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Candidates present prosecutor platforms In Pacarro’s message to the people of Honolulu, courtesy of ‘Olelo, he says, “a prosecutor has to lead by example: trying cases and moving the office forward through innovative policies that keep up with the change in times.”
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Candidates running for the Honolulu City prosecuting attorney enlightened University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa students about their visions and plans Monday, Sept. 13, in a forum hosted by Campus Center Board and the Mānoa Pre-Law Association. Candidates Darwin Ching and Keith Kaneshiro were present, while Franklin “Don” Pacarro Jr. was absent. Information regarding Pacarro’s campaign will be drawn from online sources. “Pacarro e-mailed us this morning saying he couldn’t get out of a prior obligation,” said Andrew Itsuno, ASUH President. Kaneshiro began his speech with, “I think it’s a disservice to the students, to the voting public, to not appear at a forum. The alternate candidate should have been here.” Ching also responded to Pacarro’s absence, “I echo Mr. Kaneshiro’s statement. Pacarro has done this before.” Itsuno asked the candidates pressing questions about their qualifi cations and their opinions on: the role of prosecutor, the problems facing college students, the biggest crime concern, and what problems exist at UH. Though all three candidates running are nonpartisan affi liated Hawai‘i residents, their visions and approaches to the position are different.
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Q UA L I F I C AT I O N S In terms of qualifications, Kaneshiro explained he has already served eight years in this position from 1989-1996. He also ran the Department of Public Safety while working with the legislature to get laws made and passed. Pacarro, for the past 24 years, has been the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. He has also been a criminal case lawyer amongst other positions. “I feel I am the most qualifi ed candidate for the job, that’s why I am running,” Pacarro said in an interview with KHON2. Ching explained he has worked in the prosecutor’s offi ce
under Chuck Marsland. He later became head of District Family Court then head of the whitecollar crime unit and is currently working in private practice. “I bring a pro -active view to crime,” Ching said. “I am not going to wait for crime; I am going to go out there.”
RO L E O F T H E P RO S E C U T I N G AT T O R N E Y The prosecuting attorney is the public offi cer in a county, district, or other jurisdiction, charged with carrying on the prosecution in criminal proceedings. Criminal cases can be robbery, shoplifting, murder, as-
sault, burglary, etc. Kaneshiro said the role is to be a leader in the law enforcement community, not for trials. He also explained that the prosecutor should be a voice to get funding for treatment programs. “ The prosecutor’s role is to try and solve the crime problem,” Kaneshiro said. Ching explained that in the past, the position has been a “reactive role.” Meaning wait for the crime to happen, prosecute, then put them in jail. Now the role is evolving, he explained. Ching argued that it’s not the prosecutor’s job to get funding, but to be the head of prevention.
When asked about the main problem facing people of O‘ahu, Ching pinpointed the ice epidemic. All candidates agreed with the prevalence of drugs and agreed that a new approach needs to be taken. Both Pacarro and Kaneshiro advocated the need for treatment plans. “You prevent the issue by drug treatment,” Kaneshiro said. “You also have to go after the drug organization and take away the profits.” Ching responded, “I can’t disagree with Mr. Kaneshiro on that, that’s just common sense. You have to do more than that. You have to work with the federal people and their agents and law enforcement because they have the tools to go after these people.” Pacarro said in an interview with KHON2 that in addition to treatment plans, we need to seek to reduce the demand of drugs through education. “Remove the demand and the drug dealers will have no one to sell to,” Pacarro said. The candidates also spoke of issues specifi cally at the UH See Prosecutor, page 5
Island gubernatorial race: Candidate’s Corner Candidate Bio NAME: JAMES “DUKE” A IONA AGE: 55 EDUCATION: B.S. IN POLITICAL SCIENCE, JURIS DOCTOR ATE
As the Sept. 18 primary election for governor approaches, staff writer Ethan Porter went to fi nd out more about the men behind the giant posters. Today’s interview features former Lieutenant Governor James “Duke” Aiona.
This is an edited transcript: an original edited version as well as the complete interview can be read online at www. kaleo.org/news. See Candidate’s Corner, page 3
UH: BAD FOR TREES? ne of UH-Ma-noa’s oldest and rarest treasures has been destroyed despite a year-long effort to save it. Last fall, a campaign was started to petition the Campus Center Board and UHM administration to reconsider the design of a recreational facility that would threaten the Comose Fig tree.
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ore than 2,000 people signed the petitions. In January, the petitions were delivered to the Campus Center Board and a formal request was made to preserve the tree. In addition, the UHM Landscape Advisory Committee and the Outdoor Circle issued strong statements supporting the tree’s preservation. These efforts were covered by local news media, including the HONOLULU ADVERTISER, KGMB, KITV, and KA LEO.
