Hawaiian quilts (see procedures

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.

Maui Windsurfing Vans: 800-870-4084

Windsurfing Maui A-Z Windsurfing Maui A-Z Apr 16, 2004 / Community Maui By Frank "SIMS" Bingel Much has been said and written about Maui, but there remain many untold stories and emotions associated with this windsurfing mecca. Look down and the water is the deepest of blues. Look to your left and you see people taking lessons. Look far to your right and you see pros throwing loops off nothing. Everyone who has had the good luck to sail at Maui long enough (including myself) has a great story to tell, in fact, many great stories . . . breaking or losing half of their sailing equipment on the infamous and dreaded Hookipa "rocks" and the feeling of absolute terror in the impact zone with not a breath of wind in your sail.On a given day, Maui has a greater variety of sailing conditions for all levels of boardsailors than anywhere in the world. Maui's motto says it all :"MAUI NO KA OI". Translated it's :Maui is the best.This is truly a place designed for Windsurfing. Sailing Conditions: For those looking for high winds: visit Maui in the summer. From May to August, the northeast trade winds average 15 to 25 miles/hr, with many days in the 20 to 30 mile/hr range. The summer is also when the wave swell is at its smallest. For those who are looking for Maui's famous surf: visit it when there are both trades and waves - spring (March to May) and fall (September to November). From December to February, the northeasterlies are less consistent, but there are still great sailing days during this time - big wave days especially! During the winter, Kona storms will bring in 10-to 20-knot southwesterlies to the south shore. The sailing is side-onshore, port tack, with conditions similar to lake sailing. Another typical winter occurrence is 5-to 15-knot northerlies. These winds funnel between the West Maui Mountains and the Haleakala Crater creating great side-offshore, slalom sailing on the south shore. KANAHA BEACH PARK - Kanaha is a beautiful beach park with long, sandy beaches, grassy area for rigging, fresh water showers, shading trees, and picnic tables, all located in Kahului on the northshore. Sideshore northeast tradewinds blow consistently during June - August, with typically flat water sailing on the inside, and good bump and jump conditions on the outside. Between October and May you can find waves on the outside reefs, ranging from small wind swell to expert wave riding conditions. Most windsurf schools operate at Kanaha because of the consistent wind and warm water. All year round it is a perfect place for any level sailor. SPRECKELSVILLE / CAMP ONE - Up the coast from Kanaha there is a residential area called Spreckelsville which has many beautiful sandy beaches. The main area to sail is affectionately known as "Sprecks", which provides pristine blue-green water and white sandy beach. Parking is limited, so arrive early. There are no facilities or showers. The sailing level is typically intermediate to advanced, with the reef making for more chop and breaking waves. Camp One is a no frills beach at the end of the Kahului Airport runway. The place has no showers, no grass rigging areas, no toilet, and barely a trash can. It does have a beautiful beach and the only breaking waves for most of the summer. The place is frequented by German's, Australians, Italians, French and local windsurfers. It's a place where you want to be polite and follow the local traditions and laws to the letter. HOOKIPA - Hookipa is the windsurfing mecca of the world. Host to World Cup sailing and surfing contests, Hookipa rips. Jagged lava rock, exposed reefs, a gnarly shorebreak, light inside winds and powerful rip currents make this north shore difficult to launch off limits for most sailors. Experts launch from the Beach Park, just downwind from the pavillion. Expect crowds, with many sailors lulling around the outside and looking for a good wave to rip on the inside. When the water flattens in the summer months, slalom sailors launch here at Hookipa and blast downwind along the north shore. KIHEI - Kihei is the south shore's most popular windsurfing spot. When the tradewinds blow north/northeast the pavillion located at the intersection of Ohukai Street and South Kihei Road is a great place to sail. The reef can be shallow on the inside, especially near the Maui Sunset, so consult the locals before venturing out. Kihei is good for all level sailors and has a variety of accommodations nearby! Who to call: Al West's Maui Windsurfing Vans: 800-870-4084 Alan Cadiz's HST Windsurf School: 800-YOU-JIBE Coconuts Boy: 808-871-5084 Excursions Extraordinaires: 800-678-2252 Hawaiian Island Surf and Sport: 800-231-6958 Hi-Tech Hawaii: 808-877-2111 Hookipa Haven Vacation: 800-398-6284 Hot Sails Maui: 808-877-4433 Kanaha Beach Windsurfing: 808-876-0157 Maui Windsurfari: 800-736-MAUI Maui Windsurf Company/Cort Larned School: 808-877-4816 Maui Windsurfing Vans: 800358-2377 Sailboards Maui: 800-328-8877 Sailboard Vacations/Club Mistral: 800-252-1070 Second Wind Sail & Surf: 808-877-7467 Second Wind Travel Connection: 800-936-RSVP Surf Rents Trucks & Cargo Vans: 808-244-5544 Vela Windsurf Resorts: 800-223-5443 Windrigger Maui/Club Mistral: 800-345-MAUI Windsurfing West: 8003-580-2377 Windsurfing West Vacations: 800-782-6105 Windsurfing Vacations: 800-635-1155 Windsurfing Home Equipment Locations

