2010-07-31

6頂思考帽:增進思考成效的6種魔法

http://www.books.com.tw/exep/prod/booksfile.php?item=0010471931

作者:愛德華.狄波諾
原文作者:Edward de Bono
譯者:劉慧玉
出版社:臉譜
出版日期:2010年06月15日
語言:繁體中文 ISBN:9789862351185


思考沒有成效,是因為一次想太多事情!快戴上六頂思考帽切換思維角度

文/莽斯特2010年07月05日

當我說:「戴上思考帽!」說的並非是一種如邊走邊想、靈光乍現的隨意、隨機的大腦運作狀態,而是一種刻意的思考,我們「刻意地」戴上思考帽,跟隨思考帽的轉換,打破自我思考的慣性、切換思維角度...... 提出「水平思考」的愛德華.狄波諾經典著作《六頂思考帽》是一項思維訓練模式,除了可用於.....

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內容簡介
  思考大師狄波諾經典之作  全球創新思考課程No.1,二十世紀最有價值的商業書  風行54個國家,譯成37種語言,銷量超過30,000萬冊!
  
到底該如何思考?>>>一次只帶一頂帽子,一次只思考一件事情
  「為什麼我總想不到好方法?」「他那麼厲害,到底怎麼思考的?」「這個團隊的創意源源不絕,怎麼做到的?」思考泰斗愛德華.狄波諾發現許多人或團隊有「到底該如何思考」的困擾,原因出於不懂得思考的本質與方法。
  思考最大的敵人是混亂,思考之所以沒有成效,是因為一次想太多事情。
  一般人思考問題時常會帶著各種複雜的情緒和觀點,想在同一時間解決所有的問題,因而看不清問題本質,開會討論時,又由於每個人切入思考的面向不同,容易發生爭執,往往花費時間與力氣辯解,導致思考沒有成效,無法做出明確的判斷。於是思考大師狄波諾創造了一套創新思維模式「六頂思考帽」,來簡化我們的思考模式,解決思考上的障礙。
  「六頂思考帽」二十多年來風靡全球,是使用最廣、最受歡迎的思維訓練模式。其目的在指導人們進行「平行思考」,也就是一次只用一個觀點想事情,讓思考過程簡單不混亂。它促使我們將思考分割成許多面向,而我們可以依次從不同的面向進行單一且充分的考量,最終就能對一件事情得到諸多角度的觀點,使得思考效果更全面、完善。
  
風行全球的創新性思考工具>>>六頂帽子,六種思維模式;自由取戴,隨時切換這六頂思考帽分別是:
 

 1.白色思考帽:白色是中性的顏色,代表中立、客觀,代表思考過程中搜集證據、數字、訊息等中立客觀的事實與數字。
 

 2.紅色思考帽:紅色是溫暖熱情的顏色,代表直覺、情感,代表思考過程中的情感、感覺、印象、直覺等問題。
 

 3.黃色思考帽:黃色是陽光與樂觀的顏色,代表積極、正面,代表思考過程中的樂觀及建設性思考,研究利益所在,可取之處等問題。
 

 4.黑色思考帽:黑色是邏輯與負面的顏色,代表謹慎、負面,代表思考過程中反思事實與判斷是否與證據相符,考慮風險、困難、和潛在問題等負面因素。
 

 5.綠色思考帽:綠色是活躍的顏色,代表創意、巧思,代表思考過程中的探索、提案、建議、新觀念、以及可行性的多樣化這些問題。
 

 6.藍色思考帽:藍色是冷靜的顏色,代表指揮、控制,代表思考過程的控制與組織,冷靜地管理思考程序及步驟、瞭解需求、總結與決策。
 

 當我們使用「六頂思考帽」進行思考時,切記一次只戴一頂帽子、一次只想一件事情。當你戴上某種顏色的帽子時,就用該頂帽子的特性來思考。透過戴帽子的過程,可以使我們提醒自己轉換思維,讓混亂的思考變得更清晰。
 
 原來思考可以這麼簡單有趣!帶給個人與企業驚人的成效
  這種思考法對於團隊合作時的決策過程特別有效,可將團體中無意義的爭論變成集思廣益的創造,使溝通更有效率,團隊潛能發揮到極致。因此,許多國際知名的企業都曾採用「六頂思考帽」作為員工思維訓練的課程,如:微軟、IBM、西門子、NOKIA、麥當勞等:
  作為一個廣受肯定的思維工具,「六頂思考帽」的作用和價值在於:
  ◎使思考聚焦,簡化單一思考使之清晰明瞭。
  ◎鼓勵平行思考,取代傳統的思考模式,更能激發團隊創意。
  ◎允許情緒的發洩,在正反討論之後,讓思考結果更加全面和完備。
  ◎避免無謂的辯論,增進溝通的效率,產生建設性的成果。
  學會活用六頂思考帽,你將會發現原來思考可以這麼簡單有趣!  
人人都能成為思考高手,處處都可產生創意團隊!
作者簡介
愛德華.狄波諾(Edward de Bono)
  長年教導思考為一種技能,使他成為許多人心目中此領域的泰斗。三十多年來他率先倡導「仔細思量思考」,著有暢銷書《六頂思考帽》、《思考探奇:心智的歷程》等六十餘部,並翻譯成中文、希伯來文、阿拉伯文、巴薩印尼文、韓文和斯洛維尼亞文等二十七種語言。他的思考課程廣為人們採用,從偏遠的南非村落到各國名校,學生遍及全球,多達數百萬人。
 
 全球許多知名企業及政府機構都向他請益如何思考。他創立了國際創造思考研究中心(International Creative Forum),其成員涵蓋了各領域的企業精英(IBM、杜邦、雀巢、英國航空等等)。他也在紐約成立了國際創造思考辦事處(International Creative Office),與聯合國和其他國際團體合作。
  愛德華.狄波諾曾獲得羅德茲獎學金前往牛津大學就讀,攻讀醫學和心理學,而後任教於牛津大學、劍橋大學、倫敦大學和哈佛大學。他所創造的「水平思考」(lateral thinking)這名詞,如今收錄在《牛津英文辭典》裡。此外,他也是著名的L遊戲的發明人,此遊戲是一般公認有史以來最單純的真正遊戲。而它的誕生是為了回應著名數學家李特伍德教授的挑戰。
譯者簡介
劉慧玉
  東海大學經濟學士,美國加州大學河濱分校MBA,曾任職A.C. Nielsen市場行銷顧問公司,目前任職市場研究顧問公司(TNS)。譯有《顧客不會主動告訴你》、《服務行銷新視野》、《1001種留住顧客的方法》》、《你會管人嗎?》等。

名人推薦
管理大師湯姆.彼得斯、趨勢專家約翰.奈斯比一致推薦
  .J.P.摩根國際投資銀行:「六頂思考帽使我們的會議時間減少了80%,同時改變了整個歐洲的企業文化。」’
  .IBM :「在協調來自不同團體,背景各異的人方面,波諾提供了快速解決問題的工具。」
  .聯邦快速公司:「狄波諾的思考方式使各種想法發生碰撞並很好協調起來。」
  .英國航空公司:「狄波諾使我們的注意力集中於激發員工的創造力上。用他的方法可以提高服務和更好地理解客戶。」
◎大師們的激賞
  “我的成功,是因為在1975年聽了您一次90分鐘的演講”--奧運商業之父 彼德.尤伯羅斯(Peter Ueberroth)在1984年成功舉辦洛杉磯奧運後,致狄波諾之謝詞
  “狄波諾的思考方法很清晰實用,既適合於學生也適合於經理人員。”── 約翰.奈斯比,未來學大師,《大趨勢》作者
  “沒有比參加狄波諾研討會更好的事情了。”—— 湯姆.彼得斯,著名管理大師
  “我親眼看見這套系統在諾貝爾獎得主研討會中的僵局發揮作用。”——1979年諾貝爾物理獎得主,薛爾頓 .李.葛拉蕭

《看,世界怎樣笑日本》

http://www.books.com.tw/exep/prod/booksfile.php?item=0010354640


作者:早□隆
譯者:楊明綺、王欣梅
出版社:小知堂
出版日期:2007年02月15日
語言:繁體中文 ISBN:9574505383
裝訂:平裝


內容簡介
  你印象中的日本是如何?
  高物價?勤奮賣命的上班族?充滿創意的無聊發明?棒球之神的出生地?令人眼花撩亂的動漫王國?
  以武士的堅忍精神、嚴謹態度躋身強國的日本,世人對他們的觀點為何?他們又是怎麼看待世界各國?
  不同國情造就的思維方式也各不相同,誤會、笑話在所難免,刻板印象及成見更是比比皆是,只要細細品味其背後的意涵,不但平添趣味,更能知己知彼、消弭隔閡。
  撇開人類學家、社會學家、政治學家等權威人士的長篇大論;謝絕天花亂墜、枯燥沉重的嚴肅分析,《看,世界怎樣笑日本》以人文視點,蒐錄世界各國對日本的看法及相關笑話,幽默且深入淺出解讀世人眼中的日本,可謂最具世界觀的幽默笑話集,所舉的故事將讓你對日本有更多驚喜有趣的體認,「原來日本人是這樣啊……」,是一本絕對「可以當真」的笑話集!
  ※舉例:捉姦在床時……
  今天提早下班,回家卻發現妻子與其他男人在床上嘿咻,遇到這種情形,各個國家的人會有什麼反應?
  美國人會當場開槍斃了情夫。
  德國人會氣得對情夫大吼,嚴明告到底。
  法國人會開始脫衣服。
  至於日本人……掏出名片等對方回應。

  【分析】日本人生為上班族,死為上班鬼,連這種時候都不忘展現上班族的本分……

本書特色
1.強國之祕:以幽默笑話集的方式,深入瞭解日本的民族性&世界觀。
2.話題超in:日本書店暢銷排行榜居高不下!銷售量破70萬冊,持續飆漲!
3.宏觀視野:以人文視點,蒐錄世界各國對日本的看法及相關笑話,最具世界觀的幽默笑話集。
4.寓教於樂:輕鬆讀,深度看,日本人文迅速入手,閱讀零負擔,笑點百分百!

作者簡介

早(土反)隆

  1973年生,日本愛知縣人,現為自由作家,常出國遊歷,撰寫各類旅遊記事,曾於羅馬尼亞居住過兩年,將當地見聞寫成一本報導文學出書,獲得日本第十二屆「週刊星期五報導文學大獎」。

  早(土反)隆除了以東歐、中東問題為主要取材重心以外,另一方面也廣泛蒐羅各地人民流傳的趣事,編纂成書,利用詼諧逗趣的事件提供看世界的另一種角度,著有《看,世界怎樣笑日本》。



第一章:高科技國家群像——從車子到機器狗

【高科技之國】

● 瑕疵品

美國某家汽車公司分別向俄羅斯和日本的零件製造工廠下了訂單。
訂單要求:
「一千個產品中只能有一個瑕疵品。」

幾天後,收到來自俄羅斯工廠的回覆。
「一千個產品只能有一個瑕疵品,這項條件太嚴苛了;而且時間實在太趕,希望交貨日能延後。」

幾天後,收到來自日本工廠的回覆,上頭這麼寫。
「配合交貨日,作業一切順利。不過沒收到瑕疵品的設計圖,煩請儘速送來。」

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Everything is possible

Sometimes, I judge thing very fast, but later on, I realise that I had a wrong judgement.

Few days ago, I finished something within an hour which I originally thought I might not be accomplished, since I could not control the time, but still, I gave it a try.

And at last, I finished all of that and I had plenty of time ahead, just unbelievable !

Life is like this, everything is possible, if we never try, we never know we could !!

Dinner at Restaurant Fogo Samba

Last December, went to the restaurant and it was too late, didn't get the full dinner but only the salad bar.








This time, went for a full dinner, with different kinds of barbecue meat serving unlimited times - I liked the lamb, the pork rib, the sausage and the chicken very much, but not the beef, as it was too dry. I would like to have some juice came from the meat itself.

