Hawaiian Cruise

Hawaii cruises - Celebrity Cruise Line to Hawaii My Celebrity My Celebrity Login or Register Destination Calendar Alaska Bahamas Bermuda Canada / New England Caribbean Europe Galapagos Hawaii Itineraries Ports and Cities Ships Shore Excursions Hotel Options Order Brochure Mexico Pacific Northwest Panama Canal South America Transatlantic Home : Destinations : Hawaii Hawaii has always possessed a mystique and allure that's hard to resist. As you journey to this Pacific jewel aboard Celebrity Cruises, lose yourself in a morning massage or learn more about the islands you'll visit during an onboard lecture. From emerald green rainforests and thunderous volcanoes to palm-fringed beaches and indescribable sunsets, Celebrity's Hawaii promises something for everyone. Join Celebrity's Hawaii Cruises and experience a land that is open and welcoming, yet marbled with mistery. Whether your vision of Hawaii conjures up images of moonlit beaches or the unmistakable shape of the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor, aboard Celebrity Cruises you'll discover the Hawaii you've always imagined - and more. Itineraries The world aboard Celebrity Cruises awaits. Choose from our selection of inspired Hawaii itineraries and capture the spirit of this Pacific island paradise. Ports and Cities From the tranquility of Maui to the plunging waterfalls of Hilo, discover what makes Hawaii so irresistible aboard one of our cruises. Ships There's no better way to experience the Hawaiian Islands than aboard Celebrity's consistently top-ranked fleet. Celebrity Cruises takes you to Hawaii aboard our luxury cruiseships. Shore Excursions Trek through lush, emerald rain forests or visit the home of a Hawaiian snow goddess. Celebrity's Hawaii shore excursions will be led by guides who are ready to share their rare insights about the true Hawaii. Possibilities abound when you journey ashore. Hotel Options Celebrity Cruises depart from some of the world's most interesting and exciting locales. Add a hotel stay, either before or after your Hawaii cruise , and enjoy your departure or arrival city to the fullest. Select one or more search criteria All Destinations Alaska Bahamas Bermuda Canada / New England Caribbean Europe Galapagos Hawaii Mexico Pacific Northwest Panama Canal South America Transatlantic Month, Year January, 2006 February, 2006 March, 2006 April, 2006 May, 2006 June, 2006 July, 2006 August, 2006 September, 2006 October, 2006 November, 2006 December, 2006 January, 2007 February, 2007 March, 2007 April, 2007 Choose Ship Celebrity Xpedition Century Constellation Galaxy Infinity Mercury Millennium Summit Zenith All Prices Under 750 Under 1000 Under 1500 Under 2000 Under 2500 Under 3000 Over 3000 Let us assist in planning your cruise. Call 1-800-647-2251 or have us call you Learn more about our special offers on sailings to Hawaii. Download a current brochure for your chosen destination. About Celebrity | Brochure | Shop Celebrity | Contact Us | FAQs | Travel Agent Finder For our Travel Partners: Cruising Power ©2004 Celebrity Cruises Inc. All rights reserved Site Map | Legal Info | Price Terms | Privacy Policy Build: celebrity-20051216-1721 last recached on Tue Jan 24 14:57:33 EST 2006 ! Please note, your browser is not set up to accept JavaScript. In order to enjoy the full Celebrity Cruises online experience, please turn JavaScipt on. If you do not turn JavaScript on, some functionality on our website will not work. Click here for instructions on how to change your browser setting to accept JavaScript.

