Three new NFSMW DLC packs are headed your way!

2014 Ford Fiesta ST in NFSMW

The 2012 version of Need For Speed Most Wanted is the best NFS game ever at it garnered several awards and recognition but such success wasn't quite enough. Back in December, they've launched the Ultimate Speed DLC which features five hypercars that is too fast to break the law. Now, they've launched THREE new DLC packs on NFSMW! THREE DLC PACKS! It's available NOW on the PS3 and XBOX 360 while PC owners will have to wait till March 12.

First is the TERMINAL VELOCITY pack which expands the Fairhaven City map with the addition of Fairhaven International Airport. Explore through the terminals and runways with five new cars such as the Audi RS3 Sportback, the BMW 1M Coupe, the Alfa Romeo MiTo, the all new 2014 Ford Fiesta ST, and the 2012 Porsche 918 Spyder Prototype (not to be confused with the 918 Concept featured on the game). Since the 918 Spyder Prototype is the Most Wanted car, that shouldn't be a problem for you if you have the right car to take down this nimble Porsche.

Second is the NFS HEROES pack which comes with five iconic cars that are sacred to the NEED FOR SPEED HISTORY such as the Lamborghini Diablo SV, the Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 from Underground, Nissan 350Z from Underground 2, Porsche 911 GT2 RS, and (you'll gonna love this) the BMW M3 GTR. As we all know, the M3 GTR was the cover car from the original 2005 version of NFSMW and since it's the Most Wanted car to beat, relive the glory!

Last is the MOVIE LEGENDS pack which comes with five cars famous for their movie appearance such as the 1977 Pontiac Trans Am, Aston Martin DB5, Aston Martin DBS, 1970 Dodge Charger R/T, and the 1967 Shelby GT500. Since the 1967 Shelby GT500 is the Most Wanted car, can you catch it before it's gone in 60 seconds? (pun intended).

Scoop: http://www.needforspeed.com/news/most-wanted-download-content-extravaganza-0

Forza Horizon announces March Meguiar's Car Pack

March Meguiar's Car Pack features
the new Audi RS4 Avant

With Spring approaches quickly, the producers of Forza Horizon announced the March Meguiar's Car Pack, the car pack where six brand new cars showcasing the art of motion. Whether if it's high-performance Europeans, a one-of-a-kind Japanese supercar, a road-going version of a track version of a road car, and a French hot hatch classic. That's right, here are the cars you might be expecting...

2013 Audi RS4 Avant
2013 BMW M135i
2012 Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG
2003 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale
1998 Nissan R390 GT1
2004 Peugeot 206 RC

This car pack costs 400MSP but for season pass owners, not only you'll get this pack for free, you'll also get the final Season Pass bonus car and that's the Joss JT1.

It's available next week...

Joey Marquez, IHAW NA!

2/26/13's Banana Nite sees Tito Bhoy interviewed guest celeb Joey Marquez in the IHAW NA segment...

Then, simbahan jokes!

Then, Krissy (Angelica) and Senator Merriam (Melai) had a talk show segment called Krissy & Me.

HOT TOPIC:
1) Senator Merriam, nahuling namimick-up sa Malate!

2) Senator Merriam, sinasabing laos si Krissy!

Then, another one of SSPG jokes. Sobra-sobrang pilyong gags bawal sa bata. Tulog na!

Suzuki Spacia (MK32S)

2014 Suzuki Spacia

If you like the Daihatsu Tanto or the Honda N BOX, then Suzuki tries to lash out with its new model that some say this is the replacement to the five-year old Palette tall kei wagon. Uh-huh, this car is the replacement to the Suzuki Palette, it's called the Spacia.

The Spacia, hmmm...this is a tall kei car suitable for those who are housewives or midwives but a different kind of midwives that doesn't have the "Call the Midwife" taste and yes, even though it's just another kei car for these kinds of people, Suzuki claims that this is an all new model, a direct successor to the Palette. Yep, I said that much but how does it differ to the Palette it replaces? First of all, the Spacia uses an entirely new platform so that now...wheelbase is now 2,425mm, that's 25mm more than the Palette it replaces and with that added 25mm of wheelbase really does sums it up to the generous interior space it deserves.

