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CONTENTS THIS WEEK’S QUESTION What is the last magazine you read? Editor: Anthony Pignataro Lapham’s Quarterly

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4 MAUI COUNTY Nuthin’ but concerned locals and pissed off Ron Paul devotees in this week’s Letters. Jared Libby finds only optimism when he asks what’s the hold-up with the Kealia Boardwalk. Shocking news shocks Maui Land & Pine in a shocking Maui 10. Who doesn’t like monster trucks driven by jerks? Eh Brah! Rob Report talks about what he likes and doesn’t like about The Maui Snooze. As if we’re still interested, Kalama Village comes up yet again in LC Watch. Somehow the Superferry is still making news, which is why Anthony Pignataro is still writing about it in Coconut Wireless. And pink justice reigns supreme in News of the Weird.

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14 FEATURE STORY Do you like whales? We like whales. You know who else likes whales? Pacific Whale Foundation President Greg Kaufman. What’s more, Kaufman likes to talk about whales, which really helped out Jessica Armstrong when she interviewed him about–you guessed it!–whales.

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LETTERSTOTHEEDITOR [Editor’s note: This week we were deluged with letters and comments on two Jan. 3, 2007 stories—Starr Begley’s “What Does it Mean to be a Local?” (mostly positive) and Anthony Pignataro’s “Ron Paul is Right!” (virtually all negative). What follows is a small sampling from each group, but you can read the complete selection of letters at Mauitime.com.]

TALKING “LOCAL” When I came to Maui 27 years ago, no 28 now, the culture spoke to me and I knew it was my home. My first real Hawaiian experience was on the Big Island where I saw real ALOHA at work and realized this was what I had looked for most of my life. England— where I grew up—used to be this way, but not anymore. And no, not the government, but the people. Though a white (haole), I felt ashamed of my own race and all they have done around the world, and still do—look at the last seven years—but that is not me. I am now part of a huge, loving family who support and help each other—that is local. Heritage and color mean nothing; it’s what’s in your heart that counts. I have heard Maui called the “heart chakra” of the islands. To me, that is so. You either get it, or you don’t. -Peter Gooch, Haiku Of all the dumb definitions of “local” the dumbest is Paul Wood’s since it excludes most Hawaiians. He says that the grand- and greatgrandparents of all locals slaved away for agribusiness and lived in plantation camps. The reason Asians were brought over to work the fields is that the population of Hawaiians

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was decimated by European and American diseases, and few Hawaiians lived in these camps. Another dumb definition of “local” is “pidgin speaking.” I taught in schools here for ten years and I can assure you that pidgin is not a language but a system of slang that handicaps kids and ensures that those who speak it exclusively will never rise above menial worker status. Pidgin’s vocabulary is miniscule and its ability to express complex and subtle meanings is very limited. You won’t find any science, engineering, math, history or great literature written in pidgin. Those who cling to pidgin as a status of their localism, and those new-arrival kids who pathetically adopt pidgin to fit in are doing themselves great harm. Local people eat local food? Sure like spam, white rice, macaroni salad, and loco-moco (greasy, gravy-covered hamburger patties). By adopting these foreign culinary atrocities as local, Hawai‘i residents have adopted diabetes, cancer and heart disease as local ways of early death. At the University of Hawai‘i there are Hawaiian Studies professors of Hawaiian ancestry who speak beautiful English as well as beautiful Hawaiian, but never pidgin, and they eat true Hawaiian foods (fish, poi, fruits, vegetables). They aren’t local? There are white descendents of missionaries whose families have lived here far longer than descendents of plantation workers. They aren’t local? Lots of tourists wear T-shirts, slippers and shorts, and are easy-going and goodnatured. They are local? It seems to me that the word “local” is like the word “spiritual.” People like the label because it gives them a sense of superiority without having to do anything to help others, contribute to society or

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help preserve the aina. Both words are useless and divisive. -Kurt Butler, Wailuku

it’s gonna get lonely at the fringe on the left or the right. -Peter Nebres, Kahului

I agree with many of these answers from “locals.” I am originally from Portland, Oregon and have been here eight years. I believe I must have adapted to the Maui lifestyle well because I remember “local” Hawaiian friends telling me years ago that I was very easygoing and was a good match with the Maui spirit. I lived on the Westside for four years and then moved to Kahului—you definitely start to feel more local living here—closer to all of Maui’s mixed cultures, away from the mass tourism. I guess my family is a mixed bag of locals. My husband, Steve, has been on Maui eight years, too, and before that spent seven years on Oahu. Plus his dad grew up here in Kahului, with some of his childhood spent in the camps, before his family was able to purchase a home off of Pu‘unene Street. Which is where we live today, raising our two daughters, Kaia (age three) and Sachi (two months). And you can’t get any more local than my hapa daughters—half Japanese, quarter Norwegian, English and Scottish. We love Maui’s diversity and wouldn’t dream of living anywhere else! -Leslie Gibson-Seno, via Mauitime.com

First of all, I would like to thank Maui Time for publishing an article about presidential candidate Ron Paul—a heavily biased article, but at least it is something. Now, I don’t blame you for writing this— well, never mind—“article,” since, like most Americans, after seven years of his Bushiness, [you] see all Republicans as evil trolls. You’re right, most are! But hey, oblivious to the facts, you go right ahead—on purpose or not—and leave out some inconvenient truths. Let’s take his ideology: I mean, “far right.” Oh boy, name-calling. This is not even true; he is much more of a libertarian (he ran for president in 1988 on the libertarian ticket), which has to do with LIBERTY. Ever heard of it? You know, what our country was founded on. Listen, if you want the government to take care of you, and in the meanwhile take 38 percent to 55 percent of YOUR income, well, just go right ahead. And, hey, you know, what’s so bad about federalizing everything? The government will take care of you. God bless the USSR! Bullcrap! You, the people, are the only ones who can govern justly, not the corporate/government bureaucracy. Ron Paul is about SMALL GOVERNMENT, the idea that you can run your life better than anybody else can ever hope to. But this is just the tip of the iceberg. Get off your butts and do some research on Ron Paul; don’t take my word for it! Sorry I don’t have more space. If you are interested, contact the Maui Ron Paul Meetup group! Mahalo! -Chris Regan, Lahaina

TALKING RON PAUL Bravo Anthony Pignataro on your article on Ron Paul! It’s slicker than any hit piece I’ve seen done by even the national media. (Care to work for Fox Newscorp?) I mean you took the most controversial issues that is barely even being debated today and used Ron Paul’s own words to make him look like a far right wing nut. But you neglected to add one crucial piece that you hoped the reader wouldn’t see and that is: every stance that Ron Paul takes HAS A CONSTITUTIONAL basis for it. Something that he has been fighting for in 30 years of service in Congress. All those issues that you mention pale in comparison to the main issue that Ron Paul is emphasizing: the continued growth of the welfare/warfare state, the increased erosion of our personal freedoms and the collapse of the fiat dollar. All the other divisive issues are used by the statists to create a false division among the people between left and right, blue state and red state. Meanwhile their power gets larger. I’m surprised that such an intelligent person such as you would fall for this. I’m just glad the 80 percent of the American people who are in the middle and who gave up on politics a long time ago have woken up and are flocking to Ron Paul’s message of peace, freedom and prosperity. Time to join the mainstream Anthony:

Anthony Pignataro responds: Libertarians want the government to crack down on illegal immigration and ban abortion? Since when?

Maui Time welcomes letters commenting on our coverage, but only if they’re complimentary. If you still wish to complain about something, please have the decency to use plenty of bad punctuation and grammar—that makes it easier for us to make fun of you when we respond. We also reserve the right to edit your letters. Send your letters to the editor via e-mail (letters@mauitime.com), regular mail (Letters to the Editor, Maui Time Weekly, 33 N. Market St., Ste. 201, Wailuku, HI 96793-1742) or fax (808-244-0446). All correspondence must include your full name, hometown and phone number.

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Bridge to Nowhere Will the Kealia boardwalk ever open?

ees. She added that calls come in pretty much daily from people wondering what’s going on with the stalled construction. “We even get calls from the Mainland from people who have been to Maui and want to know if the boardwalk is finished yet,” Nakai said. For now, residents and visitors alike will have to continue to exercise that seemingly endless patience. The boardwalk will remain closed until the parking lot is finished. With this project’s history, that could be months or even years away. “It’s simply too unsafe for people [to park] along that stretch of road,” Nakai

said. Until there’s a proper parking lot at the boardwalk, she said, there’s no good entry for traffic on North Kihei Road. Nakai added that for their own safety, people should stay off the boardwalk until it officially opens. Permits to finish the parking lot are only the latest hang-up for this star-crossed public works project. First there were the building materials. Recycled plastic composite board supplied by Aloha Plastics for the boardwalk splintered and warped soon after construction workers pounded the last nail. Then the blame game started. Was it faulty installation or substan-

dard product? Central Contracting, who finished their end of the project back in September by replacing the boards—using screws instead of nails—remains in business. Aloha Plastics is not. So as the seasons pass, and generations of birds fly in and out of Kealia Pond, the boardwalk will remain an idle bridge to nowhere. And even if the public finally loses its patience and even interest, we know we can count on Glynniss Nakai to remain positive enough for the rest of us. “It’s going to be really cool when it’s finished,” Nakai said. MTW

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Reading the Daily Muse I have a friend who refers to our big daily newspaper alternately as the “fish wrapper” and “The Maui Snooze.” Yet, like myself, he is a devoted reader, rarely missing a day. Years ago, The Maui News published four days a week—Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Often people would line up at the old Maui News offices, as the afternoon paper offered a first glimpse at home rental possibilities. The daily paper has grown as Maui has grown. More advertisers spend more money, and the “Snooze” now has morning distribution and big Mainland corporate ownership. It’s a smoothie-like blend of elements: down-home local interest and sports stories; wire stories of world and national news; corporate media pagetwo pandering on celebrity blunders; national editorial columnists like George Will and Ellen Goodman; and letters—lots of letters. The Maui News also carries a gem of a feature column: Shave Ice, by long-time Hawai‘i resident Tom Stevens. The author—a schoolteacher, beach volleyball enthusiast, jazz buff and much more—captures island life with the grandeur of an entomologist swooping up a rare and beautiful butterfly, displaying it for all to see. Before she retired to follow other pursuits, reporter Valerie Monson filled the role of probing reporter to the best extent her editors would allow. But the Snooze’s writing is often mundane at best, sometimes even bordering on the bizarre. I’ve often attended public meetings only to read the account the following day and wonder if the reporter had covered an entirely different event. My friend would single out a particular writer, the “Eager One,” as he called him, for his peculiar slants on local stories. It’s possible, my friend said, that this writer might be local chapter head of the Flat Earth Society, considering his unwavering stance of refusing to accept prevailing scientific studies on global warming. And so it was an uncommon surprise to read a recent Maui News editorial, published on the second day of this New Year, titled, “Consider 7 generations.” Far from their usual middleof-the-road, play-it-safe approach, this op-ed contained a timeless wisdom. “Maui’s economy is based on the visitor industry,” the editorial began. “The visitor industry stands firmly on the island’s environment, a broad

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LC Watch Tasers! Starting very soon, Liquor Control officers will carry Tasers when they visit licensees and conduct inspections. Liquor Control Director Franklyn Silva announced the new policy during the Jan. 8, 2008 Liquor Commission hearing, adding that Mayor Charmaine Tavares has approved money to pay for the Tasers and training. The project awaits final approval from the County Council. “We’ve sent some people to get Taser training,” Silva told commissioners. “So I’m thinking it’s about time to get Tasers on hand.” Ironically, Silva’s announcement that LC inspectors will now be armed—albeit with “non-lethal” weapons—came in the middle of a hearing on how peachy the crime situation at Kihei Kalama Village (KKV) has gotten in recent months.

This is keeping Maui “green?” term generally referring to the face and substance of nature. Environment also encompasses island traditions, and most importantly, recognition of the host Hawaiian culture. “In traditional life,” the editorial continued, “major decisions consider the effect of decisions on seven generations—looking beyond the immediate to the future. Maui is beyond the point of being cavalier about the future. The island can easily be loved to death. Change is inevitable. Destructive change is possible. Considered change can preserve the best of island life while making evolution possible.” It went on to detail how our reefs and ocean are under attack from pesticides, herbicides, soil runoff and over-fishing. It said our land is under similar stress by a growing population requiring housing, jobs and transportation—all threats to the open spaces that provide a breath of fresh air for us all. It’s not often our media or decision makers are willing to make such bold assertions on how we should handle the issues of the day. It’s largely indicative of how far society has strayed from balance with the planet and resources that sustain all living things. Since foreigners began arriving in Hawai‘i 200 years ago, drastic changes to the environment, culture and way of life have been the norm. Broad changes to the native ecosystems followed economic pushes to harvest sandalwood, graze cattle, and alter the islands’ waterways to produce sugar for export. Fifty years ago, island investors saw the economic future of moving beyond agriculture to harvest a new crop—tourism. Since then, the past two generations have

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witnessed an unprecedented and rapid growth in the visitor, construction and real estate industries, as well as an influx of new residents. Growing pains are clearly being felt from the last few decades of embracing the same kind of rapid development and urban sprawl characteristic of Anywhere, USA. Still, Conde Nast Traveler awarded Maui “Best Island in the World” for 12 years running, and that has proved to be both a blessing and a curse. Of all the Hawaiian Islands, Maui is the most dependent on tourism for fueling our economy, which brings in more than 40 percent of our total revenue. Molokai residents have fought valiantly to protect their rural ways of life, subsistence hunting and fishing and cultural values. Their island community is functioning quite well without Big Box stores, mega-plex theaters, time-share resort sales and see MUSE, page 12

“We’ve seen big improvement,” Maui Police Lieutenant Clarence Kenui told the commissioners. “We appreciate all the licensees have done. Everyone’s been doing a great job.” LC supervisor Harry Matsuura agreed. “Basically, there’s been quite a bit of change,” Matsuura said. “Cases have dropped quite a bit.” Kalama Village has been a preoccupation for the LC since last summer, when Maui PD first went to the Liquor Commission complaining that there were too many bars in such a confined area (there are nine) and asking for restrictions placed on each license requiring that they close at midnight. The Liquor Commission refused, and countered with requests that the MPD step up uniformed visits to the area. Others suggested placing a “paddy wagon” or even a substation in the Village—ideas MPD never seriously considered. It turned out that, if KKV management, licensees, LC officers and the police were correct, none of that was apparently necessary to quiet the area. “[The calmness] is due in large part to Bada Bing’s [closing],” Matsuura said, referring to the Martini Lounge nightclub Bada Bing had opened on weekend nights last year following Hapa’s closing. Kenui and KKV manager Eileen Bereki concurred with Matsuura’s assessment.

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wise—said, “We’re going to try to look at the things that absolutely need to be funded… I think everything is going to have to be justified.” Forgive my bachelor’s degree naiveté, but don’t our outstanding legislators do that every year? Isn’t it standard operating procedure to put only those “things that absolutely need to be funded” in each year’s budget?

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WEDNESDAY, Jan. 2 On this, which is so far proving to be the second most disappointing day of 2008 for the State of Hawai`i, Department of Transportation officials announced that fans of the University of Hawai`I (UH) Warriors could not meet the football team when it arrives at Honolulu International Airport today after yesterday’s disastrous 41-10 loss in the Sugar Bowl. According to a Honolulu Advertiser story posted on the paper’s website this morning, the team will “not go to the airport terminal” but instead “will be picked up in a remote location and will be bused from the airport.” Oh yeah, that’s going to do wonders for the team’s—and the state’s—self-esteem.

