Dave Pratt

Pritzker: If we don’t want to repeat history, then for god’s sake, in this moment, we better be strong enough to learn from it.

🚨 BREAKING: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says he’s going to rename Lake Michigan to “Lake Illinois.” EPIC TRUMP TROLL!!! 🤣

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Hi, everyone! I'm looking for recommendations for biographies or memoirs. For context, one of my recent favorites is “Shoe Dog.” Thanks in advance! #BookSky

Rare winter storm tracking from Kansas to Virginia: Starting Saturday night in CO, hitting STL Sunday AM, reaching DC by Sunday night. Some regions preparing for their heaviest snowfall in 10+ years. Subzero temps. This is NOT a typical winter weather system! #WinterStorm #news #climate

One-month trials like Veganuary are great - low commitment way to explore plant-based eating, improve health markers, and help the planet. Research shows most people maintain some changes. Give it a try! #health #diet

A glimmer of hope for beginning 2025. EV charging buildout progresses across party lines. Texas, Utah, Kentucky among Republican states with active charging station projects. #GreenTech #Tech #Climate

Brain Hack for New Year's Resolutions: Space out enjoyable experiences but do unpleasant tasks in one go. Our brains naturally habituate to both positive and negative stimuli. Use this to your advantage. #health #NewYear

NYE celebrations ranked by entertainment value: 1. Sydney 🇦🇺 2. London 🇬🇧 3. Dubai 🇦🇪 ⬇️ 30. Times Square #NYE #NewYearsEve

AI data centers creating power distortions in nearby residential areas. >50% of houses w/ worst power quality are w/i 20 miles of major data centers. With AI's volatile energy demands, this isn't just capacity - it's about grid stability. Old power infrastructure wasn't built for this. #Tech #News

Despite the challenges we face, this is a great time to be alive. I estimate that around 70% of Americans today enjoy a higher standard of living than John D. Rockefeller did, even though they have far less wealth. Let’s resist the urge to be pessimistic.

Pure musical alchemy. Highly recommend. #music

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Common belief debunked: Heels-only bridging does not increase glute activation compared to flat feet. An EMG study finds no significant difference in gluteus maximus activity between the two positions. However, the heels-only position did increase quadriceps activity. #fitness #training #gymsky

Recent nutrition research overturns long-held beliefs about egg cholesterol. The FDA now endorses eggs as a part of a healthy diet. #health #diet

Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates! 🎄

@codinginpublic.dev I’m enjoying your course so far. Good work! Unrelated question: do you think Pagefind is still the best option for adding search to a static or hybrid Astro blog?

The crypto generation gap is real: Under-40s are 7x more likely to use cryptocurrency than those over 70. Minority communities leading adoption at 33% compared to 14% of white users. #tech

Can’t begin the holidays without Colectivo. Best coffee in the Midwest. #coffee

Wow. Apple might have a problem on their hands. Luckily not many people use iPhones! 😆 #tech #AAPL

This is still one of my favorite tech stories of '24. NotebookLM podcasts are right up there. #tech #bluesky

Leafy vegetables, such as kale and collard greens, have enhanced nutrients when stir-fried (optimal time: 15 minutes), microwaved, or cooked using sous vide. However, steaming reduces their nutritional value #health #diet #cooking

Research links Western diet high in omega-6 (corn oil, soybean oil) to chronic inflammation in colorectal cancer, while omega-3 rich foods (salmon, sardines) show protective effects. #diet #health #news

Notable state variations in childhood flu vaccination: Iowa leads with 51% coverage (+6.5% from last year), while Idaho shows 15% coverage (-18.8%). Healthcare provider density and school-based programs — and possibly political leanings — impact rates. #health #news

The gut-brain connection is a two-way street: Your digestive system can both respond to and send signals about stress, inflammation & nutrition to your brain #health

New BMJ research: Consuming 5 or more servings/week of dark chocolate linked to 21% lower type 2 diabetes risk. doi.org/10.1136/bmj-... #health #diet

Routine cold showers reduced work sick days by 29% in large randomized trial. Even better results when combined with regular exercise - 54% fewer absences #health #fitness

It’s 51 degrees today in Chicagoland. 15-degree high on Thursday. That checks out.

Higher loads (>80% 1RM) produce superior strength gains compared to moderate/light loads, even when total work is equal. For maximal strength, prioritize heavier weights. #training #strength #fitness #gymsky

Heavy vs light weights for muscle growth? Meta-analysis shows similar hypertrophy with both when training to failure (8.3% vs 7% gains). Key factor is effort, not load #fitness #workout #gymsky

2-4 cups of coffee 60 mins before exercise improves reaction time, power output, and endurance in most studies. Contains ergogenic compounds beyond caffeine that improve performance #training #gymsky #fitness

Large-scale research finds 3-4 cups of coffee daily linked to 17% lower all-cause mortality and 19% lower cardiovascular death risk. #health #coffee

Interesting NYT piece on Bluesky's growth. Love the user experience here, but what about the business model? I'd welcome either NYT-style tasteful ads or a small no-ad fee. Rather know the plan upfront. Hope they can maintain this great UX while finding a sustainable, respectable path. #Bluesky

No improvements in sleep onset, efficiency, or fragmentation when taking ZMA before bed in athletes getting at least 6 hours of sleep. Save your money if nutrition is adequate. #health #fitness #FitnessSky #Gymsky

Both running and functional HIIT improve VO2max similarly (~11-13%) in just 4 weeks with 12-16 min sessions. Time-efficient cardio gains regardless of modality #fitness #training #gymsky

Just one HIIT session per week improved cardio fitness and reduced body fat in overweight adults, matching benefits of 3x/week moderate training. Game-changer for time-pressed beginners #fitness #training

Athletes using specialized lighting in training showed 17% faster action stopping and 36.3% faster movement initiation compared to the control group. Promising tech for sports performance #training #sports #gymsky #fitsky

Enjoy fitness podcasts for entertainment, but let's be real - the unsexy basics are what actually work. Regular exercise, good sleep, decent nutrition. No biohacks or mouth tape needed. Just boring consistency. “Trite is right.” #fitness #health #gymsky

Small daily habits add up like compound interest - they grow exponentially over time. Consistency in little things matters more than occasional big efforts. True growth comes from what you do every day. #health #training #gymsky

Prevention isn't just better than cure - it's easier. Small protective actions today save massive recovery work tomorrow. Treat your body and mind as irreplaceable - because they are. #health #fitness

Frequent sauna use (4-7x/week) linked to 66% lower dementia risk in 20-year study. Promising evidence for heat exposure, but more research needed to understand mechanisms. #health #fitness #Gymsky

Common belief busted: Heels-only bridging doesn't increase glute activation vs. feet flat. EMG study finds no significant difference in gluteus maximus activity between positions. However, heels-only did increase quad activity. #fitness #training #gymsky

Isometric squats may be preferable for pre-performance activation - similar power boost to dynamic squats but with less fatigue & muscle damage. Great for comp prep #fitness #training

The longer I practice, the more I see it: consistency trumps intensity in everything. Small steps, taken daily, lead to massive changes #fitness #health

The best workout time? When you'll actually do it consistently. Research shows adherence matters more than timing for long-term results #fitness #training

After 10+ years on Twitter, I left because the platform changed, not me. The reduced engineering/safety teams impact security, the product quality has declined significantly, and the suppression of external links limits meaningful discourse. Trust and integrity matter. #news #bluesky