BREAKING NEWS FROM THE JIWANG KINGDOM

Hey Everyone,

There is a change of wind for the romantics after a long spell of suspension and we are ever so grateful to God for all of his insights and this new direction. So, we're back in the loop, changing for the better, and growing into the future:    

DOUBLE TAKE "OFF HAND" - With Mia back in university in Tasmania and Roger in Kota Kinabalu recording more albums, we had a tough time locking down a date for them. But, we've got the best music in town this 21, 22 and 23 December 2010, and what's more, it will be "OFF HAND" - no rehearsals and no pressure, just taking it from their last sold out performance at The Dewan Philharmonic. First come, first serve; book your tickets NOW!

INITIATIVE FOR THE HOMELESS - We've been taking it slow and steady with www.jensbirthdaywall.blogspot.com which is up and running. So far as promised we've sent Strawberry Pavlovas, Lemon Meringues Pies, Chocolate Brownies and Red velvet Cupcakes out to various kitchens dedicated to feeding the homeless. As Mother Theresa said: "You can do what I cannot do, I can do what you cannot do. Together we can do great things."

"JEN'S KITCHEN SPIRIT" - I'm not sure how, but my first recipe book will be launched on 30 January 2011 at Borders. No frills, no thrills, just me and my girls putting together a DIY kitchen handbook with guaranteed delicious, tried and tested recipes. The book will feature my food stories and copy, a pastel painting of my actual kitchen by Mia as the front cover, design and layout by Vanessa and food photography by Natasha. Call Natasha if you would like to come, I am shamelessly tempting you with food prepared by yours truly for the launch.    

UNDERGROUND SUPPER CLUB - We are launching this today, 29 June 2010. As the name underground implies, all communication is restricted to word of mouth. Call to come for supper!

LITTLE HOMEGROWN CHEFS SERIES - If you have little kids and it delights you to see them grow, log on to www.jenshomekitchen.blogspot.com and click on cooking class to read about our classes, apprenticeship and "Jen's Little Homegrown Chefs" cookbook in the making.

WEEKEND TAKEAWAYS - Because our WORLD CUP takeaways have turned out to be successful, we have decided to continue with our "Premium Hot Dogs" and "Homemade Burgers" weekend takeaways. So, if you're too tired to cook but prefer a homecooked meal instead, remember that we roll out our grill every weekend!   

NASI KUNING KOMPLIT - Rice cooked in coconut milk and spices served with Ayam or Ikan Goreng, Crispy Fried Brinjal, and Sambal Udang Kering available only once a month from Jen's HomeKitchen. Place your takeaway order for 16 July now.

KIDS COOKING CLASS AT MPH - I will be giving a FREE cooking class for kids at MPH on 19 September 2010. I will be inviting a few of my little homegrown chefs to assist me so it's going to be fun. Please register your kids with Natasha so we can ensure that your child has a place.   

MASTER CHEFS AT HOME - Organized every last Saturday of the month for passionate amateurs like myself. Come and learn extraordinary recipes in the style of full menus.

RECIPE BOOK COLLABORATION - We have the book, the launch and a 4 month road show planned. If you are looking for a strategic partner and a 6 month ongoing event to tie in with, well we'll be most happy to hear from you.

Finally I wish to thank those of you who have been kind enough to spread our many newsletters out to your friends. Orders have been so encouraging and our classes were - and continues to be - a hit. Special thanks to Malaysian Insider and Going Places - Malaysian Airlines Inflight Magazine - for believing in us romantics. For all who have remained loyal on our database, you will be happy to know that our Mia is a frontline member of The Southern Gospel Choir in Hobart and that she was recently privileged to take part in "The festival of Broadway".

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Love and peace, Jen

Comte de Mirabeau said
"None but men of strong passions are capable of rising to greatness."

Brabons Entertainment is a family oriented business that thrives on working with capable individuals who engage in work that taps into their talent and fuels their passion. Brabons Entertainment operates along the parameters of the theory that governs growth and prosperity to both their internal and external people. Human capital is our most important asset.

It all began 10 years ago on an island in North Borneo (now, the state of Sabah) when there was a demand in the market for talent providers. Brabons Entertainment started with the intent to supply talented individuals such as dancers, singers and musicians to corporate companies and hotels for their annual functions, gala events, special occasions, product launchings and development projects. This gradually led Brabons Entertainment to incorporate other services like introducing narrators for documentaries, musical compositions and musical scores for film productions, models for company brochures and the supply of sound engineers, sound reinforcement systems and music instruments.

The great Helen Keller once said
"The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision."

Brabons Entertainment's purpose and vision began evolving and maturing when through a defining moment, a member of the family, Mia Palencia, decided that she wanted to work on her dream that was to sing and write music. To support her in this endeavour and give courage on which to build her talents and help her live it out consistently, Brabons Entertainment explored this prospect and expanded further into the area of artiste management.

Brabons Entertainment believes in the philosophy
"You become successful by helping others become successful."

Amongst Brabons Entertainment's proudest achievements since then has been to discover and place together two astounding musicians, Mia Palencia and Roger Wang. Collaborating with them as a team for the past eight years has been tremendously rewarding and it has blossomed into yet another life-giving project. Sabah's home-grown jazz duo Double Take today is known as Malaysia's most promising, popular and inspiring duo. Mia Palencia on the other hand has grown into a songwriter and musician.

A crucible of thought into reality, moving from an island to the capital city, Brabons Entertainment to date has extended her services geographically, undertaken some crazy but brave challenges and has built with her a team of great achievers that are first teachable, competent, respectful, reliable, disciplined, creative and talented. It is upon their contribution of perseverance and commitment to success that Brabons Entertainment's foundations are built.

Brabons Entertainment has encountered many stepping stones but continues to believe that the path to greatness unleashes and realizes human potential and follows a process of sequential growth from the inside out. We work to build on sources of inspiration and look forward to inspire more individuals to find their true creative force. Brabons Entertainment institutionalizes the capacity to fill these needs of society through her organization.

Aristotle said
"Where talents and the needs of the world cross,
therein lies your vocation."

Brabons Entertainment today are artiste managers and event producers.