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NASAL SPRAY FOR BENT BRAIN BOXES

Posted on August 25, 2012 by asknod

Member Shawn of Michigan fame sends us what is unarguably a wonderful concept stolen from the Dristan/Afrin®  people. I don’t mean to imply Shawn purloined it but that the idea of nasal ingestion of drugs seems faster than the oral/stomach … Continue reading →

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CUE– A “RARE” ERROR?

Posted on August 25, 2012 by asknod

Every time we read about CUE, we are led to understand that it hardly ever happens. If it did, then it was an aberration and one that any rater might have made given the circumstances. In short, it’s so rare that it … Continue reading →

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VSOs–A MAJOR CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Posted on August 24, 2012 by asknod

I know you’ve heard me rail about VSOs and how I feel they are a fifth wheel in the claim. I do know some who have helped but that is postscripted by the Veteran holding the halter. Here is a … Continue reading →

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$100 MILLION FOR CONFERENCES? SAY IT AIN’T SO, UNCLE ERIC

Posted on August 24, 2012 by asknod

Giving credit where credit is due ( and feeling like a one-legged man in an ass -kicking contest), I rely on all of you for the tasty treats about vA that turn up here. Thank goodness it’s being typed out … Continue reading →

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THOMAS BANZUL–VETERANS FOR COMMON SENSE–QUESTIONS?

Posted on August 23, 2012 by asknod

Read this and weep. This is why I am proud to have a Vietnam Veteran driving my claim boat, ladies and gentlemen. Thomas Banzul is cut from the same bolt of cloth as Bob. Sadly, our numbers dwindle faster than … Continue reading →

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NEW vA POLL ON PAPERLESS CLAIMS

Posted on August 23, 2012 by asknod

Humorous? Yes, but I’m still dying to know your feelings on this seminal topic. As usual, no cookies, no tracking devices or salesmen knocking on your door. No VAOIG surveillance.  Chicago style, stuff the ballot box with dead Veteran’s votes permitted. … Continue reading →

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STARDUST RADIO REPEAT SEPTEMBER 2

Posted on August 21, 2012 by asknod

Mark your calendars for September 2nd. Rick Townsend has graciously agreed to have me back on for a whole hour of claims talk and an explanation of some of the controversial things in my new book. That’s 1900 hrs EDT … Continue reading →

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MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR

Posted on August 21, 2012 by asknod

Everybody seems to think Christmas is it. Not around here. This is the Food TV channel. I get up at six and begin the daily grind but this is the reward. All the preparation is rewarded. I feel like Squirrel … Continue reading →

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FOOTLOCKER 72–HANOI JANE’S GUN

Posted on August 21, 2012 by asknod

Remember that immortal picture from 1972 of Hanoi Janey hangin’ in the ‘hood with the Haiphong dudes. It might have been Hanoi but that’s immaterial. Look at the gun she was sitting on. There aren’t a whole lot of of … Continue reading →

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BvA– PROBLEM SOLVED-SHUT IT DOWN

Posted on August 20, 2012 by asknod

In a blinding stroke of genius akin to Alexander cutting the Gordian Knot, the BvA opted to take down their entire site and quell the growing discontent emanating from Vets’ inability to view their appellate reviews. I notice they echo … Continue reading →

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