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The Bus operation on Honolulu Marathon day(839view/2res)
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About Central Union Preschool(698view/5res)
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(Toyota) Prius(785view/7res)
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global entry(380view/1res)
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Is there an app like paypay in Hawaii ??(473view/1res)
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
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Divorce Lawyer in NJ(119view/0res)
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Vivinavi Hawaii
Accidents with uninsured vehicles(1kview/12res)
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Someone who knows Las Vegas.(849view/4res)
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Recommended Yakitori near Santa Monica and Marina ...(182view/0res)
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Vivinavi Hawaii
The Bus operation on Honolulu Marathon day

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  • 2025/11/20 13:39

I am seeking advice on how to get from Waikiki to the airport on the morning of the Honolulu Marathon on December 14.

I couldn't find any information on whether The Bus is operating or not on their website with my English skills.
( Including information on the day, such as whether they are changing their route )
Charlie Taxi said that they only accept phone calls on the day and cannot take reservations in advance, and that they also cannot dispatch cabs to the airport depending on road conditions.

Please let me know if you have any information on bus service or circuits in Waikiki.

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#2

I definitely do not recommend buses on Honomala day. They are never on time. And if you are going to the airport, you will have to be on time for your flight.
Taxi is definitely the way to go, HANA Taxi can be reserved in advance and will be there waiting for you on time.

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#3
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  • 2025/11/21 (Fri) 16:56
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I believe the information will be uploaded here, but so far it is not listed.
https://www.thebus.org/RiderAlerts.asp

Last year's information was here
https://www.thebus.org/HTMLFILE/TheBus/Files/ 638690714100589134/638690714100589134.htm

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About Central Union Preschool

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  • 2025/10/30 13:59

Hi !
I am a mom of a 2 year old. I am wondering if you could give me some advice on choosing a preschool based on the fact that I would like to send her from Kinder to Punahou or Iolani.
I know many people around me who had their children attend Central Union, and it seems that almost 100% of them took the Kinder exam at Central Union last year, but
I have seen that not many of them passed the exam and went to Public, Merinol or Midpac.

Also, it seems that they admit families who came from Japan on their way to the school as expatriates without any exam or interview, and one expatriate from a certain travel agency told us that he was admitted immediately after visiting the school and filling out an application
without any interview or exam.
Usually, the website also states that there is some kind of examination in January or February, but this difference in information made me suspicious of the school,
so I checked with the school, but they replied that the admission process is different for each individual...I am a little confused.

Of course I don't think that because I attended Central Union that I can go to Punahou or Iolani 100% of the time, but I had heard that it was a feeding school
and the fact that quite a few people go to Public, Merinole or Midpac ? ?.

Where are the best feeding schools to Punahou and Iolani now?
I see Montessori Community, St. Clements, Unity School, etc. on another topic, but what are the realities in terms of kinder acceptance rates?
I know you may say that you can't take the Kinder exam ! before preschool starts, but I am aware that these are the two top schools that you have to prepare that much to get in
and I am serious about this topic. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

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Hello. I am the mother of a child who has been a student at Central Union for 2 years, graduated this May, and is now attending Kinder.
Regarding enrollment, we were also unable to get into the preschool that was our first choice, and we waited for a while for an alternate to come forward, but none came.
I was told to come and see the school, so I went to see the school, filled in the application form, and was admitted.
There is an examination, but it seems that all applicants on the alternate list are notified of their acceptance by March or April. Looking at the situation
where we were able to get in because there were still openings on it, I think the exam is only ostensibly a performance thing.

Kinder exams, but I think that almost all Punahou took the exam, which is really not an exaggeration to say all of them, and about 80% of Iolani took the exam as well.
Punahou was by far the most popular. We all wear Tutor and I go to Tutor almost 3-4 days a week.
Central Union is not a feeder school, but a preschool where all the children go to take the Kinder exam
where the families who send their children to the school wear Tutor, go to cram school, and attend IQ Math classes in Kahala.

I do think the acceptance rate was low this year. There are quite a few children in my child's class who are currently attending Public.
Unfortunately, we were not accepted to Punahou and Iolani, so we have started attending another private school.

I hear that the feeder schools to Punahou and Iolani now are St. Clements and Unity School, which are very academic.
I think Central Union and Waiokeola are out of the three feeder families. That may lead to them all being accepted, and there being enough openings to accept them at any time without having to take the test. The Montessori community is another pedagogy, and we don't hear much about kinder exams. However, I do hear that children raised in early childhood with Montessori methods
have higher academic achievement. I don't know if this is true or not. It may or may not be a good fit.
When we contacted them, Montessori was full and they would not even let us wait for a substitute.

If you are considering taking the Kinder exam, St. Clements or Unity School will do academics in preschool. However,
if you don't start tutoring and attending cram school at least one year before the exam, it will be difficult to take the Punahou or Iolani exam after Korona.
As someone else mentioned, in the year of our children who are currently in kinder, there were 663 students in Punahou and 403 in Iolani.
The sad reality is that 500 Punahou and 300 Iolani were not accepted.

