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At LexisClick we're great at helping businesses grow by using the power of online marketing.
Take a look at our work, the results we've achieved and what our clients say about us.
At LexisClick we believe that great marketing makes a great business. Great marketing needs a mixture of skills, experience and creativity. Get the mixture right and not only will you get great business results, your business will flourish …read more
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When MA students have registered with their home college, they will need to enrol with the Institute of Classical Studies (at no charge) in order to obtain access to the Library. When they enrol they will be given information about the Institute and its facilities; the Meetings List with details of its extensive additional programme of research seminars, lectures and meetings held in London during the year in Classical and related subjects will be available on the ICS website
Students will also have the opportunity to become members of:
Seminars and Lectures
Students are strongly encouraged to lectures at the following Seminars:
Seminars are held fortnightly from Monday 15 October at 4.30
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Beijing - Beijing on Monday called for Pope Benedict XVI's successor not to interfere in China's internal affairs, highlighting enduring tensions with the Vatican after the pontiff's surprise resignation.
Asked about the pope's decision to step down, which stunned the world when it was announced last Monday, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Hong Lei said the Vatican "should not interfere in China's internal affairs".
The phrase is often a reference to perceived challenges to the authority of the ruling Communist Party, and China and the Vatican have clashed over issues including the ordination of priests and who should be the final arbiter of church affairs.
Hong said he hoped the next pope would "create conditions for the improvement of bilateral relations" with China, but indicated that Beijing would not allow a thaw in relations without concessions from the Vatican.
China does not have diplomatic relations with the Holy See, and only permits worship in its state-run Catholic Church, which has 5.7 million members and does not recognise the ultimate authority of the pope.
Other Chinese Catholics, estimated at between three and six million, worship in underground churches which proclaim loyalty to the Vatican above the Chinese state.
Hong also called on the Vatican to break off diplomatic relations with Taiwan, which China claims as part of its territory.
China and the Vatican severed diplomatic ties in 1951 after the latter recognised the Nationalist Chinese government in Taipei, a rival to the communist regime in Beijing. - AFP
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Papa Roach are releasing the details of their new upcoming disc piece by piece, keeping fans in full suspense. A few weeks ago, the band announced a release date of Oct. 2 for the new release, and now P-Raoch have confirmed the title of the disc will be 'The Connection.'
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Maxim Online made it known that Randi, a member of the Houston Texans' Cheerleader Squad is the hottest cheerleader in the NFL. Usually when we hear about these types of rankings, especially after AskMen named Anne Hathaway 5th Hottest Woman In The World when she should have been named 5th Woman Resembling Frieda Kahlo, we become skeptackle.
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Hometown: Deer Park, Texas
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Career goal: My goal is to always challenge myself. I am a firm believer in being able to do anything you want to do in life if you put your mind to it. Doing hair is definitely an artistic career so I think I would also enjoy becoming a makeup artist one day.
Hobbies: I really enjoy going to the beach, all types of water sports, playing volleyball, riding motorcycles (I will have my motorcycle license one day!), watching movies and reading a good book. I have also recently taken up cooking!
Songs on my iPod: I have over 1,000 songs on my iPod, but right now some of my favorites are "What You Got" by Colby O'Donis and Madonna's "4 Minutes". I also love 80's music and, of course, all my old favorites by ZZ Top, Aerosmith, Motley Crue and Guns N Roses.
Favorite CD/CD's: All of Rascal Flatts' albums. They really know how to make good music! And if I had to pick just one favorite ZZ Top CD it would have to be "Eliminator."
Favorite TV show: "The Tudors," "The Girls Next Door" and I like to watch any UFC fight when I can catch one
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Sedu is a world-renowned beauty brand with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and reliability. Its hair styling tools have always been developed with a focus on long-term maintenance of healthy hair. Each Sedu product is designed with the professional stylist in mind and features only the essentials, striking the perfect balance between high performance and effortless results. Sedu products are known for bridging the gap between you and the professional stylist. With unparalleled technology and performance, Sedu makes it easy to achieve salon-quality results.
The Sedu Revolution Styling Iron has high-performance ceramic plates infused with black tourmaline gemstones to evenly distribute heat, reduce static and eliminate frizz for sleek, sexy hair. Its unique curved-edge plates create both curled and straight styles for ultimate styling flexibility.
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- 1" ceramic plates for an ultra smooth pass
- Black tourmaline coating for reduced static and frizz
- Beveled plates for styling flexibility
- Fast heat-up for quicker styling time and instant results
- Advanced heat recovery technology for consistent heat distribution
- Adjustable temperature settings (140°F-450°F)
- Ergonomic, non-slip grip ensures styling comfort and ease
- 9-foot, professional length, 360° swivel cord
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My First Flat Iron..I ordered my first flat iron on Valentines day and waited a full month before I received it, which I dont mind because I knew I was getting a good product that just kept being out of stock. It makes great curls that my thick unmanageable Asian hair otherwise would not get with a normal curling iron. Best of all the curls can last for days and all that without any harmful products.Apr 14, 2008Lei / MO
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I Got Two Bad OnesIve always owned a sedu flat iron and after 5 years mine was starting to act funky so i decided to buy a new one and thought why not get the new one. I ordered one and within a mth it stopped working. The light turned on but did not heat up. I thought ok maybe it was dropped by my boyfriend and decided to suck it up and get another one. The second one within a week did the same thing. I was a little confused because i know sedu makes quality products. The reviews have been phenomenol on this product but i dont know if i just got 2 lemons. Oh well. The good people at folica returned it without a hassle but i think im gonna stick to the original sedu iron and not the revolution style.Apr 13, 2008Sandra / Santa Barbara Ca
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Sedu RevolutionI purchased the Sedo Revolution and the Sedu Moisturizing Heat Protecting Boost in hopes that they would cause less damage than some of the other brands I have purchased at local beauty suppliers. The iron itself is nice. The plates are smooth, the cord is plenty long, the curved edges do make a difference. The only problem with it I have found is that it doesnt get as hot as other irons and yet it still does damage to my ends, even with using the Boost product.Apr 12, 2008Rae / Seattle
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Better If It Had A Swivel CordI got my Sedu 2008 after a month after I placed my order. It straightens my hair like a charm! I love the fact that my hair still has volume and doesnt lie so flat to my head as I have experienced with other flat irons. The only problem I have is when I try to curl my hair. According to the tutorial, you are supposed to turn the flat iron 180 degrees before pulling it through your hair. This is fine but after a while, the cord becomes twisted and curls up. From reading other reviews, I believe continued twisting of the cord will eventually affect the performance of the flat iron = possible electric shortage. I would have given the product 5 stars if it had a swivel cord.Apr 3, 2008Anonymous / Bellevue, Washington
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A+After reading all the reviews I ordered the new sedu. And, to my surprise the product really is nothing short of amazing! I have shoulder length, really thick wavy hair. Normally, it would take me forever to straighten my hair and it would end up feeling dry and looking fried and frizzy. But, with the sedu my hair looks smooth and shiny and it only takes a matter of mins to do it. Best of all, its completly portable. Being a flight attendant, I need something fast, dependable and portable. It is superfast, keeps my hair looking great all day in every type of weather and it fits easy in my suitcase! Thanks Sedu and Folica!Apr 1, 2008Kim / VA
