Let's Do The News! (October 22, 2014)

The big scoop today...

- Back at the Hong Kong protests, student leaders said they're not take part in further talks with the government after accusing authorities of failing to make offers to finish those long-term protests that plunged the central.

- South Korea's Defense Ministry says they've pulled down a 43-year-old Christmas Tree that North Korea viewed as a propaganda warfare.

- Most of the government facilities in the Philippines are ready to take action if the Ebola Outbreak strikes through the nation, according to the Department of Health.

- Chinese-Filipino entrepreneur Antonio Tiu told a Senate hearing  that he paid an 11 million Philippine Peso downpayment for the controversial property in the Batangas province, which has ties to Vice President Jejomar Binay.

- According to the World Health Organization, a serum made from the blood of recovered Ebola patients could be available within weeks in Liberia, one of the countries worst hit by the virus.

- The United States defence department said they're observing a video that came from ISIS appearing to show militants in control of US weapons intended for Syrian Kurdish fighters. Some of 27 bundles in question containing small arms, ammunition, and other forms of weaponry. The Pentagon will be checking the truth behind this video...

- The state of Michigan bans Tesla cars to be on their roads as House Bill 5606 or Anti-Tesla bill was signed into law, meaning that all Tesla cars are banned on Michigan roads, even Detroit. Take that, Tesla!

Tesla Model S

- The iDOLM@STER ONE FOR ALL gets its 6th DLC Catalog, on sale this 28th of October! For this DLC catalog, EX Episode 2 is added with more solo performances with your favorite 765Pro idols. Check out your favorite idol's ULTIMATE APPEAL and while you're at it, you can score more points easily! They're divided into three sets. Set A consists of Haruka Amami, Ami Futami, Mami Futami, Ritsuko Akizuki, and Takane Shijou while Set B consists of Chihaya Kisaragi, Yayoi Takatsuki, Iori Minase, and Hibiki Ganaha and Set C consists of Azusa Miura, Yukiho Hagiwara, Miki Hoshii, and Makoto Kikuchi. Each set costs 1,667 Yen plus tax but if you want them all, the complete set will cost you 4,612 Yen plus tax.

Mirai Kasuga from The iDOLM@STER Million Live mobile game will be making a special appearance in this DLC catalog. Also, there are new outfits rolling out in this catalog such as Stelagard BDU, Wonder Marine Voyage, Windmill Lantana, Schoolgirl Wear, Halloween Tricker, My Baby's Breath, Lakeside Pansy, Monochrome Cowgirl, and Twinkle Sparkle. Last but not least, new songs rolling out such as Fate of the World, またね, キミはメロディ, and 魔法をかけて！

765Shop Catalog Vol. 6

- J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter spinoff, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, will be spawn as a trilogy of films with the first one set for 2016 showing while the final chapter will be spawn into two parts with the first one due in 2018 and the second one in 2020. We can't wait to get to know about the origins of the monsters from the Harry Potter universe.

- Takara Tomy added Scyther and Banette to their Pokemon XY Moncolle lineup and each will cost 330 Yen when they come out later this month.

Takara Tomy Pokemon XY Moncolle Banette

Takara Tomy Pokemon XY Moncolle Scyther

TTFN!!!

Let's Do The News! (October 21, 2014)

The big scoop today...

- Strong rains are pouring over the streets of Metro Manila and other neighboring areas on a Tuesday afternoon.

- Senator Nancy Binay condemned the Senate blue ribbon committee for being "one-side" and for giving preference to requests made by admin senators.

- The Supreme Court rejected the appeal of Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Gregory Ong to avert the earlier ruling dismissing him from his workforce.

- Embattled South African blade runner Oscar Pistorius has arrived at the courtroom to discover whether he faces imprisonment for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Judge Thokozile Masipa heard the prosecution call for a minimum 10-year imprisonment against a defence argument for community service and house arrest. Pistorius was convicted of homicide but cleared of murder.

- To celebrate BMW's recent win at the recently concluded 2014 DTM season, they've revealed a special edition M4 DTM Champion Edition painted in DTM colors in tribute to the winning car. Only 23 units will be made and it's quite a coincided because 23 is the number of the M4 DTM racer Marco Wittman drove on.

BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition

- I Didn't Do It actress Olivia Holt won this year's Teen Role Model Award at the 2014 Industry Dance Awards!

- IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Glalie (オニゴーリ) and Steelix (ハガネール) will get their own Mega Evolutions in the latest announcement from Pocket Monsters Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 3DS game, due next month. Mega Glalie features a Refrigerate ability to turn Normal-type attacks into Ice-type attacks while Mega Steelix, benefitted from its high offensive and defensive power, has a Sand Force ability so when Sandstorm kicks in, Steelix gets even more stronger and the use of its Iron Tail move will deliver a serious damage to its opposition.

Mega Glalie

Mega Steelix

- Slightly Mad Studios and Bandai Namco Games delayed the launch of Project CARS, one of the most anticipating racing games for next-gen consoles, to March 2015. The delay was done to position away from the competitive holiday scene dominated by household names while the team behind this game are working for some quality improvements.

Project Cars

- Merlin's Colin Morgan will star in the upcoming AMC TV show, Humans, the American remake of the Swedish sci-fi drama Real Humans.

- IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Filipina teen Marlisa Punzalan was crowned the winner on the 6th season of THE X FACTOR AUSTRALIA. That's another Filipino who won on The X Factor from a different country since...that OFW caregiver named Rose Fostanes who won in the Israeli version of the said reality show. That impressed us all.

TTFN!!!

Honda's Odyssey is now 20 years old!

The Honda Odyssey first launched in the 20th of October, 1994, to the Japanese market and sold worldwide a few moments later. During the days of the Japanese economic crisis in the 90's, when the government imposed severe constraints on the vehicle's size and overall concept, the Odyssey is made to be a smaller minivan that was well received in its home market. 2014 marks the Honda Odyssey's 20th birthday and lets check out five generations of Honda Odyssey in honor of its 20th anniversary.

1st generation/RA1-RA5 (1994-1999) - The first generation was more of a taller estate wagon rather than the minivan when it was launched in the 20th of October, 1994, and it was offered with either a 2.2L or a 2.3L VTEC engine while mated with a 4-speed gearbox. In October 1997, the Prestige version was offered and it's powered by a 3.0L V6 engine developing a measly 200HP of power.

1st-generation Odyssey (1994-1999)

2nd generation/RA6-RA9 (1999-2003) - Right before the rise of Y2K, the Honda Odyssey has been regenerated for its 2nd generation and for this generation, this is nothing more of an updated version of the first on but it's 85mm longer and 10mm wider than the previous model. The engine choices were a 2.3L 4-cylinder engine and the 3.0L V6 engine now producing 210HP of power output. Available transmission types were either a 4-speed or a 5-speed AT. There's even a flagship Absolute model introduced as well,

2nd-generation Odyssey (1999-2003)

3rd-generation (2003-2008)/RB1-RB2 - The 3rd generation Odyssey is now more sleeker and more dynamic than the last model. Introduced in autumn 2003, it was the first time this generation features cruise control. The V6 engine was thrown away and it's offered only with a 2.4L engine where in the Absolute model produces 200PS of power. Aside from the 5-speed automatic available for 4WD models, it was the first time this generation is equipped with the CVT gearbox for fuel efficiency purposes.

3rd-generation Odyssey (2003-2008)

4th-generation/RB3-RB4 (2008-2013) - While essentially an improved version of the last model, the fourth-generation Odyssey is all about being a stylish family mover in all the right places. Although the CVT is now the only gearbox available, the 4th generation Odyssey is powered by a K24A (four-cylinder DOHC i-VTEC) engine that produces a power output of 127kW(173PS)/6,000rpm, torque output of 222Nm(22.6kg-m)/4,300rpm, and fuel economy of 13.2km/L based on Japan's 10-15 Mode Scale. The Odyssey Absolute uses the same K24A engine but produces a power output of 151kW(206PS)/7,000rpm, torque output of 232Nm(23.7kg-m)/4,300rpm, and fuel economy of 11.4km/L. Most FF models come with a CVT while 4WD models come with a 5-speed Automatic Transmission. Both the Odyssey Absolute and the Odyssey Absolute 4WD come with a flappy-paddle 5-speed AT as well.

4th-generation Odyssey (2008-2013)

5th-generation/RC1-RC2 (2013-onwards) - Launched last year, the fifth-generation Odyssey has now been transformed from once a target against the Wish and Premacy into a flagship minivan which targets against the Nissan Elgrand and the Toyota Alphard. Even though it's bigger than the predecessors, the new model is the first ever Odyssey to feature dual-sliding doors. It features a brand new 2.4L i-VTEC engine made under the EARTH DREAMS TECHNOLOGY banner and for the Absolute model, which is the top-of-the-line model for the new Odyssey, it promises class-leading fuel economy of 14.0km/L in JC08 Mode standards.

