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Beatrix*JAR in Hawaii from hawaii on Vimeo. Beatrix*JAR is Bianca Pettis and Jacob Roske, sound artists and circuit benders out of Minneapolis. They were in Honolulu for a concert at The Arts at Mark Garage, and also put on circuit bending workshops for the community. This workshop was hosted by the Hawaii Macintosh and Apple Users Society (HMAUS). Music is "Arthur Golden" from Golden Fuzz (2007) by, of course, Beatrix*JAR. Music available at CD Baby or iTunes. The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the few online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (122MB/1250x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV. You can also watch this video via low quality but fast loading Flash players at YouTube, Google Video, Yahoo! Video, Viddler, and Blip TV. And several versions of this video (including high-definition MPEG-4 and DivX) can be downloaded from the Internet Archive. Subscribe to the HawaiiVog video podcast via iTunes, or in the media aggregator of your choice via RSS. hawaii beatrixjar circuitbending foundsound sounds music toys sampling samples

Kodomo No Hi from hawaii on Vimeo. The "Kodomo No Hi" Keiki Fun Fest at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. An early island celebration of Japan's "Children's Day," with arts and crafts, food (including KC Waffle Dogs), demonstrations and performances, and formal kimono dressing for kids. The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the few online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (128MB/1250x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV. You can also watch this video via low quality but fast loading Flash players at YouTube, Google Video, Yahoo! Video, Viddler, and Blip TV. And several versions of this video (including high-definition MPEG-4 and DivX) can be downloaded from the Internet Archive. Subscribe to the HawaiiVog video podcast via iTunes, or in the media aggregator of your choice via RSS. hawaii japan japanese jcch kimono fair festival kids family children

FIRST in Hawaii Robotics Competition from hawaii on Vimeo. Scenes from the last day of the FIRST in Hawaii Regional Robotics Competition. Students from schools across the state and the country gathered at the Stan Sheriff Center at the University of Hawaii to show off their math, science, and engineering skills in the form of ball playing robots. FIRST was founded by inventor and entrepreneur Dean Kamen, who was in Honolulu for the event. The winning alliance included the Rambots from Radford High School, The Cheesy Poofs from Bellarmine College Prep High School (California), and The Pink Team from Rockledge High, Cocoa Beach High, and Viera High Schools (Florida). The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the few online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (128MB/1250x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV. You can also watch this video via low quality but fast loading Flash players at YouTube, Google Video, Yahoo! Video, Viddler, and Blip TV. And several versions of this video (including high-definition MPEG-4 and DivX) can be downloaded from the Internet Archive. Subscribe to the HawaiiVog video podcast via iTunes, or in the media aggregator of your choice via RSS. first robotics robots firstrobotics frc hawaii regional regionals competition contest students science engineering math video vlog vog videoblog vodcast vidcast videopodcast

Honolulu Festival from hawaii on Vimeo. The 14th Annual Honolulu Festival, a three-day cultural exchange festival celebrating "Pacific Harmony." Here are some clips from Sunday, March 16 at the Honolulu Convention Center (one of three main venues), including exhibits, demonstrations, hands-on crafts and activities, and dazzling stage performances. For more information, visit honolulufestival.com. You can check out my video from last year's Honolulu Festival as well. The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the few online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (119MB/1250x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV. You can also watch this video via low quality but fast loading Flash players at YouTube, Google Video, Yahoo! Video, Viddler, and Blip TV. And several versions of this video (including high-definition MPEG-4 and DivX) can be downloaded from the Internet Archive. Subscribe to the HawaiiVog video podcast via iTunes, or in the media aggregator of your choice via RSS. hawaii video vlog videoblog videopodcast honolulu festival honolulufestival japan japanese hawaiian hula dance origami

