Maui

Fave Friday: Sports

April 9, 2010
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First thing’s first. As an MMA fan, I would be remiss if I did not mention tomorrow’s big UFC card that will showcase two of our very own, local, Hawaii boys: Hilo’s BJ Penn and Maui’s Kendall Grove. Local Boys: Lightweight Champ BJ Penn (left) and Middleweight Contender Kendall Grove (right) Lightweight champ BJ Penn [...]

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Where In Hawaii is Edward Sugimoto? – September 16, 2009

September 16, 2009

Sorry rayboyjr. We be back to a non-”eye candy” pic this week, but last week was fun for ALL nonetheless… no? Bruddah Takeshi got another WIH victory under his belt by correctly guessing Waianapanapa State Park in the mysterious beach shot where few noticed the black sand. This week, I think/hope we’ve got a toughy. [...]

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V for Victorino – A Chat With Hawaii’s All Star Shane Victorino

September 1, 2009
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It’s no coincidence that the word Victory is in Shane Victorino’s name. Losing is not even in his vocabulary. As a gifted athlete growing up, he’s always been on the winning end in sports. As a 28 year old young adult, it’s no different. He was an integral member of the world champion Philadelphia Phillies [...]

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Q & A With Shane Victorino [Video]

August 20, 2009

Alright alright! It’s another exciting day up in hurr. Can you feel it? I’d like to first start off by welcoming you new readers who found your way here via my floating head on the cover of today’s paper. Hope you like what you see and decide to check back often! I would also like [...]

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Fun Day Monday: Ask a Shane (Victorino)

August 3, 2009

Hey Hey Hey! We may’ve done it again gang! As part of my UFC 101 weekend in Philadelphia this weekend, I’ve been in contact with Shane Victorino’s management company (shout out to Josh Goldberg at Beverly Hills Sports Council) to see if I can’t line up an interview with our proud Phillie All Star that [...]

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Where In Hawaii is Edward Sugimoto? – September 17, 2008

September 17, 2008

snow broke a new world “Where In Hawaii” record by correctly guessing last week’s photo as the very first commenter! WOAH! Talk about being duck soup! I really gotsta make these harder yeah? I’m hoping this week’s one will keep you guys stumped for at least a day or so. Hurrr we goooo! Where In [...]

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Kendall Grove Looks Impressive In Win Over Evan Tanner

June 23, 2008

Local boy Kendall Grove looked impressive in his decision win over former UFC Middleweight champion Evan Tanner in Saturday night’s Ultimate Fighter Team Rampage vs. Team Forrest Finale show. Tanner looked old and defeated while the Maui native was active and aggressive. After the fight, Grove announced that he is opening a gym in Maui [...]

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Wowie In Maui – Part III

April 1, 2008
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Part I | Part II | Part III In this third and final part in the Wowie in Maui series, we start our adventures in the clouds. After soaring through the air at Skyline Eco Adventures last month, we head to the highest of elevation at nearby Haleakala National Park to get a different perspective [...]

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Wowie In Maui – Part II

March 1, 2008
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Part I | Part II | Part III We did nothing but feed our faces in the last one di’in’t we? And nooo, it wasn’t due to the “munchies” silly. It was simply because it was all *I* did during my westerly travels in Maui. But trust…, if you are patient enough, I’ll make like [...]

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Wowie In Maui – Part I

February 1, 2008
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Part I | Part II | Part III No, the “wowie” in the title is not what you think, Cheech. I’m actually referring to all of the exciting things you can do while exploring the beautiful island of Maui. And in true World Wide Ed fashion, let’s take the logical approach and break this thang [...]

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The Best Local Style Saimin? Shige’s Fo’ Shizzle!

February 1, 2007
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With the rarefied (cold) air we’ve been facing these last few months, I thought now was as good a time as any to feature one of my favorite local style saimin spots to help keep us warm… All my life, I grew up a townie. Living in the Salt Lake, Pensacola, Punahou, Kahala and Hawaii [...]

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Shave Ice Ice Baby

July 1, 2006
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Something fishy is definitely going on here… The airports have been bustling with college folk and local eateries and nightclubs are a’ bumpin’. You’re no longer alone at the beaches and malls, and there’s an unusually large amount of parties and family functions to get to. And let’s not ignore the fact that you’re sweating [...]

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