Being a leader can be lonely. You come across things and think, “Is it just me?” No, it’s not just you. Everyone needs a thought partner. This resource is here for you! Welcome to Apuakea During the pandemic, I, along with most of the visitor industry in Hawaii, was on furlough. A friend reached out […]
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The Mysterious Origins of Debit and Credit
Using two words to describe four things seems reckless for a field that relies on accuracy. Today, the English language offers 171,146 words to choose from, plus another 47,156 words considered obsolete. (OED Online, 2022) Considering the wealth of word choices, there are better options for communicating transactions more clearly. At a minimum, the
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One for All: The Many Reasons to Love OC1s
Dozens of one-paddler outrigger canoes (OC1s) drift side-by-side at the racing start line several yards off Lanikai Beach in Hawaii. My canoe and I are sandwiched between a teenager with Justin Bieber hair and a guy with biceps bulging from his orange sleeveless jersey. The starting horn sounds and our impressive armada launches forward. Mr. Bieber
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