Now, before we begin this segment where another set of five driving musics are featured on this randomly generated segment, I have some breaking news...
Remember last time that we're trying to figure out the song heard from the Chevrolet Trax commercial? Seems that the South China Morning Post figured out that the song heard from the recent Chevy Trax commercial, which we figured it out as Parov Stelar's Booty Swing, has some racist remarks saying that China refers to "the land of Fu Manchu" a place in which the girls sing "ching, ching, chop-suey."
To address this situation, Chevy revised the Trax commercial with having the questionable lyrics omitted. Good thing most of you already got your hands to this song before this one took effect, you know what I'm saying? Anyway, on to the segment! (Besides, the Chevrolet Trax is not yet available in China, you know)
5) Take A Walk (M Machine Remix) by Passion Pit - from the Renault Scenic XMOD commercial
4) Keep the Faith by Bon Jovi - from the '92 Kia Sephia Korean ad
3) Something for the Pain by Bon Jovi - from the 1995 Nissan Terrano Japanese ad
2) It's My Life by Bon Jovi - either from a Mitsubishi commercial or a GM Daewoo Rezzo commercial...
1) Born Slippy by Underworld - from the 2001 Toyota Will VS commercial
And there you have it folks. Another set of five driving musics offered just for you. If you have any questions, feel free to leave some comments below!
Saturday, May 4, 2013
The fat and the furriest
Now everytime when normal people wanted to get rid of fat, their only hope for weight loss is by exercise, proper diet, weight loss pills, so on, so forth. But in 2008, the year when The Doctor (who was David Tennant back then) and Donna Noble reunited for Season 4 of BBC Doctor Who, the only thing they remember on the Season 4 episode titled "Partners in Crime" was those cute little critters called Adipose. These "adiposes" were made out of human fat and whoever took a ominous weight-loss pills distributed by some sinister company called Adipose Industries may get their lives dissolved into several adiposes.
No matter how old you'd watched that episode several times, in case you had the Doctor Who Season 4 DVD with you, you'd promised yourself that "it's okay to be fat" as long as you're thinking that you had a bunch of super cute aliens lurking in your body. Your main confession as a Whovian is when every time when someone mentions a new diet, you think of these guys. So, if every Whovians says awwww to the super cute but incredibly deadly critties, why would anyone want to have one at home? Tsk. Many had tried to make fanmade Adipose plushies for keeps but due to interests, a toymaker named Underground Toys took the memo and made one of these...
And this might do the trick. This is the genuine, the proper, the handcrafted, Adipose plushie from Underground Toys and it's a huggable one because it was modeled after the actual Adipose creature as seen on the 2008 season of Doctor Who.
At first glance though, it kinda looks like an enlarged marshmallow. Looks like it came from another world filled with cute aliens. Anyway, forget about that and about this stuff toy.
Every single piece of this stuff toy is an inch perfect and as for me, this is the "only" proper Adipose plushie for those who want to want a snuggle, a hug, and a kiss with these critters made out of human fat. Well, forget about the kissing part but you get the idea.
Scanning with The Eleventh's sonic...
Now this little critter's taking the sonic...
We asked P&F about this and the only reply I'm having was... "Well it was definitely cuter than the Meap"
Meap? Never mind but still, the Adipose is much more cuter than Meap.
Welcome to Fat Heaven!
The Adipose in my workspace.
So, there you have it folks. That's everything I have to know about this super cute creature from BBC Doctor Who. All I can say is that this is the best plushie I ever had not only because it's cute on the outside but this is just inch ahead of being a Whovian. If you ever see one of those Adipose plushies on sale, be sure to buy one of these and give those critters made of human fat some good hugging.
No matter how old you'd watched that episode several times, in case you had the Doctor Who Season 4 DVD with you, you'd promised yourself that "it's okay to be fat" as long as you're thinking that you had a bunch of super cute aliens lurking in your body. Your main confession as a Whovian is when every time when someone mentions a new diet, you think of these guys. So, if every Whovians says awwww to the super cute but incredibly deadly critties, why would anyone want to have one at home? Tsk. Many had tried to make fanmade Adipose plushies for keeps but due to interests, a toymaker named Underground Toys took the memo and made one of these...
At first glance though, it kinda looks like an enlarged marshmallow. Looks like it came from another world filled with cute aliens. Anyway, forget about that and about this stuff toy.
Every single piece of this stuff toy is an inch perfect and as for me, this is the "only" proper Adipose plushie for those who want to want a snuggle, a hug, and a kiss with these critters made out of human fat. Well, forget about the kissing part but you get the idea.
Scanning with The Eleventh's sonic...
Now this little critter's taking the sonic...
We asked P&F about this and the only reply I'm having was... "Well it was definitely cuter than the Meap"
Meap? Never mind but still, the Adipose is much more cuter than Meap.
Welcome to Fat Heaven!
The Adipose in my workspace.
So, there you have it folks. That's everything I have to know about this super cute creature from BBC Doctor Who. All I can say is that this is the best plushie I ever had not only because it's cute on the outside but this is just inch ahead of being a Whovian. If you ever see one of those Adipose plushies on sale, be sure to buy one of these and give those critters made of human fat some good hugging.
Bubble Gang 2013 Summer Special Part 2
Let's go back to WHITE CORALS for the conclusion of this year's Bubble Gang summer special (May 3, 2013) and hey! What's going on in the conclusion?
