Prestats

So the entire blogosphere for January is looking bleak. The rail tragedy is having its effect on the dancing environment. And of course,  Caldwell  is making it worse. It's the bread, Fred. I expected it to get farther than December and  but what do I know? Town Dancer, our number one blog is down to about 180 average hits per day. And I expect to let is cruise downward. I have to work on the others.

Notice the difference between what happens when people say to themselves,

"I have failed three times," and what happens when they says, "I am a failure."

 

Honolulu Dance Guide which was once neck and neck with Oahu And Beyond is now way ahead of OAB at over 150 average hits per day. Whatever they are doing must be right because they are catching up to Town Dancer which is also falling behind.

Those are the top runners for the present. I know what we have lacking and I will do what I can. First we need the Information and Photo Contributors. Hard to find and they should do as they please. They are needed not only for present contributions but also for the possibility of being a Guest Author.

"Sentimental Journey" - Les Brown (Doris Day)

All the rest of the herd is at the bottom and two that are showing promise are Oahu - West and Central Valley. When we get those going, they will help carry the rest of them. But it will be slow going. Like all the others, the differences of opinions and the different favorites in photos will be factors. Hits will go through the roof. Someone has sure missed on the free computer in the side bar. Tough.

The bus calamity is getting worse so I cannot move around the way I use to. And with Caldwell in charge it does not look at all promising. The rail catastrophe comes first and the people be damned. It's the money, Sonny. The big bucks in profits.

"Auld Lang Syne" - Guy Lombardo
 

For us older folks: Good news is that you can increase the density of your brain "forest" (hold back Alzhiemer's weed whacker) at any time in your life. Why? Your brain doesn't know how old you are - and doesn't care. Your brain just wants to be in a stimulating environment and that is something you can do at any age.

Reading, writing, crossword puzzles, playing board or card games, participating in dancing and playing music all may help to keep your mind agile and "dense." Even when you use to be able to take bus rides around the island.

Pub's Side Note: Some of the wheels in the dance community have to be dragged, kicking and screaming into the 21st century. I will not do that. If they do not want it they shall not have it. But the sign on the door I leave open still says welcome.

Prestats

So the entire blogosphere for January is looking bleak. The rail tragedy is having its effect on the dancing environment. And of course,  Caldwell  is making it worse. It's the bread, Fred. I expected it to get farther than December and  but what do I know? Town Dancer, our number one blog is down to about 180 average hits per day. And I expect to let is cruise downward. I have to work on the others.

Notice the difference between what happens when people say to themselves,

"I have failed three times," and what happens when they says, "I am a failure."

 

Honolulu Dance Guide which was once neck and neck with Oahu And Beyond is now way ahead of OAB at over 150 average hits per day. Whatever they are doing must be right because they are catching up to Town Dancer which is also falling behind.

Those are the top runners for the present. I know what we have lacking and I will do what I can. First we need the Information and Photo Contributors. Hard to find and they should do as they please. They are needed not only for present contributions but also for the possibility of being a Guest Author.

"Sentimental Journey" - Les Brown (Doris Day)

All the rest of the herd is at the bottom and two that are showing promise are Oahu - West and Central Valley. When we get those going, they will help carry the rest of them. But it will be slow going. Like all the others, the differences of opinions and the different favorites in photos will be factors. Hits will go through the roof. Someone has sure missed on the free computer in the side bar. Tough.

The bus calamity is getting worse so I cannot move around the way I use to. And with Caldwell in charge it does not look at all promising. The rail catastrophe comes first and the people be damned. It's the money, Sonny. The big bucks in profits.

"Auld Lang Syne" - Guy Lombardo
 

For us older folks: Good news is that you can increase the density of your brain "forest" (hold back Alzhiemer's weed whacker) at any time in your life. Why? Your brain doesn't know how old you are - and doesn't care. Your brain just wants to be in a stimulating environment and that is something you can do at any age.

