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Starbucks is selling its own line of gear at its stores. Here’s a reusable cup sleeve and a bag I can’t understand the purpose of.

Starbucks Reusable Sleeve

Starbucks Bag

Anyone know what the bag is for?

Is KHJZ the Revenge of Justin Cruz?

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No, I’m kidding… sorta. Justin Cruz is a cool guy, but when I heard the “new” music format on 93.9, I was reminded of Justin’s time as a radio DJ (on 93.1 was it?). If I remember right, he played hits from the 80’s and 90’s, but now Justin’s making a name for himself on television and in social media circles, and 93.1 plays modern stuff. So why the change to 93.9 Jamz that plays “YOUR generation’s ol skool?”

In her Star Advertiser column, Erika Engle says it’s a:

move that will change the battleground for Honolulu’s youth-targeted radio stations.

Odd though, that the music format appears geared towards aging parents like myself and not today’s youth. I mean I heard pre-Whitney Bobby Brown at least 3 times on 93.9 already. Even odder is that 93.9 Jamz doesn’t have any DJs. It’s “jockless” according to Gregg Hammer who (was) moved to 98.5 awhile back.

@geewhy: Format switch… Check them out (jockless). We’ll still have to demolish them, although they are my brethren… Kane killed Able!less than a minute ago via TweetDeckGregg Hammer
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So it’s like an infinite loop of oldies but goodies but minus the personalities. In fact, it seems too impersonal, and I’m not sure if I can dig that. Can’t I just fire up Pandora instead?

So what happened to the personalities? According to Flash from the morning show:

all on air talent was let go. i will be fine. i am more concerned about the people w wives & kids whose career’s are in radio than me.less than a minute ago via webflashee flash
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So what’s the shakeout now? Rory and Hammer are still on 98.5 (which is good for them), but I still miss their style. I doubt I can last listening to the impersonal 93.9, playing music from “The Revenge of Justin Cruz”. So more iPod action I suppose…

I’m Blue!

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My Nike+ system just let me know that I’m blue, the blue running level that is. I’ve surpassed 620 miles of running, going from level green to level blue. Next up is level purple at 1553(!) miles then level black at over 3107 miles.

Here’s the movie clip that greeted me when signing into Nike+ online.

This calls for a reward! Maybe some Civil Beat-inspired kicks?

Note to Self: Investigate KHJZ 93.9 Jamz

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What’s this? Another change on the Hawaii radio waves? I saw this tweet from Gregg Hammer so I need to investigate KHJZ…

KIKI is dead! 93.9 Jamz is born at 12:00 noon SHARP!less than a minute ago via Ping.fmGregg Hammer
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F-15 Takeoff Recording FAIL!

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I knew the F-15 Eagles would be moving fast during takeoff, but they were WAY fast. Check out my movie fail while recording the takeoff.

Yes, it’s blurry, and I couldn’t even pan the camera fast enough to keep up with the jet. FAIL!!

The Human Side of Fighter Pilots

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Fighter jet pilots? I only know of them from the movies. Maverick, Ice Man, Goose, Jester, Merlin, Viper – the all stars from Top Gun is my sole exposure to the world of fighter jet pilots, but thanks to Pacific Air Forces and the Hawaii Air National Guard, I got to meet real-life fighter pilots as they flew the last training mission for F-15 Eagles in Hawaii. More importantly, this was the last sortie for two longtime pilots, Lt. Col Mark Ladtkow and Lt. Col. James Sage, call signs “Odie” and “Saw.”

After our mission indoctrination, our group of traditional and social media followed Saw and Odie for their “fini” flights.
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Under the covered canopies, each pilot performs his own inspection before takeoff.
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Odie takes one last look at his Eagle.
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After a few minutes taxiing to the runway, one F-22 Raptor and two F-15 Eagles took flight.
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Here’s video of the F-15s taking off (I missed the launch of the opposing F-22 Raptor).

Along with the media coverage, family and close friends of Odie and Saw were present to celebrate their accomplishments and congratulate them on their near 40 years of service defending our nation’s skies. After all, these fighter pilots are people too.

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Sure, the movie stereotype of fighter pilots may be one of ego-driven jocks, but through this experience, I now know better. Odie and Saw remained humble and honored to fly the F-15s, but I have a suspicion these pilots could best Maverick, Ice Man, Goose, Jester, Merlin, and Viper when needed.

An hour later, the training mission was compete, and the jets touched down.
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I was moved by this silent moment as Odie thanked his mechanized eagle.
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And about the Air Force tradition of a “fini” flight – Pilots are hosed down by awaiting fire trucks and crew members.
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Then it was time for camaraderie and sharing the aloha spirit.
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Followed by interviews.
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I didn’t know what to expect upon invitation to this event, but I have to commend PACAF and other local DoD organization’s adoption of social media. Through these interludes, I’ve learned so much, got to dispel misconceptions of our Armed Forces, and just for a moment, witnessed the human side of fighter pilots.

Thanks to Pacific Air Forces and Pacific Command for this experience! And congratulations to Odie and Saw for serving our nation.

More pictures from the F-15 Final Training Mission.

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