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Ultimate Black Friday Deals for Geeks

Gee Why — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:18:45 +0000

Gizmodo has thoughtfully assembled this mega list of Black Friday specials for the geeks.Similar Posts:

Introducing Jewelry by Allison Jennifer

Gee Why — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:10:27 +0000

If you love hand crafted jewelry, be sure to check out the creations by Allison Jennifer. These two sisters infuse their contrasting styles into their jewelry which will be available at the following Hawaii craft fairs:

Saturday, November 21, 2009 Ka’elepulu Elementary School
Saturday, December 5, 2009 Ali’iolani Elementary School
Saturday, December 12, 2009 Aiea Elementary School

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Holiday Gift Guide: Susan Boyle’s I Dreamed a Dream

Gee Why — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:52:17 +0000

The upcoming CD from British sensation Susan Boyle will be a globally welcomed gift according to pre-order sales figures from Amazon.com. Susan’s debut CD releases on November 24, 2009 and is setting new records for Amazon.

Wouldn’t Mom love a Susan Boyle CD to sing along with I Dreamed a Dream? Similar Posts:

Bella Is Boring?

Gee Why — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:41:49 +0000

According to movie reviews of New Moon, Bella is a real drag in the movie, bringing the whole show down.

I’m waiting for reviews from our Pulp readers to hear what they thought.Similar Posts:

Who’s Going to New Moon?

Gee Why — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:27:50 +0000

Who’s going to see New Moon this weekend?
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TEDxHonolulu Videos on YouTube

Gee Why — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:01:32 +0000

Some of the presentations from TEDxHonolulu are coming online via the TEDxTalk channel on YouTube. You can now watch Henk Rogers.

Henk Rogers (not sure what’s up with the video).

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[re]think Hawaii in Video

Gee Why — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:06:58 +0000

Watch the [re]think Hawaii experience in video. Great stuff!

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Have Mercy, Another Meeting

Gee Why — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:10:28 +0000

Just taking a break from yet another set of meetings at work. Some, okay most, of these are simply painful.

Break’s over, bring on the suffering.

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Is Dancing with the Stars Done?

Gee Why — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:15:07 +0000

Season 9 of Dancing with the Stars is over in my opinion. For me, my favorites have been eliminated leaving a DWTS Finals of Mya, Donny Osmond, and Kelly Osbourne. I wondered if the fans would pick Osmond or Osbourne. They picked both in the Week 9 semifinals, leaving Joanna Krupa as a surprising elimination.

Very discouraging. If Mya doesn’t win it all then even more discouraging for the DWTS series. Seriously, Donny and Kelly better than Joanna or Mya? I don’t think so, but what’s clear is that popularity is cresting. Forget actual ability. What would you think if Donny or Kelly won the mirrorball trophy? The show’s credibility would be shot, perhaps even jeopardizing the show’s future. Yes, Dancing with the Stars wants fan votes but so much so to disregard the quality of dancing?

Sadly, watch Joanna and Derek dance their final dance.

Some notes. Since Derek hinted at his Finals Freestyle routine, he and Joanna should do it, record it, and share on YouTube. There will be a new DWTS pro champion joining the ranks of Derek Hough, Julianne Hough, Mark Ballas, Cheryl Burke, and Alec Mazo. Even though Season 9 is over for me, looking ahead to season 10, how about picking a blogger to compete? Sure, not a mainstream musician, actor, or athlete, but it would be interesting to see the fan force from social media. Could a top blogger garner enough online votes to keep up in the popularity contest?Similar Posts:

Peer News Wants Hawaii’s News

Gee Why — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:02:19 +0000

Hawaii-based startup Peer News, founded by eBay’s Pierre Omidyar, announced some big news today.

We are creating a Honolulu-based local news service that will produce original, in-depth reporting and analysis of local issues in Hawaii.

One of the first steps for this endeavor is finding an editor. So if you have the skills and passion, an opportunity awaits!

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2009 Word of the Year: Unfriend

Gee Why — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:00:19 +0000

The New Oxford American Dictionary has named its 2009 Word of the Year, and it is “unfriend.”

unfriend – verb – To remove someone as a “friend” on a social networking site such as Facebook.

That wasn’t already a word? Unfriend beat out contenders like netbook, tramp stamp, and tweetup.

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Welcoming Farmers Insurance Hawaii in January

Gee Why — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:00:18 +0000

Starting January 2010, AIG Hawaii will change its name to Farmers Insurance Hawaii. That’s the exciting change hinted at in their commercial.

I guess their blue Prius will be black and red following the color scheme of this Farmers Insurance Hawaii lunch bag.

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Love Food? Love Pictures of Food?

Gee Why — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:32:06 +0000

If you love food and especially love sharing pictures of food then Foodspotting is for you. Submit pics of your favorite dishes and check out all the other yumminess. Like dishes you see? Then “nom” it.

