whatsapp 的兩個剔和最後上線時間

早前Whatsapp公司澄清：「『兩個剔』並非代表對方已閱讀你的訊息，而是代表對方的裝置接收到訊息而已。」可是這能結束情侣間因whatsapp而帶來的猜疑嗎？不要忘記在「兩個剔」的背後，還有更邪惡的「最後上線時間」。

Whatsapp訊息給重視的他或她，苦候多時沒有回覆，其後看到對方的「最後上線時間」比自己送出的訊息時間還晚，心裡不免有一陣失落，「為什麼他看過了，卻不回覆我？」

有些人開啟whatsapp，不是要傳訊息給什麼人，而是要看那個他或她的「最後上線時間」，確認對方有否上過線而沒有回覆，跟「兩個剔」的作用沒有大分別，連對方昨夜何時才去睡也可推算，深夜上線又惹來猜疑：「有什麼事要弄得那麼晚呢？」

在Whatsapp還未普及時，如果跟戀人冷戰，突然間想躲一躲，大可以把電話關上數天冷靜一下，對方通常因找不到你而緊張，前嫌會因心軟而冰釋。但現在你想失踪也難，對方不會Whatsapp你，卻死盯著你的「最後上線時間」不放，見到你有上線，即是平安無恙，心裡像好過點，然後賭氣：「有心情whatsapp，即是心情不致壞到什麼地步吧？」

最可笑的是，你永遠不知道有人在這樣子監視你。

不說不知，原來「最後上線時間」功能是可以自行關閉的，其他人不能再看到你的「最後上線時間」，但代價是你也不能看到其他人的「最後上線時間」。

可是，當關閉了「最後上線時間」後，會否聽到他或她的一個問題：

「你為什麼要關閉『最後上線時間』？」

天啊，又是另一個猜疑的開始。

為了避開「最後上線時間」帶來的痛苦，明明看到有Whatsapp候覆訊息的數字，卻不想開啟Whatsapp而給某人知道你曾上線，如果不幸同時遇上Whatsapp Group內有幾位「死不斷氣」的朋友，候覆訊息的數字有望創新高。

儘管能夠避免上線，但你可以下決心刪除Whatsapp這個程式嗎？

細心留意，不知從什麼時候開始，你的朋友圈子已經跟Whatsapp緊緊的糾纏起來。大大小小的Whatsapp Group，不論是你自願加入還是被邀請的，都佔據了你的聊天室。有時候，你會對其他朋友數十則的對話，導致Whatsapp響過不停而感到煩厭，但退出群組，既難掌握圈子內發生的事，更像不滿他們的言行而「絕交」，惹來無謂的猜測。可是最初加你入Whatsapp Group的朋友，有多少位是先獲你同意才加你呢？

來電可以不接，Whatsapp可以扮作未上線，但Whatsapp Group的邀請卻是無法拒絕，至少你連拒絕的權利也沒有。

有時候跟一班朋友吃飯，總有一兩位朋友不停地回覆Whatsapp Group，而沒有參與大家的話題。每當向他發出問題，他才回過神，把焦點從數吋螢幕艱難的拉回現實來，人在，心不在。

Whatsapp Group可以因為一件事或一個朋友圈子而建立，但當聚會時有朋友無意談起Whatsapp Group內的話題，而你原來不在其中，只見大家已有一定的默契，你難免納悶：「為什麼不邀請我入Group呢？」

我們因Whatsapp Group而緊密了朋友間的溝通，也因Whatsapp Group而建立了朋友間的一道牆。

同類情況不難於情侶間發生，當女孩在看到Whatsapp Group訊息時自顧自的笑出聲來，旁邊的男孩嘗試了解：「什麼事那麼高興？」女孩還未完全停止笑聲：「沒有什麼，只是同事間的回應很好笑，你不明白的。」