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nfortunately, the petitions, statements of support, and media attention were not enough to save the beautiful, rare, and historically and scientifically significant tree, planted nearly a century ago by Joseph Rock, renowned botanist and explorer.
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he Campus Center Board and UHM administration chose not to consider alternative locations or designs for the recreational facility; not to listen to the pleas of students, other university members, and the public; and not to spare the tree.
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n Saturday, August 14, the tree was stealthily cut down while the campus paused between the end of the
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Top: At 10:30 a.m., guards started to erect barriers and secure the area. (Photo: Davin Aoyagi / KA LEO) Bottom: The area after the tree’s destruction.
second summer session and the start of fall student orientations. In this way, the Campus Center Board and UHM administration avoided media attention and intervention by the thousands of people who had tried to save the tree. his treasure has been lost forever. Unfortunately, the fate of the Comose Fig tree is not an isolated incident, but only the most recent example of UHM’s practice of sacrificing prized botanical treasures to “modernize” its campus.
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T H U R S DAY, S E P T. 9 A student reported the theft of a moped from the Hale Wainani bike rack. T U E S DAY, S E P T. 7 Three bongs were found by staff checking rooms during an evening fire drill. Staff in Hale Noelani and Hale Wainani Buildings I and H each reported finding a bong. A student reported the theft of a bicycle from the Gateway House bike rack.
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Lieutenant Governor James “Duke” Aioa participates in an interview at his campaign headquarters at the Nimitz Center on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010. PLATFORM AND VOTING RECORD: Civil Unions: Against gay marriage for religious reasons, proposes a Constitutional Amendment to defi ne marriage as being between a man and a woman. Traffic: Pro-rail. Homelessness: The Lingle-Aiona administration has taken steps to reduce the numbers of homeless, including the Housing Placement Program. Hawaiian Sovereignty: Supports the passage of the Akaka Bill as a step towards ending the disputes like those facing the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and Kamehameha Schools. Public Education: Calls for an independent audit of the Department of Education to determine where each dollar is going. Economy: Wants to make Hawai‘i small business friendly by lowering taxes and fees needed to start and maintain a small business.
I N T E RV I E W: Ethan Porter: What is the job of the governor? James “Duke” Aiona: The job of the governor is ... to lead the State and who has a vision for what the State should be and where it needs to go and, of course, provide the leadership that the people of the
State of Hawai‘i look up to. We have a tremendous impact in that regard, and I think that can make or break a state, especially during times like this where you have all these various challenges, and people are looking for leadership. E.P.: We at UH are currently feeling the fi nancial crisis, class sizes are increasing, teachers are being cut, and our tuition goes up every year. What, as governor, do you plan on doing to help the University? D.A.: My vision for the University of Hawai‘i is, has always been, for them to be autonomous, as best as they can. To be able to have them have a budget, or have an appropriation of money, and let them do what they need to do and make them as worldclass a university as they can be.
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E.P.: What is the single, biggest problem facing Hawai‘i right now? D.A.: The economy; making sure that our people keep their jobs, and that we create more jobs. And of course education; which has been See Candidate’s Corner, page 5
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Mānoa campus. Ching mentioned there is a problem with the students feeling safe at night on campus, in relation to response of security. He spoke on behalf of his nieces, both of whom are students at UH Mānoa. His plan would be to work with the security to facilitate the processes. No statement was found on behalf of Pacarro for this question. Kaneshiro spoke of problems of sexual assaults at night on campus and response times from Honolulu Police Department and campus security. He said that sometimes campus security has a difficult time getting HPD to respond to their concerns. His solution is to create a sexual as-
sault unit and to bring together HPD and campus security. UH campus security didn’t agree with Kaneshiro’s statement of response times. Wayne Ogino, Chief of Campus Security at UH Mānoa, said that was not the issue while he has been the chief. “Whenever we call, we call via 911,” Ogino said. “I can’t think of anytime that (help from HPD) has been an issue.”
THE SOLUTIONS Overall, the candidates have all recognized similar problems that need to be addressed in the community but their solutions are different. Chi ng has a four - pa r t ac -
t ion pla n he dra f ted f rom di rect com mun it y concer ns. He wa nt s to address home i nva sions, crack dow n on dr ug houses, create a publ ic cor r upt ion unit a nd restore t he use of Hawa i‘ i sidewa l ks. “ It ’s goi ng t o be up t o t he vot er s ,” Ch i ng s a id . “ W ho c a n best prot e c t you a nd you r f a m i ly? We ne ed a new ap proach , v ision , a nd a new w ay t o f i ght c r i me .” Pacar ro expla ined to the St ar-Adver t iser that he plans to t ake on the dr ug problem by t ak ing out the demand. He also a ims to for m a team of prosecutors to specialize in sex assaults and prov ide more resources to ident it y thef t and computer cr imes. He wants to prov ide a Family Just ice Center to Hawa i‘i, which would ser ve v ict ims of family v io lence, elder abuse, st alk ing,
and sex assault . “ We need to keep Honolulu the sa fest big cit y in A mer ica,” Pacar ro sa id in an inter v iew w ith K HON2. Kaneshiro aims to tackle the drug problem by expanding drug court. He also plans to establish expanded units to manage sexual assault, elderly abuse and domestic violence. Furthermore, he intends to implement a student internship program in the office for students majoring in social work and law, in order to provide experience and bring new ideas to the office. “I have a broader view of what is going on in the community,” Kaneshiro said. “It is time for me to put my knowledge to work.” The primary elections will take place this Saturday, Sept. 18. The winner will serve the fi nal two years of Peter Carlisle’s fourth term.
