Let's Do The News! (January 7, 2014)

The big scoop today...

Charice's mom challenges her GF

Ever since Charice and her mom, Raquel Pempengco, are not getting along very well over the fact that Charice's a lesbian and dating with her girlfriend Alyssa Quijano, this whole controversy stirs more to the public. In last week's episode of "Buzz ng Bayan" on ABS-CBN, Charice's mom believed that Charice's girlfriend were both rivals in some singing competition in the past. You might remember that they're both rivals from Little Big Star on ABS-CBN since 2005. Perhaps no wonder why Charice's mom is always against her daughter's idea of dating with her former rival, that's for sure...

Report: http://www.philstar.com/psn-balita-ngayon/2014/01/06/1275757/raquel-pempengco-may-hamon-sa-gf-ni-charice

German chancellor Merkel injured from skiing

Just moments after F1 racer Michael Schumacher fell into coma after an injury from skiing, another skiing-related accident occurred to a high-profile personality and this time it's the turn of German chancellor Angela Merkel.

Report: http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/06/world/europe/germany-angela-merkel-ski-accident/

UK paper named Philippines one of the top destinations of 2014

It may not be a sympathy vote but a British broadsheet, The Daily Telegraph, named the Philippines as one of the top destinations to visit this year. Quite surprising though despite last year's SUPERSTORM YOLANDA disaster, the newspaper pleased the country for its "white-sand beaches, glorious landscapes and wildlife".

Report: http://www.philstar.com/news-feature/2014/01/07/1276102/not-sympathy-vote-uk-paper-names-philippines-top-destination

GLA45 AMG revealed

2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG

The final production version of the Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG was finally revealed to the world and believe me, this crossover comes with the same 2.0L turbo engine derived from the A45 AMG and the CLA45 AMG, producing 360HP of power. It's set to premiere at this year's 2014 NAIAS in Detroit, Michigan, USA and sales in the European market will commence this Summer.

Read more: http://www.netcarshow.com/mercedes-benz/2015-gla45_amg/

Nissan NV200 Vanette is London's new taxi

Nissan NV200 Vanette London cab

Looks like the British-made London taxi will meet its maker and its replacement will be from Japan. This new London taxi is based on the Nissan NV200 Vanette passenger van and would you look at that? The front view looks odd for a Vanette-based London cabbie of the future. Nissan's new take on the London cab is powered by a 1.6L petrol engine capable of 38MPG of fuel consumption and it's scheduled to be commissioned at the end of 2014, followed by an electric version of the cab.

Report: http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/cor-blimey-its-londons-new-black-cab-2013-01-06

Jennifer Saunders confirms "Absolutely Fabulous" movie

Comedian Jennifer Saunders, famed for comedy shows such as French and Saunders and Absolutely Fabulous, confirmed that the Absolutely Fabulous gets a green-light. In an interview from The Jonathan Ross Show, Saunders has been coerced into completing the script for the long-rumored film, partly by Joanna Lumley, and partly by her pal Dawn French, who bet her a hundred thousand pounds because of her procrastination. Hmmm....

Report: http://www.bbcamerica.com/anglophenia/2014/01/jennifer-saunders-abfab-movie-happening/

TTFN!!!

The Geekdom's Guide to Sugar Peas

Sugar Peas!

When Catbug appears holding Sugar Peas, Danny says DROP 'EM! Catbug says OKAY! Anyone saw this? Yes, this is just one of the memorable moments from Bravest Warriors, although I'm not so sure how does sugar peas taste like and neither ate one...

Sugar peas...how to make one...simple really! Ask your parents to buy one of those to make one but for recommendation, we like to serve it with peas on a pod. A round pea only won't do its magic so it's best to stick with the peas on a pod.

With them around, best to cook with your heart's content. After cooking, be sure to add some sugar on it because by the name "sugar peas", it has to be sweet.

After minutes later, sugar peas is ready to serve in the bowl. If you're dressing as a Catbug...which is impossible for us because he's a critter and mascot trickery takes an expert level. But still, one bowl of sugar peas is enough to let your mate saying "DROP 'EM!"

Sugar peas...tastes so sweet, makes you drop it and say okay!

