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Millions of years ago, magma began to emerge from vents on the floor of the Pacific Ocean, building mountains that eventually rose above the surface of the sea. The natural forces of wind, rain, and ocean swells carved and shaped the Hawaiian Islands. Legend tells us the same story, but in different terms. Papa, the Earth Mother, and Wakea, the Sky Father formed the islands. The fickle Pele, goddess of volcanoes, produced new lava flows that created and destroyed land. Kane brought the waters of life, carving ridges and valleys, and allowing new life forms to emerge. Over time, seeds and spores, insects and birds, drifted over thousands of miles on the ocean and the atmosphere to settle on fertile islands waiting for life. The plants and animals that evolved on the Hawaiian Islands were unique in all the world. Most new species in an ecosystem have aggressive tendencies. Barbs, thorns, poison, and other defenses are necessary to ensure their survival. In Hawai'i, however, a strange thing happened. Species began to lose their competitiveness. For instance, the lack of natural enemies and predators caused plants to lose the bitterness or poison that protected them from grazing animals. Hawai'i has no native four-footed animals; grazing mammals would only be introduced after Western contact. Life forms adapted and survived Hawai'i's isolation and limited space by becoming less aggressive, by learning to share this new territory.
The first Hawaiians came to these islands by voyaging canoe. The first waves of people probably came from the Marquesas Islands about 600 AD, and were followed by voyagers from other Polynesian groups such as Tahiti. These later migrations, around 1300 AD, were significant in that they had different levels of society, chiefs and commoners.
The cooperation needed to survive long ocean voyages on the limited space of a double-hulled canoe prepared these settlers well for the adaptations necessary to live within the limitations of their new island home.
The systems they developed were strikingly simple, yet sophisticated. The Kanaka Maoli became masters of resource management. The central element of their social and economic structure was wai, or fresh water. The Hawaiian word for law is kanawai, because many of the earliest laws dealt with the distribution and management of water. The Hawaiian word for wealth is waiwai.
Land division in Hawai'i started with an island, mokupuni, divided into districts, moku, and then into ahupua'a, a land section extending from a narrow point in the mountains to a broader area in the sea. The auhpua'a was the center of life.
Within an ahupua'a lived extended families, 'ohana, some near the ocean and others within the uplands. Everything necessary for sustenance was found in the auhpua'a. 'Ohana members in the uplands shared their goods with those who lived by the ocean, and vice versa. This was not a formal exchange, but a communal sharing.
Although chiefs might be responsible for the care of the land and surrounding coastline, it was understood that the land belonged to the Gods. The idea that man could "own" the land was as laughable as owning the stars, the winds, the rain, or the ocean.
Certain oral histories suggest that the earliest Polynesian settlers had a somewhat egalitarian society. However, sometime around 1200 AD, probably with the arrival of Pa'ao from Tahiti, a rigid hierarchy of hereditary chiefs and commoners was established.
The kapu system was integral part of their society. The kapu between men and women dictated that certain foods were forbidden to women, thus men and women had separate eating-houses. The division of labor also carried kapu; one would not find a man weaving or making kapa, neither would one find a woman carving a canoe or building a heiau.
The kapu system was very complicated. Rights and responsibilities, as well as privileges, were controlled by one's position in society. Thus, genealogies became of foremost importance to Hawaiian. Even today, certain kupuna can recite their genealogy going back over 2,000 years.
Up until the last half of the 18 th century, Hawai'i was made up of several kingdoms, each ruled by chiefs of various lineages. Battles were fought between armies from different moku or districts, or even different islands.
In 1778, Captain James Cook landed at Waimea Bay in Kauai and was welcomed by the people there. After exchanging iron nails for precious artifacts and provisions, he continued on to the Pacific Northwest and the Bering Sea. He left goats and pigs behind on Kauai and Ni'ihau; his men left venereal diseases.
When winter weather set in, he sailed back to Hawai'i, landing first at Maui, and then Kealakekua Bay on the Big Island. Although he was initially welcomed, tensions grew, and Captain Cook and four of his men were killed, as well as seventeen Hawaiians.
Hawai'i became known to the rest of the world, and became a reprovisioning point for traders traveling to the Far East and America from Europe. This Western contact would begin the ending of the Hawaiians' carefully balanced society and culture. Moreover, after being isolated for thousands of years, the Hawaiians had no resistance to the communicable diseases that would follow, threatening their very existence. About twenty years before the arrival of Captain Cook, a chief was born in the Kohala district of Hawai'i. This young man, Pai'ea, became a fierce young warrior with a vision of unifying all the islands under one kingdom. He would later be called Kamehameha.
After uniting his home island Hawai'i, he conquered Maui, Lana'i, Kaho'olawe, Molokai, and finally O'ahu. He twice tried to go to battle with Kauai and Ni'ihau, but was thwarted once by a violent storm, and once by an epidemic within his troops. In 1810, however, the king of Kauai and Ni'ihau ceded his lands to the new kingdom.
During the reign of Kamehameha, British sea captains introduced horses, sheep and cattle to the islands. The sandalwood trade began, and the capital of the Hawaiian Islands was moved from Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i to O'ahu.
Kamehameha the Great maintained the kapu system with some difficulty, as western sailors and traders used Hawai'i as a place to fill their various needs. The King did enact laws forbidding theft and murder, as well as the renowned "Law of the Splintered Paddle," which guaranteed safety on the highways to all.
After Kamehameha's death in 1819, his son Liholiho began his reign at age 23. His mother, Keopuolani, orchestrated the breaking of the kapu system by publicly eating goods once forbidden to women. The favorite wife of Kamehameha, Ka'ahumanu, was appointed the kuhina nui (ruling minister) before the king's death. She was the true political power of the land until her death.
After the first Protestant missionary arrivals in 1820, they were allowed a one year trial period by King Liholiho, largely because the Hawaiians were eager to learn to read and write. The abolishing of the kapu system left a social and religious void, and Ka'ahumanu's conversion to Christianity allowed the missionaries to gain great influence quickly.
In the 1820s, whaling ships visited Hawai'i on a regular basis. While on a trip to England with his favorite consort Kamamalu, King Liholiho contracts measles. In a portending of events to follow, both of them die, having no immunity to Western diseases.
Kamehameha III, Kauikeaouli, began his reign in 1825. In the next fifteen years, mosquitoes were introduced, cattle ranching began, the first newspapers and bibles were printed, and Hansen's Disease (formerly known as leprosy) was first seen on the island of Maui. In 1840, with the help of missionary advisors and Hawaiian scholars, Kamehameha III developed the first seen on the island of Maui. In 1840, with the help of missionary advisors and Hawaiian scholars, Kamehameha III developed the first Constitution.
During the last fourteen years of the reign of Kamehameha III, formal registration of births were required, sugar and coffee plantations were established, and contract labor laws allowed workers to be imported from other countries. Epidemics of dysentery, flu, measles, whooping cough, and smallpox killed tens of thousands of the native population.
The Mahele of 1848 was a division of lands that designated certain lands for the king and the government, and allowed title to land to be bought and sold in fee. Pressure from Western businessmen, missionaries, ranchers and farmers had persuaded the king that the ability to own private property would benefit his people.
Instead, for a variety of reasons, foremost the lack of understanding of the concept of "owning land" less than 40,000 acre out of 4,000,000 came into the hands of commoners. In 1850, the Mahele was amended and foreigners were allowed to buy land outright. Foreigners, who understood the concept of property ownership, began acquiring large tracts of lands.
When Kamehameha III died in 1854, he had named his successor his nephew Alexander Liholiho, Kamehameha IV. He and his wife Queen Emma were pro-British and helped introduce the Episcopal Church to Hawai'i.
Lot Kapuaiwa, Kamehameha V, issued a new Constitution in 1864, one year after assuming the throne. Alarmed by the increasing influence of foreigners, especially Americans, he sought to increase the power of the king. His choice to succeed him, his beloved cousin Princess Bernice Pauahi, declined the throne. After Lot's death, the legislature was assigned to elect the new king.
They selected William Lunalilo over David Kalakaua. The popular "Prince Bill" insisted on an election, which he won overwhelmingly. The economy was in a depression, and the suggestion was made by Foreign Minister Charles Bishop that sugar tariffs to the United States might be eliminated by ceding Pu'uloa, later called Pearl Harbor.
King Lunalilo was receptive to the idea, but died a little more than a year after taking office, before a treaty could be completed. David Kalakaua would assume the throne in 1874.
Planters and businessmen immediately began pressuring the king about the reciprocity treaty, but he opposed ceding Pearl Harbor. He traveled to Washington DC and a compromise was worked out. Hawai'i would allow no other foreign countries to use its lands and ports. In return, Hawai'i's sugar would be exported to the United States duty-free. The Reciprocity Treaty went into effect in 1876.
