Is it me or do some other people also feel that virtually every thread someone has to come and try to post something funny by taking things out of context/deliberately misinterpreting something/making a clever joke? It has value as humour, but it just derails threads and I think it's happening more than ever because of the new 'like' system on TSR.
Something good about it though is whenever you open a thread and are disappointed by the OP, you can scroll down, get a chuckle and then hit back on your browser. But when it's an interesting topic, it's just irritating that people are just posting so their post can get lots of likes (or, sometimes, so their post can get lots of dislikes).
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Is it me or do some other people also feel that virtually everything thread someone has to come and try to post something funny by taking things out of context/deliberately misinterpreting something/making a clever joke? It has value as humour, but it just derails threads and I think it's happening more than ever because of the new 'like' system on TSR.
Indeed. It has perhaps increased, but satire, sarcasm and humour was abundant in the pre-like system too. If someone has deliberately taken something out of context and deliberately misinterpreted to the point where it is derailing the thread, then just report it. Chances are the moderator will agree with you, remove the post and any subsequent spam posts, issue warnings and bring the discussion back on topic. And if it's an interesting and serious discussion, then there's probably a higher chance of it being seen as not contributing and being removed.
Yep totally agree with you. Sometimes it's unneeded. During serious debates because it's annoying to see people just posting to look cool and have no solid input at all.
I think it's fair to say that at least 95% of occurrences of this on TSR happen exclusively in H&R.
It's also about being serious and getting negged for it!
And of course, negging people because they have a differing (and still perfectly correct) opinion.
And don't forget the negging people just for the sake of using that spare neg you have left!
Hey, I'm Lolzo. TSR's first comedian/satirical guy!
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Dennis Misigoy
FOR US SENATE
To My Fellow Latter-day Saints
While I typically do not target a specific audience with any of my posts here, I thought it might be appropriate for today. Today is the day that we, as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrate the arrival of the first wave of emigrant Church members in the Salt Lake Valley in 1847, an occasion we know as Pioneer Day. Somewhat paradoxically, in order to enjoy the blessings of being able to freely practice their religion as promised in the US Constitution, the early Church members had to leave the United States itself and settled in what was then still a part of Mexico. But no matter the failures of the US government to uphold its values, we maintain a unique reverence towards the US Constitution and the principles upon which it was built. The Bill of Rights in particular is where I see the greatest evidence of inspiration, and the most important and timeless of principles which need to be upheld.
While I spent much time contemplating my decision to file to run for this Senate race earlier this year, my resolve was greatly strengthened when I listened to President Oaks's talk during the Sunday Afternoon session of the last General Conference. In this talk, he states very early on the purpose behind the establishment of the Constitution:
God has given His children moral agency—the power to decide and to act. The most desirable condition for the exercise of that agency is maximum freedom for men and women to act according to their individual choices.
In parallel with my study of the Gospel, I have spent the last decade broadening my knowledge of political and economic systems as I have become more engaged in politics, and both have brought me to this same conclusion. Maximum freedom is the most desirable condition, not merely for the most fruitful exercise of our moral agency, but for the improvement of the human condition and the establishment of peace.
In clarifying our views on the Constitution, President Oaks lists a number of divinely inspired principles. The first of those is that the source of government power is the people. And while he only discusses this in reference to the election of representatives by the consent of voters, I would ask you to consider taking this concept a step further: I cannot vest any authority I do not possess into any government, no matter how much I may consent to it. As an individual, I have no legitimate authority to seize my neighbor's property, dictate his diet or other personal habits, or compel him to serve in a military force. And since I do not have any such authority, I cannot then legitimately delegate it to a government, no matter how many of us may be convinced that we want to. Examples of where this has occurred are too numerous to mention, but they are at odds with both the principle that power comes from the people and the goal of establishing that desirable condition of maximum freedom.
Another principle he listed is the separation of powers. Where the Constitution wisely gives only the Congress authority to declare war but grants the President authority as Commander in Chief to prosecute a declared wars, Congress has, in modern times, completely abdicated its authority through the passage of the War Powers Act and the various Authorizations to Use Military Force, not to mention occasions where the executive branch has ordered military action without even an AUMF and without any repercussions. But this is just one example of how this principle has been undermined today, and the need to replace the Republicans and Democrats who have engineered these conditions and maintained a cartel over our political system, shutting out influence from anyone outside their circles.
One last principle, which is perhaps the most central to my political views, is the essential nature of guarantees such as those found in the Bill of Rights, which limit the power of government. From the First to the Tenth Amendment, we see these guarantees under constant assault from the political mainstream to the great detriment of our nation. Where so many modern conflicts could be avoided or resolved by simply adhering to Constitutional limits on government power and action, those in power today, representing the interests of the two party system, have effectively conspired to create these conditions by their constant efforts to chip away at these protections and advance the misguided belief in an innately omnipotent state that .must approve every individual right.
As President Oaks later says:
Our belief in divine inspiration gives Latter-day Saints a unique responsibility to uphold and defend the United States Constitution and principles of constitutionalism wherever we live.
It is this responsibility I hope to fulfil, as I see the Constitution under siege on all sides by those who wish to expand the powers of government and deny individuals the maximum freedom so desirable for our advancement as a people. And we must remember that this is more than just a contest of ideas with those who may be misguided. The origin of these efforts is clearly stated in Section 98 of the Doctrine and Covenants:
5 And that law of the land which is constitutional, supporting that principle of freedom in maintaining rights and privileges, belongs to all mankind, and is justifiable before me.
6 Therefore, I, the Lord, justify you, and your brethren of my church, in befriending that law which is the constitutional law of the land;
7 And as pertaining to law of man, whatsoever is more or less than this, cometh of evil.
This knowledge will only profit us if we make use of it, and President Oaks reiterated the options available for us to take action:
In the United States and in other democracies, political influence is exercised by running for office (which we encourage), by voting, by financial support, by membership and service in political parties, and by ongoing communications to officials, parties, and candidates.
So I have chosen the first of these paths, and I am hoping that I will have your support. This is a challenge that no one can overcome alone, but I believe the cause of upholding the US Constitution and protecting the individual freedom and moral agency of all mankind is worthy of these modest sacrifices.
In his call to action, President Oaks acknowledged the need to set political priorities, even where we may not find a candidate who perfectly aligns with us in every viewpoint, but this should not be an impediment for us.
Such independent actions will sometimes require voters to support candidates or political parties or platforms whose other positions they cannot approve.
I am certain that many of you may find one position or another in my platform which you are not ready to embrace yet, but if we are aligned on the core principles of defending individual liberty and upholding the Constitution then I ask for your support in this endeavor as I also wish you and your family a very Happy Pioneer Day.
Giving Thanks & More
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LET'S MAKE HISTORY
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Our most recent project is the culmination of several years of working with Architecture00 on community-focussed projects. DISH is a new 'cooking academy' in Southall, an environment that aims to foster community learning and betterment through growing, cooking and eating.
An initial feasibility study looked at creating a walled produce garden and this concept evolved into a scheme that explores the educational cycle of nurturing and growing, cooking and eating along a 'Garden Street'.
The landscape features three distinct areas: the Entrance Seed Garden focuses on creating a sense of arrival and establishing a suitable context for the Tudor Building in addition to being a garden that the local community can learn from and gather seed to take away.
The Garden Courtyard is at the back of the building defined by a sitting wall and espaliered fruit trees. Directly opposite the glazed dining room is a picnic lawn (which can also accommodate a temporary marquee) and along the south-facing side is a showcase growing area, gardened by the academy.
And finally, within the glazed dining room there are two distinct courtyards. One is ornamental and tropical in character and the other, opposite the kitchens, is a spice garden. A thyme roof tops the dining room.
We are currently working with Cultivate London who are helping with the management of the garden and are running community workshops.
The scheme explores the cycle of nurturing, growing, cooking and eating along a 'Garden Street'. We are currently working on the proposals for the 'Eating' area and look forward to completing the story.
Greenhouses and compost areas were proposed for the 'Nurturing' end of the 'Garden Street'. 'Growing' is at the heart of the walled garden and 'Eating' is focused around the old Manor House.
The 'Eating' part of the feasibility study was developed into the phase of works. This image illustrates how the spice courtyard relates to the kitchen.
The planting to the front of the Manor House takes inspiration from the Tudor knot garden. The concept is that of the knot becoming untied and the strands flowing around the building.
We produced a series of community boards that were used during the construction period.


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When Agent Tom Brindle is called to Barcelona to track down the notorious serial killer Pygmalion, he makes a startling discovery. DNA found at the latest crime scene matches a volatile soldier, Marco Soler, but further investigation reveals that the real killer may actually be Marco's estranged twin brother. As Agent Brindle closes in on the killer, Pygmalion begins to stalk the investigative team. The only way to finally catch him is to risk everything and everyone Agent Brindle holds dear.


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Il teatro di Santa Chiara è uno storico teatro di Volterra.

Il teatro è ubicato nel piano seminterrato della residenza sanitaria assistenziale (RSA) di proprietà dell'Azienda pubblica di servizi alla persona "Santa Chiara", in Borgo Santo Stefano, 153.

Dopo essere stato a lungo abbandonato, poi trasformato in magazzino e ripostiglio, nel 1998  è stato recuperato alla sua funzione originaria per iniziativa dell'Ente proprietario e dell'Associazione Teatro di Nascosto, e successivamente restaurato nell'ambito del Programma di Euromobilità "Leonardo da Vinci" 2003-2004.

Pur nella sua essenzialità (consta soltanto di un grande locale con alcune file di poltroncine, una piccola gradinata in cemento, un piccolo palcoscenico  in legno con retrostanti un locale tecnico e due camerini) viene utilizzato in occasione di appuntamenti teatrali stagionali o saltuari, oltre che per attività di formazione del personale della RSA, per convegni e per esigenze diverse di soggetti pubblici o privati. L'Azienda proprietaria ne concede solitamente l'uso gratuito a chi ha svolto nell'anno attività di volontariato presso la RSA o ha effettuato erogazioni liberali alla stessa.

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Teatri della Toscana

Collegamenti esterni

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"I never thought I was going to be lucky like that." -- Carlos Oliveras, who caught Barry Bonds' 713th home run ball in the right-field upper deck in Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park. "We've gotta get this town back together, and this is one way to do it." -- Jazz clarinetist Pete Fountain before taking the stage Sunday for Jazz Fest in New Orleans.


In 2016, police in New Hampshire stopped a car for speeding and tailgating. They seized the $46,000 in cash they discovered inside. More than 18 months after it was taken, a man claiming to be the rightful owner of the money is petitioning to have it returned to him.
On October 3, 2016, state troopers pulled over a red Hyundai registered in Massachusetts. The police report stated that the driver, Alexander Temple, had shaking hands and looked nervous. Temple gave permission for the trooper to examine his car. In the trunk, the officer found the $46,000 in 20-dollar bills neatly wrapped up inside a Whole Foods bag.
When asked how he had obtained the money, Temple said his sister had given him the cash. The police called Temple's sister, but she explained this was not the case—the money was not hers.
No drugs were found in Temple's car, nor was there any evidence of drug use. Temple was not charged with a crime. Nevertheless, the police seized the $46,000.
Earlier in 2016, New Hampshire changed its laws regarding property seizures by police in an attempt to stop abuses of the system. Under the new civil asset forfeiture rules, property may only be taken by law enforcement once the property owner has been found guilty of a crime.
Although civil asset forfeiture has essentially been banned at the state level, there are no restrictions in place regarding federal forfeiture cases. As in other areas of the country where restrictions have been placed on state civil asset forfeiture procedures, New Hampshire law enforcement has increased its use of the federal "Equitable Sharing" program. In these cases, local law enforcement can avoid state regulations by handing cases over to the federal government. In return, the federal government takes a 20 percent cut of the proceeds, while the remaining 80 percent goes directly back to local or state law enforcement.
In a twist to this particular story, Temple isn't himself challenging the seizure of money from his car. Instead, Maine resident Edward Phipps has come forward and claimed the cash as his own. He has stated the money was lawfully obtained. The trial, U.S. vs. $46,000, is slated to begin in December. At this time, Phipps will probably explain where the money came from and how it was that it was in a Whole Foods bag in Alexander Temple's car in New Hampshire that evening.


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Obama LIVID Over Trump's Latest Invite to Inauguration
There are going to be a lot of people at Donald Trump's inauguration whose presence there will infuriate President Obama.
But none more so than the leaders of Israel's Jewish settlements.
Obama has dedicated a goodly portion of his final weeks in office to betraying Israel, and in particular trying to destroy the Jewish presence in the biblical heartland of Judea-Samaria, which the world calls the "West Bank."
Trump has voiced his strong opposition to Obama's treatment of Israel. And he has promised a much different approach to the Jewish state.
But now Trump's putting his money where his mouth is.
Two senior Jewish settler leaders confirmed to the Times of Israel that they have received personal invitations to the Trump inauguration.
Oded Revivi, chairman of the Jewish settlers' council, said the invite was a "clear indication" that Trump gets it. He said all of Israel was eager to work "with our new friends in the White House."
The other invite went to Benny Kasriel, mayor of Ma'aleh Adumim, a large Jewish settlement on the outskirts of Jerusalem.
Trump already ruffled feathers when he appointed lawyer David Friedman to be the next US ambassador to Israel.
Friedman has strong ties to the Jewish settlement enterprise. During recent trips to Israel, Friedman encouraged the Jewish state to go ahead and annex Judea and Samaria.


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Laura Pedraza-Fariña joined the Northwestern faculty in 2013 as an Assistant Professor of Law. She is also a faculty affiliate of the Science in Human Culture Program at Northwestern. She received her J.D. from Harvard Law School and her Ph.D. in genetics from Yale University. Her research interests include intellectual property, patent law, and international organizations. Her scholarship on intellectual property law uses the methodology of history and sociology of science and technology to analyze and inform the design of patent law. Her current projects include an analysis of the implications of sociological studies on tacit scientific knowledge for the disclosure theory of patent law, and a study of how the specialized court structure of patent law influences the content of patent decisions.
A Network Theory of Patentability, Northwestern Law & Econ Research Paper No. 19-02, Northwestern Public Law Research Paper No. 19-06, ___ University Of Chicago Law Review ___ (2019) (with Ryan Whalen).
Anti-Innovation Norms, 112 Northwestern University Law Review 1069 (2018) (with Stephanie Plamondon Bair).
Spill Your (Trade) Secrets: Knowledge Networks as Innovation Drivers, 92 Notre Dame Law Review 1561 (2017).
The Social Origins of Innovation Failures, 70 Smu Law Review 377 (2017) and SSRN.
Understanding the Federal Circuit: An Expert Community Approach, 30 Berkeley Technology Law Journal 89 (2015).
Patent Law and the Sociology of Innovation, 2013 Wisconsin Law Review 813 (2013).


