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  • Hearty Mexican Casserole

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    gigihawaii
    16 May 2012 | 5:01 am
    I made this wonderful Mexican casserole last night.  Hubby, daughter, and I loved it.  You can find the recipe here: http://thesouthernladycooks.com/2012/01/21/hearty-mexican-casserole/ I chose not to make the cornbread topping, but simply sprinkled shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top of the casserole after it was cooked.  I didn’t broil the cheese, either. Tip: To prevent flatulence, always rinse the black beans in a colander first. You will love the aroma and flavor of this entrée. Cheers!

  • Reapportionment court hearing on Friday, primary battles shaping up on Windward side

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    Ian Lind
    15 May 2012 | 1:28 pm
    A three-judge federal panel will hear the case challenging the state reapportionment plan that excludes nonresident military and dependents beginning Friday morning, May 18, at 10 a.m. Civil Beat’s Nanea Kalani has been approved to live blog from the hearing. For those interested, here’s a link to the state’s legal memo in opposition to the plaintiff’s request for a preliminary injunction. It has a lengthy and detailed history that tracks the political and legal development of the current plan. Very interesting. With the candidate filing deadline just three weeks away,…

  • Crusty cat

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    Diane Ako
    16 May 2012 | 6:00 am
    Olivia and I enjoy breakfast on the lanai when we're not in a terrible rush to get out the door. The cat joins us and tries to partake, so we share our toast with her. Ocho likes the crust, which works out really well since a lot of kids - mine included - don't like the crust. Good old Ocho One morning Olivia gave Ocho more than the usual amount. "Hoo, look at that! She's going to be a faaaat cat tomorrow!" Olivia chuckled. "That's not how it works, Sweetie. She won't just get fat overnight," I corrected. "You'd have to overfeed her for days and days and days in a row before you see a change,…

  • College-educated, jobless and already in debt

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    Catherine Toth
    15 May 2012 | 2:54 pm
    Mark Twain famously said, “Cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education.” And that cabbage today would be jobless and in debt — hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt. Not a very successful cultivar. The New York Times published a very telling series on this crisis — with students, not cabbage — called “Degrees of Debt.” The Times reported that 94 percent of students who earn a bachelor’s degree borrow money — through federal and private loans and from relatives — to pay for higher education. That’s up from 45 percent in 1993. In…

  • Who's Making Big Bucks Working for Hawaii's U.S. Senate Candidates?

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    Chad Blair
    16 May 2012 | 5:01 am
    Linda Lingle, a Republican running for the U.S. Senate, has 13 paid staff working on her 2012 campaign, and most are longtime Lingle associates. Lingle has twice the number of employed staff as compared with Mazie Hirono, though the Democrat's campaign manager, Betsy Lin, is the most well compensated of either campaign. Democrat Ed Case, meantime, appears to be paying just one campaign staff member, coordinator Sarah Kaopuiki. Those are some of the details that emerge from the three candidates' most recent filings with the Federal Election Commission. They show Lingle relying on familiar…
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  • Governor Abercrombie Responds to HSTA’s Letter

    Ricky Li
    3 May 2012 | 6:15 pm
    May 3, 2012 HONOLULU– Governor Neil Abercrombie today responded to a letter received from the Hawai'i State Teachers Association (HSTA) last night.  HSTA president Wil Okabe sent a letter which notified the Governor of HSTA’s intention to seek ratification of the January 2012 proposed agreement that was previously rejected by its members. Prior to this letter, negotiations have been ongoing based on HSTA’s February 28, 2012 proposal and the State’s March 19, 2012 settlement offer. Governor Abercrombie stated: “What Mr. Okabe has proposed to HSTA members is a decision made solely by…

  • 2012 State Of The State

    markw
    23 Jan 2012 | 5:20 pm
    “Investing Now for Hawai'i’s Future” State of the State 2012 The Honorable Neil Abercrombie Governor, State of Hawai'i January 23, 2012 Brief Recap Video of The 2012 State Of The State Address (See the original video of The State of The State in full below the transcript) Photos From The 2012 State Of The State TRANSCRIPT Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, former Governors, distinguished justices of the courts, mayors, representatives of our Congressional Delegation, members of the Hawai'i State Legislature, other elected officials, honored guests, family and friends.  Aloha. One year ago, I…

  • The New Day Plan

    markw
    14 Dec 2011 | 8:10 pm
    Our first task is immediate job growth as we shift Hawai'i’s economy to a sustainable foundation. We are creating good jobs for people so they can do more than just make ends meet. We are already starting to see signs of improvement, and we will continue pressing ahead with our $1.4 billion capital improvement projects, New Day Work Projects. We are building the foundation for our next economic boon by capturing our own renewable energy and developing ultra-high speed Internet capabilities to give Hawai'i the competitive edge that we need. We are doing this while improving the business…

  • 1st Year Actions & Accomplishments

    markw
    14 Dec 2011 | 4:20 pm
    In his first year in office, Governor Neil Abercrombie set forth a comprehensive plan, “A New Day in Hawai'i, to invest in education and rebuild our economy; sustain our Hawaii for future generations; and to restore public confidence. A number of initiatives laid out in the Plan were accomplished to begin the foundation for continued action in the upcoming year. Our team has compiled a video, photo album, a new online quiz, and a written summary showing some of the many actions and achievements of this Administration. 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY VIDEO 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PHOTO ALBUM Take The New Day…

  • Abercrombie Administration Tackles State Debt

    markw
    1 Dec 2011 | 7:40 pm
    December 1, 2011 Aloha friends, In a few days, we will be marking one-year in office. Today, I was pleased to announce that the work we’ve done to rebuild our economy is paying off. A few days ago, the State of Hawai'i successfully sold $1.28 billion of General Obligation Bonds. This latest financial action is the result of the culmination of work by the Abercrombie Administration to restructure its debt and create a solid financial foundation. Click here for a link to the full press release and the Standard & Poor's Report What this means to you, the taxpayer, is that we are lowering…
 
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  • Hawaii weather radars being upgraded

    16 May 2012 | 1:57 pm
    Upgrades to Hawaii's four weather radars will give forecasters a more detailed look at the makeup and intensity of storms that hit the islands.

  • Hawaii store wins national video contest

    16 May 2012 | 1:38 pm
    Hawaii has a shining star in Ms. Tanna Dang as the Honolulu boutique owner Wednesday was awarded the top $25,000 prize in the National Retail Federation’s inaugural "This is Retail" video contest.

  • Obama to go over to-do list with congressional leaders

    16 May 2012 | 1:20 pm
    President Barack Obama will urge congressional leaders Wednesday to agree to his economic agenda, one day after House Speaker John Boehner drew a line in the sand over what could be another bitter showdown between the White House and Congress later this year.

  • Family concerned for welfare of missing woman

    16 May 2012 | 1:11 pm
    CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a Waipahu resident.

  • Largest Big Island heroin bust in past 10 years

    16 May 2012 | 1:10 pm
    Big Island police arrest a 58-year-old Puna woman after recovering more than a pound of black tar heroin from her Orchidlands home.
 
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  • Hawaii teachers to begin voting on rejected offer

    16 May 2012 | 11:56 am
    HONOLULU (AP) - Hawaii's teacher union members begin voting this week on a contract they rejected earlier this year, despite warnings from the state that the agreement is no longer valid.Hawaii State Teachers Association members will vote electronically and via telephone from Thursday through Tuesday.The union says asking members to revisit the contract they rejected in January is an attempt to prevent the state from losing a $75 million federal grant to carry out education reforms. The U.S. Department of Education has warned the grant could be taken away because of unsatisfactory progress on…

  • Chinatown bank robbery suspect arrested

    16 May 2012 | 11:28 am
    Police arrested a 39-year-old male Tuesday afternoon in connection with a bank robbery in Chinatown. On May 14, 2012, at approximately 11:40 a.m., a male entered the First Hawaiian Bank on King St., and presented a demand note to the teller. No weapon was seen.

  • Skechers goes to court

    16 May 2012 | 10:24 am
    Claims that Skechers' fitness shoes can help shed pounds and tone muscles are sketchy at best, says the government - and they're going to cost the company millions of dollars.The footwear company will pay $40 million to settle charges by the Federal Trade Commission that Skechers made unfounded claims that its Shape-ups shoes would help people lose weight and strengthen their butt, leg and stomach muscles.The settlement also involves the company's Resistance Runner, Toners and Tone-ups shoes. The FTC alleges Skechers made deceptive claims about those shoes, too.The FTC says Skechers falsely…

  • Stepmom faces extradition in HI in kids' abduction

    16 May 2012 | 10:04 am
    HILO, Hawaii (AP) - The stepmom of three children who were taken by their father to the Bahamas on a sailboat against custody orders is facing an extradition to Montana by order of Hawaii's governor.Hawaii prosecutor Jason Skier (sk-EYE'-er) says Angela Bryant is due in court Wednesday morning on Hawaii's Big Island for a hearing.Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer last month directly asked Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie to return Bryant to the mainland. Abercrombie approved the request and Bryant was arrested last week.The father pleaded guilty this week to a felony count of parenting interference…

  • Hawaii health insurance providers report 1Q income

    16 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    HONOLULU (AP) - Hawaii's two largest health insurance providers earned operating income during the first three months of the year. Hawaii Medical Service Association on Tuesday reported operating gain of $7.2 million for the quarter, amounting to just over 1 percent of dues collected. Its after-tax gain totaled $12.8 million or about 2 percent of dues collected. HMSA says it's putting the money into reserve funds that cover large unexpected health care costs or losses. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc. Hawaii Region reported an operating income $600,000 during the first quarter. That's less…
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  • Principals offered $10K merit bonus

    Mary Vorsino
    15 May 2012 | 11:34 pm
    Principals who attain high ratings under a performance-evaluation pilot program in 82 schools this fall will be eligible for a one-time $10,000 bonus in what officials are calling the first experiment of a merit pay system for public school educators in the islands.

  • Waimea community helps select new principal of charter school

    Star-Advertiser staff
    15 May 2012 | 11:34 pm
    A new principal has been hired for Waimea Middle School to replace the one whose departure was abruptly announced in February, setting off a firestorm of protest from community members.

  • Legal test notes right of Native Hawaiians

    Ken Kobayashi
    15 May 2012 | 11:34 pm
    In a 3-2 ruling the Hawaii Supreme Court has upheld the petty misdemeanor conviction of a man who contended that he was entitled as a Native Hawaiian practitioner to live in a closed area of a state park in Kala­lau Valley on Kauai.

  • Ocean Watch: An app, e-books and a guide explicate marvels of the sea

    Susan Scott
    15 May 2012 | 11:34 pm
    I have on my desk several new items of interest for marine animal fans. One is made of paper, and the others swim among the colorful reefs of my iPad.

  • More public school grads opt for college

    Mary Vorsino
    15 May 2012 | 11:34 pm
    About 53 percent of Hawaii's 2011 public school graduates went on to two- or four-year colleges, up 3 percentage points from the year before.
 
 
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  • Can Hawaii Lawmakers Be Held Accountable for Their Actions?

    The Civil Beat Staff
    16 May 2012 | 5:01 am
    Hawaii scored a C- in the State Integrity Investigation for Legislative Accountability, tying it for 14th among the 50 states. The state got a 71 percent overall mark for Legislative Accountability. Leading the pack was Tennessee. Hawaii tied for 14th with New Hampshire, Kentucky and West Virginia. Maine came in last. Overall, the State Integrity Investigation ranked Hawaii 10th after Civil Beat reporters researched 330 “Corruption Risk Indicators” across 14 categories of government. (Click here to learn more about the methodology used for the project.) Bottom line: Hawaii lawmakers can…

  • Pension Spiking Measures Await Gov's OK

    Nanea Kalani
    16 May 2012 | 5:01 am
    Come July 1, any overtime earned by new hires in state and county government will not count toward their pension benefits. The change — part of Senate Bill 1269 — is expected to save the Hawaii Employees' Retirement System millions of dollars over the next few decades and cut down on the public pension system's massive unfunded liability, which has swelled to more than $8 billion. That figure represents the gap between the pension benefits promised to Hawaii's public workers and the money set aside to pay for them. The ERS has approximately 111,000 members, including 65,000 active…

  • Who's Making Big Bucks Working for Hawaii's U.S. Senate Candidates?

    Chad Blair
    16 May 2012 | 5:01 am
    Linda Lingle, a Republican running for the U.S. Senate, has 13 paid staff working on her 2012 campaign, and most are longtime Lingle associates. Lingle has twice the number of employed staff as compared with Mazie Hirono, though the Democrat's campaign manager, Betsy Lin, is the most well compensated of either campaign. Democrat Ed Case, meantime, appears to be paying just one campaign staff member, coordinator Sarah Kaopuiki. Those are some of the details that emerge from the three candidates' most recent filings with the Federal Election Commission. They show Lingle relying on familiar…

  • Civil Beat Hosts "Democracy Under the Influence" Meetup

    Sara Lin
    15 May 2012 | 11:28 pm
    The Accountability Project showed us that Hawaii may have good laws when it comes to government transparency and accountability. But there's a huge gap between what's written on paper and what actually happens on the ground. But what comes next? On Wednesday evening, Civil Beat is hosting a discussion on the State Integrity Investigation, it's key findings and the implications for Hawaii. The conversation is part of the "Democracy Under the Influence" discussion series — monthly meetups that explore the connection between money, influence and politics in Hawaii. The events are cosponsored…

  • ACLU: Hawaii Denied Prisoners Marriage Rights

    Chad Blair
    15 May 2012 | 11:18 pm
    Can Hawaii prison officials impose their personal moral views in deciding whether or not to grant marriage applications to inmates? That question is at the heart of a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Honolulu by the ACLU of Hawaii. The case, filed Tuesday, alleges that Public Safety Director Jodie Maesaka-Hirata, mainland prison branch administrator Shari Kimoto and mainland prison contract monitor Jeanette Baltero discriminated against four women who applied numerous times to be married but were denied being allowed to wed their fiancés. The men are all incarcerated at the Saguaro…
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  • Some good midweek political reading

    Ian Lind
    16 May 2012 | 1:08 pm
    Here’s a mid-week cache of good political reading. Have fun! Money Unlimited How Chief Justice John Roberts orchestrated the Citizens United decision. by Jeffrey Toobin, The New Yorker. Pro Publica The Best Watchdog Journalism on Campaign Finance WisconsinWatch.org Walker’s official work time declines as national fame grows (a three part series based on Gov. Scott Walker’s official calendars), By Kate Golden and Amy Karon. CaliforniaWatch.org With campaign donations, bond underwriters also secure contracts Will Evans Critics struggle to end ‘pay to play’ in school…

  • Reapportionment court hearing on Friday, primary battles shaping up on Windward side

    Ian Lind
    15 May 2012 | 1:28 pm
    A three-judge federal panel will hear the case challenging the state reapportionment plan that excludes nonresident military and dependents beginning Friday morning, May 18, at 10 a.m. Civil Beat’s Nanea Kalani has been approved to live blog from the hearing. For those interested, here’s a link to the state’s legal memo in opposition to the plaintiff’s request for a preliminary injunction. It has a lengthy and detailed history that tracks the political and legal development of the current plan. Very interesting. With the candidate filing deadline just three weeks away,…

  • Fears about bill amending sunshine law and public records law are overblown

    Ian Lind
    14 May 2012 | 1:30 pm
    At the end of this year’s legislative session, SB2858 became a public rallying point for openness advocates who opposed its passage. SB2858 had been proposed by the Office of Information Practices and incorporated into the Governor’s package. It was passed as SB2858, SD1, HD2, CD1. From the bill’s official description: “Creates a process for an agency to obtain judicial review of a decision made by the Office of Information Practices relating to the Sunshine Law or the Uniform Information Practices Act, and clarifies standard of review.” Here’s what…
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    Howzit Howard

  • Off the air, but here's your business news...

    Hdicus
    16 May 2012 | 10:49 am
    Since we're currently off the air, I thought I would use my blog, which automatically goes to Twitter and Facebok, to send you some scripts of this morning's business news. {STEVE}{***HOWARD***} KAISER PERMANENTE AND HMSA REPORT SMALL PROFITS FROM THE WINTER QUARTER. {TANNYA} HOWARD DICUS IS TRACKING OUR HEALTH INSURERS' *FINANCIAL* HEALTH.   KAISER MADE A PROFIT OF ONE-POINT-TWO MILLION, TWO THIRDS OF IT FROM SIDE INVESTMENTS. HMSA MADE A NEARLY THIRTEEN MILLION PROFIT, ALMOST HALF OF IT FROM SIDE INVESTMENTS. HMSA'S NET WAS EQUAL TO ABOUT TWO PERCENT OF PREMIUMS PAID.

  • What's in a name, for a baby?

    Hdicus
    15 May 2012 | 12:39 am
    Not too many people are named Howard, though it is my impression that the name is more common in Hawaii than in other places. It also seems to be more common in broadcasting. There is me, and Howard Dashefsky, and Howard Stern, and the longtime ABC sportscaster Howard Cosell, and the news anchor of the 1970s Howard K. Smith. Only once in my entire grade school career was there ever another Howard in any of my classes, and he was so shocked that he quickly transferred elsewhere. Howard is but the 960th most common male name in America today, according to the Social Security Administration, and…

  • The polarization express

    Hdicus
    11 May 2012 | 11:02 pm
    There was some good economic news today and I said so, and on Facebook a guy immediately responded with snarky sarcasm. For some reason I got my knickers in a twist and snarled back that cynicism is no substitute for knowledge, he wrote back and accused me of being a liberal, and the last time I looked there was some kind of exchange going on between two women who jumped in to defend myself and the other guy. He and I both appreciate the support. Nil carborundum illegitemi, of course, and in truth the only reason the exchange stands out is that my viewers and readers are usually way nicer…

  • "Due diligence" and the St. Francis hospitals

    Hdicus
    11 May 2012 | 10:29 pm
    Queen's Medical Center confirms it's kicking the tires at the former St. Francis hospital in Ewa, and uses the term "due diligence," which means the negotiations are serious. In buying something complicated, like a factory or a company, where millions of dollars are involved, sellers understand that buyer need be careful, taking time to study just what it is they're buying. This is not principally about the price tag, although the price tag can certainly change as a result of what the prospective buyers discover in the due diligence process. It's more about what…

  • Music Post: The Mendelssohn Octet, and all that led to it

    Hdicus
    10 May 2012 | 11:33 pm
    Felix Mendelssohn gave us some memorable music. The most famous wedding march is his, and a popular tune associated with singing birds and verdant vales is one of his "Songs Without Words." The classical set reveres his Violin Concerto and the Scottish and Italian Symphonies. Hollywood loves the scherzo from "A Midsummer Night's Dream," which is also the source of the wedding march. But my favorite Mendelssohn, and maybe my favorite piece of classical music, is the Octet in E-flat major, Op. 20, which he wrote as a teenager. Two string quartets play four movements. The…
 
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  • Wally Amos Returns to Cookies with ‘WAMOS’

    Ryan Ozawa
    21 Apr 2012 | 8:56 pm
    Nationally renown, Honolulu-based entrepreneur Wally Amos is returning to the business that made him “Famous Amos.” He posted the announcement on Facebook, where he’d accumulated the maximum 5,000 friends, asking them in turn to spread the word. “I am re-entering cookie business,” he wrote. “I will sell three flavors from my original recipe; chocolate chip, butterscotch chip pecans, [and] chocolate chip pecans.” Amos, now 75, launched the “Famous Amos” brand of cookies in 1975, starting with a cookie store in California and growing to find…

  • Waikiki Aquarium seeks kids’ YouTube videos

    Hawaii Star Wire
    17 Apr 2012 | 3:28 pm
    The Waikiki Aquarium has become a partner with Youth on Board, a collaborative project with Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in California and Nausicaa Aquarium in Boulogne, France. The program encourages young people to tell others about the ocean near where they live in a humorous, one-minute video. Videos will be uploaded to the respective aquarium’s YouTube channel for the world to see. All videos will be entered into a contest and one will be selected at each partner aquarium as the Youth on Board Video of the year. Applications are due on April 20, 2012, with videos being due on May 24, 2012.

  • Hawaii students headed to international science fair

    Hawaii Star Wire
    17 Apr 2012 | 1:56 am
    Two dozen high school students from Hawaii public, private, and home schools will travel to Pittsburgh next month to represent the Aloha State at the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), the world’s largest international pre-college science competition. The students took top honors in their respective categories at the 55th Annual Hawaii State Science & Engineering Fair (HSSEF), held April 2-4 at the Hawaii Convention Center. Over 700 students from schools across the state participated in the HSSEF, the oldest and largest science education program in…

  • Kakaako incubator hatches Screenfuse service

    Hawaii Star Wire
    12 Apr 2012 | 2:22 pm
    A local group of entrepreneurs and developers yesterday unveiled Screenfuse, an interactive display to showcase the social media stream for businesses and special events. The web-based service creates an attractive, live-updating screen that can show real-time social media activity connected to a store, restaurant, hotel, concert, or conference. Screenfuse was developed in under a month by Hawaii-based web developer Evan Nagle, digital designer John Garcia, and L.A.-based entrepreneur Mike Prasad. The startup was incubated at The Greenhouse Innovation Hub in Kakaako. “By leveraging…

  • Offshore Fish Farm Receives Key Permit

    Hawaii Star Wire
    11 Apr 2012 | 7:42 pm
    Hawaii Oceanic Technology, Inc. has been issued permit HI-0028140 in accordance with the provisions of the Clean Water Act, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Chapter 342D; and Hawaii Administrative Rules as administered by the Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH). In a letter dated March 30, 2012, the DOH stated that it has “reviewed the (company’s) application for a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, and that after consideration of the expressed views of all interested persons and agencies, pertinent Federal and State statutes and rules regarding the…
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  • Horse Expo welcomes top equine specialists (Aug. 11-12)

    Karin
    16 May 2012 | 11:36 am
    MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii Island Humane Society’s 5th annual Hawaii Horse Expo is Saturday, Aug. 11 and Sunday, Aug. 12 on the Big Island. In a new partnership with the Paniolo Preservation Society, the event will be co-hosted at the Paniolo Heritage Center at Pukalani Stables in Waimea. Proceeds from the annual event benefit the Humane [...] - visit Hawaii 24/7 to read the full story -

  • Sierra Club hosting farm fishing meetings (May 16-17)

    Karin
    16 May 2012 | 10:29 am
    MEDIA RELEASE Sierra Club Moku Loa Group is hosting two public meetings this week on fish farming in Hawaii. Dave Raney, leader of the Sierra Club Marine Action Team, will talk about fish farming, its implications for the ocean ecosystems offshore, policies and alternatives being proposed to address those concerns. He will discuss how marine [...] - visit Hawaii 24/7 to read the full story -

  • Hilo student among Legacy tobacco activists

    Karin
    16 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    MEDIA RELEASE A hip-hop dancer from Hawaii, a minister in Louisiana, and a Masters of Public Health student at the University of Missouri are just some of the members of the Legacy 2012-2013 Youth Activism Fellowship (YAF). YAF promotes and invests in youth leadership, and gathers insight and perspective on youth culture. The Youth Activism [...] - visit Hawaii 24/7 to read the full story -

  • County reopens Hilo playground

    Karin
    16 May 2012 | 6:59 am
    MEDIA RELEASE The county Department of Parks and Recreation has reopened the keiki playground at Kawananakoa Gym in Hilo following completion of safety repairs to its rubberized surface. The Keaukaha community and Hilo Councilman Dennis “Fresh” Onishi played vital roles in securing the funding needed to restore the playground so it could be returned to [...] - visit Hawaii 24/7 to read the full story -

  • Hawaiian’s new menu, snacks showcase local flavors

    Karin
    16 May 2012 | 4:06 am
    MEDIA RELEASE Travelers who appreciate Hawaiian Airlines’ dedication to sharing Hawaii’s unique culture and tradition of hospitality will enjoy the airline’s new onboard menu and homegrown snacks showcasing the diversity of foods and flavors in the islands. The new offerings are available on all of its domestic and international flights. “Allowing our guests to savor [...] - visit Hawaii 24/7 to read the full story -
 
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    Senator Gil Kahele

  • Kahele starts off Birthday Sign-Waving In Keaukaha!

    admin
    15 May 2012 | 1:49 pm
    HILO, Hawai’i – Senator Gil Kahele and the Friends Of Gil Kahele team started off a beautiful morning in Hilo sign-waving in Keaukaha. Tonight at the ILWU Hall Senator Kahele his family, campaign team and friends will be celebrating his birthday with a steak-fry fundraiser at 5:00pm. Come on down and enjoy the ono food and local entertainment!

  • Hilo Fundraiser Tomorrow Night!

    admin
    14 May 2012 | 5:31 pm
    HILO, Hawaiʻi - Please join me and my ʻohana tomorrow night at the ILWU Hall in Hilo. We still have some tickets left and will have ono pupuʻs and kiawe bbqʻd steak along with awesome entertainment by Hui Okinawa Kobudo Taiko, Lehua Kalima and Piggy Kaleohano! You can buy your tickets online, call our headquarters or purchase them at the door. Bring your family down for some ʻono food and good old fashioned Hilo entertainment and fellowship. Hope to see you there and mahalo for all your support, generous donations and aloha!

  • Happy Mothers Day from Senator Gil Kahele

    admin
    13 May 2012 | 10:30 pm
    Happy Mothers Day from Senator Gil Kahele!

  • Senator Kahele attends Hawaiʻi Community College Commencement

    admin
    12 May 2012 | 12:34 pm
    Senator Gil Kahele attended the Hawaiʻi Community College Commencement this evening at the Edith Kanakaʻole Multi-Purpose Stadium. Spring graduates this evening received their associates degrees in applied science, artʻs, and science. Others also received academic subject certificates, certificates of achievement and completion. This eveningʻs commencement address was given by Dr. Lui K. Hokoana, Vice President for Student Affairs. Pictured with Senator Kahele is graduate Uilani Howland from Hilo.

  • The FOGK Sign Wave today in Hilo

    admin
    11 May 2012 | 3:42 am
    HILO, Hawaiʻi – Senator Gil Kahele and his campaign team of volunteers signed waved this afternoon next to the Walgreens by Prince Kuhio Plaza. A good stream of afternoon traffic passéd by and honked their horns for Senator Kahele and his campaign for the State Senate. This week marked to first sign waving week for the campaign and many, many more to come in the next 90 days leading to the August 11th primary election. Earlier this week the team sign waved in the morning at the Mohouli and Komohana intersection. Mahalo to all the volunteers that came this week to wave with Gil!
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    Mufi Hannemann

  • 34th annual Charity Walk off to a rousing start!

    tyler
    14 May 2012 | 1:44 am
    As they say in Hawaii, there was a record “choke” crowd on hand on Saturday, May 12th for the Hawaii Island Charity Walk at Waikoloa along the Kohala Coast. The Venue was spectacular, food was ‘ono, prizes were first class, entertainment was superb (featuring Hot Lava and the Mana’o Company), and the weather cooperated to ensure that our participants were all “walking and running in sunshine.” Reports from Maui and Kauai all indicated that they too exceeded their goals and expectations and a great time was had by all. Ditto for Molokai and Lanai the weekend…

  • Happy Mother’s Day!

    tyler
    13 May 2012 | 7:20 pm
    Dear Friends, We all have special memories of our mothers. My mother was an extraordinary woman whose guidance, advice, counsel, and love through the period that she was with me for 18 years have sustained me throughout my life. Everything that she taught me back in Kalihi is as true today as it was then. Mom was guided by a passage from Proverbs: “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” I feel so blessed to have been brought into this world by Faiaso Cecilia Dale Soliai Hannemann. She was indeed a “virtuous woman whose…

  • Hannemann campaign co-chairs represent all isle counties

    tyler
    11 May 2012 | 3:49 pm
    Former Kauai Mayor Maryanne Kusaka and two-time Na Hoku Hano­hano Award winner Teresa Bright are among five co-chairwomen for Mufi Hannemann’s campaign for the Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District, the candidate has announced. The chairwomen represent every county in Hawaii. The others are Maui County Councilwoman Gladys Baisa; Donna Domingo, president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 142; and Ann Ebe­suno, former president of the Hawaii Government Employees Association. “They all have a solid reputation for giving back and bring a wealth of…

  • Statement on White House Travel & Tourism Strategy

    tyler
    10 May 2012 | 8:44 pm
    I applaud the new travel and tourism strategy released by the White House today. Increasing travel and tourism is a major component of strengthening the American economy. Highlights of the plan include increasing international visitors to the U.S. to 100 million per year, which is expected to generate $250 billion annually in visitor spending by 2022; a more sensible visa process to strike a better balance between hospitality and homeland security; and close collaboration with the private sector to strengthen the small businesses involved in the visitor industry. Another major highlight is…

  • Sustainable Tourism — The People

    tyler
    10 May 2012 | 1:46 am
    Hawaii has always been considered a “major player” when it comes to the travel and tourism industry. The current trend toward sustainable tourism is something that Hawaii has done intuitively all along, and we are now on the cusp of being an industry leader for this popular concept. Sustainable tourism lessens the impact on both the environment and local culture, while creating a more enjoyable and meaningful visitor experience. Sustainable tourism also goes a step further and strives to provide a rewarding and enhancing lifestyle for the local population. The concept is simply to protect…
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  • SOMETHING DIFFERENT ON MOTHERS AND MOTHERS' DAY

    Andy Parx
    13 May 2012 | 5:00 pm
    SOMETHING DIFFERENT ON MOTHERS AND MOTHERS' DAYA recent crisis in my life gave me the opportunity to reconnect with feelings I had shortly after my mother gave birth to me.I remember feeling angry at having been pushed out into the world. I remember feeling very scared. But my mommy held me so tight and so close to her bosom and she hugged me and fed me mother's milk and I loved my mommy sooo much and my mommy loved me sooo much. Whenever I feel bad I remember that feeling and I feel better. Remember mommies: hold you babies tight and give them all the love you can. And then give them more.

  • SPIT IT UP

    Andy Parx
    4 May 2012 | 11:23 pm
    SPIT IT UP: No, Shaylene didn't grab us off the street and throw us in her own personal dungeon. Nor did Beth Tokioka get out the pins and the voodoo doll.And after an MRI "gut check" we've confirmed that our recent nausea is not, as we suspected, due to the prospect of four years of having to listen to the voice of former Governor Ben Cayetano should he become the mayor of Honolulu.We regret the lack of a high fiber diet for the past 20 years (damn, dem Safeway baguettes is tasty), but the diverticular gods apparently have other people to sicken today so maybe between bathroom runs we can…

  • OF SEWERS AND SKEWERS

    Andy Parx
    27 Apr 2012 | 8:24 pm
    OF SEWERS AND SKEWERS: The characterization of Kaua`i County government as an open cesspool has been more than appropriate for as long as we can remember. Sometime we feel like our function in life over the past few decades has been to observe the surface and provide commentary on the largest and smelliest of the visible and odoriferous of contents--the "turd de jour" if you will.But there is one exemplary piece of excrement that seems to resurface with regularity: the gold-plated, iconic fecality of the re-re-re-roofing of the Kilauea Gym.When we saw it on the county council agenda a few…

  • P.O.H.A.K.U.: ROCKIN' IN THE SHAY WORLD; A PNN INVESTIGATIVE REPORT

    Andy Parx
    21 Apr 2012 | 9:55 pm
    P.O.H.A.K.U.: ROCKIN' IN THE SHAY WORLD;WHAT ARE THE QUESTIONS THE COUNCIL WANTS ANSWERED ON PROSECUTOR'S SIGNATURE DIVERSION PROGRAM?A PNN INVESTIGATIVE REPORT(PNN) -- Prosecuting Attorney Shaylene Iseri-Carvalho's much ballyhooed P.O.H.A.K.U. program to "divert" minor offenders from jail has blown-up recently as two councilmembers have tried to ask questions about the program while the rest have blocked those queries, even refusing to hold closed door discussions of the program.A PNN investigation has uncovered what some of those questions may be and found both process and monetary…

  • I DREAMED I SAW "HELLO DOLLY" IN MY MAIDENFORM BRA

    Andy Parx
    17 Apr 2012 | 5:11 pm
    I DREAMED I SAW "HELLO DOLLY" IN MY MAIDENFORM BRA: We don't even pretend to be an expert at knowing what goes on once we type these words. The computer's internal processes to the computer and what goes on once we cut-and-paste the text into the "Blogspot" software is a mystery only Agatha Christie- or an IT person- could solve.We tried to keep up. In high school we got to play around with a 40 feet long"paper tape" computer that, if you programmed it just right, could play tic tac toe. But years later we spent an entire semester learning "DOS" only to have it become obsolete as we handed in…
 
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    Hawaii Reporter

  • President Me

    Heritage.org
    16 May 2012 | 12:19 pm
    Reflecting on his two terms in office, President George W. Bush said in 2010, "You realize you're not it. You're a part of something bigger than yourself." This is a sentiment President Barack Obama did not inherit from his successor. Over the past month we have witnessed several displays of arrogant power emanating from our White House, emphasizing fealty to a person over the integrity of an American institution. Some are more serious than others. First, this week it was discovered that White House staff had edited the biographies of many past presidents onwhitehouse.gov to include a…

  • HORIZON LINES TO DEPLOY 400 NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART REFRIGERATED SHIPPING CONTAINERS IN HAWAII SERVICE

    Guest Contributor
    16 May 2012 | 12:17 pm
    REPORT FROM HORIZON LINES INC. - Horizon Lines, Inc. (OTCQB: HRZL), one of the nation's leading domestic ocean shipping companies, today announced it is deploying 400 new state-of-the-art refrigerated containers in the Hawaii tradelane. The new containers, which are designed with the latest technology to keep perishable commodities fresh and secure during transport, arrived at the Port of Tacoma last week. These ongoing investments in new equipment and operational improvements by Horizon Lines continue to make a significant impact on the quality and reliability of service available to U.S.

  • Council Budget Chair, Rail Opponents, Critical of City's Internal Memo on Benefits of the Planned $5.3 Billion Steel Rail Project

    Malia Zimmerman
    15 May 2012 | 10:45 pm
    BY MALIA ZIMMERMAN - A 10-page memo on the city's planned $5.3 billion elevated steel on steel rail project, created by the city's rail authority, and distributed by the Department of Planning and Permitting to city employees, has some council members and rail opponents questioning the city administration's motives. The May 8, 2012 document entitled Internal Memo, covers such topics as why the rail should be built; whether it will reduce traffic; whether the city can afford to build, operate and maintain the system; whether the rail will be on budget; why the city is requesting an additional…

  • Autopsy Report Released in Death of "Hawaii Five-0" Driver

    Jim Dooley
    15 May 2012 | 10:32 pm
    BY JIM DOOLEY - The City Medical Examiner’s Office today released the results of an autopsy of Aaron Aaron Torres Torres, the “Hawaii Five-0” crew member who died February 20 while being restrained by police at his Nanakuli home. “In my opinion, this 37-year-old man died as a result of asphyxiation during restraint by police officers when they were laying on the decedent while he was in a prone position and struggling during cocaine induced excited delirium,” Dr. Kanthi De Alwis wrote. De Alwis, a forensic pathologist, found numerous abrasions and contusions on Torres’ head,…

  • Tel Aviv: History in the Making

    Allan Seiden
    15 May 2012 | 10:06 pm
    From Jaffa, the Tel Aviv skyline spreads northward in a series of independent municipalities along the beach-lined Mediterranean coast. Traveling With History  :   C 1850. From Jaffa looking north toward the sand dunes that would become Tel Aviv. Tel Aviv:  Facing the Future With a Different Take on the Past    ©  pictures and text, Allan Seiden, 2012 It was on a sunny day in 1909, with Palestine a province of the Ottoman Empire, that a group of Jewish residents of the ancient port city of Jaffa, feeling at risk after anti-Jewish riots, bought twelve acres of land on the sand dunes…
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    Hawaii Free Press

  • The Gay Divorcees: There are more than you might think

    Selected News Articles
    16 May 2012 | 2:26 am
    In Norway, male same-sex marriages are 50 percent more likely to end in divorce than heterosexual marriages, and female same-sex marriages are an astonishing 167 percent more likely to be dissolved....

  • Enron Figures Buy Up Hawaii Windfarms

    News Release
    16 May 2012 | 2:14 am
    CGEI Wind is jointly owned by Good Energies and Champlin Windpower, LLC and is lead by Mike Cutbirth. Mike was formerly head of Global Finance for Zond Corporation and Enron Wind and served 4 years ....

  • Navy Biofuel Purchases Banned by House

    Selected News Articles
    16 May 2012 | 1:54 am
    In its report on next year’s Pentagon budget, the House Armed Services Committee banned the Defense Department from making or buying an alternative fuel that costs more than a “traditional fossil fuel.” It’s a standard that may be almost impossible to meet ....

  • ACLU Sues to Force Prison Marriages on DPS

    News Release
    16 May 2012 | 1:36 am
    The ACLU is seeking an immediate court order that will affirm the Plaintiffs’ right to get married....

  • Lingle Birthday to be Celebrated Statewide

    News Release
    16 May 2012 | 1:09 am
    In celebration of her 59th birthday, Governor Linda Lingle will be honored by supporters at Birthday Bash events on the Big Island, Maui, Kauai and Oahu....
 
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    Honolulu Pulse

  • Truth from Dare: Diplo keeps it real

    Derin Derego
    16 May 2012 | 5:16 am
    Diplo headlines a "brand launch" party for M Nightclub on Thursday, May 17. (Courtesy photo) BY DERIN DEREGO / Special to the Star-Advertiser There seems to be a plethora of individuals delving into the DJing realm lately. It seems like every time I see party pics on celebrity gossip websites, there’s a new starlet taking to the turntables. Perhaps it started when Lindsay Lohan was dating Samantha Ronson, or when musicians like Tommy Lee thought they could expand their repertoire to include beat mixing as a talent. Whatever the case, I’m not sure how I feel about this influx.

