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• The real story of KP2 the monk seal supposedly abandoned by his mother and rescued by National Marine Fisheries. Actually he was taken from his mother when just a day old. The previous year his sister was taken from his/her mother at five days old and subsequently killed. Learn about his development of cataracts under NMF care. (Not an uncommon occurrence when monk seals are cared for by NMF. Click this link.
  
• The Most Dangerous Tourist Attraction of Maui and possibly of Hawaii. Dr. Leisure looks at the death and injury rate at Makena State Park since 2004. Most visitors to have no idea what dangers they are being exposed to. Dr. Leisure suggest that the life guards established on Big Beach May 1, 2009 actually contribute to the manifestation of the death and injury they were intended to diminish. Most Dangerous Tourist Attraction.
  
• Talk by Dr. Trisha Kehaulani Watson, Hawaiian Monk Seals in Native Hawaiian Culture given February 16, 2011 at the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.Very interesting talk with particular emphasis on the comments by native Hawaiian's in attendance. Click this link.
  
• The third portion of testimony submitted by Dr. George R. Harker regarding the actions by the National Marine Fisheries Service which is proposing to implement specific management actions and administer the associated research and enhancement program for Hawaiian monk seals in the Hawaiian Islands. This installment looks at the circumstances surrounding the take of KP2 from his mother RK22 May 2008. In PDF format click here Testimony III.
  
• Steps to take to Open the Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve immediately. Rocks placed along the road across the reserve need to be removed and pull-offs restored. This would alow better traffic flow and facilitate the passage of emergency vehicles through the area.  Nothing is gained by keeping the reserve closed. The reserve needs to be placed back on the map! Seeps that can be taken to acheive that end are presented.
  
• Posted November 26, 2010, Some Observations on a Monk Seal Mother and Pup, Field Notes of Observations of Hawaiian Monk Seal (Monachus schauinslandi). Thirty four pages of material annotating the raw video of Koki the monk seal growing up Maui style.
  
• Comments of Dr. George R. Harker on the Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve Draft Management Plan a detailed look at how and why the plan fails. Restoration efforts tied with low impact human use for hiking, bedroll camping, nature study, and hunting associated with the original 1973 legislation have been excluded from ninety-nine percent of the park Tons of rock have been brought in to obliterate planned and reinforced trails.Burial Caves have been sealed with concrete. Read the comments and more on this website here.. Read and download a PDF of the comments Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve Draft Management Plan as submitted on Noverber 19, 2010 to DLNR. by clicking on PDF Comments
  
• Testimony of Dr. George R. Harker regarding the actions by the National Marine Fisheries Service which is proposing to implement specific management actions and administer the associated research and enhancement program for Hawaiian monk seals in the Hawaiian Islands. Testimony
  
