Saturday, August 18, 2012

"Lutong at linamnam in one!"

On the August 17, 2012 episode of Bubble Gang...

- Miner gags

- Coach Calmado's back and this time, he's busy directing a film

- Bureche wants to use Cheche's laptop...

- Bubble Gang does Chowking Chinese Style Fried Chicken by spoofing this commercial as CHOWQUEEN Chinese Style Fried Chicken with Crunch Sarap Breading! Lutong at linamnam in one!

- Once again, Brod Pete and pals answering your questions on ANG BAGONG DATING DOON.

1) Sheena Halili asks "meron po bang kamay ang mga ibon?" There are different birds to look out for, such as love bird, angry bird, Larry Bird, Big Bird, and a cockatoo. If a bird has hands...let's find out from the pages of Carpenters 4:7 "Why do birds suddenly appear?"

2) Bakit bumabaha? Brod Pete said that the word BAHA has two syllables. BA refers to Basura and HA refers to Harang.

3) Our favorite part; any wrong terms observed?

a) Teller - fortune-telling, story-telling, and bank-telling. How can you tell?

b) School bus - it's just a bus filling the students and no classrooms. Perhaps they should call it student bus but the term "school bus" is wrongly applied on FX's and vans.

c) Humihingi ng tawad - Wait, humihingi? Can you borrow an apology? It supposed to be "nagbibigay ng tawad" or give an apology.

4) A tweet from Melbourne, Australia asked "Ano po ang tama? Untog o umpog?" Untog is used when your head bumped on the wood while umpog was used when you bumped your head on something made of metal or cement.

- It's too much sulsol that made them annoyed...

- A wise old man, Tata Lino, solves other people's love lives.

- A dramatic suspense from those wearing their bayong, plastic bag, and box on their heads in MAKAPILI KANG MULI

- Idiots are complaining about why does every teleserye today has themes like ampon, amnesia, and ina-api.

Shelby GT500 Cobra Wide Body - a tribute to Carroll Shelby

Breaking news! On the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance, Ford revealed what it's said to be a tribute to the late tuning and racing legend Carroll Shelby. The Carroll Shelby Tribute car from Ford - Shelby GT500 Cobra Wide Body was unveiled and here are the pics courtesy of the official Carroll Shelby Facebook fan page...

Shelby GT500 Cobra Wide Body

Shelby GT500 Cobra Wide Body

Shelby GT500 Cobra Wide Body

Ford said that this is a one-off special and it is currently on display at the Monterey Motorsports Reunion this weekend, and Shelby says that they plan to tour the car around the country for the next several months before it will be auctioned off for charity.

Scoop: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/17/one-off-2013-shelby-gt500-cobra-debuts-as-tribute-to-carroll/

Friday, August 17, 2012

Let's Do The News! (August 17, 2012)

Oh, timey-wimey? Isn't that the word that the previous Tenth Doctor, David Tennant, said?

Yes. Timey-wimey, it's a Whovian word but actually I really hate the Sauber Mercedes C9 Race Car when I heard that this was on Forza 4. I mean, what's going on? Turn 10 tries rob some cars that are highly sacred to the Gran Turismo franchise. We now have the 787B, RUF CTR2, Scion FR-S, and this one. I mean, what's next? Stealing other Gran Turismo-famed cars such as the Xsara, Hommell, Nissan R92CP, Ford Mark IV, XJ13, XJR9, Chaparral Cars, Pescarolo, Tommykaira ZZ, the old RUF RGT, 3400S, Honda Insight, the Audi R8 (take note, the Le Mans Prototype one), classic Isuzu cars, classic Mitsubishis, rally raid cars, Panoz Esperante GTR1, the Toyota 7 Race Car, GT-R LM Road Going Car, Minolta Toyota, Lister Storm, and even forgotten ones like the Venturi Atlantique or the Vector M12?

