My experiences I am a former student of the Buddhist teacher Wang Yun (王薀) who recently has received a lot of media attention thanks to two court cases.
In 2015 I left the group and since then I have only informally attended online classes and have only been in loose contact with the group members. This writing is 100% my own view and no one in the group has asked me to support in any way.
Mismatch between reports & the teacher I know I have always been treated with respect and kindness by both Wang Yun and the other learners in the group. While I am unable to comment with certainty about specific details of the cases, I can say that the stories and allegations in the media do not fit with what I know about Wang Yun and the group. Wang Yun is an astoundingly knowledgeable person and his Buddhist teachings are very much focussed on compassion and kindness. Various media reports claim that Wang Yun held a grudge against Ms Cai because she had lost him a lot of money, and that he ordered regular punishments and the withdrawal of her funds. This does not fit with the teacher I know. Wang Yun strictly avoids using Buddhism as a money-making tool. All the money in the group came from voluntary donations in line with people’s financial means. Some people gave nothing and Wang Yun was still happy to teach them. I never saw financial coercion, and as far as I know there is no clear evidence of financial coercion in this case either.
Repentance and cause and effect Wang Yun would often advise people to do repentance practices, but they are not punishments born of grudges. In the Tibetan tradition there are various practices that may seem strange or even cruel, but if the teacher or instructor has the right intention, then the idea is often to clear away a person’s bad karma and help them to purify. They are in no way meant to harm the person; they are designed to be of benefit. One may say that the most important precept in Buddhism is that of non-harm. During my time in the group I saw many people practicing, sometimes encouraging each other, but I never saw anyone being vindictive deliberately trying to harm another. The reports and allegations that Ms Cai was tortured and beaten over hours in the building have not been verified by any video footage or proven beyond doubt in any way. The only actual video is of Ms Cai being transported on a trailer. This itself does not prove that she was beaten. Various defendants said that the seminar that evening was from midnight to 1:40 AM, and involved Ms Cai only kneeling twice, not kowtowing and kneeling in repentance for several hours as also described in the press.
Ms Cai was unwell but it is difficult for an average person to diagnose rhabdomyolysis based on appearance alone. The defendents also claim that she was standing again when Wang Yun left the premises. The teacher I know would never leave someone in desperate need of help. I often saw him stay up into the early hours to help people in various ways. One can say that they should have phoned for an ambulance right away and that they should have shown more compassion, but it seems to me that the idea of deliberate harm does not fit with Wang Yun’s teachings or the evidence. It seems highly likely that the media and others have connected the dots to form a much more dramatic and grim picture than actually exists and have then repeatedly pushed this narrative.
Feelings of being controlled I believe a lot of the negative press around these cases, stem from former students’ feelings of being psychologically controlled. Having been a student, I also experienced this. It then becomes very easy to blame the teacher or the teachings for this until you realise that actually it was you putting the pressure on yourself and then blaming others for it. The respect one has for the person gives their words weight, and that adds to the pressure. But unless there is physical coercion, that pressure is entirely self-created. In all my years with the group I often saw Wang Yun tell people to do things, but never using physical force. Wang Yun treated us with openness and tolerance, and we were all free to go anytime we wanted to. I once heard that Ms Chiang, who the 2nd court case revolves around, was advised to leave and rejoin her family several times but she had refused to go. This fits with what I know of the group, and unless their methods changed while I was away, I believe it’s highly likely that she was free to go at any time but just felt pressured to stay. If so, she has my empathy. Every spiritual teacher needs to be aware of how controlling and strong this inner feeling of pressure can be.
When I left the group, it was extremely difficult psychologically. But after I travelled away no one tried to coerce me into returning, paying money or doing anything. Years later I rejoined the group’s online lessons, because I believe that ancient Buddhist wisdom has even more value now in our modern age. Therefore, I believe that Wang Yun and some other spiritual teachers serve a very important role.
I believe that in addition to the laws of the country, there are two golden rules for any group, and they should be made clear to all members right from the beginning:
Ahimsa (non-harm) Those in the group must abide by the policy of non-harm.
Freedom to leave Everyone should feel they are able to leave if they wish to.
These golden principles can help make the beauty and power of devotion safe. When I was in Wang Yun’s group both of these principles were still in place.
The power issue If too much power and authority rests in the hands of one person, it can become unsafe. That person may lose their ability to make sound judgements or serve their own interests above others creating problems. Therefore, I believe that with regard to groups or traditions like that of Wang Yun’s, with a clear hierarchy, many people are naturally distrusting and apprehensive. Then if something bad happens, this bias can make us see things in such a way as to justify our distrust. Personally though, I never saw Wang Yun abuse his power for his own gain. As an example, in 2015 when I left the group, I offered him a sum of money as thanks, but he refused it.
The responsibility of the media I feel the media have not helped to create a fair and balanced picture. The media thrive on sensation and controversy, and in so doing throw up headlines and stories that paint a much darker and more dramatic picture than actually exists. And in feeding off discord and disharmony they further deepen that discord and disharmony. The media have a huge responsibility. I believe that reading the ‘Five precepts and ten good deeds’ (五戒十善) would be of huge value to those in the media. From a Buddhist perspective, if they can present the truth in a fair balanced way while encouraging harmony, peaceful relations and building trust, they can create good karma. If they distort the picture to dramatize while creating distrust, the karma from that is unspeakable. Buddhist concepts aside, freedom of speech is a hard-earned precious thing, abuse it and you may lose it. The more freedom you have, the more self-control you need.
The negative media bias is so strong that there is little to no mention of the various good things that the group have done. Under Wang Yun’s guidance, the group delivered lunch boxes to the elderly and those in need while keeping them company, cleaned beaches, released animals and much more. Wang Yun has kept a low profile for many years but has made truly profound contributions to Buddhism and society. He has been like an underground stream that helps to keep the grass green. It’s easier to see the things that went wrong than all the things that went right.
I have sent this text to various media sources. Any media source, newspaper or website that shows this text thereby also shows that it can openly include other voices and perspectives, a valuable strength.
Ms Cai Ms Cai was such an incredible student, full of energy and goodwill, much loved and respected by many in the community. She was diligent, cheerful, friendly, devoted, and enthusiastic in her practice and shall be hugely missed! I also believe that she would be appalled at the treatment of her teacher and fellow students. It is my prayer that she is in a pure auspicious place and can carry on with her energetic practice. I wish her family all the best, and hope that through peaceful reflections they can turn their sadness into something beautiful.
Summary This article expresses only my own experiences and views. I am unable to comment about what other people have experienced and am not saying there is an absence of wrongdoing, just that the evidence needs to be presented without distortion and bias to create a fair and balanced picture. Praying that this situation can be resolved as smoothly, peacefully and fairly as possible.
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References 参考文献 Adrian N. Fernandez, MD1; Kevin D. Li, BS1,2; Hiren V. Patel, MD, PhD1 Isabel Elaine Allen, PhD2; Umar Ghaffar, BS1; Nizar Hakam, MBBS1; Benjamin N. Breyer, MD, MAS1, “Injuries with Electric vs Conventional Scooters and Bicycles.” JAMA Network Open 7 (7): e2424131. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.24131.
Amir Hassanpour, 2025. “Human-Electric Hybrid Vehicles : Implications of Emerging Personal Mobility Devices for Street Design and Policy.” Doi.org, March. https://doi.org/10.14288/1.0449383.
AmirHuman Hoveidaei, Seyedarad Mosalamiaghili, Alireza Keshtkar, SukritJ. Suresh, Jakob Adolf, and JanetD. Conway. 2025. “Orthopaedic Fractures in Skateboard, Scooter, and E-Scooter Injuries: A Nationwide Study in the U.S. (2010–2022).” Injury 56 (7): 112361. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2025.112361.
Brian Casey Langford, “A comparative health and safety analysis of electric-assist and regular bicycles in an on-campus bicycle sharing system.. ” PhD diss., University of Tennessee, 2013. https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/2445
Caroline Deck, Nicolas Bourdet, Frank Meyer 2025, ‘‘Safety and Risk Mitigation in Emerging Urban Mobility: A Study on Head Trauma and Helmet Effectiveness for Personal Electric Vehicles.’’ IRCOBI conference, IRC-25-128 https://www.ircobi.org/wordpress/downloads/irc25/pdf-files/25128.pdf
Claire Naude, Ebrahim Riahi, Bastien Canu, and Thierry Serre. 2025. “Longitudinal and Lateral Performances of Electrically Assisted Personal Mobility Vehicles: A Comparative Field Test Analysis of E-Scooter, E-Bicycle, and E-Monowheel.” Transportation Engineering 22 (December): 100404. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.treng.2025.100404.
