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Mobile businessman Harris Vaughan Morrissette was recommended this morning to the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees.
BIRMINGHAM | A new trustee and university president were chosen today by the University of Alabama System's Board of Trustees.
Ray Watts was selected unanimously as the seventh president of the University of Alabama-Birmingham.
"I love UAB, my collegiate alma mater. And I love my hometown of Birmingham and my home state of Alabama," said Watts, who graduated from UAB in 1976 with a bachelor's degree in engineering. "I am grateful for this opportunity."
Watts, who earned his medical degree from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, was a senior vice president and dean of UAB's School of Medicine prior to appointment.
Trustee John J. McMahon Jr. said Watts' selection came at the full recommendation of the search committee he headed. This committee was created after former school president Carol Garrison resigned last summer.
In his remarks to the trustees following his selection, Watts thanked UAB's Interim President Richard Marchase for overseeing the school these past six months.
"We have moved together on an upward trajectory under his leadership ...," Watts said. "As president, I am fortunate to take the reigns of a university that's on an upward trajectory.
"I am very excited about the future of UAB."
The Board of Trustees also elected Mobile businessman Harris Vaughan Morrissette to fulfill the unexpired term of Trustee Angus Cooper II, who stepped down from the board in September after less than three years into his most recent six-year term.
Cooper was first elected to the Board of Trustees in 2000.
Morrissette, the president of China Doll Rice & Beans and Dixie Lily Foods, was selected unanimously by the trustees' Nominating Committee.
According to his resume provided by the university system, Morrissette was director of EngerySouth Inc. in Mobile from 2001 until its sale in 2008, and was president and CEO of Marshall Biscuit Company from 1987 until its sale in 2007.
He is the past chairman of both the University of Alabama College of Commerce Board of Visitors and the Alabama Business Hall of Fame, and currently serves on the Business Council of Alabama, Economic Development Partnership of Alabama and the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Board.
Morrissette attends St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Mobile and is a graduate of the University of Alabama.
The Nominating Committee also elected current Trustee Marietta Urquhart, also of Mobile, to another six year term.
The Board of Trustees also unanimously approved the recommendations for capital and construction projects at the University of Alabama that was endorsed by the trustees' Physical Properties Committee. Among the projects was the approval of Davis Architects, for an amount not to exceed $782,500, as designer of a $1.875 million fountain and other improvements on Shelby Quad.
Also approved by the Board of Trustees was the layout and architectural design of a new facility along the Black Warrior River. The Docks and Park at Manderson Landing is a $568,000 project funded jointly by UA ($284,000) and the city of Tuscaloosa ($84,000) along with a $200,000 grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Boating and Infrastructure Grant Program.
The project will install a community eight-slot dock (plus one side tie-up) providing about 14 feet of width per boat as well as improve accessibility to the river by patrons to the park and areas near the Tuscaloosa RiverWalk.


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He just scored an 85-yard touchdown on Rutgers first offensive snap vs Louisville tonight. He caught a difficult pass between two defensive backs, then ran away from them. At 6-6, 225lbs. He ran away from smaller defensive backs. At that size.
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He's a redshirt sophomore but the guy who makes the videos I use is a Rutgers fan. He said a few weeks ago he was expected to return. Now he's saying he thinks he'll declare.
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Jim Schiebel of Butler had a feeling this morning about a certain lottery ticket at the convenience store near Evans City, so he bought it.
Even the $20 price and a tight family budget didn't dissuade him from the purchase.
That ticket turned out to be worth $1 million after he finished scratching it to reveal the prize.
After taxes he will be looking at more than $600,000, enough that he and his wife will be heading out on the honeymoon cruise they dreamed about but never took.


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PITTSBURGH — The former controller of a Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling firm has been charged in an ongoing federal investigation of more than $5.4 million allegedly embezzled from the Western Pennsylvania business.
The owner of Falcon Drilling LLC in Indiana, Pa., says he wants to review the criminal charges against his former employee before commenting. She's identified in court papers filed today as Cheryl Diane Brooks. Her defense attorney did not immediately return a call for comment.
In February, the chief operating officer of the company, 52-year-old Larry Winckler of Indiana, was charged by state police with embezzling nearly $1 million.
The state police charged Winckler based on information provided by Brooks, who was not charged then. The state charges against Winckler were dropped so federal prosecutors could take over the case.


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The Butler County Sheriff's Office has a program that helps people know if someone convicted of a crime moves into their neighborhood.
Feeling safe is nice.
People in Butler County have every reason to feel safe. We live in communities that are full of good people and our crime rates across the county prove that.
But when a tool to keep yourself and your family safer is available, it is shortsighted not to take advantage of it.
The Butler County Sheriff's Office has a program that helps people know if someone convicted of a crime moves into their neighborhood.
The OffenderWatch program is a system the sheriff's office uses to track registered offenders. It allows anyone to sign up for email alerts for up to two miles from their home.
I put my home address in just out of curiosity. More than 22 people have registered who live within two miles of my house. One is only a few doors down and a few more are on a street less than a block away.
These aren't people that were late for Sunday School two weeks in a row. Many have taken indecent liberties with a child or solicited a child for sex.
Others have been convicted of distribution of methamphetamines and other drugs.
Some are sex offenders convicted of crimes against adults. One of those offenders has to be in the running for ironic tattoo of the year with multiple crosses inked on his body and even a message that says "love hurts."
That knowledge forced me to have a tough discussion with my kids. Now they both know that some people are dangerous and they have to be careful when they are out playing on a trampoline or riding bikes.
Even if you never let your children out of your site around your house, you still have to send kids to school, daycare or even church.
With OffenderWatch, you can sign up school addresses and any other address that they go to. The program sends emails within 24 hours of an offender moving into the neighborhood.
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I think it was Dungy's first year that he selected Dwight Freeney. Much like our own Bruce Irvin, Freeney was seen as a one-trick pony, blazingly fast yet raw. The pick drew a level of criticism.
When questioned on that pick, Dungy (or whomever) stated Freeney's speed was vital to their pass rush. That speed KILLS at DE when you're playing with the lead. Dungy tailored his defense to the offense.
I think we could see similar in Seattle. Which is why I kind of expect to see Seattle sniff around the Bowes and Wallaces of the world. Add a true #1 receiver, without having to give up Sydney or Miller, and that Seahawks offense may vault to the best in the NFL.
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MONTGOMERY � Bernard Eugene Hukill, 77, of Montgomery, passed away Friday, Sept. 21, 2012 at home.
He was born Aug. 13, 1935 in North Adams, to Verl and Beulah (May) Hukill. He served in the US Army from 1958-61, and retired from Hillsdale Tool & Manufacturing Co. Bernard formerly belonged to South Woodbridge Pentecostal Church for over 30 years, where he served on their board, and he was currently attending El Bethel Church of God in Hillsdale. He was also a foster parent for seven years, and enjoyed golfing, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Teresa (Davis) Hukill whom he married Aug. 21, 1985; six daughters, Bridget (Nathan) Hukill of Litchfield, Charity (Terence Jenkins) Hukill of Montgomery, Hope (Ed) Knauss of Tennessee, Faith Hukill of Montgomery, Elizabeth Hukill of Montgomery and Hannah Hukill of Montgomery; three sons, Todd (Rachel) Hukill of Tennessee, Adam Hukill of Tennessee and Johnathan Hukill of Montgomery; three sisters, Joan (Lee) Brooks of Camden, Marlene (Dale) Parish of Ann Arbor and Judy (Robert) Robitchek of Texas; three brothers, Roland (Gwen) Hukill of Camden, Jerry (Beverly) Hukill of Hillsdale and Verl (Shirlyn) Hukill of Camden; and 10 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Vaughn; two sisters, Patricia Beadle and Jeanne Chase; and two sons, Matthew and Michael.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the El Bethel Church of God in Hillsdale, with Pastors Todd Hukill and David Spriggs officiating. Interment will follow in Woodbridge Cemetery.