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Sedui originally wanted a chi, but all of the reviews for the sedu convinced me to try it out. however, the day i got it , it stopped working after ten minutes. i wasnt suprised by the way it worked for the first ten minutes. it was decent but not better than the chi. it might not have worked as good since it was stopped working altogether 10 minutes later. i waited two weeks for it to arrive. i sent it back 2 days after i got it. and it is suppose to take another 3 weeks to get here, im very dissapointed, i just hope it works good, when it arrives againMar 30, 2008Anonymous
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Poor ReliabilityMy girlfriend had an original model Chi flat iron that was a bit worn out at around 3 years of age and would only heat up if the cord was held a certain way. I decided to buy her a new flat iron for her birthday. I got her the Sedu Revolution based on the high customer reviews on folica and the fact that it has a 2 year warranty.Overall she is happy with the how well the Sedu Revolution straightens her hair. She told me it is comparable to her old Chi, but has the benefit of adjustable temperature. She did mention that the plates are not precisely aligned. If you close the iron so that the plates are just touching there is a slight gap between the plates on the side nearest the hinge. If you apply a bit of pressure the plates align and have good contact from end to end. I dont know that this actually affected performance, but its worth mentioning.The reason I gave this product 2 stars is that despite good performance, the reliability has been bad so far. I gave it to her on December 28th, and the product failed and refused to heat up after only 2 months of use. It was not abused or dropped at all. I paid for return shipping to Folica and enclosed a check for $9.95 for a replacement, hoping she just had a lemon. The replacement unit arrived promptly to Folicas credit, but unfortunately this unit also failed in the same way after only 3 days of use, practically dead on arrival. Im starting to question Sedus quality control and Im trying to figure out why there havent been more negative reviews here, unless there is the strange chance that were an isolated incident twice in a row.Unfortunately this has put my girlfriend in a bind as she now has to borrow her roommates CHI or use her old CHI that shorts out while she waits for a replacement, and it puts me in a bad spot because I feel responsible for getting her a product that doesnt work!Im calling Folica first thing Monday morning when their returns department opens to see how they handle this. I dont know whether to give the Sedu Revolution another chance or to try something else, assuming Folica will allow me to exchange for something of another brand. I asked my girlfriend and she doesnt really know what to try either.Mar 30, 2008Joel
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Great Product !!, Super Straight HairI had a really bad kinky curly perm, and this flat iron makes my hair really straight and shinny. I like that you dont have to squeeze it so tight on your hair before it works. I also have a FHI so this is not my first time using a flat iron. the FHI sticks in my hair and causes major damage.Mar 21, 2008Leslie / Pikeville, KY
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Don't Use Highest Heat SettingThis was a gift for my daughter for Christmas. This worked great for the 2 1/2 months she had it. The slick plates do not snag your hair. She uses it every day but on a lower heat setting. She figured out that she could cut her staightening time in half by using a higher heat setting. Evidentally that was a mistake as the iron overheated and started to melt. I am not sure if the heating element in the iron malfunctioned, or if it cannot be left on that highest heat setting for longer than 5 minutes. Needless to say we shipped it back as it no longer worked. We saved the original box which I was happy for. When we originally ordered this iron the arrival time was stellar. The customer service on the phone is awful though. The wait time is soooo long and you never get the same information twice. Good thing I called back to insure the return instructions as we might not receive credit otherwise. Also experienced several disconnections while waiting for a customer service person and had to call back. If you have to be transferred because you were not in the right department your wait time starts over again so be prepared for a long wait. This is on backorder so the overall wait time to get our replacement will be around three months total. Be sure you always have a backup iron just in case. The more expensive irons just seem to be very fragile. For the price they should be more durable.Mar 19, 2008Melanie / Texas
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Wonderful Product!This is my first straightener, so I wanted to do my research and buy the right product for my hair. I have shoulder length, fine, color treated, dry hair that frizzes in the Texas humidity. It took a couple of trys, but Im able to add body at the roots,smooth the rest, and no frizz all day, no matter how humid! Of course I put leave-in conditioner in my wet hair(Lanza Healing Color Care), and a little serum in at the end (Bumble and Bumble defrizz). My husband keeps playing with my hair and saying it never looked or felt better. I should have done this ages ago!Mar 19, 2008E. / Houston
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Goodfella's Brick Oven Pizza has earned a tremendous reputation as having the world's best pizza. We earned the World's Best Pizza title in Las Vegas in 2007 and 2009 as well as the 2010 Best Pizza on the East Coast. All of our pizzas and pastas are made fresh and our staff provides a friendly great atmosphere. Our newest additions to our menu are the rolls and antipasta. Try us and you will be hooked! So come by, sit back, relax and enjoy!
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Helen is moved to another wing, and her hopes for release receive a boost when she learns fiance and alibi Justin has been located. Meanwhile, Margaret takes desperate measures when she is told she is to be transferred to a new prison, and Henry makes a gruesome discovery. Guest starring Miranda Richardson and John Sessions
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The annual prison choir competition gets under way with Tony Blackburn as the talent judge and Helen is persuaded to take the lead vocalist role. Meanwhile, Laura and Justin have financial woes, Tony is suspicious of Henry's motives and Mrs Bridges makes a startling discovery. Guest starring Caroline Quentin and former Libertines star Carl Barat
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Helen becomes frustrated by the lack of progress in her case and decides to study law, but she is in for a surprise when Top Dog makes her the leader of the gang. Meanwhile Tony continues investigating the Entirely Tiles offices - with no apparent result. Comedy, starring Sharon Horgan, Geoff McGivern and Lizzie Roper
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Christine has been sent to Germany on a prison exchange and Helen has to look after German guest Gertie, a notorious criminal who not only murdered her husband but ate him afterwards. But with the visitor making several enemies in her new surroundings, Helen finds it difficult to keep her out of trouble. Comedy, starring Sharon Horgan, Jennifer Saunders and Anna Crilly
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Helen puts together a team for the prison quiz, with her eye on an unexpectedly special prize. Meanwhile, her lawyer has been warned off the case, and events at the Entirely Tiles head office gather pace. Comedy about a woman wrongly sent to jail for the murder of her boss, starring Sharon Horgan, Jennifer Saunders and Geoff McGivern
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When Helen Stephens is wrongly sentenced to 12 years in prison for the murder of her employer, she is sure it is only a matter of time before the horrible mistake is rectified. However, everyone around her seems to be conspiring to keep her behind bars, and her boyfriend, who can provide her alibi, has mysteriously disappeared. In the first episode, Helen receives unexpected help from a colleague. Comedy, starring Sharon Horgan, Jennifer Saunders, Bryony Hannah and Ricky Champ


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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A freshman congressman running for re-election on a pro-life platform urged his pregnant mistress to get an abortion a decade ago, according to a transcript of the recorded conversation.
The undated phone recording appears to have been made before Republican Rep. Scott DesJarlais' divorce from his wife, Susan, was finalized in 2001. In the conversation, DesJarlais tells the unidentified woman that he was concerned that she has delayed getting an abortion, and that he was willing to travel to Atlanta with her to get the procedure done.
The congressman's campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but did not dispute the transcript to the Huffington Post, which first reported it.
DesJarlais, a physician who opposes abortion rights, defeated Democratic Rep. Lincoln Davis in 2010.
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Android Jelly Bean gets claimed first details
Google's future Jelly Bean version of Android, unofficially known as Android 5.0, might be focused even more on larger screens than recent versions. A rumor from Taiwan suppliers late Wednesday claimed to Digitimes that Jelly Bean was "further optimized" for tablets. Some elements of Chrome or Chrome OS would supposedly be in place to allow a live dual-boot: users could flip from Windows to Android without having to shut down one or the other.
