Saturday, October 2, 2010

Battle of the Brainless The Musical Round 2

Last night's episode of Lokomoko U on TV5 got student gags, prehistoric times gone twisted because of the invention of the ladder, another episode of Bahaw Ikalawang Hain, another Star Factory focuses on getting your banana without harvesting, and another Keso City episode that got us laughed with some jokes from the rats and mice.

In case you missed this episode, there is round two of Battle of the Brainless The Musical hosted by Valeen Montenegro!

On that round:

"Apir Tayo, Sumakit ang Ulo Ko, Sumakit ang Baywang Ko Sex ______"

The answers:

1) Bulaga

2) Balloon

3) Baril

4) Bazooka

5) Bulkan

6) Burles

7) Banyo

"Sampung mga daliri _____ at paa, dalawang tenga, dalawang mata, ilong na maganda."

The answers:

1) Kilikili

2) Kasukasuan

3) Kuyukot

4) Kuko

5) Kalyo

6) Kulugo

7) Kamao

Hope we'll see more of Brainless! Those wrong answers made me ROFL over and over!

Friday, October 1, 2010

Renault Latitude







Prior from the new, third-generation, Laguna-based, Renault Samsung SM5, launched since January 18, 2010, the French automaker decided to bring this premiere luxury medium sedan to Europe as the Renault Latitude.

Latitude, in scientific terms, is a straight line that goes north and south, or in irrelevant terms, freedom from restrictions. The Renault Latitude is beyond limits when it comes to its luxury car status, becoming Renault's new flagship sedan that suits the European executives everywhere.

Step inside the Latitude and glad to know that the Latitude's interior is a haven of hospitality. Since it was sourced from South Korea, the Renault Latitude comes with the Samsung Super Plasma Ionizer, providing the breeze of a Samsung Air Conditioner from your homes, to the Latitude's hospitable interior. The Super Plasma Ionizer helps remove allergy-causing bacteria, so stepping inside can be somewhat a clean getaway. Unlike the Nissan Fuga Y51's forest air conditioner, the Renault Latitude comes with the available air freshener, good enough to bring a fresh scent around the Latitude. I may not know what scent is inside but the Latitude's air freshener is no match for the Nissan Fuga's forest air con. To relax the driver, the Latitude comes with the massager to help relax the driver while being stuck at the harsh traffic conditions. This seat can be adjustable depending on the driver's conditions.

The Renault Latitude comes with different kinds of engines available as of launch. First off, the entry-level Latitude dCi 150 comes with the 2.0L dCi engine (sourced from the Nissan X-Trail and the Euro-spec Nissan Qashqai) that produces a power output of either 150 or 175 hp. The 150hp variant is the most ecological, yet economical, Latitude variant because of its part of the Renault Eco2 line, giving this flagship French sedan a true eco-car status. For those looking for more power, a V6 diesel engine is available for the new Latitude. The high-end V6 dCi240 variant comes with the power output of 240 hp and it consumes for about 7.2km/100L. For those who are looking for an eco-car can choose the the 2.0L dCi engine with the Renault Eco2 quality, but for those looking for power can choose the Latitude V6 variant. Which Latitude will you drive?

A host of safety features, including the Electronic Stability Program, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Adaptive Front Lighting System, Parking assist, fog lamps, and airbags, are available for the Renault Latitude. With those safety features, you can be sure that there is a "peace of mind" around you. For convenience, the audio system truly kicks it up to the passenger's sense of hearing. With the Arkamys 3D Sound Radio and the Bose audio system, assuring this combo would be a perfect time to listen your favorite tunes while relaxing with the Latitude.

My thoughts about the Latitude:

Now it is about time Renault decided to bring their newest flagship to Europe, prior to this year's Paris Motor Show. Completely sourced from South Korea, there is much assuring that their a 50% chance to expressing dramatic feelings while driving the Renault Latitude, since it was from South Korea, meaning a piece of Korean drama is lying inside the Latitude. The other 50% chance would be rather go French. With the suggested retail price of about 32,500 euros (about 4.5 million pesos), experiencing the Latitude first hand can be a dramatic attempt to tackle on the Versailles by night. The Latitude makes a perfect rival to the Toyota Mark X, Kia K7, Nissan Teana, Lincoln MKZ, Buick Regal, and the upcoming Hyundai Grandeur HG.

Lexus LFA to be cost around 40 Million Pesos, in just, only one color, and one LFA itself

During the Press Day of the 2010 Mondial de l'Automobile (Paris Motor Show), Toyota Motor Philippines and Lexus Manila decided to bring the ultra-powerful Lexus LFA to the Philippines early next year, in just one unit, in one color, RED


According from an article from Top Gear Philippines, this red LFA will cost about a whopping 40 million pesos! This car needs some Filipino, rich enough, to buy this ultra-fast Japanese sports car coming to Lexus Manila this 2011.

Note to someone who is willing to own the new LFA, be careful. Don't end yourself like this:

                                                        Photo Courtesy of Rhein-Zeitung

Look at the picture future Pinoy Lexus LFA owner. This is the Lexus LFA's first crash at Germany. The chief test driver of Toyota Motor Corporation, Hiromu Naruse, died on the crash. Please be careful to avoid such an outcome happened since June 2010.

Good luck, and drive fast, future Pinoy Lexus LFA owner.

When worlds collide...

Just when you thought that the upcoming Gran Turismo 5 for the PS3 is the only game to have something Top Gear on it (probably because of the Test Track with The Stig on the E3 2010 trailer), think again.

The fastest-selling Forza Motorsport 3 teams up with BBC's car enthusiast show and magazine, Top Gear, for one unique package, and its only available at the "Ultimate Collection", coming this late October, the same date when Forza 3 arrived last year.

The Forza 3 Ultimate Collection (in limited availability) contains all of the content, from regular to DLC packs worth tens or hundreds of dollars on it! Also on the Ultimate Collection, 90 minutes of Top Gear content!

To add fun of it, "Stig's Garage Pack" includes the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (also appears on GT5), Lexus LFA (first time players can try this!), and the Koenigsegg CCX (familiar?)

Hope I can trade in my regular Forza 3 for that one, but first come, first serve because this one's limited availability!

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Kaichou Wa Maid Sama Virtual Live Album U x Mishi

Maid-sama! Virtual Live Album U x Mishi


In the Maid-sama manga and anime, you may noticed about a visual-kei high school band known as the Council of White Rose Phoneme or in short, U x Mishi, consisting of vocalist Kuga, guitarist Sho, bassist Ko, and drummer William Adam Hugh. This visual kei high school band was a favorite of Sakura Hanazono, Misaki Ayuzawa's classmate. Lucky for you, a special Maid-Sama CD is made to getting to know more about U x Mishi.

This CD is jam-packed with U x Mishi songs vocalized by Kuga (CV: Kenji Nojima) himself, including the insert song Natsukoi Monogatari as heard from episode 10. Not only that, there's a drama part starring Misaki, Usui, Sakura, and the U x Mishi vocalist, Kuga.

It might seems to be OK getting to know more about this visual kei high school band, but I think this is a great addition to your anime/game music CD collection.

BMW X3 F25

The first generation BMW X3, launched since 2004, seems to be a good-looking crossover SUV set to rival the Lexus RX in a mild-mannered way. As years pass by, most people would not get a hold on the X3's outdated look with the appearance of the new BMW crossover, the X6, the X1, and the refreshed X5. To solve the X3 dilemma, BMW decided to turn from the boring to the bright by evolving the X3 from dull to drop dead gorgeous.



2011 BMW X3 F25 front


On the design side, the new BMW X3 F25 sports a front view similar to the X6 and the rear view that looks similar to the X1. Beyond that, this crossover finally gets a royal makeover, well tailored enough for the adventurous and the fearless to take on almost chaotic but fun.



2011 BMW X3 F25 rear


Two available engines are offered in the new BMW X3 F25, such as the 3.0-litre, 6-cylinder engine and the 2.0-litre diesel engine. On the 35i variant, only the eight-speed automatic transmission is available, while the 20d variant offers not just the eight-speed auto, but also the six-speed manual transmission as well. Keep that in mind that both of these engines are Euro5 certified, meaning they are all clean and good to go for the new X3. On the other side, the XDrive system is standard on all X3 variants for all-round traveling no matter where you want.



2011 BMW X3 F25 interior


On the comfort side, the new BMW X3 remains the same as for the older generation model. Which means, there is nothing more special about the refined luxury interior except for the separating net part that once you folded the rear seats, you can set that thing, separating you, as the driver, and the luggage space behind you.

My thoughts about the X3:
The new X3's exterior takes the boredom away from its rugged personality as a crossover, but the new interior is pretty much the same as other BMW models. With two engines available as of press time, you may notice that there will be a slow start for the new model, but do not fret, BMW plans more engine line-up for the new X3 soon, and also, we cannot wait for BMW to declare an Activehybrid or the M version of the new X3. Once more, the M Sport package is an optional feature to bring the star factor to the new X3. With sales start in Europe at the end of 2010, following in other continents next year, I expect that this new model will be declared a so-so. Even when the exterior sports a fascinating personality, there will be flaws around the corner.

Photo: BMW

K-On! Houkago Live!!

K-On! Houkago Live!!

Moments after the second season of K-on (日本名:けいおん!) ended in a not so major major way, there is a major major surprise for those who enjoyed the anime and listened to the songs from K-On. K-On Houkago Live is here and bringing the K-On fever to your PSP wherever you go.

The gameplay is much more similar to the Hatsune Miku Project Diva game, because you have to press consecutive buttons shown in the screen and be as accurate as you can while enjoying the song. K-On! Houkago Live!! features 19 songs such as the opening theme and closing theme of the first season, songs from the Hokago Tea Time album, or even songs from the Character Image Song series. Depending on the choice of five characters; Yui Hirasawa (CV: Aki Toyosaki), Mio Akiyama (CV: Yoko Hikasa), Ritsu Tainaka (CV: Satomi Sato), Tsumugi Kotobuki (CV: Minako Kotobuki), and Azusa Nakano (CV:Ayana Taketatsu), and depending on the difficulty setting, enjoying your favorite K-On song while accurately pressing buttons can be somewhat of a challenge. The better you play, the higher your rank and score is and you'll score some numerous items, some are useful, some are just for fun, or even something else.

Did you know, you can have up to 5 players via Ad-hoc to enjoy playing Houkago Time as a group and play cooperatively to gain a higher score.

There is also a surprise part, this game turns your PSP into a clock featuring one of your Hokago Tea Time girls; Yui, Mio, Ritsu, Tsumugi, and Azu-nyan, I mean, Azusa. At a random time, you will hear a dialog from your favorite character. Not much of a surprise but it's fine for the fans.

LIMITED EDITON:
A limited-edition item includes not just the game itself but also 5 UMD Cases, a PSP pouch, and a guitar-designed Cover to personalize the PSP just for you. There is another limited edition in a form of six PSP stickers to put it at the rear of the PSP to play Houkago Live in style. Hurry up because these are in a limited quantity basis. First come, first served!

3DS coming in 1st Quarter 2011?!

Recent news flying around from the guys at Nintendo at they will be launching the much-awaited Nintendo 3DS early next year.


I'm really preparing for this! With the launch date coming early 2011, and tons of new 3DS exclusive games, including Snake Eater (originally on PS2, now revised for 3DS), I'm sure most Nintendo fans will get into that. It will come this year! Now all it needs is some 3DS version of Loveplus as other otakus speak.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Daily Servings also enjoying Baguio madness!

Not only last Saturday enjoying Banana Split's 2nd Year Anniversary at Baguio, this weekday afternoons, Banana Split gets cooler and cooler for this special week with more Baguio jokes, Mutanglawin trivia, exploring Korean culture in Baguio with Ryan Bang, more Krissy for you, more, and more for this special week!

Hope I'll catch up with these Baguio-filled fun only on Banana Split!

Spend a date with Yururi... a Passo Yururi special edition that is...

2011 Toyota Passo Yururi

At September 29, 2010, Toyota unveiled a special Passo with the special exterior color that was once available only from the Passo +Hana variant. Called the "Yururi", this special edition features a bench seat (once I can commonly see it in a two-tone color from the Passo +Hana variants) wrapped in some plain gray color. For convenience, a key-free system is added for easy access.

Seems the color seems to be bland, but OK for the eyes of a female driver. Aside from the colors offered from the original Passo, the color "Azuki Mica" is available. Great, what girls want is the Uguisu Metallic color as found on the Passo +Hana.

If I was a schoolgirl, I would gladly get my hands on such a girl magnet car. Expect limited availability for this car!

Eh? Toyota mulls Daihatsu-sourced kei cars?

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


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.



Tuesday, September 28, 2010

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.


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.