Let's Do The News! (September 16, 2014)

The big scoop today...

- Gran Turismo 6 released their Update 1.12 featuring the game's biggest track yet that is the Circuito de la Sierra, which is inspired from the roads of Andalucia, Spain, as well as the addition of new cars such as the Toyota FT-1 Graphite, FT-1 VGT, and the much awaited Nissan GT-R NISMO, plus loads of improvements.

- The Mercedes-Benz B-Class MPV has now been facelifted in time for its Paris Motor Show debut!

2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class

- The Mockingjay Lives! Check out the latest trailer for the upcoming The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1 film!

 

- CHECK THIS OUT: There's this music streaming site that is specialized in Asian hit songs, especially K-Pop, J-Pop, or anime songs. It's called MuzikAzia.

- Malaysian carmaker Perodua revealed their budget compact car that will tackle against the likes of the Mitsubishi Mirage. Enter Axia. The new model is powered by a 1.0L petrol engine which delivers a fuel economy of 21.6km/L (by Malaysia's EU Mode standards) when mated with a manual gearbox. Prices start from around 24,600 to 42,500 Malaysian Ringgit. That's around $8,300 to $14,300.

2015 Perodua Axia

- The Supreme Court issued a stop on the Commision on Audit ruling against the Development Bank of the Philippines' productivity award.

- The Philippine Navy vessels are still scouring on Southern Leyte in the hopes of finding a missing passenger in the MV Maharlika Dos shipwreck.

- Holden's HSV brand unveiled their most powerful ute made by the Australians. Enter the Maloo GTS. The Maloo GTS is powered by the same engine that powers the Camaro ZL1. It's a 6.2L Supercharged V8 engine developed a hefty 576HP of power and 546lb-ft of torque.

2015 Holden HSV Maloo GTS

- Austin and Ally's Laura Marano stars as Amy Harridan in the new movie titled A Sort of Homecoming. Here's this clip that sums it up...

- Prince Harry is now 30 years old.

TTFN!!!

Let's Do The News! (September 15, 2014)

The big scoop today...

- The NDRRMC clarified that the three people died were from a sinking ferry, not one of the casualties caused by Typhoon Luis. The ferry sank off San Ricardo in Southern Leyte.

- If voters vote YES for the independence of Scotland, not only it will not be part of Great Britain but it will also means exit from the European Union and NATO.

- Mitsubishi Motors will recall over 830,000 vehicles globally due to problems with engine and brakes.

- Comedian Rowan Atkinson was reportedly crashed during the Goodwood Revival event. Miraculously, he survived...just.

- Meanwhile in Japan, the smart fortwo electricdrive has spawned a special "edition Disney" model with bits themed after Mickey Mouse! It costs 3,990,000 Japanese Yen (around $40,000)

smart fortwo electricdrive edition Disney

- The missing Nigerian Air Force Alpha Fighter Jet was found crashed somewhere in the Adamawa State.

- The US Air Force has a change of plans for Europe rotations following the Ukraine Crisis six months ago as their airmen rotating through the European Union should expect a higher op tempo that includes rapid deployments, joint training, and more temporary missions in Eastern Europe.

- The world's top foreign ministers will be meeting up in Paris, France, on Monday for talks about how to put an end to the conflict caused by the ISIS.

- The victory of Sweden's Social Democrats, Stefan Lofven, will lead to form a new government but will not work with the far-right pact.

- I Didn't Do It actress, Olivia Holt, will lend her voice as Spider Man's female alter ego, Spider-Girl, in an upcoming episode of Marvel's Ultimate Spider Man: Web Warriors only on Disney XD. Web Warriors is the subname of the latest season of Ultimate Spider Man as our favorite webslinger accepts his admission to The Avengers and throughout this season, Spider Man will enter the Spider Verse, and he'll team up with his alter egos.

- Check out your first look on the upcoming Adventure Time video game titled Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom. Ready to puncha some bad guy buns in this latest AT game? Who wants to play this game?

TTFN!!!

Forza Motorsport 5 - 2014 Renault Spark SRT_01E at Circuit de Catalunya GP Circuit

Continuing on taking the Spark-Renault SRT_01E to the world's best tracks on Forza Motorsport 5, my long-term experiment with this zero-emission racing machine that is used for the newly-established FIA Formula E Championship is having its shakedown in Spain's Circuit de Catalunya.

