Looking to get a beginner’s flash to go along with my DSLR camera. The Canon Speedlite 430EX II looks good enough for me and is on sale at Amazon through January 16.
Subject change: the LinkWithin related posts and images are so random.
Has Jennifer Love Hewitt lost it? Is she making a play to get back in the limelight with her latest interview on the George Lopez talk show, Lopez Tonight? Yikes!
I gotta admit that Sony’s new “web cam,” the Bloggie, is kinda cool. Here’s a vid of the unboxing of a Bloggie. That 360-degree lens is wild!
As long time Pulpconnection readers know, I write about visits to local shopping malls and often poke fun at the things I see. I have no connections or insider knowledge of these shopping venues, instead reporting back what I publicly observe while strolling around. Coincidentally, Windward Mall has taken the brunt of my ribbing since I frequent there and have seen changes in the mall over the years.
This led to a phone call from the General Manager of Windward Mall, Jonathan Kim. The GM personally called to provide background about the shops in the mall, the effects of the tough economy, and plain and simple, that business happens. Wow! That’s absolutely great! No, not the part about the tough economy affecting business, but the fact that the GM himself found time to reach out to someone who’s shown interest in Windward Mall. He even offered the opportunity for future discussions about the mall. Now that’s caring, and I applaud the management of Windward Mall for this outreach!
What would be even cooler is to see the mall take part in social media opportunities in these times. There’s already a @windwardmall Twitter account so they’re on their way. Maybe something like the recent Pono Media promotion with McDonalds for the newly renovated Pa`ina Ko`olau Food Court with Road Runner wifi access might be a successful way to tap into the social media market. Hawaii does have a fair share of representation in Twitvite’s top users and having tweetups at the Food Court might be a way to magnify all the good things that are happening at the mall that cares.
You ever wonder what’s the caffeine content in your drink? Here’s a great poster that shows how much caffeine buzz you’ll get from a variety of popular drinks.
I didn’t think Starbuck’s java would be so potent, even at 12 oz of the brew. So that 16-oz grande must really get you popping! Usually, the little canned Starbucks Doubleshot gets me jumpy, but that’s still weaker than most vendors’ coffees. I’m guessing that the iced coffee at Starbucks has essentially the same caffeine content as its hot counterpart. I wonder how my preferred Royal Mills Iced Cappuccino rates?
And what memories! Royal Mills Kona Espresso was so good, but now remembering the taste alludes me. 🙁
I haven’t bought a pair of basketball shoes since I retired from the game, but these Air Max LeBron VII Dunkman Editions might change my mind.
The pulpy family called in to report the filming of LOST at the Bishop Museum. Amongst the kids exploring Hawaiiana and the scientific wonders of a volcano, Henry Ian Cusick aka Desmond was spotted on set which was decked out like a wedding. So perhaps Penny is on island too?
Since the crew is working and on the clock, I won’t be surprised if we’d be dissed by Desmond again. Anyone at the Halekulani to see if Sonya Walger was there for brunch? Now that Fast Forward is on hiatus, she has some LOST time to spare.
Update: I am so lost on the lawn with this LOST sighting. As usual, the Hawaii Blog has the bestest and accuratest info about what went down. Twasn’t Desmond there for his nuptials but for the nuptials of Ms. Hawking.
Update 2: the Hawaii Blog has more information about this scene which isn’t a wedding after all.
Even with all the improvements, facelifts, and store openings at Windward Mall, there’s always that pessimist’s view of the venerable mall. What am I talking about? See for yourself.
Was this Hawaiian Tel?
Formerly Foot Locker.
And it looks like the Lady Foot Locker is going.
But don’t worry, business at  Zakka Avenue is kicking.
And of course, this curiosity of the mall, Scrambled, which sells mixed up cereal.
I’m not so sure the mall denizens are ready for Scrambled’s post modern treats…
You heard about “more mature” women aka cougars courting younger guys? Who knew cougars could party so much that they’d be banned? The fun ship line of Carnival Cruises has had enough of cougar-themed cruises and is disallowing anymore cougar outings.
Sorry, but there won’t be any more group cocktail party before dinner each night, help hooking up for shore excursions, and the requisite hot tub party on Carnival cruises.
What’s a cougar to do? Their natural instinct of survival is telling them to migrate to Royal Caribbean International cruises, that’s what.
What? Twilight isn’t purely fictional? No, I’m not talking about invincible, gorgeous vampires or shape shifting Native Americans, but the home of the Volturi. Volterra is a real Italian town where scenes from New Moon were actually filmed.
And since the Twilight series is a hot topic, Volterra is capitalizing on its fame by offering Twilight themed tours of the town. For about $36, you can visit the Piazza dei Priori, walk the stone streets, learn about the history of Volterra, meet faux Volturi vampires, and even take pictures with them!
For travel details, check out Volterraitaly.com.
Why not? Here’s a sample from the popular selling calendar.