Reading, writing, crossword puzzles, playing board or card games, participating in dancing and playing music all may help to keep your mind agile and "dense." Even when you use to be able to take bus rides around the island.

Pub's Side Note: Some of the wheels in the dance community have to be dragged, kicking and screaming into the 21st century. I will not do that. If they do not want it they shall not have it. But the sign on the door I leave open still says welcome.

Tango Anyone?

Tango consists of a variety of styles that developed in different regions and eras of Argentina and Uruguay as well as in other locations around the world. The dance developed in response to many cultural elements, such as the crowding of the venue and even the fashions in clothing.

"They say President Obama has blundered. Perhaps he has, but I notice he

usually blunders forward in spite of the Republican screw ups."

The styles are mostly danced in either open embrace, where lead and follow have space between their bodies, or close embrace, where the lead and follow connect either chest-to-chest (Argentine tango) or in the upper thigh, hip area (American and International tango).

Different styles of Argentine Tango are:

* Tango Argentino
* Tango Oriental (uruguayo)
* Tango Canyengue
* Tango Liso
* Tango Salon
* Tango Orillero
* Tango Milonguero (Tango Apilado)
* Tango Nuevo
* Show Tango (also known as Fantasia)
* Ballroom Tango
* Finnish Tango
* Filipino Tango

These are danced to several types of music: Does anyone know the difference? Not likely.

"La Media Luz" by Julio Iglesias

* Tango
* Vals (the tango version of waltz)
* Milonga (a related dance that usually has a faster tempo)
* Tango Electronico
* "Alternative Tango," i.e. non-tango music appropriated for use in the dance for ultra modern dancers.

"Jealousy" by Placido Domingo

The "milonguero" style is characterized by a very close embrace, small steps, and syncopated rhythmic footwork. It is based on the petitero or caquero style of the crowded downtown clubs of the '50s.

In contrast, the tango that originated in the family clubs of the suburban neighborhoods (Villa Urquiza/ Devoto/ Avellaneda etc.) emphasizes long elegant steps, and complex figures. In this case the embrace may be allowed to open briefly, to permit execution of the complicated footwork.

The complex figures of this style became the basis for a theatrical performance style of Tango seen in the touring stage shows. For stage purposes, the embrace is often very open, and the complex footwork is augmented with gymnastic lifts, kicks, and drops. This borders much into the exhibition type even on the social dance floor.

"El Choclo" also known as "Kiss Of Fire"

A newer style sometimes called "Tango Nuevo" has been popularized in recent years by a younger generation of dancers. The embrace is often quite open and very elastic, permitting the leader to lead a large variety of very complex figures. This style is often associated with those who enjoy dancing to jazz- and techno-tinged "alternative Tango" music, in addition to traditional Tango compositions.

What we intend to inform the readers, that if you want to Argentine tango it is not easy, and there is much to choose from. There are so many others, to the same old music and many are simply stupendous, really more like da reel teeng.

Blogger's Law #43: Opportunity always knocks at the least opportune moment.

 

Tango Anyone?

Tango consists of a variety of styles that developed in different regions and eras of Argentina and Uruguay as well as in other locations around the world. The dance developed in response to many cultural elements, such as the crowding of the venue and even the fashions in clothing.

"They say President Obama has blundered. Perhaps he has, but I notice he

usually blunders forward in spite of the Republican screw ups."

The styles are mostly danced in either open embrace, where lead and follow have space between their bodies, or close embrace, where the lead and follow connect either chest-to-chest (Argentine tango) or in the upper thigh, hip area (American and International tango).

Different styles of Argentine Tango are:

* Tango Argentino
* Tango Oriental (uruguayo)
* Tango Canyengue
* Tango Liso
* Tango Salon
* Tango Orillero
* Tango Milonguero (Tango Apilado)
* Tango Nuevo
* Show Tango (also known as Fantasia)
* Ballroom Tango
* Finnish Tango
* Filipino Tango

These are danced to several types of music: Does anyone know the difference? Not likely.

