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calling for support in protecting Northwestern Hawaiian Islands!

2008-06-27T21:05:16Z

I haven't sent a message out like this before, So I do hope that the petition will be accesible to those who will help. I am but one woman, and I may not be able to save the world, but maybe WE can, so here's to each of us playing our small part in conserving our Natural IDentity. The NWHI urgently need our attention and recognition, as their fragile state of existence may be undermined by proposals to increase tourism, fishing, and development. Below is an excerpt from the site ~~~www.kahea.org~~~, the Hawaiian-Enviornmental Alliance, summerizing what the NWHI represent, as far as history, living life, and our future.

"THE NORTHWESTERN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS are a network of coral reefs, islands, atolls, and shoals that arches through the Pacific for 1,200 miles northwest of the Main Hawaiian Islands. These prehistoric landmasses are the oldest parts of the Hawaiian archipelago. Celebrated in stories of creation as the place where Hawai‘i began, these ancient islands are often described as the kupuna, or ancestors, of the Main Hawaiian Islands and their survival as one of the earth’s last remaining large-scale coral reef ecosystems is a critical issue for the Pacific region and the entire planet. The Northwestern Hawaiian Islands ecosystem contains over 3.5 million acres of some of the world’s oldest living coral colonies and encompasses tremendous biodiversity. More than 7,000 marine species have been recorded in the NWHI among them, the endangered Hawaiian monk seal, endangered and threatened sea turtles, reef fish, bottom fish, sharks, corals, anemones, jellyfish, mollusks, sea grasses, algae and over 14 million sea birds."

This is a delicate eco-system as it is, so please find out more at the above site, and if you are feeling the importance of your small part, please sign the petition and send the message along, I truly appreciate your time. Below is attached another letter encouraging us all to get involved. Mahalo nui!

R.Prairie

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Hi!

I just added my name to the steadfast call for the strongest possible protections in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and I am hoping you will too. It's shocking, but true, that the recently established Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument are under threat.

Despite eight years and 100,000 public comments in support of FULL conservation, the current draft of the Monument Management Plan proposes increased tourism, inappropriate research, and allows military activities with no mitigations. The Northwestern Hawaiian Islands deserve a better plan that does not allow any further human footprint on this sacred, fragile region.

I hope you'll join me and many others in calling for a better plan. It just takes a few seconds: please click and add your name!
[url=http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/2699/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=24500]No Human Footprint on the NWHI[/url]

Mahalo!

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Mahalo!

2008-05-26T19:49:17Z

Thanks again to Anthony! It was good to meet Mateo and Eric. Bummed that I didn't get to meet Rosy and Erin. My stay on the Big Island was wonderful, in many ways. Ecstatic Dance looks like a great experience. My mind was not into it, but I appreciate the invitation, and I hope to return to it, in the future. Returned to Oregon refreshed and renewed. Thanks to all who helped make my stay memorable!

Aloha!

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RAS SPARROW CD RELEASE PARTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-05-19T23:21:28Z

The Daily Bread is the official band of the Eco-Ark Project. http://tribes.tribe.net/ecoark
Support local indepentdent music.

COME GET IRIE WITH RAS SPARROW & DAILY BREAD AT THEIR CD RELEASE REGGAE PARTY AT SHAKA’S IN PAHOA ON SATURDAY, MAY 31ST!!!!!
$7 COVER @ THE DOOR. MUSIC STARTS @ 9:30PM.

Check out a sample at http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=87599736

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Road Runs

2008-05-19T00:21:32Z

Any 10k's or 8k's, on the Big Island, May 20-24?

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Petition to "STOP BOMBING BIG ISLAND OF HAWAI'I".

2008-05-15T00:42:28Z

This petition was brought to my attention over the "Care 2" social network. I do not know if non memebers will be able to get in to sign, since my computer goes there automatically, so if someone who tries it can leave some feedback if there are any difficulties or solutions, it would be a great help. The promo copy came as follows...

I have just read and signed the petition: "STOP BOMBING BIG ISLAND OF HAWAI'I".

Please take a moment to read about this important issue, and join me in signing the petition. It takes just 30 seconds, but can truly make a difference. We are trying to reach 1000 signatures - please sign here: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/stop-bombing-big-island-of-hawai39i

Once you have signed, you can help even more by asking your friends and family to sign as well.

Mahalo Nui Loa

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URGENT ACTION!! We need you to send email a copy of this right NOW!

2008-05-13T07:37:35Z

If we have ANY hope of burning the phoenix at Rebirth 2008 we NEED the
community to come together RIGHT NOW to make Mayor Harry Kim change
his mind and grant us a burn exemtion. They are telling us that we can
NOT burn the phoenix based on an emergency proclamation banning all
outdoor fires. The Mayor can give us an exemtion but will not give us
the time of day as we are nobodys.

We NEED you the community to send in a mass of emails (please
personalize to your liking but hit on the same points) to help them
understand just how much the community is invested in the burning of
the phoenix.

Time is running out, please send this in to Mayor Kim at cohmayor@co.hawaii.hi.us
RIGHT NOW! Thank you for your help, with your input we might actually pull this
off.

Here is the email we need you to send (please personalize it and
delete everything above it, thank you):

Aloha Honorable Mayor Kim,

I am a participant in the annual Rebirth festival in Pahoa. I have
learned recently that the centerpiece of the event, the ceremonial
burning of the phoenix, may be prevented by your emergency
proclamation prohibiting non-cooking fires.

The ceremonial burning of the phoenix has a lot of meaning to me. It
is the culmination of an event that has:

-Brought me closer to my neighbors and community
-Helped to support local art and artists
-Become a boon to a economically troubled part of the island

The ceremonial burning of the phoenix is the formal end to Rebirth.
Without it I leave empty and unfulfilled. Please grant a burn exemtion
to Rebirth 2008 so we can continue our tradition.

Mahalo nui loa for your time and kokua,

Your Name

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Big Island Trail Running

2008-05-11T15:31:56Z

Any 5 - 10 mile trail runs?

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2 days to Rebirth 2008 Deadlines!

2008-04-29T08:47:02Z

Planning on going to Rebirth 2008?

April 30th is the final deadline for:

-Volunteer Registration
Go to: http://www.kapilina.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=24&Itemid=83
Copy the application form into an email, fill it out, and email it to: hawaiivolunteers@kapilina.org

-Themecamp Registration
First you have to be registered with the website, click on "Register" underneath "Login" in the left hand menu at www.kapilina.org.
Then go to: http://www.kapilina.org/index.php?option=com_fabrik&Itemid=79
Ignore that it says the deadline is March 31st and fill in the online form, then click submit.

-Art Grant submissions
Go to: http://www.kapilina.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=32&Itemid=85
Copy the application form into an email, fill it out, and email it to: hawaiiart@kapilina.org

-Low income ticket applications
Go to: http://www.kapilina.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=50&Itemid=86
Copy the application form into an email, fill it out, and email it to: hawaii@kapilina.org

You have 2 days left to submit your applications, only those submitted by the 30th will be considered. We have gotten a lot of applications so far and there is going to be some great art at Rebirth 2008. Let's see what you procrastinators out there can do too!

For all the information you need about Rebirth 2008 and Ka Pilina go to www.kapilina.org.

The Ka Pilina Interactive Arts Society, Inc. (501c3)
hawaii@burningman.com
www.kapilina.org
http://kapilina.tribe.net/

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The Last Maui Intensive Eva!

2008-03-16T21:37:20Z

Here is everything you want to know....... I suggest that you print it out, or at least grab a Mai Tai as you read.... :-)

THE LAST MAUI INTENSIVE

Greetings Everyone,
Thank you all for your patience while awaiting the details for the Last Maui Intensive. Herein is everything you’ve been waiting for!

WHEN

July 14 - 20, 2008
There IS class on both July 14 and 20, so the last day to arrive on Maui and get settled is July 13. And please don’t plan to depart earlier than July 21. Thank you! (Mahalo!)

WHERE

At Sarala Dandekar’s home studio in Makawao Town, on the island of Maui, in the state of Hawaii, USA. Directions will be provided to you once you are registered, as this is a private home with a dance studio. For Sarala’s family’s privacy only registered attendees may know the location. Thank you for your understanding.

INSTRUCTORS and SUBJECTS

for full bios and class descriptions, please scroll or click here:

* Sarala Dandekar will share her incredible, vast knowledge of Odissi Classical Dance from the Temples of Orissa in East India through basic steps and posture, mudras (or hastas, which are the beautiful and meaningful hand gestures of Indian Dance), padas (foot positions) and storytelling dances. Sarala has grown up since the tender age of 3 immersed in the dances of India, living, learning and performing in India and the rest of the world all of her life.

* Elizabeth Artemis Mourat will teach us Turkish AND Other Rromany (“Gypsy”) Dances, culture and tradition, and show over 30 years’s worth of irreplaceable video footage of Roma from many countries, along with her own expert narration. She has not had the opportunity to show all this footage in one place yet until now, so don’t miss this super-rare chance to learn about these illusive people as they are “in the wild” and doing things they already don’t do anymore in today’s rapidly changing world, caught by Artemis’s own cameras during her many research ventures abroad for this purpose.

* Kajira Djoumahna will teach material for all skill levels from her own groundbreaking Format for ATS (American Tribal Style) BellyDance, complete with finger cymbal training and the opportunity to become Certified to teach her Level One Format - just plan on staying an extra 2-3 days after the Intensive for this, and let her know ahead of time that you’re planning on this optional addition to your dance training resume`.

CONTACT

To contact Kajira for this purpose or any other, you can phone (24 hours): 808.891.8891 or email Kajira in care of her husband, Chuck: mauimobilemusic@aol.com - please put “For Kajira” in the subject line so he doesn’t miss your email, thanks!