2014 Suzuki Spacia interior

On the interior, it's typical Suzuki kei car interior here and on the new Spacia, like its predecessor the Palette, accommodates up to four people. Thing is though that when you make usog-usog with the rear seats pushing to the back, you might be accommodating about 170mm of legroom and that's also generous. There's one thing though on the front seat because on one seat lies a secret compartment that kinda reminds me of the time the current Mazda Premacy had when it had a secret compartment under the seats. In the Spacia, it's all that simple, find the rope and lift it up so you can find a secret compartment to put something inside and that's convenient if you're hiding a very important stuff from your peers. Kinda feels like there's about 20,000 leagues under the sofa but this isn't the sofa, it's the secret compartment from the Spacia's other front seat.

In a more expensive model, there's one feature that customers going to like and that's the satellite navigation system that integrates Bluetooth connectivity. Which means, that if you have an Apple iPhone with the Mapple Navi app on it and when connected via Bluetooth, this is a wondrous tech-savvy feature that you don't have to use your smartphone as a GPS. Only the Spacia's sat-nav connectivity does the magic for you if you want to go to the nearest grocery or the hospital or back to your work as a midwife.

2014 Suzuki Spacia

Of course, with Suzuki being the leader in fuel efficient cars because the Alto Eco, the Wagon R, and the MR Wagon being the top trumps, the Spacia can easily trump the Tanto and the N BOX alike with its record-high 29kmpl of fuel economy based on Japan's JC08 Mode standards and it comes courtesy of the same fuel-efficient feature that you've expect on the current Suzuki Wagon R. Yes, we're talking about Suzuki Green Technology, Suzuki's new low-fuel consumption technology that won last year's RJC Technology of the Year award.

The Spacia comes served with Ene-Charge, Suzuki's very own mild hybrid energy mechanism, and a new idling stop system. How Ene-Charge works you say? Let's have a recap from last year's Wagon R, okay? Ehem...You see, this Ene-Charge system, with the R06A engine combined with an electric motor and li-ion battery, ENE-CHARGE comes with an regenerative braking system and uses some level of power assist to the internal combustion engine while it can also run certain electrical equipment. So, 29kmpl, how's that feel for a taller kei car that is more fuel efficient than the Tanto or the N BOX? Don't ask me, ask Suzuki because they're the no.1 in fuel efficient cars in Japan right now.

The Spacia also comes with a turbocharged version of the R06A engine complete with Suzuki Green Technology that you get on the current Wagon R. Power is now 64PS and fuel economy for the turbocharged version is 26kmpl.

Available only in Japan this March 2013, the Spacia really knows how to trump the Daihatsu Tanto and the Honda N BOX in terms of fuel efficiency. Yep, Suzuki Motor Corporation still knows how to defend its title of being the only carmaker that makes the most fuel efficient cars on the market today. And if you're reading this from India or Pakistan, NO, THIS FUEL-EFFICIENT KEI-CAR'S NOT FOR YOU, INDIANS AND PAKISTANIS. THIS IS A JAPAN-ONLY CAR. Thank You.

Available colors: Forest Aqua Metallic, Candle Orange Metallic, Silky Silver Metallic, Fizz Blue Pearl Metallic, Innocent Pink Pearl Metallic, Bluish Black Pearl 3, Pearl White, Forest Aqua Metallic White Two Tone Roof, Fizz Blue Pearl Metallic White Two Tone Roof, Candle Orange Metallic White Two Tone Roof, and Innocent Pink Pearl Metallic White Two Tone Roof.

Photo: Suzuki Motor Corporation

Daily Servings returned in Banana Nite!

With Banana Split Extra Scoop so successful at Saturday night, it's the perfect time for its weeknight spinoff called Banana Nite and you can think of it as Daily Servings in the evening!

Bea Alonzo, IHAW NA! That's Tito Bhoy (Jayson Gainza) interviewing guest celeb Bea Alonzo in the segment where they spoofed Bandila's IKAW NA segment.

And then...nightclub jokes!

And then... ETO NA POST, where Ryan Bang checks out the funniest pics from FB.

And then...jokes at the bed that is Rated SSPG

Then...Tres Kumpares in jail mishaps.

What's in our Car Town garage today? (February 26, 2013)

What's in our Car Town garage today?