The new mobile OS was an opportunity for Google to get back into the netbook and notebook spaces, according to the tips. Chrome OS has so far failed to take off, since for many it has neither the offline power of a full notebook nor as much of the portability or instant-on response of a tablet.
Although at least partly speculative, suppliers also thought Google might unveil Jelly Bean in the spring and make a pitch for dual-booting systems at the same time. Google I/O is known to be taking place in June and has regularly been the launchpad for new versions of Android.
The update is considered potentially as big or bigger than Android 4.0. For many, it may be the litmus test of whether or not Android tablets can mount significant competition to Apple. Android 3.0 had little impact on Apple, and 4.0 is considered too minor a change at tablet sizes to alter the dynamics. The same sources discussing Jelly Bean changes have suggested that "several" Android partners are now timid about using the OS and may no longer see it as a viable contender.


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American Eagle seeks expansion to boost sales
Teen clothing retailer American Eagle Outfitters Inc. is eyeing expansion in the United Kingdom as it seeks to diversify its customer base amid slumping U.S. sales.
South Side-based American Eagle this year registered a Manchester, England-based subsidiary called American Eagle Outfitters UK Ltd., according to Companies House, the United Kingdom's corporation regulator. And in May, the company disclosed to investors that the UK was among international locations in which it would like to grow.
"We continue to evaluate further opportunities to expand internationally, which may include additional company-operated stores in Mexico, Asia and the United Kingdom," the company stated in a quarterly filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
American Eagle owns 117 overseas stores in Canada, Mexico, Hong Kong, China and Puerto Rico, according to company statements. The company does not own stores in the United Kingdom.
On Sunday, the Telegraph of London reported that American Eagle was in talks to build three stores at shopping centers around London.
Company officials could not be reached for comment.
While adding stores overseas, American Eagle is closing shops in the United States as profits fall.
Last month, the retailer said it would shutter 150 stores during the next three years because net income plummeted 86 percent in the first quarter. The company has about 950 U.S. stores.
The closings are part of a strategy to cut costs at brick-and-mortar locations, shift focus toward online and mobile sales, reduce inventory, and roll out fashions on a shorter turnaround, officials said last month.
The apparel industry is struggling, especially in the teen market, where growth has been stagnant for a year.
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NEWS: Media Outlets Report: Upton and Stearns Offer Legislation to Make Sure There Will Be "No More Solyndras"
Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) appeared on "Fox and Friends" this morning to discuss the details of the "No More Solyndras Act" and preview this morning's committeehearing on the draft legislation. Upton and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Stearns (R-FL) are offering the legislation to ensure taxpayers are never again left on the hook for the Obama administration's risky bets.
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By John Hayward
July 10, 2012
On Tuesday, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Stearns (R-FL) introduced a bill called the "No More Solyndras Act." As one might guess from the name, the bill was inspired by President Obama's marqee "green energy" disaster, which the House Energy and Commerce Committee applied considerable effort to investigating.
The Act will phase out the Energy Department loan guarantee program that gave us Solyndra and so many other green energy bankruptcies. During the remaining life of the program, DOE would be required to report to Congress on the decision-making process behind each loan, producing a report with 60 days of issuing each guarantee that would detail the terms of the guarantee, the exact reason it was issued by the Energy Secretary, and precisely how the recipient proposes to use the funds. …
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GOP: 'No More Solyndras Act' would ban DOE loan guarantees
By Joel Gehrke
July 10, 2012
House lawmakers tasked with investigating the Energy Department's $535 million loan to the now-bankrupt solar company, Solyndra, unveiled legislation today that would ban DOE officials from giving out any more loan guarantees.
"Our investigation has uncovered a number of disturbing truths behind DOE's loan guarantee program, ground zero of the Obama administration's failed stimulus," House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton, R-Mich., said in a statement today. "Our legislative fix will give taxpayers the peace of mind that such a disaster like Solyndra will never happen again. In light of the recent string of bankruptcies, Solyndra, Beacon Power, and Abound Solar just last week, our bill takes a stand for American taxpayers, declaring loud and clear that there will be 'No More Solyndras.'" …
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Not very good
Very poor service provided by waitstaff. Seemed as though they didn't have to earn tips because they were prepaid and didn't care. Got even worse when health issues with several guests caused them to remove all self service items. Had to beg for tea, condiments, etc. Hard to find non alcohol drinks when restaurants closed or had to wait in long lines for the only open cafe.
Toilets stopped up on entire ship on 2nd day when we came back from shore excursion. No announcements from anyone except our room steward. Wife tried several facilities and all were clogged. This may be the reason for the health issues the next day?
Had a balcony stateroom. On previous cruises, I enjoyed a 180 deg. view. On this one, I got about 75 deg. Right side blocked by an extended bulkhead and left side by a tender boat. The room steward did an excellent job keeping it clean however.
Food was lukewarm at best and not very tasty. Desserts were great. Freestyle dining not very More good. Some time 30 minute or longer waits and very slow service.
All previous cruises I've been on the staff overwhelms you with service. The crew was nice and cordial but slow to respond. Think maybe they might be understaffed? Less
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Dr. Hussein has over thirty years of experience in the teaching and practice of pharmacy. He has held academic positions at several universities, clinical positions in hospitals, and executive positions in pharmaceutical industry. Findings from Dr. Hussein's research enhanced the teaching and practice of medicine and improved patient outcomes. His contributions include the discovery of therapeutic range for Felbamate, Topiramate, and Lamotrigine, discovery of several drug reactions and interactions (Propofol, Gatifloxacin, Gabapentin, and Felbamate), design of the first clinical classification of drugs used during lactation, and development of innovative computer programs for pharmacy teaching and practice. His basic science research focused on whole body autoradiography, toxicokinetics and elucidation of metabolic pathway of drugs and environmental toxins. He founded the annual "National Innovation in Pharmacy Award" to foster innovation among students in United States. Dr. Hussein received 2 national awards in both teaching and practice; the "Innovation in Teaching Award" by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy and the "Health-Systems Practitioner Award" by the National Pharmaceutical Association.


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First Look: Cell Ranger
Every cellular phone network has weak spots in certain parts of town. If you're constantly dropping calls in these areas, you could simply avoid making calls there, or you could plug the Cell Ranger into your car's cigarette lighter. The idea behind Cell Ranger is to boost any cellular network's signals so you can connect and make phone calls in formerly poor-coverage areas. (Curiously, the manufacturer notes that this unit does not work with Sprint/Nextel cellular networks.)
The device consists of an antenna on a magnetic base, a long cord, and a plug that fits into the cigarette lighter. Installing it just requires attaching the antenna anywhere on a car (the trunk, the roof, etc.), threading the cord as necessary, and plugging it into the lighter.
Since the antenna base is magnetic, you can easily unplug the Cell Ranger, carry it with you and plug it into another car, such as a rental. You can also leave it plugged into a single vehicle, but the manufacturer warns that leaving the antenna base attached can result in discoloration of paint over time.
Whether you want to use the Cell Ranger as a portable device or not, you'll need to thread the cord through your car, which is probably the hardest part of setting it up. The manufacturer recommends that you snake the cord through the trunk and under the carpet inside your car. For portable use, it's possible to just jam the cord through a window or door, since the cord can work perfectly well despite being crushed.
