“ATTACK WILL BE LAUNCHED AS FOLLOWS: BOMBARDMENT, ATTACK TO BE MADE ON FORD ISLAND AT 7:30 A.M.”
— Brig. Gen. William “Billy” Mitchell, Report to the War Dept., July1924
By W. Knox Richardson
No one knew they were coming, it is thought. No one knew the Japanese would attack Hawaii that quiet Sunday morning 65 years ago. Right? Oahu was completely unprepared for the surprise aerial assault that came at 7:50 a.m., Dec. 7, 1941—a full 20 minutes later than Billy Mitchell forecast more than 17 years earlier.
Youth throughout the state started work earlier this week for the Hawaii Youth Conservation Corps Summer Program (HYCC). After a weeklong training camp that took place on Oahu, nearly 150 youth will be spending the rest of their summer working with conservation organizations throughout Hawaii. HYCC’s Summer Program provides a once in a lifetime experience to the youth here in Hawaii , while also teaching them life skills, providing the opportunity to earn college credits, a stipend and an educational award. This summer, HYCC teams are hard at work on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Hawaii, Lanai and Molokai.
Have your friends decided where they want to go on your summer vacation? You are not alone, most families have not yet decided where they want to go. It can be a very time consuming activity to find that perfect vacation getaway, so explore the options for your Vacation in Hawaii. You will discover exciting options and it may not be a simple choice!
Have you ever seen one more diver enjoying rising and falling about in the surf zone crazily looking for a fin? Unluckily, it could occur but I want to explain you how to evade it. I have planned to share some of the do's and don't of surf entries and exits to get you to and from your dive like an expert.
(NewsUSA) - As summer kicks Americans' travel plans into gear, doctors start seeing more patients -- travel exposes tourists to all sorts of communicable bacteria and viruses. But with a little preparation, vacationers can enjoy sun and sand without catching coughs and sniffles.
A Hawaii dinner cruise is one of the most popular activities for visitors to the Islands of Aloha. The combination of a tropical location, sunset on the water and a good meal can set the stage for a memorable experience. However, not all dinner cruises in Hawaii are created equal. Follow these basic guidelines to find the best dinner cruise for your vacation to Hawaii.
Patients of all ethnicities often look towards rhinoplasty as a beautiful way to enhance the appearance of their nose. In particular, patients of Asian heritage may want to redefine their nose to achieve a higher bridge. If you are looking to raise the profile of your nose, choose Hawaii plastic surgeons that specialize in the Rizzo dorsal implant.
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.
Many people through the years have commented to me that being famous makes it easy for me to have a positive attitude. I explain that I am famous because of my positive attitude.
Surf’s up in Oahu. Long recognized as having some of the best surfing available are the waves on Oahu. Here’s some helpful information regarding surfing in Oahu.
The best time to surf in Oahu is during the winter months from November through March. This is when huge waves come into the north and west coastlines. Storms in the north Pacific are most active over this time and create huge waves.
This makes the North shore of Oahu one of the best locations for surfers from around the world looking for the big wave.
Oahu is among the most visited places in Hawaii. It has great number of things which makes it a superb place to visit. People simply wait for a small reason to visit this stunning place. It has lots of things to offer to the tourists. Some of the reasons why you should visit this place are as follows:
