Monthly Archives: January 2013

Hep C maps: Access BIG data online

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Laura

For an overview of HCV demographics, register (name, email, password), agree to “personal use only” of the mapping application, and you can explore HCV prevalence and hospitalization data to 2006.   You can drill down by zip code or whatever … Continue reading →

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GARAGE DOORS FOR VETS

Posted on January 23, 2013 by asknod

  This just in from Da Nang Tombo. Everyone wants that unique signature look-one that no one else on the block would dare  copy. Vets, of course, march to the beat of a different drummer. Yes, no ordinary garage door … Continue reading →

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Bodybuilder champ, Vietnam Veteran Steve Michalik (1949-2012) R.I.P.

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Laura

My personal trainer is 96-years old.  Twice a week, she runs a 30-minute stretch and strength class using a VHS developed by Steve Michalik over 20 years ago.  It’s called “Fitness after Sixty,” features big band music and mostly chair … Continue reading →

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1965 Jet gun injector image to save

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Laura

Front view of a hand-held jet-injector, also known as a Ped-O-Jet.  The jet gun’s wide surface area makes it easy to intuit how easily it transmitted  blood-borne pathogens’ DNA and RNA through percutaneous mass vaccinations.   (Latin: “by way of the … Continue reading →

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VA–MISSION IMPOSSIBLE

Posted on January 21, 2013 by asknod

Here’s the conclusions of the GAO on VA’s hoped for transition to VBMS and the virtual claim in 125 days with 98% accuracy by 2015. Two words. Good Luck.

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HOTS SPRINGS VAMC CLOSURE

Posted on January 21, 2013 by asknod

  From the Squidley, South Dakota Newswire At a time when incredibly large numbers of Vets are entering the civilian ranks (again) as they are wont to do after wars, the need for VA medical care rises exponentially. No more are … Continue reading →

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NEW DEER HUNTING TECHNOLOGY

Posted on January 21, 2013 by asknod

Brown water Jim is showing off his brand new Victor “single shot” deer rifle. I say rifle loosely as it’s steel spring is made from old rifle barrels. Never one to obey deer season time strictures, he’s experimenting with new techniques now … Continue reading →

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NEW VIETNAM MEMORIAL MUSEUM

Posted on January 20, 2013 by asknod

Check this out. It’s too cool for school. Member Tombo sends me this today. It’s hard to conceive of Chicago coming up with this. Because they didn’t. “Above and Beyond” When visitors first enter this museum, they will hear a … Continue reading →

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SO HOW HOT WAS IT THIS LAST SUMMER?

Posted on January 20, 2013 by asknod

Member Jimbo sends us this classic compendium of the dreadful Global Warming in pictorial format. While it has nothing to do with Veterans issues, I fell in love with the squirrel (#3). We have the red flyers here at our house. … Continue reading →

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STARDUST– WE’LL TRY AGAIN

Posted on January 19, 2013 by asknod

Richard emailed and we’re on for another stab at it tomorrow– Sunday– at 1600 Hrs on the Wacky West Coast, 1700 in the Rockies, 1800 in the Flat earth zone and lastly, 1900 at Stardust’s HQ. Call in and find … Continue reading →

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