— Pualana Lemelle

WHAT'S ON YOUR IPOD?

Ras Chris Bassie, bassist for Isouljahs

1. "Rise to the Occasion," Sizzla

2. "Kindness for Weakness," Ras Mikey

3. "Heathen Reign," Capleton

4. "Murderah," Buju Banton

5. "Bad Card," Bob Marley and the Wailers

PREMIERES

JACK KICKS BUTT ON NEW SEASON OF '24'

When "24" premieres tonight with two new hours, electricity, adrenaline rushes and fun come with it. Lots of bad things happen around the globe, and loyal, troubled, resolute and kick-butt Jack Bauer jumps in to do what he can.

It's a kinetic, addictive thrill ride, and through the first four hours — hours three and four air Monday, also starting at 7 p.m. — the pacing and action are as sharp and taut as they've ever been.

There will be ticking clocks and tech talk with Chloe (Mary Lynn Rajskub) and her FBI mirror image (Janeane Garofalo). There's a new president, Allison Taylor (Cherry Jones), who's tough, smart and kind. Naturally she's headed for vexing moral choices. A make-believe African nation is in turmoil, and she must decide whether to intervene. There will be difficult moral choices, people yelling "freeze," and there will be loads of high-energy, escapist TV.

Seriously, welcome back, Jack.

— Rick Kushma, McClatchy-Tribune News Service

SALAD SAVIOR

Still working off all those extra holiday calories? If you're looking into one of those diets that serves you over-processed foods and are shipped from Timbuktu, then you're starting off your year wrong. At Aloha Salads, you can get a low-calorie meal with fresh produce and local items. Different flavors that will indulge your senses include the Kamuela Cobb salad made with fresh mixed greens, local avocado and eggs or the Ono Island 'Ahi salad made with fresh seared 'ahi, shredded coconut, mango and mixed greens. Or if you're picky, make your own salad with prices starting at $7.95. This year, eat healthy, local and delicious. See www.alohasalads.com for a location near you.

— L.M.

COLOR THEM INDIE

The weekly Tuesday gathering of hipsters and indie rockers known as Kaleidoscope took a short hiatus last year when NextDoor closed, but after searching for a new home, the party-rockers have settled at thirtyninehotel, one of the pioneers of the Chinatown art scene.

Ara Laylo, the new Kaleidoscope promoter, took over Kaleidoscope from Joshua Hancock, aka Josh 86 of the band 86 List. He hosted the party for more than two years at NextDoor, making it Honolulu's longest-running indie scene event. "We've still got live bands," Laylo says, "and we're working with indie-dance DJ Ross Jackson." Kaleidoscope, 9 p.m. Tuesdays, thirtyninehotel, 39 N. Hotel St.; $5; www.myspace.com/thekaleidoscopeshow.

— L.M.

FREE FENG SHUI CLASS

Start off the New Year and clear your home, office, or bedroom of bad energy with feng shui. Not too familiar with the ancient Chinese method? Then sign up for a free feng shui class at Buddhawelt — the furniture and import store. The class will give pointers on furniture placement as well as small items you can add for positive flowing energy. There are three time slots available today at noon, 2, and 4 p.m. Sign up at www.fengshui.eventbrite.com. (The site shows the noon and 2 p.m. classes are sold out.)

— L.M.

BOARD-SHORT MAGIC

The material guys at Hurley made magic in their fabric workrooms with Phantom p120 fabric — it's got twice the stretch of the former material, so it moves with maximum flexibility, and it's even more quick to dry.

You'll find it in Hurley's board shorts, along with new features such as four-needle flatlock seams, an "EZ fly" Velcro-less closure system and no inseam for endless days of surfing, exclusively at T&C Surf for $120.

— Paula Rath