Sharing Off White Dunk Episode 1
Just for a measure of good luck, I’m sharing the first episode that introduces the upcoming Off White take on the classic Dunk.
Via Nike? SNKRS:
What’s the Difference – Road, Drive, Street, Avenue?
Thanks to a random email from Wordgenius, I got a better understanding of the definitions for road, drive, street, lane, boulevard, avenue, and a few more cartographic terms. While there are differences, I’m not sure if we adhere to the guidelines of these terms. Avenues run perpendicular to streets?
My Current Fascination – Streetlight Cadence
My dad’s television was on and tuned into HI*Sessions, showcasing local musical talent. I wasn’t really paying attention until I saw this interesting looking group.
Is that guy strumming a violin? Is that other dude playing the cello standing up? Wait, is that an accordion? And the guitarist has a snazzy hat! So I asked social media who these guys were and in no time, I was told this group is Streetlight Cadence who attended HPU and performed at the Ala Moana Center Stage. I’m still finding out more about this interesting group while listening to Roger’s Song.
My Next Running Shoe
My next running shoe started with this IG post.
Finding this shoe wasn’t that straightforward since it’s not widely available. It was sold out on Brooks, and Dicks Sporting Goods would charge shipping to Hawaii. But a Google search found this available on Zappos, and Zappos offers an educational discount. Yes, kinda expensive, but I haven’t had recent luck with Nike running shoes.
The React Infinity Run 2 has been a disappointment in its second rendtion. The very first React Run was absolutely great but another colorway oddly wasn’t as good. I returned the Pegasus 38 since it was nothing special. Most recently, I got the Invincible Run, but that foam stack feels so unstable. It’s extremely cushioned but I get the sensation that I could topple over merely walking in them.
So I’m gonna give these Brooks Aurora-BL a chance based on this performance review and hope this Brooks combination of design, tech, and materials is right for me.
Keep America Beautiful
I saw the tear but couldn’t remember the old TV commercial so I had to look it up. It’s for Keep America Beautiful.
Now with a URL!
What Is the YZY x GAP Combo?
Kanye West’s creative control of a GAP collaboration is almost upon us as teased by the launch of this web page.
Seemingly a signup form to be notified when products matching your specifications become available, but what if the form were a form of a combination. Maybe picking the right Top, Bottom, Shoe, and Hat size unlocks early access to the YZY line?
Here are your options:
- Top (8) – XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
- Bottom (8) – XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
- Shoe – M4 – M16 (25) and W5.5 – W17.5 (25)
- Hat (3) – S, M, L
I’m thinking that’s 1 out of 9600 to get the right “combination” (if there were one, who knows?). If you don’t guess the combo, your consolation prize is the option to buy a $200 round jacket.
BTS x McD Collab Meal Is Out of Stock
How I underestimated the power of the Army. I mean really it’s Chicken McNuggets, fries, a drink, and two new dipping sauces. But it’s not. It is the BTS meal at McDonalds… and this meal features a special paper bag… and possibly a $1 price tag… and the Army of BTS.
The meal appeared on the lunch menu within the app but when I actually went to order, I got this instead.
Yes, unavailable… on launch day. Must be an app glitch right? I drove down to the nearest McD and saw these promising signs.
So I went to place my order on the kiosk but what’s this?! Out of stock.
I tried asking the workers about the meal but didn’t get far. They said I had to use the app to order the “BTL” meal and that they could not ring up the order to get the (promotional) pricing (whatever that is). Not gonna lie, I was somewhat upset about the overall experience and confusion over McNuggets, fries, and a drink.
As a consolation, I asked for the new sauce and got Cajun.
And while the Cajun sauce looks like nacho cheese, it does pack some heat.
Did you have any success finding the BTS x McD meal? How much did it cost?
“On Your Left”
Although I’m a fan of the Marvel movie universe, I don’t know all the references that connect the various films. That’s why I never caught on to “on your left” until I coincidentally saw the two key scenes recently. I’m talking about these scenes.
The introduction is when Steve Rogers continually laps Sam Wilson during a morning run, saying “on your left” as he passes by.
Then in Endgame as a beaten Captain America gets ready for one more round with Thanos and his army, it’s Steve who hears “on your left” as spoken by Sam as the revived heroes start portaling in to join Cap for an epic sequence.
These Are the New Nike Hawaii Dunks
Releasing on Friday, April 23, 2021, are these Nike SB Dunk High Pro themed after Hawaii.
This island-inspired SB Dunk High features a traditional floral print to capture Hawaiian vibes—but that’s not all. The first layer of material tears away over time, revealing surprises that further contribute to the shoe’s oceanside motif, including shaggy green suede and a palm tree print.
