Aloha Essays

  • Aloha Airlines Case Analysis

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    1. AIRCRAFT MISHAP TIMELINE On 28 April 1988, Aloha Airlines Flight 243, a Boeing 747 based out of Honolulu International Airport, Hawaii, began operations on what was scheduled for six inter-island flights. The First Officer checked in with Aloha Airlines Flight Operations about 5:00am followed by the Captain shortly after. The aircraft log was signed off and released for flight with no open write-ups. They both completed pre-departure duties and proceeded to the aircraft. All pre-flight preparations

  • Hawaii

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    a special place, by looking at its physical geography, history, and culture. Introduction I.     What comes to mind when you think of palm trees, beautiful beaches, luaus and hula dances? A.     Hawaii B.     The “Aloha” state. II.     Do you know what aloha means? A.     Aloha is the Hawaiian word meaning love. B.     It is also used to say hello or goodbye to visitors. III.     During my visit to Hawaii, I was able to learn a great deal about its geography, history and culture. IV.     Today

  • Early Sunday Morning

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    Allison just started to cry and then she said she would never find a better friend then her. Then Amber started to laugh to cheer her up. She said she would write every week. They could be pen pals. The next day she said good bye to Washington and aloha to Hawaii. This book is a turn pager because it's interesting to see what happens to Amber. They have to adapt to the beautiful place they are going to be in for awhile. They went down to the beach to see the surfers and Amber's little brother Andy

  • Aloha Dance Essay

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    The Forbidden and The Aloha Dance It is said that ancient times were simpler than the present day. Life was simply about surviving. But of course, change is inevitable. Humans constantly feel the need to expand grounds or to go where conditions are best suited for them. Eventually, a tribe or race would have met another on their own. But what was life like before the different tribes and races met? In present day research, it is seen that though there was no contact whatsoever, separated ancient

  • Human Factors On Aloha 243

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    After studying the Aloha aircraft accident in 1933, our group is interested in the investigation in Human performances factors in maintenance and inspection. We have divided the investigation into 5 aspects: Investigation: 1. The lack of inattention of the mechanics in practical procedures and policies planning. Aloha Airline operated inter-island flight in Hawaii, therefore, Aloha 243 was operating in salt water environment. During each flight, there was a risk that the air saturated with

  • Aloha Aina Project Essay

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    species found nowhere else in the world and includes a number of significant cultural sites. (http://www.nps.gov/hale/learn/historyculture/preservation.htm) About Aloha Aina Project The Hawaiian term, “Aloha Aina” literally means, love of the land. In its deeper sense, Aloha Aina means love of the

  • Aloha Oe by Jack London

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    1876–November 22, 1916) in San Francisco, California. This story was first published in a magazine called The Lady’s Realm in 1908. Set in the lush backdrop of Hawaii, we find ourselves at the end of a story rather than the beginning. The mournful song of Aloha Oe swells as we pan the transport, its decks, and the gangway and wharf looking for whom this song is meant. It turns out not to be for the many natives described or sailors gathered, but for the junket of US Senators, wives and daughters now departing

  • Aloha Football Scholarship Essay

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    Countless tangible and intangible actors undoubtedly shaped my identity development; however, the Aloha Football Program had the most unique and formative influences on my early development. I began participating in the Aloha Youth Football program at age ten and consider myself a member of the program to this day. Beyond the sport of football, the Aloha program and its coaches encouraged a life of togetherness, positive attitude, perseverance, and excellence. In addition to

  • Flight 214 Essay

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    On July 6, 2013 at around 11:28 am PST, an Asiana Airlines Boeing 777, Flight 214 was on visual final approach to San Francisco International Airport’s (SFO) runway 28L when it struck a seawall located at the end of the runway and subsequently crashed. When the aircraft impacted the seawall the main landing gear broke off and the aft fuselage separated at the main bulkhead. As the 777 slid down the runway it managed to partially lift into the air, rotate about 330 degrees and finally came to rest

  • Summary of Aloha Oe by Jack London

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    extensively and was successful as a writer who was well read by millions of the people around the world. He travelled extensively and was an adventurous person. He visited Hawai in 1915 and again 1916 that might have provided him the basis for his writing Aloha Oe. He died on November 22, 1916 at an age of 40 years. (Wissdorf, 1996) The st...