The geekdom's guide to sugar peas.

Let's Do The News! (January 6, 2014)

The big scoop today...

Manila-Clark bullet train plan pushed

Bulacan City governor Wilhelmino Alvarado said that the Regional Development Council eyes on the construction of the first rapid train system inspired from Japan's bullet train travel. He said whether the RDC would green-light the bullet train system or revive the Northrail project that would link Metro Manila to Clark, Pampanga. Either way, he said that the lifestyle of the people in Central Luzon will speed up a little while travel time is reduced.

Report: http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2014/01/06/1275577/manila-clark-bullet-train-pushed

Ayala firms sued for "negligence"

Three companies owned by the Ayala Corporation were sued over the May 2013 blast that destroyed units of Two Serendra in Taguig City. Earlier, a unit owner filed a complaint before the Pasig prosecutor's office against Alveo Land Corp., Bonifacio Gas Corp., and Makati Development Corp. These three will face a thirty-million peso lawsuit for "negligence"

Report: http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2014/01/06/1275748/ayala-firms-face-p30m-suit-negligence

2015 update on C7 Corvette features Performance Data Recorder

For the 2014 CES in Las Vegas, General Motors will feature a very unique Performance Data Recorder developed with Cosworth for the C7 Corvette Stingray. It features an HD 720P camera in the windshield header, a microphone in the cabin, and a GPS receiver that monitors the car's location five times quicker than ordinary sat-navs.

Report: http://www.autoblog.com/2014/01/05/chevy-corvette-stingray-performance-data-recorder/

LA Officer report details about Paul Walker's death

A report from the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office revealed its findings over the accident that killed FnF actor Paul Walker last year along with Roger Rodas in it. Based on the reports, the red Porsche Carrera GT with those two in it were travelling over 100mph when the accident occurred.

Report: http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/motoring-news/la-coroner-s-office-releases-report-on-paul-walker-s-death

Peugeot 308 SW revealed

2015 Peugeot 308 SW

The station wagon version of the second-generation Peugeot 308 was finally revealed to the world and it will set to debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show this March while sales will begin this Spring.

Read more: http://www.netcarshow.com/peugeot/2014-308_sw/

TTFN!!!

What's in our Car Town garage today? (January 5, 2014)

What's in our Car Town garage today?

2009 Pontiac G8

The muscular sport saloon, the Pontiac G8, is another Pontiac that was imported from Australia via Holden just like the last-generation GTO sports coupe. Even though it's a four-door saloon car, it's still a V8 muscle everyone can afford. The most powerful version is the the one with the 6.2L V8 engine producing 415HP of power. Even though the crowd is raving for the most affordable V8 car, the Pontiac was prematurely discontinued following with General Motors pulling the plug on the Pontiac division in the year 2010. Even though it's no longer available to us, the G8 is a rare car to see on American roads and served as the last Pontiac ever made.

2009 Pontiac G8

1980 Renault 5 Turbo

Before the Clio V6 emerged from the late 90's, there was the 5 Turbo in the 80's and like its spiritual successor, the R5 Turbo is a mid-engined hot hatch which comes with the 1.4L turbo engine producing 160PS of power. The first 400 models were made to comply WRC's Group 4 homologation and from 1981 to 1986, the Renault 5 Turbo racked up four victories! The 5 Turbo is just one of the most memorable sports cars ever made by the French.

1980 Renault 5 Turbo

2011 BMW X5

The BMW X5 first adopted the word Sport Activity Vehicle, which is kinda more of a marketing term for BMW's full size SUV and for its second-generation, the X5 still progresses further with a wide range of engine choices, cutting edge-technology on and off the road, and a luxury interior fit for a businessman to cozy around. There's even a high-performance M version as well.

2011 BMW X5

Let's Do The News! (January 5, 2014)

The big scoop today...

Japonies React

At the recent Japan Pony Con held somewhere at Kawasaki, Japan, there was a recently run panel about Japonies reacting the first season finale of My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic when it came aired on the Japanese televisions a few moments ago. In case you never heard of, the recent Japan Pony Con featured a live interview (via Skype) with Michelle Creber, the casting voice behind Applebloom in the series, as well as an artist alley, some talk session with some Japonies (otakus are also Bronies), and then later, there's a quiz battle for those who know MLP, and a DJ Event for some closing time party. Anyway, this is the clip recently shown from the said event that sums it up...Japonies react about the MLP FiM Season 1 finale...

