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Oceanic Mobile Simply Works Here and Here and Here

Gee Why — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:00:16 +0000

I’ve had the fortunate opportunity to test drive Oceanic’s Mobile Internet service on several occasions. What can I say other than it simply works. Be it the older USB stick for laptops to the newer hockey puck-sized mobile hot spot, Oceanic Mobile Internet connected me to the online world again and again. And not just in Hawaii, but traveling in California as well. That’s why you’ll see the “And Here” tag associated with Oceanic Mobile since it works here and here and here.

Easy Setup

Connecting with Oceanic Mobile Internet is easy. The USB stick required software drivers to be installed on my Mac, but that was a breeze. Launch the connection software and after a minute or two, you’re online. That’s it. When the software or drivers need updating, you’ll be notified of the updates.

With the Intelligo mobile hotspot, setup is even easier. The device is associated with the Oceanic Mobile Internet network, and all you have to do is connect to the device’s WiFi. If you want to configure the WiFi or other Intelligo settings, it’s all done using a web browser. Easy. The Intelligo offers 4G speeds and lets you share this connection to five other devices – great when traveling with a geared up family.

Great Connectivity

I can attest to the great connectivity of the Oceanic Mobile Internet service. Okay, it’s not perfect, no mobile carrier’s network reaches everywhere, but my OC Mobile device did remain connected when I lost connection with other carriers.

Here are just some of the pictures demonstrating the reach of OC Mobile.

Gotchas

To be completely upfront, there are some gotchas that you should know about however. Getting connected does takes some time. We’re talking minutes, not seconds. Part of getting connected is negotiating 4G or 3G speeds with the OC Mobile Internet network, and this is not instantaneous.

The battery of the Intelligo (first generation at least) gets really, really hot. Not dangerously hot, but more than “warm to the touch.” So when in use, you probably don’t want to leave the device in an enclosed bag. Let it “breathe” a bit. Battery life is pretty good. Depending on usage, you will recharge once a day.

Lastly, I just read about the change in service providers for Oceanic Mobile Internet. Oceanic changed partners from Sprint to Verizon. I’m not sure what impact this will have, but keep an eye on Oceanic Time Warner’s Verizon Wireless Partnership FAQ for more details.

Thanks to World Wide Ed for the free use of OC Mobile Internet, and to see where else OC Mobile works, head on over to andhere.com.Similar Posts:

Is This License Plate a Blunder?

Gee Why — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:00:37 +0000

I’m a little surprised that this license plate was allowed on the streets. Seems like a blunder.

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Eat Out Kailua

Gee Why — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:04:05 +0000

To bolster fundraising efforts, Kailua’s Hawaiian Soljahs baseball team organized a food truck and classic car rally this past weekend. Here are a few pictures from the event.

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Seiko Diver Watch Band Replacement

Gee Why — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:58:09 +0000

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The Gluttony of Living Social

Gee Why — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:00:39 +0000

The deals offered by services like Groupon and Living Social can’t be beat that’s for sure. But once you engorge yourself with so many great deals, you face the gluttony of redeeming these deals, especially when the expiration dates come rolling around.

At Office Max, I bought 3000 labels to use a $10 coupon. Over the weekend, dinner at CPK (with another coupon) was followed by dessert at Cold Stone Creamery ($10 discounted). All the while, I was wearing one of the many shirts ordered from Threadless.com.

So yeah, getting deals is great since you feel like you’re saving money. But soon enough, when you commence your spending binge, you’ll feel the gluttony of living social. Similar Posts:

Happy New Year

Gee Why — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:00:09 +0000

Gung Hee Fat Choy! It’s the Year of the Dragon, specifically the Water Dragon as @abaggy points out. To welcome the new lunar year on 1/23/2012, what’s more appropriate to wear, #23′s mighty-as-a-dragon Air Jordan 11 or the Air Jordan CMFT Max 12 “Fresh Water?”

Air Jordan 11

Air Jordan CMFT Max 12 Fresh Water
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Irish Hottie?

Gee Why — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:31:43 +0000

Why does a very underaged family member have this “Irish Hottie” crown? I don’t get it.

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Change Your Dreamhost Shell/FTP Password

Gee Why — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:44:19 +0000

If you’re a customer of Dreamhost, read their latest security bulletin requiring you to change your FTP/Shell password.

Do it now!

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Blondes Are Hip

Gee Why — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:22:56 +0000

It’s official, the Starbucks Blonde Roast is officially hip with this picture making Hipster.com’s popular page.

I wasn’t too happy with the results of the picture, but oh well. I took this picture after getting my free sample of the Blonde Veranda Blend by participating in Starbucks’s coffee tasting. Outside, the morning sun was yellowing the sky, making it look kinda blonde-ish. So I framed the Blonde Roast, Starbucks, and the dim morning light. It was still pretty dark outside so the picture turned out dark and grainy. But like I said, oh well. Similar Posts:

Playboy Getting Badass at Club 939

Gee Why — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:03:18 +0000

We’re talking about Club 939 and Playboy so obviously an NSFW warning is warranted.

