Forza Horizon: Pure Handling Delight

I didn't realize that this is happened. This is REALLY REALLY happened in the world of Forza. It seems that Subaru's first ever rear-wheel drive car, the BRZ, showed up as the star car of the February Jalopnik Car Pack and wow! Would you look at that, the FR-S twin from the Pleiades has finally been showed up to the party...

Better late than never but never mind the buzzcocks anyway because there is more than that when it comes to talk about the BRZ's arrival on Horizon...

A New Beginning

First and foremost, some people say they see some differences because both the FR-S (that's 86 to you and me) and the BRZ have slightly different faces. You can see them from their trapezoid-ish grille, the bumper design, and the headlight designs. As for the rear, well, everything's the same.

I See...No Difference

Some people say that in terms of handling, both the FR-S and the BRZ are the same but analysts say that their behaviors are different rather than being genetic twins from the Toyobaru cooperative. Analysts said that the BRZ has been given some mature suspension setup while the FR-S is focused to be more tail-happy so in short, the BRZ is a serious version of the fun-loving FR-S. While the FR-S does the troublemaking like a street fighter, the BRZ has some spartan driving manners. Despite that, they both love to drift in the open road.

Don't mind the Skyline on your right

By the first time I get inside the BRZ, I'm still ain't bovvered about this car even though it's just the Scooby version of the FR-S but after driving this car for several hours, I am relieved that the BRZ was deserved to be in Car Heaven, something that wants to spend all day partying at the ultimate automotive sandbox that is Horizon. I thought I'm going to hate this because of that moment that was foretold last year but all is forgiven when the producers gave the Subaru BRZ a chance of stardom in the world of Forza. You wouldn't even bothered driving one of these and give it some mods like every "Speedo Boys" do to their Japanese imports in Colorado. Wait a minute, why did I keep saying that? Speedo Boy? Forget about that...

Hidden in plain sight

BRZ doing tunnel runs...

It's good to see the Subaru BRZ featured on Forza Horizon via DLC but sadly though, I'm not sure if I'm going to like it or not. Despite that, let's just stick to the part that I like this car probably because it's boxer rear-wheel drive idea has some party animal instincts to rock the ultimate car enthusiast's sandbox only on XBOX 360.

Renault Clio/Lutecia IV Estate

2013 Renault Clio Estate

Couple of months has passed since the Renault Clio/Lutecia IV has arrived in the European market and I am starting to think this is the better looking Clio to date not only because it comes with Renault's new corporate look but it's because of the tech-savvy features including the Renault R-Link feature that lets me connect to music, navigation, and other points of interests I'm particularly interested in. For this new model, the new Clio targets the Astra, the Golf, the new Seat Leon, and other hatchbacks from its category and with the starter price of just 13,700 Euros, this new model is a bargain of its own right.

Come to think of it, there are some customers who want to put something more at the but, say a kayak or some camping equipment or tons of grocery shopping or any other heavy duty stuff to consider, seems that the new Clio IV's boot space just wasn't enough. Also, what if they need something a bit family-oriented, something that brings a typical French family to an average weekend trip to grandma's house or a knick-knack shop or a bungalow or any other destination the dad might consider? Well, there's an additional variant you might be interested in...the Estate version...

Even though it's a sports wagon version of the highly addictive Renault Clio IV it still comes with the tech-savvy features, especially the Renault R-Link feature for some connectivity pleasures for the driver who loves the techie in himself. This is just like when the kid-in-himself likes a delicious bowl of cereal while the grown up-in-himself likes the kid-in himself. Need to state the point again? Ahem, "the kid-in-me likes this bowl of cereal but the grown-up-in-me likes the kid-in-me". He he he he....

Besides, engine choices from the hatchback version carried on to the estate version, meaning I can expect a 0.9 12v Energy TCe, a 1.2 16V 75, a 1.5 8v dCi 75, or a 1.5 8v Energy dCi 90 engine, all being mated with a standard 5-speed manual transmission, which sounds to be desperate for a family-friendly station wagon version of a Clio.

