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Linda Andrade Wheeler gestures to help make a point during one of her motivational talks to employees of American Express.
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Coaching others on how to make positive changes
For the past 16 years, Pam Chambers has coached thousands of people on presenting themselves in public. She offers 11 seminars. Some examples are "Seven ways that women throw their power away," and "A room full of strangers: 17 networking tips".
 Teaching people to take charge of their destinies
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'Waiting to Exhale' author gets back in the groove
Critics haven't always been so kind to Terry McMillan. They often balk at her simple characters and dialogue-driven plots. But they haven't been able to ignore her sales: The first printing of her latest book is close to a million copies - not quite John Grisham or Tom Clancy, but close. |
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Hawai'i Ways
Going toe-to-toe in the ring
During the Great Depression, we teenagers could have gotten into bad trouble just as teenagers do today, if it hadn't been for the Catholic Youth Organization and its amateur boxing tournaments at the gym on old Fort Street. |
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Hawai'i Gardens
Wild poinsettia is related to coffee
Warscewiczia is a very attractive plant that we don't see enough in Hawai‘i gardens. It has brilliant red bracts (the leaf-like plant parts, often brightly colored, that usually appear below the actual flower). You might guess that it would be related to poinsettias, the Christmas flower. |
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Book Review
Comedian pulls no punches about alcoholism
How Richard Lewis came to terms with his alcoholism and his life is the subject of Lewis' new memoir, "The Other Great Depression," with the subtitle "How I'm Overcoming, On a Daily Basis, At Least a Million Addictions and Dysfunctions and Finding a Spiritual (Sometimes) Life." |
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Lit Beat
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Art Review
Artwork from golden era of animation showing at academy
Steve Schneider, 41, curator of "The Art of Warner Bros. Animation," which is on exhibit at the Honolulu Academy of Arts, has devoted half his life to piecing together the world's premier collection of Warner Bros. original animation materials. |
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Art Calendar
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Animal Companions
Before deciding to get a pet, see how you score as an owner
Is it a good time to add an animal companion to your life? The short answer is, yes, if your life is calm and organized right now. Take this quiz, used by permission of the Denver Dumb Friends League. |
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The Great Index to Fun
