Maui Snorkeling Molokini, LaPerouse,

HAWAII SNORKELING - Snorkel Maui, Lanai, and Molokai Hawaii. Hawaii Snorkeling. hawaii Charter Boat information - Adventure Underwater. Maui's Hi-Tech Tour and Snorkel Show - Giant Turtles. Octopus Sighted On Hawaii's Reef - Search The Maui Activities Mall Find activities on Maui Hawaii near Kaanapali Beach, Lahaina, Kapalua, Napili, Kihei, Wailea, Makena and Molokini Crater. Planning your honeymoon? Visit the GiftMaui.com Honeymoon Registry. Maui Snorkeling Molokini, LaPerouse, Turtle Town, Kaanapali, Lanai and more . . Maui Hawaii Search Results 3 found Blue Water Rafting A vast array of colorful tropical fish await each tour. Spinner dolphins are frequently spotted on both Kanaio tours and snorkeling with them is common, though not guaranteed. Green Sea Turtles glide through all tours except the 2 hour Molokini Express . Humpback whales, flying fish, octopus, moray eels, manta and eagle rays, bottlenose dolphins, whale sharks, the endangered monk seals, corals, urchins, starfish, & more make appearances throughout the day. Friendly Charters - Lani Kai Lani Kai departs Maui's Maalaea Harbor slip #76 daily at 7:00am for Molokini Crater Marine Preserve and "Turtle Town"; and 1:00pm to Molokini Crater or secluded Coral Gardens. Scotch Mist Sailing Charters Our friendly & experienced Capitan & crew will make any sailing adventure aboard the Scotch Mist II a lasting memory of your vacation on Maui! South Pacific Kayaks & Outfitters South Pacific Kayaks & Outfitters can help you discover a different side of Maui that few ever see; stunning coastlines, pristine tropical waters teaming with sea-life and colorful coral reefs just waiting to be discovered. Your kayak excursion takes you along secluded coastlines where you often encounter the famous green sea turtle, playful dolphins and the majestic humpback whale (in season) all in their natural environment. Mahana Nai'a This 58 foot Sailing Catamaran provides for the most spectacular snorkeling and whale watching (December thru April). Includes equipment, optical masks, and lessons. Tradewind sailing with no motor noise or pollution. Also included is the following: snorkel vests and body boards with viewfinders, spacious decks and sheltered cabin, freshwater shower and easy, extra-wide stairway entry into water. Trilogy Excursions Lanai Trilogy was the first activity company in Hawaii to receive the coveted Pookela Award for customer service (1999). And, even though an independent survey of over 11,000 Maui visitors (Maui's Top 10) chose Trilogy the #1 sailing company and the #1 Activity on Maui, we still feel it is important to earn our reputation the old fashion way - one guest at a time! Our goal is to make you feel like family. Perhaps that's why so many of our guests return year after year. I guess you could say that sailing with us is like coming home! Teralani Cruise Choose the gourmet, fine wine dinner cruise or our original famous sunset sail. Both trips offer the ideal way to end the day and begin a memorable Maui evening. Maui Classic Charters Whether it's our classic Molokini trip aboard the Four Winds II or our Beyond Molokini adventure aboard Maui Magic, or any one of our seasonal whalewatching trips, you will discover the best adventure and a crew that is dedicated to provide you with the best fun that you will ever have! Trilogy Excursions Maui Trilogy was the first activity company in Hawaii to receive the coveted Pookela Award for customer service (1999). And, even though an independent survey of over 11,000 Maui visitors (Maui's Top 10) chose Trilogy the #1 sailing company and the #1 Activity on Maui, we still feel it is important to earn our reputation the old fashion way - one guest at a time! Our goal is to make you feel like family. Perhaps that's why so many of our guests return year after year. I guess you could say that sailing with us is like coming home! Other Maui Hawaii Links: Maui Vacation Rentals Maui Wedding Registry Maui Coffee Roasters Web site Promoter: Hawaii Linking Services

