MARCO Grand Rounds for May 4, 2014

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday, by request, we will discuss “PSORIASIS.”  

Osteopathic CME apparently now calls GRAND ROUNDS CME Category 2-B…if any of your credits bounce let me know and I will send out a new certificate as the old one calls it “Category II.” 

DID YOU KNOW THAT…in ancient times strangers shook hands to show that they were unarmed; the salute originated when knights wore helmets and had to raise them in a saluting mannerr to speak.  Tune in Sunday……and bring your itching powder. 

MARCO Grand Rounds for April 27, 2014

From Warren KD4GUA:

THIS SUNDAY WE WILL DISCUSS "RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME."  TUNE IN AND SHAKE A LEG!

MARCO Grand Rounds for April 20, 2014

This Sunday we will have "Open Mike" something new where we bring up a subject and discuss it.  Should be fun.  Tune in. 

Warren KD4gua

MARCO Grand Rounds for April 13, 2014

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This Sunday we are going to discuss STATIN DRUGS.   At a recent Hospital Conference the newer cholesterol lowered drugs known as PCSK9 inhibitors which are still in clinical trials were reviewed.  They are showing promise but must be injected once or twice a month.

Jim K4JWA suggested reading the book "THE LAST WELL PERSON. How to stay well despite the Health-Care System," by Nortin Hadler M.D.   I bought a used version from Amazon.com for about 4 dollars and just can't put it down!!!!  The book is logical and not flim flam, the author went to Harvard  and is a Professor at the Univ. of N.C. at Chapel Hill.  We will throw some of his ideas into the discussion Sunday.

MARCO Grand Rounds for April 6, 2014

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss "Medicare OKays cardiac rehab for heart failure."    Would you have the gumption to send a fellow who can't walk up a flight of stairs into cardiac rehab?  Should be an interesting discussion.  Details can be found on  "HF-Action Trial".

MARCO Grand Rounds for March 30, 2014

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss DREAMS....may throw in a little sleepwalkers and narcoleptics....propagation is fine, couldn't be better? 

 

      Here's NEWS....Pensacola, FL., August 1923, via "Aeronautical Digest"...a novel plan for teaching radio code to student naval aviators has been under trial and gives eery indications of

 being both practical and valuable.  The plan is to teach students radio code while they are asleep.  Before turning in at night the student adjusts the receivers on his head which are used in the regular class.  A watch is stood throughout the night by expert operations on the sending key and throughout the night hey send at high-speed, about 10 words in excess of the student's capacity to receive.  It has ben found that in his conscious hours the following day, the student is able to receive messages at the speed they were sent to him while he was asleep.  HOW MANY HAVE TRIED THIS?  (I Put the code machine under my pillow and then started counting sheep.)

MARCO Grand Rounds for March 23, 2014

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday by request we will discuss "SLEEP."    Remember, "The rest of the days depends on the rest of your nights."    This will be a repeat--we discussed this about two years ago but we can brush it off and diddle it up a little.

 

Did you hear about the drunk who was wandering round the parking lot of a bar, bumping into every car and then rubbing the roofs of the cars.  The manager comes out of the bar and stops the guy, "What the heck are you doing, he asks, "I'm looking for my car, and I can't  find it."  So how does feeling the roof  help you?"  Well, the drunk replied, "My car has two blue lights and a siren on the roof." 

MARCO Grand Rounds for March 16, 2014

From Warren KD4GUA:

     Chip N5RTF suggested we talk about "The Future."  What can we expect?  This topic is so large it should be better defined--what are your suggestions?  Future of Medicine?  The Future?  What will Putin do next?  Please cooperate by listing what you (all) mean.

     And remember, "If you find yourself in a hole-- stop digging."

     I hope Sunday's toothache is gone!

MARCO Grand Rounds for March 9, 2014

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This Sunday, George Vilican, DDS, KE8GA , North Carolina, requested a talk on "Root Canals."  George, we hope will be on board this Sunday as I am NOT a dentist, BUT have had several root canals like you fellows have probably had also.  Once you have had a root canal you do not want another! 

     Since you have 32 teeth it means you could have 32 root canals so it is a subject we should cover (with something).  It is also possible you could have 64 root canals if the dentist decides to leave some of the pulp behind (good for business?)