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an issue for the last 30-40 years. E.P.: Where do you see Hawai‘i in 4 years? D.A.: In 4 years I hope that one, the economy is stronger, two, we’ve destabilized jobs, in fact, increased jobs ... I want to see our educational system improve to the point where people are really feeling good about education ... Once we get that change coming in, now the reputation gets out ... we’ll see a whole bunch of things opening up. And that’s where I see us in 4 years. This is the last in a three-part series profi ling Neil Abercrombie, Mufi Hannemann and James “Duke” Aiona, who are leading candidates for governor.
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Taste bud busting burgers PATRICK TR AN Staff Writer
Reconsider your options the next time you are craving a burger, and try out the delicious, juicy burgers at the Honolulu Burger Co. Honolulu Burger Co. is a short drive away from UH to South Beretania Street, or a long walk if you are feeling adventurous. At the end of such an adventure
lies one of the most delicious burgers you’ll have of all time. The ingredients are fresh and locally grown, with the beef coming straight from the Big Island. Honolulu Burger Co. features free -range grass-fed beef from Kulana Ranch in Hilo. The fries are freshly cut every morning, so you’ll know you’re getting the freshest stuff instead of the fl ash-frozen fries from fast-food
restaurants. Any imperfection that may exist in the cooking of burgers will not show, because you’ll be too busy trying to savor each bite. You can create your own classic burger, or simply choose one of the chef’s tried and true burgers, such as the Blue Hawaii burger or the Mushroom Mushroom Burger. Endulge yourself in their thick chocolate or vanilla milkshakes. For those who are feeling extra
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hungry they have a variety of fries including garlic, bleu cheese, sweet potato, and truffle fries. If you’re a lover of burgers, looking for a delectable meal, or simply just hungr y, come check out the Honolulu Burger Co. You’ll wonder why you even bothered paying for a Big Mac. A nd as for me, this place has easily made its place into my top three places to grab a burger.
Hours: 10:30a.m. to 9:00p.m. everyday. Address: 1295 S. Beretania St. across from Times supermarket Number: (808) 626-5202 After school special: Small fries and drink w/ UH ID.
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H AIYA SARWAR Staff Writer You see it there in the corner: the Cookie Corner, that is. Their sign is shining in many malls on O‘ahu. It’s a signal that you should go there because the cookies are out of this universe. The cookies are baked fresh daily and are utterly delectable. Chewy and soft in a way that’s cozy and comforting, they come warm and taste the way a homemade cookie should. From chocolate chip to snickerdoodle, there are plenty of fl avors to get your inner fat-boy skipping. “The cookies are all my own recipes. I’ve always loved cookies,” says Angus McKibbin, cofounder of the Cookie Corner, Hawai‘i’s largest locally-owned cookie store chain. After graduating from Cornell and discovering the unmatchable quality of his cookies, McKibbin was inspired to make his mark on the world in the most delicious of ways. And so, in partnership with
With 12 O‘ahu locations , including Kaimuki Shopping center, Ala Moana Shopping Center and Kahala Mall, the Cookie Corner is just a short bus ride away from UHM.
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their prices. The prices are what you would expect for a locallyrun, home-style restaurant. Students who consider themselves as indecisive food-grubbing machines should opt for the MEGA Plate. This dish consists of hamburger steak, teri chicken, mahi mahi and chicken katsu. When they call it a mega plate, they mean it. The dish is generously portioned and guaranteed to satisfy. Entrées include tossed or macaroni salad and two scoops of rice. Spot’s Inn is well worth the walk from the dorms if you’re seeking a tasty meal. If you’re hungry, indecisive and have money, come down to Spot’s Inn and enjoy some great home-cooked meals.
