The big scoop today...
OFW Caregiver is Israeli X-Factor champ
This is one of the most trending topics spiralled on the net recently as a Filipina caregiver in Israel, Rose Fostanes, became the winner of X Factor Israel. Having working as a caregiver in Israel for two decades, Rose ever dreamt about being a singer and the Israeli version of The X Factor gave it a shot of her life. At first glance, she might feared that most Israelis will ignore her because she's a foreigner competing in a reality show for Israeli talents but the tables are turned when her take on Lady Gaga's "You and I" shook the competition into standing ovation, receiving the most votes via text messages and the show's website, and risen to celebrity status. In the eyes of Israeli talents, they see to her as what Susan Boyle does to Britain's Got Talent five years ago.
Report: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/343866/pinoyabroad/pinoyachievers/filipina-caregiver-rose-fostanes-is-surprise-star-of-x-factor-israel
John Button, Jenson's dad, passed away
John Button is known to be a rallycross racer in the 70's and well known as the dad of F1 racer Jenson Button. Sadly, Jenson's dad passed away because of a suspected heart attack. He died at the South of France last Sunday.
Report: http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/racing-news/john-button-father-of-formula-1-champion-jenson-passes-away
Britain's first pay-as-you-go cafe
Somewhere in Shoreditch, London, there is a cafe where you can pay-as-you-go to use their internet. The food, beverages, and internet access are free but you have to pay 1.80 GBP per hour or 3 pence per minute for your stay. It's called the Ziferblat cafe, and it's located at 388 Old Street. It's the first UK branch of a Russian chain as there are 11 branches in Russia with the first opening in Moscow in 2011.
Report: http://www.bbcamerica.com/anglophenia/2014/01/u-k-s-first-pay-go-cafe/
US Court rejected Net Neutrality rules
Well, that doesn't sound right to us, netizens, because recently, the US Appeals Court rejected federal guidelines that stated that ISPs must treat all internet traffic equally. This decision provides the groundwork for broadband providers and carriers to charge extra fees for faster internet access to certain services or sites. This is the second time courts ruled against net neutrality as the first one happened four years ago.
Report: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-01-14/u.s-appeals-court-strikes-down-net-neutrality-rules
TTFN!!!
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Cars GT6 Should Put (Volume 20)
In a galaxy far far away, just off our backyard, lies Leopaul's Blog; boldly pushing the boundaries of car culture because there's some CARS GT6 SHOULD PUT.
Cars like...
1) Marussia B2 '10
Made in the communist nation of Russia, the Marussia is definitely the communist car we all like not only because this is by no means the most unique supercar ever made, but it's also one of the best cornering supercars in existence. The top-spec version is powered by a 2.8L Cosworth V6 turbo engine developing 420HP of power and 600Nm of torque. It can do 0-60mph in under four seconds and top speed over 150mph.
2) Subaru Levorg 2.0 GT-S EyeSight '14
Unveiled at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, the new Levorg is a new-generation "real sports tourer" that takes on a new spin on station wagons in its class. The name Levorg is a portmanteau of the words Legacy, Revolution, and Touring. It has the similar sizing of the current Legacy Touring Wagon but available engines offered are turbocharged and connected with Subaru's Lineartronic CVT gearbox. It comes with the 1.6L DIT engine producing 170PS of power and the 2.0L DIT engine producing 300PS of power. Although its CVT is going to be the issue for us, I just want to see if the Levorg stacks up with the other station wagons offered on Gran Turismo 6.
3) Suzuki Hustler 660 X Turbo '14
This is one of the most bizarre-looking kei cars offered by Suzuki...as well as the name itself. The Hustler is as marketed as the first-ever kei-crossover but despite its crossover looks, it's still a kei car and not much else. It was showcased at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, went on sale in January 2014, and it's offered with a 660cc engine, normal or turbocharged, mated with either a CVT or a 5MT. Did I also mention that the Hustler also comes with an optional 4WD system? Even though the Hustler is not my type, I just want to have one in my Gran Turismo 6 garage to see what it's like.
4) Pagani Zonda Revolucion '13
With only five of these track-only models made, the Zonda Revolucion succeeds where the Zonda R left off. The 6.0L V12 sourced from AMG now churns out a mighty 800HP of power and 730Nm torque. Because of its lightweight processes, the Revolucion has a stronger power-to-weight ratio than the Bugatti Veyron, so it's got to be mighty fast in the straights and in the corners. This is truly a must have for every GT players should this Zonda Revolucion find its way here.
The results please? So when one of these cars showed up in future updates on GT6, you can't say I have a little bit to do with that.
Cars like...
1) Marussia B2 '10
Made in the communist nation of Russia, the Marussia is definitely the communist car we all like not only because this is by no means the most unique supercar ever made, but it's also one of the best cornering supercars in existence. The top-spec version is powered by a 2.8L Cosworth V6 turbo engine developing 420HP of power and 600Nm of torque. It can do 0-60mph in under four seconds and top speed over 150mph.
2) Subaru Levorg 2.0 GT-S EyeSight '14
Unveiled at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, the new Levorg is a new-generation "real sports tourer" that takes on a new spin on station wagons in its class. The name Levorg is a portmanteau of the words Legacy, Revolution, and Touring. It has the similar sizing of the current Legacy Touring Wagon but available engines offered are turbocharged and connected with Subaru's Lineartronic CVT gearbox. It comes with the 1.6L DIT engine producing 170PS of power and the 2.0L DIT engine producing 300PS of power. Although its CVT is going to be the issue for us, I just want to see if the Levorg stacks up with the other station wagons offered on Gran Turismo 6.
3) Suzuki Hustler 660 X Turbo '14
This is one of the most bizarre-looking kei cars offered by Suzuki...as well as the name itself. The Hustler is as marketed as the first-ever kei-crossover but despite its crossover looks, it's still a kei car and not much else. It was showcased at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, went on sale in January 2014, and it's offered with a 660cc engine, normal or turbocharged, mated with either a CVT or a 5MT. Did I also mention that the Hustler also comes with an optional 4WD system? Even though the Hustler is not my type, I just want to have one in my Gran Turismo 6 garage to see what it's like.
4) Pagani Zonda Revolucion '13
With only five of these track-only models made, the Zonda Revolucion succeeds where the Zonda R left off. The 6.0L V12 sourced from AMG now churns out a mighty 800HP of power and 730Nm torque. Because of its lightweight processes, the Revolucion has a stronger power-to-weight ratio than the Bugatti Veyron, so it's got to be mighty fast in the straights and in the corners. This is truly a must have for every GT players should this Zonda Revolucion find its way here.
5) HKS Racing Performer (ZN6)
The HKS-tuned Toyota 86 is Nobuteru Taniguchi's machine for the D1GP 2013. The FA20 engine has been tweaked and enlarged to 2.2L and with HKS' blend of supercharging, Nobu's 86 now produces 580PS of power output. Aside from that, HKS spent a lot of time gearing this 86 up with their signature transmission, clutch, and suspension as well as a wide array of HKS parts. It runs on ADVAN NEOVA AD08 tires. What amazed me that this 86 is one of the quickest tuned 86's to lap round the Tsukuba Circuit in 0:58.808 respectively. Quite a record set by Nobu but we sure want one if GT6 wishes to add it!
Take that to Kaz Yamauchi!
What's in our Car Town garage today? (January 15, 2014)
What's in our Car Town garage today?
