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Moved!

2006-12-16T04:04:00.000+08:00

Moved! Please proceed to my brand new blog at here.

Kyushu

What does an Air Cadet do?

2006-12-09T12:00:00.001+08:00

People always ask what an Air Cadet does, and very curious of when I will take control of any aircraft. So, here I give you guys a list, of what an Officer Traniee (not cadets actually) of the Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps would do or be trained.

Air

Opportunities to go abroad to obtain Pilot License
Flying Experience
Aviation Courses, such as AAEP and AAEP(Helicopter)
Scholarships for Aviation Courses
Aviation Knowledge

On ground

Foot Drill
Expedition & Adventure
First Aid
Instructional Skills
Physical Training
Community Service
Voluntary Work

On/under water

Scuba Driving
Skateboard & Kiteboard

時間分配一覽

2006-12-05T03:04:00.000+08:00

十一月份時間分配表

學科= 19個學分 x 4星期= 76小時
工作= 110 (電話投注) + 30 (電腦廳當值員)= 140小時
學生會= 85小時
航青= 28小時

共: 329小時 (一個月裡共有720小時)

強制脫機

2006-12-01T03:42:00.000+08:00

圖: de Great 強制脫機

踏入12月, 聯同友好北極熊陣營以MSN Messenger 向敵陣de Great 炮轟, 敵方傷亡慘重, 我方成功令敵帥先後兩次強制脫機**, 並錄得最少一次當機。是為[MSN] 十二月之戰 (Battle of December)。

註: 脫機為國內offline 用語。

Still Determined

2006-11-11T02:29:00.000+08:00

What if I never join the Students' Union Exco?

What if I study harder in my Advanced Level exam?

What if I did not study in HKUST before Secondary 7?

What would have eventually happened if I decided to take my first step and board the vehicle?

---

These are all past events.

Facing criticism from peers, I am disappointed yet still as determined as before.

Quote from JFK

2006-11-10T05:29:00.000+08:00

"Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country."
---John F. Kennedy, Former US President, delivered in 1961

Same case applies to a Student Union.

On the road to...

2006-11-09T01:23:00.000+08:00

On Nov 9 2006, I am now on the road to...

Advanced Avaition Education Programme (Helicopter) 2006
Excelling in MS Excel
London

Clock

2006-10-14T11:42:00.000+08:00

舊記憶　講不出有多重
時刻隱隱作痛　常無意中觸碰

負債

2006-10-13T18:37:00.000+08:00

蔣毅小朋友昨天被大學的電腦打印系統屈機, 負債萬餘元。

系統顯示, 蔣小朋友曾經打印一份長達3萬7千多頁的pdf 檔案, 以每頁3亳子的價錢, 合共拖欠大學1萬1千多元。

Proceed to AAEP(H)

2006-10-12T12:42:00.000+08:00

After careful consideration, I have decided to head for AAEP(H), for the sake of exploring the world of (advanced) aviation.

The trade-offs are:

2 hours of work on-campus, summing to $90, until December
a busy schedule during semester break in winter
an even harsher timetable for myself

A typical example of 'harsh' timetable would be like this:

AAEP(H)

2006-10-09T02:08:00.000+08:00

Helicopter ride was one of my finest moment in the Air Cadet Corps. Here comes the chance--- Advanced Aviation Education Programme (Helicopter) 2006. Shall I go for it?

Course Structure

According to the requirement of Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), candidates have to obtain a full understanding of the following subjects from No.1 - No. 9 :

A. An introduction to World of Helicopter Aviation and Helicopter Operators in Hong Kong
B. Helicopter Pilot Flight Training Syllabus

1. Helicopter Principle of Flight

2. Helicopter Technical Knowledge

3. Flight Rules & Air Law

4. Meteorology

5. Air Navigation

6. Operations, Performance and Planning

7. Radio Telephony

8. Helicopter Type Knowledge (R22)

9. Human Performance and Limitation

Examination (Covered 9 subjects)

Supplementary Examination

No. of sessions : 28 sessions (Including exam)

Total hours : 56 hours

Date	Time	Subject
3 Nov 2006	2000-2200	Programme Introduction An Introduction to the World of Helicopter Aviation 1
10 Nov 2006	2000-2200	An Introduction to the World of Helicopter Aviation 2 An Introduction to Helicopter Operators in Hong Kong
17 Nov 2006	2000-2200	Helicopter Pilot Training Syllabus
24 Nov 2006	2000-2200	Helicopter Technical Knowledge 1
1 Dec 2006	2000-2200	Helicopter Technical Knowledge 2
8 Dec 2006	2000-2200	Helicopter Technical Knowledge 3
15 Dec 2006	2000-2200	Helicopter Technical Knowledge 4
22 Dec 2006	2000-2200	Helicopter Principle of Flight 1
29 Dec 2006	2000-2200	Helicopter Principle of Flight 2
2007
5 Jan 2007	2000-2200	Helicopter Principle of Flight 3
12 Jan 2007	2000-2200	Helicopter Principle of Flight 4
19 Jan 2007	2000-2200	Helicopter Principle of Flight 5
26 Jan 2007	2000-2200	Helicopter Type Knowledge (Robinson R22)
2 Feb 2007	2000-2200	Meteorology 1
9 Feb 2007	2000-2200	Meteorology 2
23 Feb 2007	2000-2200	Meteorology 3
2 Mar 2007	2000-2200	Flight Rules and Air Law 1
9 Mar 2007	2000-2200	Flight Rules and Air Law 2
16 Mar 2007	2000-2200	Air Navigation 1
23 Mar 2007	2000-2200	Air Navigation 2
30 Mar 2007	2000-2200	Air Navigation 3
6 Apr 2007	2000-2200	Air Navigation 4
13 Apr 2007	2000-2200	Operations, Performance and Planning 1
20 Apr 2007	2000-2200	Operations, Performance and Planning 2
27 Apr 2007	2000-2200	Operations, Performance and Planning 3
4 May 2007	2000-2200	Radio Telephony
11 May 2007	2000-2200	Human Performance and Limitation
25 May 2007	2000-2200	Examination
8 Jun 2007	2000-2200	Supplementary Examination
15 Jun 2007		Open application for Scholarship and Award
29 Jun 2007		Scholarship Selection Interview
6 Jul 2007		Graduation dinner and presentation

重整介面

2006-09-30T04:14:00.000+08:00

小弟的桌面電腦, 經三小時以上的重整後, 逐漸步向Mac OS X 介面。無心插柳, 絕非有意抄襲。

軟件: StyleXP v3.19, Firefox v1.5.0.7, BlackJapan Theme 1.5 for Firefox

教員團體照

2006-09-22T02:13:00.000+08:00

20學分, 6個不同課程, 獨欠第一主修(First Major) 的課, 也不知從何說起。

ISMT263: Introduction to Quality Management
Dr CHEUNG Ki Ling
張崎崚副教授

見前校長吳家瑋著作, 原來他是科大創校教員之一。

CIVL161: Civil Engineering and Modern Society
Ir CHUNG Kwok-leung
鍾國樑兼任教授

小弟奉為科大首席grade王的「鍾Sir」, 同時於港大及理大任教。特別之處, 在於鍾Sir並無博士學位但為科大教授, 實屬罕見。

LANG111: Chinese Business Communication I
Miss Lily LEUNG
梁莉莉老師

很會搞氣氛的語文導師。

SOSC162: Introduction to China's Political and Economic Development

Dr LIN Yimin
林益民副教授

樂於回答問題, 使學生爭相舉手提問, 當然發問計算成績也是重要誘因。

SOSC113: Science, Technology and Business

Dr Naubahar SHARIF
白立邦助理教授 (個人網頁)

愛華頓球迷, 生於香港的巴基斯坦裔人, 於科大取得工商管理學位。

ISMT271: Management Science

Prof ZHENG Shaohui
鄭少輝教授

走起路時總是怪怪的教授, 背部好像挺不直。

Reviewing

2006-09-13T00:38:00.000+08:00

When I read my previous entries, I find this passage titled "Upper Limit".

[A] Here is my list of activities:
Korfball workshop
Handball practice
-- for 3 years, I suppose
Air Cadet training
-- for 2 years, in most cases
Part-time job
-- to fund the above and the below items
[B] And here is a list of activities to be done in the long-term:
Joining toastmaster club
-- after finishing Air Cadet training
Learning a new language
-- during winter/summer
-- candidates including Japanese (which I know some very basic terms), French & German
Enhancing Mandarin skills
-- after my 1^st year of study

Let me evaluate my first year at University:

[A]

Participation in korfball suspended, due to heavy workload from Students' Union.
Handball practice also suspended, due to inferiority of my sports skills, plus unsatisfactory helath performance.
Though skipped trainings in summer because of Orientation Camp and surgery, involvement in Air Cadet resumed to maximum, including helping in squadron and headquarters functions.
Now engaging in 2 part-time jobs, one on-campus and another off-campus at Shatin.

[B]

Not to be carried.
Accomplished in Dec 2005, learning elementary Japanese.
Achieved in Sept 2006, while living on-campus with 2 mainland pals.

[C] Additional involvement

Students' Union
--being an executive committee member

What's next? Perhaps AAEP or IACE offered by the Air Cadet Corps.

地獄星期一

2006-09-12T19:49:00.000+08:00

時間表漸見雛形, 衹是星期一回歸中學時代, 連續5小時的講授班(lecture), 共計有7小時課。幸得grade 神相助, 感動!

Alcopop

2006-09-02T04:19:00.000+08:00

These days I am used to have alcopop, not because of mood or experience but simply due to their attractiveness.

Drinks like Diamond Black, Limonya, Jade and WKD are usually found in my fridge, yet sometimes you will also spot beers like San Miguel and Beck's.

And also drinking this can equip myself--- not to get drunk so easily.