  • Coachella reveals 2013 dates, raises prices

    Jason Genegabus
    16 May 2012 | 5:03 am
    The Shins perform during the first weekend of the 2012 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, April 14. (Associated Press) BY TODD MARTENS / Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES » The 2012 summer festival season has barely just begun, but on Thursday, Goldenvoice will begin selling tickets to the 2013 edition of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, once again slated to be held over two consecutive April weekends in the desert city of Indio, Calif. The Thursday morning on-sale will allow participants to partake in the seven-month payment plan. The just-completed 2012 editions…

  • Berg takes command of ‘Battleship’ action

    Jason Genegabus
    16 May 2012 | 5:03 am
    "Battleship" director Peter Berg behind the camera while on set in Hawaii earlier this year. (Associated Press) BY REBECCA KEEGAN / Los Angeles Times ABOARD THE USS SPRUANCE » On a clear, windless morning in January, director Peter Berg climbed from a U.S. Navy helicopter onto the deck of this 9,200-ton destroyer steaming north off the coast of San Diego and hurried to the bridge to meet the ship’s commanding officer, Tate Westbrook. “I was told you’d know your way around one of these about as well as I do,” Westbrook said to Berg as the director toured the…

  • Review: Lambert goes dance pop on new album

    Jason Genegabus
    16 May 2012 | 5:01 am
    REVIEW BY WAYNE PARRY / Associated Press On his debut album three years ago, Adam Lambert was fresh off a runner-up “American Idol” finish, and eager to show off his amazing vocal range. The result was an all-things-to-everyone album ranging from classic rock crunch to hip-hop heat, with an over-the-top ballad or two thrown in. ‘Trespassing’ Adam Lambert (RCA/19) On “Trespassing,” his second studio album, Lambert narrows the focus to profitable dance pop (though the hyper-emotional ballads still force their way in). The result is a more consistent but…

  • In the Mix: More summer shows announced

    Jason Genegabus
    15 May 2012 | 9:28 pm
    The Gym Class Heroes will headline a concert at The Republik on Aug. 24. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 18. (Courtesy photo) BY JASON GENEGABUS / jason@staradvertiser.com A number of local promoters are gearing up for the summer concert season, as evidenced by a flurry of show announcements this week. First up is comedian Mike Epps’ return to Hawaii for shows at the Blaisdell Concert Hall on June 29 and the Maui Arts and Cultural Center on June 30. Both performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. and are being promoted by Tom Moffatt. Mike Epps returns to Hawaii in June for two performances on…
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    BEAT OF HAWAII

  • Allegiant Adds Four New Hawaii Cities From $130+ Tax Ea Way

    Jeff
    15 May 2012 | 1:31 pm
    Four new routes from three cities. This is an exciting announcement for Hawaii fans from the latest airline to serve the state and the first true economy player in years. Please click link above. Mahalo for subscribing to Beat of Hawaii!

  • Hawaii Foods: Locavores Rank 5th Nationwide

    Jeff
    12 May 2012 | 5:58 pm
    Enjoy locally produced foods ranging from cheese to coffee on your next Hawaii vacation. Something delicious for you and good for the environment. Please click link above. Mahalo for subscribing to Beat of Hawaii!

  • Inter-Island One-Day Summer Airfare Sale

    Jeff
    11 May 2012 | 5:59 pm
    If you can buy inter-island Hawaii tickets today for the upcoming peak summer period, here's a great deal. You'll need to act by midnight tonight. Please click link above. Mahalo for subscribing to Beat of Hawaii!

  • Hawaii Stopovers Become Reality With More Flights and Deals

    Jeff
    11 May 2012 | 1:59 pm
    Hawaii is a fantastic stop, especially when transiting the Pacific between North America and Asia or Australia. Hawaii stopovers may become popular once again. Please click link above. Mahalo for subscribing to Beat of Hawaii!

  • Surf Wireless Hawaii Free with Visitor Library Card

    Rob
    10 May 2012 | 4:00 pm
    When traveling around Hawaii there's always a place nearby where you'll find cheap and secure internet in air conditioned comfort. Please click link above. Mahalo for subscribing to Beat of Hawaii!
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    Pono Life

  • Video: How to be kind to yourself

    14 May 2012 | 12:48 pm
    Cardio is just one way to be kind to yourself. Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Video: Biathlon DONE!

    12 May 2012 | 6:03 pm
    VIDEO0100.mp4 Watch on Posterous Summary of how we did. Too tired to say anything else. Lol Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Why People Procrastinate

    12 May 2012 | 5:26 pm
    <blockquote class='posterous_long_quote'><p>Let’s take a look at the results:</p> <h3 class="alert">Procrastination Survey Results</h3> <p><img title="procrastination-reason-put-things-off" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4470" src="http://cdn.sidsavara.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/procrastination-reason-put-things-off.jpg" height="221" alt="" width="500" /></p> <p>By far, the number one reason people procrastinate is <strong>they simply don’t feel like doing the things they need to do</strong>.</p>…

  • Video: The Last Beach Training Day

    8 May 2012 | 11:30 pm
    VIDEO0097.mp4 Watch on Posterous The biathlon is this Saturday... Aaahhh! Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Video: Biathlon Trial Run Time & Lesson

    5 May 2012 | 1:10 pm
    VIDEO0095.mp4 Watch on Posterous 1:15 is our time to beat! Good thing we did this. This is what we learned:1) Watch out for man-o-war2) Have small goals to shoot for in the water & on land3) A game of tag is a great motivator4) Jogging with sandy feet doesn't feel good5) Clothes rubbing on wet skin over time = rash6) Having Energy & Endurance drink before the race worked Permalink | Leave a comment  »
 
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    Nonstop Honolulu

  • Hawaii: In Real Life ~ Island Brew

    Melissa Chang
    16 May 2012 | 11:41 am
    You know me — I love hearing about cool new coffices around Oahu, especially if there are ideal cofficing conditions. Well, a new spot, Island Brew (@IslandBrewHI) has opened in Hawaii Kai, and it seems to have it all: Ample free parking, free Wi-Fi, electricity and a bonus marina view. Oh, wait! They serve coffee and food, too. But this isn’t just any coffee. Charles Asselbye, one of the owners, is a roastmaster. He knows his beans and the coffee is never more than 10 days old. Also, their pastries and cakes are baked fresh onsite daily by Monica Chapman. They’ve also got…

  • Celeb chat: Marcia Gay Harden

    Tyson Joines
    16 May 2012 | 11:25 am
    After recently meeting Academy- and Tony Award-winning actress Marcia Gay Harden at a fashion show, I had a chance to catch up with her later to talk style, fashion and her love for Hawaii. Here’s our chat: I first met you at the DFS Galleria in Waikiki, where we were both watching a University of Hawaii fashion show. What did you take away from that experience and Hawaii’s budding fashion scene? The first thing I remember was the moment the two young students created gorgeous dresses out of flowers. I thought it was so Hawaiian and perfect for spring. Hawaii has a lot to offer in…

  • M&M eats: Kickin Kajun

    Mari Taketa
    15 May 2012 | 11:21 am
    Roll up your sleeves, tie back your hair and put on that plastic bib: Melissa Chang and Mari Taketa take you through the no-holds-barred glories of Keeaumoku’s messy new seafood phenom. Kickin Kajun 1518 Makaloa St. 808-946-2787 On Facebook at Kickin Kajun Restaurant www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGN31bbg8Q0 You want more? Here are some of Melissa’s comments on still shots from the outtakes. ◄ Back Next ► Outtake commentary: M+M Eats Kickin' Kajun (1 of 13) I didn't realize this at the time, but Mari wanted to review this place with me because she thought I'd be mortified to…

  • ‘Hawaii Five-O’ Recap: ‘Ua Hala’

    Myong Choi
    15 May 2012 | 11:19 am
    Whoa. After catching up to last week’s action-filled episode involving the Yakuza and Wo Fat, I was positive that the Season 2 finale would no way match that episode’s intensity. I’m so glad I was proven wrong. The writers did an excellent job bringing the dirty cops storyline full circle and forcing Chin to make a decision no one should have to make. It was like “Sophie’s Choice,” island style. Not only that, we finally learned that Shelburne is indeed real and someone who no one could have expected. With this season’s conclusion, fans are no doubt already counting the days to…

  • Nonstop Movies: Fab Five summer movies

    Myong Choi
    14 May 2012 | 11:35 am
    It’s just mid-May, but the summer movie season is already upon us with the recent, record-breaking opening of “The Avenger.” I was in Japan, so I missed out on contributing to its $200-million opening, but I have since seen the film, and although it was solid, I wasn’t entirely blown away by it. So what summer releases am I hoping will really wow me? Here’s my list of the Fab Five films I’m most anxious to see. #1 – “The Dark Knight Rises” (July 20) Director Christopher Nolan concludes his Batman trilogy with what appears to be the darkest film of the three. With a…
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    The Cat Dish

  • College-educated, jobless and already in debt

    Catherine Toth
    15 May 2012 | 2:54 pm
    Mark Twain famously said, “Cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education.” And that cabbage today would be jobless and in debt — hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt. Not a very successful cultivar. The New York Times published a very telling series on this crisis — with students, not cabbage — called “Degrees of Debt.” The Times reported that 94 percent of students who earn a bachelor’s degree borrow money — through federal and private loans and from relatives — to pay for higher education. That’s up from 45 percent in 1993. In…

  • My mom, my hero

    Catherine Toth
    14 May 2012 | 3:03 am
    Oprah has long said moms have the toughest — and most important — job. I agree. And try raising three heard-headed kids, work a full-time job, and prepare a home-cooked meal every night complete with dessert. That’s my mother, Super Mom, who has literally lifted the bar on motherhood so high, none of us have kids of our own. Likely because there’s no way we can be the kind of mom she’s been to us. It’s just not genetically possible! I often wonder what it takes to be a good mom. Compassion, level-headedness, patience, organizational skills, commitment, and…

  • Today’s happy shot

    Catherine Toth
    13 May 2012 | 1:58 pm
    Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms with kids AND pets! Hey, we’re moms, too!

  • No blog; working on the wedding

    Catherine Toth
    11 May 2012 | 5:17 pm
    Sorry, everyone. But I really need to spend some time planing this wedding, among other things. So no blogging today! I’m trying on wedding dresses, specifically from Fighting Eel, one of my fave boutiques in Hawaii.

  • Overwhelmed? Unplug and hit something

    Catherine Toth
    10 May 2012 | 5:13 am
    To say I was busy yesterday would be borderline lying. I had three freelance stories to finish, an interview to conduct, two more to schedule, two dogs to walk, three e-mail accounts to check, stories to pitch and a wedding to plan. And last night, I served as a panelist for an event put on by Social Wahines and Pacific Business News, where we — Kitty Lagareta, CEO of Communications Pacific, and Frances Nuar, co-founder of socialKINE — discussed strategies for getting media attention. I was scrambling to get there by 6 p.m., trying to wrap up a few projects, answer the last few e-mails…
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    L.P. "Neenz" Faleafine

  • Embarking on new challenges

    NEENZ
    28 Apr 2012 | 12:27 am
    “The purpose of Women’s Leadership is to create leaders, empowered by their wholeness as women, and committed to living their vision by actively contributing to the world.” Back in December 2011, I completed a 4-day seminar aptly called The Basic. There, I became more aware of my strengths and abilities, as well as a set [...]

  • Freestyle Invasion concert at the Blaisdell

    NEENZ
    23 Apr 2012 | 12:49 am
    Disclosure: Lilinoe and I received two free tickets to the Freestyle Invasion tour from the cool cats at Hawaii Pacific Entertainment. Last night Lilinoe and I put on our dancing shoes, well…the same shoes we wore to a wedding reception a few hours ago and boogied on in to the Neal S. Blaisdell arena. As [...]

  • The power of giving

    NEENZ
    16 Apr 2012 | 11:04 pm
    This past weekend Jayden Boy participated in the Basic for Kids seminar facilitated by the principles of PSI Seminars. He’s the last of our family of four to attend the first step in a series of seminars. As parents, we understand the importance of empowering our children early and arming them with lifelong tools. Some [...]

  • Take a pause to rethink life

    NEENZ
    9 Apr 2012 | 2:59 am
    This month is unusually busy for me with multiple deadlines for different projects. It’s all self-inflicted self-induced. All of last week I could feel the tension creeping up my neck and down arms into my fingers. Friday was particularly unbearable, so Lilinoe booked me a massage to alleviate the stress. During my consultation, I informed [...]

  • Make a bookmarked at Rep. Heather Giugni booth!

    NEENZ
    30 Mar 2012 | 10:50 pm
 
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    Hawaii Blog

  • State Preps IT Coalition, Open Data Platform

    Ryan
    9 May 2012 | 2:35 am
    On Friday, State CIO Sanjeev “Sonny” Bhagowalia and the Office of the Governor called together several community stakeholders to update them on their ongoing initiative to transform government. The presentation came just as the state selected Socrata for its open data platform. Contrasted against the passage of SB2858, it made for an interesting week in government reform. I was glad for the chance to attend Bhagowalia’s presentation, especially given the caliber of others in attendance. Much of the work to date was made possible through the financial backing of the Hawaii…

  • Sunlight Foundation Shines on Hawaii

    Ryan
    7 May 2012 | 4:58 pm
    On Wednesday, the first local meetup of the Sunlight Foundation community will be held at Yogur Story . Pulled together by  Burt Lum, my fellow open government advocate and long-time partner in geekery, the gathering will bring together like-minded folks to discuss how technology new thinking can make government more transparent and accountable. The meetup comes just as the Hawaii state legislature has passed a bill that will give government agencies a process by which they can fight information disclosure in the courts. SB2858 is aimed at the Office of Information Practices, an agency…

  • HMAUS Springfest Tomorrow

    Ryan
    4 May 2012 | 2:34 pm
    “Explore” is the theme of this year’s Springfest event, one of two signature annual gatherings of the Hawaii Macintosh & Apple User Society (HMAUS). Taking place on the campus of Kapiolani Community College, Springfest is a free, casual conference that offers presentations and workshops inspired by Apple technology. Topics include photography and digital art, as well as home networking and computer security. The main attraction will be a “Made In Hawaii” panel, showcasing apps and technology rooted here in the islands.  The great Brian Dote of Tapiki…

  • Startup Weekend Honolulu Startups

    Ryan
    29 Apr 2012 | 10:15 pm
    Startup Weekend Honolulu went down over a 54-hour jam session in Kakaako, in conjunction with other Startup Weekend events happening around the world. The goal? To pitch, design, code and launch a startup in less than three days. The event was hosted at The Greenhouse Innovation Hub on Auahi Street. On Friday, several ideas were proposed, teams were formed, and everyone got to work. Today, the startups were presented to a panel of judges. Here were the winners and other presenting startups: First Place Who Will See Me “I’m sick, but I’m not dying. I want an appointment for…

  • Institute for Astronomy Open House on Sunday

    Ryan
    28 Apr 2012 | 12:33 am
    This Sunday brings the annual Institute for Astronomy Open House in Manoa. As a science-positive geek dad, it’s one of my favorite family events, and you can browse photos I took last year on Flickr. There are many hands-on activities, from dry ice comet making to sunspot observing, informative displays, and several expert talks. It’s a great event for kids, with bottle rocket launching, “Mars drop” experiments, sundial making, and face painting. One of the high points each year is an elaborate setup by the LEGO Enthusiasts Association of Hawaii (LEAHI). And you can…
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    The Manifest Cafe & Bar

  • Cinco de My My Ohhh!

    Brandon
    13 May 2012 | 8:08 am
    Cinco de My My My OHhhhhhh ….. we’re looking good! Though it’s not the Mexican Independence Day, (that’s on September 16th): It’s the day in 1862 Battle of Puebla, when Mexican Indian soldiers defeated the invading French forces of Napoleon III… It’s more a day to celebrate  accomplishing & overcoming! The Mexicans on this day made a valiant stand and won a battle against all logic. SO have YOU! Thank you for making our Cinco de Mayo night a triumph! MANIFEST IT! Thank you to DJ Delve and SSSolution providing the sound track of overcoming all…

  • First Friday May 4th, 2012

    Brandon
    12 May 2012 | 6:01 am
    May day, Shaka Day \m/, & First Friday all in the first four days! DJ Logoe & DJ JonC FF Get your groove on the dance floor, Friday night! For More photos click My May 4th…. \m/ Shaka  \m/!   Cheers to May’s First Friday! (and Happy birthday to all those doggies! ruff)

  • GetRight 4.18.12

    Brandon
    21 Apr 2012 | 1:17 am
    Get IN Right this April 18th photos are in!!!!! Special Dj: Doc Adams w/ DJ Delve & Compose got it>>>> You were on the floor and you were creating electricity… Ohh… the drinks had me trying Bitter and then Some… Or perhaps The Defender was in hand…. For more of these pictures click  cocktail in hand … Cheers!

  • Get Right on 4.11.12

    Brandon
    15 Apr 2012 | 6:35 pm
    What? It’s already April?? Geez the days are flying. Get it Right here DJ Delve and DJ Compose spinning Get Right . See you at Manifest  Wednesday nights for click yours, mine, our night of Get Right!

  • April 2012 FIrst FRiday!

    Brandon
    9 Apr 2012 | 5:24 pm
    What a closing to March and the first week of April had it packed~~ Events all around, and we had amazing people come on through to @TheManifest for First Friday! Hawaii we know how to have fun!! Here are a few pics to wet your whistle! DJ Jonccc & DJ Jmellow killed it like li hing mangos! WELCOME to First Friday! (4.6.12) To see more just put your lips together and click  blow~~~ See you @TheManifest!
 
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    Nonstop Honolulu » Urban Mix Plate

  • Hawaii: In Real Life ~ Island Brew

    Melissa Chang
    16 May 2012 | 11:41 am
    You know me — I love hearing about cool new coffices around Oahu, especially if there are ideal cofficing conditions. Well, a new spot, Island Brew (@IslandBrewHI) has opened in Hawaii Kai, and it seems to have it all: Ample free parking, free Wi-Fi, electricity and a bonus marina view. Oh, wait! They serve coffee and food, too. But this isn’t just any coffee. Charles Asselbye, one of the owners, is a roastmaster. He knows his beans and the coffee is never more than 10 days old. Also, their pastries and cakes are baked fresh onsite daily by Monica Chapman. They’ve also got…

  • Party pics: HUGS Gala 2012

    Melissa Chang
    13 May 2012 | 11:02 am
    HUGS (Help, Understanding, & Group Support), a nonprofit that serves seriously ill children and their families, celebrated 30 years of service last night with its annual fundraising gala at the Kahala Hotel & Resort. The evening featured a silent and live auction, gourmet food stations, fine wines, and a performance by ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro. About 500 people attended the sold-out event. ◄ Back Next ► HUGS Gala 2012 (1 of 27)  

  • Vote for Jonas Otsuji!

    Melissa Chang
    11 May 2012 | 11:25 am
    Did you know that Hawaii has a connection to this season’s “Survivor?” That’s right, Hawaii boy Jonas Otsuji (@SushiSurfer) — yes, of Otsuji Farms — was one of the island residents, working each week to keep his spot. Jonas has since been voted off the island, as he was perceived as a threat. A threat of a man who can not only catch his own food, but cook it into something delicious. (Dude, you can cook on my island, anytime.) But you can still support this Hawaii-born chef by going to the “Survivor Player of the Week” page and vote for Jonas so he can…

  • First taste: Menchanko-Tei

    Melissa Chang
    10 May 2012 | 12:56 pm
    ◄ Back Next ► Media night at Menchanko Tei (1 of 13) Menchanko-Tei, the popular little restaurant in the Waikiki Trade Center, has opened a new spot on Keeaumoku Street (where Go Shi Go and Broadway Seafood & Oyster Bar were). Until the end of this month, it will be the ramen and hotpot chain's second location in Honolulu, but then Waikiki will close and Keeaumoku will replace it as Menchanko-Tei's Hawaii flagship.The Keeaumoku spot is more accessible to locals and there's ample free parking, but the menu has been pared down a bit from Waikiki's. We went to a media event last…

  • Hawaii: In Real Life ~ Orogold

    Melissa Chang
    9 May 2012 | 12:14 pm
    While I was out of town, my business partner, Russ Sumida (@Parkrat) went to the grand opening of Orogold, a new skincare/cosmetics store in Waikiki, to take photos. When I came home, he said, “You gotta try this place.” Oh, really? Thanks a lot, bud. I know my skin needs, work, but… Turns out, he was impressed with their set up — their fancy, Beverly Hills-style boutique stands out in the casual Outrigger Reef Hotel — and their interesting products, which are made or infused with 24 karat gold. Since gold is hypoallergenic and is known to have antioxidant and…
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    Nonstop Honolulu » Baker’s Hours

  • Eat the Street Tony Group Autoplex

    Ed Morita
    13 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    It was a special edition of Eat the Street Saturday, with the mobile eating fest unfolding at the Tony Group Autoplex in Waipio. Along with great food, eaters enjoyed live music by B.E.T., Nesian N.I.N.E. and Kalaeloa ◄ Back Next ► Eat the Street Honda Autoplex (1 of 30) Musical performance by B.E.T. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxpYb2_W9Sk

  • Did this: L’ulu 2012

    Ed Morita
    6 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    As the super moon rose above Honolulu, supporters of Leeward Community College’s culinary program gathered Saturday for the annual L’ulu fundraiser. The menu featured a variety of dishes made from locally produced ingredients from Oahu farms. With assistance from culinary students, standout small plates were crafted by such chefs as Aulani’s Patrick Callarec, Azure’s Jon Matsubara, the Ihilani’s Scott Higa and Mariposa’s Marc Freiberg. ◄ Back Next ► 2012 L'ulu (1 of 25) Spiced shrimp with charred eggplant, pandan rice and chili-tomato jam from…

  • Building lanterns at Shinnyo-en Temple

    Ed Morita
    1 May 2012 | 11:00 am
    Every Memorial Day, thousands converge at Ala Moana Beach for the the annual Lantern Floating ceremony, a time to remember those who have died and hope for peace and a harmonious future. To prepare for the event, dedicated volunteers spend their weekends building lanterns to carry people’s prayers and memories. Last Saturday, I joined my friends Don and Terri Aweau, along with 40 other volunteers of all ages, at the Shinnyo-en Temple in Moiliili. I thought it might be a somber gathering, but I was surprised to find a joyful atmosphere. I was reminded that lantern floating is not a sad…

  • Mele Mei kickoff

    Ed Morita
    28 Apr 2012 | 12:00 pm
    Local musicians gathered at Willows Restaurant Friday afternoon to kick off the upcoming Mele Mei, a monthlong celebration of Hawaii’s music that culminates with the Na Hoku Hanohano festival and awards. Here are party pics and video with performances by Kupaoa, Yoza, Nathan Aweau, Jerry Santos, Jake Shimabukuro and Sean Na’auao. ◄ Back Next ► Mele Mei (1 of 19) www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnQ5kxy6UoU  

  • Cooking for the right reason

    Ed Morita
    24 Apr 2012 | 11:00 am
    To all culinary students: Recently, my friend Melissa Chang shared a Chow.com article with me by San Francisco Chef Richie Nakano (@linecook) titled, “Your Signature Dish Sucks.” A bit taken aback, I initially thought she was making a not-so-subtle commentary about my cooking. But as it turned out, Nakano’s concern was that the celebritization of chefs may be hurting the industry. “There’s an epidemic in the restaurant industry of young cooks who’ve seen too many reality shows asking chefs for their ‘signature dish,’ too many culinary schools that exist…
 
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  • Do this! May 11-16

    Tracy Chan
    11 May 2012 | 10:57 am
    ◄ Back Next ► DJ Colette (1 of 12) Chicago house music DJ, singer and pioneer Colette performs at SoHo, a rare treat for those who have heard of her. For those who haven't, Om Records' First Lady of House has been featured on Motorola commercials and the movie "The Devil Wears Prada." SoHo Mixed Media Bar; Friday, May 11 at 9 p.m.; tickets available at the door only; 18+

  • Party pics: Cinco de Mayo Block Party 2012

    Tracy Chan
    6 May 2012 | 3:46 am
    Honolulu came out to party on Saturday night for the huge annual Cinco de Mayo Block Party in the Chinatown Arts District, showcasing the diversity of Latino culture in Hawaii with Hispanic music, dance, cuisine and the arts. The festival is co-produced by the HAPA, the Arts at Marks Garage, Tim Bostock Productions, 00Spot, Alma Latina Radio Show and Hawaii Hispanic News.   ◄ Back Next ► Cinco de Mayo Block Party 2012 (1 of 35)

  • Do this! May 3-9

    Tracy Chan
    3 May 2012 | 10:40 am
    ◄ Back Next ► TJ Maxx Hawaii Grand Opening (1 of 16) Discount retailer T.J. Maxx is throwing the grand opening for its Ward Center store this Thursday, with a blessing at 7 a.m. and doors opening at 8 a.m. The event will be followed up by grand openings in Pearl City on May 10 and Pearlridge Center Uptown on May 17. Be one of the first 1,000 customers, and you'll get a special-edition, Hawaii-themed reusable shopping bag! TJ Maxx at Ward Centers, Kakaako; Thursday, May 3 at 7 a.m.; free, all ages

  • Pics: Honolulu Startup Weekend 2012

    Tracy Chan
    30 Apr 2012 | 6:09 am
    Presented by Social Wahines and The Greenhouse Innovation Hub, the second annual Honolulu Startup Weekend brought entrepreneurs, developers and designers together for an intense, 54-hour startup-building competition from Friday, April 27 through Sunday, April 29 at The Green House in Kaka’ako. The weekend culminated in an awards ceremony at the warehouse next door on Sunday evening, with each team giving their final presentation and then awaiting the judges’ decisions. Congratulations to this year’s winners: 1st Place: Who Will See Me, a web-based application built by a team…

  • Party pics: Alex Zelenka @ NextDoor

    Tracy Chan
    30 Apr 2012 | 5:43 am
    House music DJ and producer Alex Zelenka, known for being Crystal Castles’ engineer and remixer, and for his remixes of artists like Fischerspooner, Thom Yorke, Royksopp, Lykke Li and Underworld, returned to Honolulu for a set at NextDoor on Saturday.   ◄ Back Next ► Alex Zelenka @ NextDoor (1 of 14)
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    Nonstop Honolulu » Deliriyum

  • Pig and the Lady: Not just a personal addiction

    Mari Taketa
    9 May 2012 | 11:14 am
    Pig and the Lady is the best newish thing at the farmers’ market. I totally wasn’t expecting that. And it’s not as if you might not have heard — it’s been popping up there at least six months and is Yelp’s top-rated eatery in Honolulu. But you see, I got my introduction to its Honolulu Farmers’ Market booth when Melissa Chang, a non-soup person by nature, texted me to come help her finish her bowl of chicken pho. And if you’ve ever asked me for a pho recommendation, you know I don’t eat pho here, or anywhere outside Vietnam, because I…

  • Whose tonkatsu reigns supreme?

    Mari Taketa
    24 Apr 2012 | 11:41 am
    I don’t know what it is about tonkatsu, but ever since Kimukatsu brought its storied 25-layer pork cutlet to Waikiki in March, the question I’ve been asked most is, Have you tried that new tonkatsu place yet? Yup. What did you think? people ask. How does it compare with Bairin? Until last week, I couldn’t answer that. I’ve never thought much of tonkatsu. When I lived in Japan I knew it mainly as cheap cafeteria food, the kind you bypassed in favor of the curry rice with the gristly beef because you knew the katsu would be greasy, dry and tough. And that’s how…

  • LOL: Holiday spice Spam OnoPop

    Mari Taketa
    22 Apr 2012 | 12:01 pm
    I laughed out loud over a mouthful of food the other day, which hardly ever happens. In fact, the last time I had food this funny was exactly a year ago — and the thing in question then was a cousin of the exact same thing this time: a Spam-studded OnoPop. I mean, who puts processed preserved meat in an ice pop?! How does a mind even get there? Last time I asked, before last year’s Spam Jam, OnoPops’ Josh Welch emailed back a thoughtful response about abandoning a Heston Blumenthal recipe involving liquid nitrogen and bacon-egg ice cream in favor of a simple sweet cream ice…

  • Honolulu’s food trucks get the green light

    Mari Taketa
    3 Apr 2012 | 10:40 pm
    It’s official: Food trucks are legal on city streets again. After a long winter of being chased off the streets by an obscure, outdated law, trucks on Tuesday got the green light to legally dish up their tacos, yakitori, whoopie pies and chai lattes for as long as a parking meter allows, or if there’s no posted time, for up to three hours. For all the weeks it took for the amended law to wend its way through the City Council, all the months we watched one truck after another disappear from the streets, you should know that in the end, with unanimous support and zero opposition,…

  • Unanimous vote! Food trucks (almost) legal

    Mari Taketa
    22 Mar 2012 | 1:21 am
    Good news and more good news for food trucks this week: The Honolulu City Council on Wednesday voted unanimously to lift the 15-minute stranglehold on doing business on city streets, and that change is fast-tracked for a final vote in two weeks! What does this mean? When the changes to Bill 59 pass, food trucks will be allowed to park, cook and sell to customers on any city street on the island, not for the current 15 minutes — not even enough time to heat up a fryer — but for the full time allowed by the meter. If the meter has no time limit, trucks can do business in that parking stall…
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    Leslie Wilcox Blogs

  • Quick Reality-Show Quiz

    lwilcox
    15 May 2012 | 12:37 am
        PBS chief Paula Kerger has been citing an interesting statistic in speeches around the country.     Quiz: What percentage of TV programming is in the reality show genre?     Ms. Kerger's answer:  56%! Whew, that's a lotta reality shows, and it's a depressing figure, because so many of the shows play to the lowest common-denominator of the viewing public in an effort to capture a large audience.      PBS has nothing against reality. That's what its documentaries are all about. With context and quality storytelling.      I'm excited about the next PBS documentary by…

  • TV Rundown for Rest of Week

    lwilcox
    15 May 2012 | 12:14 am
    PBS Hawaii's new co-production with Pacific Islanders in Communications, PACIFIC HEARTBEAT, is attracting viewers across the country, with more than 80% of public television stations electing to carry these culturally authentic Pacific programs. This week on the national series, our featured program is Papa Mau: The Wayfinder (Sat., May 19, 2012. 8:00 pm). It tells the story of the historic 1974 sailing of the voyaging canoe Hōkūle‘a from Hawaii to Tahiti using non-instrument navigation. This event captured the imagination of people throughout the Pacific Rim. Master navigator Mau…

  • Any Child Left Unattended...

    lwilcox
    13 May 2012 | 6:59 pm
    Posted sign at the North Shore Coffee Gallery in Haleiwa: Any child left unattended will receive a shot of espresso and a free dog.

  • Ron Mizutani is in the house

    lwilcox
    9 May 2012 | 11:44 pm
        That's KHON2 News at Five solo anchor Ron Mizutani sitting at the Leahey & Leahey kitchen table on this evening's (Wed., May 9, 2012) program on PBS Hawaii. You can watch the show on TV at 7:30 and 11:30 pm today or catch it online at www.pbshawaii.org      Ron formerly held the job that Kanoa Leahey now has at KHON--nightly sports anchor. He moved on to an award-winning career in news. He's winding up that career at the end of this month, leaving the biz for a public relations VP position at Communications Pacific.  No doubt Jim Leahey will ask Ron if THIS time, his…

  • Mother's Day Show + Other TV Highlights

    lwilcox
    6 May 2012 | 5:07 pm
    "Grown don't mean nothing to a mother. A child is a child. They get bigger, but grown? What's that suppose to mean? In my heart it don't mean a thing. ---Toni Morrison, Beloved, 1987 Celebrating Moms is the theme of PBS Hawaii's next LONG STORY SHORT (Tues., May 8, 2012, 7:30 pm). It's a special Mother's Day anthology, featuring memories from previous guests about the first influential woman in their lives. You'll hear from educator Candy Suiso; musical artists Emma Veary, Keola Beamer and Mihana Souza; and business leaders Cha Thompson and Christine Camp. This program is available in…
 
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    Hawaiimagazine.com | HAWAII Today

  • Allegiant expanding air service to Hawaii with one-way fares as low as $159

    15 May 2012 | 6:58 am
    Allegiant expanding air service to Hawaii with one-way fares as low as $159 Allegiant Air, a Nevada-based airline owned by Allegiant Travel Company, announced today that in November it will start providing nonstop air service from the mainland to Maui. Also, it will add four cities in Western states to its mainland-Oahu air service lineup.The carrier is now offering introductory fares as low as $199 one-way, including taxes and fees, from Maui’s Kahului Airport to Bellingham, Wash., beginning on Nov. 14. Introductory fares, including taxes and fees, are avai...

  • VIDEO: Fleeting view of spattering lava at edge of Kilauea volcano’s Halemaumau crater

    14 May 2012 | 8:16 am
    VIDEO: Fleeting view of spattering lava at edge of Kilauea volcano&rsquo;s Halemaumau crater The Big Island’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory  released a video last week that spotlights lava spatter at the margins of the lava lake in Kilauea volcano’s Halemaumau crater. Scientists note that the video shows typical flow activity that's usually obscured from view by a thick gas plume shifting with the winds over the lava lake. (To check out the 58-second video, click on image below.)  Since March 2008, the lake’s levels have fluctuated between 230 feet to 490 feet…

  • International Waikiki Hula Conference staging free sunset "hoike" shows this weekend

    11 May 2012 | 9:33 am
    International Waikiki Hula Conference staging free sunset "hoike" shows this weekend If you happen to be in the Waikiki area at sunset this weekend, you’re cordially invited to swing by the fifth annual International Waikiki Hula Conference’s hoike (exhibition) hula shows.During the free shows, set for 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. tonight and tomorrow night, on stages scattered around Oahu’s world-famous oceanfront stretch, dancers will perform to a mele (song) learned during the conference’s workshops and seminars led by mor...

  • Top 5 favorite filmed-in-Hawaii TV series ever: HAWAII Magazine Facebook poll results

    9 May 2012 | 7:54 am
    Top 5 favorite filmed-in-Hawaii TV series ever: HAWAII Magazine Facebook poll results We’ve counted the votes from our latest HAWAII Magazine Facebook Ohana poll question: What’s your favorite filmed-in-Hawaii TV show or made-for-the-small-screen mini-series or movie? The top five vote-getters are on the pages ahead. As it turns out, Hawaii-filmed television shows took all five top spots in the poll. So, made-for-TV mini-series, such as The Thorn Birds (1983), with Richard Chamberlain and Rachel Ward, did not make the cut. Same for TV movies, such as Tempted, Lifetime Channel…

  • Rare peppermint angelfish on display only at Waikiki Aquarium in Hawaii

    8 May 2012 | 11:07 am
    Rare peppermint angelfish on display only at Waikiki Aquarium in Hawaii A peppermint angelfish, which is among the ocean’s rarest creatures, is now on public display at Waikiki Aquarium on Oahu. And that’s the only place you’ll be able to see it, as the candy-striped fish is the only one of its kind to be included in an aquatic exhibit at a public aquarium. Anywhere.The peppermint angelfish, also known as Centyropyge boylei, is native to the tropical waters of the South Pacific and is on permanent loan to the Waikiki Aquarium by the Smithsonian Institution. The fish, which…
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    Literary Lotus

  • The Power of Reading

    Christine Thomas
    14 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    It was a great day at the Hawai‘i Book & Music Festival last weekend. I had so much fun talking myth and writing with Don't Look Back contributors Victoria Nalani Kneubuhl, Marion Lyman-Mersereau and Robert Barclay. I also finally got to meet contributor Maxine Hong Kingston in person, as well as meet with fellow book people in one sunny, airy place, and experience the treat of hearing stories read aloud--what a treat.  There were a lot of children at the festival, enjoying games but also animated story times, which got me thinking about telling you about this great literacy…

  • First the Festival, and then the Gala

    Christine Thomas
    7 May 2012 | 9:30 am
    2012 Ka Palapala Po‘okela Book Awards  excellent or exemplary manuscripts Friday May 11, 5:30-9pm at Bishop Museum Now that you've amped up excitement about local books at the Hawaii Book and Music Festival, you've got another fun chance to support local book publishers, authors and Bishop Museum by attending the 2012 Book Awards. The awards ceremony begins Friday May 11 at 6pm in the Bishop Museum Atherton Halau, followed by a reception in the Hawaiian Hall Atrium and Courtyard. The awards are given by the Hawai‘i Book Publishers Association and recognize the finest books published…

  • Don't Look Back, but it's time for the Hawai‘i Book & Music Festival

    Christine Thomas
    21 Apr 2012 | 9:00 am
    I've just put together a panel for short readings and discussion of the enduring power and importance of myth, for this year's Hawai‘i Book and Music Festival.  Come down Sunday May 6 at 1pm to listen to me and Don't Look Back contributors Robert Barclay (Melal), Ku‘ualoha Ho‘omanawanui ('Ōiwi), Marion Lyman-Mersereau (Eddie Wen Go), and Victoria Nalani Kneubuhl (Murder Leaves Its Mark), read from our retellings of Hawaiian myths and discuss the project and myth in modern times. See below from Watermark Publishing for a discount on book purchases at their booth during the…
 
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  • Why has no one here done this?

    charley foster
    3 May 2012 | 9:59 pm
    Container living: a home for under £50,000 - Telegraph...since containers are ubiquitous here. You see them used as sheds, barns, garages. But no residences that I'm aware of. Is it the building codes? The impossibility of getting a design through the planning process?

  • Unanticipated consequences - Hawaii Business on Act 105 tax pyramid

    charley foster
    29 Apr 2012 | 10:05 pm
    Hawaii's Tax Pyramid plan crippling small businesses - Hawaii Business - April 2012 - Hawaii A state tax increase imposed last year is killing off construction projects, raising the cost of other projects and encouraging law-breaking, say leaders in the construction industry, who want to make sure the tax increase is not extended after its planned two-year run....Small general-contracting companies are the hardest-hit victims of the law, which ended some exemptions on the 4 percent General Excise Tax. Now the contractor and all its subcontractors must pay the full tax, creating what is…

  • Rage Against the Smart Meter - Technology Review

    charley foster
    27 Apr 2012 | 1:41 am
    This article will sound familiar locallyIn 2010, county officials in Marin County, a liberal bastion in California, voted to block the meters over health concerns. In Texas, Tea Party activists and militia members are now opposing smart meters and calling them Big Brother–type spying.... The intensity of the opposition has caught utilities flat-footed. "It was stunning to us when we ran into the response that we got. We did not see it coming," says John Carroll, a spokesman for Central Maine Power. Customers worried that smart meters could start fires, interfere with medical devices, or…

  • Legal humor

    charley foster
    26 Apr 2012 | 12:36 am

  • KIUC filings in smart meter case

    charley foster
    24 Apr 2012 | 3:01 am
    KIUC has filed its opposition to Adam Asquith's pro se motion for preliminary injunction which asks the U.S. District Court of Hawaii to enjoin KIUC's installation of smart meters until KIUC "recognizes the right of members to keep and continue to utilize analog meters at no additional expense; and establishes a policy whereby smart meters will be installed only on an 'opt in' basis." KIUC also filed a motion to dismiss Asquith's pro se complaint.
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  • Musings: On This and That

    Joan Conrow
    15 May 2012 | 3:51 am
    Brilliant Venus has slipped into a cloud patch, the crickets are chirping and three times this evening I heard the wheezing honk-bray of the Newell's shearwaters — the adults coming in to nest. Crews have been working to underground the utility lines at Kealia, so hopefully soon the birds will have one less death trap to navigate. When I drive by the construction and see all the guys working, I wonder if the “buck the fird” folks realize the `A`o are providing jobs for their family and friends.Workers at Makaweli Poi in Waimea are looking at losing their jobs — and westside taro…

  • Musings: Gleanings

    Joan Conrow
    11 May 2012 | 12:40 pm
    It's Friday and I've got a busy day ahead, so I thought I'd skip the news — aside from referring you to this article, in which the Navy finally admits the sonar and explosives used in local war games are more dangerous to marine mammals than previously claimed — and turn it over to visuals.

