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Office of Hawaiian Affairs [OHA] 1/25/2006 8:35:15 AM -- Search Other Polls Did you know OHA provides major funding for Alu Like, Na Pua Noeau and Charter Schools? Yes No Not Sure [ view poll results ] Time to 'write the next chapter' by Haunani Apoliona In the annual address on the state of OHA and the Hawaiian community presented at Kawaiahao Church on Dec. 7, Office of Hawaiian Affairs Chairperson Haunani Apoliona focused on the many efforts and millions of dollars the agency committed to benefit Hawaiians in 2005, as well as the many challenges that continue to face OHA and the Hawaiian community at large in the ongoing quest for justice and self-determination. Apoliona concluded by quoting the recently deceased Native American writer Vine Deloria in saying that Hawaiians now have the opportunity to write the next chapter of their own history. :: full story Civil rights panel mulls Akaka Bill Economic Momentum Commission emphasizes Hawaiian host culture OHA Activities & Accomplishments in 2005 OHA Board approves $1.2 million in grants, board initiatives OHA sued over blood quantum People power carries the day for Waimea Valley Settlement announced in Maui water dispute "Kau Inoa" Hawaiian governance registration form & info "Kau Inoa" Hawaiian governance registration frequently asked questions Hookahua e-newsletter (latest edition: 01/15/06) no events were found. Home About OHA Initiatives News Resources Site Map Contact ©2003 OHA. 711 Kapi`olani Blvd. Suite 500, Honolulu HI 96813. www.oha.org. Ph: (808) 594-1888. Fax: (808) 594-1865.

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Kenui Quilt Shop, Hawaiian Quilts at Their Best! TO ORDER TOLL FREE CALL - 1- 877- 459- 4587 | Bedspreads | Wall Hangings 24 x 24 | Wall Hangings 42 x 42 | Pillow Slips | Futon Bed Covers | Americana | | Ocean | Baby Quilts | Kitchen | Baskets | Totes | Christmas | Colors | New Items | Clearance Items | Contact Us | Website Design & Hosting by HulaFish Computer Services Website under reconstruction... Please call us toll-free at (877) 459-4587 for availability and new pricing. Specializing in Handmade Hawaiian Quilts, Baby Quilts,Wall Hangings, and Accessories with Hawaiian Quilt patterns and designs. Hawaiian Quilting is a special tradition here in Hawaii, introduced many years ago by the New England Missionaries, the Hawaiian people embraced quilting and started what has become some of the most beautiful quilt designs, baby quilt patterns and intricate quilting known today. This Hawaiian style of quilt making has become popular around the world; know for its detail and blind stitch technique, quilt enthusiasts and those who love the islands have come to treasure the many beautiful handmade quilts we have to offer. We Hand quilt each "Kapa" (Hawaiian for Quilt) with great care to insure your total satisfaction. We are able to work in any color combination or size you desire; special orders are no problem for us!!! We also accept COM "Client Own Material". This allows your quilt fabric to match existing fabric in your home. Please review our color chart for in stock colors we use. Located in the Historic Iwilei section of downtown Honolulu, next door to the Dole Pineapple Cannery. Our Quilt Shop / showroom is home to over 3000 sf of some of the most beautiful Hawaiian quilts in the world. When you are in Honolulu, stop by and say "Aloha" to us. Mahalo nui loa, Joe and Susie Berardy and Family

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Hawaii Hotel & Lodging Association Allocation Information Oahu Big Island Kauai Maui Board of Directors Committees Citizenship Awards Membership Benefits Neighbor Island Chapters Na Po`e Pa`ahana Awards Wishing you and your Ohana A Happy and Prosperous 2006!! "The Hawai`i Hotel & Lodging Association (HHLA) is a statewide trade association of hotels, hotel management firms, hotel owners, suppliers, and other related firms and individuals. This non-profit organization was established in 1947, the original membership consisted of 16 hotels, to represent the interest of the state's lodging industry. Today, the membership consists of over 180 hotels representing 50,500 hotel rooms in the State of Hawaii, over 500 Special Active, Associate, Honorary, Life & Special Members, and Allied Members, for a total of over 700 members, and increasing each year. Our hotel members range from 3,432 rooms of the Hilton Hawaiian Village to the 4 rooms of the Bougainvillea Bed & Breakfast on the Big Island. The membership is made up of local, national and international chains includes Aqua Hotels & Resorts, Aston Hotels & Resorts, Castle & Cooke Resorts, Castle Hotels & Resorts, Fairmont, Four Seasons, Halekulani Corp., Hilton, Holiday Inn, HTH Corp., Hyatt Regency, Marc Hotels & Resorts, Marriott, Outrigger Hotels & Resorts, Ohana Hotels & Resorts, Prince Resorts, Radisson, Renaissance, Ritz Carlton, Sheraton, Starwood, Westin, etc." Na Po`e Pa`ahana Awards Luncheon January 10, 2006 January Issue of Hawaii Inn The Know 2006 Charity Walk Charity Walkers say Mahalo to our Troops Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming HHLA Events! The Hawai`i Hotel & Lodging Association, 2250 Kalakaua Avenue, Suite 404-4, Honolulu, HI 96815-2564 Phone: (808) 923-0407 Fax: (808) 924-3843 Questions? hhla@hawaiihotels.org