2025 Mazda Kaan
At the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show Design Challenge, a selection of carmakers send on their top designers to envision futuristic concepts fit for the year 2025. For Mazda, their vision 2025 is an electric racer designed to compete in the E1 races. They foresee that in the future, the freeways of California have been resurfaced with a sub-level electro conductive polymer that powers modern electric cars. The Kaan's inspiration comes from electric fields and textures from nature. It comes with a patented electronic tire system to send the Kaan at a top speed of over 250mph with no harmful emissions.
2025 Mazda Kaan
At the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show Design Challenge, a selection of carmakers send on their top designers to envision futuristic concepts fit for the year 2025. For Mazda, their vision 2025 is an electric racer designed to compete in the E1 races. They foresee that in the future, the freeways of California have been resurfaced with a sub-level electro conductive polymer that powers modern electric cars. The Kaan's inspiration comes from electric fields and textures from nature. It comes with a patented electronic tire system to send the Kaan at a top speed of over 250mph with no harmful emissions.
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| 2025 Mazda Kaan |
1986 Ford RS200 Evolution
The iconic RS200 is Ford's rally legend made to compete for the WRC's Group B racing. To comply with homologation regulations, 200 of these models were made. By the time the RS200 is ready to compete, major carmakers competing in this group have been struggling and numerous fatal accidents spell the end of Group B rallying but the RS200 story didn't end there. What they did to the remaining 200 cars is adding some carpets on it and make it a road-going supercar. The road cars can reach a 0-60mph time in a sub-6 second mark and most geared at 150mph, all with four-wheel drive. Even today, the RS200 is a rarity.
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| 1986 Ford RS200 Evolution |
1983 Lancia 037 Stradale
One of the most memorable rally cars made for Group B rallying, the 037 is loosely based on the Montecarlo and it's served as the replacement to the iconic Stratos. Developed in cooperation with Abarth, the 037 is powered by a 2.0L engine from a Fiat Abarth 131, developing 265HP of power. At the hands of Markku Alén, Attilio Bettega, and Walter Röhrl, the Lancia 037 is the last rear-wheel drive to win the WRC, especially the manufacturer's world championship in 1983. As always, for homologation purposes, 200 road-going versions are made and the road-legal version produces 60HP less than the rally car.
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| 1983 Lancia 037 Stradale |
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Let's Do The News! (January 14, 2014)
The big scoop today...
Senator Recto warned P-Noy about emergency powers
While the whole power issue is all around with us ever since electric bills gone skyrocketing, leaving us penniless for obvious reasons, Senator Ralph Recto, yesterday, warned President Noynoy Aquino about "emergency powers" because such political risks could "electrocute" him, not literally but metaphorically speaking. He also warns that once P-Noy has his hands on the emergency powers, solving today's energy crisis would deem to be difficult.
Report: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/563445/recto-emergency-powers-may-electrocute-aquino
...in related news...
P-Noy's performance rating dropped by 6% in last month's Pulse Asia survey, in the midst of controversy over his administration's poor performance in the aftermath of Superstorm Yolanda last November 2013. However, the Malacañang Palace stated that "3 out of 4 Filipinos" remained loyal to the President, based on the survey, which had a margin of error of plus or minus 3%.
Report: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/563381/aquino-approval-rating-dips-in-new-poll
About last night's lunar halo
The social media made a buzz regarding the moon with a ring about it. PAGASA stated that it's a normal occurrence and this "lunar halo" is a reflection of ice crystals brought by high clouds. It's caused by the LPA in the Visayas.
Report: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/563349/netizens-abuzz-over-haloed-moon
Former import player arrested
Tom Randall, a former import player of the Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association, the PBA's precursor, was arrested for child abuse. NBI officials and the DSWD raided Randall's nursing home, which is an orphanage, after reports saying he molested about 30 children under his guardianship.
Report: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/563251/former-basketball-import-arrested-for-child-abuse
Teletubbies take on North Korea?!
Now this is weird news to us but for the United Kingdom; in order to take down the North Korean regime, all they need is some good quality British telly. Foreign Secretary William Hague told that the BBC is negotiating North Korea's state run television to provide British shows such as Teletubbies, Top Gear, Doctor Who, and any other British shows as long as its not offending the regime.
"You couldn't send Dad's Army as it is about war. But Teletubbies could be an option, or The Good Life, with a bit of gardening and squabbling in the kitchen." He said.
I know, this whole idea of British programming on North Korean television sounds crazy but will it work as if they did in the fall of the Berlin Wall?
Report: http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/teletubbies/story-e6frfmyi-1226800268157?utm_source=News&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=editorial&net_sub_uid=86802821
Hasbro renews MLP for next season!
While Season 4 of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic is still with us for a while, Hasbro announced that they're renewing it for a fifth season! Such success really deserves a new lease of life, especially for a girly show that attracts grown men. He he he...
Report: http://news.everfree.net/2014/01/season-5-of-my-little-pony-friendship-is-magic-confirmed-by-hasbro-president/
...in other related news...
Ashleigh Ball, the Casting Voice behind MLP's Rainbow Dash and Applejack, recently joined Twitter! I know, she was recently added an hour ago but you're more than welcome to follow her! Her Twitter handle is @ash_leigh_ball
...I almost forgot...
The casting voice behind Rarity, Claire Corlett, now has her own Twitter account also. Stop by her Twitter account if you have something to ask! Her Twitter handle is @ClaireMCorlett
C7 Z06
Senator Recto warned P-Noy about emergency powers
While the whole power issue is all around with us ever since electric bills gone skyrocketing, leaving us penniless for obvious reasons, Senator Ralph Recto, yesterday, warned President Noynoy Aquino about "emergency powers" because such political risks could "electrocute" him, not literally but metaphorically speaking. He also warns that once P-Noy has his hands on the emergency powers, solving today's energy crisis would deem to be difficult.
Report: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/563445/recto-emergency-powers-may-electrocute-aquino
...in related news...
P-Noy's performance rating dropped by 6% in last month's Pulse Asia survey, in the midst of controversy over his administration's poor performance in the aftermath of Superstorm Yolanda last November 2013. However, the Malacañang Palace stated that "3 out of 4 Filipinos" remained loyal to the President, based on the survey, which had a margin of error of plus or minus 3%.
Report: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/563381/aquino-approval-rating-dips-in-new-poll
About last night's lunar halo
The social media made a buzz regarding the moon with a ring about it. PAGASA stated that it's a normal occurrence and this "lunar halo" is a reflection of ice crystals brought by high clouds. It's caused by the LPA in the Visayas.
Report: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/563349/netizens-abuzz-over-haloed-moon
Former import player arrested
Tom Randall, a former import player of the Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association, the PBA's precursor, was arrested for child abuse. NBI officials and the DSWD raided Randall's nursing home, which is an orphanage, after reports saying he molested about 30 children under his guardianship.
Report: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/563251/former-basketball-import-arrested-for-child-abuse
Teletubbies take on North Korea?!
Now this is weird news to us but for the United Kingdom; in order to take down the North Korean regime, all they need is some good quality British telly. Foreign Secretary William Hague told that the BBC is negotiating North Korea's state run television to provide British shows such as Teletubbies, Top Gear, Doctor Who, and any other British shows as long as its not offending the regime.
"You couldn't send Dad's Army as it is about war. But Teletubbies could be an option, or The Good Life, with a bit of gardening and squabbling in the kitchen." He said.
