1. The essay that I liked the most was about the H3 freeway, it's because of how
he was concerned of the Hawaiian ancestral remains that are buried in that location.
2. I like how he research but need more improvements in details.
3. The Ideas is one of his successful work.
4. I would like to see more improvements on organizing your Ideas.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Friday, November 16, 2012
H-3 Freeway
The H-3 freeway is actually one of the most historical places in Hawaii. Its a historical site because of the challenges Hawaii took to finish building the H-3 freeway. Its also a historical site because of the many changes that made Hawaii a better place. Another reason why the H-3 freeway is a historical place is because the H-3 is one of the nations most spectacular mountain drives in the nation.
The H-3 freeway (also known as the John A. Burns Freeway) first opened on December 12, 1997. The Freeway was the most beautiful and controversial highway ever built in Hawaii. That day also marked the end of the 37 years of the protests, legal battles, design changes and cost revisions against the H-3 being built. Community activists, environmentalists, and native Hawaiians were the ones that protested against the H-3. The Native Hawaiians were apart of this because the H-3 was built on top of a woman’s heiau or a sacred site for the Hawaiians.
During those 37 years, there were many Native Hawaiians that were upset with the government and wanted the H-3 from ever happening. Because of its location and the many cultural sites of the hawaiians led to many conflicts to building the H-3. This was one of the most dangerous one of the most spent projects hawaii ever faced upon making a 16 mile freeway.
Building the H-3 Freeway has also cost many injuries and 2 deaths to constructing it. On June 15 1990, there was a carpenter named Orlindo Domingo, at the age of 52, died when a 47 ton bridge accidentally slipped and fell 50 feet. Also on Jan 26, 1995, there was also a carpenter Steven J. Ouderkirk, at the age of 28, died when the concrete wall collapsed on him near the Haleiwa stream bed.
The H-3 freeway (also known as the John A. Burns Freeway) first opened on December 12, 1997. The Freeway was the most beautiful and controversial highway ever built in Hawaii. That day also marked the end of the 37 years of the protests, legal battles, design changes and cost revisions against the H-3 being built. Community activists, environmentalists, and native Hawaiians were the ones that protested against the H-3. The Native Hawaiians were apart of this because the H-3 was built on top of a woman’s heiau or a sacred site for the Hawaiians.
During those 37 years, there were many Native Hawaiians that were upset with the government and wanted the H-3 from ever happening. Because of its location and the many cultural sites of the hawaiians led to many conflicts to building the H-3. This was one of the most dangerous one of the most spent projects hawaii ever faced upon making a 16 mile freeway.
Building the H-3 Freeway has also cost many injuries and 2 deaths to constructing it. On June 15 1990, there was a carpenter named Orlindo Domingo, at the age of 52, died when a 47 ton bridge accidentally slipped and fell 50 feet. Also on Jan 26, 1995, there was also a carpenter Steven J. Ouderkirk, at the age of 28, died when the concrete wall collapsed on him near the Haleiwa stream bed.
Although there were many conflicts into building this 25 year project, the result of building the H-3 freeway has been one of the most used freeways in the state. Now drivers finally have relief when it comes to going in and out of the North Shore. The Freeway was also previewed in the show Modern Marvels special episode SuperHighways because of how it was built on this small island.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Essay H-3
Rough Draft (Kc3)
There are many historical places in Hawaii and one of them is the H-3 freeway. Out of all the historical places of Hawaii I would have never thought that the H-3 would be a historical place. But after all the research I’ve done, I was very surprised of seeing how building the H-3 was one of the most controversial issue in the state of Hawaii.
The H-3 freeway (also known as the John A. Burns Freeway) first opened on December 12, 1997. The Freeway was the most beautiful and controversial highway ever built in Hawaii. That day also marked the end of the 37 years of the protests, legal battles, design changes and cost revisions
against the H-3 being built. Community activists, environmentalists, and native Hawaiians were the ones that protested against the H-3. The Native Hawaiians were apart of this because the H-3 was built on top of a woman’s heiau or a sacred site for the Hawaiians.
Building the H-3 Freeway has also cost many injuries and 2 deaths to constructing it. On June 15 1990, there was a carpenter named Orlindo Domingo, at the age of 52, died when a 47 ton bridge accidentally slipped and fell 50 feet. Also on Jan 26, 1995, there was also a carpenter Steven J. Ouderkirk, at the age of 28, died when the concrete wall collapsed on him near the Haleiwa stream bed.
Although there were many conflicts into building this 25 year project, the result of building the H-3 freeway has been one of the most used freeways in the state. Now drivers finally have relief when it comes to going in and out of the North Shore. The Freeway was also previewed in the show Modern Marvels special episode SuperHighways because of how it was built on this small island.