(audience laughing)

Sure, Forza Motorsport has less cars than Gran Turismo but their cars are better than theirs because they've only focused on the best models rather than cars with several trim levels. Compare that to those costumes we saw on THE IDOLM@STER 2. We thought that they're going to be the same but they're different. The XBOX 360 version of THE IDOLM@STER 2 has better costume and accessories lineup than the ones we saw on the PS3 version, I mean costumes like the Stratos Butterfly, Burning Performer, White School Swimsuit, Cutie Insect, Rainy Suzuran, Dressy Alice, Random Color Beauty, and Digital Spacecraft, these are the DLC costumes that you can't find it on the XBOX 360 version. Guess what? These are the costumes only fit for idiots living the life outside the TARDIS.

(audience laughing)

Life outside the TARDIS? What does it has to do?! (laughing)

You know why...Inside the TARDIS, there's a Playstation3 on it! Ha ha ha!

(audience laughing)

Now, a few days ago, we heard about the tobacco executive assaulted the MMDA traffic enforcer. Yes, it was Robert 'Blair' Carabuena, a recruitment officer at Philip Morris Fortune Tobacco, who assaulted Saturnino Fabros, the MMDA traffic enforcer. Now, for justice served, Robert Blair Carabuena was suspended from his work and his driver's license has been revoked. But the investigation is pending so it should be taking a while.

Scoop: http://manilastandardtoday.com/2012/08/17/philip-morris-suspends-employee-in-viral-video/

Justice is served but hey, at least Mang Sonny's relieved about that moment. In your face, Robert Blair Carabuena! Ha ha! Take that! That's what you get for assaulting a traffic enforcer online!

Anyway, the 4th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) has been kicked off yesterday and runs until Sunday. There are lots of new cars previewed, launched, and you know what. This is going to be the best motor show yet because 2012 is the most innovative year ever.

That's right. And oh, this is a motor show, can I have just one simple suggestion, one simple suggestion for the good of a certain motor show visitor. NO GIRLS please. Please don't take pictures of girls posing next to the car. Take pictures only of cars and your friends or family as necessary. That's right. Don't take pictures of girls posing next to cars. That's annoying, we don't want that to happened.

(audience laughing)

So, you were saying is that while they were at the 2012 PIMS at the World Trade Center, you said to those who are visiting that they should better not take pictures of girls posing at the cars. Only cars, their friends, or families. That's it. Don't take pics of girls on the motor show. We're begging you.

Okay, and oh! We've picked up some news that Ukrainian commission wants to ban ‘gay’ SpongeBob and Teletubbie ‘losers’....what?

(audience laughing)

....what the hell are they talking about? There's nothing bad about SpongeBob and the Teletubbies. They're just kids' shows. Why would commission wants to ban them?

Scoop: http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/ukrainian-commission-wants-ban-gay-spongebob-teletubbie-losers-204737552.html

Who cares? Some say that SpongeBob SquarePants' gay and Teletubbies are "Deliberately aims to create subnormal (men), who spend all day in front of the television with their mouths open swallowing all types of information," and promotes the "psychology of losers.". Also weird we heard that South Park is nothing more of a reincarnation propaganda, and Japanese anime are a clear example of sexist propaganda...?!

(audience laughing)

I really don't get it why...This is as weirder as we've ever expected to be...Anyway, let's leave this crud behind us and moving on because...

Because what?

We heard the news that actor John Barrowman, who was Captain Jack Harkness from Doctor Who and its rated-SPG spinoff, Torchwood, is going to take part of the CW's new show titled Arrow.

(applause)

Scoop: http://www.bbcamerica.com/anglophenia/2012/08/john-barrowman-joins-the-cast-of-the-cws-arrow/

Yes, there's another chance for our favorite Captain Jack Harkness. Now anyway, about the new action drama titled Arrow, that was loosely based on DC Comics’ Green Arrow, which centers on billionaire playboy Oliver Green, who, after spending five years shipwrecked on an island, returns home and assumes a secret vigilante identity to make amends and fight the ills of society. Some say, the actor who was Captain Jack on Doctor Who will be playing as a “well-dressed man who is as mysterious as he is wealthy … he is an acquaintance of the Queen family and a prominent figure in Starling City.”

