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When adventure calls—an interview with Hawaii writer Laurie Hanan

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When is it okay to lie? That’s a question writer Laurie Hanan has contemplated since she was a child. For this interview, the author of the Louise Golden mystery series talked about that question and her latest release, “Stairway to Heaven.”“Everyone knows we aren't supposed to tell lies,” said Hanan. “Nobody likes a liar. I consider myself an honest, open, truthful person. … [Read more...] about When adventure calls—an interview with Hawaii writer Laurie Hanan

The Optima Tax Relief email scams

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Nearly everyone knows the deep voice of actor Alan Thicke. Now in his late 60s, the actor many of us loved on the TV sitcom Growing Pains has become the pitch man for a tax relief service called “Optima Tax Relief.” The radio commercials—and the Optima Tax Relief website—feature a very earnest Alan Thicke saying, “Hi folks, this is Alan Thicke. If you’re one of the millions of … [Read more...] about The Optima Tax Relief email scams

Friday Fotos—Liliuokalani Garden in Hilo by Kay Hadashi

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This week's photos come from fellow mystery writer Kay Hadashi. Kay is a resident of Hawaii and has photos of places I've never been to. Now that I've seen her photos, I know just how much I've missed. This week, Kay is taking us on a tour of Lili'uokalani Gardens in Hilo. The gardens are named for Queen Lili'uokalani, who was Hawai'i's last reigning monarch.At present, Kay … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos—Liliuokalani Garden in Hilo by Kay Hadashi

The Witch of Painted Sorrows is a haunting tale of love and passion

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Sandrine Salome escapes her cruel and dangerous husband Benjamin, seeking refuge with her grandmother in Paris. When she arrives, Sandrine discovers her grandmother has closed the family home known as Maison de la Lune for renovations. Despite her grandmother’s insistence that the mansion’s disrepair is dangerous, Sandrine decides to go see for herself.At the mansion, … [Read more...] about The Witch of Painted Sorrows is a haunting tale of love and passion

Review of The Washington Lawyer by Allan Topol

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Andrew Martin is a powerful Washington Lawyer, head of a multinational law firm and on the short list for a Supreme Court Chief Justice nomination. When his friend, Senator Wes Jasper, calls from Anguilla for help Andrew has to choose between doing what is legally and morally right or helping his friend. Afterward he realizes he’s made the biggest mistake of his life and … [Read more...] about Review of The Washington Lawyer by Allan Topol