Roots of the router (the backbone of the Internet)

Great story:

The creator of the multiprotocol router reflects on the development of the device that fueled the growth of networking.

William (Bill) Yeager is 66 and still gets peeved when someone trots out the Silicon Valley fable about how the founders of Cisco invented the router. He was the guy at Stanford University that made it happen. The history of Network World roughly parallels the commercialization of routing, so we tracked Yeager down for a glimpse into the scene back then.....[click on link above for the rest of the story]

Quotes

A coworker had this in her cubicle and I thought it was cool.


"Our attitude toward life determines life's attitude towards us." Earl Nightingale

E3 Through the Eyes of a Booth Babe

Interesting reading from a different perspective. Maybe one day I'll get to check out E3. For the games of course and not the booth babes.....

FootLocker, Champs, Footaction Friends & Family Sale

A 30% off Friends and Family sale is happening from March 31 to April 2 at FootLocker, Champs, and Footaction. Here are the coupons.

• FootLocker
• Champs
• Footaction

Get yourself a fresh pair of kicks. Lots of new stuff when I stopped by FootLocker last week. This week it'll all be on sale!

2006 Internet and Technology Expo

2006 Internet and Technology Expo
March 31st, 11am - 7pm, Neil Blaisdell Center

Not that impressive. Here are some of the topics:

SkyWave Broadband, Inc. - WiFi Business Models: Free, Pay, and Hybrid
Oceanic Time Warner Cable - The Evolution of Oceanic Time Warner Cable Services and How Our Network is Supported By JDSU
Sprint Hawaii - Just Arrived: Mobile Broadband Wireless
HTDC’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program & Virtual China Incubator
BlackBird-Help Desk Excellence: How Much Support Are You Really Getting? (Part One)
SkyWave Broadband, Inc. - Building Wireless Communities
Secure DNA-Cisco Security in the SMB World

Best Damn Hottie?

The Best Damn Sports Show Period is having their own version of the Sweet 16, featuring 16 beauties that have been on the show. The Sweet 16 Beauties of Best Damn is already underway with #1 seed, Jessica Alba, losing another one, eliminated in the Elite Eight.

Who's left in the Final Four? Marisa Miller, Elisha Cuthbert, Stacy Keibler, and Brooke Burke.

The Final Four polls are now open. Vote now.

Missing Dave in concert

Although I missed the Bunny Bash, I did get to see our friend Keith play at Red Lion Cafe with his up and coming band Missing Dave. The band sounds really good and they look like they're having a great time playing on stage.

Bunny Bash at Oceans

How did I miss the Bunny Bash at Oceans? Life is so cruel....

FHM Sexiest Women

FHM Magazine released their "100 Sexiest Women in the World" list. WW's main squeeze, Jessica Alba, placed number three on the list. The number one spot goes to Scarlett Johansson.

The Top Ten

1. Scarlett Johansson
2. Angelina Jolie
3. Jessica Alba
4. Jessica Simpson
5. Keira Knightley
6. Halle Berry
7. Jenny McCarthy
8. Maria Sharapova
9. Carmen Electra
10. Teri Hatcher

There was no local Hawaii representation from our own Hottest Local Newscasters.

"Apprentice" auditions in Honolulu April 1

I don't think people from Hawaii fit the model for this show but I'm sure they can find some contestants...

"Apprentice" auditions in Honolulu April 1

Advertiser Staff
Hawai'i contestants will have a shot at joining Donald Trump on "The Apprentice" when Honolulu auditions are held April 1 at the Hawai'i Prince Hotel in Waikiki.

If you're game, show up from 9 a.m. to acquire a wristband. Interviews with casting crews will begin at 10 a.m.

Candidates should complete an online application, downloadable at at www.nbc.com, and bring the form to the open call.

According to an audition advisory, prospects should be able to take risks, think creatively to be a leader, spring back after making mistakes and have the tenacity to succeed in a cutthroat environment while remaining focused and feisty. It's also helpful to have the ability to swim against the tide.

Trump said in a statement, "People who want to challenge themselves in the ultimate business competition should definitely come apply."

Filming begins this summer.

Auditions will continue through April 8, with stops in Chicago, Hartford, San Diego, Washington D.C., Las Vegas and Phoenix. Other cities on the current search include Seattle, San Antonio, Tampa, Memphis, Denver, and Sacramento.

Snowboarding in Utah!!!!!

Leaving tonight, return next Wednesday but I will be online via RR dialup. Gotta practice my 1080s so I'm ready for the next Winter Olympics!

T-Pain in Concert at Pipeline Cafe

Almost missed this one... the musical artist, T-Pain, will be in concert on March 18 at the Pipeline Cafe.

Everyone, in unison now...

She poppin she rollin she rollin
She climbin that pole and
I'm N Luv with a stripper

CompUSA upcoming Midnight Madness Sale 3/17, Mar 15

CompUSA upcoming Midnight Madness Sale 3/17, Mar 15

CompUSA has a Midnight Madness Sale on Friday 3/17 6pm-Midnight.

Seagate 200GB hard drive $29.99AR
802.11g wireless router $9.99AR

Funny joke from a beautiful woman - From Esquire magazine

As told by Leslie Bibb

A woman's husband had been slipping in and out of a coma for several months. One day, he motioned for her to come nearer. As she sat by him, he whispered, eyes full of tears, "You know what? You have been with me all through the bad times. When I got fired, you were there to support me. When my business failed, you were there. When I got shot, you were there by my side. When we lost the house, you stayed right here. When my health started failing, you were still by my side.... You know what?"
"What dear?" she asked gently.
"I think you're bad luck. Get the f*ck away from me."

Free Starbucks Coffee!!!

Free Starbucks Coffee!!!!! here

500,000 Cups Runneth Over; Starbucks to Serve More Than a Half-Million Cups of Complimentary Coffee across the U.S. During First-Ever Starbucks Coffee Break
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 14, 2006--More than 70 percent of Americans take at least one coffee break per day(1) and tomorrow, Starbucks Coffee Company (Nasdaq:SBUX) wants to treat those Americans to a great cup of coffee. Starbucks will host its first-ever National Coffee Break, inviting customers in for a complimentary cup of freshly brewed coffee, on March 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. In more than 7,500 stores, partners (employees) will pour tall (12-ounce) cups of coffee for surprised customers and delighted commuters.

Sears Friends and Family Sale

On Sunday March 12, Sears is having an Anniversary Celebration Day and you can save an extra 10% on EVERYTHING (except electronics).

I will email out to most of you the coupons to print out. Having a problem try to post a picture of it.

The wait at Macaroni Grill is CRAZY!!

Waited for over 2 hours for a table there on Friday night! Good thing it's at the mall and we could cruise at Borders. Found some interesting reads for my girl friends - Why Men Love Bitches: From Doormat to Dreamgirl-A Woman's Guide to Holding Her Own in a Relationship and Fate of Your Date: Divination for Dating, Mating, And Relating
It was pretty hilarious reading!

Food was pretty good. Interesting how the ladies sing Happy Birthday in Italian. Dessert was so-so. We had the fried snickers thingie. Might be because I was super stuffed. I would go back but not on a Friday or Saturday...

This can't be Eddie Van Halen!

He is looking nasty!

Personal VPN

Found this via digg.com...

Oh so close!

Sorry, Wayne's World. Oh so close but not true. Jessica Alba on the front of Playboy's March issue doesn't feature her inside the uh, magazine's articles.

Go return your issue and demand a refund.