5th-generation Odyssey (2013-present)

In celebration of the Honda Odyssey's 20th anniversary, they've launched a special edition model based on the flagship Absolute model. For the special edition model, it features Berlina Black-colored opening front grille, fog light ring, black chrome rear emblem, 20th anniversary emblems on the sides, special 17-inch aluminum wheels, special color combination sheet on the insides (prime x smooth fabric), and a special violet-colored lighting meter.

Honda Odyssey Absolute 20th Anniversary

The special edition model starts at 3,356,400 Japanese Yen (around $34,000).

Report: http://autoc-one.jp/news/1937127/

The 2014-2015 Seattle International Auto Show

A few days ago, we went to the CenturyLink Field Event Center to take part at the annual Seattle International Auto Show to check out a whole array of new and exciting models on display for the Washingtonian motoring public. For me, I spent the whole time taking pics on the best cars displayed on the show just for the fun of it.

For the rest of the pics: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.727907717302829.1073741977.119605654799708&type=1&l=4704411c5d





My video highlights:

Goin Bulilit - October 19, 2014

On the October 19, 2014 episode of Goin Bulilit...

- Bulilits playing through the walls...

- Ferry gags

- Goin Bulilit MV of Kapag Tumibok Ang Puso

- Legal questions answered in IKAW AT ANG BUTAS with Atty. Butas Mauricio!

- Pilosopo Tasyo and Syota has some tips on how to find out if your kid is not going to school and went to somewhere else...

- Ang Anchor jokes

Nonito Donaire lost to fight against Nicholas Walters

Nonito Donaire

Nonito Donaire, one of the Philippines' boxing superstars was knocked out by his opponent Nicholas Walters after six rounds on a boxing match held at the Stub Hub Center in Carson, California. Donaire did well on the first two rounds but the uppercut Walters unleashed made the Fil-Am boxer kiss the ground to utter defeat.

Report: http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/boxing-results-nonito-donaire-battered-to-defeat-by-nicholas-walters-in-six-rounds/

Image: Boxing News

Doctor Who S08E09

Doctor Who S08E09

We got the chance to see a toughened-up Clara Oswald (Jenna Coleman) on this episode where Clara takes The Doctor's place to investigate a mysterious menace hidden beneath the walls. She took his role temporarily because The Doctor (Peter Capaldi) is stuck in the TARDIS' shrinking dimension, that's why they're going to investigate the cause of this.

Still, we got to enjoy the tiny TARDIS in this episode. Seems to us that we do have a TARDIS toy in our collection somewhere. We also learned that the TARDIS has an emergency feature called Siege Mode. Siege Mode renders the TARDIS into a small cube when the power was cut off. It was very desperate but good thing, all the energy from those dimensional enemies, which The Doctor calls them The Boneless, got the TARDIS alive and kicking.

BTS from this episode:

NEXT EPISODE PREVIEW:

Forza Horizon 2: Good To Be Bad

The Jaguar F-Type Coupe is one of the most highly anticipated cars of 2014 and it's definitely one of the must-haves if we got the cash to roll in one of these. The top-of-the-line model, the F-Type R Coupe has the same supercharged 5.0L V8 engine from the XKR-S and it's a growler to drive on the city streets and on the open roads. We really wish we want one of those but thanks to the Mobil 1 Car Pack on Forza Horizon 2, we now have the chance to drive Jaguar's latest sportscar that puts the XKR-S to shame and I shall now demonstrate by driving the F-Type R Coupe on its special monthly events made specifically for this car and it takes place somewhere in Nice.





So, the F-Type Coupe. What's my experience upon driving one in Forza Horizon 2? For me, not only I felt happy upon driving it but I've never felt so alive to be behind the wheel of Jaguar's latest sportscar famed for its "Good To Be Bad" tagline. I mean come on, you saw one in the ads a few months ago, right? Anyway, the F-Type R Coupe is definitely one of the most enjoyable cars I can drive on Forza Horizon 2 and judging by that snarling noise from its supercharged V8 engine, it sounds oh so sinister indeed. I could just spend all day listening to that noise from its Active Sport Exhaust. It never gets old so easily.



