Sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro

Transformer's Bumblebee gets a brand new makeover as Chevrolet's iconic pony car, the Camaro, has been regenerated for its sixth generation with new look, new choices, and a whole new take on the legendary muscle car that has been the longtime competitor to the Ford Mustang. Question is, is it any good?

2016 Chevrolet Camaro

For the first time in Camaro history, and sounds sacrilege for muscle car fans like us, there is now a 2.0L turbo engine available and this engine produces 275hp of power, about 35hp less than the Ford Mustang 2.3L EcoBoost. Shoddy, why would introduced a turbocharged engine in the Camaro that does less than the Mustang's? Anyway, if you don't prefer the turbocharged route, there's also a 3.6L V6 engine delivering 335HP of power and for the true muscle cars fans, a Corvette-derived 6.2L V8 on the SS version producing 455HP of power and same amount for torques.

Which means at any speed, at any gear change, this V8-powered Camaro does the job very well and spoils the Ford Mustang GT for its sumptuous lunch. Yeah, baby. That's a sumptuous V8 engine only Chevrolet's iconic muscle car can deliver. Seems that this car's taking a lesson from its big brother, the Corvette. Of course, depending on the engine choices, the new Camaro can be mated with either an old-school 6-speed manual gearbox or an 8-speed automatic gearbox. What are the odds? No matter the transmission choices, the new Camaro is all about adaptability fused with anticipation that will leave the opposition shuddered.

2016 Chevrolet Camaro

Thanks to its all-new lightweight platform, the new model is up to 390lbs lighter and 28% stiffer than the previous model and when joined forces with the most sophisticated suspension system and performance technologies, it has transformed into a decent handling car that can smoke out the European sports cars through the corners without all the drama infused. Again, that is one heck of a sumptuous feast General Motors offered for this new model. Of course, because this is a high-tech sports car, the Camaro offers different driving modes such as Sport, Tour, Snow/Ice, and for the SS model, Track, where every bit and bob on the new Camaro starting to unravel and you'll gonna need some skills to push this car to the limit. There's so much to love about how the Camaro performs not just a sportscar but as a grand tourer that you can use it anytime, anywhere, as long as you're not a show-off.

2016 Chevrolet Camaro interior

2016 Chevrolet Camaro interior

The Camaro is all about being a great car for your next day-off but for day-to-day use, it takes some tough love to getting used to because if you pull out at the set of lights, people will start taking notice of you once you got off. Same thing goes when stuck in traffic because this new look is all about nostalgia rebooted just like what the previous model did.

It sure is a great car, even when it has a introductory price of 25,700 US Dollars, but the new Camaro has some new roles to deal with ever since it got regenerated from being Bumblebee from the Transformers films. It may take time before the producers managed to have this car reprising the iconic role for their fifth Transformers film but in the meantime, it should be a more busy bee for the road and track before it's ready for show time.

Available colors: Silver Ice Metallic, Summit White, Black, Nightfall Gray Metallic, Red Hot, Blue Velvet Metallic, Hyper Bule Metallic, Garnet Red Tintcoat, Bright Yellow, and Mosaic Black Metallic.

Photo: General Motors

At the top of the Columbia Center

A few days ago, me and my sister Bea, alongside a relative of hours, went to the Columbia Center for some sightseeing for a few hours. Yes, I know. It's my first time being in Seattle's tallest buildings which is twice the size of the iconic Space Needle.

The Columbia Center was opened on the 2nd of March, 1985, It is a 76-story building that has a height of 933' or 967' to tip (287.4264m) and it was currently the second tallest structure on the US West Coast.

Like most buildings, the Columbia Center is a business center where top companies from around the globe claim their businesses here and while this building is business-focused, it's still one of the best tourist destinations in the Pacific Northwest because there's a Sky View Observatory located at the 73rd floor. In here, visitors can get a bird's eye view of the entire Seattle. Here are some of the bits and bobs I've captured during my day at the Sky View Observatory.



And now, a wonderful view of Seattle while at the Sky Deck Observatory of the Columbia Center.



Love a good view from the top, don't you agree? Anyway, I hope you guys enjoyed the scenic view from the 73rd floor of Seattle's tallest building and if you have the time, why not stop by and enjoy the view? It doesn't sound much but it's the best seat in the house.

Columbia Center
701 5th Ave,
Seattle, WA 98104

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On the November 20, 2015 episode of Bubble Gang...

- Bugbugan gags

- RJ Padilla takes on Tsugi o Chorva!

- Mr. Assimo's gone laglag-bala!

- Expectation vs. Reality scenarios.

- His family is a bunch of celebrities so behave yourselves.

- Desiree the Binatilya and pals go gay bar-hopping.

- A very complicating audition leaves the judges questioning what might have been.

