Thursday, July 31, 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
愛在緬甸／慈濟稻種長新芽
為了搶救受到強烈風災重創的緬甸農業，慈濟基金會已在這個世界糧倉，大規模的發放優質的稻種一萬五千多包，預計將使得近五千公頃的稻田恢復生機。感恩有餘的農民也與志工相約三個月後來吃香噴噴的白米飯。
慈濟自七月六日起已先後在緬甸坤仰公(Kungyagon)與在仰光東南方的礁旦(Kyauktan)地區進行稻種發放。每英畝需要1.5簍的稻種，依發放地點不同，分別有25公斤一包與37.5公斤一包的包裝，幾天下來共發放了一萬五千多包的稻種。
慈濟贈與的稻種相當重要，補足了農民整村播種約三分之一的需求。否則無法耕種的農田除了廢耕，就得借錢貸款買種，對受災嚴重的地區，及時可用的種子，可確保下半年收成無虞。
慈濟志工挨家挨戶進行訪視以深入了解民情及幾天來所發放的稻種對災民是否有幫助。一位農民告訴志工，「慈濟發的稻種插秧後一百天即可收成，本地的稻種則是需要一百五十天。另外，一簍的慈濟稻種在收成時可以產生一百簍的稻米，但是本地稻種僅能生產五十簍。」
一對農民兄弟，稻種在五月初納吉斯風災的大水中全部泡水，要不是有慈濟人的協助，他們無能力再買稻種來耕作，今年也無法有任何收成。翻開他們覆蓋的一層層塑膠布下，金黃色的稻種已經長出新芽。志工與他們相約三個月後再回來看他們，兄弟倆回答：「沒問題，你們到時一定要再回來！我們會煮香噴噴的白米飯給你們吃！」兄弟倆更表示，收成時會有更多的飽滿稻種，他們會把這一分愛再傳下去！
慈濟表示，此次發放的稻種來自菲律賓水稻研究所品種IR50，約一百天可快速收成，相較於災民於當地借來的穀子要四個半月，才能收成，所以對於紓解糧食短缺，有很大的幫助。因此儘管幾天下來發放了一萬五千多包的稻種，志工全身疲累，而且有人脖子、肩膀、全身都很癢，甚至去找義診中的大醫王拿藥膏擦，但是在看到稻種萌出芽，而且村民充滿感恩的時候，身上所有的癢都馬上好了！
大地之母不但可以養活緬甸土地上的子民，更可以提供其他地區的人們賴以活命的糧食。
除了發放稻種解決災民缺糧危機，慈濟於當地的義診工作與發放工作依然沒有停下腳步。
在緬甸許多家庭因為家中經濟不允許，加上父母多半未受教育，因此對兒女的教育較不重視，多半留在家中幫忙務農。經仔細瞭解後，得知在南德宮就有四千名像這樣的孩子，於是慈濟人開始針對十一所提報的的學校進行援助。
慈濟於日前已針對兩所學校──達馬瑞塔（Damarita）及麻駑(Manoo)小學進行學用品發放，發放物資包括鉛筆盒、鉛筆、橡皮擦、尺、彩色蠟筆、課本、雨衣、餅乾……等。從來沒有過這樣豐富文具的孩子即使跟著志工和老師唱歌比手語也捨不得放下懷中的文具。
此外，慈濟在災區幾個村莊(包括唐德鎮甘貝村、坤仰公)舉辦義診，能來的都是走得動的人，對於走不動走不出來的病患，就要靠醫師往診把暗角中無助的病人「挖」出來，說是挖，可一點也不誇張，因為許多病人住的地方，都是充滿積水、爛泥的沼澤地。
除了持續在災區施醫施藥、發放物資之外，另外有建築團隊在仰光評估學校重建事宜。慈濟表示，只要災民有需要，一切評估適宜，慈濟一定會陪伴災民走到最後，鼓舞災民面對未來的勇氣。
記者林弘展 , http://www.nownews.com/2008/07/15/91-2304652.htm
慈濟自七月六日起已先後在緬甸坤仰公(Kungyagon)與在仰光東南方的礁旦(Kyauktan)地區進行稻種發放。每英畝需要1.5簍的稻種，依發放地點不同，分別有25公斤一包與37.5公斤一包的包裝，幾天下來共發放了一萬五千多包的稻種。
慈濟贈與的稻種相當重要，補足了農民整村播種約三分之一的需求。否則無法耕種的農田除了廢耕，就得借錢貸款買種，對受災嚴重的地區，及時可用的種子，可確保下半年收成無虞。
慈濟志工挨家挨戶進行訪視以深入了解民情及幾天來所發放的稻種對災民是否有幫助。一位農民告訴志工，「慈濟發的稻種插秧後一百天即可收成，本地的稻種則是需要一百五十天。另外，一簍的慈濟稻種在收成時可以產生一百簍的稻米，但是本地稻種僅能生產五十簍。」
一對農民兄弟，稻種在五月初納吉斯風災的大水中全部泡水，要不是有慈濟人的協助，他們無能力再買稻種來耕作，今年也無法有任何收成。翻開他們覆蓋的一層層塑膠布下，金黃色的稻種已經長出新芽。志工與他們相約三個月後再回來看他們，兄弟倆回答：「沒問題，你們到時一定要再回來！我們會煮香噴噴的白米飯給你們吃！」兄弟倆更表示，收成時會有更多的飽滿稻種，他們會把這一分愛再傳下去！
慈濟表示，此次發放的稻種來自菲律賓水稻研究所品種IR50，約一百天可快速收成，相較於災民於當地借來的穀子要四個半月，才能收成，所以對於紓解糧食短缺，有很大的幫助。因此儘管幾天下來發放了一萬五千多包的稻種，志工全身疲累，而且有人脖子、肩膀、全身都很癢，甚至去找義診中的大醫王拿藥膏擦，但是在看到稻種萌出芽，而且村民充滿感恩的時候，身上所有的癢都馬上好了！
大地之母不但可以養活緬甸土地上的子民，更可以提供其他地區的人們賴以活命的糧食。
除了發放稻種解決災民缺糧危機，慈濟於當地的義診工作與發放工作依然沒有停下腳步。
在緬甸許多家庭因為家中經濟不允許，加上父母多半未受教育，因此對兒女的教育較不重視，多半留在家中幫忙務農。經仔細瞭解後，得知在南德宮就有四千名像這樣的孩子，於是慈濟人開始針對十一所提報的的學校進行援助。
慈濟於日前已針對兩所學校──達馬瑞塔（Damarita）及麻駑(Manoo)小學進行學用品發放，發放物資包括鉛筆盒、鉛筆、橡皮擦、尺、彩色蠟筆、課本、雨衣、餅乾……等。從來沒有過這樣豐富文具的孩子即使跟著志工和老師唱歌比手語也捨不得放下懷中的文具。
此外，慈濟在災區幾個村莊(包括唐德鎮甘貝村、坤仰公)舉辦義診，能來的都是走得動的人，對於走不動走不出來的病患，就要靠醫師往診把暗角中無助的病人「挖」出來，說是挖，可一點也不誇張，因為許多病人住的地方，都是充滿積水、爛泥的沼澤地。
