Let's Do The News! (March 21, 2016)

- The second round of the PiliPinas Debates 2016 happened at the University of the Philippines, Cebu City, yesterday, and the presidential candidates; Vice President Jejomar Binay, Davao City mayor Rodrigo Duterte, Senator Grace Poe, and former DILG secretary Mar Roxas, get caught in a verbal crossfire as the candidates deal with the current issues in the Philippines as well as themselves in the road to the May elections.

- Former Philippine Stock Exchange employee Jay Peñaflor is believed to have transferred millions of pesos allegedly taken from investors into offshore accounts but the Securities and Exchange Commission said it would collaborate with international governments to possibly recover the money. Peñaflor is the rogue financier behind the million-peso scam who is now facing separate syndicated estafa complains filed by his victims before the Department of Justice and the Quezon City Prosecutor's Office.

- Philippine President Benigno Aquino III ordered the agencies focused on road and travel safety to ensure the safety of the motorists during the Holy Week. According to the Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr., the order was given to most government agencies as well as the Toll Regulatory Board and the Metro Manila Development Authority.

- The Turkish interior minister identified the suicide bomber who attacked Istanbul and killed four people last Saturday as a man affiliated with the Islamic State militants. At a news conference, DNA tests identified the bomber as Mehmet Ozturk. He's from the southeastern city of Gaziantep near the Syrian border. The explosion killed four people and injured 39. Authorities suspect three other ISIL militants plan to attack the country and they are searching for the suspects and have disclosed their names and photos.

- US President Barack Obama arrived in Cuba for his three-day visit to the country. This is the first visit to the country by an incumbent US president in almost six decades following the restored diplomatic ties last July after Obama changed US policy. The US leader will hold a summit with Cuban leader Raul Castro in Havana and take part in a panel discussion with US businesspeople and Cuban entrepreneurs.

- A military helicopter crashed yesterday in the central part of Indonesia, killing 12 people on board and leaving one person missing. The Indonesian army helicopter crashed and engulfed into flames on a farming area in the suburbs of Poso, Sulawesi Island. The military has deployed troops in Poso to subdue militants pledging allegiance to the ISIL and has its stronghold in the area. Officials suspect bad weather might have been a factor.

- Production of the all-new Acura/Honda NSX hybrid sportscar will commence at the end of next month at the Marysville plant in Ohio.

- After the final VW Phaeton produced at its transparent Dresden factory on the 18th of March, Volkswagen plans to realign its transparent plant for electromobility and digitization purposes in the future. Next month, the plant will remain open for events as well for vehicle delivery and preparation following the updates.

- Although veteran actor Harrison Ford is done being Han Solo in the Star Wars saga following last year's The Force Awakens, Disney, who now owns LucasFilm, announced that a brand new Indiana Jones movie is set to hit theaters in the summer of 2019 with Steven Spielberg as the director, meaning that Ford's time as Dr. Jones is still whipping.

- LITTLE DID YOU KNOW: There is a hidden message somewhere in one of the lyrics of the song featured on the recently released self-titled album from Pile, the singer behind the voice of Love Live's Maki Nishikino. Find out here...

TTFN!!!

Opel/Vauxhall Astra K Sports Tourer

Last year, GM Europe had introduced the all-new Opel/Vauxhall Astra K, a new generation of the hatchback that was once used as Top Gear's Reasonably Priced Car and it was a major improvement to its predecessor in terms of technology, driving dynamics, and user friendliness. For those who want to have the same feel of the hatchback but with some added space, look no further with the Sports Tourer variant.

2016 Opel Astra Sports Tourer

2016 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

The new Sports Tourer variant for the all-new Astra K offers the same technology, driving dynamics, and user friendliness as the hatchback version, now with an additional 26 millimeters of headroom and 28 millimeters more legroom at the back. As for the spacing, it can now accommodate up to 1,630 liters of luggage space courtesy of its optional foldable rear seats, which is more than enough to fill in some haul from your estate sale list. Sounds practical but why would you want to?

Like the hatchback version, the Sports Tourer comes with the same choice of engines such as the new 1.0T SIDI, 1.4L, 1.4L SIDI Turbo, 1.6 SIDI Turbo, and a 1.6L CDTi (with an available Bi-Turbo) engine. They can be fitted, depending on the engine type, with either a 5-speed or a 6-speed manual but there are some gearboxes made specifically for some engine choices, like the 1.0L model which can be fitted exclusively with a 5-speed EasyTronic gearbox while a 6-speed automatic gearbox can be fitted on either a 1.4 EDIT ecoFLEX or a 1.6 CDTi ecoFLEX engine.