The February 2008 gathering of Manoa Geeks saw a record turnout. Hosted at Oceanit in downtown Honolulu, about 50 local technology and web gurus and fans came together to talk shop. Adobe code development, the semantic web, the Microsoft-Yahoo deal, and the Apple MacBook Air were among the many topics discussed. Manoa Geeks is the brainchild of Aaron Dragushan of Wondermill. The first gathering took place in March 2007 at a coffee shop in Manoa (hence the name), with a handful of people. But soon, it outgrew most meeting spaces and is now hosted by local companies hoping to make connections with the talented and creative minds that attend. The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the few online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (140MB/1250x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV. You can also watch this video via low quality but fast loading Flash players at YouTube, Google Video, Yahoo! Video, Viddler, and Blip TV. And several versions of this video (including high-definition MPEG-4 and DivX) can be downloaded from the Internet Archive. Subscribe to the HawaiiVog video podcast via iTunes, or in the media aggregator of your choice via RSS. manoa geeks manoageeks meetup hawaii tech web programmers coders meeting oceanit web20

Aoki's Shave Ice from hawaii on Vimeo. President's Day 2008 was a spectacularly beautiful day of sun and blue skies, considering the usually grey weather of February. I also unexpectedly had the day off from work. So after a visit to the neighborhood pool, the family and I drove up to Haleiwa for shave ice. Aoki's (66-117 Kamehameha Hwy.) is located a stone's throw from the much more hyped Matsumoto's, but it's our preferred destination for the cool treat. The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the few online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (63MB/1250x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV. You can also watch this video via low quality but fast loading Flash players at YouTube, Google Video, Yahoo! Video, Viddler, and Blip TV. DivX fans can find this video at Stage6 (in HD). And both MPEG-4 and DivX versions can be downloaded from the Internet Archive. Subscribe to the HawaiiVog video podcast via iTunes, or in the media aggregator of your choice via RSS.

Hawaii Democratic Caucus from hawaii on Vimeo. The Hawaii Democratic Caucus was held the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008. Prior to this year's hotly contested race between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama (who was born in Hawaii), the state's record turnout for the primary caucus was 4,800 people in 1988. Last night, over 36,000 people turned out to participate. Long lines everywhere, chaos and confusion in several locations, and handmade ballots had to suffice for many when the printed ones ran out. In the end, Obama received 76 percent of the Hawaii Democratic vote, versus Clinton's 24 percent. The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the few online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (77MB/1250x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV. You can also watch this video via low quality but fast loading Flash players at YouTube, Google Video, Viddler, and Blip TV. DivX fans can find this video at Stage6 (in HD). And both MPEG-4 and DivX versions can be downloaded from the Internet Archive. Subscribe to the HawaiiVog video podcast via iTunes, or in the media aggregator of your choice via RSS. hawaii caucus caucuses democratic democrats democrat primary election vote obama clinton hawaiicaucus

Great Aloha Run 2008 from hawaii on Vimeo. Some scenes from the 24th Annual Great Aloha Run, held President's Day (Feb. 18, 2008) in Honolulu, Hawaii. As many as 20,000 participants of all ages run, walk, or roll 8.15 miles from downtown to Aloha Stadium to raise money for charity. For more information, visit: http://www.greataloharun.com/ The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the few online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (109MB/1250x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV. You can also watch this video at YouTube, Google Video, and Blip TV (low quality but fast playing). DivX fans can find this video at Stage6 (in HD). And both MPEG-4 and DivX versions can be downloaded from the Internet Archive. Subscribe to the HawaiiVog video podcast via iTunes, or in the media aggregator of your choice via RSS. hawaii honolulu greataloharun aloharun funrun walk marathon

Miller Street Memorial from hawaii on Vimeo. On Jan. 17, 2008, 23-month-old Cyrus Belt was killed when a neighbor threw him from a bridge onto the H-1 freeway. The city of Honolulu was united in grief over the horrific murder of the young boy, whose all-too-brief and troubled life has since become the focus of intense scrutiny and debate. While some people scramble to assign blame, hundreds of others have quietly convened every day at the spot where Cyrus Belt was killed. While some people are picking apart the people in his life, hundreds of strangers are simply moved by his tragic death, building a remarkable makeshift memorial of flowers, balloons, toys, letters, and other offerings. The sprawling shrine to the toddler at the Miller Street pedestrian bridge has grown so large, local transportation officials are struggling to balance Honolulu's need to mourn with the safety of nearby residents and passing motorists. These video clips were recorded on Tuesday, January 22, 2008. The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the only online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (67MB/1250x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV. You can also watch this video at YouTube, Google Video, and Blip TV (low quality but fast playing). DivX fans can find this video at Stage6 (in HD). And both MPEG-4 and DivX versions can be downloaded from the Internet Archive. Subscribe to the HawaiiVog video podcast via iTunes, or in the media aggregator of your choice via RSS.