2013 Tesla Model S

What you're looking up here is Motor Trend's 2013 Car of the Year. Reason why Motor Trend picked the Model S as Car of the Year is because by any means of measurement, the Model S is a truly remarkable automobile. It's the first ever 4-door electric saloon car produced in California and it's offered in three battery packs; 40kWh for the base, 60kWh for the midrange, and 85kW-h for the flagship grade. In 85kW-h battery, it develops 270kW of power but for the Performance version, power is now up to 310kW.

2013 Tesla Model S

2008 Aston Martin Vantage

The V8 Vantage is the baby of the Aston Martin lineup and it slots below the V12-powered DB9. It is essentially a production version of the AMV8 Vantage concept car as seen on the 2003 NAIAS. It was powered by a 4.3L V8 engine that develops 380HP of power and 409Nm of torque while the engine was loosely based on Jaguar's AJ-V8 engine architecture. Let's not forget that Jaguar and Aston Martin belonged to Ford at that time, years before the Kuwaitis got Aston Martin and the Indians got Jaguar Land Rover.

2008 Aston Martin Vantage

2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage

What happens when you placed the DBS' V12 engine to the V8 Vantage? The result was the V12 Vantage, the high performance big brother of the V8 Vantage and slots near the DBS. Little known fact that Aston Martin used the V12 Vantage for their motorsports racing, from Super GT to the Nurburgring 24 Hours, replacing the DBRS9. Jeremy Clarkson once said that the V12 Vantage is "wonderful, wonderful, and wonderful" in the Series 13 ending of Top Gear even though he told the viewers that cars like these will soon be consigned to the history books thanks to such conditions...

2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage

Forza Horizon: Meet the VIPs

Ever since I have the Limited Collector's Edition of Forza Horizon, I have gained myself a VIP status and as a VIP in this game, I get exclusive in-game gifts designed by the Turn 10 staff, VIP Rivals events, expanded storefront, and an expanded MyForza gallery space where I got to store more pics and up to three video clips. Best of all, I got the chance to drive five cars made specifically for Horizon VIP players such as...

Pagani Huayra - Pagani's latest hypercar, the successor to the decade-old Zonda, really packs a divine wind against its rivals.

The Mighty Wind

Lamborghini Sesto Elemento - This dream machine from Lamborghini inspired its name from the periodic table of elements. Sesto Elemento...that's sixth element in Italian and it's CARBON to you and me...

The Sixth Sense

Audi R8 GT Spyder - Audi's hardcore model based on the R8 V10 Spyder comes with the same enhancements from its hardtop equivalent now in an open-top look.

Audi's Next Topless Model

Koenigsegg Agera - The successor of the bewildering CCX supercar from Sweden demands more fear and respect from drivers everywhere. By the moment you set foot on the Agera, your body becomes drunk with speed.

The Swedish Devil

Ruf RT 12 R - RUF's top-of-the-line model combines big power from the turbocharged engine at the back and some spartan driving manners.

The Spartan

Those who have VIP memberships got access to these perks and priviledges but for those who haven't got it, now's your chance because starting at 800MSP at the XBOX Live Marketplace, you can have these perks and privileges that Horizon provides for the VIP players. Hurry! It's never too late to be a VIP!

Oscars 2013 winners

Missed the 2013 Academy Awards? If so, here are the winners of this year's Oscars, let's have a look!

BEST PICTURE: Argo

BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE: Daniel Day-Lewis (Lincoln)

BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE: Jennifer Lawrence (Silver Linings Playbook)

BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE: Christoph Waltz (Django Unchained)

BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE: Anne Hathaway (Les Miserables)

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM: Brave

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: Life of Pi

BEST COSTUME DESIGN: Anna Karenina

BEST DIRECTING: Life of Pi

BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE: Searching for Sugar Man

BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT: Inocente

BEST FILM EDITING: Argo

BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM: Amour

BEST MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING: Les Miserables

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE: Life of Pi

BEST ORIGINAL SONG: Skyfall by Adele (007: Skyfall)

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN: Lincoln

BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM: Paperman

BEST LIVE ACTION SHORT FILM: Curfew

BEST SOUND EDITING: 007: Skyfall, Zero Dark Thirty

BEST SOUND MIXING: Les Miserables

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS: Life of Pi

BEST WRITING FOR ADAPTED SCREENPLAY: Argo

BEST WRITING FOR ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY: Django Unchained

In summary, movies like Life of Pi, Django Unchained, Les Miserables, and Argo scored big on this year's Oscars. Incredible!

