Sometimes , when it comes to pursuing a girl
If u let things go in a natural way, u will be considered not aggressive
If u begin to be aggressive, u are likely to scare her since she maythink you are too ambitious
Hardly can I find the proper balance
What a troublesome thing!
2008年1月9日 星期三
[Joke] A True Confession
A mam walks into a confession booth and says, "I have sinned."
What did you do? asks the priest. I committed a murder !!.
The priest says,"take a dirnk out of the holy cup and you will be forgiven."
A man walks into a confession booth and says, "I hava sinned."
The preist asks him, what did you do? "I robbed six banks !!." The priest says,
"take a drink out of the holy cup and you will be forgiven"
Another man walks into the confession booth and says, "i have sinned."
What did you do? asks the priest. "I broke the holy cup...."
What did you do? asks the priest. I committed a murder !!.
The priest says,"take a dirnk out of the holy cup and you will be forgiven."
A man walks into a confession booth and says, "I hava sinned."
The preist asks him, what did you do? "I robbed six banks !!." The priest says,
"take a drink out of the holy cup and you will be forgiven"
Another man walks into the confession booth and says, "i have sinned."
What did you do? asks the priest. "I broke the holy cup...."
Michel Foucault--The Birth of the Clinic
Preface
This book is about space, about language, and about death; it is about theact of seeing, the gaze.
Towards the middle of the eighteenth century, Pomme treated and cured ahysteric by making her take 'baths, ten or twelve hours a day, for ten wholemonths'. At the end of this treatment for the dessication of the nervoussystem and the heat that sustained it, Pomme saw 'membranous tissues likepieces of damp parchment...peel away with some slight discomfort, and thesewere passed daily with the urine; the right ureter also peeled away and cameout whole in the same way'. The same thing occured with the intestines, whichat another stage, 'peeled off their internal tunics, which we saw emerge fromthe rectum. The oesophagus, the arterial trachea, and the tongue also peeledin due course; and the patient had rejected different pieces either by vomit-ing or by expectoration'(1).
Less than a hundred years later, this is how a doctor observed an anatomicallesion of the brain and its enveloping membranes, the so-called 'false mem-branes' frequently found on patients suffering from 'chronic meningitis:'
Their outer surface, which is next to the arachnoidian layer of the dura mater, adheres to this layer, sometimes very lightly, when they can be separatedeasily, sometimes very firmly and tightly, in which case it can be verydifficult to detach them. Their internal surface is only contiguous with thearachnoid, and is in no way joined to it....The false membranes are oftentransparent, especially when they are very thin; but usually they are white,grey, or red in colour, and occasionally, yellow, brown, or black. This matteroften displays different shades in different parts of the same membrane. Thethickness of these accidental productions varies greatly; sometimes they areso tenuous that they might be compared to a spider's web....The organizationof the false membranes also displays a great many differences: the thin onesare buffy, like the albuminous skins of eggs, and have no distinctive struc-ture of their own. Others, on one of their sides, often display traces ofblood vessels crossing over one another in different directions and injected.They can often be reduced to layers placed one upon another, between whichdiscoloured blood clots are frequently interposed (2).
Between Pomme, who carried the old myths of nervous pathology to their ultimateform, and Bayle, who discribed the encephalic lesions of general paralysisfor an era from which we have not yet emerged, the difference is both tinyand total. For us, it is total, because each of Bayle's words, with itsqualitative precision, directs our gaze into a world of constant visibility,while Pomme, lacking any perceptual base, speaks to us in the language offantasy. But by what fundamental experience can we establish such an obviousdifference below the level of our certainties, in that region from which theyemerge? How can we be sure that an eighteenth century doctor did not see whathe saw, but that it needed several decades before the fantastic figures weredissipated to reveal, in the space they vacated, the shapes of things as theyreally are?
