HONOLULU Magazine November 2007

Letters

Site Staff,

...on geometry, Dorie-Ann Kahale and cheap eats.

The Power of Partnerships

Mira Allen,

The Maui Coastal Land Trust brings together many in the name of conservation.

Band Together

Site Staff,

This month kicks off a round of marching band festivals in the islands, culminating in the 28th Annual UH Rainbow Invitational.

9 Most Endangered Historic Sites in Hawaii

Michael Keany,

This annual list, compiled by the Historic Hawaii foundation, in cooperation with the State Historic Preservation Division, selects some of Hawaii's most endangered historic places.

Looking Back

A. Kam Napier, editor,

History comes alive, in this issue and in the Islands.

Jump-start Your Day!

Kathryn Drury Wagner,

Have trouble getting into gear in the morning? Crank up your routine with these men’s grooming products.

Name Over?

Kathryn Drury Wagner,

Many of the world’s great cities—Vancouver, London, San Francisco, New York—have places called Chinatown. I’m proud Honolulu is one of them.

Val's Way

Lavonne Leong,

Honolulu gets the first look at an international tribute to the icon of postwar Hawaiian architecture.

Turning Trash to Treasure

Jenny de Jesus,

Two friends venture into the vintage furniture market.

Potted Pleasures

Aimee Harris,

Turn drab spaces into compact, low-maintenance sanctuaries.

The Greater Good: Life Lessons from Hawaii's Leaders You’re Feeling Sorry for Yourself Local luminaries in business, the arts and government - people such as Edgy Lee, Constance Lau and David Carey - talk story about pivotal moments in their…

The Violent Offender Registry

Edited by Michael Keany,

In the upcoming legislative session, state Sen. Will Espero will sponsor a bill that would establish a public registry for convicted violent offenders, similar to Hawaii’s existing sex offender registry.

Take-Out Trash

Danny Simon,

Styrophobia is one reason you shouldn't feel guilty about that plate lunch.

Whatever Happened to Bumpy Kanahele?

Joseph Udell,

The once-combative sovereignty activist practices a less controversial way to help his people.

Liquid Roots

Sheila Sarhangi,

The third generation of the Ho family shows no signs of getting out of the surf.

Kim Binsted

As told by Sheila Sarhangi,

Earlier this year, the UH Manoa scientist joined six others in a four-month Mars simulation project on a remote island in the Canadian Arctic.

Bones of Contention

Ronna Bolante,

Nearly 20 years ago, the State Historic Preservation Division was created to guard Hawaii's history in the face of rapid development. Today, Hawaiian activists, archaeologists and even developers say it's not doing its job.