Let's Do The News! (October 13, 2014)

The big scoop today...

- Typhoon Vongfong (otherwise known by us as Ompong) is sweeping through Japan after twice making landfall. So far, one person remained unaccounted for and 56 others badly injured. It landed near Makurazaki in Kagoshima Prefecture at around 8:30 AM JST and downgraded to a severe tropical storm.

- The search for the missing victims from the Mt. Ontake eruption has been called off due to Typhoon Vongfong (or Ompong).

- The US officials are taking measures to stop the Ebola outbreak from spreading through the entire nation ever since a healthcare worker in Texas became the first American to be infected by such disease.

- International communities are vowing over $5.4 billion in humanitarian aid for the victims in the Gaza Strip conflict.

- Back at the Mayon Volcano, some fresh lava is cascading down the recently erupted volcano located in Albay. Volcanologists warned the public to brace for another eruption.

- Authorities from North Cotabato have in custody a vital witness who holds the key to solve the mastermind behind the grenade attack on the United Church of Christ i the Philippines in the village of Pikit, North Cotabato, last week.

- Top Gear executive producer Andy Wilman released a statement regarding the Argentinian trip that got the hosts attacked by Falklands War vets over the plate number mishap. Read here.

Top Gear in Argentina

- In case you missed it, Tesla Motors announced the high-tech and more powerful version of the Model S called the Model S P85D which features Dual Motor for added performance and the added Autopilot feature that lets the car to run unmanned.

- Former Disney celeb Bridgit Mendler plans to make a difference this Christmas season by joining Save the Children's "Make the World Better With A Sweater" campaign.

- Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale collaborated with fashion firm Abercrombie & Fitch for National Bullying Prevention Month. She appeared in the 20-minute clip to spread the message about anti-bullying and "being an ally".

TTFN!!!

F1 2014: Russia GP

F1 2014 Russia GP

Russia's Sochi Autodrom is new for the 2014 season and even though this is a brand new location in the world of Formula 1, the spectators fall silent upon watching the suspense unfolds from the hearts of F1 racing drivers as the battle rages on. Williams' Valtteri Bottas set the fastest lap time of 1:40.896 but he placed 3rd while Mercedes' Hamilton placed 1st place ahead of teammate Rosberg.

A 1-2 finish is more than enough to clench the constructor's world champion title for the Mercedes F1 Team but it's not over yet for the team members as Lewis Hamilton's 17 points ahead of Nico Rosberg while Red Bull's Ricciardo is still in 3rd place overall for 199 points.

The next race will be at USA on the 2nd of November, 2014.

Report: http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2014/10/16494.html

Image: Formula 1 official

Forza Horizon 2: Fiesta ST at work

The Fiesta ST is one of the all-time greats from Ford and since it was introduced in North America last year, it garnered a new set of fans because of its nimble performance that a hot hatch should have and its EcoBoost engine that delivers a nippy power output that can get you through like a can of IRN BRU. If I have an evaluation, the Fiesta ST is definitely one of the latest hot hatches that won my heart not only because it's much more affordable than its big brother, the Focus ST, but it's because it's much more enjoyable to own than the other hot hatches no matter how powerful, how mobile, or how stylish they really are.



Like what Richard Hammond from Top Gear said, the Fiesta ST is simply brilliant and this car still remembers the key mantra of a hot hatch; it's not just what it does, it's how it makes you feel while it's doing it. That's sound good but because of the Fiesta's involvement in the world of rallying, not to mention Ken Block's usage for his Hoonigan mischief, it was labeled as a "Modern Rally" machine for all the wrong reasons but that's okay though because when I took it off the road, the Fiesta ST really is like a rally car in its own right...well, minus the rally part but never mind about that. You can be a Hoonigan a la Ken Block in this car if you have the right resources to make one out of it for a living. It may not be well capable enough to crush high-powered aggressors but this car always have the last laugh from its opposition. You never know how slippy this car can be if you have a nasty plot to take use of endless shortcuts provided in this beautiful Southern European scenery.

Speaking of which, it's time for a road trip to Sisteron and in order for the Fiesta to be fully prepared for the trip, extensive improvements have been done as well as some makeovers.



Yes. This is my Fiesta ST in FH2 after some extensive improvements on its performance as well as spending numerous man hours giving the Fiesta ST the makeover it truly deserve. Looks beautiful, eh? When players come seeing this in a car meet, they'll think I'm something special not to mention the extensive vinyl dressings on my Fiesta. I gave it some sponsorships, its racing numbers, and its very own UK plate number for individuality.

And yes, time to hit the road. See you in Sisteron!

 

Wow Mali! - October 12, 2014

On the October 12, 2014 episode of Wow Mali Lakas Ng Tama!

- MR. FU, KERI MO? - On this episode's Mr. Fu, Keri Mo? Mr. Fu challenges the public to survive having chunks of ice in their undies!

- SISITV - Viewers send in their funny home videos in this segment!

- MALINTADONG PINOY - Auditions to be part of the Wow Mali team continues on this segment!

