text: Ten things to do in Northeast Ohio, Oct. 11-17 Comments Email Print October 10, 2013 Updated Photo by JANET CENTURY MOCA Cleveland on Saturday, Oct. 12, hosts its second annual HEX fundraising benefit. By SCOTT SUTTELL Here's the latest installment of our weekly list of coming arts, culture and entertainment events that runs each Thursday on CrainsCleveland.com.Send information about coming events to managing editor Scott Suttell at firstname.lastname@example.com Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Díaz MOCA Cleveland on Saturday, Oct. 12, hosts its second annual HEX fundraising benefit. It kicks off at 6 p.m. with a farm-to-table dinner prepared by Marigold Catering, followed by a live auction of works of contemporary artists. At 9 p.m., Brooklyn-based remixer and visual artist j.viewz presents what MOCA calls "a sonic and visual spectacle," followed by a silent auction. At 11 p.m., the duo Hood Internet spins mash-ups of hip-hop and indie rock on Toby's Plaza outside the museum while special performances continue insider MOCA. The party lasts until 1 a.m. For information, click here.Books Comedian Wanda Sykes Oct. 11: Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Díaz, whose "The Brief, Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" is one of the most inventive novels of the last decade, visits Cleveland State University at 5 p.m. this Friday, Oct. 11, as part of the university's Cultural Crossings speaker series. Mr. Díaz, who was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in New Jersey, has won just about every award an author can receive — the National Book Critics Circle Award, the PEN/Malamud Award, the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, a Guggenheim Fellowship and the PEN/O. Henry Award. He's also the recipient of a MacArthur "Genius" Fellowship. Mr. Díaz's most recent work is a short-story collection, "This Is How You Lose Her," a New York Times bestseller and National Book Award finalist. Information about his Cleveland State appearance is here.Comedy An image from 'I'm So Excited.' Wanda Sykes earned a spot on Entertainment Weekly's list of the "25 Funniest People in America," and if you've seen her in cable specials or shows such as "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "The New Adventures of Old Christine," you know why she was selected. You get your chance to catch her live show when Ms. Sykes appears at 8 p.m. this Friday, Oct. 11, at the Ohio Theatre at PlayhouseSquare. Ticket information is available here.Film An exhibition on the Dreyfus Affair is on view at the Maltz Museum of Jewish History. "I'm So Excited," the latest film from Spanish director Pedro Almodovar, didn't meet with acclaim from critics, but you can see for yourself at 7:35 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 12, and 4:15 p.m. this Sunday, Oct. 13, when the film screens at Cleveland Cinematheque. It's a campy throwback to Mr. Almodovar's early days. The story takes place on an aircraft, bound for Mexico, that develops landing gear malfunctions — perfect for the dysfunctional group of passengers and crew. Learn more here.History Aimee Mann "Traitor — Spies, Lies and Justice Denied: The Dreyfus Affair," an immersive exhibition that opened Tuesday and runs through January 2014 at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage in Beachwood, looks at a case that rocked Europe starting in the late 19th century. "Traitor" was developed by Gallagher and Associates, a museum exhibition design firm responsible, among other projects, the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia and the Gallery One exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art. The collaborative exhibition with the University of Pennsylvania's Lorraine Beitler Collection of the Dreyfus Affair examines the life of Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish officer in the French army who was "sent to life imprisonment on Devil's Island through a false charge of treason sanctioned by the government of France and promoted viciously by the country's anti-Semitic media," according to the Maltz Museum. Find information about the exhibit here. Holocaust expert Susanna Kokkonen at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15, will present what's billed as "an inspiring and informative talk" on the Christian response to the Holocaust. The event takes place at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland's Mandel Building, 25701 Science Park Drive in Beachwood. Dr. Kokkonen is director of Christian Friends of Yad Vashem, Israel's official memorial to Jewish victims of the Holocaust. She educates non-Jews worldwide and works to foster interfaith connections between Christians and Jews through a shared understanding of history. She helped found Christian Friends of Yad Vashem in October 2006 to raise awareness in Christian communities about the Holocaust and its universal lessons. The event is free and open to the public, though registration is requested. For information, go here.Music Ambassador Princeton N. Lyman Monday, Oct. 14, is a big night for fans of female singer-songwriters. Aimee Mann performs at 8 that night at The Kent Stage in Kent; her latest album, "Charmer," features short narratives about "fellow travelers who have conned, enabled, victimized, or (yes) charmed you," as the folks at Kent Stage put it. At PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, the Ohio Theatre hosts "An Acoustic Evening with Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin," who are both Grammy winners and longtime friends. That show starts at 7:30 p.m. Information on Ms. Mann's show is here. Click here for more on the performance by Ms. Chapin Carpenter and Ms. Colvin.Public policy Blank Canvas Theatre is staging 'The Texas Chainsaw Musical!' through Nov. 2. Ambassador Princeton N. Lyman, who became the U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan in March 2011, comes to Cleveland on Wednesday, Oct. 16, to deliver a speech, "Oil, Genocide, and Civil War: The Challenges of Bringing Peace to Sudan and South Sudan," at the Union Club in downtown Cleveland. The event sponsor, the Cleveland Council on World Affairs, notes that even after a peace agreement addressed the distribution of South Sudan's oil wealth between the two countries, "tension is still high and questions relating to exporting oil remain. Lack of transparency, mistrust and border disputes describe the relationship between the two neighbors." Ambassador Lyman's address starts at 6 p.m. Details are here.Theater Like your musicals with some (fake) blood splatter? Then you might want to check out "The Texas Chainsaw Musical!," running Friday, Oct. 11, through Sunday, Nov. 2, at Blank Canvas Theatre at the 78th Street Studios on Cleveland's West Side. The show was a hit for Blank Canvas last year, and it's back by popular demand. The musical is a "coming of age story about a handsome serial killer, his overly affectionate Momma, the woman he loves, and the pantywaist runt that ruins everything," as Blank Canvas puts it. Audiences "are covered in over 15 gallons of blood per night," according to the theater. (But don't worry — if you want to stay dry, there's non-splatter zone seating, too.) Go here for details. Actors' Summit in Akron opens its 15th season Friday night, Oct. 11, with "A Grand Night for Singing," a Rogers and Hammerstein revue that features more than 30 hits from Broadway's most famous songwriting team. Performances continue through Nov. 3 and take place at Greystone Hall in downtown Akron. The show "takes the audience on a romantic musical journey from young infatuation to the complexities of marriage, the joys of parenthood, and the power of enduring love," according to Actors' Summit. It features hits from musicals such as "Carousel," "Oklahoma!" "The King and I" and "South Pacific." Go here for information. Morning Roundup Business headlines from Crain's Cleveland Business and other Ohio newspapers — delivered FREE to your inbox every morning. Sign up for the Morning Newsletter.


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Gator soccer team all business
Published: Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 11:11 p.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 11:11 p.m.
Tonight's NCAA Tournament second-round match against UCF at Pressly Stadium could present a potential bump in eighth-ranked Florida's postseason road.
Today's game
What: NCAA Tournament, second round
Who: Florida vs. UCF
When: 7 p.m.
Gainesville-area radio: AM-850
In each of the last three seasons, UF soccer, which is making its 16th NCAA Tournament appearance in 18 years of play, has had its season end with a second-round loss, most recently a 3-2 home defeat at the hands of the Knights last year.
The 2012 Gators, however, have found success by using a business-like approach, so don't look for this squad to be too concerned with trends or revenge.
"For our team, there's probably less of that whole redemption theme than you would expect because this team really doesn't function on emotion," head coach Becky Burleigh said. "We function on composure and what we do best. That's probably different than what we've been in the past, but I think it's been effective so far and that's what we're going to continue to do."
The fact that UF (18-4-1) is led by an experienced and talented five-member senior class of Erika Tymrak, McKenzie Barney, Jo Dragotta, Holly King and Kathryn Williamson has a lot to do with that mature approach. The fact that all five could be on the pitch together for the first time in more than two months this weekend is just an added plus.
Four of them — all but King — have been sidelined with injuries at some point. Tymrak (ankle) missed three matches, Barney (knee) missed one and Dragotta (concussion) missed last Friday's first-round, 2-0 win over Florida Gulf Coast.
The most serious injury was Williamson's torn meniscus (right knee) suffered against FIU back on Sept. 2, but the 2011 SEC Defensive Player of the Year made a successful return to the pitch against FGCU.
"It was a little emotional for us,"Burleigh said. "It had been a long time since she had played, but we thought she thought she might have an opportunity to play with the way she was training. For her to actually get in the game meant a lot for her, the senior class and her teammates."
