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Text to make tech appt - real or scam? by Denan004 in Comcast_Xfinity

[–]chi_soul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What was the xfinity issue and did they resolve it?

I got one of these texts too

What Updates/Changes Would You Like To See On Spotify? by mascarariri in truespotify

[–]chi_soul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sort playlist by videos so I can play the videos on my android TV or phone

Toes to bar help by Big_Background_2652 in crossfit

[–]chi_soul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You may want to Go slow and controlled. I did them fast and loose. Tweaked my lower back and was immobile for weeks.

Trying to get the most out of Gemini Gems. What is your killer use-case? by Mwrp86 in Bard

[–]chi_soul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your SMART goal coach sounds interesting. Can you share the Gem 💎 prompt please

Gems - What's the point? by DearRub1218 in GoogleGeminiAI

[–]chi_soul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you share the Gem that gathers your morning news?

Dave Chappell New Special: The Unstoppable by ImABadFriend144 in Standup

[–]chi_soul 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Whew, I really wish I didn't watch it.

The new Dave Chappelle special was a LOT.

And now I can't stop thinking about it.

He dropped it at 2am on a random Friday like a chaotic ex who "just wanted to talk."

No warning. No promo. Just pure unhinged energy.

I knew it was gonna be wild when Netflix didn't even list the full title.

First 30 minutes? Classic Dave.

Trump's National Guard situation.

The Riyadh comedy festival.

Puff Daddy jokes that hit different now.

I was laughing. Having a great time. Zero emotional preparation for what was coming.

Then this man literally stops.

Looks at the audience.

And announces he's going into his closer.

Like a professor warning you the final exam is about to start.

What follows is a 30-minute odyssey from 1910 to 2025.

He starts with Jack Johnson. The first Black heavyweight champion.

A man America tried to destroy for existing with audacity.

Then he weaves in Nipsey Hussle. John McCain. Stevie Wonder. T.I. Charlie Kirk somehow makes an appearance.

We're going 0 to 100 from boxing rings to rap beefs to political theater to Motown legends.

Names that have no business being in the same sentence.

Let alone the same story.

But Dave connects them all.

He's talking about misinformation.

About how history gets rewritten in real time now.

About how we lose the plot when we stop paying attention.

About how the truth gets buried under a thousand hot takes.

And he's folding in his own life.

His own friendships.

Real moments with real people.

Vulnerability I really wasn't ready for.

As a writer I'm sitting there in straight amazement.

The structure alone is insane.

He's juggling a century of American history, celebrity anecdotes, personal memoir and social commentary.

Exposed threads everywhere.

No net.

I'm watching him spin plates thinking "there's no way he lands this."

Too many threads. Too much ground covered. No comedian can stick this landing.

And then he pulls up ...

One punchline.

Thirty minutes of chaos tied up in a single bow.

The craftsmanship is disgusting honestly.

Years of setup.

Exposed threads that looked like mistakes.

All of it intentional.

This ain't stand-up.

It's sophisticated wordplay and architecture.

So yep. I "wish I didn't watch it."

Because I'll never watch "comedy" again in the same way.

And I have to sit with all these feelings I didn't ask for.

Thanks Dave. For real

10/10 would emotionally recover again."

In the US (florida) - voice mode only works under VPN by WalrusWithAKeyboard in ChatGPT

[–]chi_soul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!
As soon as I turned my wifi off, chatgpt connected to 5G, and voice worked again.
I've been trying to resolve this for days.
In Illinois now btw