By this time, sugar was the center of Hawai'i's economy. Caucasians controlled the sugar plantations and related business such as shipping and banking. Many of them were missionary descendents who now enjoyed great wealth and influence. King Kalakaua was deeply concerned about his people and their culture.
He openly supported and encouraged the revival of cultural practices such as hula, chant, surfing, and other traditions. Kalakaua made no secret that he preferred the British style of government, a constitutional monarchy. The haole business community, nearly all with strong American ties, took matters into their own hands.
The "Hawaiian League" was formed to create a new constitution limiting the powers of the king. This ironically named organization was made up of entirely haole businessmen protecting their own interests. King Kalakaua was forced to sign the "Bayonet Constitution" which made him little more than a figurehead. Soon after, he was forced to lease Pearl Harbor to the United States in exchange for an extension for the Reciprocity Treaty.
After Kalakaua's death in San Francisco in 1891, his sister Lydia Kamaka'eha Lili'uokalani began her reign. She was pro-Hawaiian and anti-annexationist, and immediately let it be known that she intended to have a new Constitution that restored the powers of the monarchy and reestablished Hawaiian control of the government.
Missionary descendant Lorrin Thruston and his cohorts formed the "Committee of Safety." They enlisted the aid of United States Minister John Stevens, who authorized the use of American troops as an intimidating factor. The Queen, wishing to avoid bloodshed, yielded "to the superior force of the United States of America." Lili'uokalani was confident that after being presented with the facts, she would be reinstated by the United States as the constitutional monarch of a recognized independent nation.
President Grover Cleveland would not annex Hawai'i, so a Provisional Government took was set up until the Republic of Hawai'i, was declared in 1894. Loyal subjects of the Queen attempted an armed insurrection in 1895 that was quickly defeated. The Queen was charged with treason and imprisoned. Before her trial, she was brought a statement to sign abdicating her throne. In exchange, the lives of loyalists convicted of treason and sentenced to death would be spared.
The Queen signed the paper. Again, she felt strongly that after the whole story was presented to the U.S. Government, they would do the right thing and reinstate her. After President Cleveland lost the election to William McKinley, the stage was set. On July 7, 1898 President McKinley signed a Joint Resolution of Annexation and Hawai'i became an American possession.
Hawai'i was a territory of the U.S. for the next 59 years. Although residents paid income tax, the President appointed their governor and judges. One delegate to Congress could be elected to lobby for the Territory of Hawai'i, but he had no vote. Robert Wilcox, a Royalist, was the first elected delegate. He was defeated in 1902 by Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana'ole, who served for the next twenty years. Kuhio was instrumental in the passing of the Hawaiian Homestead Act in 1920.
Pineapple joined sugar as an agricultural commodity. Workers were brought in from foreign countries to meet the demands of the planters for cheap, plentiful labor. The Chinese, Japanese, and Portuguese were brought in during the 19 th century. After 1900, they were followed by the Okinawans, Puerto Ricans, Filipinos, Spanish, and Koreans. Although they were other immigrant group arrivals, their numbers were small. Plantation owners purposely kept different ethnic groups in their own camps. By encouraging the cultural gulfs between different races, the owners were able for many years to subvert unified action for fair wages and better treatment.
The Big Five, companies founded in the 1800s, controlled 96% of the sugar crop by 1933. They also controlled banking, shipping, insurance, wholesale and retail merchandising, and utilities in the Hawaiian Islands. The companies were inextricably linked to the missionaries; each firm had at least one direct descendent, usually more, on their board of directors.
The Big Five were C. Brewer, Theo H. Davies, American Factors, Castle & Cooke, and Alexander & Baldwin. Just as powerful as these five were the Dillingham's interests, whose business revolved around construction and transportation. For half of the 20 th century, these men controlled the land, money, and government of the Islands. In politics, there was really only one party, their Republican Party.
The territorial years also saw a sharp increase in the military's presence in Hawai'i. Fort Shafter was built in 1907; construction of Pearl Harbor Naval Base was begun the next year. Several small forts were built on Oah'u's south shore. Among them were Ft. Ruger, Ft. DeRussy, Fort Armstrong, Ft. Weaver, and Fort Kamehameha. Schofield Barracks was built in 1909 on a base covering over 14,000 acres. After WWI, Hawai'i became the home of the Pacific Fleet. This increase in military presence brought more of America's culture to the population of Hawai'i.
In 1935 Pan Am began airmail service to the islands, and in 1936 began the first Trans-Pacific passenger service. Air travel was still a luxury for the very rich. The round-trip fare was $720.00, more than the cost of a new automobile.
Ships were still the main mode for travel and cargo. The arrivals of the Matson Liners were duly reported in the newspapers with passenger lists. Boat Days harkened back to olden times when people thronged the shore to greet their ali'i arriving in fleets of canoes. The difference now was that the Big Five held a virtual monopoly on all shipping and the docks, and the passengers on the ships were more often tourists to be served.
By the start of WWII in 1939, the U.S. Military was preparing for possible entry into the war. Hickam Field, Kane'ohe Naval Air Station, and the Marine Corps Air Station (later known as Barber's Point) had joined the growing list of properties taken over by the military.
December 7, 1941, the Japanese launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor that pushed the U.S. into WWII. Martial law was declared in Hawai'i, and President Franklin Roosevelt signed Executive Order 1066. This order authorized the internment of any person in order to protect national security.
More than 110,000 Japanese residents were relocated to camps in the continental United States. Less than 2,500 from Hawai'i suffered this fate. Homes, farms, and businesses totaling 400 million in 1941 dollars were confiscated from Japanese on the Continent. In Hawai'i, the numbers were much smaller. Much of Lualualei on the Wai'anae Coast was owned by Japanese farmers and was confiscated.
WWII left an indelible imprint on the Hawaiian Islands, largely because of the more than 250,000 personnel who were stationed in Hawai'i during the war's duration. The biggest effects would come in the years to follow.
Congress had passed the National Labor Relations Act in 1935, giving workers the right to organize and engage in collective bargaining. Even before this, immigrant laborers had attempted to strike against the plantations for equal wages. Spies, bribes, and threats by the owners generally kept the workers in check.
After the war, the labor movement in Hawai'i, largely through the IL WU, AFL, and CIO, began to gain momentum. The 1949 Longshoremen's Strike went on for six months and shut down shipping, stopping the flow of goods and food. Afterward, Jack Hall and other organizers were accused of being part of a communist plot. This was the McCarthy Era, and the court battles went on for a decade. Finally, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals cleared the "Hawai'i Seven" of all charges.
After WWII, the National Democratic Party took an active interest in Hawai'i, which had been under Republican control for decades. A police officer named John A. Burns had been vocally sympathetic to Nisei during the war. Afterward, he understood their feelings of frustration at being treated as second-class citizens after their valor on the battlefields of Europe.v He recognized that by organizing their votes and combining them with those of the labor unions, the Democrats could be successful at the polls. In 1946, six Nisei Democrats were elected to the Territorial Legislature. By 1954, the Democrats were in firm control of both the House and the Senate, having dominated Hawai'i's politics ever since.
Since 1903, various persons, among them Prince Kuhio, had broached the subject of statehood for Hawai'i. In 1935, Territorial Delegate Samuel King introduced a new statehood bill in Congress. Between then and 1958, 20 spirited hearings were held and more than a thousand people interviewed. Finally, the statehood bill was passed and a plebiscite held in Hawai'i. Only one in 17 voted against statehood, although questions have been raised recently about the validity of the vote because of the ballot's wording.
On August 21, 1959 Hawai'i became the 50 th State of the United States of America.
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After Statehood, the focus of Hawai'i's economy shifted toward tourism. Movies and television served to keep Hawai'i in the public eye. Commercial airlines allowed middle-class travelers to take advantage of economy airfares and budget-priced accommodations. Visitors numbered over a million a year in the 1960s; by 1990 some six million tourists were annual visitors.
The 1960s in Hawai'i largely mirrored the era in the rest of the U.S., as prosperity and growth allowed families to buy homes and build their futures. However, this came at a price. The massive development that fueled the economy destroyed pristine areas and made millionaires of a select few at the expense of many.
In the early 1970s the Hawaiian cultural Renaissance began. Hawaiian scholars such as John Dominis Holt and George Kanahele questioned the position of Hawaiians and their ancestral values in their own land. Hawaiian activist groups patterned after the Black Panthers and the Young Lord's Party on the continent fomented protests against their status in Hawaiian society.
In 1976, the successful voyage of the Hokule'a to Tahiti signaled the advent of a period of pride for the Kanaka Maoli that continues today. The Hokule'a, a voyaging canoe patterned after those of olden times, offered concrete evidence of the knowledge, expertise, and courage of the Polynesians who had settled in Hawai'i. Today, it is estimated that they traveled over 2,000 miles without instruments a thousand years before Columbus set said for America.