     If George is not  on board, perhaps another dentist might help out--I have pulled, or wedged out a few teeth in my career as a family doctor, so if all fails you will hear the story, but not from the horses mouth!  Tune in should be fun.

MARCO Grand Rounds for March 2, 2014

From Warren KD4GUA:

    This Sunday we discussed "DVT" and suddenly my signal disappeared--but you hung on--except for one station--what happened shouldn't happen to you so here goes:  In using the mike I inadvertently shoved a paper against the transceiver dial and suddenly I was going out bound on 14.345--someone followed me up--my Icom angel--and told me I was off frequency!  

     This Sunday we will discuss "THE DIRTY BOMB."  There are over 2 million radio-active sources in the USA alone and 200,000 are at risk. A "Dirty bomb" is a psychological weapon that can be used to terrorize populations.  It is not a weapon of mass destruction, it is a weapon of mass disruption.  It is very expensive and difficult to clean up.  We must educate people not to panic.  We must keep it out of the hands of those who have access and who are determined to use the material for a dirty bomb.  To make the morning more enjoyable we will throw in a little Sarin, Anthrax, Tabun and mention a few others like Ricin--tune in--and don't forget to bring your face mask.  

AND, remember:  "Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that come from bad judgment."

MARCO Grand Rounds for February 23, 2014

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss, by demand, "DEEP VENOUS THROMBOSIS."  The three factors of Virchow's triad, venous stasis, hypercoagulability, changes in the endothelial wall, result in "DVTs."

     When in Med school, we had a professor who exhibited Virchow's triad and he demanded that his inferior vena cava be tied off to prevent pulmonary emboli....no one would do it--but one surgeon!  He lived a normal life span with "piano legs!"  He was an unpleasant site in shorts but he had the guts to save his own life--he was a pathologist.

     Tune in should be fun time.

MARCO Grand Rounds for February 16, 2014

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday, by unpopular demand, we will present a discussion on 'TINNITUS".   That ringing, sssssssssss you may be hearing in your left or right ears that is driving you bananas! 

     Last week we had an excellent talk on "cataracts."  Let's try and keep up the participation that makes these talks so interesting.  Tune in, should be fun.

  

 

Did you hear about the  great grandfather who never drank, never smoked, and never ran around with loose women and was just about to celebrate his 105th birthday.  HOW?

 

MARCO Grand Rounds for February 9, 2014

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will continue the discussion on CATARACTS.  Last week was informative, this week bring your questions...Bud N5AN, our ophthalmologist, will be on board......

 

and remember, "If you've seen one shopping center, you've seen a mall!" 

     Tip of the hat to Arnold WB6OJB for this one....

MARCO Grand Rounds for February 2, 2014

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss "CATARACTS" by request.  I hope by this time you'all have received your CME certificates providing you have attended at least 5 sessions and you are an active member.  Echolink was mentioned but it is my understanding that one can get a maximum number of 8 on board.  I used Echolink back in 2008 but have lost the memory track and the download.  We have been receiving 40+ stations/per week which is good but could be improved since our record is 54.  

 

Did you know, your tongue is the only muscle in your body that is attached at only one end except in a few whereas it is not attached at all. 

MARCO Grand Rounds for January 26, 2014

From Warren KD4GUA:

 Last Sunday we discussed "MARIJUANA."  We got through only 1/3 of the contents so we will finish this Sunday.  We all learned something, I did--that "bath salts" isn't BATH SALTS!  

We also learned that Mr. Gallup did a poll and found that 56% of Americans favor legalizing the stuff.  We will take our own poll Sunday so tune in, should be fun.

MARCO Grand Rounds for January 19, 2014

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This Sunday, by request. we will discuss "MARIJUANA".  it's an interesting subject since it is in the news every day and few of us know what it's all about, that is, the good boys (?) who have never tried it!.

    Ian K3IK is back in the ring and he's livened up a lot of dull sessions lately with his intriguing remarks---he's worth listening to ever since I tried to tell him to "Never miss a chance to shut up!"   We've had some interesting weather reports lately, hard to believe you guys are a little cool since I just came in from swimming .

Jerry, N4TSC, added some comments regarding intoxicants:

I suspect that the same arguments regarding beer can be applied to Marijuana, therefore in the interest of full disclosure and in preparation for Warren's talk next Sunday, I would like to recall the comments of Cliff Clavin in a discussion with Norm Peterson regarding the value of beer.

