Countdown horrors: Bowdens exit, Limbaughs entrance Oct 6, 2009
We go from rap to Rush Limbaugh (sorry for the whiplash. Limbaugh. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Wild spots to take the plunge Oct 3, 2009
Minor injuries bruising, rope burn, whiplash are not unknown, and in rare cases, jumps have resulted in death. But the quality of equipment has improved over the years, and the practice is now relatively safe. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Veteran umpire struck by 3 foul balls Sep 25, 2009
Foster said the shot to the face mask "was like a whiplash syndrome. In slow motion, you can see it snap my neck back.". 2009 The Associated Press. (FOX 11, AZ)
Good Samaritan Hospital-Dayton Sports Medicine Center Doctor Says Athletes with Head Injuries Should Sit Out Sep 22, 2009
A concussion is a brain trauma resulting from a direct blow to the head or from whiplash to the head or neck. Concussions usually cause a temporary alteration in mental status but not necessarily a loss of consciousness. (PR Newswire)
The Facts About Whiplash Injuries Sep 22, 2009
When the neck is quickly and forcibly moved forward, backward or to each side, whiplash can result. Most commonly, whiplash is the result of rear-end car accidents, sports injuries and accidents at work ... Pain That Defines a Whiplash Injury. (Suite101.com)
Who's Afraid of the Flu? Sep 17, 2009
"Now people say, 'Ah, it's no big deal. They blew everything out of proportion,'" says Patrick, who's still a bit mystified by the whiplash of reactions from paranoia to complacency in a fortnight. It would all be a surreal memory for Cibolo and the rest of America, if only it were over. (Time.com)
Second-ranked Buccaneers overcome injuries in dispatching Coastal Bend Sep 17, 2009
Glenn suffered a knee injury and is expected to be back in time for the College of Southern Idaho Tournament Blinn is participating in this weekend, while McAdams was suffering from whiplash and is expected back sometime next week. Blinn s training room was already busy with sophomore outside hitter Hivya Leite recovering from an ankle injury and returning All-America outside hitter Cinthya Roberto still working her way back from injuries of her own. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Wasilla settles hot-pursuit suit for $100,000 Sep 16, 2009
The most recent complaint in the case, filed last January, lists some 70 medical visits for problems ranging from a broken ankle to whiplash and ongoing lower back pain. Setters is also involved in an unresolved lawsuit against GEICO, her insurance company, claiming the company never offered her coverage for uninsured or underinsured motorists like Harper, as required by state law, Powell said. (Anchorage Daily News)
The Best from Sunday Sep 14, 2009
The Athens-Clarke Planning Department is reviewing plans for the Whiplash Caf , which owner John Mathewson hopes to open at 909 E. Broad St. in early November. Linda Bamber, Tull Professor of Accounting in the J.M. Tull School of Accounting in the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business, was presented the Outstanding Accounting Educator Award, given by the American Accounting Association. (Athens Banner-Herald)
The Injury Lawyers Warn on Insurance Fraud Dangers Sep 9, 2009
"The impact of even minor injuries from an accident on a person's every day life should never be underestimated. Whiplash injuries are especially common, and can be especially severe. Left untreated or undiagnosed, a whiplash injury can become debilitating, preventing someone from being able to work. Whiplash is ordinarily covered by insurance companies to provide compensation in the event of a whiplash claim (), not to treat the injury, but instead provide income and compensation because of it.... (PR Newswire)
Road test: Suzuki Alto Sep 4, 2009
The two rear seats feature adjustable headrests, though backseat whiplash protection was rated as marginal. Overall verdict. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