除了持續在災區施醫施藥、發放物資之外，另外有建築團隊在仰光評估學校重建事宜。慈濟表示，只要災民有需要，一切評估適宜，慈濟一定會陪伴災民走到最後，鼓舞災民面對未來的勇氣。
記者林弘展 , http://www.nownews.com/2008/07/15/91-2304652.htm
Thursday, July 10, 2008
How to Dance in the Rain
It was a busy morning, about 8:30, when an elderly gentleman in his 80's arrived to have stitches removed from his thumb. He said he was in a hurry as he had an appointment at 9:00 am.
I took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour before someone would be able to see him. I saw him looking at his watch and decided, since I was not busy with another patient, I would evaluate his wound. On exam, it wa s well healed, so I talked to one of the doctors, got the needed supplies to remove his sutures and redress his wound.
While taking care of his wound, I asked him if he had another doctor'sappointment this morning, as he was in such a hurry.
The gentleman told me no, that he needed to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his wife. I inquired as to her health.
He told me that she had been there for a while and that she was a victim of Alzheimer's Disease.
As we talked, I asked if she would be upset if he was a bit late.
He replied that she no longer knew who he was, that she had not recognized him in five years now.
I was surprised, and asked him, 'And you still go every morning, even though she doesn't know who you are?'
He smiled as he patted my hand and said,
'She doesn't know me, but I still know who she is.'
I had to hold back tears as he left, I had goose bumps on my arm, and thought,
'That is the kind of love I want in my life.'
True love is neither physical, nor romantic.
True love is an acceptance of all that is, has been, will be, and will not be.
With all the jokes and fun that are in e-mails, sometimes there is one that comes along that has an important message. This one I thought I could share with you.
The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything they have.
I hope you share this with someone you care about. I just did.
Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain.
By Unknown
I took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour before someone would be able to see him. I saw him looking at his watch and decided, since I was not busy with another patient, I would evaluate his wound. On exam, it wa s well healed, so I talked to one of the doctors, got the needed supplies to remove his sutures and redress his wound.
While taking care of his wound, I asked him if he had another doctor'sappointment this morning, as he was in such a hurry.