So, what about handling? Well, because this is a V8-powered growler, the F-Type R Coupe is too dynamic and even a slight mistake can cost you so you need to be more focused while handling the F-Type because of its massive torque that causes too much wheelspin at the start if you don't get the launch right. You need to work on your timing to get this car off smoothly but getting off is utter irrelevance because the dynamic character is not suitable for a novice. If you're brave enough to master the F-Type R Coupe, this shouldn't be a problem and when you're not racing, you can pull some amazing tricks on the open space like for example, the Aerodrome.



In my evaluation, the Jaguar F-Type Coupe is a British sports car worth enjoyable to drive on Forza Horizon 2 when it comes to its snarl, its power, its performance, and the way this car enjoys in the Horizon Festival. With this car, you know that it feels "Good to be Bad" in Forza Horizon 2 and when other people noticed your ride, even at Car Meets, they'll know that you are more of a bad guy in the Southern European landscape. I really love to drive this Jaguar more than I can ever have in this game.

"Take the Polidont Challenge"

On the October 17, 2014 episode of Bubble Gang...

- Counseling gags

- Mr. Assimo meets the car dealer.

- The Tolpu Bros. are addressing a complaint about a litterbug neighbor in T3 NYO.

- Lala Ytera still messing up with the gals

- Bubble Gang Flashback Friday!

- Istambay, Istambay sa Looban, Kapit na, bagong isyu na naman, May seksing babae sa tambayan, Laman siya ng lahat ang...CHISMISAN?!

- Bubble Gang does Polident Dental Adhesives by spoofing this commercial as POLIDONT! Take the Polidont Challenge.

- Mr. Matapobre says "Walang Mayamang Salbahe".

- Don Cantoni has some serious issues with the gardener...

- Brod Pete and his pals are answering life's biggest questions in ANG BAGONG DATING DOON INTERNATIONAL!

Top Gear USA: Weekend Race Cars

The boys of Top Gear USA are finding out which of the cars they've bought can be a potential weekend race car and the winner gets the chance to drive a Bowler in the Scottish highlands. Tanner opted a Mazda NB MX-5 Miata (known to Japanese as the Roadster) while Rut goes for the Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon and Adam opts for the classic Beetle.

Let's cut things short about what just happened in this episode; Tanner won the first challenge where they have to drive through a track one-handed, Adam won the second challenge where they have to drive a muddy straight, Rut won the third challenge takes place on an off-road track with high elevations, and in the final challenge involving a downhill soapbox derby, Tanner wins and he's the man to drive the Bowler EXR-S on the Scottish highlands.

On the Scottish highlands, Tanner and the Bowler are taking on a dirtbike to prove who's superior and it's a one-sided race. It was really a one-sided one and Tanner and the EXR-S made a close call win against a dirt bike. Only just!!!

Let's Do The News! (October 17, 2014)

The big scoop today...

- Ban Ki-moon, the United Nations Secretary General has called on global leaders to provide one billion dollars to fight against the Ebola Outbreak, which the UN had warned that it will reach about 10,000 victims in December.

- Police officers in Hong Kong have cleared one of the three main roads blocked by pro-democracy protesters. They've removed barricades and tents on the main road in Kowloon earlier as they've met little resistance from a small number of protesters at the site.

- Ground strikes in Baghdad is raising concerns that the US air strike in Iraq and Syria against ISIS aren't going so smoothly as the blasts killed at least 18 people and injured 66 others.

- A man charged a month ago in an Australian Court with supporting ISIS is facing a fresh accusation that he also planned a terrorist attack somewhere in Australia.

- According to Senator Antonio Trillanes, Vice President Jejomar Binay used his meeting with the Philippine President Benigno Aquino III early this week to stop the probe on DOJ secretary Leila De Lima.

- The Infiniti Q50, or known to you and me as the Nissan Skyline V37, will be taking on the British Touring Car Championship as Nissan's luxury brand will send two Q50 sedans for next year's season.

Q50 goes BTCC

- Japanese toymaker Takara Tomy announced some latest addition to their Pokemon XY MonColle lineup. For October 2014 release, expect MonColle figures of Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Mega Banette, and Talonflame. Each costs 330 Yen except for Mega Banette, which costs 650 Yen.

Takara Tomy Pokemon XY MonColle Talonflame

Takara Tomy Pokemon XY MonColle Zapdos

Takara Tomy Pokemon XY MonColle Moltres

Takara Tomy Pokemon XY MonColle Articuno

Takara Tomy Pokemon XY MonColle Mega Banette

Also keep an eye out for the Mega Evolution Collection Vol.1 where, for just 3,250 Yen when it's in stores this month, you can have five figures of Mega Evolved Pokemon such as Mega Charizard X (my personal favorite), Mega Scizor, Mega Gardevoir (possibly the most beautiful of the Mega Evolved Pokemon), Mega Ampharos, and Mega Mewtwo Y.