Hilo Takeoff from hawaii on Vimeo. Departing Hilo International Airport (ITO) aboard go! Airlines flight 1039 on Wed., Jan. 2, 2008. It's an unusually clear day for the often gray and wet east side of the Big Island. Despite a dirty window and the glare of the sun, the view of the Hamakua Coast and Mauna Kea is impressive. This is a short addition to my kids' collection of airplane videos, which includes: Departure (April 8, 2005) Takeoff (June 27, 2005) go! Interisland (Jan 7, 2007) HD: Takeoff (December 30, 2007) The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the only online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (48MB/1250x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV. You can also watch this video at YouTube, Google Video, and Blip TV (low quality but fast playing). DivX fans can find this video at Stage6 (in HD). And both MPEG-4 and DivX versions can be downloaded from the Internet Archive. Subscribe to the HawaiiVog video podcast via iTunes, or in the media aggregator of your choice via RSS.

Imiloa Astronomy Center from hawaii on Vimeo. A visit to the fantastic Imiloa Astronomy Center at the University of Hawaii at Hilo on the Big Island. The center emphasizes both astronomy and Hawaiian culture, and notably uses the Hawaiian language throughout. The low-light conditions definitely put the Xacti HD700 to the test. I could have bumped up the ISO to bring out a little more detail, but I was curious to see what the basic settings would produce. Of course, when we headed into the nearly pitch-black planetarium, the show was over. The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the only online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (111MB/1250x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV. You can also watch this video at YouTube, Google Video, and Blip TV (low quality but fast playing). DivX fans can find this video at Stage6 (in HD). And both MPEG-4 and DivX versions can be downloaded from the Internet Archive. Subscribe to the HawaiiVog video podcast via iTunes, or in the media aggregator of your choice via RSS. imiloa astronomy science hawaii hawaiian language culture planetarium museum exhibit family kids hilo university

Unconferenz from hawaii on Vimeo. Unconferenz: A grassroots tech/Internet gathering to foster sharing and interaction amongst its participants. No keynotes, no talking heads, no sponsor pitches... just peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, spontaneous collaboration, and free flowing conversation. Sparked by Burt Lum and organized by everyone, Unconferenz was held on Jan. 12, 2008 at JAIMS in Hawaii Kai. The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the only online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (135MB/1250x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV. You can also watch this video at YouTube, Google Video, and Blip TV (low quality but fast playing). DivX fans can find this video at Stage6 (in HD). And both MPEG-4 and DivX versions can be downloaded from the Internet Archive. Subscribe to the HawaiiVog video podcast via iTunes, or in the media aggregator of your choice via RSS. hawaii unconferenz unconference barcamp podcamp foocamp meetup meeting geek flickr rubyonrails podcasting video vlogging

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park from hawaii on Vimeo. A visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island of Hawaii. My family takes in the Kilauea Visitors Center, the Jaggar Museum, and the Thurston Lava Tube. The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the only online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (114MB/1250x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV. You can also watch this video at YouTube, Google Video, and Blip TV (low quality but fast playing). DivX fans can find this video at Stage6 (in HD). And both MPEG-4 and DivX versions can be downloaded from the Internet Archive. Subscribe to the HawaiiVog video podcast via iTunes, or in the media aggregator of your choice via RSS. hawaii video videoblog vlog vog podcast big island volcano volcanoes nationalpark lavatube lava museum rainforest appletv xacti hd700 hd

Ahui O Manu from hawaii on Vimeo. A tour of "Ahui O Manu," the vacation rental in Volcano Village we stayed at during our New Year's 2008 trip to the Big Island. Charming, rustic, surrounded by wild ginger, towering Ohia trees, and giant Hapu’u ferns, and located on the edge of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the only online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (106MB/1250x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV. You can also watch this video at YouTube, Google Video, and Blip TV (low quality but fast playing). DivX fans can find this video at Stage6 (in HD). And both MPEG-4 and DivX versions can be downloaded from the Internet Archive. Subscribe to the HawaiiVog video podcast via iTunes, or in the media aggregator of your choice via RSS. hawaii vacation rental volcano volcano village cabin rental ahui o manu