 

One night at Cheers ... Cliff Clavin commented to his buddy ... Norm Peterson:

 

"Well ... ya see ... Norm ... it's like this ... A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted ... it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole ... because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members! ... In much the same way ... the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol ... as we know ... kills brain cells. But naturally ... it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way ... regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells ... making the brain a faster and more efficient machine! That's why you always feel

smarter after a few beers.''

MARCO Grand Rounds for January 12, 2014

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discus COLD INJURIES which include frostbite and hypothermia.  We will throw in a little trench foot and frostnip...

 

     Danny reminded us, dues are due Jan. 1, he reports 20 have donated leaving about 200 to go--we could tolerate a few new members....

MARCO Grand Rounds for January 5, 2014

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss "IS IT STILL SAFE TO EAT FISH?"  Radioactive contamination and Mercury poisoning problems.  Tuna in should be fun.  By the way, My wife is such a bad cook, in my house we pray after the meal.

MARCO Grand Rounds for December 8, 2013

From Warren, KD4GUA:     

This Sunday by request, (Jerry N4TSC) we will discuss the "Biologicals," a group of medicines which began to appear about ten years ago and which are now making a bigger and bigger splash (Epogen, Enbrel, Remicade, Herceptin etc.).

     Biological medicines are medical drugs produced using biotechnology--that is, therapeutic products created through the genetic manipulation of living cells or organisms.  They are complex and have a larger molecular weight than medicines produced chemically. 

 

MARCO Grand Rounds for December 1, 2013

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday by request, we will talk about "Influenza."  Going back in history we find it fatally attacking the young (immunity not built up) and the old (immunity run down).  Two weeks ago in Tampa there was the death of a 26-year old mother who left two children--beware---it can strike close to home.  Everyone should have had their flu shots by now.......

     Everyone should have received their "Aether"....  It is also time to pay Danny your membership dues for the year which are due on Jan. 1.  CME Category II certificates will be sent out in January.

 

And remember what Confucius said, ""Viagra is like Disneyland...a one hour wait for a 2-minute ride.

MARCO Grand Rounds for November 24, 2013

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss "THE PROS AND CONS OF ROBOTIC SURGERY."  In 2000 there were only 1,000 robotic surgeries world-wide.  Last year there were half a million...is there an arms race by hospitals eager to attract new patient by using ROBOTS?  OR are they really that good?

 

Tune in should be fun....

MARCO Grand Rounds for November 17, 2013

From Warren KD4GUA:

     This week we will comment on the new guidelines redefining statin use.  Actually this is not earth-shattering news as the press seems to think, since most of us treat individual patients as individual patients. However, it is a good subject which goes back to "should statins be sold over the counter?" and "should all diabetics be taking a statin?" 

      All one has to go back to is the proliferation of trans fats, saturated hydrogenated fats, being better as margerine than butter--now the table has turned, and butter is the hot baby.

NOTE: ARRL Phone Sweepstakes is this weekend, so it is best to occupy the frequency early and defend it aggressively.

MARCO Grand Rounds for November 9, 2013

From Warren KD4GUA:

DISEASE OF THE WEEK WEAK:  "Clostridium Difficile"  Tune in Sunday, and be sure to wash your hands for at least 20 seconds after the net with soap and water.  Lot of hype this week about resistant strains...When is Leprosy going to make a comeback?  Believe it or not I did pick up two cases when I was stationed in Key West in the Navy--One actually had the face of the MGM lion--anyone know the story of that MGM lion?  Very interesting--maybe we can talk about it.

MARCO Grand Rounds for November 2, 2013

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss "ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE."   This condition is expected to affect one in every 85 persons by 2050 and there is no cure.  Early symptoms are usually  thought to be "age related concerns.  If you forget to tune in you should have.  Perhaps someone out there will have a good "supplemental cure?" (like rag-weed mustard.)  AND, if you're not on board Sunday, we know Y...

No Zoster cup cakes this week, only amyloid plaques--add your humor to a very sad mourning

MARCO Grand Rounds for October 27, 2013

From Warren KD4GUA:

We had 33 check-ins today with moderate mid-skip propagation.  This coming Sunday, by request, we will discuss "SCIATICA." 

