Posted on January 14, 2010 by Damon
Ever since I started my blog, I’ve been on this big “Social Media” thing. Lot’s of folks here on the Big Island really don’t get. Many folks on Oahu get it. But it has really taken off on the mainland. I started my blog over a year ago and at the time I thought no [...]
Filed under: Announcements, Big Island, Blogs, Community, Economy, Entertainment, Environment, Hawaii, National Affairs, Newspapers, Something New?, Technology, Tourism, Unexplained Phenomenon | Tagged: Facebook and Twitter in Hawaii, Social Media in Hawaii, Social Media More Popular then Pornograpy, The Social Media Revolution | Leave a Comment »
Posted on January 14, 2010 by Damon
Hawaii County News: A public series of displays and open houses designed for the public to participate in the Five-year Action Plan Update for EnVision Downtown Hilo 2025: A Community-Based Vision and Living Action Plan (EDH 2025) continues today at the Hilo Public Library Lanai. In addition to the Action Plan Update, a series of [...]
Filed under: Announcements, Big Island, Community, Environment, Hawaii, Hilo, Something New? | Tagged: EnVision Downtown Hilo | Leave a Comment »
Posted on January 14, 2010 by Damon
From Brian Schatz: Aloha, One of the most exciting, engaging and inspirational people I’ve ever met is Maya Soetoro-Ng, President Obama’s sister. It may have taken a presidential campaign for our paths to intersect, but I am so much the better for it. That is why I am proud and happy that Maya is supporting [...]
Filed under: Announcements, Brian Schatz, Politics | Tagged: Maya Soetoro-Ng Backs Brian Schatz for Lt. Governor | Leave a Comment »
Posted on January 14, 2010 by Damon
January 20th Opening Day Non-Administrative Bill Package Cutoff 25th State-of-the-State Address Administrative Bill Package Cutoff 27th State-of-the-Judiciary Address Bill Introduction Cutoff: Last day to introduce bills 29th Grants/Subsidies Cutoff February 3rd State-of-the-University Address 4th Triple Referral Filing 12th First Lateral (Bills): Must be moved to final committee in originating chamber 15th Holiday: Presidents’ Day 19th [...]
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Posted on January 13, 2010 by Damon
UH NEWS: The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Center for the Study of Active Volcanoes (CSAV) invites the public to its four public seminars on natural hazards in Hawaiʻi. Special additional workshops will be available for Big Island teachers. There is no admission charge. The seminars will cover the science behind each natural hazard, the [...]
Filed under: Announcements, Big Island, Environment, Hawaii, Security, State Affairs, Unexplained Phenomenon | Tagged: Andrea Ka'awaloa, Don Swanson, Experts at Natural Hazards in Hawaii, Frank Trusdell, Jim Kauahikaua, Quince Mento: | Leave a Comment »
Posted on January 13, 2010 by Damon
Posted on January 13, 2010 by Damon
Posted on January 13, 2010 by Damon
Posted on January 12, 2010 by Damon
From Councilman Pete Hoffman: In a former “lifetime” working for the Department of Defense in the Pentagon, I was assigned to an office responsible for the preparation of the annual Army Intelligence budget and the accompanying Congressional justification process. After several months, I was able to wade reasonably well through the various ‘dark rooms’ and [...]
Filed under: Announcements, Big Island, Community, County Council, Hawaii, Politics, Rumors | Tagged: Councilman Pete Hoffman, Hawaii County Budget Mystery | Leave a Comment »
Posted on January 12, 2010 by Damon
Hawaii’s only public television broadcaster formally announced at a news conference today the station will work with the state’s public, private and charter high schools and middle schools to create a statewide student news network. Student newscasts and other content will be made available on PBS Hawaii’s broadcast and webplatforms. The model is the first [...]
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Posted on January 12, 2010 by Damon
SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, welcome to this incredibly beautiful day here in Hawaii, and it’s a great pleasure to welcome the foreign minister here. These beautiful islands are the birthplace of President Obama and they serve as a reminder that the United States is a Pacific nation that shares the challenges and the opportunities of our [...]
