MARCO Grand Rounds for June 30, 2013

From Warren KD4GUA:

 

 Due to Field Day and other factors, the weekly discussion on "LIGHT" was postponed until next Sunday.  New Frequency is 14.342.

 

     This is a very interesting subject and we will include basic knowledge of the electromagnetic spectrum which is classified by wavelength into radio, microwave, infrared, the visible spectrum, ultraviolet, X-rays and gamma rays.

 

     If we have time, we will then diverge into "Light Therapy, Q & A."  Might be a good idea to bone up on these subjects prior so as to broaden and lighten "up" the subject.  If you would like to be a guest lecturer on a Sunday morning don't be bashful--try your luck!

 

     The terrorist was on 14.307 attempting to sell real estate on "field day." 

MARCO Grand Rounds for June 16, 2013

From Warren KD4GUA:

 

     Last Sunday we had 31 check-ins, down about 20% from what we had on the old frequency of 14.307, but still holding up fairly well under the change circumstances.  The Terrorist was on 14.307 only briefly Sunday--maybe he's beginning to stutter----Remember we will be on the subrosa freq.

 

     This Sunday we will discuss "LIGHT THERAPY."  This mode is used for a variety of conditions ranging from auto immune disorders including psoriasis and eczema to wound healing, depression, neonatal jaundice  and affective disorders.

 

      Have any of you ever been in total darkness?  I experienced it going down a Polish salt mine in a make-shift elevator--PITCH BLACK!!!!  Consider how worthless our eyes would be if we lived in such an environment and what that environment would do to our bodies. 

 

     We have been ladyless lately so make sure all of you take a bath, maybe we can get them back.

MARCO Grand Rounds for June 9, 2013

From Warren KD4GUA:    

 

We're picking up slowly as our members find us--will be at 14.342 or down 2 prn QRM....This week we will discuss 'CUTTING-EDGE NUTRITION."  This a subject I despise because we have too many know-it-alls and I'm not one of them....HOWEVER, we had an expert MD give a talk at our hospital, affiliated with the S. Florida University Medical School and thought I could pass his thoughts on to you....

     Since we basically ARE what we EAT you guys who look like a tomato are eating too many tomatoes!  rosy cheeks etc.  I asked this expert "There are no secrets in medicine, why are there so many secrets in nutrition?"  He gave a smart answer "MONEY!"  Anyway, we will have no advertisements so join in and add  to the confusion.  It is a vital subject now-a-days since the rumor is that health insurance rates will soon be set by your BMI

MARCO Grand Rounds for June 2, 2013

From Warren KD4GUA:

 

This Sunday we will discuss by request:   "WHAT TO ORDER, A CT OR AN MRI?" 

 

If 14.307 is occupied by the LID then we will move up to 14.344.  Last week there was a net on 14.345 so we had to go down 2 to 14.342.  We will always go down 2--apparently this is working as we had 30 checkins.

 

LATEST Burma Shave ad...."Cautious rider to her reckless dear, Let's have less bull and a little more steer!" (The bull, we hope,  will be steered Sunday!)

MARCO Grand Rounds for May 26, 2013

From Warren KD4GUA:

 

   The terrorist was back this weekend and almost completely wiped out Grand Rounds--a short skip also didn't help....we had only 19 check-ins whereas we normally have 35-40.  We had to resort to 14.344 but there was a net or a schedule on 14.345 which overlapped so we had to go down. 

     Danny and I agreed that this bad guy is not going away.  However, it may end up being a good thing (?) ( Every cloud has a silver lining).  Therefore:   If we can't use 14.307 go to 14.344.  If we are not there go DOWN 2 to 14.342, if not there go down 2 to 14.340 until you pick us up (decreasing in increments of 2).  We thought moving the CW net up to 14.307 at l0:30 Eastern time might be a deterrent but that is up to the CW net.