男孩固然不明白，因為只有一直身在那Whatsapp Group的人才掌握前文後理，但一句「你不明白的」，可把坐在身旁的人推到十萬八千里遠，而彷彿屏幕顯示的文字才更知妳心。

當一個人沈溺在數吋屏幕時，他會被一個氣泡所包圍，感受不到身旁的人和事，因而錯過了人生的處處。包括，站在你面前的他或她。尤其當表白，關心，不滿，甚至分手也用訊息來代勞時，那我們到底是跟對方在戀愛，還是跟訊息在拍拖？

每當遇上一些難言，總容易用訊息去表達。自以為滿足意思的傳達，又不用承擔當面那刻的壓力，但當你按下傳送鍵的一刻時，可有想過屏幕另一邊的反應？

用訊息來代替難言，別以為可以減輕傷害。

你只是在隔著螢幕給他重重的一記耳光而已。

最實在的溝通，應該是面對面，而非字對字的。

下次約會時，可以關閉一會兒Whatsapp嗎？

珍惜每次見面的時光，專心去感受對方的喜悅，分擔對方的憂愁。

你會發現對方的一顰一笑，比屏幕的表情符號更美。

Papaya for Uric Acid Problem

Just try it if you've got uric acid after all no harm done.

This is a really effective, just mix green papaya cubes to the ordinary green tea, my cousin-brother tried and found it very effective.

I have also shared with a friend with gout to try this (his "toe joints" started to deform), after a week of drinking this formula there is significant improvement, and after two weeks the toe joints heal and revert to normal state.

It is almost three years now, the joint pain is gone, but he maintains the intake between 1-3 times monthly to avoid relapse.

Other friends suffering from years of gout problem have also recovered. It is good for all, even those without gout.

An improved sequence by Professor Lai from the China School of Pharmacy :
Cut green papaya into small cubes, place into the water, bring to boil, then add tea leaves, similar to the tea-making process. 

Clinical tests show that this brings better effects for treatment of gout, subject to frequent drinking of this formula.

Mr. Liu Qing, Chief of the Rende Town in Tainan, was suffering for years from severe stomach pain around the posterior wall of stomach.

He used green papaya as a tea pot to prepare the family tea daily, after a month, his chronic disease condition was much improved. His family members with high uric acid were also healed by the same papaya tea.

For this Mr. Liu planted a lot of papaya to share with relatives and friends with similar sickness.

According to Mr. Liu, in selecting the green papaya as tea pot, pick those the shape of which is fat and short, with larger capacity.

Cut off the top part of the papaya, clear away the seeds, open a small hole at the upper side wall to facilitate pouring of tea.

Create a small ventilation hole at top cover, put in the tea leaves, pour in boiling water, place the top cover back onto the papaya, you may also use the toothpicks to secure the top cover.

Similar to normal process of preparing tea. Liu like to use Oolong tea as the taste is good.

He was pleasantly surprised that the stomach pains he suffered for many years was healed after a month of drinking tea from the green papaya pot, without taking any other medication.

He passed some green papaya leaves to a friend who worked at a Medical Center to test and analyse the content.

The tests confirmed that the healthy enzyme present in papaya is beneficial to human health.

Now as papaya in Mr. Liu's orchard is yielding suitable size fruits, he would share the fruits with family and friends.

Xu Fuchang, an experienced papaya farmer, said green papaya means to unripe papaya, where the skin is still green in colour.

Generally, the papaya takes about four months to fully mature and ripen, but the healing effect would be lost after it is fully ripe.

Green papaya should be harvested when the papaya is approximately three months old, when the fruit is still firm, and the "papaya milk" contains high papaya enzyme and other healthy ingredients.

Not only the green papaya can be used in tea drinking, you may also cut them into cubes, and boil with the ribs, or even slicing the green papaya into fine long pieces and fried with garlic, very tasty, and no adverse effects on the human body.

