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Saturday, November 30, 2013

Standard Dances

It seems to be standardizing in our dance circles that four dances are requirements. Cha Cha Cha, Fox Trot, Rumba and Waltz. The rest seem to be peripherals. Samba, Tango, Hustle, NC2S, Salsa, Mambo. One of those is going to go into the main menu one of these days. I prefer Samba if we had the Brazilian Samba. That chasse is sumteeng else. Will there be other opinions? Of course!

Makaha Industrial Park

We can dream can't we? To live, work and play in our own kuleana without having to kiss Honolulu Okole. But they have us where they want us and millions and millions of dollars are going to be made by the chosen few (mostly mainlanders) on the Rail Fiasco.

Beautiful Makaha Industrial Park
 
Hundreds of cars missing from the streets and freeways to and from Honolulu. Hundreds of cars missing from the congested
Honolulu Traffic. "And I coulda been home in 20 minutes."
 
Makaha Beach
 
Whatta Paradise this could be, but the Present Rail Party has other plans and they are all humbug. And they will lie, and pay special companies on the mainland to lie. Its the dollars, scholars.
 
 

Friday, November 29, 2013

Electric Cars

It has been coming gradually. The people are realizing they are not going to ride the rail disaster. The Present Rail Party will do everything possible to get the people on the Rail Mess. So there will be no way to get to town on a bus. Now comes the conclusion. People are looking more into the vehicle option. Even if slow going on the freeway and having to go through traffic on Farrington, it is much better that the Rail Calamity.

Gis and Gat

Links
 
When you are browsing through any one of our blogs you may notice, on the side bars, "Links" and with different adjectives attached. By clicking on a link, you can "jump" to the Blog or Web site whose name you clicked. It will appear like magic on your screen.

"They have the right to criticize, if they have the heart to help."

Some have only one blog in their favorites, however they know that, once in, all they have to do is click the next blog of their choice to see it. In the Blogging Hawaii blog, you can also click the links on the top of the blog for "pages" that have been set up for our special clients.

"Margaritaville" by Jimmy Buffett

McCoy Pavilion is a private company categorized under Theme Park, Amusement and located in Honolulu, across the street from Ala Moana Shopping Center. I always thought it was part of our Parks programs. Current estimates show this company has an unknown annual revenue but employs a staff of 5 to 9 people. Does that mean they charge Big Bucks? It seemed to be a good place to have a dance. But now overrun with homeless.

"Get Ready" by Rare Earth


"Historia De Un Amor" por Luis Miguel

Rumba-bolero, with some of the most beautiful lyrics in the world, can be found throughout popular Latin dance music. This gives the creations of a former time a kind of perpetual life. The elderly "trovadores" lived close to their people, and their songs reflected the loves, lives and concerns of the people. It's has proved surprisingly difficult for present-day musicians to do better. The bolero is a great survivor.


"Most people have no purpose but to exist, to pass quietly through history as minor characters upon a stage they
cannot even see. To be the playthings of tyrants. But
you ... perhaps you were born to fight tyranny."

Whatever we're doing, let's share a little, share our passion, excitement and enthusiasm and let our vibes and energy become an inspration for the rest of the reader/dancers. We have so much to be thankful for.




Gis and Gat

Links
 
When you are browsing through any one of our blogs you may notice, on the side bars, "Links" and with different adjectives attached. By clicking on a link, you can "jump" to the Blog or Web site whose name you clicked. It will appear like magic on your screen.

"They have the right to criticize, if they have the heart to help."

Some have only one blog in their favorites, however they know that, once in, all they have to do is click the next blog of their choice to see it. In the Blogging Hawaii blog, you can also click the links on the top of the blog for "pages" that have been set up for our special clients.

"Margaritaville" by Jimmy Buffett

McCoy Pavilion is a private company categorized under Theme Park, Amusement and located in Honolulu, across the street from Ala Moana Shopping Center. I always thought it was part of our Parks programs. Current estimates show this company has an unknown annual revenue but employs a staff of 5 to 9 people. Does that mean they charge Big Bucks? It seemed to be a good place to have a dance. But now overrun with homeless.

"Get Ready" by Rare Earth


"Historia De Un Amor" por Luis Miguel

Rumba-bolero, with some of the most beautiful lyrics in the world, can be found throughout popular Latin dance music. This gives the creations of a former time a kind of perpetual life. The elderly "trovadores" lived close to their people, and their songs reflected the loves, lives and concerns of the people. It's has proved surprisingly difficult for present-day musicians to do better. The bolero is a great survivor.


