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@adamjohnsonCHI Non sale items, yes. Jewel does throw out some strong front of the ad items.

Been saying Jewel is the most expensive grocery store in Chicago for over a year. Even more than Whole Paycheck. Never felt more vindicated.

@NathanQuinlanGC Conduit with 15awg wire ?

🛠️ Electrical pet peeve in the making… Yellow 12/2 everywhere for outlets + lights. Technically code compliant, but not how I’d run it. I prefer 14/2 only for lighting circuits because: • Cheaper (adds up when you’re pulling thousands of feet) • Easier to work with — more flexible, less bulk in boxes • Color coding makes future troubleshooting way nicer Not “wrong”… just not optimal. What do you guys run for lighting circuits? 12/2 or 14/2?

@slye Thoughts about small duct systems ?

Most HVAC contractors in America are trying to keep you in the 1990s. I had $15,000 cash to spend on a cold-climate heat pump. Nearly every contractor I contacted tried to talk me out of it or over-quote me an outrageous amount to deter me away. One guy spent 20 minutes explaining why variable-speed heat pumps are a scam. Another literally said he wouldn’t put one in his own house. Why? My guess: 1) They are ignorant of the latest technology 2) They don’t have the training to install/service the new systems 3) Their pockets get filled from big box old school HVAC manufacturers if they sell them Unfortunately, a new HVAC for most homeowners is very urgent so these contractors use this time crunch to overcharge or upsell inferior systems. Luckily, I bought a couple of $130 window AC units to hold me over for 2 weeks while I reached out to 15+ contractors. I received quotes ranging from $10,000 to over $24,000. Only 2 of the quotes included a modern cold-climate heat pump. After price matching and negotiations, I ultimately chose a Daikin Aurora Fit cold-climate inverter heat pump + 97% modulating gas furnace (true dual-fuel setup) Total cost after rebates = $13,000 This system usually goes for around $20,000. Here are the key takeaways I wish I had known before I started shopping: 1. Always demand a real Manual J load calculation. Don’t settle for a “rule of thumb” or register count. I had 3 different contractors give me 3 different sizes until one actually ran proper software. 2. True variable-speed inverter technology is worth it especially in a multi-level home. It runs longer at lower speeds, gives much better dehumidification, smoother temperatures, and is noticeably quieter. 3. Dual-fuel (heat pump + high-efficiency gas furnace) is often the smartest move in mixed climates (like my home in Louisville). The heat pump handles most of the year efficiently while the furnace only kicks in on the coldest days (if necessary) 4. Shop aggressively and negotiate hard. Buy yourself some time with some temporary/portable units. I got competing quotes and used them to drive the price down significantly. 5. Duct sealing, correct sizing/tonnage, and proper installation matter more than most people realize especially in older homes. 6. Have a detailed checklist to vet each contractor. An extremely helpful guide I had throughout the process was from @energysmartwv So why did I insist on cold climate heat pump? • Way better temperature balance upstairs (even without zoning) • Excellent dehumidification in humid summers • Significantly quieter operation • I’m expecting to save $60/month on electricity • Less reliance on gas and possibly eliminating the need altogether Modern cold-climate heat pumps are no longer experimental. They’re one of the smartest upgrades most homeowners can make right now. Do your homework to make sure you are getting the best system possible for your home. Don’t let old school contractors keep you in the past. Have you installed (or considered) a heat pump in a cold or mixed climate? Were the contractors helpful or did they try to talk you out of it?

@DocPriyamMD Always freaks me out to go under anesthesia, scariest part of surgery, so far no issues but what a great question. Where do we really “go” for that time?

Today a med student asked what actually happens to consciousness under GENERAL ANESTHESIA. The fact that we still don't have a real answer is terrifying.

@gotrice2024 Put a magnet over the dents

This ma ordered a new fridge for $1000 from Lowe’s. When it was delivered, the delivery men accidentally dented the right stainless steel panel on the door. The fridge still works great, but there are three unsightly dents. He reached out to Lowe’s and they took $500 off of the total price, so he ended up getting it for only $500. Would you have taken that deal and saved $500 or would you have taken the fridge back and had the give you a new one that was not damaged?

@ShaykhSulaiman Is this legit ?

