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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">New website advisory: <a href="http://www.rosemaryshairshoppe.com/">www.rosemaryshairshoppe.com</a></span></b></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Recently completed a webpage for RoseMary's Hair Shoppe, located street level at the Ohana East hotel in Waikiki.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The shop is open daily and offers all the basic salon services and more. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Take a minute to check out the link <a href="http://www.rosemaryshairshoppe.com/">www.rosemaryshairshoppe.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">[L to R]: <span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial", sans-serif;">Chef Chang-Wook Chung
of Seoul’s Kumsan Restaurant, Chef Wade Ueoka of MW Restaurant, Executive Chef
Lee Anne Wong of Koko Head Café, Chef Mark “Gooch” Noguchi of Pili Group, and
Chef Eric Oto of Hoku’s at The Kahala Hotel & Resort.</span></span><br />
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Airlines revealed the next group of culinary talent to be showcased in its
ongoing Featured Chef Series … led by Hawaiian’s newly appointed Executive Chef
Lee Anne Wong of Honolulu’s Koko Head Café.<span>
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of MW Restaurant and Eric Oto of Hoku’s at The Kahala Hotel & Resort.
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<span style="color: #d0e0e3;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">A selection of
his in-flight creations includes Short Rib Beef Stew with Coconut Ginger Brown
Rice; Mama Gooch’s Hiyashi Chuka Noodle Salad; Smoked Shrimp Dip with Crostini;
Tofu Hekka with Long Rice Noodles; Portuguese Bean Soup; BBQ Pork Sliders with
Hawaiian Sweet Bun; and Mushroom Frittata with Portuguese Sausage. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Chef Wong, a
guest chef since 2015 under the airline’s former Executive Chef Chai
Chaowasaree, currently oversees meals on inbound international flights. She
graduated from the International
Culinary Center,
formerly known as the French Culinary Institute, and began her culinary
training at Marcus Samuelsson’s Aquavit before playing an integral role in the
opening of Jean Georges Vongrichten’s Chinese concept, Restaurant 66. Wong
gained national attention when she appeared on Season One of Bravo’s flagship
series “Top Chef.” She later became the series' supervising culinary producer
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chefs have included Jon Matsubara, Andrew Le of The Pig & The Lady, and
Sheldon Simeon of Tin Roof Maui. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "gill sans mt";">A decade ago, Aloha Air Cargo opened
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profitable cargo division was sold to Seattle-based <a href="http://www.saltchuk.com/" target="_blank">Saltchuk</a> - who had been
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facilities. Enjoy complimentary refreshments (hot <span style="color: #cccccc;">dogs,
reindeer meat* – sent from sister company Northern Air Cargo in Alaska)
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Aloha Air Cargo opened its new cargo facility today (Sunday, September 17) at 95 Akahana Street, Suite 100 in Hilo. The opening was the culmination of over two years of planning and construction.</div>
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<br />Aloha Air Cargo is occupying 19,000 square feet under roof and is accommodating Cargo and Maintenance operations. The facility has two large roll-up bay doors, along with a new, large refrigeration unit. The new location presents improved logistical advantages for our valued customers, particularly the US Postal Service. </div>
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The new Hilo facility joins neighbor island cargo stations in Lihue (LIH), Kahului (OGG), Kailua-Kona (KOA) and primary operational hub on Oahu (HNL). The company also has cargo facilities in Los Angeles (LAX) and Las Vegas (LAS). </div>
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oceanfront luxury resort, known for its gracious Hawaiian hospitality</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> is celebrating summer by offering
special, handmade <i>Pate De Fruit</i> - colorful jellies in delicious flavors.