Hawaii Flickr Meetup 2008 from hawaii on Vimeo. Hawaii Flickr users and fans kicked off 2008 with a potluck gathering at Kakaako Waterfront Park, site of the first official Hawaii Flickr Meetup in 2006. The motley crew of shutterbugs traded technical tips and showed off their gear, taking pictures all the while. From new users to seasoned pros, everyone enjoyed a beautiful afternoon full of food and friendly talkstory. The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the only online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (99MB/1250x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV. Windows devotees and DivX lovers can find this video at Stage6, also in HD. And anyone can watch compressed but fast-loading Flash versions of this video at YouTube, Google Video, and BlipTV. Subscribe to the HawaiiVog video podcast via iTunes, or in the media aggregator of your choice via RSS. hawaii flickr meetup flickrmeetup photographers photography photos cameras kakaako waterfront park

Anuenue Playground from hawaii on Vimeo. The cool, green town of Waimea (a.k.a. Kamuela) is home to what could be Hawaii's best playground. Anuenue Playground, an incredible wooden wonderland, was built and is maintained by the entire community. It's a must-visit stop as we pass through on our way from Hilo to Kapa'au. Given the subject matter, there's a lot of shaky handheld camera work here (including an ill-advised trip down a slide), which doesn't necessarily mix with the HD widescreen format. You have been warned. The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the only online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (78MB/1250x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV. Windows devotees and DivX lovers can find this video at Stage6, also in HD. And anyone can watch compressed but fast-loading Flash versions of this video at YouTube, Google Video, and BlipTV. Subscribe to the HawaiiVog video podcast via iTunes, or in the media aggregator of your choice via RSS.

Hilo Falls from hawaii on Vimeo. Visiting Boiling Pots and Rainbow Falls along the Wailuku River, and Kolekole Beach Park along the Hamakua Coast, three scenic parks in and near Hilo Town on the Big Island of Hawaii. The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the only online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (1250x720/101MB/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV. Windows devotees and DivX lovers can find this video at Stage6, also in HD. And anyone can watch compressed but fast-loading Flash versions of this video at YouTube, Google Video, and BlipTV. Subscribe to the HawaiiVog video podcast via iTunes, or in the media aggregator of your choice via RSS.

Kohala Jodo Mission from hawaii on Vimeo. One of the key stops on our regular pilgrimages to the Big Island is a drive out to Kapa'au, ancestral home of my mother's side of the family, to visit the graves of my maternal grandparents at the Kohala Jodo Mission. Near the very northern tip of Hawaii, tucked away on a hill behind the original King Kamehameha statue, this small Buddhist temple is the epitome of peace and serenity. The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the only online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (1250x720/81MB/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV. Windows devotees and DivX lovers can find this video at Stage6, also in HD. And anyone can watch compressed but fast-loading Flash versions of this video at YouTube, Google Video, and BlipTV. Subscribe to the HawaiiVog video podcast via iTunes, or in the media aggregator of your choice via RSS.

Takeoff from hawaii on Vimeo. Departing Honolulu International Airport (HNL) aboard go! Airlines flight 1034, bound for Hilo (ITO). This short clip was recorded by special request from Zac, who loves watching my last go! Airlines video just for the takeoff sequence. Even though low clouds and a dirty window made things a little hazy this morning, I think it looks pretty good in 720p HD. The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the only online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (1250x720/63MB/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV. Windows devotees and DivX lovers can find this video at Stage6, also in HD. And anyone can watch compressed but fast-loading Flash versions of this video at YouTube, Google Video, and BlipTV. Subscribe to the HawaiiVog video podcast via iTunes, or in the media aggregator of your choice via RSS.

