RE: [Histonet] Methanol
I would contact OSHA and tell them the specifics. The possible vapor contribution of 4 ml of methanol, if it is even measurable, is certainly insignificant from a health/safety perspective. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Expired slides
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[Histonet] Re: Holes in paraffin, remedies
Hugh wrote: Sophia, Holes like you mentioned, are probably from the polymers or impurities in your embedding wax separating. Gayle Callus mentioned this several times (see histosearch), and recommended Stirring the embedding paraffin every so often (before every use). It could also be your tissue processing. Check to make sure it is properly processed. Embed without letting the wax solidify before doing so. You may have a bad batch of reagents? As for the stainer, Hazy nuclei, as long as you are sure your hemotoxylin is fine, are indicative of incomplete deparaffinzation, which could mean your OVEN or your reagents. It could also be your acid/base solutions. Note: Have you started a new lot # of wax? How about xylene (xylene-substiture) or alcohols? I have heard people saying X-brand paraffin was having problems with impurities that could cause these problems. I also heard it was solved last year. Also, your stainer has very little leeway in deparaffinzation. You might have to do things by hand until this problem is resolved. You know, deparaffinize to water using the longer method, then finish the HE in the stainer. Does this help? Good luck (whoa, you have your work cut out for you), *** Hugh, Thank you for the kind words and your reply was right on the money.In fact, we stirred the paraffin daily before embedding, since the settling of polymers is not just occasional.Also, clean your embedding center frequently, before adding more paraffin. There is a clever little test for paraffin carryover into your rehydration alcohols when removing paraffin. 1) Use a glass beaker, add a few ml of used alcohol starting with last 95% just before 70% in deparaffinization setup. 2) Pipette a few mls of tap water into this aliquot of 95% and look for cloudiness. If a white cloud occurs, you have paraffin carryover all the way down your deparaffinization process. 3) If you don't see cloudy in this last 95%, test the 95% before this one, and keep going backwards towards the xylene or xylene substitute. If the next 95% is cloudy, there is paraffin carryover. Change out that alcohol station and all the ones before that including the xylene/xylene substitute. Also, you can do rotation where you move the second ( closest to water) 95% into first 95% spot, then replace the second 95% with fresh, replace all 100% and xylene/xyl sub as these latter are probably heavily contaminated with paraffin which is carrying over into your alcohols at some level. We used two or three xylene/xylene substitute changes (three preferred when doing IHC at 5 min/change) , two (or three) 100%, two 95% and one 70% alcohol changes before distilled water, 3 minutes per change, with hand staining.Change distilled water frequently, fresh daily and more changes when staining many slides as you don't need alcohol carry over into your hematoxylin. Careful monitoring of your solvents and distilled water should allow better hematoxylin staining. We also changed our acidic solution after hematoxylin and bluing solutions daily, these solutions are cheap plus always doing a 1 minute running water rinse after hematoxylin, acidic solution, and bluing.If you don't have running water rinsing, at least change your water rinses before each staining run. This all sounds very picky, but our HE staining was very successful. Gayle Callis HTL/HT/MT(ASCP) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Validation Method for Auto HE stainer
I'm looking for a benchmark or researched protocol. IB ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Biocare Decloaker Nx Gen
Has anyone ever used the Biocare Decloaking Chamber Nx Gen for epitope unmasking (heat retrieval)? Also does anyone have any personal pros/cons with this instrument? We are thinking about getting one because of inconsistencies with our current method using a vegetable steamer. We use many different tissue types both animal and human. Also we use many different antibodies. Currently with the vegetable steamer we've used Citrate, EDTA, and Tris-EDTA combinations. We've used times from 30-60 minutes, and even tried 30 minutes x 2 or 40 minutes x 2, but we still see some inconsistent staining. To make sure it wasn't due to fixation vimentin staining was performed and shows even staining. It's just certain antibodies that are giving us trouble even from multiple different companies. Any advice would be greatly appreciated and very beneficial to our work pertaining to the instrument. Thanks again everyone have a great end of the week, Steven Swartwood HT(ASCP) steven.swartw...@cshs.org IMPORTANT WARNING: This message is intended for the use of the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged and confidential, the disclosure of which is governed by applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this information is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by calling (310) 423-6428 and destroy the related message. Thank You for your cooperation. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: Biocare Decloaker Nx Gen