The Circuit de Catalunya was located somewhere in Barcelona, Spain. Founded in September 10, 1991, this circuit has been the main setting for the Formula 1 Spanish GP as well as the Catalan MotoGP Grand Prix. This track has been certified by ISO 14001 standards for minimise the negative impact on the environment by managing external impact of noise, encourage sustainable mobility, and to favor landscape integration by extending the green areas.





The Spark-Renault SRT_01E has no negative impact on the environment because of its zero emissions but it's showing signs of determination as it hones its nerves of volts to the corners of the Catalunya. I think this machine is all going well but next time, let's go to Germany where the SRT_01E takes on the Nurburgring GP Circuit.

Forza Motorsport 5 - 2014 Renault Spark SRT_01E at Le Mans Bugatti Circuit

Continuing on taking the Spark-Renault SRT_01E to the world's best tracks on Forza Motorsport 5, my long-term experiment with this zero-emission racing machine that is used for the newly-established FIA Formula E Championship is having its shakedown in France. One part of France to be exact: Le Mans Circuit de La Sarthe. Unfortunately, because the XBOX ONE's Game DVR only records up to 5 minutes, using the full circuit is not a good idea so it would be best to take on the short version that is the Bugatti Circuit.

The Bugatti Circuit on the Circuit de la Sarthe is the home base for the famed Pescarolo Sport. It was once hosted a motorcycle version of 24 Hours of Le Mans and in history, it was used for the International Formula 3000 Championship and DTM as well. Named after Ettore Bugatti, the founder of Bugatti, this purpose-built racetrack features the Ford Chicane at the end of the lap, a pit complex, and a Dunlop Tyres bridge on the straight. Number of corners? 11.






Well, looks like there's no issues with the Formula E car in this place right now. Next time, the SRT_01E will take on Catalunya next.

Tropa Mo Ko Nice Di Ba?! - September 13, 2014

On the September 13, 2014 episode of Tropa Mo Ko Nice Di Ba?!

- Street vendor gags

- On this episode's ANINO ABUNDAT, the guest for this segment is none other than...Sen. Mancy Binat!

- GANDUMB and GANDUMBER girls don't know how to scare away a bird!

- Mr. Sabeeh, swabe master from all over the universe, is back to answer your questions!

- Tattooing the PAMINTA 101 way!

-  The GANDUMB and GANDUMBER girls don't know how to sort the laundry!

- It's time for BATTLE OF THE BRAINLESS Celebrity Edition!

- Poke-Pokan Na in SISIDLAN NG BUNGA!

Doctor Who S08E04

Doctor Who S08E04

I wish we had more time to ask questions about today's episode of Doctor Who Series 8, titled Listen, but that's gonna have to wait. While we were busy watching the last minutes of this episode, we've encountered a flashback scene from last year's DW special, with the War Doctor on it. Nevertheless, we do learned one thing; FEAR IS A SUPERPOWER. Fear is like a companion. A constant companion, always there. Man, that feels...

And now, some BTS:

Next episode preview:

FIA Formula E Championship - Beijing

The inaugural match for the first ever FIA Formula E has finally begun in Beijing, People's Republic of China. Even though the spectators literally fell silent on the silent racers because the Spark-Renault SRT_01E machines used for the maiden match are purely electric and you'll hear almost nothing coming out apart from the whooshing sounds and the tire squeals but upon witnessing a last-minute crash between Nick Heidfeld from Venturi Formula-E Team and Nicolas Prost from e.dams, the suspense really builds up to the cliffhanger worth hanging for.

On the opening match, it was Audi Sport ABT's Lucas di Grassi who won the opening match followed by Andretti Autosport's Franck Montagny and Virgin Racing's Sam Bird.

A whole new chapter in the motorsport history has finally begun and the FIA Formula E story continues in Putrajaya, Malaysia, this 22nd of November, 2014.

Report: http://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2014/september/lucas-di-grassi-snatches-win-after-dramatic-last-corner-crash.aspx

Image: Top Gear