This morning I went to bandar to see the National Flag raising ceremony in conjunction with the 23rd National Day Celebration (23rd February). The ceremony was held at the open foyer of the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation (in front of the SOAS Mosque).
Please stand for the National Anthem of Brunei Darussalam
Also not forgetting, there was a choir group who sang the patriotic songs during the ceremony.
Click here for more information on the Brunei 23rd National Day Celebration.
Bloggers I saw/met there
Bandar360, Bruneian, Kantalensa and his sidekick, Puzian, SoulJah, UcingItam, Zack. Mr BR was also there as one of the guest for the ceremony.
The venue
Guest of honour was the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, YB Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Dewa Mejar Jeneral (B) Dato Seri Seri Pahlawan Haji Awang Mohammad bin Haji Daud. He arrived around 8:25am. The ceremony started with the recital of Al-Fatihah and Doa, then the opening remark by the Permenant Secretary of Culture, Youth and Sports, YM Dato Paduka Haji Jemat bin Haji Ampal followed by speech from the guest of honour.
Guest of Honour
Personnel from the Royal Brunei Navy then enters to raise the giant national flag of Brunei Darussalam.
Royal Brunei Navy personnel
The giant flag was then handed over by the guest of honour to the Royal Brunei Navy. They raised the giant flag accompanied by the National Anthem.
Please stand for the National Anthem of Brunei Darussalam
Choir group
This is the first time I went to see the ceremony and I didn’t expect it to be a very formal function. Should I knew it earlier, I will wear something more appropriate. Probably then I can get more close up photos.
Click here for more information on the Brunei 23rd National Day Celebration.
Bloggers I saw/met there
Bandar360, Bruneian, Kantalensa and his sidekick, Puzian, SoulJah, UcingItam, Zack. Mr BR was also there as one of the guest for the ceremony.
Today run wasn't that good. I can't finish 60 minutes run non-stop. Check out my run summary below :
Speed against distance
8.5km/h for 0-20 minutes
9.0km/h for 20-40 minutes
9.5km/h for 40-48 minutes
* at this point I was feeling very tired, walk for 2 minutes @ 5km/h
10.0km/h for 50-55 minutes
* again I walk for 2 minutes @ 5km/h
12.1km/h for 57-58 minutes
* that's it... I'm too tired, walk for 2 minutes + 5 minutes cool down
Location : JPMC Gym
Distance : 8.6 KM
Time : 60 minutes
Inclination : 1.0
Calories burn : 697
+ 5 minutes cool down period, see picture
My head was feeling tired after a long project meeting in office. Went to gym for my run to clear my mind. Now I'm feeling more fresh, anyway got to do some more work tonight. Checkout my run summary below :
Speed against distance8.5km/h for 0-20 minutes
9.0km/h for 20-40 minutes
9.5km/h for 40-55 minutes
* 9km in 59.44 minutes
10.0km/h for 55-60 minutes
Location : JPMC Gym
Distance : 9.04 KM
Time : 60 minutes
Inclination : 1.0
Calories burn : 741
+ 5 minutes cool down period, see picture
Adidarwish post a message in my cbox "Why no run?". :)
Yes... I didn't run for the past 4 days. Why?
- Sunday (4/Feb) - Rest day, 2 days of 9km running (Friday & Saturday)
- Monday (5/Feb) - No motivation to run
- Tuesday (6/Feb) - Still the same feeling as Monday
- Wednesday (7/Feb) - Was planning to run but went back quite late. Also need to go UBD for my Mandarin class at 7pm.
So today, I manage to do a short run. Need to be back home before 6:30pm. Location : JPMC Gym
Distance : 5.0 KM
Time : 34.14 minutes
Inclination : 1.0
Calories burn : 414
+ 3~4 minutes walk at 5km/h pace before pressing the "cool down" button
+ 5 minutes cool down period, see picture
I actually missed my first class. I didn't know that first lesson started on the 5th Feb 2007. I thought it starts today. Anywhere, for today lessons we started with learning numbers in Mandarin.
Numerals
One to ten
Number table
Other example: 
Number table
- 10 0000 shí wàn
- 20 0000 èr shí wàn
Dates
Day - Month - Year
hào - yuè - nián
When we say date in Chinese we say it backward i.e. Year, Month then Day. For example todays date 7th February 2007. We say it "èr líng líng qī nián èr yùe qī hào".