Anyway, about the Estate version, this model's thirty percent bigger than the already much-roomy hatchback model and the sill has been made significally lower. With the combination of both the cargo area's flat floor and the foldable front passenger seat, the Clio IV Estate has a good load length, more than enough to carry a kayak or some camping equipment or tons of grocery shopping or any other heavy duty stuff to consider. I mean, not only this was made for the average French family but, it's made for those who really want to experience the great outdoors or even a Spring Break if you have buddies coming with you.

I mean yes, this new Clio Estate is a versatile and practical car for the Traveler's Tales, a car only someone who has a taste of poetry, art, and science can be seduced by such beauty of the new Clio's overall design. Sure, the hatchback's design of the Clio/Lutecia IV is a winner for me but the station wagon's look need to be a bit more sophisticated than its new and upcoming rivals from the block. It's an affordable car with some inner fancy living that tickles your fancy but still, I would rather wait for the upcoming Renaultsport Clio 200 because this kid ain't BOVVERED! Is it bovvered? Is it bovvered, though? Look at its face! Is this face bovvered? Face? Bovvered? It ain't BOVVERED! He he he....

Photo: Renault

Driving Music (What is the name of the song on car commercial?) Vol. 47

Sigh....After a whole day spending several hours at the Super Bowl yesterday, looks like more are still figuring out which of the Super Bowl 47 ads are the best. Since this Driving Music segment is so special, I'll be tackling Game Day-related car commercial songs, songs that you've heard at certain game-day car commercials and instead of just five, I'll be listing the songs heard in Game Day car commercials. Ready? Go!

1) Sympathy for the Devil by Rolling Stones - from the Mercedes-Benz USA CLA-Class "Soul" Game Day ad

2)  Metal Health by Quiet Riot from the Hyundai Santa Fe "Team" Game Day ad

3) Sun Blows Up Today by Flaming Lips - from the Hyundai Santa Fe "Epic Play Date" Game Day ad

4) I Wish by Skee-lo - from the Toyota USA RAV4 "Wish Granted" Game Day ad

5) Come On Get Happy by Jimmy Cliff - from the VW USA "Get Happy" Game Day ad

6) Can't Win Em All by Hanni El Khatib - from the Audi USA "Prom" Game Day ad

...huh guess I can only do six driving songs from Game Day car ads....oh well, good luck finding those songs and relieve the moments!

Top Gear S19E02

Top Gear S19E02

It's Episode 2 on the 19th season of Top Gear and this episode is another USA Road Trip special. On that special, we see Jeremy Clarkson's in the Lexus LFA, James May's in the all-new Aston Martin Vanquish, and Richard Hammond's in the SRT Viper. The trip begins in Nevada and it all ends just near the Mexican border. Too bad for Hammond though, he left for Mexico after he got lost in the race to the Mexican border.

It is proven that both the LFA and the new Vanquish performed very well while the new SRT Viper is a massive failure thanks to Hammond's

Despite being an hour-long special, Mick Fleetwood guested and he set a lap time of 1:45.4, faster than Rupert Grint!

The best SB47 ads according to Yahoo Sports

In the midst of a temporary blackout that shook the Mercedes-Benz Superdome at New Orleans, it seems that the triumphant win of Baltimore Ravens against the San Francisco 49ers really shook the USA by storm. Sure, I do like Beyonce's Halftime Show concert but the Game Day commercials is what really captures us. There are some good ones, some bad ones, and some great ones as well

Ads include but not limited to a bond between man and horse, wishes (by upcoming RAV4 or by Bud Light), an epic day with the Santa Fe Long Body (which I am unsure if this one's going to be on sale in Korea soon but let's hope), getting up and be happy, the Doritos Goat, seniors acting like youngsters, a whisper fight, the next big thing from Samsung, the Miracle Stain discovered by the 49ers fan, the most powerful ads from Chrysler Group LLC, and many others.

Yahoo! Sports listed the best and worst ads of the Super Bowl XLVII and let's start with the best...

The best SB47 ads:

1) Budweiser Clydesdales "Brotherhood" commercial - this ad really made us cry...

2) NFL "Leon Sandcastle" ad

3) Jeep "Whole Again" ad - once again, Chrysler Group LLC really show some power with their newest ads and this one's really touching. It honors American troops as we speak...