I know, this whole idea of British programming on North Korean television sounds crazy but will it work as if they did in the fall of the Berlin Wall?
Report: http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/teletubbies/story-e6frfmyi-1226800268157?utm_source=News&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=editorial&net_sub_uid=86802821
Hasbro renews MLP for next season!
While Season 4 of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic is still with us for a while, Hasbro announced that they're renewing it for a fifth season! Such success really deserves a new lease of life, especially for a girly show that attracts grown men. He he he...
Report: http://news.everfree.net/2014/01/season-5-of-my-little-pony-friendship-is-magic-confirmed-by-hasbro-president/
...in other related news...
Ashleigh Ball, the Casting Voice behind MLP's Rainbow Dash and Applejack, recently joined Twitter! I know, she was recently added an hour ago but you're more than welcome to follow her! Her Twitter handle is @ash_leigh_ball
...I almost forgot...
The casting voice behind Rarity, Claire Corlett, now has her own Twitter account also. Stop by her Twitter account if you have something to ask! Her Twitter handle is @ClaireMCorlett
C7 Z06
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| 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 |
Welcome the all-new Chevrolet Corvette C7 Z06, the ultimate Corvette at this moment of time. At first glance, it looks like the new C7 Corvette Stingray but with the Z06, a fine array of aerodynamic upgrades are added to give it more of an aggression to this American sportscar. Also, the old 7.0L V8 has been thrown away and replaced with a more powerful supercharged LT4 6.2L V8 engine producing 625HP of power. It maybe about less than the C6 ZR1 but the new Z06 is more powerful than the Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4 or the Ferrari 458 Speciale! It's offered with either a 7-speed manual or an 8-speed automatic gearbox.
The new Z06 is set to be on sale next year.
Toyota FT-1 Concept
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| 2014 Toyota FT-1 Concept |
For the NAIAS 2014, Toyota showcased a concept sportscar called the FT-1. This sporty concept car previews its new design language as well as the future of Toyota's sportscars. Not only it was designed at Toyota's Calty Design studio in Michigan but the folks at Gran Turismo helped them create this masterpiece and oh! You can drive one in tomorrow's update on the Gran Turismo 6 video game exclusively on the PS3!
TTFN!!!
Monday, January 13, 2014
Let's Do The News! (January 13, 2014)
The big scoop today...
Golden Globe Awards 2014
In case you missed this year's Golden Globe Awards, here are the list of winners, just so to let you know:
BEST MOTION PICTURE, DRAMA: 12 Years a Slave
BEST ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE, DRAMA: Cate Blanchett
BEST ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE, DRAMA: Matthew McConaughey
BEST MOTION PICTURE, MUSICAL OR COMEDY: American Hustle
BEST ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE, MUSICAL OR COMEDY: Amy Adams
BEST ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE, MUSICAL OR COMEDY: Leonardo DiCaprio
BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM: Frozen
BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM: The Great Beauty
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE: Jennifer Lawrence
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE: Jared Leto
BEST DIRECTOR - MOTION PICTURE: Alfonso Cuaron
BEST SCREENPLAY - MOTION PICTURE: Spike Jonze
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE - MOTION PICTURE: Alex Ebert
BEST ORIGINAL SONG - MOTION PICTURE: Ordinary Love by U2
BEST TV SERIES - DRAMA: Breaking Bad
BEST ACTRESS IN A TV SERIES, DRAMA: Robin Wright
BEST ACTOR IN A TV SERIES, DRAMA: Bryan Cranston
BEST TV SERIES - MUSICAL OR COMEDY: Brooklyn Nine-Nine
BEST ACTRESS IN A TV SERIES, MUSICAL OR COMEDY: Amy Poehler
BEST ACTOR IN A TV SERIES, MUSICAL OR COMEDY: Andy Samberg
BEST TV MOVIE OR MINI-SERIES: Behind the Candelabra
BEST ACTRESS IN A MINI-SERIES OR TV MOVIE: Elisabeth Moss
BEST ACTOR IN A MINI-SERIES OR TV MOVIE: Michael Douglas
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR TV MOVIE: Jacqueline Bisset
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR TV MOVIE: Jon Voight
Next-generation F150 revealed
The best-selling pickup truck in America, the Ford F-150, underwent a full-model change and for its full model change, the all new F-150 comes with brand new technologies first for its class. It is the first pickup to come with an 8-inch screen, 360-degree camera view, inflatable rear seat belts, smarter trailer tow module, LED sideview mirror spotlights, LED headlamps, Active Park Assist, BOXLINK interchangable cargo management system, power tailgate lock and release, and 12-corner crush boxes for improved front impack protection. It comes with the all-new 2.7 EcoBoost petrol engine with idling stop system as well as the 3.5L EcoBoost and the 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engine.
This car is set for its 2014 NAIAS debut this week and it will go on sale before the end of 2014.
Read More: http://www.netcarshow.com/ford/2015-f-150/
Shorter work days for tobacco workers because of SIN TAX
A year after the Sin Tax Reform Law of 2012 was signed into law, workers at the Philip Morris Fortune Tobacco Corporation (PMFTC) are facing problems. According to the president of the labor union of PMFTC, the company cut work days until the month of May. Tensions between the union and PMFTC grew in the last week of 2013 after plant management delayed its 2014 production plans, making the workers worrying that the management is on the risk of shutting down operations.
Report: http://www.interaksyon.com/business/78573/resulta-ng-sin-tax--shorter-work-days-for-tobacco-factory-workers-hit
Nissan GT Academy graduates achieved class win at the Dubai 24 Hours
At the 2014 Dubai 24 Hours endurance race, those recent Nissan GT Academy graduates - USA’s Nick McMillen, Europe’s Miguel Faisca (Portugal), Russia’s Stanislav Aksenov and Germany’s Florian Strauss - take control of a race-spec #123 NISMO 370Z race car. In the end, they came 25th overall and a SP2-class win with 513 laps completed.
The #126 NISMO 370Z racer was piloted by former F1 driver Karun Chandhok, V8 Supercar racer James Moffat, ADR-Delta LMP2 racer Tor Graves and first-ever GT Academy graduate Lucas Ordoñez. Things are looking good but as the race intensifies, reliability issues hit the #126, sending them 73 laps behind the recent graduates but still snagged a 3rd-place in class to send the GT Academy 2013 graduates on a SP2-class win.
Report: http://www.gtplanet.net/gt-academy-team-take-dubai-24h-class-victory/
Kris Aquino decides to remain in ABS-CBN
In order to secure the future of her two sons, Bimby and Joshua, celeb Kris Aquino decided to renew contracts with ABS-CBN despite rumors that she was offered by Manny V. Pangilinan to leave the Kapamilya network for good. The queen of all media will be renewing contracts with ABS-CBN tomorrow, as stated in the January 12 episode of Buzz Ng Bayan.
Report: http://www.pep.ph/news/41905/kris-aquino-decides-to-stay-with-abs-cbn-to-secure-son-joshua39s-future
Bea Rose's dad provoked because of lies
This is one of the biggest issues occurred this year because ever since Miss International 2013 winner Bea Rose Santiago got interviewed by Buzz Ng Bayan, she said that she did apologized to her dad, Paul Valencia Santiago, the person who abandoned her when she was young. Days after the interview, her dad posted a very long response on his Facebook account stating that what Bea Rose said about her family life...is a lie. It says...
