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Maui Windsurfing

The Maui Windsurfing DAILY Report MWR Daily Report September 23rd, 1997 I ran the other way!... Well, it happened... (actually a lot of happened but I'll get to that) What happened? The first north swell of the winter happened. Came in to Maui last night and was glorious at 10-15'. Unfortunately, although it seemed windy, it was one of those onshore "fools winds" But nobody was that foolish. I hung around Hoo'kipa for about an hour to see if anyone was gonna dare it but I was stuck talkin story with the homeys. Then, a light went off in my pea brain.... it was tellin me, "Go to the south shore you wind maggot! Can't you see that if it's onshore on the north shore that its probably windy as hell on the south shore.?" I had to answer myself by truckin on down there. I wasn't disappointed. It was fully 5.0 (more like 4.7 but I was too stoked to come back and re-rig) and the waves were like head high. Fully bashable.. I did have one negative incident and that was when I was standing in waist deep water, playin with my lines when suddenly I look up and there's some giant BIC board bearing down on me. I make a frantic leap and barely get out of the way but I hear this most terrible sound of a "bonk." I realize I'm still alive but I see this guy who barely speak s English (he barely speaks at all cause I'm screamin and yellin at him for almost killin me.) I have to admit that I fully went off on the guy, especially when I see that there's a ding in my brand new, virgin and unreal stick. I was goin frickin bananas! (You boardheads that know me can quit laughing NOW!) Well, I sorta got my composure back and told him to meet me at the beach. (We were at Maui Sunset) At the beach I tell him that I'm sorry for yelling and he blurbs off something about paying for the ding in my board. Actually, I can hardly understand this fellow but he now has my attention as he's talkin my language, MONEY! We settle on a price for the repair ($50) and I again apologize for lighting up like a volcano on him. He says something like, "it's OK." So I feel like everybody is allright now.... the guy goes his way I look at my brand new board which is now just another stick on the street Surf life will never be the same..... (but I did bash some good ones today) hope to see you out there.. (just don't try to run me over) aloha - Tim Back to September, 97 Thissite uses VOXWARE soundtechnology.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Hawaii Volcano Adventure Tour at Mt Kilauea HAWAII VOLCANO ADVENTURE ".. a scene of wild beauty ..." "Mark Twain, 1866 FROM HILO Just as it was for Mark Twain over a century ago, this is truly the experience of a lifetime! We have designed this very special tour just for you... Continuing eruptions at Kilauea Volcano have captured the world's imagination. This excursion features the closest approach to the recent lava flows allowed by Civil Defense and local authorities. Our trained guides will escort you, and if conditions permit, you may be able to go right to the edge of a 2000 degree F molten lava flow! A real Polynesian Adventure! Hilo Area Macadamia Nut Factory (seasonal, and time permitting) Orchid & Anthurium Nursery Volcanoes National Park Volcano Observatory Jagger Museum Steam Bluffs & Crater Drive Thurston Lava Tube Volcano House Kilauea Iki Crater Departure : Hilo Hotels 9:00-9:15 am Hilo Airport 8:30 - 8:45 am Return to Hilo area approx: 5:00-6:00 pm Tour Prices: Adult $59.00 Child Under 12 $44.00 (All tours subject to state sales tax) No host lunch at Volcano House. We suggest a light sweater or jacket for the volcano area. As we cannot predict weather and volcanic activity, features may vary daily depending on conditions. Admission to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park included. Sturdy, covered walking shoes required due to terrain. All passengers will be required to sign a release of liability form before departing hotel. Polynesian AdventureTours Contact Your Travel Professional Or Call Toll Free 1-800-622-3011 e-mail sales@polyad.com

Hawaii wedding? Many couples