Other special included the barbecue pineapple, the deep fried snacks (corn bread), the garlic bread and the special cheese bread - I liked it very much.

For the salad bar, nothing special and it was not very attractive at all. There were some hot dishes, fried rice, noodles, vegetable soup and "Pork with beans".

Overall the atmosphere on the second floor and the service was good. There were plenty of tourists (I could say they are not Macaneses, as they are foreigners), but as the restaurant is very spacious, it was quite relax.

On the table there is a chip for each person, with the red side faced down (green up), the server will keep on bringing the barbecue meat to you; when you have enough, just turn the red side up, with the green side down, then they will stop to serve you the meat anymore.

The Brazilian manager also offered complimentary coffee and the dessert for us - I ordered a raspberry cheese cake - pretty good.





The dinner time was wonderful, with expenses about 400 per person (set dinner was MOP348), plus service charge - it was an expensive dinner if comparing with the Macau living standard, but thinking the service and comparing with the other tourists, converting the charge into USD, the price was OK- it was an eating experience of Brazilian food!!

By the time we left, there was a samba party on the ground floor - it was told that the party would be until 4 in the morning, what a wonderful night for the people inside!!

2010-07-30

Don't be late

Met my uncle on my way to work in the morning, it was almost 9AM, near my office. He stressed that I should not be late to work, and I told him I always arrive the office punctually.

It reminds me that when I started my first job, my mother always taught me to arrive the work place a little bit earlier.

It stays on my mind all the time.

Actually, few months ago, met my other uncle after lunch, and he realised that I was still on the street before 2:30pm, then he reminded me that I should always be punctual, don't be late!!!

My alarm clock is in red color, according to the analysis, I am sensitive to the time, and looking back to my family members, this should be the tradition - don't be late, should be on time !!!

2010-07-29

JAPANESE FAMOUS WAGYU BEEF COLLECTION”

“JAPANESE FAMOUS WAGYU BEEF COLLECTION”
FROM 1st JULY – 31st OCTOBER 2010
DINNER BUFFET MENU




Wonderful, should be a very delicious dinner, looking forward to try!!!!!!!!!!!


Chilled seafood counter
NZ half-self oysters, NZ mussels, fresh prawn, Alaska crab leg,
clear water prawn, sea whelk and French crab etc……
accompanied with variety sauce and condiments

Salad N’ leaf
U.S. lettuce, endive leaf, frisee lettuce, butter lettuce, lolla rosso hydro, mache epic
root, romaine lettuce, red chicory, radicchino lettuce, mizuna, red leaf lettuce, hot
house bean leaves, cucumber, carrot shredded, cherry tomato, sweet corn & red
kidney bean
accompanied with variety dressing, corn chips and condiments

Italy style tuna fish salad
Light curry seafood salad
Wild mushroom salad with apple balsamic
Seared chicken salad with soy-mirin dressing
Roast beef salad with lemon grass lime chili sauce
Green-beans salad and tomato with anchovy dressing
Tasmania smoked salmon with potato salad
Spiced lentil salad with prawns and mint yoghurt dressing

Char grilled salmon fillet with garden veg served wasabi
dressing

Classic caesar with seared Japanese black wagyu beef

Spicy black wagyu beef salad with yuzu-chilli vinaigrette

Wagyu beef tataki salad with ponzu sauce

Cold platter

Pepper wagyu beef with soba

Miso braised wagyu short rib tempura

Black wagyu beef tartar with rock salt & thyme

Black wagyu beef carpaccio with scallion ginger sauce

Poached garoupa fish served mango mayonnaise

Marinated salmon flavored with green tea flavor

Smoked turkey breast served coriander salsa

Grilled zucchini and asparagus platter

Italian salami with pickled cucumber

Smoked fish platter with condiments

Selection cold cut & air dried meat

Parma ham with melon


Soup
Western Soup

Double-boiled Chinese soup
(served with variety of homemade fresh bread rolls)

Sushi and sashimi counter
Selection of fresh seafood sashimi, sushi variety of maki and temaki

Home light-smoked Japanese Wagyu beef sashimi

Home light-smoked Japanese Wagyu beef sushi

Creamy Japanese onion & minced beef temaki

Seared wagyu beef sushi with ginger & onion

Black wagyu beef onigiri
(served with assortment of condiments)

Chilled soba counter
Itsuki cha soba, itsuki soba, ogawa udon
accompanied with variety dressing and condiments

Daily roasted station (tbc)
Roasted “GIANT” beef leg with reduction jus

Live station
Pan-fried Japanese wagyu beef with garlic sesame soya
jus

Congee station
Japanese wagyu beef congee with variety of condiments

Hot dishes
Deep-fried chicken nugget with Sichuan chili

Steamed sea garoupa with soya sauce and spring onion

Roasted rack of lamb with Dijon mustard sauce

Pan-fried salmon with crayfish brandy sauce

Braised OX tongue with Thai green curry sauce

Assorted Cantonese barbecued & soya herbs platter

Poached mixed Chinese mushroom and bamboo pith with greens

Steamed Japanese wagyu beef slices with vegetables

Braised Wagyu beef with glass vermicelli and enoki mushroom

XO paste fried rice with seafood & wagyu beef

Sautéed assorted seafood with crispy vegetables

Pasta with garlic green herbs sauce

Roasted baby potatoes

Chinese hot pot counter
* Wagyu beef slices, U.S fatty beef, Canadian snowflakes marble beef,
Slices lamb, pork ball, beef ball, octopus ball, lobster ball, mini sausage, bone
marrow,
Fresh prawn, fresh fish slice, slices garoupa, beef tripe,sleeve fish, enoki, shiitake,
Japanese crab stick, fried minced fish stick, fried bean puff, turnip, chick leg
mushroom, minced squid, minced fish patties, sweet corn, tofu, Japanese QQ tofu,
winter melon, long cabbage, fried bamboo stick, bamboo pith, taro vermicelli
seasonal green vegetable and assorted noodles

Sweets
Milk hazelnut layer cake, tomato cake, devil yoghurt,
Guava peach cake, anis walnut cake, poppy seed red cake, baked cheese cake,
Tofu cheese cake, green tea & red bean paste roll, white forest cake,
Macaroon, yuzu red bean gâteau, mini cup cake, passion mousse cake,
Luscious lemon squares, pecan chocolate chunks etc……

Petit dessert
Lavender panna cotta, ivory passion mousse, earl grey delight, green tea cube,
Serradura pudding, cherry blane mange, strawberry sable, tropical cake,
Apple eggplant tart, cake mixed fruit butter sponge, mixed berry liza mousse cake,
Crispy banana cake, egg custard, red bean dumpling etc……

“First class” Häggen Dazs Ice-cream counter
accompanied with variety dressing and condiments

Selection of fresh seasonal fruit bar
Mop288+10% service charge per person

如何前往萬宜地質步道?

(明報)2010年7月29日 星期四 05:10

【明報專訊】乘坐西貢市中心開出的94號巴士或鑽石山港鐵站的96R巴士(於周末及公共假期行駛),到北潭涌下車。沿大網仔路前行至分岔路口,靠右方的西貢萬宜路續行約9公里,即可到達萬宜水庫東壩,遊覽萬宜地質步道。

平日常到西貢,但一直也沒有發現這蔚為奇觀的六角岩柱。直至和校記走在萬宜地質步道時,才知道一直錯過了這近在咫尺的地質奇葩。一路上,校記十分留心聆聽導賞員的講解,雖然有關六角岩柱的形成涉及地質的專有名詞,校記都「打爛沙盆問到篤」,相信此行他們都對岩石增加了興趣。

http://hk.news.yahoo.com/article/100728/4/jeje.html

.

2010.7.29 時間在停頓?

在新馬路區常出沒的我,

每當我路過此區時,

慣性的總會向郵政局的大鐘行注目禮。

今早,

上班的時候,

鐘停留了在6:15分;

中午再經過時,

時間仍是一樣;

似乎,

她在生病了或她在示威?

無論如何,

下午6:15分是好時間 - 放工!!

2010-07-28

常霖法師

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http://hk.myblog.yahoo.com/alain-yip

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"參加靜修等於留醫,在家日常修行等於平時進補,出家修行就像學醫,能自醫也可醫人。故應自己按時服藥,先把自己治好,有了實際的經驗,才容易治療他人。"

French Food

1. La nourriture (f) / food
2. Le pain / bread
3. La salade/ salad
4. La viande / meat
5. Le poulet / chicken
6. Le poisson / fish
7. L'hamburger / hamburger
8. Les légumes (m) / vegetables
9. Les frites (f) / Chips or French fried potatoes
10. Le riz / rice
11. Le café / coffee
12. Le thé / tea
13. Le lait / milk
14. L'eau (f) / water
15. Le vin / wine
16. Le fruit / fruit
17. Le jus de fruit / fruit juice
18. L'orange (f) / Orange
19. La banane / banana
20. La pomme / apple
21. La glace à la vanille / vanilla ice cream
22. Le chocolat / chocolate


1. Le menu (m) / menu
2. L'entrée (f) / starter
3. Le plat principal / main course
4. Le fromage / cheese
5. Le dessert / dessert
6. Une table pour 4, s'il vous plaît! / a table for 4 people, please!
7. Je voudrais une salade / I would like a salad
8. Je voudrais un poulet-frites / I would like a Chicken Chips
9. Un hamburger avec des frites / a hamburger with chips
10. La sauce tomate / tomato sauce
11. Je voudrais du pain / I would like some bread
12. Je voudrais de l'eau / I would like some water
13. Je voudrais un gateau au chocolat / I would like a chocolate cake.

1. Le Bifteck (m) / food
2. Les pâtes (pl)/ pasta
3. Le sel / salt
4. Le poivre / peper
5. La moutarde / mustard
6. L'oignon (m) / onion
8. Le beurre / butter
9. Le sucre / Sugar
10. Le café noir / black coffee
11. Le café au lait avec 2 sucres / coffee with milk and 2 sugars
12. La bière / beer
13. La fraise / strawberry
14. L'ananas (m) / pinapple
15. Le yaourt or yogourt / yoghurt
16. Le yaourt aux fruits / yoghurt with fruits

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Synonmys

WONDERFUL

awesome, wondrous, miraculous, prodigious, astonishing, amazing, astounding, phenomenal, unique, curious, strange,fantastic, howling, marvellous, marvelous, rattling, extremely fine, excellent


BEAUTIFUL

comely, seemly, attractive, fair, beauteous, handsome, lovely, pretty, gorgeous, nice, magnificent, grand, rich, fine, wonderful, delightful



BRIGHT

Brilliant, radiant, vivid, shining, luminous, animated, lively, cheerful, shining, keen, discerning, sharp, sharp-witted, ingenious, clever, promising, encouraging, characterized by happiness or gladness, favorable or auspicious, illustrious or glorious, clear or translucent, having a glossy, glazed, or polished finish, intensely clear and vibrant in tone or quality;refulgent, effulgent, lustrous, lucent, beaming, lambent.

