Friday, August 9, 2024

Paris 2024 Highlights - Day 14

      

August 8, 2024 - DAY 14

The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics continues with Marathon Swimming, Sailing, Sport Climbing, Canoe Sprint, Diving, Weightlifting, Sailing, Wrestling, Hockey, Cycling Track, Athletics, and Taekwondo as the medal matches of the day.

Here are the winners of the day;

  • Sharon van Rouwendal (NED) - Women's 10km Marathon Swimming
  • Vadlau/Maehr (AUT) - Mixed Dinghy
  • Tita/Banti (ITA) - Mixed Multihull
  • Veddriq Leonardo (INA) - Men's Speed Sport Climbing
  • Liu/Ji (CHN) Men's Canoe Double 500m
  • New Zealand - Women's Kayak Four 500m
  • Germany - Men's Kayak Four 500m
  • Xie Siyi (CHN) - Men's 3m Springboard
  • Luo Shifang (CHN) - Women's 59kg
  • Eleanor Aldridge (GBR) - Women's Kite
  • Saeid Esmaeili Leivesi (IRI) - Men's Greco-Roman 67kg
  • Semen Sergeevich Novikov (BUL) 0 Men's Greco-Roman 87kg
  • Akari Fujinami - Women's Freestyle 53kg
  • Netherlands - Men's Hockey
  • Ellesse Andrews (NZL) - Women's Keirin
  • Benjamin Thomas (FRA) - Men's Omnium
  • Rizki Juniansyah (INA) - Men's 73kg weightlifting
  • Tara Davis-Woodhall (USA) - Women's Long Jump
  • Arshad Nadeem (PAK) - Men's Javelin Throw
  • Letsile Tebogo (BOT) - Men's 200m
  • Ulugbek Rashitov (UZB) - Men 068kg Taekwondo
  • Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (USA) - Women's 400m Hurdles
  • Kim Yujin (KOR0 - Women -57kg Taekwondo
  • Grant Holloway (USA) - Men's 110m Hurdles
  • Hasanboy Dusmatov (UZB) - Men's 51kg Boxing
  • Chang Yuan (CHN) - Women's 54kg Boxing
Onto the medal tally, Team USA leads with 30 golds out of 103, China in 2nd with 29 golds out of 73, and Australia in 3rd with 18 golds out of 45. Which nation will stand tall as the Paris 2024 Olympics is heading to its final weekend?

For full schedule and results: https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/schedule

Thursday, August 8, 2024

Let's Do The News! (August 8, 2024)

       

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- COMELEC Chairman Atty. George Garcia accuses Smartmatic of funding fake documents.

- The Sy Siblings dominated the Forbes Top 10 Richest Filipinos in 2024 with a net worth of 13 billion USD. Enrique Razon Jr. is in 2nd with $11.1B net worth while former politician Manny Villar is in 3rd with $16.9B net worth. San Miguel boss Ramon Ang, who graced the cover of Forbes Asia's August 2024 issue, is in 4th place with a $3.8B net worth.

- The Court of Appeals released a freeze order on the bank accounts and assets of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy. Quiboloy remains on the run while four other fellow wanted fugitives are still inside the KOJC compound.

- Russian President Vladimir Putin accuses Ukraine of "major provocation" with clashes reported in Russia's Kursk border region. A state of emergency has been declared in the Kursk region of Russia, as a rare cross-border attack by Ukrainian troops has continued for a second day.

- The Nilu 27 Concept was showcased. Designed by Sasha Selipanov, the Nilu27 Concept is powered by a 6.5L V12 natural aspiration engine producing 1070hp of power. Only 15 examples of this track-only vehicle will be built with a road car to follow soon.

Nilu27 Concept

- Maserati is teasing a new vehicle coming at this month's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

- Proton is reportedly planning to return to the UK market this decade as part of the AHTV investment with Australia and New Zealand also planned.

- Punirunes Puni2 TV anime will premiere on TV Tokyo this October 6th.

- Disney boss Bob Iger says that Disney+'s password-sharing crackdown will begin this September.

- The NCAA handed Jim Harbaugh a 4-year show-cause for recruiting violations.

- The entire Vienna live shows for Talyor Swift are canceled following the police arrest of two men suspected of planning attacks.

- Comedian Steve Martin says he won't be parodying Tim Walz on Saturday Night Live despite fan demand. 

TTFN.

Paris 2024 Highlights - Day 13

     

August 7, 2024 - DAY 13

The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics continues with Sailing, Sport Climbing, Sailing, Weightlifting, Skateboarding, Athletics, Cycling Track, Wrestling, Artistic Swimming, Taekwondo, and Boxing as the medal matches of the day.

Here are this day's winners;

  • Marit Bouwmeester (NED) - Women's Dinghy
  • Alexandra Miroslaw (POL) - Women's Speed Sport Climbing
  • Matt Wearn (AUS) - Men's Dinghy
  • Li Fabin (CHN) - Men's 61kg Weightlifting
  • Keegan Palmer (USA) - Men's Park Skateboarding
  • Nina Kennedy (AUS) - Women's Pole Vault
  • Australia - Men's Team Pursuit
  • Nao Kusaka (JPN) - Men's Greco-Roman 77kg
  • Mohammadhadi Saravi (IRI) - Men's Greco-Roman 97kg
  • Sarah Ann Hildebrandt (USA) - Women's Freestyle 50kg
  • United States - Women's Team Pursuit
  • China - Team Acrobatic Routine
  • Hou Zhihui (CHN) - Women's 49kg weightlifting
  • Roje Stona (JAM) - Men's Discus Throw
  • Panipak Wongpattanakit (THA) - Women -49kg Taekwondo
  • Quincy Hall (USA) - Men's 400m Athletics
  • Park Taejoon (KOR) Men -58kg Taekwondo
  • Soufiane El Bakkali (MAR) - Men's 3000m Steeplechase
  • Erislandy Alvarez Borges (CUB) - Men's 63.5kg Boxing
  • Oleksandr Khyzhniak (UKR) - Men's 80kg Boxing

The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics has officially begun, and Team USA is off to an amazing start! They are currently in the lead with 27 gold medals out of 94, while Team China is in 2nd place with 25 golds out of 65. Australia is not far behind with 18 golds out of 41. 

Will the Americans stay on top for the duration of the games? Or will Team China have the last laugh? There are still a lot of medals to be won, so anything could happen!

For full schedule and results: https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/schedule

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Heartsping: Teenieping of Love

For four TV seasons and over a hundred Teeniepings encountered,  Romi and her Teenieping partner Heartsping have embarked on a magical journey to capture runaway Teeniepings and save the day. For the first time ever, the world of Catch! Teenieping is now on the big screen and the origin story between them has finally been uncovered.

Heartsping: Teenieping of Love
Heartsping: Teenieping of Love

The world of Catch! Teeneiping is now on the big screen with the origin story set before the TV series. It's titled Heartsping: Teenieping of Love and this is the story of how Romi, the princess of the Emotion Kingdom, first met the Teenieping of Love named Heartsping. This origin story features new characters such as Romi's friend Mari, Prince Liam, and a shadowy Teenieping that poses the biggest threat.

Getting to know more about the whole Emotion Kingdom, Romi's humble beginnings, her first encounter with Heartsping, and the climax that made them the unbeatable duo everybody loved, the origin story really is a must-watch for fans and newcomers alike. Of course, being a Catch! Teenieping adventure that started it all, you can't hide away from the cuteness this movie delivers, especially Heartsping's humble beginnings.

This origin story of Catch! Teenieping has everything you want from a kid’s movie. It’s fun, adorable, and action-packed. Plus, if you’re an aespa fan, you’ll get a kick out of Winter performing the movie’s theme song.

Revolver (2024 film)

As one video game villain said, "Touch that wire and the C4 will blow up along with the old man!" 

Well, this movie is one of the most intense action thrillers to hit Korean cinemas during the summer season. The movie is called...REVOLVER and it's loaded with more than six bullets to kill anything that moves. Let's see why this movie is called "Revolver".

Revolver (2024 film)
Revolver (2024 film)

Starring Ji Chang Wook, Lim Ji Yeon, Kim Jun Han, Kim Jong Soo, Jung Man Sik, and Jeon Do Yeon, among others, this intense action suspense thriller centers Do Yeon in the role of a former police officer named Ha Soo Young, who was imprisoned after taking the fall for a crime. When she was freed, she had a new purpose.

I can’t recommend this movie enough. It’s a revolving tale of betrayal and redemption. This movie, like an ocelot, never lets its prey escape and hiding won’t help you. The characters and the storytelling are so much more than a revolver's power and its so-called muzzle velocity.

It's been a long time since the celebrities featured in this suspense thriller had a good fight in their past projects and as the revolver said, "You're pretty good." They were lucky because they really did live up to their legends but they're just getting warmed up.

The twists and turns kept moviegoers on the edge of their seats. This movie definitely lives up to its title, and this is recommended to anyone looking for an exciting night at the movies.

This is exactly why this movie is titled "Revolver".

DRAW!

Let's Do The News! (August 7, 2024)

      

Your daily round-up of today's news...

-  The number of supporters of Philippine President Bongbong Marcos in the country has risen by 36%, according to OCTA.

- The AFP believes there is enough security detail for PH VP Sara Duterte.

- COMELEC Chairman Atty. George Garcia has proof that he doesn't have offshore bank accounts.

- Former senator Sonny Trillanes filed a new plunder complaint to the PH DOJ against former president Rodrigo Duterte and others.

- Eluned Morgan is officially confirmed as Wales' new First Minister. Morgan says "potential is limitless" for Welsh women.

- US Vice-President Kamala Harris named Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. Walz was labeled by the Trump camp as "dangerously liberal".

- Donald Trump changed his stance on electric vehicles following Tesla CEO Elon Musk's endorsement.

- All the children who were hospitalized after the Southport, England stabbing attack are now discharged. British PM Keir Starmer promises communities "will be safe" after an emergency meeting about riots.

- Nissan developed a new painting method to cool the car's body and drop the room temperature by 5℃.

 

- The Honda Fit was updated for the 2025 model year.

2025 Honda Fit
2025 Honda Fit

- Tesla scraps plans to build an EV plant in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

- A stage play adaptation of Baki the Grappler is happening this December.

- Disney+ is raising its prices for the fourth time. The ad-free tier will now cost $16 monthly. In addition, the streaming service will have new features this September 4 such as ABC News live broadcast and continuous playlists.

- Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly considering selling its stake in its video games business to offload its smaller assets and help reverse its share price.

- K-pop girl group FIFTY FIFTY unveiled their five-step comeback plan with the latter unveiling their 2nd mini album this September 20th.

- Billy Bean, the second MLB player to come out gay and became the sport's senior VP for DEI, passed away at the age of 60.

TTFN.

How to dress as one of the Liella girls (One more time...honest.)

I have some great news for all the Love Live! fans out there: the Liella girls are back! The third season of Love Live! Super Star!! will be coming to NHK ETV on October 6, 2024. In an exciting first for the Love Live! TV anime franchise, this season will bring the girls' adventures to a thrilling conclusion. But first, they'll have to face off against their biggest threat yet: Wien Margarete, the rival school idol who was defeated by Liella! She's transferred to Yuigaoka Girls High with one thing on her mind: revenge! 

I'm so excited to see how this plays out. The Liella girls are sure to give it their all, and I can't wait to see how they handle this intense new challenge. Mark your calendars for October 6th and get ready for the most dramatic season of Love Live! Super Star!! yet!

Anyway, in anticipation of the most dramatic chapter in the Love Live! Super Star!! saga ever told, it's time to teach you how to be one of your favorite Liella girls for one last time. Honest.

Love Live! SuperStar!!
Love Live! SuperStar!!

