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Faith stirs Isaiah to persevere toward turnaround season
Isaiah Ross carries the ball during Woodland High Schools second win of the season. A member of Burnt Hickory Baptist Church in Powder Springs, Ross played a crucial role in helping his team turn their season around this year. Photo by Skip Butler/Cartersville Daily Tribune.
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Isaiah Ross (left) poses with his family. Jon and Michelle Vernon, front, became Ross guardians in 2011. Ross shares how faith and family helped him lead his high school football team past a dismal start this season. The Vernons adopted Nick, 15, top, from Latvia in 2010. They adopted Ryan Vernon, 20, right, from Latvia in 2008. Photo by Paris Mountain Photography Photo by Paris Mountain Photography.
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Isaiah Ross helps lead worship with a group of students during a Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting at Woodland High School. Ross shared about how his faith has impacted his life both on and off the field. Photo by Scott Barkley/Christian Index Photo by Scott Barkley/Christian Index.
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From passing out doughnuts to helping with worship, Friday morning Fellowship of Christian Athlete meetings give senior Isaiah Ross more opportunities to lead and serve others at Woodland High School. Photo by Scott Barkley/Christian Index Photo by Scott Barkley/Christian Index.
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CARTERSVILLE, Ga. (BP) -- For most of this season Isaiah Ross and the rest of the Woodland High School football team faced plenty of obstacles, with the first six games scheduled against the best in their region.
A 27-3 loss to Villa Rica High School the first week of their season would be their best outcome. The Wildcats would go on to be outscored 206-0 during their next five Friday nights. A 49-0 loss Sept. 20 ensured Woodland its 15th year of not having a winning season in 16 years of existence.
"It was tough," acknowledges Ross, a senior at Woodland High School in Cartersville, Ga. He is a member of Burnt Hickory Baptist Church in Powder Springs. "I was struggling and down on myself."
Things hit a low point Sept. 27 against North Paulding High School. Primarily a linebacker, Ross had moonlighted in the Wildcat offense as a blocking fullback. Against North Paulding he barely came off the field and carried the ball more in order to provide an offensive spark.
A win would have been a long shot against the 3-1 Wolfpack, but it would have been equally as important for Woodland to finally score its first touchdown of the year, albeit a month into the season.
Neither happened, as the Wolfpack pummeled the Wildcats 56-0.
"Of course, I wanted us to win in those first games," Ross says. "I wanted to have a winning season."
That goal was no longer possible. Still, this was a team Ross saw as better than its record indicated. Losing had become contagious and so was the resulting self-perception. As the team's leader, Ross wasn't about to allow that to fester. There was still something to play for, he says.
"As those games went on, I wanted us to be about getting better and competing."
In other words, to never give up.
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A few years ago, Jon Vernon, an assistant football coach at Woodland, took note of Ross, an 8th grader at the time from South Central Middle School - which fed into Woodland High School. Ross participated in drills with the varsity. Ross' physical skills were apparent enough, but something else caught Vernon's attention.
"Isaiah has a glowing personality and is always smiling. People are naturally drawn to him," Vernon says. "What I saw about him, though, was his spiritual maturity."
Ross says that maturity began to develop early in his life. "I was saved in the fourth grade, but lived for myself. For a long time I wasn't growing as a Christian."
When Ross was in the seventh grade, he and his 12 siblings were placed under the care of the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) and were divided up among several foster homes. That time would have been tough for any kid dealing with his middle school years, but the concept of "family" is important to Ross, who describes himself as a protector, particularly of his sisters.
That summer Ross went to a church camp, where "God showed [him] a lot of things."
"Even through the storm you can find comfort," he remembers learning. "I felt I was being called for a greater purpose."
He continued to grow in his faith and became a leader for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) group at South Central Middle. Starting with a small number, regular meetings soon began drawing nearly 200 students, he says.
Vernon saw in the rising freshman something he wanted to help protect and develop. "I was concerned about how he would be discipled in a yet-to-be-determined foster family. I got to know Isaiah and after meeting with his foster parents and DFCS knew he wanted a permanent home. He was very mature for a 9th grader, so I talked to my wife about Isaiah coming to live with us."
In April 2011 Vernon and his wife, Michelle, officially became Ross' guardians. Vernon is still an assistant football coach at Woodland and co-leads the FCA chapter alongside head baseball coach Corey Gochee, a member at First Baptist Cartersville, Ga. Now in his new home, Ross' discipleship would continue.