- Jet ski gags
- You can't help but waiting to rub a lotion to a woman...
- 2013 Summer Bubble Games in ESPASOL RACE!
- Bubble Gang does Nestle NESFRUTA by spoofing this ad as Bestle NiceFruitah! Bring out what's REAL!
- 2013 Summer Bubble Games in Huba-Run!
- Summer vacation's ruined when there's someone asking you for some errands...
- Brod Pete and pals answering everyone's questions in ANG BAGONG DATING DOON
- 2013 Summer Bubble Games in Yelo Fever!
- Husband gets attracted to some hot woman approaching...
- Tata Lino provides quotes to everyone
- Hassle at the bonfire
- Jet ski gags
- You can't help but waiting to rub a lotion to a woman...
- 2013 Summer Bubble Games in ESPASOL RACE!
- Bubble Gang does Nestle NESFRUTA by spoofing this ad as Bestle NiceFruitah! Bring out what's REAL!
- 2013 Summer Bubble Games in Huba-Run!
- Summer vacation's ruined when there's someone asking you for some errands...
- Brod Pete and pals answering everyone's questions in ANG BAGONG DATING DOON
- 2013 Summer Bubble Games in Yelo Fever!
- Husband gets attracted to some hot woman approaching...
- Tata Lino provides quotes to everyone
- Hassle at the bonfire
...and that concludes this year's Bubble Gang Summer Special at White Corals, Morong. Hope you'd enjoy laughing yourselves out in the midst of the scorching hot climate, which is ideal for going out to the resorts for some swimming, fun, games, whatever you want in the summer. Goodbye and enjoy the summer!
Threats from North Korea - A Week in Review (May 4, 2013)
And now, the week in review of what's what at the Korean peninsula...
April 28, 2013
- South Korean workers at the Kaesong complex in North Korea returned home today, day after the government announced to withdraw most of its workers following the North Korean rejection to the dialogue.
- With North Korea's bellicose provocation continues, the US House of Representatives is pushing for a legislation to cut off funds to Pyongyang.
April 29, 2013
- The South Korean Government set up a task force to support companies hit by the suspension of the Kaesong complex in the North Korean border.
- US House Commitee plans to hold a hearing next week to focus on tightening financial sanctions against North Korea.
- North Korea allowed 43 South Koreans to return home from the Kaesong Industrial Complex. Originally, all 50 remaining workers were scheduled to cross the DMZ at 5PM but it was delayed due to departure reasons.
- South Korean president Park Geun-hye criticized the North for being "too unpredictable" over the Kaesong complex suspension during a meeting with two U.S. lawmakers - Rep. Steve Chabot (chairman of the House Foreign Affairs subcommittee of Asia-Pacific) and Rep. Eni Faleomavaega (Democrat from American Samoa).
April 30, 2013
- Seoul's unification minister said that the South will not accept any unjust North Korean preconditions for the normalization of the Kaesong Complex...as such does little to promote inter-Korean cooperation.
- The US-South Korean military drills codenamed Foal Eagle came to an end. Despite tensions at the peninsula, this year's drills displayed Washington's stronger commitment to protect South Korea.
May 1, 2013
- South Korean government and the ruling party agreed to provide emergency funds to companies affected from the Kaesong complex suspension in North Korea.
- South Korea's nuclear negotiator Lim Sung-nam is on a two-day visit to Beijing, China to meet with Wu Dawei, China's nuclear negotiator, to discuss the current situation on North Korea as well as its full range of issues.
May 2, 2013
- Seven South Korean personnel remaining at the Kaesong complex failed to return home as they're still negotiating with North Korean officials regarding unpaid wages and others.
- The Kaesong standoff became an economic mess for South Korean firms shut out of the factory park. The South Korean government plans to provide low-interest loans for South Korean companies affected by the Kaesong closure.
- While there's not even a single threat coming from the North Korea...somewhere in Beijing...top nuclear negotiators in South Korea and China agreed on the need to restart talks with the North to find solutions to unresolved issues.
May 3, 2013
- Seven remaining South Korean workers at the Kaesong complex finally returned home, completing the pullout of all the workers in the midst of the tensions happening at the Korean peninsula.
- Financial institutions in South Korea are joining in government efforts to provide emergency funding in South Korean companies affected by the Kaesong closure.
- China's top nuclear envoy suggested that they will not accept North Korea as a "nuclear-armed state", adding that Seoul, Washington, and Beijing reached a consensus on the stance.
- South Korean president Park Geun-hye leaves for Washington on Sunday and hold a bilateral summit with US President Barrack Obama on Tuesday, where the 60th anniversary of the Korea-US alliance takes place.
What's in our Car Town garage today? (May 4, 2013)
What's in our Car Town garage today?
2002 Lincoln Continental
Apart from the flagship Town Car, the Continental was designed to be a mid-range model. This ninth-generation Continental is the final generation of this model and to commemorate the end of the Continental, a final special edition, called the Collector's Edition, was launched for the 2002 model year and it features genuine walnut burl steering wheel, instrumental panel, and side door trim, platinum painted grille, 10-spoke chrome wheels, and other extras that stands out the rest of the pack.
2002 Lincoln Continental
Apart from the flagship Town Car, the Continental was designed to be a mid-range model. This ninth-generation Continental is the final generation of this model and to commemorate the end of the Continental, a final special edition, called the Collector's Edition, was launched for the 2002 model year and it features genuine walnut burl steering wheel, instrumental panel, and side door trim, platinum painted grille, 10-spoke chrome wheels, and other extras that stands out the rest of the pack.
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| 2002 Lincoln Continental |
2004 Mazda 3
The 3, better known to you and me as the Axela from Japan, was a mid-range Mazda that replaced the Protege (better known to you as the Mazda Familia or 323) and it uses the same design as seen on the Mazda 6/Atenza, the car that ushered Mazda's new slogan of Zoom-Zoom. It was available in two body styles; sedan and hatchback, and it was powered in either a 1.6L, a 2.0L, or a top-spec 2.3L engine.
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| 2004 Mazda 3 |
1970 Dodge Charger
The original B-body Dodge Charger muscle car, first launched in 1966, is one of the most iconic muscle cars only Dodge is capable of and living it up to its "Leader of the Dodge Rebellion" mantra, serving that this muscle car is much better to lead than to follow. For the 1970 model, the Charger comes with new electric headlight doors, new high-back bucket seats, revised door panels, ignition now located to the steering column, and the glove box is hunged at the bottom. It is up to the skill of the owner to master the raw power of the original Dodge muscle car.
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| 1970 Dodge Charger |
Friday, May 3, 2013
Mukha ka kasing COBRA!
Top stories from the Kandila segment of the May 2, 2013's Banana Split!
- May 13 is Election Day and it's a non working holiday?! What will happen to the voters if it's a non-working holiday?
- Former president Arroyo defends herself on the case...and she thanks herself for this!
- Filipino boxer, banned for punching a referee...because the referee kinda looks like his opponent!
Meanwhile, we observe which one is EKSATO or EXAG TO such as being grounded, facing too much glare from the sun, taking pics of foods on Instagram, and having an overnight stay to your friend's house.
For Hala Bara: Energy drink ka ba? Mukha ka kasing COBRA!
- May 13 is Election Day and it's a non working holiday?! What will happen to the voters if it's a non-working holiday?
- Former president Arroyo defends herself on the case...and she thanks herself for this!
- Filipino boxer, banned for punching a referee...because the referee kinda looks like his opponent!
Meanwhile, we observe which one is EKSATO or EXAG TO such as being grounded, facing too much glare from the sun, taking pics of foods on Instagram, and having an overnight stay to your friend's house.
For Hala Bara: Energy drink ka ba? Mukha ka kasing COBRA!
Hyundai New Tucson iX
Let's admit it that the Hyundai Tucson iX is the kind of car obsessed by those who are big fans of The Walking Dead TV series but while we're waiting for the fourth season in the 4th quarter of 2013, the crossover that was featured on the hit survival horror TV series has now been upgraded but how "upgraded" is this 2014 model gonna be and does it have what it takes to be featured on The Walking Dead soon? Let's find out...
Here it is though...maybe Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, and the other survivors on the hit series may not gonna like this new model though because for this new look of this 2014 Tucson iX, this is much worse than I thought because in the pre-facelift model that was launched since the summer of '09, it wasn't quite a bad looking crossover when we first see and then landed on The Walking Dead TV series for three seasons and gathered a whole new bunch of fans. For this new version though...care to look at the design? It has this hexagonal-shaped grille that doesn't quite a fitting for its looks so it looks more of a "walker" rather than being a sexy utility vehicle. Get it? Bang goes the slogan here... (laughing)
Anyway, aside from the exterior cosmetic changes, what else did it changed for this minor change model? Let's see...
First of all, the 2014 Tucson iX is offered only in two engine types; first the 2.0L GDi engine offered for the first time on the Tucson and the e-VGT R2.0 engine for those who prefer diesels. Anyway, the new 2.0L GDi engine provides 166PS of power output while the e-VGT R2.0 engine produces 184PS of power. While both of these engines are mated with a 6-speed automatic transmission, those entry level models wearing the R2.0 diesel engine are mated with a 6-speed manual transmission that promises combined fuel economy of 14.4km/L. That's it. We're not going to mention more about how does these engines differ because it would be a total waste of time. So, let's move on to whatever changes occured...
Like other Hyundai models, the 2014 Tucson now has FLEX STEER. The same thing you'd expect on the i30, the Santa Fe, and the Maxcruz. How does this work? Sorry, can't explain. It has three modes labeled ECO, NORMAL, and SPORT, and it was something more of a mood changing thingy at the switch of a button and three driving modes are based on driving styles whether on city roads or in an open road driving, whatever. But still, this isn't the time for explainations. Next!
What's added on the 2014 Tucson is Hyundai's BlueLink telematics system which allows owners to open the car or start the engine via smartphone. This might be ideal if you want to get away from a horde of zombies without the hassle of key fobbing. So, anyway, like I was said. BlueLink is included and it allows owners to open doors or start the engine with the use of a smartphone. That's it. No more explainations.
Available colors for this 2014 model are; Pure White, Sleek Silver, Mystic Beige, Hyper Metallic, Titanium Grey, Atomic Orange, Remington Red, Cobalt Coast, and Phantom Black.
