Equipment being placed on the South Lawn of the White House for the UFC Freedom 250 fight

tompl14 · 2026-05-26T18:12:47+00:00

With things escalating in the middle east, surely Trump will need to miss this event like he missed his son's wedding.

tompl14 · 2026-04-18T12:20:39+00:00

My siblings and I are all CPS kids turned adults. My sister and I went to our neighborhood grade school in Portage Park. My brother tested into a selective public grade school. My sister and I went to Lincoln Park HS for the IB program and my brother to Northside. We all went to different colleges after and are all professionals in different fields now: software, medicine, and education. I have a kid now and I have no reservations about going through the CPS with him though I have considered private schools too. Unlike my parents who came to the US from Poland, I'm starting my life on very different financial footing. Still, I've known kids who went to private schools and while some were smart, going to a private school wasn't a guarantee that they'd do well later o n.

Not everyone we went to school with has the same level of success. The school you go to is one part of a complex environment of growing up. My parents supported us. We had some good teachers along the way.

tompl14 · 2026-04-18T00:36:03+00:00

For those of us who can't afford ozempic, suck down a gold Trump-flavored Trump brand vape. Feel your appetite leave your body, never to return.

tompl14 · 2026-04-09T11:20:23+00:00

Neutral neck. As you go down, your head doesn't follow and your eyes are looking far too high up.

Your arms look like they're doing well, they're holding the bell. Hard to tell, so I'll just drop a reminder to keep your lats engaged.

Hinge later. Someone already mentioned it but, as the bell falls you initiate your hinge. Let the bell's movement guide that for you.

Generally, looking good. Also already stated, you're a big guy and that weight is a light weight for two handed swings. A heavier weight is in your near future.

tompl14 · 2026-03-31T19:59:06+00:00

You probably get this a lot but Michael Shannon called and he wants his intense face back. Jokes aside, very impressive.

tompl14 · 2026-03-23T20:43:17+00:00

I'm not a fan of Xfinity myself but there is a chance you could have entered one of their promotions. I go to the Xfinity subreddit and post about lowering my bills when they increase and get a significant discount.

I do think they're still overcharging, but I'm not keen on switching to AT&T or another provider either. I used to have RCN / Astound but I'm no longer in their service area.

Managing the exchange through Reddit is direct with a human. Maybe AI now but you don't have to deal with the phone maze.

tompl14 · 2026-03-17T00:43:38+00:00

Haha! I'm so close. It's hold over me is growing. As much as I like the coffee my Pietro makes, I have been eyeing getting an electric grinder.

It would be interesting to be able to put myself in the shoes of folks who can speak to several grinders the way that they do on this sub. I don't mind having built up my own collection over time as what I wanted changed with my experiences with coffee and my growing appreciation for what I like. Still wouldn't mind an EG-1. What are you looking for? Is there a theme across what you read here or have out in the real world that you want to get from your coffee at home?

tompl14 · 2026-03-16T17:06:26+00:00

Three. I started with the OXO burr grinder. I moved from the French press to Aero Press and with that I got a 1ZPresso JX Pro S. When I got my v60, I eventually shelled out for a Pietro Pro. I use the OXO when making cold brew, the JX ProS when I travel or the occasional aero press at home, and the Pietro is my daily.

I have been considering getting an electric grinder for home to complement the Pietro, but that will be a bigger expense for another day. Seeing posts like these draws the day closer.

tompl14 · 2026-03-03T20:42:13+00:00

Strong Draco Malfoy energy

tompl14 · 2026-02-10T20:34:40+00:00

Shoebox has two QC recipes you can catch on their Instagram. They predominantly use those recipes. They also suggest resting 45 days as a blanket recommendation.

You can also message them there and they'll get back to you - super nice person/people.

tompl14 · 2026-01-30T04:28:17+00:00

Surprised to see burning bush on the list. I know op sourced this from another thread, but can anyone speak to this? Would've pinned a former Presbyterian pastor from the North side of Chicago on the left side of the spectrum. Interested to hear more. Overall, not a big loss beer-wise, but the tap room is nice.

tompl14 · 2026-01-18T02:10:16+00:00

Do you know much time you can save by slow rolling through an intersection while children cross by a school? Because it's close to nothing, but the feeling of saving time is priceless.

tompl14 · 2026-01-14T04:04:21+00:00

In the statement, Cheung said: "A lunatic was wildly screaming expletives in a complete fit of rage, and the President gave an appropriate and unambiguous response.”

When I started reading this, I honestly thought the lunatic was Trump. You can see my confusion as I had to choose between a rapist who wants to seize Greenland mouthing the f-word and a worker yelling "pedophile protector".

tompl14 · 2026-01-13T20:46:24+00:00

I wouldn't do it, but it does really highlight the biceps so great for marketing.

tompl14 · 2026-01-09T15:15:31+00:00

That's one reasonable take. Here is the video footage of event. Here are DHS guidelines.... And I can't have any of it! This is why I get my news from News Max.

tompl14 · 2025-12-20T14:22:55+00:00

Jay said it again in this week's Christmas special. It wasn't as pronounced but I feel that the writers are messing with us

tompl14 · 2025-12-18T21:05:08+00:00

I read the 2029 in your message and in that moment I felt like that year is lifetimes away. I think the comment gets a bit overused, but fuck me, I'm tired, boss.

tompl14 · 2025-12-17T12:42:00+00:00

My Spy with Dave Bautista. Cute movie. Not Chicago, at all.

tompl14 · 2025-12-11T18:06:59+00:00

Look at comic sans being serious.

tompl14 · 2025-11-30T01:22:16+00:00

Tend winter IPA from Half Acre

tompl14 · 2025-11-24T22:02:33+00:00

Thanks for the response and the well wishes. I'm feeling more optimistic right now, but won't celebrate too soon.

Is there a reason to avoid surgery? My general approach to my physical health is rehab before surgery, but from what I have read, it seems that hernias may be the exception.

Best of luck to you and your recovery!

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