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Sep 19, 2024 | 
themilsource.com | Christine Dulion |Elize Dorothy Lanorias |Krystal Lai
Standing strong for 30 years, The Nesbitt Centre (TNC) has championed specialized educational programs and services for young adults with learning disabilities across Hong Kong. “Our vision is to take a holistic approach to creating a more inclusive Hong Kong,” says Gabriel Lai, Head of Special Educational Needs at TNC. Through this holistic approach, TNC supports, empowers and guides students towards a path of self-sufficiency.
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Sep 5, 2024 | 
themilsource.com | Christine Dulion |Elize Dorothy Lanorias |Krystal Lai
Singular Concepts is a hospitality group in Hong Kong specializing in unique, hedonistic, out-of-the-box F&B venues. The group is behind renowned names such as The Daily Tot, Entourage, Bianco & Rosso, Kinsman, Barkada, The Trilogy, Barcode, Yurakucho, Tell Camellia and NOOK.
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Aug 22, 2024 | 
themilsource.com | Christine Dulion |Elize Dorothy Lanorias |Krystal Lai
Alpacas, native to the Andean regions of Peru, are known for their cuteness as well as their soft and luxurious fleece, which has been prized for thousands of years. These adorable creatures are an integral part of Peruvian culture and provide fibers that are not only warm and durable but also hypoallergenic. While you won’t find many alpacas in Hong Kong, their influence is present thanks to ÄYA Alpaca, an affordable luxury brand founded by Dale Hoole and Crystal Chiu.
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Aug 15, 2024 | 
themilsource.com | Kevin McSpadden |Christine Dulion |Elize Dorothy Lanorias |Krystal Lai
🤔What’s going on? Hong Kong is addicted to smartphones, and people in the city know it. A recent survey of 1,000 Hong Kongers by Preplay, an online language learning service, found that over 63% of respondents said that they were addicted to their phones. But those people are also trying to fix the issue, as 76.5% of respondents said they are actively trying to cut down on screen time on their phones. While this is a recent update, the survey isn’t really telling us anything we didn’t already know.
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Aug 9, 2024 | 
themilsource.com | Christine Dulion |Elize Dorothy Lanorias |Krystal Lai
The world’s first rugby referee and yoga teacher with harlequin ichthyosis. Survivor. The “poster girl for what happens when strangers stand up for someone else.” These are just a few descriptors for Mui Thomas, part of The Girl Behind the Face Initiative, which was started by Mui’s parents, Tina and Rog Thomas, back in 2015.
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Aug 8, 2024 | 
themilsource.com | Kevin McSpadden |Christine Dulion |Elize Dorothy Lanorias |Krystal Lai
🤔What’s going on? Nobody living in Hong Kong would call it affordable, and it ranks at the top of “most expensive cities to live” lists all the time. But what makes it so pricey to live here? Most rankings list the city among the top five most expensive places to live, with the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) ranking it in fifth place last year.
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Jul 11, 2024 | 
themilsource.com | Kevin McSpadden |Christine Dulion |Elize Dorothy Lanorias |Krystal Lai
🤔What’s going on? Hong Kong often ranks as one of the richest economies in the world. But, when looking at the bigger picture, the city still deals with income and wealth inequality. For example, as of 2020, the top 0.001% of the city’s population was making up more than half of its annual income, while the bottom 50% of the income bracket only contributes 11.6% of the city’s revenue, according to Standford’s Center on China’s Economy and Institutions.
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Jul 5, 2024 | 
themilsource.com | Kevin McSpadden |Christine Dulion |Elize Dorothy Lanorias |Krystal Lai
🤔What’s going on? When OpenAI’s ChatGPT launched in November 2022, it seemed like a game-changer – think back to when the iPhone came out in 2007 or when the first graphical desktop environment was created in 1980. Everywhere we turned, AI was being mentioned, whether it was on the news, on social media or at work. It was a moment where we just knew things were going to be different from that point on.
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Apr 30, 2024 | 
themilsource.com | Elize Dorothy Lanorias
This Mother’s Day, LucAle, a much-loved Italian eatery in Hong Kong, is offering more than just a meal for brunch. At HK$458 per person, guests can enjoy a wide selection of Italian favorites while celebrating mum. The menu features unlimited servings of Salumi & Formaggi Freschi A Volontà, Pizzeta and a variety of seasonal salads. Each mother attending the brunch will be gifted an elegant rose.
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Mar 27, 2024 | 
themilsource.com | Elize Dorothy Lanorias
This April, Honjokko and Honjo, two contemporary Japanese eateries in Hong Kong, are celebrating cherry blossom season with special Sakura Dinner Menus, offering diners a taste of Japan's beloved springtime tradition. Honjokko's Sakura Dinner Menu, available from April 5 - 14, draws inspiration from Tokyo and features a selection curated by Chef Kyle Lee. Starters like Smoked Edamame and Wagyu Tataki in chorizo oil are paired with a welcoming glass of Perrier-Jouët Champagne.
