A hood connection assembly, sometimes referred to as an articulated hood pivot linkage, for a vehicle is disclosed. The conductive elastic layer comprises a rubber material containing 50% to 100% by weight of epichlorohydrin rubber containing 56 mol % or more of an ethylene oxide and a calcium oxide having an average particle size D50 of 18 \u03bcm or smaller. Further, a plurality of fluid passageways may be provided, wherein at least one of the fluid passageways includes at least one turn. Depending on embodiment, league winners may be determined by total points scored throughout the season or just during a final playoff period. The method comprises administering to the mammal a Nell1 protein or a Nell1 nucleic acid molecule. Embodiments include brominated sorbent substrate particles having a carbon content of less than about 10%.