Hawaiian Bed Spread

Re: RECLAIMING HALEAKALA, SPIRITUALLY AND CULTURALLY Re: RECLAIMING HALEAKALA, SPIRITUALLY AND CULTURALLY [ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ Talk Story with Uncle Charlie ] [ FAQ ] Posted by Mia Kaina on January 04, 1998 at 01:19:48: In Reply to: RECLAIMING HALEAKALA, SPIRITUALLY AND CULTURALLY posted by Uncle Charle on December 03, 1997 at 03:17:02: : What a ceremony we had up at Haleakala this morning. The Honolulu Star Bulletin : (http://www.starbulletin.com/) had an article on the Ceremony. There was suppose to be over two : hundred people, but from early last evening it was pouring rain and windy. : When we gathered at the Upcountry Community Center at 1:30am. the wind was howling and it : was raining steady. At 2:00am. everyone gathered for pule and promptly at 2:30am. we left for : Haleakala. It kept raining and after entering the Haleakala National Park and passing through the : checkpoints, we arrived at the top, The visitor's center. For the first time in history, the parking lot : was closed and only Kanaka Maoli were permitted and others whoes children were in Hawaiian : programs. We all waited in the Buses and cars, until the right chants were performed and the : Ho'okupu (offerings) were given. This was at 3:40am. the temperature was 40 degrees and chill : factor was almost freezing. In fact the rain was crystallizing on the clothes. Again after the proper : chants were done, we entered the observatory. It was heated and everyone gathered. It was really : something to see. We had about 150 people dressed in "cold weather gear". For Hawaiians who : are not accustomed to the cold, had on thick socks for mittens, bed spreads, blankets and anything : they could find to keep themselves warm. I had announced on the radio it would be close to : freezing. : We started to perform dances outside right on the rim of Haleakala, chants to honor the Makahiki : Festival, the different gods and goddesses that reside there. It kept raining the wind was blowing but : everyone was engrossed in the ceremony. : We then had a kukakuka (talk story) session that was for me the high light of the ceremony. There : were more youths, from 20 years old to 3 year olds then there were adults. This was wonderful : because they represented the future. Everyone spoke the Kupuna (elders) and the opio (youth) and : the all reaffirmed their committment in taking back Haleakala for spiritual and cultural purposes. : They agreed that we have so many cultural resources but if we dont take care of it, we will loose it. : At 6:15am. the sun was chanted in E Ala E, and a new day appeared and a new committed by : Hawaiians in reaffirmation of the cultural roots on the rim of this very wet, very cold and very nani : (beautiful) mountain called Haleakala. Aloha Uncle Charlie. Uncle Charlie, I was up at Haleakala that morning with you. I find myself chanting E Ala E to the sun here in Lanikai, Kailua, Oahu. I enjoyed myself. I was happy to see Hawaiians taking back their land for practices they had practiced before. I am interested. What was the significance of 4am? Kainoa 'Opio Follow Ups: Post a Followup Name: E-Mail: Subject: Comments: : : What a ceremony we had up at Haleakala this morning. The Honolulu Star Bulletin: : (http://www.starbulletin.com/) had an article on the Ceremony. There was suppose to be over two: : hundred people, but from early last evening it was pouring rain and windy. : : When we gathered at the Upcountry Community Center at 1:30am. the wind was howling and it: : was raining steady. At 2:00am. everyone gathered for pule and promptly at 2:30am. we left for: : Haleakala. It kept raining and after entering the Haleakala National Park and passing through the: : checkpoints, we arrived at the top, The visitor's center. For the first time in history, the parking lot: : was closed and only Kanaka Maoli were permitted and others whoes children were in Hawaiian: : programs. We all waited in the Buses and cars, until the right chants were performed and the: : Ho'okupu (offerings) were given. This was at 3:40am. the temperature was 40 degrees and chill: : factor was almost freezing. In fact the rain was crystallizing on the clothes. Again after the proper: : chants were done, we entered the observatory. It was heated and everyone gathered. It was really: : something to see. We had about 150 people dressed in "cold weather gear". For Hawaiians who: : are not accustomed to the cold, had on thick socks for mittens, bed spreads, blankets and anything: : they could find to keep themselves warm. I had announced on the radio it would be close to: : freezing. : : We started to perform dances outside right on the rim of Haleakala, chants to honor the Makahiki: : Festival, the different gods and goddesses that reside there. It kept raining the wind was blowing but: : everyone was engrossed in the ceremony. : : We then had a kukakuka (talk story) session that was for me the high light of the ceremony. There: : were more youths, from 20 years old to 3 year olds then there were adults. This was wonderful: : because they represented the future. Everyone spoke the Kupuna (elders) and the opio (youth) and: : the all reaffirmed their committment in taking back Haleakala for spiritual and cultural purposes.: : They agreed that we have so many cultural resources but if we dont take care of it, we will loose it.: : At 6:15am. the sun was chanted in E Ala E, and a new day appeared and a new committed by: : Hawaiians in reaffirmation of the cultural roots on the rim of this very wet, very cold and very nani: : (beautiful) mountain called Haleakala. Aloha Uncle Charlie.: Uncle Charlie,: I was up at Haleakala that morning with you. : I find myself chanting E Ala E to the sun here : in Lanikai, Kailua, Oahu. I enjoyed myself. : I was happy to see Hawaiians taking back their : land for practices they had practiced before. I: am interested. What was the significance of 4am?: Kainoa 'Opio Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: [ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ Talk Story with Uncle Charlie ] [ FAQ ]