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Studying Scientific Thought Experiments in Their Context: Albert Einstein and Electromagnetic Induction
下午2:34 | Philsci-Archive: No conditions. Results ordered -Date Deposited.
Potters, Jan and Leuridan, Bert (2017) Studying Scientific Thought Experiments in Their Context: Albert Einstein and Electromagnetic Induction. Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics, 58. pp. 1-11. ISSN 1355-2198
Revisiting the Genesis of 'Many-Worlds'
Ackermann, Matthias (2020) Revisiting the Genesis of 'Many-Worlds'. [Preprint]
The energetic cost of work extraction. (arXiv:1907.00812v3 [quant-ph] UPDATED)
上午9:37 | Juliette Monsel, Marco Fellous-Asiani, Benjamin Huard, Alexia Auffèves | quant-ph updates on arXiv.org
We analyze work extraction from a qubit into a wave guide (WG) acting as a battery, where work is the coherent component of the energy radiated by the qubit. The process is stimulated by a wave packet whose mean photon number (the battery's charge) can be adjusted. We show that the extracted work is bounded by the qubit's ergotropy, and that the bound is saturated for a large enough battery's charge. If this charge is small, work can still be extracted. Its amount is controlled by the quantum coherence initially injected in the qubit's state, that appears as a key parameter when energetic resources are limited. This new and autonomous scenario for the study of quantum batteries can be implemented with state-of-the-art artificial qubits coupled to WGs.
Large Numbers in Holography. (arXiv:2002.05354v1 [hep-th])
上午9:37 | gr-qc updates on arXiv.org
Authors: Brett McInnes
The AdS/CFT correspondence is useful primarily when the number of colours, $N_{\textsf{c}}$, characterising the boundary field theory, is "large", and when the mass of the bulk black hole that is usually present is "large" relative to the bulk Planck mass. But this prompts two questions: first, can these large numbers be estimated, even very approximately, in a given application? Second: if these quantities are themselves computed holographically from physical data constraining the field theory, is this computation self-consistent, in the sense that it actually produces large numbers, an outcome which is far from obvious? Here we consider these questions in the case of the application of holographic techniques to the study of the quark-gluon plasma. We find that holography in this case is able to generate estimates of the dimensionless numbers in question, and, very remarkably, they are indeed large, despite the fact that the dimensionless input data are of order unity.
Communication through quantum fields near a black hole. (arXiv:2002.05482v1 [quant-ph])
Authors: Robert H. Jonsson, David Q. Aruquipa, Marc Casals, Achim Kempf, Eduardo Martín-Martínez
We study the quantum channel between two localized first-quantized systems that communicate in 3+1 dimensional Schwarzschild spacetime via a quantum field. We analyze the information carrying capacity of direct and black hole-orbiting null geodesics as well as of the timelike contributions that arise because the strong Huygens principle does not hold on the Schwarzschild background. We find, in particular, that the non-direct-null and timelike contributions, which do not possess an analog on Minkowski spacetime, can dominate over the direct null contributions. We cover the cases of both geodesic and accelerated and accelerated emitters. Technically, we apply tools previously designed for the study of wave propagation in curved spacetimes to a relativistic quantum information communication setup, first for generic spacetimes, and then for the case of Schwarzschild spacetime in particular.
Critical evaluation of common claims in loop quantum cosmology. (arXiv:2002.05703v1 [gr-qc])
Authors: Martin Bojowald
A large number of models have been analyzed in loop quantum cosmology, using mainly minisuperspace constructions and perturbations. At the same time, general physics principles from effective field theory and covariance have often been ignored. A consistent introduction of these ingredients requires substantial modifications of existing scenarios. As a consequence, none of the broader claims made mainly by the Ashtekar school — such as the genericness of bounces with astonishingly semiclassical dynamics, robustness with respect to quantization ambiguities, the realization of covariance, and the relevance of certain technical results for potential observations — hold up to scrutiny. Several useful lessons for a sustainable version of quantum cosmology can be drawn from this outcome.
Some Philosophical Prehistory of the (Earman-Norton) Hole Argument
2020年2月14日 星期五 下午2:29 | Philsci-Archive: No conditions. Results ordered -Date Deposited.
Weatherall, James Owen (2018) Some Philosophical Prehistory of the (Earman-Norton) Hole Argument. [Preprint]
On the Very Idea of Distant Correlations
2020年2月14日 星期五 上午8:00 | Latest Results for Foundations of Physics
Contemporary debate over laws of nature centers around Humean supervenience, the thesis that everything supervenes on the distribution of non-nomic facts. The key ingredient of this thesis is the idea that nomic-like concepts—law, chance, causation, etc.—are expressible in terms of the regularities of non-nomic facts. Inherent to this idea is the tacit conviction that regularities, "constant conjunctions" of non-nomic facts do supervene on the distribution of non-nomic facts. This paper raises a challenge for this conviction. It will be pointed out that the notion of regularity, understood as statistical correlation, has a necessary conceptual component not clearly identified before—I shall call this the "conjunctive relation" of the correlated events. On the other hand, it will be argued that there exists no unambiguous, non-circular way in which this relation could be determined. In this regard, the notion of correlation is similar to that of distant simultaneity where the necessary conceptual component is the one-way speed of light, whose value doesn't seem to be determined by matters of (non-nomic) facts.
How the Natural Interpretation of QM Avoids the Recent No-Go Theorem
A recent no-go theorem gives an extension of the Wigner's Friend argument that purports to prove the "Quantum theory cannot consistently describe the use of itself." The argument is complex and thought provoking, but fails in a straightforward way if one treats QM as a statistical theory in the most fundamental sense, i.e. if one applies the so-called ensemble interpretation. This explanation is given here at an undergraduate level, which can be edifying for experts and students alike. A recent paper has already shown that the no-go theorem is incorrect with regard to the de Broglie Bohm theory and misguided in some of its general claims. This paper's contribution is three fold. It shows how the extended Wigner's Friend argument fails in the ensemble interpretation. It also makes more evident how natural a consistent statistical treatment of the wave function is. In this way, the refutation of the argument is useful for bringing out the core statistical nature of QM. It, in addition, manifests the unnecessary complications and problems introduced by the collapse mechanism that is part of the Copenhagen interpretation. The paper uses the straightforwardness of the ensemble interpretation to make the no-go argument and its refutation more accessible.
Grounded Shadows, Groundless Ghosts
2020年2月14日 星期五 上午8:00 | Rubenstein E. | The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science Advance Access
According to a radical account of quantum metaphysics that I label 'high-dimensionalism', ordinary objects are the 'shadows' of high-dimensional fundamental ontology (for example, Albert [2013], [unpublished-b]; Ney [2015]). Critics—especially Maudlin ([2007], [2010], [2019])—allege that high-dimensionalism cannot provide a satisfactory explanation of the manifest image. In this paper, I examine the two main ideas behind these criticisms: that high-dimensionalist connections between fundamental and non-fundamental are 1) inscrutable, and 2) arbitrary. In response to the first, I argue that there is no metaphysically significant contrast regarding the scrutability of low- and high-dimensionalist connections. In response to the second, I argue that the arbitrariness of high-dimensionalist connections has been overstated, and what arbitrariness there is afflicts low-dimensionalist connections too. Thus, the debate should not be focused on whether high-dimensionalism can provide a satisfactory explanation of the manifest image—as it has been in recent literature—but rather on the broader question of whether there is good all-things-considered reason to prefer low-dimensionalist theories.
Did Simon Marius observe Jupiter's satellites on January 8, 1610? An exercise in computation. (arXiv:2002.04643v1 [physics.hist-ph])
2020年2月13日 星期四 上午10:13 | physics.hist-ph updates on arXiv.org
Authors: Yaakov Zik, Giora Hon, Ilan Manulis
The question, Did Simon Marius (1573-1625) observe Jupiter's satellites on January 8, 1610 (December 29, 1609 in the Julian calendar) is moot, for he did not disclose his research method and the instrument he used. To resolve this issue we apply astronomical codes and evaluate the visual performance of a replica of the telescope that Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) had used.
Nonlocality of Observables in Quasi-Hermitian Quantum Theory. (arXiv:2002.04703v1 [quant-ph])
2020年2月13日 星期四 上午10:13 | Jacob Barnett | quant-ph updates on arXiv.org
Explicit construction of local observable algebras in quasi-Hermitian quantum theories is derived in both the tensor product model of locality and in models of free fermions. The latter construction is applied to several cases of a $\mathcal{PT}$-symmetric toy model of particle-conserving free fermions on a 1-dimensional lattice, with nearest neighbour interactions and open boundary conditions. Despite the locality of the Hamiltonian, local observables do not exist in generic collections of sites in the lattice. The collections of sites which do contain nontrivial observables depends strongly depends on the complex potential.
Quantum logic is undecidable. (arXiv:1607.05870v4 [quant-ph] UPDATED)
2020年2月13日 星期四 上午10:13 | Tobias Fritz | quant-ph updates on arXiv.org
We investigate the first-order theory of closed subspaces of complex Hilbert spaces in the signature $(\lor,\perp,0,1)$, where `$\perp$' is the orthogonality relation. Our main result is that already its quasi-identities are undecidable: there is no algorithm to decide whether an implication between equations and orthogonality relations implies another equation. This is a corollary of a recent result of Slofstra in combinatorial group theory. It follows upon reinterpreting that result in terms of the hypergraph approach to quantum contextuality, for which it constitutes a proof of the inverse sandwich conjecture. It can also be interpreted as stating that a certain quantum satisfiability problem is undecidable.
Diagnosing disagreements: The authentication of the positron 1931–1934
2020年2月13日 星期四 上午10:13 | ScienceDirect Publication: Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part B: Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern PhysicsScienceDirect RSShttps://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/studies-in-history-and-philosophy-of-science-part-b-studies-in-history-and-philosophy-of-modern-physicsRSS for NodeWed, 24 Jul 2019 09:46:42 GMTCopyright © 2019 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reservedImprints of the underlying structure of physical theoriesPublication date: Available online 12 July 2019Source: Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part B: Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern PhysicsAuthor(s): Jorge ManeroAbstractIn the context of scientific realism, this paper intends to provide a formal and accurate description of the structural-based ontology posited by classical mechanics, quantum mechanics and special relativity, which is preserved across the empirical domains of these theories and explain their successful predictions. Along the lines of ontic structural realism, such a description is undertaken by
Publication date: Available online 8 February 2020
Source: Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part B: Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics
Author(s): Ana-Maria Creţu
This paper bridges a historiographical gap in accounts of the prediction and discovery of the positron by combining three ingredients. First, the prediction and discovery of the positron are situated in the broader context of a period of 'crystallisation' of a research tradition. Second, the prediction and discovery of the positron are discussed in the context of the 'authentication' of the particle. Third, the attitude of the relevant scientists to both prediction and discovery are conceptualised in terms of the idea of 'perspectives'. It will be argued that by examining the prediction and discovery of the positron in the context of authentication within a period of crystallisation, we can better understand disagreements regarding the positron between relevant scientists (Dirac, Bohr, and Pauli) in the period 1931–34.
Expanding theory testing in general relativity: LIGO and parametrized theories
Author(s): Lydia Patton
The multiple detections of gravitational waves by LIGO (the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory), operated by Caltech and MIT, have been acclaimed as confirming Einstein's prediction, a century ago, that gravitational waves propagating as ripples in spacetime would be detected. Yunes and Pretorius (2009) investigate whether LIGO's template-based searches encode fundamental assumptions, especially the assumption that the background theory of general relativity is an accurate description of the phenomena detected in the search. They construct the parametrized post-Einsteinian (ppE) framework in response, which broadens those assumptions and allows for wider testing under more flexible assumptions. Their methods are consistent with work on confirmation and testing found in Carnap (1936), Hempel (1969), and Stein (1992, 1994), with the following principles in common: that confirmation is distinct from testing, and that, counterintuitively, revising a theory's formal basis can make it more broadly empirically testable. These views encourage a method according to which theories can be made abstract, to define families of general structures for the purpose of testing. With the development of the ppE framework and related approaches, multi-messenger astronomy is a catalyst for deep reasoning about the limits and potential of the theoretical framework of general relativity.
Gravity theory with an extra dimension of zero length. (arXiv:1908.04830v2 [gr-qc] UPDATED)
2020年2月13日 星期四 上午10:13 | gr-qc updates on arXiv.org
Authors: Sandipan Sengupta
We set up a theory of gravity in vacuum with an extra dimension of vanishing proper length. The most general solution to the field equations are presented. By construction, this extra-dimensional formulation is free of Kaluza-Klein modes and does not allow any propagation along the fifth direction. The associated emergent theory exhibits a geometric stress-tensor composed of a vacuum energy, radiation and a vector-tensor multiplet. Based on the distinctive features of this multiplet, namely, its coupling to gravity, its natural inertness and its equation of state as an ideal fluid, it is proposed to supercede the hypothetical `dark matter'. A purely geometric model of the galactic halo is built upon this framework, which predicts flat rotation curves at sufficiently large distance.
Existence of New Singularities in Einstein-Aether Theory. (arXiv:1912.12845v2 [gr-qc] UPDATED)
Authors: R. Chan, M. F. A. da Silva, V. H. Satheeshkumar
How do the global properties of a Lorentzian manifold change when endowed with a vector field? This interesting question is tackled in this paper within the framework of Einstein-Aether (EA) theory which has the most general diffeomorphism-invariant action involving a spacetime metric and a vector field. After classifying all the possible nine vacuum solutions with and without cosmological constant in Friedmann-Lema{\^{\i}}tre-Robertson-Walker (FLRW) cosmology, we show that there exist three singular solutions in the EA theory which are not singular in the General Relativity (GR), all of them for $k=-1$, and another singular solution for $k=1$ in EA theory which does not exist in GR. This result is cross-verified by showing the focusing of timelike geodesics using the Raychaudhuri equation. These new singular solutions show that GR and EA theories can be completely different, even for the FLRW solutions when we go beyond flat geometry ($k=0$). In fact, they have different global structures. In the case where $\Lambda=0$ ($k=\pm 1$) the vector field defining the preferred direction is the unique source of the curvature.
Quantum Randomness and Underdetermination
2020年2月12日 星期三 下午1:25 | Philsci-Archive: No conditions. Results ordered -Date Deposited.
Barrett, Jeffrey A. and Huttegger, Simon (2020) Quantum Randomness and Underdetermination. [Preprint]
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Patton, Lydia (2020) Expanding theory testing in general relativity: LIGO and parametrized theories. Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics. ISSN 1355-2198
Beyond Purity and Mixtures in Categorical Quantum Mechanics
2020年2月11日 星期二 下午1:40 | Philsci-Archive: No conditions. Results ordered -Date Deposited.
de Ronde, Christian and Massri, Cesar (2020) Beyond Purity and Mixtures in Categorical Quantum Mechanics. [Preprint]
Departing from Thermality of Analogue Hawking Radiation in a Bose-Einstein Condensate
2020年2月10日 星期一 下午6:00 | M. Isoard and N. Pavloff | PRL: General Physics: Statistical and Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Information, etc.
Author(s): M. Isoard and N. Pavloff
We study the quantum fluctuations in a one-dimensional Bose-Einstein condensate realizing an analogous acoustic black hole. The taking into account of evanescent channels and of zero modes makes it possible to accurately reproduce recent experimental measurements of the density correlation function….
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 124, 060401] Published Mon Feb 10, 2020
Mechanisms of spatiotemporal mode-locking
2020年2月10日 星期一 上午8:00 | Frank W. Wise | Nature Physics – Issue – nature.com science feeds
Nature Physics, Published online: 10 February 2020; doi:10.1038/s41567-020-0784-1
Mode-locking of lasers can be understood as self-organization, and the three-dimensional case of spatiotemporal mode-locking can described using attractor dissection theory, which helps develop an intuition for this complex case.
On Representational Redundancy, Surplus Structure, and the Hole Argument
2020年2月10日 星期一 上午8:00 | Latest Results for Foundations of Physics
We address a recent proposal concerning 'surplus structure' due to Nguyen et al. (Br J Phi Sci, 2018). We argue that the sense of 'surplus structure' captured by their formal criterion is importantly different from—and in a sense, opposite to—another sense of 'surplus structure' used by philosophers. We argue that minimizing structure in one sense is generally incompatible with minimizing structure in the other sense. We then show how these distinctions bear on Nguyen et al.'s arguments about Yang-Mills theory and on the hole argument.
Quantum symmetry breaking and physical inequivalence: the case of ferromagnetism
2020年2月10日 星期一 上午8:00 | Latest Results for Synthese
This paper discusses an outstanding issue in philosophy of physics concerning the relation between quantum symmetries and the notion of physical equivalence. Specifically, it deals with a dilemma arising for quantum symmetry breaking that was posed by Baker (Philos Sci 78:128–148, 2011), who claimed that if two ground states are connected by a symmetry, even when it is broken, they must be physically equivalent. However, I argue that the dilemma is just apparent. In fact, I object to Baker's conclusion by showing that the two thermodynamical phases of a ferromagnet, which are connected by the so-called flip-flop symmetry, are physically inequivalent, thereby providing a counter-example to his claim.
Neither Presentism nor Eternalism
2020年2月9日 星期日 上午8:55 | Philsci-Archive: No conditions. Results ordered -Date Deposited.
ROVELLI, Carlo (2019) Neither Presentism nor Eternalism. Foundations of Physics, 49 (12). pp. 1325-1335. ISSN 0015-9018
Reverse Bell's Theorem and Relativity of Pre- and Postselection
Bacciagaluppi, Guido and Hermens, Ronnie (2020) Reverse Bell's Theorem and Relativity of Pre- and Postselection. [Preprint]
A Justification of the Probabilistic Explanation of the Entropy Principle
2020年2月8日 星期六 下午3:45 | Philsci-Archive: No conditions. Results ordered -Date Deposited.
Jodoin, Laurent (2020) A Justification of the Probabilistic Explanation of the Entropy Principle. [Preprint]


