Ruth Elayne Kongaika
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Hawaii Five-O Season Two Premier at Sunset on the Beach

Posted on September 13, 2011 at 11:55pm 0 Comments

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Living in Hawaii does have its perks. The red carpet was rolled out across the sand at the premiere of Season Two of Hawaii Five-O. This event took place last Saturday in Waikiki. Thousands of fans were on location to meet with their favorite stars from the series, including Scott Caan, Alex O'Loughlin,…

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Hawaii Saimin and Ramen Noodles

Posted on September 8, 2011 at 11:35am 0 Comments

 

Ever since I have been living in the South Pacific, the meal we rely on for quick fixings, or the easy anytime snack is saimin, otherwise known as ramen noodles. Saimin is the Hawaiian version of ramen, possibly stemming from the Chinese words sai (thin) and mein (noodle). It is usually served with beef, chicken or shrimp broth. My kids grew up eating it, and they would even eat it raw (not sure how good that was for them), but they survived. Click…

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New Italian Music Trio Il Vivo

Posted on September 6, 2011 at 8:08pm 0 Comments

I recently heard an amazing trio of young men on The Talk, a fun talk show. One of my favorite singing groups is Il Divo. Il Divo (which means "divine male performer - in Italian") is made up of four vocalists. American tenor, David Miller, French pop singer, Sebastien Izambard, Spanish baritone Carlos Marin and Swiss…

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The History of Picture Brides in Hawaii

Posted on July 31, 2011 at 8:12pm 0 Comments

n the early 1900s many immigrant men were recruited to work on the sugar cane plantations in Hawaii on temporary visas. Rather than intermarry, a match making organization sent pictures of these men home to recruit willing women to be their wives, and to help on the plantations. These were…

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Who I am:
http://polynesianmaiden.blogspot.com/
http://elayne.imagekind.com
http://hawaiianart.ning.com
Media outlets that I currently write for:
Demand Studios, Constant Content, Associated Content and more.....
My writing is:
Nonfiction, Blog Posts, Screenwriting
Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
Yes, frequently on my hubs: http://www.hubpages.com/profile/elayne001
Services I offer to other writers:
If you want to post your website on my blog, go to:
http://hawaiianart.ning.com

I'll be happy to post it for you or anything you want to add about Hawaii.
I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
This one
My professional associations:
BYU Hawaii - Graphic Artist, ITEP Teacher Clearance Clerk

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At 7:32pm on July 31, 2010, Lisa MartinezLisa Martinez said…
Thanks for friending me, Ruth. I look forward to getting to know you and your work.
At 3:36pm on July 30, 2010, Bonnie RostBonnie Rost said…
Hello there. Thanks for the invitation as friend. I hope I can remember how to change the "theme" of "My Page." You go to "My Page" (your page). Click on "Settings." On the left side of the page of "My Settings" you click on "My Page." That prompt takes you to "My Page Settings." Under the prompt for "My Page Settings," you will find the prompt for "Appearance." Under that section you find the command, "Change your theme on the Appearance page." Click on "Appearance" - it should light up in red.This will take you to the page of several themes to choose from. Check the one you like - at the bottom you can change the coloros. - then save.
At 2:24pm on July 30, 2010, Kathy H PorterKathy H Porter said…
Glad I saw your friend request before I shut the computer down. I'm headed up to the Adirondacks for a week (we leave tomorrow morning) and, the internet access where we going is spotty - to say the least.
At 1:40pm on July 30, 2010, Dawn JonesDawn Jones said…
Networkin and all that jazz, ya?

Just gotta decipher my lingo from time ta time.
At 1:29pm on July 30, 2010, Dawn JonesDawn Jones said…
Signed up for yer blog
At 7:05pm on February 4, 2010, Dana Lynn SmithDana Lynn Smith said…
Hello Ruth, thanks for connecting. I wish you much success with your writing!
Dana
At 4:42pm on November 12, 2009, Heather HewettHeather Hewett said…
Hi Ruth, Nice to meet you! Just read your post on my page. Girl with Pen prefers to publish proprietary content, but if you have something particular in mind, let me know. You can also read about our guidelines at "Submit Your Ink" (http://girlwpen.com/?page_id=38). All best, Heather
At 10:59am on November 2, 2009, Amy MennotAmy Mennot said…
Ruth, how kind of you to comment! I'm so glad you enjoyed my description of the Taj Mahal, and even better if it inspires you to go there. It's one of the most special places on earth....
At 9:42am on November 2, 2009, Kamy WicoffKamy Wicoff said…
Dear Ruth,

So glad to see you on She Writes! I love all the activity you've posted and helpful info for other writers. Thank you so much for being here!

Just so you know -- I have decided to take the remove the "gifts" function from our network -- it was taking up a lot of space on everyone's profile page and at the top of our main page. I know you gave a few and that is so nice; I hope you don't mind that they will come down now.

Warm best, and please let me know if there is anything I can do for you on She Writes,
Kamy
At 5:22am on September 21, 2009, Amy MennotAmy Mennot said…
Ruth, welcome to the travel writers group! Great to have you on board. I have just returned from India and have begun posting my stories at http://candygaucho.com . Forgive the self promotion, but I'd be thrilled if you dropped by!

