Sunday, October 27, 2013

HALLOWEEN 2013: The best cartoon characters to dress for this year's Halloween


Welcome to the special HALLOWEEN 2013 segment of Leopaul's Blog, the segment that doesn't come with LOSER CANDY to the picky children.

On the special segment, running from the rest of the week from now till the 31st of October, that is Halloween to you, me, and the rest of the world, it's the science of halloween regarding the best costumes to wear, the scariest movies to watch, worst "loser candies" to avoid this halloween, and of course, the do's and don'ts in Halloween.

On this segment:

Ah, the kids. Every halloween, kids in the suburbs readying their costumes to dress for halloween in the event we all know as "TRICK OR TREAT". No matter the costume, kids get candies from their neighbors for the fun of it. It always happened every year but...on this segment, my suggestions can do better so what are the best cartoon characters to dress this Halloween?

This suggestion is a long process but I decided to give you a rundown to name a few based on the kids' fandom.

1) The Justice League

WHY: The best of DC Comics heroes can be the best costumes to wear this Halloween. Superman, Batman, The Flash, Cyborg, Aquaman, Green Lantern, and Wonder Woman, no matter which Justice League member you'll be, you and your friends will guarantee a heroic effort to score some candy. Yes, there goes the "We can be heroes" gig but for Halloween, you and your friends can be heroes.

2) The Avengers

WHY: If some kids that the Justice League is a bit of an old-school fad, they think The Avengers are way cooler than the Justice League. Why? It's a MARVEL thing. Everybody loves MARVEL, despite the fact that it's now part of Disney. There's a hitch when it comes to dress as their favorite Avenger this Halloween because the only Avengers that are easier to be on Halloween are Captain America, Thor or Iron Man (considering the costumes you can find at your nearest stores) because...how to dress as The Incredible Hulk? If you're not so sure, turning your kid into Hulk for Halloween can be tricky because...consider his angry green color. Making him wearing ripped denim jeans is an easy task but...how can you make him green? Either body paint or a felt tip pen would work but as for the felt tip pen, make sure it's not permanent because it takes 6 days to come off and it's an embarrassing moment when your kid is back to school with a bit of green stuff in his whole body. Yikes...

3) Adventure Time

WHY: Ah yes. Adventure Time, the worldwide cult favorite everyone's been talking about. Kids, teens, and adults love watching this show and it's quickly becoming one of the most addicting cartoons for the millennials. One day, I'll name and shame the most addicting cartoon in the world but in the meantime, being Adventure Time characters for Halloween...can you be Finn the human for Halloween? Yes. Can you be PB for Halloween? Yes, if you're a little girl. Can you be Marcy for Halloween? Uh...let's save that on the next segment. Anyway...Ice King? Yes but best to mimic his evil personality to complete the look however...there's a problem...

If a little boy wants to be Ice King for halloween...what about his penguin henchmen? Ah! You know that there's a Gunther plushie available, right? If it happened that you had one, give one to him but in case you never bought one, never mind. Just go on with it, anyway.

Now for something more difficult; Lumpy Space Princess and BMO. Can you cosplay as either Lumpy Space Princess or BMO? The answer is yes for a BMO and a no for LSP. Oh my glob...why is LSP impossible to cosplay for Halloween? Look...

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Lumpy Space Princess

Oh my glob! Do you think you can cosplay as LSP? The answer...about a 100% of fans tried to dress as LSP and failed miserably because judging by how LSP looks like, it's impossible so don't bother dress as LSP. That's not gonna work because like we, humans, do...we can't levitate ourselves. Unless mascot trickery would do the trick, you'll never gonna be LSP for Halloween so don't even think about it.

As for BMO...
BMO

Get some dark blue (sort of) stockings, some green arm sleeves, and a box! That's it. Dark blue stockings (again, sort of), green arm sleeves, and a box. As for the box, it's up to you to use your art skills to replicate the look of the most adorable little gadget in Adventure Time. Youth, these days, don't really know what a mascot is...