THURSDAY, Jan. 3 For those of you who care about such things, I got my college degree in political science, not journalism. This gets me ribbing from time to time—more from my colleagues than members of the public, to be honest— but it gives me one small advantage over my Journalism School peers: I studied the government budget process in college. And believe me, it was fascinating. Anywho, my brow furrowed even more than usual when I read our own state Senator Roz Baker’s quotes in today’s Honolulu Star-Bulletin story “State budget: Focus is on the essentials.” According to the story, Senate Ways and Means Committee chairperson Baker—probably the most powerful person in the state Senate budget-

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Speaking of Journalism School, parsing, deciphering or just plain explaining Hawai`i Superferry, Inc. (HSF) press releases—all courtesy of the good folks at McNeil-Wilson Communications—would be an outstanding exercise for up and coming reporters. Today they sent over a real head-scratcher. Titled “HAWAII SUPERFERRY ADDS A SECOND VOYAGE BETWEEN MAUI AND OAHU STARTING JANUARY 16,” the release—as usual—doesn’t say vastly more important things than it says. While admitting that the HSF business plan “is dependent on running two trips per day,” the statement dances around the issue of why exactly the Superferry won’t (can’t?) make one daily voyage to Kauai, as originally planned. “Providing service to Kauai is very important to us,” HSF CEO John Garibaldi says in the release. “We’ve decided, however, to initiate a second voyage to Maui sooner in order to allow more time in which to work with the community on Kauai to ensure a safe and successful resumption of service.” Work with the community? Seriously: what does that mean? Hold meaningless “outreach” meetings in which the Superferry executives spout their corporate blather and anti-Superferry activists threaten to fill Nawiliwili Harbor with surfers and everyone leaves more convinced than ever that the other side is corrupt? Or will HSF attempt a tried-andtrue method of combating other Not-InMy-Backyard (NIMBY) movements— paying off leaders to walk away? After all, that method worked wonders with the state Legislature, in which HSF paid out considerable sums to both campaign coffers and lobbyists. Ultimately, your guess to those question is as good as mine. That’s because Hawai‘i Superferry press releases ultimately don’t say anything— well, anything beyond the corporate mantra “HAWAI‘I SUPERFERRY EQUALS GOOD.”

SATURDAY, Jan. 5 At long last, someone is finally taking a stand against the Hawaiian Grammy Awards, and the way they seem to favor compilation album producers over vocal-

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ists. And that someone is Keola Beamer. Nominated for a Hawaiian Grammy this year, Beamer is quoted in today’s Maui News as saying that he won’t participate in the Feb. 10 awards because his album Ka Hikina O Ka Hau—The Coming of the Snow is not true Hawaiian music. “Maybe we need a couple of categories of the Hawaiian music genre,” Beamer said in the article. “One might be instrumental music, one might be vocal music. I would love to hear a winner with Hawaiian lyrics on it.” This news is more shocking than state Auditor Marion Higa’s exasperation at Governor Linda Lingle’s excessive use of “executive privilege” to block the Auditor’s office from getting access to Hawai‘i Superferry records. It’s also way, way more shocking than Maui County Mayor Charmaine Tavares’ quote in today’s Honolulu Star-Bulletin saying she’s “very disappointed” that the Superferry people decided to add a second daily Maui voyage “without consulting county officials and members of community.”

SUNDAY, Jan. 6 There’s a really interesting 31-page batch of Superferry-related public records posted on today’s Honolulu Advertiser, which the paper obtained through the state open records law. They confirm that various state Department of Transportation (DOT) staffers as long ago as 2004 were saying that it requiring an Environmental Assessment (EA)—less rigorous than an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), but still an official study—of the Superferry was the “Right thing to do.” And the Advertiser explains that very nicely in the story that accompanies the documents. But the paper’s story seems to miss the documents’ real money

quote, which appears in a Dec. 29, 2004 DOT outline of “RECOMMENDATIONS” (author unknown). Basically a list of pros and cons for each point, the outline is clearly written by a DOT official favoring a Superferry environmental review—in fact, there are four pros and just two cons under “Require a statewide EA for the ferry system.” But the key point occurs right after the first con, “Cannot meet June 30, 2005 deadline for investors’ support,” which is the main reason Hawai‘i Superferry officials have always given when asked why they didn’t want to undergo an official environmental study. But underneath that phrase, written in very dangerous italics, is the following note: “The criticalness of this deadline has never been verified.” Bam! For the first time that I know of, we have some kind of official DOT skepticism of HSF’s stated rationale for refusing to do an EA or EIS.

MONDAY, Jan. 7 Not that it means anything now, but it is nice every now and then to see official evidence that Superferry opponents aren’t the irrational Luddites Superferry backers paint them to be.

TUESDAY, Jan. 8 And it’s official: UH football coach June Jones is trading Hawai‘i for Dallas, Texas, where he’ll accept a $2 million-ayear, five-year contract with Southern Methodist University. Oh yeah, it’s looking like 2008 will be just a spectacular year. Anthony Pignataro is now available in Twitter form at http://twitter.com/apignataro. MTW

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MUSE: continued from page 8 cruise ship visits. Still, facing pressures like Maui, Molokai’s community is encountering a proposed development at La‘au Point that could substantially change an area that has remained wild and untouched for untold generations. Faced with the continuing commodification of Maui’s lands and resources by outside corporate investors, what are our options? What choices can we make that abide by the indigenous cultural precept of looking ahead at least seven generations? Sailing in like a majestic voyaging canoe, one recent arrival is the concept of “sustainability.” More than a buzzword, sustainability describes seven-generation thinking, and is the only course worth sailing into the future. Anything short of sustainability is the equivalent of writing checks on an overdrawn account. While we seek to patch the holes in our sailing canoe and trim the sails, we may look first to the biggest holders of our land and water resources. Not coincidentally, these may be the same entities responsible for stresses on our environment, allowing widespread soil, air and water contamination through chemical use, burning and widespread tilling. It’s time for our plantations to step into the 21st

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century and lead Maui into a future where we may be a worldwide example of self-sufficiency and balance. Four days before their forwardlooking Jan. 2 editorial, The Maui News printed another opinion titled, “Maui should remain green.” It contended that there are two relatively new, “hard-headed reasons” for supporting Hawai‘i Commercial & Sugar (HC&S)’s operations on 37,000 acres. Keeping the land in cane, the editorial postulated, will keep it away from the pressures to develop it for urban use, even though HC&S and its parent company, Alexander & Baldwin (A&B), have regularly sold off or developed chunks of land for commercial, residential, industrial or resort purposes. The Maui News then opined that keeping HC&S’s sugar industry afloat could help wean us off fossil fuels, as the sugar could produce ethanol, to meet the 10 percent mandate in our gasoline since April 2006. “Opposed to massive development and in favor of weaning the island off fossil fuels?” the editorial asked. “Encourage [A&B] to invest in keeping Maui green by building what should be a profitable and ecologically sound ethanol plant.”

These arguments look appealing at first glance, especially when considering it could mark an end to the archaic, polluting, health-compromising practice of cane-burning (which the editorial termed “annoying”). But would keeping vast acreage in sugar meet the seven-generation test? Water is one of our most precious resources, and East Maui Irrigation, providing ditch water to the cane fields, represents the state’s largest water diversion. A growing population needs locally grown food to survive, not just fuel to keep our cars driving to the malls and Big Box stores. Water resource priorities set by our elected leaders should have food production for local use at, or near the top, of the list. Converting sugar to ethanol also consumes energy. Currently, bagasse and coal run the HC&S boilers and the mill, with excess electricity sold to Maui Electric Company. Some 60,000 tons of coal are imported annually. Also, ethanol distillation produces a stinky, organic byproduct called vinesse at a 12-1 ratio for each gallon of ethanol produced. The “Keeping Maui green” editorial also slipped into one of the common misconceptions repeated over recent years—that only irrigated cane is preventing Maui’s central valley from reverting to a dust bowl of the sort reported in the 1800s. That overlooks the tons of topsoil currently lost to windblown erosion when hundreds of acres are tilled at a time. University of Hawai‘i professor Lee Altenberg addressed that a decade ago, in response to The Maui News’ eager reporter making the same claim. “The natural state of the valley, was a thick dryland forest,” Altenberg wrote. “In this forest, giant flightless ducks, nene, and other birds roamed among trees that grew nowhere else in the world. “The Polynesians reduced this forest to a grassland by recurrent burning as a means to cultivate grass for thatches,” Altenberg continued. “But it was cattle that turned the valley into a dust bowl. Beginning in 1793, for a whole generation cattle had been let loose to run over Maui. Cattle, pigs, and goats turned virtually all of Hawai‘i’s dryland forest areas into dust. A Natural History of the Hawaiian Islands, edited by E. A. Kay, gives abundant details.” With the onset of the New Year, it’s wise to examine the far-reaching effects of our actions. It is as essential to protect and restore the island’s natural environment here in Maui as elsewhere on the planet— perhaps more so because of our isolation. Choices made for our future should be done with foresight to the generations to come, and with respect to all beings that inhabit planet earth. “The future of Maui,” our daily paper states, “can be a model of harmony—between individuals and between humans and nature.” Wise words, indeed. MTW

NEWSOFTHEWEIRD PINK JUSTICE In parts of India’s Uttar Pradesh state, according to a November BBC News dispatch, women are hopelessly oppressed by poverty, abusive husbands and corrupt officials, but two years ago, Ms. Sampat Pal Devi got fed up. She organized bands of vigilante women (with several hundred members), dressed in pink saris, to protect their sisters using both nonviolence (heaping public shame on wrongdoers) and violence (with axes and the traditional Indian stick, the “lathi”). Said Sampat Devi, “Village society in India... refuses to educate [women], marries them off too early [age nine, in her case], barters them for money. Village women need to study and become independent to sort it out themselves.”

COMPELLING EXPLANATIONS Dr. Paul Schum, 50, the principal of the Catholic Bethlehem High School in Bardstown, Ky., was arrested in October on prostitution-related charges after he was discovered loitering in an alley, dressed as a woman, in leather and fishnet stockings and with fake breasts. A local priest, presumably intending to help Dr. Schum, said dressing as a woman didn’t sound like something Schum would be involved in, “[b]ut again, we’re in the Halloween season.” Dr. Schum eventually resigned, and the prosecutor chose to drop the charge.

IRONIES On Nov. 7, news media reported that the Guinness Book of World Records noted New York City’s Serendipity 3 restaurant for having the planet’s most expensive dessert: a $25,000 chocolate sundae, featuring, among other delicacies, edible gold flakes. On Nov. 16, the same news media reported that the city’s

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Department of Health had ordered Serendipity 3 closed after inspectors found a live mouse in the kitchen, along with mouse droppings, fruit flies, house flies and more than 100 cockroaches.

GREEN IRONY Many of today’s environment-friendly new buildings are apparently terrible for birds. According to ornithologist Daniel Klem of Muhlenberg College, between 100 million and a billion birds are killed each year colliding with glass, with a big culprit being the generous glass construction on buildings meeting the rigorous energy and environmental standards of the U.S. Green Building Council.

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FAILED TO MASTER THE ART OF THE GETAWAY Robert Hickey Jr., running from a Hamilton County (Tenn.) sheriff’s deputy in October, dashed into nearby woods, fell into a well and had to be rescued. And Rudy Aguas, 25, running from a Reno, Nev., police officer in November after a failed carjacking, ducked into a building but got stuck in a freshly poured concrete floor. And a suspect in car break-ins, running from Miccosukee Indian Reservation police near Miami in November, dove into a retention pond but apparently failed to notice a “Live Alligator” sign, and was killed by “Poncho,” a gator well known to locals. MTW

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hree decades ago Greg Kaufman would wake early in the morning and strap a zodiac to the top of his Datsun station wagon. Then he’d leave his home in Makena and drive along the Kihei coast and around the Pali, scouring the wide southern waters for the telltale sprays of humpback whales. After spotting one, he and a small team of researchers would race to the nearest beach, put the tiny boat in the water and head out to collect whatever information they could gather on these enormous, majestic creatures. This is how the Pacific Whale Foundation came into being. Back then humpback sightings were few and far between; an estimated count totaled only 600 North Pacific humpback whales during peak season in Hawai‘i in the early 1980s. That’s a far cry from 6,000 or more that migrate now to the state’s warm, shallow waters from their feeding grounds in Alaska and the Bering Sea, making Maui the whale wonderland that it is. All along Kaufman, president and owner of the Ma‘alaea-based Pacific Whale Foundation, has been watching the waters and studying the whales, collecting information about their elusive reproductive nature and playful behaviors, lobbying on behalf of their safety and educating residents and visitors. He’s had his hands in research projects around the world, and now has over 150 employees and volunteers, many working on research projects in Australia and Ecuador. He’s been a powerful advocate for the protection of humpbacks here and around the world. Recently Kaufman spent many grueling hours on the witness stand at the Hawai‘i Superferry hearings, passionately testifying on the protection of the humpbacks in the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, which the Superferry travels through getting between Oahu and Maui. Kaufman and a small group of colleagues have protested the arrival of the gargantuan

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ship that will travel at speeds nearly twice what other vessels are allowed to go in Sanctuary waters. Superferry officials and lawyers countered with the argument that small vessels, like the seven owned by the Pacific Whale Foundation, are involved in whale collisions each year, too—more, in fact, than would potentially involve the Superferry. This is at least partially true. As many as 1,000 uncoordinated, inexperienced baby humpbacks are being born off the sandy shores of Maui this winter. They’ve been compared to human toddlers and the water they swim in to a human nursery. According to National Sanctuary figures, seven injured humpbacks—mostly calves—were reported injured by boat collisions in 2006. One of those involved a Pacific Whale Foundation vessel. In March 2006, a group of young children were aboard the 65-foot Ocean Spirit when it hit a mother whale and its calf, injuring the young humpback. The foundation came under intense scrutiny from the Maui public and press for the incident. But Kaufman says the real threat to whales is not whale watching, fishing or recreational vessels, but fastmoving ships like the Superferry. In an effort to reduce the number of small craft collisions, the Pacific Whale Foundation offers workshops to educated vessel captains, boaters, kayakers, paddlers and anyone else about safe water practices. I spoke with Kaufman about these issues, as well as a happy new problem we face here in the breeding grounds of the Humpback whales as they continue to thrive and multiply:

MAUI TIME WEEKLY: Why are you so passionate about humpback whales? GREG KAUFMAN: Whales are an icon, a sort of face to the ocean. They give personality to this blue desert that we look out over all the time. If you talk to many people that live here on Maui they’ll tell you that they feel sad when the whales leave. It’s comforting looking out and seeing the splash of a whale. But more importantly, there’s something very mysterious about them, I think that whales can represent something magical and mysterious to everyone. What motivated you to start studying whales? Well, I’m a scientist. Growing up in Oregon I was sort of a nature kid. Someone who always wanted to turn over a rock to see what was under it. Back then it was very interesting to me that when it came to the ocean, and particularly about whales, we just didn’t know anything about them. We knew we could use them for oil and cosmetics, but we didn’t know anything about their lives and natures. To me, it really appealed to my pioneering spirit. I thought, here’s a field that I could go into, that no one’s going into at the time, and really look under the waves and start to answer this question, which is, What are whales? You’ve been watching these whales for at least 30 years, and the Pacific Whale Foundation began operating educational whale watching tours in 1980.

They were really like booze cruises at the time, with whales thrown in. In terms of actual whale watching, few boats were really doing it because there just weren’t that many whales out there. You could go days without seeing a whale. Even now there’s still a limited number of boats that offer bonafide whale watches. Not snorkel trips or cocktail cruises, but actual stand-on-the-deck-looking-forwhales trips. It’s a challenge because to do a whale watch effectively, you’ve got to understand the whales. You have to know how to drive around the whales, you have to be able to inform the public about what’s going on and invoke some sense of conservation or change. How do Pacific Whale Foundation’s EcoAdventures accomplish that? Ultimately what we’re after at Pacific Whale Foundation is some behavior modification. We try to use whales, turtles and dolphins to turn people on to the ocean and teach them that if they can modify their behaviors slightly to recycle and protect the environment it will have a long term effect on the ocean. You say you’re goal is to lead by example. How does the Foundation do this? [We use] biodiesel on our vessels. We no longer

have cups on our boats. We have things made out of corn and potatoes and we have a complete recycling program. We have our own pump-out truck to pump waste from our own boats. In fact, we’re setting the bar high and building the first solar and wind power vessel that creates zero emissions. It will be operating in the first quarter of 2009. Recently the Japanese government backed down from its threat to hunt and kill 50 humpback whales in Australian sanctuary waters. What was the mood like at the Foundation when the news came in? We were ecstatic. But, like I told my staff, I’ve been around the block enough to know that this is all about trade. It’s all about getting something. I think they played their one trump card which is the humpback whale and there going to now push for a resumption of commercial whaling, but for certain species that they think us greenies would be happy about.

