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The Brazilian trial import only played 20 mins due to jet lag but showed some good touches and scored a beauty as he chested before volleying past the keeper. It is not known if he will be one of the new imports as DPMM FC is still searching for another striker. Rumours have it that one of the import players will have to give way for a striker’s position.
The Ghanian Osman Bashiru is very impressive during the friendly match. I believe he played the full game yesterday and his pace and fitness level are a huge asset to DPMM FC’s attacking line. He was one of the scorers yesterday and his work rate was superb
The DPMM FC players waiting for their turn to be called to the pitch. Simunic wasn’t present as he’s away on holidays and he will be due back on 3rd January. Ivan Jerkovic will also join training in early January
With Osman’s services secured as a striker/forward, the fate of other import players are still in question as DPMM FC have already signed 4 import players but still looking for a striker to support Osman. Would this mean DPMM FC would sacrifice George O’Callaghan (Dr. House look-a-like) or defender Tales Ricate Dos Santos? Or even the experience Ivan Jerkovic? We shall wait and see
Despite his height, the import player from Nigeria didn’t live up to expectations though he did score a goal. He has not got much pace and he holds the ball too long at times. I will be surprised if DPMM FC acquired his services.
Sairol was slightly injured during the friendly match but he’s slated to DPMM FC’s full back next season. His crosses and penetrating runs down the flanks will be useful for DPMM FC’s attacking momentum
I’m quite impressed with Hassanal Bolkiah Team under-21 as they are preparing themselves for the Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy in February 2012. They gave DPMM FC a good run too and they are surely no pushovers. I can’t wait to see them in action for HBT 2012.
DPMM FC players sharing a light moment and posed for the camera. Happy holiday guys and I shall be seeing more of you guys in 2012
The Middle East cuisine is back to Seasons Restaurant again! Two invited chefs are now at Seasons Restaurant to cook up a wide range of Middle East cuisine from appetizers to soup, main dishes and desserts which started from 27 December 2011 till 9th January 2012.
The food festival was launched on 27 December by the Permanent Secretary at Prime Minister’s office, Yang Mulia Dato Paduka Awang Haji Mohd Roselan Bin Haji Mohd Daud. Attending the launching ceremony were representatives from Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia to Brunei Darussalam, Standard Chartered Bank, RBC Board and Management, press and invited guests.
In the welcoming speech of RBC General Manager Haji Omar Ali bin Haji Mohd Daud expressed his gratitude to the Royal Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Brunei Darussalam, co-business partners – Standard Chartered Bank for their great support to this food festival.
During the food festival, Buffet Lunch served from 12:00 noon to 2:00pm at $19.90 for adult and $10.00 for child. Buffet Dinner served from 7:00pm to 10:30pm at $29.90 for adult and $15.00 for child.
All dine-in customers for the food festival are entitled to win special prizes. Exclusive discounts are available for Standard Chartered Credit Card members during the promotional period, 30% Infinite & Platinum, 20% Gold and 15% Classic.
For reservations, please call 242 2291 / 242 2292.
Guest of honour officiating the launch of The Middle East Food Festival
Now that’s one delicious lamb
Chicken Kofta
Lovely prawn to be devoured
Lamb Mahndi
Mmmmmm… shawarma…
Guests queueing up for the lamb
RA Best movies of 2011
1) You’re the Apple of My Eye (Taiwan)
2) Rise of the Planets of the Apes
3) X-Men: First Class
4) Captain America: The First Avenger
5) Real Steel
6) Horrible Bosses
7) Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol
8) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
9) Fast Five
10) Super 8
Notable mentions: Thor, Tower Heist, Puss in boots, Rio, Friends with Benefits, Johnny English Reborn, Insidious, Kung Fu Panda 2, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, Nasi Lemak 2.0, Bridesmaids.
Real Steel could have the potential to be a real winner among my Top 10 list. I wouldn’t buying the DVD when it comes out or on iTunes
RA Disappointing Movies of 2011
1) Human Centipede 2
2) Beastly
3) Green Lantern
4) The Smurfs
5) The Sorcerer and the White Snake
6) The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part I
7) Hangover Part II
8) Green Hornet
9) Sucker Punch
10) The Thing
Green Lantern, Sucker Punch and Beastly were such a disappointment. I hope they won’t make a sequel to Green Lantern.