No matter which preschool you go to, it depends on how much you can prepare for the exam at home, so I think you should visit the preschool and see for yourself.

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#3

My second child is currently attending Central Union. We are in the middle of an entrance exam right now.
It's pretty bleak right now. ! Some mothers are trying to get the upper hand by directly asking the mothers of the children who finished their exams early.
Probably all of them are taking the exam again this year.
My oldest son also took the Kinder exam last year at Central Union, but he did not pass the top two schools and is a public school. Our policy is that the top two schools are worth it to get into private, but if not, go to the top public school !. Of course, we will let them take the test in 4th grade and middle.
Last year when my oldest son took the test, I think there were about 15 kids from Central Union who were accepted to Punahou. Within Central Union alone, 40-50 were rejected.
There are a lot of kids who went to Public, including ours.

Regarding your question about how to enter Central Union, there is indeed an exam. However, it is said that all students are accepted, so even if you are on the waitlist, you will be accepted.
If you ask whether it is academic or not, I am at a loss to answer. It is not that academic preschool.
Everyone sends their children to Takahashi Juku, other Tutor, IQ, etc., so the academic part is actually supplemented there.
For your information.

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Thank you both for your comments. It seems that Central Union is not a feeding school to Punahou after all. I understand.
The acceptance rate is not that high, although all students take the exam. I am glad that I could see the reality and not believe the old rumors. Thank you very much. I have the impression that you don't have to worry much about the entrance exam. I contacted the school and they told me that they have been giving acceptance letters to all students for the past several years. I have submitted my application, but I am not sure if I will actually take the test. I have St. Clements and Unity School as my first choice, and if they all pass, I may try to take the exam as a suppression since the location is close to my home.
I appreciate your valuable feedback. Thank you very much.

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#5

Two years ago, my husband and I, who had no knowledge of preschool entrance exams, had no idea that Central Union had exams, so we contacted Central Union in June, two months before school started, to enroll our daughter at age 3. I was told, "Come on in August ! I will send you a form to fill out with your application and bank account" and with one phone call I was in. lol

She has been there for 2 years since then and this year she is attending another school in Kinder.
I didn't even know there was an exam, one phone call, one paper, and I got in and graduated ! I think almost all the families at Punahou took the exam and 80-90% of the families at Iolani did.
However, this year, not many children from Central Union were accepted into Kinder, both Punahou and Iolani.

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#6

Unfortunately, it is not a feeder school now. However, Punahou's Baccalaureate is held annually at Central Union. Central Union Preschool → Punahou → Central Union Cathedral at graduation is a special one!

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(Toyota) Prius

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  • 2025/10/30 12:05

Nice to meet you

Recently, I often see Prius being bought and sold
Is its popularity declining ?
The Prius was the most popular hybrid, but recently there are many
hybrid cars out there, so please let me know your opinions.

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・ I'm not sure I understand the thinking behind the figure that often sees Prius being bought and sold = lower popularity

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Prius is not a rare car, and there are quite a few on the road everywhere.
If the population is large, they are more likely to be seen in the market...? Buying and selling has been common for a long time and I don't think it will change now.

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  • 2025/10/31 (Fri) 17:03
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In case you are wondering, the current Prius has a cool exterior, but its interior is very small ~.
I feel oppressive when I sit down.

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#5

It is popular in the used car market because of the large number of units sold. As long as the hybrid battery is OK, you can save money on gasoline and maintenance costs. You can change the transmission oil and do it yourself without changing the filter. The problem is that the generator replacement costs about $6,000 and the hybrid battery replacement costs several thousand dollars, but if you replace the battery yourself, it will only cost a little over $2,000. I can sell it for more than any other car. I guess that means I can sell it for more than other cars, so I'll get my balls out of it.

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#6

There are so many Priuses for sale in used cars
Is there a reason for this ??

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  • 2025/11/12 (Wed) 20:12
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> There are so many Prius in used car sales

They must have been sold a lot for a long time because they are so popular and reasonably priced.

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global entry

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  • 2025/11/15 13:07

I am a Global Entry holder.
I have a green card renewal this time and I renewed it but received a letter for a 3 year extension. My Global Entry expired to return home temporarily this time and I tried to renew it but could not because I did not receive the card. Can I go to the center where I had my Global Entry interview and have it updated? Please let me know if anyone has tried in the same case.

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  • 2025/11/17 (Mon) 07:58
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The government has announced that a significant number of global entries have been disallowed or revoked.

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Is there an app like paypay in Hawaii ??

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  • 2025/11/13 13:49

Paypay was a big help when sending money between friends in Japan !
Please let me know if there is such an app or something similar in Hawaii.

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  • 2025/11/13 (Thu) 17:20
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For iPhone-to-iPhone, it would be Apple Pay, and for others, Venmo, Paypal, Cash App, and Zelle.

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ICE

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  • 2025/09/24 21:40

I have recently heard news of deportations by ICE,
and I would like to share any such stories
that you have heard of near you.

