The horror....the horror....the horror....

Eastern Coastline of the Philippines
has been battered by a 7.6 magnitude

A couple of hours ago, I've heard that the eastern coastline of the Philippines got battered by a 7.6 magnitude and some terrible aftershocks. I never thought how could that happened but my God, please help us. WE REALLY NEED THEIR HELP!

As of now, tens of thousands return home in Samar after a tsunami alert was lifted following a 7.6 magnitude undersea quake, as local authorities began work to repair damages to public infrastructure.I really do hope that after that terrible nightmare occurred, I do hope that those who are affected will do their best to stood up again.

Scoop: http://www.interaksyon.com/article/42039/tens-of-thousands-return-home-in-samar-as-tsunami-fears-subside

Pond Life

While building the anticipation for Series 7 premiere of Doctor Who, BBC made a five-part webisodes set before Asylum of the Daleks. This is called Pond Life and this online exclusive highlights moments on The Eleventh Doctor, Amy Pond, and Rory Williams, along with some other familiar faces. Seems that the BBC has kindly let everyone witness this five-part web exclusives that build the anticipation for the Series 7 premiere set tomorrow.




In my point of view, parts 1 to 4 are fun to see. Who would have thought that The Doctor laid down some backing vocals, Ood on the loo, and Rory's lunchbox....which is the most awkward moment occurred in the whole Who history? At the end of the final part of this online exclusive, that's how it gets emotional...

Everything is all right, isn't it?

So then....see you tomorrow for Asylum of the Daleks! Bring your friends! Arm yourselves with knowledge!

Until then, GERONIMO!!!!

"100 brush strokes, 0 worries of hair fall"

On the August 31, 2012 episode of Bubble Gang...

- Bubble Gags see cowboys escaping with their carriages

- job interview

- Mr. Assimo had an accident...

- What to put on your chin to be good looking?

- Bubble Gang does Pantene Pro V by spoofing this commercial as FUNTWIN Pro-V. 100 brush strokes, 0 worries of hair fall...

- job interview part 2

- It's the Pinoy Henyo for gays - PINOY JENYO!

- Pick Up Lines with Push Back, Bagoong, and Boy Pick Up!

- job interview part 3

- Capital letters too loud? Small caps letters can't hear? What about medium letters?!

- A Bubble Gang dramatic cooking show called DI KA NA MAGGIGISA.

Double decker racing in American Top Gear?

Okay, no offense right? But how come there's double decker racing in American Top Gear?

In the original, double decker racing was occured in Top Gear vs. The Germans episode and The Ashes Challenge episode (UK vs Australia). Here in the American Top Gear, different story...

After Rut and Adam lost the cult classics challenge even though Rutledge bought Tanner's winning Merkur for $600, those two visited Irwindale Speedway and meet up with Dax Shephard and Sean Hayes, stars on the new movie Hit and Run. These two arrived in the 1967 Lincoln Continental, a true cult classic.

Anyway, a BMW 3 bolted on the top of the 7 is weird for a double decker Bimmer. Fans of the original maybe familiar about the double decker racing but here...it's Rut and Dax vs. Adam and Sean. Carnage and stupidity occured.

In the end, Rutledge and Dax won the double decker racing. What a pillock....

Let's Do The News! (August 31, 2012)

Let's do the news! And oh, have you guys been on the Metal Gear 25th Anniversary party?

(audience murmuring)

Uh...I don't know if I was here. You?

Uh...no. But on that party, Kojima Productions really showed up their bombshells on that party. This is one quite of an interesting bombshell that shocked Metal Gear fans many.

What's the bombshell that Hideo Kojima blown on that party?

First, and really a big one, Columbia Pictures will produce the much awaited live-action film of Metal Gear Solid!

(applause)

Wha.....what? A live action Metal Gear Solid film? Seriously?

Yes. That is a bombshell explained and yes, Avi Arad, who is the producer of Spiderman movies, will be served as the producer for the upcoming Metal Gear Solid movie!

Scoop: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2012-08-30/metal-gear-solid-gets-live-action-hollywood-film

I didn't realize that Mr. Hideo Kojima had a dream of wanting his Metal Gear masterpiece to be adapted to a film but is it worth the wait or is it a flop?

I don't know. But we have to find out in the near future. Aside for the live action MGS film in the works, Metal Gear Solid also gets social with its first ever social game called METAL GEAR SOLID SOCIAL OPS.

(oooohh)

Social...Ops?

