Welcome Back: 2008 Ferrari 430 Scuderia

Scud Rocking good times...

This is Ferrari's answer to the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera. It's called the Ferrari 430 Scuderia.

Ferrari's 430 Scuderia is a hardcore lightweight version of the Ferrari F430. It was revealed by Michael Schumacher at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show and it was made to compete against lightweight versions such, even the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera. It lost 100kg of weight and the V8 engine now produces 515PS of power. The Scuderia comes with a semi-automatic transmission called Superfast2 that has faster shift time of 60 milliseconds. 0-60mph in 3.6 seconds and it has a top speed of 198mph.

Jeremy Clarkson reviewed this in one episode of Top Gear and thanks to The Stig, the Scuderia set a lap time of 1:19.7, faster than the SLR McLaren.

In Clarkson's DVD, Thriller, the Scuderia is faster than the Gallardo Superleggera round the Snetterton Track courtesy of The Stig, who was very angry when Jeremy Clarkson blew him up in a dynamite powered Mercedes.

This car is listed as a unicorn car. How do you get it? I'm afraid you have to find out to yourself....

Welcome Back: 2009 Ford Focus RS

Sadly, we don't have to hear any more of that because we have to head back playing Forza Motorsport 4. And this...

Sure, the McLaren can kick the Focus RS's but on the track
but what about on a public road?!

It's a 2009 Ford Focus RS. It has a 2.5L turbocharged 5-cylinder engine that produces three times more than what you got from the old VW Rabbit GTi. You can't just send 300HP to the front because it might come off but Focus RS has a special suspension feature called "Revo-Knuckles". How does Revo-Knuckles work? Set aside, call James May and serve some tea because...just like Jeremy Clarkson, I don't know how does Revo-Knuckles feel like on the 2009 Ford Focus RS.

Whatever. The Revo-Knuckles allows the 2009 Ford Focus RS to handle the bends and sling shot its way down the next straight although it's been powered by ammo-nitrate. There are some people say that there are so many opponents that can match the RS’s competence on track or its fun-to-drive factor. I may have said that once but is it true?

Contrary, that car appeared in one episode of Top Gear against the Renault Megane R26.R, a stripped-up version of the Renault Megane which Forza 4 doesn't have one. The Focus RS lapped the Top Gear test track in 1.29.3 but it was beaten by the Renault Megane R26.R's 1.28.1 lap time.

Then, this car was featured on Jeremy Clarkson's DVD, Duel. He had a race against The Stig and the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder round the Ascari Race Resort and then the Focus RS lost by a mega huge margin. Not only that, gets worse. The Focus RS lost the race from Ascari Race Resort to a bar in Puerto Banus.

Despite that, the 2009 Ford Focus RS is a brilliant hot hatch but that's all it is...

We gonna be killed and eaten by Bradley fans!

What are we gonna do? What are we gonna do? We gonna be killed and eaten by Timothy Bradley fans!

(audience laughing)

I should explain that those scores proven that Manny Pacquiao did better than Timothy Bradley but...

...but those split decisions and judging are something a bit controversial. It was proven that Timothy Bradley exterminated Manny Pacquiao like the Daleks!

Absolutely. It's like VICTORY OF THE DALEKS!

(audience laughing)

Yes. It's kinda more of a metaphor but sure. It's like Pacman got exterminated by the Daleks!

(audience laughing)

Exactly. So if you're reading this, Jinkee Pacquiao, okay, wife of Manny Pacman Pacquiao, and kids. It wasn't our fault why Pacman got exterminated by Bradley. And now gentlemen, if I might make a suggestion...RUN!

RUN!

Let's go! See yah! Good bye everyone!

Scoop: http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/bradley-shocks-the-world-with-split-decision-over-pacquiao

Banana Split HOT ISSUE June 9, 2012

Even with Kim Chiu guested on the June 9, 2012 episode of ABS-CBN's Banana Split, there's no stopping the madness occurred each in every corner, even their take on the CJ Corona impeachment. So anyway, what's what for this HOT ISSUE?

1) Hiwalayan ng mga showbiz couples, pinag-uusapan ng madlang pipols!