Hawaiian Cruise

Hawaii Cruise Select Index: Date | Type | Destination Hawaii Cruise Departure: Friday, January 27, 2006 Cruise - 10 Days / 9 Nights January 27 - February 5, 2006 Day#1 - Friday, January 27: Peoria / Chicago / Honolulu, Oahu Motorcoach from your pick up point to Chicago with a flight to Honolulu, the island of Oahu. This afternoon we are welcomed to the Hawaiian Islands with a fresh flower lei. Our motorcoach will transfer us to the Marriott Waikiki Beach Resort with an overnight. Day#2 - Saturday, January 28: Honolulu, Oahu This afternoon we will embark upon the Norwegian Pride of America. Unwind and relax, the day is yours to explore and enjoy. Don't forget to sign up for shore excursions or any spa service you may want to experience. Day #3 - Sunday, January 29: Hilo, Hawaii Nestled on the crescent-shaped shore of Hilo Bay, this beautiful port is an exotic greenhouse of lush tropical plants and abundant waterfalls. Snow-capped Mauna Kea and Kilauea craters tower dramatically in the background and provides proximity to some of this islands most spectacular scenery. You'll love Hilo's flourishing flowers and lush tropical plants. Day #4 - Monday, January 30: Kahului, Maui This bustling harbor is minutes away from some of this islands most scenic spots. Visit the sacred Iao Valley and the Maui Tropical Plantation, or hit the world-renowned links at nearby Kapalua. Kahului's beach is said to contain "Maui Diamonds, small white quartz stones mistaken for the real thing by early explorers. Tonight you will overnight in port at Kauhlui, Maui. Day #5 - Tuesday, January 31: Kahului, Maui Today will be another day spent in Kahului with a departure at 6:00 pm. Don't forget the nightlife with the Las Vegas style shows to dancing the night away in one of the nightclubs, or just star gazing on the deck. Day #6 - Wednesday, February 1: Kona, Hawaii Situated on the Western coast of the Big Island of Hawaii, Kona is warm and sunny year-round. With spectacular sunsets, numerous historic sites, abundant wildlife and marine life. Day #7 - Thursday, February 2: Nawiliwili, Kauai Verdant and lush, it is no wonder that this is considered the sacred "Garden Island" of Hawaii. The sweet smell of mokihana berries permeates the air and the lush green landscape intoxicates the senses. At Waimea Canyon, the union of water, sunshine, clouds and canyon walls create the most colorful rainbows imaginable. It is no wonder that Hollywood producers have come here hundreds of times when looking for paradise. South Pacific, Blue Hawaii, Raiders Of The Lost Ark and Jurassic Park were filmed here on the island of Kauai. Tonight you will overnight in port at Nawiliwili, Kauai. Day #8 - Friday, February 3: Nawiliwili, Kauai Today will be another day spent in Nawailiwili with a departure at 6:00 pm. Onboard the ship take advantage of what it has to offer. Enjoy the swimming pools / hot tubs, fitness center, duty free shops, and more. Or how about going to the full service spa, or visiting the library and reading a book as you look out over the ocean. It is your choice to do everything or nothing at all. Day #9 - Saturday, February 4: Honolulu, Oahu / Chicago Today we will disembark in