Let's Do The News! (May 1, 2012)

Guess we've finally talked about more about THE IDOLM@STER G4U. Kinda peculiar that this is somewhat similar from that Dead or Alive Paradise or 3DS' Dead or Alive Dimensions where you can take pics of your favorite DOA girls. I'm curious of this, but anyway, it's now time to do the news but before that, BBC announced Top Gear Live 2012 schedule at the NEC Birmingham, this October 25 to 28, 2012. That's a far schedule ahead but let's move on...

Guess what, James? I've never know you look good being a miniature version of yourself via Augmented Reality! Anyway, Capt. Slow (or Mr. Slowly) for the first time showing up for some Augmented Reality Science Stories as part of Making of the Modern World exhibition. iPhone and iPad users may download James May's Science Stories App at the App Store for just $2.99. After that, you have to visit Science Museum in South Kensington and find something that will trigger a virtual James May sharing some fun facts.What if you can't make it there? No problem! You can print the marker and bring virtual James May to your home! Freaking sweet!

Uh, can you cut that out? I don't want anyone talking about the virtual me...This is going to be as sick as hell if they do that...

I can't believe Captain Slow gets his virtual self for the exhibition! Anyway, forget about this rubbish and move on...

Uh, back at your talk about G4U, is there really an unaired episode of THE IDOLM@STER anime coming at the final volume?

Yes, yes I am, Clarkson. That never before seen episode looks like this...

That really got me...Still, is that unaired episode coming in THE IDOLM@STER DVD and Blu-Ray volume 9?

Of course, Clarkson. That will come this late June 2012, just a few weeks after the 7th anniversary celebration. So, will you get your hands on it?

Uh, no Hamster. No, I don't want to. And I don't really get about the whole G4U stuff you told about. Let's move on to something else...You know Danny Choo? Internet personality and host of Culture Japan? Guess what, he got himself a new ride replacing his Nissan March (Micra) that Danny Choo often drove. Here's the pic..

Danny Choo's Nissan Dualis

It seems that Danny Choo's Micra has been replaced by a Qashqai (Dualis on that case)! That's right! Danny Choo now drives a Qashqai and the whole Mirai Suenaga itasha is just the fitting touch for his new crossover. Danny Choo's Qashqai was been displayed at the recently concluded NicoNico Chokaigi event hosted by NicoNico Douga at the Makuhari Messe last week. You could never guess that this event do packed an mini itasha car show on that venue, showcasing the brightest or the dimmest of itasha cars.

Scoop: http://www.dannychoo.com/post/en/26508/Mirai+Suenaga+Itasha+Ver+2.html

Uh, excuse me but, Danny Choo now drives a Qashqai?

Yes indeed, James. The crossover that is engineered in Britain, made in Japan, and this is the kind of crossover that Danny Choo suits him well.

Mr. Choo, if you're reading, this, CONGRATULATIONS on your new Qashqai or Dualis and hope you enjoy the new car!

(audience clapping)

Good luck on your Qashqai! Now anyway, Hammond and May, you know the Kyoto Animation Award? Back in 2009, Kyoto Animation (famous for animes such as K-ON, Haruhi Suzumiya, Lucky Star, CLANNAD, and others) launched the KyoAni Awards and offered 300,000-yen (about US$3,600) grand prizes and 100,000-yen honorable mention prizes in novel, manga, and scenario (script treatment) categories. Now on this year, no one wins.

(ooohhh)

No. I'm not making this up. Nobody won this year's KyoAni awards!

What? Nobody won this year's Kyoto Animation Award?

Scoop: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-04-27/no-winners-announced-for-3rd-kyoto-animation-award

Wow, that puts the people who submitted their entries really upset about that announcement. Nobody won? Oh my...

Indeed it is Richard, after reviewing their submissions, it seems that the committee couldn't select the winner. Don't think this is the first time happened. Back in 2010, no grand prize winners named, which made them very angry.

Oh, I can't believe there is such award that...nobody wins.

(laughing)

Glad I'm wasn't part of that. (laughing)

Good thing, Hammond. I'm not on that. Even though I was impressed about KyoAni works such as K-ON, Haruhi, and Lucky Star, that awards was just suck as hell. Who would think that kind of award that nobody wins? What was that? Can you think of a single award that nobody wins after weeks of submission? Only this one!

(laughing)

ONLY THIS ONE!!! GET IT?

