Daily Quotes

"Pressure is a word that is misused in our vocabulary.
When you start thinking of pressure,
it's because you've started to think of failure. "

-Tommy Lasorda


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SIBF 2008 RESULTS !

Here are the results for Thursday's Competition for the SIBF (Div.1 and Open Cat.)

DIVISION 1

Ngee Ann Polytechnic Concert Band (Singapore)
Conducted by Mr Tan Aik Kee
Repertoire: Gullimaufry
Results: Bronze

Raffles Girls School Symphonic Band (Singapore)
Conducted by Mr Takehiro Oura
Repertoire: Russian Sailors' Dance, Global Variations
Results: Silver (3rd Place)

National Institute of Education Symphonic Band (Youth) (Singapore)
Conducted by Mr Andrew Kuek Ser Hong
Repertoire: Anchors Aweigh March, Loch Lomond for Concert band, Sinfonia Nolilissima for Band
Results: Bronze

Raffles Institution Military Band (Singapore)
Conducted by Mr Takehiro Oura
Repertoire: Dance Celebration, Merry Widow Selections
Results: Silver (3rd Place)

The Philharmonic Youth Winds (Singapore)
Conducted by Mr Adrian Chiang
Repertoire: Cavetown Cappadocia -strangely shaped rocks where elves dwell-, Symphonic Oveture
Results: Gold (1st Place)

Republic Polytechnic Wind Symphonic (Singapore)
Conducted by CPT Muhamad Yusri B. Md. Ali
Repertoire: 'Gloriosa' Symphonic Poem for Band
Results: Silver (2nd Place)

Tampines Wind Ensemble (Singapore)
Conducted by Mr Abdul Samad Bin Rais
Repertoire: Kaze No Mai, Yorkshire Ballad, March 'Blue Sky'
Results: Bronze

Sembawang Symphonic Winds (Singapore)
Conducted by Mr Andrew Ng Jin Long
Repertoire: Black Granite, Fribourg
Results: Bronze

Orchid Park Wind Orchestra (Singapore)
Conducted by Mr Clarence Tan Teck Meng
Repertoire: March 'Blue Sky', Wind blew over cherry blossoms
Results: Silver

Open Division

Raffles Symphonic Band (Singapore)
Conducted by Mr Takehiro Oura
Repertoire: Tales of the Sea, Monument, St. Anthony Variations
Results: Silver

Anglo-Chinese School (Independant) Symphonic Band (Singapore)
Conducted by Dr Lee Tian Tee
Repertoire: October, Blue shades, Charming Asia
Results: Gold (Top 4)

Assumption College Lampang Symphonic Band (Thailand)
Conducted by Mr Burin Warunphan
Repertoire: Sprit of the Falcon, Sawasdee Chaiyo, Ballet Exaltare
Results: Silver (Top 4)

Mus'Art Wind Orchestra (Singapore)
Conducted by Ms. Tan Soh Hwa
Repertoire: The Hevenly Flute Player & the Dragon King (Part 1), Symphony No. 41 in C Major "Synfonia Andalucia" : 2 & 3 (Jaen & Almeria)
Results: Silver

Anglo-Chinese Junior College Concert Band (Singapore)
Conducted by Dr Lee Tian Tee
Repertoire: Symphonic Metamorphosis on themes from Saint-Saens' 3rd Symphony. Armenian Dances (Part 1), Charming Asia
Results: Silver

Tom Lee Hong Kong NeoWinds Orchestra
Conducted by Mr Danilo Delfin
Repertoire: Vesuvius, The Flower Drum of Feng Yang, 'Gloriosa' Symphonic Tone Poen for Band (1. Oratio)
Results: Silver (Top 4)

Maris Stella Symphonic Band (Alumni)
Conducted by Adrian Chiang
Repertoire: Time to Take Back the Knights (The Chosen), Singapore River, Hymn to the Sun
Results: Silver (Top 4)

Presentation show is TONIGHT at the Esplanade. The concert will feature the top 3 bands from each division as well as the FINALS of the open category. Tickets can be purchased from SISTIC.

A out!

STRANGERS (NC 16)

STRANGERS (NC 16)

official site

TRAILER



CAST
Starring:
Liv Tyler, Scott Speedman, Gemma Ward, Laura Margolis, Kip Weeks

Directed by:
Bryan Bertino

Produced by:
Sonny Mallhi, Joe Drake, Kelli Konop

MOVIE SYPNOSIS

Three mysterious strangers terrorize a young couple in a remote house after they return from a wedding.