Tymrak, the 2012 SEC Offensive Player of the Year who leads the team in scoring with 29 points (9 goals, 11 assists), has been on fire of late, scoring four goals and adding four assists in the last four matches.
But she is hardly UF's only threat. The Gators have seven players with five or more goals.
"I think that's what makes us a dangerous team," Burleigh said. "We have a lot of people who can score."
The Gators, the No. 2 seed in the region, have also been solid defensively down the stretch, allowing just one goal in their current six-match winning streak.
That defensive effort has been led by King, the 2012 SEC Defensive Player of the Year, and Dragotta, a fellow first-team All-SEC selection, at the holding midfield positions; a back line anchored by freshman center back Christen Westphal, a second-team All-SEC selection; and sophomore goalkeeper Taylor Burke, who has posted eight shutouts, including three in a row.
No. 18 UCF (17-4-2), which won its first Conference USA title this season and is making its 17th NCAA appearance, is led by seniors Nicolette Radovcic (12 goals, 3 assists, 27 points) and Tishia Jewell (7 goals, 10 assists, 24 points).
In addition, sophomore Madison Barney, McKenzie's younger sister, plays for UCF.
The Knights and Gators will square off at 7 p.m. following the match between No. 3 seed Wake Forest (14-5-3) and Notre Dame (14-5-2) that starts at 4:30 p.m.
The Fighting Irish advanced with a 3-1 first-round win over Milwaukee, while the 10th-ranked Demon Deacons ousted Georgia Southern, 4-0.
The two winners will meet in third-round action at Pressly Stadium on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. with an NCAA quarterfinal berth on the line.
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The Miracle of Human Creation
The Role of The Egg Cell in The Formation of a New Human Being
With the onset of puberty, there is a similarity in the developments in the male and female bodies. The female reproductive cell, the egg, along with the female reproductive system is prepared to complement the male reproductive system.
With the coming of puberty in women, just as in men, the hypothalamus knows exactly when the time has come to send commands to the pituitary gland to produce the hormones required to bring the egg cells to maturation. The pituitary gland receives these commands, immediately obeys them and begins to produce the needed hormones.
The production of reproductive cells in women is not continuous as it is in men. This production occurs at particular times. It is the job of the pituitary gland to determine the time. The pituitary gland assures the production of a hormone that will bring the primary egg cells to maturation in the ovary. This hormone knows very well where it will perform its function, and going straight to the ovary, it announces that the time has come for the maturation of the egg. At this, the egg cells immediately understand the command and begin an intense activity inside the ovary, leading to the maturation of the egg.13
Now, let us examine this information more deeply. How does this tiny secretory gland called the hypothalamus determine the time? And how does it calculate the exact timing of this process, which has occurred in millions of women past and present, without getting confused? The hypothalamus is located at the base of the brain; it is not a timing mechanism, it has no relation with the world outside the brain; it is a piece of flesh composed of cells. The function of this piece of flesh in determining time is an extraordinary thing that cannot be ignored. But this is just a tiny detail of the wondrous occurrences that happen continuously in the human body. This kind of astounding process continues endlessly, at every moment and in every square millimetre of the human body. For example, an amazing miracle happens in the pituitary gland: a command sent by the hypothalamus is read and understood; on the basis of this understanding a decision is made; according to this decision, substances are produced and sent with other productive material without error to a distant and hitherto unseen area. The pituitary gland is also a collection of cells. The coming together of these cells and their conscious understanding of the commands sent to them and their carrying out a command they have understood is an extraordinary thing. What consciousness makes it possible for this collection of cells to "understand", "conceive", "draw conclusions", "arrive at decisions" and "put the decision into effect"?
The human body is a dark environment into which light does not penetrate and where many fluids move at great speed through the vessels; it is a dense and complicated place. No evolutionist has ever been able to explain how a mass of molecules in this dense environment can go where it wants in the complex mass by crossing over other materials many times its own size and without suffering harm or loss, or how they can even use some means to send some other substances to the places where they are needed. This is because evolutionists' sole refuge, when they come face to face with these marvellous proofs of creation, is chance; but there is no room for chance in the complex structure of the human body or of any other living thing. At this point, we must recall that, in the course of all these events, the intelligence and conscience we encounter do not belong to any cell. What we call a cell has no eyes to see with, to tongue to speak or be understood with, and no ears to hear with. Cells are the creation of God; they are only the means of carrying out His commands; and at every moment, by His inspiration, they effect processes too wondrous ever to have come from themselves.
The Egg Cells Begin to Develop...
The egg is produced in an organ with every aspect having been especially designed for this purpose: the ovary. In every woman, there are two ovaries, one on the right and one on the left. In these ovaries, there is a space, big enough for nerve fibres and blood vessels and lymphatic ducts to enter and exit. Inside this space, there are fibrous tissues rich in blood. For the egg cells to be formed safely, they must be nourished and protected by these tissues. Within this protective structure, there are many sacs (follicles) of varying sizes. In every follicle there is one primary egg cell. But only a single mature ovum is normally released from the ovaries each month so that only a single foetus can begin to grow at a time.
But this production does not consist of only one stage. In order for this egg cell to mature, a few developments must occur, one after the other. In order for the primary egg cell to maturate and become reproductive cells, one division by mitosis and two divisions by meiosis must occur, and in a definite series without confusion. As a result of the divisions, a difference in the number of chromosomes in the cell occurs and different types of cells are formed. As is the case with male reproductive cells, in the female, too, the 46 chromosomes in the primary egg cells are reduced to 23.
As a result of the divisions by mitosis and meiosis in the egg cell, three small cells and one large cell (ootid) are produced. The small cells die from lack of nourishment, while the large cell undergoes some changes and becomes the egg. If each of these cells were the same size, there would not be enough of the required nourishment for the development of the zygote at the end of the fertilisation process. But the fact that one of the cells has more nourishment, and the others are small prevents such a problem from developing.
The development of the egg is not an unchecked phenomenon that occurs randomly by itself. As we explained at the beginning, what gives shape to this development, as in the case of the male reproductive system, are the hormones secreted by the pituitary gland, which is located under the brain. It is possible to outline the stages in the formation of the egg and the hormones involved in the process:
1. Follicular Growth: This is the stage in which the egg cell begins to be formed. The primary egg cell is found, as we said before, in what is called the follicle. The formation of the follicle takes about 14 days. A pituitary hormone, FSH (follicle stimulating hormone), comes to the ovaries in the bloodstream. This hormone is responsible for the formation and development of the follicle in the ovaries and the production of the egg from the primary cell in the follicle. At the same time, this hormone is the cause of the secretion of the oestrogen hormone from the mature follicle. Oestrogen is a hormone which especially affects the uterus. It accelerates the division by mitosis of the cells in the uterus; this area then swells forming a soft cushion to which the embryo will adhere after the process of fertilisation. In addition, it ensures that a sufficient quantity of blood and tissue fluids are directed to the uterus. These preparations are made every month. If an egg is fertilised, it lodges in this specially prepared tissue where it is nourished and its development continues.
As is the case at every stage of human creation, here also a miraculous event takes place. The cells in the female reproductive system determine in advance the needs of the embryo that they will host, make preparations to meet these needs and work to supply the most suitable environment for the development of the foetus. How can a collection of cells effect operations that require such a degree of consciousness and intelligence? It is, of course, impossible to say that cells possess such a consciousness and intelligence, but cells in the female reproductive system (even cells in the pituitary gland) do these things which we have declared impossible for them, and prepare in advance the environment most suitable to the needs of an embryo they have never known.
It is not possible for anyone with an intelligent mind to claim that cells do these things by their own will and intelligence. Indeed, only one whose thinking is seriously flawed could claim that cells composed of unconscious atoms can do what he himself cannot possibly do with his conscious intelligence. This being the case, the reality before us is crystal clear: all the cells that contribute toward the creation of a human being perform their functions by the inspiration of the Creator; they are vehicles in the realization of a miracle that occurs when every human being comes into the world.
2. Ovulation: At this stage the follicle that carries the egg breaks and the egg is released. But the egg cell, which has been released from the ovaries into the void needs assistance. Otherwise, the egg cell would never be able to find the place to meet the sperm. So, at this point, the fallopian tubes, located between the ovary and the uterus, go into action. The egg cell, which has been released from the ovaries into the void, is caught by the fallopian tube, which has large tentacles like an octopus. The fallopian tube provides an appropriate environment for fertilisation and the later stages occur depending on whether or not there are sperm present in this tube.