(laughing)

Anyway, tomorrow, Kia Motors going to release a Korea-only flagship sedan that serves as the first RWD Kia ever made. It's called the K9 and judging by its exterior, this is just fantastic. We'll be tackling that Korea-only flagship tomorrow and oh, I just realized something. It seems that GM Korea Company, the Korean subsidiary of General Motors, unveiled the Chevrolet Corvette (쉐보레 콜벳) for the very first time in South Korea. Guess it's better late than ever but this is the final year for this generation. Expect the same 430hp 6.2-liter V8 engine linked to a 6-speed automatic transmission that allows for a zero to 100km/h (62mph) sprint time of 4.3 seconds.

Scoop: http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/04/gm-introduces-corvette-to-south-korea.html

Wait, Koreans now get the Corvette? How's that possible?

Hammond, remember last year? Chevrolet arrived in South Korea as a replacement to the Daewoo brand and the company name change from GM Daewoo Auto and Technology to GM Korea Company. The Korean Chevy lineup consists of the Orlando, Aveo (Sonic in other countries), Cruze, Spark, Cruze5 hatchback, Captiva, Camaro, and Malibu. Honorable mentions include an Alpheon (a Korean Buick LaCrosse), Damas, and Labo.

Okay, Clarkson. I got it now. But there's something I felt sad for...

What?

Aston Martin DBS Ultimate

The Aston Martin DBS...This is everyone's favorite Aston ever since it was featured in Bond movies such as Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace. The Kuwaiti-owned British sports car maker launched a "complete special" edition of the DBS, called the DBS Ultimate, and its only up to 100 units built to bid a farewell to the DBS' tenure because a replacement is coming next year. This pack some bespoke paint colors, exterior and interior trim accents, and alloy wheel designs.

Scoop: http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/04/aston-martin-reportedly-to-end.html

This is just like...well you know. But I'm sure the replacement for the DBS will be as better as cars they get but what I wish for is that the buttons should be easy to understand and ditch the useless Volvo sat-nav just like what they did to the Virage. The Aston Martin Virage has a better sat-nav than other Astons!

Anyway, that's the news and let's go make some FISH FINGERS AND CUSTARD later!

THE IDOLM@STER G4U Volume 2 - 9

What is G4U?
G4U or Gravure For You, is an IDOLM@STER stand-alone game that allows you to take a picture of your favorite 765PRO idols. You can use commands to have your idol do some cute and cool poses. The fun fact is that the photos you've taken can be saved on the PS3 hard drive and you can do whatever you want on the photo you have taken. In Volume One, the girls are wearing swim suits...wait, I already said that ever since the Playstation3 version of THE IDOLM@STER 2 came out in late October 2011. So, how about the other G4U volumes we've missed? Of course because Volume 1 (the one with Haruka Amami in the front cover) was bundled on the limited edition of THE IDOLM@STER 2 PS3 version, we kindly not to tackled it but for those remaining eight volumes, should we talk about what's what in each?

The one with:
School Uniforms and School Swimsuits

On sale date: November 23, 2011


Mami Futami is the front cover idol on Volume 2. For this volume, all your favorite 765Pro idols are wearing either School Uniforms or School Swimsuits. This was included on limited editions of THE IDOLM@STER anime Blu-Ray Volume 2, which also includes a drama CD, setting book and pin up.

The one with
Winter Casuals and Vivid Bikini

On sale date: December 29, 2011



For Volume 3, Yukiho Hagiwara was the front cover idol and feel free to take photos of your favorite idols in either their winter casuals or "Vivid Bikinis". Expect this on limited editions of THE IDOLM@STER anime Blu-Ray Volume 3, which comes with a vocal CD, setting book and pin up.

The one with
White bikinis in floral stage

On sale date: January 26, 2012



Takane Shijou takes the center stage as the front cover idol of Volume 4. In here, we expect taking photos of our favorite 765Pro girls in their white bikinis on the stage with petals flowing around. Oh, we may also expect photoshooting them in their Hawaiian-style outfits. This was found on limited editions of THE IDOLM@STER anime Blu-Ray Volume 4, which also comes with a special DVD.

The one with
Pajamas and white school swimsuits

On sale date: February 23, 2012



Yayoi Takatsuki is the front cover idol for this volume and in here, feel free to take photos of your favorite idols in their pajamas or in their white school swimsuits. A bonus feature where your favorite idols in their white school swimsuit will be initiating "Nekomimi Mode". It's yours if you have the limited edition of THE IDOLM@STER anime Blu-Ray Volume 5, which also comes with a vocal CD, booklet, and some extras.

The one with
My Dear Vampire and a black bikini

On sale date: March 29, 2012



For Volume 6, it's Makoto Kikuchi's time to shine as the front cover girl and all of your favorite idols are either in their "My Dear Vampire" costumes or in their black bikinis, waiting to get their photos taken. This was included on the limited edition of THE IDOLM@STER anime Blu-Ray volume 6, which also comes with a drama CD, booklet, and a whole lot of extras.