Elisabeta Drimlová, Matúš Šucha, Karel Rečka, Narelle Haworth, Aslak Fyhri, Pontus Wallgren, Peter Silverans, and Freya Slootmans. 2024. “Attitudes towards E-Scooter Safety – a Survey in Five Countries.” Transactions on Transport Sciences, August. https://doi.org/10.5507/tots.2024.009.
Elise Atkinson and Theresa Atkinson. 2025. “Injury Patterns and Safety Implications for Electric Bikes Compared to Mopeds in the United States.” Traffic Injury Prevention, August, 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1080/15389588.2025.2543497.
Hannah Younes, 2025. “Comparing Injuries from E-Scooters, E-Bikes, and Bicycles in the United States.” Journal of Cycling and Micromobility Research 4 (February): 100061. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcmr.2025.100061.
Juliane Anke, Madlen Ringhand, Tibor Petzoldt, and Tina Gehlert. 2023. “Micro-Mobility and Road Safety: Why Do E-Scooter Riders Use the Sidewalk? Evidence from a German Field Study.” European Transport Research Review 15 (1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12544-023-00607-z.
Jun Xu, Shi Shang, Guizhen Yu, Hongsheng Qi, Yunpeng Wang, and Shucai Xu. 2016. “Are Electric Self-Balancing Scooters Safe in Vehicle Crash Accidents?” Accident Analysis & Prevention 87 (February): 102–16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2015.10.022.
Lucas Billstein and Christoffer Svernlöv. 2021. “Evaluating the Safety and Performance of Electric Micro-Mobility Vehicles: Comparing E-Bike, E-Scooter and Segway Based on Objective and Subjective Data from a Field Experiment.” Chalmers.se. 2021. https://odr.chalmers.se/items/c5639720-3b18-4524-a1be-50c9b4884e6e.
Maohao Che, Kit Meng Lum, and Yiik Diew Wong. 2020. “Users’ Attitudes on Electric Scooter Riding Speed on Shared Footpath: A Virtual Reality Study.” International Journal of Sustainable Transportation 15 (2): 152–61. https://doi.org/10.1080/15568318.2020.1718252.
Marcel Niemann, Karl F. Braun, Ellen Otto, Michael Tiefenbrunner, Jonas Wüster, Ulrich Stöckle, Sufian S. Ahmad, Sven Märdian, Frank Graef 2023. “Dangers of E-Mobility: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Sustained Injury Patterns and Injury Severity.” Safety Science 167 (July): 106283. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2023.106283.
Marco Dozza, Alessio Violin, and Alexander Rasch. 2022. “A Data-Driven Framework for the Safe Integration of Micro-Mobility into the Transport System: Comparing Bicycles and E-Scooters in Field Trials.” Journal of Safety Research, February. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2022.01.007.
Milan Paudel 2020. “An Investigation into the Design for Rideability of Small Wheel Single-Track Bicycles and E-Scooters,” October. https://doi.org/10.32657/10356/140129.
Natalie Popovich, Elizabeth Gordon, Zhenying Shao, Yan Xing, Yunshi Wang, Susan Handy. 2014. “Experiences of Electric Bicycle Users in the Sacramento, California Area.” Travel Behaviour and Society 1 (2): 37–44. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tbs.2013.10.006.
Russell Griffin, Chris T Parks, Loring W Rue, Gerald McGwin Jr 2008. “Comparison of Severe Injuries between Powered and Nonpowered Scooters among Children Aged 2 to 12 in the United States.” Ambulatory Pediatrics 8 (6): 379–82. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ambp.2008.08.002.
Sergio A Useche,.Steve O’Hern, Adela Gonzalez-Marin, Javier Gene-Morales, Francisco Alonso, and Amanda N. Stephens. 2022. “Unsafety on Two Wheels, or Social Prejudice? Proxying Behavioral Reports on Bicycle and E-Scooter Riding Safety – a Mixed-Methods Study.” Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour 89 (August): 168–82. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2022.06.015.
Yuan Huang, Qing Zhou, Caroline Koelper, Quan Li, and Bingbing Nie. 2020. “Are Riders of Electric Two-Wheelers Safer than Bicyclists in Collisions with Motor Vehicles?” Accident Analysis & Prevention 134 (January): 105336. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2019.105336.
Yuping Li, Qi Chen, Qiang Ma, Hailong Yu, Yujia Huang, Lei Zhu, Hengzhu Zhang, Chen Li, and Guangyu Lu. 2022. “Injuries and Risk Factors Associated with Bicycle and Electric Bike Use in China: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” Safety Science 152 (August): 105769. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2022.105769.
Author’s subjective opinion 作者的主观看法 For me personally when I see the horrible carbon footprint and pollution created by cars, I just want to see more green transport, especially PEVS, which are generally far more energy efficient than larger vehicles. I just feel we need to improve the safety somehow. This visual is an attempt to help by raising understanding. Also I feel a little less focus on speed and a little more on safety from manufacturers, plus more cycle scooter highways and active travel routes would be a huge help in that way. 对我个人来说，当我看到汽车造成的严重碳排放和污染时，我只想看到更多绿色交通，尤其是个人电动交通工具（PEVs），它们通常比大型车辆更节能。我觉得我们需要想办法提高安全性。这个图示是一个通过提升理解来提供帮助的尝试。另外，我认为制造商应少一些对速度的关注，多一些对安全的关注，同时增加更多自行车与滑板车专用道路以及主动出行路线，也会在这方面带来很大帮助。
Transparency & ethical ‘self-balanced’ use of AI: Mind & learning over technology The reference list above was compiled using https://www.mybib.com/tools/chicago-citation-generator. The author (Luc) made the visual map over many hours without use of AI & researched mainly using Google Scholar. Translation into Mandarin was done with Google translate (& some occassional help from ChatGPT). AI 的透明与伦理“自我平衡”使用：以思维与学习为重，而非技术以上参考文献列表使用 https://www.mybib.com/tools/chicago-citation-generator 编制作者（Luc）在未使用 AI 的情况下花费了许多小时制作了这张视觉地图，并主要通过 Google Scholar 进行研究。中文翻译使用 Google 翻译完成（并偶尔得到 ChatGPT 的帮助）。
Adrian N. Fernandez, MD1; Kevin D. Li, BS1,2; Hiren V. Patel, MD, PhD1 Isabel Elaine Allen, PhD2; Umar Ghaffar, BS1; Nizar Hakam, MBBS1; Benjamin N. Breyer, MD, MAS1, “Injuries with Electric vs Conventional Scooters and Bicycles.” JAMA Network Open 7 (7): e2424131. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.24131.
Amir Hassanpour, 2025. “Human-Electric Hybrid Vehicles : Implications of Emerging Personal Mobility Devices for Street Design and Policy.” Doi.org, March. https://doi.org/10.14288/1.0449383.
AmirHuman Hoveidaei, Seyedarad Mosalamiaghili, Alireza Keshtkar, SukritJ. Suresh, Jakob Adolf, and JanetD. Conway. 2025. “Orthopaedic Fractures in Skateboard, Scooter, and E-Scooter Injuries: A Nationwide Study in the U.S. (2010–2022).” Injury 56 (7): 112361. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2025.112361.
Brian Casey Langford, “A comparative health and safety analysis of electric-assist and regular bicycles in an on-campus bicycle sharing system.. ” PhD diss., University of Tennessee, 2013. https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/2445
Caroline Deck, Nicolas Bourdet, Frank Meyer 2025, ‘‘Safety and Risk Mitigation in Emerging Urban Mobility: A Study on Head Trauma and Helmet Effectiveness for Personal Electric Vehicles.’’ IRCOBI conference, IRC-25-128 https://www.ircobi.org/wordpress/downloads/irc25/pdf-files/25128.pdf
Claire Naude, Ebrahim Riahi, Bastien Canu, and Thierry Serre. 2025. “Longitudinal and Lateral Performances of Electrically Assisted Personal Mobility Vehicles: A Comparative Field Test Analysis of E-Scooter, E-Bicycle, and E-Monowheel.” Transportation Engineering 22 (December): 100404. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.treng.2025.100404.
Elisabeta Drimlová, Matúš Šucha, Karel Rečka, Narelle Haworth, Aslak Fyhri, Pontus Wallgren, Peter Silverans, and Freya Slootmans. 2024. “Attitudes towards E-Scooter Safety – a Survey in Five Countries.” Transactions on Transport Sciences, August. https://doi.org/10.5507/tots.2024.009.
