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Lanai 828 Lanai Avenue

Restaurants - Lanai Restaurants Lanai Printer Friendly Version A Word About "Symbols and Awards" Help us preserve the Islands. Tell our advertisers you found them on Alternative-Hawaii. AMERICAN | EUROPEAN | FUSION | HAWAIIAN | LUAUS AMERICAN HENRY CLAY'S ROTISSERIE Hotel Lanai 828 Lanai Avenue Lanai City, HI 96763 (Central Lanai) Tel. (808) 565-7211 One of Hawaii's top chefs brings great country cuisine to Lanai. Specializing in local fish, seafood, game, produce and rotisserie meats. Featuring nightly Louisiana Cajun specials and the best pecan pie in the Islands. (D $$) PELE'S OTHER GARDEN 811 Houston Lanai City, HI 96763 (Central Lanai) Tel. (808) 565-9628 Full service gourmet deli. Great sandwiches, pizzas and more. Indoor and outdoor seating. Picnic basket available for touring. Deli during the day, Italian bistro at night! (LD $) THE TERRACE The Lodge at Koele 1 Keamoku Road Lanai City, HI 96763 (Central Lanai) Tel. (808) 565-7300 Open from early in the morning until late at night. American cuisine. (BLD $$$) Top or Restaurant Index EUROPEAN MEDITERRANEAN IHILANI Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay 1 Manele Drive Lanai City, HI 96763 (South Lanai) Tel. (808) 565-7700 An award-winning restaurant that combines culinary influences from around the world. Featuring the freshest fish, fruits and vegetables. Herbs grown in the hotel's gardens and superb, inspired desserts. A celebration of French Mediterranean cuisine. (D $$$) Top or Restaurant Index FUSION (A merging of two or more distinctly different cuisines beautifully presented by professional chefs) PACIFIC RIM HULOPOE COURT Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay 1 Manele Drive Lanai City HI 96763 (South Lanai) Tel. (808) 565-7700 Award-winning Pacific Rim seafood - seafood - seafood! Try their kiawe-smoked salmon. Spectacular oceanview. (BD $$$) Top or Restaurant Index HAWAIIAN (see Hawaiian Food Glossary ) HAWAII REGIONALCUISINE (Local food beautifully presented by professional chefs using the freshest Hawaiian ingredients.) THE DINING ROOM The Lodge at Koele 1 Keamoku Road Lanai City, HI 96763 (Central Lanai) Tel. (808) 565-7300 Hawaii Regional cuisine. Creative preparations call for Island ingredients harvested at the peak of perfection. 2003 Ilima Award. (D $$$) Top LOCAL KINE GRINDS (An ethnic mix of local-style comfort food.) BLUE GINGER CAFE 409 Seventh Street Lanai City, HI 96763 (Central Lanai) Tel. (808) 565-6363 Bakery, pizza, hamburgers and other favorites. (BLD $) CAFE 565 408 Eighth Street Lanai City, HI 96763 (Island of Lanai) Tel. (808) 565-6622 Serving a blend of Lanai's local and favorite ethnic cuisines - from pizza and plate lunches to subs, salads, sandwiches and desserts. (LD $) CANOE'S 419 Seventh Street Lanai City, HI 96763 (Central Lanai) Tel. (808) 565-6537 Good local grinds. (BL $) Top or Restaurant Index LUAUS FOUR SEASONS RESORT LANAI AT MANELE BAY 1 Manele Drive Lanai City, HI 96763 (Island of Lanai) Tel. (808) 565-7700 or 1-800-321-4666 Offer luaus upon request. Call the Hotel Conference Services to make arrangements. Top or Restaurant Index Restaurants Cyberguide | Award Winning Restaurants Index | Home Page Contact Us | Sponsor Join Us Form ©Ala Mua Hawaii 1997

