It has been a hundred year.The Audi brand turns 100 in 2009. August Horch founded the company in Zwickau, Germany on July 16, 1909. Of the 50-plus German automotive brands which existed then, Audi is one of only three which remain. Throughout 2009, the brand with the four rings is proudly and happily celebrating its centennial at commemorative events and cultural celebrations.

Epic celebrations await friends and fans of the Audi brand. A ceremony with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the Audi Piazza in Ingolstadt on July 16 will kick off four days of special events, featuring historic racing cars at the Donauring race and a parade of stars on concert stages. Musical highlights will include renowned Chinese pianist Lang Lang and Die Fantastischen Vier, one of the most famous bands of the German-speaking world.

Audi has a strong sports partnership with European soccer therefore another highlight will be The Audi Cup 2009 featuring AC Milan, Manchester United, FC Bayern Munich and Boca Junior on the 29-30 July 09’ at the Stadium Munich Allianz Arena.

To find out more about The Audi Cup 2009 visit http://www.audi.com/com/brand/en/experience/audi_cup_start.html

Images courtesy of T.C.Y Motors.

Try the Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2. If you're looking for a handy notebook, then you can try the Lenovo IdeaPad S10 which just hit the market a few weeks ago. It was one of the popular items sold during the 4th Brunei Consumer Fair as well.

So what are the specs for the Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2? Well, it uses an Intel Atom Processor N270 (1.60Ghz, 533 Mhz FSB, 512KB L2 Cache) with 1Gig DDR2 SDRAM and with sizable hard disk of 120GB SATA HDD. It also comes with Genuine Windows XP Home. As for the size, it's only 10.1" in width with a WSVGA screen. It also carries a 1-year regional carry-in warranty.

Apart from that, it is also bluetooth ready, wi-fi ready of course and it comes with a built-in camera too. You can have all of this for only BND 689 but you can get a cheaper price by mentioning Ranoadidas. It comes in black and white colour for your info.

You can drop by at PC World Company located at Regent Square, Kiulap (Opposite National Insurance and Asia Inc Forum office).

Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 available at PC World Company, Regent Square, Kiulap

Celebration at The Empire. From 24th July to 26th July 2009, come and enjoy a wonderful weekend with your family and friends at The Empire Hotel and Country Club and participate in the endless choice of carnival games. Witness a spectacular firework display at West headland or just indulge yourself with a special weekend room package and great dining treats.

In conjunction with His Majesty’s 63rd Birthday, The Empire Hotel and Country Club gives you 63 good reasons to be at the hotel; from the superb accommodations; the fabulous culinary offerings in the restaurants and over 40 carnival games in the carnival booths-including spaghetti and hot dog eating contests, sandcastle contest, miniature golf, sport activities or discover yourself in the haunted lost ship at the Baze and many more. Get yourself a chance to win fabulous prizes.

On 24 July, a Floral Arrangement competition will be held at the Indera Pura Lounge and this competition is open to general public with two categories – Ikebana arrangement and Contemporary floral arrangement. Entries are limited to 30 registrations with no entrance fee for both categories. Prizes from $100 plus dining vouchers and above will be given to the winning entrants. This competition is exclusively supported by Neptune (B) Sdn Bhd (Florist).

On Sunday 26 July 2009, mentally and physically prepare yourself and your family to join the fun Family Treasure Hunt that will start to kick off at The Empire Theatre from 11am. This game is open to any family members’ aged between 10 to 55 years consist of 2 persons per team up to maximum of 50 teams at only $20 per team. Fabulous hotel vouchers to be won by the family member team on the completion of all fun tasks and challenges within a given period of time; 1st prize – Rejuvenating Weekend Package for 2 persons, 2nd prize – Dining for 2 persons at any restaurant and 3rd prize – Elegant Hi-tea Buffet for 2 persons at Lobby Lounge. Registration forms for both competitions are available at the activity desk of the hotel on first-come first-serve basis and closing date for Floral Arrangement Competition will be on 18 July and meanwhile the Family Treasure Hunt is on 24 July 2009 at 12 noon.

Moreover on that same Sunday, 26 July; a challenging remote control car race will be held at the Atrium parking lot of The Empire Hotel and Country Club from 8am to 4pm. This is open for all great drifters to join the race in three different categories – Touring Class, Drift Touring Class and Mini 4WD Class. Qualified drifters with point system of 3 rounds of 5 minute will be challenged in the final league. Entry forms are available at C.H Hobbies and Guan Hock Lee Tungkulink, Gadong or register at www.rctech.net before 22 July 2009. This race is organized by PEMKAR – Persatuan Model Kereta dan Perahu Kawalan Radio together with The Empire Hotel and Country Club.

The carnival tickets are available at the activity desk of the hotel at $10 per booklet and be the first 50 to get a special gift with every purchase of 10 ticket booklets. There are lots of fantastic prizes to be won for all families.

For further information about this exciting event, please contact at 241 8888.

His Majesty 63rd Birthday Celebration at The Empire Hotel and Country Club is supported by Baiduri Bank, Brunei Press Sdn. Bhd, Neptune (B) Sdn Bhd (Florist), City Neon Brunei, Kristal FM, Simpur, Persatuan Model Kereta dan Perahu Kawalan Radio (PEMKAR), Perusahaan Ala Bolhassan, JoonJoon Printing, Borneo Printers, Perusahaan Ala Bolhassan and Syarikat Perniagaan Malar Setia.

Erick's bridal gowns. Erick's Bridal and Tailoring studio's bridal gown and hair demo at the Gadong Mall showcased a touch of modernity for international and traditional weddings. Ten male and female models strutted in modern international wedding gowns, modern kebaya, traditional modern style gowns, traditional songket, and modern and 'ambil-ambilan' wedding costumes.

The public filled the Atrium of the Mall to check out the latest trends in wedding costumes and applauded the creativity of the house designer. Images and story by Patricia of Borneo Bulletin.