Word of the Day: Suzerain
Suzerain – a sovereign or state having some control over another state that is internally autonomous.
Example. Would passing the Akaka bill create a suzerain for Native Hawaiians in the State of Hawaii? Kau inoa!
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Almost Got Pink Kicks
Yes, dear readers, I almost picked up a pair of pink kicks. Maybe it’s the heat, maybe it’s the freedom of being on vacation, or maybe I’m just addicted to kicks, but I almost succumbed and bought a pair of Nike Shox TL2 running shoes from discount store Marshalls, here in the armpit of Cali. I had to demonstrate extreme sangfroid to resist the temptation.
Normally, these cost about $120-150 but Marshalls had them for $60. The catch? These are women shoes in black and pink. Still though, the main difference between men and women shoes is the 1.5 size difference. Size 9.5 in men equals size 11 in women’s, and sure enough that’s what I found at Marshalls – the only pair of TL2s in a size 11.
The TL line is one of the top Nike products, and the TL2 is a high performance, cushioned running shoe featuring Shox columns the entire length of the foot. Kinda ugly and clunky, but for an overweight guy with busted up knees and ankles trying to run, comfort and cushioning are important. Nike has the TL3 and TL IV available, so the TL2 are showing their age.
Now the question is, can I pull it off wearing pink sneakers?
Coffee in the Armpit of Cali
Coffee in the Armpit of Cali is pretty similar to the coffee scene in Hawaii. Starbucks is just about everywhere, but their prices are way cheaper. For comparison purposes, I got a iced grande, non-fat caramel macchiato which came out to $3.45 in CA. In HI, the same drink costs $4.11. About a $0.60 price difference!! The cheaper grande mocha drink in Hawaii costs $3.75. Wonder what causes such a price difference?
Even though the drink looked great, it tasted terrible. Where’s the quality control?! I think the sequence of coffee, milk, and flavoring really does make a difference. Usually, the milk goes in last. With this drink, the milk had to have gone in first. Is this a social statement about Cali? Looks are more important than substance?
Having a hard time finding the canned Starbucks Iced Coffee in any of the local markets. I’m only finding the Double Shots. Maybe Hawaii was one of the early test markets?
Word of the Day: Sangfroid
Sangfroid – composure or coolness, sometimes excessive, as shown in danger or under trying circumstances.
Example: The Tabasco Man demonstrated his sangfroid when asking for the highest compensation during his annual work evaluation.
More Mac Commercials
Apple has new “Get a Mac” television commercials. Check out:
- Out of the box. How Macs are ready to go right out of the box.
- Touché. Macs are PCs too, able to run Windows. Touché.
- Work vs. Home. Fun stuff like spreadsheets and pie charts.
Then learn more why you should Get a Mac!
Technorati Tags: Apple, Macintosh, television
Dancing With the Stars Update
Actress Vivica A. Fox, who starred in films Kill Bill, Independence Day, and Booty Call, has signed up for the next season of Dancing with the Stars.
Actor Harry Hamelin who’s also the husband of Lisa Rinna is also rumored to be one of the celebrity dancers.
Technorati Tags: Dancing with the Stars, television
Shopping for New Products
Some new products I saw. Strawberry cupcakes, Hello Kitty Poptarts, Strawberry Twinkies, Coffee Horchata, and Go Girl Energy Drink.
Oh yeah, that’s my Mr. Potato Head I made.
Coffee in Kailua
Need some mind-invigoratig coffee while in Kailua? You’re in luck with several options available. You can choose from:
- Morning Brew
- Muddy Waters Espresso
- Kalapawai Market
- Starbucks (two of them)
- Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
Choices, choices. The freedom to choose – ain’t it great?
Failure to Launch
If your flight is showing the movie Failure to Launch, it’d be best to expect some problems…
More Caffeine News
And the news about caffeine and coffee just keeps on coming. Local coffee vendor, Lion Coffee, has three new flavors to sample. These new varieties of their “Imagination” line are meant to invoke childhood memories. The newest additions are Island Grogg, Almond Dobash, and Toasted Marshmallow Cream.
Sounds yummy!