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Here's a list of books that I've found to be interesting and useful,
When I have some more time I'll post the book titles with amazon links here, but for now they're listed on my site here
Any other recomendations??/
To begin:
The United Nations has recommended to use the word NRM or
"New Religious Movement" instead of the 'pejorative' word; cult.
Since I am particularly interested in UFO religions, here are my
choices of books on this subject.
1- The Gods Have Landed: New Religions from Other Worlds
by James R. Lewis
This is a comprehensive account of the religious dimensions of the UFO/flying saucer experience.
The Gods Have Landed is a comprehensive account of the religious dimension of the UFO/flying saucer experience. It examines the religious meanings attached to UFOs by the larger society as well as specific movements that claim inspiration from "Space Brothers" and other extra-terrestrial sources. It addresses the religious dimension of the phenomenon of alien abductions, particularly the impact of extra-terrestrial life on Christian theology.
Of special interest are the surveys of primary and secondary materials that make this book the indispensible reference on the subject.
2- UFO Religions
by Christopher H. Partridge
UFO Religions is an essential introduction to UFO-based belief throughout the Western world. Composed entirely of readable new articles by leading international scholars, it critically examines some of the most fascinating issues surrounding UFO worship - abduction narratives, UFO-based interpretations of Biblical and other religions, the growth of pseudo-sciences purporting to explain UFOs and extra-terrestrials, and the responses of the core scientific community to such claims. Focusing on contemporary global UFO groups including the Raelian Movement, Heaven's Gate, Australia's Ashtar Command network, Unarius and the Ansaaru Allah Community, it combines sociological, psychological and anthropological perspectives to give a clear profile of modern UFO societies, controversies and beliefs.
And the most recent one:
3- Aliens Adored: Rael's UFO Religion
by Susan J. Palmer
Aliens Adored: Rael's UFO Religion
by Susan J. Palmer
Aliens Adored is the first full length, in-depth look at the Raelian movement, a fascinating new religion founded in the 1970s by charismatic prophet, Raël. Born in France as Claude Vorilhon, the former race-car driver started the religion after he experienced a visitation from the aliens (the "elohim") who, in his cosmology, created humans by cloning themselves. The millenarian movement awaits the return of the alien creators, and in the meantime seeks to develop the potential of its adherents through free love, sexual experimentation, opposition to nuclear proliferation and war, and the development of the science of cloning.
Sociologist Susan J. Palmer has studied the Raelian movement for more than a decade, observing meetings and rituals, and enjoying unprecedented access to the group's leaders as well as to its rank-and-file members. In Aliens Adored she provides a thorough analysis of the movement, focusing on issues of sexuality, millenarianism, and the impact of the scientific worldview on religion and the environment. Palmer traces Raël's philosophy and the formation of the Raelian subculture. Raël's radical sexual ethics, his gnostic anthropocentricism, and shallow ecotheology offer us a mirror through which we see how our worldview has been shaped by the forces of globalization, postmodernism, and secular humanism.
Good reading!
[quote author="CaptPorridge"]Here's a list of books that I've found to be interesting and useful,
Any other recomendations??/
Hi snakechic here….BYW Capt we've met briefly at another forum quite some time ago when you visited a anti cult revival site I used to moderate. Anyway…...apart from the book list - there are a number of terrrific internet resources.
This is my favorite.http://www.workingpsychology.com/cult.html Does this link it? anyway type in Cult Influence & Persuasion tatics by Kelton Rhoads, Ph.D.
If you want to talk about cults how about adding
the cult of powerlessness…
aka: Alcoholics Anonymous
Is there any other "disease" where you are told you are powerless.
Not sane. (the need to be restored to sanity implys insanity)
and that your connection to God whatever it is or was is not good enuf.
you have to have a spiritual awakening in order to stop drinking.
The 'right' kind of AA style awakening.
AA is pure snake oil. the Big book is full of contradictions. :?
[quote author="Surfnsfree"]If you want to talk about cults how about adding
the cult of powerlessness…
aka: Alcoholics Anonymous
Is there any other "disease" where you are told you are powerless.
Not sane. (the need to be restored to sanity implys insanity)
and that your connection to God whatever it is or was is not good enuf.
you have to have a spiritual awakening in order to stop drinking.
The 'right' kind of AA style awakening.
AA is pure snake oil. the Big book is full of contradictions. :?
I completely agree!
There's a very nice web site that I refer to quite a lot. THis guy has done an amazing amount of research. I love it!
Christianity is a bizarro death cult that hs blood drinking and flesh eating as its central ritual (communion) and a device of torture and capital punishment as its symbol (the cross). It fits the cult parameters in the orange papers to a t:
Belief equals truth
The cult members like to think that truth is identical to belief—specifically, identical to their beliefs. They like to imagine that things are true because they believe them to be true.
When you tell such believers some true facts that they don't like, they often answer, "But what we believe is…" or "But what our church says is…", as if that somehow changed things.
They like to imagine that their believing that something is true will make it so—
* As if their believing that the world is flat could really make it so.
* As if their imagining that God is a certain way will force God to be that way.
* As if their believing in faith healing will really make it work.
(The converse is, of course, that if you don't believe in their faith healing, you will make it fail—so you are an evil, harmful, person for not believing and not 'keeping the faith'.)
Some people want to know the truth, and some people just want to go on a big ego trip and believe in fairy tales. Cult members choose to believe in fairy tales and fantasies—
* They like to imagine that they have magical powers—that their chants, incantations, beliefs, and prayers will really have some physical effect on the world.
* They like to imagine that they are so powerful that their merely believing something will change the world.
* They also like to imagine that their beliefs are very important—
* That it will ruin God's whole day if they don't believe what God wants them to believes. (And they are sure that they know what God wants them to believe.)
* Or that the world won't get saved if they don't keep the faith.
That's just a bit grandiose and egotistical.—Which, in turn, reveals why they like to imagine that their beliefs control reality. Their magical fantasy world is just a big fat vain ego trip where they can feel important and powerful.
Any other recomendations??
Battle for the Mind
A Physiology of Conversion and Brain Washing
How Evangelists, Psychiatrists, Politicians, and Medicine Men can change your beliefs and behavior
William Sargant


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text: Planning to Pass Down the Farm February 17, 2014 07:03 AM Tweet TAGS: Marketing, Overseas December 18, 2014 By University News Release Email By: Katie Allen, K-State Research & Extension News The average age of a farm operator in the United States is 57 years, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's latest census of agriculture. The majority of farm operators are between 45 and 64 years old, but the fastest growing group is 65 years and older. The many farmers in their 50s and 60s remember what it was like when the farm was handed to them initially, and in earlier times, maybe not much planning had gone into the transition, said Gregg Hadley, a farm management specialist and current assistant director for agriculture, natural resources and community development for K-State Research and Extension. "Today, a lot of farmers and ranchers are realizing, especially with the dollar amounts that the farms and ranches are worth now, that there needs to be more of a business approach to passing on the family farm or ranch," Hadley said. Passing down the farm successfully requires much planning, Hadley said, and it's never too early to begin the planning process. He will speak on this subject in detail at the upcoming Women Managing the Farm Conference, Feb. 13-14, at Manhattan's Hilton Garden Inn. K-State Research and Extension is a sponsor of the conference. Hadley said that while every farm or ranch situation is different, all should have a succession plan in place. Through his career in dealing with farm management and succession issues, he identified 10 common succession beliefs, some of which are true, while others bring forth misconceptions. The 10 common beliefs include: 1. We don't need a detailed succession plan. The current farm owner likely doesn't have the same business and management philosophies as the next generation's owner, Hadley said. The same is often true that the next generation's owner often has different opinions. Detail is essential in making a smooth transition. "When you disagree about a family business that could be worth millions of dollars, you need to start planning how you're going to transfer the farm, the assets, the decision-making process and the responsibilities to the next generation," he said. 2. Most successions fail due to the lack of a good estate plan. There are subtle differences between estate planning and succession planning, Hadley said. "The truth is that other issues contribute to the failure of farm succession, other than the estate plan," he said. "In fact, 85 percent of the time by some research estimates, it's not the estate plan. It has to do with family communication, relationships and business philosophy issues." 3. Estate planning is succession planning. Estate planning is about how assets and wealth of the farm or ranch will be transferred to the heirs, Hadley said, while succession planning involves discussing the estate plan in addition to establishing business philosophy rights, management and workload transference, partnership details and succession feasibility. "Farm succession planning does take into consideration the estate planning, but it's really about the overall business," he said. "How are we going to transfer this big thing called a farm or ranch and that philosophy behind that farm or ranch to the next generation?" 4. Estate planning is the first step of the process. Hadley said most people he talks to about farm succession planning believe they are finished with the process because they have an estate plan in place. He recommends estate planning as the last step. 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You need to start planning, and you need to continue throughout the life of the farm or ranch, because things change along the way." 6. Developing a succession plan is a lengthy process. Developing a succession plan usually takes at minimum one year, Hadley said. Several meetings should take place that involve team building, conflict management, business philosophy and strategy issues, operations, finances, decision making, transitioning work responsibility, estate planning and plan finalization. "Even in a time when there's not a huge work demand (on the farm), carving out a half a day or so each month is a major undertaking for many farms, but that's what it takes to plan a succession," he said. 7. Only blood relatives should be involved in succession planning. This subject is controversial, but Hadley said it is better to be inclusive, as it eliminates emotional roadblocks. 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Five football student-athletes from The Ohio State University must sit out the first five games of the 2011 season for selling awards, gifts and university apparel and receiving improper benefits in 2009, the NCAA has determined.