Second lesson
nín guì xìng? -
you honorable surname/family name? (direct translation) or
what's your surname
wǒ xìng mohd. nor
I/me surname is mohd. nor
nǐ jiào shénme míngzi?
you call what name? or
What's your name?
wǒ jiào reza
I/me call reza
By next class, student should be able to speak in mandarin :
Second lesson
nín guì xìng? -
you honorable surname/family name? (direct translation) or
what's your surname
wǒ xìng mohd. nor
I/me surname is mohd. nor
nǐ jiào shénme míngzi?
you call what name? or
What's your name?
wǒ jiào reza
I/me call reza
By next class, student should be able to speak in mandarin :
- Say the date of the day
- Say your own phone number
- Tell your birthday date
- Say your name
Bruneian is selling his Canon EOS 20D. Selling price is BND 950.00 inclusive of one 1GB and one 512MB CF Card. If you interested please email to bruneiforever@gmail.com
EOS 20D Major Features
- Lightweight and durable magnesium alloy body
- Canon EOS (EF/EF-S) lens mount, 1.6x focal magnifier
- New 8-megapixel, CMOS image sensor, low-noise / wide dynamic range
- Recording choice of 6 levels of JPEG, CR2 RAW, or RAW plus JPEG (choice of 6 different levels of JPEG)
- All-new 9-point AF unit with high precision cross-type center sensor has one full stop better low-light performance than the EOS 10D
- Ultra-fast start-up time of 0.2 seconds, only 65ms shutter lag time
- Adobe RGB and sRGB color space selection
- New high-speed mirror drive normally found only in pro-level models allows a major reduction in viewfinder blackout time
- Processing parameters include 2 presets, 3 custom sets, adjustable for contrast, sharpness, saturation and color tone, and the new monochrome mode which includes built-in digital filtration for yellow, orange, red and green, and print toning in sepia, blue, purple and green.
- 12 shooting modes, seven Basic Zone modes (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-Up, Sports, Night Portrait and Flash Off) and five Creative Zone modes (Standard Program AE, Shutter-Priority AE, Aperture-Priority AE, Manual and Depth-Of-Field AE)
- 35-zone TTL metering, Evaluative (linked to all focusing points), Center-weighted average, or 9.5% central-area spot metering
- White Balance: Auto, six presets and Manual color temperature (2800-10,000°K in 100° increments) and can be corrected for blue, amber, magenta or green.
- Continuous mode capture: 5fps up to 23 frames (6 frames in RAW mode)
- Shutter speeds: 30 to 1/8,000 seconds, 1/250 sec. flash sync
- Eye level TTL viewfinder with diopter adjustment, illuminated AF points, depth-of-field preview and detailed information display.
- AE bracketing and White balance bracketing
- 1.8 inch, color TFT LCD, 118,000 pixels, 5 levels of brightness
- Playback histogram and up to 10x image zoom
- ISO Range: 100, 200, 400, 800, and 1,600 (3200 with ISO speed extension)
- 18 Custom Functions with 50 settings available
- Built-in E-TTL II popup flash with red-eye reduction.
- Hot shoe for Canon EX Speedlites and standard PC flash sync connector
- CompactFlash Type II card slot, Microdrive and FAT32 compatible
- High-speed USB 2.0 interface for fast image downloads
- Video Out with selectable NTSC or PAL timing
- Powered by new BP-511A Li-ion battery pack with 25% more capacity. CG-580 rapid charger included
I didn't go for my run yesterday and today. Somehow I'm feeling less motivated to run. Anyway, I've been surfing the web tonight, first googling for "motivation to run" ended up looking at some magic tricks videos at "You Tube". Here's one that I would like to share.
I saw a small snake this morning at Bukit Shahbandar. See the photo and video below!
That's not the tongue
I think it's swallowing either a small lizard or a small snake
I think it's swallowing either a small lizard or a small snake
Nothing special about the run today. I was planning to increase my speed after the 50 minutes mark but stomach felt hungry. Slow down to 9.3km/h instead just to finish my 60 minutes run.