North Shore 2007 from hawaii on Vimeo. A cool and gray day on the North Shore of O'ahu. While the dreary winter weather kept the beach clear, hardcore surfers still congregated out on the ocean to catch some waves. One year ago, I posted "North Shore for the Holidays," recorded with my Panasonic Lumix digital camera's movie mode and cut-and-paste edited in QuickTime Pro. I return to the North Shore today with my Sanyo Xacti HD700 digital video camera, and combine the clips in Final Cut Express 4. Today's lesson: fades and dissolve transitions. Next up: titles? The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the only online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (1250x720/68MB/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV. Windows devotees and DivX lovers can find this video at Studio6, also in HD. And anyone can watch compressed but fast-loading Flash versions of this video at YouTube, Google Video, and BlipTV. Subscribe to the HawaiiVog video podcast via iTunes, or in the media aggregator of your choice via RSS. hawaii northshore surf surfing surfers beach ocean waves pacific sand xacti hd700 hd

Mililani Town Center from hawaii on Vimeo. These are the first video clips taken with my new Sanyo Xacti HD700, which records high-definition (720p) video in Mac-friendly H.264 MPEG-4 format. Low light is actually one of the weaknesses of the Xacti, so this after-sunset walkabout was a good test. The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the only online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (1250x720/71MB/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV. Windows devotees and DivX lovers can find this video at Studio6. You can also view compressed but fast-loading Flash versions of this video at YouTube, Google Video, and BlipTV. Subscribe to the HawaiiVog video podcast via iTunes, or in the media aggregator of your choice via RSS. hawaii appletv hd hdvideo xacti hd700 video mililani

Scenes from the annual Obon ceremony and bon dance at Waipahu Soto Zen Taiyoji, including a performance by a local taiko troupe. This video is a test of the Flip Video camera out of Pure Digital. It's a cheap ($130), simple (four buttons), basic digital video camera designed for "the YouTube generation." It records up to an hour of MPEG-4 AVI video on its built-in memory and transfers to our computer via a built-in USB plug. It doesn't get much easier than this! The video files don't work "out of the box" on Mac computers, at least not without a special codec (provided) or running QuickTime in Rosetta mode (for pre-Intel machines). But software is provided for basic viewing and transferring on OSX. Windows users get free "Movie Mix" software, a bare-bones utility to edit clips together, add some basic themes and a soundtrack, and export versions optimized for YouTube or Grouper (now Crackle). This movie was assembled using "Movie Mix" (running on XP under Parallels), which generated a WMV file. I then converted the WMV to an iPod-optimized H.264 encoded MPEG video for my videoblog. Though obviously too limited for hardcore vloggers, the Flip Video is perfect for someone looking for an affordable and easy way to share movie clips online. It's also a great choice for kids who have the movie-making bug, but to whom you're not quite willing to entrust your more expensive gear. You can also view this video at YouTube, Google Video, and BlipTV. The iPod-optimized MP4 file served up in the feed (MP4/60MB) is here. You can also download the movie in multiple sizes and formats here, courtesy the Internet Archive. flip flipvideo video vlog vlogger vlogging vlogs videoblogs youtube webvideo obon bondance dance taiko drummers

A limited public preview of the Hawaii Superferry Alakai. Years in the making, the arrival of the Hawaii Superferry finally gives island residents a viable alternative to interisland air travel. The 800-ton, 1,000-foot long double-hulled vessel can carry over 800 passengers and over 250 vehicles. On board, ameneties to rival a hotel. Despite its size, it can travel at 35 knots, and travel between islands in two to three hours. The Alakai is the first of two ships, and will service O'ahu, Kaua'i and Maui. Music is "Pacific Journey" by John Keawe. You can also view this video at YouTube, Google Video, and BlipTV. The iPod-optimized MP4 file served up in the feed (MP4/30MB) is here. You can also download the movie in multiple sizes and formats here, courtesy the Internet Archive. I was also broadcasting live video from the ship the entire time via my lifecasting site, HawaiiGeek.TV. See the entire archived tour here. hawaii superferry ferry hawaiisuperferry boat ship interisland tour alakai johnkeawe honolulu harbor

A life-sized, 1,100-pound bronze sculpture of Elvis Presley was unveiled today on the grounds of the Neal Blaisdell Center in Honolulu. The 6'2" music icon is depicted atop a pedestal, commemorating his 1973 "Aloha from Hawaii" concert. It was a major television milestone, broadcast live, globally, to over a billion people in over 30 countries. The statue was donated by TV Land. Music is "Bite Your Nose" by Burnshee Thornside. You can also view this video at YouTube, Google Video, and BlipTV. The iPod-optimized MP4 file served up in the feed (MP4/13MB) is here. You can also download the movie in multiple sizes and formats here, courtesy the Internet Archive. elvis elvispresley presley theking statue bronze hawaii honolulu tvland

The last "world premiere" of the Apple iPhone took place in Honolulu, at the flagship Apple Store at Ala Moana Center. At 2 p.m., the store was closed up, the windows were blacked out, and the wait began. Those in line got to know each other, got interviewed by the media, and were given some refreshments. Eventually, claps and cheers erupted as hundreds of eager buyers parted with hundreds of dollars to own Apple's first mobile phone. You can also view this video at YouTube, Google Video, and BlipTV. The iPod-optimized MP4 file served up in the feed (MP4/38MB) is here. You can also download the movie in multiple sizes and formats here, courtesy the Internet Archive.