• A Wedge-tailed Shearwater Documentary that looks at the development of the bird from egg to fledgling in a series of shots in the burrow. A view not often seen by the usual park visitor. Wedge Tailed Shearwater Documentary.
• Documentary on Koki the Monk Seal born October 9, 2009. What makes this series unique is that Koki narrates the videos! (The premise is that Koki is channeling through Dr. Leisure.)  Koki the Documentary
• New page consolidates material on the Humpback Whale. Humpback Whale General Page.
• Rumors circulate that Koki the Monk Seal is dead. For more information click  Koki Monk Seal Dead?
• Page looking at the Wedge Tailed Shearwater (Puffinus pacificus) through the seasons with emphasis on the nesting, egg laying, and rearing of the chicks at Kamaole Beach Park III on Maui.Wedge Tailed Shearwater through the seasons.
• Developing story of Koki the Monk Seal born October 9, 2009 at Hanna. This is the more detailed account being developed as time and events allow. Koki Monk Seal, a work in progress.
• Information on the drowning of Jacob Pelta on January 12, 2010 at Makena State park. The date is one day short of the sixth anniversary of the death of Richard Young under similar circumstances.
• Contact information to voice comments and concerns on NOAA desire and pending effort to relocate Koki the monk seal born Oct 9, 2009 in Hana. Click here!
• Monk Seal born on Koki Beach just outside of Hana. Dr. Leisure follows his first seven weeks documented with video.
• Ocean Fish Farming in Hawaii some observations and suggestions.
• Hawksbill Turtle nesting impaired by lifeguard towers
• Latest on near drowning of June 26, 2009 Hit this link.
• Brief update on near drowning at Little Beach on June 26, 2009.  Swift and immediate action by regular beach users key to the prevention of another drowning at Makena State Park. Assistance of Life Guards noted and appreciated.
• The presence of Life Guards creates much more dangerous environment for Makena State Park beach users than existed before.
• The complete book signing presentation at Maui's Borders Book store for the SuperFerry Chronicles December 2008
• Brandon Michael witness the birth of a Humpback Whale at Makena Landing January 13, 2009. Birthing photo
• What appears to be a breeding pair of Monk Seals is seen in the park from July 8, 2008 onward  Two Monk Seals
• A  number of good reasons to remove the Feral cat colonies of Makena State Park. Feral cat munches Shearwater
• Death of Wedge Tailed Shearwater early June, may be one of the last of this colony taken out by feral cats of Makena. Wedge Tailed Shearwater
• Court date June 18, 2008 on beach access issue. For more details and an overview of the issue click here: Beach access court.
• Information on how to be involved in Turtle watching 2008 i.e. watching for nest laydown, monitoring nest etc. Click turtles 2008
• Update of a classic: An Insight into the Fallacies of Christian Fundamentalism by Gordon Gill (Revised September 2015)
• Maluaka, the green house built on sand! A look at Mr. Dowling's ten points on how to build a green house and how they apply to the Condos of Maluaka
• Information on Lucienne De Naie and Theresa Donham's new book: Project Ka'eo The Challenge to preserve Cultural Landscapes in Modern Makena A land famous with the Chiefs from the distant past. Click here for more information and how to obtain this book. Click here.
• A new posting of the remarks of Kahu David Kapaku and Nikki Stange regarding SaveHonolua and a good overview on how Hawaiian's think about the destruction of their home. Fifty minutes of a presentation made at a SaveMakena meeting January 14, 2008. I can not recommend this presentation enough. Click here to view the five segments.
• A look at the activity of a Monk Seal that hauled out January 25, 2008. Ever wonder what a seal does all day. Here is one answer click here.
• A collection of YouTube shots of Monk Seals at Makena State Park. Monk Seals Makena
• A look at the law regarding beach access in Hawaii. HRS 115.  Link beach access HRS115
•   Trail ride gives good overview. Check out the view of south Makena before it goes away along with the Monk Seal, Hawksbill turtle and the indigenous people of Hawaii.Link.
• Warning: Reading Hazard signs at Black Sand Beach may be harmfull to your health. Link  Approved signage placement creates danger trying to avoid.
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• On going compilation of Makena State Park visitation. An actual count is made each day at approximately 1:00. Check out the user study.
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• The art of Ron Reeder. Some paintings based on drawings done in 1969. With some observations by the artist. Check them out!
• Article from Maui news speaking about the invasive algae and their impact on local reefs. Forshadows the impact of Makena Resorts and the Black Sand Housing.
• Additional information on Black Sand closure and the damage from the housing development in the 1977 proposed Makena State park
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• Up to the minute beach safety report on Makena State Park. Although lifeguards funding has been available since July1, 2007 they will in all likelyhood never appear. For your own safety check this link and heed the advice. Broken necks are not something you want to take home from your vacation in paradise. Makena Beach Safety - Big Beach and Little Beach.
• Earthquake report and update on closing of Black Sand Beach
• Funding for lifeguards has been approved for Makena State Park effective July 1, 2007 see Lifeguards.
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• Engine replacement anniversary March 2007. One year ago Dr. Leisure successfully installed a remanufactured engine in his 1989 Ford Ranger. See the pictures and get further information at White Ranger Down  ( get it! remember Black Hawk Down.)
• A picture review of the evolution of Dr Leisure's ride from the days of low truck camper shell to the present. Could anyone imagine the evolution of the truck.
• An August 2006 editorial in the Maui News that really summarizes the lack of progress in the operation of Makena State Park.
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• Makena State Park wetland enhancement. Some do not agree that the effort constitutes enhancement but rather a settling basin for sewage effluent.
• An ongoing compilation of the known shore break injuries associated with Makena State Park beginning in January 2006.
• Luxury residences at Black Sands in the North West corner of 1977 proposed  Makena State Park significantly desecrate what should be a world class park.
• Update regarding Fire Dance of Sunday January 21, 2007 at least twenty were cited for not leaving the park soon enough.
• New read by Gordon Gill: Thirty Years of Campus Pulchritude (Eager Coeds and Playboy) a fun read.
• Citations issued to fire dancers at Little Beach. New interpretation of park rules on fires precludes any fire in the state park. Fire Citations December 2006
• Art print of Monk Seal available  Click on Monk Seal Art Print. New Oct 5, 2006
• Please don't feed the birds. Crapping up paradise at Little Beach. The birds of Little Beach
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• Junk cars at Makena a brief photo review.
• The cat colonies of Makena State Park the reason a game wildlife plan is not needed.
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• Some comments on the wetland restoration destroying Makena State Park.
• Hours changed to 5AM to 7:45PM reason is said to be public safety issue read about the true hazards of Makena State Park here.
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• The adventures of "Uni" the Axis deer with only one antler first sited May 26, 2006. Destined to be the official mascot of Dr. Leisure's Friends of Makena State Park.
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• Monk seal adjacent to Little Beach April 23, 2006. Some neat pictures of monk seal. Updated August 20, 2006 with pictures of July 19 and 23, must see.
• Dr Leisure's mobile studio Dr. Leisure's Mobile Studio
• Makena State Park, Thursday November 24, 2005, In Memoriam Murray Swedenborg
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• According to knowledgeable sources the historical Jesus Christ is Dr. Leisure's fifty seventh great grandfather. Details at this location: Jesus Christ
•  Some Call Me Oji (Others Call Me Crazy) in stock and available by priority mail. Order today. Special $20 includes shipping.
• Sierra Club and Dr. Leisure's Friends of Makena State Park gather much trash February 20, 2005. Pictures of the cleanup.
• Fourth Drowning at Makena State Parks on December 10, 2004 prompts urgent request for life guards at Big Beach. Letter to Governor Linda Lingle requesting reinstatement of funds for life guards at Makena State Park
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• Hawksbill Turtles emerge at Little Beach as well as Big Beach at Makena State Park 2004. Check out for more pictures and directions to great video.
• Dr. George R. Harker credentials as an expert witness are presented in this disclosure statement of an expert witness.


