MIDWEEK
COVERSTORY

40 Years of ‘Cheers!’

By Midweek Staff - December 31, 2008

George Szigeti of Better Brands celebrates 40 years providing Hawaii with quality beverages. Joining the former top surfer and model in a New Year’s toast are Shanna Hulme (left) and Kanani Oury

MIDWEEK
FEATURE STORY

By Steve Murray - December 17, 2008

The Aptly Named Honolulu Screamer Gives Passengers A Thrilling Dose Of High Speed On The High Seas. Greg Longnecker has the need for speed and a love of the ocean. For years, satisfying such popular Island yearnings came from surfing North Shore breaks or providing bird’s-eye views of Oahu at 1,000 feet from behind one of the several parasail boats he operates out of Kewalo Basin.

Sheraton Waikiki Opens Superpool

WEEKEND
COVERSTORY

Tony’s In Charge

By Midweek Staff - January 02, 2009

Tony Sellitto, the only Hawaii college coach to win a national basketball championship (he has two, plus a state high school title), is back at the helm at HPU. And if you think Tony the Tiger has mellowed at age 69, well, think again

NEWSMAKER

Making A Name In The Wine World

By Linda Dela Cruz - January 02, 2009

One of the hottest young winemakers in California shows his love of the Islands in his wine’s names - Kaena, Hapa and Hale. He’ll be doing a tasting here Tuesday

FASHION

Style - December 30, 2008

» Dolce At Ward Centers

Fashion Flash
By Yu Shing Ting - December 03, 2008

» Special Holiday Hours At Malls

Hawaii's Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle Magazine - January 02, 2009

» SMART Magazine

Food & Beverage Focus
By Jo McGarry - January 02, 2009

Jesus Santoya

Where were you born and raised?

I was raised in Mexico and then moved to San Diego when I was about 8 years old. Both of my parents were born in Guadalajara.

Broke Da Mout - By Susan Sunderland
July 23, 2008

» Where To Eat On South King Street

Food Finds
By Jo McGarry - January 19, 2007

» A Store To Fit A Healthy Lifestyle

Heart-y Chef
By Diana Helfand - December 31, 2008

» Dipping Into Layers Of Flavor

In Good Spirits
By Jo McGarry - September 03, 2008

» Sipping Whisky In Sunny Hawaii

Sam Choy's Kitchen
By Sam Choy - December 31, 2008

» Making New Year’s Eve Sparkle

Table Talk
By Jo McGarry - December 31, 2008

» Dishing Up DeVito

To Your Health
By Mia Inoshita - December 05, 2007

» Holiday Fun Without Extra Pounds

Vino Sense
By Roberto Viernes - December 31, 2008

» Your Sommelier’s Predictions For 2009

TRAVEL

Kimo’s Vegas

By Kimo Akane - January 02, 2009

PHOTO OP ... The 52 Miss America contestants (including Hawaii’s Nicole Fox) and more than 10 former Miss Americas will be in town Jan. 24 for the Miss America Pageant. Watch it live from Planet Hollywood on TLC, Oceanic Cable 331 and in HD on 1331.

SPORTS/FITNESS

Curran Events
By Bobby Curran - January 02, 2009

» Picking wild card winners

Hot Air
By Steve Murray - December 24, 2008

» Bosox Groan As Yanks Go Shopping

Keeping Score
By Bob Hogue - December 31, 2008

» The Nice People In Isle Sports

On The Move
By Yu Shing Ting - December 31, 2008

» Learn Through Play

Surf News
By Gary Kewley - January 02, 2009

» Enjoying the blessings of nature in the new year

POLITICS

A Conservative Estimate
By Rick Hamada - December 31, 2008

» ’08: Obama, Rail, Palin And More

Coffee Break
By Jerry Coffee - December 31, 2008

» Savoring Memorable New Years

Just Thoughts
By Bob Jones - December 31, 2008

» Expecting A Wild Ride In ’09

Mostly Politics
By Dan Boylan - December 31, 2008

» Obama’s Magic

The Right Price
By Larry Price - December 31, 2008

» An Emphasis On ‘Quality Care’

Roy Chang - December 31, 2008

Dick Adair - December 31, 2008

ENTERTAINMENT

Uncle Toms Gabbin
By Tom Moffatt - December 31, 2008

» Uncle Tom’s Gabbin’

MUSIC

Music Montage
By Melissa Moniz - January 02, 2009

» Various Artists - Big Teeze 808 Jams Vol. 1 Island Vibin’ - Released: Dec. 23

The Lowdown
By Melissa Moniz - December 12, 2008

» Kawao Christmas Concert

MOVIES

Hot Ticket - December 31, 2008

Melissa de Leon
Hawaii State Library Children’s Librarian

I>as told to Kerry Miller

Overall, what did you think?

I thought it was silly, but cute and fun.

What about the acting, did anyone stand out?

Not really. It wasn’t built around the acting, it was built for kids, and for kids I think it will be really enjoyable for them.

Movie Reviews - January 02, 2009

» Cineman

BUSINESS

Business Round Table
December 31, 2008

Sacred Hearts’ Centennial

By Betty White
Head of School for Sacred Hearts Academy

Indeed, it is a time for recollection of 10 decades of the special people and events that have brought us here, and a time for reflection on our proud Catholic tradition, which has molded the academy, and a time for gratitude for the blessed work of the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts over the last 150 years.

Entrepreneurs
By Linda Dela Cruz - December 31, 2008

» Getting Islanders Organized

Movers - December 31, 2008

» Business Leaders On The Move In Hawaii

Old Friends - December 24, 2008

Bob Barry

After spending nearly four decades as a coach for both local and national soccer teams at high schools, colleges and communities, Bob Barry shows no signs of slowing down.

Good Neighbors - December 31, 2008

Linda DeLeonardis and Juliet Agustin

The new year means celebrating new life for many families across Oahu. Mothers- and fathers-to-be will spend the first months of 2009 in the doctor’s office watching their children grow and change on a sonogram machine.

Applause
By Pamela Young - December 31, 2008

» Helping Strangers

Art Beat
By Matt Tuohy - January 02, 2009

» Toshiko Takaezu - Ceramics

Click Chick
By Alison Stewart - January 02, 2009

» Cool tools to survive the next power outage

Currents
By Ron Mizutani - December 31, 2008

» Towing Into The Madness Zone

Midweek Poll
By MidWeek Poll - December 31, 2008

» ‘What is your favorite moment of 2008?’

Moonlighting
By Jade Moon - December 31, 2008

» Rethinking Traditional Fireworks

Susan's Page
By Susan Page - December 24, 2008

» What Christmas Means To Us

The Young View
By Katie Young - December 24, 2008

» Believing In The Magic Of Santa

What's Next
By Ron Nagasawa - December 31, 2008

» The Sound Of Music