Former Council Candidate Wayne Joseph vs. Hawaii County Corporation Council Lincoln Ashida: Transcripts Released Regarding Hunter Bishops Blog Comment Section

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Damon

*Disclosure* I worked as the timer during the debate that is mentioned in these transcripts. There was quite a tiff going on between Former Council Candidate Wayne Joseph and Hawaii County Corporation Council Lincoln Ashida over a blog that Ashida commented on.  That particular blog posting I can’t seem to find anymore… even with the [...]

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Like I Said Earlier: Contra-Flow 0… Shoulder Lane 1

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Damon

I’m not sure what the big fuss is about with this latest announcement that Contra-Flows aren’t going to fly… at least right now.  It really shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone. Back in September, I blogged about the State quick-fix project to use the shoulder lane.   The State told us then that Contra-flowing was not [...]

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The Next American Idol

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Damon

My 4 year old wanted to sing a song for everyone so here it is:

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Burt Tsuchiya Named to Head County Data Systems Department

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Damon

Media Release Hawaii County Mayor Billy Kenoi has named Burt Tsuchiya the new director of the county Department of Data Systems effective January 26, 2009. The appointment fills one of the last vacant slots in the mayor’s cabinet. Kenoi was sworn in as mayor on December 1. Tsuchiya, 41, has been a county systems analyst [...]

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Mainland High School Kid Wrestles Under False Name at Iolani Classic

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Damon

…Crater High School’s Greg Haga, the architect of one of Oregon’s most successful prep wrestling programs, has been barred from coaching by the Oregon School Activities Association for the remainder of this school year and all of the next. At a holiday tournament in Hawaii, Haga allowed an academically ineligible athlete to compete under a [...]

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Tad Fujikawa’s Father Pleads Guilty for Meth Trafficking

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Damon

The father of local teen golf sensation Tadd Fujikawa pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree methamphetamine trafficking Tuesday… …In a plea agreement worked out with prosecutors, Fujikawa now faces between a year and 10 years in prison…. More here

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The Dangers of Eating Genetically Engineered Foods: State-Wide Talks

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Damon

An informative state-wide tour with best selling author and international speaker Jeffrey Smith, presenting on the Dangers of Eating Genetically Engineered (GMO) Foods. Jeffrey speaks on Kauai Feb 10-12, Molokai Feb 15, Hawai’i Island; Hilo Feb 17 & Kona Feb 21, and Oahu Feb 22-23. Sponsored by Hawaii SEED, who will share perspective on local [...]

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Barack Obama: A Mothers Promise

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Damon

This video was just released a few weeks ago by the National News Agency:

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Will Hawaii Based Algae Fuel Primarily Be Used for the Military?

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Damon

Knowing me… I’m probably reading into this completely wrong.  But it does seem a bit strange for us to be focusing so much on “alternative energy” only to just give it up to the military. Jet fuel and other fuels made from algae are being developed in San Diego. Some of the research is being [...]

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How Obama’s Economic Stimulus Plan Will Help Hawaii’s Construction Industry

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Damon

I found this interesting site that shows how Obama’s Economic Stimulus plan could help Hawaii’s Construction industry.  (Of course it’s a site run by the construction industry so it might be a bit slanted of a report) The economic impact of stimulus investment in Hawaii: An additional $1 billion in nonresidential construction spending would add [...]

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SCAM Alert: 866-925-2651 Kalanet.com

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Damon

The Hawaii County Police Department issued a media release warning of a text messaging scam that is going on and I received that text message 2/1/09 @ 10:19 in the morning (see bottom): “The Hawaii Police Department is warning the public about a possible scam involving text messages. A 59-year-old Hilo man reported that he [...]

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