THE WATERGATE SCANDAL. When John Gardner formed Common Cause in August 1970 to act as a citizens' lobby to make government and politics more open and accountable, little did he know that in a few years the times would be ripe for reform.
Monday, October 8, 2012. Hawaiian Coat of Arms and Seal. The coat of arms of the Nation of Hawaiâi was drawn up during the time of Kamehameha III; a May 31, 1845 story in the Polynesian newspaper reported that the National Coat of Arms was adopted by the Legislative Assembly.
Maile was associated with Laka, the patron spirit of Hula (dance) and other spirits of Old Hawaii. Ti-leaf was (and still is) planted around dwellings to ward off malevolent spirits, stalks of ti were also used as flags of truce and peace. A lei la'i made of two ti-leaves tied at the base and worn open around the neck was worn by priests and physicians.