Controlling all this process is the luteinizing hormone (LH) secreted by the pituitary gland. It is worthwhile pointing out another interesting thing about this hormone. The LH hormone is absolutely necessary for the breaking of the follicle in which is located the mature egg cell and for its movement toward the place where it will meet the sperm. The absence of this hormone will result in the failure of the follicle to progress to the stage of ovulation, even if there is no deficiency in the secretions of the other hormones. But this sort of problem does not occur and 2 days before the ovulation stage, for a reason that scientists are still unable to explain, there is an increase in the secretion of the LH hormone from the anterior pituitary gland. At the same stage there is an increase in the FSH hormone and, by the influence of these two hormones, ovulation occurs regularly every month. In other words, here too the pituitary gland makes an astounding calculation of time and begins the secretion of the required hormones at exactly the right time and in the proper quantities.
Of course this conscious activity is not to be expected from the pituitary gland itself or from the cells which make up this gland. Since there is a superior intelligence and will to be seen here, there is One to Whom this intelligence and will belong: it is the intelligence and will of God which reveals itself in all of these wondrous occurrences in the stages of human creation.
3. The Corpus Luteum (yellow body) – The Luteal Phase: After expulsion of the egg from the follicle, the empty follicle fills with blood. There are special cells called "granulosa" and "theca" cells, which surround the empty space where these follicles are located; they multiply and take the place of the clotted blood in the follicle. These cells accumulate yellow lipid, and are therefore called lutein cells, from the Latin word luteus, "saffron-yellow." So, the follicle from which the egg has been released swells with the fluids which have filled it and becomes an active element called the corpus luteum (yellow body).15
The corpus luteum plays an important role in the preparation of the uterus for the embryo and in conducting the pregnancy in a healthy manner. The most important particularity of this element is the secretion of the hormone called progesterone under the influence of LH (luteinizing hormone). Progesterone has an extremely important function in stimulating the walls of the uterus. The most important change in the uterus occurs in the mucous membrane (mucous) that lines the uterus. Under the influence of oestrogen and progesterone, the mucous membrane begins to swell. The glands and blood vessels become highly tortuous, and the thickness of the uterine wall increases. The purpose of these changes is to prepare a suitable place for the embryo after fertilisation. In addition, it allows the pregnancy to advance by making the walls of the uterus relax. Progesterone also affects the development of the milk glands.
That one hormone can have an influence on another and that they have the sense to do these things exactly at the right time cannot be explained by the operation of chance. This brings some questions to mind: How can a molecule formed of unconscious atoms be possessed of such a sensitive innate power and take the initiative to organize the operations of the body so comfortably? It is clear that the molecules that make up the hormones do not have intelligence or consciousness. This shows that the system together with its complementary character has been created by a supreme power. It is God, Lord of earth and heaven Who has inspired the molecules which compose the hormones and the atoms which compose the molecules in their conscious activities.
The corpus luteum phase lasts 12-14 days. At the end of this period, if fertilisation has not taken place, the corpus luteum degenerates and the same stage is repeated. With the degeneration of the corpus luteum, oestrogen, progesterone and other hormones are no longer secreted; that is, the pituitary gland again comes into action. Once again the secretion of FSH and LH begins in the pituitary gland, causing the growth of new follicles to begin. But these follicles cannot develop sufficiently because the lack of oestrogen and progesterone causes a new stage to begin—menstruation.
It was He Who created the heavens and the earth in all truth. The day He says "Be!" it is. His word is the Truth. All sovereignty shall be His on the Day the Trumpet is blown. He is the Knower of the Unseen and the Visible. He is the All-Wise, the All-Aware.
4. Menstruation: This is the stage in which the unfertilised egg is ejected from the body. Because fertilisation has not taken place, the previously prepared wall of the uterus contracts, the blood vessels are constricted and the egg is ejected. After this stage, the body will begin again to prepare to carry out all these functions.
This whole stage is repeated in all women regularly throughout a particular period of time. Every month new egg cells are produced, the same hormones are secreted again and again at the same period and the woman's body is prepared as if fertilisation were going to occur. But in the final stage, the direction of the preparation changes according to whether or not sperm are present.
Preparations for Fertilisation
The egg cell is 20-25 cm. from the place where the sperm enters the female body. This distance is about 3000 times the size of the sperm. Considered in proportion to its own size, this distance is quite large and to traverse it the sperm needs strong support.
Before the egg can meet the sperm, some preparations begin in both the male and the female body. The great majority of these preparations are to protect the sperm on its journey in the mother's body. For example, in the uterus various contractions and undulations occur. This uncommon activity in the uterus and fallopian tubes facilitates the sperm's advance towards the egg. The interesting thing about these contractions is the substance that causes them. This substance is called prostaglandin and is found in the seminal vesicle fluid that comes with the sperm from the male body. Despite the fact that it comes from a different body, this substance knows the structure of the mother's uterus and affects it in such a way as to make the way easier for the sperm.16
In order for fertilisation to take place, the changes that take place in the uterus are not limited to these. During this period the tubes expand; under the influence of the oestrogen hormones, the mucous membrane that lines the uterus increases in size and weight. The epithelial cells membranous tissues composed of one or more layers of cells separated by very little intercellular substance proliferate. This structure in the mucous assumes a shape that will permit the sperm to pass through these spaces with the movement of its tail. Besides allowing the sperm to move easily, this transformation has another very important function: the tissues serve as a storage and filter area, allowing only normal sperm to pass. Sometimes the sperm do not have a shape that can ensure fertilisation. In this case, they are suspended in these tissues.
As can be seen from the foregoing, it is evident that every movement in the uterus and ovaries is specially designed for the sperm to reach the egg cell. For example, after ovulation has occurred and the possibility for an egg to meet a sperm has been ensured, the mucous begins to perform a reverse operation: it becomes thick and dense, preventing the sperm from entering.
The reason for the changes that happen in the female reproductive system is to allow the sperm which enter the body to reach the egg (ovum). But, as we saw above and in the previous section, this is a matter of great interest: the elements in the female reproductive system assist cells coming from a totally different body.
How can it be that a cell has come to have so much detailed information about other cells with which it has never even shared the same environment? (even if they had shared the same environment the result would not be different.) How does it know, for example, that the movement of these cells must be facilitated? Indeed, it is not possible for the cells that produce the fluid in the uterus to know the qualities possessed by sperm or to prepare a suitable environment for them.
All the functions we have described up to this point occur in all women in the same perfect sequence. When we consider the operation of these harmonious and complementary systems, we come face to face with an evident plan and design: the sperm is designed for the mother's body; the mother's reproductive organs are especially ordered to accommodate the sperm. If there is the slightest defect in this harmony, for example, if the sperm does not have the tail that allows it to move, or if it lacked the fluid to balance the acidic environment in the mother's body, reproduction will not occur.
This clearly shows that the great harmony that exists between the male and female reproductive cells is the work of a deliberate and planned creation. It is Almighty God, the Lord of the universe Who has created mankind from a drop of fluid, male and female, in harmony with each other. Human beings should consider the perfection of God's creation and submit themselves unconditionally to Him, bowing before the eternal power of the Lord.
And in your creation and all the creatures He has spread about,
Your god is God alone, there is no god but Him.
The Sperm Meets the Egg
After undergoing many processes on the way to maturation, the egg is released from the fallopian tubes. At this time, it carries with it many cells surrounding it. Before the egg can be fertilised, the sperm which reach the fallopian tubes must pass through these cells, which are called "granulosa" cells, and then penetrate the thick mantle around the egg.
How will the sperm pass through these obstacles?
Here we see once again the evident perfection of intelligent design in the sperm. In that section of the sperm called the "acrosome", about which we spoke earlier, the hyaluronidase and proteolytic enzymes are stored. The hyaluronidase enzyme in the acrosome breaks down a substance (hyaluronic acid) binding the multiple layers of granulosa cells attached to the outside of the ovum. In this way, it opens a way for the sperm to traverse the egg envelope. The proteolytic enzymes ensure the dissolution of the proteins in the tissues attached to the egg. With the help of these two enzymes, the sperm reaches the egg.18
How is it that these enzymes which belong to the sperm, produced in the male body far away from the egg, are composed of matter that is perfectly able to affect the structure of the egg? Who discovered the formula for this operation? Who placed these enzymes exactly in the right place to enable the fertilisation of the egg; that is, in the head of the microscopic sperm?