What occurred was not a 'psychoanalysis' of medical knowledge, nor any moreor less spontaneous break with imaginary investments; 'positive' medicine isnot a medicine that has made an 'objectal' choice in favor of objectivityitself. Not all the powers of a visionary space through which doctors andpatients, physiologists and practitioners communicated (stretched and twistednerves, burning dryness, hardened or burnt organs, the new birth of the bodyin the beneficent element of cool waters) have disappeared; it is, rather, asif they had been displaced, enclosed within the singularity of the patient,in that region of 'subjective symptoms' that--for the doctor--defines not themode of knowledge, but the world of objects to be known. Far from beingbroken, the fantasy link between knowledge and the pain is reinforced by amore complex means than the mere permeability of the imagination; the pre-sence of disease in the body, with its temsions and its burnings, the silentworld of the entrails, the whole drak underside of the body lined with endlessunseeing dreams, are challenged as to their objectivity by the reductivediscourse of the doctor, as well as established as multiple objects meetinghis positive gaze. The figures of pain are not conjured away by means of abody of neutralized knowledge; they have been redistributed in the space inwhich bodies and eyes meet. What has changed is the silent configuration inwhich language finds support: the relation of situation and attitude to whatis speaking and what is spoken about.
This book is about space, about language, and about death; it is about theact of seeing, the gaze.
Towards the middle of the eighteenth century, Pomme treated and cured ahysteric by making her take 'baths, ten or twelve hours a day, for ten wholemonths'. At the end of this treatment for the dessication of the nervoussystem and the heat that sustained it, Pomme saw 'membranous tissues likepieces of damp parchment...peel away with some slight discomfort, and thesewere passed daily with the urine; the right ureter also peeled away and cameout whole in the same way'. The same thing occured with the intestines, whichat another stage, 'peeled off their internal tunics, which we saw emerge fromthe rectum. The oesophagus, the arterial trachea, and the tongue also peeledin due course; and the patient had rejected different pieces either by vomit-ing or by expectoration'(1).
Less than a hundred years later, this is how a doctor observed an anatomicallesion of the brain and its enveloping membranes, the so-called 'false mem-branes' frequently found on patients suffering from 'chronic meningitis:'
Their outer surface, which is next to the arachnoidian layer of the dura mater, adheres to this layer, sometimes very lightly, when they can be separatedeasily, sometimes very firmly and tightly, in which case it can be verydifficult to detach them. Their internal surface is only contiguous with thearachnoid, and is in no way joined to it....The false membranes are oftentransparent, especially when they are very thin; but usually they are white,grey, or red in colour, and occasionally, yellow, brown, or black. This matteroften displays different shades in different parts of the same membrane. Thethickness of these accidental productions varies greatly; sometimes they areso tenuous that they might be compared to a spider's web....The organizationof the false membranes also displays a great many differences: the thin onesare buffy, like the albuminous skins of eggs, and have no distinctive struc-ture of their own. Others, on one of their sides, often display traces ofblood vessels crossing over one another in different directions and injected.They can often be reduced to layers placed one upon another, between whichdiscoloured blood clots are frequently interposed (2).
Between Pomme, who carried the old myths of nervous pathology to their ultimateform, and Bayle, who discribed the encephalic lesions of general paralysisfor an era from which we have not yet emerged, the difference is both tinyand total. For us, it is total, because each of Bayle's words, with itsqualitative precision, directs our gaze into a world of constant visibility,while Pomme, lacking any perceptual base, speaks to us in the language offantasy. But by what fundamental experience can we establish such an obviousdifference below the level of our certainties, in that region from which theyemerge? How can we be sure that an eighteenth century doctor did not see whathe saw, but that it needed several decades before the fantastic figures weredissipated to reveal, in the space they vacated, the shapes of things as theyreally are?
What occurred was not a 'psychoanalysis' of medical knowledge, nor any moreor less spontaneous break with imaginary investments; 'positive' medicine isnot a medicine that has made an 'objectal' choice in favor of objectivityitself. Not all the powers of a visionary space through which doctors andpatients, physiologists and practitioners communicated (stretched and twistednerves, burning dryness, hardened or burnt organs, the new birth of the bodyin the beneficent element of cool waters) have disappeared; it is, rather, asif they had been displaced, enclosed within the singularity of the patient,in that region of 'subjective symptoms' that--for the doctor--defines not themode of knowledge, but the world of objects to be known. Far from beingbroken, the fantasy link between knowledge and the pain is reinforced by amore complex means than the mere permeability of the imagination; the pre-sence of disease in the body, with its temsions and its burnings, the silentworld of the entrails, the whole drak underside of the body lined with endlessunseeing dreams, are challenged as to their objectivity by the reductivediscourse of the doctor, as well as established as multiple objects meetinghis positive gaze. The figures of pain are not conjured away by means of abody of neutralized knowledge; they have been redistributed in the space inwhich bodies and eyes meet. What has changed is the silent configuration inwhich language finds support: the relation of situation and attitude to whatis speaking and what is spoken about.
