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HOURLY WEATHER 500 AM HST WED JAN 25 2006 OAHU- City Sky/Wx Tmp DP RH Wind Pres Remarks Honolulu Mocldy 73 66 79 Ne12 29.91S Kalaeloa Ptcldy 73 66 79 Vrb7 29.92S Kaneohe MCB Mocldy 74 70 87 NE14G21 29.93F COASTAL WIND OBSERVATIONS Station Date Time Direction Speed Gust Kahuku 25JAN06 05:21 70 12 22 Kahuku Trng 25JAN06 04:59 92 17 35 Kii 25JAN06 04:45 78 23 28 Kaneohe MCBH 25JAN06 05:00 60 12 MSG Bellows 25JAN06 05:02 50 13 21 Honolulu Ap 25JAN06 05:00 60 10 MSG Kawailoa Trng 25JAN06 04:49 80 10 23 Schofield East 25JAN06 04:58 127 3 22 Schofield Brks 25JAN06 04:57 95 3 16 Schofield FB 25JAN06 04:49 77 3 19 Wheeler AAF 25JAN06 05:02 90 3 19 Kalaeloa 25JAN06 05:00 0 6 MSG Waianae Valley 25JAN06 05:37 37 8 25 Waianae Harbor 25JAN06 04:49 70 12 28 Makua Range 25JAN06 04:58 95 14 23 Makua Ridge 25JAN06 04:58 23 9 19 Dillingham MSG MSG MSG MSG 7 DAY FORECAST OAHU SOUTH SHORE- INCLUDING...HONOLULU...WAIKIKI...HAWAII KAI...KAPOLEI 329 AM HST WED JAN 25 2006 TODAY: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Breezy. Highs 75 to 81. East winds 10 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 66 to 71. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Breezy. Highs 75 to 81. East winds 10 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. THURSDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 66 to 71. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. FRIDAY: Partly cloudy. Scattered showers in the morning, then isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs 75 to 81. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. SATURDAY: Partly cloudy with isolated showers. Highs 75 to 81. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. SATURDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy with isolated showers in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows 65 to 70. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. SUNDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 78 to 84. East winds 10 to 15 mph. SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear with isolated showers. Lows 63 to 68. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. MONDAY: Mostly sunny with isolated showers. Highs 78 to 84. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear with isolated showers. Lows 63 to 68. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. TUESDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 78 to 84. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. PRECIPITATION FORECAST For the 24 hour period from 6 pm Tue Jan 24 to 6 pm Wed SYNOPSIS: The airmass will gradually stabilize as an upper trough over the islands weakens. Enhanced showers will gradually diminish. OAHU...FORECAST VALUES ARE IN INCHES Wahiawa and Waialua 1/4 to 1/2 Ewa Less than 1/10 Surf Forecast for Selected Oahu Beaches 710 PM HST TUE JAN 24 2006 A HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR EAST FACING SHORES Surf along east facing shores will be 5 to 8 feet through Wednesday. Surf along north facing shores will be 4 to 6 feet through Wednesday. Surf along west facing shores will be 2 to 4 feet through Wednesday. Surf along south facing shores will be 1 to 3 feet through Wednesday. Outlook through Monday Jan 30. Surf along east facing shores will be at the 8 foot advisory level through Thursday. Trade winds may however remain strong enough to keep surf on the east shore near the advisory level into Saturday. A large west-northwest swell arriving Thursday night will likely produce advisory level surf of 15 feet along north facing shores Friday and Saturday. Surf heights are forecast heights of the face or front of waves. Click here to see the full Surf Forecast product. 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Vacation condo rental in the United States Vacation Properties for rent in the United States: CondoRentHelp is a site dedicated to helping renters locate a property (condo, house, etc.) to rent and helping property owners rent their condos, etc. CondoRentHelp is focused on the vacation rental market. Therefore, the condos and other property listing will be primarily located in vacation resort areas. For example, in South Carolina there will be many condo listings for the Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach areas but limited (if any) for Columbia, South Carolina. Alabama cities of Gulf Shores Gulf Shores is