It is not the sperm itself which does these things. It is not possible for the sperm to be aware of the existence of hyaluronic acid or the effect this acid has on cells, or to know that the hyaluronidase enzyme will neutralize the effect of this acid. Moreover, it is not sufficient to know the formula of this acid; its production in the human body must also be ensured. And it is impossible for the sperm by itself to form the system in the human body which will produce this enzyme. For example, if you ask anyone who has not had training in medicine or chemistry the name of the enzyme that destroys the structure of hyaluronic acid, or if you asked him to write the formula of the structure of this acid, he would certainly not be able to give you an answer. But a sperm cell does things that a conscious human would not be able to do; with a seeming awareness of chemical formulas which it could not, however, know, it contains substances within its own body to ensure reaching its goal. Certainly, to say that the sperm does this is completely contrary to intelligence and reason. Leaving aside unintelligent and unreasonable suppositions, it will be seen that the presence in sperm of enzymes that will affect the structure of the egg is in itself a proof of creation. This flawless harmony cannot be explained in any way by reference to chance. The fact that the sperm is aware of the chemical structure of another cell different from itself and living in a completely different environment; that it analyses the effects that these chemicals will have; that it then produces the required chemicals according to the results of the analysis, can be explained only with reference to a Creator with superior intelligence, Who has created the sperm with these particular qualities.
The perfect design in the structure of sperm is one of the plainest proofs of the fact that God created human beings, together with everything else.
The Sperm Continues its Journey
When the sperm reaches the outer layer of the egg, its outer membrane binds tightly to the surface receptors on the egg. When this binding occurs, the sperm sheds its outer covering (acrosome). At the same time, the membrane of the egg secretes a substance called "fertilizin," which is required to attract the sperm. This molecule makes the sperm able to move more quickly, allowing them to react with the egg membrane more easily. In addition, fertilizin facilitates the reaction of the acrosome found in the head of the sperm.
When the sperm touches the egg membrane, new substances come into play and new reactions take place. When the sperm touches the egg, it secretes a substance called "anti-fertilizin" which neutralizes the effect of the fertilizin secreted by the egg. In this way, the first sperm to reach the egg will stop other sperm from approaching the egg.
The membrane which surrounds the egg cell begins to renew itself about two seconds after the sperm cell enters and never allows another sperm cell to enter. Experiments have been done in which a few sperm have been observed entering the egg when the membrane has been destroyed. For this reason it is necessary that the fertilisation membrane be formed as quickly as possible. After the formation of the fertilisation membrane, no sperm can enter the egg. In this condition, it is possible to compare the egg cell to a building protected by security. The outer membrane of the egg cell really acts like the security control system of a building which contains very important information; access is denied to the inside of the cell.
Once a sperm enters the ovum, its head swells and it wanders very slowly toward the centre of the egg. Later, within 30 minutes, the egg completely unites with the sperm inside it. As a result of all these processes, the genetic information contained in the sperm is transferred to the egg. 19
But here there is an important point: if the receptors on the sperm and the egg accept one another, they bind to each other; if not, binding is not possible. The reason for this is as follows: the egg of every living being secretes a substance called fertilizin, which has a particular chemical composition. This is a precaution which prevents sperm cells of other species (non-human species) from approaching the egg and causing the degeneration of the human species. Thus, a cat cannot mate with a horse and a human being cannot mate with any other living thing.20
The electrical charge carried by the sperm and the egg also has an effect on fertilisation. The egg always carries a negative charge and the sperm carries a positive one. Because opposite charges attract each other, the egg draws all the sperm towards itself. But with the first sperm that is able to enter the egg, the charge changes immediately. Now the egg assumes a positive charge like the sperm's. Because like charges repel each other, at the moment of union the egg begins to repel all other sperm.
The Last Stage of Fertilisation
When the sperm enters the egg, it sheds its tail and leaves it outside. We may compare this to a space shuttle which detaches its fuel tank when returning to earth. As we know, when the fuel tanks which carry the shuttle outside the earth's atmosphere have fulfilled their purpose, they are released into space; when the fuel inside them is used up, the tanks are an unnecessary weight. To facilitate leaving the earth's atmosphere, it is necessary that these tanks be released at exactly the right time. In the same way, the tail of the sperm, which provides the required energy and movement capability, is left behind as the sperm attempts to enter the egg.
It is obvious to the attentive reader that fertilisation is a highly calculated and systematic process. Very slowly the fluids which surround the egg dissolve the sperm's armour as it reaches the outer membrane surrounding the egg. The enzymes that are released at the moment the sperm's armour is perforated allow the sperm to pierce the egg's outer membrane and enter. The change in the electric charge at this moment repels other sperm and protects the newly developing organism from uninvited guests.
If such a highly protective and cooperative system had not been created, the union of the sperm and the egg would never have been achieved.
If the egg cell had not secreted the guiding fluid, it would not have been possible for the sperm to reach the egg, which is so distant from it relative to its own size.
If the sperm had not had its armour, they, like other microorganisms, would have been dissolved in the fluid surrounding the egg.
If special dissolving enzymes had not been placed beneath this armour, the sperm would never have been able to enter the egg, even after having gone so far as to reach it.
If the electric charges of the sperm and the egg had been the same and not opposite, the egg would have repelled the sperm and no sperm would have entered the egg.
As we can see, in the union of a single sperm with an egg, there is an extraordinary balance and calculation. Furthermore, this balance and calculation have occurred not just once; they have been repeated time and again since the beginning of the human race for every one of the millions of individuals spread throughout the world.
Even in one single stage there is no room for chance in this miraculous process, which shows very plainly that God created human beings.
Everyone in the heavens and earth belongs to Him. All are submissive to Him. It is He Who originated creation and then regenerates it. That is very easy for Him. His is the most exalted designation in the heavens and the earth. He is the Almighty, the All-Wise. (Qur'an, 30: 26-27)
13 Guyton&Hall, Human Physiology and Mechanisms of Disease, 6. baskı, 1997, ABD, s. 659
14 Laurence Pernoud, J'attends un enfant, Pierre Horay, Paris, 1995, s.107
15 Prof. Dr. Ahmet Noyan, Yaşamda ve Hekimlikte Fizyoloji, Ankara, Mart 1998, 10. baskı, s. 1119
16 Guyton&Hall, Tıbbi Fizyoloji, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, İstanbul, 1996, 9. baskı, s. 1006
17 Lennart Nilsson, A Child is Born, Delacorte Press, NY, 1977,s. 22
18 Guyton&Hall, Tıbbi Fizyoloji, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, İstanbul, 1996, 9. baskı, s. 1005
19 Guyton&Hall, Tıbbi Fizyoloji, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, İstanbul, 1996, 9. baskı, s. 1007
20 Solomon, Berg, Martin, Villee, Biology, Saunders College Publishing, ABD, 1993, s. 1056


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sherlockwing - Saturday, August 03, 2013 - linkThanks for the Podcast. Any update on when you will have that podcast with Ian about Z87 boards? Reply
speconomist - Saturday, August 03, 2013 - linkThis could be the best podcast ever...
Shamesung and so many other interesting topics. Reply
Krysto - Saturday, August 03, 2013 - link2 hours? Any reason you guys aren't doing a video podcast, like a Hangout or something, or just film yourselves. It's a little more entertaining to sit and watch 2 hour of podcast than just listen to it. Reply
Mondozai - Saturday, August 03, 2013 - linkUh, no.
2+ hours of podcasts are great for my commute, it's plenty for both the way there and back.
I was recently flying to Singapore and I had specficially loaded up on episode 22 and 23 the days before and saved them for the flight. It was a lifesaver. If you don't have enough concentration to listen and absorb over 2 hours then either spread it out or go somewhere where 40 min podcasts - barely enough to cover any real ground - is the norm.
Anandtech is about in-depth coverage of tech. One part of that is simply a function of time. Compare Brian's HTC One review with the equivalents of most other sites. Since he goes into so much more detail, it also takes a lot longer to read those kinds of reviews.
But that's why we're at Anandtech, it's a quality technology site.
Or at least that's why I am here. Why are you here? Reply
B - Saturday, August 03, 2013 - link^ I agree these are awesome for commutes as is. Reply
Bull Dog - Sunday, August 04, 2013 - linkI also agree I prefer audio only as it allows me to do other things while enjoying this great content rather than being stuck to my computer the whole time. Reply
Bakes - Tuesday, August 06, 2013 - linkI agree as well. Audio only is preferable. Reply
augustofretes - Tuesday, August 06, 2013 - linkNot mutually exclusive, dude. Reply
lilmoe - Saturday, August 03, 2013 - linkWas that the same Andrei who's also doing the Perseus Kernel for the i9500? Because he's been calling Samsung out since June.
