HiNA3 Message

HiNA3 Message

It's been two years now since Hinagiku Katsura from Hayate no Gotoku impressed us with her second full album, HiNA2 Spring Has Come, but now, even though we're already done with the 2013 series, Hayate no Gotoku Cuties, Hinagiku's still got it because now, there's Hina's third full album for those who are big fans of this...fan favorite.

Yes, this is Hinagiku Katsura's third full album since...well, the first one since February 2009 and the second one since December 2011 and for this all new album, Shizuka Ito, the voiceover of Hinagiku Katsura, returns to perform 11 songs including the titular song "Message". Also, the opening theme song and the episode five closing theme from 2013's Hayate no Gotoku Cuties episode were here.

There are two limited editions offered and while the first has a limited edition DVD, the second has, for the first time, a limited edition Blu-Ray disc! No matter which, you can still expect the music video for Hinagiku's song クリスマスの少年. From 9/25 to 10/6, those limited edition stuff will also come with a ticket for, yes you guessed it, ヒナ祭り祭り2 Message. A live event coming this November 17, 2013.

TRACK LISTINGS:

01 Message
02 春ULALA♡LOVEよ来い!!!
03 Girls Power CARNIVAL!!
04 雨色笑顔
05 Good Morning
06 １ミリ
07 ダイキライは恋のはじまり
08 まっすぐな虹
09 また明日
10 プラネタサイリユム
11 Special Thanks -君へ-

SYRIA UPRISING: France’s Hollande firm on Syria, hopeful on Iran

French president Francois Hollande told the United Nations that despite the Russian deal to have Syria surrender its chemical weapons, "coercive measures" must be take if the regime failed to live up to its agreement.

Story: FRANCE24

Kia K3 EURO

2014 Kia K3 EURO

It's been quite a long months since it made an American appearance at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show and its Asian premiere at the 2013 Seoul Motor Show but at long last, the Kia K3 lineup is finally complete because not only it has the four-door saloon that it came last year and the turbocharged K3 KOUP that came late last month but now, the hatchback version of the K3, dubbed K3 EURO, has arrived for just 18,370,000 Korean Won (estimated 18,000 US Dollars).

So, what's it all about this...5-door version of the K3? Well, for starters, it has all of the same stuff you'll find from its sedan counterpart except now in its 5-door configuration. The EURO name, well it's somewhat sarcastic because you can't find these in Europe in favor of the Cee-apostrophe-D. Never mind because while the K3 locks on against the Samsung SM3 and the recently updated Hyundai Avante and the K3 KOUP locks on against the Avante Coupe, this K3 EURO loves to play hide and seek against the Hyundai i30.

Check your records though because the new K3 EURO offers more wheelbase and length than the i30 but it's a bit shorter than the i30 by about 20mm. Based on the looks it looks more convincing than the i30 but no matter what, it won't win you many friends like any Korean cars do.

2014 Kia K3 EURO interior

Like the K3 sedan, the EURO hatchback features a well-behaved interior which is as tech-savvy as a hipster carrying too much gadgets in her purse. One thing you'll may not now that for the new K3 EURO, there's an exclusive brown interior offered just to give the inside view a more coffee-like atmosphere which is as warm as visiting your granny's house. On the EURO, the rear seats are foldable to accommodate rear space for your luggage and oh, there's even a tonneau board behind which gives the interior a bit more sedan-like while stuff are under the tonneau. Sounds convenient but meh...

The only engine available on the K3 EURO, like the sedan counterpart, is the 1.6L Gamma GDi engine which produces about 140PS of power, 17kg-m of torque, and fuel economy of only 12.5km/L, while mated with a 6-speed automatic gearbox. It's even got ACTIVE ECO ASSIST and FLEX STEER as well but no matter what...its still has the "meh" reaction you'll be getting so...meh...

Available Colors: Milky Beige, Aurora Black Pearl, Snow White Pearl, Bright Silver, Glittering Metal, Golden Beat, Temptation Red, Planet Blue, and Abyss Blue.

So...this one or the Hyundai i30? Don't be daft but it's good fun finding out...

Photo: Kia Motors

Let's Do The News! (September 24, 2013)

Here are some moments that you have missed...

- Hide the kids, because there's an all new Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible out in the open. Same improvements to the 3.8L flat-6 engine, same PDK from the hardtop, only this time, with the roof off. 3.2 seconds of 0-60mph time for the S model, 13 seconds to close the roof, and an eye-blinding top speed of 197mph.

2014 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet

- In case you missed the Emmys, here are the winners;

• OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES - Breaking Bad
• OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES - Jeff Daniels from The Newsroom
• OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES - Claire Danes from Homeland
• OUTSTANDING COMEDY SERIES - Modern Family
• OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES - Jim Parsons from The Big Bang Theory
• OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES - Julia Louis-Dreyfus from Veep
• OUTSTANDING REALITY-COMPETITION PROGRAM - The Voice
• OUTSTANDING REALITY PROGRAM - Undercover Boss

Complete List: http://tv.msn.com/emmys/2013-winners-list/story/

- Sad news from the tech world as Canadian smartphone maker, BlackBerry, announced that they will be retreating from the consumer market for good in favor of its traditional strength serving businesses and governments.

- Has anyone kept watching GMA's My Husband's Lover? Last night's episode does made a focus regarding HIV and AIDS as on this episode, General Armando Soriano (played by Roi Vinzon) finally admitted that he had been diagnosed with HIV.

- In bizarre news, a high-profile Brazilian businessman, Chiquinho Scarpa, plans to bury his Bentley Flying Spur because...it's all part of Brazil's national week of organ donation?

- Tuningwerk tunes the BMW M135i to make it a track-focused hot hatch that can produce either 360PS or 450PS of power depending on the customer options.

Tuningwerk M135i

- Hyundai Motor Company teams up with tuner Bisimoto Engineering to create a thousand-horsepower tuned Genesis Coupe for the 2013 SEMA SHOW.

Bisimoto Engineering Genesis Coupe

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SYRIA UPRISING: Assad said they have large chemical weapons stockpile

In an interview aired by China's state-run CCTV, Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad said his country has been stockpiling large amounts of chemical weapons and his government will guarantee the safety of inspectors from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons but warned that insurgents may try to block the inspections to prevent implementing its agreement and then blame it.

Story: NHK WORLD

THREATS FROM NORTH KOREA: Russia opens railway to North Korea

Russian state-run railway finished repairing the 54km stretch from the far east city of Khasan to the northeastern port of Rajin, North Korea. This port is the hub of the Rason Special Economic Zone. Russian Railway President Vladimir Yakunin said the project that Russian President Putin and the late Kim Jong Il had agreed to 12 years ago has finally been realized. It took 5 years to finished and 260 million dollars to invest. North Korea gave the company rights to use the line for almost 5 decades.

Story: NHK WORLD

Let's Do The News! (September 23, 2013)

Being stuck on traffic due to floods? Here are some moments you may have missed...

- Moving on to Germany as exit polls suggesting that German Chancellor Angela Merkel's ruling party is expected to win a national election with the most votes. ZDF said that exit polls suggest the governing Christian Democratic Union will win 42.5% votes while ARD said that the CDU will secure 42% of votes. If these numbers were maintained, Merkel is expected to win a third term.

- In Northwestern Pakistan, two suicide bombers blew themselves up during Mass at a historic church in Peshawar. 77 people were killed while 100 people, including children, were injured. Some say, an Islam extremist group were responsible for the attack.

- The former Communist Party chief of Chongqing City, Bo Xilai, was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Chinese court on charges of bribery, embezzlement, and abuse of power.

- During the F1 2013 Singapore GP, Caterham unveiled what is known to be the next Caterham lightweight sportscar. The AeroSeven Concept is a clear hint of an all-new roadcar set for next year and it hints styling cues for the new sportscar co-developed with Renault, due for 2016 release.

Caterham AeroSeven Concept

- The International Motor Sports Association announced the schedule of the inaugural season of the newly merged 2014 TUDOR UNITED SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP, which merges the Grand-Am and American Le Mans Series into one. The first round will be held at Daytona this January 25 to 26, 2014 and it runs for 12 events, with the season finale held at Road Atlanta this October 4, 2014.

- Here it is, the movie version of THE iDOLM@STER will premiere in Japanese theaters this January 25, 2014.  Here's a promo video featuring a new insert song for the film.

- Now, do you remember the Brainiac Darts segment from the 2006 season of Brainiac Science Abuse? It's the one where dart legend Bobby George kept on winning darts against a Brainiac with caravans exploding per successful hit. He thrown it far away, backwards, three darts in one hand, left-handed, thrown under, well you get the idea. Anyway, there's an amusing clip from a FOX SPORTS 1 show where boxer Mike Tyson thrown darts while blindfolded in a segment where celebs throwing sharp objects...BLINDFOLDED.

- Mind your refrigerator because CHICKEN is the top of the 10 DIRTIEST FOODS THAT CAN MAKE YOU SICK according to Men's Health. Why? Because more than 40 percent of chicken samples contained bacteria that can sicken people, including E. coli.

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