App breakdown: Pidgin 101
If you’ve grown up or have lived in the islands, chances are, you’ve encountered, in some way, shape or form, Pidgin English.For many, it’s the only form of language they know. For some, it’s slang at best. But for local…
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Unboxing: Speck iPad cases
I’m sure there were lots of iPads being given this Christmas, and if you got one, chances are, you’ve already tricked yours out with a cool cover or case to protect your precious cargo.There are tons of cases and covers…
Party pics: New Year’s Eve @ Aloha Tower
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New Year’s with a new dress
New Year’s Day is a couple of days away, and for me, that means a couple of things. Not only do I get together with my families and friends to reminisce about the past year, but I also go shopping…
Party pics: Climax Special Edition
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Party pics: The Villa
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Yippee for Jollibee
Jollibee is the Philippines’ top fast-food chain, so it was no surprise that it finally opened here in Waipahu. If you haven’t traveled to Asia or even heard of Jollibee, I would basically describe what they serve as American food…
The 2010 Techie Gift Guide
If you haven’t noticed by now, it’s December 16, and Christmas is, yes, eight days away. Now might be a good time to end your shopping procrastination, and self-proclaimed geek Ryan Ozawa and I are here to help you shop…
Instagram: Rad or fad?
If you’re in or around the social media sphere, chances are, you’ve noticed photos being posted from a website called “Instagram“.Instagram, as described by the app maker, is “a fast, beautiful and fun way to share your life with friends…
‘Five-0’ Preview: ‘Hana ‘a‘a Makehewa’
Hawaii Five-0 Christmas. Photo courtesy CBS.Very special holiday episodes are a hit or miss gamble for any television series, and are most often misses. But a “Christmas in Hawaii” theme might just offer the right balance of camp and sentimentality…
Favorite rainy-day pastimes
If you’re in or around the Hawaiian Islands today, you’re aware that we’re in the midst of bad weather. Last night, the National Weather Service reported heavy rainfall and thunderstorms would be hitting the island, which brought me to thinking…
With age comes change in alcoholic taste
Now that it’s December, and many of us are in the mood for holiday cheer, my girlfriends and I have been trying to spend more time together. Recently, we were at Formaggio Wine Bar for a “just because” get together to…
Building an engaged online community
What does it take to build an online community? What does it take to engage that community and keep them coming back? When Nonstop Honolulu was launched on Aug. 23, 2010, we asked ourselves that same question, and while we’re…
‘Five-0’ Preview: ‘Palekaiko’
Alex O'Loughlin and Daniel Dae Kim on 'Hawaii Five-0.' Image courtesy CBS.I know I wasn’t alone last week in feeling “Hawaii Five-0” withdrawal, with CBS airing the season’s first rerun. Sure, it was the episode that featured Kukui High School,…
‘Live in Your Light’ makes Mashable.com
It was only a few months ago when Ryan Gonzalez and I took the trek up Makapu’u Lighthouse trail to try our hands at shooting a music video with our shiny new iPhone 4.Since then, the video has seen spotlight…
Look what I snagged: Black Friday goods
Thanksgiving is a day where many pause to give thanks. Although I’m thankful about my blessings, after that big turkey dinner, my Thanksgiving is typically spent prepping for Black Friday shopping.If you watched my featured episode on Cat Chat, I…
‘Five-O’ Preview: ‘Hao Kanaka’
The closest we’ve come so far to meeting the ex-wife of Det. Danny “Danno” Williams (Scott Caan) is the “Psycho” ringtone on his cell phone. But this week, we finally meet her.Danno’s ex, Rachel, is played by Australian film and…
Shack Waikiki: local vs. Mainland battle
On Sunday night at The Shack Waikiki, Skytzo and Side Bang productions held the first local versus Mainland emcee battle to showcase Hawaii’s hip-hop scene. Osna Ronquilio coordinated the event and said he and other hip-hop feens wanted to create…
Partygoers go crazy for Rev Run @ Crazybox
Crazybox at the Waikiki Edition was packed to capacity on Thursday to celebrate the birthday of legendary emcee Rev Run from Run-DMC. Rev Run and Lenny Kravitz’s cousin, DJ Ruckus, flew in all the way from New York City. Everyone…
‘Five-0’ Preview: “Po‘ipu”
Hawaii’s own Kelly Hu returns to “Hawaii Five-0” this week as the islands prepare to host an international “Aid Summit.” The task force is tasked with the protection of General Pak — a ruthless dictator — following an attempt on his life.Pak…
Shirt the kids’ first event in Hawaii
There was a full house this past Saturday at Fresh Cafe for the Shirt The Kids Foundation (STK) concert.The Shirt The Kids Foundation started as a project by Pnoy Apparel in 2008, and soon developed into a organization with a lifelong…
Weekend wrap up: SF Giants & the spa
My weekend started Friday at Apartment3 for their black and orange party. Flash is a big fan of the San Francisco Giants, and in celebration of their recent World Series win, all Apartment3 employees were decked out in the Halloween…
A movement: First Lady launch
A full house of female musicians, entrepreneurs and artists came to the Honolulu Design Center this past Thursday to celebrate First Lady the Movement, a female empowerment organization that started in 2008.Founder Donna Mae Rizando started the creative collective after she…
Cali runaround: SAN
After San Francisco, then L.A., the last stop of my trip was San Diego, which holds a special place in my heart. Not only do I have family and friends there (like Chanelle, my best friend since 1st grade), but…
‘Five-0’ Preview: “Mana‘o”
It was only a matter of time before “Hawaii Five-0” featured a luau. The good news is, we’ll see a good, old fashioned imu. The bad news is, said imu was used to cook a cop.Episode nine is titled “Mana‘o,”…