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"Curly Fu" and "Peanut" is how you say Sherlock and Watson in Chinese

Even in China, there's no escaping the Sherlock fandom right now as when the fandom escalates to greater heights. With China being the next nation to have its taste of BBC's Sherlock, Sherlock Holmes' name in Chinese is "Curly Fu" while Dr. John Watson's name in Mandarin is "Hua Sheng" meaning "Peanut". While Chinese fans gone crazy over Sherlock, some would go for even crazier heights for some "gay-love theory" between Holmes and Watson.

Curly Fu and Peanut...those Chinese fans do gave them weird nicknames.

Report: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-china-blog-25550426

Subaru to launch new WRX STi on 2014 NAIAS

Subaru is set to use the 2014 North American International Auto Show at Detroit, Michigan as the stage to launch the brand new 2015 WRX STi sportscar. What could it be? Stay tuned for more...

Report: http://www.carscoops.com/2014/01/all-new-2015-subaru-wrx-sti-coming-to.html

Ferrari pays tribute to Schumi

While Michael Schumacher is still in the hospital recovering from a serious injury, currently fighting for his own life, the folks from Ferrari pay a tribute to the legend. The official Scuderia Ferrari Facebook page said "In these difficult days and on the occasion of his birthday, the Scuderia Ferrari clubs want to show their support for Michael Schumacher, organizing a silent and respectful event all in Red at the Grenoble University Hospital Center" 

...in other news...

Fans honored Schumi's 45th birthday outside the hospital. Take a look...

 

Just a little word Schumi, NEVER STOP FIGHTING!!! You can do this!

TTFN!!!

"Kada-bonding"

On the January 3, 2014 episode of Bubble Gang

- Island gags

- "Don't even dare reversing our talk!"

- Ikaw At Ang Ina acknowledges...your PM or Private Messages.

- Istambay, Istambay Sa Looban, ang storya ni Al ay pakinggan, dati siyang mahilig sa inuman, pero gusto nang niyang kalimutan.

- Bubble Gang does Chippy by spoofing this commercial as CHOPPY! Kada-bonding.

- The wisest words from our favorite wise man, Tata Lino.

- Ang alamat ng sinungaling

- Whether if it's questions about TV shows BG-ers see fit, if The Beatles had a Christmas song, and some more wrong terms, it's ALIEN to Brod Pete and pals in Ang Bagong Dating Doon.

- Wala Kang Panalo Sa Tatay Mo!

Wenn Deramas, IHAW NA!

On the January 3, 2014's Banana Nite's IHAW NA segment, the guest of the day is famed movie director Wenn V. Deramas. Because of him, the movies he directed such as the Ang Tanging Ina movies, Sisterakas, and last year's Boy Girl Bakla Tomboy were box-office successes.

Meanwhile, Tunting's having a face-off interview with Batman in TNT: Tapatan Ni Tunting.

Dad turns his 86 into McQueen character for his kid

This car-related article, as posted from Autoindustriya, looks quite interesting for our inner kids. A car enthusiast turned his Toyota 86 (GT86/Scion FR-S) into a character from Disney's Cars for his three year-old kid. Lightning McQueen is the main character of the two Disney Cars movies and as that car nut told, he saw pics on the net about cars decorated in Lightning McQueen's livery and he even told that his son would be cool if he rode Lightning McQueen to school.

He enlisted tuner Speedway Engineering to make his kid's dream a reality, well sort of. And aside from mimicking McQueen's looks, his 86 got tuned to have over 300HP of power thanks to the added turbocharging and ECU mods.

Here's the clip that sums it up...



Report: http://www.autoindustriya.net/blogs/father-turns-toyota-86-lightning-mcqueen-son

About Clarkson's PQ17 documentary

A few years ago, Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson made two World War II documentaries aired on the BBC, one is about The Victoria Cross and the other one is about the St. Nazaire Raid (The Greatest Raid of All). Now, in 2014, Clarkson made another documentary related to World War II. This time, this documentary highlights on Convoy PQ 17.

