Taniguchi’s family is one of 22 families who make “paakai”, the Hawaiian word for salt, following a cultural and spiritual tradition. Hanapepe is one of the last remaining salt patches (盐池) in Hawaii. Its holy salt can be traded or given away but must never be sold. Hawaiians use...
It is maintainedthat the word "Ouragon", asusedby Major Rogers,was merely the French word "Ouragan", a windstorm, a hurricane, or a tornado. In his subsequentarticle Mr. Elliott points out that Major Rogers, in August,1765,madea proposal to the King'sPrivy Councilin reference to western...
Last year was the first year since 2004 that Hawaii has had fewer than seven million visitors.The state had 6,800,000 arrivals in 2008.That was a decrease of 10% from the year before.State officials expect a decrease this year of another 2%.And they expect no growth in the economy ...
Also, the word ‘Auhuhu pa’ina which translates as “a time so dry that even the ‘auhuhu plant became brittle” is another word for the collective summer months otherwise known as Makali’i. Auhuhu Awapuhi Scientific Name: Zingerber zerumbet Polynesian Introduced –Common – Medicinal ...
1972. The Growth and Phenology of Metro- sideros in Hawaii. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Hawaii, Honolulu. RATTENBURY, J. A. 1962. Cyclic hybridization as a survival mechanism in the New Zealand forest flora. Evolution, 16, 348—363. RoCK, j, r. 1917. The Ohia Lehua trees of ...
Being interested in a theme park since the time that I was a child, I have learned a thing or two over the years about packing for a day of fun. A trip to a theme park is always a adventure, but if you’re not prepared, your day of fun could easily turn into a tiny little ni...
The evolution of the Stars and Stripes reflects the growth of the United States.After the admission of Hawaii into the Union in 1959,the flag was officially changed for the 26th time since its creation. There are many government flown in the United states in addition to the national flag.Amo...
Dendrobium are easy to care for. They bloom most in the summer months and flower production can slow in the winter. Even in tropical areas such as Hawaii this winter ‘resting’ can be observed. When they do grow, they grow quickly. New growth appears from the base of the plant and soo...
3.The word "expedited" (Line 4, Para.5) is closest in meaning to A.faster. B.quieter. C.wider. D.cheaper. 4.One problem with the PreCheck program is A.A dramatic reduction of its scale. B.Its wrongly-directed implementation. C.The government's reluctance to back it. D.An unreason...
The Red Sister plant prefers warm temperatures and bright sunlight for proper growth. It requires regular watering and moist soil with regular fertilizing every 3 months. Outdoors, it grows in moist soil and partial shade to partial sun conditions for the perfect foliage condition. You should prote...