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Never trust a skinny cook
This is so far the best Indonesian cuisine in Brunei. I've seen many around in Brunei but Pondok Sari Wangi, hands down is the best. Maybe I'm biased because I love their beef rendang and telur beladur. Of course, their signature dish is the ayam penyet.
For the month of Ramadhan, Pondok Sari Wangi is offering Sungkai buffet and it has been an overwhelming response from the beginning. So my suggestion is to do advance booking to avoid disappointment. Their best dish is definitely the crab (different flavours) but only served on alternate days. So if you are craving for crabs, make sure that you call them for information.
The buffet line is served at all three outlets of Pondok Sari Wangi (Gadong, Sengkurong and Citis Square). If you prefer to order ala carte or set menu, it's only available after 7:30pm.
Garlic Crab
Lemon Fish
Mapo Taufu with mince chicken
Sotong sambal
Chicken Touco
Great crowd that night
I suggest you book two days in advance to avoid disappointment
Sayur Lodeh
Empal Serunding
I like the bingka susu
Fish ball soup
Hello Fina and Tisya
We had tons of the garlic grab
My sidekick photographer :p
Have you tried dining at Kimchi Restaurant? If you taste bud feels for Korean food, check out Kimchi Restaurant. I am a big fan of their BBQ stuff. On my last visit a few nights ago, it was totally packed. To be honest, it has been fully booked for the past few nights. I had to do advance booking to ensure my slot. So you know what it means when it's advance booking time. It means the restaurant is really good value for money and also delicious.
I brought Coey as my Sungkai guest and it was her first Sungkai outing too. What is her rating? She was impressed with the marinated meats for the BBQ grill which is part of the All-You-Can-Eat from the Kimchi menu. They also served the usual small appetizers for those choosing the all-you-can-eat menu.
They also offer Ramadhan vouchers. For take-away customers, there will be a 15% discount from 2pm to 5pm daily during Ramadhan.
Follow their IG on @kimchibrunei for updates or their Facebook Page. Hurry since there's only less than two weeks left before the end of Ramadhan 😀
The appetizers as part of the all-you-can menu
My guest for the night – Coey
Meat, meat, meat… I love the marination on the meat.. Thumbs up!!!
Using the hot plate grill
Grilling the meat
Grilled to perfection
Seafood pancake
Kimchi fried rice
Patbingsu Orea and Banana… What a nice way to end the meals!!!
A fan of shabu-shabu and you know there have been many restaurants that offer hot pot stuff. Now they have two branches – one at Batu Bersurat and the other at Delima. I sungkai-ed this time at the Batu Bersurat branch.
They provide different kinds of Set Meals to your liking during the month of Ramadhan. I opted for the ala carte since I don't really eat that much. But for those who choose to have ala carte, Shabulicious offer 15% discount only during Ramadhan. And guess what? The 15% discount deal ends until 2am. So which means you can also enjoy sahur at their establishment. The last order will be at 1am. Tomorrow (Tuesday, 8th July) they will be having a 30% discount for all BIBD Credit Card holders. So swipe away and enjoy the 30% discount.
Visit our branches Shabulicious Delima Square and Shabulicious Restaurant, Batu Bersurat, Gadong and dial their hotlines: 2338333 (Delima) 2451000 (Batu Bersurat).
This is my customary dishes for shabu-shabu
The platter enough for two pax
Vegetables are good for your health 😀
Plenty of sauces and spices to choose from. My favourite are the minced garlic with sambal.
The atmosphere at Shabulcious
That expression 😮
My guests for Sungkai
Grab this awesome deal tomorrow at Shabulicious
You can choose also special meal sets and it ranges from Meal A to Meal C
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One more ride
Pg Mohd Nasir celebrating his birthday with his friends last night
Pg Mohd Nasir with his late minute replacement horse flown from Germany named Federiko in the recent SEA Games 2015 in Singapore
Happy birthday to our dedicated equestrian rider Pg Mohd Nasir and I still owe him a write up on his horse riding journey in the recent SEA Games in Singapore. I happened to catch his final ride in the Jumping finals event a few weeks' ago and it was also the first time that I saw him live in action. So, guys, just to let you know this is a late post 😀
Though he didn't win or get a podium finish for his efforts, he did the best he could in the finals given the limited resources. There were many set backs along his SEA Games journey. Just like in all sports, there's always politics and that sure can play a huge role on your targets as an athlete.
Let' me sum up what Pg Mohd Nasir shared with me back in Singapore. He couldn't ride his own horse that he has connection with for many years. So instead he had to settle with a last minute replacement which flew from Germany and the horse's name is Federiko (love the skin too). Secondly Pg Nasir only sat on his replacement six times coming into the competition. Normally it take years to get the horse used to the environment especially competitive ones. So kudos to Pg Nasir on having that courage to make use of the available resources and compete for the love of the country.
After visiting the stable area for the SEA Games competition, it was kinda of an eye opener. I realised how much investment it takes to be in this sport. I saw all the equipments and the kit for the horse and the rider and that alone is already a hefty investment. The recurring cost will be the food supply for the horses because you will need to feed the horses to make sure they are in good shape for the competition.
The other huge cost will be cargo-ing the horse equipment and also the transporting the horse from A to B especially when it's international delivery. I saw Pg's portable cabinet where he stashed his equipments and apparel and he said the whole thing averagely weighs at 150 kg. Now just imagine how much that would costs to transport by air *gulp*
Now I can imagine other regional riders will go through the same ordeal and cost factor will be an issue. So yea, horse riding is not a cheap hobby indeed while joining competition is a whole new level. Most of the athletes from other countries are being funded or sponsored by their respective countries. For Pg Anak Nasir, it was a unique situation. He competed in his own expense but with a huge disadvantage that he couldn't ride his own personal horse from Belgium due to technically issues.
Pg Mohd Nasir in action. Image courtesy of Samlee
Talking to the Brunei officials of the SEA Games after the competition
Did you know that you can't many any noise such as cheering or clapping when the riders are in action?
He ran off to the Malaysian team to celebrate on his friend's gold achievement #priceless
I managed to only catch the final ride. Well done, buddy, on making this far.
Here are some words from Pg Anak Nasir himself.
"I never want to blame the horse (Federiko) for sure even though the final day he let me down. Then again we are new together. We only sat six times. In this technical courses, we get into funny situations and normally the rider know the horse and vice-versa. From there, we will know how to react on situations. If I was riding my personal horse, I wouldn't have this problem (penalties on his rounds).
Honestly, to come this far and considering all the issues to source for a horse a week before the Games, I'm quite happy to reach this far. My first two rides with zero penalties on the first day was a dream situation. However, with these technical courses, it will boil down to the horse and the rider so bonding is very important. I know I did my best with the given situation and I am doing it for the country 110%. It's a very challenging situation for me and I will be back next time."
Nicely way to sum up by Pengiran on his SEA Games experience. One quote that I like though was when he quoted that competing in the Games is like "going to war with a knife" meaning that he has no ammunition. It would have been a different story should his horse made it to Singapore for the Games.
All in all, I truly enjoyed watching the equestrian event and it was also my first experience. I could see all the dedication and passion from the riders. I have high respect to all the riders indeed. Perhaps the highlight for Pengiran Anak Nasir was when his friend from Malaysia Sharmini Ratnasingham who just beat Catherine Yen Yu Chew of Singapore in a split second timing to win gold. I saw Pengiran running from one to another end to celebrate with the Malaysian team.
To finish off my summary, Happy birthday day buddy and let's catch up with the boys before you fly off to train again. You can follow him on instagram @pg_nasir
With the supporters from Brunei Darussalam
His trusted and most important companions of his horse riding journey – the coach and the groomer.
His wardrobe cabinet is a must where he brings every he rides in the world. This weighs at least 150 kilos. His groomer will take care of his wardrobe.
