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USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) Eruption Update Eruption Summary Hazards History Panorama Images Current Activity Hazards History Current Eqs Map Felt EQs Destructive EQs Seismicity Hazards, Zoning Instrumentation Hualalai Haleakala Lo`ihi Ocean Entry Lava Zones Types History of HVO Volunteer program Location Kilauea: an explosive volcano in Hawai`i A well-known dictum in geology is "the present is the key to the past." Often, however, the past itself is a key: to the future. The past is a better such key, in fact, than is the present. It is improbable that everything that can happen is happening today. Something brand new may start, of course, but something that has happened in the past is more likely to occur again, regardless of what's going on today. It is in this light that a new feature story presents the outlines of Kilauea's explosive past. Kilauea is not exploding now, but it has done so in a small way in the recent past and in a big way during the past hundreds to thousands of years. If we are to know the whole gamut of what Kilauea can do, it behooves us to examine its past as carefully as possible. Explosions can be hazardous to both people on the ground and traveling in jet airliners. The more we know about Kilauea's explosions, the better chance we have of mitigating their risk to us. So turn the page and perhaps be surprised at the richness of Kilauea's explosive past. Archive of previous feature stories Photograph by C. Heliker August 26, 2005 Top: Waterspout spins between steaming water and large plume generated where lava meets the sea. The ocean entry at East Lae`apuki is just out of view to the left. Bottom: Lava bubble bursts in shallow water in front of East Lae`apuki bench. Archive of Featured Photographs Photograph by C. Heliker August 26, 2005 More Volcano Information from HVO and Beyond Report a felt earthquake to HVO using this form. More USGS Volcano Web sites Alaska Volcano Observatory Anatahan Volcano - Northern Mariana Islands Cascades Volcano Observatory Long Valley Observatory Yellowstone Volcano Observatory Volcano Hazards Program Current issue of Volcano Watch essay , written weekly by USGS scientists. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park , home to HVO. Find visitor information and resources here. Volcanoes for kids , from the Volcano World website. U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, Menlo Park, California , USA URL http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/index.html Contact: hvowebmaster@usgs.gov (808) 967-7328 (an autoattendant) | USGS Privacy Statement | USGS Disclaimer | Accessibility | Last modification: 13 January 2006 (pnf)

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"Uncle Charlie" - HAWAIIAN STORYTELLER - Ha`i Mo`olelo IMINI I KA NA'AUAO E PAHU IA MAKOU IMUA Seeking the Knowledge to Push Us Forward Designed by Ipo Nihipali, the sail was first used as the logo for 'Aha Hookele at the ADB Conference in May 2001, and with her kind permission it is now used as the logo for CKM Cultural Resources. CKM Cultural Resources L.L.C 157 Alea Place, Pukalani, Maui 96768 Phone: 808-572-8038 e-mail: kale@moolelo.com KAHU (REV.) CHARLES KAULUWEHI MAXWELL SR. "Uncle Charlie" kale@moolelo.com H AWAIIAN S TORYTELLER Listen to Uncle Charlie live on KNUI Radio AM 900 on, every Aloha Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. -- TALK STORY WITH UNCLE CHARLIE Interactive Cultural Discussion Forum (Also see Talk Story 1997-2000 Archives ) NEWS, ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS Articles, viewpoints & letters to the editor featuring Uncle Charlie NA IWI - MOEPU - REPATRIATION News archive regarding bones, burials, artifacts and NAGPRA For regular news and events related to Hawaiian issues, please visit my webmaster Scott Crawford's weblog at HAWAIIANKINGDOM.INFO (A blog, short for weblog, is a regularly updated journal on the web with links to news articles and websites, along with commentary from the author and comments from readers.) NEW AUDIO DOWNLOAD: CLYDE NAMU'O AND MONA BERNADINO ON "TALK STORY" RADIO Discussing the Kau Inoa effort to register Native Hawaiians, and the Akaka bill AUDIO DOWNLOAD: KEANU SAI & THURSTON TWIGG-SMITH ON "TALK STORY" RADIO Special shows commemmorating the 111th