Let's Do The News! (September 22, 2013)

Here are some moments that you had missed.

- "T'yang" Amy Perez has been the best FACE TO FACE host since it began three years ago. Sadly, it's time for Tyang Amy to say goodbye to TV5 because, well, she didn't renew her contract with the station. I guess this is goodbye for Amy Perez being a Kapatid to TV5.

- All Gran Turismo fans should be familiar to the Lister car maker because of the Gran Turismo series-only Lister Storm. Guess what? Lister's back from the grave and they're working on a race-prepped version of the classic Jaguar D-Type.

Lister Storm

- With BBC announced that the fantasy action drama series Wolfblood will return for the new season on CBBC, the first series of Wolfblood will be making a US Premiere on Disney Channel this October 1st, 2013 at 8:00PM Pacific Standard Time. This 13x30-minute series highlights the lives of tennagers Maddy (Aimee Kelly) and Rhydian (Bobby Lockwood) and their secret lives as wolfbloods.

Wolfblood

- Two of the famed Porsche tuners, SpeedArt and 9ff, have declared bankrupt. 9ff is well-known for the 911-based hypercar that was once featured in Top Gear vs. The Germans episode, while SpeedArt is one of the most prolific Porsche tuners.

- Carlsson get their hands dirty when it comes to tuning both the new A-Class and the CLA-Class. For 284 Euros, Carlsson may offer you some four-sport lowering springs or for 1498 euros, an adjustable rebound coilover for both models. The rear wheel and tire combination can be increased by 18's to 20's by request. Of course, they can tune the A200 or the CLA200 by up to 187HP of power up to 253HP for a tuned CLA250 and A250, respectively.

Carlsson A-Class

Carlsson CLA-Class

- On Monday, September 23, on GMA News TV, actress Jean Garcia will be solving love problems with a little help from love expert Ali Gui, and a weekly guest male celeb in a new show titled Love Hotline, a new show that will (finally) replace Personalan on GMA News TV.

- Ready for more bad news in the world of IDOLM@STER? Here's one because Namco Bandai announced that they'll be making a PS3 iM@S game. So what? Ditch the Punkish Gothic stuff like what they did on the PS3 version of THE iDOLM@STER 2? Ugh... Anyway, here's the Promo Video for October's iM@S Channel for PS3.



- On the upside, Puchimas! -Petit Idolm@ster- Anime Gets 2nd Season! Kaakaa!!!

TTFN!

Tropa Moko Unli - 9/21/13

Some of the highlights from the 9/21/13 episode of Tropa Moko Unli;

- Laysa Mae Toyo invites someone a bit more "international" as Laysa invited Miley Serious on the show, not to mention a falling rock couldn't stop their show as well as Miley's "lost in translation". And yes, more jokes here...

- Meanwhile, Tropa Moko Unli has some more BATTLE OF THE BRAINLESS jokes!

1) Sino itong teen star ngayon na nagpasikat ng kantang "Nasayo na ang lahat"? Ang initials n'ya ay DP.

Dagang patay? Derek Paulate? Dagul Po? Daniel Pernando?! Daniel Playboy?!! DENNIS PADILLA!!!

2) Ano ang tagalog ng flood? Nag-start ito sa letter B pag walang tigil ang ulan ang Metro Manila ay lubog sa ____?

Basura? Basurero?! Buwaya!? Barbie!!? Bahing?!! BAHAW!!!

3) Kumpletihin ang linya sa awitin ni Regine Velasquez: Dadalhin kita sa aking ______?

Asawa? Pangalawang asawa?? Pangatlo??? Parents!? Perya!? Tondo!? PALAKPAKAN!!!

SYRIA UPRISING: Syria completes handover of chemical weapons details

Syria finally disclosed the details of its chemical weapons arsenal in accordance with the deadline set by the USA and Russia, the Hague-based Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said as Syria handed over the remaining details, meeting the deadline under a deal that headed off military strikes, the world's chemical weapons watchdog said.

