Yearly Archives: 2016

Boosting Big Island Access to Astronomy

Boosting Big Island Access to Astronomy
By Ryan Ozawa The ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center in Hilo is one of my favorite places to visit when I'm visiting my favorite town on Earth. Aimed at kids and students as much as tourists, it beautifully illustrates the connection between traditional Hawaiian practices and cutting edge science. But with the Big Island spread out over…
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A Great Vacation and Kauai Adventure

A Great Vacation and Kauai Adventure
A Week in Kauai - What To Do We are in Hawaii, on the island of Kauai. We're on the south shore, in the town of Poipu. Just above Poipu Beach, there's a bunch of cool beaches down here. There's Poipu Beach, Brennecke Beach, Shipwreck Beach, and yeah, down the south shore of Kauai. The…
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The Dictionary Is Wrong: Meaning of Aloha

The Dictionary Is Wrong: Meaning of Aloha
Have you ever looked up a word in the dictionary to get it's meaning? Do you think you know the meaning of the word Aloha? Usually when you're unsure of the meaning of a word you go to the dictionary. But this time Merriam-Webster has it wrong. They only show one definition of "aloha": Sure…
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Timeless Luxury at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

Timeless Luxury at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
By Sheila Beal When we stepped into the lobby of the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, we immediately sensed the history of this elegant, fifty-year old resort. There's something about it that's both nostalgic and timeless. If walls could talk, we would have loved to strike up a conversation, or as they say in Hawaii “talk…
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