Visitation is scheduled Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Eagle Funeral Home-George White Chapel in Reading.
Memorials to Mr. Hukill�s family to assist with expenses would be appreciated.
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MONTGOMERY � Bernard Eugene Hukill, 77, of Montgomery, passed away Friday, Sept. 21, 2012 at home.


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Now, Clayton is wrong pretty much 95% of the time these days, but I'd like this one to work out as he says. Just seems to make a ton of sense for both parties.


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A motorcyclist who hurt his jaw when he collided with a car Sunday was listed in good condition Monday at Memorial Medical Center.
Joseph A. Midiri, 61, of the 1900 block of Dial Court was struck by a car driven by Margarito Morales-Lopez, 24, of the 300 block of West Scarritt Avenue. The accident occurred at MacArthur Boulevard and Lawrence Avenue at 11:25 a.m.
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Smyrna Town Council passed a motion at their Jan. 22 meeting to waive town taxes for one local business, who will now donate the waived fees to the town's Redevelopment Authority.
Ed Ide, president of i3a construction management firm, recently decided to move his business to the Old Smyrna Theater at 106 W. Commerce St., and will share the building with Legacy Distilling.
Upon hearing that the town previously waived some fees for the owners of Legacy Distilling, Ide inquired about other incentives available for the business.
Ide approached council at the Jan. 22 meeting about waiving the property tax for Legacy Distilling's portion of the building. With a roughly $1,400 property tax, Legacy Distilling is responsible for about $1,000. If council agreed to waive the fee for a period of five years, Ide said he will match the monies if they are credited to the town's Redevelopment Authority Fund.
Ide said he would encourage other businesses to do the same, and he would pay his $400 portion of the building's tax.
Councilman Jeff Flairty said what Ide was doing is noble.
"I wish we had more business owners willing to commit to the community," Flairty said.
Council passed the motion to grant Legacy Distilling a tax relief of $1,000 for five years; the motion was amended to state at the end of the five-year period, the waiver can be reevaluated and renewed.
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11/14/2012 7:26amA nationally-recognized Southern Utah University football player now faces 10 felony charges stemming from child pornography found on his computer.
Chase ends in crash, 2 arrests
11/14/2012 7:50amPolice say two known gang members led officers on a short chase, but hit a parked car and a tree before officers arrested them.
Bigfoot in Utah County? National experts weigh in on viral video
11/14/2012 8:18amA YouTube video showing a Bigfoot-like creature in Provo Canyon has gone viral, garnering more than five million views. I sent the video to Bigfoot experts from around the country and asked them to analyze it. What they have to say may surprise you.
Gephardt Gets It: Spotting fraudulent checks in the mail
11/14/2012 8:39amWhat could possibly go wrong if someone sends you a check in the mail, and all you have to do is cash it?
Ex-Cedar Hills mayor sentenced to prison
11/14/2012 9:37amFormer Cedar Hills Mayor Eric A. Richardson shared a long, tearful embrace with his wife after a federal judge sentenced to prison for bank fraud Tuesday.
Airline fees: Are the little extras worth it?
11/14/2012 9:40amMany airlines are raising fares and charging more fees just in time for holiday travel. Are there any little extras that may be worth shelling out a little extra money for?
Glasses equipped with camera create transparency for SLCPD
11/14/2012 10:59amMounted on the side of a pair of sunglasses is what Salt Lake City Police Chief Chris Burbank says is the future of police work.
Study: Overweight teens need support, not criticism
11/14/2012 11:33amTeens who are overweight or obese report poor relationships with their parents, teachers, and friends; But often people don't know how to help, a new study says.
3 charged for allegedly dumping woman's body
11/14/2012 12:04pmThree people have been charged with abuse or desecration of a body, a third-degree felony, in connection with the discovery of a woman's body behind a downtown businesses last week.
Scammers targeting breast cancer donation campaigns
11/14/2012 6:04pmThe breast cancer awareness campaign has become so mainstream that there are billions made in donations each year. But some people who think they are donating to the cause are actually being scammed.
BYU researchers find gene mutation predicting Alzheimer's
11/14/2012 6:06pmResearchers at Brigham Young University have played a major role in discovering a new Alzheimer's risk gene.
19th-century baptistry discovered at new Provo LDS temple site
11/14/2012 6:10pmThe earliest known Utah County baptistry of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been discovered at the site of the old Provo Tabernacle.
Man arrested for attacking pet rabbit with sword
11/14/2012 6:22pmA man who was invited to spend the night at an acquaintance's house was arrested after police say the homeowner awoke to find the man attacking his daughter's pet rabbit with a sword.
Man killed himself in Ogden standoff, police say
11/14/2012 6:23pmA man found dead following a standoff with Ogden police died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the Weber County Attorney's Office announced Wednesday.
Teen chased up tree by Voldemort the fainting goat
11/14/2012 6:46pmIn an unusual encounter during his morning route, a 14-year-old Utah paperboy says a goat knocked him onto the ground and chased him up a tree.
Macy's to bring back ZCMI Candy Windows
11/14/2012 6:48pmReady or not, the holiday season is here and City Creek is kicking off its festivities Thursday night with the return of a very popular downtown holiday tradition.
More Utahns in need of food as holidays approach
11/14/2012 7:08pmWith the holidays quickly approaching, more and more Utahns are in need of assistance to survive. The food banks are seeing a 40 percent increase in the number of people asking for help, but the resources are limited.
Tips for reading to children with special needs
11/14/2012 7:27pmChildren with special needs, like autism, often love reading and being read to. This advice from a sensory storytime specialist librarian can help parents make the most of reading time with their children with special needs.
What to do with your investments as 'fiscal cliff' looms
11/14/2012 7:39pmTime is ticking toward the so-called "fiscal cliff," where several tax cuts expire and spending cuts go into effect. Still, agents appear to be urging clients to stay the course and not pull out of their investments.
Utah dark energy study hints at the end of the universe
11/14/2012 8:11pmWill it die with a bang or a whimper? Will the universe eventually collapse into a "Big Crunch," a fateful inverse of the "Big Bang?" Or will it expand forever until it leaves a void that is dark, lonely and astonishingly vast.
The nose knows: Humans can smell fear
11/14/2012 9:09pmUsing sweat from men who had watched fear- and disgust-inducing movies, researchers found that other people smell and reacted to those emotions when exposed to samples of the sweat.
Marital infidelity: less shocking than in the past, equally destructive
11/14/2012 10:22pmNo matter who is involved, a marital affair can destroy careers, fracture families and grabs headlines. But in recent years, such indiscretions have become less shocking.
Student facing charges for assaulting Cyprus High classmate
11/14/2012 10:38pmAn 18-year-old Cyprus High School student was charged with forcible sexual abuse after police said he tackled and groped a 17-year-old female classmate on campus last week.
Oregon couple thrilled with recovery of model train business
11/14/2012 10:39pmIt wasn't exactly the great train robbery, but an Oregon couple nearly lost their entire model train business while visiting Utah. Tuesday, Ogden police found the trains, and the business is back on track.
Cleanup continues following weekend storm; volunteers needed
11/14/2012 10:42pmThe winter storm that swept through Utah last weekend may be over, but cleanup efforts are far from finished. Now city leaders in Utah County are asking for help.