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De Fruit</i> “Summer Fruits” are available now through August 20 at <i>Plumeria</i><i> Beach</i><i>
House, Hoku’s </i>and <i>The Veranda</i>. Cost is $38 per box for 16 pieces. To
preorder, call 808.739.8760 or email </span><a href="mailto:restaurants@kahalaresort.com"><span style="font-family: Arial;">restaurants@kahalaresort.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">.</span></span></span></div>
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Kahala offers an exclusive ambiance of a neighbor island experience. The Kahala
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561526253580075535.post-61934063433941130022016-02-25T14:02:00.000-10:002016-02-25T14:57:48.639-10:00Murphy’s Bar & Grill - 2016 St. Patrick’s Day block party <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the Pacific, with thousands
thronging the annual block party to revel and celebrate all things Irish on
Thursday, March 17, 2016. </span></div>
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just a party, however, the Murphy’s St. Patrick’s Day Block Party will again
benefit worthy Hawaii non-profit
organizations always in need of support. To the present day, Murphy’s Bar &
Grill’s Saint Patrick’s Day Block Party has raised over $100,000 for local
charities.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Owner Don Murphy expects to sell 2,500 pounds of fresh
corned beef, and will donate $2.00 for each pound sold to the Hawaii Children’s
Cancer Foundation. The projected $5000 will help the charity continue to
provide services that pediatric cancer patients and their families have come to
rely on over the years. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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at 11:00 am the parking lot across the street from Murphys will be featuring
the Guinness oyster bar and libations. Also, $.30 from the sale of each of
6,000 oysters sold at the Murphy’s Oyster Bar will be donated to local
non-profits, including Ronald McDonald House, Hospice Hawaii, and the Hawaii Foodbank. Last year,
Murphy’s went through 6,000 oysters in only 3.5 hours.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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Murphy’s commitment to community remains as strong as ever over 28 years, and
indeed, continues to grow. Again this year, the first 100 women who come in to
Murphy’s for lunch on March 17 will receive complimentary flower lei, bringing
the total number of lei presented over the years to 2,900. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.0pt;">In addition
to all of the support the event provides the community, it continues to offer
attendees a variety of a menu items, including corned beef and cabbage, steamed
clams, fresh salmon, fresh oysters, and Marion Murphy’s legendary Irish Whiskey
Cake and Bread Pudding with Irish Whiskey Sauce. This year’s event includes a
variety of new menu items as well: lamb shank, grilled steak, calamari, shrimp,
a Bailey’s cheesecake and much more.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div>
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traditional Okinawan (and Japanese) fare that is sure to satisfy anyone’s
craving is Utage Restaurant + Lounge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Open for lunch and dinner, Monday – Saturday, the restaurant is tucked
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I recently returned for lunch and, as usual, there was a
nice crowd already seated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The menu
offers so much to choose from that it can make it difficult to decide what to
order. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is a variety of Okinawan
dishes (like Goya Chamupru or bitter melon with tofu and eggs), Okinawan soups
(including pig’s feet soup), local favorites (such as hamburger steak with
onions), Japanese dishes (like pork tofu) and the Utage Special (more about
this soon). There are also sandwiches, side order portions of favorites, a
mixed plate option and daily specials.<br />
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Hungry and was, I ordered the Utage Special where you get
choose either the Ahi Poke or Sashimi and any two items:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Shrimp or Vegetable Tempura, Teriyaki Beef, Teriyaki
Kalbi, Kalbi, Tonkatsu, Fish Katsu, Chicken Katsu, Shoyu Pork.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This and all meals include a choice of soup
or salad, beverage (Green River, Fruit Punch, Iced
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recently found one in my neighborhood that offers the mini DV to DVD conversion
at a reasonable price. So, earlier this week I took my tape to the shop and luckily,
the owner said he would work on it right away. I left for a quick lunch and
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Bakery (www.diamondbakery.com), locally-owned cracker and cookie company with a
mission of Sharing Heartwarming Aloha, recently announced a company-wide project
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<span style="color: #ead1dc;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">“We are 100% committed in our support of IHS, The Institute for Human
Services, and its dedication to provide respite for those who are unsheltered
to help transform their lives<strong><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">,” said </span></strong></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt;">Brent Kunimoto, president of Diamond
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fortunate in our community is always a top priority for us so we’re mobilizing
our employees to do what we can to help IHS continue to make a difference in
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to June Namba, Diamond Bakery customer coordinator, “I love to help those who
are less fortunate because it makes me appreciate more of what I have. We’re
always complaining about not having this or that in life but, when you’re looking
at people in real need, it makes you feel like you already have a lot!”</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ead1dc;"><em><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">IHS is currently the only 24-hour
walk-in, emergency shelter on Oahu</span></em><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt;">, </span></i><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt;">providing
a full range of services to anyone who may be homeless or are in danger of
becoming homeless. Of their eight major service areas, Diamond Bakery is focusing
on their Community Food Programs – specifically the IHS Meal Program which
serves three hot meals a day, seven days a week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For more information on The Institute for
Human Services, visit <a href="http://www.ihshawaii.org/">http://www.ihshawaii.org/</a>.</span></span></div>
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for more than 90 years, Diamond Bakery truly cares about people. The efforts of
our employee volunteers giving of their time, energy and aloha to share Heartwarming
Aloha that our founders valued so much is priceless,” added Kunimoto.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Our goal is to have 100% employee
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PR is my bread and butter job, I also have a couple of blogs (like this one)
and am the editor of a Waikiki newsletter that
