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Thursday, February 28, 2013

Three overstretched DNA structures confirmed

Feb. 28, 2013 ? A novel discovery brings a close to a 17-year-old scientific debate about the impact of mechanical stretching on the structure of DNA.

A team of researchers led by Associate Professor Yan Jie from the Department of Physics at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Faculty of Science has identified three new distinct overstretched deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) structures caused by mechanical stretching. This discovery provides a clear answer to a long-running debate among scientists over the nature of DNA overstretching.

Debate on Possible DNA Structural Transitions

Recent single-molecule studies revealed that mechanical stretching could induce transitions to elongated DNA structures. Three possible elongated DNA structures have been proposed, namely: a single-stranded DNA under tension, DNA bubbles consisting two parallel, separated single-stranded DNA under tension, and a new form of base-paired double-stranded DNA. The existence of the three transitions has been heavily discussed among scientists for some 17 years.

To fully understand the nature of DNA overstretching, the team led by Assoc Prof Yan, which comprises members from NUS, the University of Minnesota and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, explored the possible structural transitions.

Three Distinct Transitions Revealed

In their recent study, the researchers systematically investigated the three possible transitions induced by mechanical stretching, with methods to control DNA construct, temperature, force and salt concentration. Their data successfully identified all the three proposed structures and fully characterised their respective thermo-mechanical properties. These findings were first published on the online version of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on 19 February 2013. These findings complete the picture about the structures of DNA under tension, providing a conclusion to the 17-year-old debate.

Biological Implications and Potential Applications

As forces over a wide range are present in the DNA of cells, the researchers' findings provide new perspectives of possible force-dependent regulations of critical biological processes, such as DNA damage repair and gene transcriptions.

In addition, as many recently developed DNA devices are based on thermo-mechanical properties of various DNA structural motifs, these findings may also have potential applications in designing new DNA devices for the future.

The Next Step

To further their research, Assoc Prof Yan and his team will study the physiological functions of the three overstretched DNA structures, and investigate the presence of any new DNA structures under other mechanical constraints.

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Groupon Employees Wanted CEO Fired - Business Insider

One reason why Andrew Mason held onto his job as Groupon CEO for long, we were told, was that he had the support of employees?and ousting him would crush morale.

That no longer seems to be the case, according to Glassdoor, the jobs and careers site which lets employees rate their bosses.

While Mason has a 57% rating based on all reviews, Glassdoor has shared data with Business Insider that shows that average ratings have plummeted in less than a year's time from 71% in the second quarter of 2012 to 39% today.

In other words, more than half of Groupon employees rating the company on Glassdoor recently had a negative opinion of Mason. (There's an obvious self-selection bias here, since the reviews are not from a random sampling but from employees who choose to review Mason, but that applies equally to the period when employees had a positive view of him.)

Here's the chart:

Chart by Business Insider/data from Glassdoor

Andrew Mason's approval rating as Groupon CEO

This story was originally published by?Glassdoor.

Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/groupon-employees-ceo-ratings-glassdoor-2013-2

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French tarragon chicken - a family favourite - My French Country Home

The very first time I tasted French tarragon chicken, I was a student in the South of France. ? A family I knew there invited me for Sunday lunch, and after delicious appetizers and a light first course, Madame brought in a large plate of 'poulet ? l'estragon' .... mmmm! ? The perfume wafting up from the dish was extraordinary, and after the meal she kindly shared her recipe with me.

The next morning I was out to market and bought my first ever pot of tarragon, which grew happily on my small terrace and provided me with leaves for this recipe and many others during my whole student year there.? To this day, I have kept the habit of having fresh herbs to hand all through the year.

?Tarragon chicken is served with a creamy sauce.? Some people like to add mushrooms to the sauce, I am happy to let the flavour of the tarragon dominate.

Inevitably for such a traditional dish, each family has their own way of preparing the chicken.? Many people use chicken pieces, or even diced chicken breasts.? I like to stick to Madame's recipe, using the whole chicken, which gives a much deeper flavour.

To make a Poulet ? l'Estragon for four to six people you will need :

one good sized chicken, preferably with the liver

a large bunch of tarragon

100grams or 3 oz of ground almonds

2 shallot onions

1 glass of white wine

half cube of chicken stock

i cup of thick fresh cream

40grams or 1 oz butter

salt and pepper

Rince the tarragon and dry carefully.? Peel and chop the shallot onions.? Mix the chicken liver with about 20 tarragon leaves, salt and pepper, and use to stuff the inside of the chicken.

If you are lucky enough to own a big le Creuset casserole oven dish, then this is the moment to use it!

Heat half of the butter in a deep ovenproof pan and gently cook the shallot onions, stirring until they are transparent.? Remove from the pan.? Use the rest of the butter in the pan to gently brown the chicken on all sides.

Pour in the white wine, and a small cup of water.? Add the shallots, the chicken stock cube, a couple of branches of tarragon and? salt and pepper. ?? Cover the pot and leave to cook over a gentle heat for a good hour, depending on the size of the chicken.

Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pot, leave to rest for a few minutes before cutting up.? Be sure to keep the chicken warm while you make the sauce.

Collect any juices that have come from the chicken as you cut it up.? Add to the cooking pan, along with the ground almonds, and the fresh cream.? Cook briskly for about 3 minutes, stirring all the time.? Add the remainder of the tarragon, cut finely.

Pour your beautiful sauce over the chicken and serve at the table.? This dish is often accompanied by rice, in this house the preference goes to tiny saut? potatoes and a good green salad.

Hope you enjoy!

Thank you for reading me.

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Source: http://myfrenchcountryhome.blogspot.com/2013/02/french-tarragon-chicken-family-favourite.html

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Google CFO says the Motorola pipeline doesn't 'wow,' hasn't heard of the Osborne Effect

Common wisdom would suggest that executives talk up their existing device lines to keep customers buying until the next generation is ready. Leave it to Google CFO Patrick Pichette to think outside the box, if not necessarily for the better. He told guests at the Morgan Stanley Technology Conference that the current roster, while good, doesn't "'wow' by Google standards" -- it reflects the 18-month device pipeline that fell in Google's lap when it acquired Motorola last year. As such, we won't see the full fruits of collaboration until Google has owned Motorola for long enough to put its own spin on products. While the remarks stoke the fires of anticipation for any future flagships, they may have unintentionally produced an Osborne Effect: however advanced Motorola's phones will be in the near term, customers may still have the nagging suspicion that something better is just around the corner.

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Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/28/google-cfo-says-the-motorola-pipeline-doesnt-wow/

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Diverse Destinations For A Tiger Safari

One of the most enduringly popular animals to feature on wildlife watching holidays, the Tiger is a strikingly beautiful creature that can be sighted in a wide range of locations. With the adaptability that has allowed them to thrive in a number of different habitats, they have spread out over the Asian continent during the course of their evolution. Today, they can be found in 13 of the worlds countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Russia, Thailand and Vietnam. The most famous of these, and the one with the most options when it comes to choosing a Tiger safari, is India, but there are several other destinations that are equally awe-inspiring and intriguing in their own right, both in terms of environment and culture.

India

As a country which has the Tiger for its national animal, and which has in many ways been a leading light in conservation campaigns, India needs little introduction as a destination for those who wish to observe these majestic creatures in the wild. The countrys national parks are generally considered to be the best places in the world to watch them in their natural habitat and there are plenty of these parks to choose from. One of the most popular is Bandhavgarh National Park, thanks to its large Tiger population, while Kanha National Park is also a good place for sightings, and has a diverse range of other wildlife, which never fails to impress visitors. The forests of India are teeming with life, from big cats to brilliant birds, making any Tiger safari a true treat for wildlife lovers.

Nepal

Although sightings are not as common in Nepal as they are in India, the countrys wild population is on the rise thanks to sustained conservation efforts, and it is possible to see them while exploring the forests of national parks such as Chitwan and Bardia. These parks have high biodiversity and support a number of other impressive animals as well, including the Indian Rhino, Sambar and Sloth Bear. With a somewhat different range of wildlife than that found in Indias Tiger safari destinations, Nepal is well worth exploring.

Bhutan

A jewel of a Himalayan kingdom is to be found in Bhutan. The animals in Bhutan are adapted for high altitudes and mountain climates, with individuals having been seen at up to 4,000 metres above sea level; indeed, Bhutans most famous mountain monastery is popularly known as the Tigers Nest after an ancient legend tells of the animals dwelling in a cave there although the big cats are not to be found in that particular area today. A very different country to most places where Tigers live, Bhutan is known for its unique and independent culture, as well as for its spectacular unspoilt wilderness. While sightings are less frequent here than elsewhere in the region, a visit to Bhutans forests can be a wonderful next stop after a Tiger safari in India, offering a chance to see different side of Asia, not to mention a stunning range of endemic flora and colourful fauna.

Marissa Ellis-Snow is a freelance nature writer. If youre looking for a Tiger safari, Naturetrek specialises in expert-led natural history and wildlife tours worldwide. Naturetrek brings over 25 years of experience to to wildlife tours to some of the most spectacular regions on Earth.

Source: http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/-Diverse-Destinations-For-A-Tiger-Safari/4459276

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Taylor Armstrong: My Husband's Suicide Drove Me to Drink

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Microsoft: Nearly 7 out of 10 computers running ... - Ilonggo Tech Blog

Microsoft just unveiled details of a forensic study on malware threats that examined name-brand PCs with pirated software installed, as well as counterfeit software DVDs, sourced from Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. The study, which extends research originally conducted in December 2012, examined a total of 282 computers and DVDs?more than double the original sample?and found an average malware infection rate of 69%, an increase of six points over the preliminary study.

Findings from Microsoft?s Security Forensics team further revealed pirated copies of Windows embedded with malware spread across numerous well-known PC brands, including: Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Samsung. Microsoft believes that neither the counterfeit images nor the malware originated from?or were installed by?the individual PC manufacturers. Rather, the computers were likely shipped with non-Windows operating systems, which were later replaced by individuals in the downstream supply chain or retail channel who deal in the illegal duplication and distribution of pirated software.