     Everyone on Listserve should have gotten the June pdf edition of "Aether."  The printed edition will be in the mail shortly.  Photos taken in Myrtle Beach will be in the August edition as they didn't arrive in time for the June issue.  If anyone would like AETHER  EITHER the printed or the pdf version please advise, if not, you will receive both.

 

[NOTE: There will be no Skype simulcast of this Sunday's Grand Rounds. I will be at my son's college graduation - KM2L]

MARCO Grand Rounds for May 19, 2013

From Warren, KD4GUA:

 

     Last Sunday the "Terrorist" was waiting for us and we had to switch to 14.344.  Propagation was poor and lots of QRN so we lost a lot of members....SO, because the topic was so important we are going to continue the topic "BARIATRIC SURGERY" which includes lap bands & gastric by-pass procedures. 

     This topic is so important because now, surgical treatment of Diabetes Mellitus is the treatment of choice for those 100 lbs overweight.  This will be a banana---bonanza, for the surgeons in that the mortality is less than 1% at 6 months.  It will also be a lollipop for the lawyers for that 1%.

     There doesn't seem to be any way to waylay the intruder since he is using all sorts of gadgets to deter us and two wrongs don't make a right.  How about moving CW back to 14.307,  

30 minutes before net time?  This "slap on the wrist" by the FCC doesn't work with psychopaths. 

MARCO Grand Rounds for May 12, 2013

From Warren, KD4GUA:  

 

This Sunday we will discuss the relatively new procedure "SLEEVE GASTRECCTOMY," for those morbidly obese.  This laproscopic procedure resolves 56% of diabetes, 49% of hypertension, 43% of hyperlipidemia and 60% of obstructive sleep apnea...besides it is quicker, safer and diminishes the production of the hormone Ghrelin, which has been described as a hunger-regulating hormone.

    Tune in for an up-to-date report on this new procedure--

 

     We will start at 14.307 at 11 am Eastern Daylight time and if the "thing" (the terrorist)  is in his obstructive mood we will automatically move to our alternate frequency (and if occupied, go DOWNstream till we hit an open freq.)  DO NOT MENTION THE ALTERNATE FREQUENCY.  It would help  if some members would rag chew starting 30 minutes prior on 14.307, although last week he was already spewing his foul language at 10:20 am.....  In this way we can aid the monitors listening to his trash.  If you really want to get turned-off--listen to this LID!  (He is great for activating skunk glands.)

MARCO Grand Rounds for May 5, 2013

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss the topic of the week, "RICIN."  

At the meeting in Myrtle Beach, we decided to go BACK to 14.307, since the terrorist has been warned by the FCC (in December!).  If we get interference we will move up to 14.344.  Do NOT mention 14.344 on the air, simply say, "Resort to alternate frequency."  It would help if we  get a rag chew going at 10:30 EASTERN to keep the frequency open. 

We had a great time in Myrtle Beach thanks to our Prez Mary AE4BX. 

MARCO Grand Rounds for April 21, 2013

From Warren KD4GUA:

 This Sunday we will be on 14.344 MHz at 11 am Eastern.  The subject will be "PREPARING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY PATIENTS."  (For details see JAMA April 10, 2013, page 1471, an article by the Assoc. Senior Editor.)  

 The following Sunday there will be NO NET as we will be meeting in Myrtle Beach, FL for the Annual MARCO meeting.  Members of the Board of Directors are mandated to be on board unless they are on duty or have adequate excuses.  All members of MARCO or guests are welcome.  Our President Mary Farvaro is counting on your presence if able.

 I will be driving up since I found the air fare for two was over $1,200 and it  is only about 600 miles and I am a profound cheapskate when it comes to being ripped off!!!!  (If  I hadn't landed at their airstrip before in my little plane I would say it is only 500' long.) 

 The town is cute, on the ocean, with a stiff breeze--sometimes a REAL stiff breeze!!!  April 25-28th at the Breakers, phone 843 444 4444, reduced rate for Marco members.