To test signal strength with an iPhone, you need to put your iPhone into Field Test mode, which you can do by typing *3001#12345#* into the keypad and pressing the Call button. In the upper-left corner of the screen, you'll see the signal strength represented by a number. The higher the negative value of this number (such as -101dBm), the weaker the signal. A strong signal should be near the -70dBm range.
The manufacturer claims that the unit can boost signal strength by 10-15dBm, but in several tests in different areas, the signal strength actually increased by nearly 15-20dBm.
Of course, the unit can't create signals in completely dead spots where no reception exists, but it does do a remarkable job of strengthening signals to reduce the chance of dropped calls or spotty reception.
With many places banning the use of cellphones while driving, the peripheral may only be useful if you regularly make calls while parked. Still, the Cell Ranger works as advertised and if you're willing to pay its $149.99 price, you'll find it invaluable for improving your connection when making calls or using a cellular modem.


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The Speed of Spiders
Here are this month's math puzzles. Actually, this is one puzzle with two variations.
Version 1
A spider is climbing slowly up a wall. After one hour it is halfway to the top. After one more hour it covers half the remaining distance, so it is three-quarters of the way to the top. In the next hour it again covers half the remaining distance and is now seven-eighths of the way to the top. If this pattern continues, how long will it take the spider to reach the top of the wall?
Version 2
Now suppose that the spider again climbs halfway to the top in the first hour. But it then covers half the remaining distance in half an hour and is three-quarters of the way to the top in one and a half hours. Then it covers half of the remaining distance in 15 minutes. Again, continuing the pattern, how long will it take to reach the top?
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AboutLifeCell is India's first and largest stem cell bank and was formed with technology licensed from Cryo-Cell International. LifeCell operates with state-of-the-art laboratories at Chennai & Gurgaon and is spread over 100 centers in the country and footprints in GCC countries. LifeCell is also the most recommended stem cell bank by gynecologists. We hold accreditations from various national and international organizations for standards. LifeCell is also the only player in the Indian stem cell banking industry to provide comprehensive stem cell solutions including cord blood banking, cord tissue stem cell banking, menstrual blood stem cell banking, R&D and point-of-care stem cell therapy solutions for orthopedic, vascular and cardiovascular specialties.
Bank Locations:LifeCell Arabia (Dubai)
Business ExperienceSince its inception in 2004, LifeCell has collected, processed and preserved the cord blood samples of over 85000 children.
Collection KitThe LifeCell collection kit uses the Terumo Penpol 150 ml blood bag that is sterile and can be used in the operating room during a C-section. The bag is pre-filled with the anti-coagulant CPD and has a safety lock to avoid needle pricks and damages during collection. Disinfection supplies included: 2 Alcohol Prep Pads, 1 set Sterile Gloves, 1 Sterile Sheet and 1 Iodine Swab.
Transportation ContainerThe LifeCell Shipping Container has Foam Bricks which maintain temperature for longer periods compared to Gel Packs. The container is certified by the Indian Institute of Packaging and guaranteed to maintain room temperature for 72 hours. We always record the temperature at the time point of receipt and proceed accordingly.
Shipping Info:LifeCell has a partnership with a critical logistics provider which is International Air Transport Association (IATA) certified who picks the sample from the hospital and ensures that the samples are transported to the lab in the next available flight even during weekends and holidays. This ensures that the transit time is minimized. Shipping is included in the base price within the home country. Additional costs apply when shipped from outside.
Processing MethodLifeCell uses the manual method for cord blood processing handled by trained technicians round the clock which is commonly known as HESPAN technology, wherein Hydroxyethyl starch (HES) is used for density gradient centrifugation process. Our process allows significantly higher RBC depletion resulting in much lower hematocrit concentration. Hematocrit levels per manual processing technique at LifeCell is about 13% which is much lower than automated techniques of processing. The median Total Nucleated Cell (TNC) count recovery at LifeCell is 85% (comparable to any automated technique). The entire processing is performed in a completely closed system, along with bar coded interface thereby eliminating scope of error.
Components StoredParents are provided with a preservation certificate describing test results which includes the blood grouping and RH typing, Total Nucleated Cell (TNC) count, MonoNuclear Cell (MNC) count, total CD34+ cell count, CD34+ stem cell viability percentage, and sterility. Maternal blood is screened for HIV, HBV, HCV, HTLV, CMV, Syphilis, Malaria and additional tests as required by AABB and national regulatory authorities. NAT testing is performed for HIV and HCV viruses in accordance with international requirements. Additional tests at time of transplantation include CD34+ count and viability, CFU assay, HLA testing, hemoglobinopathies, done on 5 integrally attached segments to cord blood final storage bag. Additional maternal blood sample is preserved for future testing purposes.
Storage MethodFinal storage of processed cord blood is in a multi-compartment cryo-bag encased in an overwrap. The bag is kept temporarily in a quarantine freezer, and after it clears infectious disease testing it is moved to a long-term storage freezer. The freezer is kept cold with the vapor phase of cryogenic nitrogen.
Licensing & AccreditationCurrently, LifeCell laboratory holds many registrations, licenses, and accreditation as follows:
AABB (formerly American Association of Blood Banks) for Cord Blood
AABB for Somatic Cell Therapies
CAP Accredited (College of American Pathologists)
DCGI (Drug Control General of India) licensed
DSIR (Department of Scientific and Industrial Research) licensed for R&D
ICCBBA Registered (International Council for Commonality in Blood Banking Automation)
ISO 9001:2008 (International Standards Organisation) certified by DNV
ISMS (Information Security Management System) accreditation
NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories)
US FDA Registered (United States Food and Drug Administration) - First in India
WHO GMP for Blood Establishment
Clinical ExperienceAs of Feb. 2014, LifeCell has successfully retrieved 27 cryopreserved cord blood units of which 3 were for autologous therapies and 24 for allogeneic therapies.
Guarantees• Paramedic support for collection and express shipment to courier the sample to our lab.
• Our "Quality Guarantee program" (covers both the cord blood and cord tissue) ensures that if LifeCell fails to provide viable stem cells during retrieval, we would try to find a matching sample within 14 days from any public bank in the world, failing which we would pay Rs. 10 lakh to the parents.
• Medical Concierge to provide transplant related information.
• Testing of Samples at time of retrieval at no additional cost.
• Clinical expansion of stem cells (both mesenchymal and hematopoietic) at time of retrieval
• Worldwide Shipment of sample at time of retrieval at no additional cost.
• Medical Insurance to offset transplant expenses. This includes remuneration of the amount spent by parents in purchasing an additional unit of cord blood from a public bank. The insurance amount is Rs. 10 lakhs.
• LifeCell also insures the sample against any Disaster through our "Disaster Relief program" during retrieval, etc. for Rs. 10 lakhs.
• Our "Entitlement to full refund" ensures that in the event the sample is not collected due to the health and life related priority of the Child or mother or non-survival of the baby at birth, LifeCell refunds all fees paid by Client.
• Our "Storage Insurance" ensures that in case of sad demise or physical disability of parent, LifeCell would continue storage of the Specimen at its own cost for the remaining term of the Agreement.
Community ServiceThe LifeCell Foundation is a non-profit trust founded by LifeCell International. The foundation's objective is to help families in need by facilitating access to the benefits of stem cells.
Directed Banking
LifeCell Foundation will provide expectant parents with free stem cell banking service for their baby to support the therapy of the baby's older sibling, suffering from medical conditions that can be treated using the baby's stem cells.