Next time I will try champagne or Baileys (though I have tried before), if I can spend that sum of money.

Materialised

2006-08-23T16:20:00.000+08:00

I need money for items like:

Backpack
Watch
New cell phone with camera function
Laptop
...

Suddenly, I found myself succumbed to materialism, though most of them are useful rather than luxurious in nature.

1022

2006-08-23T11:37:00.000+08:00

Technology failed once again at the University of Science and Technology...

立此存照

2006-07-27T23:37:00.000+08:00

深知對當事人有欠禮貌, 然而小弟同時相信自已乃最有資格記下這些文字的人。

是非黑白, 難用文字判斷; 誰對誰錯, 一切盡在心中。

但求無愧於心, 於願足矣。

22/2/2006

入大學最想做一些與中學時不同的事，不想單單將全副心機都放在讀書上，認為有許多事情與讀書一樣對我們同樣重要的，如人與人之間的相處技巧、時間的控制和對社會的承擔等。因此，我為自己定下目標，就是把握每個機會，挑戰自己，不斷裝備自己，將來為社會作貢獻。自從參加完學生會幹事會的迎新營後，知道學生會幹事會的工作量大，富有挑戰性，也正好符合我的大學目標，便想接下這個挑戰。希望大家能給我們為大家服務的機會。

27/7/2006

啟事

致各親愛莊員:

本人對各莊員深感疚意,在此鄭重向各位道歉。由於本人能與各人相處時間實屬不多;上課堂不同、課餘時間不多,和沒有住宿,實在缺少溝通機會,令彼此互生隔膜。

本人真的很想幫您們,一起渡過難關,可惜有心無力,只能在能力範圍,幫到就幫。本人不能像其他能幹莊員一樣付出那麼多,對此深感歉意,本人對此應負上責任。

因此,令本人頓生離職念頭,雖知這不能解決問題,但至少能對自己所作有所承擔。

其實,本人不想就此離職,因我對科大有歸屬感,更對科大學生會有感情,所以本人會先盡力彌救,在迫不得意下才作出離職?定。

如果各親愛莊員,覺得本人行事方式有問題,令莊員關係不夠融治,如果本人離去,能令各位做能更好,本人會毫不猶意地離去。

本人對各莊員在此再一次鄭重向各位道歉。

版主謹啟

邊個夠我查篤撐

2006-07-23T02:37:00.000+08:00

身兼數職, 學生會裡小弟為外務副會長及「署理資訊科技秘書」, 學生會以外則有活動纏身。

過了迎新營, 似乎小弟也要臨時署任出版委員會(Publication Committee) 主席一職, 分身乏術矣。

未知滿腔熱誠的George 能否幫忙呢?

Boardshow

2006-07-07T22:54:00.000+08:00

This is a great day, with Nik & 3 IAC members helping me to set up a new board show.

It is responding the recent missile launch by DPRK, without informing its neighbourhood in advance.

Hope some of the students in the university will take a look while they pass the boards.

Major + Minor

2006-07-07T04:16:00.000+08:00

May I proudly announce the result of major selection.

First Major: Marketing
Second Major: Operations Management
Minor: Social Science (to be submitted)

This is a new era for me, I suppose.

Discovery Channel

2006-07-04T01:19:00.000+08:00

Finally, I sucessfully seeked a way to let colleagues attend external activities with joy, or better say, without dissatisfaction.

I will adopt such mode in future events, when most of the colleagues are uninterested.

Discovered was also the craziness of several of my colleagues, and this was totally shown in karaoke box. Photos to be updated.

Multi-tasking

2006-07-03T00:32:00.000+08:00

This is the time I have multiple role internally and externally:

Students' Union
--External Vice-President
--Councillor
--Chairperson of External & Current Affairs Committee
--Chairperson of International Affairs Committee
--Chief Observer in HKFS
Air Cadet Corps
--Officer Traniee
Jockey Club
--Part-time employee

And I would like to involve in SU affairs in the future, with the following interested places:

Senator (elected UG representative)
Popular Elected Councillor
A post in HKFS

Hope everything goes alright.

Applaud to KIT

2006-07-03T00:18:00.000+08:00

May I present the loudest applaud to our fellow Public Relations Secretary, Miss Kit WONG, for her commitment in organizing the inauguration ceremony of SU.

The below message coincides my thought.

ASA

2006-06-23T00:37:00.000+08:00

I truly understand, nothing is perfect.

It is impossible to do a job without mistake, especially when you are doing it for the first time. But mistakes lead to crticisms from others. Such negative feedback, in someone's eyes, discourage them from attempting new things.

Luckily, I am not that kind of person; luckily, I am one of those who is willing to try and innovate.

That's why I brought HKUSTSU to be the first in HK to have representatives from Asian Students Association (ASA) in our inauguration ceremony, and most importantly with Rey as our honourable speaker, mainly due to our participation in their work, I guess.

This is my first attempt to internationalise our Union, and I really eager to see the fruit.

Relax, this is the world.

2006-05-21T00:27:00.000+08:00

To descirbe myself yesterday,

Misery, sorrow, gloom, upset, grievance...

Ailment, affliction and death, all inevitable in mankind, reach individuals unfairly.

But relax, this is the world. This is a world without just; this is a world with no righteousness; this is a world full of tragedies.

May you RIP, auntie Mei.

Resigned

2006-05-15T10:49:00.000+08:00

I am resigned of being alone.

No matter when I was still a young boy studying in primary school, or when I have grown up to this stage, I can't help feeling lonely.

Sitting in front of my desktop PC and recalling my good old days, I realise that I have nothing actually. Academic performance means nothing; friends are going; projects in Students' Union are not appreciating.

Luckily I am not the kind of person who will go on thinking the meaning of life. To me, to live is the meaning of life. Very easy, right?

破壞王原來不是我

2006-04-30T20:48:00.000+08:00

昨晚有人將保安櫃檯由bridge link 拋下, 掉到UG Hall I 的停車場。

破壞王, 絕對輪不到Kyushu...

Operation Hernia

2006-04-29T14:32:00.000+08:00

Kyushu has suffered from indirect hernia (right) problem for long, and has undertaken a surgery to fix the problem.

Though back from hospital, he is predicted not to be fully fit for about 2 weeks.

His duties in the Students' Union was temporarily co-presided by the President, the External Secretary and the International Affairs Secretary, until further notice.

Kyushu will resume his work on projects on April 30, the day after he is home.

Kyushupedia: MD

2006-04-05T00:30:00.000+08:00

4月, 破壞月。

先有乒乓, 再有儲物櫃, 是次最令小弟感到自豪, 也令大佬明甘拜下風。

是啥讓Kyushu 有MD (Master of Destruction)尊稱? 想想, 在講堂裡, 我帶走了甚麼?

A. 投影機
B. 可收縮書寫桌
C. 椅
D. 地氈
E. 麥克風座

學生會署理資訊科技秘書

2006-03-16T23:59:00.000+08:00

學生會「神秘」事件一浪接一浪, 繼iHome 網頁寄存戶口離奇遺失文件後, 辦公室和幹事會室裡的電腦「前後腳」故障。前者在法蘭王的搶修已恢復正常, 後者施以外科手術式檢查後留院觀察, 情況嚴重, 暫未見起色。

倘再加上暫時接管的學生會幹事會網站, 小弟原來職務與臨時署任的職務, 比重不分高下。

倏地, Kyushu 由一位專注外務的幹事, 搖身一變成為專責IT 的「署理資訊科技秘書」(Acting Information Technology Secretary), 實在始料不及。

等價交換

2006-03-04T00:29:00.000+08:00

鍊金術第一法則(Alchemy first law of Equivalent Exchange):

Humankind cannot gain anything without first giving something in return. To obtain, something of equal value must be lost.

要付出才有回報, 這法則Kyushu 時刻銘記於心。

付出了時間、金錢和努力, 機會成本頗高, 但願換來的不是"nothing"。

應該感概

2006-02-26T15:20:00.000+08:00

周六抽空回中學, 變的不衹是設施, 變的還有人情冷暖。

興建新翼, 設有無敵室內活動中心, 排球場、羽毛球場、室內攀岩、健身設備應有盡有。這還不止, 連會見室也有兩個, 電腦教學室(連舊翼)有3個, 教Kyushu 眼花繚亂。

但在這些建築背後, 包着的是對工友的無情。工友工作時間延長, 工作範圍增多, 人手卻不及以往, 工酬又一律不獲調整。新建的教學室設備先進, 用途廣泛, 但可量化的目標達成後, 道義上學校又有否盡責?

如此, 校訓為「非以役人、乃役於人」(Non nascar mihi solum) 的學校, 如何說服人家非以役人呢?

回校沒有太多感概, 除了個人經歷外, 新校政亦應記一「功」。

一廂情願

2006-02-23T00:14:00.000+08:00

「別妄想你都講過, 別懶惰, 要說清楚......」

言語, 是文明的產物, 是人與人之間最直接溝通的橋樑。

不過, 往往由於說話難於啟齒, 誤會亦因而出現。

一廂情願罷, 人家和自己都被occupied, 祇是occupied 人家的是其對象, 自己的卻是工作和課餘活動。

這是我的錯, 還是時間的錯?

「......不要留下次處置。」

航青長跑

2006-02-16T23:32:00.000+08:00

(Modified by Kyushu, ©HKUST)

由LG6 籃球場到火雞, 再經南閘、大學中心、Bridge Link 橋底、研究生宿舍二(PG Hall 2)、本科生宿舍三(Hall 3) 和四(Hall 4), 繞過室外運動場到達海岸海洋實驗室, 是為圖中紫色路線, 較多下斜, Kyushu 仍能熬過去。

但不設休息, 利用室外運動場旁的樓梯走上New Hall, 再沿路上斜折返PG Hall 2, 實在力有不逮。 Kyushu 祇好用急步代替緩跑, 好讓久未鍛鍊的大小腿肌肉稍事休息; 從教員宿舍5座到起點, 則再用緩跑, 靠意志力撐着, 最終以第5名完成。

20分鐘, 對自己有所交代, 盡力了, 自然無憾。

事繁得很, 所幸無須食少

2006-02-16T00:37:00.000+08:00

分身乏術, 見日程可窺一二, 感受一下Kyushu 的大專生活, 百花齊放, 百家爭鳴......