Yep. Social Ops. A smartphone game as told by GREE and it will be based on earlier stories of the METAL GEAR saga. Amazingly though, Mr. Kojima didn't really want to expand the franchise upwards but they want to be on the right direction. Also, this new social game takes advantage of its Unity engine for 3D graphics. This is another one of their bombshells offered...

Yeah. Another bombshell indeed.

(audience laughing)

Scoop: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2012-08-30/metal-gear-solid-gets-social-game-with-global-plans

On one note on that is, because it's made possible by GREE, it could be somewhat Japan-only...

No, May. Not only Japan but Konami plans to expand the Social Ops from around the world!

Really?

Yeah! And oh, for one last bombshell....

What is it?

Well, while on the hype for next year's REVENGEANCE, Kojima Productions tries to put their most talked FOX engine to their next Metal Gear game but this time, this is an open world Metal Gear game called GROUND ZERO.

Scoop: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2012-08-30/new-fox-engine-demo-is-an-open-world-metal-gear-game

Don't you mean METAL GEAR SOLID GROUND ZERO?

Yes. GROUND ZERO. Kojima said he wanted to test drive their FOX Engine for their new work but seriously, can the FOX Engine really be a good try for this new Metal Gear game?

Uhh....I don't know. Maybe more details will follow on the 2012 Tokyo Game Show next month.

Yeah. Next month indeed. Now they're really a bombshells we're looking forward to.

Uh-huh and oh! Bad news!

What?

I've just heard that Season 6 of the hit MTV reality series titled Jersey Shore WILL BE THE LAST!

Oh no! And oh, about that Jersey Shore....That was my sister Elise's favorite. JERSEY SHORE, B**CH!

(audience laughing)

Oh...that was the reality about idiots fighting each other, showing muscles, and my gosh....I can't believe that this rated-SPG reality show became a cult phenomenon. Sadly though, I didn't like that for being too harsh and what's the point of those adults doing outrageous stuff on cam?

(audience laughing)

Well, there's that dialogue that's been stuck on my head...JERSEY SHORE, B**CH! (laughing)

Scoop: http://ph.omg.yahoo.com/news/mtv-pulls-plug-jersey-shore-174946631.html

Anyway, while waiting to see the end of JERSEY SHORE, which is the most insane of the SPG-rated realities, anyone heard about hapless workers drowned in a septic tank at Ali Mall on Quezon City? I know. That's horrible for those who got stuck in a septic tank.

(awwww)

Yeah, what tragic happening occurred. That septic tank at Ali Mall was too severe for someone to repair it. That made me wondering about the whole septic tank story....Could there be a woman at the septic tank?

What?

You know, Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank...starring Eugene Domingo. Remember that film?

(audience laughing)

Hey Hammond. Hey! No time for septic tank hooligans We've got four drowned workers to worry about. No time for your rowdy behavior. Shall we move on?

Right and because it's just a few days before Series 7 premiere, that gave us thinking what to do while on the day of the world television premiere of BBC Doctor Who Series 7. For Whovians like you and me, there are many ways to do.

- In the UK, watch the series premiere of Doctor Who on BBC One and BBC One HD this September 1 at 7:20PM.
- For Americans, watch it on BBC America this September 1 at 9PM ET
- For Canadians, watch it on SPACE this September 1 at 9PM ET
- For our Aussie Whovians, catch it on the ABC iView website on September 2 at 5:10AM AEST.
- Missed the premiere or want to watch it again, buy this episode on Amazon.com Instant Video or iTunes on the day after it airs!

Wow! So many ways to watch the new season. And then who do you want to watch with?

I would by my friends, my family, my loved ones, even an whole army of Daleks, and even an Ood on the loo...

(audience laughing)

Ood on the loo?

...awkward....

Ood on the loo...

(audience laughing)

Take it easy. I would bring everyone from across time and space, even with my Time-Space Warp powers to watch the new season. I would bring them all to witness the return of Who. As always, NEVER APPLY LOGIC TO WHO...

Yeah...never apply logic to who. You're really sounded like a Whovian now. No wonder when did you became one of them. Are those Jelly Babies, fish fingers, custard, tea, and Jammie Dodgers ready on your table?

Exactly!

Great! See you on ASYLUM OF THE DALEKS! If you're brave enough to yell GERONIMO....(laughing)

Anyway, on the Paris Motor Show, Citroen will unveil it's answer to the Fiat 500C and it's called the DS3 Cabrio. It's like a DS3 but with the canvas top on it. Here it is, look...

