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Now It All Makes Sense
With all the construction and renovation happening at Ala Moana, there are detours and alternate paths shoppers have to take. On one such path, I came across this, and it all made sense.
Don’t understand what I’m alluding to? Have you been to Ala Moana in recent history? The holiday shopping season of 2012 was pretty bad with four escalators out of commission, so please, no more playing with the escalator circuit breakers.
Arashi Blast: iPhone 6 Buyers
Of the 15,000 tourists coming to see the Arashi Blast in Hawaii concerts, majority are from Japan, but there are fans from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Korea. Interestingly enough, the iPhone 6 has yet to release in China. You think you might see a visitor or two from China waiting in line at an Apple Store before heading out to see Arashi?
Hopefully you don’t see Arashi-like lines at the Apple Store on Friday.
Arashi Blast: Lines, Lines, Lines!
No, that’s not the line for the Apple Store at Ala Moana awaiting the iPhone 6. The lines of (female) fans outside of Shirokiya is Arashi related. I think the Arashi Blast ticket sales is over so I’m guessing the lines are for the pop-up store inside?? $100,000 in sales on the first day!?!
Good thing @yoda808 was there to capture these pics of lines for Arashi.
Arashi Blast at Ala Moana
Before the big day meaning the Arashi Blast concert, not the iPhone 6 release, there are dedicated fans blasting pics of Arashi at Ala Moana.
But you know the pics would be better with an iPhone 6 or the optically image stabilized iPhone 6 Plus. Thanks to closet Arashi fan @yoda808 for the pic. 😉
Arashi Blast: No Power
If your electricity goes out on Friday or Saturday, you gotta blame the Arashi Blast concerts. With HECO already urging customers to cut back on consumption with the Kalaeloa plant out of commission awaiting parts and temperatures soaring above 90 degrees almost daily, you know the Arashi concert is going to push electrical demand near the red line when their gigantic stage goes live.
Over sixty feet tall, 280 feet wide, 13 HD screens, costing over $8 million to construct – you know this baby will suck up the juice. Not only that, but after the concert, overheated fans are going back to their hotel rooms and are most likely gonna crank up the AC to cool off from Arashi Blast.
Too bad sonic waves can’t be harnessed for power. All those screams and squeals from the fans would compensate.
IHOP Closed
Truthfully, I didn’t see this one happening but draw the curtains on IHOP at Windward Mall since they’re now closed.
Okay, IHOP isn’t known for fine dining, but they are a well known breakfast chain and being the only place open in Windward Mall in the mornings, I thought that would be all the advantage they’d need. I guess I was wrong. Luckily, Big City Diner is scheduled to move in and open in 2015.
Leaning Towards the Spigen iPhone 6 Case
I’m always leery of phone cases that are available before the phones themselves, but if I were to get an iPhone 6 case right away, I’d get the Spigen Neo Hybrid Metal, specifically in Metallic Blue. It looks grippy and stylish enough. My main concern with this case is the back cutout for the Apple logo. I’m thinking gunk and dust can get in via this opening.
Unfortunately, other Neo models without the cutout are available but not in the bright blue. Cost is reasonable though prices do vary depending on colors.
Arashi Blast: American Convertibles
While you’re stuck in traffic, take a look around at the surrounding cars. See more than your normal share of American muscle car convertibles? Seemingly the vehicle of choice for Hawaii tourists, I’m guessing the influx of visiting fans for the upcoming Arashi Blast in Hawaii concerts has snapped up all convertible rentals.
So take a look around and spot those cars with the top down, GPS on the dash, pale skin passengers taking all kinds of pictures, and possibly blaring Arashi tunes!
Okay, okay, the image doesn’t depict your typical Hawaii tourist but it’s Ariane so I had to include this pic!
Ariane Slumbers
After an extremely busy 2014 as the most overexposed model of the year, even Ariane needs to slumber…in an Inspiration advertisement.
The LeBron 12 Lands
I’m not following the reasons for the NSRL (Nike Sports Research Lab) colorway of the newest LeBron James signature shoe, the LeBron 12. But whatever, the LeBron 12 has officially launched.
Seems like LeBron is shedding all kinds of weight in the offseason, not just him but his kicks as well. His shoes from years past were built like a tank, solid and heavy. Reading about the 12, it’s lighter by design and engineered for explosiveness. Speaking of colorways, there are seven variations already slated for release.
- LEBRON 12 NSRL. Launch: Oct. 1 in China; Oct. 11 globally.
- LEBRON 12 Heart of a Lion. Launch: Oct. 30.
- LEBRON 12 Dunk Force. Launch: Nov. 11.
- LEBRON 12 Instinct. Launch: Nov. 22.
- LEBRON 12 Six Meridians. Launch: Nov. 29.
- LEBRON 12 Trillion Dollar Man. Launch: Dec. 1.
- LEBRON 12 Data. Launch: Dec 20.
Check out this video of the upcoming releases.
I’m digging the matching ensemble for the NSRL. Them shorts and socks, man.
Holiday Gift Guide 2014: Surge Soda
Wow, just wow. Thanks to the social media push of the Surge Movement, Coca Cola is bringing back Surge for a limited time. From 1996, Surge battled Mountain Dew in the citrus soda space but eventually lost out when Surge was discontinued in the early 2000’s.
Available only from Amazon, the return of Surge was met with high demand as inventory is already wiped out. Surge is sold
Why include Surge on Pulpconnection’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide? Family nostalgia that’s why. I’ll let you in on a little secret. In past family Christmas parties, I made the punch using Malolo’s lime syrup, ice, water, sherbert, and my secret ingredient of Surge. Forget the uncaffeinated Sprite or 7-Up. Surge was the draw. It was a perfect complement to the drink and during those times, I would have several 2-liter bottles of Surge ready to mix with. Such memories. Maybe my Surge-powered punch will make a reappearance this holiday season…