That growth would be tested this season, one in which Ross had put so much emotional equity in helping to bring the Wildcats another elusive winning season. "Isaiah loves Woodland and wanted to contribute," Vernon says. "He was invested in putting in the work to turn around a mentality in the football program brought on by losing."
Ross says, "God gave me a heart for my school. We'd faced a lot of adversity [the first part of the season]."
A few days before an Oct. 11 game against Paulding County High, Ross was asked to give a motivational speech at the pep rally. Like sons do when they want advice, Ross went to his dad. The conversation with Vernon kept coming back to perseverance.
"I'd been reading in the Bible about pushing through obstacles and going forward," Ross says. "Philippians 3:13-14 says we should forget what is behind us and keep moving forward to our goal."
That message and Scripture reference was given to the entire student body, then as a reminder to his teammates before the game that night.
During the game, a fired-up Woodland squad went before a fired-up home crowd and promptly fell behind 14-0 to the visiting Patriots thanks to two long pass plays.
Late in the first half, though, things began to change. On third down Ross exploded for a long run up the middle; he carried several defenders before being brought down inside the 10-yard-line. Two plays later a touchdown pass officially ended the scoring drought.
An inspired group of Wildcats went on to record their first win of the season, 22-14. A week later they got their second, a 21-12 victory over Lithia Springs.
On Nov. 1 the Wildcats again fell behind 14-0 early, this time to the visiting Hiram Hornets. For the third game in a row they came back, with the 28-23 win preserved by a tackle on the 5-yard-line as time ran out. Ross finished the game with 10 tackles on defense and 23 yards rushing. For good measure, he was voted homecoming king.
An established leader on the football field, Ross' influence could be said to go further off of it. "I've had some say I'm kind of like their big brother," he says. "Guys have been asking me to pray with them, telling me they know they need to make some changes in their lives."
That leadership had one more test with the final game of the season. The whispers about Woodland's three wins were that they came against teams that struggled just as much as the Wildcats. Now they faced traditional power Rome High, a team fighting for a playoff spot and one WHS had beaten only once in school history.
Woodland kept the score close and sent the game into two overtimes. Georgia high school football rules mandate that teams must go for 2-point conversions in the third overtime. After they scored on their possession, Woodland head coach Vince DiLorenzo looked at his players in the huddle before the 2-point try and was met by the words of quarterback Mason Robinson, a converted wide receiver who had gone to the bench during the six-game losing streak before he reclaimed his job.
"Coach, let's give the ball to Isaiah."
Confirming nods all around followed. On the snap Ross plowed through defenders to complete the conversion. Rome scored a touchdown when it got the ball but didn't make the 2-point conversion, giving Woodland a 36-34 victory and its longest winning streak in 13 years.
For Ross, Vernon's coaching and influence on his life has gone far beyond the gridiron.
"He was my favorite coach in ninth grade," Isaiah said. "I was always watching him and I still do - how he lives his life. I ask him questions about the Bible and know I can always go to him or my mom for answers."
Improving in any phase of life would be more enjoyable if it was easier, but that's not how the math works. Obstacles - like the separation of a family or historical losing streak - inevitably arrive at some point. One option is to give up.
For some, it's not an option at all.
Scott Barkley is production editor of The Christian Index.
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Enjoy soft, smooth legs with minimum discomfort thanks to the Philips SatinSoft HP6521 epilator.
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This 4 pack of Philips Diamond Clean brush heads are a simple way to keep your Philips electric toothbrush (available separately) bacteria free and up to the job of cleaning your teeth.
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Philips YS521/17 Click and Style Shave and Groom
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This Philips shaver comes with 2 separate attachments so you can take control of your face and body hair. Simply select the one you want, click it onto the handle and start grooming.
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With this Philips Senso Touch Shaver you can get a clean, close shave in or out of the shower for complete convenience
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Philips Sonicare Airfloss Nozzle Relacement (3 Pack)
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These Air Floss nozzle replacements are designed for the Philips Air Floss and are ideal for keeping your teeth plaque free.
Philips recommends you change the nozzle of your Philips Air Floss every 6 months and with this pack of 3 you can keep it clean and germ free so it can do the job of removing bacteria and stains from inbetween your teeth.
