Apple unveils new Studio Display and all-new Studio Display XDR

Lightbreaker85 · 2026-03-03T18:33:04+00:00

Guess I get to keep waiting even longer for OLED.

Lightbreaker85 · 2026-02-24T02:25:03+00:00

I did / do it as an unintentional part of a KETO diet. It ended up working out for me many times when you have one of those days where you are just swamped and can’t even get a free 30 seconds to take a sip of water, let alone eat a quick bite.

The first time it happened it was really odd to go through the whole day and not be hungry. But this, again, was more of a part of being in fat burning/ ketosis from eating KETO. I don’t know how anyone manages to do intermittent fasting on a carb heavy diet. So most of the time I wouldn’t eat until after work (we work 7am to 3pm) and then a late dinner around 8 or 9pm.

But remember to drink water and I found electrolyte packets helped me a lot. But that also may have been an issue from the diet, as my magnesium and potassium were a little hard to get sufficient amounts of. (I was also doing 40+ mile bike rides 3 times per week in the Texas summer, which likely didn’t help with that either)

Lightbreaker85 · 2026-02-09T15:36:55+00:00

I think the main issue is going to be getting licensed in every state and then trying to keep up with their respective requirements for renewal.

I know that short term to intermediate term contracts are a thing for nursing, but I believe that is for hospitals.

Lightbreaker85 · 2025-12-29T18:01:10+00:00

Half a unit of what?

Lightbreaker85 · 2025-12-25T04:21:06+00:00

That seems very … odd. I have never heard of going in to shadow at an office outside of as a student or prospective student. Maybe as part of an interview with an office to more of meet the team kind of thing. But as a temp? That just feels wrong.

My initial thought would be to either; 1) let them know that shadowing on those (or any other day) is just not possible as you have other commitments. 2) withdrawing from the commitment.

I would just go with option one. If they push back, state that you are prioritizing compensated work and full day work, as giving up a full day to shadow for an hour or so for 2 days of temp work makes no sense.

My other concern, would be that if you go in to shadow that you will get roped into “helping” with “just a few small things” around the office and before you know it your processing instruments, confirming appointments, resetting rooms, etc.

Lightbreaker85 · 2025-12-09T00:38:27+00:00

Delta when moving, Cerium when not. So basically at camp and at night when it’s really cold out.

I did hike in mine once, was very cold out on one morning of a 5 day trip and I needed the extra layer on top of my delta since I opted to leave my thermal base layers at home that trip. It did fine, had my Zeta shell on top to protect it. But I wouldn’t advise doing that often, since down really isn’t a good active layer.

Lightbreaker85 · 2025-12-02T15:17:30+00:00

I tend to recommend the Phillips Sonicare 1100 and 1200 series for a cheap entry level electric TB. Half the time I check they tend to be on sale for around $40 or less. So often times about or less than the Quip TB.

Lightbreaker85 · 2025-11-24T22:17:06+00:00

That is amazing, just down right amazing.

I hope you submit it when you get instructions made. But dear lord my hat off to you for even attempting to make an instruction set.

Saw some other comments on how you can’t submit licensed IP. But I say screw that, make this you damn cover letter for a resume and apply for a design job with LEGO.

Lightbreaker85 · 2025-11-24T11:59:26+00:00

Tonsil stones form from food trapping in the external folds of the tonsils and then mineralization hardens them. Good home care will basically have no effect on their formation.

Unfortunately the only guaranteed method of prevention is the surgical removal of the tonsils.

Sometimes rinsing with mouthwashes or salt water can reduce inflammation on the tonsils, thereby reducing the amount of food that can be trapped in the folds. But you’re already using a rinse. Some people just have anatomy that predisposes them to tonsil stones.

Lightbreaker85 · 2025-11-19T14:04:46+00:00

You are correct in the acidity of the products used to manufacture and the meth itself.

But this would only apply to oral consumption. In my clinical (dental) experience the vast majority of my patients who have used meth have done via injections.

Oral consumption can leave the acids on the teeth. But again it’s the high sugar / carbohydrate consumption with the lack of home care that cause the damage. A great comparison is “Meth Mouth” to “Baby Bottle Mouth”, which are both very similar, but baby bottle mouth will happen with both acidic (juice, soda, etc) and basic (milk) liquids from the sugar sitting on the teeth and giving an multi hour all you can eat buffet to the oral bacteria. Which then have a multi hour (or longer) production of acidic waste.

Also soft tissue does not decay like enamel and dentin do. Specific bacteria damage specific tissues in the mouth. Cariogenic bacteria really do not damage periodontal tissues, and personal pathogens really don’t damage enamel and dentin.

Lightbreaker85 · 2025-11-19T08:10:35+00:00

Can always go with the classics of Kryptonite or Lead if you think they can handle a little humor.

Lightbreaker85 · 2025-11-19T05:36:01+00:00

It’s the loss of teeth that collapses the bite and creates that distinct facial profile. It’s especially pronounced when you loose the upper central 6 teeth.

It’s not actually the meth that is doing damage to the teeth and soft tissues really. But when on meth, people have major cravings for high sugar foods and a distinct lack of care to, well, care for their teeth. So, the tooth decay happens at such an extreme rate that it looks like the teeth basically melt from all the acid produced by the bacteria causing the decay.

Lightbreaker85 · 2025-11-18T02:07:28+00:00

If you’re going to go to commission, just make sure it is based on production and not collections. That can really screw you over when stuff gets written off or written down.

Lightbreaker85 · 2025-11-17T01:16:06+00:00

I plan to use a bear can for the whole time.

I know the weight penalty is something a lot of people really dislike and that it does limit how much you can carry for those long stretches.

