Tuesday, February 22, 2011

MELAI & JOBERT?! (and Brod Bro Bru for 2-22-11)

Melai and Jobert


Eh? Melai? Back on BS? Anyway, Melai teams up with Kuya Jobert for some kind of segment of Banana Split, called Melai and Jobert, a segment on how to deal on different scenarios and they will give you tips. Like for instance, breaking a vase. Wait a minute, this isn't a tip-giving segment, it's a laugh-out-loud riot!

By the way: here comes the Brod Bro Bru for February 22's episode;

1) BROD: Chismis lang yan!
    BRO: That's just a rumor
    BRU: Carelezz Whizper!

2) BROD: Grabe!
    BRO: Shocking, bro!
    BRU: Empress Shucks!!!

3) BROD: Si Bangs parang walang buto
    BRO: Looks like Bangs doesn't have bones, bro!
    BRU: Boneless Bangus!

4) BROD: Bili na kayo dito! Bago na, mura pa!
    BRO: Buy here! It's cheaper and it's newer, bros!
    BRU: Morayta Avenue!

5) BROD: Bumaril si Kuh Ledeshma
    BRO: Kuh Ledesma fired a gun, bro!
    BRU: Bangladeshma!

6) BROD: Tagal nama ng order namin!
    BRO: My order is very late, bro!
    BRU: Very Portugal ang order ko teh!

7) BROD: Tama ang presyo
    BRO: The price is right!
    BRU: Presyosa koreka host si Kristeta!

Headset Audio Enhancer

In case you don't know, there was another mission for James Bang. His latest mission is to tell the woman's neighbor to turn off his sounds because it disturbs her. If the guy can't hear what he said, one gadget has the answer, the HEADSET AUDIO ENHANCER!

WHAT?

HEADSEAT AUDIO ENHANCER?

Guess I can't hear what it is but mission accomplished. The woman's neighbor turned off the radio but he thinks even the small volume of voice thinking it's too loud. Ano sabi mo?

Hi!

James Bang is watching Banana Split!

Athena -Goddess of War- Original Soundtrack Vol. 2

Athena Original Sound Track Vol. 2
Most of the fans who watched Athena -Goddess of War- (한국: 아테나 : 전쟁의 여신) found out that this is much more better than 2009's IRIS, despite both IRIS and Athena were explosive creations from Taewon Entertainment and both of these dramas were espionage dramas, involving on an secret agent's race against time against an international terrorist organization. With the powerhouse cast of Jung Woo-Sung, Cha Seung-won, Soo Ae, and one of the finest actors and actresses in Korean TV, I'm impressed to see such a majestic performance and this Korean TV drama has the coolest appeal since IRIS.

Happy with Athena OST Volume One? There is Volume Two of the OST based on the drama! Including the songs from Park Hyo-Shin, Brown Eyed Soul, Jang Jae-In, Supreme Team and Baek Chan from Eight, you can listen from the second wave of theme songs from the series!

Please note that the in-drama BGMs (original score by Lee Dong-Jun) found in Vol.1 retained from Volume 2. Not that much of a special treat but it's a choice if you want to listen Vol. 1 or Vol. 2 of the Athena OST.

TRACK LISTINGS:
01. 널 사랑한다 – 박효신
02. 내려놔요 – 브라운아이드소울
03. Please – 장재인
04. Get Ready – 슈프림팀
05. 주문 – 백찬 (에이트)
06. Athena main title
07. Mission-The long road
08. Agent
09. Attack
10. Infiltration
11. Hard Boiled
12. The Game
13. True Love
14. True Love Version
15. True Love Solo piano
16. Love&Hate
17. Conspiracy 1
18. Conspiracy 2
19. N.T.S
20. Cool Bass
21. Chase 160

New Bentley Continental GT

2012 Bentley Continental GT

2012 Bentley Continental GT

Although Bentley dubbed this the "second-generation" Continental GT, this latest Continental GT is pretty much more of a minor model change, but honestly, despite minor change, Bentley claims that this is the Continental GT's first "full model change" after eight years of existence. With an even more bolder design, the new Bentley Continental GT is the Grand Touring coupe now refined to take on other challenges from the Crewe-based luxury marque that is under Volkswagen's control.

With the design derived from the flagship Mulsanne sedan, the new Continental GT has an improved headlamps, revised front bumper, new set of rims, sleeker side view, and a revised rear lamps. The new design for the new Continental GT made it more sleeker and more aristocratic for the sophisticated men in their 40's. On the interior, there are some mild refreshes around here, like the new steering wheel, new paneling, and something else. Checking around every nook and cranny and I expect that despite being called a "full model change", it is still the same Continental GT as far as I know it.