- SAPAW SAYAW - Someone's stealing your moves and you just got served!

- EMOTE CONTROL: ANYTHING GHOST - Celeb Valeen Montenegro has some paranormal issues to deal with...Probably...

- PORTABLE WINDOW: ANO DAW?! - Insert Window Jokes here...

- JEEPY BIRTHDAY - In this jeepney, it's your birthday even if it isn't yours!

- GAME SHOW - You've been taken over by a voice-over and you're tasked to do silly things!

- SIGN KA NATAWA? - More funny signs spotted by the crew!

Forza Horizon 2: Huracan Warning

With the 5.2L V10 engine developing 602HP of power, top speed of 202mph, 0-60mph in three seconds, all-wheel drive, and dual-clutch transmission, the Lamborghini Huracan is the replacement of the Gallardo and it's named after a Mayan god, Spanish word for hurricane, or one of the famed bulls...and it's arrived in style on Forza Horizon 2 as the hero car of the game! We have gotten the chance to try out Lamborghini's latest creation on the Southern European landscape and we never felt so alive while spending precious amounts of time with this newborn supercar.



I have fell in love with the Huracan since the first time I drive this car on Forza Horizon 2 and for this car, it looks like it treated Southern Europe as its personal playground or a baby dome for some reason because we love to toy around numerous roads for days. If I want to evaluate the Huracan, I took part on a special monthly rival event called the Huracan Warning where we have to set the fastest time possible in a sprint run using none other than the car itself.



By my evaluation, the Huracan is one heck of a bewildering machine to drive and the sound of the 5.2L V10 engine sounds the same as the days of the Gallardo. Sounds sinister but it is glorious because there are only a few surviving machines using that V10 engine at this moment in time but because that V10 sounds more ancient, the Huracan really got what it takes to be a legend if we follow our hearts to achieve our goals in Horizon 2. Handling-wise, the all-wheel drive system keeps the Huracan well-balanced on different roads no matter what weather will hit us at it and it feels a lot more stable as well. However, there are some understeer issues faced with this machine but no matter, this newborn V10 Lambo risen from the ashes of the Gallardo is one heck of a Ridge Racer in all the right moves...minus the Ridge Racer part that I said because the Huracan is a real-world car we love to drive in the virtual fantasy world of FH2.

 

The Huracan really melts our hearts made of iron filings like a pack of Magnolia Quickmelt and a simple Quickfire recipe as seen on TV and metaphorically, it's like putting a Quickmelt on a Quickfire and that one really appeals to the larger crowd like hotcakes. Delicious...



No matter how many times I drove with the Huracan, this Lambo never fails to impress me. Driving one of these feels like I haven't slept in days and I've never felt so alive and intense while behind the wheel. My senses are now as sharp as knives and the Huracan really is as sharp as a rapier wielded by a marksman who is skilled in countless battles.

With the Huracan in FH2, facing off with this machine is like opening a new chapter for all things to come in Forza Horizon 2 and with the car and driver's hearts as one, it's like a whole new love story petrolheads looking forward to as they continue their quest to the Horizon Finale.

Doctor Who S08E08

Doctor Who S08E08

The episode is titled Mummy on the Orient Express and this episode sees The Doctor and Clara taking a ride on the space-age version of the Orient Express until a mummy kills someone within 66 seconds and it's up to The Doctor to solve this life-threatening puzzle and put a stop to it. That episode gave us the 66 seconds of thrills...literally.

We just noticed that jazz singer Foxes made a guest appearance on this episode. She even done her version of the 1979 hit song from Queen titled Don't Stop Me Now.



Man, let's hope her version of that song would make it on the soundtrack next year. Anyway, how does she impressed on her special appearance in this episode?

 

This episode is more of a murder-mystery case set in the space-age version of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express and if by Agatha Christie, The Doctor met her in the episode The Unicorn and the Wasp six years ago.

Also in that episode, The Doctor said something while facing off with the mummy. He said "are you my mummy?" and I swear I heard this one before. It was that phrase the gas-masked zombie said in one episode of the first series when Doctor Who revived 9 years ago.

Still, it was great for The Doctor to tell the truth to Clara about his reckless actions and we're glad that Clara is back to wanting to travel with the Doctor no matter what.

Anyway, here's the BTS for this episode:

NEXT EPISODE PREVIEW:

Tropa Mo Ko Nice Di Ba?! - October 11, 2014

On the October 11, 2014 episode of Tropa Mo Ko Nice Di Ba?!

- Heaven gags

- Mr. FB goes social overload to his officemates!

- The GANDUMB AND GANDUMBER girls are too dumb to answer a question!

- Tonight's Special Guest...Mommy D!

- Different situations when in the jeepney are explained

- The GANDUMB AND GANDUMBER girls are STILL too dumb to answer a question!

- Battle of the Brainless Celebrity Edition with Mommy D, Sherap, and Nura!

- The GANDUMB AND GANDUMBER girls don't know what corn is this.

- Poke-Pokan Na! in Bulong Ni Mahal!