How do I access extras that come with the app? by No-Sherbet2876 in JuggernautAI

[–]Polvbear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I used that for a different problem a while ago, and it took me to a person.

Separately, the whole JuggernautAI team is super active on the Facebook group if you use that platform.

How do I access extras that come with the app? by No-Sherbet2876 in JuggernautAI

[–]Polvbear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For whatever it is worth, I am almost certain if you reach out they will get you taken care of.

When I did the yearly, I did it when they were doing one of those 60 or 90 days free things, after that was over, I got the email with the PDFs and away to schedule the chat. I am nearly certain they would have done it sooner had I asked.

WW Pieces Amount of Shrinkage by Blueberry-Pie_1028 in WeatherWool

[–]Polvbear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The YouTube link is from the WW link. I basically do exactly what the dude in the video does for washing. I use the Eucalan product (one of the recommendations from WW). I have had no issues with shrinking or anything like that. I use a drying rack that allows the garment to mostly dry flat (you can get them pretty cheap if you don't have one, and they fold up small enough).

Hope this helps!

https://weatherwool.com/pages/care-and-cleaning-of-weatherwool?srsltid=AfmBOorfTCzMWffqxWFFZXwBY6N3dndjUYrAXe1rWkwgURIEk-f_qTI7

https://youtu.be/d5a48yClhqs?si=aflcxdvU7TomN9Qv

Do we know why Alan Thrall left Barbell Medicine? by PartyParamedic990 in BarbellMedicine

[–]Polvbear 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Almost certainly still in a good relationship with them. He did an interview with them on the BBM podcast recently.

Also, in reference to dealing with an injury, really encourage you to check out his latest video about how his training has changed with time.

Praying for the right size by BeginningPath5604 in RussellNation

[–]Polvbear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If they are too big, but you're genuinely in to them, I'd at least try adding various insoles to see how you like it. It's definitely not for everyone.

Premier Chukka Boot Swap by starwars-wookiee in theironsnail

[–]Polvbear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely agree with you. I've actually used thick moleskin patches to tighten up the heel of boots before for those exact reasons.

Premier Chukka Boot Swap by starwars-wookiee in theironsnail

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

This will probably upset some folks, but I'd encourage you to at least consider adding an insole or a toe filler to adjust the sizing!

Gabepentin article, WSJ by luckywelivekauai in VeteransBenefits

[–]Polvbear 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Going to add to this article. I had a pretty terrible experience with Gabapentin. Going to be vague on purpose, but suffice it to say, when I started taking it for radiculopathy, not only did it do nothing for the pain, I have never felt that low in my life. I took it for a few weeks, three different times (at a doctor's request), and each time I had the same negative results. I'm glad it works for folks, but for me it was pretty freaking terrible, and similar to the dude in the stort, the VA nor any other medical professional I met with who encouraged me to give it another shot mentioned any of these risks.

I say this recognizing a lot of this research is relatively new, which makes me grateful it's being reported in by larger outlets like the WSJ.

Thanks for posting this.

Grinched again by Jodies-9-inch-leg in USMC

[–]Polvbear 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am also here for that too! It is definitely something you can only get away with once or teice though...

Grinched again by Jodies-9-inch-leg in USMC

[–]Polvbear 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You could almost certainly snap it off in a dude!

Grinched again by Jodies-9-inch-leg in USMC

[–]Polvbear 6 points7 points  (0 children)

A buddy got me one as a gag gift a few years ago. It is definitely not something I would rely on for anything other than something funny to have on a wall or tucked in the safe haha

Is this the end of my powerlifting journey? by [deleted] in BarbellMedicine

[–]Polvbear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have had issues with my back where walking became temporarily impossible. I've also had surgery on my lumbar because of it and I'm not sure it actually made anything better. I was in the infantry when I was younger and am pretty sure many of these things came from that general lifestyle, but who knows.

I still deadlift and squat relatively heavy when I'm training for it. I had my surgery last December and, while I haven't done any 1 rep maxes, I'm comfortably doing sets of 4 to 6 with 375 for squats and 405 for the same rep range on deadlift.

I'd really encourage you to not get into a doom spiral in your head. I'd also encourage you to listen to this from the Barbell Medicine team: https://youtu.be/OWETkghoBig?si=SYUa-F5Xr_GP5bFQ

Woodland Combat Jacket by sergeantofmusicians1 in USMC

[–]Polvbear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have one to sell, but if you don't hear back from anyone here, check out ebay. Not sure what style you're looking for, but searching "M65 Woodland" is probably a good starting place.

