Kickstart.com - Local couple creates earphones for athletes!

Frank is an active duty US Marine.  He has been deployed 8+ times, from Somalia to Iraq, and most recently to Afghanistan.  On being stationed at Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Base, he met a “local girl,” got married and settled into living in Hawaii.  So this is where the story gets interesting… “local boy makes good” because now you see, he’s rooted as a local boy.  In Hawaii, the Ironman capital of the world (Ironman World Championships are held each year on the unrelenting hot lava fields of Kailua Kona), Frank started training for Ironman races.  After completing several events, the most recent being Ironman Cozumel, he was tragically hit by a car during a training bike ride.  Hospitalized, reconstructive surgery, rehab on his left shoulder, left him resting at home and unable to train.  So…  in the months afterwards, he used his time to complete a project he had been thinking of during his long hours of training.  A set of earphones for athletes that don’t get in the way of training, enhances the training experience through high quality deep sounds, and a waterproof version for hours of swimming laps in and otherwise quiet and uneventful pool environment.  Having more willpower than money, he spent three months on three patents, three trademarks and the trade name of iRun was born. 

 

 

He has worked with designers, negotiated contracts with manufacturers and shippers, constructed a first-class website and now…   just needs the capital to mass produce the next level of iRun Earphones.  In order to “take the leap” he needs help, and thus set up this account below on Kickstarter.

 

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/irunearphones/irun-high-performance-earphonesuntangle-your-life

 

You know Frank, you know what a hard-worker he is and the amazing potential of this product.  Please forward to your friends and family for visibility, “Likes” on Facebook, and just plain getting the word out.  When making a pledge, the purchase is actually cheaper than a direct purchase through the website, with a  guaranteed delivery date in time for Christmas.  Thinking of a great Christmas present for people at work or for family members???  Please consider a pledge to get the products you want, at a “primo” price, while supporting a friend!

 

We really appreciate your support! 

Warmest and Best Alohas – Yumi and Frank

Food La La: Tiki’s anniversary party Honolulu Pulse Food blogger Lindsay Muraoka

It was great to meet Honolulu Pulse Food blogger Lindsay Muraoka, the text and great photos bellow all came from her. You can find more at http://www.honolulupulse.com/category/blogs/food-la-la

Food La La: Tiki’s anniversary party

BY LINDSEY MURAOKA / Special to the Star-Advertiser

Tiki’s Grill and Bar celebrated their ninth anniversary this week with a party filled with food, fun, and lots of drinks. It took place at their bar and lanai area overlooking a beautiful view of the sunset and beach. There was live music by Vaihi and Tahiti Rey.

I knew this was going to be a great party the moment I walked in and was greeted by a lovely tray of drinks.

I chose their signature Mai Tai. Sweet and scrumptious!

Me and Yen Phan.

There was so much food I didn’t get a chance to eat it all.

Fried pork won tons were crispy and light!

The seared tofu wrapped with shiso was flavorful and refreshing.

Fresh Ahi poke — always a winner!

There was kalbi, kimchee and other vegetables to make your own Korean-style lettuce wraps.

Ahi tartare with truffle oil was amazing! The ahi was so soft and just melted with every bite. Words can’t even explain — just imagine fireworks of happiness and excitement in your mouth. I ate four of them and my friend Cory Mitsui ate six.

These smoked pork spoons were full of savory flavor. I thought those yellow balls were cherry tomatoes but they turned out to be a sweet fruit that bursts in your mouth. Can anyone tell me the name of the fruit? I tried to Google for it but no luck.

My friends Cory Mitsui, fellow Pulse blogger Lacy Matsumoto and Toby Tamaye fighting over the last spoon.

Kailua pig quesadilla with fresh guacamole!

The only disappointing dish was the truffle garlic edamame. It sounded delicious but it was overcooked and mushy.

Korean glazed chicken wings were nice and spicy! The cilantro added a refreshing and strong kick of flavor.

These baby back ribs with guava glaze were sweet, savory, and lip smacking fun to eat.

The fried crab sandwich was awesome. This picture explains it all.

Nicole and Robbyn Shim.

Michael Miller, center, is Tiki’s Director of Sales and Marketing.


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Lindsey Muraoka blogs about food and drink for the Pulse. Contact her on Twitter or via email at foodlalablog@gmail.com.

 

© 2011 The Honolulu Star-Advertiser. All rights reserved.

Ray: A Life Underwater


Ray: A Life Underwater is a factual film telling the powerfully story about Ray Ives. A rogue with an eye for salvage – and the ladies – Ray: A Life Underwater, produced by Amanda Bluglass, is an affectionate portrait of one man’s deep sea diving career, told through his extraordinary collection of marine artefacts. Like a modern-day pirate, 75-year-old Ray Ives has been scouring the seabed for treasure his whole life.