Speaking of killing whales, do you feel your warnings were heeded in the hearing on whether the Superferry could run without completing an environmental impact statement (EIS)? The greatest threat to humpback whales is from fast moving ships, not small boats. We know large ships are the ones that hit and kill whales. Someone asked me when I was testifying before the house, “Are you a no EIS guy or a no Superferry guy?” And I said, “I’m a pro-environment guy.” But a Pacific Whale Foundation boat hit a whale in 2006. What happened there? We were mortified. We weren’t running down a whale or chasing it, just traveling from Point A to Point B at 13 knots, on dead flat seas, with 70 pairs of eyes watching the water when a mother whale surfaced directly under our

Would environmentalists be happy about killing any whales?

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How has whale watching in Maui changed over time?

The lesson is that this issue is geopolitical. It’s not just about saving whales; it’s about trade, defense and international agreements and human rights. On the worldwide scale, whales are a commodity. But to Americans and lots of people, without overstating it, whales are an icon.

(Right) Kaufman shooting whales the good way

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boat with no forewarning. In 30 years studying whales I never thought a whale would approach a moving vessel like that. We realized we had to do more, so we designed whale protection devices, like rubber bumpers and rubberized rudders.

of the time kill it. Tell me there’s not a high likelihood that something like a Superferry presents a clear and present danger to humpback whales. In any case, you’re against the Superferry operating in sanctuary waters in Hawai‘i, right?

Isn’t there a preponderance of strikes by small vessels?

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No. Any vessel, from a canoe to a battleship, can hit a whale. Smaller vessels are more likely to report it, and being around whales is a challenge for all boaters. But large vessels might not even know when they hit whales. None of our boats weigh as much as a whale. The Superferry weighs 10 times as much as a whale without cargo, 20 times when loaded and travels though whale waters at speeds of 25 to 30 knots. At that speed that much mass will cause serious damage to a whale, and 80 percent

I want to find a solution here, and that was what I testified about in court. I gave them a solution. When I went to meet with the governor for three hours, I gave her a list of 13 conditions I thought were very fair. I showed her routes that I believe the Superferry can travel and have minimal impact on the humpbacks and in areas they would have impact, the speeds the ferry should have traveled. She didn’t buy it. The Superferry didn’t buy it. So they didn’t heed any of your warnings about protecting the humpbacks? They didn’t want any change to what they were offering. They’ve come across looking greedy and ignorant. The arrogance and ignorance they’ve shown the public has been mind boggling to me. They should not have been able to go in business without ensuring that they had minimal impact and had complied with all the environment laws. And they’re operating today. What now? It’s a matter of, do I like this as a business or not? Will I be

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buying the Superferry product? No. Consumers aren’t stupid. My prediction is that the Superferry will go out of business in 90 days, sooner if they hit a whale. It’s a bad business model. As the humpbacks increase in numbers, won’t the number of collisions with them keep increasing? One day we are going to get to a point where the whales are going to recover and get in good numbers. When that day that happens, we have a new problem on our hands, a public safety problem. Can you imagine a day when there are so many whales out there that anyone who wants to use the waters can’t do so without some form of peril? That is, you might run into a whale, might bump it with your kayak or windsurf boat, your fishing boat, your whale watch boat or your Superferry? I can’t imagine that. The humpbacks have been endangered for so long. That day is now. We’ve seen it in the last several years, an increase of strikes. You’ve got a thousand little floating reefs out there. That’s the new message: the whales are in greater numbers and they’re here for longer periods of time and in the face of this we’ve got to adapt. The public now has to change their behaviors. The whales are going to force us to do that. MTW

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Stillwell’s Bakery The sweetest place in Wailuku Stillwell’s Bakery & Café in Wailuku is an intimate place. You’re always just a few steps away from whatever part of the bakery you need.

Stillwell’s Bakery & Café 1740 Ka‘ahumanu Ave., Wailuku, 243-2243. Open Mon-Sat. Lunch served 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Bakery is open Mon-Fri, 6 a.m.-4-p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $

For most people, the part of the bakery you really need is the display case, which is next to the register. There you’ll find pastries such as cream horns, the chocolate caramel slice, tiramisu, the big brownie and baked apple crumb. The chocolate caramel slice is a party for your mouth. It’s topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. The crust is a bit tough for the plastic utensils you’re armed with, but tasty,

nonetheless. The “big brownie” is just that; a big, rich brownie topped with chocolate icing. The cream horn is flaky, sprinkled with powdered sugar and filled with creamy goodness. The shelf behind the display case is also dripping with baked goods, like the delicious pecan cookies. If you’ve got a sweet tooth—or like me, a sweet jaw— Stillwell’s is the place to be. It would be difficult to write about Stillwell’s without mentioning their sandwiches. They should serve as an example to the rest of the sandwich community. After treating yourself to one of these sandwiches, you’ll find it hard to return to those untoasted, soggy vegetables, thinly-spread-filling and stagnating-there-for-a-couple-of-hours sandwiches that many of us hide with shame within our lunch bags. Stillwell’s tuna sandwich has been heralded as the best on the island. If you want a warm sandwich, I’d recommend the tuna melt, gooey with cheese and served with tomato. Then there’s the Reuben sandwich, grilled with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island Dressing. Their sandwiches come on wheat, white, rye, focaccia or whole grain bread. And they’re served with either Ruffles chips or Caesar salad (for a little extra cash

they can also come with the soup of the day). Perhaps you’re in the mood for something a little bit more local? They’ve got somen salad, as well as dry mein. Interestingly, their dry mein is garnished with baked ham, instead of the charsiu that I’m accustomed to. Even so, the change in ingredients doesn’t make the dish less delicious. On a diet? Stillwell’s also has a variety of salads, including Chinese chicken, crab salad and Greek salad. Stillwell’s is also vegetarian friendly, offering dishes like the garden burger, tofu burger and tofu salad. If you sit outside, you’re treated to a spectacular view of Kahului. Inside, you’re offered respite from the hustle and bustle of Ka‘ahumanu Avenue. This time, we decided to sit outside; while I appreciate Maui’s ohana vibe, I’d rather not have a member of my ohana jabbing me in the ribs, every time he lifts his arms to eat. The staff is usually busy, but not so busy that they don’t greet you with a smile and call you by name when your order is ready. MTW

Photos: Pietro Ortiz

(Top to bottom) Cream Horns, Tiramisu, Chocolate Caramel Slice, Lilikoi Mousse Cake and Tuna Sandwich The Stillwell’s Crew: (Top row, left to right) Richard Acain, Duane Ujiie, Skye Valetta, Emilio Topinio and Baker Jason Matsui (Bottom row, left to right) Lani Lyons, Donna Abalos, Berna Mendez and Diana Ogata. Not shown, Roy Stillwell.

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BY JESSICA ARMSTRONG JESSICA@MAUITIME.COM

Take-out Places THAI CHEF

Big Kahuna Sweet BBQ Pork Sammy!

If you wanted to you could take a table in the cozy dining room at this popular Westside eatery, but seating is limited and the aromatic ginger coconut soup, hot and crunchy chicken spring rolls and creamy Thai red pineapple curry will taste just as good on your couch in front of the TV. 880 Front St., Lahaina, 667-2814. M-F 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Nightly 5-9:30 p.m. $

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JOY’S PLACE Fast food usually means bad food, but it’s not so at this small deli that offers exceptional, meatless (and mostly raw) fare, soups, fresh salads, and a mysteriously scrumptious thing called the Indo-crunch wrap. Your body will thank you. 1993 S. Kihei Rd., 879-9258. M-Sa 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $

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The line out the door to this walk-up restaurant can look daunting at times, but this place is worth the wait. The obvious choice here is the ono or mahi-mahi burger, but first you have to make it past the crunchy, cold coleslaw. If you’re like me and have eaten the fish burger more times than you can count, you won’t be disappointed by the Cajun fajitas or seafood pasta. 100 Hana Hwy., Paia, 579-8030. Daily 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. $

S.O.J.A Saturday (Jan. 12) 4 p.m., Lahaina Civic Center [CONCERT] Soldiers of Jah Army... Oh man, that’s a cool name. I mean, the acronym is pretty frickin’ clever, too (S.O.J.A… sojah, get it?). Do you think they planned it that way? And they have dreads! I wish I had dreads. S.O.J.A. is rooted in reggae, but not limited to it. They hail from the same music scene as Minor Threat, Trouble Funk and Bad Brains; that’s Washington D.C., ya’ll. S.O.J.A will be sharing the stage with Inna Vision, Mama Roots Run Deep featuring Sister Ash (who recently opened for Ooklah the Moc), Versatile and DJ Addamon. And Spence Jah from 103.3 will emcee the whole thing. It’s an all-ages event, but there will be a beer garden for those lucky to be 21 and over. If you’re still in rager mode, after the concert Hard Rock in Lahaina will host an after party. Tickets: $25 in advance, $35 at the door. For ticket sale locations visit www.naturalmysticproductions.com. Tickets are also sold online at www.inhousetickets.com. [YNEZ TONGSON]

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ThIS WEEK’S PICKS by Starr Begley

Ready for Landing Thursday (Jan 10) 7:30 p.m., Castle Theater, MACC [MUSIC] Look out laid-back Maui, the rockabilly blues sounds of Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen are crash landing onto the local music scene, complete with cowboy hats and big belt buckles. George “The Commander” Frayne heads up this country rock band, who grazed the music charts with the 1971 album Lost in the Ozone and their hit song “Hot Rod Lincoln,” but I think the song “I’m Down to Stems and Seeds Again” will hit the mark with Maui audiences. Dust off those spurs and boots for a taste of history and the essence of American roots music. Seriously, when was the last time you rockabillied on this rock? Tickets: $45, $40, $35. [JESSICA ARMSTRONG]

THURSDAY

Finger Licken’ Good Saturday (Jan. 12) 7:30 p.m. at Castle Theater, MACC Speaking as a female, it’s really easy to fall in love with someone’s hands. There are so many things that hands can do, especially if they’re strong, swift and talented. And trust me, Jake Shimabukuro’s hands are plenty talented. The way he handles his ‘uke is sure to have some of the girls in the audience swooning— and hey, probably some of the guys, too. And here, Shimabukuro will be accompanied by the Maui Pops Orchestra. If I mention that I play the flute, will it get me closer to those hands? Tickets: $45, $35, $10. For more info call 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org [YT]

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Skinny New Year

Sunday (Jan. 13) 15 k at 6:50 a.m. at Napili Park, 5k at 7:50 a.m. at Hanakaoâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;o Beach Park, West Maui One of my New Year Resolutions is to be able to run a five-minute mile. This means that a 15-kilometer run should take about 47 minutes. And a five-kilometer run should take about 16 minutes. Do you know what else I could do in about 47 minutes? Watch two episodes of anime on You Tube. I could probably even eat a sandwich while concentrating on the subtitles. I hear that another popular option, at 6:50 a.m. on a Sunday, is to sleep. Huh. All of a sudden, 2008 is starting to look a lot like 2007. Kids, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let this happen to you. Get out your running shoes and get out there. Free. For more info call 344-3651. [YT]

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Tuesday (Jan. 15) 7 p.m. at the Cameron Center Auditorium, Wailuku Did you promise yourself that you would lose weight in 2008? Well, Dr. Terry Shintani can show you how. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s authored books such as Hawai`i Diet, Dr. Shintaniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eat More, Weigh Less and Foods That Cause Weight Loss. But, if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re reading Maui Time, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re probably a very healthy, ridiculously goodlooking individual. You should attend this workshop as an example to the rest of us. Seriously. Free. For more info call 298-8544. [YT]

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BY COLE SMITHEY COLE@MAUITIME.COM

January Doldrums Hollywood kicks off 2008 with a dud Ed Burns secures himself a place as Hollywood’s top B-movie actor with an excruciatingly dull remake of a Japanese horror movie that, like every other American attempt at translating the genre, fails from the start. Burns plays Jack Andrews, a hunky detective in a nondescript college town where psychology student Beth (played by non-actress Shannyn Sossamon) witnesses her circle of friends dying in freak accidents after receiving cell phone calls foreshadowing their last words and screams before each violent event actually occurs.

One Missed Call

★★★★★ Rated PG-13/86 min.

In keeping with the predictable demands of modern Japanese horror, a troubled little girl is responsible for the deadly phenomenon that gives the picture its numerous body count. Director Eric Valette’s fumbling with atmosphere, suspense and surprise further detracts from an already nonsensical script that redoubles the axiom about cell phones being an offlimits movie subjects. The best scene comes early on when

a young woman puts down her cell phone and enjoys the backyard view from her Japanese styled patio overlooking a murky pond where her exotic cat studies the goldfish swimming below. A moldy hand reaches out and snatches the kitty before grabbing the girl with a fast twitch speed that induces a gulp for its striking efficiency. We’re perfectly set up to spend the next hour discovering the identity of a water-breathing swamp killer, but instead the story slips around like a fawn trying to stand up on an oily floor. Unexplained hallucinations of ghoulish characters, both life-sized and miniature, with bone white skin and mouthsfor-eyes creep into view like puppet rejects from a disused Tim Burton movie. There’s some satisfaction to be had in the death of one of Beth’s obnoxious male friends as we wait for him to repeat his last words before being impaled. Sad then that his is the most developed character the script posits before devolving into a third act tension-free chase scene and late death surprise that oddly comes as a relief rather than with any dread the filmmakers might have intended. One Missed Call is not a movie that the Warner Brothers studio heads care if audiences see. It’s a throwaway picture meant to fill theater screen space for a

Can you kill me now? week or two with by diverting audiences that might otherwise see something good like There Will Be Blood. For audiences who have dutifully worked their way through the litany of great pre-Oscar movies like Atonement, Juno, Lars and the Real Girl and No Country For Old Men, January doesn’t promise much. Diane Lane’s upcoming thriller Untraceable looks like a solid horror/suspense bet and Cristian Mungiu’s Cannes winner 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days is required viewing as an insightful

character and culture study set in Communist Romania that is pure cinema. In the meantime, shabby movies like One Missed Call serve to make even mediocre achievements like Woody Allen’s January release Cassandra’s Dream seem competent. Perhaps One Missed Call won’t break even and Hollywood will learn its lesson about remaking Japanese horror movies. In any event, Ed Burns can still claim to have a career. MTW

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Maui Film Festival’s Candlelight Cinema

Maui Film Festival Castle Theater, 572-3456 Saawariya - PG - W only 5, 7:30

SAAWARIYA - PG - Art, Foreign - Exotic settings, lavish dance numbers and mesmerizing songs pepper this romantic Bollywood musical about two star-crossed lovers in India. 140 min.

Front Street Theater 900 Front Street, 249-2222 Alvin and the Chipmunks - PG - Th-F, M-W 4, 6:45, 9:15; Sa-Su 1:30, 4, 6:45, 9:15 Charlie Wilson’s War - R - Th 4:15, 7, 9:30, F-W 6:30, 9:10 First Sunday - PG13 - F, M-W 4:15, 7, 9:30; SaSu 1:45, 4:15, 7, 9:30 National Treasure: Book of Secrets - PG - ThF, M-W 3:30, 6:30, 9:30; Sa-Su 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30. The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep - PG - Th 3:45, 6:30, 9:10. F, M-W 3:45. Sa-Su 1:15, 3:45

New This Week THE BUCKET LIST - PG13 - Comedy - An aging auto mechanic (Morgan Freeman) and a billionaire corporate executive (Jack Nicholson) go on a sky-diving, tatoo-getting, race car-driving mission to do all the things they wanted to do before kicking the bucket after a pair of heart attacks land them in a shared hospital room. 97 min.