Please note that we will both be out of state from May 4 - 25, 2008 for Tribal Fest in Northern California. Kajira will also be out of the country March 6 - 11 and June 17 - 27, to Canada and Taiwan, respectively. Mahalo for your patience.

TUITION

$495 per person will cover all classes and video showings! There are no group outings planned this year, but brochures for fun things to do will be provided for your time off and while out of the dance studio. This fee covers ALL classes and material presented in this Intensive. Due to the very small class size, there can be no discounts for Hawaii residents this year.

IMPORTANT!

PLEASE NOTE that there are only 13 (THIRTEEN) SPACES TOTAL for The Last Maui Intensive! TOTAL! That’s right! You will NOT be in a crowded classroom, trying to see what’s going on. You WILL receive individual attention from all three teachers. ALL of your questions will be answered! This is an opportunity NOT to be missed! = :-D

ITINERARY

July 13, 2008
Last day to arrive on Maui, get checked in to your vacation home rental and settled.
There are no hotels on this side of the island. Look for rentals in Makawao, Paia, Kuau or Upcountry. Many dancers enjoy staying at Peace of Maui on Haliimaile Road. I recommend it for those on a budget. We also love Mama’s Fish House very much - it’s not as modestly priced, but it’s well worth it, and has some “good deal rooms” if you book far enough in advance.

You’ll find a travel agent in the “Places to Stay” section as well. Feel free to contact Paula or Cliff instead of finding a place on your own - they know what’s up and are ready to help. They can also find you a car rental and cheap airline tickets, too!

Please scroll to “Places to Stay” for a list of vacation rentals in the area or click here:

July 14-16, 2008
Classes begin at 11:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. each day. On these dates your teachers are Sarala and Kajira, sharing the class time about half and half, with the “long half” earlier in the day, before the break. One day will start with ATS BD and the next with Odissi Dance and vice versa.

July 17 - Your day off to explore Maui! Head to the beach, for shopping, snorkeling or site-seeing. Grab brochures at the airport or pick something to do before you arrive from the list of Fun Stuff to do on Maui, further down. Have fun, be safe and see you all tomorrow!

July 18-20, 2008
Same class times as earlier in the week, from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily. Artemis and Kajira are your teachers for 2 of these last 3 days, and Artemis only for one entire day in order to show more of her priceless video footage.

Bring to Classes the following:
Water and snacks for the break, as these are long class days. You may also wish to bring a towel, notebook and pen. Bring finger cymbals to Kajira’s and Artemis’s classes as well as a hip scarf or belt.
Please do not wear super loose-fitting tops or skirts. Instead, opt for something that is form-fitting (tank or midriff tops, cholis, etc.) with dance or yoga pants so we teachers can best see your legs and posture.

Please Note
that our very first day will include a brief introduction, so we can start to get to know one another in our intimate group, and the last day will include some decompression time to recap all we’ve experienced and to say “aloha.”

HOW TO REGISTER

No matter which method you choose below, please include ALL your contact info: full legal name (and dance name if you have one), email address (I will be in touch via email) and complete telephone number, including area code or country code. Please be sure to include all the above with your registration, mahalo.

1.) The fastest way to reserve your spot is by using PayPal (there is a $5.00 per registration PayPal processing fee, so PayPal payments must total $500.00). If you already have PayPal, go to your account and click on “send money”. When it asks who to, send to: mauimobilemusic@aol.com Make sure you state in the message section of your PayPal payment that you are signing up for the Maui Intensive 3, and include all info above. (If you don’t have an account, go to: www.paypal.com and sign up for one if you like.)

2.) You may send me a check, money order, traveler’s cheques or international money order in U.S. Dollars made to:
BlackSheep BellyDance
PO Box 791000
Paia, HI 96779-1000

I suggest you send your letter via Express Mail or Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation.

3.) You also may use Western Union. Send your funds in U.S. Dollars to: Cheryl Jordan. Test Question: What? Answer: Maui Intensive. Be sure to e-mail Chuck with your transaction identification number, your name, your confirmation of the name and test questions and answer, your email address and your phone number with country code if out of the U.S. We need your full name, city and country you are from and your e-mail addy so we can pick up your funds (they ask us all that before they give us your payment).

To keep most up-to-date, keep checking and posting on the !BlackSheep, Tribal Fest,
Maui Intensive Tribe on www.tribe.net.

If you are not already on Tribe, join it by going to the web URL above. Otherwise, you can still read but not interact at: bsbd.tribe.net Chuck usually posts news there first, and all the most current info and photos appear there well before they do on my site.

It’s a great way to stay in contact and ask questions from others coming or who have been in the past, a wonderful way to find a roomie or flight companion, car rental friend, etc..

PLACES TO STAY

**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS AREA OF MAUI HAS *ZERO HOTELS*! I do *NOT* recommend staying in Kihei (about 45 minutes-1 hour each way), nor do I care for the hotels in Kahului - because they are not the best and are still 40 minutes drive one way to the studio. Anything like a hotel or timeshare will not only add extra dollars to your gas tank, to your pocketbook (as they cost much more than vacation homes), but also to your long days due to the drive.

DO NOT STAY ANYWHERE ON WEST MAUI SUCH AS LAHAINA OR KAPALUA DURING THE INTENSIVE!

Instead, our solution is to rent vacation homes! These are fully-equipped homes or cottages that usually hold from one person up to 8 on average. They are not hotels. They usually start you out with a roll of toilet paper, but you are expected to supply your own after that. You will have pillows, sheets and towels needed for the number of people in your home and the beds will be made upon arrival, after that it’s up to you.

They all have fully functioning bathrooms and kitchens so you can buy your food at Mana Foods in Paia or Down to Earth in Makawao. Many have hot tubs and great views, some even have outdoor showers as well as indoor for a true paradisaical experience! But don’t expect any maids or staff on call.

Usually there are no restaurants within walking distance on this side of the island unless you get really, really lucky. If you stay at Peace of Maui, you are not far from the world-renowned Haiilimaile General Store and its ono grinds! (Delicious cuisine!) Same for Mama’s Fish House, “yum” to both!

Feel free to find a place on your own from the suggestions below or by other means, or if you prefer to work with a travel agent, Paula is expecting you to call or email her. She’ll keep track of who is with The Maui Intensive (so please make SURE you mention you are with this group) so dancers who are traveling alone and wish to share a home with other dancers can save money.

I also suggest you get one or two cars per home, depending upon the number of people sharing it with you. Then you all can pitch in car for rental and gas, even though it has to be driven by one person only for insurance reasons.

Once the home is full, I’m sure Paula will be happy to supply you with one another’s email addies so you guys can work it out and get started knowing one another even before you’ve arrived!

Paula is also happy to find a home just for you, you and a friend, or you and your family as well. You do not have to stay with other dancers from The Intensive.

Just tell her what you need and she will handle it, or go it on your own as you like (but do rent a car on your own, too, as you really do need one here). Paula can help with packages that include airfare, vacation home and car rental as well.

Please be sure to tell Paula that this year’s Intensive is NOT at the previous ones’s location, which WAS The Studio Maui. The new location is at a private home studio in Makawao, across from St. Joseph’s church.

To reach Paula, please call her: 808.573.5669 or email her: info@koolauvacations.com Her site is: www.koolauvacations.com She is fully licensed as a Travel Agency in the State of HI, is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and manages her company with the help of Cliff Nickens.

Maui is one of the biggest vacation destinations in the world, and has been voted by Conde Nast International Magazine as “Best Island” for over 10 years. It is also the world’s number one wedding destination (we call it “getting Mauied”), so bear in mind that IT IS NEVER TO EARLY TO MAKE RESERVATIONS!!!

Many homes have multiple bedrooms and if you get together with your Tribe.net friends, troupe-mates or family, it is the best way to save money!

Also, if you have been to Maui and stayed someplace in the North Shore/Upcountry area that you liked, please post it on our Tribe (bsbd.tribe.net) so others can find it.

Keeping up on our Tribe is the best way to stay informed about this event as well as Tribal Fest.

For those of you wishing to not work with Paula or Cliff, we are suppling these links for your use as a starting point, but remember, Chuck and I have NOTHING to do with them and are not in any way involved in the booking, maintenance or anything at all to do with your privately found accommodations.

We also do not check out personally any homes from Paula, and no one has reported having a negative experience with her at all.

www.peaceofmaui.com/ - a visiting dancer friend found this place and loved it. This is the place nearest Sarala’s studio in Makawao and mentioned earlier in this text, only about a 7-10 minute car ride away. The rooms are private and lock, and have small TVs, places for clothes and beds. The bathroom is shared as is the kitchen facilities. Each room has its own section marked in the huge refridgerators as well as in the cupboards for your personal foodstuffs. It’s very safe and secure even if modest, and would be great to fill with dancers from the Intensive.

www.hawaiibliss.com - Chuck did a wedding here and says it’s amazing!

www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com/Haw....htm

www.mamasfishhouse.com/ - we all love this place! It’s right on the beach between Paia Town and Kuau Town. It will take you about 20 minutes or so to leisurely drive up Baldwin Ave. to Sarala’s studio from here. Mama’s features apartments from as low as $60 per night to fancy-schmancy homes on the beach for $475 per night. All apartments are fully self-contained and private.

Even if you don’t stay here, it’s definitely got one of the most onolicious restaurants on the island. Treat yourself to a luncheon or dinner - but make reservations in advance to avoid disappointment. Oh - the $60 per night apartments rent fast and far in advance, so don’t delay in booking your accomodations here if interested. This is where our daughter stays when she visits.