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Rare, Recovering Cactus Species Reclassified as Threatened
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Kuenzler hedgehog cactus. Frank Weaver / USFWS
On Thursday the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service changed the designation of a rare New Mexico cactus from "endangered" to the less-dire "threatened," reflecting its progress toward recovery under the Endangered Species Act.
The Kuenzler hedgehog cactus lives in 11 locations in southeastern New Mexico. It was known from just two populations when first protected under the act in 1979. The downlisting by the Fish and Wildlife Service follows years of comprehensive surveys to find surviving populations. The U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management worked with the wildlife agency to minimize disturbances where the cacti grow.
"With continued care as recovery progresses, this unique cactus's magenta flowers will continue to blossom," said Michael Robinson, conservation advocate with the Center for Biological Diversity. "Even when not in bloom, this prickly plant powerfully attests to the lifesaving law that is the Endangered Species Act."
The Kuenzler hedgehog cactus became endangered primarily due to habitat disturbance from development, road construction and large numbers of livestock. Protections from these threats will continue under the new "threatened" designation. A recovery plan will be developed that will also address the growing threat posed by global warming.
Listing a plant or animal as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act leads to science-based measures tailored to prevent its extinction. To date, the act has been successful in saving more than 99 percent of species placed under its care, despite significant underfunding of the law's vital measures and political attacks maligning the Act itself. The number of species proposed for downlisting and full delisting as a result of recovery is also increasing.
"My own badly misguided congressman, Steve Pearce, has helped lead the Republican attack on the Endangered Species Act," said Robinson. "But the Kuenzler hedgehog cactus in his own district might have dwindled to a few plants or none at all if President Richard Nixon hadn't had the wisdom to propose this law and sign it just in time to save the cactus and many other wondrous plants and animals."
The Kuenzler hedgehog cactus grows on sandy gravel and rocky outcrops amidst grasslands and woodlands in southeastern New Mexico. It produces large magenta flowers in the spring that offset its chalky-white, contorted spines.
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Galerkin Weighted Residual Method for Axially Functionally Graded Shape Memory Alloy Beams
Z. T. Kang, Z. Y. Wang, B. Zhou, S. F. Xue
Journal: Journal of Mechanics , First View
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 02 December 2019, pp. 1-15
This paper focus on the mechanical and martensitic transformation behaviors of axially functionally graded shape memory alloy (AFG SMA) beams. It is taken into consideration that material properties, such as austenitic elastic modulus, martensitic elastic modulus, critical transformation stresses and maximum transformation strain vary continuously along the longitudinal direction. According to the simplified linear SMA constitutive equations and Bernoulli-Euler beam theory, the formulations of stress, strain, martensitic volume fraction and governing equations of the deflection, height and length of transformed layers are derived. Employing the Galerkin's weighted residual method, the governing differential equation of the deflection is solved. As an example, the bending behaviors of an AFG SMA cantilever beam subjected to an end concentrated load are numerically analyzed using the developed model. Results show that the mechanical and martensitic transformation behaviors of the AFG SMA beam are complex after the martensitic transformation of SMA occurs. The influences of FG parameter on the mechanical behaviors and geometrical shape of transformed regions are obvious, and should be considered in the design and analysis of AFG SMA beams in the related regions.
Does maternal smoking in pregnancy explain the differences in the body composition trajectory between breastfed and formula-fed infants?
Shao J. Zhou, Karen Hawke, Carmel T. Collins, Robert A. Gibson, Maria Makrides
Journal: British Journal of Nutrition , First View
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 08 November 2019, pp. 1-8
Growth patterns are known to differ between breastfed and formula-fed infants, but little is known about the relative impact of maternal smoking in pregnancy v. feeding mode on growth trajectory in infancy. We conducted a secondary analysis of a trial, the Tolerance of Infant Goat Milk Formula and Growth Assessment trial involving 290 healthy infants, to examine whether smoking in pregnancy modified the association between feeding mode and body composition of infants. Fat mass (FM) and fat-free mass (FFM) were estimated at 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 12 months of age using bioimpedance spectroscopy. Formula-fed infants (n 190) had a higher mean FFM at 4 months (mean difference (MD) 160 g, 95 % CI 50·4, 269·5 g, P < 0·05)) and 6 months (MD 179 g, 95 % CI 41·5, 316·9 g, P < 0·05) compared with the breastfed infants (n 100). Sub-group analysis of breastfed v. formula-fed infants by maternal smoking status in pregnancy showed that there were no differences in the FM and FFM between the breastfed and formula-fed infants whose mothers did not smoke in pregnancy. Formula-fed infants whose mothers smoked in pregnancy were smaller at birth and had a lower FM% and higher FFM% at 1 month compared with infants of non-smoking mothers regardless of feeding mode, but the differences were not significant at other time points. Adequately powered prospective studies with an appropriate design are warranted to better understand the relative impact of maternal smoking, feeding practice and the growth trajectory of infants.
Effects of intravenous arginine infusion on inflammation and metabolic indices of dairy cows in early lactation
L. Y. Ding, Y. F. Wang, Y. Z. Shen, G. Zhou, T. Y. Wu, X. Zhang, M. Z. Wang, J. J. Loor, J. Zhang
Journal: animal / Volume 14 / Issue 2 / February 2020
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 01 October 2019, pp. 346-352
Enhancing the supply of arginine (Arg), a semi-essential amino acid, has positive effects on immune function in dairy cattle experiencing metabolic stress during early lactation. Our objective was to determine the effects of Arg supplementation on biomarkers of liver damage and inflammation in cows during early lactation. Six Chinese Holstein lactating cows with similar BW (508 ± 14 kg), body condition score (3.0), parity (4.0 ± 0), milk yield (30.6 ± 1.8 kg) and days in milk (20 ± days) were randomly assigned to three treatments in a replicated 3 × 3 Latin square design balanced for carryover effects. Each period was 21 days with 7 days for infusion and 14 days for washout. Treatments were (1) Control: saline; (2) Arg group: saline + 0.216 mol/day l-Arg; and (3) Alanine (Ala) group: saline + 0.868 mol/day l-Ala (iso-nitrogenous to the Arg group). Blood and milk samples from the experimental cows were collected on the last day of each infusion period and analyzed for indices of liver damage and inflammation, and the count and composition of somatic cells in milk. Compared with the Control, the infusion of Arg led to greater concentrations of total protein, immunoglobulin M and high density lipoprotein cholesterol coupled with lower concentrations of haptoglobin and tumor necrosis factor-α, and activity of aspartate aminotransferase in serum. Infusion of Ala had no effect on those biomarkers compared with the Control. Although milk somatic cell count was not affected, the concentration of granulocytes was lower in response to Arg infusion compared with the Control or Ala group. Overall, the biomarker analyses indicated that the supplementation of Arg via the jugular vein during early lactation alleviated inflammation and metabolic stress.
Electronic Structure and Coupling of Re Clusters In Monolayer MoS2
Shize Yang, Priyanka Manchanda, Yongji Gong, Sokrates T. Pantelides, Wu Zhou, Matthew F. Chisholm
Journal: Microscopy and Microanalysis / Volume 25 / Issue S2 / August 2019
The turbulent Kármán vortex
J. G. Chen, Y. Zhou, R. A. Antonia, T. M. Zhou
Journal: Journal of Fluid Mechanics / Volume 871 / 25 July 2019
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 17 May 2019, pp. 92-112
Print publication: 25 July 2019
This work focuses on the temperature (passive scalar) and velocity characteristics within a turbulent Kármán vortex using a phase-averaging technique. The vortices are generated by a circular cylinder, and the three components of the fluctuating velocity and vorticity vectors, $u_{i}$ and $\unicode[STIX]{x1D714}_{i}$ ( $i=1,2,3$ ), are simultaneously measured, along with the fluctuating temperature $\unicode[STIX]{x1D703}$ and the temperature gradient vector, at nominally the same spatial point in the plane of mean shear at $x/d=10$ , where $x$ is the streamwise distance from the cylinder axis and $d$ is the cylinder diameter. We believe this is the first time the properties of fluctuating velocity, temperature, vorticity and temperature gradient vectors have been explored simultaneously within the Kármán vortex in detail. The Reynolds number based on $d$ and the free-stream velocity is $2.5\times 10^{3}$ . The phase-averaged distributions of $\unicode[STIX]{x1D703}$ and $u_{i}$ follow closely the Gaussian distribution for $r/d\leqslant 0.2$ ( $r$ is the distance from the vortex centre), but not for $r/d>0.2$ . The collapse of the distributions of the mean-square streamwise derivative of the velocity fluctuations within the Kármán vortex implies that the velocity field within the vortex tends to be more locally isotropic than the flow field outside the vortex. A possible physical explanation is that the large and small scales of velocity and temperature fields are statistically independent of each other near the Kármán vortex centre, but interact vigorously outside the vortex, especially in the saddle region, due to the action of coherent strain rate.
Association of meteorological factors with seasonal activity of influenza A subtypes and B lineages in subtropical western China
M. Pan, H. P. Yang, J. Jian, Y. Kuang, J. N. Xu, T. S. Li, X. Zhou, W. L. Wu, Z. Zhao, C. Wang, W. Y. Li, M. Y. Li, S. S. He, L.L. Zhou
Journal: Epidemiology & Infection / Volume 147 / 2019
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 04 March 2019, e72
