Monthly Archives: March 2013

EMO’S FOOD FOR THOUGHT TODAY

Posted on March 18, 2013 by asknod

This is worthy of Jeff Foxworthy but comes to us from my sweet Air Force brat (and Veteran) friend Emma. It will be the closest I will come to discussing politics here. I would classify it under observations and make … Continue reading →

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TIM POE REDUX

Posted on March 18, 2013 by asknod

Another village is missing its designated idiot and this unfortunate condition will continue for a year and a day. For the three years following that, he’ll be on a short leash picking up trash along the interstates of Iowa. A … Continue reading →

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ON THE SUBJECT OF ALIEN ABDUCTIONS

Posted on March 18, 2013 by asknod

In the last several days I have had the honor of reading many posts by one James Perry. Mr. Perry has many concerns-among them a deeply-seated dissatisfaction with the way things are being run in America. News flash. We all do. … Continue reading →

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CATHOLIC PRIESTS

Posted on March 16, 2013 by asknod

Be all you can be Tom has this winner:  A priest was invited to attend a house party. Naturally, he was properly dressed and wearing his Priest’s Collar. A little boy kept staring at him the entire evening. Finally, the … Continue reading →

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TWO OLD ARMY BUDDIES

Posted on March 16, 2013 by asknod

From the joke king in south Pierce County who knows where all the good tattoo parlors are in Da Nang (Tombo)… Russ and Sam, two older Vietnam survivors, met in the park every day to feed the pigeons, watch the … Continue reading →

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CAVC–RICKETT v. SHINSEKI–EQUITABLE TOLLING

Posted on March 16, 2013 by asknod

Every decade, it seems the Court has to restate their position on some facet of VA law. Here, it’s the confusing tapestry of decisions coming down from the Fed. Circuit that seems to confuse the Court again and again. Each … Continue reading →

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Carrier air traffic control image

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Laura

A positive high-tech image for the weekend. U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (March 1, 2013) Sailors control the recovery and departure of aircraft in the carrier air traffic control center aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN … Continue reading →

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VBMS–THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY

Posted on March 14, 2013 by asknod

USB Hickey: ” But the very last thing I do want to just tell you is I leave today at this hearing and I go do what I have been doing for the last four months. I get on a … Continue reading →

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A scientist with guts: VA Whistle-blower testimony

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Laura

In December 2012, Dr. Steven Coughlin quit his job as a VA epidemiologist in disgust with his supervisors and VA policies that hurt veterans.  He is working as a professor now.  He  testified before the House Committee on Veterans Affairs on 3/13/13. … Continue reading →

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CYANIDE PRESCRIPTION

Posted on March 11, 2013 by asknod

This just in from Tombo of the Few and the Proud and the Still Alive to talk about it: Sue, a calm, respectable and understanding lady went into the pharmacy,  walked up to the pharmacist, looked straight into his eyes, and … Continue reading →

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