The training begins..... This afternoon I was at International School of Brunei (ISB) as the school was preparing for the upcoming Bornoe Global Issues Conference VIII which will be happening in mid-March 2010. Around 22 schools will be participating in this year's edition and according to David Taylor, the Executive Principal of ISB, the numbers have increased and the number of participating schools. They even had to decline around five local schools as they weren't able to accommodate the numbers for the actual event.
Today six schools were involved in the training sessions conducted by the previous participants of the BGIC. The schools were St. Andrew's, Maktab Sains, PTE K, Chung Hua KB, PTE M and Maktab Duli. The other training session for other schools will continue this Thursday. The 22 schools involved include six schools from overseas with over 300 participants which is the biggest conference ever.
More updates on the BGIC soon and I'm sure this event will be a blast. The invited speakers are yet to be confirmed but I shall get some inside scoop if I have the chance.
Baklasia promotion - For Valentine and CNY promo *Click image to find out more*
Baklasia new food item... 
 Rano says woohooo.. it's gonna be a long weekend but the sad part is the "distance". I just have to be patient and keep myself busy with CNY house visits and collecting "red packets" LOL.. CNY is this weekend and so is MLD... I mean Valentine's Day for those who celebrate it.
Last weekend was quite busy: The launch of Next Element, the Learning Ladder Society bazaar, The Red Bull Female Driver selection (congrats Mell and Liana), the launch of the BMW X1, the relaunch of Kreativgarten to name a few. I did miss one of the happening gigs of the year which was by "A Band Once" which drew almost a record 1,400 crowd.. I'm just gonna say WOW!! Well done boys!!! Keep it up!!
I just finished watching Glee Season 1. I decided to watch it because of all the hype that my friends were rambling about and also on a topic trend on Twitter. I have to say it's not bad at all but there are some moments that loses my interest.. But for me, the best episode was the first and the fourth some reason *lol* Syafiq of ABO thinks Glee is gay because of the men singing like Zach Efron.. I don't think Glee is a season for everyone. I kinda enjoyed it but to some extent. It won't be my top 5 favourite series.
So guys, I know most of you are waiting for the RA Twitter Competition.. Well, it is gonna start tomorrow and all I have to say right now is follow me on Twitter (@ranoadidas) and you will just have to participate in the "Question of the Day" and for every mention, you'll get one lucky draw voucher and I will only count the first mention of the question. There will be a bonus question once in a while and that will earn you 10 lucky draw vouchers. The competition will run from tomorrow until 15th April 2010. I shall spare you more of the details tomorrow. So guys, better follow me @ranoadidas on Twitter and stand a chance to win a iPhone/Blackberry Storm, PSP-Go or a Lacie 500Gig Hard Drive. Thanks to the sponsors b.mobile, ETA Games@Cineplex and TTCO Wave Sdn Bhd for the prizes.
Anyway, thanks also to all the HSBC credit card holders who SMS yesterday for the FREE vouchers (movie tickets, Hua Ho vouchers and Kaizen vouchers). HSBC almost had 200 entries and those who SMSed will be notified by today.. So congrats to those who took part and thanks once again guys for taking part on my Twitter "Question of the Day?"
Next Element to rock your world!! Congratulations guys on your newly launch dance club, Next Element, was launched last Sunday 8th February 2010 at the Fitness Zone, The Mall. It's good to see a few dance clubs in Brunei and I'm very impressed with Hamdi or Kham, the Managing Director of Element of Creative Movement (ECM) and his team for the dedication and determination of pursuing this journey.
I knew Hamdi back in the days of Relentless Entertainment and now they have create a new team, a new vision and creating new interest for the youth and sending a positive message that "Dance can change a person to be a better individual". I totally agree with that notion.. Do you know that we all naturally like to dance but depends on the environment, right? Just look at the number of dance clubs that have been increasing and this shows that there's a demand in Brunei.