The one with
Summer School Girls or P.E. uniforms

On sale date: April 26, 2012



Here in Volume 7, we'd expect seeing the bonkers Hibiki Ganaha being the front cover girl but in here, your favorite idols strap on their "Laugh Time School" Uniforms or in their P.E. uniforms they called it "EXERCISE WEAR NEO". This was included on the limited edition of THE IDOLM@STER anime Blu-Ray Volume 7, which does come with a vocal CD, setting book, and more. Special guest appearance by THE IDOLM@STER DearlyStars' Ai Hidaka and she's waiting in her "Exercise Wear NEO" for you to take a picture of her!

The one with
Bridal gowns and Pastel Bikinis

On sale date: May 24, 2012



Our favorite iM@S gal, Miki Hoshi, shines bright as the front cover idol and in here, you can take pictures of them in their wedding gowns or in their "Pastel Bikinis". THE IDOLM@STER DearlyStars' Eri Mizutani makes a guest appearance in her pastel bikini outfit, waiting for you to take a picture of her. This can be found on the limited edition of THE IDOLM@STER anime Blu-Ray Volume 8, which do come with a special DVD, setting book, and loads of extras.

The one with
Kimonos and sailor bikinis

On sale date: June 28, 2012



This is the 9th and final volume of the G4U lineup. It even has Chihaya Kisaragi as the front cover idol. Time to wave goodbye to THE IDOLM@STER G4U by picturing your favorite idols in their kimonos set on a city at night packed with fireworks display. Also, expect them in their sailor bikinis. For a proper sendoff, Ryo Akizuki from THE IDOLM@STER DearlyStars makes a guest appearance on her sailor bikini. This can be found on the limited edition of THE IDOLM@STER anime Blu-Ray volume 9 where you can expect a special episode never before aired on TV. A drama CD, setting book, and an exclusive pin-up poster were among them.

Mr. A-Ciimo

Dongfeng Honda Ciimo

An utterly familiar looking car was seen at the AUTO CHINA 2012 in Beijing. This is known as Dongfeng-Honda Ciimo (nope, it's not Bubble Gang's Mr. Assimo) and this is more of a rebadged version of the 8th Generation Honda Civic, the last Civic before the Civic name is gone for good (in Japan) since the summer of 2010.

The Ciimo is powered by a 1.8L VTEC engine and it's available in either a five-speed manual or five-speed auto transmission. It costs 111,800 Yuan and that does seem a lot for an old Civic but the Ciimo name does not only apply on this because Dongfeng-Honda plans their own version of the CR-V soon...

Scoop: http://paultan.org/2012/04/30/dongfeng-honda-ciimo-an-8th-gen-civic-for-china/ 

More "Petrang Kabayo" than what you've expected....

2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

2013 Ford Mustang GT500 has 650HP of power that has more power than the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 or even the Corvette ZR1. That does seem right for Ford until some breaking news that brought the motoring industry to a standstill.

Some developing news suggest that the 2013 Mustang GT500 doesn't have 650HP of power but more importantly, this has 662 horsepower and 631 lbs.-ft. of torque, making it the most powerful V8 engine in the world. It even promises to reach the supercar holy grail of 200mph! How did that happened? Maybe the guys from SAE put the 2013 GT500 on a dyno and ho ho ho! 662HP! Perfect enough to yell "LOSERS!" to Chevrolet! Ha ha!

That muscle has more "Petrang Kabayo" than what I've expected to be. So a message to Chevrolet:

LOOSEEERRSSS!!! :-P

Scoop: http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/04/27/2013-ford-mustang-shelby-gt500-to-pump-out-662-hp/

Welcome Back: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS

Bumblebee meets Top Gear!

How did they made this cut-price
Camaro ZL1 on a budget?

The 5th generation Chevrolet Camaro is more than just a muscle car that competes against the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger, this is more of a pop culture ever since it started out in life as Autobot Bumblebee from the Transformers movies. Richard Hammond reviewed the Chevrolet Camaro alongside the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG. Thanks to The Stig, it lapped the Top Gear Test Track in 1:27.9. Need to say more?

Even though this Camaro has gained fame for being Bumblebee, I still have a feeling that this is the kind of modern car that looks and handles like a classic car. This was been featured at the beginning of Jeremy Clarkson's 2010 DVD titled "Clarkson: The Italian Job", while Clarkson's checking around the twists and turns of Lydden Hill Race Circuit, where he will participate at a classic car race with his Ford Escort Mexico. While he twists and turns around the Lydden Hill with the Camaro, even with help, he turns out that he wasn't fit enough for his race. Even Clarkson's epic workout in Italy wouldn't help and he decided to use the Imola Circuit as his basis. Well, we're not talking about that, don't we? We're talking about the 5th generation Camaro being back on Forza Motorsport 4.

