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AlohaWorld eNewsletter - Early March 2009

Hawaii on the Net

Actor Kim likes to get lost with a good burger
Now he's part-owner of a Kahala eatery where he can have one his way
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20090222/LIFE/902220303/

Father Damien will become Hawaii's first Catholic saint in October
Hawaii will soon have its first Catholic saint, Father Damien. Pope Benedict XVI announced plans for the ceremony to take place in October at the Vatican.
http://www.khnl.com/Global/story.asp?S=9885399 

Hawaii Filipino WW2 vets to get compensation for their service
With a pen stroke, President Obama not only signed a multi-billion dollar stimulus package, he also kept a promise made by a president long ago.
http://www.khnl.com/global/story.asp?s=9901041 

Where are they now? Glenn Medeiros
Glenn Medeiros was just 16 years old, when he won the Brown Bags contest with the song "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You."
http://www.khnl.com/global/story.asp?s=9915180 

HTA Expected To Reach Pro Bowl Deal
Board Rejected 2 Previous Offers From NFL
http://www.kitv.com/money/18836447/detail.html 

The Search for Signs of Hawaiian Life
http://www.starbulletin.com/news/20090228_hawaiian_life.html

Tonga petroglyphs hint at Isle link
Carvings uncovered by erosion are similar to those found in Hawaii
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20090302/NEWS23/903020319  

AW SPONSOR
Hawaii City - your island connection
http://www.hawaiicity.com

Aloha from Hawaii City!

Hawaiian Birthstone Jewelry – Enjoy custom made Hawaiian rings, pendants and bracelets with your birthstone placed inside the flower engraving:
http://www.hawaiicity.com/jewelry/birthstones/ 

Hawaiian Jewelry Pendants – Beautiful plumeria and hibiscus flower pendants in both 14k gold and silver. Hawaiian hooks, pineapples, whale tails, dolphins and custom pendants with your name on them:
http://www.hawaiicity.com/jewelry/pendants/ 

Hawaiian Bone Hook Necklaces & Shell Jewelry – Hand made necklaces, anklets, bracelets and earrings from bone, puka shells, coconuts and kukui nuts:
http://www.hawaiicity.com/shopping/hawaiian/ 

March Hawaiian Jewelry Contest – This month we are giving away a beautiful 14k gold 5 plumeria flower pendant. Stop by and enter the contest here:
http://www.hawaiicity.com/contest.htm  

AW UPDATE
Mainland Hawaiian Events
http://alohaworld.com/events

Upcoming Events
http://alohaworld.com/events

Kalani Islander Reunion & Practice - Gardena, CA
Dates: February 21, 2009 - June 20, 2009, Saturday

Hula Lite Workshop - Arlington, VA
Dates: March 7, 2009, Saturday

Halau Kaleilehua O'Panaewa - Kumu Noelani McIntosh (Ho'ike) Share the Aloha Spirit - Burbank, CA
Dates: March 14, 2009, Saturday

Sons of Hawai'i Scholarship Benefit Lu'au - Gardena CA
Dates: March 14, 2009, Saturday

Local Blend performs contemporary Hawaiian music - Carson, CA
Dates: March 15, 2009, Sunday
 


Check for details on these events on  http://alohaworld.com/events
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Kama`aina Careers
http://www.kamaaina-careers.com/

Jobs in Hawaii
Kama`aina Careers

Has been recently contacted for the following positions in Hawaii

  • Sr. IT Applications Architect- Oahu
  • Sr. IT Data Center Manager-Oahu
  • Product Manager-Oahu Sr.
  • Manager, Customer Operations/Construction- Hawaii (Big Island)
  • Sr. Systems Engineer- Oahu
  • Research Associate-Biology, Chemistry, Soil Science, Agronomy- Kauai
  • Research Scientist- Agronomy-Kauai

Other positions are available.

Register for free with Kama`aina Careers at www.kamaaina-careers.com to have your resumes forwarded for these jobs and others.

If you’re not looking for a job, tell your friends and family to register and list you as the resource. You could be eligible for a referral bonus!

Kama`aina Careers
Bringing Hawaii’s Talent Home
www.kamaaina-careers.com

AW OHANA
National Pacific Islander Educator Network (NPIEN)
http://npien.com

NPIEN SPRING CONFERENCE April 2009 in San Jose
NPIEN's Northern California Chapter will hold its first conference, “Our Sea of Isles: Strength Through Culture,” on April 25, 2009 at the Evergreen Valley College (EVC) Campus, 3095 Yerba Buena Road San Jose, CA 95135. Visit the Home Page on the NPIEN website for registration information and sponsor information. Workshop strands include Career Development, Financial Aid, Technology, and Culture. The Holiday Inn Silicon Valley is the official hotel of the conference. Sponsors are Evergreen Valley College Action Council (DAC), Asian/Pacific Islander Resources for Excellence (ASPIRE), and the Pacific Islander Student Club. Jet Blue flies from the Long Beach Airport to San Jose.

HOW ABOUT AN AD ON NPIEN’S WEBSITE! Only $25 for a business card ad, $100 for a website link. Contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it We offer economic hardship discounts.

MENTORS SOUGHT to speak at NPIEN’s Career Day and Mentoring Programs. If you are in the Los Angeles Area and would like to work with our Pacific Islander students, contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it     

AW SPONSOR
EastCoastTropics.com

http://eastcoasttropics.com/

Candy Lei is fun to receive and easy to make! Use our Candy Lei Tubing
to create your own one-of-a-kind candy lei.
Perfect for party favors, luaus, birthdays, and graduation.
http://eastcoasttropics.com/hawaii_candylei.html 
 
Save big time on discontinued Tropical Hand & Body Lotions!
3/$12 while they last!
http://eastcoasttropics.com/hawaii_lotion.html

AlohaWorld.com members get an additional 10% discount
Use code "alohaworld2009" at checkout.
 