Hi-lights of the Oct. 20th talk on "Herpes Zooster" were:  The Europeans are not immuninizing their children with chicken pox vaccine because they think that his prohibits re-vitalizing contacts of older adults with exposure to the actual disease.  Also, it was found there were more cases of shingles in the US since the immunization program was started here.   Also, you can give a child chickenpox by inoculating him with shingles pox sera but you cannot give the child zoster unless he previously had varicella.  One of our check-ins reported treating a farmer 4 times for shingles!  Supposedly only 1 in 25 will have just a second dose.  We all learn something even when we have a dumb subject!!!!

 

.........................and remember it is better to be over the hill than under it.....

MARCO Grand Rounds for October 18, 2013

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss a subject right from the horse's mouth--Herpes Zooster or "Shingles".  Pardon me as I scratch my right sided 3rd Lumbar dermatome.  I turned down the Zostavax 2007 vaccine because it had only a 50% reduction rate--now I wished I had taken it---Isn't that "MUrphy's Law?"  The vaccine is not cheap--runs around $170 at last check. 

You fellows with a good pain threshold  should be able to hold out without much difficulty--remember how to check your pain threshold?  Simply see how long you can go without blinking--if you can go over one minute you probably have a good pain threshold  but may end up with a dry cornea!  Try it and report your findings Sunday--a free "Zooster Cup Cake" for the leading Superman!

 

Hope the screaming episodes will be over by Sunday as I am now in my12th day.   Tune in should be FUN.

MARCO Grand Rounds for October 13, 2013

From Warren, KD4GUA:

Due to a series of malfunctions last Sunday, we had to postpone the lecture on "IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE?"  This an update and since not all the States have the same rules it was thought noteworthy to present the facts on just what you should do if in an emergency while traveling. 

 

     This came through and am putting it in small print as I can't turn it upside down....Pertaining to a Norwegian farmer in Minnesota....when he accidentally lost 50  cents in the outhouse, he immediately threw in his watch and billfold explaining, "I'm not going down dere yust for 50 cents."

 

Tune in, should be fun. 

MARCO Grand Rounds for October 6, 2013

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss "IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE," an update on emergencies which may occur while you are traveling, such as "What does an orthopedist know about a heart attack in an airplane at 32,000 feet?"  (About as much as he knows about measles at ground level?)  It is an interesting subject for an update--Arnold WB6OJB, had some interesting experiences he shared previously.  Tune in should be fun.  

MARCO Grand Rounds for September 29, 2013

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will by demand, discuss "Sarcoidosis."   This is an interesting and tantalizing problem--we don't see too much of it--but when we do it can be a delight in that the underlying lesion was not cancer.

     The October "AETHER" has been sent to all Officers and Directors (Harry EDP and Linda and Bernie's bounced due to apparent changes in their email addresses)  If anyone wishes to receive a pdf copy by email let me know, otherwise it will be in your mailbox in about ten days.

     Due to LOUSY propagation it has been suggested using radio+ echolink for Grand Rounds--if you are interested let me know--Skype is limited and Bruce thinks echolink would be a better alternative plus. 

     For the FIRST time since using 14.342MHz, we hit 40 check-ins Sunday.  

MARCO Grand Rounds for September 22, 2013

From Warren KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS and the newer drugs used to combat relapses...don't miss this one.  

MARCO Grand Rounds for September 8, 2013

From Warren KD4GUA:

   THIS SUNDAY we will discuss SARIN GAS.    If we have time PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY will be brought up.  Both involve nerves and both are more or less prevalent in the papers or in our offices.

    Last week we talked about the HISTORY OF ANESTHESIA.  Those of you who missed it may read about it in the December Aether (not the next issue but the following one)

 

Question of the week....does beer contain female hormones?  Can heavy male beer drinkers turn into near females??? 

MARCO Grand Wounds for September 1, 2013

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss "THE HISTORY OF ANESTHESIA." 

 

BASICALLY THERE were THREE TYPES OF ANESTHESIA.  First there was vocal anesthesia where you tell the patient "It won't hurt."  Then there was local anesthesia where you inject around the object with a numb--er."  Finally, there was "Bulgarian Anesthesia" where you hit the fellow on the head with a  hammer!  Vocal, Local and Bulgarian!

 

Just think about what it was like back during the Revolution when all they had was alcohol and vocal and Bulgarian types. 