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The Question
How do you manage a patient with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) being treated with argatroban who has persistent thrombocytopenia? The patient is a 45-year-old man with laboratory evidence of HIT (positive serotonin release assay) without thrombosis who has been treated with argatroban for 10 days. The platelet count was 52,000 per microliter at the time of diagnosis and increased to 95,000 per microliter during the first five days of therapy. However, over the past five days, no significant increase in the platelet count has been observed.
My Response
HIT is a clinical-pathological syndrome that is typically characterized by the onset of thrombocytopenia (≥50% fall from baseline) within five to 10 days of drug initiation. The mean platelet count in patients with this disorder is 60,000 per microliter. Thrombosis occurs in approximately 50 percent of patients and clusters in the first few days following onset of thrombocytopenia (termed HITT). It is mediated by antibodies against platelet factor 4 (PF4)-heparin complexes that activate platelets leading to excessive thrombin generation. Prompt recognition and appropriate treatment of HIT is required to reduce the risk of serious thrombotic events and complications including limb loss. Paradoxically, a major problem with HIT today is its over-diagnosis. Enzyme immunoassays (EIAs) for antibodies against PF4-heparin complexes are currently widely applied for making the diagnosis of HIT; while highly sensitive (>99%), only some antibodies have strong platelet-activating properties in the serotonin-release assay, one of the "gold standard" platelet-activation assays used for diagnostic confirmation. As results of serotonin release assays are rarely available for clinical decision making early in the course of HIT, it is best not to order ELISA tests in patients with low pretest probability scores for HIT (4T score: Thrombocytopenia, Timing of platelet count fall, Thrombosis, oTher causes of thrombocytopenia).1 Also, many labs do not report the optical densities (OD) of positive EIAs; in such instances, it is useful to request this information, as it can be useful diagnostically since the strength of a positive EIA (OD) predicts for a positive SRA.2
After stopping heparin administration in patients with HIT, the median time to achieving a platelet count of >150,000 per microliter is about four days. However, in patients with more severe HIT, the platelet count can take longer (up to two weeks or more) to recover. It is important to keep in mind, however, that patients with HIT often have concurrent medical problems or are on other medications contributing to thrombocytopenia. The recommendation in the 8th Edition of the American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines is as follows3: "For patients with strongly suspected or confirmed HIT, we recommend against the use of vitamin K-antagonist (VKA) therapy until after the platelet count has substantially recovered (i.e., usually to at least 150 × 109/L) over starting VKA therapy at a lower platelet count (Grade 1B); that VKA therapy be started only with low, maintenance doses (maximum, 5 mg of warfarin or 6 mg of phenprocoumon) rather than with higher initial doses (Grade 1B); and that the non-heparin anticoagulant (e.g., lepirudin, argatroban, danaparoid) be continued until the platelet count has reached a stable plateau, the INR has reached the intended target, and after a minimum overlap of at least five days between non-heparin anticoagulation and VKA therapy rather than a shorter overlap (Grade 1B)."
Despite a platelet count that has only risen to 95,000 per microliter, I would transition this patient with HIT without thrombosis (termed isolated HIT) off a parenteral direct thrombin inhibitor (i.e., argatroban) after 10 days of therapy. Management options for this patient include: 1) initiation of warfarin carefully under the cover of continued IV argatroban; 2) initiation of fondaparinux alone at therapeutic doses (provided the patient's creatinine clearance is greater than 30 mL/min) in lieu of argatroban; or 3) initiation of an oral direct thrombin or factor Xa inhibitor (either dabigatran etexilate or rivaroxaban) at therapeutic doses.
The initiation of warfarin causes a rapid decline in protein C levels and a slower decline in the levels of longer-lived vitamin K-procoagulant factors (especially prothrombin) augmenting the preexistent hypercoagulable state due to HIT. This mechanism is contributory to the development of venous limb gangrene, which is estimated to occur in 12 percent of patients with HITT4; its frequency is likely less in patients with isolated HIT. Fondaparinux, a synthetic pentasaccharide that selectively inhibits factor Xa after binding to antithrombin, has an attractive profile for the treatment of HIT based on in vitro studies; it is administered subcutaneously once daily. Small case series indicate generally favorable outcomes with initial use of this agent in HIT; in a recent retrospective series of 16 patients with the diagnosis confirmed by serotonin-release assay, nine of whom had thrombosis, none developed new or recurrent thrombosis.5 However, fondaparinux is not approved for this indication; it is approved in the United States for the prophylaxis of VTE following major orthopedic and general surgery and the initial treatment of VTE.