Powered with the brute 6.0-litre W12 Twin Turbo engine, the new Continental GT has a maximum power output of 575PS/6000rpm and the torque output of 700N-m/6000rpm. The standard transmission is a ZF 6-speed tiptronic automatic transmission with paddle shifters. The new Continental GT's maximum top speed is 318km/h and it can go for about 4.6 seconds on the 0-100km/h run. Coming soon is the V8 engine that delivers an impressive fuel economy and lower emissions, suitable for the eco-conscious driver.

My thoughts about the Continental GT:
Is it a Minor Change or a Full Model Change. In the eyes of fans, it was a minor change, but for Bentley, the term "second-generation" really states that this is the Continental GT's first full model change for after eight years starting from 2003.

I love the fact about the W12 twin turbo engine because this grand tourer behaves just like exotics despite this is a 2-door, 4-seater, premiere luxury coupe suitable for the aristocrats. Imagine myself getting one of those...

I'm impressed upon leveling up the Continental GT from ordinary to extra-ordinary because of its new design based from the Mulsanne. Created by the finest craftsmen in Crewe, the new Continental GT boasts an excellent elegance from the outside to the inside. Despite being called a "Full Model Change", I sense that this is still the same Bentley Continental GT as we first met this car in 2003.

But still, I am very happy to see Bentley's flagship coupe all grown up...

Photo: Bentley Motors Limited

Monday, February 21, 2011

Athena -Goddess of War- Original Soundtrack Vol. 1

Athena Original Sound Track Volume 1
Athena -Goddess of War- (한국: 아테나 : 전쟁의 여신) is known by most Korean drama fans as the next IRIS, despite the drama is the spin-off from the hit 2009 Korean action drama, IRIS. It highlights on a special agent from the fictitious NTS (National Anti-Terror Service), Lee Jung-woo (played by Jung Woo-Sung), With the casting of Cha Seung-won as the villainous Son Hyeok (the leader of the terrorist organization known as ATHENA), Soo Ae as Yoon Hye-in, Lee Ji-ah as Han Jae-hui, Kim Min-jong as Kim Gi-soo, and Choi Si-won as Kim Jun-ho, Athena -Goddess of War- is proven to be as successful as IRIS, and that's not all, it even made a tie-up with Kia Motors for their vehicles served on this espionage drama.

From Seoul to Rome, Venice to Honolulu, New Zealand, all the way to China, the shooting locations of Athena was proven to be a worldwide phenomenon, highlighting most about the storyline about an agent on his mission to stop global terrorism led by the international terrorist group. The espionage drama's success leads them to release two volumes of OSTs based on the drama itself.

Athena OST Vol. 1 packs the songs based in the drama, including from Tae Yang, Kang Ta, or even from Korean-Japanese idol BoA. Once more, it includes in-drama BGMs that will made fans relieve the Athena thrill from the TV sets. Too much to handle?

TRACK LISTINGS:

01. 사랑해요 (태연)
02. 아테나 (동방신기)
03. 화살(ARROW) (강타)
04. 옆사람 (보아)
05. Athena Main Title
06. Mission-The Long Road
07. Agent
08. Attack
09. Infiltration
10. Hard Boiled
11. The Game
12. True Love
13. True Love (String Version)
14. True Love (Solo Piano)
15. Love & Hate
16. Conspiracy 1
17. Conspiracy 2
18. N.T.S.
19. Cool Bass
20. Chase 160

Singaporean Gallardo! All we need now is a Singaporean girl to cosplay as Kiyama-sensei!

Lamborghini Gallardo Singapore Limited Edition


Lamborghini Singapore launched a special edition Gallardo, dubbed as Gallardo Singapore Limited Edition, exclusively for the Singaporean customers!


Yes, a Gallardo with a Singaporean touch or what we otakus (who hooked on Railgun) said this is the Singaporean edition of Kiyama-sensei's car! All we need now is a female Singaporean to cosplay as Kiyama-sensei from To Aru Kagaku no Railgun! It's a combo, right?

This special model is up to 10 models available and for every purchase, Lamborghini Singapore will donate 20,000 Singaporean Dollars to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund. A charity organization dedicated to help educate the poor Singaporean students and improve the schools from Singapore.

As always, the Singaporean version of Kiyama-sensei's car goes "Desu no! White and Black!" because it's offered in two colors; White and Black! The limited edition comes with red stripes on the side and the Merlion logo labeled on the exterior.

