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| Anonymous | Filmed on Maui " Nami No Bon " 1983 | 0 | Oct 24 2009, 6:22 PM EDT by Anonymous | ||||
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Thread started: Oct 24 2009, 6:22 PM EDT
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Aloha, a Japanese film starring, Ryu Chishuu, was filmed on Maui and it is a story about a immigrant family reflecting on the impact WWII had on their lives. Lots of scenes of Maui as it was in 1983, even the old Kahului Airport which is now totally remodeled...
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| Anonymous | Question About "Guests" | 0 | May 16 2009, 1:33 AM EDT by Anonymous | ||||
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Thread started: May 16 2009, 1:33 AM EDT
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Hi,
I'll be attending the conference, and my spouse will be in Honolulu with me. I am wondering whether my spouse can attend conference sessions with me despite the fact that they are a non-member and did not register for the conference. The MLA '09 Guests & Children page states that badges are available, but I just wasn't sure whether this included spouses and whether they could attend the sessions for free along with the registered attendees (see http://www.mlanet.org/am/am2009/register/guests.html). Thanks for any info. |
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| LeeAdams | Hawaii Convention Center "Green" Efforts | 0 | May 8 2009, 5:13 PM EDT by LeeAdams | ||||
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Thread started: May 8 2009, 5:13 PM EDT
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HCC has engaged in the following "green" efforts: The design of the building, including a canvas type sail located on the rooftop, allows for the Hawaiian trade winds to circulate air while venting off heat.
We ask that MLA delegates kindly be mindful of closing meeting room doors to save valuable a/c from escaping. Automatic dispensers and motion sensitive equipment are installed in our restrooms and operate urinals, hand sinks, soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and hand sanitizing stations to reduce waste and save energy. Recycling of all glass, plastic, aluminum, and paper for all event and administration areas. All Chemicals purchased by our housekeeping, landscaping, and engineering departments are ecologically friendly. Any additional perishable, prepared (but not consumed) food is donated to Harbor House. (Harbor house is a distribution organization which provides services for needy families throughout Oahu.) All disposable service ware including hot cups, napkins, serving dishes and utensils are either made of 100% recycled products, or fully bio-degradable or compostable. Refit lighting throughout to be more energy efficient. |
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| LeeAdams | Hilton Hawaiian Village reduces conference rate | 0 | May 8 2009, 5:06 PM EDT by LeeAdams | ||||
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Thread started: May 8 2009, 5:06 PM EDT
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Hilton has reduced MLA'09 conference rates slightly to $195 Resort/Garden View and $235 Ocean. These rates will also apply for guests who have already made reservations.
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| Anonymous | Hawaii Fiction that is HAPPY | 1 | May 6 2009, 10:56 PM EDT by dianemk | ||||
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Thread started: Apr 24 2009, 12:01 PM EDT
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Are there any cheerful books set in Hawaii? Books that would actually make you want to visit the island?
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| Anonymous | Is paramore cominng to hawaii? | 2 | May 6 2009, 7:25 PM EDT by Anonymous | ||||
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Thread started: Mar 14 2009, 1:57 AM EDT
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Are they? I really want to see them ive and get back stage passes with my mom.
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| mcoletti | Online Program Planner | 3 | Apr 24 2009, 3:38 PM EDT by Anonymous | ||||
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Thread started: Apr 17 2009, 11:26 AM EDT
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Does anyone know when this will be live?
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| Anonymous | Weather | 3 | Apr 23 2009, 8:14 PM EDT by Anonymous | ||||
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Thread started: Apr 19 2009, 1:30 AM EDT
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Can someone tell us what the temperatures are likely to be? Does it cool down at night?
Afternoon showers?
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| dianemk | February 23, 2009 - $598 cheap fare from Chicago to Honolulu | 6 | Apr 19 2009, 10:10 PM EDT by dianemk | ||||
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Thread started: Feb 23 2009, 3:22 PM EST
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Click on this link to see the cheap fare from United. It's a direct flight from Chicago to Honolulu so you can't get anything better. One airplane and you're in paradise! http://tinyurl.com/alultd
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| Anonymous | Dress code | 1 | Mar 27 2009, 5:25 PM EDT by dianemk | ||||
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Thread started: Mar 26 2009, 4:18 PM EDT
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What dress code are you encouraging us to follow in Honolulu at the meeting? Hawaii tends to be casual in its attire--the island way is to be comfortable. Can I leave my business suits at home? Does the convention center get cold?
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| Anonymous | Hotel promotion | 2 | Mar 26 2009, 7:13 PM EDT by Anonymous | ||||
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Thread started: Feb 13 2009, 2:45 PM EST
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If you did not get a room at the conference rate and have no other promotional rates (such as AAA), take advantage of Hilton's '50 Years of Aloha' promotion: http://www.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com/aloha/index.cfm.
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| landaur | Hotel : Share Room MLA | 1 | Mar 26 2009, 5:01 PM EDT by Anonymous | ||||
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Thread started: Jan 10 2009, 9:04 PM EST
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Is anyone going to MLA and looking for accommodation?
