snappy: quickly made or done
barge in on: to suddenly and rudely interrupt or disturb (something or someone)
flunk out: to be dismissed from a school or college for failure
infirmary: a place (as in a school or prison) where sick or injured individuals receive care and treatment
smack: US, informal : boastful or insulting language especially between opponents : smack talk, trash talk —usually used in the phrase talk smack
yank: to pull or extract with a quick vigorous movement
horse around: to engage in horseplay
jitterbug: a jazz variation of the two-step in which couples swing, balance, and twirl in standardized patterns and often with vigorous acrobatics
chop: a small cut of meat often including part of a rib
splitting headache: a very bad headache
broke: penniless
penniless: destitute of money
destitute: lacking something needed or desirable
pail: a usually cylindrical container with a handle
Online Dictionary Used: https://www.merriam-webster.com
港台節目《鏗鏘集》2019年邀請港大微生物學系講座教授袁國勇，教市民洗水果方法，袁國勇在節目中表示，水果表面含抗藥性細菌，但可透過清水加洗手液及熱水這3個步驟，可100%殺菌。
袁國勇在節目中表示，很多水果表面會噴上抗生素，令水果不會太快腐壞，因此附在上面的細菌已含抗藥性，他提到，吃水果前，必須先清洗乾淨，以保障個人健康。
至於如何清洗，袁國勇教授親自示範如何洗水果，首先用自來水清洗；然後加上一些洗手液沖洗乾淨；若只進行這兩個步驟，他稱，只能減低表面95%的細菌。
袁國勇續稱，故此需將剛用洗手液沖洗乾淨的水果，浸在攝氏72度或以上的水約15秒，即可100%殺菌。他強調，若浸在65度或以下的熱水中，則需要至少30分鐘。
袁國勇早前建議市民只飲用或進食煮熟的水或食物，而進食生果前，最簡單是進食或去皮前，應將生果持續浸於非常熱的水中1至2分鐘殺菌。
根據資料顯示，各種細菌均有不同殺滅溫度，其中腸道出血性大腸桿菌並不耐熱，在攝氏75℃度加熱超過1分鐘後，即可被殺死。
周厲王統治時，在經濟和政治上採取了許多嚴厲措施，期望加強自己的權威，結果反而激化了矛盾。
店長Whatsapp Text︰「請問邊位同事走最後？點解D$可以放枱面，又唔同我講離店叫我反鎖門，請問為什麼呢？冇常識？富二代大把錢賠？Angry Emoji」
同事A Whatsapp Text: 「唔好意思 係我冇放好啲錢就走咗 Two Emoji」
我和同事 A 同是埋數職員，我經驗較豐富，自己亦有責任。
隔天，同事 Y 和我閒聊︰「大家姐在群組上的講話對事唔對人。」
我說︰「係對人唔對事。」
同事 Y 道︰「你講得對，佢邊有咁好。」
我心諗，同事 Y 做咗咁多年人，一聽就知道是含沙射影。
父親知道此事後對我說︰「長此下去，她的管治威信將會下滑。」
在職場上，我曾經為了生存而閱讀了《孫子兵法》原文。
到最近，為了減低戾氣，重新簡略閱讀《論語》，暫不看典故。
得出的結論是︰仁者無敵，不是說所向披靡，而是友善能夠減少干戈。
我不會惡意激怒他人，而她又性格暴躁，morbid obesity，血壓藥服至最高劑量。
有一次，她腳痛，紮腳企收銀。她問我，腳黑了，怎麼辦？
我叫她立刻鬆綁，休息一下。如果死忍，雙腳已經需要截肢。
爸爸告訴我，無知是罪，施恩莫望報，千萬不要掛在嘴邊。
聲明︰我家不是富有人家，中產都談不上，自己更是低收入人士。
風聲夾雜著粗糙的回憶飄過
我現在才意識到縈繞在喉嚨的苦澀
我不斷重複著無法回答的問題，卻沒有學會
好像害怕明天又會改變
你會專注於陰影的增長，你會感慨一些事情
這一切都不是我所憧憬的未來
由於數字感光元件不再具有單一尺寸規格，焦距與視角不再具有統一的關連。 為了讓焦距與視角重新具有關連，故產生了「等效焦距」的攝影術語。 「等效焦距」最早的定義為「35mm等效焦距」，意思是「在35mm底片相機上，具有相同視角的焦距」。
焦距較短
- 捕捉到較多景物（=視角更廣）
- 使遠處的物體看來更小（=放大率更低）
焦距較長
- 捕捉到較少景物（=視角較窄）
- 使遠處的物體看來更大（=放大率更高）
Edited from https://snapshot.canon-asia.com
基因可以影響你嗜好甜食。《美國臨床營養學》發表了一項研究發現，高達一半人傾向嗜甜可能是遺傳因素所造成。
許多科學家認為，我們渴望甜食可能是本能反應，因為葡萄糖對於我們生存起著重要作用。身體所有細胞尤其大腦的神經細胞特別需要葡萄糖，原因神經元沒有存儲葡萄糖的能力，需要從血中恆定地獲取糖。
據很多動物和人體醫學研究。進食加工高糖，就好像可卡因和香煙上癮的情況。原因是大腦（眼眶額葉皮層）的決策區釋放多巴胺激增，這與吸食可卡因的反應相同。有科學證據表明，當吸毒者渴望可卡因時與食甜品人士比較，相同的大腦區域也被激活，這證明糖上癮是的確存在。
2016年10月13日
Original Passages
"You know that song 'If a body catch a body coming through the rye'? I'd like---"
"It's 'If a body meet a body coming through the rye'!" old Phoebe said. "It's a poem. By Robert Burns."
"I know it's a poem by Robert Burns."
She was right, though. It is "If a body meet a body coming through the rye." I didn't know it then, though.
"I thought it was 'If a body catch a body,'" I said. "Anyway, I keep picturing all these little kids playing some game in this big field of rye and all. Thousands of little kids, and nobody's around---nobody big, I mean---except me. And I'm standing on the edge of some crazy cliff. What I have to do, I have to catch everybody if they start to go over the cliff---I mean if they're running and they don't look where they're going I have to come out from somewhere and catch them. That's all I'd do all day. I'd just be the catcher in the rye and all. I know it's crazy, but that's the only thing I'd really like to be. I know it's crazy."
"你知道那首歌「如果一個人在麥田抓到另一個人」嗎？我想 - -"
"是「如果一個人經麥田遇到一個人」！"老Phoebe說。"這是一首詩。Robert Burns寫的"
「我知道那是Robert Burns的詩」
她說得沒錯。是 「如果一個人在麥田遇到另一個人」 之後的我都不知道。
"我以為是'如果一個人抓到另一個人,'" 我說。"總之，我一直在想像這些小孩子在這一大片黑麥地裡玩遊戲的情景。成千上萬的小孩子，四處空無一人--我是說，沒有大人--除了我。我站在瘋狂的懸崖邊上。我必須做的是，如果每個人都開始往懸崖邊跑，我必須抓住他們--我是說，如果他們跑的時候不看路，我必須從某個地方跑出來抓住他們。這就是我整天要做的事。我就像麥田裡的捕手一樣。我知道這很瘋狂，但這就是我唯一想做的事。「我知道這很瘋狂」。
Analysis
Holden’s fantasy about becoming “the catcher in the rye” is rather abstract and surreal (超現實的), but it spotlights his desire to preserve what little innocence he believes is left in the world. To him, children represent the purity of youth, but he recognizes that this purity inevitably recedes as they grow older. For this reason, he wants to protect this purity from corruption (腐化墮落), and wishes he could spend all of his time keeping the hardships of the adult world at bay. In and of itself, this is a rather innocent and naive thing to want, and this naivety becomes even more pronounced when readers consider the song Holden is quoting. Indeed, “Comin’ Thro’ the Rye” is an old poem set to a folk melody that has extremely sexually explicit implications—implications that Holden completely misunderstands. When he quotes it, then, he not only exhibits his attachment to innocence, but inadvertently demonstrates that he himself is still quite innocent and immature when it comes to adult matters.
Holden 對於成為「麥田守望者」的幻想頗為抽象和超現實，但卻突顯出他希望保留他認為世界上僅存的一點純真。對他來說，孩子代表著青春的純潔，但他意識到這種純潔不可避免地會隨著年齡的增長而消退。因此，他想要保護這份純潔不被蠶食，並希望自己能將所有的時間都花在遠離成人世界的艱辛上。這本身就是一件相當天真無邪的事情，而當讀者考慮到Holden所引用的歌曲時，這種天真無邪的想法就更加明顯了。事實上，"Comin' Thro' the Rye "是一首以民謠旋律為背景的古老詩歌，具有極為露骨的性暗示---Holden完全誤解了這種暗示。因此，當他引用這首歌時，他不僅表現出他對純真的執著，也在不經意之間證明了他自己在成人事務上仍然相當天真和不成熟。
Translated by DeepL and edited
ostracize: to exclude from a group by common consent
ranch: a large farm for raising horses, beef cattle, or sheep
snotty: annoyingly or spitefully unpleasant
pinch: squeeze
dopey: dulled by alcohol or a narcotic
fraternity: a group of people associated or formally organized for a common purpose, interest, or pleasure
stinking: lousy
incognito: with one's identity concealed
chuckle: to laugh inwardly or quietly
puke: vomit
smack: to close and open (lips) noisily and often in rapid succession especially in eating
cockeyed: turned or tilted to one side
rim: the outer often curved or circular edge or border of something
conceited: having or showing an excessively high opinion of oneself
squeal: to make a shrill cry or noise
turtleneck: a high close-fitting turnover collar used especially for sweaters
hotshot: a talented or successful person who often has a showy or flashy manner
slap: to strike sharply with or as if with the open hand
belch: to expel gas suddenly from the stomach through the mouth
Online Dictionary Used: https://www.merriam-webster.com
Consistently consuming very hot foods and beverages can contribute to enamel erosion over time. Enamel is the first line of defense against temperature extremes, and once it’s compromised, your teeth become more vulnerable to damage.
