Air Jordan X Blowout
Aw man, this is not how you want to see Air Jordans perform.
But getting an apology from His Airness is pretty cool.
Starbucks on #327
After hearing about the future Starbucks kiosk at Ala Moana near Centre Court, I had to take a peek. This is the view from above on the third floor.
The kiosk is on the main floor of Ala Moana, technically level two. It’s not exactly where Aroma Caffe was, more towards Nordstrom, but it is huge for a “kiosk.” I’m guessing there will be outdoor seating but coverage from the sunlight would be needed. There may be some seating under the roofed area but can’t really tell yet as construction is on-going. And that nice black, shiny roof will be covered in bird poop soon enough.
I gotta say though, I love how Starbucks goes head-to-head with other coffee purveyors. Diagonally above this spot is the longtime Honolulu Coffee Company kiosk. If you’re seated in their outdoor seats, you have a clear view of this Starbucks. Coffee competition will get fierce starting on opening day of March 27.
If you have any pics of the progress, be sure to tweet them out using the hashtag #sbux327.
Starbucks in 10 Days
Fellow caffeine addict, Yoda808, spotted this sign at the Macy’s Starbucks location in Ala Moana (yes, that crowded one). A new Starbucks kiosk opening on March 27.
There was mention of another Starbucks in Ala Moana near centre court, but if you looked in the area, you saw no visible signs of its arrival. There was the construction of Aloha Gelato that I thought could be a Starbucks, but it actually was Aloha Gelato.
So in 10 days, a new Starbucks will have risen. Keep an eye out!
Signs of Hawaii: Short Barrel
While on a break, FBooker SK snapped this pic.
All I can say is there’s an unneeded comma after barrel. 😉
Meeting Mele
So there’s a pig hanging around the workplace. Yes, a real pig of the animal variety. She’s small (for now) and named Mele which you have to pronounce as Mayyyyleeeeeeeee.
Starbucks Spring Dash and a Year of SBUX
I guess it makes sense to make this dash easy. The chance to win a year’s of Starbucks will probably draw in many contestants.
Huffington Post Features 27 Words to Learn Before Visiting Hawaii
Oh snap, the Huffington Post has just outdone me with today’s article 27 Words To Learn Before You Visit Hawaii. My popular Pulpconnection post only features 21 Slang Words You Should Know Before Visiting Hawaii. Oh wait, I can’t count it seems. I have Parts 1 and 2 of the series with a total of 24 words, but still I’m three short!
Let’s quickly compare our lists of words you need to know before visiting Hawaii. Here’s HuffPo’s 27 words with Pulpconnection matches bolded:
- Aloha
- Mahalo
- KÅkua
- Mauka
- Makai
- Poke
- Windward
- Leeward
- Pono
- Vog
- Haole
- Howzit
- Honu
- Ohana
- Ono
- Malasada
- Da kine
- KamaÊ»Äina
- Keiki
- Lanai
- Pau
- Wahine
- KÄne
- Lei
- Pupu
- Auntie & Uncle
- Shaka
So we have eight matches of our respective lists. My other local phrase contenders are:
- lua
- shark bait
- “small world”
- “where you went grad?†or “what school you went?â€
- poho
- Zippys
- lolo
- pakalolo
- mahu
- malo, mawashi, or mankini
- sukebe
- brah
- B-52 cockroach
- fut
- ainokea
- talk story
Of course, I’m preferential to my Pulpconnection lists, but it’s all good or is it “it’s all pono.” 😉
Mo bettah, I stay go make Part 3 of da kine list wit dese ones:
- Au-rite
- Mean
- Can/No can
- Shoots
- We go
- No ack
- Scrap
- K den
- Hapa
- Bobora
- K-bar
- Small kine
- Moke
- Choke
- Okole
- Like/No Like
- chillax’n
When You Need to Lube
The belt of your Horizon treadmill like the GS1050T model, then this silicon lube is for you.
Horizon Fitness Silicone Treadmill Belt Lubricant
Getting Ready for A Feast of Crows
Game of Thrones Season 4 is coming up in April. Although it’s technically the fourth season of the series, the storyline continues from the latter half of Book 3, A Storm of Swords. If you want to jump forward and see what lies ahead in Westeros, there’s Book 4, A Feast for Crows
Did Peet’s Kailua Peter Out?
This is purely speculation based on appearances only, but the new Peet’s location in Kailua seems to have petered out. Previously, there had been a banner announcing the coming of Peet’s. That banner is now gone (although hopefully temporarily). The store is still not in business, but there is a piece of paper posted on the door (couldn’t see the sign from the street).
One day, I have to peek in the window to see what’s up. Online, Peet’s job listings don’t show Hawaii (at all) so that’s not telling, and the locator listing doesn’t show any in Hawaii even though Peet’s is in Waikiki. I’m hoping Peet’s is still coming to Kailua.
Starbucks Black Is Back
Remember back in the day when joining the Starbucks Gold program got you a black membership card? Then in 2009, the Gold program was revamped as the Starbucks Rewards program and with it came a new gold card. There’s even a newer, sparkly gold card, but if you’re like me, you kinda miss that simple black look. Or maybe gold is just played out with iPhones, Pop Tarts, and more.
If you’re yearning for some simplicity, Starbucks now has a special edition card that’s mostly black. The iconic mermaid is there providing some visual contrast.
I don’t know how long these will be available, but for now, Starbucks black is back.
The Meaning of Mahu Now Available
Now available on local newsstands is the March 2014 issue of Mana. The feature – the meaning of mahu.
Seemingly, the subject of mahu is highly sought after, reviewing the analytics and popular search terms for Pulpconnection. Can’t believe how many visitors view my post, 21 Slang Words You Should Know Before Visiting Hawaii (Part 1), looking for a definition of mahu.
Shoots, den! Go take a look.