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• しゅうたろう
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• 2025/12/17 17:19

I used to live in Torrance a long time ago and there used to be a beauty parlor called Fathalia in Hawthone bld. I wonder if they are still in business today. ？ The owner of the salon and I were good friends, but when I sent a message to his old email address, I couldn't reach him because the provider itself is no longer in business. I tried to call FASARIA, but the automated voice mail was not working at all. Please let me know if you know whether FASARIA is working or not. Please let me know ！

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• Pretzel
• 2026/04/27 (Mon) 00:11
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Pharsalia Hair Salon is closed.

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• アンマスク
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• 2026/04/05 22:06

I don't think I should name names, so
I would appreciate your understanding, but
isn't it very difficult to find a Japanese American hair salon in Hawaii and a salon manager
？
I finally found one, but
she suddenly "quit". I would like to go back to the salon if she is working in another salon.
She was working at a salon not far from the Hilton until about March.
If anyone knows her, please let me know.

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#2

• みけねこ
• 2026/04/14 (Tue) 16:31
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I was probably in the care of the same person for a long time.
I heard of his retirement just as I was thinking ！ that I had finally found someone I could trust as well.
Her instagram also disappeared and I am wondering if there were some sudden circumstances.
If you are still in Hawaii I would like to know too.
（ sorry for the non-answer ）

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#3

• アンマスク
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• 2026/04/14 (Tue) 20:20
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#2 Mikecat
I visited many hair salons in Hawaii
and finally found the right stylist,
so now I can't look any further.
Please let me know if you have any information about this stylist that you liked
.
Thank you!

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• 苗
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• 2026/04/26 22:24

I have some seedlings that sprouted quite well after I sowed seeds, anyone want them ？?

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• Aoi
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• 2026/04/25 08:40

A friend of mine, who is not a very close friend, has been asking me to dog sit
her two small dogs for a few years now.
At first I took it lightly, but the dogs are not potty trained
and I have to take them for walks about 5 times a day
and I have to stay with them all night.
So it's almost like they are tied up for the whole day, but
they never pay me any money, just some bad sushi from the supermarket
in the fridge.
The friend is now making several trips a year
and I am having trouble with it. Is it
normal for friends to offer free pet sitting ？ or
how do you all do it when you are asked to pet sit for an acquaintance or friend?

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• 動物大好き
• 2026/04/25 (Sat) 15:06
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I can't believe that you have been dog sitting for free for several years. I think they are just taking advantage of the good Lord who can't say no. People who are good at pampering are thick as thieves and will escalate the situation. In the US, if you are going to dog sit and even stay overnight, it is normal to pay, unless you are family. However, some people just find someone who can afford the time to pet-sit or babysit and impose on them for free.
I am not a person who is good at saying no to people, so I accepted it at first, but in common, such people ask for more and more favors.
Moreover, when I refused, they would ask me why they couldn't do it, and before I knew it, I was often surprised to find out that it was natural for them to accept my requests.

If you and your partner both have pets and you help each other when you travel, I understand. If you love your dog and don't mind taking care of it, that's fine, but why should you spend your time and effort on her pet while your friend is on vacation? ？ I think you should be honest about your feelings and clearly decline.

If that makes it awkward for the other person to show no appreciation or apology for what you have done, I think you should keep your distance.

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• miki
• 2026/04/25 (Sat) 19:34
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I frankly felt that "the dog owner is a really brazen person"
You are recognized as a handyman and not appreciated.
Please cut ties with such a person now. They will try to keep you in their words. But don't be fooled. They will not give up their connection with you for the reason that 'it will be inconvenient if the handyman disappears'. If you have a record of your past, don't forget to file a claim for damages through an administrative scrivener.

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• アナ
• 2026/04/25 (Sat) 23:16
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It is not possible. We will pay for you even if you are close to us. You can choose to refuse. Because I got busy, you know. They may ask you for a little bit of help or something, but you should firmly refuse saying that you can't.

