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July 2004 - New Stuff: Hawaiian Gift Baskets & Bath Crystals News & Events News and More - July 2004 Conferences and Gatherings Central New York Soapmakers Gathering - Will be held on July 10, 2004 in Stuyvesant, New York. Contact lvjensen@alumni.indiana.edu for more information. Texas Soapmakers Association - Will hold their annual convention on July 16-18, 2004, at the Austin Marriott North in Round Rock, Texas. Visit them on the the web at http://www.txsoapmakers.org for more information about this event. 6th Annual Chicago-Area Soap and Candle Makers' Conference - Will be held on August 7, 2004 at The Holiday Inn Bolingbrook in Bolingbrook, Il. Sponsored in part by Columbus Foods. Handmade Soap Contest Congratulations to E.G. from University City, Missouri, our July winner! E.G. will receive a gift pack of Kauai Rose, Lavender and Lemongrass handmade soap. We hope you enjoy your prize! New Items In addition to our Hawaiian Gift Baskets and Tropical Hawaiian Bath Crystals , we now offer Tropical Scented Floral Candles available in eight different island essences including Coconut, Mango-Grapefruit, Pikake, Pineapple, Plumeria, White Ginger, Tuberose-Melon and Vanilla Orchid. We also offer Scented Floating Candles in a Plumeria design and mini floating Plumeria candles in Pink , Purple , Yellow and Assorted . Have a look back at June 2004 . Be sure to stop in again to see "What's New?" Mahalo and A Hui Ho! [Home] [Handmade Soap] [Bath Salts] [Bath Crystals] [Gift Baskets] [Gift Certificates] [Glossary] [Kids Soap] [Hawaiian Bath Gels] [Hawaiian Body Lotion] [Hawaiian Candles] [Hawaiian Calendars] [Soap Making Books] [Soap Making Resources] [Soap Making Supplies] [Contact Us] [FAQ] [News] [Ordering] [Ohana/Links]

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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

Hawaiian Recipes Hungarian Recipes

New Cuisine of Hawaii: Recipes, The : from the Twelve Celebrated Chefs of Hawaiian Regional Cuisine Recipes Store US Recipe Book Store UK Recipe Book Shop US Recipes | UK Recipes | Gourmet Food | Appliances | Vacuums | Housewares | Baking | Cookware | Cutlery New Cuisine of Hawaii: Recipes, The : from the Twelve Celebrated Chefs of Hawaiian Regional Cuisine RRP: $30.00 Our Price: You Save: $ 30.00 ( 100% ) Author: Janice Henderson Publisher: Villard Average Customer Rating: Experimental feature : Order New Cuisine of Hawaii: Recipes, The : from the Twelve Celebrated Chefs of Hawaiian Regional Cuisine from the UK, Canada, Germany or France by clicking an appropriate flag below. Some items available at Amazon.com are not available in all countries. 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Hawaiian ~ The Calling

