Category Archives: General

Why Is Volcanic Soil Good For Farming?

Five volcanoes created the Big Island and their eruptions continue to form the land today. While lava and ash can be highly destructive it also makes for some of the most fertile soil in the world.  Plants spring up from … Continue reading

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Microsoft Flight Simulator of the Big Island

Want to soar across the skies above Hawaii? Microsoft Game Studios recently announced its new PC game Flight will allow players to fly through a realistic virtual world based on the Big Island. Players will have the freedom to test … Continue reading

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Big Island Jazz and Blues Society Presents Maria Muldaur

Remember that 70s hit Midnight at the Oasis?  It was made famous by Maria Mulder.  And guess what?  She’s coming to the Big Island.  On Saturday, February 4th, Maria Mulder will be preforming at the Hilo Elks Lodge at 6:30 … Continue reading

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Bridging The Gap

With the US economy in a slump more and more people are looking for ways to reinvent themselves and find new careers. Luckily, Hawaii First Federal Credit Union has its eyes on the community and recently opened its second Community … Continue reading

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Spotlight Deborah Au

With the 2011 Realtor Awards right around the corner we thought it was appropriate to spotlight Deborah Au, who was the recipient of the 2010 “Realtor of the Year Award” Deborah joined the MacArthur and Company |Sotheby’s International Realty team … Continue reading

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Filming Hawaii Five-O In O’ahu

Are you a fan of the new Hawaii Five-0?  Would you like to visit the locations where the hit series is currently being filmed? Why not plan your Hawaiian vacation so you can check out the celebrities at work while … Continue reading

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Direct Flights From Shanghai to Honolulu

For years Hawaii has been trying to attract Chinese tourists to the islands, but the lack of direct flights always made flying here a chore. Starting August 9, 2011 all that will change. China Eastern Airlines will begin flying nonstop … Continue reading

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Big Island Self-Sufficiency ‘Check List’

Big Island Self-Sufficiency ‘Check List.’ While you’re busy considering check lists, and to round up our trio of green and self-sufficient Big Island Hawaii real estate listings, consider this checklist. o    Solar Power System o    Water Catchmentand Storage o    Water … Continue reading

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晴耕雨読 – ‘Seiko Udoku’ – ‘Farm When It’s Sunny, Read When It Rains.’

晴耕雨読 – ‘Seiko Udoku’ – ‘Farm When It’s Sunny, Read When It Rains.’ Eight miles outside Waimea on the Big Island Hawaii is Waikoekoe, once favored by King Lunalio and, for the same reasons you will succumb to the delights … Continue reading

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