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Time to Recharge

Taking some time to recharge a bit after a long week. That unknown viral bug wiped out our entire family and caused a stay at the hospital for a bunch of fortunately negative tests. Then there was the fire at the adjacent Central Union preschool. Caused some commotion within the hospital, but the staff handled the “Code Red” very well. Couldn’t tell there was a fire except for the reek of smoke everywhere.

Had to miss the inaugural PodcampHawaii, but there’s just too many things going on now to break away. So it’s time to step back awhile, recharge, and do some brainless stuff like watch True Blood, Dancing with the Stars, and Yo Gabba Gabba.

And speaking of recharging, I need one of these replacement battery chargers.

The Diamond Head Classic Cometh

Now this is a surprise. UH will be hosting a new college basketball tournament starting in 2009. The Diamond Head Classic will feature 8 teams (hopefully big name ones) playing right around Christmas. This Classic won’t replace the current Rainbow Classic so I guess the Rainbow Classic is moving its time slot.

Too bad the Aloha Stadium couldn’t transform into a basketball venue. If the Warrirors football team plays on Christmas day, the men’s basketball squad could follow. But then again, the level of drunkenness might be too much come tip off time.

And let’s hope the seats purchasing is changed up for the new DH Classic. You ever been to a men’s basketball game? Only seats you can get are way up top or behind the baselines. Yet there’s a bunch of empty seats down below. These are owned by long time patrons who don’t go to the games anymore. Sure easy money, but why not give new fans a chance to root for the Bows by letting them scoop up these great seats and fill the stands with some raucous noise? Would look great on television, better than the older generation stoically sitting there.

Hope my corporate sponsor continues their generous ways to the Hawaii athletic system and purchases seats for the Diamond Head Classic. 😉

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Jamba Girl’s Blog

Jamba Juice, the Hawaii flavor, has its own blog starring Jamba Girl. This blog looks to be officially endorsed by Jamba Hawaii and includes $1 coupons for Jamba Girl’s Pick of the Week (this week is Orange Dream Machine).

Some tips to Jamba Girl – how about hyperlinking URLs in posts? Categorizing posts would help outline the content we can expect on the blog. Make longer posts more obvious with a “Read more…” link or something like that. Right now, the non-linked ellipse dots aren’t that noticeable. And lastlyy keep the the posts coming!

Go check out the Jamba Hawaii Blog.

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"Action" at the Honolulu Zoo

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Whenever I’ve been to any zoo, it’s a tame affair. Most times, the animals are just lounging around, not doing much of anything – chewing some cud, swatting insects away, sleeping, or just looking bored behind the cages. During a recent visit to the zoo, there was a lot of “action” going on.

Let’s start with the hippos. Normally, I’ve seen hippos standing in the water with only their eyes, nose, and ears peeking above the waterline. Maybe there’s a blink or an ear twitch to observe, but not much more, except for this time. Who knew hippos liked to play ball?

Moving on, we came across this sign in front of the rhino exhibit.


Sure enough, the rhinos were “exhibiting.”


The rhinos weren’t that bad compared to this. Brace yourself for a shocking act of nature.

“Action” at the zoo for sure!

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Kailua Going Green

Kailua is going green with the delivery of our new green trash bins.


Starting in November, the Kailua community will start their curbside recycling pickup of grey, green, and blue bins.

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Ballin’ with Barack

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Even though Barack Obama’s a Punahou graduate, this Iolani alum has to give props to this shirt sold at Prototype in Pearlridge.


Ballin’ with Barack is old school/new school, retro/contemporary, and fresh and funky all at the same time.

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