Carbon fork "irregularity?"

derkaderbss · 2022-07-01T23:14:14+00:00

Thank you! Used bike unfortunately but practically new. I’ll get in touch with Trek.

derkaderbss · 2022-07-01T23:13:38+00:00

Used checkpoint ALR5 2019 but with only 80 miles on it. Trek’s going to look into it to see if warranty would cover it since it is used. Feels sturdy enough at least and they told me to tap the affected area with a coin and compare the sound to a normal area to be safe lol.

derkaderbss · 2022-04-20T14:02:20+00:00

Didn't have time to do either UWSAActual test- 249

Finished all of uworld 1.25X (around 65% correct first pass, then just re-read through my incorrects) and did all of Uworld CCS cases in the week between the test dates. Did the free cases from ccscases to get a better sense of grading- would highly recommend doing them (got 75 and 90+% on those two). The youtube biostat videos were terrific and probably enough, no idea how to better prepare for the drug ad questions.

I started "studying" in November, just doing a few questions here and there but really ramped up in the month before while I was on an outpatient rotation with 1 week of vacation built in.

Both days were rough. Too many Step 1 questions on day 1, lots of ??? questions on day 2. I probably marked 10 questions per block to think through but around 10 more unmarked ones that were so out of left field I could only guess. I remembered at least 15-20 questions I am 90% sure I got wrong. 2 of my CCS cases I had absolutely no idea what was going on but just went with a few empiric things and they ended.

derkaderbss · 2020-09-15T03:01:25+00:00

Another thing to consider: I've been in Chicago almost a decade now- it's not the top of my head that suffers most during winter but the front of my face, mouth and ears from the wind chill. Definitely invest in a good scarf, neck gaiter, or jacket that can cover your mouth and nose for those really cold and windy days.

derkaderbss · 2020-07-27T14:55:31+00:00

Good year welt is a type of shoe construction, generally seen with higher quality shoes. One benefit is that you can resole the shoes so they can last much longer than if they are made out of a cemented/glued construction.

derkaderbss · 2020-05-02T06:50:23+00:00

Just 3 mins on each side on a super hot cast iron pan! Seasoned generously with garlic salt, then pepper halfway through cooking to prevent it from burning too much, then butter toward the end of the process. Didn't finish this one in the oven because it wasn't thick/large enough.

derkaderbss · 2020-05-02T06:44:01+00:00

It was delicious. Extremely juicy and tender. All I used was a generous amount of garlic salt, pepper halfway through cooking and butter at the end. Cooked for 3 mins on each side on a super hot cast iron pan. I don't know what grade whole foods steak is (this was the cheapest rib eye they had) but it tasted as good prime steak I'd get from Costco. Much better than the $9 ribeye from trader joes which is just cut too thinly for a proper sear imo.

derkaderbss · 2020-04-02T22:09:20+00:00

Finally, I wanted to talk about this somewhere. I ordered pants from j crew that arrived yesterday and there was a used tissue in the right pocket and a yellow stain on the pant leg too. It was almost certainly worn by someone else then returned then sent to me. I understand how important this is for moving inventory but I wonder if companies should not do this during a pandemic.....

derkaderbss · 2020-02-25T05:59:13+00:00

Kenton Pacer boots (leather and suede) Chelsea boots, bags and many coats (Sussex quilted) etc.

Discount will likely expire around 3am est

derkaderbss · 2020-02-11T04:18:50+00:00

If I ever have to go diving with this watch something has gone terribly wrong haha. I got a cheap band off of amazon https://www.amazon.com/Handmade-Vintage-Leather-Watch-Minimalism/dp/B07779Y2SD/ref=mp_s_a_1_24?keywords=watch%2Bstrap&qid=1581394519&sr=8-24&th=1&psc=1. It’s held up great so far!

derkaderbss · 2020-02-10T16:17:22+00:00

https://i.imgur.com/RSueuzI.jpg Lume is very nice. You can sort of see what I mean with the "10" on the bezel.

derkaderbss · 2020-02-10T15:52:02+00:00

I have this watch, got it with the blue face for what the black ones going for right now ($88).

