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| Hawaii suffers a tourism blow | | 2008-06-25 18:04:00 | | Honolulu (CNN American Morning) -- A balmy breeze gently blows across the beach, with the warm, clear water of the Pacific Ocean just a few feet away. It's a place honeymooners and families go to get away from it all. But these days, things aren't so perfect in paradise.
High fuel prices have caused airfares to skyrocket. And the economy has caused some Americans to postpone or downsize their travel plans. Fewer tourists are coming to Hawaii, and some think the problems are only beginning.
ATA and Aloha Airlines have already gone bust. And starting next week, two Japanese airlines will increase fuel surcharges on flights to Hawaii by 43%. American Airlines just announced plans to eliminate its Chicago-Honolulu route at the end of the year.
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| Hawaii Food Stamp Program | | 2008-06-13 00:17:00 | | The Food Stamp Program helps supplement food budgets for low-income working families and individuals, people on public assistance, seniors and people with disabilities. In Hawaii, Food Stamp benefits are distributed through the state's Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) system. The Food Stamp Program represents the pledge that hunger will not be tolerated in America. It is the tangible expression of the unalterable belief that everyone has a right to food for themselves and their families. The pr | | By: us food stamps | | |
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| Fitted Hawaii x New Era “Makini” Fitted Cap & Tees | | 2008-06-05 13:40:42 | | “Makini” in Hawaiian means a group of spears tied together that is used as a battering ram in war. It also has a meaning of many deaths; death dealing. There are 2 different stories of what these gourd masks were actually used for. One popular belief was that the helmets were worn by a secret [...] | | By: Individual Sole | | |
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| Travel in 10 Travel Podcast -Videocast 7 - Maui, Hawaii: Ka'anapali, Sherton Maui, Road to Hana, Drums of the Pacific | | 2008-06-01 23:33:00 | | This week's travel podcast takes us to the island of Maui in Hawaii. It's filled with an overview of some of the best to see and do on the island for a first time trip. The show visits Ka'anapali Beach, the Sheraton Maui and Marriott Maui Beach Club, Fresh Mint Restaurant, the Road to Hana, the Gemini Sailing Trip and finishes with the Drums of the Pacific Luau at the Hyatt.
We hope you enjoy today's travel podcast and our travel blog. Please send any questions, comments or suggestions to travelin10@gmail.com
Past travel podcasts have included visits to destinations around the world such as Luang Prabang, Hip Hotels in Thailand, Bali, Indonesia, Portugal and other great destinations for adventure travel and luxury travel.
Look for upcoming shows on Hawaii, Cuba, Vietnam, Singapore, Vancouver and more great destinations around the world.
The Travel in 10 Travel Podcast is one of the most subscribed travel podcasts | | By: Travel in 10 Travel Podcast | | |
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| Paradise On Earth - Honolulu, Hawaii | | 2008-05-30 01:11:00 | | Paradise. There is perhaps no other city on the planet to which the word "paradise" accurately can be used as a description of the community. In short, Honolulu truly is paradise on earth.One of the most compelling features of Honolulu is its magnificent climate. The year around, the average high temperature in Honolulu is in the mid-80s. Nearly 400,000 people call Honolulu home today.The performing arts are a major part of the Honolulu cultural scene today. This includes everything from a number to top rated theater venues as well as a highly regarded symphony and opera. Indeed, Honolulu has started to garner international acclaim for its performing arts offerings.Beyond the performing arts, other cultural opportunities in the city include art museums and galleries as well as a natural history museum that focuses on the natural history of the Hawaiian Islands. These museums also trace the social and cultural changes of the islands through the generations.Some of the most important att | | By: Best Countries | | |
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| Gasoline theft in Hawaii on the rise | | 2008-05-28 12:04:00 | | With the cost of gasoline skyrocketing, thieves in Hawaii -- where the average price easily exceeds $4 per gallon -- have taken extraordinary measures to steal fuel. Only mildly deterred by locking gas caps, bandits have been cutting fuel lines to circumvent the common preventatives. With nothing more than a straight edge blade, a piece of garden hose, and a bucket, the lawless make easy work of the plastic fuel lines under cars as they cut them to gain simple access to the tank and its flammable yet valuable liquid contents.So far, most of the victims have been businesses or commercial ventures with several large trucks in their fleet. Parked unattended in lots overnight, their 20-30 gallon fuel tanks and raised ride height make them easy targets with larger yields than the average passenger vehicle. To deter the theft, business owners have installed sophisticated video surveillance cameras on their property and outfitted some vehicles with steel gas lines. "If they're crazy enough t | | By: Car News | | |
