Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Forza Horizon 3: The last Midnight Battle car



Here it is! This is the fourth and the last Midnight Battle car to win in Forza Horizon 3 and by the looks of it, it's a powerful hypercar known as the Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SV. Before explaining what's what, care to see how I got this Italian steel into the fray?


Known to be the last Murcielago ever made before being replaced by the Aventador, the LP670-4 SV's 670HP 6.5L V12 engine sounds as glorious as it were five decades ago since the Miura and by unleashing the roar of its ancient V12 engine, you can really go fast on a straight line like a bloodhound and because it has four-wheel drive, the Murcielago SV can really brave through any weather it see fit, although by Horizon standards, it can be a lot tricky to pull one off on problematic road conditions but you'll be a lot fine learning to drive an all-weather hypercar that knows how to break its limits.



Speaking of which, the Lamborghini Murcielago SV is just one of the selected cars on Forza Horizon 3 to have upgrade presets on it and what I found here that it comes with a special Liberty Walk body kit made specifically for a Murcielago like this one. With all that shouty exterior design combined with the feral power output equivalent of an ultra hard difficulty setting on a rhythm game you often played, I might imagine that I am having a hard time handling this car but since this is a four-wheel drive car, feels like it's becoming "piece of cake" than "come get some." Know what I mean?

Anyway, to celebrate my completion of all four Midnight Battles from all corners of the Down Under, I've arrange a special championship made for them. Turns out, even though it's invited for those who are unlocked after winning Midnight Battles, only the E36 M3 and the Murcielago SV got the memo. Anyway, time to roll the camera because this is going to be their moment to shine. Roll the tape!



Well, that was a climactic way to finish all the street races throughout the Land Down Under and put them to good use on festival routes with a little imagination. Speaking of which, while I'm pulling this one off, looks like I got my spot at the Final Showcase and oh no! I forgot to tape the whole finale! Oh well, it was just a showcase event, anyway. Who knew that the finale is not just a final race but rather a showcase event involving a Polaris RZR XP against a blimp? But it was just too awesome to miss an event that I won and not to record it.

Don't worry because to fill this thing in, I will come up with a compilation of showcase events to show how much I worked hard for to bring Horizon Australia on the spotlight. While I'm working on it, I am very honored to see how much manpower I spent driving the best cars throughout this career and while winter really is coming, feels like my work here is never done because there are so much on the list to check, cars to drive, roads to explore, and challenges to complete.

Even though the finale has accomplished spectacularly, this festival will go on without pause until the last event has been played.

Monday, November 7, 2016

Jubilee of Mercy: Jubilee for Prisoners

The Extraordinary Holy Year of Mercy kicks off today at the Vatican City with the opening of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica.
Jubilee of Mercy logo


June 6, 2016. As the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy is drawing to an end this month, the Jubilee of Prisoners took place at the St. Peter's Basilica with Pope Francis celebrated the occasion with a mass for the inmates seeking hope and for the authorities to grant clemency for prisoners who committed their sins.


Pope Francis, following his Mass for prisoners in St. Peter's Basilica, addressed for better prison conditions and asked global authorities to consider granting clemency to eligible prisoners to respect the inmates' dignity. He emphasized the importance of the need for a criminal justice that opens hope and re-insertion for the felons who committed crimes in the past.

Further reading:
As the Jubilee for Prisoners will mark as one of the final events of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, most of the Holy Doors from all Catholic churches across the world will be closed on the 13th of November and on the 20th of November, the closing ceremony will take place at the St. Peter's Basilica, marking the end of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, an event where Catholics from across the world will open their hearts and spread mercy to those in need.

Let's Do The News! (November 7, 2016)


- What's going on with President Rodrigo Duterte lately? Right now, he signed an executive order establishing a new Bangsamoro Transition Commision to replace the original 15-member panel tasked with drafting the legal foundation of the future of Mindanao's Bangsamoro government, As he pushes for the BBL, Duterte said that his rivals in the May elections failed to make Mindanao a priority, adding he wants the Bangsamoro Basic Law to hurdle Congress quickly. Then. after his Cabinet members voted in favor of doing so, President Duterte announced that he will sign the Paris Agreement to combat climate change. He originally opposed it and vows to meet environment conditions without it.

- Vice President Leni Robredo condemned the death of Albuera Mayor Rolando Espinosa Sr., saying the integrity of Criminal Investigation and Detection Group is now in question.

- One of the legal counsels of Senator Leila de Lima explained that President Duterte's immunity cannot be used as a shield from his lawful acts. De Lima filed a petition before the Supreme Court against Duterte, testing his immunity from criminal prosecution.

- The FBI says that Democratic Presidential Nominee Hillary Clinton should not be charged for her use of a private email server for government work during her tenure as Secretary of State.

- Turkish strongman Recep Tayyip Erdogan remains defiant in the face of mounting criticism by the West over his crackdowns on dissenters.

- 24 people are killed in two separate suicide attacks by the Islamic State militants in Iraq.

TTFN!!!

Forza Horizon 3: Go looking for some Heavy Slamming



The new Cadillac CTS-V sports saloon may look like a posh executive saloon fit enough to drive through financial districts like a business mogul taking charge with whatever means necessary but while this maybe a business mogul's crony, hiding behind his business suit is a wild hooligan who lives by his rules. Insanity is what best describe this new CTS-V and if you're not very careful with it, this feral beast will throw you out to the woods and left you for dead. Under the bonnet lies a similar 6.2L Supercharged V8 engine that you get from a Chevrolet Corvette C7 Z06 but it produces 640HP of power and 630lb-ft of torque, while mated to an 8-speed gearbox.

While this maybe the most powerful Cadillac ever made but watching its insanity unfolded is like ripping off the businesswear and in return, a street thug getup that makes you look like a bad boy looking for some ultra violence. Okay, enough talk about that now because while I'm trying to get a hold with the CTS-V, and on the subject of my day off, some makeovers had to be done to keep the insane businessman looking at its best.







Okay, still insane as ever but on the plus note, a touch of Love Live Sunshine's Mari Ohara adds some spice and Western humor to it. I really love the idea of turning a normal CTS-V into a special CTS-V featuring the same color theme as Mari Ohara from Love Live Sunshine because between you and me, her American accent does smell like death...just like Iowa. Battleship Iowa. (Chuckling). Oops, there goes the PPAP song playing on my phone.

Now, while spending my rest of the day off taking out some street racers and gunning for the last Midnight Battle, I had a bit of a problem...



The idol in the red dress?! What is she doing here? Taking a little day off from the show? Weird. This is like facing off against myself to see how much I've matured but seeing it together is like watching a scene from a TV drama where one slaps another in the face. Anyway, despite my fateful encounter with another Aqours fan, time to get "heavy." I said heavy because Mari said it with an American accent.





After the whole rumble in the jungle, the two are hanging out to the metropolis to do some fun while having a little "Cars and Coffee", if you know what I mean. After their "Cars and Coffee" conversation is over, the two part ways with their smiles on their faces after what happened earlier.

Now, all that's left for me is the final Midnight Battle and what kind of car I'll be getting on the last Midnight Battle? Stay tuned...

Sunday, November 6, 2016

Pacquiao still got his moves after winning against Vargas

Everyone thought that after defeating Timothy Bradley a couple of months ago for the third and final time, we might imagine that this is really the end for Manny Pacquiao's boxing career now that he's spending his life as a politician in the Philippine Senate, but seeing him defeating Jessie Vargas, a world welterweight champion, proved us wrong. Very wrong.

Screengrab: Top Rank

Pacquiao tries to prove that the legend still lives in a 12-round fight held at the Wynn Las Vegas, Nevada, and by winning via unanimous decision, this is a definite proof that the legendary Manny Pacquiao still lives, even though he's on a very different position for himself.

By winning the battle against Jessie Vargas, one question comes to mind for the living legend in the world of boxing. "What's next?" That is the question only the living legend has to answer.

Report:
http://www.spin.ph/boxing/news/manny-pacquiao-beats-jessie-vargas-in-welterweight-fight-las-vegas

Under cover of the battle, another Filipino boxer, Nonito Donaire, joins Pacquiao's fray in an undercard fight against Jessie Magdaleno and he lost. Despite doing his best, Donaire couldn't defeat the undefeated breakthrough boxer and therefore lost his title via unanimous decision.

Report: http://www.spin.ph/boxing/news/jessie-magdaleno-beats-nonito-donaire-junior-featherweight-title-bout-vegas

Saturday, November 5, 2016

Bubble Gang - November 4, 2016 #BGHunter

On the November 4, 2016 episode of Bubble Gang...

