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Jet-injectors spread HCV show and tell

Virologist Nathan Wolfe is somewhat nervous in this 2010 TEDMED talk;  he had to start twice to coordinate with his slides.  And maybe he knew he was about to make some enemies in the mainstream medical world and lose some financial … Continue reading

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LES SCHWAB TIRES

Two stories in one. Both true. I buy all my tires for my vehicles from Les Schwab’s outfit. They have a few commercials on TV that show great compassion for the consumer and best of all, they replace your tires (prorated for … Continue reading

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Medic combat training (8/30/12)

“U.S. Army Sgt. Fernando Diaz is blind folded and has ice-cold water dumped over his head during a mock interrogation by opposition forces prior to a 100 question written test on medical knowledge Aug. 30, 2012, at Schofield Barracks, in … Continue reading

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VA’s message to vets with HCV

It’s a little late for this advice but here it is:  The VA advises veterans that people with HCV should  use a condom every time one has sex. “Protect others “If you have hepatitis C, you can give the virus to other … Continue reading

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CAVC–DISSSSSMISSSSED!

Bad idea, Norman.   IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR VETERANS CLAIMS NORMAN R. LINDO ) ) Apellant, ) ) v. ) Vet. App. No. 12-1832 ) ERIC K. SHINSEKI ) ) Appellee. ) PRELIMINARY REBUTTAL RECORD Pursuant … Continue reading

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LET THEM EAT MREs

MREs. Meals, Ready to Eat. Three lies in one phrase. Better than C-rations. Way better than K rations. A vast improvement over 18th century fare aboard a ship with its attendant  scurvy. I was apprised this morning by Pen Lutt … Continue reading

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TODAY’S FACEMOON

Please, ladies and gentlemen. Think twice when you don your undergarments in the morning. Only you can prevent this visual hari-kiri. I have Trish Valleyly to thank for this on my socially mediated site. I could not bring myself to … Continue reading

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NOW SERVING #37…#37?

Arkhick50, one of our fellow members (and fellow Vietnam Veteran) claims another win. Having mastered the art of  “Win or Die”, it seems he has the Little Rock VARO teetering back on their heels. If you recall, he finally hit … Continue reading

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HOW DO YOU FIX IT? MO’ MONEY, HONEY.

Member Shawn emailed me this one. Priceless. How do you fix an intractable backlog that refuses to be tamed? Universal approval now with an audit later? No way, Jose. Mo’ money  for them suckers. About $27 billion more to be more precise. … Continue reading

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GREEN vs. SHINSEKI–IT AIN’T ON “THE LIST”

For years we Vietnam Vets have been spanked on different cancers that were not on the list of approved Agent Orange diseases [38 CFR § 3.309(e)]. You could come down with it but somehow it always wasn’t on the magic list. … Continue reading

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