Call The Midwife The Album

Call the Midwife was a true to life story written by Jennifer Worth that inspired a hit BBC TV drama series.  Jessica Raine played the role of Jenny Lee, a character inspired by Jennifer Worth who started her first day at Nonnatus House, a convent in one of the poorest areas in London. In here, she meets good-time girl Trixie, sensible Cynthia, and a newcomer named Chummy. For two seasons and last year's Christmas special, Call The Midwife has charmed viewers with a remarkable storyline and thanks to Jenny Agutter, Miranda Hart, Pam Ferris, and Jessica Raine, this show was a charming success, so successful that Call The Midwife will return sometime next year, which is a bit of a wait for fans. Worry not for Jessica Raine fans because the actress who played Jenny Lee on the show may come back as a guest on Doctor Who Series 7 Part Two and on the docu-drama titled Adventures in Space and Time starring David Bradley as William Hartnell, The First Doctor.

Call The Midwife The Album

However, if you are a big fan of the very popular BBC TV drama inspired by true events, then you'll gonna love this original soundtrack. Call The Midwife The Album is a two-disc original soundtrack which comes with musics heard from the first two seasons and the 2012 Christmas Special including original recordings from the 1950's, cast performances and musical interludes.

Yeah, I know some of the tracks featured are some oldies music but this track comes with some original background musics heard on the hit TV drama as seen on BBC, perfect enough to relive the life and times of Jenny Lee, a midwife who overcomes different obstacles to fulfill her potential at the community she rapidly learns to love.

Available at: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Call-The-Midwife-Album/dp/B00AOAO24G/ref=pd_sim_b_11

TRACK LIST:


Disc: 1
1. Theme Tune
2. Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers - Why Do Fools Fall In Love
3. The Diamonds - Little Darlin'
4. The Champs - Tequila
5. Louis Prima - Jump, Jive An' Wail
6. Original Cast Recording - Elevator Rock
7. Musical Interlude - Urgent
8. Max Bygraves - Meet Me On The Corner
9. Musical Interlude - Biking
10. Perry Como With Ray Charles Singer - Magic Moments
11. Doris Day With Frank Devol & His Orchestra - Que Sera Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)
12. Junior Parker - Next Time You See Me
13. Mitzi Gaynor - I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair
14. Musical Interlude - On The Pier
15. The Four Lads - Who Needs You
16. The Five Satins - In The Still Of The Nite
17. Dean Martin With Dick Stable & His Orchestra - Memories Are Made Of This
18. Musical Interlude - The Docks
19. Bill Doggett - Ram Bunk Shush
20. Billy Vaughn & His Orchestra - Raunchy
21. The Johnny Otis Show - Good Golly
22. The Chordettes - Lollipop
23. Perry Como With Ray Charles Singers - Hot Diggitty (Dog Ziggity Boom)
24. Eydie Gorme - Love Me Forever
25. Malcolm Vaughan - My Special Angel
26. Blossom Dearie - Someone To Watch Over Me
27. Original Cast Recording - The Brothel
28. Original Cast Recording (The Nuns) - Lord Now Let They Servant Depart In Peace
29. Musical Interlude - Slipping Away
30. Original Cast Recording (The Nuns) - Before The Ending Of The Day

