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A Look Back: Queen Liliuokalani School Is Turning 100

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Splendid. Distinguished. Impressive. The year was 1912 and Hawaii's newspapers were touting a new schoolhouse in Kaimuki as "the best constructed and most completely equipped public school building in the Territory." The original building's cornerstone was laid by Queen Liliuokalani, Hawaii's last reigning monarch... More »

Lifestyle :: Health/Fitness :: Speed Training

Survey of Impact Positions of PGA Tour Players (target line/front view)

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Why study elite swings? If money were not a concern would you buy a Bentley Phantom ($450,000) or a VW Bug ($20,000)? Would you want your kids to have straight A's in school or C's? Would you want your child to go to Harvard or the local community college? Would you want to eat that prime aged filet mignon or the chuck steak from the supermarket? I'm sure you get my point... More »

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

Tattoo Lettering.....I couldn't have said it better

Lettering.....oh the lettering! Seems like the latest 'cool' thing in tattooing....but is it? Really? With his permission I am reprinting a blog written by Johnny Thief of Seppuku Tattoo, NJ. More »

Lifestyle :: Art/Leisure :: Hawaii Auto Repair Advice

The 2012 Hawaii Student Auto Skills Hands-On Competition

On April 21, 2012 AAA/Ford Student Auto Skills Hands-On Competition held its annual automotive diagnostics and repair event. The event was held on the grounds of Leeward Community College Automotive School from 10:00am until 12:00pm. More »

Lifestyle :: Art/Leisure :: Hawaii Wedding Tips

Video Lingo 101

LIGHTS. CAMERA. ACTION! Let's talk video! Looking into professional videography for your wedding, but have no clue what language they're speaking? Same Day Edit, HD, photo montage... what?! We're here to help! We got the inside scoops from wedding videography expert Keli'i Grace of Kai Media. More »

Business :: Careers :: CareerBuilder Career Center

7 gigs that make good second jobs

Perhaps it's to help cover your bills. Or maybe it's to seek fulfillment not experienced at your day job. Whatever the reason, if you are looking to get a second job, you're not alone. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 7 million Americans hold more than one job. More »

Lifestyle :: Around Town :: World Wide Ed

Spicy Ahi & BBQ - Ono Japanese Eats in Pearl City

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In part III of my Hawaii Ramen Quest, I paid IchiBen in the Times Square Shopping Center a visit. While walking over from my car, I noticed a fairly large crowd gathered around the entrance of another eatery nearby. That place was called Spicy Ahi & BBQ and I took a mental note to return again to give it a try. Here's what I found on that return visit. More »

Sports :: Outdoor :: The Golf Club

Hawaii Golf on Television

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The LPGA is back in the islands and the beauty of Hawaii's islands and weather was beamed around the world for four days in April. In the United States, Golf Channel carried the LPGA Lotte Championship presented by J Golf. Because of Hawaii's location, and the time zone changes, the LPGA Lotte Championship was seen on the East Coast during prime time in the evening. More »

Lifestyle :: Art/Leisure :: The Freedive Camera

Kona Blue

Earlier this month I was lucky to get to go to the Merrie Monarch Festival and spend a week surrounded by wonderful people. For a long time I had looked forward to going to the Big Island again and getting in the water before things got underway. The Big Island has always been one of my favorite places to shoot and I couldnâ€™t wait to get in the water... More »

Lifestyle :: Food :: Oahu Restaurants - And Then Some...

Transformation Down at the Pier!

Think Heeia Pier, and I, for one, am caught immediately thinking of one thing... Sandbar!!! It doesn't get much better than a sunny day and the Kaneohe Sandbar, sitting, oooh, about a mile off-shore from the pier, which is the sandbar's commute base... More »

Lifestyle :: Art/Leisure :: Energy Tips

Use a “smart” power strip

We know that a power strip can be used to manually shut off power completely to electronic equipment that would otherwise continue to draw small amounts of standby power even when turned off. However, we may neglect to switch the power strip off, or we may leave the room and forget to turn off what we were using... More »

Lifestyle :: Food :: Creative Recipes

Green Tea Zen Cupcakes

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Cupcakes are so popular these days. They are called "fairy cakes" in England. They can be magical and fun to make and to eat. We have come a long way since the chocolate and vanilla cupcakes. The popular television show Cupcake Wars sports the many gourmet flavors and creations using cupcakes. More »

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

GIA certificates Guaranteed? Not Always!

GIA (Gemological Institute of America) and AGS (American Gem Society) are considered to be more accurate in their diamond grading than all other international laboratories. While it is a basic assumption that GIA diamond grading reports are accurate, it is not always so consistent... More »

Lifestyle :: Art/Leisure :: Stellar Astrology

Sheila Mason's Stellar Astrology, May 2012

TAURUS (APRIL 21 - MAY 20) Relationship woes could knock on your door during the first week of May. There will be a full moon in your opposite house of partnerships on the 5th, perhaps causing petty arguments or even worse. Venus, your ruling planet, will also get into the act by moving in retrograde motion, causing startling occurrences that you never counted on... More »

Business :: Real Estate :: Hawaii Home Help

Hawaii Investment Property - How to Choose the Right Property

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An investment property - in Hawaii - what could be more appealing? Young professionals, former Hawaii residents looking for an Island connection, baby boomers, and families wanting their kids to own a home here - these are just a few of the sorts of people who are looking right now to buy investment property. More »

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

May Day is Lei Day

Lei Day in Hawaii dates back to 1928, when writer Don Blanding suggested a holiday to celebrate making and wearing lei. Grace Tower Warren had the idea to observe Lei Day on May 1 in conjunction with May Day. She also coined the phrase, "May Day is Lei Day." More »

Entertainment :: TV :: Oceanic Announcements

Hawaii Student Matthew Shimura Takes Top Honors in National Competition

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Oceanic Time Warner Cable is proud to announce that the grand prize winning entry for C-SPAN's national 2012 StudentCam competition is a student from Hawaii! The national competition, sponsored by Time Warner Cable and C-SPAN, challenged middle and high school students to bring the U.S. Constitution to life in the form of a video documentary. More »

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

Oahu Distressed Property Report March 2012 First Quarter Report

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This report, I promise, is a fascinating story and will provide you information you will be hard pressed to find reported anywhere in the Mainstream Media. It is just something they do not want you to be aware of as Consumers because frankly, it runs counter to the current 'drip-drip' campaign of "The Economy is Getting Better", "The Economy is Getting Better", "The Economy is Getting Better." More »

Lifestyle :: Computers :: Technology In Plain English

Stop Helping Spam Senders

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Sins of The Internet: Not Using Bcc. This is a little known yet very important issue on the web. Many good people commit this every day without knowing that there is an alternative, and without having any understanding of the very real damage that they are committing. More »