The Hokule'a became a symbol for the renewed pride and quest for knowledge that modern Hawaiians were realizing. In 1978, at the State Constitutional Convention, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs was created, and Hawaiian was declared an official language of the state along with English.
When Hawai'i was declared a territory, the government mandated that all school instruction would be only in English, and that children would be punished for speaking Hawaiian. Today we recognize that the most effective way to kill off a culture is to remove their language; this no doubt was the intent of this mandate.
Happily, today the Hawaiian language has been revived, through immersion schools for young children, high school and university classes that recognize Hawaiian as a viable, living language, and increased awareness among the public.
History of Waikīkī
Waikiki, the world's most famous beach resort, was literally spit out of the flames and heat of the cataclysmic eruption of Diamond Head – also a world famous landmark that now seems to serve as a historic marker and sentinel watching over the beautiful curve of beach known as Waikiki.
In 300 A.D., Waikiki, which translates to"spouting waters", was literally a pristine wetland of abundant flora and fauna that joined the two great valleys above it to the seacoast. Rainwater from Manoa and Palolo valley ran freely to the sea by three major streams, the Apuakehau, which emptied where the Surfrider Hotel stands today; – the Kuekaumahi which is now Kapahulu Avenue, and the, Piianaio which flowed into the ocean where Ft. De Russy and the Reef Hotel now stand.
Sometime between 800 and 1200 A.D. the first Polynesians arrived in Waikiki to discover its rich wetland eventually establishing settlements along the coast stretching from the top of the valleys to the outer edges of the reef. It was extremely well suited for farming wetland and dryland crops, fishing, and a host of other activities to sustain life and support a large community.
The original Waikiki district, as an ancient feudal territorial division actually included iincluding Manoa, Palolo, Niu, Kuliouou valleys.
1450 AD King Ma'ilikukahi, ruler of Oahu, moves his capital from the leeward coast of the island to Waikiki. Under this benevolent king , with the abundance of fresh water, major resource development occurs of fish ponds, wetland farms of taro and other crops. Coastal management of the abundant sea life which included fish, mussels, seaweeds, and shell fish populations reaches unprecedented heights of sophistication. The climate is near perfect for rest and relaxation and Waikiki becomes an primary place of healing and recreation for both chiefs and commoners. The king, beloved by his people, welcomes all strangers to his domain and sets a high standard for hosting guests
Between 1760 - 1795 the island of Oahu and particularly Waikiki is coveted by the powerful King Kahekili of the island of Maui. He wages war, conquers Oahu and adds this prized island to his domain. King Kahekili remains on Maui assigns his son Kalanikapule to rule Oahu.
The plot thickens when an ambitious and increasingly powerful chief from the big island of Hawai'i, whose ambition is to conquer all the islands and unite them into one kingdom, .Kamehameha, the Great defeats King Kahekili, takes possession of Maui, then invades Waikiki and defeats Kalanikapule in the famous battle of Nuuanu Pali. For the time being he maintains Waikiki as the Capitol of Oahu.By 1795 Kamehameha has realized his ambition by conquest and joins the islands under one rule. The Kingdom of Hawai'i is established. By now Hawai'i has been "discovered" by the European powers, the United States, and Japan which triggers the introduction of a market economy to Hawai'i. Trade and commerce begin to flourish and Honolulu Harbor – a few miles west of Waikiki – rises as the major port of call for the merchant ships of the world needing provisions and looking to trade. So, Kamehameha moves the capitol of Oahu from Waikiki to Honolulu.
In spite of the move of the capitol to Honolulu, Waikiki continues its popularity as a place of healing. Waikiki's healing reputation is transmitted through a famous legend of the arrival of four soothsayers and healers from Tahiti who are said to have left behind four great stones as a reminder of their stay in Waikiki when they returned to Tahiti. Surfing becomes a major activity as well as fishing and other recreational activities. As the family of Kamehameha grows Waikiki becomes a Royal Retreat for his dynasty to rest and entertain.
1828 disaster strikes the Hawaiian people. without immunity from recently introduced western diseases the Hawaiian population is devastated is a very short period of time. the populationof native Hawaiians drops from approximately 450,000 to less than 30,000. The huge loss of the workforce and cultural practitioners is catastrophic. In Waikiki agricultural production is severely curtailed and the wetlands begin to go fallow. Waikiki begins to decline as an abundant food production center. However, Hawai'i's royalty continue to make Waikiki a royal retreat including Kamehameha V, Queen Kapiolani, and Queen Liliuokalani. By the 1880's foreign businessmen follow the royals and and begin establishing elegant Victorian homes in Waikiki.
In a demand for more infrastructure to support the district's development a road connecting Waikiki to Honolulu is constructed through the wetlands and what taro fields still remained. There was now a transportation conduit to allow for goods and services to be accessed from the capitol of Honolulu.
In the 1870's a most remarkable activity ensued when enterprising Chinese and Japanese farmers launched an attempt to convert the deserted wetlands landscape into rice fields and duck ponds.
In the 1880's Waikiki continues its popularity as a play to play and then King Kalakaua dedicates a significant parcel of land at the base of Diamond Head in honor of his wife and the Queen Kapiolani Park is created in the tradition of New York's Central Park and San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. A new major recreational diversion dominates the Waikiki weekends when a horse racing track complete with grandstand opened in 1883. It was demolished in 1914 partly because of the rather obnoxiousbut to be expected rise of gambling.
In 1881 the first seeds of modern day tourism sprouts with the construction of the first two commercial bath houses on the beach at Waikiki. They were the Long Branch and the Occidental. Others to follow were the Ilaniwai Baths, Wrights Villas, Waikiki Inn( at Kuhio Beach), the Waikiki Villas(near the Sheraton Waikiki), the Saratoga Baths (near the Outrigger Reef Hotel) and The Old Waikiki which later became the Niumalu Hotel and is now part of the site of the Hilton Hawaiian Village.
Then in 1920 the most dramatic re-development of the Waikiki landscape is triggered that ushers in a new age of the urbanization of Waikiki. The wetlands are declared to be a health hazard and the wetlands are drained by the construction of the Ala Wai Canal. the canal is completed in 1928. The lands are reclaimed, subdivided into 5000 square foot lots, and sold in fee simple. Real estate development turns rural Waikiki into a suburb.
In 1927 A new star is born in Waikiki with the construction of the glamorous Royal Hawaiian hotel which joins the classic Moana hotel as two pillars of luxury in the worlds most exotic tropical location. Waikiki tourism seriously escalates for the world's rich and famous.
1927 witnesses more attempts to create recreational opportunities for "destination Waikiki" with the building of the historic Waikiki Natatorium War. A massive 100 yard by 40 yards wide Olympic swimming pool with the most unique feature of being on the beach and fed by ocean water. Several medal winning Olympians bring fame to this magnificent architectural wonder beginning with Hawaiian Olympian Duke Kahanamoku and joined by other world renowned swimmers such as Ford Kono, Dick Cleveland, Johnny Weismuller and Buster Crabbe.
This period also sees The Honolulu Zoo added as another attraction to the Waikiki landscape. The zoo is built on 40 acres of Queen Kaiolani Park.land and is made part of the queen's trust.
1934 marks the beginning of Waikiki moving into full swing with the rise of "hapa-haole" Hawaiian music's worldwide popularity. It begins when Harry Owens and his big band take over the Monarch Room at the Royal Hawaiian hotel and become an icon and global purveyor of popular Hawaiian music. A milestone event occurs with the launching of the popular worldwide radio show Hawai'i Calls. Many new stars are created in Waikiki which include Hilo Hattie, Andy Cummings, Alfred Apaka, Sterling Mossman, and others. Visiting entertainment celebrities such as Bing Crosby, Shirley Temple, Groucho Marx, Clark Gable and Carol Lombard. Waikiki's reputation grows exponentially as a first class destination and takes top honors as the most famous beach in the world.
1941 – 1945 the Second World War interrupts the flow of tourists to Waikiki. It becomes a rest and recreation area for soldiers and sailors coming and going to the war in the Pacific. Waikiki becomes the last stop for those on their way to war – not knowing if they will come back – and it's the first stop on American soil on their way back. It is a place of high emotion and bittersweet memories. Waikiki becomes home to hundreds of wartime romances. The Royal Hawaiian Hotel is temporarily turned into a rest and recreation facility military personnel. Ironically, thousands of these soldiers and sailors – after the war – will form the basis of Waikiki's early boom years as they return to Waikiki with their wives and families to revisit the magic of Waikiki.
From pre-historic wetlands to modern times Waikiki has worn many faces. In this, the first quarter of the 21st century she is once again transforming herself – this time into a revitalized and refreshed urban beach resort as new government and private investment usher in a new era.
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The intersection of Edgewood Drive and Newell Road in Palo Alto's Crescent Park neighborhood is safer these days because of a slew of roadway improvements, but some residents say the city has yet to address a more pressing problem: the street parking crunch caused by tenants of nearby apartment buildings in East Palo Alto.
Responding to concerns about motorists running stop signs at the intersection, the city took steps to make them more visible by prohibiting parking along Newell between Edgewood and the Newell Bridge, adding crosswalks, and painting curbs red on Edgewood north of Newell, said Jaime Rodriguez, Palo Alto's chief transportation official.
Red curbs will also be painted on Edgewood south of Newell when a utility project in the area wraps up.
Cars, many of them believed to be from East Palo Alto, had been parking at the edges of the intersection and making it difficult for motorists to see the stop signs, Rodriguez said. Completed just a couple of weeks ago, the roadway improvements appear to be doing the trick, and the city has issued just a handful of citations.
"I drive by almost every day," Rodriguez said, "and people are respecting the no parking restrictions."
Crescent Park resident Richard Yankwich said he appreciates the effort to make the intersection safer, but noted that it's only driven the parking problem deeper into the neighborhood.
"I don't think it's addressed it at all," he told The Daily News.
As many as 50 cars are being parked nightly along Edgewood and Newell by tenants of apartment buildings in East Palo Alto, Yankwich said. Recent parking restrictions along Woodland Avenue in East Palo Alto coupled with the prices landlords are charging for parking spaces appear to be the reason.
"It's not as if the people of Palo Alto don't understand what's going on. They're our neighbors," said Yankwich, who lives on Edgewood Drive. "If it's not economically possible for them to park at their apartment buildings, of course they're going to come over here."
But the additional cars are gobbling up street parking as well as bringing traffic, garbage and crime to Crescent Park, according to neighborhood residents who have spoken at recent public meetings.
Yankwich sees the problem as a political one. Pressure must be brought to bear against the landlords who are largely responsible for the parking overflow, he said. Otherwise, Yankwich fears residents of Palo Alto and East Palo Alto will wind up pitted against one another.
Meanwhile, preservation of street parking will be a focus of traffic impact analyses the city is conducting as part of a project to remove and possibly replace the Newell Bridge, Rodriguez said. The span has been identified as a choke point on flood-prone San Francisquito Creek.
The city is also eyeing a traffic calming program between Channing Avenue and the bridge to address additional concerns about cars that are using Newell to travel between East Palo Alto and Palo Alto, Rodriguez said. A public meeting to gather feedback will likely take place in March.
The traffic calming program could include additional stop signs, speed humps and new striping, Rodriguez said.
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MN psychiatrist accused of billing irregularities
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A published report says a highly paid psychiatrist working in state mental health hospitals engaged in a pattern of false billing claims while collecting more than $430,000 in payments beyond his base salary over three years.
The Star Tribune reports that investigative documents show Dr. Robert B. Jones billed the state for services while he was actually working at his private practice and family farm. As a result, investigators concluded, patients under state care likely failed to receive the treatment they needed. The newspaper says a top official failed to crack down despite knowing of the billing irregularities.
Jones oversaw psychiatric care for hundreds of patients at several northern Minnesota facilities.
He denies any wrongdoing and says he didn't know he was under investigation.
The state fired Jones in February.
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Missouri defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson may have made amends with Georgia coach Mark Richt after calling Georgia's style of play "Old Man Football," but the effects of that statement will probably be part of Georgia's 2012 season forever.
The Bulldogs left Columbia, Mo., with a 41-20 victory and after the game went into the stands with their fans and started chanting, "Grown Man Football" and feigning old man injuries.
This was after the crowd had been chanting "Old Man Football" after the Bulldogs took the lead midway through the second half.
And if the video and the chanting weren't enough, the term "Grown Man Football" has now been immortalized on a T-shirt (that also honors defensive lineman Jarvis Jones), so that Georgia fans will never forget the quote that helped hand the Tigers their first SEC loss.
There's definitely a lesson in all this for Richardson and the Tigers. Even though Missouri was able to stay with Georgia for the bulk of the game, some poor play-calling, injuries and fatigue ultimately turned the game to Georgia's favor.
Missouri is a long way away from being accepted in the SEC and trash talk definitely won't further their cause. If anything, SEC teams will probably use Richardson's comment for their own motivation when they play the Tigers.
As the new kid on the block, Missouri is going to have to take its lumps, but perhaps in the future, Missouri won't provide the opposing team the stick.
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Nice video! Specifically the landing...was very stable...
I keep forgeting that the throtle stick also controls the elevator on a Quad... My hands keep hitting the right stick...like on a plane...to reduce altitude !
Thanks! I really love it here. I finally got out of the 'burbs! I just bought the place about 1.5 years ago. I wanted enough space for my ham radio antennas and for flying smaller RC stuff. I also wanted a good nature view. I have four acres of woods & two acres of lawn. Mowing isn't so bad. I can mow the entire two acres in about 1.75 hours with my 50" Dixon ZTR. The Dixon is so maneuverable that I can do all of the trimming with a weed-wacker in about 15 minutes. When I was a kid, it took me nearly an hour just to mow our 0.2-acre lawn with a 21" walk-behind - thanks to all of the trees.
I have over 35 hours of flight-time on my mQX. Mostly aggressive FFF, aerobatics, and carrying payloads. I use Hyp 550s, and I usually fly long flights - nearly always to the 80% discharge point. The original motors are still going strong.
Thanks! With fixed-wing and rotorcraft, I believe that takeoffs & landings make up two-thirds of the flight.
Regarding throttle vs. elevator - I've always used the elevator as the primary speed-control & throttle as the primary altitude-control when flying fixed-wing RC (as I was taught when I learned to fly full-scale planes), so it pretty much came natural to me when I decided to teach myself to fly RC helis a few years ago.
I wish the mQX would have been available when I was learning to fly helis. I would have progressed so much more quickly!
I wanted to be able to do loops, flips, rolls, etc., fly in a small backyard, survive crashes and as I found out later: deal with the wind.
I tried micro heli's first, but still have a hard time controlling them.
I then started flying small slow airplanes: they could kind of fit flying in a small yard, but flying in a small yard (flying slow) and handling wind (flying fast) are a bit hard to reconcile.
Finally, with an mQx, I can do this. The 3 axis gyros made controlling easier and wind handling easier. I do need a lot of altitude to handle the 10 to 30 ft. drops I get from flips/rolls, but the gyros let me fly at higher altitudes without drifting as much or getting pushed by the wind as much. I also do need the height to be able to see the small mQx: much more visible with a sky or cloud background than a house or tree background.
For crashing: the worse so far has been bent props (bend back with heat). I do mostly crash on grass/dirt and tend to fly high enough to give me time to throttle off before impact (no throttle hold switch).
One bad thing so far: indoors is fine, but outdoors, the mQx seems to be harder to control (aileron and elevator) late in the day. It is somwhat harder to see then, but even when I can see it fine, it is harder to control. My only guess is that the temperature is dropping, and the gyros are getting affected.
twenty-four hour battery death?
My (second) mQx vanished yesterday. I think I need to change the RTF radio batteries, as it was lower than a hundred feet high and fewer than two properties away when it went into loss-of-signal mode and dropped out of the sky.
It's nearly impossible to see these tiny aircraft from the ground. I thought that from the observed descent rate, it would have punched a hole through the trees and been waiting for me, but the "empty" lot in which it crashed is a tree-filled lot with plenty of vines and tree branches.
After climbing through the debris field for a half hour or more yesterday, I resigned myself to another lost 'copter. This morning after driving into the neighborhood, I spotted it about twenty-five feet in the air, snagged on vines and branches.
I purchased this:
from here:
for a bit more than eighty dollars. My original intent was to have a retrieval device for my as-yet-to-be-built MK Oktokopter XL, but when a tree attacks, one must be prepared.
It's less than 4 feet collapsed, weighs less than 3.5 pounds and extends to 33 feet overall. The tip is as tiny as a fishing pole end, while the operator grip portion is almost 2" in diameter, thicker than a baseball bat. Pretty impressive and simple gadget.
The mQx looks none the worse for spending the night in a tree with a bit of light rain yesterday and today, less than 0.01 inches both times. I was able to work it downward through the three or four levels of branches, snagging in each level, of course. The final fall was more gentle than some of my landings!
The battery may be completely shot. When I connected it to my intelligent charger, I got a Low Voltage alert and that was it. Is the battery a tosser or is there a way to bring it back to life? I figure it's not particularly expensive and if there's even a small chance that it's worthless, I'll remove it from the flight category. If I can charge it and use it for non-flight-critical applications, how would that be accomplished?
I feel your pain. I also lost one of my MQX's up in a tree. It stayed there for 2 weeks until a younger friend of mine decided to climb halfway up the tree with a 20' pole as was finally able to knock it out. Everything still worked fine, even after a few days of rain.
I really like that telescoping pole idea. I may have to get one, although I am MUCH more wary of flying near trees now.
