So on my desk right now are two copies of the latest press release from the Maui Police Department (otherwise known as news stories from The Maui News and Maui Now). Both stories are basically the same, repeating the same fear-mongering from the police about this year’s Halloween festival in Lahaina without any independent reporting or skepticism. The Maui Now piece, which was … [Read more...] about Maui Police To Overun Lahaina Halloween Festivities With Legions Of Zombie Cops And Other Scary Tales
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RIDDICK New Movie Review
As a child, I used to play with my Star Wars action figures every chance I got. My parents sensed my enthusiasm for The Force, so Christmas morning at my house was like an annual unveiling of the latest action figure George Lucas commissioned. I’d go over to my pal John’s house and we’d stage the most epic-sized, off-the-wall Star Wars melodramas we could imagine. This is … [Read more...] about RIDDICK New Movie Review
Rusty Conway Retires After 20 Years As MACC Technical Director
Friday, Sept. 6 was Rusty Conway’s last day as the Maui Arts and Cultural Center’s technical director. For two decades, he’s been in charge of the lighting, sound and the rest of the tech of the MACC’s shows and productions. Here are his thoughts on why he’s retiring, where he’s heading and what it was like to meet the Dalai Lama in 2007: “I gave notice back in March. I’ve … [Read more...] about Rusty Conway Retires After 20 Years As MACC Technical Director
Alt Newspaper Honolulu Weekly Folds After 23 Years
The alternative newspaper Honolulu Weekly, which has published for the last 23 years, closed this week. The closure robs readers on Oahu and the rest of the state of a voice and that differed sharply from other local publications. “I am sorry to say that this will be the last issue of the Weekly that we will print,” stated a note from owner/publisher Laurie V. Carlson in the … [Read more...] about Alt Newspaper Honolulu Weekly Folds After 23 Years
Your Horoscope
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You’re such a slut. Your actual sexual activity is irrelevant here; I’m referring to your social butterflyism, which has multiplied to truly shocking proportions. I’m surprised you can spare a minute between phone calls, appointments, lunch meetings, texts, and emails to even read this horoscope. Don’t worry, I’m not going to chastise you; you’re … [Read more...] about Your Horoscope