Ka’ahumanu 6

FIRST SUNDAY - PG13 - Comedy - Two bumbling thieves get up close and personal with the Almighty when an attempt to rip off their neighborhood church for thousands of dollars goes horribly wrong. 138 min. IN THE NAME OF THE KING: A DUNGEON SIEGE TALE - PG13 - Sci-Fi Bloodthirsty beasts go postal on a small village and a peace-loving family man is forced to take up arms against an evil sorcerer who’s bent on overthrowing the king. 150 min

Now Showing ALIEN VS. PREDATOR: REQUIEM - R Sci-Fi - And here I thought Alien and Predator had settled all their issues back in 2004. Silly me. Stars a bunch of ìactorsî who must really be desperate for work. 86 min. (Anthony Pignataro) ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS - PG Family - Say it ain’t so! After twenty-something years I have finally, FINALLY gotten the Alvin and the Chpmunks theme song out of

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Remember when Tracy Morgan used to be funny? my head and now you’re saying they’re back? Nooooooo! (Plot: Chipmunk brothers Alvin, Simon and Theodore are adopted by a human named Dave.) 88 min (Starr Begley)

though really smart, ends up pregnant, then decides to find the perfect wealthy, suburban couple to raise her baby. Iím sure this kind of thing happens all the time. 91 min. (AP)

CHARLIE WILSON’S WAR - R - Drama - Tom Hanks plays U.S. Congressman Charlie Wilson, a womanizing right-winger who convinces the CIA to start arming anti-Soviet guerrillas in Afghanistan during the 1980s. And we all know how wonderfully that little operation turned out. 97 min. (AP)

THE KITE RUNNER - PG13 - Drama - In this touching movie about friendship two young boys are torn apart by tragedies of war and years later one attempts to set things right, even if it means risking his life. 127 min

ENCHANTED - PG - Family - Princess Giselle is banished from her storybook dream land and plopped down in modern-day Manhattan. Prince Charming is waiting for her back on the other side, but she falls for Mr. Wrong in the gritty New York streets. 108 min THE GOLDEN COMPASS - PG13 - Action Daniel Craig and Dakota Blue Richards star in this imaginative movie that tells the story of a land where people’s soul’s manifest themselves into animals. A twelve year old girl (Richards) must save not only their world but hte regular human world as well. 114 min (SB) THE GREAT DEBATERS - Unrated - Drama Denzel Washington plays an African-American teacher in the South during the 1930s who teaches students the subtle nuances of debate during that-what is the word? Ah yes- racially explosive time. 123 min. (AP) I AM LEGEND - PG13 - Sci-Fi - Will Smith plays the last guy on Earth, which makes me think twice about the, “I wouldn’t screw you if you were the last guy on earth” line. Anyway, he’s (along with his trusty side-kick German Shepherd) looking for a cure to the cancer-killing virus that wiped out the planet. Oh yeah, and there’s hairless flesh eating vampires. Can’t forget about them. 100 min (SB) JUNO - PG13 - Comedy - Juno is a teen who,

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NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS - PG - Action - Nick Cage goes on another ass-kicking global quest on the hunt for treasure and hidden history when a missing page from the diary of John Wilkes Booth reveals details about the murder of good old Abe Lincoln. 124 min NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN - R - Thriller Tommy Lee Jones plays a tired West Texas sheriff trying to catch a brutal but really odd looking killer who is himself chasing a guy who found a bunch of money. Directed by the Coen Brothers. 122 min. (AP) ONE MISSED CALL - R - Horror - Hot college girls receive blood-curdling voice mails from their near-future selves at the moment of their death, then die three days later. These calls are punctuated by an ominous ring tone, and one unlucky young lady is racing against time to discover what the f*# is going on. P.S. I LOVE YOU - PG13 - Drama - Holly is devastated when her husband falls ill and dies suddenly, but is soon shocked and comforted by a series of letters and messages that are delivered from him from beyond the grave. New meaning is given to the term “romance is dead.” 126 min. PIRATES WHO DON’T DO ANYTHING Family - Bob and Larry from the Veggie Tales are back again as a crew of lethargic pirates who, you guessed it, don’t do anything. 85 min. (SB) SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET - R - Musical - Tim Burton and Johnny Depp pair up again in this gory and gothic tale about a serial-killing barber who slits the throat of his patrons before passing on the bodies to his devious side-kick girlfriend who grinds up the bodies and puts them in meat pies, which are then sold back to an unsuspecting public. Sounds like musical material to me! 117 min WALK HARD: THE DEWEY COX STORY - R - Comedy - A satyrical look at the typical rock star storyline: a talented small town musician becomes famous, writes songs that change the nation, sleeps with 400 women, marries multiple times, has 22 children and a chimp, makes friends with other rock stars, does drugs, does more drugs, goes to rehab, relapses... You know how this goes. 96 min

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THE WATER HORSE: LEGEND OF THE DEEP - PG - Family - Once upon a time in Scotland a young boy finds an unusual egg and takes it home to hatch, nurtures it and releases it in a lake, giving life to the strange creature soon to be immortalized in history as the Loch Ness monster.111 min.

Queen Ka’ahumanu Shopping Center, 875-4910 Alvin and the Chipmunks - PG - Th 12, 2:20, 4:40, 7:10, 9:20; F-W 12, 2:20, 4:40, 7, 9:30 The Bucket List - PG13 - F-W12:05, 2:30, 5, 7:25, 9:40 Charlie Wilson’s War - R - Th, 12:10, 2:40, 5:05, 7:30, 9:45; F-W 12:10, 2:45, 5:05, 7:30 The Great Debaters - PG13 - Th only 12:05, 3:25, 7:05, 9:50 The Kite Runner - PG13 - Th only 12:15, 7:25 National Treasure: Book of Secrets - PG - ThW 12:35, 3:55, 7:15, 10:10 Pirates who don’t do Anything - G - F-W 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:20, 9:20 The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep - PG Th 12:20, 3:20, 6:45; F-W 12:25, 2:55, 5:25, 7:55

Kukui Mall 1819 South Kihei Road, 875-4910 Alien vs. Predator: Requiem - R - Daily 1:45, 4:45, 7:45, 10:05 The Bucket List - PG13 - F-Sa 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10. Su-W 1:30, 4:30, 7:30. Charlie Wilson’s War - R - Th-F 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 9:50, Su-W 1:15, 4:15, 7:15. I am Legend - PG13 - Th 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10. FSa 1:45, 4:45, 7:45, 10. Su-W 1:45, 4:45, 7:45. National Treasure: Book of Secrets - PG - ThSa 1, 4:05, 7, 9:45; Su-W 1, 4:05, 7.

Maui Mall Megaplex Maui Mall, 249-2222 Alien vs. Predator: Requiem - R - Th 2:20, 2:50, 4:40, 5:10, 7, 7:30, 9:20, 9:50. F-Su 12, 2:25, 4:45, 7:10, 9:30. M-W 2:20, 4:40, 7, 9:20. Enchanted - PG - Th, M-W 3:05, 6:50, 9:25. FSu 12:15, 3:05, 6:50, 9:25. First Sunday - PG13 - F-Su 12, 2:25, 4:50, 7:30, 9:55. M-W 2:25, 4:50, 7:30, 9:55. The Golden Compass - PG13 - Th 1:40, 4:20, 6:55, 9:35. F-W 1:40, 4:20, 6:55, 9:45. I am Legend - PG13 - Daily 1:30, 2:05, 4, 4:35, 6:30, 7:05, 9, 9:35 In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale - PG13 - F-Su 12:35, 3:30, 6:40, 9:35. M-W 3:30, 6:40, 9:35. Juno - PG13 - Th, M-W 2:25, 4:45, 7:10, 9:30. F-Su 12:05, 2:25, 4:45, 7:10, 9:30 No Country For Old Men - R - Th, M-W 3:30, 6:35, 9:20. F-Su 12:40, 3:30, 6:35, 9:20 One Missed Call - R - Th 2:45, 5, 7:25, 9:50. FSu 12:20, 2:45, 5, 7:25, 9:50. M-W 2:45, 5, 7:25, 9:50. P.S. I Love You - PG13 - Th 3:30, 6:30, 9:30. F-Su 12:30, 3:20, 6:30, 9:30. M-W 3:20, 6:30, 9:30. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - R - Daily 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:40. Walk Hard:The Dewey Cox Story - R - Th only 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40

Wharf Cinema Center 658 Front Street, 249-2222 Alien vs. Predator: Requiem - R - Th only 2, 4:30, 6:30, 9 The Bucket List - PG13 - F, M-W 1:45, 4:15, 6:45, 9:15. Sa-Su 11:15, 1:45, 4:15, 6:45, 9:15. I am Legend - PG13 - Th only 1:30, 4, 6:30, 9 In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale - PG13 - F, M-W 3:30, 6:30, 9:30. Sa-Su 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30 One Missed Call - R - Th 1:45, 4:15, 6:45, 9:15. F , M-W 1:30, 3:45, 6:30, 9. Sa-Su 11:30, 1:30, 3:45, 6:30, 9

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Old Dog, New Tricks Maui Onstage broadens its horizons at the Iao Theater The first time I took my daughter to the Iao Theater in Wailuku to watch a show, her chin literally dropped as she craned her little body forward in the big fold-up seat when the ugly duckling transformed in the Maui Academy of Performance Arts [MAPA]’s Honk. As any parent or teacher will tell you, there’s nothing quite like the look on a child’s face the first time they experience the magical world of theater.

Maui Onstage at the Iao Theater

Photos: Pietro Ortiz

68 N. Market Street, Wailuku 244-8680, www.mauionstage.com

But theater isn’t just for kids. In fact, most of the productions put on at the Iao Theater are geared more toward a general adult audience. The Iao Theater has been around since before my grandparents were even born–in 2009, it will celebrate its 80th birthday. Over the years, I’ve seen many different productions there–musicals, dramas and even an all-male revue called Sex Appeal which, needless to say is one of my favorite memories. I will never hear the song, “Take my Breath Away” nor view ice cream cones the same way ever again. Though many different groups produce works at the Iao Theater, Maui OnStage has been the “keeper” of the theater since 1984. It’s a nonprofit, professional community theater. That means the actors are volunteers, the staff is paid and a board of directors governs the organization. Alexis Dascoulias, originally from New Hampshire, took over as Executive Director this past June after Darla Palmer resigned. Under Palmer, the Iao Theater largely showcased musicals. But when she left, things changed; new dramas, including an adaptation of Quentin Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs by Alley Cat Productions, began appearing at the theater.

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“When I came in, Maui OnStage was right there on the brink of taking it to the next level,” Dascoulias said. “It had definitely been primed before I came on board.” I was surprised and a little smug when I discovered that everyone at Maui OnStage, from the technical director to the marketing head, all have extensive theater backgrounds. And not just any theater, but impressive ones like the Denver Center Theatre Company, which in 1998 won the Tony Award for Best Regional Theatre. Generally, Maui OnStage produces about four “Broadway type” shows per season. Examples from the recent past include: You Can’t Take it With You, A Funny Thing Happened on the

L to R: Kristy Scott, Alexis Dascoulias

Way to the Forum, The Full Monty and Blithe Spirit. Besides the four main shows, under the direction of Dascoulias, Maui OnStage has started several new programs. Recently, they have added the Hawaiian Cultural Concert Series. They will be producing, along with Jason Sadang and Kealaokala Records, 10 productions per

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season. December’s A Maui Christmas to You was the most recent production of the series. Maui OnStage has also started holding adult acting classes and musical workshops for adults and children. “We’re looking to fill whatever has been missing here on Maui when it comes to theater,” Dascoulias said. “We’re not planning on dance classes or anything like that–clearly MAPA has been doing a great job with that.”

A major addition to the season is Bare Essential Theater (BET). It’s a monthly reading of a play that’s free and open to the community. “It’s a great opportunity for high school students to come and listen to some of their required reading for English being read live,” Dascoulias said. “With these new programs we hope that there’s a little something for everyone out there in the community. Theater brings people together. When a group of people experience something–an emotion or idea together like you do when you watch theater—it’s very powerful.” MTW

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Intelligence in 520 pages or less Broken Trust By Samuel P. King & Randall W. Roth [BOOK] Subtitled “Greed, Mismanagement & Political Manipulation at America’s Largest Charitable Trust,” Broken Trust is a brutal, rapidfire book recounting the scandals that rocked Kamehameha Schools and the Bishop Estate, a charitable trust created by Bernice Pauahi Bishop. Amazingly, the Bishop Estate is the largest charitable trust in the U.S. If you’re like me—too young to have been paying attention during the buildup of the scandals and away at school during the explosion— it’s a great way to catch up on important events that are impacting Hawai‘i today. It’s a political/economic soap opera set in our own backyard. You’ll recognize a lot of the characters from the local news; maybe you’ve even seen them in person, since some of the clowns who got egg on their face in this mess are still in the public spotlight. I guess a lot was going on while I was busy playing Steal Base and milk-covers… 324 pages. [Jordan Hart]

The Race Beat By Gene Roberts & Hank Klibanoff [BOOK] For American reporters in the 1950s and ‘60s, there was no more harrowing, gut-wrenching or important story than covering the civil rights movement. Black reporters had the added bonus of risking death as they tried to report on the calculated violence that surrounded voting and civil rights efforts in the South. What journalists Gene Roberts and Hank Klibanoff have done with this magnificent work (it won the Pulitzer Prize in 2006) is nothing less than showing readers what it was like to try to ask questions and file reports while cracker sheriffs and white mobs savagely beat black men, women and children doing nothing worse than marching down a Selma or Birmingham street. We owe triumphs like the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act to activists like Martin Luther King, Jr., but also to the reporters who worked the story—were it not for the latter, it’s doubtful anyone would have paid attention to the former. 518 pages. [Anthony Pignataro]

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The Wisdom of Crowds By James Surowiecki [BOOK] In grade school, did you ever try to guess the number of jellybeans in a jar? I did, but I never won the jellybeans, which is probably why I’m writing this. According to James Surowiecki, in the great jellybean guessing game we call life, averaging the guesses of everyone in the class will give you a guess more accurate than the most accurate jellybean guesser in the class, the vast majority of the time. If you’re interested in learning a little something about the collective intelligence of the people who walk past you on the street everyday, pick it up. The underlying theme examines how the collective answer of a group of random people will always be a better answer than an individual, even an expert. I know it’s “common sense” that a group of people is just a mindless mob, and maybe so if they’re poring through the doors of Wal-Mart at 7 a.m., but there appears to be a flip side to that very same group of ravenous consumers, under far different circumstances, of course. After all, everyone has amazing potential in the right context—even the mouth-breathers. I’m not advising that you get your medical advice at the county fair, but Surowiecki is clearly on to something. 336 pages. [JH]

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the door. Visit www.naturalmysticproductions.com for ticket sale locations. .4 p.m. Lahaina Civic Center.