“結婚式の二次会で利用しました” Five Star Review

This was a wonderful couple to work with! They even brought us a little gift! To top if off they wrote a 5 star review.

5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2011 NEW
Google Translation

10人程度で結婚式の二次会として利用しました。
パーティー費用を抑えたく、ホテルではないカジュアルな場所で
開きたかったので。

日本からメールでやりとりしましたが、
拙い英語にもかかわらず、丁寧に対応していただきました。

コースだと食べきれないと思い、
人数分のメインオーダーを頼むというアラカルト形式にて予約。
（デポジットとして、席のデコレーション代と、
お願いしていたケーキの半額の35ドル程度）

スタッフさんの笑顔も素敵で、
料理もオリジナリティあふれるものからハワイの伝統的なものまで幅広くあり、
ぜんぶとてもおいしかったです。
（メニューにはないのですが、
お願いして特別に用意してもらったココナッツマンゴーのケーキが最高でした！）

短い滞在でしたが、ここでのディナーでハワイならではのお料理を堪能できたように
思います。

また是非いきたいです！

Sailor Jerry Rum at Tiki's Grill & Bar

Sept 17 & 18th, 2011 -Show your tattoo at Tiki's Grill & Bar  and get 50 cents off each Sailor Jerry Rum Drink this weekend. If you feel it's unfair - go get a tattoo and we will give you 50 cents back.

Sailor Jerry was the father of old-school tattooing.  For 40 years, Sailor Jerry honed his craft on a canvas of military men in the rough Hotel Street district of Honolulu. This rum was created to keep his legacy alive.

Nose: Intense vanilla, dry buttery toffee and subtle cinnamon notes. Taste: Warm spices of cinnamon & nutmeg with rich vanilla. A long dry finish balanced with a subdued sweetness and a hint of burnt toffee Smoothness is the key to Sailor Jerry's versatility. Enjoy it how you like it — straight, mixed or in a cocktail.

If you really want a true classic tattoo, you'll have to go back in time and cross the Pacific. When your tramp steamer hits the port of Honolulu, jump ashore and head straight to Chinatown. Soon, you'll hit Hotel Street. You'll know you're there by the sudden progression of wide-eyed sailors, foul-mouthed roughnecks, and general mayhem. And there, tucked away on a steamy side street, you'll see the bright red neon glow of "Sailor Jerry's"-the tattoo shop that put ink on the fighting men of the Pacific for nearly 40 years.

Finishing his Naval stint in the late '20s, Collins decided to settle in the then "remote" island of Oahu, Hawaii. In some ways, his timing could not have been better (or worse, depending on who you ask!). This "last outpost" would soon become the stomping ground for over a million soldiers and sailors, all of whom were ready to live life to the fullest-usually contained within a 48-hour Honolulu shore leave.

Check out more info at http://sailorjerry.com
GREAT COCKTAILS START WITH RESPONSIBLE MEASURING
Respect his legacy. Drink Sailor Jerry responsibly. 
©2011 Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, 46% Alc./Vol. William Grant & Sons, New York, NY. 

Molokai Light Moloka`i (Kalaupapa), HI Light House - Molokai from sea - Sailing 2011

This photo was taken this weekend on a sailboat race from Maui to Oahu, This is about 200 to 400 yards from shore. We had light winds but a great trip.

--from Light House Friends

The Kalaupapa Leprosy Settlement National Landmark District, which includes the Moloka`i Lighthouse, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in January of 1976. In 1980, President Carter signed Public Law 96-565, establishing Kalaupapa National Historic Park. The lighthouse received its own entry on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Under the provisions of the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act of 2000, the Moloka`i Lighthouse was made available for free to eligible government entities and non-profit organizations, and was officially awarded to the National Park Service.

The long northern shore of Moloka`i is lined by sea cliffs that rise 1,700 feet above the ocean, making them the highest in the world. Extending out from roughly the center of the northern shore is the Kalaupapa Peninsula. Kalaupapa means 'flat leaf' and is an accurate description of the peninsula that was formed by a low volcano, which broke the surface of the water long after the rest of Moloka`i was formed. The peninsula is an isolated place, surrounded by the ocean on three sides and the sheer cliffs on the south.

 


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Anuhea's Muisc Video "Come Over Love"

It's wonderful to see talent blossom, and keep growing.

With a delicate balance of fragility, strength and sass, Hawaiian born singer/songwriter Anuhea blends engaging lyrics, acoustic soul, pop, rap and reggae into a style that has earned her a reputation as Hawaii's #1 female artist. Anuhea's signature guitar rhythms, sultry vocals and honest song writing weave acoustic soul, R&B, jazz and hip hop with pop appeal, making Anuhea Hawaii's next rising star.

Her debut album "Anuhea" released in April of 2009. It shot to #7 on the iTunes Pop Charts, #4 on R&B, and #3 on the World/Reggae Billboard Charts and multiple singles became commercial successes on Hawaii and AAA national radio.