Bookmarks for August 10th
When I’m not blogging, I’m browsing. Here are sites and pages that I bookmarked on August 10th: NASA satellites catch 2 views of Felicia already affecting Hawaii: Tropical Storm Felicia is closing in. Two...
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Menchie’s Mililani Opening Aug. 17
Despite the gloomy economy, the frozen yogurt craze continues to spread across Hawaii. We’ve now got several Mainland chains (Yogurtland, Menchie’s, Orange Tree, Red Mango), plus a handful of independent stores. While I’m certain...
Hawaiian Hall Grand Reopening
The historic Hawaiian Hall at Bishop Museum celebrated its grand reopening this weekend, after the 120-year-old building finally saw its first-ever renovation. The work took over three years and $21 million, but the time,...
Host Families Sought for International Students
The non-profit STS Foundation, which works with a network of coordinators to place international students across the country, is looking for host families in Honolulu for two high schoolers for the 2009-2010 academic year....
Bookmarks for August 3rd
When I’m not blogging, I’m browsing. Here are sites and pages that I bookmarked on August 2nd: MSU prof documenting increased acidity in Pacific: A 20-year study of the Pacific Ocean waters northwest of...
Bookmarks for July 27th
When I’m not blogging, I’m browsing. Here are sites and pages that I bookmarked on July 27th: Scientists Study Distinct Ecosystem at Ocean’s Surface: Scientists are now discovering that the top hundredth-inch of the...
Getting “LOST” at Comic-Con
In a few hours, my wife and I will be flying to San Diego for Comic-Con. Called the “Geek Prom,” You could also call it the “Geek Superbowl,” with over 100,000 people attending the...
Bookmarks for July 20th
When I’m not blogging, I’m browsing. Here are sites and pages that I bookmarked on July 20th: DOE Announces Nearly $14 Million to go to 28 New Wind Energy Projects: U.S. Department of Energy...
Wayfinder Lecture Series Begins Thursday
Hawaii Public Radio is launching a three-part lecture series on Thursday, beginning with master Hawaiian navigator Nainoa Thompson (Executive Director of the Polynesian Voyaging Society). He’ll be speaking to an intimate crowd at the...
Governor Lets Tech Credit Cuts Become Law
Today was the last day Gov. Linda Lingle could veto bills from the 2009 legislative session. And while she didn’t sign SB199, she didn’t veto it, either. So, despite the extensive lobbying efforts by...
New ‘Feed Me!’ iPhone App for Kids
After months of work, and weeks of tweaks and waiting, Honolulu-based Edutainment Resources Inc. today announced the availability of its full PencilBot-Kids line of “Feed Me!” apps in the iTunes App Store [iTunes Link]....
‘Talk Story’ Conference Comes to Hawaii
Locals know how to “talk story.” And often, it’s more than just “small talk.” Beginning next week, the National Storytelling Network‘s Pacific Region will be coming to the Aloha State to celebrate the art...
Bookmarks for July 6th
When I’m not blogging, I’m browsing. Here are sites and pages that I bookmarked on July 6th: Temporary Bottom Fishing Ban Begins: Starting Monday some of the most popular and sought after fresh fish...
Fundraiser to Bring Clean Water to Haiti
I’ve received word from Dennis Hida, one of the volunteers at the Honolulu Twestival in February, that he’s working on his own fundraiser to bring clean water to a community in need. “A dream...
Gov. Lingle Vetoes Online Tax Bill
A quick update to my last post on Amazon.com dropping Hawaii affiliates. As the online giant (and many local affiliate marketers) hoped, Gov. Linda Lingle today vetoed HB1405. Now the ball is in the...
Amazon Dumps Hawaii Affiliates
Amazon.com has pulled the trigger. As reported earlier, a looming Hawaii state tax law change relating to online affiliate marketers has prompted the Internet retailer to close the Amazon Associates accounts of Hawaii residents....
Bookmarks for June 29th
When I’m not blogging, I’m browsing. Here are sites and pages that I bookmarked on June 29th: EPA awards $200,000 Brownfields grant to Department of Hawaiian Home Lands: The funding will be used to...
Review: Apple iPhone 3GS
I’ve had the iPhone 3GS for a week now, so I thought I’d share my impressions as someone who upgraded from last year’s iPhone 3G. There are dozens of excellent exhaustive reviews out there...
‘The Fuel Film’ Comes to Hawaii
An award-winning documentary on America’s addiction to oil and the promise of alternative energy is coming to Honolulu. “The Fuel Film” (formerly “Fields of Fuel“) will be screened one night only, this Friday at...
Bookmarks for June 22nd
When I’m not blogging, I’m browsing. Here are sites and pages that I bookmarked on June 21st: School Program Cuts Problem Behaviors In Fifth Graders In Half: The study was conducted in 20 public...
