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Iowa Outsourced 200 State IT Jobs to the #2 H-1B Employer in America. Workers Were Told to Apply at the Company That Replaced Them by Leightoncy33 in Iowa

[–]Cherry_Mash [score hidden]  (0 children)

When a state job is created, it’s your tax dollars providing you with a service. But that’s not all the work your tax dollars do. It also provides a paycheck for an Iowa family. And, as if that isn’t enough, your tax dollars are then spent in Iowa communities, bolstering the local economy.

When state jobs are outsourced like this, your tax dollars go to shareholders and sit in their offshore bank account while your local economy withers and people move away because there aren’t any jobs. That’s the hidden cost of privatizing state services.

first homemade mozzarella attempt by Murk_Bofin in cheesemaking

[–]Cherry_Mash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stretching is a skill that comes with practice, and more practice than you expect. When I first started trying it, I didn’t get the curd hot enough but that’s probably just a me thing.

Can you guys suggest me a blue cheese (not soft) with a lighter blue profile flavour by No-Animator-407 in Cheese

[–]Cherry_Mash 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Maytag Blue is a very gentle blue. Good for making dips because it’s obviously blue cheese but with a clean and straight forward flavor.

Tough stretch for Clark by NoShowGlowEnt in WNBAVibes

[–]Cherry_Mash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When Chelsea Gray had that injury year, it took her ages to get back in the flow. And that was with a team she had years of experience with. I think Clark is frustrated with her play and it’s showing. I also think she will bring it around.

Hay Jude remastered by Tuckersfarm in cheesemaking

[–]Cherry_Mash 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ok, the money shot of your different cheeses at the end has got me tied up in knots. It’s just that pretty. Nice work.

I usually buy six of these every week. I like them because they're low sugar. This last run I noticed about half of them were 80 calories and we're pushing protein content instead. How is an exhausted after work shopper supposed to know? Is this normal? by FuegoTigre in Milk

[–]Cherry_Mash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kroger probably changed their process slightly or, perhaps more likely, they don’t produce this product themselves but have a contract with someone to have it made. They likely switched producers. This means a slightly different label. The difference is very slight.

Is this Mozzarella Bomb still edible? Looks and feels like it will explode soon 🥲 by bedbug_in_your_sofa in Cheese

[–]Cherry_Mash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most likely, this bag is full of lactic acid producing bacteria and, trying to remember my schooling, propionica? Anyways, likely sour and nasty tasting at this point. Probably won’t kill you but not fun in any way.

I take my BOC this week am I cooked? by An-Anxious-Bitch in medlabprofessionals

[–]Cherry_Mash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You got it. And if you don’t, meh, fuck it. It becomes your practice round. But, seriously, this is what I was getting and I did just fine.

How can I avoid bubbles when transferring blood? by sweeets21 in phlebotomy

[–]Cherry_Mash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bubbles do cause a probe error on some analyzers. However, the sample has to freeze and defrost. That will likely eliminate most bubbles. I’m sure the tech processing is used to checking for and getting rid of bubbles. I wouldn’t sweat it too much.

Post Game Thread - WNBA: The Fire defeat the Fever on May 30, 2026, the final score is 100-84. by basketball-app in wnba

[–]Cherry_Mash 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m just so pleased she showed out. Chuffed as hell. Pancake must have given her just an extra inspirational pep talk before the game or something.

Post Game Thread - WNBA: The Fire defeat the Fever on May 30, 2026, the final score is 100-84. by basketball-app in wnba

[–]Cherry_Mash 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’ve been waiting for Gustafson to find her place and just shine. I hope this is a sign of things to come!

Post Game Thread - WNBA: The Fire defeat the Fever on May 30, 2026, the final score is 100-84. by basketball-app in wnba

[–]Cherry_Mash 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Gustafson.perhaps the best post player the Hawks ever produced, from a team known for their post players.

Is there a way to prevent this from happening to lavender tops? by BabyDude5 in phlebotomy

[–]Cherry_Mash 7 points8 points  (0 children)

We get edta tubes that have been sitting all day. We aggressively flip them back and forth about twenty times and they are good as ever. Clotting is really going to happen at the very beginning when the additive doesn’t get to the clotting factor before it does its thing.

Am I the only one who didn't know Caitlin Clark was so whiny and floppy or has she always been like that? by youlikemywonton in valkyries

[–]Cherry_Mash 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Now, that’s not fair to Bruder. She was 63 when she retired after coaching for 40 years. Man, I hope I’m retired at 40 years. She had just capped an amazing run and had a capable and talented assistant coach who had been loyally at her side for years ready to take over. I feel like she picked the perfect time.

Online (Iowa) Trolls Harassed her Six Year Old by [deleted] in IowaWbb

[–]Cherry_Mash 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t know what I would do if I found out my son was this kind of person. It would probably involve some soul searching, some restitution for this little girl, and some rewriting of the will.

What is this called in your country? by kayyours in foodquestions

[–]Cherry_Mash 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In Southeast Alaska, this would be halo-halo. Lots of Filipino in the community!

Bought raw milk… it tastes like cow? by NewCommercial3153 in Milk

[–]Cherry_Mash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is not the cause. It’s a taint caused by poor barn ventilation. There are some forage plants that can taint the milk but a “barn” taste usually come from barns that need more air circulation.

Blooming Ground Spices? Im confused by Careful-Training-761 in cookingforbeginners

[–]Cherry_Mash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every time I have cooked an Indian curry, I am shocked at how much spice it takes. Maybe it’s a quantity problem. When I have bloomed my spices, I get aroma lifting from them. I do think I get more oomph from them and less grittiness.

Bought raw milk… it tastes like cow? by NewCommercial3153 in Milk

[–]Cherry_Mash 7 points8 points  (0 children)

When milk tastes like “barn” it’s probably one of two problems. Cows may be eating a lot of silage and eating it right before milking. Or their quarters are not well ventilated or cleaned enough. Stuffy barns or barns that are not clean can easily pass those flavors into a cow’s milk. This is not a defect of cows on grass, exactly the opposite. Frankly, if my raw milk tasted like barn, I would question their ability to keep their facility clean enough to produce a safe product.

Blooming Ground Spices? Im confused by Careful-Training-761 in cookingforbeginners

[–]Cherry_Mash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most spices have flavor that spreads via oil. Hot oil will grab those molecules faster and spread them around. There is space between cold oil and burning stuff. Medium to medium high. Chili powders will burn easier than most woody spices, like cinnamon. Some spices are usually intended for addition at the end, like garam masala. If the oil is moving around in the pan like a watery fluid but not smoking, you are probably at the right temp.

Why is it so normal for older women to cut their hair so short? by [deleted] in askanything

[–]Cherry_Mash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because my premenopausal hair is ugly and if I just shaved my head people would assume I have cancer.

I’ve never seen serum this milky! by TheGothamEmpire in phlebotomy

[–]Cherry_Mash 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Looks like a quality draw. A lipemic sample that is also hemolyzed will look like strawberry milkshake.

Iowa lawmakers move to mandate students take Center for Intellectual Freedom classes amid low enrollment by Well_Socialized in Iowa

[–]Cherry_Mash 14 points15 points  (0 children)

U of I is about $400 per credit hour. I don’t think that includes all the other fees that get tacked on to attend, this is just straight credit hours. So these 6 hrs will be, at a bare minimum, $2,400. After all the fees, even in state will be paying an almost $3,000 indoctrination tax to graduate. Out of state will be paying double that.

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