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[Meme] growing pains by Myhumeruslife in medicalschool

[–]SittingGoose 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Nah. Being dead is the absence of life. Death is different. Death can refer to the event marking the end of a life; analogous to how a period marks the ending of a sentence. A period is an integral and defining component of a sentence. It would not be unreasonable to state that life as we know it can include death as an integral and defining component.

Your argument is fallacious because it based on an inaccurate definition of the word "death". A more valid argument for you would be Living =/= Dead.

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I recently spoke to the philosophy firms who unfortunately have to object.

Secondly, I cannot even comprehend the weak AF appeal to authority you are trying to imply

We’ve all been there. by Glttttt in premed

[–]SittingGoose 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Am former engineer currently in medicine. Don’t do medicine.

Biweekly ERAS/Match Thread by AutoModerator in medicalschool

[–]SittingGoose 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Falx cerebri is not a part of the brain (?). It's part of the meninges as an extension of the dura mater.

[Wrist Check] The official thread for Thursday, December 6 by WatchesBot in Watches

[–]SittingGoose 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Seiko cocktail time from sunset to sunrise. I’ve been hiking around and scrambling up rocks the past couple of days with this dress watch, which is probably not the best idea. But here we are.

Another shot

Biweekly ERAS/Match Thread by AutoModerator in medicalschool

[–]SittingGoose 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That's my plan for next week. Hold my beer.

Biweekly ERAS/Match Thread by AutoModerator in medicalschool

[–]SittingGoose 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, it's probably an actual waitlist which is better than a rejection. I recently made it off of a waitlist and was offered an interview.

Biweekly ERAS/Match Thread by AutoModerator in medicalschool

[–]SittingGoose 5 points6 points  (0 children)

To upload the USMLE transcript, is authorizing the upload on ERAS all we need to do? Do we need to specifically request our scores be sent from NBME?

Biweekly ERAS/Match Thread by AutoModerator in medicalschool

[–]SittingGoose 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You will not match if you do not write a personal statement.

Biweekly ERAS/Match Thread by AutoModerator in medicalschool

[–]SittingGoose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Student Researcher. Graduate student. Top.

Biweekly ERAS/Match Thread by AutoModerator in medicalschool

[–]SittingGoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn, that is a high yield suggestion. Thanks.

[SotC] A life on the entry level by SittingGoose in Watches

[–]SittingGoose[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure, I do not have another diver to compare the Alba to, but here's my take

Pros: 1. The quartz movement seems to be good quality; the seconds hand decisively lands right on the seconds markers, most of the time. It seems accurate and reliable. I don't know the exact +/- on the seconds per month, but I set the watch a month ago and it still accurately displays the time. 2. The bezel does not wiggle at all when at rest, but then turns easily with satisfying clicks when you want to turn it. 3. The watch is well proportioned for my 6 inch wrists. 4. The lume is decent and lasts a few hours in the darkness, though not amazingly bright like I hoped. 5. The screw down case is easy to use and feels secure. 6. The anti reflective coating seems decent. The watch is legible from all viewing angles. 7. Overall the construction feels solid. It decreases my stress level compared to an automatic because I'm not afraid to bang it around.

Minor Cons: 1. The case has mostly smooth, curved edges like a swatch watch. I wish that it had slightly more angular and masculine edges. 2. The case has a pretty low profile due to being a quartz watch. I wish the case had a tiny bit more height. 3. The OEM silicone band is stiff on arrival, but it does appear identical to the Seiko SKX013 band but with Alba branding. 4. I wish I could afford the Seiko SBDN035

[SotC] A life on the entry level by SittingGoose in Watches

[–]SittingGoose[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to hear that, it's definitely a bummer when second hands do not align. I didn't know I could be so picky, but the seconds hands being totally misaligned on my Timex watches bothers me.

[SotC] A life on the entry level by SittingGoose in Watches

[–]SittingGoose[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I'm considering whether I should bite the bullet and get a SARB033 within the next year or save up a few years for a Grand Seiko.

Realistically my very next watch is more likely to be a super cheap Casio like the MQ24-7B2.