Project Siranjeevi
Every year, the country sees around 10,000 babies born with Thalassemia, a genetic blood disorder. LifeCell in association with Rotary Club of Chennai Galaxy set out on Project Siranjeevi, with a vision of bringing down the number of Thalassemia births every year in our country from 10,000 to zero, by year 2020. LifeCell has committed a periodic contribution to the corpus fund of the project, towards treatment and awareness programs. LifeCell gives FREE banking to families where an immediate relative has a diagnosis for which transplantation is standard therapy. Discounts are given to military personnel and medical doctors.
PricesTo commemorate the 25th anniversary of the world's first cord blood transplant in Oct. 2013, LifeCell announced that they are cutting their prices in half, to Rs 19,990 for the first year. Benchmark prices are higher in US by >9 times, Singapore by >6 times, and China by >3 times.
Umbilical Cord Banking - Standard Plan
5,000 Enrolment Fee
9,990 Umbilical Cord Blood Processing Fee (does not include collection fee)
5,000 Umbilical Cord Tissue Processing Fee
19,990 Total amount payable during enrolment
Annual Storage Fee payable every year on the birth anniversary of the child
3,500 Single Site Storage at Chennai or Gurgaon
4,000 Dual Storage at Chennai & Gurgaon
Additional ServicesLifeCell offers several additional services
1. Umbilical Cord Tissue Banking
2. Newborn Genetic Testing.
3. Menstrual Blood Banking


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Access & Resources: Gros Morne
WE HAD SET UP CAMP at dusk and gone in search of water when both of our flashlights went dead. Anywhere else, this would have been a mundane enough incident, but we were in western Newfoundland, where the spruce forest blotted out the remaining light like death itself. Our situation felt forbidding. It felt Arctic.
Forbidding had not been part of the plan. My boyfriend and I had come to 772-square-mile Gros Morne National Park strictly to relax, and that afternoon we'd loaded up on chocolate chips and declared our desire to spend four days toodling around the slopes of Gros Morne, Newfoundland's second-highest peak and the park's centerpiece. We chose the well-marked James Callaghan Trail, a ten-mile round-trip.
After less than an hour of stumbling through the dark, Gros Morne served us its first bit of odd grace: A man carrying a flashlight, a cooler, and an umbrella came whistling toward us. He gave us his spare batteries and disappeared into the blackness.
The next day, we continued into the waist-high mosaic of springy conifers locally called tuckamore. The place was strung with lakes. Lakes fringed with raspberry and blueberry bushes. Lakes with moose thrashing and bellowing in the shallows. Lakes with woodland caribou grazing quietly on the shore like the polite Canadians they are.
We climbed the rocky trail toward the shoulder of 2,644-foot Gros Morne and entered a misplaced slice of the Arctic. The frigid currents off Newfoundland keep temperatures low enough that animal residents of intemperate spots like Baffin Island make this their southernmost home. An arctic hare the size of a collie hurtled toward me. Clearing the shoulder, we saw the park's famous Long Range: green-topped plateaus edged by cliffs that plunge 2,000 feet into deep-blue freshwater fjords. Although some of these waterways are ten miles long and 500 feet deep, park officials are quick to point out they aren't technically fjords, because their water isn't salty.
On the mountain's cloud-shrouded uppermost reaches, the mood was funereal. While the rest of the Long Range is gray granite and gneiss, Gros Morne is rose-colored quartzite. The light was pink and ancient, somehow dim and bright at the same time. The cairns marking the trail looked like early Christian crosses. We crunched slowly across the rock, as awed and quiet as monks.
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When the heat was on, diplomats headed north to Istanbul's airy summer embassies. We dress up with Rıfat Özbek; explore the inspiration of Ottoman bookbinding; learn about ebru, the art of marbling paper; pick the arums and aristolochias of the Datça peninsula, and end with tongue-tingling cherry recipes
When the summer heat made cool-headed diplomacy impossible, the ambassadors to the Sublime Porte retired to remarkable residences lining the Bosphorus. Patricia Daunt probes their rich diplomatic history, while Fritz von der Schulenburg captures the faded glory of the buildings and their grounds
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Companies Hope to 'Program' the Internet
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OpenFlow and a network operating system "provide a consistent view of the network and do that at once for many applications," says McKeown. "It becomes trivial to find new paths."
Some OpenFlow research projects require just a couple hundred lines of code to completely change the data traffic patterns in a network—with dramatic results. In one project, McKeown says, researchers reduced a data center's energy consumption by 60 percent simply by rerouting network traffic within the center and turning off switches when they weren't in use.
This sort of research has caught the attention of big companies, and is one reason why the ONF was formed. Google is interested in speeding up the networks that connect its data centers. These data centers generally communicate through specified paths, but if a route fails, traffic needs to be rerouted, says Urs Hoelzle, senior vice president of operations at Google. Using standard routing instructions, this process can take 20 minutes. If Google had more control over how the data flowed, it could reroute within seconds, Hoelzle says.
Cisco, a company that builds the hardware that routes much of the data on the Internet, sees ONF as a way to help customers build better Internet services. Facebook, for example, relies on Cisco hardware to serve up status updates, messages, pictures, and video to hundreds of millions of people worldwide. "You can imagine the flood of data," says McNab.
Future ONF standards could let people program a network to get different kinds of performance when needed, says McNab. Building that sort of functionality into Cisco hardware could make it more appealing to Internet services that need to be fast.
The first goal of the ONF is to take over the specifications of OpenFlow, says McKeown. As a research project, OpenFlow has found success on more than a dozen campuses, but it needs to be modified so it can work well at various companies. The next step is to develop easy-to-use interfaces that let people program networks just as they would program a computer or smart phone. "This is a very big step for the ONF," he says, because it could increase the adoption of standards and speed up innovation for network applications. He says the process could take two years.
In the meantime, companies including Google, Cisco, and others will test open networking protocols on their internal networks—in essence, they'll be testing out a completely new kind of Internet.


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Mission Oak, led by coach Mark Gambini (center), is the top Central Section playoff story line. If the Hawks win the Division IV title, they should advance to the Southern California regional championships. / Rhea Quitasol
One of the finest regular seasons in recent memory for Tulare County high school football could be followed by one of the best postseasons in Tulare County history.
Four Tulare County teams were awarded No. 1 seeds, and three county teams were selected as No. 2 seeds. We could have as many as three all-Tulare County championship games.
The big story is Mission Oak.
If the top-seeded Hawks (10-0) win the Central Section Division IV championship, theyre almost assured a spot in the Southern California regional championships.
The Central Section playoffs begin Friday, but there are only three games in the area this week No. 12 Rosamond at No. 5 Exeter (Division IV), No. 11 Immanuel at No. 6 Woodlake (Division V) and No. 7 Tranquillity at No. 2 Strathmore (Division VI). All playoff games begin at 7 p.m.
There will be plenty of playoff action next week at local schools. El Diamante and Redwood (both in Division II) will host quarterfinal games on Nov. 22. At Bob Mathias Stadium, Tulare Western hosts a Division III quarterfinal game on Nov. 21, a Thursday night, and Mission Oak takes on a Division IV foe in a quarterfinal game on Nov. 22.
