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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, June 29, 2008

ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
La Luna, for sale

Advertiser Staff and News Services

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WHAT'S ON YOUR IPOD?

From hip-hop DJ Jrama:

1. "ThisIsWun.com Vol II" by DJ Jrama

2. "Landz of Da Lost" by Slapp Symphony

3. "Club 775 Summertime R&B Compilation" by Stone Groove Family

4. "Kimo Therapy" by Kimo James

5. Anything by Bishop LamontҦ

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DJ Nocturna brings the goth to NextDoor's Camera Obscura party on Thursday. Come as your favorite alien.

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RZA

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They won't give you the moon, but they will sell you "Luna," the newest CD from Island-connected National Product.

The album's rock and punk tone varies, with songs about finding love, losing love, friendship and perseverance, written and collaborated on by all the band's members.

"We all write, but when it comes down to it, we do what is best for the song," says lead vocalist Danny Casler.

Rob Caveney, Stan Moniz and Danny Casler are Hawai'i homegrowns; the band resides in Los Angeles but recently completed a gig in Honolulu at the Pipeline Cafe. Some of the members are still here, visiting family and vacationing.

Pick up their album at all major music stores including Hungry Ear, 418 Ku'ulei Rd., Kailua, 262-2175; www.myspace.com/nationalproduct.

— Lacy Matsumoto



SALES & BARGAINS

  • J.Crew on the Island is having a blowout: Everything on sale is marked down an additional 40 percent. Walk out with a fun, flirty dress for less than $25; some bikinis are just $6 each! Look online for great deals too, with an additional 25 percent taken off the sale price. But be careful; sales are final. Ala Moana Center, Nordstrom wing; 949-5252.

  • Swatch is offering a standout new style: "Full Blooded," in gold, giving an extra glow from that tan. The dial is studded with Swarovski crystals, and an extra large dial gives a smashing impression for $135. For the moment, you'll forget about the Cartier you've been eyeing, and it's still water-resistant up to 100 meters. Ala Moana Center; 947-8513.

  • Fourth of July is sparking Ala Moana Center to offer shoppers 20 percent off one regular-priced item from several retailers including Banana Republic, Design Within Reach, Diesel, Max & Co., Ninewest and Splash! Hawaii. Pick up a savings pass, valid July 4-7, at Ala Moana's customer service center, or online at www.alamoanacenter.com.

  • With its classic yet refined, fashion-savvy yet minimalist appeal, Theory is now having its semi-annual spring and summer sale. Spring tops, great-fitting pants and jackets in fine stretchy fabrics are 60 percent off, with summer dresses and tops and accessories 50 percent off. Popular sizes sell out fast. Ala Moana Center; 942-4870.

  • Oil prices are soaring, and so is your need to get off the island. Navigate airline tickets online through www.Kayak.com — rated top airfare comparison site by Travel and Leisure — for the best price.

  • Feeling crafty? Global Village's annual bead sale continues through July 13; 25 percent off all findings and individual beads, 50 percent off all bead strands, including gemstone strands, and 75 percent off select bead strands. 539 Kailua Rd.; 262-8183.

    — Pualana Lemelle



    ALIENS, UFOS, A DJ

    If you can believe KTUH college radio DJ Nocturna, a flying disc has mysteriously crashed on Hotel Street. At the monthly Camera Obscura party, escapees of the unidentified flying object are expected to attend. Human attendees can dress in theme as their favorite science-fiction character, alien or unidentified outer-space being and dance to the dark '80s, gothic and electro beats of Nocturna, Politix and Kyoko. Camera Obscura has had some interesting themes, but this one may top them all. 9 p.m. Thursday, NextDoor, 43 N. Hotel St., $10; 548-6398, www.myspace.com/djnocturna.

    — L.M.



    ONLINE



    WU-TANG + CHESS ONLINE

    In the song "Protect Ya Neck," Wu-Tang founding member RZA raps, "Y'all might just catch me in the park, playin' chess, studyin' math." Now you're more likely to catch him on the laptop, playin' chess.

    RZA partnered with Chesspark.com to launch www.WuChess.com, where the worlds of hip-hop and chess converge. On the site, you can play "hardcore chess" in tournaments with the potential of winning money or "just for the joy of flexin' ya mentals."

    Membership costs $48 a year, but the site promises to donate a "large part" of revenue to the Hip Hop Chess Federation's scholarship fund. Yes, there is such as thing as the Hip Hop Chess Federation; it even has a tournament, which RZA won last year.

    The standard medieval pieces of the board have been updated to Wu-Tang symbols and martial-arts figures. (Method Man would make a good rook, don't you think?) If you join, you can play games against other people, learn from chess masters and watch exhibition matches with Wu-Tang members.

    — Jake Coyle, Associated Press



    MUSTARD SEEDS AND MOONSHINE

    Designed in Cape Town, South Africa, by artist Kate Carlyle, handcrafted dishes available at Chinatown furnishing boutique INTO are not only beautiful but practical. Dishwasher and microwave safe, their unique designs are a replica of botanicals such as rock rose, Inca lilies, gladioli, tulips and poppy seeds. After going through seven quality stations, each design is tested for perfection. If it doesn't pass the test, the ceramic is destroyed. Find pieces that pass at INTO, 40 N. Hotel St.; 536-2211, www.mustardseedandmoonshine.com.