I would welcome input hear as well since we are looking at buying one as well. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Swartwood, Steven J Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 12:40 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Biocare Decloaker Nx Gen Has anyone ever used the Biocare Decloaking Chamber Nx Gen for epitope unmasking (heat retrieval)? Also does anyone have any personal pros/cons with this instrument? We are thinking about getting one because of inconsistencies with our current method using a vegetable steamer. We use many different tissue types both animal and human. Also we use many different antibodies. Currently with the vegetable steamer we've used Citrate, EDTA, and Tris-EDTA combinations. We've used times from 30-60 minutes, and even tried 30 minutes x 2 or 40 minutes x 2, but we still see some inconsistent staining. To make sure it wasn't due to fixation vimentin staining was performed and shows even staining. It's just certain antibodies that are giving us trouble even from multiple different companies. Any advice would be greatly appreciated and very beneficial to our work pertaining to the instrument. Thanks again everyone have a great end of the week, Steven Swartwood HT(ASCP) steven.swartw...@cshs.org IMPORTANT WARNING: This message is intended for the use of the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged and confidential, the disclosure of which is governed by applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this information is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by calling (310) 423-6428 and destroy the related message. Thank You for your cooperation. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: Biocare Decloaker Nx Gen
We tried the Decloaking Chamber Plus a couple years ago after using the Decloaking chamber for years. The Decloaking chamber gave us great results, but the record keeping (time, temp, pressure) for four Decloakers was time consuming and irritating. The PLUS model uses a USB stick to record all that so we didn't have to. A great improvement. But we ended up going with Bond stainers which obviated all that. However, it was a good upgrade, and the NX looks even better - Pre-programmed, easier to use, and with the USB feature. Pressure cookers and waterbaths generally give more consistent results than steamers since there is variation in the heating within a steam chamber so I think it will help you a lot to change over. With the new instruments' automation it should be painless to operate. Tim Morken UCSF Medical Center Pathology Dept -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Ian R Bernard Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 10:44 AM To: Swartwood, Steven J; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Biocare Decloaker Nx Gen I would welcome input hear as well since we are looking at buying one as well. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Swartwood, Steven J Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 12:40 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Biocare Decloaker Nx Gen Has anyone ever used the Biocare Decloaking Chamber Nx Gen for epitope unmasking (heat retrieval)? Also does anyone have any personal pros/cons with this instrument? We are thinking about getting one because of inconsistencies with our current method using a vegetable steamer. We use many different tissue types both animal and human. Also we use many different antibodies. Currently with the vegetable steamer we've used Citrate, EDTA, and Tris-EDTA combinations. We've used times from 30-60 minutes, and even tried 30 minutes x 2 or 40 minutes x 2, but we still see some inconsistent staining. To make sure it wasn't due to fixation vimentin staining was performed and shows even staining. It's just certain antibodies that are giving us trouble even from multiple different companies. Any advice would be greatly appreciated and very beneficial to our work pertaining to the instrument. Thanks again everyone have a great end of the week, Steven Swartwood HT(ASCP) steven.swartw...@cshs.org IMPORTANT WARNING: This message is intended for the use of the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged and confidential, the disclosure of which is governed by applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this information is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by calling (310) 423-6428 and destroy the related message. Thank You for your cooperation. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] List of Specimens a PA can Gross
Hello All, CAP IS HERE AS I TYPE THIS, and I am looking for a copy of the policy regarding what specimens a PA can gross with and without direct supervision. Will someone share theirs with me? I am aware every lab is different, but it keep me from being cited! Thanks, Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: Biocare Decloaker Nx Gen
We have used the Decloaking Chamber for several years now and have had excellent results. The nicest thing is that there is consistency and reliability. Each run will be the same as the one previous and having the ability to use the USB stick for documentation of time, pressure and temperature makes record keeping really easy. We have had no complaints. The only con I can come up with is that it comes in a big box that is hard to store if you have to send it back for some reason. Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) Manager/Supervisor GI Pathology of Dayton Digestive Specialists, Inc Phone: (937) 396-2623 Email: lbla...@digestivespecialists.com -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Swartwood, Steven J Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 1:40 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Biocare Decloaker Nx Gen Has anyone ever used the Biocare Decloaking Chamber Nx Gen for epitope unmasking (heat retrieval)? Also does anyone have any personal pros/cons with this instrument? We are thinking about getting one because of inconsistencies with our current method using a vegetable steamer. We use many different tissue types both animal and human. Also we use many different antibodies. Currently with the vegetable steamer we've used Citrate, EDTA, and Tris-EDTA combinations. We've used times from 30-60 minutes, and even tried 30 minutes x 2 or 40 minutes x 2, but we still see some inconsistent staining. To make sure it wasn't due to fixation vimentin staining was performed and shows even staining. It's just certain antibodies that are giving us trouble even from multiple different companies. Any advice would be greatly appreciated and very beneficial to our work pertaining to the instrument. Thanks again everyone have a great end of the week, Steven Swartwood HT(ASCP) steven.swartw...@cshs.org IMPORTANT WARNING: This message is intended for the use of the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged and confidential, the disclosure of which is governed by applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this information is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by calling (310) 423-6428 and destroy the related message. Thank You for your cooperation. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Updates on Jekyll Island...Procrastinators please read this ASAP
