MARCO Grand Rounds for March 26, 2006

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss "Bird Flu" and attempt to answer the following questions you might be asked in the office.
1. Is a bird flu pandemic imminent?
2. Is there a cure for bird flu (actually all "flu's" originate with birds)?
3. What can I do to prevent it?
4. What can the government do about bird flu (that's a winner!)?
5. Are anti-viral drugs any good?
6. Should I stock up on flu drugs?
7. Can you get bird flu from eating chicken or other poultry?
8. How can I catch bird flu?
9. Is there more than one type?
10. Who is most apt to get it?

If we have any time, Harry WB9EDP has promised to update us on new HIV, another virus, drugs.

IF YOU ARE COMING TO DAYTON MAY 18-20TH --CALL THE HOTEL FOR RESERVATIONS 937 278 4871
Tell them you are a Marco member and want the reduced (?) rates. If you want to share a room let us know ASAP.

MARCO Grand Rounds for March 19, 2006

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This week we will attempt to give the test concerning your chances of living the next 4 years if you are over 50. One of the requisites is your basal metabolic index (BMI). Last week we got most people's height and weight needed to calculate your BMI. If you didn't submit yours do so on listserve so you can take the test. The questions are asking more questions which should make the discussion interesting.

GET YOUR RESERVATIONS INTO DAYTON HAMVENTION--call Holiday Inn North, Dayton. Robin will be there.

MARCO Grand Rounds for March 5, 2006

From Warren:

Last Sunday we were drowned out by a contester in Maryland who refused to move--NICE GUY! [Blogmeister's note - Our "thanks" go to N3HBX for refusing to QSY. As an active contester myself, I can assure this gentleman that he will never receive a QSO from me. - KM2L]

We will close out Mercury poisoning and take the test of your chances to live the next 4 years if you are over 50.

When you come on the air, give me your height and weight and I will immediately give you back your BMI (basal metabolic index). (If you are afraid to give your own weight, give your wife's ). It (the BMI, not the wife) should be under 25.

If we have time we will talk about the new inhaled insulin that Pfizer is putting on the market--who should use it and when. Should be fun time.

Unfortunately, we cannot count the check-ins last Sunday as no discussion was held.

MARCO Grand Rounds for February 26, 2006

Last Sunday we discussed Mercury poisoning--how really bad is it and is it super-hype or cold facts--we will continue this discussion this Sunday and then follow through with the questionnaire, "What are your chances of going west in the next 4 years?" Is this test valid in your opinion?

We may have some static from contesters, so be prepared.

CME standings will be posted next week.

-Warren KD4gua.