Traveling with a baby is new for us, and it can be fun, as long as you set your expectations differently. We gave it a whirl for the first time in March, and it was, like everything else since the baby arrived, a matter of adjustment and learning. More »
'Ski trip' and 'baby' are two things that don't really go well together. What started out as an optimistic spring ski trip with our baby, ended up being more of a family vacation in snow territory. It's ok; like so many other things about having children, it forced us to switch gears and appreciate life from a different perspective. More »
Let me start off by clarifying that I am a huge fan of the show Sex and the City. Of course, I am the movie's target audience: single twenty-something female. I have the entire series in my DVD collection and even after four years since the show ended, I still watch the episodes with much pleasure and amusement. Needless to say, when Sex and the City: The Movie released in theatres, I was there opening weekend with the rest of the crowd. More »
Tadasana is the foundation of the clan of poses known as standing asanas. This seemingly simple pose challenges us to evenly balance our weight, attention and structure without falling into habitual patterns of unevenness. It requires great concentration. The practice of Tadasana leads to increased awareness of our posture and develops balance, sensitivity and calm perseverance. More »
Hawaii's Kimberly Kim ended up in the middle of the "Hell Bunker" as it's called in St. Andrews on the Old Course. It was Day Two of the Curtis Cup. The U.S. team held a slim lead over the Great Britain and Ireland team. More »
Welcome to the Underwater world of Hawaii. Diving in Hawaii means you are assured of seeing species you have not seen before. This is because Hawaii has a high percentage of species that are endemic, meaning they are found only here. Currently 23% of the fish, 20% of the mollusks, 18% of the algae and about 20% of the corals are considered endemic. More »
Deviled bones are easy to make and inexpensive. The beef rib bones are coated with mustard, bread crumbs and herbs. This is a great picnic food and unusual pot luck fare. More »
Today's kids and teens belong to a cyber community which is as real and important to them as their physical community. Computers and text messaging are necessary social tools for today's generation. Thanks to the Internet, their world is exponentially larger than the world in which most adults grew up lending itself to a larger set of socialization concerns. More »
There have been a lot of articles written about Digital Cable TV but yet there still seems to be a great number of people who have incorrect impressions. The purpose of this article is to explain as "simply" as possible what Oceanic Digital Cable TV is. More »
It's been wild on Wall Street recently. Volatility has risen in recent months. What about tomorrow? And then next week, and the weeks after that? If this question fills you with worry, then it's pretty clear you're operating without a plan, or at least one you haven't recently checked. That's OK. When worldwide market worries surface, it's easy to get scared. More »
If you remember in last months article we proposed a scenario where you have just lost everything in a catastrophic hard drive loss.
Imagine all your documents, your photos, videos, contacts, appointments and all those emails, the list is never ending. We rely on our computers to handle so much for us, and hard drives are so large today that we may not even know what all we are missing. More »
Hiring managers don't want to hear a lot of things during an interview - confessions of a violent past, a cell phone ring, a toilet flush. Yet job seekers have committed these interview gaffes and worse, according to CareerBuilder.com's annual survey of the worst interview mistakes. More »
I can't stop thinking about the right to vote. Maybe it's because Election Day is fast approaching and presidential candidate Barack Obama has local roots. And hey, Obama's hapa to boot. (Us hapas gotta stick together, you know.) More »
Summer is here, and you may have heard or read somewhere that this is a good time to sell your home. Whether it's been languishing on the market or you're getting ready to put it on the market, I have some simple, affordable tips to help your home stand out. More »
Bruddah IZ and I have a lot in common even though I am not a human. I love when mom plays IZ’s song, "Somewhere Over the Rainbow". I get doggie chicken skin. More »
Hawaii's Fastest Internet Service brings you Lavender Expert Lani Medina Weigert for the 12th installment of the Road Runner Interactive Webinar series. View and chat along as Lani discusses stress relief for busy professionals. Submit your questions to Lani ahead of time or ask your questions live in the chat room during the event! Don't miss it! More »
As economic bad times approach as surely as a lava flow coming down Kilauea, many folks are concerned about their IT budgets. Whether it's a small business in Kaneohe, or a Bishop Street behemoth, nobody likes spending money unnecessarily. A little preventative maintenance can save a lot of money when computers are involved. More »
In all industries - real estate, auto sales, mortgages - whatever, you will find business ethics that range from the highest possible down to outright fraud. The recent news about mortgage fraud and abusive sub-prime mortgages are examples of how some business will exploit consumers. The diamond and jewelry industry is no different. More »
The banks will go through a judicial or non-judicial foreclosure process if the bank and the debtor cannot come to an agreement on resolving the issue of late payments. The lender decides whether to pursue a judicial or non-judicial foreclosure. More »
Since July 1, 2007 to the day, I've attended, count them: 8 weddings. That's almost a wedding a month son! Is it something in the air, or is it just that all of my friends are at that "marrying age"? Ah, it's probably a combination of both. That, and the fact that there's no "prettier" place to get married than right here in Hawaii. More »
I have a confession to make: I'm no environmental saint. I drive a gasoline burning SUV, haven't yet converted to solar power for my home, and prefer plastic to paper. But the most egregious mulligan I commit against nature is that I own and ride surfboards. But there is hope for me. More »
OK, so you're not in Rome and Nero isn't either. But, not to worry, NERO 8 Ultra will burn your CD, DVDs and edit your HD content while you fiddle with other projects! I recently attended the Southwest Computer Conference in San Diego where I was able to learn about a lot of new and interesting computer-related stuff. Keynotes by Microsoft, Adobe, Corel, Pinnacle were excellent and tech sessions, workshops and seminars covered anything you might want to know. More »
The month started out with the Burger King Hawaii State Championships being held at Ala Moana Bowls. The waves were pretty killer throughout the whole 3 day event. The 2-3 foot surf in great conditions opened the door to some bowls regulars like Ha'a Aikau who won the jrs and Scottie Shimoda who took the masters divisions. More »
Looking for something different? I hear it all the time! I get at least 12 brides a WEEK asking me for venues that are out-of-the-box, creative, unique... and can hold at least 300 people. WHOA! More »
Aloha, thanks for doing the blog tang with me! Lot's happening around town! Our Hawaii World Surf Team did a good job in France taking a bronze medal, almost getting the gold! The girls had a good start, solid wins in great surf by the way. France had a good shore break from 3 to 6 feet for the whole event so there were no lack of waves just a few waves not going all the way in. More »