Feb 6-17
0900-1800 HKUSTSU Ex-Co nominated cabinet (Prescience) promotion

Feb 8
1400-1530 Project 112 discussion
1845-2200 Air Cadet weekly training

Feb 10
1500-1700 SOSC Seminar: "HK Mass Media after 1997"
1700-1830 Seminar: "The 3 Red Flags"

Feb 11
1200-1600 'Sitting' HKFS
1700-2515 Part-time job

Feb 12
1400-1600 Air Cadet community service
1700-1800 Prescience promo prep.
1900-2400 Part-time job

Feb 13
DL SOSC report #1

Feb 15
1430-1515 Preparation of expedition plan book
1700-1830 Seminar: "The 3-year famine"
1900-2230 Air Cadet weekly training w/ physcial training
DL Air Cadet exped. p/b

Feb 16-17
Evenings Preparation of Exped.

Feb 17
1800-2100 Prescience Forum Prep.

Feb 18
0830-midnight Air Cadet Exped. at Sai Kung

Feb 19
0000-1530 Air Cadet Exped. (early leave)
1800-2630 Part-time Job

Feb 20
1200-1700 Prescience Forum Session
DL SOSC report #2

Feb 21
0900-1030 Regular Class
1200-1330 Forum of SFAA (at CityU)
1500-1630 Regular Class/ Prescience promo
1930-2100 Seminar (at CityU)
2300-2930 Part time job

同時預備學生會幹事會候選內閣宣傳, 航青例行訓練及特別活動, 馬會兼職和上課, 實為同儕中較繁忙的。

My pals, 還是晚點才聯絡罷。

馬會

2006-02-01T09:19:00.000+08:00

暑假游手好閒, 被家母由5月罵到7月, 不明Kyushu 為何不找兼職賺外快。其實, 小弟對馬會電話投注早已虎視眈眈, 祇待時機成熟, 便大舉出擊。

赴跑馬地面試遲到10分鐘卻安然無恙, 在人力資源主任(Human Resource Officer) 先粵後英連珠砲發的詢問下, 仍能見招拆招, 並立刻安排簡單適向測試和入職訓練。

小弟訓練時測驗成績如下:

賽馬測驗1及2--- PASS
足球測驗1--- 96/100
足球測驗2--- 100/100
足球測驗3--- 25/26, 每分鐘4.3題

成績不錯, 故獲聘書乙份, 日內投入工作。

每天對着悶蛋的投注介面, 還有常常錯漏百出的球賽表(俗稱「波仔紙」), 很是沒趣。所以Kyushu 閒時會好像小華般為波仔紙和其他物件添上藝術感, 且消磨時間。

最近, Kyushu 首度曠工, 會方發出書面勸籲(Written Advice), 惟中文版本卻現病句, 找得到嗎?

按: 為保飯碗, 文件日期、名字和部分資料已被更改或覆蓋, 係向現實低頭之舉。請諒。

A237上的2兄弟

2006-01-31T20:49:00.000+08:00

事隔半年有多, 繼「37號上的3兄弟」後, 是日Kyushu 乘地鐵時看到兩兄弟, 在車廂裡玩得不亦樂乎。

起初, 弟弟借故向哥施以祿山之爪, 往其胸口「抽水」, 弟弟故然「抽」得十分開心, 難得哥哥連一句怨言也沒有, 打成一片, 難得一見。

其後兩小伙子對着站, 相互「劈手指」。先有哥哥賴帳不認手指分開, 再有弟弟(犯規)發力三連劈, 然後亂起上來, 兩兄弟和旁觀的母親祇有笑聲, 沒有責備, 實在惹人羨慕。至此, 自己也忍不住, 跟着他們笑起來, 被弟弟發現, 算是這程車的bonus 了。

抬頭一瞥車末, 車廂編號為A237, 恰恰和上年年中碰到蹦蹦跳跳3兄弟的37號巴士雷同, 這是巧合, 還是自有安排?

Kyushupedia: 界王

2006-01-26T00:45:00.000+08:00

與一眾莊友打保齡, 眾人驚覺Kyushu 越界連綿不絕, 已見習非成是之象。縱使末段打出一個全中和118分的球局, 仍未獲承認, 衹因「踩界率」約為百分之三十至四十, 而他們深信在下沒有越界的話, 斷不可能取得如此成績。

事後, Kyushu 被眾人封為踩界王, 惟小弟認為省去第一個字, 略為「界王」, 氣勢磅礡, 相差甚遠。

追溯歷史, 早於兩年前初接觸保齡球時, 已有越界之劣習; 如今被尊為界王, 實為歷史遺留的問題。就此, 本blog 表示無奈。

Kyushupedia: 保齡月

2006-01-19T22:47:00.000+08:00

本月, Kyushu 友人R君自美利堅合眾國「新約克」市返港, 隨之而來有一連串他最愛的保齡球聚會, 先後共3次, 總時數近8小時, 燒錢程度創紀錄, 嗚呼哀哉。

友人東去首度歸來, Kyushu 特將2006年1月定為保齡月(Month of Bowling), 以茲紀念。

新一年．新日程

2006-01-03T20:58:00.000+08:00

2006年1月, 同學正享受寒假之際, Kyushu 的日程卻漸見精彩。

Jan 1
1700-2200 Part-time job

Jan 2
1300-1900 Cabinet meeting
2000-2115 Dinner
2215-2800 Part-time job

Jan 3
1000-1300 Japanese class
1315-1800 Cabinet meeting

Jan 4
1000-1300 Japanese class
afternoon, TBC Bowling
1845-2200 Air Cadet weekly training
2315-3000 Part-time job

Jan 5
1000-1300 Japanese class

Jan 6
1000-1300 Japanese class
1400 onwards Cabinet camp

Jan 7
whole day Cabinet camp

Jan 8
0900-1200 Cabinet camp
1300-1400 Cabinet purchase
TBA Part-time job

Jan 9-13
1000-1300 Japanese class
1300-1900 Cabinet meeting

Jan 14
TBA Business School training

Jan 15
TBA Business School training

電話投注無間地獄:EXP

2006-01-01T13:11:00.000+08:00

別人視為無間地獄的EXP 位置, 歷經兩個月痛苦磨練, 小弟早己看破, 被編到該位置當值仍毫不畏懼。

來個briefing, 馬會電話投注設有多個「中心」, 分別位於沙田馬場、荃灣和青衣, 而小弟上班的就位處沙田。

毎間中心有不同的電話投注座位, 略略講解一下:

FB/EXP--- 足球及特快投注, 接足球及特快投注(1885)、快線投注(1833611) 和足球快線(26006222);
FB/KEY--- 足球大額投注(key);
TF--- 中港免費直通電話(toll-free), 繁忙時間會接1885和足球快線;
EXP--- 特快投注, 接國際長途電話, 繁忙時間再加中港通、key、1881同FB/EXP的3條線;
KEY--- 大額投注(key);
International--- 國際長途電話;

ENG--- 英語電話投注(1889等);
ENG KEY--- 英語大額投注;
International English/IE--- 國際長途電話(英語), 繁忙時間再加ENG和TF/KEY, 即大額中港通;

MAN--- 國語電話投注(1884等);

SUPER KEY--- 巨額投注。

所以說, FB/EXP 和EXP 為三剎位, 工酬一樣但來電十分頻密。連續兩個月在這當值, 可以練得一口流利的應答技能, 辯才大為提升。

附-每位投注事務助理的職員證上貼有標籤, 以作識別:

CHI--- 粵語, 坐FB/EXP 或 TF, 不可坐接key 的位置;
FBC--- 足球粵語, 可以坐FB/EXP、FB/KEY、TF、EXP和KEY, 但十居其九都沒有KEY;
IE--- 英語, 可以坐FBC 的位置, 也可以坐ENG、ENG KEY 及IE;
QL--- Quickline 之略, 位置不詳, 應可坐KEY;
CK--- Chinese Key 之略, 可以坐FBC 的多個位置, 多會坐KEY;
NCK--- Night Chinese Key 之略, 當值位置同上;
NEK--- Night English Key, 似乎是IE 前身;
NEX--- Night Express 之略, 會坐FB/EXP、TF或EXP。

附加標籤:
P 29/11--- pass(?), 通過英語電話投注測驗的日期, 但未轉標籤為IE;
GI/ GII--- 「走佬」用;
31/12--- 入職日期;
SKO--- 可到SUPER KEY 當值。

(註: 每間中心的做法好像略有不同。)

(「電話投注無間地獄」系列之二)

Kyushupedia: 軍火庫、除夕開片日

2006-01-01T12:03:00.000+08:00

家慈除夕獲授予新銜頭, 以確定她去年的火爆性格, 是為「軍火庫」。

近因(immediate cause) 為2005年12月31日, 家慈、Kyushu 與一眾友人赴離島遊覽, 於南丫島索罟灣公眾洗手間, 家母被指插隊, 與人口角, 與友人D 組成聯合陣線(united front), 向「先撩者」發動攻勢。

據了解, 家母站於輪候隊伍旁, 衹欲跟另一友人「C記」閒談, 突遭責罵, 按捺不住下大舉反擊。

經此一役, 家慈獲尊為軍火庫, 而該日亦被冠為「除夕開片日」, 特作紀念。

謀人寺

2005-12-29T20:30:00.000+08:00

秋季學期剛完結, 呆坐於電腦前的我, 愈來愈覺得壓力大學就如謀人寺。「殺手」處處, 成績毎況愈下, 教我5月如何爭選主修?

