Picture that Takes Me Back

Posted on August 5, 2008 by Damon

I like this AP photo that is circulating on Yahoo right now: Not because of the sea lion, but because of where the boat is from. Share this: Facebook Email Print Share StumbleUpon Reddit Digg Press This

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Department of Public Safety (Police?) Using Digital Aerial Photography

Posted on August 5, 2008 by Damon

Big Brother is watching us: The Kaua‘i County Council yesterday unanimously approved the release of more than $5 million in state funds to upgrade the county’s public safety systems for the next generation….. ….To meet the needs of tomorrow, Knutzen said, the county needs digital aerial photography; next generation CAD and RMS procurement, training and [...]

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The Man Who Discovered Tetris… Lives on the Big Island.

Posted on August 5, 2008 by Damon

File this under the you learn something new everyday: “….Henk Rogers, the video game pioneer who discovered Tetris and brought it to the West…. ….Rogers agreed to fund it because the theme of Blue Mars fit with his dream of an idealized planet. It also offered the chance to improve the technology culture of Hawaii. [...]

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$284 Million going to Hoku on CHINESE Solar Parts.

Posted on August 5, 2008 by Damon

Ummmm…. Do we really want to rely upon China to be supplying our States Solar Parts. According to the contract, up to approximately $284 million may be payable to Hoku during the ten-year period, subject to product deliveries and other conditions. Can you say recall? Share this: Facebook Email Print Share StumbleUpon Reddit Digg Press [...]

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Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Opens Business on Oahu

Posted on August 5, 2008 by Damon

Yesterday, marked the first day of Blue Hawaiian Helicopters service on Oahu. …The three new tours will cover Oahu’s must-see sights. “Waikiki by Starlight” (15 min.) is a romantic excursion to Waikiki and Diamond Head, glittering at night. “The Aloha Circle” (30 min.) offers the best of Honolulu, both harbors, Waikiki beach, the stunning beauty [...]

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Another Airplane in Route To Hawaii Makes Emergency Landing

Posted on August 5, 2008 by Damon

The other day I mentioned that a Delta Flight had to make an Emergency Landing. Well today it happened again with an American Airlines Plane heading to Hawaii. “Ian Gregor of the Federal Aviation Administration said American Flight 81 was bound for Honolulu but turned back to LAX after the pilot reported smoke in the [...]

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