Price List:
뉴 투싼 iX 가솔린 2.0 GDi 2WD Modern A/T - W23,500,000
뉴 투싼 iX 가솔린 2.0 GDi 2WD Style A/T - W19,700,000
뉴 투싼 iX 디젤 R2.0 2WD Modern A/T - W25,900,000
뉴 투싼 iX 디젤 R2.0 2WD Premium A/T - W27,500,000
뉴 투싼 iX 디젤 R2.0 2WD Smart A/T - W22,600,000
뉴 투싼 iX 디젤 R2.0 2WD Smart Special A/T - W23,800,000
뉴 투싼 iX 디젤 R2.0 4WD Modern A/T - W27,700,000
뉴 투싼 iX 디젤 R2.0 4WD Premium A/T - W29,300,000
뉴 투싼 iX 디젤 R2.0 4WD Smart A/T - W24,400,000
뉴 투싼 iX 디젤 R2.0 4WD Smart Special A/T - W25,600,000
뉴 투싼 iX 디젤 R2.0 2WD Smart M/T - W20,900,000
뉴 투싼 iX 디젤 R2.0 4WD Smart M/T - W22,700,000
And that's that. The new 2014 Tucson iX may have now gained an hideous looking face that looks more of a walker than being a zombie survival vehicle but with all of its added gizmos on it, this will become the most ideal crossover as preferred by The Walking Dead cast. Question is, will this new look be an acceptable one rather than the pre-facelift one as seen on the show? Find out soon...
Photo: Hyundai Motor Company
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| 2014 Hyundai Tucson iX |
Anyway, aside from the exterior cosmetic changes, what else did it changed for this minor change model? Let's see...
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| 2014 Hyundai Tucson iX |
First of all, the 2014 Tucson iX is offered only in two engine types; first the 2.0L GDi engine offered for the first time on the Tucson and the e-VGT R2.0 engine for those who prefer diesels. Anyway, the new 2.0L GDi engine provides 166PS of power output while the e-VGT R2.0 engine produces 184PS of power. While both of these engines are mated with a 6-speed automatic transmission, those entry level models wearing the R2.0 diesel engine are mated with a 6-speed manual transmission that promises combined fuel economy of 14.4km/L. That's it. We're not going to mention more about how does these engines differ because it would be a total waste of time. So, let's move on to whatever changes occured...
Like other Hyundai models, the 2014 Tucson now has FLEX STEER. The same thing you'd expect on the i30, the Santa Fe, and the Maxcruz. How does this work? Sorry, can't explain. It has three modes labeled ECO, NORMAL, and SPORT, and it was something more of a mood changing thingy at the switch of a button and three driving modes are based on driving styles whether on city roads or in an open road driving, whatever. But still, this isn't the time for explainations. Next!
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| 2014 Hyundai Tucson iX interior |
Available colors for this 2014 model are; Pure White, Sleek Silver, Mystic Beige, Hyper Metallic, Titanium Grey, Atomic Orange, Remington Red, Cobalt Coast, and Phantom Black.
Price List:
뉴 투싼 iX 가솔린 2.0 GDi 2WD Modern A/T - W23,500,000
뉴 투싼 iX 가솔린 2.0 GDi 2WD Style A/T - W19,700,000
뉴 투싼 iX 디젤 R2.0 2WD Modern A/T - W25,900,000
뉴 투싼 iX 디젤 R2.0 2WD Premium A/T - W27,500,000
뉴 투싼 iX 디젤 R2.0 2WD Smart A/T - W22,600,000
뉴 투싼 iX 디젤 R2.0 2WD Smart Special A/T - W23,800,000
뉴 투싼 iX 디젤 R2.0 4WD Modern A/T - W27,700,000
뉴 투싼 iX 디젤 R2.0 4WD Premium A/T - W29,300,000
뉴 투싼 iX 디젤 R2.0 4WD Smart A/T - W24,400,000
뉴 투싼 iX 디젤 R2.0 4WD Smart Special A/T - W25,600,000
뉴 투싼 iX 디젤 R2.0 2WD Smart M/T - W20,900,000
뉴 투싼 iX 디젤 R2.0 4WD Smart M/T - W22,700,000
And that's that. The new 2014 Tucson iX may have now gained an hideous looking face that looks more of a walker than being a zombie survival vehicle but with all of its added gizmos on it, this will become the most ideal crossover as preferred by The Walking Dead cast. Question is, will this new look be an acceptable one rather than the pre-facelift one as seen on the show? Find out soon...
Photo: Hyundai Motor Company
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Let's Do The News! (May 2, 2013)
(cheers and applause)
JM: I had just one question...Who was that chubby kid again you just mentioned?
JC: Um...(gibberish)
(audience laughing)
JM: I'm sorry, who?
JC: I can't remember...It's something...um...
JM: Come on, who was that chubby kid you said...
JC: (stuttering)...Ryzza...
JM: Ryzza?
(audience laughing)
JC: Oh, all right! It's Ryzza. Ryzza Mae Dizon. It's that little girl from Eat Bulaga who has a talk show called The Ryzza Mae Show.
JM: You see? Quite a simple question and you can't answer...
JC: Anyway, let's forget about that and do the news! Okay, it's the MMDA. In the past, as you may remember, that if you had a car that doesn't have a plate number because your car is brand new, perhaps you'll going to be busted but then later those new cars without a license plate can really get away from those coding schemes that the MMDA does.
RH: Coding? Isn't just about those color-coding schemes?
(audience laughing)
JC: Uh...nope. MMDA forgot about the color coding but if they do, they would prohibit cars wearing a certain exterior color. Let's just say that those who are in red color, you are not allowed...
