Saturday, July 21, 2018

The Equalizer II

The Equalizer is back for another explosive thriller that will sure leave the viewers getting goosebumps as the action gets even more explosive and even more intense than his previous outing as this sequel film will be worth the ticket puncher to the viewers' faces.

The Equalizer II

With well-known action star Denzel Washington reprising his role from the first film as Robert McCall, EQ2 pushes his own brand of justice over the limit as he takes on his most daring mission yet where everyone's at stake.

I know this is sudden but because this sequel is extremely long for action movie standards, EQ2 delivers two hours of punishing, yet intense, explosive action that will leave viewers muttering how in the world they came up with and sure, with things going on today, we can put action movies like these to blame for such brutal acts we're seeing it now. Yes, with so much blood, bullets, and fistfights thrown into this explosive circus of thrills, viewers can really see Denzel Washington pushing his lead role over the limit and since he went over the limit, there is a chance that this will be the only sequel he'll ever been into and once it's over, no one knows what's next for the main character after delivering his explosive fist of justice to the very end.

As one of the most thrilling films to blow your summer season off, EQ2 really shows how much of a thriller this film is and you can really keep yourself hanging from start to finish until most of your popcorn's fully destroyed from the explosive scenes it delivers.

My rating: 3.8 out of 5.

Bubble Gang - July 20, 2018

On the July 20, 2018 episode of Bubble Gang...

- Drugstore gags



- Part-indie film, part-commercial


- Husband and wife telling truths about their relationships

- The housewife's smart moves

- The advanced thinker

- LeBrown James talks about his arch rival

- The sick workaholic

- Fainting in tandem

- Basa-basa pik

Forza Motorsport 7: Drive without explanations

The Porsche 911 GT3 RS is the hottest, hardest, tightest, and the most exotic 911 of them all that deserves no explanations because once you drive it, you don't need to explain how much of a car this stripped-out sportscar can do because while it's still a chuckable sportscar, the way it behaves is pretty much like a supercar.





I am one of the many people who fell in love with the GT3 RS because this stripped-out beauty delivers some spartan driving manners while taking advantage of its aerodynamics and lightness that makes it go fast everywhere. As times change, is there any way the GT3 RS needs to improve? A lot, perhaps, and this is where its minor change comes into view.



This is the minor change in question. I picked this car up from this month's content update and before taking this new version out for a spin, let's have a little talk about the 911 GT3 RS' minor change. The 991-spec GT3 RS is a no holds barred 911 that combines supercar-level dynamics with sportscar-like packaging and with the latest update, the new model pushes its envelope to deliver the ultimate driving experience Porsche enthusiasts are onto it now.

The naturally-aspirated 4.0L boxer-6 engine has been upgraded to produce 20HP more than the previous model so now it delivers 520HP of power and while mated to an improved 7-speed PDK, it delivers an improved top speed of 312kph. Focusing mostly on its dynamics, the new model features a much improved racing chassis and lightweight construction, drawing inspiration from its ultimate variant, the GT2 RS. The Weissach package features carbon fibre body and interior parts, magnesium wheels, and a stiffer suspension setting.

It went round the Nurburgring Nordschleife in 6:56.4, making it the third production Porsche to crush the seven-minute barrier.



Sure, it maybe short on power compared to the ultimate 911, the GT2 RS, but the GT3 RS is all making drivers feeling the click between them and the car because as a car made by purists for purists, sort of, the GT3 RS ticks all the right boxes what a sports car should. I know, it's not a good-looking car, consider the crazy looking design that makes it more annoying when parked at the opera house, but as a proper, no holds barred sportscar, when you get behind the wheel, all you have to do is drive without explanations, like doing jokes without explanations to the audience, unless there's someone going to meddle your affairs.





Having enjoyed the aspects of the GT3 RS, I decided to find out if the latest minor change of the GT3 RS is better than the previous model, I went to the Top Gear Track and find out on my own terms. Let's roll the tape.

And now the results...

991.2 GT3 RS - 1:17.976
991 GT3 RS - 1:18.056

So, what do we have here? Although the new model is more powerful and more aerodynamic than the previous model, it lapped almost a second quicker, meaning that it's too close to call. I know that it lapped better at the Nurburgring compared to the old model, but at times like these, I think that's good enough to see how much this car has improved. Just imagine what if The Stig managed to lap this new version, I bet it would be as close as it gets.



The GT3 RS is all about checks and balances that makes this sports car great at all sides of the world. Sure, the GT2 RS is all about being the supreme being in the sports car realm but the GT3 RS is more of a satisfying feast that works like it was meant to be. It really is the gold standard for lightweight sportscars that is free from the extra baggage of its life to deliver the ideal freedom drivers want and I want more reasons to drive this car, even if it means of breaking the "no explanation" rule, I dare say.

Go ahead, drive the new 911 GT3 RS on Forza Motorsport 7 right now. You are more than welcomed to try it for a change.

Friday, July 20, 2018

THREATS FROM NORTH KOREA: Nukes, denuclearization timeline, and an unfulfilled promise



US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo brought up three items for discussing during his most recent visit to Pyongyang but is yet to receive any response from the North.

According to Representative Roh Hoe-chan, floor leader of the minor opposition Justice Party, those items are a full declaration of its nuclear arsenal, a denuclarization timeline, and an unfulfilled promise made by Kim at the Singapore summit.

That promise is likely refer to destroying a missile engine testing site.

