HiNA3 Message

HiNA3 Message

It's been two years now since Hinagiku Katsura from Hayate no Gotoku impressed us with her second full album, HiNA2 Spring Has Come, but now, even though we're already done with the 2013 series, Hayate no Gotoku Cuties, Hinagiku's still got it because now, there's Hina's third full album for those who are big fans of this...fan favorite.

Yes, this is Hinagiku Katsura's third full album since...well, the first one since February 2009 and the second one since December 2011 and for this all new album, Shizuka Ito, the voiceover of Hinagiku Katsura, returns to perform 11 songs including the titular song "Message". Also, the opening theme song and the episode five closing theme from 2013's Hayate no Gotoku Cuties episode were here.

There are two limited editions offered and while the first has a limited edition DVD, the second has, for the first time, a limited edition Blu-Ray disc! No matter which, you can still expect the music video for Hinagiku's song クリスマスの少年. From 9/25 to 10/6, those limited edition stuff will also come with a ticket for, yes you guessed it, ヒナ祭り祭り2 Message. A live event coming this November 17, 2013.

TRACK LISTINGS:

01 Message
02 春ULALA♡LOVEよ来い!!!
03 Girls Power CARNIVAL!!
04 雨色笑顔
05 Good Morning
06 １ミリ
07 ダイキライは恋のはじまり
08 まっすぐな虹
09 また明日
10 プラネタサイリユム
11 Special Thanks -君へ-

SYRIA UPRISING: France’s Hollande firm on Syria, hopeful on Iran

French president Francois Hollande told the United Nations that despite the Russian deal to have Syria surrender its chemical weapons, "coercive measures" must be take if the regime failed to live up to its agreement.

Story: FRANCE24

Kia K3 EURO

2014 Kia K3 EURO

It's been quite a long months since it made an American appearance at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show and its Asian premiere at the 2013 Seoul Motor Show but at long last, the Kia K3 lineup is finally complete because not only it has the four-door saloon that it came last year and the turbocharged K3 KOUP that came late last month but now, the hatchback version of the K3, dubbed K3 EURO, has arrived for just 18,370,000 Korean Won (estimated 18,000 US Dollars).

So, what's it all about this...5-door version of the K3? Well, for starters, it has all of the same stuff you'll find from its sedan counterpart except now in its 5-door configuration. The EURO name, well it's somewhat sarcastic because you can't find these in Europe in favor of the Cee-apostrophe-D. Never mind because while the K3 locks on against the Samsung SM3 and the recently updated Hyundai Avante and the K3 KOUP locks on against the Avante Coupe, this K3 EURO loves to play hide and seek against the Hyundai i30.

Check your records though because the new K3 EURO offers more wheelbase and length than the i30 but it's a bit shorter than the i30 by about 20mm. Based on the looks it looks more convincing than the i30 but no matter what, it won't win you many friends like any Korean cars do.

2014 Kia K3 EURO interior

Like the K3 sedan, the EURO hatchback features a well-behaved interior which is as tech-savvy as a hipster carrying too much gadgets in her purse. One thing you'll may not now that for the new K3 EURO, there's an exclusive brown interior offered just to give the inside view a more coffee-like atmosphere which is as warm as visiting your granny's house. On the EURO, the rear seats are foldable to accommodate rear space for your luggage and oh, there's even a tonneau board behind which gives the interior a bit more sedan-like while stuff are under the tonneau. Sounds convenient but meh...

The only engine available on the K3 EURO, like the sedan counterpart, is the 1.6L Gamma GDi engine which produces about 140PS of power, 17kg-m of torque, and fuel economy of only 12.5km/L, while mated with a 6-speed automatic gearbox. It's even got ACTIVE ECO ASSIST and FLEX STEER as well but no matter what...its still has the "meh" reaction you'll be getting so...meh...

Available Colors: Milky Beige, Aurora Black Pearl, Snow White Pearl, Bright Silver, Glittering Metal, Golden Beat, Temptation Red, Planet Blue, and Abyss Blue.

So...this one or the Hyundai i30? Don't be daft but it's good fun finding out...

Photo: Kia Motors

Let's Do The News! (September 24, 2013)

Here are some moments that you have missed...

