Friday, February 24, 2017
THREATS FROM NORTH KOREA: Trump expresses anger over N. Korea
US President Donald Trump says that his government is very angry at what the Korean Peninsula has done, and is critical of the country's missile and nuclear development.
Asked whether a meeting with the North's leader Kim Jong Un is a possibility, President Trump replied he wouldn't say no, but that may be too late.
Trump said the US government appreciates China's move to halt coal imports from North Korea. He added that China has tremendous control over the North, and it could solve the security challenge posed by the country very easily if it wanted to.
As for cooperation with Japan and South Korea, Trump said accelerating a missile defense system for the allies is one of many things that can be done, and that there are talks of a lot more than that.
Source: NHK World
Let's Do The News! (February 24, 2017)
- Senator Leila de Lima surrendered herself to arresting authorities following the issuance of an arrest warrant against her by a Muntinlupa Court. From her Senate office in Room 502, she was escorted to the agents of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group led by Chief Superintendent Roel Obusan.
- Following de Lima's arrest, Vice President Leni Robredo decried what she called a "political harassment" by the administration. In a statement, Robredo said that De Lima's arrest was part of a political agenda and not a result of an "independent, unbiased" legal process.
- Former PNP chief Alan Purisima yesterday pleaded not guilty to charges of graft and usurpation of official functions in connection with his alleged involvement in the Mamasapano incident. Purisima maintained his innocence during his arrangement at the Sandiganbayan.
- Prosecutors have indicted a suspect in last July's mass murder of mentally disabled people at a care facility in eastern Japan. Satoshi Uematsu was indicted for the murders of 19 people and the attempted murders of 24 others at a facility in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture.
- US President Donald Trump has criticized the nuclear disarmament treaty with Russia as one-sided and signaled his willingness to expand his nation's nuclear arsenal. He called the New START "a one-sided deal." The nuclear arms reduction treaty ended seven years ago. He said the United States falls behind on nuclear weapon capability and he said if any country wants to make nukes, he make sure that the US will be at the top of the pack.
- Ford unleashed the Competition Series variant of the Ford GT supercar. While the EcoBoost V6 engine remains the same, it now weighs 3,054lbs.
Ford GT Competition Series |
- The new Porsche Panamera Turbo S e-Hybrid is the most powerful Panamera ever made and its set to debut at next month's Geneva Motor Show. This PHEV variant is powered by a combination of a 4.0L V8 Twin Turbo, electric motor, and a li-ion battery, producing a total power output of 680HP of power
2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S e-hybrid |
- The skater-turned coach Victor Nikiforov from the hit anime series Yuri!!! on Ice joins the Nendoroid lineup. He's available to order tarting at 4,167 Yen plus tax and will be delivered this August.
Nendoroid Victor Nikiforov |
- For Love Live Sunshine fans, a figma of Kanan Matsuura has arrived! It's available to order starting at 5,833 yen plus tax and will be delivered this September.
figma Kanan Matsuura |
TTFN!!!
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Let's Do The News! (February 23, 2017)
- The Department of Foreign Affairs – Overseas Voting Secretariat announced today that DFA-OVS and COMELEC-OFOV have signed tripartite memorandum of agreement with the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) for the continuing registration/certification of qualified overseas Filipinos, that resumed on 01 December 2016 and will end on 30 September 2018, for purposes of the 2019 elections.
- The US administration of Donald Trump has withdrawn federal guidance allowing transgender students to use bathrooms of their choice at public schools. The Trump administration announced its repeal on Wednesday. Conservative states including Texas had filed lawsuits demanding the reversal of the guidelines.
- Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn will step down from his position effective this 1st of April. He will still be in charge with the Renault-Nissan Alliance as well as Mitsubishi, however.
- Mercedes-Benz teases an all-new E-Class Cabriolet set for Geneva Motor Show debut.
TTFN!!!
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
These are the best anime songs in history
Here are the best 30 out of the 100 anime songs in history and you might be amazed which franchise scored big-time.
- "SNOW HALATION" (LOVE LIVE!)
- "BOKUTACHI WA HITOTSU NO HIKARI (LOVE LIVE! THE SCHOOL IDOL MOVIE)
- "ORION WO NAZORU" (TIGER & BUNNY)
- "History Maker" (Yuri!!! on Ice)
- "Butter-fly" (Digimon Adventure)
- "only my railgun" (A Certain Scientific Railgun)
- "Platinum" (Cardcaptor Sakura)
- "Cruel Angel's Thesis" (Neon Genesis Evangelion)
- "Sugar Song and Bitter Step" (Blood Blockade Battlefront)
- "TRAGEDY" (The File of Young Kindaichi Returns)
- "Connect" (Puella Magi Madoka Magica)
- "Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari" (Bakemonogatari)
- "Maji Love 1000%" (Uta no Prince-sama - Maji Love 1000%)
- "M@STERPIECE" (THE IDOLM@STER MOVIE: Kagayaki no Mukōgawa e!)
- "Guren no Yumiya" (Attack on Titan)
- "Space Battleship Yamato" (Space Battleship Yamato)
- "Hare Hare Yukai" (The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya)
- "God knows…" (The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya)
- "Lion" (Macross F)
- "Daydream Cafe" (Is the order a rabbit?)
- "Sore wa Bokutachi no Kiseki" (Love Live!)
- "Mezase Pokémon Master" (Pokémon)
- "Aishiteru Banzai!" (Love Live!)
