Saturday, May 25, 2013

Threats from North Korea - A Week in Review (May 25, 2013)



And now, the week in review of what's what at the Korean peninsula...


May 20, 2013

- North Korea fired two short-range missiles into the East Sea, marking the third straight day of launches. North Korea has launched a total of six short-range missiles in the past three days, including three on Saturday and one on Sunday. It claimed the firing as a "normal military exercise".

-South Korean companies affected by the Kaesong complex closure are urging the South Korean government to approve a trip to the North this week.

- China's Foreign Ministry confirmed that North Korea hijacked a Chinese fishing boat earlier this month...creating a new source of tension in the already strained ties between the two long-time allies.

May 21, 2013

- North Korea claims it was exercising its right to hold legitimate military drills when it test-fired six short-range missiles over the past three days.

- Seoul has once again urged Pyongyang to respond to its proposal for talks on the shuttered Kaesong complex.

- South Korea is seeking to resume talks on a free trade deal with Russia.

- US President Barack Obama and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will sit down for two days of talks early next month in the U.S. state of California for the first time since Xi assumed his post in March.

May 22, 2013

- South Korean president Park Geun-Hye warned North Korea that Seoul and Washington will make no concessions nor provide aid to the communist state...should it choose to create tension on the Korean peninsula.

- North Korea sent a special envoy to Beijing for talks. The meeting was with Wang Jiarui - head of the ruling Communist Party's International Department...and also the point man for China on contacts with North Korea.

May 23, 2013

- North Korea invited a South Korean civic group to jointly organize a ceremony marking the 13th anniversary of a landmark inter-Korean declaration signed on June 15, 2000.

May 24, 2013

- A North Korean envoy finally met with Chinese President Xi Jinping this evening. This NoKor envoy reportedly delivered a handwritten letter from North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at the Great Hall of the People of Beijing.

- The attack on the South Korean warship Cheonan back in 2010...re-entered the spotlight...on the third anniversary of a trade embargo imposed on the North Korea after the incident.



A car named Bessie

Bessie

Fans who saw "The Name of The Doctor", which is the finale of the seventh season of Doctor Who, sharply noticed a mysterious yellow vintage car slip past Clara Oswald while being piloted by the Third Doctor (who was Jon Pertwee, by the way). If they can slow down the trailer for just 13 seconds, chances are that there's only one thing about that strange locomotion as seen on the Season 7 finale...yes, that's Bessie!

Bessie's the best car fit for a Time Lord himself and the reason why Bessie's the best car a Whovian would love to see it back in the modern series remains a mystery for now. So what is it then this...Bessie?

Bessie's started out in life as a Siva Edwardian Tourer which was based on the Ford Popular 103E and it's powered by a 1.0L engine which produces 10bhp of power. Not quite powerful by modern standards but there's more to tell about Bessie.

Since The Doctor lost his time travel memories and exiled to Earth, it takes time for the Time Lord to face reality. The first thing he recognized was a red roadster he stole from the hospital, which Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart was very firm to have it back. As a reward for saving Earth from alien threats, Brigadier bought a car for The Doctor and that's how Bessie was born. Bessie is the price The Doctor asks for fighting alongside with UNIT.

At first glance, Bessie is just a car but she's a bit more than that. The brakes work via the absorption of inertia, it can go as fast as it leave trails of fire in her tread marks, and it's got an anti-theft system that involves gluing people to her sides with the use of force fields. Oh, and it can also drive by itself or at the touch of a remote in his pocket.

Despite being an Earth car, Bessie can get through Gallifrey and Omega's anti-matter universe as seen in the 10th and 20th anniversary of Doctor Who. Since it has a very long life, Bessie seen a few things. Bessie played the Game of Rassilon in the Death Zone on Gallifrey, Bessie witnessed the Fourth Doctor's beginnings, and when the Seventh Doctor ran out to face Morgaine.  Bessie can see things no one believed and lost things that no one really understand and that's what makes this car unique to every Whovian.

