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Kona (kō`nə), district, along the western coast of the island of Hawaii. It is Hawaii's coffee belt and the only coffee-producing area in the United States. The Kona coast, with fine deep-sea fishing offshore, is a favorite tourist spot. On Kealakelua Bay stands a monument to English explorer Capt. James Cook, killed there by natives in 1779. Kailua Bay to the north was the landing site in 1820 of the first U.S. missionaries to Hawaii. KonaThe code name for eSuite from Lotus (part of IBM since 1995). See eSuite. kona [′kō·nə] (meteorology) A stormy, rain-bringing wind from the southwest or south-southwest in Hawaii; it blows about five times a year on the southwest slopes, which are in the lee of the prevailing northeast trade winds. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii -- Sun-washed days and gentle breezes. Each October, the Hawaii Ironman in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, serves as the international championship distance triathalon race, and athletes must qualify to attend. KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii -- Cyanotech Corporation (NASDAQ: CYAN) announces the following Webcast: |
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