Delivery anywhere in the USA.
Orders of $250 or more get 10% off entire order.

Wholesale inquiries welcomed.
http://eastcoasttropics.com
To keep updated on new products at East Coast Tropics, check out Da Blog at:
http://eastcoasttropics.blogspot.com

AW OHANA
Hula Association of the Midwest
http://www.hulamidwest.com

Aloha Kakou,

As the Midwesterners are thawing out from da cold, we would like to announce our --

"1st Annual Chicago Hawaiian Jam"
May 3rd 2009 2pm-6pm
The Little Sisters of the Poor Auditorium
2325 Lakeside, Chicago, Illinois.

  • Come kanikapila with us! Live Hawaiian dance, music, food, door prizes.
  • Hawaiian cooking contest, make your bes recipe and enter.
  • Partial proceeds will go to the Little Sisters of the Poor.

Also, keep the date open!!!! "Hawaiian Hula Days 2009" workshop is scheduled for Aug 7-9, 2009 with return of "Makaha Sons" in concert!

Flyers to be posted on the site soon. www.hulamidwest.com   

AW UPDATE
Lost Ohana Album
http://alohaworld.com/lostohana

Meet AlohaWorld's newest and updated "Lost Ohana" who have just been found!

  • Candi
    From Pahoa now living in San Diego CA Pahoa School 1988

Click here to see these latest additions. http://alohaworld.com/lostohana/

If you are "lost" and want to be "found" ... you're welcome to submit your photo for AlohaWorld's "Lost Ohana Album". It's fun! If you're camera shy, feel free to just come and take a look. Who knows? You just might recognize someone you know! 

AW SPONSOR
Rutts Hawaiian Cafe
http://ruttscafe.com
You are invited to the Hawaiian Rutt’s Café.
Wear your Rutt’s T-shirt on Tuesdays and get a free upgrade to
King Size when you buy a Regular Size Bowl or Plate.

Come and visit us and taste our ONO LOCAL FOOD!
Los Angeles Location
12114 Washington Blvd.
CA 90066
Ph# 310 398 6326
Or
West Covina Location
1420 South Azusa Ave.
CA 91791
Ph# 626 917 3200

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE @
www.ruttscafe.com

For information about our Catering Menus
We are able to cater your small intimate parties up to your large
 full buffet service parties (weddings, luaus, reunions, etc…)

Take Advantage of Our Catering Specials

Serve 25 for only 130.00
($4.99 per person)

½ Sheet BBQ Chicken
½ Sheet Kalua Pork
½ Sheet White Rice
½ Sheet Chow Fun
½ Macaroni Salad
24 Grilled and Buttered
Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
12 oz Teriyaki Sauce

Serve 50 for only $209.50
($4.19 per person)

1 Full Sheet BBQ Chicken
1 Full Sheet Kalua Pork & Cabbage or Kalua Pork
1 Full Sheet White Rice
1 Full Sheet Chow Fun
1 Full Macaroni Salad
48 Grilled & Buttered
Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
24 oz Teriyaki Sauce

*Prices and specials are subject to change without notice*

AW UPDATE
Ono Recipes
http://alohaworld.com/ono

Aunty Aloha gives special Mahalos to the ohana who contributed wonderful local style recipes since the last enewsletter.

  • Li Hing Mui Pineapple
  • Savory Buttered Spam Musubi w/ onions

You can still find the latest additions to the Ono Recipes site --  http://alohaworld.com/ono/  under "Latest Additions"..

Latest Recipe Reviews

Ono Kamaboko Dip
Review By: Maryta Reyes
I made this recipe in my food service class in high school...til this day, I love it!!
http://alohaworld.com/ono/viewrecipe.php?id=1051230129

Adobo Chicken and Pork
Review By: Cireena
I want to make this recipe, but I need to know how much water to use.
http://alohaworld.com/ono/viewrecipe.php?id=1097084174

Oven Kalua Pork with Fresh Spinach
Review By: Mokihana White
Some ono! I use a whole bottle of liquid smoke though. Great recipe and all the spinach reminds me of the lu'au leaves from back home. Broke da mout' dis one!
http://alohaworld.com/ono/viewrecipe.php?id=1097616563

Orange Cream Sickle Cake
Review By: mike
Great recipe!. My family and friends love it!.
http://alohaworld.com/ono/viewrecipe.php?id=1118292692

Rita's Portagee Sausage Pork & Beans
Review By: K. Fernandez
I made this for dinner when all we had in the fridge was Portuguese sausage and it was quick, easy and ono! I didn't put bacon, used regular sweet Chinese mustard, and added Worcestershire sauce and ginger powder. My fams loved it, much mahalos : )
http://alohaworld.com/ono/viewrecipe.php?id=1133366765
 

Aunty Aloha also invites you to submit RECIPE REVIEWS for those recipes you have tried and love. It is a great way to share aloha with the "virtual" AlohaWorld ohana. Simply find your favorite recipes and click on the Review This Recipe link.

In the mean time, if you have a local style island recipe to share make sure you drop it off with Aunty at the AlohaWorld's Ono Recipe site!

AlohaWorld is all about SHARING ALOHA!

 

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