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Hawaii Five-O Season Two Premier at Sunset on the Beach

http://elayne001.hubpages.com/hub/Hawaii-Five-O-at-Sunset-on-the-Beach Living in Hawaii does have its perks. The red carpet was rolled out across the sand at the premiere of Season Two of Hawaii Five-O. This event took place last Saturday in Waikiki. Thousands of fans were on location to meet with their favorite stars from the series, including Scott Caan, Alex O'Loughlin, Grace Park and Daniel…See More
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Hawaii Saimin and Ramen Noodles

 Ever since I have been living in the South Pacific, the meal we rely on for quick fixings, or the easy anytime snack is saimin, otherwise known as ramen noodles. Saimin is the Hawaiian version of ramen, possibly stemming from the Chinese words sai (thin) and mein (noodle). It is usually served with beef, chicken or shrimp broth. My kids grew up eating it, and they would even eat it raw (not sure how good that was for them), but they survived. Click…See More
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New Italian Music Trio Il Vivo

I recently heard an amazing trio of young men on The Talk, a fun talk show. One of my favorite singing groups is Il Divo. Il Divo (which means "divine male performer - in Italian") is made up of four vocalists. American tenor, David Miller, French pop singer, Sebastien Izambard, Spanish baritone Carlos Marin and Swiss tenor Urs Buhler. They have sold over 26 million albums.The Group Il Vivo are all from Italy and are currently holding their own on the…See More
Blog post by Ruth Elayne Kongaika Sep 7, 2011
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The History of Picture Brides in Hawaii

n the early 1900s many immigrant men were recruited to work on the sugar cane plantations in Hawaii on temporary visas. Rather than intermarry, a match making organization sent pictures of these men home to recruit willing women to be their wives, and to help on the plantations. These were…See More
Blog post by Ruth Elayne Kongaika Aug 1, 2011
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A Tribute to the Sweetest Daughter Ever

I am a very fortunate mother. I say that because I have been blessed with a very loving and caring daughter. Many people want a son as their first child, but I believe it is better to have a daughter first. This is a tribute to loving and caring daughters everywhere, but especially my own. You can see her in my avatar, which was taken when she was less than a year old. We were then living in the South Pacific Island of Tonga. …See More
Blog post by Ruth Elayne Kongaika Jul 29, 2011
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Shore Fishing in Hawaii

My husband and I recently inherited two fine fishing poles. We live on the North Shore on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. We often notice fishing poles stuck in the sand on the shore near the winding highway on our way to and from Honolulu. Some of these poles have bells on them to indicate that a sea creature is biting the line.…See More
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Living Aloha and Other Meanings

http://hubpages.com/hub/Living-Aloha-and-Other-Meanings Aloha has been known as a way to say hello and goodbye, as well as another word for the loving spirit and soul of the Hawaiian Islands. It is used to add to the last day of the work week, in anticipation of a great time (Aloha Friday!) There is actually more to it than that. I want to share some thoughts about Aloha, and what it means to children,…See More
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Date Night Ideas for Young and Old

Do you find yourself stuck in front of the computer reading about other people enjoying their lives on Facebook? Come on, get a life! How is your romance, anyways. Hopefully not dead! One way to keep your life exciting is to date!Here are some ideas of how you can ask a person out, what you can do when you go out,…See More
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Special Thoughts About Mothers

http://hubpages.com/hub/Special-Thoughts-About-Mothers One thing in life is for sure - we all have a mother. Whether she was a good mother, a great mother, a fun mother, a strict or a mean mother, we all have memories of our…See More
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Beauty Secrets from Europe

http://hubpages.com/hub/Beauty-Secrets-from-Europe Plautus, a Roman philosopher once wrote, "A woman without paint is like food without salt." I'm not sure he could get away with that today. Women have tried to enhance their natural features throughout the ages.They have also experimented with different beauty treatments to slow the…See More
Blog post by Ruth Elayne Kongaika Apr 5, 2011
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Beauty Secrets from Ancient Egypt

http://hubpages.com/hub/Beauty-Secrets-from-Ancient-Egypt If you want to feel like the Queen of the Nile, you could try using some of Cleopatra's ancient beauty secrets. Scientists and archeologists have studied the beauty treatments and procedures used in the old Egyptian civilizations.…See More
Blog post by Ruth Elayne Kongaika Apr 3, 2011
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How the Ukulele Came to Hawaii

The ukulele is usually associated with Hawaiian music. But, before the haole (white) missionaries came to Hawaii, the Hawaiians knew very little about melody. They performed solo chants without any accompaniment for ceremonies and rituals with a monotone voice.  …See More
Blog post by Ruth Elayne Kongaika Apr 1, 2011
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The History of Royal Hawaiian Jewelry

http://hubpages.com/hub/The-History-of-Beautiful-Royal-Hawaiian-Jewelry When I first moved to Hawaii, I was quite impressed with the amount and quality of jewelry that many of the older Hawaiian women wore. It was not uncommon to see four or five solid gold bracelets and three or more golden necklaces adorning their arms and necks. I was curious as to why these pretty women had to wear so many at the same…See More
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