Steve Jobs declared quits!

STEVE JOBS CALLS IT QUITS! Why? Because Steve Jobs resigned for being the CEO of Apple Inc., ending his decade-reign of being the head of the computer giant. Because of that, his position will be passed on to Tim Cook, a Chief Operating Officer and longtime heir apparent.

Apparently, Steve Jobs took a medical leave since January because of the cancer he had. Never though he had a longtime fight against his disease since 2004. Good thing, Tim Cook does Steve Jobs' job while he was on a sick leave. 

We seek him as an inspiration that brought the computer giant upbeat and crushed Microsoft ten-fold. 

Don't panic and remain calm. Even though he resigned from being CEO, he's still the chairman.

Scoop: http://in.reuters.com/article/2011/08/24/idINIndia-58957720110824

TRD LEXUS IS F "Circuit Club Sport Parts" Information

Houki Shinonono from Infinite Stratos

Houki Shinonono again! I really sorry why I have to interrupt because I really "really" forgot something to tell you. There's also something written on this notebook about a special "Circuit Club Sport Parts" for the Lexus IS F courtesy of Toyota Racing Development (TRD)!

TRD LEXUS IS F "Circuit Club Sport Parts"

TRD LEXUS IS F "Circuit Club Sport Parts"

Toyota Racing Development finally created a special "Circuit Club Sport Parts" for the Lexus IS F, using the knowledge of motorsports to create a race-inspired performance only suitable for the tamed racing drivers throughout Japan. This new breed of performance is tested from the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis and wind tunnel experiments to ensure the highest potential this new kind of performance can handle and now the "Circuit Club Sport Parts" is now available for the first time on the Lexus IS F!

According to Toyota Motor Corporation, a total of 16 special parts are available such as Carbon Fiber Hood, Carbon Fiber Front Spoiler, Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser,

Carbon Fiber Rear Wing, 2Way damping force adjustable suspension kit, Fixed damping force suspension kits, Aluminum forged wheel set,

Magnesium forged wheel set, Limited-slip Differential, Brake Pads, Carbon Interior Panel Kit, Titanium Exhaust, and Performance Damper Kit.

Getting the special Circuit Club Sport Parts can be in separate or in three performance packages. Let's see, um, for Stage 1, you'll get everything what I said except for the 2Way damping force adjustable suspension kit and LSD. Stage 1 can't give you the two optional forged wheels. The Stage 1 Performance Package will cost about 3,586,485 Japanese Yen. Now, how about Stage 2? On this stage, you'll get everything from Stage 1 and you'll also get two goodies such as LSD and a Forged Aluminum Wheel Set. Stage 2 will cost about 4,676,385 Japanese Yen. Stage 3? Well, this is my favorite Performance Package because all of the equipment are included, Forged Magnesium Wheel Set is placed, LSD is equipped and the fixed damping suspension kit has been replaced with a 2Way Suspension kit! The ultimate package costs about 5,568,885 Japanese Yen! This 2Way Suspension kit will serve as the Amatsuki and the Karaware of the suspension system and wait 'till this one can perform like the Akatsubaki!

There was also an exclusive color (and I'm sure Charlotte Dunois would like that) called CCS Orange. The CCS Orange is available exclusively at the Circuit Club Sport Parts but for more information about the pricing, please come and see your nearest Lexus dealer.

That's all I can say! Thank you and enjoy the new TRD LEXUS IS F Circuit Club Sport Parts!

Website: http://www.trdparts.jp/lexus/isf_ccsp/

Lexus IS F '12 Information

2012 Lexus IS F

Since I can't explain something about what are the changes happened at the 2012 Lexus IS F, I'll welcome some special guest back to explain what's what...

Houki Shinonono from Infinite Stratos

Hello there again! It's me! Houki Shinonono from Infinite Stratos! I was very pleased to see that I heard that there were upgrades for my IS! Let me take a look at my notebook okay? Uncle Yukihiko Yaguchi said that for the current upgrade for the Lexus IS F, there are new SHOCK ABSORBERS equipped to achieve high maneuverability and driving stability. Also, the suspension and coil springs such as a BOUND STOPPER has been optimized to improve riding comfort and driving performance. A newly designed BBS 19-inch forged aluminum wheels was added as a manufacturer's option. There is a new "RED & BLACK" interior color and a new exterior color called "MERCURY GREY MICA" added but I usually prefer a "Red Mica Crystal Shine" because it does look like my Akatsubaki but now with the new "RED & BLACK" interior color, it does feels like it's complete! (Seems that my sis did something else on my IS!)