Hawaiian Barbecue

Hawaii BBQ - St Louis, MO, 63132-2708 - Citysearch BOC Spa & Beauty: Vote for your fave today -- New to Citysearch? Sign In · Help · Jan 25 2006 Home Restaurants & Bars Hotels Shopping Spa & Beauty Movies Events New! Biz Center See More Categories » Search Business name, category, and/or keyword Search restaurants & bars only Search by name only Address, city & state, or zip Address, city & state, or zip | Neighborhood Address, city & state, or zip | Airport Address, city & state, or zip | Attraction Select a St. Louis Neighborhood Select an St. Louis Airport Select an St. Louis Attraction My Locations Add/edit locations Recent Locations Clear recent locations Save to My Citysearch Printer Friendly Version Home · Restaurants & Bar · Profile Hawaii BBQ 8237 Olive Blvd St Louis, MO 63132-2708 (314) 994-9929 User Reviews If you home sick and like go back to the islands but no can, go here the HAWA... User Reviews (3) 8.7 Overall Recommended About our ratings Ratings feedback Send to a Friend Find a date Evite your Friends Business Info Cuisines: · Barbecue, Vietnamese Own this business? » Enhance or edit your listing See something wrong? » Suggest a correction Things to do nearby: 8237 Olive Blvd St Louis, MO 63132-2708 · Restaurants · Hotels · Bars · Movie Theaters · Department Stores · Shopping Centers & Malls · Grocery Stores · Pharmacies · Florists · Banks Related Searches · St Louis Restaurants · Search anything in St. Louis · Search Yellow Pages in St. Louis · Search other Cities · Browse St. Louis Editorial Lists User Reviews What users are saying Prompt seating: yes Make reservations: no Romantic: no Good for kids: yes Good for groups: yes Write a review and share your thoughts with other users. For the True Hawaiian Posted by waipio on 10/11/2005 If you home sick and like go back to the islands but no can, go here the HAWAIIAN BBQ. cuz that is probably the closest you can get to local grinds. give support to the only hawaiian food place in the lou so no close down on us. i love this place. stay Hawaiian. Pros: Local Food Period Cons: No Moe Overall user rating: Highly Recommended Was this review helpful: Yes or No | Request removal of this review » Read all 3 reviews Related Editorial Content 5 to Try: Bakeries Craving chocolate cake, freshly baked bread or a flaky pastry? Indulge in decadent carbs at these top St. Louis bakeries. 5 to Try: Chocolate Desserts Satisfy your chocolate craving with a decadent cake, melt-in-your-mouth pastry or another sinful dessert at a top St. Louis restaurant or bakery. 5 to Try: Exotic Cocktails From a sweet tropical pina colada to a refreshing green apple martini, find the most exotic cocktails in St. Louis. View More » St. Louis What's the best in your city? Choose a category: View All Categories Facials Hair Salon Health Club Manicures Massage Spa Yoga About Us | Advertise with Us | Contact Us | Press Center | Site Guide | List Your Business on Citysearch | Become an Affiliate | Job Opportunities | Other Cities | Get a Business Website | Submit an Event | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | About BOC | St. Louis Yellow Pages Citysearch is a registered trademark of 720619 Ontario Inc. and is used under license (C) 2006 Citysearch.com All rights reserved. partner sites: Evite - Entertainment.com - Gifts.com - TripAdvisor - ServiceMagic - Ticketmaster - Expedia - Hotels.com - Hotwire - HSN - LendingTree - Match.com - RealEstate.com - ReserveAmerica - Zerodegrees - CondoSaver - ClassicVacations - Ballard Designs - Frontgate - Garnet Hill - Smith+Noble - The Territory Ahead - Travel Smith

Hawaiian Cruise

Hawaii cruises - Celebrity Cruise Line to Hawaii My Celebrity My Celebrity Login or Register Destination Calendar Alaska Bahamas Bermuda Canada / New England Caribbean Europe Galapagos Hawaii Itineraries Ports and Cities Ships Shore Excursions Hotel Options Order Brochure Mexico Pacific Northwest Panama Canal South America Transatlantic Home : Destinations : Hawaii Hawaii has always possessed a mystique and allure that's hard to resist. As you journey to this Pacific jewel aboard Celebrity Cruises, lose yourself in a morning massage or learn more about the islands you'll visit during an onboard lecture. From emerald green rainforests and thunderous volcanoes to palm-fringed beaches and indescribable sunsets, Celebrity's Hawaii promises something for everyone. Join Celebrity's Hawaii Cruises and experience a land that is open and welcoming, yet marbled with mistery. Whether your vision of Hawaii conjures up images of moonlit beaches or the unmistakable shape of the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor, aboard Celebrity Cruises you'll discover the Hawaii you've always imagined - and more. Itineraries The world aboard Celebrity Cruises awaits. Choose from our selection of inspired Hawaii itineraries and capture the spirit of this Pacific island paradise. Ports and Cities From the tranquility of Maui to the plunging waterfalls of Hilo, discover what makes Hawaii so irresistible aboard one of our cruises. Ships There's no better way to experience the Hawaiian Islands than aboard Celebrity's consistently top-ranked fleet. Celebrity Cruises takes you to Hawaii aboard our luxury cruiseships. Shore Excursions Trek through lush, emerald rain forests or visit the home of a Hawaiian snow goddess. Celebrity's Hawaii shore excursions will be led by guides who are ready to share their rare insights about the true Hawaii. Possibilities abound when you journey ashore. Hotel Options Celebrity Cruises depart from some of the world's most interesting and exciting locales. Add a hotel stay, either before or after your Hawaii cruise , and enjoy your departure or arrival city to the fullest. Select one or more search criteria All Destinations Alaska Bahamas Bermuda Canada / New England Caribbean Europe Galapagos Hawaii Mexico Pacific Northwest Panama Canal South America Transatlantic Month, Year January, 2006 February, 2006 March, 2006 April, 2006 May, 2006 June, 2006 July, 2006 August, 2006 September, 2006 October, 2006 November, 2006 December, 2006 January, 2007 February, 2007 March, 2007 April, 2007 Choose Ship Celebrity Xpedition Century Constellation Galaxy Infinity Mercury Millennium Summit Zenith All Prices Under 750 Under 1000 Under 1500 Under 2000 Under 2500 Under 3000 Over 3000 Let us assist in planning your cruise. Call 1-800-647-2251 or have us call you Learn more about our special offers on sailings to Hawaii. Download a current brochure for your chosen destination. About Celebrity | Brochure | Shop Celebrity | Contact Us | FAQs | Travel Agent Finder For our Travel Partners: Cruising Power ©2004 Celebrity Cruises Inc. All rights reserved Site Map | Legal Info | Price Terms | Privacy Policy Build: celebrity-20051216-1721 last recached on Tue Jan 24 14:57:33 EST 2006 ! Please note, your browser is not set up to accept JavaScript. In order to enjoy the full Celebrity Cruises online experience, please turn JavaScipt on. If you do not turn JavaScript on, some functionality on our website will not work. Click here for instructions on how to change your browser setting to accept JavaScript.

Hawaiian Barbecue The Plaza

Nippers Table Talk Forum Nippers Table Talk Forum Home | Profile | Register | Active Topics | Active Polls | Members | Search | FAQ Username: Password: Save Password All Forums Enter Nipper's Table Talk Forum L&L Hawaiian New Topic Reply to Topic Page: 1 2 of 2 Author Topic Tinchef Starting Member 25 Posts Posted - 01/10/2006 : 12:16:37 PM Can anyone report on the new L & L Hawaiian BBQ that just opened in Goleta? Do they have musubi? Previously had to go to LA for Hawaiian BBQ (Kahuna Grill is good but it's not the "Hawaiian style" as I know it!) Edited by - tinchef on 01/10/2006 12:47:59 PM Zachary Bon Vivant 628 Posts Posted - 01/10/2006 : 12:25:44 PM You know what? I'm going to go there right now and get back to you. Zachary Bon Vivant 628 Posts Posted - 01/10/2006 : 1:52:51 PM Yes, they do have Musubi. And I'm going to have to mull over my report. L&L is a chain, with about 100 links on the mainland. Remember what "the Insider" said about the reason for some local restaurant's success? The reason that places like Bouchon, Ca Dario, Luckys, Miro, and Opal have maintained that expected level of excellence to cost ratio is because they follow the key ingredients of fine dining. The perfect staff (I use the term loosely) excels in knowledge, attention to details, personality, patience and have the powers of assessment. The perfect management/ownership (again on the loose side) display trust, have strict training requirements, must be available to staff and customer alike and remain consistent. Managers/owners are like parents, coaches, and in their own way, gods. This is the "success formula" from the L&L website: The owners attribute their success to a decentralized system of ownership in which each restaurant is a separately incorporated profit center run by partners in the corporation or individual owners. Quite a difference. Like I said, I'll get back to you shortly. Tinchef Starting Member 25 Posts Posted - 01/10/2006 : 2:14:54 PM The other difference is that the aforementioned local places are "fine" dining establishments. L&L is basically "fast" food! Zachary Bon Vivant 628 Posts Posted - 01/10/2006 : 2:28:24 PM quote: The other difference is that the aforementioned local places are "fine" dining establishments. L&L is basically "fast" food! Correction--"a separately incorporated profit center." I knew nothing about L&L when I drove out there. I secretly hoped that it would be a real bbq. It isn't. But it *is* good, at least what I had (combo #1 bbq mix plate). No underground pit, no whole pig, but it wasn't bad at all. More of a bbq sauce place than a bbq, since I didn't see anything resembling a bbq. Longer report to follow. gki Advanced Diner USA 75 Posts Posted - 01/10/2006 : 3:25:34 PM L&L Hawaiian Barbecue The Plaza 7127 Hollister Ave., #21 Goleta, CA 93117 Phone: (805) 968-8880 Fax: (805) 968-8882 http://www.hawaiianbarbecue.com The Lau-Lau Plate is much more interesting than Musubi. Zachary Bon Vivant 628 Posts Posted - 01/10/2006 : 3:49:16 PM While I'm mulling things over, I thought you might enjoy reading what a visitor to Las Conchas (on Haley) wrote defending the restaurant on another website. To some folks, the glass is always half full... And the transvestites dont even hangout infront of or inside the restruant anymore, and they are not aloud to sell themselves at the restruant or bother the custamers in any kind of way. But they are aloud to go in and eat there if they wanted to! Even so, I think I'll pass. Gary Chef 274 Posts Posted - 01/10/2006 : 3:49:36 PM The Plaza, formerly the University Plaza. Don't bother. All fast food. The yuck quotient runs especially high there. Better to eat at Costco's. (Zachary, you just don't want to give anyone a chance.) Edited by - Gary on 01/10/2006 3:52:25 PM Zachary Bon Vivant 628 Posts Posted - 01/10/2006 : 3:56:53 PM quote: (Zachary, you just don't want to give anyone a chance.) What?!? I hopped in the car and drove 12 miles within ten minutes of Tinchef asking abut L&L! That's giving them a pretty good chance.... Las Conchas is another story. Anyplace the transvestites aren't "aloud" to "sell themselves at the restruant or bother the custamers in any kind of way" sounds way too stuffy for me. Tinchef Starting Member 25 Posts Posted - 01/10/2006 : 4:21:06 PM quote: L&L Hawaiian Barbecue The Plaza 7127 Hollister Ave., #21 Goleta, CA 93117 Phone: (805) 968-8880 Fax: (805) 968-8882 http://www.hawaiianbarbecue.com The Lau-Lau Plate is much more interesting than Musubi. You are correct. But for quick on the go food I prefer Musubi over hamburgers. Tinchef Starting Member 25 Posts Posted - 01/10/2006 : 4:24:34 PM nice reply! wow, I didn't know I had that much influence ;-) quote: quote: (Zachary, you just don't want to give anyone a chance.) What?!? I hopped in the car and drove 12 miles within ten minutes of Tinchef asking abut L&L! That's giving them a pretty good chance.... Las Conchas is another story. Anyplace the transvestites aren't "aloud" to "sell themselves at the restruant or bother the custamers in any kind of way" sounds way too stuffy for me. Edited by - tinchef on 01/10/2006 4:26:13 PM Tinchef Starting Member 25 Posts Posted - 01/10/2006 : 4:28:18 PM quote: Better to eat at Costco's. ( Do you mean the walking lunch inside or the standing in line lunch outside? ;-) Gary Chef 274 Posts Posted - 01/10/2006 : 4:38:15 PM Zachary, you drove twelve miles in ten minutes to get to a Hawaiian BBQ place, according to your written testimony. Lets figure this. Sixty-five miles an hour x 12 = 920 multiplied by an anxiety factor of 1.61255 divided by 10 means you drove 96.4 miles an hour to get to a fast food restaurant