It's a good thing most players are working on their black rally stripes on their Camaro or trying to replicate something that this Camaro had done since its tenure in 2009. There was Autobot Bumblebee from the Transformers movies, the Synergy Green Camaro, the COPO, Indy 500 Pace Car, or if you're hands is full, a ZL1 on a budget while waiting for Forza 4 to bring the real Camaro ZL1 soon.

It doesn't matter how will you tune or decorate Bumblebee the way you want but what matters most is that this 5th generation Camaro is a pop culture icon you would love to keep it on your garage. I'm picturing something that if you parked this Camaro on the kids' playground, kids would notice that this is their Autobot hero, Bumblebee, from the Transformers movies. Heh, it pays to being a fan of the Transformers movies but it strongly pays to being a Chevrolet Aficionado.

Goin Bulilit Goes to Laoag

For the April 29, 2012 episode, Goin Bulilit goes to Laoag. Looks like the Goin Bulilit kids are getting the most of their summer vacation to Laoag, such as;

- Goin Bulilit's Music Video of Maroon 5's Moves Like Jagger

- Goin Bulilit does Paoay "Kumakaway" Tourism commercial

- Paoay Church gags

- Goin Bulilit spoofs "Princess and I" as "Princess Inday"

- Bert & Willy tries to get something from the three

- Plane Crash site gags

- Ignorante

- Ready Set Goin in ATV Na!

Welcome Back: 1995 Ferrari F50

Ferrari F50 at the Top Gear Studio

As I'm sure you know, this is the Ferrari F50, a Ferrari which I really don't like. I really don't like the way Ferrari putted a V12 engine derived from the 1992 Ferrari F1 car. I really don't like the design. I really don't like its interior. I really don't like its driving feel. And I really don't like the way how did Ferrari made this a follow-up to the F40.

I dislike the F50 so much that in my kindergarten years when I had a Ferrari F50 diecast model in my toy box, I went into considerable lengths to destroy one. Think of it like um...you watched Jeremy Clarkson's VHS titled The Most Outrageous Jeremy Clarkson Video Ever in one part where Jeremy Clarkson (when he was young and he has afro hair) tries to kill the Porsche 911 by any means necessary or in one episode of Top Gear about "Killing a Toyota" that left it completely operational despite numerous beatings from crashes, nature, or even demolitions.

Over the years, when the Ferrari F50 was featured in numerous video games, even Forza, my attitude was softened. I started to respect the quality and engineering, I started to enjoy the driving sensation, and then in Forza Motorsport 4, I was one step ahead. I drove the F50 and I like it. I like the car's downforce, I like the sound of the V12 engine roaring, I like the way Ferrari spend money where it matters when it comes to developing the F50, and I like its rarity because over three hundred units were made from 1995 to 1997. Out of them, the Rosso Corsa was proven to be a popular color for the F50. I kinda agree to that.

There is a bit of a lesson there; We started life as hating other cars but as we grew up, we started to liking them, even when playing with them on video games, especially Forza Motorsport 4. Like me, I started to hate the F50 when I was little but as I grew up, I started to respect the F50's credentials.

The Ferrari F50 returned on Forza Motorsport 4 and it's part of the game's Autovista feature where you will learn most about the F50 or hear Jeremy Clarkson's comment about this...

ITC280 Update 4

1. We can use print_r to view the contents of an array.

$aFruit = array("bananas","apples","oranges");
print_r($aFruit);

2. We can use the HTML pre tag to view print_r() the way it was meant to be seen.

$aFruit = array("bananas","apples","oranges");
echo "<pre>";
print_r($aFruit);
echo "</pre>";

3. We should used var_dump() instead of print_r() because var_dump() works with almost everything.

var_dump($aFruit);

4. We can use var_dump() for more than one item:

$aFruit = array("bananas","apples","oranges");
$myName = "Leopaul";
echo "<pre>";
var_dump($aFruit,$myName);
echo "</pre>";

5. We can use a for loop to examine the contents of an array:

$aFruit = array("bananas","apples","oranges");
for($x=0;$x<count($aFruit);$x++)
{
echo $aFruit[$x] . "<br />";
}

6. We can add to an array by using empty []
$aCheese = array();
$aCheese[0] = "cheddar";
$aCheese[1] = "swiss";
$aCheese[2] = "limburger";
$aCheese[] = "gouda";
$aCheese[] = "feta";
for($x=0;$x<count($aCheese);$x++)
{
echo $x . ") " . $aCheese[$x] . "<br />";
}

