Archive for August - September 2009
MADAGASCAR
August - September 2009Discover the island’s spectacular wildlife and unique natural beauty Guy stopped short in the middle of the trail. “Watch out!” he exclaimed. My feet slid to a stop on the steep, muddy track. Guy bent down slowly, hand outstretched. I couldn’t see anything but mud and leaves on the trail. His right hand gently swept…
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Audi R8
August - September 2009Entering the ultra-performance car league With the introduction of the super high-performance exotic R8, Audi has literally moved into almost every automotive niche. Now Audi dealers can satisfy virtually everyone from the economy car customer (albeit with some flair) to the thrill-seeking driver. Fresh from a number of wins at Le Mans and other major…
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Art In The Family
August - September 2009Americo and Eva Makk celebrate a career of fine painting Americo Makk was studying at the Academy of Fine Art in Rome more than 50 years ago when he spied a pretty girl playing with children in a courtyard and was smitten by her gentle grace. Pointing her out to his school friends, he announced,…
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Play like a Champion
August - September 2009Get in gear with the latest equipment for golfing The PGA Championship this year returns to Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn. The last time the PGA visited Hazeltine was in 2002, when then unheralded Rich Beem held off Tiger Woods to win, celebrating on the 18th hole with a victory dance inspired by…
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Michael Kors
August - September 2009The always-in designer opens a new Ala Moana boutique The general public became acquainted with Michael Kors in 2004, when the witty, ebullient designer made his debut as one of three regular judges on the television fashion competition Project Runway. But fashion enthusiasts have followed Kors’ work since 1981, when, after successfully working for other…
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Pampered Friends
August - September 2009Spa treatments and luxury accommodations keep local dogs happy and healthy A new wind from the gods is starting in Hawaii and spreading to the world – or at least that’s the meaning behind the name of the newly opened Di Ventus Hotel and Spa for dogs on Keeaumoku Street in Honolulu. Local entrepreneurs Kosei…
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Edible Gardens
August - September 2009Hawaii gardeners share how they grow fresh and flavorful foods at home For most people in Hawaii, it’s easy to drive to the market to buy food. But the freshest, tastiest produce can be right at your doorstep if organic edibles are included in your landscaping, as it is at the Big Island home of…
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Sumptuous Skin Care
August - September 2009Beauty products get a tasty dose of food extracts and antioxidants The antioxidant and nutritive properties of fruits and vegetables work miracles inside the body, so it’s not a stretch to imagine they may have benefits that work when absorbed into the skin, as well. These days, a stroll past cosmetic counters reveals blends made…
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Perfectly Fit
August - September 2009Exercise and diet tips for men to maintain a healthy look and lifestyle You wouldn’t dare leave a limited edition sports coupe sputtering in the driveway overnight and expect to take a scenic drive along the coast the next morning, would you? So why fuel your body with greasy fast food that only leaves you…
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Around the Table
August - September 2009Lyle Fujioka shares his life story of food, wine and good company Lyle Fujioka’s career in wine could perhaps be said to have begun when he slipped under the table after consuming one glass of red. It was not an auspicious start. But as history tells us, Fujioka went on to become one of the…
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