Hawaiian Shirts Beach Shirts

Article Insider - Hawaiian Fish Shirts HOME ABOUT US CONTACT US NEWSLETTER ADVERTISE Wednesday, January 25th, 2006 Articles Aloha Shirts Aloha Shirt Companies Authentic Hawaiian Shirts Beach Shirts Classic Hawaiian Shirts Cocktail Shirts Corvette Hawaiian Shirts Fish Print Shirts Flame Shirts Gambling Shirts Hawaiian Airplane Shirts Hawaiian Apparel Hawaiian Beer Shirts Hawaiian Casino Shirts Hawaiian Clothes Hawaiian Fish Shirts Hawaiian Flower Shirts Hawaiian Prints Hawaiian Shirt Designs Hawaiian Shirt Manufacturers Hawaiian Shirt Stores Hot Rod Shirts Island Shirts Men's Beach Wear Men's Hawaiian Shirts Men's Resort Wear Motorcycle Shirts Muscle Car Shirts Novelty Shirts More Resources About Aloha Shirts Home > Beauty & Fashion > Menswear Aloha Shirts Hawaiian Fish Shirts by Seth Cotterell Traditional Hawaiian shirts are typically made with floral designs or depictions of other plants and animal species native to the islands. Of all the animals represented on Hawaiian shirts, the fish is perhaps the most popular. Hawaiian fish shirts remind us of the beauty and grandeur of the ocean and the tropical paradise that is its jewel. Hawaiian fish shirts often feature species of fish found only in the waters off the Hawaiian islands. Such fish are the ultimate animal symbol of Hawaii and are what draw millions of tourists there each year. A chance to bask in the pristine waters of the islands and to snorkel with the unique fish that inhabit those waters is one of the primary draws of Hawaii. Hawaiian Fish Shirts Are Fun and Relaxed Hawaiian fish shirts are an excellent way to relive fond memories, even after the vacation has ended. Whenever you're feeling nostalgic for the warmth and beauty of the islands, simply put on your Hawaiian fish shirt and it's like being back in the islands all over again. You can feel like you're still swimming around those beautiful coral reefs, even in you live in Wisconsin. Many people would not care to make such distinctions, but as an amateur biologist and provider of accurate information, I feel it is my duty to point out that not all Hawaiian fish shirts actually depict fish. Dolphins and whales are not fish at all, but marine mammals. They are actually more closely related to human beings than they are to fish, but they are still wonderful and rare symbols of the island paradise. Conservation of Hawaii's native fish and marine mammal species is the responsibility of each and every one of us. Get all Menswear articles via v. 5.0154 © 2002 - 2006 InfoSearch Media, Inc . All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy

Hawaiian Cruise

CANOE Travel - Activities - Hawaiian lines crusing -- January 25, 2006 Canada USA Mexico Central America Caribbean Africa Asia Australia/Oceania Europe South America Tips Trends Cybertrips Q&A Books -- Active Vacations Adventure Art Cruises Cultural Cybertrips -- Fall Getaways Families Golf Holidays Romantic Ski More -- Bed & Breakfast VIA Rail Canada All-Inclusive Vacations starting from C$747 Discount Travel Deals Tips on managing your debt -- Contest E-cards Newsletter Forum Feedback Atevo Travel Guide Currency Calculator Weather Travel Advisories Passport Canada Info Canada Customs Info Travel Health Tips World Airports Links Great Canadian Lakes Great Canadian Parks Great Canadian Places Great Canadian Rivers Natural Tourist Park Wardens Ski Canada -- Destination: HONOLULU, Hawaii Hawaiian lines crusing Norwegian Cruise Lines finds success in Hawaiian waters By JAYMES SONG -- Associated Press Cruise liner on the move at night. -- Photographer: Andrew Gunners, Getty Images Hawaii's cruise ship industry floundered in the days following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, as the state's sole interisland cruise operator was flooded with cancellations while bookings plummeted by 50 percent. American Classic Voyages Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection just 38 days after the attack and shut down its Hawaii operations, scuttling plans for two new ships. Since then, however, the Hawaii cruise ship industry has made an aggressive recovery. It has seen unprecedented growth, led by Norwegian Cruise Line and fueled by vacation-starved baby boomers. What used to be a seasonal business with a few ships making calls here, is now a year-round mainstay with Hawaii's ports bustling with activity. "For us, it's a huge market," said Robert Kritzman, NCL's executive vice president and managing director of Hawaii operations. "Very few people have cruised Hawaii. There's an untapped market still there and Hawaii is a phenomenal place to come through." Norwegian, which operates the U.S. subsidiary NCL America, is betting big on Hawaii, spending $1.4 billion on three luxury liners to serve the islands. The Miami-based company estimates it will own about 85 percent of the cruise ship market here by 2007. The 1,900-passenger Pride of Aloha was the first, introduced in 2004. Formerly the Norwegian Sky, it was redesigned with a Hawaii theme and reflagged to a U.S. vessel, allowing it to carry passengers solely between U.S. ports. The brand new 2,100-passenger Pride of America made its debut in June 2005 as the largest U.S.-flagged cruise ship ever. By the time its sister ship, the Pride of Hawaii, is built and arrives in the summer of 2006, the company will have three year-round lavish cruise ships -- as well as a seasonal foreign-flagged vessel -- carrying an estimated 8,000 passengers per week. "Being able to welcome an additional 8,000 people on a weekly basis will allow us to continue to grow our economy because we are almost at our capacity where our land-based accommodations are concerned," said Marsha Weinert, the state's tourism liaison. In July 2005, Hawaii hosted 22,725 cruise ship passengers, up 57 percent from July 2004, according to the latest state figures. Hawaii had 151,164 cruise passengers this year through July 2005, up 34.6 percent from the first seven months of 2004. About two-thirds of the visitors are extending their vacations and staying a couple days in hotels or time-share units. John Hansen, president of the North West Cruiseship Association, projects the number of cruise ship passengers in Hawaii will exceed 400,000 in 2006, up from about a peak of 150,000 annually before the 2001 terrorist attacks. However, the rapid growth can be seen worldwide. In 2004, nearly 10.5 million people took a vacation cruise, an increase of nearly 40 percent from 2001, according to figures on the Cruise Lines International Association's Web site. Hansen said that five years ago there were just four key cruise ports: Los Angeles, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Vancouver, British Columbia. Today, there are more than 20 key homeports that have emerged including Honolulu, Seattle, San Francisco, San Diego, Boston, Baltimore, Norfolk, Va., and Jacksonville, Fla. Many states are pouring millions of dollars into upgrading their cruise facilities to cash in on the cruise boom. Kritzman said a major benefit of a cruise vacation is value. Included in the fare are transportation, lodging, food and entertainment. "We think it's a great way to see Hawaii, especially for the first-time visitor," he said. "They get to see all four major islands while packing and unpacking once." The ships also provide a unique vantage point of the islands, sailing sail past the glowing lava fields of Kilauea volcano on the Big Island, the remote green peaks of the Na Pali coast on Kauai's North Shore and the urban cityscape of Oahu. Kritzman said the growth wouldn't have been possible without federal legislation enacted after the terrorist attacks. The law exempts NCL's ships from a rule that prohibits foreign-built ships from operating between U.S. ports. It also requires the cruise line to employ American crews and abide by all U.S. labor laws, including paying overtime. NCL estimates that labor on a U.S. vessel costs more than three times that of a foreign-flagged vessel. But not everyone has been a fan of the cruise ships. Environmentalists say cruise ships harm Hawaii's sensitive ecosystem, including its pristine coral reefs, and threaten the rural charm of the islands. They have long complained about a lack of oversight and laws regulating the cruise ship industry in Hawaii. "This is not Florida. This is a fragile island that is creaking under the weight of people," said Cha Smith, executive director of KAHEA, an advocate for environmental and native Hawaiian causes. KAHEA is working on launching a program called, "Na Maka O Ke Kai," or the "Eyes of the Ocean," encouraging people to report fouled water or debris left behind by cruise ships, which they call "giant floating cities." Kritzman said his state-of-the-art ships go far beyond what is required by law. The ships are self-sufficient, each generating its own electricity and drinking water. The vessels also treat sewage through a high-tech filtration process with the sludge heated and dried to be offloaded or burned in the ship's incinerator. "I think this is a very low-impact form of tourism. We think this does not have the same impact as building a resort," Kritzman said. If You Go... NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE AND NCL AMERICA: http://www.ncl.com/ or (800) 327-7030. KAHEA: http://www.kahea.org/ or (808) 524-8220. 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Lanai with Captain Patty.