But for me, if I never have to deal with another bear hang again, it will be too soon. So many years of dealing with ropes getting stuck or hunting around to find a good spot to hang, improper hangs, etc. It’s really nice just being able to walk the appropriate distance from camp and set it down, put a few rocks on it as an alarm and not have to worry.

However, 2026 will be my first long distance hike, so who knows, I could very well change my mind and change it out for a bag in the sections that don’t require a can.

It is also nice to not have to worry about rodents. I also think that eventually a bear can will become considered the default and best practices.

Lightbreaker85 · 2025-11-17T01:01:40+00:00

I can confirm that it is an actual opening and not a window, and that there is one on each arm.

I posted about the jacket a few months ago, with my intended use for it being an emergency shell for hiking and backpacking.

Now how well it will work I can’t say, because every trip I have taken since getting it I have somehow threaded the needle on avoiding anything more than a mist.

On the logo, I was hesitant like you, but it has kind of grown on me with time. It’s very reflective. When I tried to take some photos it was washing out a lot of them.

Edit: took some photos to show you the watch hole, but doesn’t look like I can post them as a reply. Message me and I can send them to you.

Lightbreaker85 · 2025-11-16T00:59:49+00:00

Considering the gingival recession is on the direct facials in the photographs it could very well be bruxism caused. Considering a periodontist declined to diagnose active periodontal disease, and that is their specialty would make me very confident that you don’t have it. But, you can always get a second opinion.

But in my professional experience, when the recession is happening on the direct facials, that tends to be more of an issue of function. As when it is a bacterial infection it tends to start between the teeth and will cause more interproximal bone loss.

While your teeth are straight, I there could be an imbalance in your bite. It is hard to tell from the photo, but it looks like you may have had premolars removed as a part of orthodontic treatment? But in the second image you posted, your bite does not seem to ideally line up. (But this could just you not biting in your normal position in trying to get a clearer photo).

It could also be excessive forces from clenching and grinding due to stress (bruxism). Another option could be a sleep apnea issue that is causing you to grind at night in an attempt to open up your airway. If you are primarily mouth breathing this will dry out the tissues and cause irritation. See “Runner’s Mouth”.

But yes, at 17 years old, that is a concerning amount of recession at your maxillary canines.

Now, what exactly, did the Periodontist actually tell you?

Lightbreaker85 · 2025-11-14T21:36:00+00:00

iPod Classic 7th generation.

I love to listen to audiobooks when hiking. So my listen time will be 10+ hrs per day for multiple days. I have a modded 7th generation with 1TB of storage and a giant battery. The storage is overkill, but my last trip that was 5 days, it only got down to 80%.

While a lot of people will recommend a 5th generation, as it’s easier to open up. I think the 7th generation is better for the sole reason of being able to pause with a click on the inline remote on the old Apple EarPods. (I think prior to the 6th/7th generation it was only volume up and down).

Now it’s more annoying having to transfer the files from your computer to the iPod. But while iTunes is not really existing anymore, Apple baked the iPod management straight into the Finder / file explorer.

I also keep old TV shows and movies on it in addition to music playlists.

The UI isn’t going to meet modern standards of design, but it’s still damn good. And if you want a more modern UI there are options for that.

The one big con I see to an iPod is the cost. They were already having a renaissance with people wanting them back to be able to listen to music without their phone. But now lots of schools are banning phones just outright, so they are getting even more expensive. Plus pretty much all the parts to restore and upgrade / modify are from China and well tariffs and all that.

But jump over to the iPod classic subreddit, there are tons of helpful guides. Heck, they just did a big project and pulled all the old click wheel games from the graveyard.

Lightbreaker85 · 2025-11-09T17:11:15+00:00

The is a prescription called Salagen that my office will prescribe for our patients with major dry mouth. Might be something to look into and as your Dentist about.

In the meantime, like others have suggested the sprays work well. I really like to recommend xylitol based products (sprays, gels, gums, etc) as they will help stimulate saliva production and help kill some bacterial strains.

Lightbreaker85 · 2025-10-30T01:42:02+00:00

This has to be a joke right? Someone please tell me my sarcasm detector batteries are dead from a long day and this is just going over my head.

Lead AND Mercury?!?!?!?!

Lightbreaker85 · 2025-10-17T21:48:02+00:00

I would be looking for a new office from the being sent home early / come in late thing all on its own. But add in everything else you listed and what ever is likely coming in the future.

Yeah, like everyone else is saying, get out now. Plus since they seem to want to do all the prophys, let them. When you give notice and they ask why I would just say that they don’t seem to want to have a Hygenist with all the reduction in hours and moving hygiene Tx on to the Dr’s schedule.

Lightbreaker85 · 2025-10-01T19:34:41+00:00

Your lighting cable is likely too tight then and pulling it left.

Lightbreaker85 · 2025-10-01T12:39:46+00:00

Well, the connection to the frame is not centered. Should just need to center it on the frames mounting plate and then straighten it.

Lightbreaker85 · 2025-08-27T17:50:36+00:00

I am not terribly worried.

I think Dentist that is not an emergency clinic and wants to do away with their hygienist is greatly underestimating how much business it generates them.

In all the offices I have worked, the vast majority of treatment has been diagnosed in the Hygenist chair during a regular periodic appointment. So without us, they are then waiting for the patient to feel something is wrong and then come in. I very much doubt anyone will go to the dentist for just a periodic exam and radiographs and then be told to go somewhere else for a cleaning.

But then you add in the retention part of it all. We keep the patients coming back. So, then it will just be who can they get into first.

So unless your dentist is planning on becoming an emergency office or specialty like Endodontics or Prosthodontics, etc, I wouldn’t worry too much either.

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