Posted on September 12, 2008 by Damon
I’ve replied to a bunch of comments that have been made on my blog. I appreciate all the comments and often times approve them without commenting specifically on them. I just went back and replied to a bunch of comments. If you made a comment on my blog… you might want to check back to [...]
Filed under: Blogs | Tagged: Blogs | Leave a Comment »
Posted on September 12, 2008 by Damon
Signal found! It is possible to harvest energy from the sun at one location and then send it via microwave signals to another site. This has some real potential! Ouch! “If all our power was channeled through a single system in space… who would control it? The energy supply for the entire planet could lie [...]
Filed under: Big Island, Environment, Something New?, Sustainable Living, Technology | Tagged: Big Island, Environment, Something New?, Sustainable Living, Technology | Leave a Comment »
Posted on September 12, 2008 by Damon
It’s going on over at Maui’s Haleakala to Hawaii’s Big Island. It is using a focused Microwave beam. Transmitters must be all aligned… all 8 must be aligned and is a painstaking process. Using Helicopter to measure size and intensity of beam. … “at stake is the chance to strike at the heart of global [...]
Filed under: Big Island, Environment, Sustainable Living, Technology | Tagged: Big Island, Environment, Sustainable Living, Technology | Leave a Comment »
Posted on September 12, 2008 by Damon
It sounds like they are talking about Microwaves instead of Radio Waves…. which I can see better as it’s a point to point system and Television signals are already sent this way.
Filed under: Big Island, Environment, Sustainable Living, Technology | Tagged: Big Island, Environment, Sustainable Living, Technology | 1 Comment »
Posted on September 12, 2008 by Damon
I’m sure everyone has heard of the Walgreens offer to buy out Longs/CVS today. We all know that there is a Longs PHARMACY in Keaau, as well as an upcoming Longs/CVS/Walgreen in Ulupono Town Center in Keaau. However, this report is saying “Longs” is planning on opening a store in Pahoa: …Longs has 39 stores [...]
Filed under: Health, Pahoa, Something New? | Tagged: Health, Pahoa, Something New? | Leave a Comment »
Posted on September 12, 2008 by Damon
I mentioned earlier today about the NASA Experiment. Well it’s going to be featured tonight on the Discovery Channel Project Earth tonight at 7:00 PM Hawaii time. …Former NASA executive and physicist John Mankins captured solar energy from a mountain top in Maui and beamed it 92 miles to the main island of Hawaii. Tonight [...]
Filed under: Big Island, Environment, Something New?, Sustainable Living, Technology | Tagged: Big Island, Environment, Something New?, Sustainable Living, Technology | 1 Comment »
Posted on September 12, 2008 by Damon
I recently blogged about a Priceline deal that seemed pretty good. Now I’ve found another bargain. United Airlines is offering a special Hawaii Discount program for a limited time only. Here’s the catch: Fares must be purchased at least 7 days in advance Complete travel by October 27, 2008 Travel is valid on all days [...]
Filed under: Tourism | Tagged: Tourism | Leave a Comment »
Posted on September 12, 2008 by Damon
From KITV …A man hit the victim in the restroom and ran off on Haili Street then south on Kamehameha Avenue, police said. Paramedics treated the victim and took him to Hilo Medical Center. Teams later took him by air ambulance to Queen’s Medical Center on Oahu, where he was listed in critical condition…
Filed under: Hilo | Tagged: Hilo | Leave a Comment »
Posted on September 12, 2008 by Damon
I see some serious potential in this: A former NASA scientist has used radio waves to transmit solar power a distance of 92 miles (148 km) between two Hawaiian islands, an achievement that he says proves the technology exists to beam solar power from satellites back to Earth…. More Here
Filed under: Environment, Something New?, Sustainable Living, Technology | Tagged: Environment, Something New?, Sustainable Living, Technology | Leave a Comment »
Posted on September 12, 2008 by Damon
You know he wasn’t expecting this:
Filed under: KO's, MMA | Tagged: KO's, MMA | Leave a Comment »
Posted on September 12, 2008 by Damon
I just read on Andrew Coopers blog, that Heavy Maintenance is being done up at the Keck Observatory a top Mauna Kea and that.. …The observatory is having to expend additional time and money replacing older systems and equipment. At the same time there is the opportunity to upgrade equipment with modern technology for improved [...]
Filed under: Blogs, Technology, TMT | Tagged: Blogs, Technology, TMT | Leave a Comment »
Posted on September 12, 2008 by Damon
Kanye West was arrested, however, he posted bail and is now in Hawaii: You can see the incident here: His official blog can be seen here. His first post in Hawaii: We back in the lab!!! I’m cool with the paparazzi. This guy wasn’t cool. I gotta work now… I’ll rant later!
Filed under: Blogs | Tagged: Blogs | Leave a Comment »
Posted on September 12, 2008 by Damon
Friday, September 12, 2008 Meet and Talk with Angel East Hawaii Cultural Center Cafe. 141 Kalakaua St., Hilo 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Light Refreshments Music by Kurt de la Cruz Contact Frank 217-2215 fcommend@yahoo.com Or Jennifer Ho 933-2650
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tagged: Uncategorized | Leave a Comment »
Posted on September 12, 2008 by Damon
The other day I posed the question… Shark Attacks on the Rise? Today’s Advertiser reports: There’s no clear reason for increased sightings and attack, experts say. So I guess I’ll start a little poll:
Filed under: Environment, Tourism | Tagged: Environment, Tourism | Leave a Comment »
Posted on September 12, 2008 by Damon
Last week I mentioned that 30 Orphans from Cambodia would be spending some time here in Hawaii. The Advertiser today has more on this story. The Orphans Perform at Central Union Church There will be this Fundraiser for them tomorrow night: The Cambodian teenagers from Future Light Orphanage of Worldmate will perform traditional music and [...]
Filed under: Hawaii, Kids, Newspapers | Tagged: Hawaii, Kids, Newspapers | Leave a Comment »
Posted on September 12, 2008 by Damon
Delta Air Lines Inc. is restoring several flights to Hawaii from the mainland it had canceled earlier this year, Hawaii tourism officials said Friday…. More Here
Filed under: Tourism, Transportation | Tagged: Tourism, Transportation | Leave a Comment »
Posted on September 12, 2008 by Damon
Detectives from the Hawaii Police Department are investigating an assault that reportedly occurred early Thursday morning at a bar in downtown Hilo… More Here
Filed under: Hilo | Tagged: Hilo | Leave a Comment »
Posted on September 12, 2008 by Damon
September 12 is a historic day: 1873 – The first practical typewriter was sold to customers. We think that in order to celebrate this momentous occasion, we should all hunt and peck on our word processors today … since all typewriters in this, the Electronic Age, are pretty much impractical. 1954 – “Lassie” was seen [...]
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tagged: Uncategorized | 3 Comments »