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Cake Decorating Classes - Basic

When I was about eight, my mother took a cake decorating class. She was a housewife, and I was lucky to have her at home all the time, doing mom-type things. I have no idea how long this cake-phase lasted, but it made an indelible impression on me.

Let St. Joseph Sell Your Home

Home prices are down from the good old days of 2007. The economy in Hawaii and elsewhere continues to languish. Financial uncertainty has become a way of life for many people. Buyers are picky, properties stay on the market longer. Do you think that you have done everything in your power to sell your home? Perhaps it is time call upon a Higher Power. More »

Lifestyle :: Around Town :: World Wide Ed

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

Rated 5.0 Stars

Following Part I of this Poke Paradise series, I received an invitation from a Mr. Jed Inouye to come and spend the day with him. You see, Jed is the president of Seafood Hawaii, Inc., a 100% local company who, for all intents and purposes, supplies and runs the seafood departments at both Sam's Club locations in Hawaii. More »

Entertainment :: Virtual Hawaii :: Hawaii 360

Puakea Golf Course Virtual Tour

Rated 5.0 Stars

Puakea may be the most fun course to play in Hawaii. The course rides up, down and around deep ravines. It has beautiful, pali views on about three-quarters of the course and ocean views for the rest. Each of the holes are distinctly different so you're constantly facing new, interesting challenges. More »

Lifestyle :: Food :: Creative Recipes

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Wheat Bran Cookies

Rated 5.0 Stars

These chewy cookies are a cross between a brownie and a bran muffin; a healthy version of a peanut butter cup favorite. You can enjoy these cookies and know you are doing something healthy. Wheat bran is naturally low in carbohydrates and high in dietary fiber. More »

Lifestyle :: Computers :: Tech Tips

To Be Green or Not to Be Green? Part 2

Continuing on from my last article on solar water heating and being green, this article will be the first article of generating your own electrical power. There are a few ways to generate your own power, for example, wind, thermal transfer/steam generator, wave energy, hydro and photovoltaic (PV). However some of the choices are only economical for businesses or a group of homes who may want to share a system. More »

Business :: Careers :: CareerBuilder Career Center

Best and Worst Smelling Jobs

Rated 3.0 Stars

It may not be listed in the official job description, but some positions definitely involve being able to deal with smells. While in many cases the aroma can actually be seen as a job perk (fresh soup simmering from your restaurant's kitchen, anyone?), other occupations can leave workers wanting to hold their noses. More »

Lifestyle :: Art/Leisure :: Event Planning Tips

Entertainment Options

Entertainment is always a critical component of a successful event, but does what you want match what you need or your budget? For wedding ceremonies, I always ask the bride "what do you envision playing as you walk down the aisle?" The reason I ask this question is sometimes a client hires an entertainer without even checking to see if they are able to play the song(s) they want. More »

Sports :: Surf :: Live Green, Surf Clean

Death Before Dishonor: The Volcom Pipeline Pro

The wave at the Banzai Pipeline has been described in many ways; runaway train, fire breathing dragon, precision guillotine, compression chamber, meat grinder, iron hammer, Neptune's revenge, collapsing building, surfer's graveyard, uncoiling serpent, liquid pile driver, and other colorful, evocative phrases. More »

Lifestyle :: Around Town :: Around Hawaii Coupons

AroundHawaii Coupons for March 2010

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

Tips for Finding and Working With the Right Lender

The first step in working with a lender is to pick the right one. We recommend a Loan Officer that has a local physical presence on Oahu. I have seen many loans from mainland lenders fall apart. The next important thing to look for is someone with a great track record. Loan Officers are not graded anywhere, so the best way to find a good lender is to ask your Realtor who they recommend. More »

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

What You Might Want to Know About Ethics in Real Estate Sales

As a member of the Honolulu Board of Realtors Ethics Complaints Review Committee for the past two years, I have seen a lot of complaints come into Committee. I cannot make any outside of Committee disclosures or comment on these cases but the intent of this article is to make an attempt to allow the public to be more aware of what can go wrong and what to look for during their real estate related endeavors when it involves ethics. More »

Lifestyle :: Computers :: Technology In Plain English

CES 2010 Redux

I was able to attend a bunch of press conferences and 4 really enjoyable events that showcased many of the 2700 exhibitors products. Still, it's pretty hard to pick favorites with such a super group of companies, but I have done my best to select "goodies" I think will interest you as they did me. More »

Lifestyle :: Art/Leisure :: Jewels of the Isle

What Would You Think is the Most Important "C" in Diamonds?