Currently Foodspotting is in its early stages and is available via the web only. An iPhone app is expected in December to make food spotting even easier.

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All You Need Is Love

Gee Why — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:24:31 +0000

Since you’re ready for love & peace and unity, you know that All You Need Is Love. That’s the name of the Christmas CD you get at Starbucks with a purchase of $15 or more. This four-track CD features:

Playing for Change
U2
Dave Matthews
John Legend

With your purchase and CD gift, Starbucks will donate $1 to the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa. Go ahead and indulge. It’s not that hard to spend $15 at Starbucks. Why not try the new Caramel Brulee Latte and get a bag of the Christmas Blend? Like this.

I got my love, how about you?Similar Posts:

The Difficulty of 3 on Dancing with the Stars

Gee Why — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:45:01 +0000

In competitions, “threes” are difficult and somewhat elusive, hitting a three point shot in basketball, getting a triple in baseball, scoring three goals for a hat trick, bowling a turkey, winning a triple crown just to name a few. In the semifinals of Dancing with the Stars, the four remaining couples had to perform an unprecedented three dances to see which three would make it to the DWTS Finals.

Donny Osmond and Kym Johnson fought off wardrobe problems in their ballroom routine but came back in their Latin and Knockout numbers. Scoring wise, Donny finished last, but you never know how the fans will rally.

Or will more fans vote for Kelly Osbourne who had solid scores throughout the night. Kelly’s not perfect with her performances, but she connects with the people. I’m really interested to see whose fan base is now stronger, the Osmonds or the Osbournes?

Mya and Dmitry are in the zone, near perfection in the semifinals.

Their salsa was succulent and drove white dudes wild!

But you know what? I don’t care. For me, the couple has no draw power, no appeal. I don’t await their performances with anticipation. That anticipation goes to…

Derek Hough and Joanna Krupa. With dances like the futuristic paso or shirtless lambada, you don’t know what to expect from Mister Hough, but whatever it is, you know it’ll be excellent and entertaining. And did you catch his strategy at work? During the semifinals, Derek dropped hints of their freestyle in the Finals. How’s that for creating anticipation?

It was a tough night, but what’s obvious is that Mya and Joanna Krupa belong in the Finals. The last spot in the Finals will be a popularity contest between the old guard, Donny Osmond, and the new guard, Kelly Osbourne. Whose fans will vote their stars on?Similar Posts:

Holiday Gift Guide: Edward and Jacob Life Size Cutouts

Gee Why — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:15:23 +0000

Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner in your house? You wish! Or maybe not…

Celebrate this Christmas with Twilight’s Edward and Jacob with these life size cutouts! Available at Nordstrom for $33 each, you can get your hands on your own dreamy vampire and hunky werewolf. Whatever fantasies you enact with Team Edward and Team Jacob is purely up to you.

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Ready for Love & Peace and Unity?

Gee Why — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:41:35 +0000

This holiday season are you ready for love & peace and unity? 2009 Na Hoku Hanohano Female Vocalist of the Year, Natalie Ai Kamauu, and her husband Iolani will help get you in the spirit of the holidays with their upcoming Christmas CD, love & peace and unity.

The official release is Thursday, November 19, 2009 and features these tracks including the highly anticipated O Holy Night:

The Gift of Love
Mamacita Donde Esta Santa Claus
Jingle Bells
Away in a Manger
Count Your Blessings
Twinkle, Twinkle
O Holy Night
Santa, Bring My Baby Back to Me
I Wonder as I Wander
Children Go Where I Send Thee
He Lives

And don’t forget to wish Nutmeg a Merry Christmas too!

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Facebook Better Than Sex?!

Gee Why — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:22:12 +0000

In the realm of search terms, yes, searching for “facebook” is now more popular than looking up the term “sex.”

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Team Twilight on the Cover of Entertainment Weekly

Gee Why — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:50:56 +0000

Catch the cover of this week’s Entertainment Weekly featuring the Team Twilight trio known as Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart, and Robert Pattinson?

The uncensored interview was pretty boring, but with New Moon releasing in 5 days, why not capitalize on the craze? Just like what I’m doing with this blog post!

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Recent Promos

Gee Why — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:40:01 +0000

Some recent promotions I’ve seen or heard about.

Buffmama.org. Saw the Buffmama mobile driving around, so I had to look it up. Buffmama is a personalized fitness trainer whose motto is “It’s not as hard as you think.”
Knockouts Haircuts for Men. Coming to Hawaii soon I suppose since there’s a truck driving around emblazoned with the Knockouts logo and models.
Who Is John Scott? You read the story about the 74-year old guy slapping stickers around that ask “Who is John Scott?” If I ever start making “What is Pulpconnection?” stickers, someone please stop me.

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