This is how he keep his riding boots
Pg Mohd Nasir with the Malaysian team
We did good after the competition because we all went for shopping therapy in Singapore. When is round 2? 😀
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Be more alert
It was the first time that I dined at a fast food joint for breaking my fast this year and that is at Burger King 😀 Currently Burger King have a special promotion dubbed the Ramadhan Family Deal and it comes in four different sets – Crispy and Tender, Flame-Grilled, Mixed and Whopper. So which one will suit you best? Surprisingly the mixed set has been selling well
Now why should you go for the set meals? One thing for sure is that you will save from $12 to $14 if you buy in a set. Very ideal if you come with your friends and families and you can enjoy the privilege. Furthermore, you will get a free gift from Burger King – BK mug and a coca-cola plate.
The Crispy and Tender set includes two chicken royals and one chicken grill whilst the Flame-Grilled set consists of two Whopper Juniors and a single Texas beef.
Both, priced at $19.90, also consist of chicken tempura nuggets along with large drinks and fries for three people.
On the other hand, the Mixed set contains two double mushroom Swiss and two chicken tender grill and the Whopper set has two Whoppers and two Western Whopper Juniors.
At a price of $27.90, both sets too have large drinks and fries that are enough four people.
For those who ordered any of the sets can also add $1 for a Taro Turnover, limited to five pieces a set. Furthermore, if one finishes a drink, just refill the cups with a top-up of $1.50.
For those who are interested, visit its nearest branch or call 2220215 or check out its Facebook Page and Instagram @burgerkingbrunei.
Buy a set and you will get a Burger King mug and Coca-Cola plate
Rara was in full of joy that night
Members of the media dining at Burger King
Customers dining at BK for Sungkai
Add $1 for a taro turnover 😀 Yummm!!! My favourite
My brother has been active in the news as of late. Keep it up!! Recently he handed over donation to KACA (Centre for Children with Special Needs). YAM Pg Anak Abdul Mun'im, Managing Director of PAR Corporaton Sdn Bhd handed over to KACA Managing Director, Hj Abdul Alim Hj Othman. Later today my brother will officiate the opening of Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at Mata-Mata this afternoon. Image courtesy of Norliha Din of The Brunei Times.
Be more alert in school premises nowadays for the sake of your children
News have been circulating about the perpetrator who had the intention to cause a stir in the local community. He was apprehended by the Royal Brunei Police Force and being charged for molesting an 11-year girl on the premises of St. Andrew's School. Man, that's my former school during my primary and second years.
I'm glad the police managed to apprehend 28 year old Pg Shahirul Hamadi Pg Hj Jaya. Apparently it's not the first time he has been involved in similar incidents.
According to the report, a St Andrew's School teacher filed a police report describing how an unknown man tried to force a female student into his car. The girl managed to get away from the man and immediately informed a teacher who tried to give chase. The teacher also reported that the suspect touched the girl on her chest and tried to coerce another student into his vehicle.
He is now on trial and being charged. He could be facing up to five years in prison with whipping if convicted of outraging the modesty of the female student. His next hearing will be on 9th of July. Let's hope justice is served.
CEO of the bank, Rino (Donny) Donosepoetro, CEO of SCB (center seated) with the associates of Standard Chartered Brunei at Tardinak D' Polo recently. Image courtesy of SCB.
More than 100 staff from Standard Chartered Bank broke fast together at Tarindak D'Polo, Jerudong Park Polo & Riding Club last Wednesday.
The sungkai gathering was organised by the bank through its Recreation Club, which regularly organises staff engagement activities and feature a wide range of activities to cater to various lifestyles of their employees from active sports to leisure activities. Some recent activities included movie outing, regular yoga, badminton and basketball sessions as well as mini bowling tournament.
CEO of the bank, Rino (Donny) Donosepoetro, said: "This being my first Ramadhan here in Brunei, I am delighted to have sungkai together with our staff members outside of work as well as get to know more of the local culture around this season. We believe staff engagement initiatives such as these would encourage more open communications and strengthen team dynamics when staff get to know each other better thereby reflecting the values we hold as being trustworthy, responsive and international."
To find out more about Standard Chartered Bank and its career opportunities, visit www.sc.com/en/careers.
Get your hair serviced at Camellia Hair & Beauty
People are now busy with Hari Raya shopping for fabrics, decks and food. Let's not forget that we need to groom ourselves to before Hari Raya which means pampering yourself at the salon.
There's a new salon for your info and it's located at Serusop area. It's called Camellia Hair & Beauty and the prices are pretty reasonable if you ask me. The salon is only cater for female. There are able to provide the usual services (cut, trim, was, blow) and also other services such as waxing, facial, foot spa, mani and pedicure.
Currently they are having a special promotion with a 50% discount on straightening, digital perming, normal perming and coloring as well. On top of this, they will also give free treatment. Good deal indeed.
The salon is located on 1st floor, Unit 2, Simpang 94 at Delima. For appointments, you can reach Betty Goh (872 3396) or Annabelle (865 5316). Grab this opportunity while you can and pamper yourself. I think all the ladies will love the head massage while shampooing. Well, my friends did.
Betty is a certified hairstylist
Their best part of the service – shampooing
Both sisters loved it :p
A small unit area
The services available and even a 50% on selected services
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The story so far
Review of Terminator: Genisys starring Rano Iskandar with his regular co-host @delgoh and guest Nee Khern
So we are at the half-way mark of Summer movies and it has been a spectacular trip for the past two months (May and June movies). As compared to last year's summer movies, this is way better. Last year, we have the likes of X-Men: Days of Future Past, Guardians of the Galaxy, Transformers: Age of Extinction, Maleficent, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and Godzilla. So on average, not all were above average with my disappointments of Age of Extinction, Maleficent and Spidey. The one that I love the most for last year's summer movies was Dan of the Planet of the Apes (I watched it three times).
So how did it far this summer? We have two months to go but I'm very excited to share about the first half of it. I would say that my predictions with Del Goh for the top summer box office are off the mark because we predicted that no movies will come close to Avengers: Age of Ultron. Just last weekend, Jurassic World overtook Age of Ultron and now currently stands USD 50 million more than the Avengers' sequel. From the looks of it, JW will have the chance to beat AOU in the month or so. We shall see.
In terms of value and entertainment, yes, it's slightly better than 2014. My best pick so far is Mad Max: Fury Road and I caught this 3 times (normal screen, 3D and IMAX 3D). Woohoo. I just can't wait for the blu-ray. Movies like Pitch Perfect 2, Avengers, Jurassic World and Spy have been great. There are some passable summer movies such as San Andreas and maybe, just maybe The Minions. What I couldn't wait is Inside Out which will only be available in mid August :/ *shrugs* The few movies that haven't struck my chord is Tomorrowland.
I caught Arnold's latest flick – Terminator Genisys. It ain't a classic but it will still keep you entertained. I didn't like Terminator: Rise of the Machines so I'm happy that I came out of the cinema, feeling contented but nothing more. Do listen to my podcast review or just click on the Terminator image above. I just hope that Magic Mike XXL will outpaced Terminator Genisys in the summer box office so I can win my wager against Del Goh 😀
There are still a few more movies that I'm looking forward to – Inside Out, Fantastic Four, Ant-Man, Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, Ted 2, Trainwreck and Pixels.
Do watch out for our best summer movies of 2015 in August. For now, enjoy the magic of movies.
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Power up with Mr. Brown
My friends call me the King of Powerbanks because I carry at least 3 with me at all times. As you know I'm addicted to my smartphone and so I would need tons of juice for my phone. Now it's a great time to get yourself another set of power banks because as you know that these battery packs have a life cycle.
If you are hunting for one, I suggest you head off to Concepts Computer and try out their APC Power Packs. Now power banks have become more affordable as compared to previous years. Concepts Computer will be doing an APC promotion where with every purchase of the APC Power Pack, either the APC M5 5000mAH power pack ($38) or the APC M10 10,000mAH power pack ($58), are entitled to a free charger cable worth $12. This is just not any cable as it has a special adapter that can support Android and IOS smartphones.
