Tag Archives: Helping Veterans

VETERANS DAY CAKE

Posted on November 18, 2013 by asknod

With my abject apologies to Member Randy. I was supposed to publish his extraordinary Vet’s day cake with accompanying pictorial ingredients display but it somehow got lost in the shuffle. Words cannot convey my disappointment in failing you, sir. At … Continue reading →

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JUSTICE DELAYED IS NOT JUSTICE DENIED

Posted on November 18, 2013 by asknod

March 31, 1994 submit claims for: 1) Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT), secondary to a)Hepatitis or b)Agent orange 2) tinnitus increase to compensable (10%) _________________________________ November 4, 1994 Receive denials for: 1) residuals of hepatitis (nothing in SMRs) 2) PCT due … Continue reading →

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Speaking of direct mail and Medicare insurance plans

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Laura

Every big MN insurance company knows that I’m going to get Medicare benefits next year because my mailbox has been full with their enticements for months.  I am reading them because I don’t understand the Part D donut hole trap. … Continue reading →

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DIY veterans service organizations

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Laura

We’ve been reading Nod’s posts about the veteran scam organizations and high salaries of those who feel entitled to pay themselves well for their efforts to help veterans.  It’s hard not to be distrustful of most of them. Do you … Continue reading →

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VETS OUTSIDE THE BOX- MOBILE MARGARITAS

Posted on November 15, 2013 by asknod

UPI–From our Correspondent in California (Mark). In the new employment paradigm following the downsizing of our Military, employment for our newly-minted Veterans can be a challenge. Being an accomplished sniper or an ace with a 40 mike-mike grenade launcher doesn’t … Continue reading →

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BREAKING NEWS–FILM AT SIX

Posted on November 13, 2013 by asknod

In a particularly insightful study on antioxidants and Resveratrol, scientists have determined one glass of red wine daily, preferably of a good vintage of Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon, is instrumental in maintaining excellent liver health. Who knew? Please pass this … Continue reading →

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DIANE FEINSTEIN AT HER FEINEST HOUR

Posted on November 12, 2013 by asknod

Remember, we don’t create history anymore. As Veterans, we now simply record it for posterity and try to help the youngsters avoid repeating the mistakes of the past. Member Bruce, who isn’t even from the land of the fruits , … Continue reading →

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HAPPY VETS DAY

Posted on November 11, 2013 by asknod

By it’s very nature, Veterans Day has to be happy. Hell, we survived, right? Remember, they have the other Day in May for all of us who are room temperature. This is our day, and it should be relished and … 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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