COMPLETE INSTRUCTOR BIOS and CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

* Sarala Dandekar’s Bio
Sarala Dandekar has studied and performed classical Indian dance since childhood. She received intensive training in India from Guru Jhelum Paranjape (Bombay) and Kelucharan Mohapatra, in his village in Bubaneswar, Orissa.
Since 1991, Sarala Dandekar has performed throughout the world, as a soloist in traditional performances as well as working with various dance troupes from the United States, Canada and India.
From 1996 to 1998 Sarala completed her Master’s Degree in Dance Ethnology at York University, Toronto and won prestigious research awards towards her fieldwork in India. She has presented scholarly work at several international dance conferences, and her written work is published in several dance journals and academic texts. In 1997, her collaborative choreography was sponsored by the Ontario Arts Council, the Laidlaw Foundation and Kala Nidhi Fine Arts of Canada.

In 2002 Artwalla Festival of the South Asian Diaspora and the Jacob’s Pillow’s “INSIDE/OUT” 2003 summer series with the Lasandhi Dance Theatre. In addition to classical dance workshops and cultural education programs, Sarala founded the Darshan Dance Company in 2003, a troupe that performs classical choreography and explore principles of sacred geometry, yoga asana and contemporary themes in the spirit of creative exploration.

Sarala has over a decade of teaching experience. Her classes are technically oriented towards mastering the complex physical elements of Odissi dance but also have a strong cultural component, teaching the mythology, philosophy, history and contextual meaning that is so inseparable to the dance form. Students learn basics of the North Indian musical system, raga, tala and laya. She also introduces the idea of sacred dance energy and shifting energies in the body from base to sublime, from mundane to meditative. The eye movements, hand gestures, rhythmic footwork, music and mythology take participants on a journey deeper into their own body work and spirituality while providing a unique hands-on arts education for those curious about India’s rich cultural history.

Odissi Dance Description
Cradled in spirituality, Odissi dance was originally performed in the temples of North Eastern India. Over time, this dance form has transformed and found new life on the stages of India and around the world. The weaving together of eye movements, hand gestures, rhythmic footwork, music and mythology creates a timeless monument to Indian culture.

* Elizabeth Artemis Mourat’s Bio
Artemis has been dancing, teaching and researching dance history in the United States and abroad for her entire adult life. Artemis is of Greek and Turkish descent. She fuses her love of these cultures with strong academic knowledge and excellent dance technique. She brings her spirited and articulate technique to workshops which include information on the history and cultures that generate the dances she teaches. She believes that we can all use art to build bridges across cultures.

Artemis has contributed to many publications. Extensive travel to 33 countries and intensive research into the idioms of the East, women's issues, psychology, ancient history, oriental dance, Rromany (Gypsy) dance and dance ethnology have yielded many manuscripts and articles.

She continues to produce new articles every year. Artemis has an M.A. in psychology, an M.S.W. in social work (with specialized studies in cross cultural awareness) and has done postgraduate work in dance movement therapy. She was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Society.

Her research is used by Egyptian universities, the Middle East Institute in Washington, D.C. and the Library for the Performing Arts in New York. She has lectured, taught and/or performed for Cornell University and Princeton University, National Public Radio (NPR), Voice of America and in Spain, England, France, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Canada, Japan, Greece, Turkey and in 29 states within the United States.

Artemis is a member of the Society of Folk Dance Historians. She uses her writing and her dance and history lectures to fight the racism which exists against the Roma. Her humanitarian interests extended to helping the survivors of hurricane Katrina and she received the key to the city of Lafayette for these efforts. She also continues in her efforts to have Middle Eastern dance receive the recognition and respect that every other legitimate dance form enjoys.

Rromany (Gypsy) Music, Dance and Culture Class Description
In our time together, Artemis will separate fact from fiction about Rromany music, dance, history and culture, including information about many different Rromany cultures throughout the world.
We will compare and contrast the features of the dances and music. There is ample DVD footage. We discuss the truth about Rromany culture and history and how it is quite different from the false stereotyped fantasies and biases that abound.

* Kajira Djoumahna’s Bio
Kajira has devoted her career to the proliferation of American Tribal Style (ATS) BellyDance (BD). Though skilled in many other traditional dance forms, this specialty chose her due to its “no borders” sense of creativity, its modern approach to ancient ways and its capacity to bring dancers together nearly psychically through its unique structured group improvisational dancing.

Qualifications include 8 years under Carolena Nericcio’s tutelage and as a member of her performance troupes, 2 years under Suhaila & Jamila Salimpour, almost 9 years working on her own innovations on the FCBD Format to develop the Kajira Djoumahna / BlackSheep BellyDance (KD/BSBD) Format for ATS BD (and still going), nearly a decade on Staff at the prestigious Mendocino Middle Eastern Music and Dance Camp as well as on Staff 3 years at Folk Tours Camp (learning from fellow dancer and musician Staff the whole time), training in *many* styles of Middle Eastern, Rromany and Folkloric Dance, with current cross-training under master teacher Sarala Dandekar in Odissi, a devotional Classical Dance form the temples of East India.

Kajira has taught around the globe in the UK, Canada, Europe, US and Taiwan and has Certified Teachers in her Format and happy students everywhere. Other teaching highlights include teaching and performing onboard a cruise ship for 4 years and as a judge at the Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition (BDUC) on 3 separate occasions. She holds an honorary award for “Lifetime Achievement in Middle Eastern Dance and the Arts” from the same.

She is author and purveyor of the famous book "The Tribal Bible" (on its 3rd printing), the featured Tribal-and-Alternative Q-n-A columnist for Zaghareet! Magazine for over 2 years, has 2 DVDs out (Vol. 1 having been honored as one of the “Top 25 DVDs for Belly Dancers” by Shira of shira.net and the *only Tribal one* to make the cut!), is a performer and teacher of *many* dance styles (just ask!), is producer of Tribal Fest (a 3-time winner in Zag! Mag’s Golden Belly Awards for Fave Event/Promoter), has won the Instructor of the Year award from IAMED (International Academy of Middle Eastern Dance) and Favorite Instructor twice in Zaghareet! Magazine’s Golden Belly Awards!

She’s grateful to have a very full schedule year-round traveling to share her art with others. She offers Teacher Training Courses in her specific format (The KD/BSBD Format for ATS BD) while encouraging her students to pursue even more training in any field, just like she does.

Since Kajira’s move to Maui in August 2004, her troupe and classes are still going stronger than ever in their original location in Rohnert Park, CA. Now BSBD has on average 3 weekly restaurant gigs plus private invitations around the county and beyond.

Seba is now BSBD’s Acting Director, and under her BSBD has gone on to win 4 awards for Tribal Groups in competitions!

Seba has supplemented her BSBD Teacher Certifications with a SSSD L 1 Certification as well as Completing an Ansuya Comprehensive. She is the most wonderful apprentice any teacher could hope for!

Most of all, Kajira is the original Creator and “Chief Imagineer” of the KD/BSBD Format for ATS BD and the Founder and Teacher of BSBD and its earlier incarnations, as well as several other individuals and troupes around the world. Kajira and BlackSheep BD feel technique is necessary only to facilitate the experience of the loftier goal of complete and total JOY while in the moment with others! They feel this format and the way it is taught is a vehicle for healing on so many levels. It is much more than a series of steps...

American Tribal Style BellyDance Class Description

Kajira’s BlackSheep BellyDance (BSBD) format for American Tribal Style (ATS) BellyDance is radiant, inspirational, joyous, powerful, mysterious, playful, elegant, sensual, strong, musical and completely amazing! Tribal BellyDance fosters community because we learn to rely on one another while dancing, we give and take, we learn trust and responsibility, we learn to communicate non-verbally, we free ourselves of choreographies to remember and just dance, in the NOW.

Through this practice, one may gain new friends, self-confidence, courage and determination, healthier self esteem, more power, strength, balance, musicality and flexibility - all by having FUN while you learn one of the newest forms of the world’s oldest dance! This dance style is a gift, one that if practiced well can be completely life changing. *Are You Ready?*

We will reinforce ATS basics together, learn lots of Kajira’s innovations for ATS in theory, steps, combos and with work trading leads - and hips! I will tailor the material for the Last Intensive to the desires of everyone in attendance, and you can rest assured this material is also great for non-ATS troupes and solo work as well. We’ll work with various formations, chorus work and more.

I can answer any questions you may have about this dance style’s history, costuming, fusions and anything else that’s on your mind. I love questions - and have answers from my 16+ years in the field.

I guarantee your time spent will be most fun and informative!

And, why not become a Kajira Djoumahna/BlackSheep BellyDance Format for ATS Level One Certified Teacher?! If you want to teach Level One material in your home town, or to incorporate it into your already-existing Tribal format, that opportunity will follow the Intensive, with introduction to the moves and concepts during the week.

Since this is a unique opportunity offered in conjunction with The Last Maui Intensive, it is only $200 plus the Intensive fee of $500 to attend the Intensive AND get your certificate (which is $500 when offered alone, as you can see by going to the Teacher Certification Program page on this web site).

Be sure to tell me when you register if you’re interested, and book your vacation rental for at least 2-3 more days after the Intensive ends to complete your training.

FUN STUFF To Do On MAUI!

Here are some ideas for before or after The Intensive, so plan to arrive early and stay late when you come to out island paradise to really enjoy it!

Below are several web links to these and other fun places, so please print or read-n-scroll. Please be aware that Chuck and I have supplied this list for your convenience, but are in no way responsible for your well-being or enjoyment while experiencing them.

Few visitors are lucky enough to experience the opportunities that the North Shore and Upcountry Maui has to offer. Located just minutes from some of Maui’s most spectacular beaches, Haleakala Crater, fantastic horseback riding, zip line tours (Chuck and Kajira LOVE the zipline! ;-D), ATV tours, world class yoga instructors, massage therapists, artists, Hawaii’s “old-west” Upcountry paniolo (cowboy) town, Makawao, and the wonderful North Shore town of Paia.

1.) Horseback riding - enjoy riding through the pastures of Upcountry Maui, with breathtaking views of the surrounding areas such as Haleakala, West Maui Mountains, valley views that not only include “downtown” Kahului, but the spectacular ocean view of both North and South shores at once. Ride through the bamboo forests, through streams into the eucalyptus forests and even up into Haleakala Crater! Most rides include lunch, sometimes barbeque (which in Hawai’i has been honed to a fine art, complete with multi-cultural influences like Hawaii Nei [nei = today]).