anniversary of the overthrow ALOHA STORY VIDEO Ten minute video I co-wrote originally aired in 1973 BISHOP MUSEUM LEADERSHIP MUST CHANGE Commentary, The Honolulu Advertiser, Sunday, June 13, 2004 Beware the Red Wave! Story and Pictures from the March on Waikiki, Sept. 2003 TRAVELS WITH HOKULE'A Pictures, articles and accounts of Polynesian voyaging Dear Mr. President Song about the plight of the Hawaiian nation. PAUL HARVEY - THE REST OF THE STORY "Down in the shadowy realms where U.S. foreign policy shakes hands with the devil... the overthrow of a friendly monarch" WEDDING IN A GRAVEYARD Desecration of the Iwi Kupuna (Ancient Bones) of the Hawaiian People Saturday, June 24, 2003 HALEAKALA Sacred Summit Under Assault KAHO'OLAWE, A NEW AWAKENING An ongoing fight and struggle to regain the island of Kaho'olawe for the Hawaiian people. KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS Collection of articles, including on enrollment policy SOVEREIGNTY: OUT OF SIGHT, NOT OUT OF MIND Commentary by John Griffin, Honolulu Advertiser, June 9, 2002 KOHOLA Stories, comments and other items regarding whales HAWAIIAN ISLANDS HUMPBACK WHALE NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARIES What Does the Sanctuary Mean to Me as a Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) SPIRITUAL CONNECTION OF QUEEN LILIUOKALANI'S BOOK "HAWAII'S STORY" The entire book has been published on the Web! AKUA LELE & THE LOST ANCESTOR FROM EASTER ISLAND Two newly posted short stories (January 2002) PROTECTION OF THE IWI NA KUPUNA (Bones of our ancestors) Uncle Charlie's mana'o (thoughts) on ancient Hawaiian Burials KALAUPAPA, A LAND OF BEAUTY, PAIN AND SUFFERING Uncle Charlie does 8/17/01 radio show from Molokai (with pictures) SONGS OF ALOHA AINA Songs Uncle Charlie wrote about Honokahua Burials on Maui HAWAII ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE U.S. COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Press Conference in Washington D.C., June 26, 2001 INSIDE THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK Uncle Charlie shares his experiences at the ADB Meeting, May 7-9, 2001 INTERNATIONAL EXHIBIT ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLE Uncle Charlie's Australia Travels KU'E: AN ACT OF ALOHA Hawaiian Elders protest at Kahului Airport Feb. 2-4 THE PASSING OF THE TORCH "A Spiritual Awakening" NANA I KE KUMU Look to the Source THE KOHOLA IN HAWAI`I Humpback Whales and the Hawaiian I TOUCHED A GOD Meeting a Pigmy Whale PAPA'S OLD KOA GUITAR Music from the Past UNCLE CHARLIE'S BEDTIME STORIES Bedtime Stories for Uluwehi MANA`O I`O Thoughts - Beliefs COOKING WITH UNCLE CHARLIE Ono local recipes shared on cooking shows NATIVE HAWAIIAN CIVIL RIGHTS Five Years After the Passage of the Apology Bill IZ - HALI`A ALOHA Fond Recollections of Israel Kamakawiwo`ole HULA BOWL 2000 Pictures of Uncle Charlies and Na Halau ABOUT THE AUTHOR Uncle Charlie's Bio HUI `AI POHAKU A Cultural Organization for Upcountry Maui MAUI NUI CULTURE ONLINE Directory and Features sponsored by Maui's Visitors Bureau Uncle's E-mail: kale@moolelo.com Web Design Ho`okele Hawai`i HawaiiaNavigation

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Sheraton Moana Surfrider in Honolulu, Hawaii Hotel-Rates.com >> United States >> Hawaii >> Honolulu >> Sheraton Moana Surfrider Sheraton Moana Surfrider in Honolulu, Hawaii 2365 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 Hotel Rates & Availability Search Check-in: January February March April May June July August September October November December 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Number of Rooms: 1 2 3 4 Check-out: January February March April May June July August September October November December 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Adults per Room: 1 2 3 4 LOWEST HOTEL RATES...GUARANTEED! More Hotel Photos Sheraton Moana Surfrider 2365 Kalakaua Ave HONOLULU, HI, US 96815 The oceanfront Sheraton Moana Surfrider Hotel opened in 1901, and it was the first true resort to rise on what quickly became the world's most famous beach. Today, after an award-winning restoration, this "Grande Dame" of Waikiki hotels appears in her original turn-of-the- century splendor, along with ample modern enhancements. Guests also have access to the facilities at any Waikiki's four Sheraton hotels. Guests at the Sheraton