Chickens (Moa) on O’ahu make an excellent iPhone Wallpaper.
Free Hawaii iPhone Wallpaper - Moa - Windward, O’ahu
August 25th, 2008 · No Comments
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Eddie Wen’ Go: The Story of the Upside-Down Canoe
August 18th, 2008 · No Comments
Eddie Wen’ Go: The Story of the Upside-Down Canoe
In March of 1978, the Hokule`a voyaging canoe set out on its second open-ocean voyage, headed to Tahiti. On board were 17 crewmembers, including one woman, Marion Lyman-Mersereau, and famous North Shore big wave surfer & lifeguard Eddie Aikau.
Hokule`a capsized in rough waters, and the crew spent the night clinging to the canoe. In the morning, Eddie Aikau volunteered to paddle a surfboard to the island of Lana`i, over 10 miles away, to get help.
Spotted by a passing airplane, the crew was rescued 22 hours after capsizing…but no sign of Eddie was ever found.
“Eddie Wen’ Go,” an imaginative new book from Watermark Publishing, written by crewmember Marion Lyman-Mersereau, tells the story of the Hokule`a from the point of view of the ocean creatures who saw the canoe…and shares what they believe happened to Eddie.
This book comes with a companion read-along CD with original musical compositions by Danny Carvalho and narration in character voices.
EDDIE WEN’ GO
The Story of the Upside-Down Canoe
by MARION LYMAN-MERSEREAU
illustrated by MELISSA DESICA
ISBN 9780-9790647-5-3
Available at www.bookshawaii.net or other online retailers, call toll-free 866-900-BOOK, or try your local bookstore.
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Free Hawaii iPhone Wallpaper - Kona Sunset Ali’i Drive
August 16th, 2008 · No Comments
Kona is the name of a moku or district on the island of Hawai‘i in the State of Hawai‘i. In the current system of administration of Hawaii County, the moku of Kona is divided into North Kona District (Kona ‘Akau) and South Kona District (Kona Hema). The term “Kona” is also used to refer to its largest town, Kailua-Kona. Other towns in Kona include Kealakekua and Honalo.
In the Hawaiian language, kona means leeward or dry side of the island, as opposed to ko‘olau which means windward or the wet side of the island. In Hawai‘i, the Pacific anticyclone provides moist prevailing northeasterly winds to the Hawaiian islands, resulting in rain when the winds contact the windward landmass of the islands - the winds subsequently lose their moisture and travel on to the leeward (or kona) side of the island. Kona has cognates with the same meaning in other Polynesian languages. In Tongan, the equivalent cognate would be tonga; for windward, the associated cognate would be tokelau.
Prior to the arrival of Captain James Cook in 1778, Kona was the name of the leeward district on each major island.
The volcanic slopes of Mount Hualalai and Mauna Loa in the Kona district provide an ideal microclimate for growing coffee. Kona coffee is considered one of the premium specialty coffees of the world.
Kona is perhaps best known as the home of the world-famous Ironman Triathlon World Championship held each year in October in Kailua-Kona, Hawai’i and is broadcasted worldwide.
Source: Wikipedia
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The Brothers Cazimero - Ku`u Ipo I Ka He`e Pue One
August 8th, 2008 · No Comments
The Brothers Cazimero - Ku`u Ipo I Ka He`e Pue One
The Brothers Cazimero, a duet comprised of bassist Robert and guitarist Roland Cazimero, had played together for more than 25 years with a soothing, laid-back style that earned them numerous fans in Hawaii. They recorded over 20 albums on the Mountain Apple label during that time, and performed for years at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki. Their new album Destiny was released in July.
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Manoa DNA - Down In Paradise
August 6th, 2008 · No Comments
Manoa DNA Down in Paradise Music Video.
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Free Hawaii iPhone Wallpaper - Na Mokulua
July 31st, 2008 · No Comments
Nā Mokulua are two islets off the windward coast of O‘ahu in the Hawaiian Islands. They are also commonly known as “The Moks” or the “Twin Islands”. The islets are located a short distance off Lanikai, a neighborhood of Kailua, Hawai‘i and are often photographed. Moku lua means “two islands” in Hawaiian; Nā is a definite article that pluralizes a noun; thus, literally, “the islands two”. The larger island is Moku Nui and the smaller, Moku Iki. They are State bird sanctuaries and access is regulated by law. The two islands are very popular to local seafaring persons who have access to a motorboat or kayak, one of the islands contains a “canyon” and a black sand beach.
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Free Hawaii iPhone Wallpaper - Ma’ili Beach
July 24th, 2008 · No Comments
Ma’ili Beach Park is located on the Leeward Coast of O’ahu. Ma`ili Beach Park is in the area which got its name from a contracted form of ma`ili`ili, meaning “lots of little pebbles.” The beach at Ma’ili Beach Park is over a mile long with a grassy lawn lined with palm trees. Camping is permitted, but facilities are limited. This can be a high surf area with strong rip currents during the winter.
87-021 Farrington Highway, Waianae, O’ahu
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Everyday People At Senior Frogs
July 17th, 2008 · No Comments
Everyday People is a Hawaiian/Jawaiian Reggae band from Waimanalo. Their music is catchy and great fun for all ages. They play frequently at Senor Frogs in Waikiki at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center! Check out their Everyday People Myspace page for upcoming show information. Support Local Music!!
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11th annual T&C Surf Grom Contest
July 14th, 2008 · No Comments
HawaiianWaterShots.com caught some excellent video of the 11th annual T&C Surf Grom Contest held this weekend at Queens Beach. This contest invites surfers 14 and younger to show their stuff on one of the South shore’s premier surf breaks. Check the T&C Surf Grom Contest Website for updates on this year’s results.
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JBoog - Hear Me Roar - Lyrics
July 10th, 2008 · No Comments
J Boog is one of the most popular artists on the airwaves in Hawai’i. J Boog has quickly become a powerhouse in the island hip-hop and r&b music scene. Visit the J-Boog lyrics and video page.
