AN OIN STAFF REPORT

Oahu’s weekly farmers’ markets provide locally grown produce less susceptible to the raging fuel-tariffs and surging prices found in the chain supermarkets. Not to mention fruits and vegetables normally out of season, like vine-ripened tomatoes.

The tomatoes are an heirloom variety called “oxheart,” explained Jeanne Vana, horticulturist and manager of North Shore Farms. She brings her tomatoes to the Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation markets, Saturday mornings at Kapiolani Community College and Thursday evenings in Kailua.

“I kind of like to change the colors with the seasons, so you’ll see a lot of pink,” said Vana, “Weather permitting.” Farmers’ and open markets abound on Oahu. The People’s Open Market Program, sponsored by the City and County of Honolulu, has 25 market sites and more than 1 million customers a year. That’s up to 3,000 customers a day at the program’s busiest site on Kaumualii Street, according to program supervisor Ned Yonemori. Most recently added to the schedule are Sunday markets at Kapolei, Royal Kunia, and Waikele.

Hawaiian Reef Squid Now on Display;
Part of The Jet Set Exhibit at the Waikiki Aquarium

After a more than four-year absence, Hawaiian Reef Squid have returned to the Waikiki Aquarium. Now on display as part of The
Jet Set gallery – which also currently features octopus and nautilus – the three squid were hatched and raised by the Aquarium, and have already laid eggs in their new home.

By Alex Epstein

Every Memorial Day, we pay tribute to the American men and women who have died in combat. With speeches and solemn ceremonies, we recognize their courage and valor. But one fact goes unacknowledged in our Memorial Day tributes: all too many of our soldiers have died unnecessarily—because they were sent to fight for a purpose other than America’s freedom.

APPLICATIONS FOR NU‘UANU RESERVOIR
CATFISHING AVAILABLE STARTING JULY 23

HONOLULU — Applications are now available for the second annual summer catfish season at Nu‘uanu Reservoir that begins Saturday August 25, 2007.

Starting Monday, July 23, prospective anglers may pick up applications for entry fishing cards at DLNR’s Division of Aquatic Resources at 1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 330, and from various licensing agents on O‘ahu. Blank applications will not be mailed.

CIRCUMSTANCES

By Wally Amos

How many times have you known people who succumb to their circumstances? Too old, too young, not enough of this, too much of that. People often speak of being under the circumstances. They need to get on top of the circumstances. Recently, on a flight from Dallas/Ft. Worth to John F. Kennedy, I had the pleasure of meeting a flight attendant who did just that.

USGS map above shows historic 6.0+ quakes

Earthquake News/Update Links

Aloha and welcome to our out-of-state readers.

Find Earthquake News at the following links:

Honolulu Advertiser (http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com)

Honolulu Star-Bulletin (http://www.starbulletin.com)

TV – NBC Ch. 8 KHNL (http://www.khnl.com)

Big Island Media

West Hawaii Today
Daily Newspaper—Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii
(http://www.westhawaiitoday.com)

Hawaii Herald
Daily Newspaper—Hilo
(http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/)

By TERESA DENNEY, D.O.

IF YOU CAN’T BEAT THEM, CHANGE THE CHANNEL

When you cannot fault the message, then kill the messenger. That old acorn resembles how I was treated by HBO Sports and Bob Costas when they recently tried to disparage both me and my osteopathic practice of more than 20 years.

By TONY SOLIS

HUNGER PANGS

I would like to start my column by saying congratulations to fellow columnist Melisa Uchida and her husband on the expectancy of their forthcoming addition to their family! Kids are truly a blessing from God.

Have you ever wondered whatever became of that schoolyard bully from little kid times? This person grew up to work in a courtroom to railroad the rights of the innocents at the expense of the powers of the guilty. This person became the family member who physically assaults or emotionally negates others in the household, because the bully has no self-esteem. This person is the gossip in the workplace, the thief in the night, the pretender to be upstanding while they exploit others, the terrorists who destructively traumatize unsuspecting and undeserving victims.

By Wally Amos

Inhale, Exhale, Breath

In an interview, I was once asked the question, “What do you like best about life?” Without hesitation, I replied, “Breathing!” If I continue to breath, I have a good chance of putting everything else together. Miss enough breaths and it’s all over. However, cookies and watermelon are a close second.

A Rare Breakthrough in
Hearing Care Science

By D. Kona Smith

The human ear is remarkable. Unimpaired, it is sensitive and universally adaptable.

It can focus on a whisper as the concert hall lights dim and then expand to take in all the sounds of a symphony. It can filter out traffic noise, recognize a voice on the phone and pick out a child’s voice in a crowd. Until now the available technology enabled the hearing impaired to regain only part of “natural” hearing. While recent strides in technical development offere great improvement, hearing aid users yearned to return to perfect, effortless hearing. Now, with the advent of patented “nFusion” technology we have come closer than ever to fulfilling that desire.

Is Poor Posture Killing You?

By Chip Abbaddessa, D.C.

Posture is the window to the spine and nervous system and often reveals a problem with a person’s spine and nervous system. One of the most common indicators of poor posture is a slouching or forward head posture. This causes extra strain on the neck and upper back muscles. This often leads to headaches, neck and upper back pain and numbness in the hands and fingers. It also increases the stress on the discs and joints and leads to arthritis or decay of the neck. Spinal arthritis can cause permanent nerve damage affecting the entire body. There are many causes of this type of posture including car accidents, sports injuries, and improper sitting and working at a computer.

Healthy Networking Works Wonders For Your Business

By Maureen Trevenen

One of the best marketing tips for any business is to network. Get the word out about who you are and what you do. This is a common and effective marketing factor that links your customers to your business. That was exactly what the Waimanalo Health Center and Ke Ola Mamo had in mind.

For ‘Children of All Ages’

In a delightful mix of old world and new age diversions, Cirque Hawaii is a state-of-the-art theatrical presentation and sensory delight for boys and girls from three to 90. Showcasing an international cadre of award-winning talent, Cirque Hawaii brings together more than 30 performers and 15 renowned acts to entertain Hawaiian audiences for the first time.

High-energy dance, acrobats, and amazing balancing acts compliment clowns, contortionists, aerialists and more. The show is a talented and exotic blend of strength, balance, humor, beauty and grace unlike anything every to play in Oahu.

With 70-foot-high aerial apparatus, artists perform feats of daring beauty never seen before. Staging, light and special effects feature surround sound, hazers, foggers and synchronized intelligent lighting.

Cirque Hawaii is located within the former IMAX Theatre in the heart of Waikiki.

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