Heres a look at the playoff brackets involving Tulare County teams:
Division II
Top seed: El Diamante (9-1). Take away a 42-7 loss to Central, and the Miners appear to be every bit as good as they were in 2007 and 2008. However, there were a couple of close games during the West Yosemite League campaign that give other Division II contenders some hope. The Miners could be quite vulnerable if senior running back DeAngello Torres (1,053 yards) is unable to play (hes been battling through some injuries). If Torres is not 100 percent, the Miners will need the kind of performances from junior quarterback J.C. Robles that he turned in against Lemoore (195 yards passing, three touchdowns). Defense can rival Mission Oak as the best in Tulare County if it doesnt spend too much time on the field. The Miners have a quartet of defensive stalwarts in senior safety Donnell Hill, junior defensive end Tymerick Martin, junior linebacker Darius Liles and senior defensive tackle Jake Newbrough.
Top story line: Will the Division II crown return to Visalia after a five-year absence? Visalia teams won back-to-back Division II titles in 2006 (Mt. Whitney) and 2007 (El Diamante), but have not won this bracket since then. El Diamante came close in 2008, falling to Tulare Union in the title game. This area would love to see an El Diamante-Redwood rematch in the semifinals. El Diamante should keep up their side of the bargain. Redwood will be challenged by a solid Sanger team in the quarterfinals.
Top challenger: No. 3 Garces (8-2). The defending Division II champions won the outright Southeast Yosemite League title with a 5-0 league record. This team finds a way to kick it in gear for the playoffs. During last years title run, the Rams scored 183 points in just three games. Garces was also the 2011 Division II runner-up. Sheldon Croney is the top offensive star with 1,882 yards rushing and 24 rushing touchdowns. The Rams run the ball more than 70 percent of the time, but they have a capable quarterback in senior Jake Pavletich (1,344 yards rushing, 14 touchdowns). The Rams two losses were to Bakersfield (56-7) and San Luis Obispo (34-21), a team that went just 4-6 this year.
Other Tulare County ties: No. 4 Redwood (8-2). Rangers are a solid team in all phases. Junior quarterback Adam Vance has one of the better passing ratings (126.6) in the Central Section. Vance has thrown for 1,916 yards and 23 touchdowns with just three interceptions in 196 attempts. Vance has two of the top targets in the county in senior receiver Jordan Arnold (47 catches, 860 yards, 11 TDs) and junior receiver Rickie Garcia (43 catches, 831 yards, 10 touchdowns). Ground game is led by senior Christian Sanchez (878 yards, 9 touchdowns). Key for the Rangers is their defensive play. Redwood is 6-0 when opponents score 21 points or less.
Dark horse: No. 5 Sanger (7-3). Redwoods quarterfinal opponent took third place in the County/Metro Athletic Conference. Their lone loss over the final four weeks was a 14-12 decision to Bullard, the conference champion and No. 3 Division I seed. Junior running back Sawyer Pittman is emerging as a dominant force. Pittman rushed for 204 yards and four touchdowns in a 40-13 win over San Joaquin Memorial to close the regular season.
Players to know: DeAngello Torres, El Diamante/Brandon Steele, Kingsburg. The top-seeded Miners are going to be awfully tough to beat if Torres is healthy and in top form. El Diamante can dictate the pace of the game with its power running attack led by Torres, and can burn teams with big plays with the emergence of Robles as a top playmaker. But if Torres is unable to perform at high level, it makes the Miners susceptible to an upset. Steele doesnt have any official scholarship offers from some of the West Coasts top schools, but the Vikings senior quarterback is on their recruiting radar. Steele has accounted for 2,427 yards of total offense and 26 touchdowns (16 passing, 10 rushing). If Kingsburg is going to contend for the title with a roster that doesnt match up to the other top challengers in terms of overall quality depth, it needs an outstanding postseason from Steele.
Division III
Top seed: Tulare Western (7-3). Cant remember a more unbelievable rise to on-field prominence than what the Mustangs have experienced under first-year head coach Ryan Rocha. The feel-good story of the season hasnt been done with smokes and mirrors. The Mustangs have one of the best defenses in Tulare County. Tulare Western opponents averaged over 45 points per game last year. That number has been slashed to 15.1 points per game allowed in 2013. Only one team has scored more than 21 points against Tulare Western, and no foe has reached the 30-point mark. Mission Oak, Redwood and Porterville, all top contenders in their respective playoff brackets, were all held to more than 15 points below their scoring averages. Mustangs have induced 29 turnovers by their foes, and have posted 95 tackles for loss. Junior quarterback Kobe Portillo leads a steady offensive unit. Portillo passed for 1,624 yards and 12 touchdowns while posting a 59.5 completion rate. Juan Flores is the leading rusher with 551 yards rushing and nine rushing touchdowns.
Top story line: Will Tulare Western complete its dream season? Or will the clock finally strike midnight on the Central Sections top Cinderella team? The Mustangs are for real, but that doesnt mean they wont be challenged. Dont see Porterville underestimating the Mustangs defensive prowess if they meet again in the title game. This bracket also represents a chance for No. 5 Dinuba to live up to its preseason billing. Emperors have the offensive firepower to give teams fits. They need to play much better defense, though, to put together a long playoff run.
Top challenger: No. 2 Porterville (8-2). At the midseason point, the Panthers appeared well on their way to the Division III crown. No team could stop their wing-T offense (averaging over 56 points per game through the first five games) and they had the kind of savvy and leadership youre looking for from a veteran team. Then they got tripped up by a Tulare Two-Step (losses to Mission Oak and Tulare Western where the offense had trouble doing much of anything right). Portervilles offense bounced back nicely to end the regular season (126 points over its final three games), but the defense still has some issues. Panthers average over 300 yards rushing per game, but sophomore sensation Isaiah Jones (1,220 yards) has been bothered by a sprained ankle in recent weeks.
Other Tulare County ties: No. 5 Dinuba (7-3). The Emperors were in good position for the No. 2 or No. 3 seed a week ago, but fell to the No. 5 seed after getting upended last week by Exeter, 34-21. Dinuba junior running back Michael Wright has been one of the top players in the Central Section with 1,583 yards rushing and 27 total touchdowns. Senior quarterback Marcus McMaryion is on his way to play for Oregon State. The big question mark with Dinuba is the defense. The Emperors have allowed 34 points or more three times (lost all three games).
Dark horse: No. 7 Hanford (4-6). The Bullpups looked like a legitimate contender with a 19-14 win over Lemoore in last weeks Milk Can Game. They feature one of the sections better quarterbacks in Jake Young ( 2,333 yards passing, 15 TDs). The Bullpups went 2-2 against Division III foes.
Player to know: Marcus McMaryion, Dinuba. The Oregon State verbal commit is ranked as the nations No. 14 dual-threat quarterback for the Class of 2014, and the states No. 45 overall player. The senior is quite capable of carrying the fifth-seeded Emperors to a section title if hes able to establish a rhythm with his receiving corps which has been a season-long concern for Dinuba. McMaryion is among section leaders with 2,026 yards passing and 21 touchdowns. But hes only topped the 200-yard mark four times (he had a couple of 300-plus yard performances in the middle of the season to spike his average). During Dinubas run to last years Division III championship game, McMaryion, the 2012 Times-Delta/Advance-Register Bob Mathias Award winner, threw for at least 200 yards in 11 of 13 games.
