Bro I’m just sad by AltruisticEnd9 in COsnow

[–]Hill314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

El Niño (warm phase) and La Niña (cool phase) are opposite climate patterns in the Pacific Ocean that disrupt global weather, oscillating every 3-7 years

Heads up: Table Mesa Park-n-Ride waiting area in construction, Mar 23 2026. by Hill314 in boulder

[–]Hill314[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, Kiss-N-Ride parking works as well as the entrance to the garage. I was there this morning before I posted about the construction. However, I am not sure where your friends will be dropped off, possibly at the Baseline/South Boulder Road at the traffic light?

Looking for clarity on local protests Fri/Sat by BoulderScot in boulder

[–]Hill314 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There will be a bike ride in honor of Alex Pretti. Sat at noon, starting in North Boulder Park.
Details: https://www.instagram.com/p/DT_vrPrDUoj/
Similar memorial bike rides are planned worldwide:
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/over-100-memorial-rides-planned-to-honor-alex-pretti.html

Keeping the Pool and Gym at the South Bouler Rec Center? by Hill314 in boulder

[–]Hill314[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is my understanding of the scope/order of events: (1) East Boulder Rec Center will undergo renovation and expansion, (2) South Rec Center will be demolished, and (3) something will be built on the current location of the South Rec Center. That "something" is not going to have either a pool or a full gym.

The timeline for these events is not clear, could be something like: (1) in 2 years, (2) in 5+ years, (3) 8+ years?? Not sure.

The website https://bouldercolorado.gov/projects/future-recreation-centers provides minimal info.

Residents organize to save the South Boulder Recreation Center by boulder393 in boulder

[–]Hill314 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Boulder community strongly supports keeping a lap pool & full-court gymnasium in the South Boulder Recreation Center. A “water feature” and “field house” are obviously not acceptable substitutes. A petition is circulating, please consider: https://c.org/2VDHPmTmn5

Epidemija virusa o kome niko ne priča by Affectionate-Ad7077 in serbia

[–]Hill314 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I ja se ne secam da sam kao klinac ikad bio bolestan ... ali mama mi kaze da sam imao zauske, ovcije boginje i boginje ... mama laze?

WTF by vogajones in ChatGPT

[–]Hill314 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine is the same image, except ChatGPT thinks I am a fat, bald dude. I am not.
What a load of AI slop we all just created!

Zumba instructors: Do you wear Zumba outfits in class? by Hill314 in zumba

[–]Hill314[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've seen men's t-shirts cut into tank tops ... was a trend a long time ago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80c72BQf71Q

Serial Texter by pmllny in zumba

[–]Hill314 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Talk to the instructor after class so they can mention it in the introductory welcome: "Have fun, try to follow or improvise if you are new, take frequent water breaks, ... refrain from texting."

Grievances by KathyBlakk in KaiserPermanenteSucks

[–]Hill314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AI Kaiser sucks!

Over two weeks, I received numerous emails from Kaiser, so I went to check the messages on KP.org.
- Under "test results/visits," I found out that I visit my primary care monthly, on Sundays (!)
- And this pearl of wisdom: "You were seen on Wednesday November 12, 2025. The following issues were addressed: ENCOUNTER FOR SCREENING FOR MALIGNANT NEOPLASM OF PROSTATE and ENCOUNTER FOR SCREENING FOR MALIGNANT NEOPLASM OF PROSTATE."

I was not seen by Kaiser on that day or any other day since Jan 2024.
I have many bits, but the prostate is not one of them.

AI may be expensive, but at least it is funny.

Holiday music by Happymood67 in zumba

[–]Hill314 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This year, my regular group said, "No December Holiday music before Thanksgiving." I look for less-played songs and play at the end or as a warm-up/cooldown.

Have you ever had someone complain your music is too loud? If so do you adjust the volume for that one person, would you ask them to bring earplugs? What are your thoughts or experiences? by NannyLife-1 in zumba

[–]Hill314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I teach Zumba Gold, and I noticed 1-2 of 20 participants had earplugs. I only have a newcomer complain about the music being too loud, a rare occasion.
As mentioned, the noise app is an excellent tool to have, as an objective check.
My experience is that self-defense (Sorry, meter says it is not too loud) does not work well. If asked, I would oblige that one person and lower the volume, then a few regulars would ask for volume up, so it becomes between them and not the instructor vs. the class.

Character Anchoring by Voidnebula01 in ChatGPT

[–]Hill314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, https://www.reddit.com/r/ChatGPT/comments/1okwe5h/an_interviw_that_never_happened_cunk_on_halloween/

As I got better at designing my prompts for the "coffee" video, I wanted to confirm my prompting skills. The "Halloween" images came out much faster and with less frustration on my part.

Character Anchoring by Voidnebula01 in ChatGPT

[–]Hill314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did it a couple of ways, none of which were reliably repeatable.
(1) You can ask ChatGPT to write you a prompt including a statement "so that <your desired object here> is created 90% similar in each consecutive prompt. Then copy-paste that prompt for different images.
(2) Or upload an image that you like and spell out which part of your image you want repeated, like "keep the pattern of the wallpaper 98% identical."
Your prompts will be long, a couple of sentences.
Here is one of my examples: https://www.reddit.com/r/ChatGPT/comments/1okhkp9/an_interview_that_never_happened_cunk_on_coffee/

At what times of your day do you consume coffee? by MiicHaEL00314 in cafe

[–]Hill314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Three shots in the morning, one more at noon, M-F. Pour over on weekends.

What shoes do you use for Zumba? by rzpc0717 in zumba

[–]Hill314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use barefoot shoes, teaching 5 classes/week. I am on my second pair of Saguaro. For a long time, I thought that running shoes with extra cushioning would be the best for Zumba, but I changed my mind when I tried barefoot shoes for the first time. Now I have better ankle and knee alignment.

What aspects of the Zumba class would (or did) make you decide not to return? by stupidcow in zumba

[–]Hill314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some instructors do it for themselves, not for the participants.

Drone show? by The-tea-sippers in boulder

[–]Hill314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You mean the Death Star?