FAITH & REASON: Vouchers are good. No, wait! They're bad! No, wait ... Sep 3, 2009
Did that headline give you whiplash. Mark Silk, blogging at Spiritual Politics, delves into the contradictions that religious conservatives face on the idea of. (USA Today -- Money)
A Tale of Two Zinnis Sep 2, 2009
Hearing the retired four-star general and former commander of CENTCOM is an exercise in whiplash. He opposed the invasion of Iraqand supported the surge. (The American Conservative)
Myofascial Trigger Points Aug 26, 2009
Most physical injuries are also complicated by trigger points, which explains why such conditions as whiplash often persist for years, even when the original injury should have healed ... Ettlin T, Schuster C, Stoffel R, et al. A distinct pattern of myofascial findings in patients after whiplash injury. (Suite101.com)
Liberals are warned a health-care deal may be cut Aug 17, 2009
The state run pinko media has whiplash from being in the democrat spin cycle. A similar scenario is playing out in the public anxiety over health care reform. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Safest hybrid cars - Not just Prius Aug 14, 2009
To earn the award, a vehicle has to earn top scores in the Institute's front- and side-crash tests as well as its whiplash protection tests. It also has to be available with electronic stability control, a feature that helps avoid loss of control during sharp turns or sudden maneuvers. (CNN -- Money)
PAPER: Fresh alert on global stock markets... Aug 14, 2009
" Bit like AEP and his chums who might have bought gold at $1000 an oz. and $1.30 to the ; and then tried to convince us all that it was off to $2000... Or, who was it now?, who published a report that oil would hit $200+ per bbl. People talk their book and they depend on sheep to listen. Don't get smeared with mint sauce is my motto. Monty on August 13, 2009 at 09:30 PM Couldn't RBS save a bit of money by releasing this analyst, allowing him to pursue other interests which he may be better... (The Drudge Report)
Corporal Punishment in U.S. Schools Aug 13, 2009
" 4. On the aftermath: "The Society for Adolescent Medicine has documented serious medical consequences resulting from corporal punishment, including severe muscle injury, extensive blood-clotting (hematomas), whiplash damage and hemorrhaging. Corporal punishment led to deterioration in family life, as parents were forced to withdraw children from school, resort to homeschooling and give up jobs. (Time.com)
Dozens hurt in Big Dipper crash Aug 12, 2009
A number of passengers on the ride suffered whiplash, broken bones and back injuries. The Big Dipper, a wooden rollercoaster, opened in 1923. (BBC News -- UK)
Husband of Wrong-Way Crash Driver Probed Aug 9, 2009
didja get whiplash trying to make that stretch. by kc629 August 8, 2009 12:37 PM EDT. (CBS News -- US)
Positive Expectations Help Patients Recover From Whiplash Three Times Faster Aug 7, 2009
But until now, not much was known about the correlation between that belief and the recovery from injuries like whiplash ... Linda Carroll, in the School of Public Health, looked at a cohort of over 6,000 adults with traffic-related whiplash injuries ... 14, 2005) Professor Gwendolen Jull and Dr Michele Sterling of the UQ Division of Physiotherapy are conducting two clinical trials investigating recovery following a whiplash. (Science Daily)
FTC Cracks Down on Oil Price Manipulation Aug 7, 2009
Americans get whiplash trying to follow the price of gas these days. Many blame speculators who trade oil futures like stocks. (CBS News)
Positive expectations help patients recover from whiplash 3 times faster: study Aug 6, 2009
But until now, not much was known about the correlation between that belief and the recovery from injuries like whiplash ... Linda Carroll, in the School of Public Health, looked at a cohort of over 6,000 adults with traffic-related whiplash injuries. (EurekAlert!)