Big Shows Here Comes the Commander - Thursday, Jan 10. If you were around for the “summer of love” you might remember when Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen dropped onto the radar with their American roots-rock-swing-boogie woogie sound. Songs like ìHot Rod Lincolnî and ìLost in the Ozoneî grazed top 40 charts while the band shared stages with big names like John Lennon, The Doors and Alice Cooper. Shake your booty with George ìCommanderî Frayne, who always dishes up a spicy show to stir up even the toughest audiences. Tickets: $45, $40, $35. 7:30 p.m. Castle Theater, MACC, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732. 242-7469. Jake Shimabukuro & Maui Pops - Saturday, Jan 12. `Ukulele virtuoso Shimabukuro amazes audiences across the nation as he strums and plucks an unbelievable variety of music from the two-octave, four-stringed instrument, proving the `ukulele is not just for Hawaiian music anymore. He plays jazz, blues, classical and rock as well, and here on Maui heíll be playing along with the sweet sounds of the Maui Pops Orchestra. Tickets: $45. $35, $10. 7:30 p.m. Castle Theater, MACC, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732. 242-7469. S.O.J.A. - Saturday, Jan 12. Virginia-based roots reggae band Soldiers of Jah Army are spreading their conscious dub sounds around the world and here on Maui. They’ll share the stage with local favorites Inna Vision, Mama Roots Run Deep, featuring Sistah Ash, Versatile, DJ Addamon and M.C. Spence Jah from Q103. The show is all ages, with a beer garden for people 21 and up. The Hard Rock Cafe in Lahaina is hosting the after party, with a live performance by Versatile, 21 and up. Tickets: $25 in advance, $35 at

Tickets on Sale Honolulu Symphony Orchestra - Thu, Jan 17. This collection of incredibly talented musicians was originally founded in 1900, making it the oldest American orchestra West of the Rocky Mountains. They’ll be performing a full-orchestra concert of classic music by Mozart, Mendelssohn, Copland and more, including special performances by “Hawaiian Blossom” Raiatea Helm and principal horn player Wade Butin. A special educational performance for school children will expose the youth to basic music concepts, orchestral instruments and exceptional classical music. All performances are free, no tickets are required. Educational performances: 9:30 a.m., grades K-4; 10:45 a.m., grades 5-8; Full-orchestra concert: 7 p.m. Castle Theater, MACC. 242-7469. Da Braddahs - Fri, Jan 18. Those local fools James Roche and Tony Silva are up to their usual funny business, making fun of local cops and playing innane characters, like a Samoan father and son tree trimming duo or a nutty, microphone-wielding Don Ho. Theyíve been cracking up audieces at home on their OC16 Hawaii television program and will be splitting sides live in Kahului, too. 7:30 p.m. McCoy Studio Theater, MACC. 242-7469. Sista’s and Storytellers - Sat, Jan 19. In this professional stage production, six former members of a traveling youth choir reunite decades later and reminisce about life, love, music and the bond of friendship. The musical is part of Maui Cultural Diversity Days Celebration. Tickets: $20. 7:30 p.m.

Iao Theater, 68 N. Market St., Wailuku, HI, 96793. 242-6969. Joyce Yang - Sun, Jan 20. At the tender age of 19, I was parting my way through the first years of college and reveling in the independent joy of living away from home. Piano sensation Joyce Yang was collecting awards, making history as the youngest participant in the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and performing with some of the best and most established symphonies and orchestras. Now, just barely into her 20s, this gifted pianist is captivating audiences around the world. Tickets: $35, $25, $10. 5 p.m. Castle Theater, MACC, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732. 242-7469. Shanghai Circus - Mon, Jan 21 & Tue., Jan 22. Daring acrobatics, astounding arial artistry, unnerving feats of knife-throwing, ubelievable plate spinning, jugglers, contortionists, balancing acts and more at this incredible annual show that brings the best circus performers from China to amaze Maui audiences. Donít miss this yearís show, itís always new, different and exciting. Tickets: $23, $18, $10. 7 p.m. Castle Theater, MACC, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732. 242-7469. Funny Talk - Fri, Feb 1. Comedian radio commentator and author Wes “Scoop” Nisker has more crazy wisdom in his little finger than I’ve probably got in my whole body. Maybe that’s because he’s spent over 30 years meditating and teaching Buddhist meditation practices. When he’s not oming all day, he writes books like The Big Bang, the Buddha, the Baby Boom and The Essential Crazy Wisdom, and makes people think and laugh from the stage. The Mana’o Radio All Star Orchestra will accompany his comedic monologue, with benefits proceeding Mana’o Radio 91.5 FM. Tickets: $20. 7 p.m. McCoy Studio Theater, MACC. 242-7469.

Delilah and the House of Tarab - Sat, Feb 2 & Sun., Feb 3. I saw belly dancers for the first time when I was five years old and ever since I’ve been mesmerized by their mysteriously exotic moves, ornate costumes and powerful sexual auras. These two performances features dances by Mirayah Delamar and Laura Rose accompanied by traditional Arabic music by the House of Tarab and mystical poetry by Dreaming-Bear and Jamei. Tickets: $25. Both shows 7:30 p.m. Feb 2 at the Studio Maui, 575-9390; Feb 3 at McCoy Studio Theater, MACC, 242-7469.

Events THURSDAY, JAN 10 Lighten Up - The physiological effects of laughter can help you cope with stress and change, and Dr. Mel Borins, M.D., will be sharing strategies to be healthier through humor. Learn to laugh and reap the physiological benefits. $39. 6-8 p.m. MCC, Laulima 105. 808-984-3231. Come Out and Play - Elizabeth Ann Brandon, MA wants to make friends with your inner child using cognitive therapy, hypnosis and transactional analysis. Free. 12-3 p.m. Dragon’s Den, Makawao. 573-2424. Learn to Swing Dance - Lindy Hop Swing Dance lessons. Come learn the original swing dance craze that started it all! $5. 7 p.m. North Kihei Villages Club House. 357-1231. Soul Motion - Join teacher Zuza Engler in discovering your inner realms of image, spirit and emotion through dance. Class: $18. 10:45 a.m. The Studio Maui, 810 Haiku Rd, Suite 265, Haiku, HI, 96708. 575-9390.

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Stellar Rejuvenation - Experience the natural healing benefits of soliton lasers. Free. 4-6 p.m. The Studio Maui, Haiku Marketplace, Haiku, HI, 96708. 575-9390. Biofeedback - Mary Higgins, QXC/SCIO practitioner, helps you energetically rebalance after living yet another day in a toxin-filled world. Walk-ins only. Sliding scale pricing. 2-5 p.m. Dragon’s Den. 573-2424. Contact Improvisation - Sounds dirty, doesn’t it? Actually, it’s exercise meets dance, meditation and stretching. By donation. 4-5 p.m. Maui Lotus Yoga, Kihei. 874-9642.

SATURDAY, JAN 12 The Legendary Unknown - Prepare to shake your groove thing to the folksy, reggae, country rock vibes of The Legendary Unknown, with special guest James “Hutch” Hutchinson on bass and vocals. Free. 9-11:30 p.m. Cafe Marc Aurel, 28 N. Market St., Wailuku, HI, 96793. 244-0852. Cinema Night - Cafe Mambo will be hosting an evening of classic and cult classic films for the 21 and older crowd. 9:30 p.m. Cafe Mambo, 30 Baldwin Ave., Paia, HI, 96779. 579-8021. Hula Classes - Hula Classes - Every Sat. Halau Kawaianuhealehua holds open hula classes for children, teen and adult wahines and kanes. gothulack@yahoo.com for more info, Maui Waena School cafeteria, 9 a.m.

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Jam Session - Musicians are invited to head on down to Waikapu and jam away with other players. I used to live next door to the community center down there and I swear, it was like a free concert every weekend. Hooray! Bring a chair and your instrument. Waikapu Community Center, 3 p.m. 269-2704.

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The Grid lists nightly entertainment at bars, clubs, cafes, other non-dinner serving establishments, as well as restaurants with entertainment after 9pm.

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Monday 01/14– Wednesday 01/16

Estee Graham No cover, 9pm

J. Wail No cover, 10pm

Erin Smith Band No cover, 10pm

Sisters Grimm No cover, 9pm

MON-DJ Del Sol, 9pm; TUE-Kahala & Indio of LAWA, 10pm; WED-Crunch Pups unplugged, 9pm

AMBROSIA 1913 S. Kihei Road, Kihei - 891-1011

CAFE MARC AUREL

The Legendary Unknown No cover, 9pm

Rio Thing

28 N. Market St. Wailuku - 244-0852

CASANOVA 1188 Makawao Ave., Makawao - 572-0220

CHARLEY’S

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142 Hana Hwy., Paia - 579-9668

Na Koho $10, 10pm

J. Wail, P.O.R.T.A.L. $10, 10pm

Mana’o Radio Sundays w/ Allan Thomas, Bryan Kessler

WED - Wild Wahine Wednesday w/DJ Styles, DJ Jammin J & DJ Shaggy $10, 10pm

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Salsa $5, 10pm

COMPADRES Lahaina Cannery Mall - 661-7189

Unknown No cover, 9pm

Dave Carroll No cover, 9pm

The Whale Shark No cover, 9pm

MON - Michael Moore; TUE - Jazz Night; WED - The Whale Shark, No cover, 9pm

Ryan Robinson Band No cover, 10pm

Irish Sing Alongs w/Murray No cover, 10pm

Off Tomorrow, No cover, 10pm

Crunch Pups Unplugged No cover, 10pm

MON - Silky Ringo, TUE - Scott Baird; WED - Off Tomorrow, All no cover, 9pm

COOL CAT CAFE Wharf Cinema, Lahaina - 667-0908

DOG & DUCK IRISH PUB 1913 S. Kihei Rd. - 875-9669

HARD ROCK CAFÉ 900 Front St., Lahaina - 667-7400

Silky Ringo No cover, 9pm

Tantra Temple Services - Embrace the spiritual essence of all faiths with tantra, an ancient highspiritual practice. Free. 10 a.m. 2138 Vineyard St., Wailuku. 244-4103. Drum Cirlcle - Bring your drum and beat away with others in the community. Free. 4 p.m.-sunset. Kihei. 298-9022. Line Dancing - Practice your “tush push” ya’ll and come on down for some line dancing by the Maui Paniolo Posse. Lessons: 6:30 p.m.; Dancing: 7 p.m. Lahaina Cannery Mall. Soul Motion - Join teacher Zuza Engler in discovering your inner realms of image, spirit and emotion through dance. Class: $18. 10:45 a.m. The Studio Maui, 810 Haiku Rd, Suite 265, Haiku, HI, 96708. 575-9390.

MONDAY, JAN 14 Saving Singles - Learn about investing your money while meeting other saving-savy singles. Free. 6 p.m. Manana Garage, 33 Lono Ave., Kahului, HI, 96732. 214-5082. Flamenco for Beginners - Rosalind Modica teaches the passionate and powerful movements of exotic dance from Spain, Morocco, India Persia and other far-away lands. $18 per class. The Studio Maui, Haiku Marketplace, Suite 265, Haiku, HI, 96708. 575-9390.

TUESDAY, JAN 15 Diet Doctor - If you’re like me and ate too much over the holidays, you might want to check out “Skinny New Year,” page 21. 7 p.m., Cameron Center Auditorium, Wailuku. 298-8544. Non-Profit Polynesian Dance - Every Tue. Support the kids of the Napili Kai Foundation by watching their Polynesian dance show. $10 adults, $5 kids. 5:30 p.m. 669-6271. Learn Folk Dancing - Every Tue. Shake it folk style with the Maui International and Israeli Folk Dance Group. Learn folk dances from around the globe. 5 p.m. 634 Alulike St., Kihei. 874-5397. Soul Motion - Join teacher Zuza Engler in discovering your inner realms of image, spirit and emotion through dance. Class: $18. 10:45 a.m. The Studio Maui, 810 Haiku Rd, Suite 265, Haiku, HI, 96708. 575-9390.

WEDNESDAY, JAN 16 Plan for Success Economic Opportunity the ABCs of writing a start and manage your

MON - Open Mic

- Susie Theiman of Maui is hosting a workshop on business plan to help you own business. Free. Noon.

Marty Dread, $10, $5 Kama aina, 10 p.m.,

Maui County Business Resourse Center, Maui Mall. rsvp 873-8247.

Booksellers. Free. 10 a.m. Barnes and Noble, Lahaina, 662-1300.

Celebrate Diversity - Kick off the Maui Cultural Diversity Days Celebration with a gospel workshop led by Sheryl Renee, founder of Voices in Faith Power Gospel Choir. Free. 6:30 p.m. Keolahou Hawaiian Church, 177 S. Kihei Rd. 283-3576.

Keiki Shots - Wed. (Central Maui) - Every first and third Wed of the month. Bring children up to the age of 18 without medical insurance in for vaccinations. Bring all immunization records. Walk-in basis. Free.12-3 p.m. Wailuku Health Center, 984-8260.

Ayurvedic Consultations - Margo P. Uma Gal, CAP., offers up wisdom on diet and lifestyle from over 20 years of experience as an Ayurvedic Practitioner. Walk-ins only. Free. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Makawao. 572-2424.

Keiki Issues? - Thu. The Parent Project, a program for parents of strongwilled children. Wrestle the phone away from the child and make that call. Free. Hui Malama Learning Center. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 289-5050.

Dance Lessons - Open Registration to learn the cha-cha and foxtrot. $50 for three months. 6:309:30 p.m. Kihei Community Center. 879-0555.

Story Time - Thu. Keiki story time and crafts. Free. 10 a.m. Hawaiian Village Coffee. 665-1114.

WOW! - Every Wed. Wailea on Wednesdays presents live island music, gallery receptions, artist appearances and more. . 6:30-8 p.m. 897-6770 x2.

Keiki Happy Birthday Elmo! Tue, Jan 15. Get ready for fun filled stories and activities to celebrate Elmo’s birthday. Kids can bring their own Elmo and snarf down B-day snacks. 10 a.m. Free. Barnes and Noble, Lahaina. 662-1300. Bisque it Baby - Mon. Sometimes, as a mom, all you might need is a little time to do something creative. Get together with other Moms and babies and paint something! Maybe a mug or a teapot, and de-stress. Studio fee only. 9-11 a.m., Kids and Company, Maui Mall, 877-7819. After-School Help - Mon-Fri. Hui Malama Learning Center offers after-school homework help and classes. Call for directions and hours. 244-5911. Little Music Makers - Mon, Wed & Thu. Music Together Maui offers early childhood music programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners and the adults who love them. Come play with instruments, sing, chant and dance. Free demo classes this week. Maui Tropical Plantation, Wailuku; Island Spirit Yoga; Lahaina. 572-5603. Music Menagerie - Tue. A music inspired hour of dance, story time, puppetry and interactive play for little ones and their parents. $15. 9:15 a.m. The Studio Maui, Haiku, 575-9390. Toddler Tuesdays - Tue. Toddlers are insane. Seriously, I can vouch that they are without rational thought. Let them do their thing and cruise with the other crazies for story time, juice, cookies and painting. $15. 10-11 a.m. Maui Mall. 877-7819. Story Time - Tue. Get together with other youngsters for storytime at Barnes and Noble

Yu-Gi-Oh - Sat. Little gamester get out your cards and get ready for a Yu-Gi-Oh tournament! Free. 3 p.m. Lahaina Cannery Mall. 661-4766. Story Time - Sat. Get together with other youngsters for storytime at Barnes and Noble Booksellers. Free. 11 a.m. Barnes and Noble, Lahaina, 662-1300.

Lecture Got Money? - May I have some? Before you answer that, check out this Maui group that focuses on economic topics and systems, and explores theories. Bring whatever you are reading for dialog and a readers circle. Various times. Island wide locations. 573-3250.

Environment Smarter than a Sand Crab? - Mon-Fri. Get free info about marine life and answers to all those pesky questions that keep you up all night. The Pacific Whale Foundation Marine Naturalists are definitely smarter than a fifth grader. The question is, are you?. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Ulua Beach, Wailea. 249-8811.

speakers will include Russell Sparks, Division f Aquatic Resources, DLNR, and Steve Parabicoli, Wastewater Reclamation Division, County of Maui. 6:30 p.m. Maui Waena Intermediate School Cafeteria. 268-2956. Coastal Restoration - Fri. Habitat restoration at Waiheè coastal dunes with Maui Coastal Land Trust. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Waiheè. 244-5263. Save the Forest - Sun. The Pacific Whale Foundation is hosting a group of ten volunteers to pull invasive pine trees near Hosmers Grove. Transportation is provided. Bring warm clothes, long pants and closed boots. Pick ups: 7:30 a.m., Harbor Shop, 300 Maàlaea Rd; 8:15 a.m., Upcountry Tavares Community Center. RSVP at 856-8341.

Sports Massive Air - Fri. Jan 11. If you’re a fan of deep powder and extreme winter sports, you won’t want to miss your chance to see Warren Miller’s annual action-packed sports film, Playground. Tickets: $12. 7:30 p.m. Castle Theater, MACC, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732. 242-7469. Marathon - Sun. Jan 13. Do you have what it takes? See “Masochistic Tendencies?”, page 21. 6:50 a.m., Napili Park, 344-3651. Tai Chi - Daily. Practice the 36 movements of the “short yang” style of tai chi chuan. $10 per class. 5:30-6:30 a.m. Unity Church, Wailuku. 242-9327. Walk, Run, Train - Every Tue & Thu. Whether you’re a walker or a runner, you’ve got a group to train with. 5:30 p.m. Runner’s Paradise, Maui Mall. 877-5300.

