Monthly Archives: July 2012

There’s trouble in tony Exeter (NH), HCV trouble

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Laura

Pretty Exeter, located in the Seacoast region of NH, is home to the elite Phillips Exeter Academy, about 14,000 people (97% white), and a hospital, Exeter Hospital.  My first granddaughter was born there and I can testify that it’s a … Continue reading →

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WELCOME HOME,AIRMEN

Posted on July 9, 2012 by asknod

I always feel a special happiness when my fellow airmen are found  and returned. We had  no Geneva Conventions Agreement with Laos and we were “not there”. Imagine Mission: Impossible and your government denying you existed. Imagine them never coming … Continue reading →

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FROM THE GARDEN

Posted on July 9, 2012 by asknod

I discovered something for you guys that will give you a reprieve from the endless squash and carrots all summer. There was a time when I was proud as a peacock when I brought in the watermelon-sized zuchinni. Cupcake told … Continue reading →

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Footlocker–FIRST,SECOND MANASSAS

Posted on July 9, 2012 by asknod

In July 1861 and  again in August 1862, the Union Army got their asses kicked at what some call the Manassas turkey shoot. It wasn’t their fault. They had poor leadership and no military training. They probably sat around playing … Continue reading →

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INTERFERON-FREE TX FOR HCV IN 5 YEARS?

Posted on July 9, 2012 by asknod

Great. We have to wait five years for an IFN-free therapy for HCV. I don’t have that luxury nor do some of my friends who flunked the PegIntron Olympics. I’m S4 confirmed and it’s a matter of time to when … Continue reading →

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VIETNAM DICTIONARY

Posted on July 9, 2012 by asknod

I found this on one of my adventures in reading. It has many fond memories in it as I’m sure you’ll agree. What’s more, you can add to it as you see the need. I did. It is still a … Continue reading →

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FED. CIR.–GARDIN v. SHINSEKI– WHO’LL BE FIRST?

Posted on July 9, 2012 by asknod

Very few Vets get to have their names up in lights in perpetuity. Norman Gilbert is one and there are many more over the last twenty three years. Wayne Gardin’s decision here is an example of what sets the stage … Continue reading →

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Top to Bottom Cleaning

Posted on July 9, 2012 by asknod

Member Randy sends us his ideas on how to cure the vA problem. Swab the deck Square your area away Whatever terms you care to use there is a heaping pile of BS needing to be cleared out of DC. … Continue reading →

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Each day, 18 more Vets killed on “Highway 1”

Posted on July 8, 2012 by joeaveragevet

In 1999, a group of private companies, such as Kodak, Cisco,  IBM, and  Microsoft got together and developed a system for the VA to use to convert the VA paper claim system to electronic processing called “Highway 1” at no … Continue reading →

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Why is the VA so broken?

Posted on July 8, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Bob Filner talks to Rachel Maddow on why the VA is so broken, here. So, why is the VA so “broken”? There is a “culture of denial”  at the VA that is “anti Veteran”, and often overlooks fellow employees violating … Continue reading →

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