It also has two USB ports on the 2.4A charging port ideal for tablets and the 1A charging port ideal for smartphones.
If you are worried about over charging or short circuit, not to worry since the APC ones are able to prevent that from happening. Cool, huh?
The APC M-series Power Pack comes with a free cable in-box but does not provide choice for connectibility, the add-on free USB cable (worth $8) provided by Concepts Computer with every purchase of the APC Power Pack, will offer a choice of either micro USB for most Android devices or iPhone's proprietary connection for the latest iOS devices. For more information on APC and their full-range of power-based solutions, please visit your nearest Concepts Computer showroom or call 2233551/2/3.
APC Power Banks at Concepts Computer now comes with the dual adapter socket for Android and IOS smartphones
On another note, Concepts Computer achieved a new milestone for being awarded a Top Achiever by APC for 2014-2015. Hats off to Ryan Lieu, sales executive and person-in-charge of APC products in Concepts Computer. He was rewarded with a trip to Taiwan for an APC Partner Incentive Trip two weeks ago to celebrate Concepts Computer's achievement.
Zul And Rahman, Marketing Executive of Concepts Computer with Ryan Liew, sales executive and person-in-charge of APC products
Ryan Liew flew to Taiwan recently to celebrate Concepts Computer success
Concepts Computer also have been active in sports activity such as basketball. They were recently involved in Sukan Ria last month and almost made it to the quarter finals. Now Concepts Computer will be holding a basketball competition for the veterans and seniors slated for this month. It will be called Concepts Veterans Cup 2015.
Kingston Beverage & Creamery Sdn Bhd will be their official sponsor for the Concepts Veterans Cup 2015. the Concepts Veterans Cup 2015 basketball tournament is a way to promote a healthier lifestyle among those aged 40 years old and above, and create awareness for the love of basketball among the public. The matches will be played at Batu Bersurat basketball court.
Kingston Beverage & Creamery the official sponsors for Concepts Veterans Cup 2015
The handing over of jerseys for Concepts Computer basketball team
Recently the man behind Concepts Computer celebrated his birthday at the outlet. In conjunction with his 60th birthday, he held a Sungkai outing for his staff, dealers and also members of the media. Too bad I wasn't able to taste the catering from Seri Kandi but the food looked really tasty. Thank you again to Mr. Vincent Pao for all the support you have given this past year or so and I wish you happy belated and have a wonderful year ahead.
Happy Birthday Mr. Vincent Pao
Vincent Pao and Alice Chan with the members of the media
Vincent Pao and Alice Chan with the associates of Concepts Computer
Food ready to be served
I'm in love again with Mr. Brown 😀 Loving the fact they have offering more content. It was a bit weird holding a different size can of Mr. Brown but man, it does taste good. Now available at selected stores – Jaya Hypermart Gadong, Orbit (Jln Muara), Utama Grand, Hong Bee, Adri (Mata-Mata), Jaya (KB) and Aprina (Jerudong) and all Raimmar Mini Marts.
For those who want no sugar and no milk, this is the one. Now available in your local stores.
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Remember eating matters
Small, cozy and just right. Sometimes you don't need a big place or plenty of choices. Sometimes all you want is a simple buffet that can satisfy your cravings. All for $10.80, you can enjoy some of the selected dishes from Kausar Cafe. The Bryani Rice, the Chicken Tandoori and the beef dishes are my favourites.
I'm amazed how Nizam, sole proprietor of Kausar Cafe, had made changes to the restaurant after he took over two years ago and the quality is very consistent. He now manages both Kafe Kausar and Tandoor Restaurant.
It's a good idea to make reservations as well. It was full house last night and I'm sure they are the regular patrons of Kafe Kausar and they know what to expect.
I don't mind dining here again and even at Tandoor. Easy to find parking and away from the traffic. Keep up the great work you have invested in Kafe Kausar, Nizam and thank you so much for your support these years. You can also follow them on instagram @kausarkafe. Location wise: Kiulap (saw row with Misato restaurant)
Channa Masala and Bhini Fry 😀
Crowd helping on the buffet
Bhindi Fry
Chicken Tandoori
Gulab Jamon
Garlic naan
My light meal 😀
Dessert and fruits
My awesome companions last night – talking about IT and cricket among other things
For catering purposes
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Change is the only constant
Late post: Jason Ang Kok Khiong won himself a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge. It was part of the "Register Your Interest" Raffle Draw organised by T.C.Y. Motors Sdn Bhd in conjunction with the launch of the SsangYong Tivoli. Jason received the prize from Anisson, T.C.Y. Motors Motor Marketing Manager.
Check out the latest SsangYong Tivoli. Click image to enter website.
BIBD recently participated in the 9th Muzakarah Cendekiawan Syariah Nusantara on the 10th and 11th of June at the Hotel Millennium, Jakarta. The dialogue's organiser, The International Sharia Research Academy for Islamic Finance has chosen to partner with Universiti Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah to bring the theme, "Innovative Contemporary Islamic Financial Products for the Development of the Social-Economy of Muslims". The discussions were focused on current financial issues pertaining to "Refinancing and Restructuring" and "Applications of Hajah (needs) in Innovative Products."
BIBD Shariah Advisory Body member and Director of the Mazhab Shafi'i Research Centre at the Universiti Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA), Dr Abdul Nasir bin Haji Abdul Rani was involved in the first discussion regarding the concept of Hajah and its applications in Islamic finance.
On the second day, BIBD Product Manager Hjh Adinah binti Hj Jamudin was involved in the discussions on the applications of Shariah-compliant concepts in developing and offering products that will assist in generating socio-economic benefits to the Muslim community, especially the non-bankable segment. These products can be materialised by strengthening corporation between Islamic financial institutions and social finance institutions to utilise Wakaf, Zakat, Islamic wealth management, micro-finance and micro-Takaful. They also discussed equity-based financing products such as Musyarakah that can be applied in Islamic wealth management where both parties can benefit from a financial partnership.
BIBD Shariah Advisory Body Chairman and Deputy State Mufti, Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Paduka Setia Raja Dato Paduka Seri Setia Awang Haji Suhaili bin Haji Mohiddin (3rd from left), BIBD Shariah Advisory Body member and Director of the Mazhab Shafi'i Research Centre at the Universiti Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA), Dr Abdul Nasir bin Haji Abdul Rani (4th from left) and other members from the Shariah body of BIBD. Image courtesy of BIBD.
The main objectives of the dialogue were to create general understanding between Shariah scholars in the region through academic discussions on multiple issues related to Islamic finance. The dialogue also serves as a regional platform for scholars, academics and practitioners of Islamic finance to share ideas, knowledge and experiences, and to share latest developments in the Islamic finance industry.
Also part of the BIBD representatives were BIBD Shariah Advisory Body Chairman and Deputy State Mufti, Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Paduka Setia Raja Dato Paduka Seri Setia Awang Haji Suhaili bin Haji Mohiddin, along with its member, Yang Mulia Dr Awang Haji Mazanan bin Haji Yusof, Head of Research, State Mufti Department. BIBD was also represented by Head of its Shariah Department, Yang Mulia Dayang Hajah Hanifah binti Haji Jenan along with Shariah Assistant Manager, Muhammad Takzimallah bin Haji Ahmad Sanuddin.
The two-day event was launched by Deputy Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia. The event was attended by around a hundred delegations ranging from scholars, academics and practitioners from Islamic financial institutions, from member ASEAN countries.
Izam Said, editor of CONFEX, during the press conference last Friday
Having another magazine in Brunei means there are things to showcase to the eyes of the public. I know Izam Said for quite some time and he is passionate about one thing – cars, cars and cars. He used to be feature writer on the automative section (On The Road) of The Brunei Times and I've always love his insights and opinions on the cars he test drove. Now it's good to know he is venturing into something that he is passionate about and everyone has a story to share just like Izam.
