Not gonna lie. This week’s pics are shmall kine hard… Though depressing, I will understand if the comments are low again.

Go git’im!

Photo #1

Where in Hawaii is Edward Sugimoto? – May 22, 2013

Wea Dis Stay? ________________________

Photo #2

Where in Hawaii is Edward Sugimoto? – May 22, 2013

Wea Dis Stay? ________________________

Photo #3

Where in Hawaii is Edward Sugimoto? – May 22, 2013

Wea Dis Stay? ________________________

SCOOPS!

* Please send prayers and good vibes to the Oklahoma tornado victims.

* Thoughts on Kevin Durant’s 1 million dollar donation to Oklahoma’s tornado relief!? I think he just became my favorite NBA player!

* R.I.P. Ray Manzarek (The Doors’ keyboardist).

* Thoughts on Kelly Rowland and Paulino Rubio joining X Factor judging panel?

* MEM vs. SAS or MIA vs. IND? Who you got?

* Congratulations to American Idol Season 12 winner Candice Glover.

* Don’t forget to tune in to the 36th Annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards this Saturday, May 25th at 7pm on KFVE (Oceanic Time Warner Cable channel 5, 85 and HD 1005).

Weekly VH07V Updates!

* VH07V Spotted!
This week’s “SPOTTED!” shot is of local boy and Toronto Argonauts football sensation Chad Owens in our new “Tron” design. Recently, I asked you guys to send your questions in for my interview with him, so this was the scene after that interview. Bruddah was as cool and as humble as they come. I always love it when our locals make it big, but still stay grounded and real. Root for Chad in this upcoming season for Toronto k? He’s doing it big and deserves all the support he can get.

SPOTTED: Chad Owens sporting “Tron” after our interview

* New stock
FINALLY got my new styles back in stock! “Tron” (Black Adult shirt with Green lettering and White Hawaiian Islands), “Lotus” (White Ladies Racerback with Black & Red Lotus print), and “Blocks” (Blue Ladies Racerback with White and Aqua Block print) is back in! You can now purchase them off the site (link below).

Tron, Lotus and Blocks designs are IN!

* Order Online!
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Check out Hawaii Self Storage in Pearl City (98-138 Hila Place) TODAY at 10am (registration by 8am) for another exciting live storage auction! For more information, visit www.hawaiiselfstorage.com!

Storage Auction TODAY at Hawaii Self Storage in Pearl City!

Probably the biggest (recent) news – at least here locally – is the name change (again) of our beloved University of Hawaii men’s programs. It went from the Rainbows to the Warriors/Rainbows/Rainbow Warriors to the Warriors and then back to the Rainbow Warriors, or something to that effect. What are your thoughts on this? Do you care one way or another? That’s just one of my many topics of conversation in the “Scoops” section below. Holla!

Anyway, let’s get on with the show!

Photo #1

Where in Hawaii is Edward Sugimoto? – May 15, 2013

Wea Dis Stay? ________________________

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Where in Hawaii is Edward Sugimoto? – May 15, 2013

Wea Dis Stay? ________________________

Photo #3

Where in Hawaii is Edward Sugimoto? – May 15, 2013

Wea Dis Stay? ________________________

SCOOPS!

* Did you guys hear this ridiculous story about Amy’s Baking Company in Arizona? It is quite hilarious (they’re now saying they were hacked), but also kinda scary how the power (and misuse) of social media can have such an impacting influence.

* And then there was the local version involving Weldon Kekauoha and his post about facing discrimination from Waikiki’s Halekulani Hotel.

* Thoughts on Angelina Jolie’s double mastectomy decision?

* Thoughts on the announcement of the return of the “Rainbow Warriors‘” name?

* OKC (1) vs. MEM (3), SAS (3) vs. GSW (2), MIA (3) CHI (1), or NYK (1) vs. IND (3)? Who you got?

* Candice Glover and Kree Harrison compete for the American Idol Season 12 crown? Who do you want to win? Tonight at 7pm on KHON (Oceanic channel 3, 83 or 1003).

