Tuesday, May 22, 2012
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Backyard chickens appear to be a growing trend in urban Oahu, where residents interested in food sustainability are opting to raise the birds to enjoy fresh eggs and meat, and as a natural way to keep slugs and other yard pests under control. And, in some cases, for companionship. Story »
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For Friday, May 18, 2012
Sign up keiki with cancer for weeklong summer camp • Mayor's office seeks help creating Memorial Day lei
Saturday » Religion
Episcopal Bishop Steven Charleston, a citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, said he once struggled to reconcile his Christian faith with the culture of his Native American roots — a challenge with which some Native Hawaiians and other indigenous people can identify. Story »
During his 33 years of teaching religion, recalled Alfred Bloom, the first question always asked by his students was, "What's going to happen to me after I die?" Story »
Sunday » Local Comics
Columns
Over the past several decades, several nutrients have gone through popularity phases. Vitamins C and E had their heydays. The current “rock star nutrient” is vitamin D. Story »
Lauren Watanabe considers herself a perfectionist. "I have always felt that there has only has been one distinct path for me," she said. "In my mind, becoming valedictorian, obtaining leadership roles in clubs and organizations, and paving a straight road to a stellar law career was all that I needed." Story »
How does the public learn about wine? While the most obvious answer would seem to be the wine media, what readers tend to forget is that wine publications make larger profits by selling, along with advertising, more copies. Story »
For Sunday, May 20, 2012
There's a point in the new Universal Pictures film "Battleship" where the Navy, under assault from aliens, turns to the only sailors around who can help save the human race: the Old Salts. Story »
To live a healthy life you need to stay active, eat well, get enough rest, manage your stress, drink copious amounts of water, breathe deeply, spend time in a quiet place, and follow a plethora of other measures. Story »
When your plants don't appear healthy and the leaves are sticky, sucking insects could be the culprits. The stickiness is probably honeydew, and I'm not talking about the melon. Story »
Earth Day was Sunday, and sure enough, we had islandwide beach cleanups while businesses pitched their earth-friendly products and stores held “Earth Day sales.” Story »
Servers preface a meal at Kickin' Kajun by informing newbies, "This is going to be the messiest but one of the best meals you'll ever have." Story »
If you have a tofu aversion — for example, if I were to tell you the pie you just ate was made with tofu and you said “ack!” — grow up already. Story »
With graduation season just around the corner, we've come up with the cookies for a tasty gift basket your graduate can enjoy. Story »
Though lettuce is central to the recipe I share here, I won't be telling you how much I like it. Lettuce has no praises for me to sing. If I want something refreshing, I'll drink water, and if I want vegetables, I'll roast them. Story »
JIMMY THOMAS, one of my Roosevelt class of '49 football teammates, sent me a letter after reading in my May 4 column that PBS Hawaii was to film a pledge program at ‘Iolani Palace. Story »
Local boy Anthony Ruivivar ("Third Watch," "The Adjustment Bureau") has a lot going on on several burners: a play, two TV series and an animated series. Story »
"If Tomorrow Comes" •
"Fashion King" •
"Rooftop Prince" •
And more Story »
"K'nova" • "Hapa Haole Hit Parade" Story »
Sunday mornings for more than 20 years, the late Betty Smyser interviewed notable island guests, politicians and national celebrities on her "Conversation" talk show. This month we look back at Smyser and her talk show — the longest-running show of its kind in local television. Story »
Leave the "I can't" attitude at the door if you're planning to check out a BodyPump class at Mana Fitness Studio. Story »
The majority of people I meet know someone — a friend or family member — who has had to deal with kidney failure and dialysis. Story »
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For Friday, May 18, 2012
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