四面楚歌, 十面埋伏; 出師未捷, 一命嗚乎矣。

Kyushupedia: 電視霸權

2005-12-28T18:11:00.000+08:00

跟友人說家中怪事, 一定要數電視霸權(TV hegemony)。

家慈貴為總理兼財政部長和衛生福利部長, 獨攬大權不在話下。不說不知, 她亦兼任宣傳及外交部長(Ministry of Propaganda and Foreign Affairs), 職責函蓋家庭電訊、電視機管理及一切大小對外事務。故此, 家中電視往往身受其害, 轉台密度好比繁忙時段地鐵列車, 使電視顯像管和遙控器毎天承受龐大壓力。

經科技及資訊科技部長 (Ministry of Technologies & IT) 勸籲下, 家慈間會放過新力牌電視機, 專攻室內無線電話。

附本家庭組織圖。

家嚴: 勞工部長、庫務部長
家慈: 總理、財政部長、衛生福利部長、宣傳及外交部長、品質監控專員 (Commissioner of QC)
Kyushu: 科技及資訊科技部長、交通部長、教育及文化部長

順利聖誕

2005-12-25T12:39:00.000+08:00

沒有約甚麼人, 沒有看戲逛街, 也沒有參加啥活動, 是次聖誕節不設享樂, 衹包含意義的活動。躲在「順利」的庇蔭下, 徹徹底底免疫於消費主義, 銀根短缺, 聖誕卻一樣充實。

一星期前, 先與中度智障的香港紅十字會順利宿舍舍友到UC Bistro 開聖誕派對, 派對後作嚮導遊覽一下科大, 向他們講講這年輕大學的資料, 舍友的家人聽得入神, 舍友卻聽不出個所以然。

再於昨日跟隨舍友及張小姐到順天邨送湯予老人。他們或許不懂聖誕, 中式湯分量亦不多, 但和他們交談, 體會到喜悅。這種感覺, 順天邨找得到, 蘭桂坊諾士佛臺絕對找不到。

這就是Kyushu 加入航青後的首個社區服務, 不論家慈如何說, 航青對我的affinity 都十分高。付出多, 收獲將更多。

This is a great show

2005-12-19T21:08:00.000+08:00

昨晚11時半, 已直踩14.5小時, 在電腦打的:

背水一戰, 不成功, 便成仁。

商業統計, 我向你發出總動員攻擊, 可以肯定, 我方攻勢比灣仔示威者有過之而無不及。

我保證: 「This is a great show.」

得偉大的Edmond 義助, 我軍成功佔據有利位置, 將敵方主力部隊包圍, 正待時機使商業統計降服。

明午, 久違的寧靜和平重臨, 而最終勝利必在我方。

整合

2005-12-16T20:47:00.000+08:00

是日不事生產, 在盤算着合併小弟兩個blogs。

要知道, 整合運動大勢所趨, 連東盟10+3/6 都不甘後人, 意會到單一經濟區的好處。人流稀少的SKK 同BOBOS, 大可借合併減低(小弟)管理時間, 劃一組織。

看看月尾能否抽出一天, 處理一下吧。

書

2005-12-15T23:15:00.000+08:00

從大學圖書館借來兩本講巴爾幹的英文書籍, 一本大包圍式寫二戰後的巴爾幹半島, 另一本專寫波斯尼亞與黑塞哥維那, 預計於1月略讀一遍, 加深對歐洲軍火庫的認識。

前者叫The Balkans Since the Second World War, 後者名字為Bosnia and Herzegovina: A Polity on the Brink。

當然加上書展時沈旭暉的《中東反恐新解讀》、黃毓民的《歷史幾狼都有》、中日韓三國聯手編寫的東亞歷史教科書, 以及語文行動, 冬季時段(Winter Session) 就此塞得密麻麻。

明年8月始, 誓要瘋狂報讀社會科學科目, 對沖一下悶蛋的核心(core) 及必修(required) 科目。

甄能煮與巨能久

2005-12-14T23:19:00.000+08:00

甄文達主持烹飪節目Yan Can Cook, 廣於各地廣播。節目到尾聲時甄常以"Yan can, you can." 作結, 鼓勵觀眾試煮中國菜。

不知有心無意, 國內將節目名稱硬翻譯作「甄能煮」, 譯得實在不能再差。

大學有一位教授叫巨能久, 來自內地, 名字雖爛, 但來頭不小, 曾於北大和麥歇根州大學先後取得物理學理學士和哲學博士, 再於加州大學柏克萊分校獲頒財務學哲學博士。

甄能煮和巨能久, 名字不好, 其他方面卻教人欣賞。

30小時

2005-12-11T00:02:00.000+08:00

尚有約30小時便開考的會計, 是我的死穴, 也是準備得最差勁的一科。

謹立此文引以為戒, 往後time management 要做得更好!

閉關

2005-12-09T16:30:00.000+08:00

溫習進程大大落後, 衹好到超市購入咖啡, 暫時增強集中力, 應付多條戰線。

曾忽發奇想, 到黑市購入安非他命, 用藥物提升學術表現, 幸好衹流於幻想, 沒有付諸實行。

給鼻敏感的blog 友

2005-12-06T22:50:00.000+08:00

鼻子遇上寒風, 有如漏水的水喉, 鼻液源源不絕由鼻腔澎湃湧出, 附以比繁忙時間地鐵列車班次更要頻密的噴嚏, 使周邊人士如臨大敵, 害怕給傳染傷寒, 也使本人尷尬萬分, 忙着向友人發表鼻敏感宣言, 以表「清白」之身。

尤其是周一急降5度, 叫鼻腔更形痛苦。面紙也用了兩包, 擤鼻涕時頗為滋擾。

就此, 小弟自行研究對應方法, 治標不治本地讓呼吸系統好受一些:

外出時戴上口罩, 阻隔冷空氣直闖鼻腔和上呼吸道。
同1, 惟採用頸巾代替口罩。
利用熱水浴/蒸氣浴抒緩鼻子壓力。
長遠而言, 搬到熱帶地區如新加坡、馬來西亞等地, 完全與冬季隔絕; 或到溫帶如華北、日本、加拿大, 其乾燥氣候有助counterbalance 冷空氣侵襲。

步操檢閱

2005-12-04T23:32:00.000+08:00

加入香港航空青年團僅僅3個月, 就被安排到第六大隊周年步操檢閱裡步操, 由好的方面看, 這應算是一項紀錄吧! 辛苦的不祇是一眾長官學員, 還有本有要務在身的諸位訓練員, 加操務求做到最好。

這3個月內, 步操知識大增, 同時體會到紀律, 獲益良多。

檢閱過程縱有失誤, 仍為No. 3 Cadre 感到自豪。

電話投注趣事

2005-11-28T12:50:00.000+08:00

每次上班, 定有趣事發生, 為常規/機器化工作帶來驚喜。

萬聖節
原本萬聖節要放棄逛街走到馬場工作很是掃興, 可是看到一位穿起面具的「鬼怪」在走廊徘徊, 就教正在替客人投注的小弟哭笑不得。
臨收線前的對話
得悉輸錢時客人仍彬彬有禮對Kyushu 說「唔該」, 但臨收線前卻聽到髒話連珠炮發; 又或「你做乜啊?」、「呀~~~~」一類叫人莫名奇妙的說話。其中一次更聽到「睇下我贏唔贏到50蚊先, 老婆」, 其語氣之風騷好像鐵定贏錢似的。
神奇應答
客人甲: 「位置Q過關4串1, 第59場...」
同事Joe: 「先生... 你係咪買馬呀?」

Kyushu: 「你好, 電話投注。」
客人乙: 「主客和過關8串1...」
Kyushu: 「... 麻煩戶口號碼同密碼先吖。」

Kyushu: 「你好, 電話投注。」
客人丙: 「你好... 電話投注。」
Kyushu: 「...」 (呆)

預告: 《電話投注無間地獄:EXP》
--經過整整1個月的鍛鍊, Kyushu 已練得一口流利應對語言, 連坐EXP 位數小時依舊面不改容。

經濟問責量入為出

2005-11-25T21:23:00.000+08:00

不要以為小弟兼職, 銀根定必充足。在「Kyushu 經濟自主計劃」下, 非經常性開支一浪接一浪, 使本人銀行戶口結餘裏足不前, 未能享受玩樂主義(Hedonism) 之餘, 更難逃營營役役的命運。

小弟深信, 要擺脫這惡性循環, 樂觀和勤奮缺一不可。故此, 來年1月正是努力之時, 以時間和精神換取金錢, 望能填平「開支黑洞」, 改變命運。

亦因此, 「籌旗換手機行動」(Operation Mobile) 暫時擱置, 並且由行動降格為建議, 優先程度大減, 以讓步予經濟自主計劃及「語文行動」(Op. Lingo)。

按: 優先次序由高至低依序為指令、計劃、行動、建議和備忘。

緬懷

2005-11-21T23:49:00.000+08:00

參加制服團體和兩隊校隊, 另加兼職謀外快, 使Kyushu 星期一至星期日都忙得沒時間寫blog, 尤其是SKK, 蜘蛛網和青苔隱隱若現, 人流也買少見少。

然剛過去的周日空閒得很, 不用兼職, 亦不用做社區服務, 罕有地睡至下午2時許(隔夜通宵當值之故), 倏見緬懷之意, 惦掛暑假時頹廢生活, 做gym 打FM2005看球賽直播, 樂此不疲。

現在忙到不可開交, 希望決定正確, 即使常呻「Time is not enough」, 也呻得有價值、有意義。

日程放緩: 11月日程(下)