However, according to Toyota Motor Corporation, because of the upgrades, the Suggested Retail Price for the Lexus IS F '12 is now 7,950,000 Japanese Yen, a 50,000 Yen hike.

That's all what it said on this notebook I got earlier, until then, bye now!

Scoop: http://www.carview.co.jp/news/0/152064/

Tween Academy: Class of 2012

Tween Academy: Class of 2012

Year: 2011

Filmmaker: GMA Films and SMDC

Cast: Barbie Forteza, Joshua Dionisio, Jake Vargas, Bea Binene, Lexi Fernandez, Louise delos Reyes, Alden Richards, Kristoffer Martin, Joyce Ching, Derrick Monasterio, Elmo Magalona

This movie is a side story of the hit GMA TV series Tween Hearts and yes, the TWEEN-vasion has finally begun in Tween Academy: Class of 2012. In this movie, the teen stars of GMA such as Barbie Forteza, Joshua Dionisio, Jake Vargas, Bea Binene, Lexi Fernandez, Louise delos Reyes, Alden Richards, Kristoffer Martin, Joyce Ching, Derrick Monasterio, and Elmo Magalona come together to mingle your enthusiasm with some romance, drama, laughter, and some music that you'll surely enjoy!

Because of the success of the movie, it was possible for this movie to spawn a sequel that can be more like High School Musical and Glee combined. But forget about what's next, we're talking more about "kilig moments" in T.A. Class of 2012. This movie is heartwarming, touching, enjoyable, and yes, there are chances that you want to get "Tween Academy" merchandise at your nearest National Bookstore!

The uniforms wore in the Tween Academy movie look more resemble of the uniforms from Ouran High School Host Club but a little more grayish and I'm sure whoever watched the whole movie, dreaming to cosplay as a Tween Academy student. What can I say? Besides, the casts' performance were truly remarkable. For a GMA Tween girl like Barbie Forteza, she's got potential and we truly like the way she pulls it all in the movie. Because the movie has some charm and wit, some people want to watch this movie again because, the TWEEN-vasion never stops!

It doesn't matter what can you say about T.A. Class of 2012 but what matters is, this is all-out fun for the young generation!

Bokura, Kakeyuku Sora e

Bokura, Kakeyuku Sora e

A new original character is joining on Hayate the Combat Butler: Heaven is a Place on Earth. Her name is Ruka Suirenji and she was played by Haruka Yamazaki. Since she's new and she's an original character for the movie, we don't know anything about her unless the movie is showing in theaters this Saturday, August 27, 2011! Fact is, she's behind the opening theme song from the movie!

The opening theme song titled "Bokura, Kakeyuku Sora e" can now be yours on this very special maxi-single CD that once you have it, being prepared before the Hayate movie arrives! From this maxi-single CD, there's the opening theme song plus a very original music from Ruka Suirenji titled Forever Star. The other two are instrumental versions of these two.

Discover the real Ruka Suirenji if you can...

TRACK LISTINGS:

01 僕ら、駆け行く空へ
02 Forever Star
03 僕ら、駆け行く空へ（Instrumental）
04 Forever Star（Instrumental）

SOLENN

SOLENN

French-Filipina actress, Solenn Heusaff, is finally ready to bring your home audio systems (or your car audio) on burning FIRE because thanks to MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines), the Philippine arm of Universal Music Group, this French-Filipina actress gets her first-of-its-kind self-titled album!

Reviving the Bruce Springsteen original and also recorded by Babyface and Des’ree, the main song on SOLENN, Fire, really burns our enthusiasm over Solenn. There are other songs offered as well plus a bonus album titled Ladies Night featuring Viktoria Vixen & Rjay of LDP. This is one fiery hot treat Solenn fans would love to have it with the cost of 280 Philippine Pesos! Be prepared to want one!

