history
I was reading analysis about the drama that the US president started recently in the UK when he came out in support of independence for North Ireland and how it has rekindled independence movements in Scotland and Wales. Some commentators believe it could lead to a break-up of the
hong kong
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee gave his 2026 Policy Address today. In it he announced a number of measures to encourage Hong Kongers to have more babies. I'm very interested in these policies because Hong Kong is my adopted home and I have an infant son who
performance
Dr. Gio Valiante on the Knowledge Project Podcast: You want to write a book. You write a book. You don’t wait for inspiration. You sit down every day and on the days where nothing’s coming, you stay in your seat and you write it badly because you have
apple
The Standard reports: The police on Monday noted that a security gap in the online checkout process—which bypassed the standard requirement for one-time verification passwords—has enabled scammers to ring up HK$25 million in fraudulent charges during the launch of Apple's latest smartphone series. During
driving
Dance like no one is watching I was driving this afternoon in Hong Kong and saw flashing headlights in my rearview mirror. A driver who had been speeding was suddenly tailgating me and wanted to pass. I was in the right-hand, overtaking lane because I had just been passing
bicycles
Earlier this year, I moved to the suburbs of Hong Kong and bought the first car of my adulthood this year in preparation for my new entry into family life. A downside of living in the suburbs in Hong Kong is that one needs to take a bus or drive
usa
Twenty-five years ago today, I was sitting in a history class called "The History of US Foreign Relations," at Wesleyan University in roughly a two-hour drive from New York City. A classmate's phone rang (or perhaps she got an text message...I don'
apple
Open Hacker News on any iPhone keynote day and, without fail, you'll see the same comments. Today with the launch of iPhone Duo, things were no different. "It's too big" "When are they bringing back the iPhone mini?" "It's
parenting
For those unfamiliar with babies, the "dream feed" is the middle-of-the-night feed around midnight. It is so named because it is given a few hours after his bedtime in the middle of his night sleep session when he is sleepy and should be dreaming. As
lifestyle
X user/digital nomad JuanSanchez on haircuts: Haircuts around the world from a dude who got cuts in 50 countries. You don't speak the language, what do you do in a foreign country at the barber? Step 1: show them a picture of you with the hair you
lifestyle
“Americans don’t have hobbies, they have houses” In the video below, rapper 50 Cent debunks the male dream of having a massive mansion: I think 50% of my reason for making a life in tiny-housing-Hong Kong is a reaction to growing up in a ridiculously large (but
parenting
Figuring out baby's sleep and how to manage your own life around it has been one of the hardest challenges of being a new parent to this point. Newborn babies can't really tell the difference between day and night and need to be fed very often,
hong kong
In Hong Kong, space is at a premium. Homes are small and cramped and buildings are built closely together in the area between the ocean and the mountains. While Hong Kong's housing constraints are in large part the outcome of self-imposed policy choices, there are some bright
health
After watching family members struggle with weight for decades, I’m convinced Costco is responsible for a significant portion of America’s health problems. Costco causes real challenges for people who are both frugal and have challenges controlling overeating. They feel like they’re being responsible…even intelligent…by buying
health
I donated blood yesterday at the Hong Kong Red Cross in Causeway Bay. I've donated blood on and off throughout my years in Hong Kong, largely because it's a fun, feel-good activity to do with friends. It has all the positive mental health benefits of
history
Living in what was once a British colony, reminders of the empire are everywhere and often what you'd expect. We drive on the wrong side of the road, there are some coins that have the Queen on them in circulation and the judges wear funny wigs. There'
geopolitics
The Angell Paradox can be roughly stated to say that when powerful countries with commercial trade impose tariffs or sanctions, they often hurt themselves more than they hurt others. This is because their tariffs or sanctions undermine the legal certainty needed for trade and countries now need to discount the
sailing
Boats, unlike solid land, exist to keep the people on the boat out of harm's way with "harm" being the 2/3rds of the surface of the earth that is covered by water. That's because humans, even ones who are very strong swimmers, can&
china
When people visit China, they often proclaim how safe it is. Deliveries are frequently left on a table outside hotels or housing on the side of the street or in the lobby and no one worries about their lunch or package being stolen. You can leave your phone, computer and
usa
When I graduated from university, I found myself in a Rust Belt whose manufacturing was well on its way to being hollowed out by the Wall Street-led offshoring movement. While I was never directly involved in manufacturing myself, growing up in Northeast Ohio in the heart of the Rust
bitcoin
Bloomberg writes: Bitcoin slipped back below $80,000 on Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh pledged to bring inflation back to target, pushing short-term Treasury yields higher and cooling some of the week’s risk-on momentum. The move was modest rather than a reversal of the broader
markets
The other day, a friend of mine excitedly told me about how one can buy absolutely massive lab grown diamonds in Shenzhen for very cheap. And then she showed off a massive, sparkling diamond on her finger and bragged about its very cheap price. Sometime after that, I met someone
bitcoin
The Bitcoin Association of Hong Kong's pre-Bitcoin Asia meetup was a massive success. Over 300 people signed up with additional 100s on the waiting list. The event was on the 7th floor of 79 Wyndham Street at Frank's Records. This is a vinyl record-themed
family
I've been protective of my hearing since I started listening to cassettes of children's music on a Sony Walkman in the late 1980s. I'd keep the volume low so as not to damage my hearing. I'd always wear ear protection when participating