  • Aloha and Mabuhay: A Look Into Filipino Hawai‘i

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    By doing so, many Filipinos enjoyed fishing, hunting, and farming during their spare time, things that they also would enjoy back in the Philippines. They enjoyed these activities with each other, and others including Hawaiians and Asians. These kinds of activities were simple, yet important because of its ability to bring a variety of cultures into a single unit. A famous, yet illegal tradition that Filipino people continue is chicken fighting. Many argue that this is a cultural activity that has

  • Aloha and Mabuhay: A Look Into Filipino Hawai‘i

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    Filipinos are the second largest ethnicity group in Hawai‘i, right after White or Caucasian. The Filipino race and culture have become a very big part of Hawai‘i’s diverse society. In the 20th century Filipino ancestors took the risk, a gamble taken by many around the world to travel 5,445 miles from the Philippines to Hawai‘i. Hawai‘i’s elite haole were in need of laborers in the rapidly growing sugar industry, because sugar was king. The Filipinos were the last race group to arrive in Hawai‘i

  • Personal Narrative: My Life In Hawaii

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    tension and pressures of daily life. I remember several times when i actually hoped “island time” would happen and remove the stress from the moment. I learned about tolerance, from the concept of “Aloha”. To many tourists “Aloha” means “Hello or Goodbye”, but to Hawaii residents it means so much more. Aloha is a spirit, or a way of life, where people get along regardless of race, religion or culture. As Hawaii is one of the most culturally diverse

  • Around The Island Of Oahu Essay

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    gaining a better sense of what magnificent place the island of Oahu is. In this report, the following places and the facts containing in the areas are shown: Honolulu Chinatown (Cultural Plaza), Iolani Palace, Kamehameha Statue (Judiciary building), Aloha Tower Marketplace, and Dole Plantation. Honolulu Chinatown: Honolulu Chinatown dated back to the 1800s when Chinese immigrant families had the desire to perpetuate the traditional and cultural practices of the Chinese, so forth the 25-acre of

  • The Overthrow Of The Hawaiian Kingdom

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    States. This was all lead by foreigner groups such as the Hawaiian League and Committee of Safety, but some Hawaiians and even some foreigners did not want this to follow through. As a matter of fact some Hawaiians and some foreigners, such as Hui Aloha Aina and a group of Robert Wilcox and his men tried multiple attempts to cease the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom, but was not successful. Although the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom reduced the Hawaiians rights and ended the Hawaiian Monarchy

  • Pacific Homesick: Growing Up in Paradise

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    can only daydream about. When most people hear of where I grew up all they can picture is paradise. There is so much more to the “Aloha State” than the stale beachside hotels covered in an abundance of hibiscus prints with pineapples around every turn. The people, food, and land are the heart of the Hawaiian Islands. My Hawaiian family is awesome because they have the Aloha Spirit, our way of life. Everyone helps one another because we are “Ohana,” which in Hawaiian means “family.” I have so many multicultural

  • The Hawaiian Monarchy

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    The Hawaiian Monarchy was overthrown by the Committee of Safety, a group of American businessmen, in the year 1893 (The Overthrow of the Monarchy - Spirit of Aloha). The decline of the Hawaiian government had been going on for years before, starting in the late 1800s when the Americans took control of the sugar industry. Hawaiians began to rely on the U.S., mostly for profit, as sugar was Hawaii’s main export. The monarchy officially ended when Liliuokalani abdicated the throne on January 24, 1895

  • Technology System Options in Restaurants

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    When opening a new restaurant it is important to consider technology options that will offer competitive advantage, enhance profit, and work efficiently for the establishment. Three systems that are generally purchased for restaurant use are inventory systems, point of sales systems, and reservation management systems. All of these systems should be researched and compared on their functionality so the most suitable technologies can be implemented into the daily activities of the restaurant. An

  • Hawaii Culture Research Paper

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    Japanese full dress is basically suit, dress, or kimono. The kimono is Japanese traditional cloth, but Hawaiian full dress is an aloha shirt. It is a like a short- sleeved Y-shirt, and its design depicts plants or seeds. For example, when someone goes to a wedding ceremony, he is able to wear an aloha shirt. Also Hawaiian women wear a special dress. It is called a moo-moo, made of pareo fabric, so it has good breathability. Hawaii is in the Southern Hemisphere,

  • Informative Essay: Should We Live In Hawaii?

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    If you are considering living in Hawaii, Here is some facts that you should know. Hawaii became a state in August twenty first, nineteen fifty nine. Its state number is fifty. In total there is eight islands in Hawaii. The Oahu Island, the Maui Island, the Kauai Island, the Molokai Island, the Lanai Island, and Hawaii referred to as big Island. The Oahu Island is called the gathering place because it is home to the majority of the people in Hawaii. Maui Island got the name Valley Isle, from its