2008年1月2日 星期三
{news} Six Healthy New Year's Resolutions
Getting healthy need not be overwhelming. Here are six simple, straightforward ways to get on track toward optimum health in the new year.
1. Post It On the Fridge! Adopt the Anti-Inflammatory DietThe anti-inflammatory diet isn't a weight-loss program (although you can lose weight on it) or a temporary eating plan. It is intended to counteract chronic inflammation, now known to play a central role in the development of heart disease, many cancers and Alzheimer's disease. Poor diet is perhaps the main contributor to chronic inflammation. The anti-inflammatory diet can help you correct that: it points the way to food choices that can help you remain optimally healthy. Here's a link to theanti-inflammatory diet. Print out these tips and post them on the fridge. Along with influencing inflammation, the diet will give you steady energy and provide all the vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and dietary fiber you need.
2. Get Smart About SnackingadvertisementSnacking throughout the day is actually a good idea, as it can help keep blood sugar levels and energy steady - which leads to improved mood, better productivity and more effective appetite control. But if you're trying to lose weight or to eat a healthier diet, that convenient bag of chips can sabotage your efforts. Processed foods contain too many calories, the wrong kinds of fat and carbohydrates, and have too much salt and too many additives. Instead, plan snacks ahead of time and make sure youalways have healthy ones on hand: fresh or dried fruit; raw, unsalted nuts (pistachios, cashews or walnuts); flavorful natural cheeses and dark chocolate with at least 70 percent cocoa solids. And don't forget to set aside leftovers from the healthy meals you'll be preparing.
3. Get Serious About Breathing ExercisesSimple breathing techniques offer a drug-free way to help lower your blood pressure, calm a racing heart, or settle an upset digestive system. Proper breathing has direct influence on emotional states and moods. When you're upset, you breathe rapidly, shallowly, and irregularly, but you can't be upset if your breathing is slow, deep, quiet and regular. At first, the effects are subtle, but they will gain power the more you repeat them. Whether you want to address health problems or just relax and reducestress, make this the year to learn and practice the breathing techniques you'll find here.
4. Fitness: Consider a Personal TrainerIf you're really committed to getting into shape in 2008, a personal trainer can get you off to the right start. A study at McMaster University in Canada found that people who are new to exercise do better when they have some professional help. If you plan to do strength training (and you should!), you'll need a trainer to learn the correct form so that you won't injure yourself. If you can afford it, continued weekly training sessions will keep you motivated and ensure that your workouts areappropriate to your age and fitness level. If you can't afford weekly sessions, pay for one or two to set up a program. When you've achieved your initial expectations, schedule another training session to set new goals.
5. Take Time for TeaDrinking green tea can improve your cholesterol ratio, as well as help protect against cancer and bacterial infections. The difference between green and the more familiar black tea is in the preparation: both come from the same plant, Camellia sinesis, but to make black tea, leaves go through an oxidation process that darkens them. This process deceases some of tea's beneficial compounds, including polyphenols called catechins. Green tea is unfermented, which means that it contains more catechins. Butdon't think of tea drinking only as a utilitarian way to imbibe those healthful compounds. Learn to appreciate the subtle fragrance of good quality green tea and use tea time to unwind, meditate and as a respite from your stress du jour.
6. Volunteer to Help OthersService organizations always appreciate donated money, but giving of yourself, especially in a way that draws on your unique talents or skills, is more satisfying. You can volunteer to feed the homeless, help people with terminal illnesses, and help to clean up the environment. Donate clothing you no longer wear and other items you don't use. Look for ways to help those close to home: take meals to shut-ins, offer transportation to elderly or disabled neighbors and tutor or read to children. Don't focusonly on the needs of strangers. Look for ways to help friends and family members, too.
hope y'all have a healthy and happy new year
1. Post It On the Fridge! Adopt the Anti-Inflammatory DietThe anti-inflammatory diet isn't a weight-loss program (although you can lose weight on it) or a temporary eating plan. It is intended to counteract chronic inflammation, now known to play a central role in the development of heart disease, many cancers and Alzheimer's disease. Poor diet is perhaps the main contributor to chronic inflammation. The anti-inflammatory diet can help you correct that: it points the way to food choices that can help you remain optimally healthy. Here's a link to theanti-inflammatory diet. Print out these tips and post them on the fridge. Along with influencing inflammation, the diet will give you steady energy and provide all the vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and dietary fiber you need.