- The clumsy man ruins the lunch time with his mates.

- What's the point about planting a bullet on random people in the airport?

Let's Do The News! (November 20, 2015)

- An open widower from a Parisian widower to the killers of his wife in last week's Paris attacks went viral. In the letter, the widow told the militants that they stole the life of an exceptional person, the love of his life and the mother of his son. The letter also states that he will not give them the gift of hating them, since responding to hatred with anger would be to give in to the same ignorance that has made them what they are.

- Meanwhile, French prosecutors confirmed that Abdelhamid Abaaoud, the key suspect behind the Paris attacks, died in the major police operation in Saint-Denis on Wednesday. Abaaoud is suspected to have played a key role in the terror attacks that killed 129 people.

- According to media reports from Turkey, the Islamic State planned to attack places in the southern city of Antalya during the G20 summit. Reports told that the militants are planning suicide bombings at hotels where the leaders stayed and sightseeing facilities in the city. They learned about the plan while analyzing electronic data seized in an investigation in a bomb attack in Ankara last month.

- The Federal Bureau of Investigation urged Americans to stay calm, saying there is no link between Paris attackers and the US as they are not aware of any credible threat in the United States of a Paris-style attack. Few moments ago, the Islamic State released online videos suggesting of pre-emptive attacks on New York and Washington.

- Business tycoon and frontrunner for the Republican presidential candidate for next year's elections, Donald Trump, mulls implementing a database system tracking Muslims in the United States.

- BMW showcased a Concept Compact Sedan at this week's Auto Guangzhou 2015. It previews a potential front-wheel drive saloon in the lineup.

- Banana Split comedian Jobert Austria was involved in a car crash somewhere in Quezon City when the front of his car crashed in a concrete barrier.

- Tomorrow on Eat Bulaga's kalyeserye, Lola Nidora and Tidora got invited to a sumptuous lunch in Lola Babah's mansion. What's the plot about these two got invited to the mansion of Alden's grandma? Could be a sign that Cindy Kournikova's going to marry Alden? You'll have to find out tomorrow....

TTFN!!!

Pokemon Rumble World

Pokemon Rumble World

It's the biggest and the most enjoyable Pokemon Rumble adventure ever and on this latest installment of the Pokemon Rumble games, YOU are the star of the story and so is everyone in the kingdom of Pokemons and as the hero of the story, you set off an adventure to foil the Magician's plot to take over the kingdom, while you collect toy Pokemons and use them to your advantage. Thanks to Streetpass and Spotpass, eveyone's Mii can join in the fun in the kingdom of Pokemon. Who knows how many Miis you'll encounter here.

Of course, Pokemon Rumble World (日本名：みんなのポケモンスクランブル) is available at the Nintendo eShop as a free download so why you may ask that there is now a physical packaged version of the said game? Simple, really. It's the full package of Pokemon Rumble World for those who haven't played it for the very first time and for the packaged version, you receive 3,000 Poke Diamonds (in-game premium currency that you can buy it on the eShop) for use to purchase upgrades and new balloons that can take you to different areas and collect many toy Pokemons for your own liking. In later parts of the game, you can use Poke Diamonds to purchase Mega Stones on selected Pokemons, learn new moves you've encountered to your Pokemon, and in rare cases, restore rusty Pokemon to make them usable.

In tradition of Pokemon Rumble games, it takes luck to collect certain toy Pokemons and when they reached the boss area, you just have to pray that you've made it wobbly enough to grab it or if you're lucky, you might see some sparkles on the boss toy Pokemon, meaning that it's a sign that you are going to grab it 100 percent. Simply collecting it isn't enough because as you keep playing, toy Pokemons (including ones you've already own) becoming more powerful so it's crucial that you can keep collecting and use it on tougher quests and battle royales.

There are 719 Pokemon to collect from Bulbasaur to Diancie as well as Pokemon with different forms such as Castform, Keldeo, Vivillon, Burmy, Gastrodon, and others. Just how many toy Pokemons can you collect, keep playing and find which is your favorite. If you think your toy Pokemon of your choosing is your favorite, you can show it to the world via Mii Settings on the Profile.

The packaged version of Pokemon Rumble World is available now for 3,700 Yen and apart from the full game, it comes loaded with 3,000 Poke Diamonds as well as other perks. Be the star in this game and have fun collecting as many toy Pokemons as you want!

Let's Do The News! (November 19, 2015)

- In the final day of the APEC Summit, the world leaders finished their meeting and issued a joint declaration for building inclusive economies, building sustainable and resilient communities, and strengthening collaboration.

- Police in Honduras detained five Syrian males traveling on false Greek passports. They're investigating these men whether they've involved with terrorism. Honduras is often on the route used by refugees and migrants trying to reach American soil.