uncrowded, inspirational, and unimaginably defined resort area. Gulf Shores is part of Alabama's Gulf Coast which extends over 32 miles of sugar-white sand. Gulf Shores has public beach entrances, undulating sand dunes, nature bike trails and paths. Gulf Shores with year-round water temperatures averaging 70°, spring, summer, winter and fall are perfect times to bike, hike, and sight-see the Gulf Shores breathtaking sights. Comprised of 95% quartz, Gulf Shores is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Orange Beach Orange Beach is uncrowded, inspirational, and unimaginably defined resort area. Orange Beach is part of Alabama's Gulf Coast which extends over 32 miles of sugar-white sand. Orange Beach has public beach entrances, undulating sand dunes, nature bike trails and paths. Orange Beach with year-round water temperatures averaging 70°, spring, summer, winter and fall are perfect times to bike, hike, and sight-see the Orange Beach breathtaking sights. Comprised of 95% quartz, Orange Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Arizona cities of Alpine Alpine is surrounded by the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest near the headwaters of the San Francisco River. Hunting, fishing, lakes, streams and camping are a few of the Alpine area attractions. Alpine's high meadows are surrounded by majestic peaks, including Escudilla Mountain (10,877 ft.) which is covered with tall pines and aspen. Alpine is at an elevation of 8,050 feet, just 6 miles from the New Mexico border. The Apache-Sitgreaves Forest contains wilderness and primitive areas. Within a 30-mile radius of Alpine there are more than 200 miles of trout streams and 11 lakes. California cities of San Diego San Diego is where to be. With 70 miles of beaches, SeaWorld Adventure Park, The World-Famous San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Wild Animal Park and more, San Diego is the ultimate playground. Colorado cities of Aspen It's one of Mother Nature's most lush playgrounds-- offering national forest lands, state parks, wilderness areas, rivers and lakes for fun filled outdoor activities. Skiing has become an integral part of 's lifestyle. Today, summer vacations and winter skiing are enjoyed with equal enthusiasm, while thriving downtown and mountain commerce areas make Aspen an active year-round community. Steamboat Springs It's one of Mother Nature's most lush playgrounds-- offering national forest lands, state parks, wilderness areas, rivers and lakes for fun filled outdoor activities. Skiing became an integral part of Steamboat's lifestyle just after the turn of the century. Known officially as Ski Town USA, Steamboat Springs has produced more winter sport Olympians than any other town in the United States. To date 35 residents have participated in the winter Olympic games. Today, summer vacations and winter "champagne powder" skiing are enjoyed with equal enthusiasm, while thriving downtown and mountain commerce areas make Steamboat Springs an active year-round community. A local legend says that the Yampa Valley holds a curse: "Once you visit the valley your heart will be forever captivated, and be compelled to return again and again." Florida cities of Captiva Island Captiva Island resort area offers nature-lover's paradise with wildlife sanctuaries. However, it's the white-sand beaches that have the foremost appeal for visitors and residents alike. From end to end of Captiva Island, the beaches present spectacular sunrises and sunsets. But most of all, the beaches offer world-renowned shelling. Daytona Beach The "World's Most Famous Beach" is Daytona Beach. Its 23 miles of beautiful white sand beaches are famous the world over dating back from the very early 1900's when automobiles were first raced on the beach. Destin Destin is home to some of the worlds most beautiful beaches. The crystal clear water and the sugar white sands have given the Destin part of the Emerald Coast area a reputation as one of America's premier vacation destinations. The beautiful waters of the Emerald Coast beaches provide sunbathers, snorkelers and fisherman with a paradise beyond words. Fishing off of the Destin beach and jetties yields catches of Whiting, Pompano and Mackerel, while snorkeling in the same locations yields views of beautiful tropical fish and great shell collecting. Disney Area/Orlando Disney Area/Orlando serves up central Florida's greatest