Because it uses the same new platform as the new Chevrolet Cruze had, a base Sports Tourer weighs 130kg lighter than the old model, resulting to a better handling, better comfort, better fuel consumption, and above all, cost-effective as well. Even with an added room in the back, the Sports Tourer behaves just like the hatchback. Not only it feels good to drive but it's surprisingly comfortable as well.

The Sports Tourer also comes with an array of safety tech such as the front camera system, advanced park assist which allows this car to park by itself, and the IntelliLux LED Matrix headlights which adjusts automatically depending on time and driving conditions.

Should you buy one? The new Sports Tourer starts at 18,260 Euros (16,585 Pounds) and it's a thousand more than the hatchback equivalent but considering this car's been through extensive testing, the new Sports Tourer is a smart buy for first timers who are looking for something practical enough to get through one estate sale after another, if they got some room in the boot to fill in their shopping cart full of stuff.

Photo: General Motors

THREATS FROM NORTH KOREA: SoKor, US to hold high-level talks on North Korea

South Korea and the United States to hold their first round of their high-level talks on the sanctions on North Korea in Seoul today. According to the official at Seoul's Foreign Ministry, South Korea's top nuclear envoy Kim Hong-kyun will meet Washington's special representative for North Korea policy Sung Kim at the Ministry, two weeks after their first meeting at the US capital city.

Today's talks will also be attended by the officials from the US Treasury and the Department of Commerce, indicating the meetings will focus on the effective implementation of the sanctions on North Korea imposed by the UN Security Council and individually by the US and South Korea.

Source: Arirang News

Forza Motorsport 6: Cowboys and Equestrians

As I'm sure you know, this is the seventh-generation Chevrolet Corvette, a car that I never really liked. I never really liked the exterior, the interior, the mechanics, and the notoriety it gained when it first launched. I disliked this kind of Corvette so much, back in earlier times, I went into considerable lengths to threaten everyone not to like this car. But over the years, my attitude is softened and I'm starting to respect its performance, its motorsport pedigree, the awards, and the accolades it gained. I tried the Corvette...and I liked it.



This particular Corvette is no ordinary Corvette. This is the brand new Z06 and for this generation, the new model has transformed into a half-decent supercar in a not-so-supercar pricing the top brass can afford one. Z06? It's a good thing they didn't call it the Z07 (even though this car comes with the Z07 package) because if they did, they'll be facing a hairy situation that they took the name from the once defunct shampoo product every Filipino heard of. What is it again? It sounds like "guard" or something.

Anyway, under the bonnet, the LT1 supercharged 6.2L V8 engine produces 650HP of power and same amount for torques, while mated with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. This V8 engine is the most powerful engine ever made by General Motors and this car can really succeed where my favorite Corvette, the C6 ZR1, left off.

The Z06 was heavily inspired by the Le Mans-winning C7.R racecar and as a matter of fact, some of the track-honed components from the C7.R can also be seen on the Z06 as well such as carbon fiber roof and hood which reduced weight and lowering the car's center of gravity, a dry sump oiling system that protects the supercharged engine during high-g turns, a hydroformed aluminum frame which keeps the new Z06 lightweight and strong, adjustable rear spoiler wickerbill, composite floor panels, and titanium intake valves and connecting rods.



I had a blast upon driving the C7 Z06 during my days at Southern Europe but here, when used on the track, I can really feel the motorsport DNA that the C7.R employed on it and the more I kept driving this car, the more I can forget about how I feel about the latest-generation model since my first encounter.

The Z06 is the trump card of the latest Corvette and with supercar-like performance it delivers, the best sportscar made in the USA has gotten even better and despite being trained at being a lawless cowboy in the Wild West, it's still got the heart and soul of a classy equestrian taking things very seriously. Speaking of equestrians, I had a couple of equestrians this cowboy will face.



I have been joined here by two equestrians on the road and track; the Alfa Romeo 4C and the Porsche Cayman GTS. Both are European, mid-engined, and well-trained for track duty. Sure, both the 4C and the Cayman were beaten by the normal Corvette Stingray years ago, but with the C7 Z06 in possession, let's see how good this cowboy is while facing against two familiar equestrians at the Top Gear Track.