7. We can use a foreach loop to go one direction only.

$aCheese = array();
$aCheese[0] = "cheddar";
$aCheese[1] = "swiss";
$aCheese[2] = "limburger";
$aCheese[] = "gouda";
$aCheese[] = "feta";

foreach($aCheese as $fromage)
{
    echo $fromage . "<br />;
}

8. We can use an associative array to store string data as keys.

$nav1 = array();
$nav1["index.php"] = "Home Page";
$nav1["contact.php"] = "Contact Page";
$nav1["about_us.php"] = "About Us";
$nav1["links.php"] = "Links";

foreach($nav1 as $url => $text)
{
    echo '<a href="' . $url . '">' . $text . '</a><br />';
}

9. Email1.php starting point for Wednesday

<?php
//email1.php
include 'header.php';
define("THIS_PAGE",basename($_SERVER['PHP_SELF']));
if(isset($_POST['FirstName']))
{//email data, then thank user!
echo $_POST['FirstName'] . "<br />";
echo '<a href="' . THIS_PAGE . '">RESET</a>';
}else{
?>
<form action="<?=THIS_PAGE?>" method="post">
First Name: <input type="text" name="FirstName" /><br />
Last Name: <input type="text" name="LastName" /><br />
<input type="submit" value="Email Us!" />
</form>
<?php
}//end of formhandler
include 'footer.php';
?>

10. PHP’s mail function

mail("ldelro02@seattlecentral.edu","My Subject!","My Text","noreply@seattlecentral.edu");

11. We can replace the strings with variables declared at the top of the page.
mail($ToEmail,$Subject,"My Text",$FromEmail);

12. Using var_dump() to view the entire POST array.
echo "<pre>";
Var_dump($_POST);
echo "</pre>";

13. Use PHP_EOL to create operating system specific carriage returns.

*SCORES

- Pop Quiz 5: 10/10 (100%)
- Pop Quiz 6: 10/10 (100%)

*NOTES

I'm very glad that Mr. Newman didn't give us test for this week but Assignment 4 seems to be a bit more difficult. Surely we did half of that in class but how can I finish the other half of Assingment 4 by any means of putting something like a checkbox, radio, or something that is more of a multiple choice?

It said that the form handler must:

1) Email you the information on the form
2) Include at least 2 radio buttons, 3 checkboxes, 2 textboxes and 1 textarea for comments
3) Protect itself from invalid data entry (hacking)
4) Require a valid email from the user and require first and last name textbox entry

...How can we finish this? Clearly we have to finish this by Monday midnight...

...that is all.

Welcome Back: 2010 Nissan GT-R Spec V

In an instant, the night air explodes around you...

The ground shudders under your feet...

The dizzying aroma of high octane fuel assails your head...

Your eyes watered...

Your eardrums vibrating...

Your limbics goes on hold...

All is right to the world...

The Race Across Japan...again

The 2010 Nissan GT-R Spec V returned on Forza Motorsport 4 and it does...none of these things I just said. It may have VR38DETT engine but you'd never know you'd listening to it. There's also the same feeling that it doesn't rattle violently and it does feel like, and this is only a hunch, like a Nissan Micra.

The old Skyline GT-R felt exciting in the eyes of teenagers but this one doesn't. It keeps on not feeling exciting even when you put your foot on the pedal and go completely bonkers. In the eyes of Jeremy Clarkson, this car was built for lap time purposes, not thrills.

Surely, you want to turn the traction control off to make the GT-R more exciting but according to the owner's manual that if you turn off the Traction Control, the event will be recorded on the car's blackbox and void the warranty. Sounds weird but since I'm playing Forza Motorsport 4...(clicks switch)

With TCS OFF, turning from the world's fastest laptop into a simple typewriter, it's still does exactly the same thing! Even with TCS OFF, the torque vectoring differentials are still working their magic, meaning that this GT-R still keeps on grips and grips and grips! GRIP GRIP GRIP GRIP GRIP!!!

This car can hurt you badly but it can't arouse my winning vegetables. For getting the best lap times possible, it's proven its worth but it leaves me stone cold. You'll never guess what comes next but this GT-R often disappoints me because...it's old. If only Forza Motorsport 4 included the updated version of the R35 GT-R this would be fun...

*with thanks to Jeremy Clarkson

Bubble Gang HOT SUMMER TREAT Part 2

Return back to Pueblo Por la Playa for some more thrashing done by the Bubble Gang idiots on part 2 of Bubble Gang HOT SUMMER TREAT (April 27, 2012 episode). Some idiot stuff done in the summer such as:

- Mermaid gags

Boy meets mermaid

- A weirder interpretation of "Si Malakas at si Maganda"

Si Malakas at si Maganda

- Bureche wants some oil on her back!