"La Media Luz" by Julio Iglesias

* Tango
* Vals (the tango version of waltz)
* Milonga (a related dance that usually has a faster tempo)
* Tango Electronico
* "Alternative Tango," i.e. non-tango music appropriated for use in the dance for ultra modern dancers.

"Jealousy" by Placido Domingo

The "milonguero" style is characterized by a very close embrace, small steps, and syncopated rhythmic footwork. It is based on the petitero or caquero style of the crowded downtown clubs of the '50s.

In contrast, the tango that originated in the family clubs of the suburban neighborhoods (Villa Urquiza/ Devoto/ Avellaneda etc.) emphasizes long elegant steps, and complex figures. In this case the embrace may be allowed to open briefly, to permit execution of the complicated footwork.

The complex figures of this style became the basis for a theatrical performance style of Tango seen in the touring stage shows. For stage purposes, the embrace is often very open, and the complex footwork is augmented with gymnastic lifts, kicks, and drops. This borders much into the exhibition type even on the social dance floor.

"El Choclo" also known as "Kiss Of Fire"

A newer style sometimes called "Tango Nuevo" has been popularized in recent years by a younger generation of dancers. The embrace is often quite open and very elastic, permitting the leader to lead a large variety of very complex figures. This style is often associated with those who enjoy dancing to jazz- and techno-tinged "alternative Tango" music, in addition to traditional Tango compositions.

What we intend to inform the readers, that if you want to Argentine tango it is not easy, and there is much to choose from. There are so many others, to the same old music and many are simply stupendous, really more like da reel teeng.

Blogger's Law #43: Opportunity always knocks at the least opportune moment.

 

The Peripherals

In Cultural Dance, a Peripheral is somewhat like the relationships in Computers.  A device or unit that operates separately from the CPU but is connected to it, as a magnetic disk or tape unit or a printer. The main body of dancing in Hawaii is the cultural dancer with perhaps 60% of the action. The peripherals represent the other forty percent. Yes, these are only guesses and you are right. Your guess is as good as mine.

"The grand essentials of life are something to do, something to love, something to hope for."

During the last decade of the last century when the Ballroom decline began in our Dance World, mainly due to the exactness of the Internationals, the Peripherals began to emerge bigger and stronger.

The Swing Dancers were there first from way back. The more they saw Jive as the supposedly "correct" way to Swing, the more they coalesced into a group that enjoyed many of the different versions of Swinging out there. And they were the big developers of the West Coast Swing. When it comes to Swinging, the top one thousand dancers of this group could, without a doubt, out dance the number one Jive dancer at Blackpool.

 

"Heartbreak (It's Hurtin' Me)" by Jon Thomas

The Argentine Tango was the next Peripheral to coalesce. No one was going to even hint that their way was "incorrect." Even though, in Argentina and the rest of the world, the process was developing into ever more different styles.

What do they dance in Hawaii? I don't know. They could say something to the rest of us but it has become an elite world. There is no doubt about the top 1000 Argentine dancers around the world in comparison to number one at Blackpool.

How about Line Dancing? Also becoming a peripheral to assert their strength even though portions of it are becoming accepted as part and parcel of the cultural dance scene.

The entire scene seems to be controlled by women. Perhaps it has been the men's fault because it is evident that they need more men. So they are splintering into those that are die hard "Line Dancers" and those that dance line dancing as part of the social dance environment. Their best tool, the Playlist.

"The Old Lamp-Lighter" - Sammy Kaye

Of course, Salsa started out as one of the best and many attempts have been made to include them into the cultural dance environment but they remain aloof. As peripherals they are losing it because of the invasion of the other fads. The latest, bachata, - and zouk is right there waiting. In New York City all the big Salsa clubs have been fading and many have closed. And there are some that are opening again as, God Forbid, "Ballroom." Those people have been known to lead the way.