Man's body taken from mortuary in family dispute
11/14/2012 11:01pmThe death of a loved one is something that often brings families together, but just the opposite has happened in Duchesne County. One side of a man's family is claiming a body was taken from a funeral home, and the other side says they had every right to do what they did.
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State auditors investigating allegations that Terrebonne's former sheriff may have misused public money are focusing on spending related to a now-canceled reality TV show, officials said.
State auditors investigating allegations that Terrebonne's former sheriff may have misused public money are focusing on spending related to a now-canceled reality TV show, officials said.
Investigators with the state Legislative Auditor's Office have been reviewing the department's documents for three weeks, Sheriff's Office Attorney Bill Dodd said.
The investigators arrived days after current Sheriff Jerry Larpenter revealed the results of an independent audit he sought after taking office in July.
The report includes allegations of financial mismanagement and questionable spending during former Sheriff Vernon Bourgeois' last year in office. Based on the findings, Larpenter asked the Legislative Auditor's Office to examine finances during Bourgeois' entire four-year term.
State auditors come in teams of two and three, and have made multiple requests for time sheets and other paperwork related to "Cajun Justice," an A&E Network show based on Bourgeois, his office and its cases, Dodd said.
"There's a real question now as to whether he used Sheriff's Office equipment for personal gain," Dodd said.
State law prohibits public officials from financially benefiting from office, either during or immediately after their tenure, Dodd said.
Bourgeois starred in "Cajun Justice" and at one point identified himself as one of the show's executive producers.
Numerous efforts to contact Bourgeois since the independent audit report was released, including efforts to reach him for this story, were unsuccessful. He previously denied any wrongdoing.
The report, released in late December, is based on an audit Larpenter sought from the Louisiana certified public accounting firm Kolder, Champagne, Slaven & Co.
Bourgeois opted not to run for re-election after a single four-year term that ended June 30.
The private report questions whether deputies who appeared on "Cajun Justice" were paid by the show's producers while on the Sheriff's Office clock. It also includes allegations that the Sheriff's Office may not have received adequate compensation for the use of its equipment and resources in the TV show.
Larpenter said he questions whether the show's producers made money at the expense of Terrebonne's taxpayers.
"I heard about one local individual who got paid $25,000 for the use of his boat" by film crews, Larpenter said. The Sheriff's Office got $32,000 for two years of filming — $1,500 for each of the 21 episodes that were televised — "and they used all our equipment, all our boats. Does that sound fair?"
State Legislative Auditor Daryl Purpera confirmed that his accountants are conducting a audit of the office, which "we are carrying out as expeditiously as we can. We'll be issuing a report once it's complete."
Purpera declined further comment.
The legislative auditor's report will be turned over to the state Attorney General's Office if it determines wrongdoing or mismanagement took place.
Dodd said the auditors have asked to see the time sheets of Sheriff's Office employees who took part in the show.
But time sheets don't exist for the first year crews filmed, he said.
The lack of time sheets is one of the issues cited in the private auditors' report.
The state auditors plan to tackle the problem by interviewing the deputies involved, sources said, and have already talked to at least one.
Jacob Fonseca, a former deputy who appeared on the show and now lives in Pennsylvania, said he hasn't been contacted by auditors and won't talk to them if they do call.
When asked why, he said, "I don't feel like it's my concern anymore."
Fonseca said he was filmed at least once while on duty, but he wasn't paid by the producers for that time.
"I was told that as long as we were on the clock, we could not receive compensation from producers because it would be double dipping," he said.
Any other financial arrangements were "between the sheriff and the (film) company," Fonseca said, adding the sheriff "was my boss. Whatever he said went."
Fonseca wouldn't comment on if or how much he was paid for scenes filmed during his off hours.
"I'm not allowed to talk about that," he said. "We signed confidentiality agreements."
Larpenter cancelled the office's involvement in the show after taking office, calling it "gross negligence of taxpayers' dollars" because Bourgeois "used personnel, equipment and gas to produce a TV program that's irrelevant to the Sheriff's Office and Terrebonne Parish."
Larpenter said he's especially offended that "everything was staged. It wasn't reality TV. It wasn't even recreated. It was fabricated."
He said efforts are under way to tally the numbers and type of equipment used by the show's producers, as well as the man hours, in the hopes of assigning a dollar amount to the "Cajun Justice" production.


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Effects of Ribavirin on Zidovudine or Stavudine
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00021632
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : August 31, 2001
Last Update Posted : May 19, 2015
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The purpose of this study is to see how treatment of hepatitis C (HCV) patients with ribavirin (RBV) affects the anti-HIV drugs stavudine (d4T) or zidovudine (ZDV).
Studies have shown that RBV may interfere with the action of ZDV and d4T. There is little information about the way these drugs interact in the body. This study will examine how the drug RBV affects levels of ZDV or d4T in patients who are currently on stable anti-HIV therapy.
|Condition or disease
|HIV Infections Hepatitis C
RBV, a nucleoside analogue, is used for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in alliance with interferon-alfa 2a/2b in patients with HIV-1. The mechanism of action of RBV has led to in vitro studies examining the agonism/antagonism in efficacy occurring when used in combination with nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). The primary objective of the pharmacology component of this current study will be the evaluation of the effect of RBV on the intracellular activation of ZDV or d4T owing to the reported antagonism observed in vitro.
Pharmacokinetic (PK) evaluations for plasma ZDV or d4T and intracellular ZDV or d4T and measurements of their triphosphate anabolites are performed before initial RBV dosing (within 2 weeks of visit) and 8 weeks after RBV administration. Thymidine triphosphate (TTP) concentrations also are quantitated to permit estimation of the ratio of active drug to endogenous triphosphate concentrations.
For entry, prior to RBV dosing, blood samples are collected within 2 hours prior to the ZDV or d4T dose and then at Hours 1, 4, and 8 post dosing. Following the entry PK blood draws, patients initiate RBV treatment within 2 weeks of the first PK study day.
For the Week 8 evaluation (measured as 8 weeks following initiation of RBV), blood samples are collected prior to the ZDV or d4T dose and then at Hours 1, 4, and 8 post dosing.
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|32 participants
|Official Title:
|Pharmacokinetic Evaluation of the Effects of Ribavirin (RBV) on Zidovudine (ZDV) or Stavudine (d4T) Triphosphate (TP) Formation
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- Are at least 13 years of age.
- Have written consent from parent or guardian if under 18 years of age.
- Have HIV infection.
- Have been receiving ZDV or d4T for at least 4 weeks prior to study entry.
- Are planning to receive RBV-containing hepatitis treatment through their doctor or through coenrollment in another ACTG protocol within 2 weeks following entry into the study.
- Have not received RBV for at least 6 months prior to study entry if they were previously treated with RBV.
- Weigh more than 110 pounds (50 kg).
Exclusion Criteria
Patients will not be eligible for this study if they:
- Are pregnant.
- Use rifampin, rifabutin, pyrazinamide, isoniazid, ganciclovir, or hydroxyurea within 14 days of study entry.
- Abuse alcohol or drugs. Patients in methadone programs may participate.
