THE LEFT LANE
Island flop
Advertiser Staff and News Services
Oops. In the July/August 2002 issue of Islands, a little photographic license is taken with the cover. Lanikai photographer Dana Edmunds' shot of Lanikai Beach, O'ahu, is "flipped" — reversed, back to front. The result:
The Mokapu Peninsula and nearshore Mokumanu islets face the wrong way.
There have been worse gaffs, said Edmunds, who suspects the magazine's photo editor may have flipped the image for a more pleasing cover composition. "About five years ago,
the Mokulua islands (off Lanikai Beach) appeared in a travel advertisement for Australia."
Buy a little Britney
You've probably accepted by now that Britney Spears is never going to call, even if she actually had your number. But she might leave you voice mail — for a price. For $19.99, you can purchase a three-month subscription to Britney's wireless fan club, which entitles you to "surprise" voice and text messages from Spears and/or her retinue.
It's the latest in the marketing of Brand Britney, this time under the guidance of WFX, a New York wireless network working to marry the latest technology and entertainment fads. Britney WFX kitschy goodies — fake backstage passes, etc — are making it to retailers now.
Iz tops the chart
There's no stopping Braddah Iz.
The late Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's "Alone In IZ World" catapulted to the No. 1 spot on Amazon.com's Top Sellers list on Monday after it was mentioned in Parade (July 7) and People (June 10) magazines. It's the first time a Hawai'i CD has earned that laurel.
Kamakawiwo'ole's "Facing Future" CD ranked No. 6, outselling the new releases by Bruce Springsteen, Sheryl Crow, Eminem and Aerosmith. Further, "Alone in IZ World" and "Facing Future" were No. 1 and No. 3, respectively, on the Amazon.com Indie Top Sellers chart.
The vigorous sales were likely also fueled by the use of Iz's poignant rendering of "Over the Rainbow" during the "ER" episode marking the final appearance of popular cast member Dr. Mark Greene (Anthony Edwards) which aired in May. Iz has also been heard in "Finding Forrester" and "Meet Joe Black."
Wave Boards, take 2
Oops again. A reception for the exhibit "Nalu: Forty Years of Big Wave Boards," will be held 2:30-4 p.m. today at The Exhibit Space, 1132 Bishop St. An incorrect date was given here Wednesday.
The exhibit includes boards from big-wave riding's inception decades ago right on up to the tow-in boards of the '80s.
After today's opening, hours are 8 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.
