Finally spotted a street view car here.
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Management Changes
Tom May 23, 2012 Hong Kong, Tech Stuff, Work
Pacnet’s had some shakeups . Taken from Google Cache: Now (23 May 2012):
Tom March 13, 2012 USA
Checks (cheques, the monetary instrument)
I’ve received my first cheque (‘check’) here. Went to an ATM to deposit it, and noticed my balance increased by $300 immediately. It’s quite surprising as usually none of the cheque funds wont be available until its cleared. Let’s see how long clearance takes.
Personal Identification
Don’t forget your ID. Doing lots of things here requires ID (bank account, post office, phone contract setup, etc) and rightly so. However, only form of valid ID here is my Passport, as I don’t have a Californian state issued drivers licence or ID. It’s a pain to always bring your passport, but don’t forget […]
Mobile (cell) Phone service in US
Critical thing these days to get set up early is a local phone service. Many people have said this could be very difficult without a social security number, but its easy, just a $500 deposit is required. so, $1000 poorer (500 for me and my mrs). The deposit will be returned after 12 months automatically, […]
Hello SF
Tom February 11, 2012 Life
Goodbye ????
It’s been good, even if you are too small and sometimes a bit mouldy. Ta ta.
To All the Haters…
Who be hating mainlanders eating in the train, take a look at yourselves in the mirror.
Hong Kong is not suitable for Human Life
Ergo This is mold growing in the corner of my room. I am a super hater of the humidity, so I already run the aircons all the time, as well as dehumidifier year round. Yet, this bigger colony grew. Wiping down the wall produced this. This isn’t dust, its the mold. Giving the walls a […]