On Feb. 28, according to Maui resident Karen Chun, activists delivered a petition to state Senate President Donna Kim. Chun told us the petition contains the signatures of 7,000 people who object to the appointment of Monsanto lobbyist Alan Takemoto to the state Water Commission’s nominating committee. In a Feb. 12 Honolulu Civil Beat article, Kim stuck by her choice. “Being … [Read more...] about Monsanto Lobbyist Gets Seat At Water Commission
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Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) The Nazca Lines lie in the Peruvian desert, in the shadow of the Andes Mountains. Although ancient, they weren’t discovered until relatively recently, because the images they form can only be seen from high altitudes. Why the Nazca drew these giant pictures—geometric shapes and animals, like a 150-foot spider and a 440-foot condor—will always remain a … [Read more...] about Your Horoscope
Here Are 10 Things You Did Not Know About Margaret Cho And Her Upcoming MOTHER Show On Maui
The hysterical and tattooed Margaret Cho is coming to Maui on Friday! Cho’s new show, called “MOTHER,” is described as her edgiest piece to date. Her non-traditional look at motherhood and maternal figures sends Cho into a whirlwind of topics like race, drugs, sexuality, celebrity, culture and politics. This is the MOTHER of all Cho shows. And remember: her show is for Mature … [Read more...] about Here Are 10 Things You Did Not Know About Margaret Cho And Her Upcoming MOTHER Show On Maui
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Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) In his incredible essay, “Stickeen,” John Muir described his adventures with an inscrutable little dog by that name, who, after crossing an immense glacial crevasse on a precarious ice bridge in Alaska, suddenly became the most transparent and loving creature he’d ever known. He chronicled the dog’s transformation from enigma to familiar. I know … [Read more...] about Your Horoscope
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Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Though I have many simple desires, my acquired tastes afford me the most pleasure. I like my chocolate dark and bitter. I enjoy stinky goat cheese, Brussels sprouts, and extra spicy Asian food. Learning to like something occasionally takes a little effort. For instance, a friend taught me to love olives by forcing me to eat just one every time I … [Read more...] about Your Horoscope