“This is in reply to what my daughter Bea Rose Santiago had falsely and maliciously said during her interview last Sunday (January 5, 2014) in the Buzz ng Bayan."
“Also, this is an overdue reply to all the innuendos that had been levelled against me by Bea's mother Ophelia Monterde who deceitfully uses her deceased mother's name in her Facebook account."
“I would like to point out that I am issuing this statement not to ride on the 'popularity' of my daughter, I have kept silent for a long time but I can no longer stand the lies and malicious imputations that are being hurled against me by my own flesh and blood."
Report: http://www.pep.ph/news/41899/updated-bea-rose-santiago39s-father-slams-miss-international-2013-for-her-web-of-lies-wants-public-apology-from-daughter
TTFN!!!
Golden Globe Awards 2014
In case you missed this year's Golden Globe Awards, here are the list of winners, just so to let you know:
BEST MOTION PICTURE, DRAMA: 12 Years a Slave
BEST ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE, DRAMA: Cate Blanchett
BEST ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE, DRAMA: Matthew McConaughey
BEST MOTION PICTURE, MUSICAL OR COMEDY: American Hustle
BEST ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE, MUSICAL OR COMEDY: Amy Adams
BEST ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE, MUSICAL OR COMEDY: Leonardo DiCaprio
BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM: Frozen
BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM: The Great Beauty
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE: Jennifer Lawrence
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE: Jared Leto
BEST DIRECTOR - MOTION PICTURE: Alfonso Cuaron
BEST SCREENPLAY - MOTION PICTURE: Spike Jonze
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE - MOTION PICTURE: Alex Ebert
BEST ORIGINAL SONG - MOTION PICTURE: Ordinary Love by U2
BEST TV SERIES - DRAMA: Breaking Bad
BEST ACTRESS IN A TV SERIES, DRAMA: Robin Wright
BEST ACTOR IN A TV SERIES, DRAMA: Bryan Cranston
BEST TV SERIES - MUSICAL OR COMEDY: Brooklyn Nine-Nine
BEST ACTRESS IN A TV SERIES, MUSICAL OR COMEDY: Amy Poehler
BEST ACTOR IN A TV SERIES, MUSICAL OR COMEDY: Andy Samberg
BEST TV MOVIE OR MINI-SERIES: Behind the Candelabra
BEST ACTRESS IN A MINI-SERIES OR TV MOVIE: Elisabeth Moss
BEST ACTOR IN A MINI-SERIES OR TV MOVIE: Michael Douglas
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR TV MOVIE: Jacqueline Bisset
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR TV MOVIE: Jon Voight
Next-generation F150 revealed
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| 2015 Ford F-150 |
The best-selling pickup truck in America, the Ford F-150, underwent a full-model change and for its full model change, the all new F-150 comes with brand new technologies first for its class. It is the first pickup to come with an 8-inch screen, 360-degree camera view, inflatable rear seat belts, smarter trailer tow module, LED sideview mirror spotlights, LED headlamps, Active Park Assist, BOXLINK interchangable cargo management system, power tailgate lock and release, and 12-corner crush boxes for improved front impack protection. It comes with the all-new 2.7 EcoBoost petrol engine with idling stop system as well as the 3.5L EcoBoost and the 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engine.
This car is set for its 2014 NAIAS debut this week and it will go on sale before the end of 2014.
Read More: http://www.netcarshow.com/ford/2015-f-150/
Shorter work days for tobacco workers because of SIN TAX
A year after the Sin Tax Reform Law of 2012 was signed into law, workers at the Philip Morris Fortune Tobacco Corporation (PMFTC) are facing problems. According to the president of the labor union of PMFTC, the company cut work days until the month of May. Tensions between the union and PMFTC grew in the last week of 2013 after plant management delayed its 2014 production plans, making the workers worrying that the management is on the risk of shutting down operations.
Report: http://www.interaksyon.com/business/78573/resulta-ng-sin-tax--shorter-work-days-for-tobacco-factory-workers-hit
Nissan GT Academy graduates achieved class win at the Dubai 24 Hours
At the 2014 Dubai 24 Hours endurance race, those recent Nissan GT Academy graduates - USA’s Nick McMillen, Europe’s Miguel Faisca (Portugal), Russia’s Stanislav Aksenov and Germany’s Florian Strauss - take control of a race-spec #123 NISMO 370Z race car. In the end, they came 25th overall and a SP2-class win with 513 laps completed.
The #126 NISMO 370Z racer was piloted by former F1 driver Karun Chandhok, V8 Supercar racer James Moffat, ADR-Delta LMP2 racer Tor Graves and first-ever GT Academy graduate Lucas Ordoñez. Things are looking good but as the race intensifies, reliability issues hit the #126, sending them 73 laps behind the recent graduates but still snagged a 3rd-place in class to send the GT Academy 2013 graduates on a SP2-class win.
Report: http://www.gtplanet.net/gt-academy-team-take-dubai-24h-class-victory/
Kris Aquino decides to remain in ABS-CBN
In order to secure the future of her two sons, Bimby and Joshua, celeb Kris Aquino decided to renew contracts with ABS-CBN despite rumors that she was offered by Manny V. Pangilinan to leave the Kapamilya network for good. The queen of all media will be renewing contracts with ABS-CBN tomorrow, as stated in the January 12 episode of Buzz Ng Bayan.
Report: http://www.pep.ph/news/41905/kris-aquino-decides-to-stay-with-abs-cbn-to-secure-son-joshua39s-future
Bea Rose's dad provoked because of lies
This is one of the biggest issues occurred this year because ever since Miss International 2013 winner Bea Rose Santiago got interviewed by Buzz Ng Bayan, she said that she did apologized to her dad, Paul Valencia Santiago, the person who abandoned her when she was young. Days after the interview, her dad posted a very long response on his Facebook account stating that what Bea Rose said about her family life...is a lie. It says...
“This is in reply to what my daughter Bea Rose Santiago had falsely and maliciously said during her interview last Sunday (January 5, 2014) in the Buzz ng Bayan."
“Also, this is an overdue reply to all the innuendos that had been levelled against me by Bea's mother Ophelia Monterde who deceitfully uses her deceased mother's name in her Facebook account."
“I would like to point out that I am issuing this statement not to ride on the 'popularity' of my daughter, I have kept silent for a long time but I can no longer stand the lies and malicious imputations that are being hurled against me by my own flesh and blood."
Report: http://www.pep.ph/news/41899/updated-bea-rose-santiago39s-father-slams-miss-international-2013-for-her-web-of-lies-wants-public-apology-from-daughter
TTFN!!!
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Let's Do The News! (January 12, 2014)
The big scoop today...
- Tonight at 10:00PM, Philippine Standard Time, on ABS-CBN, there's a documentary about climate change presented by Cheche Lazaro, titled PANAHON NA. From Probe Productions, PANAHON NA tackles on the risks of climate change and why is the Philippines is highly prone to natural calamities such as typhoons, drought, and others, as well as the world around us. Ever since typhoons, big and small, hit the Philippines at random occurrences, our country became the third nation vulnerable to climate change. In this documentary, scientists, experts and disaster-reduction managers identify, assess, and explain the vulnerabilities of various areas in the country. They discuss what Filipinos can do to prepare and mitigate the consequences of climate change.