Oh yes! If you were a female Singaporean who own this special Gallardo, best to cosplay as Kiyama-sensei and it's a perfect match!

Kuya Jobert fixes a computer

He's trying to figuring out
what's the problem...


Looks like "Damoobs ni Kuya Jobert" on the February 21 episode of Banana Split Daily Servings takes on how to fix a computer.

Fixing a computer from Rasheed is somewhat a long process for Kuya Jobert and it takes a lot of fingertips to fix the computer's problem.

In the end, what was the problem of Rahseed's Apple MacBook like what Kuya Jobert said? The answer is "LOW BATT!" LOW BATTERY!!! LOL

Guys Only Accent appeared in last night's Goin Bulilit episode!

Hyundai Accent in Goin' Bulilit
Driving Test jokes


Hey! Looks like the 4th-generation, guys only, Hyundai Accent (known as the Verna and Solaris) appeared on some kind of "Driving Test" jokes in Goin' Bulilit last February 20!

Turning this masculine compact sedan into a playground for their jokes really got the Goin Bulilit kids messing with the Hyundai Accent!

Yes! Melason on the new drama, Mana Po!

Since we first met Melason (the famous combo between Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco, both are housemates) at Pinoy Big Brother (where Melai won), we Filipinos had fun with the best tandem that made us laughed and smiled. From their Melason in Love special, Melason in the City, their appearance in Banana Split, and in Kokey@Ako, not forget Impostor (that Melai turned into Maja Salvador), the Melason tandem is far out cool, active, and fun to watch in the eyes of Filipino youth.

Guess what, they're back! Melason is back on the new daytime TV drama as part of Precious Hearts Romances, which titled Mana Po. Mana Po is about a young girl who was the daughter of a businessman. When her father died, there was a twist. Her father's inheritance may go to his best friend, which believes that he belongs to a poor family. With mistakes twisted her, how can she keep up? A comedy-drama experience with the taste of Melason is just perfect for making a new series that is a part of the Precious Hearts Romances series.

I'm glad that Melason is back and kicking with even more appeal to please fans!

HOORAY for the Melason tandem back on track for the new drama!

Bubble Gang's Sumbong Sumbong kay Bonggang Bongbong vs. Banana Split's Ang O.A. Mo!

In life we do things that are pleasant to see in the eyes of ordinary people. However, what we really don't like are the people who are doing unpleasant. There are two kinds of people doing unpleasant things; one is somewhat "annoying", someone who does something that is taking it too far. Examples of people doing "annoying" stuff like carrying too much ATM cards, people showing up their cellphones if they hear a ringtone, putting a bag on chairs, fake accents, fake Facebook profile pics, parents scaring kids by saying "kukunin ka ng mama", too much foam padding, couple sharing a song from an iPod, singing very loud because of the loud volume from his headphone, and other things that are far out annoying in the eyes of concerned citizens.

Second are people doing "acts of stupidity" or what they called it OA/Over Active. Examples of people who are OA are laughing on himself, bald men taking too much shampoo, yelling while the ride hasn't start yet, wearing a pirate costume before riding Anchors Away, fully armed but the enemy was the mouse, wearing a full chef costume but cooking isaw, wearing something formal for a date but the date takes place at the food court, wearing scuba gear but swimming on the inflatable pool, surfing on the log at the beach, and other kinds of OA stuff that is somewhat stupidity.

That's why two rival gag shows, Bubble Gang from GMA and Banana Split from ABS-CBN, made some segments that features three things these gag shows don't want you to do it.

For Bubble Gang, they have this portion called "Sumbong Sumbong Kay Bonggang Bongbong", a portion that Michael V, as Bonggang Bonggang Bongbong, showcases three of the most annoying stuff he warns you not to do it. When it first appeared on the 2nd Quarter of 2008, I thought that this was a parody of some show called "Isumbong mo kay Tulfo" or "Bitag" but because of the popularity of Ben Tulfo's show, Bubble Gang created this segment with a unique character that looks tough but not tough. They made it because of the annoying things concerned citizens doesn't want to see, and thanks to Bongbong, I'm glad we won't be seeing people doing annoying things or else he'll send them straight to their sumbong.



LOL. I love this Bubble Gang segment!

There is a segment on Banana Split that targets against people who are doing stupid. If they see you doing stupid, three simple words: ANG O.A. MO!

The "Ang O.A. Mo!" segment in Banana Split features three stupid, or what Banana Split claims them O.A., things that Banana Split don't want you to do it, so everyone will not call you OA!