2005-11-19T19:42:00.000+08:00

To-do list 在11月中開始變得稍為輕鬆, 為的是下月中的期終考。祇好向現實低頭, 努力溫習。

Nov 15:
1330-1600 Eng presentation discussion

Nov 16:
1900-2230 Air Cadet Weekly training

Nov 17:
1600-1700 Eng presentation (in class)
1930-2030 Air Cadet community service discussion

Nov 18:
2000-2230 Handball Practice

Nov 19:
0930-1130 Korfball Practice
1300-1800 Air Cadet: Operation Save Our Home
2130-2730 Part-time job
DL Acct Quiz #8 & #10

Nov 20:
~~TBC Buy suit and glasses~~ (delayed)

Nov 21-Nov 27: Revision week

Nov 21:
1700 DL Stat HW #7
1645-1710 Acct presentation discussion
1715-1800 Discussion of project 112

Nov 22:
~~TBC Buy suit and glasses~~ (rescheduled)
2200-2300 Buy suit

Nov 23:
1900-2200 Air Cadet Foot Drill training

Nov 24:
2030-2100 Buy glasses
~~TBC Acct presentation discussion~~ (rescheduled)
1200 DL Econ HW #4

Nov 25:
1500-1530 Acct presentation discussion
~~2000-2230 Handball Practice~~ (missed)

Nov 26:
0900-1200 Korfball Practice
1315-1415 Attend a seminar
1930-2515 Part-time job

Nov 27:
0900-1200 Air Cadet Parade Practice
1700-2400 Part-time job

Nov 28:
1700 onwards Acct presentation rehearsal

Nov 29:
1120-1150 Participate in a Marketing Survey

Nov 30:
1500-1700 Acct presentation on KPMG
1900-2200 Air Cadet Foot Drill training

Note: Regular classes and schedule of revision are omitted here.

11月日程(上)

2005-11-08T22:17:00.000+08:00

「大佬Mike」見小弟日程後, 慫恿小弟參加三項鐵人。鐵人不敢當, 祇是對自己的活動排序也感驚心動魄。

Nov 1:
1030-1700 Regular Classes
1430-1500 Participate in a Science Survey
1700-1800 Discussion of project 112

Nov 2:
1300-1400 Math Quiz
1445-1700 WTO seminar at HK Central Library
1830-1845 Air Cadet Admin
1900-2100 Acct Mid-term Exam
2330-3145 Part-time job

Nov 3:
1030-1700 Regular Classes
1600 DL Eng Writing Task #3/ Stat HW#5

Nov 4:
0900-1100 Temp Job Briefing
1400-1700 Regular Classes
1630-1645 Participate in a Video Survey
1830-2200 Prep of Air Cadet Expedition

Nov 5:
0900-1200 Korfball Practice
1430-midnight Air Cadet Expedition

Nov 6:
midnight-1500 Air Cadet Expedition

Nov 7:
1400-1700 Regular Classes
1715-1800 Discussion of project 112
1930-2100 Go Gym

Nov 8:
1030-1330 Regular Classes
1200 DL Econ HW #3
1400-1430 Participate in Ad Study
1600-1830 Temp Job at Causeway Bay

Nov 9:
0930-1000 Miscellaneous Work
1000-1130 Go Gym
1300-1500 Regular Classes
1500-1730 Stat HW #6
1800-1900 Acct Special Lesson
1900-2200 Air Cadet Weekly Training

Nov 10:
1330-1600 Eng presentation prep
1800-2200 Temp Job

Nov 11:
0900-2230 Temp Job

Nov 12:
0900-2230 Temp Job (TBC)

Nov 13:
0900-2230 Temp Job
DL Acct Quiz #7

Nov 14:
0900-2100 Temp Job (Last Day)
1700 DL Stat HW #6

考試成績揭曉+ Blog 預告

2005-11-01T22:22:00.000+08:00

心情欠佳, 不願溫習, 衹好繼續k-blog, 但求維持產量。

考試成績:

統計(ISMT111)--- 80, 平均69、標準差14
經濟(ECON110)--- 92, 平均86+
數學(MATH006)--- 99, 滿分102
會計(ACCT101)--- 78.25, 平均76、標準差15

Brief blog 完, 下定決心, 苦戰會計。

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Blog 預告

SKK:

總理內閣大臣三選一
~~下任法國總統--- 德維爾潘(de Villepin)對薩爾科奇(Sarkozy)~~ 不求上進但求溫飽的法國社會保障制度．德維爾潘對薩爾科奇首回合
[12月尾]日本空港競爭

Bobos:

電話投注無間地獄--- EXP
萬聖節@HKJC
Czech II

籌旗換手機

2005-10-28T19:12:00.000+08:00

(©2005 Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB.)

下月20日, 有幸進政府飛行服務隊總部執勤, 故然希望拍照留念, 然小弟既沒有DC 又沒有菲林相機, 更不好意思向同儕借用, 惟有自行物色好了。

碰巧於Kyushu 服役的手提電話接收短訊間有問題, 收到某些短訊時會掛機或自行關機, 頭痛不已。幸見新力愛立信W800i 3合1, 連MP3 預算也省掉, 係小弟換機不二之選。

銀根尚算鬆動, 衹是由銀行存款戶口提錢會被家母質問用途, 未知首肯與否, 繼續盤算中。

地獄日程(續)

2005-10-27T15:31:00.000+08:00

挑戰體能極限:

Oct 26:
1230-1300 Partcipate in a Marketing Survey
1300-1700 Regular Classes
1845-2215 Air Cadet Weekly Training

Oct 27:
0900-1020 Special Class
1100-1200 Temp Job Interview at Quarry Bay
~~1200-1330 Regular Class~~ (time clashed)
1230-1300 See Stat TA Edmond/ Stat Assignment #4
1300-1400 Stat Assignment #4/ Junk-Lunch
1400-1500 Air Cadet Section Admin
1600-1650 Regular Class
1700 DL Stat Assignment #4
1800-1930 Acct Review Class
2030-2130 Air Cadet Section Admin
2230-2400 Revision of Acct
2400-2445 Music appreciation thru PC/ Complete Acct Quiz #6

Oct 28:
1100-1245 Go Gym Ctr
1400-1700 Regular Classes
~~1700-1900 Revision of Acct~~ (delayed)
2030-2400 Revision of Acct
~~2000-2230 Handball Practice~~ (missed)

Oct 29:
~~0900-1200 Korfball Practice~~ (missed)
1330-1700 Revision of Acct/ ~~Complete Acct Quiz #6~~ (finished)
1800-2500 Part-time job

Oct 30:
0630-1800 Air Cadet Annual Parade
2000-2700 Part-time job
2400 DL Acct Quiz #6

Oct 31:
~~1030-1300 Revision of Acct/ Prep of project 112~~ (postponed)
1500-1700 Regular Classes
1830-2345 Part-time job

恐怖日程陸績有來。

「你露台火燭呀」

2005-10-24T11:35:00.000+08:00

昨夜凌晨時分, 自家窗外倏地人聲鼎沸, 持續十數分鐘無間斷, 探頭望過究竟, 但不見異狀, 不是間有發生的童黨聚眾叫囂, 也就回身奮戰微觀經濟。

再過一段時間, 家母由飯廳外望, 驚見鄰座大廈露台火光洪洪, 條件反射下立即撥電999報案, 更加入一眾鄰舍大叫「火燭」, 期望戶主「醒目」把火撲熄。前後30分鐘的叫喊, 那戶主方醒覺用水熄滅火頭。

事隔3分鐘後, 兩輛消防車和一輛救護車直奔現場, 消防目視並未發現火光或濃煙, 惟有走進自家確定位置, 然後進入肇事單位檢查。

一輪檢查後消防收隊, 卻仍有陣陣燒焦味道由鄰舍傳出, 正值凌晨1時許。

警號解除, 衹好再戰經濟學。

地獄日程

2005-10-21T02:21:00.000+08:00

日程密密麻麻, 即使寫blog 時間也被剝削, 祇好轉載來日to-do list, 響應一下blogging 卡拉OK化。

(僅有英文版, 望諒。)

Oct 21:
~~1000-1100 Revision of Econ/Maths~~ (cancelled)
~~1200-1300 Partcipate in a marketing study~~ (missed)
1300-1400 Lunch with 'O-mate'
1400-1415 Particpate in another marketing study
1415-1450 Maths Lecture
1500-1550 Statistic Lab Session
1600-1650 Econ Tutorial Class
(Late afternoon: TBC) Discussion and prep. for Expedition
1900-2100 Maths Mid-term Exam
~~2000-2230 Handball Practice~~ (time clashed)

Oct 22:
0900-1200 Korfball Practice
1400-2000 Preparation for Expedition
~~(Evening: TBC) Research of project 112~~ (postponed)
~~(Evening: TBC) Revision of Econ~~ (postponed)

Oct 23:
0830-1600 Air Cadet Expedition
~~1800-midnight Revision of Econ~~ (delayed)
1800-2300 Prep of project 112
2400-2530 Revision of Econ

Oct 24:
1400-1650 Regular classes
~~1700-1800 See Dean of SSCI~~ (delayed)
1800-1900 Revision of Econ
1900-2100 Econ Mid-term Exam
2200-2400 Eng Writing Task #2 / Stat Assignment #4

Oct 25:
1030-1650 Regular classes
1800-1900 See Dean of SSCI
1600 Submit Eng writing task

飽和攻擊

2005-10-14T10:57:00.000+08:00

連續5天獨自進餐。

昨晚, 被攻擊得體無完膚的Junk Food Gene 孤注一擲, 「發出最後的吼聲」。為對付這頑劣基因, 小弟再採行飽和攻擊戰術, 點的更是junk 中之junk, 求一個了結。

Junk 中之junk 巨無霸^tm(Copyright can't be traced.)

