《The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People》16.01.2025

strings: special conditions or limits

affirm: to state clearly that something is true

imperative: a thing that is very important and needs immediate attention or action

permissive: allowing or showing a freedom of behavior that many people do not approve of

plead: to ask somebody for something in a very strong and serious way

As you go through life, you have the potential to mature from a paradigm of dependence, independence and interdependence; you must reach each one before you can progress to the next. This sequence is called the Maturity Continuum.

prestigious: respected and admired as very important or of very high quality

precede:  to happen before something or come before something/somebody in order

subtle: not very obvious or easy to notice

resolve: a determined desire to achieve something

renounce: to state publicly that you no longer have a particular belief or that you will no longer behave in a particular way

The Charter describes the Secretary-General as "chief administrative officer" of the Organization, who shall act in that capacity and perform "such other functions as are entrusted" to them by the Security Council, General Assembly, Economic and Social Council and other United Nations organs.

entrust: to make somebody responsible for doing something or taking care of somebody

diligently: in a way that shows care and effort in your work or duties

salvation: a way of protecting somebody from danger, disaster, loss, etc.

profound: very great

humility: the quality of not thinking that you are better than other people

steel: to prepare yourself to deal with something unpleasant

anticipation: the fact of seeing that something might happen in the future and perhaps doing something about it now

jeopardize DJ[ˋdʒepədaiz]: to risk harming or destroying something/somebody

acknowledge: to accept that something is true

disunity: a lack of agreement between people

complementary: two people or things that are complementary are different but together form a useful or attractive combination of skills, qualities or physical features

    Dag Hammarskjöld, past secretary-general of the United Nations, once made a profound, far-reaching statement: "It is more noble to give yourself completely to one individual than to labor diligently for the salvation of the masses."

    聯合國前任秘書長達格．哈馬舍爾德曾說過一句意味深長的話：「把自己完全奉獻給一個人，比為了拯救群眾、辛勤勞動更高尚。」

    Creating the unity necessary to run an effective business or a family or a marriage requires great personal strength and courage. No amount of technical administrative skill in laboring for the masses can make up for lack of nobility of personal character in developing relationships. It is at a very essential, one-on-one level that we live the primary laws of love and life.

    要創建一個有效運營的企業、家庭或婚姻所須的團結，需要極大的個人力量和勇氣。在為大眾服務的過程中，再多的行政管理技術，都無法彌補忽略發展核心人際關係的缺失。在一對一的基本層次上，我們才真正地實踐愛與生命的基本法則。

Stephen R. Covey "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People"

Online Dictionaries Used:

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Red meat and Dementia

Red meat and brain health: Studies have shown that consuming red meat, especially processed red meat like bacon and sausages, is associated with a higher risk of cognitive decline and dementia. This is thought to be due to the high levels of saturated fat and harmful additives in processed meats.

Iron and oxidation: Red meat is rich in heme iron, which can contribute to oxidative stress in the body. Oxidative stress is an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants, which can damage cells and tissues, including those in the brain.

Healthier alternatives: Replacing red meat with healthier protein sources like nuts, fish, and legumes can reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. These alternatives are lower in saturated fat and harmful additives, and they provide essential nutrients that support brain health.

紅肉與大腦健康： 研究顯示，食用紅肉，尤其是加工過的紅肉，例如煙肉和香腸，與認知能力衰退和失智症風險有關。這被認為是因為加工肉類含有大量飽和脂肪和有害的添加物。

鐵和氧化： 紅肉含有豐富的血紅素鐵，會造成人體氧化壓力。氧化壓力是自由基和抗氧化劑的不平衡，會損害細胞和組織，包括腦部的細胞和組織。

更健康的替代品： 以堅果、魚類和豆類等較健康的蛋白質來源取代紅肉，可降低認知能力衰退和失智症的風險。這些替代品的飽和脂肪和有害添加物含量較低，而且能提供有助於大腦健康的必要營養素。

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Closing the email

Sincerely,

formal email, to someone you do not know

Kind Regards,

formal email, to someone you know

明報社評

刑事化打擊公屋租上租 留意舉報濫用機制利弊

    政府加強打擊濫用公屋，「善用公屋資源獎勵」舉報計劃今起實施，房委會亦有意修例，將分租公屋單位牟利等行為刑事化。公屋是珍貴公共資源，將公屋單位當成「個人財產」暗中放租，屬嚴重濫用，應該嚴懲。現行法例下，房委會僅能終止合約，無權提出檢控，修例建議相信可以大大加強阻嚇力。過去兩年，透過加強住戶申報資產等方法，打擊濫用公屋，取得一定成果，現在政府引入「成功舉報有獎」機制，盼可找出隱蔽個案，亦有意見憂慮出現濫用舉報機制等問題，當局有責任密切留意措施「落地」後的情況，避免一法立一弊生。

Abbreviations

C.S.: Cross section

L.S.: Longitudinal section

Single Dollar Sign in Excel

A$1 (relative column and absolute row)

$A1 (absolute column and relative row)

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Table salt and water intake

假如有一天攝取較多食鹽，飲多一些清水會有幫助嗎？

    是的，喝更多的清水有助平衡體內攝取過多的食鹽。當你攝取過多的食鹽，身體會保留更多的水分來稀釋多餘的鈉，可能會導致腫脹和水腫。喝更多的水有助沖淡體內的鹽分，並促進腎臟排出多餘的鈉。不過，最好還是注意飲食中鹽分的攝取，保持均衡飲食。

If I consume too much table salt occasionally, is it a good idea to drink more water in order to help the body to excrete excess sodium?

    Yes, drinking more water can help your body to excrete excess sodium. When you consume a lot of salt, your body retains water to maintain a balance. By drinking more water, you can help your kidneys flush out the excess sodium through urine.

    However, it is important to maintain a balance and not to overconsume salt regularly. Too much sodium can lead to health issues like high blood pressure. If you find yourself consuming too much salt often, you might consider adjusting your diet to include more fresh fruits and vegetables, which are naturally low in sodium.

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