If the continuation of argatroban is the only reason for continued hospitalization, I would employ fondaparinux alone at this juncture provided the patient could self-inject the medication and drug acquisition was not a problem (i.e., inability to gain insurance approval or prohibitive out-of-pocket cost). The total duration of anticoagulant treatment has not been defined by prospective studies, but I would treat isolated HIT for a minimum of six weeks given the high risk of thrombosis within the first 30 days after diagnosis. The use of fondaparinux to complete treatment would obviate the use of warfarin entirely and the burden of INR monitoring with attendant dose adjustments. Alternatively, warfarin could be initiated after the platelet count had risen to more than 150,000 per microliter under the cover of fondaparinux overlap for a minimum of five days until the INR reached the target range of 2-3. This would also circumvent complexities relating to INR monitoring during argatroban therapy if this option were chosen.3 For patients with HITT, I would treat with anticoagulation for three to six months.
It should be pointed out that the efficacy of non-heparin anticoagulants for HIT and their approval by the U.S. FDA was not based on prospective, randomized controlled clinical trials. Vitamin K antagonists have been used for the treatment of HIT for many years and adopted by evidence-based guidelines after initial treatment with a non-heparin anticoagulant, as they have up until recently been the only class of oral anticoagulants available. Based on our mechanistic understanding of venous-induced limb gangrene in HIT, a strong case can be made that we should be moving away from using warfarin in the initial phase of HITT (and HIT) treatment (up until 30 days after diagnosis) given that alternative oral anticoagulants that do not lower protein C levels are available.6 These oral agents selectively target thrombin or factor Xa, have a rapid onset of action, and do not require coagulation monitoring; however, there is not yet any reported experience with these agents in this patient population, and they have no specific antidote. Dabigatran and rivaroxaban have gained FDA approval for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation7, 8 and rivaroxaban is approved for the prophylaxis of VTE following total hip or knee replacement9; they have shown promising result for the treatment of symptomatic VTE but have not yet been approved for this indication in the United States. Thus, caution should be exercised if either dabigatran or rivaroxaban is used in a patient such as this; if chosen, they should be used at therapeutic doses and limited to adult patients with satisfactory renal function (creatinine clearance > 30 mL/min). Furthermore, given that HIT can result in serious complications including limb loss and subsequent litigation against health-care providers, hematologists choosing to use any of the new anticoagulants (dabigatran, rivaroxaban, or fondaparinux) should carefully document in the medical record their rationale for choosing the new agent.
Both the infrequent occurrence of HIT confirmed by validated platelet-activation assays and the clinical heterogeneity of affected patients make it difficult to perform trials of new agents in HIT. It is therefore unlikely that the new oral anticoagulants will be studied in controlled trials so as to gain FDA approval for management of this disorder in the near future. Hopefully, the reporting of well-characterized cohorts of patients with HIT (or HITT) treated with these agents will lead to favorable outcomes that will improve, as well as simplify, management of this disorder.
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He was in the U.S. Army for 22 years, having served in the Saudi Arabian war, Grenada Conflict and the Vietnam War.
Visitation will be today, July 14, 2013, at Kilgore-Green Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be Monday, July 15, 2013, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Pleasantfield Cemetery. Charles Bryan will officiate.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Linda Henson of Parrish; children, Rita Maxie of La., Robert Henson Jr. and wife, Mistie of La., Rebecca Henson of Parrish, Autumn Henson of Parrish, Madison Henson of Parrish and Connor Henson of Parrish; grandchildren, Robert Henson III, Sean Henson, Autumn Henson, Lauren Maxie, Shelby Henson, Madison Henson, Connor Henson and Shaylie Henson; great-grandchild, Kloie Henson; and brothers, Joe Ed Henson and wife, Sandy of Cordova, Michael Henson and wife, Theresa and Edward Henson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwards and Francis Key Henson and brother, John Henson.
The pallbearers will be Charles Gill, Micha Franklin, Darren Franklin, David Williams, Ricky Carey, Justin Carey and Dan Langley.
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Andover Newton Catalogue and Courses of Instruction
Introduction to Scripture I, Spring 2012
This course studies the oral and written traditions of Exodus, Covenant, Ancestors and Creation from their appearances in the Torah (Pentateuch), the historical books of the Hebrew Bible, and the earliest layers of the Jesus Movement ("Q") in the form of the Sermon on the Mount. Using methods of oral performance, literary criticism, historical reconstruction based on archaeology and archives, we will place the texts of the Hebrew Bible and their legacies in their contexts, ancient and modern, with an emphasis on how Scripture came to form communities of support and resistance in times of economic hardship, cultural change, and challenge. Special attention to ethics, gender, cross-cultural applications and human dignity as a basis for interfaith conversation. Course makes extensive use of digital enhancements. Internet connection required. Limit: 40.