(Changelog for his Aplha 1 release):
https://github.com/AndreiLux/Perseus-UNIVERSAL5410... Reply
lilmoe - Saturday, August 03, 2013 - link*alpha1 Reply
dylan522p - Saturday, August 03, 2013 - linkYup that would be him. Reply
Someguyperson - Saturday, August 03, 2013 - linkI know you guys went really, really long, but I was looking forward to a discussion about the Nvidia Shield. I am still undecided whether to get a Shield or a new Nexus 7 and I was hoping Brian's level of enthusiasm would help with that. Reply
xTRICKYxx - Sunday, August 04, 2013 - linkI am in the same boat. I was surprised at how many reviewers love the Shield. The Nexus 7 is a great device too.
I think I'm leaning towards the Nexus 7.
I looked at iFixit's tear down of the Shield and they noted how uniquely complicated it is. The nexus 7 just seems more polished.
The next version of NVIDIA's shield will include an implementation of Kepler which should provide better performance while the Shield gets a nice makeover.
There still is no good way to use the touch screen and I want a good gaming and tablet experience into one form factor. Reply
Krysto - Monday, August 05, 2013 - linkI hope Nvidia continues with Shield 2.0 and mobile Kepler next year. But they need to drop that price somehow, at least to $250, although $200 would really be the sweet spot, but not sure if that's doable.
But if they could be even slightly profitable on $200, they should do it, because they would sell a lot of them and it would be very good marketing for them. They can start getting profitable with next-generations, by maintaining some of the specs the same (with lower cost every year).
For example they can keep the 720p screen for next year. The resolution is fine on such a small screen. They could even make the screen a bit bigger. Plus, you WANT a lower (but not too low) resolution on a gaming device. At 1080p the FPS would be cut in half, and would make the device cost more, and also reduce battery life. Just use a higher quality IPS panel perhaps, but keep the resolution. Reply
lilmoe - Saturday, August 03, 2013 - linkInteresting. Just got a stability update on my SGS4 (i9500) yesterday, and my Antutu score dropped to 24000. Seems like Samsung removed that "booster". Reply
Mondozai - Sunday, August 04, 2013 - link"Interesting. Just got a stability update on my SGS4 (i9500) yesterday, and my Antutu score dropped to 24000. Seems like Samsung removed that booster."
Interesting indeed. Reply
lilmoe - Sunday, August 04, 2013 - linkActually, what's more interesting is while the score dropped, the device now feels much smoother and snappier than before. The battery lasts longer too. Reply
jiffylube1024 - Sunday, August 04, 2013 - linkLove the podcasts. I've listened to all 23 so far! Keep em up - I love the depth you guys go into. Reply
thestryker - Sunday, August 04, 2013 - linkGreatly enjoyed the podcast, and when I grabbed it I didn't even realize what a long one I was in store for to say the least. Looking forward to hearing you guys discuss the Shield and the place you think it may (or may not) have in the market.
A question I've been wondering about for a while after listening to the podcasts regarding your general acceptance for 7-8" android/ios tablets and decrying the 10-11" android/ios tablets. I want to say that personally I wish my tablet had a lot better usage situation where it actually could replace a laptop (maybe surface pro v2), however at the same time with 5" smartphones is doubling screen area (7" tablet) enough to make you reach for your tablet instead of just using your smartphone?
For myself it wasn't until hitting the 10" mark that it became worthwhile, but I don't need a laptop for anything productivity related so the downsides of an android/ios tablet don't effect me right now. I use mine primarily for web, video and comics so the 10" size does make a direct impact on what I'm doing. Reply
Zink - Monday, August 05, 2013 - linkI agree, with the 5" size becoming standard for flagship smartphones and 5.5" - 6.5" screens on large smartphones a 7" tablet doesn't provide much benefit. I also prefer 4:3 at 10" (Retina iPad and HP Touchpad) to widescreen tablets for reading PDFs and web browsing which is about all I use my tablet for.
For Windows 8 tablets I can see 10"-12" 16:9 making some sense because of the way apps run full screen with no button or menu bars at the top or bottom. Widescreen in this case allows for multitasking in landscape but the aspect ratio and size almost completely wreck portrait use. Reply
et20 - Sunday, August 04, 2013 - linkDo you listen to yourselves?
First you say that you must use benchmarks to quantify performance because manufacturers only pay lip service to user experience.
And in the next breath you admit the tools you use are hopelessly inadequate at actually measuring real life performance.
Who's just paying lip service again?
You are not entitled to screw up the mobile industry like you did the desktop industry with your reductive tests and braindead charts. I applaud the manufacturers for not letting you poison consumers with ridiculous, reductive and irrelevant test results simply because your engineering background biases you to try.
If you have any doubt about whether that actually happened you only need look at the recent state of the quality of input and output devices on desktops and laptops. The lack of clear cutting numbers and charts doomed critical parts of the user experience for the better part of a decade. We had to suffer through decreasing quality of displays and keyboards and stagnating battery life because they were at most an afterthought in the face of the almighty performance and price.
The primary reason for that was because performance and price were the easiest to benchmark and chart.
The bottom line is that user experience does not belong on charts. Never has and never will.
Trying to put it there is the reason why most people hate or feel stupefied by desktops and love their tablets and smartphones.
What's the point of you trying to replicate the benchmarking of components the manufacturers do internally? That is "simply wrong", not the people questioning your use of benchmarks.
In mobile you are dealing with integrated products. The more you try to dig deeper and look separately at hardware or software components, the less useful your reviews will be for informing purchase decisions because mobile products win exactly by being much more than the sum of their parts.
So stop. You are trying to make things worse for everyone except a ridiculously small minority of people who get their kicks out of feeling superior for being able to buy or recommend worse products that can score higher on some arbitrary test. Reply
jimbo2779 - Sunday, August 04, 2013 - linkWhat in the flying flip-flop are you talking about?
There isn't a single site on the net that breaks down technology like Anandtech does and to try and shift some sort of blame for whatever imaginary problems you have with the industry is just insane. You are correct in that AT probably does the most quantitative testing out of all of the different tech sites but I do not see that as an issue when it is accompanied by the most qualitative tests and descriptions.
You are really in the wrong place to be pointing fingers as this site really does give by far the most in depth reviews of all and although sometimes these can be full of intricate details of the inner workings of whatever device they are reviewing they ALWAYS talk about the user experience in just as much depth. Reply
Razorbak86 - Sunday, August 04, 2013 - link"You mad, bro?" Reply
Mondozai - Sunday, August 04, 2013 - linkMy thoughts exactly reading his long, incoherent rant. Reply
This Guy - Monday, August 05, 2013 - linkThese guys would have focused more on the positive features of the Moto X if your marketing gurus stopped using jargon to lie about specifications.
AnandTech always concludes a review of a deivce with comments on it's user IO. Many reviews have pages dedicated to the quality of it's display. Poor buttons/keyboards/trackpads and screens always get criticised.
As for internals, SSDs, batteries, low voltage chips, capacitive screens, digital pens and higher tier wifi solutions can make a significant improvement to user experience in certain devices when compared to cheaper solutions. Reply
Excors - Sunday, August 04, 2013 - linkOn the mobile benchmarking, there was a comment that you're limited in what you can do in two days before a phone is released - there's no chance of rooting the phone to get a better understanding of what it's doing internally.
I assume getting a review up quickly is vital for catching the buzz when a new phone comes out - but the phone's lifespan can be around a year (at least for the Galaxy S series) and most people don't buy it immediately after release. Wikipedia claims the S4 sold 10M after the first month and 20M after the second month, and the S3 sold 20M in three months and 50M in ten months - the sales don't drop off extremely sharply.
So perhaps there is enough interest to justify a followup review of a phone, several weeks after its release, to inform people who are making purchasing decisions after that point? That would give time to go deeper - running more thorough tests, looking further into the internals, reading and verifying feedback from early adopters, etc - and then combine all the information into a new comprehensive review (not just a fragmented series of articles). That review probably wouldn't make a big splash but it'd be pretty useful in the long term for the majority of people who end up buying the device, so maybe it'd be worth spending the time on something like that. Reply
xTRICKYxx - Sunday, August 04, 2013 - linkI feel like you guys should develop your own benchmark for Android and possibly iOS. I understand your frustration and perhaps an in-house benchmark would be a good alternative and be supplemental to the 3rd party benchmarks that you currently use. Reply
Krysto - Monday, August 05, 2013 - linkThat's actually a good idea. I'm sure they considered it before, but maybe not too seriously. But now AnandTech is respected enough in the industry and popular enough with readers, that if they have the money, they could start doing that. The readers could keep nagging OEM's to test their devices with AnandTech's benchmarks before releasing them, if they want to be taken seriously regarding their performance/battery life claims. Reply
willis936 - Sunday, August 04, 2013 - linkHey guys. This is my first post on anandtech but I've been reading for a year or two. I'm a junior in EE and work at a lab run by my uni doing interop and conformance testing of networking equipment. My consortium actually tests the phy and protocol of mobile cameras and displays so my first glimpse into any industry is the mobile one but I'm also keeping a close eye on storage and WiFi. I've been to a face to face spec meeting and have been paying close attention to up and coming hardware and how it's embedded in phones. This podcast was really insightful for sifting through the bs, getting the big (hardware/kernel/os/application interplay in performance) picture and figuring out why things the way they are in phones today.
