I’m a WINNER in Wiki Wiki Mart’s Twitter Tweepstakes

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Damon

I mentioned on August 5th that I was going to do everything in my power to win Wiki Wiki Mart/SureSave Market’s Twitter Tweepstakes contest. I’ve just been informed by @wikiwikimart that I won the grand prize of two round trip tickets to a neighbor island by entering their twitter tweepstakes contest! MAHALO Wiki Wiki Mart [...]

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Alien vs. Predator on the Big Island?

Posted on August 30, 2009 by Damon

No… it’s not what you are thinking.  It is looking like the Big Island may be used as a filming location for parts of the filming of Predator 4. Tim Ryan is reporting over at his blog Reel Hawaii: Scouts for 20th Century Fox’s $40-million creature feature are back on the Big Island for their [...]

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The Best Preschool on the Big Island Has Openings

Posted on August 30, 2009 by Damon

The Montessori Country School in Pahoa still has room for more friends!  The school offers quality childcare and education to children ages 2 through 6 years.  Their Toddler, Preschool and Kindergarten Programs have been serving Puna’s youngest children for the past 25 years. Limited spaces are available NOW and enrollment is open throughout the school year. MCS welcomes Childcare [...]

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Cruz Ohana Rocks Pahoa Village Cafe… Tonight Prime Rib Dinner With the Ohana

Posted on August 30, 2009 by Damon

Last night at the Pahoa Village Cafe, the Cruz ohana rocked the house to a full house. Tonight at 6 Pm, the Cruz family invites folks to a Prime Rib All You Can Eat Luncheon and concert at the Pahoa Village Cafe. The place was truly rocking last night and the Cruz ohana put on [...]

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The Wedding, the Man and a Change in Plans

Posted on August 30, 2009 by Damon

Last night at the Pahoa Village Cafe, I had the opportunity to finally meet the groom, and all I can say… Is “Everyone Loves Ray”. As I mentioned before, 5th District Councilwoman Emily Naeole is getting married in a few months.  I previously stated that she was going to be getting married on October 17th, [...]

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Brian Viloria Retains Title

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Damon

Brian Viloria defended his title tonight at the Blaisdell defeating Jesus Aribe by decision. Here are Viloria’s tweets leading up to the fight: Getting ready for battle. I feel like a caged up beast right now! Let me out…NOW! about 4 hours ago from twidroid The most dangerous man is one with his soul on [...]

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Coming Soon to Pahoa: Bindi Indian & Mediterranean Organic Food

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Damon

I mentioned about a week ago that Pahoa was getting a Giovanni Shrimp restaurant modeled after the North Shore Shrimp trucks on Oahu. Well I just noticed that Pahoa is getting another restaurant or food store as well. It’s located right in the heart of Pahoa town. No one was around to ask any questions, [...]

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The Pahoa Gym… It’s No “Gold’s Gym”

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Damon

Well I will file this one under the learn something new everyday category. I made it into the Pahoa Village Cafe today to talk to Jose the manager about some upcoming stuff that was happening, like tonights Cruz Family Party that will be happening. Anyrate, as I was leaving, I noticed the following sign on [...]

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Wanted: Big Island Locals for Grassroots’ “Adopt a Visitor” Program

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Damon

Big Island resident Tim Sullivan has been quite successful in bridging the gap between many Japanese visitors that come to Hawaii and local community groups and projects that have happened on the Big Island. A while back, he and I exchanged some dialog about tourism here on the Big Island and a way to possibly [...]

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Councilwoman Naeole Wedding Date Set

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Damon

Councilwoman Naeole will be getting married on Saturday, October 17th. From what I have heard, the public will be invited to her wedding at Pohoiki beach in Puna, Hawaii. I do know the name of gentleman she is marrying, but I’m holding off on releasing the name until I get the correct spelling for everyone. [...]

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Midsummer Nights Dream Fashion Show at Miss M on the Big Island

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Damon

If you missed it, here is your chance to see the Midsummer Nights Fashion Show at Miss M! It was a fabulous night, with enticing Sweet Nectars, Love potions and exclusive showings by: Kristen Robinson, Jessica Ferber, Wendy Glez and Audrey Acosta Designs.

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Ninja Melk

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Damon

Here is the full copy of Ninja Melk, the youtube video recently made by former Hilo resident Ryan Higa Aka Nigahiga.

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Austal Builder Bob Browning’s Admission on Superferry Bankruptcy “…it did position us for a much more lucrative contract with the Navy.”

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Damon

Interview from Finance Magazine 8/28/09: Clive Tompkins: Hello Clive Tompkins reporting for the Finance News Network. Joining me for the first time from ship-builder Austal Ltd (ASX:ASB), is CEO Bob Browning. Bob welcome to FNN. You’ve just released your full year results to June 30 with net profit down 82 per cent to $9.2 million [...]

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MAYORS JOIN SPECIAL CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE HAWAII TOURISM

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Damon

From the Mayor’s Office: Hawaii’s four county mayors will join state and county tourism officials next week for a special marketing campaign in Los Angeles to promote Hawaii as a wonderful visitor destination. The special promotional campaign is entitled “Hawaii: A Thousand Reasons to Smile,” and was organized by the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau, [...]

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RIP Brett Allsop

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Damon

I’m very saddened to hear that one of my friends from High School died in a car accident last week: The Bellingham Herald, August 19, 2009: Well-known Bellingham businessman Brett Allsop was killed after his car ran off Northshore Road, rolled over and struck a tree Tuesday night, Aug. 18. Allsop, 38, was the chairman [...]

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Clips From the Hawaii Council on Revenues Meeting Today

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Damon

The Hawaii Council on Revenues met on August 27, 2009 to forecast revenue projections for the fiscal year 2010 to be some additional $98 million less adding to the sum of $786 to be a shortfall of $884 million. Here are some clips from today’s meeting:

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Creditors to Vote on Hawaiian Telcom Plan

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Damon

The Associated Press A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge has approved the disclosure statement for Hawaiian Telcom’s reorganization plan. Thursday’s decision by Judge Lloyd King means creditors of the largest telephone company in Hawaii will get to vote on the $460 million plan beginning next week. The judge also scheduled a confirmation hearing for Oct. 7. [...]

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Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau Looking at Online Media and Bloggers to Bolster Travel to Hawaii… “Hawaii: A Thousand Reasons to Smile”

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Damon

Hawaii’s largest source market for visitors – Los Angeles – is going to hear a lot about Hawaii’s multitude of charms in an intensive campaign blitz throughout September led by the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) and launched with the help of Hawaii’s four island mayors… …Underlining its strongest-ever presence in this vital market, [...]

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Breakthrough to a New You

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Damon

Spend half a day with 3 of Hawaii’s most inspiring speakers in an intimate setting. Do more than listen, participate in the discussion and leave with a game plan and new ideas for your life…. steve snyder michael benner larry czerwonka Saturday September 5th 9am – 1 pm Hilo Woman’s Club 7 Lele Street, Hilo, [...]

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Bug Plan Squashed on Big Island

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Damon

Editorial by Syd Singer, Director, Good Shepherd Foundation, Pahoa, Hawaii: Hawaii’s first resolution to ban biocontrol was approved 6-3 by the Hawaii County Council on August 19th. The ban is on any use of biocontrol targeting relatives of the o’hia tree, the primary tree of our native forests, which includes the strawberry guava, paperbark trees, [...]

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