Last week, I had the privilege to be invited to a press conference held at CONFEX. For your info, CONFEX is a local events management company which has run a series of team building workshops and only recently I found out that Izam Said is the editor of CONFEX. Under CONFEX, the team will be launching a new magazine on automotive which will be another platform for car enthusiasts to learn more about the cars especially in the Brunei market.
This will be the first of its kind that features an 80-paged automative magazine for the benefit of the readers. This is another avenue for car dealers or distributors to showcase their cars and even anything related to cars on Motoring BN.
Izam Said is confident that the magazine will be a success and despite the shift of information world through technology, he believes that having something "tangible" like a magazine is still trend. I do agree with him on that since I also collect and buy computer, film and wrestling magazines due to the tangibility factor.
For your info, every quarter, Motoring BN will print 15,000 copies and it will be sold on news stand at a price of BND 6.80. The pre-order subscriptions have been overwhelming for the first issue and he hopes there will be enough for the 1st edition to be sold in local book stores.
So what can you expect from Motoring BN magazine? They have a mixture of local and foreign writers who will contribute to the magazine. One segment that will catch the interest of the ladies will be "Heels on Wheels" by Tracy Ramantan.
The magazine is said to be launched sometime in July. I can't wait to see what's in store for the magazine and I believe Izam Said is the right man to lead the show. I'm proud that he has taken a new adventure on his passion to another new level. Keep it up, buddy!!
For those who are interested to advertise for the next issue, you can contact 8282 212. For those who want to subscribe, you can click here for the pre-orders. You can also follow them on IG @motoringbn
Waleed Pehin Dato Mahdini, Izam Said and Tracy Ramantan
This will be the cover of the first edition of Motoring BN
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Food is our common ground
Belluno Cafe is located at Kiarong Complex
What started off as a gelato kochi kiosk three years ago, the co-owners ventured into a cafe business last year at the heart of Kiarong. Those working around the area will be familiar with Belluno Cafe. I have paid a few visits to Belluno Cafe and my favourite dish has been the spicy spaghetti bolognese. Yummm…
Belluno Cafe during Ramadhan is not providing any buffet or set meals. Instead they are offering 20% off all menu which is a great steal. You can call 242 9010 for reservation.
Another gimmick Belluno Cafe offers are bento sets such as Chicken Schnitzel with pasta and ice lemon tea drink to go or Chicken Fajitas with mediterranean rice and an ice lemon tea to go. Or if you feel like Nasi Kerabu or the one that caught my eye is the Nasi Lemak 2.0 Ayam Rendang. All of these are served in a bento set, ready to go for take away. You will need to pre-order the bento sets and subject to availability. Just whatsapp 873 3608 for bookings and each bento sets is $8.90 and comes with a drink.
Belluno's signature dish is the Chicken Waffle with egg on top. Must try. My friends and I also love the Milo Sizzling Pan for dessert. I was kinda addicted to it and couldn't stop helping myself to it.
Belluno Cafe is also having special discounts for Baiduri Cardholders – 5% discount (classic credit card), 10% discount (gold credit card) and 15% discount (infinite & platinum card) for the period of Ramadhan.
One of the latest new dishes is the Lamb Shank which is a chef's special. If you are aiming for a simple meal, you can give Belluno Cafe a try. You can follow them on Facebook page and also on instagram @bellunocafebn
Caesar salad
Lamb burger with coriander sauce
Another tasty burger
Their signature dish – Chicken Waffle
My guests for the night
Cheese sticks
Lamb Shank with rice
The newly introduced dessert – Milo Sizzling Pan
Nasi Lemak 2.0 Ayam Rendang for take away and comes with a drink
Chicken Schnitzel with pasta for take away and comes with a drink
Nasi Kerabu for take away and comes with a drink
One third of Ramadhan has just passed and this is the prime period where Bruneians tend to dine out and plus pay day was just a few days ago. Another great recommendation by my photographer was at Momo Restaurant (formerly known as All Stars Cafe) before a new management took over the premise. The restaurant has been around for a year and a bit and only recently the locals are frequenting the restaurant especially during Ramadhan. One reason – the wide selection of dishes from soup to main course to desserts for a very reasonable price.
I will give a thumbs up to the new management for being creative and managed to attract a strong crowd for the past few days. Yesterday also was pretty packed because of the BIBD 30% discount promotion for BIBD Credit Cardholders.
They have three menu cycles throughout Ramadhan and thank you for sharing some of the menus so I could post this up on my blog for the benefit of the readers and those who wants to patronize at Momo Restaurant.
They serve two types of soup (Asian and Western) every buffet. Their condiments and dips are always the same but plentiful enough to satisfy your cravings. The main courses have at least 8 dishes to choose from and they have a 3 cycle menu for this. As for the action station, you will enjoy the live grill section, noodle section, pasta section and bread section which will always be served every Sungkai hours. The one I find interesting is the Ramadhan corner which is the real deal. That section is always served every Sungkai and it has the main attraction such as the Nasi Briyani Kambing served with Seruding Kelapa, Serunding Ayam, Beef Rendang and Pulut Kuning to name a few.
If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of Gadong or Kiulap, then I highly recommend to pay Momo Restaurant a visit. A different ambience with a great variety of cuisine at your disposal. What else can you ask for a price valued at $22.80 for adult? 😀 You can also read more detailed article on Thanis' article on Momo Sungkai Buffet.
You can follow them on instagram (pretty active) @momo.restaurant or their Facebook page.
The appetizer side
Dried fish
Looks like telur belado 😀
More appetizers
My favourite vege – Pakis
Some of the guests at Momo Restaurant
The pasta section
The noodle section
Soup station
Menu 1
Sup Soto Ayam
Malaysian Spicy Chicken Broth
Sup Sayur Sayuran Berkrim
Vegetables Cream Soup
Menu 2
Sup Kambing 'Mydin'
Spicy Creamy Lamb Broth
Sup Labu Kuning Berkrim
Cream Pumpkin Soup
Menu 3
Sup Tangkapan Nelayan
Spicy Seafood Broth
Sup Sayuran Bertomato
Minestrone Soup
Ramadhan Corner (available for all three menus)
Pulut Kuning, Nasi Himpit, Nasi Briyani KambingServe with Serunding Kelapa, Serunding Ayam, Acar Timun dgn Nenas, Cucumber Raita, Daging Rendang and Kuah Kacang
Main Course where you can find local Asian dishes and Western Style dishes
Menu 1
Ikan Tenggiri Gulai Kampung / Traditional Fish Curry
Gulai Ayam Lemak / Chicken Coconut Milk
Sambal Sotong Emak / Dried Squid in Chili Sauce
Udang Masak Hitam/ Prawn Black Spices
Beef Lasagna
Sayur Kacang Goreng Keynote
Umbut Kelapa Masak Lemak
Steamed Rice
Menu 2
Daging Kari Kentang/ Beef Curry Potato
Sambal Ikan Kembung / Tuna Fish Chili
Ketam Lemak Nenas / Crab in Spicy Coconut Gravy with Pineapple
Ayam Goreng Berempah/ Deep Fry Spices Chicken
Pasta Macaroni Bakar/Baked Macaroni Pasta
Labu Kuning Masak Lemak Putih/ Yellow Pumpkin Coconut Milk
Tauhu Rebus Isi Ayam/Braised Tofu Minced Chicken
Nasi PutihThai/Steamed Rice
Menu 3
Gulai Ikan Cabai Rawit / Spicy Tenggiri Fish Curry
Sambal Telur / Eggs in Sambal Sauce
Ayam Panggang Padang / Spicy Grilled Chicken Padang Style
Shepard Pie
Udang Goreng Mentega /Buttered Prawns Curry Leaf
Pakis Goreng Belachan/ Fern Shoot Prawn Paste
Sayur Campur /Chinese Stir Fried Vegetables
Steamed Rice
Action station (available for all three menus)
Live grill. Our chefs are preparing the food that you are going to eat right in front of you.