GOOD

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adjective, better, best,
noun, interjection, adverb

–adjective

1. morally excellent; virtuous; righteous; pious: a good man.
2. satisfactory in quality, quantity, or degree: a good teacher; good health.
3. of high quality; excellent.
4. right; proper; fit: It is good that you are here. His credentials are good.
5. well-behaved: a good child.
6. kind, beneficent, or friendly: to do a good deed.
7. honorable or worthy; in good standing: a good name.
8. educated and refined: She has a good background.
9. financially sound or safe: His credit is good.
10. genuine; not counterfeit: a good quarter.
11. sound or valid: good judgment; good reasons.
12. reliable; dependable; responsible: good advice.
13. healthful; beneficial: Fresh fruit is good for you.
14. in excellent condition; healthy: good teeth.
15. not spoiled or tainted; edible; palatable: The meat was still good after three months in the freezer.
16. favorable; propitious: good news.
17. cheerful; optimistic; amiable: in good spirits.
18. free of distress or pain; comfortable: to feel good after surgery.
19. agreeable; pleasant: Have a good time.
20. attractive; handsome: She has a good figure.
21. (of the complexion) smooth; free from blemish.
22. close or intimate; warm: She's a good friend of mine.
23. sufficient or ample: a good supply.
24. advantageous; satisfactory for the purpose: a good day for fishing.
25. competent or skillful; clever: a good manager; good at arithmetic.
26. skillfully or expertly done: a really good job; a good play.
27. conforming to rules of grammar, usage, etc.; correct: good English.
28. socially proper: good manners.
29. remaining available to one: Don't throw good money after bad.
30. comparatively new or of relatively fine quality: Don't play in the mud in your good clothes.
31. best or most dressy: He wore his good suit to the office today.
32. full: a good day's journey away.
33. fairly large or great: a good amount.
34. free from precipitation or cloudiness: good weather.
35. Medicine/Medical . (of a patient's condition) having stable and normal vital signs, being conscious and comfortable, and having excellent appetite, mobility, etc.
36. fertile; rich: good soil.
37. loyal: a good Democrat.
38. (of a return or service in tennis, squash, handball, etc.) landing within the limits of a court or section of a court.
39. Horse Racing . (of the surface of a track) drying after a rain so as to be still slightly sticky: This horse runs best on a good track.
40. (of meat, esp. beef) noting or pertaining to the specific grade below “choice,” containing more lean muscle and less edible fat than “prime” or “choice.”
41. favorably regarded (used as an epithet for a ship, town, etc.): the good ship Syrena.


–noun
42. profit or advantage; worth; benefit: What good will that do? We shall work for the common good.
43. excellence or merit; kindness: to do good.
44. moral righteousness; virtue: to be a power for good.
45. (esp. in the grading of U.S. beef) an official grade below that of “choice.”
46. goods,
a. possessions, esp. movable effects or personal property.
b. articles of trade; wares; merchandise: canned goods.
c. Informal . what has been promised or is expected: to deliver the goods.
d. Informal . the genuine article.
e. Informal . evidence of guilt, as stolen articles: to catch someone with the goods.
f. cloth or textile material: top-quality linen goods.
g. Chiefly British . merchandise sent by land, rather than by water or air.
47. the good,
a. the ideal of goodness or morality.
b. good things or persons collectively.


–interjection
48. (used as an expression of approval or satisfaction): Good! Now we can all go home.


–adverb
49. Informal . well.


—Idioms
50. as good as. as1 ( def. 22 ) .
51. come to no good, to end in failure or as a failure: Her jealous relatives said that she would come to no good.
52. for good, finally and permanently; forever: to leave the country for good. Also, for good and all.
53. good and, Informal . very; completely; exceedingly: This soup is good and hot.
54. good for,
a. certain to repay (money owed) because of integrity, financial stability, etc.
b. the equivalent in value of: Two thousand stamps are good for one coffeepot.
c. able to survive or continue functioning for (the length of time or the distance indicated): These tires are good for another 10,000 miles.
d. valid or in effect for (the length of time indicated): a license good for one year.
e. (used as an expression of approval): Good for you!
55. good full, Nautical . (of a sail or sails) well filled, esp. when sailing close to the wind; clean full; rap full.
56. make good,
a. to make recompense for; repay.
b. to implement an agreement; fulfill.
c. to be successful.
d. to substantiate; verify.
e. to carry out; accomplish; execute: The convicts made good their getaway.
57. no good, without value or merit; worthless; contemptible: The check was no good.
58. to the good,
a. generally advantageous: That's all to the good, but what do I get out of it?
b. richer in profit or gain: When he withdrew from the partnership, he was several thousand dollars to the good.

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Origin:
bef. 900; ME (adj., adv., and n.); OE gōd (adj.); c. D goed, G gut, ON gōthr, Goth goths

—Related forms
quasi-good, adjective


—Can be confused:   good, well (see usage note at this entry ).


—Synonyms
1. pure, moral, conscientious, meritorious, worthy, exemplary, upright. 2. commendable, admirable. 5. obedient, heedful. 6. kindly, benevolent, humane, gracious, obliging. 23. full, adequate. 24. profitable, useful, serviceable, beneficial. 25. efficient, proficient, capable, able, ready, suited, suitable, dexterous, expert, adroit, apt. 46. See property.


—Usage note
Good is common as an adverb in informal speech, especially after forms of do: He did good on the test. She sees good with her new glasses. This use does not occur in formal speech or edited writing, where the adverb well is used instead: He did well on the test. She sees well with her new glasses.

The adjective good is standard after linking verbs like taste, smell, look, feel, be, and seem: Everything tastes good. The biscuits smell good. You're looking good today. When used after look or feel, good may refer to spirits as well as health: I'm feeling pretty good this morning, ready to take on the world. Well is both an adjective and an adverb. As an adjective used after look, feel, or other linking verbs, it often refers to good health: You're looking well; we missed you while you were in the hospital. See also bad.

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good (ɡʊd)

— adj , better , best
1. having admirable, pleasing, superior, or positive qualities; not negative, bad or mediocre: a good idea ; a good teacher
2.
a. morally excellent or admirable; virtuous; righteous: a good man
b. ( as collective noun; preceded by the ): the good
3. suitable or efficient for a purpose: a good secretary ; a good winter coat
4. beneficial or advantageous: vegetables are good for you
5. not ruined or decayed; sound or whole: the meat is still good
6. kindly, generous, or approving: you are good to him
7. right or acceptable: your qualifications are good for the job
8. rich and fertile: good land
9. valid or genuine: I would not do this without good reason
10. honourable or held in high esteem: a good family
11. commercially or financially secure, sound, or safe: good securities ; a good investment
12. (of a draft) drawn for a stated sum
13. (of debts) expected to be fully paid
14. clever, competent, or talented: he's good at science
15. obedient or well-behaved: a good dog
16. reliable, safe, or recommended: a good make of clothes
17. affording material pleasure or indulgence: the good things in life ; the good life
18. having a well-proportioned, beautiful, or generally fine appearance: a good figure ; a good complexion
19. complete; full: I took a good look round the house
20. propitious; opportune: a good time to ask the manager for a rise
21. satisfying or gratifying: a good rest
22. comfortable: did you have a good night?
23. newest or of the best quality: to keep the good plates for important guests
24. fairly large, extensive, or long: a good distance away
25. sufficient; ample: we have a good supply of food
26. ( US ) (of meat) of the third government grade, above standard and below choice
27. serious or intellectual: good music
28. used in a traditional description: the good ship ``America''
29. used in polite or patronizing phrases or to express anger (often intended ironically): how is your good lady? ; look here, my good man!
30. a good one
a. an unbelievable assertion
b. a very funny joke
31. as good as virtually; practically: it's as good as finished
32. as good as gold excellent; very good indeed
33. be as good as to , be so good as to would you please
34. come good to recover and perform well after a bad start or setback
35. informal good and (intensifier): good and mad
36. (intensifier; used in mild oaths): good grief! ; good heavens!

— interj
37. an exclamation of approval, agreement, pleasure, etc

— n
38. moral or material advantage or use; benefit or profit: for the good of our workers ; what is the good of worrying?
39. positive moral qualities; goodness; virtue; righteousness; piety
40. ( sometimes capital ) moral qualities seen as a single abstract entity: we must pursue the Good
41. a good thing
42. economics a commodity or service that satisfies a human need
43. for good , for good and all forever; permanently: I have left them for good
44. make good
a. to recompense or repair damage or injury
b. to be successful
c. to demonstrate or prove the truth of (a statement or accusation)
d. to secure and retain (a position)
e. to effect or fulfil (something intended or promised)
45. good on you , good for you well done, well said, etc: a term of congratulation
46. ( Irish ) get any good of , get some good of
a. to handle to good effect: I never got any good of this machine
b. to understand properly: I could never get any good of him
c. to receive cooperation from


[Old English gōd; related to Old Norse gōthr, Old High German guot good]

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good (gŏŏd)
adj. bet·ter (bět'ər), best (běst)
1.Being positive or desirable in nature; not bad or poor: a good experience; good news from the hospital.

2.
a.Having the qualities that are desirable or distinguishing in a particular thing: a good exterior paint; a good joke.

b.Serving the desired purpose or end; suitable: Is this a good dress for the party?

c.Not spoiled or ruined: The milk is still good.

d.In excellent condition; sound: a good tooth.

e.Superior to the average; satisfactory: a good student.

f.Used formerly to refer to the U.S. Government grade of meat higher than standard and lower than choice.

g.Of high quality: good books.

h.Discriminating: good taste.

i.Reliable; sure: a good investment.

j.Valid or true: a good reason.

k.Genuine; real: a good dollar bill.

l.In effect; operative: a warranty good for two years; a driver's license that is still good.

m.Able to continue in a specified activity: I'm good for another round of golf.

n.Able to pay or contribute: Is she good for the money that you lent her?

o.Able to elicit a specified reaction: He is always good for a laugh.

p.Ample; substantial: a good income.

q.Bountiful: a good table.

r.Pleasant; enjoyable: had a good time at the party.

s.Propitious; favorable: good weather; a good omen.

t.Of moral excellence; upright: a good person.

u.Benevolent; kind: a good soul; a good heart.

v.Loyal; staunch: a good Republican.

w.Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.

x.Socially correct; proper: good manners.

y.Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.

z.Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.


3.
a.Not spoiled or ruined: The milk is still good.

b.In excellent condition; sound: a good tooth.

c.Superior to the average; satisfactory: a good student.

d.Used formerly to refer to the U.S. Government grade of meat higher than standard and lower than choice.

e.Of high quality: good books.

f.Discriminating: good taste.

g.Reliable; sure: a good investment.

h.Valid or true: a good reason.

i.Genuine; real: a good dollar bill.

j.In effect; operative: a warranty good for two years; a driver's license that is still good.

k.Able to continue in a specified activity: I'm good for another round of golf.

l.Able to pay or contribute: Is she good for the money that you lent her?

m.Able to elicit a specified reaction: He is always good for a laugh.

n.Ample; substantial: a good income.

o.Bountiful: a good table.

p.Pleasant; enjoyable: had a good time at the party.

q.Propitious; favorable: good weather; a good omen.

r.Of moral excellence; upright: a good person.

s.Benevolent; kind: a good soul; a good heart.

t.Loyal; staunch: a good Republican.

u.Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.

v.Socially correct; proper: good manners.

w.Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.

x.Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.


4.
a.Superior to the average; satisfactory: a good student.

b.Used formerly to refer to the U.S. Government grade of meat higher than standard and lower than choice.

c.Of high quality: good books.

d.Discriminating: good taste.

e.Reliable; sure: a good investment.

f.Valid or true: a good reason.

g.Genuine; real: a good dollar bill.

h.In effect; operative: a warranty good for two years; a driver's license that is still good.

i.Able to continue in a specified activity: I'm good for another round of golf.

j.Able to pay or contribute: Is she good for the money that you lent her?

k.Able to elicit a specified reaction: He is always good for a laugh.

l.Ample; substantial: a good income.

m.Bountiful: a good table.

n.Pleasant; enjoyable: had a good time at the party.

o.Propitious; favorable: good weather; a good omen.

p.Of moral excellence; upright: a good person.

q.Benevolent; kind: a good soul; a good heart.

r.Loyal; staunch: a good Republican.

s.Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.

t.Socially correct; proper: good manners.

u.Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.

v.Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.


5.
a.Of high quality: good books.

b.Discriminating: good taste.

c.Reliable; sure: a good investment.

d.Valid or true: a good reason.

e.Genuine; real: a good dollar bill.

f.In effect; operative: a warranty good for two years; a driver's license that is still good.

g.Able to continue in a specified activity: I'm good for another round of golf.

h.Able to pay or contribute: Is she good for the money that you lent her?

i.Able to elicit a specified reaction: He is always good for a laugh.

j.Ample; substantial: a good income.

k.Bountiful: a good table.

l.Pleasant; enjoyable: had a good time at the party.

m.Propitious; favorable: good weather; a good omen.

n.Of moral excellence; upright: a good person.

o.Benevolent; kind: a good soul; a good heart.

p.Loyal; staunch: a good Republican.

q.Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.

r.Socially correct; proper: good manners.

s.Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.

t.Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.


