Remind Me Never to Rent a Place to @AlohaArleen

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Damon

Well I guess the continuing saga that I blogged about here about @AlohaArleen continues. I broke the story wide open here: Where’s the Aloha… Arleen Pt. I I then followed this up with a Big Island Resident that was scammed by @AlohaArleen here:  Where’s the Aloha… Arleen Pt. II The complaints seem to be coming [...]

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Thirty Meter Telescope Project Now on Twitter

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Damon

I just noticed that the Thirty Meter Telescope project has signed up on to twitter. You can follow @TMTHawaii at their twitter site. I think it’s great that these folks realize the value of important tools like this.

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Living Dangerously… Beach Erosion or Global Warming?

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Damon

I just noticed this youtube clip that was posted by youtube user puuikibeach, however he doesn’t identify the beach other then what he says below: Seasonal beach erosion, Waialua, Oahu, Hawaii. 13 September 2009. I sure wouldn’t ever purchase that house that is at the end of the video that’s for sure.  I would say [...]

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Terminal Circus Coming to Town for Peace Day Parade and Festival

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Damon

Media Release: The peaceful plantation town of Honokaa on Hawaii’s Big Island will join a global internet broadcast celebrating the United Nations International Day of Peace on Sunday, September 20, 2009 during its 3rd Annual Parade & Festival.  Stepping off at noon from Honokaa High School, the Parade is a “moving stage” of music, floats [...]

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Hokulia Furloughing 80 of 100 Employees

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Damon

Yesterday, The Kona Blog reported that MGBD LLC has initiated a mandatory employee furlough program at Hokulia effective immediately. I just ran across a tweet from Ross Wilson of Current-Events that stated the following: I’m sad to hear that Hokulia is furloughing 80 out of its 100 employees and it’s not a good sign for [...]

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