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Feed me up, Mr. Spot. “To provide you with the best-tasting meal, we use the best ingredients to maximize the flavor and bring new meaning to the words ‘Good Fast Food & Service.’” This is Spot’s Inn’s philosophy regarding their home-style cooking. Students have probably seen this little corner restaurant on the way to the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Located conveniently in Puck’s Alley, this place is pretty hard to miss. The fi rst thing you’ll notice is the large mirror on the left side of the room, which makes the restaurant appear larger. The next thing you’ll see is a back wall fi lled with your potential lunch or dinner choices and
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Zap Café will be celebrating its grand opening on the weekend of Sept. 24, but you can beat the rush by visiting now. “Whenever somebody comes in the door, they kind of immediately feel like it’s an oasis. You can look out of course and watch the world go by, but yet when you’re here it’s just ... like everything else is closed off, and it’s just your space and your time,” said Sandee Ashby, co-owner of Zap Café. “I definitely see that in our customers.” Zap Café & Lounge is located in the old American Savings Bank building on McCully between Beretania and South King street. Open from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m., if you are going there in the evening time, there may not be parking in the Zap lot. Fortunately, after 6 p.m. or on weekends and holidays, Central Pacifi c Bank across McCully turns into paid parking. If that lot is full, there is generally parking on either King Street or at the Sushi Company after they close. If you want to avoid parking issues, you can put your semester bus pass to use
and catch Route 4 from campus. Their food ranges from breakfast served all day, various pupus, steak of the hour and Ashby’s “Legendary Longhorn” chicken strips. Drinks include soda, coffee and alcoholic beverages with happy hour from 4 to 8 p.m. daily. The structure of the old bank building not only blocks out most sound from outside, but also has great internal acoustics. Zap Café has a juke box that plays throughout the building, and at 10 p.m. on various evenings, Zap Café will host a DJ for several hours, putting the great acoustics to good use. Zap Café was created as a location to hang out. Within its walls are various areas that will feel comfortable to different crowds. First, they have your standard bar with two large LCD televisions, draft beer, as well as bottled beer and a bartender ready to make various mixed drinks (including soda for those not of legal age). Second part of the Café includes the coffee shop and diner. And fi nally, there is a lounge area including comfortable couches, darts and two pool tables. Ashby’s background in-
spired the idea of Zap Café. His previous café, Café Portofino, was located just off the campus of Appalachian State University in North Carolina. The café, formerly owned by Ashby, was geared as a place for university students to hang out and rest between classes. A fter selling Café Portofino and coming back to Hawai‘i, Ashby’s son and co-owner Chad Garcia expressed his desire to start Zap Café, and that is exactly what they did. Growing up around restaurants and cafés, Garcia had always had a desire to run some kind of a restaurant. That, coupled with the fact that he and his friends always had issues finding nice places to hang out, Zap Café was born. A place dedicated to peace, music, friends and amazing food. Zap Café & Lounge was set up so that there is something for everyone, says Ashby. Zap Café & Lounge 1018 McCully Street Sunday and Monday 2 p.m. to 12 a.m. Tuesday to Friday 2 p.m. to 2 a.m.
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M ICHAEL BREWER Associate Opinions Editor
As you drive along K apiolani Boulevard and you pass Ha’oli Street, look to the right side of the road for a parking lot housing a cit y of busses. Here, you’ll f ind the the Jawaiian Irie Jerk lunch wagon. The ďŹ rst thing you’ll probably notice is the Jamaican music coming out of Chef Cassie’s lunch wagon. He’s hooked up a banging sound system on the service counter where you order, so even if you can understand his thick, authentic Jamaican accent, you’ll need to strain your ears to hear him above the music. But it’s OK — the food here is good, regardless of what you order. It’s one of those places where the only differences on the menu are the entrees, so it’s hard to choose something bad. I ordered a mini chicken plate to test the waters, and watched Chef Cassie walk back and forth in his wagon, having done it so often BRIAN TSENG / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I he knew where everything was, The Jawaiian Irie Jerk wagon can also be found at Redda Fire, downstairs at The Living Room (Fisherman’s Wharf) on Thursday nights right down to the cumin at the top of his well-stocked spice rack.
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I got a reasonable amount of food for $5: a fried bread side dish that tasted like deep-fried starch, killer cabbage and carrot stew beside the jasmine rice and a few good-sized pieces of barbequed chicken, cut katsu-style. The chicken was slightly overcharred, making it a little dry, but the natural grease from the curryinspired marinade and the taste of sweet-spicy coconut infusions from the stew deďŹ nitely made up for it. It’s food that’s supposed to be eaten all across the board; you can’t nitpick about anything because it all ends up absorbing the wonderful  avor anyway. I’m deďŹ nitely going back, not because I want to try anything new off the menu (and it’s a small menu), but because the chef came out, greeted me and gave me a good time. It was like home -cooked food. What more is there to say? Jawaiian Irie Jerk 669 Ahua Street (across the street from Hard Rock CafĂŠ on Kapiolani Blvd in large bus lot) (808) 388-2917 Monday to Friday noon- 5 p.m. Saturday noon - 7 p.m.