  • Musings: Duck and Cover

    Joan Conrow
    10 May 2012 | 4:32 pm
    “It looks amazing,” enthused Dan, one of those empty-headed announcers over on Hawaii News Now.“Yeah, it's pretty cool stuff,” gushed government propagandist, I mean, “broadcast journalist” Ramsay Wharton, who then proceeded to give Raytheon's SM-3 Block IB's kinetic warhead a glowing, and totally unquestioning, plug.The news: PMRF launched another missile from Kauai last night and Raytheon's gear shot it down. Ramsay's spin: Gee, isn't war and America and all that exploding stuff grand? Almost as an aside, Ramsay — a failed GOP Congressional candidate — tosses in,…

  • Musings: Prosecutors Lawyer Up

    Joan Conrow
    10 May 2012 | 2:15 pm
    Responding to what County Attorney Al Castillo termed “a very unusual and special circumstance,” the Kauai County Council last night agreed to spend up to $15,000 on a private attorney to handle Prosecutor Shaylene Iseri-Carvalho's POHAKU problems..Council Chair Jay Furfaro took pains to note the special counsel would be representing the prosector's office in a civil, rather than criminal, defense.But from the limited exchange that occurred in public session, it appeared the county does not yet know whether criminal violations have occurred. It also seemed, from Al's comments, that…

  • Musings: Paradox in Paradise

    Joan Conrow
    9 May 2012 | 2:20 pm
    “So how's your day going?” read the text I sent to a friend this morning.“Oh, just another day in paradox,” he texted back.So true. Here we are, in one of the most beautiful and ecologically fragile spots on Earth, yet we've got RIMPAC, the world's biggest war games headed our way this summer. And they're gonna be even bigger than last time, cuz the Pacific is now the hate mongers hot spot.Ironically, the most destructive force on the planet is trying to minimize its carbon footprint by using a few ships powered by biofuels to carry out the wanton wasting of life and limb, land…
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    The Maui News

  • Hikers will follow old pathway to summit

    15 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Hikers may be taking the old trail to the summit of Haleakala for the first time in seven decades later this year following an agreement approved by the state Board of Land and Natural Resources on Friday in Honolulu.

  • Lei Low

    15 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    A combination of bad weather and bad timing along with the annual high demand for flowers during graduation season has left florists and lei-makers in a lurch and hunting for bloom.

  • New charges for Kula man for numerous cash deposits

    14 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    A Kula man arrested earlier this year for allegedly impersonating a federal agent is facing additional charges related to more than $314,000 in cash deposits in bank accounts over a three-year period. In a superseding indictment filed Thursday in U.

  • Festivities for children's sake

    14 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    First Photo: Reece Murata (left) and Stacie Cuadro of Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Hawaii entertain the crowd with an Okinawan dancing and drumming performance at Saturday's Maui Matsuri Japanese festival held at the University of Hawaii Maui College.

  • Officer, Obama talk basketball at police honor

    14 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    A former Kula resident enjoyed some basketball trash talk with President Barack Obama on Saturday at the White House. Baldwin High School alumnus and Los Angeles Police Department Detective Craig Marquez, who was being honored in Washington, D.C.
 
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    Big Island Chronicle

  • Hawaii News — Office Of Aging Not Seeking Social Security Numbers

    Tiffany Edwards Hunt
    26 Apr 2012 | 7:22 pm
    (Media release) — The Hawai’i County Office of Aging is asking elderly persons to be aware of a person calling and asking as an agent of the Office of Aging for social security numbers.   The caller has said that the phone number was obtained from AARP and has offered certain benefits in return for the elderly person’s social security number.   Please be aware that the Hawaii County Office of Aging does not call and request social security numbers. Should you receive such a telephone call, do not give out any personal information such as social security numbers, credit card…

  • Hugh-isms — TSA Is Intolerable And Mazie Is Bad

    Tiffany Edwards Hunt
    26 Apr 2012 | 6:55 pm
      (Editor’s note: Following is an open letter to Congresswoman Mazie Hirono written by retired 40-year Honolulu Advertiser reporter Hugh Clark.) April 26, 2012 Congresswoman Mazie Hirono 5-104 Prince Kuhio Building 200 Ala Moana Blvd Honolulu 96850 Dear Representative: IT IS TIME: For Congress to take action against the newest form of American Nazism – the Transportation Safety Administration. It has done far more to terrorize American travelers than any Muslim group. Not only have I and my family endured inconvenience and insults over the last 10 years of travel through persistent…

  • History — A Page From Puna’s Past

    Tiffany Edwards Hunt
    26 Apr 2012 | 5:50 pm
    Editor's note: The excerpt above about midwifery in Puna in the early 1900s commences Big Island Chronicle's history section and is from the book, Pāhoa Yesterday, by Hiroo Sato. Pāhoa Yesterday is available at Jeff Hunt Surfboards, 15-2883 Pahoa Village Road in Pāhoa (Open Monday through Saturday, 10-5, Sundays, 11-3; Call (808) 965-2322 or visit www.jeffhuntsurfboards.com), or at the Hawai′i Japanese Center, 751 Kanoelehua Ave. in Hilo (Open Monday mornings while under renovation for most of this year; Call (808) 934-9611 or visit www.hawaiijapanesecenter.org)

  • Hilo News — Plantation-Era Maternal Health Discussion At UH Hilo Today

    Tiffany Edwards Hunt
    26 Apr 2012 | 5:13 pm
    University of Hawaii at Hilo presents a talk on maternal health on Hawaii’s sugar plantations, looking at Japanese and Filipino women who worked on the plantations from 1919 to 1946 at 5 p.m., today, Thursday,  in the University Classroom Building room 100.

  • Politics — Big Island Chronicle To Host Candidate Forum July 28

    Tiffany Edwards Hunt
    26 Apr 2012 | 4:26 pm
    Big Island Chronicle will host a candidate forum on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at the Akebono Theater. The event will commence at 9 a.m. and run all day, with a full list of candidates seeking to represent Puna, including those running for mayor, prosecuting attorney, State Senate District 2, State Rep. District 4, and Hawai′i County Council District 4 and District 5.  Volunteers are needed to help with question-and-answer moderation, table-manning, and general event organization.  Exact times for the various candidate moderations are to be announced as the event approaches.  Suggested…
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  • We've Moved!

    21 Apr 2012 | 8:31 pm
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  • WICKED Tickets on Sale Today, April 21

    21 Apr 2012 | 10:49 am
    WICKED, presented by Broadway In Hawaii, is the most anticipated musical production of the 2012-2013 season and will go on sale to the public on Saturday, April 21.  Tickets will be available from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. exclusively at the Blaisdell Box Office(777 Ward Avenue) and select Walmart locations throughout Hawaii (see full list below). Tickets will be available everywhere at 11am including: Ticketmaster.com/wicked or by phone at (800) 745-3000, at the Blaisdell Box Office, or at Ticketmaster ticket outlets). There is an 8-ticket limit per patron.Demand for WICKED is so great that…

  • Soon's Kal-Bi Drive In

    21 Apr 2012 | 5:00 am
    Several weeks ago some friends and I went to pick up food from Soon's Kal-Bi Drive In, a popular spot for Korean food, and a spot my former co-workers and I used to frequent.I ordered the Fried Chicken.  It was quite good - crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.Another friend ordered the Bar-B-Q Chicken.And another ordered the Meat Jhun.The food was ready VERY quickly and everyone enjoyed their food.If you're looking for reasonably-priced Korean food, check out Soon's Kal-Bi! Soon's Kal-Bi Drive In: 898 Ala Lilikoi Street  Honolulu, HI 96818; 836-7665

  • Wordless Wednesday

    18 Apr 2012 | 10:25 am

  • Ruby Tuesday

    16 Apr 2012 | 12:08 pm
    For casual American-style dining, head to Ruby Tuesday. They have an extensive menu that has something for everyone - burgers, seafood, steak, "fork-tender ribs, chicken, soups, and of course, their infamous all-you-can-eat garden salad bar. Can't decide between a salad or a burger? They have many combos to choose from that include the salad bar. It's been a while since I last revisited Ruby Tuesday, and my first impression was that the prices have gone up a bit. But the size of their portions is very generous, and I can guarantee that you won't leave hungry.Ruby MinisBuffalo Chicken Minis…
 
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    Bytemarks

  • Transparency Camp 2012

    Burt
    13 May 2012 | 12:08 pm
    These past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind of events, all swirling around the idea of open data, technology and government transparency.  I happen to be in Virginia conducting a class on social media for emergency managers for the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center. While planning my trip I found out Transparency Camp 2012 (TCamp12), organized by the Sunlight Foundation, was happening the weekend I was up there at George Mason University in Arlington, VA. It was a fortuitous set of circumstances. Like the unconference format we are all so familiar with, TCamp12 was…

  • Geeks on DaBus

    Burt
    22 Apr 2012 | 4:15 am
    One of the first publicly available open dataset/API  from the City & County of Honolulu is the one made available by O`ahu Transit Services, provider of The Bus service. With open data, anyone could develop an app using the Bus API and three such apps were built, Hea.theBus.org, Allb.us and an iPhone app called DaBus. Both Allb.us and DaBus were developed as a result of the City’s CityCamp Honolulu and Hackathon, this past Dec 2011 and Jan 2012 respectively. When DaBus officially launched on the iTunes App Store in March, it was a chance to showcase all three apps and to build…

  • STEM Week

    Burt
    11 Apr 2012 | 3:20 am
    The inaugural STEM Week Awards were given out last week, celebrating the achievements of 14 high and middle schools in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). For the first time, diverse fields like VEX Robotics, FIRST Robotics, Science Olympiad, the Hawai‘i State Science & Engineering Fair, and CyberPatriot were recognized in a single awards ceremony. On hand was Hawaii’s senior Senator, Daniel K. Inouye. In his keynote address, Senator Inouye recognized the importance of STEM and its contribution to the competitiveness of Hawaii’s students. He reflected on his humble…

  • DaBus app on KITV Social Wire

    Burt
    20 Mar 2012 | 2:52 am
    Andy Yip and Jane Zeng, creators of the iPhone app DaBus were featured on Yasmin Dar‘s Social Wire segment on KITV’s morning show. Both Andy and Jane were part of CityCamp Honolulu and the CityCampHNL Hackathon. In fact they won top honors at the Hackathon. Since the Hackathon, they came up with a name for the app, polished it up and got it added to Apples iTunes App Store.  The DaBus app takes the guess work out of catching the bus on the island of Oahu. It uses the near real-time GPS arrival information, courtesy of the Oahu Transit Services, to provide the best estimated time…

  • WCC University Student Launch Initiative

    Burt
    12 Mar 2012 | 2:03 am
    The Windward Community College Team Hawaii did a test launch of their rocket today at Kaneohe Marine Corp Base. Although fairly gusty the rocket launch and landing was picture perfect. Both nose cone and rocket fuselage touched down on land and did not drift into Kaneohe Bay. You can find more photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bytemarks/sets/72157629565620253/ Google+: View post on Google+
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    Bytemarks Cafe

  • Episode 195: TheBus Tech – May 9, 2012

    admin
    13 May 2012 | 1:07 am
    First we’ll look at the latest tech news and happenings in Hawaii and beyond. Then joining us today is Keith Matsumoto from HTDV to tell us about the 2nd annual Design Thinking Bootcamp. Finally, we’ll find out about the current state and future of technology found on transportation systems like TheBus and SpeediShuttle. We talk with Roger Morton and Cecil Morton, respectively. Download MP3 file | Subscribe in iTunes

  • Episode 194: Open Courseware – May 2, 2012

    admin
    13 May 2012 | 12:59 am
    First we’ll look at the latest tech news and happenings in Hawaii and beyond. Then joining us today is Loren Koanui and Yancey Unequivocally from PCATT to tell us about upcoming classes on social media. Finally, we’ll talk with Mark Hines from Mid Pacific Institute about how technology and open courseware is disrupting traditional models of education. Download MP3 file | Subscribe in iTunes

  • Episode 193: Rooftop Farms – April 25, 2012

    admin
    13 May 2012 | 12:55 am
    First we’ll look at the latest tech news and happenings in Hawaii and beyond. Then, Timothy Caminos from the Better Business Bureau joins us to talk about the upcoming Torch Awards. Finally, we’ll explore the growing popularity and promise of urban rooftop gardens with Alan Joaquin from Farmroof and green architect Fritz Harris-Glade. Download MP3 file | Subscribe in iTunes

  • Episode 192: Radio Improv – April 18, 2012

    admin
    21 Apr 2012 | 12:58 am
    On this Day 8 of Hawaii Public Radio’s Challenge 2012, the goal was to end the pledge drive within the 8 day target. Given the focus and sustained energy of the staff, this looked like a strong possibility, trimming 2 full days off the previous 10 day pledge drives. Without knowing the exact time the pledge drive would end, we did not schedule a regular guest on the show. Instead we opted to try something brand new. Ryan suggested we open the phone lines up to our listeners. We wanted to encourage an unrehearsed, spontaneous conversation with whoever called. They could ask us a…

  • Episode 191: Challenge 2012, Day 1 – April 11, 2012

    admin
    21 Apr 2012 | 12:42 am
    Today is the first day of Hawaii Public Radio’s semi-annual pledge drive. Our show was a rebroadcast of an episode we did back in Jan. 25, 2012 about micro frogs featuring Bishop Museum scientists, Allen Allison and Shelley James.
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    Everyone's Blog Posts - TechHui

  • 10 Reasons to Write a Native Mobile App

    Douglas Ching
    14 May 2012 | 3:27 pm
    In recent years smartphones have become part of many people's daily lives.  They are used to communicate, stay updated, take photos, listen to music and entertain us with hundreds of thousands of apps. People carry their cellphones around with them wherever they go.  They wake up with them, eat with them and go to bed with them.  For companies this presents another opportunity to market and reach out to customers.  If you or your company is considering a mobile presence there are two main paths to getting there: an HTML mobile web site or a native app built specifically for one or more…

  • Ho'okele Health Technologies in the news....

    Phill Moran
    5 May 2012 | 11:06 pm
    http://www.kitv.com/news/hawaii/Sensors-watch-over-elderly-s-movements/-/8905354/12446558/-/vukm7d/-/index.html The technologies are at home in a Residential Care facility, or in a Seniors house… Ho’okele Health Technologies really push the work of caring in the home to new heights, being fully integrated into a nursing EMR and Care based organisations core workflow… Find out more at iHealthHome.net

  • Ubuntu 12.04LTS Tips and Tricks...

    Phill Moran
    5 May 2012 | 11:02 pm
    Finally, Ubuntu 12.04 LTS was released this month. The biggest addition for the environment was the addition of Gnome 3.4, Unity is still the default though… Boy Unity blows! Here are the tweaks I did for my installation – mostly for better system handling. I also looked again at Unity and noticed some improvements, those tweaks are here too. 1. Change the Software Center Server Location If you installed with a customized location, then the download source address will be set to your local or nearer server. To avoid “404″ Errors, open The Software Center, go to Edit and then Software…

  • The Gartner Hype Curve Model

    Joseph Lui
    4 May 2012 | 7:56 pm
    Earlier this year I was conducting a training class on programming and found I needed to provide trainees with some models for evaluating the maturity of a  technological concept, device, or platform. One such model that stuck with me over the years is Gartner Research's Hype Curve Model. If you are not familiar with them, Gartner is a technology research firm composed of independent analysts based around the world. Their Hype Curve Model or "Hype Cycle" illustrates the ebb and flow of "hype" or excitement behind a particular technology as a function of time. This pattern is described in 5…

  • Journey Through Go

    Daniel Nishimura
    4 May 2012 | 7:30 pm
    A few years ago the release of the Go programming language was announced, but I ignored it until I recently discovered it was being used on large back-end systems at Heroku and at Google.  I also discovered that the Go team  included Rob Pike (formerly from Bell Labs and member of the Unix team) and Ken Thompson (also from Bell Labs and worked on Unix and the C language), so I knew this language deserved looking into.  As I read more about Go and toyed with it during some of my spare time, I became quite impressed.   For the majority of my career, C/C++ were my weapons of choice, but…
 
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    Raising Islands--Hawai'i science and environment

  • Ships at sea could warn of tsunami: UH/PTWC researchers

    7 May 2012 | 12:38 pm
    Undersea sensors are a key tool to measuring tsunami traveling toward Hawai`i, but University of Hawai`i researchers found they are able to detect tsunami from on board ships.Could that lead to critical new warning data from the hundreds of commercial ships regularly plying the Pacific? That’s possible, according to a study published this month.(Image: The University of Hawaii research vessel Kilo Moana, which was at sea during the February 2010 Chile earthquake, and which was able to detect the tsunami as it passed under the ship. The Kilo Moana was underway between Hawai`i and Guam.

  • Earth may have many moons: UH Institute for Astronomy

    16 Apr 2012 | 4:09 pm
    At any given time, astronomers now estimate our moon has at least one companion—a much smaller second moon in orbit around Earth. Only one of these moons has thus far been detected, but theoretical astronomy suggests that asteroids slip into Earth orbit comparatively frequently, but then spin back into space as the complex gravities of the Sun, the Moon and Earth jerk it this way and that. (Image: The line drawing is the simulated orbit of a mini-moon. The photo is an asteroid that shows what such a moon might look like—oddly shaped with pockmarks from impacts with other objects. Credit:…

  • Wild life in the Hawaiian deep: new photo archive

    27 Mar 2012 | 1:14 pm
    When you get down into the deep ocean, it’s not just more of the same. The creatures of the deep are different—so different that some don’t even look like creatures. (Images: A couple of shots from the Hawai`i Undersea Research Laboratory deep sea creature collection include the outrageously spiky crab Lethodidae neolithodes and the impressively patterned starfish Pentaceraster cumingi. Credit: HURL.) To help understand the amazing diversity of deep ocean life around the Islands, the Hawai`i Undersea Research Laboratory (HURL), which has been photographing them for more than 30 years,…

  • Mercury and Venus used to gauge the Sun

    21 Mar 2012 | 4:57 pm
    Captain James Cook more than two and a quarter centuries ago voyaged to Tahiti to view the transit of Venus across the face of the sun, in attempt to gauge the size of the solar system. There is a cool NASA article about that here. (Image: Images of Mercury’s path across the face of the sun, as viewed from NASA’s Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) on November 8, 2006. Credit: NASA.) Scientists are still doing that kind of seminal work, and researchers from Hawai`i, Brazil and California have just announced that the 2003 and 2006 transits of Mercury across the sun, measured from the…

  • Wave energy potential massive for Hawai`i, but...

    17 Mar 2012 | 2:31 pm
    Forget land-based electricity sources like geothermal, wind and solar—the Electric Power Research Institute says Hawai`i could easily produce all its power from waves. Its new study, “Mapping and Assessment of the United States Ocean Wave Energy Resource,” the agency says Hawai’i has the potential to produce 130 theoretical terawatt-hours of power annually from wave energy. And 80 terawatt-hours annually of actually recoverable power. The report was prepared for EPRI by the Virginia Tech Advanced Research Institute and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. There remain significant…
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    Honolulu Business News - Local Honolulu News | Pacific Business News of Honolulu

  • Hawaii's Tanna Dang wins National Retail Federation video contest

    16 May 2012 | 12:27 pm
    Hawaii boutique owner Tanna Dang was named the winner of the National Retail Federation's "This is Retail" video contest on Wednesday. Dang, co-owner of the Eden in Love boutique at Ward Warehouse in Honolulu, was awarded the top prize of $25,000 by Terry Lundren, chairman, CEO and president of Macy's (NYSE: M) and chairman of the NRF's board of directors, and NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay at the organization's Washington Leadership Conference. Second place when to Kim Williams of The Polka...

  • Cisco to open Hawaii networking academy Friday at Honolulu Community College

    16 May 2012 | 12:15 pm
    Cisco Systems Inc. will open its first Hawaii Cisco Networking Academy at Honolulu Community College on Friday, a program to teach students how to design, build and manage computer networks and prepare them for information and communications technology jobs. The University of Hawaii will provide classroom space, computer lab equipment and instructors Honolulu Community College Networking Academy, while San Jose, Calif.-based Cisco (Nasdaq: CSCO) will provide free online course, teacher training...

  • Kauai poi mill ownership will transfer to community

    16 May 2012 | 12:12 pm
    The Office of Hawaiian Affairs said it will transition the ownership and management of the Makaweli Poi Mill on Kauai from its nonprofit subsidiary Hiipoi LLC to a community organization on the Garden Isle. The Waimea mill, which has been losing money, had told previously its 15 employees that it would close May 23. But OHA said Tuesday that it would transfer ownership of the mill to the community. “We want to ensure that people in the Kauai (taro) community would become the new owners and managers...

  • Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Q1 profit falls to $1.8M

    16 May 2012 | 12:09 pm
    Kaiser Permanente Hawaii reported a first-quarter profit of $1.8 million, compared to $2.8 million during the first quarter of 2011. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports the health maintenance organization attributed the lower net income to the closing of the two Hawaii Medical Center hospitals, which caused patient volume at Kaiser's Moanalua Medical Center to soar. The newspaper reports Kaiser's revenue grew to $282.2 million in the first quarter, an 8-percent increase from $261.4 million during...

  • Hawaii Medical Service Association reports $12.8M Q1 profit

    16 May 2012 | 12:07 pm
    The Hawaii Medical Service Association reported a first-quarter profit of $12.8 million, an increase of 53.8 percent from $8.4 million during the first quarter of 2011 and the highest gain since 2004. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports HMSA attributed the gain, in part, to the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefit Trust Fund's Jan. 1 switch from being self-funded to a fully-insured plan under HMSA. The newspaper reports HMSA's revenue rose 18.4 percent to $614.5 million, compared to $519 million...
 
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    Hawaii House Blog

  • HB1875 and Attorney Affirmations

    14 May 2012 | 3:26 pm
    Today's Honolulu Star-Advertiser includes a story on HB1875, an update of the mortgage foreclosure law passed last year, which includes a section on attorney affirmations.  The story is about the concerns of local attorneys to this section of the bill.  Rep. Bob Herkes, the introducer of the bill, responds.  You can read the full story here. Please note that a previous blog post printed the

  • Jordan's Journal - Charleen Aina, Part 1

    10 May 2012 | 8:02 pm
    Charleen Aina, State Deputy Attorney General, was the lead state attorney on the recent OHA settlement case, in which the state has agreed to transfer 25 acres of prime Kakaako Makai land valued at over $200 million to OHA - the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.  The agreement, signed into law as Act 015, resolves all disputes and controversies relating to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs' portion of

  • Rep. Kawakami Showcases Kauai Products

    10 May 2012 | 4:42 pm
    KITV has been "Island Hopping" this week, and today's focus was the beautiful island of Kauai.  Rep. Derek Kawakami (District 14 - Hanalei, Anahola, Kealia, Kapaa, Waipouli) stopped by the studio this morning to talk story with Jill Kuramoto, and then to present a wonderful array of Kauai products, just in time for last minute Mother's Day shopping.  What a great ambassador for the Garden Island!

  • Rep. Jo Jordan's April 2012 Newletter

    9 May 2012 | 7:42 pm
    Rep. Jordan Newsletter April 2012

  • A Session to Remember

    3 May 2012 | 10:27 pm
    It seems like only yesterday when I came to the Capitol –for the first time ever- to interview for the Communications Assistant position. A lot has happened between that day in January and today and I would like to share some of it. I’ve worked in some pretty interesting places and with some great people, but my experience at the Capitol has truly been special. Working at our State’s
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    Thinking Hawaii

  • When Did the "News" Become the "Olds?"

    Mike Hu
    11 May 2012 | 2:16 pm
    Increasingly, we see the "mainstream media"  retreating and retrenching to their old worldview -- with themselves singularly at the top of the information pyramid and hierarchy, rather than seizing the leadership in the greatly expanded brave and bold new world -- in circling the wagons ever tighter, and even building moats against the continuing encroachements against their hegemony -- as the only people "fit" to tell us, "What in the world is going on?" -- in an era when the information makers can speak for themselves, and often do, because they can say it better, with real…

  • "I Just Want Everything to Stay the Same," Is Not an Option

    Mike Hu
    24 Apr 2012 | 3:23 pm
    If one reads the editorials and letters to the editors of any publication (which fewer do these days), the theme that stands out, is the demand by the writer that everything should stay the same -- forevermore, and if they did, all the problems of the world and humanity, would be solved.  "If only everything would stay the same," so people would never grow old, children would never grow up, crimes would never be committed, and accidents would never happen -- if only everything would stay the same.But the reality of the world and life, is that everything is constantly changing -- and the…

  • The Quality of Life is Change (and Movement)

    Mike Hu
    15 Apr 2012 | 12:30 pm
    The quality that distinguishes the living from the dead (inanimate), is its ability to change (move) rather than remain fixed and constant for all eternity. That's why it is very disturbing to go to the homes where people are dying and no longer living fully, or even barely -- and may continue on in that way for decades. For such people particularly, it is necessary to get back to the rudiments of movement and through that basics of understanding, achieve their momentary greatest shape and functioning -- much as the world champion athletes also have to do in order to achieve their peak…

  • What Are they "Experienced" At?

    Mike Hu
    12 Apr 2012 | 11:31 am
    If one is very "experienced," but in all the wrong things -- or way the government is headed, then that is no asset, but in fact, the greatest liability, because that's the only thing one knows and thinks they can be.Hawaii's problem is the bureaucratic/consensus perspective -- rather than the creative/entrepreneurial one of people who don't know any better that that's the way things have to be -- forevermore. We don't "need" any more lifelong bureaucratic perspective of continuing what we've always done before -- which is to maintain the status quo of giving the government workers, and…

  • Everything You Know Is Wrong

    Mike Hu
    1 Apr 2012 | 12:18 pm
    At 6, 16, and 26, almost anything seems to work; at 36, 46, and 56, one realizes that what they thought worked, might not; then at 66, 76, 86..., it seems like nothing works anymore, no matter what. So, then, that is the true test of what really works -- and not that anything could. That's what separates those who "know" something, and those who just "think" they do.Beginning about age 60, very few can avoid the telltale signs of aging -- which is largely that the muscles of the body begin to shrink dramatically -- impacting their appearance as well as their functioning. Even if they're still…
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    Representing Mike Hu, District 21 (Waikiki-Kapahulu)

  • "The King is Dead, Long Live the King"

    Mike Hu
    3 May 2012 | 2:15 pm
    One of the important and essential functions of any organization and institutions, is to train and prepare their successors, and if they don't do that, they've failed miserably in their mission and purpose -- and probably never realized it in the first place, and shouldn't have been hired the first time -- let alone making the same self-aggrandizing mistake over and over again.That seems to be the essential problem of these organizations and institutions -- run for their own self-aggrandizement and gain -- rather than for the good of society as a whole.People in the public service…

  • All The Brains Leaving Hawaii

    Mike Hu
    18 Apr 2012 | 3:42 pm
    Anybody who has been following the rise of Civil Beat in Hawaii may be aware that most of its original staff have already departed for better futures on the Mainland. That should tell us more than any article they ever wrote -- that sometimes one has to pull the plug on what isn't working, personally, if not organizationally, and institutionally. That may mean, as Ayn Rand's heroes did in Atlas Shrugged, of just waking up one day and walking away -- from the battles they fought so hard and valiantly at, for that cause they really believed in and drove them all their lives. Then one day,…

  • Government As the Solution and Not the Problem

    Mike Hu
    7 Apr 2012 | 1:53 pm
    A community volunteer library is a good example of privatizing government services based on real demand and the community's willingness to support it by providing the manpower. You just send the associate head librarian over to West Salem for technical/administrative know-how and let them recruit volunteers for all the functions -- from among the sizable retired, unemployed, employed, school children and others who would like a civic, non-partisan, non-political correctness involvement, which there is a hunger for.We have a notable successful example of this at the Keizer Community library,…

  • The "Impossible" Job

    Mike Hu
    31 Mar 2012 | 2:25 pm
    The solution for high stress (burnout) jobs is high turnover -- so that we have a constant new supply of enthusiastic people, and not just people hanging on until retirement, and fearing to start somewhere else.We really have a built in solution in unemployed/unemployable veterans the newspaper wrote about recently. The prisons, police and firemen are natural jobs for them to transition (decompress) into -- if we didn't have all those union rules and protocols restricting the labor pool -- to prop up salaries and benefits for those with the most seniority doing the easiest jobs. Instead of…

  • "Trips Abroad Bring Awareness"

    Mike Hu
    25 Mar 2012 | 3:18 pm
    I think the author misses the whole point -- of what she should have learned in her travels -- that "middle class" Americans are the "rich," and not merely deploring the rare (mythical) "rich moguls" they blame for all the great inequities in the world, while claiming that all they have, is merely their own "middle class entitlements." It begins with themselves, and not only some others -- that they can bear witness to the great poverty in the world, while thinking it doesn't mean them -- foremost.That 50% of the population has a much greater impact on the world than the 1% ever did, and that…
 
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    Hawaii Legal News

  • Unique Circumstances Save Untimely Civil Appeal

    15 May 2012 | 6:38 pm
    Cabral v. State (HSC May 9, 2012)Background. After a fatal car accident on the Big Island, the Cabrals and other plaintiffs sued the State of Hawai'i. After a bench trial, the circuit court ruled for the State and dismissed all other claims. The court entered judgment on April 20, 2007. Ten days later, the plaintiffs filed a motion for reconsideration. That motion was denied on June 7, 2007. On July 6, the parties submitted a one-page stipulation to continue the time to file a notice of appeal for two weeks. The circuit court approved the stipulation and ordered it so. The stipulation failed…

  • Native Hawaiian Rights Hang in the Balancing Test

    14 May 2012 | 6:16 pm
    State v. Pratt (HSC May 11, 2012)Background. Lloyd Pratt was charged with three violations of camping in a closed area in the Kalalau State Park on Kauai. HAR § 13-146-04(a). Pratt moved to dismiss the prosecution on the grounds that he was a Native Hawaiian engaging in a constitutionally-protected activity.  Pratt established evidence that he was 75 % Hawaiian and that he was a kahu, or traditional and cultural caretaker of the valley. As part of his duties as a kahu, he goes into the Kalalau Valley to tend to a heiau and perform ceremonial rites. At the hearing, Dr. Davianna Pomaika'i…

  • Having to use a Peremptory Challenge to Correct the Trial Court was Plain Error

    11 May 2012 | 6:30 pm
    State v. Ho (HSC May 9, 2012)Background. Patrick Ho was indicted for three counts of Sexual Assault in the First Degree, HRS §§ 707-730(1)(b) and (c), and nine counts of Sexual Assault in the Third Degree. HRS §§ 707-732(1)(b) and (c). The complainant was a teenaged girl.During the jury selection hearing, Juror 19 told the court that she had been sexually assaulted as a child, but assured that she could be fair. Ho asked if she understood the presumption of innocence and Juror 19 said "there's a possibility that he is guilty because we're here." The court denied Ho's request to excuse…

  • Psychologist's Report Must Explain why Defendant Refused to Participate in 704 Examination

    9 May 2012 | 10:21 pm
    State v. Tierney (HSC May 7, 2012)Background. Michael Tierney sat on a bench in downtown Honolulu. A police officer saw him smoking what he believed to be a marijuana cigarette. The officer approached him and asked if he had any weapons. Tierney said no, and pulled out a bag of marijuana from one of his socks. Tierney was arrested and later charged with promoting a detrimental drug in the third degree. At the arraignment in district court, the court entered for Tierney a not guilty plea and referred him to the public defender's office. Tierney told the court that he wanted to represent…

  • Challenging a Conclusion Without a Finding that was Actually a Conclusion

    28 Apr 2012 | 4:39 pm
    Marvin v. Pflueger (HSC April 27, 2012)Background. A group of landowners live on a kuleana next to James Pflueger near Pila'a Bay on Kauai. Heidi Huddy-Yamamoto has an interest in the land too. The landowners sued Pflueger for damages after he graded his property which caused a mudslide that covered their land. They also sought injunctive relief, including an easement by necessity. Huddy-Yamamoto was invited to join the lawsuit, but she refused. Years of litigation followed. The plaintiffs filed a motion for summary judgment to get the easement without trial. More than four years after filing…
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    hawaiioceanlaw.com

  • Seminar on Eminent Domain, Land Use and Honolulu's Rail Project

    Mark Murakami
    11 May 2012 | 3:11 pm
    Yesterday, I was honored to chair a program in Honolulu covering eminent domain, land use and Honolulu's rail project. Topics covered included public use, Kelo, burial law, bid protests, transit oriented development, valuation in condemnations and ethics for condemnation practitioners. Co-presenters included Hawaii law bloggers, Robert H. Thomas, Anna H. Oshiro and Jesse Souki.

  • New Jones Act Case From Fifth Circuit - Manderson v. Chet Morrison Contr, Inc.

    Mark Murakami
    11 May 2012 | 1:18 pm
    New maritime personal injury case from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.  It is Manderson v. Chet Morrison Contr, Inc., 2012 U.S. App. LEXIS 18 and can be found here. At first blush, this seems like a straightforward case involving Jones Act and Maintenance and Cure claims.  But it sets out the law for personal injury claims and defenses as well as attorney's fee claims for maintenance and cure claims.

