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Aloha For Tsunami Kids Of Japan
Children from the Tohoku region of Japan and their chaperones stop at Diamond Head during a visit to Hawaii last winter as part of the Rainbow for Japan Kids program | Photo courtesy Rainbow for Japan...
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A Workout For Folks On The Go
I used to be one of those gym rats who loved to work out. So, what happened? Well, I still love to exercise, but I just don’t have the time to. Between work, two young kids, house chores and errands,...
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Spartan Race Debuts At Kualoa
The final obstacle in the Spartan Race is a couple of guys with pugil sticks Photo from Spartan Race The popular Spartan Race is coming to Hawaii Aug. 17 at Kualoa Ranch. “It is our first time in...
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The Most Colorful Run In Hawaii
The popular Run or Dye 5K is coming to Hawaii Sept. 2 from 9 to 1 p.m. at Aloha Stadium, and event organizers have partnered with Aloha United Way to offer runners and volunteers an opportunity to help...
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Bucket List Boxing Champ
Dr. Alan Nomura after winning the Ringside World Championship. Photo courtesy Alan Nomura Honolulu dentist Alan Nomura always has been physically active, but it wasn’t until this year, at age 56, that...
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Custom Sport-specific Glasses
Licensed optician Joe Kibler takes digital measurements for prescription glasses | Natalie Walker photo Oakley at Ala Moana Center has relocated a few stores ewa makai of the mall, and now has an...
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Tips For Maintaining Good Posture
Even thought I’m an adult, my mother still points out all the things I do wrong, including my posture. It’s almost like a greeting. Instead of “hello,” it’s “stand up straight.” I know the criticism is...
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A Best Friend’s Precious Gift
Rusti Gephart (right) with best friend Kelley Niide, who was surrogate mother for Rusti’s daughter Averi | Nathalie Walker photo When Rusti Gephart gave birth to her first baby Sydni on Thanksgiving...
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Insights From A Global Cruise
On Mother’s Day 2012, Alice Woods boarded her 38-foot sailboat True Blue III and left Oahu for a 14-and-a-half-month sail around the world. The journey started with Woods and two other women, Anne...
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Sending Kids Off To Surf Camp
Alika Winter teaches his 5-year-old daughter Tiana to surf. Photo courtesy Tanya Winter Alika Winter, founder of Soljah Clothing Co. and event promoter of the raging Soljah parties of the ’90s, always...
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A Fitness Fundraiser For The Cure
San Shoppell, Jim Favalora, trainer Kyle Higa, trainer Glenn Philhower, Jenny Chanhpheng, and Maritza and Lei Yamada at Egan’s Fit Body Bootcamp’s Ala Moana Beach bootcamp held Saturdays | Lawrence...
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Yoga By The Pool For Mental Health
Dorian and Lehua Wright | Leah Friel photo Power Yoga Hawaii and The Modern Honolulu host a daylong yoga festival, Poses emPOWER, Oct. 26 at the hotel’s Sunset Pool. The event runs from 7:30 a.m. to...
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Jumping, Leaping With Precision
Keith Mylett of Precision Parkour does a parkour move known as a kong vault over a box that’s more than 3 feet tall | Leah Friel photo Ever dreamed of becoming an American Ninja Warrior or your...
View ArticleThe Many Benefits Of Aikido
Hawaii Ki Federation celebrates 60 years of aikido in Hawaii with a special public seminar Friday, Nov. 15, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Jodo Mission Social Hall (1420 Makiki St.). Hosted by Lokahi Ki...
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Jiujitsu Gets Hold Of Five-O Star
Egan Inoue and Alex O’Loughlin. Chrissy Lambert photo When Hawaii Five-O star Alex O’Loughlin moved to Hawaii, he met MMA champion Egan Inoue and quickly discovered a passion for jiujitsu. “BJJ (Brazil...
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Over The Edge For A Great Cause
Starting my 31-story rappel down the Sheraton Waikiki for Special Olympics Hawaii | Leah Friel photo I’m a pretty adventurous person – I’ve gone para-sailing, jetpacking, flew in a wind tunnel, went...
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Countdown To A Pedestrian Ticket
Pop quiz: You want to cross the street, and see this signal. Do you: A) Enter the crosswalk and take your time getting to the other side, even if the countdown hits zero while you’re still crossing. B)...
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The Latest In Skin Care At Nordstrom
More than 450 people gathered early morning Nov. 16 at Nordstrom Ala Moana for its popular semi-annual Beauty Trend Show, highlighting the latest and greatest beauty trends, tips and products for fall....
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Helping Make Wishes Come True
Fourteen-year-old Precious Rivera gets her wish to be a princess. Photo from Kulana Malama Fourteen-year-old Precious Rivera made a wish to be a princess, and last Friday that wish came true. Dressed...
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Hawaii Athletes Descend On Cozumel
There were at least 40 triathletes representing Hawaii at the Dec. 1 IRONMAN race in Cozumel, Mexico. Some of them are pictured here, along with their supporters. Rick Keene photo When Lori McCarney...
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