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Volcano Inn Bed And Breakfast, Hawaii Volcano Inn, Volcano HI Volcano Inn, Volcano Inn Bed And Breakfast Inn, Volcano Inn vacation HOME FIND AN INN TRAVEL CLUB INNS FOR SALE MY FAVORITES INNKEEPERS Start a New Search :: Hawaii :: Volcano :: Volcano Inn add to my favorites email this page -- printer friendly version -- Volcano Inn 19-3820 Old Volcano Road Volcano, HI 96785 Total Rooms: 8 Rates: $99 to $136 CONTACT INFORMATION Contact Innkeeper via Email Now or Check Availability INNKEEPER(S) Joan Prescott-Lighter PHONE: (808)967-7293 (800)997-2292 FAX: (808)985-7349 Visit our website at: http://www.volcanoinn.com Description Rooms & Rates Policies Services & Amenities Discounts Activities Description If sleeping next to a volcano is on your adventure list, this inn is uniquely located on three acres just a short drive from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in a rainforest at an elevation of approximately 4,000 feet. Welcome chocolates are offered at check-in. Elegant upcountry accommodations include exquisitely appointed guest bedrooms with private entrances, refrigerators, heat, coffee/tea service, and personal amenities. Breakfast is served in a light-filled dining room and features a cereal bar with the inn's signature granola and yogurt, wholesome baked breads and pastries, Poha and O'Hello berry jams, Kona coffee, guava juice and seasonal island fruits. Aloha hospitality is the inn's specialty and will assist in organizing adventures into the park, excursions to Waipio Valley, the Mauna Kea Observatory and other activities. Location: Country and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Rooms & Rates Rates: $99 to $136 Payment types accepted include Master Card, Visa, Travelers Checks and Cash. Rooms: This property has 8 total guest accommodations with private bath, 1 two-bedroom suite, 1 cottage and 1 guest house. The types of beds available include King, Queen, Twin and Double. Policies Minimum Stay Requirements: *NO APPLICABLE SURCHARGE FOR ONE NIGHT STAYS! Cancellation: Cancellations prior to 72 hours arrival by 3pm will be charged a one night stay. Cancellations made within 72 hours arrival by 3pm will be charged a $25 processing fee plus a one night stay. You may cancel by FAX (808)985-7349, email stay@volcanoinn.com or call us at (808) 967-7293 during business hours of 9am-4pm Monday-Friday. Upon cancellation you will be provided with a cancellation number as well as a cancellation letter. Phone messages will NOT be accepted. Failure to provide proper notice will possibly incur additional charges. Pets: Innkeepers pets on premises. Smoking: Prohibited. Services & Amenities Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast. Types of meals: Early Coffee/Tea and Continental Plus Breakfast. Amenities In Room: Cable TV, Reading Lamps, Refrigerator, Ceiling Fans, Snack Bar, Clock Radio, Coffeemaker, Television, Desk, VCR, Hair Dryer, Bathrobes, Bath Amenities, Wireless Internet Access and Iron/Ironing Board. Amenities On Site: Bicycles, Library, Parlor Games, Computers, PC, Copy Machine, Phone, Fax, Fireplace, Stables, Limited Handicap Access, Television, VCR, Gift Shop, DVD, gardens, exercise room and running/walking paths. Discounts Special Discounts: Kama'aina 10% Discount (State of Hawaii ID required) Activities Other Activities: Antiquing, Art Galleries, Beaches, Bicycling, Golf, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Live Theater, Museums, Parks, Shopping (Local Crafts), Tennis, Wineries and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Recommended Restaurants: Kilauea Lodge Restaurant, Volcano House Restaurant, Thai Thai Lava Rock Cafe Kiawe Kitchen Historic Interest The Inn was built in 1928 by the Mist family and was used primarily as a summer house to escape the heat and crowds of city life. This is probably one of the first properties to have been established in Volcano. Historic sites nearby: Petroglyph sites Romantic Interest Located in giant fern tree rain forest, active lava flows Back to Search Results Start a New Search Find Restaurants and save 50% on dining CURRENT WEATHER in Volcano ILoveInns.com | Find an Inn | About Us | Add Your Inn | Privacy Policy

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

Lanai Drinking Water Will

Lanai Drinking Water Will Not be Fluoridated Home About FAN Latest News Water Fluoridation Health Effects Database Sources of Fluoride Exposure Fluoride Pollution Fluorine Pesticides Take Action! Contact Us Donate FAQs Search : Location: News > United States > Hawaii Lanai Drinking Water Will Not be Fluoridated Latest News from Hawaii Move to ban fluoride flounders Honolulu City Council votes to ban fluoridation Hawaii State Fluoridation Ban May Pass Mandatory fluoridation bill defeated in Hawaii Lanai Drinking Water Will Not be Fluoridated Read more news from Hawaii Honolulu Star Bulletin Saturday 12 January 2002 Lanai drinking water sill not be fluoridated State health officials backed the idea, but Lanai Water Co. says residents opposed it by Gary T. Kubota WAILUKU Lanai Water Co. has decided against fluoridating the island's drinking water supply, despite encouragement otherwise from state health officials. Company President Vince Bagoyo said the residents do not support fluoridation. "It's always been our decision that the residents should make that decision, and for Lanai there's no fluoridation," said Bagoyo, also vice president of Castle & Cooke. Bagoyo said last August that the company supported the project based on a community meeting on Lanai, where citizens and health professionals listed fluoridation as a priority. But since then the proposal to fluoridate Lanai's drinking water has been under attack by some groups and individuals in Maui County. They say fluoridation has been associated with illnesses such as osteoporosis and cancer, and if people want to add fluoride to their diet, they should do it as individuals. The decision by Lanai Water Co. comes when the Maui County Council is considering a bill that would ban fluoridation in private water systems. Councilwoman Jo Anne Johnson said she introduced the measure to give the people a choice in what they want in their water. Johnson said there is evidence that fluoride in the diet may increase the risk of medical complications for children, the elderly and those with cardiovascular, kidney and other chronic disorders. She said she is also worried about the health effect of excessive fluoridation in children. "I always err on the side of caution," she said. "I think people should have the right to choose what they want in their water. ... We should not be forcing it upon individuals." Several Maui residents testified in favor of the bill. But Dr. Mark Greer, chief of the state Dental Health Division, said fluoridation is taking place in virtually all major cities and that there was nothing to prove claims that it causes health problems. "We've heard all the claims against fluoridation," he said. "There is nothing to substantiate a downside in fluoridation." Greer, who had planned to fluoridate Lanai's drinking water by this spring, said the division still believes it is a good idea and wants to continue talks with the community. State health officials say statistics for school year 1999 showed Lanai had the highest rate of tooth decay in children ages 5 to 9 among the Hawaiian Islands and more than three times the rate of children on Hawaii military bases where there has been fluoridation since the 1950s. Greer said fluoridation would be good for Lanai. "This is what it's about: reducing disease and reducing the cost of health care," he said. Johnson's bill, along with a resolution asking the Maui Board of Water Supply to prohibit fluoridation, has been referred to the Council's Public Works and Transportation Committee. See also: See list of other US communities rejecting fluoridation... Fluoride Action Network | 802-355-0999 | info@fluoridealert.org

Hawaiian Gift Baskets Spa

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