(audience laughing)
JC: ...those who are blue, not allowed. So on, so forth. So color coding's rubbish and MMDA decided to go with the number coding scheme which is ONLY IN THE PHILIPPINES but only works in the NCR where it has so much traffic...
(audience laughing)
JM: Uh...hang on a second...hang on a second...those number coding schemes...how does it work?
JC: Simple, this number coding scheme done by the MMDA in the past was used to ease out heavy traffic on city roads in order to manage peak-hour traffic. For example; The NO WINDOW HOURS at Makati and Las Pinas takes about 12 hours from 7am to 7pm, then there's window hours at Pasig City from 9am to 4pm, and then the list goes on and on and on....THAT'S CONFUSING!!!!
(audience laughing)
JM: Uh...Jeremy?
JC: Anyway, the summary about this whole number coding rubbishness is that for a certain day of the week, some vehicles were prohibited. Here's what sums it up...
JC: Based on that pic, those who have 1 and 2 at the end of their plate numbers are not allowed ot go on Mondays, 3 and 4 not allowed on Tuesdays, 5 and 6 not allowed in Wednesday and well, you get that idea...
RH: What about weekends?
JC: None. Number coding is not implemented on weekends and there's going to be suspension of number coding in case of special holidays and may be stretched on the following dates depending on the criteria.
RH: So, what if you violated those?
JC: Well, if you got caught by the MMDA officer found out that your license plate has a number that is not allowed on the day, your driver's license maybe suspended, a violation ticket, and you'll pay 300 pesos at the redemption center in Makati.
JM: Ouch. Let's just say this, what if your car doesn't have a license plate, like for instance a brand new car, what would the MMDA do?
JC: Well, they're really not that stupid because while officers observed that there's no license plate, they might as well look at the conduction sticker found at the back of the car.
JM: What happens when there's no conduction sticker?
(audience laughing)
JC: Thus, I'm afraid it isn't street legal in the streets of Metro Manila, I'm afraid...
(audience laughing)
JC: Now anyway, SOME NEWS!
(huh?)
JC: No...not great news. SOME news. Now, the brand behind the famed Twinkie bar, which is Hostess by the way, is backed by a new owner who bought the once crippled Hostess brand and they say that they're going to restart bakeries that made Twinkies in the summer.
JM: Now, hang on, wait a minute, aren't those Twinkies those kind of snacks which are famed for the fable "shelf life", stating that Twinkies that last for several years?
JC: Uh...I don't know...maybe fact or faked...the world holds so many mysteries about the Twinkies. Good thing that the Twinkies are back, let's just say that we're still urging to have one of those. Still, it's a rubbish snack for me by the way...
(audience laughing)
JM: Would you rather have a Twinkie, Hammond?
(audience laughing)
RH: Uh...nope. Not taking any chances, mate.
JM: Okay...
JC: Well, no thanks for me. I'm still not sold to the Twinkie shelf life malarkey because most of the Americans out there are kinda fascinated about this whole Twinkie nonsense. Question is, why would they want to figure out on their own?
(audience laughing)
JC: That's just boring!
(audience laughing)
JC: Now, anyway, there's a dedicated Doctor Who store which is going to open in Sydney this month and judging from the news, this new pop-up shop in Australia features exclusive merchandises never before sold in Australia such as the Doctor Who home range, which boasts a selection of stylish teapots, mugs, tea towels, notebooks, laptop covers and more.
JM: So, it's an Aussie Whovian dream's come true...
(audience laughing)
JC: I don't even bothered why there are so many Australians out there watching Doctor Who but how come they're getting fascinated by that. Anyway, forget what I told but still, this shop comes with a wide range of merchandises especially....toys.
(audience laughing)
JC: Grrr....
RH: Hey man, what's the angry face?
JC: Can't even imagine when will Underground Toys get the memo of having an updated lineup based on Doctor Who Series 7 soon...
(audience laughing)
JC: I was getting so irritated that those kind of ads aired on BBC America still has Amy Pond on it? I mean why showing us an outdated advert with a companion we no longer had?
JM: I don't know because they're kinda scared about Clara Oswald...
(audience laughing)
JC: Yes. It's the same topic we're talking. Why does those Doctor Who-affiliated toymakers can't stood up on today's trends. They're sticking up to last year's or maybe classics and that's rubbish! It's like a racing game which comes with a monthly DLC pack featuring old classics!
(audience laughing)
JM: Give it a rest, Jeremy and...(gasp) ARGH! WHEN WILL UNDERGROUND TOYS GET IT?!!!
(audience laughing hysterically)
JC: I just wanna play with Clara Oswald, just for one day! Please Underground Toys, make it happen!
RH: Me too!!!
(audience laughing)
JC: Well, anyway, while we're never gonna stop wailing, that's the end of the news!
JM: Oh, and before we end it, there's some very interesting topic to share...
(audience laughing)
JC: What is it, James?
JM: I just saw this kid on the internet and it was like Oh My Stars! Wasn't that kid great?
JC: Who was that kid?
JM: It was that kid I saw on the internet once. He was from the Philippines and goes by the name Aldrich Lloyd Talonding. This kid on the internet can sing a brilliant version of Luther Vandross' "Dance With My Father." Here's the clip which sums everything up...
(cheers and applause)
JC: Astonishing! I'd expect great cheers for this kid!