長期食用非常熱的食物和飲料會令琺瑯質受到侵蝕。琺瑯質是抵抗極端溫度的第一道防線，一旦琺瑯質受損，你的牙齒就更容易受到傷害。
正值（+）曝光補償
背光主體、反光度高的主體（白色或接近白色的色彩）及明亮的場景會產生比肉眼所見較暗的相片。在這些情況下，應使用正值曝光補償。
負值（-）曝光補償
低（黑色或接近黑色）的主體及陰暗的場景會令相片顯得比肉眼所見的實際場景光。這樣可能會導致色彩細節爆光，尤其是當您正在拍攝環境陰暗的場景如夕陽時。使用負值曝光補償有助您重塑色彩。
the hard, white, shiny substance that forms the covering of a tooth
（牙齒的）琺瑯質
Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in your body — even stronger than your bones. It protects the innermost layers of your tooth (dentin and pulp) from damage. Even though enamel is strong, bacteria, plaque and acids in your mouth can damage it. Tooth enamel mostly consists of calcium and phosphorus. These minerals, which make up 95% of your enamel, bond together to form ultra-strong crystallites (small crystals). The rest of your enamel consists of water (4%) and proteins (1%). While you can’t regrow enamel that’s gone, dentists can restore damaged tooth enamel with fluoride treatments. Fluoride remineralizes and strengthens the outer layers of your teeth.
Fluoride, a mineral that occurs naturally in many foods and water, helps prevent tooth decay. Fluoride reverses early decay and remineralizes your tooth enamel. While fluoride can be harmful in large quantities, it’s difficult to reach toxic levels due to the low amount of fluoride in over-the-counter products like toothpastes and mouth rinses.
琺瑯質是人體中最堅硬的物質，甚至比骨頭更硬。它保護牙齒的最內層（象牙質和牙髓）不受損害。即使琺瑯質很堅固，口腔中的細菌、牙菌膜和酸性物質也會對其造成損害。琺瑯質主要由鈣和磷組成。這些礦物質佔琺瑯質的 95%，它們結合在一起形成超強的結晶體（小晶體）。其餘的琺瑯質由水（4%）和蛋白質（1%）組成。雖然您無法再生已經消失的琺瑯質，但是牙醫可以使用氟化物治療來恢復受損的牙齒琺瑯質。氟化物可以重新礦化和強化您牙齒的外層。
氟是一種天然存在於許多食物和水中的礦物質，有助於預防蛀牙。氟化物可以逆轉早期的蛀牙，並使您的牙齒琺瑯質再礦化。雖然大量使用氟化物會對身體有害，但由於牙膏和漱口水等非處方產品中的氟化物含量較低，因此很難達到有毒的水平。
Translated with DeepL and edited
smack: boastful or insulting language especially between opponents
limp: to walk with an uneven and usually slow movement or gait
crook: a person who engages in fraudulent or criminal practices
foyer: an anteroom or lobby especially of a theater
cauliflower: a garden plant (Brassica oleracea botrytis) related to the cabbage and grown for its compact edible head of usually white undeveloped flowers
rattle: to make a rapid succession of short sharp noises
bloodhound: any of a breed of large powerful hounds of European origin remarkable for acuteness of smell
Siberia: vast region of northern Asia chiefly in Russia extending from the Ural Mountains to the Pacific Ocean and from the Arctic Ocean into northern Kazakhstan and to the borders of China and Mongolia; roughly coextensive with Russia in Asia
ought to: used to express obligation
obligation: something (such as a formal contract, a promise, or the demands of conscience or custom) that obligates one to a course of action
slob: a slovenly or boorish person
slovenly: untidy especially in personal appearance
boorish: resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person
blouse: a long loose overgarment that resembles a shirt or smock and is worn especially by workmen, artists, and peasants
loafer: a low step-in shoe
arithmetic: a branch of mathematics that deals usually with the nonnegative real numbers including sometimes the transfinite cardinals and with the application of the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to them
speller: a book with exercises for teaching spelling
barge: to thrust oneself heedlessly or unceremoniously
heedlessly: thoughtless
unceremonious: abrupt
pageant: show, especially an elaborate colorful exhibition or spectacle often with music that consists of a series of tableaux, of a loosely unified drama, or of a procession usually with floats
betray: to deliver to an enemy by treachery
treachery: violation of allegiance or of faith and confidence
cripple: (offensive) a lame or partly disabled person or animal
mercy killing: euthanasia
grippe: an acute febrile contagious virus disease
hunk: a large lump, piece, or portion
kick out: to dismiss or eject forcefully or summarily
ranch: a large farm for raising horses, beef cattle, or sheep
Online Dictionary Used: https://www.merriam-webster.com
現在你可以一直保持靜止，屏息凝神。
宇宙一定還是越陷越深。
忘記了飛走的勇氣，失去了展開的翅膀
連天堂也消失了，藍色的大地
告訴我你什麼都不要，告訴我你在這裡
無處可去，只有無盡的願望在回響
請告訴我，你會在這裡；請笑著說，你會在我的身旁
我知道，如果我發出想要確認的聲音，它就會破碎。
我現在覺得永遠到不了也沒關係。
和你在一起，我相信我們可以走得更遠。
現在就敲門，擺脫你背負的痛苦
如果你睜大眼睛，就能看到藍色的月亮。
去一個我不需要任何東西的地方，去一個我不認識任何人的世界
連我不想知道的事，不想聽到的話，都被抹去。
我握著你的右手，忘了我要去哪裡
如果我把我畫的幻想變成現實，我知道它會瓦解。
我知道如果我把它變成現實，它會被摧毀。
比明天的確定或昨天的層層更不確定
不確定的我們兩個人在這裡……這才是最重要的……
告訴我你什麼都不需要，告訴我你會和我在一起
唯一迴盪的，是不染塵埃、無止境的願望……
在我走累的地方，在不變的世界盡頭
即使失去一切，我的願望也是唯一
我相信沒有人能摧毀它
Lyricist: Aimerrhythm
Translated by DeepL and edited
Viktor E. Frankl 所著的”Man's Search for Meaning”是一本深刻且具影響力的著作，書中探討了作者在二次世界大戰期間被囚禁在納粹集中營的經歷。從Frankl的經驗中，他深入探討了人類即使在最具挑戰性的環境，也能找到人生的意義和目的。以下是作者所表達的重要啟示：
尋找意義： Frankl 認為，尋找意義和目的是人類的基本驅動力。他認為，即使面對極度的痛苦，個人也可以透過確認自己獨特的目的和價值，找到生命的意義。
態度的自由： 書中強調，個人可能無法控制外在環境，但自己有自由選擇對這些環境的態度。Frankl建議，透過選擇積極和堅韌的心態，個人可以超越痛苦，找到內在的自由。
愛與連結的力量： Frankl 強調愛與連結對尋找意義與目的的重要性。他建議，透過培養有意義的關係，並參與愛與同理的行為，個人即使在痛苦中也能找到慰藉與目標。
苦難是成長的催化劑：”Man's Search for Meaning”探討了苦難作為個人成長催化劑的概念。Frankl 認為，透過逆境，個人可以培養出韌力、內在力量，以及對自己有更深刻的了解。
在工作中尋找意義： 這本書強調在工作中尋找意義和目的。Frankl 認為，將個人的職業追求與個人價值相結合，並為更大的利益做出貢獻，個人就能找到成就感和目標。
希望的重要性：書中強調希望在克服逆境中的力量。Frankl認為，只要保持希望，並憧憬一個值得活下去的未來，個人就能找到力量，即使在最具挑戰性的環境中也能堅持到底。
超越悲傷的環境： 這本書探討了超越悲傷環境的概念。Frankl 認為透過尋找生命的意義與目的，個人可以超越痛苦，找到滿足感與成就感。
抗逆力與適應力： 此書籍強調面對逆境時的復原力和適應力的重要性。Frankl認為，透過發展適應環境變化和從挫折中反彈的能力，個人可以在生活中找到力量和意義。
接受與悲觀樂觀: ”Man's Search for Meaning”探討了悲觀樂觀的概念，即在保持希望和樂觀的同時接受痛苦的現實。Frankl 認為，透過接受苦難的必然性，並選擇在苦難中尋找意義，個人可以體驗到深刻的目的感和成就感。
即使在最具挑戰性的環境中，”Man's Search for Meaning”也能讓讀者深刻了解人類尋找生命意義與目的的能力。以上的啟示為讀者提供了在自己的生命中尋找意義與目的的路線圖。透過融入這些教訓，個人可以培養抗逆力、找到滿足感，並過著更有意義的生活。這本書可以啟發任何人在複雜的生活中尋找方向，即使在最黑暗的時刻也能找到目標。
【香港經濟日報】書展2024｜三聯書店逾40本新書將亮相 剖析本地招牌書法細說旅遊軼事
三聯書店今年書展以「香港城市觀察」為主題參展，帶來逾40本新書。展場攤位加入本地街道視覺元素，於布幔上重現本地書法家作品，推出的一系列新書，大部分以香港獨特文化生活為主題，且涵蓋設計美學、飲食文化、音樂影視、生死教育、環境探索等多元範疇。