Takara Tomy Pokemon XY MonColle
Mega Evolution Collection Vol. 1

- IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Shooting for the third season of the BBC America original series, Orphan Black, is underway!

- The third rape complaint against actor and It's Showtime presenter Vhong Navarro has been rejected.

- Polo Ravales admitted that he negotiates with ABS-CBN execs and there's a high possibility that he will leave GMA after 19 years.

TTFN!!!

Forza Horizon 2: Barn Find #01

As you continue your Horizon journey on the French village of Sisteron, you picked up a Barn Find Rumor about an abandoned Renault Alpine A110 located somewhere in the vicinity of Sisteron. It took me numerous travels to decipher that barn find rumor and that barn find in question is located 2.2 miles from the Sisteron Horizon Hub.



If you found the barn find, wait for a couple of moments until you'll get a notification saying that the barn find you found has been restored. If you received that notification, head to the nearest Horizon hub and claim your legendary machine for use to drive in the game. There are 10 total barn finds scattered throughout Southern Europe. Can you find them all?



Anyway, let's talk about the Renault Alpine A110, the first barn find in Horizon 2 and a legendary rally classic most Forza fans can't wait to get their hands on.

The roots of the A110 began in the 50's when a Renault dealer named Jean Redele pursue his dreams as a rally driver and his tweaked 4CV, despite its size, was capable enough to win an Alpine rally against numerous opposition which had eight cylinders and four or five litre engines. He won 15 races including the Liege-Rome-Liege rally and the Italian Mile Miglia, quite an achievement he done.

Moments later, Redele developed his first prototype Alpine with some of the components lifted from his 4CV, called the A106. Over 200 A106 models was made, in coupe and open-top convertible. Soon afterwards, the A108 was launched as the successor of the A106. The A108 uses components from the Renault Dauphine and it was available first as a cabriolet and only later as a hardtop coupe.

With the introduction of the much more sportier Renault 8 in 1962, Alpine was decided to build the A110 because it was the synthesis of the past two machines; the A106 and A108 and even in modern standards, this old machine still has the magic touch. Yes, it still has the touch. The A110 uses components from the Renault 8 and it featured a steel backbone chassis with a fiberglass body. The engine. Early models come with the R8-sourced engines, namely a 1.1L, a 1.2L and a 1.3L 4-cylinder engines. They were fitted with two 40 DCOE Weber carburettors, Type 80 exhaust manifold, and a hemispheric cylinder head with spark plugs, created by Amedee Gordini.

Two cars a week were being produced in 1964 and sales of the A110 are in record high because of its involvement in motorsports so that's why in 1968, Jean Redele built a new factory that produces six to eight Alpines a day.

In the year 1966, Alpine entered five specially-built prototypes of the A110 to take on the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Having spent 24 hours of struggle on the track, those Alpines are fighting like rapiers and they're doing this to wave the flag of Renault in Le Mans. It was an excellent year for Renault because after racing for 24 hours, it was 1-2-3 punch for Alpine having consumed the least amount of fuel. Again, a remarkable feat for a small company.

With Renault completed the buyout for Alpine, the A110 faced its greatest moment yet and that is taking on the World Rally Championship where it scored eight wins out of 13 events since 1973. It was great at first until the global energy crisis plunged the fate of this tiny car. Sales of sports cars are in all time low when the oil crisis looms and speed limits are first introduced.

With Renault took control of Alpine, tough decisions were made about the future of Alpine and that's why they've created the less-successful A310 which placed the end of the A110's story.

Guess we'll leave it here but it's time for me to give Dieppe's pride some more love in present-day Southern Europe and I used this car in the Classic Rally championship, the one were Fulvias and Stratoses are king. To do that, some improvements to be made to make the A110 competitive.



I decided to give it some originality when it comes to create liveries specifically for the Horizon Festival but it doesn't matter because it's already as competitive as it was five decades ago. Trust me on this, the A110 is a legend worth driving for and you'll fall in love with its lightweight bodywork and its nimble mobility that will slice the opposition like butter. It maybe old enough to be in the museum but you're feel free to throw a boatload of cash into customizing it.