Bessie, the car, has made a lot of contributions during the Classic Who years and to you, Mr. Steven Moffat,, I presume, to bring Bessie back for the show's 50th anniversary special. Imagine if the Tenth Doctor, the Eleventh Doctor, Rose Tyler, and Clara Oswald are joyriding with Bessie in the streets of London, that would be so dadgum awesome. It should be fun!

Or, what if Doctor Who's Bessie is going to be on Top Gear for a test run soon? I wonder what will the Power Lap Time for Bessie be? Possibly better than the pedal powered Porsche Paw Au Chocolat but slower than the Brutus, I think. Anyway, Bessie is the vintage car that holds a very special place in Doctor Who history. Let's just pray that Bessie will be back. Since the Tenth Doctor and the Eleventh Doctor were better drivers, especially at the Top Gear Test Track, they deserve the credit to drive Bessie.

Let's Do The News! (May 25, 2013)

RH: Now, while we made our review on FnF6, Universal announced that there's going be a seventh FnF movie in the works and it's coming next year. I know, this is a bit tad too early to make another FnF movie but anyway, why 2014?

JC: Oh wait, lemme guess, maybe Fast and Furious wants to play catch up against the upcoming Need For Speed movie, which also comes in the summer of 2014, and when Universal looks up at Dreamwork's Need For Speed, they said "oh, seems that there's another racing movie in the summer of 2014 eh? Well, let's do the same thing!"

(audience laughing)

RH: Have you been watching FnF movies lately?

JC: Uh...nope!

(audience laughing)

JC: This is all just the same thing. The first one maybe fine but with so many volumes throwing out through the years, it seems that it's just the same old FnF movie. It's still the same no matter the installment is!

RH: Uh...close but no. Even though there's a bunch of well, you know what, you might as well rethink about these FnF movies because it's still the best racing franchise that carves out total destruction and I like that.

JC: Yeah, whatever...But I do like the Flip Car mentioned in FnF6. Man, wish I want one so I can flip those annoying traffic away and feels like the streets are all mine.

(audience laughing)

RH: Yeah, you can flip civilian or police cars with a Flip Car but what if you've been facing someone who wants to stop you?

JC: (mumbling)

(audience laughing)

RH: I'm sorry?

JC: (mumbling)

RH: Ahem....

JC: (whispers) I surrender...

RH: Surrender! I see! Seems that with power comes responsibility!

JC: Anyway let's now do the news!

RH: All right, news comes from EA because for 2013, their new Need For Speed game is titled RIVALS and it's coming this November for XBOX 360, PC, and PS3 first. Here's a teaser which sums up...



JC: Wait a minute...is that a Ferrari?

RH: Yes. Ferrari's back at NFS and this F12berlinetta featured in the teaser is one of the cars you'd expect on Rivals and it's been chased by some Koenigsegg police car!

JC: Being chased by some cop car that looks like a 1000hp Swedish hypercar? Ooh, sounds interesting.

RH: Yeah, but little information at the moment. We have to wait until E3 2013 next month for the full scoop.

JC: Okay, hey now, Renault showcased a new hatchback. Here it is...

2013 Renault Twin'Run concept
JC: It's called the Twin'Run, concept car for a moment. It's mid-engined just like the Clio V6, comes with a 320HP V6 engine, goes 0-60 in 4.5 seconds...

JM: And you might end up sinking this car like what you did to the Twingo...

(audience laughing)

JM: I mean, imagine what you'll gonna do with this just like what you did to the Twingo. You'll put it on top of the H&W crane, going upside down through the sewers, put a celebrity on the boot...

JC: No it can't. It's mid-engined. The back's occupied by an engine...

JM: Okay...Then you'll put it on the ice-skating rink, and then you'll going to crash it and then sink it. Sounds familiar?

(audience laughing)

JM: Seems that you're going to do it for every small Renault you can find and no. Don't even think about getting behind the wheel of a very small Renault cause you'll always end up in a catastrophe.

(audience laughing)

JC: Thank you, James, for your valued but pointless opinion about me. I can see why what's wrong about me when it comes to handling small cars...