4) Disney Junior characters

This is an unbelievable stroke of genius because with kids aged from 2 to 7 enjoyed watching their favorite Disney Junior shows on the telly, that gave them wandering which will be wearing this Halloween. Suggestion? Simple, three of our favorite Disney Junior shows like Jake and the Never Land Pirates, Doc McStuffins, and the very latest addition, Sofia the First. If you happen to bought one of their costumes from, let's just say your nearest Disney store or at Disney Store online, then you're fine. Kids these days love Disney because...well, their image isn't all about Mickey Mouse but it's because "happiness is a state of mind". A brave pirate, a toy doctor, and a princess-in-training, whichever your kid will gonna be, these gonna score them a bountiful of sweet candy, hopefully. Let's hope it's not LOSER CANDY.

5) Disney princesses

This one's for the little girls because with the upcoming Disney movie, Frozen, is coming next month, girls have a lot of choices to dress as their favorite Disney princesses; Cinderella, Snow White, Princess Aurora from Sleeping Beauty, Jasmine from Aladdin, Belle from Beauty and the Beast, Princess Tiana from Princess and the Frog, Rapunzel from Tangled, and Merida from Brave. Choices, choices, choices. If you're lucky to dress as next month's Anne of Arendelle from next month's Frozen, well good luck!

6) Equestria Girls

If you happen if one of your little girls is a big fan of MLP, my suggestion is dress as one of their Equestria Girls equivalents because dressing as a pony sounds ridiculous and hard because you have to go in fours. If you watched the Equestria Girls film, you know what it means and frankly, you have to try your luck mimicking the outfits seen in Equestria Girls; from Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, and Fluttershy. If they get this right, that will surely rack up the points, or candies.

There are many suggestions for the best cartoon characters to dress this Halloween but I leave it this one to you. If you have any suggestions, feel free to post some comments below or write to me via e-mail. Just to let you know, ask your parents permission before going online first.

Saturday, October 26, 2013

Cars GT6 Should Put (Volume 15)

In a galaxy far far away, just off our backyard, lies Leopaul's Blog; boldly pushing the boundaries of car culture because there's some CARS GT6 SHOULD PUT.



Cars like...

1) RUF 3800S '13

WHY: The RUF lineup from Gran Turismo needs to be expand with the latest RUF machines but my suggestion would be the 3800S. Based on the 981 sportscar, the RUF 3800S is powered by a flat-six 3.8-liter engine producing 420 HP (309 kW) at 7,400 rpm and 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque reached at 5,600 rpm. I just hope the 3800S will be featured on GT6 so I can compare this to the old 3400S.


2) Jaguar XKR-S '12

WHY: The current Jaguar XK featured in Gran Turismo 5 is available only in the normal XK and the high-powered XKR but why not the XKR-S?! Sheesh, I just hope that Gran Turismo 6 should feature the best V8-powered Jaguar ever made and that's the Jaguar XKR-S. With the supercharged V8 engine developing 550PS of power, it's the most powerful road-going Jaguar ever made. This hot model can be quite a perfect treat if PD had the chance to feature it.



3) Cadillac CTS Vsport '14

WHY: There's a brand new Cadillac CTS out there and the new model comes with the top of a line Vsport model which comes with a twin turbo V6 engine under the hood. Word from Cadillac is that it lapped the Nurburgring in 8:14.10, faster than the NSX or the Lexus IS-F, making it one of the most capable premium saloons offered in the USA. I just hope that PD reconsiders the Cadillac lineup and add the new CTS on GT6 soon.


4) Lancia Thema 8.32 '86

WHY: They said that the Thema 8.32, the one with the Ferrari engine on it, is Italy's answer to the the BMW M5 but sadly, no one even remembered this eccentric Italian sports saloon. If they feature this rare Italian saloon, maybe everyone will change their mind about this classic saloon.


5) Suzuki Swift Sport '11

WHY: In the last GT5, we only got the 2005 and the 2007 model which kinda looks the same as well as its performance but for GT6, I want the latest Swift Sport to be featured in this game because judging by its hot hatch credentials, the new Swift Sport might be all right as a contender to its rival, the Fit RS and the Vitz RS. For the fun of it, I want to compare this to the old one and I have my fingers crossed.