Speed against distance
8.7km/h for 0-10 minutes
9.0km/h for 10-20 minutes
9.3km/h for 20-30 minutes
9.7km/h for 30-40 minutes
9.9km/h for 40-50 minutes
* 48th minutes onward, stomach felt hungry :)
9.3km/h for 50-60 minutes
* 9km in 58.05 minutes
Location : JPMC Gym
Distance : 9.26 KM
Time : 60 minutes
Inclination : 1.0
Calories burn : 756
+ 5 minutes cool down period, see picture
For the month of January, all my run were done indoor i.e. JPMC gym treadmill. Below are my run statistics for last month. This figures exclude the 5 minutes cool down period at the end of each run.
Running time
Running distances
Calories burn during run
Summary :
Total running distances : 82.42 KM
Total running time : 9 hours 19 minutes
Total calories burn during run : 6,739
Total running distances : 82.42 KM
Total running time : 9 hours 19 minutes
Total calories burn during run : 6,739
JPMC gym got a new TV installed. I just wonder what happen to the old one. The old one is almost double the size of the new TV. I think the old one is a projection TV but the new one looks like a plasma TV. I don't think it's an LCD TV.
Anyway, my run wasn't that bad today. Still manage to reach 9KM under 60 minutes. Checkout the summary below.
Anyway, my run wasn't that bad today. Still manage to reach 9KM under 60 minutes. Checkout the summary below.
Speed against distance
8.5km/h for 0-15 minutes
9.0km/h for 15-20 minutes
9.3km/h for 20-25 minutes
9.7km/h for 25-35 minutes
* lower leg muscles for both sides feel weak, walk for 1:30 minutes at 5km/h before continue my run again
8.5km/h for 36.30 45 minutes
9.0km/h for 45-50 minutes
9.5 to 10.0 km/h for 50-55 minutes (0.1km/h increase every minutes)
10.2km/h for 55-56 minutes
10.5km/h for 56-59 minutes
13.0km/h for 59-60 minutes
* 9km in 59.43 minutes
Location : JPMC Gym
Distance : 9.1 KM
Time : 60 minutes
Inclination : 1.0
Calories burn : 714
+ 5 minutes cool down period, see picture
Today I don't know what to post about. Actually, I do have few things I wanted to post but I don't feel like posting it today.
Office work have been very busy. My overseas guests just flew back. I haven't been to the gym for 4 days and I miss my treadmill run. BTW... thanks SirT, for providing some updates on the JPMC gym. Tomorrow I must go to the gym to do my 60 minutes run and checkout the new flat screen TV.
What picture can I share today?
I took this photo when I visited Brunei airport control tower. The 3 displays is suppose to show the windspeed at the runway from one end, middle and the other end.
Office work have been very busy. My overseas guests just flew back. I haven't been to the gym for 4 days and I miss my treadmill run. BTW... thanks SirT, for providing some updates on the JPMC gym. Tomorrow I must go to the gym to do my 60 minutes run and checkout the new flat screen TV.
What picture can I share today?
I took this photo when I visited Brunei airport control tower. The 3 displays is suppose to show the windspeed at the runway from one end, middle and the other end.
Airport runway windspeed measurement
I guess I've been spending too much time in the evening with my notebook. Updating my blog, adjusting the template, looking at others blog, looking at my blog stats, checking other sites and repeating the whole process all over again.
Logitech V400 with receiver
I have been using this mouse for almost 7 months. I can say this is the best mouse I've use so far. This mouse use dual laser tracking engine which is suppose to be better than the normal optical mouse.
It's not a bluetooth mouse instead Logitech use their own wireless 2.4GHz. I have not encounter any interferences. The range is around 30 feet. It only use a single AA battery and for my usages normally last me for 2 months before I need to replace the battery.
Back of the mouse
The mouse is compatible with Mac and Windows. I bought it in Singapore for BND 85.00. Not sure where can you get it in Brunei.
Find out more information about this mouse here.
Last night I went to Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) to attend the Mandarin class briefing. 46 people registered to the class. The class need to split into two groups. First group will learn every Monday and Wednesday (7pm to 9pm). The second group every Tuesday and Thursday (7pm to 9pm). Class will start on the 7th February 2007.
So how serious am I to learn mandarin? Checkout the books, CD and dictionary I already bought to help me learn the language. I hope after completing the classes, I'll be able to speak, write and read Mandarin.
So how serious am I to learn mandarin? Checkout the books, CD and dictionary I already bought to help me learn the language. I hope after completing the classes, I'll be able to speak, write and read Mandarin.