A sixth football student-athlete must sit out the first game in 2011 for receiving discounted services in violation of NCAA rules.
The violations fall under the NCAA's preferential treatment bylaws.
In addition to missing five games next season, student-athletes Mike Adams, Dan Herron, DeVier Posey, Terrelle Pryor and Solomon Thomas must repay money and benefits ranging in value from $1,000 to $2,500. The repayments must be made to a charity.
Student-athlete Jordan Whiting must sit out the first game next year and pay $150 to a charity for the value of services that were discounted because of his status as a student-athlete.
"These are significant penalties based on findings and information provided by the university," said Kevin Lennon, NCAA vice president of academic and membership affairs.
The decision from the NCAA student-athlete reinstatement staff does not include a withholding condition for the Allstate Sugar Bowl. The withholding condition was suspended and the student-athletes will be eligible to play in the bowl game Jan. 4 based on several factors.
These include the acknowledgment the student-athletes did not receive adequate rules education during the time period the violations occurred, Lennon said.
NCAA policy allows suspending withholding penalties for a championship or bowl game if it was reasonable at the time the student-athletes were not aware they were committing violations, along with considering the specific circumstances of each situation. In addition, there must not be any competitive advantage related to the violations, and the student-athletes must have eligibility remaining.
The policy for suspending withholding conditions for bowl games or NCAA championship competition recognizes the unique opportunity these events provide at the end of a season, and they are evaluated differently from a withholding perspective. In this instance, the facts are consistent with the established policy, Lennon said.
Gene Smith, associate vice president and director of athletics at Ohio State, said the university will "further enhance" its rules education in the future based on this situation.
"We were not as explicit with our student-athlete education as we should have been in the 2007-08 and 2008-09 academic years regarding the sale of apparel, awards and gifts issued by the athletics department," Smith said. "We began to significantly improve our education in November of 2009 to address these issues. After going through this experience, we will further enhance our education for all our student-athletes as we move forward."
The standard withholding condition in cases like these involving the five student-athletes is four games, or 30 percent of a season. A fifth game was added to the penalty because these student-athletes did not immediately disclose the violations when presented with the appropriate rules education, Lennon said.
"Once a student-athlete understands a violation has occurred, they must immediately come forward to report it," he said. "That did not happen, so the additional one-game penalty was imposed."
The university declared the student-athletes ineligible on Monday (Dec. 20) and requested reinstatement from the NCAA.
As part of their reinstatement, Adams must repay $1,000 for selling his 2008 Big Ten championship ring and Herron must repay $1,150 for selling his football jersey, pants and shoes for $1,000 and receiving discounted services worth $150.
Posey must repay $1,250 for selling his 2008 Big Ten championship ring for $1,200 and receiving discounted services worth $50, while Pryor must repay $2,500 for selling his 2008 Big Ten championship ring, a 2009 Fiesta Bowl sportsmanship award and his 2008 Gold Pants, a gift from the university.
Solomon must repay $1,505 for selling his 2008 Big Ten championship ring for $1,000, his 2008 Gold Pants for $350 and receiving discounted services worth $155.
During the reinstatement process, each case is evaluated based on the specific facts of the particular case by NCAA staff. Prior to reaching a decision, staff considers any guidelines established by the Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement, a student-athlete's responsibility for the violation, as well as any mitigating factors presented by the institution.
The university can appeal the decision to the Division I NCAA Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement, an independent committee comprised of representatives from NCAA member colleges, universities and athletic conferences. This committee can reduce or remove the condition, but it cannot increase the staff-imposed conditions.
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The story of the 2007 vintage is that of a miserable summer wedged between a precocious spring and a dry, sunny fall.
After a gentle winter, bud-bread was early, though it was prolonged by a cold snap. April was warm, and with plenty of water, the vines took off. Flowering was split, with the second half affected by variable weather in late May and June, reducing the size of the crop. The same moisture in the soils that contributed to the early growth of the vines now created issues with oidium and mildew, a problem that would cause damage to almost every property. A gloomy, damp July and a rainy August did nothing to help the vines. A few sunny spells intervened, but veraison was irregular owing to the bad weather and the uneven bud break and flowering earlier in the year.
In August, mildew and rot continued to plague the vineyards. Sprays were often washed off by the rain soon after application. Two notably heavy downpours occurred on Monday, August 20th, and Wednesday, the 29th, causing swelling and threatening to split the grapes and bring the whole vintage down with rot. But just as it looked bleakest, high pressure moved in, breezes arrived, and the vineyards dried up. The good weather continued for the rest of the harvest, clearing up rot, and plucking the vintage from jaws of ruin.
The white harvest began in Pessac Leognan in early September and ended around the 25th of September. Fruit was generally healthy and fresh. The red harvest was more spread out. Merlot was mostly picked by October 6th, while Cabernet began around October 8th. The late-fall warmth concentrated the grapes and resulted in some of the longest "hang-times" for any vintage on record.
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Forget about The Great Wall of China. That's yesterday's news.
While the do-nothings in Congress sit on their hands and let our national infrastructure fall apart, China is spending a small fortune on its highways and bridges. They are, in fact, creating, The Great Highway System of China.
According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, over the past five years, China's Transport Ministry spent 4.7 trillion yuan ($713 billion) on road and water transportation – more than double the sum of the annual expenditures listed in U.S. Department of Transportation budget reports for the same time period.
Expressways in China now total 74,000 kilometers, or 46,000 miles, the ministry says – just a thousand miles short of the U.S. interstate system. China has said that by 2020, it hopes to have about 85,000 kilometers of national expressways – a target that it will likely reach before the date, since it has already built 90 percent of the total.
The speed of China's buildup is also impressive, especially in recent years. It has built the majority of its expressways in the past decade and built 33,000 kilometers in the past five years. The U.S. Interstate system, in contrast, was built over more than three decades, starting from 1958 and lasting until 1991.
The appalling lack of action by Congress, and the negative impact of its indecision, has a trickle-down effect. Edward Sullivan, chief economist with the Portland Cement Association is no longer bullish on a fast rebound for the construction economy. Speaking at the just-concluded World of Concrete in Las Vegas, he said that he believes the gains originally forecast for 2011 will not transpire until 2012, or beyond.
He noted that mortgage foreclosures continue to be a detriment to residential construction, and the commercial market is overbuilt with high vacancy rates, so there is no great opportunity for expansion there.
Public construction is at the mercy of infrastructure funding, which as noted above, is about 1,535th on the list in terms of priority for this Congress.
Next month, we head off to ConExpo-Con/Agg 2011 in Las Vegas. Maybe the largest construction show in North America can send a message to Congress: China gets it, why don't you?
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Lucy is my 12 year old yellow lab. She had definately slowed considerably in the last year or so and experienced a fair bit of stiffness which I attributed to her age. She was also "runover" quite badly by my other dog (100 lbs) and my mom's dog (75lbs) when she was standing on a blind corner and they came running full tilt around it and hit her :sad:. We almost had to carry her home (hard to do with 65 lbs) but she managed to limp her way back after a little rest.
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So, she is now on daily doses of Meticam (am using the generic option currently). She also gets cartrophen shots once a month and glucosamine daily. My vet was talking about a fairly new pain/arthritis medication called Previcox that she thought we should consider for Lucy. Lucy does have a history of liver problems which could become an issue with the Meticam and those risks should be reduced with the Previcox.
Anyone have any experience with Previcox?
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Previcox is one of the newest additions to the canine NSAIDs. The claim on Previcox is that it has the highest safety range of all NSAIDs. Metacam runs a close second. Overall I love Metacam - it is safe and easy to administer.
Some important things to consider.
1) NSAID response can be very individual. It is important to choose the NSAID that works best for your pet. The two attributes to look at for NSAID response are pain relief and lack of blood value changes or clinical signs. If your pet is responding well, without any signs of side effects and liver and kidney enzymes are not rising, then you may want to stay with Metacam. If you do not feel that Metacam is working or if the liver enzymes are rising, then you may want to consider Previcox.
2) NSAIDs work best for osteoarthritis if given every day. Furthermore Previcox was tested against several other NSAIDs (metacam, rimadyl and deramaxx). The relief of pain was fairly similar at 48 hours and 2 weeks; however, the patients on previcox received greater pain relief when on the previcoxx for 2 months when compared to the other medications. The other medications provided similar pain relief at 2weeks as at 2 months. So Previcox may have better long term affects. Again, individuals respond to each NSAID differently so this test does not mean that it is a better pain reliever for all pets.
3) EPA (Eicosapentanoic acid) is a type of omega 3 fatty acids (fish oil). When given in large enough amounts, it can relieve osteoarthritic pain to a degree similar to many other pain medications. It reduces inflammation and can be used with or without NSAIDs.
4) Tramadol is a very safe pain medication that can be used with patients with metabolic or endocrine disease. It is metabolized via different pathways as opposed to medications that must be cleared through the liver. This medication is also inexpensive. One disadvantage, when compared to the omega 3 fatty acids or an NSAID, is that it is only a pain reliever. It does not reduce inflammation or help improve function. However, when looking at pain relief alone, it is a great medication.
5) Liver supportive medications. Denamarin is a combination of SAMe and silybin. Both help support liver disease, regardless of cause. It can not only help support the liver disease but also help the liver handle an NSAID medication. Denamarin is a nutriceudical (SAMe is a liver enzyme that is naturally occurring and silybin is from Milk Thistle) and thus you are not adding in more 'chemicals' to your pet.
Hope this helps.
Christopher A. Lee, D.V.M., C.V.L.S.
Promoting surgical options and pet comfort through the use of lasers.
Thanks for that great information Dr. Lee . Lucy actually has a history of liver problems which is why we were considering some of the other options. About 7 years ago she got quite sick and was diagnosed with chronic active hepatitis, her counts were off the charts and the ultrasound showed her liver so small they could not even consider a biopsy. We placed her on antibiotics and ursodial and I chose to continue feeding a raw diet (my vet did want me to switch to prescription but supported my decision) and supplemented with many vitamins.
The great news was that when we retested her a few months later there was a huge improvement and within a year her values tested normal and continued to do so until about six months ago. Her liver enzymes when last tested were about 3 times normal so we did another antibiotic run and placed her back on the ursodial. I also give her milk thistle, vitamin E, acidophilus and digestive enzymes. In retrospect some of the symptoms she was showing I now believe might be attributable to pain issues instead (shaking, panting, wanting to be outside a lot). Since beginning the meticam regularly she has not had those problems again and has not experienced any other side effects.
She is due to be retested again and I will be doing that next week. I will also ask about starting the Denosyl. Do you have any opinions about the Denosyl versus Ursodial? Thanks again for the information!
"Never doubt that a small, group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead
Has anyone used this with their pet?
"Never doubt that a small, group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead
Teri, I don't know anything about it but I found this....
Previcox taken when on antibiotics..is this ok?
My poor lil 14 yr old lab has come down with what we believe to be Vestibular Syndrome.
Anyway, she was on previcox before all of this.
I've taken her to a vet, who said to stop taking the previcox while on the antibiotics (cephalexin).
I then went to my regular vet (as she was closed the days I needed her when the VS all began)..and she said to put her back on the previcox.
Well, when we stopped the previcox the first time..the VS symptoms started to go away, but feeling I should listen to my own vet, we put her back on the previcox and within a day she resorted back (if not worse) to her symptoms once again.
Anyway, I stopped the previcox and she's got about another 2 wks worth of cephalexin to go....what's your opinion of being on antibiotics while taking previcox?
Terri, I have a breed that has some liver enzyme issues. I have used both Denosyl and Denamarin. Here are some links with more information.
Last year, I had a dog with multiple health issues who developed bacterial hepatitis. She was given the denamarin with an antibiotic and her liver enzymes dropped 800-1000 points in one month (still elevated). This was a dramatic improvement as two liver enzymes were around 2000. She was given an NSAID to treat suspected bladder cancer and sadly, her liver was so damaged at this point the NSAID threw her into kidney failure and she passed. My dog had multiple severe health issues, beyond what you are seeing with your dog. I do understand wanting to use caution with medications and liver problems.
I also used denosyl for two Scotties and had success lowering the AlkPhos liver enzyme (tends to be elevated in this breed). A 6 month course pulled values from 1,200 and 1,500 to the 600 and 800 level. One dog was also tested (negative) for Cushings.
I've had success with the supplements and would not hesitate to use them in the future again. Good luck to Lucy.
Jenn (Mandy252), I also wanted to wish you luck with your doggie and vestibular. We are going through this with our 14-year-old. He was doing great, but had a mild relapse last week. We are concerned, and I just wanted to offer you a hug.
I'll take the hugs and pass them to Mandy!
Thank you so much for the hugs!
I sure could use them right now.
As written in my email to you (which I just sent):
"I went to the vet again today. She said considering the rapid eye movements have ceased and the head tilt is only on and off she's thinking it's not vestibular anymore but could be an inner ear infection, brain tumor or blood clot.
She examined her ear and realized how inflammed it was and also the amount of gunk in it and said we'll treat it as that for this week.
She put her back on apo-amoxi instead of her cephalexin.
Anyway, she said if it's not cleared up in a week we are left with only two choices.
1. We could get her referred to the vet college and have her ear swabbed to find out what type of infection it is, and/or have an MRI or CT scan done.
2. She said if I choose not to go the college route then its not fair to let her go on like this and put her down as her quality of life is not what it should be.
Basically she made it sound like if the infection don't clear up this week, she doesn't want to deal with us anymore as I'm prolonging the inevitable. Either get her ear swabbed, find out the reasoning, or put her to sleep. Sheesh I really really don't want to put my dog down cuz she has a major ear infection!!
She also gave me a script for Bonamine (meclizine). Well I went to the pharmacy to have it filled and they told me they discontinued this drug in canada over a year ago! Sheeesh!!! So the pharmacist suggested giving her a gravol for the night and call the vet tomorrow to tell her about the discontinuation."
So here I am now, starting her on the new antibiotics and going to pray so hard that this works.
I know her ear is infected, you can see it and smell it!
Gosh I love her, she's been in my life for 13 years and even though I know one day I must say goodbye, I am far from ready!!!!
Thanks for the reply and the hug...I wish you the best for your pooch!
I saw your message. I don't know if I'm the person you were trying to email, but I don't remember leaving an email at this site. I want to encourage you not to give up hope. Sometimes this is all we have!
The medication prescribed is Bonine (an over-the-counter travel sickeness medication available in the US.--I'll need to remember that it isn't available in Canada if I ever come visit--I get car-sick myself.)
My mother has migraines with vertigo and her doctor prescribed a medication called antivert:
Both these medications are meclizine HCl. I'm very surprised some form of this isn't available in Canada.
If the ear stinks something is going on. Personally, even though your dog was prescribed an antibiotic, I would request a swab/culture of the ear to find out what type of bacteria is involved. By doing this, "they" can determine the appropriate antibiotic to use. Not every infection responds to every antibiotic. And very bad infections do not always clear up in one week's time. (I saw this with my beloved Scottie girl who had a UTI that took 4 months of antibiotics to clear up so she could have bladder surgery.)
I believe that the MRI/CT type scans require anesthesia. It is not a choice I would make at this point for my 14-year-old. Right now, he is doing pretty good, but, since he had a re-lapse or re-occurrence my vet does feel that more are highly likely. Right now it is a day-at-a-time. We did have the eye movements with the second episode (9 days after the initial). My dog is deaf and when I woke him for a walk it really startled him and he jumped 2 inches off the floor and the episode started. He wasn't as fearful. I know my vet asked about the eye movements, since he said that the eye movements tend to appear with vestibular, but don't with strokes or brain bleeds.
I'm going to include a couple of links that helped me when Mac came down with this:
When I discussed my dog's relapse with my vet, I could tell he wasn't happy that a second episode happened so close to the first. He did assure me that if he was able to eat and drink that he was not suffering. Keep doing research. There is some question as to whether the vestibular attacks can be triggered by antibiotics. My dog had finished a course of clindamycin the Friday before his Monday attack. My dog also developed sneezing and a snotty nose a few days after the initial attack. There's also some question as to whether respiratory infections/issues can trigger attacks. The peripheral vestibular disease is caused by an inflammation of a nerve in the ear. From my research, the dog's sense of balance basically needs to "reboot" like a computer. This can take days or weeks. The following quote is from a golden retriever rescue group:
"Please note that a serious inner/middle ear infection (which can occur without the customary smelly ear) has the same severe and frightening symptoms. An infection can usually be cured with antibiotics and the dog have a complete recovery. As always, check with your vet. "
The dog in the story above took 5 months to recover. Your Mandy is in my prayers. It is so hard, but stay strong for her.
You are right. We are never prepared to say goodbye. I know that at 14, my sweet little guy is in his twilight and I love him more every day. He is the first dog I've ever shared my life with--and because of him, I have my life-long passion for dogs.
-Sandra (ScottieDog)
Thank you for your input
The way my vet talked, that I would have to send her to the vet college to have the swab done. Does she need to be under anesthesia for that?
I just didn't understand why she couldn't just take a swab there at the office, but I suppose if it's deep down she can't reach it.
She just had 2 good days and now today is bad again. Her dizziness is back, so she's on gravol now. (it's canadian, so im finding out, for travel sickness, over the counter).
I have noticed a runny nose now and then and a sneeze also once in awhile along with her eyes will water on occasion. (I feared the watery eyes were her crying from being sad and sick, poor dear). Although these aren't very frequent.
Like you, if I startle her or if she's had a hard time walking and it tires her, her rapid eye movements return a little, and if i lay her on her good side, the eye movements are there.
Anyway, I will take it one day at a time, but my vet seems to be giving up on us. She said that if this apo-amoxi she is on now doesn't clear up the ear by this Thursday, she is giving me only two options...1. I send her to the vet college by referral, or 2. to have her put down.
With her dizziness she is havin a hard time walking. She's eating,drinking, goin to the bathroom and waggin her tail....I don't understand the reasoning behind the second option. She said she don't want to see this go on for months...but what if it is something that maybe months is what it needs to take??? I have the patience to help her walk, drink the water and go to the bathroom (she's 92lbs and yes requires some help from my hubby too), so why don't she have the patience to help us through this????
Sorry, a little frustrated here, and don't plan on giving up on her so easily...like you, this is the first dog I've shared such a long part of my life with as I've had her since she was 6 weeks old, she turns 14 on Feb.14, 2010...I would love to be able to have her celebrate that golden birthday!
Thanks for listening and the hugs for my Mandy...she loves them!
Best wishes for your pooch too!
I don't know if your dog would need anesthesia for the ear swab. My experiences with the culture were from a direct draw from the bladder and no anesthesia was used. The other experience was when my girl had her bladder cancer surgery and they did a liver biopsy, saw infection and did a culture on that. This one, of course, was conducted under surgical anesthesia.
Anesthesia carries risks, especially in an elderly, ill dog. I know that my little Tipper went through several rounds of extensive tests to see if she was strong enough for her bladder surgery. I know this case is different from yours.
It may be that your vet isn't giving up, but instead sees this as a case out of her hands that needs specialized care. When my Tipper was sick, my vet referred us to an internal medicine specialist. This is the vet that found the bladder polyp (pre-cancer) and that my dog had a horrible asymptomatic urinary tract infection. These were found on ultrasound. My vet was stunned, since she gave no symptoms. I know she took months of antibiotics to clear the infection.
In my case, I found the specialists to be more cold and impersonal (except for Tippy's cardiologist--she was so kind). The focus was on curing the illness and these are the steps to do this. If you chose to go the specialist route, be prepared. It is very expensive. I found that I could get my medications from my family vet much less expensive than the specialty hospital.
And, sadly, there is a point when you have to detach yourself from the love you have for your dog and really look at the quality of life. In my case, it took the specialty vet telling us that we had done everything we could--we had no more medical options. (One of my dog's medications put her in irreversible kidney failure).
If Mandy is able to eat, drink and eliminate that sounds encouraging. I don't know about the sneezing/runny nose part. I would examine the nasal discharge so you can tell the vet the color and thickness. It could be that the nasal discharge could be swabbed? Maybe this is a sign that the ear infection is draining and clearing. With my sinus infections, I could tell when my ears were opening because I would get a nasty drainage in the back of my throat. I'm not a medical person, so don't get your hopes up from that, but who knows.
Sending prayers and hugs for Mandy. Good luck.
With Mac is it a wait and see whether this returns again or not. He had a good day yesterday. I pray for a good day today. We will face tomorrow when it arrives.
-Sandra (Scottie Dog)
You may be right about my vet not giving up. I may have read the look in her eyes wrong, perhaps she was sad cuz it would be out of her hands. I just took it as, she was discouraged cuz I wasn't prepared to give up so easily.
The discharge out of her nose is just watery, it's not thick or anything, just like her eyes water, so does her nose.
I'm watching her ear now that she's on apo-amoxi (we've changed meds), and since Thursday the redness is less. I gently wipe out the outter ear as there's alot of wax and buildup comin out, but I dont dare go any deeper at this point.
I just pray that her dizziness will stop so that she can walk on her own again.
My goal is to have her walking into the vet on Thurs...let's keep our fingers crossed!
Thanks for the advice and the talks!
Hi Jenn
I really hope that you can get to the bottom of this and please don't give up...trust your gut!
The watery eyes/nose could simply be allergies...my dogs suffer from them all summer. Might not have anything to do with the ears at all. I have always (on vets recommendation) given them Benedryl for that. Benedryl and Gravol have the same active ingredient so hopefully it will at least help with that.
Don't know if you checked the pics in my VD thread on Ginger but we kept her in her harness for probably a month, if not longer, to be able to steady her easily in the house and up and down stairs etc. She is not in crisis in this pic but here is her harness...
Mum to Ziggy (6) and Zuzu (5), Zoey (8) and Raggzy (3) Keena (2)...my own little Heaven!
Ginger and Hobo at the Bridge (Valentine's Day 2011) but NEVER forgotten <3...
"I have sent you on a journey to a land free from pain, not because
I did not love you, but because I loved you too much to force
you to stay" ♥ ♥
We do not have to wait for Heaven, to be surrounded by hope, love, and joyfulness.
It is here on earth and has four legs!
I've found that the people on this board are so different from most message boards. The people here are caring people. Yes, it is a passion for pets that leads people here. But you will also find an enveloping sense of compassion and caring from the members here.
It does sound like you are seeing some improvements. Small improvements can lead to bigger ones.
I don't know your vet, but I can say, I would most certainly want a second opinion before making the ultimate decision in your case. Vets want to be able to fix things and it must be frustrating when they can't. It seems that there is so little known and understood about vestibular issues. It is great when things clear up, but so puzzling when symptoms linger.
for Mandy walking into her appointment. This is a journey to take a day-at-a-time. And, when dealing with a geriatric dog, each and every day is a gift and a treasure.
Mandy..one day at a time
I've read the article about the one dog taking 5months to recover.
That's the thing, my vet seems to think it's no longer vestibular and
says she doesn't want this going on for months.
But you know what, I read in several forums, 'TRUST YOUR GUT', well my gut says it's not time to say goodbye...but then I wonder is it my gut talking or my heart.
Mandy began stumbling and the head tilt on June 14. A couple days later, the head tilt worsened and the rapid eye movements began.
I also noticed her right side of her mouth droops, apparent to this day when she eats and food falls out after eating.
Mandy seemed to get better 7 days later, and then 5 days after that got worse and the symptoms were worse than before.
There was a period 1.5 weeks ago where she refused to walk at all, we had to make a full body harness to get her outside.
Throughout the entire ordeal, her appetite, water consumption and bathroom breaks were never a problem. Actually she still eats like a horse today.
Today, 5 weeks later, her appetite and all the above are excellent. The tail wags wonderfully when we come home from work.
Two days ago, she started walking on her own once a day from the livingroom to the kitchen without any help. Once she reaches the kitchen, she's had it, and lays down.
I am now able to get her outside by myself (she's 92lbs), with her hind harness and me holding her collar. But I definitely have to wait until she's ready or it's a huge struggle.
In the mornings and when she's extremely tired her head sways from left to right. I have put her on gravol for the past week.
We go to the vet this Thurs. I REFUSE to put her to sleep..Im seeing progress, mind you it's not as fast as the vet wants to see, but it's progress...albeit slow, but i'll take it.
I have safe guarded my livingroom, and even have a video camera set up, running cable to my bedroom to watch her on a monitor at night. I was finding I was waking up all through the night to come downstairs to check up on her, only to find out she was fast asleep. This way, when I awake during the night, I just look at the monitor and ensure myself all is well.
I thank each and everyone of you for your kind words and advice. The pain is so great, and with not many other dog lovers in my life, I know they have no understanding of what Im going through.
Thank you one and all!
LOL Yikes Huge Picture
LOL Sorry for the large picture....can ya tell Im new to this?? LOL
Wanted to mention one other thing about the rapid eye movements.
They have stopped for the most part, except when she's startled, exhausted from walkin when she's not ready and especially if I lay her on her good side.
Okay..gotta go to bed.
Have a lovely day everyone.
Mandy is gorgeous . Your post brought tears to my eyes and I can feel the emotion in your words. There is so much depth and love in those cloudy old dog eyes. I see it in my guy too.
I know that your appointment is tomorrow. Please know you and Mandy are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mandy 252...any news? Any improvements? Hope all is well
Scottiedog, how about you...how is your little guy doing?
Hope you are both busy enjoying your furbabies good health
Mum to Ziggy (6) and Zuzu (5), Zoey (8) and Raggzy (3) Keena (2)...my own little Heaven!
Ginger and Hobo at the Bridge (Valentine's Day 2011) but NEVER forgotten <3...
"I have sent you on a journey to a land free from pain, not because
I did not love you, but because I loved you too much to force
you to stay" ♥ ♥
We do not have to wait for Heaven, to be surrounded by hope, love, and joyfulness.
It is here on earth and has four legs!
DiandPat, thank you for asking about Mac. We are just taking things a day at a time. At 14+ I feel that this is the best. Mac had a Vestibular episode at the end of June. Honestly, we thought he had hurt his leg, with his long hair we didn't see the eye movements. He was coming out of the episode when we got to the vet about 36 hours in. Nine days after the initial episode, I startled him when waking him for a walk (he is deaf and very jumpy) and he had a "relapse" that was lesser in intensity. My vet said he honestly didn't know if it was an additional attack, or a relapse. He said other attacks could occur without warning and to give supportive care. We did a mild dose of steroids and I was actually told to wean him off faster than planned. My vet doesn't advocate extensive steroid use (I saw Dr. Lee's post supporting this as well).
We have good days and so-so days. I have noticed that Mac tires a little faster and on slick floors, his legs tend to slip and slide a little (more so when he first wakes up). He still eats from one side of his bowl and scoots the dish around to get to his food--I mix in some canned to make the food sticky so he can eat better. Yesterday, he was very happy and chasing Cassie when she got home from training. I found a toy ball that holds treats and has an erratic roll. Mac loves this toy and gets it daily with some healthy treats. I think it gives him mental and physical exercise which is helping him. And, I think this is a good sign, Mac has started sleeping upside-down on his back again. It really hits home how much he has aged and very noticeable since Cassie (age 3) came to live with us. I see her bolt the stairs two at a time and remember it has been so long since Mac did this. I know that at this stage, Mac is like "Grampa"--he has had a wonderful, long, rich, happy life. Anything I can do to make his twilight time wonderful, I will do. I am also blessed that I have a wonderful, caring vet to help us.
Jennifer's appointment for Mandy was rescheduled for today. I know this is very hard for her. I can feel the depth of her love for Mandy and her posts.
Thank you for being willing to share your journey with this disease.
-Sandra (ScottieDog)
To get back to the original thread, Teri I have heard of it, have not tried anything yet other than the prednisone. If you can PM with any kind of side effects that she had. I would like to know if this may be an option for Roxy sometime.
I hope you find something that works well with her soon.
Mandy's Update
Hello all,
First let me say, THANK YOU...thank you for caring, thank you for listening and thank you for your thoughts, prayers and advice.
Mandy is being referred to the Guelph Veternarian College, in Guelph, Ontario. It's the best in Ontario, Canada.
Today at the vet, she had her ear cleaned with a saline solution, then examined again with the otoscope. The vet said she could see deeper this time compared to last week, and she said she can't be 100% sure, but feels her ear drum is ruptured.
Mandy will go to the specialists, and have an ear swab done and a skull scan. (Yes, Im terrified of her being sedated, but I've decided that if the good Lord takes her during this, then that is what is meant to be...I will be rest assured, that I didn't give up on my girl, that Im tryin my darndest to help her.)
If it turns out to be a ruptured ear drum, the swab will tell us what antibiotic to use to help heal this.
If in the skull scan they find a tumor, then well...I can't even go down that road just yet.
I've taken her off the gravol on Wed., as it conked her out so bad, that I had a really hard time getting her to go outside. Her head tilt now only appears when she's tired, or her head will sway left to right.
She's back on her previcox (pain medication) and another 2 wks worth of her antibiotics.
Just like ScottiDog's Mac..she eats from the side of the plate, scoots her food around. Once in awhile I will get her to drink from the bowl (I have to hold the bowl and her head), but for the most part, we use the turkey baster.
Mandy tires very easily aswell. Sometimes she just lies there staring...it makes me sad to wonder what she's thinking of.
Last night, I was alone with her. She laid on the kitchen floor, I sat with her head in my hands and cried and cried. We had a heart to heart. I told her everything I am tryin to do, that I love her more and more everyday, and I told her the story of how I fell in love with her the minute I laid eyes on her...there were 9 lil pups running all around...but her eyes...ohhh those eyes...and she chose me.
