Rod cells, which are concentrated further away from the retina, operate better than cone cells in low light.

Rod and cone photoreceptors are found on the outermost layer of the retina ; they both have the same basic structure.

Rod cells, or rods, are photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that can function in less intense light than can the other type of visual photoreceptor, cone cells.

Rod and cone cells in the retina allow conscious light perception and vision including color differentiation and the perception of depth.

The AII amacrine cell ( also known as the Rod amacrine cell ) is a mediator of signals from rod cells under scotopic conditions.

Rod Beckstrom presented a mathematical model for describing networks that are in a state of positive network effect at BlackHat and Defcon in 2009 and also presented the " inverse network effect " with an economic model for defining it as well.

His songs are best-known through cover versions by more commercial artists: " Jersey Girl ", performed by Bruce Springsteen, " Ol ' ' 55 ", performed by the Eagles, and " Downtown Train ", performed by Rod Stewart.

From there, the party is led by the Queen's parliamentary messenger — the Usher of the Black Rod — to the Senate chamber, wherein all justices of the Supreme Court, senators, members of parliament, and other guests are assembled.

Examples of such staffs featuring coiled snakes in mythology are the caduceus of Hermes, the Rod of Asclepius, the staff of Moses, and the papyrus reeds and deity poles entwined by a single serpent Wadjet, dating to earlier than 3000 BCE.

A few of the many Carolina League players who have gone on to star in the Major Leagues are: Johnny Bench ( Peninsula, 1966 ), Wade Boggs ( Winston-Salem, 1977 ), Barry Bonds ( Prince William, 1985 ), Rod Carew ( Wilson, 1966 ), Dock Ellis ( Kinston, 1965 ), Dwight Evans ( Winston-Salem, 1971 ), Dwight Gooden ( Lynchburg, 1983 ), Andruw Jones ( Durham, 1996 ), Chipper Jones ( Durham, 1992 ), Willie McCovey ( Danville, 1956 ), Joe Morgan ( Durham, 1963 ), Dave Parker ( Salem, 1972 ), Tony Pérez ( Rocky Mount, 1962 ), Andy Pettitte ( Prince William, 1993 ), Jorge Posada ( Prince William, 1993 ), Darryl Strawberry ( Lynchburg, 1981 ), Bernie Williams ( Prince William, 1988 ), and Carl Yastrzemski ( Raleigh, 1959 ).

The Fulton Opera House is home to its own actor's company, which stages seven theatrical productions per year including plays ( Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap, 2007 ) and musicals ( Oliver !, 2006 ), some of which are world premier originals ( critically acclaimed Lightning Rod, 2005 ).

" People always sing the versions by Rod McKuen, which are highly sentimentalised, or the versions by Mort Shuman which are better but still really Americanised.

Ironwood and the Ironwood region are central to folk novel Marvin & Me, by author and Ironwood native Rod Stockhaus.

The Colerain Forges Mansion, Pennsylvania Furnace Mansion, and Spruce Creek Rod and Gun Club are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Council members are Vicki Blair, Bob Childs, Douglas F. Samples, Mark Johnson, Ann Dodge, and Rod Smith.

As of May 2012, the Mayor is Russell Hamley and the elected Council Members are Jill Klein ( Mayor Pro Tem ), Sheri Sheppard, Harry Beckwith, III, PE, Justin Ray, and Rod Erskine.

The main areas where events are held are the downtown intersection of Elmwood ( Main St & Winter Ave ), the Elmwood Area School Athletic Fields, and the Elmwood Rod & Gun Club.

There are four slips and two gulleys fielding to the left of Rod Marsh.

* The following artists are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: The Animals, The Band, Duane Eddy, The Grateful Dead, Elton John, John Lennon, Bob Marley and Rod Stewart

Some of his great grand children are Ron Strowger of Clatskanie Oregon, Rod Strowger of Clatskanie Oregon and Robbert Strowger Jr. of Castle Rock, Washington.

There are also offices which take their titles from their staff, such as Black Rod and the Tipstaff.

Rod arrives just as Vince is being subdued, and he announces that the police are on the way to arrest Vince for stealing.

The Dodge Charger and Chevrolet Impala sedans, along with the Ford Mustang and Toyota Solara coupe, are now commonly used in the National Hot Rod Association ( NHRA ).

" Many of the older cars are still raced today in the NHRA Heritage Hot Rod Racing Series, including the National Hot Rod Reunion and the California Hot Rod Reunion.

Lunger's brother, Dave, and Rod Campbell, a veteran motor racing public relations man, formed a combine in late 1975 to promote a Formula One ride for Lunger.

Rod Serling, who had gained fame from an earlier series, The Twilight Zone, served both as the on-air host of Night Gallery and as a major contributor of scripts, although he did not have the same control of content and tone as he had on The Twilight Zone.

The song became a number one hit throughout the world ( although not in the United States where it lost to Rod Stewart's " Da Ya Think I'm Sexy ?").

Prior to Hull's death, Lee and Herring had planned to revive their " false Rod Hull " character for their contemporary series, This Morning with Richard Not Judy, but although they filmed several sketches – in which the character would die after performing a pointless stunt – the footage was never used ..

The next two singles fared far worse, although Rod Stewart and the rest of the Jeff Beck Group can be heard on both B sides.

Some of the artists who signed with Graham were Rod Stewart, Elvin Bishop and Cold Blood, although of these it seems only Bishop actually issued albums on the Fillmore label.

Australian actor Rod Taylor was also considered for the part ; although unsuccessful, his screen test impressed MGM enough for them to offer him a long term contract.

Note that in the mid-60s, the proper name of the 6120 changed from " 6120 Chet Atkins Hollow Body " to " 6120 Nashville ", but the original name is again in use, although a Brian Setzer signature model is called the " Brian Setzer Nashville " ( another 6120 is called the Brian Setzer Hot Rod ).

The main story would be interspersed with songs ( usually from Rod, Jane and Freddy, although, guest singers would occasionally take their place ), animations, and stories read from the Rainbow storybook, usually by Geoffrey.

Soon, Eric, Rod, and Randy begin taking calls from many girls, and going on dates with them, for their own enjoyment ( although some of the dates were quite strange ) and to find Abbey.

His uniform number 7 hangs in the rafters of Madison Square Garden, although it was retired for a later Ranger, Rod Gilbert.

It has been reported in The Guardian that a member of the stadium-design team, Rod Sheard, would have preferred the wrap to take the form of a continuous video screen, although no costing for this was ever given.

However according to the book ' Television's Greatest Hits ' written and researched by Paul Gambaccini and Rod Taylor the biggest viewing audience was 9. 7 million in 1964 ( although this would have been homes, rather than viewers, as this was the way British television viewing figures were recorded at the time ).

Rod numerals also called counting rods.

It has the most common form, Progressive Rod / Cone Degeneration ( PRCD ), a condition that causes the rods and cones in the retina of the eye to deteriorate later in life, resulting in blindness.

* Rod monochromacy is the condition of having only rods in the retina.

It uses longer rods to accommodate for this, which is why the Rod / Stroke ratio is higher than a standard B16.

As well as ' Chopped ' magazine holding their annual, Chopped Rod & Custom show, which brings traditional style rods and custom cars from all over Australia into the town for a weekend.

Significance of Rod Structure :- Because of inter-woven network of rods, teeth can resist masticatory forces up to 20-30 pounds per tooth.

* Control Rod Drive, a system used by nuclear reactors that controls control rods and drives them in and out of the core.