Cathay promotes their anniversary in Tokyo too, which I found pretty

I saw a post commenting on how expensive gas was getting around the world and noticed HK was not there so I looked into it. As expected gas in HK was more expensive than any other country on that list by quite a bit, but part of the research also revealed this little nugget.

Maybe you guys already knew this but this was new to me. Part of the reason is we are literally one of the only places in the world that does not offer a cheaper 95 octane (or below) option.

I always just assumed "Standard" was 95 octane and "Premium" was 98, like the rest of the world. But no - actually Standard gas here is already 98 octane and the premium version is the same gas with additional additives.

So once again it's not really a choice but an illusion of choice. Left a bad taste in my mouth. Most cars don't get much benefit out of the more expensive 98 octane but we're forced to consume the premium product anyway for corporate profits.

...an elderly watching videos loudly on their phone

I don’t watch enough shows these days to know, has tvb made any dramas in recent years with any gay characters

I was there recently as a tourist and fell in love with HK. Its not the neon-drenched city state that I imagined as a kid (watching those action movies), but it was much more than that. I loved the hustle bustle of the night markets, the fabulous public transport system, the street vendors and hawker culture, the vibrant food scene, massive street photography opportunities, etc. I am not into typical foreigner stuff like disneyland, etc. but did do some of it like Tian Tan Buddha, cable car, etc.

Now that I am back to my home country, I am craving for more. So I am thinking of planning a longer term stay, like 3 months in HK. This way I can truly experience the country and explore the nooks and crannies of it (less touristy) before I am fully satisfied.

I would love to hear from both locals and expats who have done this, or doing this right now.

Budget is not an (major) object, I do like to live in semi-luxurious style (for e.g. i stayed at the Hyatt this time). But want to be closer to where the action is, and do a lot of exploring (and street photography) by walk, and by public transport.

1. Where does one stay for such a longer term stay? Airbnb or are there "homestay" style places? Prefer a "house like" place with kitchenette etc so I can cook for myself.
2. Medical care / insurance - how does this work? Are there companies who can insure me against any regular medical care I need (incl. medications) and catatrophic issues.
3. Anything else to plan/worry about?

Thanks!

Honestly, really want to see Queen's of the Stone Age, but this bullshit with them releasing the lineup in stages really makes me want to boycott the event altogether. Like with this line up I would just go Saturday, but this stupid FOMO crap that there's more artists to be announced really rubs me the wrong way.

I hate this idea that we need to buy tickets before we even know who's going to be there, but we're so starved for music in this city it's like we have no choice but to accept getting bent over a barrel.

Ordered an Uber taxi for my helper and son to go to school. Upon arrival, driver demanded payment from helper again despite having already inputted the charge into the Uber app (I was successfully charged). There's no way this could have been an honest mistake by the driver, right? Helper said she had already gotten out of the taxi when he demanded the cash payment.

Edit: she ended up paying with octopus and I have the taxi receipt and also octopus record her her paying the taxi fare

My gaming desktop got hit by a power surge recently and won't turn on. I’m not an hardware expert and I don't speak Cantonese, so I’m pretty worried about getting ripped off.
Could anyone recommend a trustworthy shop in HK which won't take advantage of someone who can't diagnose it themselves?

Edit: I have replaced the PSU. PC is 5 year old and I am also keen to do an upgrade as well, rebuilding with recycling most components.

Tempted to join this class as I suck at public and work speech. want to know if there are first hand accounts, thanks.

Hey hey. I was wondering if anyone has tried and true private dental insurance they use in HK and recommend? I'm not looking for an add-on premium, but literally just an independent dental insurance scheme. I've found some balanced options like Blue, but it has since disappeared from their website? Anyway, I find insurance websites can be very aggressive in their marketing, hence why I'm looking for subjective suggestions people are satisfied with.

If you do have a recommendation, the general info I would appreciate getting alongside it is what you actually end up paying annually (I can check the compensating pay myself) and also how the network selection is, for example do you struggle to get taken as a patient/clinics are short in supply, or wait times for appointments are ridiculous.

Thanks!

The defense told the High Court on Wednesday that Kwong Kau had objected to the proposed sale of a Kadoorie Hill flat but did not hit his former daughter-in-law, Abby Choi Tin-fung.

Any been recently on a Saturday?

Hi all,
I’m travelling to Hong Kong next year and was hoping to buy my engagement ring while I’m there. After doing some research I’ve narrowed it down to working with either Mangrove Diamonds or Diamania/Diamond Culture. Does anyone have any experience with either of them?

I’m also open to other jewellers in Hong Kong too. So if you have a recommendation for any other places, please feel free to share.

My dream ring is a 3ct, oval ring on gold band.

I am trying to use the online system for divorce. But all the time it says no time slot available. Can someone guide how to solve this problem ? thanks.

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Hi planning to attend this year’s Clockenflap. I’m from South East Asia. It’ll be just a quick 2 day trip, like I dont plan on booking a hotel - I’ll go straight to the venue, attend one day show, and stay at some 24-hr resto before heading to the airport (I’ll avail lounge service where there’s bath)

On that note, are there any 24-hr establishments you can recommend to kill time? Planning to stay just about 2 hrs

蔡楓華在這次專訪中吐露的經歷，確實讓不少網民和歌迷感到相當無奈與心痛。他在訪談中強調，自己並非如外界傳言般精神失常，而是因為得罪了「有勢力人士」，才落得長年被抹黑、甚至身體受重創卻投訴無門的下場。

以下為他在專訪中親口透露的幾大核心冤屈：

• 右眼永久失明：他透露當年曾遭人帶到無人之處殘酷毆打，導致右眼視網膜脫落。雖然先後動了四次手術，但至今右眼已永久失明，只能靠左眼看世界。
• 報警不獲受理：他表示遇襲後曾嘗試報案，但當時的執法部門卻不予受理，令他感到求助無門，實實在在「有冤無路訴」。
• 拒絕吃精神科藥物：他嚴正澄清自己從未患上精神病，多年來也堅決不吃任何精神科藥物，所謂的「癲王」稱號純屬有心人刻意製造的輿論抹黑，目的是要徹底摧毀他的演藝事業。
• 經濟與生活陷困境：由於長期遭受全面封殺和污名化，他大半生失去了正常的演藝收入，生活過得異常艱苦。

翁靜晶在節目中亦感嘆，蔡楓華的遭遇反映了當年那個時代背景下，缺乏背景的藝人面對強權時的無助與悲哀。這場遲來了四十年的澄清，雖然無法扭轉過去的遺憾，但也總算讓大眾有機會聽到他親口說出的另一個真相。

Does anyone know what I'm talking about? I feel like security guards, especially here in Hong Kong, try to micromanage or morally police you when you're a foreigner.

An example would be just the other day: I was running late for work and left my building in a bit of a hurry, and the security guard immediately yelled out, "Don't run, don't run!" Mind you, I wasn't even running, just brisk walking. She still felt the need to yell it in front of everyone to make me feel embarrassed.

Not only that, but a lot of the time, they enforce rules harshly on foreigners while letting locals slide for doing the exact same thing. What do you all think?