Thursday, September 02, 2010
Features
Fall Flurry
The fashion industry has been operating under duress since the economy tanked and all who had been living off credit suddenly stopped spending. In trying to coax people to venture out of their caves again, designers have come up with the strongest collections in recent seasons by throwing in a little bit of everything we love: feathers, fur, pearls, lace, animal prints and classic military looks. Story »
Fashion's Night Out coming to Ala Moana
Fashion's Night Out was conceived by Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour and designer and Council of Fashion Designers President Diane von Furstenberg, as a way for retailers, designers and all involved in the fashion world to come together to save their industry after the economy collapsed and it became clear people were too cash-strapped to shop. Story »
Halloween Contest
Spin your most haunting tale of horror and the supernatural. Entries are limited to 750 words and must be original work never before published. The winning entry will receive a $200 cash prize and be published in the Today section on Oct. 31. The second-place story will be awarded $100. The contest is open to Hawaii residents; Oahu Publications contributors, employees and their family members are not eligible. Deadline is Oct. 6. Story »
Da Kine
For Thursday, September 2, 2010Waikele outlets host holiday sale • Fashion show and music at Waikoloa • Sephora opens new spot in Waikiki; and more.
Saturday » Religion
Meditations
For Saturday, August 28, 2010St. Francis wins $10,000 grant
'Megachurches' evade hard times
Sound business management, faithful giving and multiple sources of income have helped three of the four so-called "megachurches" in Hawaii buttress themselves against a struggling economy. Story »
Recruiting a test for brotherhood
Getting a teenager to commit to a life of poverty, chastity and obedience is a tall order, and most boys aren't jumping at the chance to join the Catholic brotherhood, the church has found. Story »
Sunday » Comics
Columns
New restaurants offer promising vegetarian options
Ask and ye shall receive. I've long bemoaned the dearth of vegetarian restaurants in Honolulu. All of a sudden we have two new options, both opened over summer. Story »
Eat just a little for big fuel
Ask 10 different experts in the fitness field about eating breakfast before a workout and you'll get 10 different answers. The confusion results from information overload and misinterpretation of research findings. Story »
Depp and Co. savor food at Morton's on final night
ON HIS FAREWELL night before leaving Honolulu last week, Johnny Depp dined at Morton's Steakhouse in a private boardroom. Story »
Director Satoshi Kon's death leaves void in anime world
The world lost one of the contemporary masters of animation last week. Story »
'Man from Nowhere' is a thriller coming to U.S.
Actor Won Bin ("Mother," "My Brother" and "Taegukki") stars in a new Korean blockbuster, "The Man from Nowhere," scheduled for U.S. release in October. He plays ex-special agent Cha Tae-sik, who tries to save a young girl, So-mi, from drug dealers who also trade in human organs. Story »
On the Scene
For Sunday, August 29, 2010
Backyard mangoes
Mark Suiso has heard the mango tree story more times than he can count: how Grandpa faithfully tended the family mango tree, the one that yielded so much fruit and whose branches shaded so many family events. When Grandpa died, they tell him with a hint of booga-booga awe in their voices, the tree died, too. Story »
Small changes can cut isles' heavy fuel reliance
By now we've been inundated by all the news on the infamous BP oil spill.
Today marks Day 77 since the company's offshore oil drilling rig exploded in the Gulf Coast. Story »
Rice? Pshaw! Dinner rolls will elevate you to a hero
Rice is nice, but any fool can push the button on a rice cooker. For a really stylish starch you've got to do dinner rolls. Even if it's a feat you can pull off only on the weekend, you will be a hero. Story »
Shoyu pork dishes herald annual Okinawan Festival
Share Uchinanchu aloha this weekend at the 28th annual Okinawan Festival. Kapiolani Park will be filled with the tantalizing aroma of fresh andagi (Okinawan doughnuts), Okinawan pigs' feet soup, Okinawan soba, champuru and the famous Okidog and Andadog. Also on hand will be a market to purchase specialty foods. Story »
'Grower' champagnes impress crowd at tasting
Master sommelier Roberto Viernes recently conducted a champagne tasting for Oahu's wine professionals at Hiroshi Eurasion Tapas. Champagnes in August? The answer is a definite yes -- many people would love to sip on this French bubbly all year long. Story »
Men, women respond differently to exercise
We all know that a regular exercise program provides many health benefits. What is not so clear is whether exercise plays a role in reducing body fat. Story »
Getting tested early can ease pulmonary disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease consists of several diseases, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. COPD blocks airways, making it difficult to breathe. It's the fourth-leading cause of death in Hawaii and the nation. COPD can't be cured but it can be managed. Getting tested early can help you keep the disease from worsening. Story »
Developing potential fits into many aspects of life
It seems the only time I have for reading celebrity news magazines is when I'm at the hairdresser's. While there recently I picked up the June 21 issue of People magazine. The article "Mr. King's Class Goes to College," with its bold-print caption, caught my eye. Story »
Stars, celebs and former skaters chow down at one Roy's or another
The Tavern at Princeville by Roy Yamaguchi, a new concept restaurant by the award-winning chef, is set to open in mid-September at the Princeville Prince Golf Clubhouse on Kauai. Story »
Film, TV productions bring local actors extra income
If you look closely, you'll see them on the edge of the action, actors doing their best to blend into the scene and give it a sense of realism. They're the unnamed customers trapped in a bank robbery. The faceless fans at a football game. Story »
Career went from 'Poi Boy' to newsman
Jack Kellner may have retired a decade ago, but his friends and colleagues remember his solid work and contributions in a career that spanned four decades in island broadcasting. Story »
Mr. Mittens
The Hawaiian Humane Society welcomes questions by e-mail, hhs@hawaiianhumane.org. Indicate "Pet Ohana" in the subject line. Or, write "Pet Ohana," Hawaiian Humane Society, 2700 Waialae Ave., Honolulu 96826.
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