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PREPARATION FOR DOOMERS

Posted on November 10, 2013 by asknod

Yesterday in our illustrious Tacoma, Washington News Tribune progressive fishwrap, there was an illuminating article about doomsday preppers. Apparently there’s No Business Like Doom Business. I’m sure you’ve noticed by now the latest fad of a select group of Survival … Continue reading →

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AIR FORCE BLONDE JOKES

Posted on November 9, 2013 by asknod

Brownwater Jim of the Dirty Delta sends us this gem. I think he drank too much of the Mekong River to be honest. His brand of humor is cancerous. It metastasizes and causes uncontrollable laughter. American Airlines Flight 1492 is … Continue reading →

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DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Laura

A member of ASKNOD has submitted a New York Times article to inform us of an increase in reported military sexual assaults and of reforms being proposed by some in Congress.  Sexual violence is a distressing topic but it behooves citizens to … Continue reading →

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TERRORIST DONATIONS

Posted on November 8, 2013 by asknod

This just in from member Tombo, one of the toughest Marines in the Tonkin Bath Tub. It’s extremely difficult to keep a straight face regardless your political stripe. Strive to keep a passive demeanor for PC? Or laugh until it hurts behind … Continue reading →

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VA’S OIG MONTHLY MISHAP REPORT OUT

Posted on November 7, 2013 by asknod

As usual, misbehaving VA patients locked up in the Psyche ward are doing everything in their power to screw up bonus checks for the Lyons, New Jersey, VA Medical Center’s head honcho.  In a deliberate attempt to sandbag his chance  at … Continue reading →

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STARBUCKS® TO HIRE 10,000 VETS

Posted on November 6, 2013 by asknod

Maple member of Vermont Frank sends us this news regarding Starbucks® which certainly bodes well for Vets. The military turns you into a killing machine so it stands to reason you should be adept at creating killer coffee, right?  At … Continue reading →

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VETERANS DAY DISCOUNTS

Posted on November 5, 2013 by asknod

One day a year America recognizes her Veterans on this side of the grass. Memorial Day is for the ones on the other side who have reached room temperature. Regardless, there is much hoopla. Veterans are getting to be big … Continue reading →

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Hepatitis C replication increased during pregnancy according to recent study

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Laura

 An abstract of a study just published in Nature signals   that mainstream medical associations, like the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), should become proactive by screening for HCV routinely rather than by known risk-factors.  “Loss of immune escape mutations during persistent … Continue reading →

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Apps for veterans (# 1): Twitter

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Laura

The VA is using Twitter. To follow their micro-posts, sign up for a free account.  (Check out ASKNOD’s Twitter feed too.)  Information on how to use Twitter is on the HELP page.  Official VA Twitter accounts: Department: https://twitter.com/DeptVetAffairs (122+K followers) Administration: VBA:  https://twitter.com/VAVetBenefits (24+K followers) … Continue reading →

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DRV ANGLES FOR MORE MONEY FROM UNCLE SUGAR

Posted on November 1, 2013 by asknod

Having lived on the Indochinese Peninsula for several years off the grid during the Vietnamese Misunderstanding, I can safely say the following article link represents subtle bargaining at a high level. I had much occasion to barter on the local … Continue reading →

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