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States that have sent presidents to the White House

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Laura

Which of our 50 states have actually sent people to the White House? Wikipedia lists and maps present birthplace and primary state affiliations of former presidents.  Can we make any quick predictions based on the birthplaces (not where raised) and … Continue reading →

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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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NIH: Post-blood transfusions = about 5 million HCV cases in 70’s and 80’s in U.S.

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Laura

I have been waiting for a numerical estimation on HCV risk factor #1, blood transfusions, and found it in the above YouTube video.  If you read a lot of HCV reports on PUBMED, you know that Dr. Harvey J. Alter is … Continue reading →

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2015 military holiday images

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Laura

Over 200,000 Americans are serving overseas.  Holiday images posted online by the DoD are fewer this year but I’m sure traditions are still being observed globally on bases.  To read the rest of theDoD press release below click (LINK). “WASHINGTON, … Continue reading →

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Experiments: HCV can live in water bottles for up to three weeks

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Laura

This study title caught my eye: Transmission of Hepatitis C Virus Among People Who Inject Drugs: Viral Stability and Association With Drug Preparation Equipment (LINK). • JID 2013:207 (15 January) • Doerrbecker et al PDF:  Full Text. hcv in water “We found … Continue reading →

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FACEPLACE CHRISTMAS–KEEPERS

Posted on December 17, 2015 by asknod

Searching through the mails with an eye for obnoxious is a task for the devoted. Finding just the right off-key emotion, the sarcastic rejoinder or dissatisfaction with the status quo of life is the essence of humor. Of course, being born on … Continue reading →

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BLOG TAWK RADIDIO WITH JERREL COOK

Posted on December 15, 2015 by asknod

Jerrel has graciously invited me over for another hour of radio chat on his favorite subject (and mine). If VA ever quit stepping on their necktie, we’d be out of subjects to discuss. Unfortunately, that’s about as likely as pigs … Continue reading →

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HADIT.COM RADIO SHOW ON THURSDAY PM

Posted on December 9, 2015 by asknod

Jerrel Cook called me while I was swamping out the stalls this evening and preparing to feed the monsters. This threw everything into a tailspin. Cooper and Kona have food rules and they don’t cotton to me yakking it up … Continue reading →

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VARO CHICAGO–JUST ANOTHER MANIC MONDAY

Posted on December 1, 2015 by asknod

Did you ever wake up at 2 AM in the morning and become angry with VA? Or more precisely, what they were doing to another fellow Veteran? Several weeks ago, Cupcake and I attended a fundraiser for The Kitsap County … Continue reading →

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