Whole Fish, Prawn Skewers, Chicken Wings,
Air assam, Sambal kicap, Tomato sauce, Chili sauce
Noodle Section
Nyonya Mee Kari / Curry Laksa with Condiments
Braised Wantan Noodles with Chicken Mince
Pasta Section
Spaghetti, Linguini, Penne with tomato sauce or cream sauce
And condiments plus choices of chicken or meat
Bread Section
Roti canai/Indian Pancake, Murtabak/Stuffed Indian Pancake
With condiments and vegetables dhal
Drinks (available for all three menus)
Teh O Limau Ais/ Ice Lemon Tea
Air Sarsi/ Sarsaparilla Cordial
Air Buah Buahan/ Fruit Cordial
Air Pisang Hijau/ Banana Cordial
Air Bandung / Chilled Rose Syrup with Milk
Air Jagung/ Corn Cordial
Teh Tarik / Warm Malaysian Foamy Milk Tea
Buah Kurma / Fresh Arabian Dates
Coffee and Tea
Japanese corner (available for all three menus)
Assorted Maki Rolls with Condiments and Dips
Bread Corner (available for all three menus)
Assorted Bread Roll with Butter
Dessert section
Dessert section
The grilled section. Image courtesy of Thanis Lim.
Image courtesy of Momo Restaurant
Live grill. Image courtesy of Thanis Lim.
Available at the pasta section. Image courtesy of Thanis Lim.
Laksa. Image courtesy of Thanis Lim.
Roti prata. Image courtesy of Thanis Lim.
Nasi Briyani. Image courtesy of Thanis Lim.
There's a prayer room. Image courtesy of Thanis Lim.
Something to plan for Hari Raya or outside catering
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Ramadhan promotion from Burger King. Good for families and groups. Click image to enlarge.
KFC Brunei is bringing in a very unique yet familiar taste with a local twist for customers to enjoy this coming festive season, introducing the new KFC Ayam Kicap Meletup featuring KFC's so good chicken with a touch of Brunei's favourite condiments – a combination of 'meletup' spices and unique soy sauce.
"The new product is all about a 'unique taste with a local twist' that customers can indulge in this upcoming Ramadan and Raya festivities. At the affordable starting price of just $6.20, you'll get a complete meal good to be had during buka puasa with friends and family. We would like our customers to share the awesome taste of KFC Ayam Kicap Meletup with everyone!" said Jaymee Lau, marketing executive of KFC Brunei.
With the tagline "So Meletup Sure Must Share", the KFC Ayam Kicap Meletup features a delicious unique flavour which is too good to keep to yourself. It is KFC's chicken fried to perfection with a meletup combination of unique soy sauce, chili flakes, and delectable spices. The outcome is a fusion of flavours that adds real kick to the fried chicken.
Try out the KFC Ayam Kicap Meletup
KFC is offering the Ayam Kicap Meletup in a variety of combos at such an affordable price. For a two piece combo, customers can choose between the Oriental Combo (rice with original recipe gravy) and the Western combo (with fries) both priced at $6.20 each. If you're dining big, the KFC Ayam Kicap Meletup also comes in a Family Feast which consists of nine pieces of chicken, a large whipped potato along with a FREE 1.5 litre Pepsi and large fries all for the price of only $25.90.
A limited edition KFC Candy Crush Cutlery set will be up for grabs when you purchase the premium Ayam Kicap Meletup bucket. The good quality stainless steel cutlery set comes with a porcelain handle in four different colorful designs. The premium Ayam Kicap Meletup buckets are priced at $32.80 and $41.00 respectively. The Candy Crush Cutlery set can also be purchased separately at $3.80 per set.
So make your visit to the nearest KFC today and enjoy the Ayam Kicap Meletup which is now available while stocks last. For more updates, you can visit their Facebook Page.
A mixture of western and Asian dishes. Five brands under one roof and you know you are in for a good buffet. They have Modesto Bistro & Grill, Dapur Penyet (Indonesian cuisine), Lof Bakery, Twinkle Pan (pretzels) and Hippo & Bees (soft served ice cream) at the Food Arena. So far, this is also served quite a variety of food and they have the capacity to accommodate a big crowd. The location of the eatery is at Seri Q-Lap Mall. You may be familiar with Giant Supermarket and now that area has been replaced with Dapur Penyet, Twinkle Pan, Lof Bakery and Hippos & Bees since earlier this year.
Modesto Bistro & Grill is a popular eatery at Batu Bersurat and quite popular during Ramadhan as well. This time they have combined with other brands to give a better variety for the benefit of the customers. They already have been successful with their Sungkai buffet on previous years and this year, the management have upped their game to compete with other Sungkai promotions.
They have plenty of variety as I have mentioned – appetizer, soup, salad and vege, pasta, carving station (roasted chicken and lamb), even middle eastern cuisine, Indonesian and local dishes, nasi lemak section, noodle section and last of all, the wide variety of desserts from Lof Bakery, Twinkleplan and Hippo&Bees. Now that's what I call a Jumbo experience.
Food Arena is also having a Shop, Dine & Fly contest. The promotion is happening until 30th September 2015. You will have a chance to fly to either Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Kota Kinabalu or you can be one of the 10 consolation winners. The announcement of the lucky draw will be on 1st November 2015. So this is another good reason to dine at Food Arena.
Please call 715 1177 • 720 9777 • 888 2100 • 223 7771 for reservations. You can check out their Facebook page for updated menus on a daily basis.
The visiting patrons at Food Arena located at Seri Q-Lap Mall
Nasi Beryani
Cold cuts appetizer
Beef strips
Mussels and scallops
Array of desserts to choose from
From the buffet line
Chicken pandan
Pretzels from Twinklepan
The beverage section
Pizza, anyone?
Nasi Lemak station
Tons of desserts to choose
Lucky draw for Food Arena diners
The menu for today (Sunday)
Formerly known as Hana Bakery, this home-made cakes have been household name for the past few years or so. Why do I say that? Because the orders just automatically comes in during Ramadhan. And due to the overwhelming response since I posted on my IG this afternoon, I'm happy to say that Izz Zara Bakery has extended the deadline for orders from 26th June to Sunday 28th June. So if you are reading it today (Sunday), then today is the DEADLINE. So make your final orders today.
The online bakery is seasonal and only active during Ramadhan to cater for Hari Raya orders. The reason for the early deadline is to ensure that all the cakes and orders are delivered on time especially during the festive season.
My favourite is still the original Tapak Kuda (nutella) and now they have introduced a few new flavours such as milo and maltesers. Yum yum 😀 The Cake Lapis Durian and Nutella will be a big hit as always. One of the interesting cake is the Crackers Cheese cake.
Do download the order form, you can click here or for more info, you can whatsapp at 8776 898 or 7102 138. Do follow their instagram at @izz_zara_bakery for updates too.
Vivo Cake
Cheese Cake
Cake Lapis White Durian
Cake Lapis Nutella
American Chocolate Cake
Tapak Kuda Twix and Tapak Kuda M&Ms
Tapak Kuda Maltesers
Just look at the different colours of Tapak Kuda
The milo based Tapak Kuda
Many choices to choose from
The Crackers Cheese Cake
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Every year a rented pink cottage full of family, swapping stories, and riding waves mean Summerhouse Time for Sophie. Best of all is sharing a room with her favorite cousin and laughing and trading secrets like two happy peas in a cousin pod. Sophie can't wait! But when she asks the now-a-teenager Colleen if she's looking forward to their time together, Colleen just says "I guess so."
What? It's the best time of the year, the time they both love. In just a little bit, they will all be together in the cottage on the beach. Will this year be just as wonderful, just like always?
