Let's Do The News! (May 14, 2014)

Things we learned today...

- IN SCIENCE STUFF: Six major glaciers in the West Antarctica have "passed the point of no return" with respect to melting into the sea, according to scientists. It seems that the melting of ice in Antarctica appears unstoppable because of the rising global temperatures.

- Guess who's coming to dinner at the PBB house? Sandara Park, better known as Dara from K-POP group 2NE1, will be guesting at the PBB house tomorrow! So...what would the housemates do when Dara's coming to dinner at the PBB house?

- Construction of the last Harbor Link segment in NLEX, the 5.65km Segment 10, will begin this month.



- The Brits paid tribute to the Ford Mustang's 50th anniversary by recreating the legendary Bullitt chase scene at Silverstone.



- General Motor's Buick brand will make the rearview camera standard in all 2015 models...ahead from the US Department of Transport's mandate for rear-view cameras in all automobiles built from 2018.

- The recent Jay Leno's Garage webisode sees host Jay Leno taking a thousand-mile trip with his McLaren P1 hybrid hypercar he just bought not too long ago...



- Enjoyed the Nisekoi anime series recently? Looks like the folks from Konami are planning a PSVita game based on the Nisekoi anime at the end of this year! What is it? Let's find out...

- Want an XBOX One now but can't afford the $499 price tag? While the X1 Kinect will be a hundred-dollar extra...the XBOX One is now $399. Again. An XBOX One without Kinect will costs $399 (plus tax). That's now the same price as its PS4 rival.

- Calum Worthy from the Disney Channel comedy series Austin & Ally will star in next year's movie, WISHING OUT LOUD. Sweetyhigh has this story.

- Following a series of sexist and racist remarks from North Korea against SoKor president Park Geun-hye and US president Barrack Obama, it seems that the spokesman from the South Korean Defense Ministry told that North Korean "isn't a real country and exists for the benefit of only one person", referring to NoKor president Kim Jong-un's extreme ways to end all humanity.

- The Peter Rabbit pre-school series has been renewed for a second season! That was announced by Silvergate Media and it will feature 52 11-minute episodes and two 23-minute specials. Also, aside from seeing Peter, Benjamin, and Lily back for new adventures, the new season will see new characters such as Tom Kitten, Mittens, Pig Robinson, and Mr. Tolly the Tortoise.

- After getting the viewers' hearts touched by an animated short called ANYA, made in collaboration with TO RUSSIA WITH LOVE, an organization dedicated to help orphaned and abandoned Russian children, and Brown Bag Films (that's the studio that brought you Octonauts, Doc McStuffins, Henry Hugglemonster, and Peter Rabbit, among many others), Allison at Crafty Is Cool inviting anyone who's good at making crafts to make their own Pascha (that's the ragged stuff toy as seen from that short) that will be sent for the benefit of TO RUSSIA WITH LOVE.

TTFN!!!

Sewol Tragedy: Questioning the owner's alleged corruption by his family

Prosecutors said that they will summon Yoo Byung-eun, the suspected owner of the sunken Sewol ferry's operator, Chonghaejin Marine Co., later this week for questioning over the alleged corruption by the owner's family. He's been told to show up at the Incheon District Prosecutors' Office by Friday, 10:00 am Korean Standard Time.

Source: Arirang Radio

Forza Motorsport 5: McLaren P1 - The Star Car of the Game

This is the McLaren P1, it's a hybrid hypercar that incorporates all the technological know-how and their motorsport roots from McLaren's 50-year history. We all know we hate hybrids because when we hear this word, we often think of those horrid eco-boxes that are not very fun when we put our foot down. Who would even drive a hybrid with so much bumper stickers at the back reflecting society?

With the McLaren P1, we finally forget about everything we know about hybrids because this British-made hypercar rewrote the books by establishing it as a high-performance hybrid sportscar that we really love because of its formidable speed and its dynamic character underneath its drop dead gorgeous looks.



Yes, we all dream to drive one of these but because of its ultra-high price and the fact that all of the 375 units have been accounted for...well because of the review from Top Gear, we may never have the chance to live the dream of driving the McLaren P1 but thanks to Forza Motorsport 5, we can achieve that dream. Thanks to McLaren P1 being the main character car in Forza Motorsport 5, we get more from this car not by its performance but its star factor that made both the car and this game the trademark it deserves.

The 903HP hybrid hypercar from Woking maybe more of a dynamic exotic but it can be tried and tested dramatically, giving players the chance to push the McLaren P1 to the absolute limit and find out what it's like to be behind the wheel of McLaren's ultimate masterpiece. As for me, however, it's a different story because it has so much power and so much torque, I might be having difficulty handling this beast unless if I'm brave enough to handle like a boss.