value and variety - affordable accommodations in the heart of world-famous attractions, bountiful leisure activities, entertaining dinner shows, and assorted shopping outlets. In Disney Area/Orlando, families, groups and individuals may discover the excitement which has made central Florida the world's leading vacation destination. Fort Myers Beach Fort Myers Beach invites you to visit our family island. Over 1.8 million annual visitors enjoy the beaches, fishing, shopping, dinning, golf, tennis and entertainment on the sandy shores of Fort Myers Beach. The Beach gained a reputation as the World's Safest Beach because of no undertow and shallow water. People can walk the entire 7-mile length of the island along its sandy shores. Juno Beach Juno Beach area is rich in history this area has grown into a wonderful small community that encourages outdoor activities throughout its parks, sports activities, residential areas along the waterways, and the many miles of water that meander through the communities. Juno Beach is famous for its beautiful beaches, the Loxahatchee River and the Intracoastal Waterway. The Juno Beach area towns enjoy a vibrant cultural life as the home of the Florida History Center & Museum and several arts and entertainment festivals. Town and County parks provide recreational facilities for team sports, an aquatic center, and access ramps into the Intracoastal Waterway. Kissimmee Kissimmee serves up central Florida's greatest value and variety - affordable accommodations in the heart of world-famous attractions, bountiful leisure activities, entertaining dinner shows, and assorted shopping outlets. In Kissimmee, families, groups and individuals may discover the excitement which has made central Florida the world's leading vacation destination. Marco Island Marco Island is the largest of Florida's Ten Thousand Islands, located on the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida. Marco Island has been described as Magical, Mystical and Alluring. The attraction is Marco Island's tropical sun-washed white beaches and a casual easy paced life style. Sunshine, frolicking dolphins, and all of the water and sun sports that go with the beaches are available for your pleasure at Marco Island. Naples Welcome to Naples, Florida on the Gulf of Mexico, a paradise of sun, shore and nature harmoniously blended with the cosmopolitan and cultural center this city has become. Despite its metropolitan population and myriad housing developments, Naples remembers its Indian and early pioneering heritage. This diversity combined with its host of attractions, amenities and activities make Naples a great place to live and visit. Panama City Beach Panama City Beach, Florida! Imagine yourself surrounded by emerald green and sapphire blue waters and having sugary white sand scrunch between your toes. No, this is not the French Riviera or the Caribbean, it is Panama City Beach, one of Florida's best hidden vacation destinations. Panama City Beach is one of the world's most beautiful beaches, with over twenty-seven miles of breathtaking, unrivaled beauty along the Gulf of Mexico. In 1995, Dr. Stephen Leatherman, coastal geologist at University of Maryland ranked St. Andrews State Recreation Area in Panama City Beach #1 Beach in America. Sanibel Island Sanibel Island resort area offers nature-lover's paradise with more than 40 percent of the island preserved as wildlife sanctuaries. However, it's the white-sand beaches that have the foremost appeal for visitors and residents alike. From the east end by the Sanibel Lighthouse to the residential west end, the beaches present spectacular sunrises and sunsets. But most of all, the beaches offer world-renowned shelling. St. Augustine Beach St. Augustine Beach is a unique and welcoming community. St. Augustine is comprised of 4.905 square kilometers bordered on the west by the Intracoastal waterway, on the east by the Atlantic Ocean. The weather is sunny and breezy. Highway A1A runs the entire length of St. Augustine Beach. If you've dreamed of driving a convertible along a palm-tree lined boulevard, having shrimp on the deck of an ocean-front restaurant, walking along miles of beaches and diving into the waves, then St. Augustine Beach is the destination for you. Hawaii cities of Island of Kauai Kapaa Kapaa is on Kauai's east side, which is sometimes referred to as the Coconut Coast for the groves of coconut