From the monthly archives:

December 2005

With all the Christmas shopping going on, Pulpconnection wants to know what’s your favorite Hawaii shopping mall?

What’s Your Favorite Hawaii Shopping Mall?

Ala Moana. I like to shop with tourists.

Pearlridge. Ewa side represent!

Kahala Mall. Ewa side not represented.

Windward Mall. It is NOT a death trap.

Victoria Ward Area. Hip and modern.

Shopping Mall? [...]

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SNL iPod Skit

by Gee Why on December 15, 2005

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Missed this one, but Saturday Night Live did a skit with Steve Jobs releasing three make-believe iPods. He announced the iPod Micro, the iPod Pequeno, and lastly the iPod Invisa that holds 8 million songs, every photograph ever taken, is invisible, and floats!
Watch the video.
Technorati Tags: iPod

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Apple Setting the Pace

by Gee Why on December 15, 2005

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An article about Apple setting the pace in consumer electronics.
As many as 1 million of the 4.5 million computers Apple shipped in fiscal 2005 were from Windows users switching platforms — a sign of a “halo effect” from iPod sales and Apple’s growing retail presence.
Hey, I know seven of the one million converts.
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Pepsi Cappuccino

by Gee Why on December 15, 2005

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Pepsi isn’t out of the coffee/cola drink race. The company has been test marketing Pepsi Cappuccino in Europe so it looks like the coffee/cola war is on with Coke Blak.

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Lost Actors Like to Speed in Hawaii

by Gee Why on December 14, 2005

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Following up on the recent Michelle Rodriguez DUI incident, the Honolulu Star Bulletin has a feature about seven members of the Lost TV show getting numerous traffic citations in Hawaii.
Speeding must be part of the casting criteria for the show. Wayne’s World, you get chance on being on Lost!

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Borders 30% off one item

by Gee Why on December 14, 2005

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Good through 12/19 – here

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Bklyngrl Headed West?

by Gee Why on December 14, 2005

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Did I hear right? Is Bklyngrl headed to the West Coast? Did the fear of a Microsoft Store in Times Square scare her away? Is she leaving the Big Apple, the Yankees, the Brooklyn Bridge, Broadway, and Central Park for the Bay Area, the Giants, the Golden Gate Bridge, Tookie Williams, and [...]

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A Good Year for Apple

by Gee Why on December 14, 2005

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Okay, so it’s a little early to be reviewing this past year, but since BusinessWeek did their Best of 2005, I’ll come out and say it’s been a good year for Apple. The company’s stock is solid at $75 a share, and they have lots of creative products that are in high demand. [...]

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A limited time offering of Shieldz protective cases for iPod Shuffles featuring well known characters like Sponge Bob, Yoda, Darth Vader, and Batman. $20 each.
Technorati Tags: Apple, iPod

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Although a tough case of the hives still plagues the Tabasco Man, I am even more concerned with his medical treatment of steroids. Besides the strange side effects, now there’s a study that indicates that steroids may be addictive.

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BusinessWeek Best of 2005

by Gee Why on December 12, 2005

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BusinessWeek is recapping its Best of 2005 in its latest issue. Steve Jobs was named one of the Best Business Leaders while the iPod Nano was one of the Best Products of 2005. Lots of cool stuff!
Also check out the slideshow about the year’s Best Ideas. Some of these sound familiar [...]

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Honolulu Marathon 2005

by Gee Why on December 11, 2005

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Congratulations to Shannon and Dane for finishing the 2005 Honolulu Marathon!!
27,000 competitors came out for this year’s race along with first timer, Shannon, and repeat runner, Dane. We couldn’t let them run the course without cheering them on.
It was a sunny, cool morning and we setup shop at mile 22 as the runners made [...]

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Coffee Flavored Coca-Cola

by Gee Why on December 11, 2005

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New for 2006 is a new coffee flavored Coca-Cola soft drink. Coca-Cola Blak will debut in France then hit the US.
It is a blend of unique Coke refreshment with the true essence of coffee and has a rich smooth texture and has a coffee-like froth when poured.
I’m game. Sign me up for a [...]

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Xooglers Blog

by Gee Why on December 10, 2005

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An ex-Google employee aka an “Xoolger” started his own blog as “a gathering spot for Ex-Googlers to reminisce and comment on the latest developments in search.”
Some interesting stories from inside the GooglePlex.

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Interested in learning the process of good website design? Here’s a quick tutorial covering topics like brainstorming, wireframe building, content planning, and design.
Oh yeah, Lego figurines are used to illustrate the process steps.

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This dude got to visit Nike and took some pictures. Some interesting ones…
Nike Jets
Jordan Jumpman MotorcycleMichael Jordan Reserved Parking Stall

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Both Yahoo! and Google have added the ability to include RSS feeds into their respective email systems. Why does this matter to the readers of Pulpconnection? If you gots Yahoo Mail or Gmail then you can easily get Pulpconnection updates via these email systems.
You need the RSS link for Pulpconnection.nethttp://pulpconnection.blogspot.com/atom.xml
Instructions for Gmail “web [...]

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Fast Company points out six signs how your job may be wearing you down. But fear not, they also provide six ways of coping and fighting back.

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Save Tookie!

by Gee Why on December 9, 2005

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The complicated debate to execute the founder of the Crips, Stanley “Tookie” Williams, goes on. But the leader of the Cribs says “Save Tookie!“

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Christmas Gift Idea: iBoxer

by Gee Why on December 8, 2005

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Don’t you hate it when you’re traipsing around the house in your undies, listening to your iPod, but got no where to hold your Pod? Then this gift is a must! The iBoxer solves this problem by including a built-in pocket for your iPod. $22 for one, buy 2 and get 3 [...]

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