Hawaii households make a lot of money. In fact, the Census Bureau says Hawaii was #4 in Median Household Income last year. Is that good or bad? As it is with most general statistics, it’s both. Maryland comes in at #1 with over $65,000 in median household income. Median is different than average. But why … Read More »
Biggest. Game. Ever.
November 23, 2007
The University of Hawaii’s football Warriors just won the WAC Championship by defeating nemesis Boise State in what is sure to be Hawaii’s biggest game ever. Until next week. This week, Hawaii’s football fans have me to thank for pulling the Warriors through a tough game against the Broncos. Why me? Call it the obvious … Read More »
Give thanks over tofurkey and turducken
November 22, 2007
What’s the world coming to? Hawaii’s penchant for Pacific fusion cuisine has brought about a grotesque version of hybrid holiday dishes that is sweeping the nation. Can you say tofurkey and turducken? Is it even acceptable to say such things in public? Yes, Virginia, there is such a thing as “tofurkey.” Think of it as … Read More »
The Hawaii we once knew
November 21, 2007
Whatever happened to the Hawaii we once knew? It’s gone, changed forever, becoming new for another generation of Hawaii locals, residents, visitors. What Hawaii means to a person depends on the person asked, and their response depends on their generation and status, because Hawaii changes dramatically every 20 to 30 to 40 years. We drove … Read More »
Online: television stations vs. newspapers
November 20, 2007
Check out the web sites of Honolulu’s two daily newspapers, then compare them to the sites of Honolulu’s television stations. What’s the difference? Not much. Newspaper web sites vs. television station web sites. Both contain local and national news. Both have streaming audio and video. Both feature company “personalities” as columnists. Both have plenty of … Read More »
The football game is sold out
November 19, 2007
One of the top news items today had to do with ticket scalping, that time-honored process of buying low and selling high. The University of Hawaii’s football Warriors play Boise State at The Aloha Stadium Friday night in what is billed as the most important game in Hawaii history. The stadium is sold out and … Read More »
