We will remember Super Bowl LI as a classic. The first overtime game and the greatest comeback.
But many wait for all the Super Bowl advertisements. There have been some memorable ones, but there is one that remains the most famous Super Bowl ad.
“1984” is an American television commercial which introduced the Apple Macintosh personal computer for the first time. Until then, PCs dominated the business marker with Apple machines being used in elementary schools and for primitive gaming. It was shown on commercial television on twice – on Super Bowl day and a late night viewing to qualify it for awards that year.
L-R: Ann Greenlee, Erika Lacro and Brent Rubio
HONOLULU – Chancellor Erika Lacro, Honolulu Community College, was presented with a Patriot Award January 9 by Ann Greenlee, ESGR Hawaii Vice-Chair and Employer Outreach Director, in recognition of her continued support provided to an Army National Guard Soldier.
Lacro was nominated for being highly supportive of the National Guard by her employee Sgt. 1st Class Brent Rubio, 111th Army Band, Hawaii Army National Guard.
How much does an average funeral and body burial cost? I need to make funeral arrangements for my aunt, who’s terminally ill, and would like to have a cost idea going in so I can plan and budget appropriately.
It definitely pays to know what charges to expect when pre-planning a funeral. Most people don’t have a clue, and can often be upsold thousands of dollars worth of extra services you may not want or need.
More than one-quarter of Americans over 50 don’t exercise, a new federal report estimates, increasing their risk for heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
“Adults benefit from any amount of physical activity,” said study co-author Janet Fulton. “Helping inactive people become more physically active is an important step towards healthier and more vibrant communities.”
Fulton is chief of the Physical Activity and Health Branch at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
For the study, the researchers analyzed results of a 2014 national survey about health, focusing on people aged 50 and older. The investigators defined inactivity as moving around only to accomplish routine daily duties.
Your poor, overwhelmed brain. In today’s multitasking, goal-oriented world, it operates at a ridiculously fast pace, bouncing tirelessly from one thought to another. This non-stop mental activity can be harmful to your mind and your body, but too few people know how to properly care for their mental muscle, says David Rock, DProf, director of the NeuroLeadership Institute in Sydney, Australia.
“A healthy brain gives you the capacity to think clearly and be creative and innovative,” says Dr. Rock. “You’ll also be more resilient to everyday stressors and feel happier overall.”
Grant Suzuki forwarded Retiree News the following information about uncle James Suzuki passing away on February 1, 2017. James served on the fighter flightline for many years and retired in 1995.
Services:
Saturday, February 18, 2017
Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary
Service begins at 1100
Inurnment services will be private. This is a correction to the earlier post.
Link to the Lockheed Martin website with some good videos. Lockheed Martin is the primary contractor for the F-35 Lightning II, U-2 Dragon Lady, C-130 Super Hercules, and the F-22 Raptor.
When you’re saving for retirement, the nest egg builds a lot faster if you can put off paying taxes until you retire and are ready to withdraw your money. Uncle Sam gives taxpayers a few ways to do this.
Some accounts, such as a 401(k) or a company-sponsored individual retirement account, give you a double benefit. You can contribute pretax dollars to your account, which probably means you can save more than if you could contribute only after-tax dollars. And, you can deduct your contributions from your gross income, so you’re paying less in taxes. When you retire, and, it is hoped, are in a lower tax bracket, the money is taxed as it’s withdrawn.
Other accounts, such as a Roth IRA, allow you to contribute only after-tax dollars, but your earnings grow tax-free. In other words, you don’t have to pay taxes when you take the money out.
Here, we’ll examine some of the most popular tax-advantaged retirement plans.
We all know that we should exercise regularly and eat responsibly in order to stay healthy. The benefits are clear: you will live longer, have fewer doctor visits, lower medical bills and be better able to travel and go about your daily routine. But sadly, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only between a quarter and a third of adults ages 65 to 74 are physically active.
The problem is that most of us aren’t very good at sticking to things we should do. We are more likely to stay committed to things we want to do. The key to establishing and maintaining a successful exercise regimen is to find the right combination of activities you will enjoy and a reason that is compelling enough to motivate you to stick with it.
Here are 12 steps to help you succeed at becoming healthier in 2017
Fred J. Koehnen, 92, of Hilo, Hawaii, died on Wednesday, February 01, 2017. He was born in Hilo on February 24, 1924.
Private Services to be held at a later date.
Thanks to Steve Lum for the following is a news article about Fred Koehnen written in 2015 when he published his memoir book.
Hilo, Hawaii—September 16, 2015—Fred J. Koehnen, Hawaii Island-born community and business leader, has had more than 90 years of action-packed experiences—but his unerring compass has always returned him to Hilo.
Koehnen’s just-published memoir, Been There Done That Back to Hilo, tells the story of his nine-decade odyssey. He’s hunted, fished, ridden, wrangled cattle, hiked, golfed and swum in every quarter of Hawai‘i Island. In business, government and community service, he has diligently done what was needed, leaving a lasting mark.
Koehnen, 91, will be honored at a dinner sponsored by the Lyman Museum Sunday, Sept. 27 at Nani Mau Gardens. A long-time member of the museum board, he is donating the proceeds from his memoir to the museum.
“Lyman Museum is a great repository of history, particularly of Hawaii Island, so it’s fitting that Fred’s book becomes part of the museum’s legacy,” said Richard Henderson, chairman of the Lyman board.
Tucked in the pages are historical tales and images of Hawaii Island from before World War II through statehood, the rise and fall of King Sugar, and the transformation of East Hawaii in response to devastating tsunamis.
As a boy, this son of German immigrants to Hilo saw glory and disgrace in the 1936 Olympics and Hitler’s pre-war Germany. He awoke at the University of Hawaii-Manoa on December 7, 1941 to Pearl Harbor’s bombing. Active in two wars—World War II and Vietnam—he was in active or reserve service for 32 years. He’s traveled the world, read the important books and does complicated accounting in his head.
Many recognize the Koehnen name from F. Koehnen, Ltd., and the landmark Koehnen’s Building which housed a furniture and gifts store for decades. The store was begun by Fred’s father, Friederich Koehnen, who came to Hilo in 1909 as an apprentice of sorts to the Hackfeld and Company trading firm. Fred was born in 1924.
“We’re very pleased to be able to honor Fred and his contributions, both to our community and to the country,” said Barbara Moir, president and executive director of Lyman Museum. “He’s been instrumental in building the museum’s base. And as you’ll discover in his memoir, he’s also a heck of a writer!”
Identity theft impacts more than 17 million consumers every year, and consumers over 50 can be particularly vulnerable. This year is on track to exceed the 780 data breaches of 2015, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center. But there are a few key ways to protect yourself from becoming an identity theft victim and taking action if your identity is stolen.
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Retiree Update: Benjamin Goo was the supervisor of flight simulator operations during the 154th Wing’s F-102 Delta Dagger era. Inspection teams always recognized his operations as an example of how things should operate.
Benny is credited as one of the founders of the HIANG bowling league. This after work league has existed since the 1960s from what I understand.
Benny served on the board of the Hickam Federal Credit Union. He was instrumental in opening the credit union’s membership to Guardmembers, and the opening of offices off base in Mililani and other locations.
After leaving Hawaii, Benny lived in Washington State for many years, but has lived in Las Vegas for the last three years. The photograph was taken at Benny’s 94th birthday dinner last year.
Chuck Goo, Benny’s son who lives in Thailand, sent this photograph to Retire News.