TUESDAY The Voice of Hawai‘i January 14, 2003 Inside Man O Weather | Surf 2 Manilow! Features 3,6 Features Opinions 4,5,8 page 6 Comics | Crossword 10 Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Sports 11,12 VOL. XCVII ISSUE 77 THE UNIVERSITY of HAWAI‘I AT MA¯ NOA www.kaleo.org Cinema’s paradise promised this particular area (digital filmmak- Hawai‘i is harvesting its potential to become the ing) to function in,” Cannon said. “It removes all the problems with film leading anchor for the digital entertainment industry processing labs and allows the oppor- tunity for computer-driven work to a By Matthew Lum try is going,” Lee said. “(What’s) so the heart of Silicon Valley ... so must great extent.” Ka Leo Staff Writer exciting is the opportunity for digital the University of Hawai‘i anchor the The joint committee, which is technology and digital filmmaking and digital entertainment industry for our State film commissioners and interactive gaming to lead the way to a state,” Lee said. setting the agenda for this year’s leg- the co-directors of the University of diversification of our economy.” “I am not interested in simply islative session, extended the briefing Hawai‘i film school outlined to state Lee and fellow film school direc- being an incubator for the mainland. beyond the two hours scheduled, to lawmakers yesterday how they’re going tor Glenn Cannon told the committee “The goal is generating a talented accommodate a packed room of speak- to turn Honolulu into Hollywood. that advancements in technology have and trained work force that will attract ers. UH Cinematic and Digital Arts made digital filmmaking an industry software generating companies and Both Cannon and Lee agreed School co-director Chris Lee told a Hawai‘i is poised to take the lead in. interactive programming producers to that keeping the school’s graduates joint Senate Committee on Economic Lee produced locally-based “Final our island state.” in Hawai‘i would be easier with an Development and Science, Arts and Fantasy,” a Square Pictures film that Cannon, a tenured professor in expansion of the state’s Diamond Head Technology that he envisions building provided some of the proprietary tech- the UH Theatre and Dance department, film studio. And Hawai‘i Film Office a $300 million industry in Hawai‘i. nology and creative manpower used told the committee that he receives five ANDREw sHIMABUKU • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i “What I hope to bring to the for the box-office hit film “Lord of the or six inquiries per day from students Director Donne Dawson agreed, say- table is my experience in Hollywood Rings.” around the world about the school. ing the studio should be a priority this DAWSON: Diamond Head studio and also a sense of where the indus- “Just as Stanford (University) is “We are absolutely committed to legislative season. should be a priority Lugging luggage not More women look the only travel hassle to home as ideal, By Alice Kim natural birthplace Ka Leo Staff Writer If you traveled this winter By Heather Danforth licensed naturopathic physician, who break, chances are you took a plane The Daily Universe also oversees births at home. “If you and you’re familiar with the new (Brigham Young U.) look at the numbers, the studies are regulations (and hassles) instituted at out there. There have been studies America’s airports since the Sept. 11 (U-WIRE) PROVO, Utah — Kristi done that look at safety — specifi- terrorist attacks. Young, a woman who makes her liv- cally death — statistically, and home But knowing the regulations ing helping other women take control birth is for first-time moms just as before you get on the plane can of their pregnancies, explains to her safe as being in the hospital, and for make traveling by air smoother, say clients that Utah women can choose repeat moms, safer than being in the officials. to give birth at home with a midwife, hospital.” The most recent change to be in a hospital or birth center with a Some doctors and nurses, on implemented at America’s airports Certified Nurse Midwife, or with the other hand, say that although the went into effect on Dec. 31: All an OB-GYN in a hospital delivery majority of births are successful in checked bags are screened for explo- room. any environment, emergencies can be sives, under an order from Congress. “A lot of research has shown unexpected and there may be only a If a bag sets off an alarm or raises that the more involved the woman is few minutes in which to save the life other security concerns, the bag will in the decision-making process (of of the mother and baby. In these cir- be searched. her child’s birth), the more positive cumstances, a birth at home, without According to the Transportation the experience is for her,” Young the immediate support of a medical Security Administration, travel- said. staff, could lead to a death. ers should not lock their backs, as Doctors and midwives disagree “Things can go bad really fast,” inspectors will open the lock if the about how safe these various options said Thatcher Cardon, a family prac- bag has to be searched. Cable ties are for both mother and baby, but the tice doctor. “Often there’s not time and zip ties, which can be purchased one thing they agree on is that women to get to a hospital when you realize at a hardware store, are recommend- and their families should educate something’s wrong. That’s where the ed as an alternative. themselves about the birth process problem lies.” Other tips from the administra- before making a decision about where Cardon said he believes women tion include: and how to give birth. who choose to have a baby at home “I think that women really need without the support of a hospital staff are taking a risk because, even though Try not to over pack bags and to be well-informed,” said Callie LISA HUYNH • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i suitcases, as the content may fall Wevb, a Certified Nurse Midwife most pregnancies would be success- ful, the few that have complications out if the inspectors have to search A Transportation Security Administration employee searches check-in with a master’s degree in nursing. would not make the risks worth it. through them. baggage at Los Angeles International Airport. “They really need to research out the advantages and disadvantages in both “What I tell women is decide Scissors, knives, and other sharp environments (at home or in a hospi- beforehand how you would feel if objects should be packed in the tal). They need to be very careful in your baby died at home, or if you checked bags. Remember that only ticketed pas- Film should not be packed in the sengers will be allowed beyond the checked bags, since the screening picking their provider to make sure did,” Cardon said. “Talk to your hus- Carry a government-issued ID band and see if you can live with that. security checkpoints. If the ticketed process will damage it. And books they have the skill they need in any (federal, state, or local) that will be I think the answer has to be no, but passenger needs assistance to get and documents should be spread situation.” asked for at check-in and also at The decision of where and how people just ignore it.” to the gate, such as a child travel- out, not stacked on top of each security checkpoints. Airlines will to have a baby can be an emotional Merianne Evans, a registered ing alone, or a person with special not let travelers fly without showing other. The denseness of the stacked one for people on both sides of the nurse at the Provo OB-GYN clinic, an ID. needs, arrangements can be made objects may set off the alarm. at-home versus in-hospital debate. said that she would not choose to Avoid wearing metal objects. with the airlines. Midwives say that most births have a baby at home because of the Before passing through the metal Each traveler is limited to one For more information about are as safe, if not safer, at home. risks involved in an emergency situa- detectors, remove all metal objects carry-on bag and one personal bag traveling safely and quickly, go to “For the most part, the safe- tion. they are wearing. 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