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Don’t Just Do Something - Sit There!

Living on the beaches of the North Shore of Oahu in the 1960s, "Tom" practiced the message of Timothy O'Leary to "drop out and tune in." Tom says he sought a spiritual way of life through meditation and LSD, marijuana and methedrine. "Every day, I...

Chasing the Aloha Swing

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January is the beginning of the U.S. golf season and PGA Tour starts it in Hawaii. It's not out of the generosity of the PGA Tour. It's because the sponsors, the Sony Corporation and SBS, Mitsubishi Electric and Wendy's, like it here. We are very fortunate. Hopefully those sponsors will want to keep the events here. More »

Lifestyle :: Art/Leisure :: Energy Tips

Hot Tips for Water Heater Use

In Hawaii conventional electric water heaters generally account for the largest portion of the monthly electricity use in homes without air conditioning. These water heaters consume an estimated 260 kilowatt-hours per month for a family of four, costing roughly $60 on Oahu. Energy consumption varies depending on family size and hot water use. More »

Lifestyle :: Computers :: Technology In Plain English

From Rubber Boots to 38% of the Worldwide Cell Phone Market!

Yup, that's a true fact and the name you will immediately know is Nokia which began in the last part of the 19th century as a rubber goods manufacturer. If you're really curious to know more, register and write a comment at the end of this column and I'll tell you where to get "the rest of the story." More »

Lifestyle :: Around Town :: World Wide Ed

Poke Paradise - Experiencing the Best Poke Around Hawaii - Part II

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Last month, we struck gold when I introduced a topic that was near and dear to my heart. Your feedback and comments were amazing and, as a result, I was able to make contact with some of the "giants" of the industry. More »

Sports :: Surf :: Living the Surf Life

Davey's Wavey Gravy Train

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It's been such a glutton-fest for big wave surfers 'round here lately that most of the more prominently known ones seem to have headed off to California and beyond, chasing other big wave dreams. More »

Business :: Careers :: CareerBuilder Career Center

How to Network Without Being Phony, Lame or Desperate

Let's face it: Even when you're on top of the world, chances are good that the idea of networking sounds like a big, fat drag. You can probably think of 100 other things you'd rather do - like cleaning the blades of your ceiling fan. But if you're one of the 14.9 million people who are competing for what seems to be a handful of jobs, your confidence has probably taken a hit. More »

Lifestyle :: Health/Fitness :: HMSA's Island Scene

Don’t Just Do Something - Sit There!

Lifestyle :: Food :: Creative Recipes

Lollipops Made with Aloha

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Miz Liz Riz Lollipopz is a household name in some parts of Honolulu. Miz Liz Riz did her sugar magic at Kamehameha Schools in the Paki Science Department from 1993 to 2003; for 10 years of fun memories. If you were lucky enough to be her student helper you probably haven't forgotten all the lollipops she made and shared. More »

Lifestyle :: Art/Leisure :: Stellar Astrology

Stellar Astrology for February 2010

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Power struggles will ensue at the start of the month, causing you to feel isolated and unappreciated. As usual, the culprit is money and as you try to balance what's right for everyone, your patience wears thin as the month wears on. You're feeling overwhelmed with responsibility and can't find the light at the end of the tunnel. Don't despair yet, Capricorn, as after the 14th, you are going to see a very nice break in the clouds and by the full moon of the 28th, you'll be ready for new adventures. More »

Lifestyle :: Art/Leisure :: Event Planning Tips

What to Consider When Hiring a Wedding Planner

When considering a wedding planner (otherwise known as wedding coordinator), the first thing you need to do is to determine the level of service that you need for your wedding. Are you considering a "day-of" coordinator strictly to manage the days' events? Do you want to do most of your own wedding planning, but need someone there to help answer questions, point you in the right direction and pull together all of ideas prior to the wedding, and then be there to execute your vision? More »

