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Food bank mistakenly gives out dog food ("Senior Holistic Superfood")
UPI ^ | 7/18/10

Posted on 07/19/2010 4:15:29 PM PDT by Libloather

Food bank mistakenly gives out dog food
Published: July 18, 2010 at 2:39 PM

CLEARWATER, Fla., July 18 (UPI) -- A food bank in Clearwater, Fla., distributed a can labeled as a "superfood" that turned out to be a can of dog food, the recipient said.

On Social Security, retired Air Force veteran Frank Viscido made his weekly trip from his home in Largo to the Religious Community Services Food Bank in Clearwater for free food, The St. Petersburg (Fla.) Times reported.

Viscido was given the can labeled, "Senior Holistic Superfood" by a volunteer who noticed he wanted products for better health, the newspaper reported Friday.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Extended News; Government; News/Current Events; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: bank; dog; dogfood; food; foodbank; gives; holistic; mistakenly; senior; superfood
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To: Ruy Dias de Bivar

I seriously doubt this man retired from the Air Force. He is probably retired from his civilian job and is an AF veteran, serving a hitch early in his life like many people do.


21 posted on 07/19/2010 4:54:24 PM PDT by MediaMole
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To: Libloather

My favorite brand of tuna fish in Thailand turned out to be cat food.


22 posted on 07/19/2010 4:58:18 PM PDT by Doe Eyes
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To: Doe Eyes
My favorite brand of tuna fish in Thailand turned out to be cat food.

Cutting back the whiskers once in awhile is no big deal compared to the declawing - eh?

23 posted on 07/19/2010 5:04:36 PM PDT by Libloather (Tea totaler, PROUD birther, mobster, pro-lifer, anti-warmer, enemy of the state, extremist....)
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To: Libloather
- can a retired military person ever lose that retirement pay - for, say, becoming a felon?

Well, technically, yes.

Military retirement pay is actually a "retainer", for want of a better word.

The retired military person can expect to be recalled at any time.

Many have been, in fact, particularly during GW1, in the chemical specialties and explosive ordinance specialties.

So, again, technically, if one renders oneself unfit for recall, through imprisonment or similar, then one could lose his retirement pay.

It is governed by United States Code, the exact one which escapes me at this time, but it has been addressed and as far as I know, is still on the books.

I have never heard of anyone actually losing it, though, with the exception of some field grade officers who were convicted after retirement for crimes committed while on active duty.

And I have a slight recall of a senior NCO or several, that were involved in the VN-era Khaki Mafia that did lose their retirement pay, but I think they got convicted before actual retirement.

Conviction before actual retirement will almost always result in the loss of retirement benefits...after actual retirement, not so much, I think.

This is not an official position, just my opinion based on my experience and knowledge.

24 posted on 07/19/2010 5:13:48 PM PDT by OldSmaj (I am an avowed enemy of islam and Obama is a damned fool and traitor. Questions?)
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To: Ruy Dias de Bivar

Depends on when this cat retired, and what rank he held at retirement.

Could be a retired E-5 and he got out in 1980.....or even 1975. Pay was for sh!t back then - half of squat is squat.

But ya, he could also be a O-6 that bailed last year and was scamming the system. I guess if the cat drove off in a $300K motor home, we got his number.


25 posted on 07/19/2010 5:50:20 PM PDT by ASOC (Things are not always as they appear, ask the dog chasing the car)
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To: ASOC

Also... alimony..
If divorced after retirement, federal law has 1/2 of his check going to ex-wife, and that is before the state divorce court tosses in alimony, child support, etc...


26 posted on 07/19/2010 6:16:06 PM PDT by exblockhead (STOP me before my fingers do it again!)
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To: Charles Martel

Somebody put it in a donation bag, and the volunteers at the food bank didn’t bother reading labels.


27 posted on 07/19/2010 7:01:53 PM PDT by iowamark
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To: Libloather

Stop that right now! Senior citizens are only allowed to eat dog food during a Republican administration!