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M AY SALCEDO Contributing Writer One step into CafĂŠ 2600, and you can bet your bottom dollar that you will be welcomed with a smile. Their menu is simple and a bit pricey but the made-to-order sandwiches, coffee, lattes and smoothies are sure to please and make up for every dollar spent. Despite the trafďŹ c that buzzes by right outside the window, this place is as quiet as a library. Silence plus food equals happy students in a great place to study. Located next to Curry House and Nijiya Market, CafĂŠ 2600 is open everyday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. It’s a 5 to 10 minute walk away from campus and the cafĂŠ does parking validation. Computer stations enable printing, copy making and internet for a small fee. Large tables, armchairs and all-day access to wiďŹ scream “college-student-friendly.â€? Rogelio Yadao, a KCC student who was drinking a mocha
cappuccino, explained how CafĂŠ 2600 stands out. “I like the mocha because it doesn’t have the bitter coffee taste that mochas at other cafĂŠs have,â€? said Yadao. The hot cocoa, topped with whipped cream and drizzled with chocolate syrup, is also a must. The acai bowl has a fusion of banana, Sambazan acai and apple juice, topped with pumpkin seed, ax granola, banana slices and honey. It will leave you wanting more. “As much as we can, we try to use the freshest ingredients,â€? said manager Matt, who chose not to disclose his last name for personal reasons. Although loaded with antioxidants and omega-3 acids (a fatty acid great for brain development), the acai bowl is $6.50 and the bowl is only half full. Want something a little more substantial for your $6.50? Order a sandwich. Whether it’s turkey pesto or the breakfast sandwich, or if you choose to make your own, they all come fresh and hot.
The employees also let people bring in food (not beverages) from other Puck’s Alley restaurants. “At the end of the day, it’s all about community,â€? said Matt. He added that they plan to expand their espresso-making skills and host an open-mic night and live band in the near future. CafĂŠ 2600 Food: Build-Your Own Sandwich $6.50 Breakfast Sandwich $5.95 $5.95 Turkey Pesto Sandwich $6.50 Beverages: 12oz. 16oz. 24oz. Cappuccino $3.75 $3.95 $4.45 Mocha $4.05 $4.35 $4.85 Hot cocoa $2.95 $3.20 $3.65 Fruit Smoothie $4.95 (808) 946-2400 2600 South King Street #101
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Diamond Head Cove Health Bar: Oahu’s best açai T hou gh t hey of fer t a ke out , eat i ng it on p rem is e is a must . Just bei ng i n t hat ador able l it t le ba r is a n ex p er i enc e i n it s el f . In fact, Tuesday, Wednes day, T hursday, and Sunday from 8 to 10 p.m. are Awa nights. T he bar is transformed into a music hot spot with spe -
cial guest appearances by local talents such as Makana and A nuhea and guests can sample the traditional K ava drink ( pro nounced “ava” in Hawaiian). So t ake a break f rom that beer and put some goodness into your body and soul. Head out to the Diamond Cove Health Bar for some good,
clean and healthy f un. The Health Bar’s traditional açai bowl (a.k.a. “Da Cove Bowl”) comes in two sizes and runs from $6.50 to $8.50. Diamond Head Cove Health Bar (808) 732-8744 3045 Monsarrat Avenue
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Parking near the Health Bar is limited, and stalls are cramped. Students may want to utilize their U-Pass and catch the bus for their açai bowl. H AIYA SARWAR Staff Writer At the edge of Wa ik ī k ī is a lit tle sun-k issed sur pr ise. It ’s the Diamond Head Cove Health Bar. With walls covered by pictures of surfer boys, the bar encaptures the essence of that stereotypical surfer lifestyle. It ’s small, quirky, cozy and perfect for a healthy snack after a long day at the beach. F r om f r e s h l y s que e z e d j u i c e t o s mo ot h ie s , t h i s b a r h a s got p l e nt y of non - a l c o hol i c b e ve r a ge s t o s a t i s f y you r t h i r s t a nd you r v it a m i n de f i c ie nc ie s . B ut a s go o d a s t he d r i n k s a nd fo o d a r e , t he r e a s on you m us t go he r e i s
for t he i r a ç a i b ow l . The bowl comes fi lled with açai, bananas, strawberries and sweet blueberries. The whole dish is fl avorful and delicious and it will likely have you rushing back for more. T he a ç a i c r a z e h a s s p r e a d worl d w ide a nd t he r e a r e g r e a t a ç a i b ow l s a l l ove r t he i s l a nd . B ut w h a t m a ke s t h i s a c a i b ow l s o s p e c i a l ? “For one, the people who ser ve it are amazing. But we have this awesome white le hua honey f rom the Big Island and that ’s what I think makes our aca i so good,” sa id T i f fany Navar ro, Diamond Head Cove Health Bar manager. “ We use all f resh ingredients and there’s no ice added.”