Cheche Lazaro Presents PANAHON NA airs tonight at 10:00PM, Philippine Standard Time, on ABS-CBN and learn how we can prevent every calamity to become a disaster.
- Audi revealed the Allroad Shooting Brake Concept car and it's set to debut at this week's 2014 NAIAS at the Cobo Center, Detroit, Michigan. Although, this concept crossover is a bit of a decent looking machine, it also previews the next evolution of Audi design...I think.
- Drifting in Saudi Arabia with a front-wheel drive car can be extremely mental for daredevils and doing it on a public roads can be menacing and deadly. Because of that, the Arab government is adjusting laws against the Arab drift. Sources say that whoever caught doing it for the first time will be sent to trial and confiscate the car for a month, plus a $2,700 fine.
- The Visayas region of the Philippines is now a typhoon belt, areas commonly prone to typhoons, as acknowledged by an Climate Change Commission official. This region is again in the path of this year's first LPA named Agaton if it intensifies into a tropical depression. A PAGASA forecaster said that this LPA's chances of turning into a storm is slim because of the northeast monsoon or Hanging Amihan. As of 4:00PM yesterday, the LPA was estimated at 250km southeast of General Santos City.
About 20 domestic flights are cancelled today.
- The Colorado-based 2015 GMC Canyon midsize pickup has been revealed and for this full model change, it feels like it's the little brother of the GMC Sierra pickup. Set for 2014 NAIAS debut, the new generation Canyon comes with the best-in-class power from the 2.5L and the 3.6L V6 petrol engine, best-in-class payload, best-in-class maximum trailering rating, and greater capability with a 2.8L Duramax Diesel engine coming in 2016 model year.
- The Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu is ranked as the No. 2 Googled Philippine destination according to a CNN report.
- The cruise ship Grand Princess, supposed to be on a 15-day cruise in the Pacific on a San Francisco-Hawaii-San Francisco route scheduled to arrive on the 19th of January, 2014, has been delayed due to a ship worker, mostly a Filipino one, jumping overboard. CCTV footage saw the ship worker fall from the vessel and since then, the crew along with the Coast Guard and other ships have been searching to find the lost Filipino crew member.
- Last week, a former Miss Venezuela turned actress Monica Spear and her former husband were killed in a highway robbery after resisting robbers by locking the doors of their car and her daughter was wounded. Hundreds of mourners waited in long lines days after her brutal murder in Caracas to pay tribute to the late beauty queen turned actress.
- QUICK REMINDER: Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics starts from February 7 to February 23, 2014, in case you forgot. Oh yeah, over the course, I'll be setting up some kind of special segment later on during the course of the games. Schedules on games at http://www.sochi2014.com/en
- Kids, tell your mommies and daddies! Premiering this January 20 on the Disney Junior channel is the newest addition to the DJ line. It's Sheriff Callie's Wild West! In our newest addition to the Disney family, toddlers welcome the newest Sheriff in town. The lovable kitty-cat Sheriff Callie is the bravest and most thoughtful leader that ever roamed the Wild West. When bad things happen in the town of Nice & Friendly, it's up to Sheriff Callie and her friends to save the day.
The new show airs this January 20 on Disney Junior. Check local listings.
TTFN!!!
- Tonight at 10:00PM, Philippine Standard Time, on ABS-CBN, there's a documentary about climate change presented by Cheche Lazaro, titled PANAHON NA. From Probe Productions, PANAHON NA tackles on the risks of climate change and why is the Philippines is highly prone to natural calamities such as typhoons, drought, and others, as well as the world around us. Ever since typhoons, big and small, hit the Philippines at random occurrences, our country became the third nation vulnerable to climate change. In this documentary, scientists, experts and disaster-reduction managers identify, assess, and explain the vulnerabilities of various areas in the country. They discuss what Filipinos can do to prepare and mitigate the consequences of climate change.
Cheche Lazaro Presents PANAHON NA airs tonight at 10:00PM, Philippine Standard Time, on ABS-CBN and learn how we can prevent every calamity to become a disaster.
- Audi revealed the Allroad Shooting Brake Concept car and it's set to debut at this week's 2014 NAIAS at the Cobo Center, Detroit, Michigan. Although, this concept crossover is a bit of a decent looking machine, it also previews the next evolution of Audi design...I think.
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| Audi Allroad Shooting Brake Concept |
- Drifting in Saudi Arabia with a front-wheel drive car can be extremely mental for daredevils and doing it on a public roads can be menacing and deadly. Because of that, the Arab government is adjusting laws against the Arab drift. Sources say that whoever caught doing it for the first time will be sent to trial and confiscate the car for a month, plus a $2,700 fine.
- The Visayas region of the Philippines is now a typhoon belt, areas commonly prone to typhoons, as acknowledged by an Climate Change Commission official. This region is again in the path of this year's first LPA named Agaton if it intensifies into a tropical depression. A PAGASA forecaster said that this LPA's chances of turning into a storm is slim because of the northeast monsoon or Hanging Amihan. As of 4:00PM yesterday, the LPA was estimated at 250km southeast of General Santos City.
About 20 domestic flights are cancelled today.
- The Colorado-based 2015 GMC Canyon midsize pickup has been revealed and for this full model change, it feels like it's the little brother of the GMC Sierra pickup. Set for 2014 NAIAS debut, the new generation Canyon comes with the best-in-class power from the 2.5L and the 3.6L V6 petrol engine, best-in-class payload, best-in-class maximum trailering rating, and greater capability with a 2.8L Duramax Diesel engine coming in 2016 model year.
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| 2015 GMC Canyon |
- The Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu is ranked as the No. 2 Googled Philippine destination according to a CNN report.
- The cruise ship Grand Princess, supposed to be on a 15-day cruise in the Pacific on a San Francisco-Hawaii-San Francisco route scheduled to arrive on the 19th of January, 2014, has been delayed due to a ship worker, mostly a Filipino one, jumping overboard. CCTV footage saw the ship worker fall from the vessel and since then, the crew along with the Coast Guard and other ships have been searching to find the lost Filipino crew member.
- Last week, a former Miss Venezuela turned actress Monica Spear and her former husband were killed in a highway robbery after resisting robbers by locking the doors of their car and her daughter was wounded. Hundreds of mourners waited in long lines days after her brutal murder in Caracas to pay tribute to the late beauty queen turned actress.
- QUICK REMINDER: Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics starts from February 7 to February 23, 2014, in case you forgot. Oh yeah, over the course, I'll be setting up some kind of special segment later on during the course of the games. Schedules on games at http://www.sochi2014.com/en
- Kids, tell your mommies and daddies! Premiering this January 20 on the Disney Junior channel is the newest addition to the DJ line. It's Sheriff Callie's Wild West! In our newest addition to the Disney family, toddlers welcome the newest Sheriff in town. The lovable kitty-cat Sheriff Callie is the bravest and most thoughtful leader that ever roamed the Wild West. When bad things happen in the town of Nice & Friendly, it's up to Sheriff Callie and her friends to save the day.
The new show airs this January 20 on Disney Junior. Check local listings.
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| Sheriff Callie's Wild West |
TTFN!!!
Saturday, January 11, 2014
The stars of Tokyo Auto Salon 2014
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| Subaru STi NBR CHALLENGE 2014 |
One of Japan's biggest aftermarket car show returns and up until this Sunday, visitors can enjoy the sights, sounds, and feels of modified cars displayed on the 2014 Tokyo Auto Salon.