RH: Yeah!
(cheers and applause continues)
JC: And that's REALLY the end of the news.
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| 2014 Peugeot 2008 |
JM: I had just one question...Who was that chubby kid again you just mentioned?
JC: Um...(gibberish)
(audience laughing)
JM: I'm sorry, who?
JC: I can't remember...It's something...um...
JM: Come on, who was that chubby kid you said...
JC: (stuttering)...Ryzza...
JM: Ryzza?
(audience laughing)
JC: Oh, all right! It's Ryzza. Ryzza Mae Dizon. It's that little girl from Eat Bulaga who has a talk show called The Ryzza Mae Show.
JM: You see? Quite a simple question and you can't answer...
JC: Anyway, let's forget about that and do the news! Okay, it's the MMDA. In the past, as you may remember, that if you had a car that doesn't have a plate number because your car is brand new, perhaps you'll going to be busted but then later those new cars without a license plate can really get away from those coding schemes that the MMDA does.
RH: Coding? Isn't just about those color-coding schemes?
(audience laughing)
JC: Uh...nope. MMDA forgot about the color coding but if they do, they would prohibit cars wearing a certain exterior color. Let's just say that those who are in red color, you are not allowed...
(audience laughing)
JC: ...those who are blue, not allowed. So on, so forth. So color coding's rubbish and MMDA decided to go with the number coding scheme which is ONLY IN THE PHILIPPINES but only works in the NCR where it has so much traffic...
(audience laughing)
JM: Uh...hang on a second...hang on a second...those number coding schemes...how does it work?
JC: Simple, this number coding scheme done by the MMDA in the past was used to ease out heavy traffic on city roads in order to manage peak-hour traffic. For example; The NO WINDOW HOURS at Makati and Las Pinas takes about 12 hours from 7am to 7pm, then there's window hours at Pasig City from 9am to 4pm, and then the list goes on and on and on....THAT'S CONFUSING!!!!
(audience laughing)
JM: Uh...Jeremy?
JC: Anyway, the summary about this whole number coding rubbishness is that for a certain day of the week, some vehicles were prohibited. Here's what sums it up...
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| Number Coding |
RH: What about weekends?
JC: None. Number coding is not implemented on weekends and there's going to be suspension of number coding in case of special holidays and may be stretched on the following dates depending on the criteria.
RH: So, what if you violated those?
JC: Well, if you got caught by the MMDA officer found out that your license plate has a number that is not allowed on the day, your driver's license maybe suspended, a violation ticket, and you'll pay 300 pesos at the redemption center in Makati.
JM: Ouch. Let's just say this, what if your car doesn't have a license plate, like for instance a brand new car, what would the MMDA do?
JC: Well, they're really not that stupid because while officers observed that there's no license plate, they might as well look at the conduction sticker found at the back of the car.
JM: What happens when there's no conduction sticker?
(audience laughing)
JC: Thus, I'm afraid it isn't street legal in the streets of Metro Manila, I'm afraid...
(audience laughing)
JC: Now anyway, SOME NEWS!
(huh?)
JC: No...not great news. SOME news. Now, the brand behind the famed Twinkie bar, which is Hostess by the way, is backed by a new owner who bought the once crippled Hostess brand and they say that they're going to restart bakeries that made Twinkies in the summer.
JM: Now, hang on, wait a minute, aren't those Twinkies those kind of snacks which are famed for the fable "shelf life", stating that Twinkies that last for several years?
JC: Uh...I don't know...maybe fact or faked...the world holds so many mysteries about the Twinkies. Good thing that the Twinkies are back, let's just say that we're still urging to have one of those. Still, it's a rubbish snack for me by the way...
(audience laughing)
JM: Would you rather have a Twinkie, Hammond?
(audience laughing)
RH: Uh...nope. Not taking any chances, mate.
JM: Okay...
JC: Well, no thanks for me. I'm still not sold to the Twinkie shelf life malarkey because most of the Americans out there are kinda fascinated about this whole Twinkie nonsense. Question is, why would they want to figure out on their own?
(audience laughing)
JC: That's just boring!
(audience laughing)
JC: Now, anyway, there's a dedicated Doctor Who store which is going to open in Sydney this month and judging from the news, this new pop-up shop in Australia features exclusive merchandises never before sold in Australia such as the Doctor Who home range, which boasts a selection of stylish teapots, mugs, tea towels, notebooks, laptop covers and more.
JM: So, it's an Aussie Whovian dream's come true...
(audience laughing)
JC: I don't even bothered why there are so many Australians out there watching Doctor Who but how come they're getting fascinated by that. Anyway, forget what I told but still, this shop comes with a wide range of merchandises especially....toys.
(audience laughing)
JC: Grrr....
RH: Hey man, what's the angry face?
JC: Can't even imagine when will Underground Toys get the memo of having an updated lineup based on Doctor Who Series 7 soon...
(audience laughing)
JC: I was getting so irritated that those kind of ads aired on BBC America still has Amy Pond on it? I mean why showing us an outdated advert with a companion we no longer had?
JM: I don't know because they're kinda scared about Clara Oswald...
(audience laughing)
JC: Yes. It's the same topic we're talking. Why does those Doctor Who-affiliated toymakers can't stood up on today's trends. They're sticking up to last year's or maybe classics and that's rubbish! It's like a racing game which comes with a monthly DLC pack featuring old classics!
