Social media, when used well, can be beneficial for people across all industries. I have a lot of attorney friends who are skeptical of the purpose, ethics, and advantages of social media for their profession, but if you look around, there are a few smart guys who have used this new media in creative ways to build their brands.One such…
Ah, the wonders of Twitter. I’ve met so many new and different people through social media — especially Twitter — over the last four years, and not just in Hawaii. One of those people is Jay Terauchi (@Chef_Jay), who has Hawaii ties but is really rooted in Los Angeles. Through him, I’ve been able to meet even more interesting people…
Local company C4 Waterman has created an inflatable, vinyl paddleboard called the C4 Supsquatch that holds up to 12 surfers.
Kikaida, Hawaii’s favorite superhero, is turning 40. Watch to see how he’s still kicking monster tail and inspiring local fans after all these years.
Pixar, the studio that produced crowd pleasing favorites such as “Toy Story” and “The Incredibles,” features its first-ever female protagonist with a story of a Scottish princess named Merida in “Brave.”Merida’s look, with her bushy red locks of hair, is fabulous. The rest of the movie? Not so much.The primary conflict in “Brave” is between Merida (Kelly MacDonald) and her…
Our friends at No Way Out Entertainment, (Tony Ortiola, Cliff Pagdilao and the boys), are celebrating their 6th anniversary as an event promotions company that has made some of Honolulu’s hottest concerts and nightlife events happen. Some of the past events they’ve had a hand in producing include French Toast Fridays at The Villa, Clash of the Titans with Norin…
When did you have your first Leonard’s Bakery malasada? I think I had my first bite at about 8 years old. I don’t know where the malasadas came from or why we had them, but I remember eating the classic, hot Portuguese doughnut with sugar flying everywhere and immediately wanting another one when it was gone. My cousin Celia stopped…
Shop Good Buy What: Help Eden in Love adopt a village in Sri Lanka by shopping its “Stuff Yo Tote” sale. Pick up a special “Adopt A Village” tote for $7 and gain access to four racks of dresses, blazers, tops and accessories, all priced between $5 and $20. When: Through next Saturday. Where: Eden in Love, Ward Warehouse. Details:…
Adam Sandler is more offensive than ever in “That’s My Boy,” but does that mean there are more laughs? After playing a moronic female in last year’s horrible “Jack and Jill,” Sandler now plays the washed-up Donny Berger, whose one claim to fame is impregnating his teacher in junior high, sending her to jail for 30 years.After initially living off…
“Paradise City” by Guns N’ Roses plays over the opening credits. The audience immediately bobs their heads to the beat. Then we see Sherrie Christian (Julianne Hough) looking through her rock album collection as she rides a bus to Los Angeles. She breaks out in song, singing “Sister Christian” by Night Ranger. The bus driver starts to sing along, then…
It’s summer — for Hawaii folks, the season is often celebrated by attending a bon dance at a Buddhist temple each weekend, and there will be one for you in your neighborhood at some point. As many of you know, bon festival is a time when you honor your ancestral spirits; the dancing at the temple is done to welcome…
What went down in Kakaako last Saturday, you had to be there to understand. How one ice cream can taste like shrimp chips. How another tastes like the scent of banana. How Cap’n Crunch can exude fog. How fast whiskey ice cream can make you happy-dizzy.Nearly 100 people paid $25 each to sample 16 to 19 first-time flavors at Ice…
The newest edition of MacUpdate Bundle is amazing, with 11 solid apps for a crazy deal of $49. We’re not talking about a bunch of crappy applications with a few decent ones sprinkled in to make it sell. This time, the MacUpdate crew has assembled a solid bundle. I’ve been using several of these apps for many years, and they rock. The Rundown…
The Republik Music Festival by BAMP Project returned for a second year Saturday with an amazing lineup of bands at Kakaako Waterfront Park. Steel Pulse once again headlined the event with Slightly Stoopid, G Love and last minute additions Detour Posse and Half Pint rounding out the marathon eight-hour concert.Party picsBy Tracy Chan and Ed Morita Second Annual Republik Music…
After missing the last two poetry slams, it was fantastic to be back at Fresh Cafe Thursday evening for another summer “No Rules” slam.This month showcased songwriter Kevin Sandbloom as the featured performer. Among Sandbloom’s credits are music for the film “Once in the Life,” an appearance on the ABC Family series “Lincoln Heights,” and performances at Poetry n Motion…
“Why are we here?”It’s an age old philosophical question that man has been asking for centuries. Scientists believe we’ve evolved over thousands of years from single-celled organisms to the creatures we are today. People of faith believe that a powerful being created us all. Leave it to director Ridley Scott to come up with his own original theory.The quest for…
Here’s our newest Nonstop Tech Podcast produced by the Nonstop Tech team and entitled “Time To Buy?” In this episode, we discuss the imminent release of “Prometheus” to Starbucks’ free app of the day. @Docrock, @TChaten, and @JeromeKoehler also answer the eternal question posed to humanity: When is a good time to buy a new computer? Our picks themselves will…
Reggae group Steel Pulse returns to Hawaii for the second consecutive year to headline BAMP Project’s second annual Republik Music Festival. Last year, 7,000 people braved intermittent showers for the six-hour show that culminated with an amazing set by Steel Pulse led by front man David Hinds.Joining Steel Pulse this Saturday at Kaka’ako Park Amphitheater are Slightly Stoopid, G Love,…
Buildings define the personality of a city, even in Honolulu, where the natural environment outshines our built one. Which buildings define Honolulu?
Simply Organized (@SimplyOrganize, no “d”) recently opened at Kahala Mall, much to the delight of townies who love (or need) to clean, but weren’t too keen on driving out to Kapolei to shop for cool organization products.As my OCD friends, Muriel Taira and Jennifer Lieu (@Jlieu) can tell you, I need to organize. Constantly. My piles of paperwork and pure…
We had a chance to chat with Kalei Stern, director of the Omidyar Fellows Program, a new leadership development program for Hawaii’s next generation of leaders. The inaugural class will include 12-15 people, who over the 15-month program, will participate in various leadership development activities to develop skills needed to affect positive, lasting change in Hawaii. The program, initiated by…
Buildings define the personality of a city, even in Honolulu, where the natural environment outshines our built one. Which buildings define Honolulu? We assembled a panel of 13 of Honolulu’s most accomplished architects to decide.
Remember Mari Taketa’s recent blog about tonkatsu, where she claimed Ginza Bairin was moist, but I disputed it? Turns out, we may have both been right. I visited Bairin a long time ago, and she visited recently … probably since they installed new technology in their katsu fryer.I just found out that Bairin has started using Golden Fry Tech (GFT),…
Watch State Secrets What: Get insider tips that even kamaaina might not know about when you watch two Hawaii-centric episodes of Park Secrets, a show that veers off the beaten path to uncover amazing foods and adventures. “Hidden Beaches” explores Kauai’s lesser-known coasts, while “Hidden Hawaii” hops from a secret Oahu surf spot to a Maui rainforest and ends at…