REVIEW:

For such a short film, this managed to cram in every senseless cliché of the so-called horror genre. '...Girl runs from bad guys, girl trips, girls falls and hurts herself, girl whimpers, duh...' No character development, no depth, no sympathy for the characters. '... bad guys are harassing your house and threatening you, so OF COURSE you get hysterical, cry, and seek out every spooky noise...' So bad guys are hacking at your front door with an axe, you've got a loaded shotgun in your hand, but you don't shoot, you throw a chair at the door, Oh Wait, I've got a gun! But by the time you think to shoot the bad guys are gone. So your under attack from bad guys and it's just you, your girlfriend, and a loaded shotgun, so instead of hunkering down and letting them come to you to get shot, you leave your girlfriend alone in the un-secured house while you wander off to the tool shed to find and old ham radio. Sure, makes sense. So you go visit your friends and someone shoots out your windshield, do you:

A-
drive off fast and call 911,

B-
call 911 then run in the house to check on your friends, or

C-
dust yourself off, sneak into the house quietly, without ever bothering to wonder why your friend's car is wrecked, who's pickup truck that is, why the house is trashed, don't bother turning off the loud stereo, or calling out your friends' names, in fact don't even bother to look behind you to see if maybe the people who shot out your windshield are still around.

That's right - C !?!

Everyone who died in this movie deserved to die for being such mindless, spineless, insipid, whimpering idiots. Maybe if you've never seen a movie before, ever, or if you've had recent head trauma, or maybe if you're Amish this movie might scare you. Maybe. Don't waste your time or money.



STANGERS deserves a
1.5/5 POPCORN..



XOXO
D.diva

Singapore International Band Festival 2008

The Singapore International Band Festival 2008 is happening this week.

This event is supported by WASBE (World Association of Symphonic band and Ensembles) and aims to develop and share good quality music through wind band ensembles through Singapore and beyond.

The Event Highlights are as listed...

22 July (Tue)
Opening Ceremony

23 July (Wed)
Contest (Division II)
The Republic Cultural Centre, Theatre
(Tickets are available at the door at $12 public sales)

24 July (Thu)
Contest (Division I)
Open Division Semi-Finals
The Republic Cultural Centre, Theatre
(Tickets are available at the door at $12 public sales, whole day pass)

26 July (Sat)
Open Division Finals
Award Presentation Concert
Esplanade Concert Hall
(Tickets available at Sistic. Stall and box seats: $19 Circle and foyer stalls: $16 )

Alternatively, a festival VIP pass is available at $38.
If you want to get up to date on the BAND scene, go catch the competition !

A (being a total band freak this week) out !

Scents (Part Two)...by Vain DIVA

People often wonder how to make their perfume/fragrance last longer. Here are some of my tips... The areas that perfume will linger longest are:

inside the wrists and elbows,
collar bone,
nape of the neck,
behind the knees and
at the naval.

- Cologne, with a lower essential oil content of 2 to 5 per cent, is ideal for those who want a light scent.If you want a scent to last longer, go for an eau de parfum, which is more concentrated and contains 8 to 15 per cent of essential oils.

If it's a fragrance spritz... you can spray and walk through the mist without clothing on. Don't spray on your clothing for it will be stained!


Some Last Tips
If you are sensitive to perfumes, or out in the sun regularly, choose an alcohol free perfume which is less likely to irritate.

To ensure a longer shelf life for your fragrances, keep them in a cool, dry area and away from direct sunlight. Exposure to sun/heat can lead to discoloration, smell alteration, evaporation.Generally, a fragrance lasts two to three years if kept in the right conditions
To prolong a bottle of perfume, place it in a cool dry place..

Don't just spray some Perfume or Cologne and walk away through the door to go to work or anywhere. Always put it on atleast 10 minutes before you leave home. That way the scent will get enough time to settle on the skin rather than just evaporate.

FAQs
Where should I apply my fragrance?
Because the heart has a direct influence on the way a fragrance is enhanced and diffused, it is highly recommended that you apply perfume on your pulse points, and on places of your body where the skin is warmer, like the inside of the wrists and elbows, on the temples, under the ear lobe (and not behind), behind the knees, and anywhere else you feel like!This will enhance the scented trail you leave behind...If you use an Eau de Toilette(EDT), spray it approximately 20 cm away from your skin.