If you haven't reserved your room for the upcoming GSH meeting next month, please note that all island and standard Oceanside rooms have been reserved. But, just because you snoozed, were waiting on money for your institution, or you're just a classic procrastinator, there are still options. There are upgraded rooms such as the lanai. This room has a Jacuzzi, microwave, King size bed, small refrigerator, and a private balcony or patio. There's also the efficiency which has the kitchenette with a stove top, refrigerator, two double beds, sitting area, and private balcony or patio. The symposium rate still applies and if you have issues or concerns, contact Linda Schepps at Oceanside. She can't cure procrastination but she can help secure a room for you. While you're strolling around the historic area of the island in your speedo or crochet bikini, check out Becky's famous chicken salad. It's a little place with outside tables. Just walk up to the window and place your order. I attempted to have a chicken salad sandwich there but they were all sold out!! The lady managed to let me sample a teaspoon of it. It was delicious and didn't taste like that stuff in the grocery store. I plan to attempt another order when I return next month!! Augusta State University and Georgia Health Sciences University have consolidated to become Georgia Regents University. Effective January 9, 2013, my email address has changed to bzimm...@gru.edu. Please update your address book to reflect this change. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Updates on Jekyll Island...Procrastinators please read this ASAP
PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE! I want that room! Oh and since you mentioned speedos and crochet bikinis, you want me to bring my white mankini with the British flag on the front? Just kidding, I think I had better leave that at home! Jack Jack L. RatliffOwner/Histologist, Ratliff Histology Consultants, LLCChairman, Hard Tissue Committee - National Society for Histotechnology 389 Nichol Mill LaneFranklin, TN 37067(317) 281-1975 (c)(615) 236-4901 (o)(615) 236-4962 (f)jratl...@ratliffhistology.com From: bzimm...@gru.edu To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:57:46 + Subject: [Histonet] Updates on Jekyll Island...Procrastinators please read this ASAP If you haven't reserved your room for the upcoming GSH meeting next month, please note that all island and standard Oceanside rooms have been reserved. But, just because you snoozed, were waiting on money for your institution, or you're just a classic procrastinator, there are still options. There are upgraded rooms such as the lanai. This room has a Jacuzzi, microwave, King size bed, small refrigerator, and a private balcony or patio. There's also the efficiency which has the kitchenette with a stove top, refrigerator, two double beds, sitting area, and private balcony or patio. The symposium rate still applies and if you have issues or concerns, contact Linda Schepps at Oceanside. She can't cure procrastination but she can help secure a room for you. While you're strolling around the historic area of the island in your speedo or crochet bikini, check out Becky's famous chicken salad. It's a little place with outside tables. Just walk up to the window and place your order. I attempted to have a chicken salad sandwich there but they were all sold out!! The lady managed to let me sample a teaspoon of it. It was delicious and didn't taste like that stuff in the grocery store. I plan to attempt another order when I return next month!! Augusta State University and Georgia Health Sciences University have consolidated to become Georgia Regents University. Effective January 9, 2013, my email address has changed to bzimm...@gru.edu. Please update your address book to reflect this change. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: Biocare Decloaker Nx Gen
I have had the pleasure of seeing a demo of these Nxgen decloakers and I was very impressed. I currently use the older generation ones which still work very reliably for me. There is a nice tray inside the chamber to ensure the slide containers do not tip over and the USB which tracks all of the temperature and pressure information is a QC dream. The only thing which I could see as a down side would be the programming. It is preset from what I remember so you have to choose from the programs already existing. I think the existing programs should cover most antigens but if you wanted to be creative you don't have that option. I would love to have one in my lab ... Enjoy This email and/or any documents in this transmission is intended for the addressee(s) only and may contain legally privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution, copying or dissemination is strictly prohibited. If you receive this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and return the original. Ce courriel et tout document dans cette transmission est destiné à la personne ou aux personnes à qui il est adressé. Il peut contenir des informations privilégiées ou confidentielles. Toute utilisation, divulgation, distribution, copie, ou diffusion non autorisée est strictement défendue. Si vous n'êtes pas le destinataire de ce message, veuillez en informer l'expéditeur immédiatement et lui remettre l'original. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
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[Histonet] Thanks for your help on PA Grossing
Thanks to ALL! I have what I need!!! Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of the email or any of its attachments, please be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately purge it and all attachments and notify the sender by reply email or contact the sender at the number listed. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Updates on Jekyll Island
