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Some good news...the blood tests are paid for by insurance other than $11.20. I still have to fork out the $165 though. What it is (and this is still bullshit) is that Blue Cross will only pay for checkups if you go to one of their "Wellness Centers" or some term like that. In other words, you can only use your own doctor if you're sick. Since they didn't see you healthy, that's a big "minus".

Steve called in haste to make sure that the cardio tests he was getting yesterday were covered. (He's been having heart palpitations, pain, and irregular beats.) Apparently they are. The doc recommended some medicine in case it's anxiety attacks; we'll see if it helps.

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I said to patgund that I would post this. It's a flyer I put on cars that have "Support Our Troops" ribbons. I've noticed that having such stickers usually means an inverse relationship to either having someone in Iraq or understanding any of the issues.

Originally posted to peacevets:

Hello! I notice that you have a 'Support Our Troops' sticker on your car. That's great; it's good that you're reminding others of our men and women in uniform serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Since you are telling the world to support the troops, I'd like to give you the opportunity to give material support as well. Have a look at www.anysoldier.com. This is a website which gives you all the information you need to send a care package to a member of the armed forces who has volunteered to distribute the contents to other soldiers. One soldier I know who is currently in Iraq said that it's hard to be depressed when you are in a happy sugar buzz from goodies sent by well-wishers. It cheers soldiers up, and we all know they need that.

Other web sites you can consult are: www.booksforsoldiers.com and www.soldiersangels.com. Soldiers’ Angels makes sure that no soldier has to go without getting mail from someone, even if they have no families. www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com allows soldiers to call home for free, as currently they must pay to do so, often at a rate of 25 cents a minute.

Thanks once again!