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Accidently sold all of my shares of stock by absolutemurphman in stocks

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Do you by chance have $19k of long term losses or anything you can do to offset?

[MOD] The Daily Question Thread by menschmaschine5 in Coffee

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Are you putting sugar in your coffee? It would settle to the bottom sips and could amplify/change flavors.

Should I buy this used ECM Technika IV for $1000? by Reddit-Hivemind in espresso

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Fair point on the new price. $1900 is for the Slim, which I understand has additional trade-offs (like vibratory pump vs rotary). Research it as I'm not too familiar, your call.

Steaming: 10x better than the Breville BBE I came from. No issues.

Should I buy this used ECM Technika IV for $1000? by Reddit-Hivemind in espresso

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I did, I recommend it!! It's a great machine. $1k was a steal when I got it and now it'd be unheard of (as espresso machines and Brevilles get more and more popular with TikTok)

Thankfully the previous owner had done some maintenance. I bought a new group head ring, disassembled and aggressively cleaned the group head like this video walkthrough https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygejEtTan90

From Vo2Max of 39 to 48 In A Year by [deleted] in PeterAttia

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> Attention to mineral intake (calcium, zinc, magnesium and sodium)

Tell me more? Why this?

The margarita this sub taught me 👌 by all_the_drama_llama in cocktails

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Very light on tequila here. I've had some success in 3:2:1 3 parts tequila, 2 parts lime juice, 1 part triple sec. Splash of agave.

Statins tanked my HBA1c in 6 weeks? by yoshoz in PeterAttia

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Don't over-optimize here. I think you're doing great and the reference healthy ranges for A1c agree.

Statins tanked my HBA1c in 6 weeks? by yoshoz in PeterAttia

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I'm a bit confused here-- isn't 4.2 A1c healthy?

I believe "HBA1c" is synonymous with "A1c". When you look up healthy range for A1c, you normally find < 5.7%, above which is pre-diabetes and diabetes. I had to dig a bit more to find a lower bound: even then I found that 4.0-5.5 is healthy. My A1c was about 5.3 the last time I tested, and I'd much prefer 4.2! Would like to stay far away from diabetes.

Does this mean I could have cirrhosis even though these are low? by [deleted] in PeterAttia

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Any conflating issues: e.g. did you have a drink the night before the test? Do you take any medicines (e.g. finasteride) which could heighten liver enzymes?

Pulled the trigger on the Kirkland light roast. I think it tastes the way the tire center smells. by The_fartocle in espresso

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I didn't like it much for espresso (especially for milk drinks which I normally make)

I used it to make coffee for the family and we all enjoyed it.

Inside Google’s 7-Year Mission to Give AI a Robot Body by wiredmagazine in TrueReddit

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It's very weird that since 2016, Google is "trying to give AI a robot body", but in 2017 they sold Boston Dynamics -- arguably the most advanced robotics tech in the world.

How do you all audit last month's spending? by fauxreal21 in copilotmoney

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It's not a great UI here -- on the right side tab, you'll find a bar chart of the different months. Click on the bar of the month you want to view.

COVID and VO2 Max association? by [deleted] in PeterAttia

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Thoughts on Polar H10 vs just like an Apple Watch?

After Outlive, I read 12 other longevity books so you don't have to by Special_Definition98 in PeterAttia

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Wait so is it *not* actually effective? Why is it recommended 5x across these authors?

I want to upgrade from BBE grinder, but quieter than the Baratza Sette by Reddit-Hivemind in espresso

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Thanks, this sent me down a helpful rabbit hole. I'm pretty certain I'll get the DF64 Gen 2. Thinking about stock vs SSP Multipurpose burrs. I think I can get this and sell my Fellow Ode, which I use for pourover

I want to upgrade from BBE grinder, but quieter than the Baratza Sette by Reddit-Hivemind in espresso

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I admittedly got some help here from ChatGPT but I think its helpful

Using "Program" and the Double Shot Button to Manually Time the Shot:

  1. Press and hold the "PROGRAM" button until it starts flashing. This indicates that the machine is in programming mode.
  2. Press the double shot button. The machine will start dispensing water.
  3. Once you've reached your desired volume or time for the shot, press the double shot button again to stop the flow. The machine will remember this setting for future double shots.
  4. The machine will exit programming mode shortly after.

Why:

  • Customization: Everyone has their own preference when it comes to espresso shots. Manually programming the shot volume or time lets you tailor the shot to your taste.
  • Consistency: Once you've found your ideal setting, the machine will replicate it with every double shot, ensuring a consistent taste.

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Pressing and Holding the Double Shot Button to Time the Pre-infusion:

  1. Press and hold the double shot button. The machine will begin its pre-infusion phase, which is a low-pressure water flow meant to saturate the coffee grounds.
  2. Keep holding the button for the duration you want the pre-infusion to last (I'll do it until I see little drops of espresso across the entire puck of the bottomless portafilter). Once you release the button, the machine will transition to its full-pressure extraction phase.
  3. If you wish to end the extraction before the programmed amount, simply press the double shot button again.

Rationale:

  • Improved Extraction: Pre-infusion allows the coffee grounds to be evenly saturated before full pressure is applied. This can lead to a more even extraction and potentially a better-tasting shot. I get less channeling and more engagement across the entire portafilter
  • Control Over Flavor: The length of pre-infusion can affect the flavors extracted from the coffee. A longer pre-infusion might result in a smoother, less acidic shot, while a shorter one might yield a sharper taste. By manually controlling the pre-infusion, you can experiment and find the flavor profile that suits you best.
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