- The British government mulls closing of all coal-fired power plants by 2025 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which is part of The Energy and Climate Change Department's phase-out plan.

- Back to the Paris attacks, the investigation into last week's terror attacks is focusing on an apparent mastermind and two other men believed to be on the run. The French police raided a building in Saint-Denis, acting on information that Abdelhamid Abaaoud was hiding in the building.

- Russian airstrikes in Syria destroyed about 500 oil tanker trucks of the Islamic State militant group. These trucks were en route from a Syrian oil field managed by the militant group to an oil refinery in Iraq.

- The Islamic State released a photo of what could be an improvised explosive used to bring down a Russian passenger plane last month. Moments ago, the Russians believed that a bomb brought down the plane, crashing through the Sinai Peninsula in eastern Egypt, killing all 224 people on board.

- In case you missed the recent Eat Bulaga Kalyeserye, it's AlDub's 18th weeksary and Alden and Yaya Dub gone on a date in the backstage of Broadway Centrum! It was a fantastic date to remember until...Cindy Kournikova came back and wants a piece of it. It was one helluva battle of the sweeper models until Cindy said the unthinkable, she's engaged to Alden and now she wants to marry him! What happens next? Tune in next time and find out!

- There's a new Nendoroid based on one of the ships from the KanColle franchise and this time it's Fubuki as seen in the TV series last January! Orders are now open for booking and it's priced at 4,444 Yen plus tax. She'll be arriving this June 2016.

Nendoroid Fubuki (Animation ver.)

- Let's take the King's Sword now! The November update on the PS3-exclusive free-to-play Ace Combat Infinity is now live featuring three new aircrafts (A-6E Intruder, F-35A Lightning II, and the F-15SE Silent Eagle), new Hard difficulty on the Weapons Base Assault, and the new "Excalibur Onslaught" Special Raid Mission, among many other improvements.

- Disney Junior will air a TV special of their upcoming TV series due next year and set in the world of The Lion King, titled The Lion Guard. The TV special introduces a cub named Kion and his animal friends Beshte, Ono, Fuli, and Bunga, as they set on a remarkable quest to explore, rescue, and protect animals in the Pride Lands. Of course, since this is set in the world of The Lion King, familiar faces are bound to appear including Timon and Pumbaa. The Lion Guard TV special will air on the 22nd of November on Disney Channel and watch for the TV series coming to Disney Junior next year. Check local listings.

TTFN!!!

Super GT 2015 highlights

For eight rounds, this 2015 season of the Super GT race series has been quite a thrilling feat for JDM lovers everywhere who just can't get enough of Japanese (or foreign) touring cars racing through Asia's finest racetracks. From GT500 favorites such as the Nissan GT-R, Lexus RC-F, and the Honda NSX, to peculiar GT300 machines such as the Toyota Prius, Mercedes SLS AMG, to Honda CR-Z, no one said that any touring car race is more exciting than the Super GT series.

Here's the quick digest of the eight-round Super GT 2015 season from start to finish. On the first round of the Super GT 2015 season in Okayama, the #32 KeePer TOM'S RC F placed 1st in the GT500 class with the #31 TOYOTA PRIUS apr GT placed 1st in the GT300 class. In Fuji Speedway for the 2nd round,  the #1 MOTUL AUTECH GT-R for the GT500 class and the #10 GAINER TANAX GT-R for the GT300 class are the winners for the second round. In Round 3 at Thailand, the #46 S Road MOLA GT-R (GT500) and the #3 B-MAX NDDP GT-R (GT300) stood out to become winners. The fourth round back at Fuji sees the victory of the #24 D'station ADVAN GT-R in GT500 and the #55 ARTA CR-Z GT in GT300. In Suzuka for round five, it's a kudos for the #36 PETRONAS TOM'S RC F and the #`0 GAINER TANAX GT-R. Sixth round in Sugo is a lucky round for the #100 RAYBRIG NSX CONCEPT-GT and the  #25 VivaC 86 MC. The semi-finals at Autopolis sees impressive wins for the #1 MOTUL AUTECH GT-R and the #3 B-MAX NDDP GT-R. And finally, in the final round at Twin Ring Motegi, the #37 KeePer TOM'S RC F scored a win at the GT500 class while the #31 TOYOTA PRIUS apr GT performed brilliantly in the GT300 class.

#1 MOTUL Autech GT-R

The winner of the 2015 Super GT season is the #1 MOTUL Autech GT-R for the GT500 class, driven by Tsugio Matsuda and Ronnie Quintarelli while the GT300 overall winner goes to the #10 GAINER TANAX GT-R, driven by Andre Couto and Katsumasa Chiyo. A back-to-back win for Nissan! Well done!

Photo: Nissan Motor Corporation