6.Worthy of respect; honorable: ruined the family's good name.

7.Attractive; handsome: good looks.

8.Beneficial to health; salutary: a good night's rest.

9.Competent; skilled: a good machinist.

10.Complete; thorough: a good workout.

11.
a.Reliable; sure: a good investment.

b.Valid or true: a good reason.

c.Genuine; real: a good dollar bill.

d.In effect; operative: a warranty good for two years; a driver's license that is still good.

e.Able to continue in a specified activity: I'm good for another round of golf.

f.Able to pay or contribute: Is she good for the money that you lent her?

g.Able to elicit a specified reaction: He is always good for a laugh.

h.Ample; substantial: a good income.

i.Bountiful: a good table.

j.Pleasant; enjoyable: had a good time at the party.

k.Propitious; favorable: good weather; a good omen.

l.Of moral excellence; upright: a good person.

m.Benevolent; kind: a good soul; a good heart.

n.Loyal; staunch: a good Republican.

o.Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.

p.Socially correct; proper: good manners.

q.Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.

r.Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.


12.
a.In effect; operative: a warranty good for two years; a driver's license that is still good.

b.Able to continue in a specified activity: I'm good for another round of golf.

c.Able to pay or contribute: Is she good for the money that you lent her?

d.Able to elicit a specified reaction: He is always good for a laugh.

e.Ample; substantial: a good income.

f.Bountiful: a good table.

g.Pleasant; enjoyable: had a good time at the party.

h.Propitious; favorable: good weather; a good omen.

i.Of moral excellence; upright: a good person.

j.Benevolent; kind: a good soul; a good heart.

k.Loyal; staunch: a good Republican.

l.Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.

m.Socially correct; proper: good manners.

n.Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.

o.Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.


13.
a.Able to pay or contribute: Is she good for the money that you lent her?

b.Able to elicit a specified reaction: He is always good for a laugh.

c.Ample; substantial: a good income.

d.Bountiful: a good table.

e.Pleasant; enjoyable: had a good time at the party.

f.Propitious; favorable: good weather; a good omen.

g.Of moral excellence; upright: a good person.

h.Benevolent; kind: a good soul; a good heart.

i.Loyal; staunch: a good Republican.

j.Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.

k.Socially correct; proper: good manners.

l.Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.

m.Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.


14.
a.Ample; substantial: a good income.

b.Bountiful: a good table.

c.Pleasant; enjoyable: had a good time at the party.

d.Propitious; favorable: good weather; a good omen.

e.Of moral excellence; upright: a good person.

f.Benevolent; kind: a good soul; a good heart.

g.Loyal; staunch: a good Republican.

h.Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.

i.Socially correct; proper: good manners.

j.Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.

k.Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.


15.Full: It is a good mile from here.

16.
a.Pleasant; enjoyable: had a good time at the party.

b.Propitious; favorable: good weather; a good omen.

c.Of moral excellence; upright: a good person.

d.Benevolent; kind: a good soul; a good heart.

e.Loyal; staunch: a good Republican.

f.Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.

g.Socially correct; proper: good manners.

h.Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.

i.Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.


17.
a.Of moral excellence; upright: a good person.

b.Benevolent; kind: a good soul; a good heart.

c.Loyal; staunch: a good Republican.

d.Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.

e.Socially correct; proper: good manners.

f.Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.

g.Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.


18.
a.Well-behaved; obedient: a good child.

b.Socially correct; proper: good manners.

c.Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.

d.Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.


19.Sports

a.Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play: The first serve was wide, but the second was good.

b.Passing between the uprights of the goal and therefore scoring, as a field goal in football.


20.Used to form exclamatory phrases expressing surprise or dismay: Good heavens! Good grief!

n. 1.
a.Something that is good.

b.A good, valuable, or useful part or aspect.

c.Commodities; wares: frozen goods.

d.Portable personal property.

e.(used with a sing. or pl. verb) Fabric; material.


2.Welfare; benefit: for the common good.

3.Goodness; virtue: There is much good to be found in people.

4.goods
a.Commodities; wares: frozen goods.

b.Portable personal property.

c.(used with a sing. or pl. verb) Fabric; material.


5.goods Slang Incriminating information or evidence: tried to get the goods on the crook.

adv. Informal
Well.

[Middle English, from Old English gōd ; see ghedh- in Indo-European roots.]
Usage Note : Good is properly used as an adjective with linking verbs such as be, seem, or appear: The future looks good. The soup tastes good. It should not be used as an adverb with other verbs: The car runs well (not good ). Thus, The dress fits well and looks good. See Usage Note at well2 .
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Word Origin & History

good

O.E. god (with a long "o") "having the right or desirable quality," from P.Gmc. *gothaz (cf. O.N. goðr, Du. goed, Ger. gut, Goth. goþs ), originally "fit, adequate, belonging together," from PIE base *ghedh- "to unite, be associated, suitable" (cf. O.C.S. godu "pleasing time," Rus. godnyi "fit, suitable," O.E. gædrian "to gather, to take up together"). Irregular comparatives ( better, best ) reflect a widespread pattern, cf. L. bonus, melior, optimus . First record of good day is from c.1200. Goods "property" first recorded late 13c., but singular in the same sense was in O.E. The good neighbours is Scot. euphemism for "the fairies" (1580s). Good-for-nothing is from 1711; good-looking is from 1780; good-natured first recorded 1570s. Good sport is from 1917; good to go is attested from 1989. Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Legal Dictionary

Main Entry: good
Function: adjective
Inflected Forms: bet·ter ; best
1 : commercially sound or reliable good risk>
2 a : valid or effectual under the law b : free of defects
3 a : characterized by honesty and fairness b : conforming to a standard of virtue good behavior —U.S. Constitution article III>; also : characterized by or relating to good behavior
Main Entry: good
Function: noun
1 : advancement of prosperity and well-being good of the community>
2 : an item of tangible movable personal property having value but usually excluding money, securities, and negotiable instruments —usually used in pl.: as a plural : all things under section 2-105 of the Uniform Commercial Code that are movable at the time of identification to the contract for sale other than the money that is to be paid, investment securities, and choses in action b plural : all things under section 9-104 of the Uniform Commercial Code that are movable at the time that a security interest in them attaches or that are fixtures but excluding money, documents, instruments, accounts, chattel paper, general intangibles, and minerals or the like before extraction
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consumer goods
: goods purchased primarily for personal, family, or household uses
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du·ra·ble goods
: consumer goods that last and are used for a number of years : DURABLES
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fungible goods
: goods of which any unit is by nature or by usage of trade the equivalent of any other unit esp. as defined by section 1-201 of the Uniform Commercial Code
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fu·ture goods
: goods that are the subject of a contract but are not yet existing or specified
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hard goods
: DURABLE GOODS in this entry
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house·hold goods
: goods used in connection with the home; specifically : furniture, furnishings, and personal effects used in a dwelling as defined by section 7-209 of the Uniform Commercial Code
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mo·bile goods
: goods as defined in section 9-103 of the Uniform Commercial Code that are mobile, are of a type (as vehicles) usually used in more than one jurisdiction, are not covered by a certificate of title, and are either the equipment of a debtor or inventory leased by a debtor
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or·di·nary goods
: goods as defined by section 9-103 of the Uniform Commercial Code that are anything other than those covered by a certificate of title, mobile goods, or minerals
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pro·duc·er goods
: goods (as tools and raw materials) used to produce other goods and satisfy human wants only indirectly
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soft goods
: consumer goods that are not durable goods Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Computing Dictionary

GOOD definition

Graph-Oriented Object Database

The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing, © Denis Howe 2010 http://foldoc.org
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Idioms & Phrases
good

In addition to the idioms beginning with good, also see bad (good) sort; but good; do any good; do good; do one good; for good; for good measure; get on someone's good side; get out while the getting is good; give a good account of oneself; give as good as one gets; have a good command of; have a good mind to; have a good thing going; have a good time; hold good; ill wind (that blows nobody any good); in all good conscience; in bad (good) faith; in (good) condition; in due course (all in good time); in good; in good hands; in good part; in good spirits; in good time; in good with; in someone's good graces; keep (good) time; make good; make good time; make someone look good; miss is as good as a mile; never had it so good; no good; no news is good news; not the only fish (other good fish) in the sea; one good turn deserves another; on good terms; on one's best (good) behavior; put in a good word; put to good use; show someone a good time; show to (good) advantage; so far so good; stand in good stead; take in good part; throw good money after bad; to good purpose; too good to be true; too much of a good thing; to the good; turn to (good account); up to no good; well and good; what's the good of; with good grace; world of good; your guess is as good as mine. Also see under goodness; goods.

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天有不測之風雲

放工時天下著很大很大的雨,

真是下雨天,

留堂天,

等了很久.

終於像小了點才往外走,

怎知,

雨又再次大起來.

街上巴士站亦堆了很多人,

傘子亦好像沒有用似的.

衣服及鞋子亦濕透了.

雖然如此,

我想我的心情不應受其影響,

我應該用正面及欣賞的角度去面對這美麗恆常的大自然變化.

其實落雨沒有什麼特別,

人生無常,

但雨後又將會是更晴朗的一天!

人人都需要的七個新技能

今時今日,生存之道在於與時並進及要耐力持久-恆心,信心,細心.好奇心,關心...

*敏捷,易於適應改變
*掌握多方面的技能
*解決問題及應變的能力
*寬闊的視野
*分析能力
*好奇心
*自發性

From US News

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/7-New-Skills-Every-Worker-usnews-3718278283.html?x=0

亞洲最貴的杯裝咖啡

http://hk.biz.yahoo.com/100728/362/3vi75.html

咖啡迷們在北京將會生活得很窘迫,而在孟加拉則會倍感愜意。北京在我們的20個杯裝咖啡最貴城市榜單上高居榜首。

假設你在北京,兜裏有50元(合七美元多一點)。能買到什麼呢?一杯上好的澳大利亞或智利葡萄酒;四、五張盜版 DVD 碟片;一個月的公交費;亦或是一杯咖啡。

中國的這個大型首都城市在我們的亞洲20個杯裝咖啡最貴城市榜單上高居榜首。諮詢公司美世 (Mercer) 的年度生活成本調查顯示,在擁有1400萬人口的北京,來自全球知名品牌的一杯咖啡連同小費要花去消費者7.17美元。一杯咖啡價格超過五美元的城市還包括香港、臺北、首爾、日本的東京和大阪,以及四座大陸城市:廣州、上海、沈陽和深圳。

諮詢公司美世的日內瓦研究人員 Marie-Laurence Sepede 表示:「這些城市在快速發展。在印度,隨著城市的發展,物價顯著上漲,越來越多的奢侈品牌進駐該市場。因此物價一直在上漲。馬尼拉、吉隆玻以及其他快速發展國家的城市也是如此。」

孟加拉
達卡:2.02美元
菲律賓
馬尼拉:2.16美元
巴基斯坦
卡拉奇:2.24美元
斯里蘭卡
可倫坡:2.36美元
柬埔寨
金邊:2.85美元
印尼:
雅加達:3.41美元
汶萊
斯里巴加灣市:3.54美元
印度
欽奈:2.59美元
新德里:2.91美元
班加羅爾:3.02美元
孟買:3.75美元
緬甸
仰光:3.67美元
越南
河內:3.48美元
胡志明市:3.75美元
新西蘭
奧克蘭:3.83美元
泰國
曼谷:4.07美元
澳大利亞
悉尼:3.55美元
墨爾本: 3.55美元
坎培拉:3.63美元
佩思:3.99美元
布里斯班:4.08美元
阿德萊德: 4.25美元
吉隆玻:4.39美元
新加坡市:4.60美元
韓國
首爾:5.19美元
香港
香港:5.79美元
臺灣
臺北:5.92美元
日本
名古屋:4.99美元
大阪: 6.10美元
東京:6.65美元
中國大陸
天津:4.39美元
南京:4.39美元
成都:5.12美元
青島:5.56美元
深圳:5.86美元
瀋陽:5.86美元
上海:6.59美元
廣州:7.03美元
北京:7.17美元
撰稿:Hana R. Alberts,福布斯

雞姓人頭痛 網上為孩子徵名

雞姓人頭痛 網上為孩子徵名
(明報)2010年7月28日 星期三 05:10

http://hk.news.yahoo.com/article/100727/4/jdtb.html


【明報專訊】「我姓雞,小孩該叫什麼名字?」內地近日有人在網上「求救」,希望徵得孩子的名字,結果得到「雞蛋」、「雞低批(GDP)」、「雞肋」、「雞器(機器)」、「雞德肯(「肯德雞」倒轉)」等讓人啼笑皆非的回應。

河南省中原姓氏文化研究所所長謝鈞祥表示,雞姓確實存在,是廣西特有的姓氏,源自壯族。據《中國姓氏大全》記載,廣西東興縣有1000多人姓雞,防城和欽州等縣市也有少許。據考證,姓雞者最初其實姓「奚」,高始祖叫奚廷拱,原籍山東。明朝永樂年間曾抵禦倭寇入侵,後來子嗣演變為雞姓。

死姓想改 家人反對

此外,網友張拉說,他有個朋友叫「死軍」,每次自我介紹時都含糊說:「我姓死」。死軍常覺得這個姓令他痛苦得要死。張拉說,死軍曾想去派出所改姓,但遭家人反對。除了死、雞這些罕見姓氏難取名字,中國現存的癬、啞、塚、髒、孬、騷、屎、尿、廁、糞、屍這些姓氏看來更讓人頭痛。

中央社
.

2010-07-27

One of my computer teachers

Met a computer teacher on my way home.

It made me think of his story....

It was many years ago, I took a computer programming course in the evening, it was quite difficult, and the students got fewer and fewer, we had plenty of assignments and one final exam.

As time passed, I realised that one student was the teacher 's girl friend, and she didn't need to do much work and he helped him to do anything, especially during the final.

When the final result came out, most of the students failed, except four, I was one and his girl-friend also.

What a teacher, I didn't have respect for this teacher at all.

Later on, I knew that his girl-friend became his wife, and both of them also are teachers.

I didn't think they are good examples for students.

Think Better by Tim Hurson

http://www.getabstract.com/summary/10798/think-better.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Hurson

http://www.timhurson.com/thinkbetter.php

Start reading this book, the name of the book is attractive, to get better, yes, I need to think and to think better.................

Be creative, be innovative and be powerful !!!

香橙洋葱煎豬肋骨

(星島日報報道)
http://hk.news.yahoo.com/article/100726/3/jd94.html

材料

  豬肋骨6件(600克)

  洋葱半個

  橙半個

  車厘茄10粒

  調味

  鹽半匙

  糖1匙

  豉油1匙

  粟粉1匙

  製法

  1. 豬肋骨洗淨瀝乾水,加入調味料醃二十分鐘。

  2. 洋葱洗淨切小片、橙肉切成小粒、車厘茄切半備用。

  3. 豬肋骨加入鑊中煎香至半熟。

  4. 將洋葱及車厘茄加入鑊中炒約五分鐘。

  5. 適量調味,熄火後將橙粒混合材料,即成。

  營養小貼士:

  • 豬肉含豐富蛋白質 ,有助肌肉及骨骼成長。

  • 車厘茄含豐富茄紅素,有助維持血管健康。

  • 橙含豐富的維他命C,有助皮膚、牙齒及毛髮健康。

  • 洋葱含豐富硒元素,有助增強抵抗力。

2010-07-26

Life is beautiful

Thanks for K's telephone call and the company for spending the Sunday afternoon.

I like the Mandarin House, it is nice, worthwhile to spend some time there!

I did the shopping - wonderful!!!

2010-07-25

Movie - Closer

http://mypaper.pchome.com.tw/aiyung/post/1244574847

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Closer_(film)

http://www.sonypictures.com/homevideo/closer/index.html

Congee - Beautiful Sunday

Passed by Seng Kei about 12:30PM, surprisingly it was still opened.

As a result, decided to have congee for lunch, the owner told me that most of the items were sold out and there were not many choices - no problem ! I can still enjoy skipping any cooking in the kitchen.

I ordered one fish congee and one beef congee for take away.

At the same time, chatted with the couple who are very hardworking people and their business is very good.

They said that they open 7:30AM, but the kitchen 's work (for preparation) starts at 12 AM - cooking congee takes time, and their work begins at 4:30 every morning. So that means they have long day, even though the business hour is only in the morning time!!

Under the hot summer, eating congee is quite good.

让生命随梦飞扬

http://www.nvqiyejia.com/cp_detail.php?id=28028&nowmenuid=61367&cpath=&catid=0

蔡凯琳(澳门)

(作为企业家,蔡凯琳选择的是医药行业,而这同时也是她学的专业,医师的冷静和济世情怀,让蔡凯琳的学术成就令医学界瞩目,企业家的理性和创新精神,让她的产品进入世界许多国家。而她的人生历程亦如她写下的段段撩动心弦的文字,其间流淌的却是可品可读的感人情怀。)


我把压力当动力

  大诗人普希金的名句:「生命诚可贵/爱情价更高/若为自由故/二者皆可拋」。我为了寻求独立、自由、平淡的生活,我舍弃名利和较优裕安定的环境,只身来到澳门,在这陌生社会,无依、无靠、无助的生活。由零开始创业,所遇的辛酸与险恶,难以言喻。在澳门十多年的坎坷经历、挫折和逆境。我这个澳门新移民体会了现实的残酷、人情冷暖、世态炎凉,尝够了雪上加霜。

  在澳门我曾数次濒临人生绝境,由于信念、毅力和友人帮助,我才绝处逢生。在独立创业初期,有人向我诉苦,称家中发生了很大困难,向我借钱周转。我倾尽所有助她,不久她们一家便销声匿迹。山穷水尽时,翻遍所有抽屉、口袋,才找到八个毫子。拖着饿得软弱无力的腿,艰难落楼,准备到对面街买油条充饥。过马路时掉了一毫子在路上,我正弯腰捡,突然冲过来一辆「的士」,司机大声骂我,「你想死,不要死在我车下」……我买了四根油条回到大厦,梯间坐着正在哭泣的邻居小兄妹,他们失业很久的父母出去找工作,扔下他们从早上到下午三点多还未吃饭,我将手上的油条给了两个可怜的孩子。而我却饿昏倒地,醒来时已在医院……出院前,我请人帮我影了一张「皮包骨」的相,放入银包。它提醒我:人生的路是这样走过来的,要珍惜现在,不信命运,天大的困难也不放弃。

  
那年农历年三十下午,业主强行收回我的住房,他是香港的大慈善家,对我却不慈善。我默默地走到街上,贺年的炮竹在我身旁不断炸响,我已没有感觉……幸亏我法国的同学SINE的父母,知道了我的困境,年初一的清晨,他们在南湾海边找到了我,把我接入他们刚装修的新楼主人房,我才没有流落街头。每每忆起,心里总会涌起一股感激暖流。

  我坚决不受命运摆布,要靠自己的努力,去追求独立、自由和成功之路。终于,我拿到了注册医师执业牌照,开了一间诊所。凭着精湛的医术和热情的服务,病人逐渐多了起来,每天看症数十人,还需凌晨排队拿「筹仔」。

  但似乎荆途和逆境与我结下了不解之缘。先是不断接到恐吓电话「你来澳门抢饭碗,小心!」。无缘无故地撞了两次车,腰背腿手都受了伤……一个单身的女性还多了一层麻烦,况且当时我年青。常常有人「喜欢」我,有东方人,有西方人,对我有甜言,有蜜语、用金钱物质等种种「表示」,由于性格孤傲的我抱定独身主意,对所有「表示」一概拒绝。但是,对付那些「有势力的」人的骚扰和纠缠乃至中伤,令我心力交瘁。有位朋友劝我:应承某位有地位人士的追求,她说,「妻凭夫贵」啊!我没有。我全情投入工作,寂寞地走自己的路。

  经历过这么多事情,我已不觉痛,也许痛得太多,麻木了,我还是我,只是对人性,我有了进一步的了解。由于人种、民族、家庭、教育、经历等背景不同,道德标准和思维方法都不同,放眼世界,绝无完美的人和事,只有各自按自己的标准,或社会规范不断完善,做人凭良知良心。

  每个人的人生道路不同,我这条自立的人生路很难走,是自己拣的,我不悔,我把压力当动力,常常偷偷擦干泪水面对困境。虽然商业社会充满诱惑陷阱,全赖自己的定力生活态度取向。我在澳门廿几年苦苦挣扎,对我人生影响深远。现在我生活虽简单,但我知足、自豪,我十分享受这种平淡,这正是我追求的。

我用做诗抒发情怀、享受孤寂

  孤独一人的我,选择了用写作,来抒发我的情怀和享受孤寂。自八十年代初至九十年代中,我给澳门报纸写了大量的诗和散文,在我的专栏「心湖萍影」中发表,我还曾出版一本诗集「情缘、情醉、情牵」。

  「心潮」——飞絮 游丝,串成归思。/芳草 繁花,一片寂寞。/半园 坠粉流香,哪堪风雨?/半生 情缘 情醉 情牵,是空白缠绵。/

  「我似蜂」——妈妈,您耽心;我似蚁,无声无息奔忙,任人践踏。/妈妈,请您放心;我要学蜂,默默采蜜,为了整体生命的续。/

  「月残 更残 人更残」——一夜转恻,彻夜忧思幽森,直到——月残。/一夜追忆,彻夜心潮忐忑,直到——更残。/一夜伏案,彻夜忙不停,直到——露晞。/月残,更残,露晞了时,身心更倦。/

  「卜算子」——镜海旧堤边,/思人间散聚。/海水朦胧向晚寒,/斜溅潇潇雨。/无意问浮沉,/只眷幽栖处。/飘地还看落叶稠,/泥土芳如故。/

  清平乐「乡愁」——呢喃无语,/问燕归何处?/黄叶纷飞如阵雨,/几许离情难数。/竖琴弹奏轻轻,/莫愁夜永情萦,/极目云天故里,/欲归难舍小城。/

我在澳门燃烧理想

  一个地方的生命力,不在于它的大小,而在于它的精神,在于它的精神面貌。澳门现在的精神面貌像个十八、九岁的少女,她是朝气蓬勃向上的。

  澳门社会安定,政治噪音少,政府的官员年轻,有谋略,有知识、廉洁,我看到了这一点,所以在「回归」前决定留在澳门,不回海外去,我的家人感到很奇怪,为什么我要留在一个世界地图上都找不到的小地方?我曾写过一首诗来响应——心归何处?/是久违的故土?还是遥远的「高堂」?/我恋故土恋亲人。/身却仍在濠江。/亲人说:「濠江不是你的家,何必忍受孤寂,/回来吧!你的家在这里。」/乡亲说:「小城不是你的根,为何要留连?回来吧!这是你故乡。」/我这游子是只蚂蚁儿,/在濠江我的蚁巢,/找到平淡无华。/静静、匆匆不停地,/燃烧理想。

我人生最终的梦

 我的前半生除了读书,就是做医生,当我决定留在澳门开办制药厂时,我毅然结束了多年的诊所,走向人生另一个阶段,创办制药厂——它是我人生最终的梦,我要将自己的专业知识,一生心血留在人间,每天我只睡三、四小时,常常通宵达旦,我在自己多年的临床经验的基础上,不断研究化验,取得了50多项发明成果,其中几项跻身于世界前沿。

  能够帮助患者解除身体疾病的困扰,是我最开心的事情。我们药厂充满生命力,我获得了许多友谊、鼓励。2003年,澳门贸促局李柄康主席、陈敬红执行委员、吴旭辉高级经理来到我们厂来巡视,李主席鼓励我们说:「你们是澳门的骄傲」。我开药厂是用一个医生的良心去制药,不是追求最大利润,人家说我蠢。如果社会的「蠢人」多一些,也许世界会安宁些。

  我用自己一生的时间,从事和研究中医药,我的产品令不少人抗衰老,恢复了活力,美丽了肌肤容貌。自己却由于长期过度透支,和20多年不断以自己的身体来试验药的毒性而令自己加速衰老。令我失去了青春,失去了美丽,失去了健康,我将青春美丽健康给了我的病人,给了消费者,我无怨!无悔!