2.) Haleakala Crater - experience the largest walkable crater in the world! (The entire island of Manhattan, NY, can fit inside this ‘inactive’ volcano!) The setting will astound you, with its multitude of colors and changing landscapes. See plants and animals that are endemic to this area, such as the Ahinahina (ahinihina = silvery) aka Silversword. A few have been taken to “The Big I” aka the island of Hawaii, but are not thriving there as they do on Maui. They are found nowhere else on earth! Other unusual species include the Chukkers (fat, big birds that walk around in groups and look kinda like quails) and our state bird, the Nene, which are found on most of our islands after becoming a protected species, but no where other than Hawaii. (Nene = goose and are descendants of wayward Canadian Geese who no longer migrate and have developed different traits for subtropical living year-round.)

Haleakala (= House of the Sun) is a National Park, so trails are well marked. I recommend Sliding Sands Trail for an easy walk where you can decide how far you wanna go. Ways to see Haleakala begin with a stunning drive through the many terrains and ecosystems of Haleakala. See a sunset or a sunrise. Look out over to the island of Hawaii off in the distance. A hike down into the crater can be as long as 20 miles one way (from one end of the crater and back), or simply turn around when you have hiked enough. You can also rent cabins for a night or two if you wish to experience the crater for longer, and maybe find a some lava tubes and other cool stuff others rarely see. Reservations can be made through the Hakeakala National Park Service and are usually booked about 6 months in advance.
The altitude on Haleakala’s summit is over 10,000 feet, so wear real walking shoes, long pants and layers to fight the chill.

3.) Bike Down the Volcano - Begin your day with a sunrise at the very top of Haleakala, some coffee or tea and a light snack the bike companies serve, put on your gear (supplied by the bike companies, who also drive you up), and begin your 10,000 foot descent all the way down to Haiku (in the same center as The Studio Maui) or into Paia Town. You can also rent bikes and ride down alone, map in hand. More fun, but also more risky than going with the groups, who have protective vans both in front and in back of your group.

4.) Helicopter Tours - Yet another way to see Haleakala crater! Don't miss the opportunity to hover over the lush valleys and waterfalls of Hana, Kipahulu and Kaupo on East Maui, as well as the West Maui Mountains (aka Kahalewai = where the waters meet). Because so much of Maui is inaccessible by car, a helicopter flight is truly the best way to see all that our island has to offer without some serious backpack hiking for days.

5.) Baldwin Beach - a large white sand beach and park, with bathrooms, lifeguard, pavilion, BBQ areas and picnic areas. Great for long walks along the seashore.

6.) Baby Beach- is at the very end of Baldwin beach, and named so for the gentle waters protected by a long reef. A favorite for families. Go around the rock outcropping for clothing-optional swims (also called Baby Beach). This beach is in between Baldwin and Paia Bay Beach.

7.) Paia Bay Beach - closer to town, but otherwise the same stretch of sand as Baldwin and Baby. There is a great Youth Center there with cheap, good food as well as a skate park and a hangout to help keep kids in touch with healthy ways to deal with angst and constructive ways to learn how to do things, through free classes and work days, beach clean-up and pride in the good they are doing. They even prepare the food and run the kitchen under adult supervision. Kids from ages 8 - 18 participate, both sexes and all races and religions.

8.) Ho’okipa - you don’t need to be a world class surfer, kite boarder or wind surfer to enjoy
Ho’okipa. This is a must see spot to stop and check out the colorful action out on the water. You
can walk down to the tide pools as well.

9.) Shop Makawao - the "Paniolo" (cowboy) Town, with its many art galleries, Hawaiian shops, clothing stores, jewelry and crystals, cafes, library, and a variety of terrific restaurants.

10.) Shop Paia Town - also rich in local flavor, with its myriad of locally owned stores full of all kinds of gifts, swimsuits, local wear, an award-winning tattoo and piercing parlor and a wide range of restaurants, both indoor and outdoor. This is where our best food store on the North Shore/Upcountry is, too, so buy food on your way to your vacation home here at Mana Foods. Mana carries the best fresh deli and salad bar on the island, as well as organic meats and lotsa fresh fruits and veggies.

Paia has long been a hangout for locals, surfers, tourists and “hippies” that feature both upscale boutiques as well as affordable and unique stores, and three stores with stuff that bellydancers might love (well, at least 3 ;-D) such as The Indigo, Mandala Ethnic Arts and the one right across from them (they carry great jewelry as well as very unusually styled Jewish hamsas for all price ranges)!

11.) Private Massage, Acupuncture, or Reflexology - Maui is renowned for its wide range of skilled body healers and massage practitioners. If you enjoy having body work, or want to experience it for the first time, you will not want to miss out on the plethora of talent that is readily available. It can make all the difference in the world!

12.) Hana Guided Van Tours - Leave the driving to someone else, sit back and enjoy the ride.
Local Hawaiian guides provide an informative, interesting and entertaining narrative to all the amazing sites and treasures that Hana has to offer. Lunch, snacks and beverages are provided.

13.) Hana On Your Own - Give yourself a full day and you can take the drive to Hana on your own. Pack your own lunch or grab a world famous picnic basket in nearby Paia. Begin your drive along the breathtaking, famous North Shore of Maui. Stop at waterfalls, visit arts and crafts stands and other attractions along the way. Enjoy local snacks at the food and fruit stands that are dotted throughout the trip. Be sure not to miss the bamboo forest - it’s not marked well but I think I can explain how to get there, so ask me when here. You can hike right into nothing but bamboo and it’s really cool! Keep going over one little stream and then one you will want to walk through partially and stay on rocks partially, go left and follow the trail to a lovely pond!

The Bamboo Forest is across from some gorgeous Rainbow Eucalyptus trees - the most beautiful species I have ever seen! "The Garden of Eden" at mile marker 11 as you wind your way to Hana is a nice stop for that picnic or just a stroll, and there are numerous ponds, an outlook over famous Keanae (one of our last remaining “old ways” towns that supplies the rest of us with ‘da kine’ kalo (aka taro in Tahitian). Be sure to stop at Black Sands Beach (Waianapanapa State Park) as well as Red Sands in Hana! If you have lotsa time and energy, stop for a walk through the Lava Tube between these 2 beaches. Red Sands is especially great as it is protected by a rock wall, inside of which is calm water for swimming and pretty OK snorkeling, too. You can jump off the rocks into the calmer pool while the waves (‘nalu’) crash ferociously outside the natural “pool”.

14.) Hang Gliding - if your’re adventurous (no kidding!) you will never forget the experience of riding tandem while soaring gracefully like a bird over Maui's awe-inspiring coastlines, the gentle slopes, dramatic gulches and valleys of Haleakala.

15.) 18 holes of fabulous golf at the nearby Pukalani golf course. (One of Chuck's fave places to play!)

16.) ATV Adventures, Zip Line Tours, Luaus, Snorkel and Dive trips and so much more! In summertime, I recommend a dolphin tour to experience swimming near (or with if you are lucky and calm) our huge pods of about 150-200 spinner dolphins as well as the bottlenose dolphins that hang out with them.

17.) Take a private, semi-private or small group class with Kajira! I also offer Teacher Certification (please look under that title elsewhere on this site for the details and qualifications) in my format for American Tribal Style (ATS) BellyDance. I’m also versed in oriental styles and offer coaching on any subject having to do with The Dance. Besides being an expert teacher and innovator of ATS, I am skilled in Turkish Romani-Oriental fusion, veil work, use of baskets, skirt work, scimitar or sword/saber work (single or double), as well as the Moroccan Guedra Blessing Ritual.

And of course there’s the Alii Kula Lavender Farm, The Surfing Goat Dairy and the wonderful show Ulalena.... there’s a coffee plantation and macadamia nut farm - grab brochures at the aiport or google ‘em now to plan.

There are many, many more things to do! The popular ones do sell out weeks in advance. You can guarantee your reservations for some of these more popular tours and activities with no prepayment required.

Here is a place to start:
www.mauiactivities.net/index.lasso

Please check into all activities to make sure they are right for you. Many need your reservations in advance, especially the Old Lahaina Luau which is one of the only ones that is *all Hawaiian* and why it is so popular. Their web URL is: www.oldlahainaluau.com

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animals wanted!!

2008-02-24T01:22:20Z

hey everyone! i'm looking to acquire some free animals to come live a beautiful happy life with me and my landmates down in waipio valley. we want ducks, goats and chickens. aloha!

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Want to make extra cash drilling coins for bellydance bras?

2008-02-07T09:55:17Z

Want to make money drilling coins for Velvet Peacock Designs?
www.velvetpeacockdesigns.com

I need someone to come to my studio up Waipoli road in Kula, Maui to drill all the coins i have for belly dance coin bras. The sooner the better.

All the equipment is up here in kula and it should be at most a 2 day job. Very easy. No experience needed, just a solid grounded beautiful person who needs some extra cash or just wants to experience some creative time on a 6 acre organic protea farm on the slopes of haleakala.

Please email tristen@velvetpeacockdesigns.com

Thanks and Aloha
Tristen

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is there anyone familiar with craft stores on Kauai?

2008-02-05T00:12:01Z

we're hoping to find a craft store that would have available plasters for body molds! What amazing gift is about to come into the world, but before the arrival arrives, Mama and Papa would love to immortilize in plaster this Moment of Blessed Space TIme. If there is any out there that knows of a location where this medium could be acquired, much much gratitude!!!! Mahalo Aloha! rprairie

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Rebirth 2008 tickets on sale starting 1/25!

2008-01-18T01:49:02Z

Tickets to Rebirth 2008 (an official Burning Man Regional event, May 15-18) are going on sale on January 25th!