作戰後, JFG宣佈有條件投降(conditional surrender), 並與Kyushu 簽下互不侵犯協議(mutual non-aggression pact), 暫定有效期30日, 過後安排容後再議。

協議衹是緩兵之計, 長遠定必重燃戰火, 誓要叛「因」輸得心服口服。

獨自去偷歡

2005-10-11T21:19:00.000+08:00

種種「非經常性原因」, 造成Kyushu 本周星期日開始連續3天獨自進餐。「食自己」本來並不罕見, 然而3天裡相連的6餐都無人作伴, 則甚少發生。

以往, 筆者一人晚餐常以「微波美食」作主菜, 配以罐頭吞拿魚或Maggi「歐陸滋味杯」。不過, 久被遺忘的快餐竟重現腦海中, 抵受不住誘惑下3日裡光顧了M記兩次, 希望飽和攻擊無端復發的Junk Food Gene, 中短期內免再受高脂高鹽高卡但低纖的利口食物蹂躪身體。

第一次點了$24.50的板燒雞腿包餐加凍奶茶, official 原因是犒賞一下由於早前上呼吸道感染而「戒口」的嘴巴; 這個晚上則要$24.80的牛肉烤餅餐, 衹因貪圖便捷, 毋需等候即叫即有。

吃慣「無飯主婦」的住家菜和飯堂的碟頭飯, 機緣巧合下趁沒人留意偷偷與Junk Food 發生關係, 是對付悶局的絕頂良方。

後遺症多多, 偶而偷歡好了, 畢竟「偷」得多對身體無益。

Below Mean

2005-10-07T18:07:00.000+08:00

A term referred to academic performance not catching up with the majority of fellow classmate, I now started using it to describe my assignment and quiz. This is the truth, this is the reality, and this is the by-product of stress & tension.

"Below mean" means at most graded "C" for a particular course. This "C" is not the one obtained in Cert Level or Advanced Level Examination, so bear in mind NOT to see it as a common phenomenon.

週間計画

2005-10-02T16:30:00.000+08:00

新買「週間計画」(plandule), 10月第一周 to-do list 密密麻麻, 除星期二、四外「鑊鑊新鮮鑊鑊甘」,活動有出席講座 (×1-3)、毎周訓練 (×2), 又有非經常性節目如牙齒檢查和內地通行証續期, 充實非常。

一星期2晚夜歸, 幸得小Hill 賞面共進晚餐。為表謝意, 小弟承諾mid-term 過後帶她到UC Bistro 吃自助午餐, 倘銀根鬆動定必自告奮勇作主請客。

For Your Body's Sake, Speak Up

2005-10-01T00:25:00.000+08:00

A day worth blogging.

She's a hardworking gal, but what she faces in the dormintory does not match what she deserves. Originally, the hall she stays in should be the best for studying due to its extra limitation governing night activities when compared to the rest, yet it is her roommate overusing the air-conditioning that caused her so much trouble, sustaining nasal congestion for instance.

She needs time to catch up with the calculations and brand-new concepts that was never taught or met in secondary lessons, and now it comes to week 5, so a lot of time and attempts has to be invested.

And she is the 3rd lady that burst into tears in front of me and me only. Wish I had handled the situation well.

Keep in mind of the 'Law of Speak Up'--- when you feel something wrong, inform the others about what you feel and expect.

Health receives a very high priority in my mind, what about you?

Body condition: green light is on again

2005-09-27T23:34:00.000+08:00

After 2 weeks of suffering, my backbone problem finally fades out, which means I can perform daily tasks like playing sports and sitting lazily according to my own wish.

A friend asked me why I didn't go and see a doctor right after the problem arose. He's right! Next time I'm sure I'll make a visit to the clinic at university campus, at least it is free of charge.

So now, the green light is on again. Be prepared for a hyperactive Kyushu.

(I'd like to take this chance to thank all pals who are concerned with my backbone, really thanks a lot.)

電話投注無間地獄: MK6

2005-09-26T11:55:00.000+08:00

做電話投注, 最怕收到的來電不是甚麼甚麼8串1, 也不是賽馬的混合過關3串7, 而是看似最輕鬆卻危機處處的六合彩(MK6)。

替客人下注六合彩, 有運的衹是數注6個號碼的「5蚊飛」, 也是小弟常遇的六合彩投注, 心裡常呼「very nice」。

欠運的有同事Mike, 上回有100大元六合彩, 即20注以上, 又即20×6=120 個號碼, 輸入數字至覆述注項, 在平均毎注項30秒的緊拙情況下完成。這回則有2注「5個號碼膽拖24」、毎注120大元的「地獄飛」, 共輸入2×(5+24)=58 個號碼, 外加一兩注「5蚊飛」, 算是不幸中的大幸矣。

就觀察所得, 最倒楣的有一位男同事, 前後共有480元的Mark 6, 號碼總數= $480/$5×6= 576個。我和另一位同事Michael 一時扮割脈、一時扮吊頸窒息, 後來本想向同事salute, 但因距離太遠而作罷。

當然, 現在負責的TF, 客人有禮貌得很, 常以「唔該」結尾, 客氣非常。要數電話投注無間地獄, 莫過於EXP 位了。筆者有幸當值1晚, 情況實在「慘絕人寰」。

(「電話投注無間地獄」系列之一)

History is Handsome

2005-09-22T20:44:00.000+08:00

In my language class, all fellows were very surprised that I studied history in my Cert-level examination. I have no idea if my studying history was surprising, but their reaction really was.

There should be around 10 thousand candidates who seat for the subject every year in HKCEE; even former Governor Chris Patten learnt contemporary history in Oxford University. So what's wrong with this?

Things went even weird when classmates and the tutor started calling me 'the Historian'. Com'on, I am no historian, I am just a passer-by when compared to the real ones.

Right at this moment, I am relieved as I found a gal who shared the same experience--- she learnt history as well! Thank God, finally 2 'weird' people meet. To add with, she studied English Literature, again later this fact will be the focus of discussion.

My former Vice-principal claimed that 'mathematics is beautiful'. If so, in my own point of view, I am sure that history is handsome.

(Some complement: I never suppose it is a good idea to joke about a country and its name. It is a state where freedom and democracy cannot be found. Make it clear and you'll never laugh at it.)

Czech I

2005-09-21T17:36:00.000+08:00

Always want to step on Czech land, feel and taste the local culture of Bohemia.

But for a small potato in a Far East city like me, this is more or less like a dream until I make a huge sum of money in the far future.

The nation of Czech Republic was in a nightmare before the emergence of a full democratic government led by Václav Havel. At the early 20th century, the nation-state of Czechoslovakia was created under the Vienna Settlement dealing with German occupied territories during WWI. This new country enjoyed a short but robust success in industry, becoming an intermediate power in Central Europe. The Munich Agreement saw Sudetenland, an extremely crucial piece of land for Czechoslovakian economy, seized by Nazi Germany, and at the beginning of WWII the whole part of land now under the Czech Republic was conquered by the Third Reich whereas that of Slovakia ruled by a puppet administration.

Don't suppose the whole tragedy ended when Nazi surrendered. Under communist rule, mass suppressions like the Prague Spring occured, and I even did not mention the harsh conditions that the people over there faced.

Feel China was long under exploitation and surveillance starting from late Qing? What about Czech?

Health

2005-09-20T23:06:00.000+08:00

Another article to disclose my personal details, be prepared:

Asthma
Knee joint problem
-- not yet examined by a doctor
Jaw problem
-- minor problem, no big deal
Hernia
-- to be operated later

To tackle the above problem, I am now active in aerobic workout and weight training, so as to strengthen both my cardiovascular capacity and muscular strength/endurance. Apart from doing gymnasium, team games like soccer and korfball attract me and I'll definitely allocate more time for them.

Maintaining healthy was long a tough task to me, especially having asthma and nasal allergy at the same time. But with the habit of playing sports built up, I become a lot more optimistic.

Upper limit

2005-09-16T11:04:00.000+08:00

Here is my list of activities:

Korfball workshop
Handball practice
-- for 3 years, I suppose
Air Cadet training
-- for 2 years, in most cases
Part-time job
-- to fund the above and the below items

And here is a list of activities to be done in the long-term:

Joining toastmaster club
-- after finishing Air Cadet training
Learning a new language
-- during winter/summer
-- candidates including Japanese (which I know some very basic terms), French & German
Enhancing Mandarin skills
-- after my 1^st year of study

This should be the upper limit of mine.

Officer Trainee, Air Cadet

2005-09-15T15:31:00.000+08:00

Long before when I was in elementary school, I observed airplanes flying overhead during my lessons. This was the moment when I first knew planes and started my fond of them.

Once I could recognise at least 3 quarters of civil aircrafts passing my school and apartment, plus some famous fighting ones. But with a rather tough schedule in high school, my ability to point out which is which dropped significantly.

Then I read an article about HK Air Cadet Corps in a free, tiny magazine called U+, in which 3 trainees were interviewed about their experience after joining Air Cadet and the Advanced Aviation Education Programme. I would have joined it if I was not in Form 5, facing Cert-level examination in the same academic year.

Right now I am extremely pleased to be one of the Officer Trainees of Air Cadet. Once I knew my application was accepted I believe there will be one less item in my "Regret List".

Knowing there is little chance for me to be a real pilot, I will not let this opportunity go away.

This is my finest moment, and I am sure it will last until I pass out.

HKACC

2005-09-12T20:50:00.000+08:00

Enrolled, interviewed, now I'm waiting for the application result.

Fancied being a pilot when I was still an elementary school student, if I am admitted, I will be extremely happy--- especially with the sight defect I bear.

There's nothing to do right at this moment, so I just wanna say:

"Hopes luck still stay with me."