TRACK LISTINGS:
01. FIRE
02. ALL I WANNA DO
03. CHEMISTRY
04. LADIES NIGHT – feat. Viktoria Vixen
05. SELFISH
06. KISS
07. IT’S OUR FIRST TIME
08. SUNSHINE
09. TORN
10. LADIES NIGHT – feat. Viktoria Vixen & Rjay of LDP

Heaven is a Place on Earth

Heaven is a Place on Earth

Everyone's happy about the upcoming Hayate the Combat Butler (Hayate No Gotoku) movie titled Hayate the Combat Butler (Hayate no Gotoku!) HEAVEN IS A PLACE ON EARTH, which is slated to show in theaters this Saturday, August 27, 2011, along with Negima! Magister Negi Magi: Anime Final. Be ready because the main theme song from this Hayate movie titled Heaven is a Place on Earth is now here and by surprise, sung by fripSide. You've probably remembered fripSide for the opening theme songs from To Aru Kagaku No Railgun.

The maxi-single CD includes the main theme from Hayate the Combat Butler Heaven is a Place on Earth plus a new song titled The End of Summer. The other two are instrumental versions. Come enjoy listening this latest single from fripSide and yes, we'll surely going to love it. Distributed by Geneon Universal Entertainment!

LIMITED EDITION:
A special limited edition packaging includes not just a CD but also a special DVD packed with a music video plus commercials! Be sure to grab one now before it's gone!

Sakura Kaze ni Yakusoku wo - Tabidachi no Uta -

Sakura Kaze ni Yakusoku wo - Tabidachi no Uta -

The theme song from the movie, Negima! Magister Negi Magi: Anime Final, titled Sakura Kaze ni Yakusoku wo - Tabidachi no Uta -, has arrived and now you can listen the theme song first before this movie shows in selected Japanese theaters this Saturday, August 27, 2011, along with Hayate the Combat Butler: Heaven Is A Place on Earth!

An all-cast of Negi Springfield (CV: Rina Satou) and the Mahora Gakuen 3-A Girls led the vocals of Sakura Kaze ni Yakusoku wo - Tabidachi no Uta -, bringing you an edge-of-your-seat fun as you listen to the theme song right before Negima Anime Final showing in theaters. Yes, that's about it. Nothing special about what's inside this maxi single album. Just the theme song, Happy Sunshine, and two instrumental versions of Sakura Kaze ni Yakusoku wo - Tabidachi no Uta - and Happy Sunshine. You don't need to explain what's what about it but enjoy it before this Negima movie starts this Saturday, August 27!

A great way to say thanks for supporting Mahou Sensei Negima all the way to the very end!

TRACK LISTINGS:

01 桜風に約束を－旅立ちの歌－
02 Happy Sunshine
03 桜風に約束を－旅立ちの歌－ off vocal ver.
04 Happy Sunshine off vocal ver.

To Aru Majutsu No Index II Archives 1 - 4

The untold stories from To Aru Majutsu No Index II (日本名：とある魔術の禁書目録 II) are now told in To Aru Majutsu No Index II Archives, a lineup of CDs consists of a two-part audio drama that is packed with untold stories and two character songs each.

Ranging from Index and Toma Kamijo in ARCHIVES 1, Orsola Aquinas and Agnese Sanctis in ARCHIVES 2, Mikoto Misaka and Kuroko Shirai in ARCHIVES 3, and Last Order and Accelerator in ARCHIVES 4, these four CDs are surely keep Index fans craving for more and the character songs offered are truly a one-of-a-kind experience. Perfect enough to take the untold stories wherever on the go and because they're from Geneon Universal Entertainment, listening for some audio drama and character songs is fun when you're driving on the highway!

The best just got even better with four CDs to choose and collect:

1) ARCHIVES 1 is packed with two-part audio drama plus songs from Index (CV: Yuka Iguchi) and Toma Kamijo (CV: Atsushi Abe)

To Aru Majutsu No Index II Archives 1

2) ARCHIVES 2 is packed with another two-part audio drama and songs from Orsola Aquinas (CV: Aya Endo) and Agnese Sanctis (CV: Rie Kugimiya)

To Aru Majutsu No Index II Archives 2

3) ARCHIVES 3 is packed yet again with a two-part audio drama and songs from Mikoto Misaka (CV: Rina Satou) and Kuroko Shirai (CV: Satomi Arai)

To Aru Majutsu No Index II Archives 3

4) ARCHIVES 4 has the final two-part audio drama and character songs from Last Order (CV: Rina Hidaka) and Accelerator (CV: Nobuhiko Okamoto)

To Aru Majutsu No Index II Archives 4

Ferrari FF

2012 Ferrari FF

The Ferrari FF sparks the revolution of the Prancing Horse because when you heard the word "FF", this is not a Front-Wheel Drive Ferrari. In Ferrari terminology, FF means "Ferrari Four" and this is the first Ferrari shooting brake and the first with the new All Wheel Drive technology, which is called 4RM.