A whole array of carmakers presenting their customized show cars for the show and I couldn't stop the guests giving up their weekend to see them all. What are they? Here are the list of some of the custom cars you'll see, especially Subaru's STi NBR CHALLENGE 2014, a racing spec version of the upcoming 2015 WRX STi set for Detroit reveal next week.
- Subaru Levorg Syms Concept
- Subaru Levorg STi Performance Concept
- Subaru Levorg Prova Concept
- Subaru Levorg Premium Sports Concept
- Subaru Levorg Corazon Sportier Concept
- Hino Dutro X Loader
- Hino Dutro X Hybrid Cargo
- smart fortwo BRABUS Xclusive edition tailor made
- Honda Mugen Vezel Concept
- Subaru STi NBR Challenge 2014
- Daihatsu KOPEN future included Xm1
- Daihatsu KOPEN future included Rm2
- Honda N-WGN Macaron Color Collection
- Honda Vezel Modulo Concept
- Honda N-ONE Modulo Concept
- Honda N-ONE One-Make Race-spec car
- Daihatsu KOPEN future included Rm1
- Lexus 2014 SUPER GT GT500 Base Model
- Honda N-BOX + ELEMENT Concept
- Renaultsport Megane GENDARMERIE
- Toyota Vitz RS G SPORTS Concept
- Toyota Voxy concept MODELLISTA
- Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV T1-3G
- Toyota Noah concept MODELLISTA
- Toyota Harrier G SPORTS Concept
- Toyota GRMN Mark X Concept
- Toyota GRMN 86 Concept
- Mitsubishi eK Space U-tone style
- Mitsubishi eK Custom ROAR Complete Concept
- Nissan Dayz Roox Highway Star Accessorized
- Nissan X-TRAIL X-TREMER Package Stretched
- Suzuki Spacia Custom S-Concept
- Suzuki Hustler Customized
- Honda NSX CONCEPT-GT
- Mazda Grand-Am GX Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D Racing
- Mazda Axela Sport Mazda Design Concept 2014
- Mazda Atenza Sedan Mazda Design Concept 2014
- Nissan GT-R NISMO N Attack Package
- Nissan GT-R NISMO GT500
...and more.
What's in our Car Town garage today? (January 11, 2014)
What's in our Car Town garage today?
2012 Renault Alpine A110-50
To celebrate the classic Renault Alpine A110's 50th birthday, the French carmaker revealed some sort of a homage concept, signalling the return of their high-performance Alpine brand in the future. Although, this concept racer looks very different from the original Alpine, the A110-50 is born to take on the world-class racetracks if it wishes to do so. It comes with the 3.5L 6-cylinder engine mounted in the middle producing 400HP of power and 422Nm of torque, while connected to a 6-speed sequential gearbox. Because it weighs 880kg, the A110-50's power-to-weight ratio is exceptionally good.
2012 Renault Alpine A110-50
To celebrate the classic Renault Alpine A110's 50th birthday, the French carmaker revealed some sort of a homage concept, signalling the return of their high-performance Alpine brand in the future. Although, this concept racer looks very different from the original Alpine, the A110-50 is born to take on the world-class racetracks if it wishes to do so. It comes with the 3.5L 6-cylinder engine mounted in the middle producing 400HP of power and 422Nm of torque, while connected to a 6-speed sequential gearbox. Because it weighs 880kg, the A110-50's power-to-weight ratio is exceptionally good.
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| 2012 Renault Alpine A110-50 |
2011 Ferrari FF
Launched at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the FF shook the world by its storm because for the first time, the FF is the first ever Ferrari to come with 4-seats. Not only that, this is the first ever Ferrari to come with four-wheel drive but this drivetrain is a bit different from what you think about because the FF comes with Ferrari's own 4RM four-wheel drive system where the torque is still delivered by the rear wheels while power can also be transferred to the front wheels when necessary. It comes with a new kind of V12 engine with direct injection technology, giving this a 0-100kph time of 3.7 seconds. After its announcement, a full-year supply of the FF has been sold out quickly.
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| 2011 Ferrari FF |
2005 Nissan 350Z
The legendary Nissan Z-car returned for the 21st century, bearing the chassis code of Z33. Although the 350Z is way beyond compare from the predecessors, this sportscar combines luxury and sportiness altogether to create a high-performance sportscar that can compete against its European rivals. As an everyday car, the 350Z is all about staying true to its grand touring character but as a tuner car, this really is quite a head-turner if enthusiasts take all the effort to tune the Z33 to a million ways.
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| 2005 Nissan 350Z |
"fonds.com.ph" #BubbleGang
On the January 10, 2014 episode of Bubble Gang...
- Convertible gags!
- The gays are establishing a gay TV network!
- IKAW AT ANG INA acknowledges...your status updates about a movie's ending!
- The trouble with selfie pics...
- Bubble Gang does Pond's by spoofing this commercial as FOND'S.
- It's Antonietta vs. Roi Vinzon!
- Problems got you underwater? No problem, Tata Lino's here again!
- The NOT GEO...where science investigates stuff for some reasons...Question...how many minutes before germs spread on a food that was dropped on land?
- Two models in the gym
- In Magpa-K Man Lang, we find out that how does this divorced wife found out what does her husband's woman had that she don't...
- Istambay, Istambay sa Looban, ang bida sa kwento ay si Geman, kahit mayroon MAN ang pangalan, parang siya'y di lalaki ang tingnan...
- Convertible gags!
- The gays are establishing a gay TV network!
- IKAW AT ANG INA acknowledges...your status updates about a movie's ending!
- The trouble with selfie pics...
- Bubble Gang does Pond's by spoofing this commercial as FOND'S.
- It's Antonietta vs. Roi Vinzon!
- Problems got you underwater? No problem, Tata Lino's here again!
- The NOT GEO...where science investigates stuff for some reasons...Question...how many minutes before germs spread on a food that was dropped on land?
- Two models in the gym
- In Magpa-K Man Lang, we find out that how does this divorced wife found out what does her husband's woman had that she don't...
- Istambay, Istambay sa Looban, ang bida sa kwento ay si Geman, kahit mayroon MAN ang pangalan, parang siya'y di lalaki ang tingnan...
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Let's Do The News! (January 9, 2014)
The big scoop today...
- Earlier, the annual feast of Saint Nazarene occurred earlier at the Quirino Grandstand and Cardinal Luis Tagle is offering some sermon and some prayers from last year's painful moments, including the Superstorm Yolanda. What's worse in this year's feast that...yes, it's more of a riot than ever and over the course of this feast, 636 devotees are injured.
- We all know that when it's winter in the USA, things are getting frosty but for this season, this is on a completely new level because as of January 6, 2014, some places registered at a -38 degrees celsius, way below the freezing point of water. So freezing, you can't get inside the car and the only thing you pulled is a car's door handle! Ouch!
Also available on the iM@S Channel is G4U Volume 7 as well.
- Chrysler officially revealed the next-generation 200 midsize sedan and judging by it looks, the new 200 is a bit more like a posh version of the Dodge Dart. Engine choices for the new 200 are a 2.4L engine or a powerful 3.6L V6 engine, equipped with the brand's first 9-speed automatic.
- In case you missed it, Shake It Up actress Bella Thorne served as the ambassador of a new campaign called iDECIDE, courtesy of Century Council, encouraging teens to make smart and healthy choices.
