The
Daily
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10-20-30-40 reps for time:
Peppercorn Steak
When science discourages correction
How publishers profit from mistakes
Kettlebell swings
L-sit (in seconds)
Seared steaks coated in crushed peppercorns and finished with a rich, creamy brandy sauce.
Ingredients
For the Steaks:
4 beef steaks (ribeye, New York strip, or filet mignon, about 6–8 oz each)
2 Tbsp butter or tallow
2 Tbsp whole black peppercorns, lightly crushed
Salt, to taste
For the Sauce:
2 Tbsp butter
2 shallots, finely minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup brandy or cognac
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt, to taste
Optional Garnish:
Fresh parsley, chopped
Macronutrients
(per serving, serves 4)
Protein: 43g
Fat: 50g
Carbs: 4g
Preparation
Pat steaks dry, season with salt, and press crushed peppercorns firmly onto both sides.
Heat butter or tallow in a skillet over medium-high. Sear steaks 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or to desired doneness. Remove and let rest under foil.
In the same skillet, add butter and sauté shallots and garlic for 2 minutes. Carefully pour in brandy (it may flame briefly). Let it reduce by half.
Stir in heavy cream and Dijon mustard. Simmer 3–4 minutes until thickened. Adjust seasoning with salt.
Plate steaks, spoon sauce over the top, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Men use a 32-kg KB.
Women use a 24-kg KB.
Today’s workout comes from Matthew Sherburne, MetFix Academy staff member and owner of MetFix Misfit Gym in Windham, Maine.
Sherb’s advice for today:
“With a hearty dose of L-sits the recommendation today is to go heavy on the KB and aim for as big of sets as you can manage. Then, once back at the L-Sit the difficulty should allow for a minimum of 5-seconds per effort. Done correctly this is a 12-18 minute effort.”
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This article argues that modern scientific publishing often discourages correcting errors because journals and publishers face financial and reputational incentives to preserve the appearance of a stable record. Corrections and retractions can reduce citations, impact factors, and revenue, while authors risk professional consequences for admitting mistakes. As a result, flawed findings frequently persist and continue to influence research, policy, and public understanding long after problems are identified.
"The tools for faster, fairer correction already exist – what’s missing is the will to use them. Errors are inevitable – but resigned silence isn’t. Science’s strength lies not in never being wrong, but in how effectively and openly it corrects itself."
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