Hawaiian Language - Basic Lessons - Table of Contents Hawaiian Language Beginner Lessons Ka Papa Kuhikuhi ~ Table of Contents E `olu `olu (Please), bookmark this page for your easy reference. Nâ Kumu ~ The Basics Dedication / Forward / Disclaimer Reasons for Learning Hawaiian ~ The Calling The Hawaiian Alphabet ~ Ka Pî`âpâ Hawai`i The Alphabet Song ~ Ka Mele Pî`âpâ Transliteration: Converting English Words into Hawaiian ********** Pronunciation Guide ********** Diacritical Marks: `Okina & Kahakô Common Mispronunciations of the Hawaiian Language Is it Hah-wah-ee or Hah-vah-ee? Say it and Spell it Right Pronunciation Practice Hawaiian Language Links - Reference Links Coconut Boyz On-Line Hawaiian Dictionary Mamaka Kaiao On-line Hawaiian Dictionary Hawaiian Language Beginner Lessons These lessons are in the order in which they were created. Feel free to hop, skip, and jump to those subjects which most interest you. 1. The First 101 Words to Learn in ANY Language 2. 101 of the Easiest Hawaiian Words You'll Ever Learn 3. Numbers ~ Nâ Huahelu More on Numbers 4. Colors ~ Nâ Waiho`olu`u More on Colors 5. Hawaiian Proverbs & Poetical Sayings ~ Nâ `Ôlelo No`eau 6. Riddles ~ Nâ Nane 7. Chants (with Literal Translations) ~ Nâ Oli E Ala E! ~ Arise! E Hô Mai! ~ Grant Me! Nâ `Aumâkua ~ The Ancestral Spirits 8. Songs (with Literal Translations) ~ He Mau Mele Hawai`i Aloha Hawai`i Pono`i He Hawai`i Au Aloha `Oe 9. Speak Hawaiian Like a Local ;- ) 10. The Delectable Fish of Hawai`i ~ Nâ I`a `Ono Loa o Hawai`i More Information for the Fish Connoisseur Hawaiian Proverbs & Poetical Sayings of Fish ~ `Ôlelo No`eau O Ka I`a 11. Hawaiian Values 12. Hawaiian 101 Vocabulary List 13. The Hula Pages: Hula Pages Home Table of Contents Welcome Mahalo to Mary Kawena Pukui Hula Proverbs Chant Basic Hula Words Different Types of Hula Hula Styles & Steps Hula Implements Hawaiian Musical Instruments Hula Dress & Accessories Greenery for the Hula Altar Hula Reflections Lyrics Ka Lokomaika`i Hula-Related Links Pronunciation Guide 14. Basic Conversational Hawaiian Idioms, Catch Phrases, Expletives & Interjections Greetings / Salutations Pleasantries "Getting to Know You, Getting to Know All About You..." Talking About the Weather Closing Statements Conversational Acknowledgments (Instead of Hmmhmmm, Uh-huh, and Nods) Conversational Q&As: Questions and Answers 15. Do's and Don'ts The Do's (Commands/Imperatives) The Don'ts 16. Hawaiian Hospitality 17. Hawaiian Gift-giving 18. Time: Days, Months, and Seasons 19. Sounds in Hawaiian: Human Speech Human Sounds Animal Sounds Water Sounds 20. Food and Eating: Breakfast Foods Drinks / Beverages Condiments Meat / Poultry / Seafood / Etc. Carbohydrates Dairy Products Produce Desserts & Sweets Tablesetting 21. Toiletries / Household Items & Furniture: Toiletries Bathroom Bedroom 22. Sacred Hawai`i 23. Music: Music Words / Terminology Ka Mele a me Ka Oli ~ Song,Poetry & Chant Musical Instruments The`Ukulele 24. Heavenly Bodies: The Sun, the Moon and the Stars Nâ Kino o ka Lani: Ka Lâ, ka Mahina, a me nâ Hôkû `Ôlelo No`eau / Proverbs & Sayings 25. Thanksgiving & Table Conversation 26. Aloha: What Is It? Aloha Words A Glossary of Words of Aloha (English to Hawaiian) `Ôlelo No`eau (Proverbs and Poetical Sayings): Aloha Let Me Call You Sweetheart... More Terms of Endearment Nâ Lila Aloha / Lyrics of Love 27. A Hawaiian Valentine's Mini-Lesson Valentine's Candy Mini-Lesson 28. Aloha Cyber-card 29. Hawaiian for Your Pet Pet Names in Hawaiian Top Ten Dog Names in Hawaiian 30. Happy Easter! 31. Fragrances Pre-Contact Fragrances 32. New Word Lists 33. Common Mispronunciations of the Hawaiian Language 34. The Family The Extended Family Back to the Hawaiian Language Home Page: >> http://hawaiianlanguage.com hawaiian language | hawaiian language lessons | lânai | nâ `ânela kelekî | pronunciation guide | the aloha spirit | EMERGENCY dog links | the hula pages | hawaiian music lyrics & chords | hawaiian cultural calendar Disclaimer © 1996-2000 Aloha a hui hou, Aunty D

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San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles - Exhibits and Events – Current Exhibit – Na Pua o Hawai'i: Flowers and Heritage of Hawai'i "Na Pua o Hawai'i: Flowers and Heritage of Hawai'i" will explore the use of flower motifs in Hawaiian quilting traditions. Approximately twenty quilts will be included in the collection, most of which are constructed using traditional Hawaiian appliqu. This small survey will showcase a wide variety of quilting styles, from historic to contemporary, representing many of the exotic flowers found on the Hawaiian Islands. In addition to the quilts, the exhibit will include six garments in contemporary aloha attire design motifs. MELE KALIKIMAKA Charlene Hughes, Maui, HI 90" x 108", Hawaiian Quilt (Poinsettia). Cottons; hand appliqued, hand quilted. "Na Pua o Hawai'i: Flowers and Heritage of Hawai'i" is guest curated for the Museum by Linda Boynton Arthur, PhD. Dr. Arthur is an Associate Professor and Curator of the Textiles and Clothing Program at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. "Na Pua o Hawai'i: Flowers and Heritage of Hawai'i" is produced and sponsored by the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles. Funding for this exhibition has been made possible, in part, through grants from the Arts Commission, City of San Jose, The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Arts Council Silicon Valley and the California Art Council, a State Agency. PUA CARNATION (variation) maker unknown c.1930-1940 86" x 98" Cottons; hand appliqued and quilted. Courtesy of Monterey History and Art, on loan to the University of Hawaii's CTAHR Historic Textiles and Costume Collection, Manoa, HI FUSHIA maker unknown c.1920-1930 77" x 82" Cottons; hand appliqued and quilted Courtesy of Jin Hing Collection; Robert Lee HUIHUI PUA by Margot Armitage Morgan, Honolulu, HI 1990 105" x 105" Cottons, hand appliqued and quilted. Collection of the artist.