  • Legal Aid team at Adoption Day

    Mark Murakami
    28 Apr 2012 | 11:36 am

  • Good Intentions and the U.S. Constitution - Hawaii Invasive Species Assessment Struck Down

    Mark Murakami
    25 Apr 2012 | 1:40 pm
    The federal court struck down Hawaii's invasive species assessment on air cargo.  A copy of the permanent injunction is here.  My earlier post on the law can be found here. In passing the assessment, the Legislature found: SECTION 1.  The legislature finds that the unchecked spread of invasive species is the single greatest threat to Hawaii's economy, natural environment, and the health and lifestyle of Hawaii's people.  Invasive pests can cause millions of dollars in crop losses, the extinction of native species, the destruction of native forests, the spread of diseases,…

  • Federal Challenge To Hawaii Reapportionment Plan

    Mark Murakami
    10 Apr 2012 | 10:34 pm
    Last Friday, on behalf of several veterans and other interested citizens, we brought suit against various State officials challenging Hawaii's 2012 Reapportionment Plan.  More background details over at www.inversecondemnation.com.  The Complaint is readable and downloadable below. Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief (Reapportionment), Kostick v Nago, No. CV12-000184-JMS (D. ...
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    Insurance Law Hawaii

  • Insurer Must Defend Claims for Diminution in Value of Damaged Property

    Tred Eyerly
    16 May 2012 | 5:01 am
       The insurer's duty to defend a developer sued by purchasers of homes for damages for diminution in value of homes was at issue in Mid-Continent Cas. Co. v. Academy Dev., Inc., 2012 WL 1382459 (5th Cir. April 20, 2012).    In the underlying action, plaintiffs alleged the developer knew when it sold the homes that the lake walls were falling and that water was leaking from the lakes onto adjacent home sites. They sought damages for diminution in the value of their homes resulting from the defective lakes. The action was tried in 2008, and the jury returned a verdict for the…

  • Ensuing Loss Provision Does not Preserve Coverage For Damage Caused by Fire

    Tred Eyerly
    14 May 2012 | 5:01 am
      The court determined the vandalism exclusion barred coverage and that the ensuing loss provision was not applicable. See New London County Mut. Ins. Co. v. Zachem, 2012 Conn. Super. LEXIS 850 (Conn. Super. Ct. March 29, 2012).    A fire caused by an explosion occurred at the insured's property on September 11, 2008. The fire inspector determined that a propane copper pipe was broken by an intruder, causing a gas explosion. The fire inspector's report concluded that the fire and explosion were a direct result from the intentional act of removing the copper propane lines. No…

  • Coverage Granted to Remediate Loss of Marijuana Crop Caused By Fire

    Tred Eyerly
    9 May 2012 | 5:01 am
       Tenants renting a house from the insured caused a fire by tapping into neighbor's electrical system to operate and conceal a marijuana crop. See Kochendorfer v. Metro. Prop. & Cas. Ins Co., 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 51032 (W.D. Wash. April 11, 2012).   The insurer made an initial payment of $30,052.83 for the loss. The insured submitted a proof of loss in the amount of $323,823.49. An appraisal panel eventually awarded to the insured a total of $311,270 in replacement cost value and $240,077 in actual cash value. The award accounted for structure repairs, clean-up/remediation, code…

  • Ninth Circuit Certifies Question on Reach of Pollution Exclusion

    Tred Eyerly
    7 May 2012 | 5:01 am
       The case before the Ninth Circuit asked whether the pollution exclusion applied to carbon monoxide poisoning.  See Cent. Sur. Co. v. Casino West., Inc., 2012 U.S. App. LEXIS 56958 (9th Cir. April 6, 2012). The accident occurred in a Nevada casino and hotel owed by Casino West.    The fumes were created by a hotel's heater room which permeated into the deceaseds' rooms. Century issued a CGL policy to Casino West with a pollution exclusion, barring coverage for bodily injury arising out of the release or escape of "pollutants." The policy defined pollutants as…

  • Federal District Court Continues to Find Construction Defects do Not Arise From An Occurrence

    Tred Eyerly
    2 May 2012 | 5:01 am
       Coverage for construction defects continues to be hotly contested in Hawaii state and federal courts. In a recent decision, Judge Mollway felt bound to follow the Ninth Circuit's decision in Burlington Ins. Co. v. Oceanic Design & Constr., Inc., 383 F.3d 940, 944 (9th Cir. 2004), where the court found construction defect claims arise from breach of contract, not from an occurrence. Judge Mollway's most recent decision on the issue is Illinois Nat. Ins. Co. v. Nordic PCL Constr., Inc., 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 58464 (D. Haw. April 26, 2012).    Nordic constructed a grocery…
 
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  • Fifth Circuit: Williamson County Ripeness Does Not Bar Due Process Claim In Federal Court

    Robert Thomas (inversecondemnation.com)
    15 May 2012 | 5:01 am
    If you tried to explain the practical results of Williamson County's ripeness requirements to someone not familiar in the last 30 years of regulatory takings jurisprudence, they would probably think you were joking. As we've explained many times, under Williamson County, a property owner alleging a violation of her express federal constitutional right prohibiting takings without just compensation cannot bring that federal constitutional claim in a federal court. Instead, she is first required to present her state claim for compensation to a state court before she can even think of a…

  • HAWSCT Continues To Grapple With What Qualifies As "A Constitutionally Protected Customary Or Traditional Native Hawaiian Practice"

    Robert Thomas (inversecondemnation.com)
    14 May 2012 | 5:01 am
    Update: Ben Lowenthal provides his analysis of the opinions here. ---------------------------------------- The Hawaii Constitution gives Native Hawaiians -- those who can trace their ancestry to inhabitants of Hawaii prior to western contact -- a privilege to engage in "customary or traditional practices" that, in some cases, immunizes them when others who lack that one drop of Hawaiian blood would be liable. See Haw. Const. art. XII, § 7. For example, in some cases where a native Hawaiian enters land he or she does not have the right to access, the constitutional privilege may…

  • Links From Today's Eminent Domain Conference

    Robert Thomas (inversecondemnation.com)
    10 May 2012 | 9:18 pm
    Here are the cases we discussed in this morning's session at the Eminent Domain & Land Use in Hawaii seminar: Brown v. Howard, No 26991 (June 21, 2011), the case in which the South Carolina Supreme Court held that an attorney's services constitute property, and that property was taken when a trial court refused to let a court-appointed attorney withdraw from defending a criminal case, forcing him to work for a fee capped at $3,500. Here's the Bar Association's amicus brief on the issue. The California Supreme Court case holding that a lender's withdrawal of a deposit…

  • Final Brief In Reapportionment Challenge: Hawaii's Exclusion Of Military Does Not Survive "Close Constitutional Scrutiny"

    Robert Thomas (inversecondemnation.com)
    9 May 2012 | 10:48 am
    Here is the final brief (the Plaintiffs' reply to the Chief Election Officer and Reapportionment Commission's Memorandum in Opposition to the Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction) in the federal court lawsuit challenging Hawaii's use of "permanent resident" as its reapportionment population basis. Kostick v. Nago, No. 12-00184 (complaint filed Apr. 6, 2012). The U.S. Census includes everyone who is a "usual resident" of Hawaii in its count of population -- this includes servicemembers, their families, and university students. The Hawaii…

  • New Cert Petition: Distinguishing Williamson County Results In An "Unfair Procedural Trap For Condemning Authorities

    Robert Thomas (inversecondemnation.com)
    7 May 2012 | 3:07 pm
    The redevelopment authority of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania has filed this cert petition seeking review of the Third Circuit's decision in R&J Holding Co. v. Redevelopment Authority of Montgomery County, 670 F.3d 420 (3d Cir. Dec. 9, 2011), a case we detailed here. In that case, the Third Circuit held that a property owner did not litigate its federal takings claims in an earlier state court case, and thus actually allowed a property owner to raise its federal constitutional claims in federal court. Imagine that. The procedural facts of the various state and federal cases that we…
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  • Ke Kula Mele Mother’s Day Concert 2012

    Blaine
    14 May 2012 | 2:26 am
    Alan Akaka's Ke Kula Mele Hawai'i performed at Windward Mall today in a Mother's Day concert. The show featured the world's largest known ensemble of Hawaiian steel guitar players ever assembled to cap the show. Alan Akaka’s Ke Kula Mele Hawai’i gathered musicians from all over Hawai’i, California and Japan today to celebrate Mother’s Day 2012 in music at Windward Mall. The highlight of the show was two songs performed by the largest known group of Hawaiian steel guitar players, 24, ever assembled in the world! Here are some photos from today’s…

  • Gilligan’s Island

    Blaine
    25 Apr 2012 | 2:15 am
    Guess where I went yesterday? I got to help chaperone Mrs. Kimoke’o's budding marine science students on a field trip to Kāne’ohe Bay, Moku o Lo’e… Coconut Island… Gilligan’s Island! The island once belonged to Bernice Pauahi Bishop, who planted dozens of coconut trees on the small island, giving it its coconut name. She threw a lavish lu’au on the island for her aunt, Queen Emma. Later, she sold the island the the Fleischman’s yeast heir, who turned it into a resort complete with salt water swimming pool and exotic wildlife, including an…

  • Alex Goes To Prom

    Blaine
    24 Apr 2012 | 11:38 am
    Alex's Junior Prom was Saturday night at Ko'olau Ballroom in Kane'ohe. His date was Megan Takemoto of Mililani and Punahou. The other couple are Keanu Hoohuli and Keonaona Mahi, both boarders. Here are a few photos. [View with PicLens] 123►

  • UH Architecture Kauhale Charrette

    Blaine
    9 Apr 2012 | 9:04 pm
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  • Ford Island Bridge 10K

    Blaine
    7 Apr 2012 | 6:48 pm
    No, not me, silly! Alex ran the 10K and I snapped a few photos. [View with PicLens] TimeLineHawaii.com Place — Name — City — Bib No — Age — Overall — Chip Time — Gun Time — Chip Diff — Pace 39 — ALEX FERGERSTROM — HONOLULU HI — 210 — 17 — 948 — 1:02:39.1 — 1:05:12.2 — 2:33.1 — 10:05/M
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  • Zappos Has Me Pegged?

    Gee Why
    15 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    I guess if I were a female named Peg then Zappos’ personalized recommendations would make more sense. Here’s what Zappos profiled for my tastes. I still love Zappos, but I really don’t know how I’ll look in them 7 For All Mankind crop jeans… I LIKE: Crop Josefina in California Del Sol by 7 For All Mankind Similar Posts: Zappos Powered by Service Kailua CPK Now the Real Deal Muffin Tops Can Cause Nerve Damage Listmania: Who Should Host Club 939′s Birthday Bash? Funny Wedding Videos

  • Game of Thrones, Episode 17 Recap

    Gee Why
    14 May 2012 | 2:00 pm
    Thanks to HBO, you can catch up with episode 17 of the Game of Thrones in less than 2 minutes. Watch the recap video. If you’d rather read than watch, Entertainment Weekly has a great episode recap as well.Similar Posts: Watch the Oct 12 Apple Special Event Hunting the Game of Thrones Watch or Wait? Maybe Kanye Was Right… LOST at Miki’s, Part 2

  • Integrating Pinterest with Your Blog?

    Gee Why
    14 May 2012 | 1:29 pm
    That sounds like a great idea! Pinterest is hot right now, and I admit that I don’t quite grasp the hype. Oh, I am a Pinterest user but primarily to see what’s it all about. What I do know is that things I pin like kicks and Draw Something “artwork” generate activity without having to do much else. Wouldn’t it be great to perhaps direct this activity to your own blog? That’s what WP Pinner aims to do. Watch this one-minute video for some details. Autopost to Pinterest, scheduled pins, and analytics on pins all for free? Yep, check out WP Pinner.Similar…

  • Picture of the Day: Tabbed Browsing

    Gee Why
    14 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    I absolutely love the tabbed browsing feature of modern day web browsers. Was it FireFox that first introduced this? Then Safari and Chrome? Somewhere along the way, even Internet Explorer got the tab treatment. As soon as I tried tabs, I was hooked. From my main window, each hyperlink that looked interesting I opened in a new tab. Simple but very effective from having to keep going back in a web browser. Anyways back to the picture of the day. At work, I found this print out of Internet Explorer welcoming users to tabbed browsing and explaining what tabs can do. Yes, you HAVE to print this…

  • A Smush.it and CloudFlare Workaround

    Gee Why
    13 May 2012 | 10:49 pm
    I recently started using the WordPress plugin Smush.it which optimizes images for better user performance. Instead of slowing down page downloads with large-but-resized images, Smush.it trims the fat so you download less. For some reason, Smush.it intermittently conflicts with CloudFlare, often times giving errors or timing out. If you’re getting this behavior, be sure to check out this thread of possible fixes. There are some workarounds listed, and I’m going through them now.Similar Posts: CloudFlare Clouding Pulpconnection? YOURLS Is Awesomer Installed Crazy Cache Testing out…
 
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  • Donate Your Car Online and Support Your Favorite Charity

    iblala
    10 May 2012 | 4:46 am
    Are you trying to find the best way to get rid of an extra car that is currently parked in your garage? Would donating your extra car to a charity program sound interesting for you? Well, getting rid of an extra car can become a daunting task because you need to find a buyer. To find a buyer, you have to make an advertisement whereas making an advertisement costs money and creates many hassles. As a busy person, this probably not a perfect solution for your situation since it might take time, energy, and money.   However, you should not worry because you can donate car and support your…

  • Why People Buy Store Brand Baby Formulas

    iblala
    3 May 2012 | 3:34 am
    Are you currently considering whether you had better buy a store brand baby formula or not? Would you like to know the reasons why other people buy a store brand baby formula? Well, these days, parents have two options of infant formula brand; they are national brand and store brand baby formulas. As you seemingly have noticed, a national brand baby formula is usually more popular than a store brand baby formula because it is usually advertised nationally. However, even though store brand baby formulas are less popular, many people still choose to buy store brand baby formulas. Basically,…

  • Best Breast Augmentation Team

    iblala
    1 May 2012 | 2:27 am
    With Seattle breast augmentationyou no longer have to worry about the change of form of your breasts. It is very natural for a woman to experience this due to birth giving and most of all to aging. Both of which are nothing to be ashamed about as it is a natural response of the body to natural events that take place in a body. Seattle breast augmentation team is more than ready to bring about a solution for you. Not only are you able to bring them back to their former state they are undergone with careful procedures. Plastic surgeon Seattleis one out of the many in the city that brings about…

  • All at www.casadepalmas.org

    iblala
    30 Apr 2012 | 1:33 am
    Dealing with drugs requires a great amount of attention to the approach. It is not only the treatment that matters but also how to make sure that the ones who need the most attention is provided full care. Lack of confidence in dealing with issues is a great source or potential of young adults referring to drugs as a solvency. If assistance a friend to watch their back is present, this will never have to happen. Hence if you know someone that seems to be suspiciously into something, an approach is always recommended. The Phoenix Rehab is a great family you can rely on. The Phoenix Rehab is…

  • Where to Buy Perfumes Online

    iblala
    26 Apr 2012 | 5:13 pm
    Where do you usually buy your perfume? Would you be interested in buying your perfume online? Well, to buy a bottle of perfume, people usually have to go to a local mall. However, since there are lots of works to do, many people have difficulties to find time to go to a local mall. In such situation, buying perfumes online seemingly can become a perfect solution because it enables people to buy their favorite perfume without leaving their place. Every time they need to buy perfume, they just need to log in and order their favorite perfume. However, since you surely want to buy…
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  • Disney Wonder Stopped in Honolulu

    mel
    8 May 2012 | 1:40 am
    Disney Wonder in Honolulu, originally uploaded by macprohawaii.For the first time ever, a Disney cruise ship sailed to Hawaii. This is the Disney Wonder, a 964 ft. long vessel that can carry up to 2,400 passengers and a crew of over 900 personnel. Disney operates these ships mainly as family friendly vessels and probably serves as a compliment to their amusement parks, resorts and other properties. Disney operates a the Aulani Resort near Kapolei on West  Oahu.Links: Disney Wonder | More on the Disney Wonder (Hawaii News Now) Disney Wonder sailed into Honolulu Harbor early in the morning…

  • State Legislature to Call it a Wrap

    mel
    3 May 2012 | 11:00 am
    It's the last days of the Hawaii State Legislature. Here are some images and comments from the past few days. The 2012 Legislature ends today, May 3.State Senator Jill Tokuda recites an original poem she wrote in regards to the "Library Bill" that was voted on in the Senate and House on May 1. The bill passed in the Senate 25 to 0 which will allow private non-profit organizations such as the Friends of the Aina Haina Public Library to continue their 50 year tradition of holding fundraising sales for the Aina Haina Library on site. Senator Les Ihara is also shown listening to the prose.State…

  • Photos of the Month: April Wrap-Up

    mel
    30 Apr 2012 | 9:30 am
    Honokaa Jazz Band Big City TourI managed to attend 2 of the performance dates the Honokaa Jazz Band played at during their tour of Oahu in April. The first was at the Ala Moana Shopping Center where I managed to shoot about 40 photos of the band in action. The next day the band was at the Hawaii State Capitol where I shot several more pictures of them playing their repertoire of standards covering artists such as Etta James, Miles Davis and Henry Mancini to name a few.The band's tour dates on Oahu were from April 19 to April 22.Honokaa Jazz Band was organized in 1988 by school musical…

  • Hawaii Political Platter - April 29, 2012

    mel
    29 Apr 2012 | 11:00 am
    The BudgetThe Conference Committee process at the Hawaii State Legislature ended this past weekend with the exception of various budget bills and items related to it. Agreement on the State Budget by House and Senate conferees apparently came very early Saturday morning at around 3 AM, though a vote on the actual bill (HB 2012) has yet to occur, according to the status log at the Hawaii State Legislature website.The State's supplemental budget will include at least $11.2 billion in funding for various departments and programs. How the taxpayers can afford all of this remains to be seen. State…

  • Low Turnout at the TEA Party

    mel
    19 Apr 2012 | 12:30 am
    Most of the usual diehard conservatives were there this year, but turnout to the 2012 Honolulu TEA Party hovered at around 50 to 100 people. Perhaps it was the time of day, a lack of publicity or just voter satisfaction with the status quo -- people did not show up to this annual event to protest taxation. Years past the event drew at least a thousand, though by last year the numbers began to fall.Perhaps a different venue or a better time may be needed if TEA Party wants to continue in Honolulu. Certainly a place with more (free) parking like a shopping center or public park would do. Food…
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  • a so'mace summer

    leigh
    15 May 2012 | 7:33 pm
    ocean collection our friends at so'mace have had quite a year so far between the local design house's debut at the ny int'l gift fair, welcoming pretty pacific-inspired tableware to the collection, and a spring move to a new showroom space. if you adore designer kaypee soh's modern take on island style, the whimsical laminated linen trays and bowls will surely find a place in your home. the smallest sizes are perfect for keeping little pretties tidy while their larger mates make for carefree displays and will certainly charm guests when pressed into service. the new rug collection caught my…

  • tribal gathering

    leigh
    3 May 2012 | 9:39 pm
    sending happy hellos to wherever you may be tonight! much to my delight the tribal trend has been inspiring more than a few island designers which makes my inner boho swoon. on the chance you might share my crush, gather 'round for a little show & tell of a few favorites collected during my interweb wanderings . . . 1 - designer sierra dew's hand hammered aztec earrings update the feathery look with metal mystique. 2 - wings hawaii transforms a vintage belt buckle rubbing into a trio of handcut thunderbird designs. 3 - the mystical agates found in modern philosophy's tribal chevron rings…

  • island crush: pacific impressions

    leigh
    1 May 2012 | 4:59 pm
    happy may day wherever you may be! my love affair with vintage maps has been well documented on h|h along with my paper crush on pretty letterpress goods. so you can imagine my delight when i happened across the loveliest letterpress map featuring the hawaiian islands. and it's printed in turquoise ink! {sigh} the etsy shop of quail lane press woos with hand drawn illustrations of seaside locales (the lost art of cartography just happens to be a hobby of the designer) impressed on a vintage vandercook press. each print is then carefully tinted with watercolor for an extra helping of handmade…

  • shop peek: reuse hawaii warehouse

    leigh
    17 Apr 2012 | 9:26 pm
    while home this winter, the mister and i finally had a chance to pop into the reuse hawaii warehouse to marvel at all the wonderful discoveries saved from deconstruction projects around the island. (tax day tie-in: material donations are deductible if your nest happens to be in need of a renovation.) our dear friend selina co-founded reuse with her sweetie quinn a few years ago (their lovely cottage overlooking the honolulu city lights is a gorgeous lesson in decorating with roadside castoffs and warehouse finds), and the combined sweat equity of their crew has created one of the most…

  • acacia swimwear: belle nomad collection

    leigh
    11 Apr 2012 | 4:59 pm
    tribal more often than not, a find that delights on screen tends to underwhelm when you meet in person. not so acacia swimwear which i finally had a chance to preview during an impromptu shop scout while home over the winter. i am happy to report that the gorgeous fabrics feel fancy and luxurious in real life while the pretty linings which charmed me from afar proved even more striking during our in-store introduction. all those little details add up to a lot of love for the two-year-old label with devoted fans around the globe and a moment in this year's sports illustrated swimsuit issue.
 
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  • WW: A beautiful way to start the day

    Kailani
    16 May 2012 | 1:00 am

  • 100th Elementary School Signs Up For Josh Stevens Foundation’s “Be Kind” Program

    Kailani
    14 May 2012 | 10:23 am
    Now with 100 elementary schools in five states on board with the BE KIND program, the Josh Stevens Foundation is ensuring an entire  generation of children adopts KINDNESSas a way of life—from kindergarten onward. Linda Rankin Givens Elementary School in Las Vegas is just the most recent school to adopt the foundation’s program, which sets out to encourage more children to be more kind, more often. The foundation fulfills its mission by spreading the BE KIND message among K-12 school students, as well as the teachers, counselors and administrators that serve them.  Its BE KIND materials…

  • Our Visit to Aulani – A Disney Resort & Spa

    Kailani
    12 May 2012 | 4:04 pm
    I’ve always envied people like Cathi who are able to visit Disneyland on a whim. “Hmmm . . . what should we do today? How about going to Disneyland?” No planning, no packing, just get in the car and go. Well, today was kind of like that for Kaila and I. I was at home trying to find our Disney Trading pins for our upcoming Disneyland trip when I realized it might be pretty cool to add some Aulani pins to the collection. I searched online and found that people were selling them at an outrageous price! However, I was desperate and even considered buying a few. But then I…

  • The Billion Calorie Count-UP

    Kailani
    12 May 2012 | 10:08 am
    Olympic Gold Medalist Jennie Finch teamed up with the American Heart Association to celebrate National Walking Day by kicking off the Billion Calorie Count-UP, a multi-year nationwide challenge.  Between April 4th and November 7th,  Americans will be encouraged to participate in local Heart Walks to start collectively burning one billion calories by 2020, in support of the AHA’s commitment to improving the cardiovascular health of all Americans by at least 20% by 2020. As a two-time gold medal Olympian, Finch understands the important role that regular physical activity plays in a…

  • Sesame Street Big Elmo Fun DVD (Giveaway)

    Kailani
    11 May 2012 | 5:51 am
    Since Kaila could say Elmo before she could say Mommy, I knew she would enjoy Sesame Street’s latest DVD release – Big Elmo Fun. Get ready to join Elmo and Abby for some BIG fun as Warner Home Video (WHV) and Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, release Sesame Street: Big Elmo Fun on DVD April 3, 2012 at an SRP of $14.98. Sesame Street: Big Elmo Fun features three full-length stories, two engaging new songs, a special animated book extra and the full-length bonus content “Monster Hits.” courtesy of Sesame Workshop In the first episode,…
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  • An art project E.O. Wilson would love

    Lesa Griffith
    8 May 2012 | 7:03 pm
    Andrea Jonna Charuk completed her second weekend as Orvis Artist in Residence at Spalding House on Sunday. Her project Take the Bait is a sweet, sticky testament to the humble ant’s keen sense of smell, love of hiking, and voraciousness. Like Damien Hirst, Charuk plays phrases off dead things that were once alive. (Hirst’s Away From the Flock featuring a sheep floating in formaldehyde never fails to make me chuckle.) Her in-progress Tough Luck, featuring a decaying baby bird she found on the museum grounds (“So many babies all over the place,” says curator of education…

  • Support art education—buy Organik Tshirts at Whole Foods Kahala May 20

    Lesa Griffith
    8 May 2012 | 2:14 pm
    All kinds of people and groups come together on May 20 to raise money for our Art to Go outreach program. If you head to Whole Foods Kahala that day, you’ll find 10 artists custom painting Organik Tshirts. Wearable art! Professional artist wrangler Waileia Roster (thanks for all your help!) has roped a great roster of talent. Half of the artists are represented by the 9th Wave Gallery—Hilton Alves, Patrick Parker, Shannon O’Connell, and Kyox Rust. Joining them are “Draw the Line” regulars (and noted island artists) Jamie Allen, Solomon Enos, Ryan Higa, Carl Pao, Cade…

  • Rare recylocium plastica blooming at museum

    Lesa Griffith
    2 May 2012 | 4:30 pm
    The Garden Club of Honolulu’s Major Flower and Horticulture Show opens May 11. This huge, gorgeous three-day event happens only every three years. The first signs are already appearing at the museum, in the form of recylocium plastica. What the heck is that? In January the club members began working three days a week to make these plastic wonders. They went dumpster diving and asked for donations for  thousands of recycled plastic water bottles. They painted the bottles, then cut off the bottoms and they sliced them from the bottom up to create “flowers” that they put into…

  • Happy birthday Eloise!

    Lesa Griffith
    25 Apr 2012 | 7:32 pm
    We are so honored that Eloise Wickersham chose the Honolulu Museum of Art Café to celebrate her birthday—her 103rd birthday! Her friends—who are all longtime supporters of the museum— brought her to the museum for lunch today. When museum director Stephan Jost heard she was in the café, he quickly prepared a birthday card for her and brought it down to meet Eloise. A radiant, rosy-cheeked Eloise, her nails painted a fashionable black, reminisced about her days as a museum docent in the 1960s—and how she came to the museum every day, she loves it so much. Eloise arrived in Hawai‘i…

  • Tattoo legend Mike Ledger in our photo studio today

    Lesa Griffith
    20 Apr 2012 | 7:31 pm
    Curators have selected 10 contemporary artists to highlight in our upcoming exhibition Tattoo Honolulu. One of them is the highly sought after Mike Ledger, who has a two-year waiting list. He came to the museum this morning to be photographed by our staff photographer Shuzo Uemoto. Ledger is a gregarious New Yorker (Brooklyn born!)—with Italian and Blackfoot blood running through his veins—and has made Honolulu his home since 2000. As I escorted him to the photo studio, he divulged that two weeks ago he started his first tattoo in 10 years—a pe‘a by Aisea Toetuu. Once in the studio,…
 
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  • Crystal Visions, Gypsy Fall 2012 Collection

    Lisa Yamada
    15 May 2012 | 1:40 am
    Inspired by the mystery of the stars above, GYPSY releases their new magical collection Crystal Visions. The collection features super soft fabrics in neon hues with graphic prints & sparkling details.Each piece is handmade in Hawai‘i and entirely one-of-a-kind. The Crystal Visions Collection evokes an otherworldly energy and a lust for the beyond. For more information or to view the full line, visit madebygypsy.com

  • AMALGAMATE: Open Call to Hawaii Artists

    Lisa Yamada
    10 May 2012 | 3:35 pm

  • Yuzu, Where Looks Can be Deceiving

    Erika
    9 May 2012 | 8:56 pm
    As a sushi enthusiast, it is difficult to understand how anyone could deprive themselves of food so tasty. I imagine owner Isamu shared the same confusion when he added “veggie sushi” as an alternative to Yuzu’s sushi menu. The veggie sampler presentation is beautifully executed (as seen right) and is a perfect alternative for vegans, vegetarians and veggie lovers. The sampler includes: tomato, carrot, eggplant, shiitake mushroom, lotus root, eringi mushroom and yuba sushi. Prior to taste, the veggie sampler appears to be standard fishy goodness. The most remarkable resemblance…

  • DJ Compose on Deck

    Lisa Yamada
    1 May 2012 | 5:55 pm
    If you’re out in Los Angeles this week, be sure to support local boy Jay Ablan, better known as DJ Compose, at the Los Angeles regional of Red Bull Thre3style. He’s competing for a chance to win a ticket to the Thre3style National Finals in Orlando. To hear a sampling of Compose’s good time vibe, visit soundcloud.com/dj-compose. Be sure to check out our FELLAS issue featuring Compose, hitting stands May 15.

  • Language Arts by CJ Dunn

    Lisa Yamada
    30 Apr 2012 | 5:45 pm
    This First Friday, The Human Imagination will feature the work of CJ Dunn on view at their Nuuanu and Pauahi Streets gallery space. Originally from Honolulu, Dunn is a graphic designer based in New York City specializing in custom type, lettering and branding work. For this exhibition, Language Arts, Dunn has created a series of hand painted signs using traditional sign painting techniques as well as an original typeface that has been laser etched, letter by letter, into individual wooden blocks. These blocks are set up as an interactive piece, magnetically attached to the wall, so viewers…
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  • 05/16/2012 - Hawai'iana Live

    16 May 2012 | 4:00 pm
    <p><span style="font-size: small;">"Hawai'iana Live" is a 45 minute cultural tourism program hosted by Leilehua Yuen. It features live on stage presentations that share the history and traditions of the Hawaiian culture through storytelling, film, music, oli and hula.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">Topics and films change weekly as the program revolves around the Hawaiian lunar calendar, and surprise guests and musicians often appear. Also featured is Bob Alder at the newly restored Palace pipe organ.</span></p>

  • 05/16/2012 - Biennial of Hawai'i Artists X

    16 May 2012 | 3:00 pm
    <p>Feb 23 - Jul 22 2012, TCM/Spalding House</p><p>See the latest work from Mary Babcock (O'ahu), Solomon Enos (O'ahu), Jianjie Ji (O'ahu), Jaisy Hanlon (Maui), Sally Lundburg (Hawai'i), and Bruna Stude (Kaua'i).</p> <p> </p><p>The Biennial of Hawai'i Artists aims to promote the significant achievements of Hawai'i's artists in Hawai'i and beyond. Every two years the museum selects a handful of artists to take part in the exhibition at Spalding House.</p><p> </p> <p>They are invited to choose a gallery space to show a body of…

  • 05/16/2012 - Visiting artist: Patrick Dougherty

    16 May 2012 | 3:00 pm
    <p>Feb 6-Jun 30 2012, Honolulu Academy of Arts</p> <p><br /> Environmental artist <a href="http://generalacademymailings.createsend1.com/t/r/l/iujyqt/jipirud/o/" target="_blank">Patrick Dougherty</a> is coming to town to create a site-specific work on the front lawn of the Academy!</p> <p> </p> <p>Feb. 6 and 7 he will be at Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden with artist Leland Miyano harvesting invasive species to use in his work.</p><p> </p> <p>Then from Feb. 9 to 24 you'll see him working at the museum,…

  • 05/16/2012 - Comforts For The Soul: Han Dynasty Arts For The Afterlife

    16 May 2012 | 3:00 pm
    <p>March 01, 2012 - November 04, 2012</p> <p><span>Exhibition Overview</span></p> <p>Roughly coinciding with the Roman Empire, the Han dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D. 220) was a pivotal period in Chinese history that significantly shaped China's cultural identity. Like the ancient Egyptians, the Han-dynasty Chinese had complex beliefs concerning the afterlife. They referred to the tomb as a "subterranean palace" (<span>digong</span>), and filled it with items they believed the soul needed after death.</p><p> </p><p>The most…

  • 05/16/2012 - Regal And Royal Hawaiian Quilts

    16 May 2012 | 3:00 pm
    <p>March 01, 2012 - June 17, 2012</p> <p><span>Honolulu Academy of Arts / Textile Gallery</span></p> <p><span>Exhibition Overview</span></p> <p>Through Hawaiian quilts, we can see a response to a century and a half of adaptation and change. On view will be 11 historic quilts from the museum's collection in celebration of this Hawaiian textile tradition.</p><p> </p> <p>Hawaiian quiltmaking is an art recognized the world over, and the majority of works feature a distinctive, dramatic floral design cut…
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  • Allegiant expanding air service to Hawaii with one-way fares as low as $159

    15 May 2012 | 6:58 am
    Allegiant expanding air service to Hawaii with one-way fares as low as $159 Allegiant Air, a Nevada-based airline owned by Allegiant Travel Company, announced today that in November it will start providing nonstop air service from the mainland to Maui. Also, it will add four cities in Western states to its mainland-Oahu air service lineup.The carrier is now offering introductory fares as low as $199 one-way, including taxes and fees, from Maui’s Kahului Airport to Bellingham, Wash., beginning on Nov. 14. Introductory fares, including taxes and fees, are avai...

  • VIDEO: Fleeting view of spattering lava at edge of Kilauea volcano’s Halemaumau crater

    14 May 2012 | 8:16 am
    VIDEO: Fleeting view of spattering lava at edge of Kilauea volcano&rsquo;s Halemaumau crater The Big Island’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory  released a video last week that spotlights lava spatter at the margins of the lava lake in Kilauea volcano’s Halemaumau crater. Scientists note that the video shows typical flow activity that's usually obscured from view by a thick gas plume shifting with the winds over the lava lake. (To check out the 58-second video, click on image below.)  Since March 2008, the lake’s levels have fluctuated between 230 feet to 490 feet…

  • International Waikiki Hula Conference staging free sunset "hoike" shows this weekend

    11 May 2012 | 9:33 am
    International Waikiki Hula Conference staging free sunset "hoike" shows this weekend If you happen to be in the Waikiki area at sunset this weekend, you’re cordially invited to swing by the fifth annual International Waikiki Hula Conference’s hoike (exhibition) hula shows.During the free shows, set for 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. tonight and tomorrow night, on stages scattered around Oahu’s world-famous oceanfront stretch, dancers will perform to a mele (song) learned during the conference’s workshops and seminars led by mor...

  • Top 5 favorite filmed-in-Hawaii TV series ever: HAWAII Magazine Facebook poll results

    9 May 2012 | 7:54 am
    Top 5 favorite filmed-in-Hawaii TV series ever: HAWAII Magazine Facebook poll results We’ve counted the votes from our latest HAWAII Magazine Facebook Ohana poll question: What’s your favorite filmed-in-Hawaii TV show or made-for-the-small-screen mini-series or movie? The top five vote-getters are on the pages ahead. As it turns out, Hawaii-filmed television shows took all five top spots in the poll. So, made-for-TV mini-series, such as The Thorn Birds (1983), with Richard Chamberlain and Rachel Ward, did not make the cut. Same for TV movies, such as Tempted, Lifetime Channel…

  • Rare peppermint angelfish on display only at Waikiki Aquarium in Hawaii

    8 May 2012 | 11:07 am
    Rare peppermint angelfish on display only at Waikiki Aquarium in Hawaii A peppermint angelfish, which is among the ocean’s rarest creatures, is now on public display at Waikiki Aquarium on Oahu. And that’s the only place you’ll be able to see it, as the candy-striped fish is the only one of its kind to be included in an aquatic exhibit at a public aquarium. Anywhere.The peppermint angelfish, also known as Centyropyge boylei, is native to the tropical waters of the South Pacific and is on permanent loan to the Waikiki Aquarium by the Smithsonian Institution. The fish, which…
 
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  • New Merch in the UU Merch Store!

    anaka
    15 May 2012 | 4:34 pm
    Hey UUers! Summer has arrived and along with it some pretty sweet NEW stuff available just for you in the UU Merch Store! Brand new in the store: __ Mono Cases – They’re finally here! We’ve been trying to get these cases in the store for a very long time, and now they’re available for your ukulele protection pleasure. Don’t be fooled by their appearance – these are NOT gig bags. Built to military specs with side impact bracing, waterproof Sharkskin™ outer shells, and a soft yet shred-resistant inner lining, these cases are a very welcomed light weight (48…

  • Uke Lesson 53 – My Heart Will Go On (Titanic Theme)

    anaka
    1 May 2012 | 3:16 pm
    Play along with Aldrine on the “My Heart Will Go On” Play-Along! Hey UUers! It’s a new month for uke playing & this month it’s a special episode of Uke Lessons just for you! For the first time on Uke Lessons, we’re breaking down a solo ukulele arrangement of a song – “My Heart Will Go On” (the Theme from Titanic). This one’s got a lot to learn and remember, but take it slow and you’ll have this one down in no time! Have fun with this solo piece, let us know what you think of it, and if you have any questions, we’re always…

  • Ukulele Whiteboard Requests 1 – “Rusty Cage” by Johnny Cash

    anaka
    28 Apr 2012 | 3:25 pm
    Print out this whiteboard! Hey UUers! This one is a brand new segment for Ukulele Underground – “Whiteboard Requests” lets YOU request and vote up your favorite songs for Aldrine to teach on the Ukulele! Today’s request comes from MMA fighter (and Uke Player!) Jon Fitch who asked for his walk out song “Rusty Cage” as performed by Johnny Cash. Check out this quick tutorial and let us know what you think! Leave a comment to request the next song and if you have any questions, we’re always here for you. Keep Strummin’! Aloha, -UU Staff

  • FREE Live Ukulele Lesson Today! (@ 2pm HST)

    anaka
    25 Apr 2012 | 6:18 pm
    Join us again for another free ukulele lesson today at 2pm HST (5pm PST, 8pm EST). Click the link below to see the stream: >>FREE Weekly Ukulele Lesson!

  • Uke Minutes 154 – How to Chunk on the Ukulele

    anaka
    21 Apr 2012 | 3:09 pm
    Hey UUers! In this week’s episode of Uke Minutes, Aldrine shows you how to do the infamous “Chunk” technique on the ukulele. Chunking has been covered on Uke Minutes before (check out Uke Minutes 23 for a blast from the past!), but we continue to get questions on it, so here it is – a brand new, in-depth review on How to Chunk on the Ukulele! Check it out and as always if you have any questions, let us know. Hope you have a wonderful day & keep strummin’! Aloha, -UU Staff
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  • Live ‘Ukulele’s Top 5 Youtube Videos

    Brad Bordessa
    15 May 2012 | 2:21 pm
    It’s been almost five years since I’ve joined Youtube and I’ve uploaded 68 ‘ukulele videos total.Out of all those videos, here are the 5 most-viewed Live ‘Ukulele lessons and reviews:One Love lesson – 41,000 viewsSuper Mario Bros. Main Theme lesson – 20,100 views (I love how one of my most popular videos features my worst hair-do ever.)How to Tune Your ‘Ukulele lesson- 10,600 viewsJump lesson – 8,300 viewsRoland AC-90 review – 7,800 views

  • Learning

    Brad Bordessa
    19 Apr 2012 | 5:05 pm
    Lately I’ve been learning so much so fast about playing ‘ukulele and music that it seems my brain has only had time to process bullet points. Here are a few that have been flying around my head:If you use lots of delay, turn it off when you are strumming. Unless your timing is rock-solid, it’s going to mess with how well you can lay down a rhythm.Try not to cover super famous songs that only the original artist can pull off (i.e. Jimi Hendrix, The Stones).Lay way back on rhythm when you are jamming with multiple people. Let the current soloist pop out of the mix. Comping too…

  • Tombo Ukulet Vintage Electric ‘Ukulele Rebuild

    Brad Bordessa
    5 Apr 2012 | 4:02 pm
    My life has been busy as of late! The Institute of Hawaiian Music is giving me all kinds of great opportunities. Aside from the college classes, there are gigs to be played, songs to be learned and arranged, and concerts to attend!One of the guys that I’ve met through the IHM program, Axel Menezes (who plays mean ‘ukulele), came back from spring break with an interesting item in tow – an old electric ‘ukulele that he found in the dirt on Kaua’i. It was in pretty rough shape so he took it apart and sanded it down. Some of the stock parts went missing as he worked…

  • Ukulele Goes High Tech with Futulele

    Brad Bordessa
    6 Mar 2012 | 10:40 am
    Well, it was bound to happen. The ‘ukulele has hit the iPad and iPhone scene – and I’m not talking about downloading music. Amidio is in the process of developing what they call the Futulele, an ‘ukulele synthesizer for IOS that includes a special guitar shaped case that allows users to ‘play’ the uke. Brilliant? Or messing with perfection? Your call.

  • Win Brittni Paiva’s Living Ukulele DVD

    Brad Bordessa
    3 Mar 2012 | 7:20 pm
    Brittni Paiva recently released Living ‘Ukulele, a DVD including live performances, interviews, and ukulele lessons. If you’d like a behind-the-scenes look at Brittni and her music – both on the road and on the Big Island – simply leave a comment on this post to enter to win.Contest closedEntries will be accepted through midnight, Hawai‘i Standard Time, on March 10, 2012. I’ll choose a winner at random. Winner will be contacted no later than March 17, 2012.Open only to residents of the USA.Full contest rules.
 
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  • How to Save on All Inclusive Hawaii Vacation Packages

    AlohaBruce
    16 May 2012 | 12:53 pm
      Don’t let travel agencies fool you with the catch phrase, “all-inclusive” because it’s not worth your time or money.  And your vacation package certainly won’t be all-inclusive.  But if you book the right way, through the right company, you can actually save on your vacation with all-inclusive packages.  However, the travel agencies who can provide this service are extremely limited, and we recommend only booking through a local company. Hawaii-Aloha was founded in 1997 and became the online travel and tour company it is today in 2000. …

  • The River Canceled, H50 Renewed

    AlohaBruce
    15 May 2012 | 8:45 pm
    Hawai‘i's filming industry has seen shows come and go. As for this upcoming season in television? We got both good and bad news. The bad news is that horror series The Riverhas been canceled after its first season. The good news, which comes as no surprise, is that Hawaii Five-0 will be bookin' it into a third season. Clark Quietly (Paul Blackthorne) played the producer of Dr. Emmet Cole's reality show. Both ABC and CBS officially made the announcements this past weekend. Honestly, I'm a little bummed about The River getting canceled. It had an interesting plot and…

  • Chinatown Flowers Always in Bloom

    AlohaBruce
    15 May 2012 | 2:45 pm
    On a typical Sunday morning in Chinatown, you'll see people tugging their carts of fresh produce and speciality items, store owners moving busily about their compact spaces and clouds of deliciously-smelling steam wafting from various manapua shops and cutleries. This past Sunday, however, it was the floral shop owners who kept the busiest, restocking their refrigerators as customers shuffled in and out of the tiny stores in search of the perfect Mother's Day lei. A handmade lei of orchids and ferns from Island Gifts & Flowers in Chinatown. One of the shop owners I spoke with…

  • Is All Inclusive Hawaii Really “All Inclusive?”