I personally have a rooted N7 gen. 1 that's been slowing down. I ran fstrim through a play store app on the data, cache, and system partitions. I wouldn't have believed it was eMMC I/O performance chugging the UI if I hadn't seen the difference myself.
It's nice to hear a level voice about this stuff and I look forward to more podcasts. The entire internet has been silent about 802.11ac the past month. It's due to be finalized in November and I'm sure official 11ac IP will be in products for the holidays. If you guys have any more to say about that, Intel HD5200 laptops, silvermont, or UWB I'd definitely listen in. Reply
willis936 - Sunday, August 04, 2013 - linkAs a quick addendum: I've been excited about the moto x since I first heard rumblings about it a few months ago and most of my friends don't even know about it yet. The thought of that kind of very silent rumbling might have something to do with the marketing budget hadn't even entered my mind. It's an interesting thought.
My opinion of the moto x right now was formed the instant I read the paragraph about pricing and availability in your preview. $200 on contract, carrier exclusives. I'm off the boat full stop. That's not what I was expecting from Google's divine intervention. Yes the gimmicks are cool and introduce innovation in an otherwise uncreative and stagnant market but when I first heard about moto x my impression was that it would bring nexus to the masses. I'm on a two year old HTC thunderbolt. I have unlimited LTE that I'm very closely guarding so an upgrade is out of the question. I'm now in the very tough spot of finding a decent phone on VZW. I'm not sure if anyone else has noticed but that doesn't exist, and it hasn't for years. Nexus is supposed to rip the carrier's hands off of the android experience because right now it's suffocating under VZW's massive bureaucratic and profit making weight. The moto x missed this vision and not by any small amount. To me it looks like another Motorola phone, not the first vertically integrated Google phone. Reply
watersb - Sunday, August 04, 2013 - linkShow title: "I Wanted a Fire!" (crazy boost) Reply
watersb - Monday, August 05, 2013 - linkAlso: I couldn't decide if Brian were more likely to be found face-down in a gutter outside The Buffet dive bar, or wandering around on Mt. Graham muttering to himself. But then I realized he's been traveling so much, he probably just cleans out the mini-bar in the hotel room.
Stay away from code reviews, Brian! #cantbeunseen #ifearforyou Reply
fefoEng - Monday, August 05, 2013 - linkAmazing podcast as usual. Keep doing what you're doing, I love seeing the academic/scientific approach to product reviews that you guys do. Reply
neocobb - Monday, August 05, 2013 - linkAwesome podcast. I am not an electoronics major; your podcasts make me want to know more.
Again, Brian, you are awesome :-) Reply
slayernine - Tuesday, August 06, 2013 - linkI would LOVE to read an article on SD Card reliability and longevity. Reply
Kenneth Qvarfordt - Wednesday, August 07, 2013 - linkI just wanted to say that I really enjoyed listen to this episode. You guys rock! I also love the simple style. No dumb intro or anything just right at the goodies! Only problem is it was too short! I'd love for even longer pod casts. Keep up the good work! Reply
GokieKS - Friday, August 09, 2013 - linkBrian's rants in this episode are fantastic. And I agreed with him on pretty much all of them. Reply
LucasTech - Monday, August 12, 2013 - linkExcellent podcast. I heard Brian Klug on the Vector podcast with Rene Ritchie, and that lead me to this podcast. I listen to tech podcasts all the time, and this is my single favorite podcast I have ever listened to. The honesty and expertise in explanations, especially on Brian's part was simply outstanding. I will definitely be listening more in the future. Reply
errorr - Monday, August 12, 2013 - linkSo I was bored and out of podcasts and was listening to some old ones and Anand made a perfect prediction of benchmark boost gate whatever.
On episode 15 at 1:04:58 Anand says: "Is this when they start to do app detects and wait for someone to fire up Antutu or something and, and then just go all A15s.
Now the comment was more about the heuristics in the kernel of when the exynos 5 octa switches between A7'sand A15's.
The chip, the maker, and the benchmark. Impressive to say the least. Reply
skiboysteve - Tuesday, August 13, 2013 - linkWow Reply
ESC2000 - Monday, August 12, 2013 - linkI have a question about something you guys said while discussing the aspect ratios of the nexus 7 2013 versus the mini. Anand said the mini is better for reading/viewing webpages because it's 4:3 while the nexus is better for video with its 16:9 ratio. I get the general premise of that, especially with regard to PDFs, but doesn't the nexus 7 2013 display more text on its screen because the mini has only 34% of the pixels of the nexus? The mini has 25% or so more screen real estate but the nexus' significantly more pixels means way more text is shown on the mini (because you can see much smaller text on the nexus clearly).
I know I'm conflating aspect ratio and number of pixels and screen real estate but I keep hearing this argument about why the mini is better and I want to nail down the truth. Reply
skiboysteve - Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - linkModern OSs scale up content for high DPI displays. So even though you have more pixels you might see the same amount of content as a lower resolution display... Its just much nicer looking (usually.. There are some details here...) Reply
rudolphna - Friday, August 16, 2013 - linkThese podcasts are great for me on roadtrips, I like to listen to them when driving. They really are great to have. Keep them coming guys! Listened to them on the way to ohio from upstate NY, and to Baltimore as well. I need more! Reply
F1shbone - Friday, August 30, 2013 - linkHey! I'm pretty new to podcasts overall and this one is my favourite thus far. You have a really nice dynamic and mutual respect between yourselves, which makes the podcast quite pleasant to listen to. And your knowledge of the things you talk about, of course. You've made yourselves one (more) fan in Finland already waiting for the next one. Great work! Reply
kmob - Sunday, September 01, 2013 - linkJust wanted to thank you guys for a fantastic podcast. It's very refreshing to listen to your very knowledgeable commentaries and insights. Wish it was a bit more regular, but I certainly understand that it takes a lot of time to put this together. Reply


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Saint Leo, Fla. (October 20, 2007) – The Saint Leo University men's cross country team finished fifth at the 2007 Sunshine State Conference Cross Country Championships on Saturday, October 20. Saint Leo was the host of the conference championships run at the Abbey Golf Course.
The 8,000-meter men's race was won by Florida Southern College with FSC's Luke Beevor winning the overall race individually. Saint Leo was led by freshman Javier Beuzeville (Tampa, Fla.) who finished 15th individually.
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BabyCenter's Top 25 Baby Names of 2012
Here are the most commonly searched baby names on www.babycenter.com .
What do you think? Are you surprised by any, or dismayed by others (some you were hoping would remain a bit more obscure)? Are there any that are on your list, or that you like??
- Sophia
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For the complete list, visit http://www.babycenter.com/top-baby-names-2012
I like Olivia and Charlotte and Lucas, Noah and Caleb
I wouldn't use any though.
I'm not surprised by any.
Except, I personally have never met a Harper and I think it's strange that it's gotten so much acceptance as a female name. To me it will always be a surname.
Siiigh. I'm surprised Harper is up there. Haven't heard anyone named it. If we have any more kids, it's our first pick for a girl. The others I'm not so surprised.
For girls I like Aubrey, Layla, and Avery. My fiance and I were actually considering Layla for our daughter. And I absolutely LOVE Aubrey (I would spell it Aubree though) I really want to name my next child Aubree Hope, if it was a girl and if I even have another child lol, but my fiance isn't a big fan of the name :(
And for boys I like Carter, Brayden, and Mason. And my fiance has a son named Lucas. I wouldn't name my child Brayden though because its too similar to my daughter's name, Braelyn.


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Church bells will herald the Tour de France's arrival in Otley.
All Saints Parish Church's ringers are contributing to a county-wide peal of bells that has been organised to greet the riders on Saturday, July 5.
They can be seen in action before that on TV screens across the country when they feature in BBC1's Songs of Praise Tour de France Special on Sunday, June 29.