其中作者黃宣游帶來《香江墨跡—構築香港的書法》，一套4冊記錄著名書法家區建公、謝熙、卓少衡及黎一鳴的生平，及他們如何於上世紀20至80年代，以招牌、碑記等書法作品，塑造本港獨一無二的城市風貌。每冊以雙開形式裝訂，且共收錄逾千張珍貴圖片。
黃宣游指，本地應用書法作品，包括招牌、墓誌銘、揮春等，均非常值得全球華語使用者學習，留學時與同學談起香港，亦會不約而同想到彌敦道五光十色的霓虹招牌，惟隨着政府修訂《建築物條例》，很多招牌已不復存在，相信難再復興，故希望透過新書呈現香港應用書法的發展；又說書中談及的4名著名書法家，均是奠定香港獨特招牌風格走向的重要人物。
作者葉曉文就帶來《隱山：山居日月筆記》，透過逾5萬字散文和近百張手繪，引領讀者走進三面環山、有300多年歷史的荔枝窩村，講述她與動物夥伴如何在「山旮旯」應對極端天氣，亦分享新手農夫血淚史、介紹港式田園生活等，甚至收錄以流浪牛「牛妹」為主角的小說，展現香港黃牛的坎坷經歷。
資深旅行界人士郭志標則推出《香港旅聞軼事》，結合數十年來在旅途中，親歷或聽聞的本地自然、歷史和人情故事。他介紹稱，書中記述港島龍虎山得名由來，亦分享在梧桐寨瀑布親身目睹陰森駭人石像、於郊外喜逢牛隻飲可樂等奇趣見聞。
港人生活離不開粵菜，方曉嵐著作《香港粵菜》以輕鬆文字，由香港第一間茶樓杏花樓開業起，訴說本地粵菜發展史，及各種餐飲傳說。此外，華人向來忌諱談及死亡，若想知道殯葬業秘聞、亂葬崗所在地等，就有由劉銳業和梁偉強所寫的《身後事：香港殯葬文化探尋》，一解各大迷思。其他新書還有《筆跡心理分析之職涯規劃篇—你找到合適的工作嗎？》、《金庸小說裏的中國地理》等。
Preliminary studies suggest that metformin may actually slow aging and increase life expectancy, possibly by improving the body's responsiveness to insulin, antioxidant effects, and improving blood vessel health.
Because the vast majority of research regarding metformin included only people with diabetes or prediabetes, it's unclear whether these potential benefits are limited to people with those conditions, or whether people without diabetes may derive benefit as well.
https://www.health.harvard.edu
很多年青人寧可生活在虛擬的網絡世界，逃避現實的煩惱。他們放縱自我，穿奇裝異服、沉溺於網絡遊戲、沉醉於限制級動漫世界……是什麼樣的環境滋生出「非主流」文化？為何報攤雜誌封面那麼多暴露的女性身材？為什麼暢銷書、電影大多離不開色情與暴力？
青年人厭倦了說教，尤其是痛恨那種居高臨下教育別人的人，他們以自己都不相信的大道理來教訓、約束年輕人。
青少年渴望得到理解和包容，他們希望引起別人的關注。當他們在學業、事業等方面不能獲得成功的時候，就容易在不同尋常的「非主流」中尋找成功的、引起人注意的感覺。這是正常的心理現象，也是許多人從幼稚走向成功的必經階段。
當一種文化現象出現時，不要只顧著去爭論其對錯，而要看這種現象產生的原因。沉浸於「非主流」當中的孩子，一般所處的家庭和社會環境都不太好，因此，對他們要理解和包容，不能輕言放棄。「非主流」的負面影響一定是存在的，不能任由其發展，但也不能簡單扼殺，而要控制和引導。
In fact, the most accredited (相信) hypothesis traces the origin of the mitochondrion to a sort of infection of the ancient eukaryotic cell, which millions of years ago managed not only to survive but even to swallow, without destroying it, an aerobic bacterium that knew how to deal with oxygen, i.e., being able to use oxygen to produce energy, establishing a symbiotic relationship of mutual benefit.
Mitochondria are surrounded by a double-membrane system, consisting of inner and outer mitochondrial membranes separated by an intermembrane space. The inner membrane forms numerous folds (cristae), which extend into the interior (or matrix) of the organelle.
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
具體步驟如下：
1) 刷毛靠在牙齒和牙齦相交界處，將刷毛傾斜 45 度。
上顎：刷毛朝上呈 45 度角。
下顎：刷毛朝下呈 45 度角。
2) 開始作短距離的水平左右移動，一次刷兩顆牙，刷約 10 次，最後幾次往咬合面旋轉。
3) 前牙內側：牙刷打直，貼著牙齦上下刷。
記得每天至少刷兩次，並使用牙線清潔牙齒之間的空隙，以維持口腔健康
1) Apply toothpaste: Squeeze a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste onto a soft-bristled toothbrush. Avoid using too much toothpaste to prevent foaming and accidental swallowing.
2) Brush your front teeth:
Position the toothbrush bristles at a 45-degree angle to your gum line.
Use gentle circular motions to break up plaque and residue on the tooth surface.
Brush each tooth individually before moving to the next one.
Avoid scrubbing (擦洗) too hard or brushing straight across, as it can damage enamel and gum.
3) Brush your molars:
Position the toothbrush perpendicular to your lips, resting on top of your bottom molars.
Start with the molars furthest back in your mouth and work toward the front.
Use short in-and-out motions to clean them.
Switch to small circular movements to eliminate bacteria on the surface.
Repeat the process for your front teeth and top molars.
4) Brush for at least 2 minutes before spitting out the toothpaste.
5) Rinse your mouth with water or a fluoride mouthwash to finish.
Remember to brush your teeth at least twice a day for optimal oral hygiene and overall health.
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1) 遺憾是生活的一部分：每個人都有遺憾，活著便有遺憾。重要的是我們如何應對遺憾並繼續前進。
2) 每一個選擇都會塑造我們的未來：我們所做的每一個決定都會引導我們走上一條獨特的道路，我們的選擇會有相互關聯性以及對我們生活有影響。
3) 擁抱不完美：沒有人生是完美的，不完美才讓生活變得有趣而有意義。
4) 活在當下並欣賞我們所擁有的東西，而不是不斷地渴求原本擁有的東西。
5) 自我接納至關重要：對生活的探索有助於意識、接納自己的狀況和缺點。
6) 快樂是主觀的：幸福不是一種通用的概念，帶給一個人快樂的東西對另一個人可能起不了作用。
7) 生命的相互連結：我們的生活會和別人的生活交織在一起，我們的行為會對周遭的人產生重大影響。
8) 堅韌性和探索不同的可能性最終幫助我們找到一條更充實的生活道路。
9) 生活就是成長︰我們要將生活視為成長和自我發現的旅程，而不是一系列正確或錯誤的選擇。
"The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig
Inspired by The Book Place, a Facebook Page
Translated with the help of Google and edited
K.E. = 1/2 m v2
即使你的質量是我的兩倍，若我的速度是你的兩倍，我的動能是你的兩倍。
天下武功，唯快不破。
後發先至︰比對手晚出手但是先碰到對方，一出手對方必然倒地。
Aimer「Ref:rain -3 nuis ver.-」
Raining
On a summer afternoon
We are under a single umbrella
Kissing
I gently kissed your wet cheek
In that season
That flaming memory
Miss you
Outside the window
The scenery is fading away
Breezing
I saw a rainbow
It seems like it will disappear soon
I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.
I can't get anything done and my mind is wandering.
Nothing, but you're the part of me.
It's still not enough.
It can’t be gone away from the palms of our small hands.
What a good thing we lose?
What a bad thing we knew.
In the rain, I get soaked by such phrases.
It's just not enough.
I can't say it yet.
Goodbye from the dreams of the days I’ve counted
What a good thing we lose?
What a bad thing we knew.
Would I be able to laugh if I could stay without being touched?
Calling
Under the sky where white breath is soaring
Freezing
In the strong wind
My hands are a little numb
Put them with my weakness into the pockets
Wherever I look, days have passed with memory
You're the part of me.
I want to touch you again.
It's just too dazzling.
I couldn't help but look away
from your kindness
I wanna sleep in your feel.
I wanna see you in the deep.
A poem with such phrases arranged
On that way home, rocking on the bus
Dreaming of a dream that will never come true.
I wanna sleep in your feel.
I wanna see you in the deep.
Still not used to these repeating seasons
What would I say if I am a little more mature?
It's still not enough.
It hasn't disappeared yet.
