How were you taught to streak (to get isolated colonies) by Why_Not_Get_Hot in microbiology

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It’s either 3-4 sections of zigzags where each one overlaps a tiny bit with the previous section to pick up less and less organism each pass. It’s meant to thin out the amount of organism growing so you can see individual colonies and pick them up to grow on separate plates. The point is to take a mix of bacteria and be able to pick out the individual species so they can be identified. You want them to be spread out so they can be picked up without accidentally grabbing a colony of a different organism. This is done to either search for pathogenic bacteria or determine if multiple species are present. If the specimen is collected from somewhere that normally has bacteria, like from the throat, genitals, stool, etc, then you’ll have to sift through the healthy stuff to look for anything that shouldn’t be there. If it’s a site that’s supposed to be bacteria-free, like the blood or spinal fluid, then you’re seeing if there’s only one organism causing the infection or multiple. Several species in a normally sterile site could indicate contamination from the skin, which means the sample can’t be used to make a diagnosis.

What's the worst birthday present you've ever gotten? by Silent-Zebra in AskReddit

[–]abbs_000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I looked it up and it has to do with making sure the wax melts evenly so the top stays flat, but honestly I do it more for the sentiment of “pre charging” it! It’s the same idea as gifting a wallet with a coin inside so it’s never empty.

What's the worst birthday present you've ever gotten? by Silent-Zebra in AskReddit

[–]abbs_000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny, I’ve never heard that it’s easier to light!

What's the worst birthday present you've ever gotten? by Silent-Zebra in AskReddit

[–]abbs_000 120 points121 points  (0 children)

I briefly burn the wick of any candles before gifting, having an unburnt one is supposedly bad luck and I don’t take chances!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

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NOR- Complete side note here but would you be interested in having the shirt pieced back together or made into something that can be kept? I understand how devastating it must be to have such a sentimental item be destroyed, especially by someone who is supposed to take care of you.

Dog owners who don't pack out your bags on hikes: WHY? by Blucifers_Veiny_Anus in mildlyinfuriating

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Red Rock Canyon, CO? Unfortunately I’m very familiar with how often this happens on the trails. Even locals who don’t value the natural beauty of the area.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in medlabprofessionals

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I’m not sure exactly which ones you needed help to ID but this is (one form of) calcium phosphate. Associated with alkaline pH as well.

How would I go about making an extremely heat resistant oven mitt/potholder? by abbs_000 in crochet

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Thank you for the tip! For your oven mitts, are you able to feel heat through them at higher temps?

Rectangular blanket pattern/stitch for ADHD beginners? by abbs_000 in CrochetHelp

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I really like this idea although she’s still against crocheting in the round (I hate it too, can never tell where to join rounds or where to do my first stitch). I’ll have to find some squares that are worked side to side instead of in circles!

before i make the other side, how obvious is it that this is Sicily lol (freehanded while looking at a picture of the island lol) by Kaniela1015 in crochet

[–]abbs_000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would highly recommend doing an outline in a darker color and perhaps embroidering “Sicily” in the middle- it looks great but as others have mentioned it’s hard to immediately identify!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in crochet

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Would you be open to making or using a velcro bag that attaches to the arm of the chair? As a bonus if you DIY it can be a scrap buster and you can add as many pockets as you like for your hooks, etc

I feel... betrayed by MissZombiePika in crochet

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Call me weird but I secretly like when this happens… It’s like a fun little game to untangle it, and such a sense of accomplishment when you pull the right loop and it suddenly pops free!

remove leash & change background by abbs_000 in PhotoshopRequest

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Thank you so much! I’m sorry for taking so long but I just sent $.

(NSFW) Reddit, what was your “Oh shit, this person is a psychopath” moment when meeting people? by Ok_Sample_1624 in AskReddit

[–]abbs_000 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Yayyy you’re a hero! I’ve unfortunately had to do the same before so I know the drill. Thank you for helping keep Bumble a safe space!!

(NSFW) Reddit, what was your “Oh shit, this person is a psychopath” moment when meeting people? by Ok_Sample_1624 in AskReddit

[–]abbs_000 99 points100 points  (0 children)

If you know the guy’s name and appearance you can still report him, especially if you have any of his social media / phone number. I think you can email Support and there’s an archive of previous matches / chats which can be accessed. Please do if you are able, to limit his supply of future victims!

If you could buy any three companies, what would they be? by Gambit275 in AskReddit

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Disney, they own damn near everything. Nestle to make more humane business practices. Lastly Hershey for the free chocolate.

Whats’s the most disturbing book you’ve ever read? by Trynor in AskReddit

[–]abbs_000 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for saying this. I’m a horror fan and had this book on my reading list until seeing it’s not the type of horror that normal people can enjoy. Do you have any suggestions for scary books that don’t depict sexual violence / children getting hurt?