 

Tune in, should be fun.....

MARCO Grand Rounds for August 18, 2013

From Warren KD4GUA:

     This Sunday we will resume our discussions, the subject being "CELIAC UPDATE."  Can a 50 year old man suddenly come down with Celiac disease?

      Those who heroically checked into the net the past two weeks when no medical discussion was held cannot receive Category II credit since no educational program was presented.  However, credit will resume this Sunday.

    While in Washington D.C. I found the capital quiet and tranquil as Congress was not in session and all the journalists had left town.   Visited Dulles Air Museum, the American Museum of American History and went to Mt. Vernon--what a view from the front porch overlooking the Potomac River (the Spanish pronunciation is Pot-O-Mac).).  Mt. Vernon has had a renaissance since my last visit and is even more enticing to visit--besides, Washington was and is my #1 hero. 

     Join us Sunday, should be fun!

MARCO Grand Rounds for August 4, 2013

From Warren KD4GUA:

 

Vacation Time....KD4GUA will be on vacation in the Nation's Capital so will miss the next two weeks....instead, we will have Vox Pox, voice of the people--YOU!  Danny W4DAN promises to tell how he turned from an introvert to an extrovert (someone take notes, this should be good!) next Sunday.

 

The Bad Guy seems to have moved into our old frequency at our time--he lingers like leprosy...Hope everyone got their "Aether" without being "torn up" by the P.O. machines!

 

We had 32 check-ins which isn't bad for the new frequency...You guys (we had no girls this

Sunday) voted 7 to 1 to allow dogs in the waiting room--that is 4-legged ones.....they, the dogs,  must be calm, clean,  and behaved in order to get a govt certified PT (pet certified) dog tag which enables them to legitimately spread the fleas to your patients (good for business?)

 

I hope the hurricanes stay away while I'm away, will lower my antenna, (too bad I can't lower the house!)(maybe the hurricanes will do it for me)?

MARCO Grand Rounds for July 28, 2013

From Warren KD4GUA:

 

 This Sunday we will finish up "defibrillation" and move on to two different topics:

     1.  "Pet Therapy"  Should we keep pets in the waiting room to calm patients down?

     2.  "How an introvert can be happier: Act like an Extrovert."  Taken from an article in the Wall St. Journal of July 23 by Sumathi Reddy.

   

Tune in should be fun...

 

The following two weeks I will be on vacation...do we have any volunteers to help out on Grand Rounds? 

MARCO Grand Rounds for July 14, 2013

From Warren KD4GUA:

 

     This Sunday we will discuss "Low Testosterone Levels."  (also, referred to as "low rhubarb titers." )   It seems the hottest items out there are low Vitamin D levels and low testosterone levels---so you take both and what happens?  Tune in, should be fun!

 

     We are still allergic to the terrorist so we are steering clear of the lower frequency and hanging out at 14.342.

MARCO Grand Rounds for July 7, 2013

From Warren KD4GUA:

 

This Sunday we will go for the "Disease of the Week," only it will be "DiseaseS of the Week." 

No. 1....Should nurse practitioners be able to treat patients without Physician oversight?

No. 2....The Morning After Pill.

No. 3....Sunscreen as a youth serum.

 

And remember:  "Stressed" spelled backwards is DESSERTS--I believe I'll take chocolate and ice cream.

 

Tune in should be fun--there was an article Chip might have missed whereas it is postulated that pot smoking tips one over the cliff into schizophrenia if one is prone.  Oh yes, there is an outfit in Colorado now selling coin machines that dispenses the stuff.  If you want the stock symbol, tune in Sunday.

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. 

MARCO Grand Rounds for December 30, 2012

From Warren KD4GUA:

 

This Sunday we will wind-up the year with a topic that is relevant to all of us-

-"IS MY PATIENT SAFE TO FLY."   Unfortunately we have too many "ground doctors" and that is why we have "flight surgeons."  Tune in, should be fun....last time to build up your CME category II time for 2012..........your dues for 2013 are due January 1st.   None of us are paid but we do have expenses.  Keep the terrorist on the run by checking in and checking him OUT.

P.S.  If we have time we will talk about the new implantable artificial kidney and virtual  doctor visits on the Internet taking the place of actual office visits.

