A Postcard Moment - Waikoloa 2008

Of all the photos that I have ever taken in Hawaii, this is my favorite. I was just playing around after sunset and got this one. It was taken from the balcony of my room.

Waikoloa Sunset - Jan 7, 2008

What a great sunset this evening in Waikoloa Hawaii!

Manta Ray Diving - Kona Hawaii

Emily and I went Manta Ray diving last night in Kona. It may be the coolest thing that I have ever seen. It is like something from Aliens. There are Manta Ray videos from this same dive site on You Tube. They come in at night to eat the plankton. I can't imagine a dive ever being cooler than this!

Everyone Loves Starbucks!

It is true, everyone does love Starbucks! I was rather star struck this morning when I ran into Michael Dell in the Starbucks - Waikoloa Village. When I told Emily who it was she thought that I was crazy, until his friend called him by name.

It turns out that Mr. Dell was in town training for the annual Ironman competition held in Kona every year.

I wonder if I will ever stop telling this story? Not likely!

Hawaii - The Big Island

Emily and I are on the Big Island of Hawaii for a week. I am here running part of the annual HICSS Conference and Emily is working on her tan.

Blade Runner

For the sci-fi fans, one of the best movies ever made was Blade Runner. It was finally released on DVD. This movie was made 25 years ago. Ridley Scott finally cut the version of the film that he had originally envisioned - The Final Cut. For many, however, the best version is still the theatrical version. While this debate will go on, the movie is certainly a classic!

The Apple Aura

When it comes to the computer experience, no company does what Apple does! The Apple Aura is all about customer service. No other electronics company is able to pull this off. Not even the Sony stores.

Is it any wonder that Apple's stock went up 135% in 2007 alone?

Juniper Research describes Apple as the Nordstrom's of technology. The three Apple stores in Manhattan now seem to be on the 'must see' list of foreign travelers. Can you imagine a company like Dell being able to pull this off? I didn't think so.