Story: FRANCE24

THREATS FROM NORTH KOREA: North Korea postpones family reunions

Pyongyang said it has indefinitely postponed the schedules series of reunions for families divided since the Korean War, dealing a setback to an easing of tensions with South Korea over the recent months.The six-day meetings of families torn apart from the war had been due to start on Wednesday in the Mount Kumgang resort just north of the DMZ.

Story: FRANCE24

What's in our Car Town garage today? (September 22, 2013)

What's in our Car Town garage today?

2012 Scion FR-S

The brand-new rear wheel drive Scion FR-S may not be as exciting to look at but it's probably one of the best-handling car in ages. It was built under a joint cooperation between Toyota and Subaru and the engine that powers the FR-S is a Subaru 2.0L boxer engine which gives this car low center of gravity. It's mated with a 6-speed manual (or an optional 6-speed auto) and like the name itself, drive goes to the back. To make it less grippy, the FR-S is fitted with skinny low-profile tires from the Prius, providing outstanding results to the handling department.

2012 Scion FR-S

2013 Subaru WRX Concept

At the 2013 New York Auto Show, Subaru gave us a sneak preview on what is believed to be the next-generation of our fan favorite Subaru AWD sportscar, the WRX STi. While no one knows what powers it for now, the WRX Concept has some striking presence thanks to its sharp design and unique color scheme like the WR Blue Pearl III exterior color which modernizes the iconic WRX look while Fluorescent Yellow is used as an accent on the WRX badge on the front grille, the brake calipers and the exhaust tip finishers.

2013 Subaru WRX Concept

2013 SRT Viper TA

The Viper Time Attack special edition is built by Chrysler's SRT for one purpose; to become a track-focused version of what is believed to be America's supercar for the masses. Limited to 33 units, the Viper TA stripped out most of its luxury peripherals for weight loss and make it more driver focused. It also comes with a very exclusive Crusher Orange color as well. The folks at Motor Trend tested this round the Laguna Seca and with the lap time of 1:33.62 using Corsa tires, it's .08 seconds faster than the Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1, making it the fastest production car Motor Trend lapped it round Laguna Seca.

2013 SRT Viper TA

Mazda CX-5 2013 ANNIVERSARY Special Model

Mazda CX-5 2013 ANNIVERSARY

It's been a year since the Mazda CX-5 crossover released in Japan since February 2013 and thanks to its 2.2L SKYACTIV-D clean diesel engine, it became the best fuel efficient crossover Mazda has ever made without sacrificing its fun to drive factor. Annoyingly, it was now a Top Gear favorite ever since a race between this and the VW Tiguan at the caravanners' site, carrying caravans. The sheer power of the diesel engine really did destroyed the caravan it was carrying.

For the 2014 model year, the CX-5 adds the 2.5L SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine from the new Atenza. It produces 188PS of power, 250Nm of torque, and yes, mated with the SKYACTIV-DRIVE 6-speed double clutch Automatic Gearbox, which is the only transmission available on the CX-5. This will be equipped on the newer 25S and 25S L Package grades for the CX-5 in late October 2013.

Also, Mazda featured a special edition "2013 ANNIVERSARY" model to commemorate its 1st year and for the special edition model, you can have either the 2.5L petrol or the 2.2L diesel engine but the special model features special equipment such as Off White Leather Seats, Door Trim, Red paneling on the dashboard, red stitching on the shift lever and steering wheel, 10-way power seats, 19-inch aluminum wheels, and a serial number plate.

Mazda CX-5 2013 ANNIVERSARY

Mazda CX-5 2013 ANNIVERSARY

Mazda CX-5 2013 ANNIVERSARY

Mazda CX-5 2013 ANNIVERSARY

The special model is limited to 999 units available and three exterior colors are available; SOUL RED PREMIUM METALLIC, BLUE REFLEX MICA, and JET BLACK MICA. It costs 2.835 million Yen for the 25S 2013 ANNIVERSARY 2WD up to 3.423 million Yen for the XD 2013 ANNIVERSARY 4WD.