The seasonality of individual influenza subtypes/lineages and the association of influenza epidemics with meteorological factors in the tropics/subtropics have not been well understood. The impact of the 2009 H1N1 pandemic on the prevalence of seasonal influenza virus remains to be explored. Using wavelet analysis, the periodicities of A/H3N2, seasonal A/H1N1, A/H1N1pdm09, Victoria and Yamagata were identified, respectively, in Panzhihua during 2006–2015. As a subtropical city in southwestern China, Panzhihua is the first industrial city in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. The relationship between influenza epidemics and local climatic variables was examined based on regression models. The temporal distribution of influenza subtypes/lineages during the pre-pandemic (2006–2009), pandemic (2009) and post-pandemic (2010–2015) years was described and compared. A total of 6892 respiratory specimens were collected and 737 influenza viruses were isolated. A/H3N2 showed an annual cycle with a peak in summer–autumn, while A/H1N1pdm09, Victoria and Yamagata exhibited an annual cycle with a peak in winter–spring. Regression analyses demonstrated that relative humidity was positively associated with A/H3N2 activity while negatively associated with Victoria activity. Higher prevalence of A/H1N1pdm09 and Yamagata was driven by lower absolute humidity. The role of weather conditions in regulating influenza epidemics could be complicated since the diverse viral transmission modes and mechanism. Differences in seasonality and different associations with meteorological factors by influenza subtypes/lineages should be considered in epidemiological studies in the tropics/subtropics. The development of subtype- and lineage-specific prevention and control measures is of significant importance.
Post-exposure prophylaxis vaccination rate and risk factors of human rabies in mainland China: a meta-analysis
D. L. Wang, X. F. Zhang, H. Jin, X. Q. Cheng, C. X. Duan, X. C. Wang, C. J. Bao, M. H. Zhou, T. Ahmad
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 04 December 2018, e64
Rabies is one of the major public health problems in China, and the mortality rate of rabies remains the highest among all notifiable infectious diseases. A meta-analysis was conducted to investigate the post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) vaccination rate and risk factors for human rabies in mainland China. The PubMed, Web of Science, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure, Chinese Science and Technology Periodical and Wanfang databases were searched for articles on rabies vaccination status (published between 2007 and 2017). In total, 10 174 human rabies cases from 136 studies were included in this meta-analysis. Approximately 97.2% (95% confidence interval (CI) 95.1–98.7%) of rabies cases occurred in rural areas and 72.6% (95% CI 70.0–75.1%) occurred in farmers. Overall, the vaccination rate in the reported human rabies cases was 15.4% (95% CI 13.7–17.4%). However, among vaccinated individuals, 85.5% (95% CI 79.8%–83.4%) did not complete the vaccination regimen. In a subgroup analysis, the PEP vaccination rate in the eastern region (18.8%, 95% CI 15.9–22.1%) was higher than that in the western region (13.3%, 95% CI 11.1–15.8%) and this rate decreased after 2007. Approximately 68.9% (95% CI 63.6–73.8%) of rabies cases experienced category-III exposures, but their PEP vaccination rate was 27.0% (95% CI 14.4–44.9%) and only 6.1% (95% CI 4.4–8.4%) received rabies immunoglobulin. Together, these results suggested that the PEP vaccination rate among human rabies cases was low in mainland China. Therefore, standardised treatment and vaccination programs of dog bites need to be further strengthened, particularly in rural areas.
A Regression-with-Residuals Method for Estimating Controlled Direct Effects
Xiang Zhou, Geoffrey T. Wodtke
Journal: Political Analysis / Volume 27 / Issue 3 / July 2019
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 08 November 2018, pp. 360-369
Political scientists are increasingly interested in causal mediation, and to this end, recent studies focus on estimating a quantity called the controlled direct effect (CDE). The CDE measures the strength of the causal relationship between a treatment and outcome when a mediator is fixed at a given value. To estimate the CDE, Joffe and Greene (2009) and Vansteelandt (2009) developed the method of sequential g-estimation, which was introduced to political science by Acharya, Blackwell, and Sen (2016). In this letter, we propose an alternative method called "regression-with-residuals" (RWR) for estimating the CDE. In special cases, we show that these two methods are algebraically equivalent. Yet, unlike sequential g-estimation, RWR can easily accommodate several types of effect moderation, including cases in which the effect of the mediator on the outcome is moderated by a posttreatment confounder. Although common in the social sciences, this type of effect moderation is typically assumed away in applications of sequential g-estimation, which may lead to bias if effect moderation is in fact present. We illustrate RWR by estimating the CDE of negative media framing on public support for immigration, controlling for respondent anxiety.
Simultaneous Hard X-ray Ptychographic Tomography and X-ray Fluorescence Tomography of Isolated Hollow Core-Shell GaN Rods
M. Kahnt, G. Falkenberg, J. Garrevoet, J. Hartmann, T. Krause, M. Niehle, M. Scholz, M. Seyrich, A. Trampert, A. Waag, H.-H. Wehmann, F. Wittwer, H. Zhou, M. Hanke, C. G. Schroer
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 10 August 2018, pp. 32-33
Observation of Anisotropic Charge Density Wave in Layered 1T-TiSe2
Qiao Qiao, Songsong Zhou, Jing Tao, Jin-Cheng Zheng, Lijun Wu, Samuel T. Ciocys, Maria Iavarone, David J. Srolovitz, Goran Karapetrov, Yimei Zhu
Dislocation-Driven Growth of Two-Dimensional Lateral Quantum Well Superlattices
Wu Zhou, Yu-Yang Zhang, Jianyi Chen, Dongdong Li, Jiadong Zhou, Zheng Liu, Matthew F. Chisholm, Kazu Suenaga, Sokrates T. Pantelides, Kian Ping Loh
Postnatal differential expression of chemoreceptors of free fatty acids along the gastrointestinal tract of supplemental feeding v. grazing kid goats
T. Ran, Y. Liu, J. Z. Jiao, C. S. Zhou, S. X. Tang, M. Wang, Z. X. He, Z. L. Tan, W. Z. Yang, K. A. Beauchemin
Journal: animal / Volume 13 / Issue 3 / March 2019
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 10 July 2018, pp. 509-517
The gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of animals is capable of sensing various kinds of nutrients via G-protein coupled receptor-mediated signaling transduction pathways, and the process is known as 'gut nutrient chemosensing'. GPR40, GPR41, GPR43 and GPR119 are chemoreceptors for free fatty acids (FFAs) and lipid derivatives, but they are not well studied in small ruminants. The objective of this study is to determine the expression of GPR40, GPR41, GPR43 and GPR119 along the GIT of kid goats under supplemental feeding (S) v. grazing (G) during early development. In total, 44 kid goats (initial weight 1.35±0.12 kg) were slaughtered for sampling (rumen, abomasum, duodenum, jejunum, ileum, cecum, colon and rectum) between days 0 and 70. The expression of GPR41 and GPR43 were measured at both mRNA and protein levels, whereas GPR40 and GPR119 were assayed at protein level only. The effects of age and feeding system on their expression were variable depending upon GIT segments, chemoreceptors and expression level (mRNA or protein), and sometimes feeding system × age interactions (P<0.05) were observed. Supplemental feeding enhanced expression of GPR40, GPR41 and GPR43 in most segments of the GIT of goats, whereas G enhanced expression of GPR119. GPR41 and GPR43 were mainly expressed in rumen, abomasum and cecum, with different responses to age and feeding system. GPR41 and GPR43 expression in abomasum at mRNA level was greatly (P<0.01) affected by both age and feeding system; whereas their expression in rumen and abomasum at protein level were different, feeding system greatly (P<0.05) affected GPR41 expression, but had no effect (P>0.05) on GPR43 expression; and there were no feeding system×age interactions (P>0.05) on GPR41 and GPR43 protein expression. The expression of GPR41 and GPR43 in rumen and abomasum linearly (P<0.01) increased with increasing age (from days 0 to 70). Meanwhile, age was the main factor affecting GPR40 expression throughout the GIT. These outcomes indicate that age and feeding system are the two factors affecting chemoreceptors for FFAs and lipid derivatives expression in the GIT of kids goats, and S enhanced the expression of chemoreceptors for FFAs, whereas G gave rise to greater expression of chemoreceptors for lipid derivatives. Our results suggest that enhanced expression of chemoreceptors for FFAs might be one of the benefits of early supplemental feeding offered to young ruminants during early development.
Gut microbiome and magnetic resonance spectroscopy study of subjects at ultra-high risk for psychosis may support the membrane hypothesis
Ying He, Tomasz Kosciolek, Jinsong Tang, Yao Zhou, Zongchang Li, Xiaoqian Ma, Qiyun Zhu, Ning Yuan, Liu Yuan, Chunwang Li, Ke Jin, Rob Knight, Ming T. Tsuang, Xiaogang Chen
Journal: European Psychiatry / Volume 53 / September 2018
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 02 June 2018, pp. 37-45
The microbiota-gut-brain axis and membrane dysfunction in the brain has attracted increasing attention in the field of psychiatric research. However, the possible interactive role of gut microbiota and brain function in the prodromal stage of schizophrenia has not been studied yet.
To explore this, we collected fecal samples and performed Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) scans in 81 high risk (HR) subjects, 19 ultra-high risk (UHR) subjects and 69 health controls (HC). Then we analyzed the differences in gut microbiota and choline concentrations in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC).
Presences of the orders Clostridiales, Lactobacillales and Bacteroidales were observed at increase levels in fecal samples of UHR subjects compared to the other two groups. The composition changes of gut microbiota indicate the increased production of Short Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs), which could activate microglia and then disrupt membrane metabolism. Furthermore, this was confirmed by an increase of choline levels, a brain imaging marker of membrane dysfunction, which is also significantly elevated in UHR subjects compared to the HR and HC groups.
Both gut microbiome and imaging studies of UHR subjects suggest the membrane dysfunction in the brain and hence might support the membrane hypothesis of schizophrenia.
Applying the zero-inflated Poisson model with random effects to detect abnormal rises in school absenteeism indicating infectious diseases outbreak
X. X. Song, Q. Zhao, T. Tao, C. M. Zhou, V. K. Diwan, B. Xu
Journal: Epidemiology & Infection / Volume 146 / Issue 12 / September 2018
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 30 May 2018, pp. 1565-1571
Records of absenteeism from primary schools are valuable data for infectious diseases surveillance. However, the analysis of the absenteeism is complicated by the data features of clustering at zero, non-independence and overdispersion. This study aimed to generate an appropriate model to handle the absenteeism data collected in a European Commission granted project for infectious disease surveillance in rural China and to evaluate the validity and timeliness of the resulting model for early warnings of infectious disease outbreak. Four steps were taken: (1) building a 'well-fitting' model by the zero-inflated Poisson model with random effects (ZIP-RE) using the absenteeism data from the first implementation year; (2) applying the resulting model to predict the 'expected' number of absenteeism events in the second implementation year; (3) computing the differences between the observations and the expected values (O–E values) to generate an alternative series of data; (4) evaluating the early warning validity and timeliness of the observational data and model-based O–E values via the EARS-3C algorithms with regard to the detection of real cluster events. The results indicate that ZIP-RE and its corresponding O–E values could improve the detection of aberrations, reduce the false-positive signals and are applicable to the zero-inflated data.
