Honolulu Star - Bulletin back issues from September 2008:
Lasting Legacy
Sep 01, 2008; ... PORTFOLIO Eugene Sakurada, Molokai Brian Sato has graced the pages of "Portfolio" numerous times with his gorgeous fine-art photography. But for all the creativity and personal gratification those works afforded, it is another effort -- an enduring, evolving ...
Obituaries
Sep 01, 2008; ... June Hiroko Arakawa Aug. 27, 2008 June Hiroko Arakawa, 84, of Honolulu, a retired Maryknoll High School librarian, Japanese language school instructor and Japanese language program radio announcer, died. She is survived by sons Thomas and John, brothers Henry and David Arakaki, ...
Shining Stars
Sep 01, 2008; ... SHINING STARS The Hawaii People's Fund and Hawaii Community Foundation recently awarded grants totaling more than $70,000 to 15 community social justice groups. Recipients include Abled Hawaii Artists, Ahu: The Hawaii Journal of Education, Friends of the Ko'olau Clubhouse, ...
Palau's leader champions environment
Sep 01, 2008; ... A whacking from his grandfather with a bamboo pole when he was 13 taught the president of the Republic of Palau a lesson he has turned into a global message for environmental protection. "I came upon a water hole with a whole group of red snappers, so one by one I was spearing all these ...
Balloons take to sky for volcanic gas study
Sep 01, 2008; ...High-altitude balloons are being used to measure the volcanic gasses that are erupting from the Halemamau crater. Here, the balloon is launched over Kilauea's volcanic gases. Volcanic gases erupting from Kilauea's Halemaumau vent were measured and tracked with high-altitude balloons ...
Newswatch
Sep 01, 2008; ... COURTESY MAST PHOTOGRAPHY INC. / 2007 Roz Savage tests her boat, the Brocade, in San Francisco Bay near Sausalito, Calif., in preparation for her first attempt to row across the Pacific Ocean. Pacific rower nears Waikiki Roz Savage, who is trying to become the first woman ...
Goliath intrigues UH scientists
Sep 01, 2008; ...Researchers, including some from the University of Hawaii, have discovered a new species of fish, a grouper that reaches more than 6 feet in length and can weigh nearly 1,000 pounds. This newly discovered species can be found roaming the tropical reefs of the Eastern Pacific Ocean, according to ...
Project whips up fears
Sep 01, 2008; ...Lanai resident Sam Shin, right, shown seated with friends outside the Blue Ginger Cafe, is worried about the impact a proposed wind farm could have on game hunting. Shin said hunting is not only a lifestyle on Lanai, but also a means of income for families who house visiting ...
Hurricane has delegates shifting their priorities
Sep 01, 2008; ... REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION STORY SUMMARY | READ THE FULL STORY [http://starbulletin.com/2008/09/01/news/story02.html#full] ST. PAUL, Minn. » Uncertainty gripped the Republican National Convention yesterday in this city 1,000 miles up the Mississippi River from New Orleans, ...
Higa deemed not insane
Sep 01, 2008; ... STORY SUMMARY | READ THE FULL STORY [http://starbulletin.com/2008/09/01/news/story03.html#full] The insanity defense for the man accused of tossing a 23-month-old baby from an H-1 freeway overpass this year has suffered a setback. Court-appointed psychologist Stephen Gainsley ...
Evacuations orderly as storm nears
Sep 01, 2008; ... HURRICANE GUSTAV MAYRA BELTRAN Vaughn Mordenti, owner of B Street Bar and Restaurant on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, watched the clouds over the French Quarter yesterday as Hurricane Gustav approached the Louisiana coast. STORY SUMMARY | READ THE FULL STORY ...
Da Kine
Sep 01, 2008; ... ENTERTAINMENT End of WWII recalled aboard USS Missouri The annual ceremony marking the anniversary of the end of World War II takes place at 8:45 a.m. tomorrow at the Battleship Missouri Memorial, marking the exact time in 1945 that the Instrument of Surrender was signed aboard ...
Digital Slob
Sep 01, 2008; ... Don't say I didn't warn you. Weeks ago we learned about a pilot project for a metered Internet, a tiny Time Warner test program that began capping broadband use for customers in Beaumont, Texas, based on how many gigabytes they download. Well, come Oct. 1, what amounted to little ...