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00021632
|United States, California
|UCLA CARE Ctr
|Los Angeles, California, United States, 90095
|San Mateo AIDS Program / Stanford Univ
|Stanford, California, United States, 943055107
|Stanford Univ Med Ctr
|Stanford, California, United States, 943055107
|Willow Clinic / Stanford Univ
|Stanford, California, United States, 94305
|United States, Maryland
|Johns Hopkins Hosp
|Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21287
|United States, Ohio
|MetroHealth Medical Center
|Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44109-1998
|Study Chair:
|Francesca Aweeka
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|Responsible Party:
|National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00021632 History of Changes
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ACTG A5092s
AACTG A5092s
ACTG A5092s
10919 ( Registry Identifier: DAIDS-ES )
|First Posted:
|August 31, 2001 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|May 19, 2015
|Last Verified:
|July 2013
Keywords provided by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID):
Drug Interactions
Drug Therapy, Combination
Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
Anti-HIV Agents
Area Under Curve
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Hepatitis C
HIV Infections
Hepatitis, Viral, Human
Virus Diseases
Flaviviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Liver Diseases
Digestive System Diseases
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Immune System Diseases
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Anti-Retroviral Agents
Anti-HIV Agents


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Lebanon feels the boomerang effect of the conflict in Syria with a spike in violence both in the north and in Beirut. François Picard's panel ponders the potential radicalisation of Lebanese politics and the consequences for the wider region.
- Moufid JABER. Head of Political Research, Middle East Center Beirut;
- Rouzbeh PARSI. Research Fellow, European Institute for Security Studies;
- Ziad MAJED. Assistant Professor, American University of Paris;
- Javier ESPINOSA. Middle East correspondent, El Mundo (from Beirut).
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Vivian June Passage (Foster), 63, of Bay Mills, passed away Nov. 20, 2012, with her family by her side. She was born April 11, 1949, in Oklahoma.
Vivian is survived by those whom she held dear and who will remember her with deep love: her husband, Robert, her children: Charissa, Dakota, Robert II, Kathy and Patty; and her grandchildren: Athena, Tabby, Chelsea, Kayla, Selena, Robert and Victor. She is also survived by a brother, sisters, aunts, uncles, and many nieces and nephews.
Vivian was retired from her career as a social worker for the state of Michigan, and was, along with Robert, a licensed foster care provider for about 15 years. There was always room for others in her heart, home and at her table. She was known for her passion for cats. She was also an active volunteer of the North America Indian Association of Detroit and the Bay Mills Annual Veterans Pow Wow.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 24, at the Hovie Funeral Home in Sault Ste. Marie from 1-3 p.m. The luncheon will follow the services from 4-6 p.m. at the Armella B. Parker (Senior Center) in Bay Mills.
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ESSENBURG, REV. GERALD L. "JERRY", age 71, died Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, 2012 in Sault Ste. Marie. He was born April 27, 1941 in Borculo. Funeral arrangements are in the care of Reamer Galer Funeral Home in Pickford.
HORNUNG, ANTON H. "TONY", age 91, of Bruce Township, Mich. died Wednesday morning, Nov. 21, 2012 at War Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at this time, but will be announced by C.S. Mulder Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
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As December sets to close 2012, it is a good time to reflect on the year and talk about how things went.
The year started off with a new leader at the helm of the Durango Police Department. Chief Jim Spratlen celebrated one year in office in June, and two captains and a lieutenant celebrated one year in their new appointments in June and July. With all of this change, one thing remained consistent: the dedication of the men and women serving the police department and their commitment to serve and protect the residents of this community.
The command staff members are very proud of all officers working at the police department, and we cant thank them enough for their hard work, dedication and daily sacrifices to help keep Durango a great place to live.
Thanks to the hard work and dedication of many members of the community, the department celebrated many successful events this year.
It started with another successful and safe Snowdown. Event organizers have a long-standing partnership with the police department, and public safety always is a top priority.
Then came a hot and dry summer, and then many wildfires in the area. In July, residents were advised of a fireworks ban. As tough as that was, you followed the ban and understood when the city had to cancel its fireworks display. We had no fires as a result of Fourth of July fireworks.
After that, we had the USA Pro Cycling Challenge. This event was controversial in reference to the number of spectators; however, the police department and the city were prepared to handle large crowds. The event was without incident and was safe for spectators and riders alike.
Then came Ignacio Bike Week. Although we didnt have many events planned for Durango, bikers stayed here and enjoyed the downtown atmosphere. Most bikers were respectful of law enforcement, and this event also went off without incident. We had no fatal motorcycle accidents during this weekend.
Durango Connect was thrust in there along with national attention during the election. First lady Michelle Obama made a campaign appearance here, followed by an appearance by Republican vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan. The police department worked closely with the Secret Service and Capitol Police, and both of these events were safe for all involved.
After all of that, we had the unsanctioned Zombie March and Halloween festivities to plan for. This year went much better and was much safer than last year, resulting in few arrests. We want to thank Fort Lewis College staff members and faculty, as well as the students who helped make this a safe event.
These events required extensive preplanning and organization from the department so public safety was maintained. While all of these events were taking place, we still were fighting crime.
We arrested three sexual assault suspects, several suspects for child pornography, several car burglars, a ring of thieves who stole property from a family suffering a great tragedy, several thieves (one of which used her grandchildren as a distraction) and hundreds of drivers for DUI.
As great as this department is, we still understand that none of this is possible without the support we receive from this community. Thank you, and enjoy a safe and happy holiday season.
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'Celebrate Jesus' event set for Sept. 15
A "Celebrate Jesus" event that focuses on the love and goodness of God is set for 2 to 5 p.m.
Sept. 15 in Jackson Park. With more than 50 area churches participating, the event will draw people from all over Henderson County and beyond to enjoy fellowship, food, testimonies and music.
The prime objective, according to Pastor Bill Campbell of First Presbyterian Church in Hendersonville and president of the Henderson County Ministerial Association, will be to bring Christians together to honor God.
Those planning to attend are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or a blanket and picnic food.
To avoid scheduling conflicts, most local churches are planning to cancel Sunday evening events on Sept. 15. Should there be inclement weather, "Celebrate Jesus" will be moved to Upward Christian Fellowship, 991 Upward Road in Flat Rock.
The event is sponsored by the Henderson County Ministerial and the Carolina Baptist Association. Call 828-290-9745, email celebratejesushvl@ gmail.com or visit celebratejesus.com for more information.
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God has blessed the WNC Baptist Church family in finding a permanent place to worship and members are humbled and excited to share the good news.
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St. James Episcopal Church at 766 N. Main St., Hendersonville, will celebrate Sesquicentennial Sunday beginning at 7:30 a.m. Sept. 15.
The event celebrates the 150-year anniversary of its consecration in 1863. Parishioners and special guests will gather for a day of remembrance and rededication. The Rt. Rev. G. Porter Taylor, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina, will preach at the 7:30 a.m. worship service.
At the 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services, he will preach and rededicate the church in a special ceremony. There will be Scripture readings by those appointed for the Feast of St. James the Apostle.
St. James has commissioned the writing of two special sesquicentennial anthems. The 9 a.m. service anthem will be sung by Alleu!, the church's folk-style music group. Accompanied by organ and trumpet, the St. James Choir will premiere the second anthem at the 11:15 a.m. service.
It was written by composer Robert Powell of Greenville, S.C., author of more than 300 works.
The six-stanza hymn concertato, "Take Thy Fill of Joy," is a setting of John Keble's poem, "St. James Day."
After the final worship service, an old-fashioned picnic lunch will be enjoyed on the church grounds. Call 828-693-9351 for more information.
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Children's classes for 3-year-olds and younger, 4 years old through fifth grade, and sixth grade and older will begin at 9:10 a.m.
Youth group for eighthgraders and older will be at 5:30 p.m. on the first, second and fourth Sunday of each month.
Also at 9:10 a.m., adults are welcome to attend a class exploring many of the familiar parables used by Jesus.
The 10-week study, based on Harry Wendt's book "The Parables of Jesus," will add new insight for many as we explore the parables through ancient Middle Eastern eyes.