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Article Insider - Hawaiian Casino 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 Casino Shirts by Seth Cotterell It should come as no surprise that Hawaiian shirts frequently feature images related to gambling. The Hawaiian shirt is a fashion that is meant to communicate a relaxed, adventurous, take-life-as-it-comes attitude. This same attitude is what makes gambling such an incredibly popular recreational activity. It's only natural that the two should come together. Gambling and Hawaiian Casino Shirts Hawaiian casino shirts are popular and stylish prints that show their wearer's attitude toward life. They can also make a statement about one of your favorite activities--casino gaming. It doesn't matter what your favorite game is, odds are you can find a Hawaiian casino shirt that depicts it. Card players can wear shirts showing various poker or blackjack hands. Roulette players can wear shirts showing the wheel, table, and chips. Casino- and gambling-themed shirts are not as commonly seen as traditional floral prints. This means that you might not be able to find a Hawaiian casino shirt at your local factory outlet store. They are easily purchased online, however. Several of the top Hawaiian shirt manufacturers now use the Internet as their primary sales tool. This cuts cost and increases availability of different prints and sizes. Browsing for the right Hawaiian casino shirt is easy if you're visiting the website of one of the better distributors. They have designed their websites for easy navigation and purchase. A really good site will show color photos of available prints and will list all available colors, sizes, materials, and might offer shipping deals, too. Get all Menswear articles via v. 5.0154 © 2002 - 2006 InfoSearch Media, Inc . All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy

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Introduction to Skin Cancer An Introduction to Skin Cancer And Related Topics ________________________________________________________ Daily UV Forecast Recent News News Search . . . Site Index . Reusable UV Card $4.95 NEW! Digital UV Monitor $29.95 About This Page What Causes Skin Cancer? Sunburn, Sunlight, and Tanning Heredity Environment What is Skin Cancer? Basal Cell & Squamous Cell Melanoma How can I determine my personal risk? Are there precautions that will reduce my risk? The UV Index Daily Forecast for 30 U.S. Cities Ultra Violet Sensometer Diagnosis and Treatment Information A Glossary of Terms Additional Information Always consult a physician with your questions concerning the health effects of UV exposure About This Page Our intention is to provide a general introduction to Skin Cancer, with links to specific information available around the Net. Please send us your comments, suggestions, and information about sites not listed here. E-mail form here. We would like to make this page a gathering place for all available information about skin cancer and related subjects. Your help will make it as complete as possible. What Causes Skin Cancer? Sunburn and Sunlight Very simply, sunburn and UV light can damage your skin, and this damage can lead to skin cancer. There are of course other determining factors, including your heredity and the environment you live in. However, both the total amount of sun received over the years, and overexposure resulting in sunburn can cause skin cancer. Most people receive 80% of their lifetime exposure to the sun by 18 years of age. The message to parents from this is to protect your children. Tanning is your skin's response to UV light. It is a protective reaction to prevent further injury to your skin from the sun. However, it does not prevent skin cancer. Remember, skin cancer is very slow to develop. The sunburn you receive this week may take 20 years or more to become skin cancer. Heredity If there is a history of skin cancer in your family, you are probably at a higher risk. People with fair skin, with a northern