[Texascavers] RE: rabies
Jim, Maybe you would like to clarify some of the possible risk factors. The reason I posted this article to the list, is because there is the need for vigilance in light of the fact that viruses and bacteria mutate and adapt to vaccines. (A mutated form of TB (XDR-TB is now returning with no known cure. The WHO (World Health Organization) reports 40,000 new cases annually.) This particular strain of the rabies virus in Arizona, is common to Brown Bats, but seems to be able to transfer between species, by casual contact. I was at Bracken Bat cave many times in the early 70's, and heard the stories of rabies experiments , where several types of animals were kept in cages, in the cave. Even though it was not possible for the bats to bite, or scratch the animals, several reportedly, did contract rabies. The Center for Disease Control, says it is possible to contract rabies by saliva contact from an infected animal that gets into a persons eyes, nose, or mouth. See: http://www.cdc.gov/rabies/bats.html It has been talked about in caving circles that cavers do have a slight immunity to rabies due to our increased contact with bats, and their airborne saliva. Not being a biologist, I have assumed these stories to be true. With new strains of the rabies virus being discovered, maybe the old rules will not apply. Steve Save on Moving Supplies. Click Here! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2131/fc/BLSrjnsO5rrfRXKmFJmInNubOIrFLmFUCNknWQQKtBE9ER0xfCN50ILNuGM/ - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com
[Texascavers] Latest health risk in caving.
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[Texascavers] 2009 TCC Winter Conference
2009 TCC Winter Conference Mark you calendars -February 27-March 1, 2009 The TCC Winter Conference is a special event for new cavers, however Old-timers are welcome as well. Take this opportunity to round up your new people and get them caving and learning about caves. The TCC asks for a donation to assist in the costs, however, but for new cavers (less than five years) everything is free. There is really no good reason not to take part. Our special guest is Ron Kerbo. For a number of years Ron was with the National Parks Service. Rons Power Point presentation will be Wooden Lettuce, Chili Peppers and the Speleo-education of an Oil Field Roust-a-Bout. Here is the tentative schedule: Friday: Camping caving. Saturday: Breakfast provided. Tours Workshops - 10:00 AM Geology-Caving Tour Twin Creeks Tour Basic Caving Workshop Introduction-Land Owner Relations- Cave Biology, Survey, Photography Cave Restoration (Visits several caves). Urban Cave Monitoring Management Workshop- This will be conducted at the TCC Headquarters at 5:00 PM Avery Ranch Cave- All Day Avery Ranch Cave Special Event- 4:00 PM Dies Ranch Treasure Cave-All Day Dies Ranch Shelter Cave-All Day Caving-All Day 5:00 PM Dinner - Mexican Food 6:30 PM After Dinner Special guest presentation by Ron Kerbo Wooden Lettuce, Chili Peppers and the Speleo-education of an Oil Field Roust-a-Bout Hall of Texas Cavers slides Party Dave Caves Salon- Strawberry Margaritas Sunday: Breakfast provided Caving More information will be provided closer to the event Save $15 on Flowers and Gifts from FTD! Shop now at http://offers.juno.com/TGL1131/?u=http://www.ftd.com/17007 - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com
[Texascavers] Snowy River legislation
Here is a link to Senator Domenici's site with an article on the new legislation before congress. http://domenici.senate.gov/news/topicrecord.cfm?code=ENCommid=279488 Steve Free information on the best Web Hosting. Click Now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2131/fc/Ioyw6iifaxScs7Vx1n97D2gnft7mhVijx08szasgp4e3TxnFvl9TSP/ - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com
[Texascavers] Plasma Caving light
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[Texascavers] Re: Turkmenistan's Door to Hell :
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[Texascavers] Lost in Airman's
Monday, March 10, 2008 Cavers reported trapped Emergency officials are responding to a report of two males in their 20s needing rescue from Airman's Cave in South Austin. The two have been in the cave since around noon yesterday, officials say. _ Need cash? Click to get an emergency loan, bad credit ok http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2111/fc/Ioyw6iiekKuCoPBJdnb7FbG5KtykODPJOCYApvldnZI1at3lgOwQXN/
Re: [Texascavers] Texas Cavers Reunion
Hi Allan, Who might be posting pictures of TCR that I can send a couple of pictures I took? You did a Great job! Thanks. Steve ___ Try Juno Platinum for Free! Then, only $9.95/month! Unlimited Internet Access with 250MB of Email Storage. Visit http://www.juno.com/value to sign up today! ___ Texascavers mailing list Texascavers@texascavers.com http://mail.texascavers.com/mailman/listinfo/texascavers_texascavers.com
