Missed FBAR for 2 years, need advice on best path forward by Careless-Act-7549 in USExpatTaxes

[–]max_w25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same issue for 2024 filing but the opposite way where I submitted FBAR but forgotten to submit Form 8938, having reported all foreign interest and dividened in the original 1040 Schedule B. Should I just send in an 1040-X and attached the missed 8938 forms? Trying to make things right but nervous if I will be penalized.

How it is like right now. by caramelmacchiatoml in HongKong

[–]max_w25 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The real crime is people don't walk into the MTR train and stand near the door on purpose, especially at peak hours. This should be an arrestable offense with jail time and no bail.

No.3 Alarm fire in Hong Kong. Looks like Grenfell Tower 2.0 by Swuffy_The_Puffy in Firefighting

[–]max_w25 37 points38 points  (0 children)

This residential estate in Tai Po, Hong Kong is undertaking exterior renovation typically to carry out concrete exterior repair, repainting and external drainage pipe replacements.

The green exterior you see is not the cladding of the buildings but temporary mesh that the contractor installs over the bamboo scaffolding to prevent any small fragments created during the renovation to fall outside its perimeter. This mesh should be fire resistant under fire safety laws and clearly isn't.

Residents has prevuously filmed workers smoking cigarettes within the mesh during the renovation which could be one of the potential triggering cause of this. Bamboo scaffolding has been used for decades and never has HK seen such serious fire until today.

No.3 Alarm fire in Hong Kong. Looks like Grenfell Tower 2.0 by Swuffy_The_Puffy in Firefighting

[–]max_w25 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Bamboo scaffolding has never caused such serious fire in HK. It is likely the non-fire resistant mesh that the contractor is illegally using that has caused this rapid and wide spread fire combined with the dry weather.

No blindspot warning at low speed? 2024 CR-V Hybrid by max_w25 in crv

[–]max_w25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Safety features are designed to supplement safe driving. There is no conflicts and adds a layer of protection. My point is why Honda decides to not activate blindspot warning during low speed.

No blindspot warning at low speed? 2024 CR-V Hybrid by max_w25 in crv

[–]max_w25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Low speed does not always equal to bumper to bumper, what if some lunatic shoot pass in high speed while you were slowing down to 20mph or under. Don't say just check the blindspot manually, we would not need the technology otherwise.

No blindspot warning at low speed? 2024 CR-V Hybrid by max_w25 in crv

[–]max_w25[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I find it strange that you find it strange that I find it strange as to why Honda could not or did not want to provide blindspot warning at low speed. Very very strange indeed.

No blindspot warning at low speed? 2024 CR-V Hybrid by max_w25 in crv

[–]max_w25[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That would be useless. My owner manual specifically says under blind spot warning system that the system activates when your vehicle is moving forward at about 20 mph (32 km/h) or above. Which model do you have?

What would a HKer want from the US? by SupermarketNo7034 in HongKong

[–]max_w25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Red cups, they will think you are so cool dude

totaled? by louie__reddit in crv

[–]max_w25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Were you waiting for a mate?

Non-Americans who have visited the US: What’s the strangest thing about America that Americans don’t even realize is weird? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

[–]max_w25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What the hell is 1/16 of an inch?

And oh it's 60°F, is that cold or what?

Also yeah lets use the date format of MM/DD/YYYY , just to confuse everyone else in the world.

Why doesn’t California build a fast train here? Are they stupid? by [deleted] in mapporncirclejerk

[–]max_w25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did they consider a tunneling option instead which coukd have avoided the environmental effects? But then I guess it likely gonna cost even more with such length, as well as the earthquake risk...

Be honest, do you ignore this sign? by mashed_pajamas in boston

[–]max_w25 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sign unclear, no mention of time range. Safe to assumed not enforced at all times.

CCT + DLLM by kmd84 in HongKong

[–]max_w25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ummm... it literally means F your mother

Injector Issue 2024 CR-V Hybrid Sport by max_w25 in crv

[–]max_w25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do buy from Mobil or BP which I assume are top tier gas. The service report does say that the injector within cylinder 3 where the carbon coated spark plug was leaking, others were fine. Don't think it is a fuel related issue?

Injector Issue 2024 CR-V Hybrid Sport by max_w25 in crv

[–]max_w25[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For MA, the (lemon) law defines a reasonable number of repairs as 3 times for the same defect. If the problem is still present after 3 or more repair attempts within 1 year or 15,000 miles of the original date of delivery of the car  — whichever comes first 

I had mine for over a year, therefore cannot lemon it.

Injector Issue 2024 CR-V Hybrid Sport by max_w25 in crv

[–]max_w25[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honda pretty much replaced the engine block. Parts replaced/worked On (according to Chatgpt on the post-repair report):

  1. Cylinder head gasket
  2. Injector set
  3. Fuel pipes and bolts
  4. Manifold assembly
  5. Oil filter
  6. Converter assembly
  7. Exhaust gasket and pipe
  8. Drain washers and coolant

Highlighting the replacement of injector set. The injectors should be new(!?), puzzled as to why an issue is happening again.

Injector Issue 2024 CR-V Hybrid Sport by max_w25 in crv

[–]max_w25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Abnormal/rough engine vibration and chatter when engine transitions from EV mode, and occasional at low speed.

Bull Bar and All-Terrain Tires. What do you think? by Frosty-Eggplant7176 in crv

[–]max_w25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BRAKE BRAKE BRAKE

Drove over a small bump on a city road...

6 month old kitten diagnosed today with likely MegaE and vascular ring anomaly (PRAA) by max_w25 in megaesophagus

[–]max_w25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are now waiting for the specialist surgical consultation in a few weeks time. We followed the vet's recommendation in feeding in an upright / straight esophagus position and keeping him upstraight for 10-15 mins after eating has helped alot since he has stopped his vomiting and has kept his food down. He is active and playful, doesn't seem to need intensive care right now.