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Koko Head Crater Trail Hike - Nature's Stairmaster

A sudden increase in the amount of Koko Head trail "tweets" and "status updates" lately prompted me to rearrange the sched - just a tad - and dig up some old images to pen this article. Who knows? After I'm pau, maybe I can jump on the ol' bandwag...

On the First Day of Christmas, My True-Geek Gave to Me

Hard to believe, but as of the 1st of this month (November) u have 54 days to get hoppin' and get your true-geek something they will love/cherish/adore/do flips over/... whatever. So, as I have in the past I have scoured the 'net and here is my wish list for the first 6 days... tune in on the 1st of December for 7-12... that should take care of the conservative shoppers who want their gifts ready to go well ahead of THE day and the last minute shoppers who always wait to see if the price goes down on Christmas Eve!! More »

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

The Absolutely Fabulous Square Hearts and Arrows Diamonds

The ideal cut round diamond was the first to exhibit exceptional brilliance and sparkle and it was just a matter of time before it became a standard for those consumers wanting the most beautiful diamond. And yet there were people that were still left wanting. More »

Lifestyle :: Art/Leisure :: Baby Talk

Planning Ahead: Wills, Trusts, and Medical Documents

This is the advice that nobody wants to hear but everybody should heed. Let's talk about end of life issues. If your loved one suddenly has a medical crisis, would you know how to find their important information? More »

Entertainment :: Cartoons :: Online Aloha

Online Aloha November 2009

In this month's "Online Aloha", Jon J Murakami takes a humorous look at cell phone accessories. More »

Sports :: Surf :: Live Green, Surf Clean

Stewards of South Maui

Rated 5.0 Stars

If you've ever driven around or flown over South Maui you're familiar with the vast, wind swept beauty on display from McGregor Point out to Cape Kinau. With Haleakala reaching towards the heavens in the east and the West Maui mountain range framing this mighty vista, it always draws plenty of oohs and aahs from those lucky enough to see it. More »

Sports :: Outdoor :: The Golf Club

Leilehua's Mason to Stage Two Q School

Rated 5.0 Stars

Hawaii's Leilehua grad and UH-Hilo graduate Nick Mason did. And he did it in style. He finished #1, medalist, in McKinney, Texas at one of the overflow courses. That's how many guys tried their way through Q-School at $4,000 just to get your entry form in. More »

Lifestyle :: Art/Leisure :: Event Planning Tips

What to Consider When Hiring a Caterer

Before looking for a caterer for your special event, be prepared with answers to the following questions. If you want guests attending your celebration to be properly taken care of throughout your event (without having to bus their own dishes and helping to breakdown at the end of the event) your caterer should provide the following services... More »

Lifestyle :: Art/Leisure :: Stellar Astrology

Sheila Mason's Stellar Astrology for November 2009

Rated 4.3 Stars

Happy Birthday, Scorpio! If others try to push you around on the 2nd, you'll be ready to fight back. The Taurus moon is opposing your sun-sign, Scorpio and is doing so under rather harsh conditions, making you edgy, touchy, and argumentive with your partner. Ride this phase out, Scorpio and carry on until the 16th when a new moon in your sign brings you a whole new attitude, one that is lighter and happier than it's been in quite some time. More »

Lifestyle :: Art/Leisure :: Energy Tips

Plan Your Holiday Cooking to Save Energy

In Hawaii, cooking accounts for about 8% of the average household's energy use. The estimated energy use of an electric range is between 30 and 60 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per month, depending on usage. By comparison, a 1,500-watt microwave oven operated on high power for 20 minutes a day will use roughly 15 kWh per month. More »

Lifestyle :: Around Town :: World Wide Ed

Koko Head Crater Trail Hike - Nature's Stairmaster

Rated 5.0 Stars

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

The Tip Off For Kakaako Luxury Condos

It all started almost a year ago when my phone rang. An Investment Banker was on the other end of the line. After a short introduction I asked what I could do for him. He of course is representing a Consortium who wanted to examine 'opportunities' in the Waikiki and more specifically Kakaako Luxury Condo Markets. The information needed by this gentleman included any 'distressed' property sales, Days On Market (D.O.M.), Price / Square Foot, amenities, Sold data, location within Honolulu, etc. More »