Lifestyle :: Travel :: Small World

Traveling With a Toddler

I took a trip home to Denmark with my wife and child in the fall. I did it for the sole purpose of having my ailing uncle meet Olivia, my daughter. It was important to me, and I just wanted to make sure that meeting occurred before something... happens. More »

Lifestyle :: Art/Leisure :: Baby Talk

One New Year's Resolution

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I'm looking forward to 2010 being a great year. I see it as a fresh start to what was a really, really trying time in 2009. How does this fit into a parenting column? The happier I am as a person, the easier it is to give of myself to my child. More »

Lifestyle :: Around Town :: Around Hawaii Coupons

AroundHawaii Coupons for February 2010

This month for AroundHawaii.com Coupons, we've got a 15% OFF fiesta for Road Runner Hawaii customers! Jewel or Juice is offering 15% OFF of their Guava Strawberry Smoothie and Sugoi's is offering 15% OFF any noodle plate! Download your exclusive AroundHawaii coupons for the month of February today! More »

Business :: Real Estate :: Understanding the Hawaii Real Estate Ma...

Oahu Real Estate Report 12 Month Year 2009

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It is important to realize how important it is that the inventory for sale is rapidly dropping. This reduction in inventory levels has not occurred for many years. It is the interest rate, employment rate and most importantly of all, Consumer Confidence that will effect the inventory levels. Right now I would think that we can expect more losses in inventory levels. More »

Lifestyle :: Food :: Let's Eat!

Let's Eat Things Hawaiian Grown!

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Running out of food. Seems unlikely? Just a trip to a friendly neighborhood supermarket should fix it, right? Well not exactly. In a crisis situation, say due to a terrorist act, all mainland and international shipping ceases to arrive here in Hawaii. We don't stand a chance of lasting more than a couple of weeks or less without eating ourselves out of food, literally. More »

Lifestyle :: Computers :: Computer Tips

Use Your TOOL!

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Toolbars are a handy item for your browser. Whether you are using Google Chrome or Internet Explorer or even Mozilla, they can keep track of a lot of things for you and even assist you with the maintenance of your computer. But like everything else in life, there is a good and a bad to them as well! More »

Lifestyle :: Art/Leisure :: Safety & the Art of Tattoo

A Tattoo Icon Returns Home

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Last month a tattoo icon returned to Hawaii. Taunee Beekman, originator of one of the first tattoo shops in Hawai, came 'home' for a visit. More »

Entertainment :: Cartoons :: Online Aloha

Online Aloha February 2010

Geez, Nishi... The ink for the printers are getting so expensive! Yeah, I know, Mei... But I think I figured out how to get around that... Lately, I've been converting everything to black & white, instead of RGB, or CMYK. I figure it will only print using the black cartridge instead of using the other colored ink cartridges... right? More »

Sports :: Surf :: Live Green, Surf Clean

Surfing and the Big "5-0"

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Well it happened. I turned 50 years old last month. In talking to a few others who've gone through it recently, I've discovered that I've been tons more paranoid about this milestone than most people. I'm a naturally over-worried type, which drives people around me crazy at times. It makes me a little overcautious, which is why I don't surf big waves. It makes me apprehensive about the world I've brought my kids into, which is why I care about the environment. More »

Business :: Technology :: Business Computing

‘Free' Might Sound Good, But Watch Out Later On

In this trying economy, folks are always looking for a good deal. In the holiday season we especially see a lot of advertisements touting "free" products or services. Now, most of us are savvy enough to understand that nothing is free, but many times, especially when it comes to technology, not paying for a product or service actually results in higher costs. The problem with "free" is you don't know exactly what it is you are getting. More »

Business :: Real Estate :: Hawaii Real Estate Tips & Tricks

How to Buy a Short Sale

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A short sale is a sale of real estate in which the sale proceeds fall short of the balance owed on the property's loan. Keep in mind Foreclosures are different than Short Sales. A Foreclosure means the bank owns the property. Banks are responding to offers on Foreclosures within 1 week, and many times they will accept a price less than current market value. More »