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Topic: Lehua


In the News (Fri 25 Dec 09)

  
  Lehua rat, rabbit kill proposed - The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's Newspaper
Lehua, which lies less than a mile off the northern point of Ni'ihau, has a land area of roughly 200 acres.
Lehua is a state wildlife refuge prized for providing nesting area for seabirds, and 17 species have been spotted there.
It's not known when rats arrived at Lehua, but with rabbits, one popular tale is that early European ships dropped rabbits off on many small islands to provide a food source for sailors who might end up shipwrecked there.
the.honoluluadvertiser.com /article/2004/May/18/ln/ln24a.html   (414 words)

  
 Kahilu Theatre, Waimea Hawaii - Invest in the Kahilu
Lehua mamo donors are entitled to a number of benefits including: single-ticket purchases in advance of public sale, an invitation to the annual Lehua Mamo reception, advance notice of all regular and special events.
The yellow lehua is a symbol of strength in Hawai’i, demonstrated by the ‘o–hia’s ability to adapt to a great number of climatic zones.
In 1980 when the Theatre was built, a number of lehua mamo trees were planted on the grounds and dedicated to members of the community who were closely associated with the arts of Waimea.
www.kahilutheatre.org /support.htm   (416 words)

  
 lehua
Lehua is one of six puppies born to her parents, Simba and Baby, in the foster family's guest room 29 June 1999.
Lehua's sister's (Kapeka) mom and dad wanted to adopt her as well, but Lehua was scared of the dad and would not warm up in time for them to be able to take her with them when they moved to upper state New York.
Lehua is a very sweet little girl, but like her siblings, very shy of those she doesn't know.
www.chowrescuenva.com /lehua.html   (336 words)

  
 Ready-made ohia lei overlooking Halema`uma`u
Lehua blossom from the ohia tree - The flower of Hawai`i
The red lehua, blossom of the `ohi`a tree, is the flower of the island of Hawai`i, as designated in 1923 by the Territorial legislature.
It was believed that picking lehua blossoms would cause rain.
hvo.wr.usgs.gov /archive/spotlight_images/lehua.html   (93 words)

  
 Mana
The third member of the group, Lehua Watanabe, had grown up on the Big Island, or rather she had grown up next to it, since her earliest and fondest memories were of the water and surf she had virtually lived in while doing that growing.
Lehua told him she had inherited her Polynesian nose, with its low bridge and slightly flattened tip, from her mother, but her small and slender build had come down to her from Japanese ancestors on her father’s side of the family.
Lehua knew only a smattering of the native speech, but enough to be certain no Hawaiian speaker would have understood the sounds coming from the old woman’s lips.
www.cmonline.com /boson/fiction/mana/manasample.html   (4994 words)

  
 lehua
Lehua Island is a tuft crater that lies 1.2 Km north of Ni'ihau and roughly 31 Km to the west of Kauai.
Lehua is renowned for its diversity of nesting seabirds.
The waters surrounding Lehua are virtually unaltered and harbor a diverse marine biota.
www.botany.hawaii.edu /gradstud/eijzenga/OIRC/lehua.htm   (417 words)

  
 EPA: Federal Register: Lehua Island Ecosystem Restoration Project; Joint Federal and State of Hawaii Environmental ...
This document will address the proposal of eradicating non-native rodents and possibly non-native rabbits from Lehua as a means of restoring native seabirds, insects and coastal plants, some of which are threatened with extinction.
Lehua, a designated State seabird sanctuary, is also home to several species of native coastal plants and insects.
After conducting biological surveys of Lehua and a careful examination of known impacts of rats and rabbits on island ecosystems, Service and DLNR biologists, in consultation with other experts, have concluded that the proposed eradication of rodents and rabbits is a prudent management action.
www.epa.gov /fedrgstr/EPA-IMPACT/2004/May/Day-17/i11075.htm   (990 words)

  
 Hawaii Flowers: Yellow Ohia
The flower, lehua, is sacred to Pele, the Hawaiian Volcano Goddess, and is the flower of the Island of Hawai’i.
In the Alakai Swamp in the mountains of Kaua'i, one of the wettest spots on earth, ohia lehua grow as dwarfs in the water-saturated ground.
At the other extreme, there is an old lehua growing wild near the entrance to Keahole Kona International Airport, in the hot desert.
www.konanaturals.com /hawaii_flowers_gallery_yellow_ohia.html   (165 words)

  
 Lehua Elementary School - About Our School
Lehua Elementary School provides a safe learning environment where all children are challenged to succeed and become responsible, productive citizens.
Lehua Elementary School is committed to developing literate lifelong learners with heart.
To achieve this essence, Lehua Elementary School will develop a support network of students, parents, teachers, administrators and community members to build relationships, commitment and excitement of learning through practical, personal and hands-on experiences.
www.k12.hi.us /~lehua/about_school.htm   (79 words)

  
 Lehua.html   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Such was the case with Lehua lunch wagon.
Lehua lunch wagon is the smallest lunch wagon I have seen to date.
Lehua charges$2.25 for a mini-plate, $3.25 for a regular plate and $4.25 for a two lau lau plate.
www.pixi.com /~hiapp/lehua.html   (316 words)