palms that grow in resort areas. The river, which dumps into the ocean below the bridge, is flanked on both sides, from the mountains to the sea, with sacred Hawaiian sites. Kauai is Hawaii's Garden Island renown for the enchanting beauty of its cascading emerald mountains, its flower bedecked streams, and its swaying palm fringed shores. Kauai is the most pristine of the major Hawaiian islands where the feeling and pace of old Hawaii still lives. Abundant in beaches and where no building is allowed higher than a coco palm, Kauai offers a unique for new adventure and a relaxing respite from the bustle found elsewhere. Discover the magic and wonder of Hawaii is alive and flourishing on Kauai. Princeville Princeville is located on the northern coast of the island of Kauai between Hanalei and Kilauea on the banks of the Hanalei River near the Halelea Forest Reserve and Kaweonui Point. Kauai is Hawaii's Garden Island renown for the enchanting beauty of its cascading emerald mountains, its flower bedecked streams, and its swaying palm fringed shores. Kauai is the most pristine of the major Hawaiian islands where the feeling and pace of old Hawaii still lives. Abundant in beaches and where no building is allowed higher than a coco palm, Kauai offers a unique for new adventure and a relaxing respite from the bustle found elsewhere. Discover the magic and wonder of Hawaii is alive and flourishing on Kauai. Island of Maui Kihei Kihei is on the southwest coast onf the island of Maui. Maui is an adventurer's delight. Here you can immerse yourself in activities that accommodate visitors with all levels of experience and physical ability. Whether it's a vigorous hike through Haleakala Crater, an exciting afternoon of whale watching, snorkeling over an incredible tropical reef, or gliding through the air in a state-of-the-art helicopter, Maui's activity providers have everything you need to fully enjoy our Islands' unique natural environment. Kihei town is made up of low-rise shopping areas, restaurants of every variety, scenic beach parks, and beachfront condominium developments. Island of Oahu Honolulu Honolulu and Waikiki beach are linked together. Perhaps the world's most famous beach, Waikiki has been the backdrop for Hollywood movies and the starting place for many a romance. While the beach is a suntanner's paradise, the warm waters are perfect for snorkeling, surfing or just floating on an inflatable mat. Honolulu also means Pearl Harbor. North Carolina cities of Bead Head Island Bald Head is at the southern most point of North Carolina's magnificent chain of barrier islands and capes lies an island of singular beauty and extraordinary character. From its enviable position at the confluence of the Cape Fear River and Atlantic Ocean to the legendary Cape Fear itself, Bald Head Island is like nowhere else on earth. Because there is no bridge connecting Bald Head Island to the mainland, visitors and residents must arrive by boat-either passenger ferry or private yacht. The separation of Bald Head Island from the mainland is as psychological as it is geographical. With cars left on the mainland, the pace of life on Bald Head slows to that of an electric cart, a leisurely bike ride or a relaxed vacationer's own easy gait. Swansboro Swansboro is on North Carolina's Central Coast, popularly known as the Crystal Coast, is a diverse and dynamic place eager to offer visitors full days of recreation and leisure. Whether you're looking for active days of family fun or a weekend of rest and relaxation. The Swansboro area, which is quickly becoming one of North Carolina's most popular vacation destinations, will suit your needs. The Swansboro area coastline consists of many small cities and narrow islands and includes some favorite beach-vacation spots. Swansboro has its own distinct character. Topsail Island Topsail Island, North Carolina is a well-kept secret among East Coast beaches. The Topsail area offers many attractions to match the interests of everybody. There are surf casting, pier fishing, and offshore charter boats. Yes, Topsail Island has excellent sandy beaches and swimming, but there is also boating, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, water-skiing, and surfing. Golf and other attractions await you. Topsail Island is home to the loggerhead turtle and brown sea pelican. Egrets and water fowl abound in the marshes, inlets and other natural areas