I am looking for a roommate for MLA to share a double room City view with kitchenette in Waikiki West 15 minutes by bus from Conference Center Room Rate for 2 is $109. per night plus tax I currently booked the room from Friday May 15 - Wednesday May20 ( Check out on Thursday May 21) My first preference is to find someone who is looking for a room Friday - Wed nights or Saturday through Tues or Wed nights. However, if you have any interest in sharing a room any of the dates please contact me. At that time I can give you more details on the hotel, etc.
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| mknapp | Vegetarian??? | 1 | Mar 19 2009, 5:16 PM EDT by dianemk | ||||
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Thread started: Mar 16 2009, 7:01 PM EDT
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here's what i've found so far...appreciate recommendations from local folks thx!
http://www.happycow.net/north_america/usa/hawaii/honolulu/ http://www.vsh.org/Veg-Friendly-Businesses.htm - oahu ruffage veggie foods: http://www.yelp.com/biz/ruffage-natural-foods-honolulu#hrid:RRmSq3_gFsfC8BnZmSAjbA more veg restaurant reviews on yelp: http://www.yelp.com/c/honolulu/vegetarian
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| Anonymous | Map of convention, hotel, Waikiki | 3 | Mar 10 2009, 2:44 AM EDT by dianemk | ||||
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Thread started: Mar 5 2009, 3:15 PM EST
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Is there an online map that will orient me to the convention center, where the Hilton hotel is, where Ala Moana shopping center, Chinatown, Waikiki, etc.? One site mentioned that XXX was within walking distance of YYYY but then said it was 3.9 miles! That's a little far in my mind for walking distance after a day of convention going or exhibit viewing.
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| Anonymous | Cheaper ways to stay at the convention hotel | 0 | Mar 5 2009, 3:18 PM EST by Anonymous | ||||
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Thread started: Mar 5 2009, 3:18 PM EST
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I found a much cheaper than convention rate at the Hilton website if you're a AAA member. Two double beds for $169 ($180/ night with tax).
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| cshcdennison | Cost Information on Restaurant Pages | 0 | Feb 25 2009, 4:50 PM EST by cshcdennison | ||||
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Thread started: Feb 25 2009, 4:50 PM EST
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The cost information on the restaurant pages is all messed up. Wetpaint is not saving any of our changes. I don't know if the system does not like the use of multiple dollar signs in the text. We may need another system to document prices here.
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| mlaluree | E & O Trading Company: Tandoori-style Chicken | 0 | Feb 24 2009, 6:05 PM EST by mlaluree | ||||
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Thread started: Feb 24 2009, 6:05 PM EST
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Fragrant chicken with Saag aloo and curried vegetable salad. Portion is small. Not of the hearty eater.
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| Anonymous | MLA annual meeting bags | 3 | Feb 13 2009, 7:34 PM EST by MabelT | ||||
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Thread started: Feb 2 2009, 11:47 AM EST
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Does anyone know what the annual meeting bags will look like? I'm registering for the conference and can opt-out of getting a meeting bag. Truth be told, I already have a lot of bags, and some of my MLA bags I still have, and others I've gotten rid of. I'd love to see what the actual bags for this year are going to be so I know whether it would be a good decision for me to get a bag or just bypass and help the environment a little. Thanks!
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| TLKnott | Speed UpDating Open Forum (MLA-FOCUS 01/22/2009 Correction) | 0 | Jan 23 2009, 10:02 AM EST by TLKnott | ||||
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Thread started: Jan 23 2009, 10:02 AM EST
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Aloha!
In the item "Speed UpDating Open Forum," there was an error on the link to mail the NPC. The correct address is npc.updating@gmail.com. The text used is pasted below. Hope to see you in Honolulu! Teresa L. Knott, NPC '09 Call for "Speed UpDating Open Forum" Topics The 2009 National Program Committee (NPC) hopes to bring attendees at MLA '09 in Hawaii a fresh and timely update on what's hot and/or cool in our libraries. A special session, the "Speed UpDating Open Forum," will be held to get quick flashes of new ideas or useful tips and tricks on emerging topics of interest to MLA members. Join your colleagues at the "Speed UpDating Open Forum" on Tuesday, May 18, at 7:30 a.m. Participants will have 5 minutes to share a late-breaking idea or cool tip. In the spirit of having meeting participants set the agenda, there will be no editorial evaluation in the selection process; instead, the NPC will select the first 12 submissions received. So start thinking about what you would like to have just 5 minutes to tell your colleagues about. Participants should be willing to tell their stories without visuals. The only technology in the room will be a stopwatch to keep everyone on time! To ensure that these ideas are fresh, the NPC will have an open submission period beginning January 25, 2009. Send your topic or idea submissions to the NPC. The NPC will accept ideas until the first 12 have been received. Reminders will be sent via FOCUS. The participants will be named in the April MLA News. |
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| dianemk | monday, jan. 19 - fare alert | 0 | Jan 19 2009, 2:51 PM EST by dianemk | ||||
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Thread started: Jan 19 2009, 2:51 PM EST
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Happy MLK day. I just got notice of a fare from NY to Hnl at $646 through sidestep.
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