28 posted on 07/19/2010 7:09:51 PM PDT by uglybiker (BACON!!)
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To: OldSmaj
Many have been, in fact, particularly during GW1, in the chemical specialties and explosive ordinance specialties.

Along with a few old timers who still knew how to fire up the boilers in the Iowa. ;-)

29 posted on 07/19/2010 7:14:40 PM PDT by uglybiker (BACON!!)
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To: Libloather
Nothing wrong with dog food!!

I used to buy a box of 5’s dog biscuits to go with my quart of ice cream after school when I was in grammar school in the 1940s.

30 posted on 07/19/2010 7:22:11 PM PDT by dalereed
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To: homegroan
“Foodbanks in our area of CT have a LOT of pricey, all natural foods.”

I won't eat “natural foods”!!

Grow it with chemical fertilizer and pesticides or take it to the dump!

31 posted on 07/19/2010 7:25:09 PM PDT by dalereed
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To: dalereed

32 posted on 07/19/2010 7:40:44 PM PDT by Libloather (Tea totaler, PROUD birther, mobster, pro-lifer, anti-warmer, enemy of the state, extremist....)
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To: beandog

I can attest to this.


33 posted on 07/19/2010 8:18:47 PM PDT by Amberdawn
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To: Charles Martel

Frankly, some dogs and cats eat better than people do. As long as it wasn’t made in China, I doubt very much the food would hurt them.


34 posted on 07/19/2010 8:20:36 PM PDT by Amberdawn
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To: Charles Martel

This is the ingredient list of that can

The benefits of our ULTRASSENTIAL™ Superfood Blend include:

* Strong Immune System: Packed with antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables
* Lean Muscle Mass: High in protein with essential Amino Acids
* Healthy Skin & Coat: Rich in omega fatty acids
* Heart Health: Full of high quality proteins, fruits and vegetables
* Sharp Vision: Rich in Beta Carotene for strong eyesight
* Joint Health: Natural sources of Glucosamine and Chondroitin to help support mobility
* Cognitive Development: Contains superfoods rich in DHA for healthy brain function
* Strong Teeth and Bones: Optimal Calcium levels for growing puppies

Ya know, I always told my hubby that we would eat Mighty Dog (it’s pure beef) because the SS system is a bust and we lost out 401K in the last crash. Now, I’m thinking “Holistic Superfood” may be a good alternative.


35 posted on 07/19/2010 8:53:06 PM PDT by netmilsmom (I am inyenzi on the Religion Forum)
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To: Libloather
"Senior Holistic Superfood"

The future for our nation's retirees.

36 posted on 07/19/2010 9:14:22 PM PDT by Mike Darancette (Socialism is the philosophy of failure, - W Churchill)
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To: Charles Martel

Maybe it was donated after someone’s aged pet passed on?


37 posted on 07/20/2010 1:50:44 AM PDT by Fire_on_High (Stupid should hurt.)
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To: Zack Attack

That was our old critter here in CO—Mizz clothespin on her nose Patsy Schroeder.


38 posted on 07/20/2010 1:51:16 AM PDT by beaversmom
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To: Slings and Arrows
Floriduh PING!

On Social Security, retired Air Force veteran Frank Viscido made his weekly trip from his home in Largo to the Religious Community Services Food Bank in Clearwater for free food, The St. Petersburg (Fla.) Times reported.

Viscido was given the can labeled, "Senior Holistic Superfood" by a volunteer who noticed he wanted products for better health, the newspaper reported Friday.


39 posted on 07/20/2010 12:56:54 PM PDT by a fool in paradise (I wish our president loved the US military as much as he loves Paul McCartney.)
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To: a fool in paradise

At least his coat will be glossy.


40 posted on 07/20/2010 10:22:01 PM PDT by Slings and Arrows (You can't have IngSoc without an Emmanuel Goldstein.)
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