* Anyone watching UFC on FX 8 (Belfort vs. Rockhold) this Saturday? 3pm on FX (Oceanic channel 554 or HD 1554).

* Anyone watching the finale episode of The Office on Thursday night? 8pm on KHNL (Oceanic channel 8, 88 or HD 1008).

* Anyone going to the final UH Rainbow Warrior baseball series at home against UC Davis? FRI 5/17 @ 6:35pm, SAT 5/18 @ 6:35pm and SUN 5/19 @ 1:05pm.

Weekly VH07V Updates!

* VH07V Spotted!
This week’s “SPOTTED!” shot includes my friend’s son in one of his favorite Blue/Green Keiki colorways! Buy it and others here: VH07V.

SPOTTED: A cute VH07V supporter reppin’ his Keiki tee to pre-school!

* Waimea Bay Cliff Jump Video!
In case you missed it last week, here’s a cool new video that local boy ShibbyStylee put together at one of Hawaii’s famous dives: The Waimea Bay Cliff Jump. If you’re at all familiar with the DevinSuperTramp Youtube channel, then you’ll love what this local boy is doing for Hawaii. Using the beauty of Hawaii as his backdrop, “Shibby’s” videos have one part thrill/adrenaline/athleticism and one part EYE CANDY, all with a hand-picked, catchy song and in HD quality to boot! Bruddah is putting Hawaii on the map and it’s only a matter of time before he’s a household name! Here’s our first project together, which already has over 6,000 views in less than two weeks! Click the image below to watch the epic vid!

SPOTTED: Waimea Bay Cliff Jump – VH07V by ShibbyStylee

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* Blog: http://shibbystylee.com

* New stock
We’re still waiting on our re-order for everything we were low and sold out on. We’re hoping to get that in soon, so we should be fully stocked again in the next week or so. Apologies to those who have been trying to order online, but your size(s) were missing.

* Order Online!
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Storage Auction at Hawaii Self Storage in Pearl City!

Sorry for missing our post last week. Been shmall kine crazy these last few weeks!

For anybody who cares, we recently hit a big milestone…

This World Wide Ed blog turned 5 years old!

Can’t believe it’s been that long. Crazy!

Since the very first post on April 28, 2008 entitled “Aloooooha” to now, I’ve written 642 entries, and you guys chimed in with a total of 19,839 comments. Pretty amazing yeah? Thank you guys so much for the support. It really wouldn’t be the same without you… Now get out there and buy me an anniversary gift. Hahaha, nah, nah!

Photo #1

Where in Hawaii is Edward Sugimoto? – May 8, 2013

Wea Dis Stay? ________________________

Photo #2

Where in Hawaii is Edward Sugimoto? – May 8, 2013

Wea Dis Stay? ________________________

Photo #3

Where in Hawaii is Edward Sugimoto? – May 8, 2013

Wea Dis Stay? ________________________

SCOOPS!

New AroundHawaii Article: Rinka Japanese Restaurant – Go for the Gold!
My AroundHawaii.com article for May is out. It features a new Japanese restaurant on Makaloa named Rinka: Rinka Japanese Restaurant – Go for the Gold!

Rinka Japanese Restaurant – Go for the Gold!

* OKC, MEM, SAS, GSW, MIA, CHI, NYK, or IND? Who you got?

* Anybody following American Idol any more? Angie Miller, Candice Glover, or Kree Harrison? Tonight at 7pm on KHON.

* Survivor: Caramoan (KGMB) and The Voice (KHNL) are also on tonight at 7pm.

* Shane Carwin retires

* Shaq vs. Jose Canseco? Who wins?

Weekly VH07V Updates!

* VH07V Spotted!
I’m stoked to announce a new and exciting partnership between VH07V and a meeeeaaan local videographer named ShibbyStylee. If you’re at all familiar with the DevinSuperTramp Youtube channel, then you’ll love what this local boy is doing at the grassroots level. Using the beauty of Hawaii as his backdrop, “Shibby’s” videos have one part thrill/adrenaline/athleticism and one part eye candy, all with a hand-picked, catchy song and in HD quality to boot! Bruddah is putting Hawaii on the map and it’s only a matter of time before he’s a household name! Here’s our first project together, which already has over 5,000 views in less than a week!

