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

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.

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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 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.

Good through 12/19 – here

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. And the buzz for the upcoming MacWorld Expo in January has already started.

I can count at least seven new members to the Mac family in 2005:

• The Tabasco Man
• Wayne’s World
• Kazuo
• Eric
• Shawna
• Harry
• Neal from 90

And you know what? Pretty much all of them owned some type of iPod before buying a Mac. Is the iPod Halo Effect for real? I think so.

I can’t wait to see what Steve Jobs has for 2006!

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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.

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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.

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 and oh too simple. There’s an on-line extra about the Buzzwords of 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 their way back from Hawaii Kai. Judy made signs for the fans to wave. I’ve never watched a marathon before and saw some neat things. Lots of runners dressed up in costumes. Crazy!! I saw:

• Supergirl
• Burger King
• A Polynesian warrior(?)
• Yoda
• A cross dresser
• A bride and groom
• and a bunch of other weird things

Interesting footwear as well. Dude was barefoot and this guy was hardcore.

The mess. Cups and sponges everywhere. What a cleanup duty!

The agony. Thought a few runners would collapse right in front of us. The sounds of ambulance sirens were frequently heard in the background. Some runners were limping and in obvious pain, but they kept on going.

Then at about 10:30, Shannon comes running up towards us. Dane was right behind. They both were looking good and strong at this stage. Then they were off and running headed towards the Finish Line. How exciting!

Next year, Mr. Club 939 said that he, his legal counsel, and some of his strippers dancers will be running to promote the club.

View lots more pictures from the 2005 Honolulu Marathon.

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