Starbucks Ala Moana from 3-26
Today is March 27, 2014 and should mark the opening of the Starbucks kiosk at Ala Moana. But these are pictures from @yoda808 from yesterday, 3-26-2014.
Baylor’s Sheer Uniforms Inspiring Next Generation Kicks?
I gotta hand it to Adidas and the Baylor men’s basketball team. Come Tournament time, both rev it up. Gold and green become an ultra bright neon yellow. Attention getters for both the basketball program and the Adidas brand.
This year though, Adidas went lighter, not just in color hue but in material opacity. Supposedly, Baylor’s unis for this March Madness run is sheer. It’s difficult to tell how sheer from pictures, but if you have the luxury of being up close and personal (or get a tight zoom via HDTV), you may notice some previously unnoticed bulges and bodily parts.
But really, never mind the transparency of the uniforms. How does this affect the kicks world? Well, how about making sheer kicks. Strong enough and supportive enough but yet have some kind of see-through aspect. You’ve seen the explosive growth of colorfully designed socks, right? Why not take that to the next level, by showcasing these socks through your shoes. A Nike sock with a huge swoosh on your foot that peeks through your shoe? The sock can become another canvas to incorporate in kicks design. Maybe Nike Flyknit technology is headed that way.
All I know is that I’d prefer sheer kicks compared to sheer uniforms.
May the Infrareds Be Ever in Your Favor
You know that line from the Hunger Games, “May the odds be ever in your favor.” Believe it.
Case in point. The Air Jordan 3 Retro “Infrared 23” launched on March 8, 2014. As expected, this well-hyped shoe sold out in no time. Although sites showed inventory, trying to add a pair to your cart was impossible. So that was that…or so I thought.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014. A day off to do errands including a trip to Ala Moana. On my way out, I stop by Champs Sports downstairs. Yes, that revitalized spot where shoes aren’t displayed against a wall (I’m still getting used to that). But there it was, a display of the Infrared. I inquired and was told their shipment finally arrived that morning. Size 10? Last pair. May the odds be ever in your favor.
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.
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