    AlohaBruce
    15 May 2012 | 1:37 pm
    The term “all-inclusive” has generated a stigma from travelers that was created by faulty advertisement, scams, and inexperienced agents.  Which is unfortunate for us, because unlike many other competing companies, when we advertise all-inclusive, we mean it; everything.  From airfare to transportation to day-to-day activities and dining, our specialists are expert at creating a complete travel package for their clients.  Hawaii Aloha Travel is one of the only companies who can successfully advertise all-inclusive vacationing, and we have the connections and…

  • Enjoy the Rugged Beauty of Keokea Beach Park

    AlohaBruce
    14 May 2012 | 10:00 pm
    It's been nearly six years since Big Island residents and visitors could enjoy Keokea Beach Park, after a 6.7-magnitude earthquake badly damaged its main pavilion in 2006. This weekend, however, Keokea reopened to the public – with not only a repaired pavilion but a full renovation and expansion as well. A view of the Kohala coastline as seen from Keokea Beach Park. The park spans more than seven acres and has since received a total of $1.4 million in repairs. This includes a larger pavilion area, new restrooms and picnic tables and paved accessible walkways. Over the years, Keokea…
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  • Note to guys: Forget the Speedo if you're comng to Hawaii!

    10 May 2012 | 11:16 pm
    We posed the question on our Facebook page, “For the gals Bikini or One piece?? For guys Speedo or Board shorts?” and received some interesting, if not enlightening responses.  Many of the women responded with comments about wearing one-pieces and board shorts due to body image issues.  I have a few things to say about this.  First, one-pieces have made a major comeback in the fashion industry, and are currently not (anywhere near) what they used to be.  One-pieces today don’t have to be that regular old Hawaiian flower print from a decade back, they can…

  • You can enjoy Hawaii if you don't swim!

    4 May 2012 | 2:22 am
    All the Hawaiian Islands are surrounded entirely by water. But to decide not to travel to Hawaii because you can’t swim is assuming Hawaii is only for water enthusiasts. Coming from the islands we can say that there is more (much, much more) to do in Hawaii than just swim in the warm waters. It is true, however, that many vacationers choose Hawaii for this exact reason; to float in the ocean in nothing but a bikini, get some surf action in, or snorkel, but for them to say this is all they did on their entire 7-night stay would be an exaggeration. Plus, the water logged wrinkly skin…

  • The best beaches on Kauai

    29 Apr 2012 | 2:11 pm
    Kauai, the oldest island within Hawaii’s chain, is known for its relaxed, quiet, and relatively unpopulated beaches.  Fifty miles of white sand adorn this garden isle, giving visitors a wide variety to choose from.  But with so many options, and so little time, how do you pick or even prioritize which beach to spend your day at?We recommend beginning by narrowing down the activities and your preferences for your beach day.  Are you hoping to snorkel?  Do you wish to bring the kids?  Are you looking for calm waters, public restrooms, or generous shade?  Are…

  • Hawaii Island Hopping

    20 Apr 2012 | 10:38 pm
    When planning a trip to Hawaii, the lure of visiting multiple islands is hard to ignore. Each island in Hawaii is unique, with distinct attractions, activities, and points of interest worth visiting. However, when vacations are limited to time frames, it’s difficult to narrow down your vacation priorities. So how can you best utilize your time if you indeed choose to island hop? We recommend a minimum of three days per island. If your vacation is a 10-day trip, you can feasibly jump to three different islands, spending three full days on each. Keep in mind however, that any day of…

  • Hawaii is for relaxation & exploration

    13 Apr 2012 | 8:52 pm
    Do you come to Hawaii to simply relax or to be active and explore? Our most recent question asked to Hawaii enthusiasts, we received feedback that may surprise those who consider Hawaii the ultimate place for kick back time. Although the islands do provide visitors with copious amounts of lounge chairs, rattan couches, warm sand, and poolside bars, most people who travel to Hawaii are looking to get more out of their time than just a good tan.
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  • Does Disney Aulani offer day passes?

    sheila
    16 May 2012 | 11:31 am
    Since writing our Disney Aulani review, we’ve received this question many times – do you know if you can buy a day pass for the Disney Aulani resort? The short answer is no, day passes are not offered. As I recently reconfirmed with a Disney Aulani representative that day passes are not offered, I asked the representative for a brief explanation why. Her (paraphrased) response was that it would be unfair to the guests who are paying to stay at the resort, if they allowed day guests to use the same facilities. If you were hoping that Aulani did offer day passes, I’m sorry that no is not…

  • Allegiant Expands Service to Hawaii

    sheila
    15 May 2012 | 12:18 pm
    Allegiant route map with expanded Hawaii service After announcing service to Hawaii from Fresno and Las Vegas, Allegiant plans to expand non-stop service to Hawaii from four more cities. Per the Allegiant press release, here are the new cities added with non-stop Hawaii service along with the date service will begin and introductory low fares. Bellingham, Wash. — begins November 15 with fares as low as $159 each way Eugene, Ore. — begins November 17 with fares as low as $179 each way Santa Maria, Calif. — begins November 17 with fares as low as $199 each way Stockton, Calif. — begins…

  • Giveaway Alert: Free Night Stay at Travaasa Hana, Maui + Cultural Prize Pack

    sheila
    14 May 2012 | 2:59 pm
    The folks at Travaasa Destinations are celebrating their one year anniversary. They’ve invited us to celebrate with them in a giveaway here on  Go Visit Hawaii! I can hardly contain my excitement that we’ll be choosing a winner of a free one-night stay at Travaasa Hana + a fantastic cultural prize pack! Travaasa Hana Pool Travaasa  offers unique culture, culinary, fitness, wellness and adventure experiences for their guests at two locations –  Hana (Maui), Hawaii and  in Austin, Texas. They’ve put together this unique prize pack that reflects aspects of both destinations. This…

  • Aloha Friday Photo: Keawaula Beach Sunset

    sheila
    11 May 2012 | 10:40 am
    Today’s Aloha Friday Photo was sent from Emilio Mundula. He took this photo on Oahu’s Keawaula Beach which is also know as Yokohama Beach. Mahalo to Emilio for sharing this beautiful Oahu sunset photo with us. © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com.

  • Free flights over Hawaii’s Big Island?

    Andy
    10 May 2012 | 9:49 am
    OK, the title of this post is not quite what it seems. Yes, you can now fly over the Big Island for free…thanks to a free download of Microsoft’s Flight simulator. You will need a PC–us Mac users can’t download it–but once loaded, you’ll be able to fly over the Big Island’s many famous sights, including some red hot lava flows! This video gives you a sneak peek: (Email Subscribers: Watch the video here) Download it here. Let us know if you try it out! We’re on facebook! Please click here to join us. © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of…
 
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  • Daily Maui Photo App Hits 1,000 Downloads

    Kris
    9 May 2012 | 6:00 am
    That was fast, a lot faster than I would have ever imagined. It was only 4 weeks ago when I announced that the newest version of my Daily Maui Photo App (v2.1) had been upgraded to include native iPad support, and already we have seen over 1,000 downloads or upgrades to the latest and greatest release. Four weeks! I don’t have stats or anything to tell me how many of those 1,000 downloads were on iPads, iPhones, or iPods, but the fact that so many people have given this app a shot fills my heart with Aloha! Big Mahalo! If you’ve downloaded the app and enjoy it everyday, I have to…

  • Daily Aloha for your iPad

    Kris
    12 Apr 2012 | 6:00 am
    Since relaunching the iPhone version of my Daily Maui Photo App earlier this year, I received some nice feedback from folks that downloaded it and enjoy their Daily Dose of Aloha everyday. But the work didn’t stop there, since I began development on the full iPad version of the app shortly after that relaunch. And while it took about a month longer than I had hoped, the Daily Maui Photo App now fully supports the iPad, too! iPad Version Details So, besides viewing these Maui photos on a much larger screen, what else is new in the iPad version? Here’s a quick rundown: Home Screen…

  • Aloha Friday, It’s Launch Day!

    Kris
    17 Feb 2012 | 6:00 am
    Happy Aloha Friday! This time three years ago today, my wife and I were unwinding on one of our two week visits to Maui: enjoying malasadas at Lulu’s, Maui Gold pineapple pizza at Nikki’s, and taking in yet another gorgeous West Maui sunset from our balcony at the Sheraton. Boy, how times change. Announcement: Launch of Daily Maui Photo App, Version 2.0 13 months ago, I was spending many sleepless nights as a brand new father working on the first version of my Daily Maui Photo App for the iPhone. Today, I am very excited to announce the long overdue, completely re-written from the…

  • New eBook – Maui by Poster 02

    Kris
    12 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    It may have taken a little longer than anticipated, but the 2nd installment in the Maui by Poster eBook Series is finally here! The new Above Maui Edition eBook features some of my favorite aerial shots when touring over the island of Maui by helicopter. No doubt, a helicopter tour is one of the most expensive excursions on the island of Maui, but by sharing the images in this eBook, I hope to bring that experience and the amazing views to those that might not otherwise get to see them in person. And who knows, I may end up inspiring a few readers to book a flight and see why I love these…

  • 365 Nights of #MauiSunsets in 2011?

    Kris
    27 Dec 2011 | 6:00 am
    Could you imagine what it would be like if you could rewind the clock and view every single Maui sunset in 2011? Well, you’re already halfway there! #MauiSunset Project Update Earlier this year, I posted about the #MauiSunset project I started as part of the Daily Maui Photo website. The concept is simply to have Maui fans on Flickr submit their Maui sunset photos to the #MauiSunset Flickr Group, and then we could all use this link to view them listed by year, month, and day. As of this post, we already have Maui sunsets from 185 nights for the calendar year 2011. That’s already…
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  • Celebration for Older Americans Month: 2012 Awards Luncheon: Winner was Waikoloa's Marjorie Marsek!

    margaretwille
    7 May 2012 | 8:40 pm
    On May 3rd I attended the Older American's month 2012 Awards Celebration luncheon hosted by our county's Office of Aging at the Hapuna Hotel.    My one comment -- shouldn't we call this Kapuna Month and celebrate the 2012 Kapuna Award!Here is Pauline Fukunaga -- a leader in the Office of Aging who helped to organize this event. Councilwoman Brittany Smart and Pete Hoffmann in attendance:Here is Kahu Kealoha Sugiyama (on the far left) who received one of the 2011 Outstanding Senior Awards.He is President of the North Kohala Senior Citizen Center. He was very kind and gave me his…

  • May 5 2012 County of Hawaii Democratic Party Convention; Elect Margaret Wille for County Council District 9!

    margaretwille
    7 May 2012 | 6:32 pm
    Attached are some photos of the May 5, 2012 Democratic County Convention held at the Honoka'a Intermediate School Cafeteria. The convention allowed candidates to set up tables to promote their candidacy and as well we had a minute or so to speak.  I was co-chair of the 2012 Platform Committee (along with Robby Robertson) and worked on revising the 2010 County of Hawaii Democratic Party Platform.  For comparison,  I include a copy of the 2012 Platform and the 2010 Platform.  When I joined Robby as co-chair, some folks mentioned we might just want to stay with the 2010…

  • To Island-wide Supporters of the North Hi Community Hospital& Its Exceptional Women\'s Heath Center Maternal Care Unit

    margaretwille
    30 Apr 2012 | 10:33 pm
    April  30, 2012 Dear Fellow Supports of a Great Community Hospital with a Great Women’s Center: PLEASE ATTEND: TUESDAY MAY 1ST 5:30PM MEETING AT PARKER SCHOOL THEATER TO DISCUSS THE FATE OF OUR HOSPITAL’S WOMEN’S CENTER; also please attend the WCA Meeting on May 3rd at 5:15 at the Waimea Elementary School cafeteria, re: physician shortages             North Hawaii Community Hospital has made great strides over the past few years with the help of a committed Board of Directors and the entire North Hawaii Community Hospital…

  • Waimea as a center for health and fitness: Starbucks employee Lindsey Farah is a triathlete

    margaretwille
    10 Apr 2012 | 6:29 pm
    Here is Lindsey Farah with friends at Starbucks getting ready to do a practice bike ride from Waimea to  Lapahoehoe and back. I was impressed. Lindsey is training for the Honu marathon (half ironman) to be held on June 2 starting from Hapuna Beach. The other cyclist is Tom MeCue from North Kohala. Friend Rocky Asing joins them -- with his bike in the background.  Best wishes to Lindsey in her endeavor!          

  • Fun at Waimea's SLEEK TO CHIC and Support for Community Effort to Address Domestic Violence and Child Abuse

    margaretwille
    10 Apr 2012 | 6:17 pm
    One day -- some five or so years ago -- I noticed a new salon in town and wandered in. The salon was a partnership venture of Trisha Kamakawiloole and Tiana Sylva.  It happened  I was their first customer. That fledgling business has now become a business success story -- now located on Kawaihae Road near Opelo Road. On Friday April 6th they held a very well attended open house for customers and friends. A hair style fashion show was put on by each of their stylists. A great time was had by all. Tiana included an announcement of support for our local effort to help address domestic…
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  • Big Island Yoga Center to Host Steve Salkin

    Barbara Uechi
    13 May 2012 | 12:47 am
    Yogic Balance with Steve SalkinSunday, May 27, 2012 Morning Class—9:00-11:00  $20The Backward Extensions (backbends/Purva Pratana Sthiti) and Lateral Extensions (twists/Parivrrta Sthiti) are important for developing and maintaining Yogic Balance.  In this third and final day of the "Balance Series," we will focus on methods of practicing these poses for physical and emotional balance.Afternoon Class—12:00-2:00  $20BKS Iyengar invented and described/prescribed the uses of yoga props.  This afternoon we will use them!  A wonderful session of restoration will end the…

  • FOLK Book Club Selection for May

    Barbara Uechi
    2 May 2012 | 5:09 pm
    The Kona Library Book Club meets Tuesday, May 15th to discuss The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson. Chronicling one of the great untold stories of American history, the decades-long migration of black citizens who fled the South for northern and western cities, in search of a better life, Wilkerson compares this epic migration to the migrations of other peoples in history. From 1915 to 1970, this exodus of almost six million people changed the face of America. This mass migration, unplanned, haphazard and often resented has affected our laws, our politics, and our social relations…

  • Miho Morinoue to Teach Ballet Classes at the Dancing Tree Studio

    Barbara Uechi
    27 Sep 2011 | 1:50 am
    Photo by Rob Northway Starting this October Miho Morinoue will teach an Intermediate Ballet Class every Saturday from 3 - 4:30pm at the Dancing Tree Studio.  The ballet class will focus on the natural alignment of the bones, efficiency, breath and the circular nature behind the kinetics of movement.   The class will start with a non-conventional 45 minute barre that warms the body from within, followed by a center practice that is designed to help dancers find a strong relationship to the ground.  Though the class maybe challenging at first, it welcomes all those who have a basic…

  • Creative Outlet - a 12 week after school art program

    Barbara Uechi
    20 Sep 2011 | 4:25 pm
    CREATIVE OUTLET: Donkey Mill Art Center After School Program Tuesday's - September 20 - December 13 from 3 - 5pm / $140.00   Thusday's - September 22 - December 15 from 3 - 5pm / $140.00   Level: K -12    Creative Outlet is a 12 week after-school program that explores a full array of artistic disciplines to stimulate, develop and engage the imagination of young artists.  This semester, students will have the opportunity to supplement their education by participating in an art based curriculum focused on  world cultures and its impact on self, family, and the community.

  • Embracing 'Ohi'a at the Volcano Art Center

    Barbara Uechi
    9 Sep 2011 | 10:02 pm
    Volcano Art Center Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
 
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  • What You Can Do To Support Geothermal Right Now

    leslielang
    16 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    Richard Ha writes: People have been asking what they can do to show their support for geothermal.   Would you consider sending in supporting testimony for DLNR's request to streamline the process of drilling exploratory geothermal wells? Read the full DLNR exemption request here. This exemption was approved on May 3rd, and is up for final approval tomorrow.   You can see from these photos that the exploratory wells are not big. And this would not exempt them from having to do an EIS if they plan to do production wells.   To send in your support, email the Office of…

  • My Op-Ed From Yesterday's Paper: "Oil Price May Lead To Exporting Our Children"

    leslielang
    14 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    I wrote an Op-Ed piece that appeared in yesterday's Hawaii Tribune-Herald: Oil price may lead to exporting our children By RICHARD HA Here are some real world facts, which people probably don’t realize yet because nobody’s comfortable talking about this: If we weren’t starting to change how we power our farm, we’d possibly be looking at bankruptcy before too long. Recently, I talked to Dean Okimoto, of Nalo Farms, and he said the same thing. He’s not sure he’s going to be able to stay in business in the face of rising electricity costs. I think there are plenty of other…

  • What Is Our Energy Goal?

    leslielang
    10 May 2012 | 8:21 pm
    Richard Ha writes: The world has changed fundamentally in the last 10 years. The price of oil, which had been low-cost energy for as long as any of us can remember, doubled and then doubled again. The cost of oil is out of our control; it’s determined by the demand from China, India and other developing countries. The U.S. is using a million barrels per day less than it used to, but the developing countries are now using 7 million barrels per day more. What should be our overall goal? Net Energy analysis can help us make sense of things. That is the Energy Return on Investment…

  • Re: Geothermal: Magnetotelluric Surveys Coming Soon

    leslielang
    7 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    Richard Ha writes: Dr. Don Thomas says he may be able to start magnetotelluric surveys as soon as June. It is very important to do these surveys, as they will result in the best information about our geothermal resources here on the Big Island and eventually in the whole state. From Wikipedia: Resistivity and Magnetotellurics Magnetotellurics (MT) measurements allow detection of resistivity anomalies associated with productive geothermal structures, including faults and the presence of a cap rock, and allow for estimation of geothermal reservoir temperatures at various depths. MT has…

  • EROI is our Common Energy Language

    leslielang
    2 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    Richard Ha writes: We need a common frame of reference, and I think Energy Return on Investment (EROI) might be it. It’s a simple concept: The energy you use to get energy, minus the energy it takes to get your food, gives you your lifestyle. A mama cheetah needs to get enough energy from a rabbit to feed the kids, miss catching a few more rabbits and still have enough energy to catch another one, or else the species goes extinct. All organisms, organizations and civilizations need surplus energy or they go extinct. Professor Charlie Hall is the father of the EROI concept, and he has…
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  • J. Free Band, May 2

    27 Apr 2012 | 1:15 pm
    We'll be playing the Black Rock Cafe at 6:30 or so Wednesday, May 2. We're sounding better than ever, have a full show of fun original tunes, look forward to seeing you all there!

  • Geothermal

    23 Apr 2012 | 10:27 pm
    So I've been asked about my opinion a lot lately on the whole local "geothermal" thing, so I thought I'd drop a few notes here about the whole deal.First, my opinion on whether I'd support such or not--which is: "I don't know."And I think that's a good position for a lot more people to hold, as I find often that those with the strongest views are the least informed. Maybe we could clear up a few misunderstandings here and ask a few intelligent questions.First, let's be clear. Geothermal is not a renewable energy source. It IS an "alternative" energy source, and an important one. You must…

  • Earth Day

    21 Apr 2012 | 9:51 pm
    So a friend ( I use the term loosely, for sure) says. . ."Hey Jay, saw your last post, how's your Earth Day?"I respond. "Actually, I've never actually done the Earth Day thing much, and pretty much think it's stupid."He snickers, "Yeah, but you seem a little down in the dumps about all that. . .""Sure," I say, "The big picture is grim indeed.""Tell me something I don't know," he rolls his eyes. "Told ya so.""Did you?" I reply. "Must not have been paying much attention."He grins. "So what you going to do now that you've given up on sustainability?""Well," I say, "Let's be clear.

  • I hate losing

    4 Apr 2012 | 10:28 pm
    Well, it's taxes again and that always puts me in a crappy mood, but I doubt it cheers many. Still, it forces one to take the time to sit down and really sort through the last year and enumerate a lot of things one might often not take the time to put in such detail. For myself, over the last few years with my work in sustainability I've had to put a lot of time in with a calculator in hand--working out in as much detail as I honestly could what it really meant to live a life where the balance of one's activities contribute to an "measureable good" rather than "purely harmful" and…

  • J.Free Band Tonight!

    31 Mar 2012 | 5:02 pm
    That's us, at PVC in Pahoa, starting 8:30 or so. It should be fun!
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  • Salted Caramel and Dark Chocolate Cupcakes

    12 May 2012 | 10:25 am
    MAY12Salted Caramel CupcakesPosted on May 12, 2012 by DevanySalted Caramel CupcakesChocolate Salted Caramel CupcakesThe CupcakesIngredients1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder1 1/2 cups sugar1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda3/4 teaspoon baking powder3/4 teaspoon salt2 large eggs3/4 cup buttermilk3 tablespoons vegetable oil1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract3/4 cup warm water DirectionsPreheat the oven to 350°F. Line mini muffin tin with paper liners. Whisk together flour, cocoa, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. With mixer…

  • Let's Smoke Some Corned Beef!

    23 Apr 2012 | 1:43 pm
    APR23Ancho and Brown Sugar Crusted Smoked Corned BeefPosted on April 23, 2012 by DevanyAncho and Brown Sugar Crusted Smoked Corned BeefI made one of these for St. Patricks Day, but there were no leftovers! And I am a woman that loves a good Ruben Sandwich. So when I noticed that the corned beefs were on sale , I just had to buy another. I have a Digital Bradley Smoker which is one of my favorite pieces of cooking equipment. This is my second one, my first one was not digital, I bought it 12 years ago before they came out with the digital model. But you can do this…

  • 19 Apr 2012 | 3:18 pm

    19 Apr 2012 | 3:18 pm
    Week Night Dinner: Chicken PiccataPosted on April 19, 2012 by DevanyWeek Night Dinner: Chicken PicattaSo easy, so delicious and made with just a few simple ingredients. I served it with pasta as the extra sauce goes perfectly with it. We had a salad as a final course. I buy boneless breasts on sale and freeze. I  always have  lemons and capers on hand. and of course you can do this with veal or pork cutlets too. INGREDIENTS2 large boneless, skinless chicken breast halves1 cup Parmesan cheese1/2 cup flourgarlic saltfresh cracked peppercrushed red pepper to…

  • Ham Haystack

    12 Apr 2012 | 12:44 pm
    APR12Ham HaystackPosted on April 12, 2012 by DevanyHam HaystackThis is a delicious way to use leftover ham, or an excuse to buy a ham just for the leftovers. The recipe originates from Mareen Priviet, a South African friend of mine who presented this very tasty appetizer at a dinner party in Chicago many years ago. Because of the ingredients I suspect that it comes from the 1950′s. I have always loved the interesting taste, the surprise of crunch and the fact that almost everyone who tastes this loves it. This makes neough to serve to 20 people, so if you have…

  • Candied Prosecco Poached Pears Filled with Brie and Wrapped in Bacon

    1 Apr 2012 | 3:12 pm
    Candied Prosecco Poached Pears Filled with Brie and Wrapped in BaconPosted on April 1, 2012 by devanyCandied Prosecco Poached Pears Filled with Brie and Wrapped in BaconThis recipe came about, as many do, with an inspiration from another cook. My friend Caterina Borg who has the fabulous food blog Good Food Gourmet. She made this post back in October about poached pears stuffed with Brie. She was inspired by another food blog Palachinka. Here is Palachinka’s original post with a different spin on the theme. Palachinka’s post…
 
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  • 7 May 2012 | 12:28 am

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  • 29 Apr 2012 | 7:35 pm

    29 Apr 2012 | 7:35 pm
    Camp BreakWe decided to take a break from our work so we did a one-night backpack along the Kohala Coast. My dad has been talking about camping lately, and he hadn't been in a really long time, so he came, too. We had a nice time and cloudy weather made for a cool hike back across the lava field.Clouds were welcomed for the hike home.Cooking oatmeal on the Pocket Rocket.

  • 29 Apr 2012 | 7:27 pm

    29 Apr 2012 | 7:27 pm
    Improvement UpdateWe ripped the carpet out of our living room last weekend and placed it under the house. It will be easier to store our surfboards and junk now that the rocky ground has been leveled out and covered with caret. Chris was supposed to ride his dirt bike in the house for a photo op. before we started ripping into the carpet, but we were so anxious to get working that we forgot.Chris and my dad worked all week on leveling our very uneven living room floor and laying down 1/2 inch plywood so we can begin tiling. The whole house was shrouded in a layer of…

  • 29 Apr 2012 | 7:10 pm

    29 Apr 2012 | 7:10 pm
    Good things big and smallWe have planted 77 pineapples in the past 8 months or so. Normally, it takes two years to get a ripe pineapple from a plant, but for some reason, one of our plants flowered and produced a pineapple almost immediately. It is smaller than a softball, but we'll take it!What's more interesting is the humongous hand of bananas our dwarf banana tree produced. We propped the stalk up with a board and finally, the stalk bent over from the weight of the bananas anyway. We don't have a scale but the hand weighs at least 50 pounds.A cute, premature pineapple from our…

  • 8 Apr 2012 | 4:07 pm

    8 Apr 2012 | 4:07 pm
    Warning: work aheadChris is going to be busy for the next couple of months. We have four crates of travertine tile for him to lay in the great room and kitchen. We also have new kitchen cabinets coming in a few weeks, so he will have the whole room ripped up. He has lots of painting and wall texturing to do, and he has a weird closet door to tear out, and track ligting to install. I am happy to help, but I offer only unskilled labor.He and my dad tiled the lanai for practice this week with the same tile we'll use inside the house. It looks great! Chris bought some plywood to put down first…
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  • Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-05-13

    Brad
    13 May 2012 | 8:59 am
    Hooray! The sun has returned! # Lunch! (@ Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar) http://t.co/yO6lbpsI # Why can't Eddie Bauer employ more than one person who can run a cash register? Every time I wait ten minutes to pay. Horrible. # Escaped Cow Visits McDonald's Drive-Thru, Ponders Circle Of Life http://t.co/nnVPWCT3 # According to Elizabeth, skunk cabbage smells like corn, ice cream, strawberries, and bananas. # Elizabeth just named the boat in Queen's Park "What Is Your Big Idea". I think she's been reading too many Iain M. Banks novels. # Heartland Institute’s horrible…

  • Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-05-06

    Brad
    6 May 2012 | 8:59 am
    Jackets GM Scott Howson: “We need a different look in goal” http://t.co/wxhJsOJN Hmmm… Luongo for Nash? # New Elizabeth pictures! Start with https://t.co/WDIl2AOY and go from there. # If I turn into an alcoholic it's not my fault. Alice poured me a glass of wine. Elizabeth pointed to it and said "Drink!" # And now I'm in time-out because Elizabeth said I didn't drink my wine fast enough. # Kitty-corner Vancouver Starbucks to close down http://t.co/pdDqJUH2 # I wonder if I can put some money down on the LA Kings winning the Stanley Cup this year. # And now I…

  • Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-04-29

    Brad
    29 Apr 2012 | 8:59 am
    I can't wait until hockey season starts again. # Back to work! (@ Sophos Inc) http://t.co/gJWQ9spU # Slowest. Toaster. Ever. # Inbox Zero! Just ignore the 885 unread emails that are automatically filtered to other folders… # More thoughts on being denied the morning-after pill by a pharmacist http://t.co/tMVkRRz0 # 4-Year-Old Gets TSA Pat-Down Following Hug From Grandma http://t.co/xqIsxIBK # If there's any one author who can make me go "Jesus fuck that's disturbing" at least twice a chapter, it's China Miéville. # Bully For You http://t.co/OVpOd897 # I…

  • Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-04-22

    Brad
    22 Apr 2012 | 8:59 am
    It's good to see Bieska and Hamhuis together again. #Canucks #HamJuice4Ever # 0-10 on the power play do far? The Canucks are due! # Kesler on the half-wall and Henrik in front of the net means there's something wrong with your power play. #canucks # Ten minutes in and the Kings have yet to get a shot on goal. This means they'll score on their first shot. # Weak call on that Kings penalty. # There's the even-up penalty. # Oh hey. Another cheap shot on a Sedin. Nice of the Kings fans to cheer his injury too. # If Rome on Horton was late then Brown on Sedin was late. #canucks…

  • Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-04-15

    Brad
    15 Apr 2012 | 8:59 am
    Fire Peter MacKay. Fire Stephen Harper. They've lied to the Canadian people for long enough about the F-35 contract. http://t.co/kyQFTu9J # Canada's Howard wins 4th world curling crown http://t.co/P88FQqvc # Wisconsin women don't need equal pay because "money is more important for men", says the governor: http://t.co/5p6PDPwt # Wisconsin women don't need equal pay because "money is more important for men", says state senator: http://t.co/5p6PDPwt # Elizabeth: "Here daddy." Me: "What, what's that?" Elizabeth: "That was my…
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  • Celebration of Ka’u Specialty Coffee

    Hilo Living
    9 May 2012 | 11:42 am
    The Ka’u District on Hawaii Island is expanding coffee production on the southern slopes of Mauna Loa Volcano. Though Ka'u coffee is less well known internationally than Kona coffee, gourmet coffee beans grown in Ka’u are winning international coffee competitions. Coffee was initially planted in Ka’u in 1843, but the land was overtaken by sugar plantations. After the demise of the region's sugar industry in 1996, farmers have been transforming the cane fields into acres of coffee plants.  Ka’u coffee started gaining attention in 2007 when Will & Grace Rising Sun coffee and…

  • How Fracking can help Hawaii Tourism

    Hilo Living
    24 Apr 2012 | 8:49 pm
    Though record high gasoline prices in Hawaii may reflect the rising global costs of oil, it certainly is no help to Hawaii’s tourism industry or the state’s cost of living. Higher oil and gas prices are increasing the cost of airline tickets at a time when tourists have less available money to vacation in Hawaii. It makes everything more expensive in Hawaii because of the increased cost of transportation of goods and rising utility rates. The question for those of us living in Hawaii, or hoping to visit, is “will the cost of oil keep going up or is there some miracle on the horizon that…

  • Merrie Monarch 2012 in Hilo

    Hilo Living
    14 Apr 2012 | 7:50 pm
    Merrie Monarch week is coming to a close today in Hilo, Hawaii. It is a special time of year when residents, hula halaus (schools) and hula enthusiasts from around the world come together in the town to celebrate hula and Hawaiian meles (songs). We attended the Ho’olaule’a (music festival), at the start of Merrie Monarch week, in Hilo on Easter Day. This day is reserved for local groups and dancers that are not part of the hula competition to show off their skill.  Several halau’s, the community college in town, and a local high school performed for the crowd. Our favorite…

  • Living on an active volcano island

    Hilo Living
    5 Apr 2012 | 5:49 pm
    Vog (volcanic smog), created by the gasses and ashes spewing from Kilauea Volcano tends to collect on the southwest side of Hawaii Island. Most days we get up early and get a dose of sunshine before the Vog starts to float inland and rise up the mountainside in Kona. This week the Vog has been so thick that it feels like the sun did not rise. The sounds of traffic and air conditioners are muted by the heavy air and the ocean and the sky merge into a single shade of gray. Hualalai Volcano, which rises behind Kailua-Kona town, is hidden behind a thick cover.   We study the Volcano…

  • A sustainable life in Hawaii

    Hilo Living
    31 Mar 2012 | 9:14 pm
    We thank everyone that has bought our book, Your Ideal Hawaii Home, and the readers that have taken the time to write reviews and send us email. One of our reviewers pointed out that we do not have a financially sustainable solution to living in Hawaii in the book. Though we have been downsizing our expenses and stuff since moving to Hawaii Island, we have yet to achieve a sustainable lifestyle.  There have been many times in our life when our lifestyle was unsustainable and we struggled to pay bills and amassed debt.  These times were followed by changes that suddenly swung us into…
 
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  • Blaisdell Farmers Market (Wednesday evenings)

    30 Apr 2012 | 6:08 pm
    I went to the Blaisdell Farmers Market specifically for Andrew Le's "The Pig & The Lady" booth (Street inspired Vietnamese cooking) but got distracted but a bunch of other yummy things. Apple banana bread pudding (can't remember the name of this booth...2 guys who do catering...) And their homemade pastrami on homemade foccacia sandwich. Must try this next time. Yummy fresh produce...just $1 for this ginormous bunch of green onions! Pupus from the Otsuji Farm stand...they sell their own produce but also yummy dishes made from their produce. The poke topped tempura "dino…

  • First visit: Whole Foods Kailua

    29 Apr 2012 | 5:58 pm
    I love to browse grocery stores. And think about what I would eat if money and calories were of no concern.Went with two girlfriends yesterday to Whole Foods Kailua, which opened about a week ago. It's much more spacious than the Kahala Mall location, with high ceilings, but yet still the same familiar Whole Foods feel.Walking in you are hit by the fresh produce:  Interestingly, they've moved the bulk dry goods up to the front by the produce, instead of buried in a center aisle:This is new (or at least I've never seen it in Kahala): sprouted bulk goods. Not entirely sure how you can…

  • 2 stellar mediterranean / lebanese meals

    24 Apr 2012 | 12:58 am
    I go through phases of only wanting to eat one type of food: hot pot, hawaiian plate, or poke. Recently, it's been mediterranean food. The garlicky-ness of the hummus and baba ganoush, the lemony flavor of the tabbouleh or grape leaves, and the spicy meats in the lamb or chicken shwarma.Recently, I tried two (new to me) mediterranean restaurants, although I believe they've been around for quite some time.The Olive Tree Cafe: on the backside of Kahala Mall, right next to Wahoo's Fish Tacos AND their own wine / greek ingredients deli / grocery. Perfect to pick up a bottle, since OTC is…

  • My latest obsession: Poke

    29 Mar 2012 | 11:37 pm
    I've been completely obsessed with poke. I think it all started when I moved back home a year and a half ago. I was never super into it growing up, but after spending 7 years in China, I learned how to eat all sorts of things I never would've considered back in the day, so now naturally poke fits in on the easy end of that scale.My two top spots without a doubt are Tanioka's and Tamura's. Tanioka's when I'm out on the west side (which unfortunately, isn't very often) and Tamura's when I'm in town (it's in Kaimuki) or driving back from the North Shore. Tanioka's might win overall, just because…

  • Mmmm...Whole Ox Deli

    29 Mar 2012 | 11:15 pm
    Wow. I just had lunch at He'eia Pier earlier this week and we were talking about how "the boys" are opening a new concept this week: The Whole Ox. Everyone and their mother was there for the grand opening on Wednesday (and seem to have spent all day there - breakfast and lunch!). According to Honolulu Pulse, For months, there was buzz that Robert McGee (formerly of Apartment3 and Plancha Honolulu) was planning to open a new business in the former Blue Ocean Thai Restaurant space on Keawe Street. McGee used fundraising site IndieGOGO to collect donations for a smoker (costing roughly…
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  • Enjoying "the life"

    Sonia
    11 May 2012 | 9:19 pm
      Ke Ola in Hawaiian means 'The Life'...Ke Ola Magazine is a magazine for those who love the life we lead on the Big Island of Hawaii. Sharing stories about the land, culture, people and living a sustainable life. Although only a bit over one year old (first issue published November 2010), Ke Ola has grown deep roots in our island community hosting a diverse cast of writers sharing stories as diverse as an article about a high school musical director who has jazzed up his students and band; koi fish; Earl Bakken, the Big Island resident inventor-philanthropist who…

  • 'Ike 'Aina: From the Seed to the Table Cookbook

    Sonia
    5 May 2012 | 8:46 pm
    Kua O Ka Lā Public Charter School in Pū‘āla‘a, Lower Puna on the Big Island of Hawai'i (Hawai'i Island) recently published their own cookbook titled 'Ike 'Aina: From the Seed to the Table - Cooking with locally grown foods. An enticing cookbook full of mouth-watering recipes, this cookbook will certainly grab your attention.  The cookbook is filled with recipes prepared by Culinary Instructor Mariposa Blanco and the 'Aina Life Culinary Arts Program students using only locally grown and sourced fresh produce and local foods of our islands. Delicious ways…

  • May Day is Lei Day in Hawai'i

    Sonia
    2 May 2012 | 7:28 pm
    The 8th Annual Lei Day celebration was a beautiful event held at the East Hawai'i Cultural Center in Hilo yesterday.  Music, hula, crafts, food, lei demonstrations, vendors, storytelling and lei everywhere! This was scheduled as a Zero Waste event and Recycle Hawai'i was on hand as one of the sponsors.  One of the craft vendors was an old friend...Glenn Okuma the Coconut Trader with an attractive display of some of his wares... We met someone who lives just a couple of miles from us, Cymber Lily who entertained us with lovely harp music..and a host of talented…

  • About Pineapples

    Sonia
    17 Apr 2012 | 5:14 pm
      Photo: Baby pineapple growing in my yard.   Many of my mainland family or friends assume that because they grow here, pineapples should be cheaper than those you can find on the mainland...sorry to burst your bubbles, but no...they aren't. A lot of pineapples found on the mainland are imported from Mexico, Central and South America, where the field workers get paid pennies, compared to US wages.  Field workers in Hawai'i might not get paid top dollar, but by law, they do get paid at least minimum wages. Then, when you take into consideration that it takes 18 months…

  • Hilo's Merrie Monarch Parade - 4/14/12

    Sonia
    15 Apr 2012 | 6:12 pm
    This past week and for the 49th year our sleepy little coastal town of Hilo hosts the annual Merrie Monarch Festival and Hula Competitions with tradition, pomp and lots of hula.  The Merrie Monarch Festival is committed to the perpetuation, preservation, and promotion of the art of hula and the Hawaiian culture through education. Hilo dresses in it's best aloha wear to welcome visitors from all of the islands, the mainland and the world during this week of festivities.  Stores dress their windows in traditional Hawaiiana; impromptu and scheduled hula demontrations sprout…
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  • Men’s volleyball recruits for 2013

    Cindy Luis
    14 May 2012 | 10:00 pm
    for those asking about those NLIs. if you want Wade’s comments, complete release up at Hawaiiathletics.com. Charlie Wade announced the signing of Max Wechsung and Aniefre Etim-Thomas of Long Beach City College and Garrett Komisarek of Irvine Valley College for the 2013 season. In addition local products Kolby Kanetake of Moanalua High School and Daniel Aina, Jr., of Kamehameha Schools-Hawai‘i will also join the team. Wechsung, a 6-foot-7 setter, graduated from St. John Bosco High School in 2010 while Etim-Thomas is a 6-foot-3 middle blocker and graduate of Wilson High School. Both…

  • Off topic, Wahine softball at Arizona regional update

    Cindy Luis
    13 May 2012 | 10:58 pm
    A very tough regional for Hawaii IMHO. updated time. The University of Hawaii softball team will face Notre Dame on Friday in an NCAA tournament regional hosted by Arizona. ITwill be televised on ESPNU (Oceanic Channel 219) 1130 am HST. The 64-team bracket was announced today and the Rainbow Wahine (44-7) — the Western Athletic Conference’s regular-season champions — were selected to the NCAA tournament for the 10th time in the program’s history and the fourth time in the last six years. The Hawaii-Notre Dame game is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Hawaii time and will be televised…

  • Maar, Welch, etc

    Cindy Luis
    13 May 2012 | 8:28 pm
    so much for the speculation As mentioned elsewhere, Maar has decided to stay in Canada Shane Welch, who played sparingly after an injury, is gone as well. ‘by mutual decision’ according to Stephen Tsai. Thanks ST!

