2009, Here We Come!

2009, Here We Come!

Wednesday, December 31, 2008 by NEENZ

Every year Lilinoe and I promise each other to have a better year than the last and this will not change as we enter 2009. One of our rules is that “we work on our friendship so that our relationship is solid.” And, in order to achieve this we have to continue to grow as [...]

Countdown to Geek News Central 24-Hour Podcast

Countdown to Geek News Central 24-Hour Podcast

Wednesday, December 17, 2008 by NEENZ

Editor of Geek News Central and local Oahu resident, Todd Cochrane will be kicking off his second annual 24-hour Podcast this Saturday, December 20th at 5:30 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time. The GNC team has put together a great list of guests which include Grammar Girl; 14-year-old podcaster, Jeremiah Pena; the host of Beachwalks with Rox, [...]

Makahiki Maori Festival Shines

Makahiki Maori Festival Shines

Wednesday, November 26, 2008 by NEENZ

The heavy rains and flooding of Kapiolani Park delayed the Makahiki Maori Festival by a day, but it didn’t dampen the spirits - not within the volunteers, performers, ‘ohana and I’ll even venture to say not of our late kupuna too. The last time I was in the audience for a performance at Kapiolani Bandstand [...]

Wyland Studio Store Opening

Wyland Studio Store Opening

Thursday, November 20, 2008 by NEENZ

We have found our Waikiki getaway - The Wyland Waikiki located on the corner of Kuhio and Royal Hawaiian Avenue. As we drive onto the property we’re greeted by the sculptured creatures of the sea and a friendly valet crew. Just over the rock wall is the soothing fresh water pool and accompanying whirlpool spa [...]

Web 2.0 Solutions in An Economic Storm

Web 2.0 Solutions in An Economic Storm

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 by NEENZ

Let’s face it, we’re all being affected by the current economic storm whether through lay offs, stock losses or churned up emotions about the bailout news. As a parent and partner, I’m concerned and a bit more burdened than I was before, but as an entrepreneur I’ve never been more on fire!
As part of their [...]

Pink Tiki Benefits Queen’s Medical Center

Pink Tiki Benefits Queen’s Medical Center

Sunday, November 16, 2008 by NEENZ

I thought I retired from my “disco days” years ago, but it seems I have to dust off the neon colored, checkered Vans; stretch out the hamstrings; - who am I kidding, I’m always up for a party!
If you were at Podcamp Hawaii last month you’ll recall Tiki’s Grill & Bar sponsored the Friday night [...]

Mountain Apple Company Embraces New Media

Mountain Apple Company Embraces New Media

Friday, November 14, 2008 by NEENZ

After my session at Podcamp Hawaii, a very patient man waited to say hello while I chatted with the spirited Hawaii real estate agent, “Biz” Kellam. He was tall, good looking and I pegged him for an Apple Fan Boy - close, but not really. We exchanged contact information and my schedule finally allowed me [...]

Jump, Leap and Twhirl for Saltimbanco

Jump, Leap and Twhirl for Saltimbanco

Wednesday, November 12, 2008 by NEENZ

Often times I’m guilty of working too often, it’s part of my personality. If there were an ‘extreme working’ sport, I’d be quite competitive. Rewind decades and you would have found me on the other end of the spectrum, ‘extreme hanging out at the beach.’ But things change, people grow and the biggest change for [...]

Hawai’i Geek Week: Social and New Media Workshops

Hawai’i Geek Week: Social and New Media Workshops

Tuesday, October 21, 2008 by NEENZ

Hawai’i Geek Week got off to a great start with Mactoberfest. I had the pleasure of sharing the mic and a stage with Lorelle VanFossen, Bob Lew and the hosts of Bytemarks Cafe; Burt Lum and Ryan Ozawa. The audience was very engaging moving the conversation from beginning a blog to finding the time and [...]

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