I remember the first night at my home. She cried and cried. My heart melted, I remember thinking how sorry I felt for her, me taking her from her sisters...it was at that precise moment, that I made a pledge, a promise to my girl...to never ever let her feel that lonely feeling ever again. I am proud to say after 13.5 years, I feel in my heart, she has never felt that loneliness again and never will. (attached is a photo of her 1 week after I brought her home)
Okay..sorry rambling...I should find out next week when my appointment is with the specialists..and I will certainly let you all know.
Again...thank you...what a kind and loving forum this is!
Jennifer & Mandy
"Never doubt that a small, group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead
Mandy, I just wanted to send some hugs your way for you and your furbaby. This sounds like an awful situation and I hope you get some answers soon.
ScottieDog & DiandPat same hugs for you. It is sooooo hard when our babies have problems .
Just a side note, there is lots of good discussion in this thread that might be being overlooked at the original thread is quite old and not really that related to your cases. If you started a new thread you might get some additional advice.
Good luck to all .
"Never doubt that a small, group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead
Thanks Teri
Thanks for the hugs, we're taking it one day at a time.
Unfortunately she seems to get more tired everyday.
On the plus side, her ear looks better and her head tilt is almost gone.
She just wants to lay down all the time now, and having a harder time
getting to get up to go for a bathroom break.
(I think her shoulder is really bothering her, Im assuming from lying on it for a month. I told the vet, and we're now putting heat on it for 15 min throughout the day).
I read somewhere on the net that a ruptured ear drum is very painful...so perhaps this is why she's so lethargic.
Can't wait to hear from the Guelph Hospital to find out when we go to the specialist.
Thanks again
Hopefully the referral will help you and Mandy. Just getting the knowledge of what you are dealing with really allows you to make the right decisions. I know that you are frightened of the sedation. They will typically check some blood work to see how she will manage anesthesia. Also, there are some anesthetics that are safer for geriatric dogs that allow them to wake up sooner. Also, know that by going to a vet college, the knowledge they gain from Mandy can and will help other dogs.
Waiting for the diagnostics is difficult and painful. I know you don't want to hear this, but do know that if you don't get the news you want, you will find the strength to accept the diagnosis. As you process this, your body just goes numb, then you put your baby first. Sadly, I know this from dealing with bladder cancer with my sweet girl.
Take it a day at a time. If you are being told that she isn't in pain and suffering, give her love and support. It is so hard to see them sick. Keeping you and Mandy in my prayers.
-Sandra (ScottieDog)
Thank you
Mandy's getting so much harder to get outdoors. She won't budge.
Ughhhh. She's actually now starting to scare me, as when we got her outside yesterday, she peed, laid down and then poo'd while lying down, this morning I awoke to pee by her bed. (This may have come from fear though, as I have a baby crib mattress against the walls and one fell ontop of her..it's not a heavy one (very very lightweight), no worries there, but it may have scared her enough to pee. She used to pee during thunderstorms out of fear.
I just pray they get my appointment asap.
I have already made up my mind, I am going to take what the vet at the college says, and believe in him/her.
He/She is the specialist, and I have to listen to what they say and go from there. I am going to the best Vet College in Canada, there is no other opinions in my mind. I just need answers as soon as possible, so like you said I know what I am dealing with.
When I sit alone and really start to think, you are right my body is already going numb, I feel like Im dreaming. I can't believe that one day my girl won't be here no more...I just can't fathom that...no more greetings in the mornings, no more hellos when I get home from work...complete emptiness...it's going to hurt like nothing before.
But then I think how lucky I am, how lucky that I am getting to say my goodbyes, have my talks with her, hold her, cry with her and love her. There are some ppl who dogs die accidently and quickly and they didn't get the chance that I am having right now, so Im embracing every single day. (Not that I haven't embraced her for the last 13.5yrs mind you. *S*)
I know in time, the pain will subside...Im greatful for the photos and videos I have, and she'll be in my heart forever!
I'll never be ready to say goodbye, this is true, but if there is no more I can do for my babe, then I do have to have the courage, strength and the love to help her be at peace.
Thank you again one and all..what a great group!
Last edited by mandy252; July 26th, 2009 at 11:46 AM.
Bad News for dearest Mandy
We rushed Mandy to the Vet college today.
She met with a neurologist, and he is 100% sure something is pushing on her brain. Whether it be a tumor, cancer or unsure.
She was put throught a battery of neurological tests and failed them all.
My choices were to have the MRI, find what is pushing on her brain and then treat her for that. (If it is cancer that involves chemo), and if it is treated, he said there is a big chance that brain damage has already happened and is irreversible.
So we have decided, after 13.5 years of a wonderful, happy life that we send her back to God.
It's not something I want to do, but I can't stand to see her suffer any longer. My heart is breaking more than words can say.
Thank you all for your kind words of support and comfort throughout our ordeal, and I will kiss and hug Mandy from each and everyone of you.
Tomorrow she goes to heaven, and she will be so deeply missed her on earth.
Jennifer and Mandy
Oh Jenn, I was so hoping it was going to be better news :sad: I know you know you have made the right decision but that does not make it easier
Godspeed to Mandy...you will be whole and healthy again at the Bridge
Jenn, please open a special thread just for Mandy in the Pets that have passed away forum...and include some pics so the others can admire how beautiful she was
Mum to Ziggy (6) and Zuzu (5), Zoey (8) and Raggzy (3) Keena (2)...my own little Heaven!
Ginger and Hobo at the Bridge (Valentine's Day 2011) but NEVER forgotten <3...
"I have sent you on a journey to a land free from pain, not because
I did not love you, but because I loved you too much to force
you to stay" ♥ ♥
We do not have to wait for Heaven, to be surrounded by hope, love, and joyfulness.
It is here on earth and has four legs!
Oh, Jenn, I am so sorry that the news wasn't better. I will be thinking of you today during this difficult time (and in the upcoming weeks). It is the hardest thing you can ever do. By easing her pain, you bring it onto yourself.
Know that your heart breaks so that Mandy can take a piece of it to the Rainbow Bridge with her. Godspeed sweet Mandy. Be at peace sweet girl.
If you need to talk, I'm here for you.
Thank you one and all
Thanks everyone.
My heart is breaking and my home is so quiet and lonely right now.
I talk to her often and to help me be at peace at night, I sleep with
her favorite pillow.
I picture her running and playing in heaven, and that helps ease my pain a bit.
Thank you so much for this past few weeks, helping me through Mandy's illness, it was a great way to get my feelings and thoughts out.
Mandy appreciated it!!
Mwwah love you Mandy and miss you dearly! Til we meet again!
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South Walton has its own beefed up five guys, and we're not talking the burger joint � we're talking about �the hogs� that make up the offensive line.
Week after week, the five young men that make up the O-line have made a way for the Seahawks to move the ball up and down the field for a 4-2 mark on the season thus far.
"They take pride in being hogs," said South Walton Seahawk Coach Phil Tisa.
The quintet manning the O-line are seniors Mitchell Missroon and Silas Mosco, juniors Caleb Kinneman and Cooper Isacks, and freshman Cole Wickman.
"Their work speaks for itself," Tisa said. "When you consider we ran for over 200 yards and passed for more than 300 yards, that tells you right there that those guys up front are doing that job to make it happen."
Just last Friday night against Cottondale, South Walton passed for 316 yards and rushed for 212 in the 54-26 win over the Hornets.
"They made a pact this summer that they were going to stay after practice every day and run as a group so they could get in extra conditioning � so they would be in good shape," Tisa said. "That says a lot about their work ethic."
And the group that averages about 205 pounds across the line doesn't mind the work and love their job.
"My job is to protect my quarterback, and protect my other teammates on the field," said the 225-pounder Missroon. Starting at right guard, this is the third year for the 6-foot-3 Missroon to play for the Seahawks.
The hardest part of our job is "lining up against 300-pound guys weekly," said Isacks, who weighs in at 210. However, the 6-foot-2 center is no stranger to the gridiron, having played in the South Walton youth league and varsity for two years at South Walton.