Disc: 2
1. Original Cast Recording (The Cub Scouts) - My Special Angel
2. The Four Aces - Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
3. The Flamingos - I Only Have Eyes For You
4. Ondrej Lenard/Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra - Carnival Of The Animals: Xiii. Le Cygne (The Swan)
5. Musical Interlude - Back To Life
6. Original Cast Recording (The Nuns) - Psalm 121
7. Perry Como With Ray Charles Singers - Catch A Falling Star
8. Doris Day With Frank Devol & His Orchestra - Everybody Loves A Lover
9. Petula Clark - Baby Lover
10. Tab Hunter - Young Love
11. Musical Interlude - Delivery
12. Original Cast Recording (The Nuns) - Psalm 91
13. Musical Interlude - In The Mirror
14. Andy Williams - Walk Hand In Hand
15. Bill Lee & John Kerr - Younger Than Springtime
16. The Four Aces - Stranger In Paradise
17. Musical Interlude - Country House
18. The Four Coins - Shangri
19. The Solitaires - Embraceable You
20. The Five Satins - Love With No Love In Return
21. Musical Interlude - The Letter
22. Original Cast Recording (The Nuns) Come Holy Ghost Our Soul Inspire
23. The Four Aces - O Holy Night (Cantique De Noel)
24. Elvis Presley - Blue Moon
25. Perry Como - (I Wonder Why) You're Just In Love
26. Musical Interlude - Anxious Wait
27. The Four Aces - Friendly Persuasion (Thee I Love )
28. Musical Interlude - Giving Her Back
29. Original Cast Recording (The Nuns) - Psalm 51 Have Mercy Upon Me
30. Jane Morgan - If I Loved You
31. The Duprees - You Belong To Me

GM Korea Chevrolet Trax

Ever since in two years ago when Mr. Mike Arcamone finally axed the Daewoo brand for good and use the Chevrolet brand to its Korean made cars (with the exception of the Damas, Labo, and Alpheon flagship sedan) to boost its sales as well as its renaming the South Korean division of General Motors from GM Daewoo to GM Korea Company, it bridged the gap between Hyundai-Kia and Renault-Samsung, becoming one of South Korea's biggest carmakers. I know it was a good idea to kill of that ugly Daewoo brand for good because nobody in the world really liked the Daewoo brand after all but sometimes, even the Korean-made Chevrolets should have known better than that because I don't think they fared well against the competition. The Chevrolet Cruze, for instance, is facing sluggish competition against the Avante and the K3 while the Chevy Aveo (Sonic in most markets) is making a deadheat against the Kia Pride and the Hyundai Accent RB and the Chevrolet Captiva is losing its ground against the Santa Fe DM and the Sorento R. Sadly though, GM Korea doesn't have a competitor against the Hyundai Tucson iX or the Kia Sportage R so when they guys went to the drawing board, this is what they came up what known to be as a proper rival to the Tucson or Sportage...

2013 GM Korea Chevrolet Trax

This might be a potential contender, it's called the TRAX and by the name TRAX, people should not to be confused with the 2007 concept car of the same name that inspired Mudflap from Transformers 2 or that K-POP duo called The Trax. He he he he he..... Anyway, while the name sounds confusing for a Korean, what's underneath the Trax is the chassis that was used on the Opel/Vauxhall Mokka (Buick Encore). It's even built by the same factory where most Korean-made Chevys were made. Where? Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, South Korea! Not sure where? Look at the map, okay?

2013 GM Korea Chevrolet Trax

 Anyway, the Trax is a compact crossover that slots below the Captiva and as a compact crossover, the TRAX was made to be for those who are living the urban lifestyle, it's like a relaxed adult spending hours listening to Crossover FM on his/her iPhone app or at a sound system that is five times more expensive than an ordinary radio while living in a very luxurious condo somewhere in Filinvest. The Trax though is like that, it's like being me who spend the rest of my free time shopping at Festival or at SM Southmall for some stuff that I like to make myself comfortable. Judging from my free time doing a bit of shopping or relieving my field trip memories, the Trax is just something that I'm easing my worries about.

However, as an alternative to the Tucson or the Sportage R, this is a fair choice because with the starting price of just 19,400,000 Korean Won, the Trax is the affordable of the three. Engine choices of these three? Let's have a look... Sportage R has 2.0L T-GDi and 2.0L CRDi-VGT, Tucson is available only with 2.0L CRDi-VGT, Trax is petrol only at that time. It has a 1.4L turbocharged engine that produces about 140HP of power and 20.4kg-m of torque while being mated with the GEN II 6-speed automatic transmission that you may expect on the Malibu. Fuel consumption takes about 12.2km/L for the only engine offered on the Trax.