Then the Latin Division has sparks all over the place on Oahu. And many still think of the dance whereas it is in the music. Rumba-Bolero, in my estimation, is the most beautiful rhythm for the music and the dance. Cha-Cha-Cha the second greatest Latin rhythm ever invented. And of course, Latin Waltz, you can do your Samba footwork and you will be fine. That will certainly give us a base for the coming peripheral, "Latin." Add Brazilian Samba, Hawaiian Tango and a little Swing and you have it made in the Shade.

The Internationals are the most elite and difficult, to be accepted in their groups. Perhaps we can someday get a few Guest Authors to present their view point to the cultural dance public. There are many good people there with the right attitude. And of course the Club Dancers which have a bit of all the above including their own which is just beginning to be defined.

"Such A Night" - Elvis Presley

Most of the dancers in these peripherals will be in the bronze, or beginning levels, though twice the normal size. They will be "learning" the easiest, (about 30), most pleasant moves to their music. Moving to their favorite music in a social atmosphere will be their highest priority. The higher levels will be for OP (other people.)

Pub's Side Note: To see the slide show in Dancing in the Dark. You must double click the icon. Then when the entire photos appear, you must click "slideshow" in the upper left hand side. Used to be easier than this before they got the fancy programmers.

Know Then Thyself

As we find ourselves well into the new year, I think this part of the poem by Alexander Pope, written in the 1700s is most appropriate and one of my favorites.

Know then thyself, presume not God to scan, The proper study of Mankind is Man.
Placed on this isthmus of a middle state, A Being, darkly wise and rudely great:

With too much knowledge for the Sceptic side,
With too much weakness for the Stoic's pride.
He hangs between, in doubt to act, or rest;
In doubt to deem himself a God or Beast;

In doubt his mind or body to prefer;
Born but to die, and reasoning but to err;
Alike his ignorance, his reason such,
Whether his thinks too little or too much.

Chaos of Thought and Passion, all confused,
Still by himself abused or disabused,
Created half to rise, and half to fall,
Great lord of all things, and yet a prey to all.

Sole judge of truth, in endless error hurtled,
The glory, jest and riddle of the world.

***********************

 

Ecclesiastes  3.

 

a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,
a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,
a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance.

 

 

Dance Hawaii

Just one month from today on the 23rd of February Anniversary Dance.

 

I believe President Obama sent his regrets, but the entire cabinet may show up.

 

 

I will have to make all efforts to get there right after the dinner, after eight and get a few photos and perhaps a few quotes from key people. If I leave by 10:30 I can make it home by 1:00 AM. And posters are my hobby, I will make another for the Oahu And Beyond blog next week. And if I can get more photos from people that are willing to share with their fellow dancers, a second blog.

 

Pub's Side Note: I am slowly getting there. Where people are realizing that I am not making money  on their good looks, talent, fame and fortune. All I want to do is help. May I help you? And check out Richie Fun blog in Oahu And Beyond blog on some of the Night Club action, interesting.

 

 

 

 

What Do You Mean, Swing?

Janice Galapon, Ewa Beach:

I have come across some surprising information on Swing that covers quite an area. In International dance Style they limit it to "Jive." In American, they limit it to East Coast and Triple Step and some will admit others. In country dancing they specialize more in West Coast Swing. But there certainly is a lot more swinging going on that is of interest to our growing readers.

"Do you love life?  Then do not squander time,  for that is the stuff life is made of."

 

In many scenes inside and outside the United States the term "Swing dancing" is used to refer generically to one or all of the following swing era dances: Lindy Hop, Lindy Charleston, Shag, Balboa and Blues. This group is often extended to include West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Hand Dancing, Jive, Rock and Roll, Modern Jive, and other dances developing in the 1940s and later. In Hawaii, the total among the swing clubs amounts to quite a bit.

