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.
Poi. This Hawaiian national dish is made from taro root, a starchy tuber early Hawaiians brought with them from Polynesia. Poi is considered a traditional Hawaiian food because it was eaten before the cuisine was influenced by the Western world. Taro is boiled, peeled, and pounded into a paste (the white or pink flesh often turns purple when cooked). In our recipe, we've let the blender take care of pounding.