  
 Bouvier Tribute - Lehua
Obviously, the neighbor was irate and was threatening to kill Lehua the next time she came onto his property (went over a 6' fence to do this).
We thought Lehua was about 5 when she came here.
Turns out, according to all vets, she was probably closer to 8 or 9.
www.bogartsdaddy.com /bouvier/tributes/lehua.htm   (417 words)

  
 OhiaLehua
The 'Ohi'a Lehua is found on all island except Ni'ihau, Kaho'olawe and the NW Hawaiian islands.
The 'ohi'a lehua is one of the dominant trees of the Hawaiian forest.
Cultural: This the the 'ahihi lehua mentioned in the song Pua 'Ahihi by Mary Kawena Puku'i and Maddy Lam.
www.geocities.com /kawika_kauakukalahale/OhiaLehua   (735 words)

  
 Hulihee Palace - 'Ohi'a lehua, Metrosideros polymorph
Ohi'a lehua is also found in mature forests - frequently growing alongside native koa (Acacia koa Gray).
'Ohi'a lehua is surprisingly adaptable to a wide range of habitats from about sea level to nearly 7,000 feet, in lava fields, dry forests, wet forests and bogs.
Ohi'a lehua wood is extremely hard, dark red, polishes nicely but is difficult to cure.
www.huliheepalace.org /flora_ohia.htm   (319 words)

  
 Quilts Hawaiian comforter interior decoration   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
lehua is recognized by its bright scarlet (or sometimes yellow) clusters of flowers bearing numerous long stamens.
The combination of red and yellow may be intended as a reference to the colors of the ancient Hawaiian feather capes and cloaks which were symbols of monarchy.
lehua can be used in every stage of bloom and growth in the making of a lei.
www.hsq.net /bed/lehua.html   (282 words)

  
 Lehua   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Lehua runs a business selling scrapbooks and she refers to the business as CM, the initials for the company.
She was having such a hard time accepting that I didn't do things to get to heaven and that I believe there is more than one way Home, etc. I couldn't explain faith.
She tells it like it is and I do appreciate that a great deal, because she makes Spirit and love something you can see and feel.
home.att.net /~shaarayim/lehua.htm   (443 words)

  
 Inside Binghamton University
It's not a particularly interesting flower, as far as I was concerned, and except for the coincidence of me and it being raised on the same soil, the name seemed to have no connection to my life.
No sooner had Pele left but Lehua's boyfriend came to the gate and called to her.
Lehua fell to the ground at Pele's feet, sobbing.
inside.binghamton.edu /news/newspage.cgi?issue=2005may16&id=3   (746 words)

  
 Lehua Elementary School
We are about ten minutes away from Pearl Harbor which got its name from the pearl producing oysters that once lived in its warm waters.
Lehua Elementary got it's start way back in 1907 when it was first named Pearl City School.
Lehua Elementary School is continuing a Positive Behavior Support Program this school year.
www.k12.hi.us /~lehua   (166 words)

  
 Na_Pua_Lehua's Xanga Site   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Native forest birds such as the 'apapane, 'amakihi and 'i'iwi are often found feeding on lehua nectar.
The lehua is a proud symbol of the natural heritage of Hawaii and has a symbolic association with love for things such as family and friends.
According to legend, if you pick a lehua blossom as you walk up the mountain it will surely rain.
www.xanga.com /Na_Pua_Lehua   (186 words)

  
 Native `ohi`a lehua tree closes its pores to volcanic pollution
Particularly notable are lei incorporating the striking yellow, orange or red lehua blossoms of the `ohi`a lehua tree, and its reddish colored young leaves, or liko lehua.
They found that the `ohi`a lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha) and the a`ali`i (Dodonaea viscosa) varied greatly in their susceptibility to sulfur dioxide.
This is the primary noxious gas in the Kilauea plume and the main contributor to volcanic pollution, known locally as vog.
hvo.wr.usgs.gov /volcanowatch/2005/05_03_31.html   (918 words)

  
 Center News - 1/22/04 - Lehua Thompson
Lehua Thompson juggles multitude of critical tasks for Human Biology faculty
Research administration whiz Lehua Thompson displays pictures of her family in her Human Biology office, part of her effort to balance two key facets of her life—home and work.
Lehua Thompson, a member of the Human Biology Division’s administration team, manages to help keep the division on schedule—while maintaining both her sanity and her smile.
www.fhcrc.org /about/pubs/center_news/2004/jan22/gart4.html?&&printfriendly=yes   (715 words)

  
 Hawaii's Big Island - Lehua / Ohia
Brilliant scarlet lehua, blossom of the ohia plant, is the flower of the Big Island.
Pua ka lehua [The lehua is in bloom] This was said by the people of Kawaihae when the aku fish appeared in schools.
Maka‘u ke kanaka i ka lehua [Man is afraid of the lehua] Even today, when going to the mountains, one is warned not to pluck lehua blossoms lest it rain.
www.gohawaii.com /bigisland/culture/lehuaohia.aspx   (365 words)