- Hunting gags

- King Solomon tests his judgment over a lovers' quarrel.

- The trouble of social media complaints are examined.

- Homeless TV Shopping



- More news for moms in Balitang Ina

- More PPAP jokes with Taran Taro

- Istambay, Istambay sa Looban, Tigil na Lahat ng Kalokohan, Mas Loko Ang Pinagusapan, Pag Tumambay dito sa...TINDAHAN!

- Using make-ups as bets

- A different kind of art exhibit

- Basa-basa-pik!

Marvel's Doctor Strange

While we are having some Marvel hangovers after last summer's Civil War and while we're still waiting for more Marvel films coming next year, including a new Thor film with Hulk in it, another Marvel superhero steps into the big screen and this one could be your newest favorite because...it's got a good looking guy in an accent playing the role of a powerful sorcerer who will be humanity's last hope against evildoers.

Doctor Strange

Marvel's Doctor Strange centers on a brilliant but arrogant neurosurgeon named Stephen Strange, played by Sherlock's  Benedict Cumberbatch, whose career is destroyed after a fatal accident. Following his accident, he travels to Nepal until he encounters The Ancient One, played by Tilda Swinton, the Sorcerer Supreme of the Earth who will lead him to an extraordinary life of becoming a powerful sorcerer who can save the world against evil zealots and other-dimensional beings as he engulfs on a magical war to decide the fate of the world.

The first half of the movie is pretty much regular like all superhero flicks discovering their origins but by the time this movie progresses, it's becoming as mind blowing as a disaster flick because of the scenes where everything is starting to crumble. Sure is traumatic even by sci-fi standards and by the fact that they're computer-generated, but because this is Benedict Cumberbatch we're talking about, his role of being a superhero is very unheard of by Marvel standards. We were getting accustomed by British celebs playing villains, even in Marvel movies, but for a British guy playing the hero in this film, that's very unique and as long as there's anyone getting hooked on him more than focusing on how the story unfolds.

Getting your eyes glued to this latest Marvel flick and Doctor Strange really is an attention-grabbing flick that doesn't care about its flaws as long as fans of Benedict Cumberbatch can see how his superhero role works in the same way as being a detective in a TV show and this movie, which has bits that can blow their heads off, is a clear example why we want to go to the movies.

My rating: 3.9 out of 5.

Trolls (2016 film)

If you're under 20, you have a very fond memory of collecting those hairy-looking cute dolls they called Trolls. Unique to their hair-raising looks, the Trolls became one of the most iconic toys ever collected for the 90's kids like you and I. Now, the remnants of our childhood memories has finally landed on the big screen from the people that brought you the Shrek films.

Trolls

Featuring the voices of Justin Timberlake, Anna Kendrick, Zooey Deschanel, among many others, Dreamworks' Trolls is an animated movie fit enough for the 90's kids to see their once favorite childhood toys springing into action in the big screen, although this is mainly a family movie that your kids ever wanted to see one for the weekends.

This movie is about a colorful, happy, bunch of creatures called the Trolls living in a magical tree until the larger creatures, called the Bergens, wanted those lovable creatures to be...(gulp)...their lunch. It's up to the Princess named Poppy and the only unhappy troll, Branch, to save the day by saving their friends before their becoming Bergen food.

If your kids ever managed to see this film as a whole family, chances are this will be a smorgasbord of awkward storyline that doesn't feel like an adventure movie at all as well as the awkward feeling that the colorful world of Trolls will make you feel "high" from the start of the film to the end. Yes, you may consider yawning while your kids are busy watching the film but if anyone around you called this film "cute", you'd better start asking because this film slightly packs a lot of cuteness from start to finish and they really don't care if you call it boring because, like I said it, it's "cute" from start to finish.

On the upside is, despite its lack of feel in the story, this film does pack some good vibes on it thanks to its unforgettable characters and their unforgettable moments in this film. This film is not just for family viewing, it can be a good date night movie if you tried. Trolls may not be an adventurous film when it comes to its storyline, but for a fun factor and good vibes loaded on it, it sure is a good film that you never know until you tried.

My rating: 3.2 out of 5

Forza Horizon 3: A new Asian treasure

As I thought that my treasure hunting days are well and truly over ever since I found all fifteen barn finds scattered throughout Down Under, looks like the latest update gave us a brand new barn find rumor, something they've never done that throughout the history of Forza Horizon.