(audience laughing)

JC: Anyway, some personal experience, folks. Sit down. Sit down. Sit down. Okay, a couple of days ago, I tried out a mobile game that everyone's been playing...

RH: And I presume it would be...Candy Crush Saga, right?

JC: Yes. Candy Crush Saga. As it turns out, this game is all terrible rubbish.

(audience laughing)

RH: Terrible rubbish, you say?

JC: Yes. Terrible rubbish. This is just like the Montezuma game but for Candy Crush Saga, you have limited set of moves to get the score target or clear out the jellies or whatever regulations you're facing with. I can't believe why there are several morons on Facebook invited me to play Candy Crush saga and then some annoying status updates saying they cleared Level 100 or higher in Candy Crush Saga. Tell ya, something. Do you know someone who plays Candy Crush Saga?

RH: Uh...Yep. I keep reading everyone's status updates saying they've just cleared a certain level at Candy Crush Saga and then I've noticed some annoying notifications saying that my friend invited me to play Candy Crush Saga.

(audience laughing)

JC: This is too much! Good thing I'd stopped playing this rubbish puzzle game!

RH: Me too! I stopped playing Candy Crush Saga as well...but there's another problem you're facing just now...

JC: What? Is it because I've been flooded with invites?

(audience laughing)

RH: Uh...nope. Bigger than that. It's idiots snap-shotting a question in a game of 4 Pics 1 Word.

JC: What's The Word? Oh! I see! I see morons snapshotting a What's the Word question and then share it on Facebook, seeking for help. Anyway, about that whole "4 Pics 1 Word" thing. Four pictures. One word. What's the word? It's apparently one of the dumbest games I have ever seen in my life. Has anyone playing 4 Pics 1 Word  Hands up...

(audience raising hands)

JM: Oh, seriously, more people are playing 4 Pics 1 Word while some didn't?

JC: Yeah. Can't believe they got succumbed to this game. Anyway, what I don't like about this game is why there are four pictures that are truly irrelevant to the topic and then you have to guess the word that shares common to the four pictures shown. For example; here's a picture of a Porsche, the oktoberfest, the Nurburgring, and the city of Berlin. What's the word that has the connection between those pics?

JM: Germany.

JC: Germany it is! Okay, next up...a picture of an anime character, Tokyo Tower, sushi, and some Datsun.

JM: Japan.

JC: Japan! Correct! Well, played, James. Well played. Anyway, what I have here um...a picture of the Petronas Tower, Sears Building, Burj Khalifa, and the Empire State Building. What's the word?

JM: Well....um...ah....

JC: Come on James. What's the word that connects with these pics?

JM: Uh...ah...well let me guess...hmmm...I can't remember!!!

(audience laughing)

JC: So, you give up?

JM: Yes, I give up! This is hard!

JC: So there you go, folks. Avoid playing a game of 4 Pics 1 Word. It's really really the worst game ever played in a smartphone. Top Gear Top Tip: AVOID PLAYING CANDY CRUSH SAGA AND 4 PICS 1 WORD!

(audience laughing)

JM: Anyway, that's the end of the news folks but before that, Renault Samsung launched a turbocharged version of the SM5 Platinum, it's called the SM5 XE TCi, here it is...

Renault Samsung SM5 XE TCi

JM: What this is is Samsung's answer to turbocharged versions of the Hyundai Sonata and the Kia K5 but not really that kind of answer because it's less powerful than its rivals from Hyundai and Kia.

RH: Anyway, the new SM5 XE TCi is powered by the same engine you'd expect on the super ugly Nissan Juke. It's an MR16DDT engine (Renault Samsung calls it MR190DDT but same thing) which comes with a turbocharger and direct injection. It produces 190HP of power and fuel economy of around 13km/L, while mated with a 6-speed double clutch transmission, which seems a bit more convenient than regular automatics.

JM: Anyway, seems that the new XE TCi model adds some sporty character on the SM5 but for a price of 27,100,000 Korean Won (under the 25,000 Dollar mark), it's a bit reasonably priced as well.