單邊主義在我家

2005-09-09T09:25:00.000+08:00

家母常為美國霸權而動氣, 不值其所作所為。然而, 她卻淘醉於以單邊主義執行政策, 原因有二: 一是她主宰家中財政, 有絕對控制權; 二為政策未有如華府般造成人命傷亡或經濟損失, 大可「按本子辦事」。

常用之威脅手法不外乎停繳學費、中止上網服務等牽涉金錢的項目, 早已見慣不怪。

過往, Kyushu 形容家母係極權式管治, 現改用小布殊「行之有效」的單邊主義, 算是略有進步。總有一天, 「超強」成強弩之末, 單邊主義缺乏基礎, 定必改弦更張, 放棄這不平衡(但協調)的主張。

有幸親歷單邊主義, 會有助筆者於SKK 寫文章嗎?

This is not the attribute to be appreciated...

2005-09-08T21:17:00.000+08:00

Someone told me that one of my attribute is excellent. But in a society like Hong Kong, this is not the one to be appreciated nor prasied for. Those with it, like me, will only be referred as 'fool'; otherwise, people around them will strive their best to utilize this weird attribute to the greatest extent.

I truly hope that the above is not true. Even if it is, I will still be happy to stay as a fool.

Or next time you give up using 'fool', and instead, you paraphrase it and say freak.

再聚微積分

2005-09-04T18:43:00.000+08:00

Kyushu 的數學根基不算穩固, 惟靠付出多一點, 高校時尚可追得上同儕。

棄習數學兩年, 以為技藝早已生疏, 殊不知過往所學, 未有「原汁原味」還給師長。

近日與數學精粹之一微積分(calculus) 再會, 它沒有因為筆者曾將之遺棄而不瞅不睬, 反而抿去仇怨, 歡迎筆者重投其懷抱, 頓感萬分歡喜, 亦略抒友人J君和R君之擔心。

小弟已準備就緒, 重裝上陣, 投入美麗的數學世界。

Online Quizzes 小結

2005-09-03T12:25:00.000+08:00

參加5個小測驗, 有2個準繩度頗高, 也算厲害。

我想這一類玩意, 閑時玩玩無妨, 不必上心, 無謂計較其準確與否罷!

最不可思議之處在於Dating Quiz 裡竟能指出我有左傾觀點, 但在相若年齡女性中, 有多少關心政治又持有保守立場呢? 這未免太過強人所難了。

享樂主義(hedonism) 諸位暫未在小弟身上看到, 然假以時日積蓄漸豐, 就會感受到Kyushu 脫胎換骨, 將享樂主義發揮得淋漓盡致。亦因此, 小弟立志做「寶寶族」!

Online Quizzes (1), (2), (3)

大學之道(修正)

2005-09-02T00:02:00.000+08:00

見Vic 在其blog 把教員相片Key 到時間表, 也就有樣學樣。

然有2位未能找出其肖象, 尤其是Doris, 更是可惜。

郁燕博士的外表比黑白照中要好看得多, PTC 何時會更新呢?

ISMT111: Business Statistics
Prof. HU, Inchi
胡膺期教授

ECON110: Introductory Microeconomics
Dr YU, Yan Kelly
郁燕助理教授

ACCT101: Introduction to Accounting for Business Majors
Dr Gilles HILARY
希志助理教授

唯一可以加loading 的GNED001 因報讀人數不足而取消。甭怕, 小弟早有2個在手, 哪懼1st semester 讀18 credits的同儕!

怪人怪事冷知識

2005-08-25T11:22:00.000+08:00

竟被Regina 和Yat 同時點中, 規則不贅, 立刻陳情:

不喜on time, 衹好in time
經常最後一刻才出門, 在約定時間5分鐘前後才現身, 故此很多時衹有「人等我」, 也可能因此而遲到。
逛街零消費
信不信由你: 無論旺角、尖沙咀還是銅鑼灣, 怎樣行怎樣逛都可以牢牢保護「荷包」, 除車費外「斗零」也不用, 約有1年光景, 死未?
(見另文「銅鑼灣．旺角．東京」)
怒飲白開水
常識讓大家知, 每人毎日要飲8杯水; 但Kyushu 冷知識指, Kyushu 每日飲12-18杯水/中國茶。上述數字, 尚未計算攝取其他流質飲品, 包括各類湯水、果汁、汽水、粥品。嚴重程度, 可由家母一句話窺見:「死仔, 買水買到破產啦!」
微波爐煮蛋
喜歡以微波爐煮雞蛋, 方便快捷, 分半鐘有得食。當然不是原隻雞蛋放進去, 因為這樣做令微波爐裡一塌糊塗, 會被家母拷打的!
「讀」南華早報
為保持英語說話對答能力, 毎星期抽1至3小時, 找SCMP 的報道來「讀」。有些時候也會到IHT 網站做同樣的事。

層壓式傳怪癖:

記着要再傳開去給5個人!

Play hard, study hard

2005-08-24T11:10:00.000+08:00

知易行難。

我以為做「摺人」祇管唸書不會參加、籌備活動, 等同把大學中學化一樣, 歷3/4/5年大學生活卻彷彿沒有讀過大學。

天秤上的左邊有學業, 另一邊則見活動、私人生活、兼職等事, 要維持平衡, 難度甚高。

筆者中六擔任2個要務, 分身乏術, 天秤向右傾軋, 情況嚴峻。經此一役, 雖元氣大傷, 但得寶貴經驗, 得益亦匪淺。

歐洲國際秩序過去在「平衡」和「協調」間反覆穿插。歷史告知, 即使天秤兩邊平衡, 亦可能有欠協調, 兩者缺一, 後果可以很嚴重。

Play hard, study hard 很考工夫。3年可以學會嗎?

電台電視

2005-08-23T22:06:00.000+08:00

Kyushu 喜愛之電台電視節目一覽表

電台:

《不談風月》 881 已取消
《自由風自由Phone》 RTHK1
《光明頂》 881

電視:

《五稜鏡》港台電視部
《歷史幾狼都有十大帝王》有線娛樂台
《頭條新聞》港台電視部

都說Kyushu 不是正常青少年, 甚至不是正常香港人。有些時候筆者會懷疑自己存在的意思。Why? 當閣下與身旁同年齡的男男女女花上十數分鐘也開不到話匣子, 就自自然然有如斯想法。

慶幸自己還懂一兩句slang, 那些「hea」、「背」、「膠」都識聽識用, 否則......

憧憬之地

2005-08-22T15:18:00.000+08:00

不知怎的, 對一些未曾踏足過的地方有無限幻想, 總會希望他日能親身體驗當地本土文化, 來個文化clash。

例子有:

捷克、斯洛伐克
澳洲塔斯曼尼亞
塞浦路斯「綠線」(Green Line)
留尼汪 (Reunion)

4地相隔頗遠, 沒甚可能1次走遍, 嘆。

延伸瀏覽:
拙文「Kyushu到此一遊」

#3 (©2003 jpatokai@iki.fi)

#2 (©Tourism Tasmania)

#4 (©2005 Lonely Planet Publications)

大學之道

2005-08-21T11:53:00.000+08:00

搞搞上課時間表, 發覺pre-reg 比自己之前無厘頭reg 更厲害更「so」! 高考欠運, 但現在就運氣不錯。

最厲害係可以遷就一個2 credits GNED 課, 試試overload 感覺如何。

天時地利已備, 獨欠人和, 如何算?

泰臣vs米高積遜

2005-08-08T21:20:00.000+08:00

(©2004 Reuters/Peter Jones)

昨天東方日報體育版有一則小消息, 指前重量級拳王泰臣財困, 無力繳稅, 惟有拍色情電影糊口。

據報, 泰臣已接拍一些電視節目, 然而酬勞不足以填補其沉重之負債。現在「綠信封」殺到, 黔驢技窮下衹好出賣肉體, 與「小電影之后」夥拍出鏡。

早前他復出擂台, 但屢戰屢敗, 更有「咬耳」之糗事, 透過衛星轉播全球, 地位大不如前。

拳王如此, 舞王米高積遜亦如此。

以歌曲版權向銀行抵押, 借來以億計美元度日, 並考慮出售夢幻樂園(Neverland) 套現。官司纏身, 慶幸未曾入罪, 比泰臣要好一點兒。

兩位本來前途大好, 惹上官非後受歡迎程度江河日下, 當下僅是強弩之末。泰臣向現實低頭, 積極接工作掙錢, 似乎又比米高遊手好閑無所事事好。

一位犯過強姦罪的小電影主角發奮圖強, 和另一位未被入罪卻終日不事生產。你會選誰?

Refresh

2005-08-07T14:05:00.000+08:00

靈感貧乏, 題材似有還無, 文筆每下愈況, 小休一會, 似是最佳解決之道。

望能短時間回復狀態, 再闖blogger。

近思隨寫深刻反省

2005-07-30T01:14:00.000+08:00

29日, 遺失黃毓民著作《近思隨寫錄》, 現正積極籌盤川向公共圖書館繳交罰款。

就此, Kyushu 向家父家母發表講話, 表示對這樁事件感到十分遺憾, 並承諾會深刻反省, 將來更會竭力避免同類型不幸事件重現。

家慈指出, 為體現「自負盈虧」及「問責」精神, 將透過「Kyushu 緊急援助借貸計劃」借出免息貸款, 以繳付罰金。此計劃亦將用於筆者未來參加的兼讀制課程及課外活動之費用上, 進一步邁向「財政半獨立」的目標, 略略減輕家嚴之重擔。

Kyushu 感謝雙親諒解, 在緊拙的預算中仍慷慨幫助, 解其燃眉之急, 不勝感激。

根據未經證實消息, 上述計劃的還款期為1年, 而該計劃已成功借出逾500港元, 主要應用於持續進修。

Online Quizzes 第三炮

2005-07-27T13:28:00.000+08:00

最後一擊:

5. "Are you Addicted to the Internet?"