Then at 8.45pm on Thursday, July 3, the Otley group will join other churches across Yorkshire for a dedicated burst of ringing as part of the Tour's opening ceremony.
On July 5 itself the Otley bells will be rung from just before 9am through to 9.45am, ahead of the Tour's publicity caravan arriving in the town.
All Saints' Tower Captain, Meg Morton, said: "There will be printed sheets available at the door of the bell tower, with the changes listed for anyone who would like to try to follow what we are doing."
Other Tour-related events at All Saints, meanwhile, will include a wine tasting and snacks evening from 7pm on Friday, July 4, and the church will be open from 8am to 5pm on both the Saturday and Sunday, when refreshments will be available and the race can be followed on a large screen.
The 10am Sunday service will have a special Tour theme, and the second stage of Le Grand Depart can then be watched from 11am. There will be no entry charge at the church, which hopes race spectators will feel welcome to visit for some respite and a seat.
*Details of other free live musical entertainment in Otley for July 5 have also been confirmed.
Four 'music pods' will be set up along the route and in operation from 8am to 10am, and will feature a variety of local acts including Bang On!, the Gerry McNeice Band with Velveteen, the Yorkshire Saxophone Choir, Wayzgoose Border Morris Side, and the Otley Ukulele Orchestra.
The pods will be based at Asda car park, in Manchester Square, at Waitrose, and outside Wharfebank Business Centre.
After the cyclists have passed through, more music is planned for the town centre to complement a big screen, food and craft market, street market and fun fairs.
Five 'busk stops' will appear - at The Woolpack, Otley Courthouse, and at the food and craft market on Courthouse Street, Manor Square and in Kirkgate.
Performing until 5pm, the entertainers will include five folk bands, including Glen Folk and the Dave Vermond Band, along with choirs, buskers, classical musicians and more Morris dancing.
Lawrence Ross, chairman of the group in charge of the day's musical attractions, said: "It all promises to be a great day in Otley, and with buses running from Leeds and Menston and plenty of accessible parking, as well as secure cycle parking, there's no excuse not to be here."


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People will be able to see how Bradford on Avon's Neighbourhood Plan has progressed during a consultation and exhibition in the town council offices this month.
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(NAPSI)—Fighting corruption is essential to improving people's lives in poorer developing countries, and it can benefit the
That's the word from experts who estimate that more than 50 percent of
Developmental experts at the World Bank hold that corruption hits poor people the hardest, since the poor rely most on public services and are least able to pay bribes for simple things, such as a commercial driver's license or a permit to set up a vegetable stand.
Many of the issues that poor countries face—including violent conflict, disease and pollution—are not contained by borders. By addressing these pressing needs in developing areas, the World Bank is working to create greater global stability-and a more solid foundation for economic growth here in the
That's why many of the Bank's investments in poorer countries—nearly $72 billion last year—focus on helping the poor while fighting corruption. These investments are paying off with big results. For example:
• More than 3 million teachers recruited and/or trained; more than 2 million classrooms built or rehabilitated, benefiting more than 105 million children per year; and about 300 million textbooks purchased and/or distributed.
• More than 47 million people provided with access to basic health, nutrition or population services; 310 million children immunized; 98 million children with improved nutrition; and about 33 million mosquito nets purchased and/or distributed to prevent malaria.
• More than 113 million people given access to an improved water source and 5.8 million people provided with access to almost 600,000 improved sanitation facilities.
Poor governance and corruption remain among the most challenging problems today for many of the World Bank's clients, and the fight against corruption won't be won overnight. But making sure the money goes where it's supposed to can make a big difference.
The World Bank also maintains an international hotline (1-800-831-0463) for anyone to report incidents of corruption. To learn more about the World Bank and its anti-corruption programs, visit www.worldbank.org/integrity.
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Sacred Chocolate's IMMUNO MUSHROOM is a special RAW ORGANIC VEGAN chocolate designed for people who are concerned about blood sugar related issues such as diabetes. It is a DIABETIC FRIENDLY version of our popular IMMUNO MUSHROOM chocolate heart bar. This earthy and woody flavored dark chocolate uses INULIN from Jerusalem Artichoke as its main sweetener (a small amount of stevia extract is also included which is also diabetic friendly). INULIN is a long chain polysaccharide that has little to no effect on blood sugar (registers a very low value on the GLYCEMIC INDEX) and is considered good for the intestinal flora. This chocolate was specially formulated for Dr. Gabriel Cousen's. This chocolate is semi-sweet to bitter-sweet. Many immune system boosting medicinal mushrooms are included as ingredients. The cacao bean currently being made into the IMMUNO MUSHROOM ZERO POINTE is called the "Arriba Nacional" from Ecuador.
Sacred Chocolate has been tested by an independent laboratory and proven to have approximately 3-6 times the antioxidant level (as measured by an ORAC test) of chocolate at the same cacao solids content that has been traditionally roasted, cooked and/or milled or processed at high temperature.
Sacred Chocolate includes Whole Cacao Beans with the SKINS/husks of the bean included. Due to channeled information obtained by Laurel Steinhice, we believe the SKINS/Husks (which are normally winnowed away and sold typically to chicken farms or fertilizer companies) contain certain nutrients that help promote stem cell growth in humans. Like the skin of a sesame seed, cucumber, or potato we believe a concentration of important minerals and nutrients exist in this part of the cacao bean, and we therefore choose to include it in Sacred Chocolate!
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"Cacao Nibs, *Maple Sugar, "Cacao Butter, "Cacao Beans with SKINS, Mushrooms: (*Chaga, *Turkey Tail, *Reishi, *Maitake, *Shiitake, *Cordyceps, *Himematsutake, *Mesima, *Oyster, *Lion's Mane), ~Himalayan Salt, ~Pine Pollen.
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1. All Cacao is kept at or below 114 degrees Fahrenheit from start to finish.
2. All ingredients are STONE GROUND.
3. 72% Cacao Content. All or a portion of the Cacao Content includes the SKINS/Husks of the Cacao Bean up to 8% by weight.
4. Certified Organic through CCOF. Certified Organic Ingredients by WEIGHT: 99%
5. Certified Vegan through Vegan Action.
6. Certified Kosher through Earth Kosher. (Currently Going Through Certification)
7. Certified Halal through IFANCA.
8. PASS4KIDS approved. Sacred Foods, LLC has signed the Truth In Labeling Pledge. Sacred Foods, LLC is also a member of Slow Food USA.
9. All cacao is purchased at or above fair trade standards to the best of our ability to know.
10.Dairy/Gluten/Soy FREE.
11. ALLERGY Information: Made using stones that also grind NUTS, but stones are ALWAYS cleaned between batches.
12.2 oz. bar in the shape of a heart. Hand poured & hand wrapped. All Sacred Chocolate is prayed over by Sacred Steve and others.
13.MELTING POINT of IMMUNO MUSHROOM ZERO POINTE: Approximately 87 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
If properly stored, Sacred Chocolate has a minimum 1 year shelf life.
A. 50 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
B. 0 to 60% humidity. (Note: Chocolate and water do not mix well.)
C. Dark. (Note: Always keep away from direct sunlight. Even if wrapped and the air temperature is cool, the sun's rays will melt Sacred Chocolate.)
D. Odor Free. (Note: Chocolate and Cacao absorb all odor.)
1. In general, a refrigerator is not an ideal environment in which to store fine chocolate due to the constant and drastic swings in humidity, excessive odors, and temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. However, if you are forced to store Sacred Chocolate in a refrigerator, here is the proper procedure: Place chocolate in a zip lock bag and suck all the air out of the bag while zipping it closed. Place this in another zip lock bag, and repeat the procedure. Then, do it one more time so there are a total of three zip lock bags with air sucked out of them between the chocolate and the atmosphere. Place in refrigerator. When it is time to eat the refrigerated chocolate, allow the chocolate to completely warm up to room temperature BEFORE opening up any of the zip lock bags, otherwise condensation will form on the chocolate and adversely affect the quality and texture of the chocolate!
2. If Sacred Chocolate melts and then hardens again, it may appear chalky in appearance. This is because it has partially or fully "fallen" out of temper. The Chocolate is still fine to eat and perfectly nutritious, however, you may experience a different mouth feel.
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A SENIOR care worker has denied allegations he ill-treated two elderly dementia residents.
Mark Taylor, 57, told a jury the claims that had been made against him by staff at Haslingden Lodge were 'false' and 'very hurtful'.
The defendant, of Stockbridge Road, Padiham, had been accused of six counts, but the judge at Burnley Crown Court found he had no case to answer in three of them.