Cheche Bureche

- Codewords for conversations such as "Kwentuhan is Sex", "Tuko is Yakap", and "Panyo is Panty".

I can explain...

- Wala Lang by Eraseyourheads. Lyrics by Bitoy

Kangkong Malunggay

Bili na kayo ng gulay

Hahaba pa ang 'yong buhay dahil

sa 'king bagong hanapbuhay

Guula...Haay....Haayy

Nu'ng ako ay galing Bilibid

Ay Nagalit ang Tatay Ko

'Di n'ya raw ako sisisihin

Kung ibang dahon ang gamit ko

Sibuyas at Kalabasa

Kamatis, Bawang, Mustasa

Dikdikin mo ang luya

At Samahan ng Patola la..la...laaa

Kangkong Malunggay

Bili na kayo ng gulay

'Pagkat ako ang 'yong kapitbahay

Lagi akong magsu-supply ng

Guula...Haay....Haayy

Di na po kayo mabibitin

Dahil loaded naman ako

Kung ma-bad trip sa 'king bilihin

Ay Isosoli ang bayad niyo.

Sinisundo sa Pampanga

Binagsak sa Divisoria

Binitbit ang tindera

Suspect daw si Mareng Juana na...naaaa

Kangkong Malunggay

Bili na kayo ng gulay

Hahaba pa ang 'yong buhay dahil

sa 'king bagong hanapbuhay

Kangkong Malunggay

Bili na kayo ng gulay

'Pagkat ako ang 'yong kapitbahay

Lagi akong magsu-supply ng

Guula...Haay....Haayy

Guula...Haay....Haayy

Bili na kayo Kuya

Sibuyas Kalabasa

Kamatis at Mustasa

Sa Paligid ay linga

Upo Kundol

Patola

Sitaw Labanos Luya

Bibigay ko ng trenta

Mura na sariwa pa

- SHARE! SHARE! Bubble Gang does Nestea Dob-Litro by spoofing this commercial as Bestea Dob-Litro! Dobleng refresment, P17.50 lang!

Bubble Gang does Nestea Dob-Litro

- More Pickup Lines in the Summer!

Pickup Lines

1) Facebook ka ba? Kasi hindi kita maiwan!

2) Teleserye ka ba? Kasi ang sarap mong sundan araw araw!

3) Sa araw na sagutin mo ako, siguradong Front Page ako sa dyaro. Kasi, parang akong tumama sa Lotto!

4) Kutsara ka ba? Kasi papalapit ka pa lang napapanganga na ako!

Boy Pick Up

5) Ayoko na kitang bolahin. Kasi baka tumalbog ka mapunta ka sa iba

6) Isa kang alamat. Kasi, masarap ang papaya dito sa La Playa!

7) Tsunami ka ba? Kasi you sweep off my feet!

8) Juicy ka ba? Kasi masarap magdilaw dito sa pagbilao!

- Alien? Alien!!! Brod Pete and pals are here to answer life's toughest questions on Ang Bagong Dating Doon!

Ang Bagong Dating Doon

1) Boy2 Quizon asks "May nasusulat ba tungkol sa pagtotorotot?" Let's read something from the pages of Dick and Jane 2:16 - Luke the clook, Look at Jane, See Jane Laugh and Play, Luke the clook, See Pretty Jane. I'm gonna marry her someday.

2) Sam Pinto asks kung meron kayong napapansin na maling term. Sale is one of the wrong terms. Everyday is sale because of the selling so the correct term was "Bargain Sale" because sale was used for everyday use. Corned beef is also wrong because, where's the corn? It's just beef and that's it! Eye drops is also wrong because it has to be "ice drops".

- Thought Bongbong's on vacation in Puerto Por La Playa? Oh no because he's there to warn annoying vacationers on Sumbong Sumbong kay Bonggang Bonggang Bongbong. Those include bringing excessive luggages on an overnight stay at the resort, women curling their hair before swimming, and men with beer bellies wearing trunks.

Sumbong Sumbong kay Bonggang Bongbong

- Tita Herminigilda taking things seriously while reading a letter from a gay in despair

Tita Herminigilda

..and that concludes the Bubble Gang 2012 Summer Special!

Let's Do The News (April 27, 2012)

It's now time to do the news! And oh bugger!

What?

Due to the ongoing tension between the Philippines and China (even the Philippines are against Chinese products) in terms of Scarborough Shoal issues, it seems that every Filipino worldwide is readying a mass protest this May 11 against Chinese embassies worldwide!

