Hauling Trash
Always seen those big trash containers around under construction homes but never seen one being taken away for disposal.
Now I have. It’s a pretty quick procedure.
Life
A Few of My Favorite Things…
In The Sound of Music, Julie Andrews sang about a few of my favorite things which started me thinking about a few of my favorite things. There’s the obvious stuff that I usually talk about, Apple, Nike, Starbucks, Google, but I have some others.
Here’s my philosophy about brands and stuff that I like. I’m a believer of “you get what you pay for.” Cheap things generally tend to be, well, cheap. I’m willing to pay a bit more for quality. I don’t necessarily need the best, but I don’t want the bargain basement stuff either. Quality and room for growth are deciding factors for me.
One of my favorite things is speakers from Polk Audio. I’ve had speakers from Polk for years. First and foremost, they sound great, but they also look great. They have a nice styling and aren’t too exotic looking, just a clean and classic design. Their prices are reasonable too.
While looking to redo a 5.1/7.1 surround sound system using Polk speakers, this is what I’d do. First, the beauty of a surround sound system is the audio acoustics provided by 5 to 7 speakers scattered throughout a room. Now with little people around the house, easily-tippable floor standing speakers are child hazards. I want to reduce the clutter of speakers in a room, get the speakers safely located, and yet keep the surround sound experience.
This is possible with Polk’s SurroundBar speaker system. This single, long cabinet houses seven speakers that simulates the front, center, and rear channels. You can set the SurroundBar above or below your television set and get those floor standing speakers out of the way.
While the SurroundBar does 5.1 audio, you can still use additional speakers for a better surround effect. To reduce even more speaker clutter, I’d look at in-wall or in-ceiling speakers. While in-ceiling speakers are said not to be ideally located acoustically, you can’t beat the zero floor space needed. Polk has a family of ceiling speakers, and a pair of RC60i is good enough. Low profile, aim-able tweeters, and again quality sound.
To finish up a surround system, you have to remember the .1 which is the subwoofer. The bass fills out a room and makes sounds richer. Polk makes a reasonably priced 10-in subwoofer in the PSW10. Stick this attractive box in the corner of your room, and you’re done.
Polk Audio speakers, one of my favorite things.
Buy from Amazon:
- Polk Audio SurroundBar Speaker System, Black (Single Speaker)
- Polk Audio RC60i In-Ceiling / In-Wall Speakers, White (Pair)
- Polk Audio PSW10 Monitor Series Powered Subwoofer, Black Oak
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Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Spotted
While shopping at our latest hangout, spotted this guy exchanging some items. It’s a worker from Extreme Makeover: Home Edition that’s building a home in Kalihi.
I don’t watch the show, but from what I understand, about 3000 volunteers are working non-stop to build a new house within one week. One week! Pshaw! The Tabasco Man and his pops can beat out this crew any day. Even with an injured leg and a pounding headache on a freaking hot day, the Tabasco Man can suck it up and install a mean sprinkler system.
Oh hey, the Extreme Makeover guy had him a pair of Nikes (looks like part of the Nike Shox Junga family).
An Apple Store for the Armpit of Cali
Back in February 2007, Apple posted job openings for a possible store in the Armpit of Cali aka K-Fed’s Hometown aka Fresno, CA. Four months later, there now is an Apple Store for the Armpit of Cali.
This store is located in the Fashion Fair Mall where I relived my college culinary memories, eating at Tommie’s Burgers.
Maybe I have to stop poking fun at Fresno. You know “Bad boys, bad boys” Cops films there like every episode. 😉
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Dissed by Desmond!
After finishing dinner at a Mexican restaurant in Kailua, me and the fam were headed out. As I reached for the door handle, I see this face on the other side of the door, and there was a voice in my head.
Ai carumba! It was Desmond from Lost starring back at me. Unfortunately, I pulled a blank remembering Desmond’s real name (which is Henry Ian Cusick by the way). I had my camera and asked if he were willing to take a picture, but he politely declined saying he was late for dinner with his family. So he didn’t really diss us and was nice about it, but it would’ve been way cool to add to our Lost collection.
Windward Mall Going Upscale
My oh my, how the face of Windward Mall is changing. I’ve made the comment once or twice that Windward Mall is a financial deathtrap, but it looks like the Mall has a pulse that’s only getting stronger. There’s the addition of several stores and restaurants, but the interior look of the Mall is upscaling similar to that of Uptown Pearlridge. Etched glass lines the second floor railings, cushy seating areas are now available, and everything looks more hip. Here’s a quick peek.
And to revive an old poll, I ask, “What’s your favorite Hawaii shopping mall?
Cruising the Net at 2400 Baud
Now this has to be the shizzle! Along with finding old baseball and basketball cards, I came across my collection of computer gear. Check this out – a Practical Peripherals PM2400SA modem!
This sucker got you online at a whopping 2400 bits per second. Can you even surf the web at 2.4 speeds?
Here’s a list of init strings if you need them.
Reginald Von Hoobie-Doobie in the House
Edwina and Reginald Von Hoobie-Doobie in the house!
Read about Edwina, the chocolate-chip cookie making dinosaur, and Reginald Von Hoobie-Doobie who wants to convince everyone that dinosaurs are extinct. Fun for the whole family. Go get Edwina, the Dinosaur Who Didn’t Know She Was Extinct.
Spending Spree 3
Who knows when your landscaping crew of Me, Myself, and I need to use the bathroom while out working in the yard?
Much easier this way!
KITV’s Blogging for Dollars
In case you missed KITV’s Blogging for Dollars special the other night, here it is along with commentary from Dan Meisenzahl and Mahealani Richardson.
As first reported on Wayne’s World, this segment features Cat over at kittycaht.com. Her site and videos got a crazy number of hits and views! The benefits of being young and looking good.
Leftover Beef Asparagus
Had some leftover beef asparagus for lunch today so you know what that means!
Iolani Family Fair 2007
Just a few pictures from the opening day of Iolani’s Family Fair 2007 themed Fiesta Fever.
Not bad – stayed a few hours and only spent $20. Didn’t eat a meal there but ate malasadas, played games, and came home with fresh produce and kiddie trinkets.