- Hide the kids, because there's an all new Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible out in the open. Same improvements to the 3.8L flat-6 engine, same PDK from the hardtop, only this time, with the roof off. 3.2 seconds of 0-60mph time for the S model, 13 seconds to close the roof, and an eye-blinding top speed of 197mph.

2014 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet

- In case you missed the Emmys, here are the winners;

• OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES - Breaking Bad
• OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES - Jeff Daniels from The Newsroom
• OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES - Claire Danes from Homeland
• OUTSTANDING COMEDY SERIES - Modern Family
• OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES - Jim Parsons from The Big Bang Theory
• OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES - Julia Louis-Dreyfus from Veep
• OUTSTANDING REALITY-COMPETITION PROGRAM - The Voice
• OUTSTANDING REALITY PROGRAM - Undercover Boss

Complete List: http://tv.msn.com/emmys/2013-winners-list/story/

- Sad news from the tech world as Canadian smartphone maker, BlackBerry, announced that they will be retreating from the consumer market for good in favor of its traditional strength serving businesses and governments.

- Has anyone kept watching GMA's My Husband's Lover? Last night's episode does made a focus regarding HIV and AIDS as on this episode, General Armando Soriano (played by Roi Vinzon) finally admitted that he had been diagnosed with HIV.

- In bizarre news, a high-profile Brazilian businessman, Chiquinho Scarpa, plans to bury his Bentley Flying Spur because...it's all part of Brazil's national week of organ donation?

- Tuningwerk tunes the BMW M135i to make it a track-focused hot hatch that can produce either 360PS or 450PS of power depending on the customer options.

Tuningwerk M135i

- Hyundai Motor Company teams up with tuner Bisimoto Engineering to create a thousand-horsepower tuned Genesis Coupe for the 2013 SEMA SHOW.

Bisimoto Engineering Genesis Coupe

TTFN

SYRIA UPRISING: Assad said they have large chemical weapons stockpile

In an interview aired by China's state-run CCTV, Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad said his country has been stockpiling large amounts of chemical weapons and his government will guarantee the safety of inspectors from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons but warned that insurgents may try to block the inspections to prevent implementing its agreement and then blame it.

Story: NHK WORLD

THREATS FROM NORTH KOREA: Russia opens railway to North Korea

Russian state-run railway finished repairing the 54km stretch from the far east city of Khasan to the northeastern port of Rajin, North Korea. This port is the hub of the Rason Special Economic Zone. Russian Railway President Vladimir Yakunin said the project that Russian President Putin and the late Kim Jong Il had agreed to 12 years ago has finally been realized. It took 5 years to finished and 260 million dollars to invest. North Korea gave the company rights to use the line for almost 5 decades.

Story: NHK WORLD

Let's Do The News! (September 23, 2013)

Being stuck on traffic due to floods? Here are some moments you may have missed...

- Moving on to Germany as exit polls suggesting that German Chancellor Angela Merkel's ruling party is expected to win a national election with the most votes. ZDF said that exit polls suggest the governing Christian Democratic Union will win 42.5% votes while ARD said that the CDU will secure 42% of votes. If these numbers were maintained, Merkel is expected to win a third term.

- In Northwestern Pakistan, two suicide bombers blew themselves up during Mass at a historic church in Peshawar. 77 people were killed while 100 people, including children, were injured. Some say, an Islam extremist group were responsible for the attack.

- The former Communist Party chief of Chongqing City, Bo Xilai, was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Chinese court on charges of bribery, embezzlement, and abuse of power.

- During the F1 2013 Singapore GP, Caterham unveiled what is known to be the next Caterham lightweight sportscar. The AeroSeven Concept is a clear hint of an all-new roadcar set for next year and it hints styling cues for the new sportscar co-developed with Renault, due for 2016 release.

Caterham AeroSeven Concept

- The International Motor Sports Association announced the schedule of the inaugural season of the newly merged 2014 TUDOR UNITED SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP, which merges the Grand-Am and American Le Mans Series into one. The first round will be held at Daytona this January 25 to 26, 2014 and it runs for 12 events, with the season finale held at Road Atlanta this October 4, 2014.