Car insurance premiums 'rising' Jul 30, 2009
Fraud and bigger personal injury claims, such as whiplash, have pushed up the costs to insurers and in turn to motorists, according to AA Insurance. The average annual comprehensive car insurance policy between April and June rose to 778, a rise of 3. (BBC News -- Business)
Buck: Around the ACC, Part I Jul 28, 2009
In Miami, the Canes are getting ready to unveil the Whiplash offense of Mark Whipple, who is bringing a new approach, though not necessarily a new offense. Im not going to say its very similar its similar in some aspects, Jason Fox said. (InsideCarolina.com)
Fans Get First Peek At 'Iron Man 2' Jul 28, 2009
It introduced Sam Rockwell as weapons guru Justin Hammer; a fearsome-looking, heavily tattooed Mickey Rourke as the villain Ivan Vanko, who becomes Whiplash; and Don Cheadle as Col. James Rhodes, who becomes War Machine ... Fans got a quick glimpse of War Machine's super-powered, weapon-filled suit and Whiplash's first attempt at a wearable apparatus that features two electrically charged whips. (Click2Houston, TX)
Local Industry News & Notes Jul 24, 2009
At the new office, which opened June 15, Gaussion specializes in treating neck pain, back pain, headaches and whiplash injuries. She also has specialized training in treating animals. (Santa Maria Times)
Mazda's new hot-hatch Jul 22, 2009
Safety includes stability control, six airbags and active front head restraints to help reduce whiplash injuries. Search by keyword. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Washington Games Jul 20, 2009
Robert Gibbs, like most presidential spokesmen, is a master of spin. Last Thursday, he was whirling faster than the turbine blades in the engines of an F-22 accelerating past the speed of sound. (Human Events Online)
Recreation Digest Jul 16, 2009
Sertoma 3: American Bank Center Whiplash 17-1. Knowles Jewelry-Kryptonite 15-3. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Are they funnier than a fifth-grader? Jul 15, 2009
After an initial bit of whiplash from shifting between purposely unfunny, odd remarks, reasonably amusing sketches, and egocentric tantrums, it's clear why these two settled on such an odd format: They have a lot of different forms of funny to share with the world. Take their very earnest discussion at the start of one segment, about how drugs are bad. (Salon)
Fake injury wedding trio jailed Jul 11, 2009
Manchester Crown Court heard they tried to sue Hollins Travel for whiplash. All three, from Old Trafford, had admitted perjury and conspiracy to defraud, at an earlier hearing. (BBC News -- UK)
Angels' Hunter hopes to avoid disabled list Jul 9, 2009
He complaining of whiplash after that game and said he had trouble breathing as he remained on his left side near the wall after the collision. He missed only one game in the aftermath. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Camera happy husband calls the shots Jul 8, 2009
Still, there's only so much stopping and starting you can do before you start to feel the effects of whiplash. "When the cable cars jerk to a halt in San Francisco, the conductors at least call out the stop," I say. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
DonBanksInside The NFL Steve McNair's sad death proves one's image not always a reality. Jul 7, 2009
When the reality seems to differ so dramatically from the image, there's a whiplash effect that's hard to avoid. Role models do not fall quietly. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Sloppy inning costs Mets Subway opener Jun 27, 2009
Instead, they lost, 9-1, with E's, committing three errors in one hideous second inning, and they emerged from the first Subway Series game at Citi Field with a 37-35 record, wearing a neck brace because of the whiplash of the preceding 18 innings. One night after they gave one of their best all-around performances in beating the Cardinals, the Mets played one of their worst defensive innings in years to put the Yankees in position for another victory in this intracity, Interleague competition. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Apples Steve Jobs has excellent prognosis Jun 25, 2009
Since then, Wall Streets whiplash has had time to heal, especially because Apples stock has weathered the recession better than those of most of its competitors. Cupertino, California-based Apple put Tim Cook, its chief operating officer, at the helm during Jobs absence. (MSNBC -- Business)
Apple Fans Are Prepared for a Part-Time Jobs Jun 24, 2009
Since then, Wall Street's whiplash has had time to heal, especially because Apple's stock has weathered the recession better than those of most of its competitors. Shares have improved 76 percent since the dark day in January when Jobs announced his leave, closing Friday at $139. (Newsmax)
Sidelined Cagle on the mend, at peace Jun 21, 2009
An orthopedic collar, the kind whiplash victims wear in courtroom dramas, sat on a nearby table. Cagle eyed it with disdain. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Mickey Rourke's next matchup: Whiplash Jun 20, 2009