2014 Citroen DS3 Cabrio

Uh-huh, it maybe Cabrio but this Sport Chic gets a canvas top just like the Fiat 500C. No doubt about it...

Scoop: http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/08/all-new-citroen-ds3-cabrio-with-roll.html

Oh...speaking of which, could that be the successor to the stupid Citroen C3 Pluriel?

It's either a yes or a no but we'll see about that next year.

Okay then.

Now, at the Moscow International Auto Show, Jaguar unveiled a more powerful XFR and this was called the XFR SPEED PACK. It may have a 5.0L V8 engine that churns out 510HP of power but now, it can get a top speed of 280kph thanks to its modified ECU, a front apron and a rear diffuser.

Scoop: http://www.inautonews.com/jaguar-xfr-speed-pack-arrives-in-moscow#.UEBZqsHiaeE

Yeah, hate to admit it but this is 20kph slower than the XKR-S, which is still my favorite Jag to drive around the racetracks.

(awwww)

Uh...yeah....Hey! As we know, the London 2012 is over but now, there's the London 2012 Paralympics which was held on the same venue as the London 2012 a few weeks ago. It runs on 29 Aug to 9 Sept. Currently, China is on the lead that bags 15 medals while Australia bags 9 medals, and hosting country Great Britain bags 7 medals. As we told, this event runs until September 9 so we'll check out for more, okay?

Right. And on that bombshell, that's the news and we'll leave you with some interesting news straight from the roundabouts.

1) Mar Roxas is now DILG Chief: http://ph.news.yahoo.com/it-s-official--mar-roxas-is-new-dilg-chief.html

2) Blue Moon coming Friday night: http://ph.news.yahoo.com/blue-moon-rises-friday-watch-online-155534978.html

3) Senator Sotto said...he was being cyber-bullied? Is it because of the infringement about the RH Bill?: http://ph.news.yahoo.com/-sotto--i-m-the-first-senator-to-be-cyber-bullied.html

4) Helicopter crash in India: http://ph.news.yahoo.com/video/video-captures-chopper-crash-india-155407784.html

5) Is German hypercar maker Gumpert in financial troubles?: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/30/gumpert-declares-itself-provisionally-insolvent/

6) Third generation Mazda Atenza revealed in Moscow: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/28/2014-mazda6-mazda-6-reveal-moscow/

7) The final chapter of Okami-San manga has been published. : http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-08-30/okami-san-manga-final-chapter-published

2013 Ford Taurus and 2013 Lincoln MKS

2013 Ford Taurus

Here it is. This is the 2013 Ford Taurus and this is somewhat the Evos-fied facelift of the sixth generation Taurus, which is the best Taurus I have ever witnessed upon its three-year tenure. For this latest refresh, we'd expected a new face inspired from the Ford Evos concept car, new gizmos loaded depending on which variant, and some new choice of engines to expect. There is now the new and improved 2.0L Ti-VCT EcoBoost l4 engine, which generates about 240HP of power, 270lb-ft of torque, and estimated fuel economy of about 26MPG combined. A 3.5L 24-valve DOHC Ti-VCT V6 was offered and also the one that I quite like. It's the SHO Version which comes with the 3.5L Twin Turbo Charged Direct Injection EcoBoost V6 engine that peaks out about 365HP of power. All Tauruses have a conventional 6-speed Auto but the SHO comes with paddle shifters.

2013 Ford Taurus interior

Sure the interior remains the same but it appears the hard drive's have been completely new or in translation, Ford added the MyFord Touch with the a new head unit with 8" touch screen, steering wheel and interactive gauge cluster. There's more;  a heated steering wheel, all new Sony sound system featuring HD Radio and iTunes Tagging, Multicontour seats with Active Motion (massage), push-button start, auto high beams and a rear view camera were there to keep it a bit more luxurious. 

Anyway, word from the devil, the 2013 Taurus is a bit more refined for an average salaryman who wants to go out for work but for the SHO version this car is about as feistier as <! --metaphors involved!! -- > Nina Williams. Uh-huh, the sport-tuned shock absorbers, springs, stabilizer bars and strut mount bushings on the SHO really made it as sharp as a European sedan with added flying kicks. It's not as dynamic as an American muscle car but it's as mild as a Porsche and because it's 4WD, too much grip. No matter though, it's still more like a feisty female video game character I know but what if for those who don't want something feisty?