Uso ang hiwalayan...split!

Sa showbiz lamang yan...split

Una si Grace Lee't P-Noy...split!

Ating pag-usapan...split!

Sinundan ng Melason...split!

Marami ang nashock...split!

At ang twin sis ni Melai...split!

Siya rin ay hiwalay...split!

Angel at Derek, break na...split!

Lahat ay nabigla...split!

Pati John Lloyd-Shaina...split!

Daming intriga...split!

Heto ang latest Mare...split!

Si John at si Bianca...split!

Meron daw na 3rd party...split!

Lahat naloloka...split!

Break-up...

Is More fun...

But not so fun...

Not so fun in the Philippines! (Kaya nga!)

Kaya wish namin sana...split!

Mafix ang broken heart...pls!

Parang itong si Melai...what?

Meron nang Melayan...sweet!

Napaka-sweet!

2) Puspusang training ng pambansang kamao na si Manny Poohkyaw, todo-higpit sa mga press!

Mercedes S600 tuned into Lorinser S70 V12 BiTurbo

Lorinser S70 V12

Lorinser S70 V12

Lorinser S70 V12

Of course, it started out in life as a Mercedes-Benz S600, the one with the V12 engine on it, but then it has been fully injected with some steroids on it. What this is, is a Lorinser S70 V12 BiTurbo.

With some VIP STYLE looks, luxurious interior, and a beefed up V12 engine that produces a massive 805PS of power via huge turbos equipped, this tuned luxury saloon has the speed of a supercar. Yes, it now has an entry to the supercar club because it has a top speed of 205mph if the limiter is off.

Massive, right? This will leave them jealous to see one...

Scoop: http://www.emercedesbenz.com/autos/mercedes-benz/s-class/lorinser-releases-s70-6-0-v12-bi-turbo-based-on-the-mercedes-s600/

ITC280 Update 10

What I learned in Week 10 of the ITC280 Class:

1) Here is how we create a session variable in PHP

if(!isset($_SESSION)){session_start();}


$sCustomerID = trim($row['CustomerID']); //Grab the Customer's unique ID, from a database


$_SESSION["sCustomerID"] = $sCustomerID; //Enter variable into session variable


2) We can clear a session by calling:
session_destroy();


3) To clear the data before destroying a session; insert an empty array:
$_SESSION = array();//copy empty array in case of failure!


4) We can silence notices and warnings by placing this code on our file
error_reporting(E_ERROR | E_PARSE); //only major problems

5) We can check the contents of the session and if the session is not set, we can send the user to a login page

if(!isset($_SESSION)){session_start();}
if(!isset($_SESSION['sCustomerID']))
{ //no session var
     myRedirect("login.php?msg=5"); //send user back to login page, as session has timed out
}

6) To find and upload setting, view the PHP info command results and search for the string via the browser. For example;

upload_max_filesize


7) To be able to upload a file, we need to use the enctype attribute in our form.

<form action="upload_test.php" method="post" enctype="multipart/form-data">


8) We use the file attribute of the input element to allow a file upload.
Please select an image to test upload: <input type="file" name="image" />

NOTES:
Seriously, did I finished the final project? My teacher said that this assignment served as the last part of my final project. I really don't know why. I haven't made a project before, but let's face it. I should accept the fact that my teacher said I already finished my final project. As I recall, my teacher said that Assignments 8 to 12 served as part of the final project. Really? If I said yes, then it is. That means I done it. Question is, should I come to class on Monday and Wednesday? I should remember that next week is the last week of the Spring 2012 semester.

Never mind, I'll find out by myself.

That is all.

2012 Toyota Alphard and Vellfire modified by WALD

Well, what do you know? Those guys at WALD did a pretty good job modifying those ultra-luxury Alphard and Vellfire MPVs to create those from WALD'S Executive Line series and Black Bison series! With such spartan looks, aggressive rims, and overall luxuriousness to cater the notorious VIP STYLE culture, needless to say that both of them looked good...for a Malaysian smuggler...