Adult forums and dinners will begin on Wednesday with Pastor Mary Shore leading a four-part series on time, talent and treasure. The first session will be on sharing time. The sessions are at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Dinner is served at 5 p.m.
Reservations for dinner can be made by calling the church office at 828-8833680.
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Kansas City Chiefs 1. Eric Fisher, left tackle, Central Michigan. 63. Travis Kelce, tight end, Cincinnati. 96. Knile Davis, running back, Arkansas. 99. Nico Johnson, inside linebacker, Alabama. 134. Sanders Commings, cornerback, Georgia. 170. Eric Kush, center, California (PA). 204. Braden Wilson, fullback, Kansas State. 207. Mike Catapano, defensive end, Princeton. Overview: GM John Dorsey and coach Andy Reid entered the draft without a second-round pick following the Alex Smith trade. Their failed Branden Albert trade bid ensured it stayed that way. Kansas City still drafted left tackle Fisher with the first pick and plucked day-one talent Kelce at the beginning of round three. Their draft dropped off precipitously from there. Selecting workout warrior running back Davis over Johnathan Franklin was one of the worst picks of the 2013 draft. If Davis' college tape means anything for his NFL future -- and I believe it does -- he won't be long for the league. Johnson is a two-down role player and special teamer at best. Commings has been billed as a physical press corner, but I watched his tape and found him to be allergic to contact. The Catapano pick offered late-round value, but otherwise I was unimpressed by this eight-man haul. Grade: C- Miami Dolphins 3. Dion Jordan, defensive end, Oregon. 54. Jamar Taylor, cornerback, Boise State. 77. Dallas Thomas, guard/tackle, Tennessee. 93. Will Davis, cornerback, Utah State. 104. Jelani Jenkins, inside linebacker, Florida. 106. Dion Sims, tight end, Michigan State. 164. Mike Gillislee, running back, Florida. 166. Caleb Sturgis, kicker, Florida. 250. Don Jones, safety, Arkansas State. Overview: GM Jeff Ireland was pick-rich after unloading Brandon Marshall and Vontae Davis -- two premier NFL starters -- for pennies on the dollar. Those bad trades are factored into Miami's grade. After more trades, the Fins wound up turning the two Marshall third-rounders into Michael Egnew, B.J. Cunningham, blocking tight end Sims, and part of the deal that brought underwhelming corner prospect Davis. For Vontae, they got Taylor straight up. Jordan has a chance to be the best player in this draft class. I like Taylor. Gillislee could be a year-one upgrade on Daniel Thomas if he demonstrates consistency in pass protection. Jones has starter measurables and offered value at the tail end of day three. But Ireland can't be let off the hook for his past talent-shaving trades just because he snuck them into last offseason. The Fins are still paying the piper, and after nauseatingly producing four consecutive losing seasons Ireland has cost himself all possible benefit of the doubt. Grade: D+ New England Patriots 52. Jamie Collins, defensive end, Southern Miss. 59. Aaron Dobson, receiver, Marshall. 83. Logan Ryan, cornerback, Rutgers. 91. Duron Harmon, safety, Rutgers. 102. Josh Boyce, receiver, TCU. 226. Michael Buchanan, defensive end, Illinois. 235. Steve Beauharnais, inside linebacker, Rutgers. Overview: The Patriots entered the draft with just five picks and did well to maneuver down the board, picking up more chances to improve their roster. Collins is an underrated, explosive edge rusher. Dobson had the best hands of any receiver in the draft. Boyce can really run, and Buchanan is talented enough to develop into an eventual NFL contributor. Ryan will play on special teams and may eventually push slot cornerback Kyle Arrington for snaps. The Patriots drafted several solid prospects and could get surprise impact from some members of the group, but New England is a win-now team and I'm not confident this draft will help them get where they want to be in 2013. Grade: C- New York Jets 9. Dee Milliner, cornerback, Alabama. 13. Sheldon Richardson, defensive tackle, Missouri. 39. Geno Smith, quarterback, West Virginia. 72. Brian Winters, guard, Kent State. 141. Oday Aboushi, tackle, Virginia. 178. William Campbell, guard, Michigan. 215. Tommy Bohanon, fullback, Wake Forest. Overview: The fact that the Jets surrendered Hall of Fame talent Darrelle Revis for the 13th pick (and a 2014 third-rounder) is factored into their grade. GM John Idzik was still savvy enough to pull off a productive trade of his own, sending pick No. 106 to the Saints for new feature back Chris Ivory. Rather than adhere to a position-specific strategy, Idzik made selections working straight down his board. Milliner and Richardson upgrade the pass defense. Smith was the Jets' No. 1-rated quarterback and figures to start over David Garrard as a rookie. (Mark Sanchez will be released.) Winters is a highly impressive prospect and probable Week 1 starter at right guard. Aboushi, Campbell, and Bohanon may amount to mid- to late-round throwaways, but the Jets got better in this draft with five starting-caliber talents, including Ivory. Revis' loss still keeps their grade in check. Grade: C+ Oakland Raiders 12. D.J. Hayden, cornerback, Houston. 42. Menelik Watson, tackle, Florida State. 66. Sio Moore, linebacker, Connecticut. 112. Tyler Wilson, quarterback, Arkansas. 172. Nick Kasa, tight end, Colorado. 181. Latavius Murray, running back, Central Florida. 184. Mychal Rivera, tight end, Tennessee. 205. Stacy McGee, defensive tackle, Oklahoma. 209. Brice Butler, receiver, San Diego State. 233. David Bass, defensive end, Missouri Western. Overview: The Raiders came away from GM Reggie McKenzie's first draft with a goose egg and signed several 2012 free-agent busts, from Mike Brisiel and Dave Tollefson to Shawntae Spencer and Ron Bartell. McKenzie also traded for Matt Flynn, a non-solution for Oakland's long-term quarterback woes. Entering the draft, I worried McKenzie was simply struggling to identify talent. This haul eased some concerns. The Hayden and Wilson picks stand out as quality value additions of potential franchise changers. Wilson doesn't have the greatest arm and isn't the most accurate thrower, but he was the best quarterback in the draft in terms of pocket toughness. Kasa, Murray, and Bass were worthwhile late-round stabs. Watson will probably start at right tackle as a rookie, which is where he played last year at Florida State. I like Moore as a prospect, but didn't understand the fit. The Raiders are still desperate for pass rushers. Grade: B- Pittsburgh Steelers 17. Jarvis Jones, outside linebacker, Georgia. 48. Le'Veon Bell, running back, Michigan State. 79. Markus Wheaton, receiver, Oregon State. 111. Shamarko Thomas, strong safety, Syracuse. 115. Landry Jones, quarterback, Oklahoma. 150. Terry Hawthorne, cornerback, Illinois. 186. Justin Brown, receiver, Oklahoma. 206. Vince Williams, inside linebacker, Florida State. 223. Nick Williams, defensive end, Samford. Overview: There's a lot to like about this draft on paper. Just keep in mind Pittsburgh sent a 2014 third-round pick to Cleveland in exchange for No. 111. Hard-hitting Thomas was a value there, but may only help on special teams for the next year and is a tight-hipped safety prospect, which is why he was available in round four. Jones and Bell are day-one starters, while Wheaton should have every opportunity to win a job in three-receiver sets as the "X" when Emmanuel Sanders kicks inside to the slot. Vince Williams is a physical inside thumper. Nick is built ideally to play five-technique end in Pittsburgh's 3-4 defense and has developmental athleticism. Hawthorne was once a projected future first-rounder. Jones has a great arm and quick release, though he'll have to improve his in-pocket courage to pan out. I think the Steelers added good football players and can expect immediate impact from two to three acquisitions, but giving up next year's third-rounder is still bothersome when the team cannot be sure Thomas will be a productive NFL player. Grade: C+ San Diego Chargers 11. D.J. Fluker, right tackle, Alabama. 