Since this is my second loss, I have to think I'm getting less smart as time passes. The first loss was caused by getting too high and this one was caused by getting two high. If I ever get the MK in the air, I'm going to fly recon over the area of the first loss and hope I can snap a number of hi-res photos to locate the first one. If only for parts and for the exercise...
I'm glad you got yours back. This most recent purchase resulted in a smoother flying 'copter, since it's not had as many crashes, so there's some (expensive) benefit to be had.
Sorry to hear about that! Glad that you got her down in one piece. I also have a telescopic 'UM aircraft retriever'. It has paid for itself a few times over!
Regarding the battery - get it out of your house immediately & follow the standard LiPo safe disposal steps. Fully-discharging a LiPo kills it immediately, and the cell may become unstable & spontaneously ignite. Regularly discharging LiPos beyond 80% will kill them in a short period of time. Discharging a LiPo to 90% or more even once will cause immediate & permanent damage to the cell. There is no safe, reliable method of recovering a LiPo that has been fully depleted.
Regarding the transmitter - the low-power RTF tx is already severely range-limited, even with fresh batteries. It's only rated for a few hundred feet as it is. Low batteries reduces range even further.
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I think what I've learned is to know when to quit when it gets too windy ..
I have found that once the CF arms start to split and can twist a bit the MQX really starts to feel loser. I have two and have already replaced several arms between the two of them. It seems to make a big difference to me anyway.
thanks for the alert. The battery measured at 2.05v, and is slightly bloated, so it's now resting comfortably outside in a hot tub constructed of a margarine container. I've added some sodium chloride to provide a more comfortable resting environment, perhaps to improve the skin tone of the battery. I'll check voltage periodically and when it's gone, gone, gone, I'll dispose of it properly.
I suppose an investment in a decent radio would be a good idea. My Graupner HoTT won't work with this device. Any suggestions on a very-low-end radio for the mQx? Even an eBay used one would be okay if I knew what to seek.
And to think, I almost purchased a Gaui to replace the mQx until I get the MK started/finished!
I thought from the reading that having the battery in a salt bath creates a short. I clipped the leads from the battery too short to make a good connection to perform a wired short, so I'm figuring the salt water makes it work any way. I didn't see anything opposing a salt bath for that purpose, but really, once I found something easy and unmonitored, I stopped looking.
The battery is no longer slightly bloated. It's severely bloated.
I have also had to purposely zero throttle to crash it to keep it from drifting too far.
One nice thing about flying near the house: some house gear that can double as aircraft retrieval tools: a 10 foot step ladder and a 20 foot long roof rake (5 foot long sections).
One question: any guesses as to why my mQx gets hard to control outdoors (aileron and elevator tend to overreact/over-control) at the end of day? This is true even when it is close to me and I can see it fine. Indoors it seems fine, and outdoors in the afternoon it (usually) seems fine.
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Bye Bye? Could be booted out...
According to Wikipedia, Oefelein was commissioned an ensign in 1988. If he has any say in the matter, he'll stay in another year or so until he completes 20 years at which point he can retire on half-pay for life.
HOWEVER, his dalliances with Nowak and Shipman may constitute "conduct unbecoming an officer" under Article 133 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. That being the case, they could conceivably court-martial him, dismiss him from the service and forfeit his pay (including his retired pay).
I suspect that, at worst, he'll be given nonjudicial punishment under Article 15 of the UCMJ and given a formal reprimand. At best, he'll get an informal letter of reprimand that will sit in his service records and effectively prevent any further promotion. The fact that Oefelein, a qualified fighter pilot, wasn't given an operational assignment (i.e., to a fighter squadron or at least to a carrier air wing staff) suggests to me (ex-Navy JAG) that he's being pressured out of the service. Not only is his career effectively over, but they'll give him crap jobs to "encourage" him to leave as soon as possible.


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Today on the SWNN we asked the question, "Who is the greatest athlete of the century?" The front runners were:
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At 8:00, Sean Smith from the ATA was on the show. They have their big martial arts competition at the state house convention center starting tomorrow thru the weekend.
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by Brad Moon | January 24, 2014 12:14 pm
If you happen to land on the Apple (AAPL[1]) website today, you will be greeted with the colorful images like the one below as the company celebrates a huge milestone: the 30th birthday of the Apple Mac.
Given the company's current focus on iPads and iPhones — and the fact that it dropped "Computer" from its name altogether in 2007[3] — it's easy to forget that Apple started as a computer company. But thanks to the still-evolving Macintosh computer, AAPL remains an industry leader.
In fact, Apple has actually managed to expand its share of the PC market — even though that market is currently stalling and has long been dominated by computers running Microsoft (MSFT[4]) Office. On the strength of innovative products like the new Mac Pro and the trend-setting MacBook Pro laptops, Apple Mac sales have outperformed the rest of the PC market in 29 out of the last 30 quarters[5].
In celebration of the 30th birthday of the Apple Mac, let's take a few minutes away from the iPhone, iPad, iTunes and AppleTV to reflect on five of the biggest moments in Macintosh computer history.
Apple Computer was already a pioneer that had helped launch the era of the personal computer with its Apple I and Apple II. The Macintosh computer was Apple's attempt at revolutionizing things once again, this time with an all-in-one PC that introduced a graphical user interface and the mouse. The last two elements were inspired by a Steve Jobs visit to Xerox (XRX[7]) in 1979.
The original Apple Mac was released in 1984 — accompanied by the now famous Superbowl ad[8] — and became a hit among the desktop publishing crowd, especially once Apple launched the LaserWriter laser printer to go along with it and PageMaker software.
The Macintosh computer wasn't actually the first all-in-one Apple desktop (the Lisa was released in 1983) but it was the first commercial success. It also led to an expanding line of computers that soon included Apple Mac laptops.
When we say Apple's Mac turns 30, it's the original Macintosh computer that started it all.
Apple's MacBook Pro is one of the most popular notebook PCs. What you may not know is that its roots reach back to the PowerBook line of Apple Mac notebook computers.
While Apple did release the so-called Macintosh Portable (all 16 pounds of it) in 1989, it was the introduction of the PowerBooks in 1991 that signaled Apple was serious about the laptop market.
I actually owned one of those first Apple notebook computers, the PowerBook 100. Although the black-and-white display and anemic CPU were laughable by today's MacBook Pro standards, the PowerBook 100 has made many PC "best of" lists. For one thing, it was tiny for the day, weighing in at just 5.1 pounds, thanks to collaboration with Sony (SNE[9]) to miniaturize components. It was also affordable at $2,300.
Many PowerBooks followed — some were hits while some (like the PowerBook 5300) didn't do so well. But the Apple PowerBook still deserves to be recognized. The Mac turns 30 in part because Apple didn't just release desktop PCs like the original Macintosh computer, but also recognized the need for a Mac notebook in order to appeal to business users.
It's not an understatement to say the Macintosh computer turns 30 today largely because of the Apple iMac. After a decade of declining sales and a confusing product line, the company was in real danger of going under. Then came a turning point in Apple Mac history: The iMac was released in 1998.
The Apple iMac was a much-needed hit and not only marked the beginning of Apple's turnaround, but showed how the company's industrial design shone when Steve Jobs (newly returned to Apple) and Jonathan Ive collaborated.
This iconic all-in-one computer has gone through multiple iterations, from the egg-shaped translucent plastic original to the "desk lamp" version with an LCD panel mounted to a base with a swivelling arm, and eventually to the sleek aluminum and glass iMac we know today.
As the best-selling Apple desktop of all time, the iMac is where many of Apple's PC innovations were pushed into the mainstream: the switch to Intel (INTC[10]) processors, the use of LED displays instead of CRTs, the elimination of the floppy drive and OSX to name a few. That was a huge development in Macintosh computer history.
Why not focus on the MacBook Pro as one of the biggest moments in Macintosh computer history? While Apple's Mac turns 30, the Mac Pro is approaching a decade in age — a long run for a line of laptop PCs.
But while it's true that the MacBook Pro has been incredibly popular, it was the natural evolution of Apple's PowerBook line of Mac notebook offerings. It's always been an impressive machine and the latest MacBook Pro is a high-resolution powerhouse[11]. But it's the MacBook Air that's had a massive influence on the PC industry as a whole.
Ever since Steve Jobs first pulled a Macbook Air out of a manilla envelope on stage in 2008, this tiny Apple notebook has upset the apple cart (no pun intended). Weighing in at only 3 pounds (current versions start at just 2.3 pounds) while still offering decent performance and battery life, the MacBook Air quickly became the best-selling Mac notebook. PC makers raced to compete, resulting in the Ultrabook — which still hasn't matched MacBook Air sales[12], despite offerings from the likes of Sony, Asus and Hewlett-Packard (HPQ[13]).
The MacBook Air was used by Apple to commercially introduce technologies like solid state drives (SSDs), eliminate optical drives and to push the limits of battery capabilities. The latest challenger to the MacBook Air is Google (GOOG[14]) Chromebooks, including the lookalike Samsung (SSNLF[15]) Chromebook Series 3[16].
