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Honolulu Rail - It’s About Time to Build it!

Posted by Netsato on October 15th, 2008

Much has been said about Honolulu’s proposed rail transit system, and as we get closer to the general election, I suppose the noise will be growing on both sides of the fence. But I want to throw in my two cents.
I support rail because:
1) We need an alternative to more roads and more cars - […]

What’s with these Japanese Stickers on U.S. Cars?

Posted by Netsato on July 9th, 2008

I don’t get it. Have you seen this Japanese sticker before on a car in the US?

Or, maybe you’ve seen this sticker…

In Hawaii (and in SoCal I hear), it seems that “cool” young dudes in the import car hot-rod scene think these Japanese stickers are da bomb! Maybe I’m an old fut, cause I don’t […]

Hawaii’s International Stars Making it Big

Posted by Netsato on February 9th, 2008

Name the artist with Hawaii ties who:
1) released a single with Celine Dion on January 16, 2008.
2) was nominated for 3 MTV Video music awards in 2006 and 2007?
3) released a platinum selling album in 2006 under the Sony label?
4) is hosting a music TV show with a worldwide audience?
Jasmine Trias or Jordan Segundo […]

Two Yokozuna for the Hawaii Grand Sumo Tournament

Posted by Netsato on May 30th, 2007

It’s official. Today, the Mongolian born sumo wrestler known as Hakuho was promoted to professional sumo’s highest rank, Grand Champion, or Yokozuna. Hakuho becomes the sports 69th Yokuzuna and joins fellow Mongolian wrestler Asashoryu at the pinnacle of Japan’s national sport. The means that the Hawaii Grand Sumo Tournament will be the first […]

Who to Watch in the Hawaii Grand Sumo Tournament

Posted by Netsato on April 10th, 2007

To really enjoy sumo you should really know a little about the wrestlers. Who are the up and comers, who’s moving down and who’s fighting with a lot on the line. In this post, I’ll cover some of the major players and my observations about them. If you’re new to the sport, I hope my […]