Let's Do The News! (October 8, 2013)

The big science today or tonight or this morning when you woke up in the morning...

- It's already Week 2 of the US Government Shutdown and US President Barack Obama called on Congress to reopen government immediately and raise the debt limit while he was in FEMA. Be warned though, the debt ceiling deadline is on October 17, 2013 or else it's default, sparking fears for the economy or worse, might happen the same thing again since the Global Financial Crisis of Fall 2008.

- The United States launched a new $100 bill that comes with a new color as well as special features to prevent counterfeiting.

- Mitsubishi Motors teases three PHEV concepts for November's 2013 Tokyo Motor Show. They will be showcasing the GC-PHEV which is a next-generation full SUV, the XR-PHEV which is a next generation compact SUV, and the AR-PHEV which is a next generation MPV complete with the use of a downsized direct-injection turbocharged engine, signaling Mitsubishi's return to GDi engine roots ever since they stopped making those in 2007.

Mitsubishi teases PHEV concepts for Tokyo
Motor Show 2013

- Wave hello to the brand new 2015 Cadillac Escalade, the full-size SUV favored by hip-hop artists is now made even more "bling bling bang".

2015 Cadillac Escalade

- A new Deputy Commissioner of the Bureau of Customs, an organization notorious in the fight against smuggled cars, has been named and former AFP Chief of Staff Jessie Dellosa is officially the Deputy Commissioner, promised to rid the roster of accredited traders and import consignees of dummies or fronts for smugglers.

- The Rally of France signals the final WRC race for Sebastien Loeb, the rally legend who scored 9 WRC wins on the trot and he's a do-it-all because not only rally comes in his mind, he took the 208 T16 to shatter the Pikes Peak record, and he's going to be in the seat of a Citroen touring car in next year's WTCC. On Loeb's final WRC race...he crashed. The DS3 rally car crashed but he and his co-driver Daniel Elena survived.

- The Fast and the Furious staff wants one lucky fan to be part in the next movie. The crew posted on their social media site:

"Want a chance to star in the next Fast & Furious? Follow @FastandFuriousMovie on Instagram and upload a video telling us why you should be the next member of the Fast Family. Hashtag your video with #UltimateFastFan!"

TTFN!

SYRIA UPRISING: US credits Syria for chemical weapons 'compliance'

US Secretary of State John Kerry lauded Syria's compliance with the UN resolution calling to destroy the country's chemical weapons arsenal. He also said that Syria gave credit to the Damascus regime that it moved quickly to eliminate the banned weapons. Kerry told reporters along side Russian Foreign Minister Sergei LAvrov on the sidelines of an APEC summit in Indonesia.

Story: FRANCE24

THREATS FROM NORTH KOREA: North Korea threatens to attack USA

North Korea warns that they will attack the USA ever since the US battleships arrived in South Korea. According to South Korean authorities, the arrival of US battleships in South Korea is all part of their Maritime Search and Rescue Exercises. They will continue monitoring the situation from the Peninsula at any time.

Source: News5 Everywhere

Mutya Datul, IHAW NA!

On the October 7, 2013's Banana Nite's IHAW NA segment, the guest of the day is none other than the beauty queen who won 2013 MISS SUPRANATIONAL, Mutya Datul.

Meanwhile, Tunting faces off with...Adele in TNT: Tapatan Ni Tunting!

What's in our Car Town garage today? (October 8, 2013)

What's in our Car Town garage today?

1974 Lancia Stratos Rally Edition

The Stratos has been proven to be a rally legend in its own right and with the Ferrari engine mounted in the middle, the Stratos managed to win the World Rally Championship in 1974, 1975 and 1976. In fact, it became so successful, Lancia managed to create 500 road-legal models for people to buy. This Stratos shown here replicates the most successful WRC machine that won 3 WRC seasons on the trot. from the Rallye Sanremo of 1974 to the Tour de Corse of 1981.

1974 Lancia Stratos Rally Edition

1974 Lancia Stratos HF

With the rally-machine Stratos became successful, Lancia agreed to produce up to 500 road-legal versions of the Stratos under the HF banner. For a bit of a trivia though, the Stratos is well known to be Lorna Endou's car of choice in the 6-part OVA ex-Driver, where a group of professional drivers roaming around futuristic Japan, saving people from autonomous cars gone haywire.

1974 Lancia Stratos HF

1993 Subaru WRX

The WRX STi model was made to be a limited edition for the first-generation Subaru Impreza from the 90's. The WRX models can be easily traced back to the Impreza's successful rally career, especially for the likes of Colin McRae. For a bit of a trivia though, this Scooby went round the Nurburgring in 8:28.93, making the WRX not just a rally-born legend but also a track weapon in its own right.

1993 Subaru WRX

The geekdom's guide to Peanut Butter Squares

"Your mom said to say I can have just one
peanut butter square but only after they're cooled down"

Now, as I'm sure you know there's one Catbug dialog from Bravest Warriors that you're particularly fond of and yes, you get that right, it was the Peanut Butter Squares. Here in the world where fangirling and tumblr is what comes in mind for a geek or nerd, we believe we want to make some peanut butter squares but as a general rule; you can have one only after they're cooled down.

After raiding through websites for some research about recipes for Peanut Butter Squares, there's a simple one that can really get you started and become BAKING BUG. Sorry about the Breaking Bad parody, someone had that shirt with the words BAKING BUG on it. Anyway...

You'll need...

• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 12 squares)
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Cooking procedures:

- Mix powdered sugar and cracker crumbs in medium-sized bowl.

- Heat butter and peanut butter in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted.

- Stir into crumb mixture.

- Press in ungreased square pan with a dimension of 8x8x2 inches.

- Heat chocolate chips in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted.

- Spread over crumb mixture.

- Refrigerate after 30 minutes

- Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows

- Store loosely covered in refrigerator

And there we go. Your mom's peanut butter squares. You can have one but only after they're cooled down. 

The Geekdom's Guide to Peanut Butter Squares. Delicious.

Source: Pillsbury

Driving Music (What is the name of the song on car commercial?) Vol. 57

On today's DRIVING MUSIC segment, let's list down another set of five DRIVING MUSICS (car commercial songs) as heard from car TV commercials from past to present. Armed with science and technology, this segment will determine what is the name of the song on a certain car commercials.

Anyway, the list...

5) The Look of Love by Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 - From the Kia Optima Regal Korean TV commercial.

4) One Way Or Another by Blondie - from the latest VW Golf VII Variant "Ben and Tom" commercial.

3) Libertango by Yo-Yo Ma - from a Toyota TOYOTOWN Commercial

2) Make You Happy by MIKA - from Renault Samsung Motors Art collection commercial.

1) Limbo by Lord Tickler, The Jamaican Calypsonians - from Toyota Canada 2014 Toyota Corolla "Like You've Never Seen Before" commercial.

DRIVING MUSIC from Leopaul's Blog, where this segment solves every car enthusiasts' questions about the title of the song of car commercials...with the risk of MATCHED THIRD PARTY CONTENT on their status. Acknowledge or dispute, it's your choice.