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

Honolulu Engineer District Celebrates

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Honolulu Engineering District -- NEWSROOM WHO WE ARE MISSIONS HISTORY RELATED LINKS HOW DO I... » Contact the Corps? » Find a Recreation Area? » Obtain a Permit? » Get a Lease? » Get a Job with the Corps? » Contract with the Corps? » Find a Local Corps Office? » Find Corps Publications? » Find a Corps Map? » Topics A to Z -- » Advanced Search » Site Map -- All Corps sites Corps HQ pubs Honolulu Engineer District Celebrates “100 Years of Exemplary Service” Excerpt from Congressional Record, Senator Daniel Inouye April 15, 2005 Mr. President, on April 15, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu Engineer District (HED) will celebrate 100 years of exemplary service to Hawaii, the Pacific region, the U.S. military and the Nation. For an entire century, the District has served with pride and distinction.I have personally witnessed their hard work and dedication to improve the lives of our fellow citizens in many ways. The Pacific Connection's Centennial issue, produced and distributed by the POH Public Affairs Office, celebrates 100 years of service by the Corps of Engineers in Hawaii to the Pacific Region and the nation. They have never failed to answer the call. The District has had a significant impact on the ability of our servicemen and women to fight the global war on terror, it has bolstered the region’s economy and worked to enhance the safety of communities in and about waterways and the functional ability of the many major harbors in my home State of Hawaii. In everything they do they safeguard the environment. From civil works projects navigation, flood control and shore protection to building and maintaining the infrastructure for our military personnel, the Honolulu District is proud of its service. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ missions in the Pacific region have expanded exponentially since the unit’s conception in 1905 when Lt. John R. Slattery was designated as Honolulu District Engineer on the Island of Oahu. [Read More...] WHAT'S NEW... Fall 2005 edition Pacific Connection Corps Hurricane Katrina Response Web Links Speakers Bureau IN THE NEWS Public Notice: Application for Individual Permit, Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon, Waikiki, Oahu Island Corps of Engineers Participate in Kaumalapau Harbor Project Hawaiian Worker Blessing Ceremony Corps of Engineers Awards Haleakala Mirror Coating Facility Contract Corps Geographer wins National GIS Map Design Award Honolulu District Personnel Supply Experience, Manpower to Hurricane Relief Efforts Notice of Public Informational Meeting for the Kikiaola Light Draft Harbor Navigation Improvement Project [Other News & Public Notices] [Hot Topics] Web Site Improvement Did you find what you were looking for? How can we improve? Let us know... CEPOH-PA@usace.army.mil (808) 438-9862 FEATURES Regional Sediment Management Studying the islands from mauka (mountains) to makai (ocean), the Honolulu District and its partners hope to gain a better understanding of sediment transport, and improve upon how it is managed. [Read More...] Army Corps of Engineers Offers Water Safety Tips Drowning is the Nation's second leading cause of accidental death, yet it is possible -- just by wearing a life jacket -- to reduce drowning deaths. Statistics show that 90 percent of those who drown at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes may have survived if they had done so. Here are safety tips from the Corps of Engineers to help recreation seekers keep fun in water-based activities over the summer. [Read More...] DID YOU KNOW... Corps personnel prepare year-round so they are ready to respond quickly and effectively when disasters strike. The Corps maintains 43 Planning and Response Teams, stationed around the country to facilitate a rapid response to any disaster, no matter where it occurs. These teams continually conduct disaster response training simulations. Corps personnel also participate in regional training exercises with other agencies. [Read More...] Page Last Updated: January 17, 2006 Privacy and Security Notice Information Quality Act(IOA)

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Different Styles of Hawaiian Shirts Different Types of Hawaiian Shirts There are different types of Hawaiian shirts based on the style or layout of the design. The most common ones are the basic all-over print and the scenic print. But there are variations within these types well as several other styles. We'll also cover some of the terminology used for Hawaiian shirts. All of our shirts are made in Hawaii with great care and with special attention to the details like matched pockets. Basic All-Over Print Hawaiian shirts: These shirts are probably the most common shirts. They are characterized by a repeating print that appears all over the fabric in a uniform manner as illustrated to the left. These shirts can be worn tucked in our out. These shirts typically do not match up perfectly to create a seamless image at the buttons. Scenic Print Hawaiian shirts: The scenic shirts are similar to the all-over print shirts in that the details in the print repeat in a uniform matter. The only difference is that these shirts contain scenery rather than just a simple repeating image of a flower or leaf. For some people, the scenic prints conjure up feelings of freedom and being on vacation. These shirts typically do not match up perfectly to create a seamless image at the buttons. Panel Hawaiian shirts: Some shirts have prints that are laid out in vertical panels, usually flowers and/or leaves. Like the basic all-over prints and the scenic prints, the panel designs have repeating patterns, but they repeat as you go from one side of the shirt to the other, rather than all over the shirt. These shirts typically do not match up perfectly to create a seamless image at the buttons. Border Hawaiian shirts: Shirts that have a design going across the shirt are called border Hawaiian shirts. Most of these shirts have a design in them that repeat every 10-12 inches as you go from one side of the shirt to the other. If the design happens to go across the bottom of the shirt, they may be called a Bottom Design Hawaiian shirt . The shirt illustrated at left is a border shirt that also happens to be a bottom print. Border Hawaiian shirts are meant to be worn untucked. Matched Prints: Some border or bottom print Hawaiian shirts have a seamless image at the buttons. The shirt to the left, unlike the one right above it, is perfectly matched at the buttons creating a seamless image as you go across the shirt. These shirt are harder to make and require greater skill and attention to detail. Many border print shirts do not match at the buttons like this one does. Engineered Hawaiian shirts: Engineered Hawaiian shirts have a seamless image from one side of the shirt to the other. The image usually repeats every 18 inches, which is greater than that of most border print shirts. The shirts also have a seamless image that is uninterrupted at the buttons. These shirts are usually the priciest shirts for any given quality of fabric because it requires the most fabric to manufacture. Engineered Hawaiian shirts are meant to be worn untucked to show off the entire design. Matched Pocket: The better Hawaiian shirts have a matched pocket. That means the pocket exactly matches the print on the shirt making it nearly invisible. In the picture to the left, you can see that the palm tree leaves on the pocket precisely line up with the leaves on the shirt. The result is a seamless image created by the pocket on the shirt. Creating matched pockets requires the use of more fabric and more precise cutting and sewing. All of our Hawaiian shirts come with a matched pocket. Return to Hawaiian Shirts Home Questions? Comments? What would you like to see on our site? Please tell us your thoughts . Your input will help us serve you better.