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I remember the first time I heard acronymous vocalizations. One of my pals would say, "Dubble-yew-Tee-eff!" and another respond accordingly with "Lowl u got powned!". They were playing online games and in that environment things were spelled differently as a matter of ease but also as sort of...

By Jason Kinomoto Although plates with two scoops rice are far and away the most popular meals in Hawaii, saimin shops still maintain their own niche in the islands. Most restaurants serve decent bowls of prepackaged noodles in shoyu-based broth, but Jimbo Restaurant on South King Street has...

By Emily RobertsIn desperate need of trying something new and different? Sick of fast food restaurants and endless lunch plates? Nestled on Kapahulu across the street from First Hawaiian Bank and Taco Bell is A Taste of the Bayou, a restaurant that has, well, what its title states, Cajun-Creole...

By: Francis Sua of Chance Customs There are few aftermarket mods that can be considered the norm to most makes and models of cars and trucks, but rims and tires are usually right at the top of that category. More often it’s the first mod most enthusiasts will focus much of their...

Jason Kinomoto If you are looking for outdoor activities that don’t involve the beach, try taking a hike. It’s great exercise, free, and provides unique views of Hawaii’s natural landscape. For an easy to moderate hike, try the Kuliouou ridge trail in Hawaii Kai. To...

By: Charlie Bowells I was initially only going to write about barbeque sauce but in the compositionof those thoughts I realized the underlying presence of something strongly defended yet outside of our daily considerations. Let me start from the beginning... I used to live down the road...

Brian KimA guide to what makes a good tattoo. This is absolutely my own opinion and if I offend someone, ok. Color me unconcerned. This is me speaking as a former owner of a tattoo shop and after having had more conversations on the subject than I care to recall with my patrons and my artists.First...

Jason Kinomoto If you are reading this article, you most likely use a car as your main mode of transportation. However, if for some reason you have to use public transportation, you may be glad to know that some people are fighting to make TheBus an odor free zone. According to the Honolulu...

Emily RobertsHawaii is a melting pot of many different cultures, and with that comes a wide diversity of foods. A delicious type of food that is rare to find on the island however is Mexican food. Lucky for us, located in the Safeway shopping market off Kapahulu is a satisfyingly unique Mexican...

By: Jason Kamimoto                          When KFC began offering grilled chicken on their menu this summer, it looked like they were headed in a health-conscious direction. Then someone in the corporate offices decided to thumb his nose at nutritionists everywhere and...

By: Emily Roberts With summer still in full force and the sun ablaze being outdoors is not always the ideal way to spend one’s day. So what should one do to pass the free time and not have to sweat, get dirty, or worry about lathering on the sunscreen? The perfect remedy to...

By: Emily Roberts Being in Hawaii gives one endless options of eateries. From endless barbeques, to expensive tourist dining spots, shaved ice, and many more, picking a place to dine can be tough. One of the best food experiences in the city of Honolulu however, you arrive hungry and leave...

By: Jason Kamimoto Packed neatly between Kapahulu Avenue and the parking lot of Safeway, Burgers on the Edge offers adventurous hamburger fans the opportunity to create a personalized sandwich. With eight different cheeses, 13 sauces and 16 toppings to choose from, there is a burger to...