Wednesday, August 24, 2011

IS FACTS 開発へのこだわり - Vol. 05

Let me give you a quick recap: I've been at Japan's Fuji Speedway to talk about Houki Shinonono on Volume 1, went to United Kingdom's Silverstone Circuit to talk about Cecilia Alcott on Volume 2, chased all the way to China's Shanghai International Circuit to talk about Fan Rinin on Volume 3, and lastly, to France's Le Mans Circuit De La Sarthe to ask more about Charlotte "Charles" Dunois on Volume 4.

Now, this is it! We're finally here. The 100のヴィ学 on the German brute force featured on Infinite Stratos DVD and Blu-Ray Volume 5, Laura Bodewig! Because she's German, we're going to the Nurburgring Nordschleife, which is the world's most toughest racetrack. Get ready, because we're going to talk about more on Laura Bodewig in less than 8:18:000, the official Lexus IS F Nurburgring Nordschleife lap time. Let's go, come on! The Nurburgring Kings are awaiting our response!

IS (Infinite Stratos) Blu-Ray Vol. 5

Laura Bodewig's a brute force to be reckoned with. Her personal IS, the Schwarzer Roegen, is far out to be the most deadliest IS viewers would ever remember. Behind the eye-patch she wore is some kind of a wickedly cool gizmo all they know is that it was some kind of a failed experiment to create the perfect IS pilot. Consider being the brute, she can be somewhat a silent type, meaning that she has no affiliate with other characters. In the past, she was affiliated with Chifuyu, Ichika's only sister, back in her German Armed Forces days but that sounds a bit creepy to tell about her backstory. Don't worry though, even though she is the brute force, Laura does have a lighter side of herself. Consider Laura getting hit by a volleyball, we never thought that Laura showed the lighter side of herself. Wow, even the most brutal of the brutes was inevitably the cutest.

What makes them fall in love with Laura Bodewig is the voice by Marina Inoue. At first, Marina Inoue was Shigeru Kanmuri from Yakitate! Japan, Yoko from Gurren Lagann, Rio Rollins Tachibana from Rio Rainbow Gate, Natsuru Seno from Kampfer, Wataru Tachibana from Hayate the Combat Butler, Natsuna Minami from Minami-ke, and other anime roles she faced. Of course, having Marina Inoue landed the role of Laura Bodewig sounds convincing to us, going from soft to tough and tough to soft at the same time. Hearing her voice is just like taking a spin to the Carousel (the Nurburgring kind of Carousel).

So, did we made it on the IS F Official Record? As in, achieve a time of 8'18.000 on the Nurburgring Nordschleife in a Lexus IS F?

About IS DVD and BD Vol. 5: If you say yes (or in the German word: Ja), the Infinite Stratos DVD or Blu-Ray Volume 5 is your symbol of achievement. The Nurburgring Kings are very happy to give it to you as the symbol of achievement: surviving the Nurburgring. Enough what I said, this DVD or Blu-Ray includes episodes 9 and 10, packed with a special commentary by Yoko Hikasa and Asami Shimoda. Plus, there are textless versions of the Opening Sequence (Ver. 2) and Closing Sequence (Ver. 5). As a token of appreciation to the Kings and Queens of the Nurburgring, the Limited Edition packaging includes another booklet and the special CD that features Laura Bodewig's character song and her solo version of the closing theme, Super Stream. Laura's character song is definitely the last offering. This is the last Character Song CD they'll ever offer.

Let me give you the quick recap: For limited editions of IS DVD or Blu-Ray Vol. 1, there was Houki Shinonono's character song titled "紅く、紅く", then on the IS DVD or Blu-Ray Vol. 2 Limited Edition, Cecilia Alcott's character song is titled "Noble Heart". Limited Edition of IS DVD or Blu-Ray Vol. 3 contains Fan Rinin's character song titled "好吃スマイル" and Limited Edition of IS DVD or Blu-Ray Vol. 4 has Charlotte Dunois' character song titled "mon cherie,ma cherie". Laura Bodewig's character song "An Die Freude", contained on IS DVD and Blu-Ray Vol. 5 is the last character song on its lineup. Understood? Or mind if I want to say it again of clarity? Never mind but be sure to buy it before its gone!

For English-speaking customers:



Now, are you ready to see what's behind the Infinite Stratos DVD and Blu-Ray final volume? Here goes:

1) Episodes 11 and 12 are included
2) Limited edition contains one final booklet and episodes 1 to 3 of the Infinite Stratos web radio titled "RADIO IS" hosted by Yoko Hikasa and Asami Shimoda.