The results please? So, if Polyphony's still on the rethinking process whether these cars I've mentioned will be featured on Gran Turismo 6, whether in game or as a DLC, you can't say that I didn't had a bit to do with that.

Take that to Kaz Yamauchi!

Teng bros., IHAW NA!

Jeric and Jeron Teng, the fierce sibling rivalry occured in the UAAP because they came from different schools with different teams, were the guests of the day on the October 26, 2013's Banana Nite, IHAW NA segment.

Meanwhile here are the top three tips, according to Alex, for girls to get through when their boys are fatty in LAUGH THREE...

1) Use the past to get through such excuses!

2) Blame where did he bought the shirt!

3) Call your resbak!!!

BUBBLE GANG 18th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL Part 2



The second part of the 18th anniversary special of GMA's longest running comedy gag show, Bubble Gang, really brings more kicks, more puns, and more laughs, all in the name of celebrating the show's 18th year. On that episode...

- Pool party gags

- Special guest Mike Enriquez meets its impersonators in the Bubble Gang spoof of 24 Oras called 4 ORAS! PASOK!!!



- Bubble Gang fan testimonials

- Special performances with the cast



- Atlit with Diego



- Bubble Gang does Myra by spoofing this commercial as MAITA!



- The best athletes from the Philippines seek help to Tata Lino!





- Doing the audition sketch to the audience




- 6 new Bubble Gang members are performing in the Bagong Gang segment and it's announced! Jan Manual is the ultimate male Bagong Gang and Denise Barbacena is the ultimate female Bagong Gang! Welcome to the show anyway!



- IyoTube



It's been quite an fun-packed anniversary special because as a fan, I will never stop watching the best comedy gag show in the Philippines no matter the circumstances. Hope you enjoyed the rest of the special much as I do.

The Juan Dela Cruz ending

The supernatural action drama series, Juan Dela Cruz, starring Coco Martin as Juan Dela Cruz, comes to a gripping end and on the finale...the showdown between the two Juans, Tagabantay vs. Anak ng Dilim, with Rosario (Erich Gonzales) at stake, commences. The Anak ng Dilim, as revived by the weakened Peruja, attacks very viciously while Juan, using all the weapons in his Bakal na Krus, is going all out against his ego. As the battle rages on, it seems Juan is almost losing against his evil ego and with the Anak na Dilim slithered Juan, the crowd got panicked over fear and Rosario's life is on the knife-edge.

Just as when Rosario's about to fall, the Bakal na Krus swooped back to Juan and rescued Rosario. With Juan revived, the battle continues and when Peruja tries to use her last resort against Juan, he managed to defeat not only the Anak ng Dilim but also Peruja. With the final battle truly over, is Rosario okay?

She's fine. Alive and well. In the end, Juan and Rosario finally married.

That concludes the story of the tagabantay once known as Juan Dela Cruz.


San Mig Coffee Mixers win 2013 PBA Governor's Cup finals

San Mig Coffee Mixers


After seven games in the finals of the 2013 PBA Governor's Cup, the victor goes to the San Mig Coffee Mixers after trouncing rival team Petron Blaze Boosters at the score of 87 to 77. The crowd at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum were astonished by such results and thanks to player Marc Pingris scored 19 pts, 17 rebounds, and 5 blocks, San Mig Coffee had the upper hand to win the title they lost last year.

Report: Interaksyon
Photo: PBA

Friday, October 25, 2013

Let's Do The News! (October 25, 2013)

The big news today...

1) Discovery Communications, the parent company of the Hub Network, is pleased to announced that Season 4 of My Little Pony Friendship is Magic will start on November 23rd at 10:00am ET/ 7:00am PT only on the Hub Network! The season opener will be a two-part, back-to-back, episode where the newly crowned Princess Twilight Sparkle must balance her new duties and her friendship with the other ponies.

