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New Movies Based on Old Favorites

What’s old is new again especially in the movie biz. Some old favorites are making their appearances on the big screen in the near future.

The DC Comics youthful superhero group, the Teen Titans, will be one of them. These will be the older Titans, not the young ones featured on the Cartoon Network. Nightwing, Cyborg, Starfire, Raven, Changeling… wonder if Terra will make an appearance. Deathstroke the Terminator got to be in there.

I’d have to question the decision to make the Thundercats into a full length movie. Yes, the Thundercats led by Lion-O (what creative names). You remember Panthro, Tygra, Cheetara, and everyone’s favorite Jaga. I forget their Jar Jar Binks-like sidekick’s name. Wait, found it, his name is Snarf according to the Ultimate Thundercats Webpage (thanks!).

You want a nostalgic flashback? Here you go. The beginning of the Thundercats cartoon.

All I can say is Thundercats ho!!

How Do You Do Construction in Downtown Hawaii?

Say you got to do some major construction work in Downtown Honolulu, Hawaii like removing water storage tanks from an apartment building. How do you do that with the busy streets and all the high rises around?

You get fancy and go vertical using a helicopter for airlifting.




Don’t worry, no one was harmed during this maneuver and as a precaution Alakea Street was blocked off and a bunch of lawyers were on hand ready to pounce on any mishaps.

Thanks to Pulpconnection’s legal contacts for the pics.

Starbucks Hawaii Drinks Going Layered

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One more thing about Fresno, CA… this is the first place I encountered an iced “layered” caramel macchiato. Here’s a pic showing the layers of milk and espresso in a macchiato.

In Hawaii for whatever reason, we have mixed macchiatos where the milk and espresso are stirred together while the drink is made. While I prefer the taste of the mixed version, the layered version does have a certain sex appeal to it (or is it the taboo feel of white and dark intermingling?).


But just the other day when ordering a caramel macchiato at a local Starbucks, the barista asked if I wanted my drink layered or mixed. I asked when this started and was told it was a recent movement to catch up to the Mainland (is Hawaii really behind the times compared with the Armpit of Cali?).

For a temporary time, you can get a caramel macchiato mixed or layered but eventually the layered format will be the default.

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An Apple Store for the Armpit of Cali

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Back in February 2007, Apple posted job openings for a possible store in the Armpit of Cali aka K-Fed’s Hometown aka Fresno, CA. Four months later, there now is an Apple Store for the Armpit of Cali.

This store is located in the Fashion Fair Mall where I relived my college culinary memories, eating at Tommie’s Burgers.

Maybe I have to stop poking fun at Fresno. You know “Bad boys, bad boys” Cops films there like every episode. 😉

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NetNewsWire 3.0 Is Out

My favorite feed aggregator/reader, NetNewsWire, has been updated to version 3.0. I’m trying to figure out the upgrade path and cost from my 2.x version. Is this a free upgrade? Hmmm, can’t seem to find any pricing info on upgrades.

New NetNewsWire purchases (with 1 year NewsGator Online Premium) are $30.

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Baby Dog Days Parent Favorites

Over at Baby Dog Days, there’s a meme about parent favorites. Here’s my favorites:

  • Favorite Baby Store: Baby Emporium. Ask Tom (the owner) any question. He got the answers.
  • Favorite Kids’ Clothing Store: Carters and Gymboree (tie)
  • Favorite Toy Store: Toys R Us. Just cause it’s a big place filled with toys.
  • Favorite Restaurant to Take the Kids: No matter.
  • Favorite Family Attraction: Hmmm, don’t have one…
  • Favorite Free Activity: Playing in a small swimming pool.
  • Favorite Mall: Ala Moana Center. Starbucks at both ends of the mall, the Apple Store, and a big Footlocker.
  • Favorite Beach: Bellows. A little rough waves but close by, limited access, and hot water in the showers.
  • Favorite Park: Hmmm, don’t have one…
  • Favorite Birthday Cake Bakery: Kaneohe Deluxe Bakery Haupia or Chantilly.
  • Favorite Birthday Party Activity: Bouncer (with adults joining in).


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