Whats Happening on the Big Island
December 15th - January 15th

This is our fifth e-zine to date. Inside you will find news on whats new on the Big Island, and whats new on our website. In this issue we will cover a bunch of topics.

Finally we have some amazing pictures, we threw in randomly.

Enjoy

Vog From the Kilauea Volcano,
On the Big Island,
Leads to Declaration of National Disaster

Reminiscent of a moon crater, because of its perfectly round features, the crater is a massive half mile round. From 1832 to 1924 the crater was home to a lava lake. Almost constantly in motion, the lava lake was a spectacle to behold.

The climax of it all was the 1924 eruption that seemed to quiet the crater down. Visitors flocked to the Volcano to witness its fascinating features.

Mark Twain, who had a special place in his heart for the Big Island was one of those people. " It was like gazing at the sun at noonday, except that the glare was not quite so white. At unequal distances all around the shores of the lake were nearly white-hot chimneys or hollow drums of lava, four or five feet high, and up through them were bursting gorgeous sprays of lava gouts and gem spangles, some white, some red, and some golden - a ceaseless bombardment, and one that fascinated the eye with its unapproachable splendor" Mark Twain 1866.

Today, over Nine Thousand people a day visit the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and it is easy to see why.

But the awakening of Halemaumau has not been all fun and games for Big Island Residents. Although no property damage has been sustained, there has been other effects from the new eruption.

Sulfur Dioxide emissions have been up to 10 times greater then pre-eruption emissions. This deadly gas has led to forced evacuations, and has damaged numerous crops. Health risks are present, and it is hard to say what the effects to residents have been.

All this has led to the Federal Government to declare the Big Island as a national disaster site.

At this time only the farmers will benefit from this, with loans and grants being opened to eligible land owners.

For more information on the Vog, or volcanic smog that Halemaumau has been making go to our Vog Blog where you will the most current information on the Big Island of Hawaii, and all kinds of useful links.

Aloha David

Ola Spa Products From Hawaiian Body Products

They sent me four products to review:

· Creme Body Lotion, Vanilla Ginger Scent

· One Kukui Candle, Jasmine Neroli Scent

· Cane Sugar Scrub, Coconut Lemongrass Scent

· Pacific Salt Scrub, Passion Fruit Citrus Scent

They also sent me a sampler of their scents: "Your Ticket to Paradise", A complimentary card with a complete selection of the scents that the company has to offer.

To read the rest of my review, and hear more about this awesome company, follow this link

If you have a product or service you would like for me to review, please email me

The Island Music Scene

The First Event this month is the Cd Release party for Neva 2 Young. Although I have never seen these guys in concert, they are going to be playing with one of my favorite local bands, Big Island's Own Mixjah.

This promises to be a great concert, and a even better party.

So Don't miss the Neva 2 Young CD Release Party at the Rock Starz Bar in Kona.

Next up in the upcoming month we have Grammy and Hoku Award Winner John Cruz at the Blue Dragon playing two concerts New Years Eve. One is a dinner concert, and includes the price of dinner, and the other starts at 8:30 P.m. and will take you into the New Year.

John Cruz is another of my favorite musicians, and this concert promises to be a great one. Tickets are going to sell out early, so get yours now!

Mi's Italian Bistro

All the ingredients in the menu are as fresh as possible, from the homemade pasta to the locally grown greens used in their salads. Mi's had been being hailed as the best Italian Food on the Big Island, and it is because the dedication the owners put into it.

Pictured above, The Starr family does it all.

Morgan Starr, the head chef and co-owner is often busy in the kitchen, but when the front gets slammed, you will find him bussing tables to take the pressure off the rest of the family.

The Menu makes you hungry by just reading it, with different lasagna every day as one of the specials.

To read more, get directions, and phone number, go to our page on Mi's Italian Bistro.

Upcoming Events December 15th 2008 to January 15th 2009

Every Month we pick two events that stand out to us, as the things you don't want to miss. This month is kind of funny,for New Years you got the same old parties that will happening at the hotels, and Coconut grove in Kona, and the bars in Hilo. But so far the best bet for New Years is John Cruz at the Blue Dragon and the Wailea Village Historic Preservation – Mochi Pounding 12/28/2008

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