My immaturity shines from our folded hands.
What a good thing we lose?
What a bad thing we knew.
I'm soaked by such phrases in the rain.
It's just not enough.
I still can't say it.
Goodbye from the dreams of the days I've counted
What a good thing we lose?
What a bad thing we knew.
Would I be able to laugh if I could go on without being touched?
In 2017 the Chinese government initiated a thorough crackdown on Uyghurs in Xinjiang. Citing a need for greater security, the Chinese government set up cameras, checkpoints, and constant police patrols in Uyghur-dominated areas. The most controversial governmental undertaking—which was met by protests from human rights organizations—was the indefinite detention of up to one million Uyghurs in “political training centers,” heavily fortified buildings that were likened to the reeducation camps of the Mao Zedong era. In August 2018 the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) called upon China to end the detention, but government officials denied the existence of the camps. In 2022 the OHCHR reiterated (重申) its position in a report that said that China’s detention of Uyghurs and other actions against Muslim-majority groups in Xinjiang may constitute crimes against humanity. China’s 131-page response to the OHCHR denied any human rights violations in the region.
Your shadow scatters in the rain on the coastline
where memories interlace in the seaside town
You are still the same as you were that day,
still dreaming about it.
The distant memory in the sky shines a light on two of us.
Finding stars in the knee-deep shallow water.
It seems impossible for the starlight to reach your hands.
In a light sleep, waking up from a deep dream.
Running barefooted, chasing the dazzling stars.
You are still the same as you were that day.
What did you dream about?
The distant memory in the sky shines a light on two of us.
I want you to keep smiling like this forever.
Thousands of flower petals dance in the night sky.
Living every day with absurd promises
It seems impossible, words come from you.
Lyrics edited from Starlight Music, a YouTube channel
1. 我們要真誠地傾聽他人的意見，並對他們的觀點表現出興趣，讓他們感到被重視和被傾聽。
2. 記得別人的名字很重要，這樣會令他人覺得被尊重，有助於建立真正的連結。
3. 我們要對別人表現出真正的興趣。透過提出深思熟慮的問題並積極參與對話，可以建立有意義的聯繫並培養正面的關係。
4. 不要批評或譴責他人。透過專注於理解和同理心，能有效地建立信任並解決衝突。
5. 我們要真誠地欣賞別人。承認他人貢獻很重要，可以創造一個積極和正面的環境。
6. 我們要換位思考並從他人的角度看待事情。了解他人的動機和需求有助於找到共同點並建立更牢固的關係。
7. 卡內基提供了建立融洽關係的策略。透過尋找共同利益、尊重他人意見、尋求雙贏解決方案，可以促進合作並帶來正面的結果。
8. 清晰簡潔的溝通、避免誤解、積極尋求回饋，可提升溝通技巧。
9. 我們要學懂得體地處理批評和衝突。冷靜應對，尋求共同點，專注於解決方案而不是糾纏於問題。
Just like I'm about to melt
Only the two of us at that night on the vast sky
It was only simple "goodbye"
But it was all I needed to understand.
The sinking sun, the rising night sky
overlaps with your figure behind the fence
Ever since the first day we met
You stole my heart
Like you were wrapped in fragile air
You had a lonely gaze
Again and again in the world always ringing with "tick-tocks"
Touching the heartless words and loud voices
even if tears are about to spill
if it were the two of us together
I'm sure mundane (世俗的) happiness could be found
In the troubling days, for the never-smiling you
I give my utmost love in hopes for the dazzling tomorrow
In the never ending night before we fall
come and take my hand
Even the days that you hid inside, wanting to forget
I'll melt with the warmth of my embraces
No need to be afraid, until dawn comes someday
Let's be together
I hate in you stare at the things only you can see
Like you're captivated (著迷) by it
Or you're in love
I hate that expression
The things I want to believe but I can't
No matter what I do
They'll repeatedly appear and every time I'll get angry and cry
Even so, some day we'll surely
We'll understand each other
I believe in it
"I don't want this, I'm tired of it"
I frantically (拼命地) reach for your hand
but you push my hands away
"I don't want this, I'm tired of it"
To tell the truth, I want to say that too
In the world ringing with "tick-tocks", again and again
none of the world I've prepared for you reached you
"I want to end it all"
When I went along and said that
Your smiled for the first time
In the troubling days I became unable to smile
The reflection of you in my eyes is truly beautiful
The overflowing tears on the never-ending night
all dissolved into your smile
In the never-changing days when I cried
You seduce (引誘) me with your tenderness towards the end
Just like I'm about to sink
Just like I'm about to melt
the staining fog dissipates (消散)
In the days that I hide inside, wanting to forget
I take your hand as you extend it towards me
It's like the cold breeze is swimming through the sky
blowing through us
Don't ever let go for my hand
The both of us, racing into the night
Time slowly passes by eternity.
Our future is all filled with unknown.
Where are we heading? So confused
This our new beginning.
Can you feel the wheel of late moving forward?
Your world and mine intense gravity
Beyond what is out there across the sky
Our never-ending space and time.
Is this war? Is this fate?
Is this what we were destined to be?
No clarity, just serenity (安寧)
I bid you farewell forever.
It's so faraway, foreign sky, immortality
You became the perfect sacrifice
I will stay with you till the end of time.
To save you from the truth.
Please remember, only believe what I said to you.
See through your eyes
Tell me what did you see in the past
And in the future, Is there any end to this at all?
Show me the truth and end it all.
I'll find a way to end this all right new.
You'll find a way to approve of me.
But I'm sure you will crash me to the ground.
It's all over again.
Is this war? Is this fate?
Is this what we were destined to be?
No clarity, just serenity
I bid you farewell forever.
It's so faraway, foreign sky, immortality
You became the perfect sacrifice
I will stay with you till the end of time.
To save you from the truth.
Please remember, only believe what I said to you.
See through your eyes
I ask myself, will fate change for me?
Will we meet again?
How long do we have to wait to end?
Please live the life I never had.
Please live the life I never had.
1. 我們要理解、尊重自己與他人的任務之間的界線。辨別什麼在你的控制範圍內，什麼不在你的控制範圍內。不超越這些界限，能保持更健康的關係和個人理智。
2. 影響我們的不是過去的創傷本身，而是我們對創傷的詮釋。這種觀點使個人重新詮釋他們的過去和日常生活事情的意義，從而擺脫過去經驗的束縛。
3. 尋求他人的認可會導致生活的依賴和不快樂。被討厭的勇氣是在內部尋找自我價值，而不是透過外在認可。
4. 大多數個人問題的核心在於人際關係。了解、改善我們與他人的關係可以顯著改善我們的福祉。
5. 工作、社區和愛情是生活的三個基本要務。平衡這些任務並為他人的福祉作出貢獻是過著充實、幸福生活的關鍵。
6. 快樂的勇氣也意味著被討厭的勇氣：真正的快樂需要按照自己的原則生活，即使這意味著面對別人的批評或反對。接納不受歡迎的勇氣是個人自由和真實性的基礎。
7. 自我接納是接納他人的基礎。透過認識並接受自己的不完美，你可以對他人有同樣的理解和寬容，從而培養更好的關係。
8. 所有行為都有目的並以目標為導向。了解你行為的根本目標可以幫助你深入了解如何改變它。
9. 幸福最重要的來源之一是對社區的貢獻和歸屬感。這不一定意味著宏大的舉動，而是包括日常的小善舉。
1. 積極主動：對自己的行為和回應負責。減少對外部環境作出回應，而選擇主動出擊，專注於你可以控制和影響的事物。
2. 從最終目的開始：在行動之前界定你的目標和優先事項。預想你的長期目標，讓你的行動、價值觀和目標保持一致。
3. 把要事放在第一位：根據任務的重要性而不是緊迫性來決定任務的優先順序。專注於有助於實現長期目標的活動，避免分心於瑣事。
4. 雙贏思維：與他人的互動中尋求互惠互利。努力制定對所有相關方都有利的解決方案和協議，促進積極的關係和協作。
5. 先尋求理解，然後被理解：在表達自己的想法和意見之前，先以同理心傾聽。透過了解他人的觀點和擔憂，你可以更有效地溝通並建立信任。
6. 協同增效：積極接受人們的優勢和觀點的多樣性，以取得比單獨努力更大的成果。促進團隊合作，以發揮團隊的集體智慧和創造力。
7. 不斷投資於你的個人和職業發展。注意自己的身心健康，以保持生活各個方面的平衡和有效性。
"The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey
Inspired by The Book Place, a Facebook page
Translated with the help of Google and modified
Genes which encode genetically modified (GM) traits in crop plants for improved agronomic (農事的) properties, such as tolerance to herbicides or resistance to insect attack, must be shown not to adversely affect the performance of the crop, nor to introduce unsafe alterations in food or feed products produced from these plants. Methods used to demonstrate the safety of GM crops have improved and expanded over the approximately 18 years since their introduction, with a trend toward inclusion of more global “-omics” technologies to gain a broad picture of plant biochemistry and physiology. Furthermore, the utility of any new method requires that it bring additional understanding of any potentially negative impacts that the engineered trait may have on the overall biochemical makeup or physiological performance of the target plant. Metabolomics (代謝學), which is the global analysis of small molecule metabolites, is proving a powerful and sensitive technology for revealing perturbations (攪亂), whether environmental or genetic, in plant metabolic compositions.
