Nostalgia: Dr. J and Larry Bird Go One on One
Those spinning in the air, backwards shots by Bird or the swooping to the rim dunks by the Doctor? It was fun to see how far you could push this game. Is there a version for iOS?
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Macy’s Kailua Has More or Less Parking
The parking lot by Macy’s Kailua now has more… or less parking stalls available. Parts of the lot have been re-zoned, adding new parking stalls but… a few of these stalls are reserved for handicapped and others are for temporary purposes. Pier 1 has two stalls for loading up purchases. CPK has several 15 minute parking stalls for takeout along with their curbside pickup. I think in all, there are two more public stalls now available.
Gung Hay Fat Choy
Welcoming in the Year of the Snake.
Nope, I didn’t actually find the authentic LEGO Year of the Snake set but made do with the easy-to-find Creator Prehistoric Hunters. And don’t worry, the Chicken Man is safe.
Because “Accessories” Is Too Tough
Saw this sign advertising the availability of “Cell Phone Stuff” and had to smile.
Yeah, “stuff” is an okay usage, but it seems like “accessories” is the more preferred term out there.
Back That Thing Up, Siri
What happens when your child asks iPhone’s Siri, “Where is Alaska?” Juvenile’s Back That Azz Up starts playing!!
Sing it for us Juvenile!
A “Rari-tree”
If you’ve driven on the Pali Highway in the new year, you’ve passed by a very rare “tree.” This rari-tree (get it, rarity and tree?) is at the entry way to the Nuuanu Reservoir. Watch this video and see if you can spot the “tree.”
Rare Tree from Gee Why on Vimeo.
Regardless of its camouflage, mobile customers must appreciate this abomination of nature.
Backed Simple Bracket
You ever participate in those March Madness brackets with the weighted scoring system where whoever picks the final winning team typically wins the bracket? Yeah, it’s pretty standard, and it’s kind of a bummer scoring system. A biostatistician, Ted Gooley, developed a more equitable way of assigning points based on many variables. I won’t explain his system but you can read about it here.
So what’s it to you? There’s a Kickstarter project that has taken the Gooley method and created an iOS app called Simple Bracket for the upcoming March Madness festivities. For a mere $1, you can have access to the app. Pay more for additional goodies.
Now here’s the challenge from my point of view. The app is the thing, but the developers are only asking for $1. The entire project is aiming at $10,000 in funding by March 5. That’s a heck of a lot of $1 pledges in a short period of time. Sure, there are higher pledge packages, but I don’t see many paying more. I’m hoping this project gets funded, and this video will convince you to offer up a buck.
New Ice Bag
My vintage blue ice bag finally gave way, springing a small leak somewhere. You know that generic blue ice bag, probably every household has one from who knows when. So I got a new one and found many options on Amazon. They all work the same, but now they have some color and personality to them.
Super Bowl 47 Music Picks for the Non-Fans
Although the Non-Fans got together to watch Ray Lewis finish his NFL career as a Super Bowl champion, we did not put together a music playlist. So I took the liberty of assembling a few songs in honor of the Ravens and 49ers in SB47. It goes like this:
- Diamonds – Rihanna. Just how many diamonds are in a Super Bowl championship ring?
- Beauty and a Beat – Justin Bieber. Beyond a sports competition, the Super Bowl is also about beauties and the beats.
- Locked Out of Heaven – Bruno Mars. Dedicated to the 49ers and their fans.
- The Glamorous Life – Despite his past, this championship capped off Ray Lewis’ glamorous life.
- Sweet Nothing – Calvin Harris featuring Florence Welch. Describes the great 49ers comeback in the second half that just fell short.
- Skyfall – Adele. Is that what caused the power outage?
- Radioactive – Imagine Dragon. Or maybe it was something radioactive that spiked the power?
- Stubborn Love – The Lumineers. Ray Lewis’ seventeen year career, all with the Ravens.
- Ni**as in Paris – Jay Z and Kanye West. “No one knows what it means, but it’s provocative.”
- Survivor – Destiny’s Child. Super Bowl XLVII saw the reunion of Destiny’s Child, and the Ravens surviving the 49ers comeback.
LEGO Battle
It doesn’t look like the Alien Avengers are going to win this battle against this prehistoric hunter.
Super Bowl 35 Music Picks from the Non-Fans
Back in 2001, the Baltimore Ravens beat the New York Giants, 34 to 7, in Super Bowl XXXV. Fast forward twelve years, and the Baltimore Ravens are once again Super Bowl champs, beating the San Francisco 49ers, 34 to 31, in Super Bowl XLVII.
As tradition, the Non-Fans got together during the Super Bowl for everything but football. Back in 2001, we came up with music playlist.
Oh and I had forgotten all about that huge vat of Zippy’s mac salad.
The North Face at Zappos
In Hawaii, there’s no need for a winter jacket because it never gets that cold. But there are trips to the mainland where the point is to experience the cold of winter. Because of this, you probably don’t want to pay top dollar for the latest and greatest winter clothing trends. Enter Zappos.
Now that winter is making way for spring, Zappos is clearing out its winter wardrobe. You can find greatly discounted winter gear from Patagonia, The North Face, Columbia, and more. There are great bargins to be had and with free shipping (both ways if you don’t like your purchase), your satisfaction is guaranteed.
After looking through the huge selection from different brands, I picked up The North Face Men’s Flathead Triclimate Jacket in asphalt grey.
I like the 2-in-1 jackets with a waterproof outer shell and a removable, warm inner lining. With this flexibility, you can wear what’s needed depending on the weather. Good for snow and skiing, windy conditions, or to wear just when it’s chilly. What caught my eye was the texture of the Flathead’s textiles. The materials for both the outer and inner jackets have some tactile qualities, and I like the neutral grey with a pop of yellow. The inner jacket can easily be worn by itself, and the yellow zipper pulls add just enough accent.
A small word of caution regarding the color accuracy for this Flathead Triclimate Jacket. The yellow accent of the asphalt grey color is more mustardy than yellow. Even in the pictures I took, the yellow appears brightish, almost neon in some cases especially on the zipper pulls, but really it’s more like a Colman Mustard yellow. Even the asphalt grey color varies with the lighting, but in general, the outer jacket is a lighter shade of grey with the inner jacket a darker grey.
And because it’s from Zappos, the order shipped to Hawaii in a matter of days for free. The price? 30% off (if you catch the specials). Gotta love The North Face from Zappos.
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