Downbeat lights the way for Downtown’s daytime clock-punchers and night owl industry folks
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Downbeat Diner & Lounge is a welcome point of light for Downtown's busiest workers. Photos by Jamie Winpenny
Shabu Shabu Bangkok brings Thai flavor to Honolulu’s hot pot scene
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Shabu Shabu Bangkok is the newest to join Honolulu's Shabu-shabu craze -- this time with a Thai twist. Photo by Barb Forsyth
Pacific Alliance to Stop Slavery rallies strong, ready to see anti-trafficking laws pass
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On Opening Day, the Pacific Alliance to Stop Slavery (PASS) organized a show of support for anti trafficking legislation in the 2011 Legislative Session. Courtesy Photos, Gallery Photos by Rachel Ballard
‘No go’ for Quicksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau today

Big waves, just not big enough

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Big, just not consistently enough like this one to call the day on. Photo Courtesy of Quiksilver.com/Eddie
Opening Day 2011: Lawmakers champion solidarity in tackling Hawaii’s big issues
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Members of the Pacific Alliance to Stop Slavery (PASS) formed a circle holding signs asking lawmakers to pass legislation that would establish clear definitions and penalties for human trafficking in Hawaii. Hundreds of other Hawaii residents gathered outside the Senate and House chambers to send their messages as well. Above photo by Travis Quezon, Gallery photos by Rachel Ballard