Amazon Price Check Discount Today
Did you get your 5% discount? Okay, this deal maxed out at $5, but interesting move by Amazon to go head-to-head with other retailers and poach your purchases.
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Yum, Waffles
Looking for more uses out of your griddler? Buy waffle plates and enjoy homemade waffles!
Holiday Gift Guide: Telephoto Zoom Lens
Okay, okay, this really isn’t a recommended gift, but I’d surely like one of these fantastic Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L II IS USM lenses. So if you’re feeling really generous this year, gift one my way. That’ll guarantee put you on Santa’s Nice List. Otherwise, you’ll be on Santa’s Naughty List and get a lump of coal as a gift. We don’t want that to happen right?
I Was Wrong About La Palme Dor
Boy, was I ever wrong about the dessert shop, La Palme Dor Patisserie, next to Shirokiya in Ala Moana. This confectionery opened in the summer of 2006, and I predicted it wouldn’t last.
More than 5 years later, business is still bustling.
Congratulations to La Palme Dor on their continued success.
Here Comes Tufi Claus
You definitely know it’s Christmas time in Hawaii when Tufi Claus makes an appearance. If you’re unfamiliar with Tufi Claus, he is one of the many politically incorrect, stereotypical impersonations done by the comedian DJ Gregg Hammer (come to think about it, which of Gregg’s impersonations are not politically incorrect?)
So here’s the setup. Rory and Gregg of the Wake Up Crew were talking about old school, smashmouth UH football. A caller jokes about former players like Tufi Punch-you-in-da-jaw. After short banter, Rory emphasizes “Tufi” and Gregg smoothly transitions to his infamous Tufi Claus character. It goes something like this:
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Holiday Pop Tarts Spotted
Saw these new Holiday-themed Pop Tarts at Walmart. These are limited editions with images printed on the some of the varieties. I bought the Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts since they seem less scary than the printed ones. Haven’t tried them yet.
Rookies in the Wild
Shortly after posting about the forthcoming Nike Zoom Rookie attributed to Penny Hardaway, I actually see a pair in the wild. A dad was rocking the Rookies at Windward Mall waiting for Santa.
Christmas must have come early!
Kickstarting nemu*nemu
I just contributed to the next volume of locally created comic, nemu*nemu. Watch the video for details or go here.
How about you? Show your support for local business, artistry, and talent!
Holiday Gift Guide: Relaxation
This gift is the gift of relaxation, and it’s free. Just listen to the video below to understand.
This song is Weightless from Marconi Union and is supposedly the world’s most relaxing song. Weightless reduces anxiety by 65% and slows heart rates by 35%. Avoid listening to Weightless while driving warns scientists.
When the chaos of the Holidays starts getting to you, turn on Weightless and relax.
You can also listen to Weightless on Hype Machine.
Entering @IslandwideExpos
At the Blaisdell Center on opening night of the Island Wide Expos. The crowds are right behind me.
Where’s Your Jasmine Trias CD?
Random thought of the day. Where is your Jasmine Trias CD?
Mine was in the glove box in the family van. Got this back in 2005 after Jasmine’s run on American Idol. Wonder if it got any play at Club 939?