Be sure to catch our last "IS FACTS" next month to see who's inside the final volume of the Infinite Stratos DVD and Blu-Ray range! Until then, Auf Wiedersehen!

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

WHAT? Facebook like button is illegal?

If you live in a country like Germany, chances are that the world-famous Like Button from Facebook is considered illegal, according to Thilo Weichert from the data protection center of the northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein.

He said that Facebook can trace every click on a website and all of the information was sent to this even if someone is not a member of Facebook.

According to reports, he demanded websites in Schleswig-Holstein to take away this "LIKE BUTTON" before the end of September 2011 or else, pay the fine of 50,000 Euros (72,000 dollars or about an estimate of 3.5 million Pesos), which sounds painful!

Press Release:

Facebook reject's Weichert's claims because the Like Button and other apps are complied in European Union data protections standard. The Like button only collects the IP addresses of non-users and information is deleted after 90 days (about three months?).

Why would a country like Germany would do these?!

What will Lucky and Wacky do with 3000 Pesos?

Art Throb's giant paper boat!


You sure know how to make a paper boat by folding a piece of paper, right? How about making a giant paper boat? With Art Throb, making a giant paper boat is possible as long as you have lots and lots of papers!

Once more, Ryan Bang shows up again with a fresh new Korepino words you'll sure love it! First, the Korean word of "tongue" is "hyeo" but "hyeo" sounds like the opposite word of akin. Sounds like "sa iyo". Then, the Korean word of "under" is "a-rae-e" but "a-rae-e" sounds like "aray"!

Lucky and Wacky

After that, after Lucky (Jobert Austria) sold the cellphone, Wacky (Jayson Gainza) wants to split the earnings. There are two Thousand Pesos bills and ten Hundred Pesos bills. That makes it 3000 Pesos. What Wacky didn't know that Wacky gets 600 pesos while Lucky gets 2400 pesos. Whoa, didn't see that thing coming...

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque


The latest debutante for the British-engineered, Indian-owned, Jaguar Land Rover is the Range Rover Evoque, the first-of-a-kind premium crossover designed and engineered in United Kingdom. If you would take someone very attractive from your head (for instance; the Haven Troopers, USSR female soldiers, Masamune Usami from Mayo Chiki, Ai Nanasaki from Amagami, the models from the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues, Houki Shinonono from Infinite Stratos, Shirley Fenette from Code Geass, Hinagiku Katsura from Hayate the Combat Butler, Mikoto Misaka from To Aru series, the female lifeguards from Baywatch, even the female news anchors from NHK World such as Yuko Fukushima, Ai Uchida, Shery Ahn, Sumi Zushi, Saki Ochi, Keiko Kitagawa, Catherine Kobayashi, Kanako Sachno), this is how your imagination would look like when you step out. With the new Evoque, the latest crossover should have reigned the title that the Hyundai Tucson iX have but it can also take the titles that the other crossovers had. The Evoque is a new crossover that is smarter, stronger and sexier than the competition. Whoops, we took the line from the Nissan Sentra commercial from the Philippines!

Imagine if Michio Kijima and James Tengan met themselves at the bar, and then, they are debating what's what about this crossover. (Please note that this is a fanfic)


2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque


Michio says: That car has the most stylish exterior and interior I have even seen in my entire life. When I get inside this crossover, it's like this is the most luxurious sports utility vehicle ever. When I checked the interior design, it seems that most Takumi or "master craftsman" took pride on the way this car does. The navigation system seems to be highly functional to me. Wherever I go, this navigation system has the right all the right directions I need to go when I am taking a day-off from my work. The Meridian Surround Sound System provides high-quality audio that is clear enough to listen to my favorite music while travelling with this crossover. As I heard, that car's heavily based on some concept car I saw (take note, the LRX Concept for instance) and once I heard that this concept car's gotten the production cue, I was surprised to see such a production version of this concept car and I am very happy to see this coming. As I heard, there were two kinds of this crossover such is a 3-door variant and a 5-door variant. If I had to choose one, I would pick the 5-door variant so I can bring my friends for a vacation to Kansai.


