Letters for Friday, November 20, 2009 Nov 21, 2009
I would like to say a big mahalo to Milton Lau for instituting the Kiho alu Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar festival 27 years ago, and to the Kauai Hilton Hotel and Hawaiian Airlines for being the sponsors of this year s event. Each and every year, this festival presents the best of Hawaiian slack key guitarists and vocalists ... sunkauai wrote on Nov 20, 2009 10:25 PM:" Rusty Kimo does Not have a job he rides his bike around all day! Speaking of Kauai coffee its always been the nastiest coffee sold... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
FSU Announces Signing Class Nov 20, 2009
Hawaiin native Courtney Senas signs her National Letter of Intent ... " Senas is a talented shortstop/outfield prospect all the way from Wahiawa, Hawaii. The 5-foot-6 athlete batted .540 over the past two seasons and belted a total of seven home runs, five triples and 18 doubles over the course of her sophomore and junior seasons at Mililani High School. "We are extremely excited about the addition of our first Hawaiian player," Alameda said. "Courtney is one of the best all-around athletes and... (Seminoles.com)
Concert benefits Samoa relief efforts Nov 16, 2009
Hawai'i's Samoan musical community will raise funds to aid tsunami relief efforts in Samoa at a "Rise Up Relief Concert" today from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Honolulu Central Seventh-day Adventist Church, at 2313 Nu'uanu Ave. Performing will be the Samoan Gospel Heralds, Anita Hall, the Ragazzi Ensemble of the Hawaii Youth Opera Choir, and local gospel groups ... In remembrance of the 68th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, Kapolei Public Library will display "Dark Clouds over Paradise: The Hawaii Internees... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Nov 15, 2009
Sweden returns skulls to Hawaii. Ordeal of Australia's child migrants. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Brothers mark 20 years in collectibles biz Nov 5, 2009
MG: We were very lucky because while the pog craze was going on our family went to Hawaii where the pog craze started [in the 90s. We went into a card shop expecting to see pogs every place. (Fresno Bee)
Damien commemorative a no-show at coin show Nov 2, 2009
Nearly 1,000 coin and currency enthusiasts attended yesterday's 46th annual Hawaii State Numismatic Association coin show at the Hawaii Convention Center, many intending to bring home a limited edition commemorative coin honoring the newly canonized Damien ... The coins were to have arrived in Honolulu on Friday (nearly three weeks after Bishop Larry Silva hand-delivered a relic of Damien's heel back to Hawaii) ... M.F. Kendrick, who organized the show for the Hawaii State Numismatic... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Q&A With Former Volleyball Seminole... Oct 28, 2009
I also use my environment, so when I live in Hawaii I do things that are related to that environment. What s your favorite career moment. (Seminoles.com)
Obits: Finley, Johnson, Moeckly, & Richter Oct 15, 2009
They visited Hawaii, Spain, Africa, the Bahama's, and Mexico and spent their winters traveling in the southern United States. She enjoyed square dancing, boating at the river, playing cards, gardening, ceramics, china and oil painting, sewing, cooking, canning and making her own greeting cards. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Seminoles Finish 7th At Brickyard Oct 13, 2009
They will open their spring season at the Hawaii Hilo Invitational Feb. 3-5, 2010. Brickyard Intercollegiate/Par 72/Final FSU Results Brickyard at Riverside/Macon, Ga. (Seminoles.com)
Sept. 18: Travel Briefs Oct 9, 2009
Online, Conde Nast Traveler has more information on five other parks: Acadia in Maine, Grand Canyon in Arizona, Denali in Alaska, the Rockies in Colorado and Volcanoes in Hawaii ... A 52-mile drive along the eastern and northern shores of Kaua i, Hawaii, starting in Lihue to Highway 56. (Carroll County Times, MD)
What Is a 'Feminista,' Exactly? Sep 24, 2009
Martins Press), and I was living in Hawaii enjoying controversy about my then just-released memoir, (Riverhead Books). Somewhere between talking about writing, mental illness, having babies and Pharrells impressive collection of Hermes , we shook our heads about grown-up things having to do with race, gender and advertising, and became Facebook friends. (Slate)
Hot Springs to be featured first on new quarters Sep 10, 2009
U.S. Mint Director Ed Moy has said 147 million people collected state quarters ranging from Delaware in 1999 to Hawaii in 2008. . (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Sensitive fooball predictions Sep 4, 2009