Fast and Furious 6

Fast and Furious 6

Welcome everyone to a whole new level of vehicular warfare as Dom, Brian, and the crew once again returned for the most explosive Fast and Furious experience of the summer and this sixth installment promises to be even more faster and more furious than the previous FnF movies since the first one came out over a decade ago. So what is it then this FnF6? Well, in the movie, Dom (Vin Diesel), Brian (Paul Walker) and the crew were summoned by federal agent Luke Hobbs (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson) because there has been some important issues to make. First, and terribly the shocking one, Letty was alive, and second, a ragtag group of bandits, led by some shady guy named Owen Shaw (Luke Evans), are wrecking havoc over Great Britain in search of a very dangerous weapon that posed an international threat. This mission, should they choose to accept it, is going to be a very dangerous one, and if by dangerous, I mean literally dangerous because Shaw throws everything at his disposal to block our crew from pursuing him, especially throwing out their trademark "Flip Car" that can cause some serious threat.

It seems that "All Roads Lead To This" really explains a lot because it's going to be extremely bonkers thanks to the Flip Car that looks like it came from the Mad Max era, a tank in a high-speed car chase, Dom's SRT8 Charger drove through the exploding cargo plane, everything you might expect on FnF6 because that is pure adrenaline originality. That's right, those bonkers thrillers are really what made this sequel so original, you can't expect it anywhere else!

Aside from the characters, new and returning alike, the cars featured in this movie are getting to be very as clever as the movie itself. We can expect Brian driving a very beautiful Ford Escort Mk1, Dom driving either a classic Daytona Charger or a modern Charger SRT8, Hobbs pilots the Navistar truck, and those eccentric but deadly rides Shaw's gang can possibly take advantage of. There are so many cars you can expect but the one car that tops it all, is the R35 GT-R Brian's going to drive in the film.

Whether you're with Dom's crew, Hobbs' team, or Shaw's gang, Fast and Furious 6 is definitely a pulse-pounding adventure that carves destruction at the British Isles. True as the theme song says, "We Own It", because this movie is definitely grabs attention to the viewers rookie or veteran alike.

If you were the kind of person saying that "it's the same thing over again", your best bet is to look back at the previous installments first before watching this latest installment. I'd recommend you to do that if you're new to the franchise but it's okay though. I really understand what you feel.

This can't get any better than this...

Friday, May 24, 2013

Let's Do The News! (May 24, 2013)

River's Diary


Right, what's the news today you spoiler-laden TARDIS journal?

A bridge in the Northwest USA collapsed...

Earlier, a bridge carrying a freeway over a river in the Northwestern US state of Washington partially collapsed, sending cars and people plunging into the water below. So far, at least three people got submerged but there was no sign of serious injuries or fatalities at that incident. Some say, it was caused by an overloading truck hitting a bridge span.

This bridge was built in 1955 and it's about 60 miles north of Seattle. The I-5 freeway runs up the West Coast, north from the collapsed bridge to the Canadian border towards Vancouver.

Story: http://www.interaksyon.com/article/62503/cars-people-in-water-as-us-bridge-collapses

Dan Brown's Inferno book points Manila as "gates of hell"

Once again, the Philippines gets another "offensive" remarks from foreigners and the latest was an excerpt from the book INFERNO, written by Dan Brown who was behind the phenomenal Da Vinci Code. It once mentioned Manila as "gates of hell" because of six-hour traffic jams, suffocating pollution, and a horrifying sex trade....Really? Anyway, this is just a long long list offensive remarks from foreigners about the Philippines. Like Chip Tsao's 2009 article which mentioned the Philippines as a nation of servants, Howard Stern's alleged remark in 1992 tells the Philippines as a nation where fathers sell their daughters for sex, an 2009 episode of Desperate Housewives where Susan Mayer makes sure that her doctor doesn't have a diploma from some med school in the Philippines, and Claire Dane's remark that Manila is a ghastly and weird city.

Such remarked caught attention from MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino and he wrote a letter to Dan Brown to stop by to the Philippines and find out...