MARCO Grand Rounds for December 23. 2012

From Warren, KD4GUA:

 

This Sunday, (any contests?) we will discuss "The Placebo Effect."  Peoples' minds healing their aches and pains--Nature heals the doctor gets the fee!  This is an interesting subject as it encompasses prayer and phases of religion.  Tune in, should be fun.   

MARCO Grand Rounds for December 16, 2012

From Warren, KD4GUA:

 

This Sunday we will discuss a timely topic "INFLUENZA."   An update on vaccines etc.  

 

Suspect you 81 mg. aspirin takers have switched to the "non-coated" type since the last update...need some timely articles for Aether, I know you (all) are too lazy so I won't expect anything--...and remember tragedy + time = humor, so to we have to stop humor to prevent tragedy!

MARCO Grand Rounds for December 9, 2012

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will attempt to discuss "Celiac Disease," which affects between 1 in 105 to 1,750 people in the US.  This topic was suggested about a month ago but went astray.  And just remember, "Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit.  Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad."

MARCO Grand Rounds for December 2, 2012

From Warren KD4GUA:

 

This Sunday we will attempt to talk about Lyme Disease, a bacterial infection whose pathology closely resembles Lues the Social disease--syphilis.

 

I hope by this time you have received and been put to sleep by receiving our Aether.   Please sign the letter on page 5 and submit to the FCC and keep your toenails crossed that this idiot terrorist intruder isn't transmitting from Canada.

 

Also, CME Category II certificates for 2012 will soon be issued, after Jan. 1st,  to those whose dues are paid up with 5 or more credit hours.   Note on the mailing label that Danny our treasurer and secretary has given you pro-rated dues for 2013.  This is a new system we are usinganditwon'tbetoodificulttounderstandonceyougetusedtoit.

 

Members who have an interesting subject to present on Grand Rounds speak up, the more voices heard the more we learn.

MARCO Grand Rounds for November 25, 2012

From Warren, KD4GUA:

 

This Sunday we hope to discuss the latest findings from the current New England Journal of Medicine releasing the latest figures on the efficacy of mammography in diagnosing breast cancer.  Strange as it may seem, since the inauguration of mammography in 1973 the morbidity and mortality of this disease hasn't changed.  Does this mean mammography is worthless?  Far 

from it, but what are its advantages?  Disadvantages?  Tune in should be fun.  

 

December Aether was mailed on November 21st.  On page 5 you will find a letter you should cut out or copy, and sign and send to the FCC--benign neglect can solve some problems but probably not the one we are encountering on the net.  

 

Any by the way, too many Generals are taking orders from their privates!

MARCO Grand Rounds for November 18, 2012

From Warren, KD4GUA:

 

This Sunday we will attempt, providing you (all) have sent your email letter to the FCC in Gettysburg, PA (if you have lost it, a copy will be in the next AETHER), the topic of Grapefruit juice.  Does it inhibit the action of many drugs or does it enhance it?  Did you know that apple juice and certain orange juices will effect blood levels?  Should you stop totally ingesting these healthy fruits if you are taking meds?   Candy is supposedly bad for you--lots of calories==what is happening to our HELLthy foods?  Tune in should be fun. 

MARCO Grand Rounds for November 11, 2012

From Warren, KD4GUA:

 

This Sunday we will attempt to discuss "LYMPHOMA".  To those of you were not on board Sunday we had a meeting with the terrorist again, who used ultra bad language and totally disabled the net.  

 

KC9CS Bill in Largo, FL. taped the net and it is on its way right now to the FCC in Gettysburg, PA.  Bill has also contacted ARRL and they will have three observers on this coming Sunday listening--we have been advised to act perfectly normal.

MARCO Grand Rounds for November 4, 2012

From Warren, KD4GUA:

 

This Sunday we will review "LYMPHOMA."  There are so many different types and many confuse it with Leukemia to which it is closely related.

 

I am back from 10 days in Washington D.C. and John Doe and I have scrubbed it clean--the streets are immaculate!

 

DON'T FORGET TO FALL BACK YOUR CLOCKS ON SATURDAY or you will miss us.  

MARCO Grand Rounds for October 21, 2012

From Warren, KD4GUA:

 

This Sunday we will discuss:  "Reading Glasses for the Ears," the advent of the numerous "personal sound amplification products" that are taking the sting out of expensive hearing aids.  Do they work?  How do they differ from expensive hearing aids?  Tune in Sunday, should be fun.