Distributor Paramount Pictures has released the first photo of Rourke as villain Whiplash (right) in the forthcoming sequel, "Iron Man 2." Rourke is dressed for battle in the image, his torso and arms wrapped in metal braces sporting weapons and a chest device resembling the portable power plant that runs Downey's Iron Man suit. Downey is completely encased in his metal suit, but Rourke's Whiplash outfit shows off a lot of flesh, along with plenty of tattoos coating the character's skin. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Reis drawing blanks Jun 19, 2009
With each match, there is more pressure on the Revolution s defense as Twellman continues to battle whiplash symptoms and the offense sputters. The team s 15 goals are tied with three other teams for the second fewest in the league. (Boston Globe)
SCITUATE STATEHOUSE ROUNDUP: Spurring ethics talk Jun 18, 2009
That could change, though, as all of Beacon Hill deals with the whiplash that started last Tuesday afternoon, with the indictment of the North End Democrat who claimed the credit for nationally renowned health care expansion, helped shield gay marriage from the voters and with a few twists of the gavel blocked casinos. DiMasi joined the House in 1979, became speaker in 2004, stepped down in January and was indicted last Tuesday, back in court, except this time there s nothing great and general... (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Spinal Decompression Therapy Offers Hope for Back Pain Jun 17, 2009
Dr. Edward Martin, D.C. is the host of the show and he answers questions from his listeners on: back pain, sciatica, neck pain, herniated disc, spinal stenosis, whiplash, bulging disc and other spinal conditions ... "For example, a herniated disc would be pulled back into its normal position, as this specialized therapy equipment gently tractions the spine in a specific manner. This newer type of treatment has also shown very good results for very difficult cases like: spinal stenosis, sciatica,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Fallen Angel Jun 17, 2009
"Sometimes it's stupid, but I've got to go get it. It's what I do. I'm a little sore, whiplash. That's probably as hard as I've hit a wall.". That's Hunter, the heart and soul of the Angels. (USA Today -- Sports)
Festival threat Jun 16, 2009
Chartered physiotherapist Sammy Margo said surfers can suffer bruises, sprains and whiplash-type injuries if dropped ... "Crowd surfing is not ideal but if it is going to happen you must try to do it safely. Wear clothes that don't have sharp edges such as zips or studs. Wear soft shoes Don't have any valuables on you, as they can fall out or be stolen Avoid wearing piercings or chains as they can easily get caught on clothing She said relaxing also helps lessen the severity of falls, minimising... (BBC News -- Health)
It's Not Fair To Casually Call People Racist Jun 3, 2009
If a white male nominee had been discovered to have said something similar -- that he was better situated to judge due to his background and life experiences than a Latina woman -- he would be cashiered so fast as to induce whiplash. Those are the unwritten rules that Limbaugh and Gingrich are attempting, one suspects, to expose for their one-sidedness. (Townhall.com)
2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring makes travel a real treat May 29, 2009
You find only two on some higher-price cars, as if somebody decided that the middle rider needed no whiplash protection. The Elantra Touring test car was so unexpectedly good that it called for two separate test periods, to see if the good first impression was illusory. (USA Today -- Autos)
CATOOSA CO. ADULT SPRING SOFTBALL LEAGUE RESULTS May 25, 2009
Whiplash (25), Blood Assurance (9). Whiplash (16), CTS Protective Services (10). (Catoosa County News, GA)
Tell us about Bismarck - Mandan road trouble May 22, 2009
Agreed wrote on May 21, 2009 10:18 AM:" Like a lot of others on here I would say 19th North Of Century Ave. I watched the construstion tema that was helping with a house lot come out with their trucks and tear up the whole road and since then it has been horrible EVERY summer. Talk about whiplash. ". badroadbob wrote on May 21, 2009 10:16 AM:" The road to my shop is horrible, and is getting worse, soon a normal car will not be able to drive over the deep ruts and huge frost bumps. Check out... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Hawks should consider trading Johnson, not Smith May 13, 2009
Might want to mention that up front before you get sued for causing whiplash with the sudden turns. Mr. Fill (formerly ScoobySnacks). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Facebook foils Canadian lawsuits May 11, 2009
Dennis Terry filed the suit after suffering whiplash from two car accidents in 2001 and 2003. In addition to other losses, he argued the injuries harmed his social life, claiming his friends stopped phoning him to go out after he repeatedly declined their invitations. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Scofflaws beware: Cops are teaming up on you May 10, 2009