?Many people assume that buying a name-brand PC is all that?s required to guarantee a good and safe computing experience. They don?t think twice about the software sold with the computer, and whether or not it?s pirated,? said Keshav Dhakad, Microsoft?s director of Intellectual Property for Asia Pacific and Japan. ??But consumers need to beware: while they might think there are great deals to be had by looking the other way, the hidden cost of pirated software is significant, and contrary to popular belief, can?t be remedied by simply running anti-virus software. If a consumer can?t verify that the computer they purchased was shipped with a pre-installed, genuine copy of Windows, their risk of exposure to viruses and spyware?and the potential for data corruption, theft, and financial loss?increases exponentially.?

According to Microsoft?s study, infection rates of pirated software varied significantly across Southeast Asia: the Philippines surfaced at 42%, a full two out of every five computers and DVDs tested was infected. In Vietnam, malware was found on 66% of the pirated DVDs and a full 92% of hard drives tested.

In total, Microsoft?s testing revealed 5,601 instances and 1,131 unique strains of malware and virus infections in its Southeast Asia sample?including the highly dangerous ?Zeus? trojan.

Zeus is a password-stealing trojan known to use ?keylogging? and other mechanisms to monitor people?s online activity. Keyloggers record a user?s every keystroke in order to steal personal information, including account usernames and passwords. Criminals use this information to steal victims? identities, withdraw money from their bank accounts, make online purchases using victim?s personal information and access other private accounts. According to the RSA 2012 Cybercrime Trends Report, the Zeus trojan alone is estimated to have caused more than US$1 billion in global losses in the last five years.

Philippine Computer Emergency Response Team (PHCERT) President Lito Averia said, ?To keep information safe from cybercriminals, people need to think twice about where they buy PCs. As shown in this study, many unscrupulous retailers in Southeast Asia are selling big name PC brands to consumers with counterfeit, infected software. It?s important to remember that if you don?t know where your digital products come from, you never know what unwanted and dangerous nemeses come along for the ride.? PHCERT is a non-profit organization that aims to provide reliable and trusted point of contact for computers, Internet and other information technology related emergencies.

Atty. Ricardo Blancaflor, Director General of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), noted that ?while the Philippines has the lowest rate of malicious software: at 42%, it doesn?t mean that we should put our guards down. Instead, we should continue to be vigilant against pirated software as it is not only discouraging local innovation but as the studies have shown, it is detrimental to office operations.?

Microsoft advises consumers to take the following steps to avoid the inadvertent purchase of pirated software:

When purchasing a new PC, always ask for a genuine, pre-installed operating system.
Buy from a trusted reseller and avoid deals that seem ?too good to be true.?
Ensure all software purchases come in their original packaging.
When buying a PC with Windows, look for the genuine label and Certificate of Authenticity that Microsoft requires be affixed to all PCs on which Windows is pre-installed. As a further check after purchase, log on to www.howtotell.comto confirm the label is authentic.

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Source: http://www.ilonggotechblog.com/2013/02/nearly-7-in-10-computers-running-counterfeit-software.html

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Science Jobs Newsletter: Biology Jobs: Issue 1 (20 posts)

Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford

Grade 7: ?29,541 - ?36,298 p.a.

An opportunity has arisen for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Gray Institute for Radiation Oncology and Biology. This post will join Dr Vincenzo DAngiolella?s research team, which focuses on the maintenance of genome stability in normal and cancer cells.

The successful candidate will undertake state-of-the-art molecular, cell biological and biochemical techniques ...

Read online.

Source: http://biojobs.blogspot.com/2013/02/biology-jobs-issue-1-20-posts.html

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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Threats of violence in Kenyan slums color election

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) ? Dozens of shack homes have been burned to the ground in recent weeks in Mathare, Nairobi's most dangerous slum. Families are moving into zones controlled by their own clans, fearful of attacks between the tribes of Kenya's top two presidential candidates.

Kenya on Monday holds its first presidential election since the 2007 vote devolved into months of tribal violence that killed more than 1,000 people and displaced 600,000 from their homes. In a hopeful sign, this year's presidential candidates pledged at a weekend prayer rally to accept the outcome of the election and ensure violence doesn't again break out.

But the government-funded Kenya National Commission on Human Rights on Wednesday released a long list of physical attacks, hate speech and cases of ethnic intimidation Kenya has seen in recent weeks, exposing an undercurrent of tribal tension.

Those strains are on high display in Mathare, where at least seven people have died and 100 shacks burned in the last two months. Officially Mathare suffered 112 deaths during the 2007-08 election violence, though one policeman, who insisted on anonymity because he is not authorized to speak to the press, says Mathare really suffered over 370 killings.

Lewis Kamau is a Kikuyu but wears the bright orange hat of the Luo candidate, Raila Odinga. Kamau is not crossing party lines; he says the hat protects him from Luo attacks. He says he expects Luos to react negatively if Odinga loses.

"Violence will erupt because of results they don't like," he said. "I know these people. They won't accept the results."

Kamau ? who backs the Kikuyu candidate, Uhuru Kenyatta ? is standing 20 feet from a dirt lot scorched by fire, one of the shacks burned in Luo-on-Kikuyu attacks that began in late December and carried over into January.

"Just the other day they burned here and we didn't retaliate," he said, motioning to the charred lot. "We kept quiet. On Monday after the (election results) announcement, we will be ready for it."

Odinga or Kenyatta must win at least 50 percent of the vote in Monday's election, or the two will go to a second-round runoff, where attention will be even more focused on the two, heightening tensions further.

Many in Mathare, and across town in Nairobi's biggest slum, Kibera, say that Kenyans have learned from the 2007-08 violence, and won't repeat it. But many of those pronouncements come from people who assume their candidate will win.

"I think given the 2007 experience we will accept the results, even if, God forbid, we Luos lose. But I don't see us losing," said Daniel Omondo, an information technology specialist in Mathare.

The Kikuyu-Luo rift goes back decades, to when Odinga's father was asked by British colonialist to be Kenya's prime minister. The elder Odinga declined, saying that Jomo Kenyatta ? Uhuru's father ? was the rightful leader. Kenyatta eventually became president, with Odinga as his vice president. But a few years later Kenyatta forced Odinga out of the government, and the tribes' relations began a long slide downward.

In a small tin shack in Kibera where illegal, home-made whisky is served, one Odinga backer who gave his name as Christian Nyambega said the country needs its political leaders to accept the results and for the voters to remain calm. Then one of his drinking colleagues became agitated at the memory of the disputed 2007 election win of current President Mwai Kibaki, a Kikuyu.

"They're going to steal the vote the way they did for Kibaki. The Kikuyus are not the only tribe in Kenya. We have 42 tribes in Kenya," said the man, who gave his name only as Patrick, saying her feared government retribution.

Of the dozens of worrying cases of political tensions described by the human rights commission on Wednesday was one in which Kikuyu landlords in a low-income area of Nairobi ejected Luo tenants from their rental houses. It also said a member of Kenyatta's party has been linked to the use of gangs to threaten opponents. The report also documented cases of residents voluntarily moving to areas controlled by their own tribe.

One Western embassy official watching election developments closely said he expects less violence this election season than in 2007. But he said if 200 people die in violence, it might have to be considered progress compared with the more than 1,000 deaths in 2007-08.

There are other areas of concern in addition to the Luo-Kikuyu rift in Nairobi. A United Nations official who is watching election developments said that Kenya's Rift Valley has seen an influx of imported guns that didn't exist five years ago, and the Tana River area ? a region that has seen serious tribal fighting over the last year ? is likely to see more deaths.

The official said that violence in Mathare will be the worst in Nairobi, and that members of Amnesty International and Kenya's Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission have been receiving serious threats. The official said he could not be identified because he was not authorized to share election data.

Since Kenya's last election, the country now has a new constitution, a new judicial system that is lauded as less corrupted, and the police force is being overhauled. Many residents hold out hope that those changes will help ensure that government systems ? instead of massive street violence ? will be used to settle election disputes.

"The violence (in 2007-08) came because of the stealing of votes. The Odinga supporters thought it was rigged, so there was an outcry. This time we have a credible judicial commission and we have seen many changes in police," said Bernard Titus, a Kibera resident.

In addition, four prominent Kenyans ? including Kenyatta and his vice presidential candidate ? face charges at the International Criminal Court over allegations that they orchestrated the 2007 election violence. Some Kenyans believe those charges have reduced the chances that power brokers will hire thugs ? mostly young men and boys from the slums hired for $5 to $10 a day ? and send them into the street.

Grace Kalibo runs a small shop selling basic food goods in Kibera. She attended Sunday's massive peace rally where Odinga and Kenyatta shook hands and pledged peace. She believes Kenya will avoid the massive violence of five years ago. So does her neighbor, Lucas Awol, a 39-year-old bar owner where poor Kibera men gather on Sunday afternoons.

"This time they won't react at all. They are tired of war," said Awol. "This time it will be peaceful. People say so."

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Associated Press reporter Tom Odula contributed to this report

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/threats-violence-kenyan-slums-color-election-182400085--politics.html

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Orange Business Services names new Country Manager for Saudi ...

Marini will also serve as Managing Director of Orange Business Arabia (the local company established in Saudi Arabia by Orange Business Services) and as a Director of the board of Orange Business Arabia.

He will lead the Orange commercial teams in Saudi Arabia, covering strategy to operations.

Marini brings more than 15 years of commercial leadership in the telecoms sector, including from senior positions in Saudi Arabia and Jordan for organisations including France Telecom, Lucent Technologies, Equant and Devoteam.

He most recently held the position of Vice President Business Services at ITC in Saudi Arabia.