European heritage appear to be most susceptible. Environment The level of UV light today is higher than it was 50 or 100 years ago. This is due to a reduction of ozone in the earth's atmosphere (the Ozone Hole). Ozone serves as a filter to screen out and reduce the amount of UV light that we are exposed to. With less atmospheric ozone, a higher level of UV light reaches the earth's surface. Other influencing factors include elevation, latitude, and cloud cover. Ultra Violet light is stronger as elevation increases. The thinner atmosphere at higher altitudes cannot filter UV as effectively as it can at sea level. The rays of the sun are also strongest near the equator, as you might guess. But even in Antarctica, Chile, and New Zealand, the UV level is much higher than normal especially in the springtime due to the ozone hole in the southern hemisphere. One factor that actually reduces UV is cloud cover. Climates and micro-climates with regular cloud cover may have a 50% lower level of UV light. The actual amount is affected by the density of the clouds. September 1995 Measurements of Antarctic Ozone The latest HALOE data in the form of a 100 mb surface cross section of column ozone (DU) is available. Please consult the data interpretation page for more information about the sampling pattern of HALOE. United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Press Release Measurements of the Ozone Hole this year show it "was so far the most rapid depletion on record." An area the size of Europe received significantly higher levels of ultra violet exposure. Environmental Protection Agency - Ozone Depletion Page This web site contains information about the science of ozone depletion, regulations in the US designed to protect the ozone layer, flyers about the UV index, information for consumers, and other topics. What is Skin Cancer? (From the National Cancer Institute PDQ Statement) Skin cancer is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the outer layers of your skin. Your skin protects your body against heat, light, infection, and injury. It also stores water, fat, and vitamin D. The skin has two main layers and several kinds of cells. The top layer of skin is called the epidermis. It contains three kinds of cells: flat, scaly cells on the surface called squamous cells; round cells called basal cells; and cells called melanocytes, which give your skin its color. BASAL CELL & SQUAMOUS CELL (From the National Cancer Institute PDQ Statement) There are several types of cancer that start in the skin. The most common are basal cell cancer and squamous cell cancer, which are covered in this PDQ patient information statement. Skin cancer is more common in people with light colored skin who have spent a lot of time in the sunlight. Skin cancer can occur anywhere on your body, but it is most common in places that have been exposed to more sunlight, such as your face, neck, hands, and arms. Skin cancer can look many different ways. The most common sign of skin cancer is a change on the skin, such as a growth or a sore that won't heal. Sometime there may be a small lump. This lump can be smooth, shiny and waxy looking, or it can be red or reddish brown. Skin cancer may also appear as a flat red spot that is rough or scaly. Not ail changes in your skin are cancer, but you should see your doctor if you notice changes in your skin. Full Text Available Here MELANOMA (From the National Cancer Institute PDQ Statement) Melanoma is a disease of the skin in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the cells that color the skin (melanocytes). Melanoma usually occurs in adults, but it may occasionally be found in children and adolescents. Your skin protects your body against heat, light, infection, and injury. It is made up of two main layers: the epidermis (the top layer) and dermis (the inner layer). Melanocytes are found in the epidermis and they contain melanin, which gives the skin its color. Melanoma is sometimes called cutaneous melanoma or malignant melanoma. Melanoma is a more serious type of cancer than the more common skin cancers, basal cell cancer or squamous cell cancer, which begin in the basal or squamous cells of the epidermis. If you have basal cell or squamous cell cancer of the skin, refer to the patient information statement for skin cancer. Like most cancers, melanoma is best treated when it is found (diagnosed) early. Melanoma can spread (metastasize) quickly to other parts of the body through the lymph system or through the blood. (Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped structures that are found throughout the body; they produce and store infection-fighting cells.) You should see your