one, and this provides a fresh attack on the measurement problem.
Since this has become a long reply, I'll return to the other anomalies at a later time.
May3-08, 01:46 PM
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A classic example of what I mean is "action at a distance" in Newtonian mechanics. No one was more philosophically bothered by that than the theory's own creator, but there were no observations that created any difficulties at the time. Some went so far as to read in philosophical implications, such as that all of reality was deterministic by virtue of being described completely by Newton's laws. That was a foolish extrapolation, so we are not surprised when "action at a distance" models are found wanting in later more precise observations. Should we say that the philosophical "problem" of action at a distance was evidence all along that we needed a new theory? It's not very meaningful to take that stance, because the "problem" was not sufficient to motivate a successful new theory, observations were needed for that, and furthermore, it is always silly to think that we need "evidence" that some new theory might be better than the one we have now-- we can just accept that as given, without reference to any specific "problems".
More on the other stuff after I've had a chance to see the quantum tic tac toe.
May3-08, 03:27 PM
May3-08, 10:05 PM
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I'd rather simply look at the history of physics. I presume that's what Kuhn claims to have done, but I submit he was mostly seeing the inside of his glasses.
Of course I won't make that accusation without an effort to back it up. I'll just look at the introduction to Kuhn's views found at the website http://www.des.emory.edu/mfp/kuhnsyn.html,
annotated by my personal impressions of the value of the content:
In my experience, all scientists revere to the point of deification the people who have broken out of the boxes. We recognize that not only are our models limited by our intelligence, but also our intelligence is limited by our models, so we need geniuses to break through those limitations and we strongly encourage such geniuses to step forward and do just that. Unfortunately, there tends to be a concept that anyone who says something that disagrees with the mainstream must be such a genius, even if what they are saying makes no sense at all and doesn't even agree with existing observations. So what value does Kuhn's point really have?
But I guess I'm getting off topic-- perhaps we need a new thread on Kuhn (if there isn't one).
May3-08, 10:23 PM
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Furthermore, every major 'interesting' logic of which I'm aware is completely subsumed by an ordinary, classical subject. e.g.
Intuitionistic logic is subsumed by topos theory
Constructivism is subsumed by computability theory (at least, some forms are)
Quantum logic is subsumed by C*-algebra
May3-08, 11:41 PM
PF Gold
Forget my remarks on Kuhn, I was probably a bit unnecessarily harsh and it makes no real difference in this thread because I'm going to argue that we are simply not seeing any paradigm-shift-driving issues here. The issue is what should count as an "anomaly" in a theory, versus the other possible classifications of something left unspecified by a theory, to wit: a limitation of a theory that is of no value to be concerned with until some specific observation points to a problem (as happened to Newton's laws), or a fundamental limitation of science, moreso than the theory (as is likely the case with quantum mechanics seen in the Copehagen interpretation). So we have (at least) three classifications for sticky philosophically unappealing elements of any theory and the resolutions they suggest:
1) anomaly-- get busy fixing it by considering existing observations
2) unconstrained limitation-- it will probably be fixed in the future, but current observations offer no guide, so there is simply no current "action item"
3) fundamental limitation-- don't bother trying to "fix" this, there's nothing to fix.
As an example of each, (1) is like a car with a nasty noise from its engine, (2) is like a car that you wish got 100 miles per gallon, and (3) is like a car that can't fly to the Moon.
So in light of those possibilities, let's look at the interesting issues you raise, issues that indeed come up often in this context:
You might then ask, but how does the measurement "know" which set of basis states to perform this decoherence with respect to? The answer to that is, the question is being asked backward-- all we know about the measurement is what basis states it decoheres, indeed we chose that measurement expressly because of that property. How it accomplishes the decoherence is what we don't know, but that's not at all unusual in science-- at least we do know why we don't know: we don't know because we have chosen not to track that information (usually it would involve the coupling to macroscopic noise modes that are quite untrackable anyway, but the principle applies any time we simply choose not to track the information, as can occur for one part of an entangled system). So I really don't see any "measurement problem" at all-- it is category (3) above.
Thus my answer to von Neumann's chain (if it was indeed him) is that the measurement in the quantum mechanical sense (step 1) occurs as soon as the coherences are destroyed, i.e., the first stage of that chain, but the classical meaning of measurement (step 2) is not resolved until some later and less well determined stage-- but that much was already true for the shell game, and quantum mechanics adds nothing to it. I would call this category (2) from above-- when we have a working model of what consciousness is, we can better address this issue, but until we have a greater body of experimental data on that topic, we are shooting blanks and really shouldn't bother ourselves with it at this juncture.
May12-08, 01:18 PM
Common timelike cause and common spacelike cause are how quantum entanglements are experimentally produced in the first place. There just isn't a generally accepted expression with a visualizable (classical) analog to explain the correlations. What Bell showed is that orthodox quantum mechanics is incompatible with such an explanation.
The other sort of spacelike causality -- ie. instantaneous action at a distance -- is physically meaningless.
Of course, something is happening instantaneously in EPR-Bell experiments. When the setting at one end or the other is changed, then the global setting (and the probability of joint detection) instantaneously changes. Of course, this angular difference isn't a local object. It's simply an observational perspective.
There isn't any evidence to suggest that ftl or instantaneous actions or connections have anything to do with quantum entanglement. Thus, the appropriate path to take in considering all the stuff related to EPR, Bell, quantum entanglement, etc. is to assume that nature is local -- at least until something a bit more compellingly suggestive of ftl or instantaneous actions or connections is discovered or invented.
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