Movies that I didn’t catch this year
Cars 2, The Help, Cowboys & Aliens, The Muppets, Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, Jack and Jill, Limitless, Happy Feet Two, Hugo, Hanna, Source Code, I Am Number Four, Mr. Popper’s Penguins, Footloose (2011), Red Riding Hood, In Time, New Year’s Eve, Zookeeper, Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked, Battle: Los Angeles.
This New Year’s Day, Marina Bay Sands is thrilled to be chosen as the venue to the largest BASE jumping attempt in Singapore. Seven professional BASE jumpers, hailing from different parts of the world, will participate in this adrenaline pumping display to welcome the New Year.
The jumpers – who have completed about 8,000 successful jumps in total – will be launching off the Observation Deck of the Sands SkyPark in quick succession, landing on the Bayfront Bridge. BASE jumping is an extreme sport activity that employs an initially packed parachute to jump from fixed objects, specifically Buildings, Antennas, Spans (bridges), and Earth (cliffs).
This not-to-be-missed event is free and open to all ages – visitors can witness this first-ever stunt from various vantage points on property including the section of Bayfront Avenue in between the hotel and The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, as well as the outdoor area located on Level 4 of the Sands Expo and Convention Center.
This BASE Jumping stunt and team is put together by Omer Mei-Dan, an orthopedic surgeon from Israel and an extreme sports enthusiast (who is also a professional BASE jumper). Omer successfully executed the world’s first climbing race on a building facade to mark Marina Bay Sands’ opening celebrations on 23 June 2010. At that time, some 21 professional climbers, representing over 10 countries, scaled the walls of the three hotel towers in the World Championship Climb to the Sands SkyPark.
Omer Mei-Dan performed one of his base jumping in South Africa. Image take from Natgeodigitasignage.com
Professional BASE jumper and wing-suit pilot Jeb Corliss will be one of the fearless individuals participating in this stunt on New Year’s Day. With over 12 years of experience and over 1,000 BASE jumps under his belt, Corliss is no stranger to this extreme sport and has launched himself off some of the most famous international structures, including the Jin Moa Tower in Shanghai, The Petronas Towers in Malaysia and the Ostankino Tower in Moscow. In the case of the latter, Jeb was part of the 26-strong group of BASE jumpers which broke the world record for world’s largest BASE jumping formation from any structure.
Corliss says of his next challenge at Marina Bay Sands, “I am so excited to be a part of such special event at such a beautiful location. Marina Bay Sands is an iconic structure that lends itself perfectly to the sport I love so much. ”
Corliss will be joined by Stephen Mueller (USA), Anne Helliwell (USA), James Pouchert (USA), Marta Empinotti (Brazil ), Amanda Vicharelli (USA), Tim Mattson (USA) and Brendon Cork (USA). Some of the well-known structures which they have BASE jumped off are: the Eiffel Tower, Seattle’s Space Needle, PETRONAS Towers in Malaysia and Christ the Redeemers statue in Rio de Janeiro. Text courtesy of Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.
Temporary road blocks at Marina Bay Sands during the jumps
Temporary stoppage of traffic along Bayfront Avenue.
There are two practice jumps on 30 December, Friday and 31 December, Saturday before the final stunt on 1 January 2012, Sunday, subject to proper weather conditions being met at that time. The safety of the jumpers remains as the first and foremost concern to all stakeholders.
Friday, 30 December 2011: 4.00 pm – 4.10pm
Saturday, 31 December 2011: 8.30 am – 8.40am OR 4.00pm – 4.10pm (there will only be 1 jump)
Sunday, 1 January 2012: 8.30 am -8.40am OR 4.00pm- 4.10pm (there will only be 1 jump)
The public is advised to take note of the following temporary stoppage of traffic times along Bayfront Avenue for approximately 10 minutes at the above times.
Affected areas include the section of Bayfront Bridge at the junction of Bayfront Bridge and Raffles Avenue, until the ERP gantry on Bayfront Bridge (see below diagram). Ancillary Police Officers will be deployed for crowd and traffic control during these periods.
Closure of Sands SkyPark Public Observation Deck.
