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Aurthur Reese, 88, strums his bass inside the Lanakila Senior Citizen Center, where the elderly meet each day to ward off problems arising from living alone.
Jeff Widener • The Honolulu Advertiser
 Lit Beat
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Lanakila Senior Citizen Center buzzes with life
At the Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Citizen Center, people give as much as they get. This isn't just a motto: Every day at Lanakila, senior citizens come. They play. They learn. And they serve, giving back to their peers as volunteers. It's a way to long life, health and happiness.
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One picture of yours can be worth a thousand praises
You have a little more than a week to enter the "‘Ohana in the Islands" family photo contest, which is looking for a photo that evokes warm feelings, a strong sense of ‘ohana and the unique culture of Hawai‘i. |
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Waimea Falls ceremony set for renewing vows
Waimea Falls Park is offering a group ceremony by torch light, next to the park's waterfall, at 7 p.m. Wednesday for couples who want to renew their marriage vows. |
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More fun goodies for upscale pooches and kitties
Hawai‘i Doggie Bakery & Gift Shop has opened a second store, this one at Ward Warehouse and are planning a grand opening next Sunday. The store features an exhibition-type kitchen, where folks can watch the bakers. |
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Students gather groceries, cash for the Hawaii Foodbank
The Hawaii Foodbank is urging all Hawai‘i students to participate in this year's food drive, called the $20,000 eWhiz! School Sweepstakes. Winning schools will receive eWhiz! computers. |
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Family Matters
Teenagers often need a lot more sleep than they get
Researchers at the Brown University School of Medicine have found that the "body clock" is reset for a later-than-ideal time during the teen years, so they may not be ready for slumber until close to midnight. |
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Honorable Mention
Cancer patient turns to athletics during tough times
Michael Dudock suffers from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and manic depression but that hasn't stopped him from giving up on his life. He has competed in the Aloha State games and various marathons. |
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Prescriptions
Lower your blood pressure the natural way
Elevated blood pressure is a major risk factor for both heart disease and stroke. For some patients, blood pressure can be lowered without medications. |
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Hawai'i Nature Squad
Where do butterflies go when it rains?
Another chapter in the continuing adventures of the Hawai‘i Nature Squad as it investigates mysteries and wonders in the environment. |
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KidNews
Indoor basketball facility helps kids on and off the court
In a warehouse near Windward Mall, the Shootout, which opened in November, is a safe haven for neighborhood kids. They come to improve their skills, hang out with friends or just kill time. |
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For Better, For Worse
Couple is a match made in heaven – and by relatives
Melvin Kiyabu of Honolulu and Lavern Johnson of Minneapolis met through his cousin and her twin sister. Their first date turned out to be love at first sight. After living in Japan and Minnesota, the couple now reside in Hawai‘i. |
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Quick Bites
New executive chef at Parc Cafe
Don Maruyama Jr. has been named executive chef of the Parc Cafe at the Waikiki Parc Hotel. Maruyama, a 14-year veteran of the food service industry, was most recently the executive chef at Fort Street Bar and Grill in downtown Honolulu. |
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The Great Index to Fun