As Kanon Shibuya - Kanon Shibuya is a humble and free-spirited young girl who aspires to become a school idol. She's the brainchild of the school idol group Liella! Becoming Kanon Shibuya is an easy task. You'll need a semi-long orange hair sized enough to be tweaked to Kanon's style. With that sorted, put on the Yuigaoka Girls High School uniform and you're ready.

As Tang Keke - Hailed from Shanghai, Tang Keke is a close friend of Kanon who has a fistful of ideas. A short sand-colored hair should do the trick but don't forget to put some pink highlights on it and then match the bangs to Keke's style. With that hairstyle done, time to put on the Yuigaoka Girls High School uniform and you're Tang Keke!

As Chisato Arashi - Chisato Arashi is Kanon's childhood friend and a talented dancer who wants to impress Kanon. The long white hair is the starting point for your Chisato Arashi cosplay and to match her hairstyle, you'll need to give it some pigtails and then some round bits on the upper sides. With the hairstyle done and the uniform set, you're now Chisato Arashi.

As Sumire Heanna - Sumire Heanna is a klutzy sassy girl who gets into all sorts of mess easily. Just a long blond hair and a red hairband should do the trick and with the uniform set, you're now Sumire Heanna. Galaxy!

As Ren Hazuki - Ren Hazuki is a conservative type who despises being a school idol at first but a change of heart prompted her to join Liella. Long black hair ponytailed, this is the only thing you'll do if you want to be Ren Hazuki, and with the uniform ready, you're good to go.

As Kinako Sakurakoji - Kinako Sakurakoji may be an absent-minded school girl but she's brimming with excitement. To become Kinako, you'll need long dark brown hair to start with. Then, give the rear part some braids and then finish it with long twin tails. After that, put on the school uniform and you're now Kinako Sakurakoji!

As Mei Yoneme - Mei Yoneme is an aggressive type who's not good at talking about herself. Her connection with Shiki Wakana is a bit complicated. A short red hair should do the trick and then give it some side buns to your left while trying to match Mei's hairstyle. With the hairstyle done and the uniform set, you're now Mei Yoneme.

As Shiki Wakana - Shiki Wakana is a self-proclaimed genius who excels in science. She can be down-to-earth and quiet most of the time but her connection with Mei Yoneme is complicated. A short blue hair is enough to do the trick and with the uniform ready, you're now Shiki Wakana. The lab coat is optional.

As Natsumi Onitsuka - Natsumi Onitsuka is a content creator who is also a smoothie fanatic. To become Natsumi, you'll need long blond hair to work with, then give it some pink gradients, twin tails, and a white flower hair accessory to finish it off. With the hairstyle done and the uniform set, you're now Natsumi Onitsuka. Just get your vlogging gear and your favorite smoothie ready just in case.

As Wien Margarete - Hailing from Austria and enrolled at a prestigious talent academy somewhere, Wien Margarate was once the most powerful rival school idol the Liella girls faced. Having lost to Liella and Kanon remaining undecided over the proposal to study overseas, Wien has no choice...but to transfer to Yuigaoka Girls High School for one purpose; to destroy the Liella girls from within. Being Wien, you must have a long lavender-colored wig. The braids at the top front are slightly challenging to replicate so you need to be delicate and precise to match Wien's hairstyle. With that sorted, Wien Margarete is indebted to you.

As Tomari Onitsuka - Tomari Onitsuka, recently enrolled at Yuigaoka as a first-year, is the sister of Natsumi Onitsuka. She may be different compared to her sister but...could she be the key person to mediate the fresh feud between Liella and Wien Margarete? Being Tomari is a tricky feat because you'll need to find a long turquoise-colored wig to start with. With the wig prepped, you'll need the patience to replicate Tomari's twirly twin tails. It's a big job but if you execute it with no issues, you'll be Tomari Onitsuka in no time.

...and here you go. How to be one of the Liella girls!

Whether you’re a fan of the original five members, the second batch from Season 2, or the recently added two members for Season 3, there’s a Liella girl out there for everyone. I can’t wait to see you try.

Good luck and...OniNatsu!!!