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Kauai HI

Welcome to Kauai Community College, University of Hawaii System >> Home >> Admissions >> Admissions & Records You may be granted admission to the college if you are a high schoolgraduate, or have earned a General Equivalency Diploma (G Student kcc 2 16 2003-11-07T01:14:00Z 2003-11-07T01:14:00Z 1 633 3613 Kauai Community College 30 7 4437 9.2720 5.5 pt 2 2 APPLYING TO KCC You may be granted admission to the college if you are ahigh school graduate, or have earned a General Equivalency Diploma (GED). If you are not a high school graduate, youmay also be admitted if you are 18 years or older and can benefit frominstruction at the college. KCC may also admit currently enrolled high schooljuniors and seniors. Such students areadmitted under conditions agreed upon by the Early Admit and Running Startprogram policies. High school studentspay the usual tuition and fees, meet course requirements, and earn collegecredit. It is important to know that admission to thecollege does not insure admission to particular courses or selective programs. 1. APPLY : Pick up a University of Hawaii SystemApplication Form from the KCC Admissions & Records Office. Or request that an application be mailed toyou by calling or writing to the Admissions & Records Office. Return the application ASAP! http://www.hawaii.edu/admissions . 2. SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS : Have official academic transcripts fromprevious high school and/or college, mailed to the Admissions & Recordsoffice. 3. READ ACCEPTANCE LETTER : Look for an acceptance letter fromAdmissions & Records. The letterwill verify your (a) major, (b) tuition status, and (c) information aboutacademic advising registration. 4. TAKE PLACEMENT TEST : Schedule a Compass Placement Testappointment with the Student Services Office at 245-8212 to determine yourEnglish and math placement levels. 5. SUBMIT IMMUNIZATION RECORDS : Submit a current tuberculosis test clearanceand measles results to Admissions & Records. 6. APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID : You may stop by the Financial Aids Office orvisit their website at http://kauai.hawaii.edu/admissions/fa/finaid.htm to apply for financial assistance. 7. SCHEDULE ACADEMIC ADVISING : Meet with a counselor for academic advising. Call 245-8212. 8. REVIEW PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS : Counselors will assist you to develop anacademic plan. Don't forget to accessthe KCC College Catalog on the web at http://kauai.hawaii.edu/admit.htm . 9. REVIEW COURSE LISTINGS : Using the schedule of classes at http://www.hawaii.edu/myuh/listing.htm#5 select courses according to meet program requirements. 10. ESTABLISHYOUR MYUH ACCOUNT : https://myuh.hawaii.edu:8888/sessionid=nobody/am-sso-check-status . 11. GOTO YOUR MYUH PORTAL : The new MyUH Portal provides you with personalized access to informationon your class schedule, registration, transcripts, grades, etc. http://myuhportal.hawaii.edu/cp/home/loginf 12. COMPLETEYOUR REGISTRATION : You may register online or in person at Student Services. You may pay online or in person at the KCCBusiness Office by the deadline posted at your MyUH portal. 13. PURCHASEYOUR BOOKS & SUPPLIES : Goto the KCC Bookstore or visit http://kauai.hawaii.edu/bookstore/ to purchase your books for courses delivered from Kauai Community College. If you are enrolled in distance deliveredcourses from other campuses, go to http://www.bookstore.hawaii.edu/uhoutreach or call 1-800-UH-books. 14. ATTENDNEW STUDENT ORIENTATION : Attend a general student orientation at the beginning of eachsemester. Get to know your instructorsand learn about available campus services and other important informationthrough your Student Handbook http://kauai.hawaii.edu/admissions/stuhand/stubook.htm or pick up a free copy the KCC Student Lounge. 15. ATTENDYOUR CLASSES : If youhave questions regarding your academic progress, please come and visit ourfriendly and helpful staff at the Student Services Office on the second floorof the Campus Center or call 245-8212. For information on your final exam schedule go to http://kauai.hawaii.edu/admissions/ar/finalexm.htm . Home Administration Academic Programs Admissions & Advising Student Services Continuing Ed Learning & Computer Resources Arts & Entertainment University Center UHCC e-learn UH Manoa Kaua'i Community College 3-1901 Kaumualii Highway, Lihue, Hi 96766 Phone: (808) 245-8311