Elise Atkinson and Theresa Atkinson. 2025. “Injury Patterns and Safety Implications for Electric Bikes Compared to Mopeds in the United States.” Traffic Injury Prevention, August, 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1080/15389588.2025.2543497.
Hannah Younes, 2025. “Comparing Injuries from E-Scooters, E-Bikes, and Bicycles in the United States.” Journal of Cycling and Micromobility Research 4 (February): 100061. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcmr.2025.100061.
Juliane Anke, Madlen Ringhand, Tibor Petzoldt, and Tina Gehlert. 2023. “Micro-Mobility and Road Safety: Why Do E-Scooter Riders Use the Sidewalk? Evidence from a German Field Study.” European Transport Research Review 15 (1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12544-023-00607-z.
Jun Xu, Shi Shang, Guizhen Yu, Hongsheng Qi, Yunpeng Wang, and Shucai Xu. 2016. “Are Electric Self-Balancing Scooters Safe in Vehicle Crash Accidents?” Accident Analysis & Prevention 87 (February): 102–16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2015.10.022.
Lucas Billstein and Christoffer Svernlöv. 2021. “Evaluating the Safety and Performance of Electric Micro-Mobility Vehicles: Comparing E-Bike, E-Scooter and Segway Based on Objective and Subjective Data from a Field Experiment.” Chalmers.se. 2021. https://odr.chalmers.se/items/c5639720-3b18-4524-a1be-50c9b4884e6e.
Maohao Che, Kit Meng Lum, and Yiik Diew Wong. 2020. “Users’ Attitudes on Electric Scooter Riding Speed on Shared Footpath: A Virtual Reality Study.” International Journal of Sustainable Transportation 15 (2): 152–61. https://doi.org/10.1080/15568318.2020.1718252.
Marcel Niemann, Karl F. Braun, Ellen Otto, Michael Tiefenbrunner, Jonas Wüster, Ulrich Stöckle, Sufian S. Ahmad, Sven Märdian, Frank Graef 2023. “Dangers of E-Mobility: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Sustained Injury Patterns and Injury Severity.” Safety Science 167 (July): 106283. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2023.106283.
Marco Dozza, Alessio Violin, and Alexander Rasch. 2022. “A Data-Driven Framework for the Safe Integration of Micro-Mobility into the Transport System: Comparing Bicycles and E-Scooters in Field Trials.” Journal of Safety Research, February. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2022.01.007.
Milan Paudel 2020. “An Investigation into the Design for Rideability of Small Wheel Single-Track Bicycles and E-Scooters,” October. https://doi.org/10.32657/10356/140129.
Natalie Popovich, Elizabeth Gordon, Zhenying Shao, Yan Xing, Yunshi Wang, Susan Handy. 2014. “Experiences of Electric Bicycle Users in the Sacramento, California Area.” Travel Behaviour and Society 1 (2): 37–44. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tbs.2013.10.006.
Russell Griffin, Chris T Parks, Loring W Rue, Gerald McGwin Jr 2008. “Comparison of Severe Injuries between Powered and Nonpowered Scooters among Children Aged 2 to 12 in the United States.” Ambulatory Pediatrics 8 (6): 379–82. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ambp.2008.08.002.
Sergio A Useche,.Steve O’Hern, Adela Gonzalez-Marin, Javier Gene-Morales, Francisco Alonso, and Amanda N. Stephens. 2022. “Unsafety on Two Wheels, or Social Prejudice? Proxying Behavioral Reports on Bicycle and E-Scooter Riding Safety – a Mixed-Methods Study.” Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour 89 (August): 168–82. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2022.06.015.
Yuan Huang, Qing Zhou, Caroline Koelper, Quan Li, and Bingbing Nie. 2020. “Are Riders of Electric Two-Wheelers Safer than Bicyclists in Collisions with Motor Vehicles?” Accident Analysis & Prevention 134 (January): 105336. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2019.105336.
Yuping Li, Qi Chen, Qiang Ma, Hailong Yu, Yujia Huang, Lei Zhu, Hengzhu Zhang, Chen Li, and Guangyu Lu. 2022. “Injuries and Risk Factors Associated with Bicycle and Electric Bike Use in China: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” Safety Science 152 (August): 105769. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2022.105769.
Author’s subjective opinion For me personally when I see the horrible carbon footprint and pollution created by cars, I just want to see more green transport, especially PEVS, which are generally far more energy efficient than larger vehicles. I just feel we need to improve the safety somehow. This visual is an attempt to help by raising understanding. Also I feel a little less focus on speed and a little more on safety from manufacturers, plus more cycle scooter highways and active travel routes would be a huge help in that way.
Transparency & ethical ‘self-balanced’ use of AI: Mind & learning over technology The reference list above was compiled using https://www.mybib.com/tools/chicago-citation-generator The author (Luc) made the visual map over many hours without use of AI & researched mainly using Google Scholar (with some occassional help from ChatGPT)
This post might be especially useful for anyone with high blood pressure or elevated blood sugar levels. Recently I viewed a video of a very helpful talk by Dr Alex Wilber (PhD) & then saw how few views the video had on Youtube (only 21 views at the time of writing). Here is a basic mindmap summary of the talk. This is for learning purposes only & is perhaps an oversimplification.
A key takeaway for me was the importance of exercise! If you would like the bigger picture, with just some of its complexity, then I highly recommend you view the talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxVd5mwIFtU
Rather than creating many low quality bike lanes I would devote a few entire avenues to lightweight portable transport and create cycle-scooterhighways.
Polluting vehicles.
Polluting vehicles.
Polluting vehicles but with more LPT (lightweight portable transport) such as bikes, escooters & so on.
Electric vehicles & more LPT (lightweight portable transport).
STEP 1 (OF URBAN FLOW PLAN) One or two roads in a city chosen to become ‘Greenways’. Only open to non-polluting LPT. No large polluting vehicles other than emergency vehicles & essential large deliveries.
STEP 1.1 (optional extra) As above but with improved flow.
STEP 2 Pedestrians above. Safety & continuous flow achieved: noone has to wait for anyone else. Pedestrians could be on travelators.
STEP 3 Pod cars or travelators above. An optional addition for later on pending popularity of earlier steps.
STEP 1 UNDONE (IN CASE NEED BE) Greenway changed back to regular road but still with pedestrians & pod cars above. Step 1 is reversible at any time which is a huge safety feature of this plan.
View as a slideshow below
1. Polluting vehicles
2. Polluting vehicles 2
3. Polluting vehicles but with more LPT (lightweight portable transport)
4. Electric vehicles & more LPT (lightweight portable transport)
STEP 1 urban flow plan, no vehicles, only non-polluting LPT
STEP 1.1 urban flow plan, no vehicles, only non-polluting LPT with improved flow
STEP 2 urban flow plan, no vehicles, only non-polluting LPT, pedestrians above (continuous flow)
STEP 3 urban flow plan, only non-polluting LPT, pedestrian walkways above & pod cars (2)
Another example of the Urban flow plan is shown below, this time using a junction in Hong Kong and adding extra options. To open slideshow viewer just click on any picture.
All pictures in this post were hand painted by the author over countless hours on an iPad using the Procreate app. (HK photo credit ze big-trip.com)
地球和事佬基金會由藝術家與教師 Luc Hubert 創立。本網站不涉及宗教，也不以營利為目的，沒有任何隱藏動機，唯一的目的是幫助他人。部分翻譯是透過 ChatGPT 和 Google 翻譯協助完成，但所有圖像與文字皆為 Luc 原創，除非另有說明。 The Peacemaker Foundation aims to help improve life quality and wellbeing by promoting ideas that contribute to health, peace, love and happiness. These free educational materials can be used in classrooms and awareness campaigns.
The Peacemaker Foundation was started by Luc Hubert, an artist and teacher. This is not a religious website and is not to make any money. There’s no hidden agenda other than to help. Some translations were done with the help of chatGPT and Google translate but all artwork and writing is original and by Luc unless stated otherwise.
這裡是我認為歷來最實用又特別的一些英文名言。這個集合很特別，因為每句話的想法彼此連貫，幾乎可以當作一篇完整的文章來閱讀。最初，它是我為年輕英文學習者寫的一些簡單生活建議，搭配一些相關的名言。多年來，我慢慢加入更多的名言，也刪掉了一些寫得不太好的內容。 Here are what I believe to be some of the most helpful and special quotes of all time. This collection is unique because it can almost be read as a single flowing text owing to the interconnectedness of the ideas. This collection started as a series of simple life guidelines I wrote for young English learners interspersed with related quotes. Over the years more and more quotes were added and much of my own slightly shoddy writing discarded.