Top 10 Highly Developed Countries

What differentiates between a developed country and one that’s still in the process of development besides the obvious prosperity and economic strength? Factors such as life expectancy, education, standard of living, child welfare, health care, economic welfare, and population happiness play major roles to determine the Human Development Index of a country that ranks a country based on how high is its level of development. Some critics claim the HDI of a country to be a vague estimate of its development, but nonetheless, the numbers don’t lie and the strength and stability of these countries speak for themselves. Here are the top ten highly developed countries based on their HDIs. 

10. Sweden 

The Kingdom of Sweden, a largely liberal country in Northern Europe, does not have much to boast for covered area (it is roughly the size of the state of California), but it is here on this list for a reason: an HDI of 0.904. Reasons? The Swedes are considered to be one of the happiest people of the world, almost all 9.3 million of them, with high marks in income of $35,876 per capita and a regular GDP of $485 billion. In addition to that, they boast an average life expectancy of 80.9 years, a remarkable education system, low unemployment and poverty rates, free and equal health care and is a fore runner of environmental sustainability while urging other countries to embrace the green and becoming more Eco-friendly. Also, their rich history makes them a magnet for travellers making it a major tourist attraction. Check out these ten good things about Sweden. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=djFx6j0E9rU

9. Germany

Think of Germany and the first image that springs to mind of those still dwelling in the past is the people who always seem to be angry and are sadistic murderers, but the post war facts suggest a completely different picture. Germany is a nation with one of the highest educational standards in the world, while having the largest economy in the entire European Union. The literacy rate is exceptionally high as it stands at 99 percent while average class attendances are a full hundred percent. Germany is a country built on engineering and industrial development, with some of the most efficient and perfectly designed products in the world which include the cars (Mercedes, Audi, BMW). The GDP amounts to 3.5 trillion dollars with a per capita number of $40,631. Although unemployment rate is 7 percent, but the poverty rate is low. The people are very hospitable, and add to the appeal of a very major tourist destination where the average life expectancy is 79.4 years. germany’s HDI value is 0.905. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_fqEwv_NRlM

8. Liechtenstein

The small state of Liechtenstein, with an HDI of 0.905, has one of the smallest populations in the world and its landmass is not much as well with the country covering an area of a mere 160 square kilometers. With a population of just 35,000, the government is based on the parliamentary democratic system and boasts of having a GDP per capita of $141,000, one of the highest in the world and unemployment and poverty rates  are virtually non-existent. It is a major investment center for other countries and imposes very low taxes on its people. And on top of that, the landscape and the scenic beauty of the country is breathtaking.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_MTVLKLze3E

7. Ireland

Ireland! You read the word and chuckled at the thought of leprechauns and beer and an accent par human understanding, but a green little man with a pot of gold is not the reason for mentioning Ireland in this list, although that really wouldn’t be too bad an idea. The Republic of Ireland boasts of an impressive HDI of 0.908 and has a literacy rate of 99 percent with a life expectancy of 78.9 years. The country has impressive monetary figures with a GDP of $203.89 billion and a per capita GDP of $45,497. It is ranked no. 7 in the world for its freedom of press, economic freedom and political freedom. It was enjoying rapid economic and developmental growth when the global recession of 2008 began, but then  it experienced a massive drop in GDP and went into debt due to the negative GDP. It has been working with other European countries since then to continue development and growth. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=htyHUX7Wg9U

6. Canada

Canada is one of the few countries having two national anthems and is the second largest country in the world by rank of its area. It is a parliamentary democracy along with being a constitutional democracy, with Queen Elizabeth II as the Head of State. Canada’s HDI number is 0.908 and for good value as well as it has a DP of $1.758 trillion and a per capita GDP of $51,147. It has a very sound economy and the level of education and literacy rates are very high with a large chunk of the population being multi-lingual as well. It is famous for its free health care system with the citizens having an average life expectancy of 80.7 years and the taxes imposed on these citizens are very low. Canada also boasts of being home to the world famous Niagra Falls, and is a popular tourist destination. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=HfTkZmKK1b0