Laurent Marini graduated from the Institut National des Telecommunications (France) and holds a Master of Science degree in Telecommunications & Information Systems Engineering, a Masters in Marketing and Business Management from University Sud Paris (France), and completed executive leadership courses from Cranfield School of Management (UK) and EM Lyon Business School (France).

Part of France Telecom-Orange, Orange Business Services launched Orange Business Arabia, its local company in Saudi Arabia in April 2012, to focus on the key areas of Smart Cities, telecom operator transformation, and large infrastructure projects, in addition to serving the multinational companies that operate in the Kingdom.

This was followed late last month with an announcement of a partnership agreement with Saudi Business Machines (SBM), a leading systems integrator. The agreement established a platform for the two companies to cooperate as preferred partners on bids for major ICT projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and to jointly identify and bid for major projects in the rapidly expanding ICT market there.

Commenting on the appointment, Mr Jean-Luc Lasnier, Vice President and General Manager, Middle East and Africa, Orange Business Services, said: "The first year of operation for Orange Business Arabia has been very encouraging and well received by customers. Laurent Marini will lead the next phase of our development as we continue to build our business ecosystem and drive growth in the market."

France Telecom-Orange has more than 2,000 people working on the business-to-business market in the Middle East and Africa. As part of the Group, Orange Business Services supports enterprise customers across the strategically important Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states from the Middle East and Africa regional headquarters in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Source: http://www.ameinfo.com/orange-business-services-names-country-manager-331172

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3 Technology Stocks With Recent Upgrades And How To Invest ...

In this article, three technology stocks with recent upgrades from analysts will be analyzed fundamentally and technically, including Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ), Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (MRVL), and Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (SWKS). Investing ideas will also be reviewed.

Hewlett-Packard Company

Hewlett-Packard Company is a global provider of products, technologies, software, solutions and services to individual consumers, SMBs and large enterprises. The firm faces increasingly fierce competition across its portfolio as it works through a protracted turnaround of its enterprise services business. HPQ jumped 12.28% and closed at $19.20 on February 22, 2013. HPQ had been trading in the range of $11.35-$27.09 in the past 52 weeks. HPQ has a beta of 1.09.

On February 22, 2013, UBS upgraded HPQ from Sell to Neutral and raised its price target from $12 to $19 following Q1 results. UBS commented,

We are upgrading HP to Neutral with a price target of $19 per share. Although the fundamentals remain mixed, the substantial improvement in free cash flow reduces the likelihood of significant downside to the stock. Free cash flow of $2.1bn in F1Q suggests the $5bn guidance for the year will likely prove low, so HP can achieve zero net debt in F2014 and then potentially return more cash to shareholders.

Analysts have an overall Neutral rating with an average price target of $18.29 (4.74% lower than the current trading price) for HPQ.

There are a few positive factors for HPQ:

Lower P/B and P/S of 1.7 and 0.3 (vs. the industry average of 3.8 and 1.5)
Lower Forward P/E of 5.2 (vs. the average of 14.0)
HPQ generates an operating cash flow of $10.57B with a levered free cash flow of $8.77B
HPQ offers an annual dividend yield of 2.75%

Technically, the MACD (12, 26, 9) turned to show a bullish sign on the last trading day. The momentum indicator, RSI (14), is picking up and indicating a strong buying momentum at 77.31, where above 70 is considered as overbought. HPQ broke and closed above its 200-day MA of $17.14 on the last trading day. HPQ is also trading above its 50-day MA of $15.95, as seen from the chart below.

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Source: StockCharts.com

Marvell Technology Group Ltd.

Marvell Technology Group Ltd. is a global, fabless semiconductor provider of application-specific standard products, including analog, mixed-signal, digital signal processing and embedded microprocessor integrated circuits. The company develops complex System-on-a-Chip devices. MRVL was up 4.44% and closed at $9.89 on February 22, 2013. MRVL had been trading in the range of $6.98-$16.31 in the past 52 weeks. MRVL has a beta of 1.21.

On February 22, 2013, Craig-Hallum upgraded MRVL from Hold to Buy with a price target of $12.00 (from $10.00). On February 5, 2013, RBC Capital upgraded MRVL from Sector Perform to Outperform with a price target of $13.00 (from $9.00). Analyst Doug Freedman said sentiment and structural challenges are positioned to alleviate/improve, thus driving multiple expansion. As quoted from the analyst's report, "FCF growth is under-appreciated even with the assumption of limited pick-up in Mobile & Wireless. Our thesis should be viewed as a call option on executing to its plan in wireless, which is not in our numbers. Raising multiple to 9.5x (vs. prior 8x and 2-year average of 10.3x), which reflects reduced risk to EPS given upcoming trough." The firm said at 12.1x 2014 consensus P/E versus peers at 14.0x, or 8.6x ex-cash, valuation is compelling. The firm cut April quarter EPS estimates from $0.15 to $0.13, reflecting HDD TAM reduction and softer end-markets, while raising FY13 EPS from $0.72 to $0.74 as it expects a stronger snap-back to revenues post-April Quarter.

Analysts have an overall Neutral rating and an average price target of $11.88 (20.1% upside potential) for MRVL.

There are a few positive factors for MRVL:

Lower P/E of 16.3 (vs. the industry average of 22.4)
Lower P/B and P/S of 1.1 and 1.8 (vs. the averages of 2.6 and 2.3)
Lower Forward P/E of 13.4 (vs. the S&P 500's average of 14.0)
MRVL has zero total debt and has a total cash of $2.02B
MRVL generates an operating cash flow of $593.54M with a levered free cash flow of $373.02M
MRVL offers an annual dividend yield of 2.43%

Technically, the MACD (12, 26, 9) is showing a bearish trend, but the MACD difference continued to converge. RSI (14) is picking up and indicating a bullish lean at 66.46. MRVL is currently trading above its 50-day MA of $8.72 and is approaching its 200-day MA of $9.97. If MRVL can break above its 200-day MA, the next resistance is $10.17, the R1 pivot point, followed by $11.10, the R2 pivot point, as seen from the chart below.

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Source: StockCharts.com

Skyworks Solutions Inc.

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. , an innovator of high reliability analog and mixed signal semiconductors, offers analog and mixed signal semiconductors. The offerings include custom linear products supporting automotive, broadband, cellular infrastructure, energy management, industrial, medical, military and cellular handset applications. SWKS was up 3.26% and closed at $21.85 on February 22, 2013. SWKS had been trading in the range of $19.21-$31.44 in the past 52 weeks. SWKS has a beta of 1.22.

On February 22, 2013, Stephens upgraded SWKS from Equal Weight to Overweight with a price target of $27.00 (from $24.00). On February 21, 2013, Raymond James downgraded SWKS from Strong Buy to Outperform. On February 19, 2013, Oppenheimer assumed coverage on SWKS with an Outperform rating and $32 price target. Oppenheimer commented,

SWKS is the most diversified among PA peers across OEMs and baseband partners. As such, we believe SWKS is best positioned to capitalize on the rising complexity of the RF front-end in next generation wireless devices. SWKS's system-level expertise affords material content expansion in WiFi (802.11ac), switching, antenna tuning and power management. We believe the company is well positioned to maintain/bolster its position in upcoming AAPL product refreshes and with management still committed to its mid-term margin targets, we remain bullish on shares.

Analysts have an overall Buy rating with an average price of $28.64 (31.1% upside potential) for SWKS.

There are a few positive factors for SWKS:

Stronger revenue growth (3 year average) of 25.0 (vs. the industry average of 11.9)
Lower P/E of 19.9 and P/B of 2.2 (vs. the industry averages of 23.8 and 2.6)
Lower Forward P/E of 9.1 (vs. the S&P 500's average of 14.0)
SWKS has zero total debt and has a total cash of $377.54M
SWKS generates an operating cash flow of $355.69M with a levered free cash flow of $90.22M

Technically, the MACD (12, 26, 9) indicator is showing a bearish trend and the MACD difference diverged. RSI (14) is picking up but still indicating a bearish lean at 43.46. SWKS is currently trading below its 200-day MA of $24.73 and 50-day MA of $21.89. The next support is $21.23, the S1 pivot point, followed by $18.52, the S2 pivot point, as seen from the chart below.

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Source: StockCharts.com

Investing Ideas

HPQ could be a good turn-around story; however, with the recent run-up and the overbought condition, long-term investors may want to establish the position after pull-back. SWKS still has 31.1% upside potential based on analysts' target. Investors can consider establishing the positions when the selling is eased or when the technical indicators turn to neutral or bullish. For MRVL, if it can breaks above its 200-day MA, investors can review the credit put options spread of May 18, 2013 $8/$9 put to gain upside credit premium or to acquire the stock at a discount.

Note: All prices are quoted from the closing of February 22, 2013 and all calculations are before fees and expenses. Investors and traders are recommended to do their own due diligence and research before making any trading/investing decisions.

Disclosure: I have no positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to initiate any positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. (More...)

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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

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To Beat Back Pain?Strengthen Your Core | Jes Reynolds...Your ...

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I recently received this question which I thought reflected a general consensus among most people whether postpartum, amateur athlete, or the average joe who spends most of his time in an office chair?

Since being pregnant, breast feeding, and now carrying my baby around all the time I have a lot of lower back pain.? I know it?s important to strengthen my core in order to strengthen my back, but am not sure the best ways to go about actually doing this without needing a heating pad every night.

I can relate to back pain!!! ?When I was 19 years old I ran 6 miles about 3 times a week,?worked out almost every day, and played in?competitive?volleyball tournaments on weekends. ?One day during a tournament I jumped up to hit the ball, landed, and felt this horrendous pain shooting through my lower back. ?I could not stand up straight or lie down without excruciating pain. ?I had to go to the emergency room! ?I was given muscle?relaxers?and pain killers but no explanation as to what this pain was! ?Later I learned that I had extremely weak core muscles causing extreme stress on my lower back which eventually lead to severe muscles spasms and soft tissue damage.? I?m telling you?back pain is NO JOKE!!!! ?Whether an athlete, new mother, or moderately active person? you should aim to have a strong core and learn to engage it properly, protect your back, and keep you on your feet!