The Alfa 4C did it in 1:24.751, the Cayman GTS in 1:22.673, and the Z06 in 1:19.167, meaning that the Z06 did better in beating the other two Europeans just like what the normal Stingray did in real-life.

I was amazed that the Z06 is a major improvement to the seventh-generation Corvette and with a lap time like this, it's starting to feel like this car is 10% hypercar material even though it has a motorsport pedigree that was inspired from the racecar that raked numerous class wins at Le Mans. I had a lot of beef jerky to chew while getting to know this car but with the Z06 is starting to lose its jerky breath in favor for a more garlic breath to terrify the Europeans, I knew this car had nothing to hold back.

Perhaps no wonder it beaten every single car in last year's World's Greatest Drag Race. Even a more hardcore Cayman couldn't keep up against it! Now, would you excuse me, I have a date to keep.

The Ozone Disco Fire - 20 years ago...

File Photo: AFP

March 18, 1996. I was five years old at that time but I never forget one of the worst tragedies ever happened in the history of the Philippines, perhaps this is one of the main reasons fire-related tragedies are on all-time high every March due to the hot weather the Philippines has faced, apart from the El Nino of course.

It was late night at the Ozone Disco Club in Quezon City until a fire broke out and killed 162 people inside, most of them are students who are enjoying their end of school year with a half-price discount.

One of the key reasons about the incident that occurred 20 years ago are the lack of fire exit, swing-in doors that swing at the wrong direction, and the overcapacity of guests. These key reasons triggered what is known to be one of the worst club fire in the Philippines and the seventh worst in the world, according to the National Fire Protection Association. 

The tragedy happened 20 years ago will serve as a life-long lesson for establishments to comply with health and safety regulations. As for the survivors, the pain they felt 20 years ago are still lurking through their hearts but they are doing their best to move on from the disaster they've faced and onto their road to recovery by any means necessary.

Further Reading: http://www.rappler.com/move-ph/issues/disasters/knowledge-base/87521-1996-ozone-disco-club-fire

Suicide bombing in Istanbul kills four

A week after the deadly Ankara bombing, another suicide bombing occured in Turkey, this time in Istanbul, where four people are killed and 36 others injured

Half of them who killed as well as eleven of the wounded are Israeli nationals, according to reports.

No one knows who claimed responsibility for the recent attack.

URL: http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/19/europe/turkey-blast/index.html

#BGIstambayCarrotMan

On the March 18, 2016 episode of Bubble Gang...

- Balikbayan gags

- Istambay, Istambay sa Looban, may bagong problema sa tambayan, ang rabbit na alaga ni Marian, nawala, di alam kung...NASAAN?!

Carrotman

- The inheritance is getting unfair for the two brothers.

- Hugot lines for Holy Week

-  IKAW AT ANG INA takes on...Carrot Man!

- Bubble Gang does Bear Brand Adult Plus by spoofing this commercial as BEAR BLONDE ADULT PLUS! Level Up Na sa Tibay Na Pang-Adults. #ALBAD

Bubble Gang does Bear Brand Adult Plus

- Mang Tañong talks about John En Marsha.

- Awkward moments are recalled during his 50th birthday.

- It's tough living with a grandpa with a stroke.

- More news reversed in Opposite News!

Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

Today's problem with today's Mercedes SUVs is that even though they're classified as SUVs, their status as low-life crossovers never meet our driving expectations. Even though they're made to be all-weather multipurpose vehicles, crossovers are not made to go offroad. Not for this one though because the brand new GLS-Class is a full-blooded Mercedes SUV that can go anywhere in style and comfort, no doubt.

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

As some may remember, this full-sized behemoth used to be called the GL-Class but thanks to Mercedes' new naming policy, it's now been renamed as the GLS-Class, hence calling it the S-Class of SUVs because this is the flagship in Mercedes' SUV range. From every angle, you can really notice that traces from the old GL-Class remained but with some revised looks to distinguish it from the old GL. This SUV shows authority but what else do you want more for the GLS?

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class interior

The interior, that's what that is, and that's why beneath its tough looks comes with first-class comfort like you expect from the S-Class. Even though the GLS's convenience is well-suited for family outing, its luxury features can cater even the most astute EU bureaucrats after a harsh meeting with the high-ranking officials at the round table. There's also an available rear-seat entertainment system where the big shots in the back can whistle while their chauffeur's busy fiddling with the high-tech stuff implemented on the dashboard. There are so much use for the GLS's rough but noble personality and I can't think of any rich people's lifestyles to come up with but either way, how you use it is up to you.