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| Hawaii Taxpayers to Get $1 of State Budget Surplus | | 2008-05-27 23:00:00 | | The Hawaii Constitution requires that the state refund taxes to taxpayers if the general fund is in surplus by at least five percent for two years. Obeying the letter of the law, the state legislature enacted a $1-per-taxpayer income tax credit, which will be paid out on the 2009 tax return.Local tax policy activist Lowell Kalapa says its stingy:Last year, when lawmakers were required to provide a refund credit as a result of the general fund triggering the constitutional mandate, they provided the refund credit only to taxpayers with federal adjusted gross income of less than $60,000. However, the amount of the credit was more generous, with amounts ranging from $160 to $90 for joint returns and from $65 to $25 for single returns on an inversely graduated scale.So does the Governor, who let the bill become law without her signature:In a statement, Governor Linda Lingle says "The token amount in this year's bill comes at a time when families in Hawaii are facing increased costs of | | By: Tax Policy Blog | | |
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| Kicks Hawaii Summer 2008 Head Gear | | 2008-05-18 19:01:56 | | Part of Kicks Hawaii’s Summer 2008 drop 1, are several options to cover up your dome and help prevent the sunburn. Several strap back caps and the new Shark Teeth New Era 59Fifty fitteds. All have released this past weekend along with several new t-shirt designs.
Images\Info: IanGinoza
Tags: Kicks, Hawaii, Summer, 2008, Head, Gear | | By: Individual Sole | | |
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| University of Hawaii “Tonal Red” New Era Fitted | | 2008-05-16 15:37:36 | | Here’s a change of pace from what we normally expect of the UH hats available at Fitted Hawaii. This is tonal red version of the University of Hawaii New Era Fitted. Give them a ring if you are interested 808.942.3100.
Tags: University, of, Hawaii, "Tonal, Red", New, Era, Fitted | | By: Individual Sole | | |
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| Fewer seats, higher airfares cast a shadow over Hawaii | | 2008-05-09 19:19:00 | | Rising airfares and fewer flight choices could spoil some travelers' plans to visit Hawaii this summer.From June to August, airlines have scheduled 14% fewer seats than last year between the mainland USA and Hawaii, according to a USA TODAY analysis of flight schedules. The biggest cuts came about six weeks ago, when two passenger airlines went out of business — and prices jumped."There are fewer seats in the market, therefore the airlines are able to raise their prices," says Rex Johnson, CEO of the Hawaii Tourism Board.
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| Heather Locklear y Robert Buckley en Hawaii | | 2008-05-02 18:31:42 | | La de arriba es Heather Locklear dando constancia que eso del maquillaje water proof es una patraña durante el rodaje de alguna película en Hawaii que terminará directamente en las estanterías de los vídeo clubs de tu barrio. El de abajo es Robert Buckley, su compañero de reparto, el nuevo Matthew MacConaughey en lo que exhibicionismo playero se refiere. Supongo que interpretará al nieto de Heather...Vía | Socialite´s Life | Poprosa | | By: Popnografia | | |
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| Arbor Day Look at the Archives: Hawaii's Exceptional Tree Deduction | | 2008-04-24 23:00:00 | | Today is Arbor Day. And to celebrate, we look back at the Tax Policy Blog archives at a post two years ago on one of the wackiest tax laws in the United States: Hawaii's Exceptional Tree Deduction.From former T.F. economist Curtis Dubay: To mark this occasion we bring to you an amusing personal income tax deduction from Hawaii. The ‘exceptional tree’ deduction is as follows, from the Hawaii Personal Income Tax Instructions:You may deduct up to $3,000 per exceptional tree for qualified expenditures you made during the taxable year to maintain the tree on your private property. The tree must be designated as an exceptional tree by the local county arborist advisory committee under chapter 58, HRS. Qualified expenditures are those expenses you incurred to maintain the exceptional tree (excluding interest) that are deemed “reasonably necessary” by a certified arborist. No deduction is allowed in more than one taxable year out of every three consecutive taxable years | | By: Tax Policy Blog | | |
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| Girls In Hawaii, "This farm will end up in fire", video | | 2008-04-19 03:03:00 | | Girls In Hawaii acaban de estrenar el videoclip de "This farm will end up in fire", primer sencillo de su segundo disco "Plan Your Escape". La banda belga estará actuando en junio en Madrid y Barcelona.