2012 WALD Alphard Black Bison

2012 WALD Vellfire Black Bison

2012 WALD Alphard Executive Line

2012 WALD Vellfire Executive Line

From: http://www.wald.co.jp/top.html

C63 AMG Black Series modified by VATH

VATH C63 AMG Black Series

The Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series is already of the most insane Benz ever made for the enthusiasts who want to lose his mind on the road and on the track. Surely, I already tried one on Forza 4 via the Megular's Car Pack. It has a 1:21.0 lap time at the Top Gear Test Track. So, what's next?

German tuning firm VATH seriously tuned the C63 AMG Black Series to be even more mental than ever. What you do expect here is a new supercharger that generated 756HP of power, a new body kit, 20-inch rims, 217MPH of top speed, 0-60mph in 3.6 seconds, enhanced suspension, and enhanced braking.

It's amazing what this modified C63 can do...

Scoop: http://www.egmcartech.com/2012/06/07/vath-unveils-their-take-on-the-mercedes-benz-c63-amg-black-series-coupe/

"Love the taste, Love the price"

On the June 8, 2012 episode of Bubble Gang;

- A man asks his buddy what are the signs of an incoming gay

- "Caught on Camera" gags

- PICKUP LINES

Tulis

1) Ang pagmamahal ko sa'yo, parang kabilang classroom. Kasing ibang klase ka!!

2) One way ka ba? Kasi pag pumunta ako sa bahay niyo, parang ayoko nang bumalik.

3) Smorgasbord ka ba? Kasi pag kasama kita, I think I can eat all you can!

4) Retreat ka ba? Kasi binago mo ang buhay ko.

5) Kape ka ba? Kasi alive na alive ako sa iyo!

6) Diwata ka ba? Kasi may nunal sa mata si Petra!

7) Sana resibo ka na lang. Para pag kinasal kita, NO RETURN NO EXCHANGE.

8) Faitful ka ba? Kasi dalawang alaminos sa Laguna at sa Pangasinan!

- Don't judge the book by its cover! Bubble Gang does Hunt's Pinoy Style Tomato Sauce by spoofing this as HUNK'S PINOY STYLE TOMATO SAUCE! Made more delicious! Love the taste, Love the price.

Bubble Gang does Hunt's Pinoy Style
Spaghetti Sauce

- A reunion gone a bit ugly when it comes to their conversation

- Death sentence gets a little less accuracy. Can't shoot him!

- Daddy Dearest uncovers secrets about Inday's death

- IyoTube

Fish Custard...

I went to the internet and I found this...

It was some Youtube clip from the folks from Feast of Fiction, showing the famous Doctor Who's Fish Fingers and Custard as seen on the Series 5 opener.

Surely funny but there are some recipes and how to cook your very own fish fingers and custard.

Fish fingers and custard are cool.

Audi S6 (C7)

The S6, a potent hardcore version of the A6, is proven to be a decent choice for those who are bad businessmen. With the latest C7 incarnation, this new S6 is all about being a much tamed alternative to the BMW M5 and the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG. However, just like those two, the S6 went to a major downsizing. For starters, the 5.2-liter V10 engine from the previous model has now been thrown away and replaced by a 4.0 TFSI engine.

2013 Audi S6

2013 Audi S6 Avant

With downsizing comes with a price because with the 4.0 TFSi engine equipped on the new S6, you could expect a 15PS drop in the power department but this shouldn't be a worry because this 4.0L V8 engine comes with turbochargers so the result is 4,8 s (Limousine) / 4,9 s (Avant), faster than the previous model's 5,2 s (Limousine) / 5,3 s (Avant) time. What's more, the worthless 6-speed ZF 6HP26 tiptronic automatic transmission from the old S6 are gone and replaced by a much potent 7-speed dual clutch S tronic transmission for quicker shifting that led them to an unmeasured gap between them.

Also, the fuel consumption gets even better, 9,7–9,8L/100km Combined to be exact, much efficient than the old S6's 12,6–13,4L/100km, thanks to its stop start technology that stops the engine when stopped and then start again when the foot is on the pedal, to save petrol. There's also this new "cylinder on demand" cylinder management system that allows the V8 to run on fours or sixes, just like the present day Dodge Charger SRT8 or Chrysler 300 SRT8. However, here's a thing, When the V8 deactivates four cylinders under part load, the Active Noise Cancellation system (ANC) is activated.