Online ticket sales will begin at 8 AM on Friday January 25th on the Ka Pilina website (www.kapilina.org). There will be a total of 50 tickets available online in the first tier ($40), and 100 available in each succeeding tier ($50, $60, and $70).

We will have tickets available at outlets on each island starting in early February, check the Ka Pilina website for full details when they are available. Big Island outlets will have a total of 50 of the first tier of tickets ($40) while neighbor island outlets will start by selling second tier tickets ($50).

When our online registration system is up and running we will also have available a limited number of discount tickets for Volunteers ($30), low-income ($30), and performers ($40). Check back with the Ka Pilina website (www.kapilina.org) for the full details when they are available.

Andi
KPXD

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Full Moon Gathering - Kava, DJ's, Surfing, Camping

2008-01-17T22:36:31Z

Calling all Luna-Ticks!!!!

Join us under the moon at one of big islands most beautiful and remote beaches.

Kawaa Bay is located on the south end of the island and is Sovereign Hawaiian land, so please bring gifts/offerings for the local stewards of the aina.....

For more info check out our tribe Big Island Lunatics http://tribes.tribe.net/hawaiianmoons

See you under the moon!!!

One Love,

Christian
aka Indigo Groove

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Old friend sought

2008-01-12T00:42:59Z

I just received a message in my MySpace inbox requesting help in locating a person thought to be somewhere in the islands. It came from a woman named Kim who says she went to high school with him in London in the '80s. His name is Anthony (Tony) Peterson (who may also go by Ocean or Sea Mountain) If anyone might know him, he can contact me and I will transfer the message. Or he can contact his family. (I assume that means his parents)

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I love Hawai'i !!

2008-01-08T21:04:51Z

Always have...always will. Did you know that the Hawaiian Islands are all that's left of the ancient continent of Lemuria? Lemuria sank in the ocean approx. 13,500 years ago. The etheric retreat of Elohim Peace and Aloha are just above the islands.

I have visited four islands in the past. Fave = Kauai.

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Great Way Shipping

2008-01-05T03:40:22Z

After a year of being off island its time to clean out the storage unit and ship some things mainland. At $245 a cubic meter, they are the cheapest I have found. Thankfully they go by volume until you reach a certain weight, which is good as I am shipping mostly tools. Has anyone used or heard anything about Great Way? Thought I would ask before finding out the hard way. Mahalo!

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Winter veggies

2007-12-28T08:45:56Z

I'm here in northern California, and wanting to make a veggie dish highlighting the flavors of Hawai'i (and with more than pineapple and mac nuts). Can someone tell me what vegetables are in season and in the stores there right now? Are there differences from island to island? I'm just curious ... and I'm going to cross-post this, to cover all my bases.

Mahalo!

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EDM events/nights on Oahu?

2007-12-19T02:39:48Z

here till the 25th from Philly, wondering if there are any breaks electro or dnb nights going on this week. Thanks so much!

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VOTE FOR RON PAUL

2007-11-17T20:45:05Z

VOTE for RON PAUL!

WHY? If you don't know it, PLEASE get educated over the FACTS! :)

www.ronpaul2008.com/

Watch this video over Ron Paul:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-559967037931029657&q=ron+paul+evanescence&total=3&start=0&num=100&so=0&type=search&plindex=0

More Ron Paul Info:
http://www.nicenetruth.com/home/2007/10/why-ron-paul-wi.html

Americans you need to WAKE UP! Ron Paul is the only candidate who is not corrupt and on the take, and the ONLY TRUE Constitutionalist, that stands 100% for our Constitutional rights and freedoms!

Ron Paul is truly the BEST!

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MAUI CANNABIS CLUB!

2007-11-17T20:28:29Z

Spread the word people, a medical marijuana club in Hawaii!

Maui Cannabis Club:

www.mauicannabis.com

ALOHA :)

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Birth Arts Doula Workshop in Maui

2007-11-13T21:22:25Z

BIRTH ARTS INTERNATIONAL DOULA WORKSHOP
Kahului, Maui, Hawaii
February 8, 9, 10, 2007

http://www.maiahealingarts.com/birth-arts-doula-maui/

Join us for a weekend educational immersion into the science and spirit of labor support. Learn how to provide support for women and babies through pregnancy, labor, birth, and immediate postpartum.

The training includes an three days of class, extensive workbook, and on-going mentoring through didactic work to complete the program and receive certification as a Certified Birth Arts Doula.

Birth Arts offers a complete birth doula training integrating evidence-based maternity care research with traditional women’s wisdom and intuition.

The workshop includes hands-on experiential practice in bodywork, rebozo, labor support techniques, and non-pharmacological methods of pain relief. We will go into detail about the practice of supporting women at birth at home, birth center, and hospital environments.
with Kara Spencer, LMT, CD

Location:
The workshop will be held in the private residence of the workshop's Maui hostess in Kahului, Maui, Hawaii.

Individuals are responsible for their own lodging and transportation. The workshop location is 15 minutes from the airport, and close by to hostels and hotels.

Time and Dates:
Friday, February 8th, 1-6pm
Saturday, February 9th, 9am-6pm
Sunday, February 10th, 9am-6pm

For REGISTERATION & questions:
Contact: Kara Spencer, LMT, CD, CBE - kara@birtharts.com, 514-520-0681

For more information go to Birth Arts International ~ www.birtharts.com

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Heartful Communication Classes, Courses, Mediation, and 1:1 Coaching

2007-11-09T19:12:03Z

Greetings!

I am coming to the islands (specifically Kauai, and possibly the Big I) on a quest for my heart. Opening up to LOVE in all forms of the Divine Matrix.

I teach and facilitate groups in learning and practicing Heartful Communication (an enhanced version of Dr. Marshall Rosenberg's Nonviolent Communication Model). I've run 15-week courses the past couple years, along with offering mediation, 1 to 3 day workshops, classes, and 1:1 coaching. I would love to host sessions while I'm on the Islands.

I am looking for workshop spaces, interested participants, and assistance in spreading the word, one I pin down actual dates/times of classes. Before I get to the islands (on Thanksgiving Day), I'd love to have some contacts or leads to move this vision forward. If you or anyone you know might be interested in these offerings, or if you have ideas on where (yoga studios, etc.) that I might contact, please PRIVATE MESSAGE ME. Also... I'm willing to follow interest to other islands.

Thanks so much!
xoxo,
Alegria~Sita

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songbird needs job in Hawaii

2007-11-07T18:45:39Z

Aloha!

Please answer through my profile page as I won't be able to check it here!

I have always dreamed of living in Hawaii.

Anyway the funny thing is...I have recently developed asthma due to the intense pollution here in Kathmandu. The Dr said the only way to get better is to leave Nepal. So my husband and I are trying to decide where to go. He is Nepali by the way and I am American. Go see his website it you like. www.nepalmandala.com it is for his graphic design company, Mandala Graphics. We are both 37 years old.

Anyway, my options are to return to NYC, because I have family there, or try to live my dream....Hawaii!!! I have been saying to Sherap all the time...let's go live in Hawaii!

But we are kind of afraid, since we have so little money...we hear it is hard to find jobs there and we would need to be employed within two weeks of arrival or we will go bust! So I was wondering if you have any ideas...being from there and all! If you look at my profile maybe you will see some of my qualifications although I am not sure if I wrote them clearly.

But basically this:

essential oils scent design
fresh spa products design
Photoshop
Ballet teacher for ages 3-10
excellent writer all styles
grant writing
office skills
Blues and jazz singer for hotel bands
contemporary and Celtic singing lessons ( I have MA from ireland)

My husband is an expert graphic and website designer.
So if you have any ideas that can help us to live the dream then you will truly be an angel from heaven for us!

Peace and Love,

Willow and Sherap Lama

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Coming to the Big Island

2007-10-26T00:41:13Z

Me and my family are coming to Hawaii!

We are Zee and Matt, a couple with 2 small children (4 months and almost 4 years). I sew clothing and other goods and accessories, crochet, sing, play guitar, and spin poi. Matt is a carpenter with many years of experience. We play music, sing our own songs, dance, drum, and enjoy spending time in nature. We are a loving family and provide care and stability for each other. We are "green", we eat organic as much as we can and try limit our impact on Mother Earth.

We are looking for a place to stay on the Big Island somewhere in Puna would be ideal. We are willing to pay rent for a small hale or trade housing for work. I can help other mama's out baby sitting as well. We're open to temporary housing or something more long term. We have a dog and a cat and if possible, we would like to bring them out too.

Sending out positive energy... I know something great is going to happen.
Blessings,
Zee

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Looking for Loved Ones? / Calif. wildfire victims / aid sought

2007-10-25T20:31:11Z

Looking for Loved Ones - Safe and Well: Safe and Well is a nationally accessible website, developed as a free community service by the American Red Cross, that provides a way for individuals affected by a disaster (within the U.S.) to list themselves as "safe and well." Then, loved ones can check on the status of their family and friends. Register and connect at 1-800-RED CROSS or www.redcross.org.

Orange County Rescue Mission is accepting all non-perishable donations and gift certificates to restaurants Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am and 6pm Map to Orange County Rescue Mission. They are also asking groups to organize canned food drives, for more information please visit www.operationoc.org

Wildfire Volunteer Information
If you would like to help please do not attempt to go to the affected areas. Trained first responders are in place and assisting where needed. Intentions may be for the best but going to evacuated or hazardous areas only slows efforts and creates distractions.