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| Hawaii Luxury Cruise | | 2008-04-17 11:03:18 | | It is important to remember that a Hawaii luxury cruise could cost you considerably more than a more fun filled one. However, on these kinds of cruises you will find that you get what you have paid for. But if you would like to enjoy the luxury of such a cruise then there are things that you can do which may make such a trip more affordable. When booking your accommodation, although the thought of having an outside cabin or stateroom sounds nice, it can increase just how much your cruise will cost quite substantially. But a great way of saving money is to instead book a cabin or stateroom inside the ship. Although you may not have the same views offered by the outside ones, you will still have the same level of comfort and luxury.Furthermore although the ship may be calling at several ports during the cruise, if you want to save yourself money then do not actually go ashore at them all. Instead just select a few so you will not need to include further costs for shopping, lunch and the | | By: European Cruise Vacation Travel Guide | | |
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| Top Mistakes When Planning A Cheap Hawaii Package Vacation | | 2008-04-16 10:53:17 | | Looking into getting a beautiful, cheap Hawaii vacation package? If you are, then you might want to read this article. These are the top mistakes that people make when preparing their cheap Hawaii vacation packages. Plus, we’ll also cover how to make a cheap Hawaii vacation package more affordable for you.
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| Step by Step Getting Ready for a Hawaii Family Vacation Deal | | 2008-04-16 09:13:38 | | If you are planning to get a Hawaii family vacation deal, you might want to read this article. I’m going to go over some basic steps to prepare with when getting ready for a Hawaii family vacation deal, and show you how you can make it more affordable than you previously thought.
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| 10 Best Snorkeling Spots in Hawaii | | 2008-04-14 17:02:00 | | Kapaa, HI, April 06, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Best Places Hawaii, a Hawaii-specific travel Website (www.bestplaceshawaii.com) founded in 1995, ranks the "10 Best Snorkeling Spots in Hawaii." With the visitor in mind, the research staff at Best Places Hawaii identifies the 10 best places to snorkel in Hawaii.1. Hanauma Bay, Oahu2. Makaha Beach Park, Oahu3. Molokini Crater, Maui4. Kealakekua Bay, Big Island5. Ke'e Beach Park, Kauai6. Kapalua Bay, Maui7. Anini Beach, Kauai8. Kapiolani Park Beach, Oahu9. Poipu Beach, Kauai10. Kahaluu Beach Park, Big Island
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| Fitted Hawaii Crown Tee & Custom St. Louis Cardinals Fitted Cap | | 2008-04-01 15:29:20 | | Fitted Hawaii is releasing a brand new t-shirt design along with a matching custom St. Louis Cardinals MLB Fitted Cap. The new tee features the Fitted crest printed on the front. Details include the crest printed in a teal color with subtle hits of green camouflage repeated throughout the pattern and the back of the [...] | | By: Individual Sole | | |
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| Hawaii Vacation Auto Rental When in Maui | | 2008-04-01 09:59:49 | | You have the travel tickets and you have the accommodation. The problem is how you will get to the hotel from the airport and how you will get to the beach from the hotel. Well, you forgot something when planning a Maui Hawaii vacation, a auto rental.Actually, you are not alone. Most people who plan their vacations, whether in Hawaii or anywhere else in the world, always forget this small detail. Some do not even bother at all, rationalizing that the hotel can provide car service for them or that there are hundreds of cabs that can accommodate them. The problem with these two is the fact that they are limited in some ways. Hiring a cab for example will never be as convenient as having a transportation that is all your own. If you rent an automobile, you can go whenever you want, wherever you want. You just need to start the engine. You don't have to wait for a cab in the middle of nowhere. Hotel car service, on the other hand, can be pretty expensive, not to mention very hard to get by | | By: Cheap Car Rental Tips | | |
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| Robotics Competition in Hawaii | | 2008-03-28 19:46:43 | | Another robotics “battle” in Hawaii… it so cool… :D. Here the news from kgmb9.com:
Dozens of teams are getting ready for a battle of the brains at the Stan Sheriff Center. They spent the day practicing for the regional robotics competition.