Ford to close Australian factories in 2016

Over 9 decades had passed since Ford launched their first Aussie-made model in a form of a Model T and years later spawned Aussie-made creations such as the Falcon and the Territory. They even spawned Ford's answer to Holden's HSV called FPV as well. Now for the sad news. Come late 2016, Ford will close all Australian factories in Broad Meadows and Geelong, all because of the sluggish sales and sharp rise of the Australian dollar, sources say.

Story: http://www.indiancarsbikes.in/cars/ford-to-close-australian-factories-by-2016-70843/


Citroen C4 Picasso II

2014 Citroen C4 Picasso
Now, let's take a look at the all new, second-generation Citroen C4 Picasso, the newest version of Citroen's people carrier that is suitable for what is French for the word "soccer mom". Although, it's now lighter and more compact than the previous model it replaces, the new C4 Picasso offers a wide variety of engines to chose from such as a VTi 120, a THP 155, e-HDi 115, and an all new e-HDi 90 Airdream engine which is the first ever MPV to emit less than 100g/km of CO2 with a conventional, internal-combustion engine. When mated with an all-new 6-speed clutchless gearbox (ETG6), fuel economy for this new engine reaches 3.8 l/100 km or 26.3km/L. Starting at just 23,050 Euros, this new model is more expensive than its rival, the Renault Scenic.

In terms of design, this new model is a bit to shoddy and once again, this is just another one of the weird-looking cars to be ever come out this year that is just too "west of weird". I mean look at this front view, I mean, I'd prefer the front view of the previous model rather than this odd looking front end because it's too disturbing for a family car like this. Still, this is the French way when it comes to car designs because today's French cars are a bit "ouest de bizarre", they want everyday cars to be more weirder and untrue than other European cars look like. Anyway, while the new exterior is the least of my problems, let's take a look on the inside where things are about to get interesting...

2014 Citroen C4 Picasso
Okay, seems that new interior is getting a bit more classy than the old model though. What's so cool about the new dashboard is this 12-inch HD screen for the instrumental panel that checks out how the driver does, especially checking the current location of the driver. That's science fiction without the fiction, feels like I'm in a luxury spaceship flying around the distant galaxy.though except this isn't a spaceship but it is when you tell the kids at the back. Also, there's this addictive touch screen as expected on the 208 except this isn't the 208's or the 2008's touch screen. This is even more techie than that. Look at it, this cool touchscreen controls all the in-car functions, including the dual-zone air conditioning, navigation, audio, telephone, driving aids and connected services. Also, the new Picasso has a bigger boot for your groceries. It's now 40 liters more than the old model, at 537 liters up to 637 liters with the rear seats pushed forward.

2014 Citroen C4 Picasso

So, how about what it feels like when you use it as an everyday car? Well, for starters, the new model is built on an entirely new EMP2 platform so therefore it's 140 kg lighter than the old car, which is good but how good was it? Sadly though, it's not quite good enough on the bends and then there's the suspension because it feels as bouncy as hell. I can hardly imagine what would the kids at the back would think while getting through such situation but in the straights, it feels a bit redeeming...but how redeeming was that? It's a bit tad old-fashioned. It maybe a character-building car but as a concept, it's a bit terrible rubbish to me. This is about as rubbish as an idiot who lives in a condo and then taking a peep into someone else's TV and makes up a dialogue for his own tastes in a husky kind of way.

The judgment then is simple; it may not be well civilized in terms of handling but if you bear in mind about practicality and technology and ignore the ugly front view, it's really not too bad...unless you are a victim of a botched eye operation and you are looking for a car that is catastrophically ugly. For a wild card, find something even cheaper than the new Picasso or the new Renault Scenic. How about a Kangoo or the Partner Tepee instead? Oh well, you'd better of with Postman Pat instead of a people carrier that was built to be "west of weird" for the oncoming summer holday.

Available colors: Blanc Banquise, Bleu Teles, Bleu Kyanos, Noir Onyx, Hickory, Gris Aluminium, Gris Shark, and Rouge Rubi.

