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    --- In Hula-Girls@yahoogroups.com, Phosphoria@aol.com wrote:

    Aloha Kakou,
    Please consider reading and signing these important online petitions,
    as described below. Whatever your feelings about Akaka-Stevens Bill
    and Hawaiian soveriegnty, at least look at the one about stopping the
    export of Hawaiian prisoners to the mainland!
    This is very important!
    Mahalo!
    Amy Marsh
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    From Issac Harp:
    Aloha Nui Loa!

    As many of you know, I have four (4) petitions posted online. Two (2)
    petitions are opposing the Akaka Bill, one (1) is for kanaka maoli and
    one (1) is for all others. One (1) petition is seeking the release of
    public information from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for public
    education purposes. And last but not least, one (1) petition is
    seeking to stop the export of prisoners from Hawaii (both Hawaiian and
    Kama'aina non-Hawaiian
    residents).

    The deadline set for the online petitions to close is May 8th. If you
    have not yet done so, please sign the online petitions and share them
    with your friends and ohana. The online petitions are listed below.

    OHA Beneficiaries (50% or more) petitioning the release of public
    information regarding OHA's support of the Akaka Bill:
    http://www.PetitionOnline.com/exposure/petition.html


    Kanaka Maoli Opposing the Akaka Bill (No Blood Quantum Requirement):
    http://www.PetitionOnline.com/aolekaka/petition.html


    Everyone Supporting the Kanaka Maoli Right to "Self-Determination":
    http://www.PetitionOnline.com/nofedrec/petition.html


    Everyone Opposed to the Export of Hawaii Prisoners:
    http://www.PetitionOnline.com/nogoaway/petition.html

    If you would like to print and collect physical signatures and you
    would like to receive a printable copy, please send me an e-mail at:
    Imua.Hawaii@verizon.net and I can attach a Word Document of any or all
    of the petitions to an e-mail. Alternately, I can fax or mail you any
    copies that you would like if you would like to help gather
    signatures. Please specify what petition(s) you would like to receive
    and your preferred method of receipt (e-mail, fax, or postal mail).

    We can continue the collection of physical signatures after the online
    petition expire if necessary.

    Please Forward, Mahalo!

    Aloha, Isaac


    --- End forwarded message ---

  • #2
    Update/Hawaiian Culture and Independence Workshop in May

    Aloha kakou,
    This workshop is coming up soon and we still have a few openings for
    people
    who would like to come. Please contact us in advance if you are
    planning on
    attending.
    Mahalo!
    Amy
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    Hawaiian Cultural Practices
    and
    The Struggle for Independence

    A Workshop with Activists
    Clarence Kukauakahi Ching & David Ingham

    Friday, May 7, 7-9 PM
    Part One: “A Baited Trap: The Akaka-Stevens Bill and Federal
    Recognition”
    Part Two: “The Three R's: Restoration, Reconciliation, Recognition”
    Saturday, May 8, 10 AM-5 PM
    Exploring Culture, Vision and Activism

    Language Studies International
    2015 Center Street, Berkeley (near BART)
    $75 for both days. Limited seats available at $20 for Friday night only.
    Class size limited for both sessions. Advance registration recommended.
    To register please email: waihili@aol.com

    Malama the air. Please come fragrance-free to enable people with asthma to
    breathe freely. Mahalo!
    Bios of Workshop Panelists
    Clarence Kukauakahi Ching:
    Kukauakahi is a kanaka maoli cultural practioner from Hawai’i. He is
    active in numerous projects and community issues, seeking always to
    preserve and

    strengthen Native Hawaiian practices and values, and to foster
    appreciation and
    care of the ‘aina. In 2002 he co-founded “Huaka'i I Na 'Aina
    Mauna” for
    group hiking in the footsteps of "Ka Po'e Kahiko" on Hawai'i island.
    Since 2002
    he
    has been an intervener in the contested Keck Observatories Outrigger
    Telescope case. From 1992 to 1995 he was part of the Hawai'i Loa
    construction
    crew and
    has planned a video documentary about the construction. He was
    instrumental
    in placing Kaniakapupu (Summer Palace of Kauikeaouli, King Kamehameha
    III) on
    the state and federal registers of historic places in 1986 and has
    promoted
    Uluhaimalama (The Queen's Garden in Pauoa) from the mid-1980s to
    present. He was

    co-executive producer of the video documentary "The 'Aina Remains"
    (1983). He
    served as a trustee of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) from 1986
    to 1990.