Spring - Thursday, 2:00 – 4:50 p.m.
Key to Course Listings
|"EL" following a course description indicates an E-Learning course.
|"F" following a course number indicates a course offered during Fall semester.
|"S" following a course number indicates a course offered during Spring semester.
|"W" following a course number indicates a course offered during Winter Session in January.
|"J" following a course number indicates a course offered during June.
|"Y" following a course number indicates a yearlong course. Students must register each semester for year-long courses.
This listing is subject to change. Continue to check the school's eb site, www.ants.edu, for current information about course listings, times and dates. All courses, including Church and Ministry Department courses, are now offered for 3 credits. Only students following the pre-2001 M.Div. curriculum may elect to take courses for other than 3 credits. Unless otherwise noted, courses are generally limited to 55 students.
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|Language courses or introductory courses meeting departmental requirements for either the M.Div. or the M.A. degree.
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Dual-numbered courses-e.g., [HIST 725/825] - indicate courses that serve more than one level. Students should register for the level appropriate to their program needs.
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In August 1941, Clark Junior College was preparing to open for fall in its new home -- Vancouver's old Franklin School building (seen in the photo above). To mark the occasion, The Clark County Sun newspaper printed a 12-page special section about the college.
|A"supercharged" car reflects Clark Junior College spirit. This photo appeared in the 1940 issue of The Galapagon yearbook.
Groth went to work at the college and become an ongoing supporter.
In 2007, Doris Groth Troxel received the college's Outstanding Alumni Award.
The 1942 issue of The Galapagon yearbook noted the nation's war efforts in its dedication:
We, the students of Clark Junior College, in order to express a small part of the deep sentiment which fills our hearts, take pleasure in dedicating this 1942 issue of the Galapagon to our students, among the few to whom we owe so much, the former students of Clark Junior who are now serving the armed forces of the United States of America.
By June of 1943, Clark Junior College was running ads for its classes to support the war effort.
That fall, with attendance declining, the college focused on evening classes. Those classes were held in Vancouver High School.
By December 1943, the focus was on the future and plans for a new campus for the college in the McLoughlin Heights area of Vancouver.
By January 1944, attendance was still declining. The college made plans for its next semester but warned that it might have to temporarily close its doors unless registration increased.
Historical records are unclear as to exactly when the college closed. Newspaper stories reflect limited activities during 1944 -- primarily exhibits by art students at the college.
In fall 1945, with the war ended, the college made plans to reopen. Classes resumed on January 21, 1946.


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Rays third baseman Evan Longoria suffered a freak hamstring injury sliding into second base on a stolen-base attempt back in April. Since then, he spent nearly two months doing nothing, then aggravated the injury during his rehab assignment.
Now, however, the Rays will have him back:
#Rays option Rhymes back to Durham, announce Longoria is coming back
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) August 6, 2012
Longoria did play Sunday for his final rehab game:
Longoria felt good enough to play Sunday for Triple-A Durham, when an off-day was expected.
Longoria went 2-for-3 with a pair of line-drive singles in Durham's 6-4 loss against Gwinnett. Overall, Longoria has batted .200 (5-for-25, all as the designated hitter) in his eight-game rehabilitation assignment.
Longoria was off to a tremendous start — .329/.433/.561 in 82 at-bats — before the injury, and the Rays were 15-8 when he went down with the injury. They're 41-44 since, so they're hoping he can help jump-start their offense in the tight AL wild-card race.
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Tim Hamilton has collaborated with Seth Price on Folklore U.S., an installation of paintings and fabric sculptures on display in the Friedrichsplatz Parking Garage in Kassel, Germany, as part of dOCUMENTA (13). Aligning with Price's interest in military tailoring, Hamilton designed a collection seven garments, including a bomber jacket, flight suit, and trench coat. [Galerie Capitain]
This summer's Olympics are drawing quite the crowd. Rumors have surfaced that some of Britain's most iconic supermodels, like Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell, will appear in the Closing Ceremony in London on August 12. The models will reportedly be wearing clothes by Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood. [Telegraph]
Kate Moss' modeling days are brushing off on her hubby, Jamie Hince. The British rocker is starring in a new photography book entitled Dream & Drive alongside his Kills band mate Alison Mosshart. The musical duo were photographed by Kenneth Cappello and selected their favorite pics to be included in the book, due out in August. [Vogue U.K.]