He is still standing trial for behaving in an 'inappropriate' and 'cruel' manner towards Ann Coombe and Mary Burke, known as Olive.
The court was told that complaints had been made against Taylor by Mary Moore and Dionne Ashworth, who worked with the defendant at the Lancaster Avenue home.
It was alleged that he slapped Mrs Burke on the bottom and shouted at her while helping her to go to the toilet.
Taylor said: "It did not happen. It did not happen at all.
"I did take her to the toilet, but I did not slap her on the bottom.
"It is undignified. You do not do things like that."
The defendant is also accused of holding Mrs Coombe in a 'bear hug', marching her down a corridor and pushing her into her bedroom when she behaved in a difficult way on two occasions.
Taylor told the jury: "I do not shove people.
"It is false and they are very hurtful allegations.
"I have a duty of care and I respect my position and it hurts."
Judge Robert Altham heard that Taylor had 12 years' experience as a carer and had also worked in management at another home.
The defendant was suspended from Haslingden Lodge when the allegations were made.
He told the court that the complaints had come after he had been offered a job as deputy manager.
Taylor said Mrs Moore had asked him why he had been in manager Jane Sefton's office, but he refused to answer.
He claimed that when she continued to push him for an answer, he said he and the manager had been discussing her work attitude, which caused Mrs Moore offence.
The allegations were made soon after the argument.
Taylor said: "I have never heard any complaint about my work.
"I did not even know why I had been suspended.
"My manager never spoke to me, only to offer me the deputy manager's post."
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Tuesday's murder of Bobi Tsankov, a young Bulgarian journalist who wrote about his country's over-mighty gangsters, took place in broad daylight in a crowded street in the centre of Sofia. As a statement about the power of organised crime in Bulgaria, it could hardly have been more explicit.
Moreover, it could hardly have come at a worse time for Prime Minister Boyko Borissov's government. Borissov came to power in July facing the arduous task of regaining the trust of Bulgaria's European Union partners. Some of them bitterly regretted their decision to let Bulgaria join the EU in 2007 before it had properly confronted the scourge of organised crime. A 2008 European Commission report on Bulgaria's progress in tackling corruption and organised crime was, in my view, the most negative ever produced about a EU member-state. Read more


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THE finance officer of Rovers Trust described his feeling as 'cautious' after examining the accounts of the holding company behind Blackburn Rovers.
Venky's London Limited (VLL) posted a £36m loss for the year ending March 31, 2014 – which was up £9m on 2013.
Dan Grabko, finance officer of the Rovers supporters group, is pleased that VLL's ultimate parent group, Venkateshwara Hatcheries Pvt Ltd (Venky's), continue to support Rovers.
But he has warned if the club fail to win promotion back to the Premier League in the next two seasons, it 'could spell the end of Venky's' patience'.
Grabko said: "It appears business as usual for the moment. Venky's continue to support the club financially out of their own pocket, but at the same time the club is still solely reliant on their benevolence for existence.
"The owners note they are striving for Premier league promotion, and it seems it must be achieved before parachute payments run out, otherwise the operating structure will have to be severely modified.
"The uncertainty surrounding the Financial Fair Play rules and whether proposed sanctions will actually be imposed is also a key issue, as this year and next, the club has absolutely no hope of complying with them, so this will be a key outcome in the future fortunes of the club.
"It's alarming that wages are now 120 per cent of turnover, which means the club still hasn't been successful in adjusting the wage structure to the current turnover, which will continue to fall even if the club manages to achieve modest increases in matchday and commercial revenue.
"It will be virtually impossible to plug the £8m hole the reduced parachute payment will make, unless Zebra Claims is paying a ridiculous amount for shirt sponsorship.
"On the other hand, it is noticeable that the white advertising boards around the pitch aren't only filled up with Venky's advertising. This is a positive sign there may be a corner being turned . However, there is a long, long way to go, and nothing can substitute for the lost Premier League media revenues from the past.
"Attendances are still extremely low, especially considering the club's statement of much improved season ticket sales, even as they must be applauded for maintaining the pricing strategy. Unfortunately the club seems to have lost 5,000 or so supporters due to a combination of the new ownership's mistakes and handling of the club affairs in their first years, and relegation from the Premier League.
"A football club of this stature is a massive barge and it can't turn on a dime, so righting the ship was always going to take several seasons.
"The club is still operating on the assumption of promotion back to the Premier League, but the consequences of not achieving this in the next two seasons could be catastrophic.
"The ambition is there, as we have seen with the way the owners and the club dealt with Hull City's bid to sign Jordan Rhodes. It was a statement of intent from the owners, and one you have to respect. They at least want success, just like the supporters, and hopefully they have now found advisers that have their and the club's own best interests at heart.
"Cautious is the word I would use to describe my feeling after examining the accounts. On the one hand you have stopped the bleeding by not increasing the operating loss and the owners have shown a willingness to finance the Premier League ambition. On the other the losses are massive and unsustainable, and not achieving promotion this year or next could spell the end of Venky's' patience, and the uncertainty surrounding the Financial Fair Play rulings could have a significant effect on the club's operations."


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PARKING problems are unlikely to change outside a school unless the headteacher gets a "sawn-off shotgun and fires at cars", a councillor has claimed.
The comment, in jest from Cllr Christopher Peacock, who represents White Horse Ward, follows proposals to introduce further waiting restrictions outside Sacred Heart RC Primary School, in Central Drive, Westhoughton, to tie in with the school taking on an additional 60 pupils.
At a meeting of Westhoughton Town Council he said: "We could put spikes down there and there will be parents who would still park on it and think 'I will get a new tyre'. Sadly it's a never ending problem.
"Unless the headteacher can get a sawn-off shotgun and fire it at cars I don't think it will change."
Cllr Peacock praised the school for its work to keep pupils safe.
The plans are to enforce no-waiting restrictions from Monday to Friday between 8am and 9.30am and 3pm and 4.30pm on parts of Cherwell Road, Washburn Close, Whitsundale, Windrush Drive and Arundale.
Cllr Lynda Winrow-Baker, of Hoskers and Hart Common Ward, said: "Residents are being penalised by the selfish actions of the parents."
Cllr David Wilkinson, who represents Hoskers and Hart Common, said the proposals are "unenforceable" and called for a wider consultation to be carried out.
Councillors voted in favour of the plans but asked for the enforcement times to be reconsidered after Cllr Gill Williams, of Daisy Hill Ward, claimed it was "overkill".
The plans have been submitted to manage parking more effectively at school opening and closing times to protect pupils.
Martin Johnson, headteacher at Sacred Heart School, said: "We have a park and walk to school system where 50 cars park on a designated car park before and after school.
"We encourage walking to and from school and have a trophy for the class with the most people walking to and from school."
He said the proposals are there to ensure pupils' safety.
Cllr Peacock said: "I jokingly made the comment because there will always be a minority of parents who ignore parking restrictions no matter what rules are put down to try and help the school, pupils and local residents."


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Due to time restraints, I haven't been around for a while but hopefully will get more active.
I am still grilling and barbecueing as often as possible - more grill than barbecue. I've done burgers and Italian sausages, porked tenderloin sliced into medallions and marinated in 1 part worcestershire sauce, 1 part soy sauce, 1 part raw organic blue agave - high heat 'cued at 325 degrees with a little mixed hardwood for smoke, 2 dozen ABT's with leftover tenderloin, cheddar, a McCormick Pork Rub - of course draped with bacon and a couple lbs. of Jamaican Jerk Shrimp in the past week. Grilled chicken pieces - legs, thighs, and breasts on the agenda for tonight.
I've also done a couple batches of tuna jerky in the past few weeks. Had some fish in the freezer that was getting to either use or toss and decided to experiment. Sliced ahi tuna for jerky, smoked tilapia and a shark steak. All were cured with Billy Bones Wall's XXX Cherry rub. Liked the jerky so much, I bought more ahi and a little albacore and made a batch for my Dad as part of his Father's Day gift. Will do more tuna jerky this week. I like the tuna so much that I may never do beef again.
I've also done boneless beef short ribs, from Costco, a couple of times in the past month or so. With the new renaming of beef and pork cuts that is taking effect, I do not think these are a true short rib. Look like a well marbled 6 or 7 ounce strip steak - know they are not. I've done them with a couple different rubs and a couple different woods for smoke. These might be my beef of choice, for the season, as long as I can get them.
Hope you all are doing good! Although I haven't been active, I've lurked a little and know there are some really good things going on. Happy grilling and 'cueing to all!


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