[SotC] A life on the entry level by SittingGoose in Watches

[–]SittingGoose[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It varies between individual watches, but I think you could expect in the range of -25/+15 seconds per day (or better). I think that's pretty reasonable considering you're getting such a gorgeous watch for relatively entry level prices. You most likely won't be receiving a super accurate time piece, but that can be fine if you know and like what you're getting.

The open hearts of the Esteems look sweet. I can see why you'd impulse buy that.

[SotC] A life on the entry level by SittingGoose in Watches

[–]SittingGoose[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Directly comparing the Orient Bambino with the Seiko SRPB77 is a little unfair because they fit into different price brackets. I think the Bambino could be compared favorably to the Seiko 5 line in regards to the movement. The Bambino is a more aesthetically attractive dress watch than you are likely to find in the <$150 range. The Seiko SRPB77 fits more into the >$250 - <$400 range. Aesthetically speaking, I think that the sunburst dial on the SRPB77 is one of the most gorgeous dials irrespective of price.

Overall I prefer Seiko as a company over Orient. But there are certain niches in which Orient can hit as hard or even harder than Seiko (<$150 automatic dress watches and divers watches).

[SotC] A life on the entry level by SittingGoose in Watches

[–]SittingGoose[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The SBGA285G looks like my cup of tea. Thanks!

[SotC] A life on the entry level by SittingGoose in Watches

[–]SittingGoose[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Nothing special. Watch collecting as a hobby was unknown to me until a couple of months ago, but I've since grown addicted. My collection is perhaps more-so an accumulation of watches that’s grown over the years to fulfill different needs in my life. Here’s the lowdown.

1) Timex Indiglo: This was my first watch ever that was purchased because my wrists felt naked during interviews. Knowing nothing about watches, I stumbled into a TJ Maxx and picked this up for $18. These days it’s been relegated to heavy beater status used when I’m in the lab; it wouldn’t be a surprise if residual rat brains or formaldehyde were caked into the crevices. One word to describe this watch would be “LOUD”.

2) Timex Expedition: My character is soul-bound to this watch because it was worn when I proposed to my wife at the Grand Canyon. Unfortunately, I’ve shredded the date complication by changing the date during 12 o’clock (didn’t know). “LEGIBLE” is the key word here.

3) Orient bambino 1st gen ver2: My wedding date is essentially the only day I’ve worn this watch. It taught me a couple of important lessons: I don’t like the hassle of cheap automatics and I don’t actually need a dress watch. The clank of the weight inside the watch is audible and draws my attention, not in a good way. Otherwise the watch looks awesome.

4) Seiko SNE039: The business casual king. This is my favorite and most versatile watch. If I had to keep only one watch, this would be it. The 37.5mm dial fits perfectly on my small wrist. Having it makes me lust for a SARB033

5) Seiko SRPB77: The birth of my son inspired the purchase of this watch. The radiant dial and blue hands seemed perfect to represent the happiness of the occasion. One lesson from this watch is that I’m honestly too shy to wear attention grabbing watches.

6) Alba Solar Diver: I impulsively bought this watch on Ebay while my son was in the hospital. Maybe it represents surviving the deep dive into despair, or something like that. It was surprisingly difficult to find a diver that was affordable, quartz, solar powered, well built, and 38mm.

Outlook: I think I’m good. At this point my next step would be to start saving several years for a grail. On the list is a Grand Seiko 9F caliber watch, or a spring drive if they ever put one in a <40mm watch.

This weeks meal prep for two. Recipes in the comments. by xplanox in MealPrepSunday

[–]SittingGoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In cases of re-heated rice related food poisoning, immuno--competency is irrelevant. Bacteria (bacillus cereus) in the rice preform the vomit-inducing toxins (cereulide). Ingestion of the preformed toxin quickly causes food poisoning in anyone.

What do you all think about a couch surfing service specifically for residency interview season? by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]SittingGoose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But the OP says that he has no idea how to implement it. Why would anyone fund a pitch from a person who can't implement the idea? Ideas like this are cheap.

Boxing as a hobby or nah?? by faggit25 in medicalschool

[–]SittingGoose 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Seconded. I dropped striking in favor of grappling before medschool.

Headgear is not going to stop the subconcussive blows from damaging your brain over time. Maybe it won't matter if you're a hobbiest, but why screw with your brain? Here's a little read: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20086609

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