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	Goodguys Music and Sound is located at 619 Kapahulu Ave in the same complex as Starbucks. It is a great shop to find guitars, ukulele's, used equipment, and accessories. The owners, Clay and Dennis are fun to chat with and are truly good guys. In fact, this store was the very first to pledge financial support to the zine!
	Easy Music Center is a great music store that has expanded a lot in the last year. They have two large stores - one at 1314 S. King Street, between Piikoi and Keaumoku Streets, and the newest store in Pearl City at 98-425 Kam Hwy. Easy Music Center carries everything from guitars to keyboards to drums to amps to hardware to software.
	Exclusive Music Studios, located in Pearl City in the same building as Midas, offers rehearsal rooms and a recording studio. EMS has served many local bands, thanks to its competetive rates , big rooms, and super cool owner, Garrett.
	Coconut Grove Music is located in Kailua right next to McDonalds and Hungry Ear Records. Coco Grove is a great place to look for unique guitars, basses, and ukuleles. The knowledgeable staff, including owner, Mark, can help you get your equipment into great shape. They also offer all kinds of accessories, music magazines, and lessons.
	Need a coffee fix in Makiki? Sure Shot Cafe is located in the Makiki Marketplace on Wilder Ave. There's no wireless internet, but you'll find great food, like owner Kiki's cheesecake or my favorite, the granola yogurt fruit bowl. The delicious coffee and relaxed atmosphere makes this a great place to study or spend a lazy Sunday morning.
	You can find 808 Tattoo in Kaneohe and I suggest you do. Some of my favorite tattoos I've ever seen were done at this shop. Run by the extremely talented artist and owner, Billy Whitney, 808 Tattoo staffs 7 artists in total. Looking for anything from Oriental style artwork to full color to portraits, check out 808 Tattoo.
	Rockstar Tattoo and Piercing is located in Waikiki, tucked away in an alley on Kuhio Ave, right next to Tsunamis. Owner, Conor, and employee, Chris, have been specializing in all kinds of piercings for over 7 years. Rockstar carries a large array of the highest quality jewelry. Resident tattoo artists can help you with all your tattoo needs. Word on the street is that empoyees from Hart & Huntington actually go to Rockstar to get tattooed and pierced!
	Hawaii Music Supply is now serving the Wahiawa area with a large assortment of guitars, drum equipment, amps, and much more. They also offer warranty repair, lessons, and expert advice.
	Diamond Head Video serves ALL of your video needs. We mean all of them. They've got a wide selection of tons of genres. They are open 24 hours a day and have stores throughout Hawaii, including Honolulu - Kalakaua & Queen St, Pearl City, Kailua and more.
	If you were any more relaxed, YOU’D BE DEAD! The Orchid Room Wellness Center & Clinic opened in Crazytown on March 1st. The Wellness Center offers 12 different types of Therapeutic Massage, Acupuncture, Herbal & Nutritional Consultation, and Moxa Therapy. Open Tues–Sat, 9am–7pm, the Center offers a remedy for your hangover, all kinds of pain relief, stress reduction, and detox. Totally Broke? The O-Room also has a Walk-In Clinic on Sundays & Mondays from 12noon–5pm with a Sliding-Scale charge from $15–$50.
	The newest coffee shop in town, Glazer's Coffee Shop is located conveniently in the University area at 2700 S. King St. Glazer's is across from Kokua Market and in the same complex as TCBY. The owner, Sang Han, moved to Honolulu from Seattle with the goal of creating a shop with Seattle ambience and great coffee. Glazer's truly does make an extremely smooth latte.Wireless and a friendly atmosphere make this a favorite stop of university students.
	The Well Bento serves amazing, healthy, organic food. Their menu includes everything from grilled salmon, steak, and chicken to vegetarian options like grilled tempeh and seitan, or my favorite, tempeh scallopini. All their dishes come with a healthy, macrobiotic side of vegetables and brown rice. Find Well Bento near university on the second floor at 2570 S Beretania, above the bamboo furniture shop and the Indian food store.