Volunteer on Vacation - Mon-Sat. Get to know Maui better by volunteering time to one of many important environmental projects. Meet local experts and learn about the history and environment of the land and get a free t-shirt from the Pacific Whale Foundation! Various dates and times. 856-8341. Save Honolua - Tue. Meeting to inform, educate and involve the community on the proposed development of Honolua Bay. 6:45 p.m. Lahaina Civic Center, 870-0052. Maui Unite - Wed. Get involved in saving the precious natural resources in Maui at the first public meeting by new organization Maui Unite. Guest

MAUI TIME WEEKLY

JANUARY 10, 2008

The Grid lists nightly entertainment at bars, clubs, cafes, other non-dinner serving establishments, as well as restaurants with entertainment after 9pm.

Thursday 01/10

Friday 01/11

Saturday 01/12

HECOCKS 41 E. Lipoa St., Kihei - 879-2849

Butcher Brothers No cover, 9pm

Crunch Pups No cover, 9pm

Cheryl Rae No cover, 9pm

DJ El Gato $10, 10pm

DJ Music No cover, 10pm

Vince Esquire

Kenny Roberts No cover

El Vato Loco No cover

Kenny Roberts

Keoki & Friends

JACQUES 120 Hana Hwy., Paia - 579-8844

KAHALE’S BEACH CLUB 36 Keala Pl., Kihei - 875-7711

KAHULUI ALE HOUSE 355 E. Kamehameha, Kahului - 877-9001

845 Front St., Lahaina - 661-4811

LAHAINA COOLERS

Yoga for Surfers & Paddlers - Tue. An intermediate Yoga class, great for beginners, that targets the shoulders, and focuses on balance, strength & creating flexibility. $12 per class. 5:30-7 p.m. Maui Lotus Yoga, 115 Lipoa Street, Suite 201, Kihei. 874-9642.

Art Village Galleries Exhibit - Now- Jan 24. For this two-man show the works of Carleton Kinkade depicts old Lahaina cane houses in oils on canvas while those of Kit Gentry focus on realism in landscapes and nature, also in oils on canvas. Village Galleries, 120 Dickenson St., Lahaina. 661-4402. Digital Photography Demo - Fri. Jan 11. Get answers to those pesky photography questions and learn about lighting, exposure, shutter speed and more from artist Shawna McCormick. Free. 69 p.m. Quan Gallery, 900 Front St, Lahaina, HI, 96761. 667-2575. Plein Air Artists at Work - Maui plein air artists will be doing live still life paintings on site. Thu, Jan 10, Karen Camara, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Fri., Jan 11, Linda Mitchell, 1-4 p.m.; Sun., Jan 13, Julie Houck, 1-4 p.m. Maui Hands Gallery, 84 Hana Hyw., Paia. 579-9245. Art Night - Fri. Stroll through dozens of art galleries in Lahaina Town. Special gallery shows, featured artists-in-action and refreshments. Free. 6:30 p.m. Lahaina. 661-6284. Art Bistro - Sun. Local artists display their wares, from photography and painting to jewelry and sculptures, accompanied by live music. 5-10pm. Jacques Northshore Bistro, 120 Hana Hwy. Paia. 808-269-0961.

POETRY Open Mic - Every night is open mic night at Hawaiian Village Coffee. Kahana Gateway location, call 665-1114. Express Yourself - Every Mon. Open Mic Night with music, song, poetry! Free. 7 p.m., Cafe Marc Aurel, Wailuku, 244-0852. Open Mind Open Mic - Every Mon. Open Mind Open Mic with spoken word, poetry, comedy— whatever you have to say here’s your chance. 7:30 p.m., Moana Bakery, Paia, 244-9091. Poetry Reading - Every second Tue, read your original work, your favorite poem, or just come to

JANUARY 10, 2008

Jared No cover

WED - Chico & Da Kine; No cover MON - Tom Cherry, $5, 10pm, WED -DJ Boomshot, No cover, 10pm

Crunch Pups 9pm

Rampage 9pm

Walk, Run, Train - Every Tue & Thu. Whether youíre a walker or a runner, youíve got a group to train with. 5:30 p.m. Runner’s Paradise, Maui Mall. 877-5300.

Gina Martinelli No cover, 9pm

Two Dimes and a Nickel No cover, 10pm

Dickenson St., Lahaina - 661–7082

1913 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei - 891–8010

WED - Local Boys, Jacob, Tony & Matteo; No cover, 10pm

Maui Underground No cover, 10pm

KIMOS

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Monday 01/14– Wednesday 01/16

Sonny B No cover, 10pm

505 Front St, Lahaina - 661-8810

HENRY’S BAR & GRILL

Sunday 01/13

be inspired. Free. 6:30 p.m., Lahaina Public Library, 662-3950. Poetry Reading - Every second Thu Maui Live Poets Society hosts an open poetry reading on the West side. Free. 6:30- 9 p.m. Lahaina, 661-0517 Open Mic - Every Saturday the Maui Media Lab hosts an open mic night for poets, muscicians and others who want to be heard. Sessions are recorded and fed to the internet. All ages are welcome. Free. 6-9 p.m., Maui Media Lab, Baldwin Ave, zumatribe@yahoo.com.

TV/RADIO The Restless Native Speaks - Every Mon. Maui Time Weekly’s own Starr Begley talks story on the Ed and Greg show. 10 a.m., WILD 105.5 FM. Filipino Language - Mon-Fri. Fred Duldulao, Leo Agcolicol, Rey Patao and Maggie Evangelista host a Filipino language talk show. 4-6 a.m.; 7-10 p.m., KNUI 900 AM. Talk of Maui - Mon-Fri. Fred Guzman talks local, state and national poitics and issues. And every Thursday morning at 7:30, Fred grills Maui Time’s own Anthony Pignataro on the latest issues of the day. 6-8 a.m., KNUI 900 AM. Talk Story - Every Mon-Thu. Political figures take calls and answer questions on the air. 7-8 a.m., KAOI 1110 AM. Tune in and call 244-9145. Mind Body Spirit - Every Mon from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Tue from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and Thu at noon. Liah Howard, psychic and guests. KAOI 1110 AM. Maui Talks - Every Tue. A live, public affairs, callin talk show, hosted by Nick Nikhilananda. 7 p.m. Channel 53. Call in at 873-3430 or for info call 572-8787. Words of Peace - Every Wed-Thu. Prem Rawat broadcasts messages of world and inner peace. Not associated with a specific religion. Wed, 9 p.m.; Thu, 8:30 a.m. Akaku Channel 52, www.contactinfo.org, 573-3084. Conversations with Friends - Every Thu. Mary Omwake and James Jacobson interview New Thought leaders. 11 a.m., KAOI 1110 AM Smallville - Every Fri. Small Town Maui, a onehour, weekly radio program that shares the memories and values of the small towns we love and explores how we can learn from Maui's past to create a better future. 7 a.m. KAOI, 1110 AM. Call In - Every Fri. Political and public affairs, call-in talk show with Teri Lawrence. 12-1 p.m. KAOI 1110 AM Call in 242-7800.

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Omega 9pm

Vince Esquire 9pm

MON - Kanoa; TUE - Open Mic; WED - DJ Shark in da Water, No cover, 10pm

Uncle Charlie’s Corner - Sat. Kahu Charles Kauluwehi Maxwell, Sr. talks story. 6-10 a.m., KNUI 900 AM. Free Zone/ Zona Libre - Every other Sat. A multi-lingual, multi-cultural radio program featuring world music, fresh thought, live interviews with local and international artists and NO commercial breaks. 6-10 a.m. Mana’o Radio 91.5 FM. Maui Matters - Sat-Sun. Pacific Radio Group News Director Wendy Osher discusses local issues. 1-2 p.m., KNUI 900 AM. Spanish Language - Sat-Sun. Carlos David Hernandez discusses news and plays music in Spanish. 2-4 p.m., KNUI 900 AM. Japanese Language - Sun. Yumi’s long-running Japanese language show. 7-8:30 p.m., KNUI 900 AM. Save Honolua - Every Wed at 8 p.m and Thu at 7:30 a.m., AKAKU Channel 53.

KARAOKE Isana Restaurant - Daily, 9 p.m. 515 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei, 874-1811. Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - Fri-Sat, 9:30 p.m., 136 Dickenson St., Lahaina, 667-5555. Lulu’s - Wed, 7 p.m., 1941 S. Kihei Rd., 879-9944. Sansei - Thu-Fri, 10 p.m., 600 Office Road, Kapalua, 669-6286; Thu-Sat, 10 p.m. Kihei Town Center, 879-0004. Tiffany’s - Daily, 9:30 p.m., 1424 L. Main St., Wailuku, 249-0052.

Moore; Tue, Jazz; . all sets 7:30-10 p.m. Wharf Cinema Center, Lahaina, 667-0908. Hula Grill - (Early sets) Wed, Thu, Fri, Ernest Pua’a; Sat, Sun, Mon, Kawika Lum Ho; Tue, Jarret Roback. Early sets 3-5 p.m. (Followed by) Thu, Braddah Brian & Roy; Fri, Brian, Roy & Kawika;. Sat, “TBA”; Sun, Ryan Tanaka & Friends; Mon,“TBA”; Tue, Albert & Roy; Wed, An Den. Late sets 7-9:30 p.m. 2435 Kaànapali Parkway, Building P, 667-6636. Java Jazz/Soup Nutz - Mon-Sat, Acoustic music. All sets 7 p.m. 3350 Lower Honoapiìlani Rd., Honokowai, 667-0787. Kimo’s - Mon- Wed, Sat, Sun, Sam Ahia. Fri, deAquino Bradaz. All sets 6:30-8:30 p.m. 845 Front St., Lahaina, 661-4811. Leilani’s On The Beach - Fri, Scott Baird;. Sat, JD and Harry; Sun, Kilohana. All sets 2:30-5 p.m. 2435 Kaànapali Pkwy, Building J, 661-4495. Moose McGillycuddy’s, Lahaina - Fri, Llayne & Pro Ed; Sat, Mark & Mike. All sets 6-9 p.m. 844 Front St., 667-7758. Mulligan’s on the Wharf - Fri, AnRil. All sets 7 p.m. Wharf Cinema Center, Lahaina, 661-8881. Pioneer Inn - Thu, Ah-Tim Eleniki; Tue, Captain Billy Bones; Wed, Greg Di Piazza. All sets 6-8 p.m. 658 Wharf St., Lahaina, 661-3636. Sea House Restaurant - Thu, Albert Kaina and Kincade Basques; Fri, Sat, Mon, Tue, Kincade Basques; Sun, Andrew; Wed, Albert Kaina. All sets 6:30 or 7-9 p.m. Napili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 Honoapiìlani Rd., Napili, 669-1500.

SOUTH MAUI

Unisan - Thu-Sat, 9:30 p.m., 2102 Vineyard St., Wailuku, 244-4500.

Longhi’s - Sat, acustic music. 10:30-11 p.m. 3750 Wailea Alanui Dr., 891-8883

DINNER MUSIC

Ma`alaea Grill - Thu, Fri, Sat, Benoit Jazz Works. All sets 6:30-9 p.m. Maalaea Harbor, 243-2206.

WEST MAUI

Moose McGillycuddy’s, Kihei - Fri, Erin Smith; Sat, Anuhea; All sets 5:30-7:30 p.m. 2511 S. Kihei Rd., 891-8600.

BJ’s Chicago Pizzeria - Wed-Fri, John Kane; Sat, Harry Troupe; Sun, Greg DiPiazza; Mon, Tue, Marvin Tevaga. All sets 7:30-9:30 p.m. 730 Front St., Lahaina, 661-0700. Cheeseburger In Paradise - Mon, Tue, Scotty Rotten; Wed, Fri, Harry Troupe; Thu, Sat, Sun, Brooks McGuire. All sets 4:30-10:30 p.m. 811 Front St., Lahaina, 661-4855. Compadres - Tue, 4 p.m., Live music. Lahaina Cannery Mall, 661-7189. Cool Cat Cafe - Thu, Erin Smith; Fri, Sat, Dave Carroll; Sun, Wed, Whale Sharks; Mon, Mickie

Mulligan’s on the Blue - Sat, Sun, Celtic Tigers; Mon, Gypsy Pacific; All sets 7 p.m. 100 Kaukahi St., Wailea, 874-1131. South Shore Tiki Lounge - Thu, Sun, Tue, Tony; Fri, Eclipse; Sat, Erin Smith; Mon, Kanoa; Wed, Kenny Roberts. All sets 4-6 p.m. 1913 Kihei Rd., Kihei Kalama Village, 874-6444. Tommy Bahama’s Tropical Café - Sun, Mon, Brittany; Wed, Sat, Merv Oana Thu; Fri Margie; Tue Jamie Lawrence. All sets 6-10 p.m. The Shops at Wailea, 875-9983.

DA KINECALENDAR Tradewinds Poolside Cafe - Thu, Kawika Lum Ho; Fri, Kaleo Cullen; Sat, Louise Lambert; Sun, Mon, Kenny Roberts; Tue, Ramen & Cora; Wed, Keoki Ruiz. All sets 6-9 p.m. The Maui Coast Hotel, 2259 S. Kihei Rd., 874-6284.

CENTRAL MAUI AK’s Cafe - Fri, Ron Kuala’au. 6:15 p.m. , Sat Tarvin Makai 6:15 p.m.1237 L. Main St, Wailuku, 244-8774. Café Marc Aurel - Tue, Live Music; Mon, Open Mic Night. 7:30 p.m. 28 N. Market St., Wailuku, 244-0852.

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WEST MAUI ■ HYATT REGENCY MAUI RESORT & SPA 200 Nohea Kai Dr, Lahaina, 661-1234 Weeping Banyan Lounge - Nightly, Live music. All sets 6:30-9:30 p.m. Torch lighting ceremony nightly. ■ KAANAPALI BEACH CLUB 104 Ka`anapali Shores, Lahaina, 661-2000 Ohana Bar & Grill - Wed, Thu, Live music; Fri, Patrick Major; Sun, Wayne and Friends; Mon, Tue, Ernest Pua`a. All sets 5:30-9:30 p.m. Torch lighting ceremony nightly.

■ THE WESTIN MAUI HOTEL 2365 Kaanapali Parkway, 667-2525

Lower Courtyard - Wed, 6:30-8 p.m., Jamie Lawerence and Friends.

Ono Bar & Grille - Thu, Sat, Steve Sargenti; Fri, Larry Golis; Sun, Margie Heart; Mon, Ernest Puaa; Tue, Brian Haia; Wed, Pam Peterson. Tue-Sun shows, 6-9 p.m. Mon, 5:30-9 p.m.

■ WAILEA MARRIOTT 3700 Wailea Alanui, 879-1922

Tropica - (Early sets) Thu, Wed, Brian Haia; Fri, Sat, Mon, Marvin Tevaga; Sun, Josh Kahula; Tue, Ernest Pua`a. Early sets 3-6 p.m. (Followed by) Thu, Fri, Wed, Benny Uyetake; Sat, Tue, Mitch Kepa; Sun, Steve Sargenti; Mon, Josh Kahula. Late sets 6-9 p.m.

■ RENAISSANCE WAILEA BEACH RESORT 3550 Wailea Alanui, 879-4900

SOUTH MAUI

Main Street Bistro - Th-Fri, Rhythm & Blues with Freedom. 5-7:30 p.m.. 2051 Main St., Wailuku, 244-6816.

■ KA`ANAPALI BEACH HOTEL 2525 Ka`anapali Pkwy, 661-0011

■ FOUR SEASONS RESORT WAILEA 3900 Wailea Alanui, 874-8000

Kupanaha - Nightly, Hula show, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Sushi Go - Wed, Live music. 4-8 p.m. Queen Ka`ahumanu Center, Kahului, 877-8744.

Tiki Courtyard - Nightly, Alanui with Uncle Rudi; Sun, Hula show. All sets 6:30 p.m.