- "Angelic Angel" (Love Live! The School Idol Movie)
- "SUNNY DAY SONG" (Love Live! The School Idol Movie)
- "CHANGE THE WORLD" (Inuyasha)
- "ETERNAL BLAZE" (Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha A's)
- "Get Wild" (City Hunter)
- "Zero Ichi Kiseki" (And you thought there is never a girl online?)
- "Catch You Catch Me" (Cardcaptor Sakura)
μ's Final Love Live
Image: Project Love Live!
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Let's Do The News! (February 22, 2017)
RR Velar teaser |
figma Akeno Misaki |
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Forza Horizon 3: A rare stablemate...
See? Totally legit! No foolin' around! He he he...What a whack job to do with a rare machine that I won from a one-day-only event but still, the night is still young, and let's do things while we're at it.
Let's Do The News! (February 21, 2017)
TTFN!!!
Monday, February 20, 2017
THREATS FROM NORTH KOREA: Malaysia and N. Korea on the verge of diplomatic row
The North Korean ambassador to Malaysia Kang Chol continued his criticism against the Malaysian government over the murder case of Kim Jong Nam, the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il.
Kang accused the Malaysian authorities of threatening the family of the North Korean citizen with guns, and also beating up the man's teenage son when they raided his Kuala Lumpur condominium. This comes after Malaysia recalled its ambassador to North Korea, as well as Kang himself being summoned to Wisma Putra on Monday morning.
Despite his accusations, Kang also called for a joint investigation into the death of Jong-nam. He added that if Malaysia agreed with the proposal, the Korean Peninsula will send a delegation of lawyers to assist.
Source: The Star
Let's Do The News! (February 20, 2017)
TTFN!!!
Mini Countryman (F60)
2017 Mini Countryman |
This is the brand new Mini Countryman, ladies and gents. And while it looks slightly similar to the old Countryman, it's now the biggest Mini ever offered, much to the dismay of Mini fans everywhere, especially me. With prices start at 26,500 Euros plus delivery, it's slightly more expensive than the Off-road look version of the Fiat 500X, its main rival. This could become a clear choice between the lesser of two evils here because while they're essentially larger than their originators, what matters most is the features at their disposal and I can expect that the new Countryman, being city car/crossover for the posh yuppies, delivers more stuff than the 500X.
2017 Mini Countryman |
2017 Mini Countryman interior |
Carrying more stuff aside, because this is the biggest Mini ever offered, the new Countryman is now slightly longer and wider compared to the previous model, so there's going to be some space in the inside, am I right? That added dimensions really put personal space to its advantage but the downside is that when you're driving it on tight spots in places like Italy or the one in Northern France, it's going to be quite a challenge to get it back on the road while getting stuck in the maze like a guinea pig. While it still has the dashboard of today's Minis, there's still some time to toy around with the connectivity features while you're at it before heading off to your points of interests.
2018 Mini John Cooper Works Countryman |
If you're a speedo boy, the Countryman you might have been interested in, probably, is the high-performance variant called the MINI JCW Countryman. Like all of today's JCWs, it's powered by a 2.0L petrol engine generating 231PS of power and 320Nm of torque as well as race-derived dynamics. Just like the JCW Clubman, the JCW Countryman comes with the ALL4 control system, which adapts to the road with the ideal blend of power distribution between the front and rear wheels. With either a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed Steptronic, it does 0-100kph in six and a half seconds and onwards to 234kph, which sounds quick for a crossover of that size. It can be yours for just 38,800 Euros so come on, don't be shy having a Countryman that goes like a rocket while it can go anywhere, well just about.
2017 Mini Countryman |
So, what can I say about the new MINI Countryman, well this is still the MINI I'm not particularly interested with, it's still a mini SUV for those who think compact crossovers like the Fiat 500X, the Jeep Renegade, or the Mercedes-Benz GLA aren't that kind of type, although the GLA can make this one well-ridiculed just about anywhere. While this is very big for a Mini, the Countryman is all about the rough stuff it can do just to keep its MINIMALISM in check and while its sizing just can't squeeze through the tight gaps, its roomy creature comforts really surprises the customers as are the tech that flooded through it, although unsure what it is. You can thank BMW for the Countryman's full model change but for now, I have some moping up to do about those backstories.
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale
Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale |
Set in the year 2026, two years after the events of the anime series, Kirito, Asuna, and friends entered to a whole new kind of game, and a whole new kind of trap they've never faced. The game is called Ordinal Scale, and it's an augmented reality MMO game that became popular among players. However, with the imminent threat rising through the depths of this MMO game, there's a risk that it's going to repeat the tragic SAO incident the youngsters have faced and how will Kirito and the gang step up against this new kind of threat and survive? This is a new kind of survival game they're taking on and the differences between real and virtual have been blurred once again.
My rating: 3.7 out of 5
FIA Formula E 2016-2017: Buenos Aires
Renault e.dams' Sebastien Buemi made history as the first ever Formula E driver to win three races in the row. It was his ninth win in his Formula E career and 12th for the team. Although his pole position got slipped by ABT-Audi's Lucas Di Grassi and TECHEETAH's Jean-Eric Vergne, Buemi fought his way to victory and he did.
So now, after the Buenos Aires EPrix, Buemi's in 1st place overall with 75 points. Di Grassi is 29 points behind and Nico Prost's in 3rd place overall with 36 points.
The next race is on Mexico on April Fools Day. That's April 1st to you, race fans.