2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Coupe


James says: Mine, I would go for the 3-door variant because why should I settle for anything else? Anyway, that crossover has the lowest CO2 emissions unlike any other Range Rover models I saw, making this crossover capable of calling it a true eco-car. As I heard, there will be a eD4 Manual variant available starting early next year. The available grades are the TD4 Manual, SD4 Manual, and SD4 Automatic. Most of them come with a 2.2L Diesel Engine but they are different in my opinion. An Evoque equipped with the TD4 diesel engine and a six-speed manual can go as much as 185kph (115mph), CO2 emissions of 149g/km, and combined fuel economy of 17.5km/L (49.6mpg). The SD4 2.2L diesel engine provides 190hp of power output and it comes with either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission. If the Evoque SD4 comes with a 6AT, the combined fuel economy will be 15.4km/L (43.5mpg) but with 6MT equipped, the Evoque SD4 will get a combined fuel economy of 17.5km/L (49.6mpg) as the manufacturer states it. The eD4, which will be on sale early next year, will be the lightest diesel engine the world has ever made. It was engineered to be more quieter and refined unlike any other diesel engines today. Once powered, the Evoque eD4 will get a combined fuel economy of 20km/L (56.3mpg), making it the ultimate eco-car. No wonder a company like this would have create such a fuel-efficient crossover like the Range Rover Evoque.

Michio says: Wait, don't you forgetting something? If you pick the Dynamic trim on the Range Rover Evoque, there is an exclusive Si4 2.0L gasoline engine available. This engine provides 240hp of power while the combined fuel economy is 11.5km/L (32.5mpg). The 6AT offered on this variant has a Drive Select feature which rises up to "handshake" the driver when the engine is switched on. Paddle Shifters is also a top priority on this variant, making it a fun to drive Evoque for all! I always want to have that!

James says: Kijima-san, did you know that the Evoque has numerous of helpful features that provides more help to the driver? Let's just say that there is the new Terrain Response System. The latest installment on the Range Rover's legendary Terrain Response system comes with Dynamic Stability Control, Electronic Traction Control, Hill Descent Control, Hill Hold, and Roll Stability Control. There are numerous of helpful features such as the Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control, Electric Power Assisted Steering, and Electronic Park Brake.

Michio says: What an interesting feature Mr. Tengan. What about the colors?

James says: The color variation? Oh yes, as my friend says, there are twelve exterior colors available for the Evoque and the Evoque Coupe such as Fuji White, Barolo Black, Buckingham Blue, Colima Lime, Firenze Red, Galway Green, Havana, Indus Silver, Ipanema Sand, Mauritius Blue, Orkney Grey, and Sumatra Black. They can be fitted with four roof types for either the Evoque or the Evoque Coupe such as the Body Colored Solid Roof, Narvik Black Contrast Roof, Fized Panoramic Roof, and Narvik Black Contrast Panoramic Roof.

Michio says: Those color variations look very nice. My favorite pick would be Fuji White because it sounds more Japanese to me.

James says: Mine would be Buckingham Blue because the blue color does fit the color of my suit I'm wearing.

Michio says: Mr. Tengan, guess I would be leaving now. Thanks for a great conversation!

James says: You're welcome!

The punchline is: Michio drives a Evoque!

...and this fanfic I made does served the point about the new Range Rover Evoque. Guess I just hope that we want to get the Evoque or the Evoque Coupe to the Philippines soon but most of the engines they have are Euro 5 compliant and that would be impossible to bring the Evoque or Evoque Coupe to the Philippines. I'll just wait until the Evoque or Evoque Coupe comes to the Philippines as a gray market "Dubai Version" model at some grey market dealers in the Philippines where "Dubai Version" cars are sold.

The Range Rover Evoque picks a fight against the Mercedes-Benz GLK, Audi Q3, and the BMW X1.

Photo: Jaguar Land Rover

Sayonara, RX-8!

2009 Mazda RX-8


Well, it had to happened. After unsuccessful sales and stricter emissions standards, Mazda officially halted production of the RX-8 sports car. Last year, the RX-8 was removed from Europe due to emission standards. Now, production of the RX-8 sports car has been stopped at the Hiroshima plant last July 2011 and worldwide sales will be over this year.

Well, if the RX-8 is finally dead, would that mean that this marks the end of rotary production? As in, no more rotary engine? Oh my...