2) The 1-Series Coupe is dead. Welcome to its upgraded successor, the all-new BMW 2-Series Coupe.

2014 BMW 2-Series

3) Ken Block collaborates with Need For Speed!  Need For Speed will be sponsoring Ken Block's upcoming Gymkhana Six next month. In part of the collaboration, a specially-designed Ken Block Mustang will be featured on Need For Speed Rivals!

Ken Block X Need for Speed collaboration

4) In the world of Gran Turismo, Sony is pleased to announced that the upcoming PS3 exclusive, Gran Turismo 6, will be collaborating with the Ayrton Senna Institute, a non-profit organization established in 1994 by Ayrton's sister, Viviane, promising to help the education of Brazilian children. Contents regarding the legendary F1 racer, Ayrton Senna, will be provided through online updates, providing players to explore Ayrton Senna's career. Who knows? You might be wearing the legendary Ayrton Senna race suit or even race through the track where he died, Imola. Let's hope...

GT6 x Ayrton Senna Institute collaboration

5) Comedian Michael V signs his contract to host TV5's Killer Karaoke.

Source: TV5 Facebook page

6) After accusing China of constructing on Scarborough Shoal, the probe set by the AFP said that the US Navy, not China, is responsible for the concrete blocks in Bajo de Masinloc. Case closed.

7) Two things will end tonight: the PBA Governors' Cup Game 7 between San Mig Coffee Mixers vs. Petron Blaze Boosters, and the series finale of ABS-CBN's fantasy action drama Juan Dela Cruz.

TTFN!!!

Driving Music (What is the name of the song on car commercial?) Vol. 58


Information about your query "who sings the song in the new october 2013 mitsubishi commercial"

Dear, idiot responsible for this unnecessary search query (in case I warned everyone you can't use chatty questions as search queries and I also warned that they should not turn the search engine into a chat box),

Your query "who sings the song in the new october 2013 mitsubishi commercial" may have content that is owned or licensed by whoever copyright holder behind the song as heard from a car commercial. In some cases, it's like you received an e-mail from YouTube that your video that has third party content match and then later, it may be blocked or ads may appear next to it.

Your claim is not penalizing your search browsing status. Acknowledge or dispute, welcome back to the segment where solves every car enthusiasts' questions about the title of the song of car commercials...with the risk of MATCHED THIRD PARTY CONTENT on their status. Acknowledge or dispute, it's your choice. This is DRIVING MUSIC on Leopaul's Blog.

Before they can say "Dispute Rejected, Claim Reinstated", here are another set of five Driving Musics that is worth "matched third party content"...

5. Zadok The Priest (Handel): Zadok The Priest by King's College Choir, Cambridge/Academy of Ancient Music/Pavlo Beznosiuk/Alastair Ross/Benjamin Bayl/Stephen Cleobury - from the Ssangyong New Chairman W commercial

4. Handel: Serse - Ombra Mai Fu by Yoshikazu Mera, Shiego Genda, and the Japan Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra - from the 2002 Hyundai Terracan commercial


2. 이해할께 by 조규만 - from the Daewoo Lanos II commercial

1. What You Won't Do For Love by Bobby Caldwell - from the Mitsubishi Motors America Outlander Sport "New Beauty" commercial

So, there you go. Another set of five Driving Musics waiting for you to get a copyright notice every time when you get a hold on those driving musics. 

Driving Music from Leopaul's Blog is the segment where solves every car enthusiasts' questions about the title of the song of car commercials...with the risk of MATCHED THIRD PARTY CONTENT on their status. Acknowledge or dispute, it's your choice.

Third-generation Cadillac CTS

Several years ago, the Cadillac CTS is their entry level sport saloon that shaken the brand's rubbish image and when Richard Hammond tested it on the Top Gear TV series, the CTS is more than just a good American car, it's a good car for a stop and deserves to be in UK judging by the fact that it's sold in left-hand drive European markets. It used to be the top trump against the Mercedes C-Class, Audi A4, and the BMW 3-Series but because last year's ATS sports saloon took the spot, guess there's no room for the new CTS but instead of throwing it away...

2014 Cadillac CTS

Cadillac decided to keep it but only this time, they made it larger and slotted to compete against the BMW 5-Series, the Audi A6, and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. That's right, the good American car that behaves like a European premium saloon in its class, now made even better but just how good it is? Cue the music as heard from Brainiac's I Can Do Science Me segment.

As Jeremy Clarkson told that Cadillacs are for pimps and pensioners, some people disagree because Cadillacs are kinda more like bad boy John Travolta. Cool at first but then seriously uncool and then...bang! Cool again! Think of it like...Pulp Fiction but that's just a different story for a different day.

It all started back in 1999 when General Motors try to save Cadillac from its demise, Cadillac initiated the brand's Art and Science design philosophy, which brings them back to their roots with cutting-edge design and high-end technology. The first car to apply such a thing is the CTS in 2002 and judging by its behavior, Cadillac's image of being a pensioner's car has been shaken off and then later, it's joined by the status symbol favorite, the Cadillac Escalade. These are just some of the reasons why Cadillac back to being the coolest.

Anyway, forget about the science lesson, onto the new model. Because Cadillac was so focused to make the CTS almost as European as its rivals, you wouldn't realize that they've used the Nurburgring as the basis to develop the new model and thanks to such progress, the new CTS tries to set standards to its midsize premium sedan class and with its Nurburgring lap time of 8:14.10, that's about as quicker than the old NSX, the old Cayman, or even the old Lexus IS-F! Unbelievable...

2014 Cadillac CTS
Judging by how it looks, the new model looks kinda similar to the smaller ATS and the apathetic XTS premium saloon and why apathetic? Because the XTS is just a Chevy Impala underneath and for such judgment, I think this new CTS could be all right. When you first drive the new model, you are kinda unhappy with it because sometimes first impressions are not so good but with a little practice and when you get used to it more, the new CTS can be the car worth living for. Sadly though, there are faults...

2014 Cadillac CTS interior

I once checked the interior of the new model and once again, the designers always adopting the whole Dead Space theme because on the dashboard, you can see those buttons that look like Isaac Clarke's helmet which makes changing the volume and temperature a bit more difficult and when you keep on tapping it...as dull as a gastropod. When you hold the button...meh, same thing. There's also a bigger problem as well because when I tried changing the speedo display, it's a bit too twitchy and this is a lot harder to manage than the XTS. I once checked the speedo of the ATS and the XTS and because they can be changed easily, I love the way Cadillac done to the speedos. Sadly on the CTS, that's a different story and unless you find a way, you'll be stuck in such a small display and you can't read it while on the road. My eyes are too small for this! This is much worse than electrifying weather reporter Sian Lloyd!

2014 Cadillac CTS
Most American cars sometimes afraid of the corners and when they faced one, American cars will feel like stripping of their dignity and send home to their mommies. The CTS, like its previous incarnations, won't be like that because thanks to its Nurburgring-honed dynamics, handling a corner is okay. Much like what a very cute character would say that everything is okay. However, when you switch the traction control off, the CTS loves to show off its true nature and if you're much of a Brainiac, you could just shred some tires for the heck of it. Engine choices? Well, you can have a 2.0L Turbo engine or a 3.6L V6 engine on it but on the top-of-the-line Vsport version you'll get the 420HP 3.6L V6 Twin Turbo engine which produces the equivalent power of V8-powered sedans without all the drama. Normal models are fitted with a 6-speed automatic gearbox but the CTS Vsport, with the turbo V6 engine on it, is mated with an 8-speed gearbox.

Price? The new model starts at around US$45,100, less than the 5-Series but more than the A6, making the all new CTS one of the most competitively-priced premium saloon on the market today.

The verdict? Well, while the new CTS is a bit twitchy on the technological details as well as my personal experience on changing the car's speedo through the settings, it's still a good American car for a full stop. It still behaves to be almost European and it corners like a European car and overall, it still retains its coolness no matter where it takes you. Thanks to the CTS, Cadillac is no longer a car made for senior citizens but made for those who want a bit more bling and flash.

Available colors: Phantom Gray Metallic, Radiant Silver Metallic, Black Raven, Opulent Blue Metallic, Silver Coast Metallic, Red Obsession Tintcoat, Majestic Plum Metallic, White Diamond Tricoat, and Black Diamond Tricoat.

Photo: General Motors

THREATS FROM NORTH KOREA: The story so far (10/25/13)


The story so far from the Korean Peninsula:

- The Korean won strengthened against the greenback to W1,054.3 during trading in the afternoon session on Thursday, its highest level so far this year.

-The parliament's welfare committee conducted an audit of the National Pension Service, where the government's plan to link the basic old-age pension to the compulsory national pension took up the bulk of the spotlight

What's in our Car Town garage today? (October 25, 2013)

What's in our Car Town garage today?

1988 Lamborghini 25th Anniversary Countach

To celebrate Lamborghini's 25th anniversary in 1988, the special edition Countach was launched in honor of that said occasion. This model is mechanically similar to the 5000QV but the styling changes can be somewhat controversial, probably because of the intakes that mimics its Testarossa rival. Notably, the model's design was penned by Horacio Pagani and it's powered by Lamborghini's 5.2L V12 engine in the middle.

1988 Lamborghini 25th Anniversary Countach

2010 Land Rover Range Rover

Updated with the same supercharged 5.0L V8 engine derived from Jaguar, the Range Rover combines luxury, performance and off-road capability enthusiasts are after. It remains popular among high-profile personalities, even in the USA.

2010 Land Rover Range Rover

2013 Hyundai Elantra Zombie Survival Machine

At the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con, Hyundai partnered with The Walking Dead to create a one-of-a-kind Zombie Survival Machine for the event in honor of The Walking Dead's 100th volume. This zombie-proof machine is based on the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe, which debuted at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, and judging by its zombie-proof weaponry armed to the teeth, you can be sure that it's worth the kill against the horde of the undead.

2013 Hyundai Elantra Zombie Survival Machine

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Let's Do The News (October 24, 2013)

The big news today...

1) Here we go, Hyundai officially teases the press with their official sketches for their upcoming full model change of their flagship Genesis premium sedan.

2015 Hyundai Genesis comptuer rendering
Upcoming Genesis full model change rendering

2) Reports told that the reason why Charles Morgan from the Morgan Motor Company got dismissed is because of four counts of misconduct. Find out by clicking here

3) Caterham's budget-friendly Seven 160 is all about back-to-basics especially when it's fitted by a 660cc turbo engine from Suzuki which develops 80PS of power. Because it's lighter, 0-60mph takes about 6.5 seconds and flatout, it would be reaching 100mph, enough to overtake a moped of some sorts...

Caterham Seven 160
2014 Caterham Seven 160

4) Go behind-the-scenes with HARI and Atoy Customs on developing the Tucson Zombie Survival Machine. Watch the video:



5) Independent Philippine petroleum company Seaoil collaborated with STP by adding the latter's premium additives to its product offerings. Thanks to STP, Seaoil believes that its share in the local petroleum market will rise from 4% to 12% within the next three years and their products come with proprietary friction-busting formula that significantly improves engine performance.

6) FC2, a video-sharing company, is the target of a major lawsuit filed by seven video and film production companies, suing FC2 65 million yen in damages for video content without permission.

7) Come Spring 2014, The Avengers gets an anime treatment with the first ever Marvel TV anime aimed squarely for Japanese boys titled Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers. TOEI Animation were responsible for the first ever Marvel anime and distributed by Walt Disney Japan.

8) Uh-oh....Hakusensha will launch Lala Melody web magazine, which updates in a weekly basis to include essays, author interviews, and many more.

9) New on the PS3 iM@S CHANNEL app is the Mini Album 04 "Earnest" with Chihaya Kisaragi on THE iDOLM@STER SHINY TV and G4U Vol. 2 (the one with school uniforms and school swimsuits) is now included on iM@S CHANNEL.

TTFN!!!