Lobby Lounge - (Early sets) Thu, Steve Repollo and Alan Villeran; Sat, Mon, Island Style Trio with hula dancing. Early sets 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Followed by) Thu, Sal Godinez and Marcus Johnson; Fri, Clay Mortensen and George Tavoularis; Sat, Mon, Nils and Anastasia; Sun, Pam Peterson and Rudy Baria; Wed, Clay Mortensen and Gilbert Emata. Late sets 8:30-11:30 p.m. Torchlighting ceremony nightly.

UPCOUNTRY MAUI Hana Hou Cafe - Thu, Haiku Hillbillys; Wed, Tom Conway and Randall Rospond. Sat, Live music. All sets 6-9 p.m. 810 Haiku Rd, Haiku Cannery, 5752661. Jacque’s - Mon, Anuhea. 5 p.m. 120 Hana Hwy, Paia, 579-8844. Livewire Cafe - Tue, Green Room Blue; Wed, Eddie Float; Sat, Joshua. All sets 7:30-9:30 p.m. 137 Hana Hwy, Paia, 579-6009. Moana Cafe & Bakery - Sat, Live jazz music with Mark Johnstone & Friends, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 71 Baldwin Ave., Paia, 579-9999.

RESORT SHOWS

■ NAPILI KAI BEACH RESORT 5900 Honoapiìlani Hwy, Napili, 669-1500 Thu, Kincaid and Albert; Fri, Sat, Mon, Tue, Kincaid Basques; Sun, Kapule Paoa; Wed, Albert Kaina. All sets 7-9 p.m. ■ ROYAL LAHAINA RESORT 2780 Kekaà Dr., Kaànapali, 661-3611

■ GRAND WAILEA RESORT HOTEL & SPA 3850 Wailea Alanui, 875-1234 Botero Bar - Wed, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Live music.

Royal Ocean Terrace - Thu, Fri, Sat, Live Hawaiian. 6-8 p.m.

Humuhumunukunukuapua`a - Nightly, 5:30 p.m., Strolling Hawaiian Duo.

■ SHERATON MAUI HOTEL 2605 Ka`anapali Pkwy, 661-0031

■ THE FAIRMONT KEA LANI MAUI 4100 Wailea Alanui, 875-4100

Lagoon Bar - Nightly, Hula dancing during sets. Thu, Mon, Tue, Bobby and Ralph; Fri, Ralph and Allan; Sat, Sun, Fausto and Kawaika; Wed, Nathan and Ralph. All sets 6-8 p.m. Torchlighting and cliff diving ceremony at sunset nightly.

Lobby Bar - Nightly, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Live music. ■ THE SHOPS AT WAILEA 3750 Wailea Alanui East Wing - Wed, 6:30-8 p.m., Marti Kluth.

Kumu Bar & Grill - Nightly, Hula dancing. 6-9 p.m. Mele Mele Lounge - Nighly, Live music. 9-11 p.m.

Sunset Terrace - Wed, Thu, Bobby Krueger; Fri, Mahalo Greg; Sat, Rama Camarillo; Sun, Mondo Kane; Mon, Tue, Lono. All sets 6-9 p.m. ■ MAUI PRINCE HOTEL 5400 Makena Alanui, 874-1111 Molokini Lounge - (Very early sets) Fri, Mon, Wed, Mele Òhana Duo. Very early sets 9 a.m-1 p.m. (Followed by) Thu, Sat, Sun, Tue, Ron Kuala’au; Fri, Mon, Wed, Mele Òhana Duo. Early sets 6 p.m. (Followed by) Thu, Fri, Sat, Mon, Tue, Wed, Mele Òhana Duo. Late sets 8:30-10:30 p.m.

EAST MAUI ■ HOTEL HANA-MAUI Hana, 248-8211 Paniolo Lounge - Thu-Sun, Live music. 6:309:30 p.m. Main Dining Room - Thu, Sun, Hula dancing. 7:30-8:15 p.m.

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JANUARY 10, 2008

The Grid lists nightly entertainment at bars, clubs, cafes, other non-dinner serving establishments, as well as restaurants with entertainment after 9pm.

Thursday 01/10 LOBBY LOUNGE Four Seasons Resort, Wailea - 874-8000

Anastasia & Guest, No cover, 9-11:30pm

888 Front St., Lahaina - 667-2288

1945 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei - 879-9944

Saturday 01/12

Sunday 01/13

Monday 01/14– Wednesday 01/16

Jazz w/Sal Godinez & Marcus Johnson, No cover, 9-11:30pm

Anastasia & Guest No cover, 9-11:30pm

Dr Nat No cover, 9-11:30pm

MON- Anastasia & Guest, TUE-Sal Godinez & Marcus Johnson, WED- Reiko Fukino & Guest, All 9-11:30pm

Crazy Fingers 9:30pm

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Friday 01/11

Neto Latin Salsa No cover, 9pm

The Willy’s & DJ Shaggy No cover, 9pm

All Access & DJ Shaggy No cover, 10pm

WED - Karaoke, 9pm

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WED - Open Mic Night, 10:30pm

4405 Honoapi`ilani Hwy., Kahana - 669-3474

DJ Jo Jo No cover, 9pm

DJ J-Woo No cover, 9pm

Guitar Hero No cover, 9pm

DJ Mackie Mac No cover, 9pm

DJ Mello Yello No cover, 9pm

Live Music No cover, 9pm

MON - DJ Mello Yello, 9pm; TUE DJ Mackie Mac, 9pm, WED - DJ Mellow Yellow, 9pm

Cyrus C

LAWA No cover, 9pm

The Sisters Grimm No cover, 10pm

Celtic Tigers

MON - Gypsy Pacific; TUE - Randall Rospond; WED - Steve Sargenti

Wee D’ono No cover, 10pm

Silky Ringo No cover, 10pm

Hazmatt No cover, 10pm

Silky Ringo No cover, 10pm

MON - Junior Guys, No cover 10pm; TUE - Two Dimes & a Nickel; No cover, 10pm; WED - Open Mic

DJ El Gato $5, 10pm

DJ Boomshot $5, 10pm

DJ El Gato $5, 10pm

Lounge & Beats No cover, 10pm

MON & TUE - Lounge & Beats, No cover, 10pm; WED - Live Music, $5, 10pm

Kanoa of Gomega No cover, 10pm

MON - DJ Del Sol, DJ JR, 10pm; TUE - DJ Boomshot, No cover, 10pm; WED - ADD Twins, No cover, 10pm

DJ Shark in da Water, No cover, 9:30pm

TUE - The New Project, $5, 10pm; WED - DJ Del Sol, No cover, 9:30pm

MOOSE MCGILLYCUDDY’S 2511 S. Kihei Rd., 891-8600

MOOSE MCGILLYCUDDY’S 844 Front St., Lahaina - 667-7758

MULLIGAN’S ON THE BLUE 100 Kaukahi St., Wailea - 874-1131

MULLIGAN’S AT THE WHARF Cinema Center, Lahaina - 661-8881

OYSTER BAR 744 Front St., Lahaina - 661-9090

Live Jazz No cover, 9pm

PACIFIC’O 505 Front St., Lahaina - 667-4341

SOUTH SHORE TIKI LOUNGE 1913 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei - 874-6444

DJ Durty No cover, 10pm

Freaky Friday w/DJ Sonny No cover, 10pm

DJ Blast, $15, 9:30pm

SPATS TRATTORIA Hyatt Regency, Ka`anapali - 667-4727

SPORTS PAGE GRILL & BAR 2411 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei - 879-0602

Crunch Pups No cover, 9pm

STOPWATCH SPORTS BAR 1279 S. Kihei Road, Kihei - 874-9299

Erin Smith No cover, 9pm

Danny Murray No cover, 9:30

Jerry Cairs Jr. Band $3, 9pm

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DJ Magnetic, DJ JP No cover, 10pm

Kilohana No cover, 10pm

Tom Cherry & Positive Energy No cover, 10pm

The New Project No cover, 10pm

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E M P L O Y M E N T

DESTINATION RESORTS HAWAII, INC.

Come and venture into an exciting world with Destination Resorts Hawaii, Inc. We are seeking self-motivated, experienced individuals to provide exceptional guest service. Ideal candidates need to be service-oriented, reliable, responsible and honest.

C U R R E N T

O P E N I N G S:

RN/LPN

Seeking full time experienced RN or LPN to work in triage. Screen patient symptoms for urgency and directs them to the most appropriate care. Previous experience in hospital or clinic. License required.

Seeking a full time experienced registered nurse to work in OB/GYN. Duties to include assessing, teaching, coordinating care and following up with patients. Previous OB/GYN experience. License required.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Full-time certified Medical Assistant needed to prepare patient charts, triage, obtain vitals, and other duties as directed by Providers and Nurses. 3-5 years experience required. Must be qualified to administer injections. Must have own transportation to work at satellite clinics and a valid driver’s license.

TOBACCO TREATMENT SPECIALIST

COME JOIN ONE OF HAWAII’S BEST PLACES TO WORK! MAHANA 110 Kaanapali Shores Pl. • Lahaina, HI 96761

We are searching for motivated and energetic individuals for:

FRONT OFFICE SUPERVISOR

Responsible for training and supervision of front office team members. Act as liaison between shifts, and assign schedules and duties daily. HIgh school diploma or equivalent required, and previous experience in a supervisory role preferred.

MAINTENANCE WORKER (P/T)

Responsible for the interior maintenance of property and common areas as assigned by supervisor. HIgh school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years experience in maintenance required.

FRONT OFFICE CLERK

To provide treatment for tobacco addiction in Wailuku, Kahului and Lahaina. Bachelor’s or higher degree in psychology, social work, or a related field, plus experience. Ability to work independently, provide motivation and inspiration to smokers wanting to quit, collect and report data, network, attend training and meetings, and work closely with a team of healthcare professionals required. Excellent benefits, salary commensurate with education/experience.

Check guests in/out, make guest and owner reservations, and process all guest charges. Resolve guest issues in order to maintain the highest levels of guest satisfaction. High school diploma or equivalent, and at least 1 year experience in customer service required.

The clinic offers a flexible work environment, full medical and dental premiums paid by the clinic for the employee, 14 paid holidays, 3 weeks vacation for your second year of service and competitive wages.

Clean guest rooms, according to preset standards by vacuuming, dusting, cleaning bathrooms, cleaning kitchens and making beds. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Knowledge of cleaning equipment, methods, and chemicals also preferred. No initial experience required.

Send resumes to:

COMMUNITY CLINIC OF MAUI

48 Lono Ave., Kahului, 96732 or fax to (808) 873-6320 Equal

Opportunity

Employer

JOIN OUR FIVE-STAR TEAM! RELIEF MANAGER CASHIERS FT ASS’T HD. MEATCUTTER F/T FISH CUTTER CLERKS: PRODUCE COURTESY • GROCERY FT & PT positions. Customer service oriented individuals needed for our Honokowai Store in Maui. Excellent benefits. Flexible shifts available.

HOUSEMAN

Prepare rental units for cleaning. Deliver supplies, linens, and other items to the cleaning attendants/linen rooms as directed by supervisor. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. No initial experience required. Comprehensive benefit options include medical, dental options, life insurance and 401K with company match. Apply now in person at the resort or fax resume to 808-661-8315. EOE

An Equal Opportunity Employer

SALES MANAGEMENT TRAINEE

Assists with the Behavioral Health/Medical Management administrative functions. Responsibilities include telephone communication with medical & behavioral health care providers & members; processing of request for service in a timely manner; and maintaining accurate records & documentation. Must have excellent computer & customer service skills, be detail-oriented, flexible, have a positive attitude & be adaptable to changing priorities. Medical office exp. or previous managed care and demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-9 and CPT coding is required. Medical Assistant exp. preferred.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V

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Minimum requirements: College degree or equivalent business experience preferred. Minimum one-year experience in resort hospitality field. Previous Human Resources/Interviewing experience desirable. Basic computer skills and data entry knowledge. Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook). Ten-key by touch desirable. Working knowledge of HRIS, ADP Payroll system and TimeSaver desirable. Considerable knowledge of EEO, Affirmative Action and Federal/State labor laws. Able to maintain a positive/professional attitude while interacting with the public and all property associates. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Detail oriented and ability to handle multiple tasks at once. Good organizational and follow through skills. Strong team player. Excellent time management skills.

RENTAL SUPERVISOR II (F/T) Based on qualifications: $16.50 - $22.00 High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate; college degree preferred; at least 1 year of supervisory experience in condo/resort preferred; good oral and written communication skills; detail-oriented; ability to interact and build positive relationships with others; ability to stand and/or sit for long periods; ability to walk for long distances; able to lift 20-30 pounds; valid Hawaii driver’s license and clean driving record required; computer skills required; working knowledge of SMS property management system and Microsoft Office programs preferred.

HOUSEKEEPERS (F/T AND P/T) Based on qualifications: *$14.50 (*Piecework basis comparable to a potential average hourly wage.)

HOUSEPERSON (F/T) Excellent benefits package and bonus incentives! Apply online at: www.destinationhotels.com/careers.php Human Resources located in Kihei at the Azeka Mauka Shopping Center, 1279 S. Kihei Road, Suite 118B (behind Powerhouse Gym) An Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Work Place

HAWAII’S FASTEST GROWING HEALTHCARE COMPANY SEEKS: AUTHORIZATION TECHNICIAN

Looking for enthusiastic individuals to enter our fastpaced business as a Sales Management Trainee on Oahu, Maui and Kona. We will reward your dedication and sales ability with great career opportunity. BS/BA preferred, satisfactory abstract, strong communication skills. Apply Online: www.enterprise.com For any questions, email lei.a.ikeda@erac.com

HOUSEKEEPER

HUMAN RESOURCES/ ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

Fax or e-mail your resume w/salary history and current requirement to:

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OUTDOOR YOUTH COUNSELOR Make more than a living. Make a difference. Immediate job opportunities at Eckerd outdoor therapeutic programs in NC, TN, GA, FL, VT, NH and RI. Year-round residential position, free room & board, competitive salary/benefits. Info and apply online: http://www.eckerdyouth.org. Or fax resume to Career Advisor/AN, 727-442-5911. EOE/DFWP (AAN CAN) $ MODELS WANTED $ For magazine print work. $250$900. Ages 18 to 35. 573-3712

HAIKU GROCERY STORE looking for PT MEAT CUTTER. Apply at 810 Haiku Road DATA ENTRY PROCESSORS NEEDED! Earn $3,500-$5,000 Weekly Working From Home! Guaranteed Paychecks! No Experience Necessary! Positions Available Today! Register Online Now! http://www.bigpaywork.com (AAN CAN) BARTENDERS NEEDED Looking for part/full time bartenders. Several positions available.No experience required.With hourly wages and tips make up to $300 per shift. Call(800)806-0082 ext.200.(AAN CAN)

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Includes Benefits 145 N. Kihei Rd. 879-3262

DRIVER/STOCKER Must have clean traffic abstract, able to get certified for harbor freight pickups, able to lift 50 lbs. Work schedule Monday-Friday11 am-7 pm. Great benefits & work environment.

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License Req. Call 572-1636

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person, F/T Mon.-Fri. Lift up to 100 lbs. Valid Driver’s Lic./clear abstract. Delivery & set up of furniture. Excellent benefits, medical/dental. MOORE INTERIORS

Apply in person daily betw. 10:30 to 1 pm & 3 to 5 pm.

VIBE MOVEMENT ART STUDIO in Paia is looking for Teachers. Dance, Martial Arts, Yoga, Hula or any type of movement classes. Call 280-7975 for wholesale operation

PASTRY CHEF / BAKER

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300 Ohukai Road 2AM-NOON AUTO MECHANIC F/T ASE & MECHANIC HELPER Mechanic needed for busy repair shop. Excellent wages & benefits based upon experience. Great career opportunity. ERNIE'S KWIK LUBE & AUTO REPAIR

Call 879-3643 for interview

Freeman Guards, Inc. Immediate hires needed Lahaina F/T-P/T, & F/T Manager Apply at: 210 Imi Kala St., Ste. 4 Wailuku Industrial Call 244-7052

BB Trucking & Storage

for new restaurant opening soon. Salary plus benefits Apply at 810 Kokomo Rd. Haiku Town Center or call 573-8056

Akaku Maui Community Television is seeking

877-3966 CHARGE IT!