  • USA men sweep Canada for final Olympic berth

    Cindy Luis
    12 May 2012 | 11:49 pm
    Team USA sweeps Canada 28-26, 25-18, 25-20 tonight at The Pyramid. Stanley with 12 kills 1 block and 2 aces for 15 points, team-high. This will be Clay’s third Olympics. Way to go Bird!

  • USA vs. Canada for men’s Olympic berth today

    Cindy Luis
    12 May 2012 | 9:56 pm
    They aren’t going to stream the match live, very sad. supposed to be on TV Sunday. NBC sports 9 am HST but here is livescoreing link, probably starting at 5 p.m. HST http://www.fivb.org/visweb6/vlivescoreNOMOQ12.aspx?TournCode=NOMOQ12&NoMatch=22 in Friday’s semifinal win over Cuba, Clay Stanley had 13 points: 7 kills, 3 aces, 3 blocks
 
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  • Warriors land d-tackle

    Stephen Tsai
    16 May 2012 | 5:10 am
    Defensive tackle David Moala told The Warrior Beat he has accepted a UH scholarship offer and will join the Warriors in the summer of 2013. Moala, who is 6 feet 1 and 318 pounds, redshirted as a freshman at Arizona State in 2011. This past January, he was dismissed for what was termed a violation of "team standards." He will play for Mt. San Antonio College in the fall, complete work on an associate's degree next spring and then report to the Warriors. As a Serra High senior, he was rated as the nation's 97th-best defensive tackle. SuperPrep rated Moala as California's No. 110 overall player.

  • Bear market

    Stephen Tsai
    15 May 2012 | 5:22 am
    Two Baldwin Bears will be joining the Warriors. Quarterback Keelan Ewaliko, the two-time MIL Offensive Player of the Year, has accepted a scholarship offer from the Warriors. Ewaliko will be part of the 2013 recruiting class. Ewaliko, who is 5-11 and 175 pounds, led the MIL in rushing and passing yards in 2011. Last week, he won the 200-meter dash in 22.49 seconds at the state track meet. He also was a member of the Bears' state-champion 400-meter relay team. What's more, Ewaliko has won two championship belts in bull riding. Here's his story: Ewaliko video. Also, after a telephone interview…

  • Numbers game

    Stephen Tsai
    14 May 2012 | 11:24 am
    Head coach Norm Chow is using the next few days to craft the roster for training camp, which opens Aug. 1. The NCAA caps training-camp rosters at 105 players. Chow said he would like to have 102 players in camp. He said he will add eight to 10 more players on Aug. 22, the first day of UH's fall semester, when rosters are permitted to expand. The tentative roster includes wide receiver Pi‘i Minns, who also is a member of the UH basketball team. The Warriors still have a couple of scholarships available. It's always a good thing for a player to have his picture in the bio section. There's a…

  • Aloha ball

    Stephen Tsai
    13 May 2012 | 12:22 pm
    It appears that, by mutual decision, middle blocker Shane Welch and the volleyball Warriors have agreed to part ways. Welch missed the first half of the 2012 season with a knee injury. He then was part of the rotation at middle. But he did not play in the final four matches because of a sprained ankle. It was fitting that the Nagatani Academic Center was the pre-ceremony gathering site for UH's graduating student-athletes yesterday. It also is fitting that the expansion of the Nagatani Center will be part of a $4.5 million renovation project that will begin next month. Forgot to mention that…

  • Graduation day

    Stephen Tsai
    12 May 2012 | 6:38 am
    Congratulations and all the best to UH-Manoa's newest alumni. Former UH receiver Jett Jasper earned his master's degree in communicology. He will teach at Kauai Community College and work at his family restaurant, JJ Broilers. Defensive back Steven Christian is transferring. He's narrowed his choices to Oregon State, Ole Miss and Miami. Nick Castello and Jared Lofy of the volleyball Warriors: Kanani Danielson and Nick Castello: Former Baldwin High football player Jordan Pu‘u Robinson has requested — and received — a release from his Washington State scholarship and is seeking to…
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  • Konawaena 15, Waialua 0

    10 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    HHSAA DIVISION II BASEBALL Konawaena 15, Waialua 0 Posted (Fri) May 11, 2012 Makana Canda pitched a three-hitter, and Royce Torres-Torioka and Ryan Torres-Torioka each drove in four runs as the Wildcats routed the Bulldogs... more

  • HHSAA All-Tournament Team announced

    10 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    HHSAA BASEBALL HHSAA All-Tournament Team announced Posted (Fri) May 11, 2012 2012 Wally Yonamine Foundation/HHSAA baseball championship All-Tournament Team... more

  • Punahou 7, Moanalua 6

    10 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    HHSAA DIVISION I BASEBALL Punahou 7, Moanalua 6 Posted (Fri) May 11, 2012 Tyler Loui score the go-ahead run in the fifth inning on a wild pitch, and Zach Muenster and Jason Rosen each drove in two runs as the Buffanblu beat Na Menehune... more

  • Konawaena 10, No. 3 Seabury Hall 7

    9 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    HHSAA DIVISION II BASEBALL Konawaena 10, No. 3 Seabury Hall 7 Posted (Thu) May 10, 2012 Domonic Morris had a three-run homer to right and Jarett Kitaoka hit a two-run single to right in the Wildcats’ seven-run second inning against the Spartans... more

  • Waialua 6, Kalaheo 3

    9 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    HHSAA DIVISION II BASEBALL Waialua 6, Kalaheo 3 Posted (Thu) May 10, 2012 Mykal Guigui and Kekai Rivera-Albeso combined on a five-hitter as the Mustangs beat the Bulldogs... more
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    MMA HAWAII - Hawaii Mixed Martial Arts News Source and MMA Magazine

  • Deutsch Pu'u vs Dylan Rush: Something To Prove

    14 May 2012 | 2:23 pm
    By: King Eddie On May 26th, Toughman Hawaii Presents: King Of The Ring. In this hard hitting night of kickboxing fights, the best of the best of Hawaii's kickboxing community will clash in the ring for bragging rights on the islands. In one of the main card fights, up and coming fighter, Dylan Rush will take on the veteran of the game, Deutsch Pu'u. For Deutsch, this is a homecoming. Though he grew up in American Samoa, Hawaii is now his home. And it has always been his fighting home. Both his kickboxing and MMA career were started here on the islands. Pu'u has a very strong feeling and…

  • Darius Lando: The Road To Glory

    9 May 2012 | 3:03 pm
    By: King Eddie The road the the cage is one paved with blood, sweat, tears, and amateur kickboxing. Here in Hawaii, many of the faces we see on the kickboxing circuit eventually become those that grace the posters and flyers of our biggest MMA promotions. To watch the progression of some of these warriors is awe inspiring. Fight after fight they go back to the drawing boards, win or lose, in order to up their game and prepare themselves for battles to come. One such fighter is Darius Lando. I have personally witnessed the evolution of this young man fight after fight at the Waipahu Filcom…

  • Scott Junk vs Adam Akau: Road To Victory

    4 May 2012 | 4:57 pm
    By: King Eddie Just Scrap is offering up another fight to make the local fans salivate. Tonight, just before Lolohea Mahe and Chad Thomas take to the cage, former UFC fighter, TUF 10 cast member, and heavy handed veteran, Scott Junk will take to the cage against the rising star, Adam Akau. Both of these fighters have seen their share of tough times. With injuries and fights falling through, rising to this point has been a long road. But their determination and tireless efforts have paid off time and time again. Adam rose to win a title, and establish himself yet again among the top teir of…

  • Brandyn Akamine: Lifestyle Changer

    4 May 2012 | 1:08 pm
    By: King Eddie Brandyn Akamine has been heavily involved with martial arts since before even 1994, when he began with Muay Thai. And since 2004 he has been even more heavily involved with the personal training aspect of fitness. After combining the two, he has created a program that is fit for everyone. After all, the motto is "Any Goal, Any Sport, Any Lifestyle". Team Akamine is home to pro fighters such as Scott Junk, who is fighting in the Co-Main Event of this weekends Just Scrap Event, and Chris Leben, as well as some from other sports and lifestyles. But the real story here, is the fact…

  • Ostovich Squares Off With Female Wanderlei Prospect

    26 Apr 2012 | 1:19 am
    By: King Eddie One of the featured bouts at this Saturday's, Destiny: Unleashed, is a female bout between Hawaii's own Rachael Ostovich and a young talent named Kari Lightenwalner, of Wanderlei's gym in Las Vegas. Both of these battle tested ladies are ready for war and each has their own idea of what will go down. There is no way to tell what the result will be, but we can all rest assured that both of these female fighters will bring every bit of heat that they have. Coming from a wrestling background, Ostovich would be delighted with a ground assault, but she assured us that she is more…
 
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    Stand Up Paddle Surfing in Hawaii - StandUpPaddleSurf.net

  • Blue Planet’s free monthly SUP clinic video

    robert
    16 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    Here is a short video of our SUP clinic on Saturday May 12th. The weather was beautiful with great conditions for trying the lineup of our demo fleet, including many of the new Blue Planet veneer models.(click thumbnail to launch video) Click here to download a PDF brochure of Blue Planet’s SUP boards Thanks to all participants [...]

  • CONNOR BAXTER WINS THE OLUKAI HO’OLAULE’A EVENT!!!!

    davi
    16 May 2012 | 2:30 am
    CONNOR BAXTER WINS THE OLUKAI HO’OLAULE’A EVENT!!!!SUP Magazine writes: “The sport’s Best showed up on Maui to compete as young phenom Connor Baxter took the men’s Elite title ahead of Australia’s Travis Grant, California’s Danny Ching, Hawaii’s Dave Kalama and Jamie Mitchell (Australia).”“At the pinnacle of standup is the downwind run, combining every skill in [...]

  • Hawaii SUP Stand Up Paddle Races for 2012

    evan
    15 May 2012 | 3:30 am
    Thanks to Jeff Chang at Wet Feet for compiling this list and sending it to us. Click here to view (link will open a new window with the full list of events) or Click here to download the PDF version

  • Werner Paddles Announces New Race Specific SUP

    davi
    12 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    Werner Paddles Announces New Race Specific SUP Werner Paddles has developed the first Stand Up Paddle designed from the ground up specifically for training and racing. The Grand Prix utilizes Werner’s proprietary Performance Core technology to create the lightest weight SUP on the market. Paddlers can choose between three blade sizes allowing them to match their [...]

  • Travis Grant is FAST. Travis Grant is FIRST!

    davi
    10 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    Travis Grant is Fast…Travis Grant is FIRST! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: HONOLULU (May 9, 2012) – One year ago at the Battle of the Paddle Hawaii, Travis Grant (AUS) lined up for his first race under the C4 Waterman label. Beneath his feet was a brand new 12′6 custom race board shaped by Dave Parmenter. In his hands [...]
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    Women's Surf Camp

  • One of the Yummiest Foods in the World

    Me-shell
    15 May 2012 | 9:56 am
    Coconuts are one of the yummiest foods in the world. You can buy boxed coconut water nowadays, but if you get the chance, treat yourself to the fresh water and soft spoon meat of a young coconut found in your health or local Asian market. The juice is packed with simple sugar, electrolytes, and minerals to replenish hydration levels in the body.  The key nutrients contained in coconut water include lauric acid, iron, potassium, magnesium, and calcium, which helps make your skin look younger.  The soft, young coconut meat is full of healthy fats to moisturize your skin and help keep it…

  • 5 Healthier Food Alternatives

    Me-shell
    11 May 2012 | 9:55 am
    Yogurt:  Unfortunately, yogurt has two things that are not beneficial to health: dairy products and tons of sugar.  Dairy products can be loaded with hormones and antibiotics, while the sugar in most of these yogurt products are also joined by artificial colorings, artificial flavorings, and other chemicals. A better choice:  Coconut yogurt or chia seed pudding. Instant Oatmeal:  Instant oatmeal tends to be just as high in sugar as other cereals and may be contaminated with gluten during manufacturing. A better choice:  Try steel-cut oatmeal, or buckwheat granola. Fruit Juice:  Even…

  • Wellness Wednesday:: Stop, Drop, and Roll

    Me-shell
    9 May 2012 | 9:52 am
    Stop, drop and roll is a simple safety technique most of us were taught as children.  This method was taught to help you extinguish fire from your clothes or hair if you were in a fire situation.  Most of us, luckily, have not caught on fire!  However, many of us have fires in our lives.  Overbooked schedules, difficult relationships, or financial struggles may be just a few of your fires. Good news. Putting out fires in your life can be simple. The timeless safety technique stop, drop and roll still applies! Here’s how: Stop.  Slow down.  Unplug.  Take a break.  Get a fresh…

  • Why Eat More Veggies?

    Me-shell
    3 May 2012 | 9:54 am
    1.  Cancer Prevention:  Studies have shown a significant reduction in cancer risk among those who avoided meat.  Meat is devoid of fiber and other nutrients that have a protective effect. 2.  Lose Excess Weight and Keep it Off:  A high vegetarian diet low in fat and rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes, accompanied with daily exercise, is the perfect formula for healthy weight loss. 3.  Slow the Aging Process:  Plant based diets are generally rich in fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, which in turn strengthens the immune system and slows down…

  • Mondays Menu:: Oven Roasted Cauliflower with Vinaigrette

    Me-shell
    30 Apr 2012 | 9:45 am
    This slightly chunky raisin sauce dresses up the roasted cauliflower florets to help make your dinner not only simple, but delicious! Roasted Cauliflower: (Serves 4) 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets (1 1/2 lb.) 2 Tbs. olive oil 2 clove garlic, minced (2 tsp.) Vinaigrette: 1/2 cup raisins 3 Tbs. olive oil 2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar 1. To make Roasted Cauliflower: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss together cauliflower, oil, and garlic on large baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Spread cauliflower in single layer on baking sheet, and roast 20 to 25 minutes, or until florets…
 
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    Wayne Joseph's Blog

  • Physical Fitness and Cancer – David Haas

    waynejoseph
    16 May 2012 | 9:36 am
    David Haas Physical Fitness and Cancer    By guest writer to the Big Dog Blog, David Haas Physical fitness is increasingly being viewed as a highly effective way to improve the quality of life of cancer patients. Regardless of whether you have just been diagnosed, are undergoing treatment, or are in remission, increasing your level of physical fitness will bring multiple positive benefits into your life. Exercise improves brain function, mood, energy levels and even sleep quality. If you are not currently in good physical shape in terms of your fitness, it is one of the best things you can…

  • Teen Bootcamp coming up at CrossFit Hilo and Kona in June

    waynejoseph
    15 May 2012 | 10:55 am
    Teen Bootcamp Achieve physical fitness, improve flexibility, and build endurance with this intense, one month summer training camp geared specifically toward teen athletes. Our program creates strong, powerful, explosive, agile, and conditioned athletes. Teens all over the world have found success using CrossFit training during their off season, and now it’s available to you right here on the Big Island in two convent locations; CrossFit Big Island in Hilo and CrossFit Ali’i in Kona. Who: Athletes ages 13-18, from all sports and strength/fitness levels.  When: Session 1 runs June…

  • HHSAA Girls Water Polo All-Tournament Team

    waynejoseph
    15 May 2012 | 9:37 am
    Stanford Carr Development, LLC Girls Water Polo State Championships                                                 All-Tournament Team Field – Sydney Foster, Sr., Kahuku                   Field – Sydney Plunkett, Jr., KS-Hawaii Field – Brittney Garrigan, Sr., KS-Kapalama    Field – Kiana Yamashiro, So., KS-Kapalama Field – Sarina Shibata, Sr., Punahou                  Field – Naomi Ng, Sr., Punahou Goal keeper – Summer Reyes, Sr., Kapolei Most outstanding player: Goal keeper – Courtney…

  • Excercise at an early age is the Key to a Healthy, Happy Life

    waynejoseph
    14 May 2012 | 10:55 am
    L to R: Kobayashi, Connors, Nishimura-Thornton I’m a firm believer in physical education of our youth.  While we are in a midst of an obesity crisis in this country, bureaucrats look at trimming the educational budget by taking courses like PE out of our schools. That is why I am in total support of anything that rewards our youth for being active and in continuous movement. For the past several years the Big Island Road Runners have been awarding two high school harriers, one boy and one girl, with a $1,000 scholarship to apply towards their college education. The money was a gift from…

  • BIRR Scholarship 5K full results – won by Gregory and Kobayashi

    waynejoseph
    13 May 2012 | 5:40 pm
    Gregory & Kobayashi Name                  Time          Gender   Age Chris Gregory         17:26          M **    25 Nick Muragin          18:32          M       43 Zach Johnson          18:52          M       22 Steven Hunter         18:55          M       15 Andrew Langtry        19:45          M       17 Max Panoff            20:17          M       15 Steve Pavao           21:12          M      …
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    Lei Chic - Daily finds for life + style in Hawaii

  • Sports Fashion for Men in Honolulu

    15 May 2012 | 5:28 am
    Play Ball!: Step up to the plate in fashion finds that take you out to the ballgame in style.override_url: http://www.honolulumagazine.com/Honolulu-Magazine/May-2012/Sports-Fashion-for-Men-in-Honolulu/

  • Gloss for Words

    15 May 2012 | 4:54 am
    Good morning, students. My name is Professor L. Chic and welcome to Style Finds 101. Throughout the semester, you'll research multiple choices to infuse style into your everyday life. Study icons like Alexander McQueen and Audrey Hepburn, review inspirational ideas for your kitchen and home-work, then highlight your creative juices with a cleverly-designed sketch book. So take note of the book list below and feel free to stop by my office (http://www.leichic.com/) for daily tutoring sessions. You'll earn extra style credit in no time. Grand Fashion Admire Alexander McQueen's most iconic and…

  • Birds of a Leather

    14 May 2012 | 4:02 am
    Bird 1: Whoa, what are you so angry about (http://www.rovio.com/en/our-work/games/view/1/angry-birds)? You're blasting tweets all the way across the canyon. Bird 2: There's a giant pig down below (http://angrybirds.wikia.com/wiki/King_Pig) that says my style stinks. Thick brows are so last season (http://angrybirds.wikia.com/wiki/Red_Bird). Red is definitely not your color. I tried to play it cool, but he's totally ruffling my feathers.

  • Weekend Picks - Saturday, May 12, 2012

    11 May 2012 | 7:17 pm
    Shop Everything Must Bow What: Betsey Johnson may have a new reality show (http://www.styleite.com/media/betsey-johnson-reality-show/) debuting later this year, but her retail chain is closing up shop. Liquidation sales started yesterday with items marked 20 to 50 percent off in stores and online (http://www.betseyjohnson.com). So stock up on bright, tutu-inspired party dresses and flirty babydoll slips while you can. Where: Betsey Johnson at Ala Moana Center and The Shops at Wailea, Maui.

  • Bangle for Your Buck

    11 May 2012 | 5:23 am
    Everyone says you're a real doll. But the moment your perfect sister walks in, they skipper right over you. So what if she's got her PhD, worked as an astronaut and is now running for president (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/05/barbie-for-president_n_1405698.html)? (All in four-inch stilettoes, of course.) She still won't let you crash at her Malibu beach house, drive her pink convertible, or raid her designer closet (http://www.instyle.com/instyle/package/fashionweek/photos/0,,20259573_20259343_20580287,00.html). You're this close to showing her what a bratz she's being. Whoa. Don't…
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    Weird Hawaii

  • The Floating Feet in the Bathroom Stall

    WeirdHawaiiKat
    30 Apr 2012 | 4:33 am
    Informant: Female/20/Hawaiian, Caucasian Location: Zippys,KapoleiI was never a huge fan of public bathrooms, specifically because of the stories I’ve heard about people experiencing the paranormal there. Though I heard things it never scared me off...until now. My boyfriend, our daughter and myself were eating at this restaurant. I had to use the bathroom and I had a weird feeling before even entering, but what are you gonna do? So I walk into the women’s bathroom and there are only two stalls. Naturally I look to see which is occupied and which isn’t. In the handicapped stall there are…

  • The White Figure on Old Kam Highway

    WeirdHawaiiKat
    8 Apr 2012 | 10:52 pm
    Informant: Male/40/Yonsei JapaneseLocation: Old Kamehameha Highway, Kahalu`uOne night, back in about 2000, I was shooting laser (for my job) on Kahekili Highway near the Hygenic Store in Kahalu`u at about 1:30am. There weren't very many cars on the highway, being a weeknight, so I told my partner "Let's go back into Kaneohe town." He agreed and I decided to take the scenic route back to town on the Old Kameheha Highway, instead of Kahekili Highway.I was the lead vehicle driving a Cushman and my partner was behind me in a car. While driving on Old Kam, I all of a sudden noticed a white figure…

  • In the Flashlight's Beam

    WeirdHawaiiKat
    25 Mar 2012 | 8:26 pm
    Female/20/Mixed Ancestry  Location: Nanakuli,HawaiiI was around 14 or 15 years old and we had recently moved into my grandmas house who had passed away many years before. My uncle, who was previously living in the house, had gone to jail, and because many things he did back then were illegal (like stealing electric) we didn't have any electricity at the time. One night my dad's friend, my brother, myself and a couple other people were hanging out in the living room. It was around 9:00 pm or so and I was playing with the flashlight. It was on and I happened to face it towards the…

  • Paperweight

    WeirdHawaiiKat
    21 Feb 2012 | 12:31 am
    Male / 47 /Filipino-JapaneseLocation: Big Island/ Oahu, HawaiiOver 20 years ago, four of us went to the Big Island for a two week melee of fishing, camping and just having a good old time before going back to school.We landed in Hilo in the early morning hours, had breakfast at Mcdonald's and picked up our Beach Boy Camper which was a Toyota truck with a over-sized camper mounted to the back. Our trip consisted of stopping and camping at as much sites as we could, playing tourist in a foreign land that we'd never been before. We headed to Kalapana Black Sand Beach where we camped out for some…

  • Evil Eyes

    WeirdHawaiiKat
    23 Jan 2012 | 1:15 am
    Female/27/Ethnicity undisclosed  Location: Wahiawa, HI I lived in an apartment building and became really close with two of my neighbors. We would often have get togethers in each others houses and drink.  Well one night we were in one of my neighbor's apartment when we got into the paranormal and things of that nature. My neighbor told me he found a bible hidden in his apartment with a picture of a woman underneath it. Till this day I can still remember her picture and the chicken skin it gave me. After seeing that picture all I could think about was those eyes she…
 
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  • EK Fernandez 5/25-6/24 for this year 2012

    Serenity
    16 May 2012 | 1:16 pm
    E.K. FERNANDEZ... (for those who live here in Oahu & those who are visiting). MAY 25 TO JUNE 24, .... weekends only. www.ekfernandez.com just to inform you, just in case you want to go, &/or want to bring your kids &/or grand kids with you, or who ever you would like to take with you . *option to reply. :) This is just a notice. :) p.s. contact information website: http://www.ekfernandez.com/company/contact.asp

  • Buying laptop - 2012

    Ron Whitfield
    15 May 2012 | 1:34 pm
    The HP ENVY line get good marks, here's an example of a higher grade model from that line at a lower $ level (new) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hewlett-Pack...item4603c8a62b What would be a better bang4buck consideration? Does $1,400 mean it's THAT much better than my $600 HP DV7Z which has served well but is dying after less than 2 years?

  • "Welcome to NGINX!" worm

    matapule
    14 May 2012 | 9:55 pm
    My computer has been infected with the NGINX worm. Any attempt to log on to the Internet via my web browser would be redirected to a blank screen with "Welcom to NGINX!" on the screen. After researching the virus, I determined it could be cleaned from my computer with "CC Cleaner" a free utility. I just checked the boxes to clear all cookies and clear all cache and it fixed things. Be careful out there!

  • Un-Listed Cache

    Wai`anaeCrider
    14 May 2012 | 6:18 pm
    Yesterday while clearing the Waiau Ridge trail we stumbled upon a geocache. It was in an ammo box and dedicated to a young lady who passed on at the age of about 25. When I got home to look for it I find it's not listed. Wonder why.

  • Lingle, bi-partisan?

    Ron Whitfield
    14 May 2012 | 1:16 am
    Since when? Linda, Senate(?) hopeful, has a TV ad running that touts her past bi-partisanship as a virtue, but I can't seem to recall a single moment when she was anything but a uber partisan extremaroid. Can somebody help me find an example when she tried to work with Democrats so I can't dismiss her completely as a typical righty liar, before I forget about her forever?
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  • “Plug it back in!” Nonstop Tech Podcast Episode 16

    Administrator
    14 May 2012 | 4:55 am
    Our newest Nonstop Tech Podcast entitled “Plug It Back In”, produced by the Nonstop Tech team. In this episode, we cover, as always, our favorite tips and tricks. @Docrock, @TChaten, and @JeromeKoehler will also discuss some of the pertinent news in the tech ecosystem, enlighten you about router security, plus offer a way to speed up your home or business network. We also get into the reasoning behind software updates. A big mahalo to The Green House Innovation Hub for the awesome new studio location. Show Notes Nike+ Fuelband Simplehoney xScope xScope iOS App Thor Captain America…

  • Wiki Bikes in Honolulu

    doc
    11 May 2012 | 3:44 pm

  • Brain Powers of #Kakaako meeting to talk about the future of the community

    doc
    4 May 2012 | 11:37 pm
    Taken at Loft In Space Posted via email from Doc’s BrainDump

  • Install and Setup Google Drive on Mac OS X Lion

    doc
    25 Apr 2012 | 3:42 am
    If you saw my earlier post on how to get early access to Google Drive you may now be ready to install the awesome Dropbox clone. To install and setup Google Drive on Mac OS X Lion just follow along with the video. It is simple and fast. Please subscribe to the channel and like the video. #Aloha

  • Google Drive: Get Early Access via Google Apps

    doc
    24 Apr 2012 | 4:46 pm
    If you want to get access top Google Drive and have been put on the wait list… You can get early access from using Google Apps for Business Free or premium. In this video I show you how to access Google Drive from Google Pro Apps settings. I hope you find it useful. Please subscribe to the channel and like the video. #Aloha
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    A Maui Blog

  • Reflections …

    AMauiBlog
    13 May 2012 | 4:40 am
        My son took this Instagram photos at Keawakapu while they were walking Sonny. Aren’t these shots so cool? And the brain defragmenting continues ….

  • Sleeping Cat On Maui

    AMauiBlog
    12 May 2012 | 11:52 am
      Have you ever had one of those days when you have so many ideas running in your head, way too many that you end up not doing any of them? I am having one of those moments right now.  I had about 101 posts in mind last night, but I ended up sleeping, like [...]

  • Super Moon Moonset on Maui

    AMauiBlog
    6 May 2012 | 11:26 am
      I woke up at 5 o’clock this morning and when I looked out the window I saw a beautiful moon, the super moon 2012 on it’s way to set on Maui.  I saw it through the same window that I usually take my Maui Sunset photos.  It is pretty cool to see a moonset [...]

  • The Merry Month Of May On Maui

    AMauiBlog
    5 May 2012 | 11:48 am
    Can you believe it’s already May and we are almost in the middle of year 2012?  Sometimes I can’t.  I can’t believe that next month I’d be turning 46. FORTY SIX!  Let’s change the subject, shall we? This month of May is packed with many wonderful events on Maui. It is such as merry month, [...]

  • And Then She Got Addicted to Watching Rescue Videos of Dogs And Following The Life of Some Sweet Italian Greyhounds

    AMauiBlog
    22 Apr 2012 | 1:21 am
    Aloha! Yep, I am still alive!  Want to know what I had been doing instead of blogging? I had been watching rescue videos of Eldad on Facebook  and YouTube, and been hanging out on Facebook with a great group of Italian Greyhound owners, following the exciting stories of various rescue Iggies such as Jojo and Elvis. [...]
 
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    Lavagal

  • Tri Like a Mother

    lavagal
    15 May 2012 | 1:17 pm
    A Photosynth edited with Superimpose to bring two photos together. Baby Portlocks. VFFs. Daughters with surfboard. Chillin’. On Mother’s Day I got myself to Hunakai Park by 7 a.m. for the third day of the first week of my Honolulu Tinman triathlon training with Try Fitness Hawaii. The company’s focus is training for women. I considered joining other groups, but since I knew a few of the women already involved, I felt less intimidated. I like to work out alone. I run alone, I swim alone, I ride my bike alone. When I see other groups on their bikes, I kinda feel a little smug…

  • Time to Build

    lavagal
    8 May 2012 | 11:32 am
    Koko Head Elementary’s Speech Festival Participants; Kid2 is on the left, standing next to the advisor. On Saturday I didn’t get to do my usual bike ride or run or swim at the butt-crack of dawn because Kid2 was in a speech festival at McKinley High School held by the Hawaii state Department of Education. I was braced for hours of boredom. For the record, I had to go to a meeting, then return, but it was far from boring. Hawaii children who make an effort to stand out really are to be commended! I try really hard to be a good mom, but I’m not built for hours of coddling…

  • Why Pinterest?

    lavagal
    1 May 2012 | 6:38 pm
    Pinterest rhymes with interest. So you say it like this: Pin-trist. Like In-trist. Pinterest is not just for women. In fact, there are guys on there who get it. What an awesome place to show what you’re about, what you like, what your dreams are, what your accomplishments are, what your wacked cat is up to. I, too, was reluctant about yet another social media platform to sign onto and forget. I had just gotten over my disenchantment and disengagement with Path, and wasn’t ready to hop on to something else that would require virtual nurturing.   Pinterest on my iPhone today.
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  • Japan, March 2012 pt 1 of 3

    Alan Okami
    7 May 2012 | 4:17 pm
    This year, we been more than gypsies. They got nothin' on us I tell you. Through the end of March, we had officially been away longer than at home. This month marks the only month we've planted our roots here in the 808 State. Trip starts off at HNL airport as we cruise the Japan Airlines Lounge, courtesy of Okubo san. He's the COO of JAL here in Hawaii. Made friends working on the Rainbow for Japan Kids stuff we been doing. Free coffee, pastries and soup. Emphasis on the coffee... Before we knew it, we were in Tokyo Japan. Actually, wasn't quite that fast. 10-1/2 hours til our hotel. Here's…

  • Back to NAMM/Vegas part 2 of 2

    Alan Okami
    29 Apr 2012 | 8:05 pm
    After dining on such wonderful cuisine at Bernini, let's head back to my travels as of late. By the way, Bernini just celebrated their first anniversary and added a few items to their menu. Go check them out and see what I'm raving about. Flashback to January 2012 and we are in Anaheim as we often are that time of the year, attending the annual NAMM show. It's one of the world's largest and arguably best musicial manufacturer's trade show, touching markets from around the world. We're always knocking out business there, but also try to factor in some R&R in the process. In fact, we often…

  • Bernini!

    Alan Okami
    17 Apr 2012 | 3:11 am
    Let's take a break from travels, cause Lord knows I'm tired from traveling. Seems like I've been in a constant state of jet lag lately. so join me as I celebrate a good find here in the local dining scene. True to Hawaii's "small world" nature, of course there's some personal ties here. Come to find, this place is my friend's cousin's place or something like that It was birthday month in the Okami house and my kids got some expensive taste. No McDonald's here. Good stuff, so we headed to Bernini. It's located in the old Sweet Nothings location on Waimanu Street, just a block away from Ala…

  • NAMM Show/Vegas Part 1 of 2

    Alan Okami
    13 Mar 2012 | 2:00 am
    Yeah, I'm in a writing mood. Mostly, I'm caught up with most of my work and I was out sick today. Being the hyper active person I am, I decided to write another post. It's not that I don't have content, in fact, I may too much. Life's been a blur and I can hardly keep pace with it. This year has proven to be more of the same and here's how my adventures began this year: Most new year, we schedule a trip to attend the annual NAMM show in Anaheim (North American Music Manufacturers) It's one of the largest musical expos in the world and arguably the most productive, over Shanghai and Frankfurt.

  • 2012 Good Times a Rollin'

    Alan Okami
    9 Mar 2012 | 1:48 am
    Took my first trip out to Aulani about a month ago and I was quite impressed. Hats off to Disney for being sensitive to Hawaii's culture. I was expecting "Disney-esque" pomp and circumstance, but was delightfully met with a beautiful property. The property is sprawling with waterways, canals and pools that create a whimsical, imaginative setting that only Disney can create. I was tempted to jump in and join in the fun, but that's reserved for paying guests. Be sure to check them out to enjoy all the hotel has to offer. The chefs on property are committed to ensure that the pools are not the…
 
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    Midlife Crisis Hawaii

  • Mommies

    Rodney
    14 May 2012 | 5:31 am
    I hope all the mom’s had a wonderful Mother’s Day.   A bit late, but I thought we’d honor our moms by recalling memories of your mom.  Anything from watching her cook to the way she kept the house organized to things she did that made you laugh.   One of the things I remember was running errands with mom.  We’d hop into her powder blue Plymouth Valiant – the kind with push buttons for drive, reverse, neutral, etc. – and make the rounds around Kailua town.   Mom’s car looked something like this one.   I remember that mom used to…

  • Aloha Mistah Saimin

    Rodney
    10 May 2012 | 4:25 am
      Franz Shiro Matsuo aka “Mistah Saimin” passed away last Thursday at the age of 93.  He was the founder of Shiro’s Saimin restaurants.   But he was also known for the poems he wrote that used to be published in his weekly ads in the Dining Out section of the Sunday newspaper.   Here’s his story:   All his life, Franz Shiro Matsuo had a dream – he wanted to be his own boss and one day run his own restaurant. Growing up as a nissei (second generation Japanese) in Hawaii and being the youngest of four brothers, he was tired of living in the shadow…

  • Introducing… The Kasuals

    Rodney
    7 May 2012 | 4:39 am
      Headlining the 70′s Nightclub Reunion X (Encore) will be The Kasuals!     Here’s a bio on The Kasuals that I got from Robin Kimura of Greenwood:   “KASUALS” OFFICIAL HAWAII BIO (by Danny Perez) “Guam and Hawaii’s Own-The Kasuals” was a band formed on Guam by founding members, Frank Mendiola, Danny Perez and Bob Owen, in the summer of 1971, when Frank had just gotten out of the Army after serving honorably in the Vietnam War and Danny had just graduated from high school. The band’s name was derived from two of the top bands on Guam during the…

  • Do You Remember… Pee Chee Portfolio

    Rodney
    3 May 2012 | 5:37 am
    The famous MLC Pee Chee All Season Portfolio.     The yellow Pee Chee All Season Portfolio was a common American stationery item in the second half of the 20th century, commonly used by students for storing school papers. It was first produced in 1943 by the Western Tablet and Stationery Company of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Pee Chees were later produced by the Mead Corporation. These relatively inexpensive folders were made of card stock and had two internal pockets for the storage of loose leaf paper. The pockets were printed with a variety of reference information including factors for…

  • Remembering… Kapaa Quarry Road

    Rodney
    30 Apr 2012 | 5:33 am
    Talk this past week of the Kapaa Quarry as a potential dump site took me back to when I was growing up in Kailua.  Coconut Grove to be exact with only the Kawai Nui swamp separating us from the Kapaa Quarry.     I remember being able to see – what was at least a mile away – the big 6 story or so building that looked like a huge structure of scaffolding with lights on it.  I’m guessing it was the rock crusher or something.  And at night, it would light up an area darkened by the deserted swamp.   I remember late at night I could hear the air-brakes from the…
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    Saturday Briefing

  • Innovations and Revolutions in Education

    admin
    12 May 2012 | 5:02 am
    BY DR. RICHARD KELLEY — Very recently, I had the opportunity to attend a seminar and presentation by Salman “Sal” Kahn, a 35-year old Bangladeshi-American who, almost singlehandedly, is turning the world of education upside down. By creating new concepts … Continue reading → To read the entire article please click the article title above.

  • Outrigger Guam Resort Host Appreciation Party

    admin
    12 May 2012 | 5:01 am
    BY KRISTIN RAMOS — On Friday, April 27, the Outrigger Guam Resort (OGM) familia (family) celebrated its long awaited and much anticipated Annual Host Appreciation Party. This year’s theme, “Prom Night” was complete with a Royal Court. In addition to … Continue reading → To read the entire article please click the article title above.

  • Outrigger Laguna Phuket Employees Recognized

    admin
    12 May 2012 | 5:01 am
    BY PATCHAREE CHANANTHO (KHUN PAEW) — The Outrigger Laguna Phuket recently recognized employees for their exemplary work: Supervisor of the Quarter • Khun Manasit Phupongpitpat Khun Manasit has been with the property since pre-opening, hired as a Technician. Since that … Continue reading → To read the entire article please click the article title above.

  • Nothing Can Stop the Sand Masters!

    admin
    12 May 2012 | 5:01 am
    By Peter Hopgood — Well, we made it!That’s what I said with a sigh of relief when all was done with the filming of the Travel Channel show “Sand Masters” at Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji in early February. … Continue reading → To read the entire article please click the article title above.

