On the other hand, I wouldn’t have known any better if I hadn’t recently visited a Shake Shack while in Washington DC and New York City.

Not sure what was wrong with the original Teddy’s colorful decor. I don’t mind the revamped look but just too close to Shake Shack for me.

Although I don’t mind the burned brand look on the tables.

The Aiea location is huge compared to other Teddy’s I’ve been to, but the burgers are still oh so good!

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My biggest decision for getting Keens was deciding what color to get. Lots of good color combos to choose from. Locally, Nordstrom carries a blue pair of Newport H2, but they’re too conservative looking for me. Luckily, Zappos carries a wide range of colors and can get them to you in two business days, even to Hawaii.

I liked the duck camo aka real tree, extra green but didn’t have my size. So I went with Brindle/Sunset.

You can also get Keens from Amazon so do some price comparison, you ken?

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These limited edition cakeshave been recalled since the milk powder used in the coating could be contaminated with Salmonella.

Gotta stick with the basic golden yellow cakes instead…

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Just how do you “assemble” this puzzle? I had to watch the video tutorial several times until I got it. It is cool and definitely a conversation piece. Can’t tell you how many coworkers stopped at my desk after seeing the angled structured Levit8 holding up my MacBook Air.

It’s sturdy and doesn’t feel like it’s going to tip over easily. The weight of a MacBook Air is easily supported, and I’m guessing the folds and angles provide enough strength to support heavier laptops. My only minor issue is the footprint base for your laptop. For a smaller machine like my 13-in Air, the footprint extends from the front of my machine to the very back. There’s not much leeway at all. Although it won’t, there’s a slight sense that the laptop is going to fall in to the Levit8 itself. But supported on the sides, this, of course, can’t happen.

I haven’t yet tried the Levit8 with my new (and bigger) MacBook Pro. The larger 15-in frame of the Pro will probably eliminate that sense of the laptop falling in.

Love the color combination, love that it folds flat, and can’t beat the price tag compared to other standing desks.

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I picked up two pairs at HIC for a total of $16 including this Dikembe Mutombo one.

Afterall, you can’t have too much finger waving during your day.

via GIPHY

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This rabbit-egg hybrid reminds me of a zombie or faceless ghost. Whatever your opinion, Usatama will be at Tokyo Disney and DisneySea from April 4 through June 14, 2017.

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Umm, yeah, it’s okay but only slightly, in a subtle, nuanced way. The cascara doesn’t alter the flavor profile of the espresso base, more like heightens (or deepens) the natural flavor. I’ll pass on this drink but rather indulge in my old favorite, the Smoked Butterscotch Latte.

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This past week, our receiving department informed me that I had a package. I went to pick up my new MacBook Pro and found this.

Yup, that’s it. Whenever I order a laptop, I always buy a spare power adapter, and that’s what arrived, not the actual MacBook Pro. No word when that’s arriving…

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An outbreak of norovirus is defined as an occurrence of two or more similar illnesses resulting from a common exposure that is either suspected or laboratory-confirmed to be caused by norovirus.

So when more than half of those attending a party gets stricken with similar stomach issues, that should be cause to report a possible Norovirus incident. For Hawaii, the Disease Investigative Branch can be contacted at (808) 586-8362.

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On the last day of 2016, I admit that I was wrong. Witness the Aloha Tower on New Year’s Eve.

Bravo Snapchat, bravo.

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Set in stone. ?: @carlnard #weareallbirds

A photo posted by Allbirds (@allbirds) on Nov 19, 2016 at 7:56am PST

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While the theater is open for business, the remodeling is still underway. Concessions is limited to popcorn and bottled soft drinks. No other food is available, and the fountain drink dispenser isn’t ready yet. The bathrooms are nice, but some walls need finishing. The main thing is the projection and (loud) sound system is working. And oh yes, the very red reclining seats are new. Just don’t touch any of the wires coming out of the walls.

It’s a good thing UPS delivers hand rails.

But hey, good enough. Can’t beat the convenience and $6 movies on Tuesdays.

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For Hawaii, the December 27 Cheer Party was at Financial Plaza – Bishop & Merchant.

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Tuxedo Mocha

As I thought, Starbucks’ new Tuxedo drink lineup sounds better than they appear. In promotions, these drinks look absolutely fabulous juxtaposing the two-tone white/dark chocolate combination. But in practice, when barristas are cranking out drinks, the luxurious look of the Tuxedo drinks is a nice-to-have afterthought.

The drink does taste great however. The depth and bitterness of dark chocolate is brightened by the sweetness of white chocolate. So while the appearance of your Tuxedo drink may not be perfect, the flavor is still an experience that you need to sample.

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Really though, I doubt these drinks would look great during normal serving conditions. Guess I’ll have to find out before the end of 2016 when the tuxedos are retired.

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