Wow Mali pranks - August 22, 2011

2011 Nissan GT-R (R35)
in a WOW MALI episode!

Mondays are boring but because we know your time is precious, Monday night is Wow Mali night again! Joey De Leon, Enchong Go (CV: Wanlu), Mr. Fu, and the people of the Philippines like you are turning this boring Monday into a GOOD TIME Monday with the pranks offered on this week's episode:

1) Baggage of the Apes - The ape is taking over the baggage claim!

2) Magic guard - This security guard checks your baggage and he does "magic"

3) Battered husband - You're looking at a wife battering her husband and when the Barangay Tanod comes, she passes the blame on her "battered husband"!

4) Doray Alaskadora - Let's explore with our favorite troublemaker, Doray Alaskadora, as she finds the difference between a happy face and a sad face! Vamos!

5) Thumbs Up - Pull his thumb and you'll see...

6) Mega Panawagan - CALLING ALL EVERYONE!!! THIS GUY WITH A MEGAPHONE HAS SOMETHING TO SAY!!!

7) Star Confusion - On another Star Confusion, Julia Clarete is mistaken for Pia Guanio while Jay Manalo is mistaken for Wendell Ramos!

Julia Clarete in a WOW MALI episode!

Jay Manalo in a WOW MALI episode!

- Puro na lang si Bal - This lady's looking for someone name BAL or she's just BAL-ing everyone?

- Belly Dancing - So you think you can belly dance?! This belly dance show you how

ゲンバラとMP4-12Cのコラボ?!

Gemballa Racing McLaren MP4-12C GT3


It seems that the world famous Porsche tuner, Gemballa, taken interest to the Motorsport world under the newly founnded Gemballa Racing, supervised by the tuning arm's Supervisory Board director, Marco Marquardt. Their maiden voyage to the circuit racing won't be using a Porsche, but a McLaren MP4-12C GT3 for next year's motorsport season.


Is Gemballa ready in the world of motorsports? (モータースポーツの世界でゲンバラ準備ができていますか?) 

Monday, August 22, 2011

Trio of special edition Honda models

2012 Honda Life G HID Smart Special


2012 Honda Stream ZS Sporty Edition

2012 Honda Fit 13G 10th Anniversary

A trio of special edition Honda models are now invading throughout Japan and they are up for grabs! The Honda Life G HID Smart Special, the Honda Stream ZS Sporty Edition, and the Honda Fit 13G 10th Anniversary. Those three special Honda models loaded with special equipment are surely a collector's item. The Life comes with HID headlights, the Stream ZS Sporty Edition mimics the Stream RS-T, and the Fit 10th Anniversary has a special badge that commemorates a decade of Honda Fit since it was launched in Japan in June 2001. Come and see those three special edition variants at your nearest Honda dealer all over Japan!

Scoop:



No hurt feelings...

In case of sensitive events, how can you communicate without hurting his/her feelings? Pooh told us tips on a segment called "No Hurt Feelings".

CASE 1: If your friend has something on his/her tooth, tell him/her that what ulam did he/she ate

CASE 2: If your friend has a dark underarm, tell him/her that there's a mark on it

CASE 3: If your friend smells bad, tell him/her that your friend got splashed by suka

CASE 4: If your friend has a muta, tell him/her that his/her eyes are pretty

CASE 5: If your friend has bad breath, tell him/her that did they toothbrush yet

No hurt feelings. Add some spice to your words!

Alpha-Bert turns MIC into MICE!

There was a huge riot going on at the KTV bar. With such trouble, Alpha-Bert to the rescue! To stop an angry man from wrecking the KTV bar, Alpha-Bert turned the word MIC into MICE, scaring the angry man away but others...

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Volkswagen Golf VI GTI - Forza 3 Owner's View

Golf VI GTI in New York


We may know that this is the one
from the TV advert

Golf VI GTI at the Nurburgring GP

FINAL IMPRESSIONS: One of Volkwagen's legendary masterpieces, the Golf GTi, is on its sixth generation and it was launched since 2009. I always want to try that kind of GTi until when Forza 3 arrived, I finally got the urge to try out the Volkswagen Golf VI GTi.

It feels, sounds, and runs just like the real thing. As time goes by, it seems there are only a few people driving the Golf VI GTi on this game, probably because they are switching to a more powerful Golf called the Golf R, which is also offered on this game. Now what should I do with the Golf VI GTi?


BANANA SPLIT CLOWN IN A MILLION UPDATE 8/20/11

Here we are again on Club Mwah for Banana Split's Clown In A Million! For that week, Reynante Baybado from Negros Oriental, J and J Duets from Nueva Ecija, and Karen Dematera from Marikina are all clashing out on the stage to see who's funny enough to be part of the Laugh 10.

At the start, hey Reynante! What's inside the bag you're holding? Never mind, next up is the J & J Duets. The comedian duo shares the jokes to each other and it keeps on and on! After that, it's Karen Dematera's turn! Wow! They're all good! Really really good when we saw these comedians at the Club Mwah stage.

The winner is: Karen Dematera from Marikina! Congratulations!

Now here's this week's HOT ISSUE:

Beautiful couple Derek Ramsay at Angelica Panganiban, nag-celebrate ng kanilang 5th anniversary!

In case you missed the song by the Banana Split gang, here it is:

Pano ang buhay
kung walang tulo ang posohan
di makaligo at pagsisipilyo ay pahirapan
may sabon ang aking mata
mabaho ang aking hininga
sana'y mag-igib na lang
ng tubig
ang bawat isa sa mundo
sana'y wala nang singitan
sa pila ng aming posohan...

Mara...Clara...

Di na matitiis
Pananakit ng dibdib
Sana'y nadarama mo rin
ang paghihirap ko
at sana'y pakinggan mo
ang pakiusap ko sa yo
hindi ko na hinahamon
ang siga sa tondo
pagmumukha mo lang
ang tanging hinahanap ko
maaari bang sana'y
patawanin mo ako
pagkat tayong dalawa
ay hindi...lima!

Mahal!
Mukhang mahal ito!
Saan nanggaling ito
ito ba ay ninakaw mo?
hindi
sa lolo ko ito
sa kuwarto, kinumpit ko
habang siya ay naliligo
ang singsing na to'y
nakaw pala naman
pero giliw wala namang sapakan
minsan lang kitang
ibibitin
minsan lang kitang
papatayin
ang pagsasakal sa yo'y
walang hangganan
dahil ang minsan
ay magpakailanman

Mara....Clara...
Ipingananak kayo
para magsampalan

Naubos na
ang kasangkapan
nabutas ba
ang iyong bulsa
ng boylet mo
na amoy araaaw
nawaldas mo
pambayad ng ilaaw!
may butas ba...
ang iyong bulsa!
papasahan mo pang ng load
matext ka lang!
ang iyong pagkautang
dahil sa boylet mo
na makapal!
Lahat ng pera mo ay
nawala nang lubusan!
ang iyong pagkautang
dahil sa boylet mo
na makapal!
lahat ng pera mo ay
nawala nang lubusan!

Mara...Clara...

ABS-CBN

BROD BRO BRU with Zanjoe Marudo as a guest!:

1) 

Zanjoe: Labas-masok sa kulungan
John: VIP
Jayson: Governosis Levistesis!

2)

Zanjoe: Nangawit ang leeg
John: Stiff neck
Jayson: Neck-neckie ni Gloria Arroyus

3)

Zanjoe: Umuwi si Ampatuan
John: Ampatuan went back home
Jayson: Way back hoe

4)

Zanjoe: Buntis si Andi
John: Andi is pregnant
Jayson: Agua Bundatna

5) 

Zanjoe: Ngarat
John: middle finger
Jayson: Duter-ty finger

6)

Zanjoe: kambal natagapagmana
John: twin heiress
Jayson: Pares-Pares Hilton

7)

Zanjoe: Nakanguso
John: Pouting lips
Jayson: Labi ni Zanjow, LOW LOW LOW!

8) 

Zanjoe: Nag-aangkingan
John: Everyone is saying it belongs to them
Jayson: Spratly Islands!

黒のジューク

2012 Nissan Juke Kuro


In the United Kingdom, where the Nissan Juke is built at Sunderland, there was a special edition Juke labeled under the "Kuro" name. Of course, Kuro is Japanese for black, this limited edition Juke shows off its dark side.

Based on the flagship Tekna grade, the Juke Kuro features a ten spoke, 17-inch alloy wheels finished in gloss black. Black door mirrors and handles also made a finishing touch to the Juke Kuro. It comes with two colors; Pearl Black and Force Red.

It is limited to 700 units available and all of these are built at Nissan's Sunderland plant in the United Kingdom. Introductory price is 17,395 British Pounds Sterling for the 1.6L variant while the Juke Kuro DIG TURBO costs about 18,995 British Pounds Sterling.

Available for order, delivery in October 2011.