Both the S6 and the S6 Avant won't be completed without Audi's quattro permanent all-wheel drive system uses the self-locking center differential and torque vectoring. For something else, this system incorporates the available sport differential, which actively distributes the power between the rear wheels.

Available colors are; Eissilber Metallic, Gletscherweiß Metallic, Havannaschwarz Metallic, Mondscheinblau Metallic, Oolonggrau Metallic, Quarzgrau Metallic, Estorilblau Kristalleffekt, and Phantomschwarz Perleffekt. If you want exclusivity and bespoke, there's always the Audi exclusive customization program that caters your special needs such as special paint finishes, special interior, various accessories and gadgets, and much more.

My comment;

The new S5 may have been has heavier than the old one but with a turbocharged V8 that is more quicker than the old one's V10 engine, new double clutch transmission, and everything else, I can say that this model is getting a bit interesting for me but sadly, this new model wasn't compete with the likes of the BMW M5 or the MB E63 AMG even though those three have turbocharged V8 engines and double clutch transmissions.

Photo: AUDI A.G.

Let's Do The News! (June 8, 2012)

Anyway, now to do the news and since two of my pals left for important things to do, I have someone else to fill the gap. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome, HERBIE!

(applause)

The Love Bug is in our studio!

Here it is! For the first time in our studio. HERBIE the LOVE BUG!

(applause)

So Herbie, welcome to our studio, do you have something to say?

(horn honking)

(audience laughing)

So you said you were having a jet lag ever since Forza 4 brought the Volkswagen Type 1 or 1200 or 1963 Beetle as part of the Meguiar's Car Pack, right?

(horn honking)

(audience laughing)

My gosh. I've seen everyone playing Forza 4 dressing the VW 1200 Beetle to look like you.

(audience laughing)

Anyway, what you got, Herbie? Some news? Okay let me see what you got...Hmmm....Oh....It says here that the second season of Oreimo will retain the title but a period (.) has been added on it. What can you say about that, Herbie?

(horn honking)

(audience laughing)

Excellent and um...says here that Oreimo is calling all fans to create a closing theme for their second season and the winner will be chosen as the second season's closing theme plus 110,000 yen/US$1,400 of cash prize.

Scoop: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2012-06-07/oreimo-accepting-submissions-for-2nd-season-ending-song

So Herbie, do you got any ideas?

(horn honking twice)

(audience laughing)

What do you mean no? Come on, you could at least give it a chance. Besides, I'm not at music school you know.

(audience laughing)

If you're in Japan and if you want your presence be known on Oreimo's second season, feel free to express ideas of what will the second season's closing theme song will be. You have from June 22 to July 31 to come up so get out there and do some blue sky thinking okay? Now anyway, moving on, oh dear!

(ooohh)

Says here that the Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere Light Novels Get PSP Game...

(horn honking twice)

...as an RPG game developed by TENKY to be released this winter.

Scoop: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2012-06-06/horizon-in-the-middle-of-nowhere-light-novels-get-psp-game

This is just unbelievable. Japanese video games have gone mental. Even with the arrival of the PSVita, why do most Japanese video game makers, no matter how big or small they are, they still rely on the PSP for creating anime-based video games. When will those make anime-based PSVita video games?

(horn honking five times)

What's that? Oh Herbie, I think you said that "as told earlier, PSP sales in Japan are still strong, that's why more and more Japanese video game makers still making PSP games".

(laughing)

I think you're probably right. Let's forget about this and moving on...Okay Herbie, show me what you got...

(beep beep)

2013 Roush RS Mustang

Uh, Herbie, what you showed to us is the Roush RS Mustang V6, a tuned version of the 2013 Ford Mustang V6 for those who are a little bit tight on the budget for tuned muscle cars.

Scoop: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/07/roush-adds-v6-powered-2013-rs-mustang-to-lineup/

What can you say about that, Herbie?