Cel Shaded
Sep 01, 2008; ... It's become a bit of a running joke between tag-team partner in fandom Wilma J. and I to point and giggle every time news catches our attention about some hot anime property being screened in theaters for a limited engagement before heading to DVD. That's because, with several movies ...
Flashback
Sep 01, 2008; ... COURTESY BOB PEAK ESTATE ABOUT THE ART: This image of Jack Lord by the late illustrator Bob Peak ran on the cover of TV Guide in September 1971. Peak was a renowned designer of movie posters whose work also appeared on magazine covers such as Time and Sports Illustrated (view examples at ...
Crescendo
Sep 01, 2008; ... After a three-month music drought that has left many fans parched, the Honolulu Symphony opens its season with a magnificent all-Brahms weekend. Two concerts featuring legendary pianist Andre Watts and Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 2 promise to go a long way to satisfying the thirst of music ...
Funaki will start
Sep 01, 2008; ... WARRIORS FOOTBALL After leading Hawaii to two scoring drives late in a loss at Florida, junior Inoke Funaki will get a shot to start at quarterback when the Warriors face Weber State on Saturday. Inoke Funaki: Kahuku alum elevated to starting quarterback for ...
Bruins bruise Wahine
Sep 01, 2008; ... NCAA WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL [http://starbulletin.com/2008/09/01/sports/artwahine2a_large.jpg] JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARBULLETIN.COM [mailto:JAQUINO@STARBULLETIN.COM?subject=http://starbulletin.com/2008/09/01/] Aneli Cubi-Otineru of Hawaii put a kill past UCLA's Ali Daley ...
Warrior Replay
Sep 01, 2008; ... WARRIORS FOOTBALL Chosen and described by the Star-Bulletin's Dave Reardon 1. Too high The Setup: Hawaii 0, Florida 0, 1:48 remaining, first quarter, Hawaii ball, second and 10 at Florida 27 The Play: SB Aaron Bain is open near the goal line, but Greg Alexander's ...
Warriors must regroup fast
Sep 01, 2008; ... WARRIORS FOOTBALL Hawaii's Erik Robinson, bottom, and Jameel Dowling tackled Florida's Brandon James. The buildup grew through spring practice, summer workouts and fall camp. But with a highly anticipated visit to Florida now history, the Hawaii football team doesn't ...
Further Review
Sep 01, 2008; ... This week we learn if a team that just lost 56-10 can look past its next opponent. How does traipsing a quarter of the way around the world to get shellacked at Florida affect this Saturday's date, with a team that drew 5,182 for its home opener? It may be hard for you and me to ...
Hawaii Beat
Sep 01, 2008; ... Swanson medals twice in Spokane Honolulu's Melinda Swanson doubled up in gold medals Saturday, one of four Hawaii Tenri judokas to medal at the USA Judo Fall Classic National Championships in Spokane, ...
Sports Scores
Sep 01, 2008; ... Today CYCLING HBL Start the Week Off Right Ride: 9 a.m., Kahala. RUNNING Runners Route: 5:30 p.m., Kapiolani Ave. SOCCER Ohana Hotels and Resorts No Ka Oi Tournament: Hawaii vs. Denver at Waipio Peninsula Soccer Stadium, 4 ...
Television & Radio
Sep 01, 2008; ... Today BASEBALL - PRO TIME TV RADIO Giants at Rockies 9 a.m. 1420-AM Orioles at Red Sox 1:05 p.m. 1420-AM Padres at Dodgers 2 p.m. FSPT BASKETBALL - WNBA Lynx at Sparks 4:30 p.m. FSW FOOTBALL - COLLEGE Fresno State at ...
Talkin' trash with worker Keoni Rosario
Sep 01, 2008; ... HAWAII AT WORK John "Keoni" Rosario IV is a heavy-equipment operator for Waste Management Inc., which operates the county landfill at Waimanalo Gulch in Kapolei. He's been working there for 15 years. Above, Rosario sat last week in the air-conditioned cab of one of the company's ...
Tech View
Sep 01, 2008; ... All of us have observed scenarios like these: » A driver veers blindly into your lane and you're forced to quickly move to avoid a collision. » You see someone blithely running a red light. The common denominator? The offending drivers had a cell phone plastered to their ...