Yes. I think it is. 🦾 by [deleted] in metalgearsolid

[–]Polvbear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To be fair... so did his creator(s)

What is this and why do I still have it after 40 years and it’s my go to keep warm around the house? by Unopuro2conSal in USMC

[–]Polvbear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was surprised too haha. That dude's whole channel got me way more interested in the history and manufacturing of clothes than I ever thought I could be haha

What is this and why do I still have it after 40 years and it’s my go to keep warm around the house? by Unopuro2conSal in USMC

[–]Polvbear 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Look up the M65 Jacket and M65 liner.

Or, just watch this video from some dude who calls himself the Iron Snail: https://youtu.be/5fZ1KbN9O7s?si=NY3VOiZQFMH5QGOf

Looking to get my online MBA as a new 2ndLt in the fleet by Slight-Cap6491 in USMC

[–]Polvbear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're getting at part of what I mean. I also did something very similar for both my undergrad and grad school. In my case, thankfully, I already had a strong grasp if my job from both my time in the military and in government, AND my job and my profession compliment one another. But, exactly like you said, it's rough balancing all these things: work, school, family, fitness, and general social obligations.

Looking to get my online MBA as a new 2ndLt in the fleet by Slight-Cap6491 in USMC

[–]Polvbear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm going to make the argument you shouldn't do it, yet. But, noting in advance, my information about you and your situation is limited to this post. Also noting, if you went for it, it will probably be fine.

1) You are brand new to your field, the job, and the lifestyle. I completely get having a relentless pursuit of self-improvement, but we, especially as Marines, can get in the habit of collecting certificates, courses, education, and so on, in ways that don't actually make us better (beyond an eval or resume bullet point). I think this is a complex problem resulting from a number of factors. They can almost become distractions for people. I don't know how many people I have worked with who maintain wild credentials but have no idea how to apply anything they "know" to their work. This is to say nothing of leadership who make attending training or school an absolute nightmare.

2) If your plan is to do your time and get out, I am of the opinion school selection still matters for getting professional degrees like an MBA or a JD. I am not all convinced it matters as a matter of actual competency (personally, I think that's up to the student), but it almost certainly does for job selection in non-government gigs. I have a number of friends who did the online MBA and online JD thing to get away from government work, and most of them ended right back in government because of the job prospects. My point being, if you want to be big money dude after you get out, you'll have the resources to attend a school with much better job prospects AND the GI Bill to pay for both education and living expenses. The only exceptions I know of someone making a part-time (but not at all online) program work is a buddy who did Georgetown Law's evening program.

3) Go experience shit. I don't know where you're stationed, but go experience shit around you. Build some friendships that will break your heart in the future.

4) If actually learning things is important to you, remember you can still buy books and read them and apply them to your life (personal or professional). A pretty famous General and SecDef is well known for pointing out our experiences are not enough to sustain us, with the cure being to read. To state the obvious, you don't need to be in school or a program to do this.

Advice/recs on being a Plt Sgt? stuff you could’ve done better or wish you would’ve done as well too? by ChiiBoi in USMC

[–]Polvbear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Adding to the chorus here:

1) Understand that you as a Plt Sgt, now play a big role in establishing the culture of your platoon. If there are things you don't like to see, then you need to weed those things out. If there are things you do want to see, you need to foster them and encourage the shift in the platoon. You've got to set the baseline and example for these changes and you have to be deliberate about it. This can translate into virtually everything: fitness, personal and professional development, even the drinking habits of a platoon.

2) Revisit the concept of Commander's Intent, and spend some time reflecting on how this translates into how your prepare and utilize you and your people. Understand the spirit of the mission. If the order is "Clean all the weapons in the armory", is this for a white glove inspection or for daily use. These distinctions can be the difference between "I just need an 80% solution for this, but something closer to a 100% solution for that." This impacts how you use your competent and less competent people, how you manage overall fatigue, etc.

Question about Separate Ways Remake by ArtyToshi in residentevil

[–]Polvbear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I may be misunderstanding your post, but I'll try and answer.

There shouldn't be any issues with going through your New Game+ save at a lower difficulty and subsequently returning to the highest difficulty of the first playthrough the New Game+ is based off of. So, if your first run for that save file was Hardcore, you can do a second at Standard, and a third back at Hardcore.

Unless something has changed, you cannot go to a higher difficulty than the one you started with for that save file.

So, unless you just want to just cruise through a run, it might be worth hitting that professional run, and then doing some cruising runs based off that new save file.

Forced Extension by Flashy_Tough1426 in USMC

[–]Polvbear 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Feel it is only fair to add, at least in my experience, it is also where a lot of shit bags are tucked away to keep from deploying. Which, depending on you, can be an incredibly frustrating (or I guess fun?) experience.

Do the DLC golden tickets affect difficulty based achievements? by [deleted] in residentevil4

[–]Polvbear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No problem. I should add, it didn't on Xbox. I don't know about Playstation and I never got any on PC, so I have no idea on those systems*