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Slammin’ seafood in the deep blue sea CONIA BOIES Contributing Writer Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood Co. will fill your belly without emptying your wallet. Glancing over their menu might even put a smile on your face. Plates start at $6.95 with choices like shrimp scampi, fresh fish or garlic shrimp. Every plate includes rice, tossed salad, garlic bread and corn. Still hungr y? Combo plates range from $8.95 to $13.95 and of fer choices of steak, garlic or plain shrimp, pork chops and crab, in just about any possible combination. Daily specials on the menu keep customers coming back. From island favorite loco moco
for only $6.95 to teriyaki or garlic steak plates for $7.95, you’ll wish you had more room in your stomach. Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood 4725 Bougainville Dr. Honolulu, HI 96818 (Navy Exchange Parking Lot) (808)699-6541 Salt Lake Shopping Center (Next to Safeway) 848 Ala Lilikoi Street Honolulu, HI 96818 (808)636-8729 International Marketplace (Waikīkī) 2145 Kuhio Avenue Honolulu, HI (808) 926-3532
thedining the diningguide guide Get ready, get set, Chun Wah Kam A SHLEY WOOD Contributing writer Chun Wah Kam Noodle Factory is a local food joint that caters to customers looking for good food, fast service and cheap eats. The restaurant chain is a favorite when it comes to local Chinese food. “I really like their steamed char sui manapua with some pork hash on the side,” said Josh Lualemana, standing in line at the Waimalu branch. “I always get it when I come here.” As a customer, Lualemana says Chun Wah Kam Noodle Factory is a place where he can get great food at affordable prices. “My family usually caters from here when we have parties, which is good because all the food is gone
by the end and there’s not much to clean up,” said Lualemana. Upon arriving, customers can see an array of different food selections, that include many types of manapua, chicken, authentic Chinese noodles, won ton wrappers and dim sum. “When I come here, I usually get a mini plate lunch with noodles and orange chicken with a drink,” said Tina Vu, “It’s less than $10, which isn’t bad, because they give a generous amount.” Vu, a UH Mānoa student, says that it’s a place where she can “indulge from time to time, without having to break the bank.” Long lines can be expected, but it does not seem to deter customers from waiting to order. “It gets pretty busy during lunch hours, and a line forms,
but you get your food fast, and you can get out in less than 5 minutes,” said Vu. “Unless you don’t know what you want, because there’s so much choices to choose from.” Chun Wah Kam is affordable, has great food, friendly service, and perfect for UH students who are eating on a budget between hectic schedules.
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Church politics: swaying Christian voters DAVIN AOYAGI Managing Editor Who is more Christian in this election? This question has made its appearance throughout the current gubernatorial campaign. Jonah Kaauwai, Chairman of the Republican party, was quoted in the Star Advertiser as saying, “Neither Mufi Hannemann nor Neil Abercrombie is righteous and a vote for either ... is succumbing to fear and advancing unrighteousness.”
political science professor, said in the Honolulu Advertiser that, “There has always been a line - an imaginary line that doesn’t get crossed - and that is how much you emphasize the rightness of what you believe in comparison to what your opponent believes. It can become dangerous when you move into the framework of ‘I’m on the side of God and you’re not’.” This statement, however, runs into problems once we think about it in a general sense. This imaginary line is arbitrary and thus, depend-
... politicians must make it a point not to cross the arbitrary line that is public perception of faith statements ...
While some would see this as a tactic by the Republicans, head of Hawaiʻi Family Forum Dennis Arakaki and Mufi Hannemann supporter Ken Wong were behind an ad that encouraged voters to support Hannemann as a Christian candidate. In the f lier, Arakaki said, “Christians can make a difference now by voting in the Democratic primary. Please pull a Democratic ballot and vote for the acceptable candidate, Mufi Hannemann.” To be fair, both candidates have distanced themselves from these statements, as Duke Aiona called the remarks “divisive” and Hannemann claimed that, “Legitimate issues deserve full and thorough discussion and evaluation, and the tenor and the tone of this f lier do not encourage that.” It appears that both candidates have recognized when the line between claiming a faith and slamming one another with “holier than thou” attitudes has been crossed. Neal Milner, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
ing on the situation, can be moved as pleased. If a candidate, for example, stated that he/she did not vote for HB 444 because he/she embodies conservative Christian ideals, it is an indirect attack upon the other candidates while not being as blatant as the statements made during this gubernatorial election. It could also merely be interpreted as a stance on a political issue based upon personal convictions, and not necessary the “attack” that others may perceive it to be. Furthermore, voters of all fa iths
may be encouraged to vote for a candidate with similar beliefs on the basis that they will carry such beliefs into public policy decisions. Should we really fault politicians for attempting to appeal to such constituents? Ultimately, politicians aim to appeal to the largest voter base in an election, and in the case of Hawai‘i, the Christian vote is one that cannot be ignored. Yet politicians must make it a point not to cross the arbitrary line that is the public perception of faith statements, as this can run the risk of driving away voters. Most importantly, voters must remember that there exists a separation of church and state for a reason. A rticle Six of the U.S. Constitution states that, “ ... no religious Test shall ever be re -
quired as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States.” It is in the best interests of voters to remember that each vote should be towards the policies, and not necessarily the beliefs of the candidates.