The C that we are referring to are the 4C's: Color, Clarity, Carat weight and Cut, and the answer to this question may depend on who you ask. More »

Entertainment :: Virtual Hawaii :: Virtual Tour Hawaii

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Virtual Tour

Blue Hawaiian, which is celebrating 25 years of service to Hawaii, and is, according to National Geographic, "Hawaii's premiere helicopter tour company," is the only helicopter tour company that serves all of Hawaii, including Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island. These new virtual tours continue Blue Hawaiian's long record of industry leadership and innovation. More »

Sports :: Outdoor :: The Golf Club

The Girls are Back

Rated 5.0 Stars

The Ladies Professional Golfers Association season finally got underway, not in Hawaii, but kind of close if you count Thailand and Singapore. It was a great breakthrough for Japan's Ai Miyazato, the first win of the 2010 season and the second of her career on the LPGA Tour. More »

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

Tattoo Kits? Bad Idea!

Rated 5.0 Stars

What is a good tattoo kit? That is a contradiction in terms. No 'kit' is a good idea... tattooing is a body invasive procedure that must be done in a controlled, clean atmosphere under the strictest of standards of disinfection and sterilization. More »

Lifestyle :: Computers :: Computer Tips

How Do You Find a Reliable Computer Technician?

Computers are manmade things and it's not a matter of how/if but WHEN the computer will break. Whether it is something as basic as a software fix to something as catastrophic as a motherboard breaking, you want to find a company you can work with. More »

Lifestyle :: Art/Leisure :: Energy Tips

Select the Right CFL

Energy-efficient compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) are now available in a wide variety of styles to fit your needs. Take the time to read the CFL package carefully and make a wise selection. Following are some considerations... More »

Lifestyle :: Travel :: Small World

The Happiest People in the World

We Danes consistently rank at the top of any happy polls. In fact, our national symbol is a heart. You'll find the cute little sign everywhere, even stamped on money. Want to find out why we're so content? Take a trip to Denmark. More »

Lifestyle :: Health/Fitness :: Speed Training

Revisiting the Kinetic Link Principle

Rated 5.0 Stars

The last time I looked at the kinetic link principle, I had a very biased front view perspective of the golf swing. And perhaps even the scientists have had this bias in developing this theory too since they may have been used to seeing golf swings from the front. But after viewing 1000â€™s of high speed videos from back, side and odd angled views of PGA tour players and long drive competitors, it is obvious that this bias may be the very reason we have not understood the swing properly. More »

Lifestyle :: Art/Leisure :: Baby Talk

Cake Decorating Classes - Basic

Lifestyle :: Art/Leisure :: Stellar Astrology

Stellar Astrology for March 2010

It's time to catch your breath and take it easy. You've been on the go since the holidays and could use a little R and R. Clear away the mental debris you've been wrestling with and allow yourself time for a bit of self-analysis if you get the chance. Next month is your birthday month and your energy will reappear. Your planetary ruler, Mars, has been retrograde since mid December, causing all sorts of slow-downs in many areas of your life. By mid March, this planet will finally move forward. More »

Entertainment :: TV :: Oceanic Announcements

Oceanic Wants You to Save Your Blogging, Texting and Tweeting for HAIR

Oceanic Time Warner Cable's Road Runner and Manoa Valley Theatre are proud to present the first ever Tweetup and Facebook Night at Hair, the acclaimed rock musical, on Saturday, March 20, 2010, at 8 p.m. For one night only, Manoa Valley Theatre will lift its ban on digital gadgets during the show and invite the audience to post, blog and tweet to their heart's content throughout the live performance. More »

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

Choose to Snooze

As we scramble to make do in these tough economic times, the quest for rest continues. According to an Institute of Medicine study released in 2006, an estimated 50 million to 70 million Americans chronically suffer from sleep disorders that interfere with their daily activities and adversely affect their health and longevity. More »

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