Today is the end of 2010. I have been blogging for 3 years since 2007 when I started my career break. After I resumed my career in 2008 I am getting busy. Now I think I should end my blog.
Pieces of advice to share with you:
1. Learn good English. It can help you communicate around the globe.
2. Learn how to invest. Never invest anything you do not understand.
3. Be critical. Do not easily believe what others say, especially your government.
4. Be generous. Give is better than take. It's an honour to give.
5. Treat your family members nice. They are the ones who really matters.
Enjoy your life. Wish you a happy and healthy life!
Friday, December 31, 2010
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Freedom
Most of us like freedom. We all like the freedom such as to choose where we want to live, what we want to have, how to do things in our own way, and when to do something. Most of us would not like to be told where to live, what we want, how to do, and when to do. We are humans, not slaves. Only slaves are deprived of their freedom.
Rulers also like freedom but they do not like those ruled having the same amount of freedom as they do, otherwise those ruled are difficult to control. History shows that one major difference between a totalitarian country and a democratic country is the amount of freedom enjoyed by the rulers and the ruled. The wider the gap the more servitude of the ruled.
When our government asks us to do something but the officials are not doing the same, that's a sign of inequality. Disdain it.
Rulers also like freedom but they do not like those ruled having the same amount of freedom as they do, otherwise those ruled are difficult to control. History shows that one major difference between a totalitarian country and a democratic country is the amount of freedom enjoyed by the rulers and the ruled. The wider the gap the more servitude of the ruled.
When our government asks us to do something but the officials are not doing the same, that's a sign of inequality. Disdain it.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Eating
I like to eat. Wherever there is a place which has good food, I like to try. I do not mind to spend a little more to taste something excellent.
I used to watch Sunday TV shows that introduce different types of food. I did not choose the program but I usually dine at my parents-in-law home and they liked watching TV. I enjoyed the show by Chua Lam, who not only introduced expensive food but also inexpensive ones, and he knows how to taste good food. However, I do not like those eating spree on Sunday TV shows that only promote expensive and rare food overseas. These endless programs make people think that we are only a bunch of animals who know eat, sleep, and shit only. Travellers should enjoy the cultural aspect of another country also. The TV program "From City to City" is a rare program that incorporates culture as well as food. I recommend you to search and watch it.
I used to watch Sunday TV shows that introduce different types of food. I did not choose the program but I usually dine at my parents-in-law home and they liked watching TV. I enjoyed the show by Chua Lam, who not only introduced expensive food but also inexpensive ones, and he knows how to taste good food. However, I do not like those eating spree on Sunday TV shows that only promote expensive and rare food overseas. These endless programs make people think that we are only a bunch of animals who know eat, sleep, and shit only. Travellers should enjoy the cultural aspect of another country also. The TV program "From City to City" is a rare program that incorporates culture as well as food. I recommend you to search and watch it.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Political Reform
The government proposed political reform will be passed soon as the government has secured sufficient support to pass the bill in Legco. No matter you like it or not, everything is settled until a few years before 2017.
One-man-one-vote is the most basic political reform we should get and we are READY to have it now but the government does not agree with it. The problem is not with the local government but lies to the central government. If you have one-man-one-vote to vote all members of the Legislation and the Chief Executive, why if others want the same?
Politics is an art. It is for the people. Different people have different desires and politics requires negotiation as well as compromise in order to come up with something that satisfies the majority while not ignoring the minority. Our HK government still has a lot to learn.
One-man-one-vote is the most basic political reform we should get and we are READY to have it now but the government does not agree with it. The problem is not with the local government but lies to the central government. If you have one-man-one-vote to vote all members of the Legislation and the Chief Executive, why if others want the same?
Politics is an art. It is for the people. Different people have different desires and politics requires negotiation as well as compromise in order to come up with something that satisfies the majority while not ignoring the minority. Our HK government still has a lot to learn.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Reform?
The HK government recently broadcasts two commercials on TV begging us to support the so called political reform. The two commercials have two core messages - support and belief. The first message threats that if you want a political reform you are bound to support the government's proposal, there is no alternative. The second message tries to brainwash you that you need to trust your government to implement the political reform.
To clear the myths, we need to ask: why do we need to support the government's proposal and why do we need to trust the government? If the government says that its proposal is the best and nothing but the best, prove it! If the government forces us to trust it, then show us that its previous performance is worth the trust!
Our government shall not become the Ministry of Truth.
To clear the myths, we need to ask: why do we need to support the government's proposal and why do we need to trust the government? If the government says that its proposal is the best and nothing but the best, prove it! If the government forces us to trust it, then show us that its previous performance is worth the trust!
Our government shall not become the Ministry of Truth.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Academic Life
I have just finished my last course of my study, and now I need to concentrate on my thesis. I need to conduct a presentation within the next several months, and in the next 4 years I need to read, write, revise, read, write, revise, read, write, revise, until I finish my paper. This is a long journey and I am moving one step at a time.
Although my academic research is not related to my work, the process makes me think deeply. I need to consider different aspects of a problem and try to find the best solution. This thinking process can apply to my work also and it definitely helps.
I have taken many half-days off from my work to attend classes at evenings. Classes started at 18:00 hrs. but I liked to have the afternoon off to prepare for my classes. I felt more relaxing and fully prepared for my classes. For a part-time student, this is what I should do.
Although my academic research is not related to my work, the process makes me think deeply. I need to consider different aspects of a problem and try to find the best solution. This thinking process can apply to my work also and it definitely helps.