4) Ram Trucks "Farmer" ad - another one of Chrysler Group LLC's most powerful Game Day ads I have ever seen.

5) Samsung "The Next Big Thing" ad - Definitely one of the funniest and the coolest Game Day ads from Samsung. How can you talk about Super Bowl without talking about the Super Bowl? Just ask those guys...

6) Hyundai Santa Fe Epic Playdate with The Flaming Lips - With the help of The Flaming Lips, this family made the best adventures ever in a day!

7) Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class "Soul" ad - Would you trade your soul for a new CLA-Class?

8) Tide "Miracle Stain" ad - A Miracle Stain that resembles Joe Montana's face was discovered by a 49ers fan. Too bad his wife's a Ravens fan. Pun intended...

9) Iron Man 3 trailer - Don't miss this Summer blockbuster!

10) Best Buy "Asking Amy" ad - Comedian Amy Poehler ask questions, Best Buy has the answers...

11) Toyota RAV4 "Wish Granted" commercial - What would you wish for in the new RAV4?

12) GoDaddy's "YourBigIdea.co" ad

13) Star Trek Into Darkness trailer - I'm glad Sherlock's Benedict Cumberbatch is joining on that film as the bad guy...

14) The Doritos Goat ad - If your goat loves Doritos, it just won't stop!

The Worst SB47 ads:

1) GoDaddy "Sexy meets Smart" ad

2) Budweiser Black Crown "Coronation" ad

3) Audi "Prom" ad - Bravery wins? Not in here it ain't...

4) Hyundai Santa Fe "Team" ad - Getting a team of brave kids is no easy task and I still don't get about this ad...

5) Pepsi Next "Party" ad

6) Oreo "Whisper Fight" ad - This ad laughed me a lot...

7) Hyundai Sonata "Stuck" ad

8) Coca-Cola "mirage" ad - Sorry folks but the Coke Showgirls took the Coke...

9) Volkswagen "Get In, Get Happy" commercial

10) Doritos "Fashionista Daddy" commercial

11) Taco Bell "Viva Young" ad - Seniors just wanna have fun

12) Century 21 "Wedding" ad

13) e*Trade "Save It" ad - The E*TRADE Baby plans for something big time if he's saving some cash...

14) Axe Apollo "lifeguard" ad - Nothing compares to an astronaut approaching the lady...

15) Speed Stick "Unattended Laundry" ad

16) Mio "Change" ad - Tracy Morgan speaks America's change for sports drink

17) Kia Forte "Hot Bots" ad

18) Gildan "Favorite T-shirt" ad

19) Pistachios "Gangnam Style" ad - CRACKIN GANGNAM STYLE....?!


Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/super-bowl-ads-2013-complete-live-roundup-commercials-211816688--nfl.html

The Bulilit Party List

On the February 3, 2013 episode of Goin Bulilit....

- OOH! EEW!

- CD/DVD gags

- Political Ad by BIRTHDAY PARTY LIST

- MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino speaks out at Goin Bulilit's Cute & A portion

- Political Ad by Third Party List

- The corniest jokes on I'M CORNY!

- On Akalain Mo Nga naman, close encounters occurred as Rose meets Manuel, the man turned out to be Daniel's brother! Akalain Mo Nga Naman...

- Bugoy tells you which checkpoint is a checkpoint or an expoint and how can you get past

- Ready Get Set Goin in Swinging B

Six Nations 2013: Italy beats France by 23 to 18

Italy vs. France

Okay, now, I had reports from the Six Nations 2013 match and it's a report that says that F.I.R from Italy trounced FFR from France at Stadio Olimpico with the score of 23 to 18. Thanks to Luciano Orquera, the Italian rugby team propelled to a head start of the Six Nations 2013 match, much as England and Ireland got a head start.

PRESS RELEASE:


Orquera leads Italy to stunning success in Rome

Luciano Orquera's virtuoso performance led a superb Italy side to a deserved 23-18 win over France - their second in succession on home soil against Les Bleus in the RBS 6 Nations.

France came into the game on the back of three wins in the autumn internationals, including an impressive dismantling of Australia in Paris.
However the Italians had shown a lot of promise as well, going toe-to-toe with the All Blacks for an hour and coming within two points of the Wallabies and lived up to coach Jacques Brunel's attacking ambitions.