Under the hood, the new GLS comes with a choice of turbocharged 3.0L V6, turbocharged 4.6L V8, and a 3.0L V6 diesel engine. The V8 version produces 455PS of power and 700Nm of torque while the diesel version has the lowest CO2 emission of the range with 185g/km as well 7.1L/100km fuel consumption combined. All of the models are equipped with a 9G-Tronic gearbox and nine gears sound too much for an automatic gearbox.

Don't worry though because if you're not bothered with any of these, Mercedes-AMG will offer you the GLS63 4MATIC, packed with the classic 5.5L V8 BiTurbo engine producing 585PS of power and 760Nm of torque, rigged with an AMG Speedshift Plus 7G-Tronic. Sounds beastly but even though this is AMG-made, don't think about using it for the track because its weight can really give you a challenge but if you're really up for the challenge, why not give it a try. It's a luxo-barge with the interior smells like the locker room of a championship-winning rugby team so it's definitely a rough houser on four wheels.

2017 Mercedes-AMG GLS63

Anyway, whichever GLS you're on, except for the GLS63 anyway because all high-performance SUVs are not made to go offroad, the dynamics for this heavyweight is more S-Class-ish on the road and when driven offroad, you can really feel why this SUV was made, to be as rough and as noble as its direct rival, the Range Rover. It has the nifty load of gadgets that can be well suited for any condition including the DYNAMIC SELECT, AIRMATIC with enhanced ADS and ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM.

The GLS is definitely the right SUV that is not afraid to take on risks unlike its low-life crossover relatives who prefer to do a little lifestyle check more than anything else. This SUV truly deserve some respect for the offroad enthusiasts because it performs what a real SUV should.

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

In terms of safety, the GLS is always abiding the rules of the road with its high tech safety features such as driver assistant systems, PRE-SAFE, Brake Assist BAS, electronic all-wheel drive traction system 4ETS, ESP, and cruise control.

Should you buy one? The GLS starts at 76,666 Euros, which sounds very expensive but affordable to own than the Range Rover. Despite the high price tag, the GLS is still the Mercedes-Benz SUV that makes sense on and off the road unlike its crossover relatives. With its rough but noble personality, the GLS is truly one of the most respectable SUVs only the rich and famous can afford for and this bulk should not be taken for granted.

Photo: Daimler AG

THREATS FROM NORTH KOREA: NoKor fired two missiles

According to the South Korean Defense Ministry, North Korea has fired two missiles on Friday morning, with one of them flying about 800 kilometers before landing in the Sea of Japan.

The North fired what appeared to be a Rodong mid-range ballistic missile from near Sukchon, north of Pyongyang, toward the Sea of Japan at around 0555 hours Korean Time. They also fired another missile from near Sukchon, 22 minutes later, and it disappeared from radar after travelling about 17 kilometers.

Two years ago, the North launched two Rodong missiles to coincide with the US-South Korea joint exercises.

Source: NHK World

Let's Do The News! (March 18, 2016)

- Onto the money laundering issue, the remittance firm responsible for converting the stolen $81 million returned ten million pesos to the central bank of Bangladesh as an apology for the money laundering scheme. PhilRem Service Corp. President Salud Bautista said that the P10 million was the company's earnings or handling fee from the peso conversion of the amount laundered by hackers from a Bangladeshi-held account with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

- The Philippine Air Force will put two of their recently acquired FA-50 Fighting Eagles to the test by flying with their US counterparts in this year's Balikatan exercises as part of this year's joint military drills would focus on air intercept, interdiction, and CAS. The Philippines procured a squadron of FA-50s from South Korea in an effort to regain its lost supersonic capabilities. Among the US aircraft joining the drill are the A-10 Thunderbolt II fighter bomber with the leased Hawker Hunter jets acting as aggressor aircraft. The Marchetti S-211 trainer jets will be joining the drill as well.

- Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago will not be taking part at the Visayas Presidential Debates this coming Sunday but instead join an international clinical trial for an anti-cancer pill. Santiago said joining the trial would give her free access to the medication, which otherwise would cost some half a million pesos every three weeks. The trial requires her to report for outpatient radiation treatment at the hospital daily for a short period.