I have taken many half-days off from my work to attend classes at evenings. Classes started at 18:00 hrs. but I liked to have the afternoon off to prepare for my classes. I felt more relaxing and fully prepared for my classes. For a part-time student, this is what I should do.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Essential 2
What is the next most important essential for humans besides air? Water of course. Without water we can only live for days. The sad reality is that water has become a precious resource and the situation is continuing.
The recent drought in China has highlighted the shortage of water. 15 years ago, we had drought in China but it only affected crop; 10 years ago, the drought in China affected crop and animals; now the drought in China is affecting humans. We need to act immediately to control the situation otherwise more people will suffer.
The crux is that although the Chinese government is trying to find more water from underground water or divert river course to acquire more water, the problems are that the first method causes land collapses as hollows are formed underground and the second method may lead to war as we are stealing water from other countries. Some rivers start from China pass different countries before reach to the sea. By diverting river courses people who live in the downstream areas may not get sufficient water.
An alternative which is viable is to change sea water to drinking water. It takes more money than pumping from the underground or stealing from others but the supply is unlimited in theory. If we build up more factories for converting sea water to drinking water, the costs should go down.
Although the above factories can solve the water scarcity, the northwest or southwest parts of China still face the drought problem as the sea is not near them. It is necessary to build up long pipes to pump water from the east to the west in order to solve the problem. If we have built up long pipes for delivering oil from Russia to China, why not water pipes?
The recent drought in China has highlighted the shortage of water. 15 years ago, we had drought in China but it only affected crop; 10 years ago, the drought in China affected crop and animals; now the drought in China is affecting humans. We need to act immediately to control the situation otherwise more people will suffer.
The crux is that although the Chinese government is trying to find more water from underground water or divert river course to acquire more water, the problems are that the first method causes land collapses as hollows are formed underground and the second method may lead to war as we are stealing water from other countries. Some rivers start from China pass different countries before reach to the sea. By diverting river courses people who live in the downstream areas may not get sufficient water.
An alternative which is viable is to change sea water to drinking water. It takes more money than pumping from the underground or stealing from others but the supply is unlimited in theory. If we build up more factories for converting sea water to drinking water, the costs should go down.
Although the above factories can solve the water scarcity, the northwest or southwest parts of China still face the drought problem as the sea is not near them. It is necessary to build up long pipes to pump water from the east to the west in order to solve the problem. If we have built up long pipes for delivering oil from Russia to China, why not water pipes?
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Essential
What is the essential of our life? Health? Money? Frame? I think air must be the one, without air we can't live for minutes!
The reality is that air quality in HK is getting worse. Haze is bad and it is caused by pollutants from China as well as HK but dust storm from northern China is worse and it can spread all the way to the US! The air quality index in HK in the past several days speak for itself: the dust storm can reach HK and easily break our worst air quality index!
Dust storm is originated from desert. And desertization in northern China, which is a result of rapid development by invading forest, causes more dust storm. To prevent dust storm, we need to plan more trees and using less forest land for development. Dust storm is threatening the livelihood of China and there will be no development if situation continues.
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The reality is that air quality in HK is getting worse. Haze is bad and it is caused by pollutants from China as well as HK but dust storm from northern China is worse and it can spread all the way to the US! The air quality index in HK in the past several days speak for itself: the dust storm can reach HK and easily break our worst air quality index!
Dust storm is originated from desert. And desertization in northern China, which is a result of rapid development by invading forest, causes more dust storm. To prevent dust storm, we need to plan more trees and using less forest land for development. Dust storm is threatening the livelihood of China and there will be no development if situation continues.
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Saturday, March 13, 2010
Work, Study, and Rest
I have been very busy in the last couple of months. Not only I have to write another paper and prepare my class each week, but also my work is full. I can hardly find time to rest.
I used to like reading but in the past couple of months I seldom had time to read. I know that this will continue in the next several years so I need to read as much as I could during summer when my school work is lessen.
As I have so many tasks to handle and the time is constant, I need to use my time wisely on work and study so that I can have time to rest. I plan what I want to do daily and try to complete it so that I can then focus on others next day. Leisure becomes a luxury. As I travel to work daily by MTR I use the interval to read and I managed to complete the Tales from Shakespeare within a year. It is putting your time to good use.
I used to like reading but in the past couple of months I seldom had time to read. I know that this will continue in the next several years so I need to read as much as I could during summer when my school work is lessen.
As I have so many tasks to handle and the time is constant, I need to use my time wisely on work and study so that I can have time to rest. I plan what I want to do daily and try to complete it so that I can then focus on others next day. Leisure becomes a luxury. As I travel to work daily by MTR I use the interval to read and I managed to complete the Tales from Shakespeare within a year. It is putting your time to good use.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
International Conference
I attended an international conference in early January 2010 and I presented my first paper at the conference. I was a bit nervous but I think it was received by the attendees. Having presented my paper, people on the floor asked me different questions and I needed to answer them. It was a challenging experience but I liked it. In fact, this is a good opportunity to receive others' critical comments and amend your paper, if necessary, accordingly. You may not like others' comments, but they are worth your while as your paper will be improved.
In addition, by attending an international conference, I got to know people in the same area as mine. By discussing your area with these people, you gain more insights. By listening and commenting on others' papers, you learn, think and gain. Beside, by knowing what others are doing, you understand whether you are on the cutting edge or not. If not, better work hard.
In addition, by attending an international conference, I got to know people in the same area as mine. By discussing your area with these people, you gain more insights. By listening and commenting on others' papers, you learn, think and gain. Beside, by knowing what others are doing, you understand whether you are on the cutting edge or not. If not, better work hard.
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