Scoop: http://www.interaksyon.com/article/30410/save-the-date-says-global-filipino-group-may-11-pinoys-to-rally-in-chinese-embassies-worldwide

Uh-huh! No matter if there was Filipinos in Japan, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Australia, America, many others with Chinese embassies involved, this event is all about taking Scarborough back from Chinese commies. I was very pleased to see them doing against China but what if The Stig's Chinese Cousin showed up?

Uh-oh....

Chinese Stig would kick Filipinos' butts badly and oh! Oh! OH! THIS IS BAD!

(laughing)

PHILIPPINES vs. CHINA! Fight for Scarborough! Who will prevail? I don't know...

(laughing)

Those tensions will last a lifetime until someone's throwing the towel...

Anyway, while tensions are getting on the DANGER ZONE, let's move on to something a bit more SAVVY...

Where is it, James?

Malaysia! I picked up some info that there will be massive guest appearances on Anime Festival Asia Malaysia 2012, the first of its kind since Anime Festival Asia was previously held in Singapore from 2008-2011.

Really? Who are they?

Says here, there will be FLOW, Sea☆A, Maon Kurosaki, Kalafina, and KOTOKO performing at the festival's concert titled "I Love Anisong.". Also, president of Production I.G. Mitsuhisa Ishikawa's attending the AFA Malaysia 2012 and also producer Tomohiko Ishii and cosplayer KANAME☆ are coming. And...

And what James?!

The guest of honor will be blogger, anime producer, and host of Tokyo MX's Culture Japan, named Danny Choo!

Scoop: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-04-26/malaysia-anime-festival-asia-to-host-musical-guests-kalafina-kotoko

(applause)

Danny Choo? Who's that James?

Clarkson, if you haven't know him, he's the guy who dressed himself as a Dancing Stormtrooper in the streets of Tokyo but anyway, he's a world renowned blogger responsible for his passion for Japanese culture, even though he's a host of the popular Culture Japan program. His personal mascot, Mirai Suenaga, became an important aspect of Culture Japan. Oh, I haven't realized that Alodia even cosplayed Mirai Suenaga for sure! Danny Choo's heavily involved with Good Smile Company, JC Staff, Bushiroad (Weiss Schwarz cards), Cospa, Amiami, among many others. 

I've never heard that this S-rank otaku has some charisma on him and I sorta like his way...

Yeah, I really respected his otaku-ness even though in his Stormtrooper costume but his involvement in other anime-related conventions is just one thing we really love. Anyway, enough lumpy throats for now, what matters most that he'll be there at the AFA Malaysia 2012 this June 9 to 10 at the Putra World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur.

Anyway, remember the Mayo Chiki light novel? The one that was adapted into last year's anime? According to the author of Mayo Chiki, that is Hajime Asano, Volume 11 of the Mayo Chiki novel, which is now on sale, will serve as the first half of the end of Mayo Chiki...

(awwwww)

Wait, Clarkson. Hang on a sec! End of Mayo Chiki? Wha......t?!

True, Hammond. True. The next volume of Mayo Chiki will be the last. So sorry if someone said that...

Scoop: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-04-25/mayo-chiki-light-novel-scheduled-to-end-with-next-volume

We never believe that this light novel I'd never heard about. This is much worse than....GEMAGA MAGAZINE!

Excuse me James, what's GEMAGA MAGAZINE?!

Everyone, if you never heard of Gemaga Magazine, then we're not alone. Gemaga Magazine started out in life as Beep when it came out in 1984. It was published by Softbank Creative. In 1989, it reformatted as Beep! Mega Drive, then Sega Saturn Magazine, then Dreamcast Magazine, then Dorimaga. The magazine became multiplatform once again as Gemaga (presumably a portmanteau of "Gamer" and "Magazine") in July 2006. Despite the pricing that is somewhat expensive than the popular Famitsu, it does pack some extras, especially posters and rarely, in case you've never experienced it, figures!

Sadly, the May 2012 issue of Gemaga magazine, launched since late March 2012, served as the final issue of Gemaga magazine. Here's the cover...

I was kinda disappointed about the departure of Beep or Gemaga but it's also a sad moment for fans of Gemaga's virtual dance unit known as "Me to Me". That virtual dance unit consists of Mika Tachibana, voiced by Manami Numakura (Hibiki Ganaha from The IDOLM@STER), and Miyabi Saionji, voiced by Yumi Hara (Takane Shijou from The IDOLM@STER), and features character designs by Annindōfu, an artist known for his work on Idolm@ster album covers. Sadly then, after the final issue went on sale, "Me to Me" had come to an end.

