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...runs anywhere from five to 16 hours. Though that's significantly better than older rivals, which last just 30 minutes if disconnected from a power source, it poses the problem of frequent recharging - and methods of doing so without increasing the risk of infection. "It's obvious that a major restriction of any artificial heart is recharging the battery in it," says Carpentier, who says major advances in battery capacity are on the way. "But these prosthetic hearts are designed for people - some as young as 40 or 45 years old - who'd simply die without them. Considering the option...
...Clinton beat George H.W. Bush, and joked that “maybe no more Bush family is good for the Republican Party.” “Obama might have more of a chance than any Democrat...since [Franklin D. Roosevelt, Class of 1904] to really be a major transformative Democratic president,” he said. Galston, also a senior fellow at the Brookings Institute, said that structural effects such as the condition of the economy and the unpopularity of the Iraq war prefigured the election results. He also offered a critique of the McCain campaign...
...Nevertheless, Purcell jumped into what proved to be a difficult race for the House of Representatives, since he lacked support from any major Nashville groups. The race even took a physical toll on Purcell—his weight dropped to 135 pounds by Election Day. But Purcell says he enjoyed campaigning because he had the opportunity to meet fellow Nashville residents and see the optimism they had for change...
...aided by an explanation of why “Crash” beat “Brokeback Mountain” for Best Picture in 2005; he explains a voting method known as a “Borda count” by discussing its use for MVP selection in Major League Baseball. These relevant, often humorous examples—coupled with political cartoons and illustrations—add another level of dynamism to Poundstone’s work.Yet the book is not without flaws. While the first two thirds of the text are quick-paced, Poundstone hits a snag...
...TV” and “Stella,” and he successfully adapts his banter for the big screen. Ultimately, “Role Models” ends on a high note, with an exciting climax that ties together all of the film’s major elements with a hint of poignancy. The movie may not be a comedic masterpiece, but its simple message, plentiful laughs, and likable characters are surely worth the price of admission...