- Here it is, the movie version of THE iDOLM@STER will premiere in Japanese theaters this January 25, 2014.  Here's a promo video featuring a new insert song for the film.

- Now, do you remember the Brainiac Darts segment from the 2006 season of Brainiac Science Abuse? It's the one where dart legend Bobby George kept on winning darts against a Brainiac with caravans exploding per successful hit. He thrown it far away, backwards, three darts in one hand, left-handed, thrown under, well you get the idea. Anyway, there's an amusing clip from a FOX SPORTS 1 show where boxer Mike Tyson thrown darts while blindfolded in a segment where celebs throwing sharp objects...BLINDFOLDED.

- Mind your refrigerator because CHICKEN is the top of the 10 DIRTIEST FOODS THAT CAN MAKE YOU SICK according to Men's Health. Why? Because more than 40 percent of chicken samples contained bacteria that can sicken people, including E. coli.

TTFN

Bulilit Mangingisda

On the September 22, 2013 episode of Goin Bulilit...

- ESMYUSKEE jokes! Nge!!!

- Mangingisda gags

- In HOW HOW I KNOW HOW WITH ISLAW, Islaw invited special guest Angelica Panganiban on how to make a paper cutout.

- The Bulilits are singing the HOME ALONG DA RILES theme song

- The girls are reacting about the laot.

- Juan and Ted in...a broken bucket of water!

- Goin Bulilit spoofs Bukas Na Lang Kitang Mamahalin as...SA MAKALAWA NA LANG KITANG MAMAHALIN!

- Guest celeb Angelica Panganiban teaches the Bulilits how to act in a workshop.

How Cute Is Your Character? - Pikachu

I've been bringing in the cutest characters in the history of cartoons and games, whatever they came from, and facing all three tests; getting kissed, hugged, and resist against Isabella from Phineas and Ferb, in a bid to top my CUTENESS RANKER leaderboard.

Today's cute character is...

Pikachu

Is it Pikachu Pokemon number 025, a mouse Pokemon, an Electric-type Pokemon, been with Ash Ketchum for decades, and is one of the most well-loved Pokemon since the game, the anime, and the merchandise alike?

Well it looks cute but...HOW CUTE IS PIKACHU?

The first test is getting kissed. Just one kiss for Pikachu, okay? One kiss! Anyway, what's like for Pikachu when its getting kissed? "Pika?" It seems Pikachu is getting questionable when we kissed its forehead.  It seems Pikachu's unassured about our little kiss though and for that, that's a 5 out of 10 for Pikachu's "kissable" rating. Make it a sweet kiss though, this will gonna scare the little tyke but never mind about that, let's move on...

Because it's time for the second test. Getting hugged. Just how huggable is Pikachu? Yes, feel the love, Pikachu. Don't fight the love. Feel the love. Cuddle Pikachu when you want, where you want! No matter how many times you hug this electric rodent, it seems Pikachu enjoys getting hugged but don't squish Pikachu too hard or you'll be in a nasty electric shock. For huggable rating, Pikachu gets an 8 out of 10.

Time now for the final test  Pikachu is positioned in front of Isabella from Phineas and Ferb. In just a few minutes, it's gonna be one...smoking rodent! Hip hip hooray! As Isabella's face sparkles like a gem, it seems that Pikachu can't resist Isabella's cuteness but...is there a sheer sign that Pikachu's going to be knocked out by Phineas and Ferb's Isabella? Uh...I think that's a no-no. Pikachu didn't get knocked out by Isabella's cuteness. For Isabella-resistance rating, Pikachu gets an 8 out of 10.

Pikachu from Pokemon scored a grand total of 21 out of 30, slotting between Mokona and Bravest Warriors' Catbug.

1) Bijou - 24/30

2) Poof - 23/30

3) BMO - 22/30

4) Mokona - 22/30
5) Pikachu - 21/30
6) Catbug - 20/30
7) Mog - 19/30
8) Adipose - 16/30
9) Pinkie Pie - 15/30

How cute do I rank it? VERY CUTE! HOW CUTE IS YOUR CHARACTER?