Clarke, J. D., Alexander, D. C., Ward, D. P., Ryals, J. A., Mitchell, M. W., Wulff, J. E., & Guo, L. (2013, October 30). Assessment of genetically modified soybean in relation to natural variation in the soybean seed metabolome. Nature News. https://www.nature.com/articles/srep03082
1. 使用生動的心底圖像來幫助記憶訊息。視覺化讓抽象概念更具體，更容易回憶。
2. 將大量資訊分解為更小的、可管理的區塊；將相關項目分組在一起可以增強記憶力。
3. 將新資訊與您已知的資訊連結。建立關聯有助於將新資訊固定在你的記憶中。
4. 想像一下將資訊片段放置在熟悉的地方（例如您的家）的特定位置。這種空間記憶技術可以顯著提高回憶能力。
5. 練習正念和專注：保持當下並完全專注於您要學習的材料。減少干擾和集中注意力可以改善記憶形成。
6. 不斷回顧你所學到的資訊。間隔重複回顧可以強化記憶，並有助於將訊息從短期記憶轉移到長期記憶。
7. 將視覺、聽覺和動覺元素融入學習過程中。採用多種感官可以使訊息更容易記住。
1. 我們要著眼長遠發展。生活和投資中的許多成功都來自於耐心和堅持，而不是急功近利。
2. 我們要認識並理解自己的偏見。恐懼和貪婪等情緒會影響判斷力並導致錯誤的決策。
3. 在不斷變化的世界中，適應性至關重要。能夠適應時代、與時俱進的人往往會有較好的發展。
4. 生活充滿挫折與挑戰，建立韌性可以讓你從逆境中恢復，繼而變得更堅強。
5. 持續學習和自我提升是無價的投資。獲得的技能和知識，會帶來更多的機會。
6. 明智地承擔風險可以帶來回報，但有效管理和降低風險至關重要。
7. 多元化投資、技能和經驗有助於降低風險並增加成功的可能性。
8. 沒有人知道所有的答案。保持謙虛，保持好奇心，並樂於從成功和失敗中學習。
9. 將你的精力集中在你可以控制的事情上，例如你的行動、態度和對挑戰的反應。
1. 只關注你能控制的事情：我們應該專注於我們能控制的事情，不要為無法控制的事情煩惱。透過這項原則，我們可以將精力投入到建設性的行動和決策上。
2. 不要只重視結果：我們應該盡最大努力而不要過度在意結果，「以結果為目標」注定失敗。
3. 接受無常：我們生命短暫，所以要平靜地接受無常。理解變化是不可避免的，接受無常有助我們適應環境並充分享受每一刻。
4. 培養內在力量：我們可以在逆境中建立內在力量和毅力。透過磨練我們的韌性和毅力，我們能夠更好地克服挑戰並在動盪的時刻成長。
5. 關注美德：真正的成就來自於在智慧、勇氣、正義和節慾等原則及美德。透過建立美德，我們可以培養超越外在環境的正直感。
6. 練習正念：我們對自我的思想、情感的非主觀認知。透過清晰、超然地觀察我們的內在思緒，我們可以更好地控制自己的反應，避免被負面情緒沖昏頭腦。
7. 尋求內心平靜：我們應該尋找內在的平靜，而不是在外在環境中尋求平靜。透過培養獨立於外在環境的內在平靜感，我們可以將自己從憂慮和焦慮的束縛中解放出來。
8. 學懂感恩：感恩是消除憂慮和不滿的良方。透過培養對生活中的祝福感恩的習慣，我們可以將注意力從我們所缺乏的轉移到欣賞我們所擁有的事物上。
9. 將逆境視為成長的機會：我們要將逆境視為自我完善的機會，而不是將它視作絕望的根源。透過將挑戰重新定義為寶貴的學習經驗和強化品格的機會，我們可以以堅韌和樂觀的態度來應對生活中的困難。
取締不適切居所的工作
佐敦華豐大廈火災釀成5死40傷，暴露不適切居所的防火問題。國務院港澳辦三年前所提出的五點期待之一是「切實解決劏房籠屋問題」，如今香港政府其實下了不少工夫，但仍有不足之處。
過渡性房屋方面，截至2024年2月，已投入服務的單位數目約有一萬二千個，包括在現有住宅樓宇內的項目、非住宅樓宇改建、新建項目以及酒店及賓館先導計劃項目。
第一批簡約公屋項目由其士和中鐵建設聯營承建，組裝合成箱在中國惠州製造。中鐵建設公司表示清楚知道興建項目是香港重點的民生議題，動用不少人員及技術，每天生產90台組裝合成箱。其士代表則稱這些項目的組裝合成箱，有近9成都可拆卸並重用，方便將來可搬去其他地方拆卸重用。
政府在2023年的施政報告，建議修訂在重建迫切性較高的舊區高樓齡樓宇，調低強拍門檻。當局已選定荃灣、灣仔、九龍城等七區舊樓林立的地區，將樓齡達50年或以上舊樓的強拍門檻調低。當局亦研究大型重建新機制，擬利用明日大嶼等的新發展區興建專用安置屋邨，用作賠償，以及將市區地積比跨區轉移，協助市建局推動重建和增加私人發展商的重建誘因。
新發展區的優勝劣敗
林超英一年前說︰「夏季西南風，經過漁塘，會將涼風吹到深圳。最應該反對新田填塘的，其實是深圳，要不然會熱到發瘋……國家十四五規劃講明要修復濱海濕地、生態文明建設、高質量發展，但目前新田科技城新方案則背道而馳。」
在2023的規劃版本，原來的創科用地，部分改為住宅用途，包括私營房屋。國際創科中心會否成為另一個數碼港，形成類似貝沙灣的樓盤項目？
如果濕地被填平，會否影響多元化深度旅遊及城市宜居度？
2015年，在《續綠中大》的訪談中，林超英被問及香港的可持續旅遊。他表示香港的旅遊業應該重質多於重量，不能只著重從旅客的飲食和購物中賺錢。旅客蜂擁過境購買紙尿片和奶粉的潮流，不出十年至二十年便會消失。政府要吸引來自更遠地方的旅客。除了飲食和購物，要做到多元化，讓人們有一千個理由到訪，例如進行考古、地質探索、遠足行山、棋類活動、參觀香港的大學和烹飪課程等等。
發展局公佈北部都會區行動綱領，提出區內可提供超過50萬個新住宅單位，並興建北都大學教育城。政府希望將香港建造成為國際專上教育中心，估計在收生方面會增加，但真的會讓本地學生受惠？
土木工程拓展署2023年向城市規劃委員會提交文件，為洪水橋／厦村新發展區第二期發展的11幅公私營住宅用地申請放寬地積比率，並放寬其中5幅用地的建築物高度限制至最高在主水平基準上175米，以發展社福和商業等設施。當局指，擬議發展將可增加個住宅單位至合共26,862伙，預料大部份單位將於2030/31年入伙，亦即居民入伙初期，港鐵洪水橋站已落成。
發展與財政上的平衡
今年財政預算案提出，以節流為重點，把基建工程開支控制於財政上可持續的水平，在未來5年每年發債約950億至1,350億元推動北部都會區及其他基建項目的同時，「明日大嶼」交椅洲人工島項目會延遲展開。
本年度綜合赤字預計高達1016億元。相比於大多數外債高企的經濟體，財政狀況相對健康，但是低於香港在疫情前的水平。
貧者越貧，富者越富
滙豐的調查結果顯示，約六成內地富豪認為，香港是亞洲區內最理想的居住城市，勝過新加坡及首爾，並計劃在未來五年內移居香港。七成計劃移居香港的受訪者已經在港做出投資。本港吸引客戶落戶的主要因素為醫療服務、為子女提供國際化教育以及港經濟環境自由，利於客戶自身業務。
樂施會在2023年分析政府統計處數據，發現第一季度香港整體貧窮率達20%，超過136萬人處於貧窮狀態。
The heat capacity of freshwater is 4.182 J/g°C, while the heat capacity of seawater (with a practical salinity unit, or psu, of 35) is slightly lower at 3.993 J/g°C. This means that, given the same amount of heat, seawater will heat up slightly faster than freshwater.
Human memory is not always reliable. It is a complex function that involves multiple processes, and it can be influenced by a variety of factors.
Memory Alterations: Each time we recall a memory, we might unknowingly alter it. Our memories can change over time, and we often add false details without even realizing it.
Influence of Beliefs and Others: Our memories can be influenced by what we believe is true, what we wish were true, what others tell us, and what we want others to think. For example, when we describe our memories to different audiences, we often change the details depending on who is listening.
Memory Errors: Memory errors can occur for a variety of reasons, including misleading information and interference. As a result, memory science often views our memories as highly error-prone and untrustworthy.
Memory Fading: Memories that are at first vivid inevitably fade or disappear altogether over time.
In conclusion, while our memory is an incredible ability that allows us to learn from our past experiences and shape our future actions, it’s not infallible and is subject to various influences and errors.
Long-term exposure to cosmic radiation in space can have several health impacts on astronauts.
Increased Risk of Cancers: Cosmic radiation can increase the risk of developing various types of cancers. This is due to the ionizing nature of cosmic radiation, which can damage DNA and other cellular structures.