Despite trailing at half-time, they produced a fantastic second-half comeback as Les Bleus faded. And when Martin Castrogiovanni went over with 20 minutes to go, and Orquera put Italy back in front, it looked like the spirit had gone out of the French.

Frederic Michalak, who had been so impressive in the autumn, did not get off to the best of starts when his kick-off went out on the full, setting up the first scrum of the game for the Italians.

In a frenetic opening it was the Italians who dominated the possession early on, and showing their new-found attacking intentions with Sergio Parisse's early score.

An initial break from Luke McLean looked to have stalled but Orquera spotted a hole in the French defence and scythed his way through before finding Parisse for the try, Orquera added the extras from wide on the left.

Having barely touched the ball, the French then began to put the pressure on the Italians, with an exquisite Michalak up-and-under causing problems in the Azzurri 22.

After spreading the ball right and then left, it was Louis Picamoles who showed his strength, holding off a couple of Italian defenders to stretch over.

However the Italians weren't about to let the initiative get away from them, and an Orquera drop goal on the quarter-hour, followed by a penalty two minutes later, helped them into a 13-5 lead.

In an entertaining encounter it was the French who threatened next, and after some powerful running full-back Yoann Huget was held up over the line after consultation with the TMO.

From the resulting five-metre scrum the Italians were a little over-eager in defence, giving Michalak an easy opportunity to open his account with a penalty from in front. The Azzurri still led 13-8 just before the half-hour.

Les Bleus looked to be getting into the game, and some fantastic offloading set up their second try to put them into the lead for the first time.

Huget made the initial break as Michalak spread the ball, before Fritz's quick hands released Fall to stroll over. Michalak's conversion put his side up 15-13.

The French made the early running in the second half, and after the Italian scrum and Andrea Lo Cicero, in particular, was penalised for lack of binding, Michalak added a penalty to make it 18-13.

With a five-point lead the French looked like they were taking control, and they should have extended their lead when Maxime Machenaud made a searing break through the Itailan defence.

However the scrum-half forced the pass deep in Italian territory, and the Italians produced a stunning counter-attack which finished with a delightful Orquera offload to Castrogiovanni who fell over the line for the try. Orquera's conversion put his side back in front with just over a quarter of the game to go.

Philippe Saint-Andre then made the decision to bring on Morgan Parra and Mathieu Bastareaud, with the game appearing to slip away from Les Bleus.

The feeling only increased with 12 minutes remaining when Kris Burton, having replaced the impressive Orquera, slotted a drop goal, to stretch the lead to five points.

With a minute to go France started to put the pressure on the Italians, and with the Azzurri forced to infringe, it was Davide Giazzon who was sent to the sin bin.

Les Bleus took the scrum but after the home pack was penalised at the first attempt, they held strong at the second, and when the ball was spread wide, Fall was forced into touch to Italian jubilation.

Source: http://www.rbs6nations.com/en/matchcentre/21998.php

Next week, it's Scotland vs. Italy on February 9, 2013 at 14:30 GMT, France vs. Wales on the same date at 17:00 GMT, and Ireland vs. England on February 10, 2013 at 15:00 GMT.

Six Nations 2013 kicks off as England wins against Scotland

England vs. Scotland

The Six Nations 2013 kicks off and in the opening salvo, it's England taken down big-time rival Scotland for the Calcutta Cup, kicking it off with a great start of the game! Here's an article sourced from BBC Sport:


England overpowered great rivals Scotland to retain the Calcutta Cup and get their Six Nations campaign off to the perfect start.

A try on debut from Billy Twelvetrees and equally clinical scores from Chris Ashton, Geoff Parling and Danny Care, added to 18 points from the boot of man of the match Owen Farrell, were fitting reward for a dominant display.

Sean Maitland's 10th-minute try offered the visitors brief early hope of a long-overdue upset, but they led for less than four minutes.

A late rally after a brilliant length-of-the-field break finished by Stuart Hogg narrowed the margin but never threatened to overturn it.

Scotland have now gone 30 years without a win in the English capital and England's young side will now travel to Dublin with confidence high as they continue to develop quickly under coach Stuart Lancaster.