Georgia wins easily just like they did against AZ St last year, Hawaii the year before, Boise State the year before, Clemson a couple of years before ... GT4Ever, didn t we listen to the same nonsense three entire weeks before UGA demolished Hawaii. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
5 nuggets of knowledge about markets Sep 2, 2009
Won four trips to Hawaii from three different employers for sales. Or. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Grazer's Lover Has A Past Jul 8, 2009
The 00004000 lovebirds are currently vacationing in Hawaii, where they could not be reached. But long before Chosan hooked up with Grazer, she was married to New York real estate investor Sam Glasser, who unsuccessfully tried to have her deported when they broke up in 2005. (New York Post -- Gossip)
» Readers pay tribute Jul 7, 2009
"Say whatever you will about Michael Jackson's behavior over the last 20 years...but for those of us who grew up in the 80's, MJ will always be a pop God who gave us some of the best songs and videos. I along with many young girls back then, was totally in love with him. We are playing all MJ music at work today. He will be greatly missed!"--Stacy, Waikoloa, Hawaii. Buzz Up. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
The Ultimate List: Multi-Boot Games Jul 5, 2009
Arcade Advance Developer: Konami Hawaii Publisher: Konami Multi-boot Players: 2 ... Motocross Maniacs Advance Developer: Konami Hawaii Publisher: Konami Multi-boot Players: 4. (IGN Game Boy)
Classic retreats Jun 29, 2009
From Oregon to Florida to Hawaii, ideal and affordable uncrowded spots. Keith Daly With its antiques shops and picturesque hiking trails, Gearhart, Oregonjust north of the renowned, more-bustling Cannon Beachis an in-the-know haven for Portland hipsters. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Air Force Announces Men's Soccer Class of 2013 Jun 26, 2009
named Gatorade Hawaii Player of the Year ... earned the Hawaii Play of the Year during his senior season ... would like to attend pilot training and start a flight school in Hawaii following his time at the Academy. (Airforcesports.com)
Financial collapse of luxury-resort owners Jun 21, 2009
In addition to the Yellowstone Club, properties in Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada and Utah borrowed under this Credit Suisse program. Several have defaulted or gone bankrupt. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Fred "Kenneth" Swolley -Sept. 5, 1956-May 9, 2009 (21) Jun 3, 2009
He was a stereo specialist and more recently, was named top salesman and won many trips that took him to places like Hawaii and Thailand to mention a few. He installed sound systems for well known musicians including The Jefferson Airplane, Buddy Miles and the The Doobie Brothers. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
From the archives: Hippies seek perfect high May 17, 2009
Live on the seas of Hawaii. The MacCallum House Inn & Restaurant in Mendocino, which has earned positive write-ups in the New York Times, Wine Spectator. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Man wanted by FBI drives off cliff near Yakima May 16, 2009
A former Hawaii mortgage broker who had admitted to cheating investors out of as much as 30 million in a Ponzi scheme was found dead after driving off a 200-foot cliff, state authorities said ... Word of Lull s death hadn t reached Hawaii by the time his sentencing hearing was to start ... Lull s defense attorney, federal public defender Peter Wolff, had said Lull told him Wednesday he would arrive in Hawaii for sentencing at least an hour before the court proceedings were to begin. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Legendary designer introduces new line May 2, 2009
Hawaii, Florida Gulf coast, Jekyll Island, Miami and more. See where Atlantans traveled. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
W. Harris Powell Apr 30, 2009
They were to be honored by their sons with a 50th wedding anniversary trip to Hawaii in August. Traveling brought much joy to Harris and Anne. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Hawaii Ponzi scammer allegedly boasts of hidden assets Apr 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009. Posted on: Wednesday, April 29, 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Recession shines light on scams Apr 20, 2009
In Hawaii, a financier who took in $4 ... This week alone, federal or state securities and commodities regulators filed new actions against alleged Ponzi schemes in California, Hawaii and Montana ... Marvin Ray Cooper allegedly pitched an investment scheme that offered monthly investment returns as high as 25 percent during presentations at deaf community centers in Hawaii. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
'Bunch of saps' do not expect their money back Apr 15, 2009