To put it this way, the standard 2013 Taurus costs about $26,600 up to $39,200 for the high-performance SHO. Actually this is a lot cheaper than any other European sports saloons I know but if the Taurus is not too luxurious, what's the point with this?

2013 Lincoln MKS

This is the 2013 Lincoln MKS. Even though this is a Ford Taurus in Lincoln's clothing, this facelift is a bit more...irritating to my eyes. It's like Cybermen vs. Daleks trying to design something but hey, this weird looking front face feels like it's even more scarier than the Weeping Angel but on the inside...well that's a different story.

2013 Lincoln MKS interior

That's a completely new interior for the 2013 MKS here. There's now the new MyLincoln Touch feature that allows me to make and receive phone calls hands-free, or even browse and play my favorite songs with voice recognition.

Although it uses the same platform as the Taurus, the MKS is offered with the 3.7L V6 engine or the high performance 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine. Because I'm sticking on the EcoBoost story, that engine generates about 365HP of power, same as the 2013 Taurus SHO. While the 3.7 V6 is FWD (with the optional AWD), the EcoBoost variant is 4WD, same case but sadly, the Lincoln MKS doesn't have the adjustable suspension as the Taurus. I'm afraid the driving feel for the MKS is a bit of faff. A BIT OF FAFF. Didn't like how it behaves because it feels like a Japanese luxury car that was made for the accountants, geography teachers, and someone named Brian.

Another concern was its pricing as the standard MKS with the 3.7L engine on it costs about $42,810, twice as the normal Taurus. So then, it's your choice really, you can either have the feisty one or the one that is a bit of a faff. Sadly though, both of them will lose. Just saying...

Renault Samsung SM3 L38 Minor Change

2013 Renault Samsung SM3

The second-generation Renault Samsung SM3 (L38) was been there for three years and this car deserves a minor change. Well, it happened now. The L38 SM3 now gets its facelift and this should be interesting.

SMART LIFE

For its facelift, the SM3 now has a new front design that provides modern dynamism for this car. This front grille on the facelifted SM3 seems like it came from the Kia Morning. Familiar? Afraid not but this new look is all about being stylish midsize sedan for the Korean yuppies. The 17-inch alloy wheels have given a new look to give it a bit more feel. Those redesigned front lamps, side mirrors, side body kit, refined door handles, and some cosmetic upgrades really try to keep the SM3 fresh and rejuvenated. On the inside, that's a different story because the instrumental panel's new to us and it's called Dynamic Color Digital Crystal. That seems to be somewhat familiar but this new instrumental really gives a clear view on the speed, the rev, the status, anything. However, the Dynamic Color Digital Crystal is not just new to this model, there's one thing that I really like and it's the new SM3's SMart Connect. This feature allows this navigation system's firmware to be updated via Wi-Fi and not just that, it gets you access to SK Telecom's MelOn mobile music portal service. That name is familiar for K-POP fans many because of the MelOn Music Awards but for those, MelOn is SK Telecom's mobile music portal service which is the world's first wired and wireless interworking music service that allows you to enjoy your favorite tunes anytime and anywhere. It's legal, you are first to listen the world's best songs, and SK offers real-time streaming and downloads through its Music Rental Service.

More info:  http://www.sktelecom.com/eng/html/service/WirelessInternet/Music.html 

Speaking of music, the BOSE Surround System was equipped on the more expensive versions to provide a better sound quality while driving. Listening to your greatest hits never sound so good on an everyday midsize sedan. Also, there is a massager on the driver's seat, heated seats, Samsung Plasma Ionizer, perfume diffuser, 3 zone aircon, and this smart i navigation feature. All those conveniences really add a nice touch on the revised SM3.

We're now into the twilight zone which is the performance. As of now, the SM3 offers only the 1.6L gasoline engine generates about 117HP of power and 16.1kg-m of torque. Because it was mated with the new XTRONIC CVT, the fuel economy is now 15km/L and CO2 emissions of 114.0g/km. It's now even more economical than ever because what Renault Samsung says that this is the best-in-class fuel economy.

Available colors are; Ultra Silver, White, Black, Mars Gary, Pearl White, Ebony Brown, and Oriental Red.

My comment:

The 2013 SM3 is not just even more dynamic in terms of exterior design but it's now made to be more technological thanks to its SMart Connect feature that Korean yuppies would make sense of. Sadly however, I didn't like it. That's it.

Photo: Renault Samsung Motors