Farrell's penalty on two minutes had given his side an early lead, bullocking runs from Ben Morgan and Tom Wood then punching huge holes in the Scottish rearguard as Lancaster's men began at pace.
But it was Scotland who silenced Twickenham with the first try of the day. Mike Brown's clearing kick found Hogg in space, and the full-back ghosted between Mike Brown and Dan Cole before clattering through Alex Goode.

Debutant Maitland was free on his shoulder, only for Hogg to hold on, but after his forwards made further inroads the winger was able to dive over in the corner from three yards out.

Indiscipline at the breakdown from the Scottish forwards gave Farrell the chance to land a brace of penalties for 9-5, Greig Laidlaw adding one of his own to keep the match in the balance as the half-hour approached.
It was an open game, with both sides looking to put the ball through hands on a dry but bitterly cold afternoon.

And England struck next as their mobile forwards thundered at the Scottish defence.

Joe Launchbury took a short pass from Joe Marler and drove through a tackle, sucking in defenders, and the lurking Ashton took Ben Youngs's pass at pace to crash between Sean Lamont and Ruaridh Jackson and reach out to touch down.

Farrell's conversion and fourth penalty after a high tackle on Morgan made it 19-8, Laidlaw reducing the deficit to 19-11 at the interval with his second penalty after Wood transgressed.
England, so impressive in their previous match at Twickenham, the record 38-21 defeat of New Zealand, then took control as the second period began.

Quick ball and incisive drives set up possession deep in the Scottish 22, and a flat pass from Ben Youngs allowed Twelvetrees to take the ball at pace and thump through Dougie Hall and Jim Hamilton for his first international try.

It was fitting reward for a composed display from the Gloucester centre, only in the team because of injury to Manu Tuilagi.

The faultless Farrell added the conversion, and then threw a beautiful long miss-pass to pick out lock Parling loitering on the left wing for the Leicester man's own maiden England try.

Launchbury had a try ruled out for a high tackle earlier in the move, before the game meandered for a while as errors crept in on both sides.

Scotland then rallied, turning the ball over close to their own line and putting it through the hands before Maitland kicked ahead and Hogg won the race to touch down ahead of replacement Toby Flood.

But Scott Johnson's men could do little more to break down the well organised home defence, and when Care burrowed over at the death, a capacity crowd celebrated another encouraging victory.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/21274428

At the end of the first round; both England and Ireland are in the lead by two points. After all, during England's win against the Scottish at Twickenham, I've received reports that Ireland's IRFU taken down the hopeless WRU from Wales at Millenium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales. 30 to 22, the Irish beaten down the Welsh in a game of rugby....

Source: http://www.rbs6nations.com/en/matchcentre/21978.php

Stay tuned for a rugby match between France and Italy later....

Photo: Getty Images

Forza 4: The Ballad of Civic Type R

The Ballad of Type R

Oh look, guess who's booked for a visit at the Top Gear Test Track on Forza Motorsport 4? Oh yes! It's those Civic Type R hatches that I'm surely missed. There was the first of its kind, the EK9 Civic Type R, famed for being the noise-making JDM hot hatch that loves to carve destruction to the residential zones...

...the EP3 Civic Type R that seems to be more of a gentleman's Type R but turns out to pack a deadly combination of agility, precision, and the burning desire to impress the crowd...



...and the FN2 Civic Type R, the last of the breed. When I said "last of the breed", I do mean it because this is the final Type R model to be offered in Japan.



I know, it's sad that with the FN2 sold out in Japan, this spelled the end of the Type R legend and if you heard the news about the next Civic Type R is due in 2015 and claimed to be the fastest at the Nurburgring, don't expect this future Type R to come in Japan because as we know, the Civic is dead in 2010. Why does the whole world gets the ninth-generation Civic while Japan missed out? Never mind about that but still, no future Type R for Japanese market, which really makes us sad because a true Type R has to be sold in Japan, accessible to every "speedo boy" on the planet. He he he, speedo boy...Why did I used that word?