Waaay too much information Jack, just keep it covered. You can bring all those wonderful photos of your European trip with your Dad. I do hope you have made your reservations at Jekyll. Sounds like the rooms are going fast. See you at the beach. Oh and Jack, they will arrest you if you show too much. This is Georgia you know. Sp -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Jack Ratliff Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 3:17 PM To: Zimmerman, Billie; Histonet Subject: RE: [Histonet] Updates on Jekyll Island...Procrastinators please read this ASAP PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE! I want that room! Oh and since you mentioned speedos and crochet bikinis, you want me to bring my white mankini with the British flag on the front? Just kidding, I think I had better leave that at home! Jack Jack L. RatliffOwner/Histologist, Ratliff Histology Consultants, LLCChairman, Hard Tissue Committee - National Society for Histotechnology 389 Nichol Mill LaneFranklin, TN 37067(317) 281-1975 (c)(615) 236-4901 (o)(615) 236-4962 (f)jratl...@ratliffhistology.com From: bzimm...@gru.edu To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:57:46 + Subject: [Histonet] Updates on Jekyll Island...Procrastinators please read this ASAP If you haven't reserved your room for the upcoming GSH meeting next month, please note that all island and standard Oceanside rooms have been reserved. But, just because you snoozed, were waiting on money for your institution, or you're just a classic procrastinator, there are still options. There are upgraded rooms such as the lanai. This room has a Jacuzzi, microwave, King size bed, small refrigerator, and a private balcony or patio. There's also the efficiency which has the kitchenette with a stove top, refrigerator, two double beds, sitting area, and private balcony or patio. The symposium rate still applies and if you have issues or concerns, contact Linda Schepps at Oceanside. She can't cure procrastination but she can help secure a room for you. While you're strolling around the historic area of the island in your speedo or crochet bikini, check out Becky's famous chicken salad. It's a little place with outside tables. Just walk up to the window and place your order. I attempted to have a chicken salad sandwich there but they were all sold out!! The lady managed to let me sample a teaspoon of it. It was delicious and didn't taste like that stuff in the grocery store. I plan to attempt another order when I return next month!! Augusta State University and Georgia Health Sciences University have consolidated to become Georgia Regents University. Effective January 9, 2013, my email address has changed to bzimm...@gru.edu. Please update your address book to reflect this change. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: Updates on Jekyll Island
Im not that crazy Shirley, but I have worn a speedo on the beach within the last 8 months just for fun! LOL Yes, I have my reservation and I believe it is ocean/beach side, but that jacuzzi is a tempting thought to change! My Dad always says that only a fool wouldn't change their mind! LOL One more thing, if the weather is nice during those days, I'm seriously thinking of riding my Harley out there! See you all very soon! Jack From: powell...@mercer.edu To: ratliffj...@hotmail.com; bzimm...@gru.edu; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:15:51 -0400 Subject: Updates on Jekyll Island Waaay too much information Jack, just keep it covered. You can bring all those wonderful photos of your European trip with your Dad. I do hope you have made your reservations at Jekyll. Sounds like the rooms are going fast. See you at the beach. Oh and Jack, they will arrest you if you show too much. This is Georgia you know. Sp -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Jack Ratliff Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 3:17 PM To: Zimmerman, Billie; Histonet Subject: RE: [Histonet] Updates on Jekyll Island...Procrastinators please read this ASAP PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE! I want that room! Oh and since you mentioned speedos and crochet bikinis, you want me to bring my white mankini with the British flag on the front? Just kidding, I think I had better leave that at home! Jack Jack L. RatliffOwner/Histologist, Ratliff Histology Consultants, LLCChairman, Hard Tissue Committee - National Society for Histotechnology 389 Nichol Mill LaneFranklin, TN 37067(317) 281-1975 (c)(615) 236-4901 (o)(615) 236-4962 (f)jratl...@ratliffhistology.com From: bzimm...@gru.edu To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:57:46 + Subject: [Histonet] Updates on Jekyll Island...Procrastinators please read this ASAP If you haven't reserved your room for the upcoming GSH meeting next month, please note that all island and standard Oceanside rooms have been reserved. But, just because you snoozed, were waiting on money for your institution, or you're just a classic procrastinator, there are still options. There are upgraded rooms such as the lanai. This room has a Jacuzzi, microwave, King size bed, small refrigerator, and a private balcony or patio. There's also the efficiency which has the kitchenette with a stove top, refrigerator, two double beds, sitting area, and private balcony or patio. The symposium rate still applies and if you have issues or concerns, contact Linda Schepps at Oceanside. She can't cure procrastination but she can help secure a room for you. While you're strolling around the historic area of the island in your speedo or crochet bikini, check out Becky's famous chicken salad. It's a little place with outside tables. Just walk up to the window and place your order. I attempted to have a chicken salad sandwich there but they were all sold out!! The lady managed to let me sample a teaspoon of it. It was delicious and didn't taste like that stuff in the grocery store. I plan to attempt another order when I return next month!! Augusta State University and Georgia Health Sciences University have consolidated to become Georgia Regents University. Effective January 9, 2013, my email address has changed to bzimm...@gru.edu. Please update your address book to reflect this change. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