It's innovative and wildly popular products like the MacBook Air that will ensure that the 30th birthday of the Apple Mac isn't the last major anniversary this PC pioneer will be celebrating.
Last on the list of big moments in Macintosh computer history is the new Mac Pro. Sure, Apple's Mac turns 30 today … but the company itself began a new era in 2011 when Steve Jobs stepped down and was replaced by Tim Cook as CEO[17].
Naturally, there were many questions about whether Cook could step into Jobs' shoes and continue Apple's success. After all, the iPhone, iPod, iPad, every Mac notebook and Apple desktop in the current product line had been overseen by Jobs.
The new Mac Pro is the first all-new Apple desktop released under the Tim Cook reign and that in itself is noteworthy. Beyond that, the Apple Mac Pro is a showcase for Jonathan Ives' design talents, an affirmation of Apple's commitment to the professional users that made the Mac's 30th birthday a reality, an announcement that Apple is capable of producing one of the most powerful PCs on the market and a response to the "Made in China" criticism leveled at many high-tech companies today. Remember, the new Mac Pro is made in the U.S. at an Apple facility in Austin, Texas.
The company is not likely to sell a lot of Mac Pros (this is one expensive Apple desktop[18]), but the new Mac Pro is symbolic in many ways and deserves a nod on the day that Apple's original Macintosh computer turns 30.
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List of Olympic athletes born in Idaho. Famous Olympians from Idaho have achieved some of the highest honors in sports history. These are the most prominent people from Idaho who have competed in the Olympics. While the Idaho Olympians were born in Idaho, they didn't necessarily play for that country. These are merely Olympic competitors that are originally from Idaho. Olympic athletes currently only have to be nationals of the country they're competing for, they do not have to be originally from that country. These are the best athletes born in Idaho that have been in the Olympic games -- from every Olympiad. Olympic athletes born in Idaho may be dual citizens of another country or may have been naturalized by a country that is not their home country, so all of the Olympic athletes from Idaho didn't necessarily compete for Idaho. As long as that is clear, here is a list of Olympians whose home country was originally Idaho. Photos of the Olympic athletes from Idaho are included when available, along with information on the events they competed in and which Olympiad they were a part of. {#nodes}


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When freight trains conquered the West, the big, dusty drives of beef on the hoof became just a colorful piece of cowboy nostalgia. So when a cattle baron called C. J. Tarington aims to punch a thousand-plus head through the unforgiving heat and sage of the Great Basin, some say he's a mite simple, or crazy, or both. Stringer thinks it's something else. And sure enough, a pack of bloodthirsty varmints is robbing trains all along the cattle trail. Out in the heart of this cowboy country, Stringer finds trigger-happy herders, lead-slinging bandits, hateful lawmen, and deceitful ladies - while the corpses are starting to out-stink the cow pies.…
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Hello Fellow Fodorites.
Just back from a 2 week trip in Europe:
S.E. England-Normandy-Paris France-Zurich Switzerland!
I packed in a14"x22" Samsonite rolling case carry-on.
I often read questions about what to pack: Here is my EXACT packing list!
*Airplane Outfit*
Gray Ponte Knit Stretch skinny pants
Brown Lace tanktop
Black v-neck Cashmere sweater
Brown Knee-high socks
Brown knit scarf
Brown Leather Equestrian knee-high boots (Added Dr. Scholls gel inserts $16 CVS)
3/4 Length Black Wool Coat
Silver heart earrings and necklace
(I used the "rolling" method & when dirty turned things inside out)
Black Ponte Knit Stretch Skinny pants
Navy Skinny Stretch jeans
Black Skinny Stretch jeans
Purple v-neck sweater
Black cashmere turtleneck sweater
2 black microfiber tanks (one with lace trim)
1 white tank
2 brown cap sleeved *t-shirt (*Mod Bod brand-longer length nice stretch)
2 black cap sleeved *t-shirt
1 white cap sleeved *t-shirt
1 black fitted short blazer
1 3/4 length Black cashmere sweater (lounging/or extra layer under coat)
1 pair Black Yoga pants
2 pair short black athletic socks (slippers)
6 pair knee high socks (3 black-3 brown)
3 bras
1 set of Silk long underwear (top/bottom)
1 pair black flats (Me Too brand- Nordstroms)
1 pair Navy PJs (Carole Hochman)
1 Light Blue cotton scarf (H&M)
1 Pastel multi color scarf light weight cotton (H&M)
1 Bright color silk scarf (Nordstroms)
1 pair dangly sparkly earrings
1 big fun ring
1 Black 3/4 length raincoat (H&M)
1 pair cashmere gloves
1 compact Quality umbrella
*Carry-on shoulder bag (Baggalini- Container Store) {*allowed as one "personal item"}
Packed Inside:
Prescription glasses
ipad (with Universal charger)
iphone (with Data Roaming/texting package from AT&T)
Black Nylon Cross Body Bag (used as purse)
Drivers License/Credit Card/Debit Card
$80 US cash (Withdrew Euros at the airport ATM)
Hair brush
Round brush
Ponds Facial towelletes
Razor (disposable)
Meds (prescription and otc) plastic container from Container Store
Liquids in Quart sized bag: (Container Store travel sized bottles)
3 oz. Shampoo
Body Lotion
2 oz. Facial Cleanser
Hair gel
1 oz. Lip stuff (Carmex)
Minature version of all make-up (Nordstroms give samples of foundation etc)
Febreze clothing spray (I misted and hung the sweater and pants I wore before repacking)
Solid perfume stick (Amazing Grace by Philosophy)
Okay...so that is it! I washed my "delicates-tanks-socks-pjs and t-shirts on Day 8"
Perfect Packing!
C'est Voila
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Packing Success- 2 weeks in a carry-on Springtime in Europe
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Thank you for sharing your packing list. Our family are thinking about taking just a carry-on suitcase for our 2-week vacation in Europe. This is a great reference and reminder. Thank you for helping us out.
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Thanks for the great list. What did you wear the short blazer with?
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Great packing! Wish you would post a photo of your qt-size liquid bag. i can't imagine getting all that stuff into one bag. The liquid issue is what keeps me from doing all carry-on.
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Gold star for you tinabina!!
crckwc1: That amount in a 1 qt baggie is definitely doable. As long as the bag will still zip, it is legal. You may be imagining big bottles, but most of those items are tiny. I teach a packing class and my 'demo' quart bag holds twice as many products -- I include things like nail polish/remover, ear/eye/nose drops, body butter, campho phenique, tiger balm, lipgloss, and more. There are 31 different items in all. But most are in the .5 to 1.5 oz range. Only the mouth wash is 3 full oz
You can do it . . .
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ps: When traveling I usually have between 10 and 14 items in the baggie, but my demo is more for 'what is possible'
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This is just the booster I need--we bought 2 new carry ons this year as we no longer go thru the misery of check-in and wait-wait-wait! Bought "world's lightest luggage", so they claim at 4.6 lbs for 22" carry on. Your outfits give me some good models--had actually planned to wear grey skinny knits on plane too--with tank/sweater/ jacket and a baggalini. I am taking a microfiber backpack too and hope they won't be too picky about the 1 personal carry-on--if so can stick the baggalini in the suitcase to get on the plane and take it out once we are situated. Thank you so much for your list--I shall start the effort this weekend--although I trust it will be significantly warmer in Provence in May than in Switzerland in April.
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We made it though a month in Italy and Prague last September with just carryons and personal "bags" Did have to buy a couple extra warm weather items in Rome as it was much hotter than we expected, but didn't have a problem at all. When it was colder than expected at the end (in Prague) we simply layered. We also stayed 2 weeks in a rental with laundry facilities, which helped considerably.
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I'm going to try this for my trip to Germany in July. I'm sick of my luggage taking another flight, which has been happening at least once per trip lately!
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tina, congrats on joining the ranks of light packers--I try to get there but seem to lose sight of my goal when I'm in the final packing stages
Your list is an inspiration however, so maybe I'll pack a little lighter for my 3 week trip to Germany next week. I'm approaching that dreaded final packing stage when I start tossing in the "might need" stuff that keeps me from my packing light goal!!
Loved all your clothing choices. Deborah
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janisj, I didn't know you could put so much into one bag. I always thought the containers had to be clearly visible and not stacked one upon another. I would love to see a photo of your packed qt. bag (but I guess I would have to be in one of your classes for that info?) The only 3 oz I might have is shampoo. The others are mostly 1 oz (month-long trips) and a few .5 oz. Maybe I should give this another try. Thanks.
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How did your data and text plan work with AT&T. I signed on for the text plan but, they discouraged me from getting the data plan.
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Some years back we my brother did an European delivery on his BMW sports car and we took a 12 day tour covering Munich, Prague, Vienna & Salzburg, with each couple sharing a carry-on. I'd never have thought it possible, but we did pretty well, especially since it was early May and quite chilly, though of course I've never been able to replicate it afterwards!