In the past, Ferrari never created a 4WD car because most 4WD systems are too bulky for their Prancing Horses. To resolve it, Ferrari created a new ALL WHEEL DRIVE technology called 4RM. The new 4RM system provides FR dynamism in normal conditions, sending power to the front when slip is found. A new Power Transfer Unit (PTU) is a necessity to deliver torque straight from the crankshaft to the front. In other words, power is distributed between the left and right sides of the rear and front axle for superior grip unlike other 4WD sports cars. The 4RM system is light, compact, and it has a low center of gravity which makes them its strengths.

The Ferrari FF is powered with the new direct-injected 6.3L V12 engine that produces 660PS/8000rpm of power, 683NM/6000rpm of torque, 335km/h of top speed, and 0-100km/h in 3.7 seconds. It is armed with the seven-speed F1 dual-clutch gearbox for a shifting feel like a Formula One car. With the HELE (High Emotions, Low Emissions) System that provides idling stop, it has a CO2 emissions of 360 g/km, which is lower than other Ferraris and the fuel economy of the Ferrari FF is 6.5km/L. This car is all about keeping its eco-car promise because of the eco-friendly HELE System. As of that, the GDI V12 engine is Euro V compliant.

2012 Ferrari FF interior

Inside, the Ferrari FF is all about luxury in a new dimension. This car can seat up to four people and it provides an exceptional luggage compartment if you are taking a break. For an added bonus, there's even a rear-seat infortainment system with a premium audio system packed with Dolby Surround Sound. You wouldn't believe that people at the back will enjoy watching their DVDs while having fun driving the Ferrari FF. This can be the most generous offer for the brand's first AWD hatchback.

My comment:
The first 4WD hatchback from Ferrari, the FF, really throws the curve in the world of Grand Tourers, but for me, I think it needs a little bit of time to master the fundamentals of the new 4RM ALL WHEEL DRIVE system mounted on the Ferrari FF. This is the only Ferrari that can take you anywhere from tarmac, gravel, snow, sand, anywhere that no other supercars can.

Ferrari aims to build 800 FF models...but it sold out fast just like the Lamborghini Aventador. Can the Ferrari FF be worthy enough to take down a 4WD sports car which is the Nissan GT-R?!

Photo: Ferrari

Strange encounter...

Hi there! It's me again! Earlier, we went to the Seafood City Westfield Southcenter branch for some groceries...

Whoa, they're selling Monster Energy? Whoa, I'm not into those okay? Why most prefer this? Probably because of the Ken Block thing? Oh well...

Okay, back for some more...

Mmmm... My favorite...Century Tuna!

The Philippines' favorite sardines, Ligo Sardines. Laging Masarap for more than 50 years! Sarap Ligo!

Manny Pacquiao's vinegar of choice! Datu Puti! Ito ang champion! :D

Malaki, marami, masarap! Rebisco Crackers! I can see Michael V on the packaging!

The customer service...

The cashier...

C2 Green Tea! One of my favorites. I often drink these when I'm thirsty...

And this is it. I saw actor Joel Torre hanging out at the Seafood City Westfield Southcenter branch to promote a film titled "Amigo"

Apparently, Joel Torre's very busy on autographs! We got excited to see him in person ever since we saw him on 100 Days To Heaven.

Amigo is a film by Academy Award-nominated director John Sayles. Joel Torre played the role of Rafael, a village mayor caught in the murderous crossfire of the Philippine-American War. This movie also stars Chris Cooper, Garret Dillahunt, Dane DeHann, Rio Locsin, Ronnie Lazaro, Yul Vazquez, Bembol Roco, and DJ Qualis. It's a good movie! Watch it!

And now, we're taking a Jollibee break before we go...

That newly opened Daiso Japan store sells everything for 1.50 Dollars. I checked inside and wow, this thing sells household items and others!

...and we're going home!

To the people of East Coast, USA

I would like to express our heartfelt sympathy to everyone who are affected from a recent earthquake happened in the East Coast of United States of America.

Even with such minor damages occur in the East Coast, I am thankful that everyone is still alive and well on this current minor disaster. I know that there are plenty of Filipinos who are working and living in the East Coast of USA and Thank God, they are still safe.

Let's pray to God that we are thankful that we are still alive and hopeful that disasters like these should not be happened again as long as we remain faithful to our Lord.

Thank You