It maybe a hybrid but this car will be your new favorite in Forza Motorsport 5.



So...do you prefer the P1 or something else? I was just saying...

Premeire condoms presents: Automax Carshow in Subic!

To all of you, car enthusiasts, out there in the Philippines and looking to spend some high-octane enjoyment for the summer; there's a tuner car show featuring car culture and some music to beat the scorching summer heat. That's right, folks. AUTO MAX Invades Subic! A car show and a beach party all rolled into one hot summer event for car enthusiasts and it all happens on the 31st of May, 2014, at the Boardwalk, Subic Bay Freeport Zone.

This event is sponsored by PREMIERE Condoms and co-presented by: Autobot Autoworks, Perfect Circle Events, DECAL REPUBLIC, and BIGBOI Productions.

Balitang Six Six for 5/12/2014

Breaking news from the May 12, 2014's Banana Nite's BALITANG SIX SIX!

- Man with hangover...dropped himself with his bed along with it!

- BMX rider pulls stunts on a bench...bench slams him!

- Bank robber ate up all his evidences!

- Man lifting weights...while dog's desperate for a poo!

- Lady dancing with her booty until her pants ripped!

- Lady sits on a bridge...until she got splashed!

Meanwhile...some humorous photos showcased in another ETO NA POST! Such as...why her back looks like a centipede's, stockings or hair, a kid got his clothes hanged by clippers, dog with a horse's head, and a smelly shoe on a man's face as a punishment.

Toyota Ractis and Subaru Trezia 2015 minor change

It's the new Toyota Ractis (Verso-S) and Subaru Trezia! Sort of...The second-generation Toyota Ractis, as well as its Subaru twin, the Trezia, has been updated for the 2015 model year and for these compact cars, they're now more economical and keen looking than ever before.

2015 Subaru Trezia

2015 Toyota Ractis

Well, on the outside, some subtle changes are occurred from the front grille, revised headlamps, revised rear lamps, and a little else of that. Not only the outside gets some cosmetic changes but on the inside...

2015 Subaru Trezia interior

2015 Toyota Ractis interior

...well, there interior's mildly revised with the hint of a revised instrumental panel for some models. Now, even though the cosmetic changes is a bit enough to differentiate it from the pre-facelift, the biggest change happened on both the Trezia and the Ractis is the implementation of the brand new 1NR-FKE engine first applied on the Vitz minor change last month.

1NR-FKE

For a quick recap, the 1NR-KFE engine uses the Atkinson Cycle commonly used in their hybrid cars and provides and enhanced expansion ration and reduces waste heat through a high compression ratio of 13.5:1. It can be utilized with the use of a tumble flow-generating intake, cooled EGR, and VVT-iE (Variable Valve Timing - intelligent Electric) technology.

With the new 1NR-FKE engine, both the Trezia and the Ractis will have the JC08 Mode-calculated fuel economy of 20.0kmpl but couple that with the idling stop feature and it will return about 21.8kmpl, making it one of the class-leading fuel-economy figures ever recorded. Of course, if you want more power, you can opt for the 1.5L 1NZ-FE engine, which develops 109PS of power output and fuel economy of 20.6kmpl when equipped with an idling stop function. Of course, most models do come with the CVT gearbox but for 1.5L models, the CVT comes with a 7-speed manual mode and a SPORT switch which makes it a bit too peppy...I think...

The 2015 Ractis starts from 1,615,091 up to 1,954,800 Japanese Yen (about $16,200 to $19,550) while the 2015 Trezia starts from 1,566,000 up to 2,131,000 Japanese Yen (about $15,700 to $21,310). The pricing may not be textbook but they can be a smart buy for the smart consumers.

Available colors for the Ractis: White Pearl Crystal Shine, Silver Metallic, Black Mica, Super Red V, Bronze Mica Metallic, Light Blue Mica Metallic, Satin Blue Mica Metallic, Deep Amethyst Mica Metallic, and Super White II.

Available Colors for the Trezia: White Pearl Crystal Shine, Silver Metallic, Black Mica, Super Red V, Bronze Mica Metallic, Satin Blue Mica Metallic, and Deep Amethyst Mica Metallic.

Sewol Tragedy: Three members named martyrs

Three crew members of the Sewol ferry that submerged last month were recognized as "martyrs". All were part-time members - including an engaged couple - who could have escaped but remained in the ferry to help trapped passengers. Those members were Kim Ki-Woong (age 28), Jung Hyun-Seon (also age 28), and Park Ji-young (age 21). These members' heroic sacrifices stood in stark contrast to the captain and most of the crew who were abandoned ship on the day of the sinking.

So far, the death toll is 275 while 29 people remained missing because search and rescue efforts remained hampered by bad weather.