Moana Surfrider are invited to enjoy dining, entertainment, and all facilities - except swimming pools - at the other hotels while simply charging services to their rooms. The oceanfront Sheraton Moana Surfrider Hotel offers 793 spacious rooms and suites spread over three buildings - the historic Banyan Wing, the Diamond Wing, and the Tower wing. All rooms are air-conditioned and include high-speed Internet access via cable TV and video game consoles. Other features include refrigerator, makeup mirror, and bathrobes. The Sheraton Moana Surfrider features three onsite restaurants, including the Banyan Veranda, which is famed for its high tea, as well a sunset buffet and a Sunday brunch. The other options are a Caf and a Grill, both located on the beachfront. Room service is offered 24 hours. The Sheraton Moana Surfrider's open-air Banyan Court, in an agreement with Salem Media, will be presenting monthly concerts that will be simulcast on www.breezeofhawaii.com with a link to the hotel's live webcam. The 24-hour webcam will be focused on the courtyard stage for the duration of the concerts. The concerts will continue into 2005 every second Thursday of the month. Romantic Honeymoon Escape 2005 Honeymooning couples booking a stay for travel January 8, 2005-January 7, 2006 will receive a complimentary room upgrade and a bottle of champagne upon arrival. Must note "Romantic" in the Special Requests box at the time of booking to qualify. Offer combinable with any other special packages and promotions. Offer is subject to room availability. Surrounding Area OCEANFRONT/WAIKIKI BEACH Room Information - Sheraton Moana Surfrider Bed Type: Short Description: Deluxe Ocean Tower Long Description: Two double beds. Furnished lanai with ocean views. Largest of the contemporary rooms, these are located in the contemporary 21-floor Tower Wing. Air-conditioned room with dial-up Internet access (surcharge), in-room safe, video-game console, and refrigerator. Bed Type: Short Description: Tower Partial Ocean Long Description: One queen bed. Furnished lanai with partial ocean view. Located in 21-floor contemporary Tower Wing. Air-conditioned room with dial-up Internet access (surcharge), in-room safe, video-game console, and refrigerator. Bed Type: Short Description: Large City Long Description: Two double beds. Lanai with city views. Large room located in 21-floor contemporary Tower Wing. Air-conditioned room with dial-up Internet access (surcharge), in-room safe, video-game console, and refrigerator. Bed Type: Short Description: Large City Escape Long Description: null Bed Type: Short Description: City View Escape Long Description: One queen or two twin beds. City-view room in six-floor historic Banyan Wing, restored to nearly original 1901 details. Marble-topped sink with wood cabinetry, wicker chairs, sculpted sconces in bathrooms, brass light fixtures in bedrooms, and prints of native Hawaiian plants. No lanai. Bed Type: Short Description: Deluxe Ocean (Diamond) Long Description: Two double beds. Large room with ocean view. Narrow walk-out balcony. Located in seven-floor Diamond Head Wing. Air-conditioned room with dial-up Internet access (surcharge), in-room safe, video-game console, and refrigerator. Bed Type: Short Description: Historic Banyan Ocean Long Description: One queen or two twin beds. Ocean-view room in six-floor historic Banyan Wing, restored to nearly original 1901 details. Marble-topped sink with wood cabinetry, wicker chairs, sculpted sconces in bathrooms, brass light fixtures in bedrooms, and prints of native Hawaiian plants. Air-conditioned room with dial-up Internet access (surcharge), in-room safe, video-game console, and refrigerator. No lanai. Bed Type: Short Description: Tower Partial Ocean Escape Long Description: One queen bed. Furnished lanai with partial ocean view. Located in 21-floor contemporary Tower Wing. Air-conditioned room with dial-up Internet access (surcharge), in-room safe, video-game console, and refrigerator. Bed Type: Short Description: Historic Banyan Ocean Escape Long Description: One queen or two twin beds. Ocean-view room in six-floor historic Banyan Wing, restored to nearly original 1901 details. Marble-topped sink with wood cabinetry, wicker chairs, sculpted sconces in bathrooms, brass light fixtures in bedrooms, and prints of native Hawaiian plants. No