Author: ContentED
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Ichiran Ramen: The only ramen for me
Confession time. I’m no fan of ramen, pasta or any form of noodles that’s not Chinese. In my mind, there’s nothing like Chinese mee. It’s something I miss dearly whenever I travel, except for perhaps Southeast and East Asian countries. During my trip to Japan last December, one of my family’s biggest concern was my…
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Targus Mobile ViP Backpack makes travelling a breeze
Vendors often give out so-called premium at press events, conferences and exhibition. While receiving them is a thrill, many of these premiums or tchoichkes end up in the bin, given to someone else or hidden in a stash somewhere. While at Computex this week, I received a gift from a vendor that will definitely be…
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Shop, shop, shop in Malaysia till September
Malaysia’s goods and services tax (GST) will be abolished from tomorrow (June 1). This translates to a six-percent savings — a substantial amount especially for big ticket items such as property, cars, jewelry, and high-end gadgets. It’s a tax-free window that will last till September when the government plans to implement a sales and services…
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GDPR comes into effect
I’ve had more email than usual this week. Adding to my regular email, which includes loads of spam, are messages concerning GDPR, which stands for General Data Protection Regulation. If you’re wondering what GDPR is and why you’re receiving so many email about it this week, it is a regulation in European Union *EU) law that…
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Regrets, I’ve had a few
A friend recommended it. The post kept appearing on my Facebook page. I watched the video on the Kickstarter page and…I was sold! Don’t know if any of you had the same feeling but sometimes, some things just seem too good not to buy — especially if you’re a sucker for techie stuff like me.…
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Malaysia to axe GST on June 1
Making good of its election pledge, the new Malaysia government is abolishing the goods and services tax (GST) effective June 1. In its place will be a sales and services tax (SST) to be implemented at another date. To consumers in Malaysia, this works out to be a six-percent savings on purchases. Between now and…
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Feiyu SPG gimbal: Takes some practise

One of the biggest problems with taking video clips on smartphones is stability, especially when capturing clips while on the move. No matter how good the phone’s camera and software is or how skillful the user is, it’s near impossible to get jerk free videos while running. One solution is the gimbal, which is gaining popularity…
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Click and book airport run
Living near the airport has its pros and cons. While a trip to and from the airport is a breeze, taking a taxi back from the airport is an entirely different experience. Whenever I tell the driver my destination after boarding, the response often is stony black face or worst yet, sarcasm on a couple…
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Mango dessert that leaves one longing for more
Mention Swensen’s and memories of rich ice cream desserts decked with interesting sweet condiments come to mind. When the ice cream chain first arrived in Singapore, I remember hanging out there once or twice a week after tennis sessions with my friends. It used to offer their desserts in two sizes — standard and Swensen’s…
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2-minute facial
I’m not the kind of guy who goes for facials. And I’ve not had one in my life because I don’t feel that I need it. A week ago, my wife bought me an ageLOC LumiSpa system for our upcoming anniversary. I was tickled because I had wanted to get one for her instead —…
