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A Lifetime of Art

Satoru Abe opens a permanent collection for his work
At 82, Satoru Abe considers himself a little too old to be an artistic nomad, moving from gallery space to gallery space, at the mercy of landlords and rising costs of rents.
He thought he’d found a lucky spot when he moved into a church-owned space at 888 [...]

October-November 2008 | Nadine Kam | 0 comments | Continued
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20 Years Of Roy’s

How acclaimed Hawaii chef Roy Yamaguchi created an empire built on respect
Picture this: It’s 1988, and in an office building somewhere in Honolulu, a shy young chef has come to ask an architect’s advice. Hearing his proposal, the architect reaches across his desk for the phone and makes a call.
“There’s some guy here in my [...]

October-November 2008 | Jo McGarry | 0 comments | Continued
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Art Advisers

Choose the right pieces for your business with Fine Art Associates
For centuries, art collections have tended to separate life’s winners and losers, and even among corporations, it’s easy to see who has the resources to invest in what some might deem a non-essential endeavor, by simply looking at the amount of artwork on view in [...]

August-September 2008 | Nadine Kam | 0 comments | Continued
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Tailor Made

With Ralph Lauren’s made-to-measure program, the man can make the clothes
In 1968 an ambitious young man named Ralph Lifschitz quit his job at Brooks Brothers, borrowed $50,000 from friends and family, and created a line of ties named Polo - it was the beginning of a fashion empire of unparalleled proportions. In 1969, Polo expanded [...]

August-September 2008 | Joey Calderone | 0 comments | Continued
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Suited For Success

Al Tomonari of Neiman Marcus shares business and personal philosophies
Style is an expression of individualism mixed with charisma.”
That statement from fashion publisher John Fairchild is an apt description of Al Tomonari, vice president and general manager of Neiman Marcus. The town’s best-dressed businessman is a reflection of the brand he represents. He is classy, elegant, [...]

August-September 2008 | Susan Sunderland | 0 comments | Continued
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GREEN LIVING

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 own land [...]

June-July 2008 | Darlene Dela Cruz | 0 comments | Continued
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Meet Peter Lik

Australian photographer finds art in Hawaii and nature
You may find him roaming the beaches of Maui, climbing the mountains of Colorado or scouring the deserts of Australia on a quest to take the perfect picture. He is sometimes spotted in his straw cowboy hat and a sleeveless vest, but also can be found in a [...]

June-July 2008 | Matt Tuohy | 0 comments | Continued
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Showtime!

HOME THEATER ROOMS TAKE VIEWING TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL
Trying to compare Glen Watase’s home theaters to the multimillion-dollar multiplexes of today isn’t fair… to the multiplexes.
For starters, the multiplexes are still showing movies on film, a product even your grandmother no longer uses, while Watase’s JVC DLA-RS1 projects a digital image in 1080p, providing [...]

June-July 2008 | Chad Pata | 1 comment | Continued
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