5. New Zealand

With an HDI score of 0.908, New Zealand escorts us into the top 5 of our list. Historically, it was one of the last groups of islands to be discovered and inhabited by humans. The natural landscape in New Zealand is breathtaking, with strong biodiversity and a flourishing animal life. Like Canada, New Zealand is also a parliamentary constitutional monarchy having Queen Elizabeth II as the Head of State. The country boasts of having one of the highest living standards and happiness ratings in the world and has always been a strong supporter of peace and the environment by banning nuclear weapons and sustaining a bio diverse ecosystem. New Zealand’s GDP is $157.877 billion and a GDP per capita is $35,374 for a small population of just about 4.3 million people. Educational standards, literacy rates and health standards are very high with an average citizen’s life span of 80.2 years.  Crime rates in New Zealand are very low, so it is a safe and beautiful haven for its citizens and tourists alike. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=eh-0knDpn5g

4. United States of America 

The most powerful country in the world started out as a British colony before they started the American Revolution, got their independence, fought with the Native Americans, dealt with the Civil War, survived the Great Depression and battled in two World Wars and have thus transformed into one of the world’s major super powers. Their GDP is the largest in the world at a whopping $15 trillion and a per capita GDP of $48,147. The government in the US is a representative democracy and its an industrial giant in manufacturing, telecommunications, technology and automobiles. It is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world, but despite all that, the US has a 15 percent poverty rate, 9 percent unemployment average and their educational standards fall behind the rest of the world. Although life expectancy is relatively high at 79 years, the US loses more points due to health problems as as up to 33 percent of adults are obese and the obesity rates are showing no signs of decrease. Above all, they are under massive debt because of the global recession and the wars they have waged in Iraq and Afghanistan. Still, their HDI of 0.910 keeps them in the top 5 of our list.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=8Vhr01cesDk

3. Netherlands

The land of weed and pot brownies is so high up on this list because they are high in everything (get it? They’re high). They’re a constitutional monarchy along with being a representative democracy. They have very high educational and literacy standards and very low poverty and unemployment rates. They were one of the key founders of the EU, NATO, OECD and WATO and host five inernational court systems, gaining it the nickname of the world’s legal capital. Their GDP is $832.16 billion and a per capita GDP of $49,950. The Dutch were ranked the happiest people in the world as of May 2011, maybe because of the pot. I don’t know. The country has a stable economy, strong government, low taxes, beautiful cities and a life expectancy of 79.8 years with an HDI of 0.910. So, they’re not all about the weed high now, are they? 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=jYGKuwqksz0

2. Australia

Australia is the thirteenth largest economy in the world, with a GDP of $918.978 billion and a per capita GDP of $40,386 (5th largest). With an HDI of 0.929, Australia boasts of having some of the highest rankings in the world when it comes to the quality of life, health, education, economic freedom and freedom of expression and human rights protection. Australia has a lot of biodiversity and the government strives to keep the ecosystem stable and the wildlife preserved. Their average life expectancy stands tall at 81.2 years and its a popular tourist destination. Have a look at this beautiful video. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6leHGHCKeSg

1. Norway

And in the absolute top spot, with the highest HDI value of 0.943, we have the Kingdom of Norway. The country is a constitutional monarchy and the 5 million inhabitants enjoy extremely high education standards, very low poverty and unemployment rates, a long average life expectancy of 80.2 years and a stable economy. It was a major founding member of NATO but refused to join the EU although it maintains its cordial relations with neighboring European countries. It was also a founding member of the UN and helped found the Council of Europe, while being an active member of WTO and OECD. It has one of the largest reserves of petroleum, natural gas, minerals, lumber, seafood, freshwater and hydro power in the world and exports oil as a major export. They are famous for their universal health care and highly advanced schooling systems. So it comes as no surprise that Norway stands atop the list of the world’s most highly developed countries.

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