F1 2013 Singapore GP

F1 2013

Another lip-smacking performance for Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel after his courageous win at this year's Singapore GP ever since he got outgunned on the first corner by Nico Rosberg but the endgame made Vettel spring back to the top. Ferrari's Fernando Alonso was placed 2nd place while Lotus' Kimi Raikkonen placed 3rd.

PRESS RELEASE:

Race - peerless Vettel wins tense Singapore round

Three on the trot, the seventh of the season, a thoroughly dominant success. What more could Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel have asked for in Singapore as he moved ever closer to a fourth world championship title?

His only moment came at the start when he got outdragged to the first corner by Nico Rosberg's Mercedes, but the latter went in a fraction too deep and as he ran wide, Vettel pounced. By the end of the lap he was 1.9s ahead. A lap later the gap was 4.1s. Thereafter nobody got close to him, even after a shunt by Daniel Ricciardo brought out the safety car on the 24th lap as the Toro Rosso was cleared away. At the end of lap 31 when racing resumed, Vettel was already 3.2s clear, and he built steadily on that.

Rosberg faded as he lost aerodynamic downforce with rubber clogging his intricate front wing, and as he had that cleared during his second stop Fernando Alonso moved into second place. The Spaniard had made a magnificent start from seventh, going down the outside into the first corner and swooping up to third. The Ferrari might struggle in qualifying, but Alonso is a brilliant racer and yet again he brought home a decent haul of points as he chased Vettel home. But he was never in a position to challenge and finished 32.6s behind.

Kimi Raikkonen took third after an excellent run for Lotus, who lost Romain Grosjean from sixth midway through due to pneumatic valve problems on his Renault engine on the 33rd lap.

Crucially, Alonso, Grosjean, Ferrari's Felipe Massa, McLaren's Jenson Button, Raikkonen, McLaren's Sergio Perez, and Sauber's Nico Hulkenberg and Esteban Gutierrez had all gambled on pitting for medium tyres the moment the safety car came out, which meant doing another 36 laps on them. Meanwhile the invisible Vettel, second placed Rosberg, fourth placed Mark Webber in the second Red Bull and sixth placed Lewis Hamilton is the second Mercedes all stayed out on their original strategies. That put several drivers out of kilter, but it was key for Alonso and Raikkonen as it left them a clear run to the flag so long as they could nurse their rubber. While they were able to do so, however, the McLarens and the Saubers were in trouble in the closing stages. 

Raikkonen's path to the final podium position was cleared when he went round the outside of the struggling Button in Turn 14 on the 54th lap, just when it seemed McLaren might be due for their first podium of the season. Webber, Rosberg and Hamilton were all hungry and on fresher rubber, which led to the most gripping parts of the race as they in turn deposed Gutierrez, Hulkenberg, Perez and Button after a lot of dramatic wheel-to-wheel racing. Massa, who had really looked after his tyres, was also quite racy towards the end. Webber, however, was in big trouble with his engine and for some time had been instructed to start short shifting gears as he had been at Monza; that stymied his chase of Raikkonen and Alonso, and culminated in his retirement on the final lap. He hitched a ride home with Alonso.

As Rosberg sprinted back up to fourth Hamilton followed him home chased by Massa, as Button, Perez and Hulkenberg were each separated by just 0.4s in their sprint to the finish line. A charging run by Adrian Sutil, after an appalling start, brought Force India the final point as Pastor Maldonado was also able to force his Williams ahead of Gutierrez's fading Sauber to take 11th.

In the second Williams Valtteri Bottas spent a fair amount of time behind a charging Giedo van der Garde, and did not get by the Caterham until the 17th lap. The Dutchman briefly found his way back ahead on the 33rd lap before the Finn was finally able to settle their battle two laps later. In the end Bottas got 13th ahead of Jean-Eric Vergne's Toro Rosso, the motionless Webber, Van der Garde, the Marussias of Max Chilton who beat team mate Jules Bianchi fair and square, and Caterham's Charles Pic.

Besides Ricciardo and Grosjean, Paul di Resta failed to finish after crashing his Force India out of the fight for ninth place on the 55th lap. Like Ricciardo, the Scot was unhurt.

