Archive for 2010 June
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Governor Lingle Is Picking the Next Chief Justice of Hawaii and She Wants Your Help
Want to select the next Chief Justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court? All you’ll need is a time machine and an election team capable of getting you to the Governor’s office. Failing that, you
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The False Victims of Civil Unions
Rights are not a zero-sum game; when one group gains, another doesn’t necessarily lose. This seemingly obvious truism has been largely ignored in the discussion of civil union bill HB444. Take, for example, a June 21 Honolulu
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Eh Brah Goes on a Bad Date
So this is how it’s supposed to go: I take you out, buy you a nice dinner, engage in some good conversation, then we go back to my place and see where it leads.
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LC Adjudication Board Gets a New Member But Has Little To Do
Big welcome to Linda Fernandez, the newest member of the LC Adjudication Board. Fernandez, you’ll recall, was nominated in the wake of the Ron McOmber flap, which saw McOmber, an LC vereran who served
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Kula Kid #4: “Windows to the Soul” (Celebrating the First Annual Gazing Day With Zac Efron and Braco)
THE KULA KID – “WINDOWS TO THE SOUL” You know you’ve got big plans when you start to refer to a day as a Day. It’s like the whole 24 hours become encapsulated, and you
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Environmental Group Sues Alexander and Baldwin Over Proposed Maui Treatment Plant
On the heels of the controversial ruling in the Na Wai Eha waters contested case, environmental Group Eathjustice announced today that it has filed suit against Alexander & Baldwin, parent company of Hawaiian Commercial
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Na Koa Ikaika Maui Enjoys Home Cooking
When Maui’s new professional baseball team started their first homestand of the season they were under .500 and mired in third place in the Golden Baseball League‘s South Division. Since beginning play in the
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Ask A Pro: Photography Secrets for the Bride and Groom with @SeanmHower
In addition to being MauiTime's ace staff photographer, Sean Michael Hower (@seanmhower) runs Maui Wedding Medias. His Web site is mauiweddingmedias.com What is your one peice of advice for couples on their big day? Don't drink too much before the ceremony. It seems simple, but a lot of couples overlook this, or should I say, overdo this. I am not saying don't drink. A glass of champagne or a cocktail is great for calming the nerves and taking the edge off, but too many might make those beautiful moments something you don't want to remember. What should be done in advance of the big day to make sure the photography goes smoothly?
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Say Yes to the Dress – @mauiformal gives pro tips on the Bridal Gown
Geanelli Lewis's (@mauiformal) shop, L'amour Bridal Wear, is on Dairy Road in Kahului. Her website is mauiformal.com. What one thing do you wish everyone would do when shopping for formal wear? Make an appointment instead of walking in. When you make an appointment, you will be the store staff's priority and will receive better service. What is the proper etiquette when planning bridesmaid dresses?
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Wedding Cliches to Avoid
All weddings feature cliches; it’s tradition after all. But a handful of particularly worn-out practices need to be left at the altar… Excessive toasts A letter away from roasts. A word from the best man
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