It's going to be a big year for Chloé. The French house is getting ready to celebrate its 60th anniversary, with a handful of special events lined up. The party will kick off with a September 28 exhibition at the Paris's Palais de Tokyo prior to the release of a Rizzoli tome. Then, shortly after the label's Paris catwalk show, creative director Clare Waight Keller will oversee the opening of a new 4,300-square-foot flagship store on the Rue Saint-Honoré. [Telegraph]


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(FILES) This August 18, 2014 file photo shows Steve Ballmer, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Former Microsoft chief Steven Ballmer on August 19, 2014 said he is stepping down as a member of the software giant's board of directors.Ballmer made his decision public a month after his successor, Satya Nadella, announced unprecedented job cuts at the US technology firm as it worked to adapt to a "mobile first, cloud first" world. "Given my confidence and the multitude of new commitments I am taking on now, I think it would be impractical for me to continue to serve on the board, and it is best for me to move off," Ballmer said in a publicly posted letter to Nadella. "I bleed Microsoft - have for 34 years and I always will." AFP PHOTO/Frederic J. BROWNFREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images
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LA's Stults bothered by sprained thumb
Left-hander still hopes he can make next start Wednesday
MIAMI -- Dodgers starting pitcher Eric Stults was unable to throw a between-starts bullpen session Sunday because of a sprained left thumb but wouldn't rule himself out of his next scheduled start Wednesday against the Mets.
"I'll try to throw tomorrow," Stults said before Sunday's Dodgers-Marlins game. "It's better today than yesterday. I think I'll be OK for Wednesday, but I'll know tomorrow."
Stults was injured while fielding a bunt Friday night, jamming his thumb when his momentum after making a flip of the ball to first base put him into a headfirst dive on the infield grass.
Stults is 4-1 with a 3.82 ERA and the Dodgers are 6-1 in games he started after being promoted from Triple-A Albuquerque on April 11 to replace injured Opening Day starter Hiroki Kuroda.
Manager Joe Torre said that Jeff Weaver, who won Friday night's game in relief and lost Saturday night's, would start if Stults can't. Weaver is 1-0 in two starts this year.
Torre also said he plans to skip starter Eric Milton this week because of the day off Thursday. Milton made his first Major League start in two years Saturday night, walking four with a hit batter in four innings of a no-decision.
Milton would pitch out of the bullpen and be the long man if Weaver starts, Torre said.
Ken Gurnick is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The Ravens and Bengals have played in some memorable games in recent years, with Cincinnati winning three of the past four meetings between the two sides. Most expected the next matchup to take place sometime next fall, but two players are discussing meeting up before that.
Ravens FS Tom Zbikowski, an emerging boxer who will be stepping into the ring on March 12 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas to fight his second professional bout, challenged Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco to a fight via social media on Monday. The talkative wideout accepted the challenge, saying he "owed a ... whooping to Ray Lewis" but would gladly exchange that to fight Zbikowski.
Ochocinco started the war of words on Twitter, saying he was too fast and that Zbikowski's lack of hand speed would result in him going "nite nite" if they were to box. The Ravens safety responded, writing on his Facebook page: "Dear Ocho Cinco (I won't call you Johnson cause you only get one name change in my book), thanks for following my career. ... You and me at M&T Bank Stadium, charity four-round boxing match. You wear Orange and Black and I will wear Purple and black. If we do it in May, that should give you enough time to get ready. ... You game?"
Zbikowski followed that up on Twitter, saying the invitation was made in all seriousness, and asked Ochocinco's agent to work on setting something up.
The discussion concluded, so far, with Ochocinco saying, "in all seriousness I'd give you the ... whooping I owe Ray Lewis so let's go, n any of your other teammates can get beat up 2."
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A lot of people have made predictions on what would happen if there was a lockout and the players weren't bound to the letter of their contracts. But to our knowledge, nobody guessed that it would result in two players boxing each other for charity in the middle of an NFL stadium. While it's unlikely this fight ever takes place, it would be quite entertaining for football fans to see.