Two rival gag shows that features segments with three things they don't want you to do it. Bubble Gang's Bonggang Bongbong targets against the annoying stuff while Banana Split's Ang OA Mo targets against acts of stupidity. Follow these and I'm sure you'll promise not to do it next time. Being serious just never been this fun!

Ssangyong Korando C is a CLASSY UTILITY VEHICLE?

Last 2009, Hyundai launched the second generation Tucson, called Tucson iX, which has a concept of "Sexy Utility Vehicle", because of its sexy yet feisty exterior, plus fully loaded with the new R-diesel engine.


Later on, last Spring 2010, Kia takes on Hyundai's sexy Tucson ix with the smartest crossover, the third-generation Sportage, dubbed as Sportage R, giving the concept "Smart Inside" because of its smart innovation, smart design, smart exterior, and a smarter diesel engine. (Gosh, I just hope the new Sportage should arrive the Philippines soon! This is taking too long!)



With the Tucson iX and Sportage R battling around the Korean market, another contender steps in and it's not sexy, not smart, only Classy...



That's right, this crossover is neither sexy nor smart. It's Classy. CLASSY! I said! The Classy Utility Vehicle slated for sale this Spring is the Ssangyong Korando C. After facing several delays due to Ssangyong tries to make part of its new owner, Mahindra and Mahinda, an Indian automobile. With the prelaunching TV CF aired on some South Korean networks, needless to say that the "C" in the Korando C name really stands for "Classy", giving it a luxurious status for the owners.

Slated to be released in late February and sales start this early March, the Korando C is the new premium of the Korean crossovers. It's classy status giving it more of a touch of class.

Which would you prefer? The sexy Tucson ix? The smart Sportage R? Or the classy Korando C?

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Welcome back, Brod Bro Bru!

Brod, Bro, Bru 2011 Bago 'To!


Due to consistent public demand, the February 19 episode of Banana Split marks the comeback of the fan favorite "Brod, Bro, Bru", labeled as BROD BRO BRU 2011 "BAGO 'TO!"

HOORAY! With Zanjoe Marudo back on track, joining alongside with John Prats and Jayson Gainza, the classic Banana Split segment is back and it's bigger, better, funnier! Here's what's what:

1) BROD: Sabi ng aking impormante!
    BRO: According to my sources!
    BRU: Tweet, Tweet, Tweet, ang sabi ng ibon!

2) BROD: Brod, tinangay ang tsikot!
    BRO: Carnapped, bro!
    BRU: Minatingger-Z ang carumba!

3) BROD: Mahilig sa bata!
    BRO: Cradle snatcher, bro!
    BRU: Justin Bieber ang type ever!

4) BROD: Masayang Masaya
    BRO: The happiest, bro!
    BRU: Happy Yipee Yehey!

5) BROD: Mamahalin
    BRO: Super expensive, bro!
    BRU: Pricey-la Meirelles

6) BROD: Bumili ng bagong kotse!
    BRO: Bought new wheels, bro!
    BRU: Brand Newton ang karu ng lola mo!

7) BROD: Maling-mali ang Ingles!
    BRO: Broken English, bro!
    BRU: Um-Angelica Jones!

WELCOME BACK, BROD BRO BRU!

TAPOS!

THE END!

AH UHM!

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Another minor tweaks...

Lamborghini Gallardo


Yesterday, there was another update applied on Gran Turismo 5, and for that Update 1.06; there was some numerous changes occur; most are highly generous but some don't;

- Remote Racing debut! Pit your shared B-Spec drivers online against other players who have shared B-Spec drivers for this kind of race. It applies on the Community section of GT Mode. 

- If you see a friend share his/her own car online, you can borrow it!

- Gear ratios, weight adjustments, and power limiters added

- Performance Points included to make it more challenging. Think of it like Performance Index. If you host a race online, you can now set rules on this kind of regulation.

- Replays of 2-player races can now be saved!

- Amateurs who reached Level 30 and taking on the Red Bull X Challenge at the Special Events section deserved a generous chance because the lap times are now adjusted. This is great for amateur players trying to win the King of Gran Turismo cars.

- Prize money reverted back to normal but experience points are now increased. This is great to increase their A-Spec experience and if they reach Level 40, they are ready to buy the ultra expensive X1 Prototype in different colors!

- Stricter penalties in Special Events section

- You can select multiple items while holding the L1 button

- If you own an internet cafe jam-packed with multiple PS3s and multiple copies of GT5, the Multi-Monitor feature is a great feature because you can watch multiple races in multiple scenarios!

- Controller Steering Sensitivity added to give players relying on Stick Controller an edge of cornering.