来源:《女企业家》

2010-07-24

黃金歲月

香港電台一個好看的節目-

片集以「積極樂頤年」為主題,
透過不同年長人士的生活與經歷,
宣揚健康年長的人生。
人們從忙碌的工作中退下來,
人生的一片天空才是進入另一次的蛻變,
實行積極生活之道。

http://programme.rthk.org.hk/rthk/tv/programme.php?name=tv/goldenage2010&p=4869

"健康是累積來的."

原來薑是這樣有用

薑湯做法:
1.約十公克的薑磨成糊狀。
2.把薑糊放入玻璃杯裡。
3.注入滾燙的熱開水。
4.加入一匙蜂蜜,拌勻後飲用。
5.男女老少都適合飲用。


連續喝兩個月(每天早晨及入浴前各喝一次),據書本記載的見證:
1.身體變溫暖,手腳冰冷的『怕冷症』體質明顯改善。
2.體重可減輕約十公斤。
3.皮膚變得細嫩。
4.去掉多餘贅肉,腰圍變細。

薑對身體很有益處,愛美又想要健康的人,不妨試試看吧!

摘自「食療小祕方:世茂出版」

男人最喜歡的禮物

只有三份


一頂高帽。

不時向他送上一頂有頂的高帽﹐ 稱讚他,崇拜他。


仰慕的眼神。

即使他做了一件很笨的事﹐ 妳還是送上這樣的眼神給他。


生命的安慰。
讓他知道﹐ 妳會與他同甘共苦﹐ 妳是他心靈的安慰。


他收到這三份禮物﹐ 就會送妳很多禮物。

黑人給白人的信 Letter

forward message from a friend:


親愛的白種人,有幾件事你必須知道。
Dear white, something you got to know,

當我出生時,我是黑色的
When I was born, I was black.

我長大了,我是黑色的
When I grow up, I am black.

我在陽光下,我是黑色的
When I'm under the sun, I'm black.

我寒冷時,我是黑色的
When I'm cold, I'm black.

我害怕時,我是黑色的
When I'm afraid, I'm black.

我生病了,我是黑色的
When I'm sick, I'm black.

當我死了,我仍是黑色的。
When I die, I'm still black.

你-白種人
you-white people,

當你出生時,你是粉紅色的
When you were born, you were pink.

你長大了,變成白色的
When you grow up, you become white.

你在陽光下,你是紅色的
You're red under the sun.

你寒冷時,你是青色的
You're blue when you're cold.

你害怕時,你是黃色的
You are yellow when you're afraid.

你生病時,你是綠色的
You're green when you're sick.

當你死時,你是灰色的
You're gray when you die.

而你,卻叫我「有色人種」?
And you, call me "color"?

健康十大祕訣 輕鬆成為健康績優股

2008/11/13 09:42

您吃對了嗎?現代人的飲食有許許多多的迷思,各式佳餚食譜、營養食品處方等,令人眼花撩亂、無所適從,常言道:「病從口入。」「吃什麼東西,就會變成什麼樣的人」。

奇美醫院營養科 - 李春松主任表示,早期台灣人多死於傳染疾病,而威脅現代人的隱形殺手是慢性的癌症和心血管疾病等,分析兩者的差異,台灣人以前的飲食習慣不錯,只不過是衛生條件差。而現代台灣人的慢性病又可稱為「生活習慣病」,這些病在五十年前的台灣是很少發生的,因為許多病情是因為錯誤的飲食和生活習慣所引起,若能遵行正確的飲食法,可以讓身體情況改善,健康過生活。

李春松主任特別提供以下一些健康祕訣:

1. 疾病不是神給我們的考驗或懲罰,而是不良習慣不斷累積的結果。
2. 烹調之後放置一段時間的油炸食物絕對不可再吃,因為不論哪一種油,與空氣接觸,很快即開始氧化;此外,應避免人造奶油。
3. 直接食用穀物、豆類、堅果或植物的種子等食物,這是安全且健康的油脂攝取方式。
4. 植物性食物與動物性食物的比例為85:15,其中穀物50%(最好選擇未精製的產品),蔬菜和水果占35∼40%,動物性食物占10∼15%。
5. 選擇未精製的新鮮食物,盡可能保持自然的狀態。
6. 乳糖不耐症、過敏體質的人,以及不喜歡牛奶和乳製品的人更要完全避免牛奶和乳製品。
7. 充份咀嚼,勿暴飲暴食。每一口要咀嚼30∼50次,這樣的話,普通的食物都能完全嚼碎,很自然的下嚥。若是堅硬或不易消化的食物,則不妨咀嚼70次。人類的身體,越咀嚼唾液的分泌越旺盛,與胃液、膽汁等充份混合後,可幫助消化。
8. 要預防小兒氣喘、睡眠呼吸中止症、心肌梗塞、心臟麻痺等疾病,務必養成就寢時讓胃部淨空的習慣。
9. 夜裡實在難忍飢餓的人,建議吃少量新鮮而富含酵素的水果。含有酵素的水果非常容易消化,大約三、四十分鐘就可從胃部移動至腸內。因此吃了水果,經過一個小時後睡覺就無需擔心逆流的問題。
10. 攝取大量好水,每天約1500c.c.。

李春松主任建議,只要有空,就閉起眼睛深呼吸。每天深呼吸數十次,即可充分獲得足夠的氧,使精神狀態安定,還具有提高免疫功能的效果。

希望大家都能夠在「不生病」的狀態下,活出健康、長壽的豐富人生!

四個老婆

Received from a friend:


釋迦牟尼在一次法會上說了個故事:有個富商,討有四個老婆。


第一個老婆伶俐可愛,整天作陪、寸步不離;

第二個老婆是搶來的,是個大美人;

第三個老婆,沉溺於生活瑣事,讓他過著安定的生活;

第四個老婆工作勤奮,東奔西走,使丈夫根本忘記了她的存在。



平日,商人一直很疼愛、重視前三個老婆,卻常常忽略了照顧第四個老婆。

有一次,商人要出遠門,為免除長途旅行時的寂寞,

商人把自己的想法告訴了四個老婆,希望能有人願意陪同他一起前往。


第一個老婆說:「你自己去吧!我才不陪你哩!」

第二個老婆說:「我是被你搶來的,本來就不甘心情願地當你的老婆,我才不去呢!」

第三個老婆說:「儘管我是你的老婆,可我不愿受風餐露宿之苦,我最多送你到城郊﹗」

第四個老婆說:「既然我是你的老婆,無論你到哪裡,我都跟著你一起。」


於是,商人只有帶著被自己常常忽視的第四個老婆,開始了他遠行的旅程。

最後,釋迦牟尼說:各位,這個商人是誰呢?就是你們自己。


第一個老婆是指『肉體』,死後還是要與自己分開的;

第二個老婆是指『財產』,它生不帶來、死不帶去;

第三個老婆是指『自己的妻子』,活時兩個相依為命,死後還是要分道揚鑣;

第四個老婆是指『自心』,人們時常忘記它的存在,但它卻會永遠陪伴著自己。

世界各地声援面临死刑伊朗妇女

世界各地周六(7月24日)举行集会,声援一名因通奸罪被判处死刑的伊朗妇女。

萨吉娜·阿什迪阿尼曾被告知,她将被石头砸死。后来由于来自国际社会的压力,她的死刑被暂停。

根据伊朗法律,阿什迪阿尼犯有“婚姻外的非法关系”罪,她已接受被鞭打99下的刑罚。

在审判了一名被控谋杀阿什迪阿尼丈夫的男子后,两个孩子的母亲、43岁的阿什迪阿尼被裁定犯有通奸罪。在伊朗,这是一个可以判处死刑的罪名。

http://www.bbc.co.uk/zhongwen/simp/world/2010/07/100724_iran_adultery.shtml

Song - Emotion

Emotion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBgAj4cNee4

Words and music by Barry Gibb

It's over and done
but the heartache lives on inside
And who's the one you're clinging to
instead of me tonight?

(And where are you now?)
now that I need you
(Tears on my pillow)
wherever you go
(I'll cry me a river)
that leads to your ocean
You never see me fall apart
in the words of a broken heart

(chorus)
It's just emotion
that's taken me over
Tied up in sorrow
lost in my soul
But if you don't come back
come home to me, darling
You know that there'll be
nobody left in this world
to hold me tight
Nobody left in this world
to kiss goodnight

Goodnight, goodnight

I'm there at your side
I'm part of all the things you are
But you've got a part of someone else
You've got to find your shining star

(And where are you now?)
now that I need you
(Tears on my pillow)
wherever you go
(I'll cry me a river)
that leads to your ocean
You never see me fall apart
in the words of a broken heart

(chorus)

Goodnight, goodnight

Song - Looking Through The eyes Of Love

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLQ9qEx4wIY

LOOKING THROUGH THE EYES OF LOVE (Melissa Manchester)

Please, don't let this feeling end,
It's ev'rything I am,
Ev'rything I wanna be;
I can see what's mine now,
Finding out what's true,
Since I've found you
Lookin' through the eyes of love

Now I can take the time,
I can see my life
As it comes on shining now;
Reachin' out to touch you,
I can feel so much,
Since I've found you
Lookin' through the eyes of love.

And now I do believe,
That even in a storm, we'll find some light;
Knowin' you're beside me,
I'm alright.

Please, don't let this feelin' end,
It might not come again;
And I want to remember
How it feels to touch you;
How I feel so much,
Since I've found you
Lookin' through the eyes of love.

Song - Candle on the water

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=964k9GT7g4c



I'll be your candle on the water,
My love for you will always burn.
I know your lost and drifting.
But the clouds are lifting,
Don't give up you have somewhere to turn.

I'll be your candle on the water,
Till every wave is warm and bright.
My soul is there beside you.
Let this candle guide you,
soon you'll see a golden stream of light.

A cold and friendless tide has found you,
don't let the stormy darkness pull you down.
I'll paint a ray of hope around you,
circling the air lighted by a prayer.

I'll be your candle on the water,
this flame inside of me will grow.
Keep holding on, you'll make it,
Here's my hand so take it,
look for me reaching out to show
as sure as rivers flow,
I'll never let you go,
I'll never let you go,
I'll never let you go

中華饅工房

同事告訴我營地大街近關前街處最近開了一間饅頭店,
有點新台式的感覺,
首選為雞飽仔及奶凍(套餐12元)
他說很好味.

急不及待,
今天就去尋找這小店.

看見很清潔整齊的新店子,
不同種類的饅頭放在熱櫃內,
女店員很有禮貌,
並介紹熱賣饅頭-雞飽仔.
可惜奶凍已賣完.
無奈.
要了一個套餐 -
雞飽仔(2件)及大菜糕.

女店員告訴我他們由早上7:30 至黃昏約7:00
(如賣完可能會早些)營業,
叫我多些來.

回家即時吃那雞飽仔,
美味
不過
如即時趁熱食更好!!!!

"生命真好",
多了一個選擇.