The event includes 700 students from 37 high schools throughout Hawaii and the mainland. They had [...] | | By: Robotics Technology | | |
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| Hawaii - two-for-one airfare & hotel packages | | 2008-03-11 11:12:00 | | Now, onto Maui, I tested the one-star Aston Maui Lu hotel, in Kihei, for the same dates, and with its most basic room and the default United flight picks, the subtotal is $459, plus $240 in taxes, for a total of $699.Unfortunately, with this package, the inbound flight back to LAX arrives at 4:28 a.m. For a possibly more convenient flight schedule, you could pay an extra $161 (including taxes) for an ATA Airlines flight and, of course, multiple possibilities exist depending on what is convenient for you and how much you’re willing to pay.Caveat: Packages must be paid in full at time of booking, and they’re non-transferable and nonrefundable if you don’t have travel insurance. Also, if going for the lowest-price-level rooms, don’t expect luxury. A previous post on the Castle Maile Sky Court prompted this reader comment: “I stayed there several years ago; for those on a budget, it’s a good deal.
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| The Hawaii Music Experience | | 2008-03-10 12:00:12 | | Music of the islands is usually associated with Don Ho, and with good reason. Dons famous classic Tiny Bubbles is generally associated as Hawaii music.
Original post by Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News | | By: UniQuest | | |
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| Interesting Facts About Hawaii | | 2008-03-10 11:59:28 | | Hawaii was the 50th state accepted into the United States of America. It is the only island state in the U.S.A. and its capital is Honolulu.
Original post by Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News | | By: UniQuest | | |
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| Weekend Window: Lanai, Hawaii | | 2008-03-10 08:12:00 | | Hawaii is a popular tourist destination and the state's bigger islands usually get the most visitors. That's why the state's smallest island is the perfect getaway for those looking for more low-keyed relaxation."It's just so different from any other Hawaiian island. You won't believe it," said Kathy Caroll of Mike Caroll Gallery. "I think people should come to Lanai if they want to experience complete and utter solitude. I can't think of a more relaxing place to be."The destination spot may have a calmer vibe than the sometimes-crowded beaches and tourist destinations on the larger islands of Oahu, Maui and Hawaii."You come to Lanai and you commune with nature. It's a real experience; it's not something that's contrived," said Kepa Maly, of Lana'i Cultural Heritage Center.Lanai, which also is known as the Island of Mystery and the Secluded Isle, only has about 2,800 inhabitants, which adds to its feeling of quietude.The island's geography offers a view of different cliffs and rock for | | By: Most Popular Tourist Places | | |
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| Juego de Sombras del volcán Mauna Kea (Hawaii) durante el Eclipse Lunar | | 2008-03-03 08:13:52 | | Recomendable ver en Pantalla Completa.Lo que avanza sobre la llanura es la sombra del Mauna Kea, el volcán más alto de Hawai, con 4.205 metros de altitud. En el vídeo, filmado en time-lapse, el juego de sombras es doble: la luna aparece sobre la sombra del volcán mientras la sombra de la Tierra se refleja sobre ella Shadow In Shadow from Alex Mukensnable on Vimeo.Extraído de Fogonazos
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| Hawaii hotel occupancy rate up to 84% | | 2008-02-25 05:43:00 | | Oahu hotels had the best room occupancy in Hawaii for the week ending Feb. 16.Room occupancy increased 5.5 percentage points to 85.9 percent, as compared to the same period in 2007.The statewide occupancy rate was 84.2 percent, up 2.8 percentage points.Maui hotels were 85 percent full, an increase of 1.7 percentage points over mid-February last year.Kauai hotels were 82.8 percent full, up 4 percentage points.
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| Asleep at the controls in Hawaii, or hyperdimensional vortice? | | 2008-02-22 14:31:24 | | Here in Hawaii at least, you can’t have missed the bizarre news that two go! airlines pilots seem to have fallen asleep and overshot their landing in Hilo. This happened over a week ago on February 13. Today it was announced those offending pilots had been suspended. For a thirty or so [...] | | By: Surfing the Tao | | |
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| Rabbi Goes to Hawaii | | 2008-02-18 12:32:15 | | A Jewish congregation in New York honors its Rabbi for 25 years of service by sending him to Hawaii for a week, all expenses paid.When he walks into his hotel room, there's a beautiful girl, nude, lying on the bed. She says, "Hi, Rabbi, I'm a little something extra that the president of the board arranged for you."The Rabbi is incensed. He picks up the phone, calls the President of the Temple Board and says, "Greenberg, what were you thinking? Where's your respect? I am the moral leader of our c | | By: The Best Funny Stories and Jokes | | |
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| Picture This: Campaigning In Hawaii | | 2008-02-18 12:19:27 | | Chelsea Clinton is campaigning for her mother in Hawaii today--not a bad job at all. Overshadowed by the close battle in Wisconsin and the looming Texas and Ohio contests, the Aloha State holds its caucuses tomorrow. | | By: Political Realm | | |
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| Relocating Hawaii Resource at NationalRelocation.com | | 2008-02-17 14:18:12 | | Perhaps your job has brought you or is going to bring you & your family to many places. NationalRelocation.com offers people like you crucial information about real estate available all over the U.S. like rentals, agents, movers, & etc.