    Kukauakahi is a graduate of Kamehameha Schools (1954), a graduate of
    Brigham Young University, (major chemistry, minor zoology-1963) and a
    graduate
    of
    University of Idaho School of Law (1976).

    David Philbrick Ingham:
    David was born in Los Angeles but lived in Kaua’i during his early teens
    through late twenties. David married in Kaua’i and his children were
    born
    there. While living in Kaua’i, he “developed a deep, abiding
    respect for
    Hawaiians.” In the early 1980's, David began to actively research Native
    Hawaiian
    history and documents as well as the state of Native American affairs
    on the
    mainland. After reading the 1993 Apology Resolution issued by the Clinton
    administration, which stated the Native Hawaiians never did relinquish
    their
    land or
    sovereignty, he began to conduct extensive research and analysis of the
    Akaka-Stevens bill. David is outspoken in his assertion that federal
    recognition
    and
    passage of this bill will have dire consequences for Native Hawaiians.

    David has been welcomed as a speaker by the Living Nation at Iolani
    Palace (2002), by Hawaiian Patriotic League (HPL) on Kaua’i (2002),
    and has
    traveled with Aloha ‘Aina to meet with legislators about the
    Akaka-Stevens
    bill in
    March 2003. Much of his work can be found on www.stopakaka.com.

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    • #3
      FreeHawaii.org , The Online Voice of the Kingdom of Hawaii

      "Most Americans still think Hawaii actually wanted to become part of their country, never knowing that we're a conquered Nation and deeply resent our loss of Sovereignty." Many people have learned of Hawaii's Legal & Moral Right for Self Determination through this Site. * Hawaii Has NEVER Legally become a territory of the US, let alone a State. Make it Right! Restore us to the status of independent and sovereign Nation. Free Hawaii - NOW!
      http://www.freehawaii.org

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      • #4
        Nation of Hawaii, Independent & Sovereign

        Information on Hawaiian Sovereignty. "The cause of Hawaii and independence is larger and dearer than the life of any man connected with it. Love of country is deep-seated in the breast of every Hawaiian, whatever his station." - Lili`uokalani, Hawaii's last Queen * "This is a historical issue, based on a relationship between an independent government and the United States of America, and what has happened since and the steps that we need to take to make things right." - Republican Governor Linda Lingle, January 2003 * "The recovery of Hawaiian self-determination is not only an issue for Hawaii, but for America. ... let all of us, Hawaiian and non-Hawaiian, work toward a common goal. Let us resolve ... to advance a plan for Hawaiian sovereignty." - Democratic Governor Ben Cayetano, 1998 State of the State Address.
        http://hawaii-nation.org

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        • #5
          Mahea Uchiyama Center for International Dance Annual Repertory Concert 2004, May 23

          Mahea Uchiyama Center for International Dance Annual Repertory Concert, 2004, Dance in the Key of Life! , Sunday, May 23, 2004 at 3:00pm , Oakland Scottish Rite Center, 1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland CA , Showcasing the faculty and students of the Center for International Dance in performance of dances from : Hawai'i, The Middle East, West Africa, North India, Tahiti , Featuring appearances by KaUaTuahine Polynesian Dance Company, and our special guests, Chitresh Das Youth Company and The African Queens! , ONE SHOW ONLY! , Tickets must be purchased in advance and are on sale now! All seats reserved. Prices for tickets purchased prior to May 14th are as follows: $20 Orchestra and Loge, $15 Dress Circle, $10 Balcony, After May 14th, tickets are $25, $20 and $15 , Important change - Due to requirements of the Scottish Rite Center, we will not be allowed to sell tickets at the door. (There will, however be a Will Call table for pre-ordered tickets.) Therefore, please order tickets in advance: Tickets can be ordered through the Center for International Dance. Orders received by us by May 14th will be mailed to you. They will otherwise be held for you at the Will Call Table. Tickets may also be ordered through CBON Ticket Office: 925-798-1300 , For more information, please visit us at http://www.mahea.com

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          • #6
            Halau Aloha Pumehana O Polynesia, Ka Wa Hula: Hula Through Time, May 22, 2004

            Halau Aloha Pumehana O Polynesia (APOP) will present Ka Wa Hula: Hula Through Time, at the historic Crest Theatre, 1013 K street, Sacramento CA 95814, http://www.thecrest.com , Phone: 916-44-CREST , Box Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 4:30pm - 8:00pm, Friday - Sunday 12:30pm - 8:00pm , Sarurday May 22, 2004, 7:00pm (One Show Only) , Tickets $25.00 in Advance, $30.00 at the door (if not sold out), Children under 12 years & Seniors over 60 years $20.00, Call for special group rates, Online tickets http://tickets.com (Online tickets are subject to Processing Fee), Halau Aloha Pumehana O Polynesia, Kunu Hula Kawika Alfiche, Phone: 650-589-4066 E-mail kawahula@hotmail.com or go to website at http://www.apop.net , Press Release http://www.apop.net/Press_Release_Sac.htm * "We are excited to share the songs and dances that were passed on to us from generations before", says Kumu (Director/teacher) Kawika Alfiche.This prolific six-act production will embark on a provocative journey to unveil the history of Hawai'i through hula, where the haunting chants, powerful dances, and lingering melodies renewal of a culture once suppressed.Viewers will bear witness to unspoken ways of old and stunning imagery as the performers recount the ruling forces of Hawaiian lands and skies and unmask the misconceptions that threaten the integrity of hula itself. With conviction and potent visual storytelling, Ka Wa Hula is bound to captivate.* Halau Aloha Pumehana O Polynesia is a traditional Hawaiian Cultural Group based in San Francisco since 1994 and is led by Kawika Keikiali`i Hiwahiwa Alfiche. For more information about, Halau Aloha Pumehana O Polynesia, visit http://www.apop.net

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            • #7
              Hawaiian May Day Festival, May 8, 2004, Pleasanton CA

              Kumu Hula Association of Northern California presents "20th Annual Hawaiian May Day Festival" , Featuring: Hawaiian Entertainment by Local Hula Halau and Musicians - Arts & Crafts Booths and Food Booths , Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Avenue, Pleasanton CA , 9:00 am - 6:00 pm May 8, 2004 (Saturday) , Entrance Fee: $5.00 Teens and Adults - Free Children 12 years old and under , Fairgrounds Parking Fee: $8.00 , Information: Deanie ehulani@msn.com (510) 786-2890 or Ingrid ingridg@comcast.net (650) 355-6451 , Vendor booth information, Allennette Stender (808) 259-0088 allennette@hawaii.rr.com
              http://www.kumuhulaassociation.com

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              • #8
                Pacific Islands Festival, May 1, 2004, Foster City CA

                Pacific Islands Festival, Saturday May 1, 2004, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Leo Ryan Park, East Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd, Foster City CA , Admission: FREE * Entertainment by: Maori Mo Ake Tonu , Na Hula 'O Moku'aina a me Motu'aina http://motuaina.com , ‘Ote‘a ‘Api http://www.pacificexchangeprod.com , Tamali‘i , Toerau te Matai, and Kiore Metepara , Sponsored by the Foster City's Arts & Culture Committee, the Festival celebrates Pacific Island culture in song, dance, educational and cultural demonstrations. Includes arts and crafts and food booths , Info: Foster City Parks & Recreation Department bountyfestival@yahoo.com 650-286-3568

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                • #9
                  10th Annual San Francisco Aloha Festival, August 7 - 8, 2004

                  The 10th Annual San Francisco Aloha Festival , Presented by the Pacific Islanders' Cultural Association , August 7 - 8, 2004 (Saturday & Sunday) 10:00am - 5:00pm , San Francisco Presidio Parade Grounds, Lincoln Blvd at Graham St, San Francisco CA 94129 , The Pacific Islanders of the San Francisco Bay Area offer their talents in music dance and a outrigger canoe race during this FREE*, two-day festival of arts. Entertainment highlights include Pacific Islander music as well as Polynesian dance. The festival will also feature arts & crafts vendors, island cuisine, and educational exhibits and workshops. , A Great Family Atmosphere! Sorry, we ask that you please leave pets at home. ( NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED ) * $5.00 Parking , info@pica-org.org , Phone (415) 281-0221
                  http://www.pica-org.org

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                  • #10
                    Tahiti Fete of San Jose, July 3, 4, & 5, 2004, San Jose CA

                    Aloha & Ia Orana Tahiti Fête Supporters!

                    Tickets for the Tahiti Fête of San Jose 2004 are now available to
                    order from Tahiti Fête. Available exclusively from Tahiti
                    Fête: 3 Day Event Pass for $45. Individual day tickets are also
                    available. Seating is assigned, so order your tickets early for
                    optimal seat assignments. Visit http://www.tahitifete.com/tickets.htm
                    for details and our order form. Tickets will also be available at the
                    San Jose State University Event Center Box Office in May.

                    Tickets are also available for the "Tane et Vahine Tahiti San Jose
                    Soirée" (Mr/Miss Tahiti San Jose) for July 1 @ 6:00. Tickets are
                    $65 per person for the event which includes dinner, a gift and an
                    evening of Tahitian and Polynesian entertainment. Visit
                    http://www.tahitifete.com/tickets.htm#soiree for information.

                    We have confirmed our first workshop - Tahitian Language, instructed
                    by Tati Salmon. More workshops will be announced in May. Workshops are
                    $50 per class visit http://www.tahitifete.com/workshops.htm for
                    information.

                    Tahiti Fête of San Jose 2004 T-shirts and posters are available by
                    mail order. This year's artwork is by Big Island artist Nelson Makua.
                    T-shirt sizes range from Small to 6X (5X & 6X by special order only,
                    so order early). Visit http://www.tahitifete.com/store.htm

                    We are currently offering instructional DVDs and videos with FREE
                    shipping. Please visit http://www.tahitifete.com/store.htm

                    Mahalo and Mauruuru!
                    __________________________________________________ ______

                    Tahiti Fête of San Jose, Saturday Sunday & Monday July 3, 4, & 5,
                    2004, 9:00am - 5:30pm, San Jose State University Event Center. 7th
                    Street & San Carlos Street, San Jose CA. Tickets may be purchased
                    online http://www.tahitifete.com/tickets.htm

                    The Tane et Vahine Tahiti San Jose
                    http://www.tahitifete.com/tickets.htm#soiree , it will be held on July
                    1, 2004 in a formal setting with a Polynesian dinner and Tahitian
                    entertainment & The Solo Dance Eliminations will be held in the
                    Ballroom of the , San Jose Double Tree Hotel, 2050 Gateway Place, San
                    Jose CA, 408-453-4000 http://www.doubletreesanjose.com , on Friday,
                    July 2nd from 2:00 pm until the evening. Finalists chosen will compete
                    the next day at the San Jose State University Event Center. On Friday,
                    Saturday and Sunday night at the DoubleTree Hotel, Hawaiian and
                    Tahitian entertainment will be offered for hotel guests and performers
                    of the Fete.

                    Tahiti Fête of San Jose - Rules & Application
                    http://tahitifete.com/SJ/application.htm , Workshops information
                    http://tahitifete.com/workshops.htm

                    Join the Tahiti Fete of San Jose
                    & Hilo Mailing List: to receive notification of ticket availablility
                    and other event announcements http://tahitifete.com/list.htm

                    For more information or inquiries about participating, sponsoring, or
                    volunteering, please contact our executive producer, Pua Tokumoto.
                    puatahiti@aol.com , PuaTahiti Productions, PO Box 10688, Hilo Hawaii
                    96721 , Phone : 808-935-3002
                    Website: http://tahitifete.com

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                    • #11
                      E Pili Kakou I Ho`okahi Lahui 2004, Sept 10 - 11 & 12, 2004, Sacramento CA

                      Aloha!

                      E Pili Kakou I Ho`okahi Lahui is coming to Sacramento!
                      http://www.epilikakou.org

                      Friday Saturday Sunday, September 10 - 12, 2004 - Doubletree Hotel
                      Sacramento, 2001 Point West Way, Sacramento, CA 95815

                      Workshops in oli, hula kahiko, hula `auana and ka wa kahiko, taught by
                      some of Hawai`i's most distinguished kumu hula. Arts and crafts sale
                      and evening performances add to this wonderful 3-day event that all
                      are sure to enjoy.

                      "Let's join together as one body of people", from all corners of the
                      world and all of Hawai'i Nei, to promote, share, and perpetuate
                      Hawai'i's rich culture and heritage by sustaining and further
                      educating all who are practitioners and enthusiasts of the hula.


                      Confirmed presenters include:

                      Kapeka Chandler, Kaua`i - 2004 Honoree
                      Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett, O`ahu
                      Chinky Mahoe, O`ahu
                      Kapiolani Ha`o, O`ahu
                      George Holokai, O`ahu
                      Leimomi Ho, O`ahu
                      Michael "Keala" Ching, Big Island
                      Pa`ula Chandler, Kaua`i
                      Ku`ualohanui Kaulia, O`ahu
                      Sonny Ching, O`ahu
                      Poni Kamau`u, O`ahu
                      Kealoha Kalama, O`ahu
                      The Lim Family, Big Island
                      John Ka`imikaua, Moloka`i


                      Special Guest Presenters:

                      Auntie Paulette Kahelepuna
                      Auntie Mary Lou Kekuewa
                      Keali`i Ceballos
                      Michael Kop
                      Iwalani Tseu


                      The Doubletree Hotel is offering a special E Pili Kakou rate. For
                      reservations, please call the Doubletree Hotel "In House Reservations"
                      directly at 916-929-8855 and ask for the "hula retreat rate".
                      Doubletree Hotel reservations is available Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm.
                      http://www.doubletree.com

                      For registration and updated information, visit our website at
                      http://www.epilikakou.org


                      For more information, please contact one of the following coordinators
                      of "E Pili Kakou I Ho'okahi Lahui:

                      Sandra "Palikea" Ane (916) 428-6116 epilikakou@aol.com
                      Stephanie Kuli`a Shiroma (916) 284-6412 epilikakou@aol.com
                      Sakae Ross (Japanese) 808-926-7706 uilanimom@aol.com

                      Media Contact:
                      Landa "Po`okela" Stout (916) 435-8488 landa@surfbest.net
                      Debbie "Haumea" Aynaga (209) 462-HULA haumea@pacbell.net


                      WHY PARTICIPATE IN E PILI KAKOU I HO'OKAHI LAHUI HULA RETREAT?

                      * To bring together all practitioners & followers of hula as one body
                      of people in the perpetuation of hula as an art form in a
                      noncompetitive, nurturing environment
                      * Promote acceptance and understanding of all styles of hula
                      * Enlightenment in various areas of Hawaiian culture & heritage
                      through hula (i.e. language, protocol & ethics)
                      * A time to make new friends
                      * To build and promote the aloha spirit
                      * Create lasting bonds among all participants through a spiritual
                      understanding in hula

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                      • #12
                        1st Annual Miss Polynesia - California Pageant, July 31, 2004, Sacramento CA

                        TICKETS NOW ON SALE!!!!!

                        Youth of Today, Leaders of Tomorrow

                        (Tupulaga Nei, Taitai Mo A Taeao of Sacramento, Inc.)

                        Presents the

                        1st Annual Miss Polynesia - California Pageant

                        Saturday July 31, 2004 , 5:00pm - 11:00pm

                        Elks Lodge # 6
                        6446 Riverside Blvd
                        Sacramento CA 95831

                        Tickets are $25.00 in advance (Limited Seating)
                        $30.00 at the door. (If not sold out)
                        Preferred Seating $35.00
                        For preferred seating please call Ed at 916-202-3194

                        Please send your check or money order to:

                        Tupulaga Nei, Taitai Mo A Taeao
                        PO Box 33
                        Broderick, CA 95605

                        with a pre-paid stamped address envelope.

                        For Vendor information call Ed at 916-202-3194
                        Vendors Booths $200.00

                        Heavy Polynesian Buffet Dinner
                        With Entertainment and Vendors.

                        1st place winner to receive $5000.00 Scholarship

                        The following are the categories that are to be judge during the
                        Pageant: Casual Ware; Ethnic Ware; Ethnic Dance; Talent; Sash; Oratory
                        Speech by language of Polynesian Island State representing; Evening
                        Gown; Sarong; & Interview.

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                        • #13
                          SaMoana Magazine

                          Welcome to SaMoana Magazine! SaMoana Magazine is a new magazine with a South Pacific Flare created for ALL Pacific Islanders and for those who have a great love for the South Seas! SaMoana Magazine is based out of San Jose, California but distributes all over the United States and the Islands. We unite Polynesians, Melenasians and Micronesians through stories of family &; culture, inspiration and achievements, business endeavors, ministry, music, dance, food, health, fitness, fashion and beauty. We list Calender of Events as well, so be sure to submit your event or fundraiser before SaMoana's next bi monthly publication. We feature reader photo and essay contests and we are always looking for contributing writers. Please leave email for me, if you have questions, story ideas, are interested in advertising or distributing SaMoana Magazine in your town. *** Tara Elega Doxie- Editor-In-Chief SaMoana Magazine,

                          http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SaMoanaMagazine

                          http://www.samoanamagazine.us

                          http://www.misssamoasantaclaracounty.com

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                          • #14
                            Samoan Sisterhood

                            Talofa Lava & Welcome!!

                            Mission Statement:
                            We strive to serve the Samoan Community with an open heart, in
                            hopes of uniting our people and educating non-Samoans about
                            our culture, traditions and beliefs.

                            Samoan Sisterhood was borne out of hard work, determination,
                            loyalty and good will. We have great hopes for this coming year,
                            that our mission will surpass the division that resides in our
                            community.

                            We have an obligation to pass onto our children a culture that
                            continues to thrive ,that for their sake, we can build a strong and
                            vibrant community. Through our works, they CAN inherit unity &
                            strength.

                            We take our responsibilities seriously and work professionally
                            with each other at all times. There are times when ideas WILL
                            conflict but armed with our common commitment, we learn to
                            compromise and respect each others opinions.for the love of
                            our community...our heritage. http://www.samoansisterhood.com

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                            • #15
                              Halau Hula Me Ke Aloha

                              Hula Me Ke Aloha is a Sacramento, California-based halau that believes
                              strongly in ohana and culture. Our Name means to "hula" with love. We
                              base our halau on the cornerstone: "aloha kekahi i kekahi" (love one
                              another).Our halau is growing rapidly under the watchful eye of Po'o
                              Pala O Halau Hula Me Ke Aloha, Rhoda Leimomi Mabanta.

                              We also offer various performance packages for your next special
                              event. We will customize a package for you luau, birthday, wedding,
                              corporate event or graduation. We also have an event coordinator
                              available who specializes in da island style! If you would like to
                              book us, click on the "Contact Us" link. If you are interested in
                              joining our ohana or have a question about our performance packages
                              and or event coordinating, give us a call or email us.
                              http://www.hulamekealoha.com

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