Accompanied by charming black-and-white illustrations, classic growingup experiences radiate throughout the pages of this sunny, anytime story.
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ATACAND (candesartan cilexetil), a prodrug, is hydrolyzed to candesartan during absorption from the gastrointestinal tract. Candesartan is a selective AT1 subtype angiotensin II receptor antagonist.
ATACAND is indicated for the treatment of hypertension. It may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents.
Low levels of hormone in African-Americans may increase hypertension Source: Endocrinology News From Medical News Today [2015.06.11]Although hypertension is more common in African-Americans, they have significantly lower levels of a hormone produced in response to cardiac stress than white and Hispanic individuals, a finding that...
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Comparison of the efficacy and safety of azilsartan with that of candesartan
cilexetil in Japanese patients with grade I-II essential hypertension: a
randomized, double-blind clinical study. [2012]Azilsartan is a novel angiotensin receptor blocker being developed for
hypertension treatment. This 16-week, multicenter, randomized, double-blind study
compared the efficacy and safety of azilsartan (20-40 mg once daily by forced
titration) and its ability to provide 24-h blood pressure (BP) control, with that
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Efficacy and safety of combination therapy with candesartan cilexetil and
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mellitus. [2011]hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus... CONCLUSION: CC/PIO combination therapy improved BP/glycemic control and was well
Efficacy, safety and pharmacokinetics of candesartan cilexetil in hypertensive children from 1 to less than 6 years of age. [2010.05]CONCLUSION: Candesartan cilexetil dose-dependently decreases blood pressure and albuminuria in hypertensive infants and is generally well tolerated.
Candesartan improves blood pressure control and reduces proteinuria in renal transplant recipients: results from SECRET. [2010.03]BACKGROUND: Hypertension is a risk factor for the two leading causes of death in renal transplant recipients: cardiovascular disease (CVD) and graft failure. Despite this, the optimum medication for post-transplant hypertension is unclear... CONCLUSIONS: SECRET provides insights into the design and conduct of studies in this area and evidence for the utility of candesartan, which showed good safety and tolerability, improved BP control and decreased proteinuria in renal transplant recipients.
Effect of telmisartan, valsartan and candesartan on mycophenolate mofetil pharmacokinetics in Japanese renal transplant recipients. [2009.12]OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to elucidate the effect of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma (PPAR-gamma) activating angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) telmisartan and the non-PPAR-gamma activating ARB valsartan and candesartan on mycophenolic acid (MPA) pharmacokinetics in renal transplant recipients... CONCLUSIONS: The degree of drug interaction between MPA and telmisartan was significantly greater than that between MPA and valsartan or candesartan. Uridine diphosphate-glucuronosyltransferase (UGT) 1A9 has been identified as a PPAR-gamma target gene. UGT induction by telmisartan might stimulate MPA glucuronidation. A combination of telmisartan and mycophenolate mofetil might require periodic monitoring of MPA.
Atacand Dose Ranging in Hypertensive Pediatric Subjects 1 Year to Less Than 6 Years of Age [Active, not recruiting]
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DIabetic Retinopathy Candesartan Trials. [Active, not recruiting]
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PERSONALITY: PEOPLE AND PATHOLOGY An introduction to working with people with personality disorders Course Organisers: Rex Haigh Steve Pearce NIMHE South East Development Centre Psychotherapy Department Parklands Hospital Warneford Hospital Basingstoke RG24 9NB Oxford OX3 7JX Thames Valley PD bid for national funds: briefing notes This is a £1.5m bid to coordinate development of PD training and services across the Thames Valley. It will be submitted on Fri 16 Jan, and results will be known by Mon 23 Feb. If you want to see the full bid, leave your email address for us to send it to you. The training section is on the back of this sheet. Although there is no funding in the bid for training, this course forms an important part of it. The successful bid is likely to attract Workforce Development Confederation funding in the future - across agencies and in partnership with universities. We will be wanting to support people who have completed this course for two tasks back at their bases (as "PD or Axis 2 Agents") for two tasks: 1. to set up awareness training events (in partnership with paid ex-service users) 2. to form local "service advocacy alliances" (to lobby for better PD services) How people do this is likely to be different in each area, but there will be much to learn from each other. The support we envisage giving, if the bid is successful will be: Regular peer supervision sessions for those wishing to continue A large annual development conference (which will start with a launch conference if the bid is successful) Access to other training events Access to wider networks of people working in PD (eg beyond TV) for placements or educational visits (Hopefully) enough financial resources to make it possible (Hopefully) development of this course and further learning opportunities into university diplomas, masters etc New staff will be recruited if this development happens, and we will keep those who wish informed of adverts etc. Timescale 23 Feb 2004 News of bid 14 April 2004 Last session of course Summer 2004 Start regular supervision September 2004 Start next annual course See bid for more detailed timings (section 2.2) Tasks for you Let us have your email address if you want to look at the whole bid (today) Discuss back at your home base what awareness training and service advocacy might be helpful (to discuss here in February and March) Decide whether you are interested in taking PD/Axis 2 work further (by the end of the course) Register with us for further learning, supervision, and other activities – email email@example.com or talk to Rex or Steve (before last session) Extract from proposal – section 2.6 A training alliance has been formed between mental health trusts in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire, along with Grendon Prison and Broadmoor (see diagram 2, section 2.3) with a view to providing a locally accessible training for PD practitioners. This is designed to be accessible to workers from all agencies and at all levels of education and competence. Three levels of training have been identified: awareness, basic and specialist. These correspond to the 'training escalator' training stages in the NIMHE capabilities framework. 'Horizontal reach' (section 1.1) is required for awareness: so all staff having contact with people diagnosable with personality disorder are aware of the existence of the condition and the services available. This needs to be across all agencies, and across the geographical area served. Basic training is suitable for any professionals whose day-to-day work involves substantial contact with PD. Specialist training is for those who work, or who aspire to work, in PD services: the 'vertical reach' of section 1.1, describing pockets (or hubs) of specialist expertise and intensive treatment. A basic training course was started in June 2003: 'Personality: People and Pathology'. This is a multidisciplinary one year, one afternoon per month series of seminars, workshops, lectures and experiential groups. It is held in a hotel in Wallingford; a hotel to avoid atmosphere of hospital institutionalization, and in Wallingford because this is closest to the geographical centre of the three counties. The course is designed for anyone working with clients with PD-type problems, specifically including mental health clinicians; social workers; criminal justice professionals (probation officers, prison officers & YOI workers); voluntary sector staff; housing sector workers; homelessness team members; addictions workers; psychotherapists and counsellors. It provides A theoretical base to understand the nature and clinical features of personality disorder An understanding of the effective ways of working with people suffering with PD, and the evidence base for specific treatments Skills and strategies to help deal with the particular stresses of this work Teaching from experienced specialists in the field Experience of user input to training A chance to experience group work first hand and gain skills of self observation and awareness, essential in work with this client group A casework discussion and supervision group The basis for further training in PD work Contact with a peer group of professionals from different backgrounds working with similar clients 27 participants have joined, from across the Thames Valley and beyond, with numerous backgrounds including mental health nursing, social work, probation, general practice, voluntary sector and psychiatry. Several more have put their names down for the next annual cycle. The course is run from a charitable account held by Berkshire Shared Services Organisation; fees have been met in various ways including a block booking from Oxfordshire supported by the WDC. The vision for the course is for students to become advocates in their workplaces for a different way of working and a better understanding of this group of patients/clients. The course will emphasise attitude change and the practicalities of the work. The intention is that graduates of this course will maintain links with each other, and the course team, but undertake PD development work in their own areas and agencies. Encouragement and practical help will be offered so that this is in collaboration with ex-service users, and will be two-pronged: awareness training (as 'horizontal reach' and as in the Capabilities Framework) and forming the nuclei of local advocacy networks (to make the case for better PD provision in that particular area and agency). A range of regional secondment opportunities for all those involved in personality disorder work will also be set up. Specialist training is an area to be developed later. Initially, external specialist courses will be recommended for those who are keen to undertake further formal training. Many suitable courses exist, such as training in specific therapies, and a few are now targeted specifically at working with PD. In the longer term, a modular course is envisaged where relevant parts of various other training activities can be incorporated, together with relevant theoretical input and work experience gained in the Thames Valley services, to certificate and diploma level. A University partner and Workforce Development Confederation support will be sought in 2004. It will also be important to gain the support of the WDC for supporting training places for non-NHS staff, perhaps backed by matched support from other sources such as the Prison Service and Local Authorities. It is anticipated that the Thames Valley plans for incorporating basic PD training into pre-existing schemes will mesh into this work. We are developing a pool of willing graduates of the basic course and ex-service user collaborators who will be able to mount different training events in various formats, according to need.