老師們請注意！ 在課堂上分享一句和主題有關的名言，是一個有趣的方式來引起討論，也能讓學生開始思考。 Attention teachers! Sharing a relevant topic related quote in class can be a really interesting way to start discussions and get learners thinking.
我發現這些名言很適合拿來當英文課的補充教材。我也會記錄和每個班分享過哪些名言，這樣就能為不同班級設計專屬的名言清單，也能進行有趣的複習活動。這些名言也可以用在「智慧卡片」活動中。 I have found these quotes ideal for English classes and I keep a record of what quotes I have shared with what classes so that I can make class specific quotes lists and we can have fun review sessions. These quotes can also be used as part of the ‘Wisdom Cards‘ idea.
W.I.S.E（學英文的智慧）Peacemakerfoundation.com 長版 W.I.S.E (Wisdom In Studying English) for Peacemakerfoundation.com Long Version (包含作者用簡單文字寫的名言、說明與建議，適合英文初學者與兒童） (Includes quotes & advice or explanations from the author written in simple language, suitable for some beginner level English language learners and children)
中藥重要 Chinese medicine is important 靈芝（Ganoderma Lucidum）是一種令人驚奇的天然藥材，已有數百年歷史，能在多方面帶來療癒效果。以下是一個簡要概覽。 我不是醫生，這篇文章僅供參考，不能取代專業醫療人員的建議。關鍵詞是「輔助療法」，而不是「替代療法」。 Reishi (Ganoderma Lucidum) is an incredible natural medicine used for centuries and has healing powers on multiple fronts. Here is an overview. I am not a doctor, this post is for information purposes and should not replace sound medical advice from a health care professional. The key word is ‘complementary’ rather than ‘alternative’.
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我是怎麽做的 How I make it
取一整朵靈芝，盡量用手折下一些小塊，然後清洗。如果靈芝大小像一個乒乓球拍，可以取約三分之一或四分之一。若太硬無法用手折斷，可以先清洗整朵靈芝讓它變軟，再折下所需的部分。 這些碎片應該儘可能小，可以再撕成更小塊。 將靈芝放入鍋中，先倒入少量熱水快速沖泡，然後倒掉熱水但保留靈芝。再加入熱水至鍋中，放在爐子上煮沸，接著用小火煮至少15分鐘以上。請設好計時器並定時查看！ 等水變成玫瑰色或褐色時就可以喝了。 Take a whole Reishi and try to break off some pieces by hand then wash them. If the Reishi is as large as a table tennis bat then take off about one third or one quarter. If it’s too hard to break off any pieces by hand then you can wash the whole Reishi first to soften it, then take off the pieces you need. The pieces should be small as possible, so tear them into smaller sections. Add the pieces to a saucepan or pot, briefly add a little boiling hot water and then pour away the water while keeping the Reishi in the pot. Then fill up the pot with hot water and bring to the boil on a stove. Then simmer for 15 minutes or longer. Set a timer & keep checking! Wait until the water is a rosy or brown colour, then you can drink it.
💡 小提醒： 煮過的靈芝可以保留在鍋中，重複再泡一次。 Extra tip: You can keep the Reishi in the pot for a 2nd steeping.
注意事項 Please note
有些靈芝可能含有塑膠污染，因為常常是用塑膠太空包栽種，而採收時若切得太靠下，塑膠可能會殘留在菇柄中。 為了避免這種情況，可以選擇「段木栽培」靈芝、自己種，或購買整朵靈芝而非粉末（除非你能保證粉末不含塑膠）。 如果你買的整朵靈芝是太空包種植的（很常見），建議將菇柄丟棄不用。 Some Reishi is contaminated with plastic because it is often grown in plastic space bags and then when harvested sometimes it is removed too far down on the stem. To avoid the plastic problem buy log grown Reishi, grow your own, or buy whole Reishi rather than powder form (unless you can guarantee that the powder is plastic free). If your whole Reishi was grown in a plastic space bag (most likely) then just discard the stem.
要查看這篇文章的英文版本，請點這裡 To see the English version of this post see HERE
原始內容由作者創作，並在 Google 翻譯和 ChatGPT 的協助下翻譯為中文。 Original content created by the author and translated into Mandarin with help from Google translate and chatGPT.
這兒有一些心智圖給你看不同的輕巧便携交通工具的好處與壞處。如果您覺得需要加上更多資訊就跟我們聯絡。 Here are some Mindmaps showing the various advantages & disadvantages of different lightweight portable transport (LPT) tools. Please let us know if you feel additional information needs to be included.
由原始英文心智圖使用 Google Translate 來翻譯。 若要查看更深入的各種輕便可攜交通工具的優缺點分析，請點此處。
Translated from the original English mindmaps using Google translate. To see a far more in depth analysis of the pros and cons of various lightweight portable transport gadgets click HERE.
Many pest control “solutions” are far more harmful than the pests they aim to get rid of. Here are some of the most effective, safe and humane methods. Please note that even natural foods and oils can be highly toxic to pets, so pet owners should use with caution and check for any toxicity.
General Advice
Prevention
Seal food. Use boxes, bags and the fridge. Use sealed containers for food scraps. Ensure garbage bags aren’t left open.
Clean away all traces of food.
Seal openings such as holes or cracks where the pests can come through, but make sure you don’t trap any of the creatures inside an enclosed space.
Keep windows and doors closed.
Don’t leave areas of standing water (various creatures such as ants and cockroaches may survive by drinking the water).
Silicon lid over plug
Keep drains and plug holes covered. Using silicone cup covers* is one way. This can stop mosquitoes from laying eggs in the water, save insects from being washed away when the tap is running, stops them from drinking the water and possibly from coming in. (Henceforth any techniques marked * were invented by Luc the author and the founder of the Peacemaker Foundation)
How to catch pests
Put some food at the base of a container and leave it for a while. Once the creatures are in the container seal it and take outside to release.
Pursue and trap the creature within a transparent plastic container and then slide card underneath. Hold the card in place, take outside and release. For creatures such as mosquitoes, spiders, ants and cockroaches a plastic tub or cup small enough to be held with one hand is usually big enough. Not a recommended method for catching rodents, however; this is also possible with a larger container
Bug Buster Insect Vacuum
Use a bug vacuum, such as the Bug Buster or Bug Zooka. Especially effective with small cockroaches, spiders and mosquitoes.
White walls make spotting many creatures easier, especially mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes Prevention
Use mosquito screens (normally over windows).
Use mosquito nets (usually over beds if needed).
Don’t leave areas of standing water where mosquitos can breed.
In order to not attract mosquitoes, avoid black clothing, smoking, alcohol and excessive amounts of perfume.
Natural Mosquito Repellents (NOTE: many essential oils are highly toxic to cats and dogs and other pets. Avoid using them if you have a pet or check toxicity carefully.)
• Lemon grass
• Rosemary
• Eucalyptus oil
• Peppermint oil
• Lavender
• Basil
• Garlic
Mosquito Repellent Techniques
Apple Cider Vinegar (apply to bites on skin to help swelling go down and may also repel mosquitoes).
Mosquito lure: To reduce the chance of being bitten place some pieces of fruit right (apple works) near you on an ant free plate or in a bottle. This can attract the mosquito away from you. Especially suitable when sleeping, – place nearby your pillow. This could attract more mosquitoes so only do this if doors and windows are sealed and mosquitoes are already in the room!
Direct the breeze from a fan or air conditioning unit to just above where you will lie or sit.* The breeze will blow the mosquitos away as well as the carbon dioxide in your breathe to which they’re attracted.* *(invented by author)
Use a hand-held paper fan, umbrella, newspaper or similar object to waft away mosquitoes, especially when going in or out of a building. You can dab natural repellent oils onto the fan’s paper or cloth but beware of any eye irritation from some oils.* *(invented by author)
When exiting or entering a building you can use the door as a fan: quickly open, partly close, and then reopen the door and quickly enter.*
How to catch mosquitoes
Use a bottle trap. Also works for other flying bugs. The bugs often don’t survive for long in the bottle so check it frequently and release any bugs. You could set an alarm to periodically ring to remind you to check. To get more mosquitoes you can also wrap the bottle in a removable dark cloth, paper or sock (remove when checking).
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Ants, cockroaches & other crawling bugs
DIY Moat plates
Although it’s often best to limit the amount of exposed standing water, water is also an effective barrier. You can take a plate and fill slightly with water and then add another smaller plate on top to create a bug-free moat plate.* The bigger the bugs, the bigger the moat needs to be.