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#5

• サン
• 2026/04/26 (Sun) 01:56
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I was dog-sitting for a friend of mine for a while.
I had no intention of getting paid, but when I told my family later
they said there was no way I could dog sit for free.
Looking back, I was spending money on transportation to go to the dog sitter
so I was happy to get that much.
I think it is very expensive to have a dog sitter, so
I think she saves a lot of money and is able to travel ？

I know it is hard to say no, but I think you should give a reason
such as you are not feeling well.

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#6

• Aoi
• 2026/04/26 (Sun) 09:37
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Thank you all so much for your input and advice.
I have been bothered for a long time because I was worried that I would be considered narrow-minded to say no or mention money even though we are friends
. I will try to talk to him properly and say no.
Thank you very much ！

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• べがす
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• 2025/10/27 22:29

I am going to Las Vegas for the first time in about 10 years.

I'm freaking out that parking is now charged. I used to buy the 24 hour buffet all-you-can-eat and eat all the seafood etc. that I love. ？

I'm thinking about what to do this time because I'm taking my kids and I hope they can enjoy it, but I feel like I can't go anywhere if parking costs ＄ 20 or so every time.

I would like to go to Coca-Cola, M&M and other stores that are fun to look at, as well as the interior of each hotel, the fountains and the pirate show. I am worried.

I would like to have fun with my kids and family, no drinking or gambling.

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• べがす
• 2025/11/01 (Sat) 22:30
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Thank you, I will try to get the hotel to open in the next couple of weeks. The hotel is a resort a little ways off the strip. I still think it's going to cost a parking lot, I'm afraid 🥲

I'll check out some good restaurants. Let me know if you have any recommendations.

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#4

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• 2025/11/02 (Sun) 21:00
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Vegas Man
Circus Circus is parking free.

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#5

• べがす
• 2025/11/05 (Wed) 02:37
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Mr. Vegasman ！ Thank you 😊

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• 2026/04/18 (Sat) 15:33
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If you make a MGM reward credit card (no annual fee), parking is free at MGM group hotels.

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#7

• シュワちゃん
• 2026/04/19 (Sun) 09:47
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If you are staying in a remote hotel, Uber is the only way to get to the strip and back. Don't take a cab, you will get ripped off
Once you get to the strip, there is a bus that runs around the clock and you can take it to remote downtown areas.

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• 2025/11/29 18:59

I am in my 50's and I want to get rid of spots on my face
but I don't know which procedure is best.
If possible, I would like to know
if there are any salons you would recommend.
Thank you very much.
***I would like to have OC if possible.

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• pasadena
• 2025/12/05 (Fri) 11:03
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If you are planning to return to Japan, it would be better to do it then. The price will be much cheaper.

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#4

• サリー
• 2025/12/05 (Fri) 17:42
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Thank you for the information.
I would like to go to counseling, but
I have no idea where to go.

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• 2026/03/25 (Wed) 12:37
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Vitamin c or TAZAROTENE retinol for spots has been effective in my opinion ！.

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• 2026/04/04 (Sat) 17:40
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I did the ZO skin therapeutic course to remove spots.
You purchase the products from the medical spa in Lake Forest below and use the products after washing your face in the morning and at night for about 3 months, I think. Personally, I thought it was fine even if I didn't use ZO Skin's face wash. The 1cm sized spots on my cheeks are gone, and the spots on my temples have rebounded and appeared, but I am happy with the results because they are invisible with regular foundation instead of concealer.

https://www.nursegailaesthetics.com/ZO_Skin_Health.html

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• Billiardusa
• 2026/04/13 (Mon) 07:52
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Talk to Kumi from Celibre in Torrance
https://www.instagram.com/celibre.jp?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
Thanks for all your help recently!

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• Yamaki9864
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• 2026/02/05 10:36

My boss is looking for a Hina doll set or his granddaughter. I have been looking to buy from Kyugetsu but I am unsure if we will get the shipment on time for the season this year. Do you know if shipment is slower than usual from Japan?
We have been looking for a 5 tier display set of any kind, in good condition. Would love to know of a place that sells dolls in America or a family who is willing to offer a price. Please message me!