Division IV
Top seed: Mission Oak (10-0). There is no secret formula to the Hawks this season dominant defense and game-defining performances by senior running back Elijah Porchia. Mission Oak allowed just 69 points during the regular season. The first-string defense allowed only five touchdowns in 10 games. Defensive front is filled with outstanding players led by senior defensive linemen Armon Hunter, Nick Lewis, Brayan Mendez and Michael Webster. Linebacking corps has two stalwarts in senior Kaleb Fite and junior Danny Alvarado, and the secondary features two of the best playmakers in Tulare County Porchia and LeAndre Jefferson. Sophomore quarterback Trey McJunkin has passed for 1,631 yards and 20 touchdowns.
Top story line: Not only is Mission Oak trying to capture the schools Central Section championship in any sport, it is also trying to land a spot in the Southern California regional championships. The math is simple, if Mission Oak wins the Division IV crown, it will represent the Central Section in the Southern California Division III regional championship. No shortage of intriguing story lines for Mission Oak along the way. The Hawks lost to Wasco in the 2011 semifinals. They had their 2012 title hopes go up in smoke in a semifinal loss to Bakersfield Christian. CVC is the Alma mater of Mission Oak coach Mark Gambini. Gambini directed CVC to three Central Section titles during his coaching tenure there.
Top challenger: No. 3 Bakersfield Christian (8-2). Brandon Jones, the Eagles star junior quarterback, has been on fire since the Sept. 6 loss to Central Valley Christian. Jones has thrown for at least 250 yards in each of the Eagles last eight games. Jones set a section single-game record with nine touchdown passes in an 83-0 win over RFK. Jones has thrown for at least four touchdowns seven times during the Eagles current eight-game winning streak. CVC is the lone Central Section team that scored more than 22 points against Bakersfield Christian.
Ahem, what about us: No. 2 CVC (7-3). If it wasnt for Tulare Westerns campaign, the Cavaliers would likely be the most pleasant surprise of the Central Section. CVC, which went 2-8 in 2012, had one of its finest seasons in years. The Cavaliers defeated Bakersfield Christian 34-33 in the Sept. 6 Milk Bowl, and they havent stopped playing well since. Junior running back Macintyre Garbani has been a breakout star after rushing for 1,347 yards and 18 touchdowns in the regular season. Mitch Pendergast has 791 yards rushing and 12 rushing touchdowns. CVC is averaging over 400 yards of total offense per game.
Other Tulare County ties: No. 5 Exeter (6-4). Exeter features one of the areas top players in junior running back Austin Cardoza (1,681 yards rushing, 17 rushing TDs). Senior quarterback Adin Trujillo has 13 touchdown passes in just 103 attempts. The Monarchs will have polar opposites for their first two playoff opponents as long as they win on Friday as projected. Up first for Exeter is a date Friday with Rosamond (1-9), a High Desert League team that allowed an average of over 40 points per game. A win over Rosamond sets up a quarterfinal matchup against defending Division IV champion Wasco, the preseason favorite.
Dark horse: No. 4 Wasco (8-2). A defending champion should probably not be labeled dark-horse title contender, but the Tigers arent being mentioned enough as a top contender for this bracket like they should be. They spent the first half of the season ranked ahead of Mission Oak in the CalHiSports.com CIF Division III South bowl poll (Wasco departed from the poll following a 47-20 loss to Bakersfield Christian on Oct. 18). Wasco is averaging 47 points per game. The Tigers run game is as potent as ever (3,522 yards rushing through the first nine games with 47 touchdowns).
Player to know: Elijah Porchia, Mission Oak. The leading candidate for the Bob Mathias Award (Tulare Countys most outstanding player) after the regular season has done it all for the Hawks. Porchia leads all Tulare County players with 29 total touchdowns. He ranks second in Tulare County with 1,776 yards rushing. He has returned interceptions for touchdowns; has returned a punt for a score; he has even thrown a touchdown pass. If Porchia avoids injury, this could be a very magical month for Mission Oak. What should worry Mission Oak foes is the re-emergence of junior LeAndre Jefferson as a top offensive threat. Hard to stop Mission Oak when Porchia and Jefferson are getting the ball in open spaces.
Division V
Top seed: Liberty-Madera Ranchos (9-1). The defending Division V champions are 9-0 over the last two seasons against fellow Division V schools. The Hawks rely heavily on their ground game (averaged over 265 yards rushing per game, and they run the ball nearly 80 percent of the time), but they have also have a viable passing attack junior quarterback Zach Rickhey has thrown for 1,202 yards and 14 touchdowns in 111 attempts. Defense is solid. Only three opponents scored more than 13 points against the Hawks. The Hawks only loss was a 26-18 defeat to Washington Union, the No. 3 seed in the Division III bracket, which cost them the North Sequoia League championship.
Top story line: There were three teams that had good arguments for the No. 1 seed Liberty, Lindsay and Mendota and all three have to like their chances to win the section championship. It would be a shocker if one of those three teams dont wind up with the championship plaque.
Top challenger: No. 4 Lindsay (9-1). The Cardinals have a potent offense that features one of the the brackets most prolific passing attacks. Senior quarterback Alex Jara ranks fifth in the section with 2,366 yards passing. He has thrown for 25 touchdowns in 261 attempts. The Cardinals have three players with at least 29 receptions led by senior Gaven Mann with 57 catches for 1,028 yards and 13 touchdowns. Top rushing threat is senior Jacob Hernandez (829 yards rushing, 12 rushing touchdowns). Lindsay has scored at least 24 points in every game, and has reached the 40-point mark five times. Lone loss was an emotional 45-35 decision to Farmersville, former team of current Lindsay head coach Jesse Lira. Cardinals will likely have to play the brackets mystery team No. 5 Kern Valley (8-2) in the quarterfinals before a showdown against Liberty in the semis.
Other Tulare County ties: No. 6 Woodlake (7-3). Tigers had a solid season under first-year head coach Jose Del Rio. They went 4-2 against Division V teams, one of those wins was a 38-6 victory over Immanuel, the team the Tigers will host in Fridays first round. Elijah Cunningham, a senior, is one of the areas top all-around players. Cunningham has 19 total touchdowns to go with a team-high 1,199 yards rushing. Cunningham also has over 300 yards receiving. Sophomore quarterback Eric Schwarz has 822 yards passing and 10 touchdowns. He threw for 269 yards and two scores in Woodlakes 34-12 win over Granite Hills last week. Tigers have scored at least 29 points in seven games. If Woodlake defeats Immanuel on Friday, it will visit No. 3 Firebaugh (9-1) in the quarterfinals.
Player to know: Edgar Segura, Mendota. Segura, a senior running back, is the Central Sections all-time leading scorer with 122 career touchdowns, breaking the mark that was held by former Tulare Union star Dominique Dorsey (118). Segura had 2,494 yards rushing during the regular season.
Division VI
Top seed: Farmersville (7-3). The Aztecs are the clear favorite after winning seven out of their last nine regular-season games including a 4-0 march through the East Sierra League for their fourth straight league title. Everyone knows about the exploits of junior star quarterback Sam Metcalf, but the Aztecs have developed into a diversified offense. Running back Anthony Azevedo rushed for 975 yards and eight touchdowns. Joseph DeLaCruz has a team-high 57 receptions for 1,019 yards and 16 touchdowns. Jose Solis has 56 catches for 852 yards and 12 touchdowns. The Aztecs have scored at least 27 points in every game this season. Theyve held three out of their last five opponents to 14 points or less. The Aztecs have a quarterfinal bye in this seven-team bracket. They will host the winner of No. 4 Orange Cove (2-8)/No. 5 Laton (5-5) in next weeks semifinals.