Oh...well, that's fine for celebrities who have lives outside the TARDIS. Speaking of which, there's been a hype going around the US Special Screening of the Series 7 opener of Doctor Who, titled Asylum of the Daleks. In fact, the hype is as high as the galaxy, tickets have been officially been sold out! Too bad for those who missed the chance but hey, I'd never realize that American nerds really loved this British sci-fi series. No wonder this show doing so well.

Ah...While I missed the chance of being one of the lucky few to see The Doctor, Amy, and Rory face off against the Daleks, I was surprised by this and speaking of which, let's move on to something a bit shocking...

What's shocking?

Well, it's this BBC Sherlock lead actor, Benedict Cumberbatch, he said...

“THE LAST SERIES OF ‘DOWNTON ABBEY’ WAS F*****G ATROCIOUS”

(ooohh)

Yeah, we never knew this was coming. We never knew Sherlock Holmes disliked Downton Abbey while he's on the BBC/HBO adaptation of Ford Madox Ford’s Parade’s End.

Scoop: http://www.bbcamerica.com/anglophenia/2012/08/benedict-cumberbatch-the-last-series-of-downton-abbey-was-fg-atrocious/

Sherlock, how would you do that?!

(audience laughing)

Looks like Mr. Benedict Cumberbatch, the Sherlock Holmes of the 21st century, is finally showing his true colors. He really hates Downton Abbey. (laughing)

Shall we move on?

Okay, and hey! Let's make it quick because we're running out of time okay? There are some news that we need to mention quick before we finish this edition. First off, 2013 XF and XJ will get 4WD layout only when paired with the new 3.0L V6....

Scoop: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/16/2013-jaguar-xf-and-xj-get-new-powertrains-all-wheel-drive/

...Fisker needs $150 million funding to build the new Atlantic electric sports saloon...

Scoop: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/16/fisker-needs-150-million-to-build-atlantic/

...2013 Dodge Durango recalled for faulty airbag module...

Scoop: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/16/2013-dodge-durango-recalled-for-faulty-airbag-module/

...and lastly, SRT Viper GTS gets it's limited edition special under the banner "Launch Edition" featuring the very famous blue and white stripes exterior color that harks back to the original.

2013 SRT Viper GTS Launch Edition
2013 SRT Viper GTS Launch Edition


How quick was that?

Too fast to leave a footprint and on that bombshell, that's the news! If you're reading this Mr. Kaz Yamauchi, please tell us when's the next car pack for GT5 gonna be. We are sure hoping for new ones...

The Timey-Wimey of Sauber Mercedes C9....

We wouldn't blame what does this car's doing
on Forza 4...

This is another one of Gran Turismo cars robbed by Forza for DLC purposes. In February 2012, the Mazda 787B, a car that is highly sacred in the Gran Turismo series, was stolen by Forza Motorsport 4 so it can be placed in the ALMS Pack. July 2012, sees another Gran Turismo car robbed by Turn 10, which is the RUF CTR2 via the July Car Pack. And now, August Playseat Car Pack sees Turn 10 stealing another Gran Turismo cars such as the Scion FR-S, which translates to Toyota GT86 for Americans, and this! The Sauber Mercedes C9 Race Car! I know, most of our Japanese players complaining that what the heck the Sauber Mercedes C9 is doing on Forza 4. Is it because they want to see the interior of the Sauber C9 that Gran Turismo can't? Is it because Forza's Sauber C9 sounds better than the GT's Sauber C9? Or is it because some idiots demanded that this car should be on this game? Nobody knows but...SPOILERS!

Anyway, what is it then, this Sauber C9? The latest victim of notable Gran Turismo cars robbed by Turn 10 for DLC purposes?

As part of the Sauber-Mercedes partnership, this Group C prototype was introduced in 1987 and since its debut, the cars were run by Kouros Racing, named after the fragrance brand of its sponsor, Yves Saint Laurent, although officially backed by Mercedes-Benz. A year later, Kouros was dropped as a sponsor, forcing the team to be renamed Sauber Mercedes, and therefore, they've used EG-Olympia as a sponsor – AEG being owned by Daimler-Benz at the time. They tried to get second in the championship behind Silk Cut Jaguar with five wins for the season but the team stroke several problems when they were forced to withdraw due to concern over their Michelin tires.