  
 Hawaiian Native Plants, UH Botany
Metrosideros macropus, 'ohia, 'ohia lehua, lehua, 1 - Aiea Tr., O'ahu, 2 - Poamoho Tr., O'ahu, endemic
Metrosideros polymorpha, 'ohia lehua, 'ohia, lehua, lehua papa, lehua 'ahihi, 'ahihi ku ma kua, 'ahihi lehua, kumakua, 'ohi'a 'ahihi, 1 - Waikamoi Flume Tr., Maui, 4 - Mt. Ka'ala, O'ahu, 5 - Waianae Mts., O'ahu, 9-11 - Pupukea, O'ahu, 12 - Aiea Tr., O'ahu, endemic.
Metrosideros tremuloides, lehua 'ahihi, 'ahihi, 'ahihi ku ma kua, 'ahihi lehua, kumakua, 'ohi'a 'ahihi, Mount Ka'ala, O'ahu, endemic
www.botany.hawaii.edu /faculty/carr/metrosideros.htm   (167 words)

  
 view lehua design
I mohala no ka lehua i ke ke'eke'ehi 'ia e ka ua.
"The unfolding of the Lehua blossom is caused by the treading of the rain."
The Lehua often represents human beauty and passion, so we hope this garment helps bring you what you desire.
www.kapuahawaii.com /kapua/lehua.html   (78 words)

  
 Lehua Blossoms from Liko - Original Hawaiian Dolls, Ornaments, Books
Lehua Blossoms dolls and ornaments come in 4 inch, 8 inch, 12 inch, 15 inch and 17 inch sizes.
The ornament sized dolls have a gold thread hanger and can be used as Christmas tree ornaments or as hanging decorations in your home, office, or your rear view mirror.
Lehua Blossoms are handmade, using no glue or adhesives.
www.lehuablossoms.com   (245 words)

  
 index
Lehua has over 30 years of experience in the cultural art of Polynesian dance and offers instructional classes to all levels.
Hula Halau Ohana E Lehua also offers a competition group as well as a performance group to further enhance the Polynesian dance program.
Lehua provides private classes by request and group classes by dancer's level of experience.
www.geocities.com /thetropics/reef/2836   (168 words)

  
 TrekEarth | Ohia Lehua Blossom Photo
Ohia Lehua blossom shot on a new lava flow, the tree is the first to appear on one, thus it has sacred meaning to Hawaiians.
It is a promise of new life on the aina, the land.
It is said that if a lehua is picked on the way to the mountain it will rain.
www.trekearth.com /gallery/North_America/United_States/photo6317.htm   (119 words)

  
 How to plant a native Hawaiian garden - ohia lehua   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
`Ohi`a lehua inhabits a wide range of habitats from nearly sea level to nearly 7,000 feet, in lava fields, dry forests, wet forests and bogs.
Horticultural/Landscape Use: `Ohi`a lehua is a quick-growing species but will not develop a significant canopy for many years.
Consequently, it is best to plant `ohi`a lehua into the ground before it becomes pot-bound.
www.hawaii.gov /health/oeqc/garden/eioegohi.htm   (338 words)

  
 Lehua Stuff: t-shirts and info HOME PAGE for our original designs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
lehua is a Los Angeles based company that gives a portion of it's earnings to worthy causes.
Kajiah and Millie created lehua with an artistic community in mind- to one day be able to connect people and art for all sorts of things.
We hope lehua reflects that special place in our hearts that is Hawai'i.
www.lehuastuff.com   (277 words)

  
 Lehua Classic Model Ukulele   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Our Lehua Classic Model concert ukulele is constructed with an all solid wood Australian flwood top, back, and sides.
Fretboard width 1 3/8" at nut and 1 3/4" at the 17th fret.
Giftset #1- Lehua Classic model ukulele with Hawaiian print gigbag, extra set of Hilo Strings, ukulele GCEA pitchpipe, beginners instruction booklet, and Priority Mail shipping anywhere in the U.S. Giftset #2- Same as giftset #1 except substitute plush lined case $395.00
www.lehuaukulele.com /lehua_classic_model_ukulele.htm   (160 words)

  
 Lehua Ukuleles- Play a Lehua ukulele today! -Hawaii Ukulele Guide
Lehua Classic and Traditional Lines - Designed in Hawaii and crafted in Braga, Portugal; the historical home of the ukulele.
The uke necks are made from seasoned mahogany, for strength, and have a rosewood fretboard with accurate fret placement.
Lehua ukuleles are set up for maximum playability after receipt from Portugal.
www.ukes.com /lehua.html   (379 words)

  
 LEHUA: Fly Away: Neos Productions - Island Style Music Store
Lehua inherited her musical ability from her mother, Lehua Nash, a slack key virtuoso in her own right.
Lehua soars in the title track, "Fly Away," and weaves magic into Minnie Riperton's classic "Loving You." "Rubbin Up" and "End This Game" reveal her playful and sassy side.
Beautiful, fun loving and seriously talented, Lehua is a musician first and foremost.
www.neosproductions.com /Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=V058&Category_Code=   (237 words)

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