Anaarchist wrote on May 8, 2009 12:15 PM:" Many years ago, in total darkeness, a wayward moose traveled directly in my path. The four door sedan was traveling 45mph and impacted the animal squarely on its side. Do to the hight of the animal, impact was at its knees driving its legs out from under it and the 1200lb body landed on the windshield and rested in the front seat. Upon impact whiplash the back of my seat broke and I ended wresting in the rear window seat area. Wearing a seat bellt would... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
CAR GUY: Volvo gets good marks May 9, 2009
They include: DAC (Driver Alert Control), DA (Distance Alert), BLIS (Blind Spot Information System), DTSC (Dynamic Traction Stability Control), RSC (Roll Stability Control), CWAB (Collision Warning with Auto Brake), WHIPS (Whiplash Protection System), and TSA (Towing Stability Assist). Can you be safer. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
For riders, an unwelcome start to romantic weekend May 9, 2009
She was treated and released at Boston Medical Center with what she later told the Globe was "a major case of whiplash.". Harris said it was like a scene from a movie. (Boston Globe)
Two hospitalized in coach bus crash after Twins game May 7, 2009
An 11-year-old girl suffered whiplash and hit her head. She was treated and released from Children s Hospital in St. Paul, Rusher said. (Winona Daily News, MN)
A's Copeland feels for Cardinals' Ankiel May 6, 2009
Copeland, a Rule 5 Draftee from the Giants organization, suffered a sprained left shoulder and had to deal with whiplash symptoms for some time. As such, Cardinals outfielder Rick Ankiel's horrific head-first crash with an outfield wall in St. Louis on Monday hit pretty close to home. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
DUGOUT: KC’s Greinke finally enjoying baseball May 6, 2009
Team Dr. George Paletta said Ankiel showed signs of whiplash and displayed puffiness in his face. Chicago Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano strained his left hamstring during Sunday s contest against the Florida Marlins and was placed on the disabled list. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
MLB: Howard powers Phils May 5, 2009
Cardinals physician Dr. George Paletta told manager Tony La Russa that Ankiel showed signs of whiplash and puffiness in his face. Paletta told the team that Ankiel never lost consciousness on the field. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Falcons suddenly have a present, a future — and a window Apr 28, 2009
He looks like Snidely Whiplash. gasportsfan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Leonard Pitts: Columbine High massacre: Sometimes people are just evil Apr 19, 2009
While we are conditioned to think of evil as something that comes wearing a Snidely Whiplash mustache or speaking in a Darth Vader voice, it is more often a banal thing hiding in plain sight just like this, hiding in the incremental moral compromises, failed humanity and grandiose self-image of ordinary men. Until their fury breaks upon us abruptly as a clap of thunder in a summer storm. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Don't judge a movie by its book Apr 17, 2009
If "Beat the Reaper" is made into a movie, I will know when to give myself whiplash and look away. When asked by New York magazine about that scene, Bazell said: "It didn't strike me as out there at the time. But when I reread the scene a couple of months later, I felt physically ill. And I wasn't unhappy about that.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The Awful New Bush Torture Memos Apr 17, 2009
So is "walling," which means slamming a man's head against a wall while he's wearing a collar so he won't be brain dead from whiplash. Also sleep deprivation and shutting Zubaydah into a small box with an insect, which he'd be made to believe would sting. (Slate)
To drink or not to drink? Apr 9, 2009
Even those who study alcohol's health effects concede it is easy to suffer whiplash when bombarded with competing medical studies. "What's the take-home message from all of these studies? It's fair to say no study is going to advocate increased alcohol use," said Dr Wendy Chen, a breast cancer specialist at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Dust storm causes 5 big rig crashes in Kern County Apr 8, 2009
They treated moderate whiplash injuries sustained by one person pinned inside the car and one man who suffered a broken leg. The three big rigs crashed on the northbound side of Interstate 5 about two hours after the first collision. (Fresno Bee -- State)
* Richards keeps his cool as Harlequins top Premiership Apr 3, 2009
The best case scenario is it is a whiplash injury. It is not concussion, Bath coach Steve Meehan said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