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Harper Lee Releasing First Novel Since 'To Kill a Mockingbird'
The woman who wrote 'To Kill a Mockingbird' will publish her second novel more than 50 years after the Pulitzer Prize-winning book was first released.
The woman who wrote 'To Kill a Mockingbird' will publish her second novel more than 50 years after the Pulitzer Prize-winning book was first released.
Remember growing up and buying a McDonald's happy meal? Remember the toy you would find inside? Well, in India that isn't the case. Children will now find books inside of their Happy Meals instead of toys.
If you're a New York Yankees fan, you know who "The Closer" is. But, did you know it's the name of a new book written by the all-time greatest Yankee closer, Mariano Rivera? With Derek Jeter finishing his last season this year, and Rivera retiring last year, this might be a great summer book to take on vacation.
As we approach Father's Day this weekend, you'd be hard-pressed to find a dad on the planet who hasn't at one point or another been ready to give his left leg if his kid(s) would Just. Go. To SLEEP!!
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Self-Propelled artillery at war
While there are a few Red Army memoirs that have been translated into English of Red Army tankers, there has yet to be one, to my knowledge, on self-propelled artillerymen. German SP guns became something of a backbone to infantry operations and were produced in ever-greater numbers as they were cheaper than tanks and they could be built on already existing tank chassis...
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Nice to get a Russian perspective. Did have a problem with some parts of the book as in some actions his accomplishments seem almost superhuman. But a nice pulpy holiday read.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Self-Propelled artillery at war,
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This review is from: Panzer Destroyer: Memoirs of a Red Army Tank Commander (Hardcover)
While there are a few Red Army memoirs that have been translated into English of Red Army tankers, there has yet to be one, to my knowledge, on self-propelled artillerymen. German SP guns became something of a backbone to infantry operations and were produced in ever-greater numbers as they were cheaper than tanks and they could be built on already existing tank chassis. The same applies to the Red Army. In this instance, after training for a year in a tank school Vasiliy Krysov served first in a KV-1S heavy tank, and then took control of a platoon, followed by a battery of SU-122 artillery guns, then served in an SU-85 and finished the war in a T-34/85.
Overall, this is a fascinating account of what self-propelled artillery gunners faced on the field of battle. From the chaos of nighttime operations to overcoming entrenched enemy positions that showcase the ingenuity of Red Army soldiers and officers, from being caught in the open with a disabled vehicle and attempting to repair it while under enemy fire to witnessing fellow gunners burn in their machines or follow as sole survivors attempt to escape the fiery inferno their guns are turned into, from exhausting day and night marches and going without adequate food or sleep for days on end to how quickly bonds of brotherhood formed between officers and their men on and off the field of battle, all of this is recounted in candid detail. Even events that the author did not want to mention, like when he was put in charge of an investigation into the rape of a twelve-year-old German girl by three Red Army sergeants, he is open about in terms of the circumstances and the consequences of what happened. Lastly, it is widely known that Red Army armored forces lacked the radio communication their German counterparts enjoyed. Krysov regularly discusses how flags were used in conjunction with radio communication to direct operations on the field of battle during the war. Additionally, to help the reader with some of the engagements the author found himself in, there are schematics drawn, which greatly help to visualize what Krysov is discussing.
Krysov was an experienced SP gun commander, which I feel lends credence to the tanks and SP guns he claims to have encountered from his battles around Stalingrad, Kursk, Kiev, Fastov, Kovel, Poland, and East Prussia. Often enough there'll be references to Tigers and Panthers (and Ferdinands during his operations during the battle of Kursk), but considering the author's regiment faced the 1st SS Panzer Division Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler and the 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking on a regular basis, there is more than enough evidence to suggest at least some of the encounters did occur. Some of the recollections might sound too good to be true as there might be an element of exaggeration, as there is with many accounts from the Second World War in general, but thanks to the editor (who's worked on quite a few previous Red Army memoirs, both as translator and editor) there are a few end notes to help guide the reader in the activities undertaken by the Germans, which regularly coincide with the descriptions offered by Kyrsov. The author is also deserving of credit as he does not fail to regularly mention the losses his own unit (and units he was operating in conjunction with) regularly sustained, as well as pointing out exaggerated German losses higher ranking Red Army officers officially penned in their reports. Recommended for those interested in the Eastern Front and armored troops/operations.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Wild West on the Eastern Front,
This review is from: Panzer Destroyer: Memoirs of a Red Army Tank Commander (Hardcover)
This was a very interesting book. The First I have read written by a commander of SU-85 SP Guns. The Author Vasiliy Krysov started the war in a KV-1C, went to SU-122, then to SU-85 and ended in in a T34/85. He fought on the Eastern Front in these vehicles from the end of 1942 until the wars end. It is remarkable that he survived at all, that he fought in so many different vehicles and that he got to see as much of actual fighting as he did.
The positive thing about this book is that it is written, at least the final draft, after the fall of the Soviet Union. You can tell since he does not spare of his criticism concerning a number of things that could not have been written during the Soviet era. He is also trying his best to give you his view of how it was to fight armoured warfare during those years and you can tell that a large part of what he writes is correct. He did participate and he knows how to do his part of the fighting. What he writes about the vehicles, the tactics, the daily life, command and control, logistics etc is correct to a large part (but not all!) and it tells you that he has been there.
The Writing itself is well done and for the most part easy to follow. In a few placed there has been some mistakes and "1942" became "1943" etc but if you know your Eastern Front that can easily be corrected. It is strange that those mistakes were not spotted by the editors. There are some maps that helps but for the most part you need very detailed maps over Russia, Ukraine, Poland and Lithuania if you really want to follow the campaign since most of the fighting takes place around small villages or hills most of us have never heard about.
But reading the book there are a number of things that you stop and think about. Did this actually happen like this or has he "inflated" his memories? I suspect that he must have been "creative" in some spots but on the other hand, he survived several years on the Eastern Front in armoured fighting vehicles and just maybe he was tremendously lucky?
A few examples:
- he claimed to have destroyed with his SU-85 eight German Tigers in one battle. Considering how hard it is to kill even one of them this claim needs to be verified by other sources. Later on in the book he states that the official figures for German losses due to the actions of his units were inflated. Maybe not only the official but also his own figures?
- in one battle he was fighting German Ferdinand tank destroyers at the same time as the Germans used Goliath demolition vehicles and the Russians used anti-tank dogs (dogs with a tank mine on their back. They were trained to crawl under enemy tanks and the mine would detonate and destroy the tank. Needless to say their career as military dogs were very short. BTW Krysovs thoughts about these dogs were only about how they worked and not about that they were killed in battle). There are simply to many legendary weapon systems surrounding him and that he fought and survived in that environment.
- he claims to have been in battle with troops from Stephan Bandera in December 1943. But they did not operate in that area and certainly not together with German Panther tanks.