SPOTTED: Waimea Bay Cliff Jump – VH07V by ShibbyStylee

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* Blog: http://shibbystylee.com

* VH07V at the 11th Annual Waikiki SPAM Jam
Our VH07V booth at last month’s SPAM Jam was absolutely NAHTS (in a good way)! We sold out of ALL of our new stuff (racerbacks, “Tron” design, etc.) and was practically wiped out in everything else we brought, particularly in Size L and XL! Needless to say, it was a good day…

VH07V at the 11th Annual Waikiki SPAM Jam

* New stock
We’ve placed our re-order for everything we were low and sold out on, so we should be fully stocked again in the next week or so. Apologies to those who have been trying to order online, but we didn’t have your size(s).

* Order Online!
Get all of the latest VH07V gear at:

SHOP.VH07V.COM

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Student Summer Storage Special at Hawaii Self Storage!

Students! Call Hawaii Self Storage at 478-4440 today to find out about summer storage specials like FREE pickup from your dorm and more. While supplies last!

Student Summer Storage Special at Hawaii Self Storage!

One evening, after helping us watch our daughter for the entire day, I told the parentals that we should go grab dinner, my treat. I suggested Rinka, this new Japanese restaurant I’ve been hearing about through the foodie grapevine. Much like the discovery of Marukame Udon a couple years ago, Pops had already heard about Rinka and has been wanting to eat there as well. Deal!

Rinka Japanese Restaurant sign

Located on Makaloa (between Walgreen’s and Hawaii USA FCU, on the backside of Heald College and Roger Dunn Golf), Rinka’s sliding door entrance, zen sand/rock garden (cleverly shaped as the Hawaiian Islands) in the foyer, and “Irrashaimase” greeting gave the exact authenticity I was looking for.

Nicely renovated with wood and cement accents, Rinka boasts a sushi bar, and a decent amount of western style seating…

Inside Rinka

… But if you want the full-on Nippon experience, see if you can reserve the “tatami” room like we did. Although the ground was not exactly made out of tatami, there is kotatsu style seating (low table with feet in the ground) and you have the luxury of privacy if the other table doesn’t get filled during your meal.

Inside the “tatami” room

The menu is a quite diverse with 14 appetizers, 5 shabu shabus, 3 hot pots, 3 salads, 6 deep fried, 4 boiled, & 5 grilled choices, 11 sashimi offerings, and 8 donburi/udon options. With the exception of a couple items for the bebe (sushi egg & chicken karaage), we played it safe and ordered from the “kou-su” (set course) menu, which included many of their popular items.

Sushi Egg from the Appetizer section ($3.75)

Chicken Karaage from the Deep Fried section ($7.75)

First up in the kou-su was the Mozuku & Ika Marine (Cladosiphon okamuranus seaweed & squid vinegar concoction).

Ika Marine & Mozuku

The second item was the Snapper in a Spinach Base Soup, complete with gold flakes on top (hence the “Gold” in the title of this article)! BRAH! This one was probably one of my favorites in the kou-su! Super ono!

Snapper in a Spinach Base Soup

Next was the Sashimi Tsukuri, a nicely presented offering of ahi and snapper.

Sashimi Tsukuri

The Renkon Manjyu (lotus root manjyu) was one of my other favorites and up next.

Renkon Manjyu

I’m not a fan of onions and tomatoes, so I had to do some maneuvering when eating the next dish: Crab Tomato Salad.

Crab Tomato Salad

Next was the Abalone Croquette, one of the most popular items on their menu. To me, it was just ok.

Abalone Croquette

And then came the “ingrediments” for the Buta (pork) Shabu Shabu.