Photo: PSA Peugeot Citroen

Smokey Manaloto, IHAW NA!

May 23, 2013's Banana Nite's IHAW NA segment sees Tito Bhoy interviews guest celeb Smokey Manaloto! He talks about his role in LUV U, his role in Let's Go, and something else...

Meanwhile, Angelica showcases some more funny Facebook pics in ETO NA POST! Such as...

- IN CASE OF FIRE DO NOT USE ELEVATOR. USE WATER

- People sleeping in the fridge

- OPEN 24 HOURS: 11am-6pm (?)

- CCTV cameras looking at each other

- Gardeners taking haircuts

And them, Melai gives us three tips to state good reasons when your parents caught you kissing in LAUGH THREE

- Use dinner as a main reason!

- Scratching is the answer!!

- Tell mommy that you had a play at school!!!

Thursday, May 23, 2013

What's in our Car Town garage today? (May 23, 2013)

What's in our Car Town garage today?

1954 BMW Isetta 300

If you happen to live in the 50's, chances are that you encountered a memorable bubble car named "Isetta". This unique three-wheeler car was designed by Italians and built under licence in different countries. One of the most memorable ones is the BMW Isetta 300, the world's first mass-production 3-Litres/100km car which sold over 161,728 units worldwide since its launch in 1955.

1954 BMW Isetta 300

2002 Honda NSX Type R

First launched in late 1992, the NSX-R from Honda was a limited-edition special edition of the Honda NSX supercar which run only for a limited three year period but in the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show, a concept car highlighting a new NSX-R sportscar was featured and then in the May of 2002, the NSX-R went on sale to cater hardcore drives the desire for rush that a standard NSX can't do. This car is the first ever road-legal speedster that lapped the Nurburgring in less than 8 minutes.

2002 Honda NSX Type R

1995 Chevrolet S10

The second-generation Chevrolet S10 pickup truck is a working-class hero for the small business owners who want a very dependable and cheap midsize pickup truck that sparks a rivalry against the Ford Ranger pickup truck.  Gone is the Iron Duke 4-cylinder and the 2.8L engine and the available engine choices were either a 4.3L Vortec V6 and a 2.2L 4-cylinder petrol engine which had been introduced on several FF GM compact and mid-size pickups since 1990.

1995 Chevrolet S10

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Let's Do The News! (May 22, 2013)

River's Diary








Right, what's the news today you spoiler-laden TARDIS journal?

XBOX One announcement

Announced earlier, the next generation of XBOX has revealed and the name of this new console as "XBOX One". So, what's it all about this new XBOX One console? Well, for starters, this new generation XBOX console promises even more gaming and entertainment than the previous XBOX 360 console. It says that with this new console, you don't need to switch inputs on your TV to play a game or watch a movie. All you have to do is either watch TV or movies or play games, with voice recognition. There are games you can expect on the XBOX One soon such as Forza Motorsport 5, Call of Duty Ghosts, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, Quantum Break, and more to be announced in next month's E3 2013.



New Star Wars animated series to be aired on Disney XD next year

Following Disney's acquisition of LucasFilm, makers of the venerable Star Wars franchise, there's going to be a new Star Wars cartoon coming on Disney next year. Scheduled to premiere in late 2014 as a one-hour special on Disney Channel and then on regular runs on Disney XD, this new animated Star Wars series is set between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope films - an era spanning two decades never before explored on-screen. Details remain scarce for now but you can expect a talented crew to work on this latest project such as screenwriter/producer Simon Kinberg (X-Men: First Class, Sherlock Holmes, Mr. & Mrs. Smith) as executive producer, and writer of the premiere; executive producer Dave Filoni who was supervising director of the Emmy nominated Star Wars: The Clone Wars since 2008; and executive producer Greg Weisman, who brings with him a wealth of animation experience with credits such as Young Justice, The Spectacular Spider-Man and Gargoyles.