is published 2x per month.<span> </span>As editor, I sometimes
receive invitations to media events and recently attended a luncheon hosted by Starwood
Hotels & Resorts.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #ead1dc;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span>The luncheon / </span></span></span><span style="color: #ead1dc;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span><span style="color: #ead1dc;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span>press briefing </span></span></span>took on the 30<sup>th</sup> floor Leahi Club Lounge
(formerly Hanohano Room) of the Sheraton Waikiki (Sheraton Waikiki photo). This room has always been a
favorite of mine with their glass elevator and killer views of Waikīkī Beach
and Diamond Head to the left and Ala Moana and Pearl
Harbor to the right. <span> </span>With
lots happening this was a time for us to hear updates on what’s new at Starwood’s
11 properties (4 brands:<span> </span>1 – St. Regis,
1 – The Luxury Collection, 3 – Sheraton and 4 – Westin) on the islands of</span><span> Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Hawaii,
the Big Island.<span> </span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #ead1dc;"><span style="font-size: small;">50th Anniversary of the Sheraton Maui Hotel (photo from gohawaii.about.com).<span> </span><span id="goog_161602119"></span><span id="goog_161602120"></span>The Sheraton Maui Hotel, the first
official hotel at Kaanapali Beach Resort, opened its doors in January 1963
with a special introductory rate of $15 per night. <br /></span></span></span><br />
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #ead1dc;"><span style="font-size: small;">Starwood’s multi-million-dollar renovations and revitalization
plans ranging from redesigned rooms and the debut of new food and beverage
establishments to amenity upgrades and more to better serve the growing
needs of its guests.</span></span></span></li>
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Waikiki.<span> </span>Rather that send friends
or clients a fruit basket they can’t possibly finish, you can now choose
to send an amenity bag that lets them pick their own goodies and logo
items.<span> </span></span></span></span></li>
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creatively using locally grown produce and the finest seafood and steaks
to plan exciting and diverse dining experiences at their respective
restaurants.</span></span></span></li>
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sample items prepared by five of the Starwood Waikiki culinary team: </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #ead1dc;"><span style="font-size: small;">1st Course – Pass Hor D’
Oevures by Executive Chef Danny Chew of Rumfire</span></span></span></div>
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Lime Marinade Puffed Skin Cilantro Espuma and Onsen Quail Egg Caviar, Truffle
Caramelized Onion Jam.<span> </span>(I wasn’t too keen about trying the Quail Egg
but it turned out to be quite nice --- no photo here as I was juggling the
pupus, my purse and the refreshing lychee drink)</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #ead1dc;"><span style="font-size: small;">2nd Course – Executive Chef
Brett Villarmia of Sheraton Waikiki Banquets</span></span></span></div>
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“BLT” Soup.<span> </span>Braised Bacon Gratin Charred
Brussels Sprouts, Compressed Ho Farms Tomatoes.<span>
</span>(Creamy and delicious)</span></span></span></div>
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good, I nearly asked for another serving) </span></span></span></div>
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Darren Demaya of Kai Market:<span> </span>Potato
Gaufrette Crusted Sea Bass.<span> </span>Braised Waianae Valley
Napa Head
Cabbage, Mac Nut Brown Butter.<span>
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William Chen of Beachhouse at the Moana: Hawaiian Ranchers New York Strip.<span> </span>Spiced Heirloom Carrot, Big Island
Hearts of Palm.<span> </span>(No red meat for me but it
was a great looking cut of steak) </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Outrigger Hotels and Resorts is giving away a Fiji Getaway! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">As many of you know, Outrigger has expanded beyond Hawaii's shores and currently operates hotels in many Pacific destinations including Fiji --- so the lucky winner of this prize scores a
free week in paradise at Outrigger on the Lagoon-Fiji. Here's the lowdown:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Bula! It’s a Fijian greeting
for hello, goodbye, welcome, love and life. Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, Fiji
Airways and Tourism Fiji together are saying a hearty “Bula!” by offering a
chance to win a seven-night stay at Outrigger on the Lagoon-Fiji, luxurious spa
treatments at the resort’s Bebe Spa and roundtrip airfare for two, courtesy of
Fiji Airways*. The Fiji Getaway Giveaway kicks off on October 8, 2013, and
a winner will be selected on or about October 24, 2013. Entrants are encouraged
to share the contest through the social media hashtag #FijiGetaway!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">“US
residents dreaming of a tropical getaway are invited to enter for a chance to
stay at the beautiful Outrigger on the Lagoon, Fiji and enjoy a carefree vacation
on us,” said Bitsy Kelley, vice president of corporate communications,
Outrigger Enterprises Group. “With our home base in Hawaii and additional
resorts in some of the most desirable tropical destinations throughout Asia,
the Pacific and the Indian Ocean, it’s safe to say that Outrigger knows a thing
or two about paradise We take pride in offering quality accommodations with
inimitable island-style hospitality,” Kelley said.</span></div>
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travelers board their Fiji Airways flight in either Los Angeles
or Hawaii. Friendly
cabin crew and the elegant, relaxed décor of brand new A330s or refreshed B737
aircraft are designed to allow guests to sit back, relax, and enjoy the
hospitality of one of the world’s most welcoming cultures.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">“The Fiji Getaway Giveaway is
a fun way to commemorate our more than 60 year history of superb service while
celebrating Fiji Airways’ exciting future – including our new brand platform
and increased flights from Los Angeles
to Nadi,” said Stefan Pichler, CEO of Fiji Airways. “Now with six non-stop
flights to Fiji from Los Angeles and three flights from Honolulu,
it’s even more convenient for vacation seekers from the US to find happiness in Fiji.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">The winner and their lucky
travel companion will live in the lap of luxury at Outrigger on the Lagoon-Fiji,
one of the most enchanting resorts in the South Pacific. Occupying 40
acres of a calm beachfront on the Coral Coast of Viti Levu island, the resort
getaway embraces the design and hospitality of a traditional Fijian
village. Modern air-conditioned hotel rooms and bures (bungalows) are
furnished with a full complement of guest amenities. The thatched bures feature
vaulted ceilings lined with exquisite hand-painted masi bark cloth. </span></div>
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seeking privacy will be pleased with the resort's new Vahavu swimming
pools, bistro and banquet pavilion that cater exclusively to adult guests.