Below please find additional resources which may be useful to people affected by the fires:

• County of Orange Public Information Hotline: 714/628-7085

• 2-1-1 Orange County (resources and connectivity): 2-1-1, or on a cell phone dial 1-888-600-4357

• Orange County Fire Authority (fire containment/evacuation information): 714/573-6000 or www.ocfa.org

• San Diego Update Hotline: 619/570-1070

• San Bernadino County Public Information Line: 909/355-8800

• Food Donation Drop Off Sites (as of 10-25-07):

Community Action Partnership Food Bank (12640 Knott Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92841)

Second Harvest (426 A Almond, Orange, CA 92866)

Rescue Mission/Village of Hope M-F 8am-6pm - non-perishable food or gift certificates for food (1 Hope Dr., Tustin, CA)

• Donation of Goods (as of 10-25-07):

Goodwill (check your phone book for your nearest location.) When your donation is designated for fire victims, Goodwill issues vouchers to Red Cross. These vouchers are then distributed through Red Cross disaster service centers to individuals affected by the fires.

Community Action Partnership Food Bank - accepting personal items, hygiene kits (toiletries, shaving kits, etc.), diapers, clothing, household goods (12640 Knott, Garden Grove, CA 92841)

Working Wardrobes (11614 Martens River Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92708)

The American Red Cross of Orange County is staffing its emergency operations center around-the-clock and is working to assist our communities with Red Cross services as needed. Thank you for your support.

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Dj Harvey/UK/Ministry of Sound in Kona!!

2007-10-23T22:07:04Z

Dj Harvey will be making his Big Island debut on November 24th, 2007 at the Mixx Bistro for an epic 3 hour set to include groovelogic's dave Zam to open for this legendary house music pioneer. for more info contact groovelogic.davezam@gmail.com

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Hot Buttered Rum in Hawaii 10/25 - 11/3!!!

2007-10-16T16:46:49Z

Aloha!

Hot Buttered Rum hails from the Bay Area and this is our second tour to the Islands - we are very excited about coming back! We'll be playing 4 shows on Oahu and 3 shows on Maui and 1 show on the Big Island. In other words, we're coming to an island near you!

Please check out www.hotbutteredrum.net or www.alohagroove.com for additional info.

Please spread the word and looking forward to dancing with you!!!

Mahalo,
Hot Buttered Rum

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yoga class and workshop

2007-10-08T04:49:16Z

aloha! i arrived in oahu a few weeks ago and am teaching yoga in chinatown. please come by if you are around!!!
Sundays 12:30pm- 2pm Level 1-2

and a three hour workshop for experienced beginners and up
Saturday October 20th 2pm-5pm

Open Space Yoga
1111 Nu'uanu Ave., #211
Honolulu, HI
www.yogaopenspace.com 808.232.8851

peace and light
Nadine

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Moving to Hawaii

2007-10-05T08:09:33Z

I hear the call... and feel the tug....

Me and my family are relocating to Hawaii. We are a married couple with 2 small children (4 months and almost 4 years). I sew clothing and other goods and accessories, crochet, and spin poi. My husband is a carpenter with many years of experience. We play music, sing our own songs, dance, drum, and enjoy spending time in nature. We are a loving family and provide care and stability for each other. We are "green", we eat organic as much as we can and try limit our impact on Mother Earth.

We are planning to move to Hawaii in December and right now we're still open as to what island we'll be living on. It'll either be Kauai or the Big Island. I'm hoping someone can point me in some directions...I'm basically putting it out there expecting to receive all positive things.

We're looking for a place hopefully near a beach, bike riding distance would be nice. And somewhere bike riding distance to a Health Food Store. Truthfully, as long as I have electricity to sew, and my girls are warm, I'd be happy...as long as I can be in Hawaii.

Check out my website:
www.amamaslove.com

Blessings,
Zee

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MONK SEAL SIGHTED AT PUNALU`U -- X-post

2007-09-24T20:29:07Z

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MONK SEAL SIGHTED AT PUNALU`U
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED
September 19, 2007
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MONK SEAL IS ONE OF ONLY 2 FEMALE SEALS ON ISLAND
-- STAY AT LEAST 150 FEET FROM SEAL
-- PUNALU`U IS IMPORTANT HABITAT FOR MONK SEALS
-- PASSAGE OF RESOLUTION 169-07 PROTECTS HABITAT

According to Dr. Jason P. Turner, Assistant Professor Department of Marine Science University of Hawai'i at Hilo: "We need everyone's help in monitoring an endangered monk seal female that has recently been hauling out around Punalu'u. I developed the Hilo Marine Mammal Response Network in conjunction with NOAA and DAR and have several UH-Hilo students monitoring monk seals throughout the Big Island. The pup that was sighted at Punalu'u was born at Papaikou last summer and is one of only 2 female seals known to inhabit Hawaii Island. It is essential that we collect information regarding her whereabouts and protect her from well meaning visitors and tourists.

Any information people can provide regarding where the seal is located would be greatly appreciated. You can contact me directly at 808-217-6812 (cell) or 808-933-3114 (office) or call the student network coordinator Melissa Netze (808-756-5961 -cell). Melissa will be surveying Punalu'u and areas around South Point tomorrow (Thursday 9/20) and would appreciate any information anyone can provide. She also plans to be down at the beach on Thurs., Sept 20th. Thanks and again I appreciate any help you can provide."

STAY AT LEAST 150 FEET FROM SEAL
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While seldom seen along the shores of Punalu`u, the Hawaiian monk seal (Ilio-holo-i-ka-uaua) is known to use the area as a habitat and has been sighted along the coast of Ka`u. Researchers are discovering that the population of monk seals in the main Hawaiian islands is less than fifty, but may play a critical role in the survival of the species. The Hawaiian monk seal, Monachus schauinslandi, is Hawaii's only pinniped. It is a species that is considered endemic to the islands and is believed to have evolved there. The monk seal is one of Hawaii's two endemic mammals. Hawaii's only other endemic mammal is the Hoary bat.

PLEASE STAY AT LEAST 150 FEET FROM SEAL

Learn More About Monk Seals

PUNALU`U IS IMPORTANT HABITAT FOR MONK SEALS
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The population of the Hawaiian monk seal is currently estimated to be between 1,500 and 1,200 individuals. They are considered an endangered species and nearly all live and breed in the remote Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. The monk seal is extremely sensitive to human activity. Mothers often abandon preferred pupping and haul out areas and even their pups prior to weaning, when disturbed by human visitors. Therefore, in order to help protect the species, it is important to enjoy monk seals from a distance, and give them the solitude they need to survive. Scientist believe the population in the main Hawaiian islands may be increasing, making the isolated and sandy coves around Punalu`u critically important to the monk seal's survival as it is one of the last undeveloped beaches left in Hawai`i.

Learn More About the Critical Habitat at Punalu`u

PASSAGE OF RESOLUTION 169-07 PROTECTS HABITAT
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Just two days after the Monk Seal was sighted at Punalu`u, the Hawaii County Council passed Resolution 169-07 that will protect this important habitat at Punalu`u forever.

Contact Information
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email: danny@kaupreservation.org
phone: (808) 928-8144
web: http://www.kaupreservation.org
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"Super" Ferry?

2007-09-21T02:02:21Z

So, what are your thoughts on the ferry?
I'm feeling indifferent. I can see the good, but I have some concerns also.
Care to share your opinions?
Aloha,
: Denisey

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island to island

2007-09-20T23:50:56Z

Aloha, going to Hawaii first time next week. Are there other ways of getting around other than flights, last minute? Maui to the Big Island. So expensive last minute, I don't want to write my dates in stone. I know the Superferry's not going bet. Maui and Big Island, but I'm wondering if anyone has ever gone by a day cruise or by boat in any way. Anybody know any alternatives? I'll be on the south side of Maui. Mahalo. Bart

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Puna Unity and Liberation @ the Shire Sept 28, 29, 30

2007-09-15T22:01:16Z

Aloha Family
I want to let y'all know about the gathering September 28, 29 and 30th @ the Shire..
This will be an awareness raising and community sharing event, dealing with the very real invasions of homes and families in Puna, due to a plant the earth grows naturally. Testimonies will be shared by individuals who have been affected by this including mothers and children. Many bands soon to be announced. Activism ideas and support by Roger Christie and others. High Times magazine will also be coming to do an article about the event. Any singers, dancers, musicians, poets or other creative souls who want to contribute, share testimony, support or learn can contact me for more info here on tribe or at www.myspace.com/irisohana

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Sirus B - A Peaceful Solution

2007-09-15T18:10:46Z

It's Maui Magic at work again! One of our favorite islanders, Willie Nelson, posted a call for artists everywhere to submit interpretations of his song "A Peaceful Solution." Some friends of mine in a local reggae band called Sirus B took up the challenge and created a beautiful version of Willie's original. When they found out I did little videos for free, they asked me to put together something to go with their adaptation, which was quite a delight since it's such a great song!
Since posting it yesterday I have been contacted by Willie's team, who are planning to post it on their website here:

http://willienelsonpri.com/peace/48/a-peaceful-solution.html

Hope you are inspired to come up with your own version of A Peaceful Solution, the more we dream it, the more it becomes real!

Here’s the YouTube Link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3l5Troaby6U#GU5U2spHI_4

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GroOVeFeST -All Ages at the OLd Airport Pavilion

2007-09-07T10:16:49Z

old airport pavilion kona...1-9 pm...electrogroovedancemagic

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Malama Punalu'u - September 1 & 2 - Big Island

2007-08-29T02:59:48Z

Celebrate Ka`u this Labor Day

Celebrate the protection of the Sacred Lands of Ka`u this Labor Day Weekend at the Malama Punalu`u Culture and Music Festival. This FREE, TWO-DAY EVENT will feature some of the best HAWAIIAN MUSIC and HULA and over 25 Cultural Practitioners.