An article from Web MD states: About 25% of Americans are affected by back pain in a given year, and they spend more time at the doctor?s office for back pain than for any other medical condition except high blood pressure and diabetes.

Instead of jumping for pills or surgery, says Kelly, people with chronic back pain should first seek out a thorough functional assessment from a qualified trainer with experience in sports medicine.

Some main causes of back pain are:

Poor posture and alignment
Weak core muscles
Improper use of core muscles
Structural damage like a herniated or ruptured disk

If there is no structural damage, the keys to alleviating lower back pain are:

Posture (during all exercise and during regular life)
Core Strength Exercises
Training the Nervous system to fire muscles correctly

Why does core strength matter: Your core is made up of muscles ligaments and tendons.? The structure of the back & core is made up of bone, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves.? There are a multitude of factors that can impact these elements to cause lower back pain.

4 exercises to strengthen your core:

Side Plank: The side plank requires alignment and core activation to be done correctly. Lineup ear, shoulder, hip, knee & ankle, draw navel in, and hold the position for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Side Angle Pose: Side angle pose is a yoga pose requiring balance, leg strength, and core activation. I am not a yoga teacher or expert, just a participant so I have included a link? with instructions to help you do this pose.
Plank Using Exercise Ball: Plank using an exercise ball requires shoulder strength and core activation. Line up ear, shoulder, hip, knee and ankle, draw navel in, and hold for 30 -60 seconds.
Chest Press Using Exercise Ball: Chest press using an exercise ball requires core stability, upper body strength, and balance. ?It?s a great exercise to help you learn to activate the core during strength training.

You should not feel lower back pain during any of these exercises. ?If you do, they are too advanced or you are holding them too long. ?If you have chronic back pain, I recommend scheduling a session or two with a qualified exercise specialist just to focus on core strengthening exercises, flexibility, and posture. ?With the right professional, it can dramatically improve your core strength and reduce lower back pain. ?Let me know if you would like more information about this by sending an email to: Jes@jesreynolds.com!

Source: http://jesreynolds.com/to-beat-back-pain-strengthen-your-core/

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African-ancestry babies get less prenatal care in Brazil

Public release date: 26-Feb-2013
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Study shows babies of African ancestry more likely to be born prematurely

Low birth weights are more prevalent among Brazilians with African ancestry and may be attributed to less use of prenatal care facilities and where those ethnic groups live, according to a new study.

The study from researchers at the University of Iowa and health analysts in South America also suggests that infants of African ancestry, alone or mixed, were more likely to be born prematurely than those born of European-only stock. The findings could help policymakers decide how best to bridge the difference in infant health among non-European-ancestry races in South America's largest and most populous country.

"This suggests that where you live in Brazil makes a difference, and where you live varies to a certain extent by what your ethnic ancestry is," says George Wehby, associate professor in the UI College of Public Health and the corresponding author of the study published this month in the American Journal of Public Health. "There is some form of segregation and that's what contributing to low birth weight among these racial groups."

The researchers examined 8,949 infants born in select hospitals in 15 cities in seven states, between 1995 and 2009. The infants were grouped in four ethnic categories: those of African ancestry; those of African and European ancestry; those of African and other (non-European) ancestry; and those of European-only ancestry. The team focused on whether infants were born prematurely and whether their birth weight was low (less than 2,500 grams or 6 pounds).

The group found that 12 percent of infants with African ancestry had low birth weights, compared to 8 percent of infants of European ancestry. The rate was nearly a percentage point higher for mixed-race infants (mixed African and European ancestry).

While the percentage difference may not seem pronounced, "it means that out of 100 children, there are four more children (of African ancestry) born at a low birth weight," Wehby says. Viewed another way, children of African origin are one-and-a half times more likely to be born at a low birth weight than their European-only counterparts, Wehby notes.

Preterm birth rates for infants of African or mixed-race ancestry were nearly three to five percentage points higher than the rate for babies with European-only ancestry, the study found.

Previous research has indicated that differences in birth weight and preterm birth rates may be magnified as the child ages, and reflected in overall health, productivity, and earning power.

The researchers looked at a number of factors, such as education, occupation, and prenatal care visits, to explain the difference in low birth weight and the rate of preterm births by ethnic ancestry. They found that mothers of African ancestry have the equivalent of one less prenatal care visit than mothers of European ancestry. Previous studies have shown that more frequent visits to prenatal care professionals improve a baby's birth weight and lower the risk of problems at birth.

"Our model tells us that if mothers of African ancestry had the same number of prenatal visits as mothers of European ancestry, then that would reduce the disparities between these groups by more than 30 percent for low birth weight and 60 percent for preterm birth rates," Wehby says. "How you change that is a question that Brazilian policymakers, along with future studies, need to address."

Geography could well play a role. The study found that differences in geographic location by race explain more than 70 percent of the disparity in low birth weight and preterm birth rates among infants of African and mixed ancestries compared to those of European-only ancestry.

"This suggests there are geographic variations in health-care, social and economic resources that are important for maternal and infant health," Wehby says.

The researchers note that while their findings are statistically significant, other factors could contribute to the difference, most notably smoking, which was not analyzed in this study.

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Kwame Nyarko, a graduate student at the UI, is the first author on the paper. Jorge Lopez-Camelo and Eduardo Castilla, from the Estudio Colaborativo Latino Americano de Malformaciones Congenitas, are contributing authors.

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African-ancestry babies get less prenatal care in Brazil

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Contact: Richard Lewis
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Study shows babies of African ancestry more likely to be born prematurely

Low birth weights are more prevalent among Brazilians with African ancestry and may be attributed to less use of prenatal care facilities and where those ethnic groups live, according to a new study.

Preterm birth rates for infants of African or mixed-race ancestry were nearly three to five percentage points higher than the rate for babies with European-only ancestry, the study found.

Previous research has indicated that differences in birth weight and preterm birth rates may be magnified as the child ages, and reflected in overall health, productivity, and earning power.

"This suggests there are geographic variations in health-care, social and economic resources that are important for maternal and infant health," Wehby says.

The researchers note that while their findings are statistically significant, other factors could contribute to the difference, most notably smoking, which was not analyzed in this study.

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Iranian educated in North Korea becomes minister

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) ? Iran's parliament has approved a North Korean-educated former military official for a key post in President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's government.

The official IRNA news agency says Mohammad Hasan Nami ? nominated by Ahmadinejad last week for the post of communications minister ? got 177 votes in parliament on Tuesday. There were 243 lawmakers present in the 290-seat chamber.

Nami is the third minister with a military background to join Ahmadinejad administration, after Defense Minister Gen. Ahmad Vahidi and Interior Minister Mostafa Mohammad Najjar.

Nami holds a doctorate degree in state management from Kim Il-Sung University in Pyongyang, North Korea. He is also a former deputy defense minister and Iran's ex-deputy Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Army.

Nami is fluent in English and is reportedly behind Iran's national intranet project.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/iranian-educated-north-korea-becomes-minister-092913575.html

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Palestinians bury man who died in Israeli custody

SAEER, West Bank (AP) ? A Palestinian man who died under disputed circumstances in Israeli custody was given a hero's funeral Monday, with thousands thronging his gravesite and Palestinian police firing a 21-gun salute.

Palestinian officials, citing an autopsy, say Arafat Jaradat was tortured during Israeli interrogation, while Israeli officials said more tests are needed to determine the cause of death.

The weekend death of the 30-year-old gas station attendant and father of two comes amid rising West Bank tensions that have prompted talk in Israel about the possibility of a new Palestinian uprising. There have also been daily protests in support of some 4,600 Palestinians held by Israel.

The fate of the prisoners is sensitive in Palestinian society, where virtually every family has had a member imprisoned by Israel. Detainees are held on a range of charges, from stone-throwing to deadly attacks, and are seen as heroes resisting occupation. Israelis tend to view them as terrorists.

Palestinian and Israeli officials traded accusations Monday, each saying the other was trying to exploit the latest unrest for political gains.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Israel is trying to provoke the Palestinians with what he said are increasingly lethal methods by Israeli security forces clamping down on Palestinian protests.

"However they try to drag us to that place, we won't be dragged," said Abbas. "We won't be dragged, but they (Israelis) have to bear the responsibility."

Israeli government spokesman Mark Regev alleged that Abbas' self-rule government in the West Bank is inciting violence against Israel. Palestinian officials have called for more solidarity rallies for the prisoners.

The harsher tones on both sides came less than a month before the expected visit of President Barack Obama to Israel and the West Bank.

A West Bank flare-up in the coming weeks would underscore the Palestinian argument that the U.S. needs to step up as mediator. The Palestinians believe that without U.S. pressure on Israel, there will be no progress in peace efforts.

Abbas, an outspoken opponent of the shootings and bombings of the second Palestinian uprising a decade ago, has said he would not allow an armed uprising on his watch.

But tensions have been rising in recent days with a number of protests in solidarity with prisoners held by Israel, and then, the death of Jaradat over the weekend.

In Monday's funeral, thousands marched behind Jaradat's body, draped in a Palestinian flag, as the procession snaked through his home town of Saeer, just north of the West Bank city of Hebron.

Palestinian police maintained order and seven officers fired a 21-gun salute near the gravesite.

Abbas Zaki, a senior member of Abbas' Fatah movement, called Jaradat's death an Israeli crime.

"I am telling Fatah members that our enemy only understands the language of force," he told the crowd in what appeared to be a call to violence. He did not elaborate.

Jaradat was arrested on Feb. 18 on suspicion that he had thrown stones at Israelis. He died Saturday at Israel's Megiddo prison, after several days of interrogation by the Shin Bet security service.

Israel's forensics institute performed an autopsy Sunday, in the presence of a physician from the Palestinian Authority.