Where can I apply my fragrance, apart from on my skin?
Try spraying a little on your damp hair before drying, or spray it directly onto your hairbrush. Spray onto your clothes. This ultimate seduction move will also intensify your fragrance and make it last longer. Make sure you hold the spray 20 cm away from the garments, and avoid spraying on light fabrics and furs. You can also add a few drops to the water you use in your steam iron. This will delicately scent your clothes. Or, try rinsing your lingerie in water to which you will have added a few drops of fragrance. For a fragranced handbag, spray some perfume onto a handkerchief and place it inside.


Can I wear two fragrances at the same time?
It is not recommended as each fragrance is a complex, balanced and unique creation. When you combine two fragrances, there is a risk that you will disturb the delicate olfactory composition of each, thereby creating a new, less appealing scent.

How can I enhance my favorite fragrance?
Enjoy the pleasure of your favorite fragrance's body range.These products will help not only to intensify your fragrance, but also to make it last longer. It is best to avoid using other body products with a different fragrance.
Last but not least,
To be very honest with the reason we use Perfume or Cologne is not only to smell good but also to attract opposite sex. Men like women fragrance and women like men fragrance and the manufactures know about it.

Basically it is a trial and error process. That's why many people tend to buy smaller bottle to try it on and if it works good with that ..then they buy a bigger bottle and keep enjoying it.

..:::Vain DIVA. Fashion is my Passion:::..

Singfest 2008

SINGFEST is back again ! Packed with loads of good acts well worth watching !!

With acts with the likes of Melee, Simple Plan, Lost Prophets and Travis on Saturday and Jason Mraz, Stacie Orrico, One Republic, Panic! at the Disco, the PUSSYCAT DOLLS and ALICIA KEYS on sunday, its a music event not to be missed !



Here's the line up and details of the events.



Saturday

Stage 1

Melanie Subono (Indonesia) - 1500 to 1545
Crowned King (Canada) - 1555 to 1630
Dearest (Canada) - 1650 to 1725
New Found Glory (FL, USA) - 1745 to 1830
Melee(CA, USA) - 1810 to 1935


LEVIS Fashion Show 1940 to 2010


Lost Prophets (Wales) - 2015 to 2100
Simple Plan (USA) - 2120 to 2205
Travis (Scotland) - 2230 to 2345



Saturday

Stage 2

A Vacant Affair (Singapore) - 1400 to 1425
Saw Loser (Singapore) - 1500 to 1545
The Fire Fight (Singapore) - 1600 to 1645
BlueJade (Singapore) - 1700 to 1745
Zero Sequence (Singapore) - 1800 to 1845
Urbandub (Philippines) - 1900 to 1945
CC Sound Factory (NY, USA) - 2000 to 2045
Transient Vortex (Malaysia) - 2100 to 2200
Adrian Wee (DJ) (Singapore) - 2200 to 2300
X-Press 2 (DJ) (UK) - 2300 to 0100

Sunday

Stage 1

Stacie Occicco (USA) - 1500 to 1545
Jamie Scott and The Town (UK) - 1555 to 1630
One Republic (USA) - 1650 to 1725
Panic! and the Disco (Las Vegas, USA) - 1745 to 1830
Jason Mraz(LA, USA) - 1810 to 1935

LEVIS Fashion Show 1940 to 2010

Rick Astley (Wales) - 2015 to 2100
Pussycat Dolls (USA) - 2120 to 2205
Alicia Keys (USA) - 2230 to 2345

Sunday

Stage 2
Firebrands (Singapore) - 1400 to 1425
Fishtank (Singapore) - 1500 to 1545
Giants must fall (Singapore) - 1600 to 1645
West Grand Boulevard (Singapore) - 1700 to 1745
Flybar (Singapore) - 1800 to 1845
Vertical Rush (Singapore) - 1900 to 1945
Allura (Singapore) - 2000 to 2045
Plain Sunset (Singapore) - 2100 to 2200
Coconut showhand (DJ) (Singapore) - 2200 to 0100

Tickets are at $150 for day 1 (Saturday) and $200 for day 2 (Sunday). Or Alternatively, you can get the weekender pass at $300 !! Tickets are available at Sistic or you can click HERE too.

An event not to be missed !!
More details at http://www.singfest.sg/

A out !

