Monthly Archives: November 2014

TAKING FROM KIDS

Posted on November 30, 2014 by asknod

I guess it takes all kinds to make the world go around. I always thought the Marines had the inside track on collecting toys for the needy kids. Member Sue sent this one in and it makes you physically ill to read … Continue reading →

Posted in Veterans Charity concerns | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

STAR WARS FACEPLACE TRAILERS

Posted on November 30, 2014 by asknod

With the news out that Star Wars VII is on the books and due out next Fall, we are spotting the usual humor beginning to presage the opening night. I spotted some of these and even more were promptly sent … Continue reading →

Posted in FACE HUMOR | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

VA Town Hall Events

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Laura

First, Happy Thanksgiving to all NODDERS.   Secretary McDonald has instructed all VISNs to hold Town Halls.  The purpose, according to this press release(10/4/14) is “As part of our Road to Veterans Day, VA is taking a hard look at … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest authors, Medical News, VA BACKLOG, VA Caregivers Act, VA Health Care, VA Medical Mysteries Explained, vA news, VAMC Scheduling Coverup | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Revisiting CDC’s Bruce Weniger’s jet injector slide presentation, 2004

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Laura

This slide set (LINK BELOW) may be useful to those who have not seen it before. I’ve come across this slide presentation given at a WHO conference before but it’s good to review.  Bruce Weniger provides some background on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest authors, HCV Health, HCV Risks (documented), Jetgun Claims evidence, Nexus Information, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

ILP–IT’S ANOTHER TEQUILA SUNRISE

Posted on November 26, 2014 by asknod

Another Thanksgiving living in a one-room  non-ADA 4X8 greenhouse while some fine fellow or gal in charge of  VA’s VR&E is getting bonuses for denying us. Brother Mac on the East Coast is starting to feel the chill showing up … Continue reading →

Posted in Independent Living Program, VA statistics, VR&E | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Sit, stay, rappel: Dogs fast rope with their handlers

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Laura

A few unique images for military working dog lovers to enjoy.   Who: 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III;  What: Tomorrow’s veterans training; Where: MEFCAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan. When: October 14, 2014. Photos: Lance Cpl. … Continue reading →

Posted in Food for the soul, Future Veterans, Guest authors | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

THE MILITARY BAGPIPER–SEMPER FI

Posted on November 25, 2014 by asknod

This was sent to me by Brown Water Jim of the Mekong Squids. At this time of year, we give thanks for many things we hold dear and held dear in the past. One is a great respect for traditions. … Continue reading →

Posted in Food for the soul, Humor, KP Veterans | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Bachelor Nation: Was Vietnam really the perfect place to fall in love?

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Laura

I’ve tuned into two popular “reality” TV shows on ABC for the last several years: The Bachelor and The Bachelorette.   Both star attractive Millennials acting in a highly-scripted and staged winning formula: Contestants are eliminated during Rose Ceremonies by the person … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, AO, Guest authors, Vietnam War history | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

A REAL VETERANS DAY MEMORIAL

Posted on November 22, 2014 by asknod

Seems like those folks down in the Southwestern US have a real grip on what Veterans are all about and what they have contributed to keeping us the supreme power in the world. There’s certainly nothing to be embarrassed about. … Continue reading →

Posted in Food for the soul, Veterans Day | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

A THREE-BEER STORY

Posted on November 22, 2014 by asknod

About this time every year, I wax prosaic on certain old subjects. Cupcake recently remembered one when I was in the kitchen preparing dinner last night and I would be remiss if I didn’t share it. First, let me introduce … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments