Geez Louise, Gilles!
Whoa! What an Argentine Tango by Gilles Marini and Cheryl Burke in Week 4 of Dancing with the Stars. I thought Lil’ Kim and Derek Hough did a powerful and moving tango, but Cheryl and Gilles absolutely nailed it!
Team Edward, Team Jacob, Team Woz?!
Woz (and other geeks) have gone online to help his dancing cause. You can get your own Team Woz shirts (with proceeds going to charity) and be sure to join the official Vote for Woz Facebook group. And if that ain’t enough, you can follow @votewoz on Twitter for all kinds of Woz-ilicious updates!
Stylin’ to a Lakers Game
On the first day of our Southern California (Socal) vacation, I caught a Los Angeles Lakers basketball game. The Lakers played the Golden State Warriors, and I figured the game would be empty since the Warriors aren’t an NBA powerhouse. I was wrong. The attraction of Kobe, Pau, DFish, Odom, and Ariza brings the fans in!
But first, while in LA, the only way to go to a Lakers game is in style. Yes, we had limo service to and from the game thanks to Emilio.
Arriving at the Staples Center, the place was packed with people streaming in. There are shops and restaurants surrounding the area, adding to the overall buzz. The indoor fan store is huge with all kinds of Lakers gear including stuff for Jordan Farmar.
The pre-game video introduction is a production! Check out the introduction of the Lakers T.E.A.M.
During the game, there are all kinds of promotions and giveaways to keep fans excited and engaged. It was like being in a circus of nonstop entertainment.
Oh the game? The Lakers pulled out a victory after a close first half. The Warriors were really shooting well led by Monta Ellis and Kelenna Azubuike. I don’t know who Azubuike is, but you can’t leave him alone. He nailed open shots. In the second half, the Lakers defense picked up and slowed the Warriors game. Kobe had a quiet night with the entire team contributing. Pau Gasol had 21 points and 14 rebound ands Odom went for 16 and 12.
A fun NBA night where the game happens here!
Waikiki Bus Reserved Stall at the Airport
Don’t know when this happened since I’m not a frequent traveler, but the Honolulu International Airport now has reserved stalls for shuttle buses right outside of Arrivals. And I mean right outside, front and center where the primo pickup spots are.
The reserved stalls are marked off, and the security guard shoos away any waiting vehicles and even travelers waiting for their ride. I guess this move is to help out tourists at the expense of kamainas.
iPod Vending Machine in Glendale
So Hawaii isn’t the only state with iPod vending machines at Macys stores. Yeah, Macys Ala Moana and Kahala have theirs, and if you happen to be at the Macys in the Glendale Galleria, you’ll see this familiar site.
Twilight Fanaticism at its Finest
Talk about fanaticism for the Twilight series! Did you attend your Twilight viewing party when the DVD was released on March 21? Did your viewing party have a test (based on the book, not the movie)? Did your party include handmade Twilight party favors? Was there a life sized cutout of Edward Cullen?
No? Then your party wasn’t worthy!
Espresso Drinks Explained by McDonalds
Are you confused by the various espresso-based drinks? Wonder what’s the difference between a latte and a cappuccino? McDonald’s McCafe explains these drinks to customers with these easy to understand signs.
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UH Volleyball Onboard United
Who’s that sitting in aisle seat 26H? Hey, that’s Mike Wilton! Ain’t he the Head Coach of UH Men’s volleyball? I don’t know the team so I can’t identify volleyball players, but there are several tall dudes on this United flight.
Update: Here’s a pic of the must-be volleyball dudes.
Airplane Observations
Probably goes without saying, but there are sure a lot of iPods in use on our flight. Walking the aisles, I see a variety of models, mainly Nanos, but also Classics.
On the laptop front, there more ThinkPads on board. There are a few MacBooks around.
Cracking down on the carrousel….
Cracking down on the carrousel. Punks getting kicked off the ride (and making for a long wait).
