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World Wide Ed Pulpconnection Jerome’s ThoughtsI can only guess that this law is being brought forth because of the golf course incident where the guys stole the dog so that they could eat it. Senators Gabbard, Chun Oakland and Espero have introduced Senate Bill 232. The legislature finds that the consumption of companion animals is inhumane and an offense against [...]
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The other day I mentioned that the Pahoa Museum got a face lift on the exterior of the building. I didn’t know who the artist was at the time, otherwise I would have given them credit. Unfortunately, I have a crappy little camera and the picture that I showed did not really give justice to [...]
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Senator Ihara has introduced Senate Bill 126. Description: Prohibits sale of pocket knives. Defines pocket knife. I really doubt that this will fly through the legislature. I know too many hunters, fishermen, and people who use pocket knives as a simple tool. I’m amazed that it even passed the first reading… but then again, it [...]
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Media Release The Hawaii Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying a pair of males who were last seen in the Kalapana area in the early evening hours of January 13. At approximately 7:15 p.m., a 22-year-old woman was riding her moped southbound on Route 130 near the 17-mile marker when she was [...]
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Jupiter VENUS is lined up behind the moon and you can see the dark side of the moon. It’s pretty cool. Wish I had a decent camera now!
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I didn’t realize the numbers were this high: The ocean around the Big Island claimed 20 drowning victims last year, the highest toll since 1993… More here
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Figured I’d let you folks hear about if first HERE (must view till the end or else!) I’d like to say thanks to John Rabi for nominating me. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Others simply call this the “Suicide Bill”. Hawaii is calling it the “Death With Dignity” Bill or HB587. House Bill 587 passed the first reading on Tuesday and has been referred to the House Committee on Health. Measure Title: RELATING TO DEATH WITH DIGNITY. Report Title: Death With Dignity Description: Allows a terminally ill, competent [...]
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I can’t make this up… from the Advertiser: A federal grand jury today indicted a Hawai’i woman on one count of threatening to kill then-President George W. Bush. Teddy Bear Paradise, also known as Denise Oneal Serot and Denise Oneal, is accused of mailing a letter addressed to Bush at the White House on Nov. [...]
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Media Release The Office of Housing and Community Development is pleased to announce that it is currently accepting applications to its Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) Home Repair Loan Program. NAHASDA was established by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) and administered by the Office of Housing and Community Development to [...]
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Media Release The Office of Housing and Community Development is currently accepting applications to its Residential Emergency Repair Program (RERP). The RERP program was established in 1997 to make low-interest loans available to low-and moderate-income homeowners who are interested in repairing and improving their primary residence. The RERP loan can be used for roof repairs, [...]
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Kudos to Guavabee for blogging about the States new sulfur dioxide monitoring system. You can check out the current Sulfur Dioxide Levels in the Puna Area here and I’ll put a link under my official sites on the left. http://www.hiso2index.info/
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A 39-year-old Big Island murder suspect in the 2004 Pali Golf Course shootings who was represented by a court-appointed lawyer a year ago has mysteriously retained a prominent New York criminal defense attorney as his trial is set to begin tomorrow. Ethan “Malu” Motta of Hilo will be represented by Charles Carnesi, whose clients include [...]
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This Saturday will be probably the biggest fight in UFC history as Hilo’s own BJ Penn takes on Canada’s George St. Pierre. You know MMA is getting big when Sports Illustrated is covering it. They just came out with the following article: “Against St. Pierre, Penn eyes second belt, new chapter in history.” There are [...]
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The 2008 Hawaii County Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Committee Report to the Mayor has been released and can be viewed here. The next public meeting will be held on Monday, February 9th @10:00 AM. You can view the location of the meeting and agenda here.
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Disclosure: I’m half “Black” I’m thinking about this a little bit over. Why do they call black people colored? I myself have never in my life seen a “Black” person. I’ve seen dark-skinned people… but never “Black”. A common joke that’s been played out in many different ways is this: When I was born I [...]
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From KITV: The Honolulu City Council has passed a bill banning Oahu motorists from text-messaging on their cell phones and playing video games while driving. Mayor Mufi Hannemann hasn’t decided whether he’ll sign the bill. He’s concerned the measure will be difficult for police to enforce. Council member Charles Djou introduced the bill after a [...]
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The film is “loosely based” on the book by Leo Yoshida… Here’s the story: In 1999 a young Yoshida visits Honokaa and falls in love with the town. He meets Dr. Kinney who owns the Honoka’a People’s Theater and asks if he could train to become the projectionist. The doctor welcomed the idea. While working [...]
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