"The Best Things in Life Are Free"
by Luther Vandross & Janet Jackson
 

A strong tradition of social and competitive boogie woogie and acrobatic rock'n'roll in Europe add these dances to their local swing dance cultures. In Singapore and other scenes, Latin dances such as salsa, bachata and Tango are often taught and danced within the "Swing scene", and for many scenes, even tap dancing and a range of other jazz dances are considered key, as are hip hop and other contemporary African American street dances. The variations continue, dictated by local dance community interests.

"Spanish Harlem" by  Ben E. King

Many swing dancers today argue that it is important to dance many styles of partner dance to improve technique, but also to reflect the historical relationship between these dances in the swing era of the 1920s and 1930s. In the Savoy Ballroom, for example, bands would often play waltzes, Latin songs and so on, as well as swinging jazz.

 

Dancers were often familiar with a wide range of popular and traditional dances. There seems to be a few Swing Dance Clubs in town, we just never hear about them around here. * * * *

How about this new Swing Dance Club in Ewa Beach?

  

What Do You Mean, Swing?

Janice Galapon, Ewa Beach:

I have come across some surprising information on Swing that covers quite an area. In International dance Style they limit it to "Jive." In American, they limit it to East Coast and Triple Step and some will admit others. In country dancing they specialize more in West Coast Swing. But there certainly is a lot more swinging going on that is of interest to our growing readers.

"Do you love life?  Then do not squander time,  for that is the stuff life is made of."

 

In many scenes inside and outside the United States the term "Swing dancing" is used to refer generically to one or all of the following swing era dances: Lindy Hop, Lindy Charleston, Shag, Balboa and Blues. This group is often extended to include West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Hand Dancing, Jive, Rock and Roll, Modern Jive, and other dances developing in the 1940s and later. In Hawaii, the total among the swing clubs amounts to quite a bit.

"The Best Things in Life Are Free"
by Luther Vandross & Janet Jackson
 

A strong tradition of social and competitive boogie woogie and acrobatic rock'n'roll in Europe add these dances to their local swing dance cultures. In Singapore and other scenes, Latin dances such as salsa, bachata and Tango are often taught and danced within the "Swing scene", and for many scenes, even tap dancing and a range of other jazz dances are considered key, as are hip hop and other contemporary African American street dances. The variations continue, dictated by local dance community interests.

"Spanish Harlem" by  Ben E. King

Many swing dancers today argue that it is important to dance many styles of partner dance to improve technique, but also to reflect the historical relationship between these dances in the swing era of the 1920s and 1930s. In the Savoy Ballroom, for example, bands would often play waltzes, Latin songs and so on, as well as swinging jazz.

 

Dancers were often familiar with a wide range of popular and traditional dances. There seems to be a few Swing Dance Clubs in town, we just never hear about them around here. * * * *

How about this new Swing Dance Club in Ewa Beach?

  

American Smooth in the UK

By Larry Winston, Aina Haina
Adapted from an English article in 1999

Ballroom not exciting enough?
When talking to young people learning to dance in England they often hear that they find Ballroom (International) dancing a little boring due to the restrictions it comes with: the permanent body contact being the main one. For that reason they often prefer Latin dances or even go for disco or jazz instead. There is however an easy way to make Ballroom more exciting for people of all ages - it is the way they dance it in America even if it is losing its terminology.

"A dance is a measured pace, as a verse is a measured speech."

What is American Smooth

American Smooth can be best described as a form of ballroom dancing with an enhanced repertoire of easy to perform, yet exciting steps All basic principles and the technique of ballroom dancing still apply, however partners are not required to maintain a continuous body contact.

Lifting the body contact restriction allows the dancers to perform steps such as: lady under arm turns, spins, side by side positions, parallel turns, dips, drops and other variations that would never be allowed in the traditional International Style dancing. Anyone who has ever learned ballroom dancing will find American Smooth very easy to learn, yet refreshing due to its interesting, rich syllabus.