doctor if you have any of the following warning signs of melanoma: change in the size, shape, or color of a mole; oozing or bleeding from a mole; or a mole that feels itchy, hard, lumpy, swollen, or tender to the touch. Melanoma can also appear on the body as a new mole. Men most often get melanoma on the trunk (the area of the body between the shoulders and hips) or on the head or neck; women most often get melanoma on the arms and legs. If you have signs of skin cancer, your doctor will examine your skin carefully. If a mole or pigmented area doesn't look normal, your doctor will cut it out (called local excision) and look at it under the microscope to see if it contains cancer. This is usually done in a doctor's office. It is important that this biopsy is done correctly. Full Text Available Here How can I determine my personal risk? It is estimated that 1 out of 7 people in the United States will develop some form of this cancer during their lifetime. One serious sunburn can increase the risk by as much as 50%. The effect UV light has on your skin is dependent both upon the intensity and the duration of your exposure. How your skin reacts to the amount of exposure received is related to your genetic background. Even if you rarely sunburn however, sensitive areas such as your lips, nose, and palms of the hands should be protected. Details about determining your skin type and accompanying risk can be found at: THE EXPERIMENTAL ULTRAVIOLET INDEX FACTSHEET: EXPLAINING THE INDEX TO THE PUBLIC Are there precautions that will reduce my risk? The following six steps have been recommended by the American Academy of Dermatology and the Skin Cancer Foundation to help reduce the risk of sunburn and skin cancer. Minimize your exposure to the sun at midday and between the hours of 10:00AM and 3:00PM. Apply sunscreen with at least a SPF-15 or higher, to all areas of the body which are exposed to the sun. Reapply sunscreen every two hours, even on cloudy days. Reapply after swimming or perspiring. Wear clothing that covers your body and shades your face. (Hats should provide shade for both the face and back of the neck.) Avoid exposure to UV radiation from sunlamps or tanning parlors. Protect your children. Keep them from excessive sun exposure when the sun is strongest (10:00AM and 3:00PM), and apply sunscreen liberally and frequently to children 6 months of age and older. Do not use sunscreen on children under 6 months of age. Parents with children under 6 months of age should severely limit their children's sun exposure. The UV Index The UV Index provides a forecast of your likely UV exposure at noon. This forecast can help you determine what level SPF sunscreen will best protect your skin. The forecast is based on a scale of 1 (low) to 15 (high). Here is an explanation of how the UV Index works. Forecast for 30 U.S. Cities The United States Environmental Protection Agency recently began issuing a daily UV FORECAST for 30 metropolitan areas around the country. This rating is also broadcast by weather radio, and on local television weather programs. The Ultra Violet Sensometer You may also determine the UV level for your area and conditions with a measuring device such as the Ultra Violet Sensometer . The Sensometer is an inexpensive, credit card sized device that measures UV light. As with the UV Forecast, you may then determine the proper SPF sunscreen. The Sensometer can also be used to test the effectiveness of your sunscreen, and when it is time to apply more sunscreen. Diagnosis and Treatment Information ALWAYS see your personal physician or dermatologist with any questions you may have about skin cancer, it's causes, diagnosis, and treatment. The following sites may provide supplemental reading. Skin Cancers - A Medical Education Service for the Public By Singapore National Skin Centre - With Photos The National Cancer Institute PDQ Statement - Basal And Squamous Cell The National Cancer Institute PDQ Statement - Melanoma The National Cancer Institute PDQ Statement - Screening for Skin Cancer CancerGuide - Treatment of Melanoma Welcome to Cancer Links Many of the links included here are from cancer-faq. Maintained by E. Loren Buhle, Jr. Ph.D. Co-Creater of ONCOLINK, buhlel01@mcrcr6.med.nyu.edu This list is updated monthly in usenet group - sci.med.diseases.cancer and subsequetially posted world wide in BBS, Echos, Usenet Groups, gophers and Home Pages. This list is recommended and available from many of the sources listed. ________________________________________________________ Always consult a physician with your questions concerning the health effects of UV exposure. ________________________________________________________