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• 戌年
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• 2026/04/15 12:07

I own a unit at the Ritz-Carlton and am having trouble with my existing insurance company telling me that they cannot renew my insurance because the Ritz has too many problems with water leaks, etc. If anyone knows of an insurance company that offers owner's insurance for the Ritz-Carlton, please let me know. Thank you in advance.

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• 戌年
• 2026/04/16 (Thu) 21:49
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Dear Hmu and Insurance, Thank you for sharing your respective experiences. I have heard that insurance companies are having a hard time in Hawaii because of the many insurance applications being filed for typhoon damage, etc. The water leak damage at the Ritz is really bad. The real estate agent who recommended us to purchase the property is deeply sorry and is now looking for an insurance company. We are considering selling, but under the circumstances we would have to lower the price considerably to sell.

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• ありんこ
• 2026/04/18 (Sat) 03:07
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Are your car insurance company and your home insurance company not in a set ？ set, because they are less expensive

I got connected from my car insurance company to the home insurance department and decided to do so. Why don't you ask if there is an insurance company that you can get ？ into?

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• 保険屋
• 2026/04/18 (Sat) 20:33
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A friend of mine is in the insurance business. We were just talking about how it has been particularly noticeable lately that insurers are stopping providing insurance for entire condos. One of the reasons for this is that many of the newer condos seem to be using inexpensive, easy-to-use, non-metallic, plastic-like ？ bendable pipes, and these pipes are causing a lot of leaks, even in newer condos. It is quite common for condos with this type of pipe or entire buildings that have aged （ badly ） although I don't think the Ritz is on this list, to be considered accidental and withdrawn from providing insurance. The condo is on this blacklist, but you can ask your insurance broker to find out if the Ritz is. I do not know if it is possible for real estate agents to find out, but if you are planning to buy another place in the future, it may be safer to buy one that is older than the one currently under construction, in the sense that you can check the blacklist in advance. By the way, I was told that it is almost impossible to purchase insurance through several insurance companies that my acquaintance deals with for condos that have been blacklisted.

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• 戌年
• 2026/04/22 (Wed) 01:27
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Thank you for your comment, Arinko. I don't have a car in Hawaii.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Thank you for the information, Mr. Insurer. You are exactly right, the Ritz uses cheap, non-metallic, rubbery ？ bendable type pipes, so I think they have been blacklisted because of leaks all over the place. Then someone claiming to be the head of the owner's association notified me that they have decided to replace all of those rubber pipes, all at the owner's expense.　My room is not that big, but it will cost me about $9,000. If you are the head of the owner's association, I think you should pursue the building contractor's liability and work out a settlement plan to protect the owner's rights and prevent any damage. As for the insurance, the real estate agent found an insurance company for us and we were able to renew our insurance, although the cost is almost double. However, this insurance company also said that they cannot promise the next renewal.　Please be careful, everyone.

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• 保険屋
• 2026/04/23 (Thu) 19:07
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Mr. Year of the Dog,

I guess you are right ！ Many states in the US mainland do not allow the use of this pipe because it is widely known to cause problems, but my friend said that the state of Hawaii did allow it. After the permit was granted, construction companies began to use this pipe in order to reduce costs. Sooner or later, the condos in Hawaii that use these pipes will suffer major leaks, and as a result, insurance will be very difficult to obtain. I heard that the entire building has decided to replace this pipe, so maybe there is a possibility that the cost of new insurance coverage will be lowered in the future. Otherwise, you may have the option of purchasing a cheaper policy from another insurance company, which would be a painful expense with a $9,000 repair cost plus twice the premium, but I think replacing the pipe is a good idea in the long run. If you are interested in suing, why not join the condo association or attend the regular association meetings ？ the more victims' voices you have, the better your chances of success. I am not familiar with the details of the Moana Pacific class action lawsuit that Copilot mentioned, but （ I have lived in Hawaii for a long time, but I am not aware of it ） and if there have been similar lawsuits in the past, that would be helpful. Also, you may have already done this, but if there is an attorney or insurance broker who owns a Ritz who is familiar with these types of cases, it would be a good idea to invite him or her to a regular meeting to get his or her opinion.