surrounding Topsail Island. South Carolina cities of Fripp Island Fripp Island is a small private resort island, approximately 3 1/2 miles long & 1 1/2 miles wide, therefore everything is close by. On Fripp Island, It is possible to be as active or as "laid back" as you like. Fripp Island offers jogging, bike and roller blade paths, several pools including the beautiful Cabana Club with three pools (one heated) and a jacuzzi. The island has two beautiful golf courses, eight soft and two hard surface tennis courts and a climbing wall. Golf cart rentals available. Hilton Head Island Hilton Head Island is a resort area on the second largest barrier island on the east coast and is protected by an offshore sandbar. This protection makes for a small gently rolling surf. Additionally, there is a tidal difference of eight feet which at low tide gives Hilton Head Island more than 12 miles of beach a width greater than 600 feet. With such a broad beach there is plenty of room for sunning, sculpturing, shelling, strolling, running, fishing, biking, and swimming on Hilton Head Island. From mid April through October the Ocean temperature is above 70 degrees and is ideal for many water activities. Myrtle Beach Area What more than BEAUTIFUL can we saw about the beach. The over 60 miles of beach resort area is what made Myrtle Beach famous. Long before golf became popular at Myrtle Beach, it was the beach. Long before Myrtle Beach had all its attractions, it was the beach. Long before the Myrtle Beach nightlife and theaters, it was the beach. So if you haven't seen the BEACH, come now. Utah cities of Park City Park City became known world-wide as a winter playground because it hosted the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. But during the summer the venues are transformed from world-class, winter playgrounds to summer recreation hot spots. The spirit of the games continues. Whether you enjoy winter skiing, summer activities or just the beauty, the Park City will be liked. Vermont cities of Mount Snow If nothing else, Mount Snow Valley, Vermont is famous for its Great Outdoors. The country roads built ages ago. The pastoral farm lands with their age old silos and red barns. The 100 mile views across mountain after green mountain. The covered bridges of yesteryear. Today's version of Mount Snow is replete with the activities that a young, energetic and healthy America searches for and, more importantly, deserves. Mount Snow in the winter includes Downhill Skiing, Snow Boarding, Cross Country Skiing, Snowmobiling or Sleigh Rides Summer in Mount Snow offers golf on scenic mountain courses. Tennis in cool alpine climates. Private freshwater lakes for fishing, waterskiing, sailing, canoeing or jet skiing. Horseback riding down tree lined country roads. And mountain biking on single track isolated trails. Today's Mount Snow, Vermont combines the attractions of yesteryear with the energies of the new day, bringing outdoor treasures for everyone of all ages to discover and enjoy. Virginia cities of Virginia Beach Virginia Beach is a resort area on the rise. After letting the oceanfront acquire a sort of tackiness, the city of Virginia Beach decided that to protect its tourist business, it was going to have to shape up. For several years money has been poured into the area, and the efforts are showing. The beach is clean, wide, and regularly groomed. Bordering the sand is a wide concrete boardwalk with regular public accesses and separate bike lanes. Off of the oceanfront Virginia Beach is a large city of suburban development and countryside. Stretching all the way from the Chesapeake Bay to the North Carolina border, Virginia Beach claims to be the largest resort city in the world. Washington cities of Mt. Baker / Glacier The Mount Baker / Snoqualmie National Forest is huge - it stretches across the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains, from the Canadian border and North Cascades National Park to the northern boundary of Mount Ranier National Park. Surprisingly near Seattle, the landscape is harsh, dramatic, and rugged. Mt. Baker area was cut out by the ancestors of the vast 10,000 acre glaciers that sprawl in the northern part of the forest. Mountain peaks over 10,000 feet plunge quickly into valleys at sea level. On top of all this, there is Mount Baker itself, which is still an active volcano; Sherman Crater emits steam and sulphur gases.

Honolulu

Honolulu Star-Bulletin Features Advertisement - Click to support our sponsors. Monday, January 15, 2001 By Ronen Zilberman, Star-Bulletin Players point and shoot as they jockey for position on the field. It's all fun and games at Hawaii All-Star Paintball as players come out of the woods to celebrate their field of dreams Paintball before politics By Burl Burlingame Star-Bulletin THERE'S a steady, hollow drumming -- thwip! thwip! thwip! -- as if vinyl hail is falling. And the stuttering chatter of air bursts. And the occasional shouted command, or cheer of victory. But other than that, standing at ground zero as 300 people engage in rapid-fire combat at close quarters is surprisingly quiet. Opening day at Hawaii All-Star Paintball drew hundreds of players from around the island yesterday in a benefit for Hawaii Food Bank. Owner Brandon Cayetano estimated about 1,500 cans of food were collected. By Ronen Zilberman, Star-Bulletin Ray Contreras eyes the amunition being handed to him. The paintballs, decorated with spots and stripes, are lightweight, but sting when they hit. "Even the other fields shut down for today in support," said Cayetano. He stood atop a Matson container in the center of the playing fields, looking down into the arenas and occasionally shouting orders like the skipper of a pirate ship: "You! Yeah, you! Mask DOWN, brah! Safety first! You HEAR me?" Located on a largely ignored spit of landfill left over from freeway construction, Cayetano had a busy couple of months bulldozing and cleaning up the site. "You wouldn't believe the junk that was here," he said, shaking his head. By Blaine Fergerstrom, Star-Bulletin An overhead view of the paintball grounds. The field is divided into various arenas, each with varying obstacles and degrees of difficulty. The games are basically a variation of capture-the-flag. "When you get right down to it, it's just playing cowboys and Indians," he said. "Except that that you can spend a thousand dollars for your gear and get totally wrapped up in it." The paintballs themselves are surprisingly tough gelatin capsules the size of marbles, filled with water and biodegradable dye. They don't burst unless they strike the target dead-on. Otherwise, they bounce away. "Yeah, I suppose you could eat them," said Cayetano, eyeing the reporter who asks the question. "But why would you want to?" By Ronen Zilberman, Star-Bulletin From left, Alex Frederick, Jonathan Mita and Samuel Nolan, lock and load, preparing for an intergalactic shoot 'em up. Players checking out the facility were happy with it, not just for the challenging courses but because of the location. Wayne Kiyabu, by day a worker at Frito Lay, was introduced to paintball by his brother -- "I was hooked by the first night!" -- and says that Cayetano's course is "just what Hawaii needs. "It's awesome, no kidding. The main thing is that it's centrally located. All the other courses are off in the sticks. It wasn't until I began playing that I realized how big the phenomenon was." Sheryl Miyagawa, Serene Kubota and Heather Enomoto, all about 20 and coeds, were trying paintball for the first time, and were enthusiastic. "It was totally fun," said Miyagawa. "But I didn't know it would hurt! When you get hit by the paintball, it stings!" "My friends told me, wear as much as you can, and they weren't kidding," said Enomoto. "Oh, it's not that bad," huffed Kubota. "Fun has its price." By Ronen Zilberman, Star-Bulletin Trisha Shimomi and Barry Tokuhama, paintball beginners, take a break to give each other support at the paintball field grand opening. Brad Rodrigues, by day a sales broker, began paintballing about a year ago. "My friends said, hey, try 'em, and I really got into it. "This central location will really help the game. It has a lot of space and is organized. A field like this will draw good people into the game." Paintball in Hawaii, although popular, has yet to tap into the lucrative tour or corporate market. Some companies sponsor games as a teambuilding exercise. Although Americans have led the paintball charge, Cayetano has seen a shift in Japanese attitudes. Even 10 years ago, Japanese visitors were crazy for target shooting, but wouldn't shoot at anything resembling a human," Cayetano said. "But that has changed." By Ronen Zilberman, Star-Bulletin A paintball warrior maneuvers for protection from being sprayed with lime green and fuchsia paint as he fires his weapon. How about videogames such as "Doom"? Have they made us more eager to shoot-'em-up? Cayetano shook his head. "Paintball is the antidote to videogames. It's out in the open. Fresh air and exercise. You're a target too. But mostly, there's no concept of teamwork in a videogame. You won't win in paintball unless you pull together." By Ronen Zilberman, Star-Bulletin Brandon Cayetano prefers the blast of paint to that of the political ring. Son o’ da guv is paintball commander BRANDON Cayetano has no intention of following in father Ben's political footsteps, and the governor has never played paintball, his son's passion. But the two share the gift of gab. Press Cayetano's "paintball" button and he goes, like 60 m.p.h. His new paintball field debuted yesterday near Sand Island and finally brings the islands into the modern age of the newly professional sport. "I first went crazy for paintball back in '83, and opened a competitive field in Waimanalo," said Cayetano. "I ran it basically so my friends and I could have a good time playing. I lost it in the early '90s. "I didn't have enough business savvy at the time to run it. I was naive." Discouraged, Cayetano ignored the sport for several years and explored what he calls the "dark side" of life. "Yeah, I