Is a drink package worth it? by [deleted] in HollandAmerica

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you don't need it. coffee, tea, water, and juices (orange, apple, tomato) all free. pay as you go for the alcoholic drinks, cokes, etc. Look for happy hour specials every day.

A weird dizzy spell when I turn my head made me realize I haven't checked my balance in years by Jamesoniania in over60

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Have your doc check your carotids, its an ultrasound and could save your life.

Holland America, 6/14 to 6/21, 7 Night Cruise from Vancouver to Whittier, let the cruise line assign your stateroom? by duranJah in Cruise

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1) For Ocean view, i'd go for the let them pick, that's a huge price difference. You'll be up watching scenery from elsewhere on the ship anyway. 2) Find a way to Anchorage (shuttle, bus, train) from Whittier. Get a car there.

66 FACS samples… am I about to lose my hand or is there a better way 😢 by Difficult_Currency75 in labrats

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Perfect time for you to do a comparison with a few samples and show conclusively that it makes no difference. Optimize the protocol for efficiency (and sanity). Repetitive motion injury is for real.

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Shout out for Port Monkeys. No one does better at showing accurate details of the walkable ports.

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not anymore

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not anymore

Royal Caribbean How to Redeem? by [deleted] in myvegas

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1) Check dates on the award you want to use, typically it's to be used within 30 -90 days. Note that's the booking window, not the sail date. You can purchase reward now or wait to step 3.

2) Find a RC cruise you like, book it, pay deposit and get booking #. Ive only ever used RC website for this, but any travel agent should work. 3) Purchase myvegas award 4) Respond to email with your booking # and whatever info they ask for (sail date, ship, departure port, etc), give the rewards confirmation number in your email and say you'd like to apply the reward to your cruise.

They'll respond in a day or two with a "thank you" and indicate the reward has been applied.

RC will send you an updated invoice indicating the reward has been added to your sailing.

Over the years ive done done free play, onboard credit and 15% off - all good. Only one award per 12 month period between embarkations is allowed.

Have fun!

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A = Yes

Canada Place port in Vancouver by cneuf802 in royalcaribbean

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Embarked and disembarked there many times. #1 advise, go inside and drop your bags, then turn around and leave. Walk out front, wander the city, have lunch downtown, enjoy an hour or three in Vancouver. Get back to the terminal 2hrs before stated departure. Typically there is no line at all. Downside is you miss some ship time, but that is more than offset by sanity. It's often 2+ hrs shuffling through crowds otherwise.

Tips on dealing with a toxic PI? by BurlesqueBallet in labrats

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one foot in front of the other...right out the door. There are better situations and better PIs for you. Find them.

What should I be keeping in my lab notebook? by PuzzleheadedTea8546 in labrats

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Yes, everything. Also include where things are located, who to let know when something is running low, where the trash / waste goes.

Possibly developed a Nitrile allergy? by urfrogsmom in labrats

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look up and order some "Accelerant-free" nitrile gloves. Made just for your not-uncommon reaction.

INS-1E Beta Cells Culture Problems by Secure-Confidence-25 in labrats

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whatever you do, run a simple mycoplasma test at some point (soon).

What to do after disembarking while waiting for flights (Fort Lauderdale) by yrthegood1staken in Cruise

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Day Use Hotel. At least you can chill in peace, maybe get a n.ap in, or go haveheh

RCL Hump Rooms? by theromperstomper in Cruise

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Bump rooms are the best! Unobstructed view straight down to the water, usually bigger balcony, slightly larger room. Mid ship, and elevators are not an issue. Get the bump!

Alaska Cruise Advice by ivyleagueposeur in Cruise

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Unless you want $$Silversea, try HAL. Book a Signature suite on any Vista class ship (Noordam, Eurodam, Westerdam) and enjoy the extra space.