"Most people have no purpose but to exist, to pass quietly through history as minor characters upon a stage they
cannot even see. To be the playthings of tyrants. But
you ... perhaps you were born to fight tyranny."

Whatever we're doing, let's share a little, share our passion, excitement and enthusiasm and let our vibes and energy become an inspration for the rest of the reader/dancers. We have so much to be thankful for.




Thursday, November 28, 2013

Hawaii Press

Independent alternative Press:
They get down to the nitty gritty and expose all these crooks to the bonafide residents of these Islands. The Present Rail Party is afraid of only one thing, the alternative press. They got the Star Adveriser in their pocket and working on MidWeek. But they seem to have lost Mufi and Bob Jones. They haven't said much since they got no more pay. But they got Boylan and Caldwell.



Happy Thanksgiving to all

"When asked if my cup is half-full or half-empty my only response
is that I am thankful I have a cup."

 
"Let's choose today to quench our thirst for the 'good life' we think others lead
by acknowledging the good that already exists in our lives. We can then
 offer the universe the gift of our grateful hearts."
 
 

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Not Too Bad

The blogs are clicking better than ever but I don't pay attention to the Blogger Stats anymore. They have become immaterial. They do not know this yet. They know the problem, yet will state flatly that the robots do not exist. How about that? Talk about Ivory Towers? This is the best example I have seen in a very long time. It will take them another couple months maybe. We have so many other things to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving.

Makaha Valley Towers

From the Internet:

Welcome to Makaha Valley Towers, a 586 unit home owners association nestled against the majestic Waianae Mountains on the Island of Oahu, Hawaii. With incredible views ranging from the mountains to the tropical sea, Makaha Valley Towers is a tranquil oasis far from the hustle and bustle of city life.


24-hour security guards greet residents as they enter the property. Occupants of studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom apartments enjoy a small town feel, reminiscent of old Hawaii. Fourteen acres of lush landscaped property create a unique atmosphere, complementing the natural beauty of the valley. Relax at the 60-thousand gallon heated swimming pool, or enjoy grilling on the six propane grills in the barbecue area. Nearby surfing, swimming, fishing, golf courses, horseback riding, and tennis courts provide recreation and relaxation.


"Whoever loves much, performs much, and can accomplish much,
and what is done in love is done well."
 
If you're looking for a unique living experience in Hawaii, experience the hidden magic of Makaha Valley Towers. With a small Industrial Park in the area, we can also look forward to a "downtown" Makaha soon. With the Rail Disaster looming, we will be going to Honolulu a lot less often unless we can get that good boat service going, one stop only, Ko'Olina.

Pub's Side Note: Blogger's Law #41; All gossip at the Palladium is true. Do not be misled by facts.

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

From Midweek

West // West Oahu News
Thanks to a partnership with Honolulu Ford and Solar Help Hawaii, Volta Industries LLC now provides free electric vehicle charging stations at three new locations, including Pearlridge Center.

“Criticism may not be agreeable, but it is necessary. It fulfils
the same function as pain in the human body. It calls
attention to an unhealthy state of things.”

“This is such an exciting time for us,” stated Arden Penton, Volta’s director of media and operations. “To be able to partner with one of Hawaii’s premier local solar companies and the island’s leading Ford dealership to provide free electricity shows huge strides in the long-term, clean and renewable energy efforts being made in our communities.”


The other free charging stations are available at Ward Centers and Koko Marina Center.

The company, which was founded in 2010, installed the first charging station in the state at the capitol in 2011. It also has installed EV charging stations in California and currently is working to expand its presence in California and Arizona.

 
With enough Articulated buses, Honolulu could have retained
its reputation for good public transportation. But the Present Rail Party had their eye on the millions of dollars in profits
from a Rail Disaster like the one coming up.

“Our focus has always been promoting energy efficiency and providing cost savings to our customers,” stated Dale Domen, president of Solar Help Hawaii. “We are so thrilled to give EV drivers the opportunity to power up for free and encourage more people to adopt this sustainable technology.”

“We are thrilled to partner with Volta,” added Danny Asao, general sales manager of Honolulu Ford. “We’ve been serving Hawaii for more than 50 years, giving customers the most innovative auto solutions to meet their transportation needs.

“Our efforts to make green cars more available
aligns perfectly with Volta.”

Pub's Side Note: The plans of the Present Rail Party are to force the people to use the Rail Calamity. It is a humbug and everyone is looking for a way out. Yes, we also know. It's the money, Honey.








From Midweek

West // West Oahu News
Thanks to a partnership with Honolulu Ford and Solar Help Hawaii, Volta Industries LLC now provides free electric vehicle charging stations at three new locations, including Pearlridge Center.

