Devices in the Dark
Just a pic of some of my techie devices working in the dark of night.
That’s an external USB drive, an Apple Airport Extreme in the middle, and my new Pogoplug on the right.
Robert Frost’s Fire and Ice
Read by Bella Swan to Edward Cullen.
Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I’ve tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.
Then Edward proposes and Bella counter proposes. Oh the love between immortals and mortals…
New Goodies
Got some new goodies to play with…
That’s a Pogoplug (thanks to Ryan Kanno for the tip) and the Air Jordan CMFT Max 12 Fresh Water colorway. More later…
The Return of the Boombox
LL Cool J told us, “I Can’t Live Without My Radio” and neither could former cassette tape maker TDK. TDK has redesigned the venerable and bad ass boom box, and well, the new design has hints of a TDK cassette tape from back in the day!
The Boombox should be available soon.
Could You, Would You Drink This “Coffee?”
There was mixed feedback about drinking coffee from a cup left in the men’s restroom. But how about this one?
That’s a Starbucks VIA instant coffee packet abandoned on the ground. Looks like the packaging is intact but a little trampled. Could you, would you drink this “coffee?”
Flash Fail
Just as Jake Shimabukuro is about to tell the TED audience why he believes the ukulele is an instrument of peace, I get this error. Flash fail!
I guess this is what Apple meant when it talked about the instability of Adobe Flash. That or there’s some conspiracy keeping the ukulele from the world. In either case, here’s Jake performing at TED.
Twilight Breaking Dawn Inspirations
Ran across this YouTube video inspired by Edward, Bella, and Renesmee of the forthcoming Twilight movie, Breaking Dawn.
This Rabbit Is Yummy!
The Air Jordan 2011 designed for the Year of the Rabbit is absolutely yummy. The color scheme includes “wolf grey” and the red and gold of lai see envelopes.
And like the other Air Jordan 2011 colorways, the pair includes the interchangable Quick and Explosive midsoles.
Read more about the Air Jordan 2011 on Slam Online.
Still Waiting for a Starbucks Chinese New Year
It’s almost time for the lunar new year of 2011, and I’m again waiting for Starbucks to get inspired with some Starbucks coffee-infused gau!
One of these days you’ll see it in stores…
The Dangers of Hawaii (Five-0)
For those of us living in Hawaii, we know Hawaii is paradise. But for the millions of viewers of the rebooted CBS television series, Hawaii Five-0, they see Hawaii’s dark and violent side necessitating the elite task force known as Five-0.
Season 1: Episode 01: Pilot & Episode 02: Ohana
[Recap 1, 2 | Watch online]
After the first two episodes, the tone of violence in Hawaii is set. Cops, criminals, and even the locals are armed and ready to open fire when the opportunity presents itself. Pow! Pow!
Season 1, Episode 03: Malama Ka Aina
[Recap | Watch online]
Going to a high school football really means you’re going to a gunfight. And better yet, the Chinese Triads and Samoan gangs will be there too.
Season 1, Episode 04: Lanakila
[Recap | Watch online]
You won a trip to Hawaii? Don’t come, you might be kidnapped or murdered by a prison escapee.
Season 1, Episode 05: Nalowale
[Recap | Watch online]
Okay, okay, if you can overlook Glee’s Football Coach and Physical Educator, Ken Tanaka, portraying a Filipino terrorist then you’ll realize that Philippine terrorists operate in Hawaii.
Season 1, Episode 06: Ko’olauloa
[Recap | Watch online]
Surfing is synonymous with Hawaii and its scenic beaches. At the world class Coral Prince surf meet, you’d witness a sniper gun down the millionaire event organizer.
Season 1, Episode 07: Ho’apono
[Recap | Watch online]
The USS Missouri is a recognized Hawaii tourist attraction, and if you brave the Missouri, a Navy SEAL suffering from PTSD might take you hostage.
Season 1, Episode 08: Mana’O
[Recap | Watch online]
A lesson in Hawaiian cooking will teach tourists that a luau’s imu is to cook a police officer.
Season 1, Episode 09: Po’ipu
[Recap | Watch online]
Hmmm, I actually missed this episode featuring a murder and an assassination plot of a visiting international dictator.
Season 1, Episode 10: Heihei
[Recap | Watch online]
Only in Hawaii are triathlon competitions used to cover up jewelry and bank heists.
Season 1, Episode 11: Palekaiko
[Recap | Watch online]
How is this dream honeymoon in Hawaii? The ambiance of Waikiki, kidnapped, spouse is killed, and to top it off, the serial killer travels on cruise ships.
Season 1, Episode 12: Hana ‘a’a Makehewa
[Recap | Watch online]
During the Christmas holidays, you might find your self with a bomb strapped around your neck. Could happen anywhere.
Season 1, Episode 13: Ke Kinohi
[Recap | Watch online]
Yes, Hawaii’s secret is out. We have ninjas. Along with the Chinese Triad, Filipino terrorists, and Samoan gangs, the Japanese Yakuza rounds out Hawaii’s multicultural organized crime.
Season 1, Episode 14: He Kane Hewa’ole
[Recap | Watch online]
The influx of immigrants make our nation great. But for the illegal immigrants, don’t take that job to deliver a box.
Season 1, Episode 15: Kai e’e
[Recap | Watch online]
Hawaii’s renowned tsunami warning system for the entire Pacific? Hacked. But hackers in Hawaii operate out of grass shacks and sailboats.
Tourists, it’s best you be aware of the dangers of Hawaii.
Impressed by Weebly
I admit that I’m impressed by weebly.com. I’d never heard of this service before, but Time named it as one of the best websites back in 2007(!). With Weebly, you can easily create a web page or entire blog using drag and drop tools. The service is free and looks like an alternative to Tumblr and Posterous for those wanting to customize their sites.
Weebly is what Apple’s iWeb authoring tool should have been as part of MobileMe.
Now to think of a use for Pulp on Weebly…