December
Dian Dooley:‘Tis the Season to be Stressing – How Can Food and Nutrition Help? — Island Scence, 12/29/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Vitamins can help ease pain in joints. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 12/27/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Santa might be fat, but he’s still fit. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 12/20/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Lessons in home cooking make perfect gift for men. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 12/13/2004
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Dean Andy Hashimoto and others are cited in an article that illustrates how agriculture in Hawaii is changing. Agriculture's contributions to the state's economy, employment, and ambiance are summarized. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 12/12/2004
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In a feature on the future of Hawaii's agricultural lands, CTAHR Board of Advisors member Dean Okimoto recommends that the state use regulations and financial incentives to support Hawaii's farmers. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 12/12/2004
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Winter is the season for citrus fruits, and Jari Sugano offers advice to backyard growers of sweet oranges. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 12/10/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Wasted food hurts many. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 12/6/2004
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Dr. Phil’s Farewell Tour. — CTAHR feature story, 12/2/2004
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November
Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Alcohol adds to holiday weight gain. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 11/29/2004
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Entomology graduate student Darcy Oishi, an employee of Hawaii Department of Agriculture, and Mandy Anhalt, a senior entomology major and HDOA intern, inspect Christmas trees for potentially invasive species that might arrive from the mainland as stowaways. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 11/29/2004
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Dian Dooley: Eat Your Vegetables and Fruits – (Mom was right!) — Island Scence, 11/24/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Turkey feast brings chance of illnesses. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 11/22/2004
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CTAHR Board of Advisors member Susan Matsushima is among the farmers working to keep the fertile lands of Oahu’s North Shore in agriculture. — Pacific Business Nsws, 11/19/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Study warns against high doses of vitamin E. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 11/15/2004
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Samir El-Swaify helps explain how a 50-year storm flooded buildings on the UH-Manoa campus. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 11/14/2004
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Extension agent Jari Sugano is one of four new gardening columnists for the Honolulu Advertiser. Her monthly Friday column will focus on how to grow fruits and vegetables. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 11/12/2004
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Jari Sugano: Eggplants grow best in well-drained soil and full sunlight. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 11/12/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Iron deficiency might play role in jittery legs. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 11/8/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Heart health requires a varied diet. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 11/1/2004
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October
Dr. Hong Na Young, a professor of Asian costume history at Ewha Womans University in Seoul, South Korea, is visiting CTAHR through February 2005. She has guest-curated an exhibit at the Honolulu Academy of Arts (through Jan. 16) titled "From Flat to Contoured Body Form," which features Asian clothing fashioned from a single piece of cloth. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 10/31/2004
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In an Op-Ed essay, Hector Valenzuela articulates some of the concerns of those opposed to the planting of genetically engineered 'Rainbow' papaya and briefly notes some of the qualities of an "organic/sustainable" agricultural paradigm for Hawaii. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 10/31/2004
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In "Brick and Click Retail," a class offered by the Apparel Product Design and Merchandising program, undergraduate students establish a profitable business venture in one semester. Students learn to be successful entrepreneurs by guiding their businesses through the challenges of concept development, market analysis, and finance. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 10/31/2004
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Dian Dooley: The Mystery Nutrient: What am I? — Island Scence, 10/27/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Fatty acids are not all created equal. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 10/25/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Triathletes pique curiosity of scientists. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 10/18/2004
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Dean Andy Hashimoto discusses the genetically modified ringspot-virus-resistant papaya that CTAHR helped develop. He reiterates the college’s commitment to aiding all farmers and supporting all agricultural methods. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 10/17/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: High-carb food can be a gas to eat at times. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 10/11/2004
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Guest chef Wanda Adams offers a unique perspective on the 2004 Taste of the Hawaiian Range. She gives a rave review to Chef Mavro's tripe stew recipe and touts the culinary merits of Yamashiro Farms' fresh wasabi. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 10/6/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: The benefits of stretching differ with various sports. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 10/4/2004
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Entomology students Adam Vorsino and Leyla Valdivia share insect-laced desserts with the public at the 2004 Maui County Fair. — Maui News, 10/2/2004
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September
Ramon de la Pena, a CTAHR alumnus whose long tenure with the college includes service as an agronomist and professor emeritus, has been appointed to the University of Hawaii’s Board of Regents. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 9/30/2004
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Island chefs turn forage-fed beef, lamb, mutton, bison, and goat and free-range chicken into savory dishes at the ninth annual CTAHR food show, Mealani’s A Taste of the Hawaiian Range, held this year at Hilton Waikoloa Village. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 9/29/2004
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CTAHR’s Gernot Presting is part of an effort to understand how the centromere, a structural component of chromosomes, functions in corn. The long-term goal is to be able to construct artificial corn chromosomes. — Southeast Farm Press, 9/29/2004
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Dian Dooley: Food for Thought – A column about nutrition and the foods we eat. — Island Scence, 9/29/2004
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Bill, a 500-pound pumpkin, is expected to be a star attraction at the Maui County Fair held September 30–October 3. Harold Keyser, Maui County’s CES administrator and coordinator of the fair’s horticulture exhibit, expects Bill to set records. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 9/27/2004