lanai. Air-conditioned room with dial-up Internet access (surcharge), in-room safe, video-game console, and refrigerator. Bed Type: Short Description: City View Long Description: One queen or two twin beds. City-view room in six-floor historic Banyan Wing, restored to nearly original 1901 details. Marble-topped sink with wood cabinetry, wicker chairs, sculpted sconces in bathrooms, brass light fixtures in bedrooms, and prints of native Hawaiian plants. Air-conditioned room with dial-up Internet access (surcharge), in-room safe, video-game console, and refrigerator. No lanai. Bed Type: Short Description: Deluxe Ocean (Tower) Escape Long Description: Two double beds. Furnished lanai with ocean views. Largest of the contemporary rooms, these are located in the contemporary 21-floor Tower Wing. Air-conditioned room with dial-up Internet access (surcharge), in-room safe, video-game console, and refrigerator. Bed Type: Short Description: Deluxe Ocean (Diamond) Escape Long Description: Two double beds. Large room with ocean view. Narrow walk-out balcony. Located in seven-floor Diamond Head Wing. Air-conditioned room with dial-up Internet access (surcharge), in-room safe, video-game console, and refrigerator. Property Information Check-in time - 3:00 PM Check-out time - 11:00 AM Hotel Built - 1927 Last Renovated - 1997 Minimum check-in age - 18 Years or Older Tour assistance Star rating: 4 Area Activities -Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center Outside lobby -DFS Galleria 1 Block -International Market Place 2 Blocks -Fort DeRussy 1 Mile / 2 Kilometers -Honolulu Zoo 1.25 Miles -Waikiki Aquarium 1.25 Miles / 2 Kilometers -Ala Moana Center 1.25 Miles / 2 Kilometers -Diamond Head 2 Miles / 3 Kilometers Driving Directions - Sheraton Moana Surfrider From Honolulu International Airport: Take the H-1 Fwy heading east. Exit at Nimitz Hwy and follow the signs toward Waikiki. Nimitz Hwy becomes Ala Moana Blvd. Continue on Ala Moana Blvd until it merges with Kalakaua Ave. Turn right onto Kalakaua Ave Continue to Royal Hawaiian Ave, and turn right again to reach the hotel. Policies & Disclaimers You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book. These excellent rates are only available through us. Please do not call the property, as they will not have our discounted rates in their system. Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed. Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled directly between you and the property. Cancellation Policy: Cancellation Policy, hotels.com. Bookings are subject to a 25 USD fee for any CANCELLATION/CHANGE. 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Goemetry and Quilts Lesson Quilt Blocks: Geometry with a Cultural Warmth Subjects :Geometry, Social Sciences, Clothing and Textiles, Art Patty Winkler Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions Houston, TX email address: pwinkler@houstonisd.org All rights reserved. Any use of these materials is prohibited without the expressed written permission of the author. Overview This lesson can be taught at any grade level but is recommended for middle or high school. It is meant to be a fun lesson to generate interest in geometrical patterns and the world around us. Objectives Develop an appreciation of geometry as a means of describing the physical world Recognize and appreciate the geometric patterns found in quilts Describe the symmetry and other geometric aspects of quilt block patterns Create scale drawing of life objects. Discuss the history and cultural influence of some of the quilt blocks found Find and view information from the WWW Materials Needed squares of paper or cloth for Hawaiian quilts (see procedures for details)quad rule graph papercolored pencils, markers or crayonsresource materials listed below Procedures Quilting is a wonderful pastime which has lost its luster and interest in todays generations. Quilting has many wonderful traditions which can be explored in may different ways. I have outlined some ideas below and included just a few of the cultural resources I have found. Try to find a guest speaker to discuss quilting and some of the new and old patterns. Hawaiian quilting: Hawaiian quilting differs from that which evolved in other parts of the world. Its unique method of design leaves a striking impression on anyone who has the opportunity to view