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OAKRO CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Posted on June 17, 2012 by asknod

Our little chipmunk in the Oakland RO informed us the other night that the VARO is closed until the employees can be retrained. There was much discussion back and forth between the DC Central Office and the Oakland Service Center Manager. It … Continue reading →

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HOUSE RESOLUTION 4072–HUH?

Posted on June 17, 2012 by asknod

Member Squidley spotted this one. He’s like white on rice on this facet of vA monkeyshines.   HR 4072- Consolidating Veteran Employment Services for Improved Performance Act of 2012 H.R. 4072, the “Consolidating Veteran Employment Services for Improved Performance Act … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Hotel Montana

Posted on June 16, 2012 by asknod

horn·swog·gle  (hôrnswgl) transitive verb. horn·swog·gled, horn·swog·gling, horn·swog·gles Chiefly Northern & Western U.S. To bamboozle; deceive. I have not so fond memories of an old friend who gradually became pathetically power hungry in his own small fiefdom. Roger married Barb to run her life. … Continue reading →

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BRAIN FOG AND HCV

Posted on June 16, 2012 by asknod

Here’s a great write up on what’s wrong with us. Read and heed. I love Liver Support News and as long as I keep buying Ultrathistle from Natural Wellness, I’ll probably keep finding this in the email. I notice the … Continue reading →

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THE BATTLE OF ATHENS, TENN.–1946

Posted on June 16, 2012 by asknod

Sent in by member Bob. Something I certainly didn’t know. I’m sure everyone in Tennessee is aware of it, but I wasn’t and I only lived a whoop and a holler over the Appalachians in Virginia for most of my … Continue reading →

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THANK YOU vA

Posted on June 16, 2012 by asknod

On behalf of myself and the crew here at ASKNOD (Cupcake, Joe Average Vet,horse, goat, feral kitty and two dogs), I wish to thank the vA for the new computer and peripherals which were installed by their IT technician. Everything … Continue reading →

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BVA–WINNING WITH A PROBATIVE NEXUS

Posted on June 13, 2012 by asknod

FROM THE LAST LIVE FREE OR DIE STATE  IN THE UNION RO (MANCHESTER, NH) What constitutes a probative nexus? How can you tell if you have the real McCoy from Dr. Bash and/or one of  his cohorts in the biz? … Continue reading →

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IT ONLY RAINS ON TUESDAYS AND SATURDAYS IN MAUI

Posted on June 13, 2012 by asknod

On my second vacation to Hawaii in 1993, we went to Maui in June. The wind blows a lot there and really messes with your golf game. I hate that when that happens. We stayed at the beautiful Kaanapali Alii condos … Continue reading →

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VHA–GIT ‘ER DONE

Posted on June 12, 2012 by asknod

File this one under “We’re paddlin’ as fast as we can!” Member Randy sends us this from his sleuthing everywhere. Sometimes PR flacks tend to be too exuberant and overstate what they were given to disseminate to the mainstream media … Continue reading →

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WALMARTIANS & THE WAR OF 1812

Posted on June 12, 2012 by asknod

Member (and former Marine) Tombo sends me this one. It’s so priceless I have to share it in its entirety. While I only visit WallyWorld in the fall to get my hunting license, I must admit I, too, see a … Continue reading →

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