Scoop: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2012-04-14/dance-unit-me-to-me-folds-due-to-gemaga-magazine-end

I find that very sad to see them disappeared.

(awwww)

And wait!!! That virtual dance unit, Me to Me, they were just Hibiki and Takane underneath it? Wow....

Speaking of which, THE IDOLM@STER G4U volume 7 was there and there was something I'd never told about... In the game's Pandora's Box feature, they have an option to take a picture of special guest, which is none other than Ai Hidaka from the Nintendo DS spinoff game titled THE IDOLM@STER DearlyStars. Sadly, you would just expect her on the "Exercise Wear NEO" attire only but it's okay. Feel free to take a picture of Ai Hidaka if you like...

Next month, if G4U Volume 8 comes out (the one with bridal dresses), you'll have the option to take a picture of Eri Mizutani from DearlyStars in her Pastel Bikini attire only, then in June, if the G4U Vol. 9, the last volume of THE IDOLM@STER G4U range (the one with Kimonos) come out, you'll have a chance to take a picture of DearlyStars' Ryo Akizuki in her sailor bikini attire. That's it. Nothing more, nothing else. Thank you.

Anyway, earlier, Turn 10 Studios opened up another Game with Devs and it's all bacon, bacon, and more bacon for the Forza 4 players. That's it. Fun and games occurred with more bacon occurred.

I kinda fed up with the whole Bacon stuff. If you don't like bacon, perhaps we should give them our BBC specialty; FISH FINGERS AND CUSTARD with THE V8 BEEF. BOVRIL AND BEEF SMOOTHIE! The best of both worlds! Doctor Who and Top Gear! Woo hoo!

Wait? FISH FINGERS AND CUSTARD with THE V8 BEEF. BOVRIL AND BEEF SMOOTHIE? What is it? You're going to serve them FISH FINGERS AND CUSTARD with THE V8 BEEF. BOVRIL AND BEEF SMOOTHIE?

It's a BBC fan's thing. You'll see...

Oh and speaking of which, drifter Rhys Millen's coming to Philippines this April 30 to May 1 to promote Red Bull. He came here to shoot a drifting video for the energy drink brand. Also visiting to promote Red Bull is renowned freestyle biker Julien Dupont.

Scoop: http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/drifter-rhys-millen-coming-to-manila

First Tanner Foust for Rockstar and now Rhys Millen for Red Bull! Drifters can't get enough about the Philippines! He he he!

Speaking of Rhys Millen...

Three month ago, I have driven Rhys Millen's Veloster at Forza Motorsport 4. I think that his car is somewhat more of a rally car than Rhys Millen's Genesis Coupe drift car. So, we asked The Stig, can you drive Rhys Millen's Veloster round the track and he said yes. Play the tape!

Rhys Millen's Veloster did it in a 1:22. That's it.

That's the news! Let's serve FISH FINGERS AND CUSTARD with THE V8 BEEF. BOVRIL AND BEEF SMOOTHIE!!! Winner!

Rinne no Lagrange Original Soundtrack

Rinne no Lagrange Original Soundtrack

Anime otakus or nerds may recognize this as Rinne no Lagrage (Lagrange: The Flower of Rinne). This anime was aired in Tokyo MX since January to March 2012 and it centers on Madoka Kyono, the sole member of Kamojo High’s “Jersey Club”, who often lends anyone a hand until her encounter with a mysterious girl named Lan, who asks Madoka to pilot a “Vox” robot and defend the world against alien invaders. This is more of a mech anime but if you were a petrolhead, you wouldn't guess that the mech designs for the Lagrange anime were made possible from Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Yep, the designers behind the Nissan vehicles such as the Skyline, GT-R, Fairlady Z, and many others, were became held responsible for the mech designs. Langrange meets Nissan...Sounds brilliant but the whole 12-episode anime was just the half of the story because there will be a second season this Summer and an OVA-PS3 hybrid video game is in the works by Namco Bandai.

Anyway, while they're diddling right now, the Rinne no Lagrange OST is here and all those 32 tracks are made to reminisce back Madoka, Lan, and Muginami's adventures. Most of the in-anime tracks were carefully handmade by Saeko Suzuki in collaboration with music production duo TOMISIRO, to give an impressive range of styles accommodated to the anime's storyline. What's more, this even has TV-sized versions of the opening theme, TRY UNITE!, and the closing theme, Hello! Also, this has the insert song sung by Madoka Kyouno (CV: Kaori Ishihara), titled ジャージ部のうた.

Let me give you a tip: How about listen to this original soundtrack on a car audio from your Nissan?

Available at: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=VTCL-60296