FISH AND CO @ GLASSHOUSE

MUSSELS IN GARLIC, LEMON BUTTER SAUCE
PRAWN TRELLIS
FRIED CALAMARI
SALMON CAJUN
PERI PERI PRAWNS
NY FISH AND CHIPS

PROMOTIONAL,
SALMON SALAD

great food,
great environment,
a great place to celebrate's
one's bdae,

but,
poor service.

something they have to look at.

yes,
ONE word,
disappointed.

XOXO,
dDIVA

WANTED (NC 16)

WANTED (NC 16)

official site

TRAILER




MOVIE SYPNOSIS
Based upon Mark Millars explosive graphic novel
series and helmed by stunning visualist
director Timur Bekmambetovcreator of the most
successful Russian film franchise in history,
the Night Watch seriesWanted tells the tale of
one apathetic nobodys transformation into an
unparalleled enforcer of justice. In 2008, the
world will be introduced to a hero for a new
generation: Wesley Gibson. 25-year-old Wes
(James McAvoy) was the most disaffected, cube-
dwelling drone the planet had ever known. His
boss chewed him out hourly, his girlfriend
ignored him routinely and his life plodded on
interminably. Everyone was certain this
disengaged slacker would amount to nothing.
There was little else for Wes to do but wile
away the days and die in his slow, clock-
punching rut. Until he met a woman named Fox
(Angelina Jolie). After his estranged father is
murdered, the deadly sexy Fox recruits Wes into
the Fraternity, a secret society that trains
Wes to avenge his dads death by unlocking his
dormant powers. As she teaches him how to
develop lightning-quick reflexes and phenomenal
agility, Wes discovers this team lives by an
ancient, unbreakable code: carry out the death
orders given by fate itself. With wickedly
brilliant tutorsincluding the Fraternitys
enigmatic leader, Sloan (Morgan Freeman)Wes
grows to enjoy all the strength he ever wanted.
But, slowly, he begins to realize there is more
to his dangerous associates than meets the eye.
And as he wavers between newfound heroism and vengeance,

Wes will come to learn what no one
could ever teach him: he alone controls his
destiny.


WORTH EVERY $$:

Well its of course for my sister, Angelina Jolie. :P haha... anyways, its quite an actioned packed movie with loads of guns and action. Stunts are done quite well and the twist of the story is pretty fresh. A little misleading, which is what the twist is all about.

DOWNSIDE:

Effects are good though can get slightly cheesy. The start was a bit weird as its nothing actioned at all. People may already lose interest even before the action starts but I guess its just the twist of it. Rather repetative in "missions" and the part where he was being trained was too short. But nevertheless, a well worthy show to catch. :)




WANTED deserves a

4/5 popcorn..



XOXO
D.diva & A

Out!

Scents...by Vain DIVA

SCENTS FOR THE DEAR READERS

Smelling good is what everyone likes. Before you can obtain the perfect scent, you need to first try some fragrances out.

Walk into a fragrance store and take your time to see what scents you prefer. If you have any doubts, ask for assistance.

Test just 4 different types of perfumes at a time. Too many varieties can be confusing to the nose, otherwise you can sniff some coffee powder to bring back its neutral state and continue with the testing. You should also test how the fragrance turns out after about 10 minutes, after the alcohol has evaporated and the perfume would have blended with the natural oils of your skin.

Decide if you want a light or heavy scent.
Many people use Perfume or Cologne different time for different reasons. Use some light perfume or fresh smelled cologne in the day time and a little heavy one at night time.

Watch this space for tips on how to retain your scent.

STAY TUNED...

..:::Vain DIVA. Fashion is my Passion:::..

WHITE DOG CAFE & EARLE SWENSON'S @ VIVO CITY

finally,
after band,
DIVAS had a lunch together!
=)

yay.

had lunch in WHITE DOG CAFE.


WHITE DOG CAFE,
set lunch menu only @ S$10.80++
and it comes with a soup,
a choice of over 20 over main courses,
coffee or tea.

applicable only
(mon-fri 11.30am-5.30pm)
(sat&sun 11.30am-2.30pm)
except public holidays.

the staffs were attentive
to our needs.

and the food/drinks came promptly on time

drinks: lesser than 5 minutes
appertisers: 14 minutes
maincourse : once you had finish your soup.

a fabulous ambience with a great view
of sentosa!

table settings
CHICKEN CONSOMMÉ, SOUP
LOBSTER BISQUE
WHITE DOG'S CHEF SALAD
a hearty mix of honey baked ham, smoked
chicken and duck laced with tangy orange
mayonaise and set atop a bed of crisp
greens. a lip-smacking treat.
*MUST TRY!!

