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16 February 2021 HK heartbeat :: issue #1005 |
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This week, it's time to review. There's nothing quite like a long weekend with closed borders and stay home guidelines to get us thinking about the value of looking back on where we've been and mapping out the way ahead. Our public health situation remains critical until the global village comes to terms with the growing inequalities leading to the growing gap between those who have and those who don't. We are bearing witness to the rising success of the successful rising from economic stories around the world with economies rooted in early slavery leaving vast populations still paying the price in the absence of significant financial consequences for the privileged who continue to build today's wealth on those early foundations. Our community rises to meet the ongoing challenges left by those who came and conquered and left after exporting the best and leaving behind their mess. Since our beginning in 2001, technology continues to make it easier to share content and contacts for balance. Our members are embracing remote while consciously gathering in person when it's is possible and sensible and the new calendar embraces new tech. The directory is evolving and staying current is the new challenge with some relocating and others reconsidering products and services to meet growing interest. Privacy concerns are gaining priority and we are moving towards mandatory registration for our community members to verify users and qualify our members and share member contact details more easily. Greenwashing is the latest challenge for customers seeking real answers and the value our work lies in saving you time by doing our homework before publishing the press releases. Our role is not to change opinions or influence decisions. We are here to sort fact from fiction and connect you with those who are doing the real work with little in the way of marketing and publicity budgets. We're thinking it might be time for our first official membership campaign so watch this space and be ready for the call. Are you ready for what comes next? Naturally,
Founder Listen to your own heartbeat. Serving Hong Kong since 2001 ... naturally "Twice and thrice over, as they say, good is it to repeat and review what is good." Plato Visit the store. Explore the calendar. Shop the marketplace. Browse the directory. Explore membership. |
 This CNY, please join us in showing kindness and appreciation for our Hong Kong street cleaners who work tirelessly to make our city more livable. While you are out, consider passing your local street cleaner a red packet with a small financial donation or supermarket voucher to show your gratitude Kindness matters. -- details |
 If you are facing a crisis, the Mental Health Relief Scheme is available in multiple languages to everyone who needs a hand. If you feel able to, speak to a trusted friend or family member or a medical or mental health professional. Starting the conversation can be hard, but these people want to talk to you and help you to cope -- details |
In the streamYour guide to Hong Kong’s nature reserves Seagrass 'Neptune balls' bundle plastic waste Volvo Triples Down on EV Building Capacity in Europe 8 beautiful Hong Kong waterfronts that are not Victoria Harbour New study reveals how fences hinder migratory wildlife in the West Call on HK government to focus goals for the electrification of public transportation Children’s screen time has soared in the pandemic, alarming parents and researchers Native American Tribes Try to Protect Elders, Their Knowledge from Loss to Coronavirus In These Tumultuous Times, Sea Shanty TikToks Have Suddenly Become a Port in the Storm What if the world was one country? A psychologist on why we need to think beyond borders Of all the nurses who died from the virus nationwide, close to a third of them were Filipino. Brands need to be aware of consumers’ a new attention to social mission and footprint. L.A. homeless sites ‘overwhelmed’ by COVID-19: ‘These are the toughest times’ Canada Comes Clean: In-Flight Exposure To Covid-19 Happens All The Time Insect Market To Explode: EU Gives Green Light To Eating Mealworm Coronavirus lockdown coincides with rise in fatbergs in sewers |
 Coffee ecosystems are especially vulnerable to changing climate conditions like rising temperatures and unstable and extreme weather conditions. Explore the impacts of climate change on coffee and discover what everyone can do to start our day with a more sustainable coffee habit -- details |
Ancient wisdom for modern timesGet involved with active local volunteers on the ground making a difference. Stay in touch with migrating members gets easy with the new heartbeat village. The new digital edition of the directory is free with personal membership. Book a listing or display ad by January 31 and save 25%. Contact us to suggest a new category or listing. |
 The annual natural holiday guide is our hand-picked selection of gifts and tips for conscious traditions and ways to support our community. This year, all listings are provided with my compliments with advertising especially created for social members with more to come in the following weeks -- details |
We're social -- follow usGet updates in the Facebook group and check with the organizers. Our members are at your service. Join the conversation in our Facebook group and stay in touch on our page, enjoy fresh pics on Instagram and get updates on the website Twitter feed. Support our volunteer community with sponsored campaigns for their ongoing social programs. |
 The story of masks continues and I ordered a few extras in black or white, sizes small and large so stock is now available while they last. They're comfortable, lightweight, durable, biodegradable, eco-smart, antimicrobial and made with love from 100% fair trade fine Egyptian cotton -- buy here. |
Community for good ... naturally.We are the real super power. Powered by trust, Hong Kong's natural network is building a fair future for everyone by connecting the public with independent professionals, commercial businesses and social organizations. Our members share fresh content and verified contacts for natural products, services and programs. We share everything you need for balanced everyday choices -- chemical-free health and beauty, lifestyle services, whole food, sustainable fashion, eco-style, green gadgets and more. Everything is connected.Listen to your own heartbeat.
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