Business Briefs
Sep 01, 2008; ... NATION E-tailer offers low shipping rates NEW YORK » With gas prices high and consumers stretching shopping dollars, competition is heating up online for deals - and a discount retail site hopes to fan the flames by shipping orders for $1.95. Chicago-based Enable Holdings ...
Celebrate the success of Hawaii's athletes
Sep 01, 2008; ... HAWAII athletes earned unprecedented global recognition in August, and a parade on Labor Day is a fine way to celebrate. Numerous medal victories at the Summer Olympic Games in Beijing and the second Little League world championship in four years are accomplishments deserving of great ...
Cellular research holds promise for diabetes
Sep 01, 2008; ... SCIENTISTS have found a way to transform an adult cell to another type with a different function within a living animal, a promising development for eventual treatment of intractable human diseases and physical damage. The discovery also mutes the heated political and ethical debate ...
Gathering Place
Sep 01, 2008; ... The labor unity celebration today raises optimism about what might be happening in Hawaii among the trade unions. However, this Labor Day we are faced with a number of situations that call the prestige and power of unions into question, and whether or not the labor movement - long ...
Letters
Sep 01, 2008; ... Palin pick exposes Democrats' fear Do-nothing Rep. Mazie Hirono's criticism of the McCain VP choice - "Palin brings the same out-of-touch conservative thinking of the past eight years ... nothing maverick about either one of them" -is hilarious (Star-Bulletin, Aug 30). Hirono is ...
Gathering Place
Sep 02, 2008; ... Sen. Daniel Inouye is pressuring the California Institute of Technology and the University of California to build their giant Thirty Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea instead of in Chile, a drier site preferred by many astronomers. To mollify native Hawaiians, Inouye wants Caltech and UC to fork over ...
Gustav provided a successful response to hurricanes
Sep 02, 2008; ... Hurricane Gustav hammered the Gulf Coast with heavy rain and forceful winds, but the region was relieved of the level of devastation that struck New Orleans three years ago. The storm resulted in a successful test run of preparedness that was largely absent during Katrina and was a reminder that ...
Letters
Sep 02, 2008; ... Obama seems to be ashamed of Hawaii One thing was missing from Barack Obama's acceptance speech in Denver, the word "Hawaii." Hawaii wasn't even mentioned in his 10-minute biography video. Obama is clearly ashamed and doesn't want people to know he's from Hawaii. Hawaii Democrats ...
Closing Market Report
Sep 02, 2008; ... By Jeremiah Marquez Associated Press HONG KONG » Stocks fell around the world yesterday, led by Asian exchanges, as concerns about a slowing global economy weighed heavily on the markets. Oil prices declined sharply as Hurricane Gustav weakened, but investors were still waiting ...
Business Briefs
Sep 02, 2008; ... HAWAII Salvation Army closing Kalihi site The Salvation Army will close its thrift store in Kalihi effective Sept. 15 due largely to declining income from sales of donated items as well as the rising costs of maintaining the property. With its closure, plans are under way ...
Television & Radio
Sep 02, 2008; ... Today BASEBALL - PRO TIME TV RADIO Angels at Tigers 1 p.m. FSW Padres at Dodgers 4 p.m. FSPT TENNIS U.S. Open 8 a.m. USA U.S. Open 4 p.m. USA TALK SHOWS The Bobby Curran Show 6 a.m. 1420-AM The Rob and Russ Show 6 ...
Living on the edge
Sep 02, 2008; ...Wes Zane, co-owner of Caliente Del Sol and Good to Grill in the Safeway Kapahulu retail center, poses for a portrait in his Mexican eatery, which features chairs decorated with family silverware. You might call Wes Zane of Laughing Gravy Restaurants a bit crazy - or ...
Sports Scores
Sep 02, 2008; ... Today HIGH SCHOOL BOWLING OIA West: Mililani vs. Aiea, Waialua vs. Kapolei, Nanakuli vs. Leilehua, Radford vs. Pearl City, Waianae vs. Waipahu, 4:30 p.m., matches at Schofield Barracks. RUNNING Runners HI Weekly Run: 5:30 p.m., Dixie Grill. Runners ...