To learn more, go to bellaidecide.com
TTFN!!!
- Earlier, the annual feast of Saint Nazarene occurred earlier at the Quirino Grandstand and Cardinal Luis Tagle is offering some sermon and some prayers from last year's painful moments, including the Superstorm Yolanda. What's worse in this year's feast that...yes, it's more of a riot than ever and over the course of this feast, 636 devotees are injured.
- We all know that when it's winter in the USA, things are getting frosty but for this season, this is on a completely new level because as of January 6, 2014, some places registered at a -38 degrees celsius, way below the freezing point of water. So freezing, you can't get inside the car and the only thing you pulled is a car's door handle! Ouch!
- Lexus revealed their high-performance version of the RC coupe, called the RC F. It's set to debut at this year's 2014 NAIAS in Detroit, Michigan, next week.
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| 2015 Lexus RC F |
- The ninth contents pack of The iDOLM@STER SHINY TV from the PS3 iM@S Channel app is now here under the "Wisdom" banner and for this DLC pack, say hello to Ritsuko Akizuki, five brand new songs for added challenge, a gravure music clip, and special appearance of Ryo Akizuki from iM@S Dearly Stars! This pack costs 1,500 Japanese Yen and for purchase, you get a special PS3 theme as well.
Also available on the iM@S Channel is G4U Volume 7 as well.
- Chrysler officially revealed the next-generation 200 midsize sedan and judging by it looks, the new 200 is a bit more like a posh version of the Dodge Dart. Engine choices for the new 200 are a 2.4L engine or a powerful 3.6L V6 engine, equipped with the brand's first 9-speed automatic.
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| 2015 Chrysler 200 |
- In case you missed it, Shake It Up actress Bella Thorne served as the ambassador of a new campaign called iDECIDE, courtesy of Century Council, encouraging teens to make smart and healthy choices.
To learn more, go to bellaidecide.com
TTFN!!!
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Let's Do The News! (January 8, 2014)
The big scoop today...
The French Goodyear plant hostage crisis
Two days ago, there was a hostage situation down at the Goodyear plant in Amiens, France, which is scheduled for closure where workers and members of the union called the General Confederation of Labour held company managers hostage, preventing them from leaving the soon-to-be-closed plant. Now, the managers were released with the help from the French authorities. The union-backed workers used large farm tires as a roadblock against site director Michel Dheilly and human resources manager Bernard Glesser in an office after a meeting over lay-off pay for the 1,250 employees who are set to lose their jobs at the factory. The French labor union want Goodyear to increase the packages offered to workers to 80,000 Euros.
Report: http://www.carscoops.com/2014/01/goodyear-hostage-situation-ends-in.html
PREVIEW: The Doctor's Lives and Times book
There's a new Doctor Who book out now at your nearest bookstore and it's called Doctor Who: The Doctor's Lives and Times. In this book, published and distributed by Harper Collins, it highlights the life and time of The Doctor, the last of the time lords, and how does this ever-changing hero spent a thousand years saving the universe. Here's a preview:
Doctor Who: The Doctor's Lives and Times is available to order now.
Forza 5 January IGN Pack
Now available at the XBOX Marketplace, the January IGN Pack for Forza Motorsport 5 on XBOX One sees the welcome addition of the Caterham brand for the first time in the franchise. Spearheaded by the lightweight and powerful Caterham Superlight R500, the lightweight car that won Top Gear COTY 2008, this DLC Pack features new additions like the Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage and the Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG, as well as returning favorites such as the Ford Escort RS1800, Chevrolet Impala SS 409, Ferrari 575M, Lamborghini Reventon, Ferrari 250 California, Nissan Fairlady Z 432, and Peugeot 205 Turbo 16.
Report: http://m.ign.com/articles/2014/01/07/forza-motorsport-5-january-ign-car-pack-revealed
Saints Row IV DLC Pack is all anime-ish
If you can't get enough of the insanity from Saints Row IV, the hilarity continues with the addition of the new ANIME PACK DLC Pack. With the $2.99 pricing, you can get a Braver Sword and the Kaiju-XL rifle as your new weapons as well as anime-inspired outfits to add some craziness to Saints Row IV.
Report: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2014-01-07/saint-row-iv-anime-pack-gives-you-all-the-eastern-cultural-happiness-you-need
Seat Leon Mk3 Cupra unveiled
The hot version of the third-generation Seat Leon, the Cupra, is finally unveiled and for the first time, it's available as a 3-door and 5-door respectively. Two different versions are offered such as the standard Cupra with the 2.0L TSi engine developing 265PS of power while the more powerful Cupra 280 version has its 2.0L engine uprooted to 280PS and comes with an available DSG. See more of this on this year's Geneva Motor Show this spring.
Read more: http://www.netcarshow.com/seat/2014-leon_cupra/
Mayweather said that Pacman had his chance
In an interview with Ben Thompson of fightype.com, boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. takes a stab on Manny Pacquiao after failing to accept his fight two years ago. He said that the Filipino boxer had his opportunity and he blew it. It was about when he offered Pacman a 40 million dollar deal, which instead demanding a split of the PPV revenue.
Report: http://www.philstar.com/sports/2014/01/08/1276487/mayweather-pacquiao-had-his-chance
TTFN!!!
The French Goodyear plant hostage crisis
Two days ago, there was a hostage situation down at the Goodyear plant in Amiens, France, which is scheduled for closure where workers and members of the union called the General Confederation of Labour held company managers hostage, preventing them from leaving the soon-to-be-closed plant. Now, the managers were released with the help from the French authorities. The union-backed workers used large farm tires as a roadblock against site director Michel Dheilly and human resources manager Bernard Glesser in an office after a meeting over lay-off pay for the 1,250 employees who are set to lose their jobs at the factory. The French labor union want Goodyear to increase the packages offered to workers to 80,000 Euros.
Report: http://www.carscoops.com/2014/01/goodyear-hostage-situation-ends-in.html
PREVIEW: The Doctor's Lives and Times book
There's a new Doctor Who book out now at your nearest bookstore and it's called Doctor Who: The Doctor's Lives and Times. In this book, published and distributed by Harper Collins, it highlights the life and time of The Doctor, the last of the time lords, and how does this ever-changing hero spent a thousand years saving the universe. Here's a preview:
Doctor Who: The Doctor's Lives and Times is available to order now.
Forza 5 January IGN Pack
Now available at the XBOX Marketplace, the January IGN Pack for Forza Motorsport 5 on XBOX One sees the welcome addition of the Caterham brand for the first time in the franchise. Spearheaded by the lightweight and powerful Caterham Superlight R500, the lightweight car that won Top Gear COTY 2008, this DLC Pack features new additions like the Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage and the Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG, as well as returning favorites such as the Ford Escort RS1800, Chevrolet Impala SS 409, Ferrari 575M, Lamborghini Reventon, Ferrari 250 California, Nissan Fairlady Z 432, and Peugeot 205 Turbo 16.
Report: http://m.ign.com/articles/2014/01/07/forza-motorsport-5-january-ign-car-pack-revealed
Saints Row IV DLC Pack is all anime-ish
If you can't get enough of the insanity from Saints Row IV, the hilarity continues with the addition of the new ANIME PACK DLC Pack. With the $2.99 pricing, you can get a Braver Sword and the Kaiju-XL rifle as your new weapons as well as anime-inspired outfits to add some craziness to Saints Row IV.
