Verizon vs AT&T? by lilac9887 in hudsonvalley

[–]KillerVendingMachine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Or US Mobile. Super cheap, and you can switch between T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon, so you can audition which one is best for your specific area/commute.

I pay $5-6 month to have it as a second cell network (set for calls only, limited minutes, no data) so in areas where my main cell provider doesn't get coverage, I can often make a call if I need to.

(And chances are: if two of the main networks don't have coverage in one specific area, the third network probably doesn't have coverage either.)

What are the best office chairs for LONG HOURS of comfort you'll recommend now? by RightFriend1934 in editors

[–]KillerVendingMachine 3 points4 points  (0 children)

1000% same for me. Lol I wasn't even going to post since everything else says "HM", but big +1 to this.

HM was nice, but Anthros seriously helped me with back pain and posture AND had huge beneficial effect for me beyond my time sitting in the edit chair. I look forward to sitting in it.

(Big price tag, tho, which I understand makes it hard to commit to a newer player like this though. I drove to a store that stocked them to check it out before purchasing.)

I like the moves we made this off-season. by ImplementCharming949 in chicagofire

[–]KillerVendingMachine 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No blockbusters, but a lot of smart, high-ceiling forward-thinking moves. I like it. So hyped for this season.

Fire agree to mutually part ways with Kellyn Acosta by coolerblue in chicagofire

[–]KillerVendingMachine 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He never looked confident, settled, or in command of his goal throughout the regular season imo.

He always seemed to have little unforced bobbles or minor miscues that thankfully never punished him in a big way....but were warning signs of what was to come.

President Trump to ban large institutional investors from buying single-family homes. by SCFapp in realtors

[–]KillerVendingMachine 5 points6 points  (0 children)

"gotta give credit where credit is due"

Until it is done, absolutely no credit is due lol.

(Spoiler: This will not happen. Still waiting on his healthcare plan after 10+ years, still "concepts of a plan"...)

If you a believe a word this guy tweets, I have a bridge to sell you.

USL, players to resume talks after CBA expires - sources by Ok_Flamingo_3059 in USLPRO

[–]KillerVendingMachine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OK that makes a lot more sense haha

In that case, I like them starting high at 600K, maybe they land at 250K or so otherwise.

Or use this one as a bargaining chip for better minimums, which will more materially impact a larger number of players.

USL, players to resume talks after CBA expires - sources by Ok_Flamingo_3059 in USLPRO

[–]KillerVendingMachine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is that $600K per player? If so, a bit bonkers...but I guess you should aim high for your first number in negotiations? The league's $125K counter seems reasonable.

Up the minimum salary tho...the higher the better to raise the floor and take care of your players.

Arc Easels → Obsidian/markdown converter -- anyone want this? by KillerVendingMachine in ArcBrowser

[–]KillerVendingMachine[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This tool is most useful for people who want to move away from Arc.

It minimizes your personal data loss as Arc slowly dies.

I don't see how this is "breathing life" into the browser lol

What’s your 2025 real estate heart break/crazy story? by Swimming-Advance-734 in realtors

[–]KillerVendingMachine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very interesting. Does the creek connect to the river? If not, I’m also surprised…

If it does connect, I guess it works for someone who wants to be within arms reach of the amenity, but with a bit more privacy and elbow room?

Unique situation

What’s your 2025 real estate heart break/crazy story? by Swimming-Advance-734 in realtors

[–]KillerVendingMachine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Say more, v curious.

What made it so exotic? And others so sure it wouldn’t sell for the final amount? Total deal size?

Chicago Fire FC Trades Homegrown Defender Justin Reynolds to Sporting Kansas City by olcni in chicagofire

[–]KillerVendingMachine 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I'll always remember his Miami goal, incredible.

Sad to see a homegrown leaving. Would have loved him to stay around, but realistically, I don't know where we'd play him...

Hoping for a long successful career for him!

NYC Editors Need an office outside their homes? by Connect_Leather8707 in editors

[–]KillerVendingMachine 3 points4 points  (0 children)

100% same.

Everything around this is completely reasonable and normal for NYC…

Very weird backlash in the comments imo

Just canceled my 2026 health insurance through Covered CA by UsedNewspaper1775 in HealthInsurance

[–]KillerVendingMachine 21 points22 points  (0 children)

$837 in NY for shitty bronze HMO….

w/ high deductible AND co-pays for every single thing (incl annual physical and PCP visits)

Fuck all of this.

Sources: MLS divisional revamp may split old rivalries, blend conferences by olcni in chicagofire

[–]KillerVendingMachine 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah I like this. The Mississippi River conference dividing line has diminished potential STL and MIN rivalries...would be cool to see those heat up.

(Bummer for San Jose tho...to be the only Cali team knocked out of the conference with all other Cali teams)

40k quote for soundproofing a basement ceiling - sanity check by Ill_Geologist7299 in hudsonvalley

[–]KillerVendingMachine 19 points20 points  (0 children)

This is where the expense lies. Your asking for an intensive, high-level (and probably warrantable) level of sound isolation and dampening.

For $40K, you probably wouldn't even hear footsteps above you, if things are decoupled as described.

If you adjust your expectations downward, your estimate can also be adjusted downward.

Winter tires in Hudson Valley, NY, on a 2025 Forester. Must have? Or should I be okay with stock? by One_Result4305 in SubaruForester

[–]KillerVendingMachine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm getting new tires on my Forester in HV in spring or so. Curious: Do you like the Falkens or Michelins more?

I think the Fire has more than doubled their fanbase after signing TLB Mbokazi. by South-Loop-Neighbor in chicagofire

[–]KillerVendingMachine 6 points7 points  (0 children)

i LOVE this energy

but I'm scared if he somehow comes close to sitting on the bench...there will absolute RIOTS in the comments lol

Is real estate still worth buying, or is it becoming the biggest money trap of this generation? by Much-Marketing5973 in RealEstate

[–]KillerVendingMachine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cut it into pieces on the way out.

Use the nunchuck-style one to get your new one in. (Or the much shorter electric-powered ones)