But they are not intimidated.
"I like busting some heads," said Mosco, who stands 6-foot-1 at right tackle and weighs 190 pounds. This is Mosco's third year to play football and first at South Walton having moved to the area from Jacksonville. And he loves being a Seahawk. "It's amazing � it's awesome."
For the only freshman on the O-line, Wickman says, "It's one of the hardest positions to play, but I love it. I like hitting." Although this is the first year for the 5-foot-9, 185-pound left guard to play for the Seahawks, he's played rec league for about eight years.
Kinneman, a 6-foot-2, 210-pounder, is no stranger on the gridiron having played four years, and two years varsity.
"I like it when someone scores a touchdown and I know that it was because of us they scored that touchdown," said Kinneman, who plays left tackle.
Although they all have their positions on the line, they work as a group.
"We're definitely play as a unit," said Missroon. "This is family.�
"We're a wall," Isacks said.
"It's all about the trench," Mosco added.
"We play in the trenches," all five chimed in.
And they wouldn't trade their position for nothing.
"We absolutely love it," they all said. "We Do What We Do."
"We worry about what we do, not about what everybody else does," Isacks said.
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Orlando Magic (40 - 24) @ Golden State Warriors (28 - 36)
Start time: 7:30 PM PST @ The Oracle Arena
Local TV: CSN Bay Area Plus
Probable starters for the Golden State Warriors:
C - Andris Biedrins
PF - David Lee
SF - Dorell Wright
SG - Monta Ellis
PG - Stephen Curry
Probable starters for the Orlando Magic:
C - Dwight Howard
PF - Brandon Bass
SF - Hedo Turkoglu
SG - Jason Richardson
PG - Jameer Nelson
Team leaders:
PPG - M. Ellis (24.9) | D. Howard (23.1)
RPG - D. Lee (9.7) | D. Howard (13.9)
APG - S. Curry (5.8) | J. Nelson (6.2)
SPG - M. Ellis (2.3) | D. Howard (1.2)
BPG - E. Udoh (1.1) | D. Howard (2.3)
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I quit until they make their way to the number 8th seed...and if they do make it I'll be watching! Just not doing it for me gentlemen....no basketball is doing it for me right now.
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I give the Warrior a chance to win at home, but very little. The problem is nobody can guard Dwight Howard single or double on this team. Unless he gets into foul trouble or injured it pretty much over for the Warriors.
mark my words...Dwight will be shooting minimum 8 FT's and Biedrins/Udoh will be in foul trouble.
Yeah, I'd totally say Dwight gets at least 8 (i'm thinking about 12 or 13..) that would have an effect on the game. We will probably have a good 3 to 15 ratio to their free throws...hope though. I've seen Andris take care of some shots by himself and fighting for the rebounds and getting them...and scoring! But he just needs to show some of those rainbows I've seen from him...get the ball!
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that was...a pretty amazing and unpredictable game. monta and curry doin well together? (well..curry's shooting night was a bit off)...AND SO MANY THREES...21-35??? 60%. jeeesh. I just hope this is a sign that Wright is back to hitting threes >:)
mik0 wrote:LilBallerx8 has quit.
well, maybe I'll quit if they lose to the 'wolves. That would be outrageous.
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No one saw that coming, it's sad to see how good this team can be and then watch them lose to shitty teams and not make the playoffs.
anyone see a problem in this:
Biedrins: 24mins 2pts 3fouls 1blk 5rebs
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LilBallerx8 wrote:anyone see a problem in this:
Biedrins: 24mins 2pts 3fouls 1blk 5rebs
He didn't get enough playing time?


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From the latest in equipment, to seed, chemicals, and services, and other products, growers will find it in the hundreds of exhibits that make up the largest indoor farm show in the South, to be held at Memphis Feb.27-28.
With the opening of the expanded Cook Convention Center last year, the Mid-South Farm & Gin Show gained an additional 35,000 square feet, which had been badly needed to accommodate a waiting list of exhibitors.
"We're looking forward to a great show in 2004," says Tim Price, executive vice president of the Southern Cotton Ginners Association, which sponsors the show, with Delta Farm Press as co-sponsor.
"We hope everyone will be making plans to come out and be a part of what we expect to be another record-setting show."
The 52nd annual show will offer a cornucopia of commercial exhibits — from A to Z — for the thousands who attend from all over the Mid-South.
Coming just before most farmers kick off the new season, Price says, "It will offer an opportunity for growers to get the latest outlook on crops and markets from two Ag Update seminars, plus meeting face to face with representatives for a wide range of equipment, products, and services."
The event is the largest indoor assembly of agricultural products and equipment in the Mid-South, and the largest cotton equipment trade show in the nation.
The show will cover in excess of 200,000 square feet. "Bring some comfortable walking shoes," Price says, "because there's going to be a lot of space to cover."
Food service offerings were also expanded last year and made more convenient, providing more opportunities for showgoers to take a break for refreshments and/or lunch.
This year's show will continue the perennially popular Ag Update seminars. "We always have a packed house for these sessions," Price says, "and this year should be no exception as growers try to get as much information as possible on which to base their decisions for the new year."
Already lined up for the Friday morning session are William "Billy" Dunavant, who will give his annual forecast for cotton, and Richard "Dick" Bell, who will provide an analysis of rice, soybeans, and wheat.
"These are very challenging times for agriculture, and farmers attending the show will have an opportunity to get the latest news on agricultural issues and crop outlooks," Price says.
Other speakers will be announced later.
The doors for the big show open at 9 a.m. Friday and Saturday and close at 5 p.m. Friday, 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free.
Member associations of the Southern Cotton Ginners Association are holding their annual meetings in conjunction with the Farm & Gin Show. Headquarters for the ginner events will be the Peabody Hotel.
Participating are the Arkansas-Missouri Cotton Ginners Association, the Mississippi Cotton Ginners Association, the Tennessee Cotton Ginners Association, and the Louisiana Cotton Ginners Association.
In addition to all the great information, show attendees will have an opportunity to win cash prizes in drawings held during the show's two-day run.
The official program for the show, which includes information about exhibitors, things to do, places to eat, along with stories and photos related to Mid-South ginning and agricultural production, is published by Farm Press and will be mailed with the Feb. 13 issue of Delta Farm Press and to Alabama subscribers in the Feb. 11 issue of Southeast Farm Press.
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DAVIDSON, N.C. (Dec. 5, 2007) - After getting off to a slow 1-3 start, the East Tennessee State women's basketball team quickly evened its record to 3-3 by posting back-to-back victories over Evansville and UNC Asheville. The Lady Bucs now look to carry their momentum into a season-long five-game road trip, beginning Thursday evening at Davidson. Tip is set for 7 p.m. inside the John M. Belk Arena.
Below is a breakdown of the match-up:
Lady Bucs Last Game
The Lady Buccaneers blocked a school-record 13 shots and dished out a season-high 17 assists en route to a comfortable 72-53 victory over non-conference foe UNC Asheville Saturday afternoon.
The Lady Bucs were led by Siarre Evans (
The blocks set a new record which was previously created on Dec. 5, 2002, when Kemp's club swatted 12 against
About Davidson
Davidson finished 23-9 a year ago and made the team's first ever trip to postseason play (WNIT). The Wildcats return nine letterwinners, including two starters in senior forward Danielle Hemerka (6-0) and redshirt senior guard Katie Hamilton (5-10).
The Wildcats have won back-to-back contests after claiming victories over Winthrop and Georgia Southern. In its last outing, Davidson senior Honna Housley scored seven of her 13 points in the final 1:23 to lead the Wildcats to a 68-63 non-conference women's basketball victory over the Winthrop Eagles as head coach Annette Watts became the all-time winningest coach in program history on Sunday afternoon at John M. Belk Arena.
Junior forward Mercedes Robinson leads the Wildcats in scoring (12.0) and rebounding (7.5). As a team, Davidson is averaging 60.2ppg and allowing its opponents to score 59.2 per contest.