Push down five suction cups onto the top surface of a large tray. To stop all crawling bugs fill the tray with water. Then add a smaller tray on top to create a DIY bug-proof tray.* A problem is that bugs may drink the water and ants may get trapped in it. For ants only then instead of filling with water simply add petroleum jelly/Vaseline onto the suction cups.
Ant proof trays. Some ant-proof trays available to buy use water and are often effective. If the ant-proof trays just use physical barriers within the design (without water) they may not be 100% effective. However; you can add Petroleum jelly (henceforth P.J) to the barriers making them close to 100% effective.
P.J or Vaseline is a great ant barrier. Make a ring of P.J around ant holes. This is preferable to blocking the holes because it won’t trap them inside. Put P.J around the legs of tables or beds to make them ant-proof. Also put P.J under the rims of plant pots to stop ants from nesting in the soil.
Other materials that can serve as ant barriers (but are usually less effective than P.J or water) are chalk, talcum powder, dolomite, hot chilli powder, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and coffee grounds. Also effective are cinnamon oil, citrus oil, and lemon juice (all of which can also be soaked into a piece of string). These barrier materials are often unpleasant for ants so you can put some in corners of cubbies and drawers as a deterrent as well as the other natural repellents listed below.
Natural Ant Repellents (NOTE: many essential oils are highly toxic to pets)
Put vegetable oil around the rim of a jar. Place food that ants like inside the jar. Can also put the jar into a hole in the ground.
Cockroaches
Cockroach prevention
Geckos eat cockroaches. So if you don’t want cockroaches and see a gecko just leave it be.
Clean surfaces with vinegar mixed with water.
Get rid of cardboard (cockroaches love it).
Natural cockroach Repellents (NOTE: many essential oils are highly toxic to pets)
• Tea tree oil (highly toxic)
• Cypress oil
• Peppermint oil
• Mint
• Bay leaves
• Cucumbers
• Garlic
• Catnip (but be aware of its effects on some cats)
Natural cockroach repellent techniques
Some plug-in devices are available which emit frequencies supposedly unpleasant for cockroaches (but results are often mixed).
How to catch cockroaches
Humane cockroach traps allow cockroaches in but not out. To stop ants while still attracting cockroaches put the trap onto an ant-proof tray or draw a line of chalk or P.J around the traps.
Rodents (Rats & Mice)
Rodent Prevention
It cannot be emphasised enough: prevention is better than cure. Prevent access to food, water, shelter and nesting sites.
One way is to block holes. Using steel wool is a quick and effective way. Just be sure to not trap any animals inside an enclosed space. To reduce risk of this you could add one of the repellents below to the area you wish to seal off, wait a period of time for the animals to vacate and then seal the opening(s).
Put sources of food and drink in sealed containers wherever possible, or if left open then on surfaces beyond jumping distance from any other ledges or surfaces that a rodent could access. For example, food on a high table with a single central leg, placed in the middle of a large room would be safer than food on a table with adjoining furniture.
Natural Rodent Repellent
Peppermint oil. Place peppermint oil onto cotton pads and place in the corners of the space. Add more cotton pads every day or two for a week or two, and then seal any holes. You can also add some oil of Oregano for extra potency. Another way is to place the peppermint oil in a diffuser. Note that Peppermint oil, while generally safe for humans, is toxic to cats and dogs! They absolutely cannot be in the room if you use this method.
Balsam Fir Oil. This is used in the FDA approved ‘Fresh cab’ repellent available to buy. (avoid use around dogs and especially cats).
In Africa the roots of the Whitethorn/Witdoring tree (Senegalia polyacantha subsp. campylacantha) emit chemicals that repel rats, snakes as well as crocodiles.
Note that adding small amounts of cat urine to infested areas also works but the ammonia in the urine can be unhealthy to inhale beyond a certain amount and may also attract other animals. If you do this then use with caution and wear a good mask or ventilate as you place the urine. Alternatively, just get a cat, but the cat may not be a mouser, and with cats around rodents there is the risk of Toxoplasma.
Rodent Repellent Techniques
Plug-in devices that emit frequencies unpleasant for rodents but supposedly inaudible to humans (this method does not always work, or sometimes only works for a short time).
Strobe lighting (limited effectiveness as the rodents can become used to it).
Mix salad oil, horseradish, garlic and cayenne pepper. Let the oil sit several days, then strain. Use a spray bottle to coat surfaces.
How to catch rodents
Note: The trapped creatures undergo a lot of stress and may not survive for very long in the trap, especially in extreme temperatures. So please do remember to check traps regularly and set the creatures free as soon as possible in a suitable place!
Humane mouse and rat traps are widely available. Add the bait and set so the door will shut once the rodent goes inside. Take to a suitable place and release. Some traps allow for capture of multiple rodents.
A large, smooth, plastic dustbin with food at the bottom or on a little walkway over the bin. The rats or mice may jump in, or be lured to fall in, but cannot get out as long as the bin is high and smooth enough. Please note: if there is even a little water in the container there is a very real risk of the animal drowning! If outside, then make sure it cannot catch the rain. Alternatively, you can place a stone or something for the rodent to stand on and check it regularly.
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許多所謂的除蟲「解決方法」比害蟲本身還更有害。以下是一些最有效、安全且人道的方法。請注意：即使是天然的食物與油品也可能對寵物具有高度毒性，因此飼主使用時需小心，並查詢是否有毒。 Many pest control “solutions” are far more harmful than the pests they aim to get rid of. Here are some of the most effective, safe and humane methods. Please note that even natural foods and oils can be highly toxic to pets, so pet owners should use with caution and check for any toxicity.
一般建議 General Advice
預防 Prevention
將食物密封保存。請使用盒子、袋子與冰箱。廚餘請放入有蓋的容器中。垃圾袋不要敞開放置。Seal food. Use boxes, bags and the fridge. Use sealed containers for food scraps. Ensure garbage bags aren’t left open.
清除所有食物殘留。 Clean away all traces of food.
封住害蟲可能進入的洞口或裂縫，但要確保不要把動物困在密閉空間內。 Seal openings such as holes or cracks where the pests can come through, but make sure you don’t trap any of the creatures inside an enclosed space.
關閉窗戶與門。 Keep windows and doors closed.
不要讓水積在某個地方（螞蟻、蟑螂等會靠喝水生存）。 Don’t leave areas of standing water (various creatures such as ants and cockroaches may survive by drinking the water).
Silicon lid over plug
用蓋子蓋住排水孔或水槽。可以使用矽膠杯蓋*，這能防止蚊子在水中產卵，也能防止昆蟲在水龍頭開啟時被沖走，避免牠們喝水，或可能進入室內。 Keep drains and plug holes covered. Using silicone cup covers* is one way. This can stop mosquitoes from laying eggs in the water, save insects from being washed away when the tap is running, stops them from drinking the water and possibly from coming in. 從現在起，所有標有*的技巧，皆由本作者和地球和事佬基金會創辦人 Luc 所發明。 (Henceforth any techniques marked * were invented by Luc the author and the founder of the Peacemaker Foundation)
如何抓住害蟲 How to catch pests
在容器底部放些食物，放一段時間。當動物進入後，把容器封住並帶到戶外放生。 Put some food at the base of a container and leave it for a while. Once the creatures are in the container seal it and take outside to release.
用透明塑膠容器將動物圍住，再用卡片滑入底部。將卡片壓住，帶到外面釋放。對於蚊子、蜘蛛、螞蟻、蟑螂等小型動物，一隻單手可握的塑膠杯或小盒子通常足夠。但這方法不太適合抓老鼠，若容器夠大，也不是不可能。 Pursue and trap the creature within a transparent plastic container and then slide card underneath. Hold the card in place, take outside and release. For creatures such as mosquitoes, spiders, ants and cockroaches a plastic tub or cup small enough to be held with one hand is usually big enough. Not a recommended method for catching rodents, however; this is also possible with a larger container.
Bug Buster Insect Vacuum
使用吸蟲器，如 Bug Buster 或 Bug Zooka。對小型蟑螂、蜘蛛和蚊子特別有效。 Use a bug vacuum, such as the Bug Buster or Bug Zooka. Especially effective with small cockroaches, spiders and mosquitoes.
白牆能幫助你更容易發現許多動物，尤其是蚊子。 White walls make spotting many creatures easier, especially mosquitoes.
蚊子 Mosquitoes
防蚊措施 Mosquitoes Prevention
使用紗窗（通常裝在窗戶上）。 Use mosquito screens (normally over windows).