Sadly though, no 4WD offered on the Trax, which is a bit of a problem for a crossover of this size and seems to be that those Koreans who want to buy the new Trax might have a bit of a rethink because when the Trax was premiered at last year's Paris Motor Show, it has 4WD but when GM Korea brought it here, where's the 4WD? There's none! The Trax is available only in FF, same as the upcoming Scenic X-MOD that has no 4WD on sight.

As for the driving feel, the Trax is a bit more athletic, it's like a nimble hatchback that really shows its grooves but remember, the Trax is always an urban life vehicle designed and made for those who are as much comfortable as living in a condo in Alabang, not an SUV that you can make some ridiculous stereotypes.

2013 GM Korea Chevrolet Trax interior

The interior of the Trax seems to be a bit cheap, feels like it was made of cheap materials and Chevrolet should have known better when it comes to make eye-catching interiors. Despite it's low-quality interior, the one thing I'm going to like about the Trax is the fact that it has Siri. No, I'm not joking and I'm not making this up because Trax got Siri. That's right, it's your personal assistant you often love or hate on your iPhone is in the Trax and while your iPhone's connected to the Chevrolet MyLink, talk to Siri, Siri knows what to do as you give Siri commands but best to speak clearly or Siri won't understand what you're saying. Trust me, my pronunciations are not that good than yours. He he he he....

To sum up then, what I like about the Trax is that it's got Siri, the turbocharged engine, nimble handling that feels like a sports hatchback, and the same feeling you felt on your posh condo. What I don't like about the Trax that the interior design looks cheap, no diesel and 4WD powertrain on sight, and the design that looks a bit more boxy. Now then, for my moment of truce with the TRAX, Siri, go play me Blind by Trax!

Available colors: Pure White, Snowflake White Pearl, Switchblade Silver, Satin Steel Grey, Velvet Red, Sand Beige Brown, Espresso Brown, Hawaiian Blue, Royal Solid Blue, and Carbon Flash Black.

PRICE LIST:

1.4 LS A/T - 19,400,000 Won
1.4 LS 디럭스 A/T - 20,150,000 Won
1.4 LT A/T - 20,900,000 Won
1.4 LT 디럭스 A/T - 21,900,000 Won
1.4 LTZ A/T - 22,890,000 Won

Photo: GM Korea Company

Six Nations 2013: Zero to Hero win for Scotland

Scotland vs. Ireland

Round 3 of the RBS Six Nations rugby match concludes with Scotland bagging a win against the IRFU with the score of 12 to 8. That's 12 points for Scotland and 8 points for Ireland. Seems the first half sees Scotland in a rough start against the Irish rivals but on the second half, with the Scottish had no tries, they managed to outrun the Irish, probably thanks to Laidlaw's....

PRESS RELEASE:


Laidlaw's boot seals Scotland comeback

Greig Laidlaw kicked all the points as Scotland staged a fine comeback to sink Ireland 12-8 and chalk up back-to-back RBS 6 Nations victories for the first time since 2001.

Trailing 8-0 just after the break and having been outclassed in the first 50 minutes, Scotland romped back and Laidlaw's clinical kicking edged out Ireland, who slipped to a second straight Championship loss.
In complete contrast to Laidlaw, Ireland fly-half Paddy Jackson enjoyed a difficult debut, missing three kicks at goal before he was replaced.

For Scotland, having defeated Italy in the previous match, their hopes of clinching the RBS 6 Nations title remain very much alive after a first Championship victory over Ireland at Murrayfield in 12 years.

Despite Jackson's inaccuracy from the tee, Ireland were very much in the ascendancy in the first half but for all their knocking on the Scotland door, they could only take a three-point lead in with them at the interval.

Debutant centre Luke Marshall enjoyed a first cap to remember, making two superb line breaks but Scotland's scrambled defence kept Ireland out.

On six minutes Ireland got their first sniff of the try-line but Rob Kearney's grubber kick didn't find a way through the Scotland line and a minute later 21-year-old Marshall made his first blistering run.

Bypassing Ruaridh Jackson, Marshall scythed through and picked out Keith Earls on the left but with Brian O'Driscoll on the outside, the wing couldn't find the pass.

Ireland showed their intent by turning down a kickable penalty to kick for the corner but that backfired somewhat when Jim Hamilton stole the lineout ball.

