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More "Evidence" New iPods Are Coming

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Okay, okay, I use the term “evidence” loosely, but here’s another indicator that a new iPod Nano is possibly in the works. Central Pacific Bank is giving away Nanos when customers sign up for the Exceptional Account. What’s an Exceptional Account? Who cares?!

The last time CPB had an iPod promotion, they were offering the 512MB Shuffles to customers. Soon thereafter, I believe Apple announced either the 1MB Shuffle or the first generation Nanos were introduced.

In either case, looks like the 1GB Nano is being cleared out for something else…

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New Get a Mac Ads

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Three new Get a Mac television commercials are now airing. Go check out how Apple makes fun of spyware for PCs, touts their new magnetically connected power adapter, and enables the creation of cool “arts and crafts.”


Do yourself a favor and get a Mac. Then you can go hang out at Starbucks and look cool at the same time!

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Russell Tanoue in Action (Sorta)

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rt1After going to the Aquarium, we decided to stroll around Waikiki since we’re rarely in the neighborhood. As we start our walk right outside of the Aquarium, I see this dude wearing some fly New Balance kicks (shoe fanatics see shoes first before faces). Then it hit me. That’s none other than the Tabasco Man’s idol, Russell Tanoue.

I guess he’s doing a photo shoot since a model appears a few seconds later.

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We continue our walk for several minutes then head back towards the car. We pass by Russell again who looks like he finished shooting. I think that guy by the truck was getting a sampling of Russell Tanoue in action (or of the model who went topless!).

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Went to the Waikiki Aquarium

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Went to the Waikiki Aquarium to show our daughter different kinds of fish since she seems to like them. Haven’t been to the Aquarium for years, so it was kinda neat to see what was there again. The jellyfish are fun to watch floating around.

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There’s some big fish on display.

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I never heard of or seen a sea dragon before, but they look weird.

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The seals were swimming around and having fun.

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All in all, an enjoyable outing saying hi to the fish.

Mac Users, Jump on the RSS Bandwagon

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If you’re a Mac user who still hasn’t jumped on the RSS bandwagon, then this weekend is for you. If you purchase NewsFire, a popular RSS aggregator for the Mac, you’ll get Inquisitor, a search aid for Safari, for free. You can read the details about this great 2-for-1 offer that’s good only through this weekend.

While I’m a NetNewsWire user, I’ve heard good things about NewsFire, and perhaps if I came across it before NNS, then I may have gone with this beautifully-designed app. If you don’t have an RSS aggregator, go check out NewsFire and take advantage of the deal.

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Great Harvest Bread Kailua Grand Opening

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Just so happened to catch the Grand Opening of the Great Harvest Bread in Kailua in the Enchanted Lakes Shopping Center, right next door to Starbucks. Saw the sign that said Open so we went in.

Quite a few people were coming and going to check it out. Fellow high school alumni run this location and greeted us as we entered (wow, he has a good memory).

Lots of bread on hand. Got a peanut butter chocolate chip loaf. Is it me or are the prices lower? But looking at the loaf, it looks a little smaller. Also this location doesn’t have the full menu like other Great Harvests. Maybe later on, they’ll expand their selections.

Store information (as of 08/2006)

Great Harvest Bread Co.
1020 Keolu Dr.
Suite C-11
Kailua, HI 96734
261-8300
Tues – Sat, 6:30 am – 6:00 pm

Action at American Savings Bank

Not sure what was going on, but the Kailua branch of American Savings Bank looked like this today.


I assumed a bank robbery but didn’t see anything on the news. KGMB was there filming so something must have happened. Only thing I could find was this report about a bigger story involving ASB.

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Hour 14

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Still going. Took hours 9, 10, and 11 off for some shuteye. Back in action from hour 12. Ito-en Kona Espresso for breakfast. Got one Starbucks Double Shot in reserve.

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Brunch at Cinnamon’s

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We made our way out to Kailua this weekend to have breakfast brunch at Cinnamon’s Restaurant. Someone had raved about the pancakes, specifically the Carrot ones, and we had a birthday to celebrate nothing to do so I thought why not.

MSO ordered the Sauteed Mushroom Omelette with homefries Hashbrowns Sauteed with Bacon and, I ordered the Veggie From-Scratch Eggs Benedict with homefries Chicken Cutlet Omelette and a Full Stack of Carrot Pancakes Pumpkin Walnut Pancakes was available for whoever wanted to try or had room to spare. Most thought the Carrot Pancakes Pumpkin Walnut Pancakes were a little overrated good but overall everyone enjoyed didn’t enjoy for their selection.

Service was wasn’t good and I had no a problem with tipping our server with a little more. My only gripe is the parking. What is this metered parking crap?! Can’t people enjoy a nice meal or shopping experience without having to already dish out $1.50 $0.60 for parking? Oh well. It was nice for a change since we hardly ever get out to that area.

Thanks for the template AAG!

Didn’t have the Chocolate Eclair pancakes on special so I went with something different. I shoulda stuck with the tried and true selections. I didn’t care for my chicken cutlet omelette, and MSO didn’t really like her Hashbrowns Sauteed with Bacon aka The Artery Clogger. Our waitress was slow as pouring thick syrup (she must be new).

We did see a high school classmate we haven’t seen since graduation. Sara C. recently moved back to Hawaii after being in Chicago. She has two sons and, her husband opened up Aloha Salad(?) in the Kailua area, next to Lanikai Juice. Will have to check it out.

New Stores Coming Up in Pearl City

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The area around the Pearl City Wal-Mart continues to be developed. Construction recently began for a Wendy’s, Starbucks, Jamba Juice, Quiznos, Panda Express, L&L, and Kozo Sushi. Besides these food vendors, there will be a Central Pacific Bank, Nextel, Bellagio nail salon, and the Pacific Endoscopy Center.

So after getting lunch, you can pick up a cell phone, get your nails done, then go in for an endoscopy session. That’s full service!

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