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On a pinhead

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Laura

I’ve been reading a biology text book (c. 1987) that we own.  These sentences struck me: “A virus is a genome enclosed in a protective coat.  The tiniest viruses are only 20 nm in diameter–smaller than a ribosome.  Millions could … Continue reading →

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FORT LEUKEMIA PRESUMPTIVE DISEASES

Posted on August 1, 2012 by asknod

Here’s the list of diseases associated with the carcinogens found in Fort Leukemia’s water. ‘‘(i) Esophageal cancer. ‘‘(ii) Lung cancer. ‘‘(iii) Breast cancer. ‘‘(iv) Bladder cancer. ‘‘(v) Kidney cancer. ‘‘(vi) Leukemia. ‘‘(vii) Multiple myeloma. ‘‘(viii) Myleodysplasic syndromes. ‘‘(ix) Renal toxicity. ‘‘(x) … Continue reading →

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Class Action: Against the VA

Posted on August 1, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Hmmmm…I wonder if shredded evidence amounts to “denial of due process”. This Vet has launched a class action suit, and we are apparently asked to join him. I would be very interested in Vets comments on this! For more information … Continue reading →

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ASKNOD @ KINDLEBOOKS

Posted on August 1, 2012 by asknod

Gee, I guess I’m officially published. I was looking on line to see if it had showed up and up sprang this. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&field-keywords=ASKNOD. If you use the Kindlebook phenomenon, you can download it from your computer. I still don’t have any … Continue reading →

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CAMP OF THE YOUNG BILL PASSES BOTH HOUSES

Posted on August 1, 2012 by asknod

Good news for CDNEH and her spouse Chase. Both Houses of Congress have passed a Camp Lejeune Bill that will mean the same litigation path all we Vets must pass through. 750.000 Vets, wives and children will be affected by … Continue reading →

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CAVC–BATSON V.SHINSEKI– CURED HEP=NO DICE

Posted on August 1, 2012 by asknod

Much has been published here about representing yourself. When the evidence is so dispositive as to leave no room for doubt, we advocate it wholeheartedly. This is always true but only up to a point. When going before the CAVC, … Continue reading →

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JANUARY 2013 SEQUESTRATION TO IMPACT VA

Posted on July 31, 2012 by asknod

As usual, those chuckleheads in DC have had a few too many martinis at lunch before the afternoon vote. They wanted to immunize vA spending against what was going to happen but somebody forgot to write it in. Shit happens. … Continue reading →

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MORE BIG BROTHER AT THE VA

Posted on July 31, 2012 by asknod

Just when we thought we’d heard it all about spying on 80 year old VAMC patients, out comes this tidbit spotted by Bodacious Bob, our FAC spotter in the Northeast. It shows the lengths vA is willing to go to … Continue reading →

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VAMCs–RATIONED CARE?

Posted on July 31, 2012 by asknod

Something is amiss at the VAMCs. I’m sure there are those of you who use the VA for all your medical care. I’m not sure if you have noticed, but there is a subtle form of rationing afoot. It’s not … Continue reading →

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THE CARE AND FEEDING OF CARROTS

Posted on July 30, 2012 by asknod

Cupcake comes from the farmer side of the family. I was, and try to be, the hunter and fisher of vertebrates. Learning the science of farming and language of moisture feeders is C3PO crap. Like any ex-military male, I assume it … Continue reading →

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