The Palestinian minister of prisoner affairs, Issa Karake, said after being briefed by the Palestinian doctor that Jaradat was tortured. He said Jaradat was bruised over his body and suffered two broken ribs.

Jaradat's brother, Mohammed, said he saw the body Sunday and believed his brother was severely beaten.

Israel's Health Ministry said the autopsy did not conclusively determine the cause of death, but that the bruising and broken ribs were likely the result of attempts to revive the detainee. It said more testing was needed.

Amos Gilad, an Israeli defense official, alleged that Palestinian officials were jumping to conclusions. "It's intended to incite," Gilad told Israel Army Radio on Monday. "There is a clear political purpose to stir things up."

The Shin Bet initially said Jaradat apparently died of a heart attack, though the Palestinian physician attending the autopsy was quoted as saying he did not find any evidence of that.

An agency official has denied Jaradat was beaten.

Detainees have filed some 700 complaints about mistreatment by Shin Bet agents in the past decade, according to the Israeli human rights group B'Tselem.

Reports of physical mistreatment have dropped sharply in recent years, but have not disappeared, said B'Tselem spokeswoman Sarit Michaeli.

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Dalia Nammari in Ramallah, West Bank, contributed to this report

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/palestinians-bury-man-died-israeli-custody-115545795.html

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Monday, February 25, 2013

Prince to appear on Jimmy Fallon's show Friday

NEW YORK (AP) ? Prince is continuing to ramp up his public profile. This week, he'll make an appearance on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon."

A rep for the late-night talk show confirmed the pop legend will appear on the show Friday and will perform two songs. It's not clear whether he'll perform new material or some of his classics.

The reclusive star has been back in the spotlight recently. He presented record of the year trophy at the Grammys, released the song "Screwdriver" on his new website and is due to perform several dates in Europe this summer.

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Online:

Prince: http://www.prince2013.com

"Late Night with Jimmy Fallon": http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/prince-appear-jimmy-fallons-show-friday-185309952.html

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East Bay high school/community college scoreboard for Saturday, Feb. 23 events

High school and community college varsity results, news items, schedules and rosters can be reported for the following editions (with email address and phone number):

Tri-Valley Times: prepscores@bayareanewsgroup.com; 925-847-2166

Baseball-CC

Nonconference Contra Costa 7, Hartnell 4

Contra Costa ? ? ? ? ?002 ? ? ? ? ?003 ? ? ? ? ?002-- ? ? ? ? ?7 ? ? ? ? ?10 ? ? ? ? ?2

Hartnell ? ? ? ? ?030 ? ? ? ? ?100 ? ? ? ? ?000-- ? ? ? ? ?4 ? ? ? ? ?7 ?

? ? ? ?1

McReynolds and Currie; Vasquez and Cantu. W: McReynolds (1-1). L: Vasquez. 2B: Oda (CC). 3B: Oda (CC), Cantu (H). HR: Oda (CC) 9th inn., one on. Records: Contra Costa 1-7. Highlights: CC -- Oda hit for the cycle, 4 for 4, R, 4 RBIs; Currie 2 for 3, 2 R, RBI; McReynolds CG, 6 K.

Ohlone 4, Diablo Valley 1

Diablo Valley ? ? ? ? ?000 ? ? ? ? ?000 ? ? ? ? ?100-- ? ? ? ? ?1 ? ? ? ? ?5 ? ? ? ? ?1

Ohlone ? ? ? ? ?000 ? ? ? ? ?000 ? ? ? ? ?04x-- ? ? ? ? ?4 ? ? ? ? ?10 ? ? ? ? ?0

Rowland, Sax-Simmons (8), McIntire (8), Ball (9) and Leal; Ohlone: Zarubin, Slifer (9) and Cardoza. W: Zarubin (2-1). L: Sax-Simmons (1-2). S: Slifer (3). 2B: Rowland (DVC), Alexander (DVC), Lopez (O). 3B: Kalawaia (O), Andrade (O). Records: Diablo Valley 6-5, Ohlone 5-6.

Baseball-PRep

Chapell Homes Classic Amador Valley 5, Dougherty Valley 3

Amador Val. ? ? ? ? ?020 ? ? ? ? ?030 ? ? ? ? ?0-- ? ? ? ? ?5 ? ? ? ? ?9 ? ? ? ? ?1

Dough. Val. ? ? ? ? ?000 ? ? ? ? ?003 ? ? ? ? ?0-- ? ? ? ? ?3 ? ? ? ? ?4 ? ? ? ? ?3

At Dougherty Valley HS

Dronkers, Echavia (5) and Kinney. Snider, Clark (5), Hsu (6) and Murdoch. W: Dronkers. L: Snider. S: Echavia. 2B: Pluschkell (AV), Casperson (AV), McGillivray (AV). Records: Amador Valley 1-0, Dougherty Valley 0-1. Highlights: AV -- Echavia 2 RBIs. DV -- Clark 2 for 2, RBI.

Foothill 7, Castro Valley 3

Foothill ? ? ? ? ?004 ? ? ? ? ?001 ? ? ? ? ?2-- ? ? ? ? ?7 ? ? ? ? ?8 ? ? ? ? ?3

Castro Valley ? ? ? ? ?030 ? ? ? ? ?000 ? ? ? ? ?0-- ? ? ? ? ?3 ? ? ? ? ?4 ? ? ? ? ?3

Crispell, Shackley (5) and Isquirdo. Seever and Tate. W: Crispell (1-0). L: Seever. 3B: Tate (CV). Records: Foothill 1-0, Castro Valley 0-1. Highlights: F -- Anderson 2 for 4, R, 3 RBIs; Shackley 3 IP, 3 K, 0 R.

Other scores: Newark Memorial 12, West 0; Heritage 3, Tracy 1.

Nonleague Liberty 5, Riordan-S.F. 2

Riordan ? ? ? ? ?000 ? ? ? ? ?101 ? ? ? ? ?0-- ? ? ? ? ?2 ? ? ? ? ?4 ? ? ? ? ?0

Liberty ? ? ? ? ?003 ? ? ? ? ?020 ? ? ? ? ?x-- ? ? ? ? ?5 ? ? ? ? ?8 ? ? ? ? ?2

Koetf, Cullane (4) and Edwards. Hemenes, Zamora (5), Prybylinski (7) and Fackrell. W: Hemenes (1-0). L: Koetf (0-1). S: Prybylinski (1). 3B: Goins (L). Record: Liberty 1-0. Highlights: L -- Hemenes 4 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 4 K; Hurtado 1 for 3, R; Goins 1 for 3, 2 RBIs.

El Cerrito 11, Oakland Tech 0, 5 inn.

Oakland Tech ? ? ? ? ?000 ? ? ? ? ?00-- ? ? ? ? ?0 ? ? ? ? ?1 ? ? ? ? ?4

El Cerrito ? ? ? ? ?640 ? ? ? ? ?1x-- ? ? ? ? ?11 ? ? ? ? ?7 ? ? ? ? ?1

Dalpino, Miller (2) and Fratti. Chandler Florez, Cole Florez (4) and Ough. W: Chandler Florez (1-0). L: Dalpino (0-1). 3B: Delaney (EC). HR: Van EckHardt (EC) 1st inn., 1 on. Records: El Cerrito 2-0, Oakland Tech 0-2. Highlights: EC -- Harrison 2 for 3, R, RBI; Ough 1 for 3, RBI, R; Van EckHardt 1 for 2, 2 SB, 2 RBIs, 2 R.

Antioch 8, Berean Christian 4

Berean Chr. ? ? ? ? ?022 ? ? ? ? ?000 ? ? ? ? ?0-- ? ? ? ? ?4 ? ? ? ? ?6 ? ? ? ? ?3

Antioch ? ? ? ? ?011 ? ? ? ? ?303 ? ? ? ? ?x-- ? ? ? ? ?8 ? ? ? ? ?10 ? ? ? ? ?5

Schwitters, Anderson (5), Newton and Alexander. Quintero, Mills (6) and Tyman. W: Quintero (1-0). L: Schwitters (0-1). 2B: Schwitters (BC), Tyman (A), Nobriga (A). 3B: McConnell (BC). Records: Antioch 1-0, Berean Christian 0-1. Highlights: A -- Putman 2 for 3, 3 RBIs; Vanerstrom 2 for 3, 3 RBIs.

Valley Christian-S.J. 5, Monte Vista 0

Valley Chr. ? ? ? ? ?000 ? ? ? ? ?041 ? ? ? ? ?0-- ? ? ? ? ?5 ? ? ? ? ?6 ? ? ? ? ?2

Monte Vista ? ? ? ? ?000 ? ? ? ? ?000 ? ? ? ? ?0-- ? ? ? ? ?0 ? ? ? ? ?3 ? ? ? ? ?3

Hughes, Quinby (7) and Craig; Freshman, Rood (5), Hannah (6) and Halstead. W: Hughes. L: Freshman. 2B: Kay (VC). Highlights: MV -- Erlick 2 for 2.

Ygnacio Valley 5, Terra Linda 3

Terra Linda ? ? ? ? ?110 ? ? ? ? ?000 ? ? ? ? ?1-- ? ? ? ? ?3 ? ? ? ? ?1 ? ? ? ? ?2

Ygnacio Val. ? ? ? ? ?100 ? ? ? ? ?022 ? ? ? ? ?x-- ? ? ? ? ?5 ? ? ? ? ?4 ? ? ? ? ?2

Bussey, Kirby (6) and Cutler; Eddleston and Solau, Lopez (6). W: Eddleston (1-0). L: Bussey. 2B: Kaneko (TL). Records: Terra Linda 0-2, Ygnacio Valley 1-0. Highlights: YV -- Eddleston 7 IP, 1 H, 3 R, 16 K; Lara 2 for 3, 2 RBIs; Rios 1 for 4, R, SB.