Imagine a television show highlighting a bevy of Bunnies, their bums bared, partaking in extreme sports. That’s badass, as in Playboy TV’s BADASS, and the latest season starts off in Hawaii:

Sure the Big Island may look like a relaxing paradise, but beyond the sandy beaches and Mai Tais lurk some insanely dangerous obstacles. Wait’ll you see one of our gorgeous thrillseekers jump topless from a 30 foot cliff! Or break out the boards for some ridiculously rough curls! And don’t even get us started on the shark stuff.

Would you want to meet the cast of BADASS? It’s simple really. Head on over to Club 939 and be an (unpaid) extra for on-location filming. All you gotta do is act like a regular (badass) customer. Who knows what the Playmates of BADASS will be doing at the Club, not skydiving of course.

More info:

Saturday, January 21, 2012
1:00pm to 4:00pm
Looking for guys and gals, 21 and over

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Nike+ “Make It Count”

Gee Why — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:00:15 +0000

So what is Nike’s surprise connected to #makeitcount on 1/19/2012? Will the Nike+ program get an entire revamp? I do think the Nike+ mobile app needs to go beyond walking and running activities. Keeping track of various kinds of physical activity would extend its reach although I don’t know how it’ll track Kevin Durant’s exertion on the court.

Anyways, we’ll find out today.

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Evangeline Lilly Delayed My Appointment

Gee Why — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:49:23 +0000

You remember this scene from LOST?

That’s one of the memories that jogged in my head as I sat down and stared at a familiar face a few seats away – the face of Evangeline Lilly. Couldn’t be, right? Did she come back to Hawaii? LOST ended a few years back and Ms. Lilly’s filming The Hobbit in New Zealand, right?

Well, she did live in the area during LOST and random encounters are definitely possible. Witness my run-ins with Henry Ian Cusick, Jorge Garcia (once, twice, thrice, four times!), and Naveen Andrews. So anything can happen.

I no bulai on this one, Evangeline Lilly is back in Hawaii. The staff showered their VIP with extra attention causing quite a backlog of appointments. So yeah, my 20 minute appointment ended about one hour after checking in. I didn’t mind the delay although a picture with Ms. Lilly woulda been cool.Similar Posts:

January 18, 2012 is Internet Blackout Day

Gee Why — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:37:17 +0000

January 19, 2012 is Internet Blackout Day to bring awareness to SOPA and the Protect IP Act. You can read about the issues here or watch this short video.

PROTECT IP / SOPA Breaks The Internet from Fight for the Future on Vimeo.

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Disneyland and California Adventure Update

Gee Why — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:27:17 +0000

Want to know about the upcoming changes to Disneyland, primarily to California Adventure with the opening of Cars Land? Read this Laughingplace blog post for a great summary. Makes you want to go back to the Magic Kingdom when most of the changes are done this summer!

You gotta admit that Luigi’s Flying Tires is way cool.

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Eggplants, Beware!!

Gee Why — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:00:12 +0000

For all you rogue eggplants looking for trouble, it’s best you mind your own business and don’t be coming up around here. Take this as a warning.

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A Hip Wedding

Gee Why — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:40 +0000

Repurposed this picture on Hipster.com and got some Popular List loving from it.

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Reading About SOPA

Gee Why — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:00:30 +0000

Thanks to @ryankanno for passing along this link to Tim O’Reilly’s view on SOPA. I loved this statement:

Once the market matures, the pirates go away. They always do. Legitimate markets work better than pirate markets.

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Free Blonde Roast

Gee Why — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:46:32 +0000

When you go to Starbucks for “The Roast You Love the Most” tasting, be sure to ask for a free sample bag of the Blonde Veranda Roast. It’s not just grounds to make one cup, rather you can make a small pot of blonde coffee with the sample.

You also get a coupon for $1 off the entire Blonde product line.

And as I was reminded, the lighter the roast, the more caffeine is retained. So, the Blonde Roast has a higher caffeine content compared with the medium and dark roasts. The Blonde will definitely pep you up.Similar Posts:

My Old Ride Still Rides

Gee Why — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:00:51 +0000

Driving on the freeway, I spotted my old ride. Sold back in 2005, the ’96 Celica is approaching 16 years but still looks in pretty good shape, and I still love its design.

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Hostess Files for Bankruptcy

Gee Why — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:00:30 +0000

No, it just can’t be, but it is. Hostess has filed for bankruptcy.

It’s not the end however as the company continues to run operations, churning out (derogatory) Twinikes, Ho Ho’s, Ding Dongs, and my favorite Cupcakes. If Hostess goes, who’ll make food survivable through the nuclear winter?Similar Posts: