808Talk Hawaii » News http://www.808talk.com Podcast/Vodcast/Blog/News - Sharing Aloha With The World - Hawaii Vacations, News, Views, Travel Tips, Events, Music and Culture Through Online Radio Blogging Sat, 17 May 2008 08:32:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 en Ho’omaika’i ‘Ana 2008 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards Finalists http://www.808talk.com/2008/05/11/congrats-to-the-2008-na-hoku-hanohano-awards-finalist/ http://www.808talk.com/2008/05/11/congrats-to-the-2008-na-hoku-hanohano-awards-finalist/#comments Sun, 11 May 2008 16:30:41 +0000 V.Brown http://www.808talk.com/2008/05/11/congrats-to-the-2008-na-hoku-hanohano-awards-finalist/ SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "Ho’omaika’i ‘Ana 2008 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards Finalists", url: "http://www.808talk.com/2008/05/11/congrats-to-the-2008-na-hoku-hanohano-awards-finalist/" });

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“The Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards are Hawaii’s version of the Grammy Music Awards. They are held on an annual basis each Spring. The Hōkū awards were created in 1978 by Krash Kealoha and are currently being presented by the Hawaiian Academy of Recording Arts (HARA).

The Favorite Entertainer of the year is voted on by the public. Ballots are distributed through record stores and radio stations in Hawaii a week prior to the awards. Members of the Hawaiian Music industry vote on all other categories except for the technical categories. The technical categories are voted on by local resident recording artists, studio technicians, engineers, producers, writers, graphic artists, liner note annotators and others with local recording credit.

The award ceremonies are broadcast on television throughout Hawaii. Some the groups and artists that have received the most Hoku awards over the years include the Brothers Cazimero, the Makaha Sons, Keali’i Reichel, Melveen Leed, and the Peter Moon Band.“

Source: History of the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards

Keola Donaghy who is a member of the HARA Board of Governors, has the 2008 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Final Ballot posted at Nahenahe.Net. If you take a look you’ll notice many familiar names that have been featured on 808Talk (Mighty J, Darin Leong, Keali’i Reichel, I.A., O-Shen, Opihi Pickers, Afatia) as well as many other friends and favorites of 808Talk (King Kekai, John Cruz, Barefoot Natives, Katchafire).

For those of you living in Hawaii, you can stop by any Borders and cast your vote for “Favorite Entertainer of the Year” and let your voice be heard. If you’re an actual Hōkū voting member and need some help making your decision this year, Bran Da Icon has made his personal picks available on his MySpace Blog and says you can just copy his picks…LOL.

Featured video is a clip from the 2007 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards when Henry Kapono took home the “Rock Album of the Year.”

We at 808Talk extend our congratulations (ho’omaika’i ‘ana) to all the 2008 finalists!

Be sure and check back for a future update for the complete list of winners from the 2008 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards.

Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards
Tuesday June 17, 2008
Hawaii Convention Center
Cost: Members - $75.00 / Non-Members - $85.00
808-593-9424
http://www.nahokuhanohano.org

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“In Hawaii, May Day is also known as Lei Day, and is normally set aside as a day to celebrate island culture in general and native Hawaiian culture in particular. While it was invented by a poet and a local newspaper columnist in the 1920s, it has since been adopted by state and local government as well as by the residents, and has taken on a sense of general spring celebration there. The first Lei Day was proposed in 1927 in Honolulu. Leonard “Red” and Ruth Hawk composed “May Day is Lei Day in Hawai’i,” the traditional holiday song. Originally it was a contemporary fox trot, later rearranged as the Hawaiian hula song performed today.“

More:
Lei Day In Hawaii
May Day Wiki
Honolulu Sets Out To Create Worlds Longest Lei
Honolulu Lei Day Celebration
Don Blanding (One of the original founders of Lei Day)

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“A Native Hawaiian group that advocates sovereignty locked the gates of a historic palace in downtown Honolulu on Wednesday, saying it would carry out the business of what it considers the legitimate government of the islands.

State deputy sheriffs weren’t allowing anyone else to enter Iolani Palace grounds as unarmed security guards from the Hawaiian Kingdom Government group blocked all gates to the palace, which is adjacent to the state Capitol.“

Source: The Associated Press

UPDATE: Sen. Will Espero Wants Answers On How Palace Takeover Occurred

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]]> http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/30/native-hawaiians-take-iolani-palace/feed/ Colt Brennan Once A Warrior Now A Redskin http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/27/colt-brennan-once-a-warrior-now-a-redskin/ http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/27/colt-brennan-once-a-warrior-now-a-redskin/#comments Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:58:09 +0000 V.Brown http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/27/colt-brennan-once-a-warrior-now-a-redskin/ SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "Colt Brennan Once A Warrior Now A Redskin", url: "http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/27/colt-brennan-once-a-warrior-now-a-redskin/" });

]]> Colt Brennan, the star quarterback of last years 12-0 WAC Champion UH Warriors, was the only Warrior selected in the two day 2008 NFL Draft and is the first UH quarterback drafted since Rafael Cherry was selected by Washington in the fifth round of the 1985 Draft. During the draft Brennan admitted to feeling “bummed” as he watched quarterback after quarterback become selected. When he finally got the call Brennan said “It was an awesome feeling, a really good feeling.” Four other Warriors signed free-agent contracts with teams today after not being selected in the draft.

“Former University of Hawai`i record setting quarterback Colt Brennan was selected in the sixth round of the NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins. Brennan was the only Warrior selected in the two-day, seven-round draft which was conducted at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Brennan was the 20th pick in the sixth round (186th overall) and one of three Redskins picks in that round. The NCAA’s all-time touchdown passes leader (131) finished third in this year’s Heisman Trophy race. Brennan led UH to an undefeated (12-0) regular season and trip to the Allstate Sugar Bowl, the school’s first Bowl Championship Series appearance.

Brennan finished his career with a total of 31 NCAA records under his belt and the most prolific passer in school, WAC, and arguably NCAA history. He finished third all-time in career passing yards (14,193) and second in total offense (14,740) and passing efficiency (167.6).

Brennan is the first UH quarterback drafted since Rafael Cherry was selected by Washington in the fifth round of the 1985 Draft. Although a quarterback in college, Cherry played defensive back for the Redskins. Larry Arnold was the last UH signal caller to be drafted and play that position in the NFL (1970 by Los Angeles Rams).

The Irvine, Calif., native continues the UH tradition of quarterbacks playing in the professional ranks. Timmy Chang, the NCAA’s all-time passing yardage leader, is currently playing the Canadian Football League. Nick Rolovich and Dan Robinson were free agent signees for several NFL teams. “

Source: Honolulu Advertiser & UH Athletics Department

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]]> http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/27/colt-brennan-once-a-warrior-now-a-redskin/feed/ Katchafire Coming To Aloha Bash 08 http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/08/katchafire-coming-to-aloha-bash-08/ http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/08/katchafire-coming-to-aloha-bash-08/#comments Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:25:23 +0000 V.Brown http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/08/katchafire-coming-to-aloha-bash-08/ SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "Katchafire Coming To Aloha Bash 08", url: "http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/08/katchafire-coming-to-aloha-bash-08/" });

]]> Katchafire set to perform LIVE at the 2008 Aloha Bash held annually at the University of Hawaii Andrews Amphitheater. Also performing are Kawao and one of Hawaii’s premier bands, the Opihi Pickers in one of their last public shows. Special apprearances by Ten Feet and Kaipo. Tickets on sale NOW at the Campus Center Ticket, Information and ID office.

More Info: http://phpurl.com/9l

Video: Katchafire “Love Letter”

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]]> http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/08/katchafire-coming-to-aloha-bash-08/feed/ 2008 Merrie Monarch Results http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/06/2008-merrie-monarch-results/ http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/06/2008-merrie-monarch-results/#comments Mon, 07 Apr 2008 01:20:04 +0000 V.Brown http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/06/2008-merrie-monarch-results/ SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "2008 Merrie Monarch Results", url: "http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/06/2008-merrie-monarch-results/" });

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“The Merrie Monarch Festival is a domestic non-profit organization registered with the State of Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

Begun forty-five years ago by the Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce and continued by the private Merrie Monarch Festival community organization, the major purpose of the festival is the perpetuation, preservation, and promotion of the art of hula and the Hawaiian culture through education. The festival is considered the world’s premier forum for people of all ages to display their skills and knowledge of the art of ancient and modern hula.“

With the conclusion of the 45th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival (2008) congratulations are extended to:

2008 Miss Aloha Hula:
Kalimakuhilani Akemi Kalamanamana Suganuma of Keolalaulani Halau ‘Olapa O Laka

2008 Overall Winner:
Hula Halau ‘O Kamuela (Wahine)

Featured video is Hula Halau ‘O Kamuela from the 40th Merrie Monarch Festival in which they also won overall.

Links:
45th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival
The Official Merrie Monarch Festival Website
Merrie Monarch Festival Wiki
Merrie Monarch Journal by Wanda Adams
808Talk Episode #46 - Merrie Monarch Festival
Miss Aloha Hula 2008 Slideshow
Hula Kahiko 2008 Slideshow

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]]> http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/06/2008-merrie-monarch-results/feed/ Jason Mraz Returning To Hawaii http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/04/jason-mraz-returning-to-hawaii/ http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/04/jason-mraz-returning-to-hawaii/#comments Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:30:06 +0000 V.Brown http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/04/jason-mraz-returning-to-hawaii/ SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "Jason Mraz Returning To Hawaii", url: "http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/04/jason-mraz-returning-to-hawaii/" });

]]> Jason Mraz, who last performed in Hawaii in 2005 will be returning to Hawaii for two concerts in May. The first will be May 1st at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center and the second will be on May 2nd at the Blaisdell Concert Hall on Oahu.

For those who have not yet heard of Jason Mraz, you’re in for a treat. His single “I’m Yours” is just a sample of the awesome sounds of Mraz. In fact the song is so popular that local band Ten Feet has recorded a version that’s now getting airplay and set to release on their new album.

More About Jason Mraz:
http://www.jasonmraz.com

Tickets Now On Sale:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/849358

UPDATE 4/8/08: SOLD OUT Jason Mraz concert on May 2nd forces venue to move from the Blaisdell Concert Hall to the Waikiki Shell http://phpurl.com/9s

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]]> http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/04/jason-mraz-returning-to-hawaii/feed/ ATA Airlines Discontinues All Operations http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/03/ata-airlines-discontinues-all-operations/ http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/03/ata-airlines-discontinues-all-operations/#comments Fri, 04 Apr 2008 03:59:55 +0000 V.Brown http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/03/ata-airlines-discontinues-all-operations/ SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "ATA Airlines Discontinues All Operations", url: "http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/03/ata-airlines-discontinues-all-operations/" });

]]> Just days after interisland carrier Aloha Airlines announced discontinuing all operations which affected hundreds of local Hawaii travelers, ATA has followed with an announcement of closure that came overnight and just one day after filing for bankruptcy also. ATA had agreed to help stranded Aloha Airlines passengers who were feeling the fallout from the closure of that airline, but now those stranded passengers in Hawaii will have to once again look for help from other carriers to continue on with their travels to and from Hawaii.

“After filing for Chapter 11 on April 2, 2008 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Indianapolis, IN, ATA Airlines has discontinued all operations and cancelled all current and future flights. Following the loss of a key contract for our military charter business, it became impossible for ATA to continue operations. Unfortunately, we were not in a position to provide our customers or others with advance notice.“

ATA Airlines: http://www.ata.com

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]]> http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/03/ata-airlines-discontinues-all-operations/feed/ GO! And Hawaiian To Help Aloha Ticket Holders http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/02/go-and-hawaiian-to-help-aloha-ticket-holders/ http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/02/go-and-hawaiian-to-help-aloha-ticket-holders/#comments Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:11:40 +0000 V.Brown http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/02/go-and-hawaiian-to-help-aloha-ticket-holders/ SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "GO! And Hawaiian To Help Aloha Ticket Holders", url: "http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/02/go-and-hawaiian-to-help-aloha-ticket-holders/" });

]]> The recent shutdown of Aloha Airlines is causing passenger inconveniences and disruptions in travel plans to both Interisland and West Coast travel. The remaining two major local airlines GO! and Hawaiian are trying their best to accommodate Aloha Airlines ticket holders by offering discounted fares and standby, space available, for no fee on the date of original travel. If you are an Aloha Airlines ticket holder, be sure and contact the travel agent you originally purchased your tickets from and/or visit GO! Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines to learn more about the special accommodations they are providing for an additional time to Aloha customers. In addition GO! Airlines plans to increase Interisland service today (Wednesday April 2, 2008) to meet the demand left by the shutdown of Aloha Airlines.

More details:
http://starbulletin.com/2008/04/02/news/story05.html

GO! Airlines: http://www.iflygo.com
Hawaiian Airlines: http://www.hawaiianair.com

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]]> http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/02/go-and-hawaiian-to-help-aloha-ticket-holders/feed/ Aloha Airlines Is No Longer Operating http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/01/aloha-airlines-is-no-longer-operating/ http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/01/aloha-airlines-is-no-longer-operating/#comments Wed, 02 Apr 2008 03:57:27 +0000 V.Brown http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/01/aloha-airlines-is-no-longer-operating/ SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "Aloha Airlines Is No Longer Operating", url: "http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/01/aloha-airlines-is-no-longer-operating/" });

]]> “Aloha Airlines Is No Longer Operating” was the message that appeared on the “people’s airline” website today after serving Hawaii for 61 years. Flight 261 which touched down at Honolulu International Airport yesterday, was the final regularly scheduled passenger flight for Aloha.

“Those arriving at Honolulu Airport on the final flight were treated as returning heroes, as dozens of ramp workers waved and cheered when the Boeing 737-200 pulled up to the gate and all aboard received hugs and high-fives from the waiting crowd.”

This comes after Aloha Airlines recently filed for bankruptcy.

More info:
http://www.alohaairlines.com
http://phpurl.com/81
http://phpurl.com/82

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]]> http://www.808talk.com/2008/04/01/aloha-airlines-is-no-longer-operating/feed/ Aloha Airlines Files Bankruptcy, Blames Discount-Carrier GO! http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/21/aloha-airlines-files-bankruptcy-blames-discount-carrier-go/ http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/21/aloha-airlines-files-bankruptcy-blames-discount-carrier-go/#comments Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:33:57 +0000 V.Brown http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/21/aloha-airlines-files-bankruptcy-blames-discount-carrier-go/ SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "Aloha Airlines Files Bankruptcy, Blames Discount-Carrier GO!", url: "http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/21/aloha-airlines-files-bankruptcy-blames-discount-carrier-go/" });

]]> Aloha Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in the past four years blaming the high cost of fuel and the continuing, what it calls illegal, airfare war brought on by Mesa Air Group’s inter-island carrier GO! Airlines.

“It is a travesty and a tragedy that the illegal actions of a competitor and other factors completely beyond our control have forced us to take this action,” said David A. Banmiller, Aloha’s president and CEO.

Aloha stated that all current operations will continue as normal during the bankruptcy and is informing customers that they should see no day to day changes or adverse affects to prices, mileage or departure and arrival times as long as the courts allow them to operate during the bankruptcy.

In 2004 employees of Aloha Airlines gave up close to a quarter of their pay in concessions and terminated the pension plan for three of it’s four unions to help ease the bankruptcy burden.

For more details: Aloha Airlines

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]]> http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/21/aloha-airlines-files-bankruptcy-blames-discount-carrier-go/feed/ Princess Ka’iulani Filming Begins With Outrage http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/20/princess-kaiulani-filming-begins-with-outrage/ http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/20/princess-kaiulani-filming-begins-with-outrage/#comments Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:28:00 +0000 V.Brown http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/20/princess-kaiulani-filming-begins-with-outrage/ SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "Princess Ka’iulani Filming Begins With Outrage", url: "http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/20/princess-kaiulani-filming-begins-with-outrage/" });

]]> Just a few weeks ago filming for a new movie about the life of Princess Ka’iulani began in Honolulu with further filming to begin in England. The film will star Q’orianka Kilcher, who co-starred as Pocahontas in the 2005 film “The New World”, and 12-year-old Kaimana Pa’aluhi of Oahu as Princess Ka’iulani.

Only days into the filming and already it’s drawing the attention of small groups who are outraged at the movie’s proposed title “Barbarian Princess” which was changed last weekend in an effort to ease tensions. The $9 million film now is titled “The Last Princess.” Other complaints include the use of ‘Iolani Palace as a filming location, non-Hawaiian actors portraying Hawaiians and the believed to be non-Hawaiian interpretation by English director Marc Forby of the life of Ka’iulani.

The setting of the movie begins in 1888, as the Hawaiian kingdom faces the threat of civil war and Princess Ka’iulani travels to England for safety. After Hawai’i’s overthrow in 1893, the princess returned to Hawai’i to seek restoration of the monarchy.

Read more about “The Last Princess”
http://phpurl.com/7q
http://phpurl.com/7r

Princess Victoria Kawekiu Lunalilo Kalaninuiahilapalapa Kaʻiulani Cleghorn
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Kaiulani

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]]> http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/20/princess-kaiulani-filming-begins-with-outrage/feed/ QB Tyler Graunke Back With The UH Warriors http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/19/qb-tyler-graunke-back-with-the-uh-warriors/ http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/19/qb-tyler-graunke-back-with-the-uh-warriors/#comments Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:15:16 +0000 V.Brown http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/19/qb-tyler-graunke-back-with-the-uh-warriors/ SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "QB Tyler Graunke Back With The UH Warriors", url: "http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/19/qb-tyler-graunke-back-with-the-uh-warriors/" });

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“The glory, the fame, the record breaking numbers, two years ago it was all his for the taking.

Tyler Graunke was Hawaii’s next quarterback, but instead of sealing the legacy. He watched from the bench as Colt Brennan became Colt Brennan.“

With Colt now gone, Graunke was set to take his turn as the starting QB for the University of Hawaii, but that went downhill again with his recent suspension and then reinstatement.

Graunke now has to once again prove he is worthy for the #1 spot and to this day, he continues to wait his turn…we shall see what August 30th, 2008 will bring. Will Graunke take center stage?

#6 Tyler Graunke | QB

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]]> http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/19/qb-tyler-graunke-back-with-the-uh-warriors/feed/ Honolulu High Capacity Transit System http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/17/honolulu-high-capacity-transit-system/ http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/17/honolulu-high-capacity-transit-system/#comments Tue, 18 Mar 2008 02:48:12 +0000 V.Brown http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/17/honolulu-high-capacity-transit-system/ SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "Honolulu High Capacity Transit System", url: "http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/17/honolulu-high-capacity-transit-system/" });

]]> The Honolulu High Capacity Transit campaign is underway to bring a solution to the traffic congestion on the island of Oahu. Last month the transit panel decided on steel wheel technology for the Honolulu rail system. Panel members said steel wheel on steel rail was the best out of four technology possibilities for Honolulu primarily because of its reliability as demonstrated on other systems throughout the country. Currently open public discussions are being held, notices in the local newspapers are being published and radio and television spots are being aired to bring awareness and obtain feedback from the public. There is now a website setup by the City and County of Honolulu which serves to answer questions and document the progress of the project.

For more information visit the project website at http://www.honolulutransit.org or watch some of the information videos below. Also feel free to post your comments below regarding this project.


Honolulu on the Move


Honolulu HCT Alternatives


Honolulu HCT Nimitz Station

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]]> http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/17/honolulu-high-capacity-transit-system/feed/ My Baby Our Baby Launches In Honolulu http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/13/my-baby-our-baby-launches-in-honolulu/ http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/13/my-baby-our-baby-launches-in-honolulu/#comments Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:32:48 +0000 V.Brown http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/13/my-baby-our-baby-launches-in-honolulu/ SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "My Baby Our Baby Launches In Honolulu", url: "http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/13/my-baby-our-baby-launches-in-honolulu/" });

]]> My Baby Our Baby, LLC announces the launch of their flagship website, MyBabyOurBaby.com; a free, collaborative scrapbooking service that makes it possible to document memories of your children as experienced by the parents, friends or the family members.

“Traditional scrapbooking methods are really focused too much on the experience of the parents,” says Co-Founder Ray Hernandez. “In real life your friends and family often end up with more photos of your kids than you do over the years.” With the continued popularity of digital cameras and cell-phone cameras, there is always a camera available, and children are a favorite of many amateur photographers. Most of these photos will never see the light of day, and will remain stored on a memory card, or eventually be deleted. MyBabyOurBaby.com aims to change that, bringing those photographs together as part of a single keepsake for the child.

MyBabyOurBaby.com allows the controller of a book to invite all of their close friends and family to not only share in these precious moments of the child, but to contribute their own memories as well. With everyone able to help share memories, users will start to discover things they didn’t even know about their own children.

Once the memories are captured, MyBabyOurBaby.com offers a variety of professionally designed book themes so that every memory looks as good as possible.

For additional information about My Baby Our Baby, contact Ray Hernandez or visit www.mybabyourbaby.com.

About MyBabyOurBaby.com

Several years ago, the founders of MyBabyOurBaby found themselves surrounded by friends and colleagues embarking upon the wild journey known as parenthood. Labeled “Internet guys” by everyone they knew, Beau and Ray were constantly being asked to help with “doing online stuff” so the many new parents in their lives could show off their brand new, little people.

Then Ray had a stroke of genius (which he’ll tell you is a pretty common occurrence): Why not just create one web site where everyone can capture memories and easily share them with friends and family? Proving that chronic laziness can result in giant leaps for mankind, the two “Internet guys” quickly realized that creating one really awesome site would mean they wouldn’t have to keep creating new sites for every newborn baby they met.