Relocating to another state could be better for you & your family especially when your career brings [...] | | By: voyage echoes in the wind | | |
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| Billionaire's yacht cruising Hawaii | | 2008-02-10 00:45:00 | | Billionaires Blog: By Robbie DingemanPhoto via SplashvisionThis Octopus measures 414 feet, sails around the world with a 60-person crew and boasts two helipads and a submarine.The megayacht was turning heads in Honolulu Harbor this week after arriving Monday.The ship, owned by Microsoft co-founder and billionaire entrepreneur Paul Allen, draws more than a second glance tied up among the fishing boats, tugs and working-class vessels. Read Related posts-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BILLIONARE SUCCESS STORY: Paul Allen - Microsoft
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| John's Hawaii Travel Blog | | 2008-02-05 18:13:00 | | Located at the foot of the 2,000 foot Ko'olau Mountains in the Valley of the Temples in Oahu's Kaneohe Region sits the beautiful Byodo-In Temple.While always a popular stop for visitors who seek locations off the beaten track, the Byodo-In Temple has become more popular since it was used as a filming location in the first season of the ABC Emmy Award winning drama series Lost, where it served as the home of the Korean woman Sun's powerful father.
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| Hawaii Real Estate | | 2008-01-31 07:41:01 | | Confused with your choice to find Hawaii home for sale ..? Not again, America Dream Realty is the worldwide real estate agent in hawai, the great view of beach in the world, i think. If you need now for your new home choice, whatever you want to buy or just for rent for many years.If you think about Hawaii real estate agent, just one choice America Dream Realty, for the poeple on the move, as specially in Hawai Beautiful Beach City, USA.Have nice home with you forever in Hawaii. | | By: Blogger Templates | | |
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| Mobil Travel Guide Announces Five Star Properties in Hawaii | | 2008-01-30 19:50:00 | | Mobil Travel Guide unveils its 2008 Mobil Travel Four- and Five-star Awards for hotels, restaurants and spas across North America. This is a monumental year for Mobil Travel Guide as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.This year, 61 hotels, restaurants and spas in the U.S. and Canada received the five-star level.
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| Hawaii The perfect Honeymoon | | 2008-01-11 14:58:07 | | Everybody knows that the best part about getting married is the Honeymoon. So when choosing a honeymoon destination, you should choose wisely. You cannot go wrong with Hawaii. It has the perfect climate, varying only a few degrees in temperature from season to season. Even in the winter you can expect [...] | | By: Bu.bulicio.us .:: The Way Life Should Be ::. | | |
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| 2008 Sugar Bowl: Georgia v. Hawaii | | 2008-01-01 18:00:00 | | Breaking Down GeorgiaPrior to an October 13th matchup against highly touted Florida, Georgia was struggling after two early season blowout losses. Then in the victory over Florida, they discovered redshirt freshman Knowshown Moreno who carried the Dawgs to a big victory. Over the second half of the season, Moreno has been the heart and soul of the Bulldogs' offensive attack.In a game against Auburn, Moreno, had 101 yards on 22 caries. Hawaii has not faced a running back as good as Moreno so expect the Dawgs to try and control the line of scrimmage by pounding the ball with Moreno.Riding Moreno and the much improved quarterback Matt Stafford, Georgia ended up finishing 10-2 but they were unable to face LSU in the SEC championship as they lost the tiebreaker to Tennessee, who had beaten 35-7 on October 6th. Since the Dawgs were denied a chance for a SEC championship bid, most voters did not give Georgia a shot for the national title and they ended up in New Orleans a week earlier for the Sugar Bowl. Look for the Dawgs to try and make a statement.Breaking Down HawaiiMuch like the 2006 Fiesta Bowl was for Boise State, this Sugar Bowl will be the biggest game in Hawaii’s history. A win over the "hottest team in college football" will signal the arrival of the Warriors as a national power.They certainly have the offensive playmakers to knock off the highly touted Georgia Bulldogs. At quarterback the Warriors feature one of College football's greatest players of all-time in Colt Brennan. Brennan, who finished third in the Heisman voting, holds the Division I-A record for touchdowns with 131. Currently, he is also the nation's active leader in career completion percentage (70.7), pass efficiency (169.8) and total offense (394.8 yards per game).What separates Brennan from the typical quarterback is his ability to get the ball to multiple receivers. Receivers Ryan Grice-Mullen (100 catches, 1,335 yards), Davone Bess (101 catches, 1,213 yards) and Jason Rivers (82 catches | | By: West Coast Bias | | |
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| Hawaii Superferry Voyages Cancelled | | 2007-12-29 04:35:14 | | The Superferry was never given a warm welcome on any of the neighbor islands. Many of us that live on neighbor islands would prefer to keep our islands rural, peaceful, less built up and polluted, and with less crime than Oahu. I know most polls show that a strong majority of the people [...] | | By: Pigonastick! | | |
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| Hawaii: Unforgettable Maui Vacations | | 2007-12-24 02:15:00 | | Anyone that has traveled abroad will often realize that there are many preparations have to be done when planning the vacation. I always have a dream that I am far away sitting on a white beach with my feet in the clear water. Hawaii is a beautiful place in the world. Hawaii is also known to be a state that is full of tropical explorations. This place has many things to offer to the visitors.