Web: http://www.cx-5.mazda.co.jp
Press Release: http://mzd.bz/newsChz

"So Good"

On the September 20, 2013 episode of Bubble Gang

- Protest gags

- Ikaw at ang Ina knows about...Facebook invites

- Mr. Assimo gets choked

- The drama continues on ANTONIETTA as Xander plots revenge against Antonietta

- Bubble Gang does KFC Original Recipe and Hot & Crispy by spoofing this as KSP Original Recipe and Hot & Crispy! So Good!

- Tata Lino helps out others

- They're complaining about the upcoming GMA drama, PRINCESA NG BUHAY KO

- There's more tensions from the Sec. De Anim case

- Brod Pete and the gang answer life's toughest questions on ANG BAGONG DATING DOON

- Is he confident about the woman in the window?

Cars GT6 Should Put (Volume 10)

In a galaxy far far away, just off our backyard, lies Leopaul's Blog; boldly pushing the boundaries of car culture because there's some CARS GT6 SHOULD PUT.

Cars like...

1) Alfa Romeo 4C '13

WHY: The 4C brings Alfa Romeo back to the sportscar race and things are off for a promising start. With the turbocharged engine from the Giulietta, Dry Twin Clutch transmission, and a whole load of cutting edge technology, this Elise-fighter really tries to be a lightweight Italian thoroughbred and I hope GT6 should feature this latest Alfa Romeo sportscar just for the fun of it.



2) Chrysler 300 SRT8 '12

WHY: Back in GT5, the old 300 Hemi C was featured and I am utterly disappointed that Gran Turismo didn't feature the latest model. Hopefully for this new GT6, they should better feature the new 300 SRT8 with the 6.4L HEMI V8 engine on it. Things are looking pretty good for this high-performance version of the flagship Chrysler sedan and if it does get the spotlight, that is worth the swag. Arrgh, if GT6 forgot about the new Chrysler logo and stuck with the old one, I would be very disappointed.



3) Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 '12

WHY: The Challenger SRT8 we had on GT5 had a 6.1L HEMI V8 engine on it but I feel there's a bit less oomph on the old version here so what I want on GT6 is to feature the updated version of the Challenger SRT8 complete with the 6.4L HEMI V8 engine like most present-day SRT8 models had. With added capacity, it adds more power and more fun for this muscle. Come on. 6.4L HEMI, it's not complicated to feature any SRT8 model with the 6.4L HEMI V8 on it. PLEASE!!!



4) Land Rover Range Rover Autobiography '13

WHY: There is a brand new Range Rover out there and if only Gran Turismo should feature the brand new model, it should worth a treat when I take this new Range Rover somewhere on dirt and on snow because when I fit this new model with dirt and snow tires, I want to point out how does the new Range Rover fare from its off-road heritage. Do please, for the love of offroaders, feature the new model but only the one with the 5.0L V8 supercharged engine on it.



5) Nissan Fuga Hybrid '10

WHY: The hybrid-powered Nissan Fuga may be a hybrid but it's also one of the most responsive hybrid cars on the markets today because with this combo, not only it has the power of a V8 engine but also a fuel economy of a compact car. 3.5L V6 hybrid powerplant with the one-motor twin-clutch system makes this hybrid saloon behave like a normal saloon car without all the drama. I bet this can make a wonderful addition to the GT6 car roster.



The results please? So, if Polyphony's still on the rethinking process whether these cars I've mentioned will be featured on Gran Turismo 6, whether in game or as a DLC, you can't say that I didn't had a bit to do with that.

Take that to Kaz Yamauchi!

SYRIA UPRISING: French man arrested for 'provoking' terror online

A 26-year-old webmaster of a jihadist website linked to al-Qaeda has been arrested by French security forces in Normandy on charges of "provoking" terrorism, just as the government warned that hundreds of homegrown Islam extremists were signing up to fight in Syria. Identified as "Romain", he was detained for his admin role of Ansar al Haqq website, a "reference" for the radical Islamist movement, and as a translator of magazines put out by militant group Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), Paris prosecutors said.

Story: FRANCE24

THREATS FROM NORTH KOREA: Family reunions preparation

A group of South Korean Red Cross officials crossed the border into North Korea to arrange accommodations for South Korean families who are scheduled to meet with their relatives in North Korea next week. The advance part of about a dozen Red Cross officials entered North Korea via the border office of the eat coast and headed to the venue of the temporary family reunions at the Mount Kumgang resort.

Source: Arirang News

Let's Do The News! (September 20, 2013)

Here are some moments that you have missed...

- Philippines and Taiwan braced themselves for Typhoon Usagi (known as Bagyong Odette) which meteorologists say could become the most powerful typhoon this year. It was 560km east-southeast of Taiwan and 360km from the norther Philippines on Friday morning, weather officials said. As of 12:29 PM Philippine Standard Time, Batanes has been placed under Storm Signal No. 4 and expect winds of at least 185kph for at least 12 hours but PAGASA said that Odette was packing maximum winds of 205kph near its center, with gusts of up to 240kph. Be warned that this typhoon will continue enhancing the Habagat and bring moderate to occasionally heavy rains and thunderstorms to the rest of Luzon, including Metro Manila and Western Visayas.

- With the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013 became law, DepEd said that they'll begin drafting the implementing rules and regulations for this said law and with this, private and public elementary and high schools are required to address cases of bullying in their schools.

- Chuseok is one of the four major holidays celebrated in Korea. It can be referred to as the "Korean Thanksgiving" and is celebrated on the brightest full moon of the year which occurs on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar, between September and early October on the solar calendar. Chuseok happened last September 19, 2013 but did you know that here in South Korea, Spam, which is a famed canned meat, became a low-key, national love affair? Why Spam is a hit among South Koreans? BBC News explains...

- From its 1st day of release, GTAV secures a 8 million US Dollar first-day tally, making it one of the best-selling games of the year and oh, it even beats the 5 million dollar record set by last year's Call of Duty Black Ops II.

2014 Honda Mobilio

- Remember the Mobilio? Yes, it's that MPV that was replaced by the Freed five years ago. Now, Honda announced the return of the Mobilio, only this time, as a low-cost MPV based on the Br__ (vowels blocked to prevent search engine hijinks) low-cost hatchback. It was showcased at this year's Indonesia International Motor Show.

- Hiroshi Yamauchi, the former Nintendo president that revolutionized the brand by transforming into a global video game giant, passed away at the age of 85.

- Here's one you may not expect: Bandai Namco Games announced an iM@S Channel for the PS3. Reports say it could be another one of NBGi's free-to-play games for the PS3 since Tekken Revolution and Ace Combat Infinity. It will come out soon and oh, reports said that they're planning two titles such as Shiny TV, which features revamped versions of iM@S PSP games in full HD. Each idol will have their own content for 1500 yen. Plus, and this is rather an interesting one, G4U or Gravure 4 You coming on iM@S Channel. Volume 1 costs 300 Yen while Volumes 2 to 9 will cost 1500 yen.

- Continuing the Gran Turismo 15th anniversary celebration, series creator Kazunori Yamauchi presented the trailer for the upcoming documentary at the Jalopnik Film Festival. It's called KAZ: Pushing the Virtual Drive and this upcoming documentary is all about how Kaz Yamauchi gave birth the ever-legendary Gran Turismo franchise and his ever-longing development through car culture.

- Also in the world of Gran Turismo, 24-year-old Portuguese Miguel Faisca became the winner of the Nissan GT Academy 2013 after the final selection round of the 5th GT European Academy. From a rough week at the race camp at Silverstone Circuit, Miguel finally proven himself that he's got what it takes to be a real racing driver. He will return to Silverstone in October to begin his intensive training program alongside the winners of the German, Russian, and USA Race Camps, to acquire his international racing license.

- Kristin.com listed the top 17 things you should check out (and turn off) right away in Apple's new iOS7 operating system.

TTFN!

SYRIA UPRISING: Putin vows to get Syria rid of chemical weapons

Russian president Vladimir Putin vowed himself to accomplish a plan to destroy Syria's chemical weapons. At a conference on Thursday, Putin referred on the agreement between the US and Russia that urges the Syrian government to surrender its chemical weapons. Putin noted that although he could not be 100% certain, recent moves make him confident that the plan will be accomplish. He also noted that Syria agreed to cooperate and applied to join an international agreement banning chemical weapons.

Story: NHK WORLD