For the execution of the stunt, the Public Observation Deck of the Sands SkyPark will be closed off to public at the following times:
Friday, 30 December 2011: 3.00pm-5.00pm
Saturday, 31 December 2011: 3.00pm-5.00pm (if the jump is taking place at 4pm)
Sunday, 1 January 2012: 3.00pm-5.00pm (if the jump is taking place at 4pm)
The other parts of the SkyPark such as the infinity pool, restaurants and gardens will remain open to hotel guests and the dining public throughout the day.
“A Great Team behind a Great Brand.” The Body Shop Team (Brunei) wish to express their sincerest gratitude for all continued support year 2011. Thank you so much and rest assured they will continue to strive to give the best products and continue to embrace their core values of protecting our planet. As always, Nature’s Way to Beautiful.
IT IS time to look and feel good with The Body Shop as they are having the “Countdown to New Year” promotion where it is featuring different items everyday as part of the countdown special. The Body Shop is offering their “core bath shower gel” (250ml) for only $6.90, nearly half its initial price of $11.90.
The “core bath shower gels” cleanses the skin and is soap-free, meaning that it will not dry out skin as easily as other generic soap. On December 30, The Body Shop will be offering its “core body butter” (200ml) at $ 15.90. This body butter is an intensive care, creamy all-over body moisturiser which lasts up to 24 hours.
On the last day of 2011, The Body Shop’s popular fragrance, “dreams unlimited eau de parfum” (50ml) will be on offer at $34.90. The uplifting fragrance that can be described as “energetic and positive”, and features notes of citrus, green chilli, white flowers and cedarwood.
In addition to the featured products, The Body Shop’s “Love Your Body” members can enjoy 15 per cent discount on regular priced items, whereas non-members can enjoy a 10 per cent discount. Limited edition gifts are also available for every $69 at any The Body Shop outlets. Customers of The Body Shop can now look and feel good to celebrate the coming of a new year with these amazing promotions.
For more information, drop by any of the closest The Body Shop branches now. Text by Zatty Joanda of The Brunei Times.
Dreams unlimited from The Body Shop
Core Bath Shower Gel from The Body Shop
Take a cue from Kool and the Gang’s classic ditty and celebrate the good times of 2011 as we move into the New Year here at The Empire Hotel & Country Club! Ring in the new year, in luxurious yet affordable style as we offer you not one but TWO choices to see the clock strike midnight; stay for 1-night from B$390 per room per night in a Deluxe E-Club room, inclusive of E-Club benefits for two person, or for just B$400 per room, choose our 2-night New Year’s Weekend Getaway package in a Superior Room including breakfast at Atrium Café.
There are also a ton of events happening around the property on New Year’s Eve such as balloon drop for restaurant diners in the Main Atrium from 11.30pm to 12.15am where up to B$3,000 worth of hotel vouchers, hidden inside the balloons, are waiting to be won! All kinds of prizes are up for grabs and all it takes is a simple ‘pop’ to try your luck. We have also local jazz talents and local DJ’s lined up to keep your ears entertained throughout the night so come on down and get in the groove!
Spaghettini’s is serving an Art Culinaire menu that will get your creative juices flowing with all that color, texture and taste! For B$95 you get to experience true culinary workmanship at its best. A smorgasbord of buffets is also available at Pantai Restaurant, Atrium Café and Li Gong, all for $95 where the likes of Oak-flavored Grilled Lamb Chops on Polenta Cake with Glazed Apricot Rosemary Jus and Apple Chutney, a Live Lobster Station, or Sautéed Crab with Ginger and Spring Onion are just a handful of tasty dishes available for New Year’s Eve.
All prices are subject to 10% Service Charge. For further details on rooms please call 2417788 or dining on 2417700. So come on down to The Empire Hotel and Country Club and celebrate the end of the good, the bad and the plain Jane moments of 2011, this 31st December!
Shaheizy Sam scored the winning goal for the Malaysian team in a 2-1 penalty shoot against the Brunei side in a friendly celebrity futsal match at the Indoor Stadium of the Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex in Berakas last night.
The match had to be decided through a shoot out after the two sides were leveled with a score of 12-12 in the original minutes.
The crowds who thronged the stadium were entertained by the two sides, especially Nabil, Angah and Tauke. Present to watch the match was guest of honour Hj Rosmadee Hj Mohd Daud, Acting Deputy Director of the Department of Youth and Sports, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports. Text by Sahrol Daud and images by Muiz Matdani of The Brunei Press.
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