Honolulu and spend the day touring the Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor and then begin our journey home. We will board our transfer coach to Honolulu's Airport with a flight back to Chicago traveling through the night. Day #10 - Sunday, February 5: Chicago / Peoria Today we arrive in Chicago with a coach transfer to Peoria, Illinois. **************************** State of the Art Accommodations: Your luxury staterooms are spacious and beautiful. Amenities include in-room television, refrigerator, hair dryer, safe, two beds, private shower, ship-to-shore telephone, vanity and closet space. A steward is always on call to satisfy your every request. Dining is plentiful & exquisite: Choose from eight spectacular restaurants including Little Italy Italian Restaruant, Manhattan Skyline Main Restaurant, Lazy J Texas Steakhouse, Key West Bar and Grill and more. You will always have exactly what you're in the mood for. This is a freestyle cruise, which means there isn't any dinner seating time. You can eat whenever you want with whom ever you want. Enjoy a "cashless week" onboard: While onboard, you may keep your wallet or purse locked in your room safe. All meals and most on-board recreational activities are included in your cruise fare. Should you choose to shop in a duty-free shop, or relax with a soda or cocktail, simply charge it to your cabin. Responsibility: This cruise is operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, which acts only as an agent for tour members in arranging cabin accommodations and transportation. PCC reserves the right in its sole discretion to make changes in the itinerary and is not responsible to any person for expenses, loss of time, money, or other related issues resulting from a change in your tour scheduling. Gratuities: Onboard the Norwegian Cruise Line they now automatically apply a service charge to your shipboard account: $10.00 per guest per day for guests ages 13 and above, $5.00 per day for children ages 3-12 and no charge for children under the age of three. All service personnel on board receive gratuities from this service charge, so there's no need to think about additional tipping. This Peoria Charter Coach package includes the gratuity price. **Bar drinks and spa services have "as-you-go" service charges added separately.** Features included in your package: * Peoria Charter Coach pre-cruise orientation * Transfers from Peoria to a Chicago Airport * Roundtrip airfare from Chicago * All transfers in Hawaii * 1 Night stay at Marriott Waikiki Beach Resort * Cruise Fare * All port charges and Hawaiian taxes * Baggage handling * Prepaid Ship Gratuities * All ship board meals * Exciting nightly entertainment * Land Tour of Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor * Fully Escorted For more information contact; Peoria Charter Coach Company 2600 NE Adams St Peoria, IL 61603 800-448-0572 Ext. 21 Call For Price Please click Tour Policy Last Updated 1/23/06 Not responsible for errors or omissions. Contact PCC for exact and specific details. P EORIA C HARTER C OACH COMPANY TOLL FREE NUMBER: 800-448-0572 2600 N.E. 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Hawaiian Shirts, Aloha shirts