38. Manti Te'o, inside linebacker, Notre Dame. 76. Keenan Allen, receiver, California. 145. Steve Williams, cornerback, California. 179. Tourek Williams, outside linebacker, FIU. 221. Brad Sorensen, quarterback, Southern Utah. Overview: Rookie GM Tom Telesco's first draft netted just one clear-cut value pick in Allen. More disturbingly, Fluker was the only front-five addition to arguably the NFL's worst offensive line. Telesco has been praised for stealing Allen in round three, but I'm not sure that pick helps the offense whatsoever if Philip Rivers isn't protected. And pass protection was Fluker's weakness in college, surrendering 5.5 sacks and 15.5 more hurries last season. He can be made to look silly by speedy edge rushers. The Williamses bring to the table athleticism and core special teams value, but neither projects as a future NFL starter. Sorensen is coming off a disappointing senior season at a small school. Te'o can be a solid two-down inside linebacker if protected by massive defensive tackles, but wasn't worth the trade up, which cost San Diego the Nos. 45 and 110 overall picks. I just find it shocking that Telesco showed so little urgency about upgrading his offensive line. Grade: D Tennessee Titans 10. Chance Warmack, guard, Alabama. 34. Justin Hunter, receiver, Tennessee. 70. Blidi Wreh-Wilson, cornerback, Connecticut. 97. Zaviar Gooden, outside linebacker, Missouri. 107. Brian Schwenke, center, California. 142. LaVar Edwards, defensive end, LSU. 202. Khalid Wooten, cornerback, Nevada. 248. Daimion Stafford, safety, Nebraska. Overview: The players acquired look impressive at first glance, but dig deeper and there are concerns about the class as a whole and the costs to put it together. In the trade up for Hunter, Tennessee surrendered pick Nos. 40 (Tank Carradine) and 216 (Charles Johnson), on top of a 2014 third-round pick. All that for a six-spot jump in round two, which netted a receiver with great physical gifts but suspect hands. It was a steep price. Warmack adds needed power to the Titans' line, but was a largely ineffective second-level blocker at Alabama due to limited movement skills. He's a phone-booth player entering a zone scheme. Schwenke and Gooden stand out as value picks, but Tennessee did little to upgrade its porous pass defense and still needs to get more physical on Jerry Gray's side of the ball. Regardless of draft results, Jake Locker's third-year progress -- or lack thereof -- will determine whether or not the Titans field a competitive 2013 football team. And it'll probably determine Gray, GM Ruston Webster, and coach Mike Munchak's future in Nashville. Grade: C-
Bang it here for 2013 NFC Draft Grades. Baltimore Ravens 32. Matt Elam, strong safety, Florida. 56. Arthur Brown, inside linebacker, Kansas State. 94. Brandon Williams, nose tackle, Missouri Southern. 129. John Simon, outside linebacker, Ohio State. 130. Kyle Juszczyk, fullback, Harvard. 168. Ricky Wagner, tackle, Wisconsin. 200. Kapron Lewis-Moore, defensive end, Notre Dame. 203. Ryan Jensen, guard, Colorado State-Pueblo. 238. Aaron Mellette, receiver, Elon. 247. Marc Anthony, cornerback, California. Overview: The Ravens entered Thursday with an AFC-high 12 picks. They proceeded to replenish a defense picked apart in free agency with first- and second-day value grabs that address immediate needs. Elam and Brown are plug-and-play starters who add physicality up the middle. Experienced covering slot receivers, Elam is an upgrade on outgoing Bernard Pollard, while Brown's game tape was arguably indicative of a top-20 overall player. Williams is a quick-footed 340-pound nose tackle with pocket-pushing ability. Simon draws comparisons to James Harrison as a stubby, if stout rush linebacker prospect with a deceptively explosive first step. Juszczyk, Wagner, Lewis-Moore, and Anthony look like future role players. Mellette was another terrific late-round value pick. Once GM Ozzie Newsome gets left tackle Bryant McKinnie re-signed, the Ravens' 2013 lineups will near completion. And I think the product can be better than what Baltimore put on the field in 2012. Grade: B+ Buffalo Bills 16. E.J. Manuel, quarterback, Florida State. 41. Robert Woods, receiver, USC. 46. Kiko Alonso, linebacker, Oregon. 78. Marquise Goodwin, receiver, Texas. 105. Duke Williams, safety, Nevada. 143. Jonathan Meeks, safety, Clemson. 177. Dustin Hopkins, kicker, Florida State. 222. Chris Gragg, tight end, Arkansas. Overview: A high-risk, potentially high-reward draft. Top Bills personnel men Buddy Nix and Doug Whaley deserve kudos for pre-draft misdirection that convinced everyone Ryan Nassib or even perhaps Matt Barkley would be the No. 8 pick. Instead, they traded down to acquire more valuable choices and still came away with real franchise quarterback target Manuel. I'm admittedly skeptical of Manuel's NFL future, but Buffalo's execution was impressive. Woods, Alonso, Williams, and Gragg were solid value selections. The former two can help right away. The jury is out on whether Goodwin upgrades on in-house speedster T.J. Graham. Meeks and Hopkins were suspect picks. Grade: C+ Cincinnati Bengals 21. Tyler Eifert, tight end, Notre Dame. 37. Giovani Bernard, running back, North Carolina. 53. Margus Hunt, defensive end, SMU. 84. Shawn Williams, safety, Georgia. 118. Sean Porter, outside linebacker, Texas A&M. 156. Tanner Hawkinson, tackle, Kansas. 190. Rex Burkhead, running back, Nebraska. 197. Cobi Hamilton, receiver, Arkansas. 240. Reid Fragel, tackle, Ohio State. 251. T.J. Johnson, center/guard, South Carolina. Overview: The Bengals have done a great job of value drafting in recent years, and I don't think that changed here. Eifert was an obvious best-available selection and gives Cincy the athletic movement tight end Jermaine Gresham was supposed to be. Bernard should run circles around plodder BenJarvus Green-Ellis in camp, adding sorely needed playmaking ability to the backfield. Hunt is a Combine freak with unimpressive college tape and turns 26 years old before the season, but he couldn't have landed in a better spot. He'll receive Mike Zimmer and Marvin Lewis' tutelage as a developmental project while riding the bench initially behind one of the NFL's top front fours. Williams, Porter, Burkhead, Hamilton, and Fragel could all be contributors within the next year or two. Quarterback remains an issue in Cincinnati, but the rest of the roster is becoming awfully good. Grade: B Cleveland Browns 6. Barkevious Mingo, outside linebacker, LSU. 68. Leon McFadden, cornerback, San Diego State. 175. Jamoris Slaughter, strong safety, Notre Dame. 217. Armonty Bryant, defensive end, East Central (OK). 227. Garrett Gilkey, tackle, Chadron State. Overview: I contemplated factoring Josh Gordon into this grade -- he was a 2012 second-round Supplemental Pick and cost Cleveland its 2013 second-round choice -- but decided against it because the pick was made by a prior regime. New GM Mike Lombardi does deserve credit for the Davone Bess trade, which netted Cleveland a reliable chain-moving slot receiver and all told cost very little. Along the way, the Browns invested in the 2014 draft, acquiring third- and fourth-round picks next year via trades with Pittsburgh and Indianapolis. Mingo was the most naturally explosive edge presence in this draft. McFadden may be stretched covering outside receivers in the NFL, but projects as an upgrade on Buster Skrine at nickel back. Bryant has some upside as a small-school project. Slaughter can be a core special teamer if his Achilles' is right. Lombardi's first draft haul underwhelms on paper, but the Browns can capitalize on his forward-minded thinking next year. Grade: C Denver Broncos 28. Sylvester Williams, defensive tackle, North Carolina. 