Archive for April - May 2009
Bhutan
April - May 2009Explore the rich cultural heritage of this Buddhist kingdom With the world tumultuously trudging through uncertain times, Bhutan remains a sanctuary, the calm in the storm, a nurturing center of authenticity where life is measured by the quality of existence rather than quantity of accumulation. a journey through this tiny Buddhist country reminds us that…
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Cadillac Escalade Hybrid
April - May 2009Power and fuel efficiency combine in this luxury SUV Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Engine: 6 liter, V-8 cylinder with additional electric motor, 332 horsepower Acceleration: 0-60: 8.8 seconds Braking: 4 wheel disc brakes, ABS, twin-piston calipers Sound system: Bose stereo 6 CD changer with 10 speakers, Bluetooth System Gas Mileage: 20 City/ 21 Highway EPA rating…
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Alternative Art
April - May 2009Artist Mark Chai Creates Innovative Masterpieces From Recycled Materials Mark Chai’s love of invention and working with his hands showed up in his work with model airplanes and cars when he was a boy. Not content to stick with the established designs, he veered toward creating alien craft that had yet to be engineered. These…
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On the Green
April - May 2009Get the scoop on environmentally friendly golf tricks and tools Is there any game “greener” than golf? The origins of golf date back to the 1400s in Scotland. The game then was completely natural and environmentally friendly. There were no architects for the first golf courses. instead, Mother Nature provided the first designs – golfers…
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Kimono Couture
April - May 2009East meets west and old meets new in creations by Montsuki Up until about 30 years ago, an old kimono was something to be discarded or given away. However, a small movement led by TEMARI Center for Asian and Pacific arts began encouraging those with a creative streak to pull them out of closets and…
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Shangri La
April - May 2009Where living gardens are concerned, nature often has the last word. Uber-heiress Doris Duke discovered exactly that when she created a private and very personal retreat, Shangri La, in 1937 on five oceanfront acres at the foot of iconic Diamond Head. The place was originally called Ka’alawai by Hawaiians, meaning literally “water basalt,” referring to…
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Eco-Luxury
April - May 2009Designer Debi Bodinus shares tips for furnishing an Earth-friendly home Aside from separating papers, plastics and biodegradable wastes, to live a green lifestyle, consumers also need to consider the health and environmental threats posed by toxic chemicals and carcinogens commonly emitted by typical household furnishings. Debi Bodinus, creative mastermind behind Eco-Luxury, a truly green, chemical-free,…
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Sullivan Estate
April - May 2009A private, luxurious retreat awaits at this stunning Pupukea property When Juergen and Karin Klein set out in 2005 from their Lanikai home to the North Shore to view an estate available for sale, they really didn’t know what to expect. But it was love at first sight not only for the property, but the…
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In The Jeans
April - May 2009Mistrust in the financial markets is prompting changes in the way we think and behave. Work is no longer the measure of a man. instead, more are asking, “Does he know how to live?” Gents will find in denim’s DNA, born of heavy labor that crossed into leisure, a simpatico 21st century global partner. Denim…
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Spring Breeze
April - May 2009Fashion Editor: Yu Shing Ting Photographer: Leah Ball Model: Chelsey Sponsler Makeup/Hair: Christine Gardner
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