Business :: Technology :: Business Computing

Software Testing Tricky but Vital Part of Process

When evaluating or developing software, putting it through its paces under real-world conditions is a critical yet often overlooked step. Many times, testing plans are developed and implemented but do not take into account the size or technical savvy of the intended user community. More »

Lifestyle :: Health/Fitness :: Speed Training

Micro Move of Tiger's Release

Rated 5.0 Stars

The Tiger impact position is part of a total release move that consists of several key micro moves. Earlier articles pointed out left wrist supination and flexion (bowing), but I left out an extremely important micro move; ulnar deviation (UD). More »

Lifestyle :: Food :: Kau Kau Kitchen

Muffins

Rated 5.0 Stars

Right now, I'm working on whole wheat muffins. A muffin is basically a single-serving quick bread. One of the reasons I like them is because they freeze so well. You can make lots of them, in many different flavors, and then just pull out a few of each flavor as needed! Muffins are good for using up leftover veggies and fruits. And they can be packed with fiber, helping to keep muffin tops in their rightful place, instead of hanging over our jeans! More »

Lifestyle :: Food :: Creative Recipes

Homemade Ice Cream Without the High Calories

Rated 5.0 Stars

I found a healthy recipe to replace ice cream that I wanted to share with my readers. Imagine eating a tasty frozen dessert that is good for you and that you can enjoy without calorie or guilt. This recipe tastes so delicious that it is hard to tell that it is missing all the fat and sugar of regular ice cream. You can feel good about serving this frozen dessert as a healthy snack for your children. More »

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

Making a List, Checking It Twice

The holidays are approaching, and that makes me nervous. There seems to be one common theme that dominates this time of year - food. Studies show that almost all Americans gain weight between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. All year, I work hard to manage my weight and exercise regularly, and I'd hate to see my discipline go down the drain. More »

Lifestyle :: Travel :: Small World

Hawaii's New Honorary Consul for Denmark: Claus Z. Hansen

I've joined the diplomatic ranks as the newest Honorary Consul. The Queen of Denmark has approved me in May as the Royal Danish Consulate, representing Hawaii. More »

Lifestyle :: Art/Leisure :: Picture This

Be Kind, Resize

One of the biggest questions we get is about resizing images from their full resolution size to a more manageable size. In this article we will talk about why you want to shoot in large sizes and then re-size the images for More »

Lifestyle :: Computers :: Computer Tips

Always Use Protection

Rated 5.0 Stars

Backing up information on your computer is more important than ever. We get a fair share of customers who come in with tears in their eyes asking if we can recover their data from a broken hard drive or corrupted drive. We can do surface level scanning to retrieve old data but once a hard drive is physical broken or massively corrupted, there isn't much to do More »

Business :: Careers :: CareerBuilder Career Center

20 Jobs that Pay America's Average Salary

Salaries are always a hot topic in the office -- most often, as an area of complaint. In today's economy, most are simply grateful to earn a salary of any size, but you still hear things like, "I don't earn enough to survive or pay the bills" or "So-and-so is making X amount, I should be, too." Or -- my personal favorite -- "I deserve more." More »

Lifestyle :: Around Town :: World Wide Ed

Ship's Ahoy! - Experiencing an Alaskan Cruise for the Very First Time - Part III

Rated 5.0 Stars

Ahhh, day 5. We're more than halfway through our Alaskan adventure, but there's still so much more to see and do. In this Part 3, we'll be visiting Sitka, eating dinner at Pinnacle Grill, taking in a show, and fattening up at the Dessert Extravaganza. Our boat docked near Sitka at about 8AM. I say "near" because unlike our other stops, disembarking would not be quite as easy. More »

Business :: Real Estate :: Hawaii Home Help

Home Sale Price Boosters: 10 Free or Cheap Tips

Rated 2.0 Stars

If you need to sell, now could be your best time. No market goes up forever, so this is a part of the natural cycle of supply and demand. Don't wait for an unknown future market unless you can hold on for 5+ years, the minimum it has taken past cycles to swing back the other way. The past "good market" for sellers has been devastating for most buyers, so try to understand that this change is an essential part of the economic cycles. You can and will survive it if you make smart choices. More »

Lifestyle :: Computers :: Tech Tips

An Early Christmas

For a change I'm attempting to get an early start this year on my Christmas shopping. The earlier you do it, the better the selection and you might get what you really wanted instead of settling on what is still in stock at the last minute. So here are some of my suggestions for the techie inclined on your Christmas list. More »