The latest barn find rumor is hidden somewhere at Byron Bay, what else but the place where your Horizon adventure began but the real question is, what's inside the barn? Looks like the treasure hunt starts now...



So, what's inside the barn? Hold on, what's this?!



This is,,,a KPGC110 Skyline 2000GT-R. This kind of classic Skyline was called by speedo boys as the "Kenmeri" Skyline because of the advertising that has the couple named Ken and Mary on it. But this is the GT-R version. It was launched in 1972 following the original was launched. The Kenmeri Skyline GT-R was the first Japanese car to have disc brakes front and rear. Although popular, it was short-lived with 197 units made after stricter exhaust regulations were introduced. Wow, 197 units made, that made the Kenmeri Skyline 2000GT-R one of the rarest JDM cars in history and a good one can set them a massively priced 176,000 US Dollars. Now that's what I call a supercar money in an ultra-rare Asian treasure your parents surely remembered.

Okay, let's try out this Asian treasure on the road because my schedule's just cleared so I can try out this legendary machine.



Nothing like going back to our grannies' timeline to see how fast the Kenmeri Skyline 2000GT-R is and it would be a shame to miss out this legendary Asian treasure if you haven't heard about the latest FH3 that featured a brand new barn find never done in the Horizon series.

Friday, November 4, 2016

Let's Do The News! (November 4, 2016)


- The Bureau of Customs has sacked lawyer Arnel Alcaraz as officer-in-charge of the Enforcement Group after President Rodrigo Duterte mentioned that he wanted a an alleged corrupt official like him to be remove. In an interview with Duterte, he has yet to talk to Colonel Nicanor Faeldon about the deputy for intelligence at Customs but he had instructed to his aide to relay and want Alcaraz to be sacked.

- Sung Kim was named as the new US ambassador to the Philippines. Secretary of State John Kerry expressed confidence that the US relationship with the Philippines can survive recent turbulence as he swore in a new US ambassador to the Southeast Asian nation.

- In an attempt to blow a hole on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, a US judge upheld a Pennsylvania state law that could make it difficult for his supporters to monitor Election Day activity in Democratic-leaning states. Trump once warned a few moments ago that the 2016 elections will going to be "rigged."

- The convertible version of the second-generation Audi A5 has unveiled before its world premiere at this month's LA Auto Show.


- Honda is prepping next year's Super GT season with a GT500-spec version of their new NSX hybrid sportscar, the NSX-GT.


- Remember Iowa? The American battleship who recently became part of the cast of playable characters on the KanColle browser game. Guess what? She gets hew own Nendoroid that you can now place orders starting at 7,222 Yen plus tax and delivers this April. Time to insert American jokes here on KanColle's first American battleship in the fleet that swoon fans with her American tastes and jokes.


TTFN!!!

Forza Horizon 3: Assignment NSX

The Alpinestars Car Pack for Forza Horizon 3 gave us one of the most sensational cars of 2016 and by no means one of the most hotly anticipated comebacks in the history of automotive industry. Ladies and gents, say hello to the brand new NSX from Acura. Precision Crafted Performance.



Before getting too excited about taking behind the wheel of the brand new NSX, let's take a quick briefing about what's it all about this reborn sportscar that rose from the ashes of its decade-long absence. It was the year 2012 when Honda/Acura announced that they will revive the NSX sportscar since its 2005 discontinuation and with their concept version first shown at the 2012 North American International Auto Show, anticipation is sensing towards the rebirth of the NSX, which occurred about three years later at the same venue.

Now as a hybrid sportscar, NSX is powered by an all-new 3.5L V6 Turbo engine coupled with three electric motors and a Li-ion battery, generating an overall power output of 581PS and mated to a 9-speed DCT built exclusively for the NSX. Performance aside, the new NSX  features a Sport Hybrid SH-AWD drivetrain with instant acceleration and direct yaw control as well as multi-material body construction to make it lighter and more rigid unlike any other. Aerodynamics aside, the new NSX's total airflow management allows this car to be more stable at high speeds and it has the lowest center of gravity.



Although wary at first the moment I became part of the NSX experience in Forza Horizon 3, I am very more than happy to get my first dibs on the American-made, Japanese-engineered, hybrid sportscar that serves as the new gold standard in performance while trying to pick a fight against the Nissan GT-R. For a hybrid car of that caliber, with the Sport Hybrid SH-AWD locked and loaded for action, the new NSX feels so rewarding at so many levels and the more you're driving this car, the more you'll start to realize that this could be your favorite car in FH3 by a long mile. Trust me, you can get really hooked to this sportscar by the moment you set foot on this one.

