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Is KHJZ the Revenge of Justin Cruz?

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No, I’m kidding… sorta. Justin Cruz is a cool guy, but when I heard the “new” music format on 93.9, I was reminded of Justin’s time as a radio DJ (on 93.1 was it?). If I remember right, he played hits from the 80’s and 90’s, but now Justin’s making a name for himself on television and in social media circles, and 93.1 plays modern stuff. So why the change to 93.9 Jamz that plays “YOUR generation’s ol skool?”

In her Star Advertiser column, Erika Engle says it’s a:

move that will change the battleground for Honolulu’s youth-targeted radio stations.

Odd though, that the music format appears geared towards aging parents like myself and not today’s youth. I mean I heard pre-Whitney Bobby Brown at least 3 times on 93.9 already. Even odder is that 93.9 Jamz doesn’t have any DJs. It’s “jockless” according to Gregg Hammer who (was) moved to 98.5 awhile back.

@geewhy: Format switch… Check them out (jockless). We’ll still have to demolish them, although they are my brethren… Kane killed Able!less than a minute ago via TweetDeckGregg Hammer
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So it’s like an infinite loop of oldies but goodies but minus the personalities. In fact, it seems too impersonal, and I’m not sure if I can dig that. Can’t I just fire up Pandora instead?

So what happened to the personalities? According to Flash from the morning show:

all on air talent was let go. i will be fine. i am more concerned about the people w wives & kids whose career’s are in radio than me.less than a minute ago via webflashee flash
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So what’s the shakeout now? Rory and Hammer are still on 98.5 (which is good for them), but I still miss their style. I doubt I can last listening to the impersonal 93.9, playing music from “The Revenge of Justin Cruz”. So more iPod action I suppose…

Note to Self: Investigate KHJZ 93.9 Jamz

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What’s this? Another change on the Hawaii radio waves? I saw this tweet from Gregg Hammer so I need to investigate KHJZ…

KIKI is dead! 93.9 Jamz is born at 12:00 noon SHARP!less than a minute ago via Ping.fmGregg Hammer
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Was that Danno from the New Hawaii Five-O?

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Is this the back of Scott Caan's Head?Though the new Hawaii Five-O reboot has a smaller cast than LOST, I’m still not familiar with the characters or actors. But still, when this guy walked into the Counter in Kahala Saturday evening, I immediately though of Scott Caan who plays Danno. I don’t know why, and I don’t think this was him since supposedly he was on the mainland getting medical treatment for a knee injury.

But then again, Wayne Harada’s recent entertainment column said Scott was in Hawaii and back on the Five-O set, and the guy did walk kinda gimpily so maybe I bumped into “Book’em.” Either way, Happy Birthday Mr. Caan!  (Is that the back of your head?)

And since I was at the Counter, I have to include a pic of my yummy burger.

My Counter Burger

Hit or Miss?

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A vampire sheriff, a swimsuit model, and a pop diva on the comeback starring in the upcoming Battleship movie. Hit or miss?

Alexander Skarsgard, Brooklyn Decker, Rihanna

Best Buy Price Matches Their Own Prices?

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wd-price-best-buyThis may already be well known, but I’ll repeat since it’s worth it. Best Buy locations in Hawaii may have different prices from their online web site. But, you can receive the (lower) online price just by showing them the price on the Best Buy web page . They’ll in turn price match with their own web site cost.

Here’s an example. This internal Western Digital hard drive (WD10000CSRTL, SKU: 8492026) is listed for $79.99 online with a Hawaii zip code provided. But when you go to the actual store, the shelf price lists $99.99! Take a print out of the web page or even better, a real-time view on a mobile device. The clerk will then override and modify the price.

Weird.

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