Cycle 13 of Tyra Banks’ America’s Next Top Model on location in Maui, Hawaii

Tyra Banks chose Maui, Hawaii, as the “exotic” location in the second half of season (or cycle) 13 for “reality” show about becoming America’s Next Top Model. Tyra Banks shoots model contestant Erin on location near Kahului, Maui. Erin muddles through portraying someone who is “hapa” Tibetan and Egyptian, while “working it” in a hot sugar cane field in Pu’unene near the mill.

Hawaii’s health system possible model for national reform efforts

An article in today’s NY Times suggests that Hawaii’s health insurance system could serve as a model for national healthcare reform.
Do you agree?

Not in Hawaii: Interracial couple denied married license

An interracial couple was denied a marriage license in Louisiana because a white justice of the peace says it is his experience that most interracial marriages do not last long. Clearly this ignoramous has never been to Hawaii.

Women in Honolulu line up for sexy underwear

Women in Honolulu go crazy for new Victoria’s Secret store that opened in Ala Moana Shopping Center yesterday at 6 am. Since doors opened, women have lined up outside, backed up to Sears, for over an hour to get inside. Security gaurds surround the scene to keep it orderly…and prevent crazed women from charging for [...]

Maui’s trust fund hippies

Wondering if you or someone you know might be a trust fund hippie? Here are the top 10 signs:
10. You’re in Hawaii, probably Maui, all or part of the year
9. You drive an expensive car or carry expensive gear through Paia without an obvious source of income (i.e., no day job).
8. You have a guru and know what that means.