Effects of habitat fragmentation on the genetic diversity and differentiation of Dendrolimus punctatus (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae) in Thousand Island Lake, China, based on mitochondrial COI gene sequences
K. Lv, J.-R. Wang, T.-Q. Li, J. Zhou, J.-Q. Gu, G.-X. Zhou, Z.-H. Xu
Journal: Bulletin of Entomological Research / Volume 109 / Issue 1 / February 2019
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 10 May 2018, pp. 62-71
Thousand Island Lake (TIL) is a typical fragmented landscape and an ideal model to study ecological effects of fragmentation. Partial fragments of the mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit I gene of 23 island populations of Dendrolimus punctatus in TIL were sequenced, 141 haplotypes being identified. The number of haplotypes increased significantly with the increase in island area and shape index, whereas no significant correlation was detected between three island attributes (area, shape and isolation) and haplotype diversity. However, the correlation with number of haplotypes was no longer significant when the 'outlier' island JSD (the largest island) was not included. Additionally, we found no significant relationship between geographic distance and genetic distance. Geographic isolation did not obstruct the gene flow among D. punctatus populations, which might be because of the high dispersal capacity of this pine moth. Fragmentation resulted in the conversion of large and continuous habitats into isolated, small and insular patches, which was the primary effect on the genetic diversity of D. punctatus in TIL. The conclusion to emphasize from our research is that habitat fragmentation reduced the biological genetic diversity to some extent, further demonstrating the importance of habitat continuity in biodiversity protection.
HIV and viral hepatitis coinfection analysis using surveillance data from 15 US states and two cities
K. A. Bosh, J. R. Coyle, V. Hansen, E. M. Kim, S. Speers, M. Comer, L. M. Maddox, S. Khuwaja, W. Zhou, A. Jatta, R. Mayer, A. D. Brantley, N. W. Muriithi, R. Bhattacharjee, C. Flynn, L. Bouton, B. John, J. Keusch, C. A. Barber, K. Sweet, C. Ramaswamy, E. F. Westheimer, L. VanderBusch, A. Nishimura, A. Vu, L. Hoffman-Arriaga, E. Rowlinson, A. O. Carter, L. E. Yerkes, W. Li, J. R. Reuer, L. J. Stockman, T. Tang, J. T. Brooks, E. H. Teshale, H. I. Hall
Journal: Epidemiology & Infection / Volume 146 / Issue 7 / May 2018
Coinfection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and viral hepatitis is associated with high morbidity and mortality in the absence of clinical management, making identification of these cases crucial. We examined characteristics of HIV and viral hepatitis coinfections by using surveillance data from 15 US states and two cities. Each jurisdiction used an automated deterministic matching method to link surveillance data for persons with reported acute and chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections, to persons reported with HIV infection. Of the 504 398 persons living with diagnosed HIV infection at the end of 2014, 2.0% were coinfected with HBV and 6.7% were coinfected with HCV. Of the 269 884 persons ever reported with HBV, 5.2% were reported with HIV. Of the 1 093 050 persons ever reported with HCV, 4.3% were reported with HIV. A greater proportion of persons coinfected with HIV and HBV were males and blacks/African Americans, compared with those with HIV monoinfection. Persons who inject drugs represented a greater proportion of those coinfected with HIV and HCV, compared with those with HIV monoinfection. Matching HIV and viral hepatitis surveillance data highlights epidemiological characteristics of persons coinfected and can be used to routinely monitor health status and guide state and national public health interventions.
A new millipede (Diplopoda, Helminthomorpha) from the Middle Triassic Luoping biota of Yunnan, Southwest China
Jinyuan Huang, Joseph T. Hannibal, Rodney M. Feldmann, Qiyue Zhang, Shixue Hu, Carrie E. Schweitzer, Michael J. Benton, Changyong Zhou, Wen Wen, Tao Xie
Journal: Journal of Paleontology / Volume 92 / Issue 3 / May 2018
A new helminthomorph millipede, Sinosoma luopingense new genus new species, from the Triassic Luoping biota of China, has 39 body segments, metazonites with lateral swellings that bear a pair of posterolateral pits (?insertion pits for spine bases), and sternites that are unfused to the pleurotergites. This millipede shares a number of characters with nematophoran diplopods, but lacks the prominent dorsal suture characteristic of that order. Other "millipede" material from the biota is more problematic. Millipedes are a rare part of the Luoping biota, which is composed mainly of marine and near-shore organisms. Occurrences of fossil millipedes are exceedingly rare in Triassic rocks worldwide, comprising specimens from Europe, Asia, and Africa, and consisting of juliform millipedes and millipedes that are either nematophorans or forms very similar to nematophorans.
Association between fish consumption and risk of dementia: a new study from China and a systematic literature review and meta-analysis
Aishat T Bakre, Ruoling Chen, Ranjit Khutan, Li Wei, Tina Smith, Gordon Qin, Isaac M Danat, Weiju Zhou, Peter Schofield, Angela Clifford, Jiaji Wang, Arpana Verma, Cuilin Zhang, Jindong Ni
Journal: Public Health Nutrition / Volume 21 / Issue 10 / July 2018
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 19 March 2018, pp. 1921-1932
To assess the association of fish consumption with risk of dementia and its dose–response relationship, and investigate variations in the association among low-, middle- and high-income countries.
A new community-based cross-sectional study and a systematic literature review.
Urban and rural communities in China; population-based studies systematically searched from worldwide literature.
Chinese adults aged ≥60 years in six provinces (n 6981) took part in a household health survey of dementia prevalence and risk factors. In addition, 33 964 participants from eleven published and eligible studies were included in the systematic review and meta-analysis.
In the new study in China, 326 participants were diagnosed with dementia (4·7 %); those who consumed any amount of fish in the past two years v. those who consumed no fish had reduced risk of dementia (adjusted OR=0·73, 95 % CI 0·64, 0·99), but the dose–response relationship was not statistically significant. The meta-analysis of available data from the literature and the new study showed relative risk (RR) of dementia of 0·80 (95 % CI 0·74, 0·87) for people with fish consumption; the impact was similar among countries with different levels of income. Pooled dose–response data revealed RR (95 % CI) of 0·84 (0·72, 0·98), 0·78 (0·68, 0·90) and 0·77 (0·61, 0·98) in people with low, middle and high consumption of fish, respectively. Corresponding figures for Alzheimer's disease were 0·88 (0·74, 1·04), 0·79 (0·65, 0·96) and 0·67 (0·58, 0·78), respectively.
Greater consumption of fish is associated with a lower risk of dementia. Increasing fish consumption may help prevent dementia worldwide regardless of income level.
Effects of in ovo feeding of l-arginine on breast muscle growth and protein deposition in post-hatch broilers
L. L. Yu, T. Gao, M. M. Zhao, P. A. Lv, L. Zhang, J. L. Li, Y. Jiang, F. Gao, G. H. Zhou
Journal: animal / Volume 12 / Issue 11 / November 2018
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 26 February 2018, pp. 2256-2263
Print publication: November 2018
In ovo feeding (IOF) of l-arginine (Arg) can affect growth performance of broilers, but the response of IOF of Arg on breast muscle growth is unclear, and the mechanism involved in protein deposition remains unknown. Hense, this experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of IOF of Arg on breast muscle growth and protein-deposited signalling in post-hatch broilers. A total of 720 fertile eggs were collected from 34-week-old Arbor Acres breeder hens and distributed to three treatments: (1) non-injected control group; (2) 7.5 g/l (w/v) NaCl diluent-injected control group; (3) 0.6 mg Arg/egg solution-injected group. At 17.5 days of incubation, fertile eggs were injected 0.6 ml solutions into the amnion of the injected groups. Upon hatching, 80 male chicks were randomly assigned to eight replicates of 10 birds each and fed ad libitum for 21 days. The results indicated that IOF of Arg increased relative breast muscle weight compared with those of control groups at hatch, 3-, 7- and 21-day post-hatch (P<0.05). In the Arg-injected group, the plasma total protein and albumen concentrations were higher at 7- and 21-day post-hatch than those of control groups (P<0.05). The alanine aminotransferase activity in Arg group was higher at hatch than that of control groups (P<0.05). The levels of triiodothyronine at four time points and thyroxine hormones at hatch, 7- and 21-day post-hatch in Arg group were higher than those of control groups (P<0.05). In addition, IOF of Arg increased the amino acid concentrations of breast muscle at hatch, 7- and 21-day post-hatch (P<0.05). In ovo feeding of Arg also enhanced mammalian target of rapamycin, ribosomal protein S6 kinase-1 and eIF4E-bindingprotein-1 messenger RNA expression levels at hatch compared with those of control groups (P<0.05). It was concluded that IOF of Arg treatment improved breast muscle growth, which might be associated with the enhancement of protein deposition.
A new species of Platysiagum from the Luoping Biota (Anisian, Middle Triassic, Yunnan, South China) reveals the relationship between Platysiagidae and Neopterygii
W. WEN, S. X. HU, Q. Y. ZHANG, M. J. BENTON, J. KRIWET, Z. Q. CHEN, C. Y. ZHOU, T. XIE, J. Y. HUANG
Journal: Geological Magazine / Volume 156 / Issue 4 / April 2019
Print publication: April 2019
Four complete platysiagid fish specimens are described from the Luoping Biota, Anisian (Middle Triassic), Yunnan Province, southwest China. They are small fishes with bones and scales covered with ganoine. All characters observed, such as nasals meeting in the midline, a keystone-like dermosphenotic, absence of post-rostral bone, two infraorbitals between dermosphenotic and jugal, large antorbital, and two postcleithra, suggest that the new materials belong to a single, new Platysiagum species, P. sinensis sp. nov. Three genera are ascribed to Platysiagidae: Platysiagum, Helmolepis and Caelatichthys. However, most specimens of the first two genera are imprints or fragmentary. The new, well-preserved specimens from the Luoping Biota provide more detailed anatomical information than before, and thus help amend the concept of the Platysiagidae. The Family Platysiagidae was previously classed in the Perleidiformes. Phylogenetic analysis indicates that the Platysiagidae is a member of basal Neopterygii, and its origin seems to predate that of Perleidiformes. Moreover, platysiagid fishes are known from the Middle Triassic of the western Tethys region. The newly found specimens of platysiagids from Luoping provide additional evidence that both eastern and western sides of the Tethys Ocean were biogeographically more connected than previously thought.