Further Review
Sep 02, 2008; ... Greg McMackin picked up the phone one day in 1999 and the Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator found himself talking to the University of Utah athletic director. It looked like the Utes were going to lose their head coach, Ron McBride, to Hawaii. How would McMackin like to succeed his former ...
Sports Notebook
Sep 02, 2008; ... DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARBULLETIN.COM Hawaii running back Daniel Libre has a high ankle sprain, but he wants to play against Weber State on Saturday. By Brian McInnis bmcinnis@starbulletin.com Helmet-to-helmet contact was announced as a point of emphasis among NCAA ...
Hawaii Beat
Sep 02, 2008; ... JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARBULLETIN.COM Hawaii's Nicole Mikula was blocked by Denver's Kelli Breidenbach during the Pioneers' 2-1 win over the Rainbow Wahine yesterday. » Full story HAWAII Rainbow Wahine pick up a spot » Complete polls Hawaii moved ...
Da Kine
Sep 02, 2008; ... A WEEKLY DOSE OF HULA COURTESY HYATT REGENCY The Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa is offering free cultural activities from 4:30 to 6 p.m. every Friday in front of the waterfall in the Great Hall. Tahitian drums and dancing will proceed lessons in lei making, hula, ...
Pilares returns to backfield
Sep 02, 2008; ... WARRIORS FOOTBALL Kealoha Pilares will move from slotback to running back for the Warriors this week. » McMackin wants a review of hit on Wright-Jackson [http://starbulletin.com/2008/09/02/sports/notebook.html] Kealoha Pilares will return to an old, yet familiar role ...
Denver drops Rainbow Wahine to 0-2 for first time since '96
Sep 02, 2008; ... WAHINE SOCCER Hawaii's Chelsea Deptula, right, collided with Denver's Taryn Hemmings while going for the ball during first-half action of yesterday's soccer match. The Pioneers won 2-1. Different day, same problem. For the second time in as many games this season, the ...
Authors reap profit of Net working
Sep 02, 2008; ...John Carter addresses a seminar at the Maui Writers Conference with advice on how to take a concept and capitalize on the Internet marketing possibilities. Personal coach, consultant and author Sam Horn stood in front of the small but packed room at the Ala Moana Hotel at the Maui ...
Obituaries
Sep 02, 2008; ... Lillian Yasuko Brown Aug. 13, 2008 Lillian Yasuko Brown, 89, of Hawaii died in Kaneohe. She was born in Huelo, Maui. She is survived by son Robert "Bob" Takushi, sisters Jean Fukumoto and Ethe Correia, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Monday at ...
Shining Stars
Sep 02, 2008; ... SHINING STARS The University of Hawaii has awarded 30 students with Regents and Presidential Scholarships. 2008 Regents Scholars are Brandon Chang, Christopher Foo, Megan Kira, Erica Wang, Pearl City High School; Milly Chang, Kyle Nakasuji, Edison Lau, Roosevelt; Ryan ...
Sunset showcase
Sep 02, 2008; ...Screenwriter Robert Moresco, in blue, and his daughter, Amanda, left, screened their new film, "The Kings of Appletown," at Sunset on the Beach on Saturday. Joining them were Georja Skinner, chief officer of the Creative Industries Division of the state Department of Business, Economic ...
Newswatch
Sep 02, 2008; ... Musician's stolen guitar turns up A stolen custom-made guitar is back in the hands of Grammy award-winning slack-key artist Ledward Kaapana, his wife said yesterday. The guitar was stolen from a car in the parking lot of the Likelike Drive-Inn on Aug. 25 at about 3 p.m., and ...
On The Scene
Sep 02, 2008; ... NOZUKA PLAYS THE MUSIC HALL: Justin Nozuka talked with emcee Maleko of Star 101.9 after his midafternoon concert Thursday at Clear Channel Hawaii's Road Runner Music Hall. Nozuka entertained an audience of contest winners with solo renditions of six songs from his debut album, "Holly," and a ...
Agency can check on mother's care
Sep 02, 2008; ... what's the law Question: I am trying to locate and contact my 82-year-old mother. She is in a care home on Oahu, but I am unable to find out where. My sister has "taken charge" of my mother's care, and has been flashing around a supposed power of attorney that is likely invalid ....
