As the year comes to a close, restaurants have continued to be a major place for consumers to spend time — especially with the mass decline of “third places,” a place for people that encourages social interaction and public relaxation outside of the home (“first place”) and work (“second place”) through shared activities and shared … Read more
Though we’re working with a much higher level of immunity than we had in 2020, Dr. Gendlina also stresses the severity of COVID for people who haven’t had any version of the shot. “People who are not vaccinated, especially those with underlying medical conditions, can develop severe disease and become very ill,” she says. “They … Read more
Menaka Jayakody and Alexander Nielsen are in their happy place as they water plants on a plot of land in Shek O, a sleepy seaside village on Hong Kong Island. Growing among mango trees are herbs such as oregano, basil, dill and a robust curry leaf tree along with patches of potatoes, tomatoes, black maize, … Read more
It may sound like a holiday from hell to some, but Hong Kong people love to travel not just with their children but with their parents in tow. The latter are often the ones paying for the holiday. And we will be seeing more of these “multigenerational trips” in the coming year, according to the … Read more
3. Smaller beauty brands could have a tough go of it. It used to be that launching a beauty brand required pretty major scale — you had to produce enough serums, for example, to satisfy Sephora. Then came the internet and the concept of DTC or direct-to-consumer selling. Being able to sell your products online lowered … Read more
While Edie Stark, a San Diego-based therapist with a specialty in eating disorders, stresses that “rapid, drastic weight loss is never healthy,” she also cautions against discussing other people’s bodies, fluctuating or otherwise. “Bodies are meant to change, and gaining weight is not a failure, just as losing weight is not a prize to be … Read more
Read your sign’s 2024 horoscope to see what’s in store for you this year, or check out the Scorpio personality profile. Welcome to December and the last month of the year, Scorpio. During November, your horoscope discussed how the transformative planet Pluto, one of your ruling planets, was stationed in Aquarius, where it will stay for … Read more
The sun enters Capricorn, on the Winter Solstice and Yule, on Saturday, December 21. The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year, making this date perfect for getting cozy and seeing family or friends. You can think of Yule as a Pagan Christmas, in fact, many Yule traditions, such as decorating trees and … Read more
Catfishing – when someone creates a fake online persona to befriend and exploit victims – is making some loud pings on the pop-culture radar. Last month, Netflix dropped the documentary Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare, the twisted tale of Kirat Assi, who was caught in a catfishing net for almost a decade with a “man” … Read more
Being a good leader is challenging in the best of times. But in stressful or uncertain times, it’s even more daunting. As a manager, you are responsible for business results and your employees’ job satisfaction and well-being. It’s a tall order, especially when most people who find themselves in management roles were never taught how … Read more
