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Rainmaker Jokes

Posted on April 28, 2012 by asknod

Member Cal sent me this pearl this morning. I love good humor that involves gambling or guns. Liquor used to be included but I find no humor in not being allowed to drink.  The IRS decides to audit Grandpa, and summons him … Continue reading →

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CANCER ≠ TICKET REFUND

Posted on April 27, 2012 by asknod

Spirit Airlines. I’ve never heard of them until now. Apparently they are not Veteran Friendly. Too bad because it will only hurt their bottom line to be so inflexible and uncaring. Every company has it’s policies that govern how it … Continue reading →

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FEMALE ENGAGEMENT TEAMS

Posted on April 25, 2012 by asknod

An article in this morning’s paper caught my eye. I give it the A.E. Neuman award for this month. The Army utilizes women (usually NCOs) as an interface in situations where they enter villages. The old program was  labeled Lioness … Continue reading →

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38 CFR §4.16–A Window For HCV Vets

Posted on April 23, 2012 by asknod

I have spoken numerous times of the enigma we encounter when we get the double whammy of both HCV (7354) and cirrhosis (7312). The ratings overlap so much, the danger of pyramiding under §4.14 causes VA to lowball you on both … Continue reading →

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SINGLE PAYER PROGRAM

Posted on April 22, 2012 by asknod

Ever heard of that concept? It’s what the Affordable Care Act is all about. The government is eventually the one in charge of medicine and health care starting in 2014. What, then,  to make of  member Joe Average Vet’s contribution … Continue reading →

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VA– We’re Fixing It.

Posted on April 21, 2012 by asknod

This is the actual gist of what Mr. Murphy said at the House Veterans Committee the other day. I must hand it to VA. It was said by none other than Samuel Clemons (Mark Twain) a mistruth could make it half way … Continue reading →

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Phone From Hell

Posted on April 21, 2012 by asknod

Member Cal sent me this. No, he’s not from Californicatia. That’s his Christian name. Not Calvert or Calvin. Just plain old Cal. I didn’t buy that so  I asked to check his birth certificate, too. He refused just like they … Continue reading →

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Future Applesauce

Posted on April 21, 2012 by asknod

I was working in the orchard on the grape vines yesterday and found something inexplicable. All the buds on my fruit trees start out as pink. Afterwards, the cherry and pear trees bloom pure white. Where’s the pink?  What I … Continue reading →

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M E AS FACT FINDER

Posted on April 20, 2012 by asknod

This popped up on the Vet’s law library site a few weeks ago and it caught my eye. If you are reasonably good at digesting legal theory, this baby will give you cites and precedence to quote until you win. There’s no … Continue reading →

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Growth Hormone Responsible For Liver Cancer

Posted on April 18, 2012 by asknod

Patricia sends us this. She is the expert on all things HCV. http://hepatitiscresearchandnewsupdates.blogspot.com/2012/04/liver-cancer-can-be-caused-by-excess.html

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