"(I Wanna) Love My Life Away" -  Gene Pitney

 
The music used for American Smooth, Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz and Foxtrot is basically the same as that used for Ballroom (International) as it is known in Europe, with the exception of quickstep, which is not danced in the American Smooth style. The closest dance you have is the Peabody. In other words, in England, you can surprise your friends by dancing a totally new choreography to almost any ballroom dance music.

Dancesport UK had invited Mr Anderson Moore, himself a former Fred Astaire Rising Star Champion to come to London to train the first generation of American Smooth dance teachers. By the beginning of the century, many schools around the country started to offer classes in American style Ballroom too. Consequently the competitions will follow suit. American Style is also invading Europe. It has it's competition side but it is mainly a social dance.

Pub's Side Note: We all need information about the line dancing groups and our Dance Studios. We need input (information) from the studios of small items and perhaps even a photo. This should give the rest of the readers the everyday news of the existence of the Studios. Specially now that the hits on this blog keep going up. Very few Web sites can come even close this.

 

Club Switching

And Multiple Club Memberships.

by Randy Matsumoto, Renton Village

With the new year coming into better focus, we have some dance clubs that still find it difficult to accept that their members like to try other clubs. Many express anger, pout, scream disloyalty or display some other negative emotion in their attempt to prevent this practice. Usually the biggest clubs with the “de jure” group of rule makers will be the most narrow minded.

"Life is a one way street. No matter how many detours you take,

none of them lead back."

They often try to make people feel guilty. But if people are into dancing long enough, the practice of going to another dance club is inevitable. This has existed whenever there have been choices. This practice should not be taken as personal failure or with feelings that the dancers are ungrateful.

If, however, one is losing members on a more permanent basis, it is imperative that corrective measures take place. In some cases of the “de facto” rule makers, liars and seat controllers (Creative Researchers And Producers) it is very difficult. This does not include punishment for anyone. It does include giving the ordinary everyday dancers more to make the club more attractive.

"You May Be Right" by Billy Joel

Dancers going from club to club should be looked upon as a healthy outgrowth as they gain more confidence, skill and independence in their love of dancing. Rather than becoming upset, the top brass should concentrate on ways to keep their members with them most of the time. If the idea of the revolving door is acknowledged, everyone will benefit as long as new dancers are coming in some door.

Getting more dancers in that door is an area that needs much improvement and is greatly neglected. Look at the clubs now that have no classes for beginners at all. Fortunately, many clubs are including Bolero, Salsa, Bachata, Night Club 2 Step, Mambo and Hustle, all of them, dances excluded in the International curriculum. And the DJs are finding music that is "classic music," not just a metronome. (but you can dance Rumba to it.)

"Once Upon A Time" by  Rochell & the Candles

While fair competition is good there is also much to be gained from cooperation specially among the smaller clubs. This, specially, since there are a few that are holding on by a hair. Whatever, dancers have an absolute right to feel free to go where they please and spend their money and time as they see fit without having to justify this to anyone. They should not have an assumed obligation to support anyone and should not be made to feel guilty or fear criticism.  This includes the night clubbing part of the action too. *  *  *  *

Club Switching

And Multiple Club Memberships.

by Randy Matsumoto, Renton Village

With the new year coming into better focus, we have some dance clubs that still find it difficult to accept that their members like to try other clubs. Many express anger, pout, scream disloyalty or display some other negative emotion in their attempt to prevent this practice. Usually the biggest clubs with the “de jure” group of rule makers will be the most narrow minded.

"Life is a one way street. No matter how many detours you take,

none of them lead back."

They often try to make people feel guilty. But if people are into dancing long enough, the practice of going to another dance club is inevitable. This has existed whenever there have been choices. This practice should not be taken as personal failure or with feelings that the dancers are ungrateful.

If, however, one is losing members on a more permanent basis, it is imperative that corrective measures take place. In some cases of the “de facto” rule makers, liars and seat controllers (Creative Researchers And Producers) it is very difficult. This does not include punishment for anyone. It does include giving the ordinary everyday dancers more to make the club more attractive.

"You May Be Right" by Billy Joel

Dancers going from club to club should be looked upon as a healthy outgrowth as they gain more confidence, skill and independence in their love of dancing. Rather than becoming upset, the top brass should concentrate on ways to keep their members with them most of the time. If the idea of the revolving door is acknowledged, everyone will benefit as long as new dancers are coming in some door.

Getting more dancers in that door is an area that needs much improvement and is greatly neglected. Look at the clubs now that have no classes for beginners at all. Fortunately, many clubs are including Bolero, Salsa, Bachata, Night Club 2 Step, Mambo and Hustle, all of them, dances excluded in the International curriculum. And the DJs are finding music that is "classic music," not just a metronome. (but you can dance Rumba to it.)

"Once Upon A Time" by  Rochell & the Candles

While fair competition is good there is also much to be gained from cooperation specially among the smaller clubs. This, specially, since there are a few that are holding on by a hair. Whatever, dancers have an absolute right to feel free to go where they please and spend their money and time as they see fit without having to justify this to anyone. They should not have an assumed obligation to support anyone and should not be made to feel guilty or fear criticism.  This includes the night clubbing part of the action too. *  *  *  *

Gold Plated No Less

These beautiful Gold Plated cars by Lamborgini are really nice. As soon as the Rail is confirmed, there will be standing order for two of these.

The cost is about $550.000 each, but a couple of our good wheeler dealers (you know da kine) will get a couple for only one Mil. There is easy money elsewhere besides the rail. They saved 100 thou right on this deal alone. Good thing the entire state can afford these kind of people.

These are the same people that were able to stop the beautiful industrial park in the Ewa Plain. 2000 possible employees, 2000 less cars going to town, 2000 less cars in Honolulu traffic and 2000 less cars going home. The residents in the vicinity? "I coulda been home in 20 minutes." But da rail gotta go through, it's the bread, Fred.

Pub's Side Note: Corruption in the big cities on the mainland happens fairly often. Eventually the people realize what is happening and throw the rascals out. They are just in the process of taking over Honolulu. Caldwell, PRP, Boylan and company were able to tear down the reputation of one of our most honest politicians, with lies. We may be able to do something and stop this administration with all their helpmates. We must get more people interested. Careful with those that are pro rail, they have been had.

Industrial Park in Ewa Plain

This idea of setting land aside through this type of zoning is based on several concepts to be able to concentrate dedicated infrastructure in a delimited area to reduce the per-business expense of that infrastructure. And on the island of Oahu, it would sure help the traffic situation all around.

"The Leaning Tower of Pisa and Big Ben tower in London had been planning

on getting together and having a family. But no go. One didn't have the time

and the other didn't have the inclination."

Such infrastructure includes roadways, high-power electric supplies, high-end communications cables, large-volume and water supplies. They should be able to attract new business by providing an integrated infrastructure in one location.  It would also set aside industrial uses from urban areas to try to reduce the environmental and social impact of the industrial uses.

Tycun Industrial Park, Changtai Zhangzhou, China. The Chinese are making the most extensive studies of city environments. One just like this could be nestled right into
any of the Waianae valleys. Voted down by the Rail People. With 2000 employees,
there would be two thousand less cars on the freeway and there would be 2000
less cars in Honolulu Traffic. And "I coulda been home in 20 minutes."

Just this one Industrial Park and a few Bi-Articulated buses and the freeways would be clear and downtown traffic would be much better. The Rail is superfluous, but yes we know. It's the loot, Klute. And everyone has noticed the increase in prices around town. But you ain't seen nuttin' yet. You voted for it, now you have to pay through the nose. Wait till you get your property tax bill, Wow!

Pub's Side Note: Bogota, Columbia now the most Bi-Articulated (two tandems) bus city in South America and leading the way for the entire world. They have been thoroughly convinced, no rail, but their buses are the berries. The neighbor islands have got some smart people, unfortunately only now have they become aware that they have to  pay for the rail in Honolulu too. They know they got suckered in.