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16 Jun 2011 2 Comments

Waianae to Join America’s Byways

A group of community leaders convened at Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center yesterday to include Waianae’s stretch of Farrington Highway in the National Scenic Byways Program. The program’s network of 150 scenic routes across the U.S. are coined “America’s Byways.”

The program, sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration, fosters ground-up, community collaboration in recognizing, preserving and enhancing select roads across the nation. As a part of this network, Farrington Highway would see much-needed federally funded improvements, while giving visitors an off-the-beaten-path kind of experience.

01 Jun 2011 No Comments

Beastie Boys, Foo Fighters keep it simple, solid

Two bands that I have been a fan of for over a decade have recently released new albums. Back in April, rock band Foo Fighters put out Wasting Light. This past month, hip-hop trio Beastie Boys unveiled Hot Sauce Committee Part Two.

These two music acts share quite a few things in common. Both share management and publicity firms (SAM and Nasty Little Man, respectfully). Both also worked with web developer Lee Martin and online audio platform SoundCloud to stream their latest albums for free before their official release dates.

The most important quality Beastie Boys and Foo Fighters share: In an age where mediocrity and 15-minute fame reign supreme, both have beaten the odds in remaining active—and successfully so, thanks to superb marketing (tasteful – not to Lady Gaga proportions), loyal fans and modern legendary status.

So it should come as no surprise that both bands managed to put out equally solid albums… emphasis on “should.” I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from each new release—the Boys’ last record was an instrumental; the Foos’ Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace (2007) was an overall disappointment. They sure cast aside my doubts in a one-two punch.

The best part? They keep it simple.

25 May 2011 No Comments

‘Bridesmaids’: A Lesson in Self-Determination

A Judd Apatow comedy starring several “Saturday Night Live” cast members, the film Bridesmaids is full of laughs. Surprisingly enough, though, there were some striking moments in this film. In fact, there was a basic life lesson I took away from it: your life is in your hands.

If you don’t like spoilers, look away now!

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12 May 2011 No Comments

30 Day Song Challenge: Days 21-30

It’s about time I finish this challenge. Technically, this should have been done sometime last month, but life got in the way and I forgot about posting a song every day. Here’s the grand finale—the last ten songs: Day 21: A song I listen to when I’m happy “Tell ‘Em” – Sleigh Bells This song [...] [ Read More → ]

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18 Apr 2011 No Comments

30 Day Song Challenge: Days 16-20

Catching up and continuing on with the 30 Day Song Challenge, here are picks number 16-20. If you’ve never heard of this Facebook meme, check out my first blog post on this series. Day 16 – A song that I used to love but now hate “This Is Such A Pity” Weezer Hate is a [...] [ Read More → ]

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