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| Planning for Amazing Trip in Hawaii | | 2007-12-24 00:23:00 | | Many people think that Hawaii is just a place for sunbathing and for surfers. Actually, you can do many different things there. One of the favorite activities in Hawaii besides sunbathing and surfing is going scuba diving. In Hawaii, you can find out some beautiful coral and the water is so clear that you can see straight to the bottom. Many people all over around the world are dreaming of
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| Hawaii: Fantastic Traveling to Kauai | | 2007-12-23 22:22:00 | | After working hard, people need to unwind. Sometimes, traveling can make our mind, body and soul feels relax. Hawaii is often seen as a place where many will go to travel for fun and leisure. Traveling to the wonderful and exotic state of Hawaii is often a life-long dream for many tourists. Those who travel frequently to Hawaii have already known that many great accommodations are available to
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| Hawaii: Traveling to the Exotic Island of Oahu | | 2007-12-23 20:59:00 | | I always want to have a terrific vacation. Thinking about having the ultimate vacation place where there is sun, sea and friendly people is the most wonderful idea that I have to accomplish it. Hawaii has been known to be a state of great beauty and mystery among the tourists. Many tourists will travel to Hawaii in the hopes that they will find the most wonderful experience. That is why I am not
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| Esquiar en Hawaii | | 2007-12-18 03:57:34 | | ¿De verdad se puede esquiar en Hawaii?
¡Efectivamente! ¡Y gratis!
En concreto puedes esquiar sobre el mismo Mauna Kea (La Montaña Blanca), en el Isla Grande de Hawaii, pero esta no será una experiencia de esquí común. No hay telesillas que te lleven hasta la cima ni recorridos bien mantenidos como en los complejos típicos más [...] | | By: Viajar24h | | |
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| Maui, Hawaii - Los Angeles Times | | 2007-12-14 12:58:05 | | Los Angeles Times
Maui, HawaiiLos Angeles Times, CA - 12 minutes agoThe island's laid-back atmosphere and the lifestyle of locals have been in the news lately with a crackdown on unlicensed B&Bs and vacation rentals. …
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| Hawaii | | 2007-11-02 04:21:00 | | Want/Looking for a dream vacation then call *********** or visist www.***** .comThis is one of the most common ad you would see regarding travel. It's either by a airline or a travel company or hotel or a big travel company.But when you try it out your dreams became nightmare. In that case how about a vacation in hawaii.Hawaiianbeachrentals.com--Hawaiian Beach Rentals offers a stunning array of vacation rentals .I bet your hawaiian vacation will be bigger than a dream.They offer great deals a just the right price it's not at all expensive. If you stay anywhere near the Pacific or Atlantic or even east side of Indian ocean Hawaii is a must visit.Eco tourism is one of the main reason other than beaches that people visit hawaii. The availability of vacation accommodations through HawaiianBeachRentals.com allows tourists from around the world an opportunity to plan a customized, environmentally-friendly vacation.So say Hawaii here i come
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| Notes From Prosper's Hawaii Meet & Greet | | 2007-10-11 19:48:00 | | Prosper's CEO Chris Larson participated in a meet & greet organized by Prosper member islandmele this last weekend. At the Honolulu, Hawaii gathering, Chris (noted as CL) did comment on Prosper and answer a few questions from folks. islandmele was kind enough to post her notes from the weekend. Here's the highlight reel as interpreted by me. Go read the original to get it straight from the
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| Italy Beats Hawaii as the Best Honeymoon Destination | | 2007-09-29 18:49:00 | | Author: Roy WitmanAsk any bride-to-be and she'll quickly tell you that honeymoon dreams come true in Hawaii. This tropical paradise has been king of the hill when it comes to honeymoon destinations for nine straight years. But this year, the king was dethroned. Instead of finding Hawaii as big kahuna, Italy took the lead.In previous years, Italy ranked third, but in the 11th annual Modern Bride survey for 2007, it surpassed Hawaii, followed by Tahiti, Costa Rica, Mexico and France. The 11th annual survey was conducted through a network of 6,000 luxury travel agents who ranked their 50 favorite honeymoon spots. The results