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This contemporary take on the Three Stooges follows the iconic comic trio from their zany childhood in an orphanage in the 1950s, to their later accidental involvement in a madcap murder plot, to their bumbling into stardom on a hit television show.
Sean Hayes, Will Sasso, Chris Diamantopoulos, Jane Lynch, Sofía Vergara, Jennifer Hudson, Craig Bierko, Stephen Collins, Larry David, Kirby Heyborne
Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly
Comedy, Slapstick, Late Night Comedies, Ages 11-12
Goofy, Absurd
Blu-ray• DVD
English, French, Spanish (Neutral)
English: Dolby Digital 5.1, English: DVS - Descriptive Video Service
English: DTS 5.1 HD, English: DVS - Descriptive Video Service
PG - Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give parental guidance. May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.
Common Sense rating OK for kids 9+
Parents need to know that The Three Stooges is the Farrelly brothers' tribute to the famous 1930s/40s comedy team. Though the Stooges are generally good-hearted and have the best intentions, they're exceedingly violent, mainly to one another. This constant slapstick has no physical effect and no consequences for the Stooges themselves, though secondary characters do receive injuries. Also, the movie's plot has the Stooges accepting a job to murder a man for money, though they naively believe that he's dying and that the money will go to save an orphanage. Expect a few suggestive sexual situations and comical innuendo, as well as insulting language like "stupid," "moron," and "shut up." The reality show Jersey Shore is featured prominently. The Three Stooges is much tamer than the Farrellys' usual fare, and a semi-comical disclaimer at the end addresses the movie's violence and urges kids not to try it, but this is still the most juvenile brand of broad comedy.
Lydia is shown in a hotel room with a man who isn't her husband. Sex isn't discussed, but it's clear that they've been up to something (the hotel is called the Filander Inn). In another scene, Lydia hoists a man over a wall; he steps on her breast, and it makes a "honking" sound. She's dressed in sexy clothes throughout; a pretty "nun" also appears in a revealing bikini. There's a quick shot of a lion's testicles as they're being hit with a projectile. Also mild innuendo in one or two scenes.
Guns are pulled, but not by the Stooges themselves, and no characters die. The Stooges' violence mostly happens among themselves and includes fists, pulling, poking, jabbing, and bashing with hammers, mallets, chainsaws, and other implements -- none of which results in permanent damage (often, obvious dummies are used for the more dangerous stunts). The Stooges naively accept a job to kill a sick man, and they make (comical) attempts but don't succeed. Moe also inflicts beatings on the cast of Jersey Shore. A villainous character is the victim of many attacks and accidents, and he's shown hurt, with bandages, casts, and scratches. The Stooges have a "fight" with peeing babies in one scene.
Characters tell each other to "shut up" and call each other "stupid" and "moron." One "oh my God."
Violence (poking, hitting, etc.) is the Stooges' reaction in just about every situation, and there aren't any consequences for it -- they're never injured, and they never learn any lessons from their behavior. (A semi-comical disclaimer comes at the end of the movie, urging kids not to try these things at home.) The Stooges may be, as one character describes them, "pure of heart," but they sometimes do bad things without realizing their gravity. And their reward at the end of the movie is riches and fame, which may send the wrong message about their motivations.
The TV show Jersey Shore is shown and referenced at length after Moe becomes a cast member. There's a joke involving an Apple iPhone.
Not an issue, though a salmon is shown with an unlit cigar in its mouth.