58. Montee Ball, running back, Wisconsin. 90. Kayvon Webster, cornerback, South Florida. 146. Quanterus Smith, defensive end, Western Kentucky. 161. Tavarres King, receiver, Georgia. 173. Vinston Painter, tackle, Virginia Tech. 234. Zac Dysert, quarterback, Miami of Ohio. Overview: The early rounds of VP of Player Personnel John Elway's third Broncos draft were largely by the book. Perhaps only Webster could be considered a reach, but he was a late third-rounder and adds quality secondary depth. Elway found potential late-round gems. Speed rusher Smith was leading the nation in sacks last year -- including three against Alabama's offensive line -- before tearing his left ACL in mid-November. King won't play right away, but offers starting-caliber potential down the line with 4.47 jets and separation skills. Although inexperienced, Painter is long armed and highly athletic with upside to develop into a starter at tackle or left guard. Dysert was a favorite of Rotoworld draft guru Josh Norris, whom I trust. Norris encourages not being surprised if Dysert eventually overtakes shaky 2012 second-round pick Brock Osweiler behind Peyton Manning. Grade: B Houston Texans 27. DeAndre Hopkins, receiver, Clemson. 57. D.J. Swearinger, safety, South Carolina. 89. Brennan Williams, tackle, North Carolina. 95. Sam Montgomery, outside linebacker, LSU. 124. Trevardo Williams, outside linebacker, Connecticut. 176. David Quessenberry, tackle/guard, San Jose State. 195. Alan Bonner, receiver, Jacksonville State. 198. Chris Jones, defensive tackle, Bowling Green. 201. Ryan Griffin, tight end, Connecticut. Overview: Perhaps no AFC team found a better first-round fit than Hopkins in Houston. A Roddy White-type talent, Hopkins is a pro-ready bookend for X receiver Andre Johnson, playing Z and in the slot. Hard-hitting, trash-talking Swearinger will be a third safety as a rookie, but adds special teams value and could grow into the Texans' next Glover Quin. Williams is an athletic, finesse right tackle prospect capable of putting immediate pressure on inconsistent starter Derek Newton. An LSU base 4-3 end, Montgomery is a questionable schematic fit for Houston's 3-4 but was a value pick. Williams is undersized but wildly explosive off the age. Quessenberry is another zone-blocking prospect. I liked the late-round stab at Jones, who dominated the MAC last season. Grade: B Indianapolis Colts 24. Bjoern Werner, outside linebacker, Florida State. 86. Hugh Thornton, guard, Illinois. 121. Khaled Holmes, center, USC. 139. Montori Hughes, defensive tackle, Tennessee-Martin. 192. John Boyett, safety, Oregon. 230. Kerwynn Williams, running back, Utah State. 254. Justice Cunningham, tight end, South Carolina. Overview: Keep in mind Colts GM Ryan Grigson also surrendered a 2014 fourth-round pick in the trade up for Hughes early in round five. I'm surprised Grigson mortgaged part of his future for a small-schooler with a checkered character background. Not only is Werner an odd fit for Chuck Pagano's 3-4 defense, but his tendency to give up on plays after initially being blocked was disconcerting on game film. Contrary to popular belief – which may be racially driven -- the player's motor is an issue. I liked the Thornton pick, but not Holmes. I didn't love many of Grigson's free-agency moves or his draft as a whole, and this grade will be low. But the 2012 NFL Executive of the Year has earned every ounce of the benefit of the doubt. The Colts have a top-15 roster a year after going 2-14, thanks in large part to Grigson's scouting. He knows more than me. Grade: C- Jacksonville Jaguars 2. Luke Joeckel, right tackle, Texas A&M. 33. Johnathan Cyprien, strong safety, FIU. 64. Dwayne Gratz, cornerback, Connecticut. 101. Ace Sanders, receiver, South Carolina. 135. Denard Robinson, running back, Michigan. 169. Josh Evans, free safety, Florida. 208. Jeremy Harris, cornerback, New Mexico State. 210. Demetrius McCray, cornerback, Appalachian State. Overview: Rookie GM Dave Caldwell inherited one of the league's most talent-starved rosters from annual draft-misser Gene Smith. Caldwell's approach was to simply land good football players, which makes sense because Jacksonville doesn't have many of them. Joeckel and Cyprien were widely considered first-round locks before the draft, and I thought press-corner Gratz was a sleeper for the top 32. 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My Friend in a Greek Orthodox church in Melbourne referred to the old ladies (yayades) standing in line at the end for the antidoro as the scrum (rugby team) because of how strong they are at pushing to get to the end! Another incident the son of the priest told us was that people were in line for the antidoro and they were visually pushing people to get the the front and the priest got so angry he grabbed the antidoro ran to the front door of the church and yelled "he who is first shall be served last and he who is last shall be first" everyone was then solemnly quiet and acted orderly after that and the people at the front were last!
I have often wondered during my visits to EO parishes what the priest is thinking of the umm less then attentive behaviour of his flock. Do you have any theories of *why* this is so common? I've seen it in mostly slavic parishes here and you've had it in Greek ones in Australia. Ebor
I am Protestant. Nondenominational evangelical to be precise, though I attend Mars Hill Church which is "Emergent" or whatever we want to label it.
Do you have any theories of *why* this is so common?
In the fifth century, at the Mount of Olives, satan continuously attacked a desert father in his seventies. The monk told the devil, "You grew old with me, leave me alone". The devil replied, "If you do as I tell you, I will never try you again… Stop calling and honouring her" as he pointed to an icon of the Blessed Ever-Virgin Mary. This is why the heretics are peaceful and quiet, because the devil does not try them hoping to make us believe that they are doing well. The person who tries and battles is tempted and attacked by the devil. You may have noticed that the heterodox churches on Sundays are quiet, whilst Orthodox churches are always noisy. In the heretic environment, the devil does not need to disrupt the services, whereas he always tries to disrupt the Orthodox services. If you resolve to be more zealous in your worship and regularly pray, study the Bible and writings of the Church fathers, fast, go to confession, and save your money to give to the poor, you will discover that the devil will not leave you alone day or night. Alternatively, if you do not bother to make an effort to live an Orthodox life, the devil will not disturb you making you feel that he does not exist. Do you have courage? source: http://home.it.net.au/~jgrapsas/pages/repented.htm
Yes. The Devil. This is the common understanding of this phenomenon in Orthodox Spirituality.For example, this is from my the website of my Archdioscese:
Hmm, then those of us afflicted with irreverent Novus Ordos must be coming under the greatest attack
They're not disrupted though, are they?
You don't find this disruptive?
Not at all. The service proceeds exactly as planned with everyone participating attentively. I don't see the Priest having to stop the Liturgy to drag two people to the front and make them stand in front of the Reader so they don't talk during the Epistle. I don't see people walking in late and talking to each other about the lousy weather during the Gospel or Consecration. I don't see old ladies loudly scolding people for kneeling in Church on Sundays or folding their arms.The Novos Ordo is orderly (just a different order). Divine Liturgies are a trial by fire for clergy and laity.
The EO does not have a monopoly on diabolical distraction.