appear in the magazine's August/September issue. But what doesn't appear is the answer to the question "why?"According to Hawaii's state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, the trend has been building over time. The number of honeymoon couples traveling to the Aloha State fell to just over 200,000 as of June this year. That's a 1.2% drop from 2006. Hawaii certainly has beauty and a playground with enough adventure and romance to keep couples busy for weeks. But Italy is beginning to be appreciated for many of its unique features.VeniceFor instance, Venice charms young and old alike with magical waterways stretching throughout the entire city. The gentle trickling of water through the canals is romantic on its own. Add to that a dreamy gondola ride and you've set the mood for the entire trip. Truth be known, Venetians travel by gondola because there are no cars, not because of the romance! You also won't find any motorbikes or motorized scooters. Why no cars? Because there are no roads to drive them on!What you will find in Venice is gorgeous scenery along with palaces, museums and art collections. Open-air food markets are also plentiful and make for wonderful shopping. Or, of course, you can dine at any number of restaurants where you'll delight in truly authentic northern Italian cuisine.You won't want to leave with | | By: Travelling Italy | | |
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| Princess Offers Local Cultural Programs on Hawaii Cruises | | 2007-09-24 22:34:56 | | Aloha! Princess Cruises has teamed up with a host of local Hawaiian organizations to launch their new onboard program to allow its passengers to explore the local traditions and culture of the islands. Demonstrations by Hawaiian artisans, hula dance shows presented by one of the Hawaii’s most respected schools, and a wide variety of guest lecturers highlighting natural history and Hawaiian customs, are in store for all Princess Hawaiian Island and Hawaii/Tahiti cruises aboard the Pacific Princess and Diamond Princess. | | By: Your Cruise Your Way Cruise Blog - Best of Cruise | | |
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| Travel survey includes 3 Hawaii spots | | 2007-08-29 20:13:00 | | The Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates Fall Travel Trends Survey released Tuesday ranked Honolulu as the third-most-requested destination among travelers this fall. Kahului, Maui, ranked fourth and Lihue, Kauai, ranked eighth. It is a repeat appearance on the list for all three Hawaii destinations.
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| Maui is Hawaii's premier golf and travel destination | | 2007-08-28 04:14:00 | | More than nearly any other major golf destination, Hawaii has the reputation of a chameleon. From the bustling Big Island to smaller isles like Lanai and Molokai, golf travelers can have the energy of a big-time tourist town, the laid-back, unfettered beaches of hidden island gems, and all delights in between. More than 20 golf courses make their home on Maui, making this Hawaiian Island one of the world's greatest golf destinations. While the sheer number of golf courses makes it impossible to highlight them all, here's a sampler plate of some of the amazing golf courses Maui has to offer.
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| Plantation & Gardens a bountiful bit of old Hawaii | | 2007-08-26 03:43:00 | | Kaneohe, Hawaii - Patsy Fong is sorting ti leaves, hundreds of glossy green leaves piled according to size and quality. She works quickly, seemingly without thought, while carrying on conversations with those arriving at the open-air pavilion of the visitor center at Senator Fong's Plantation & Gardens for a lei-making class. Clearly she has done this before. Important plant, the ti, sacred to Laka, goddess of the hula. One hundred ti leaves add up to a hula skirt. Wrapped in a piece of cloth it will last for years, aging to the rich brown seen in old Hawaii drawings.
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| Hawaii Back to normal as hurricane Flossie becomes tropical storm | | 2007-08-18 00:22:00 | | It is business as usual throughout the Hawaiian Islands as Hurricane Flossie passed by Hawaii’s Big Island leaving nothing more than gusty winds, rain, and high surf in its tracks. The more northerly islands of Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Oahu and Kauai were largely unaffected. The National Weather Service cancelled the hurricane watch for Hawaii’s Big Island and downgraded Flossie to a tropical storm as the system passed by the island’s south shore on its westerly path away from the state.