Additionally, families should look no further for a Fiji resort well suited for
family fun, with an impressive tropical swimming pool, activities for kids and
teens, the resort’s signature Meimei nanny service, and a kids-eat-free
special.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ead1dc;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Celebrity chefs concoct Filipino-fusion
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<span style="color: #ead1dc;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">WHO <span> </span>Five of Hawaii’s
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<span style="color: #ead1dc;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">WHAT<span> </span>“<span>Sharing
Memorable Moments with Emme & Friends</span>,” a fundraiser event for the Filipino Community Center
(FilCom) in Waipahu.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ead1dc;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">WHEN<span> </span>Saturday, November 9th at 5:30 p.m. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ead1dc;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">WHERE<span> </span>Filipino Community Center
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or contact event coordinator Joanne Corpuz at (808) 680-0451.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #ead1dc;">Below - chefs preparing dishes for the tasting and several of their creations...</span> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ead1dc;">Historic Volcano House, on Hawai‘i Island, officially reopened on June 1, 2013
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<span style="color: #ead1dc;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">General Manager Rudy Fao, Anette and Joseph Hillring</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"> with Halema‘uma‘u Crater steaming </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ead1dc;">According to General Manager Fao, “The Hillring’s celebrated
their 30th anniversary with us on June 1. They booked two nights and were also looking
forward to hiking in Hawai‘i Volcanoes
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<span style="color: #ead1dc;">Volcano
House enjoys a unique location on the edge of
Halema‘uma‘u Crater within Hawai‘i Volcanoes
National Park –
designated an International Biosphere Reserve (1980) and UNESCO World Heritage
Site (1987).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The restored Volcano House offers
33 historic guest rooms, The Rim restaurant, Uncle George’s Lounge and two gift
shops. Ten newly refurbished camper cabins in the nearby Nāmakanipaio
Campground are also part of the property.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #ead1dc;">Historic Volcano House is Hawai‘i’s oldest hotel, welcoming
visitors since 1877. The hotel in use today was built in 1941 and expanded in
1961. It enjoys a unique location on the edge of Halema‘uma‘u Crater within
Hawai‘i Volcanoes
National Park –
designated an International Biosphere Reserve (1980) and UNESCO World Heritage
Site (1987). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ead1dc;">Volcano House is managed by Hawaii Volcanoes Lodge Company,
LLC and operates under contract with the National Park Service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hawaii Volcanoes Lodge Company, LLC is an
affiliate of Aqua Hospitality®, a Hawai‘i-based management company founded in
2001 with contemporary properties on O‘ahu, Maui, Kaua‘i, Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i and
Hawai‘i Island. Volcano House is part of Aqua’s MONOGRAM HOTEL COLLECTION<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "MS Mincho";">℠</span></b> – an elite group of stand-alone and independent hotels and
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<span style="color: #ead1dc;">For more information about Volcano House visit
www.hawaiivolcanohouse.com or call </span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561526253580075535.post-29465965390354091022013-05-07T06:42:00.003-10:002013-05-07T06:55:36.130-10:00Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor added to unique event location options for Creations in Catering<!--[if !mso]>
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<span style="color: #ead1dc;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 11pt;">Creations in Catering (www.hawaiicaterers.com), is pleased to
announce their selection as a preferred caterer by Pacific Aviation Museum
Pearl Harbor, for special events and catering functions.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ead1dc;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 11pt;">“We are so excited to the have the opportunity to work with the
team at Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor to cater events,” said Mike Rabe,
President of Creations in Catering. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“With
over 100,000 sq. ft. available, both indoor and outdoor, Pacific Aviation
Museum Pearl Harbor offers a wide range of
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<span style="color: #ead1dc;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 11pt;">Still somewhat of a secret to many kamaaina, Pacific Aviation
Museum is
centrally-located and provides residents a unique chance to be immersed in aviation
history while celebrating a special occasion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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Villas as #5 in the “Top 25 Resorts in Hawaii” for 2012. Wailea Beach Villas is
a beachfront residential villa resort on Maui’s south shore, comprised of 98
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For more information, call (808) 875-2818 or toll free 888-875-2818 ext
