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Thursday, March 24
Petty Booka Shaka
Aloha KakahiakaThe shaka means "no cares," "thanks," a friendly smile. It's that hand sign you see around Hawaii. Real easy to do and nice to see. Just make a fist, stick out your thumb and your pinky finger. Then waggle it at your friend with a smile. There's the casual shaka, the oops-I'm-sorry-shaka, and the we-in-the-same-boat-shaka.
Petty Booka
Help me: I'm confused. I read a story in the Boston Globe about a ukelele-playing, hula-skirting female duo from Japan called Petty Booka. I figured, well, Japanese like Hawaii so it's a Japanese version of Hawaiian music, and yea, that's what it is. But it's also campy, kitschy, and downright weird. If you know what Petty Booka in Japan is all about, help me. Post a comment. official :: fan site
I have the sneaky suspicion that the name is a phoenetic coruption of "Betty Boop."
Hawaii Beaches Quick Facts
Dr. Beach has three Hawaii beaches in the Top Ten: Hanalei, Kaanapali, Hamoa, and Hanauma. ...facts. And for information on beachcombing around the islands check out this page of website links. ...beaches
Lighters To Be Banned at Airports
Cigarette lighters on airplanes are about to be snuffed out by the Transportation Security Administration or TSA. The rule goes into effect nation wide on April 14. Butane lighters are already being confiscated but starting then all lighters will be banned completely from commercial airlines. That includes carry-on and even your checked luggage. ...light
fyi: Ok, it's no biggie, and remember you can always get a light in Hawaii. I'm sure you're hotel will be very happy to souvenier you as many as you want.
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