Monthly Archives: February 2013

LEFT-HANDED TOBACCO AND THE VA

Posted on February 5, 2013 by asknod

A member who wishes to remain anonymous asked me to publish this. Since I am in one of the two new states who recognize the right to do this recreationally, I think it bears discussion. I make no recommendations pro or con … Continue reading →

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Merck’s instructive narrated animation about HCV

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Laura

Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States, has produced a 5-minute animation that provides details to help laypersons visualize and understand obscure terms and concepts presented in press releases and scientific materials. For example, the press release “Microbiotix … Continue reading →

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VBMS OR VBSM?

Posted on February 5, 2013 by asknod

Rarely do I launch into a diatribe against the VA. Strike that. That is one thing you can always be assured of reading here. Unless or until they pull the plug on me as they did Keith Roberts, I will … Continue reading →

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PICTURES THAT SPEAK TO YOU

Posted on February 4, 2013 by asknod

Trish Valley posted this on my Facepage. Thank you. Allow me to share it with America’s Vets if I may. It leaves a lump in your throat if you’ve ever been to a VA cemetery like Arlington. Many years ago … Continue reading →

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“FIXING” THE VA BACKLOG

Posted on February 4, 2013 by asknod

Member JAVet was toying with this bone and I finally take the initiative and publish it. He pointed out correctly that 16-17 Vets were checking out of the Hotel California each day in 2011-some without collecting their benefits check before … Continue reading →

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LET’S PLAY CRASH THE SERVER

Posted on February 4, 2013 by asknod

Okay Vets. Everyone go here and leave a comment for old Jim Limbach. This guy looks ten years older than God and is publishing anything he’s handed with a straight face. I’d be embarrassed to put my name on this … Continue reading →

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THE CHALKMAN

Posted on February 4, 2013 by asknod

Member Robert turned me on to this previously. Now it must be posted. It’s truly amazing that it is on a flat surface. Amazing what the mind can come up with to confound the eye. Almost sounds like, well,  Uncle … Continue reading →

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The Lancet (7/28/11): Globally 10 million intraveneous drug users (IDU) have HCV?

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Laura

A recent study of IV drug users infected with HCV in Greece has found that each DU spread the disease to 20 other people.  They are called “superspreaders.” In a BBC article, Charles Gore, chief executive of The Hepatitis C … Continue reading →

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FACEPAGE 2

Posted on February 3, 2013 by asknod

ASKNOD shares a photo of member Buckwheat sent in from his Superbowl Party.

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GOING UP? SIXTH FLOOR! SUICIDES AND MURDER

Posted on February 3, 2013 by asknod

I don’t mean that to be humorous. Everything is going up. The delay times in our adjudications. The time to get in to VAMC for a mental health evaluation. The price of gas. And so on. What shouldn’t be, is. … Continue reading →

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