Ireland kept coming however and Marshall made another break, this time on the right, only for his pass, which looked forward, to be knocked on by Craig Gilroy on ten minutes.

Scotland then found themselves down to 14 men on 16 minutes when prop Ryan Grant was sent to sin bin after bringing down Conor Murray who had taken a quick penalty but had not travelled ten metres.

Debutant fly-half Jackson shanked his first effort at goal on the international stage however before Scotland embarked on their first real attack, only for Johnnie Beattie's pass to Matt Scott to go forward.

Then it was Earls' turn to split the Scotland defence but he failed to see the supporting O'Driscoll inside and the Munster man was forced inside by Stuart Hogg and Sean Maitland.

Scotland were clinging on but were aided by Ireland's misfiring lineout as the score remained 0-0 despite ireland's dominance.

On 33 minutes an Irish driving maul was brought down by Scotland and again Ireland turned down the three points and kicked for the corner.

But while they won another lineout, they could not force their way through and settled for a kick at goal after Kelly Brown was pinged for not releasing, this time 21-year-old Jackson notching his first points on the senior international stage.

Scotland, despite being outplayed for the opening 39 minutes, were then given a chance to level things up on the stroke of half-time but Hogg, whose range is longer than regular kicker Laidlaw, just fell short from 50 metres.

The second half started with more of the same - Ireland maintaining their policy of keeping the ball in hand with Scotland again on the back foot.

And on 44 minutes they finally made the breakthrough. Bulldozing flanker Sean O'Brien made the break and after a few more phases that saw Kearney and O'Driscoll both go close, Gilroy spun his way over the line after he was fed by Murray. Jackson struck the near upright with his kick from the right, ensuring Ireland led 8-0.

Scotland then earned themselves a foothold in the match by winning a penalty in the Ireland 22 and Laidlaw made no mistake to get the hosts on the board.

Soon after Jackson drifted another penalty wide and when Scotland's powerful scrum earned another penalty in front of the posts, Laidlaw brought his side to within just two points on 59 minutes.

Buoyant, Scotland began enjoying some possession in the Ireland 22 and Beattie fell just short of the try-line when bursting through from the rolling maul.

Scotland had already been awarded the penalty however and when Laidlaw's speculative high kick into the in-goal area did not result in a try, the scrum-half booted his side into a 9-8 lead from the tee.

That prompted Declan Kidney to introduce Ronan O'Gara for his 128th cap and he showed all his nous when chipping ahead, but fellow replacement Luke Fitzgerald couldn't gather the ball.

However a moment of madness from O'Gara, who was wayward with a cross-field kick deep in his own 22, eventually saw Scotland win the penalty and Laidlaw give his side a four-point gap.

Ireland then won a penalty deep in the Scotland half and kicked for the corner with three minutes remaining and despite numerous phases just short of the visitors' line, Kearney ran into his own man and the chance was gone.

Source: http://www.rbs6nations.com/en/matchcentre/22378.php

The third round concludes with England's in the lead by six points while Wales and Scotland had 4 points and Ireland and Italy has 2 points. Seems that France never won a single match in this year's Six Nations rugby. The fourth round will have a very different experience. Scotland vs. Wales, Ireland vs. France, and England vs. Italy...It all happens next month...

Top Gear Season 19 finale

Top Gear Season 19 finale

Here we go, fifth episode is the last of Top Gear Series 19 (or is it?) and on that episode, hilarity ensued because Richard Hammond and Jeremy Clarkson  are off to make a senior-friendly recreational vehicle based on the cruddy Fiat Multipla car. Did they solved OAP transport? Yes, nearly...

Also, James May tries out the next-generation Range Rover and placed on a rather unusual test against some military truck. While we're not gonna tell the outcome, James May claimed that the all-new Range Rover is rather excellent, even though this new model is lighter than the previous model. More luxurious as well...

Lastly, James McAvoy is the STAR IN A REASONABLY PRICED CAR and he set a lap time of 1:43.6, a second faster than the time set by Eleventh Doctor Matt Smith!

That concludes Series 19 of Top Gear...or is it? Because next week sees the very first two-part Top Gear special...It's the AFRICA SPECIAL. Next week is Part One of the AFRICA SPECIAL as the boys return to Africa for a new challenge. Wonder what trouble will the boys face?