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A Better Experience at the Apple Store Genius Bar

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After remembering Myong’s disastrous visit to the Apple Store’s Genius Bar, I was a little hesitant of going, but I decided to give the Genius Bar a try. The problem? My MacBook Pro started turning off for no apparent reason after about 30 minutes of use. Battery is charged, and it never has had a problem while connected to the AC adapter.

When on battery power, my MBP turned off on me for several days straight. On Apple’s Support Discussion boards, there have been some discussion about this same problem affecting other MBP users, some involving a battery recall. So I figured I’d let the geniuses take a look.

I made a reservation at the Ala Moana store using Apple’s Concierge service. Got to the store on time, but I had to wait a few minutes for my turn. I got to play with the on-display iPhones, and they’re sweet! The scrolling and finger flicking is cool.

I explained my problem to the Genius (didn’t catch his name), and he took a look at some settings. One thing that caught his eye was that according to the System Profiler software, my battery was charged only 17 times over the course of over a year. That ain’t right. After filling out forms and doing other things, my MBP turned off by itself.

The end result? I got a replacement battery free of charge for my visit to the Genius Bar. Buying a new battery costs around $130, but since this one appeared defective, it was a free swap.

Hope this fixes the problem. Thanks Apple!

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Listmania: Who Should Host Club 939’s Birthday Bash?

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Hawaii’s hottest gentlemen’s club, Club 939, is turning 2 years old. So of course, a party is needed to celebrate continued debauchery! The search is on to find a hostess for this premiere event.

Club 939 is looking for a local female celebrity who would be the emcee for the night. No, that doesn’t mean she’s part of the 939 entertainment. She’s there to keep the partying rolling and bring in the star power.

So Pulp readers, who do you think would make a good hostess for the 939 bash? Make your recommendations now!

I’ll lead it off with my recommendations. I got to steal the Tabasco Man’s thunder and nominate Miss Hawaii, Radasha Hoohuli. Young, in the spotlight, and building a following. But… may not want to be associated with a gentlemen’s club even if merely emceeing a party.

My second choice is Shawnee Hammer, formerly of the I-94 Wake Up Crew, and now a bridal consultant. She’s been on the radio and has her own fashion TV show on OC16, so she got the requisite emcee skills. Bonus would be having husband Gregg Hammer tag along. Though he’s a pro at hosting parties, he wouldn’t have to work but having him at the 939 bash would up its cred. Besides didn’t they both work for 93(.)9 at one time?

My last nomination would be Olena Rubin, another Miss Hawaii. She’s got the in’s, and she’s reachable.

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The Moanalua Shopping Center Is New!

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Headed to the Moanalua Shopping Center today to get a new work ID card. Haven’t been to that location for years and when I got there, I was surprised to see how much it’s changed. Gone is that old sign with the big “M”. The entire center has been revamped next to Naval facilities. Very nice!

The shopping center is more of an eating center with what I guess is 75% eating places. Taco Bell, McDonalds, Ruby Tuesdays, Baskin Robbins, Taco Del Mar, Koa Pancake House, a Chinese restaurant, and a Jamba Juice and Starbucks combo.

Best part is that the back entrance of the Naval building leads right to Starbucks! So while you’re waiting for your turn, you can go out the back, get a drink, and return in no time. And if you do go for work stuff, don’t mind the “Now Serving” number. That thing is inaccurate! Best to sit in the waiting area to hear the numbers being called.

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Tuned Out

Ack! Where’s my earphones for my iPod? A tuneless walk goes very slowly.

Having a communication and technically-challenged day. Nuthin’ ain’t workin’! 🙁

Here Come the Simpsons

The movie, The Simpsons, releases July 27, 2007 and the marketing hype is in full gear.

Pulp reader Kim from Cali sent this picture of a Mountain View 7-Eleven that was converted to a Kwik-E-Mart as featured on The Simpsons. Eleven 7-Eleven stores nationwide were converted to Kwik-E-Marts, and customers could buy collectibles like a Squishee (slurpee in a special cup), buzz cola, Krusty O’s cereal, and pink donuts.


On-line, you can see what it’d be to be Homer Simpson. You can Simpsonize Yourself by uploading a picture and digitally transforming it to look like Homie.

And it doesn’t end there! How ’bout matching kicks dedicated to the artists responsible for the Simpsons? You betcha! Last weekend, Kicks HI was one of the exclusive shops to sell these limited Simpson sneaks.



D’oh! Nice!!

How about this Simpsons parody of becoming Mac users?


Fun!

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KGMB9 Joining the Crowded Morning News

Normally, I wouldn’t care about this since I don’t watch KGMB shows, but I read that KGMB will be starting its own morning newscast. So what if they’re going up against Kirk and Kathy of KHON, Ben G. of KITV, or Angela Keen of KHNL?

The one very interesting tidbit is that Sunrise on KGMB9 got Howard Dicus as their business commentator. Howard’s the ringer. I loved watching Howard’s PBN segments on KHON. Now that he’s leaving (and Tannya’s already left), I don’t know if the the appeal of Kirk and Kathy is enough to hold my attention.

I actually may have to give Sunrise on KGMB9 a shot.

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Gardening with a Bosch Hammer

Had some stuff to plant in the yard, and the only way to do it was to use a Bosch Hammer.

Planted this flowering tree from my dad.

Relocated some raphis palms that were growing elsewhere. Helps hide our tool shed.

And lastly, relocated a little palm tree.

No Dog Fighting Here

Nope, sorry no dog fighting stuff here either. Michael Vick is in some serious trouble with this one.

As a Nike athlete, I’m sure Nike is looking to separate from Vick. First, he flipped the Vick to the fans, now this. Sad, sad.

To cheer up the sporting scene, here’s another Nike athlete, LeBron James, having some fun at the recent 2007 ESPYS.

Oh yeah, LeBron will be hosting Saturday Night Live as it premieres this season.

Update: Nike has suspended its relationship with Michael Vick and withheld forthcoming Vick products.

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No Harry Potter Spoilers Here

Sorry, I’m not a follower of Harry Potter and don’t know anything about the series, so you won’t find any spoilers of Deathly Hallows here. Can you believe someone supposedly photographed every page of the book and shared them online before the official release? Can you believe Potter fans transcribed these photographs into a PDF text file?

Such fanaticism akin to the craziness of Apple fans!

Instead I leave you with some Harry Potter humor thanks to Saturday Night Live and iPhone-loving Lindsay Lohan playing Hermione.


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Low Representin’ USA…Oh, and HI


One of 12 players selected, Derrick Low will be playing for the United States team in next week’s Pan American Games held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Quite an accomplishment considering there were 30 “college basketball standouts from around the country” invited to the tryouts, and past U.S. team members have included none other than MJ.

Play will begin July 25 against Uruguay, then Panama and Argentina. The medal round begins July 28.

Don’t you just love the following quote. Look at the picture above and imagine him saying this quote. LOL
“It feels pretty neat,” Low said. “They gave us all this gear, like sweat pants and shirts and shorts, and they all have ‘USA’ on it. It feels pretty cool.”

Other tidbits per The Advertiser:
Low, a 6-foot-1 guard, has made a career of sailing into what had been unchartered waters for a basketball player from Hawai’i. He was the first to be named to The Advertiser’s All-State first team as a freshman, and the first to be named Advertiser State Player of the Year three times.

This past season, Low was named to the All-Pac 10 Conference team and helped lead Washington State to a 26-8 record and second-round appearance in the NCAA Tournament — the Cougars’ best finish in 24 years.

He was the first men’s player from Hawai’i to appear in the second round of an NCAA Tournament.

And now, he will be the first from Hawai’i to represent the United States in international basketball competition.

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