Story: http://blogs.disney.com/insider/articles/2013/05/20/new-star-wars-rebels-series-to-debut-on-disney-xd/?cmp=SYNxdstarwarsdcomhpmattsuperhero032013insiderannouncementsynergytvM

SIDE NOTE: Can't say I didn't see this one coming. Hot on the heels of Disney's announcement that it had acquired the LucasFilm firm, seems that LucasFilm has been "winding down" the Clone Wars TV series, which was aired on Cartoon Network since 2008, months after the film shown in theaters, and run for five serieses.  Seems pretty cut and dry to us.

Toyo-Bimmer sportscar concept heading for Tokyo Motor Show?!

A couple of months ago, BMW and Toyota collaborated for a four-part joint venture focusing on increasing improving vehicle efficiency using fuel cells, lightweight materials and better battery technology. Also on their agenda is a "feasibility study" for a shared platform to underpin a future midsize "sports vehicle." Motor Trend reports that we might be expecting Toyo-Bimmer sportscar concepts heading to this year's Tokyo Motor Show. We really wonder what could that be...

Story: http://www.motortrend.com/features/auto_news/2013/1305_bmw_toyota_sports_car_taking_shape/

You'll never post on FB again...

A teenager named Cameron D'Ambrosio (aged 18) lives in a small town outside Boston and he wants to be a rapper and calls himself "Cammy Dee" in his YouTube videos. Since May 1st, Cammy Dee skipped school and messing around online by posting some lyrics that included a vague reference to the Boston Marathon bombing and called the White House a "federal house of horror". He was arrested and charged with "Communicating a Terrorist Threat", which is a felony that could lead him two decades in prison if proven guilty.

Story: http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130502/18364622931/ma-teen-arrested-held-without-bail-posting-supposed-terrorist-threat-facebook.shtml

SIDE NOTE: That served as a lesson to everyone who's busy putting up Facebook statuses. The words "THINK BEFORE YOU CLICK" is definitely one thing that teaches responsible social media but a moral lesson for this story is "think twice about what you post on Facebook. "

Balagadoom!

Top story from the May 21, 2013's Banana Nite's Kandila segment!

- A man named Omar Borkan Al Gala, deported from Saudi Arabia because of his...extreme handsomeness! He's also the idiot who was deported from the Philippines because he's a big lie!

- Field reporter's whereabouts remain unknown...for now!

- Shocking pics of Charice made Oprah release statement from this situation...and as it turned out there's someone who looked like Charice!

Meanwhile, Zanjoe, John, and Pooh are once again tackling action movie myths in Balagadoom! For this time, the boys are tackling the action movie myths that all actions stars wear leather jackets. Question is, can they take the heat while they were in leather jackets? The answer is no. Action stars can't take the heat while in their leather jackets! BALAGADOOM!

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Driving Music (What is the name of the song on car commercial?) Vol. 52

Okay, there has been so much inquires regarding songs heard in several car commercials and as for that, time now for another round of Driving Music, the segment where a selection of five driving musics (car commercial songs) are featured and it's up to you to find it and add it to your driving music playlist. Okay, here comes another set of five driving musics that fits well on your playlist suitable for the long driving trip from boredom to fun.

5) Je T'Adore by The Figgs - from the 2013 Lexus USA RX "First Sight" commercial

4) Home by Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros - from the Peugeot 2008 commercial

3) Cha Cha Cha by Jimmy Luxury and The Tommy Rome Orchestra  - from the 2013 Chevrolet Spark "True Colors" commercial

2) Three Little Birds by Bob Marley - from the Hyundai USA Assurance Connected Care "Stand Off" commercial

1) Good Boy (Good Girl) by Riviera - from a Ssangyong Rodius Korean commercial

...and there you go, folks. Another set of five driving musics! Good luck finding those driving musics which can be a nice addition to your driving music playlist! For inquires, feel free to comment below or write to me at leopaul_delr@hotmail.com. Toodle-oo!

Venus Raj, IHAW NA!

Miss Philippines Maria Venus Raj was the guest of May 20, 2013's Banana Nite's IHAW NA segment and in here, Venus Raj teaches Tito Bhoy several walks at the catwalk, including her "tsunami walk".