   So far the Terrorist hasn't found us, let's hope it stays that way!  (Maybe he will show up at Myrtle Beach and let the air out of all of our tires!)

MARCO Grand Rounds for April 14, 2013

From Warren KD4GUA:

I would like to congratulate the 34 stations that were able to make the transition to the new frequency of 14.344 the past Sunday....we had to QSY to 14.341 because of another station's QRM, but things worked out much better than anticipated.  

 

The "thing" (terrorist) was occupying our normal frequency so we made the switch--let's hope he doesn't follow us.  I note Wayne K1WDR has idented the "thing" (note small letters) with a report dated back 13 years ago--proof psychopaths (or sociopaths) don't change.  We have known for about 3 months his identity and his past record and last week I sent my 4th, this one registered, letter to the FCC in Gettysburg along with a copy to my Congressman--I did note there was a station that identified itself as a "monitor."  Whether the FCC is a paper tiger we will soon find out.

 

This Sunday we will discuss "Inoculations needed for travel," as requested, since world-wide traveling will soon increase with the better weather in the N. Hemisphere.  DO NOT mention 14.344 if you should tune into 14.307 as the jerk will follow us!!!!

 

We haven't heard from Harry WB9EDP, Ellen, KC6ARN, Linda KE5BQK, and Bernie KD5QHV lately, hope they are all okay.  Good to have Bruce KM2L back in harness!

MARCO Grand Rounds for March 31, 2013

From Warren, KD4GUA:

 

This Sunday we will attempt to discuss "ABSINTH" (Absinth makes the heart grow fonder",  La fee verte) and a problem all of us are running into with the use of statin drugs, i.e., "Rhabdomyolysis."  (muscleosis)

     In order to succeed we will have to grab the freq. early (14.307) as there is a big contest this weekend.  If unable, we will postpone the discussion until the following weekend. 

     In case you don't know what Absinth is--try some and let us know the consequences!  You have to drink it -- not read about it.   Statins, you can read about.....

Robert Smithwick, W6CS, Silent Key

MARCO lost another of its giants when Robert "Smitty" Smithwick, W6CS, passed away on March 22, 2013.

Smitty was instrumental in the founding of MediShare International, MARCO's charitable arm. He served as the first Chairman of MediShare International, forging links with several partner agencies including the Bush Hospital Foundation, International Aid and Direct Relief International. Under his leadership, the organization completed projects in Rwanda, Kenya, Zambia and Malawi.

MARCO and MediShare were but a small part of Smitty's achievements. He was on the DX Honor Roll, hosted a team at his house for the WRTC held in San Francisco, and counted numerous famous DXers among his close friends. He was a highly successful pediatric dentist in northern California and served in California's Department of Health under Governor Ronald Reagan. The accomplishment that made him the proudest was helping to found Foothill and DeAnza Colleges.

Smitty was 93 years old at the time of his passing.

MARCO Grand Rounds for March 24, 2013

From Warren, KD4GUA:

 

This Sunday we will briefly mention DMSO and then shift to the 200th anniversary of John Snow's birth--he is the one who diagnosed Cholera in London and traced it to a watering pump in the Soho in 1850.  It wasn't until 1883 that Koch and Louis Pasteur introduced the germ theory--just think of getting sick in the early 19th Century--with no antibiotics!  Cholera was a big killer and they thought it was caused by bad smelly air!  (which it was in a way!).  Tune in and bring your "NUMB NOSE".,,,,,and remember, "Growing old is mandatory, growing wise is optional."

MARCO Grand Rounds for March 10, 2013

From Warren KD4GUA:

 

     This Sunday we will talk about the "AGING SKIN".  This will be an update from the discussion we had on March 14, 2004...since then our skin has become more "mature" and wants to be talked about.  What do you tell your patients to do?  Stay out of the sun and can the prolonged hot showers?

