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Is “The Stick” Legit?

Gee Why — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:00:06 +0000

So am I to believe that by rolling this stick against my tired muscles, its undulations will rejuvenate my body? For real?!? How does it work its magic? I’m tempted to buy one just to see how and if it works.

Anyone out there can vouch for The Stick?
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“Since” or “Sense”

Gee Why — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:21:02 +0000

I cannot even believe someone made the “error” of confusing the words, “since” and “sense.” But there it was in an email:

… that has sense been worked out.

I did not quote the entire sentence sense I didn’t feel it necessary. Otherwise, it may have confused your common since. I hope that make scents.

Thanks to @abaggy for forwarding me the email that will mar my english forever.Similar Posts:

A Right Justified Cake

Gee Why — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:00:58 +0000

As soon as I saw the decoration on this cake, I knew the “artistry” was done purposely for effect. Why else would a cake feature right justified writing on it?

Right justified

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Pre-order Your Canon 200-400mm f/4L Lens

Gee Why — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:40:42 +0000

Now available to pre-order from Amazon, Canon’s new 200-400mm f/4L lens. Features image stabilization, USM for fast autofocusing, and a built-in extender that takes the lens to 280-560mm at f/5.6.

So the price is quite steep, but this is a heck of a lens!Similar Posts:

Lord Wolcott of “Downtown” Abbey

Gee Why — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:15:58 +0000

Say what? Sean Combs aka Puff Daddy as Lord Wolcott, the first popolo cast on Downton Abbey? No, not really but check out his parody.

Downton Diddy from Sean Combs

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Starbucks Park Shore Hotel in Waikiki

Gee Why — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:00:05 +0000

Have you been to the Starbucks location in the Park Shore Hotel in Waikiki? It’s on the corner of Kalakaua and Kapahulu, right across the Honolulu Zoo and features an awesome interior. The focal design point of this store has to be this picture of a wave break.

Wave break in Starbucks

Once you get past the imagery of the wave then you’ll start to notice the other interior touches.

Click to view slideshow.

This location features wood everywhere. The walls, the tables, the displays, and even the ceiling panels are wooden veneered. Don’t forget the added warmth provided by the filament lights. While they don’t emit much usable light, it’s all about the ambiance. If you’re visiting the zoo, cross the street and check out this delightful Starbucks.

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Why Did I Bother?

Gee Why — Wed, 15 May 2013 06:32:54 +0000

I gotta learn to overcome my habit of correcting technical mistakes. So I got an email at work that said something technically incorrect. After indirectly telling the sender about the correction, I get a follow-on email telling me how my correction isn’t a better solution. Umm, I didn’t say it was better, but it is the correct term for the topic at hand.

I shoulda left well enough alone. Even after a venti mocha and a nap, I feel exhausted from this wasted effort.Similar Posts:

Surfing USA by Crazy Shirts

Gee Why — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:00:43 +0000

Liking the composition of this shirt design featuring Hawaii’s surfing and the American flag.

Surfing USA by Crazy Shirts

Click on the image above to order Surfing USA from Crazy Shirts.Similar Posts:

Last of the LEGO Minifigures Series 10

Gee Why — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:00:37 +0000

My hunt for LEGO minifigures series 10 is now done. While I don’t have the entire set, I have the ones wanted. I finally found Medusa and the librarian and also picked up the baseball player and paintball guy.

Medusa was really hard to find. I think since she’s easily recognizable, collectors nab her fast. I must say her tail is exquisite. It’s not short and stumpy but a long, windy tail. I was surprised how difficult it was to find the librarian. Keying on the coffee mug, I identified so many grandpas but only this one librarian. It’s all in the hair.

The baseball guy is common. Feel for his glove which is permanently attached to his arm. The paintball dude was kinda easy to identify with his bulky helmet. Once you feel that, you can verify by searching for his paintball gun. Similar Posts:

Liliha Bakery on Local Kine Grindz

Gee Why — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:00:39 +0000

While digging through and converting my stack of miniDV tapes, I found this gem of Bruddah Sam and Lina Girl from Local Kine Grindz back in 2007. Along with featuring Kin Wah Chop Suey, the show’s duo had a humorous skit leading up to their visit to Liliha Bakery.

Sam and Lina should reprise their LKG roles for a storyline on Hawaii Five-0!Similar Posts:

Who Doesn’t Like Fuzzy Cooked Rice?

Gee Why — Mon, 13 May 2013 06:10:54 +0000

Of course everyone takes rice cookers for granted. You get uncooked rice, wash it up a bit, put it in the cooker with some water, and wait. Not much to it right?

Except that there is, and you can unlock the flavors of freshly cooked rice with the Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker. At 5.5 cups and armed with fuzzy logic, this is THE rice cooker to get.
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Not a Gift for Mother’s Day

Gee Why — Sun, 12 May 2013 18:00:55 +0000

This BIC Cristal for Her Ball pen set is definitely not a gift for mom on Mother’s Day (or any day for that matter). But then again, if mom likes a good laugh, she’ll definitely get one after reading all the Amazon comments about these “for her” pens.Similar Posts:

Loving Will and Monifa

Gee Why — Sun, 12 May 2013 07:02:26 +0000

I won’t go into the backdrop of the Tonight Show prank. Just enjoy the singing and natural charisma of Will and Monifa.

Livin’ for the gas!!!Similar Posts:

Batter Up, Seagate

Gee Why — Sat, 11 May 2013 18:00:57 +0000

Dead drives

Strike 1! Western Digital 500-GB external drive that powers up but then is completely silent.

