THANK YOU FOR 31,000 VIEWS -- Not bad for a butterfly! A Monarch butterfly emerges from its chrysalis (cocoon) and unfolds its wings in preparation to fly. Raised in Hawaii on crown flower. Video by Greg Knudsen.
Students at Kaimuki High in Honoulu staged a mock crash with three "fatalities" to graphically depict the dangers and tragedy of underage drinking and driving under the influence. Photos by Greg Knudsen.
Photos by Greg Knudsen - April 2008. Beijing (Tiananmen Sq., Forbidden City, Great Wall, Lama Temple, Summer Palace, opera school, Temple of Heaven) and Xian (Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Terracotta Warriors, herbal market, Huxian Village). See higher quality on Vimeo. Also see "CHINA - Part 2: Yangtze, Chengdu, Guilin, Hong Kong."
Photos by Greg Knudsen. Barack Obama's favorite beach - Sandy Beach - is a great place for boogie boarding and bodysurfing. It is one of Hawaii's most beautiful yet dangerous beaches with surf crashing close to shore. It's also a frequent resting spot for endangered monk seals. See same title, Parts II and III (check related or click on gergnesdunk).
This is the Spaceship House -- also known as Sleeper House or Sculptured House -- just outside Denver on Genesee Mountain. Owner Mike Dunahay had a party for family and friends in July 2007. Photos by Greg Knudsen.
Photos by Greg Knudsen. Independence Day at Maunalua Bay held its first July 4 celebration in Hawaii Kai with a fantastic festival and fireworks show for 20,000 people. Mahalo to everyone who worked on this great community event.
Also see: 4th of July in Hawaii Kai - FIREWORKS (search related or click on "gergnesdunk").
Photos by Greg Knudsen - April 2008. Yangtze, Three Gorges Dam, Daning River, Fengdu, Chongqing, Chengdu, Guilin, Li River, Reed Flute Cave, kindergarten, panda, Hong Kong. -- See higher quality on Vimeo (temporarily down). Also see "CHINA - Part 1: Beijing, Xian."
Photos by Greg Knudsen. Independence Day at Maunalua Bay held its first July 4 celebration in Hawaii Kai with a fantastic festival and fireworks show for 20,000 people. Mahalo to everyone who worked on this great community event.
Also see: 4th of July in Hawaii Kai - FESTIVAL (search related or click on "gergnesdunk").
Burma (Myanmar) in July 2006 was restless, yet peaceful. This video shows the magnificent Shwedagon Temple, the ancient capital of Pagan (Bagan), monks seeking alms, and a monk's remarkable demonstration of how to fold his robe. Video by Karen and Nicole Knudsen.
2008 is starting with a renewed push by a developer to build 181 "cabins" on preservation land above Ka Iwi (between Sandy's and Makapu'u, East Oahu) at Mau'uwai and Queen's Rise. They call it "recreation," but it smells like "resort." Pics show "before" -- let's hope "for ever!" Photos by Greg Knudsen.
Photos by Greg Knudsen. Here's another selection from Barack Obama's favorite bodysurfing beach on Oahu's east shore -- Sandy Beach. It's a mix of bone-crushing waves, all-round beauty, and people having fun. Also see Parts I and III (check related or click on gergnesdunk).
The archery range at Koko Crater will be surrounded by an un-natural chain-link fence -- unless the community fights it. The best offense is a "de-fence." -- TOO LATE! The fence went up 7/25/06. Photos by Greg Knudsen.
Photos by Greg Knudsen. Yet another set of pics from Sandy Beach -- Barack Obama's favorite bodysurfing beach. Also see Parts I and II (check related or click on gergnesdunk).
DON'T CLOSE KOKO CRATER SUMMIT TRAIL! -- The Honolulu Dept. of Parks & Recreation wants to close this trail -- one of the most spectacular hikes on Oahu. These slides show part of what they would take away from us. Support the Koko Crater Trail. Photos by Greg Knudsen.
Photos by Greg Knudsen - July 25, 2008. Waimea Bay on Oahu's North Shore is known for its monster winter waves -- but summertime is great for jumping from the shoreline rock.
LTC123: The last taboo - Plymouth Bulletin Are you ready to read about a taboo? About the hottest topic no one wants to talk about? Long-term care remains one of the last taboo subjects in our society. When we watch television, we’re subjected to commercials for a former unmentionable ...
Broadcast to focus on retirement planning - Muskogee Daily Phoenix Edward Jones Financial Advisor Sheri Barton of Muskogee will host a free satellite broadcast titled, "Know Your Retirement Number," at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at 2108 N Country Club Road. During the video presentation, experts will discuss Social Security ...
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