Author: ContentED
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Ohhh…that bowl of good rice!
Just a bowl of good rice. The name cannot be more in your face. It says it all. This chain called “Just a Bowl of Good Rice” serves really good rice. And that’s coming from someone who is trying to wean himself off rice. We stumbled upon this outlet by chance while shopping in Wanda…
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Shanghai Disneyland: Magical and most memorable
The main reason for our December holiday to Shanghai was to visit Disneyland. It’s the final stop in our family’s Disney adventure that started with Disneyland Paris in 1999. Dubbed “The Happiest Place on Earth”, Disneyland has never ceased to amaze us with each visit — to Hong Kong, Tokyo, Orlando, and Anaheim. The atmosphere…
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Hai Di Lao: Sizzling hotpot experience
Dinner at 海底捞 (Hai Di Lao) was on our must-do list while in Shanghai. And we wasted no time because that was where we headed immediately after we checked in to our hotel. After a check with the concierge on the nearest outlet, we were on our way to the Nanjing East Road restaurant. For…
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A Pepsi collectible for generations
I’m not one for collecting canned drinks because the cans can corrode and leak over time. But, a routine supermarket run to Giant yielded a box of Pepsi can drinks that I simply cannot resist. The box shouted “Limited Edition Retro Cans” and “Celebrating Every Generation”. Inside were four cans of Pepsi from across generations…
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MBT GT 18: Great for flat-footers
One of the pains of having flat feet is feeling strain on the joints after walking. As a life-long sufferer, I have to put up with the pain after exercising and while travelling, making walking somewhat of a chore. That was until I was introduced to rockers by a friend. My love affair with the…
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Year end shopping: Online or in-store?
A Facebook commissioned study revealed that 45 percent of Hong Kong consumers shopped in-store last Christmas. Surprisingly, only 36 percent shopped online. In terms of spending, mobile-first consumers planned to spend HK$7,176 compared to planned spending of HK$5,437 for the average shopper during that period. To avoid long wait times and crowds in-store, half of the mobile-first…
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Coriander Leaf: Something old, something new
Nasi lemak is a Malay dish that is a staple not just for breakfast but lunch and dinner. You can find pre-packed or a la carte nasi lemak in practically all parts of Singapore. I grew up on the pre-packed version comprising coconut rice, ikan bilis (anchovies) or small fish, and a slice of egg topped…
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A cheesecake convert
Cheesecake. Some love them. Some don’t. I used to be one of those who are not crazy — sorry, let me paraphrase, “not interested” sounds more accurate — about cheesecake. Yes, I’ve eaten them but give me fruit cake, chocolate cake or kueh lapis (a thousand layer cake) anytime. It was one of those days…
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When is a sale a sale?
Alibaba set a new record of US$30.8 billion in sales on November 11, aka Singles Day. The figure eclipsed the US$4 billion that Amazon brought in on Prime Day in July. If anything, this shows that people are drawn to sales — 10/10, 11/11 and with Black Friday and Christmas coming up soon. It’s like…
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The SXFI Amp: Creative’s 2nd coming?
By Edward Lim Spending three days manning a booth in an IT show can take a toll on the body and mind. What more a constant repetitive blasting of sound from a booth just across the aisle. The vendor was an up and coming Singapore company called Creative Technology. The product was the Sound Blaster.
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