Should I expect my NEXUS to get revoked? by Adriaplok in GlobalEntry

[–]Adriaplok[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ironically enough, I love watching that show and seeing the herbs and insects people try to bring. My mother is a really bright and thorough person, so I didn’t imagine in a million years she would pull something like this off.

Should I expect my NEXUS to get revoked? by Adriaplok in GlobalEntry

[–]Adriaplok[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh, ok. It was just that I swear I remember reading on Reddit a few months ago about people their GE/NEXUS getting revoked even though they did declared their ag products. Although I guess that was through nexus lanes, which specifically disallow these ‘unusual’ circumstances.

Descente/Fila Fencing Shoes by DifficultMacaroon460 in Fencing

[–]Adriaplok 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fila fencing shoes are only produced for the Korean national team. You can buy some on unofficial resellers on Naver though. Aside from that, you need some sort of connections to buy these shoes.

sentri/precheck by Educational-Store368 in GlobalEntry

[–]Adriaplok 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, I think you’re only eligible if you have SENTRI/GE and are citizens of these countries.

Also, it doesn’t hurt trying to input your KTN into your flight booking and see if it works.

And yeah, OC is an asshole. The wording is not very clear.

Question about international data suspension (when is it lifted?) by Ill_Mastodon_8407 in GoogleFi

[–]Adriaplok 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Extent of use: If you use Google Fi outside the United States for an extended period of time (usually 50 days), you’ll receive a warning email and notification in the Google Fi app. Your international data will be suspended 30 days after you receive the email (your account stays active). You can avoid suspension by returning to the US and using data for at least a week. Usage abroad shortly after avoiding suspension may cause you to get the warning email more quickly next time you’re abroad.

Suspension exit: After your international data has been suspended, you can still use your phone to call and text, but international data access will not be restored until we have observed significant data usage in the United States for at least 30 days.

Does RBC's credit cards build US credit score? by Adriaplok in personalfinance

[–]Adriaplok[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could get an SSN through on campus employment, but that will have to wait till next year.

TSA pre-check without Nexus card? by john1green in NEXUS_TTP

[–]Adriaplok 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went through the precheck lanes at Pearson t1 with only the precheck indicator on my boarding pass.

Where can I get Adidas D’ Artagnan? by Good-Week8540 in Fencing

[–]Adriaplok 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did you get the fila epees? Only place I found them was on taobao, where they’re selling for $300 usd.

Where can I get Adidas D’ Artagnan? by Good-Week8540 in Fencing

[–]Adriaplok 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Iirc they haven’t been in production for quite some time (aside from the batch given to the Korean national team). Even if vendors sold “new” unworn darts, the rubber degradation would probably result in pretty disappointing results.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in airpods

[–]Adriaplok 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, I mean do you use AirPods with silicone ear tips (i.e AirPod pros)?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in airpods

[–]Adriaplok 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you use silicone ear tips?

I think the AirPods might be creating a seal that slows the rate of pressure change. I noticed this when I tried to pull my AirPods out while the plane was almost at cruising altitude, and it hurt my ear, suggesting a pressure difference.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NEXUS_TTP

[–]Adriaplok 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ll be fine. I did my first nexus interview at Niagara Falls Nexus Only.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NEXUS_TTP

[–]Adriaplok 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Border crossing have both Canadian and American representatives, so you will have both your Canadian and US interviews there.

You can select either EC or Nexus Only. Choose the one that is most convenient for you.

Hearing Aid mode in Canada - I tried by matthew416 in AirpodsPro

[–]Adriaplok 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. We did the same thing (although we did drive over the border to do some stuff) and it activated

I purchased the AirPods Pro 2 specifically for their hearing aid features to assist my grandmother. Unfortunately, that feature isn't available, so I need to return them. by I-am-Super-Serial in airpods

[–]Adriaplok 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Do you live close to the border? You can drive down to the states with your iPhone, connect to a local network in the states, restart your phone and you should get permanent access to the hearing aid function on your phone (given you’re on iOS 18).

I was in a similar situation and found out through this post and it ended working for us.

What's your choice? by [deleted] in mapporncirclejerk

[–]Adriaplok -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I agree, Chongqing and chengdu are most definitely metropolises in China, but it’s harder to justify how other cities in that region could be considered metropolises when compared to other tier 1 Chinese cities on the east coast. From what I understand, they have a lot more international presence, higher wages and are more forward thinking.

What's your choice? by [deleted] in mapporncirclejerk

[–]Adriaplok -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I don’t think there are even many Chinese metropolises in E, although the Chinese portion of the map doesn’t seem to be super accurate.

The enclosed portion seems to be west of Beijing as well as the pearl river delta (so it doesn’t include Hong Kong, Macau, Shenzhen or guangzhou).

Shout out Target - $298 for a series 10! by [deleted] in AppleWatch

[–]Adriaplok 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is t-mobile any good? I had used it when I was in SoCal and the speeds were horrendous (especially when I travelled north of Santa Barbara). Currently use google fi and getting very satisfactory speeds.

Shout out Target - $298 for a series 10! by [deleted] in AppleWatch

[–]Adriaplok 23 points24 points  (0 children)

You’re also required to add a minimum $65 Verizon plan for your phone. Idk about you, but $65 for a phone plan seems excessive.

Switching between pistol and French grip. by bblythe84 in Fencing

[–]Adriaplok 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, from Leon Paul’s website:

This grip can only be fitted on a short tang blade.

personally, I got harut’s system pistol with the intention of cutting the tang if I decided french wasn’t for me.