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Hawaii Making Waves In Financing Clean Energy
by Jessica Feingold

Pilates Training Center Hawaii in Kailua, click or call (808) 261-9519 for more information.

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TPMS, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, is an electronic system to monitor the air pressure inside a tire.
Why Is TPMS Necessary?
To help drivers recognize the importance of tire pressure safety and maintenance, Congress passed the TREAD Act ...continue

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Windward Oahu
One of the most beautiful places on the island, it stretches from Makapu’u Point to Kahalu’u. Our Windward Coast is a stretch of beaches that are both beautiful and rich in culture and history.
The Windward side offers amazing things to do and see with great places to eat, fantastic shopping, exciting activities and all the services you could need nestled away in the foothills of the majestic Ko’olau Mountain Range.

5 easy ways to avoid a doctor visit
by Shane Millard

This month we want to help you avoid having to see us! How's that for practical advice? I am well aware that the doctor's office is not a top priority place to visit for most people, and quite frankly some people get down right upset and angry when they get sick and have to visit their healthcare provider. ...continue

Yin and Yang: from Colds to Cancer
by Dr. Daniel Braun
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The truth about e-cigarettes
by Shane Millard
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Nutrition Myths
by Dr. Daniel Braun
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Cold and Flu season is upon us
by Shane Millard
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Weight Loss Do's and Don'ts
by Shane Millard
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Sucessful internet marketing
by R Parenteau

Tatau, The Samoan Art of Oral History, Culture and Religion upon the body Photos by AJ Jaeger Kailua, Oahu

Display ads, like the ads in Kailua 411 Magazine, have been and always will be supplementary, or part of, your overall campaign strategy to drive brand awareness. Their purpose has always been to capture the users' attention and pull them to where the advertiser can provide additional content relating to their brand. ...continue

The 2 very best types of marketing
by R Parenteau
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Home Organization Basics
by Tiare Cowan

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1. The homeowner should start with looking at everything they have and deciding what they want to keep.
2. Sorting:
Keepers: Things you use daily or at least once a week
Maybes: Things you use once a month
Gotta Go: Things you haven't used for 6 months ...continue

Your master bedroom remodel
by Tiare Cowan
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Top 5 Design Trends for Luxury Bathrooms
by Tiare Cowan
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Considering a bathroom remodel?
by Tiare Cowan
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5 design secrets everyone should know
by Tiare Cowan
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Intro dives at Aaron's are your best bet when on Oahu

Kailua Town Party April 2013
by AJ Jaeger, photos AJ Jaeger

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For the 21st year, the Lani-Kailua Outdoor Circle presented the “I Love Kailua Party”. It was a day filled with fun, food, art and friends. And dogs. Lots of dogs. Local businesses, restaurants and Artisans provided a nice distraction from the usual Sunday at the beach. ...continue

the Dangers of Scuba Diving?
by Dave Angelescu

Employees of Kailua businesses... where are we supposed to park?!
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For some time now, all the employees of Kailua businesses have been getting screwed by the Kaneohe Ranch Property Management Company. For some reason the property management company thinks all the employees, full and part time ...continue

Happy New Year, be thankful for the things you don't have, like my neighbor
by R Parenteau
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Kailua 411 Magazine voted BEST Kailua magazine!
by R Parenteau
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real estate trends & property spotlights

Why rent??!
by Lila Marino-Camacho

Why rent, when you may be able to purchase your own home...
For only a bit more than you are paying each month in rent. Check out the chart above. See how much money you could be directing toward a growing investment, which you can use to turn even more dreams into ...continue

You Are Moving!
by Lila Marino-Camacho
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Prepare your house to be sold!
by Lila Marino-Camacho
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Kailua 2012 Real Estate Summary
by Lila Marino-Camacho
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Choosing a home loan
by Lila Marino-Camacho
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The buying process
by Lila Marino-Camacho
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Waltz, Swing, Salsa, Jazz, Hip Hop, Country Western, we have what you need. Contact our Kailua office for more information about learning to dance at Arthur Murray.

Too much fun at Boardriders in April
by AJ Jaeger, photos AJ Jaeger

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AROAR! The Ladies of Kailua and beyond, got a night of some eye candy at BoardRiders Bar.

Usually I think of a sports bar as a place to play some pool, maybe throw a fewdarts, drinking, eating and having fun with friends. The call to attend a Ladies Night with the Island ...continue

Pipe Pro ... Let's GO !!!
by AJ Jaeger, photos AJ Jaeger
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Hamakua Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary
by AJ Jaeger, photos AJ Jaeger
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Pearl Harbor Survivors
by AJ Jaeger, photos AJ Jaeger
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Po'opia Service project- Balancing Preservation and Tourism
by AJ Jaeger, photos AJ Jaeger
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Snorkel adventures in Kailua
by AJ Jaeger, photos AJ Jaeger
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No sharks = No future
by Dave Angelescu, photos Dave Angelescu