dDIVA had,
GRILLED CHICKEN LEG WITH BBQ SAUCE
rated
3/5

iDIVA had,
DEEP FRIED MARINATED DORY FILLET
WITH TARTAR SAUCE
rated
3/5

vDIVA had,
CRISPY CHICKEN FILLET WITH SWEET LEMON
CUSTARD SAUCE
rated
2/5

sDIVA had,
TENDER CHICKEN FILLET WITH CREAMY
MUSHROOM SAUCE.
rated
2/5

next we headed to
EARLE SWENSEN'S
GIANT EARTHQUAKE (S$24.90++)
you are to choose 8 flavours
from a choice of 23 flavours!!!
=)

we had,
hazelnut
butterscotch
chocolate peanut buttercup
cookies 'n' cream
macadamia nut
ol' fashion vanilla
sticky chewy chocolate
lime sherbet

service
was very promt.
=)
5 out of 5.

after movie,
we headed to harbourfront mac
for supper.
V
V & I
A & D (fierce)
=_=!

XOXO,
dDIVA

D.I.V.A.S

DIVAS

hanging out!
=)

hanging sailors
I,V & S
I,V & S
V & S
I & V

XOXO
d.DIVA

Lunch with the D.I.V.A.S

....kinda our first PROPER photo together.....

....angel xiah pose.....

....wat i usually do.....

...untitled...

....e photos are very blue cos my cam was in e wrong mode....never mind....alot of chance to take photos together......

.....not my official post.....will come up wif one soon....

xxTyphoid-Sxx

DECEPTION

DECEPTION

official site

TRAILER




MOVIE SYPNOSIS
An accountant (McGregor) is introduced
to a mysterious sex club known as The
List by his lawyer friend (Jackman). But
in this new world, he soon becomes the prime
suspect in a woman's disappearance and a
multi-million dollar heist"

WORTH EVERY $$:

*decepting to a new level*

*tons of sex scenes*

DOWNSIDE:

*the movie dwells too much.
and it felt abit draggy watching*




DECEPTION deserves a 2.5/5 rating..

XOXO
D.diva

HANCOCK

Hancock

official site

TRAILER



MOVIE SYPNOSIS
There are heroes... there are superheroes... and then there's Hancock (Will Smith). With great power comes great responsibility everyone knows that everyone, that is, but Hancock. Edgy, conflicted, sarcastic, and misunderstood, Hancock's well-intentioned heroics might get the job done and save countless lives, but always seem to leave jaw-dropping damage in their wake. The public has finally had enough as grateful as they are to have their local hero, the good citizens of Los Angeles are wondering what they ever did to deserve this guy. Hancock isn't the kind of man who cares what other people think until the day that he saves the life of PR executive Ray Embrey (Jason Bateman), and the sardonic superhero begins to realize that he may have a vulnerable side after all. Facing that will be Hancock's greatest challenge yet and a task that may prove impossible as Ray's wife, Mary (Charlize Theron), insists that he's a lost cause.


WORTH EVERY $$:

*THROWING ' Michelle' was the most funny for v
because he was thrown into the sky and came
down after like 10 seconds or so..*

*ass shoving*


*Hancock being called an asshole. He flares up
and throws a 'discus-like' plate and cuts
the robber's hand..*

*the part where hancock and his 'wife' had
an arguement outside; where the wife became
'storm(x-men)-like'*

*Charlize Theron is UBER HOTTTT!*




the sad thing is he and his 'wife' must be seperated

in order for them to remain godly.. aww~






Hancock deserves a

4/5 popcorn.



XOXO
Vain, I & D.diva

DELIFRANCE BRISTRO @ TAKASHIMAYA,SG

28 JUNE 2008

V



beef lasagna
chicken lasagna
chicken & mushroom forestiere
diabolo passion fruit.

we unanimously agreed that
the food was sucky.
it was bland, tasteless,
the chicken taste wierd
and the service was bad.

it gets

2/5 stars from me.

YUCK-ness.

thank gawd the company
i had was FA-AB-BU-LOUS!
=)

XOXO,
D

SHOUT-OUT!

wanna wish the DIVAS
the all the best
and start practicing for

THE SOUTHEAST ASIAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA
AND WIND ENSEMBLE (SAYOWE)!!!

the auditions are on
20 JULY.
so it's about 18days?
haha.

all the best.

XOXO
D.diva