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#13
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  • 2025/10/21 (Tue) 11:44
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Nakamonos can make any number of fake IDs for you
And you can use someone else's SSN that you stole
There's no way for the company to find out.

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#14

If I am deported to Japan,
what kind of penalties will I face ?
such as a ban on entry or a fine?
Please let me know if you know more about this.

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#16
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  • 2025/10/24 (Fri) 08:33
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Which penalty are you asking about ?
You didn't break any Japanese law.

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The current administration has instituted a fine of $ 1000 per day for illegal aliens. If you are arrested by ICE and deported, this fine plus a semi-permanent ban from entering the US will be imposed. However, if you voluntarily return to your home country through the CBP ONE app, the fine will be waived and you will be provided with a free airline ticket. There is also a possibility that you may be allowed to enter the U.S. in the future. For more information, please visit DHS.gov.

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#19

How is ICE policing now ??

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Divorce Lawyer in NJ

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  • 2025/11/09 11:40

He says he will not come back to the U.S. after he returns to Japan with the children. My in-laws are cooperating and making all kinds of excuses and I am not getting to see my children anymore. I am posting this in the hope that someone can give me information on a good lawyer in NJ or even NY who is licensed to practice in NJ. Thank you in advance.

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Accidents with uninsured vehicles

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  • 2025/10/31 15:55

I was trying to leave my car parked on the street and was hit by a car. The person who hit me has no insurance. My car is badly damaged and cannot drive itself. Fortunately I was not injured, but without my car I am unable to work.

I checked my insurance and found that I did not have Collision coverage, but I did have Uninsured Motorist coverage, so I contacted my insurance company and they said that UM coverage does not apply in the state of Hawaii.

I don't want to cry myself to sleep because of the damage.

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  • 2025/11/03 (Mon) 18:57
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>KAN, if you know, I was wondering if it is possible to refuse payment for a civil compensation award in the first place ?
Even if ( it might be difficult in this case, ) I was wondering if I could go through an attorney to get my wages and bank accounts seized through an attorney,
I thought that would be unobjectionable.

# Hello 4 Saba.
The process of garnishment, 👇
if the other party is uninsured, you can garnish the bank account, but you must first win the case in court and get a final judgment. If the other party does not pay after the judgment, it is possible to file a motion for garnishment and seize the other party's bank account and wages to receive payment.
Process to seize bank accounts
Filing a lawsuit: If the other party does not pay, file a lawsuit in court.
Fixation of judgment in favor: If you win the case and the judgment becomes final, you will obtain a "title of obligation".
Filing a petition for seizure: Based on the final and binding judgment ( and the title of obligation ), a petition for seizure is filed with the court.
Identification of property: It is necessary to identify the property ( such as bank accounts ) of the party to be seized.
Execution of garnishment: the court will send a notice of garnishment to the bank, etc., and you can collect the deposit directly.

There is a huge amount of time, effort and hard work involved in the process up to this point.
So although legally it is possible to seize accounts, I don't think many people actually go through with it. Lawyers' fees will also be quite expensive. It will probably exceed the amount of damage.

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#9

In Hawaii, UM is not mandatory, but the coverage has to be Offered. So it's obvious that you're paid since you're also adding UM to your policy. If you have trouble understanding what the insurance company is talking about, ask the agent you bought the insurance from ?
The insurance company can't pay until they assess the damage, so you shouldn't have to wait until they assess the repairs. Does your insurance not cover rental cars ??

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#9 Dear Outs
We told our insurance company that Uninsured Motorists Coverage is included in our insurance plan, but they told us that UM is not available in the state of Hawaii. I asked ? what we were paying UM for then, and they replied that if we were seriously injured in an accident, UM would cover our medical expenses depending on the extent of our injuries.

The car is already at the repair shop.
What does rental car coverage mean ? is a loaner car while the car is not available?

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#11

I have experience with car insurance that covers rental cars while the car is out of service, so why not check with your insurance company to see if you are covered ?.

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  • 2025/11/05 (Wed) 21:02
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Thank you for the clear explanation

My car was hit and I contacted my insurance company first. I was told that my insurance did not have collision coverage and that I could use the Tow Truck on my policy, but that I would have to do the repairs myself.

I had insurance for the rental car
Thank you all!

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Someone who knows Las Vegas.

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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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  • 2025/11/01 (Sat) 15:29
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If you stay at an MGM Group hotel, you can come and go free of charge with your room key at any of the Group's hotels as long as you pay the parking fee at the hotel where you are staying.
It is free until midnight on the day you check out.
No matter where you eat, it is expensive.
I think you should just decide on a good restaurant and head there.

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  • 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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Circus Circus is parking free.

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

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Recommended Yakitori near Santa Monica and Marina del Rey

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  • 2025/11/03 10:15

Hi ! I recently moved to the Santa Monica area.
My husband's birthday is coming up soon and he wants to eat yakitori, but I'm not familiar with this area...I would like to know your recommendations !.

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