The Islands also grow seed for mainland farmers from transgenic crops that are engineered to produce their own insecticides or resist herbicides. So far, the government has approved transgenic varieties of soybeans, corn, canola, sugar beets, zucchini, crookneck squash and papaya, which means that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are widely present in our food supply.Jeffrey Smith recently toured Hawaii speaking on the dangers of Genetically Modified plants in food products and open field testing.

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11th Annual Fort DeRussy Biathlon
Saturday March 7, 2009

Race Begins at 7:00am

The Hale Koa Hotel AFRC proudly presents the 11th Annual Ft.DeRussy Biathlon and Keiki Run-Swim-Run Event. This event offers two types of adult races and keiki races with distances determined by age.

It’s a great way to spend the morning, get fit and stay healthy.  In addition to the race we host a variety of companies and services that assist in keeping you healthy. Join our host Mental Mele from 98.5 our sponsors Midweek/Star bulletin, Coca Cola, Jamba Juice, Niketown, Hawaii Youth Triathlon Club, MeadowGold, Sun Planet, Aqua Sphere, and Hawaii Health Guide!

Long Course: 5K Run followed by 1K Swim
Short Course: 2.5K Run followed by 500m Swim
All races start and finish on Fort DeRussy Beach with the entire race with in the Fort DeRussy property.

There will be awards for the following male/female groups:
Individual: Elite, Military, 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-39, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and older
Relay: Men, Women, Mixed and Masters (Participants must be 45 years or older to qualify as Master)

Entry Fees and other Important Information:
Individual: $20, Student $19, Military $18, Two person relay $35 per team, Keiki $14
Fees include official race T-shirt, refreshments and awards
Entry deadline: Postmarked by February 21, 2009
Late fee add $7 (No guarantees of T-shirt for late entries)

Bring the family and enjoy a day beachside in Waikiki at the Hale Koa Hotel and Experience your Paradise.

Call 955-0555 or online at www.halekoa.com
For Event info visit: http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm

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An informative statewide tour with best selling author and international speaker Jeffrey Smith, presenting on the Dangers of Eating Genetically Engineered Foods. Presentations are free and open to the public.

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An informative statewide tour with best selling author and international speaker Jeffry Smith, presenting on the Dangers of Eating Genetically Engineered Foods. Presentations are free and open to the public.

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What Is Angina?Here is an overview of Angina including symptoms, cause, treatment, prevention, diet and health tips.Angina is chest pain or discomfort that occurs when your heart muscle does not get enough blood. Angina may feel like pressure or a squeezing pain in your chest. The pain may also occur in your shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back. It may also feel like indigestion.Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease (CAD), the most common type of heart disease. CAD occurs when plaque builds up in the coronary arteries. This buildup of plaque is called atherosclerosis. As plaque builds up, the coronary arteries become narrow and stiff. Blood flow to the heart is reduced. This decreases the oxygen supply to the heart muscle.

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The 3rd Annual Hawaii Avocado Festival will be held February 21, 2009, at Amy BH Greenwell Ethno-botanical Garden on Captain Cook. Festivities start at 9:00 am and run to 6:00pm, with Live Music and Entertainment, local vendors, Farmer’s Market, Arts & Crafts, keiki games, agricultural displays, lectures, demos, etc. There will be Free Guacamole!!! Fresh Fruits, Juices, Organic Foods and Kava drinks offered by the Sanctuary of Mana Ke’a Gardens

1st Place Prizes for: Best Guacamole, Best Dessert, Best Recipe. All recipes available for tasting after judging.

"The Hawaii Avocado Festival is a great way to learn about all the wonderful healthful ways to enjoy the selection of avocado’s in Hawaii" said event coordinator Randyl Rupar. " You’ll be amazed at the different tastes and uses of many varieties grown here in Hawaii".

"Avocados are amazingly healthy and are used in delicious deserts, applied as beauty products, and are very nutritious" said Michael Saiz of Hawaii Health Guide, one of the events many sponsors, "We’re excited to support a such a great event which educates the community and celebrates the avocado as sustainable agricultural food source for Hawaii”.

Exhibitor and vendor booths are available to educate, sell or promote products and services to visitors and local residents attending the festival.

Contact (808) 334-3340 or visit www.hawaiisanctuary.org/Wellness/Events_2.html for more information.

The Third Annual 2009 Hawai’i Avocado Festival

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