What is PQ 17? Convoy PQ 17 is the codename of the Allied convoy during World War II where in July 10, 1942, the Nazi Germans won while the Allied forces suspended their Arctic Convoys, making it one of the worst war naval disasters in history.

Jeremy Clarkson highlights the journey of Convoy PQ 17 from Iceland to the Arkhangelsk, Russia, showcasing how did this mission sparked one of the biggest failures in the 20th century. Once again, people wanted to learn more about World War II never got bored with it because of Jeremy Clarkson in it.

So, how was it? Did this documentary about Convoy PQ 17 made it interesting?

Dominic Roque, IHAW NA!

On the January 2, 2014's Banana Nite's IHAW NA segment, the guest of the day is actor Dominic Roque. His recent appearance was from last year's movie, Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay, one of the MMFF 2013 candidate movies.

Meanwhile, we find out what's the difference on what would a SOSYAL and DI SOSYAL do such as getting rid of bad luck in an impending new year, reading a newspaper, and can't come to a party

Proton revealed Honda Inspire-based Perdana, only for Malaysian government officials

2014 Proton Perdana revealed for Malaysian government officials

Last month, Proton revealed the brand new Perdana executive sedan and this new model is based on the final-generation Honda Inspire CP3. However, you can't have one because this executive saloon is only made for Malaysian government officials, even Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Abdul Razak.

Like the previous Honda Accord, the new Perdana comes with either a 2.0L or a 2.4L engine sourced from Honda. Although, it looks identical to the CP3 Honda Inspire, the only differences you'll see are the Proton badges inside and out.

The Malaysian Prime Minster gets himself a one-off stretched version for himself.

Report: http://www.motortrader.com.my/news/new-proton-perdana-delivered-to-prime-minister/

Let's Do The News! (January 2, 2014)

The big scoop today...

Chinese anti-Japan war drama used a BGM from an anime?!

Over the years, China and Japan don't usually get along like they used to ever since the territorial disputes over some island at the South China Sea and not to mention 2012's fiery anti-Japanese protests all over China. Now, there's some further misunderstanding happened and as pointed at one episode of a Chinese anti-Japan war drama "Blue Wolf" where one part of an episode used some BGM from an anime, particularly from the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Original Soundtrack! Oh China, even when you still hate Japan over the territorial dispute, you still ironically borrow something from them. Hmmm....

Report: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2014-01-01/anti-japan-drama-ironically-borrows-music-from-anime

Some say: Pacquiao and Mayweather will fight this Fall

There is a rumor circulated from the net and it points out that the fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr will happen in the Autumn of 2014. We're not sure but we're awaiting some confirmations from both sides. Stay tuned...

Report: http://www.philstar.com/sports/2014/01/02/1274395/report-mayweather-pacquiao-fight-september

Japan urged to learn English the Filipino way

A columnist from The Japan Times appreciated the way Filipinos learn English and it's hopeful that Japanese will, one day, learn English the Filipino way. As the comment says...

"It’s all in the approach to learning English. The Philippines not only teaches English in its schools but also provides its population with another tool crucial to language acquisition: exposure."

Report: http://bit.ly/1cgW9Ru

Audi to showcase another Quattro concept, with laser headlamps

2014 Audi Sport quattro Laserlight Concept

Another year, another pointless Audi quattro concept, only this time, they borrowed something from the books of their rival BMW; some laser headlamps as seen from the BMW i8 PHEV sportscar. To be showcased at this year's Consumer Electronics Showcase in Las Vegas, this concept car as what Audi says to demonstrate technical "vorspring" on many levels.

Read More: http://www.netcarshow.com/audi/2014-sport_quattro_laserlight_concept/

Solar-powered Ford C-MAX concept

2014 Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept

Also at this year's CES, Ford Motor Company will showcase a clever concept car based on the C-MAX hybrid MPV. Known as the C-MAX Solar Energi, this concept MPV showcases what if this car is meant to be powered by sunshine. In other words, solar energy.

Read More: http://www.netcarshow.com/ford/2014-c-max_solar_energi_concept/

TTFN!!!