Burlingame 5, Berkeley 4

Berkeley ? ? ? ? ?011 ? ? ? ? ?002 ? ? ? ? ?0-- ? ? ? ? ?4 ? ? ? ? ?8 ? ? ? ? ?1

Burlingame ? ? ? ? ?200 ? ? ? ? ?021 ? ? ? ? ?x-- ? ? ? ? ?5 ? ? ? ? ?5 ? ? ? ? ?2

McPhaul, Bremer (6) and Langbeinl; Brunicardi, Landucci (4), and Arobio (6). W: Arobio L: McPhaul. 2B: Arobio (Burl), McPhaul (Berk), Sudduth (Berk). 3B: Eichman (Burl). Records: Berkeley 0-1, Burlingame 2-0. Highlights: Berk -- Franco 1 for 3, 2 R.

Alhambra 2, Pittsburg 1

Pittsburg ? ? ? ? ?010 ? ? ? ? ?000 ? ? ? ? ?0-- ? ? ? ? ?1 ? ? ? ? ?1 ? ? ? ? ?0

Alhambra ? ? ? ? ?110 ? ? ? ? ?000 ? ? ? ? ?x-- ? ? ? ? ?2 ? ? ? ? ?1 ? ? ? ? ?1

Herron and Rodriguez. Higgins and Costa. W: Higgins (1-0). L: Herron. Records: Alhamngra 1-1. Highlights: A -- Higgins CG, 15 strikeouts, BB, 0 ER; Taliaferro 1 for 4, SB.

Friday

Nonleague Bishop O'Dowd 6, San Lorenzo 1

San Lorenzo ? ? ? ? ?000 ? ? ? ? ?000 ? ? ? ? ?1-- ? ? ? ? ?1 ? ? ? ? ?4 ? ? ? ? ?4

O'Dowd ? ? ? ? ?400 ? ? ? ? ?101 ? ? ? ? ?x-- ? ? ? ? ?6 ? ? ? ? ?7 ? ? ? ? ?1

Benson, Vasquez (4) and Rosas. Nesbitt, Nierenberg (6) and Korn. W: Nesbitt (1-0). L: Benson (0-1). 2B: Nesbitt (BOD). HR: Kyriacou (BOD) 1st inn., 0 on. Records: Bishop O'Dowd 1-0, San Lorenzo 0-1. Highlights: SL -- Benson 2 for 3. BOD -- Kyriacou 1 for 3, R, RBI; Nesbitt 2 for 2, BB, 0 ER, 10 K.

St. Mary's 7, Skyline 0

Skyline ? ? ? ? ?000 ? ? ? ? ?000 ? ? ? ? ?0-- ? ? ? ? ?0 ? ? ? ? ?1 ? ? ? ? ?3

St. Mary's ? ? ? ? ?204 ? ? ? ? ?100 ? ? ? ? ?x-- ? ? ? ? ?7 ? ? ? ? ?6 ? ? ? ? ?1

Fisher, Esparza (5) and Fong; Flemer, Mahoney (6) and Giuntini. W: Flemer. L: Fisher. 2B: Goldstein (SM), Giuntini (SM), Mahoney (SM). Highlights: SM -- Flemer 5 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 10 K; Giutini 2 for 3, R, 4 RBIs; Mahoney 1 for 4, 2 R.

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CCN San Francisco City 90, Las Positas 74

San Francisco (28-0, 12-0 CCN)

Robinson 6 3-4 19, Iroegbu 2 3-4 7, Q. Smith 2 6-7 10, Slocum 2 1-2 6, Ford 2 2-3 6, Aja 2 1-5 5, S. Smith 2 0-0 4, Madoshi 1 1-1 3, McGriff 4 2-2 10, Aguirre 3 0-0 6, Wright 4 5-7 14. Totals 30 24-35 90.

Las Positas (6-21, 1-11)

Shabazz 1 3-3 6, McConner 1 0-0 2, Evans 1 2-2 5, Sweetwyne 5 1-1 11, Contreras 9 9-12 29, Cazeres 1 0-0 3, Redmon 3 0-0 9, Wolf 1 0-0 2, Womack 2 3-3 7. Totals 24 18-21 74.

Halftime: SFCC 55, LPC 32. 3-point goals: Robinson 4, Slocum, Wright, Contreras 8, Redmon 3, Shabazz, Cazeres, Evans. Fouled out: S. Smith, Cazeres. Technical foul: S. Smith.

Ohlone 80, Canada 53

Ohlone (20-8, 8-4)

Norris 1 0-0 2, Miller 4 1-2 10, Jackson 2 0-0 5, Mitchell 1 2-4 4, Read 8 2-2 20, Stephens 2 0-0 6, Bucuk 4 0-0 8, Boehn 3 0-0 9, McCarthy 5 2-2 12, Wright 2 0-0 4. Totals 32 7-10 80.

Canada (10- 16, 2-10)

Seyer 1 0-0 2, Brackeen 5 0-0 14, Kirkendall1 0-0 2, Wan 2 0-0 5, Ali 6 0-0 15, Tuason 2 0-0 4, 3 1-2 9, Dickerson 1 0-0 2. Totals 21 1-2 53.

Halftime: Ohlone 42, Canada 24. 3-point goals: Boehn 3, Stephens 2, Read 2, Jackson, Brackeen 4, Ali 3, Osorio 2, Wan.

Friday Big 8 Diablo Valley 65, American River 51

American River

Carvin 2 0-0 5, Ray 0 0-2 0, King 2 0-0 6, Anumu 2 5-5 10, Hoston 2 1-3 5, Thompson 1 0-0 2, Watkins 3 5-8 10, Haysbert 5 3-5 13. Totals 17 14-23 51.

Diablo Valley

Hardaway 3 0-0 6, Jean 12 0-1 30, Jones 2 0-0 6, Harris 4 5-7 13, Fashola 1 2-2 4, Ocon 3 0-0 6. Totals 25 7-10 67.

Halftime: Diablo Valley 34, American River 16. 3-point goals: Carvin, King 2, Aunumu, Jean 6, Jones 2. Fouled out: Jones.

Basketball-B

NCS playoffs Quarterfinals Division II Newark Memorial 66, Las Lomas 50

Las Lomas (17-11)

Milner 1 0-0 2, B.Wood 9 5-8 28, Drewsser 2 0-0 4, A.Wood 2 0-0 4, Nerland 5 1-1 11, Henry 0 1-1 1. Totals 19 7-10 50.

Newark Memorial (21-7)

Frenchwood 8 2-5 19, Zamora 8 3-3 22, Wilson 1 4-4 6, Banford 0 3-4 3, Moncaleano 0 0-1 0, Parker 1 0-0 2, Rockwell 5 2-4 12, Thomas 1 0-0 2.

Las Lomas ? ? ? ? ?6 ? ? ? ? ?10 ? ? ? ? ?21 ? ? ? ? ?13-- ? ? ? ? ?50

New. Memorial ? ? ? ? ?8 ? ? ? ? ?19 ? ? ? ? ?19 ? ? ? ? ?20-- ? ? ? ? ?66

3-point goals: B.Wood 5, Zamora 3, Frenchwood. Highlights: LL -- A.Wood 6 rebounds. NM -- Banford 10 rebounds, 3 steals; Moncaleano 5 rebounds; Frenchwood 5 assists.

Division IV Salesian 75, Moreau Catholic 42

Moreau Catholic (18-10)

Solomon 1 0-0 2, Suarez 3 1-2 8, Simmons 2 5-6 9, Regner 0 1-2 1, Klingenbeck 1 0-0 2, Lawrence 4 0-1 9, Frayer 1 3-3 6, Hampton 1 1-2 3, Carscadden 1 0-0 2. Totals 14 11-16 42.

Salesian (28-3)

Coleman II 2 0-0 5, M. Dunn 1 2-2 4, D. Dunn 4 2-2 10, Leonard 3 0-0 7, Robinson 2 0-0 4, Ali 1 0-0 2, Bird 12 0-0 25, Edmonds Jr. 1 0-0 3, Galloway 2 4-5 8, Shepard-Creer 1 0-1 2, McGhee 2 0-1 5. Totals 31 8-11 75.

Moreau Cath. ? ? ? ? ?4 ? ? ? ? ?18 ? ? ? ? ?13 ? ? ? ? ?7-- ? ? ? ? ?42

Salesian ? ? ? ? ?20 ? ? ? ? ?21 ? ? ? ? ?17 ? ? ? ? ?17-- ? ? ? ? ?75

3-point goals: Suarez, Lawrence, Frayer, Coleman II, Leonard, Bird, Edmonds Jr., McGhee. Highlights: S -- Edmonds 6 rebounds; Bird 5 rebounds.

Division V St. Joseph Notre Dame 52, Urban-S.F. 42

Urban (19-10)

Tran 0 2-2 2, Lieberman 1 0-0 3, Monges 6 4-4 22, Cohen 2 2-4 6, Golbing 3 0-0 9. Totals 12 8-10 41.

St. Joseph Notre Dame (20-11)

Harris 3 3-4 11, Voisenat 2 4-4 8, Brown 3 1-4 7, Banks 1 2-3 4, Yussuf 7 6-9 20, Noble 1 0-0 2. Totals 17 16-24 52.

Urban ? ? ? ? ?6 ? ? ? ? ?15 ? ? ? ? ?8 ? ? ? ? ?13-- ? ? ? ? ?41

SJND ? ? ? ? ?14 ? ? ? ? ?6 ? ? ? ? ?17 ? ? ? ? ?15-- ? ? ? ? ?52

3-point goals: Monges 6, Golbing 3, Harris 2.

Oakland Section playoffs First round Oakland Tech 63, Fremont 57

Fremont

Waters 5 0-0 10, Wheat 5 6-6 20, Gaines 5 3-3 15, Zaref 6 0-0 12. Totals 21 9-9 57.

