Many people believe Konawaena High School is remarkable. At my school we have access to the stadium field with an all-weather track, the basketball gym, the baseball and softball field, and even a large pool. Konawaena is located in Kealakekua, Hi on the slopes of Hualalai mountain. We call this area “mauka”. Mauka is Hawaiian for the mountain side of the road in context of direction.…
Some people form crazy, dangerous actions when undertaking a mission. Take Farah Ahmedi, for example, she climbed an enormous mountain on a prosthetic leg to reach freedom and safety. Annie Johnson built a whole business out of a bad situation that happened with her husband. Rikki-Tikki fought off dangerous cobras to save his new family. Though these people were all different and in different circumstances, they each took on a mission to survive.…
Sakura Japanese restaurant 10. What does Nigiri means? it means that the fish is served on a pad of rice 11. Where is the…
Born on October 27, 1940, in the South Bronx, New York, John Gotti would face run-ins with the law several times, including a four-year prison term for manslaughter, before becoming head of the Gambino crime family. Nicknamed "Teflon Don" for his ability to remain free, Gotti was eventually convicted on multiple criminal counts and sentenced to life in prison. He died on June 10, 2002. (1940-2002)…
I found this Yakudoshi party fun and very informative celebration (not to mention the great meal my wife and I had). I had an idea of the different types or the variety of food the Japanese culture has to offer, however, I think the most valuable lessons here were learning about the culture. I was fortunate enough to hear how the older generation and the younger generation view the practice of Yakudoshi, compare their views on food, hear and learn about some Japanese etiquettes (especially in the use of chopsticks as I described it in the discussion experience below), and hear their views on interracial marriage. Although the young Japanese couple had a hard time convincing their children to consume some of their meal, watching the young…
Witnessing firsthand the struggle of immigrants wanting to live the American dream suffering from domestic violence herself Dolores Janney Rivera Saavedra artistically known as “Jenni Rivera” or “La Diva De La Banda”. Though known for her extraordinary talent jenni changed the way the way society looks at the Banda/norteno/corrido genre by starting from the bottom and making her way to the top. Dominating her musical careers and in her music speaking for the women who do not have a voice, telling about her struggles to be able to get to the top and how anyone can overcome these same struggles as well. Overcoming her struggles made her the unbreakable women everyone knows that falls and gets up every single time. Jenni Rivera born July 2, 1969- December 9, 2012 “…
Sangin, Afghanistan is a graveyard for U.S troops and Allied forces. From 2009 to 2012 no other district in Afghanistan has claimed more lives of coalition forces than the Sangin district. The United States and British troops combined have lost over 162 service members while being deployed to the area.…
The Hawaiian islands were first discovered hundreds of years ago by Polynesians, the first Hawaiians. The first Hawaiians had their own unique set of laws called the kapu, and their own land system called the ahupua’a. When Kamehameha was still a young man, he was trained as a warrior and learned the ways of a chief. Many years later, he became the first person to unify, or become king of all 8 Hawaiian Islands, all because he was an effective leader. Kamehameha was an effective leader because he was able to adapt to new ideas, he cared for his people, and because he was brave.…
Kimo Mahi is He is originally from Hawaii, where he gets his larger than life, laid back personality. He is married with two children, Ella and Kakowa, and met his wife when she was student teaching in his classroom. His family is a priority in his life and is one of the main reasons he continues to develop his professional life. Kimo earned his bachelor’s degree from Linfield College with a major in Athletic Training, and then attended Oregon State University to receive his master’s degree in teaching. He then became a certified athletic trainer at Sprague High School in Salem, Oregon along with teaching at a local middle school as a health teacher.…
The word okonomiyaki means “grilled as you like it”. It is like a pancake, and you can put a mixture of anything on it. Okonomiyaki is eaten as breakfast, lunch and dinner. Another food is mochi. Mochi is a common treat in Japan, usually eaten as a snack.…
The last unifier Tokugawa Ieyasu was born in 1543 to a minor warlord in Okazaki. He grew up in a time of great chaos and disorder in Japan (the Sengoku period, he was forced to spend most of his childhood as a hostage of the Imagawa clan. Ieyasu received military and political training from the Imagawa family and became a military leader. He allied himself with two senior leaders firstly with Oda Nobunaga and later on with Toyotomi Hideyoshi. In 1600 Ieyasu became known as the most powerful feudal lord in the country and defeated his biggest rival for power, Ishida Mitsunari at the battle of Sekigahara.…
Hawaii has everything: beautiful beaches, amazing sunsets, world-class hospitality, and the list goes on. Unfortunately, the one thing you can’t find in Hawaii is authentic Japanese miso soup unless you know the one place to look for this old-world delicacy. Ma'ona Musubi, located in the heart of downtown Honolulu, HI is a breakfast and lunch restaurant specializing in a variety of Japanese dishes, but perhaps, the most sought-after creation is the miso soup.…
Archaeological findings at Masada does not support the claims made by Josephus, of there being nine hundred and sixty Sicarii that committed mass suicide. As three skeletons were found on the “lower terrace of the northern palace and twenty-five in a cave on the southern slope of the cliff” and no other remains have been found. However, it would seem that Josephus claims, maybe true as the excavation conducted at Masada have found that new structure were constructed, as well as alternation done to some building at the time the Sicarii took control of Masada. Which would suggest that there were many people living on Masada at the time.…
I am going to have to drive to Phoenix, AZ. I would like to go to Phoenix Az to try some foods I have never had before. I want to try sushi. There is a caterpillar roll that is made out of sushi. I have never tried sushi before and I think that it would be cool to try something new.…
In Bandar Baru area, there are Shunka, Esu Udon House, Shomin Sushi, E-Bento and Niko Niko Onigiri Restaurant. Sushi King Kampar aiming to target on different groups of market. This can reflect from the designation of the variety of foods Sushi King has. For University students and workers, they have their value set meals at affordable prices; while for families, they have their main menu with different types of Japanese cuisine, whereby they can order a-la-carte to share among the family members. Sushi King also has kids meal section in their menu as well.…