From SNKRS.
While I like the nod Nike has given to Hawaii, I’m personally not feeling the “Hawaii” vibe of these Dunks. Even though the insole features artwork of volcanoes and nene goose, the design of the upper reminds me of a bad aloha shirt. I mean that pattern doesn’t scream aloha crisp to me. Now if the shoe featured a reverse print Reyn Spooner design, then the it’d be ready for the streets of Hawaii.
But then again, these “Maui Wowie” are made for 420 (but not dropping on April 20th), so I guess the inspiration of the design isn’t meant for the general audience. Of course, I’ll try for the Hawaii Dunks on SNKRS (at 4am HST), and it would be nice if Nike gave preference to those who live in the Aloha State. How about a local SNKRS Stash/Pass at the old Niketown location in Waikiki?
Images of the under layer can be seen in this post.
Connecting an Orbi RBR750 and RBS40V
Like the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV, I was totally helpless against my Tampa Bay Buccaneers aka my Orbi wifi gear. After getting a newer Orbi mesh system (RBR750) for better performance and coverage for the household, I wanted to continue using existing gear like my Orbi Voice (RBS40V). Unfortunately, the two systems are not fully compatible. Fortunately, the primary function I want is to be able to play music on the Harmon Kardon-powered RBS40V and that function is supported.
Here are some notes:
Configure the RBSV40V in extender mode (not Orbi mode). This status is indicated by a blue colored LED ring (white is Orbi mode). Follow these steps to change to extender mode.
Update to the latest firmware if available. But update the firmware using a computer/laptop. First, while connected to the Internet, download the firmware. Then switch network connections, attaching to the NETGEAR_EXT configuration network. Once connected to that wifi, use a web browser and go to https://www.mywifiext.net/ . The NETGEAR_EXT is a separate, private network just to configure the RBS40V. Log in, create a local account and password then proceed to update the firmware using the .chk file you downloaded. After updating, the device automatically restarts.
Download and install the NetGear Nighthawk mobile app to setup and configure the RBS40V. Yeah, it’s really odd but necessary. When going to extender mode, it seems the Nighthawk firmware/OS loads on the device. When in white-ringed Orbi mode, the Orbi firmware/OS loads accordingly. So even though the RBS40V is an Orbi device, it’s in extender mode, needing the Nighthawk app for setup.
With the mobile Nighthawk app, I actually cycled the 40V into Orbi mode then back to extender mode, simply to restart the configuration setup with the latest firmware. Not sure if this is needed.
Reconnect to the NETGEAR_EXT wifi network and even better, disable LTE on your mobile device so that network connectivity is strictly wifi.
Launch the Nighthawk app which should find the RBS40V and initialize the extender setup. Personally, I extended only the 5GHz wifi, skipping the extension of the 2.4 GHz network. Since the 2.4 GHz network is the NETGEAR_EXT wifi, I didn’t want to disrupt that configuration channel.
After several more steps and minutes, the RBS40V was configured in extender mode, and the Nighthawk app prompted me to register with Amazon Alexa. This was actually my main goal since that’s the step that allows Amazon music to stream. After all of this, the RBS40V is connected to Wifi and can play music.
Mountain Dew Major Melon Tastes Like a Slurpee
That was my impression of my first taste of the new Mtn Dew Major Melon, charged with Watermelon. Reminded me of a 7-Eleven slurpee – no specific flavor but the general taste/sweetness and the “bite.” Overall, this drink is good, so good that half of the 20 oz bottle is now gone while writing these few sentences. While sweet, it’s a different kind of sweet compared to the orginal Dew flavor.
I should have bought both the regular and 0 sugar Major Melons to compare at some point. I’ll be on the lookout for the non-sugar variation. But until then, I’m almost done with my first bottle of Mtd Dew Major Melon.
Oh, I found my first bottle at Palama Market. Yup, the Korean market stocked this ahead of (few) other stores that I had checked.
Passed on the NBA Top Shot Legendary Holo Pack
As interesting as the NBA Top Shot “virtual cards” are, today’s release of a special Holo pack containing rare, legendary moments was just too much for me at $999. For that price, you get 10 cards:
- 1x legendary
- 3x limited edition gold metallic
- 6x regular aka base cards
The value of these ten moments match the cost of the pack, but still, I’m thinking the price of this pack is too ahead of this nascent market. But then again, seeing how collectibles are really taking off, who knows what this pack (and its contents) might be worth a year from now.
I’ll stick with the common packs that are somewhat expensive at $9 a pack.