Vettel now has a 60-point lead over Alonso, 247 to 187, with Hamilton third on 151 and Raikkonen closing again on 149. Webber has 130. In the constructors' stakes, Red Bull have 377 to Ferrari's 274, Mercedes' 267, Lotus's 206, McLaren's 76 and Force India's 62.

Source: Formula One

With Sebastian Vettel still running on the top, it seems things are looking pretty confident for this young German, especially when his gunning for the fourth win this season. However, will Vettel manage to hang in there? Next race is at South Korea this October 6th so expect more tensions here.

Wow Mali Pa Rin! - 9/22/2013

On the September 22, 2013 episode of Wow Mali Pa Rin...

- What should you do when you see a wounded man who claims that he got bit by a dog? Nice try. He's not wounded, he wears a scary dog mask!

- On the OH CAM ON segment, what should you do when NILASON SI LOLO?

- Saan galing ang SIRIT? Kasi pag hindi nila alam ang sasabihin ay..."Sige na nga, SHARE IT na lang!"

- BUHAY NI LOLA - Careful with the dextrose! Granny's life is on balance...

- In the Wow Maliit segment, make a run for it because bigger mosquitoes, the size of a little kid, are coming!

- Saan galing ang salitang EWAN parang "SIRIT" din yan. Pag suko na ang sasabihin ay..."Sige na nga, YOU WON (ewan)!"

- On ANG POET MO, Joey's making jokes about Bonifacio Global City and some lamok

- Wow Wagi videos of the week are; Badette Mendoza of Novaliches Q.C. showcased a video of someone getting startled by the bangs of lids and Ma. Cheska Solis from Daet, Camarines Norte showcased a video on why you should better look back while crossing the river.

- In CALL NI IDOL, Joey de Leon's making a prank call on someone named Luisa Orence along with her BF

- Beware of...THE KISSING GAY!

- In MAGIC GIMIK, a street magician can pull...A SNAKE OUT OF A MADE UP ENCYCLOPEDIA!!!

- In I-WOW MALI MO AKO, feel the power of this...weird triangular...thingy...on your head.

- Bakit "TUKAYO" ang tawag kapag ang dalawang tao ay magkapangalan? Kasi TWO KAYO!

Doc McStuffins: The Doc Is In

Doc McStuffins: The Doc Is In

Toys are pretty much like us, sometimes they get sick, get boo-boos, and not feeling well at all but do not worry kids, The Doc Is In. Doc McStuffins, a preschool show aired on Disney Junior, centers on every toddlers' favorite toy doctor, Doc McStuffins, and her toy friends Stuffy, Chilly, Hallie, and Lambie as they help the other toys feel better. This preschool series will help learn toddlers how to stay healthy like we always do such as drink plenty of water, brush your teeth, eat a healthy diet, stay away from germs, wash your hands, well you get the idea.

Kids, tell your parents, because there is now an official soundtrack from the hit Disney Junior series and this soundtrack features 26 of their favorite songs from the first series of Doc McStuffins including, 'Doc McStuffins Theme Song,' 'Time For Your Check Up,' 'I Feel Better,' 'Everyone Gets Hurt Sometimes,' and many more. Is it worth rewarding for the little tykes who learn how to stay healthy just by watching this preschool show featuring their favorite toy doctor helping out toys to feel better?

Doc McStuffins airs on Disney Junior.

TRACK LISTINGS:

1) Doc McStuffins Theme Song
2) Time for Your Check Up
3) Everyone Gets Hurt Sometimes
4) I Feel Better
5) A Lambie Like You
6) Nobody Wants a Broken Toy
7) Wash Your Hands
8) Do What the Doctor Says
9) When You Need a Friend
10) Made in the Shade
11) Water Water
12) Eat Good Food
13) Take Care
14) You're Gonna Grow
15) Because You're You
16) Loud Loud Louie
17) Bop, Bop. Bop
18) Look Great in Glasses
19) Be Good to Your Tummy
20) Let's Play Outside
21) Brush Your Teeth
22) Get Your Sleep On
23) Dinosaur Stop
24) Stars Stars
25) Everybody in the Pool
26) Close Your Eyes