Strike 2! A different WD 500-GB external drive model that powers up. But then the drive sounds like it keeps trying to spin up again and again and again.

Strike 3! An external Maxtor 750-GB drive that powers up, spins up, and mounts on the desktop. But when I try to actually use it, I get errors and delays. Disk Utility says it needs to be repaired even though I just freshly formatted it.

After striking out with Maxtor and Western Digital, the next batter up is Seagate. And I’m hoping to drive one out of the park, swing for the fences at 4 TB!!

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Look Out, I’m Certified in VMware

Gee Why — Sat, 11 May 2013 02:10:10 +0000

Well sorta. I did attend training in VMware vSphere 5.1 all week and took an independent certification offered by ESXLab. While I didn’t attain the higher ESXLab Certified Virtualization Specialist (ECVS) certification, I did manage to qualify as an ESXLab Certified Virtualization Technician (ECVT).

It’s all good though since I didn’t think I’d pass the test at all. But then I figured why not try? As I learned from @abaggy, you can’t win if you don’t enter. Mind you, he’s talking about contests, but same train of thought for this certification testing. If I pass, I pass. If I don’t, I don’t. Fortunately, I did. Now, let me at your ESXi virtual machines and let me do some damage. Similar Posts:

Abercrombie and Fitch Is Exclusionary?

Gee Why — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:14:29 +0000

Nawww, really?!? What ever gave you that impression? Surely, the recent words of the A&F CEO admitting as much can’t be the first time this thought crossed your mind.

From a 2006 interview with CEO, Mike Jeffries.

We go after the attractive all-American kid with a great attitude and a lot of friends. A lot of people don’t belong [in our clothes], and they can’t belong. Are we exclusionary? Absolutely.

You must have suspected something after seeing their posters and signs over the years, right? Here’s their latest #abercrombiehot shot.

#abercrombiehot

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The Best Nike LunarEclipse

Gee Why — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:00:07 +0000

The heritage of Nike’s LunarEclipse running shoe dates back only three generations, but I must say that the latest LunarEclipse 3 is the best one to date. Ha, that’s an easy conclusion with so few models. But I have all three LunarEclipses, and the LunarEclipse 3 continues to improve, fixing problems in previous pairs.

Like there were improvements between the LE1 to LE2, there are more adjustments with the LE3. The LE1 featured Flywire which was ditched for the “fingers” of the LE2. Flywire makes a reappearance on the LE3 and stylishly so as cables for lockdowning your foot.

The toebox is snug like the LE2, and it feels like the LE3 includes stiffer foam under the arches for better crash protecting support. I don’t think the floating heel cup is in the LE3, but it does feature a “heel support clip” (whatever that is). Visually, the off-centered lacing gives the shoe an edginess to it, not following the norm of laces down the midline. I like it. Maybe this asymmetric orientation actually affects performance, maybe it doesn’t, but it definitely looks cool.

The sole of the LE3 looks much the same as the LE2. The flex grooves may be marginally deeper and wider.

LunarEclipse sole, LE3 (top), LE2 (bottom)

The engineered mesh upper seemingly gives the LE3 less (visible) layers than the LE2. This should help with weight and ventilation.

Engineered mesh of LE3 (left)

As a runner who needs support both in the arches and heel, the LunarEclipse 3 provides an excellent combination. The LunarEclipse is now my running shoe of choice with its great balance of support, lightness, and comfort.

More pictures of the LunarEclipse 3 and comparisons with the LunarEclipse 2.

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What Came First, LeBron X or Starbucks’ Frappuccino Marketing?

Gee Why — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:03:51 +0000

Have you seen reigning MVP LeBron James’ signature shoes? Of course you’ve seen the LeBron X this NBA season, and I know you’ve noticed the geometric paneling on them, especially the higher end Elite makeups. If you haven’t noticed, then LeBron’s recent MVP variation really shows off the geometry (don’t mind the crazy colors, just the patterns).

LeBron X MVP

Now, with this in mind, take a look at Starbucks recent Frappuccino marketing material and new line of gear. Here are some samples.

Notice any thematic similarities? Triangles and geometric shapes anyone? So which one came first, LeBron’s design for the X or Starbucks’ Frappuccino marketing? Corporate design espionage perhaps or pure coincidence? I know not, but if I do spot you wearing the LeBron X MVPs while brainfreezing on a Frappuccino, I will stare at you (and your kicks).Similar Posts:

Regaling in Regal Donuts

Gee Why — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:00:19 +0000

The gluttony of living social led us to the McCully Shopping Center and Regal Diner (which is also a bakery with tons of donuts, go figure).

Although they weren’t fully stocked, there was still a good selection in the late afternoon. A $20 deal went a long ways, stuffing a box full of colorful treats. The donuts weren’t bad at all though I didn’t sample all the flavors. I’d say no to the green tea the next time around. The chocolate sprinkled one was good as well as the basic apple fritter. And yes, the entire box is gone after one day. Similar Posts:

Why My Thumbs Went Numb

Gee Why — Wed, 08 May 2013 07:10:40 +0000

After about a combined 60 minutes of LEGO Minifigure hunting, my thumbs have gone numb. I didn’t (and didn’t expect to) find Mr. Gold but I finally did manage to get most (maybe all) of the ones wanted.

More LEGO Minifigures Series 10

I accidentally thought the Captain’s bird’s wings were those of the Bee Girl. But I did manage to find the bona fide Bee Girl. The Trend Setter female was a rare find. I suggest feeling for her dog since it’s not a typical LEGO-ish block shape. The painter guy’s paint can and roller are unique feeling though both are “unassembled.”

I’m hoping I’m done with Series 10 so my thumbs can recover.

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