“Criticism may not be agreeable, but it is necessary. It fulfils
the same function as pain in the human body. It calls
attention to an unhealthy state of things.”

“This is such an exciting time for us,” stated Arden Penton, Volta’s director of media and operations. “To be able to partner with one of Hawaii’s premier local solar companies and the island’s leading Ford dealership to provide free electricity shows huge strides in the long-term, clean and renewable energy efforts being made in our communities.”


The other free charging stations are available at Ward Centers and Koko Marina Center.

The company, which was founded in 2010, installed the first charging station in the state at the capitol in 2011. It also has installed EV charging stations in California and currently is working to expand its presence in California and Arizona.

 
With enough Articulated buses, Honolulu could have retained
its reputation for good public transportation. But the Present Rail Party had their eye on the millions of dollars in profits
from a Rail Disaster like the one coming up.

“Our focus has always been promoting energy efficiency and providing cost savings to our customers,” stated Dale Domen, president of Solar Help Hawaii. “We are so thrilled to give EV drivers the opportunity to power up for free and encourage more people to adopt this sustainable technology.”

“We are thrilled to partner with Volta,” added Danny Asao, general sales manager of Honolulu Ford. “We’ve been serving Hawaii for more than 50 years, giving customers the most innovative auto solutions to meet their transportation needs.

“Our efforts to make green cars more available
aligns perfectly with Volta.”

Pub's Side Note: The plans of the Present Rail Party are to force the people to use the Rail Calamity. It is a humbug and everyone is looking for a way out. Yes, we also know. It's the money, Honey.








Monday, November 25, 2013

Debby Borges Barbosa

In the last 24 hours she has become the best Two-Center on Oahu. I have one nice blog in Town Dancer for today, (plenty hits there.) And I just posted for tomorrow's Blogging Hawaii blog. Another good one.  On or about December 1st, I will post the beautiful poster for the Holly Jolly Trolley Ride to be on December 21st. Dis da kine info we need fo our reader/dancers. Disa blog, brah! Let's get wid it!


From Dream To Dance Studio

Holiday Greetings Swing Dancers,
There are a few announcements about Dream To Dance which I would like to share with you.

1. Rumor of my retiring, NOT true.

2. New location, TRUE!  Due to renovation/construction in Kakaako I have been searching properties and found a wonderful spot on 2nd floor of a new building with an elevator, air con, windows and lots of parking.  It is the Palama Supermarket @ 1010 North King St. #202-204.  Sad for me to leave after 15 years at this location but exciting to think of the NEW!

3. The Holly Jolly Trolley is back for fun and travel by trolley to dance venues.  It would be great if you can spread the word and join the night of merriment on Saturday, December 21.  Please RSVP!   See you there!

4. There are requests for swing socials at the studio and I wish I could but don't feel I have the music inventory to keep dancers entertained 1/week or 1/month.  Referrals are sent to your Palladium dances. New events coming to Honolulu for the swing community and Dream To Dance coming next year!

Thanks for listening and a supa big Happy Holidays wish to all!
Debby

Debra Borges Barboza
Dream To Dance
661 Auahi St, #201-202
Honolulu, HI  96813
808-372-5574

Forcing

Seem like the Present Rail Party is becoming aware of the rising tide against the Rail Disaster. The are well aware that very few want to use the Rail Mess, so they are stepping up the propaganda with city funds of course. New Bike paths have been cancelled. You take the Rail Calamity but no bike riding. It is coming with the help of the Ethics Commission.

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Our readers know?

Just come about, the readers/dancers of these blogs are not fully cognizant of what all this blogging is all about. They will learn because ignorance is not necessarily stupidity. And we are fortunate that most of our reader/dancer are pretty sharp people. They can pick up on the action easily. They will pick their favorites even though it is still mostly SOS.  Patience!

Saturday, November 23, 2013

Contact

Slowly but we are getting there. We want to help in the Public Relations of all the dance organizations that are willing to accept our help. "Yes," is terrific. "No" is acceptable for they have the perfect right to say no, and they may change their minds later. However, to be ignored is communication too and very loud and clear. May I also ignore you too? Mahalo.

NSOLO, Internet

NSOLO, Warrior Member, Registered Member,
War Room Member - Location: Raleigh, NC
Default Vampirestat- How to block them & keep them from hitting blog daily
Hello all. I assume that many of you have heard of "vampirestat." This site is apparently one of a few infamous sites that hits blogs, spiking the traffic data on the blog's back end, which in turn gives traffic to vampirestat et al., provided that the blogger is naive enough to click on the link going back to vampire et al.

