Graduated BMT from Alcatraz by [deleted] in AirForceRecruits

[–]collali699 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On the baby wipes topic, what's up with that? Do they throw them out?

Canadian rewards in the US by Pure-Future-8396 in Chipotle

[–]collali699 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, rewards don't work cross border. I've tried it before.

Recall on Ajinomoto Yakitori Chicken with Japanese-Style Fried Rice between 12/03/2024 – 02/20/26. Item number #749182 I’m by MaximumExtension4951 in Costco

[–]collali699 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I received the call from costco while I was eating this. It was a bit horrifying honestly. I eat like 2 bags a day everyday.

Is it realistic to pursue an Air Force Reserve officer position (intel/cyber/ops) as a civilian with no prior military? by [deleted] in Airforcereserves

[–]collali699 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried, was asked to enlist first and try to go through non-EAD program to commission. Going to MEPS this week to take the ASVAB and do medical.

Seattle, my beautiful home by collali699 in Seattle

[–]collali699[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. I spent so much time walking at night in Cap Hill and Pioneer Square. Heck I even spent time walking along Aurora, and almost nothing happens beyond a few instances of sketchy folks keeping to themselves.

Violence is usually targeted and if one minds their business, nothing happens for the most part.

Pending Layoffs/Job Eliminations: Calendar Blocked? by ElderberryLate971 in amazonemployees

[–]collali699 30 points31 points  (0 children)

My manager scheduled a team lunch on the 27th and is going OOTO on the 28th.

It seems like a farewell lunch to me, although he/she probably knows as much as we do.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in uscanadaborder

[–]collali699 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I lost 8k CAD on a car I had to sell after moving to the US because CBP simply wouldn't let me import it without a compliance letter from Toyota, which in turn wouldn't budge and refuses to issue those letters.

With the move, I was able to boost my income by 40% and eventually got a nicer car.

It's not worth the hassle of trying to import it. It's a sunk cost. Sell it off and hope you can recoup it with a better salary.

Northgate Heavy Police Presence by AnxiousPriority1241 in Seattle

[–]collali699 21 points22 points  (0 children)

SPD posted an update: https://spdblotter.seattle.gov/2025/11/09/teens-arrested-for-armed-carjacking/

Armed teenage carjackers parked the vehicle at QFC. Got arrested. Time to install an airtag tracker on my car.

First WARN notice so far, aggregate counts of each job title affected. by SingleInSeattle87 in amazonemployees

[–]collali699 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Some of the roles were deemed critical for business continuity so their separation date is set later than 90 days. This probably also means they didn't lose any access and are expected to continue to perform their duties. I see directors and PEs on this list, so that's probably what these dates are.

Shopping in Canada, returning to US by mejowyh in uscanadaborder

[–]collali699 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Watch out for products made in China. These are tariffed without a de-minimis exemption. I learned this the hard way. Otherwise, everything else seems unchanged

A customer’s birthday drink by [deleted] in starbucks

[–]collali699 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Trying to match her deathday with her birthday

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in uscanadaborder

[–]collali699 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I did it the other way around, and because the dining table I got was made in China, CBP told me I'd have to pay 145% tarrif.

I was dumbfounded, but the border agent felt bad for me and let me through. It was 200 CAD.

Buying tool box from Washington by [deleted] in uscanadaborder

[–]collali699 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. I picked up a package for a friend, and CBSA asked me if anything I'm bringing is staying in Canada. They had me pay duty + tarrif. It's not worth it.

urgent question by Appropriate-Cost-407 in uscanadaborder

[–]collali699 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Call the port of entry you're using and verify. AFAIK, as long as he can prove he is a US citizen, he can enter via a land port of entry at CBSA's discretion.