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Kava at Eat the Street in Honolulu

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Eat the Street is one of the premier dining experiences in Honolulu. This is a gathering of dozens of food trucks and portable food vendors that takes place once a month.

The food is in a word amazing. There are all kinds of different tastes from Inferno’s Wood Fired Pizza to ribs, lox, bagels, korean-mexican fusion food,  and even deep fried twinkies. The food is all over the map. The various explosive flavors are memorable and enticing. If you go once, you will want to return again and again.

In addition to all of your food groups, you will also discover hidden secrets, available to those who seek them out.

One of the Secrets was a full on Kava Bar right in the middle of all of the food vendors.

According to Wikipedia: 

Kava or kava-kava (Piper methysticum) (Piper: Latin for ‘pepper’, methysticum: (Latinized) Greek for ‘intoxicating’) is a crop of the western Pacific.

The name kava(-kava) is from Tongan and Marquesan;[1] other names for kava include ?awa (Hawai?i), ava (Samoa), yaqona (Fiji), and sakau (Pohnpei).

The roots of the plant are used to produce a drink with sedative and anesthetic properties. Kava is consumed throughout the Pacific Ocean cultures ofPolynesia, including Hawaii, Vanuatu, Melanesia and some parts of Micronesia. Kava is sedating and is primarily consumed to relax without disrupting mental clarity.

Kava is one of the oldest methods to relax in Hawaii. The unique properties allow it to be to used to take care of ones body and alleviate stress. The most important features of kava is the ability to relax while at the same time helping to enhance thought functioning.

One of the best places to experience Kava is through: KavaBoy. You can visit visit their website, and learn about Kava, right here.

In an effort to discover more, I spoke with Sarah, of KavaBoy.

Here is what she said:

 

You can learn more about Kava in Kava: Medicine Hunting in Paradise: The Pursuit of a Natural Alternative to Anti-Anxiety Drugs and Sleeping Pills

Respectfully submitted,

Albert Grande, Clerk and Bottle Washer
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Classic Hawaii Five-O Theme

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For those to young to remember, before the current Hawaii Five-O, there was another Hawaii Five-O.

From Wikipedia, we learn:

 

 

The origianl series starred:

For twelve seasons, McGarrett and his team hounded international secret agents, criminals, and organized crime syndicates plaguing the Hawaiian Islands. With the aid of District Attorney and later Hawaii’s Attorney General John Manicote (played by Glenn Cannon), McGarrett was successful in sending most of his enemies to prison. One such Mafia syndicate was led by crime family patriarch Honore Vashon (played by Harold Gould), a character introduced in the fifth season. Most episodes of Hawaii Five-O ended with the arrest of criminals and McGarrett snapping, "Book ’em." The offense occasionally was added after this phrase, for example, "Book ’em, murder one." In many episodes this was directed to Danny Williams and became McGarrett’s catchphrase, "Book ’em, Danno."

This is probably one of the most recognizeable theme songs ever recorded:

Claim your own part of history: Hawaii Five-O – The Complete First Season

Hawaii Five-O: The 12th and Final Season

 

Ms. Hawaii 2011: Lauren Kealohilani Cheape

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 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. 

Keep up the great work that you do Lauren!

 

If you are visiting Hawaii check out: Frommer’s Hawaii Day by Day  

 

 

Pet’s Discount Hawaii Needs Your Help

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I received an email from Ricky Baker of Pet’s Disocunt. 
 
It was a sincere email, asking for support for Pet’s Discount.
 
Here it is:
 
 
To our valued customers of all Pet’s Discount stores,
 
Due to the economic conditions that have existed in Hawaii and the United States over the last 2 years, Pet’s Discount was forced to close it’s doors at Market City on December 12th.
 
Our plan is to continue providing affordable pet products, services, and pets to our Hawaii customers. To accomplish this, we have scheduled the closures of our Hawaii Kai and Kaneohe locations over the next 2 weeks, as well. Although we do not have a date as of yet, Waikele may be next.
 
