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Friday, November 20, 2009

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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 :: Computers :: Computer Tips

Always Use Protection
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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 »

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 :: 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 :: 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 »

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 :: 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 »

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 »

Lifestyle :: Around Town :: World Wide Ed

Koko Head Crater Trail Hike - Nature's Stairmaster
Rated 5.0 Stars
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' bandwagon and send out a sweet tweet myself. More »

Lifestyle :: Computers :: Technology In Plain English

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 :: 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 :: 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 :: 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 :: 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 :: Computers :: Tech Tips

Tech Gifts Will Keep Your Stockings Stuffed
It's that time of year again and visions of what to get that special someone will no doubt be dancing through your head. To make your selections easier, here are some suggestions. My main criterion is that they must work in conjunction with your computer system. With one exception the items cost $150 or less. Next time, I'll feature some pricier ideas.
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Lifestyle :: Computers :: Tech Tips

Are You Driving Illegally?
Rated 4.0 Stars
Are you driving illegal? Did you know July 1st is when the new law goes into effect that requires you to use some kind of hands free device with your cell phone while you are driving on Oahu? Actually it prohibits you from holding many common electronic device while you operating a vehicle. The City and County of Honolulu and Mayor Mufi Hannemann passed the law this past session. More »

Lifestyle :: Computers :: Your Broadband Computer Minute

Empty That Inbox, Willya!
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About 10 years ago, I was an organizational mess. My desk was piled high with papers everywhere (and of course I knew where everything was, but no one else did) and, horror of horrors, my email inbox had over 1000 items in it. More »

Lifestyle :: Around Town :: World Wide Ed

Just In Time - A Conversation With Justin Young, Superstar In the Making
Rated 5.0 Stars
I still remember it like it was yesterday. The year was 1995. The place was Tower Records Kahala (R.I.P). I was with my boy Grant, vibin' on the new "Hawaiian" releases on Tower's listening stations, and came across a new fella by the name of "Justin." The album was "No Better Time Than Now" and featured a young dude in a white tank, crouching on a sandy beach, holding a uke. I was like, "Oh, I gotsta see what this bad boy is all about!" More »

Lifestyle :: Art/Leisure :: Living Gen X

Taking the Time to Say Goodbye
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Time is something we take for granted when we have it, complaining about how we have so much of it. Once it's gone we mourn its loss and wonder whether it was ever ours to begin with. This year has been a year of change for me. More »

Lifestyle :: Computers :: Technology In Plain English

Top Ten Electronic Gadgets...What's on Your List?
Can't believe it's almost Christmas time, so I figured I'd better think about a list...to paraphrase from the credit card ad that asks, What's in your wallet... What's on your list? To begin, I thought I'd have a look around and see what people are saying. More »

Lifestyle :: Health/Fitness :: Speed Training

Arm Speed: Golf's Forgotten Secret
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Great athletes are considered great athletes because they instinctively perform fundamental (and sometimes complex) movements correct and faster than 99% of the population. This pertains to golf or any other sport they may play. They typically execute movements faster and more powerfully while often looking rather effortless. More »

Lifestyle :: Food :: Let's Eat!

Let's Eat Sushi!
Rated 4.8 Stars
When it comes to where sushi chefs and industry pros eat, Tadashi is at the top of the list. So let's see exactly how they measure up to our specific criteria! More »

Lifestyle :: Art/Leisure :: Living Gen X

USA Gone Wild
Rated 5.0 Stars
As Sting sang, it is indeed a brand new day. There are many people thankful for the re-boot: There's the guy who sells champagne, the salesclerk at the calendar store and, last but certainly not least, Miss USA Tara Conner. More »

Lifestyle :: Art/Leisure :: Hawaii Wedding Tips

Pup Friendly Wedding Sites
Every season, brides challenge me with a question I need to do a little research and investigating to find the answer. Last season, it was about uplighting and which venues have enough power to support this new must-have design aspect, the season before it was about multi colored dresses and what the tradition and custom was behind wearing an all-white gown. This season... it's all about dogs! More »

Top 5 Rated Articles

Creative Recipes
Homemade Ice Cream Without the High Calories
Rated 5.0 Stars
I found a healthy recipe to replace ice cream that ...
Speed Training
Micro Move of Tiger's Release
Rated 5.0 Stars
The Tiger impact position is part of a total release ...
World Wide Ed
Koko Head Crater Trail Hike - Nature's Stairmaster
Rated 5.0 Stars
A sudden increase in the amount of Koko Head trail ...
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 ...
Kau Kau Kitchen
Muffins
Rated 5.0 Stars
Right now, I'm working on whole wheat muffins. A muffin ...

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