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Wow! Hawaii sounds much more exciting than the Central Coast. I am going to visit my mum and brother and my girlfriend whom I have known since I was 5 (that was just after the dinosaurs died out!). Enjoy Hawaii and don't forget to share lots of photos! - check out the show HOW THE EARTH WAS MADE on ...

Good Morning!
I have previously (pre-GHS) used this program to label my chemicals and have had no trouble with it. This updated one appears to cover the criteria needed, I am inclined to renew to label Maker 5. I find it saves a lot of time. What do others think?

Hey guys,
There is a program called DrosophiLab (freeware) which enables you to virtually breed fruit flies with characteristics you choose. I don't know if it's of use to anyone, but I thought I'd just "fly" that one out there!

We use just plain old flour. Works a treat!

Hey Narelle,
What brings you to the thriving metropolis of Wagga?

So jealous! We want pictures, and stories, and some of the shared information if anyone going can manage! Hope you all have a great time whilst those of left back at the grindstone hold the fort.....

+How do you keep a whole forum in anticipation?........

Not to mention I went MSDS Chem-Supply Isopropanol and it took me to Chem-Supply Isopropanolamine!

Hi Dime, I had a look at the prac, we don't do it here. I suppose it is because of breakage. I reckon if you hit the bench rather than the measuring cylinder breakage will decrease tho. I sincerely question the logic of the writers thinking the little cherubs won't hit a glass measuring cyclinder wi...

Thanks Smiley. I think I read something in a ChemWatch bulletin. I must go and recheck past issues. Gee, I wish my memory was like it used to be!

Hi Fellow Chemtalkers,
Just a question, Hasn't Maganese Dioxide been up graded in Hazard class to causing cancer?

Thanks Ocker LOL ... I'm sure there is a witty retort for your name but I can't quite think of it!

Welcome Tekie,
I'm like Dime and use Chemtalk as my "kick the day off" heart starter (along with a cup of coffee)! This site has been my saviour, and the many wonderful people who input into this site are my extended family! I hope you enjoy Chemtalk as much as I do!

Hi Lada, I think the discussion of those type of swabs have occurred elsewhere in Chemtalk. I have used the type you are talking about, and they are great but a little bit pricey. Some one here said they actually poured agar onto the swab, but in industry you peel back the cover plastic, and pour st...

Welcome back Noona! Whatever happens we (your chemtalk family) are here for you always! I can see you planning your trip around Australia calling into towns where we all live. That would be great, and we could show you all the best things!

Happy Birthday Smiley!
Hope your day is filled with love and fun! Or at least trouble free.....

Hi Bindibadgi,
I used to use those Petrifilm type swabs when I worked at Heinz. They are very good, only we just used a bit of distilled water to dampen them for the swab.
Very easy to count colonies, and finally to dispose of.

How about methanol or ethanol and ethanoic acid - gives you a solvent smell?

I find adding a few drops of oil of cloves helps it last longer, i.e it's not the smell that makes you throw it away.

Best Wishes to you. Are you doing a "Green Acres"?