Tag Archives: Korean War Vets Help

PRE-VALENTINE HUMOR.

Posted on January 26, 2013 by asknod

News and film from member WYn Wn . Just in time for the Six o’clock report on the Left Coast. About an hour after Last Call at the VFW bar, several old geezers were checking out their buddy’s new apartment. … Continue reading →

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OraQuick® HCV Rapid Antibody Test

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Laura

This should be in every doctor’s office.  It was used in Exeter, NH during the recent HCV outbreak.  It’s FDA approved to detect HCV in fingerstick blood or whole blood with results in 20 minutes.   HCV rapid test Reimbursement & … Continue reading →

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COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION IN VETS

Posted on January 25, 2013 by asknod

Remember the milk commercial where the gal says “I can’t believe you didn’t tell me.” and the husband says “Is this about the time I did in prison?” Member Tom of USS Long Beach fame sends us this classic… A … Continue reading →

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CAPITALIZING ON THE INSULIN PEN

Posted on January 25, 2013 by asknod

Remember good ol’ boy Rahm “The Rahmrod” Emanuel of Casa Blanca Fame? He was the White House chief of staff in the President’s first administration. He was best remembered for his famous election plaint “Never let a good catastrophe go to waste”. … Continue reading →

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SENATOR SEEKS TESTING OF VETS

Posted on January 25, 2013 by asknod

Member John of Vermont sticky stuff sends us this. Senator Schumer (D-NY) came out today and advocated for Vets. More specifically, in light of the sanitary protocols breakdown at the Buffalo VAMC, he suggested it might be a good idea … Continue reading →

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FOOTLOCKER– APRÈS VIETNAM

Posted on January 24, 2013 by asknod

When I returned home, the Air Force decided they didn’t like me anymore. I had gone native and no longer shined my shoes after two years in the sticks. Hair was another issue which became a deal breaker. We parted … Continue reading →

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AFGE OUTTAKES

Posted on January 24, 2013 by asknod

An AFGE photographer just sent me this outtake he was getting ready to throw away. Fortunately he decided immortalizing one of VA’s finest Human Resources managers on celluloid was almost a crime to pass up. Hence I received this. Apparently the … Continue reading →

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Hep C maps: Access BIG data online

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Laura

For an overview of HCV demographics, register (name, email, password), agree to “personal use only” of the mapping application, and you can explore HCV prevalence and hospitalization data to 2006.   You can drill down by zip code or whatever … Continue reading →

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GARAGE DOORS FOR VETS

Posted on January 23, 2013 by asknod

  This just in from Da Nang Tombo. Everyone wants that unique signature look-one that no one else on the block would dare  copy. Vets, of course, march to the beat of a different drummer. Yes, no ordinary garage door … Continue reading →

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Bodybuilder champ, Vietnam Veteran Steve Michalik (1949-2012) R.I.P.

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Laura

My personal trainer is 96-years old.  Twice a week, she runs a 30-minute stretch and strength class using a VHS developed by Steve Michalik over 20 years ago.  It’s called “Fitness after Sixty,” features big band music and mostly chair … Continue reading →

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