Posted on January 21, 2009 by Damon
This is strange: Governor Linda Lingle today announced she has nominated Michael A. Dahilig to fill the remaining University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents at-large seat. His name will be submitted to the Hawai‘i State Senate for its advice and consent. I find this strange because he just submitted a resignation letter from his student [...]
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Posted on January 21, 2009 by Damon
I was just looking at the agenda of the upcoming Department of Water Supply Water Board Meeting that is coming up on January 27th and noticed the following: 5) PUNA: A. WATER CREDITS AGREEMENT, MAKUU HAWAII: Na Kupa‘a O Kuhio (NKK), a non-profit entity, is proposing to construct and provide water for the Department of [...]
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Posted on January 21, 2009 by Damon
Air Force Airman Ross K. Ebanez has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, core values, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, [...]
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Posted on January 21, 2009 by Damon
A Hele-On bus rider suffered fatal injuries today when he was struck by a pickup truck after exiting the bus. Police said Carlos Caraballo, 51, of Pahoa, got off the bus around 11:49 a.m. at the intersection of Route 130 and Shower Drive in the Puna District. The victim walked in front of the bus [...]
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Posted on January 21, 2009 by Damon
I think most parents know that we are liars when it comes to raising our kids. Santa Claus, Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy, etc. I found a new one for me today. I mentioned earlier how my son came down with tonsillitis. His pediatrician put him on a liquid pediasure diet and meds until the swelling [...]
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Posted on January 21, 2009 by Damon
Hisuperferry.blogspot.com mentions that an incident took place today on the superferry. It’s not for sure what happened just yet as far as I can tell. Could a whale have been hit? I just noticed this series of videos about the recent book signing of the Superferry Chronicles over on Maui. Part 1: Part 2: Part [...]
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Posted on January 21, 2009 by Damon
I just returned home from the hospital. Yesterday, the VOG was so bad that my son woke up coughing and wheezing. Today, he woke up and his throat was almost completely shut and I could see what looked like an infection in his throat. Thank god it’s only Tonsillitis and w/ some medication and rest [...]
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