It just became one - hasn't had time to make it to publication yet, j:>)-----Original Message-----From: histonet-bounces@lists.utsouthwestern.edu[mailto:histonet-bounces@lists.utsouthwestern.edu]On Behalf Of RobynVazquezSent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 11:00 AMTo: juan.gutierrez@christushealth.org; histonet@pathology.swmed.edu;JNocito@Pathreflab.comSubject: RE: [Histonet] ASCP whine. Please pass the cheeseJuan, Is Texians a new word?  For the life of me can't find it in any dictionary up North here!!!Robyn VazquezOHSU>>> "GUTIERREZ, JUAN"  03/30/05 6:46 AM >>>You know Joe, we Texians were annexed unconstitutionally.  We should just take up arms and re-revolt against the yankee oppressors( I know you're a transplanted yankee, but we're willing to overlook it).  If Key West can secede why can't we?  We were never formally asked to join the United States of Aggression.  LONG LIVE THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS!  REMEMBER THE ALAMO!Juan C. Gutierrez, HT(ASCP)Histology Laboratory Supervisor(210)704-2533My opinions are my own and do not reflect those of my employer.  Long live free speech and the Republic of Texas!-----Original Message-----From: histonet-bounces@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Joe NocitoSent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:12 AMTo: HistonetSubject: [Histonet] ASCP whine. Please pass the cheeseyou might want to hit the delete button on this one. I'm prepared to getflamed and have my registries revoked, but I have to get something off mychest.	As some of you may know, ASCP is now in charge of handling thePathologists' Assistant exam, of which I am partaking in. Not only did theyraise the exam fee from $150 to $450, we now have to know ICD-9 codes, notto mention Robbin's Pathology book (which is heavy enough to break a vase. Iknow this because it fell out of my hand the other night and shattered avase.) Have you seen the ICD-9 book? Rather extension reading if I do say somyself.	Moving on, after January 2008, one has to be a graduate of an accreditedprogram. Well, that's just dandy because we in the South do not have anyprograms to attend because they are all up North or on the East Coast. Arewe going to have to repeat the 1860's again? Are we in the South going tohave to resort to revolting and have demonstration marches? Do I sense somediscrimination here? Am I too sensitive? (I think not)	It took us two years here just to get a Histology program up and going atthe local community college. How long is it going to take to start amaster's level program?	There, I've said my piece. thank you for letting me get thing off my chest.Oh yeah, I'm collecting money to replace the vase I broke. Until then, I'llbe sleeping with my dogs. Which is okay, but the fleas are killing me.	One other thing, I like Swiss, Muenster, Colby, Cheddar (sharp).	as always, the opinion of this author does not reflect the opinions of theemployees, their children, mothers, lawyers, etc, etc, etc.Joe Nocito, BS, HT(ASCP) QIHCHistology ManagerPathology Reference LabSan Antonio, TX_______________________________________________Histonet mailing listHistonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet _______________________________________________Histonet mailing listHistonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet_______________________________________________Histonet mailing listHistonet@lists.utsouthwestern.eduhttp://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonetConfidentiality Notice ** The information contained in this message may be privileged and is confidential information intended for the use of the addressee listed above. If you are neither the intended recipient nor the employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from your computer.Thank you. Saint Josephs Health System, Inc.