使用蚊帳（若有需要，通常掛在床上）。 Use mosquito nets (usually over beds if needed).
不要留下蚊子能產卵的積水。 Don’t leave areas of standing water where mosquitos can breed.
為了不吸引蚊子，避免穿黑色衣服、抽菸、喝酒與過多香水。 In order to not attract mosquitoes, avoid black clothing, smoking, alcohol and excessive amounts of perfume.
天然防蚊劑（注意：許多精油對貓、狗及其他寵物具高度毒性。有養寵物者請避免使用或查詢毒性）：Natural Mosquito Repellents (NOTE: many essential oils are highly toxic to cats and dogs and other pets. Avoid using them if you have a pet or check toxicity carefully.)
• 香茅 Lemon grass
• 迷迭香 Rosemary
• 尤加利油 Eucalyptus oil
• 薄荷油 Peppermint oil
• 薰衣草 Lavender
• 羅勒 Basil
• 大蒜 Garlic
防蚊技巧 Mosquito Repellent Techniques
蘋果醋（塗抹在蚊子叮咬處，有助消腫，也可能有防蚊效果）。 Apple Cider Vinegar (apply to bites on skin to help swelling go down and may also repel mosquitoes).
引誘蚊子：放幾塊水果（蘋果即可）在無螞蟻的盤子或瓶子裡，靠近你放置。這可能吸引蚊子遠離你。特別適合在睡覺時使用，將其放在枕頭附近。這也可能吸引更多蚊子，所以僅在門窗密封、室內已有蚊子的情況下使用。Mosquito lure: To reduce the chance of being bitten place some pieces of fruit right (apple works) near you on an ant free plate or in a bottle. This can attract the mosquito away from you. Especially suitable when sleeping, – place nearby your pillow. This could attract more mosquitoes so only do this if doors and windows are sealed and mosquitoes are already in the room!
把風扇或冷氣的風對準你將躺下或坐下的位置上方*，氣流會吹走蚊子及牠們所依賴的二氧化碳。 Direct the breeze from a fan or air conditioning unit to just above where you will lie or sit.* The breeze will blow the mosquitos away as well as the carbon dioxide in your breathe to which they’re attracted.* *(invented by author)
使用紙扇、雨傘、報紙等物品拍走蚊子，尤其是在出入建築物時。可在扇子紙面或布面上塗些天然防蚊油，但要小心部分油品可能刺激眼睛。* Use a hand-held paper fan, umbrella, newspaper or similar object to waft away mosquitoes, especially when going in or out of a building. You can dab natural repellent oils onto the fan’s paper or cloth but beware of any eye irritation from some oils.* *(invented by author)
出入門口時可用門當作扇子：快速打開，部分關閉，再迅速開門進入。* When exiting or entering a building you can use the door as a fan: quickly open, partly close, and then reopen the door and quickly enter.*
如何抓蚊子 How to catch mosquitoes
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使用瓶子陷阱。對其他飛蟲也有效。瓶中昆蟲常不會活太久，請常常檢查並放生。可設定鬧鐘提醒你檢查。為了吸引更多蚊子，可在瓶子外包上黑布、黑紙或深色襪子（檢查時記得移除）。 Use a bottle trap. Also works for other flying bugs. The bugs often don’t survive for long in the bottle so check it frequently and release any bugs. You could set an alarm to periodically ring to remind you to check. To get more mosquitoes you can also wrap the bottle in a removable dark cloth, paper or sock (remove when checking).
螞蟻與蟑螂這類爬行昆蟲 Ants, cockroaches & other crawling bugs
自製護蟲盤（防蟲水盤） DIY Moat plates
儘管應限制積水，水本身仍是良好的防線。可拿一個大盤子稍微加水，再在上面放一個小盤子，就能做成防蟲水盤*。蟲越大，護城河要越寬。 Although it’s often best to limit the amount of exposed standing water, water is also an effective barrier. You can take a plate and fill slightly with water and then add another smaller plate on top to create a bug-free moat plate.* The bigger the bugs, the bigger the moat needs to be.
在大托盤上貼五個吸盤。加水形成防蟲盤，再放一個小托盤在上面。* 若只針對螞蟻，盤子中不加水，而是在吸盤上塗凡士林即可。 Push down five suction cups onto the top surface of a large tray. To stop all crawling bugs fill the tray with water. Then add a smaller tray on top to create a DIY bug-proof tray.* A problem is that bugs may drink the water and ants may get trapped in it. For ants only then instead of filling with water simply add petroleum jelly/Vaseline onto the suction cups.
防螞蟻托盤。有些可購買的防螞蟻托盤使用水，效果通常良好。若僅靠設計中的物理障礙，效果可能不完全。但可加上凡士林，使其幾乎百分百有效。 Ant proof trays. Some ant-proof trays available to buy use water and are often effective. If the ant-proof trays just use physical barriers within the design (without water) they may not be 100% effective. However; you can add Petroleum jelly (henceforth P.J) to the barriers making them close to 100% effective.
凡士林是極佳的防螞蟻障礙物。可在螞蟻出入口畫一圈凡士林，比起封死洞口更好，因為不會把牠們困住。在桌腳或床腳塗上凡士林也能防螞蟻，盆栽底部也可塗，以防螞蟻築巢。 P.J or Vaseline is a great ant barrier. Make a ring of P.J around ant holes. This is preferable to blocking the holes because it won’t trap them inside. Put P.J around the legs of tables or beds to make them ant-proof. Also put P.J under the rims of plant pots to stop ants from nesting in the soil.
其他可作為障礙的材料（效果通常不如水或凡士林）包括：粉筆、爽身粉、白雲石粉、辣椒粉、辣椒、肉桂、咖啡渣。也可使用肉桂油、柑橘油與檸檬汁（可用線浸泡），這些也能放在櫃子角落作為驅蟻劑。 Other materials that can serve as ant barriers (but are usually less effective than P.J or water) are chalk, talcum powder, dolomite, hot chilli powder, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and coffee grounds. Also effective are cinnamon oil, citrus oil, and lemon juice (all of which can also be soaked into a piece of string). These barrier materials are often unpleasant for ants so you can put some in corners of cubbies and drawers as a deterrent as well as the other natural repellents listed below.
天然驅蟻劑 Natural Ant Repellents (注意：許多精油對寵物有毒) (NOTE: many essential oils are highly toxic to pets)
在瓶口周圍塗植物油，在瓶內放螞蟻喜歡的食物。可將瓶子埋入土中。 Put vegetable oil around the rim of a jar. Place food that ants like inside the jar. Can also put the jar into a hole in the ground.
蟑螂 Cockroaches
防蟑措施 Cockroach prevention
壁虎會吃蟑螂。如果你不想要蟑螂而看到壁虎，就讓牠留著。 Geckos eat cockroaches. So if you don’t want cockroaches and see a gecko just leave it be.
用醋水清潔表面。 Clean surfaces with vinegar mixed with water.
丟掉紙箱（蟑螂喜歡紙箱）。 Get rid of cardboard (cockroaches love it).
天然驅蟑劑 Natural cockroach Repellents (注意：許多精油對寵物有毒) (NOTE: many essential oils are highly toxic to pets)
• 茶樹油（毒性強）Tea tree oil (highly toxic)
• 柏樹油 Cypress oil
• 薄荷油 Peppermint oil
• 薄荷葉 Mint
• 月桂葉 Bay leaves
• 小黃瓜 Cucumbers
• 大蒜 Garlic
• 貓薄荷 Catnip (但要注意對貓的影響) (but be aware of its effects on some cats)
天然驅蟑技巧 Natural cockroach repellent techniques
有些插電設備會發出蟑螂不喜歡的頻率（但效果不一定）。 Some plug-in devices are available which emit frequencies supposedly unpleasant for cockroaches (but results are often mixed).
如何抓蟑螂 How to catch cockroaches
人道蟑螂陷阱可以讓蟑螂進入卻無法逃出。為了防止螞蟻進入，可將陷阱放在防蟻盤中，或用粉筆或凡士林畫圈圍住陷阱。 Humane cockroach traps allow cockroaches in but not out. To stop ants while still attracting cockroaches put the trap onto an ant-proof tray or draw a line of chalk or P.J around the traps.
老鼠 Rats & Mice
防鼠措施 Rodent Prevention
預防遠勝於事後處理。阻止牠們接觸到食物、水、棲身處與築巢地點。 It cannot be emphasised enough: prevention is better than cure. Prevent access to food, water, shelter and nesting sites.