6.<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561526253580075535.post-44218571140363623542012-03-08T07:12:00.000-10:002012-03-08T07:12:04.738-10:00Kauai after the rainAnyone worried about upcoming hotel reservations at the Kauai Beach Resort shouldn't ... all is well ... the hotel is fully operational. Here's a photo that was taken yesterday morning ... clear with blue skies.<br />
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For reservations, call 808-246-5517 or toll free 1-888-805-3843.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561526253580075535.post-1039356304513279662011-11-14T16:13:00.001-10:002011-11-14T16:25:11.653-10:00Wailuku's best kept secret ... Old Wailuku Inn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-size: small;">Old Wailuku Inn at Ulupono is a 10-room bed and breakfast that is one of Maui's best kept secrets ... but it deserves to be in the limelight.</span><br />
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<div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">I spent a night (not nearly long enough) at the historic home recently. The inn has been beautifully restored, but with amenities and modern conveniences that many of today's travelers expect. </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">According to the website ... http://www.mauiinn.com/ ... the home was built by a wealthy island banker as a wedding gift for his daughter-in-law. The overall theme of the inn and its impeccably landscaped grounds pay tribute to Hawai'i's poet laureate of the 1920's and '30s, Don Blanding. Each of te ten distinctive guest rooms is dedicated to one of the flowers in his "Old Hawaiian Garden". Hawaiian quilts, in the design of each room's flower, set each room apart.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">I got the nicely appointed Puakenikeni room, a ground-level unit that is handicap accessible - which meant that my shower was huge! All photos were taken by me except for the room shot below - which is from the website - since my photos don't do it justice.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Staying at Old Wailuku Inn is great. It's near the airport and in close proximity to the towns of Wailuku and Kahului. The Inn offers free Wi-Fi, free on-site parking and no resort fees. It comes with daily breakfast and, they serve a different hearty gourmet breakfast each day. The morning that I was there, we had the</span> Frittata of Garden Vegetables with five cheeses, served with polenta and marinara sauce (see below) ... after the selection of island fruits), juice, coffee and tea. </div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">Rates are under $200 per night, plus taxes. Check the website for specials.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Phone: 808-244-5897 Toll Free: 800-305-4899</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Fax: 808-242-9600</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Email: info@mauiinn.com</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Address: 2199 Kaho'okele Street Wailuku, Maui, Hawai'i 96793 </span><br />
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</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561526253580075535.post-60354054372912378652011-09-30T10:06:00.000-10:002011-09-30T10:06:08.114-10:00Streets of Asia event at The Modern Honolulu<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPah90mTPqYuhksiHv36OYIP7-R24cANQYGplg6YQ3muQBgENmJyJUtngTAXNTpN6DpxR3MFKEvb-JBNnl1Mw810sC6wiYnEFHyU-FpUTrfvq6juXiih-Si7vnagSRMboV9s779BUo/s1600/Streets+of+Asia+-+Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPah90mTPqYuhksiHv36OYIP7-R24cANQYGplg6YQ3muQBgENmJyJUtngTAXNTpN6DpxR3MFKEvb-JBNnl1Mw810sC6wiYnEFHyU-FpUTrfvq6juXiih-Si7vnagSRMboV9s779BUo/s640/Streets+of+Asia+-+Copy.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Just a few photos of the kickoff event for the Hawaii Food and Wine Festival at The Modern Honolulu.<br />
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Above - The food booths, 'living' statue, people grazing ... before nightfall<br />
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For more photos - including great food shots, checkout the following post by Ed Morita ... <br />
http://www.nonstophonolulu.com/blogs/party-pics-streets-of-asia/Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561526253580075535.post-36365853748036448432011-08-27T10:03:00.000-10:002011-08-27T10:03:08.982-10:00MAUI CELEBRATES HAWAI‘I’S ICONIC ALFRED SHAHEEN FROM FABRIC TO FASHION<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikE-nFxqqaoUim3CiPB_DtMK3aUgxbNC6aUbmA1zg61TV1YQjLUGlRSrV3qgIfdY9D9o1bohhtm2vasu5fkvXibmUKRkziMmTan44s7W_ysaz3GvEEJznDlHJJpPqJ78DpZCALB2Zh/s1600/FootprintsintheSandshirt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikE-nFxqqaoUim3CiPB_DtMK3aUgxbNC6aUbmA1zg61TV1YQjLUGlRSrV3qgIfdY9D9o1bohhtm2vasu5fkvXibmUKRkziMmTan44s7W_ysaz3GvEEJznDlHJJpPqJ78DpZCALB2Zh/s320/FootprintsintheSandshirt.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span id="goog_1410675046"></span><span id="goog_1410675047"></span>Exhibit Showcases Alfred Shaheen’s Fusion Fashion Legacy (Sept 7 - Oct 29)<br />
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Hawaii's Alfred Shaheen: Fabric to Fashion, a new exhibition opening at Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Schaefer International Gallery on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, is a celebration of the legacy of textile designer and master fabric printer Alfred Shaheen, the origins of the Hawaiian aloha print and the fusion fashion aesthetic it spawned. This is the first major retrospective exhibition of Hawaiian textiles and aloha wear manufactured by Alfred Shaheen on the island of O‘ahu over four decades. It will run through October 29. <br />
