Hōkūle’a: Launch to Palmyra Atoll… The Video

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Damon

Hōkūle’a crew share their aloha with friends and family before departing on their 1,000 mile sail to Palmyra Atoll. This voyage is the first deep-ocean training for the Hōkūle’a Wolrdwide Voyage in which the traditional Hawaiian canoe will circumnavigate the Earth. The crew carry with them the idea that we are all crew members on [...]

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Ethics Violation Will Not Be Filed By Me Against Noelani Whittington of The Department of Public Works

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Damon

My blog has never been a blog about trying to get people in trouble, or trying to get people pissed off at me. My blog has always been my own casual observations on things and at times, I blog about things I see in the newspapers or local websites. Why Noelani Whittington singled out my [...]

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73 Year Old Grandma Nan Speaks Today on Solar Power (Video)

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Damon

I just noticed that 73 Year Old Grandma Nan from Puna has posted another youtube clip today… I must say I like her sweatshirt. Grandma Nan says that solar power gives her the power without the electric bill.

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County Solicits Funding Proposals

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Damon

Media Release The County of Hawai’i’s Department of Research and Development is currently soliciting proposals for funding in fiscal year 2009-2010.  Funds will be made available to non-profit organizations and to research and educational institutions to support projects that improve the quality of life for the people of Hawai’i County through responsible and sustainable economic, [...]

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Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Damon

I’ll support this type of PSA on my blog, because I myself, got the opportunity first hand to see the value of the Boy’s and Girls Club while I was growing up:

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New Installment of Hawaiian Idol VI: Miguel Meza “Bust’s a Move”

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Damon

Here is the latest installment of Hawaiian Idol IV: Hawaiian Idol Contestant for Miguel Meza Bust A Move at the Parrot Lounge Kona Bowl 2009 Karaoke Conestants:

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Hilo Student March for Clean Elections Covered by Big Island Bloggers

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Damon

I wasn’t able to make it, but three Big Island bloggers did that I know of. Big Island Video News has the following excellent video on the event. “….Noelie Rodriguez, sociology professor at Hilo Community College, and members of Voter Owned Hawaii led about 50 students to the steps of the state building, where they [...]

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Former Honolulu Advertiser Writer on State Civil Defense Commander Maj. Gen. Lee “A Pompous Military Ass”

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Damon

If you get a chance to view former Honolulu Adverister Writer Hugh Clark’s latest “Hugh-isms” on the Big Island Chronicle you might get a kick out of his final comment: P.S. As I have commented in the past, I consider the STATE civil defense broken as well, especially under Maj. Gen. Lee a pompous military [...]

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I’m Cheap… I Want This Lantern

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Damon

Big Island On The Cheap is offering up this nice Hand Crafted Lantern from High Fire Hawaii today as part of their opening week giveaways: I guess I have to link the post get a second chance at winning… although this will probabaly decrease my chance of winning… I guess I need to play by [...]

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*Update* PAU… I’ll Be On the Air at 10:45: ESPN Talk Radio to Discuss Bloggers Being Blackballed by the Department of Public Works Today

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Damon

*update 10:30 am* I’ll be on the air at 10:45 Radio Coverage today at 10:00 am on the Blackballing of Bloggers incident: I just received the following Tweet from Josh Pacheco of ESPN 1420 AM Radio: @damontucker It’s going to be on the radio sometime between 10 am – Noon. AM 850 Hilo. Am 790 [...]

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