Oakland Tech (19-8)

Smith 6 6-6 19, Johnson 2 0-0 4, Daniels 2 0-0 5, Woodfolk 2 0-0 4, Verduzco 2 2-2 6, Thompson 2 5-6 9, Standley 8 0-2 16. Totals 24 13-16 63.

Fremont ? ? ? ? ?18 ? ? ? ? ?12 ? ? ? ? ?19 ? ? ? ? ?8-- ? ? ? ? ?57

Tech ? ? ? ? ?12 ? ? ? ? ?23 ? ? ? ? ?14 ? ? ? ? ?14-- ? ? ? ? ?63

3-point goals: Wheat 4, Gaines 2, Smith, Daniels.

Skyline 59, Castlemont 43

Castlemont (7-16)

Evans 4 10-15 18, Wilder 4 4-10 12, Pittman 2 1-2 5, Cotton 0 5-6 5, Beard 1 0-0 3. Totals 11 20-33 43.

Skyline (14-13)

Wright 3 2-3 8, Rivers 4 1-3 9, Payne 5 0-2 12, Coleman 2 4-5 9, Williams 2 0-0 5, Woods 1 1-2 3, Dright 1 1-2 3, Wallace 2 4-5 8, Hasan 1 0-0 2. Totals 21 13-22 59.

Castlemont ? ? ? ? ?9 ? ? ? ? ?10 ? ? ? ? ?8 ? ? ? ? ?16-- ? ? ? ? ?43

Skyline ? ? ? ? ?9 ? ? ? ? ?19 ? ? ? ? ?14 ? ? ? ? ?17-- ? ? ? ? ?59

3-point goals: Beard, Payne 2, Coleman, Williams. Technical fouL: Evans. Highlights: S -- Wright 8 assists; Rivers 9 rebounds.

Friday NCS Playoffs Quarterfinals Division I De La Salle 42, Berkeley 25

Berkeley (16-12)

Key 4 2-2 10, Bordelon 1 0-0 2, Rice 1 2-2 5, Nelson 1 0-2 2, Cornelius 2 0-2 4, Allen 1 0-1 2. Totals 10 4-9 25.

De La Salle (24-3)

Inman 2 0-0 6, Peters 1 1-2 4, Pitts 7 1-1 16, Asiasi 0 2-2 2, Hill 1 2-2 4, Marr 0 3-4 3, Rosselli 2 0-2 4, Ratinho 1 0-3 3. Totals 14 9-16 45.

Berkeley ? ? ? ? ?4 ? ? ? ? ?6 ? ? ? ? ?2 ? ? ? ? ?13 -- 25

De La Salle ? ? ? ? ?14 ? ? ? ? ?13 ? ? ? ? ?7 ? ? ? ? ?8 -- 42

3-point goals: Rice, Inman 2, Pitts, Peters, Ratinho. Highlights: B --Nelson 5 rebounds. DLS -- Pitts 9 rebounds; Marr 5 rebounds, Hoffman 5 rebounds.

Division III Bishop O'Dowd 86, Encinal 48

Bishop O'Dowd

Perri 7 4-6 18, Austin 3 2-2 8, Anderson 2 0-0 4, Gomes 2 0-0 4, Kalmbach 1 0-0 2, Rabb 10 1-5 21, Davis 3 4-7 11, Sandhu 2 1-2 5, Hagmaier 4 0-0 9, Crudo 0 2-2 2, Owens 1 0-0 2. Totals 35 14-24 86.

Encinal

Hamilton 3 0-0 6, Evans 1 2-2 4, Canalin 4 6-7 17, Masonovic 0 0-2 0, Ibrahim 1 0-0 2, Augustine 3 0-2 6, Brown 1 0-0 2, Davis 1 1-1 3, Callum 4 0-0 8. Totals 18 9-14 48.

O'Dowd ? ? ? ? ?25 ? ? ? ? ?22 ? ? ? ? ?19 ? ? ? ? ?20-- ? ? ? ? ?86

Encinal ? ? ? ? ?18 ? ? ? ? ?12 ? ? ? ? ?10 ? ? ? ? ?8-- ? ? ? ? ?48

3-point goals: Davis, Hagmaier, Canalin 3.

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NCS playoffs Quarterfinals Division IV Salesian 78, St. Patrick-St. Vincent 42

St. Patrick-St. Vincent (15-14)

Desrosiers 1 0-0 3, Yap 3 6-8 13, Meshack 4 0-0 9, Faucett 1 1-4 3, Dennis 1 0-0 2, Bibb 1 2-2 3, Caoile 2 0-1 4, Bates 0 0-2 0, Polintan 1 0-0 2, Mendoza 0 2-2 2. Totals 14 11-19 42.

Salesian (25-5)

McNair 3 3-5 9, Moore 4 11-11 19, Ampon 1 0-0 2, Correal 6 3-6 15, Stallworth 3 0-2 6, Crowder 3 0-0 7, Toailoa 1 1-8 3, Horton 2 0-0 4, Williams 2 0-0 4, Maramba 2 0-0 4, Lizarraga 1 1-2 3, Ross 1 0-0 2. Totals 29 19-34 78.

SPSV ? ? ? ? ?14 ? ? ? ? ?10 ? ? ? ? ?9 ? ? ? ? ?9-- ? ? ? ? ?42

Salesian ? ? ? ? ?18 ? ? ? ? ?18 ? ? ? ? ?20 ? ? ? ? ?22-- ? ? ? ? ?78

3-point goals: Meshack, Yap, Desrosiers, Crowder. Highlights: SPSV -- Caoile 6 rebounds; Faucett 6 rebounds. Sal -- Moore 7 rebounds, 7 assists; Correal 8 rebounds.

St. Mary's 82, Justin Siena 20

Justin Siena (23-7)

Mertens 2 0-0 5, Irvine 1 2-2 4, Cremen 5 1-2 11. Totals 8 3-4 20.

St. Mary's (27-4)

Camello 1 0-2 2, Negron 3 0-0 8, Berry 4 0-0 8, Cowling 8 1-2 18, Serell 1 0-0 2, Masuoka 2 0-0 6, Chinn 2 2-2 7, Goodwin 3 0-0 6, Arciaga 1 1-2 4, Thompson 1 1-2 3, Green 7 3-3 18. Totals 33 8-13 82.

Justin Siena ? ? ? ? ?4 ? ? ? ? ?2 ? ? ? ? ?7 ? ? ? ? ?7-- ? ? ? ? ?20

St. Mary's ? ? ? ? ?34 ? ? ? ? ?20 ? ? ? ? ?23 ? ? ? ? ?5-- ? ? ? ? ?82

3-point goals: Mertens, Masuoka 2, Negron 2, Cowling, Chinn, Arciaga, Green.

Division V Valley Christian 55, Sonoma Academy 32

Sonoma Academy (22-5)

Gallagher 5 0-0 11, Olson 1 1-2 4, Ashley 1 0-0 2, Herold 2 5-8 10, Gimpel 1 3-5 5. Totals 10 9-15 32.

Valley Christian (28-2)

E.Ayad 5 0-0 12, Woodson 1 0-0 3, Cunha 2 0-0 4, Bessolo 5 3-4 13, Pilz 1 0-0 2, I.Ayad 5 2-3 13, Frierson 2 4-7 8. Totals 21 9-14 55.

Sonoma ? ? ? ? ?6 ? ? ? ? ?14 ? ? ? ? ?9 ? ? ? ? ?3-- ? ? ? ? ?32

Valley Ch. ? ? ? ? ?13 ? ? ? ? ?15 ? ? ? ? ?9 ? ? ? ? ?18-- ? ? ? ? ?55

3-point goals: Gallagher, Olson, Herold, E.Ayad 2, I.Ayad, Woodson. Fouled out: Gimpel. Highlights: VC -- Cunha 6 assists.

Division VI Ca. School for the Deaf 45, Waldorf-S.F. 29

California School for the Deaf

Harmount 1 0-0 2, Dike 1 0-0 2, Daniels 4 4-7 12, Thomas 4 2-7 10, Castaneda 5 0-0 12, Williams 2 1-1 5, MacAulay 1 0-0 2. Totals .

Waldorf

Alba 2 0-0 4, Silverman 0 0-2 0, Molesworth 1 1-4 4, Gallardo 5 0-0 11, Young 2 4-6 9, Kelah 0 1-4 1. Totals 10 6-16 29.

CSD ? ? ? ? ?11 ? ? ? ? ?2 ? ? ? ? ?10 ? ? ? ? ?22-- ? ? ? ? ?45

Waldorf ? ? ? ? ?9 ? ? ? ? ?9 ? ? ? ? ?6 ? ? ? ? ?5-- ? ? ? ? ?29

3-point goals: Castaneda 2, Molesworth, Gallardo, Young. Highlights: CSD -- Thomas 11 steals, 10 rebounds; Daniels 9 rebounds, 5 steals; Harmount 6 rebounds.

Friday NCS Playoffs Quarterfinals Division II Montgomery 53, Newark Mem. 46

Newark Memorial (20-8)

Brown 4 4-6 13, Matos 1 0-0 22, Ratu 0 2-2 2, Norman 7 7-12 25, Clark 2 0-0 4. Totals 14 13-20 46.

Montgomery (24-6)

Hess 0 0-2 0, Nordby 1 0-0 3, Evett 1 7-10 9, Donnelly 5 5-7 15, Harris-Bloom 2 0-0 5, Sweeney 2 0-2 4, Hawkins 0 1-2 1, Wilson 5 5-7 16. Totals 18 18-30 53.

Newark Mem. ? ? ? ? ?2 ? ? ? ? ?15 ? ? ? ? ?11 ? ? ? ? ?18 -- 46

Montgomery ? ? ? ? ?10 ? ? ? ? ?18 ? ? ? ? ?10 ? ? ? ? ?15 -- 53

3-point goals: Norman 4, Brown, Nordby, Harris-Bloom, Wilson. Fouled out: Clark.