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Alfred Shaheen wed technological innovation to socially responsible business practices in the service of revitalizing Pacific Island and Asian textile traditions to forge a fusion fashion design aesthetic now recognized worldwide. The designs are a visual marker-- not only of Hawai‘i's multi-ethnic culture but of a West Coast American lifestyle that is informal, environmentally aware and multi-cultural. A Lebanese immigrant/engineer, Shaheen pioneered a silk-screening method and professionally trained his employees, who were Hawaiian, Japanese, Chinese and other ethnicities, as his City of Craftsmen, to create a new design aesthetic. <br />
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"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see a comprehensive collection of vintage Shaheen apparel and fabric. The exhibit will certainly have a seductive appeal for islanders who remember wearing Shaheen and spark a new interest and appreciation for others. His apparel designs brought an authenticity to the influence of the ethnic design and put Hawai‘i on the international fashion map," said Neida Bangerter, Schaefer International Gallery Director at Maui Arts & Cultural Center. <br />
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Hawai‘i's Alfred Shaheen: Fabric to Fashion is co-curated by San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles Curator Deborah Corsini and Hawaiian textile scholar, Linda Arthur Bradley, PhD with exhibit design by Gallery Director Neida Bangerter, and will feature over 100 objects drawn from the collection of Camille Shaheen Tunberg, Alfred Shaheen's daughter. Stunning yardage representing the textile designs Shaheen produced and key examples of the men's, women's and children's garments that visually conjure Hawai‘i's complex cultural history will be on display. In addition to textiles, the exhibit will showcase archival photos and ads that illuminate how the textiles and garments were designed, manufactured and marketed.<br />
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Dr. Linda Arthur Bradley explained, "Hawaiian textile art, especially designs from the 1940s and 50s, have a quality unsurpassed in other decades. Shaheen championed the idea of using Hawaiian textile art as a means of expressing ethnicity and, as an innovative businessman, employed artists as salaried employees and was the first to use modern fashion promotion and marketing on the islands." <br />
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Co-curator Deborah Corsini added, "Shaheen's designs are an exuberant profusion of color, pattern and sophisticated compositions which capture the lushness of a tropical climate and the spirit of exotic cultures of the Pacific islands."<br />
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On Sunday, September 4, informative lectures on the exhibit will be presented by co-curators, Dr. Linda Bradley and Deborah Corsini, from 2 to 4 pm in the Alexa Higashi Meeting Room followed by an opening reception in the gallery. <br />
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Dr. Bradley, who is Professor of Apparel Merchandising, Design and Textiles at Washington State University, will discuss "The East Met the West in Hawai‘i: Cultural Influence in Alfred Shaheen’s Ethnic Textile Designs." Ms. Corsini, Museum Curator, will present "Exhibition Highlights: The San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles" which features different exhibitions drawn from the museum's permanent collection as well as some of its curated exhibitions. <br />
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Schaefer International Gallery is open Wednesday – Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm, before Castle Theater shows and during intermission; admission is always free. For more information on the Shaheen exhibit, contact Gallery Director Neida Bangerter at 808-243-4288 or neida@mauiarts.org. <br />
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As a special event to commemorate the exhibition, Maui Arts & Cultural Center will host Couture Hawai‘i Fashion Show on Saturday, September 3, beginning at 6 pm in the Yokouchi Pavilion Courtyard. This runway event will showcase the latest collections of aloha wear and couture apparel from well-known Hawai‘i designers, including Maggie Coulombe from Maui, Bernard Foong of Wailea and Anne Namba from O‘ahu. The show will begin with vintage Shaheen dresses and aloha shirts, and a small student collection from the University of Hawai‘i – Maui College's Couture Club will also be shown. Host for the evening will be Andy South, contemporary fashion designer and Season 8 Finalist on TV’s "Project Runway."<br />
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Couture Hawai‘i Fashion Show represents a new facet in the global mix of art offerings at Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Patrons can browse and shop for fashion and accessories made in Hawai‘i, purchase catered appetizers and beverages, then dance to music by DJ CIA during the after-party. Tickets are available at the MACC Box Office for $35 general admission and $100 VIP package. Call 808-242-SHOW (7469) or go online to MauiArts.org. <br />
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HAWAII'S ALFRED SHAHEEN: FABRIC TO FASHION is organized by San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, San Jose, California and presented by Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Hawai‘i. The exhibit is made possible through the support of the Alexander & Baldwin Foundation, Matson Navigation Company, WESTAF, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Arts Council Silicon Valley in partnership with the County of Santa Clara and National Endowment for the Arts, The City of San Jose, the Santa Clara Valley Quilt Association, and private contributions. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561526253580075535.post-72378639858969811102011-08-23T22:36:00.000-10:002011-08-23T22:36:24.515-10:00“Clip for Classroom” 2011 kick off<!--[if !mso]> <style>
