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The Humana Challenge? Pumping Vitality into "The Hope"

It was officially the Bob Hope Classic but everyone called it "The Hope". Bob Hope's last name is what he came to embody in the minds of many. In his work and his life he gave people "hope". Bob Hope put his name on the PGA Tour Desert Classic in ...

Be safe if you use a portable generator!

Stormy weather can bring lightning and strong winds that can cause power outages. As a backup source of power you may have a small generator, which can be handy but must be used carefully. More »

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

Oahu Year End 2011 Real Estate Report

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For years we have experienced a steady, dramatic decline in New Listings coming onto the market as owners refuse to give up more equity or simply do not have enough equity in order to sell for a profit. Now we can see that this past year has brought a much needed change to the market as more and more home owners are coming onto the market to sell... More »

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

The Importance of Hawaii Tattoo Licensing

Even after decades of required licensing people are still surprised when I tell them that tattooers MUST be licensed to legally tattoo in Hawaii. Our regulations have been in place for a very long time and are in place for a reason. But even if a person passes their test does it truly qualify them to tattoo? More »

Business :: Real Estate :: Hawaii Home Help

Relocating to Hawaii - Tips for a Smooth Move

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The lure of the Islands is beckoning. Even if it's just in your dreams, it's out there, softly nudging you under the surface. Should you listen to your heart, and move to Hawaii? Hawaii appeals to all the senses. It's in the velvety feel of the trade winds... More »

Lifestyle :: Food :: Creative Recipes

Love Apples aka Pomme de Amour

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The tomato fruit is hermaphrodite and contains all it needs to self pollinate. The French definition is pomme de amour came from the former belief in the tomato's aphrodisiacal powers. The Church Rome banned the red fruit calling it scandalous and tempting as a woman and a threat to male dominance. More »

Lifestyle :: Around Town :: World Wide Ed

Hawaii Ramen Quest - Part V

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Although varying in sizes and flavors, many of the ramen shops we covered in this series have one thing in common: their noodles are supplied by the same, local, noodle factory based right here in Hawaii. So what better way to close this series out than with where ramen in Hawaii all begins... Sun Noodle. More »

Entertainment :: Entertainment :: Nintendo Hawaiiana

Club Nintendo reward games for December 2011 to January 2012

Up until a month ago you probably were just a member of Club Nintendo just so you got the full benefit of your purchases by racking up Nintendo Coins... even if you didnt know what to spend your points on... until now. Now every month Nintendo is going to roll out two games apiece for their Wii and 3DS eshops... More »

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

The New Opal Thai in Haleiwa

Giant surf, bronzed bodies, skimpy bikinis, star-struck tourists, honu sightings, Acai bowls, yes. The North Shore has plenty of those. But Thai food? Little do many know, but some of the best Thai food on the island comes from the North Shore, and until very recently, it all came from a truck! More »

Business :: Careers :: CareerBuilder Career Center

Debunking Common Job Search Myths

We've all heard that a résumé shouldn't be longer than a single page. And that "It never hurts to apply," even to jobs that are a long shot. It seems as if everyone has at least a small nugget of job search wisdom to pass along. More »

Lifestyle :: Lifestyle :: Geeks in Paradise

SOPA: Hollywood vs. The Internet

It was at this Committee Meeting on November 16 that Google and other Internet-related organizations realized that they were about to get railroaded by the House Judiciary and the Hollywood collective, led by the MPAA and the RIAA. More »

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

"We Love Veggies, Yes, We Do! "

Theresa Wee's parents taught her the importance of being healthy and she grew up loving sports, especially tennis. At age 6, she was winning science fairs and devouring biographies of Marie Curie, Florence Nightingale, and Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, and her parents encouraged her ambition to become a doctor. More »

Lifestyle :: Computers :: Technology In Plain English

I’d walk a million miles for one of your smiles my CES geek (better yet for one of your nifty new gadgets!)

If you were to ask what word(s) would most represent the 2012 CES, I'd say "BIG", "SMART" and perhaps, "CONNECTED" and just to cover all the bases, "GREEN". It's been a huge show and the number of attendees I keep hearing is 160,000. Definitely a crowd, especially when you're trying to get close to a gadget to see how it works... More »

Entertainment :: Entertainment :: Nintendo Hawaiiana

3DS Demos Arrive Outside of Japan

Why are we so tragically slow in certain aspects of Nintendo updates I haven't a clue. But months after sending mixed signals basically talking of premium content, but swearing that free DLC was the new dirty word of 2011, the premium content finally came... as well as free downloadable demos... sadly if you thought the free demos would come string free... well tough. More »

Community :: Features :: Civil Beat

Volunteering for the Hawaiian-Language Newspaper Project

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When I heard the call for volunteers on the radio, I knew I wanted to be a part of the Ike Kuokoa initiative. I signed up that very morning to help with the effort to transcribe tens of thousands of Hawaiian-language newspaper pages dating back to the mid-19th century. The project doesn't involve translation, but it's proving to be much more challenging - and rewarding - than I had expected. More »

Lifestyle :: Art/Leisure :: The Freedive Camera

The Night Shift

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If you're like me, you probably watched the movie Jaws at an impressionably young age. I remember two main points from that movie. One, never continue to swim after you hear theme music. And two, don't go swimming at night. It took me a looong time to get over that second point. Too long. Now, swimming at night is one of my favorite things to do. More »

Lifestyle :: Art/Leisure :: Hawaii Wedding Tips

Bringing your dog to Hawaii

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Announcing Mister and Misses... and Spot, too! Your wedding day is the biggest day of your life. It's only natural that you'll want to have your loved ones, two-legged and four-legged, there by your side. For destination brides traveling to Hawaii for their tropical wedding, fear not, your "baby" is invited too! More »

Lifestyle :: Computers :: Computer Tips

What to look for in a computer

Imagine this scene: You've gotten over the Holidays, looked at the bills and started to think, "Time to worry about taxes..." and then ...WHAM, your computer goes kaput. Well, with the prices of computers coming down so much now, and with so many different places to purchase, you probably get overwhelmed... More »

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

What Repairs Are Needed When Cars Break Down?

I've been reading through some car repair information from Automobile Club of Southern California's Automotive Research Center. This is useful information so that motorists can identify maintenance and do repairs to prevent break downs from happening in the first place. More »

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

Cushion Cut Diamonds, Increasing Popularity

There is definite increase in the Cushion cut diamond's popularity. A year ago we would get one request in two or three months. In the past month it has increase to one to two a week. That is certainly an noticeable increase in demand. More »