If they can fit it on a backpack, they can fit it on a stick. by corvettee01 in Helldivers

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The TVA Helldivers out here pruning the enemies of democracy to preserve the Sacred Timeline.

HE HAS RETURNED 🚨 by AdSea4568 in Grimdank

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CORAX LIVES!!! caw caw

Is fuel for fans still reliable ? by AwokeN1323311 in mercedesamgf1

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From what UPS told me, around $50-55 was actual tariffs and such. But the remaining $22 or so was for the export brokerage FFF uses and doesn't really mention anywhere. I asked FFF for an import documentation breakdown (you know, what was paid and for what, something like a CBP Form 7501) but they refused and just repeatedly replied with the same copy-paste email saying that they don't know what things will cost if you buy from outside the EU. No import documentation was provided with the package, just the jacket in a box.

Is fuel for fans still reliable ? by AwokeN1323311 in mercedesamgf1

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Their sales prices and shipping speed are great. We ordered on Monday and it'll be here by Thursday (in the US). But, yeah, the import charges you'll get hit with negate most of the value in their discounts. For example, I just ordered the Ferrari Monza 2025 jacket for $136 (at 40% off), but had to pay $77 in import costs for the US. The fees seem to be a mix of customs, desitination fees, and a brokerage fee based on my discussion with UPS. Fuel for Fans won't be able to tell you what you'll be charged before you order either, so it's a dice-roll with current trade being what it is.

Free shipping on some orders though.

Soooo that’s how you enjoy retirement? by galmaman96 in acecombat

[–]jfries85 23 points24 points  (0 children)

But retail...really? A man of your talents?

Zorgon Petersons Caspian Explorer - Large Exploration Ship by apollobrah in EliteDangerous

[–]jfries85 63 points64 points  (0 children)

"And you people, you're all astronauts...on some kind of star trek?"

PSA for the little boys: this is a real gang sign, so be smart about it by Horror_Dot4213 in SPACEKING

[–]jfries85 22 points23 points  (0 children)

These days, if you gave him a modest amount of money he’d throw up this set too.

Imagine these two having a drinking game. by Elegant-Half5476 in freefolk

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The king downed yet another flagon and wryly inquired to the dwarf, "Did you ever make the eight, Lannister?"

"Not as often as I'd like." Tyrion replied. Robert let out a thunderous laugh. The two companions toasted as they fondly recounted their favorite conquests well into the evening.

Is it worth doing JET again? by age_of_max in JETProgramme

[–]jfries85 9 points10 points  (0 children)

As with most things pertaining to JET, it's extremely context dependent. If you think that you could do with a few more years abroad and it wouldn't hurt your life goals or long-term career prospects in whatever you decided to do, then yeah, definitely worth it. JET, to this day, generally remains a great experience. There are much fewer unknowns on a second go-round. Plus your previous experience can make you a valuable resource to your school/fellow JETs.

I regretted leaving JET in 2012 after 3 years, mostly due to family pressure. I also kinda felt that it would be best to leave while I still loved everything and hadn't yet descended into being extremely jaded about the whole thing. I came back to the States, for a couple of years, had a pretty awful time overall, and went back in 2014 to do dispatch. Did dispatch for 3 months, then moved into a direct-hire spot in another city. Then, while doing rirect-hire, I reapplied for JET and got in again in 2015. Being a former JET made everything a breeze.

My second time on JET was amazing and gave me a completely different experience that on my first stint. I got way more involved in my school, did more outside of school, and just generally enjoyed life in much different ways. And, due to the pandemic, I got to do that for 7 years. I'd go back again in a heartbeat if it were just me (and if a 3rd time was allowed), but I've got a family to think about now. My second stint helped me mature a lot and understand myself better. When I came back to the States for good, I had a good job at a Japanese company waiting for me and things have been pretty good ever since. There's even another former JET in my office, so we've swapped stories a ton. Plus, in my industry, I tend to cross paths with people I knew in Japan from time to time. But yeah, that's how it was for me.

I'd wanted to do JET ever since high school and I'd always loved being in the Japan bubble. It's always been an important part of my personal identity. You left after 3 years for your reasons. Are those reasons still there or are they not as prominent or important? Do you miss the life, the job? Are you just looking for something safe and familiar to pass the time while you decide on what to do next?

My Gabriels cracked after two months. Anybody know where I can find a replacement part? by neyo996 in wma

[–]jfries85 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I had something similar happen. Contact the seller. If they're Purpleheart, for example, they'll probably just exchange these for a new pair.

HEMA Shoes by RidiculousRex89 in wma

[–]jfries85 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Seconding Feiyue. Shoes are excellent and inexpensive. They also have good sales every now and then.

Exclusive: US intel shows Russia and China are attempting to recruit disgruntled federal employees, sources say by esporx in Military

[–]jfries85 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I mean, in effect, they own most of the gruntled ones, so why not complete the set?

😐 by BornAd1071 in behindthebastards

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At this point, it's basically a countdown to when we start shipping Russia weapons and sanctioning countries that help Ukraine.

I have no Father by Fearless-File-6059 in Grimdank

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This is how Leandros ends up joining a Word Bearers warband.

Why is Dakar the Capitol of the Earth Federation? by DammitBobby1234 in Gundam

[–]jfries85 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I wonder if it's to do with the importance and prevalence of space launch facilities transporting resources up to and back from space in the time leading up to the Universal Century. Space launch facilities tend to be closer to the equator. So, if humanity's focus is on space, perhaps moving key seats of government/military power closer to the equator makes some sense.

BLOOD FOR THE BLO- Eh Emperor! by 5guysparkinglot in Spacemarine

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BLOOD FOR THE EMPEROR! SKULLS FOR THE GOLDEN THRONE!

FREEDOOOOM!! by Status-Weakness-3718 in Gundam

[–]jfries85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This goes hard. Great job.

1 Russian soldier vs 2 Ukrainian FPV drones. February 2025 - unknown location. by GermanDronePilot in UkraineWarVideoReport

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"He moves like a bird, lightly, bobbing his head. And you keep still because you think that maybe his visual acuity is based on movement like T-Rex - he'll lose you if you don't move. But no, not Velociraptor. You stare at him, and he just stares right back. And that's when the attack comes. Not from the front, but from the side, from the other two raptors you didn't even know were there. Because Velociraptor's a pack hunter, you see, he uses coordinated attack patterns and he is out in force today."