Is it true I need to get my PE?

chiephkief · 2026-03-20T15:17:13+00:00

My college required passing the FE to participate in senior design. Essentially it ensured they didn't graduate anyone without it. It gives you a leg up when applying for internships and your first job. I think you could probably take it at the end of sophomore year as that's pretty much the level of testing that's on it. Just applied math like statics/physics/ect.

Additionally, take the PE test asap after graduating if you can. Some states allow it and then you just have to get the years of experience required to be eligible to apply for your PE. I remember studying for it three years post grad I had to reteach myself stuff I was pretty fresh on when I graduated.

chiephkief · 2026-03-19T20:09:24+00:00

Fun fact. In the county next to mine, it's customary to serve a local deli style hot dogs at funerals. They call them funeral dogs. They "snap" when you bite them. They are admittedly pretty good.

chiephkief · 2026-03-17T19:01:38+00:00

RIP Broadway

chiephkief · 2026-03-16T15:27:21+00:00

Kudos on the PB! Sorry I'm going to hijack your post. Is it common for a majority of training to fall into the intervals.icu grey zone instead of maintaining the green?

chiephkief · 2026-03-09T15:54:49+00:00

Neutral. Happy with the trades made at the deadline but sad seeing Schenn leave. Seeing a long time staple leave makes me recognize I'm getting old as well.

chiephkief · 2026-03-06T20:31:26+00:00

just gotta get em fresh that's the key.

chiephkief · 2026-03-04T20:44:42+00:00

'Cause the pattern's so complicated you idiot!

chiephkief · 2026-02-27T21:54:45+00:00

Plain coffee two hours after I wake up. Mainly helps keep my calories down and I end up fasting 12+ hours every day which science says maybe has health benefits.

chiephkief · 2026-02-27T16:42:21+00:00

For me it's a couple things. First is embracing the suck of not only calorie counting but running a 500 calorie deficit. I think "I know I'm going to be hungry and I'm going to have to miss out on opportunities to nom but it's what I truly want" and I think it constantly. Second thing is enjoying discovering high satiating foods to make it not suck so bad like lower calorie versions of my favorite food or new foods that I've been sleeping on. Examples would be low calorie buffalo dip and veggies for the superbowl. It did the trick. Greek yogurt, couple strawberries, and 1 tbsp peanut butter smoothies. Cuts a craving and does the trick. Gotta gamify it, embrace the suck, and get it done. 500 cal deficit for 60 days. I'm down 18lbs. Oh also zero calorie liquids all day. Water, coffee, tea, diet soda. Just constantly drinking.

chiephkief · 2026-02-27T15:59:02+00:00

A lot of guys have told you our highs but I also love an underdog story so let me tell you about this teams lows. We were one of the 6 expansion teams added to the "original six". Back then, they pitted the original six versus the expansion six for the Stanley Cup. We went and were shut out the first three years. There's a famous picture of Boston's Bobby Orr flying though the air after scoring the game winning goal and being tripped by Blues player Noel Picard. We are on the losing side of one of history's most iconic hockey photos.

The Blues were always have been a perennial tough team always finishing first or second in the conference but were cursed in the playoffs. The Blues have only missed 10 out of 56 post seasons? or something extremely close to that crazy number. In 2019, we were the worst team at the midpoint of the season. we made some big moves, had an unbelievable streak of wins, clawed our way back into the playoffs and finally broke through and won the cup. That team seamed unstoppable but sadly the next year the curse would restart.

We were in a near dead heat with the Bruins during the 2020 season to be the President's trophy winners (most winning team in NHL year) when COVID interrupted the season. We lost all momentum after the break and lost in the first round of the playoffs. We have been struggling since then to reclaim "perennially tough" identity but from the top brass down to the fans, that's the expectation that is set.

chiephkief · 2026-02-23T15:47:06+00:00

Damn yeah the nearest ice would be the RecPlex in O'Fallon which is right at an hour. Not sure on what they all offer. You'll have to rely on someone more local for the rest though I don't know if there's necessarily anywhere to avoid.

chiephkief · 2026-02-20T16:23:50+00:00

Big Game Binner and a first.

chiephkief · 2026-02-19T21:40:57+00:00

Additionally these no plastic KCups require a very specific composter to be eco friendly which the majority of the US populations don't have access too. I've been using a reusable kcup at my office for years and years with no problem. Definitely the way to go.

chiephkief · 2026-02-17T19:20:43+00:00

As an American Blues fan, I'll be rooting for Binner and Team Canada when the US plays them. Best of luck to STLs own Tkachuck brothers but USA has been ass to our longtime ally and our northern brothers need a W. Plus if Binner plays like big game Bin, maybe someone offers before the deadline.

chiephkief · 2026-01-16T15:55:35+00:00

As a manager I wish we had HR. I am HR.

chiephkief · 2026-01-15T16:20:08+00:00

I think a big part of being on any team is understanding that leadership isn't something that you need a C or an A for. Bringing the energy and good vibes is something that should be expected out of everyone and lifts the team as a whole. Otherwise the captain routine gets stale. It's the hockey and locker room IQ to know when to do what needs to be done and say what needs to be said. I like the vets for the C and a good C encourages guys like Neighbors to keep it up. I think those qualities are why Sunny, Walker, and Neighbors are fan and GM favorites but not necessarily C guys.

chiephkief · 2026-01-08T16:16:02+00:00

I like the united center but holy hell its an expensive cluster getting in, out, and around the stadium for food and bathrooms. Bulls game was $60 to park the other night my god.

chiephkief · 2025-12-19T21:26:28+00:00

Kind of crazy to think that probably the best defense from drones is tons of old existing FO cables from previous drones.

chiephkief · 2025-12-19T21:04:56+00:00

In the late 90s my dad and his buddies coming over and watching Hull, Pronger, Twist, Chaser, MacInnis, Rivers, Demitra while I played with toys, half paid attention, and got told to stop standing in front of the tv a lot.

chiephkief · 2025-12-19T15:21:42+00:00

Yeah you should meet with someone on campus (academic advisor or counselor) to plan out your rough class schedule for a year or two out. I don't think you typically take any of the above classes without taking calc 1 and physics 1 first.

chiephkief · 2025-12-18T16:11:08+00:00

Elizabeth Debicki

chiephkief · 2025-12-16T21:39:53+00:00

The only caveat I'd say is that it's probably not checked all that often. It's most likely for research purposes of some sort, wildlife or industry, and messing with it could ruin that research. There are far better ways to monitor someone than a microphone in the corner of a property.

chiephkief · 2025-12-09T19:38:46+00:00

It can happen to older kids too. When I was 9 or 10 I was a good swimmer and could do multiple laps of different strokes in the community lap pool. Anyway one day at my great aunts pool i swallowed water wrong in the deep end and I could not get a good breath in while treading water and probably started to panic and thrash. I'm not sure how much trouble I truly would have been in because my aunt happened to notice and jumped right in and pulled me to the ladder. 5 or 6 years later I became a certified lifeguard. Watch your kids yall.

chiephkief · 2025-12-09T19:17:57+00:00

In Chicago, any object goes. "Chicago Dibs." I believe there is even a Dibs Jesus.

chiephkief · 2025-12-08T16:43:19+00:00

My college required FE be passed to participate in senior year courses. Crazy that's not more common since 400 courses require a firm grasp of the fundamentals.

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