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I didn't realize you could carry a disposable razor onto a plane. That's good to know!
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Well, this list obviously only will work for 'skinny' people!
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"Well, this list obviously only will work for 'skinny' people!"
Not true. I took 13 friends on a 2 week trip to the UK and because of car issues, everyone was limited to a 21 inch carry-on. 9 women from size 0 to size 22, and 4 men from 5'9" 150 lbs to 6'4" 280 . . . and every one of them managed.
I taught them a version of my packing class and no one had any problems --well except for one who gave up and I had to go over an pack for her
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Here's a non-skinny female who has been carrying-on since the
80's when my luggage went on a separate vacation from me - not
the first time that happened but I vowed the last time.
Leaving for 23 days in Italy on the 17th taking a 21" hard-
sized wheelie and a attachable matching under-the-seat bag.
I like clothes and shoes and I'm fitting in 4 pairs of pants;
9 tops; rainjacket, swimsuit/cover-up, nightgown, undies, etc.
rain jacket, 2 pairs dress sandals, Keens; netbook, ereader,
camera, all the chargers, plus the full complement of assorted
'stuff' needed for a lady of a certain age. Wearing trail
runners, jacket on flight. Whole sheebang weighs 22 lbs. and
is manageable by me and me alone.
This will take me from iffy weather in the Dolomites to Umbria
- where it is hoped it will be warm and sunny.
I'm only OCD with my packing - and I start planning and adding
and weeding out months ahead. Hey, it's a hobby!
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janisj -- have you ever thought about making and selling a DVD on packing light? I'm serious. I'll be your first customer and I'll bet lots of fodorites will join me.
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Nah -- You aren't allowed to advertise/sell on Fodors
I usually soft pedal the classes because it is a sort of side business along w/ giving other travel programs. (except one fodorite who mostly posts in the Lounge accuses me of pushing it . . . Huh? I've never announced a program on here)
But there are videos places like youtube that do give hints and pointers. Unfortunately most do the 'roll' method while I prefer the 'bundle' method. This one is sort of 'dorky' but if you stick w/ it (or maybe turn off the sound ) it gives a bit of an idea how it works http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdRl3dBGxRs
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janisj, we're been using the bundle method since I read about it on fodors some years back, probably in one of your posts. Thank you! We've found that this method works really well to prevent wrinkles.
The guy in the video you linked to didn't take advantage of the inside of each shoe to pack small things. And, if he'd put each shoe in a separate plastic grocery bag, he could have spaced them around the edge of the bag. The padded shoe bag took up too much space, and why would shoes need padding--well, except for golf shoes.
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Coquelicot: Yeah - doesn't it work great!? I love arriving at my destination w/ nothing wrinkled.
You have to understand about Jon (the guy in the video) -he is in the business of selling luggage and travel gadgets so he shows shoe bags and organizers and extra gizmos. Mostly - semi-useless IME/IMO. Every 'organizer' takes up valuable space better filled w/ clothes and important 'stuff'.
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Who knew the bundle method had a name and a Youtube video? I've been using it since my mom taught me about it 25(!) years ago - she was a travel agent and travelled a lot. It does a great job of keeping clothes wrinkle free.
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Bundle method....I need to know more about that! YouTube the best way to learn???--dunia123
Using packing cubes & packing envelopes (Eagle Creek)...do you think I am defeating the efficiency needed??
My biggest dilemma are the TOILETRIES...& the "in case of emergency "/laundry/misc items.
AND keeping the weight down....I do not like HEAVY suitcases/carry-on's/purses etc.
We travel for a MONTH--pack for a WEEK--rotate the "outfits"--do laundry ASAP, either in rental w/washer/dryer or local laundry facility--carrying everything in a 22" suitcase (each) + carry-on.
My goal for each trip is HOW can I make it EASIER & carry less weight.....Will appreciate any tips on this subject--janis
tinabina--LOVED your clothing list !!!
Thanks for any additions to the original post + my questions !!!
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Wait, are you packed to the hilt? Can you buy anything and fit it in the suitcase?
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misha2: Who are you asking? I personally never totally fill a 21 inch rollaboard -- and often just use a 19 incher. Neither usually weigh more than 20 - 22-ish lbs. Definitely not filled to the gills.
If I know I'm going to do a lot of shopping I'll sometimes take a space bag or two (empty) to use on the return flight to compress the clothes and make more room in the suitcase. Of course, then the bags will weigh significantly more. I don't use the space bags on my out going flights - no need.
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My 21" expands. If I shop it can get checked going home
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yep -- If I get really carried away I can always expand and check it coming home. But that is only my last resort. I really hate checking a bag
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An advantage to travelling when lighter clothes are needed. We plan 3 wks in Sept/Oct & will need heavier clothes, even layered. I keep telling hubby we should get lighter bags; he's not yet convinced, as we have a real assortment. Guess I need to check out youtube! =)
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Just watched Jon's video (in the luggage store!). I agree that he doesn't use all the nooks/crannies I generally do; I can get quite a bit into a pair of shoes! He got a lot more stuff in that bag than I expected.
Anyone -- how does the rolled method compare to the bundled, as far as wrinkles & space go?
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IME - rolled nets about the same space but more wrinkles. Not as wrinkled as individually folded garments -- but more than bundling.
When I did a LOT of business travel w/3-piece wool blend suits (Slacks/skirt/jacket) and blousesd, I never needed to press anything.
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I have been in Paris four days and we did laundry in the apartment, hate the wrinkles from that machine though. I have the ironing board out now. I rinse things out in the sink and hang up to dry. Razor, fingernail clippers and small sissors are allowed. Cork screw, just make sure there is no knife attached. I save the small containers from sample make up and put face cream in. I bought shamphoo here and did not bring any make up but sample size ones. You know how mags have a samples every now and then? I got the lancome one from two More magazines. Plenty in there for several days.
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That's an amazing amount of items! Tina, I wonder why you decided to pack so many clothes? I think with a little encouragement you could have reduced what you brought- even though it fit in the suitcase! I have never been a travel with one pair of undies person but could see that two bras would suffice. And then you had two black cashmere sweaters. Wouldn't the single black cardi have been sufficient? Two scarves instead of three? One of each of the shortsleeve tops instead of two each? You had many pair of pants- how about only three? Microfiber tops can easily be washed in the sink and hung to dry.
You did not seemed stressed by the quantity and we all pack differently. When I travel for two weeks I take along what I need just for one week and mix and match on week two. But I always get bogged down by the toiletries and electeonic devices, cords, chargers and items to have along for IF we get ill etc.
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I am also going for two weeks to Europe but have to pack even lighter than this. I am limited by my Ryanair flight which allows only one piece of luggage 21 inch carry on and no more, not even a purse. So, everything has to fit. It has always been easy for me to avoid checking in with that second personal item allowance.
What is the name brand of the "world's lightest luggage" at under 5 lbs?
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These posts fascinate me. My "what-if" essentials seem to me the death of me, like Band-Aids, anti-itch ointments etc.
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I bring what if items also, but only a tiny amount of each to hold me over until I can get to a pharmacy over there. They fit into a tiny ziploc bags and then I can stuff that anywhere there is an open space in my suitcase.
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So I wonder if I can pack my things and my husbands for 18 days in Scotland in one larger checked bag, 1 carry on upright (I think it's 20"), 1 backpack and then our two personal items? Looking for encouragement!
I think we've normally checked two large bags in the past and then had a backpack and a smaller tote as carry ons.
Space is always an issue in my in-laws car though when they pick us up, and we might go straight to touring instead of to their house, so they will have their overnight bag as well.
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We are leaving Thursday for six weeks. We are each bringing a 21' carryon and a small backpack or purse. Trust me, if I can do it. You can do it. I am REALLY looking forward to the freedom of less luggage. We brought too much the first time we traveled and won't be making that mistake again.
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Ncounty, the suitcase that weighs so little is landor hawa. You can find them at Marshalls. I have one and it is just ok. I don't pack a lot of clothes. I brought two pairs of shoes and one was old and left behind to make room for what I bought. I only brought two pairs in case I had rain soaked ones that needed drying out. I did get tired of black and grey this last trip. I can mix and match every item I bring. I would like to say be careful with those washer dryer combo units in the apartments. I ruined two tops. They get very hot. We had apartments on the 4th floor, hotel rooms on the third and no lifts till we got to the Hilton at Gatwick. You want those suitcase light!
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amelia: "So I wonder if I can pack my things and my husbands for 18 days in Scotland in one larger checked bag, 1 carry on upright (I think it's 20"), 1 backpack and then our two personal items? Looking for encouragement!"
OK -- I'll encourage you . . . to do better than that
No need for a large suitcase. I leave at 0-dark:30 tomorrow morning for 3.5 weeks and I'm taking is a 21 inch rollie and a medium sized handbag -period.