- The Kurdish militants claimed responsibility for the car bomb attack in the Turkish capital city Ankara last Sunday that killed 37 people. The Turkish government said a female member of the PKK in her 20s carried out a suicide attack at the heart of the city. The woman had been reportedly trained in Syria.

- The Tokyo Electric Power Company is conducting a muon probe on how molten fuel spreads in onr of the damaged reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. Using this elementary particle, the Japanese government and TEPCO will investigate the molten fuel in the No. 2 reactor. The investigation will commence next week following a similar attempt at the No.1 reactor last year.

- Hyundai's Genesis luxury brand will feature their midsize luxury concept car at next week's New York Auto Show, previewing a possible rival to BMW's 3-Series.

- IT'S THE NEW TOYOTA 86! Sort of. The 2017 minor change Toyota 86 is set to debut at next week's New York Auto Show and this is the first time they are selling the 86 in the US since Scion's discontinuation. The Scion FR-S will now be renamed Toyota GT86 for the US market for the first time. They should have done that since the start...

2017 Toyota 86

- British sportscar maker Aston Martin will collaborate with Red Bull Racing to create a new supercar soon.

- A movie version of the hit browser game Kantai Collection is set to hit theaters sometime this 2016.

KanColle movie teaser

TTFN!!!

Pokken Tournament

Gotta Get Ready For The Next Battle! Last year, the people of Pokemon and Bandai Namco, makers of the hard-hitting Tekken series, team up to create a new twist of Pokemon battles. Called Pokken Tournament, it hit arcade stands for everyone to experience a new kind of Pokemon battle by playing as one of the toughest Pokemons in history and see who is the best.

For those at home and you still have that old Wii U with you, here's your chance to try out the Wii U version of Pokken Tournament, packed with added features exclusively for the Wii U, including amiibo compatibility.

Like the arcade version, Pokken Tournament allows players to choose one of their favorites and compete to see who's the best. It can be played solo, with a friend, or against anyone online, this game is all about being competitive. It also works as a party game with your mates.

Players can pick as Pikachu, Lucario, Charizard, Machamp, Gengar, Gardevoir, Suicune, Sceptile, Blaziken, Weavile, Pikachu Libre, or even Chandelure, each with their different kinds of attacks fit perfectly to each Pokemon. Oh, and there are new Pokemon available exclusively for the Wii U version such as Garchomp and Braixen. Someone's going to love Braixen because its Flame Charge attack looks bewitching.

After choosing whose Pokemon you're going to play as, you get to pick a set of Support Pokemon that you can summon anytime per round. You can unlock different sets as well as different arenas if you progress through Ferrum League Mode.

In Ferrum League Mode, you assume the role of a hero and battle your way to become the champion but it won't be so easy. In the world of Pokken Tournament, type matchups are no longer part of the Pokemon battle but only their brute force is what matters so as the hero of this mode, you have to battle through different opponents and become the champion. However, your Pokemon's fighting skills will be tested upon the arrival of Shadow Mewtwo. How will you fare up against a powerful opposition is up to you.

Anyway, let's not be all silly because let's talk about how good is Pokken Tournament and when you play with it, it feels like any other fighting game you know. You'll spend endless hours tapping random buttons to unleash powerful combos and it takes a lot of effort to defeat the opposition. It maybe a fighting game but because this is Pokemon, Pokken Tournament is a fun family-friendly alternative to those...well, you know. Because this is fun for all ages, even your whole friends and family, even your ate or kuya, can join the battle.

Because this is amiibo compatibility, you can gain extras by scanning your favorite amiibos such as extra items to personalize your hero in My Town, in-game funds, and much more.

Pokken Tournament for the Wii U may be somewhat too childish for a fighting game but this is as closest as you get from grown-up fighting games. Playing solo is fine but if your friends and family are joining in the battle, this is going to be as exciting as you can get.

The "real" green herbs you can find

The "green herb", every Biohazard/Resident Evil fans' favorite necessity (next to the first aid spray) to survive through the war on bioterrorism. Use one of these and you'll recover in no time but it can be mixed with different kinds of herbs (be it green, red, or blue) for added healing effects. We want to have one of these in order to survive the ongoing war on terror but little did you know that green herbs do exist globally and those real-world green herbs do have a similar effect on those you've commonly used in the franchise. As part of honoring the 20th anniversary of the Biohazard/Resident Evil franchise, let's list down the "real" green herbs you can find in order to survive the ongoing war on terrorism in the form of zombies, mutants, and powerful villains.