CEASEFIRE UPDATE: IRAN-U.S DRAFT PROPOSAL ✅ Iran agrees to a 15-year enrichment suspension, with the exception of research reactors for medical isotopes. ✅ Iran’s stockpile of 60% and 20% uranium would be partially converted to reactor fuel, and partially ‘downblended’ to a lower enrichment level. However, it won’t leave Iran. ✅ Full IAEA supervison on Iran’s nuclear sites. ✅ Opening the Strait of Hormuz, with the possibility of collecting tolls. ✅ The U.S. will offer Iran phased sanctions relief ✅ The U.S. will unfreeze all Iranian assets currently frozen abroad, amounting to $20 Billion or more. ✅ The U.S. will commit to a non-aggression pact with Iran that is ensured through a UN National Security Council resolution and a treaty ratified by Congress. ✅ The U.S. will withdraw all its military forces from the Persian Gulf. Source: Amit Segal Israel Channel 12

@andywalkerhq $300 all in for a simple swap out is good price.

Battery died in my car. Called a mobile repair business. This is what they quoted me for replacement. What do you guys think?

@stoolpresidente Partial to Dino’s on Higgins but can’t argue with this place either.

Just about the best pizza in Chicago.

@DegaDelll What app is this ?

⭐️Apr 2: High-Yield Portfolio Update⭐️ 🟢Best Performer YTD: $MDST +2.1% 🔴Worst Performer YTD: $BLOX -17.1% 💰Total Invested: $1,750 💲Current NAV: $1,701 📈PnL (Unrealized): -$49 💵Total Dividends Paid to Date: $24.71 🟰Total Return $: -$24.29 🟰Total Return %: -1.4%

@TheLucyShow1 She don’t play around when it comes to dinner.

Wow!! 🤩 She prepared and packed food for her son and daughter in law who work 80hrs per week as resident doctors!

@MarkPuchinsky @EmpiresPod_ Shhhhhhhhh they might catch on.

@EmpiresPod_ The kids meal for adults is the cheat code. $7.49 for a single patty butter burger w/cheese + soda + fries + single scoop of custard w/ 1 topping. Collect the coupons and get your 10th kids meal free on top of collecting rewards. Best deal in the business

Culver’s 2025 data is out 🚨 The midwest burger giant had another big year: • Avg revenue: $4,145,665 (+7.5% YoY) • Avg EBITDA: ~13% (corporate locations) • Grew to 1,041 locations (+44) Only 4 failed franchises in 37 years - one of the steadiest brands out there 💰

@Trikslyr Rever rush in PVP.

Man, I used to watch my dad play this for hours. Goliaths were the best unit

@Wulden83 Supersonic was great. I wish they would make an updated version.

I am currently working on 2 new sets: 1) Ephemeral Fantasia 2) Aerobiz 3) A revision for King's Field 2 (KF1 USA) I am almost done with Aerobiz!

@paladinbst3k @KoeiTecmoUS I’d pay $200 for a modern aerobiz

@KoeiTecmoUS I immediately bought original Nobunaga's Ambition when available for PS5. How about Pacific Theater of Operations 2 and Aerobiz Supersonic? Genghis Khan and an early Romance of the Three Kingdoms would be popular. Games rely too much on video. I want to play the game

@silverlock Still have those !

Beyond the tech manuals, FASA even came out with record sheets so you could just photocopy the mechs you wanted to use.

@humbleblazer MJ poster

Somebody is still living in 1997 in 2026. I grt it tho. Simpler times.

@Grummz Starbuck would have been great for this role.

I don't think the new Lara Croft is working out so well.

@Coinvo Good decision

WOW: 🇨🇳🇪🇺 China and Europe will introduce new rules that require cars to have physical buttons. "We believe car controls must be 'blind-operable' and touchscreens can be a safety risk on the road." Follow @Coinvo

@SCHDaccumulator Need a monthly version.

$SCHD is the ultimate form of passive income. 100 stocks automatically rotated 4 times a year based on quality metrics. You literally don’t have to do anything besides buy, wait, and collect the 3.5% yield it provides 💰

@jackfriks Air fryer

what’s a material thing under $1000 you’ve bought that actually changed your life?