- he claims to have with just two SU-85 crushed with his tracks a whole German motorized regiment on a road. This story is clearly an enormous ex aggregation. There is no way he could have done that over those distances and during that time frame. Not to mention the clear risks involved with being that close to infantry with anti-tank weapons.
There are a lot of other things that are doubtful or at least sounds strange. The Germans always get into panic when he fires upon them. It is possible but it is far more probable that they were just trying to find their weapons and trenches.
The Luftwaffe makes a huge number of bombing sorties against his units (even as late as April 6th 1945!). Anti-tank fire is reduced when he gets closer to the Germans instead of being increased since they can see him better and hit him easier. The Germans knew fully well that their only chance were to destroy the attacking armour with fire before they reached their positions. You just can not outrun tanks.
There are a lot of running over and crushing with tracks. Why he did that instead of using his tank gun is very unclear. If you are several hundred meters from the enemy guns, withholding fire in favor of tracks once you get there will just expose you to AT fire for more than a minute. An eternity in tank warfare.
A lot of battles are fought for over half an hour and there are losses in the order of a few tanks or Tank Destroyers. It makes you wonder about how hard these battles were.
In one attack they were fired upon by the Germans and the infantry replied with submachine gun fire. From 800 meters! Was that in panic because it is impossible to hit anything with a submachine gun at that distance?
On the other hand he describes the Russian tactics of firing their tank guns on the move during an attack. You cannot hit anything with a tank gun in a T34 or SU-85 since they had no stabilizing equipment. He correctly realizes this and orders his men not to use that tactics. He always try to outflank heavier enemy tanks since he knows he cannot penetrate their frontal armour. For a Russian officer he takes a lot of initiatives instead of waiting for order. In this book his initiatives always pays off but how did his commanders react?
Writing a book after the fall of the Soviet Union does not make you see things with other eyes than the once you had before. Krysov writes about crossing into Poland as if he had no idea that the border he crossed came about as a result of the Soviet attack on Poland in 1939. He had actually been in Poland for a long time before he reached that border. BTW, he calls what happened in 1939 as the "Reunification of Western Ukraine". Later he is upset over the fact that the Poles today have vandalized Soviet war graves. The Poles are "ungrateful" since the Soviets liberated them from the nazis. The fact that the Poles might have a different view on what happened in 1939 and what it resulted in is apparently not in his mind.
He writes remarkable little about political officers until the end of the book. Maybe that was because that part was written after 1991 and he could be clear about his view on them. It is not a positive one.
He writes about the situation for Soviet women at the front. Here he is very honest. These often very young and hard working women had to "marry" their commanders and become their "campaign wives" (=mistresses) in order to survive. This is something that has been written about only after 1991.
Finally, what about the atrocities that took place on the Eastern Front? He was there. What did he see? Here it is clear that he has censored himself. On the other hand this goes both ways. He writes very little about German atrocities as well. There is one odd incident. He writes about how the Russians executed a number of German prisoners because they had committed a war crime and killed a number of Russian wounded soldiers. But the incident is also described in the book a few pages before this execution and as it is described there was no war crime committed by the Germans. They asked a number of wounded Russians to surrender and they refused and started throwing grenades at the Germans who then went on and shot them. Maybe our author forgot to tell us something but as it is written it is hard to claim that the Germans did anything outside of normal combat.
In the end of the book it is hard for Krysov to describe the conquest of East Prussia without saying anything about those thousands of rapes and murders that took place. So he tells us a story of how three soldiers from his unit raped a twelve year old German girl and got no punishment. He does not think this was right but also comments that they were spared because the Germans used to rape Russian women and girls too. Apparently he does not reflect on the fact that they then ended up being equally bad.
Krysov also states that "I refused to rape because of moral principles". This statement clearly indicates that a lot more took place than the isolated case he reports.
All in all, this book is well worth reading. It tells you a lot about how life was for a young Russian officer on the Eastern Front. You just have to be careful and not accept everything that is written.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars If you like tanks - you'll love this book,
This review is from: Panzer Destroyer: Memoirs of a Red Army Tank Commander (Hardcover)
Vasiliy Krysov took part in, and survived, some of great tank battles of WW2, including Stalingrad and Kursk. His war started as a Lieutenant commanding a KV-1S main battle tank, followed by command of various self-propelled guns, and ended up with company command in a T34 regiment.
Krysov is one of a very few remaining veterans of the Red Army's advance through Russia, Ukraine, Poland, and into Germany: As such his book merits attention. And better still, he was never a member of the Communist Party so his account is refreshingly free from politics and dogma.
Some of the prose betrays the fact that the book is translated from Russian into English. And a few Americanisms have crept in, such as the use of the word `tankers' instead of `tankies'. But overall it reads very well.
Panzer Destroyer contains enough to engage anyone who is interested in the Second World War. But, if you like tanks - you'll love this book.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars AS GOOD AS ANY GERMAN TANK MEMOIR,
BAM "flak-zwilling" (MOSELEY , GB) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Panzer Destroyer: Memoirs of a Red Army Tank Commander (Hardcover)
This was excellent. It is well translated, and never gets slow or dull. It reads just like the best of German tanker stories, which is rare for a soviet account. It totally negates the old view of the soviet soldiers; as Carius and many others would try to make us believe, the Soviets were a mass of unthinking robots who only beat the Germans by weight of numbers. More recent analysis by Glantz and especially Citino show this Nazi superiority myth to be just the sour grapes of a military machine that was outfought at its own game.
What impressed me about this account: each battle is well described with detailed in-running accounts. Hi-light is his 3 day rampage behind the lines of the SS-LAH div during the German Zhitomir offensive in Nov 43. His unit was surrounded and to aid their breakout, his lone SU85 was sent on a flanking attack to draw away the opposition. He was successful, but got stuck behind the German lines for 3 days; hiding in woods during the day, helped by local civilians who even replaced wounded crew members, then rampaging thru German rear areas, crushing trucks and causing havoc. Textbook Blitzkrieg, against "the best" German panzer div!
To counter the soviet robot image, these soviet crews approached each battle with good recon and pre-planning; they coordinated with infantry & artillery; during the battle they used fire & manoveur tactics, zig-zagging to show slanting armour; every crewman using their periscopes, while the commander peeked out of the open hatch; radio control to initiate flanking attacks. In fact, every trick that i've heard the likes of Carius claim were German tactics are used by these Soviet SPG crews. The book shows them to be top quality tankers.....good job they were our allies!!
5.0 out of 5 stars detailed well written account of armour tactics on eastern front,
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This review is from: Panzer Destroyer (Kindle Edition)
Despite the translation flaws in
Places, this is an interesting and gripping account of the use of armoured units on the eastern front. Surprisingly the narrative was easy to follow and the story telling flows well. It has awakened my interest in similar publications.
3.0 out of 5 stars Different,
This review is from: Panzer Destroyer (Kindle Edition)
Nice to get a Russian perspective. Did have a problem with some parts of the book as in some actions his accomplishments seem almost superhuman. But a nice pulpy holiday read.
5.0 out of 5 stars On time delivery as expected and not disapointed with the book,
David Lett (UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Panzer Destroyer: Memoirs of a Red Army Tank Commander (Hardcover)
As my subject to study He wrights about places iv seen and understand some of the battles now he enlarges my knowledge greatly
so well worth the read
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars First hand account,
This review is from: Panzer Destroyer: Memoirs of a Red Army Tank Commander (Hardcover)
This book is full of action reports of tank warfare on the eastern front and you read the full devastation that the tank destroyers derived from the original T34 caused
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Can't get it off my mind...,
Dimitar Bojantchev (Hercules, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Panzer Destroyer: Memoirs of a Red Army Tank Commander (Hardcover)
Fascinating book. It offers some interesting technical details about tank combat tactics. Agree with the previous reviewers, not much more to add. The book has to be read.
4.0 out of 5 stars Interestin,
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Gives an interesting and personal perspective on the fighting on the Eastern Front
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