Top story line: Farmersville needs just two wins to capture the schools first Central Section football championship. Two-time defending Division VI champion Mendota opted to move to Division V this season, clearing the way for Farmersville to rule over this roost. But the Aztecs quest for the Division VI crown could be in jeopardy thanks to an old foe...
Top challenger: Strathmore (5-5). The second-seeded Spartans went 2-3 in the East Sequoia League, but own a 3-0 record against Division VI competition. The Spartans have a deep corps of running backs led by senior Ricardo Madrigal (1,042 yards, 11 TDs). Javier Moreno, a sophomore running back, is second on the team with 643 yards rushing and 10 rushing touchdowns. The Spartans averaged 27.1 points per game during the regular season. Strathmore and Farmersville have met in each of the last three Division VI semifinals. Strathmore defeated Farmersville 24-21 in the 2010 semifinals. Farmersville avenged that defeat with a 38-33 victory over Strathmore in the 2011 semifinals, and the Aztecs won last years semifinal meeting between the two teams, 27-22.
Player to know: Sam Metcalf, Farmersville. Metcalf leads the Central Section in yards passing (3,021) and touchdowns (44). He is seven touchdowns away from breaking the Central Section single-season record for touchdown passes set by former Tulare Union star Emmanuel Lewis (50 in 2005). Metcalf has thrown for over 250 yards in eight of Farmersvilles 10 games. He has thrown at four touchdown passes in seven games. He ranks second in the state in touchdown passes. Expected to be one of the states top under-the-radar quarterback recruits for the Class of 2015 could very well end up with a scholarship offer from a major Division I program.
In case you're curious
Division I Overview: We may not have any Tulare County teams, but were aware that there is local interest in this bracket. Top-seeded Bakersfield (8-2) is ranked No. 19 in the state by CalHiSports.com and No. 24 by Calpreps.com. The Drillers are void of any player with more than 1,000 yards rushing, but they are averaging over 330 yards rushing per game, and Wasco is the only Central Section team to keep them to under 37 points (Bakersfield defeated Wasco, 35-13 on Sept. 6). How much of a favorite is Bakersfield? Consider that the Drillers trounced Liberty 45-10. Liberty (9-1) is the brackets No. 2 seed. The winner of the likely quarterfinal matchup between No. 4 Edison (9-1) and No. 5 Central (7-3) has to be considered a viable threat based on those teams impressive collection of skill-position talent, especially Central with Michiah Quick, one of the nations top recruits this year. Defending Division I champion Clovis North (8-2) is a dangerous No. 6 seed.


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Old Brains Learn New Tricks
Imaging neurons in the living brains of mice shows that these cells can grow in surprising ways – perhaps suggesting new ways to treat spinal cord injuries and other neurological problems.
Scientists once thought the adult brain was set in its ways. Now they're discovering that adult neurons have a remarkable ability to grow and change – and researchers at MIT have shown that some neurons can sprout new branches and retract old ones.
These findings, published in last week's issue of PLoS Biology, an online journal from the Public Library of Science, add to a growing body of evidence that older brains are, in fact, still agile. The same method that researchers applied in the current study could be used to assess the best ways for encouraging brain cells to grow, which would help people with spinal cord injury, stroke, and other disorders. "This could be a powerful diagnostic or a way to test therapies," says Elly Nedivi, the professor of neurobiology at MIT who led the research team.
Nedivi and her collaborators used mice that had a few neurons labeled with fluorescent dye, so the cells could be seen under a microscope. They shaved off a small piece of a mouse's skull and covered the opening with glass. Using that "window," they then took pictures of the fluorescent neurons with a two-photon microscope, a technique that provides very high-resolution images of living brain tissue. And, finally, to record how the neurons changed over time, they captured images of the same neurons over several weeks.
Their laborious work paid off. What they found was that dendrites – those treelike extensions on neurons which receive information from other brain cells – grew, shrank, and changed over time. "You see the full range of types of growth you see during development, such as growth spurts, new processes, or new branching from [the main neuronal process]," says Nedivi. "This is what the brain is doing on a day-to-day basis."
In previous studies, scientists had observed structural changes in tiny spikes on the surface of dendrites, called spines. But, by painstakingly reconstructing larger portions of neurons, Nedivi and her colleagues Wei-Chung Lee, Peter So, and Hayden Huang revealed larger-scale changes in the dendrites, which may have gone unnoticed with other methods.
"We know that throughout life we learn things, so synapses must be changing in some way. But people didn't know if the same synapses were getting stronger or weaker, or if whole new ones were forming or old ones were disconnected," says Harvard neuroscientist Joshua Sanes, who generated the mice used in the MIT study. "This raises those last possibilities: that some changes may involve wholesale formation of new synapses or loss of old ones."


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President Barack Obama announced Tuesday that he is offering $8 billion in loan guarantees to America's first new nuclear plant in 30 years. The reactors would be built at a Georgia power plant.
In making the announcement, Obama said:
"So make no mistake: Whether it's nuclear energy, or solar or wind energy, if we fail to invest in the technologies of tomorrow, then we're going to be importing those technologies instead of exporting them. We will fall behind. Jobs will be produced overseas, instead of here in the United States of America. And that's not a future that I accept."
Here are some more details from the Nuclear Energy Institute:
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What happens to the nuclear waste from power plants? This question is among the most difficult for nuclear advocates to answer. Many plants are currently storing waste on site. The country doesn't have a national waste dump, but the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is looking to build one in Yucca Mountain, Nev. Nuclear waste is generally either stored in pools of water or in dry storage casks.
The NRC put together a primer on nuclear waste and explained:
"The spent fuel rods from nuclear power plants must be handled and stored with the same care as separated high-level waste, since they contain the highly-radioactive fission products plus uranium and plutonium. Spent fuel is currently being stored in large water-cooled pools and dry storage casks at nuclear power plants. Some is also stored at facilities at West Valley, New York, Morris, Illinois, and Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory.
"Existing high-level wastes from reprocessing are presently stored at West Valley, New York; Hanford, Washington; Idaho Falls, Idaho; and Savannah River, South Carolina. Liquid high-level wastes are stored in large underground tanks of either stainless steel or carbon steel, depending on whether they are acid or alkaline. Some of the liquid waste has been solidified into glass, ceramic slag, salt cake and sludge."
It is remarkable how, in the last 30 years, nuclear power has gone from being viewed as an environmental threat to "clean energy."
The Nuclear Energy Institute said that "in 2008, nuclear energy accounted for about 72 percent of U.S. emission-free generation." The NEI also said that nuclear plants have much lower production costs than coal, oil or gas burning plants. (That does not mean it is less expensive to build a new nuclear plant, just less per kilowatt hour produced to run one.)
Groups such as Public Citizen, a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization, now stake their major arguments against nuclear power not just on environmental concerns but on economic and security issues. Public Citizen has said nuclear power gets huge federal subsidies.
At nearly the same hour Obama spoke about the loan guarantees on Tuesday, Canada's Globe and Mail reported:
"The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission says that as many as 217 workers may have been exposed to radioactivity at the Bruce nuclear power station on the shores of Lake Huron while refurbishing a reactor in late November.
"It is believed to be one of the largest mass exposures to radiation at a Canadian nuclear site. The company operating the station, Bruce Power, says that according to its estimates none of the workers received doses exceeding regulatory limits, although there are concerns that the amounts may have come close to the maximum safe exposures."
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