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Hawaiian Word of the Day: Helu Kuhi Henua

by ʻŌlelo on March 22, 2011
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Helu Kuhi Henua URL – Uniform Resource Locator Eia kā HBB helu kuhi henua: http://www.hawaiibookblog.com. ʻO ia kahi no ko ʻoneʻi mau mea kākau, ko ʻoneʻi buke a me kēlā ʻano heluhelu ʻana. Here’s Hawaiʻi Book Blog’s URL: http://www.hawaiibookblog.com. Itʻs THE place for local authors, local books, and any kine reads.

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Best selling author from Japan visits Honolulu with his new book ‘Shift’–review and event info

by Misty on March 21, 2011
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Best-selling author and self made millionaire Takumi Yamazaki will be visiting Honolulu to promote the English release of his book Shift: 13 Exercises to Make You Who You Want to Be (One Peace Books, 2011). Takumi is well known in Japan for his seminars and expertise in mental and time management, business leadership, communication and […]

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Hawaiian Word of the Day: Hahai

by ʻŌlelo on March 21, 2011
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Hahai To follow Mahalo i kēlā me kēia kanaka e hahai ʻia mai nei iā māua ma Twitter. Thanks to everyone who follow us on Twitter.

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Hawaiian Word of the Day: Kupulau

by ʻŌlelo on March 20, 2011
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Kupulau Spring, Lit. leaf sprouting ʻO kēia lā, ʻakahi nō ko kēia makahiki Kupulau ā hiki i ʻaneʻi. Today is the first day of Spring.

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Hawaiian Word of the Day: Mahina Poepoe

by ʻŌlelo on March 19, 2011
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Mahina Poepoe Full moon Maluhia ka pō. Aheahe ka makani. ʻAlohi ka mahina poepoe i luna. The night is tranquil. The wind is gentle. The full moon sparkles above.

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Book End: Weekend of March 18, 2011

by Alex on March 18, 2011
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It’s time…it’s time…it’s Book End Time!  Welcome to this week’s Book End, highlighting the weekend’s literary and library events here in Hawaii. Celebrate Reading Teachers, Students, Readers, Writers… save the date:  April 16, 2011.  That is when the 14 Annual Celebrate Reading Festival will take place on Oahu at The University of Hawaii at Manoa.  Matt […]

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Hawaiian Word of the Day: Poluea

by ʻŌlelo on March 18, 2011
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Poluea Hangover, nausea, seasickness Nui ka poluea oʻu i kēia kakahiaka, akā hū ka ʻono o kēlā mau pia ʻōmaʻomaʻo i nehinei! I have a massive hangover this morning, but those green beers yesterday were truly delicious!

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Saint Patty’s Day @ Fresh Cafe with M.I.A!

by Misty on March 17, 2011
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day everybody! Want to avoid the crowd Downtown and still get your drink on? Join us at the Fresh Café, 831 Queen St at 7:30 pm for this month’s M.I.A series featuring HBB’s very own Dawn Sueoka! We’re so excited that she’s been given the opportunity to showcase some of her poetry […]

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Hawaiian Word of the Day: ʻŌmaʻomaʻo

by ʻŌlelo on March 17, 2011
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ʻŌmaʻomaʻo Green Pono nō ʻoe e komo i kekahi lole ʻōmaʻomaʻo i ka Lā ʻAiliki, o nanahu koʻu tita iā ʻoe. You should wear something green on St. Paddyʻs Day, or my sister will bite you.

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Herb Kane (1928-2011): author, historian, cultural leader and artist

by Misty on March 11, 2011
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Herb Kawainui Kane, or Uncle Herb to many, died this week on March 9th 2011. An accomplished artist and historian, Kane’s passing is a great loss to the Hawaiian community. His paintings and art will forever be treasured and his contributions to preserving the history and culture of the islands are priceless. Known for his […]

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Book End: Weekend of March 11, 2010

by Alex on March 11, 2011
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This Book End is a little different—depending on what happens overnight, the events listed here may or may not happen as listed. As I’m typing this now, we’re a few hours into the 8.9 magnitude earthquake that hit off the coast of Japan.  The footage on television is completely astonishing; the destruction as the water […]

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