  • WET & WILD Weekend in Waikīkī!

    admin
    12 May 2012 | 5:01 am
    By Conchita Malaqui This past weekend was a whirlwind of activity in Waikīkī for the Waikiki Beach Walk® team! Paws in the Plaza – Waikiki Beach Walk® hosted the second Paws in the Plaza, on May 5. This is a … Continue reading → To read the entire article please click the article title above.
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    Hawaii Real Estate Bizness News

  • Another Sales Meeting?

    admin
    30 Apr 2012 | 3:08 pm
    Happy, happy, joy,joy…!   Who’s bringing coffee? Biz  

  • Open House? *BWAHAHA*

    admin
    25 Apr 2012 | 6:00 pm
    So you want me to sit Open House for your property? No. I will hold “Brokers Open” which is for Realtors to preview your property. But I will not sit an Open House where the general public has access to you home. Why? Let me ask you this: Do you want people you don’t know going through your house checking out your possessions? Sure, you’ve been told to hide your valuables or even remove them during the time your home is on the market. But what about that prescription medication in your bathroom? Hey, those credit card and bank account statements sitting in your desk look good to an…

  • Behind the Scenes: Zootabulous!

    admin
    15 Apr 2012 | 4:03 pm
    A Special Tour of the Honolulu Zoo! A while back I had the treat of a behind the scenes tour of the Honolulu Zoo with the  Bytemarks  gang. Bytemarks is a group of local nerds led by Bert Lum who meet for lunch once a month and take on adventures that most normal peeps don’t get to see. And we are definitely not “normal”   …Bytemarks members range from IT people,  engineers, a librarian, me the token Realtor, photographers and mad scientists. The common ground is that we all share a love of technology. Welcome to the Honolulu Zoo! Our Zoo tour was led by Tommy Higashino, a…

  • A Short Sale is not a transaction done by an agent under 5 feet tall…

    admin
    23 Dec 2011 | 2:33 pm
    What is a Short Sale?   This short video explains a brief overview of a Short Sale. It’s really, really short!  Aloha, Biz  

  • Insecurity: It’s not just in your head…

    admin
    20 Nov 2011 | 3:03 pm
    Not Home for the Holidays? Follow these security tips!   Do you know what to do to protect your home from the bad guys? Even if you are not traveling this Holiday Season, here are some tips to make you home less attractive to thieves. Keep the baddies away fom your stuff!   Infographic courtesy of ProtectYourHome.com Check their great site out for more valuable info, and have a safe home! Aloha, Biz  
 
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    Living in Hawaii - Moving to Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Big Island

  • Guide to Maui – Free PDF

    AimforAwesome@gmail.com (Vern L.)
    9 May 2012 | 7:18 pm
    I’ve been writing back and forth with Jon Blum of MauiHawaii.org for the last couple of days. He built a 400+ page website full of tips for those living on, and visiting, the amazing island of Maui – my favorite, coincidentally. If you recently moved to Maui, or plan on visiting, you should have Jon’s [...]

  • Living Large in Hawaii

    AimforAwesome@gmail.com (Vern L.)
    7 May 2012 | 11:51 pm
    There’s nothing like living large. Here (below) you can have a lovely 2 bedroom – 2 bath home that looks like it’s perched on a sea cliff – with 4500 acres of land – for just 55 Million USD. If you think about it – it sounds like the deal of the century – 4500 [...]

  • Living on Big Island, Hawaii for 7 Months

    AimforAwesome@gmail.com (Vern L.)
    23 Apr 2012 | 11:14 am
    Living on Big Island, Hawaii is something I have not done. I’ve thought about it, but I have not been able to get a good feel for it. The videos that I’ve seen just don’t give me enough of the big picture about the island to decide if it’s somewhere I would consider along with [...]

  • Living in Hawaii Forum

    AimforAwesome@gmail.com (Vern L.)
    22 Apr 2012 | 11:39 pm
    I’ve spent so much time thinking about whether to have a Hawaii forum here at AimforAwesome.com – and if so, what topics to include… it’s a hard decision. Hard because it will take a toll on the server. Hard because it will take moderation – I don’t have much time to spend moderating posts and [...]

  • Why Live in Hawaii? The Beaches!

    AimforAwesome@gmail.com (Vern L.)
    21 Apr 2012 | 10:39 pm
    At 12 years old, in the middle of the Allegheny Forest in Pennsylvania during deer hunting season, after having sat in the 18 degree freezing air for 12+ hours without seeing my uncles that said they were coming back for me in 4 hours – I realized something. I am not staying in the cold [...]
 
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  • Musings: On This and That

    15 May 2012 | 3:51 am
    Brilliant Venus has slipped into a cloud patch, the crickets are chirping and three times this evening I heard the wheezing honk-bray of the Newell's shearwaters — the adults coming in to nest. Crews have been working to underground the utility lines at Kealia, so hopefully soon the birds will have one less death trap to navigate. When I drive by the construction and see all the guys working, I wonder if the “buck the fird” folks realize the `A`o are providing jobs for their family and friends.Workers at Makaweli Poi in Waimea are looking at losing their jobs — and westside taro…

  • Musings: Gleanings

    11 May 2012 | 12:40 pm
    It's Friday and I've got a busy day ahead, so I thought I'd skip the news — aside from referring you to this article, in which the Navy finally admits the sonar and explosives used in local war games are more dangerous to marine mammals than previously claimed — and turn it over to visuals.

  • Musings: Duck and Cover

    10 May 2012 | 4:32 pm
    “It looks amazing,” enthused Dan, one of those empty-headed announcers over on Hawaii News Now.“Yeah, it's pretty cool stuff,” gushed government propagandist, I mean, “broadcast journalist” Ramsay Wharton, who then proceeded to give Raytheon's SM-3 Block IB's kinetic warhead a glowing, and totally unquestioning, plug.The news: PMRF launched another missile from Kauai last night and Raytheon's gear shot it down. Ramsay's spin: Gee, isn't war and America and all that exploding stuff grand? Almost as an aside, Ramsay — a failed GOP Congressional candidate — tosses in,…

  • Musings: Prosecutors Lawyer Up

    10 May 2012 | 2:15 pm
    Responding to what County Attorney Al Castillo termed “a very unusual and special circumstance,” the Kauai County Council last night agreed to spend up to $15,000 on a private attorney to handle Prosecutor Shaylene Iseri-Carvalho's POHAKU problems..Council Chair Jay Furfaro took pains to note the special counsel would be representing the prosector's office in a civil, rather than criminal, defense.But from the limited exchange that occurred in public session, it appeared the county does not yet know whether criminal violations have occurred. It also seemed, from Al's comments, that…

  • Musings: Paradox in Paradise

    9 May 2012 | 2:20 pm
    “So how's your day going?” read the text I sent to a friend this morning.“Oh, just another day in paradox,” he texted back.So true. Here we are, in one of the most beautiful and ecologically fragile spots on Earth, yet we've got RIMPAC, the world's biggest war games headed our way this summer. And they're gonna be even bigger than last time, cuz the Pacific is now the hate mongers hot spot.Ironically, the most destructive force on the planet is trying to minimize its carbon footprint by using a few ships powered by biofuels to carry out the wanton wasting of life and limb, land…
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    Baron's Blog

  • Hawaii, Connecticut or California? Which would you choose?

    Baron
    10 May 2012 | 6:23 am
    Shot an assignment for the New York Times last week. If you've got $700,000 burning a hole in your pocket here's a place in Volcano you can pick-up and even get $1K back in change.

  • Facebook designers listen-up, a little drop shadow goes a long way

    Baron
    8 Feb 2012 | 8:17 pm
    Facebook pushed upon its users a number of design changes. A new Timeline, condensed commenting and other things some of which I’m okay with, some are bothersome, others I hate. One thing I hate is how they recently decided to display a users photos. It doesn’t feel right. See examples below.

  • Yet another badly written House Bill that would hurt Public Access TV

    Baron
    7 Feb 2012 | 5:24 pm
    You can view the letter I wrote below to the House members from the Big Island. This is in regards to House Bill 2654 going before committee today. You can view the bill and submit testimony at http://tinyurl.com/hb2654 From: Baron Sekiya Subject: I oppose House Bill 2654 as currently written Date: February 7, 2012 12:58:12 PM HST To: Jerry [...]

  • Bad legislation would silence community voices in the state

    Baron
    6 Feb 2012 | 5:24 am
    By Baron Sekiya President of Na Leo ‘O Hawai‘i Public Access Television Feburary 5, 2012 ACTION ALERT! YOUR VOICE ON THE BIG ISLAND COULD BE SILENCED BY LEGISLATION! Legislation that would silence Public Access Community TV has been introduced by Big Island Representative Bob Herkes with the backing of Cable TV giant Oceanic Time-Warner. The [...]

  • My last sunset of 2011 is someone’s sunrise for 2012

    Baron
    31 Dec 2011 | 9:46 am
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  • Hearty Mexican Casserole

    gigihawaii
    16 May 2012 | 5:01 am
    I made this wonderful Mexican casserole last night.  Hubby, daughter, and I loved it.  You can find the recipe here: http://thesouthernladycooks.com/2012/01/21/hearty-mexican-casserole/ I chose not to make the cornbread topping, but simply sprinkled shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top of the casserole after it was cooked.  I didn’t broil the cheese, either. Tip: To prevent flatulence, always rinse the black beans in a colander first. You will love the aroma and flavor of this entrée. Cheers!

  • Fun with the surgeon

    gigihawaii
    15 May 2012 | 5:01 am
    David and I pose in front of Aloha Stadium prior to the UH vs. Fresno State football game in 2007. Yesterday, I had my final visit with the handsome surgeon, who operated on my umbilical hernia.  All is well:  the redness is gone and my navel is healing.  I am to continue to take Augmentin (antibiotic) as prescribed.  (I have had no side-effects, by the way, despite NOT consuming yogurt or probiotics.)  I asked him why the navel was so hard.  He said that when the internal inflammation subsides, the area will soften.  The mesh patch was implanted deep, not close to the surface.

  • David’s first manicure

    gigihawaii
    14 May 2012 | 5:01 am
    At an office party a few weeks ago, my husband’s boss happened to sit next to him and glance at his hands.  ”David,” he announced, “you need a manicure!”  True, David’s fingernails were so long his nails curled upwards, and his cuticles looked ragged. When he came home and relayed what was said, I told David that we should go to the nail salon together.  And that’s what we did yesterday.  We each saw a different technician. Here is the result of David’s manicure: Note how osteoarthritis has ravaged some of his fingers.  Also note…

  • Lisa graduates from college

    gigihawaii
    13 May 2012 | 5:01 am
    Finally, after many years of dedication and perseverance, my younger daughter, Lisa, graduated yesterday from the University of Hawaii with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology (the study of movement of the human body).  Hopefully, all those classes in science and math will pay off for her, as she will leave in June for three years of graduate school in Nevada.  David and I will be so thrilled when she becomes a board-certified physical therapist. Here are some photos of the graduation ceremony, which was held in the sports arena on campus: Some graduates decorated their caps so that…

  • Grateful for family

    gigihawaii
    12 May 2012 | 5:01 am
    Anthuriums from the Big Island of Hawaii.  Hattie’s gift. Lisa is so fortunate to have David as her father.  He was able to reduce the quote for shipping her car to California from $1,100 to $500, simply by asking his friend for a better quote.  Wow, incredible!  It truly helps to have connections through one’s employment. Today, Lisa will graduate from UH with a BS in Kinesiology (the study of movement of the human body).  Unfortunately, I will be unable to attend the ceremony, because I still am not strong enough to stand and walk for long periods of time.  David will take…
 
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    Pacific Aviation Museum Official Blog

  • Douglas C-47/DC-3 “Cheeky Charlie”

    pam5479
    7 May 2012 | 9:55 am
    Douglas C-47/DC-3 “Cheeky Charley” Twin-engine Military Transport and Cargo Aircraft with a Crew of Three Figure 1: The Cheeky Charley in Hawaii, in Military Camouflage Source: www.oldprops.ukhome.net Key Points The C-47 “Gooney Bird” was a military version of the Douglas DC-3, which entered service in 1936. The DC-3 is one of the most important transport aircraft of all time. More than 16,000 civilian and military versions of the DC-3 were built. C-47s could carry 28 passengers or 6,000 pounds of cargo, at a cruising speed of 160 mph, over a range of up to 1,600 miles. Civilian DC-3s…

  • How fast was the Zero?

    pam5479
    9 Apr 2012 | 3:10 pm
    Perspective When American pilots first encountered the Zero, they were stunned. The Zero had nearly complete initial dominance. This dominance is sometimes attributed to the A6M’s high speed. In reality, however, the Zero was rather modest in straight-line speed, with a maximum speed for the A6M2 Model 21 of about 317 mph to 332 mph at the critical altitude of about 16,000 feet. In addition, the Zero was not very good in dives and had severe maneuverability limitations at speeds above about 180 mph. The Zero’s great strengths were really its maneuverability at moderate speed, its…

  • Douglas A3D/A-3 Skywarrior

    pam5479
    12 Mar 2012 | 7:25 pm
    Nuclear Strike, Tanker, Reconnaissance, and Electronic Warfare Aircraft Figure 1: Our Skywarrior (S/N 144867) in its Original Form Key Points Called the A3D Skywarrior from 1956 to 1962. Redesignated the A-3 Skywarrior in 1962. First intended use: nuclear attack bomber. Later used as tactical strike bomber, electronic warfare, reconnaissance, and tanker aircraft. Called “the Whale,” it was the heaviest aircraft every to take off from an aircraft carrier. However, only slightly heavier than the later F-14. Served extensively in Vietnam, initially as bombers but later in electronic warfare,…

  • Our CH-53D Sea Stallion

    pam5479
    21 Feb 2012 | 3:58 pm
    CH-53s at a Forward Aerial Refueling Point (FARP) Pacific Aviation Museum’s newest aircraft is a Sikorsky CH-53D Sea Stallion, S/N 157173. The CH-53 has been the Marines’ heavy lift helicopter since the days of the Vietnam War. Our aircraft was commissioned in December 1969 and quickly went to Vietnam. It crashed on October 10, 1970 but was retrieved and placed back in service. Since then, this bird has served in most major conflicts, most recently in Afghanistan. Until its recent retirement, it belonged to Heavy Marine Helicopter Squadron HMH-363 at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe…

  • The Control Tower on Ford Island – Building S84 (Article II)

    pam5479
    6 Dec 2011 | 7:47 pm
    2010 December 2, 2011                 Both Tora, Tora, Tora and Pearl Harbor prominently featured the tall red and white control tower on Ford Island. This article looks at the history of the control tower and its recent stabilization. This is the second in a series of articles on Ford Island as it existed on December 7, 1941. Jumping right to the control tower is taking things a bit out of order. However, with the unveiling of the renovated control tower scheduled for December 7, 2011, it is the right time to look at this historic building. Building…
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    Career Changers| Career Changers blog, staradvertiser.com | Honolulu, Hawaii

  • Weds. Job Fair Alert!

    Rich Figel
    14 May 2012 | 1:50 pm
    More signs the economy is on an upswing: there will be over 170 employers at the WorkForce job fair on Weds., May 16, 9 am to 3 pm at the Neal Blaisdell Center --and they're not just looking for entry level people, according to Beth Busch, the event organizer and president of Success Advertising Hawaii. She says the number of exhibitors has increased 10 percent over last year, and many are now in the market for management personnel. To pre-register, click here. National statistics show that 2.1 million people QUIT jobs in March -- which is a positive sign, because most were able to find…

  • I Fought the Law... and Won

    Rich Figel
    10 May 2012 | 8:13 pm
    Back in March I blogged about getting nailed for doing just over 35 mph on a 4-lane major street in Kailua that is supposed to have a 25 mph speed limit... which bugged me because the police set up their radar gun in an area where you first go up an incline, then go downhill on a straight stretch where there are no pedestrian crossings or intersections. As I wrote in that post, I returned to the scene and took video of the street and the two cops who were playing tag team, pulling over car and after car -- while letting some speeders go scot-free if they slammed on their breaks upon seeing…

  • May 5 Hina Mauka fundraiser

    Rich Figel
    3 May 2012 | 2:38 pm
    Sorry for the short notice, but I've been busy wrapping the new May episode of Career Changers TV, which premieres Thurs. night at 9:30 pm on OC16 (approximate time since it's following high school softball). In any event, here's the scoop on the Hina Mauka Luau on Sat., May 5 from 4 to 8 pm: Onolicious kau kau at the Lu'au for friends, families and alumni.  Under the stars at Hina Mauka we'll have Hawaiian food, hula and live music by Mount Keala. Tickets are $25, and can be bought at Hina Mauka from Evon 384-3873, Helen L. 447-5270, Helen S.U. 447-5258, or with a mail-in form (click here).

  • Stage Fright

    Rich Figel
    23 Apr 2012 | 4:42 pm
    Levon Helm of The Band passed away on April 19. He was a great drummer with a distinctive voice, played multiple instruments and acted as well. That's him singing lead on "The Weight" and "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down." But whenever I think about The Band, the song that sticks in my mind is "Stage Fright," which conveys the kind of feelings I have about writing for an audience. Some people -- like Levon -- seem completely at ease performing in front of crowds or cameras. Not me. Even when I wrote for newspapers, I'd get nervous about what readers would say the next day... or not say.

  • Guns Versus Cameras

    Rich Figel
    13 Apr 2012 | 8:16 pm
    At heart, I'm a libertarian who doesn't want government meddling in my personal affairs -- unless what I or someone else does may harm others. I also believe in the free market system... up to a point. There are too many crooks and greedy bastards out there who will game the system, or take advantage of decent hard-working people just to make more money. When it comes to law and order, however, my liberal values become compromised. The national debate over the Trayvon Martin "self defense" shooting and local news about criminal activity around Otto Cake in Chinatown are two sides of the same…
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    Political Radar

  • A-Team

    ddepledge
    15 May 2012 | 3:21 pm
    Andy Winer, who was the campaign manager for U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka during his successful primary against former congressman Ed Case in 2006, has joined U.S. Rep. Mazie Hirono’s Senate campaign as a senior advisor. Hirono has assembled many of the same key advisors who helped Akaka fend off Case for her August primary against Case. Betsy Lin, Hirono’s chief of staff and campaign manager, was field director for the Akaka campaign. Elisa Yadao, who is helping with communications and debates, did similar work for Akaka. Winer, who has been working at the National Oceanic and…

  • Fives

    ddepledge
    14 May 2012 | 10:03 pm
    Two public-sector interests — the Hawaii State Teachers Association and the County of Kauai — were in the top five for lobbying expenses from January through February, according to the state Ethics Commission. The period covers the first part of the 60-day legislative session. Here are the biggest spenders: *Altria Client Services (tobacco) — $48,410 *Visa, Inc. — $37,500 *Hawaii State Teachers Association — $29,582 *Hawaii Medical Service Association — $27,450 *County of Kauai — $25,000

  • Liu again

    B.J. Reyes
    13 May 2012 | 3:13 am
    (Star-Advertiser file photo) Ted Liu, the former director of the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism in Gov. Linda Lingle’s administration, was again elected by fellow Republicans to serve as the state party’ national committeeman. Liu defeated former state party chairman Willes Lee by a 169-137 vote by delegates at Saturday’s Hawaii Republican Party State Convention. It was the second time the two faced off for the position. Saturday’s vote was watched closely because Liu had defeated Lee in January by a single vote as the party filled the…

  • IT draft

    ddepledge
    8 May 2012 | 3:33 pm
    The Abercrombie administration on Tuesday released the draft of its information technology overhaul and asked for public comment through June 1. Sanjeev “Sonny” Bhagowalia, the state’s chief information officer, is leading the effort to replace the state’s aging and outdated technology infrastructure over the next several years. Here are the goals: Governance and Management Methodologies – The life-cycle management of processes and policies that guide the management and oversight of the state’s portfolio of business transformation and IT investments, acquisitions and…

  • Geography data

    ddepledge
    7 May 2012 | 8:04 pm
    The Center for Responsive Politics has an interesting breakdown of campaign fundraising data in Hawaii’s U.S. Senate race. Former Gov. Linda Lingle, the leading Republican candidate, has raised 42 percent of her campaign money from Hawaii and 58 percent on the mainland, according to the group’s research. U.S. Rep. Mazie Hirono has collected 72 percent in Hawaii and 28 percent on the mainland. Former congressman Ed Case, Hirono’s rival in the Democratic primary, has brought in 77 percent from Hawaii and 23 percent from the mainland. The research is based on contributions…
 
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    Small Talk| Small Talk | Diane Ako | staradvertiser.com | Honolulu, Hawaii

  • Crusty cat

    Diane Ako
    16 May 2012 | 6:00 am
    Olivia and I enjoy breakfast on the lanai when we're not in a terrible rush to get out the door. The cat joins us and tries to partake, so we share our toast with her. Ocho likes the crust, which works out really well since a lot of kids - mine included - don't like the crust. Good old Ocho One morning Olivia gave Ocho more than the usual amount. "Hoo, look at that! She's going to be a faaaat cat tomorrow!" Olivia chuckled. "That's not how it works, Sweetie. She won't just get fat overnight," I corrected. "You'd have to overfeed her for days and days and days in a row before you see a change,…

  • Phoning mommy

    Diane Ako
    14 May 2012 | 6:04 am
    When I go to jujitsu at night, once or twice a week at best, Olivia often raises hell. There is some separation anxiety going on in which many times, I'm tempted to stay home. "Don't go! Don't go! Stay home! Nooooooo!" Olivia will whine and cry. Every parenting manual will advise you to make it a quick, clean break and that the child will stop whimpering within five minutes. This is accurate. The sitter always says Olivia stops a few minutes after we drive off. Still, this plays right into the working mother's guilt. I feel terrible, and I will often get into the car and ask Claus, "Should I…

  • Spiffies Cleaning and Teething Wipes

    Diane Ako
    11 May 2012 | 6:09 am
    Teething, soothing sore gums, and getting creative with ways to get your toddler to brush before bed are challenges every parent faces. I use an electric toothbrush, which seems to have worked so far, because Olivia hasn't had a cavity yet. I recently heard about two new products, Spiffies and I Can Brush, both created by pediatrician Ray Wagner, MD. Spiffies Cleaning and Teething Wipes are individually packaged towelettes containing a xylitol rich formula, which the makers say have shown to be therapeutic for reducing bacteria in the mouth, as lower bacteria levels means fewer or no…

  • UH Manoa KIDS FIRST! Film Festival

    Diane Ako
    9 May 2012 | 6:10 am
    The University of Hawaii at Manoa's Outreach College presents a free summer festival for families called Kids First! Film Festival. Now in its sixth year, the award-winning event returns with another summer of quality family fun. KIDS FIRST! gives young people the excitement and thrill of attending a film festival just for them, at an affordable price for all the family -- free! My family and I attended a couple films in previous summers and enjoyed the experience. There are heaps of other children so if mine got wiggly or loud, nobody gave stink eye. It's in a cool, dark auditorium in the…

  • Couple Offers Tips for Love and Happiness

    Diane Ako
    7 May 2012 | 6:00 am
    Barack and Michelle do it. Brad and Angelina do it. John and Yoko did it. How? As the divorce rate hovers near an estimated 50 percent in the United States, many blame career stress as a major cause of separations. But somehow some couples grow stronger, especially when they work together. One couple who have worked together for nearly a decade in the stressful world of theater, producing Off-Broadway plays, has decided to share their secrets. “In part, it is because we work together that our bond has strengthened after 10 years of marriage,” says Jamillah Lamb, co-author along with her…
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  • Feedback

    dreardon
    8 May 2012 | 3:56 am
    >> Regarding Monday’s column on the logjam of high school state championships, Matt Hogland suggests moving the boys volleyball tournament from spring back to fall. I think that’s a good idea, but the tournament used to be in the fall. It was moved to the spring to be in line with the college men’s volleyball season. >> A friend who wants to remain anonymous had this to say about mid-major conferences: Man, more and more it seems like the MWC, CUSA et al are like Ross Dress For Less ‹ the bargain bin of discontinued lines and slightly damaged merchandise. >> This is from…

  • Andy Ganigan has died

    dreardon
    2 May 2012 | 3:55 pm
    Boxer Andy Ganigan, 59, one of the greatest sports figures in Hawaii history, died today in Las Vegas. As a world champion, he was an inspiration to many, many people in Hawaii … especially those in his hometown of Waipahu and those of Filipino heritage. There have been many great boxers from Hawaii over the decades, including several other world champions. But something about Ganigan always set him apart for me. As I wrote two years ago, he was my generation’s B.J. Penn.

  • Heikoti Fakava, RIP … Frustration

    dreardon
    1 May 2012 | 6:40 pm
    Saddened to hear of the death of former Moanalua High School and University of Hawaii football star Heikoti Fakava. Fakava, who played for the Rainbows in the late 1980s, was one of the toughest college running backs I’ve ever seen. Fakava was No. 72 in the Star-Bulletin’s series on the top 100 football players in UH history in 2009. Here’s the feature on Fakava that Jason Kaneshiro wrote for the series. *** Sometimes athletes, coaches and fans do stupid things because they lose their cool in the heat of a tense game, or because they are frustrated over an outcome. Amare…

  • If there is no Pro Bowl …

    dreardon
    26 Apr 2012 | 1:46 pm
    … we will miss it, but life will go on. Not as we know it for one day in late January or early February. But remember, we survived the Pro Bowl disappearing for a year in 2010. If I remember correctly, the sun did rise again the next day. Also, if the NFL does suspend or eliminate the Pro Bowl, that doesn’t mean Hawaii shouldn’t try to continue its relationship with the league. If the St. Louis Rams are willing to give up one home regular-season game a year to play in England, how difficult would it be to entice a West Coast team (all of which are popular here) to play in…

  • “It’s more than just yourself out there”

    dreardon
    26 Apr 2012 | 12:08 am
    I feel energized and smarter today, and thanks for that goes to the high school student journalists of Hawaii. I look forward to joining them each year at the Hawaii Publishers Association luncheon honoring them. This year the HPA mixed students and advisors instead of having them at specific tables by schools. That was a great idea, since part of being a journalist is meeting new people and picking their brains, and anyone who wants to succeed as a reporter must overcome being shy. I enjoyed getting to know the people at my table: Isa Hastings (Mid-Pacific), Dylan Godsey (Kamehameha), Greg…
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  • Ban on Endangered Fish

    PacificNetwork.tv
    16 May 2012 | 12:09 pm
    Ban on Endangered Fish Yay! for Whole Foods and their decision to ban endangered fish. For more information on what's happening to our oceans, source of so much of our food, check out this Mother Jones article, "Why Seafood Guides Can't Save our Troubled Seas" -- http://www.motherjones.com/tom-philpott/2012/05/seafood-guides-callum-roberts For more video visit www.pacificnetwork.tv

  • Menchanko-Tei

    PacificNetwork.tv
    15 May 2012 | 10:03 pm
    Menchanko-Tei Noodles are ranked #1 according to the Fukuoka Newspaper and Menchanko-Tei restaurants have gained fame all the way to New York city. I attended the Honolulu opening (moving from Waikiki) to a more local area to experience the taste of Hakata (Fukuoka) - Yosenabe (Hot Pots), Ramen, Tonkatsu, Oden, meat and seafood dishes prepared in their unique style. Ok I love noodles and these noodles were really good... fresh, not over cooked, though you do your own cooking at the table. The sake is well priced and generous portions. The dessert of the day was "organic", a custard with…

  • De Lign - Penguins

    PacificNetwork.tv
    10 May 2012 | 1:17 pm
    De Lign - Penguins Another great ad.

  • De Lijn - Crabs

    PacificNetwork.tv
    10 May 2012 | 1:15 pm
    De Lijn - Crabs So creative! From CreativeConspiracyCC -- a clever advertisement for a Belgian bus company. Thanks to Yunus Peer for sending our way. For more creative stuff visit us at www.PacificNetwork.tv

  • Doggie Dilemma

    PacificNetwork.tv
    9 May 2012 | 1:02 pm
    Doggie Dilemma The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has been studying a recent salmonella outbreak in humans possibly traced to Diamond Pet Foods' dog food. They've identified some affected food manufactured in South Carolina but salmonella has been reported in 14 people across nine states. The location and number of affected people: Alabama (1), Connecticut (1), Michigan (1), Missouri (3), North Carolina (3), New Jersey (1), Ohio (2), Pennsylvania (1), and Virginia (1). Not sure if Hawaii could even be included in the survey. (Not so long ago I went in to an emergency room…
 
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  • On the way to better government

    Jay Fidell
    9 May 2012 | 1:11 am
    Until now, State Chief Information Officer Sonny Bhagowalia has been in relatively low profile. But that changed on Friday in the big conference room on the Fifth Floor of the Square Building. Friday was a special gathering of the tech industry, people who would be interested and excited by a new information technology plan for the state. And they were. Sonny got here last year. He's in a special situation created by a grant from Pierre Omidyar, working directly with the governor's office to rebuild out state IT infrastructure. No surprise but rebuilding is long overdue. He has found a system…

  • Hawaii needs access to higher broadband speeds

    Jay Fidell
    1 May 2012 | 8:23 am
    Broadband is Hawaii’s gateway to the universe, and don’t forget it. Used to be in the late 1990s that we had among the fastest speeds in the world, but that slipped in the Lingle administration and is no longer the case. Fact is that broadband doesn’t come down from heaven like cargo cult, we have to work for it, and we have to work to keep up with the speeds or we fall behind. Speed costs. Not only the cost of fiber, which Oceanic Time Warner and Hawaiian Telcom have been putting in over the past few years, but also hardware, expensive black boxes that connect to the fiber. We have…

  • The press weighs in on Rail - April 26th

    Jay Fidell
    18 Apr 2012 | 12:31 pm
    The press will weigh in on Rail on Thursday April 26th. Here's a video about the program. [There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] Join us at the next ThinkTech Hawaii Venture Capital Association luncheon on April 26, 2012 at the Plaza Club 20th Floor from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. for a great conversation about “Transportation in Hawaii, The press weighs in on Rail.” Rail is the largest public works project ever undertaken in Hawaii and will affect all of us. With that in mind, we plan an examination into the subject from a different…

  • Just suppose Best Buy closes

    Jay Fidell
    11 Apr 2012 | 3:51 am
    Last week, Best Buy announced they would close 50 of their stores by 2013. It’s not clear if that includes Hawaii’s two Best Buy stores, but if Best Buy does close 50 stores that would leave 1,105 stores in the U.S. and 185 stores in China under the company's “Five Star” brand. In the announcement, Best Buy said they were closing these stores to “lower costs,” and they projected their savings to be $250 million in 2013 and a total savings of $800 million by 2015. But Best Buy plans to open the very same number of stores in China during the same period. So it’s got to be more…

  • Let's build green roofs in Kakaako

    Jay Fidell
    3 Apr 2012 | 1:17 am
    Governor Neil Abercrombie brought his wife Nancie Caraway to the ThinkTech-HVCA Kakaako Arising program at the Plaza Club on March 22nd. They stayed and participated in the program through the end, and that was a big part of the magic of it. It became a kind of salon on Kakaako, and one of our best programs. While the Governor was making his opening remarks, Nancie came up to the podium and whispered something to him. A moment later he said we should not forget to include “green roofs” on the roofs of Kakaako. This reference to urban gardening was oft repeated and became a thread in the…
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    Hawaiian Isles Tennis Line| Hawaii Isles Tennis Line blog | staradvertiser.com | Honolulu, Hawaii

  • Community Revitalization: A Clean Sweep

    Leilani Magee
    12 May 2012 | 8:45 am
    Leilani Magee, Dianne Ward, Beth Hoban, and Paul Jurcsak April 28, 2012 was another momentous day for Palolo District Park as Hawaiian Isles Tennis (HIT) and its powerhouse network converged on the park grounds for HIT's Community Revitalization program. Major partners including the Department of Parks and Recreation, Rotary Club of Honolulu Sunset, Costco, The Forward Foundation, Babolat, and HEAD partnered with HIT to clean up the park. The clean sweep covered areas such as the tennis courts, grassy fields and parking lots. Gary Cabato, Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation…

  • Miyagi's Equipment goes to the Community

    Leilani Magee
    8 Apr 2012 | 3:31 pm
    Jill Miyagi, widow of Brian Miyagi, donates her husband's tennis equipment and apparel to the Equipment and Apparel Recycling Program conducted by HIT. The equipment is used by students of public middle schools playing at public parks, in gyms and blacktops. Equipment also goes to a youth correctional facility. "I think Brian is smiling down on us now and that he'd be happy to know his gear is going to help others."

  • HTL: Hawaii Pono Best of Ladies' A

    Leilani Magee
    1 Apr 2012 | 3:57 am
    Juanita Jacobsen (R), Honolulu Tennis League (HTL) Women's A Division Representative, with Chickadee Moniz, Captain of the Women's A Champion team, Hawaii Pono. HTL Playoffs were played at the Keehi Lagoon public tennis courts on March 25, 2012. "It's been a good season. I've witnessed demonstrations of sportsmanship, seen the spirit of aloha flow amongst the players, watched many a warm embrace, followed by hard fought matches. We see the younger players with the older ones, on the same team, on the same side of the net, and against each other. Yes, it's been a good season." - Juanita…

  • Return of Service: Honolulu Sunset Rotary in Palolo

    Leilani Magee
    19 Feb 2012 | 5:22 am
    Before After Within the space of four hours on Saturday, February 11, 2011, Palolo Valley District Park and Recreation Center tennis court area were helped to shine like a polished gem reflecting the light of the afternoon sun. Honolulu Sunset Rotary Club, Costco, Babolat, HEAD/Penn, members from the Department of Parks and Recreation, the State government, and Hawaiian Isles Tennis (HIT) came together on a Saturday morning for a Park Clean Up Day and to work as one. Before After Hawaiian Isles Tennis’ strategy to revitalize the park tennis area was four fold, including painting, collecting…

  • Remarkable Females in Tennis: The Kelley Women

    Leilani Magee
    19 Feb 2012 | 3:19 am
    Jenny Kelley and daughter Jane Kelley made a bit of family and national history by winning the bronze ball (3rd place) at the most recent (Oct '11) USTA Mother/Daughter Clay Nationals held in West Palm Beach, CA. Here they are, featured in a WPTV News Channel 5  video clip.
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    Be Strong Live Long| Be Strong Live Long blog, staradvertiser.com | Honolulu, Hawaii

  • Fitness Fads - Paleo Diet

    Lori Okami
    12 May 2012 | 12:29 pm
    Fads have found their way into so much more than just fashion. Nowadays, they are commonplace in the fitness world.  With every guru claiming to have the latest-greatest-newest and best method to lose weight and get in shape, it’s difficult to sift through what is true and what is just another attempt to profit off of the ignorant masses who are eager to get fit quickly.  In this series we hope to offer a balanced and researched perspective that will open your eyes to the facts of common fitness fads. We will examine everything from diets to fitness programs, and weight loss supplements…

  • Makiki Valley Loop Trail

    Lori Okami
    2 May 2012 | 10:21 am
    Life has been pretty hectic and I finally had time for a quick escape into the woods. I can’t believe after all these years I missed such a convenient hike—right in Makiki. This is a short and easy hike that’s right in town. Just head up Makiki Heights Drive and park outside of the Hawaii Nature Center. You’ll get a little warm up trodding from the hiker’s parking lot to the start of the trail. It is a well-marked hike that leaves little room for getting lost—unless you are one who likes to create your own path. Head over the bridge in back of the Center and you will pass a cute…

  • 2012 Stingrey Classic

    Lori Okami
    7 Apr 2012 | 5:31 pm
    Good Friday was a full day of beautiful bodies strutting the stage in Rey and Pebblz Ronquilio’s top notched show for Bodybuilding, Physique, Figure and Bikini contestants. The Jr. Stingrey young men opened the show and, I must admit, they posed like seasoned veterans. Hats off to these high schoolers. Keep it up! In the Men’s Novice division, there were 5 lightweight, 10 middleweight and 5 heavyweight competitors. Here are the winners in each division: Lightweight: 1st place – Edgar Agonias, Jr. 2nd place – Bradley Ramos 3rd place – Sheldon Goya Middleweight: 1st place – Justin…

  • Beverage of Choice

    Lori Okami
    24 Mar 2012 | 1:49 am
    Living an active and healthy lifestyle requires us to make daily choices as to what we put in our body.  When we “diet”, we mainly think about what food we eat: if something is low fat, if it has too many carbohydrates, or if there is enough protein.  However, few people think about what to drink.  Water seems to be the most obvious choice, and yes, it is the best.  But how harmful can a soda or especially a diet soda be?  The answer to this just might surprise you. The soft drink industry is enormous, in fact there are over 109 different sodas in the US alone; and that’s not even…

  • Mana Barbell – Time to Get Serious!