封住洞口是一種方法。使用鋼絲絨快速有效。但要確保不會把動物困在裡面。可先在封住處放一些驅鼠劑，等待一段時間讓動物離開後再封口。 One way is to block holes. Using steel wool is a quick and effective way. Just be sure to not trap any animals inside an enclosed space. To reduce risk of this you could add one of the repellents below to the area you wish to seal off, wait a period of time for the animals to vacate and then seal the opening(s).
將食物與飲料盡量裝入密封容器。若無法密封，則應放在老鼠無法跳上去的表面上。例如：將食物放在中間只有一根柱腳的高桌上，並且離其他家具有距離，這樣比放在可輕易攀爬的桌子上安全。 Put sources of food and drink in sealed containers wherever possible, or if left open then on surfaces beyond jumping distance from any other ledges or surfaces that a rodent could access. For example, food on a high table with a single central leg, placed in the middle of a large room would be safer than food on a table with adjoining furniture.
天然驅鼠劑 Natural Rodent Repellent
薄荷油：滴在棉花球上，放在角落。每一兩天更換棉花球，持續一至兩週，然後封住洞口。可加牛至油提升效果。也可用擴香器散播薄荷油。但注意！薄荷油對貓狗有毒，用這方法時寵物絕對不能在室內。 Peppermint oil. Place peppermint oil onto cotton pads and place in the corners of the space. Add more cotton pads every day or two for a week or two, and then seal any holes. You can also add some oil of Oregano for extra potency. Another way is to place the peppermint oil in a diffuser. Note that Peppermint oil, while generally safe for humans, is toxic to cats and dogs! They absolutely cannot be in the room if you use this method.
香杉油：是美國 FDA 認可的「Fresh Cab」驅鼠劑成分。（避免在貓狗附近使用）。 Balsam Fir Oil. This is used in the FDA approved ‘Fresh cab’ repellent available to buy. (avoid use around dogs and especially cats).
在非洲，白刺樹（Senegalia polyacantha subsp. campylacantha）的根會釋出可驅趕老鼠、蛇、鱷魚的氣味。 In Africa the roots of the Whitethorn/Witdoring tree (Senegalia polyacantha subsp. campylacantha) emit chemicals that repel rats, snakes as well as crocodiles.
在遭鼠患處滴少量貓尿也有效，但尿液中的氨會影響健康，且可能吸引其他動物。若使用，請戴口罩並保持通風。或者直接養一隻貓，但貓可能不會抓老鼠，而且有弓蟲感染風險。 Note that adding small amounts of cat urine to infested areas also works but the ammonia in the urine can be unhealthy to inhale beyond a certain amount and may also attract other animals. If you do this then use with caution and wear a good mask or ventilate as you place the urine. Alternatively, just get a cat, but the cat may not be a mouser, and with cats around rodents there is the risk of Toxoplasma.
驅鼠技巧 Rodent Repellent Techniques
插電裝置可發出對老鼠不舒服但人聽不到的頻率（效果有時短暫或不穩定）。 Plug-in devices that emit frequencies unpleasant for rodents but supposedly inaudible to humans (this method does not always work, or sometimes only works for a short time).
閃光燈（效果有限，老鼠可能會習慣）。 Strobe lighting (limited effectiveness as the rodents can become used to it).
混合沙拉油、辣根、大蒜與辣椒，靜置幾天後濾出，用噴瓶噴在表面。 Mix salad oil, horseradish, garlic and cayenne pepper. Let the oil sit several days, then strain. Use a spray bottle to coat surfaces.
如何抓老鼠 How to catch rodents 注意：被困住的動物會承受極大壓力，尤其在極端氣溫下，可能撐不了多久就無法活下去。因此請務必經常檢查陷阱，並盡快在適當的地點將牠們放生！ Note: The trapped creatures undergo a lot of stress and may not survive for very long in the trap, especially in extreme temperatures. So please do remember to check traps regularly and set the creatures free as soon as possible in a suitable place!
有許多可重複使用的人道老鼠陷阱可買。放好誘餌，設定機關，老鼠進入即關門。帶去安全地點釋放。有些陷阱可同時捕捉多隻老鼠。 Humane mouse and rat traps are widely available. Add the bait and set so the door will shut once the rodent goes inside. Take to a suitable place and release. Some traps allow for capture of multiple rodents.
可用一個大塑膠垃圾桶，裡面放食物或一座小橋引誘老鼠跳進去。桶子夠高又光滑時牠們無法爬出。但要注意！若桶內有一點水，老鼠可能會溺斃。若放在室外，請避免下雨淋入水。也可放一塊石頭讓牠們站立，並經常檢查。 A large, smooth, plastic dustbin with food at the bottom or on a little walkway over the bin. The rats or mice may jump in, or be lured to fall in, but cannot get out as long as the bin is high and smooth enough. Please note: if there is even a little water in the container there is a very real risk of the animal drowning! If outside, then make sure it cannot catch the rain. Alternatively, you can place a stone or something for the rodent to stand on and check it regularly.
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請在下方下載這篇貼文的 PDF。 Download this post as a PDF below
Thinking of buying an electric scooter or other lightweight electric transport tool? This is where you cannumerically compare Personal Light Electric Vehicles (PLEVs) aka Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs) based on your own specific needs. At the time of writing there is nothing like this anywhere else online. To understand how a decision matrix works see the two minute video below and then read on:
In the interactive self-adjusting decision matrix below, PLEVs are shown in the left column & factors (considerations) are on the top row. For every factor you can enter a weighting (importance value) from 0 (totally unimportant) to 10 (essential). Five participants gave their own weighting numbers & the average weighting numbers are shown. You can replace that weighting number with your own weighting (from 0 to 10).
For example, partipants considered that ‘Top speed’ is a fairly unimportant factor & gave it a weighting number of 5.6. If you feel ‘Top Speed’ is an even less important consideration, then you might give it a weighting of 2. If you feel ‘Portability’ is important, you might give it a weighting of 8 & so on.
Each PLEV has an achievement score which is how well it performs in that factor area. The achievement score is based on OBJECTIVE data (see base of table for scoring methods). For example, the Urmo gets a low achievement score of 2.5 for the ‘Top speed’ factor because it’s fairly slow.
The objective achievement score is multiplied by your subjective weighting to make a weighting x achievement score. Example: Urmo in the ‘Top speed’ category would be 2.5 (achievement score) x 2 (your weighting) = 5 (weighting x achievement score). The overall score for each PLEV is the sum total of all weighting x achievement scores. The PLEV with the highest score is likely to be the most suitable based on your needs. The table will update automatically as you enter the importance values (weightings).
See below for a quick example video:
The chart no longer works on the webpage as shown in the video above, so just use the buttons below the chart to open or save it.
UPDATE 2026 Having used the tables above to buy and try various transport tools, my favourite one to ride is perhaps the Inmotion E20, but there are safety issues (see table) and on the E20 the importance and value of bike lanes (or mobility lanes, active travel routes) come to light even more! As a reliable urban commuting tool I use my Micro Falcon scooter. It rolls freely even without the motor and actively kicking it along means I get exercise, get more traction and control from the foot on the ground, plus it helps pedestrians feel more at ease (although usually I get off and walk past them). In places where escooters are banned so far I just call it a ‘hybrid’ and so far that’s worked. It’s so small and portable that it’s just less of an issue. Overall I believe this may have the greatest potential as an urban transport tool. It’s out of production at present but I hope that Micro produce an upgraded version with a light, a softer larger front tire with a tread, and a softer deck (I add jelly mats and rubber to help cushion the ride). Also various other scooters not included here have been highly rated on Electric Scooter Guide.com so check them out as well HERE if interested.
SAFETY UPDATE IN 2021 – MAKE SURE THE STEM IS LOCKED IN BEFORE RIDING! The handlebar stem on my Kugoo S1 Pro once gave way while riding. I had already gone a couple of miles on it when it came loose. It’s possible that I didn’t click it in properly or it may have come loose while riding. The result was not pretty. The handlebar is a reason why scooters outperform most other transport tools in safety, but be sure you check the handlebar stem is fully locked in place before riding, avoid riding at speed over rough terrain or at least check the stem lock after doing so. Also buy a scooter with an effective stem lock! NOTE: The Kugoo S1, both E-TWOW scooters and the Micro Explorer all use the same basic frame with the same stem lock!
For scooter rental schemes
If you are looking here for a scooter to use in a rental scheme with a capped speed lower than all the top speeds of the scooters shown then you should enter ‘0’ as a weighting (importance value) for the speed factor. Likewise, you may wish to give ‘portability’ a lower weighting given that most users will dock their scooters rather than push or carry them around.