Hawaiian Shirts from Aloha Shirt Shop Hawaiian Shirts from Aloha Shirt Shop Our products, service and expertise are the difference. Hawaiian Shirts, Aloha shirts and Hawaiian clothing are our specialty. Choose your Hawaiian shirt from a large selection of name brand Hawaiian shirts, Aloha shirts and Hawaiian clothing! We receive new Hawaiian shirt arrivals every week, so check back often. Share the spirit of traditional Hawaii with our Hawaiian shirts!! Reyn Spooner Hawaiian Shirts Reyn Spooner shirts from the originators of Aloha Friday. The Hawaiian shirt born on the tropical shores of Waikiki, Reyn Spooner shirts create the symbol of the aloha warmth through their aloha shirts. Kahala Hawaiian Shirts Since 1936 Kahala has handcrafted Hawaiian shirts in the finest tropical island traditions. Tori Richard Hawaiian Shirts Founded in the Hawaiian islands in 1956, Tori Richard LTD. has become one of the world's premier resort wear designers. All Tori Richards Hawaiian shirts are classic in design and suberb in shirt quality. Go Barefoot Go back to Waikiki beach and old Hawaii with Go Barefoot. Classic Hawaiian print shirts and retro Aloha styles from Mr. Hawaii. Hanging ten or hanging out. Just plain cool. Special Occasions Whether a wedding, luau, or quiet evening out, we offer a more sophisticated look to compliment any special occasion. Pardise Found Hawaiian Shirts An exciting line of Alohawear featuring designs of the Hawaiian island lifestyle. Choose from a variety of casual tropical shirts, ladies shirts. Jams World Aloha Shirts Since 1964 Jam's has colored Hawaii with a difference of style and attitude. Island wear with distinction. RJC Kalaheo Tropical Shirts Hawaiian shirt crafters since 1954, RJC is known for fine aloha shirts with the unique flavor of the Hawaiian tropical lifestyle. Hawaiian Bedding Take the Aloha Shirt Shop to bed with you tonight. With our collection of Hawaiian aloha prints for the bedroom, you will practically feel the ocean sea spray wake you each morning. Hut Decor Combining our long-standing love of the art and lifestyle of aloha and surfing, we offer tropical decor for every room in your hut.. Call Toll Free Or E-Mail Us Order online today! Credit card orders welcomed! All orders are processed on a secure server. Site Map Join the Aloha Shirt Shop mailing list Email: Link to Us Resource Partners Travel Resources: Moon Palace Holiday Travel Directory Page Last Modified: 8/6/2005 For the full Aloha experience, tune to AlohaJoe.com for streaming Hawaiian music. The Aloha network is where we go for Hawaiian music 24/7.

Hawaiian Clothes, swim suits,

JobsHawaii.com new & need id? CAREER CORNER EMAIL PASSWORD forgot id? hot jobs Customer Service Rep - Homeworld Pearlridge Challenging opportunity for a full-time front office/retail support for HomeWorld in Aiea. Administrative Assistant Searching for a positive, team oriented individual to work as an Administrative Assistant at our Main office in Downtown, Honolulu. Nursing Supervisor - F/T (Pearl City Nursing Home) Knowledgable RN needed to direct daily floor operations. Aloha! Wednesday, January 25, 2006 Ask Bro Kini Discussion Forum Ask Bro Kini Bro Kini, aka Gene Moore, SPHR, is available to answer questions from Jobseekers who are looking for work in Hawaii. As a California transplant, he has been there and done that when it comes to securing a job from from across the Pacific in the place he now calls home. Click Here to See All Discussion Topics: International Jobseekers Click Here to See All Messages under this Topic: hi there...i was wondering how the fashion industrie in hawaii is...im a german fashion designer and would love to move to hawaii this summer...i allready have a green card but have to check up first if theres any chance for me to work in my sector cos i dont want to give it up!!....it would be realy nice if you could give me some information about it...best regardsjacqueline Ask Your Question Now > We have a very big fashion industry here, but it is mostly in Hawaiian Clothes, swim suits, high end Pacific ware, and some lingerie. The best bet is to do a search of Hawaiian clothing and see what comes up. The one thing I could suggest is to have you portfolio of work on a CD. I coached a client one time into making her on CD Fashion show with all the designs she had done. Got here in the front door and in the long run got her the job. Bro Kini Date Posted : 11/26/2004 Posted By: Bro Kini ID: 1212 Ask Your Question Now JobsHawaii.com | Honolulu, Hawaii 808.595.3737 voice info@jobshawaii.com