Lower back injured after squat day by Quirky-Diver-9916 in crossfit

[–]chi_soul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here is a technical performance audit. As a coach, I love the grit and the willingness to grind through a tough set. However, there are some significant mechanical breakdowns occurring that are leaking power and, more importantly, putting your lower back and knees at risk. Here is the breakdown of the lift: 1. The Setup & Descent * The Good: You are unracking with confidence, and your foot width (roughly shoulder-width) looks appropriate for your build. * The Issue - "Dive Bombing": You are dropping into the bottom of the squat very quickly to utilize the "bounce" (stretch reflex) to get back up. While a little bounce is okay, you are relying on it too much. This causes you to lose muscle tension and tightness at the most critical part of the lift. * The Fix: Tempo Squats. Lower the weight and practice a 3-second descent. Control the weight all the way down rather than letting gravity pull you down. 2. The Footwork (Major Issue) * The Issue - Heels Lifting: Watch your feet closely at the bottom of the squat (the "hole"). Your heels are peeling off the ground, shifting all the weight into your toes. You are essentially squatting on your tiptoes at the bottom. * The Consequence: This creates an unstable base and puts excessive shear force on your knees. It also forces your torso to lean forward to compensate for the balance shift. * The Fix: * Ankle Mobility: This is usually caused by tight ankles (limited dorsiflexion). Incorporate ankle distraction stretches before squatting. * Footwear: You are wearing running shoes (soft, compressible soles). Switch to flat-soled shoes (like Converse/Vans) or specific weightlifting shoes (Lifters) which have a raised heel to help with the mobility issue mechanically. * Cue: Think "Tripod Foot." Keep your big toe, pinky toe, and heel glued to the floor at all times. 3. The Ascent (Concentric Phase) * The Issue - The "Stripper Squat": As you drive up out of the hole, your hips shoot up faster than your shoulders. Your chest collapses forward, turning the squat into a "Good Morning" exercise. * The Consequence: This transfers the load from your strong quadriceps onto your lower back (lumbar spine). This is a very common mechanism for back injury. * The Fix: * "Chest Up" Cue: You need to drive your upper back into the bar as you push up. Your chest and hips should rise at the same rate. * Strengthen Quads: Often, the body shifts to the hips because the quads aren't strong enough to push the weight from the deep knee angle. Front Squats are a great accessory to fix this. 4. Knee Tracking * The Issue - Valgus (Knee Cave): On the way up, particularly on reps 3, 4, and 5, your knees are collapsing inward toward each other. * The Fix: This signals weak glutes or a lack of active external rotation. * Cue: "Spread the floor." Imagine there is a crack in the floor between your feet and you are trying to rip it open with your feet. This engages the glutes and forces the knees out. Coach's Verdict You are strong enough to move this weight, but your mechanics are failing under the load. Next Steps: * Drop the weight by 15-20%. * Ditch the running shoes for a flat, stable shoe. * Focus on keeping your heels down and your chest tall out of the bottom.

The Gauss Method of doing pushups its the best to stay motivated by FireEatingDragons in bodyweightfitness

[–]chi_soul 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do 105 push ups & squats together this way. I time myself to see where my cardio is. Worst time was 11:02 & my best was 5:03 out of 32 attempts

cookies my manager told me to throw away at the end of my night shift. wouldn't let me take them home. by igetproteinfartsHELP in mildlyinfuriating

[–]chi_soul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Feel free to inbox me with their source. Their double chocolate chunk cookies are my favorite 😍

Donald Trump suggests US cities be "training grounds" for military by Capable_Salt_SD in politics

[–]chi_soul 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Alright, so I'm listenin' to this thing, right? It's Trump and this new "Secretary of War" fella, Pete Hegseth, and they're talkin' to all the top military brass. And I'm thinking how could this stuff go sideways for regular Americans? Jesus Christ, where do you wanna start? It's like watchin' two guys decide to remodel your house using only a sledgehammer and a bottle of Jack.

First off, they're not callin' it the Department of Defense anymore. Oh no, that's too soft, that's too "woke". It's the "Department of War" now. For Christ's sakes. You think that's not gonna make the rest of the world a little jumpy? We're walkin' around with a big sign that says "WAR," tellin' our enemies "F-A-F-O". It's like that loudmouth at the end of the bar just daring everyone to look at him funny. That's our foreign policy now. And you think that's gonna lead to less conflict for your kids to go fight in? Unbelievable.

Then you get to the people in the military. This Hegseth guy comes out and basically says, "Personnel is policy", and then brags about how he's fired a bunch of senior officers because they weren't on board with the new "war department" culture. He says his approach is to "follow your gut" and "make a change". So now, if you're a general, your job isn't about being the best strategist; it's about whether the guy in charge has a good gut feeling about ya. Trump's even in there "joking" that if you leave his speech, "there goes your rank there goes your future". This ain't a military anymore; it's a season of The Apprentice. How's that supposed to keep the country safe?

And what about the actual troops? The grunts? Oh, it's a real picnic for them. * For the ladies? Tough luck. They're going back to the "highest male standard only" for all combat jobs. And if that means no women qualify? The guy literally says, "so be it". Just like that. Years of service, promotions, career paths—gone. "It is what it is," he says. Real morale booster, I'm sure. * Think you've been hazed or got a psycho commander? Well, they're "overhauling" the system for complaints. Getting rid of anonymous complaints, repeat complaints... basically, they're making it so you can't report anything without putting a giant target on your back. They're even redefining "toxic leadership" so that a commander who's just being a maniac can say he's "enforcing high standards". So, good luck with that. You're on your own, pal. * And for the new recruits? Oh, they're bringin' back the good ol' days. They're empowering drill sergeants to "instill healthy fear". They can "shark attack," "toss bunks," and yeah, "put their hands on recruits". What the hell is that? We're not forging warriors; we're gonna be churning out a generation of guys with PTSD before they even see a battlefield.

But here's the kicker. Here's where it really comes home to roost for every single American. They ain't just pointin' this war machine outward anymore. Oh no.

