Ariane Slumbers
After an extremely busy 2014 as the most overexposed model of the year, even Ariane needs to slumber…in an Inspiration advertisement.
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Arashi Blast: Westbound Traffic
When I saw the horrid westbound traffic this afternoon, I wondered if another Exercise Urban Unrest was underway. The rationale being to observe the traffic crush to Ko’olina this weekend as Arashi takes the stage in their Blast in Hawaii concerts. That’s 15,000 fans headed to the west side for 5:30 concerts on Friday and Saturday.
But this was no drill with two separate auto fires reported, one coincidentally right by the Ko’olina area. Though the fire was serious, hopefully no major injuries afflicts the wounded driver.
Are You Ready for Arashi?
I am now that I know what or actually who Arashi is and what impact this boy band from Japan will have on Hawaii this upcoming weekend. 15,000 visitors are headed to the Arashi “Blast in Hawaii” concerts in Ko’olina on Friday and Saturday. Supposedly the Ihilani and Aulani are both completely booked so don’t even try.
And while many fans are coming from the continental US, many from Asia are also flying in. You think this might have an impact on local iPhone 6 availability in Hawaii? I don’t believe the iPhone 6 released in all countries so if these fans happen to be here for a concert AND the iPhone 6 is released, you think they might indulge? I think so, so don’t be surprised if you see several tourists waiting in line at the various Apple Stores, especially the Waikiki location where Arashi concert goers will be bussed to the west side.
Your iPhone 6 claimed by tourists coming to watch Arashi? Now that would be bittersweet.
W(TH) 100 Degrees?!?
Really, I think our car’s thermometer was trying to say WTH 100 degrees, not West 100 degrees.
Even at night, it’s still atsui.
You Must Levitate at Ward Centre
If you’re going to ride the escalators at Ward Centre, you must use your powers of levitation. Otherwise how can you abide by their safety rules?
No bare feet, no slippers, AND no sneakers. What’s left?!? Yup, you guessed it – levitation.
Taking Screen Shots in Android
One of my first lessons of living the Android Life was figuring out how to take a screen shot. Sounds easy enough, but this became my first exposure to the differences between Apple and Android phone makers.
For all iOS devices, holding down the physical power and home buttons trigger a screen shot. For Android, taking a screen shot depends. Yes, it depends on your version of Android and the hardware of your phone. In general, the key combo for an Android screen shot is the power button and volume down held down for a bit, but again, it depends.
Then the screen shot isn’t necessarily saved to the standard “camera roll” as with iOS. The screen shot is copied to the internal clipboard and needs to be “pasted” somewhere. Android will prompt you to choose which app to store the captured screen shot, Google+ Pictures, the phone’s Gallery app, or others.
When emailing a screen shot (or any image for that fact), Apple Mail typically asks the user to resize the image before sending. Android though wants to send the full resolution, multi-megabyte image file. You’d need a third party app to resize the image on Android before emailing.
Apple Security Emails
From the celebgate disclosures, Apple tightened up its security measures and now emails you when anything changes with your account. I logged into iCloud to check something, and I received an email notifying me about this login. For iTunes, I had to update my expired credit card information, and there was an email notifying me of this update.
I wonder how far this goes?
Lanikai Juice Kailua Is Closed But Open
The popular Lanikai Juice in Kailua is currently undergoing renovation. During this time while the storefront is technically closed, ingenuity has kept them open for business.
They rolled up their truck so that they’re still can serve their customers. Now that’s akamai!
Lucerne Lactose Free Milk Tastes “Cow Like”
Recently the Lucerne milk line at Safeway changed cartons, going with a different look. Or did the entire carton itself change?
Different milk drinkers say the milk from this new carton tastes “cow like.” There’s a bovine quality to the milk that’s not welcomed. Maybe meant to mimic “farm fresh,” but the city dwellers and suburbanites don’t appreciate drinking milk that smells/tastes like a cow. This is specifically for the fat free, lactose free milk, both regular and calcium-enriched varieties.
So if you like that farm fresh feel, stock up on this milk. Otherwise, complain to Lucerne or find another brand of lactose free milk.
Trying the Android Life
So with the opportunity to test out an Android-based smart phone, I went for it and am now the user of an LG G3. The G3 got a solid review from The Verge praising it for being an Android device without too many manufacturer extras getting in the way. Then there’s the big 5.5 inch screen. Boy, it’s big. My entire iPhone 5 fits within the borders of the G3’s display. But how does that bordering-too-big screen translate to the user experience? I’ll have to keep testing to find out.
So expect to see some Android-centric posts popping up at Pulpconnection. You’ve been warned.
Fatbergs, I Would Like to See One
I had never heard of a fatberg before reading this Yahoo article. But now that I know fatbergs exist, I want to see one, if only for scatological reasons.
Fatbergs are composed largely of cooking oil that has been poured down drains while hot and runny. Once in the cold water of the sewer system, however, the fat congeals. The solid mess then combines with “wet wipes.” The wipes are frequently labeled as “disposable” but are turning out not to be.
Cooking oil + wet wipes = fatberg, it turns out.
Halle Berry Is on Maui, and You’re Not
Yes, actress Halle Berry is on Maui, and you’re not…unless of course, you happen to be on Maui and run into the Catwoman at dinner.
So if you’re on Maui, you may see Ms. Berry and her family out and about celebrating a wedding anniversary with family time.