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Berna Devezer

@devezer.bsky.social

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Metascientist @ uidaho. I work at the intersection of behavioral sciences, statistics, and philosophy. Love thinking and talking about science. Post lots of cat and food pics. Allergic to unsolicited advice.

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Berna Devezer @devezer.bsky.social · Oct 6

Article fresh off the print (no paywall)! The tl;dr is in the quoted thread. We advance a measure of replication distance to capture differences btw an original study & its replications. We also discuss how statistics needs to go beyond ideal assumptions to serve science better.

#metasci #sts #stat

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Berna Devezer @devezer.bsky.social · 7h

He'd like that very much thank you!

Berna Devezer @devezer.bsky.social · 7h

Or that the delight *is* him!

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Berna Devezer @devezer.bsky.social · 7h

Been craving Hünkar Beğendi (Sultan's Delight)*. Finally made it for dinner. Comfort food at its best! Also the fresh picked olives we ordered arrived today; they're gorgeous. We'll brine them next.

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*Bechameled roasted eggplant puree with stewed meat (typically lamb but I used chicken)

In a white plate, eggplant puree topped with peppery chicken stew in tomato sauce.

A large box of raw green olives, some of which have turned red.

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Berna Devezer @devezer.bsky.social · 12h

People who criticize others for their book choices don't enjoy reading as much as feeling superior by associating themselves with the "right" kinds of literature. If someone tells you they got something out of the unlikeliest of books, it's better to believe them than to judge them.

Rachel Feder @rachelfeder.bsky.social · 22h

Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat

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Berna Devezer @devezer.bsky.social · 12h

Lol that immediately makes me think of the dripping out of my clarinet's bell, and as a short person of questionable cuteness, ewwwww!!!

Berna Devezer @devezer.bsky.social · 13h

Indeed! I thought that was crazy. Yet he sees my progress better than I can, obvs.

Berna Devezer @devezer.bsky.social · 13h

Funny thing: When I changed the reed, my Clarion register tones have suddenly started to come out polyphonic, with a smooth, deep low tone underneath. Katsuya thought that was very cool and very difficult to do. I just wish I'd done it on purpose 😅

Berna Devezer @devezer.bsky.social · 13h

a man with a beard is flying through the air with his arms outstretched and says i believe i can fly

ALT: a man with a beard is flying through the air with his arms outstretched and says i believe i can fly

media.tenor.com

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Berna Devezer @devezer.bsky.social · 14h

At today's lesson, the instructor suggested that I try a reed that's two sizes thicker than the one I've been using and we both were surprised at how well it worked. We played a lot of duets. My sight reading is improving so much now that I don't have to struggle with everything else.

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Berna Devezer @devezer.bsky.social · 15h

I'm fascinated by this video 🤩

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Julia Haaf @juliaha.bsky.social · 16h

In serious fall mood over here. 🍁🍂

Chestnuts, pumpkins, walks in the forest, please!

youtu.be/DnKOzdEa80A?...

Billie Eilish - Bad Guy (Pumpkin Cover)

YouTube video by Pupsi

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Berna Devezer @devezer.bsky.social · 15h

Yup kinda same. I was pressing the holes so hard that my knuckles were turning white. My embouchure was too firm (which is normally not a beginner issue at all). I was grabbing the instrument way too hard etc. Yoga also helps with relaxation. Also practicing in front of a mirror.

Berna Devezer @devezer.bsky.social · 16h

Exception: if the "dessert" is a cheese plate, by all means, dazzle me!

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Berna Devezer @devezer.bsky.social · 16h

Even the driest cider is rarely dry enough for me to want to have it with dessert tbh.

Berna Devezer @devezer.bsky.social · 16h

I tried making sense of why this idea popped up in my brain all of a sudden. My only answer is: Monday 🤷🏻‍♀️

Berna Devezer @devezer.bsky.social · 17h

I hate that sweet wines are paired with dessert. Sweet wine *is* dessert. I don't need this. I need contrast. I need balance. That's why espresso (or even regular black coffee) works great with desserts. I don't want sugar rush. I wanna be able to finish my meal feeling complete and content.

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Berna Devezer @devezer.bsky.social · 17h

It's been two years of problem solving until I actually got to start being able to play for any meaningful amount of time. I still lack finger fluency, don't know all the notes in the chromatic scale on 3.5 octaves, struggle with register transitions, etc. But at least I have endurance now!

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Berna Devezer @devezer.bsky.social · 17h

Besides the actual practice, what greatly improved my clarinet practice:
1. Breath builder: Pure magic!!
2. Yoga: For better posture and neck comfort
3. Weights: Stronger the arms, lighter the feel of the instrument
4. A well-adjusted thumb rest: No more wrist or thumb pain
5. A practice routine

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Berna Devezer @devezer.bsky.social · 1d

The tuxedo is back. Hard to believe these two are the same species. Just look at our megachomk!!

Two cats on opposite sides of a patio door. Both are tuxedo. The one outside is tiny, crouching over a bowl full of cat food. The one inside is sitting on a couple of outdoor slippers, looking gigantic, towering over the little guy.

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Mehmet Ali Bahıt @biragobee.bsky.social · 1d

Oh Master, I need a reliable brownie recipe that will yield a moist interior. Any suggestions? Either I don't have the knack for it or people just don't hand out their recipes for testing before sharing them online.

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Berna Devezer @devezer.bsky.social · 1d

Hmm I don't bake many chocolate-y things. Last time I made brownies, I was likely 14 😅 But let me RT.

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Berna Devezer @devezer.bsky.social · 1d

Same!!!

Berna Devezer @devezer.bsky.social · 2d

Very tasty!

Berna Devezer @devezer.bsky.social · 2d

the word itself is indubitably turkish, tho we pronounce it differently of course

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Berna Devezer @devezer.bsky.social · 2d

(Btw ofc the Turks believe that we invented yogurt. I'm also fair-minded there. I don't care. I'll eat regardless.)

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