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9/15/10 9 Tunesmith Porter 13 Hang glide, say 14 RL and TL automaker
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By Nancy Black and Stephanie Clements Tribune Media Services (MCT) Today’s birthday (9/15/10). Surrounded by love and a sense of security and protection, this year you can stretch your wings and fly. Career potential opens before you. Take a new path or sweep your current one clear of obstacles. Every day is filled with opportunity to grow and expand. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most
15 Top 16 What b.i.d. means, in prescriptions 18 Masters champ between Fuzzy and Tom 19 ___ spill 20 When Good Friday occurs 21 Like citrus juices 23 Many a realty deal 25 North African port 26 Some rear entrances 32 Garage, perhaps 35 Minuscule bits 36 Dover is its cap. 37 Feudal laborer 38 “__ clear day ...” 39 Beatles girl who paid the dinner bill 40 __ de vie: brandy 41 Singer K.T. 43 Eye or ear follower 44 The first official one was November 11, 1919 47 Detective fond of aphorisms 48 Stranded at the ski lodge, perhaps, and a hint to this puzzle’s hidden theme 52 Deep bow 55 Wild party 57 Transfer __ 58 Dubai leader 59 Many are German shepherds 62 Pull-down item 63 Still-life subjects 64 Seat of Allen County, Kansas 65 Tees off 66 Like morning grass 67 Kadett automaker DOWN 1 Fur giant 2 Knife named for a frontiersman
challenging. Aries (March 21--April 19) -- Today is a 7 -- You feel like angels are standing by your shoulder, guiding your every decision and action. Protected and supported, you can do anything. Taurus (April 20--May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Fly on angel wings to a passionate encounter. Say exactly how you feel and support your partner from behind the scenes. Gemini (May 21--June 21) -- Today is an 8 -- The countdown reaches zero today, and you take off to a unique destination. Your spirits are uplifted by the prospect. Enjoy the ride!
3 Gets water out of 4 Softball pitch path 5 CAT procedure 6 Jour’s opposite 7 Link letters 8 San Francisco and environs 9 Vegas attraction 10 Page with views 11 __ Johnston, former fiancé of Bristol Palin 12 Corp. VIP 14 Like __ in the headlights 17 Sitcom with a coming-out episode 22 Slimeballs 24 Dating from 25 Pump figure 27 Benny’s instrument 28 Greek column style 29 Chief Valhalla god 30 On Soc. Sec., maybe 31 Off, so to speak 32 On the briny 33 Letter starter 34 19-Across holder 39 Martha of comedy 41 Workers’ protection gp. 42 Ready to mail 43 Stashed supply 45 Wax-winged flier of myth 46 Frisbees, e.g. 49 Slump 50 Brit’s fireplace 51 Like a cold sufferer’s voice 52 Weigh station rig 53 AKC part: Abbr. 54 Sausage unit 55 Lost, as a big lead 56 Open to breezes 60 Have obligations 61 Giovanni’s god
Cancer (June 22--July 22) -- Today is a 5 -- You get into today’s activities wholeheartedly. There’s a lot of running around, but, in the end, you gather everything you need for a delightful party. Leo (July 23--Aug. 22) -- Today is a 6 -- Your boat is almost on an even keel. Careful communication throughout the day keeps you headed in your direction of choice. Remain focused on work and family matters. Virgo (Aug. 23--Sept. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Your words have tremendous impact on the feelings of others. Today you provide a protective shield that someone really appreciates.
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Libra (Sept. 23--Oct. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- The balancing act between personal desires and outside demands could get tricky. Shift your own thinking away from emotion toward reason.
Capricorn (Dec. 22--Jan. 19) -- Today is a 9 -- This is the day with angel wings. You feel loved and protected, and share that with everyone you know. Communicate your joy in emails and by phone.
Scorpio (Oct. 23--Nov. 21) -- Today is a 6 -- Wrap yourself in the comfort of self-confidence and mental precision. You have everything you need to bring about change as desired.
Aquarius (Jan. 20--Feb. 18) -- Today is a 9 -- Although your imagination carries you off to a desert island for a much-deserved rest, practical thinking keeps your body producing at work.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22--Dec. 21) -Today is a 9 -- Embrace the world! Wrap friends and family in a warm hug as if angel wings were guarding their security. Love heals all wounds.
Pisces (Feb. 19--March 20) -- Today is a 6 -- Today you manage partnership issues, travel, group activities and private introspection. Everything fits into your schedule. Give thanks.
