Lauren Cheape is a wonderful addition to the legacy of Ms. Hawaii. She is personable and talented. Bright and precious. Winner of Miss Hawaii!
Lauren Kealohilani Cheape – Miss East Oahu
Talent: A jump rope routine to the song " Great Balls of Fire" by Jerry Lee Lewis
Hometown: Mililani, Oahu
Major: Film Production and Minored in Business and Japanese
Platform: C.A.R.E. Collegiate Athletes Reaching Everyong; a program that was started that uses student athletes to encourage youth to stay in school, stay active, and live healthy lives
Waikiki Convention Center For: Miss Hawaii 2011
We happened to meet Lauren one day at Long’s. Lauren was very approachable. Kamalei was totally blown away. She got to meet a wonderful person who is a great role model for the youth of Hawaii.
Here are some tips to keep in mind when you are hiking in Hawaii. First, know where you are going. Get a map or talk to someone who knows the trail you will be taking.
Look for trails that are well marked and accessible. A charged cell phone and a small emergency kit, with band-aids, antiseptic and insect repellant is essential. The cell phone will come in handy in an emergency.
Here is a huge hiking tip: stay on the trail. This is essential advice. Never leave the trail. Do not wander off into the brush. Walking off the trail in Hawaii, even for a short distance, can be very dangerous. Even deadly. You need to stay on the trail at all times.
Wear a hat and put on plenty of sunscreen. You need to be careful of the Hawaiian sun. Make sure you protect your skin with a good sunscreen. And always, wear a hat.
Another important tip is to make sure you have brought enough water for your hike. Water is essential for all Hawaiian hikes. Hiking in even the most pleasant weather, can be strenuous. You want to make sure you are hydrated and have enough water with you. When in doubt make sure you bring an extra bottle of water.
You also want to make sure you have the correct clothing. When it comes to hiking gear, one of the most important pieces of gear that you will come across are hiking boots or hiking shoes. Hiking shoes are not only comfortable, as they are designed for hiking trail terrain, but they can also be used as a safety tool. With strong support for your feet and your ankles, hiking shoes and boots can help reduce your risk of injury in the event of a slip or a small fall.
A hiking stick is another piece of hiking gear that you may want to think about buying or brining along with you. Hiking sticks can be purchased from sport stores, but hiking sticks can also be found by scavenging through your backyard. Hiking sticks are not only nice because they look neat, but they can also help you keep your balance.
Make sure you have packed rain gear for your next hiking adventure. Remember that it can rain in Hawaii without notice. It is always best to be prepared. Bringing rain gear such as a poncho will make you ready for any wet situation.
And remember to make sure you let someone know you where will be hiking. This is an important step you can take to ensure you can be found if you get into trouble on your hike.
Aulani, the new Disney Resort in Hawaii is completed and ready to take reservations.
Here is a time lapse video of how the resort was completed:
Here is the original Press Release describing Aulani,
KO OLINA, Hawaii (July 22, 2010) – Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawai’i, will begin accepting reservations for hotel rooms and vacation packages Aug. 2, 2010, through the Walt Disney Travel Company.
Aulani is scheduled to welcome its first guests on Aug. 29, 2011.
“Aulani will represent a new way for every member of the family to enjoy a vacation in Hawaii,” said Djuan Rivers, vice president of Aulani. “It is designed so that parents, children and guests of any age can find their own kind of fun and relaxation. Families will experience the island in ways they might never have discovered before.”
With age-specific programming planned for ages 3-10, tweens, teens, adults and the entire family, there will be something for everybody. From pool parties with Disney characters to excursions into the rainforest and surf to learning how to prepare Hawaiian cuisine with local chefs, days and nights will be filled with the magic of Disney in the beautiful setting of Hawaii.
Introductory room rates start as low as $399 per night. Guests may choose from a variety of room options, including ocean or garden views.
The resort, built adjacent to a crystal-blue lagoon and a white-sand beach, features 359 hotel rooms and 481 two-bedroom equivalent Disney Vacation Club villas. Rooms are housed in two 15-story towers with commanding views of the ocean, mountains and magnificent grounds. On-site are two restaurants, a wedding lawn and a conference center, and extensive water activities, including a feature pool, 900-foot tube-floating watercourse, wading pool, body slides, sunset-facing hot tubs, a quiet adult pool, a snorkel lagoon and a conservation pool. Aulani will also include a signature kids’ club – Aunty’s Beach House – where kids can explore Hawaiian culture through fun and games (including interactive touch table games) and arts and crafts. They can also enjoy the enchanted fireplace, “make it rain” in order to start movie time, and enjoy many other experiences created just for them.
Aulani is located on the western side of Oahu, upon 21 acres of oceanfront property in the Ko Olina Resort & Marina development. The resort is located 17 miles from Honolulu International Airport and features convenient access to a 330-slip marina and a Ted Robinson-designed 18-hole championship golf course.
To make a reservation at Aulani or to learn more about the resort, guests may visit www.disneyaulani.com or call 866/44-DISNEY.
WHILE McGARRETT SITS IN PRISON AWAITING TRIAL FOR THE MURDER OF THE GOVERNOR, DANNY BRINGS HIM A SURPRISE VISITOR TO HELP CLEAR HIM, ON THE SECOND SEASON PREMIERE OF "HAWAII FIVE-0," MONDAY, SEPT. 19
Terry O’Quinn Recurs as Lt. Commander Joe White, McGarrett’s former SEAL Instructor; Richard T. Jones Recurs as the New Governor, Lt. Governor Sam Denning; and William Sadler Guest Stars as John McGarrett
“Ha’i’ole*” – While McGarrett sits in prison awaiting trial for the murder of the governor, Danny brings him a surprise visitor to help clear him. Meanwhile, Kono is suspended for the force, pending an internal investigation, on the second season premiere of HAWAII FIVE-0, Monday, Sept. 19 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Terry O’Quinn (“Lost”) recurs as Lt. Commander Joe White, McGarrett’s former SEAL instructor; Richard T. Jones (“Judging Amy”) recurs as the new governor, Sam Denning; and William Sadler (“Shawshank Redemption”) guest stars as John McGarrett.
*Ha’i’ole is Hawaiian for “Unbreakable”
SERIES REGULARS:
Steve McGarrett……………………………………… Alex O’Loughlin
Danny “Danno” Williams………………………………….. Scott Caan
Chin Ho Kelly…………………………………………. Daniel Dae Kim
Kono Kalakaua…………………………………………….. Grace Park
Dr. Max Bergman……………………………………………. Masi Oka
GUEST CAST:
Jenna Kaye………………………………………………. Larisa Oleynik
Kamekona……………………………………………………. Taylor Wily
Lt. Commander Joe White………………………….. Terry O’Quinn
Wo Fat………………………………………………….. Mark Dacascos
Makoto……………………………………………………… Allan Okubo
Victor Hess…………………………………………….. James Marsters
Lt. Governor Sam Denning……………………….. Richard T. Jones
Yard Guard………………………………………………. Spam Laupola
Warden………………………………………………………. Erik Passoja
John McGarrett…………………………………………. William Sadler
Sheriff……………………………………………………… Melvin Andres
Will Ling………………………………………………….. Jomar Miranda
Wo Fat Bodyguard…………………………………………. Egan Inoue
Detective Chan…………………………………………. Keo Woolford
Businessman…………………………………………………….. Jay Freis
The Honolulu Boy Choir………………………………….. Themselves
WRITTEN BY:………… Peter M. Lenkov and Paul Zbyszewski