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| Fuel surcharge, pricier seats on Hawaii Superferry | | 2007-08-16 02:03:00 | | The base fares for one-way trips on the Hawaii Superferry are $42-62 per adult; $41-51 for seniors, retired military, and children aged 2-12; and $17 for infants under 2 years old. A lounge upgrade costs $20/passenger. If you’re bringing a vehicle, you’ll pay another $34-44 per motorcycle, moped or scooter and $59-$104 per car, SUV, van or pick-up truck. The cheapest tickets are for off-peak travel (Tuesday through Thursday) and 14-day advance purchase web fares. While inter-island ferries already run between Maui and both Lanai and Molokai, they don’t take vehicles. Now you could theoretically take a rental car aboard the Hawaii Superferry and go island-hopping more easily between Oahu and Maui or Kauai.
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| Hawaii: Inter-island cruising for golfers | | 2007-08-12 00:28:00 | | NCL’s on-board Club Valet service, which costs $40/day, includes secure storage, club cleaning and delivery of your clubs to the pier each day that you play. Considering how small some cruise-ship rooms are, it may be worth the price just to get your clubs out of the way overnight. Otherwise, club rentals cost from $39/$149 per day/week at the ship’s pro shop, which also rents and sells other golf gear, arranges for golf lessons and can even pair passengers with other players.
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| Exploring Hawaii's Big Island by Volkswagen | | 2007-08-10 00:28:00 | | After meeting the Bergs at Hilo International Airport and picking up the van, stock up on food at the farmer's market. Head 40 miles south to the Volcanoes National Park and spend the night at Namakani Paio campsite, Next, drive down to Punalu'u Beach Park -- it's about 40 minutes away -- and wake up on a black sand beach where sea turtles nest,Continue 60 miles north along the island's west coast to North Kona and set up camp at Spencer Beach Park.
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| Hawaii: Pleasant Holidays vacation packages | | 2007-08-04 03:05:00 | | L.A. Times User Pics, Hawaii/Maui photo galleryWith fall airfares to Hawaii so low, is it still possible to save more money by buying a vacation package to the islands? Having looked at Orbitz’s offerings in a previous post, I decided to investigate another travel discounter I’d used before when booking trips to Hawaii, Pleasant Holidays. They’re advertising $100 off Hawaii vacations for travel until September 19th, or a $150 activity credit for trips taken between September 20th and December 31st, 2007.
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| Hawaii benefits from added Pacific tsunami stations | | 2007-08-02 06:51:00 | | NOAA's National Data Buoy Center has successfully established four new tsunami stations in the northwest Pacific Ocean, east of Japan and Russia. The four Deep-ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunami, or DART stations, help provide additional detection and warning capability for Hawaii, Alaska and the West Coast of the United States. "The DART network is part of an ongoing effort to increase the U.S. tsunami warning capability," said retired Navy Vice Adm. Conrad C. Lautenbacher, Ph.D., under secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and NOAA administrator.
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| Hawaii’s other islands | | 2007-07-26 10:15:59 | | From this side of the world, there is just “Hawaii” but what we know of Hawaii is just one of the islands in the chain (Oahu) and the others are very different from that one.
Kauai is very different. Here you’ll find a much quieter type of holiday with resorts giving you the chance to have a beach holiday but in a beautiful island setting. Although the whole Hawaii chain of islands looks pretty small on the map, some of the islands are quite large and all of them have so much to do that we’ll only be looking at a small area of Kauai which should give you a good feel of what the island is like.
As with all the islands in the group, Kauai has all the beaches that you’d expect with water sports, snorkeling (in beautifully clear waters) and, of course, the scenery. National parks abound and near Poipu you’ll find the National Tropical Botanical Garden. Along with the other islands you’ll find lava formations and Spouting Horn is worth a visit to se | | By: Foreign Perspectives | | |
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| Hawaii tourist pattern inverts | | 2007-07-25 00:20:00 | | With July arrivals more than two-thirds counted, it is clear that the Hawaii visitor picture has turned upside down this month. Mainland arrivals are down. Japanese arrivals are up. The state has welcomed 590,933 arrivals by air from July 1 through the past weekend, the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism reported Monday, down 0.6 percent from 594,420 arrivals last year by now.
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