The gentleman told me no, that he needed to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his wife. I inquired as to her health.
He told me that she had been there for a while and that she was a victim of Alzheimer's Disease.
As we talked, I asked if she would be upset if he was a bit late.
He replied that she no longer knew who he was, that she had not recognized him in five years now.
I was surprised, and asked him, 'And you still go every morning, even though she doesn't know who you are?'
He smiled as he patted my hand and said,
'She doesn't know me, but I still know who she is.'
I had to hold back tears as he left, I had goose bumps on my arm, and thought,
'That is the kind of love I want in my life.'
True love is neither physical, nor romantic.
True love is an acceptance of all that is, has been, will be, and will not be.
With all the jokes and fun that are in e-mails, sometimes there is one that comes along that has an important message. This one I thought I could share with you.
The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything they have.
I hope you share this with someone you care about. I just did.
Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain.
By Unknown
Monday, July 07, 2008
Sunday, July 06, 2008
10 fatal flaws of a doomed employee
1. Failing to have a life plan--All very successful people have a clear life plan, whether memorized or actually written down. They create it, massage it, and refer to it often.
2.Not keeping your skill set current--The business landscape is ever-changing and there is more demand for jobs than supply. Not staying on par with colleagues and those vying for your job will be a death knell.
3. Failing to deliver results--Winners in business know that it’s all about accountability. Those who harbor a sense of entitlement for simply having put forth effort, irrespective of the results of those efforts, are guaranteed to fall by the wayside.
4. Confusing efficiency with effectiveness--Those who think that communicating via e-mail replaces the need to actually talk with people around them fail to recognize the importance of personally connecting with others in today’s highly automated and technological environment. Communicating in person whenever possible is imperative for success-seekers.
5. Believing that you are irreplaceable--There is no room for "divas" in the workplace. As soon as you convince yourself that you and only you can do the job "right," your star will surely start to fall.
6. Knowing all the answers--The old adage remains true: knowledge is power. Professing to know it all can readily stagnate a career. Winners remain unceasingly interested in learning new ideas and approaches.
7. Surrounding your self with "brown-nosers"--Losers like having people tell them how smart they are, whether or not it’s true, while successful managers and other professionals accept and encourage intelligence and creativity in others.
8. Forgetting to give credit to others--Losers inappropriately take full credit for positive events despite the help or input received by others, while Winners give credit where credit is due. Losers inevitably reap what they sow.
9. Failing to self promote--Bragging is one thing, but letting colleagues throughout your industry know of your success through case studies, promotion bulletins, or other such tools is quite another. Losers often fail to recognize the importance of letting others know about their successes, or go about it in entirely the wrong way.
10. Losing perspective--Intuitive business people recognize that, despite their best attempts to do everything right, sometimes they approach roadblocks and seek the advice and perspective of a respected friend, colleague, or even a business coach. Those who fail to recognize their shortcomings are destined for the unemployment line.
By John McKee
2.Not keeping your skill set current--The business landscape is ever-changing and there is more demand for jobs than supply. Not staying on par with colleagues and those vying for your job will be a death knell.
3. Failing to deliver results--Winners in business know that it’s all about accountability. Those who harbor a sense of entitlement for simply having put forth effort, irrespective of the results of those efforts, are guaranteed to fall by the wayside.
4. Confusing efficiency with effectiveness--Those who think that communicating via e-mail replaces the need to actually talk with people around them fail to recognize the importance of personally connecting with others in today’s highly automated and technological environment. Communicating in person whenever possible is imperative for success-seekers.
5. Believing that you are irreplaceable--There is no room for "divas" in the workplace. As soon as you convince yourself that you and only you can do the job "right," your star will surely start to fall.
6. Knowing all the answers--The old adage remains true: knowledge is power. Professing to know it all can readily stagnate a career. Winners remain unceasingly interested in learning new ideas and approaches.
7. Surrounding your self with "brown-nosers"--Losers like having people tell them how smart they are, whether or not it’s true, while successful managers and other professionals accept and encourage intelligence and creativity in others.
8. Forgetting to give credit to others--Losers inappropriately take full credit for positive events despite the help or input received by others, while Winners give credit where credit is due. Losers inevitably reap what they sow.
9. Failing to self promote--Bragging is one thing, but letting colleagues throughout your industry know of your success through case studies, promotion bulletins, or other such tools is quite another. Losers often fail to recognize the importance of letting others know about their successes, or go about it in entirely the wrong way.
10. Losing perspective--Intuitive business people recognize that, despite their best attempts to do everything right, sometimes they approach roadblocks and seek the advice and perspective of a respected friend, colleague, or even a business coach. Those who fail to recognize their shortcomings are destined for the unemployment line.
By John McKee
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