     The Terrorist made a brief appearance last Sunday and should he interfere again this Sunday, the QSY frequency will be on or about 14.344--do not mention this freq or he will follow us--

MARCO Grand Rounds for February 24, 2013

From Warren, KD4GUA:

    This Sunday we will discuss "ACE INHIBITION".  This will be a refresher on the metabolism of the ACE drugs--something basic we all forget over time. 

     If the "terrorist" should try to tie up the frequency we will shift to 14.344 or whereabouts....please keep this secret and don't discuss "QSY to 14.344" or else he will follow us.   Write this frequency down NOW and do not mention it on the air.

     And remember what Thomas Jefferson said years ago, "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading."

MARCO Grand Rounds for January 27, 2013

From Warren KD4GUA:

 

 We will finish the discussion of Dreams and then work into something we all need a refresher in--"ACE (Angiotensin converting enzymes) and Angiotensin II receptor antagonists or blockers.  Let's hope the "static maker" sleeps late Sunday morning....and remember, "Never answer anonymous letters."

 

And from Chip N5RTF:

 

The streaming audio start page: http://www.reliastream.com/cast/start/tkeister

now has mp3 files of the last 2 nets on demand.  Today's net will be added later.  To listen to a past net, click on the file with the correct date in the title.  This uses the built-in web player which may not work on non-Windows system.

An alternate way that may actually be better is to Right-click on the file name, then choose Save As... and pick a location on your home system.  You can then play the net as a podcast file using a player of your choice.  This provides the added benefit of being able to back up or fast-forward.

To listen to today's net live, click the web browser on the start page or if you are listening on a phone or tablet, there are links to common media players at the top of the page.  On some systems, you might need to click or type the following link into your system's media player: http://67.213.213.143:8014/stream or http://67.213.213.143:8014

 

MARCO Grand Rounds for January 27, 2013

From Warren, KD4GUA:

 

The past Sunday Grand Round of the Air was cut short by the interruptions of the "terrorist."    I have sent three messages to the FCC to help us deter this individual-- without a response.  It is apparent the FCC is not our answer.

 

Now I have come to the conclusion that we should attempt to help this pschopath before he substitutes a gun for the microphone.  I am requesting Chip N5RTF, our excellent psychiatrist for help by giving a talk, and Chip is an excellent speaker, on "Psychopathic" or "Sociopathic" Behavior.  Perhaps it will work.  Since the terrorist lives in Michigan, Chipper should be able to get through okay.

 

If Chip is unable, we will continue the discussion on "DREAMS." 

MARCO Grand Rounds for January 20, 2013

From Warren KD4GUA:  This Sunday we will discuss "DREAMS."  Controlling dreams, Dream incubation, Premonitions if dreams, What do dreams mean?Dream recall, recurring dreams and nightmares, sleep eating, sleep walking, bruxism.    If you are a dreamer you will like this one.    If you would like an early edition  of "Aether" for February, send me your email address and I will send you the pdf digital copy, otherwise you will receive it regardless,  through the mail in about 10 days along with the  CME Certificate for 2012.  make sure your membership is paid up--if not send Danny you dues at Danny Centers, 2712 Bryant Drive, Cleveland, TN 37311.        None of us are paid at Marco but we do have expenses--TNX

MARCO Grand Rounds for January 13, 2013

From Warren, KD4GUA:

 

This Sunday we will discuss "HAVE WE LOST THE WAR ON DRUGS?"  Has the human cost become too high?  Portugal has decriminalized all drug use while maintaining the illegality of drug trafficking--has it worked?

 

Bill KC9CS was successful in chasing the terrorist by telling him he was being monitored.  We will have to wait and see......contest this Sunday but it should be limited.

MARCO Grand Rounds for January 6, 2013

From Warren, KD4GUA:

 

This Sunday we will continue the discussion of  "IS MY PATIENT SAFE TO FLY."   Last week we homed in on your responsibility to assist sick patients in flight and we had some interesting comments.  

 

Sunday will enter into a new year for CME credits.  You certificate for 2012 will be attached to the next edition of "Aether," at the end of January.