McMackin new UH head coach

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The next best thing?  We’ll see!  Former defensive coordinator for Hawaii Greg McMackin has accepted the Hawaii head coach position for an annual salary of $1.1 million per year.  McMackin received many public endorsements for the position including the exiting Jones.  I’m excited by this announcement because it feels like they’re keeping it all in the family and McMackin shares and helped shape the same philosophy that led our Warriors to victory.  Looking forward to seeing the 2008 season! 

Hawaiian word of the week

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Kane-(kah-nay)- Man

The alphabet contains 12 letters: 5 vowels (a, e, i, o, u) and 7 consonants (h, k, l, m, n, p, w). To simplify pronunciation, sound consonants as in English and break up words so they are easy to say (ie- Humuhumunukunukuapua’a would be pronounced humu-humu-nuku-nuku-apu-a-a)

Pronounce vowels as follows:

a - a in above; e - e in set; i - ee in see; o - o in some; u - oo in moon.

Pronounce vowels marked by a glottal stop (`) quickly ie- o`o sounds like oh-oh! in English.

Stress rising dipthongs (ae, ai, ao, au, oi, ou, eu, ei) on the first letter and end with a short e, i, o or u. ie- oi sounds like oy in soy, ending with a short “i”.

Aloha Friday Recipe: Shrimp Longhi

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Shrimp Longhi (Serves 2)
recipe courtesy the famous Longhi’s on Front St

Garlic Toast

(2) Cloves garlic, minced
(2) Tablespoons butter
(4) Pieces crusty Italian or French bread

Shrimp

(12) Large shrimp (1 pound), rinsed, peeled and deveined
(1/4 cup) All purpose flour
(3) tablespoons butter for saute
(1) Tablespoon olive oil
(1) Cup white wine
(1) oz. Lemon juice
(4-6) tablespoons cold butter cut into chunks
(1/2) Tomato dice medium
(1/4) Cup chopped basil

Pre heat broiler. Saute garlic in butter for 2-3 minutes. Dip bread in garlic butter and place under the broiler until lightly browned. Put garlic toast on a serving platter.

Dredge shrimp in flour to lightly coat them shaking off any excess flour. In a saute pan combine 3 tablespoon butter and olive oil over medium heat. When the butter is foamy add the shrimp to a pan and saute for 3-5 minutes until shrimp is cooked. Remove shrimp from the pan to medium heat and de-glaze with white wine reduce 2 to 3 minutes and then add the lemon juice. Reduce by half, approximately 3 minutes. When liquid is reduced stir in 3 tablespoons cold butter chunks, add more butter to the sauce 1 - tablespoon at a time until sauce becomes emulsified. The sauce should not be thick, but just coat the back of a spoon. Add tomatoes and basil. Return shrimp to pan for 30 seconds and toss. Put shrimp on garlic toast and pour sauce over shrimp.

Newest Hawaii geocaches…

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Puka in the Pali  (Oahu)

Turtle Beach Cache  (Big Island)

The Duke’s Lagoon  (Oahu)

A Menehune Man Cache  (Oahu)

If you have questions as to what Geocaching is or are new to the sport, click here to get started.
 

Aloha Coach Jones!

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After doing what some considered the impossible by turning a football program from 0-12 at his start in 1999 to 12-0 at the culmination of his UH tenure, Coach June Jones has decided it’s time to move on.  He will be the new head coach at Southern Methodist University signing a 5 year deal which will garner him a $2 million salary per year.  Jones was torn as news spread of his possible departure, he was overwhelmed with phone calls and emails from Warrior fans begging him to stay.  Jones says it was never about the money but that University of Hawaii was not willing up front to put in writing their planned improvements to the football program like it’s athletics facilities and other resources.  When it did come, it seemed to be too little, too late.   (These improvements should NOT be part of a coaches contract negotiations!  They should be something that is done because there is now a national spotlight on Hawaii.  People always talked about respecting the Hawaii football team…I agree.  The problem is, why doesn’t their own university they play for respect them enough to give them decent workout facilities, dorms and other resources?  Don’t play the money card.  You think with the attention and respect Hawaii’s gained as a team this year that people wouldn’t be lining up at fundraisers to help these guys get even the most basic of conveniences?  It’s embarassing.  Hell, I’d donate time and sweat equity to get this team what they need to at least be proud to show new recruits!  I’m sure I’m not the only one!  But I digress…)

We will miss Coach Jones and all that he has brought to the UH program.  He’s taught those boys to become men and lead them spiritually so they respect opportunities they have and to play with heart.  I only hope the next coach does the same because they’ve got some BIG shoes to fill!

Hawaiian word of the week

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Wahine-(wah-hee-nay)- Woman

The alphabet contains 12 letters: 5 vowels (a, e, i, o, u) and 7 consonants (h, k, l, m, n, p, w). To simplify pronunciation, sound consonants as in English and break up words so they are easy to say (ie- Humuhumunukunukuapua’a would be pronounced humu-humu-nuku-nuku-apu-a-a)

Pronounce vowels as follows:

a - a in above; e - e in set; i - ee in see; o - o in some; u - oo in moon.

Pronounce vowels marked by a glottal stop (`) quickly ie- o`o sounds like oh-oh! in English.

Stress rising dipthongs (ae, ai, ao, au, oi, ou, eu, ei) on the first letter and end with a short e, i, o or u. ie- oi sounds like oy in soy, ending with a short “i”.

Aloha Friday Recipe: Hang Ova Soup

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For those of you who are still welcoming in 2008

Ingredients:
1 lb. pork, cut into pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. dried cooking opae (shrimp)
5 c. water
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1 lg. bunch chinese mustard cabbage, cut into 1″ pieces
1 bunch watercress, cut into 1″ pieces.
1/2 Napa cabbage (Wonbok), cut into 1″ pieces

Procedure: Place cut up pork into a large pot, with garlic and water. Add salt, sugar & opae (shrimp). Bring to boil. Turn heat down to medium and let simmer till pork is tender, about 30 minutes. Bring soup to a rolling boil again… and add all of the vegetables at one time. Using a ladle, push veggies down into broth. Turn off heat. Let sit for 10 minutes. Best with fresh rice. Enjoy!

Recipe courtest of Sista Val’s “Honey, I’m hungry, what’s for dinner?” on KPOA

Mahalo for a great season Warriors

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They may not have been able to secure the win over Georgia but no matter.  Warrior fans across the globe are proud that the boys made it to the Sugar Bowl!  They did the impossible as they are the WAC champs, the only undefeated college team during their regular season and a Heisman contender.  These alone are reasons to celebrate!  For so many I’ve already read in other blogs who sit in judgment and put them down for not winning, I say put on a helmet and play yourself if you think you can do so much better!  Yes, a win would’ve been great but it just wasn’t in the cards. 

So to you Warriors, I say mahalo for a great season.  You’ve made this fan proud and have raised the bar for the team in the future that the supposed impossible…is indeed within reach.

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SUGAR BOWL TONIGHT!!! Support our Warriors!

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Hau’oli Makahiki Hou (Happy New Year) all!!  What a wonderful way to start 2008 than by watching our Warriors tame the Dogs at the Sugar Bowl tonight?  You can see the Sugar Bowl on FOX at 8:30pmEST.  (Check local listings)

If you’d like to pre-order the DVD which will have all of the commercials cut out and some extras you can’t see anywhere else, click here to go to the Sugar Bowl shop.  I’ve got my copy pre-ordered and this will be the perfect addition to any Warrior fans collection regardless of the outcome. 

Of course Georgia is favored by 10 points minimum according to most sports “experts.”  That’s fine, the Warrior fans are used to hearing people talk smack.  The “experts” sure as heck never saw our boys going undefeated and to the Sugar Bowl!  So keep talking crap, doubters.  Us Warrior fans…we believe!

Green Tip of the Day

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Christmas Tree Recycling Facts

In a national survey, 93% of consumers who used a real Christmas tree recycled theirs in some type of community program.

Christmas trees are recycled for five main types of large-scale uses for post-harvest trees. These are:

  • chipping (chippings are used for various things from mulch to hiking trails)
  • beachfront erosion prevention
  • lake and river shoreline stabilization
  • fish habitat
  • river delta sedimentation management

Today around 98% of real Christmas trees are grown on farms throughout all 50 states and Canada. Real trees are a renewable, recyclable resource, and real trees are planted to be harvested just as corn and/or pumpkins are cultivated for a harvest.

For each real Christmas tree harvested, up to three new seedlings are planted in its place, depending on farm size and current field rotation. Young trees in their rapid growth years have a high rate of photosynthesis and thus produce more oxygen than older trees.

This year, over 60 million new seedlings were planted by Christmas tree farmers all over North America.

Above tips courtesy of Earth911.org

PS-If you have a fake tree that’s a little more ragged than you care to see it, DON’T throw it in the trash!  Donate it!  Clean off any tinsel and box it up and donate it to your local Goodwill or Salvation Army.  There are plenty of those less fortunate who don’t have a tree of any kind.  Wouldn’t you feel better knowing you’re helping the environment and allowing your tree to continue to give more joy in coming years for another family?  Happy 2008!

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