Roh said he was informed of this by acting US Under Secretary for Political Affairs, Stephen Mull, during his recent visit to Washington.

Source: Arirang News

Let's Do The News! (July 20, 2018)

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- Tropical depression Inday has slightly intensified as it moves northeast, enhancing the habagat that will bring moderate to heavy rains in most of Luzon on Friday. In its 0300 hour forecast, PAGASA said Inday was last observed at 995km east northeast of Basco, Batanes with maximum winds of 85kph near the center and gusts of 105kph, while moving at 15kph.

- A top legal counsel of President Rodrigo Duterte assures that the public can expect that the Chief Executive will stay true to his promises. Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo made the statement a few days before Duterte reports to the people his achievements and plans during his third State of the Nation Address on Monday.

- Senators condemned the recent killing of a broadcaster in Legazpi City in Albay early this Friday morning. Joey Llana, a radio broadcaster in 92.3 FM Home Radio station was reportedly shot to death by unknown assailants in Barangay Peñafrancia in Daraga town.

- The Trump administration proposed sweeping changes to the 45-year-old Endangered Species Act which would roll back protections for endangered species, alarming most environmentalists.

- Ryan Bounds, Trump's nominee to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, was shelved by the White House. Senate Republicans, led by Mitch McConnell and Chuck Grassley, had steamrolled Bounds through the confirmation process over the objections of both of his home state senators, which is unheard for longstanding Senate tradition. McConnell couldn't muster the votes to confirm Bounds because of the nominee's long and troubling record of disregard for the experiences of people of color, the LGBTQ community, and sexual assault survivors.

- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi backed an ongoing regional bid to resolve the South Sudan conflict yesterday as he praised Khartoum for hosting peace talks between the country's warring groups. Sisi, who arrived in Khartoum for a two-day visit, said the peace talks in the Sudanese capital were aimed at achieving peace and stability in neighboring South Sudan, where tens of thousands of people have been killed and millions displaced since a brutal civil war erupted in December 2013.

- The top security bodies of the United Nations and the African Union on Thursday called for a peaceful transfer of power following elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo this year.

- Lewis Hamilton renews his contract for the Mercedes F1 team for another two years. In addition, Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull's Max Verstappen renew contracts as well.

- The Renaultsport Megane IV receives a more hardcore Trophy variant with bi-material front brake discs, specific 19-inch 'Jerez' alloy wheels and high performance Bridgestone tyres, which can be paired with new, exclusive lighter wheels that reduce total unsprung weight by 8kg.

2019 Renaultsport Megane Trophy
- Hyundai unveiled a special-edition Kona Iron Man edition as part of their partnership with Marvel.

Hyundai Kona Iron Man Edition
- Your first look on the 11th series of BBC's Doctor Who, starring Jodie Whitaker as The Doctor.



TTFN!!!

Thursday, July 19, 2018

THREATS FROM NORTH KOREA: Three-way summit between North and South Korea and US likely



South Korea's Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha hasn't ruled out the possibility of a summit among the leaders of the two Koreas and the United States on the margins of the UN General Assembly slated for September.

She made the remarks during her visit in London for talks with top British officials. Ahead of the UN General Assembly in New York, there has been talk of the possible three-way summit as North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been cranking up diplomacy to the outside world to get sanctions relief and ease international isolation.

Asked about the possibility to the formal end to the 1950-53 Korean War could be declared during the UN gathering this autumn, Kang noted the April 27 summit agreement between South Korean president Moon Jae-in and Kim to seek such a declaration within this year.

Touching on US President Donald Trump's recent remarks that there is "no rush" regarding denuclearization negotiations with the North, the foreign minister said that denuclearization process may take some time.

Source: Arirang News

Let's Do The News! (July 19, 2018)



- Senators expressed confidence that the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law will pass the Supreme Court's scrutiny and eventually be implemented smoothly to resolve the long-standing conflict in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

- A special registration will be held on Friday, July 20 for Persons With Disabilities. The Commission on Elections said the special offsite registration for PWDs will be conducted in some areas in Region I.

- The Philippine government on Thursday offered to repatriate members of the Filipino community in Nicaragua following the continuing civil unrest in that country. None of the 86 Filipinos in Nicaragua have so far been affected by the unrest, the Department of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.

- Numerous retirees protested Wednesday to demand payment of their retirement benefits in crisis-hit Venezuela. About 200 senior citizens blocked traffic on Urdaneta Avenue, a stone’s throw from the presidential palace.

- Prosecutors state that accused Russian agent Maria Butina tried to trade sex for influence.

- Police identify Novichok attackers who poisoned former Russian spy Sergei Skripal in Salisbury as they say several Russians were involved in the attempted murder of the former double agent and daughter.

- The third-generation Audi TT range's minor change was unveiled with new look and features.

2019 Audi TT
 - Honoring STI's 30th anniversary, Subaru unveiled the limited edition WRX STi Type RA-R, which is limited to 500 units and priced at 4,998,240 Yen. It uses the same upgrades as the S208 special edition but it weighs 10kg less than the normal WRX STi, making it the lightest WRX STi ever made.

2019 Subaru WRX STi Type RA-R

- Illustrator Kaori Fujita passed away at the age of 47.

- Actress Sofia Andres is set to return in ABS-CBN's fantaserye, Bagani, after a controversial three month exit from the show.

- The Buy Bust action film starring Anne Curtis will spearhead next month's Cinemalaya 2018.

TTFN!!!