What Are Speed Humps?
I’m guessing the Fergilicious Fergie named these neighborhood speed bumps. And no, they didn’t look like lady lumps.
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Demand a Buttnut
Need comfort food while waiting for tropical storm Flossie to arrive? It’s not too late to partake of the buttnut, Hawaii’s answer to the popular cronut. Well, okay, the real name from Regal Bakery is BUTTerNUT, so it seems like “buttnut” is the intended moniker.
Available in bavarian cream, green tea, and POG, the buttnut isn’t in the same class as THE cronut and probably not on par with the frissant. Personally, I’d rather try out the croissada before demanding a buttnut. But then again, the buttnut is available here and now in the 808 state.
Ready for Tropical Storm Flossie
Are you ready for the potential impact of tropical storm Flossie? While the storm’s strength has been downgraded, the media and the state of Hawaii is taking Flossie very seriously, closing facilities and shutting down services over the weekend.
If you need toilet paper, Palama Market has a sale going on and as a bonus, you’ll be bestowed with wisdom. If you’re anxious about Flossie, let these words calm your spirit as the TP calms something else…
If you have to walk outside in the rain, make sure you’re protected. How about The Wirecutter’s best umbrella, the ShedRain WindJammer. I got mine.
As of Monday morning, perhaps early effects of Flossie were affecting morning commutes.
Do you remember the last time then-Hurricane Flossie approached Hawaii? It was back in August 2007 and brought along the introduction of Olena Rubin.
Stay safe people!
Racial Overtones?
While doing some research on the popular DisBoards, I came across a very detailed, entertaining, and well photographed trip report on an Alaskan cruise. The daily accounts are fantastic, there are so many pictures to help tell the story, but there’s a big detraction from this specific report – the racial overtones. Peppered amongst the details are references that could very well have been left out, and one board member questions these overtones.
I’d have to agree with this commenter. I don’t see the value added of pointing out ethnicities of fellow travelers. We’ve all been there contending with large groups and families that create an instant queue, but that’s just how it is. Race can’t impact the effects of too many people contending for limited resources.
Now, I don’t think the author intended racial malice, but I think if similar words were used at work, we’d all be attending sensitivity training soon enough.
From Cronuts to Frissants to Croissadas
The foodie fad that is the cronut has made its impact across the globe. The cronut craze started in New York then Canada’s take on the croissant/donut is the frissant, mixing a fritter and a croissant.
Locally in Hawaii, the cronut now takes shape as the croissada. Yes, that’s a croissant and a malasada. Available exclusively at the Pacific Beach Hotel, a croissada is:
a delicate blend of a croissant and malasada filled with a Polynesian vanilla Bavarian cream.
Damn, my idea for a local-style cronut would have been called Cheeholes, playing off of the “cheehoo” exclamation. The tagline for Cheeholes would have been, “They’ll make you” (it’s meant to be an open ended question), and the URL would have been cheehol.es. There goes a fat fortune. 🙁
Jay-Z, Miley Cyrus, Twerking
Because it’s Friday. Jay-Z mentions Miley Cyrus’ twerking in his new release Somewhereinamerica. Here’s a good run down provided by Business Insider (which I find an odd source of this info).
Burned by OverDrive (Again)
Ugh, OverDrive why do I believe you? I was bamboozled in 2010, but I figured after three years, things have to be better. Nope.
Clicking on the graphic on a computer works as expected. Now, try it on a mobile device like an iPad. Well you say, if OverDrive is involved then you need the OverDrive app. Okay, fine. I installed it and also authorized book downloads with an Adobe account. I selected the Hawaii State Public Library System as a library in OverDrive. I used my library card ID to log in. Clicking on the Disney Digital Book graphic, I’m welcomed with this message:
We’re sorry, but we are unable to display the page requested.
What?! Why? I called the Hawaii library and engaged them on Facebook and learned why. These books are in a proprietary Disney Online book format, not ePub or Mobi, and seemingly, this format requires Adobe Flash. And yes, Adobe Flash and Apple iOS devices don’t get along.
Okay, okay so maybe it’s not OverDrive’s fault and more Disney’s oversight using a non-standard eBook format. But still, my expectations are disappointed.
Las Vegas Does Not Call You or Me
No, Las Vegas doesn’t just simply call you or me. So if you receive calls from 702-815-7601, don’t answer. They’re bogus, but these telemarketers are relentless.
Made using Imgur’s new meme generator.
Call It a Comeback
Sorry, LL Cool J, but this indeed is a comeback with Twinkies returning to the shelves in mid-July. Heck, even the boxes will be emblazoned with the phrase:
The Sweetest Comeback In The History Of Ever
So go ahead and indulge on those Twinkies you stockpiled. Don’t worry about that 45-day expiration window – still good, especially when stirring coffee.
Jay-Z Favoring the Samsung Galaxy
Well, there goes the iPhone/iOS hip hop neighborhood. Jay-Z has a new release dropping on July 4, and if you’re a Samsung Galaxy device kind of music lover, then you can download Magna Carta Holy Grail for free. Using the Magna Carta Holy Grail app, the first million Galaxy users can partake of the Holy Grail.
Go to http://magnacartahol​ygrail.com for more info.
How Does This Complete the Look?!
Checking out Nordstrom’s half-yearly sale online, I saw these Nike LunarRidge OMS sneaker/boots. They’re kinda interesting, matching up the outdoors with Nike Lunar technology. They’re even more appealing at 33% off, but alas, common sizes are sold out.
Scrolling down on the shoe’s page, Nordstrom.com recommend this to “complete the look.” Really? I don’t understand how Nike Combat Core boxer briefs finishes off the look of the LunarRidge. Perhaps both the LunarRidge and Core briefs follow the description of “Breathable mesh panels allow for maximum cooling…” I don’t know what else could be common factors. I mean the colors of the shoes and boxers don’t even match!
Are There Warning Labels on Shoyu?
I never looked before, but are there warning labels on bottles of shoyu? No, not those nutritional labels, but labels stating that too much soy sauce could be lethal.