Monthly Archives: January 2016

Revisiting VA dental care

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Laura

We’re dealing with dental insurance decisions again because I chipped a front tooth and my old Marine needs a tooth capped.  We purchased the cheapest VADIP group plan when it was first introduced–the Delta VADIP plan for my husband (non-Champa … Continue reading →

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HADIT.COM RADIO SHOW IN 10 MINUTES

Posted on January 27, 2016 by asknod

Hadit.com’s Blog talk Radio Show in 10 minutes folks. Mighty interesting subjects today. The Call in number is :   347-237-4819

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GOOD MORNING AMERICA–WAITING FOR THE SUN

Posted on January 27, 2016 by asknod

Fire Mission! Fire Mission! LZ Whiskey Two Papa declares Tango India Charlie.Repeat- Whiskey Two Papa reports Troops in Contact on LZ. Alpha Six Actual requests immediate Four Deuce Illumination over LZ . MACV Authorization is ”Waiting for the Sun. Repeat … Continue reading →

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VBMS–ZEROES FOR HEROES

Posted on January 26, 2016 by asknod

It’s a good thing my VA researcher in Vermont, Maple Frank, is not named Bernie or there would be all manner of confusion. Frank has his ear to the ground in constant search of Mickey D’s doings at all times. … Continue reading →

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ILP–BOLO VA GREENHOUSE

Posted on January 23, 2016 by asknod

I have a greenhouse they tell me it’s nice I asked how much but they won’t tell the price. I write them letters and say I can’t wait. They IRIS back ‘n say they’re running real late (bom bom bom bom). I had … Continue reading →

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FIRING YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS AT THE VA

Posted on January 22, 2016 by asknod

Maple syrup Frank sent me the good news that VA had “refired” Diana Reubens and her Tupperware® sidekick Kimberly Graves. Imagine the woes of having to suddenly play second fiddle in Houston with everyone laughing behind your back. That’s Diana’s … Continue reading →

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WORKPLACE VIOLENCE IN IRAQISTAN

Posted on January 20, 2016 by asknod

Here’s some pretty raw, unfiltered footage, certainly not on a par with the Daesh beheadings on AlGazebo TV. Nevertheless, it conveys to me why we’ll always have the greatest, best-trained professionals. It felt like this somewhat in Southeast Asia. We had air … Continue reading →

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VSOs–LET’S SEND IN A “REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION”

Posted on January 16, 2016 by asknod

Have your dogs ever approached you en masse and demanded to go somewhere? Outside? For a ride in the car? Mine do. They don’t actually swarm like the crows in Al Hitchcock’s Birds. It’s far less organized, boisterous and simultaneously not as … Continue reading →

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TACOMA NEWS TRIBUNE–THE END OF A 27-YEAR RELATIONSHIP

Posted on January 13, 2016 by asknod

Can you imagine a mutually beneficial 27- year relationship with a business entity? It was almost a marriage. Every morning at o600 I would take the dogs out to the mailbox and collect the paper. It was always there on time … Continue reading →

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CAVC– DOBBINS V McDONALD– AB V. BROWN REDUX IN VA 9

Posted on January 12, 2016 by asknod

As I love to point out, some of the best VA law is found in reversals. What better place to look than CAVC Judge (Saint) Mary Schoelen’s rulings. She seems impervious to the stares and consternation of her fellow jurists … Continue reading →

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