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It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like THAT Time of Year!

One of my readers suggested that I do this in Nov not Dec as I did last year, so pull out your credit/debit card, while you join me for a look at some gadgets that can be had via a few keystrokes while conserving that last tank of $4+ gas! Here ar...

Can Your Favorite Color Determine Your Perfect Job?

Do you ever wish finding the perfect job could be as easy as 1, 2, 3? According to new research, it might be as easy as red, yellow or blue. That's right; by determining which primary, secondary and achromatic colors you prefer most and least, you can figure out a successful career path based on how you approach work, the types of workplaces where you work best and how you handle work tasks. More »

Lifestyle :: Art/Leisure :: Energy Tips

Holiday Cooking Tips

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It's November and the holidays are upon us! Many of you will be cooking more and consequently using more electricity, so it's a good time to use energy-efficient cooking techniques. More »

Lifestyle :: Health/Fitness :: Speed Training

The Fall In - Tiger's Transition Part 2

Congratulations to the new Champion of Long Drive, Jamie Sadlowski. On October 25, 2008, he slammed it 418 yards in the final to beat Dewald Gouws. On his way to the final Sadlowski also hit the longest drive of the event at a whopping 434 yards. One of his drives carried over 400 yards on the fly. He is certainly the best long driver pound for pound at about 5'11" tall and about 175 pounds. More »

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

So You Want to Buy a Short Sale Now?

This house sold last year for $529K. The same house is for sale right now for $569K as a Short Sale! That's right! This is a real live example of what you can come across on Oahu... More »

Business :: Real Estate :: Hawaii Home Help

Renovating Your Home - Will It Pay Off?

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If your home no longer meets your needs, should you move to one that does, or renovate? Most homes have lots of unrealized potential. You know - the things you planned to do right away when you first bought the place, before your busy life took over. There's nothing more rewarding than seeing your home transformed from ordinary to spectacular. More »

Lifestyle :: Art/Leisure :: Stellar Astrology

November, 2008 Horoscope

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Here is your astrological reading for November, 2008, from Sheila Mason's Stellar Astrology. More »

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

A Sobering Look at Hawaii's Driving Record

Hawaii ranks number one in the nation in alcohol-related traffic fatalities, according to the federal government's annual traffic safety assessment. In 2006, 52 percent of Hawaii traffic fatalities involved alcohol. The national average was 41 percent. Hawaii averages about 6,000 driving under the influence (DUI) arrests each year. More »

Lifestyle :: Computers :: Internet Safety

Who Am I?

As parents we know that our children struggle with identity. Who are they? What do others think of them? Through their school years students struggle to develop their own unique identities. One's identity is a culmination of personality, genetics and how that person interacts with the world around them. More »

Lifestyle :: Computers :: Tech Tips

Personal E-mail On Your Work E-mail System?

E-mail has become the preferred method for communicating with friends and family. It has taken the place of the snail mail (pen and paper) due to the simplicity, cost and virtually immediate delivery. Anything from formal business correspondence with financial calculations to jokes to friends and relatives are being sent via millions of e-mail everyday. We all have sent these types of messages through our work e-mail systems but should we have? More »

Lifestyle :: Travel :: Small World

Staycations: How to Enjoy a Great Hometown Vacation

Has the soft economy got you rethinking your vacation plans? How about staying at home this year, where your dollar can stretch a little farther? More »

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

EGL Accused of Over-Grading Diamonds

In August the Jeweler's Association of Australia issued an industry alert to its members that accused European Gemological Laboratory (EGL) International of over stating color and clarity grades on their diamond grading reports by two grades or more. They indicated the laboratory of the Israeli EGL International as the primary source of the over-graded reports and cautioned that all EGL certificates should be treated carefully since the facility responsible for the grading is not listed on the document. EGL responded by saying that it was being falsely accused and that the JAA was "unfair and irresponsible". More »

Entertainment :: Virtual Hawaii :: Hawaii 360

Waikiki Beach Virtual Tour

Waikiki means 'spouting water' because it was a vast marshland fed by many streams. From ancient times Waikiki has been a popular surfing spot which is one of the reasons why the chiefs made their homes and headquarters here for hundreds of years. More »

Entertainment :: Movies :: Hangin' Out At the Movies

Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist

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Once again, Michael Cera is perfectly cast in another offbeat teen comedy as the sensitive and charming high school nerd in Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist. Much like his roles in Superbad (2007) and Juno (2007), Cera is not the typical male love interest, but his shy and honest demeanor heightens his popularity on the screen. More »

Business :: Real Estate :: Hawaii Real Estate Coach

Profile of a Millionaire

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There is a terrific book titled "Millionaire Next Door". The research done by the authors is very extensive and very enlightening and will show you the traits and habits of millionaires in America. Stanley and Danko are the researchers that have interviewed hundreds of millionaires. What they have discovered is quite different from our perception of what a millionaire looks like. The following information are excerpts from the book and my thoughts are added. More »

Entertainment :: Cartoons :: Online Aloha

Online Aloha November 2008

Hey, Gang, Jon J. Murakami here... It saddens me to say, but we're going to have to say 'Good-Bye' to Ninja Bunny... I've received numerous accusations that Ninja-Bunny was stolen from Stan Sakai's Signature. More »

Lifestyle :: Computers :: Computer Tips

Black Friday!