Green Herb

Peppermint - Often used as a flavor for minty candies, peppermint can be use to treat respiratory illnesses such as coughs, colds, asthma, even fatal tuberculosis. It can even sooth the muscles of your intestines to ease down abdominal pain. It's no wonder capsules made from these are the medicine of choice for those who have IBS.

Basil - Once used as a tasty concoction on fancy meals on fancy restaurants, this kind of "green herb" can be use to ease down farting, lack of appetite, even wounds as well.

Lemon Balm - A mint derivative, this kind of "green herb" can ease down stress, insomnia, wounds, insect bites, even herpes. Not only that, some claim that lemon balm can help treat cold sores on their lips.

Parsley - It may be used as decoration for fancy meals but eating one of these will help ease down gassy problems in your stomach as well as your bad breath.

Rosemary - Apart from treating bad breath, this green herb provides good concentration, necessary if you want to take out monsters and terrorists with calm and orderly precision.

Sage - Although the name sounds so similar to a magical person in role-playing games, a Sage is a kind of green herb which is useful to treat mouth and throat inflammation.

Thyme - Thyme or thymol is a green herb that can be used to treat cough, congestion, or even indigestion.

Aloe Vera - As most skin care products used this kind of herb for its skin-healing properties, this kind of green herb was commonly used to speed up wound healing thanks to its antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties

Eucalyptus - Also a mint derivative, this kind of green herb is used to treat respiratory illnesses, making it an ideal cold remedy known to man. Apart from being a respiratory aid, it was used for the treatment of muscle pains, perhaps most painkillers used the ingredient sourced from this kind of green herb.

Niaouli - Originated from Australia and Southeast Asia, this green herb comes with antiseptic properties. Its oils are powerful enough to treat colds and can be mixed with different kinds to treat different ailments.

Oregano - Americans think that this kind of herb was used for pizza sauce but it has the highest reputation in terms of antioxidant properties for culinary purposes. The oregano's medicinal properties can be attributed to the anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant compounds. It's no wonder this green herb was used for protection against cancer, heart disease, and stroke.

Goldenseal - Commonly used as a disinfectant, it contains berberine and hydrastine, capable of its antibacterial properties. The primary use for this green herb is for treating upper respiratory congestion and sinus infections as well as skin infections, sore throats, mouth ulcers, and eye infections.

Cubeb - This green herb has a rather bizarre use as an aphrodisiac because not only can be used for solve dental problems, it can also be used to intensify sexual pleasure during coitus, according to Unani physicians. Who knew, right?

Bupleurum - Although not used by Western herbalists, this Chinese tonic herb was used for the treatment of liver and circulatory system. This green herb was rarely used but when combined with different herbs like ginger, ginseng, and peony, this herb can help heal different ailments such as menstrual problems.

Balsam of Peru - Long time ago, this herb was used in cough medicine to kill parasites inside of our body but today, it's been used for aromatherapy purposes as well as treating skin problems similar to other balsams.

Burdock - This green herb was once used as a nutritive liver tonic that helps clean and build the blood, while its diuretic properties helps in the elimination of waste materials. It can also be used to treat skin problems, control blood sugar levels, and the theoretical treatment of cancer.

Neem - Once used as a traditional cure in Ayurvedic medicine traditions in India since ancient times, this green herb was used for the treatment of skin problems such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, scabies, and athletes foot. Some say, it can also be used to reduce plaque-induced gingivitis and avert periodontal disease when used as a mouthwash.

Spearmint - While it has the same properties as peppermint, this green herb is a milder version and it's suitable for young children. A spearmint tea is used to treat hiccups as well as indigestion while a sweetened one can help treat colds or congestion.

Wormwood - Although used to stimulate digestion and prevent heartburn and gas, this green herb is a capable dewormer that has been used for centuries to expel tapeworms, threadworms, and roundworms from dogs, cats, and humans.

Lobelia - Even though it's useful to treat bronchitis and asthma, this herb comes with the same properties as nicotine, which is useful for smokers to slowly end their smoking habits.

For more information on herbs, why not check a website called Annie's Remedy, you'll find some detailed info about different kinds of herbs. Check it out at www.anniesremedy.com

And there you go. When the next time terrorism has struck in your neighborhood in the form of zombies and mutants, best to prepare some green herbs while you're fighting back against these enemies. All we need now is some scientific knowledge on how to mix these herbs.