LABOR DAY WEEKEND
September 1 & 2, 2007
10am - 6pm
Na‘alehu Park & Ball Fields

More info: http://www.malamapunaluu.org/

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...used bike wanted (Kauai)

2007-08-22T19:56:37Z

..Aloha- I am seeking a used bike of many varied kinds...ideally a mountain bike! I f you got a link to one my E-mail is galacticmessages@yahoo.com...Mahalo!

~~~> Taylor

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Jewelry classes!...houses? (kauai)

2007-08-18T06:06:20Z

...Greetings familia...over the past seven years I have lived behind the Redwood curtain of Humboldt Co. and plan to move to Kauai in late August. From one rainy paradise to another! I graduated from Humboldt S.U. with a major in studio art; my emphasis in metalsmithing. For the past five years I have been creating amulets, talismans, and varied forms of body adornment as well as small utilitarian sculptural pieces.

...My goal while in the islands is to continually manifest amazing works of art and to help fascilitate others in this amazing learning process. I will be teaching one on one classes of beginning to intermediate levels. This will cover design, form (sawing/filing/sanding), saudering, rivets, chain mail, bezels, hinges, folding, texture, etching, and whatever else we can think of!

...I will be looking for a house to rent with my brother and wife whom are already living on the island. We are open to many options, 2-3 rooms preferable-possibly four with another roomate. If anyone has any leads to houses or wants to connect for classes please send me a message. On my page there are numerous photos of my work.....Bless

~Taylor L. Cornejo

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Hawai'i 2050 Sustainability Summit

2007-08-14T20:08:52Z

Registration Open for Hawai'i 2050 Sustainability Summit;
Draft Hawai'i 2050 Sustainability Plan to be Premiered

Aloha,

The Hawai'i 2050 (HI2050) Sustainability Task Force is very pleased to open registration for the Hawai'i 2050 Sustainability Summit, at which the draft Hawai'i 2050 Sustainability Plan will be premiered. The HI2050 Summit will be held Saturday, Sept. 22, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Coral Ballroom of the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikīkī.

The registration fee is $20.50 for adults and $10.25 for those under 18.

In addition to unveiling the draft HI2050 Plan, the summit will feature:

Keynote speaker Terry Tamminen. Architect of many of California's groundbreaking sustainability policies and practices, he will offer insights into how the will of the community, businesses, environmental groups and government officials can move a society toward sustainability. Mr. Tamminen is a sought-after sustainability expert who is currently advising the governors of several mainland states, Canadian Premiers and European Union leaders.

The Honolulu Advertiser's Teen Editorial Board on what inspires our state's youth toward a more sustainable Hawai'i and the challenges they foresee to achieve that future.

To register online with a credit card, visit the our secure website: www.hawaii2050.org. Scroll down on the homepage to the section about the Hawai'i 2050 Sustainability Summit.

To register by mail, send a check or purchase order with the appropriate registration fees, payable to the Hawai'i Institute for Public Affairs, to:

Hawai'i 2050 Sustainability Summit
P.O. Box 893727
Mililani, HI96789

Space is limited to the first 1,200 registrations.

In the weeks following the HI2050 Summit, a slate of community meetings on each island will be held to garner the community's thoughts about the draft HI2050 Plan. The public will also be able to send their opinions via the Hawai'i 2050 website. The community's input will be reviewed and analyzed and the draft HI2050 Plan will be revised accordingly. The final HI2050 Sustainability Plan will be presented to the state Legislature before the opening of the 2008 session.

The community meeting schedule will be announced at a later date.

We hope to see you at the HI2050 Sustainability Summit and at a community meeting. Should you have questions about the summit, please send an e-mail to summit@hawaii2050.org or call 808-585-7931, extension 104.

Sincerely,

The Hawai'i 2050 Sustainability Task Force

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bellydance on the westside of Big Island

2007-08-07T23:21:26Z

Anyone know where the dancing is at on the Westside of the Big Island?

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dj Garth/SF to be In Kona 9/8/2007 One Night Only!!!

2007-08-05T07:27:03Z

International legend Dj Garth to make his Big Island debut on Saturday Sept 8th at the Mixx Bistro in Kona. Garth is the CEO of Grayhound records and single handedly changed the west coast dance scene over the last 2 decades with his unique, mind bending Djing style and trademark production. With worldwide residencies in such superclubs like Cream in London, Yellow in Tokyo, and a phenomenal 12 year run at Community at the famous 1015 Folsom in SF, this is a show not to miss. Presale tickets are available at Cd Wizard in Hilo, Konaheadz in Konatown and Conscious Riddims in Captain Cook. Capacity is only 175 at this particular venue so don't wait!

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GRoOVeFeST -All Ages get down

2007-08-04T07:54:08Z

Friday Sept 7th from 1pm to 9pm Konaside location TBA day of show
DJ's Sky Makai, Rhythmstar, Unit-E, Reid and Eugene(Oahu), and Dave Zam
Breaks, House, Tribal
Presale tickets only, available at CD Wizard Hilo, Konaheadz, and Conscious Riddims Captain Cook $10.00
For more info email groovelogic.davezam@gmail.com

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FINAL HEARING FOR PUNALU`U: (X-post)

2007-07-24T04:46:25Z

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FINAL HEARING FOR PUNALU`U:
9am, this Wed., July 25th
Show Your Support for Resolution 169-07
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HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
-- ATTEND THE HEARING IN KONA OR VIA VIDEO IN HILO OR WAIMEA
-- SEND AN EMAIL, FAX OR CALL THE COUNTY COUNCIL

On July 25th the Hawaii County Council will hold a final vote on the future of Punalu`u: one of the most sacred sites on Hawaii Island. It is the heart of the longest undeveloped coastline in the state, an invaluable cultural and natural treasure for Ka`u families and is visited by millions from around the world. On July 9th, the Council, acting as the Finance Committee, voted unanimously to support Resolution 169-07 that will protect the shoreline of Punalu`u and Ninole forever. This final decision by the Council will determine the fate of this wahi pana (sacred place).

YOU can make a difference by expressing to the Council your strong support for Resolution 169-07. This final vote will take place 9am, July 25th at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort. If you cannot attend, please send an email, call or fax all nine members of the County Council.

ATTEND THE HEARING IN KONA OR VIA VIDEO IN HILO OR WAIMEA
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While thousands have already sent countless emails, signed the petition, attended hearings and completed surveys, we need to continue to show support for Punalu`u -- ONE LAST TIME. Remind the Council to confirm their July 9th decision approving Resolution 169-07. Everyone should attend. If you have not testified at earlier hearings on Punalu`u, PLEASE come and testify WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2007 at the SHERATON KEAUHOU BAY RESORT @ 9:00 a.m. OR Testify via television:
Videoconferencing is available at the following locations: · Hilo Council Room at the Ben Franklin Building, Second Floor; and · Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center.

SEND AN EMAIL, FAX OR CALL THE COUNTY COUNCIL
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Take a minute -- and help save Punalu`u by calling, faxing or emailing each of the nine members of the Council.
CLICK HERE FOR COUNCIL CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact Information
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email: danny@kaupreservation.org
phone: (808) 928-8144
web: http://www.kaupreservation.org
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Sustainability in Hawai'i -- Help Make It Happen [X-post]

2007-07-21T07:41:10Z

Hawai'i 2050

July 10, 2007

Aloha,

The fight to complete the Hawai'i 2050 Sustainability Plan continues. We were disappointed to learn that, despite the media spotlight (read the Honolulu Advertiser's latest story here) and the outpouring of community support for Hawai'i 2050, this morning the Governor vetoed HB 1270.

This critical bill will complete the Hawai'i 2050 Sustainability Plan, the state's first sustainability plan.

However, the state Legislature can overturn her veto. You can support the Hawai'i 2050 Sustainability Plan by contacting these legislative leaders:

Speaker of the House Calvin Say at (808) 586-6100 or repsay@capitol.hawaii.gov
House Majority Leader Kirk Caldwell at (808) 586-8475 or repcaldwell@capitol.hawaii.gov
Senate President Colleen Hanabusa at (808) 586-7793 or senhanabusa@capitol.hawaii.gov

Time is critical. The state Legislature will vote on whether or not to overturn the Governor's veto within the next few hours. Please take a moment to call or e-mail Speaker Say, House Majority Leader Caldwell and Senate President Hanabusa. Let them know that Hawai'i 2050 is vital to creating a sustainable future for our economy, our environment and our special Island culture.

Your voice will make a difference.

Mahalo nui loa,

The Hawai'i 2050 Sustainability Task Force

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Gardener Wanted (Holualoa, Big Island)

2007-07-18T03:10:18Z

Large property in Holualoa, Big Island requires an expert permaculture/biointensive gardener with minimum 3-5 years experience and knowledge of irrigation, seed germination, planting cycles, companion planting, tree pruning, and the ability to document all work. Landscaping requires the use of large machinery: chipper, weed wacker and chain saws. Must be a self-starter who works well with others and has experience managing a crew of people. Must also have experience juggling projects and seeing them through to completion. Food prep utilizing garden produce and cooking experience a plus. Garden is organic/non-GMO.

- 2-3 days a week at first, leading to full time in fall.
- Three references required: emails and phone numbers
- Resume or CV required to apply
- 3-5 yrs experience required
- Salary based on experience
- Willing to go above and beyond / put in extra hours

Please email resume with references and CV to kang@theresonanceproject.org. Serious, hardworking, motivated, community-minded, experienced folks only need apply.

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Call now to stop Depleted Uranium from polluting Hawaii

2007-07-17T20:51:57Z

Aloha Friends

I'm passing this info from my Brah Dougie, whose working to protect us from the DU poison. Do what you can!