The 13th annual Honolulu Festival, promoting "understanding, economic cooperation and ethnic harmony" throughout the Pacific Rim. Here's a peek at the festivities at the Hawaii Convention Center on Sunday, March 11, 2007 (although the festival began on Friday and also included events at Ala Moana Center and in Waikiki). Music is "Ka Loke Polena" as performed live by Raiatea Helm. You can also view this video at YouTube, Google Video, and BlipTV. The iPod-optimized MP4 file served up in the feed (MP4/42MB) is here. You can also download the movie in multiple sizes and formats here, courtesy the Internet Archive. hawaii honolulu honolulufestival festival hula origami crafts hawaiian dance korean japanese raiateahelm

Hawaii got its second Apple Store today at Kahala Mall. The 5,000-square-foot Apple Store Kahala is the first Apple Store opening in three months, and is part of Apple's ambitious plan to open as many as 40 stores in 2007. First in line, at 3 a.m., was Dean Masai. And before the opening, the store was blessed by Hawaiian chant and hula. Kahala Mall is still reeling from major flooding last year, and lost several tenants. The hope is that the Apple Store will help draw people back to the shopping center, situated in East Honolulu. You can also view this video at YouTube, Google Video, and BlipTV. The iPod-optimized MP4 file served up in the feed (MP4/42MB) is here. You can also download the movie in multiple sizes and formats here, courtesy the Internet Archive. apple applestore applestoreopening grandopening applestorekahala kahala kahalamall

The Hawaii State Legislature kicks off each session with Opening Day ceremonies, featuring much pomp and circumstance, music, and food. Lots of food. While the speeches and music are a draw, and all the open doors at the State Capitol provide an excellent opportunity for lobbyists and activists to plead their case, most of the crowd packs the halls of government for the free lunch. Familiar faces captured include Ed Case, Will Espero, Karl Rhoads, Carol Fukunaga, and Josh Green. Music is "Life In These Islands" by Kaukahi, as performed live at Opening Day. You can also view this video at YouTube, Google Video, and BlipTV. The iPod-optimized MP4 file served up in the feed (MP4/26MB) is here. You can also download the movie in other sizes and formats here, courtesy the Internet Archive.

For our New Year's trip to the Big Island, our family flew go! (a subsidiary of Mesa Air Group of Phoenix, Ariz.), which operates four Bombardier CRJ-200ER jets for its interisland service. With ticket prices as low as $19, go! has been aggressively battling Hawaii's two incumbent, locally-grown carriers, Hawaiian Airlines and Aloha Airlines. All five of us traveled for what it would've cost for just two of us three years ago. The jets are smaller and the frills non-existent (they charge you for juice), but they get you there, and that's what matters. Our kids, especially, loved boarding from the tarmac. Music is "LostCode" from Plethora by MRDC (Magnatune). You can also view this video at YouTube, Google Video, and BlipTV. The iPod-optimized MP4 file served up in the feed (MP4/30MB) is here. You can also download the movie in other sizes and formats here, courtesy the Internet Archive.

A video Christmas card from a vlogger in Hawaii, from sunny Sunset Beach on the North Shore of O'ahu. Just a little something to warm your hearts this holiday season. Mele Kalikimaka and Hau'oli Makahiki Hou! Music is "Deck the Halls with We Wish You a Merry Christmas" by Doug Boldt, courtesy the Podsafe Music Network. You can also view this video at YouTube, BlipTV, and Google Video. The MP4 served up in the feed (MP4/13MB) is here. You can also download the above Quicktime movie (240x180/3MB), or the iPod-optimized file (MP4/13MB) here, courtesy the Internet Archive.