Born in 2006, the idea for MyBabyOurBaby grew, slowly at first, from a casual project between two friends into the fully functional, feature-rich service you see today. Today, MyBabyOurBaby allows its members to showcase their memories in an interactive, collaborative space that grows and changes right along with the kids that are its inspiration.

The focus has been – and always will be – to help parents collect as many memories as possible in one safe, easy-to-use location that they can share with family and friends.

Save Share and Discover New Memories of Your Children

Read The Review of My Baby Our Baby over at Mashable.com

Contact:
Ray Hernandez, Co-Founder and Creative Genius
My Baby Our Baby
808-341-5330
http://www.mybabyourbaby.com

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]]> http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/13/my-baby-our-baby-launches-in-honolulu/feed/ Sean Kingston FINALLY Coming To Hawaii http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/09/sean-kingston-finally-coming-to-hawaii/ http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/09/sean-kingston-finally-coming-to-hawaii/#comments Sun, 09 Mar 2008 19:24:19 +0000 V.Brown http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/09/sean-kingston-finally-coming-to-hawaii/ SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "Sean Kingston FINALLY Coming To Hawaii", url: "http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/09/sean-kingston-finally-coming-to-hawaii/" });

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“Various promoters on Oahu have tried – and failed – to get Sean Kingston in concert since his debut single, “Beautiful Girls,” dropped last year.

But it’s Maui’s All Access Entertainment that appears to have a lock on the teenage toaster, with an announcement earlier today that he would play the Maui Arts and Cultural Center on March 30.

“He’s on his way to Japan, that’s how we’re catching him,” said All Access spokesman AZD. “We just signed everything last week.”

Kingston will be joined by frequent Hawaii visitor Collie Buddz for a single show, with little hope for a second night in Honolulu…“

Source: Honolulu Star-Bulletin

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]]> http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/09/sean-kingston-finally-coming-to-hawaii/feed/ 50 Cent & G-Unit Return To Honolulu http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/09/50-cent-g-unit-return-to-honolulu/ http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/09/50-cent-g-unit-return-to-honolulu/#comments Sun, 09 Mar 2008 19:09:33 +0000 V.Brown http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/09/50-cent-g-unit-return-to-honolulu/ SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "50 Cent & G-Unit Return To Honolulu", url: "http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/09/50-cent-g-unit-return-to-honolulu/" });

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“50 Cent, the controversial rapper whose violent past has often eclipsed his music, will return to Honolulu for a concert at 7:30 p.m. March 28 at Blaisdell Arena.

The gig also features local R&B singer Afatia, who will test his marketability in the blues and hip-hop mainstream.

G Unit, a group in 50 Cent’s recording stable, also is on the bill.

50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis James Jackson III, previously performed at Blaisdell in 2003, after the release of his first album, “Get Rich Or Die Tryin’.” At the time, the brevity of his 45-minute-long set caused some complaints.

This time, said show presenter Misty Tufono of Tihati Productions, one of the partners promoting the show, 50 will concertize for an hour, minimum. At least, that’s the plan…“

Source: Honolulu Advertiser

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]]> http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/09/50-cent-g-unit-return-to-honolulu/feed/ March Events On Kaua’i http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/07/march-events-on-kauai/ http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/07/march-events-on-kauai/#comments Sat, 08 Mar 2008 06:28:55 +0000 V.Brown http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/07/march-events-on-kauai/ SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "March Events On Kaua’i", url: "http://www.808talk.com/2008/03/07/march-events-on-kauai/" });

]]> Check out the many upcoming Kaua’i events for the month of March! If you’re planning to visit the Garden Isle this month be sure and visit the Garden Island Arts Council (GIAC) for more info on some wonderful events.

More:http://www.gardenislandarts.org/news/?p=65

Go to www.gardenislandarts.org/news for UPCOMING 2008 Arts & Culture Calendar or email giac@hawaiilink.net to get listing in advance.

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]]> As you can tell the site is completely new here at 808Talk with two new added categories (news and blog) and in addition to the audio podcast feed and the video podcast feed, you can also subscribe to our “All Content” feed which will contain everything (audio+video+blog+news) as an all in one feed. Consider this the bonus feed to get your full dose of the “Insider Guide To Hawaii” because as you can tell, we are “More than just a podcast…” and thats a good thing to give you a full dose of Hawaii. Let us know what you think of our new change and if you knew how to contact us before, then you’re still in the know so no worries. For those who are new to 808Talk Hawaii, you can find out the many ways to contact us and a little more about us at our “About” page.

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