Hong Kong – Children celebrate Christmas in hospitals (with photos)

Children celebrate Christmas in hospitals (with photos)

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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
     
     Christmas is a time for celebration. The Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital at Sandy Bay (DKCH) and Hong Kong Children’s Hospital (HKCH) arranged a series of Christmas activities for their children so as to let them enjoy the happiness of festive season, even staying in hospital. 

     The DKCH has brought back its tradition this year. Healthcare workers dressed up as Santa Claus and cartoon characters, riding in animal-themed vehicles for a parade accompanied by Christmas dogs, to visit the hospitalised children. The hospital held a party in the garden and arranged magic, drum and bicycle stunts performance. There were also group games and Christmas carol singing. The healthcare workers distributed gifts and arranged a festive Christmas meal for the children, bringing them a joyful Christmas day.

     The HKCH earlier arranged an array of Christmas programmes for its patients to feel the healing power of music and loving care from others. Volunteer musicians brought beautiful festive music to the wards, and staff members put together a Christmas show to spread holiday cheers. A Christmas party was also held at the hospital lobby where children had loads of fun watching dance performances, magic tricks and playing game booths. On Christmas day, a group of healthcare staff brightened up the wards with Christmas carols and surprise gifts to send blessings to children and parents.

     The Hospital Authority wishes the children a peaceful and joyful Christmas and a speedy recovery.

Celebrate National Pumpkin Day with Dunkin’

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Fall is in full swing and pumpkin spice enthusiasts have been enjoying their favorite seasonal sips since we brought back pumpkin earlier this year. If youre searching for more reasons to indulge in the season, weve got you covered! Tomorrow is National Pumpkin Day, and Dunkins fall menu is full of ways to celebrate.

Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte

Fall doesnt begin until passionate pumpkin fans have had their very first sip of Dunkins Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte. As synonymous with season as the gourd itself, this iconic latte is best enjoyed with sweater weather and vibrant fall foliage. Available both iced or hot, this latte features notes of sweet pumpkin, vanilla and fall spices. Its blended with rich espresso and milk, then crowned with whipped cream, a caramel drizzle and a dusting of cinnamon sugar. To make things even sweeter, Dunkin Rewards members with Boosted Status can earn 3x the points on Signature Lattes through Oct. 31!

Nutty Pumpkin Coffee

Last years crowd-pleaser is this years seasonal staple. The returning Nutty Pumpkin Coffee is a delightful drink that combines Dunkins Original Blend Coffee (hot or iced), with sweet pumpkin, cream and a touch of hazelnut. Its the perfect sweet treat to pair with an afternoon of baking pumpkin pie!

Pumpkin Swirl

Transform any Dunkin drink into a fall classic with our most popular seasonal flavor! Add a Pumpkin Swirl to your favorite hot or iced coffee, espresso drinks or frozen coffee to make the most of the season. Enjoy a warm Chai Latte or Cold Brew with a Pumpkin Swirl as you craft your jack-o-lantern.

Pumpkin Bakery Line-up

No fall menu is complete without coffees favorite sidekicks from the bakery! Stop by your local Dunkin on the way to the pumpkin patch and grab a Pumpkin Cake Donut or Pumpkin MUNCHKINS Donut Hole Treats. Both are glazed to perfection and are the perfect fuel for an afternoon of autumn fun. Or try our Pumpkin Muffin, brimming with notes of pumpkin and sweet spices, topped with streusel and a drizzle of white icing.

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Celebrate 100 years of modern architecture with Bauhaus stays on Airbnb

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This month marks the 100th year since the first exhibition of the Bauhaus school of art and design was held in Weimar, Germany. On August 15th, 1923, the groundbreaking design exhibition effectively catapulted modern architecture, as we know it today, into the wider world.

A century later, the movements pure and rigorous geometric forms continue to inspire architects and designers from Boston to Berlin. To mark the historic milestone in architectural history, weve rounded up 10 Bauhaus-inspired homes that are bookable on Airbnb.

Bauhaus Retreat with Pool, Boston, MA, US

This villa designed by Walter Gropius is an original gem for Bauhaus lovers. Here you can soak up the essence of this movements clean lines philosophy and enjoy the surrounding 1200-acre nature reserve.

The Seidler House, Joadja, New South Wales, Australia

Located in the Southern Highlands, this striking residentialmasterpiece is the work of Harry Seidler, one of the first architects to express Bauhaus principles in Australia.

The Bauhaus, Saint-Jean-de-Matha, Quebec, Canada

This Bauhaus-style jewel overlooks a lake with a private dock and is located just an hour from Montreal.

Architectural Pearl, Poznan, Poland

Surrounded by a nature reserve close to Poznan, the clean lines and minimalist approach are the perfect expression of the formal purity and functionalism of Bauhaus.

Stream-Side Mid-Century Loft, Chichester, NY, US

Designed by Donald Cromley, an apprentice of the Bauhaus architect Marcel Breuer, this mid-century house is a haven of peace and serene mid century modernism.

