Thunderbolt and Lightning
It's not quite very, very frightening, but I'm still going to make sure all my iDevices are charged up, just in case.
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I'm famous - and on Metromix Honolulu
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be featured on Metromix?
If you haven't heard of it, it's a splashy, one-stop local entertainment guide on where to go and what to do, from the hottest restaurants and bars, to the latest in music, movies, and entertainment. And Honolulu is one of the cities fortunate to have a Metromix dedicated to our urban happenings (http://honolulu.metrmomix.com).
So normally, you find out about hip happenings, see models in model-like poses, fashionistas in the latest fashions, or even artists displaying their latest creations. And talk about attractive and hip people - or at least those confident enough to claim they are.
Except for Tuesday. For some reason there was a photo of yours truly, the same one you see above. Yes, the irony of a boring straight-arrow like me appearing on the trendy Metromix is not lost on me or anyone in my family.
But as long-time friends and new friends alike can attest, when it comes to food, that's something I can get excited about. And hopefully get others excited about. On a few occasions, I've even called myself a "foodie" - although I think "eater" could just as easily describe me. Especially when it's about my *favorite* food in the world - fried chicken.
If you haven't, you should read the article, about the Best Fried Chicken on Oahu (http://honolulu.metromix.com/restaurants/essay_photo_gallery/who-makes-the-be.... It is a well-written piece by my friend Melissa Chang (@Melissa808).
By the way Melissa, thanks for making me a celebrity at my office. I had four coworkers come ask me about the article. It really is nice to brag to them that I have connections. Especially when those connections let you partake in the food sampling.
Hey, maybe a new career is on the horizon. The only question is, "Do I charge for my services, or just take the free food?"
Mahalo!
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P.P.S – Did you know capsun.org has it’s own Twitter account (@capsundotorg) that Tweets whenever I blog here or on my photo blog?
Please note: The views expressed here are mine and mine alone. While I am employed by and affiliated with organizations and individuals, permission has neither been asked nor granted to write on the topics discussed here.
A Second Chance at Unconferenz 2010
via unconferenz.com
That's right!
Originally scheduled for February 27 (http://capsun.org/2010/02/12/unconferenz-2010-is-here/), Unconferenz was postponed due to the tsunami that thankfully only measured a couple feet and was barely noticeable, except for some very visible wave movement in Hilo.
The new date is this Saturday, March 20. Remaining the same: the location (KCC), timeframe, session, and cost (a reasonable $25 that includes a t-shirt and lunch), and of course, a desire for geeks, geeks-in-training, and geek wannabes to come together in a friendly, educational, and fun environment.
I thoroughly enjoyed my first experience (http://capsun.org/2009/02/11/unconferenz-2009/) last year! Although the open grid format was a little too unstructured for my OCD ways, it's still a great event. And so, I'm excited because I can make the rescheduled date. I had a conflict with the original date, but will definitely be there on Saturday.
Seating is limited, but when I checked with Burt the other day, he did say he had space. I'm hoping he didn't mean just for me.
Click the link above, go register, and we'll see you for a really inspiring session at Unconferenz 2010 (aka Unconferenz III) on Saturday.
Mahalo!
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P.S. – You can follow me on Twitter (@exbor) to get more regular updates. Be warned, they are much more “regular” than my posts here. :)
P.P.S – Did you know capsun.org has it’s own Twitter account (@capsundotorg) that Tweets whenever I blog here or on my photo blog?
Please note: The views expressed here are mine and mine alone. While I am employed by and affiliated with organizations and individuals, permission has neither been asked nor granted to write on the topics discussed here.
Today: Eat Pizza Hut to Support Makiki Community Library
Here's an easy way to help support a grassroots community organization dedicated to education and community engagement, the Makiki Community Library. MCL is a separate entity from the public library system, the Hawaii State Public Library System. To operate, it must raise funds through events and opportunities like this.