Division III Bishop O'Dowd 61, Eureka 15

Eureka (16-9)

Glavich 1 0-0 3, White 0 1-2 1, G. Moua 1 0-0 3, Thayer 1 1-2 3, O. Moua 1 0-0 3, Purify 1 0-0 2. Totals 5 2-4 15.

Bishop O'Dowd (24-3)

Thomas 1 0-0 3, M. Williams 4 0-0 8, Bostick 5 0-2 10, Brown 3 1-1 7, Andrada 2 0-0 4, Merriman 1 0-0 2, Kalmbach 1 0-0 2, D. Williams 3 0-0 6, Robertson 2 0-0 4, Chidom 5 1-2 11, Waters 2 0-0 4. Totals 29 2-5 61.

Eureka ? ? ? ? ?0 ? ? ? ? ?5 ? ? ? ? ?9 ? ? ? ? ?1 -- 15

O'Dowd ? ? ? ? ?27 ? ? ? ? ?17 ? ? ? ? ?13 ? ? ? ? ?4 -- 61

3-point goals: Glavich, G. Moua, O. Moua, Bostick.

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NCS Playoffs Division I championship De La Salle 1, San Ramon Valley 0

Halftime: 0-0. Scoring: Dildine (Bell) 90:00. Saves: Murphy (SRV) 1, Wraith (SRV) 2, Konstantino (DLS) 4. Records: San Ramon Valley 18-7-3, De La Salle 18-3-6.

Division II Championship Concord 1, Campolindo 0

Halftime: 1-0. Scoring: Con, Farmer (Altamirano) 19:00. Saves: Jimenez (Con) 2, Price (Campo) 3. Records: Concord 16-2-5, Campolindo 18-8-2.

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NCS Playoffs Division I Championship San Ramon Valley 1, Monte Vista 0

Halftime: 0-0. Scoring: SRV, Turner 42:00. Saves: Clark (MV) 5, Bauman (SRV) 4. Records: San Ramon Valley 20-0-5, Monte Vista 12-6-6.

Division II Championship Bishop O'Dowd 0, Piedmont 0

(O'Dowd wins 3-2 in shootout)

Saves: Platt (P) 12, McElrath (BOD) 3. Records: Bishop O'Dowd 26-2-1, Piedmont 16-5-4.

Softball-Prep

Nonleague Miramonte 12, Elsie Allen 1

Miramonte ? ? ? ? ?335 ? ? ? ? ?10-- ? ? ? ? ?12 ? ? ? ? ?6 ? ? ? ? ?1

Elsie Allen ? ? ? ? ?001 ? ? ? ? ?00-- ? ? ? ? ?1 ? ? ? ? ?2 ? ? ? ? ?5

Alford, Pagan (4) and Mottier; Giampadi and Flowers. W: Alford. L: Giampadi. 2B: Barosky (M). Records: Miramonte 2-0, Elsie Allen 0-2. Highlghts: M -- Barosky 1 for 3, 2 R, 2 RBIs; DeVecchi 1 for 1, 4 R, 4 SB; Ochs 1 for 1, 2 RBIs.

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Friday Big 8 Diablo Valley 8, Shasta 1

Singles: Presnell (S) d. Le 6-4, 6-4; Dugan (DVC) d. Miller 6-0, 7-5; Lofquist (DVC) d. Huocong 6-4, 7-6 (3); Kim (DVC) d. Loader 6-0, 6-0; Galpin (DVC) won by default; Hamilton (DVC) won by default. Doubles: Le/Kim (DVC) d. Presnell/Miller 8-4; Dugan/Lofquist (DVC) d. Huocong/Loader 8-0; Sakai/Ko (DVC) by default. Record: Diablo Valley 3-3, 1-1 Big 8.

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Friday Big 8 Diablo Valley 9, Shasta 0

Singles: Ashim d. Hanson 6-2, 6-0; Lee d. Richmond 6-2, 6-4; Le d. Odurukwe 6-3, 6-0; Kusumo d. O'Neal 6-0, 6-0; Rojas d. Herrer 6-0, 6-1; Gleason by default. Doubles: Ashim/Hoshino d. Hanson/Richmond 8-2; Lee/Kusumo d. Odurukwe/O'Neal 8-0; Gleason/Howard by default. Record: Diablo Valley 5-0, 2-0 Big 8.

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De La Salle Invitational Dougherty Valley 9, De La Salle 0

Singles: Wang d. Bakos 6-3, 4-6, 10-7; Kotecha d. Karachewski 7-5, 1-6, 10-8; Kogali d. Philip 6-1, 6-1; Eaton d. Trinkus 6-2, 6-0; Anuj d. DeMartini 6-0, 6-1; Rishi d. Bebarta 6-0, 6-0. Doubles: Sri/Prudhui d. Hawkyard/Dundon 6-1, 1-6, 12-10; Prateek/Sarth d. Brown/Jones 7-5, 6-7 (7), 10-6; Edar/Elliot d. Schlagel/Hunziker 6-3, 3-6, 10-8.

De La Salle 8, Northgate 1

Singles: Bakos (DLS) d. Nakagawa 6-4, 7-6 (8); Rhinehart (N) d. Karachewski 6-1, 6-4; Phlip (DLS) d. Master 6-2, 7-6 (8); Trinkus (DLS) d. Schtein 6-1, 7-5; DeMartini (DLS) d. Pierce 6-0, 6-2; Bebarta (DLS) d. Getahun 6-1, 7-5. Doubles: Hawkyard/Dundon (DLS) d. Sisneros/Bunday 6-4, 6-2; Jones/Brown (DLS) d. Lovie/Prasad 6-3, 6-2; Schlagel/Hunziker (DLS) d. Dyess/Ramikilishnan 6-3, 7-6 (7).

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NCS Championships

Team scores (top 25): De La Salle 253, James Logan 236.5, Windsor 201.5, Liberty 182, Freedom 134.5, College Park 118, Livermore 113, Upper Lake 103.5, Las Lomas 93.5, Castro Valley 89.5, Ukiah 89.5, Sonoma Valley 88, Amador Valley 82.5, Foothill 75.5, McKinleyville 74.5, Terra Linda 74, Healdsburg 73.5, Rancho Cotate 68.5, American 62.5, Lower Lake 62.5, Eureka 62, Deer Valley 60.5, Granada 59, Antioch 58.5, Mission San Jose 57.

Finals

106 -- Luty (American) d. Perez (Windsor) 12-6; 113 -- Vigil (Heritage) d. Guerrero (Rancho Cotate) 4-0; 120 -- Coster (Freedom) d. Cervantes (DLS) 1-0, OT; 126 -- Flores (James Logan) d. Fore (Wind) 9-2; 132 -- Solari (Lib) d. Lazares (Castro Valley) 8-0; 138 -- Macalooly (JL) d. Beltran (Granada) 9-6; 145 -- Lange (Livermore) d. Russum (DLS) 3-2, OT; 152 -- Rardon (Liv) d. Clay (Rancho Cotate) 5-3; 160 -- Campiotti (Granada) d. Merlo (Healdsburg) 10-1; 170 -- Aaron Pease (DLS) d. Blank (Lib) 5-2; 182 -- Aiello (DLS) d. Clark (Fort Bragg) 4-2; 195 -- Hartwell (JL) d. Price (McKinleyville) 2-1; 220 -- Keeve (Terra Linda) d. Lacy (Sonoma Valley) 2-1; 285 -- Walsh (Las Lomas) d. Clausen (Newark Mem.) 3-0.

Third place

106 -- Guerrero (DLS) d. Gardiner (Justin Siena) 7-5; 113 -- Conte (DLS) d. Ah-Yeung (Wind) 6-4, OT; 120 -- Donato (JL) d. Moreno (Eureka) t.f.; 126 -- Yozzo (AV) d. Lyle (Lib) 10-4; 132 -- Trunick (Wind) d. Benton (Mt. Diablo) 15-4; 138 -- Silva (Wind) d. McCoy (Clayton Valley) 2-0; 145 -- Heath (Novato) d. Urbina (CP) 5-0; 152 -- Coleman (UL) d. Black (Hlds) 9-5; 160 -- Bazan (Freedom) d. Papalagi (Antioch) 11-2; 170 -- Norris (Redwood) d. Cosce (Hoopa) 6-0; 182 -- Christiansen (El Molino) d. Hanson (Lib) 7-4; 195 -- Rios (Wind) d. Amandoli (Sonoma Valley) 2-1; 220 -- Barretto (St. Patrick-St. Vincent) d. Iakopo (Deer Valley) 3-2; 285 -- Dorgan (Hoopa) d. Kosinski (Marin Cath.) 7-3.

(Top three advance to CIF State Championships, March 1-2 in Bakersfield)

Oakland Section Championships

Team scores: Skyline 193, Castlemont 96, Oakland Tech 78.

Finals

113 -- Odom (Sky) by forfeit; 126 -- Lira (Sky) d. Chen (Oakland Tech); 138 -- Alaskari (Sky) d. Melieck (Sky); 145 -- Mabon (Sky) d. Johnson (Cast); 152 -- Borrego (Sky) d. Villoria (Sky); 160 -- Uyong (Sky) d. Marmol (Sky); 170 -- Logwood (Cast) d. Debose (Sky); 180 -- Reed (OT) d. Pickens (Cast); 195 -- Steen (Sky) d. Thornton (OT); 220 -- Smith (Sky) d. Phillips (Cast); 285 -- Kiel (OT) d. Stubblefield (Sky).

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CIF Championships

At Lemoore HS

Finals (East Bay results only)

126 -- Chanel Chawalit (Albany) d. Teasia Lizama (Lindhurst) 9-3.

189 -- Sinorti Stegman (Berkeley) p. Pubill (Sacred Heart Cathedral) 2:37)

Source: http://www.contracostatimes.com/high-school-sports/ci_22656939/east-bay-high-school-community-college-scoreboard-saturday?source=rss_viewed

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