The guest of honour during the launch was Anais Maro, Director of Alliance Francaise de Brunei, who officiated the ribbon cutting ceremony to open the new dance studio. She was very excited about the new dance club and very supportive of their initiative. She wishes Next Element all the success in the near future and hopes for the dance industry to grow.
The Next Element instructors
The Managing Director of ECM, Hamdi
Anais, the guest of honour
The guests who turned up that day
The dance studio is officially opened
For your info, classes have already begun for those interested to join. The variety of dances include popping, hip-hop, locking, footwork, street dance, b-style and many more. ECM also offers beginners to advance level up to 15 sessions per week.
You can drop by Fitness Zone, The Mall for more details or you can call 7190 484 for more info. Below are pictures taken during the launch where the dance instructors demo-ed their dance moves to the audience. So guys, what are you waiting for? Do register now!!!
SCB hands over "Learning Room". Standard Chartered Bank (Brunei) has been very supportive of Brunei Darussalam AIDS Council (BDAC) and recently SCB handed over a refurbished "learning room" to BDAC.
“Standard Chartered strongly believes that education is the key to making a difference in reducing the spread of HIV and AIDS, as well as addressing and reducing the stigma that surrounds one of the biggest global challenges the world faces,” said Danny Quah, CEO Standard Chartered Bank in his address during the handover ceremony.
The Learning Room, located at the Banglo Maktab Duli PMAMB in Gadong, can accommodate up to 50 persons in a theatre-style setting and has a portable projector screen, portable projector and white board to facilitate learning and discussion.
“We would also like to thank the BDAC and its members for giving us the opportunity to work with them, all for the mutual objective of spreading education on HIV and AIDS in our community,” Quah added.
On behalf of BDAC was Hjh Rosmah, the Honorary Treasurer, who received the handover of the plaque for the Learning Room from Danny Quah.
Hjh Rosmah of BDAC and Danny Quah of SCB
The refurbished learning room
The guests have a sneak peak of the room
Group photo with BDAC and SCB
Special promotion for N&W. Nails & Wax has been around for more than a year and but the name suggests more than just "nails and wax". Nails & Wax provides services like "Facial and Massage" as well which is handled by a well recommended masseuse Lulu. So you'll be really pampered throughout the process ;)
So what are you ladies waiting for? And the great this is for 1st timers, you can enjoy 50% off all facial and massage treatments! So they are just a call away ----> 718 2884... Below are the promotions going on for the next few weeks!!! Starting from 8th Jan 2010 till 10 Feb 2010.
So what are the ongoing promotions? NAIL POLISH (OPI, ESSIE, CHINA GLAZE, ORLY) From USA is now selling for two @ $30. I can say it's the lowest price you can find here..
Cheap deal at Nails & Wax
Then don't forget the Nails & Wax also does nail art on your nails (Refer below) and if you want to impress yourself for the festive season (CNY), then you can drop by Nails & Wax and get them done. But you need to make appointment first and for students, there's a 15% discount for students so that sounds like a good deal :)
Some of SY's artwork
Take your pick and there's more
Or you want to look red to match the festive season
Time fly so fast and yes, it's almost Chinese New Year which also falls on Valentine's Day. So aren't you guys excited about the festive season? Well, I'm kinda not since she will be outstation for a family trip. Anyway, that's besides the point..
Most of you will want to dress up and look pretty and gorgeous for the big day (CNY/Valentine's). So there's still ample time to be pampered (mani+pedi or massage or facial) or be waxed by the Waxing Guru Stephanie Yi. She will leaving on Valentine's Day so she still can service you ladies until the 13th February so you can impress your men *LOL*
Please call for appointment at 223 2884 or 718 2884... to book in early!!
Valentines Day Promotion
Full monte waxing @ $130 (if you want to impress your hubbies lol) and you'll get one FREE underarm waxing worth $30. For other waxing services, there will be a 15% discount from 11 Jan 2010 till 12 Feb 2010.
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