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<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 8.0pt;"></span></b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Diamond Bakery’s unique fundraiser earns school supplies for Oahu classrooms and a donation for Aloha United Way</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> </div><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO2jWYq4ZLRuLv6A0QqL_j3OlNKBEX_cSz7ByTSQMgad-E7XZWoto2_40yhK-p4SEJH5mf2-341rx33OI0NJ1-OO-rEwXogojAm4q1oFkauj0jJhuy3nHnY5iwI0Xtuh3bRmyP9Poq/s1600/clip+for+classroom+-+logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO2jWYq4ZLRuLv6A0QqL_j3OlNKBEX_cSz7ByTSQMgad-E7XZWoto2_40yhK-p4SEJH5mf2-341rx33OI0NJ1-OO-rEwXogojAm4q1oFkauj0jJhuy3nHnY5iwI0Xtuh3bRmyP9Poq/s200/clip+for+classroom+-+logo.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"></span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Diamond Bakery (<a href="http://www.diamondbakery.com/">www.diamondbakery.com</a>) recently unveiled their 2011 “Clip for Classroom” program to Leeward District school representatives during a presentation at Kapolei Middle School.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">“We’ve partnered with Education Works and Aloha United Way on this great program,” said Brent Kunimoto, Diamond Bakery’s President.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“It’s a simple project that encourages students and teachers to clip Diamond Bakery UPC barcodes to redeem for classroom supplies and make a donation to Aloha United Way.” </span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Who is eligible?</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Any accredited public or private school or officially sanctioned school group is eligible to participate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Elementary, middle and high schools in the State of Hawaii all qualify.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
<span style="font-size: 11pt;"></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">How does it work?</span></b></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">From August 1, 2011 to February 28, 2012 (7 months), students and teachers clip UPC barcodes from 6 oz. or larger packages of Diamond Bakery cookies and crackers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Each UPC barcode collected earns 15 cents for classroom supplies and 10 cents in charitable giving to Aloha United Way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>UPC barcodes are redeemed at the Education Works store located at Dole Cannery Shops, 735 Iwilei Road.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once the program period ends and the total number of redeemed UPC barcodes is determined, Diamond Bakery will make a donation to Aloha United Way.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">The redemption form is available online at <a href="http://diamondbakery.com/promotions/clip-classroom">http://diamondbakery.com/promotions/clip-classroom</a>.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Who benefits?</span></b></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Students and teachers</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> benefit by becoming involved in a fun project that enables them to purchase supplies for their classrooms and make donations to Aloha United Way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, classrooms participating in the Bonus Incentive can also receive gift cards and class prizes when they collect and redeem 90 UPC barcodes by October 31.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Schools</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> collecting the most UPC codes will be recognized by Aloha United Way for their community support.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Aloha United Way</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> receives 10 cents for each qualifying Diamond Bakery UPC barcode redeemed by classrooms during the promotion period.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">“Clip for Classroom” kick off presentations are also scheduled for the Honolulu and Windward Oahu school districts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Qualifying neighbor island schools can receive all of the program information online at <a href="http://diamondbakery.com/promotions/clip-classroom">http://diamondbakery.com/promotions/clip-classroom</a>.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">October 2011 marks Diamond Bakery’s 90th anniversary of making and baking cookies and crackers in Hawaii.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Clip for Classroom” is one example of how the company fulfills their mission of sharing heartwarming aloha.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt;">For more information, visit <a href="http://www.diamondbakery.com/">www.diamondbakery.com</a> or call 847-3551.</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561526253580075535.post-64566333018531414552011-08-12T09:02:00.000-10:002011-08-12T09:02:28.575-10:00Aqua Lotus Honolulu - photo tourTook a site tour of the Aqua Lotus Honolulu and the hotel looks great! Here are some of the photos that I took.<br />
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Entry to the hotel ... <br />
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A couple of lobby views ...<br />
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Views of a Diamond Head guest room ...<br />
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And a few of the huge penthouse ...<br />
