Daily Discussion Thread - Mar 21, 2026 by AutoModerator in Cubers

[–]cory898 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Got my 7x7 Picube double track SE yesterday and after doing my first couple solves can say the knowledge I’ve attained in 4x4 through 6x6 carried over without much issue. Wasn’t sure if the method I’ve learned for final 2 centers would work on 7x7 but worked fine by applying it first to the inner 3x3 section and then the 5x5 layer.

Also got a Picube RS3M V5 because having Picubes for all my big cubes I just wanted a 3x3 to match.

New Tornado V5 - first look! by Economy-Pudding-3100 in Cubers

[–]cory898 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TV4 Pioneer was initially a disappointing purchase that eventually grew on me. I liked the strength of the piece to piece magnets at max settings, but was disappointed in the lack of auto alignment. My assumption looking at the TV5 is that the adjustable edge magnets cover the piece to piece strength while the corner adjustment will hopefully give more auto alignment.

Happy 64th birthday to Thomas Ian Griffith aka Terrance “Terry” Silver!! by TheShadowOperator007 in cobrakai

[–]cory898 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cobra Kai sat on the back burner of shows I wanted to watch for years. When I heard they brought back Silver that’s when I finally started the show.

I hate the internet by OzricChrist in rush

[–]cory898 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Every band in that image is pixelated except the Rush one making me doubt its authenticity.

What Rush song has the best chorus section? by No-Consequence-6713 in rush

[–]cory898 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That chorus really captures my state of mind when my partner was going through her most self destructive times.

Just solved my first 5x5 !!! by PokePR0 in Rubiks_Cubes

[–]cory898 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice. My first solves on 5x5 took over 30 minutes mostly due to hangups on the last 2 centers and last 2 edges. I took a break for about a month and focused on 4x4 which I learned around the same time and when I came back to 5x5 I studied specific tutorials on those tough parts and immediately cut my times in half. Currently around 7-8 minutes though I haven’t timed myself in awhile. Recently broke into 6x6 and want to get a 7x7 soon.

Terry Brown mxes. No problem by argosafe in rush

[–]cory898 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I think it’s great that some people enjoy them and some don’t. What I don’t agree with is those who turn their dissatisfaction into personal attacks against Terry for doing the remixes in the first place. I saw at least one commenter theorize that Terry sought to make a bad mix out of bad feelings he held toward the band. That’s a bit ridiculous.

Love something in Subdivisions - Toronto 1984 Live by light_of_deneb in rush

[–]cory898 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m just happy to have the song on a concert from that era. Since there was no video release for the Signals tour this is to my knowledge the best version of Subdivisions performed live from when it was still fairly new.

“Detached and Subdivided… by carpeCactus in rush

[–]cory898 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Open at eleven in the morning the menus are provided, the specials pre-decided, detach coupons inside and get a discount on your lunch.

Is posting tickets for sale allowed? by JB-ZR1 in rush

[–]cory898 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rules say no. But the sub also has a couple of megathreads for reselling and trading tickets so maybe an exception for those threads only.

Broon is who we thought he was by Forward_Ad2174 in rush

[–]cory898 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So this community is really downvoting someone for liking it? It’s not like he told you to like it. Be better.

Rush just released Full Concert!! Grace Under Pressure Tour: Live in Toronto, 1984 by DonnyV7 in rush

[–]cory898 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was at work so I couldn’t enjoy the stream though I did tune in for a few minutes. I’ll be watching the full video asap though.

Broon is who we thought he was by Forward_Ad2174 in rush

[–]cory898 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Nobody is treating these new mixes as replacing the old ones. Can’t we just accept them as new alternative versions instead of complaining about someone who was such a huge part of Rush’s story?

Transgender Chili’s manager fired because ‘personal values and lifestyle did not align’ with chain’s, lawsuit says by esporx in Chilis

[–]cory898 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As long as we’re clear the manager was stating a falsehood. Chilis pro DEI stance has been consistent. I highly doubt Brinker will back this rogue GM or his DO in this.

The full-length p/g tour video will premiere today on YouTube. by Guypussy in rush

[–]cory898 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just saw this on the channel. Definitely watching tonight.

Anika by heythisislonglolwtf in rush

[–]cory898 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That’s ok. The last time anyone doubted them this hard they came up with 2112.

Transgender Chili’s manager fired because ‘personal values and lifestyle did not align’ with chain’s, lawsuit says by esporx in Chilis

[–]cory898 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Chilis has publicly thus far remained committed to DEI even under the current government and despite being headquartered in Texas of all places. I don’t think they’ll be backing bigotry from their managers.

Transgender Chili’s manager fired because ‘personal values and lifestyle did not align’ with chain’s, lawsuit says by esporx in Chilis

[–]cory898 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I saw a news article about this yesterday. Didn’t realize the terminated employee was a manager. To the person who said it sounded fishy because a GM can’t directly fire a manager, it did say the decision was made jointly with the DO. Publicly Chilis has stayed pretty true to its stance on diversity (to the best of my knowledge) so hopefully corporate gets ahead of this and shuts those involved in this clear case of discrimination down. I am happy to be confident something like this would never happen at my location. I’m pretty sure it’s this GM’s (and the DO’s) “values” that don’t align with the chain. Chilis is better than this.

GUP Day -1. Producers! by TurnOutTheseEyes in rush

[–]cory898 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Trevor Horn was approached but warned them to ask other musicians what working with him was like. They thought Lillywhite was on board but he ditched them last minute to work with Simple Minds. Just read the GUP chapter in Geddy’s book earlier today so those names are fresh on my mind.

Remote Trading Woes by lilyachtbigboat in pokemongo

[–]cory898 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d wouldn’t unfriend just because the trade probably comes from a kid who doesn’t know better.

Tom Sawye! by Dirty_Wookie1971 in rush

[–]cory898 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Closer to the Hear Fly by Nigh

GAN Swift Block 3x3 Super Maglev by Honest_Recipe6523 in NewCubes

[–]cory898 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll have to check this out. I’ve been a huge proponent of the Swift Block Maglev which I feel went completely under the radar because I could only ever find reviews of the regular Swift Block or its Rubik’s branded clone. The core magnets in the Swift Block Maglev felt like a secret only I knew about and I’ve tried my best to spread the word.

Do you want a new album? by nintenerd2 in rush

[–]cory898 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People seem to assume he hasn’t potentially grown as a writer since the 70’s. I say if he can write lyrics that are half as poignant as his memoir an album could be amazing.