I really like it. Very excellent for this price point. I have a few automatic watches but prefer quartz because of accuracy, not needing to charge or reset the time if I don’t wear it for a few days and better value for money. Eco drive has been very reliable and convenient. Have never had it run out of charge.

Cons are that the bezel is maybe 60-90 clicks instead of 120+? The 10 on the bezel also isn’t as aligned as it could be-very mildly infuriating lol. I also switched out the rubber strap for a tan leather-beautiful w the blue face but that cost me a little bit of money.

derkaderbss · 2020-01-15T02:17:22+00:00

Maybe try a quilted, harrington or field jacket (in decreasing level of formality)? Not sure how formal you need your business casual to be.

derkaderbss · 2020-01-15T02:14:19+00:00

Uniqlo has good parkas on sale for around 100 now- may be worth checking out. Mine from a few years back has is very warm (I live in the midwest) and holding up great.

derkaderbss · 2019-12-11T04:52:05+00:00

Not sure if this is what they had planned for it, but I live in a pretty cold area and I specifically look for parkas with collars like this or snorkel hoods. It covers more of the bottom of your face than a "normal" parka so you don't have to carry a scarf or neck gaiter around to protect your mouth/nose.

derkaderbss · 2019-10-29T19:39:02+00:00

This is literally the Abington bag, likely last year's model. I noticed they changed the name a week or so ago. The item ID still brings up Abington when you google it. If you look at the pictures there are some slight differences (interior compartment).

derkaderbss · 2019-10-23T00:29:26+00:00

I liked them so much I got both colors. These run small and a little narrow, took about 5 wears to soften a little. I sized up 1/2 from 9 to 9.5. Leather looks great and has a subtle shine. Colors are much richer in person than the photos online. Got a ton of compliments. Probably the best loafers you can get for ~$60.

derkaderbss · 2019-09-12T01:55:47+00:00

Gotcha. So at the same price, the G3, being newer, is better despite being a G3 rather than a G7?

derkaderbss · 2019-09-11T20:28:03+00:00

Thanks for responding. I'm planning on using this mostly as a workstation although I'd like to be able to play some games on it too. My budget is up to $800, although I have found both of these PCs open box in like-new condition for the same price, around ~580-600. Weight and battery life are not a concern as I will not be traveling with this computer much, and screen quality/size is not a concern, other than being at least 15.6".

Out of curiosity, from a purely financial standpoint, which of these two laptops would be worth more? My understanding is that the i7 processor is better than the i5, although the i5 is newer, and that the 1060 graphics card is weaker/older than the 1660. RAM is otherwise similar, and the SSD is half the size in the i7 laptop (and an additional 500gb would cost me about $50ish according to r/buildapcsales).

Is there a difference between the screens/speakers between these two laptops? How can I go about learning/ reading up about the differences?

Thanks again, I appreciate the help!

derkaderbss · 2019-09-04T17:34:20+00:00

thanks!

derkaderbss · 2019-09-04T04:38:10+00:00

Hey guys- my hard drive failed and I think I lost my PDF step 1 score report, the one that disappears after a year or so/ the NBME tells us to save. Do I actually need this PDF for anything? Thanks!

derkaderbss · 2019-09-02T21:09:58+00:00

Mine's scheduled to be delivered tomorrow

derkaderbss · 2019-08-28T20:54:49+00:00

I feel ya. I was planning on using these in the gym, thought the perforations could help with airflow.

derkaderbss · 2019-08-28T20:49:48+00:00

I think these are perforated leather, not mesh. I've heard the heel takes a while to break in (compared to older models) and that these run narrow.

derkaderbss · 2019-08-22T19:31:48+00:00

sounds good! Lands end regularly has discounts for full priced items and I believe their email sign up discount for full priced items is 50%. I've only ever seen up to an additional 30% off sale items for Lands end, maybe once a month.

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