Full disclosure: I recently joined the board of this non-profit organization.And MCL needs your help more than ever. While the public libraries are facing closures in the form of Wednesday furloughs, MCL will continue with normal operations, being open on Wednesdays from 2-6 pm, Saturdays ffrom 12-4 pm, and Sundays from 12-4 pm. This is only possible with a dedicated army of volunteers and a small (2 people) paid staff. So if you don't have dinner (or even lunch) plans for today, would you please consider eating at Pizza Hut? 25% of your order total will be donated to MCL. But to help out, you must download, print, and turn in the above form when picking up your order or receiving a delivery order. Here are some additional details:Instructions
- 1) Call our State-wide One Number 643-1111or visit your nearest Hawaii Pizza Hut Restaurant during
- regular store hours. (Online ordering cannot be used for Pizza Night)
- 2) Before ordering, please say: "This is a Pizza Night Order." Then proceed with your order.
- 3) Fill out the claim check below.
- 4) Detach the claim check and give to the delivery driver or Pizza Hut cashier at time of payment.
- Note: Please be aware we must have the claim check in order to credit your school or organization with the sale.
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P.S. – You can follow me on Twitter (@exbor) to get more regular updates. Be warned, they are much more “regular” than my posts here. 
P.P.S – Did you know capsun.org has it’s own Twitter account (@capsundotorg) that Tweets whenever I blog here or on my photo blog?
Please note: The views expressed here are mine and mine alone. While I am employed by and affiliated with organizations and individuals, permission has neither been asked nor granted to write on the topics discussed here.
My initial reaction to the go!/Mokulele merger - on @i9News
If you haven't heard already, the much-despised go! Airlines will be merging with Mokulele Airlines, where many former Aloha Airlines employees now find themselves employed.
Yesterday, KGMB9's i9News asked: "Will the merge affect what airline you choose to fly interisland? Let's get going! Flying is oober important...what's your pick?" My response: "No, I've been a loyal fan of Hawaiian Airlines for several years. Before that, I was a loyal fan of Aloha. I like to support local." My loyal and long-time readers know I have much more to say about this. I plan on doing some anti-go! posts in the near future, so please stay tuned. Mahalo!Opening Protocols at Bishop Museum
Here's my view from the cheap seats of the culturally-rich opening protocols as Bishop Museum celebrates the grand unveiling and re- opening of Hawaiian Hall.
-Capsun
Twitter: @exbor
Web: http://capsun.org
Photo blog: http://capsunpoe.blogspot.com
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Happy Administrative Professionals Day
Here's to DH, who seemed a little shy today. We even went to a nice lunch, but I was so hungry I didn't take a photo first. And I wish I could take credit for those goodies, but someone else gave her those.
If you want to see food that bad, just see the previous post.
-Capsun
Web: http://capsun.org
Twitter: @exbor
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A Good Day for Hawaiians?
"OHA could only support a total moratorium on the sale or alienation of Ceded Lands. We could not possibly support other legislation that talks about a two-thirds majority of the House and the Senate that would permit the sale of Ceded Lands."
"Our desire is that self-determination for Native Hawaiian be advanced and that...a Native Hawaiian Governing Entity be created, whether it is pursuant to the Akaka Bill or not."
-Clyde Namuo, OHA Administrator
"Our desire is that self-determination for Native Hawaiian be advanced and that...a Native Hawaiian Governing Entity be created, whether it is pursuant to the Akaka Bill or not."
-Clyde Namuo, OHA Administrator
The title of today's post is a variation of a question that one of my Tweeps (Twitter friends) asked me in response to some of my Tweets. Her original question was, "A good day to be Hawaiian?" Keep in mind that Twitter has a 140 character limit, thus the short message. This was last week Wednesday, when two major pieces of legislation that are important to Native Hawaiians advanced:
- At the Federal level, S.381, the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2009 (which is affectionately known as the "Akaka Bill") was introduced in Congress. The bill creates a process for Federal Recognition of Native Hawaiians. It has proven to be widely misunderstood, misrepresented, and bitterly divisive within the Native Hawaiian community.
- At the State level, HB1667, Relating to Ceded Lands passed out of the House Hawaiian Affairs Committee. This is the Ceded Lands moratorium bill that would temporarily ban the sale of any Ceded Lands. It specifically prohibits the board of land and natural resources from selling,
exchanging, or otherwise alienating ceded lands in the public land
trust. Just as the Akaka Bill has been divisive, this bill seems to be drawing support from all over the Native Hawaiian community, including those who oppose the Akaka Bill.
