The 2009-2010 Quicksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau at Waimea Bay. A selection of photographs from the event, shot on 100TMX and 400TX in both 135 and 120 formats.
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The Real-Time Web & Tweeting Objects
The theme of the recent Le Web conference in Paris was “Real-Time Web”, and given the multitude of “live” distribution channels emerging across the Internet, this is definitely a hot topic. LeWeb founder Loic Le Meur’s current endeavor Seesmic seeks to enhance user experiences within the real-time web via online and mobile applications.
The real-time web is indeed an exciting new online ecosystem, and thousands of entrepreneurs are scrambling to lay claim to a piece of the pie. What a surprise to find a mention of Buoy Alarm amongst the real-time chatter! With so many other robust applications attempting to tackle much larger issues, such as real-time search, it’s neat to see our humble little idea pop up in the discussion.
Follow Buoy Alarm on Twitter, or my personal favorites Buoy 51001 and Buoy 51201, for real-time swell information.
Hollywood stay away!
Let the Japanese do it right.
Give the Gift of Conundrums
Having trouble locating a holiday gift worthy of your hip designer friend’s attention? Toil no longer, Typographical Conundrums has arrived. The book contains over 170 visual wordplays by Harry Pearce, set in AG Old Face, in just two colors. While you’re at it, treat yourself to a copy, you deserve it.
Starfish Prime
Not the sunset
On July 9th,1962 the United States Government and the Atomic Energy Commission conducted a series of high-altitude missile tests over the Pacific called Starfish Prime. 250 miles into space and 19 miles southwest of Johnston Island, one of five missiles was detonated creating a nuclear explosion visible from Honolulu, nearly 900 miles away. The blast created an electromagentic pulse (EMP) that effected street lights, TVs and radios on Oahu and Kauai.
While some of the energetic beta particles followed the Earth’s magnetic field and illuminated the sky, other high-energy electrons became trapped and formed radiation belts around the earth. There was much uncertainty and debate about the composition, magnitude and potential adverse effects from this trapped radiation after the detonation.
April of the previous year, Russians sent Yuri Gagarin into orbit as the first man in space and the Americans followed two months later with Alan Shepard. Since then, we’ve been sending humans into space rather frequently. Also, it’s conceivable that a detonated nuclear warhead only needs to be within a 700 mile radius of Hawaii to kill electricity throughout the State. Villains take note.
New levels of Doodle
When you have some free time, most people will watch TV or clean the sock drawer. Others build highly sophisticated video game mods of Deloreans that travel time.
We are Flora
What is the iconic representation of ‘Lei Stand’ you ask? How about flowers. What about ‘Airport Transportation Shuttle’? How about flowers. (Found at the Honolulu International Airport)
Street View
Will nothing be a mystery? Speaking of mystery, spot the ASWS mystery mobile, it’ll have good parking forever.
Proof before publishing
Poorly worded caption made worst by an inconveniently placed link.
The Supernatural Fish-Attracting Branch
Pehea Ka Lawai‘a, the debut album from Makalei, goes on sale today. Look for it at the following locations: Barnes & Noble, Borders, Target, and Walmart. Unfortunately that’s only in Hawaii, but fear not Hawaiian music fans currently off-island, the album is available as a digital download, so you can purchase it right now, directly from the artists!. Cheehu!