I think you've missed the point of the article and are turning this into a traditionalic vs. Novos Ordo Abuse thing.What you consider "liturgical abuses" of the Novos Ordo are not "abuses" in the eyes of those who participate in them. They go according to plan (no matter how weird that plan is). My experiences of 40 years of Orthodox Divine Liturgies is that they never go to plan. Even in the Monastery where I have attended liturgy for the last 12 years, something always manages to cause a disturbance- people arguing, talking, being annoying, the wrong hymn being chanted by the choir, the Reader beicoming distracted and losing his place in the Prayers or Psalms. There is a diabolical attempt to disrupt the flow of the Service and People's participation in it.In contrast, heterodox Services, no matter how whacky, flow nicely as planned. Everyone watches the Liturgical Dancers quietly, people are silent during reading/prayers/rubrics, people behave cordially with one another. In other words, there is little need for diabolical influence to disturb the Service.
How do you know it just isn't boredom? An Evangelical friend of mine went to her first EO DL on Sunday. She was telling me about all the people there, and how bored they looked, swaying and twiddling. She herself was fidgeting endlessly and eventually left after an hour and a half. She told me she's not going back. To be honest, this sounds like a Frederica Mathews-Green idea: Orthodoxy is better than everything else because we've got more distracted communicants! lolReally, you could make claims like that in a lot of other ways. I could claim Catholicism is true because of the sex-abuse scandal. The Devil didn't need to tempt and attack bishops of other communions. Protestants could claim they are true because of the fracturing they constantly experience. The Devil doesn't need, after all, to hit the Catholics and Orthodox with as much of that.I would also point out that disruptive communicants are also found in abundance outside the EO Church.This is really similar to other spurious arguments, like "My church is the true one because of its apparitions and miracles." Not very useful when other churches claim the same. Of course, like some articles on OC.net, you could always claim that "heterodox" miracles and apparitions are demonically influenced. But then you're back to presuming you know what is demonic and what is sheer human frailty.
Let's review what has happened here:1) Ebor asked me if I had any idea why Orthodox services are so often disrupted by the behaviour of the faithful.2) I replied with my opinion, reflected in an article on my Archdiocesan website. 3) You chime in and say that the liturgical abuses of the Novos Ordo Roman Catholic Mass is the same.4) I explain to you that it is not the same because the article (and I) are talking about the order and flow of the Service being disrupted, whereas you are talking about an order of Service you disagree with and find disrespectful.My opinion was asked, I gave it. You misunderstood what I was saying, I corrected you, now you tell me I am wrong.....sigh.....
I guess the RCC is Protestant after all
How do you know it just isn't boredom? An Evangelical friend of mine went to her first EO DL on Sunday. She was telling me about all the people there, and how bored they looked, swaying and twiddling. She herself was fidgeting endlessly and eventually left after an hour and a half. She told me she's not going back. To be honest, this sounds like a Frederica Mathews-Green idea: Orthodoxy is better than everything else because we've got more distracted communicants! lol
Are there any Protestants on this forum?
My first 3 DLs were served entirely in Ukrainian, a language that at the time I knew nothing of. Yet I knew walking in the first time that whatever I found, Orthodoxy was home and the only option.
Chrismated Orthodox just 1 1/2 years ago. I am an ex-Lutheran, LCMS. How may I be of service to you?
That should give you an idea where I am on the important and usual stuff.I don't post here often. But occasionally pop in, and sometimes drop a few lines.
I am considered protestant.I am the chief elder/bishop of my local church. It is an independent non-denominational church. We consider ourselves a Bible church open to all Christians. As a church we are essentially an independent evangelical "bapticostal" church.
Please pardon my ignorance (and I mean that sincerely, not sarcastically), but could you please define (or anyone, really) "bapticostal?" I see the obvious roots of baptist and pentecostal, but is there something significant about this confession? Or does it mean that the church is a mix of baptist and pentecostal ideals? I'm a little confused...
Christopher,Good to see you! We tend not to get very many evangelicals on this site, and having someone of your standing in an evangelical church posting here would be much appreciated. Many of us (myself included) are from a "Bapticostal" background, so don't feel like you're talking to strangers. Been there, done that--and indeed, I have a whole closet full of T-shirts from Bapticostal churches. Post as much as you like, and feel free to start topics. You may be able to bring up things that the rest of us would never think of.God bless.
does it mean that the church is a mix of baptist and pentecostal ideals? I'm a little confused...
Charismatic Baptists. In other words, Baptists who shout, wave their hands and speak in tongues instead of sit on their hands (the usual Baptist position). The services are much more contemporary Evangelical than the usually staid "standard" Baptist service.
Dead on. Although in our case we are a congregation of varied backgrounds, mostly (Freewill) Baptist and Pentecostal backgrounds. So we are quite literally a combination of Baptists and Pentecostals. However, we do have some with a Methodist influence and one from the Church of Christ.
The term "bapticostal" usually refers to people who believe similarly to the Baptists and Pentecostals. They may, for example, believe that in order to be saved you must speak in tongues (Pentecostal), but that once you are saved, you cannot lose that salvation (Baptist). Such people are generally unfulfilled in either denomination.Therefore, a new group of independent churches has arisen, with no ties to either (or in some cases any) denomination. They are a haven for these "Bapticostal" folks who cannot otherwise find a church that believes as they do.
The term "bapticostal" usually refers to people who believe similarly to the Baptists and Pentecostals. They may, for example, believe that in order to be saved you must speak in tongues (Pentecostal), but that once you are saved, you cannot lose that salvation (Baptist). Such people are generally unfulfilled in either denomination.
Well, this is something that I'm trying to get across. You and others found EO/Byzantine Liturgy the right place for you. But others, such as I, did not. That is where a degree of subjectivity would seem to come into play perhaps. Not any right/wrong but a matter of individuals and situations that do not affect all people the same.Respectfully,Ebor
Woah! Wait a second. Bad example. We do not,
and in fact most Pentecostals do not believe one has to speak in tongues to be saved.
2ndly, though some baptist believe in eternal security (once saved always saved) and some who attend my congregation do, I do not. Also most of our baptist influence is freewill baptist. These also do not believe in eternal security.
As far as being unfulfilled in either denomination for most that is probably less the case than expediency or other local issues -- not the denomination itself, at least as far as beliefs go.
Episcopalians (at least in some parts such as the Chesapeake Bay area may be called "Soft Shell Catholics" Ebor
Woah! Wait a second. Bad example. We do not, and in fact most Pentecostals do not believe one has to speak in tongues to be saved.2ndly, though some baptist believe in eternal security (once saved always saved) and some who attend my congregation do, I do not. Also most of our baptist influence is freewill baptist. These also do not believe in eternal security.
then you are already half way there on the journey to Orthodoxy!
Ahhhh, but then I am not on the journey to Orthodoxy, but rather towards orthodoxy. Just ask Y-man. He can vouch that I must be a tremendous mental gymnast.
Seriously, in spite of the lack of effective communication our traditions lack one towards another, I am not here to become Orthodox. I am here to build bridges, to network and fellowship with Orthodox believers, and maybe knock down some of the walls that separate us as Christians from one another as individual believers. I doing so we may come to have more respect and understanding for one another, and hopefully be all the more knit together in love.[/size]
My point kinda was, as to whether the service affected my final status as a convert, that the socalled "smells and bells" of Orthodox worship did not influence my final decision. As so many others have commented, I realized that I was not in the Church of Christ, which is where I needed to be. My .02.In ChristIvan
Is this question serious or is it just rhetorical?
Let me see. The majority of the forum appears to be Orthodox Brothers and sisters arguing, fighting and acting in derisive behavior towards each other. That doesn't really interest me too much.
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