• Charlemagne to Dr. Leisure  Examines the direct link between the King of the Franks and Dr. George R. Harker. The blood line includes many Kings of England. Charlemagne was into nude bathing in hot springs as well.
• Musical by Michael Eric Stein All Good Things the Musical is based on the story of  The Remains to have world Premiere at New York International Fringe Festival in August. Details go to www.drleisure.com/MichaelEricStein.html
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• Dr. George R. Harker's classic Creation and Management Guide to public clothing optional beaches and parks available as eBook. Originally published by the American Sunbathing Association in 1990.  The document had a profound impact on nude beach management in North America. For more information click the title.
• Obituary of Richard McKeon Young  1960-2004. Richard died in the surf off of Little Beach on January 13, 2004. (Detailed account in preparation.)
• Carl J. Welland  ( February 27, 1946 -- December 12, 2003)   (Obituary.)
•  Some Call Me Oji (Others Call Me Crazy) written by Carl J. Welland and first published by DrLeisure.com in early 2003 this book has already become a classic for its treatment and insight into the Little Beach Scene on Maui. Recent printing now in stock, order today.
• Know Nudity - Information on Nude Beaches and Recreation
• Directory of Information on DLNR/DEA raid of Little Beach on March 13, 2004
• Pigging out at Little Beach a contemporary story of love and romance with an Hawaiian Demi God.
• Brothers reunited after 54 years. The true story of how two brothers were reunited in 2000  because of the publication of a book by Dr. Leisure by Raymond Yeatts regarding his world war two experiences.
• A Ceremony of Remembrance - Paul Penhallow
• September 11, 2001 Remembered at Little Beach
• Directory of information regarding hassle at Little Beach in 2002
• How to Photograph a Nude Wedding for National TV in Hawaii
• Is it Legal to be Nude on a Nude Beach in Hawaii?
• The Cost to the Big Island of Closing the Nude Beach at Kaloko-Honokohau
• Where's the Nude Beach?
• Photography and Computers at the Nude Beach
• Dr. Leisure's Top Ten Nude Beaches (clothing optional) for North America
• Top Ten International Nude Beaches
• Internet Guides and Book Guides to beaches in the USA and Canada
• Internet Guides and Book Guides to beaches in Europe and other overseas locations
• Links to an assortment of Internet sites dealing with nudist and naturist
• Six Great Hot Springs and Guides to Others
• Hawaii, Hawaii, Nude Beach to Avoid
• Latest Kaloko-Honokohau Beach
• Nude Cruise Schedule Maui
• Nude Beaches and Nude Recreation
• Nudity and Sex
• Community: The Nudist Resort
• Nude Weddings Maui
• Nude Resorts
• Getting Started Nude (suggestions)
• Getting Started Pagan

Dr. Leisure specializes in the publication of yet to be discovered authors. Listed below are some of the incredible books by incredible people published by Dr. Leisure. All books can be obtained direct from the publisher at substantial discounts. Check them out by clicking on the titles below:

• George R. Harker
• Kimble Mead

 

Books Published, Distributed or Recommended by Dr. Leisure

• TALES OF PUNT by Abdi Sheik Abdi
• WHY THE HYENA LAUGHS by Abdi Sheik Abdi
• SETH'S PASTURE by S. Alexander
• BROTHER LELAND'S EXPERIENCES-WWII by Leland Chapman
• RECREATIONAL NUDITY AND THE LAW edited by Gordon Gill
• AN INSIGHT INTO THE FALLACIES OF CHRISTIAN FUNDAMENTALISM by Gordon Gill (Revised June 2011)
• THIRTY YEARS OF CAMPUS PULCHRITUDE (Eager Coeds and Playboy) by Gordon Gill (new in 2007) a fun read.
• THE MOSTLY TRUE LIFE ADVENTURES OF DR. LEISURE VOL. II by George R. Harker
• HE WOULDN'T DRINK THE HEMLOCK by George R. Harker
• HAWAII EDITION - HE WOULDN'T DRINK THE HEMLOCK: THE FIRING OF DR. LEISURE by George R. Harker
• THE MAMMOTH INCIDENT by George R. Harker
• THE INTELLIGENT DECISION: HOW PEOPLE THINK by George R. Harker
• CONTINUOUS TRAUMA by Michael Eric Stein
• SOME CALL ME OJI (OTHERS CALL ME CRAZY) by Carl J. Welland
• BATTLEFIELD OF LIFE by Raymond A. Yeatts