Oh yeah, I did made the word "speedo boy" to a whole new meaning. Speedo boy is...some idiot obsessed at the car's speedo and obsessed about knowing the car's 0-100kmh time and its top speed but because it's a Japanese car, that doesn't work, SPEEDO BOY! A Speedo Boy is...often taking a video of a speedo revving while driving at the road but that's too distracting, right? Guess I should make a lyric about speedo boys, he he he....

But anyway, the Civic Type R, these are surely be missed and if there's a Civic Type R that is not offered in Japanese, guess I should turn away from then until Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has the chance....

Reading Tremendous Tractors

In the news section on Series 19 opener of BBC Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson once mentioned "50 Shades of Grey". It was like what in world was that?

Well, it's a wonen's book. Men don't have their own version for that until now cause Jeremy Clarkson found the male equivalent of 50 Shades of Grey. It's totled TREMENDOUS TRACTORS... (laughing)

Oh, I love watching Top Gear because sometimes, it's loaded with some funny materials only Jeremy, Richard, and James could think of...

Guess I should read it. Who knows, I'm gonna read Tremendous Tractors like Richard Hammond's... He he he....

Those guys who've enjoyed Top Gear might as well find this book...

Parmesan Cheesy Crust Pazza!

On the February 1, 2013 episode of Bubble Gang....

- Bubble Gags in "Pinagaawayan"

- One guys tells his buddies about....um...well I'm sorry, his story's full of confusing words...

- The patient fells in love with a nice nurse. What does he think of?

- Need help with life's lessons? Ask Tata Lino...

- Bubble Gang does Pizza Hut Parmesan Cheesy Crust Pizza by spoofing this commercial as PAZZA HUT PARMESAN CHEESY CRUST PAZZA!

- Pickup Lines!

- Introducing a multi-talented singer who's well known as a singer and a songwriter.

- The Adventures of James Wang in...doing undercover at the nightclub

- IyoTube in Pusong Bato. Special appearance by Mura.

Two endings on the same day

In case you haven't heard of it, two TV dramas from ABS-CBN, Princess and I and Kahit Puso'y Masugatan, ended on the same day. Whoa, what a combo but which ending should I start with? Oh yes!

Let's start with Princess and I...

In order for Mikay or Princess Aria (Kathryn Bernardo) to save her kingdom, her father King Anan (Albert Martinez), Gino (Daniel Padilla), and the kingdom of Yangdon from the crutches of Ashi Behati (Gretchen Baretto), who dethroned King Anan and took over Yangdon as revenge, she made a sacrifice and the sacrifice is...to marry Jao (Enrique Gil) but the question is, is that a necessary sacrifice to save Yangdon?

After learning King Anan's fatal conditions, we've discovered what are the true intentions of why Ashi Behati took over Yangdon and it's because of the revenge made for exiling both her and Jao. You may recall that from previous episodes.

When Gino talked to Jao about the reason why Mikay chose to bring back peace to Yangdon, we also saw Ashi Behati injecting some sort of poison to King Anan and later, Jao approached Mikay at the refugee camp to explain everything.

At the fateful day, at the royal wedding of Mikay and Jao, Jao interrupted the wedding and hey, Mikay's right. Maybe two worlds need to resolve this conflict and peace is what Yangdon needs. Because of what Jao said, Ashi Behati became furious about that very decision. Ashi Behati's going to kill Mikay but Jao sacrificed himself to save Mikay.

Moments later, peace has regained to Yangdon and the east and west are now together as one while Ashi Behati's imprisoned for the rest of her life. The happy ending is when Mikay and Gino finally together as Princess Aria and Dasho Yuan, two years later...

That ends the story of Princess and I...

Okay so how about the ending of Kahit Puso'y Masugatan?

On the finale, Rafael (Jake Cuenca) died after being shot by the police and Veronica (Andi Eigenmann) finally turned herself in to the police for the kidnapping of Miggy, the child of Andrea (Iza Calzado). Sorry if the description seems to be short but this might be enough to explain what is the ending of Kahit Puso'y Masugatan. After all, it all ends when Andrea visited the prison to see Veronica and, well, it's all's fair as siblings. Andrea tries to make Veronica forget all of the bad things caused to her and that's the end of the story.

I do hope you've enjoyed both of these endings as seen yesterday...