got estranged from my family and friends. I knew what it was like on the streets, what it's like to be hungry. It was defensive times. I got into trouble. "But slowly, with the help of my parents, I worked my way back. I trained under computer gurus and got my act together." By coincidence, he worked as human resources and safety manager at United Laundry Services before the owner became his father's second wife. In the meantime, the paintball scene in Hawaii had stagnated, Cayetano believed. It was time someone brought it up to date, and why not him? His experiences in the '90s made him much more aware of the financial aspects of running a business. "In 1983, only the United States played paintball. Today, it's played in 39 countries and it's a $4-billion-a-year industry." Paintball is like any other sport, Cayetano said. It requires discipline, training, awareness and organization. This is created by creating fields like simulated war zones, with varying obstacles and handicaps. Paintball on Oahu had turned into a "renegade" game, with guys running around in the woods, just blasting away at each other. "We spent a lot of time just trying to tell people we weren't mercenaries in training!" he laughed. "There can be a kind of rift between the newbies and the tournament-level players. The newbies can get whacked on. They get excited, and the pros just rail 'em, which can be humbling and bum them out," said Cayetano. He intends to keep everything as even-handed as possible at the new site. Hawaii All-Star Paintball is divided into three zones or "fields" on a spit of land makai of the freeway near Sand Island. "It was trash land," said Cayetano. "I noticed it more than a year ago, and started the permit process to convert it into a paintball park." And no, being the governor's son didn't open any bureaucratic doors, he claims. "In fact, I think being the governor's kid might have slowed things down," he said. One zone comprises ABS water-pipe obstacles, a scenario called "hyper-ball" on the mainland. Another is what Cayetano called an "air-field," filled with inflatable obstacles, delivered by an airline with just hours to spare Saturday. "Thirteen grand to fly in balloons," he moaned. The third is a chessboard of mounds and berms for players to scramble over. The entire site is ringed with netting to prevent stray paintballs from whacking the freeway overpass. "The range on these things is only about 25 to 30 yards anyway," he said. "When I first started out in paintball, the guns were like pump shotguns, slow and inaccurate. Now you can even buy paintball guns for $1,200 that have computer chips in them to control your fire rate, like an automatic." Most paintball guns, though, run about $150, and are accurate enough to put a pattern in a pie plate at 20 yards. On the mainland, Army and Marine Corps use a paintball course for combat training because it's cheaper and more impressive than laser weapons. "When you get hit by a paintball, you know it," Cayetano chuckled. Cayetano raised the funds himself, mainly with the help of paintball enthusiasts like himself. Many show up after their 9-to-5s and help out in the evenings, getting the course ready. While dad doesn't play paintball, he knows Brandon has a passion for it. "Any father would want his son to follow in his footsteps," Brandon said. "But I'm more comfortable as a private businessman. Some people, like my Dad, are born to excel in politics. But not me!" Click for online calendars and events. E-mail to Features Editor Text Site Directory: [News] [Business] [Features] [Sports] [Editorial] [Do It Electric!] [Classified Ads] [Search] [Subscribe] [Info] [Letter to Editor] [Feedback] © 2001 Honolulu Star-Bulletin http://starbulletin.com

Hawaiian Barbecue Lynnwood, WA

thenyoudiscover.com » L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Lynnwood, WA thenyoudiscover.com: slowly going mad Home About Archive Contact Links Search: L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Lynnwood, WA - December 31, 2005 Filed under: food reviews — We took Thursday off and decided to head up to Seattle to run some errands and stop in at L&L in Lynnwood. This is where I had my first experience with Hawaiian style plate lunch several years ago. I used to live down the street, and would stop in quite frequently. There are many islanders in this area. So, you can imagine that this place is always packed. Since, John and I often share food we usually have to agree on what we are going to eat. We decided on two Katsu Musubi and a mini plate of Barbecue Chicken. The musubi was perfect. The nori was crisp to the very end, even with the generous helping of tasty gravy in the rice. The Barbecue Chicken was very moist and flavorful. The macaroni salad is the best here. I love mixing the rice and the macaroni salad in the together. Makes my tummy happy. This L&L has malasadas on special occasions, but it’s been awhile. I hear that there will be a new L&L in Renton shortly. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue 19709 Highway 99 North, Suite F&G Lynnwood, WA 98036 Phone: (425) 771-7629 No Comments » No comments yet. RSS feed for comments on this post. TrackBack URI Leave a comment Name (required) Mail (will not be published) (required) Website My Projects: North Shore Shirts Tiny Plastic Huts CD Exchange Club Lens Day Memory Cloud Bad T-shirts 52 Books Categories: life design funny hawaii work reading tech movies music photography links food reviews Archives: January 2006 December 2005 November 2005 October 2005 October 2001 September 2001 August 2001 October 1975 Site Sponsors: North Shore Shirts Your Ad Here! Contact Me For Rates. Visit North Shore Shirts for fun tshirts.