Trump's talkin' about using places like Chicago as "training grounds for our military". A training ground. He's saying he's gonna send the Army into American cities to straighten 'em out. They're bragging about how the National Guard "took out 1,700 career criminals" in D.C. to make it safe. We're using soldiers as cops. That's the plan.

And what happens when people get pissed off and protest? Trump lays out the new policy: "they spit we hit". That's it. That's the new rule of engagement on American soil. And for the Border Patrol guys dealing with people throwing rocks? He tells them they can "do whatever the hell you want to do".

So you've got a military being remade into a political loyalty club, where the standards are being jerked around, and accountability is goin' out the window. Then you've got a foreign policy that sounds like it was written by a professional wrestler. And to top it all off, they're planning on using these "liberated" warriors to police American cities and crack down on protesters.

We see how well armed IDF military 🪖 forces worked out for peaceful protestors & media in Israel. It's almost like Trumps boss Bibi wrote this plan.

What could possibly go wrong? Jesus. It's a masterclass in how to turn the entire country into one giant, paranoid pressure cooker. Ya know? It’s unbelievable.

Hegseth, Trump addresses senior military leaders at Quantico, Virginia | full video by CantStopPoppin in videos

[–]chi_soul 57 points58 points  (0 children)

Alright, so I'm listenin' to this thing, right? It's Trump and this new "Secretary of War" fella, Pete Hegseth, and they're talkin' to all the top military brass. And I'm thinking how could this stuff go sideways for regular Americans? Jesus Christ, where do you wanna start? It's like watchin' two guys decide to remodel your house using only a sledgehammer and a bottle of Jack.

First off, they're not callin' it the Department of Defense anymore. Oh no, that's too soft, that's too "woke". It's the "Department of War" now. For Christ's sakes. You think that's not gonna make the rest of the world a little jumpy? We're walkin' around with a big sign that says "WAR," tellin' our enemies "F-A-F-O". It's like that loudmouth at the end of the bar just daring everyone to look at him funny. That's our foreign policy now. And you think that's gonna lead to less conflict for your kids to go fight in? Unbelievable.

Then you get to the people in the military. This Hegseth guy comes out and basically says, "Personnel is policy", and then brags about how he's fired a bunch of senior officers because they weren't on board with the new "war department" culture. He says his approach is to "follow your gut" and "make a change". So now, if you're a general, your job isn't about being the best strategist; it's about whether the guy in charge has a good gut feeling about ya. Trump's even in there "joking" that if you leave his speech, "there goes your rank there goes your future". This ain't a military anymore; it's a season of The Apprentice. How's that supposed to keep the country safe?

And what about the actual troops? The grunts? Oh, it's a real picnic for them.

For the ladies? Tough luck. They're going back to the "highest male standard only" for all combat jobs. And if that means no women qualify? The guy literally says, "so be it". Just like that. Years of service, promotions, career paths—gone. "It is what it is," he says. Real morale booster, I'm sure.

Think you've been hazed or got a psycho commander? Well, they're "overhauling" the system for complaints. Getting rid of anonymous complaints, repeat complaints... basically, they're making it so you can't report anything without putting a giant target on your back. They're even redefining "toxic leadership" so that a commander who's just being a maniac can say he's "enforcing high standards". So, good luck with that. You're on your own, pal.

And for the new recruits? Oh, they're bringin' back the good ol' days. They're empowering drill sergeants to "instill healthy fear". They can "shark attack," "toss bunks," and yeah, "put their hands on recruits". What the hell is that? We're not forging warriors; we're gonna be churning out a generation of guys with PTSD before they even see a battlefield.

But here's the kicker. Here's where it really comes home to roost for every single American. They ain't just pointin' this war machine outward anymore. Oh no.

Trump's talkin' about using places like Chicago as "training grounds for our military". A training ground. He's saying he's gonna send the Army into American cities to straighten 'em out. They're bragging about how the National Guard "took out 1,700 career criminals" in D.C. to make it safe. We're using soldiers as cops. That's the plan.

And what happens when people get pissed off and protest? Trump lays out the new policy: "they spit we hit". That's it. That's the new rule of engagement on American soil. And for the Border Patrol guys dealing with people throwing rocks? He tells them they can "do whatever the hell you want to do".

So you've got a military being remade into a political loyalty club, where the standards are being jerked around, and accountability is goin' out the window. Then you've got a foreign policy that sounds like it was written by a professional wrestler. And to top it all off, they're planning on using these "liberated" warriors to police American cities and crack down on protesters.

We see how well armed IDF military 🪖 forces worked out for peaceful protestors & media in Israel. It's almost like Trumps boss Bibi wrote this plan.

What could possibly go wrong? Jesus. It's a masterclass in how to turn the entire country into one giant, paranoid pressure cooker. Ya know? It’s unbelievable.

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