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Best Super Bowl commercial of the 2nd quarter goes to Taco Bell for the seniors being young.
Best Super Bowl commercial of the 2nd quarter goes to Taco Bell for the seniors being young.
Yeah, I’m a lover of kicks aka sneakers but even with this penchant, I have to question and chuckle at the design of the Jabra Solemate portable speaker. According to reviews, this small unit is tough and can deliver the tunes. But with its ridged base, well, this speaker looks like a shoe or a boot – interesting but not necessarily advancing the fashion trend. The ridged sole is functional, hiding an audio cable.
Although the Solemate looks funky (even to this shoehead), it’s gotten good reviews for its price point. So if you’re not swimming in the million$, be sure to give the Solemate a listen (and a chuckle).
In Hawaii, there’s no need for a winter jacket because it never gets that cold. But there are trips to the mainland where the point is to experience the cold of winter. Because of this, you probably don’t want to pay top dollar for the latest and greatest winter clothing trends. Enter Zappos.
Now that winter is making way for spring, Zappos is clearing out its winter wardrobe. You can find greatly discounted winter gear from Patagonia, The North Face, Columbia, and more. There are great bargins to be had and with free shipping (both ways if you don’t like your purchase), your satisfaction is guaranteed.
After looking through the huge selection from different brands, I picked up The North Face Men’s Flathead Triclimate Jacket in asphalt grey.
I like the 2-in-1 jackets with a waterproof outer shell and a removable, warm inner lining. With this flexibility, you can wear what’s needed depending on the weather. Good for snow and skiing, windy conditions, or to wear just when it’s chilly. What caught my eye was the texture of the Flathead’s textiles. The materials for both the outer and inner jackets have some tactile qualities, and I like the neutral grey with a pop of yellow. The inner jacket can easily be worn by itself, and the yellow zipper pulls add just enough accent.
A small word of caution regarding the color accuracy for this Flathead Triclimate Jacket. The yellow accent of the asphalt grey color is more mustardy than yellow. Even in the pictures I took, the yellow appears brightish, almost neon in some cases especially on the zipper pulls, but really it’s more like a Colman Mustard yellow. Even the asphalt grey color varies with the lighting, but in general, the outer jacket is a lighter shade of grey with the inner jacket a darker grey.
And because it’s from Zappos, the order shipped to Hawaii in a matter of days for free. The price? 30% off (if you catch the specials). Gotta love The North Face from Zappos.
My how butter has changed over the years. Take a look at this crock pot made for Kaukauna Klub butter. While it sounds Hawaiian, Kaukauna is from the the South Kaukauna Dairy Company in Kaukauna, Wisconsin! We found this sturdy clay crock while rummaging through old stuff and is dated 1933.
Interestingly, that Kaukauna Klub name is kinda weird if you ask me. Just alliteration or is there more to the string of KkK?
Today’s “butter” looks something like this…
You spread this body butter on your skin for the “ultimate sexy sensation.”
Which butter do you prefer?
I have seen with my very own eyes a lost American icony. Yes, I am talking about Hostess-made treats, specifically Hostess Cupcakes, unopened, in mint condition, with the expiration date good until mid-February. I have not seen Hostess treats in a big box since the days of plenty.
Where was this rarity discovered? In Guam. And brought back to the Hawaiian Islands unscathed. Miraculous!
It’s the NBA so it’s okay if picks and screens shift around a tad. But really, the magic is the finish by James Harden.
Though you have to give it to your teammates who do the dirty work like setting screens.
If you’re both a Mac and LEGO fan then this custom LEGO kit is for you.
Keep an eye out for instructions to build this set, expected within two weeks. Awesome!
Martian kicks. That’s what keeps coming to mind when I take a look at these upcoming Reebok ATV 19+ kicks.
The 19 irregular shaped “lugs” underfoot are meant to give you all-terrain grip and traction wherever you are (seemingly on extraterrestrial surfaces as well). Each lug is beveled at 28-degrees for optimal body stability.
These are seriously meant for the manliest of men. Who else could pull off wearing these funky kicks out and about. If you’re a man’s man, you can pick up a pair of the ATV 19 on February 1, 2013 for $140.
Thanks for the tip, NEENZ!
For today only (that’s Saturday, January 26, 2013), you can buy Guy Kawasaki’s latest APE (Author, Publisher, Entrepreneur-How to Publish a Book) at a steep discount. Normally $24.99 for the print version and $9.99 for the Kindle eBook, today’s special price is only $1.99 for the Kindle eBook – $1.99! As in two bucks.
On top of the cheap price, this version has recent additions telling you the simple truth of how you can write and sell your own book. I’ve started reading my copy and hey, even I can understand this foreign topic of creating a book. But don’t worry, I doubt you’ll see a Pulpconnection: The Book coming any time soon. What Guy’s laid out in the Author section has good advice to determine if you got what it takes to be an author.
There’s still time for this amazing deal, and I’m pretty sure you got two bucks to spare. Go now and buy APE: Author, Publisher, Entrepreneur-How to Publish a Book.
Ah heck, I’m feeling generous right now. Comment on this post, and I’ll gift you this book (as long as it’s still Saturday)!
Update: Congratulations to Tom for being the first (and second) commenter. You have to like the proposed title of his forthcoming literary work, How I beat the system and won stuff from Hawaii’s hippest blogger. That sounds like a definite must-read… for $1.99. 😉