The Series
Davidson leads the all-time series 13-11 and has won the last two meetings in this classic showdown between two former SoCon foes. The Wildcats ruined ETSU's home opener a year ago, as Davidson defeated the Lady Bucs 82-68 on Nov. 17. The Lady Bucs were led by Michele DeVault (21 points, 7 rebounds) and Siarre Evans (16 points, nine rebounds) in the losing effort; while Katie Hamilton scored 20 points for the Wildcats. In addition, ETSU has lost nine of the 11 games played at Davidson.
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Seniors Michele DeVault and Kelly Turman have given the Lady Bucs an enormous lift as of late. DeVault has scored double figures in all six of ETSU's contests this season, including her career-best 25-point performance over
The Wildcats are led by junior forward Mercedes Robinson. The 6-1 post player averages 29.3 minutes of action, while leading the club in scoring (12.0) and rebounding (7.5). Joining Robinson is freshman Kelsey Cary, as she is posting 10 points and 6 rebounds throughout the first six Wildcat games this season.
Broadcast Info
Fans can view the ETSU/Davidson game live via video streaming by clicking the link located above. Please note Thursday's match-up marks the first of at least seven games to be broadcast over the Holston Valley Broadcasting Corporation radio stations. Don Helman enters his fifth season as the "Voice of the Lady Bucs", and will be calling all the action on WKPT-AM 1590 in
Something Has To Give
ETSU leads the A-Sun in scoring (73.0) but ranks last in defense (75.0), where as Davidson leads the SoCon in scoring defense (59.2) and ranks seventh in scoring offense (60.2). Both teams mirror themselves at the free-throw line, as the Lady Bucs lead the A-Sun with a 74.8 clip and Davidson leads all SoCon teams at 73.8 percent.
Road Trip
The Lady Bucs begin a season-long five-game road swing Thursday night at Davidson. The trip which begins Dec. 6 will last all the way through Jan. 2, 2008 in
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ETSU will travel home and take its finals before heading off to play 2007
Davidson heads to take on nationally ranked
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I haven't gotten the dagger myself, but I just read the key is to stand behind her when you enter the room, then hack at her tail until she disappears. The tail should come off by this time and you'll get the dagger. Use two-handed stance and I think axes and great swords work best.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 25, 2006) - Senior guard Tim Smith (Newport News, Va.) collected the first triple-double in ETSU's recorded basketball history, netting 21 points, grabbing 10 rebounds and dishing out 10 assists as the Buccaneers dropped Kennesaw State 110-74 Wednesday night in Atlantic Sun Conference basketball action at Memorial Center.
With the win, ETSU avenges an earlier loss to the Owls and moves to within one game of the A-Sun lead, improving to 11-7 overall, 8-3 in conference play. Meanwhile, the Owls drop to 11-9, 9-2.
"It's a good win and the guys played very well," said ETSU head coach Murry Bartow. "I'm proud of Timmy making history tonight and we were all glad to see him get that triple-double. It was really an all-around effort from everyone. We rebounded better this time than the first game we played with (
In a game peppered with physical altercations, seven technical fouls, an ejection each for both teams, and plenty of fast-paced action, the Bucs scored the first seven points of the game before the Owls rallied to take their largest lead of the contest at 19-15 with just over 13 minutes left in the half. From there, however, ETSU went on an 18-2 run to lead by 13 at 35-22 with seven minutes remaining before the break.
After cutting that lead to eight at 42-34 with left, KSU watched the Bucs tack on a 10-point blitz right before the half to finish with a 52-34 halftime advantage.
In the second half, the most significant plays came around the 11-minute mark. The first play was at the 11:06 mark when ETSU's senior guard Ben Rhoda (Dayton, Ohio) and KSU's Israel Ingle were involved in a scuffle that resulted in double technical fouls. Just six seconds later, Rhoda and KSU's Ronnell Wooten were involved in another shoving match that also resulted in technicals and the two players were ejected. Both players will now serve at least one-game suspensions due to the altercation, with the conference office waiting to review the officials' report to determine if further disciplinary action is warranted.
Wooten and Rhoda left the game with the Bucs leading 73-51 and from there the Bucs only built on the lead to take the 36-point victory. In all, the Bucs shot 58 percent from the floor, out-rebounded the Owls 45-25, forced 19 turnovers, and grabbed 11 steals.
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Babies born at Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge, to Roane County parents:
Dec. 28 — Leah Grace and Aaron Chancy Powers, Oliver Springs. A girl, Kensington Reagan, 6 pounds, 2 ounces. Grandparents: Alvin C. Powers and Marianne Powers; Garvan W. Walls II and Gail Walls.
Dec. 31 — Marinda King and Benjamin Gary, Harri-man. A boy, Rylan Seth, 8 pounds, 1 ounce. Grandparents: Gail Ann King; Gladyn Wynn; Teresa Binkley; David Gary.
Obed Wild and Scenic River will have two programs on May 4.
Join National Park Service rangers for a free cup of coffee and informational sesion at Lilly Bridge from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
The Climb With a Ranger program will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., beginning at Lilly Bridge.
The park will provide all gear for rock climbing. Those participating should bring drinking water and sturdy footwear.
"Go Green and Save Money!" is the theme of the Roane County Chamber of Commerce's seventh annual Home and Garden Show.
The show will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 11 at Roane State's Expo Center on the college's main campus in Roane County.
Organizers of this year's event said it promises to be bigger and better than ever.
U.S. Air Force Airman Haley S. Ladd graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
Daughter of Ricky and Deena Ladd of Kingston, she is a 2010 graduate of Midway High School.
Ladd completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Rick Springfield, who helped set the soundtrack for the 1980s with his No. 1 hit single, "Jessie's Girl," and Knoxville-native rockers The Dirty Guv'nahs will be the headline entertainment for this year's Secret City Festival.
The Dirty Guv'nahs will perform for the annual Oak Ridge weekend festival at 7 p.m. Friday, June 21, on the concert main stage, with Soul Candy and The Traffic Jam as opening acts.
Springfield will be on the concert mainstage beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 22.
First Sgt. Joel Gibbons retired from the Tennessee Army National Guard following a change of responsibility ceremony at Knoxville's National Guard Armory on Sutherland Avenue after 23 years of service.
Gibbons, originally from Niagara Falls, N.Y., officially retired as 278th Regimental Headquarters Troop First Sergeant on March 29 after following in the footsteps of his father and two older brothers by enlisting in the U.S. Army in August 1989.
Oak Ridge's Secret City Festival is introducing a new "Salute to Soldiers" program featuring World War II living history activities and demonstrations at AK Bissell Park on June 22.
A day of living history activities and exhibits include period camps opening at 9 a.m., with demonstrations from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Vehicles from motorcycles and Jeeps to halftracks and artillery will be on display. A tour of an American first-aid station will illustrate how lives were saved on the front lines.
Roane County Habitat for Humanity partners with members of Bradbury United Methodist Church of Kingston and Luminary United Methodist Church of Ten Mile to clear a donated lot in Harriman that someday will hold a Habitat house for a family in need of a decent place to live.
Dozens of old tires, a decaying fiberglass boat and hundreds of pounds of scrap metal were removed from the lot and either recycled or hauled to the landfill.
Roane County households may dispose of possible hazardous wastes in a free and safe way during next month's Household Hazardous Waste Day at the recycling center at 215 White Pine Road, Midtown.
Household hazardous waste materials will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 11. No business, agribusiness, school or church waste will be accepted.
Household hazardous waste includes flammable, corrosive, reactive or toxic materials.
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Walnut Hill Elementary third-grader Sara Haun's artwork was chosen for two billboards representing Roane Clean Community Systems. "A Beautiful Roane is a Real Pick-Me-Up!" declared the billboards in Harriman and Rockwood. Haun won the privilege of having her artwork so prominently displayed in a poster contest conducted by the anti-litter group.
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