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• 2026/04/22 03:14

Last year I didn't have that problem, but this year I'm getting bitten several times a day. I'm on a high floor and a lot of mosquitoes come in.
I don't want to turn on the air conditioner yet, so I open the window, but there is no screen door.
Any suggestions on how to deal with this?

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• のの
• 2026/04/22 (Wed) 21:09
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I too hate mosquitoes and insects, so I always have a screen door.

If you can't put up a screen door, how about putting mosquito coils on your lanai ？?

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• 蚊対策試し中
• 2026/04/23 (Thu) 13:49
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I know there are a lot of mosquitoes because of all the rain.
I have bought and tried various things that came up in my search for "Mosquito Repellent". Mosquito repellent coils are used by my neighbors, but I personally don't like them because of the smell because of the smoke. They say it is effective.
We also put an electric lantern, but this year it seems to be the only one. How about a curtain like a screen door, a magnetic bug screen door? Many houses use it.

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• 2026/04/20 02:02

My mother-in-law is a fourth-generation Japanese-American, and she is a very kind person, but I sometimes have a hard time sympathizing with her ideas about child-rearing.
She told me that I need to make my children say "Please may I have xxxx." instead of "I want to eat xxxx. And if the child can say it properly, I say I will give it to him. I think it is meaningless to train my children to say it politely, because sometimes I cannot give it to them no matter how politely they ask for it. On the other hand, I am worried that children will think they can get anything if they ask politely.
This explanation is a bit confusing, but if anyone can understand it, I would appreciate your advice.

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• 子育て終了ママ
• 2026/04/20 (Mon) 16:37
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I think that praising a child's language and giving treats are two completely different things.
While praising the child when he uses correct language, if he asks for a snack when he shouldn't, the mother should gently explain why it's not a good time. Since your mother-in-law is also a kind person, I am sure that she will understand the basic things that are important in your family if you discuss them with her. In my case, my own mother is a person who tends to get emotional when her opinion is not taken, but my American mother-in-law was very kind. Sometimes she gave me advice, but she was not pushy. Whenever she disagreed with my ideas, I would explain my own ideas softly, and she would think about it, so there was almost never an awkward moment. We eventually got along so well that we could talk about harsh things and laugh at each other, so I think it's better not to get frustrated in the beginning. Good luck.

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• 子育て
• 2026/04/21 (Tue) 16:45
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Thank you for the adbus, mama who finished raising her child ！
It's good to accept once ！ and step up to the plate.
I thought it would be good to teach my kids to use polite language with Gramma, since I only see my mother-in-law when I go to stay with her that way.

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• ここ
• 2026/04/21 (Tue) 18:01
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As you mentioned in your advice, I also think that correcting language and giving treats are two different things. In Hawaii, there seems to be a lot of differences in the way people speak depending on their parents' background, the area they live in, the school they attend, the homeroom teacher, etc. Teaching them correct and beautiful English in addition to the locale-specific English will help them when they become adults. I think that teaching them correct and beautiful English in addition to loco-style English will be useful for them when they grow up. If they get a job in the U.S. mainland or travel around the world in the future, it will be essential for them to speak standard English. My husband is very local and went to a private school in Oahu with a very strict language policy, but he spent his adolescence in the countryside of the Big Island of Hawaii, so he speaks with a very thick pidgin accent. I am very envious because I can speak in a casual pidgin with the locals and in beautiful English otherwise. I am also done raising my children, but I was quite strict with my children's snacks. The most important thing is to be consistent in addition to explaining things properly to your child. I think it is best to explain things the same way every time, using logic that is easy for the child to understand, without changing from one thing to another depending on the mother's mood or mood. In my own case, it was often agonizing, but I was saved when, as an adult, my children told me, "I didn't understand then, but now I understand why mom did what she did, and I am grateful that she did.

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• 子育て
• 2026/04/21 (Tue) 18:29
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I thought it was not necessary to speak so politely because my English is at a daily conversational level and I only know Hawaii, and moreover, my child just turned 4 years old, so I thought it was enough if I could talk to him. But in the future, it would be better to have a good command of the language ！.

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