巨無霸指數

巨無霸指數(Big Mac index)是一個非正式的經濟指數,用以測量兩種貨幣的匯率理論上是否合理。這種測量方法假定購買力平價理論成立。此指數是由《經濟學人》(The Economist)之編輯Pam Woodall(畢業於曼徹斯特大學及倫敦政經學院,主修經濟)於1986年9月推出,此後該報每年出版一次新的指數。該指數在英語國家裡衍生了「Burgernomics」(漢堡包經濟)一詞。

數據摘自《經濟學人》於2009年2月所發表的數據,所有單位已換算成為美元。

最昂貴的五個國家/地區
挪威 - 5.79 美元
瑞士 - 5.60 美元
丹麥 - 5.07 美元
瑞典 - 4.58 美元
歐元區 - 4.38 美元

最實惠的五個國家/地區
馬來西亞 - 1.52 美元
南非 - 1.66 美元
香港/澳門 - 1.72 美元
俄羅斯 - 1.73 美元
印尼 - 1.74 美元

(From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

http://bigmacindex.org/year/2010-big-mac-index.htm
http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/eco_big_mac_ind-economy-big-mac-index

2010-07-23

Teachers Caught Cheating老師出貓

By Francie Grace .

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/10/28/national/main580355.shtml

Some Critics Blame Pressure Of Standardized Testing
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.(AP) High-stakes standardized testing has led to high-level cheating - by teachers trying to gain an advantage for their students.

From 1999 through the spring of 2002, New York education officials found 21 proven cases of teacher cheating from Buffalo to Long Island, according to records obtained under the state Freedom of Information Law. Teachers usually reported cheating but some said the practice is more common than records show.

Teachers have read off answers during a test, sent students back to correct wrong answers, photocopied secure tests for use in class, inflated scores, and peeked at questions then drilled those topics in class before the test, according to records obtained by The Associated Press.

"Teachers care a lot, sometimes they care too much and try to provide too much help," said Dennis Tompkins, spokesman for New York State United Teachers, the state's largest teachers' union. "I don't think our members are Machiavellian. I think they are just trying to help the kids do better."

New York's teachers are not alone.


•A Reston, Va., teacher was placed on paid leave in June 2000 and 18 eighth-graders were retested after they allegedly were prepped with questions that showed up on their state social studies exam.


•Students at a Columbus, Ohio, school praised for its test scores by President Clinton said earlier in 2000 that adult tutors guided their pencils to the correct answers or calculated math problems while they took the mandatory state test.


•In 1999, a report by the New York City School District found similar incidents of teacher cheating, including finishing sentences in essays.


•A grand jury in Austin, Texas, indicted 18 school officials in April 2000 for altering student tests.

In New York, Deputy Education Commissioner James Kadamus said the state started monitoring teachers because it believed they would have more incentive to cheat to meet the new standards.

"We may be investigating more," he said. "But I wouldn't see any major change" in the number of teachers caught cheating.

Cheating in some New York state schools changed scores so much that it invalidated the "school report cards" used by parents, taxpayers and the state to evaluate the performance of schools and educators.

"If students have academic weaknesses, their teachers need to strive to fix it, not cover it up and refuse to acknowledge it exists," said Andrea Rogers of the Foundation for Education Reform and Accountability. She recommends revocation of a cheating teacher's license.

Most of the teachers quit, were suspended or fired - or faced state discipline that could lead to dismissal.

The records, which did not identify teachers by name, show:


•A high school teacher reported all his students passed the December 2000 Regents chemistry exam. An investigation found 62 of 63 of the exams were scored higher than deserved and 16 students failed.


•An elementary school teacher coached students in the May 2002 fourth grade math test, including telling them when they made an error. The teacher said she "does this all the time during tests and saw nothing wrong with it."

"Teachers are under a lot of pressure to get good grades," she told administrators.

A Harvard study published this year also found similar cases of cheating in Chicago schools fueled by teachers' need to improve standardized test scores.

"We found cheating increased by 30 to 50 percent because of high-stakes testing," said Brian Jacobs of the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard and co-author of the report "Rotten Apples."

Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything

http://www.amazon.com/Freakonomics-Economist-Explores-Hidden-Everything/dp/006073132X http://www.amazon.com/Freakonomics-Economist-Explores-Hidden-Everything/dp/006073132X#reader_006073132X http://freakonomicsbook.com/ http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/tag/superfreakonomics-gw-controversy/ http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/author/steven-d-levitt/ Right now reading this book, very excited to read the stories!!!!! Incentive of the people - even though school teachers cheat, what 's behind???? ** find the chinese translation about this book - http://www.readingtimes.com.tw/ReadingTimes/ProductPage.aspx?gp=productdetail&cid=rtbe(SellItems)&id=BE0169#BookNotice





12 Spending Schemes We Fall For消費者應注意的12個陷阱

http://shine.yahoo.com/event/financiallyfit/12-spending-schemes-we-fall-for-2029497/

By Mary Hunt

1. The Tactic: Beautiful Ambience 策略:美麗舒適的氛圍環境使你流連忘返

2. The Tactic: Colored Walls 策略:使用特別顏色的牆

3. The Tactic: Carpeting 策略:巧妙地利用地毯引導你循指定的路線在店內走動

4. The Tactic: Strategically Placed Merchandise 策略:戰略地展示商品

5. The Tactic: Easy Access 策略:近在咫尺方便拿取

6. The Tactic: Spacious Shopping Carts 策略:寬敞的購物車

7. The Tactic: Shrinking Products 策略:價格一樣,但購買的單位縮水 (即每單位已加價)

8. The Tactic: The Food Court 策略:設立美食廣場

9. The Tactic: Milk In the Back. 策略:必需的牛奶放在商店的後面(迫使你要去店內多多走動,刺激你的購買慾)

10. The Tactic: Cosmetics Near Shoes 策略:化妝品接近鞋的範圍

11. The Tactic: Helpful Salespeople 策略:樂意幫助的銷售人員

12. The Tactic: Clever Wording 策略:聰明的措辭-例如“特價”或“熱賣!”

Song - 舊日的足跡

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPxouHncfts&feature=related

我要再次找那 舊日的足跡

再次找我過去 似夢幻歲月

腦裡一片綠油油 依稀想起她
心中只想再一訴 那舊日故事

**每一張可愛 在遠處的笑面

每一分親切 在這個溫暖家鄉故地

雨細細 路綿綿 今天只想她
看透天際深處 道上沒晚霞

在這個黑暗漫長 夜靜沒對話
身邊只想擁有你 伴著我在路途

再次返到家鄉裡 夢幻已是現在

看有多少生疏的臉 默默露笑容
那裡一片綠油油 早風輕輕吹

細聽媽媽低聲訴 那舊日故事

已過去的不可再 今天又再憶起
一雙只懂哭的眼 落淚又再落淚

嗚…………………………

每一張可愛 在遠處的笑面

每一分親切 在這個溫暖地

60' Romantic Story in Macau

My new Portuguese collegue L told me his background story about the linkage of Macau, I just didn't pay attention at all and today, we were chatting again and the conversation reinforces the love story of his parents.

L came from Portugal last October, he told me that he visited Macao once and he loved in first sight and decided to live and work in Macau, as a result, he applied a job here.

He has a very special background story - his grandfather was a judge in Macau many many years ago, therefore his mother lived in Macau when she was small. When she grew up, she became a teacher in the Portuguese school( Escola Pedro Nolasco). L's father worked as a medical doctor in the Navy and arrived Macau in the 60'. The two met in Macau and fell in love.

They got married and went back to Portugal, after 40 years, two of them have 4 kids and L is one of their children. They never came back to Macau after their marriage.

Their son was attracted to this wonderful land and is now working in Macau, and the two will come to visit their son in the coming October for one month.

I bet two of them will be very surpised of the changes for Macau, but anyway,after listening to L's story, I conclude his parents' story is really romantic.

C'est romantique!

Song - 光輝歲月

歌手: Beyond
作曲: 黃家駒
作詞: 黃家駒

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwSQQoWqeBs&feature=related



鐘聲響起歸家的訊號
在他生命裡 彷彿帶點唏噓
黑色肌膚給他的意義
是一生奉獻 膚色鬥爭中

*年月把擁有變做失去
 疲倦的雙眼帶著期望 *

#今天只有殘留的軀殼
 迎接光輝歲月 風雨中抱緊自由
 一生經過徬徨的掙扎
 自信可改變未來 問誰又能做到 #

可否不分膚色的界限
願這土地裡 不分你我高低
繽紛色彩閃出的美麗
是因它沒有 分開每種色彩

Repeat *###

2010-07-22

9 Fast, Healthy Breakfast Ideas

By Maureen Callahan
Nutritious morning meals you can eat while driving, walking, or sprinting out the door.

http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/recipe-collections-favorites/healthy-meals/breakfast-to-go-10000001047596/index.html

Fruit and Cheese

A balanced, easy-to-assemble make-ahead morning meal: Grab an apple, wrap 1 to 2 ounces of Cheddar in plastic, and toss ¼ cup of fiber- and protein-rich walnuts into a resealable plastic bag.

Peanut Butter Waffle

Instead of dousing a whole-grain or bran toaster waffle in syrup, cut the sugar and boost the protein and fiber by spreading it with 2 tablespoons of peanut butter. You can also sprinkle on 1 tablespoon of raisins, sesame seeds, or extra peanuts for even more fiber, which helps deliver the meal's nutrients slowly and steadily.

Plain Doughnut With Chocolate Milk

A plain cake-style doughnut is usually a better choice than a bakery muffin. At Dunkin' Donuts, for instance, an old-fashioned doughnut has 280 calories, while a corn muffin has 510 calories. Add fiber by eating ¼ cup of almonds or dried fruit. Instead of coffee, try 8 ounces of low-fat chocolate milk.

Strawberry Shake

In a cocktail shaker, combine a packet of vanilla or strawberry instant-breakfast powder (look for the no-sugar-added kind, such as Carnation) and 1 cup of low-fat strawberry cow's milk or soy milk. (You can also mix this the night before.) If you have time, use a blender to add strawberries or a frozen banana, for extra fiber, and a scoop of protein powder, such as GeniSoy Natural.

Morning Pizza

You could have a slice of last night's pizza (it's preferable to filling up on sugar or skipping breakfast). Or you could try a more sophisticated spin: Take a slice of crusty bread, spread it with 3 tablespoons of low-fat ricotta, and add tomatoes. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil (about 1 teaspoon) and a little salt and pepper. Broiling is optional.

Energy Bars

To substitute for a meal, an energy bar should have at least 3 to 5 grams of fiber and 10 grams of protein. Odwalla, Kashi GoLean, and TruSoy are all good options. Because cereal bars rarely have more than 2 grams of protein, kids might be better off adding a stick of Go-Gurt! and a sleeve of peanuts.

Egg McMuffin

Yes, you read that right. If you must eat fast food in the morning, get an Egg McMuffin at McDonald's. At 300 calories, it's not an outrageous meal. Plus it has a good amount of lean protein from the egg and the Canadian bacon. To trim empty calories, remove the top half of the muffin. For additional fiber, add a fresh orange.

Cereal "Sundae"

A bowl of fiber-rich bran flakes (about 1½ cups) with 8 ounces of low-fat milk is nearly the perfect breakfast. Make it portable by replacing the milk with lemon or vanilla yogurt and mixing it in a to-go container. Increase the fiber and vitamins by adding ¼ cup of nuts or fresh or dried fruit, such as chopped pecans or blueberries.

Huevos Rancheros

One of the most portable proteins is a hard-cooked egg, but it has no fiber or carbohydrates. So slice it, then roll it in an 8-inch whole-wheat tortilla with a piece of Canadian bacon or lean ham and, if you like, a ½-ounce slice of cheese. Add a tablespoon of salsa for a shot of flavor and a smidgen of vitamin C.

10 new American essentials:

Rick Newman
10 Things We Can't Live Without
By Rick Newman

http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/flowchart/2010/05/18/10-things-we-cant-live-without

Portable computers.

High-speed Internet access.

Smart phones.

Education.

Movies.

TV.

Music downloads.

Pets.

Booze.

Coffee.

Best Foods to Stockpile for an Emergency

http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/emergency-foods-00000000038238/index.html

Natural disasters—such as a flood, hurricane, or blizzard—often come without warning. Stocking up on the right non-perishable food items will help you weather the storm with less stress.
by Vanessa DiMaggio

Fueling your body during an emergency is very different from your everyday diet. Because you’ll probably expend more energy than you normally would, you should eat high-energy, high-protein foods. And because you have a limited supply, the higher-quality foods you eat—and the less of them—the better. “In a disaster or an emergency you want those calories,” says Barry Swanson, a food scientist at Washington State University. “You want some nutrients and some fiber—something to keep your diet normal.”

