http://www.staradvertiser.com/business/columnists RSS Feed for Business Columnist en-us Sat, 22 Dec 2012 12:11:36 GMT http://www.staradvertiser.com/business/columnists/20121222_Sleep_apnea_hurts_all_areas_of_life_if_it_is_left_untreated.html In conjunction with rapidly growing epidemics in obesity and insulin-resistant diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, is also very much on the rise. http://www.staradvertiser.com/business/columnists/20121221_Some_food_for_thought_about_Hawaiis_bakeries.html Hostess Twinkies' bankruptcy in the news last week reminded me of a story Jon de Mello told me about Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, who loved Twinkies and struggled with overeating. Jon was his producer and lifelong friend. http://www.staradvertiser.com/business/columnists/20121219__Law_firms_Christmas_card_urges_giving_to_the_needy.html The Christmas card from Honolulu's Alston Hunt Floyd & Ing Lawyers, a Law Corp., was sent via email as so many companies' and organizations' and individuals' are — but this one has a twist that's all about giving to those less fortunate. http://www.staradvertiser.com/business/columnists/20121218_Search_service_for_relatives_a_lasting_gift_for_Christmas.html When the holidays come it's all about family. At this time of year, I can't help but get a little misty-eyed when I think of my parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and those in the distant past who made me what I am. http://www.staradvertiser.com/business/columnists/20121103__Personal_genomics_gives_rise_to_predictive_medicine.html During a recent trip to New Zealand, I had the opportunity to interact with the indigenous Maori culture. The people call their country Aotearoa. http://www.staradvertiser.com/business/columnists/20121102__Popular_Hawaii_internment_film_will_show_again_at_Ward.html Two sold-out screenings of "The Untold Story: Internment of Japa­nese Americans in Hawaii" at the recent Hawaii International Film Festival left lingering demand that may be met in another screening at Consolidated Ward Stadium 16. http://www.staradvertiser.com/business/columnists/20121102__GEM_changed_the_face__of_Hawaiis_retail_scene_.html Retail guru Glenn Kaya brought GEM to Hawaii in 1958. A lot of people think it was local, but it started in Denver in 1957, Kaya said. GEM stood for Government Employees Mutual, and you had to be a member to come into the store. http://www.staradvertiser.com/business/columnists/20121031_Elvis_fans_will_flock_to_isles_to_experience_Aloha_again.html Memphis, Tenn.-based Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc. will bring people to Hono­lulu from as far away as England and Japan for the 40th anniversary of the legend's "Aloha from Hawaii" concert from Hono­lulu. http://www.staradvertiser.com/business/columnists/20111112_Health_screenings_for_keiki_can_catch_problems_early.html By the time a person begins to feel ill from high blood pressure, blood sugar or cholesterol, often, the damage has already been done. Even if we feel great, to ensure good health, it is essential that we receive preventive screening. http://www.staradvertiser.com/business/columnists/20111111_Faux_APEC_website_and_page_go_offline_Twitter_feed_lives.html An unauthorized APEC website mentioned in this column Monday has been taken offline by California-based InMotion Hosting Inc. A message on the page instructs the account holder to contact customer service and also indicates InMotion Hosting "cannot disclose any information regarding this account if you are not its owner or authorized party."