Looking Up the Effects of Vog
I know I’m getting old since I’m looking up the effects of vog. I don’t recall being affected in my younger years, but recently I’ve noticed coincidental throat issues when vog levels are high.
Getting old…
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What Does Peanut Butter Crunch Pancakes Look Like?
Looking at the specials menu for Sunday, April 21, what does peanut butter crunch pancakes with a marmalade topping look like?
A short stack looks like this!
The taste was interesting, not my favorite though. I wasn’t the biggest fan of the marmalade topping, instead wanted more peanut butter flavor.
Good Deal on an LG Washer
Since it was a return, you could get it for around $986 (less than $1000). From reviews on Home Depot, this washer is rated at 4.7 out of 5 stars after 261 reviews. This model was rated #3 in Consumer Reports in February 2013. Unfortunately, the matching dryer was already sold. And who knows, by this time, the washer might not be around either.
We were so close in getting this unit, but the extra capacity of the WM4070 won out. Our loss, your gain.
Khal Drogo Does the Shaka
Gotta love Jason Momoa aka Khal Drogo on The Games of Thrones flashing the shaka alongside the Kingslayer and Khaleesi.
Too bad the Dothraki didn’t adopt the shaka as a hand gesture for their tribes.
Lucky We Live Hawaii by Crazy Shirts
You know you’re lucky to live in Hawaii, but just in case you forget, this Crazy Shirt is a simple (and stylish) reminder.
Java Junkie by Crazy Shirts
If you’re powered by coffee, you’ll surely appreciate this Java Junkie shirt from Crazy Shirts.
Old School Commercials of Hawaii
Check out this Honolulu Magazine post collecting some of the classic television commercials from back in the day. I remembered all of them but had forgotten the impact of that silent Zippy’s commercial (featuring Jade Moon).
Seen at Costco
Just some of the items that caught my eye while shopping at Costco Iwilei. Oh and even though this location opens at 9am on Sundays, they must open a bit earlier. How else can shoppers be leaving with purchased items at 9:05?
I didn’t know glue dots were mainstream enough for Costco to stock.
Costco is up with modern tech too, selling these new 802.11ac Wifi access points.
I found some humor in the placement of the Windows 8 books next to books about Jesus. Not sure what the subliminal message is.
The clothing section was well stocked with piles of clothes that I couldn’t see the top of. Kinda backfires when you can’t easily browse.
I’d guess you’d find these kids books only in Hawaii.
Today I Learned…
that the temperature in the private event room of Alan Wong’s Pineapple Room in Macy’s Ala Moana is not adjustable. Supposedly, it is controlled by a facility in New Jersey. Yes, that’s what was explained to our party when asking if we cool off the room a little. Yes, that New Jersey – not in Ala Moana, not in Honolulu, not in Hawaii, not in the Pacific Ocean, not on the West Coast, but the New Jersey that is five time zones away.
Or is this just made up? I’m thinking the policy of the temperature setting is set forth by New Jersey, but actually controlling the temperature? Sounds like a cover story to me…
Spotted at Marukai
I’m not a regular at Marukai, but that’ll change since I just signed up for membership. What did I spy while perusing this little slice of Japan?
See the cool Gundam Pepsi cans? Love the artwork but abhor the $4 price tag. That’s $4 per can, a regular 12-oz can. The Darth Vader Pepsi Energy Cola looks more intriguing since it’s not your everyday Pepsi, and I believe it’s cheaper at less than $3 per can.
If soda ain’t your thing, how about Kit Kat varieties. Raspberry sounds good, but you know you have to try Vanilla Ice (Ice Baby) first. Check out the hook while my DJ revolves it! The other icon that transcends cultures is Oreos. I’m not sure how chocolate pie Oreos look like strawberries, but hey, coming from Japan, I can believe it.
Lastly, this one leaves me scratching my head – Coconut Long Boys Juniors. Say what? Subliminal message you think? The words, “boys,” “nuts,” and “long” with pictures of coconut balls and the long cylindrical candies? This one frightened me.
Help Represent Hawaii in the Startup Movement!
So there’s this contest called The StartupBus where small teams develop and launch their own startup business while on a bus ride to Texas. Hawaii has two representatives in this contest, working on different teams. Cheer on Ryan Kanno and Austen Ito as they build out Readin.gs and Jobber.io.
Of course, marketing and social media plays a sizable part for businesses, and you can help both Ryan and Austen’s teams by leaving a comment here and spreading the word about @readingsFTW and @jobberio.
And if you want, you too can jump for joy helping Hawaii represent our tech talent!
Spotted at Safeway
A little old by now, but some items of interest spotted at Safeway.
You know you want to sample the Flamin’ Hot Funyuns no matter the burnage that’ll ensue. Pucker up!
Who doesn’t love the sophisticated cookies? After you outgrow Oreos, Pepperidge Farms will be waiting.
Remember the days of seeing Hickory Farms “pop up” locations during the Holidays? These small stores would temporarily open for business, pushing these meat sticks to customers. Be honest, you’ve sampled the beef stick, right? No shame in that.