This is a very difficult time for our company and all of it’s employees, having been in Hawaii as a locally owned and operated business since 1994. It is disappointing to us that we cannot serve customers that live in these areas as we have in the past.
 
Having said that, we believe that consolidating our operations will enable us to provide you with an even better selection of products in the remaining stores, our Bougainville Warehouse location and, for the time being, in Waikele. We are taking steps to bring in more dog and cat foods, supplies, and services to these stores to make the trip worthwhile for all of our customers, regardless of where they live. And as always, we guarantee the lowest prices.
 
How can you help?
 
If you are receiving this email, then you have been a our customer, or have requested to receive information about our company via our email alert program. We solicit all of you…help keep a locally owned and operated business open! Come shop at Pet’s Discount Waikele, or come shop with us at our Warehouse in Bougainville – but come shop with us now! Ask your friends to shop with us. Ask your family and co-workers, too. Ask them all to help us spread the word. Feel free to forward this email, as well. We will follow this up with other alerts and notices that refer to saving Pet’s Discount, so please look for them.
 
Regardless of what happens to our Waikele store in the next few weeks, we thank all of our customers that have shopped in our stores since 1994. We thank you for the opportunity to have met you and your pets and we thank you for our employment that your support has allowed for us to enjoy in Hawaii for so many years.
 
Mahalo and we hope to see you soon.
 
Ricky Baker
COO/CFO
Pet’s Discount
 
I was moved by Ricky Baker’s email. I wrote and asked if there was anyway I could help.
 
Here’s what he said:
 
Any help you can give us in our efforts would be deeply appreciated!.  Wish I could compensate you for the help, but just can’t afford to.
 
You are welcome to use any of the info on the site, in my email, or on our Facebook page in any thing you want to get the word out about our remaining stores.
 
Thanks so much Albert!
 
Ricky Baker
 
 

If there is anyway you can help support one of our local businesses here in Hawaii, please visit them on-line or in person. If you need a pet or pet supplies, here’s where to go:

Pet’s Dscount

http://petsdiscount.com/

Pet’s Discount also offers a Mail Order Department for Neighbor Islands and the Mainland.
If you live off Oahu and would still like to place an order, please call us at 1-(877) PET-DISC.
We would be happy to help you!

Shop at Pet’s Discount Waikele

808-422-5763
Toll Free: 1-877-PET-DISC
Fax Us: 808.422.5913

Pet’s Discount 
4384 Malaai Street 
Honolulu, Hawaii 96818

 Thank you, very much!

Sincerely,

Albert Grande
The Pet Promoter

Here is a wonderful video of a sunrise in Hawaii.

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Here is a wonderful video of a sunrise in Hawaii.

If you are on a Hawaii vacation this is well worth the effort

There are two perfect times on the Islands…. Sunrise and Sunset.

The colors are stunning. Many pastels wash over the landscape with the beginning of the day.

Things just smell different. And it seems different. It reall is the crack between the world of night and the world of light.

This video is a stunning look at the earliest ligh in Hawaii.

Enoy.

 Mahalo nui loa….

This is one of the real secrets about Hawaii that happens everyday. Get up and enjoy a sunrise. Your life may never be the same.

Experience, Aloha.

Jack Johnson, A True Hawaiian Treasure

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Listen.

Even, if you don’t like Jack Johnson, you gotta love the guy.

First, his music is infectious. He has a wonderful sound. His music grows on you.

Start listening to one of his tunes and you can’t seem to get it out of your head.

He freely shares his music. And that is a great concept.

As a matter of fact, he allows people to tape his concerts. He likes the idea of spreading his music virally. This is the same attitude as the Grateful Dead. So in a way he is carrying on that tradition.

He oozes the aloha spirit. He cares about Hawaii and the people of Hawaii. He promotes Hawaii every chance that he gets. He freely shares the stage with other performers. He is extremely generous.

He also cares very much about the environment. He has done many benefit concerts to help create environmental awareness. Many, many.

