The Perdriolle torsion meter also measures vertebral rotation on an x-ray. But where the Cobb angle fails to address the axial plane, this method picks up the slack. The torsion meter measures the vertebral pedicle shadow offset against the edges of the drum-like vertebral bodies.
The Hula. Articles and information about the hula, a form of traditional Hawaii dancein which dancers tell a story with hand and body movements. Hawaiian Crafts. Information about traditional Hawaiian arts and crafts, including tapa cloth, featherwork, flower leis, Hawaiian quilts, lauhala frond weaving, and palm frond weaving. Hawaiian Music.
Traditional Hawaii Bowls (umeke laau). Any discussion of what is traditional is likely to evoke some difference in opinion, regardless of the culture that it originates in The Hawaiian culture has deep roots in bowl making and much of we know of the methods used to make them is still surrounded by a bit of mystery.