Report: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2014-01-07/saint-row-iv-anime-pack-gives-you-all-the-eastern-cultural-happiness-you-need
Seat Leon Mk3 Cupra unveiled
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| 2014 Seat Leon Cupra |
The hot version of the third-generation Seat Leon, the Cupra, is finally unveiled and for the first time, it's available as a 3-door and 5-door respectively. Two different versions are offered such as the standard Cupra with the 2.0L TSi engine developing 265PS of power while the more powerful Cupra 280 version has its 2.0L engine uprooted to 280PS and comes with an available DSG. See more of this on this year's Geneva Motor Show this spring.
Read more: http://www.netcarshow.com/seat/2014-leon_cupra/
Mayweather said that Pacman had his chance
In an interview with Ben Thompson of fightype.com, boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. takes a stab on Manny Pacquiao after failing to accept his fight two years ago. He said that the Filipino boxer had his opportunity and he blew it. It was about when he offered Pacman a 40 million dollar deal, which instead demanding a split of the PPV revenue.
Report: http://www.philstar.com/sports/2014/01/08/1276487/mayweather-pacquiao-had-his-chance
TTFN!!!
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Let's Do The News! (January 7, 2014)
The big scoop today...
Charice's mom challenges her GF
Ever since Charice and her mom, Raquel Pempengco, are not getting along very well over the fact that Charice's a lesbian and dating with her girlfriend Alyssa Quijano, this whole controversy stirs more to the public. In last week's episode of "Buzz ng Bayan" on ABS-CBN, Charice's mom believed that Charice's girlfriend were both rivals in some singing competition in the past. You might remember that they're both rivals from Little Big Star on ABS-CBN since 2005. Perhaps no wonder why Charice's mom is always against her daughter's idea of dating with her former rival, that's for sure...
Report: http://www.philstar.com/psn-balita-ngayon/2014/01/06/1275757/raquel-pempengco-may-hamon-sa-gf-ni-charice
German chancellor Merkel injured from skiing
Just moments after F1 racer Michael Schumacher fell into coma after an injury from skiing, another skiing-related accident occurred to a high-profile personality and this time it's the turn of German chancellor Angela Merkel.
Report: http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/06/world/europe/germany-angela-merkel-ski-accident/
UK paper named Philippines one of the top destinations of 2014
It may not be a sympathy vote but a British broadsheet, The Daily Telegraph, named the Philippines as one of the top destinations to visit this year. Quite surprising though despite last year's SUPERSTORM YOLANDA disaster, the newspaper pleased the country for its "white-sand beaches, glorious landscapes and wildlife".
Report: http://www.philstar.com/news-feature/2014/01/07/1276102/not-sympathy-vote-uk-paper-names-philippines-top-destination
GLA45 AMG revealed
The final production version of the Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG was finally revealed to the world and believe me, this crossover comes with the same 2.0L turbo engine derived from the A45 AMG and the CLA45 AMG, producing 360HP of power. It's set to premiere at this year's 2014 NAIAS in Detroit, Michigan, USA and sales in the European market will commence this Summer.
Read more: http://www.netcarshow.com/mercedes-benz/2015-gla45_amg/
Nissan NV200 Vanette is London's new taxi
Looks like the British-made London taxi will meet its maker and its replacement will be from Japan. This new London taxi is based on the Nissan NV200 Vanette passenger van and would you look at that? The front view looks odd for a Vanette-based London cabbie of the future. Nissan's new take on the London cab is powered by a 1.6L petrol engine capable of 38MPG of fuel consumption and it's scheduled to be commissioned at the end of 2014, followed by an electric version of the cab.
Report: http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/cor-blimey-its-londons-new-black-cab-2013-01-06
Jennifer Saunders confirms "Absolutely Fabulous" movie
Comedian Jennifer Saunders, famed for comedy shows such as French and Saunders and Absolutely Fabulous, confirmed that the Absolutely Fabulous gets a green-light. In an interview from The Jonathan Ross Show, Saunders has been coerced into completing the script for the long-rumored film, partly by Joanna Lumley, and partly by her pal Dawn French, who bet her a hundred thousand pounds because of her procrastination. Hmmm....
Report: http://www.bbcamerica.com/anglophenia/2014/01/jennifer-saunders-abfab-movie-happening/
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Charice's mom challenges her GF
Ever since Charice and her mom, Raquel Pempengco, are not getting along very well over the fact that Charice's a lesbian and dating with her girlfriend Alyssa Quijano, this whole controversy stirs more to the public. In last week's episode of "Buzz ng Bayan" on ABS-CBN, Charice's mom believed that Charice's girlfriend were both rivals in some singing competition in the past. You might remember that they're both rivals from Little Big Star on ABS-CBN since 2005. Perhaps no wonder why Charice's mom is always against her daughter's idea of dating with her former rival, that's for sure...
Report: http://www.philstar.com/psn-balita-ngayon/2014/01/06/1275757/raquel-pempengco-may-hamon-sa-gf-ni-charice
German chancellor Merkel injured from skiing
Just moments after F1 racer Michael Schumacher fell into coma after an injury from skiing, another skiing-related accident occurred to a high-profile personality and this time it's the turn of German chancellor Angela Merkel.
Report: http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/06/world/europe/germany-angela-merkel-ski-accident/
UK paper named Philippines one of the top destinations of 2014
It may not be a sympathy vote but a British broadsheet, The Daily Telegraph, named the Philippines as one of the top destinations to visit this year. Quite surprising though despite last year's SUPERSTORM YOLANDA disaster, the newspaper pleased the country for its "white-sand beaches, glorious landscapes and wildlife".
Report: http://www.philstar.com/news-feature/2014/01/07/1276102/not-sympathy-vote-uk-paper-names-philippines-top-destination
GLA45 AMG revealed
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| 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG |
The final production version of the Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG was finally revealed to the world and believe me, this crossover comes with the same 2.0L turbo engine derived from the A45 AMG and the CLA45 AMG, producing 360HP of power. It's set to premiere at this year's 2014 NAIAS in Detroit, Michigan, USA and sales in the European market will commence this Summer.
Read more: http://www.netcarshow.com/mercedes-benz/2015-gla45_amg/
Nissan NV200 Vanette is London's new taxi
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| Nissan NV200 Vanette London cab |
Looks like the British-made London taxi will meet its maker and its replacement will be from Japan. This new London taxi is based on the Nissan NV200 Vanette passenger van and would you look at that? The front view looks odd for a Vanette-based London cabbie of the future. Nissan's new take on the London cab is powered by a 1.6L petrol engine capable of 38MPG of fuel consumption and it's scheduled to be commissioned at the end of 2014, followed by an electric version of the cab.
Report: http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/cor-blimey-its-londons-new-black-cab-2013-01-06
Jennifer Saunders confirms "Absolutely Fabulous" movie
Comedian Jennifer Saunders, famed for comedy shows such as French and Saunders and Absolutely Fabulous, confirmed that the Absolutely Fabulous gets a green-light. In an interview from The Jonathan Ross Show, Saunders has been coerced into completing the script for the long-rumored film, partly by Joanna Lumley, and partly by her pal Dawn French, who bet her a hundred thousand pounds because of her procrastination. Hmmm....
Report: http://www.bbcamerica.com/anglophenia/2014/01/jennifer-saunders-abfab-movie-happening/
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