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The quality of my photos do not do the rooms justice ... they looked great and, once the renovation that Aqua plans are completed, they will look fabulous. BTW - the restaurant space still looks good too ... cannot wait for it to re-open.<br />
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Aqua Lotus Honolulu is a 51-room boutique hotel located on Waikiki's "Gold Coast". It is in easy walking distance to Honolulu Zoo, Waikiki Aquarium, Waikiki Shell, Tennis Courts and more<br />
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561526253580075535.post-76334876350637417252011-07-25T07:04:00.000-10:002011-07-25T07:04:48.599-10:00Biggest Loser (2010 favorite) coming to Maui Marathon<!--[if !mso]> <style>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;"> <span style="color: #ead1dc;">Fan favorite Ada Wong, from “The Biggest Loser” (2010 television series), is coming to Maui to participate in the September marathon.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #ead1dc;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #ead1dc;">“We’re excited to have Ada join us for a great weekend of events,” said Rudy Huber, Maui Marathon Executive Director.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“She’s become an inspiration for millions of people and her desire to run the Maui Marathon is perfect for her new outlook.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #ead1dc;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #ead1dc;">When asked in an interview <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">last December,</span> Ada said, “I lost 99 pounds. I want to lose another five or so pounds. More importantly I want to focus on toning up my body a little more and becoming a better athlete. I made the shift from being the overweight girl trying to lose weight to being the girl who wants to be more physically fit.”</div><span style="color: #ead1dc;"> </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #ead1dc; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg02mDaWfmYC-x8ac44Bfzh5emmUooIYiaUWhk-llRLIhjuIb-wYopdkmG4LKV7R9FBS4ndvASmzl6hGKUVL1TEDLruAO33FrU-gHWfknVXUgEobKlHKQlKyMVjuCnH79NennABc5YR/s1600/ada+wong+-+after.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg02mDaWfmYC-x8ac44Bfzh5emmUooIYiaUWhk-llRLIhjuIb-wYopdkmG4LKV7R9FBS4ndvASmzl6hGKUVL1TEDLruAO33FrU-gHWfknVXUgEobKlHKQlKyMVjuCnH79NennABc5YR/s320/ada+wong+-+after.png" width="212" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #ead1dc;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #ead1dc;">A native of California, Ada’s dramatic weight loss was unveiled to TV viewing audiences over the course of many weeks and her transformation was fantastic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She keeps the weight off by working out daily and keeping to 1800 calories a day.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #ead1dc;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #ead1dc;">“In The Biggest Loser Marathon, Ada posted the fastest female time of 4:38:48 (a record),” added Huber.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our fastest time for ladies 2:39 but Ada’s got experience under her belt now and she’s a competitor so we’re expecting her to do very well.” </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #ead1dc;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #ead1dc;">During her visit to Maui for the Maui Marathon, Ada will be speaking at the Expo on Friday from 1:30 – 2:30 pm and she’ll do a brief presentation at 5 pm at the Carbo Lū‘au – both events take place at the Westin Maui Resort & Spa. Ada will also be at a booth on Friday at the Expo and Saturday to chat with runners, fans.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Booth times will vary. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #ead1dc;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #ead1dc;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">41<sup>st</sup> Annual Maui Marathon & Half-Marathon </b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #ead1dc; margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>September 17:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maui Tacos 5K Run and Bubba Gumps Front Street Mile</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #ead1dc; margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>September 18:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maui Marathon, Half-Marathon and Warrior Challenge</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #ead1dc;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #ead1dc;">Registration for the 2011 events is available on line now at <a href="http://bit.ly/9tWWzn">http://bit.ly/9tWWzn</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The fee also includes a t-shirt for all race finishers.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #ead1dc;"><br />
</div><span style="color: #ead1dc;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #ead1dc;">Maui Marathon is recognized as one of the most scenic courses in USA and the oldest consecutive running marathon in Hawaii. The course is a point-to-point route starting in Kahului and passes sugarcane fields and along the Pacific coastline for over 17 miles. The popular Maui Half-Marathon features a flat, out-and-back course that traces the final 6.55 miles of the marathon course. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #ead1dc;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #ead1dc;">For more information about the Maui Marathon, visit <a href="http://www.mauimarathonhawaii.com/">http://www.mauimarathonhawaii.com/</a>, email <a href="mailto:info@mauimarathonhawaii.com">info@mauimarathonhawaii.com</a> or call 808-280-5801.</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: #ead1dc; text-align: center;"><br />
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