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The Pardon of Queen Lili‘uokalani
The pardon of Lili‘uokalani; entire release and restoration of any civil rights by Sanford B. Dole, President of the Republic of the Hawaiian Islands. October 23, 1896.
On January 17, 1893 the “Citizens Committee of Public Safety” backed by United States marines from the U.S.S. Boston, carried out a Coup d’État against the Sovereign Queen Lili‘uokalani. They proclaimed a Provisional...
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Kame'eiamoku and Kamanawa escort the young...
Kapu twin brothers Kame’eiamoku and Kamanawa escort the young Kiwala’o to see King Kahekili at his compound in Wailuku, Maui to ask for clemency. (Ruling Chiefs, P. 88) Kalaniopu’u of Hawai’i Island was constantly engaged in warfare with Kahekili of Maui. In one infamous campaign he sails for Maui with his numerous hosts, including a particular specialized...
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The Navigator - Kahuna Kilo Hoku
A canoe navigator of ancient Hawai’i aboard a sailing canoe at sunset, the stars of the northern constellation of the Big Dipper in the darkening sky. He wears a pendant of polished pearl shell, a metaphor for “star” because of its luster, suspended by a necklace of strands of finely braided hair of ancestors, treasured for its mana. Over an underwrap of tapa he wears a fine...
LUA Partners with EMA
We are happy to announce a new partnership with the Environmental Media Association, a group that uses the power of the entertainment industry to promote awareness about a myriad of environmental issues. In addition to creating celebrity-driven eco-focused events and working with filmmakers to incorporate eco-friendly messages into...
Being Tim Devane: Start-Up Sales →
A great writeup by Tim Devane, Head of Sales at Bit.ly and a close friend of ours.
Tim helped open the doors to the NYC Tech Scene for us. He highlights some points we are currently dealing with as an enterprise software company focusing on optimizing the user experience for our initial testers. A great read:
tdevane:
We’ve all been reading that the current tech period we’re in is more...
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Council of Chiefs-Herb Kawainui Kane
Chiefs discuss tactics before leading their commoners into battle.
The man at right holds a weapon inset with shark teeth (lei o mano).Around his waist is a belly protector of strong matting decorated with feathers. He also holds a throwing spear (ihe). The man facing him holds a stone headed club (newa). Long lances and wooden daggers (pahoa) are seen.
As Captain Cook’s men learned...
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We Do Things a Little Slower on Moloka'i...
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Hand to Hand By Brooke Kapukuniahi Parker
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“Steve Jobs Resigns: End of an Era. Thanks for thinking outside the box.”
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The Secret Night Voyage of Kamehameha III
In 1794 Captain Vancouver and Hawaii’s King Kamehameha agreed upon a treaty that could have brought Hawai’i into the British Empire. The treaty was never ratified, and an 1810 letter from Kamehameha to King George III makes it clear that he interpreted the agreement as one of free association, not cession. But the friendship between Kamehameha and Vancouver was honored in Hawaiian...
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