Dr. Patrick O’Neal, MD, Director, Office of Preparedness – GEMA joins David tonight to discuss Georgia’s ability and preparedness for a potential medical, natural or terrorist disaster. Tune in at 5 PM and tell a friend!

From David's Desk

I’M GOING TO TELL YOU WHO TO VOTE FOR!

I am ashamed of the industry that I’ve been a part of for over forty years. And this year is, in my opinion, the absolute most deplorable demonstration of media trying to tell us how to vote. Again in my opinion, media be it print, radio, or television has one responsibility and that is to report not influence or endorse. One television network has been so blatant that it borders on the endorsement of a Democratic Candidate for President. In some ways I think instead of playing the little word games, subliminal word games and obvious discrimination it would be better for the medias to endorse and let the public know where they stand.

The AJC ultimately before we go to the polls comes out with their endorsements, as if one didn’t know who they were for but, at least it confirms what one is thinking. Media should do one fair thing – report! not dissect, not change, not opinionate, not say what “they” think the candidate means, not approve or disapprove – just report!

Instead of trying to tell you who to vote for the media should report and encourage you TO VOTE, not try and tell you who to vote for. And, that’s what this is about right, middle or left, express yourself by learning all you can about all candidates and then vote! Every election is important and November 2008 is no exception, please become educated about all candidates, local, state and national.

Please let me know how you feel on the subject.

Today at 11AM starts the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Art Show on Radio Sandy Springs with 2 Dinner for 2 give aways! And, a great show also. Tune in at 11:00 AM EST, today!

And don't forget, January 16, 2008 begins the Pediatric Hour hosted by the doctors that are the Emergency Room Doctors at Scottish Rite’s Children Hospital – that’s heavy! If you have children you may know some of the doctors. Tune in to www.radiosandysprings.com at 9 AM and listen to Dr. Marty Belson and his subject . . . you’ll just have to listen.

From David's Desk

For three years I have had doctors in studio and all have generally said it’s not a matter of “if but when we have a pandemic flu”. And, most pointed to the Type A H5N1 virus known as Avian Flu. About two years ago the press was all over it but, like with most news if “it doesn’t bleed, it doesn’t read” and the press has generally dropped information regarding the Avian Flu.

The fact is as Dr. David Nabarro the Senior Coordinator of Human and Avian Flu for the United Nations said last night, “it is still with us and continues to spread in fowl”. At the same time there is hope, as folks around the world are working their tails off to find a vaccine or some other answer to avoid or minimize a pandemic. At this time with no cure or vaccine a pandemic with the virility of the H5N1 virus would affect every thing and every one. From the potential collapse of the world economy to all infrastructures, that is how bad it could potentially be!

Dr. Nabarro’s main point, the same as Dr. Dailey’s has been is to prepare. Truth is that by preparing it would be most of the same items that will be needed for any disaster, natural or otherwise. The two main products to have on hand are extra water and food and an anti-viral for all members of the household.

The final portion of being prepared is through your neighborhood and neighbors working with and watching out for each other. In my neighborhood we have total non-believers and most wouldn’t lift a finger to help unless it will benefit them. This is very unfortunate, in that you may possibly save your neighbors life or visa versa by just knowing how to start an IV. Hopefully, your neighborhood is much better than ours! If not, then start today to get their attention and formulate a plan of action, don’t formulate a plan of re-action that’s too late!

Win Dinner for Two listen to Le Cordon Bleu Show 11 AM Tuesday the 8^th

Radio Sandy Springs is committed to bringing you the best programming possible and we have an important guest coming on this Monday!

Dr. David Nabarro – United Nations Medical Director - UN System Influenza Coordinator will be on the Infectious Disease Hour this Monday at the show’s new time 5 to 6 PM. Exclusively on Radio Sandy Springs 1620 AM and heard Around-the-World at www.radiosandysprings.com. Dr. Nabarro will be discussing the spread of the Avian Flu in animals and humans around the world. Tell a friend and tune in or download this vitally important show!

Radio Sandy Springs is so unique in the market that they’ve carved their own little niche. That’s why two shows have moved from larger AM stations to Radio Sandy Springs because of quality of audience.

As the largest live programming podcaster in the US (over 50 live shows per week) Radio Sandy Springs has a constant turn over of listeners. Radio Sandy Springs audience is ALL adult 28 plus in years and depending on programming 50-50 M/F. Radio Sandy Springs is the best alternative, informative “Chat Radio” station in the nation. We have a niche and can prove it.

You are invited to check out their website www.radiosandysprings.com and host such as:

Sidney Pike – First President of CNN International and author

Dr. Barry McKernan – First doctor to perform laparoscopic gall bladder removal - world renowned

Dr. Michael Dailey – Known throughout the world as ID expert

Ms. Melissa Galt – ArtFull Life – Frank Lloyd Wright’s great, great granddaughter, Ann Baxter’s daughter and author

Nick Snider – Founder of The National Museum of Patriotism

Coming Soon

Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts 1/8/08

Pediatric Hour 1/16/08

And that’s just the start.

Radio Sandy Springs is not that big, they’re just that good at what they do. Our listeners – listen!

Anyone going to www.radiosandysprings.com will appreciate what we’ve done, what we’re doing, and what we’re going to do. A weekly national forum – repeated, downloaded and listened to, directed to and heard around the world. Check out their shows, Google and Radio Sandy Springs is at the 1 to 5 position in most cases with their shows, subjects and hosts. Growing Daily the voice of Sandy Springs heard around the world. As you know web radio is here and Radio Sandy Springs is the place to be!