(audience laughing)
JM: Give it a rest, Jeremy and...(gasp) ARGH! WHEN WILL UNDERGROUND TOYS GET IT?!!!
(audience laughing hysterically)
JC: I just wanna play with Clara Oswald, just for one day! Please Underground Toys, make it happen!
RH: Me too!!!
(audience laughing)
JC: Well, anyway, while we're never gonna stop wailing, that's the end of the news!
JM: Oh, and before we end it, there's some very interesting topic to share...
(audience laughing)
JC: What is it, James?
JM: I just saw this kid on the internet and it was like Oh My Stars! Wasn't that kid great?
JC: Who was that kid?
JM: It was that kid I saw on the internet once. He was from the Philippines and goes by the name Aldrich Lloyd Talonding. This kid on the internet can sing a brilliant version of Luther Vandross' "Dance With My Father." Here's the clip which sums everything up...
(cheers and applause)
JC: Astonishing! I'd expect great cheers for this kid!
RH: Yeah!
(cheers and applause continues)
JC: And that's REALLY the end of the news.
Peugeot 2008
Ever since both the Peugeot 208 and the Renault Clio IV came last year, it seems that these two really knows how to outdo themselves by showing off some of their additions. For high-performance versions, Renault launched a new generation Clio RS 200 with some EDC rubbishness according to hardcore Renault fans, which later got alienated by a 3-door only Peugeot 208 GTi. Now, for the FWD crossovers Peugeot wants to outdo the Clio-based Captur crossover with this car...
It's this; it's called the 2008 and the name is somewhat misleading to historians because even though this car is an all new model, the name of the car kinda feels like it was made in 2008. (Pun intended, whatever)
While the name is pun intended because it's the name which is somewhat a year in gesture, the 2008 was made to answer against the Renault Captur but I was wondering, is there something redeeming that the Renault Captur doesn't have?
Let's start on the outside because while the Captur is pretty much like a Clio on steroids, the 2008 is a nippy little crossover that has the looks of a chubby little girl who has her own TV show on the telly. Sorry about that but never mind about that because it doesn't look so bad though. It's not as bad as last year's 208 compact hatch but if you let that little hamster out of the window, chances are that he'll mock about the 2008's front view. Yeah, right. You'll be laughing at hamster mocking about its face, that's for sure.
The 2008 can be powered in either a 1.2L VTi, a 1.6L VTi, or a 1.6L e-HDi engine with three different configurations. Whatever floats your boat with either of these engines, there's nothing wrong with either of those but there are some few issues with those engine types. First of all, the 1.6L petrol engine that powers it is nothing more of a less powerful version of the engine found on the hot 208 GTi but despite that, it feels a bit well relaxed. It's like the La Salette Shrine in Silang, Cavite. Anyway, enough about that, another issue was its diesel engine because it adds a hundred kilograms to the weight, therefore it wasn't quite as agile as a hot hatch but if you're focusing on the carbon malarkey, it's not half bad.
As a crossover hatchback like the Captur, the 2008 is available only in front-wheel drive but for those who want to take it out for a bit of "adventure time" with you and me (obviously), more expensive versions come with Peugeot's Grip Control which works similar to the one I found on the Renault Scenic XMOD. It has four different modes; Snow, Off-Road, Sand, and ESP Off, and it can be switchable at the turn of the dial. It's like a Range Rover in so many ways and it's not quite bad for the adventurous type of person but because this is FF-only, it lacks the ruggedness of a normal SUV but let's just forget it.
So, those engine types were okay for the 2008 but as for the ride, it's not quite bad if you're careful and its Grip Control system is somewhat more of a traction control switch rather than being a terrain response you get in the Range Rover but what's it like to be on the inside? Well, this is just like the 208 compact, just, then there's room for five passengers, there's an extra rear space for passengers at the back, very practical boot space for luggage purposes, and the one thing that will redeem itself, the touch screen as seen on the 208. Yep, that addictive feature as seen on the 208 can be found on the more expensive versions and that's more like it for those who are up in the beat for music and anything else such as telematics and vice versa.
As for the pricing, the intro price for the 2008 is 15,200 Euros so that is well cheaper than the Renault Captur rival but you need to spend some extras for some optional extras on it. But still, it's a bargain for those who can't afford a Captur.
Available colors; Blanc Banquise, Noir Perla Nera, Gris Artense, Spirit Grey, Bleu Virtuel, Brun Makaha, Gris Platinum, and Blanc Nacre.
So, there we have it folks, the Peugeot 2008 can be an alternative for the Renault Captur because of its pricing but for adventurous use, it takes a man and a woman to be wise enough to use it on the urban jungle but not for any ridiculous purposes such as taking it to the extremes because this is not a worthy offroader thanks to the fact that it's available only in FWD, which is much like the Captur or the Scenic XMOD.
With Peugeot back in the Philippines, expect the 2008 to come here very very soon...
Photo: PSA Peugeot Citroen
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| 2014 Peugeot 2008 |
While the name is pun intended because it's the name which is somewhat a year in gesture, the 2008 was made to answer against the Renault Captur but I was wondering, is there something redeeming that the Renault Captur doesn't have?