Now that the all-new NSX has arrived on Australian roads for us to see how it works, work time has begun for me as the filming for this car has commenced in a metropolitan area they called Surfers Paradise, but first, it's off to the make-up room it goes for the new NSX.





Didn't see that thing coming, did you? I've been planning for this moment to come as I came up with a special NSX featuring the same color theme as Dia Kurosawa, a character who appears at the Love Live! Sunshine!! TV series. Dia's a student body president of the Uranohoshi Girls High and a very strict girl who...um...let me look back at the dossier... Aha! There it is. She's prideful and perfectionistic in her ways and she can't abide it when things are done wrong. She has a little sister named Ruby.

Anyway, let's move on to my new work of art because this specially prepped NSX which is now themed after Dia is what you can call the "five-letter-curse-word-that-starts-with-b in the red dress." Sorry, can't do expletive dialogue in her but you get the idea because of (sigh) women. The trouble with women.

With everything set, I'm getting my clapper ready and my butt on the director's chair to witness this red rogue in action. However, since this is Dia I'm talking about, I gave a very special privilege for her. NOTE: I used a temporary perk that allows my car to start in 1st place for four races. So, with a special privilege set, the stage is set and the spotlight is on her. Lights, motor, action!





So, the new NSX, what can I say? Well, even though this is a hybrid supercar that is nowhere near as powerful as the P1 and the LaFerrari, its performance and dynamics are top-notch and I believe this is starting to behave like a Nissan GT-R on so many levels, although both may result in a possible dead heat in a cold light of day as the opportunity rises. With Europe's finest sportscars got into its crosshairs, the new NSX is a definite threat to the opposition and for speedo boys everywhere, this calls for a celebration that we can have our dibs on the rebirth of the iconic legend that was made two and a half decades in the making.

It truly is an ORIGINAL that MUST BE DONE. Now, if you excuse me, I need to take a break after all the fun I had in the new NSX.

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Let's Do The News! (November 3, 2016)


- The Philippine National Police is ready to cooperate with South Korean authorities in their conduct of an independent investigation pertaining to the deaths of some South Korean nationals in the country. According to PNP Chief Director General Bato Dela Rosa, the investigation into the deaths of some South Koreans were behind the commission of crimes not just in Metro Manila but nationwide. However, the PNP chief said, these cases had nothing to do with illegal drugs but had something to do with their respective businesses.

- From the words of President Rodrigo Duterte, he said that even if the US won't sell assault rifles to them, they can still fight criminals with non-lethal weapons and fists. Also, he's consider continuing to acquire weapons and defense equipment from the US if his military recommends to, despite offers from China and Russia. And then, Duterte said his country has no plans to adopt nuclear energy during his six-year term because of safety concerns.

- Presidential Peace Adviser Secretary Jesus Dureza fetched fugitive MNLF founding chairman Nur Misuari from Sulu to meet President Duterte. MNLF's Islamic Command Council chair Habib Mujahab Hashim said Dureza presented Misuari, who emerged with numerous armed followers, a copy of the order suspending the warrant.

- Reports revealing Donald Trump's dangerous foreign business entanglements that made the Republican presidential nominee and businessman failed to disclose the whole story of his business record. It also pointed out that he and his children worked with abroad include the family of a Indian developer who is a ruling party politician, an Azerbaijani government minister's son, and a media company that became the Turkish president's outlet during the failed coup attempt since July 15, 2016.

- An independent panel has determined that the United Nations will revise their failed South Sudan peacekeeping operation. According to a spokesperson to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, at least 73 people were killed during three days of attacks on UN and private compounds housing refugees in their capital, Juba. It also found that a lack of effective leadership and failure of UN peacekeepers to respond contributed to their poor performance.

- A nitrocharged Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid set a land speed record of 157.825mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats.


- Eat Bulaga presenter Paolo Ballesteros won the Best Actor award at the Tokyo Film Fest 2016. His film Die Beautiful won the Audience Award as well.

- Actor Michael Fassbender is expected to play as two different characters in the upcoming Alien Covenant movie, the sequel to 2012's Prometheus film, which is a prequel to 1979's Alien film, whatever that is.

TTFN!!!