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On the October 10, 2014 episode of Bubble Gang...

- Mad scientist gags

- Istambay, Istambay sa Looban, May babaeng galit sa tambayan, tapis lang ang kanyang kasuotan, sabi nya siya daw ay...NABOSOHAN!!!

- On this episode's PAG-IBIG HOTLINE, Mr. Luv-Yah is counseling with a couple facing with some major issues with themselves.

Mr. Luv Yah

Tina & Ronnel

- What to do when your stunt double isn't what it suppose to be?

- A director has some brainstorming during a coffee break...

Nag-iisang Ikaw

- Bubble Gang Flashback Friday

- More wise words from Tata Lino!

- Those youngsters in their computers these days...

- "Sorry but that's not my job"

Top Gear USA: Need For Speed

The boys of Top Gear USA are back and on that episode, they're taking on the fastest roads in Germany and if they're ready, they're prepared to take on the Nurburgring, the ultimate racetrack most challenging racers take on over the years. For Tanner, he's armed with the VW Golf VII R while for Rut, he's armed with the Porsche 911 991 Carrera 4S, and for Adam, he's fully armed with the brand new Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4. Mind you, Tanner has a 4WD car with the engine with the front while Rut has a four-wheel drive car with the engine at the back, and Adam's got a 4WD car with the engine in the middle. It's all-and-all in their German road trip to Nurburgring.

First up, it's the drag race and since Tanner's got a hatch by mistake, he's got a disadvantage against his co-hosts' sportscars and even a jumpstart won't help it because...Adam and the Huracan nailed them both. Period.

Next, the boys are taking on the Autobahn, a German highway where no speed limits are present and they can go as fast as they can until they will face traffic. Tanner and his Golf R done it in 150mph while Adam and the Lambo done it in a quicker 175mph, and Rut in a Porsche done it in 143mph.

Meanwhile, the boys are racing through a church from an old German town and whoever gets there the fastest wins. Even though these cars have their own trump cards on their side, getting through the tight streets is a challenge. After miles of navigating through the town, the Rut in the Porsche made it first.

Because Tanner hadn't won anything in this episode, he lured them to the parking lot for the handling test but with added twist: a slalom test while avoiding big cans of beer. This test demonstrates the VW Golf R's handling capabilities but for the other two...this is going to be one-sided. Still, the Porsche 911 C4S done it barely.

And now, the boys are on their way to the Nurburgring, their big petrolhead dream come true, but for Tanner's he's going to swap his Golf for something race-prepped for the Nurburgring race...in a form of a race-spec version of the Golf VI! He's not giving up without a fight!

He's going to set a benchmark time at the Ring and then...have Adam and Rut beat it with their sportscars! Even though the Huracan and the 911 C4S gave it everything they've got, it was one heck of an experience to have themselves in the Ring.

Let's Do The News! (October 10, 2014)

The big scoop today...

- The US Embassy in Manila put most of the Americans on high alert in the Philippines after police arrested three men linked to terrorist networks plotting to bomb most parts of the Philippine capital. Last October 5th, the police have arrested three members of the Rajah Solaiman Movement whose hideout were under surveillance for months.

- According to a US report, human rights records from the People's Republic of China continued to grow worse in key areas over the past year and limits on free speech and assembly are growing.

- Former leader of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev, age 83, has been hospitalized but he's determined to fight for his life. Gorbachev is the last leader of the Soviet Union when he took power in 1985 and instituted the sweeping political and economic reforms known as glasnost (openness) and perestroika (rebuilding).

- Over 87 million Philippine Pesos of deposits from Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. has been found as the investigation over his charge for plunder and his involvement at the PDAF scam continues.

- As the Hong Kong Protests still rages on, most of the student protest leaders have called on supporters to stage a major rally later on after the HK government cancelled planned talks.

- As the whole Philippines are on the watch on PNP National Director General Alan Purisma, Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago wished to the Philippine president Benigno Aquino III that he should "kick Purisima upstairs so that he will leave the PNP alone.”

- Aston Martin, the premier British sports car maker is coming to the Philippines and to be distributed by the newly established Aston Martin Manila. The newest PH distributor of Aston Martin has been forged by Bridgestone PH president Marc Tagle and Marc Soong. They'll be bringing most DB9, Vanquish, Rapide, and Vantage models on the Philippine market next year.

2015 Aston Martin Vanquish

- Naruto fans, don't fret because even though the manga ends as well as "The Last - Naruto The Movie", there's still more hope because next year, there's going to be a stage play that is part of an ongoing post-end projects.

TTFN!!!

