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Straits Times
28-05-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Coca-Cola's Share A Coke campaign back after 10 years with over 170 popular names
Coca-Cola's Share A Coke campaign back after 10 years with over 170 popular names SINGAPORE – Keen to see your name on a Coca-Cola can? The global beverage manufacturer's Share A Coke campaign – which originated in Australia in 2011 and was first launched in Singapore in 2015 – replaced the iconic Coca-Cola logo with popular names and titles. This time, more than 170 options – including fun nicknames like Lao Ban (boss in Chinese) and Bestie, and local surnames like Lim and Tan – will be printed on Coca-Cola cans. These can be found at major supermarkets and convenience stores islandwide. To personalise a can, go to either or visit an interactive Personalisation Hub across the country. Until June 1, head to the Level 1 atrium at Plaza Singapura mall to customise up to two Coca-Cola cans between 10am and 10pm daily. The purchase of $6 worth of products from participating brands such as Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite and Fanta Schweppes on site will entitle a customer to one customised can. On top of that, the purchase of at least three drinks (cups or bottles) from participating retailers will also entitle one to a customised can. The Share A Coke campaign aims to get people to connect in real life through something personal, playful and meaningful. In a press statement, director of marketing at Coca-Cola Singapore-Malaysia Chrystian A. Lim said: ' In 2025 , we're offering even more personalised options and in-person experiences that help people come together bey ond the screen.' Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
NZ Herald
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
My Secret Auckland: Comedian Itay Dom shares his favourite spots in the city
Brunch is very important. You want to go somewhere public enough to show off your girlfriend, but not too public that your wife finds out. That's why I recommend Bestie on K Rd. I've never actually been but I met the owner at a Halloween party many years ago and she was nice. If you go there and drop my name at the counter they'll give you 90% off! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bestie Cafe (@bestie_cafe) Favourite restaurant for dinner with friends? If you know me then you know I swear by Amano. Everytime I walk past it I think to myself 'f**k, this place is expensive'. I love going there though, I take all my dates there. I mean most of my dates. Okay, I took one date there. She worked in finance, which was good because she could help me take out a loan to pay off the bill. Favourite place to take a visitor to? Auckland Airport. Go to the international terminal if you want to see emotional goodbyes. Go to the domestic terminal if you want to see lukewarm hellos. Or take them to the Jetstar terminal if you didn't get a chance to take them to Spookers. And don't forget to stop by the gift shop - they have a carousel with free suitcases. Just pick one up and go your merry way! Favourite spot to finish a night out? Duck Island. I love Duck Island with a capital D. I take all my dates there. I don't think I've ever not taken a girl there. I have an intricate knowledge of all the flavours - I know when they came out, what they taste like, and their entire backstory. But when I'm on a date, I have to pretend it's my first time. I'll be like, 'White chocolate miso? Huh, I wonder what that tastes like...' Meanwhile, deep down, I already know it's life-changing. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Duck Island Ice Cream (@duckislandicecream) Favourite place to get coffee? Red Rabbit Coffee inside Newmarket Westfield. I go there once a week, not because I like coffee but because I am slowly building up the courage to ask out the barista with the fringe. They have a wide variety of coffee beans (two). The owner always asks me which one I want, and I say, 'Surprise me', and we laugh. But the real shock comes when the price pops up on the screen. Regardless, I love the vibe - sipping hot coffee, listening to mall announcements, and watching a ram-raid. Favourite fish-and-chip shop? I haven't had fish & chips since Jacinda was in office, but I'd go to Penny's in Parnell. Favourite trail for a hike? 136 Fanshawe St, where I work. You have to climb, like, a bajillion stairs to get to the office. Favourite venue for a gig? Advertisement Advertise with NZME. I love performing at The Classic Comedy Club because I like my crowds difficult. It's the little things about this ex-porn cinema that make me love it. The wobbly stage. The owner, Scott, always makes me laugh (and question my life choices). The bitter old comics. The bitter new comics. The little tech booth where you can see Finn losing his mind when you go 10 seconds over time. Sharing a laugh with Cam, the bartender, every time he tries charging me full price. The front-of-house girl who reads a book a day and never seems to do any work. The managers, Zeb and Harry, who always let me jump on stage at midnight and act like they're doing me a favour. I love it all. If you go there and drop my name at the counter, they'll give you 90% off! To top it off I'm doing my Comedy Festival show there, come check it out. Favourite place to find a bargain? Bar 101 at 2am. $3 drinks. $5 regret. IYKYK. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BATS Theatre (@bats_theatre)
NZ Herald
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
My Secret Auckland: Christy Tennent, chair of Karangahape Business Association, shares her favourite spots in the city
Bestie in St Kevins Arcade is my go-to, and Coffee Pen in Eden Terrace is close to home and an absolute delight. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bestie Cafe (@bestie_cafe) Favourite restaurant for dinner with friends? Anywhere on K Rd! You really can't go wrong, we're lucky enough to have a multitude of global cuisines all on one street. From Italy to Malaysia to Lebanon to Spain, who knew travelling could be so easy! Open Late for a drink in the sunny courtyard, and then on to… View this post on Instagram A post shared by Open Late (@weareopenlate_) Favourite spot to finish a night out? …Achos for a beer, A Space for a cocktail, Tappo for a wine, then to Goblin for great music and vibes to round off the night. Favourite place to get coffee? Obviously, most days start with a cup of joe at Open Coffee, catching up with all our regulars and the local K Rd community. On days off, I love seeing all the other fabulous owner-operators at their spots around the city - so spoilt for choice! Favourite beach? As I'm a real city gal, my favourite beach is the new swimming hole in Wynyard Quarter (aka cheeseburger). The council have done a great job at creating an inner city swimming pool for all to enjoy. Favourite fast-food joint? Has to be the regal White Lady on K Rd - Scott and Zia make the best burgers and shakes! They're open very late and their Hawaiian cheeseburger slaps! Favourite trail for a hike? Advertisement Advertise with NZME. I'm not much of a hiker, but I do love hiking through the city. One fav is strolling K Rd, heading through St Kevins Arcade and down into Myers Park. Graham Tipene's wonderful artwork under the bridge at the bottom of the park speaks to Waihorotiu, the river/awa that still flows under the park and down under Queen St. Once you pass through this artwork you'll arrive at the Basement Theatre - perfect for a drink and a show! Favourite venue for a gig? Most music I see at the brilliant new addition to K Rd, Double Whammy, downstairs in St Kevin's Arcade. Neck of the Woods also has amazing gigs and dancing. The Powerstation always delivers, and the Hollywood in Avondale is magic too. Favourite place to find a bargain?