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Hawaiian Food and Luau Recipes AMERICAN FOOD ALL AMERICAN FOOD CAJUN COOKING SOUTHERN COOKING CALIFORNIA CUISINE NATIVE AMERICAN FOOD HAWAIIAN FOOD HOME COOKING INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN FOOD COOKING RECIPES LUAU HISTORY Hawaiian Food and Luau Recipes Prior to the arrival of the white man to the Hawaiian Islands, the food was similar to that found on other Polynesian islands, particularly Samoa, Tonga and Tahiti, and included native fruits and other plant life and fish. Hawaiian Food With the arrival of other cultures, Hawaiian food changed drastically, fusing together the cooking styles of cultures from all over the world. Modern island cuisine now incorporates Polynesian, Asian and European cultures, their cooking techniques, and flavors. If you've ever been to a luau, you can see the whole spectrum of foods that blend these cooking styles and cultures. Even a typical dinner in Hawaii easily draws from each of these and might consist of teriyaki chicken, steamed or fried rice, chilled bean sprout or green salad, and fresh sweet pineapple. The Hawaiian Luau The Hawaiian luau was a traditional feast where accomplishments were celebrated, people were honored, and great events were remembered. Along with the large amounts of food, people sang and danced, typically for days. One of the most important features of a luau is the imu (an underground oven—a shallow pit lined with stones). On the day of the luau, a pit is dug in the sand in the early morning. Once the pit is lined with rocks, a whole pig (and laulau— side dishes) covered in ti and banana leaves is lowered into the pit filled with hot coals and rocks. After a whole day of cooking (about 6 to 8 hours), the pig is retrieved and the luau begins. Beverages at a modern non-commercial luau are typically soft drinks, beer, fruit juices and kona coffee. For the adults, Blue Hawaiians, Mai Tais and other tropical drinks are served to further enhance the luau experience. Pupu Anyone? No luau would be complete without a pupu platter. This is basically a platter of hors d'oeuvres designed to whet the appetite for the forthcoming feast. It is the Hawaiian way to say, "He mai (welcome)!" For example, a pupu platter might contain sliced vegetables and fruit, lomi-lomi salmon cherries, lumpia, kim chee, and butterfly shrimp. Hosting Your Own Luau? You don't have to be on the Islands to share in the spirit of Aloha. All you need is a warm summer day, a yard or lanai (patio) decorated with greenery and flowers, delicious food, delightful Hawaiian music and the laughter of those around you. (By the way, don't fret if it rains…just move the party inside!) Hawaiian Recipes Along with the kalua pig, other dishes common at a Hawaiian luau include: Bean Sprout Namul Chicken Long Rice Lomi Lomi Salmon Corn Chowder Mango Bread Pineapple Carrot Cake Teriyaki Beef Sticks Wikiwiki Fried Rice BACK TO TOP | SITEMAP Last modified 19 December 2005 Questions or comments? Please contact our Webmaster . About Us , Terms of Use , Privacy Policy © more focus group inc. 2006 All rights reserved.