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Question: I have an American flag I wish to dispose of. I can't see just chucking it into the rubbish can because that's really undignified. Can you tell me whom I can contact? Contact American Legion
about worn-out U.S. flagsAnswer: You can contact the American Legion, 946-6383, or simply take your worn-out flag to its headquarters, 612 McCully St., between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
The American Legion holds a flag disposal ceremony once a year. The ceremony used to be held on Flag Day, June 14, but in recent years the date has been set at different times of the year, depending on which post conducts the ceremony, a spokeswoman said.
According to the U.S. Flag Code, when a flag "is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display," it should be destroyed "in a dignified way, preferably by burning."
Q: Would you please tell me what the Hawaiian language words are for "you're welcome" or similar connotation? This would be in response to "mahalo."
A: There are various phrases you could use.
Noenoe Silva, a Hawaiian language expert at the University of Hawaii, suggested no 'ukahau'oli, which translates into "my pleasure," or 'a'ole pilikia -- "no problem."
Other possible phrases: He me iki ia -- "it's a small thing"; he mea'ole keia -- "it's nothing"; me pu oe -- "the same to you"; and kipa mai -- "you're welcome."
Silva noted such terms as "you're welcome" "didn't exist at all prior to English manners being instituted."
We also found various Hawaiian phrases at these sites:
Mahalo
To Deb Costello at Ryan's Grill. She has been the gal at the front door at the restaurant for many years and is what Hawaii always preaches about: aloha spirit. She makes you feel like you're the most important person at that very moment you enter the door until she says goodbye. My only wish is that this island had more Debs. -- A Regular at Ryan's Grill
Auwe
To three young men for their behavior on the mall parking level of Ala Moana Center about 10:35 p.m. one Friday night in May.Three of us women were saying our goodbyes when we saw them pushing on the hoods and trunks of two cars as they walked between them. Two then sat on their four-door Honda, while the third proceeded to urinate between my car and another car. My friend hollered at him and the other two just laughed. Afterward, they apologized, then walked back toward the center. One returned to their car, then came over to apologize again, saying the car, identified by a private school sticker and license plate holder, belonged to his girlfriend. To the young lady who is the owner of that Honda, I hope you know what your friends do with your car. To the three young men, I hope that you treat the women in your lives with more respect than what you showed us. No matter how much you apologized, it was still very rude and disgusting behavior. -- Disgusted Car Owner
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