Author: ContentED
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No Birds: It’s a car rental company!

Self-drive is our option whenever we go for a holiday. And our recent trip to Sydney was no exception. We were checking out the usual car rental companies — Hertz, Avia, Europcar, and Budget — all of which we have used before. Our criteria were affordability, model of car and proximity to Kingsford Smith Airport.…
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5 reasons to watch Netflix-made Lou

Netflix released the thriller Lou on September 23. Set in Vancouver Island, the movie is about a young girl being kidnapped and how her mother and elderly neighbour joined hands to rescue her. I love thrillers and action movies so caught the show over the weekend. Here are five reasons why you may want to…
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NSW road trip: Bondi Junction hits the sweet spot

New South Wales in winter is such a refreshing change for those of us more accustomed to temperate climates. With temperatures hitting around mid-teens Censius, there’s no need for thick winter clothing. A light jacket is all we need to get around most times — chilly winter nights being the exception. After our road trip…
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Popcorn for (almost) all tastes

Think of popcorn and I think of going to the cinema. Popcorn plus drink and watching a movie go hand in hand. And it conjures a happy feeling because it means a time of relaxation, being entertained and indulging in the snack. When given the opportunity to review The Kettle Gourmet’s popcorns, I was expecting…
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7 reasons to catch The Heart of Christmas

Can you believe it? Christmas is just round the corner. In usual years (pre-pandemic), many will be heading for holidays in different parts of world. The malls would be filled and buildings all decked and lit up for the season. People celebrating the occasion will shop for gifts, put up the Christmas tree in their…
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What customer service?

Customer service is so important to retain customers and attract new ones. Yet, while many companies espouse customer service, few really do it well, preferring to outsource to third parties in lower-cost countries or leveraging technology. Both are fine provided they leave customers with a good impression of the company. The bad Years ago, my…
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Oppo Reno6 Pro: Short videos made easy

If you’ve watched the China version of Running Man called Keep Running, Oppo is a name you’d be highly familiar with. As one of the show’s sponsors, its ads are placed throughout each episode. For that, Oppo has certainly achieved top of mind awareness with the reality game show’s audience. Maybe that’s why I considered…
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Meatless meats, healthy alternatives

Alternative meats are gaining greater visibility as more brands start rolling out their versions of the products. Besides being environmentally friendly, they are claimed to be healthier and do not compromise on taste. Being a true carnivore, I am a little apprehensive about these as I really prefer the real bite feel, juiciness and chewiness…
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Xiaomi 11T: Flagship features at a sensible price

Let me start off with a caveat. This is my first review of a smartphone that I did not buy and use myself. Previously, I only wrote about smartphones that I paid for — which I usually after lots of deliberation as you can imagine because it’s a price I have to pay for the…