The Are you Addicted to the Internet? Quiz at Quiz Me!

可信性

Quiz 5: 一般

稍後時間再作小結。

Online Quizzes 第二炮

2005-07-26T15:11:00.000+08:00

且再看看下列2個小測如何?

3. "What Color Are You"

4. Philosophy Quiz

You scored as Hedonism. Your life is guided by the principles of Hedonism: You believe that pleasure is a great, or the greatest, good; and you try to enjoy life's pleasures as much as you can.

Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die!

More info at Arocoun's Wikipedia User Page...

Hedonism

85%

Justice (Fairness)

65%

Existentialism

60%

Utilitarianism

45%

Apathy

40%

Kantianism

35%

Strong Egoism

25%

Divine Command

15%

Nihilism

What philosophy do you follow? (v1.03)
created with QuizFarm.com

可信性

Quiz 3: N/A
Quiz 4: 頗高

Online Quizzes 第一炮

2005-07-26T14:41:00.000+08:00

近期有不少Online Quizzes湧現, 看準確與否罷!

1. Dating Quiz

Your dating personality profile:

Intellectual - You consider your mind amongst your assets. Learning is not a chore but a constant search after wisdom and knowledge. You value education and rationality.
Liberal - Politics matters to you, and you aren't afraid to share your left-leaning views. You would never be caught voting for a conservative candidate.
Athletic - Physical fitness is one of your priorities. You find the time to work athletic pursuits into your schedule. You enjoy being active.

Your Top Ten Traits

1. Intellectual
2. Liberal
3. Athletic
4. Big-Hearted
5. Outgoing
6. Adventurous
7. Sensual
8. Wealthy/Ambitious
9. Practical
10. Stylish

Your date match profile:

Conservative - Forget liberals, you need a conservative match. Political discussions interest you, and a conservative will offer the viewpoint you need.
Practical - You are drawn to people who are sensible and smart. Flashy, materialistic people turn you off. You appreciate the simpler side of living.
Athletic - You aren't looking for a couch potato. You seek someone who is active and who keeps her body in top shape.

Your Top Ten Match Traits

1. Conservative
2. Practical
3. Athletic
4. Adventurous
5. Intellectual
6. Big-Hearted
7. Traditional
8. Wealthy/Ambitious
9. Shy
10. Religious

Take the Online Dating Profile Quiz at Dating Diversions

2. Sin Quiz

Your Deadly Sins

Gluttony(暴飲暴食): 40%
Greed: 40%
Wrath(盛怒): 40%
Lust(渴望): 20%
Pride: 20%
Envy(妒忌): 0%
Sloth(懶散): 0%

Chance You'll Go to Hell: 23%

You'll die choking on a cookie in bed.

How Sinful Are You?

可信性

Quiz 1: 十分高
Quiz 2: 頗低, 不足以作參考

我們都是日本痴漢

2005-07-24T19:33:00.000+08:00

港人看日本, 有如農民看皇帝, 以為皇帝事事優越, 衹要能親近皇帝一下就滿心歡喜, 樂得不可開交。

港人遊東京, 知識大多停留在原宿新宿池袋涉谷銀座お台場秋葉原山手線迪士尼, 稍為有研究的則知道築地上野橫浜中央線代官山自由が丘等等。都電荒川線? 奥多摩? 川崎? 鮮有聞港人有興趣知悉。

情形有如日人看香港: 前九龍寨城密密麻麻的建築、由路旁樓宇伸到大馬路的霓紅光管招牌、國貨公司、茶餐廳、啟德時代的飛機噪音, 跟以為東京是首席食買玩熱點一樣, 都是以偏概全。但偏偏港人安於這有欠全面的概念, 當然日本都市人不大會和你計較, 仍向諸位幫助振興經濟的遊客大呼「Yokoso!」

現在到東京自助旅遊, 多少人願意花時間走去荒川區早稻田新宿御苑上野公園淺草下町逛逛? 富有日本傳統文化氣息的地方, 給香港遊客擱到哪裡了?

和日本的萌え(Moe)、ロリコン(Lolicon)、蟄居族(Hikkikomori)一樣, 港人充滿幻想, 不過前3類對象是大眼傻乎乎楚楚可憐甚或有貓耳/巨乳的虛擬(未成年)女生, 我們的是對整個日本的形象。

較偏激的更有港版秋葉系, 迷信日本女性多如AV中「好性」, AV女優名字如數家珍瑯瑯上口, 甚麼小澤圓南波杏伊東怜草苺牛奶天宮真奈美倒背如流。其他香港人, 也認為日本人特別外貌標緻, 男有木村瀧澤金城, 女有柴咲松嶋藤原, 當織田裕二「無到」。

到了這地步, 想不認是日本痴漢也不行了。

註: 本文題目轉自《日本痴漢》劉細良著

紐卡素

2005-07-20T00:39:00.000+08:00

筆者喜歡英超聯, 更喜歡當中一隊球隊紐卡素。

多年前, 卜比笠臣爵士接管被古烈治無情摧殘的喜鵲, 經卜比Sir 苦心經營, 漸上軌道, 前中後3線均實力不俗。到2004/05球季季初, 前鋒有老大哥舒利亞押陣, 中場贊拿斯漸見鋒芒, 後防線走了活基治仍有卡爾定軍心, 可謂平庸中暗藏實力。

然桑拿士季中上場, 紐卡素亳無起色不得已, 陣中更有多人離隊他投。古華特狀態不佳, 比拿美以下犯上, 「叮走」無可厚非, 但艾朗曉士、奧拜恩、羅拔、岩布斯等球員, 桑氏通通給放走, 使紐記鬧後衛荒, 急須入貨。

見其官方網頁, 球員數目毎下愈況, 教筆者心痛不已。

剛聞桑拿士成英超領隊最早被炒的大熱門人選, 也不知是喜是悲--- 喜在一旦桑氏被解僱, 紐卡素前路或能重現曙光; 悲在這項消息意味著紐卡素還有一段黒喑的路要走。

於不久的將來, 筆者可能轉投別隊懷抱, 然衹要紐卡素爭口氣的話, 筆者會繼續做其「粉絲」的!

BOBO族

2005-07-10T23:44:00.000+08:00

「Bourgeois Bohemian」是啥東東? 中文直譯為「布爾喬亞波希米亞族」或簡化成「布波族」, 英文簡稱為「BOBO(S)」。而按Jiujik.com 所寫 (Source Page):

意思是指擁有豐厚收入又講究品味、注重個人心靈成長的一個新的中產階級。
...
所謂「BOBO族」，由 "Bourgeois" 及 "Bohemian" 兩個名詞合併而成。"Bourgeois" ( 布爾喬亞 ) 的意思，就是馬克思主義所形容的資產階級。"Bohemian" ( 波西米亞 ) 一詞，來自法文的 "Bohemiens"，指18世紀末和19世紀初一群反文化的年輕藝術家。「BOBO族」的意思，是指既贊成資本主義，又崇尚自由與解放。這新名詞現時用來形容既擁有高學歷、豐厚收入，同時又講究生活品味、注重精神文化的一族。

筆者兩者皆不是, 衹望日後有望晉身此族, 確保財政狀況穩定又不致落伍。

既然星屑醫生的志願可以是當上二世祖, 我的志願是成為BOBO一員, 也不為過罷!

Blog 易名

2005-07-10T22:36:00.000+08:00

本Blog已由「Kyushu」易名為「Bourgeois Bohemian」。

Make G8 History

2005-07-07T11:01:00.000+08:00

「Make Poverty History (讓貧窮變成歷史)」, 僅僅3個英文字的反貧窮口號, 足以持續使身在愛丁堡的G8 各首腦大呼不爽。

八大工業國集團本身是富國俱樂部, 獨立於聯合國。它的存在價值在於為成員國保有財富, 保持領先地位; 維持全球貧富差距, 是其中一個方法, 也應該是最便捷的方法。

如此的一個組織談扶貧均富? 多屬虛有其表的政治表態, 以「履行」道德上的責任。

最近G8 談免去窮國債務, 原因不在道義, 而在於這一大筆債項, 在可見(甚或不可見)的將來都無法償還, 惟有高舉道德旗幟, 撇帳了事。

旨意八國集團, 倒不如看看南亞海嘯援助罷: 有至少三分之一的承諾捐助不了了之, 無影無蹤。即使是南亞急症, 援手仍姍姍來遲, 面對非洲大陸的慢性疾病, 難道援助會「過之而無不及」嗎?

筆者想這口號有改善空間: 如「Make G8 History」更能直接帶出反貧窮訊息。

特區八年驀然回首

2005-06-30T20:18:00.000+08:00

回歸將近8年, 為何董建華這名字等同議而不決? 幹啥特區政府變成辦事不力的代名詞? 是甚麼使香港由東方之珠化身成東方之「鼠」? 問題從哪來? 答案如何找?

政改、醫療融資、社福界資助調整、貧富懸殊、人口老化、公務員體制改革、失業問題、經濟轉型、擴闊稅基及收入來源、市區重建、公共交通及道路收費、教改、司法獨立性等等, 使特區政府毎一個決策局忙得不可開交。上星期見廖秀冬局長解釋當局對東隧加價束手無策, 這星期則有李國章和羅范椒芬向立法會闡述高中及大專教育重組, 下星期到周一嶽為公營醫療機構有意加費而辯護。政策推陳出新, 一眾問責官員曝光率亦提升不少, 可是曝光率愈高, 意味着愈多新問題的湧現, 也隱含着香港前路, 荆棘滿途, 雖未至四面楚歌, 卻仍危機四伏。

七年多來風風雨雨, 香港已元氣大傷; 站在當下驀然回首, 特區前路在何方?

延伸瀏覽:
港台節目「特區八年」