The shark is a fascinating creature, surrounded by myth and misconception. To many, sharks symbolize the very essence of ruthlessness, representing the ultimate savages of the natural world. Though many people would rather not intentionally socialize with these fearsome predators of the depths, ...continue

Disaster Dummies
by AJ Jaeger, photos AJ Jaeger

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zane's local finds

Zane at Whole Foods on Wednesday?!
by Zane Lacaden

Public Utility Commission orders on-bill program to finance clean energy.
On February 1, the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC) issued a landmark decision and order to create an on-bill program, very much in line with EDF's recommendations for on-bill repayment (OBR), that will ...continue

Radiant Barrier ... sounds cool
by Nicholas Miller
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High Performance Builder, huh??
by Nicholas Miller
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Historic High Performance
by Nicholas Miller
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Spice up your home
by Nicholas Miller
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The value of Green labels
by Nicholas Miller
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Reiki - It feels like love
by Amy Fonarow

If you have been in Kailua for a period of time, you have most likely met someone who reports that they "do" or "get" Reiki.

What the heck are these people talking about?

Reiki is a gentle hands-on technique ...continue

A bit of Samoa in Hawaii
by AJ Jaeger, Photos AJ Jaeger
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Save our Sharks... Save our Seas
by Dave Angelescu
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Kailua street music
by AJ Jaeger, photos AJ Jaeger
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Prescribing Pilates
by Kari Lyn Hope
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Veterans become Professional Divers in Kailua at Pacific Diving Academy
by Dave Angelescu
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How I found my new favorite store
by Jolene Sesso

This may be a bit "controversial" for me, because I do love helping out the local businesses! Although, when you see a deal... you gotta take it! Am I right?! I feel I am, which is why I am writing this month about Whole Foods in Kailua. Already known worldwide for healthy eating ...continue

Crepes in Kailua
by Zane Lacaden
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Where did you get that Poke?
by Zane Lacaden
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Cheap date night in Kailua!
by Zane Lacaden
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Packin' Em' Fat, Rollin' Em' Tight
by Zane Lacaden
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eat local... by eating what locals eat
by Zane Lacaden
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Leaving the Kailua Foodland just the other day, my eyes wandered across the street to a non-descript little row of shops that I must have looked at a hundred times but never paid attention to. I saw bright colored mannequins in a window display next to the UPS Store and decided I should probably go ...continue

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Hawaii's "Honu" Green Turtles Face Loss of Protections
by Dave Angelescu

Cuddle Fish
by Amy Fonarow

Today's tale is a composite of essentially true events set in an authentic location where the events did not actually happen in a time frame that I have accelerated. Now that that's clear... come on in, the water's fine!

I was enjoying the sunrise on Lanikai Beach and-honestly-fishing for a good ...continue

Acid Hey
by Amy Fonarow
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Polyp Persuasion
by Amy Fonarow
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Bailey Followup - Magic Nights
by Amy Fonarow
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Liquid Assets
by Amy Fonarow
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Shearwater Confessions
by Amy Fonarow, photos Amy Fonarow
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A misguided attempt is underway to remove the Federal protections for Hawaii's green sea turtles. Known commonly by their Hawaiian name, "honu", the Hawaiian green sea turtle represents an important cultural and biological component of Hawaii's ecosystems. ...continue

Tatau, The Samoan Art of Oral History, Culture and Religion upon the body
by AJ Jaeger, Photos AJ Jaeger

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As I was taking some close up photos of the Fire Dancers at the Chief’s Luau last month, I realized these dancers had the authentic tattoos of the Samoan Culture. These weren’t the garden variety type you see on everyone these days. No dragons, chinese characters or swirling letters spelling out the ...continue

Volunteer, make friends, learn things
by AJ Jaeger, Photos AJ Jaeger

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One of the things I love about being able to volunteer my time is the cool places I get to go hang out. So as a volunteer for Hui o Ko'olaupoko on Kaneohe Bay I get the opportunity to meet visitors, share some of the Culture and History of the Bay while also imparting some Environmental Education. Oh, and enjoy the awesomeness of ...continue

Proper Tire Care and Safety
by Jennifer Wilson

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Proper tire care and safety is simple and easy. The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) recommends taking five minutes every month and before every long trip to check your tires, including the spare. Just remember to "Be Tire Smart - Play Your PART: Pressure, Alignment, Rotation, Tread." ...continue

WW II currency in Hawaii
by Vince Vento

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The fires had long been doused, the smoke gone- yet the sight and smell of death and destruction lingered. America had been attacked, and her once mighty Pacific Fleet lay in ruins on the silty bed of Pearl Harbor. A few ships managed to survive, and those would be the nucleus of the forces which ...continue

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How Rose got her Groove back
by Gisella West

Likeke Trail and Waterfall Hike
by Susan Redpath

Reconnecting with dance not only helped Rose Lau get her groove back, but it's reminded her what it's like to be a free and independent woman. At 44 years old and 40 pounds lighter than she was a year ago, Rose now knows the true value of dance in her life.
"I've spent most of my life doing for other people, and I didn't make time ...continue

Due to the genuine majesty of the Koolau range, my eyes are drawn to it wherever I am in Kailua. As our varying daylight and trade wind clouds change their look constantly, it makes for unique viewing any time of day.

To be able to hike underneath the ...continue

A Kailua Beach you may not know
by Susan Redpath
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Ulupu Heiau - a Kailua Treasure
by Susan Redpath
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The Pill Boxes in Kailua
by Susan Redpath
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The old Pali Road in Kailua
by Susan Redpath
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Na Pohaku o Hauwahine
by Susan Redpath
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“Keith! Keith! Answer me. Help someone, my husband isn’t moving!” The only replies
are moans coming through the choking dust. Rolling to my side, I find I can’t stand up.
My leg won’t support me. What happened? “Help me, Please, some one, help me ...”.
Sometime later, a helmeted figure ...continue

The importance of your vehicles scheduled maintenance
by Jennifer Wilson

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Many times when visiting an automotive repair shop people wonder why they leave with a laundry list of items that are suggested and many times believe that the only reasons these items are recommended is take your money. While it is very true that these repair shops are businesses and not ...continue

Kohelepelepe - Koko Crater
by AJ Jaeger, photos AJ Jaeger

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Jutting up 1022’ from the plains of Hawaii Kai is Kohelepelepe, known locally as Koko Crater. One of the larger Tuff volcanoes on our island, it is also relatively young being approximately 30-40,000 years old. As Oahu had already been around for 3 million years or so, fringing reefs had grown around this part of the island. ...continue

Buddhist monks are usually right
or, change and growth at any age
by Tamah Nakamura

I am an American long-term resident of Fukuoka, Japan, teaching at the university level: intercultural communication, gender studies, and second language skills. My husband, Yoshihiro, and I loved Hawaii and spent late winter and summer here many years. Pilates brought me to Kailua ...continue

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Bandeaus are a Bikini Basic
by Ihilani

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Bandeaus, fun, flirty and no tan lines!
Bandeaus are it for a hot, sunny summer. Usually paired with attachable straps we love these bandeaus because they are so versatile! Sometimes with a twist, a clip, or a tie this retro style has many variations with one end result; a strapless look that is ...continue

May 11th
Free concert presented by Windward Choral Society 7:00 pm

May 14th
Free concert presented by Windward Choral Society 7:00 pm

May 19th
I love Hula, 3pm next between Pier 1 and Macy's.

May 24th
Last day of school for Kailua Public schools

May 25th
Kanikapila in Kailua, 4-5:30 Kailua parking garage

May 26th
The Last Sunday Party, 10-5pm
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All month long in April
Farmers Markets

Activewear is for everyday in Kailua
by Lauren Topham

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We are adding free coupons and discounts to our Kailua businesses listing daily!

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Activewear is everyday-wear in Kailua and the Windward side. Whether you are biking, doing yoga or just want to be comfortable on a walk or around the house, multi-functional activewear that is fashionable and can take you from the gym to the beach, shopping or out with friends is where it's at this ...continue

Quick computer tips for May
by kailua411 staff

Tie-dye is in again!
by Ihilani

Save Time ...
When typing an Internet address you do not need to type http:// or even www. in the address. For example, if you wanted to visit MSN you could just type msn.com and press enter. To make things even quicker, if you're visiting a .com address you can type msn and then press Ctrl + Enter to type ...continue

The classic hippie look has come back and hit Kailua and beaches everywhere! The difference these day is we see pieces that are monochromatic, or use only one color. This is a more subtle version of the classic look we are used to. In addition, tie-dye using earth tones is also really popular. So when ...continue

Hot for the beach in April
by Ihilani
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As scuba diving is a popular recreational sport, beautiful coral reefs and eerie shipwrecks around the island have become major tourist draws in their own right. However, it should not be forgotten that scuba diving is an extreme sport with its own peculiar injuries and potentially life-threatening ...continue

Kailua Beach repair?
photos by AJ Jaeger

Why we had to fix the beach at the South end of Kailua Bay, or if we should have, is another story that will appear in an upcoming issue. Here we just thought it was interesting to see how it happened and what North of 450 giant dump trucks of sand gets you.

Comments and/or opinions on the beach restoration are welcome from our readers and will be published in the Letters and Opinions section. ...continue

Pilates based rehab in Kailua?
by Dr. Olivia Sadeler

Do you suffer from an aching back or neck? Shoulder pain? Poor posture?
Pilates based Rehabilitation is an excellent way to improve posture, alignment, and retrain core muscles to get lasting results.

I started studying STOTT PILATES ...continue

Mountain Biking, Yah!!?
by AJ Jaeger, images AJ Jaeger

Returning to my car after a nice hike up Koko Crater, I was surprised to see Mountain Bikers in full protective gear mounting up for a ride. Confused because I’m thinking, where are they going to ride dressed like that, we are in a Regional Park with a bunch of baseball fields.
Up they said. Up Koko Crater?? ...continue