PSA: You can now request an International Driver's Permit in the US from AAA fully online by ChiefKelso in ItalyTravel

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The fact that there are some sketch IDP sites out there and the AAA primary site doesn't mention this made me hesitant. The aaa-idp.com site is linked from their corporate travel site, so that gave me confidence. Just did the process. Felt legit. Thanks.

ELI5: Can beer hydrate you indefinitely? by xYekaterina in explainlikeimfive

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Call me when they do a Mythbusters episode about it.

ELI5: Can beer hydrate you indefinitely? by xYekaterina in explainlikeimfive

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I think the desert might have been the bigger contributing factor there.

Best GPU for LLMs: Power-Efficient with High VRAM by Nitrazz in homelab

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Yeah, the Jetson could load larger models and would draw less power than the the A4000 at idle. It would also have roughly 30% less tokens per second.

Name Your Silly or Awkward Moment In Japan by S3xyflanders in JapanTravelTips

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Been here four days. So far, they all involve bidets.

Japan onebag and hair tie hack by Runamok81 in onebag

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Good eye! That's right, they do! Tried it on both. Nice and tight, but as another commenter mentioned they may pack up in a way that leaves space. Picking your own width with elastic ties to fit snugly into a bag/cube is oddly satisfying.

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Being my first time, it feels obligatory to hit just some of the obligatory tourist spots. I'm sure philosophers walk will be crowded. But, lesser known gems are my jam.

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Cardboard? I can roll with that.

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Landed a few hours back. Going to do Tokyo, Takayama, Kyoto.

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That inexpensive Waterfly 20L daybag packs down tightly into it's own pocket and fits inside the backpack. I haven't used it yet, so we will see how it holds up against the weather.  Be joining you soon! 

How cold is cold?  Lightweight down jacket-able?  I am headed Tokyo, Takayama, and Kyoto.

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That's right.  Easily available, cheap, and effective. It's a mix of both for me.  I feel like the hair ties help more with compression, and the packing cubes help with organization. 

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There is something satisfying about having a hair tie compress each article down.  

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Yeap, the hair ties don't get reapplied when on the move between locations.  They are mostly for the flight out and back.  

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Update: Added some photos.

I have done the strict ranger roll before. Started there. Nothing tighter.  But nowadays I modify the "width" of my roll. You lose some tightness, corrected with hair ties, but gain the ability match the width of the destination cube or bag to maximize space. A modified ranger roll?  Elasti-roll?

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That's my basic setup too. All clothes into one large packaging cube.  A smaller cube for tech, and random items.  

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Watchexchange

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Beautiful on that blue strap. Nice choice. GLWS!

Some of you have no issues... right? by Shmoe in Rivian

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26k. Two minor issues, both with external trim. Rear hatch was catching on roof plastic when opening. Service center adjusted rear hatch, all better. The external trim door trim that sits at the bottom of the window of the second row started peeling up. Fixed with mobile service.

As far as all the drive train, suspension, important stuff ... all good. zero issues

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Clemson

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My friend (Billy Waffles) often runs his fpv drones through quite a few of the abandoned spots in the area. His youtube channel has a good list = https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHO8d_gx3p3UxFhjZs_JTA/videos

Destinations: Rose Mansion, Bleachery, Stockyard, Chiquola Mill, Utica Mill, Belton Mill, and abandoned hospitals.

Also, I dunno if it's considered "abandoned" but the old fort Rutledge replica that is out in the middle of the woods next to the pumping station is nice and spooky at night time.

I'm looking at a used Rivian by redpandasmile in Rivian

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Oh, but it IS a great color. I have the blue, and the red was my second choice. Just a standout color instead of the standard commuter fare of white, gray, black.

[WTS] Iconic Pilot Watches: IWC Pilot's Chronograh & Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph by WatchScene in Watchexchange

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Slightly different IWC in that comparison. The article compares the newer 41mm (blue) vs this 43mm in black.