As we get ready for year end parties and Thanksgiving parties and full course meals, we forget that it also means that consumers aren't the only ones salivating! Retailers salivated like crazy too! Know why? It is because it is the time of year when we "officially" start the Holiday Shopping Period. More »

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

So You Think This Looks Easy.....

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How many times have we heard clients say 'oh, this looks easy, I can do this'? Pardon us tattooers when we show insult. What they are seeing, particularly in the studio I work in, are years of diligence. Years of learning the proper techniques, the proper equipment, the proper procedure before, during and after a tattoo. More »

Business :: Technology :: Business Computing

Be Careful With Your Bluetooth

There are basically three ways to facilitate hands-free cell phone use. First, you can use the built-in speaker capability of your cell phone. Most phones have speaker capabilities. An alternative is to use a wired earpiece, the likes of which have been around nearly since the advent of the cell phone. The last and best choice is a wireless solution based on Bluetooth technology. More »

Sports :: Surf :: Live Green, Surf Clean

A Giant Plastic Soup

To a large extent, the ocean's currents determine the Earth's weather events. Much of the planet's atmosphere reacts to the changing temperatures and oscillating dynamics of warm and cool water. Deep sea upwelling provides life giving nutrients and sustenance for marine life forms ranging from microscopic phytoplanktons on up to the colossal Blue Whale. Unfortunately, these currents also serve as the unwitting transit medium for tons of floating land and shipping originated debris... More »

Lifestyle :: Art/Leisure :: Picture This

Manual vs. Automatic

It seems that the battle is almost as old as time but really "auto" settings have only been around on cameras since the late 1970's. The first auto camera on the market were designed to More »

Lifestyle :: Health/Fitness :: Yoga Step By Step

Urdhva Baddhangullyasana (Upward Bound Finger Pose) Stage 2

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Urdhva Baddhangullyasana is a standing pose where the fingers are bound together and the arms are stretched overhead. This pose is wonderful for creating flexibility in the wrists, arms and shoulders and relieves tightness in the neck. People who work at computers, taxi drivers, surfers, hair stylists, or anyone whose activities cause tension in the neck and upper body, will gain great benefit from this asana. More »

Business :: Finance :: Financial Forum

How to Secure Your Home Wireless Network

Don't think that your home wireless network is confined within the walls of your house or apartment. Powerful wireless networks can extend over 100 yards from the router. Because home networks can be used right out of the box with very little to no security enabled, many users in Hawaii jump onto the Internet without setting up the necessary precautions. Wireless networks in Hawaii without any security are open to users who can: More »

Entertainment :: Virtual Hawaii :: Virtual Tour Hawaii

Hawaii Island Golf Courses

The island of Hawaii also known as The Big Island is the home to some of the best golf courses in the world. More »

Business :: Real Estate :: Hawaii Real Estate Reporter

Tricks to Finding the Right Neighborhood In Hawaii

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If you like to wake up to the birds singing, you probably don't want to live someplace where your neighbors stay up all night playing poker in the garage and blasting music. Here's what to look for, and what to look out for, in your quest to find a Hawaii neighborhood that's right for you. More »

Sports :: Outdoor :: The Golf Club

Kapalua's Girl Wins

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We could call her Kapalua's "hanai" child. When Morgan Pressel found out there was no one on the LPGA Tour playing for Kapalua Resort, she asked to be the one to wear Kapalua's Butterfly logo. The folks at Kapalua said, "You've got it." And she does. More »

Lifestyle :: Art/Leisure :: Baby Talk

Hand Me Downs

If you're a parent, you probably have heard the scary statistic that it will cost you up the wazoo to have a child. Or, more specifically, more than $10,000 on baby's first year, for the average family, according to BabyCenter.com. More »

Entertainment :: TV :: Oceanic Announcements

Visit Us At the UFC 94 St. Pierre vs. Penn 2 Press Tour!

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Honolulu, get ready! UFC President Dana White is coming to town with UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St.-Pierre and UFC Lightweight Champion BJ Penn to formally announce UFC 94: St.-Pierre vs. Penn 2 - the incredible rematch that fans have been waiting for. Visit the Oceanic booth at the historic event on Friday, November 21 at the Blaisdell Concert Hall. More »

Lifestyle :: Around Town :: World Wide Ed

Fro-Yo, Yo - Yogurtland Is Where It's At

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Back in June, my friend Shannon Facebooked me and said to check out this place on University called Yogurtland. Since I'm no longer a townie however, making it out to the University area is not as on-the-regular as before. I told Shannon (and myself) that I'd check it out when I had the time next time I'm out thurr. More »

Lifestyle :: Computers :: Technology In Plain English

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like THAT Time of Year!

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Lifestyle :: Food :: Creative Recipes

"Spread the Aloha Spirit" Brownies

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If everyone made a batch of these brownies and shared them with other folks we would have a different world. It takes about 40 minutes to prepare this recipe and the gift giving effects last much longer. Let's show the world the Aloha Spirit is still here in Hawaii. More »