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Isn't it boring on Chemtalk when all the NSW labbies are on holidays..................

To clean volumetric flasks ; I put in about a tablespoon of course sand, small ammount of water and then swirl and shake

We Victorians start 2 weeks holidays on Friday I am looking forward to holidaying in Cairns with my hubby and no kids! Our first trip alone since our honeymoon
Everyone have a great break
Anne

Hi everyone......
Would love some ideas on how to get scratches out of stainless steel fridge door.........
any help would be great..................
Anne..........................

You crack me up
Must be a "Victorian" sense of humor

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my dearly loved and dearly expensive electronic balance. :-({|= It leaves me pondering the meaning of life and more importantly......who did it ? Was it the farm studies teacher weighing calf milk powder????? Was it the first year science teach...

Hey Kristin
I am heading up your way on the July school holidays and would love a locals top 10 things to see and do!
E mail me if you want stephens.anne.m@edumail.vic.gov.au
Any info would be much appreciated
Thanks
Anne in Vic

Our year 7's are out on camp this week, that hasn't stopped the prac orders. Lucky I am up to date with whats happening in the school.

Hello This is what my current pay slip says CLASS ES1-2 RANGE 1-6 SSB DIVISION 2 This was automatic for me and previously I was SS01-2 All Lab technician should automatically start as ES1-2 (I have heard that some schools are trying to get around this by calling 'technicians' "assistants")...

I always have a giggle when I see students kissing in the yard, I want to call out " No sharing saliva it's againts the rules!"

I still have Potassium in Vic.........don't know if it is banned

With spiny leaf insects: eggs that are layed when you have a male present will be male or female and eggs that are layed without a male will all be born female!

The best fake blood for blood splatter
125g cornflour
125ml goldensyrup
40ml water
2 teaspoons red food dye
1/2 teaspoon green food dye
Add more water if not fluid enough

Hi, I have had eggs hatch. I put them in the bottom of an old specimen jar in some washed sand and then covered the top with a peice of stocking. I was given the eggs so I don't know how old they are. After about 3 months since I had them they started hatching. The first ones that hatched died of st...

Hi, is it to late to get the list of poster sites?
If not could you please email them to me?
stephens.anne.m@edumail.vic.gov.au
Thanks Anne

Is your teacher looking at DNA or ink samples?

We have about 1150 students. I have some one who comes in for an hour every night to clean glassware and help feed and care for the farm studies animals. I am doing 8 hour days and not working any school holidays.

Doh!

hairspray

I have heard that hair spray is the best biro remover !!!!!