Its first success can be traced back to the 1989 24 Hours of Le Mans, where the #63 C9 driven by Jochen Mass, Manual Reuter, and Stanley Dickens, achieved a win. During qualifying for Le Mans, the C9, with its Mercedes-Benz M119 4,973 cc (303.5 cu in) HL 90º 5.0L Turbo V8 engine with two KKK turbos, achieved 248.0 mph (400 km/h) at the Mulsanne Straight of Le Mans. Aside from its Le Mans success, the Sauber C9 earned pole position in the first round of the 1988 World Sports Car Championship and went on to win five out of 12 races that year. The Sauber C9 earned its nickname "Silver Arrow", which harks back to the feared moniker that traced back to Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union GP cars.

Two Sauber C9s made a 1-2 finish at the 1989 World Sports Car Championship at Suzuka Circuit and 2-3 in Dijon.

The C9's records were; 21 races participated, 13 races won, 7 pole positions, and 5 fastest lap times. Notable drivers include Jochen Mass, Manuel Reuter, Stanley Dickens, Mauro Baldi, Kenny Acheson, Gianfranco Brancatelli, Jean-Louis Schlesser, Jean-Pierre Jabouille, and Alain Cudini.

Check out this clip to hear the Sauber C9's magnificent sound...



There are cars from Gran Turismo that we don't want to be featured on Forza such as the Xsara, Hommell, Nissan R92CP, Ford Mark IV, XJ13, XJR9, Chaparral Cars, Pescarolo, Tommykaira ZZ, the old RUF RGT, 3400S, Honda Insight, the Audi R8 (take note, the Le Mans Prototype one), Isuzu cars, classic Mitsubishis, rally raid cars, Panoz Esperante GTR1, the Toyota 7 Race Car, GT-R LM Road Going Car, Minolta Toyota, Lister Storm, and even forgotten ones like the Venturi Atlantique or the Vector M12. I really don't want that to happen because it could be somewhat TIMEY-WIMEY. WIBBLY WOBBLY TIMEY WIMEY STUFF!

Anyway, let's see if we can push this latest victim of notable Gran Turismo cars robbed by Turn 10 for DLC purposes around the Top Gear track...



So, it did it in 1:07.056, and now, Top Gear Top Tip: If you see a car that was featured only in Gran Turismo franchise but robbed by the Forza franchise for DLC purposes, watch your backs for a series of complaints written in Japanese.

Police Cars

Cop Car Shootout Group Shot
Ford Police Interceptor vs. Chevrolet Caprice PPV vs.
Dodge Charger Pursuit

So, the Ford Crown Victoria, the king of cop cars, is gone and American policemen are on a shopping spree for the next generation of cop cars but the question is, which of the new generation of cop cars is the best? I've once watched the Police Cars (S03E01) episode of American Top Gear to find the answer. Tanner Foust, being a Ford guy, drives a 2013 Ford Police Interceptor while Adam Ferrera drives a Dodge Charger Pursuit and Rutledge Wood drives the Chevrolet Caprice PPV, a police-only version of the car imported from Australia.

Here's a quick sum-up:

- The Ford Police Interceptor has a quicker 0-100mph time than the Caprice and the Charger and it has greater stopping power from 100mph to zero against those.

- Chevrolet Caprice PPV doesn't have the strength to endure tear gas attacks that suffocate officers on the inside.

- Lastly, the Ford Police Interceptor's makes the police officer sitting next to you having a hard time shooting the targets. Caprice PPV and the Dodge Charger Pursuit can do better, well Charger Pursuit's not quite good enough for the donuts part...well, doing donuts while eating donuts.

The 2013 Ford Police Interceptor wins the challenge and hey, there's nothing even better than having a Corvette Z06 Police Car race against a quick motorcycle from the warehouse to the bridge, where the Z06 Police Car defeated the motorbike at the end.

