Octopus BG-E8 battery grip review

When it is on my EOS550D

What inside the box battery grip, user manual and the battery slots.

At last after a few month of ordering and booking it from the Stylefree Cameras @ Facebook, I managed to get my Octopus BGE8 battery grip order which can be used on the Canon E0S550D. As a third party option from getting the original it managed to save a few bucks compared to buying the original grip which cost around B$200 plus while this one cost me B$100.

When mounted it on my Canon EOS550d it feel very comfortable especially when shooting vertically. Besides in case of emergency the AA battery slot can be used where you can buy the AA at nearest shop in case your battery pack dries up of damaged. Anywhere so far no problems in using it.

Lowepro Terraclime 10 review

The memory card pocket on the Terraclime 10

My Yashica digital camera fitted into the bag

The set of the Terraclime 10

Bags made from PET bottles

95% from recycled material

Somehow look like a smiley face .lol.

Recently just bought the Lowepro Terraclime 10 camera bag from the Hua Ho Tanjong Bunut at a discount price around B$19. Just buying it as backup bag for my mini digital camera as previously I already have original camera bag. The Terraclime 10 is said too be made from PET bottle as the package tell it so. Also the paper packaging is also made from recycled material. The Terraclime range is part of Lowepro support to Polar Bear conservation.

The package consist of the packaging, the bag and lastly the strap. The internal of the bag also includes a pocket to store memory cards as well as its box. So far it is so good as it is locked by using locked type lock and not velcro as my other bags do so. It is also comfortable to hook it up on my belt during my travel.

First Hari Raya Prayer at Kiudang New Mosque

Today 1 September 2011, Wednesday is not only meanigful for all Muslims around Brunei which celebrate their Hari Raya for the Hijrah year 1432, but it is also a remarkable moment for Kiudang and surrounding villages at Tutong District as they perform their first Hari Raya prayer at the Kiudang New Mosque. Enjoy some photos from today event

Scene during HM visit to Belait District

Several photos which are shoot by me during His Majesty visit to Belait District last 18 July 2011.

Photo from my Fake Iphone =)

Not bad hehehe

Kiarong Primary school held appreciation day

In order to appreciate the involvement of teachers and Parent Teacher Association (PTA) members for their contribution in improving the Dato Ratna Haji Muhammad Jaafar Primary School, Kiarong the school recently (30 April 2011, Saturday) held an appreciation day.

Present to as the special guest to the event was Hj.Awang bin Hj.Ghani, Action Senior Supervisor of Brunei 1 and 3 schools. Also present was the school headmisteress Cikgu Hjh Taibah binti Hj.Ahmad as well as the school teaches and pupils parents. The event started with the reciatal of Al-Fatihah and thanksgiving prayer followed by the opening remarks of the school principal representatives. The special guest then present token of appreciation and certificates to PTA members, teachers and students who are involved in the “Numeracy Intervention” project which are implemented at the school to improve the pupils skills in mathematics.

A special performance by the pupils which consists of choir, physical movement drills and “Samalindang” dance was also performed for those who present. The special guest also launched the school “I love Books” section which are established at the school to improve the reading skills. An exhibition on the school projects namely the Dato Ratna Kiarong Intervention On Numeracy (DR.K’s IN) and Creative month of Design and Technology (D&T) was also showcased to the special guest and those who present to the event.

APB exhibition ends with high note

24 April 2011 Sunday - The Academy Of Brunei Studies (APB), Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) yesterday afternoon concluded its three day traditional industries exhibition. The exhibition which started last Friday (22 April 2011) at the Times Square Shopping Complex, Berakas concluded yesterday (Sunday, 24 April 2011) at 4:00pm.

The exhibition which are held in conjunction with UBD 25^th anniversary and to celebrate the tenth year APB producing graduates are conducted by APB third year undergraduates features over 50 research conducted by the students which focused on the traditional industries in Brunei ranging from food industries, services industries as well as crafts and skills industries. Also been featured during the exhibition are research conducted by APB second and final year undergraduates.

According to one of the APB undergraduates exhibiting his research Mohd Zaiem said “During the exhibition the public response are very overwhelming, most of them applaud the APB as well as UBD effort in exposing such traditional industries as they see the exhibition can be a foundation to expose the rare as well as unknown traditional industries which are not known to the public” He also added that during the three day exhibition a Gulingtangan performance as well as quizzes are held for the visitors.

Meanwhile a members of public from Lambak Kanan said “We as public see the students effort are good as such exhibition not only help to expose the students to expose their research results but at the same time it can be a way to help the local Small Medium Enterprise (SMEs) to expose their products to the public through its students.”

This year exhibition was bigger than the previous edition where it saw the involvement of nearly 150 APB students, UBD Volunteering students as well as APB lecturers. It also attracts over 500 visitors from all ages which are recorded during the three day exhibition. The committee also would like to thanks all parties especially researched individuals and sponsors for making the research and event a successful event.

The Core food court opens to public

The food court at the UBD new residential college located at the central building or popularly known as "The Core" had extended its operation to the public residing at the nearby areas.

Currently they are five operators operating each doors of the shops at "The Core". Since its soft launching few months back the public response at the food court are overwhelming. The food court opening is not only able to cater the UBD students residing at the new residential college complex but it also open to the public as an initiative by UBD to bind ties with the local community

According to one of the officer at the new residential college Mrs Raianon Hamid said "Since the operators started operations one by one few months back the public response are very overwhelming especially during lunch time. Currently the food courts operators served various food according to their field such as fast food, Indian food, Malay food and beverages". She also added that currently the UBD management are under progress to expand the "The Core" building usage and not only concentrate on food court but more shops such as souvenir shops and minimart will be open soon.

Currently there are five operators operating their shops namely The Ideal Cafe and Grill, The Ur-Got dessert and snack which is newly established at UBD, Sabra restaurant and catering, Jessamina Restaurant and Cafe and UBD corporation beverages shop.