Friday, November 8, 2013

Let's Do The News! (November 8, 2013)

The big news today:

Superstorm Yolanda update:

With Superstorm Yolanda (Haiyan) rampaging through the Philippine archipelago, tons of video and photos are posted by the netizens, mostly about the deadly effects of this monster storm which packed maximum sustained winds of 235kph near the center and gusts up to 275kph. It downed communication and power lines and blocked roads in the Central Visayas region, which is still reeling from the October 15 disaster.

Check them out: http://www.interaksyon.com/article/74367/heto-na-si-yolanda---videos-and-photos-of-supertyphoon-as-posted-by-affected-netizens

Oh yeah, the folks from Tulong Kabataan had a word for the people who are willing to donate to Yolanda victims.

DONATE via Paypal. Click here: http://links.causes.com/s/clNiT3?r=lfwL

DONATE via bank:

(a) Account name: National Union of Students of the Philippines 
Branch: China Bank Quezon Avenue-D. Tuazon 
Peso Checking Account No: 107-248551-3

(b) For dollar transactions, the LFS account: 
Account Name: League of Filipino Students Landbank Dollar Account 
Account Number: 3074-0011-72

You can also donate goods:

FOOD: rice, canned goods, dried fish, bread and biscuits, eggs, mongo beans, coffee and sugar, milk and formula milk, bottled water, oil and cooking condiments

MEDICINE: paracetamol, anti-diarrhea, medicine for cough and colds, hydration salts, water purification tablets, medicine for prevention of leptospirosis, vitamins

NON-FOOD: blankets and sleeping mats/bags, tents, tarpaulins for temporary shelter, clothes for the young and old especially underwear for the women, candles and flashlights, cooking utensils, toiletries especially sanitary napkin for the women, and school supplies, toys, art supplies and school supplies

Our main Metro Manila drop-off points are as follows:

QUEZON CITY 
(1) Kabataan Partylist HQ: #5 Palosapis St., Brgy Amihan, Proj 3 Quezon City 
(2) CEGP National Office, 37-C Yale St., Cubao, Quezon City

MANILA 
(1) LFS HQ, 1650 Sisa St., Sampaloc Karatula Up Manila

VOLUNTEER. Sign-up here: http://links.causes.com/s/clNiUj?r=lfwL

Stay safe, everyone!

Bee and PuppyCat Kickstarter a success

Bee and PuppyCat is a web short toon created by Natasha Allegri, the woman responsible for the Fionna and Cake episodes of Adventure Time, and it was streamed by Frederator Studio's Cartoon Hangover. Over 4 million viewers in YouTube have watched this web short and when they asked if they want more of Bee and PuppyCat, Frederator launched a Kickstarter project for Bee and PuppyCat and they need $600,000 to fund this project. The Kickstarter funding for this project started on October 15, 2013 and the deadline is on November 14, 2013.

This Kickstarter project went off to a slow start but several weeks later and just 6 days to go before the deadline, success at last. About 13,644 backers pledged $633,567. We may have succeed the $600,000 goal but if you want more, feel free to back this project if desired.

But still, congratulations to all the backers who hoped to see Bee and PuppyCat spawned into a series. Frederator Loves You!

Bravest Warriors S02E02

Frederator Studios' Cartoon Hangover website began streaming episode 2 of Bravest Warriors Season 2. In the episode titled "RoboChris", hold on tight because...well, watch this and find out...



First look of Top Gear Korea Season 5

Top Gear Korea returns on XTM this November 10, 2013 for their fifth season. First look for the new season? You bet!



Facelifts for two Nissan MPVs

2014 Nissan Elgrand

2014 Nissan Serena

The Nissan Elgrand E52 and the Nissan Serena C26, both of these current-generation models have been around for about three years since their 2010 debut and for the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, expect a minor change for the two of the most popular MPVs offered from Nissan. No further details for now but the Nissan Elgrand E52 minor change will be available this January while the Nissan Serena C26 minor change will be next month.

Nissan Teana J33 set for Tokyo debut!

2014 Nissan Teana

After its debut on China and Thailand, the third-generation Nissan Teana (J33) will make its Japan premiere at this year's Tokyo Motor Show and having learned its lesson from the Asian nations, the new model throws away the previous model's V6 engines in favor for a more fuel-efficient QR25DE engine which produces 165HP of power while mated with Nissan's next-generation XTRONIC CVT gearbox.

Report: http://autoc-one.jp/motorshow/tokyo/2013/nissan/1530445/

Blade Glider

Nissan Blade Glider Concept

Quite a bizarre looking concept car for Nissan but this BladeGlider single-seater concept sports car set for Tokyo Motor Show debut took some inspirations from the DeltaWing racer without all the drama.

Details: http://www.netcarshow.com/nissan/2013-bladeglider_concept/

2014 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG

2014 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG lang

The ultimate S-Class is set for its Tokyo Motor Show reveal and this brand-new S65 AMG, available exclusively as a long-wheelbase model, really stirs up some German seriousness through the eyes of the TMS crowds. Under the bonnet, the new S65 AMG is powered by a 6.0L V12 BiTurbo engine, which is as similar from today's SL65 AMG. No further details for now but expect the 2014 S65 AMG to debut at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show.

Report: http://carview.yahoo.co.jp/news/motorshow/194394/

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