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Serena S-HYBRID meets Dragon Quest...and then Hatsune Miku in Amlux?

Nissan Serena S-HYBRID meets Dragon Quest

New Corolla Fielder in Hatsune Miku's clothing

And now the news! Now, with the recently launched Nissan Serena C26 S-HYBRID, Nissan collaborates with video game maker, Square Enix, to make a special car themed around the Dragon Quest franchise. The Serena S-Hybrid mini van is being given a coat of Slime. Heard of it? Slime from the Dragon Quest series! The smart simple hybrid minivan teams up with one of the leading Japanese RPG's of all time for a special itasha! Not only that, those who test drive the Serena S-HYBRID will receive Dragon Quest presents courtesy of Nissan and Square Enix. How cool was that?


Anyway, on the Toyota side; AMLUX, a shopping mall for all things Toyota will be hosting a special event packed with the world famous virtual idol, HATSUNE MIKU. This event will be titled 39's CARAVAN presents Natsu Matsuri (summer festival) 2012 in Amlux. It begins on August 27 to September 23, 2012 in Auto Salon Amlux Tokyo and there's going to be Toyota cars decorated with all things Miku, especially the all new 2013 Toyota Corolla E160 range. Don't forget that the Prius Alpha and the Aqua were present as well.

THE IDOLM@STER ANIM@TION MASTER Namassuka Special 01

THE IDOLM@STER ANIM@TION MASTER Namassuka Special 01

Those who were big fans of THE IDOLM@STER anime last year may have recognized the Namassuka!? Sunday (生っすか!?サンデー) segment of the series that...well, we really don't get what that is but it's some kind of a variety show that was hosted by Haruka Amami, Chihaya Kisaragi, and Miki Hoshii. When you look at their false website (http://www.idolmaster-anime.jp/namassuka/index.html) made by the producers, it seems that whole Namasukka!? Sunday part on THE IDOLM@STER anime is all about the challenges that were aimed to made them....well, you know what it is.

Anyway, what we got here is the first of the new THE IDOLM@STER ANIM@TION MASTER Namassuka Special range and for the first, they got Takane Shijou, Hibiki Ganaha, and Miki Hoshii all rallied up for a series of challenges offered on this CD and of course, what wouldn't be without a selection of songs offered by Takane, Hibiki, and Miki. To spice it up, the song that was featured from a DLC on THE IDOLM@STER 2 video game, titled きゅんっ! ヴァンパイアガール, is included because when you look at the cover, they're all on their MY DEAR VAMPIRE outfit and this suits it up to the theme.

THE IDOLM@STER ANIM@TION MASTER Namassuka Special 01 may be the first of the all new Namassuka Special range and this range came from the Namassuka!? Sunday show from THE IDOLM@STER but this is a bit more as interesting as a scientist lending you an envelope and when you pull it out, you're straight at the challenge. Think of the Namassuka Special as THE IDOLM@STER ANIMATION MASTER The Challenges because on each CD, an idol has to perform a series of challenges, not on the TV but on the radio because this is an audio CD you're listening. The producers meant to say that...

TRACK LISTINGS:

01:生っすか第一部OPトーク
02:きゅんっ! ヴァンパイアガール(M@STER VERSION)
歌:星井美希、四条貴音、我那覇響
03:貴音チャレンジのコーナー
04:ね~え? 歌:星井美希
05:Believe 歌:我那覇響
06:魂のルフラン 歌:四条貴音
07:響チャレンジのコーナー
08:亜熱帯 ガール 歌:我那覇響
09:かたちあるもの 歌:四条貴音
10:夢で逢えたら 歌:星井美希
11:美希チャレンジのコーナー
12:初恋 ~一章 片想いの桜~ 歌:星井美希、四条貴音、我那覇響
13:閑話休題
14:きゅんっ! ヴァンパイアガール(M@STER VERSION) オリジナル・カラオケ

For English-speaking customers:
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=COCX-37413