Prosecutors said Lull bilked people in Hawaii and on the mainland out of more than $30 million in a Ponzi scheme ... Prosecutors said Lull bilked people in Hawaii and on the mainland out of more than $30 million in a Ponzi scheme ... 00004000 Hawaii News. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
George and Margaret Church (115) Apr 15, 2009
Korea, San Antonio, and Tripler Army Hospital, Hawaii. George's longest tour in the military was at Brook Army Medical Center's School of Dental Technology at Fort Sam Houston. (Boerne Star, TX)
Some fear Navy sonar may harm Fla.'s right whales Mar 14, 2009
After that ruling, the Navy and the Natural Resources Defense Council settled over the use of sonar in Hawaii. It requires the Navy to continue research on how sonar affects whales and other marine animals, but does not require sailors to adopt additional measures when they use sonar. (Yahoo News)
Class examines clothing's role in expression Mar 14, 2009
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii ... Fashion and textile designer Sig Zane and his wife Nalani Kanaka'ole are being recognized with Duke's Waikiki's 2009 Ho'okahiko award for their dedication and contributions to perpetuating Hawaiian culture and tradition ... Zane will be honored for maintaining Hawaiian values and culture through his clothing designs, and Kanaka'ole will be recognized for continuing ancient Hawaiian hula. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Leaders & Success Mar 6, 2009
Investor's Business Daily: The Hawaiian Shirt Monarch ... The Hawaiian Shirt Monarch ... Considered the pioneer in bringing Hawaiian fashion to a global consumer base, Shaheen did so with his first stitch of fabric. (Investors Business Daily)
The Hawaiian Shirt Monarch Mar 6, 2009
Considered the pioneer in bringing Hawaiian fashion to a global consumer base, Shaheen did so with his first stitch of fabric ... Shaheen (1922-2008) did so by creating unique clothing items from styles that appealed first to the small population of the Hawaiian Islands in the late 1940s and early 1950s ... "He started in a place (Hawaii) where there was no industry to speak of and created one from the ground up, creating a truly vertically integrated business.". (Investors Business Daily)
What a show! Wayne says thanks to all Feb 28, 2009
That was the feeling, as I watched and listened and soaked in that tribute for yours truly, this past Sunday at the Waikiki nei Showroom at the Royal Hawaiian Center ... Indeed, the wealth of talent (The Brothers Cazimero slipping in a wedge of "A Chorus Line" alongside the Hawaiiana and dropping names like Tia Carrere and Daniel Ho), the range of musical memories (Marlene Sai doing "Waikiki," Karen Keawehawaii singing with Cha dancing), even a sample of sexy fun (Tony Young from Manoa Valley... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Marty McClain, auctioneer and philanthropist Feb 25, 2009
Many knew him from his estate sale advertisements selling everything from large local estates to jewelry, fine art, antiques and Hawaiiana ... Last year he raised $705,000 for the Hawaii Preparatory Academy on the Big Island ... He also raised more than $100,000 to support programs at the Hawaiian Humane Society, the Honolulu Boy Choir, American Liver Foundation, the March of Dimes, the Waikiki Community Center and the Assistance League of Hawai'i. (Honolulu Advertiser)
The big list of festivals Feb 20, 2009
Want to be able to drive to Hawaii. This weekend you can while Hawaii is at the Tempe Beach Park ... See cultural dances, music and demonstrations in Hawaiian martial arts. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
North Dakota's 2008 crop estimated at nearly $6.6B Feb 19, 2009
HONOLULU (AP) A permanent ban on any research or alteration of the sacred taro plant is being considered by Hawaii legislators. The House Hawaiian Affairs Committee on Wednesday unanimously approved a statewide prohibition on development, testing, planting or importation of genetically modified taro ... Taro farmers and Native Hawaiians want it to remain pure, but scientists warn that disease could wipe it out unless they take action. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
A truly sensible stimulus plan Feb 18, 2009
The leisure industry also needs a lift so we plan on taking a family vacation to visit areas hit hardest by the economic crunch, such as Florida, Hawaii and our relatives in Michigan. The entertainment industry will also need a pop, so I will buy baseball and basketball season tickets. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Superior love story: Happily married couple finds sanctuary working in, owning barbershop Feb 14, 2009
Shawn comes home in a couple of weeks to join his own wife and daughter in Hawaii. Dale and Becky look forward to that. (Missoulian, MT)