2014-2015 Japan COTY finalists announced

Last year, the Volkswagen Golf VII was the first imported car to win the Japan Car of the Year, edging out the likes of locally-made bests especially the Honda Fit. It was one heck of a twist happened in the history of Japan COTY when an imported car, especially German, won this award that is solely for Japan-made cars. I have no idea why most Japanese people love the new Golf very much.

Now, for the 2014-2015 Japan COTY, the top ten finalists have been announced and the winner will be named at the 13th of October, the final day of the Tokyo Motor Fest 2014. So, who are the ten finalists vying for the top spot?

1) Toyota Noah and Voxy

2014 Toyota Noah

2014 Toyota Voxy

2) Nissan Skyline V37 (Infiniti Q50)

2015 Nissan Skyline 200GT-t

3) Honda N-WGN

2014 Honda N-WGN

4) Mazda Demio

2015 Mazda Demio

5) Subaru Levorg

2015 Subaru LEVORG

6) Suzuki Hustler

2014 Suzuki Hustler

7) Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205

2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

8) BMW i3

2014 BMW i3

9) Jeep Cherokee

2014 Jeep Cherokee

10) Peugeot 308

2014 Peugeot 308

These are the finalists but who will be crowned the 2014-2015 Japan Car of the Year? Find out soon...

Report: http://autoc-one.jp/news/1926490/

Let's Do The News! (October 9, 2014)

The big scoop today...

- Most of the American central bank policymakers are concern about the current economic situation regarding the economic slowdown and the strong dollar as minutes of the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting last month were released. The labor market conditions continue to improve but the workforce is underutilized.

- South Korean prosecutors indicted the former bureau chief of Sankei Shimbun on suspicion of libeling SoKor president Park Geun-Hye.

- A bomb scare forced Katipunan's Miriam College to suspend their classes.

- Two ace pilots from the Philippine Air Force, Brigadier General Raul Del Rosario and Colonel Guillermo Molina Jr. have been promoted.

- Toyota's Prius Alpha MPV has been given a minor change for 2015.

Toyota Prius Alpha 2015 minor change

- Fans of the Metal Slug game would know that the main character tank of the game, called the SV-001/I Metal Slug, has spawned a 1/24 scale model kit from Wave. It will be available this January for 4,800 Japanese Yen.

SV-001/I Metal Slug

- Porsche reveals the 911 Carrera GTS range which features an uprooted version of the 3.8L boxer-6 engine that develops 424HP of power and a top speed of over 190mph. It can be fitted with either a 7-speed manual or the PDK gearbox.

2015 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

- In an Autoblog-exclusive report, the Formula Roadshow returns to Jerusalem, Israel, after series of conflicts.

- This is the Hyundai Aslan, the production version of the AG concept sedan as seen from the 2014 Busan Motor Show and pre-orders are open for this premium saloon that sits between the Grandeur and Genesis. It will be powered with either a 3.0L or a 3.3L GDi engine.

2015 Hyundai Aslan

- Disney celeb Olivia Holt has signed a contract deal with Disney Music Group's Hollywood Records.

TTFN!!!

WARNING: Superstorm Vongfong reaches Japan on weekend

Superstorm Vongfong was intensified into the equivalent of a Category 4 hurricane on the cusp of Category 5 status, as it heads through the Western Pacific Ocean toward Japan. Its maximum sustained winds is at least 155mph and it's heading through Japan, a nation that is still reeling from the aftermath of Typhoon Phanfone over the weekend, this coming Sunday. This is known to be this year's most powerful storm since last year's Superstorm Haiyan which has max winds of 230kph and 315kph gusts before it caused havoc in the Visayas part of the Philippines.

The northern Ryukyu Islands will be the first to feel the wrath of this superstorm as early as Saturday or Saturday night while the worst impacts across mainland Japan are expected from Monday to Tuesday and expect devastating winds and strong rainfall.

Report: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/07/super-typhoon-vongfong_n_5947470.html

Super GT 2014: Thailand

The first ever SUPER GT race to be held at Chang International Circuit in Thailand was a spectator-worthy experience for the Thai petrolheads who turned out to be big fans of the SuperGT race and for the first ever race in this new circuit, which is the seventh round of this 2014 season, the #36 PETRONAS TOM'S RC F, driven by Kazuki Nakajima and James Rossiter, is the winner on the GT500 class while on the GT300 class, the winner goes to the #3 B-MAX NDDP GT-R driven by Kazuki Hoshino and Lucas Ordonez, the first ever Nissan GT Academy graduate.

Highlights:

So far, the #36 LEXUS TEAM PETRONAS TOM'S is in the lead on the GT500 standings while the #4 GOODSMILE RACING & TeamUKYO is still standing at the top of the GT300 standings. The final race will be at Twin Ring Motegi on the 16th of November. Who will win the Super GT 2014 season? See you next month!