I have read that we can't really do anything about these sites hitting our blogs the way they do, but I'm the type of guy who will go the extra mile to get the activity to stop. Please let me know if you know of a means of contacting or blocking vampire et al.

Blogger experts will flatly state that they don't exist. Really.



Line dance

By William Chan, Ko'Olina:
So we are getting line dancing along the Moanlua Corridor and there are sparks going up to Kapolei. The progress is there, we just have to work on getting bigger crowds and more men. Then there is the Waianae Coast just waiting for some of this action.

"I don't care what they write about me so long as it isn't true."

Line dancing's current popularity grew out of the disco period, when the country-western dance and music communities continued to explore and develop this form of dancing. Line dancing has become a popular recreation activity and is practiced and learned in country-western dance bars, social clubs, dance clubs and ballrooms worldwide.


You can line dance in pretty small spaces if
you don't have too many dancers.

Billy Ray Cyrus' 1992 hit Achy Breaky Heart, helped catapult western line dancing back into the musical mainstream's public consciousness, and in 1998, the band "Steps" created further interest with the techno dance song "5,6,7,8".

"Only The Good Die Young" by Billy Joel

It avoids the problem of imbalance of male/female partners that plagues social recreational dance clubs. Not only that but they learned later that for beginning dancers it develops good timing, rhythm, and acute awareness of the different music and consequently the dances corresponding to this music.

It is sometimes combined on dance programs with other forms of country-western dance, such as two-step, shuffle, and western promenade dances, as well as western-style variants of the waltz, polka and swing.


Yes, these are line dancers too. Show Business for a long time.

"Rock and Roll All Night" by Kiss

For us in the ballroom dance world, it is rapidly become an interesting and fun dance to break up the strict social dance pattern of the evening. And of course allows so many of the women a chance to dance when they have not had such an opportunity. The increase in interest by men is very gratifying, more men in the groups make everyone look better.
Bill Chan

"Life's heaviest burden is to have nothing to carry."

 

Waipahu

The early Native Hawaiians took pleasure in the cool and clear water gushing from the ground and named this spring Waipahu. Before the Western civilization set foot in Hawaii, the Hawaiians considered Waipahu to be the capital of Oahu. Royalty in the Kingdom of Hawaii would often gather and enjoy the fresh water from the spring Waipahu.

"If the wind will not serve, take to the oars."

In 1897, Oahu Sugar Company was incorporated and imported laborers from many different countries including the Philippines, Japan, China, Portugal, and Norway. Very few laborers working for the Oahu Sugar Co. were actually Hawaiian.


Beautiful Shopping Center.

The majority of the company's first laborers were either Japanese or Chinese. Each ethnic group was broken up into different camps. This division was said to have been the result of different cultures and language barriers.


Beautiful Waipahu before and after the Rail Monstrosity. Auwe!

Field workers received an average monthly salary of $12.50. However, Filipino immigrants were paid less than all of the other laborers because of the fact that they were the cheapest to import. The Filipinos, on average, made less than $10.00 a month. The Chinese generally were paid the most with a monthly average of $15.00.

Dancing has of course been part of life in the plantations and to each his own. In the last century there came a coming together of the American Style of Dancing and danced socially throughout the islands. They are in the same metamorphosis as the rest of the island.

Waipahu

The early Native Hawaiians took pleasure in the cool and clear water gushing from the ground and named this spring Waipahu. Before the Western civilization set foot in Hawaii, the Hawaiians considered Waipahu to be the capital of Oahu. Royalty in the Kingdom of Hawaii would often gather and enjoy the fresh water from the spring Waipahu.

"If the wind will not serve, take to the oars."

In 1897, Oahu Sugar Company was incorporated and imported laborers from many different countries including the Philippines, Japan, China, Portugal, and Norway. Very few laborers working for the Oahu Sugar Co. were actually Hawaiian.


Beautiful Shopping Center.

The majority of the company's first laborers were either Japanese or Chinese. Each ethnic group was broken up into different camps. This division was said to have been the result of different cultures and language barriers.


Beautiful Waipahu before and after the Rail Monstrosity. Auwe!

Field workers received an average monthly salary of $12.50. However, Filipino immigrants were paid less than all of the other laborers because of the fact that they were the cheapest to import. The Filipinos, on average, made less than $10.00 a month. The Chinese generally were paid the most with a monthly average of $15.00.

Dancing has of course been part of life in the plantations and to each his own. In the last century there came a coming together of the American Style of Dancing and danced socially throughout the islands. They are in the same metamorphosis as the rest of the island.

