Category Archives: Hawaii Vacations, Travel, News

Muslims in the Melting Pot: Portraits of a Post-9/11 World

New York Times – A few weeks ago a conference of accomplished Muslim women gathered at the Westin Hotel near Times Square to debate how women might exert greater influence on the interpretation of Islamic Scriptures. During a panel discussion, an Iranian-born Continue

WTNH.com – them out, and then bringing them home, put them in bed, and then you’re good to go for the rest of the day.” The idea behind these celebrations is to create a safe environment, with something for everyone. In Fairfield County, Westport and Westin hold Continue

Hawaii 

Who: Bret Thayer, with sons Joshua and Brenden, of Westminster. \ Where: Waimea Canyon, in western Kauai, the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, with breathtaking views. Continue…

WHEN it comes to hiring or firing of a chief of police, Kauai County seems to have no shortage of difficulties. On the heels of a contentious and litigious dismissal of its previous chief, the county now appears to be headed for another legal dispute in searching for his replacement. Continue…

TGI Saturday

Honolulu Advertiser – DJ Cool Cameron, country and classic rock, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Nashville Waikiki. 926-7911. House of Isis, with DJs Big John, Billy G, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Zanzabar; 21 and older. 924-3939. Little Chill, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s music, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Rumours. 955 Continue

KHNL News 8 – WAIKIKI (KHNL) – Friday there was a deadly accident onboard a Waikiki catamaran out for an afternoon sail.A teenage boy died after he was pinned under the catamaran’s broken 65 foot mast. The crew of the Na Hoku II radioed they were in distress Continue