Gene raises odds of long life
Sep 02, 2008; ..."Most people my age would get into the starting block and never be able to get up," says Chuck Yogi, 89. A lifelong runner of Okinawan decent, Yogi's mother lived to 102 and his father to 98. "If worrying made you live longer, I would do it, but it doesn't help so I never do," he says. Here, ...
GOP solicits Gustav assistance as convention gets under way
Sep 02, 2008; ... Republicans: Conventioneers watch storm First lady Laura Bush, left, looked on yesterday as Cindy McCain, wife of Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., addressed the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn. The threat of Hurricane Gustav in Louisiana has ...
Leilehua's go-to guy
Sep 03, 2008; ... HIGH SCHOOL REPORT Leilehua coach Nolan Tokuda says Edieson Dumlao is a receiver in a fullback's body. The senior is committed to bringing the defending state champion Mules back to the state tourney. There's more than one way to help a team. Leilehua's Edieson Dumlao ...
Funaki takes it all in stride
Sep 03, 2008; ... WARRIORS FOOTBALL Hawaii quarterback Inoke Funaki was run out of bounds by Florida cornerback Jacques Rickerson during the second half on Saturday in Gainesville, Fla. Inoke Funaki knows there's a bit of attention that accompanies the role as Hawaii's starting quarterback, and ...
Top football teams won't budge
Sep 03, 2008; ... HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS » Te'os are players of the week [http://starbulletin.com/2008/09/03/sports/story03.html#teo] Punahou retained its hold on the No. 1 spot with 22 first-place votes in the Star-Bulletin High School Football poll. Leilehua (nine first-place votes), ...
Wahine face new tests, old friends
Sep 03, 2008; ... WOMEN'S COLLEGIATE VOLLEYBALL To set the record straight, yes, Hawaii was out of rotation during Set 4 of Sunday's volleyball match against UCLA. The point gave the Bruins a 19-14 lead and, though the Rainbow Wahine came back to serve set point four times, UCLA went on to win 30-28 to ...
Try Zaffron's curry at Kapolei event
Sep 03, 2008; ... THE ELECTRIC KITCHEN The sunset event, on Oct. 4 at the Ko Olina Resort and Marina, offers all-you-can-eat food, and all-you-can-drink wine, beer and beverages. Until Sept. 15, tickets are selling at a $5 discount. Drop the kids off at the Kids Zone for food and games; check out ...
By The Glass
Sep 03, 2008; ... One aspect of winemaking that I find most interesting is the number of grape varieties that can produce tasty, unique wines. One winery-generated quiz noted there are over 10,000 grape varieties, with a little over 1,000 suitable for good wines. Although chardonnay, pinot noir, merlot ...
Warriors' inside man
Sep 03, 2008; ... WARRIORS FOOTBALL » Funaki keeps it real [http://starbulletin.com/2008/09/03/sports/story04.html] » Roberts replaces Dowling as starting cornerback [http://starbulletin.com/2008/09/03/sports/notebook.html] This time a year ago, Alex Gerke was in Utah barking at Weber ...
Wood Craft
Sep 03, 2008; ... COURTESY WANDA KING James Gandolfini married Deborah Lin on Saturday. James Gandolfini, 46, the main man in HBO's "The Sopranos" crime family series, married Hawaii's Deborah Lin, 40, a former model, in a short and sweet ceremony at Central Union Church on Saturday. The ...
By Request
Sep 03, 2008; ... I am a lousy zester. Don't have the patience or the steady hand to get at the essence of a citrus peel without cutting into the bitter white pith. When I see a recipe that calls for zest or peel in any amount overteaspoon, I turn the page. It has long been my belief that the world would be a ...
Da Kine
Sep 03, 2008; ... Afternoon tea supports literacy Take tea while supporting literacy at "Words About Me," 4 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Waioli Tea Room. The benefit for at-risk children will include afternoon tea, student performances and a silent auction, hosted by the Learning for a Lifetime ...
Charlie Trotter and Ming Tsai lead list of chefs at Roy's gala
Sep 03, 2008; ... If you're primed for a bit of extravagance, chef Roy Yamaguchi can help. He celebrates the 20th anniversary of his original Hawaii Kai restaurant with a pair of events featuring an all-star roster of chefs. Coming to town to mark the occasion are chefs Charlie Trotter, Nobu Matsuhisa, ...