Note: The spelling inside the quotes is taken directly from the Twitter accounts of @ochocinco and @tommyzbikowski.


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Original Title: Shadow Dancer
Directors: James Marsh
Ireland / UK
100 min min
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A gritty political thriller, Shadow Dancer follows IRA agent Collette McVeigh as she's caught by the police and forced to inform on her family. Collette's handler, Mac (Clive Owen), is surprised and frustrated to find himself shut out of certain aspects of his own operation, while Collette is sure that her family and colleagues suspect her. An increasingly complex network of secrets and betrayals is uncovered in this stark, beautifully acted drama.


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For the Record: April 4, 2013
Faculty of Health Sciences
Karen M. Smith — Associate Dean, Continuing Professional Development
Alan Harrison, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic), is pleased to announce that Karen Smith has been appointed associate dean of continuing professional development for the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University for an initial term from January 1, 2013 to June 30, 2016. Dr. Smith had been serving as the interim associate dean of continuing professional development since September 2011.
Following the receipt of her MD from Queen's University in 1982 and the completion of her postgraduate training in physical medicine and rehabilitation at McMaster University, Dr. Smith returned to Queen's in 1994 as an associate professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. In 1998, she was appointed head of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Queen's University, Hotel Dieu Hospital, Kingston General Hospital and what was then Providence Continuing Care Centre, a position she held for 10 years. Dr. Smith was awarded tenure in 2000.
Dr. Smith received subspecialty certification in spinal cord injury medicine from the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in 2003 and she was awarded the Ron Wigle Mentorship Award for her achievements in mentorship in 2008. She has been the Clinical Director of the Acquired Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Services at the Providence Care St. Mary's of the Lake Site from 1994 to 2012 and she is also affiliated with Kingston General, Hotel Dieu and Brockville General Hospitals. Dr. Smith's clinical interests and expertise are in acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury and paediatric rehabilitation. Her research interests are in clinical trials, with current trials in the areas of primary care for persons with disabilities, quality of life, exercise and neurogenic bowel management.
In making this announcement, the provost expresses his appreciation for the excellent leadership provided by Dr. Smith as interim associate dean of continuing professional development.
Rosemary Brander — Director, Office of Interprofessional Education and Practice (OIPEP)
Richard Reznick, Dean (Faculty of Health Sciences), is pleased to announce that Rosemary Brander has been appointed director of the Office of Interprofessional Education and Practice (OIPEP) for the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University. In leading OIPEP, Dr. Brander will direct and champion the development of inter-professional education, research and scholarship, and patient-centred practice, in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Dr. Brander received her BSc in physiotherapy from Queen's University in 1981 and an MSc from the University of Western Ontario in 1991. In 2012, she completed her doctoral studies and received a PhD from Queen's.
For more than 30 years, Dr. Brander has been involved in a wide spectrum of patient-care, practice development and training in the field of physiotherapy, including: elder care, child development, acquired brain injury/acute care, physiotherapy, community services, orthopedics and pediatric care. She has contributed to these areas, as a leader, administrator, advocate, therapist, trainer and scholar.
From 1989-1991, Dr. Brander was a research physiotherapist at St. Joseph's Health Centre, London, where she initiated and led the first physiotherapy research project at SJHC for at‐risk infants discharged from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. She has held several leadership roles in Queen's academic health sciences centre. As manager of rehabilitation services at Providence Care from 2001 to 2005, she led more than 100 interdisciplinary staff in seven service units at four sites. Dr. Brander also led 70-plus interdisciplinary staff and program services as the program manager, specialized geriatric, at Providence Care from 2005 to 2010. Since 2010, she has been the senior researcher and program evaluator, Centre for Studies in Aging & Health, providing direction for research and evaluation activities in aging and health services in collaboration with internal and external partners.
An adjunct lecturer in the School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Dr. Brander has also contributed to advancing her profession with more than three dozen papers, articles and presentations.
Senate Academic Planning Task Force draft report on "virtualization and online learning"
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Just a week ago, the Texans were on cruise control. Winners of four in a row and ready to welcome back their best offensive player for the home stretch, they seemed poised not only to clinch their first postseason berth in franchise history, but perhaps host a game at Reliant Stadium. However, after overcoming the loss of WR Andre Johnson, OLB Mario Williams, and S Danieal Manning, among others, Houston will now face its greatest test: succeeding without QB Matt Schaub, reportedly out for the season with a Lisfranc injury.