Buta (pork) strips for the Buta Shabu Shabu

Veggies for the Buta Shabu Shabu

Buta Shabu Shabu simmering

Pops showing his shabu shabu skills

As with other shabu shabu or hot pot restaurants, you get the option of making the most of your remaining soup base by ordering noodle or rice options to finish things off. We went with one of each: rice, ramen noodles, and udon!

Rice simmering

Ramen noodles simmering

Udon dekiagari (pau!)

The “kou-su” finishes with a few dessert options. We went with the Mochi Ice Cream and Sakura Cheesecake options.

Mochi Ice Cream

Sakura Cheesecake (more golllld!)

The “kou-su” is normally $60, but we got it for their special, grand opening $45 rate. We ordered 3 sets, which was more than enough for 4 of us adults.

Kudos to Executive Chef Kazufumi Sonoda for delivering a medley of memorable dishes. Rinka is a definitely try, with or without gold sprinkles.

Rinka Japanese Restaurant
1500 Kapiolani Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814 (Street View)
(808) 941-5159
Hours: Tue-Sun 5:30pm-12am
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Welcome to the last Wednesday of the month. Fast yeah?

So far this year, I’ve been having some pretty good (dumb?) luck. I took first place in our 2013 body fat competition, split our office pool for the Masters Golf Tournament (much love Adam Scott!), received my largest individual order to date for VH07V (from a Japanese distributor!), and have returns scheduled for both my federal AND state taxes! Anyone like rub my belly and go Vegas with me? 8)

Like last week, photos 1 & 2 may be a little challenging, but 3 is duck soup! Go get um!

Photo #1

Where in Hawaii is Edward Sugimoto? – April 24, 2013

Wea Dis Stay? ________________________

Photo #2

Where in Hawaii is Edward Sugimoto? – April 24, 2013

Wea Dis Stay? ________________________

Photo #3

Where in Hawaii is Edward Sugimoto? – April 24, 2013

Wea Dis Stay? ________________________

SCOOPS!

Iron Man 3?
Iron Man 3 opens next week Friday, May 3rd. Who’s going? Oceanic Time Warner Cable will be giving away tickets to the advance screening of Iron Man 3 (May 1) on their Facebook Page this week. Keep your eyes peeled for that.

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Visit VH07V at SPAM Jam this Saturday!
VH07V has been selected as one of only 10 crafters to get into this year’s SPAM Jam festival in Waikiki taking place THIS SATURDAY (April 27 @ 4pm-10pm). Come on down and visit us at da booth k?

Visit VH07V this Saturday from 4pm-10pm at the 11th Annual Waikiki SPAM Jam!

Weekly VH07V Updates!

* As mentioned above, VH07V recently received its largest individual order to date. It was from a Japanese distributor who would like to help spread the ALOHA through his network in Japan. Exciting yeah?

* VH07V Spotted!
This week’s “SPOTTED!” shot features Kelly during her visit to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, Florida! Buy the Black/Blue VH07V colorway she’s wearing here: shop.vh07v.com.

SPOTTED: Kelly sporting her Black/Blue VH07V Logo Tee at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, Florida!

* Get all of the latest VH07V gear at:

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Check out Hawaii Self Storage in Kapolei (488 Kamokila Blvd) tomorrow, April 25th at 10am for another exciting live storage auction! For more information, visit www.hawaiiselfstorage.com!

Storage Auction at Hawaii Self Storage in Kapolei!

We’re now two days after the April 15th filing deadline for taxes. So wot? You made um or you got one extension?

Photos 1 & 2 may be a little challenging this week, but 3 is duck soup! Go get um!

Photo #1

Where in Hawaii is Edward Sugimoto? – April 17, 2013

Wea Dis Stay? ________________________

Photo #2

Where in Hawaii is Edward Sugimoto? – April 17, 2013

Wea Dis Stay? ________________________

Photo #3

Where in Hawaii is Edward Sugimoto? – April 17, 2013

Wea Dis Stay? ________________________

SCOOPS!