Friday, November 22, 2013

Ding Bats

Dance Blither also know as DB, and now also as Ding Bats. Fine with me as long as someone reads and we get a Two-Center and perhaps a guest author. Then we could really run up legit hits for this micro blog. The entire enchilada just waiting for that Two-Center that will have their own independent point of view. Wow, I can see the hits going through the roof, simply because it is not SOS.

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Two-Centers

I am getting some inquiries for our dance blogs but no results. Most think they create a commitment and they are wary of that. I must be patient. I provide the platform and they use it as they wish and when they wish. Should be pretty clear. You share dance information and perhaps a photo or two with your fellow reader/dancers. The difference in opinion is what counts. That is all.

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Lining Up

Even with all the scam spam robot hits and generally screwing up the works I can make some sense as far as I am concerned. The blogs are turning out into the expected levels between the different blogs. I can see some going up and with some reason. I can also see some going down and also with some reason. So I am going to get them all on the same rate of blogging and see what develops from there. Do I know what I am doing? Not really.

WBDC

From Aunty Maile:
Aloha Everyone!


The WBDC Jingle Bell Rock Dance is coming very soon!  We would like to ask you NOT to forget to purchase your tickets!  This is a once a year dance, you will not regret!  You will once again be a part of a very SPECIAL experience, and if you have never participated, NOW IS THE TIME!

This is NOT your ordinary day to day dance!  TAKE this opportunity that only comes up but one time per year, to experience all the special touches of a "Christmas" evening, like a fantastic fulfilling buffet, including CRAB LEGS and a chance to win DOOR PRIZES throughout the evening!  This is an evening made especially for YOU to DANCE, DANCE, DANCE, on the beautiful dance floor, and ENJOY!


We also have a monthly dance coming up shortly.  Please reserve the date and join us at the WBDC Thanksgiving Dance!
Please feel free to bring your friends and family too!



Also, a message from Peter Sy:

Attached is the 2014 schedule.  Also, 18 Nov is the last day for our Monday class which began 14 Oct., and the Wednesday class had its last class 13 Nov which began 9 Oct.    

Please keep this important calendar for your dance class and monthly dance references.  This calendar will inform you ahead of time, so you can PLAN! Please feel free to share this calendar and email or text it to your friends and family too!

Mahalo nui and Salamat Po!
Maile Yagi, PR for WBDC

Pub's Side Note: Interested in dancing to live music? Tune into Town Dancer blog by Richie, nice write up on the coming thing at the Palladium. This entire island getting better.

WBDC

From Aunty Maile:
Aloha Everyone!


The WBDC Jingle Bell Rock Dance is coming very soon!  We would like to ask you NOT to forget to purchase your tickets!  This is a once a year dance, you will not regret!  You will once again be a part of a very SPECIAL experience, and if you have never participated, NOW IS THE TIME!

This is NOT your ordinary day to day dance!  TAKE this opportunity that only comes up but one time per year, to experience all the special touches of a "Christmas" evening, like a fantastic fulfilling buffet, including CRAB LEGS and a chance to win DOOR PRIZES throughout the evening!  This is an evening made especially for YOU to DANCE, DANCE, DANCE, on the beautiful dance floor, and ENJOY!


We also have a monthly dance coming up shortly.  Please reserve the date and join us at the WBDC Thanksgiving Dance!
Please feel free to bring your friends and family too!



Also, a message from Peter Sy:

Attached is the 2014 schedule.  Also, 18 Nov is the last day for our Monday class which began 14 Oct., and the Wednesday class had its last class 13 Nov which began 9 Oct.    

Please keep this important calendar for your dance class and monthly dance references.  This calendar will inform you ahead of time, so you can PLAN! Please feel free to share this calendar and email or text it to your friends and family too!

Mahalo nui and Salamat Po!
Maile Yagi, PR for WBDC

Pub's Side Note: Interested in dancing to live music? Tune into Town Dancer blog by Richie, nice write up on the coming thing at the Palladium. This entire island getting better.

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Shaping Up

With ten blogs the entire enchilada has now been formed. And even with the Mickey Mouse hits from Blogger, the order is being established. Town Dancer remains firmly at the top. Most of the others are in the 30s and 40s average hits per day. So the newer ones are at the bottom with less than 20 average hits per day.

I can see where I am at, blogging by myself. The big difference is when we get that Two-Center and he/she can pick the blog they want. That is when the blog will begin to develop its own personality and differ from the rest. When the reader/dancers understand they can get in too and the entire enchilada will become social media and I can begin to make the top blogs independent.