Let's start on the outside because while the Captur is pretty much like a Clio on steroids, the 2008 is a nippy little crossover that has the looks of a chubby little girl who has her own TV show on the telly. Sorry about that but never mind about that because it doesn't look so bad though. It's not as bad as last year's 208 compact hatch but if you let that little hamster out of the window, chances are that he'll mock about the 2008's front view. Yeah, right. You'll be laughing at hamster mocking about its face, that's for sure.
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| 2014 Peugeot 2008 |
As a crossover hatchback like the Captur, the 2008 is available only in front-wheel drive but for those who want to take it out for a bit of "adventure time" with you and me (obviously), more expensive versions come with Peugeot's Grip Control which works similar to the one I found on the Renault Scenic XMOD. It has four different modes; Snow, Off-Road, Sand, and ESP Off, and it can be switchable at the turn of the dial. It's like a Range Rover in so many ways and it's not quite bad for the adventurous type of person but because this is FF-only, it lacks the ruggedness of a normal SUV but let's just forget it.
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| 2014 Peugeot 2008 |
As for the pricing, the intro price for the 2008 is 15,200 Euros so that is well cheaper than the Renault Captur rival but you need to spend some extras for some optional extras on it. But still, it's a bargain for those who can't afford a Captur.
Available colors; Blanc Banquise, Noir Perla Nera, Gris Artense, Spirit Grey, Bleu Virtuel, Brun Makaha, Gris Platinum, and Blanc Nacre.
So, there we have it folks, the Peugeot 2008 can be an alternative for the Renault Captur because of its pricing but for adventurous use, it takes a man and a woman to be wise enough to use it on the urban jungle but not for any ridiculous purposes such as taking it to the extremes because this is not a worthy offroader thanks to the fact that it's available only in FWD, which is much like the Captur or the Scenic XMOD.
With Peugeot back in the Philippines, expect the 2008 to come here very very soon...
Photo: PSA Peugeot Citroen
Ejay Falcon, IHAW NA!
Actor Ejay Falcon was the guest on the IHAW NA segment of the May 1, 2013 episode of Banana Nite and in here, Tito Bhoy talks about his family life, his showbiz life, and everything else especially his looks.
Meanwhile, Melai Cantiveros gave us three tips on how to avoid getting caught on fire on Laugh Three;
- Because candles are the source of fire, try stick it to something so that it doesn't fall, like a birthday cake!
- With electric fans caused fires due to overloading, be sure to have another fan to cool down the fan!
- Bring a fire extinguisher!
Meanwhile, Melai Cantiveros gave us three tips on how to avoid getting caught on fire on Laugh Three;
- Because candles are the source of fire, try stick it to something so that it doesn't fall, like a birthday cake!
- With electric fans caused fires due to overloading, be sure to have another fan to cool down the fan!
- Bring a fire extinguisher!
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Top stories from the Kandila segment of April 30, 2013's Banana Nite!
Top stories from the Kandila segment of April 30, 2013's Banana Nite!
- Poultry industry affected from very hot weather...leading chickens laying hard-boiled eggs!
- Fire at the factory made the firefighters very challenging to dose out...by blowing every single candles!
- Man who stole Donaire's french fries...is the next opponent?!
Meanwhile, we find out which one is EKSATO or EXAG TO such as handshake, singing in the shower, or when you just can't take the heat.
- Poultry industry affected from very hot weather...leading chickens laying hard-boiled eggs!
- Fire at the factory made the firefighters very challenging to dose out...by blowing every single candles!
- Man who stole Donaire's french fries...is the next opponent?!
Meanwhile, we find out which one is EKSATO or EXAG TO such as handshake, singing in the shower, or when you just can't take the heat.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Super GT 2013 Round 2 Fuji Speedway
Because the second round of the Super GT 2013 season was so intense, words can't be described about how great this round was so here's a clip of the race day highlights.
Based on further understanding, it seems that there's a milestone marked in the series because in the GT300 class, the #31 Panasonic apr Prius GT, driven by Morio Nitta and Koki Saga, arrived first place, making it a first ever win for a hybrid car from Toyota, outlashing a rival hybrid racer #16 Mugen CR-Z GT, driven by Hideki Muto and Yuki Nakayama, or even a #86 Crystal Croco Lamborghini Gallardo GT3, driven by Koji Yamanishi, Shinya Hosokawa, and Yuya Sakamoto.
Anyway, on the GT500 class, it seems the aged Lexus SC racecar in #36 Petronas TOM'S livery, driven by Kazuki Nakajima and James Rossiter, propelled a win at Fuji Speedway.
Next race is held at Sepang, Malaysia, this June 16, 2013. It maybe a long way but looking forward for it!
Based on further understanding, it seems that there's a milestone marked in the series because in the GT300 class, the #31 Panasonic apr Prius GT, driven by Morio Nitta and Koki Saga, arrived first place, making it a first ever win for a hybrid car from Toyota, outlashing a rival hybrid racer #16 Mugen CR-Z GT, driven by Hideki Muto and Yuki Nakayama, or even a #86 Crystal Croco Lamborghini Gallardo GT3, driven by Koji Yamanishi, Shinya Hosokawa, and Yuya Sakamoto.
Anyway, on the GT500 class, it seems the aged Lexus SC racecar in #36 Petronas TOM'S livery, driven by Kazuki Nakajima and James Rossiter, propelled a win at Fuji Speedway.
Next race is held at Sepang, Malaysia, this June 16, 2013. It maybe a long way but looking forward for it!
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