that featured Hawaiian food that is barbequed but cant even be found in Hawaii. I rest my case. Zachary Bon Vivant 628 Posts Posted - 01/10/2006 : 4:53:17 PM quote: Zachary, you drove twelve miles in ten minutes to get to a Hawaiian BBQ place, according to your written testimony. Lets figure this. Sixty-five miles an hour x 12 = 920 multiplied by an anxiety factor of 1.61255 divided by 10 means you drove 96.4 miles an hour to get to a fast food restaurant that featured Hawaiian food that is barbequed but cant even be found in Hawaii. I rest my case. Actually what I meant was Tinchef posted at 12:16:37 PM and I replied at 12:25:44 PM. Ten minutes after he asked, I was out the door. I drove like an old lady, which I generally do. Don't tell anyone. You're right, though; I shoulda gone to Costco. Edited by - Zachary on 01/10/2006 4:55:23 PM Gary Chef 274 Posts Posted - 01/10/2006 : 6:17:48 PM oh Tinchef Starting Member 25 Posts Posted - 01/11/2006 : 08:52:33 AM quote: quote: Zachary, you drove twelve miles in ten minutes to get to a Hawaiian BBQ place, according to your written testimony. Lets figure this. Sixty-five miles an hour x 12 = 920 multiplied by an anxiety factor of 1.61255 divided by 10 means you drove 96.4 miles an hour to get to a fast food restaurant that featured Hawaiian food that is barbequed but cant even be found in Hawaii. I rest my case. Actually what I meant was Tinchef posted at 12:16:37 PM and I replied at 12:25:44 PM. Ten minutes after he asked, I was out the door. I drove like an old lady, which I generally do. Don't tell anyone. You're right, though; I shoulda gone to Costco. Edited by - Zachary on 01/10/2006 4:55:23 PM Zachary, Sorry your experience wasn't what you thought it'd be. It is a very popular place in LA though. And Gary might have been joking, but L&L is all over Hawaii! http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/food/208381_dining19.html Topic is 2 Pages Long: 1 2 New Topic Reply to Topic Jump To: Select Forum Nipper's Table Talk Forum Enter Nipper's Table Talk Forum Name That Restaurant Vote For Your Favorites Postings from Restaurant Owners & Managers Job Openings in the Restaurant Business News from Santa Barbara Restaurants Restaurants Outside of Santa Barbara Dining on the Road -------------------- Home Active Topics Frequently Asked Questions Member Information Search Page Nippers Table Talk Forum Host by Santa Barbara Web Hosting, Inc. - www.sbwh.com Snitz Forums 2000 28825.54 end timer --

Hawaiian City Garden

StopMoskowitz :: The Coalition for Justice in Hawaiian Gardens and Jerusalem Support the Coalition with your Donation Donation Amount $25.00 $50.00 $100.00 $250.00 $500.00 $1000.00 thank you The Coalition for Justice in Hawaiian Gardens and Jerusalem P.O. 67903, Los Angeles CA 90067 310 553-1146 email In 1988, Irving Moskowitz, a retired MD and local hospital owner, bought the non-profit Hawaiian Gardens Bingo Club, on Carson Street, the city’s main thoroughfare. The City Council gave his family-controlled Irving I. Moskowitz Foundation a monopoly on charitable bingo, which persists to this day, even though Moskowitz never lived up to his promise to donate most of the proceeds locally. He simply recalled or ran candidates against City Council members who challenged his monopoly and continued to run the taxpayer-subsidized bingo as a private piggy bank. more... The links below point to in-depth sections that show how Moskowitz has exploited the small community of Hawaiian Gardens, plus links to a damning state legislative report on Moskowitz's gambling operations. How Moskowitz Profits from his Hawaiian Gardens Non-profits *NEW* Moskowitz Hospital's tax-exempt status - an abuse of public trust? *NEW* Moskowitz's Charity Bingo Spotlight on the Moskowitz Casino Project - How Moskowitz got a sweetheart deal to build his casino and put Hawaiian Gardens deep in hock Moskowitz's Behavior in Hawaiian Gardens How Moskowitz seized political control of Hawaiian Gardens and got the casino deal he wanted by secretly switching contracts In July 2000, after a lengthy investigation, the Chairman of the California state legislature's Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC) released a damning investigation of Irving Moskowitz's activities in Hawaiian Gardens Aftermath of the JLAC Chairman's report Maldef sues Moskowitz's bingo for exploiting workers State legislative action in 2000 and 2001 calls attention to problems of "mega-bingos" like Moskowitz's Moskowitz exports millions in bingo profits to hard-right opponents of peace and justice Non-profit profiteering in Hawaiian Gardens Dr. Irving Moskowitz has made much of his reputation as a philanthropist in his bid to win approval to operate his Hawaiian Gardens casino. But Moskowitzs track record of less-than-charitable activity in Hawaiian Gardens belies his self-image of an altruistic benefactor a careful examination of his financial records and those of his non-profit foundation show that the majority of his contributions resulted in either financial gain or increased political influence for himself. What follows is an excerpt from a forthcoming Coalition for Justice white paper explaining how Irving Moskowitz has used his Irving I. Moskowitz Foundation and other ostensibly non-profit organizations to his own benefit in Hawaiian Gardens. We have carefully sifted through foundation IRS forms, court and property records, lease agreements, the California state business registry as well as conducting numerous interviews with community leaders in our effort to follow a money trail proving Moskowitz has engaged in non-profit profiteering in Hawaiian Gardens. Click here to read more. Update: Since posting this report on our website, more information has come to light that strongly suggests that Moskowitz's non-profit Tri-City Regional Medical Center is in violation of Internal Revenue Service rules qualifying health care providers for tax-exemption. (Click here to read more) Moskowitz's "charity" bingo Over the years, the bingo club has netted tens of millions of dollars and Moskowitz has funneled the bulk of the money to extremist Israeli causes [see Blocking Mideast Peace ] By contrast, Moskowitz's use of bingo funds in Hawaiian Gardens has been strategically stingy. Moskowitz gave multi-million dollar donations from the bingo to organizations in Hawaiian Gardens - they just happened to go mainly to the hospital Moskowitz owns and the food bank he and his family control. Moskowitz's bingo operation has in the past supported the Hawaiian Gardens government. But that was from 1995 to 1997, while he campaigned for approval of his casino. In 1999 his total giving to the city was $35,000! The bingo operation takes advantage of a state law that requires that bingo parlors must be charities, staffed by volunteers. The Moskowitz Foundation staffs the bingo with immigrant "volunteers" who work set schedules only for tips – no wages or benefits. MALDEF, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, is suing the Moskowitz bingo on behalf of 24 unpaid bingo workers. [see MALDEF Suit ] Irving Moskowitz used his bingo to hijack Hawaiian Gardens' political life and its development funds If he gets a long-pending casino license, he will continue to snatch this community’s future. In the mid-1990s, Irving Moskowitz used his "charity" bingo to gain political control of Hawaiian Garden, a predominantly Latino, low-income city. He then put the City millions of dollars in debt to build his casino. California's gambling authority is in the process of deciding whether to license Moskowitz's casino. We believe Moskowitz should not get the license, because it would mean the government endorses his abuse of Hawaiian Gardens. Based on the business practices Moskowitz’s has employed in running his bingo parlors, we are certain that if he gets a license, Moskowitz will not pay the casino taxes to Hawaiian Gardens, and instead will leave residents to pay off the casino’s debts! Click here to see how. [see DDA ] Moskowitz's Hawaiian Gardens Casino In 1993, Moskowitz pushed through a sweetheart deal with the Hawaiian Gardens Community Redevelopment Agency to develop what, at the time, everyone thought would be a large retail complex. But by 1995, Moskowitz was backing a ballot measure on a casino—spending over $500,000, almost $200 a vote, much of it to street gang "campaign workers." Hawaiian Gardens took a financial beating from the development of the casino. The 1993 deal stuck left the city's Redevelopment Agency paying many costs commonly born by developers. The financial burden so drained the Agency that its auditors warned it might go belly up. The City Council bailed out the Agency with more than $3 million. Then, with the casino still unfinished, the city borrowed $3.5 million from Dr. Moskowitz to finance additional Agency spending on the casino. The city then floated bonds to pay the debts that Moskowitz forced it to incur – including a million-dollar bill from his lawyers. The bonds are secured by the very casino revenue taxes which once promised prosperity – and which [see DDA ] we believe Moskowitz will probably stop paying if the state gives him a gambling license. Immediately following on this page are news stories. Use the links on the left to learn more on other pages in this section... The Bingo Connection by Christopher D. Cook 01 September 2000 Mother Jones “Like all bingos in the state, the Hawaiian Gardens club is run by a not-for-profit foundation. But while most bingos raise less than $100,000 a year for local churches and schools, Hawaiian Gardens is neither small nor local. The operator of the club has made international headlines for inflaming tensions in the Middle East.” Meanwhile, residents are struggling to make ends meet serve as “volunteers” in the bingo club, working solely for tips. This article looks at the Hawaiian Gardens bingo club and casino and controversial business dealings of Irving Moskowitz. It also gives background on Moskowitz's life and a brief history of the city of Hawaiian Gardens. The Last Good Cop by Ron Russell 18 February 1999 New Times Los Angeles Walter McKinney, the former Hawaiian Gardens police chief, lost his job in a tale of justice run amok involving the local Mexican Mafia prison gang. The good cop lost his job in a combustible combination of local politics, Sheriff's Department resentment, an exceedingly aggressive district attorney's office, and a judicial system that, in the end, chose to punish an exemplary cop's lapse of judgment with its eyes closed. California Bingo Hall Plays on World Stage by Charlie LeDuff 25 November 2002 The New York Times “This is a rundown town in the rundown eastern corner of Los Angeles County. Besides the palm trees, little here suggests Hawaii,” begins the report, which focuses on the massive, purportedly charitable Hawaiian Gardens bingo operated by "the reclusive and wealthy doctor, Irving I. Moskowitz," and the poor, predominantly Latino city, where Moskowitz also has a for-profit casino. Controversy in a Small, Casino Town by Douglas P. Shuit 25 March 1999 Los Angeles Times "The physician considered by some to be the city of Hawaiian Gardens' absentee landlord is stirring the pot again. This time, Irving Moskowitz -- who controls legal gambling in Hawaiian Gardens and keeps the city alive by funneling millions of dollars in gifts through a charitable foundation -- is said to be the force behind the abrupt resignation of City Atty. Julia Sylva. And the city attorney is not going quietly." Hawaiian Gardens Card Club Faces Legal Wrangle by Joe Segura 24 March 1999 Long Beach Press-Telegram This story reports that Hawaiian Gardens' assembly member called for a review of Hawaiian Gardens card-club development plan. It also reports that city attorney Julia Sylva, a Moskowitz opponent, resigned after a new solidly pro-Moskowitz government took office. "HAWAIIAN GARDENS - Assemblyman Alan Lowenthal, D-Long Beach, said Wednesday he wants to review Hawaiian Gardens' card-club development plan to determine whether state law restrictions on public-fund use is being ignored. The city's Redevelopment Agency has been involved with Irving Moskowitz for the past few years in an effort to build a multimillion dollar card club - and the city's tab has reached about the halfway mark of a potential $20 million bill, according to former City Attorney Julia Sylva." Meanwhile, as a new, solidly pro-Moskowitz government took office, Julia Sylva, the Hawaiian Gardens city attorney long at odds with Moskowitz' attorney and local potentate Beryl Weiner, resigned. [The coalition heard residents say that, if Sylva hadn't resigned before the first meeting of the new City Council, she'd have been fired during that meeting.] " View all news reports 2003 the Coalition for Justice in Hawaiian Gardens and Jerusalem