#PrayForBoston
What happened on Monday in Boston is sad and angering. It goes without saying. I really hope they find and punish the person/people involved with this terrible, terrible act. Please help me pray for those families going through hurt and loss right now…

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Blogger turned “Actress” Cat Toth?
I recently solicited friend and former Advertiser blogger Cat Toth to be in a future Oceanic Time Warner Cable commercial spot so look for that in the coming weeks. It was fun. Sistah always cracks me up. Here’s a group shot from that day.

Cat Toth and crew at the Oceanic Time Warner Cable commercial shoot (Photo courtesy: Catherine Toth

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Visit VH07V at SPAM Jam next week!
VH07V has been selected as one of only 10 crafters to get into this year’s SPAM Jam festival in Waikiki taking place NEXT WEEK (Saturday, April 27 @ 4pm-10pm). Come on down and visit us at da booth k?

VH07V will be at next week’s 11th Annual Waikiki SPAM Jam! (Photo courtesy: SPAM Jam)

Weekly VH07V Updates!

VH07V Spotted!
This week’s “SPOTTED!” shot features Melissa back when she lived in Chicago. Buy the Black/Blue VH07V colorway she’s wearing here: shop.vh07v.com.

SPOTTED: Melissa spreading the #VH07V in front of Cloud Gate (a.k.a. “The Bean”) all the way from Chicago, Illinois!

* Get all of the latest VH07V gear at:

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Storage Auction at Hawaii Self Storage Kaimuki!

Check out Hawaii Self Storage in Kaimuki tomorrow, April 18th for another exciting live storage auction! For more information, visit www.hawaiiselfstorage.com!

Storage Auction at Hawaii Self Storage in Kaimuki!

I hope you guys finished your taxes! Yowzas! Due date is coming up fast!

I get one feeling dat dis week’s comment count goin’ be shmall kine low cause the photos stay hahd. Prove me wrong y’all! Show me your skillz!

Photo #1

Where in Hawaii is Edward Sugimoto? – April 10, 2013

Photo 1) Wea Dis Stay? ________________________

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Where in Hawaii is Edward Sugimoto? – April 10, 2013

Photo 2) Wea Dis Stay? ________________________

Photo #3

Where in Hawaii is Edward Sugimoto? – April 10, 2013

Photo 3) Wea Dis Stay? ________________________

SCOOPS!

$25 Gift Card Winner!
Congratulations to carokun who correctly guessed our quiz/location last week: the new Ross Dress for Less store at 2220 South King Street (old Long’s). She won herself a juicy $25 Ross gift card thanks to the good folks at Ross Dress for Less.

carokun – Winner of the $25 Ross Dress for Less Gift Card Giveaway!

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VH07V at SPAM Jam next month!
VH07V has been selected as one of only 10 crafters to get into this year’s SPAM Jam festival in Waikiki taking place THIS month (Saturday, April 27 @ 4pm-10pm). Come on down and visit us at da booth k?

VH07V will be at this year’s 11th Annual Waikiki SPAM Jam! (Photo courtesy: SPAM Jam)

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New AroundHawaii article!
My April article for AroundHawaii features the semi new Gastropub on McCully where all the cool kids like to hang out: DASH Gastropub – Gastrolicious!! (Previously published in Lawai`a Magazine).

DASH Gastropub – Gastrolicious!

Weekly VH07V Updates!

VH07V Spotted!
This week’s “SPOTTED!” shot features my high school classmate Bobby and his youth baseball team in Washington State. Bobby was one of my earliest customers back when we first started this thang early last year! Buy the Blue/White VH07V colorway he’s wearing here: shop.vh07v.com.

SPOTTED: Coach Bobby and his baseball team in Washington State showing some VH07V

New VH07V Designs!
Thanks for posting your input on our latest poll for the next ladies racerback design. Based on the votes, we’ll probably start with these three first. Which do you like da bes?

New VH07V Racerback Designs

* Get all of the latest VH07V gear at:

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Check out Hawaii Self Storage in Kaimuki next Thursday, April 18th for another exciting live storage auction! For more information, visit www.hawaiiselfstorage.com!

Storage Auction at Hawaii Self Storage in Kaimuki!