Here is something you may not know about him: he donates all the money he makes on tour to charity. Every penny is donated.

On top of everything else, he is very humble. He isn’t real comfortable with being famous.

As I said, you gotta love this guy.

Here is a taste of his music:

Thanks, Jack!

You are a true Hawaiian treasure. I look forward to saying thanks to you in person. And I’m sure I will.

Mahalo nui loa,
albert grande

Hawaiian Swell Surf Photography for the Islands

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Surfing with Hawaiian Swell.

Surfing with Hawaiian Swell.

The Hawaiian Swell team is on a mission. They are at the beach every day shooting their own unique vision of the Islands. They take pictures of the waves. They take shots of surfers.

Hawaiian Swell Surf Photograhy for the Islands

Hawaiian Swell Surf Photograhy for the Islands

They are lifestyle photograhers. Hawaiian Swell will take pictures anytime, any place of anyone. Whether you are sponsoring a surf event or you want to capture your own special moments in the ocean, give them a call. They push the limits of digital photography.

You can discover some of their incredible ocean shots on the Internet. Visit Hawaiian Swell at their website: Hawaiian Swell

A Pride of Lions

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This is video of Chinese New Year 2009 in Hawaii.

I shot this video while watching the parade there.


Video from Hawaii Secret Dot Info

Thousands Turn Out for the New Year’s Celebration in Chinatown
Chinese New Year is a time of celebration for Chinatown in Honolulu. The parade draws dozens and dozens of Lion dancers.

Thousands of spectators line the streets in Chinatown. 2009 was an exceptional celebration.

We were a few of the thousands watching the parade.

We had a wonderful time. We are definitely going back next year.

I would love to know how other cities celebrate Chinese New Year. Is it as spectacular as Hawaii?

Aloha,
albert grande
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Hawaii from the Lonely Planet

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Visit with The Lonely Planet as they conjure up images of Hawaii.

Incredible surf, sunsets and amazing people.

The home of the Aloha Spirit.

Millions of visiotrs experience the warmth of the sun and the magic that is Hawaii.

Come visit the land of rainbows. Experience the magic.

Check out this Hawaii gift, Macadamia Nuts:

Thanks for visiting,

With warm regards,

Albert Grande
Hawaii Secret Dot Com

Discover Hawaii Vacations Here…

Charlie’s 2005 Custom Harley-Davidson Motorcycle

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Charlie loves his Harley-Davison motorcycle. He loves to ride. He put over 20,000 miles on the bike just by riding around the island of Oahu.

Charlie has created a wonderful custom motorcycle. He’ll tell you he has put on lots of chrome and used many off the shelf parts. He also created a custom floorboard and hand grips made out of Koa Wood. Total cost of this Custom Harley Davidson, about: $30,000.

Here is the custom floor board. Note the inlay of the koa:

Custom Koa Floorboard from Harley 2005

Charlie also takes his bike to the outer Islands. It’s not unusual for him to pack up the Harley and ship it over to Maui for a weekend of cruising around the Island.

Charlie has taken lots of pride in creating this bike. You can get up close here.

Watch the video, below:

Here is a picture of the custom Koa hand grip:

Koa handgrip for 2005 Custom Harley

And if you are out on your Harley, make sure you have the right stuff on your feet.

tabasco.com (McIlhenny Company)

Born to Ride with Aloha,
Albert Grande
Hawaii Visitor Information
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Free Sunshine in Hawaii: For Real….

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The following is a taste of some of the different sights around Hawaii created by Hawaii Web Man.

He showcases some of the most amazing attractions in Hawaii including some great views of the lava flows on the Big Island. There are many great hawaiian activities. You will be amazed at the great activities on Oahu.

Please come to our Island paradise and visit.

Here is the show:

You can find incredible travel information at this website:

Hawaii Secret Dot Info. Discover tarvel advice, where to go and what to see.

Hawaii has many different dimensions.

Aloha,

Albert Grande
Somewhere in Hawaii