Tag Archives: ASKNOD BOOK

APRIL FOOL’S DAY 2013

Posted on April 3, 2013 by asknod

April Fool’s day in 2011 dawned with Mr. Heino’s pill-cutting shenanigans. April Fool’s Day  2013 in Seattle and environs dawned crisp and clear- what aviators call CLAVU. CLear to Altitude-Visibility Unlimited. Upon checking my email, I discovered that Santa had … Continue reading →

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CHECK YOUR VOICE MAIL GREETING

Posted on April 2, 2013 by asknod

This just in from member JM. My God. What next? A VA PCP calls your house (like that’s ever going to happen) and decides your voice mail message is “queer”. This leads him to a)call the local police and b) … Continue reading →

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WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF I DIED?

Posted on April 1, 2013 by asknod

This, too, from Jim of the Mekong waters.He of Swift Boat fame sends us some really choice stuff. Too bad I can’t publish all that Swift Boat humor about, well, nevermind. A  Vet and his wife are sitting quietly in … Continue reading →

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NEW PRESIDENTIAL LIMOUSINE PICTURE RELEASED

Posted on April 1, 2013 by asknod

This just in from Brownwater Jim who’s relatives work on the Lincoln/Mercury line over in Detroit. I think it has class. It says “Second Term, Babay!” The govt. is reputedly gearing up the line for 50 of these at a … Continue reading →

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HERE’S ONE FOR YOU-NINETEEN FOR ME

Posted on April 1, 2013 by asknod

Here’s an interesting article from member Shawn that bears reading and passing on. Please excuse the political drama at the end. We have yet to get any administration “behind” us and our problems-ever. Face it, immigration and free medical-for-all are going … Continue reading →

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VETS AND MEDICAL CARE

Posted on April 1, 2013 by asknod

Here’s a hot one for Vets’ spouses to check out. Not all of us have that gold-plated 20/80 medical /dental plan. Many have less or none. Vets and their wives are at an even greater disadvantage until they get to … Continue reading →

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SOFOSBUVIR AND DACLATASVIR–WAITING FOR THE SUN

Posted on April 1, 2013 by asknod

This is a wonderful piece of information by Nicole Cutler L. Ac from Hepatitis Central that confirms what we’ve been advocating here at Asknod. Why put yourself through a three-drug cocktail when just one (Interferon) will maim you for life? … Continue reading →

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REVISIONIST HISTORY

Posted on April 1, 2013 by asknod

Here we go again. This from member Jennifer. VA and the military would have us disremember the 80s and 90s when we first started coming forward with AO issues. Backlog? Q’est que c’est que ça? The Vietnam redux lives on. Now, … Continue reading →

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Army K-9 Security

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Laura

(3/25/13) “Sgt. Justin R. Pereira, from Gooding, Idaho, and Laika 5, a Tactical Explosives Detection Dog with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, provide security as Afghan Border Police break ground on a new checkpoint March 25, in Spin Boldak district, … Continue reading →

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Americans, illicit drug injections, and blood-borne pathogens

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Laura

How many Americans put themselves at risk for blood-borne pathogens by injecting drugs? Today’s population: U.S. 315,589,877 CDC (after Epidemiology section)  “Approximately 1.2 million persons in the United States injected drugs in 2002 (24).” 24.  Brady JE, Friedman SR, Cooper HL, Flom PL, … Continue reading →

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