Hawaii needs a public scoreboard for moped crashes. Why? The state has far too many moped crashes and rider injuries. Perhaps the scoreboard could be augmented with a crash to death ratio. What’s the problem? Moped riders are not required to take a motorcycle driver’s test. Anyone of the right age, with a valid driver’s … Read More »

What’s a good way to get rid of unwanted pounds? Walk it off. If you’re the size of an elephant, or just feel like one sometimes, take a tip from real elephants and walk off the fat. That’s what elephants in the Honolulu Zoo did to lose weight. How much? 300 pounds. That may sound … Read More »

Areas on the U.S. mainland may experience earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, heat waves, ice storms, and hurricanes. In Hawaii, we have sharks, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, and an occasional tsunami to replace heat waves and ice storms. As to tsunami’s, there’s good news and bad news. The bad news is that tsunami waves aim their way to … Read More »

There are times when we’re out shopping that I feel I’m contributing to the economic recovery all by my lonesome. When it comes to shopping at the mall, it’s location, location, location. Our mall of choice is Ala Moana Center. Why? Location. It’s down the street. The mall of second choice is Pearlridge Center in … Read More »

Chances are good that if you like big, meaty, juicy burgers, you’ll like Teddy’s Bigger Burgers in Honolulu burgers are bigger. You’ll pay a little more for the privilege of a bigger burger. The place carries a 50′s motif with soft drinks, milk shakes, thick fries, and plenty of combo burgers that combine local ingredients … Read More »

If you haven’t been to Waikiki recently, you’re in for a surprise. Take a drive down Kalakaua to see all the sand along the beach. It’s not just a few mounds of sand. It’s a few mountains of sand. The beach in Waikiki is getting a facelift. Parked offshore is a dredging boat which is … Read More »