There are many historical places in Hawaii and one of them is the H-3 freeway. Out of all the historical places of Hawaii I would have never thought that the H-3 would be a historical place. But after all the research I’ve done, I was very surprised of seeing how building the H-3 was one of the most controversial issue in the state of Hawaii.
The H-3 freeway (also known as the John A. Burns Freeway) first opened on December 12, 1997. The Freeway was the most beautiful and controversial highway ever built in Hawaii. That day also marked the end of the 37 years of the protests, legal battles, design changes and cost revisions
against the H-3 being built. Community activists, environmentalists, and native Hawaiians were the ones that protested against the H-3. The Native Hawaiians were apart of this because the H-3 was built on top of a woman’s heiau or a sacred site for the Hawaiians.
Building the H-3 Freeway has also cost many injuries and 2 deaths to constructing it. On June 15 1990, there was a carpenter named Orlindo Domingo, at the age of 52, died when a 47 ton bridge accidentally slipped and fell 50 feet. Also on Jan 26, 1995, there was also a carpenter Steven J. Ouderkirk, at the age of 28, died when the concrete wall collapsed on him near the Haleiwa stream bed.
Although there were many conflicts into building this 25 year project, the result of building the H-3 freeway has been one of the most used freeways in the state. Now drivers finally have relief when it comes to going in and out of the North Shore. The Freeway was also previewed in the show Modern Marvels special episode SuperHighways because of how it was built on this small island.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Querencia Final
The day has finally come to an end. School, homework and chores are finally done. Now its time to look for a place to just be alone and relax. The first thing that pops into my mind was my room. As I head into my room, I notice my sister using my laptop doing her homework while blasting her favorite music. I try to force her out of my room but she just won't listen to me. So I look around the house for a quiet place but it was all packed with family. Then finally I decided to head outdoors and be one with nature. So I decided to go to my backyard. As i opened the door I felt a slight breeze that came right past me. I layed in the middle of my backyard and stared into the sky. I saw lots of stars that day and I remember connecting each star to see if it was a form of a constellation. Sadly it wasn't, and it was hard to connect while those slow moving clouds cover them. After waiting for the clouds to pass by, I saw a moon. It was the biggest moon I've ever seen I thought to myself. Then I could hear crickets singing and felt as if they were singing a lullaby to me. I was getting really cold at that time because of the nice and cold breeze that coming at me. I felt like nature was taking care of me that night. Noticing that it was getting late, I head back inside. As I was about to open the door and walk to my room, the wind picked up again. It was as if nature were sadly saying good-bye to me and telling me to come back again.
I never thought my backyard would be a peaceful place. I thought it was just a place where i do laundry and store all my junk in. But now my backyard is like my own world. Being here felt like I was finally free from Earth and in my own planet where I can do whatever i want and no ones the boss of me. This place will now and forever be my special place. Its a place where no one can disturb me and also a place where I can calm down and thank God for creating this place and everything else.
Friday, September 14, 2012
Brainstorm
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Querencia
The day has finally come to an end. Homework and chores are finally done, but now its time to look for a place to just be alone and relax. The first thing that pops into my mind was my room. As I head into my room, I notice my sister using my laptop doing her homework while blasting her favorite music. I try to force her out of my room but she just won't listen to me. So I look around the house for a quiet place but it was all packed with family. Then finally I decided to head outdoors and be one with nature. So I decided to go to my backyard. As i opened the door I felt a slight breeze that came right past me. I layed in the middle of my backyard and stared in the sky. I saw lots of stars that day and I remember connecting each star to see what it would look like. Then I saw a full moon right next to it. It was the biggest moon I've ever seen I thought to myself. I could also hear crickets singing and felt as if they were singing a lullaby to me. I was getting really sleepy at that time so i decided to head back inside, wash up, head straight to the bed.
I never thought my backyard would be a peaceful place. I thought it was just a place where i do laundry and store all my junk in. But now my backyard is like my own world. Being here felt like I was finally free from Earth and in my own planet where I can do whatever i want and no ones the boss of me. This place will now and forever be my special place. Its a place where no can disturb me and also a place where I can calm down and thank God for creating me and everything else.
I never thought my backyard would be a peaceful place. I thought it was just a place where i do laundry and store all my junk in. But now my backyard is like my own world. Being here felt like I was finally free from Earth and in my own planet where I can do whatever i want and no ones the boss of me. This place will now and forever be my special place. Its a place where no can disturb me and also a place where I can calm down and thank God for creating me and everything else.
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