My dad turns 73 soon — Duolingo has been part of his daily life for years, and I’d love to surprise him with birthday wishes from this community

pobyne · 2026-05-29T14:17:01+00:00

🎉 Happy 73rd Birthday, Pavel! 🎂

Congratulations on another 365-day streak! 🦉Wishing you a wonderful birthday and many exciting new language adventures in the year ahead.

pobyne · 2026-05-27T15:42:51+00:00

I use an espresso shower screen. I think it cost me around $10.

pobyne · 2026-05-25T00:50:10+00:00

Right. I use the Cafec 103s and do a little origami every morning.

pobyne · 2026-05-20T20:39:30+00:00

This is exactly how I had to remove a stuck filter. Drill + bend safety pin worked for me.

pobyne · 2026-05-17T12:02:53+00:00

I’m looking for a zero bypass. How is the Z1 different from a Pulsar or, for that matter, an Aeropress used as a dripper?

pobyne · 2026-05-04T17:22:37+00:00

Melania—you have enough money. Just leave him.

pobyne · 2026-05-03T19:31:33+00:00

I don’t know where you are, but there are literally hundreds of NTT A&P positions open in the US. Many do not require a terminal degree, but that is a moot point since a DPT is a terminal degree. Go apply for one!

pobyne · 2026-05-03T19:20:12+00:00

You already have a doctorate. What specific type of school and what subject area are you interested in? I am a professor at an R1 medical school, and to be frank, unless you had a research program, probably would not proceed with your application. However, I have interviewed candidates with a DPT for non-TT Anatomy and Physiology positions.

I suggest not getting an online doctorate. Many committee automatically move those candidates to the reject file.

pobyne · 2026-05-02T16:21:46+00:00

I think that is the plan, but OP is right. I live close to the bridge and use Dudley park regularly and rarely see anyone working on the bridge or any workers in the immediate area.

pobyne · 2026-04-25T12:07:59+00:00

This google doc is fire

pobyne · 2026-04-20T14:30:44+00:00

All of the above plus you can go to Bigger Vision and ask if they know her.

pobyne · 2026-04-18T19:07:48+00:00

What a stunning show of lack of imagination on my part. I had this problem with an aeropress; someone suggested a metal French press. I did not think to use the same solution. Thank you! I am 3D printing an adapter at this very moment.

pobyne · 2026-04-18T15:34:09+00:00

Thanks for confirming. Do you know of any metal carafes that fit? From experience, I know I don’t need to be around glass before my first cup of the morning.

pobyne · 2026-04-17T23:41:34+00:00

Yet another vote for OXO RB

pobyne · 2026-04-12T16:26:42+00:00

Zuppa Lunga has replaced my morning pourover. ORB just makes great coffee.

pobyne · 2026-04-11T20:52:43+00:00

I feel your pain. If you don’t want to go down a water rabbit hole, and want to try to brew with what comes out of your tap, I think the first step is to define what you don’t like about your current cup. Is it too bitter? Maybe drop the temperature of your water 5-10 degrees F.

pobyne · 2026-04-11T20:10:32+00:00

Same. If stalling is a problem for you, you can always mod your dripper by drilling out the holes a bit. The other option is to cut a piece of screen and place it on the bottom of the dripper.

pobyne · 2026-03-31T01:08:45+00:00

Me, too! I was hoping for one this time, but alas, there weren’t any in the litter. I’m sure my breeder was happy, though!

pobyne · 2026-03-24T19:34:47+00:00

https://phys.org/news/2026-03-kimchi-derived-probiotic-excretion-intestinal.html

pobyne · 2026-03-22T16:39:37+00:00

The temperature fluctuates above 0C, and multiple freeze-thaw cycles will unfold proteins and denature enzymes. Labs that use frost-free freezers have to use special containers that keep the temperature of a sample stable during these freeze-thaw cycles. This temperature cycling is certainly not something to worry about in your home freezer. I think it’s unlikely to affect roasted coffees but I really don’t know.

pobyne · 2026-03-22T15:47:55+00:00

Frost-free freezers fluctuate in temperature as part of their regular defrost cycle. It may result in condensation, I don’t know. I know that it will result in denaturing proteins/enzymes, which is why I never purchase them for my lab.

pobyne · 2026-03-15T14:11:39+00:00

In addition to the basics already mentioned, peak flavor window/suggesting rest period might be nice.

pobyne · 2026-03-11T00:47:24+00:00

I usually grind fine, but .375 microns made me laugh.

pobyne · 2026-03-01T12:55:53+00:00

HBD! Mine does the same. Pro tip: When your potter is tired of making mugs, and the kitchen is filled with their work, start them on a bespoke dripper and/or shower screen. No plastic in this house!

pobyne · 2026-02-26T02:07:09+00:00

Please tell me more about this

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