Kauai Hawaii Weddings: Complete information to plan your wedding and honeymoon in Kauai, Hawaii. Heavenly Kauai, Hawaii Vacations for Less To Make A Reservation: Book online or view our lowest rates! or call 1-800-367-8020 1-808-742-7400 International Toll-Free Phone Numbers Inquiries & Brochure Request A Dream Hawaiian Wedding in Spectacular Kauai, Hawaii Upgraded resort and car packages available from $113 per night. Click here for other packages. Do you dream of an exotic and memorable tropical Kauai Hawaii wedding? Many couples choose to have their wedding in Kauai, Hawaii which because of its breathtaking beauty is known as Hawaii's Garden Isle. Kauai, where no building can be higher than a coconut palm, beckons romance. Listen to the gentle surf washing up on golden sand beaches. Exchange your wedding vows, while Hawaii’s refreshing trade winds perfume fill the air with the wondrous fragrance of Hawaiian blossoms. Once you decide to have your Kauai wedding , chose from an almost infinite array of Hawaiian wedding styles. Do you prefer a traditional Kauai, Hawaii wedding ceremony in a quaint, historical church, a romantic Hawaiian wedding by the beach, or an adventurous “under the sea” scuba diving ceremony? Whatever you choose. Some ideas to get your Kauai wedding planning started are shown below. Be sure to check out the Kauai Wedding Directory and Hawaii wedding marriage license and certificates information for other helpful hints on planning the perfect Hawaii wedding on Kauai. Or learn more about Kauai accommodations or Hawaii honeymoon specials . For the Adventurous Helicopter to an exotic, secluded tropical location and have your Kauai, Hawaii wedding in secret splendor. Or sail out to sea on a glorious catamaran cruise with your family and friends. A few porpoises may swim along just for the fun. Listen to the rhythms of the ocean, while you wed under a scarlet sunset. Are you golf fanatics? Host your Kauai, Hawaii wedding ceremony on one of seven Kauai golf courses . Sunset or Sunrise Beach Wedding Kauai has an abundance of the most beautiful beaches in Hawaii. Pick a spot on famed Poipu Beach , Kauai’s sunny south shore, or at a remote, magnificent Kauai beach such as Mahaulepu or Polihale Beach or any of Kauai’s many gorgeous white sand beaches like Shipwreck Beach for your Hawaii wedding. Each is a wonderful place to host your Kauai wedding ceremony. Typically there is no fee to host your wedding at Kauai beaches. Elegant Kauai Resorts are Ideal for an Island-Style Garden Kauai Wedding Consider getting married in the lush tropicalgardens of your Kauairesort . Suite Paradise manages accommodations in better Poipu Beach, Kauairesorts , most of which have scenic gardens just right for Hawaii weddings.Some are quite extensive and most are locatedat the beach or have theblue Pacificas a beautiful backdrop. Check out the KauaiHawaii wedding packages featured below. The Natural Setting - State Parks Kauai is known as the “garden island” and for good reason, tropical splendors abound. Whisper your words of love amongst natural romantic settings . This is another great option for the budget minded planners of Hawaii weddings, as most parks do not charge fees. A Church Wedding Kauai hosts several quaint, historical churches that will accommodate your Hawaii wedding on Kauai. Because Kauai is a lush, tropical island many of these churches are set in romantic, beautiful gardens. Try a Private Home for an Elegant Wedding Private resort homes are available for Kauai weddings. They offer a choice of lush, landscaped gardens, overlook ocean bluffs or are directly oceanfront. Host both your Kauai wedding ceremony and reception in one place, in the privacy of your “own” home. Photo by Rainbow Photography Photo by Rainbow Photography Photo by Portraits of Hawaii Photo by Portraits of Hawaii Photo by Portraits of Hawaii The Suite Paradise Kauai Hawaii Wedding Package includes: Wedding Assistance Before Your Arrival on Kauai. • Assistance and referrals to recognized Kauai wedding planners, officiants, florists, photographers, caterers, and more. • Personalized help in arranging Kauai beach resort accommodations, cars, etc. for you, your wedding party and guests. • A personal call from our Concierge to help you plan your activities on Kauai so that you can relax and enjoy the islands while visiting. • Choose from numerous idyllic Kauai wedding sites including 70 acres of heavenly, landscaped gardens for your Kauai, Hawaii wedding. Upon Your Arrival on Kauai. • Luxurious and spacious accommodations await you at Poipu Kai Resort or the Suite Paradise resort of your choice. Leading travel companies award a 4-star rating to the Poipu Kai Resort accommodations Suite Paradise manages because of their exceptional quality. One to five bedroom accommodations plus a few studio cottages are available there, or choose Kauai wedding packages at our other Kauai resorts, prices may vary. Your Kauai wedding package is custom tailored to your wishes and receives a generous discount. • Unlimited mileage rental car from Hertz of your choice awaiting you at the Lihue, Kauai Airport. • Exotic Hawaiian tropical drink welcome greeting upon check-in. • Complimentary beverage in your Kauai accommodation so you may relax on your private lanai and toast the Hawaiian sun as it sets over the blue Pacific. • Discounts at many of Kauai's finest restaurants and attractions. • Familiarization with Kauai and its many sights and activities by our Concierge. All accommodations are nonsmoking. Below is a sampling of our many Kauai Wedding Packages. 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We can help you design a custom Kauai Wedding Package that especially suits you and your Kauai wedding guest's needs. 1BR/1BA Ocean View Extra Deluxe at Poipu Kai with Hertz Convertible Rental Car ** Per Night: 1 2-4 5-6 7-13 14-20 21-27 28+* Value Season $422 $300 $277 $248 $236 $227 $220 Mid-Season $422 $321 $296 $265 $253 $243 $236 Regular Season $422 $327 $302 $276 $258 $248 $240 1BR/1BA Ocean View Deluxe at Poipu Kai with Hertz Convertible Rental Car ** Per Night: 1 2-4 5-6 7-13 14-20 21-27 28+* Value Season $369 $249 $231 $205 $195 $199 $182 Mid-Season $369 $279 $245 $230 $220 $212 $205 Regular Season $369 $288 $266 $235 $226 $218 $211 1BR/1BA Garden View Deluxe at Poipu Kai with Compact Rental Car** Per Night: 1 2-4 5-6 7-13 14-20 21-27 28+* Value Season $270 $177 $163 $148 $141 $135 $131 Mid-Season $270 $201 $185 $167 $159 $153 $148 Regular Season $270 $208 $191 $173 $164 $158 $156 Economy Studio 1BR/1Shower at Poipu Kai Resort with Hertz Compact Rental Car ** Per Night: 1 2-4 5-6 7-13 14-20 21-27 28+* Value Season $210 $142 $131 $118 $114 $108 $105 Mid-Season $210 $158 $146 $132 $126 $121 $117 Regular Season $210 $163 $151 $135 $129 $125 $121 *All rates are given in U.S. dollars. Additional discounts are available for reservations made online. ** Taxes not included. Taxes, airport fees, etc. on car rentals are collected by the car rental company. Packages may be modified to include the size and type of rental car the guest prefers, prices will vary accordingly. Inquire with Suite Paradise. 2004-2005 Season Dates Season dates may vary and are subject to change without notice, but generally run as follows: Value Season: August 23, 2004 - November 18, 2004 Regular Season: November 19, 2004 - November 28, 2004 Value Season: November 29, 2004 - December 16, 2004 Winter Holidays: December 17, 2004 - January 3, 2005 2005-2006 Season Dates Season dates may vary and are subject to change without notice, but generally run as follows: Regular Season: January 4, 2005 - April 30, 2005 Value Season: May 1, 2005 - June 16, 2005 Mid-Season: June 17, 2005 - August 31, 2005 Value Season: September 1, 2005 - November 18, 2005 Regular Season: November 19, 2005 - November 27, 2005 Value Season: November 28, 2005 - December 16, 2005 Winter Holidays: December 17, 2005 - January 5, 2006 2006-2007 Season Dates Season dates may vary and are subject to change without notice, but generally run as follows: Regular Season: January 7, 2006 - April 29, 2006 Value Season: April 30, 2006 - June 15, 2006 Mid-Season: June 16, 2006 - August 26, 2006 Value Season: August 27, 2006 - November 16, 2006 Regular Season: November 17, 2006 - November 25, 2006 Value Season: November 26, 2006 - December 15, 2006 Winter Holidays: December 16, 2006 - January 5, 2007 2007-2008 Season Dates Season dates may vary and are subject to change without notice, but generally run as follows: Regular Season: January 6, 2007 - April 28, 2007 Value Season: April 29, 2007 - June 14, 2007 Mid-Season: June 15, 2007 - August 25, 2007 Value Season: August 26, 2007 - November 15, 2007 Regular Season: November 16, 2007 - November 24, 2007 Value Season: November 25, 2007 - December 13, 2007 Winter Holidays: December 14, 2007 - January 4, 2008 Photo by Rainbow Photography For more help in planning your Hawaii wedding, see the following: Kauai Hawaii Wedding Providers directory Kauai Hawaii wedding marriage license and certificates Kauai accommodations Hawaii honeymoon specials Kauai Vacation Rentals Poipu Kai Resort Kiahuna Plantation Nihi Kai Villas Whaler's Cove Poipu Crater Resort Poipu Shores Poipu Kapili Lawai Beach Resort Compare Kauai Vacation Rentals Kauai Visitor Information About Kauai Activities Kauai's Beaches Golf Weddings Marriage License Wedding Directory Honeymoon Map of Kauai Map of Poipu Beach Special Offers Guest Services Things to do on Kauai Guides & Info About Suite Paradise About Us Terms & Conditions Testimonials Inquiries & Brochure Request Contact Us Home | Email Us | Inquires & Brochure Request | Privacy Policy | Site Map © 1996 - 2004. 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SEVEN PRINCIPLES FOR GOOD PRACTICE SEVEN PRINCIPLES FOR GOOD PRACTICE IN UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION By Arthur W. Chickering and Zelda F. Gamson Reprinted with permission. Apathetic students, illiterate graduates, incompetent teaching, impersonal campuses -- so rolls the drumfire of criticism of higher education. More than two years of reports have spelled out the problems. States have been quick to respond by holding out carrots and beating with sticks. There are neither enough carrots nor enough sticks to improve undergraduate education without the commitment and action of students and faculty members. They are the precious resources on whom the improvement of undergraduate education depends. But how can students and faculty members improve undergraduate education? Many campuses around the country are asking this question. To provide a focus for their work, we offer seven principles based on research on good teaching and learning in colleges and universities. Good practice in undergraduate education: encourages contact between students and faculty, develops reciprocity and cooperation among students, encourages active learning, gives prompt feedback, emphasizes time on task, communicates high expectations, and respects diverse talents and ways of learning. We can do it ourselves - with a little bit of help... These seven principles are not ten commandments shrunk to a 20th century attention span. They are intended as guidelines for faculty members, students, and administrators -- with support from state agencies and trustees -- to improve teaching and learning. These principles seem like good common sense, and they are -- because many teachers and students have experienced them and because research supports them. They rest on 50 years of research on the way teachers teach and students learn, how students work and play with one another, and how students and faculty talk to each other. While each practice can stand alone on its own, when all are present their effects multiply. Together they employ six powerful forces in education: activity, expectations, cooperation, interaction, diversity, and responsibility. Good practices hold as much meaning for professional programs as for the liberal arts. They work for many different kinds of students -- white, black, Hispanic, Asian, rich, poor, older, younger, male, female, well-prepared, underprepared. But the ways different institutions implement good practice depend very much on their students and their circumstances. In what follows, we describe several different approaches to good practice that have been used in different kinds of settings in the last few years. In addition, the powerful implications of these principles for the way states fund and govern higher education and for the way institutions are run are discussed briefly at the end. As faculty members, academic administrators, and student personnel staff, we have spent most of our working lives trying to understand our students, our colleagues, our institutions and ourselves. We have conducted research on higher education with dedicated colleagues in a wide range of schools in this country. With the implications of this research for practice, we hope to help us all do better. We address the teacher's how, not the subject-matter what , of good practice in undergraduate education. We recognize that content and pedagogy interact in complex ways. We are also aware that there is much healthy ferment within and among the disciplines. What is taught, after all, is at least as important as how it is taught. In contrast to the long history of research in teaching and learning, there is little research on the college curriculum. We cannot, therefore, make responsible recommendations about the content of good undergraduate education. That work is yet to be done. This much we can say: An undergraduate education should prepare students to understand and deal intelligently with modern life. What better place to start but in the classroom and on our campuses? What better time than now? Seven Principles of Good Practice. 1. Encourages Contact Between Students and Faculty Frequent student-faculty contact in and out of classes is the most important factor in student motivation and involvement. Faculty concern helps students get through rough times and keep on working. Knowing a few faculty members well enhances students' intellectual commitment and encourages them to think about their own values and future plans. 2. Develops Reciprocity and Cooperation Among Students Learning is enhanced when it is more like a team effort that a solo race. Good learning, like good work, is collaborative and social, not competitive and isolated. Working with others often increases involvement in learning. Sharing one's own ideas and responding to others' reactions sharpens thinking and deepens understanding. 3. Encourages Active Learning Learning is not a spectator sport. Students do not learn much just by sitting in classes listening to teachers, memorizing pre-packaged assignments, and spitting out answers. They must talk about what they are learning, write about it, relate it to past experiences and apply it to their daily lives. They must make what they learn part of themselves. 4. Gives Prompt Feedback Knowing what you know and don't know focuses learning. Students need appropriate feedback on performance to benefit from courses. When getting started, students need help in assessing existing knowledge and competence. In classes, students need frequent opportunities to perform and receive suggestions for improvement. At various points during college, and at the end, students need chances to reflect on what they have learned, what they still need to know, and how to assess themselves. 5. Emphasizes Time on Task Time plus energy equals learning. There is no substitute for time on task. Learning to use one's time well is critical for students and professionals alike. Students need help in learning effective time management. Allocating realistic amounts of time means effective learning for students and effective teaching for faculty. How an institution defines time expectations for students, faculty, administrators, and other professional staff can establish the basis of high performance for all. 6. Communicates High Expectations Expect more and you will get more. High expectations are important for everyone -- for the poorly prepared, for those unwilling to exert themselves, and for the bright and well motivated. Expecting students to perform well becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy when teachers and institutions hold high expectations for themselves and make extraefforts. 7. Respects Diverse Talents and Ways of Learning There are many roads to learning. People bring different talents and styles of learning to college. Brilliant students in the seminar room may be all thumbs in the lab or art studio. Students rich in hands-on experience may not do so well with theory. Students need the opportunity to show their talents and learn in ways that work for them. Then they can be pushed to learn in new ways that do not come so easily. Teachers and students hold the main responsibility for improving undergraduate education. But they need a lot of help. College and university leaders, state and federal officials, and accrediting associations have the power to shape an environment that is favorable togood practice in higher education. What qualities must this environment have? A strong sense of shared purposes. Concrete support from administrators and faculty leaders for those purposes. Adequate funding appropriate for the purposes. Policies and procedures consistent with the purposes. Continuing examination of how well the purposes are being achieved. There is good evidence that such an environment can be created. When this happens, faculty members and administrators think of themselves as educators. Adequate resources are put into creating opportunities for faculty members, administrators, and students to celebrate and reflect on their shared purposes. Faculty members receive support and release time for appropriate professional development activities. Criteria for hiring and promoting faculty members, administrators, and staff support the institution's purposes. Advising is considered important. Departments, programs, and classes are small enough to allow faculty members and students to have a sense of community, to experience the value of their contributions, and to confront the consequences of their failures. States, the federal government and accrediting associations affect the kind of environment that can develop on campuses in a variety of ways. The most important is through the allocation of financial support. States also influence good practice by encouraging sound planning, setting priorities, mandating standards, and reviewing and approving programs. Regional and professional accrediting associations require self-study and peer review in making judgments about programs and institutions. These sources of support and influence can encourage environments for good practice in undergraduate education by: setting policies that are consistent with good practice in undergraduate education, holding high expectations for institutional performance, keeping bureaucratic regulations to a minimum that is compatible with public accountability, allocating adequate funds for new undergraduate programs and the professional development of faculty members, administrators, and staff, encouraging employment of under-represented groups among administrators, faculty members, and student services professionals, and providing the support for programs, facilities, and financial aid necessary for good practice in undergraduate education.