a finished product. The actual emergence of this style of quilting is pure speculation, as to date, no information has been found to substantiate any one theory. A set of instructions and steps for making a quilt are included with the lesson. Take some time to read the Introduction to gain a better understanding of the emergence of this type of quilting. After the history has been discussed, have the students create a design of their own by following the steps for folding and creating the design. If square are not available in the suggested 16 and 20 size, use 6 and 8.5 squares. Once they have created a design in one color from a 6 square have them choose another color to paste it on. Once they have created their quilt block have them fake the echo stitching by lightly demonstrating the technique in pencil throughout their block. Once all blocks are completed by the students, put them together on a bulletin board or tape their backs together to create your own Hawaiian quilt. Have students discuss how they got the design they had and if they were using anything from their life or nature to create the design. Early American/European patchwork quilting This type of quilting involves cutting pieces of cloth in specific shapes and sizes to create a desired pattern. There are hundreds of patchwork patterns and variations with new ones being developed regularly. I have included the initial page from an Internet site on Amish quilts. The Amish are famous for their quilting techniques. The midwestern Amish do more intricate patchwork designs where the Pennsylvania Amish have very simple patchwork with very intricate and detailed quilting lines. The quilts with the detailed stitching are desired worldwide and can be very expensive. Students should do some research on patchwork quilting. There are a number of sites on the Internet as well as a numerous magazines and books available on the market. Once they have seen some of the patterns which are already in existence, show them the two that are included here. One is called Kaleidoscope and the other is called Fractal. They can see a very direct relationship to mathematics through these quilts. They are both brand new designs. African American quilting The influence of the African textile techniques and practices are evident in the quilts with this distinct style. African style quilting shows two major influences. First is the African preference for strip textiles and strips of cloth developed on hand looms. Second are the religious symbols of their cultures. These both appear in many of the quilts of African-American quilting. Some of the most famous quilt designs include: Lazy Gal; Spider Leg; Twin Sisters; Spider Web; and Wild Goose Chase. Whether consisting of a single piece or many small scraps of cloth, strips are a dominant design element as well as a chief construction technique in both West African textiles and Afro-American quilts. I have included a copy of the article African Symbolism in Afro-American Quilts from African Arts magazine. The reference is included in the reference list at the end of this group of lessons. Once the students have had a chance to explore patchwork quilting, have them use graph paper to design (in scale) and color their own patchwork quilt. Quad rule graph paper works best here. Have them share these designs either in small groups or by placing them on a bulletin board or empty wall. Evaluation The creation of the designs discussed above. Resource Materials Quilting in America Paint a Quilt Lesson Quilt Gallery Quilts - One of my favorite things Immigration Quilt Project Hawaiian Quilting materials Aloha Quilts Helen Friend-Hawaiian Quilter Amish Quilting Materials Homepage for American Quilts Amish Art African-American quilting article General quilting information Yahoo search - Quilting Teacher Comments Growing up in a small, rural, farming community gave me a deep appreciation for the art and craft of quilting. I am not very skillful, unlike my sister and my aunts; however, I do see and understand the geometry involved in designing an appealing quilt. There are hundreds (maybe thousands) of quilt block designs all around the world. Each of them was created by someone who wanted to tell a story, make a point, or stir an emotion. This is an art that is dying and needs to be rekindled in the younger generations.