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Ah, my two favorite people.
Yes, that's right, my baby girl is in Star Wars.
And pretty darn happy about it, as is the husband.
I love little M in blue jeans. Seriously. Love.
Look how short her little legs are. Have you seen anything like the joy on her little face?
I love this girl. And her shortest of short legs.
Love. Happy five months home, little girl!
Happy 5 months! Love the Star War t-shirts and the darling smiles. PS. I have CNY felt craft right up your alley on my blog today!!
she just makes me smile. i love how big her smile is!
so cute with the matching Star War t-shirts!
Just happened to be checking out our blogs tonight, and I love, love, love these pictures! These are priceless. I see a great personality here!


THE NATIONAL Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT) said pupils and staff need to be protected from asbestos in schools.
Commenting on the fine issued to a construction company after sub-contractors were exposed to asbestos while refurbishing Oakwood Junior School in Derby, Chris Keates, general secretary of the NASUWT said, "The NASUWT is deeply troubled to see that in yet another school, asbestos has been removed unsafely. While the prosecution and fine is welcome, this incident should not have happened in the first place.


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'Old Hugo?' the Oldest Teacher replied, over morning tea and biscuits on a Professional Development Day devoted to the arcane minutiae of assessment. 'Well now, Hugo Sealand is a real East African expat cliché, d'you see – he went out to Uganda in, oh what … 1965, and has spent the intervening years moving around the region, from school to school. There are so many stories told about his exploits that nobody knows which are true any more.
Expat teachers tend towards a flock mentality, said the Oldest Teacher, settling deeper into his chair, and one year it was absolutely de rigueur for everyone in Kenya to own a small Suzuki jeep. Zebra stripes were optional.
Hugo was teaching at Ujinga High School, in Mombasa, that year, and in the compound where he was living at the time, seven out of the twelve vehicles were small Suzuki jeeps. All, with one exception, broke down on a regular basis – with the spare parts shops doing a roaring trade in alternators, fuel pumps, distributors.
The one vehicle that never seemed to break down was Hugo's. It was Bulimia Barbie, she was Head of PE and insisted in teaching in a bikini, who brought things to the forefront of people's thinking when her mechanic told her that the new alternator and battery he had fitted to her jeep only two weeks previously seemed to have been replaced by old, worn-out parts. It had been parked next to Hugo's over the weekend most of the school had decamped to a hotel in Lamu … nothing was ever proved.
But there is one particular story, from '98 or '99 that really rather sums the chap up. He had alighted on Ramisi about two years before, and he had been keeping rather a low profile. There had recently been some concern expressed that he might, finally, be starting to slow down. His students had begun to complain that, of late, he had been staying awake for most of the lesson and talking to them, rather than following his usual practice of putting some work up on the board and slumping into his chair to doze away his hangover. Instinct meant he always woke exactly one minute before the bell rings. It was good to see a man making the most of his gifts.
Well, said the Oldest Teacher after swallowing the last bite of his third iced-cupcake, he was married to his fourth wife at the time. At least, I think she was his fourth. It must be said, though, that someone who had taught with him in Tanzania a few years earlier claimed that the one who had left three years ago was actually number four, and that everyone forgets the Zanzibari woman who gave him $5,000 to marry her, thinking that she would get a British passport instantly, and who only stayed around for two days before finding out that this no longer happened. Come to think of it, technically, he is probably still married to that one.
One Wednesday night he rushed into Rick's Bar at Ramisi at about 8:00pm and demanded the keys to someone's flat. Anyone's.
It seems that, in the heat of the moment that affects many a man cruising Koinange Street at night, he had temporarily forgotten that he was married again, and that his wife would probably fail to appreciate the little number's vaunted hotness.
'Here you are,' Julian, the one-eyed Chemistry teacher said, having had more than a few Tuskers over the odds, 'take these.' And handed him his keys. Hugo promised to return them within the hour, and rushed out.
After nearly three hours, and with no sign of Hugo returning, Julian decided it was time to return to his flat anyway. When he got there, the door was wide open, and there was no sign of Hugo or his inamorata. Nor was there any sign of Julian's laptop, his stereo system, or his camera. It was only the next day that he realised his little zebra-striped Suzuki jeep, which he loved as a widow loves her only child, was also missing.
The Oldest Teacher smiled as he stood up. 'Something wonderful will be lost when Hugo finally does go to that Great Pick-up Joint in the Sky. Not good, not nice, not pleasant – but something in its own way truly awe inspiring.


Today has been an overwhelming day with the events that have taken place in Baltimore.
Mighty God, we pray to you on behalf of our city of Baltimore. In the midst of brokenness and violence we pray for your healing and peace. We ask you to empower and encourage all who are seeking the welfare of the city; for wisdom and compassion for the leaders of the city; for safety and courage for those who protect the city. May your strong arm of mercy and justice prevail where human efforts fail.
We ask your mercy upon the victims and the perpetrators of the violence, we pray for those who are angry and those who are afraid. We ask you to move in and through your churches so that the gospel of your kingdom would be proclaimed and embodied, that the light of the glory of our Lord Jesus would shine brightly, and that your peace would come.
Please join us as we pray for our city.
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This Song Around The World features Marvin Gaye's classic "What's Going On." This track began with an acoustic guitar in Africa and legendary drummer James Gadson in Los Angeles. Next we added the Electric guitar and bass on the streets of Chicago and strings in Serbia. As we traveled the world musicians were added and PFC Band members Clarence Bekker and Titi Tsira layered the vocals while Sara Bareilles added the final verse in Washington Square Park, NYC. Years in the making, minutes to watch, but something we can all believe in: MUSIC!
"What's Going On" is on our CD/DVD, PFC3! The album features 185 musicians from 31 countries, and includes performances from Keith Richards, Andres Calamaro, Toots Hibbert from Toots & The Maytals, Cesar Rosas and David Hidalgo of Los Lobos, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Keb Mo, and Taj Mahal in addition to a song produced by Jackson Browne.
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India
Bobby Broom
location_onChicago, IL, United States
Cecile Girard
location_onParís, Francia
location_onHarare, Zimbabwe
Nikola Zoric
location_onSerbia, Novi Sad, Voivodina
location_onNew York, NY, USA
The PFC-Novi Sad String Trio
location_onHattiesburg, MS, United States
location_onGuguletu, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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