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Nonstop Honolulu Coming Monday

August 20th, 2010 · 13 Comments · Events, Food, Media, The Web

“If there’s buzz, we’re on it.” So says Diane Seo today, in announcing NonstopHonolulu.com, which she hopes will be the city’s “main online source for eating, nightlife and events.” The site is rising from the ashes of a former shining star. When the Honolulu Advertiser and Honolulu Star-Bulletin morphed into the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, one of [...]

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CitizenGulf Hawaii to Benefit Gulf Coast

August 20th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Events, Hawaii

New Orleans and the Gulf Coast region were still recovering from Hurricane Katrina five years ago when the BP oil spill further devastated its communities. Next week, events are being held across the country to help fishing families find a new, more sustainable future by providing an educational program for their children. In Hawaii, CitizenGulf [...]

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“LOST” Talk at SXSW Interactive

August 19th, 2010 · No Comments · Events, Lost, Technology

Two great flavors may be coming together next March: “LOST” and SXSW Interactive. Doug Meacham and Amy Greenlaw, two fellow fans and geeks, are proposing a panel that focuses on the “transmedia storytelling aspects” of “LOST.” “If you aren’t familiar with ‘transmedia storytelling,’ it’s just a fancy term for telling stories across multiple platforms,” Doug [...]

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“LOST” Meetup in Waikiki on Aug. 25

August 16th, 2010 · No Comments · Events, Hawaii, Lost

One of the many things “LOST” fans have to look forward to this month is the release of “LOST: The Complete Connection” on DVD and Blu-Ray. To celebrate, several local fans are getting together next Wednesday, Aug. 25, at Giovanni Pastrami in Waikiki. The event is the brainchild of Ed “NctrnlBst” Morita and will be [...]

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“Hā” Celebrates First Birthday

August 15th, 2010 · No Comments · Art, Events, Family, Music, Social Media, Video

The “Breath of Life” blew out a big candle last night. One year ago, the Polynesian Cultural Center unveiled its new evening show, “Hā: Breath of Life.” The ambitious, 90-minute production took three years and $3 million to prepare. And by all accounts, it was worth it. The show staged its first anniversary performance this [...]

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LOST Conference Cancelled

August 14th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Events, Hawaii, Lost

Even though there’s a lot for “LOST” fans to be excited about this month, some bad news emerged this week: “LOST: The Conference” has been cancelled. The event was the brainchild of David Lavery and Lynnette Porter, and was planned to run alongside the Hawaii International Conference on Arts & Humanities in January. But the [...]

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Healthier Cooking for Kids in Kahala

August 8th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Events, Family, Food

It’s astonishing what kids will eat, and how much of it. But as a dad to three keiki, I can tell you that I’m not always proud of the things they put in their mouths. If you’re like me, you might want to check out “The Kids Food Adventure,” a national children’s food tour that’s [...]

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Hawaii Hosting Pokemon World Championships

July 27th, 2010 · No Comments · Events, Hawaii, Pop Culture

I’m still recovering from Comic-Con (and I’ve already preregistered for 2011), but one of the millions of geeky sights burned in my brain from the massive expo floor is the persistent popularity of Pokémon. The video game, the cartoon, the trading cards… the whole Japanese brand turned global phenomenon. There were more than a few [...]

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Comic-Con, Here We Come!

July 20th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Events, Podcasting, Pop Culture

In a few hours, my wife and I will be taking a red-eye flight from Honolulu through San Francisco to San Diego, where we’ll be attending our third Comic-Con. Dubbed “the geek prom” by some, this massive event draws well over 120,000 people each year. We weren’t planning on being one of them. Previously, “LOST” [...]

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Blogger’s Bento Book a Blast

July 3rd, 2010 · 3 Comments · Books, Events, Food, People, The Web

Local blogger Crystal “Pikko” Watanabe is a guru in the way of the bento — the traditional Japanese meal in a box. I became a fan through her many incredible “LOST”-themed bento creations, which were regularly featured on KITV‘s morning show. But there’s a lot more to bento making, which is a true culinary art. [...]

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