Bauhaus-inspired Apartment, Budapest, Hungary

Located in a central but serene area, this traditional Budapest apartment has been decorated with fixtures and fittings inspired by the 1920s and the modernist style of the Bauhaus school.

The Philip Johnson Wolfhouse, Newburgh, NY, US

Designed by architect Philip Johnson and with sweeping views of the Hudson River, this is the perfect retreat for lovers of mid-20th-century architecture and the outdoors.

Refurbished 1930s Apartment, Budapest, Hungary

Located in a Bauhaus building complex in the heart of Budapest, this recently refurbished 1930s apartment has been decorated with an eclectic mix of mid century furnishings.

Seelodge on the River Havel, Berlin Germany

Located in the forested outskirts of Berlin on the banks of the River Havel, this modern houseboat is a striking example of how the spirit of Bauhaus lives on today.

Mid-Century Modern Classic, Lexington, MA, US

This classic mid-century home is situated in a protected residential neighbourhood full of buildings designed by modernist architect Walter Pierce of MIT, who took his inspiration from the Bauhaus movement.

For those looking to discover even more designer stays, the Design Category on Airbnb includes just under 30,000* of the worlds best design spaces that will immerse guests in outstanding architecture,affordable luxuryand aesthetically inspiring interiors.

*As of March, 2023

About the Bauhaus movement

Bauhaus is an influential art and design movement that began in 1919 in Germany. The movement championed a geometric, abstract style featuring little or no historical nods nothing like it had ever been seen before. 100 years ago in the town of Weimar in the summer of 1923, Bauhaus presented itself to the broader public with its very first exhibition. Its aesthetic continues to influence architects, designers and artists today.

About AirbnbAirbnb was born in 2007 when two Hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 4 million Hosts who have welcomed over 1.5 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, Hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.

DMX and Wade Martin Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop with a New Release

 Producer Wade Martin, who has worked with 50 Cent, Nas, Flavor Flav, Coolio and more artists, has come out of retirement to create a DMX masterpiece, titled, “The Prayer.” In the short month since its release, the track has already gone gold with platinum soon to come.

On November 17, 2023, in Las Vegas (exact location to be disclosed to ticket holders only), Wade will unveil “The Prayer” music video with a celebrity filled red carpet extravaganza. In addition, a portion of all revenue from the release will be donated to Neonatal Rescue, a foundation dedicated to saving babies in third-world countries.

For media use only, here is “The Prayer” music video being released to the public on November 17: https://youtu.be/GTaK_9nWGqA

For more information on Wade Martin, visit the links below:
https://youtu.be/Wl0qDfKWL1Y
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wade_Martin_Handley
Instagram: @wademartinofficial

For more information on Neonatal Rescue, visit the links below:
https://neonatalrescue.org
Instagram: @neonatelrescue

For more information on DMX, visit the link below:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DMX

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Lite Foot Company to Celebrate Grand Opening of Brick-and-Mortar Store on March 4

 Lite Foot Company is excited to announce the grand opening of its first brick-and-mortar store on Saturday, March 4 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at 2400 Bull Street, Suite 4 in Savannah. During the event, visitors can watch the official ribbon-cutting ceremony, meet owner Katie Rodgers-Hubbard, enjoy catered drinks and bites, and shop for sustainable home goods.

Lite Foot Company is an eco-conscious refillery and sustainable home goods company dedicated to helping people on their sustainable journey. Rodgers-Hubbard and her team offer refills of many household and personal care products. Customers are encouraged to bring their own containers to fill up on their desired products like soaps, shampoos, lotions, and cleaning materials. Additionally, Lite Foot sells many zero-waste essentials such as bamboo toothbrushes, stasher bags, beeswax wraps, and other home goods.

“After two years of running our mobile refillery, Hillary the Refillery, we’re proud to make sustainability even more accessible by opening our first brick-and-mortar location,” explained Rodgers-Hubbard. “We’re also looking forward to celebrating with the sponsors who have contributed to our SMALL STEPS Make a Big Difference Campaign.”

Launched in November 2022, the SMALL STEPS Make a Big Difference Campaign offers local businesses and residents an opportunity to contribute to the opening of Lite Foot Company’s new store by sponsoring the naming rights for several sustainable products, refillery stations, and sections of a one-of-a-kind mural, designed by local artist Julia McGahee. The campaign allows Lite Foot to continue serving the Savannah community and surrounding areas with an expanded inventory of quality, eco-friendly products while providing additional services and resources.

To learn more about Lite Foot Company and the grand opening celebration, visit litefootcompany.com or RSVP at Eventbrite.

About Lite Foot Company
The first refillery of its kind in Georgia and the Lowcountry, Lite Foot Company launched in January 2021 in Savannah. What began as tent pop-ups at local markets and then a mobile retail experience, called Hillary the Refillery, has evolved into a brick-and-mortar refillery store in the heart of the Starland District. Through word-of-mouth, social media, local community events, speaking engagements, and pop-ups, Lite Foot Company has diverted countless single-use items and plastic products from landfills in just two years. Learn more at litefootcompany.com.

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