Genetic Effects: Some health effects can skip a generation and appear in the descendants of the exposed individual, being passed on by mutated genes.
It’s important to note that space agencies like NASA and CNSA (China National Space Administration) take these risks very seriously and implement various measures to protect astronauts from cosmic radiation. These include careful mission planning to limit exposure, shielding on spacecraft, and ongoing research into new protective technologies and therapies.
嬰兒一出世，頭部︰身軀 的Ratio較大。
人類的基因會給我們一種感覺︰他/她很可愛。
這是上天給他們的一種保護，令人類及動物都不忍傷害他們。
因為嬰兒沒有能力避過 Predator.
嬰兒慢慢長大後，頭部︰身軀 的Ratio會變小。
慢慢就不會讓人有憐憫之心。
女生如果個子比較矮小，是會較可愛。
淺倉唯（椛島光）是一位日本女藝人，她在2021年為週刊Playboy拍過泳裝寫真。然而，日本雜誌《週刊Playboy》推出的AI女模五月愛引起了爭議，因為有網友認為五月愛的長相與淺倉唯太像。
集英社（出版《週刊Playboy》的公司）表示，他們利用未曾公開的寫真照片用AI處理，加進編輯的「喜好」創造出新的偶像。但是，如果雜誌社使用淺倉唯等女星沒有公開的照片讓AI學習、合成，可能有侵害著作權的疑慮。因此，集英社在接獲許多意見後，宣布數位寫真集販售終了。
這個事件引發了許多討論，例如AI技術在創作上的合法性和道德問題，以及如何保護藝人的肖像權等等。這些都是我們在使用AI技術時需要考慮的重要問題。
Apple has resumed discussions with OpenAI to power new generative AI features in the updated operating system. The two companies have begun discussing terms of a possible agreement and how the OpenAI features would be integrated into Apple’s iOS 18.
The operation system of iPhone SE (Second Generation) can be upgraded to iOS 18 probably.
The expected release date for iOS 18 is not officially confirmed yet, but based on Apple’s historical patterns, it is highly likely that iOS 18 will be launched in the middle of September 2024.
The purposes of Threads are to share text updates and joining public conversations. Threads has introduced several new features since its launch, including tags, search, better post insights, polls, GIFs, voice threads, and a web version.
I avoided to take a detour and came here.
I’m trapped by a stare that shouldn't be contacted and I couldn’t leave.
All you have to do is eradicating it so you can't see it.
No one can restore the broken gears.
One lie, my small cracked chest
Even if it's just the weakness that I hide
The expanding cleft now covers my vision
Exploring a sure clue
Choose your language so that even chance will lead you
I searched for an answer that was more impulsive than inevitable.
The stronger wish, the more completely different feelings
I definitely won't be able to capture the overflowing moment anymore.
One truth, the voice that hides and leaks
Even if I can't transform it into words that reach you yet
Deep in my heart, it’s breaking from my atrium now
I want to believe in a presentiment that won't lie
The sound that blocks my ears from hearing
I'm sure the time has come to pick you up
My vague feelings in the past are illuminating my vision now.
Like carving a shadow
One truth, the voice that hides and seeps
Even if I can't express it into words that reach you yet
Deep in my heart, it’s breaking my ventricle now
I want to believe in a premonition that won't lie (I want to believe in it)
(Whoa, whoa, whoa)
這一個 Annual Leave，已經十分奢侈地花時間重看一套動漫 Blu-Ray.
Neon Genesis Evangelion 日文對白，英文字幕。
21/4 (SUN) YOU ARE (NOT) ALONE.
22/4 (MON) YOU CAN (NOT) ADVANCE.
23/4 (TUE) YOU CAN (NOT) REDO.
明天，繼序、破、Q，好可能會看 Thrice Upon A Time (終)。
「終」是在 Amazon 購買，因沒有廣東話對白，上年年尾買回來看了兩遍。
這套動漫的哲學、宗教，甚至 Boy Love 元素在此不談。
我看到的是友情、愛情和親情。
「終」最突顯親情，與 Interstellar 不謀而合。
1D 一點
2D 線性
3D 立體
4D 時間
Love is the fifth dimension in my opinion.
因為有的愛是永恆，而且不能以時間量度。
例如，音樂所表達的情感不會因時間而磨滅。
Couldn't beat her smile, it stirred up all the media
Secret side, I wanna know it, so mysterious
Even that elusive side, part of her controlled area
Complete and perfect, all you say is a bunch of lies
Dear miss genius idol, unmatched
[elusive: hard to comprehend or define]
What did you eat today?
What book do you love?
Whenever you go out for fun, tell me, where do you go?
Haven’t eaten anything
It's a secret, unknown
Any questions you're facing, always acting so vaguely
So unconcerned, although you brightly glow
Any seemingly unveiled secrets are as sweet as honey
Confusing, why, why, why?
Essential lie, lie, lie
So, what is your type of guy? Any partner?
So, now, answer this
[unveiled: open]
"I don't have any idea how I could love anyone”
“I don't seem to know what it signifies"
Cannot find out if it's true or it's a lie
Once again, there's somebody who's fallen for the words and cues
Made him lose his head over you
That emotion melts all hearts, all eyes on you
Cause you are perfect, the most ultimate idol
Unrivaled, will not appear again
It's the brightest star reborn, yes, indeed
Using that smiling face
That "I love you" again
[Unrivaled: incomparable]
Now, everybody is lured and captivated by you
The pupil that you got
The words you vocalize
Even when untrue, it’s your perfected Ai
[lure: attract strongly]
[captivate: fascinate]
Right, right, we all know she's very special, yes
We had lost the fight before it started, so impressed
Miss I'm such a star
We're serving as support to her grace
Cannot tell me everything was because of her
No, it's not right
Out of line
How can we not feel jealous while being around
It's not a joke, you know, right?
So, I cannot forgive you for that
Completely deny
Imperfect you that I sight
Myself, no pardon allowed
I won't allow anyone if it's not you, strongest of all
That emotion seized all hearts worshiping you
Yes, indeed
So strong, it's you, unrivaled idol
There cannot be weaknesses to find
The brightest star is residing in you
The gaps and shortcomings, don't show’em
Dammit, dammit
Parts nobody wants to know should remain hidden
One and only
If it's different, no way, no way
Such a true love, it's the realest Ai
Showing this smile, my own weapon
Boiling media
Keeping everything about my secret deep inside
"I'm in love with you," my career is built on such a lie
It's the way I know to show my love, without a doubt
Running down, my sweat is flowing
Cleanest aqua, right?
Ruby hidden under my eyelids where it resides
I sing and dance around
Look at me, I'm Maria
So, lying surely is the greatest kind of love
I recall no one that loved me whole before
And I've not been in love with anybody before
Now, the lies I'm making up
I'm hoping that a day comes when they all become true
And I keep wishing they do
One day, I will hold everything that I pursue
Yes, I am so greedy, true voracious idol
So, sincerely, what I'm wishing for is to love each of you with all my heart
And so, today, I lie again
The words I vocalize inside of me
I'm wishing that one day they come true
Up to this day, I've not been able to let you
And you hear me saying those meaningful words
I said it at last
I know it's not a lie as I'm voicing these words I love you
[pursue: chase]
[voracious: greedy]
Copy a worksheet
1) Find the worksheet you want to copy and click its sheet tab.
2) Click the Home tab.
3) Click Format button.
4) Select Move or Copy Sheet.
Analysing data with a PivotTable
1) Click anywhere in the table.
2) Click the Insert tab.
3) Select PivotTable.
4) From the dialogue box, click the Select a table or range option.
5) Select the New Worksheet option.
Page breaks control the arrangements of data on worksheets that are larger than a printed page. If you do not like the location of the automatic page break, you can set your own. To insert a horizontal and vertical page break at the same time, click the cell below and to the right of where you want the break to occur.
To create a cell comment
1) Click the cell to which you want to add a comment.
2) Click the Review tab.
3) Click the New Comment button.
Holden, G. (2010). Excel 2010 in simple steps. Prentice Hall.
《孫子兵法》殘簡釋文
「威行於眾，嚴行於吏，三軍信其將畏(威)者，乘其適(敵)。」
大意︰「將帥要在部眾面前樹立威信，對屬吏要嚴格執行紀律，全軍卒吏都信服將帥的威嚴，這樣就能戰勝敵人。」
話說放年假前兩天，我收到一所中學的訂書簽收文件。我在早會完結前提出工作交接，希望另一位同事幫忙處理這項訂書工作。我一提出這項要求，就被直屬上級罵到狗血淋頭。如果我只有這項工作，當然可以在長假前完成，問題是我有多項工作需要同時跟進。上級罵完我後，他/她親自替我在本店找該訂書單的現貨。他/她又幫我看守收銀處，讓我做其他工作。不久，電腦 share drive 死了又復生，我在收銀處再處理訂書單的本地訂購、台訂及分店轉書。其實，又不是行軍打仗，為什麼要立軍威？更惡的上級我都遇過，我仍舊選擇沉默是金，費事激到人爆血管。做這間公司有個好處，如果不是犯下大錯，不會被解雇。不過直屬上司近來都不重用我，想有什麼職位上的升遷，都係諗多左。
There are two systems of thinking. First system operates automatically and quickly, with little or no effort and without voluntary control. It is responsible for intuitive and emotional responses, as well as for basic cognitive functions. Second system is responsible for more deliberate and effortful thinking, such as focusing attention, making choices, and performing complex calculations.