But that doesn’t mean you have to eat like a pauper. “In an emergency, generally you tend to think of meeting more basic needs than preferences and flavors,” says Elizabeth Andress, professor and food safety specialist at the University of Georgia. “But if you plan right, you can have a great variety of foods and nutrients.” Here, Andress and Swanson weigh in on what items you should include.

What to Always Keep in Your Pantry
These items have lengthy expiration dates, so you can stash them away for long periods of time. Make a list of everything in your stockpile and check expiration dates every 6 to 12 months to keep things fresh. And don’t forget to have a can opener on hand at all times—all that food won’t be of any use if you can’t open it.

• Peanut butter
A great source of energy, peanut butter is chock-full of healthful fats and protein. Unless the jar indicates otherwise, you don’t have to refrigerate after opening.

• Whole-wheat crackers
Crackers are a good replacement for bread and make a fine substitute in sandwiches. Due to their higher fat content, whole-wheat or whole-grain crackers have a shorter shelf life than their plain counterparts (check the box for expiration dates), but the extra fiber pays off when you’re particularly hungry. Consider vacuum-packing your crackers to prolong their freshness.

• Nuts and trail mixes
Stock up on these high-energy foods—they’re convenient for snacking and healthful. Look for vacuum-packed containers, which prevent the nuts from oxidizing and losing their freshness.

• Cereal
Choose multigrain cereals that are individually packaged so they don’t become stale after opening.

• Granola bars and power bars
Healthy and filling, these portable snacks usually stay fresh for at least six months. Plus, they’re an excellent source of carbohydrates. “You can get more energy from carbohydrates without [eating] tons of food,” Andress says.

• Dried fruits, such as apricots and raisins
In the absence of fresh fruit, these healthy snacks offer potassium and dietary fiber. “Dried fruits provide you with a significant amount of nutrients and calories,” Swanson says.

• Canned tuna, salmon, chicken, or turkey
Generally lasting at least two years in the pantry, canned meats provide essential protein. Vacuum-packed pouches have a shorter shelf life but will last at least six months, says Diane Van, manager of the USDA meat and poultry hotline.

• Canned vegetables, such as green beans, carrots, and peas
When the real deal isn’t an option, canned varieties can provide you with essential nutrients.

• Canned soups and chili
Soups and chili can be eaten straight out of the can and provide a variety of nutrients. Look for low-sodium options.

• Bottled water
Try to stock at least a three-day supply--you need at least one gallon per person per day. “A normally active person should drink at least a half gallon of water each day,” Andress says. “The other half gallon is for adding to food and washing.”

• Sports drinks, such as Gatorade or Powerade
The electrolytes and carbohydrates in these drinks will help you rehydrate and replenish fluid when water is scarce.

• Powdered milk
Almost all dairy products require refrigeration, so stock this substitute for an excellent source of calcium and vitamin D when fresh milk isn’t an option.

• Sugar, salt, and pepper
If you have access to a propane or charcoal stove, you may be doing some cooking. A basic supply of seasonings and sweeteners will improve the flavor of your food, both fresh and packaged.

• Multivitamins
Supplements will help replace the nutrients you would have consumed on a normal diet.

• Apples
Apples last up to three months when stored in a cool, dry area away from more perishable fruits (like bananas), which could cause them to ripen more quickly.

• Citrus fruits, such as oranges and grapefruits
Because of their high acid content and sturdy skins, citrus fruits can last for up to two weeks without refrigeration, particularly if you buy them when they’re not fully ripe. Oranges and grapefruits contain lots of vitamin C and will keep you hydrated.

• Avocadoes
If you buy an unripe, firm avocado, it will last outside the refrigerator for at least a week.

• Tomatoes
If you buy them unripe, tomatoes will last several days at room temperature.

• Potatoes, sweet potatoes, and yams
If you have access to a working stove, these root vegetables are good keepers and make tasty side dishes. Stored in a cool, dark area, potatoes will last about a month.

• Cucumbers and summer squash
These vegetables will last a few days outside of refrigeration and can be eaten raw.

• Winter squash
While most are inedible uncooked, winter squashes, such as acorn squash, will keep for a few months. If you’ll be able to cook during the emergency, stockpile a bunch.

• Hard, packaged sausages, such as sopressata and pepperoni
You can’t eat canned tuna and chicken forever. Try stocking up on a few packages of dry-cured salamis like sopressata, a southern Italian specialty available at most grocery stores. Unopened, they will keep for up to six weeks in the pantry, Van says.

吉列沖繩苦瓜釀黑豚

http://hk.news.yahoo.com/article/100720/4/j9gc.html

(明報)2010年7月21日 星期三 04:40
【明報專訊】示範﹕那霸沖繩料理總廚鄧逸林

吉列沖繩苦瓜,味道不太苦,外層香脆,而黑豚肉餡非常鬆化,醬汁以醬油、味醂及番茄汁調成,鹹中帶點酸,十分醒胃。

˙材料

日本 黑豚肉(免治)80克

沖繩苦瓜 半個

雞蛋 2隻

葱(切碎) 1/4條

鹽 適量

胡椒粉 適量

粟粉 適量

麵包糠 適量


(1)黑豚肉以鹽、胡椒粉、雞蛋一隻拌勻醃味,備用。苦瓜開邊後,挖去苦瓜籽及囊。

(2)將黑豚肉釀入苦瓜之中。

(3)按序蘸上粟粉、雞蛋及麵包糠。

(4)放入油鍋中炸至熟透,撈起切成數件,即可上碟

「電飯煲大王」推銷電飯煲 攜臘腸逐戶教煮飯

http://hk.news.yahoo.com/article/100721/4/ja5v.html

(明報)2010年7月22日 星期四 05:10

【明報專訊】創立信興的蒙民偉有「電飯煲大王」之稱,源於他在1950年代機緣巧合成為日本 樂聲牌電器的代理,銷售電飯煲。60年代時,香港巿民多用瓦煲煮飯,蒙民偉帶著電飯煲、米和臘腸,逐家逐戶教人「煮飯」,結果信興至今在港累積售出超過1000萬個電飯煲。

蒙民偉當年所以成為樂聲電器獨家代理,原來是他到日本留學 時,結識了松下電器創辦人松下幸之助。他在一次雜誌訪問中談過這段經歷,說松下當年因為日本二戰結束後被西方制裁,當時松下第一句問蒙民偉「你有沒有錢?」,蒙民偉答「沒有」,松下便笑著和他握手,答應給他作代理。這麼多年來,蒙民偉履行對松下的承諾,專注代理松下的產品。

赴日留學 熱心公益捐助教育

蒙民偉不單被動地代理產品,亦向日本工程師提供意見,改良成更適合港人的電器,例如將飯煲蓋改以玻璃製造,用家不揭蓋也能看到飯面。

蒙民偉另一為人樂道的是熱心公益,他在1984年成立信興教育及慈善基金,支持香港和內地的教育、醫療、康樂、體育和音樂等公益事業。他亦多次向香港的大學和內地大學捐款,所以香港八間大專院校 內,都有以他名字命名的建築物。

1996年,中國科學院紫金山天文台 ,把一個編號為3678的小行星 命名為「蒙民偉星」,表揚他對促進中國經濟、科學、技術及教育發展的貢獻。

http://orientaldaily.on.cc/cnt/news/20100722/00176_003.html

【本報訊】蒙民偉靠賣電飯煲起家,有「電器大王」稱號,早在上世紀五十年代便創立信興行,成為日本松下電器的港澳區總代理,他後來從日本引入樂聲牌電飯煲到本港推銷,卻處處碰壁,因當時香港社會仍瀰漫反日情緒,蒙推銷日貨可要捱罵,但他並無放棄,到處即場用電飯煲煮飯,當時仍用柴火或火水爐煮飯的人們嘖嘖稱奇,慢慢接受電飯煲。

不斷改良迎合港人口味
蒙最終能成功推銷電飯煲全靠食腦,因深知中國人愛於飯面蒸臘腸,於是改良電飯煲設計為玻璃蓋頂,讓家庭主婦知道何時飯熟,始放臘腸,這是輸港電飯煲與日本電飯煲的最大分別,成為經典。蒙又嫌本來的電飯煲不夠蒸氣,飯熟時無聲無氣,港人不太喜歡,故改良至加大蒸氣,令飯熟時有噗噗聲。

而樂聲牌電飯煲亦因他努力推銷,漸漸在本港普及,輸港的數量以倍計上升,由六○年入口一百個,激增至六五年八萬八千個,佔日本松下電飯煲出口量一半,時至今日,信興已售出逾千萬個電飯煲,獲松下送贈金電飯煲表揚。

電飯煲大賣後,蒙仍不斷鑽研新點子,令電飯煲功能多元化,先後加入煲粥和焗蛋糕功能,為電飯煲增值。在九十年代的移民潮,可以煲粥的電飯煲成為香港移民家庭必備電器之一。

《香港阿爾卑斯山》

http://hk.news.yahoo.com/article/100721/4/ja7f.html

居港日人寫行山樂:香港有個阿爾卑斯山

(明報)2010年7月22日 星期四 05:10
【明報專訊】香港,在外國人眼中不一定是購物天堂,原來也可以是「阿爾卑斯山」﹗曾居港數年、已回國退休的前日航副總裁金子晴彥,對香港印象最深刻的原來是香港的山景,他上月出版《香港阿爾卑斯山》一書,細說自己漫步麥理浩徑 、鳳凰徑、蒲台島等的點滴,以生動文筆描述村落歷史、山名由來等,令郊區歷史文化風貌躍現字裏行間,書本大受日本 人歡迎,漁護署 把該書翻譯為中文的《金子旅港行記》,於書展 推出。

日航副總裁執筆 文筆浪漫難倒翻譯

10年前金子晴彥一封提及自己拍了香港郊外照片的信件,令他和本港行山樂結下不解緣。漁護署高級地質公園主任楊家明當年收到這來自金子的信件,便相約對方相見,自此成了朋友。一次金子邀請他到日本北海道 參加當地行山節,楊深感本港亦有潛質舉辦行山活動,遂決心籌備1999年的千禧健行,「自此本港多了人愛行山,而近年更多人關注自然保育,某程度上又與多人行山有關」。

金子在港居住7、8年,走遍香港行山徑,為了把香港山景推介予日本人,他上月在日本出版《香港阿爾卑斯山》,大談在港的遊山樂。漁護署地質公園主任陳羽嵐說﹕

「日本人出名細心,書中你會看到很詳細的資料,如乘哪車可到現場,哪個站下車,連下車後向左還是向右走也記載﹗」

楊家明則說,香港行山書常被人詬病「無內容」,但金子的《行記》連大東山名稱由來、「伯公㘭」意思、鄉村歷史文化及沿途的植物等都一一詳述,且文筆生動︰「白千層好像醫不好的香港腳般,一層層地脫皮……」不過,楊家明說金子把行山寫得太浪漫,令翻譯工作十分困難。
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http://orientaldaily.on.cc/cnt/news/20100722/00176_014.html

日本人撰《旅港行記》

【本報訊】沿着香港的遠足徑走在山脊上遙望遠處綠林、山峰或島嶼而不知其名,是遠足人士常常碰到。由日本人金子晴彥撰寫的中文譯本《旅港行記》藏着無限樂趣,身在山中的你人在何方,沿途景物的歷史故事,甚至是路邊植物是甚麼,還有八仙嶺因遠看似八個仙峰而為其名,大東山英文名Sunset Peak是源於居住港島扯旗山的英人,在黃昏時遙望大嶼山正好看見日落大東山下而命名。《旅港行記》的日文原著更名為《香港阿爾卑斯山》,以香港比喻舉世著名的山脈。原著上月於日本東京發行,本港漁農自然護理署將它翻譯成中文譯本在書展發售。

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