HK heartbeat #833 21 May 2019 | heartbeat.com.hk Read online | Mobile version | Calendar | Market | Directory |
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This week, it's all about access. A couple of items caught our attention over the past few days. Firstly, there is the random claim floating around about the presence of glyphosate in Impossible Burgers. Finding nothing other than hyperbole laced claims on activist and lobbyist websites, it seemed unlikely that reddit would have reliable details but the chat there includes a link to the original research document. Perhaps we will see something in the news before long. With the WHO is claiming that glyphosate is a carcinogen. It might be time to question how much is too much. Our move to a plant-based diet raises new questions about our industrial approach to food, now that we know that the herbicide is found in nearly all of our food and drinks. Lawsuits are finding in favor of citizens, Bayer might be having second thoughts after the stock slide following their purchase of Monsanto, even with the rebranding attempts. Given the sweetheart success of Beyond Meat's recent IPO, it made sense to dig a little deeper into the health of the brand. In the storm of opinions that is today's internet, finding accurate information is challenging and gaining access can be frustrating. Privacy concerns have reached politics with Google's decision to ban services (email, app store, etc) from Huawei smart phones and countries lining up to block 5G development altogether. Although the question of health and safety at this level of radiation goes unanswered, there are plenty of opinions and defenders of the latest tech. The argument is faster connections for more convenience at any cost. We innovate to survive and we innovate for profits and it's great to be invited by Global Institute for Tomorrow to join a discussion about Innovation for Quality of Life. Keeping up with the changing technology is no easy feat so nailing the code to make the directory listings mobile friendly is a big deal. My vision 2020 includes plans to update all 2000 listings by our 18th birthday in October. We're starting with our business members, including SpiceBox Organics who joined us when we first launched the program a few years ago and just renewed their membership. Say hello from HK heartbeat. Our access is growing with our expanding network and our members provide the secret sauce in the success of the free community service. As we watch our world evolve at breakneck speed, we count on each other to connect the dots and be well. How can we offer you access? Naturally,
Founder Your contribution is always welcome. "Imagine a world in which every single person on the planet is given free access to the sum of all human knowledge." Jimmy Wales |
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Meet our Business MembersSpiceBox Organics - Organically grown specialty food, personal care and household products; in-store café and takeaway meals Nature's Village - Nutrition supplements and natural foods for positive lifestyle in Hong Kong since 1999; local branches, online shop Pristine Living - Natural and organic skincare, hair care, baby care and food items; shop online with free delivery; minimum order Business Members | Calendar | Directory | Market | |||
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Calendar - this week21 (6:30-8pm) Biodiversity in China | Asia Society HK 21 (6:30pm) The Evolution of the Earth | The Royal Geographical Society HK 22 (12-2pm) Sourdough Vegan Pizza Workshop | Mayse Artisan Bakery 22 (6:30-8:30pm) Aromatherapy For Well Being | Kalli Strategic Marketing 23 (6:30pm) The Kowloon Walled City | The Royal Geographical Society HK 23 (7-8:30pm) Entrepreneur Experiences with Fanny Moritz 23 (7:30-9:30pm) Peace, Hope & Joy -- Concert | Cecilian Singers 23 (7:30-9:30pm) Hand Sewing and Basic Embroidery Skills | Designerooms 24 (9am-5pm) Raja Yoga Foundation Course | Hersha Yoga 24 (10am-4pm) HERspace | Sommer Life 25 (7:30am-12:30pm) Family and Adult KayaknRun | Action Asia 25 (9am-5pm) Awaken to Joy | Wild at Art 25 (9:25am-5:30pm) Women’s Empowerment DayFest | Pure Potential Worldwide 25 (10am-6pm) Seiki Soho Course | Balance Health 25 (10:30am-1:30pm) Visit to the Centre for Refugees | The Royal Geographical Society HK 25 (10:30am-12pm) Move for Life | Shine Body & Soul Healing Centre 25 (2-4pm) Storytelling Workshop | Hong Kong Spoken Word Festival 25 (4:30-6:30pm) Vegan Veggie Quiche Class | Green Hub 25 (8-10pm) Improv at the Fringe | Hong Kong Spoken Word Festival 26 (9:30am-12:30pm) Open Water Swimming Race 26 (11am-6pm) Finding Flow Dance Retreat | Sudevi Sundari 26 (2-5pm) Charity Vegan Bake Sale | Vegans Hong Kong 26 (7-9pm) Movement Playshop-Dance | Pith 28 (10am-6pm) Heal Your Inner Child | All About You Wellness Centre 28 (5-10pm) Menstrual Awareness Day | Dr Katherine S Dale-Baloch 28 (7-9pm) Candle Making Workshop | The Hive Coming up Jun 14 Innovating for Quality of Life Jun 13-16 Evolution – Asia Yoga Conference Jun 19-22 Self-Empowerment Course This month | See more | Featured | List an event |
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