Introducing the zero-sum competition system of the business world into healthcare, education, and many other industries that are far more complex than mere data, is nothing short of pathological. For the following days, I will dive into a reported pitfall of the current medical evaluation system. In China, the performance of public hospitals are largely evaluated on their CMI index–over a uniform standards across different departments. This seemingly convenient approach results in distorted incentives, chaos management and complaints. Upcoming discussion would relates anatomy of the current practise, reviews from news and drawing analogue from some literatures I’ve read before. ...

The wild world of course registration heats up during the last round of selection, where occasionally seats are released due to dropouts and the remaining dash for the vacancy. But what if I told you there’s a clever way to outsmart the system? No more frantic refreshing, here’s nifty little program I concocted that plays the waiting game for you. It keeps an eagle eye on course availability and sends you an email the moment a spot opens up. ...

In the curious world of TaoBao, China’s e-commerce giant, I stumbled upon what can only be described as a “feature” cleverly masquerading as a bug. Once in a while, TaoBao hosts what’s known as the “cross-seller price-break discount.” In theory, this sounds like a standard promotional sale—spend a certain amount across various sellers, and voila, you snag a discount. For instance, rack up items totaling 300 yuan from participating sellers, and you’re treated to a 40 yuan discount. ...

“How can I tell if I’m in the right relationship?” Here’s the questions and answers through the album eternal sunshine (2024): If the sun refuse to shine, baby would I still be your lover? Would you want me there? – intro (end of the world) Ariana Grande is embracing full surrealism by, almost intentionally, obscuring logical and emotional cohenrence within tracks. The song true story is almost nothing real this is a true story about all the lies, you fantasized ‘bout you and i ...

“how can i tell if i’m in the right relationship?” Posted on the very beginning of her album’s intro (end of the world), Ariana Grande took an album to answer this question properly, as a response to her past 2 years of discretely married then publicly divorced situationship-ly marriage. Albert Camus once remarked, that dedicating two years to ponder over a problem is entirely worthy. True art transcends mere wallowing in addictive emotions, be they sorrowful or euphoric. As echoed in Ariana Grande’s own words during an interview featured on Apple Music: ...

Ariana Grande is a paragon of aesthetic and disposition that I strive to emulate. Her music has been a constant companion, resonating with me on levels I didn’t fully comprehend in my youth. Initially, I was captivated by the surface beauty of her melodies and the power of her voice, but as I matured, I began to appreciate the depth of her lyrical prowess, the intricate vocal layers and the intentionality behind her artistry. Her influence extends beyond her music. She embodies a work ethic and a dedication to her craft that I find admirable. ...

Ariana Grande possesses a magnetic energy that attracts literally everything–from musical excellence to (possibly undesired) publicity. Among her songs, “just like magic” stands out as a testament to awe-inspiring confidence: Just like magic, I’m attractive I get everything I want cause I attract them. There’s a fine line between positive self-assurance and complacency. With her four-octave range and Mariah Carey-like whistle note capacity, Ariana Grande has never lacked a “hear-me-roar” attitude, reminiscent of ’90s divas. She has consistently showcased an unshakable belief in herself, as heard in “Dangerous Woman”—“Don’t need permission, made my decision, to test my limits,” and the resplendent “7 rings”—“I want it, I got it.” Early on, she was often described as “a small woman with a big voice and a huge personality.” ...

means i wanna sixty-nine with yu, no…shit (mumbling) math class, never was good – 34+35, Positions Living under possibly the most draconian public scrutiny, Ariana Grande steered through the tumulous years of her rising music career accompanied by a terrorist attack during tour, several relationship melt downs, meanwhile delivered two of the best albums—and one of the highest-grossing tours—of 2018 and 2019. That she might finally be experiencing some release, which is what her return album in 2020 Positions sound like. ...

Thank U, Next got two seats out of the top-10 list. One is imagine, the other is needy. I do hate overly simple songs: cloying melodies consisted of banal, unimaginative motifs and too-obvious intentions are absolutely unforgivable. Referring the words of a professor’s architecture appreciation course I’ve taken two years ago, “sometimes overly obvious ‘signs’ or too straightforward expressions, despite appealing, are degrading for art.” BUT —- despite having shallow melodies (that one can literally anticipate the whole song after hearing the first few bars), needy sits on top of the list being simplicitly expressive and truthful. The song is about insecurities–of one’s attachment, obsession and struggle in a relationship–that Ariana Grande sang out in subjective tense, right out of the lyrics: ...

As the opening track of Ariana Grande’s tumultuous album Thank U, Next, “imagine” sets the tone with mesmerizing minimalism. Listen here. This official music video of imagine features mosaiced icebergs melting to fall. The song gives an impression of a breathtakingly beautiful abstract painting, when one looks more carefully, there is so much pain tangled within. Imagine is an absolute masterpiece that particularly, adds depth to the album’s artistry. It employs a steady triple meter and firm beats to elegantly propel the flow forward. The pre-chorus builds momentum with a gentle crescendo and chord progression. In the chorus, following the lyric “imagine a world like that,” which Ariana sings with extreme fortissimo and strength, the song falls into silence as if the question remains unanswered. It embodies “a simple, beautiful love that is now (and forever) unattainable,” serving as an unresolved plea for a fragmented, unrealistic dream. ...