1.   A former professor at Pomona College in Claremont, Hines retired to devote more time to sculpting.

2.   Echoing a common lament among overworked lawmakers in Congress, all three Democrats said they decided to retire to devote more time to their families.

3.   Vinge is now a professor emeritus at San Diego State, having retired to devote his time to his writing and consulting.

4.   The Raiders lost running back Napoleon Kaufman, who retired to devote more time to his ministry.