Call 357-2428 FULL-TIME Primary Teacher’s Assistant Work with students pre-K thru K. Early childhood education or Montessori experience preferred. Fax cover letter & resume to 573-0389 or email to momi@momi.org Website: www.momi.org

Immediately Hiring EVENT AND CONVENTION STAFF Friendly, responsible people with own transportation for seasonal programs starting in January. Days and evenings.

We’re filling two (2) PT positions. Understanding of Databases, Customer and/or Front Desk Service Experience, Cash Handling and General Office Skills required. Knowledge of television equipment and production preferred, but we will train qualified and enthusiastic candidates. This is an entry-level position with growth potential. Akaku is a team-oriented environment, with great Benefits and Educational Opportunities, that empowers the community with access to media. Must believe strongly in Freedom of Speech.

A GREAT OPPORTUNITY

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For a motivated individual! Excellent wages & benefits. The Indich Collection, Hawaiian Rugs: Sales and Deliveries. Heavy lifting required. Clean driving abstract a plus.

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Call Tammy - 877-7200

JECO AIR CONDITIONING is seeking EXPERIENCED A/C TECH Pay based on experience. Good benefits. Fax resume to 808-244-0216

A Destination & Event Management Company seeks bright & talented

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Seeking qualified Auto Tech & Helper for busy Kula shop. Call 250-2698

Maui Brewing Co. in Kahana is hiring experienced line cooks. Call Aaron 214-4751

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looking for team players, must be able to work weekends. 401K, Medical benefits. Apply in person: 100 Wailea Golf Club Dr.

NOW HIRING

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Accepting applications for the following FT & PT positions.

HOST/HOSTESS PM COOK Pay based on experience. in person after 10am

The Shops at Wailea 3750 Wailea Alanui Drive

• DISHWASHERS • A.M. LINE COOK Apply in person 1279 S. Kihei Rd., Azeka II Mauka

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Opening Soon in Maalaea Harbor Shops and Restaurants (Old Blue Marlin)

Now accepting applications for Dishwasher & PM Cook. Interviews Wednesday – Saturday 10-4. 300 Maalaea Rd.

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is looking for fun & energetic people for

ALL KITCHEN HELP Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner shifts. Apply in person at 1945 S. Kihei Road between 2-4pm

AUTOMOTIVE DISCOUNT ON AUTO GLASS •Windshields •Back glass •Door glass •Quarter glass Installation for all your auto glass needs! Full Service, Quality Workmanship!

Must have minimum of five years administrative experience & type 55-65 wpm. Excellent writing, editing, communication, customer service & organizational skills required. Advanced MS Word & Intermediate Excel required. Prefer experience in the Hospitality Industry. Bachelor’s Degree highly desirable. Competitive salary with full-time benefits package & 401K. Send resume and cover letter to hr@hawaiimeetings.com

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Oceanfront on Kaanapali Beach Busy season is here!!

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MAILING 33 N. Market St. Ste. 201 Wailuku, HI 96793

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Now Hiring Full-Time Split Shift & Part-Time: Transportation Security Officers Officers provide security and protection for air travelers, airports and aircraft.

Full-Time Split Shift (Kahului): Starting at $35,754 per year Plus Benefits Part-Time (Kahului): Starting at $17.13 per hour Plus Benefits (Includes 25% Cost of Living Allowance and 25% Retention Pay)

Full-Time Split Shift (Lanai): Starting at $29,497 per year Plus Benefits Part-Time (Lanai): Starting at $14.13 per hour Plus Benefits (Includes 23.75% Cost of Living Allowance) TSA will pay the maximum government contribution for health benefits under the TSA Health Benefit Incentive for part-time TSOs. All part-time TSOs will pay the same lower cost for federal health benefits as full-time employees. Minimum Requirements: U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National • High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or one year of security or aviation screening experience • English proficiency • Pre-employment medical evaluation • Pass a background/credit check

Please apply online at: www.tsajobs.com 1-800-887-1895 • TTY: 1-800-887-5506

TSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

JANUARY 10, 2008

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MISCELLANEOUS WRITERS WANTED The Academy for Alternative Journalism, established by papers like this one to promote diversity in the alternative press, seeks talented journalists and students (college seniors and up) for a paid summer writing program at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. The eightweek program (June 22 - August 17, 2008) aims to recruit talented candidates from diverse backgrounds and train them in altweekly style feature writing. Ten participants will be chosen and paid $3,000 plus housing and travel allowances. For information and an application visit http://aaj.aan.org. You may also email us at altacademy@northwestern.edu. Applications must be postmarked by February 8, 2008. Northwestern University is an equal opportunity educator and employer. (AAN CAN)

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AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) You prefer being consistent in certain ways (and wildly unpredictable in others). However, it’s not in the stars for you to be a paragon of reliability this week. There are too many extraneous factors for you to keep track or control of. Do your best, but don’t be too hard on yourself when you have to make exceptions. Your rep as a dependable rock (though one prone to occasional exciting earthquakes and explosions) may suffer ever so slightly, but never fear; you’ll have many chances to repair it in February.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20)

FOR SALE

MAUI RECYCLING SERVICE Picks up all your glass, plastic, aluminum, tin, newspaper, & cardboard. Home Pickup; a convenience for $17.50/mo! Bi-monthly pick up. Commercial accounts avail. Call Now! 244-0443

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19)

UPCOUNTRY Two Upcountry side-by-side half acre double building lots with three County water-meters and ocean views. Currently eligible to build 4 houses and 2 ohanas. $798,000 Josh Jerman, Broker (808) 2832222 Century 21 All Islands

LOLOHEA MASON Rockwall, fencing and driveway. Lowest prices. Licensed and insured. Call 808-205-1777 $CASH$ Immediate cash for structured settlements, annuities, law suits, inheritance, mortgage notes & cash flows. J.G. WENTWORTH #1 1-800-794-7310 (AAN CAN)

STOP RENTING! Government and bank foreclosures! $0 to low down! No credit check ok. Call now! 1-800-4548939 (AAN CAN)

Kihei Air Conditioning

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

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Fast, Friendly, Reliable

CALL STEVE 808.757.1830

PACIFIC OHANA & VEA LANDSCAPING providing Landscaping, Tree trimming, Stonewalls and Concrete work. Licensed.

808-264-6997 ask for Tevita

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Call 385-1323

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Things have gotten much too complicated to bother with anymore, haven’t they? Why not just throw your hands in the air, let it go, and walk away? Screw that. Let’s not forget the fact that this situation won’t disappear that easily. Let’s also recall that a while back you decided (correctly) that the path you’re on is the right one for you, even if it’s hard. Luckily, there’s a way to look at all of this that will allow you to move forward without feeling knotted in a hopeless tangle of complications. It might require a dramatic shift in perspective. However, I reckon that even if getting a better angle on the situation is difficult, it’d still be easier and more desirable than escaping it.

SERVICES

WAILUKU Lowest priced 3bd/2ba home in Kehalani subdivision. Single level home on a large, corner lot with a fenced back yard and West Maui Mountain ocean views. $549,000 Josh Jerman, Broker (808) 2832222 Century 21 All Islands

www.kaimanasbeachhale.com Special this month. $125-$195 a day. Your own private Ohana. Continental breakfast served. Full kitchen with espresso machine & D/W. Call 667-6968 for info.

CHARGE IT!

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CAERIEL CRESTIN SIGN.LANGUAGE.ASTROLOGY@GMAIL.COM

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19)

REAL ESTATE

ALOHA VALUED READERS We would like to let our readers know that we try to screen most of our ads. We read back the ad copy to ensure that it is the correct information that advertisers want. If you see the acronym (AAN CAN) SHARED HOUSING, that ad is a national ad and was not ROOMMATES submitted directly to us. If you have a question directly concern- ALL AREAS - ROOMMATE.COM ing AAN CAN, please check out Browse hundreds of online listings with photos and maps. Find your aancan.org roommate with a click of the FREE AND ANONYMOUS HIV mouse! Visit: (AAN TESTING OFFERED THROUGH www.Roommates.com YOUR HAWAII DEPARTMENT CAN) OF HEALTH VACATION Kihei-Mondays at Keolahou Church RENTALS 11am-2pm. Wailuku-Monday thru CLEAN, AFFORDABLE Thursday at Wailuku Health Center 8:30 am-12pm. Paia-Wednesdays Accommodations in our vacation at Paia Community Center rental from $69 per day. Call Toll 12:30pm-3:00pm. Lahaina- Free Wailuku Guesthouse 877-986Thursdays at Lahaina 8270 or www.wailukuhouse.com Comprehensive Health Center 9am-12pm. Results returned in 2 wks. Sponsored by State Dept. of at Baby Beach Health, for more info call 984-2129 PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOPTION? Talk with caring agency specializing in matching Birthmothers with Families nationwide. LIVING EXPENSES PAID. Call 24/7 Abby’s One True Gift Adoptions 1-866-4136293 (AAN CAN)

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You have a fascinating relationship to change. Sometimes you play the catalyst of revolution and surf tsunamis of turbulent transformation with gleeful abandon. Other times you sense the tide turning and you run for the hills. No one—least of all me—can accurately predict how you’ll react to the choppy waters of change. However, you could do us a favor and clue us in to what you’ll do this time around— especially those who actually share your day-to-day life. A warning or assurance regarding which way you’ll sail when the winds shift would be mighty nice right about now. A week into 2008 and you’re already disappointed. I get it. You thought things would be different by now, but let’s face it: although you made some effort, you didn’t work that hard to manifest change in your life. However, it’s not too late. If you get your ass in gear right now, January won’t be a total wash. I mean today. Wait another day and you might as well wait a month, or a year, or ten years. When is it that you’ll actually move forward with your plans? How long have you already waited? If it were up to me, you’d have put your plan into action yesterday.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) Relax. As much as you can, just chill out. I know you like to be prepared, but some things you simply can’t practice ahead of time. You just have to do the best you can, the first and only time they happen. There are milestones like this throughout your life—losing your virginity, having a baby, and, eventually, dying. You can’t effectively anticipate or practice these things. You just have to roll with them whenever they occur. You’ve done all the prepwork you can for whatever’s on the horizon. Now you just have to wait for it to happen, and try not to have a nervous breakdown in the meantime. Go take a bath. You’ll be fine.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) You’re definitely over-thinking things. Instead of endlessly fretting about and planning around a hopelessly complex “what if” scenario (that hasn’t even happened yet, mind you), relax. Assume everything will play out as simply as it possibly could, even if that seems highly unlikely to you. Even if it doesn’t work out that painlessly, your improvisations at the time will be far more elegant and successful than whatever painstaking measures you may have taken beforehand. Keep it simple; it’s easier, less stressful, and it’ll work better.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) Hey, could I have five bucks? No? Fine. Just don’t get pissed off that I asked, since you’ll likely be hit up for a lot this week, by friends and strangers. Many people have no qualms about asking for shit they have no right to, or deluding themselves that it’s theirs by right. You know better, but don’t hate them for not being as smart as you. You learned your lesson by stepping over lines and having your wrist slapped (or occasionally worse). See if you can gently pass along the same wisdom this week.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) Stop saying no to stuff. Having clearly defined boundaries is great, but you’ve been defending them rather habitually of late, and rather too zealously. Try to be more flexible. It’s nice to bend the rules for those you love; they certainly do it for you more frequently than you care to admit. The next time someone asks you for something that’s over a line you’ve drawn, don’t say, “No,” automatically. Consider what it would cost you (in the short- and long-term) to make this one small concession. I think you’ll find the price is one that’s very easy to bear, and the potential rewards too great to pass up.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) Just when I think you’ve gotten over the worrying habit, you come up with some preposterous new anxiety to fret about. Fine. However, once you start letting it dictate your actions, it’s time for an intervention. Hopefully your friends are inviting you over for one right now, but just in case they’re not, I’ll do my best from here. Some of the measures you’re taking are as outlandish as refusing to drink water because you’re afraid of drowning. Stop that shit. Drink the damn water, and quit curbing your actions based on irrational fears.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) Do you live in terror of germs? Probably not. You’ve found that reasonable caution (washing your hands once in a while, using condoms, etc) will do for the most part to keep you safe. Your healthy attitude regarding bacteria and viruses is laudable, but it makes me even more surprised by your extreme paranoia regarding something even smaller and harder to pin down than germs: ideas. There’s only so much you can (or should) do to protect yourself against those. If, after all, your own philosophies deteriorate when presented with somebody else’s viewpoint, perhaps it wasn’t that solid to begin with. Rather than trying to protect weak, crumbling foundations from the erosive forces of critical thought, perhaps you should think about building them anew, on more solid ground.

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To most people you’re a Doer, not a Dreamer. You and I know the truth, though. When it comes to implementing bold plans that don’t require anything more from you than hopping on a plane or into bed with someone, you’re ace. Things that require more time, commitment, patience, and consistency, however, tend to get put on the backburner forever. We both know what I’m talking about—the unwritten screenplays, abandoned workout regimes, undelivered proposals, and so on. Darling, the back burner has so many things on it by now that it can’t possibly keep even half of them warm. It’s time to pull at least one of those long-delayed projects to the forefront and at last, finally make it happen.

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Every Monday, I do the Ed & Greg Show on Wild 105.5. A few weeks back, between segments, the boys told me that Hawai‘i has the highest rate of single mothers in America. While my half-assed attempt to verify the statement didn’t produce anything solid, I wouldn’t be surprised if it were true. How many of us can say that we don’t know a single mom who’s struggling to make it? I’ve been a single mom in the past, although it was rather short-lived and I was lucky enough to have parents that financially supported my daughter and I when things were hairy. But I know of a lot of women that are left to do it on their own; to some, the day-to-day grind is overwhelming. A lot of people immediately think negative thoughts when they hear the term, “single mom,” but the reality is that any woman with kids could become “single” at the drop of a hat. Relationships, even the most solid-seeming marriages, don’t always work out. Sure, some women aren’t too bright and put themselves and their children into crappy situations, but not all single moms got pregnant as teens, abuse the welfare system or give birth to meth babies. In fact, when it comes to welfare and single moms the system is totally screwed up. A good friend of mine is living the perfect example. Her husband, the kind of guy that can quite literally charm the pants right off you, turned out to be a real schmuck in the spouse department. One day he decided that he just wasn’t coming home because—surprise!—he had found someone who “understands him” more than she ever could. And that was that. No child support, no nothing. So what does my friend do? She works her ass off to make ends meet and then she goes home and feeds, bathes and puts the kids to bed only to wake up and do it all over again. Welfare would help, but unfortunately she makes 11 bucks a month more than the cut-off limit. To keep up with the bills, my friend took a second job cocktailing, which has made things easier financially, but put other worries on her plate. She sleeps less, sees her kids less and may lose the child care and medical insurance benefits the kids qualify for because her income went up. She is not even close to being alone. “We know very well that many who work at the edge of poverty fall between the cracks of health insurance plans, earning too much to qualify for Medicaid and too little to buy private coverage,” Pulitzer Prize-winning author David K. Shipler wrote in his exhaustively researched 2004 book The Working Poor. “Meanwhile, government policies operate at cross-purposes by ratcheting up the work requirement imposed on welfare mothers without raising funds for child care. We don’t even do what we know how to do.” “Seriously,” my friend said, “the benefits are worth more than I make in a month with the second job.” So what’s a girl to do? Quit the second job and keep the benefits? Or keep the job, lose the benefits and risk getting further behind? It seems like the system is designed to keep people in the financial position that they’re at for eternity. We sat on the couch in her house, discussing the ass-backwardness of it all while her kids ran around screaming like banshees, jumped off couches and threw booger-inducing tantrums over absolutely nothing. “I should’ve just become a hooker,” my friend mused while wiping up an over-turned sippy cup. “Then at least I would’ve been paid for sex.” She’s forgetting the best part. Prostitution is totally under the table.

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