My mandarin books & CD collection
Today is a bonus day for government civil servant in Brunei. If you thinking of buying a new handphone, here is a bit of information that I would like to share.
Sony Ericsson K800i
I bought this new Sony Ericsson K800i last night. Bought it just after I sold the Dopod. I survey QQ Station, Incomm, WYWY and DJ to get the best deal I could get. Here's the price summary :
QQ Station - BND 578.00 (no memory card included)
Incomm - BND 598.00 (64MB memory card included), 5% discount using SCB credit card (BND 568.00)
WYWY - I think it's BND 618.00 or 628.00. I never like the package deal from WYWY. Package includes desktop charger plus probably extra battery (mobility brand).
DJ - BND 598.00 cash, 3% interest using credit card.
By the way, QQeStore selling for BND 548.00 and I'm not sure whether the price include memory card. Finally decided to buy it from Incomm using SCB Credit Card. Immediately went to SCB to pay the credit card using the card machine. Save BND 30.00.
Notes :
QQ Station - BND 578.00 (no memory card included)
Incomm - BND 598.00 (64MB memory card included), 5% discount using SCB credit card (BND 568.00)
WYWY - I think it's BND 618.00 or 628.00. I never like the package deal from WYWY. Package includes desktop charger plus probably extra battery (mobility brand).
DJ - BND 598.00 cash, 3% interest using credit card.
By the way, QQeStore selling for BND 548.00 and I'm not sure whether the price include memory card. Finally decided to buy it from Incomm using SCB Credit Card. Immediately went to SCB to pay the credit card using the card machine. Save BND 30.00.
Notes :
- Incomm normally sell at a higher price than the rest of the shops, but personally if the price is not much difference I would still prefer to buy from Incomm. I trust the source where they get the phones and secondly I prefer their warranty.
- 5% discount using SCB credit card at Incomm (I'm not sure the offer end date). Pay-off the credit card immediately to make sure you benefit the saving.
Yesterday wasn't a good run. I was determine to redeem yesterday run. Here's my run summary :
Speed against distance
8.5km/h for 0-30 minutes
* for the first 30 minutes I didn't increase the speed, making sure my leg muscles is fine
9.0km/h for 30-40 minutes
10.0km/h for 40-60 minutes
* 9km in 59.31 minutes
Location : JPMC Gym
Distance : 9.14 KM
Time : 60 minutes
Inclination : 1.0
Calories burn : 741
+ 5 minutes cool down period, see picture
Speed against distance8.5km/h for 0-30 minutes
* for the first 30 minutes I didn't increase the speed, making sure my leg muscles is fine
9.0km/h for 30-40 minutes
10.0km/h for 40-60 minutes
* 9km in 59.31 minutes
Location : JPMC Gym
Distance : 9.14 KM
Time : 60 minutes
Inclination : 1.0
Calories burn : 741
+ 5 minutes cool down period, see picture
Dopod 838 Pro
I'm selling my Dopod 838 Pro. Anyone interested email me at rezafaizal@gmail.com. Click here to read my previous post on this phone.
I also check QQeStore website, they selling for BND1,358.00. I'm selling mine for BND1,100.00 with 1GB micro SD card included.
Getting Started CD, Application CD, Ear piece, Extra stylus and USB cable
Also I haven't open up the accessories included in the box except for the charger and the leather case. Bought it on the 16th December 2006, there another 10½ month left warranty (got receipt).
Why I'm selling?
It's a little bit too bulky for me as I also carry another phone. This phone I use it for my B.Mobile number. I'm planning to get a smaller 3G phone most likely one of the Sony Ericsson phone.
I didn't have a good run today. For the first 10 minutes everything feel fine. Past 10 minutes, my right calf muscles felt a bit tight. At the 20 minutes point, paused for half a minute, do leg stretches and continue running at 8.5km/h. Reach 5km, I felt no mood to continue running. Walk for 5 minutes than press "cool down" button.
Well I guess someone had a good run today! Saw him reach 8km plus.Hopefully tomorrow I can redeem myself.
Location : JPMC Gym
Distance : 5.0 KM
Time : 34.50 minutes
Inclination : 1.0
Calories burn : 414
5 minutes walk at 5.0km/h + 5 minutes cool down period, see picture
Note : One of the big treadmill not working today.
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