Cali runaround: LAX
So continuing from my last Cali post, after San Francisco, my girl Chanelle and I traveled down to Los Angeles. Now L.A. is known for a lot of things: celebrities, the Lakers, places to eat, places to shop and most…
‘Five-0’ Ratings Up
“Ho‘apono,” the seventh episode of the new “Hawaii Five-0,” drew 360,000 more viewers compared to last week, despite battling for eyeballs with Game 5 of the World Series on another network.According to preliminary Nielsen ratings reported by CBS, last night’s…
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‘Five-0’ Preview: “Ho‘apono”
“Hawaii Five-0” has demonstrated itself to be a great showcase of both striking Hawaii locations and colorful guest stars, and tonight’s episode does not disappoint in either department.“Ho‘apono,” Episode 7, finds a Navy SEAL on the run, testing the loyalty…
Cali runaround: SFO
I love California, and no matter how crazy my stays are, I always seem to go back for more. California has been so good to me, always giving me things to do, allowing me to meet the coolest cats ever,…
Party pics: Paparazzi Halloween
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Port de Nice: Touring Monaco and Monte Carlo
After leaving Barcelona, our ship set sail to Port de Nice located on the south east coast of France on the Mediterranean sea.This stop had lots to offer including a tour through the Principality of Monaco and a drive on…
Latest ‘Five-0’ ratings down, looking up
Last night’s episode of “Hawaii Five-0” was a fun one, giving a little more depth to the character of Kono Kalakaua (Grace Park) — even with the requisite bikini scene. But despite a parade of guest stars and the usual array…
‘Hawaii Five-0’ Preview: ‘Ko‘olauloa’
The last episode of ‘Hawaii Five-0’ gave female fans a full serving of hunky Det. Steve McGarrett (Alex O’Loughlin). Next week, the spotlight will turn to Kono Kalakaua (Grace Park). And yes, her wardrobe will include another bikini.The Five-0 task…
‘Hawaii Five-0’ gets full season
‘Hawaii Five-0’ earned a full-season order from CBS today, alongside all four of its other new fall shows.Of course, there was little doubt the show would get a full pickup, as it’s been widely declared this season’s top new network…
Barcelona, Spain: Home of Gaudí and Picasso
Day three in port took us to Barcelona, the second largest city of Spain after Madrid, with a population of just over 1.6 million. After one day at sea and a whirlwind in LaGoulette, we were looking forward to something…
‘Hawaii Five-0’ ratings fall, for now
Last night’s episode of ‘Hawaii Five-0’ was perhaps the best yet, but alas, the promise of romance for Det. Steve McGarrett (Alex O’Loughlin) and a guest appearance by Masi Oka of ‘Heroes’ fame were not enough to extend the show’s…
HIFF over the weekend
It’s the 30th anniversary of the Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) at Dole Cannery Theatres. Over 200 films were submitted, and I was able to watch five films over the weekend. The thing that I love about HIFF is that…
‘Hawaii Five-0’ again tops DVR charts
Det. McGarrett (Alex O'Loughlin) reconnects with Lt. Catherine Rollins (Michelle Borth) on this week's 'Hawaii Five-0.' —Photo courtesy CBSThe latest Nielsen ratings out today reveal that CBS’ “Hawaii Five-0” was again the most played-back show last week, taking the top…
Exploring Tunis: From Port to the Medina
Our second day aboard the Ocean Princess took us off the beaten path to a port located on the Mediterranean coast of Northern Africa called La Goulette in the capital city of Tunis.Known for it’s export on flowers and manufacturing…
Inside view: The Waikiki Edition hotel
I got to take an inside peek at The Waikiki Edition, a new boutique hotel operated by the Marriott. The concept of the small luxe hotel, conceptualized by hipster designer Ian Schrager and part of a chain of Edition hotels,…
Cruising Europe: Sorrento, Capri and Pompeii
A full night’s rest on board the Ocean Princess brings us to our first port in Sorrento, Italy. Excursions for the day took us from Sorrento to Capri to enjoy the town, food and people then a boat ride to…
Party pics: HIFF opening night gala
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Twenty-four hours to Italy
It’s 3:04 a.m. on Thursday, October 14 and we’re in the middle of the Mediterranean ocean on our way to our first port, Sorrento/Capri, Italy.It was a whirlwind of a trip, including stopovers in three different airports along the way.…
‘Hawaii Five-O’ Preview: ‘Nalowale’
CBS has just released a preview clip from the next new episode of “Hawaii Five-0,” airing Monday, Oct. 18. The network certainly knows its audience, including a photo of a shirtless Alex O’Loughlin and teasing, “Things heat up on ‘Hawaii…
Sunday fun day
Usually I have Sundays off, and I try to do something productive, whether it’s cleaning my room, getting work done, spending time with family, etc. This past Sunday, I decided to take advantage of my day off by getting some…
Private: Hawaii to Rome: Tweeting across the globe
We’re heading to Italy! On the heels of a spectacular wedding yesterday, my wife Melanie and I are heading to Europe for our honeymoon.Our trip starts today with the first leg of our flight going to Vancouver, Canada, with a…
Fashionista’s Market Closet Swap
Fashionista’s Market CEO Alyssa Fung is probably one of the hardest working women I know. She runs a successful fashion business and still has time to do events to help others. What started off to be a small fundraiser soon…
All Dolled Up @ Pearl
All my ladies out there know that having a spa day with the gals can get a little pricey. So if you are a girl that would love to have a night out with minimal testosterone, while trying out free…
‘Hawaii Five-0’: The cameras
Ever wonder how big productions achieve those beautiful visuals? Ever think about what goes into a scene that flows well?Being a shooter, I’ve read “The Five C’s of Cinematography” and try to apply them in my own projects:Camera AnglesCuttingCompositionClose-UpsContinuityWhile story…