2. Get Smart About SnackingadvertisementSnacking throughout the day is actually a good idea, as it can help keep blood sugar levels and energy steady - which leads to improved mood, better productivity and more effective appetite control. But if you're trying to lose weight or to eat a healthier diet, that convenient bag of chips can sabotage your efforts. Processed foods contain too many calories, the wrong kinds of fat and carbohydrates, and have too much salt and too many additives. Instead, plan snacks ahead of time and make sure youalways have healthy ones on hand: fresh or dried fruit; raw, unsalted nuts (pistachios, cashews or walnuts); flavorful natural cheeses and dark chocolate with at least 70 percent cocoa solids. And don't forget to set aside leftovers from the healthy meals you'll be preparing.
3. Get Serious About Breathing ExercisesSimple breathing techniques offer a drug-free way to help lower your blood pressure, calm a racing heart, or settle an upset digestive system. Proper breathing has direct influence on emotional states and moods. When you're upset, you breathe rapidly, shallowly, and irregularly, but you can't be upset if your breathing is slow, deep, quiet and regular. At first, the effects are subtle, but they will gain power the more you repeat them. Whether you want to address health problems or just relax and reducestress, make this the year to learn and practice the breathing techniques you'll find here.
4. Fitness: Consider a Personal TrainerIf you're really committed to getting into shape in 2008, a personal trainer can get you off to the right start. A study at McMaster University in Canada found that people who are new to exercise do better when they have some professional help. If you plan to do strength training (and you should!), you'll need a trainer to learn the correct form so that you won't injure yourself. If you can afford it, continued weekly training sessions will keep you motivated and ensure that your workouts areappropriate to your age and fitness level. If you can't afford weekly sessions, pay for one or two to set up a program. When you've achieved your initial expectations, schedule another training session to set new goals.
5. Take Time for TeaDrinking green tea can improve your cholesterol ratio, as well as help protect against cancer and bacterial infections. The difference between green and the more familiar black tea is in the preparation: both come from the same plant, Camellia sinesis, but to make black tea, leaves go through an oxidation process that darkens them. This process deceases some of tea's beneficial compounds, including polyphenols called catechins. Green tea is unfermented, which means that it contains more catechins. Butdon't think of tea drinking only as a utilitarian way to imbibe those healthful compounds. Learn to appreciate the subtle fragrance of good quality green tea and use tea time to unwind, meditate and as a respite from your stress du jour.
6. Volunteer to Help OthersService organizations always appreciate donated money, but giving of yourself, especially in a way that draws on your unique talents or skills, is more satisfying. You can volunteer to feed the homeless, help people with terminal illnesses, and help to clean up the environment. Donate clothing you no longer wear and other items you don't use. Look for ways to help those close to home: take meals to shut-ins, offer transportation to elderly or disabled neighbors and tutor or read to children. Don't focusonly on the needs of strangers. Look for ways to help friends and family members, too.
hope y'all have a healthy and happy new year
I should have been careful with what I eat
Either that I overindulge myself or that the thing I just took inwas compromised.
My stomach feels over-acidic now, and I have no way to get themout.
Any thing inside the body only has two way out--Orifice or Anus.The orifice is not a comfortable
experience, so we should bevery careful with what we send in that canal.
My stomach feels over-acidic now, and I have no way to get themout.
Any thing inside the body only has two way out--Orifice or Anus.The orifice is not a comfortable
experience, so we should bevery careful with what we send in that canal.
happy new year
happy new year everyone
this time i went to see the fireworks at taipei
with my best friend in senior high school at
taipei 101
it was so beautiful
people said that it was the last time at that place
i hope the rumor is not true~~
this time i went to see the fireworks at taipei
with my best friend in senior high school at
taipei 101
it was so beautiful
people said that it was the last time at that place
i hope the rumor is not true~~
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