If you would like us to make a revised matrix with additional factors specific to your rental scheme or with other transport tools added just let us know – happy to help!
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We believe that we now need to embrace lightweight portable transport to help slow global warming, boost people’s well-being through cleaner air & maintaining a safe social distance.
To see mindmaps showing pros and cons of different transport gadgets click HERE
Some older gadgets – a comparison chart made in 2015
I suggested ‘Transportables‘ (transport tools that are portable) & also ‘Lightweight Portable Transport‘ (LPT). Here are some competing names: Personal transport gadgets (PTGs?) Personal Light Electric Vehicles‘ (PLEVs) (the term used by the UK government), ‘Powered Transporters‘, ‘Rideables‘ (possibly from Wired magazine).
”EUCS” or ”electric unicycles” involve no cyling so it’s a misnomer. Much better to call them Electric self-balancing wheels, electric wheels or just ewheels. Another suggestion I saw was motor wheels.
造成汙染的汽車可是有更多LPT(輕便交通工具）例如自行車、電動踏板車、等等。 Polluting vehicles but with more LPT (lightweight portable transport) such as bikes, escooters & so on.
電動車還有更多的LPT(輕便交通工具)。 Electric vehicles & more LPT (lightweight portable transport).
都市綠流計畫 , 第一步驟 城市中選出一兩條道路成為「綠色通道」，僅開放給無污染的輕便交通工具通行。除了緊急車輛和必要的大型送貨車輛外，不允許大型污染車輛進入。 STEP 1 (OF URBAN FLOW PLAN) One or two roads in a city chosen to become ‘Greenways’. Only open to non-polluting LPT. No large polluting vehicles other than emergency vehicles & essential large deliveries.
步驟 1.1（選擇性） 跟上面一樣，但交通流量更順暢。 STEP 1.1 (optional extra) As above but with improved flow.
步驟 2 行人位於上層。實現安全與持續通行：沒有人需要等待他人。行人可以搭乘自動人行道。 STEP 2 Pedestrians above. Safety & continuous flow achieved: noone has to wait for anyone else. Pedestrians could be on travelators.
步驟 3 膠囊車或自動人行道設於上層。這是可選的後續加設項目，視前面步驟的受歡迎程度而定。 STEP 3 Pod cars or travelators above. An optional addition for later on pending popularity of earlier steps.
步驟 1 撤回（如有需要） 綠色通道改回一般道路，但上層仍保留行人與膠囊車設施。步驟 1 可隨時撤回，這是本計畫的一大安全特色。STEP 1 UNDONE (IN CASE NEED BE) Greenway changed back to regular road but still with pedestrians & pod cars above. Step 1 is reversible at any time which is a huge safety feature of this plan.
在下方以投影片方式瀏覽 View as a slideshow below
1. Polluting vehicles
2. Polluting vehicles 2
3. Polluting vehicles but with more LPT (lightweight portable transport)
4. Electric vehicles & more LPT (lightweight portable transport)
STEP 1 urban flow plan, no vehicles, only non-polluting LPT
STEP 1.1 urban flow plan, no vehicles, only non-polluting LPT with improved flow
STEP 2 urban flow plan, no vehicles, only non-polluting LPT, pedestrians above (continuous flow)
STEP 3 urban flow plan, only non-polluting LPT, pedestrian walkways above & pod cars (2)
另一個「都市通行計畫」的例子如下，這次是以香港的一個路口為示範，並加入更多選項。如要開啟投影片瀏覽器，只需點擊任意圖片。 Another example of the Urban flow plan is shown below, this time using a junction in Hong Kong and adding extra options. To open slideshow viewer just click on any picture.
本篇貼文中的所有圖片皆由作者親自以 iPad 使用 Procreate 應用程式手繪完成，耗時無數小時。（香港照片來源：ze big-trip.com） All pictures in this post were hand painted by the author over countless hours on an iPad using the Procreate app. (HK photo credit ze big-trip.com)
Suggested use for most learners is to just enjoy the story & maybe gain some insight from it rather than try to learn all the related words. However, as you listen or read see how much of the meaning you can catch! You can highlight the text in a PDF reader & press speak or play if possible, or copy the text & paste into Microsoft word or Pleco & then play from there. See a text to speech video here: https://waylink.co.uk/mandarin-chinese/handy-learning-tricks-methods/
The Power of Determination
The little country schoolhouse was heated by an old fashioned, pot-bellied stove. A little boy had the job of coming to school early each day to start the fire and warm the room before his teacher and his classmates arrived. One morning they arrived to find the schoolhouse engulfed in flames. They dragged the unconscious little boy out of the flaming building more dead than alive. He had major burns over the lower half of his body and was taken to the nearby county hospital. From his bed the dreadfully burned, semi-conscious little boy faintly heart the doctor talking to his mother. The doctor told his mother that her son would surely die – which was for the best, really – for the terrible fire had devastated the lower half of his body. But the brave boy didn’t want to die. He made up his mind that he would survive. Somehow, to the amazement of the physician, he did survive. When the mortal danger was past, he again heard the doctor and his mother speaking quietly. The mother was told that since the fire had destroyed so much flesh in the lower part of his body, it would almost be better if he had died, since he was doomed to be a lifetime cripple with no use at all of his lower limbs. Once more the brave boy made up his mind. He would not be a cripple. He would walk. But unfortunately from the waist down, he had no motor ability. His thin legs just dangled there, all but lifeless. Ultimately he was released from the hospital. Every day his mother would massage his little legs, but there was no feeling, no control, nothing. Yet his determination that he would walk was as strong as ever. When he wasn’t in bed, he was confined to a wheelchair. One sunny day his mother wheeled him out into the yard to get some fresh air. This day, instead of sitting there, he threw himself from the chair. He pulled himself across the grass, dragging his legs behind him. He worked his way to the white picket fence bordering their lot. With great effort, he raised himself up on the fence. Then, stake by stake, he began dragging himself along the fence, resolved that he would walk. He started to do this every day until he wore a smooth path all around the yard beside the fence. There was nothing he wanted more than to develop life in those legs. Ultimately through his daily massages, his iron persistence and his resolute determination, he did develop the ability to stand up, then to walk haltingly, then to walk by himself – and then – to run. He began to walk to school, then to run to school, to run for the sheer joy of running. Later in college he made the track team. Still later in Madison Square Garden this young man who was not expected to survive, who would surely never walk, who could never hope to run – this determined young man, Dr. Glenn Cunningham, ran the world’s fastest mile!
By Burt Dubin from ‘Chicken Soup for the Soul’, copyright 1993 (Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen)
Do you feel there is a message in this story or any wisdom that you can gain from it? 你觉得这个故事有什么意义，或能给你什么智慧吗？ 你覺得這個故事有什麼意義，或能給你什麼智慧嗎？
If you need inspiration before sharing your ideas, then here are some things that may help: 如果你在分享想法之前需要一些灵感，那么以下内容或许能帮助你： 如果你在分享想法之前需要一些靈感，那麼以下內容或許能幫助你：
Two quotes 两句名言 兩句名言
“Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.” (Dale Carnegie) ‘世界上大多数重要的事情，都是由那些在似乎毫无希望时仍然坚持努力的人完成的。’ 「世界上大多數重要的事情，都是由那些在似乎毫無希望時仍然堅持努力的人完成的。」
“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘press on’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.” (Calvin Coolidge)
(ethical & transparent AI use: This post was translated with help from chatGPT & then edited but all text content is original and written by the authors specified)
The art of co-existing peacefully with your own conditioned and connecting mind is the art of living well. If this is achieved, then whatever you do and wherever you go, a measure of success is already yours. A solid foundation of peacefulness within your life is the platform upon which you can do truly great things. Peace: make a foundation. But of course the paradox is that if you grasp for peaceful moments too much then it doesn’t work, perfectionism is anything but perfect. Rather if you sincerely aim to benefit others and relinquish your clinging, even to being peaceful, then you can make progress. Easier said than done though, life is practice. And if you can accept your own craziness then it’s one of the sanest decisions you’ll ever make.
If you would like to gain far greater wisdom than my paltry offerings above and hope to create a solid foundation of peace and equanimity in your life then I recommend you attend online classes given by my Buddhist teacher: a highly experienced and respected Rinpoche with a deep knowledge of Buddhism, various other religions, fields, and – importantly – people. You don’t need to be a Buddhist to join the classes, you just need a respectful and open attitude and an interest in learning. I cannot recommend these lessons highly enough.
