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Wisconsin favored by 12 points over Hawaii

Rainbows come into tonights game 12 point underdogs

The Wisconsin Badgers and the Hawaii Rainbows will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Aloha Stadium.

Odds makers at www.OddsShark.com  currently have the Badgers listed as 12-point favorites versus the Rainbows.

Wisconsin was upset by Northwestern 33-31 at Ryan Field in Week 12.

Northwestern covered as a 7-point home underdog while the final score played OVER the 48.5-point total.

Alex Green caught a 14-yard TD pass in the second half to give the Rainbows a 24-17 win over Navy in Week 13. Hawaii won the game as a 9.5-point underdog, while the 41 points went UNDER the posted total of 56.

Bryant Moniz completed 32-of-44 for 366 yards with three touchdown passes.

Current streak:
Hawaii has won 4 straight games.

Team records:
Wisconsin: 8-3 SU, 4-6 ATS
Hawaii: 6-6 SU, 6-5 ATS

ESPN 2 will carry the game live at 6:30 p.m. tonight.

GO BOWS!!!!

December 5, 2009 Posted by waynejoseph | Events | , , , , , , | No Comments Yet

Kamehameha sinks Kahuku, wins DI Title

Kamehameha wins HHSAA DI Championship

Scoring Summary (Final)
The Automated ScoreBook
Kamehameha vs Kahuku (Dec 04, 2009 at Honolulu, Hawaii)

Kamehameha (12-1) vs. Kahuku (12-1)

Date: Dec 04, 2009 • Site: Honolulu, Hawaii  • Stadium: Aloha  •  Attendance: 21661

Score by Quarters  Score 
Kamehameha   7  13  7  7  34 
Kahuku   0  0  14  7  21 
SCORING SUMMARY   KS -KAHUKU  
1st  07:25  KS   Auyong, Brent 14 yd pass from Campbell, TC (Gabriel, Tarra kick) 
         12 plays, 71 yards, TOP 4:35  7 – 0 
2nd  06:50  KS   Ho, Ryan 9 yd run (Gabriel, Tarra kick) 
         3 plays, 9 yards, TOP 0:49  14 – 0 
  05:43  KS   Bollig, IV, C. 8 yd pass from Campbell, TC (Gabriel, Tarra kick failed) 
         1 play, 16 yards, TOP 0:05  20 – 0 
3rd  06:25  KAHUKU   Vea, Punga 26 yd pass from Moe, Evan (Mercado, C. kick) 
         9 plays, 83 yards, TOP 5:28  20 – 7 
  03:58  KAHUKU   Mataafa, F. 36 yd run (Mercado, C. kick) 
         3 plays, 45 yards, TOP 1:26  20 – 14 
  00:31  KS   Bollig, IV, C. 10 yd pass from Campbell, TC (Gabriel, Tarra kick) 
         10 plays, 80 yards, TOP 3:27  27 – 14 
4th  08:02  KS   Ho, Ryan 27 yd run (Gabriel, Tarra kick) 
         5 plays, 76 yards, TOP 2:31  34 – 14 
  02:41  KAHUKU   Vea, Punga 16 yd pass from Moe, Evan (Mercado, C. kick) 
         4 plays, 49 yards, TOP 0:38  34 – 21 
Kickoff time: 7:47 pm  • End of Game: 10:17 pm • Total elapsed time: 2:30
Referee: Alos, Brian  •  Umpire: Lynch, Todd  •  Linesman: Evans, Cal  •  Line judge: Cummins, R.  •  Back judge: Mirafuentes, B. •  Field judge: Bregman, Ben  •  Side judge: Pasion, Raymond •  Scorer: Young, Dara  • 
Temperature: 73 F  • Wind: N 7 mph  • Weather: Partly cloudy

December 5, 2009 Posted by waynejoseph | Events | , , , , | No Comments Yet

Iolani 24, Kauai 17 in HHSAA Division II Football

Iolani captures Division II Crown

Scoring Summary (Final)
The Automated ScoreBook
Kauai vs Iolani (Dec 04, 2009 at Honolulu, HI)

Kauai (10-1) vs. Iolani (12-2)

Date: Dec 04, 2009 • Site: Honolulu, HI  • Stadium: Aloha Stadium  •  Attendance:

Score by Quarters  Score 
Kauai   3  7  0  7  17 
Iolani   10  0  7  7  24 
SCORING SUMMARY   KAUAI -IOLANI  
1st  11:47  IOLANI   Saito, Reid 36 yd interception return (Skalman, Andrew kick) 
           0 – 7 
  06:36  KAUAI   Shimabukuro, S. 40 yd field goal 
         13 plays, 43 yards, TOP 3:22  3 – 7 
  01:04  IOLANI   Skalman, Andrew 28 yd field goal 
         12 plays, 63 yards, TOP 5:25  3 – 10 
2nd  04:58  KAUAI   Kealoha-Albarad 9 yd pass from Shimabukuro, T. (Shimabukuro, S. kick) 
         3 plays, 45 yards, TOP 1:03  10 – 10 
3rd  04:19  IOLANI   Baldomero, A. 3 yd run (Skalman, Andrew kick) 
         11 plays, 91 yards, TOP 4:31  10 – 17 
4th  08:25  IOLANI   Epenesa, S. 3 yd pass from Arakawa, Jarret (Skalman, Andrew kick) 
         15 plays, 86 yards, TOP 5:56  10 – 24 
  02:02  KAUAI   Kealoha-Albarad 8 yd pass from Shimabukuro, T. (Shimabukuro, S. kick) 
         12 plays, 62 yards, TOP 1:41  17 – 24 
Kickoff time: 4:39 pm  • End of Game: 7:05 pm  • Total elapsed time: 2:26
Referee: Vernon Nakamoto •  Umpire: Michael Simonds •  Linesman: Mike Quartero  •  Line judge: Jim Polacek  •  Back judge: Ron Tacadena  •  Field judge: Ernest Furtado  •  Side judge: Randy Morris  •  Scorer: Dara Young  • 
Temperature: 77 deg.  • Wind: NNE 13  • Weather: Humidity – 57%

December 4, 2009 Posted by waynejoseph | Events | , , , | 2 Comments

Suggestions in Solving Chronic Pain

Migraines are just one aspect of chronic pain

PAIN is a significant problem in our society, and the way too many of us deal with it, either by taking medication to temporarily relieve the pain or ignoring the pain altogether, foolishly hoping it will go away, is an even bigger problem, contributing to long-term disability and reduced quality of life. There are a few important pieces to the puzzle that can help you deal with pain now and prevent future episodes – chronic pain- from ruining your life.

 1. POSTURE: Proper posture is difficult to attain, so don’t stress yourself out about it. When you are sitting, put a rolled-up towel or sweatshirt in the small of your back. Sit all the way back to the rear of the chair so you feel the support in your back. When you stand, stand against the wall or a post so you can maintain erect posture. It is important to strengthen your core muscles, the muscles along the spine. Yoga, Pilates or a specific workout program with weights will help you achieve this. You may want to find a personal trainer to help you focus on specific exercises to help you achieve your goals.

 2. BALANCE: As you develop strength, you begin to develop balance. Many of the positions utilized in yoga, Pilates and weight training work specifically on balance. Would you believe that your feet also have a lot to do with balance?

The three arches you have in your feet must all be supported in order for the rest of your body to have good support as well. If one or more of the arches is flat, it can significantly affect the stress to your joints and your ability to exercise efficiently. Ask your chiropractor about analyzing your feet to see if you need arch supports.

 3. Spinal Load and Stability: Understanding how to exercise or perform any type of sporting activity is crucial to your health. How many people do you know who lift weights incorrectly? By being careful and doing your exercises properly, you can reduce the amount of spinal load (stress) and instability you create for your body. When your joints move well, you can perform activities optimally and with minimal stress on your body.

 4. Alignment: Exercising makes your muscles stronger, which also helps maintain structural and bony alignment. Chiropractic care is hopefully a regular part of your life. Visits to your chiropractor at a frequency you both find appropriate will help you maintain your alignment.

 Keep in mind that pain may be indicative of a serious underlying condition.

Always talk to your doctor about any pain you are experiencing, particularly if it does not go away or worsens with time.

December 4, 2009 Posted by waynejoseph | Health and Fitness | , , , , , , | No Comments Yet

HHSAA Football Championships on Friday

FIRST HAWAIIAN BANK

11TH ANNUAL FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

DIVISION I & II CHAMPIONSHIPS – DECEMBER 4, 2009

A new football state champion will be crowned in

Division I, while Iolani goes for its third-straight

title in the 11th Annual First Hawaiian

Bank/HHSAA Football State Championships on

Friday, Dec. 4, at Aloha Stadium.

Kickoff for the Division II championship between

#1 Iolani (11-2) and #2 Kauai (10-0) is set for 4:30 p.m. The Division I

championship between #1 Kahuku (12-0) and #2 Kamehameha (11-1) will

follow the DII championship at 7:30 p.m.

Both games will be shown live on pay-per-view only.

December 3, 2009 Posted by waynejoseph | Events | , , , | No Comments Yet