Modified from bookey.app
Find within Sheet or within Workbook
若要搜尋工作表或整個活頁簿中的數據，請選取[工作表] 或[活頁簿]
support.microsoft.com
Position the cursor to fill handle of the cell with the formula, and then double-click it.
Note that double-clicking the fill handle copies the formula down as far as there is some data in the adjacent column(s).
Modified from ablebits.com
Change the Primary Vertical Axis display unit to "Millions"
Click anywhere in the chart
Chart Tools>Format>Vertical (Value) Axis
Format Selection>Axis Options>Display Units
support.microsoft.com
A chart legend appears by default when you first create a chart. For most charts, legends show the names and colors of each series of data.
mit.edu
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在書店工作之前，我曾經到旺角學習普通話。當時，我選擇沒有考試壓力的興趣班。最近一年，我又以那時的教材重新自修。要根據圖畫用舌頭怎樣怎樣發音，完全辦不到。剛過去的一兩個月，我在分店以員工價買下《南人北語》初中高，每個例休日子都堅持學習。初級教材的難度已經達到興趣班的高級課程。每次到了拼音知識及練習部分，我完全 catch up 不到，總有點氣餒。我這個年紀，語言學習能力一定比幼稚園學生遜色，只能將勤補拙。忘記了拼音可以再學，如同英文文法，如同中文語法。學習當中，我亦有所得著︰專注力的訓練。約一個小時的聆聽、試讀過程中，專心一志，心思集中。我們平日工作，雜念太多是個大忌。但是，專注以外還要留意周遭發生的事情，說起來不容易，先決條件是需要有優質充足的睡眠。
Dec. 1, 1991: Ukraine becomes independent shortly after the fall of the Soviet Union.
Feb. 24, 2022: Russia launches a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
2000-2005: The Second Intifada was chiefly the suicide bombings carried out by Palestinian attackers mainly targeted on Israeli civilians.
Oct. 7, 2023: A surprise, coordinated assault on Israel by Palestinian militant group Hamas occurs.
Apr. 1, 2024: The Israeli airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria.
April 14, 2024: Iran launches its first direct military attack against Israel.
Timeline generated with the help of AI
若從未讀過張愛玲的作品，馮睎乾推薦可以從她書寫香港的散文〈燼餘錄〉開始，文章描寫二戰期間，張愛玲與一眾港大同學的遭遇，由一開始為毋須考試而喜悅，到後來真正目睹死亡，才意識他們身處在恐怖戰火。張愛玲給不少人的印象，是關注個體，而較少觸及社會政治，如〈燼餘錄〉提到：「我沒有寫歷史的志願，也沒有資格評論史家應持何種態度，可是私下裏總希望他們多說點不相干的話。」但馮睎乾並不同意：一來她的《秧歌》和《赤地之戀》觸及1950年代中國大陸所推行的土地改革運動，也被視為反共文學；二來張愛玲的確更關注具體和真實的人性，但所謂的「少寫社會議題」，不過是把政治上的取向內化成個體角色的遭遇。我們當下雖然未見〈燼餘錄〉裏的戰火紛飛，但畢竟也算身處一個大時代，張愛玲筆下所強調的真實、揭露世間陰暗，可能正是這個年代還會讀張愛玲作品的意義。
文：韓祺疇
凡是真知己的了解和認識都不是表面上的，那是人與人之間在精神、心靈或是品格方面最精微、最深刻之處的一種相通與默契。不管你的年齡、身份、地位如何，它完全不在這一切外在條件的限制之下。人一旦有了這樣的朋友，即使你在天的那一邊，我在天的這一邊，那又何妨呢？因為我們在心靈上是相通的。
葉嘉瑩《知人論詩》
flitty: unstable, fluttering
fluttering: a quick wavering or flapping movement or sensation
headwaiter: the head of the dining-room staff of a restaurant or hotel
boisterous: noisily turbulent
conceal: to prevent disclosure or recognition of
mob: a large and disorderly crowd of people
jerk: an annoyingly stupid or foolish person
pass out: to lose consciousness
staggering: astonishing
washbowl: a large bowl for water that is used to wash one's hands and face
bother: to annoy especially by petty provocation
strike up a conversation: to enter into a conversation
compliment: an expression of esteem, respect, affection, or admiration
stinking: strong and offensive to the sense of smell
hatcheck: employed in checking hats and articles of outdoor clothing
chatter: to utter rapid short sounds suggestive of language but inarticulate and indistinct
avenue DJ[ˋævinju:]
roller skate: a shoe with a set of wheels attached for skating over a flat surface
lagoon: a shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water
spooky: strange, unsettling, or frightening in a way that suggests the supernatural
hunk: a large lump, piece, or portion
bunch: a considerable amount
halitosis: a condition of having fetid breath
fetid: having a heavy offensive smell
cemetery: a burial ground
dump: to let (something) fall in or as if in a heap or mass
grave: a burial place
sneak: to go stealthily or furtively
stealthy: slow, deliberate, and secret in action or character
furtive: done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed
creak: to make a prolonged grating or squeaking sound often as a result of being worn-out
superintendent: one who has executive oversight and charge
squeak: to utter or make a short shrill cry or noise
Main Online Dictionary Used: https://www.merriam-webster.com
【東森新聞】現代人經常每天一杯手搖，不過就有醫師提醒，其實手搖飲對身體的危害不小，尤其是含糖的手搖飲，不僅會造成血糖上升、肥胖，也會造成腎臟損傷。
腎臟科醫師陳佑丞指出，喝最多手搖飲的族群，就是年輕人，新發生透析患者主診斷為糖尿病的比例有逐年上升的趨勢，也顯示糖尿病跟年輕人愛喝含糖飲料有絕對關係。
陳佑丞解釋含糖飲料對腎臟的影響：
一、體重上升、肥胖：肥胖者血壓、血糖、血脂肪都會上升，間接影響到腎功能。
二、糖尿病：糖尿病為台灣洗腎排名第一名的原因就是含糖飲料，大約佔45%。
三、尿酸過高、痛風：果糖在代謝過程中會產生腺嘌呤(Adenine)，接著轉變成尿酸，最後導致痛風。而痛風性腎病變也是洗腎的原因之一，不可不慎。
另外醫師也補充，含糖飲料喝多了也會造成脂肪肝，果糖主要在肝臟代謝，在代謝過程中會轉換成三酸甘油脂，進而堆積在肝臟，造成脂肪肝。
實證醫學研究也指出，喝含糖飲料與蛋白尿、腎功能惡化相關，不僅慢性腎臟病的風險會增加，包含第二型糖尿病、心血管疾病及死亡率皆有顯著相關。
醫師也提出幾樣較安全的替代飲品：
一、白開水：白開水永遠是最健康的飲品，且若是白開水喝太少，也會造成腎臟損傷，一定要足量飲水。
二、選擇減糖、減脂、低熱量飲品：像是無糖茶、無糖豆漿、低脂鮮奶、黑咖啡等。
三、含有膳食纖維較佳，可延緩血糖上升。
四、添加料選用低熱量的：像是仙草、愛玉、蜂蜜、奇亞籽等，避免高熱量的添加物，像珍珠、粉圓、芋圓等。
二零二三年五月四日
It's remarkable the friendships you can build if you don't stop caring.
Clear, J. (2019). Atomic habits: An easy & proven way to build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones. Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
孫武︰「故兵有走者，有弛者，有陷者，有崩者，有亂者，有北者。」
軍隊失利的情況，有敗逃、軍紀渙散、缺乏戰鬥力、潰敗、混亂及敗北。
環境相當，攻擊十倍於己的敵人，士卒必然會逃走。以少撃眾，以弱撃強，作戰時沒有精銳部隊，最終只會敗北。
二零二四年，前任店長一月中離職，主力收銀員二月初辭退，文具部副手只會留守到本月月尾。留下的五個全職員工雖然都是精英部隊，不包括自己，但都撐得疲憊不堪。一個半個的兼職同事變得重要，可是有些工作需要跟手尾。一月尾至三月初密集的學校書展，我沒有外展參與，只處理單據工作，大概是因為新任店長對自己的不信任，而我的臨時應變是比較差勁。三月上旬完結的春季大減價，自己負責的英文書賣得不錯，算是能夠交代。我這個英文部負責同事，長期要在收銀處工作，又要處理學校圖書報價訂書，不能親自選擇訂購英文書，現在讓英文採購部幫忙，自己只作陳列工作，根本不稱職。另外，自己對文史哲中文書及英文小說不太熟識，卻要負責管理，只能夠看銷售落單。三月中開始的舊書義賣工作，因為自己與新任店長的爭執，由其他同事負責。爭執原因道理在我自己這一方，不詳加說明。月尾開始的商場書展，只能透過大夥兒的通力合作，才能有機會成功，但亦要看天時地利。復活節的商場人流將會成為關鍵因素。
《新譯孫子讀本》
吳仁傑注譯
三民書局
Reflection and review enables the long-term improvement of all habits because it makes you aware of your mistakes and helps you consider possible paths for improvement. Without reflection, we can make excuses, create rationalizations, and lie to ourselves. We have no process for determining whether we are performing better or worse compared to yesterday.