On the surface, it might appear the loss of Schaub will be too much for head coach Gary Kubiak and his troops to survive. Schaub's replacement, former Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart, has not attempted a regular-season pass since 2009, and he has made only one start in the past four seasons. But the way we hear it, Leinart finds himself in an ideal situation — surrounded by tremendous weapons and coaching.
Kubiak and QB coach Greg Knapp are masters at preparing their pupils. Kubiak, a huge fan of Leinart's, is known for putting his QBs in the best position possible by finding out what throws and plays they are the most comfortable making each week and tailoring the game plan to fit their comfort level. The same can be said for Knapp, who treats his backups just like starters in the event they are pressed into action. Both coaches have sparkling track records working with QBs.
Although Leinart's stint in Arizona did not end well, with plenty of questions centering on his focus and commitment, we hear he has rededicated himself since arriving in Houston. Daily team observers attest he has kept a very low profile, blending in well and putting in plenty of extra time with Schaub and the coaching staff to learn the playbook, which has earned the respect of his teammates.
Leinart is hardly fleet of foot, but he is slightly more mobile than Schaub and should do fine in the Texans' bootleg and rollout-heavy offense, which is similar to the one Leinart excelled in at USC. He will have the league's best backfield and arguably the top receiver in the game at his disposal; Leinart's No. 1 responsibility will be making sound decisions and protecting the football.
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Sunset - Gulf Front - Ground Floor in Redington Shores
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- baths 2
- sleeps 5
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Gulf Front - Ground Floor 2 bedroom 2 bath, walk out the front door onto the front patio and then to the sandy white beach. Remodeled in a residential area. Covered parking. Master bedroom has a king size bed and a jacuzzi tub in the master bathroom. Second bedroom has a queen size bed. Fully equipped kitchen, with microwave oven and dishwasher, Ceramic tile through out the house, inside storage closet and outside shower. Private courtyard and beach access, private gas barbeque and laundry facility. There are TV's in the bedrooms and the livingroom, DVD and VCR also in the livingroom. Digital Cable, High Speed Internet Access and Telephone. Towels and all linens are provided. This is a NON-SMOKING APARTMENT.
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Teresa Llamazales (813) 333-5542
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Close to the Redington Pier, St. Petersburg Pier and many restaurants. Conveniently locatd near the St Petersburg and Tampa Airports. It's 45 minutes from Bush Gardens in Tampa. Walt Disney, Universal Studios and Sea World are less than 2 hours away and Johns Pass is approximately 10 minutes away.
activities and attractions in Redington Shores Gulf Coast Central
Within walking distance to Beach Access Shops, the famous karaoke Friendly Tavern and Trolley stop. Within a short distance of Amusement Parks, swimming, shelling, golf, tennis, biking boating, baketball, sailing, jet skiing, raketball, fishing, cinemas, museums and of course shoppig.
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$3,100 a month January thru April 2014 $3572 a mo. all inclusive
$2,900 a month May thru Sept or $700 a week $3348 a mo. all inclusive
$2,800 a month Oct thru Dec or $700 a week $3236 a mo. all inclusive
$1,000 for Holiday week $1220 all inclusive
12% tax fee and $100 cleaning fee
$100 pet charge
$200 Deposit to secure rental which becomes Security Deposit and it is refundable within a day or two of departure upon inspection.
Forfeit deposit if cancelled within 2 weeks of arrival
Minimum stay - 7 nights
Check In - 3:00 PM and Check Out - 10:00 AM
Teresa Llamazales (813) 333-5542
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1 head cauliflower or several celery roots ¼ cup butter ¼ cup organic or raw half and half Salt and pepper Steam cauliflower or celery roots in steamer or small amount of water until tender. Drain. In food processor, blend cauliflower or celery roots with remaining ingredients until smooth. You can't get this smooth […]Read More
Before I found Maximized Living, I had been diabetic for ten years. I weighed 260 pounds, and my sleep apnea made me miserable. Due to my size 48 waist, I needed clothes so large that I felt like I was wearing a tent. I was hooked up to a a C-PAP machine to sleep, my […]Read More
1 Tbs. coconut oil ½ small onion 6 pitted black olives (optional) 2 lbs spinach, kale or collards (broccoli can be used if you parboil it first) 1 tsp lemon juice 3 cloves garlic (optional) Salt and pepper ¼ cup crumbled feta (optional) Heat a large pan over medium high heat. Add oil and onion […]Read More
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