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• Sonoran Desert (1999),
• Pacific Coast Rain Forest (2000),
• Great Plains Prairie (2001),
• Longleaf Pine Forest (2002),
• Arctic Tundra (2003),
• Pacific Coral Reef (2004),
• Northeast Deciduous Forest (2005),
• Southern Florida Wetlands (2006),
• Alpine Tundra (2007),
• Great Lakes Dunes (2008)
• and Kelp Forest(2009).

Twenty–four different species were depicted and the scene itself is completely imaginary. Even so, every species depicted could be encountered in a Hawaiian rain forest, and all of the species and their interactions are appropriate and were recommended by scientists.

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The alphabet contains 12 letters: 5 vowels (a, e, i, o, u) and 7 consonants (h, k, l, m, n, p, w). To simplify pronunciation, sound consonants as in English and break up words so they are easy to say (ie- Humuhumunukunukuapua’a would be pronounced humu-humu-nuku-nuku-apu-a-a)

Pronounce vowels as follows:

a - a in above; e - e in set; i - ee in see; o - o in some; u - oo in moon.

Pronounce vowels marked by a glottal stop (`) quickly ie- o`o sounds like oh-oh! in English.

Stress rising dipthongs (ae, ai, ao, au, oi, ou, eu, ei) on the first letter and end with a short e, i, o or u. ie- oi sounds like oy in soy, ending with a short “i”.

Throw the Midori and lemonade in a powerful blender until it makes a slush. It’s tempting, but don’t drink it yet. Dip the rim of the glass in li hing mui, and pour the slush in it. Float it with cranberry juice.

Recipe courtesy Garden Island News/Tradewinds bar

The alphabet contains 12 letters: 5 vowels (a, e, i, o, u) and 7 consonants (h, k, l, m, n, p, w). To simplify pronunciation, sound consonants as in English and break up words so they are easy to say (ie- Humuhumunukunukuapua’a would be pronounced humu-humu-nuku-nuku-apu-a-a)

Pronounce vowels as follows:

a - a in above; e - e in set; i - ee in see; o - o in some; u - oo in moon.

Pronounce vowels marked by a glottal stop (`) quickly ie- o`o sounds like oh-oh! in English.

Stress rising dipthongs (ae, ai, ao, au, oi, ou, eu, ei) on the first letter and end with a short e, i, o or u. ie- oi sounds like oy in soy, ending with a short “i”.

Cut up chicken into serving size pieces and set aside. In a large container combine all ingredients except the chicken and mix well. Once the batter is mixed add the chicken and stir until all pieces are coated. Cover and let set in the batter overnight in the refrigerator. The following morning stir the batter and put it back in the refrigerator until you are ready to cook. Ten minutes prior to cooking take the container out of the refrigerator. Fill a wok or frying pan with enough oil to cover the chicken pieces and heat. Test hotness of oil by dropping some batter in it. If the oil is hot enough the batter will begin to cook on contact. If it does not wait until it gets hot. Deep fry the Mochiko batter chicken until golden brown. Let the cooked chicken drain on wire rack over some paper towels or newspaper then serve. Makes about 8-10 servings.

Recipe courtesy of Hawaiian Food Recipes

Potatoes
Ground beef
Green beans
Soup, your choice of type

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 cups frozen Tater Tots
2 cups frozen French-style green beans, thawed
3 cups Hot mashed potatoes
1 cup shredded Colby cheese

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in soup, garlic salt and pepper. Place Tater Tots in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Top with beef mixture and green beans. Spread mashed potatoes over the top; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until heated through.

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Optional Sauce

1 C Brown sugar
1 C Butter or margarine
Choice of fruits, such as peaches

Put bread in baking dish, press down on bread. Pour mix over bread. Let stand on counter for 30 minutes. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes. Optional sauce: To make to sauce just cook 1 cup of brown sugar and 1 stick of butter together with some fruits like peaches until caramelized. Spread on top of bread pudding.

Recipe courtesy Aloha World Ono Recipes

Pele’s Perils is about Hawaiian culture and the hazards of living on a volcanic island.  Ohana Mana is about Hawaiian culture and the strength of the family, as well as the dangers of living on a volcanic island.

If you’re interested in adding these games to your child’s choice of entertainment, go to Akamai Games website and order online or see if there is a retail outlet close to you that carries it.