Monthly Archives: April 2013

OUT, DAMN’D SPOT! OUT I SAY!

Posted on April 4, 2013 by asknod

We just got the news today that Gilead Sciences is unwilling to accept me for the Sofosbuvir trials as my Autoimmune Hepatitis is still active and busy at work. It was a known disqualifier when I applied but I had … Continue reading →

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FACEPAGE WEEKLY WINNER

Posted on April 4, 2013 by asknod

This from member David off my social media disaster… VA could use some of this innovative thinking.  VSRs could wear little lapel buttons that said “The Hickey on my neck does not imply support for  USB Allison Hickey.”  

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GREAT ARTICLE ON GORDON ERSPAMER

Posted on April 3, 2013 by asknod

Read about one of the giants in VA litigation. Gordon is taking time off from law to regain some of the things he needs to complete himself. I doubt we’ve heard the end of him. I wrote up a lovely … Continue reading →

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APRIL FOOL’S DAY 2013

Posted on April 3, 2013 by asknod

April Fool’s day in 2011 dawned with Mr. Heino’s pill-cutting shenanigans. April Fool’s Day  2013 in Seattle and environs dawned crisp and clear- what aviators call CLAVU. CLear to Altitude-Visibility Unlimited. Upon checking my email, I discovered that Santa had … Continue reading →

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CHECK YOUR VOICE MAIL GREETING

Posted on April 2, 2013 by asknod

This just in from member JM. My God. What next? A VA PCP calls your house (like that’s ever going to happen) and decides your voice mail message is “queer”. This leads him to a)call the local police and b) … Continue reading →

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CAUTION: “This document was published by CDC in 1984;…multi-use-nozzle jet injectors are discouraged”

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Laura

Well, well, what do we have here?  Accessed today April 2, 2013 with underlines added. “CAUTION: This document was published by CDC in 1984 to record the experience and lessons learned from applying epidemiologic principles to humanitarian relief efforts in the late … Continue reading →

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WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF I DIED?

Posted on April 1, 2013 by asknod

This, too, from Jim of the Mekong waters.He of Swift Boat fame sends us some really choice stuff. Too bad I can’t publish all that Swift Boat humor about, well, nevermind. A  Vet and his wife are sitting quietly in … Continue reading →

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NEW PRESIDENTIAL LIMOUSINE PICTURE RELEASED

Posted on April 1, 2013 by asknod

This just in from Brownwater Jim who’s relatives work on the Lincoln/Mercury line over in Detroit. I think it has class. It says “Second Term, Babay!” The govt. is reputedly gearing up the line for 50 of these at a … Continue reading →

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HERE’S ONE FOR YOU-NINETEEN FOR ME

Posted on April 1, 2013 by asknod

Here’s an interesting article from member Shawn that bears reading and passing on. Please excuse the political drama at the end. We have yet to get any administration “behind” us and our problems-ever. Face it, immigration and free medical-for-all are going … Continue reading →

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VETS AND MEDICAL CARE

Posted on April 1, 2013 by asknod

Here’s a hot one for Vets’ spouses to check out. Not all of us have that gold-plated 20/80 medical /dental plan. Many have less or none. Vets and their wives are at an even greater disadvantage until they get to … Continue reading →

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