    Lori Okami
    10 Mar 2012 | 1:39 pm
    My recent visit to Mana Barbell lead me to reminisce back to the old Power Pit days. It was simpler times when there was only one powerlifting organization, the sport was just beginning to take hold here, and Hawaii had a lot of world class lifters. We had the sport supported from the high school level with gyms like Bret’s Gym in Kailua and Fudge’s Gym in Mililani, schools like Kaiser High School and Kamehameha Schools, and great promoters like Gus Rethwich, Francis Silva, and Bret Medeiros putting on recognized events that brought all of the top lifters out of the woodwork. It was a…
 
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    Show and Tell Hawai'i| Show and Tell Hawai’i blog, staradvertiser.com | Honolulu, Hawaii

  • 'H50' finale wins hour, sets up third season

    Wayne Harada
    15 May 2012 | 2:43 pm
    The finale of “Hawaii Five-0” won its 9 p.m. hour Monday (May 14), leading the pack with a 2.7 rating in the coveted 18 to 49 demographics and a viewership of 11.3 million. The CBS show, themed “Ua Hala (Death in the Family)," was the lone in the slot drama this week, because its chief contender , ABC’s “Castle,” ended its season a week ago and the network filled the time with “Bachelorette,” a 90-minute reality show starting at 8:30 p.m., which pulled a 2.5 adult demo. NBC’s “Smash” followed with a 1.8 adult demo. So Steve McGarrett (Alex O'Loughlin, looking and playing…

  • An aloha message from the 'Five-0' gang

    Wayne Harada
    14 May 2012 | 2:43 pm
    On the morning (May 14) of the finale of season two finale, the cast of CBS' “Hawaii Five-0” has posted an online video to bid fans a fond aloha. Taped on the final day of filming, the brief behind-the-scenes clip includes kibitzing, lei, hugs, even skateboarding. The excerpted aloha messages: Alex O’Loughlin (Steve McGarrett): “This is our last night on season two, it’s my last scene. We’re all really happy to finish up and have a summer break. We’re also stoked for coming back in season three.” Daniel Dae Kim (Chin Ho Kelly): “It’s been a crazy wild ride. What we’re…

  • Not enough punch in McGarrett's 'Five-0' return

    Wayne Harada
    8 May 2012 | 12:17 pm
    Despite the return of Alex O’Loughlin as Steve McGarrett in full glory, CBS’ Island-based “Hawaii Five-0” could not win its Monday 9 p.m. (10 p.m. Mainland) slot on May 7, playing second-fiddle to ABC’s “Castle.” O’Loughlin, absent from a new “Five-0” episode for about seven weeks, including the crossover two-show arc with “NCIS: Los Angeles,” had a frisky, treacherous homecoming in a Yakuza-themed episode (entitled “Ua Hopu,” translated to “arrested” or “to be caught”). Buoyed by the agile action figure nemesis Wo Fat, played with impressive kicks and…

  • A lifetime of Hoku merriment — as chumminess returns

    Wayne Harada
    7 May 2012 | 1:36 pm
    The Lim Family from Kohala, on the Big Island, and a reunion of original and replacement members of The Ali'is, were big hits at the Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts’ Lifetime Achievement Awards Saturday (May 5) at the Ala Moana Hotel. Ah, memories. I remember when I first heard and saw the Lim ‘ohana perform, decades ago, when they were recorded by producer Bill Murata. They went on to win Traditional Hawaiian Album and later Group of the Year honors for what comes naturally: a backyard-simple, from-the-heart Hawaiiana posture. Of course, how can you forget The Ali'is — who were…

  • Talent agent sues CBS over 'Five-0' dispute

    Wayne Harada
    5 May 2012 | 12:40 pm
    George Litto, who was the talent agent for “Hawaii Five-0” creator Leonard Freeman, has filed a lawsuit seeking profits from the CBS reboot, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Litto, who represented Freeman, (who was a writer-producer of the original "Five-0" starring Jack Lord) also attempted to do a movie version of the set-in-Hawaii detective series. Litto is seeking profits from the new CBS series plus $10 million in punitive damages, alleging he has been eliminated from the profits ledger. The lawsuit was filed Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court, according to the trade…
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  • Billy V: May 15, 2012

    15 May 2012 | 2:53 pm
    (HawaiiNewsNow) - Billy V has all the latest entertainment news including who will be the new X Factor judges!

  • Billy V: May 11, 2012

    11 May 2012 | 2:42 pm
    (HawaiiNewsNow) - Billy has all the latest entertainment news and is joined by a special guest!

  • Billy V: May 9, 2012

    9 May 2012 | 2:24 pm
    (HawaiiNewsNow) - Billy dishes out all the latest entertainment news including the latest on The Avengers and Battleship!

  • Billy V: May 8, 2012

    8 May 2012 | 3:33 pm
    (HawaiiNewsNow) - Billy V has the latest entertainment news including the latest on Hawaii Five-0!

  • Billy V: May 4, 2012

    4 May 2012 | 2:52 pm
    (HawaiiNewsNow) - Billy V has the latest entertainment news and is joined by a special guest!
 
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    Hawaii News Now - Sunrise Smart Money Monday

  • Smart Money Monday: Weekend Spending Tips

    14 May 2012 | 5:22 pm
    (HawaiiNewsNow) - We all look forward to weekends - filled with fun and time spent with family and friends. But we shouldn't let that be an excuse to throw our hard-earned money out the window...

  • Smart Money Monday: How to be Financially Responsible in College

    8 May 2012 | 3:11 pm
    (HawaiiNewsNow) - High school graduations are about a month away and some of these graduates will head off to college. While this can be a new and exciting chapter in young men and women's lives, it's also a time that can bring on some added responsibility and challenges...

  • Smart Money Monday: Insurance

    30 Apr 2012 | 2:49 pm
    (HawaiiNewsNow) - Reviewing insurance needs is probably not one of the most favorite pastimes for most families, but it is something that you should occasionally do to help protect your family...

  • Smart Money Monday: Money Management Skills for Kids

    23 Apr 2012 | 3:32 pm
    (HawaiiNewsNow) - Having money is essential to obtaining the things we need, and want, in life. However, money problems can occur when parents don't teach their children money management skills at a young age...

  • Smart Money Monday: Qualifying for a Mortgage

    16 Apr 2012 | 1:11 pm
    (HawaiiNewsNow) - With interest rates still less than 4% for a 30-year fixed rate loan, it might be a good time to think about buying a home...
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  • Hawaii Wine and Food Festival

    15 May 2012 | 6:39 pm
    KO'OLINA (HawaiiNewsNow) - The 5th annual Hawai'i Wine & Food Festival at Ko'olina is a three- day event, May 17- 19, 2012, that benefits the Kapolei Foundation for educational and scholarship programs...

  • Battleship: Alexander Skarsgard

    15 May 2012 | 3:39 pm
    (HawaiiNewsNow) - Alexander Skarsgard normally steams up the screen as a vampire. In Battleship, he's a naval officer taking on aliens!

  • Living Farm to Table Dinner

    15 May 2012 | 3:33 pm
    (HawaiiNewsNow) - The North Shore Chamber of Commerce's 4th Annual Business Expo and "Living Farm to Table" Dinner kicks off Thursday, May 17 at Turtle Bay Resort...

  • 6th Annual MAMo Wearable Arts Show

    15 May 2012 | 3:25 pm
    HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Discover the best of Hawaiian high fashion at the 6th Annual MAMo Wearable Arts Show...

  • Stroke Awareness

    15 May 2012 | 3:13 pm
    (HawaiiNewsNow) - Every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke. It's the fourth leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability.
 
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    Kaaawa News

  • Found on the beach…what is it?

    ilind
    8 May 2012 | 1:29 pm
    What in the world is this thing? We found it on the beach this morning. It’s extremely light and delicate. Quite beautiful. What is it?

  • Just another Kaaawa Morning!

    ilind
    25 Apr 2012 | 1:44 pm
    Just a quick photo to start the day with a calm moment: Swanzy Beach Park, Kaaawa, Hawaii, 6:15 a.m. this morning, Wednesday.

  • No joke! Kaaawa videographer on National Geographic Channel today (April 1)

    ilind
    1 Apr 2012 | 7:04 pm
    No joke! Kaaawa underwater videographer, Rob Whitton, appears in a National Geographic program tonight. This note came in earlier today from his wife, Jenny. She says the program will repeat next Sunday. The three Whitton dogs are regulars featured in photos of our morning walks on the beach in Kaaawa. Sunday April 1st..Check out the premier of “Dinofish” on National Geographic Wild at 4pm & 7pm Hawaii Time, Channel 561. (Check local TV listings- 10 pm EST) It features footage of Rob Whitton and Richard Pyle diving with coelocanths off the coast of South Africa. Look for Rob,…

  • Another Kaaawa weekend

    ilind
    25 Mar 2012 | 1:07 pm
    Luckily, it wasn’t raining this morning, despite the forecasts of wet weekend weather. It meant I could carry my “serious” camera on our early walk. That’s always a pleasure, although it weighs more than the bag of dog biscuits. You don’t need a long explanation. Just click on the photo to see several more views of today’s sunrise in Kaaawa. [Canon 5D II, Canon 24-105 lens]

  • January in Kaaawa

    ilind
    16 Feb 2012 | 9:48 pm
    It’s always hard to select a set of photos to represent a month of our early morning walks, but here I go again. Presenting January 2012. There were some wonderfully colored dawns, others brooding and almost ominous, like this one. In any case, just click on the picture to see the rest of my Kaaawa favorites from January 2012.
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    Sleeve Of Wizard

  • “Plug it back in!” Nonstop Tech Podcast Episode 16

    Administrator
    14 May 2012 | 4:55 am
    Our newest Nonstop Tech Podcast entitled “Plug It Back In”, produced by the Nonstop Tech team. In this episode, we cover, as always, our favorite tips and tricks. @Docrock, @TChaten, and @JeromeKoehler will also discuss some of the pertinent news in the tech ecosystem, enlighten you about router security, plus offer a way to speed up your home or business network. We also get into the reasoning behind software updates. A big mahalo to The Green House Innovation Hub for the awesome new studio location. Show Notes Nike+ Fuelband Simplehoney xScope xScope iOS App Thor Captain America…

  • Wiki Bikes in Honolulu

    doc
    11 May 2012 | 3:44 pm

  • Brain Powers of #Kakaako meeting to talk about the future of the community

    doc
    4 May 2012 | 11:37 pm
    Taken at Loft In Space Posted via email from Doc’s BrainDump

  • Install and Setup Google Drive on Mac OS X Lion

    doc
    25 Apr 2012 | 3:42 am
    If you saw my earlier post on how to get early access to Google Drive you may now be ready to install the awesome Dropbox clone. To install and setup Google Drive on Mac OS X Lion just follow along with the video. It is simple and fast. Please subscribe to the channel and like the video. #Aloha

  • Google Drive: Get Early Access via Google Apps

    doc
    24 Apr 2012 | 4:46 pm
    If you want to get access top Google Drive and have been put on the wait list… You can get early access from using Google Apps for Business Free or premium. In this video I show you how to access Google Drive from Google Pro Apps settings. I hope you find it useful. Please subscribe to the channel and like the video. #Aloha
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  • Five Best Beach Parks in Hawaii

    e komo mai
    14 May 2012 | 2:04 pm
    Hawaii has hundreds of beaches, so to name the five "best" is sort of dumb. But let's not let that be a hindrance. Let's say you want to park the family for the day at a beach that has: lifeguards, good swimming, picnic tables, restrooms, and other options, like good walking and historical sites. And realiably good weather. On Kauai, head to LYDGATE PARK, at the mouth of the Wailea River on the islands Coconut Coast (east shore). A huge man-made swimming oval is protected from the breakers, and even has enough fish to make for good snorkeling. The lawn, playsets, and picnic pavilions of…

  • Breaking into "Jail" on Hawaii's Big Island

    e komo mai
    8 May 2012 | 5:27 pm
    , Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park is where vanquished warriors and violators of the kapu system (the king's rules) could voluntarily go to escape other punishment. When justice is a swift club, people run to break into jail. Many of the historic structures (including a 1,000-foot-long wall from the 1500s) remain at the park, which is south of Kona on Kealakekua Bay. On many days, native Hawaiians are on hand demonstrating ancient crafts, such as canoe building and weaving of mats. Right next to the site on the north is Two Step, one of the best snorkeling spots in Hawaii. The name…

  • Oahu's North Shore: Surf City

    e komo mai
    5 May 2012 | 9:20 am
    Every island has a north shore, but there is only one North Shore, on Oahu, known to surfers around the world. Within a few miles along the surprisingly rural Kamehameha Highway are four breaks that hold competitions on the world pro surfing tour: Haleiwa, Waimea Bay, Pipeline, and Sunset Beach. Waves with 10-foot faces are common, especially in the winter, and frequently the walls of foaming water reach 30-feet and higher. Spectators are free to pull in and watch the world's best surfers for free. When the waves are right, they will come. Haleiwa town has plenty of parking at Haleiwa Ali'i…

  • The Maui Beachfinder

    e komo mai
    29 Apr 2012 | 11:10 am
    Maui has some of the most scenic and snorkel-friendly beaches in Hawaii.  After the long plane ride, check into your room and head for the beach.  The Maui Trailblazer guide lists and rates them all. A guide for families and outdoor adventurers alike, Maui Trailblazer 2012 covers all of the island, and includes day trips to the neighboring islands of Molokai, Lanai, and Molokini. Clear directions and concise descriptions lead to all of Maui's well-known attractions, as well as to hidden discoveries that Trailblazer readers have come to expect. 137 different hikes and strolls to…

  • Hawaii: Getting Soaked

    e komo mai
    26 Apr 2012 | 3:25 pm
    Forget the Eskimos and their dozen names for kinds of snow. The seaborne island nation of Hawaii has more than 150 names for rain. These people lived for nearly 20 centuries isolated by a 2,500-mile wide moat of saltwater called the Pacific Ocean. Rain meant life. Fortunately, Hawaii's volcanic peaks attract plenty of moisture--up to forty feet of rain yearly at Kauai's Mount Waialeale, the rainiest place on the planet. Straying from the boardwalk through the Alakai Swamp (pictured), which is next to Waialeale, is a risky, often fatal proposition. Even Kauai's most experienced outdoorsmen…
 
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    Pacific Reader

  • To Whole Foods, or Not to Whole Foods…

    Taryn Wong
    12 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    Growing up in Austin, Texas, the hometown of Whole Foods, I had gourmet groceries on every block.  Here in Hawaii a Whole Foods experience is a little different than in the mainland because of the exorbitant island prices.  After a visit to … Continue reading →

  • How to Change Your Name on Oahu?

    Taryn Wong
    9 May 2012 | 7:24 pm
    I recently got married and began the grueling process of changing my name on all my important legal documents.  I’m a little bit of a feminist, but after weighing the pros and cons of a legal name change and the sad … Continue reading →

  • Best Turkey Burger at Umeke Market

    Taryn Wong
    5 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    Steve and Megan have been lunching frequently at Umeke Market’s downtown location on Bishop Street, and I sometimes get to tag along.  If you can over look the high prices, Umeke Market is a great choice for delicious and healthy food.    I love love … Continue reading →

  • Spending the Day in Kalaupapa, Molokai

    Taryn Wong
    28 Apr 2012 | 8:00 pm
    April 13, 2012.  Our friends invited us to Kalaupapa, Molokai for the day, and we quickly agreed to go.  Kalaupapa only allows 100 visitors on the island per day, and you can only tour the island with a tour group or by permit with a local … Continue reading →

  • Ali’i Kula Lavender Farm

    Taryn Wong
    10 Apr 2012 | 2:31 pm
    If you are ever in Maui and have a half day to drive up to Kula, you should try and make the trip up to the Ali’i Kula Lavendar Farm.  This 10 acre estate is breath taking.  The air is … Continue reading →
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    All Events - Hawaii Nature Center Events Calendar

  • 06/24/2012 - Happy Habitats

    24 Jun 2012 | 4:00 pm
    All animals and plants in nature have special places to call home. Join us as we search for their different habitats that include the stream, forest and meadow of Makiki Valley. Age: 3-5 years old RESERVATION REQUIRED.  Call 955-0100, ext. 118

  • 06/17/2012 - Cold, Wet and Scaly

    17 Jun 2012 | 1:30 pm
    If you like sunbathing, taking a dip in a cool mountain stream or enjoying a late night snack, then you have more in common with reptiles and amphibians than you think! Spend an afternoon with us as we search for our gecko, frog and lizard friends! Age: 5 years and up RESERVATION REQUIRED.  Call 955-0100, ext. 118

  • 06/16/2012 - Wai'anae-Ka'ala Trail Hike - Ken Suzuki

    16 Jun 2012 | 8:00 am
    Ascend to the top of O`ahu's highest peak, Mt. Ka`ala. Weather permitting, we'll climb to the summit, enjoy panoramic views, walk through a cool, wet bog, and see a wide variety of native plants. This is a long, challenging hike.  For safety reasons, all hikers will be pre-screened on the day of the hike by the hike leader. Only experienced adult hikers who are in excellent physical condition should participate. NOT FOR THE ACROPHOBIC! Strenuous, 6 miles. Program Type: Adult RESERVATION REQUIRED.  Call 955-0100, ext. 118

  • 05/20/2012 - Pooters, Nets and Magnifiers

    20 May 2012 | 1:30 pm
    Budding entomologists will learn how to use the tools of the trade as they crawl through a grassy field and scout the forest floor in search of our many-legged friends. Make personalized pooters (insect catchers) to bring home for future bug hunts. Age: 5 years and up RESERVATION REQUIRED.  Call 955-0100, ext. 118
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  • PEARLRIDGE – BENNY GOLD

    Fibes
    11 May 2012 | 8:17 pm
    Stay Golden! New Benny Gold now available at the Pearlridge In4m Shop. A bunch of new tee designs as well as the some new snap backs.

  • PEARLRIDGE – NIKE SB CAMOUFLAGE BACK PACK

    Fibes
    11 May 2012 | 7:30 pm
    Nike SB camo back pack now available at the Pearlridge In4mation. This bag is equipped with straps to hold your skateboard and dual side pockets + padded back and shoulder straps.

  • PEARLRIDGE – FREEDOM MACHINERY & ACC.

    Fibes
    11 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Now available at the Pearlridge In4mation are some tees done by FMA! FMA more known for the motor bike gear but have thrown down some fresh tee designs as well. Get them while supplies last…

  • SHOWDOWN IN CHINATOWN – IN4MATION X GSHOCK SHORT FILM CONTEST

    Jun Jo
    11 May 2012 | 5:42 pm
    Summer is fast approaching and…. oh wait… it’s ALWAYS summer here. In any case, May is upon us, which means Showdown in Chinatown is back in action, and action is what it’s all about this month. We’re teaming up with the local brand In4mation to bring you a special challenge and a special opportunity. In addition to the regular Showdown in Chinatown Main Event, where the films will be premiered on the big screen and judged, one of the top three films will be selected to win a $1,000 plus contract with In4mation. What exactly does this entail? Needless to say, it’s a great…

  • PEARLRIDGE & NUUANU – GOODWOOD X IN4M ACCESSORIES | RELEASE MAY 11 FRIDAY

    Fibes
    9 May 2012 | 7:46 pm
    As the years go by friendships are forged. Drinks, conversations and overall good times are had. Several months ago the idea of doing a special project with the good people of GoodWood NYC came together. A few back and forth’s with design we decided what better way than to utilize In4mation’s iconic Hi logo as well as the Crossbones logo with this project. So here we are with a few necklace pendants , bracelets and pin sets. All the pieces will be available at The Human Imagination shop/gallery and In4mation Pearlridge. For those off island there will be a small allocation going to the…
 
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    REVO Oahu Blog

  • NEW! "Long Live Aloha" Tote Bag

    29 Apr 2012 | 10:40 pm
    We're prepping for our new Summer 2012 shirt design release, and to get it started we're launching our brand new "Long Live Aloha" Cotton Tote Bags tomorrow! Limited quantities, going on sale for just $15 (+ shipping).Get it tomorrow: http://revooahu.storenvy.com ($5 flat rate shipping on all orders).

  • Invisible Children's Newest Film: KONY

    18 Jan 2012 | 7:58 pm
    Check out the trailer for Invisible Children's newest film, "Kony." A new group of IC roadies will be on the islands this March for their Spring tour. If your church, school, organization, etc. would like to book a screening, email us or send us a message on Facebook and we'll get you connected.Kony 2012 Teaser from INVISIBLE CHILDREN on Vimeo.

  • "Remedy" Art Show & Clearance Sale!!

    4 Jan 2012 | 8:32 pm
    Join us next week Saturday at the Remedy Benefit Art Show for the American Cancer Society!!Saturday, January 14, 20123rd Cup Cafe & Venue (across Kunia Walmart)6-10pmFREE ENTRY(more info on Facebook)and check out our special clearance sale, at this event only!!

  • Fuse + REVO Oahu + IC Benefit Event Photos

    10 Nov 2011 | 2:10 am
    Thank you to everyone who came out! We couldn't have asked for a better turn out and response. Thank you to Invisible Children for coming down once again to share your stories with us. And thank you to FUSE for being an amazing host!Check out more photos on our Facebook page: Fuse + REVO Oahu + IC Benefit Event Photos

  • 2012 Calendar Project: Artist Signing

    8 Nov 2011 | 4:38 am
    We took over Little Caesar's in Kmart Waikele tonight :) Thanks Jaymi for the pics!
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    CrossFit 808

  • 14 May 2012 | 4:43 pm

    14 May 2012 | 4:43 pm
    “It doesn't matter who you are, where you come from. The ability to triumph begins with you. Always.”-Oprah WinfreyAbove: Very proud of my brother for representing Hawaii in the Ohana Cup this past weekend! Dusten played for the USA Tomahawks in a game against the Tonga Mate Ma'a presented by the American National Rugby League. Talk about explosive power and strength!Today's WOD:15-minutes to build a 1-RM Snatch."Diane"21-15-9 rep rounds for time, of:Deadlifts (225/155 lbs.)Handstand Push-upsImportant: Regional Class Schedule Update!As the NorCal Regional quickly approaches us, I want you…

  • 12 May 2012 | 3:39 pm

    12 May 2012 | 3:39 pm
    “No matter how much you plan, it is tenacity, unyielding desire to succeed, and the ability to cope with change that will eventually prevail.”-Perry PayneToday's WOD:AMRAP in 30 minutes, of:400m Run30 Regional Style Box Jumps (24/20")30 Wall Balls (20/14 to 10')Important: Regional Class Schedule Update!As the NorCal Regional quickly approaches us, I want you guys to mark your schedules and plan ahead, since we will be CLOSED May 17th - May 21st. Tuesday, May 22nd we'll have a MODIFIED Class Schedule: 8:30am, Noon, 4pm, 5pm, and 6pm (NO 6am class). I will be posting daily a…

  • 11 May 2012 | 9:00 am

    11 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    “Character is the total of thousands of small daily strivings to live up to the best that is in us.”-A. G. TrudeauAbove: Can't make it to Regionals to watch 808 in action? Well, T.G.I.F., because you can come cheer/watch the team and Coach Elyse workout, today, at 3:30pm and/or 7:00pm! Get a preview of what is to come next weekend! The more the merrier! The louder the cheering section, the better!Today's WOD:Shoulder Press 3-3-3-3-3AMRAP in 8-minutes, of:10 Hand Release Push-ups30 Double-UndersBuy-out:50 Toes to Bar for time.Important: Regional Class Schedule Update!As the NorCal Regional…

  • 11 May 2012 | 3:52 am

    11 May 2012 | 3:52 am
    “Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe.”-Gail DeversToday's WOD:Three sets of:Deadlift x 4-5 repsImmediately followed by:Kettlebell Swings x 10-15 reps(choose a heavy weight with which you can still maintain an explosive swing)Rest 3 minutesThree sets for times of:500 Meter Row5 Thrusters (135, 95)10 BurpeesRest 3 minutesImportant: Regional Class Schedule Update!As the NorCal Regional quickly approaches us, I want you guys to mark…

  • CrossFit 808 Strength Wraps!

    9 May 2012 | 3:38 pm
    “Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Appreciate your friends. Continue to learn. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is.”-Mary Anne RadmacherAbove: CrossFit 808 Strength Wraps are in! Get them while we've got them in stock. Limited quantities only!Today's WOD:10 sets of:1 Snatch on the minute at 90% of your 1-RMFor time:Row 750m12 Pistols21 Handstand Push-upsRow 500m12 Pistols15 Handstand Push-upsRow 25012 Pistols9 Handstand Push-upsImportant: Regional Class Schedule Update!As the…
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    Oahu Mom

  • Happy Mother’s Day!

    Lisa
    13 May 2012 | 5:37 pm
    Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, grandmas and special aunties out there.  It’s a beautiful day today, I hope you’re enjoying it!  

  • Mother’s Day Weekend May 12 & 13, 2012: Weekend Events

    Lisa
    10 May 2012 | 5:13 am
    This weekend Wahiawa is holding its annual Pineapple Parade and Festival, the Ronald McDonald House is celebrating its 25th anniversary, you can hear stories at a library, learn about flowers at the Hawaii Nature Center or listen to the Royal Hawaiian Band perform.  There are also a lot of establishments hosting Mother’s Day brunches, concerts and events.  Check out the Weekend Events Page for all the details. Feel free to add events I missed by leaving a comment on this post.  Have a great weekend!

  • Foster Botanical Garden

    Lisa
    7 May 2012 | 3:00 pm
    The following guest post was written by my friend Victoria.  I hope you enjoy her article and beautiful pictures! Tucked away just off Vineyard Blvd is the beautiful Foster Botanical Garden.  It began as a private garden in 1853, and over the years it has become the 13.5 acre living museum it is today.  The garden is full of rare and exotic plants from tropical regions throughout the world.  It contains many different sections and is the site of 24 of the 100 “Exceptional Trees” on Oahu. There was plenty of free parking at the Foster Botanical Garden and they offer a kamaaina…

  • Scenic Sunday: Monkey Cupcakes

    Lisa
    6 May 2012 | 2:01 pm
    Scenic Sunday…because I said I was going to share cupcake pictures and I’m finally doing it! Cupcakes I made for my daughter’s monkey-themed birthday a couple weeks ago.  I take full credit for the creation of them, but the inspiration came from Pinterest.

  • Who Knew?! – Laundry Tip for Towels

    Lisa
    4 May 2012 | 11:30 pm
    We don’t have air conditioning in our home and the “vents” in our bathrooms are just windows to the great outdoors.  This means that the humidity inside is the same as the humidity outside, higher if someone takes a steamy hot shower. I’m okay without AC (except for a handful of extra hot days in the summer) and I’m especially okay with the positive impact this has on our electric bill.  What I’m not okay with are towels that smell like mildew no matter how often you wash them.  Anyone else have trouble with this? Thanks to a helpful tip from a friend,…
 
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    Daily Maui Photo

  • Daily Maui Photo: Flowers

    16 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    A set of flowers left on a stone at Hana Bay. Daily Maui Photo for May 16thVisit http://www.dailymauiphoto.com for more great Maui photos.All Photos © Kris Nelson - dailymauiphoto.com

  • Daily Maui Photo: View from Kula

    15 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    Stunning views from the Kula Lodge in Upcountry Maui. Daily Maui Photo for May 15thVisit http://www.dailymauiphoto.com for more great Maui photos.All Photos © Kris Nelson - dailymauiphoto.com

  • Daily Maui Photo: Sun Rays

    14 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    The sun's rays powering through clouds above Lanai. Daily Maui Photo for May 14thVisit http://www.dailymauiphoto.com for more great Maui photos.All Photos © Kris Nelson - dailymauiphoto.com

  • Daily Maui Photo: Dangerous Waves

    13 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    Dangerous waves along the shores of the Oheo Gulch require extreme caution. Daily Maui Photo for May 13thVisit http://www.dailymauiphoto.com for more great Maui photos.All Photos © Kris Nelson - dailymauiphoto.com

  • Daily Maui Photo: Oheo Waterfalls

    12 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    One of the cascading falls at the Pools of Oheo. Daily Maui Photo for May 12thVisit http://www.dailymauiphoto.com for more great Maui photos.All Photos © Kris Nelson - dailymauiphoto.com
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    Living in Hawaii - Moving to Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Big Island

  • Guide to Maui – Free PDF

    AimforAwesome@gmail.com (Vern L.)
    9 May 2012 | 7:18 pm
    I’ve been writing back and forth with Jon Blum of MauiHawaii.org for the last couple of days. He built a 400+ page website full of tips for those living on, and visiting, the amazing island of Maui – my favorite, coincidentally. If you recently moved to Maui, or plan on visiting, you should have Jon’s [...]

  • Living Large in Hawaii

    AimforAwesome@gmail.com (Vern L.)
    7 May 2012 | 11:51 pm
    There’s nothing like living large. Here (below) you can have a lovely 2 bedroom – 2 bath home that looks like it’s perched on a sea cliff – with 4500 acres of land – for just 55 Million USD. If you think about it – it sounds like the deal of the century – 4500 [...]

  • Living on Big Island, Hawaii for 7 Months

    AimforAwesome@gmail.com (Vern L.)
    23 Apr 2012 | 11:14 am
    Living on Big Island, Hawaii is something I have not done. I’ve thought about it, but I have not been able to get a good feel for it. The videos that I’ve seen just don’t give me enough of the big picture about the island to decide if it’s somewhere I would consider along with [...]

  • Living in Hawaii Forum

    AimforAwesome@gmail.com (Vern L.)
    22 Apr 2012 | 11:39 pm
    I’ve spent so much time thinking about whether to have a Hawaii forum here at AimforAwesome.com – and if so, what topics to include… it’s a hard decision. Hard because it will take a toll on the server. Hard because it will take moderation – I don’t have much time to spend moderating posts and [...]

  • Why Live in Hawaii? The Beaches!

    AimforAwesome@gmail.com (Vern L.)
    21 Apr 2012 | 10:39 pm
    At 12 years old, in the middle of the Allegheny Forest in Pennsylvania during deer hunting season, after having sat in the 18 degree freezing air for 12+ hours without seeing my uncles that said they were coming back for me in 4 hours – I realized something. I am not staying in the cold [...]
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    Hawaii Military Pets

  • Honolulu Police Warning Drivers to Protect Pets

    Theresa Donnelly
    15 May 2012 | 2:26 pm
    The Honolulu Police Department is reminding drivers that it’s illegal to have a pet in your lap, loose inside, or unsecure in the back of a truck. In a recent news story, we’re told that the penalties for breaking the … Continue reading →

  • How My Pets Inspire Me

    Theresa Donnelly
    7 May 2012 | 9:59 pm
    Most of the blogs I’ve written up to this point provide pet information, or advocate for ways we can better protect pets. But for this one, I want to share with you what drives me to help educate and provide … Continue reading →

  • How to Move Your Pet to and from Hawaii

    Theresa Donnelly
    2 May 2012 | 7:17 pm
    Getting orders to Hawaii and want to ensure a smooth pet move? The requirements might seem overwhelming, but are doable with the right amount of planning and time. Consider setting up a separate bank account and stashing aside away a … Continue reading →

  • A Look Inside The Aloha Pet Shop

    Theresa Donnelly
    21 Apr 2012 | 11:24 pm
    Today I got a sad, first-hand look at one pet store on Oahu. The store’s owners are tied to the Waimanalo puppy mill, where Sammy in the photo above came from. Please click this link below and see inside the … Continue reading →

  • Victories for Hawaii’s Military Pets

    Theresa Donnelly
    14 Apr 2012 | 10:20 pm
    Sometimes, we don’t pause to celebrate the GREAT developments happening for our animals. Here are three key accomplishments we’ve seen since starting Hawaii Military Pets (HMP) in August 2011. 1) Pet Store Awareness and Puppy Mill Advocacy: HMP participated in two … Continue reading →
 
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    Big Island Hawaii

  • Kahaluu Beach Park

    Aaron Philips
    16 May 2012 | 8:44 am
    Big Island’s western side is world famous for its pristine coastal waters. Indeed, there seem to be spectacular snorkel spots every few hundred yards down the shore, but because of lava shelves and heavy shorebreak many of these places are either accessible only by boat, or from shore by the more experienced ocean-goer. This is [...]

  • Honoli’i Beach Park

    Aaron Philips
    15 May 2012 | 8:36 am
    Just north of the city limits Hilo surfers get their fix at Honoli’i, east Big Island’s most popular surf beach. There aren’t many accessible surf breaks around the Hilo area, so when the surf is good you can be sure everyone’s at Honoli’i. The beach is a short 2-mile drive north of Hilo and is [...]

  • Pu’u o Kahuku at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

    Aaron Philips
    14 May 2012 | 7:40 am
    On July 3, 2003 Hawaii Volcanoes National Park purchased Kahuku Ranch from The Damon Estate for $22 million, effectively doubling the size of the national park. The 116,000 acre unit is free to access, but currently entry is only permitted on weekends. The park is not accessible by bicycle or scooter. Cars and motorcycles are [...]

  • Kaūmana Caves County Park

    Aaron Philips
    13 May 2012 | 8:13 am
    Just up the mountain from Hilo town sits one of the lesser-visited geological formations of the area. Kaumana cave is a 25 mile long lava tube that is accessed via a skylight created when part of the cave ceiling collapsed more than a hundred years ago, leaving two gaping cave doorways exposed to the outside [...]

  • The Pacific Golden Plover

    Aaron Philips
    12 May 2012 | 6:47 am
    One of Hawaii’s most commonly seen seasonal visitors is Kolea, The Pacific Golden Plover. These birds migrate from Alaska and spend their winters in the Hawaiian islands. Adults arrive in August, juveniles arrive in October. Plovers are extremely widespread and their arrival in Hawaii marks a seasonal change and to many locals watching the plovers [...]
 
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    Welcome To Hawaii's Only Source For Positive News!

  • Hawaiian’s New Menu, Snacks Showcase Flavors Of Hawaii

    hawa6217
    16 May 2012 | 5:01 am
    By Staff Reports (Honolulu)– Travelers who appreciate Hawaiian Airlines’ dedication to sharing Hawaii’s unique culture and tradition of hospitality will enjoy the airline’s new onboard menu and homegrown snacks showcasing the diversity of foods and flavors in the islands. The new offerings are available on all of its domestic and international flights.   “Allowing our guests to savor the delicious flavors of our local cuisine helps them begin their Hawaii experience hours before they actually arrive,” said Blaine Miyasato, Hawaiian’s vice…

  • Bike To The Zoo Day

    hawa6217
    15 May 2012 | 5:01 am
    Come see the elephants, ride your bike to the zoo and get in for free! By Staff Reports (Honolulu)– The City and County of Honolulu’s 4th annual Bike to the Zoo Day will be on Sunday, May 20, 2012. The event is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anyone who rides a bicycle to the Honolulu Zoo will get in free. Bicyclists should enter from the Monsarrat Avenue gate. There will be free valet bicycle parking available. The first 200 bicyclists will receive a free bag with goodies. The City is providing this free event to encourage people to ride bicycles for short trips instead of driving their…

  • Trade Winds Return This Week

    hawa6217
    15 May 2012 | 5:01 am
    By Nikki Garrett Metzger (Hawaii)–There has been a front sitting north of the islands shutting off trade winds for last few days. Things will continue hot and sticky for today. However, trade winds will build back in with a new high pressure system, possibly starting later this afternoon, with a few showers. Breezy for the second half of the week as trade winds return. Temperatures will stay in the low 80s during the day.  The weekend looks good, but we might lose our trade winds again on Sunday. Box jelly fish advisory for the south shores through Wednesday.

  • Registration For Summer Enrichment Program

    hawa6217
    14 May 2012 | 5:01 am
    By Staff Reports   (Kauai)– County officials announced that registration for the 2012 Summer Enrichment Program is scheduled on Tuesday, May 15, and Wednesday, May 16, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The program is open to youngsters’ age’s five to 11. The program dates are June 12 to July 20, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Registration will be held at the following neighborhood centers: Hanapçpç, 335-3731; Kapa’a, 822-1931; Kalâheo, 332-9770; Kekaha, 337-1671; Kîlauea, 828-1421; Kôloa, 742-1313; and Lîhu’e, 241-6858. The fee schedule is as…

  • First Person: Uncharted Territory on Mother’s Day

    hawa6217
    13 May 2012 | 5:05 am
    Mary Reyes was a woman of great generosity and compassion. Photos courtesy of Yvonne Hester. By Yvonne Hester Special To Hawaiiahe (Hawaii)–Each year when Mother’s Day rolls around, I contact my sister and brother and we plan how to celebrate the day with our Mom. This year is different. My mother died six weeks ago, following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer, and for the first time in my life I find myself in uncharted territory.   This year Mother’s Day is not about planning, buying gifts or cooking brunch. For me and my sister and brother, it’s…
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    Maui Makers Blog

  • Work Meeting May 10th

    Jerry
    12 May 2012 | 2:35 pm
    We had a great meeting on thursday may 10th sprucing up the new space. Brian Thomas came roaring in early ready to paint. We picked up a big bucket of used paint from CWD and got rolling. Over the next couple hours we had a half dozen people or more come thru and lend a hand. The results were pretty terrific. Remember that ‘closet’ that had paint splattered all over the walls and ceilings? It looked like some ugly accident happened. At the end of the night it was a whole different room. We only did the main walls, although some trim got painted with the same color too. We should…

  • Maui Makers has a Real Building!

    Jerry
    6 May 2012 | 3:01 am
    Maui Makers New Home Its official, Maui Makers now has use of 1550+sqft of the F-2 Cafeteria building in Pu’unene, courtesy Hawaii Dept of Education. This is the building next to our container, so the basic location has not changed. However, now we have: a large (34′ x 31′) open classroom a kitchen (14 x 22) with two sinks, stove, and washer/dryer a small (7 x 5) room w/built in shelves (and power breakers) a larger (11 x 14) ‘office’ with shelves, 3 windows and working air conditioner two bathrooms!! (outside) AC Power galore. Floor Plan of Maui Makers F2…

  • Visiting Ohm Space, Oklahoma City OK

    Jerry
    18 Apr 2012 | 5:49 pm
    I was visiting my old friend Jerry in in Oklahoma City, OK in mid-April 2012 and took time to drag him to visit the local hackerspace Ohm Space .  DL from Hackerspace Charlotte (North Carolina) was visiting the same day we were there. We were met by Jason and Dylan, two of the founders of this space.  I was totally blown away with how HUGE this space is, and how much stuff they have accumulated in their short existence (incorporated Feb 2011).  The building is your basic brick industrial one story on an industrial road a block or two from a residential area. It is pretty close to the OKC…

  • Sewing Electronics at Hawaii STEM Conference

    Jerry
    8 Apr 2012 | 1:45 pm
    The Hawaii STEM Conference was held March 30/31st at the Marriott Hotel in Wailea, Maui HI. This is an annual gathering hosted by MEDB’s Women in Technology (link) to bring together students and teachers from Hawaii middle and high schools for classes and sharing various STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) topics. This year Maui Makers was invited to repeat the Sewing Electronics class taught at the February “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day” event also sponsored by MEDB’s WIT. The 2 hour class was listed as “Creative Innovation”, promising:…

  • Logo Glowego At Source 2012 and wiki write-up

    Jerry
    5 Mar 2012 | 10:48 pm
    Logo Glowego at Source 2012 Logo Glowego is an interactive LED sculpture developed for Source 2012. (SOURCE is Maui’s largest annual multi-media arts, music and healing festival held at beautiful Camp Keanae on the wild tropical coast of Maui, Hawaii.) It started innocently enough with the idea of decking out the old Source rebar logo sculpture with LED strip tape. It wound up using 7 arduinos, 12 meters of LED strip (at $30/meter!), a TFT Display, wind direction/speed sensors, IR distance sensors, temperature/humidity/barometric pressure sensors, etc., etc., etc. I just finished the…
 
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