SCB's Ang-Pow Lucky Dip *click image to find out more*

Rano says today I'm supposed to do some coverage on the LegCo session which is happening right now at the Legislative Council. I'm not too sure how the public can participate in the forum but it will be nice if they could come up with a way for the public to get involved. I believe topics such as the credit cards will be raised as it has affected consumer spending behaviour and of course, the economy.

This weekend, as I've mentioned earlier, I will be pretty tied up as I'm volunteering for logistics and assisting a course. So I have to turn down almost all invitations for coverage but I will be attending the opening of ISB Borneo Global Issues Conference VIII at the International Convention Centre.

So did you guys read of my post on the preferred local photographers in Brunei Darussalam? Interesting results I must say and a few of my friends asked if who are my favourite photographers. Ok, if I were to choose three photographers for my wedding *LOL*, it will be Jan Shim, David Cheok and a toss of a coin between Ahim Rani of Candid Syndrome Brunei and Jason Ong. So there you go, peeps.. I've given my honest answer ;) There were some notable mentions that didn't make the top ten in terms of votes and they are Wafiy M and Aiman Besar who both had a few votes too.

Speaking of photography, sometimes I wish I dedicate some time on my photography. I never shoot in RAW or I never do much post-processing on my pictures. Is there a workshop on editing photos? Or is anyone who are experienced in this field willing to teach me? LOL.

Oh yeah, I have yet to do my review on my Ayam Penyet outing.. Maybe I will post it this weekend and you can see if my reviews are spot on or not. People asked me if I'm sick of it yet and yes, at one stage I was because I had like 8 Ayam Penyet in 4 days LOL. All in all, I had 12 Ayam Penyet to date and I think it's about time I do my posting. However, I still want to try the Ayam Penyet at Ahad's Burger and apparently, the KB-ians are raving about it.. So yes, I will make a trip there one day :)

Anyway, guys, don't expect much coverage this weekend because of my hectic schedule and do enjoy your weekend and love yourself more :D It's amazing how it can uplift you without you realising it ;)

Below are some shots of today's news and I wish I'm at the LegCo right now.. But now I'm catching it live on RTB 1 and as @TareqM said, "It should be an interesting LegCo this year." I hope to cover the session next week and update you guys on the topics that are being discussed.

Prince Jefri Bolkiah attending this morning's LegCo

How the LegCo looks like inside the LegCo building

Today's headline in The Brunei Times

RA Twitter Competition *click image to find out more*

One more month to go. RA Twitter Competition: follow @ranoadidas on Twitter and participate in the "Question of the Day" and you can stand a chance to win iPhone 3Gs, PSP-Go handheld and Lacie 500 Gig Hard Drive. The twitter competition will be ongoinguntil 15th April 2010. So every three to four days,"Question of the Day" will be posted on http://www.twitter.com/ranoadidas and all you have to do is participate by mentioning @ranoadidas as you answer the respective questions.

So far the responses have been great and it's good to know that my Internet users are active in Twitter. Some even find Facebook annoying and prefer to spend more time on Twitter. Yes, yes... I'm confident that Twitter will be on par as Facebook or even more addictive in the near future.

So today's Question of the Day is pretty easy but you still need to do some homework or some sort.. Well, it ain't that hard anyway.. With the power of Google, you can get your answer for today's Question of the Day and this is the first time that you need to get the answer correctly for QOTD.

Then all you have to do is mention @ranoadidas and give your answer and you stand a chance to win an iPhone 3Gs. And guess what, you will also stand a chance to win 3 Mercedes key chains and 5 invitation tickets to catch F1 Live Broadcasting at Gadong Showroom this Sunday evening. The prizes for the Mercedes-Benz merchandise are sponsored by Jati Transport Sdn Bhd. The QOTD for this round ends Friday midnight.

Twinkle-Twinkle products. There will be a showcase this Saturday at the Polo and Riding Club Poolside to showcase the some bling-bling casing for Blackberry and Nokia E71 and E63. They are also bringing in Kenneth Jane Lane accessories (click here. For more info, you can contact Watiey 867 7370.

Cocktail reception for Twinkle Twinkle this Saturday

Asah Mata Workshop. I attended a worked hosted by Ahim Rani of Candid Syndrome Brunei and the facilitated by Saiful Nang of Candid Syndrome and it's such a great workshop to start off with. The idea of the workshop is for the participants to understand the concept of "Photo Essay" and wow, it's not that easy to create one.

No matter how good your photos are but if it doesn't relate to the concept or topic of the essay, then the photos are useless. Saiful Nang and Ahim Rani gave some pointers and constructive criticism on some of the assignments given to the participants. Around 50 photographers signed up for the 2-day workshop and I believed many benefited from it as well. I hope to see more photography workshop in Brunei.

Win Cash Reward$. “B-Mobile’s Loyalty program is organising a new ‘Flash & win Cash’ Campaign from this 1st March -31st May 2010. This campaign is aimed at creating more awareness of B-Mobile’s Loyalty Program in which B-Mobile customers (both postpaid & prepaid) can enjoy great savings when they spend at over 70 of B-Mobile’s participating merchants. Each month for 3 months, B-Mobile will be giving away BND$500 cash for those who purchase & dine by using the Loyalty Club Card or flashing the SMS Rewards (type ‘Rewards’ and send it to 38383 for prepaid user). Some of the merchants in conjunction with this ‘Flash & Win Cash’ Campaign are also coming up with better offers/promos than the usual offer for the next 3 months.

There are QAF Eurokars, LJ Tuition School, Sin Hup Huat & Max Centre, Rizqun International Hotel, Laniege, The Centrepoint Hotel, Century Travel, Abdul Razak Apartment, Underten, Shopilicious Zone, Ideal Cafe & Grill, Baklasia, MS Titanstar: Aussino, Paloma, Pick & Mix Chocolate Paradise, Dewi Martha Tilaar, Cheezbox, Gripps Cafe, QQestore, QQ Mobile Shop, Eyewear Optical Co., Twinkles Jewellery, Rainforest Gallery, J.L Jewellery, Deseo , Classic Touch House ware and Gifts and Pro Auto K.

For a full list of the other merchants (click here). Any b.club member that spends at any of the listed merchants will be given a voucher in which they have to fill in and attach with their receipt of spending and that will be pulled into a draw for the cash prize. Winners will only be announced in June 2010. For more info visit www.b.mobile.com.bn/rewardclub or call B-Mobile’s call centre177.”