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Get Cheap HDMI Cables at Ross
Ross Dress for Less might as well be called Stuff for Less with the eclectic collection of discounted items they offer. If you’re in search for an HDMI cable to connect your High Definition television to a Blu-ray player or AppleTV, check the nearest Ross. You might luck out.
$9 for a 6-ft name brand cable. While probably not the cheapest for an HDMI cable, you save on shipping and time by buying locally.
So Long Susie!
Years ago we hired a student aide right out of high school. After working with her on a few projects, I shook my head and wondered how she would survive in the real world. Well, that was ages ago. She’s since changed, but I still shake my head and wonder… but just a little less. 🙂
So long Susie and thanks for the your enthusiasm, exuberance, and assistance over the years. No doubt, you lit up the place!
P.S. Don’t break any more cameras.
Note to Self: Must Try Gee… A Deli
Snapped this pic of a lunchwagon in Kailua called Gee… A Deli.
I gotta try this place one day. Never seen it before but this eatery has a history in Kailua and has solid Yelp reviews.
Thanks Jake and Farmers Hawaii
Thanks again to Farmers Hawaii and Jake Shimabukuro for a great (and free) concert this week, an invitation to the pre-concert VIP party, and to top it off, an autographed CD of Peace, Love, Ukulele.
Farmers Hawaii Presents Jake Shimabukuro Live!
Ukulele virtuoso, Jake Shimabukuro, is the newest member of the Farmers Hawaii ohana, and to celebrate this partnership, Jake and Farmers Hawaii hosted a free concert at Restaurant Row on Tuesday. Here’s a snippet of what you missed.
More pictures from the great lunchtime event (and the pre-concert VIP party).
Follow Farmers Hawaii on Facebook and Twitter.
Follow Jake Shimabukuro on Twitter. Get Bring Your Adz single free on Jake’s site. Buy Peace Love Ukulele on iTunes.
Social Media, the POTUS, and Thanks
The end of 2010 brought up a totally unexpected social media opportunity – to watch the arrival of Air Force One and its primary passenger, President Barack Obama. President Obama and the First Family have been making it their Holiday tradition to vacation in Hawaii, but never would I have thought that I would be there as Air Force One touched down.
I’ve been fortunate to attend several exciting social media adventures with the DoD throughout 2010, but this event has to rate highly. An out-of-the-blue email invitation, a submission for a press pass, and I was approved to attend!
So even though Air Force One was scheduled for a late night arrival, hours-long waiting and several security checks weren’t a deterrent. And it was over quickly. After Air Force One taxied at Hickam, President Obama, Senator Akaka, and Representative Hirono deplaned and went their own ways.
But this social media-borne opportunity was not over. At the end of the First Family’s 12-day Hawaiian stay, I was invited to the departure of Air Force One. Along with other social media enthusiasts and traditional media, we watched as Bo, Sasha, Malia, Michelle, and Barack Obama boarded Air Force One for Washington DC.
What a way to end 2010 and welcome in 2011!
Thanks to the Air Force, PACAF, and PACOM for this unique opportunity and special thanks to Scott Morifuji for giving us newbies a clue.
I Slowed Down in 2010
According to Nike+, I slowed down in 2010. For the year, I ran 179 miles but 286 in 2009. Here’s a comparison between 2009 and 2010.
What’s with the slowdown? A look at my monthly breakdown of runs might help.
Now I remember. In April and May, I had some medical work done so I didn’t run for awhile. In June, I went on an epic trip. Not sure what happened in August. Maybe I got sick? October was just a tough time. All that plus I got a stationary bike to ride on so that probably stole away some runs.
But overall, I did achieve the “blue” status in Nike+ surpassing 620 miles run.
Jake Shimabukuro Giving Props
Check it out, Jake Shimabukuro is giving props to Pulpconnection.
Okay, really he’s giving credit to his sound guys who I happened to be right next to.
The First Family Finishes Their Hawaiian Holidays
President Obama, the First Lady, and their children concluded their holiday vacation in Hawaii flying back to Washington DC in Air Force One.
I’ll post more pictures later on Tuesday. I’m tired and most of my pics were bad. This one is real bad.
This is probably one of the better pics unassisted by a flash from the press photographers.
