Spring is upon us once again, and we all know what that means… blooming flowers, warm weather, and of course high school proms! That’s right. Students everywhere are getting excited/freaked out about who to ask, what to wear, and how to have the perfect night. We at Mahalo thought we could help… you know, for the kids!

This week, the How-To Team built wonderful pages about choosing the right prom dress, choosing the right shoes, learning how to dance, and asking a guy or a girl to the prom.

If you’re interested in what not to do for prom, the team put together a page on the Worst Prom Themes ever. Also, check out our Mahalo Daily segment on how (and how not) to flirt.

If you’re planning on ditching prom to stay home and play video games, Mahalo can help with that too! Our Video Game Team explored the new Halo 3 Legendary Map Pack and Iron Man Demo on Xbox Live, and also put together a walkthrough for the Wii version of Okami.

If you’d like to live vicariously through other people’s romantic exploits, check out the TV Team’s coverage of Rock of Love 2, which ended on Sunday with Ambre Lake being pronounced the winner. Tune in this upcoming Sunday to watch Daisy and Heather duke it out during the Rock of Love 2 reunion special.

And finally, if you’ve been so busy getting ready for prom that you’ve lost track of everything else going on in the world… the News Team has your back. They covered the Democratic Debate on April 16, the cougar that ran loose in Chicago, and the Pope’s visit to the US.

Until next week,

Mahalo and Enjoy!

This week at Mahalo,

We put together a list of all the most memorable Celebrity Arrests… find out which stars got nabbed!

The News Team followed the protests that broke out in San Francisco over the 2008 Beijing Olympics. They also covered the cancellation of 1,000 flights by American Airlines, as well as the questioning of General David Petraeus by presidential candidate Barack Obama.

The TV Team received a pleasant surprise while watching Idol Gives Back, when Brad Pitt made an unexpected guest appearance. They also covered the finale of Here Come the Newlyweds on Sunday, and liveblogged South Park on Wednesday.

The Technology Team built pages for Flickr Video and the new robot that acts as a remote control: ApriPoko.

The Video Games Team downloaded the Call of Duty 4 Variety Map Pack, compiled a list of all the special moves in Arcana Heart, and made an Ikaruga XBox 360 Walkthrough.

And finally, the How To Team taught us all about making ice cream, saving a marriage, selling a house, getting rid of acne, and opening beer with another beer.

Until next week,

Mahalo, and Enjoy!

Under ideal circumstances, finding a new place to call home can be a fun experience. Unfortunately, circumstances are rarely ideal. If you’re in a new city, shopping in a competitive market, or are under a deadline, apartment hunting can make for a stressful few weeks. Fortunately, there are a few online tools that can help make the experience a lot less difficult:

Craigslist: Craigslist is an apartment hunter’s best friend. Not only does it let you sort local listings by price, amenities and neighborhoods, you can set up an RSS feed to come straight to your cell phone with an assist from sites like Bloglines.
Prizm: Moving to a new city, but have zero idea about neighborhoods? Use a demographic look-up system like Prizm from Claritas to figure out if there are any like-minded types in your potential new hood. All you need is a zip code, and you can find out whether you’re headed for a retirement village, an artist-filled den of iniquity or something in between.
MSN Real Estate’s Apartment Hunting Guide: Before making the rental unit rounds, print out an apartment hunting checklist. This way you won’t forget to ask about the noisy neighbors, water pressure or grace period after the monthly rental due date.

Want more info on making your apartment hunt a breeze? Check out Mahalo’s guide to finding an apartment of your very own.

Getting a car is a huge investment: monthly payments, interest, insurance, and maintenance can really add up. You may be considering leasing as a way to get the nicest car for the least amount of money. But don’t just assume leasing can save you big bucks. Remember, you won’t own a car after handing over all those monthly payments? And leasing means you may face restrictions on how many miles you can drive (so no cross-country road trips).

To decide if leasing is right for you, visit Mahalo’s guide to how to lease a car.

Want a raise? Then it’s time to compile your awesome file. As corny as it may sound, you need to make a case for yourself if you’re angling for a raise, and that case had better amount to more than a red-faced ultimatum based on what you “feel” you deserve. Before going into a salary negotiation, put together the following:

A Salary Comparison: Use sites like Salary.com and PayScale to figure out how your salary compares to other professionals with similar jobs in your region.
The Awesome File: It’s nobody’s job but your own to document your workplace successes. Write down how you’ve met and exceeded your employer’s expectations. Assign quantifiable numbers to those achievements as often as you can. And, don’t forget to dig up all the emails and reviews you’ve received praising your performance on the job.
A Game Plan: Know what it is you’re asking for. Do you want a 10% raise, an extra week of vacation, tuition reimbursement or a four-day work week? Are you willing to expand your workplace responsibilities to justify a substantial raise? You may have to give a little to get a little.

Need more advice on how to get paid what you’re worth? Check out Mahalo’s Guide to Asking for (and Getting) a Raise.

This week at Mahalo….

The Mahalo Daily got a sneek peek at Martin Scorsese’s new documentary about the Rolling Stones, Shine A Light. To hear what the critics have been saying about the film, check out our page devoted to Shine a Light Reviews.

The History Team put together a list of the Greatest Unsolved Mysteries!

The News Team covered a breaking story about the world’s first pregnant man, Thomas Beatie. They investigated the 2003 Pentagon Torture Memo written by former Justice Department lawyer, John Yoo. And they also learned that Pirates still exist, and have attacked a French luxury yacht in the Gulf of Aden. Captain Jack Sparrow could not be reached for comment.

The Video Game Team compiled a list of songs that will be included in Guitar Hero Aerosmith. They also built pages about the Make Something Unreal mod contest and the Preorder Codes for Warhammer Online.

The TV Team covered the Season 4 Premiere of Hell’s Kitchen and the Season 4 Premiere of Battlestar Galactica. They also live blogged the South Park episode, Canada on Strike, in which Butters creates an internet meem.

Speaking of internet meems, the Zeitgeist Team built pages for the Painting Elephant, Drunk Jeff Goldblum, and the Best April Fools Pranks. They also discovered a new Dark Knight viral site, the Clown Travel Agency, which sent participants on a scavenger hunt for The Joker.

And finally, the How To Team built great resources for Getting a Green Card, Growing Herbs, Saving Money on Groceries, Dealing with Picky Eaters and Renting a Car if You’re Under 25.

Until next week,

Mahalo and Enjoy!