And this trip will have a little bit of everything from boating, to walking in the Borders, to Hadrian's Wall, to a posh dinner at a michelin starred place to the Chanel Islands to a fancy event in London for the Jubilee. Sort of everything except for full on formal.
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janisj is my hero
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Janisj- I hope you had a wonderful trip! Now when you get home please let us know what you packed in that carryon. Did you have too many things/not enough?
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This discussion is amazing! I'm now convinced that I will be taking one carry on for five days in London. After reading all this, I would be ashamed to carry more! Love the bundling idea. And amelie, I challenge you to do this as well. We had a comedian who did a stand-up routine about how we have too much "stuff." And he was right. I like the idea of taking just a bit of "just in case items", knowing that one can buy more if needed. Brilliant! We had a friend who would take three suitcases for a week of travel and had to hunt down valets and carts and schlep all these belongings, trying to keep up with the group. Not to mention the problem of the luggage not arriving! Thanks for all your wisdom everyone!
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I have to agree this thread is very encouraging. I "informed" my husband that we are going to aim to only take carry-ons for our 10 day trip to London/Paris in a few days.. to general astonishment I normally have a 4 day rule to check a bag. Test run tomorrow!
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I just ordered two new pieces of carry-on. Thanks for the tip, flbap. searching that name led me to this:
4.4 lbs, 20.5 by 7.77 by 14.2 inches, and only $47.
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Once you do carry-on only, you almost never go back, lol.
I taught my sister and her whole family does that now and travels extremely light.
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I was usually guilty of taking too much OTC stuff for every possible eventuality. You know what...you can get all you need locally even in Cambodia!
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Is it as easy to keep a suitcase/bag light when packing for 3 wks in early fall? We tend to wear mostly jeans w/sweaters over T's; light layers provide only so much warmth before they can get too bulky for comfort..or movement. I'm not much on the 'snowman look'! = )
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What a great thread. Must give it a re-read when I pack for my trip next month!
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I can't find camera equipment mentioned anywhere. Do you carry one?
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I'm so bad about overpacking, and I hate schlepping my bag through airports so much that I've given up. But this thread has inspired me anew!
Reading it also reminded me about some very comprehensive threads on this subject from a few years ago. There are so many threads on packing here, and all have good tips. These are a few I've bookmarked in the past. (janisj I know you probably remember some of these! Maybe some others do too...)
* Therese's series of "what to wear/pack" threads. There's a lot of them; I think every time she went on a significant trip, she'd make a new, updated list. This appears to be the last one, from May 2010, which includes a link to the previous (which links to prior and so on): http://www.fodors.com/community/europe/what-to-wearpack-part-9.cfm
* There's even a "synopsis" of Therese's threads by another member! http://www.fodors.com/community/europe/packing-light-an-index-of-thereses-what-to-wearpack-posts.cfm
* One started by the Fodor's editor Doug_Stallings: http://www.fodors.com/community/travel-tips-trip-ideas/how-to-be-a-carry-on-traveler.cfm
* One I'd bookmarked for some of the useful tips on luggage size and weight: http://www.fodors.com/community/europe/how-much-luggage-for-19-day-trip-for-2-people.cfm
* And at the opposite end of the spectrum, the everything-and-the-kitchen-sink list. Not remotely packing light, but so comprehensive that maybe it will remind you of something you might have missed:
As for me, I always have the best of intentions, then scramble at the last minute and end up tossing in way too much junk. In reading this and reviewing some of the other threads, it reminds me to not be such a procrastinator! I have 3 months until my next big trip. Ready, set, go!
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Any one ever tried Ziplock Bags? I have and they are great!
We are doing a Paris two day, 6 day in Avignon area, 8 day river cruise, fly from Lyon to Barcelona for an overnight and then pick up a cruise of 14 nights to New Orleans for 3 nights and return home. Think I can do this with just a carry on.
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I find ziplock bags work especially well when packing for my kids. Now that the older one is as big as I am, it's not as helpful. But I used it a lot when both of them were younger. Packing in a strong ziplock (one that really seals so you can squeeze the air out and fit a lot in your bag) is also a good way to keep outfits together, which in turn helps make younger ones more self-sufficient, and gives you a place to put the stinky socks or spilled-on shirts if you can't rinse them out right away.
I had almost resigned myself to checking a bag on our next trip, but this has reinforced my resolve to pack smart. Thanks!
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I'd forgotten the name Therese until ggreen mentioned it above. She wrote some really great packing threads, discussing the special needs for each trip, comparing different ways to solve a travel need, how to combine clothes and gear for work and relaxation. It always started a lively discussion. Where is she now?
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I have used a carry on only for a 5 week trip to Italy. I've also used only a carry on for a week in Rome in winter and for a week in Vienna in winter, and London in the fall...so it is doable to pack winter clothes into a carry on and survive nicely. I may check the bag on the return flight and use a totebag for purchases I don't wish to check as my carry on item, and usually throw in a change of undies and toiletries in case I'm stranded somewhere.
I haven't quite mastered the bundling. Most of my clothes are knit so they don't wrinkle. I am not skinny and manage to fit everything I need in a carry on only quite well. It's amazing what you can squish into small areas in your bag. And you can buy anything you need just about anywhere you go.
For a couple of trips with a friend who checks a huge bag and pays for the cab from airport, I've gone ahead and packed a larger back and checked it as well. I discovered I packed way too much and regretted dealing with the hassle of checked luggage.
I'm still on the search for the holy grail of the perfect sized piece of luggage. Some people can't pass a shoe store without going in...I hyperventilate when I see luggage.
I always love to read packing posts because it gives me great new ideas.
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Therese must be traveling. She was just commenting on my thread about my Ryanair flight a few days ago.
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Tinabina, do you have a link for the Baggalini from the Container Store? Which one do you have?
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Also, her carryon bag is several inches too large for most airlines today.
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According to the writer of the book of Hebrews, Messiah has become our High Priest. He entered into the Holy of Holies in heaven,─Ņthe actual throne room of God,─Ņand applied His own blood for atonement. He entered into the presence of God for us so that He might usher us in as well (Hebrews 9:11,─ņ12). Messiah is our High Priest, ,─·a minister in the sanctuary and in the true tabernacle, which the LORD pitched, not man,─∙ (Hebrews 8:2). Therein He applied His atoning blood. Therefore, the ceremony of the Day of Atonement uniquely patterns the work of Messiah: His death, His sacrifice and the atonement of His blood. We boldly enter the presence of God because the blood of Messiah covers us. Today He stands interceding on our behalf before the throne of God, just like a high priest.
The LORD said to Moses, ,─·Tell your brother Aaron that he shall not enter at any time into the holy place inside the veil, before the mercy seat which is on the ark, or he will die; for I will appear in the cloud over the mercy seat.,─∙ (Leviticus 16:2)
After the deaths of the two sons of Aaron, the LORD warned Aaron not to enter the Holy of Holies but once a year. On that day, Aaron alone (or the high priest after him) was to enter in order to make atonement for Israel, the holy place and the altar. The day on which the high priest entered the Holy of Holies was called the Day of Atonement. Even then, Aaron was to enter only with blood and under the cloud of incense. Leviticus 16, the Torah reading for the Day of Atonement, describes the Tabernacle/Temple ceremony of the Day of Atonement: the two goats,─Ņthe sin offering and the scapegoat,─Ņthe incense, the sprinkling with blood and the high priest,─¶s entrance into the Holy of Holies. In Leviticus 16 we read about the intersection of three spheres of holiness. On the holiest day of the year (the Day of Atonement), the holiest man in the world (the high priest of Israel) goes into the holiest place in the world (the Holy of Holies). The high priest had to enter in order to make atonement for Israel, atonement for the Holy of Holies, atonement for the Tabernacle and atonement for the altar. Because these things remained continually in the presence of God, they needed to be atoned for. Without atonement they could not remain in the presence of God.
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Q. I'm the HR director of a 45-employee company and have one assistant. Due to the firm's growth, I'm considering giving my assistant more responsibility. My concern: The assistant is very friendly with about 10 other employees. Two are her roommates. What's to stop her from divulging information to her friends? I have said nothing to her about my concerns yet. What can I express to her without overstepping her legal rights? —M.I., New York
A. No law would prevent you from sitting down with your assistant and telling her, quite bluntly, that she holds a position of importance and that you require her to maintain all personnel information in strict confidence.
Can you take the next step and tell her whom she should and shouldn't socialize with? Unless there are other facts that you haven't provided (i.e., facts giving rise to discrimination issues), I don't see any reason why the answer wouldn't be "Yes," so long as you have a good business-related reason. That said, if you are truly having serious doubts about your assistant's discretion, perhaps she's not the right fit for your growing HR department.


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Interface for external iterators.
WWW: https://github.com/monora/stream
make generate-plist
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