Usually news about the environment is pessimistic at best. I was happy to see a report that the humpback whales are doing well in the North Pacific. In 1966, the population was estimated to be less than 1,500. A large study conducted by 400 researchers between 2004 and 2006 found that the population now numbers […]
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See “Ohta-san” perform
Although I cannot play any music instrument, I enjoy listening to ukulele music. Herb “Ohta-San” Ohta and his son, Herb Ohta Jr. Herb Ohta originally started playing the ukulele with the intention of proving that the ukulele could be a solo instrument. To learn more about this musical family, read this 2004 article in the […]
Win a year’s supply of spam!!!
I don’t know about you, but I really love Spam Musubi. I know that it is unhealthy, but I just can’t resist ’em! An annual festival, Spam Jam, gives one lucky person the opportunity to be crowned Mr. or Ms. Spam and receive a one-year supply of Spam! The 6th annual festival will be held […]
Unique Segway Tour
Have you ever wanted to try the wacky but incredibly expensive Segway? Well, next time you are in Hawai’i, you can combine site seeing and a Segway. Segway of Hawaii based in Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa in Waikiki offers tours of Waikiki. Looks like fun doesn’t it?