 

"Michael" the terrorist was apparently out of town this past week as he failed to check in.   Propagation was relatively good, I could hear Chip N5RTF in New Orleans say,"You can't lose weight swimming as the cold water causes the body to lay down more fat to help keep you warm."   

 

If you missed the lecture, the pearl was "If you are going to use a sugar substitute, the safest and most potent one is "Splenda." 

[Webmaster's note: There will be NO Skype streaming for the October 21 Grand Rounds].

MARCO Grand Rounds for October 14, 2012

From Warren, KG4GUA:

 

The topic this Sunday is "Diabetic Update."  (per request).  

 

Pearl:  Splenda is the strongest sugar substitute for your diabetics and the safest.  Saccharin is not as sweet and may cause weight gain; Equal & Nutrasweet are low calorie sweets, not as potent, and are linked to Breast cancer, Leukemia and Lymphoma--best to advise Splenda.  

 

The reflector is reflecting and the sun spot cycle is improving so stand by---we may get some trouble from the "terrorist" if so we will slip down to 14.304 if open.--if not, slop--slip DOWN further.  I don't think there is a contest this Sunday......Keep the blue side up!

MARCO Grand Rounds for October 7, 2012

From Warren KD4GUA:
 
This Sunday we will discuss "Omega-3 Fatty Acids'    Do you eat fish twice or week or do you take Omega-3 capsules to prevent heart disease?  This will be an UPDATE.

MARCO Grand Rounds for September 30, 2012

From Warren KD4GUA:

 

DIRECT FROM THE EARFUL TOWER....This Sunday we will continue the discussion of bio-printing, 3D production of custom organs in medicine...if time permits we will also explain how 3D will be playing a part in space travel.  

 

Tune in, should be fun, 14.307 MHz.

 

Hope all have received their Aether Newsletter and have sustained a good night's sleep.  

MARCO Grand Rounds for September 23. 2012

From Warren KD4GUA,

 

Lou Wiederhold WA1HGE, Francestown, NH,  will not be checking in this Sunday-  we will miss you Lou; you were a loyal fun hamster who helped make our world a better place.  Perhaps our signal will reach you somewhere up there!  Please listen for our (your) moment of silence...................

 

Sunday, we will discuss using 3-D printers to manufacture body parts and if time permits "Savings promised by vendors of information technology are little more than hype." 

    

Wave Wells W5SK, Lawton, OK, with a good signal, has volunteered to present a discussion on dental problems in December.  Others interested in presenting their pet subject should not hesitate as the mike is open for all members.  

 

If you have the opportunity, spread the word "Grand Rounds" is available to your ham friends--we had a Parkinson patient spice last Sunday's discussion on the relative new Parkinson therapy of deep brain stimulation....

 

Hear you'all on freq............

MARCO Grand Rounds for September 16, 2012

From Warren KD4GUA:

 

 This Sunday we will talk about Alzheimer's Disease and all the meds that mimic it.  Like the latest version of multi-vitamins acting as fertilizer for cancer cells this can be a HOT one. 

 

We had 42 checkins, a near record last Sunday, with propagation we are not used to.  The terrorist was back to entertain us--can someone send that fellow a free backpack?

 

Keep the blue side up......

MARCO Grand Rounds for September 9, 2012

From Warren, KD4GUA:

 

This Sunday we will discuss "How Much Would You Pay for Three more Months of Life?"  Bob Smithwick submitted an article from Newsweek, Sept. 3, 2012, which went on to state, "If these drugs cure the disease...no one would be questioning these prices."  Example:  $93,000, the cost for Provenge for patient's with late-stage prostate cancer.  Where does the buck stop?

 

      Drugs to be discussed include Perjecta, Yervoy, Provenge, Terceva, Avastin & Proton-beam therapy which costs twice as much as X-ray radiation.  I had a doctor friend with terminal cancer who told me, "Living has gotten too expensive, I prefer to die."  He did and saved his grandchildren's college money.  What would WE do under similar circumstances--or is that decision too difficult to make unless you are under the scaffold.  Tune in, should be gruesome FUN (?)