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CTAHR is a co-host of the 2004 Hawaii Agriculture Conference to be held Oct. 21-22 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort. Ag tourism and farm theft are among the topics to be addressed. — Pacific Business News, 9/27/2004
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In recognition of Family Day, the fourth Monday in September, Ann Tom and Ivette Stern of CTAHR’s Center on the Family promote the benefits of turning off the television and sitting down to family dinner. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 9/22/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: A healthy focus on the heart. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 9/20/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Low-carb diet fad first showed up in 1860s. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 9/13/2004
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Through the T.E.A.M. (Together Everyone Achieves More) Student Mentoring Project at Kauai High School, juniors and seniors share their knowledge and insight with incoming freshman to help ease the transition from middle school to high school. CTAHR’s Laura Kawamura is the adult advisor for this 4-H pilot program. — The Garden Island, 9/7/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Abrupt decline in exercise shows up in body fat gain. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 9/6/2004
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Investigations on coffee green scale conducted by Robert Hollingsworth (USDA-ARS-PBARC) and CTAHR’s Arnold Hara have contributed to the lifting of a fifty-year ban on Hawaii export of potted or cut gardenias to the U.S. mainland. — Agricultural Research, 9/1/2004
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August
Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Supplements require buyers choose wisely. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 8/30/2004
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CTAHR entomologist Ronald Mau and team members of the Hawai'i Fruit Fly Area-Wide Pest Management suppression program achieve a breakthrough in the state's fight against crop-damaging fruit flies. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 8/27/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Premium breakfast fuels a better day. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 8/23/2004
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At the new Children’s Garden at Pearl City’s Urban Garden Center, learning about plants is child’s play. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 8/20/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Allergen labeling law will save lives. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 8/16/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Ginger, ginseng pose risks. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 8/9/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Cracks found in latest egg study. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 8/2/2004
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July
Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Exercise helps prevent and treat cancers. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 7/26/2004
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Putting good health in your hands. — CTAHR feature story, 7/23/2004
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CTAHR Board of Advisor members Susan Matsushima (Alluvion Farms) and Ernest Tottori (HPC Foods) are among the Oahu producers featured in an article highlighting diversified agriculture on the North Shore. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 7/21/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: How to eat best when eating fast. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 7/19/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Research your fast-food choices online. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 7/12/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Healthy habits help protect the prostate. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 7/5/2004
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4-Hers bring their animals to compete for prizes and buyers at the Hawaii 4-H Farm Fair, held this year for the first time at Oahu’s Kualoa Ranch. Brent Buckley notes the importance of educating city dwellers about where their food comes from. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 7/1/2004
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June
Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Vegetarian physician debunks dietary myths. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 6/28/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Health push focuses on lower-fat milk. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 6/21/2004
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Hawaii's families at your fingertips. — CTAHR feature story, 6/15/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Fat that lies beneath carries more risk. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 6/14/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Summer time is fluid time to stay safe. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 6/7/2004
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Hawaiian Airlines passengers can learn about the history of Big Island cattle ranching from an in-flight magazine article that features Kahua Ranch and its retired president, CTAHR Board of Advisors member Monty Richards. — Hana Hou, 6/7/2004
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Center on the Family’s director, Sylvia Yuen, contends that Hawaii’s 20th-place ranking in the national 2004 Kids Count report on child well-being could be worse, but should be much better. CoF’s Marika Ripke, the project director for Hawaii Kids Count, recommends an increased focus on the state’s “disconnected youth,” 18- to 24-year-olds who are neither working nor pursuing higher education. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 6/3/2004
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Center on the Family’s director, Sylvia Yuen, contends that Hawaii’s 20th-place ranking in the national 2004 Kids Count report on child well-being could be worse, but should be much better. CoF’s Marika Ripke, the project director for Hawaii Kids Count, recommends an increased focus on the state’s “disconnected youth,” 18- to 24-year-olds who are neither working nor pursuing higher education. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 6/3/2004
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Derek Kurisu, Executive Vice President of KTA Super Stores and a CTAHR Board of Advisors member, is lauded for his commitment to Hawaii agriculture, his involvement with the local community, and KTA’s exceptional customer service. — Hawaii Business Magazine, 6/1/2004
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May
Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: How to keep bacteria off the menu. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 5/31/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Too fast, too furious exercise is 'pain, no gain.' — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 5/24/2004
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Fashion-design students of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences market their creations at Macy's. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 5/20/2004
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Family Resources students Johnette Maielua and Emily Koga celebrate graduation. Both plan to pursue advanced degrees. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 5/17/2004
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Family Resources students Johnette Maielua and Emily Koga celebrate graduation. Both plan to pursue advanced degrees. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 5/17/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Food fears may aggravate acne. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 5/17/2004