Clear, J. (2019). Atomic habits: An easy & proven way to build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones. Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
Recently, my parents request me to change my career. I cannot operate machine because of psychiatric medications. My father reminds me I cannot stop these medications even the process is performed gradually with the help of physician. My emotion fluctuated after stopping the medications in the past. I applied occupational therapy and physiotherapy courses of PolyU two years ago, they did not even give me a chance of interviews. Occupational therapists need to operate machine. Physiotherapists have to learn acupuncture and hand tremor due to medications may hinder the practice. My mother wants me to work as a clerk, I am not the one who likes to sit in an office. Typing test of government post is difficult for me and we should not learn this kind of computer skill in this AI age in my opinion.
The greatest threat to success is not failure but boredom. We get bored with habits because they stop delighting us. The outcome becomes expected. And as our habits become ordinary, we start derailing our progress to seek novelty.
Clear, J. (2019). Atomic habits: An easy & proven way to build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones. Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
Use AirDrop to share and receive photos, documents, and more with other Apple devices that are nearby. Make sure that the person you're sending to is nearby and within Bluetooth and Wi-Fi range. If you share a photo from the Photos app, you can choose the photo and tap Share button. Then, tap the AirDrop button. Choose the user you want to share with or select your own Apple devices.
The Find My app makes it easy to keep track of your Apple devices — even if they’re offline. You can also locate items using AirTag or Find My technology. Or pinpoint friends and family with Precision Finding. Everyone's location stays private every step of the way.
Apple Support
In Britain, a V-sign is a rude gesture which is made by sticking up your first two fingers in a V shape, with the palm of your hand facing you.
https://www.collinsdictionary.com
One of the best ways to ensure your habits remain satisfying over the long-run is to pick behaviors that align with your personality and skills. Work hard on the things that come easy.
Clear, J. (2019). Atomic habits: An easy & proven way to build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones. Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
貓眼晚上會反光的原因是因為牠們的眼睛構造中有一種特殊的結構叫做「脈絡膜毯」（Tapetum Lucidum）。這個結構能夠反射進入眼睛的微弱光線，增加視網膜上感光細胞接收的光線訊號，從而提升貓咪在昏暗環境下的夜視能力。此外，貓咪的眼睛中視桿細胞 (rod cells) 的數量也比人類多，這些細胞對光線非常敏感，有助於在低光環境下看見物體。因此，當有光線照射到貓眼時，我們就能看到它們的眼睛發出反光，這通常會呈現為黃綠色的光。這種反光不僅增強了貓咪的夜視能力，也是為什麼我們在夜間或昏暗環境中拍照時，常會看到貓眼睛發亮的原因。
Microsoft Copilot (Preview)
The tapetum lucidum is a biologic reflector system that is a common feature in the eyes of vertebrates. It normally functions to provide the light-sensitive retinal cells with a second opportunity for photon-photoreceptor stimulation, thereby enhancing visual sensitivity at low light levels.
Ollivier FJ;Samuelson DA;Brooks DE;Lewis PA;Kallberg ME;Komáromy AM; (n.d.). Comparative morphology of the tapetum lucidum (among selected species). Veterinary ophthalmology. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14738502/
Knowing that someone is watching can be a powerful motivator. You are less likely to procrastinate or give up because there is an immediate cost. If you do not follow through, perhaps they will see you as untrustworthy or lazy. Suddenly, you are not only failing to uphold your promises to yourself, but also failing to uphold your promises to others.
Clear, J. (2019). Atomic habits: An easy & proven way to build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones. Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
Habit tracking keeps you honest. Most of us have a distorted view of our own behavior. We think we act better than we do. Measurement offers one way to overcome our blindness to our own behavior and notice what is really going on each day.
Clear, J. (2019). Atomic habits: An easy & proven way to build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones. Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
We all want better lives for our future selves. However, when the moment of decision arrives, instant gratification usually wins. You are no longer making a choice for Future You, who dreams of being fitter or wealthier or happier. You are choosing for Present You, who wants to be full, pampered, and entertained. As a general rule, the more immediate pleasure you get from an action, the more strongly you should question whether it aligns with your long-term goals.
Clear, J. (2019). Atomic habits: An easy & proven way to build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones. Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
How far will this go?
I guess I'll walk along
Stare at myself in the mirror
Cannot find the answer
My heart is still lacking a little bit
Now I want to hug you
That night I crouched down and shed tears
Loneliness let me grow
Although he is very clumsy and worthless
Even if I hate myself
In the days that coming
I want to dream in the future
In the morning, the sun rises
Chasing “someday”
With an outstretched hand
A place that cannot be reached yet
The fearfulness that hides inside my chest deeply
Don't destroy my heart
I'm untwisting it now
Engaging day by day
Unbearable expectations
Overtake my heart
"It's okay", I say
Reverse of emotion
I'm a weak person
Time is deducting, loading is rising
Like an upside down hourglass
Review the time that has passed
Even if I could start over
I'll definitely choose this path again
The feeling I verified when I closed my eyelids
Ride with a tailwind and accelerate the speed
There are days when I feel like I lose my foothold
Don't be afraid to make mistakes anymore
I'll step forward
A handcrafted future forecasting
I'll rewrite it with my both hands
Towards an invisible voice
Don't let it be taken away
My proof of being here
I'll continue to live with my imagination
When I look back, there are countless goal lines
Proof that we have overcome
How far will this go?
I guess I'll walk along
In the reflection in the mirror, I nod
It's fine to remain unfinished
Looking for the missing pieces
Weaving the days together again
Helped with Google Translate and Self-Edited
How long should you stand at a standing desk?
Try to alternate between sitting and standing every 30 to 60 minutes. Bottom Line: Try to alternate between sitting and standing. Early research suggests you should only spend 1 hour standing for every 1–2 hours sitting.
healthline.com
「運用外交手段，瓦解敵方的聯盟，擴展己方的結交，從而使敵人屈服。」
《新譯孫子讀本》
吳仁傑注譯
三民書局
話說老闆巡店當天我休息，前一天當然要整理好書架。Part-time 同事還想我替他疊銀埋數，叫我8:30pm 回收銀處，提出的藉口是他也要在兒童部執場，我口輕輕答應了他。到了8:30pm 我的工作仍未完成，上級問我有沒有叫 Part-time 同事疊銀，我們都認為他是怕埋錯數，沒有其他原因，因為兒童部當天還有另一位Part-time女同事值班。
重點不在上文。我們九點關門，大概 8:35pm，Part-time 男同事不斷用 Walkie Talkie 叫我返回收銀處。我亦在對講機說英文兒童書被小朋友弄到亂七八糟，我要先處理。當時，Part-time 男同事已經離開了收銀處，文具部副手在收處用對講機趾高氣揚說︰「同事係咪聽唔到 Walkie，用不用Check下個耳線有沒有壞，快關門了，仍未埋數。」大概 8:43pm，我完成工作返回收銀處，文具部副手即走。我就在對講機說︰「是不是要我一個人埋兩部收銀機？」上級便出來幫忙。要注意的是，當天店長休假。
那位文具部副手，是別店資深員工介紹進入本店工作，入職時是做主責收銀(主收)，她迫走了上一位文具部副手，之後連副收也不用做。她的工作是點貨、包裝、打價及陳列，來了一年多，採購單不懂出都算，退單也不願學怎樣做。她平時邊工作邊聊天，勾幫結派。對於這些城府極深的人，恥與為伍。
The downstream task is the knowledge transfer process of the pretext model to a specific task. Downstream tasks are provided with less quantity of labeled data. Downstream tasks also known as target tasks in the visual domain can be object recognition, object classification, object reidentification, etc.
neptune.ai
The generative method establishes the target model through online learning and then uses this model to search and reconstruct the image area with minimum error to complete the target localization.
sciencedirect.com
Discriminative models draw boundaries in the data space, while generative models try to model how data is placed throughout the space. A generative model explains how the data was generated, while a discriminative model focuses on predicting the labels of the data.
analyticsvidhya.com
It's a method in artificial intelligence that teaches computers to process data in a way that is inspired by the human brain.
Amazon Web Services
The First Take Official English Subtitles (Edited)
Walking alone
On the way home
This song that plays through my earphones
Is just for the two of us
A small piece of happiness
You shared with me during the sunset
Partially captured in the photo I looked back on
Was you with your back
When I stare into the lens I hold up
And find you there
My heart begins to dance
I still can't let go
All alone
In this slightly cold bed
I toss and turn repeatedly
When will we both
Be able to entrust the mutual feeling
Into one photo?
A heart that's warm when you're by my side
Turns cold every time night approaches
For some time or another, my eyes
Had begun to focus
On you alone
No matter how far away and small you appeared
Your back that moves so messily
You look back towards me and smile
I want to burn them all into memory, don't want to spill a single drop
When I hold up the lens, in its center
I just want to keep focusing on you
With clumsy fingers, I try my hardest to
Capture you
Who will be placed in the center
Of your line of vision?
Perhaps one day, I'll have an album
Of our days spent on laughing together
