Eh? Toyota mulls Daihatsu-sourced kei cars?

Recently, I bumped into some news coming out in some Japanese car sites.

Scoop: http://autoc-one.jp/news/609523/

In translation: In 2011, Toyota will start selling kei-cars sourced from Daihatsu, or in another reason, Toyota mulls OEM kei cars from Daihatsu, starting from the Move Conte, the Hijet (anyone remembered that?), and another one that will be soon to be launched from Daihatsu.

Toyota plans kei cars from Daihatsu? Keep that in mind that Subaru already sells kei cars sourced from Daihatsu such as the Dias Wagon (based on the Atrai Wagon), the Lucra (based from the Tanto Exe), and the second-generation Pleo (sourced from the Mira), due to the partnership between Toyota Group and Fuji Heavy Industries. Seems that the partnership between Toyota and Daihatsu takes on a new level.

Eh? Blackberry takes on the iPad?

Recently, I picked up some news that Blackberry, famous for their cellphone range, launched their take on the fastest-selling Apple iPad with the new Blackberry PlayBook.

Scoop: http://ph.news.yahoo.com/afp/20100927/ttc-us-canada-it-company-telecom-compute-0de2eff.html

Slated for sale next year, will this new gadget be a hit against the iPad? I think not because my first dent will be the sizing. The Apple iPad's screen is way bigger than the Blackberry PlayBook.

Guess I won't be expecting to see it when it arrives next year. I'll go stick with the iPad because this is way better.

Death of a Segway tycoon

Segway, a popular two-wheel vehicle, is a fun ride for those who are had it with their bikes or scooters. Some people know that Segways are fun to ride, some think that Segways eco-friendly, others think that Segways are boring due to slow speed.

The most trending news in the Segway history is the death of the man responsible for running the Segway business, Jimi Heselden.

Scoop: http://www.aolnews.com/world/article/segway-company-owner-jimi-heselden-dies-driving-segway-off-cliff/19649734=

Jimi Heselden OBE, age 62, died in an accident with his own Segway. Seems that the his Segway killed the CEO. How tragic and ironic.

Rest In Peace Mr. Segway CEO. Most Segway fanatics who read about this news should be careful while taking a spin on their Segway.

...and then there were fewer.

Besides, are there any Segways sold in the Philippines? 

Bulilit Chacha looks more of a jejemon on He's Beautiful spoof?

Chacha, as Mi-nam, in He's Beautiful spoof

What? Chacha (who is the bulilit from the Camella Homes commercial from 2009) looks more of a Jejemon in the Goin Bulilit-gagged version of the hit Korean drama, He's Beautiful, called Sis Beautiful.

Chacha's take on Go Mi-Nam, a nun who was asked by the A.N. Jell manager to be the replacement lead singer of the band, seems to be sporting her Jejemon look. Heh? A wild jejemon is appeared on Goin Bulilit? On the spoof of He's Beautiful?! How can we been so... ah you'll see.

J3j3jejE!!!

C1-00

Nokia C1-00

Nokia's first dual-sim phone, the C1-00, might seem to have a familiar feature found in most myphone cellphones, but this is Nokia's first of its kind to give cellphone users the free will to use two sims in one phone.

Perfect for those who want to use two sims, even when you're in side on two rival telecommunication companies, Smart and Globe, or even its subsidiaries such as Touch Mobile or Red Mobile. Imagine yourself keeping a secret to someone, the first sim you'll have is for your common pals, and the second one is for your secret buddies. Would that be nice to have this phone carrying two sims for your privacy? This dual-sim phone brings personal privacy to its personal taste.

Aside from its dual-sim functionality, the Nokia C1-00 features some entry-level features such as texting, calling, and normal ringtones. Also, the FM Radio (headset required) makes it a good addition to the C1-00. Good for those who want to listen to their favorite FM stations on the go.

The Nokia C1-00 comes in two exterior colors, red and blue, respectively, and I hope there will be changeable covers for Nokia's first dual-sim phone. But still, I would go for the myphone range because not only has dual-sim features, it has host of colorful features.

Photo: Nokia

Happy 2nd anniversary, Banana Split!

In celebration of Banana Split's 2nd year, the whole gang are going to the coolest place in the Philippines, Baguio!

In last night's celebration, we see jokes from Baguio, Mutanglawin trivia with Kuya Keem (John Prats' version of Kuya Kim Atienza) about the fertility huts, dance at the Baguio National High School, more showbiz news mash-ups on Balitang Siksik Showbiz Edition, then more gags in Baguio, Ryan Bang shows us the taste of kimchi in his new segment called Kaalamang Nakakahibang, some nighties sketch, another Baguio gags, Krissy (Angelica Panganiban) hosts some kind of advise-giving program called "Krissy for You", and saving it for last, Huwag Kang Lilingon!

Expect to see more Baguio madness on Banana Split next week, and oh, Happy 2nd Anniversary, Banana Split! (Krissy laugh)

Car jokes on Lokomoko...

The knock knock jokes the granny used on Lokomoko U's Talentadong Family last night were based on car brands such as Mitsubishi, Mazda, Hyundai, and Kia.

Aside from those car brands mentioned by Granny's knock knock jokes on Talentadong Family, another car joke comes out from the "of mice and jokes" portion of Lokomoko U called Keso City.

One mouse who is Rainier Castillo mentioned the car-rat jokes. He mentioned "Mouse-da" and "Nissan Rat-rol". He meant to say those new models out in the Philippines such as the Mazda 2 (known as the Demio in Japan) and the Nissan Patrol Royale.

Another mouse, who is Caloy Alde, mentioned another one. He said "Ford Mouse-tang". He meant to say Ford Mustang (cool car, but I still prefer the new Chevy Camaro anyway).

And another mouse, that is Empoy, mentioned a European car brand. He said "Mouse-cedes Benz". Yup, that's Mercedes-Benz but he mentioned something high-end. Could it be the S-Class? I think it is because it is Mercedes-Benz's high-end saloon.

These mice can't get enough of spilling out some mice jokes on Lokomoko U's Keso City.

Also on that night's Lokomoko U, gags at the lodge, another Star Factory segment on how to paint a beautiful painting, Blue singing the blues in this tear-dropping episode of Bahaw Ikalawang Hain, and yes, more wrong-guessing laugh trip with Christopher (JC De Vera) and Fermin (Rainier Castillo) on Pinoy Brainless.