Peace

Karl
++++++++++++++

House Bill 1452, to test for Depleted Uranium exposure on military bases in Hawaii, is now in the Senate Ways and Means Committee. As residents of Hawaii, we MUST know if we, or our visitors, are getting contaminated by deadly DU. This is an issue that can not wait
until the next legislative session! Call/email Sen. Rosalyn Baker, Chair of the Senate WAM Committee! Ask her to hold a hearing and pass HB 1452. Its up to you, folks, don't let THIS genie out of the bottle in Hawaii! <mailto:senbaker@Capitol.hawaii.gov> senbaker@Capitol.hawaii.gov
Call now, toll free from the neighbor islands, Hawai'i: 974-4000, Maui: 984-2400, Kaua'i: 274-3141, Moloka'i/Lana'i 1-800-468-4644. Wait for the dial tone, then punch extension 66070#. If you're calling from Oah'u or the mainland, (808) 586-6070. Call other members of the committee and Gov. Lingle. Call your reps./ senators in D.C. and ask them to write their own bill to sponsor a complete ban on Depleted Uranium use, anywhere! DU is horrifying and the world can't wait.

Depleted Uranium has been found on Oahu in two separate locations, with a half life of 4.5 billion years it is impossible to clean up. Mauna Kea may also be covered with it ...and most of Hawaii is downwind . DU may be present on any "live fire" range. If you think land mines are bad, take a look at this stuff!

DU was first used by the US in the 1991 Gulf War, then the Balkans, in Kosovo, and in Afghanistan, and Iraq... also by the Israelis in the 2006 war with Lebanon. The data shows an increase of 426% for general cancer malignancies, 366% for leukemias and over 600% for birth defects in these areas, especially in southern Iraq. Depleted Uranium is also suspected to be the cause of returning troops "Gulf War Syndrome", and the horrible birth defects in their children. Needless to say, US military and government officials totally deny any health danger from DU, just like they denied the presence of DU on Oahu.
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Major Doug Rokke is a leading DU expert who says each tank round is composed of 10 pounds of solid uranium-238 contaminated with plutonium, neptunium, and americium. This stuff may be on our mountain, on our people, in the soil, air, and water, but we won't know for sure unless House Bill 1452 passes now, in the Senate Ways and Means Committee. HB1452 will mandate that land around military bases in Hawaii be tested every three months for DU and other toxins and that personnel be tested, also.

If you care about what may be blowing down on you and your children's children, please educate yourselves quickly.
Look up Depleted Uranium on the Internet, check out the video sites and photos. (not for the faint of heart and must be eighteen) See for yourself the unbelievable horrors of this stuff and the hell your tax dollars are paying for... HERE and abroad. You must keep the pressure on the legislature. tell your friends, family, neighbors, and visitors to call or email the Senate Ways and Means Committee.
Stay on top of this bill.... as if your life depended on it.

CALL TODAY!!! CALL TODAY!!! CALL TODAY!!!

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BIG PAint space needed on Maui and Oahu 2

2007-07-14T19:35:47Z

Much love and respect given in exchange 4 a usful space (even money) for 3 good days/ a week/10 days is better. We do lots of painting...BIG /small, this one in Maui is a TALL BOX, a BIG uknow kine mermaid truck, Escamo Candy Seafood Market and Cafe's newest truck is a lobster opening door, displayed on Kihei Rd., meanwhlie I broke out the a.b. on Valintines Day and painted our car. Angele and I hang in Haiku. so our normal space isn't do-able... also call direct, I will be off Island till space and dates are comfirmed. Jeff'I cl. 817-683-6506. Mahalo, Namasta, peace, love and roses2 all.
posted by: Angele from www.903smile.com and Escamo Candy, Kihei
Call Jeff'I or Angele...cl.817-683-6506 or jeffart@903smile.com.
Peace, love and rainbows(raidio repeats in background on Manao;}
P.S. YES fun PAINT CAR fun,
PEACE

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The Ka Pilina camp @ Burning Man is BACK!

2007-06-17T22:44:16Z

Going to Burning Man 2007? Want to camp with a bunch of other Hawaii burners at the Hawaii Regional Embassy on the playa?

Now is your chance! The Ka Pilina camp will be making it's 4th consecutive appearance on the playa. It looked like we were not going to make it this year but a few dedicated local burners would not let that happen. We are not going to be a village and the camp is downsized a bit from previous years as we are trying to take a different approach this year.

We will be relying on campers to be self-reliant, meaning there will be next to nothing that the camp will provide (mainly organizing the space and putting up flags). Each camper is expected to not only come prepared (your OWN shade, food, water, showers, evaporation ponds, etc.) but also to carry away all the garbage in the camp whether it is yours or not.

The camp
We are going for a lot 200' x 200' and we are going to cap it at 125-150 people. Mike Maung is returning with his mega-art with Lawnmower II, a 25' tall sculpture lit up with EL wire. We will have 3 "mini-themecamps" within our themecamps this year: Han's Hippie Fishing Bait and Tackle, the Hawaiian Awa Hut, and Inflatuland. We hope to be on a corner again with Mike's sculpture near the point. The 3 mini-themecamps will be across an open area (for any fire performance and the luau) in an arc facing the sculpture. The most interactive elements will get the most frontage with more private camping towards the rear. We will most likely be back from the playa as in years' past but that means we are also more likely to by near but not too close to the portapotties.

The 5th annual Friday sunset luau
We decided that after being a "soup kitchen for stoners" (like 750-1000 of them) we are going to go back to the roots of the luau which is more like a "stone soup" type of thing. We are asking for everyone who wishes to participate in the luau to bring something to share as in food and/or beverages. We want to get back to the luau being a place and time for local Hawaii burners to meet each other in a relaxing and friendly environment. We never intended the luau to be just a "big party" we throw for all Black Rock City. Everyone is welcome to attend, but we just want to be clear what the luau is about, participants contributing and people (especially kama'aina) connecting.

Get involved
Want to be part of a growing legend at Burning Man? Join the Ka Pilina camp today! The camp is being organized by:

Geoff Hearl (maui@kapilina.org)
Seth Lahne (oahu@kapilina.org)
John Corbin (hawaii@kapilina.org)

Contact them with any of your questions and if you want to sign up.

We will also have a page on our website (www.kapilina.org) soon with more of the details, and possibly a way to register for the camp (maybe the luau too?).

We also have a discussion list on Yahoo Groups just for the Ka Pilina camp. Go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kapilinacamp/ and join the group.

As always there will also be lots of discussion about it on our Tribe (our main discussion forum) at http://kapilina.tribe.net.

The Ka Pilina Interactive Arts Society, Inc. (501c3)
hawaii@burningman.com
www.kapilina.org
http://kapilina.tribe.net/

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seeking sublet/housesit/hospitality for visiting firedancing dakini

2007-06-06T00:44:29Z

blessings and aloha!

i will be heading overseas to the magical land of maui later this month and am seeking a place to stay during my travels. i am attending a tantra teacher training at the shangrila through the 27th and will then be free to roam and play. looking for a place to call home from june 27th -july 3rd. would be willing to trade tantric healing for room and board with the right individual. i am respectful, clean and a delight to be around, so if you are called to offer up some space please tribe me!

manifest manifest manifest!

big love,
avena
www.shaktibliss.com

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Kuau, Maui Room for rent in June

2007-06-03T18:23:24Z

My cute, cozy furnished beach room behind the Kuau mart will be open through June. It is a stand alone unit that is fully furnished with internet access, DVD, limited kitchen and covered partking. It shares a bathroom and washer/dryer. Available for $25 per night or a lump sum for the whole month. Please respond to lelabear33@yahoo.com for more details.

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Kailua - NEW

2007-05-27T21:25:54Z

Namaste..
I am new here in Kailua...Energy healer, yoga and meditation trainer from India
Would love to connect with new people here
Do you have any suggestions on what to do here and where to go?
I live close to Kailua beach....

Love and blessings
Shiva

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808 State!!'s topics - tribe.net

calling for support in protecting Northwestern Hawaiian Islands!

Mahalo!

RAS SPARROW CD RELEASE PARTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Road Runs

Petition to "STOP BOMBING BIG ISLAND OF HAWAI'I".

URGENT ACTION!! We need you to send email a copy of this right NOW!

Big Island Trail Running

2 days to Rebirth 2008 Deadlines!

The Last Maui Intensive Eva!

animals wanted!!

Want to make extra cash drilling coins for bellydance bras?

is there anyone familiar with craft stores on Kauai?

Rebirth 2008 tickets on sale starting 1/25!

Full Moon Gathering - Kava, DJ's, Surfing, Camping

Old friend sought

I love Hawai'i !!

Great Way Shipping

Winter veggies

EDM events/nights on Oahu?

VOTE FOR RON PAUL

MAUI CANNABIS CLUB!

Birth Arts Doula Workshop in Maui

Heartful Communication Classes, Courses, Mediation, and 1:1 Coaching

songbird needs job in Hawaii

Coming to the Big Island

Looking for Loved Ones? / Calif. wildfire victims / aid sought

Dj Harvey/UK/Ministry of Sound in Kona!!

Hot Buttered Rum in Hawaii 10/25 - 11/3!!!

yoga class and workshop

Moving to Hawaii

MONK SEAL SIGHTED AT PUNALU`U -- X-post

"Super" Ferry?

island to island

Puna Unity and Liberation @ the Shire Sept 28, 29, 30

Sirus B - A Peaceful Solution

GroOVeFeST -All Ages at the OLd Airport Pavilion

Malama Punalu'u - September 1 & 2 - Big Island

...used bike wanted (Kauai)

Jewelry classes!...houses? (kauai)

Hawai'i 2050 Sustainability Summit

bellydance on the westside of Big Island

dj Garth/SF to be In Kona 9/8/2007 One Night Only!!!

GRoOVeFeST -All Ages get down

FINAL HEARING FOR PUNALU`U: (X-post)

Sustainability in Hawai'i -- Help Make It Happen [X-post]

Gardener Wanted (Holualoa, Big Island)

Call now to stop Depleted Uranium from polluting Hawaii

BIG PAint space needed on Maui and Oahu 2

The Ka Pilina camp @ Burning Man is BACK!

seeking *sublet/housesit/hospitality* for visiting firedancing dakini

Kuau, Maui Room for rent in June

Kailua - NEW

seeking sublet/housesit/hospitality for visiting firedancing dakini