City & Lifestyle

The Culture of Films

October - November 2010

Western audiences have “discovered” Asian filmmakers in Honolulu – and fallen in love with them – for nearly 30 years.

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My Favorite Dish

August - September 2010

Island notables share the best thing they ever ate Jalee Fuselier Miss Hawaii 2010 “The best thing I ever ate was poke from Kahuku Superette on the North Shore of Oahu. Every chance I get, I go to this small country store and get a bowl of hot rice and fresh, cold poke from the…

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Men in Hawaii History

June - July 2010

“Just take your time – wave comes. Let the other guys go – catch another one.” — Duke Kahanamoku, surfer Our features start off with an homage to legendary men who have enriched Hawaii with their presence. These figures in film, TV, music, business and more called the world’s attention to the many possibilities available…

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Speed Racer

October - November 2009

Get in gear with Ferrari and Mario Andretti driving schools Some think that race car driving is not a tough sport, since the driver is seated and the car is doing all the work. But as one race car driving instructor said, “Anybody can get into a car on a long straightaway and jam the…

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Mr. & Mrs. Smith

June - July 2009

Live the ultimate action fantasy at spy school There’s an inexplicable, guilty allure to a life of brazen gun-toting, stealthy motive-deciphering and slick high-speed car-handling. James Bond, personifed in 22 epic films since 1962, proves the enduring human captivation with covert missions and trumping enemies – men and women can’t resist the glamour of secret…

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Sullivan Estate

April - May 2009

A 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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GREEN LIVING

June - July 2008

Emphasizing agriculture on Kauai’s newest real estate development Luxury homes, sustainable practices and a 14-acre rodeo park seem somewhat incongruous on paper. Under the Kauai sun, however, these things come together in Kealanani, an innovative agricultural and residential community. “Kealanani’s purpose is to preserve Kauai’s rural heritage where homeowners can enjoy natural goodness from their…

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