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Responding to a May 10 commentary by Bill Freese, Ania Wieczorek encourages the coexistence of conventional, organic, and biotech agriculture in Hawaii. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 5/16/2004
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The second annual Live Fast and Die Pretty show, featuring diverse designs by APDM students, draws a crowd to UH-Manoa’s Campus Center Ballroom. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 5/10/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Demands of exercise different for children and adults. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 5/10/2004
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Virginia Easton Smith reports on efforts to control banana bunchy top virus on the Big Island and describes symptoms to help growers and homeowners identify infected trees. — West Hawaii Today, 5/7/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Exam cram requires good food, rest. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 5/3/2004
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CTAHR Board of Advisors member Monty Richards of Big Island's Kahua Ranch discusses decades in the cattle business and the challenges of agricultural diversification. Brent Buckley praises Richards for his longstanding openness to innovation. — Hawaii Business Magazine, 5/1/2004
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April
Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Study finds diet can affect kidney stones. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 4/26/2004
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Scot Nelson describes recent outbreaks banana bunchy top virus as a major threat to Hawaii’s banana industry. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 4/24/2004
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Students in the Apparel Design and Product Merchandising program prepare for their senior final fashion show and share their post-graduation plans. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 4/23/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Exercise-induced asthma is a common but manageable condition. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 4/19/2004
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“First Date,” a May 2004 event hosted by Macy’s Ala Moana, will give some APDM students an opportunity to sell the garments they’ve designed. — Ka Leo, 4/15/2004
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Oahu-based Extension agent Claire Nakatsuka coordinates a 4-H program in which youth ages 11–17 read to younger children. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 4/12/2004
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The latest tool that Arnold Hara and colleagues have identified to fight the coqui frog infestation is hydrated lime, a soil amendment. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 4/12/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Is high fructose corn syrup making us fat? — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 4/12/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Weight-loss supplements offer no safe magic bullets. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 4/5/2004
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March
Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Indium claims questionable. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 3/29/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Here is some sunny news about an essential vitamin. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 3/22/2004
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A "not welcome" mat for a noisy pet. — CTAHR feature story, 3/17/2004
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CTAHR's Janice Uchida and Harry Ako are examining ways to control the infestation of apple snails and taro pocket rot; the two have plagued the taro industry for years and caused the taro production to hit record low statewide. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 3/16/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Slow fat loss key to lasting weight loss. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 3/15/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Shrinking super sizes is a good start. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 3/8/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Walk honors DJ Wili Moku. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 3/1/2004
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Hawaii researchers, led by CTAHR's Adelheid Kuehnle, are working on breeding the world's first blue orchid. — Hawaii Business Magazine, 3/1/2004
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February
Hawaii farmers, including CTAHR Board of Advisors member Dean Okimoto, discuss weather-related crop losses brought on by recent storms. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 2/25/2004
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Want a slim waist? Just say moo. — CTAHR feature story, 2/24/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Shaping up when you're out of shape. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 2/23/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Overall health more critical than body size. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 2/16/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Physicians urged to join war on obesity. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 2/9/2004
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Shielding babies from the ice storm. — CTAHR feature story, 2/2/2004
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An Eye and Ears for the Corn Market. — News at UH, 2/2/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Can you blame your genes for tight jeans? — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 2/2/2004
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Dean Andy Hashimoto describes the 2004 legislative proposals of the Agriculture Working Group. — Hawaii Business Magazine, 2/1/2004
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January
Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Results mixed for hormones. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1/26/2004
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CTAHR economist PingSun Leung discusses the reasons behind Hawaii prawn farming’s decline during the past 20 years. — The Honolulu Advertiser, 1/26/2004
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Samir El-Swaify describes the challenging conditions that students face at the Iraqi agriculture schools that are partnering with CTAHR through a USAID grant. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1/19/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Wild or farmed, salmon is safe. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1/19/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Calcium can help kids cut body fat. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1/12/2004
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CTAHR Battles Food Illness. — News at UH, 1/12/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Mad cow disease questions answered by CTAHR's Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs. — News at UH, 1/5/2004
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Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs: Take steps against colds. — Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1/5/2004
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Dean Andrew Hashimoto talks about the impact of federal funding on the College and the community. — Hawaii Business Magazine, 1/1/2004
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CTAHR’s David Christopher, John Hu, and Robert Paull are among the researchers working to make pineapples nematode- and mealybug-wilt-resistant and to prevent precocious flowering. — Hawaii Business Magazine, 1/1/2004
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