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Earthquake aftermath a reminder of colonizer’s debt MORGAN CARMODY Staff Writer
On Monday, Aug. 16, an open letter to French president Nicolas Sarkoz y published in the daily French newspaper, Liberation, called for France to pay Haiti well over 17 billion Euros. Now, why would France need to pay Haiti such an exuberant sum of money? According to Toronto based newspaper, The Star, on Aug. 16, “… UN special envoy to Haiti, Bill Clinton, told Associated Press on Aug. 6 that international donors have yet to make good on their promises of billions of dollars to help the country rebuild. Haiti’s rebuilding could cost $14 billion, according to a recent Inter-American Development Bank study.” A group of 90 leading academics, authors and activists from around the world, proposed a solution to this desperate financial shortfall - why not reimburse Haiti for the illegitimate ‘independence debt ’ it had to pay France? Clearly Haiti still needs help to f inancially get back on their feet af ter the devastating earthquake earlier this year. France has received criticism for their role in helping Haiti. The open letter to Sarkozy reminds
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readers that as a condition of Haiti’s independence from France they were forced to pay, under threat of French military invasion that aimed to re-enslave the population, 150 million gold francs, much more than they could afford to repay at the time. Prior to the rebellion, Haiti was France’s most profitable colony. According to The Star, “Former French slave owners submitted detailed tabulations of their
losses to the French government, with line items for each of ‘their’ slaves that had been ‘lost’ with Haitian independence.” In 1825, French King Charles X demanded that Haiti pay an “independence debt” to compensate former colonists for the slaves that won their freedom in the revolution. The sum was later disbursed to 90 million gold francs to France. Even at the time this was not legal because the slave trade was al-
ready outlawed internationally. Haiti didn’t manage to pay off their debt until 1947. Clearly, because of this, Haiti was in some incredible difficulties prior to the earthquake. In the open letter, the signatories state “ T his allowance bends generations of Haitians under the weight of an illegitimate debt, a debt that the Haitian nation paid of f in 1947.” T hey also state, “Considering the urgent f inancial needs of countries devasted by the terrible earthquake of Jan. 12, we therefore urge you, Mr. President, to return to Haiti, the f irst black republic in histor y, the historical debt of its independence.” France has still made no moves toward reimbursing Haiti for their illegal actions. In fact, according to French newspaper Le Monde, “this committee is responsible for the parody website of the French Foreign Ministry, which falsely announced a refund of the money.” The French government quickly squashed that movement and is now seeking legal action. France needs to step up and own up to their illegal actions and injustices to Haiti. They need to help invest in the reconstruction in at least some sort of effort to make up for the fi nancial destruction they wrecked on the country many years ago. It is the least they can do for their former colony.
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Road warriors K IYOMI UEDA Senior Staff Reporter
The University of Hawai‘i Warrior football team (1-1) has been off-island for nearly two weeks with two back-to-back road games. When the Warriors return next week, they will have traveled 1,184 air miles. The Warriors are coming off a dramatic 31-28 win over Army in West Point, N.Y. last Saturday. They are now in Las Vegas, where they will train until Friday before heading out to Boulder, Colo. The Warriors will look for their second-straight road victory when they face the Colorado Buffaloes (1-1) this Saturday at 9:30 a.m. HST at Folsom Field. So how do the Warriors focus on their opponents, practice and manage their schoolwork while being on the road? For junior wide receiver Royce Pollard, the answer lies in being focused and responsible. “Being in Vegas sounds fun and exciting but we have to put aside the
distraction of Sin City and remember that we are here to play football and get ready for Colorado,” he said. “Whether its in Hawai‘i, Vegas, Colorado, New York or Australia, we have to practice and prepare with our minds right.” As far as classes go, Pollard said being gone from school for so long challenges the players to become more responsible. “It’s diffi cult but it’s something that we work on because we do have study hall hours and a great tutor,” he said. Last weekend, Colorado lined up against the University of California - Berkeley Bears and struggled, losing 52-3. The Buffaloes’ offensive line allowed their quarterback Tyler Hansen to be sacked six times against California. Despite their win last weekend, the Warriors know they have to be cautious of Colorado’s secondary. “They look more in sync and comfortable with their coverages. It will take high execution for the offense with a no mercy attitude,” Pollard said. “I feel this week we will be challenged
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Junior wide receiver Royce Pollard evades Trojan defenders in the Warriors‘ 49-36 defeat against USC in their season opener on Sept. 2. Pollard had five receptions for 94 yards and a touchdown against Army last weekend. JOEL KUTAKA KA LEO O HAWAI‘I
offensively because they do bring a lot of starters back on defense. As a team, the bottom line is we gotta strap up and take it to them because I’m sure
they’ll be ready to play.” In order to win their second road game this season, Pollard said the team must remain focused.
“It will take execution, focus and desire,” he said. “We have to want to win this game because its not going to come easy.”
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