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(via Haw Hawaii’s rate of gun violence is the lowest in the nation according to the US Census Bureau the last time the statistics were compiled nationally.  The rate per 100,000 persons is 2.6.  Why are Hawaii’s killings by guns lower than US mainland? aii: Lowest gun violence in US | Hawaii Affairs Magazine)

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Recently the Honolulu Star Advertiser had a series of articles discussing the plight of the homeless in Hawaii.  A number of the homeless who were interviewed admitted to moving to Hawaii because of an interest in avoiding cold winters, as the prospect of living in a tent in Hawaii outweighed the thought of living on some city street in chilly weather.  Has Hawaii become the dumping ground for mainland homeless?

Is Hawaii the dumping ground for mainland homeless? | Hawaii Affairs Magazine

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(via Pacific’s ‘Georgia O’Keefe’ artist brings visual answer to drought problems | Hawaii Affairs Magazine) Carol Forsloff—-She does not just paint flowers, but those she does are brought to life in a fashion that mirrors that of the famed artist, Georgia O’Keefe.  This talented artist, who transcends the ordinary from Hawaii to California, offers an answer to the problems of drought while bringing others a renewed appreciation of nature created by colors and brush.

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Abortion offers considerable conflict both within the greater culture as well as the individuals directly impacted by it.  Here is a solution that may be considered, a Hawaiian cultural way that offers an answer draped in love.

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(Carol Forsloff—-“This is blatant destruction of a religious artifact, of really a shrine — a temple. To me, not only is it insensitive — it’s a hate crime,” said Lakea Trask, one of a handful of Aloha Aina advocates who has spent the last 173 days on Mauna Kea in protest of the Thirty Meter Telescope project.via Hawaiian lives matter | Hawaii Affairs Magazine)

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( Time was when a bed and breakfast arrangement meant breakfast as well as interpersonal contact with a host or hostess or both.  These days, however, many guests find themselves meeting a lock box with no interaction with an owner or manager, other than an email.  What are the advantages and disadvantages for both guest and host for these types of arrangements, when there is no on site personal support? via Bed and breakfast brigade brings problems, benefits to Hawaii | Hawaii Affairs Magazine)

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(via Water everywhere but where can a body swim? | Hawaii Affairs Magazine) The islands of Hawaii are surrounded by ocean waters.  Nevertheless in spite of the fact that there is water water everywhere people often ask where can a body swim.

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(via Race and marriage in Hawaii and what about the children? | Hawaii Affairs Magazine) Carol Forsloff—In the 1960’s when someone wanted to object to interracial marriage he or she would offer this observation in the form of a question,” What about the children?”  This statement-question would be prefaced with the statement, “I’m not prejudiced but–” Hawaii is the very definition of the answer to that question,“What about the children?”

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(via Mahalo nui loa | Hawaii Affairs Magazine) Mahalo nui loa–Thank you very muchMahalo nui loa for the wonderful dinner we had yesterday evening.

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(via Major clinical depression not changed by Hawaii climate | Hawaii Affairs Magazine) Why are you so sad,” a woman asked her friend in the swimming pool in Makaha one afternoon.  After all, you live in Hawaii where the sun shines nearly every day, and it’s warm and beautiful.  I can’t imagine anyone being depressed when they live in paradise.”

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Carol Forsloff—–“The summit of Mauna Kea may, in fact, be the darkest site anywhere in the world … which of course means you can see deeper into space,” said Doug Simons, executive director at the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope. The CFHT sits with 12 other telescopes on top of the mountain.

Moral, ethical, religious, and legal battles over Hawaii’s sacred mountain | Hawaii Affairs Magazine

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(via Komo mai | Hawaii Affairs Magazine) People should komo mai, like people should, rather than drift apart or not form bonds of friendship or community.

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(via Guns or butter: Hawaii chooses butter | Hawaii Affairs Magazine While much of the nation debates gun rights during elections and worries over gun rights vs gun control, Hawaii’s gun laws are among the strictest in the nation.  At the same time, deaths from guns in Hawaii are the lowest in the nation.  Pressure from gun rights groups counters this with exclamations about the Second Amendment.  In a world of choices between guns or butter, Hawaii chooses butter. )

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(via The secret passions and affairs of the Dukes of Hawaii | Hawaii Affairs Magazine) Carol Forsloff—-Hawaii has had its Dukes along with the Kings and Queens, only the former are part of modern lore of the islands, the type that lingers as today memorializes one of the greatest surfers of the modern age, Duke Kahanamoku.

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(via A song-prayer from the words of Jesus, Hawaiian style | Hawaii Affairs Magazine) The Lords Prayer is the most well-known and most beloved prayer for all Christians, as it comes directly from the words of Jesus, as He offered an example for his followers.  Whether it is said individually or in unison, with words or with melody, it remains one of those most beloved prayers.    Combine it with the lyrics in Hawaiian and with the melodious style of island music, and the beauty of the prayer becomes even more inspirational than one might find anywhere else.

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(via Lomi lomi and saving your health the Hawaiian way | Hawaii Affairs Magazine) Hawaii is considered one of the healthiest places in the world to live.  Is it just the climate or is there something else that is the Hawaiian way to health?