(horn honking violently three times)

(laughing)

What do you mean "I want him down"? That tuned V6 Mustang by Roush looks good for those who are looking for cheap tuned muscles. It costs 26,000 Dollars and what you get here is the 3.7L V6 engine remained untouched but it comes with the Brembo package, Roush lowering springs, a subtle body kit, embroidered floor mats, billet pedals and the requisite Roush badging.

(engine revving)

Uh, okay, that's what you want it Herbie but do you have something next?

2013 McLaren MP4-12C

It's a McLaren MP4-12C right?

(engine revving slowly)

I know. This is the improved version of the MP4-12C for the 2013 Model Year. As expected, the 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 is now producing 616HP of power. Then some improvements include the 7-Speed SSG transmission, top speed is now 333km/h (207mph), updated version of the Intake Sound Generator (ISG) system, Headlights linked to rain sensor when in automatic mode, Easy-Exit electric seat function incorporating Seat Return (if specified), New Meridian audio equaliser settings (if specified) and more.

Scoop: http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/06/mclaren-officially-reveals-2013-mp4-12c.html

I also expected a revised McLaren badge as well. So Herbie, what can you say?

(horn quickly honking three times)

(audience laughing)

You're exactly right Herbie. Pretty soon, this improved version will be round the Top Gear Test Track and have its standings rose but that takes time my dear Herbie. That takes time....Anyway Herbie, what's next?

(horn quickly honking two times)

Oh, the Chevrolet Volt, for the 2013 Model Year, sees an improved range to 38 electric miles, 98 MPGe. There's also a new EV Hold Mode that forces the car to burn gas and "hold" the energy in the battery for later use.

Scoop: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/07/2013-chevy-volt-increases-range-to-38-electric-miles-98-mpge/

Uh, sounds reasonable, right? For this PHV, he he he...

(engine gently revving)

(audience laughing)

Herbie, what's that? What's that? Oh! I get it know. Says here that Anne Curtis is confirmed shooting Hollywood film "Blood Ransom"

(wow)

Scoop: http://www.push.com.ph/features/7980/anne-confirms-shooting-hollywood-film-blood-ransom/

Sounds good news to us. Anne Curtis tweeted us on Twitter, confirming that she'll be on the Blood Ransom movie. The tweet says...

"Blood Ransom. Coming soon. https://www.facebook.com/BloodRansom"

...and this whole Blood Ransom movie will be directed by a Filipino-American named Francis dela Torre. How excited to see that. Even with life after "IT'S SHOWTIME", that Anne Curtis grown up so fast.

(engine gently revving)

(laughing and applause)

Anyway Herbie, bad news. I'd picked up some news that a Mexican boxer, Antonio Margarito, the former world welterweight champion who was suspended for 16 months after plaster was found in his gloves, retired on Thursday after an 18-year pro boxing career.

(awww)

Scoop: http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/controversial-antonio-margarito-hangs-up-his-gloves

“After much thought and extended conversations with my family and team, we have all agreed that the time to hang up my gloves and begin a new chapter in life has arrived,”

I guess that this Mexican boxer has left the ring for other things on his hands or should I say fists, right?

(engine slowly revving two times)

So, Herbie, do you have something to share before we left?

(engine slowly revving, then horn honking five times, and engine revving with excitement)

What? The Stig drove you round the Top Gear Test Track?!

(engine slowly revving, then horn honking five times, and engine revving with excitement)

Really? Do you have the footage?

(engine revved with excitement)

Okay, let's play the tape!

Guess The Stig took you very seriously, right. So, what's your best time?

(engine slowly revving, then horn honking five times, and engine revving with excitement)

1:29.475? You're pretty good, Herbie. You're pretty good. You did well, so when will you come back in our studio, Herbie?

(engine gently revving, and horns honking gently two times)

(audience laughing)

Anytime you want? You can stay with us! At least most Forza 4 players dressed their VW 1200 to look like you, right? It's okay, you can stay with us.

(engine revving with excitement)

(audence laughing and applause)

And that's the news!