MARCO Grand Rounds for September 2, 2012

From Warren KD4GUA:

 

This Sunday we will discuss "Probiotics, Prebiotics, Synbiotics & Fecal bacteriotheapy."   Don't let this turn you off--replacing BAD bacteria in the gut with GOOD ones is moving forward.  We have all used Yogurt when we induce antibiotic runs so don't  act so startled.

 

By the way, now is the time to submit your favorite stock for the "MARCO HAM $STOCK DERBY."  (See page 9 last NL).  Each issue your favorite stock will be compared to his favorite stock and if yours moves ahead further than his you will be given points which will lead to a gift at the time of the Annual Banquet.

 

Standings as of Aug. 28, 2012 are:

 

Member    Stock    Price    %change                            Temporary Points

Warren KD4GUA  DDD      42.77   Up 27.9%                          1         

Bruce KM2L          IR           46.67   Up 14.33%                        2    This runs for 2 months;

Danny W4DAN      CAT       86.19   Up  7.38%                         3     You can resubmit new

Mary AE4BX          PFE       23.99   Up  2.35%                         4    stocks on or before

Bob K4RLC           YUM      64.04   Down 3.13%                     5    Sept. 15, 2012

Lou  WA1HGE       YORW  17.85   Down 5.58%                     6

Chip N5RTF           SWHC    8.09     Down 18.77%                  7    The one with the

Rich K9CIV            Gold      Not available, anyone have it?     lowest average wins.

 

DDD=3 dimensional printing company; IR=Ingersoll Rand; CAT=Caterpillar; YUM=fast food chain; PFE=Pfizer; YORW=water company; SWHC=Smith & Wesson gun factory.

 

MARCO Grand Rounds for August 26, 2012

From Warren KD4GUA:

 

This Sunday we will discuss the disease of the week "WEST NILE VIRUS."  Time to tip over your swimming pools as they could be a  breeding site for these disease spreading mosquitoes.

     Symptoms: none in 110 to one case of encephalitis; mild fever in 30 cases to one case of encephalitis.  The mosquitoes carry the disease from birds and other humans to YOU.  No vaccine for humans yet so best to avoid endemic areas.

    Tune in with your fly-swatter--should be fun.

MARCO Grand Rounds for August 19, 2012

From Warren KD4GUA:

 

 This Sunday we will continue the discussion of sleep and its attributes and contrabutes (new word?)-morbidity increases with both not enough and too much sleep.  It is suggested that if your last name begins from A to M go to bed late and get up early and if  from N to Z, go to bed early and get up late (be awake by 11 am Eastern).  We will then test your cognition.  One of our members claims he stayed awake for 5 days straight--a record?  (He probably stopped counting by night "3"?). 

 

 On the agenda for the following weeks are West Nile Virus and the following week "Probiotics."  Tune in, should be fun.

MARCO Grand Rounds for August 12, 2012

From Warren KD4GUA:
 
This Sunday we will discuss "Sleep."  Recent evidence indicates humans should go to sleep when the sun sets, wake up four hours later for 1-2 hours and then go back to sleep.  During this 1-2 hr. period performance is at its best.  Suggest someone try this tonight and report in on Sunday the results.  Tune in should be fun.

MARCO Grand Rounds for July 29, 2012

From Warren KD4GUA:
 
This Sunday we will discuss "FOOD ALLERGIES" which occur in 8% of children under 5 and 4% of adults, which means about 1 in 25 of your patients has a food allergy.   Tune in & don't nibble on peanuts--you might be a victim.

MARCO Grand Rounds for July 29, 2012

From Warren KD4GUA,

This Sunday we will have a "Mystery Subject" to discuss, since there have been no requests of late and there have been no diseases of the week to report.  Let's hope Mr. Sun will cooperate and give us good propagation for a change.... someone should remind him we are nearing the top of the sun cycle and he is supposed to be burping real good!   

MARCO Grand Rounds for July 15, 2012

From Warren KD4GUA:

 

This Sunday we will discuss "ANXIETY CAN BRING OUT THE BEST IN YOU," and if we have time, "Learning to speak patient language." 

 

There is a large solar storm which is supposed to hit Saturday at midnight so we should have very bad propagation or very good--tune in and find out!.  

 

Aether is about ready to go to press so if you have anything you want in the NL now is the time to hook on to this message....and forward.

 

Congratulations to Mary AE4BX for handling the compassionate exchange with our below the equator less fortunate friends.