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gayle King Responds To Backlash After Trip To Space With All-Women Crew
Gayle King, Katy Perry, Aisha Bowe, Lauren Sánchez, Amanda Nguyen, and Kerianne Flynn just did what most people only dream about—leaving the Earth for a few minutes. On Monday (April 14), the all-female crew boarded Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket, blasted off from West Texas, and returned in less than 10 minutes after a round-trip journey to the edge of space. For King, the trip was historic, but it was her facial expression that initially made headlines. As the CBS News anchor climbed aboard the capsule, she looked visibly distressed and nervous. While her crewmates smiled with glee, Gayle's expression said what many of us were probably thinking: 'What did I just sign up for?' The clip quickly went viral and became a meme. 'Gayle King is all of us on a Monday,' one X user typed in their post. Later, Gayle addressed the moment at the post-mission conference, saying, 'At that moment, I was so afraid. I just wanted to get into my seat because I just wanted to let the training kick in.' And while she admitted walking up to the capsule felt 'daunting,' she managed to find humor in her nerves, recalling a friend's bold advice: 'Once you get there, you're going to feel like it's sex with the gods,' to which she responded, 'Well, I've never had sex with a god to my knowledge, so thank you for the visual.' Still, once the rocket soared and it became reality that she was in space, Gayle had a moment of awe. 'It's the neon blue up in space, and it's still and it's quiet and you're all feeling this experience together. I know I will never forget it,' she said. 'I walked out of there thinking, gosh, I can do anything. I'm so proud of us. I really am proud of me—because I never in a gazillion years thought I could do this.' Of course, the women's journey to space didn't come without scrutiny (because naturally when women make history someone always has something to say). Actress Olivia Munn publicly questioned the value of such an expensive ride to Page Six, calling it 'gluttonous' while asking what real benefit the trip had for those on Earth. But the crew didn't shy away from addressing it. Bowe, a former NASA engineer, reminded everyone that representation matters. She shared how a high school counselor once told her to pursue cosmetology instead of engineering, and 'now she's been to space.' Gayle had her own sharp words for the critics. 'Anybody that's criticizing it doesn't really understand what is happening here,' she said, pointing to the overwhelming support from young women who've been inspired by the mission. 'We can all speak to the response we're getting from young girls about what this represents.' To drive her point home, she wrapped up her response with a confident mic drop: 'Any other questions?' See Blue Origin's post-mission conference below. More from Gayle King, Katy Perry Blasted Off To Space In Historic 10-Minute Mission Gayle King To Join Outer Space Mission With Blue Origin All-Woman Crew Oprah Winfrey Celebrates "Bestie" Gayle King's 70th Birthday With Surprise Party
Forbes
15-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Bestie Defense Launches A 3-In-1 Personal Safety Device Designed For Women In Mind
Sarah Haspel, founder of Bestie Defense. One in two women do not feel safe walking in alone at night, and two out of three women aged 16 to 34 years experienced one form of harassment in the previous 12 months; with 44% of women aged 16 to 34 years having experienced catcalls, whistles, unwanted sexual comments or jokes, and 29% having felt like they were being followed. Sarah Haspel is no stranger to that reality. As a second-degree black belt with decades of martial arts training, she's become hyper aware of her surroundings. One evening three years ago, as she walked from her car to a restaurant, a visibly unstable man began to aggressively approach. Instinct and training kicked in—she did everything most self-defense courses teach: set verbal boundaries, created distance, tried to de-escalate. As he kept coming towards her, out of fear for her safety, Haspel reached for her pepper spray, only to find it buried at the bottom of her bag. Luckily, she got it out just in time. This experience led Haspel to ideate and develop a personal protection tool combining multiple safety features in an easy to use device. Bestie Defense features a multi-patented, modular three-in-one design that combines pepper spray, a piercing alarm, and an improvised weapon, all in chic silhouettes and color ways that blend sophisticated style with serious protection. As its name suggests, Bestie is your "best friend" in nearly any self-defense situation. "This is a tool for empowerment, not fear," says Haspel, Founder and CEO of Bestie Defense. "I wanted to create a lifestyle product that seamlessly integrates into anyone's life, without being a burden or confusing to use. Aware that people often freeze or panic when faced with danger, using complex or multiple self-defense tools has proved to be ineffective. Seconds count when help is minutes away," Haspel explains. "In dangerous situations, you can't always count on others to intervene. You need to be equipped to protect yourself. Predators often deliberately isolate their targets before attacking their victims, and in those dangerous situations, no one may be around to help. Unless someone has dedicated real time and effort into training, a person needs simplicity under pressure," explains Haspel. The Bestie Defense is a new 3-in-1 safety device tool featuring a striker, alarm and pepper spray. Revolutionizing personal safety, Bestie's design includes three forms of protection working together with a single, intuitive button that simultaneously activates both the pepper spray and the alarm. As a last line of defense, Bestie has an improvised weapon for situations where pepper spray would be impractical, such as enclosed spaces like in cars or elevators, and can be used to strike an attacker if they come within arm's distance. Precision-engineered in the USA from lightweight, aircraft-grade aluminum, Besties deliver uncompromising protection with refined elegance. Both chic and discreet, they feature a signature ribbed design and slim profile, and are available in a matte black or rose gold finish. The Bestie effortlessly clips onto and fits into most going-out purses. Even law enforcement personnel are taking note of Haspel's innovation. Deputy Sheriff and founder of Women in Blue, Melanie Garcia, After a harrowing encounter on a night out with friends, Sarah Haspel, invented a 3-in-1 safety ... More device tool. sees this new invention as a potential life-saving tool. 'Bestie stands in a league of its own. Unlike any other safety device or spray I've seen, its design strategically targets the critical elements needed for real-world protection. Based on what I've experienced in the field, this isn't just a product — it's a potential lifesaver. In the moments that matter most, Bestie could be the difference that protects and empowers the user,' shared Garcia. 'As a proud patriot and officer with one of the largest police agencies in the U.S., I trust the Bestie Defense tool for its power to protect, alert with high-frequency, and empower. Through Women in Blue, I stand to equip fierce American women with the mindset, tools, and confidence to be unstoppable, because protection isn't just a duty, it's who we are.' What sets Bestie apart is its modular design, allowing users to customize their protection based on comfort level, circumstances & environment. Traveling somewhere you can't use pepper spray? Simply remove the canister while still utilizing the alarm and improvised weapon features. Prefer silent operation? Remove the battery to disable the alarm while maintaining the other defensive capabilities. To ensure effectiveness (as pepper spray expires), Bestie Defense offers a first-of-its-kind subscription service, providing automatic refills of their signature defense formulas tailored to different needs. Holy Grail combines military-grade tear gas, OC (pepper spray), and ultraviolet marking dye for maximum stopping power. Hero delivers the highest concentration of OC with UV marking dye for those wanting pure, potent protection. Nationally Notorious offers OC-only protection, complying with the strictest state regulations. Each formula is designed with the understanding that self-defense isn't one-size-fits-all—customers can select options aligning with local laws and personal confidence level. The brand also offers Practice Spray and will soon be launching complimentary online instructional videos, so users can train and practice deploying their Bestie. "I chatted with countless women about what they wanted in a personal safety device," says Haspel. "The consistent feedback was they didn't want to carry multiple safety devices and appear paranoid, and they didn't want anything ugly or bulky. They were also tired of devices accidentally activating when dropped, and they wanted to know their tools were effective. Bestie Defense addresses all of these concerns in one device." The innovative design is a result of countless hours of painstaking research and numerous prototypes, in collaboration with Chief Engineer Norm Tolentino, a former SpaceX aerospace engineer and girl-dad, who completely understood the vital importance of Bestie's mission. Sarah Haspel, founder of Bestie Defense. While Bestie comes at a higher price point than typical self-defense products, it represents exceptional value when considering its comprehensive protection. Purchasing separate high-quality items—a reliable pepper spray, alarm, and impact tool made from durable materials—would likely cost the same or more. 'Quality matters tremendously in self-defense. The market offers cheaper pepper spray options, but many lack the potency and consistency to effectively stop an assailant. This is why we've partnered with John McCann, former CEO of Mace and a veteran in the pepper spray industry with decades of experience. McCann ensures our formulas are not only top-quality but also third-party tested for reliability. Our pepper spray features law enforcement strength formula—the same potency trusted by police officers nationwide,' she added. Haspel also explained that, unlike competitors using cheap plastic, Bestie features a premium metal body with replaceable canisters and batteries, ensuring longevity and reliability made in the USA. 'When a product could potentially save someone's life, we refuse to compromise on. Bestie Defense is currently available for pre-order at a special introductory price of $105 through April, after which the price will remain at $149.95. The product can be purchased exclusively at with plans to be in major retailers later this year.