Filed under: Announcements, Hawaii, Military, National Affairs | Tagged: Hillary Clinton in Hawaii, Japan-U.S. Alliance, Prime Minister Hatoyama | Leave a Comment »
Posted on January 12, 2010 by Damon
In a study released by the International Journal of Biological Sciences, analyzing the effects of genetically modified foods on mammalian health, researchers found that agricultural giant Monsanto’s GMO corn is linked to organ damage in rats…. More Here: Monsanto’s GMO Corn Linked to Organ Failure, Study Reveals
Filed under: Agriculture, Announcements, Food & Drink, GMO, Health, Rumors | Tagged: International Journal of Biological Sciences, Monsanto's GMO Corn is Linked to Organ Damage | 1 Comment »
Posted on January 12, 2010 by Damon
County and regional chairs to lead Aiona’s local outreach efforts Media Release: Duke Aiona today announced five county chairs and co-chairs and 13 regional chairs for his growing campaign. The leadership team will provide grassroots support to mobilize and turn out voters for Duke Aiona in the 2010 gubernatorial election. The grassroots leadership team comprises [...]
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Posted on January 12, 2010 by Damon
Secretary Clinton’s Asia Pacific Policy Address to be Streamed Live Online TODAY Jan 12 2PM HST (via East-West Center) http://ow.ly/VfwI Mahalo to the U.S. Pacific Command Facebook site for the heads up.
Filed under: Announcements, Hawaii, Military, National Affairs, State Affairs | Tagged: Hillary Clinton Arrives in Hawaii, US Pacific Command | Leave a Comment »
Posted on January 11, 2010 by Damon
That’s gonna be my new theme for a little while on my blog. We can all make a big difference locally… I recommend everyone check out Tiffany Edward Hunt’s “Big Island Chronicle” to see what one person can significantly do locally. I appreciate her efforts… although many folks may doubt my sincerity. Tiff’s a great [...]
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Posted on January 11, 2010 by Damon
Media Release: In response to citizen complaints about illegal kayak vendors at Napoopoo Pier, officers from the Hawai’i Police Department Vice Section, Community Policing Office and Special Enforcement Unit and officers from the State Department of Land and Natural Resources conducted a sting operation Monday morning (January 11). As a result of the sting, police [...]
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Posted on January 11, 2010 by Damon
If you have a twitter profile, you can add this band across the bottom of your profile in support of Lance Armstrong and his “Global Fight Against Cancer”. Click here to get your Livestrong “Bracelet” for your Twitter profile:
Filed under: Announcements, Health, National Affairs, Something New?, Technology | Tagged: Global Fight Against Cancer, Lance Armstrong, Livestrong on Twitter | Leave a Comment »
Posted on January 11, 2010 by Damon
Media Release: WHO: Lt. Governor Duke Aiona and his county chairs from Hawai`i Island, Kaua`i, Maui and O`ahu WHAT: Lt. Governor Duke Aiona will hold a news conference to introduce his statewide grassroots leadership team and provide a campaign update. WHEN: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. WHERE: Hawai`i Republican Party Headquarters, 725 [...]
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Posted on January 11, 2010 by Damon
Hiki Nō “Can Do” Model Gains Major Local Funder Media Release: Hawaii’s only public television broadcaster formally announced at a news conference today the station will work with the state’s public, private and charter high schools and middle schools to create a statewide student news network. Student newscasts and other content will be made available [...]
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Posted on January 11, 2010 by Damon
For the last few months now, I have been tweeting out the FBI Blogs new posts via twitter using my own name @damontucker. It’s not that hard to do as I simply had it automatically fed to my twitter site. The problem with that, is that as I tweet that stream to the 3000 + [...]
Filed under: Announcements, Big Island, Blogs, Community, Hawaii, Newspapers, Something New?, Technology | Tagged: FBI Blogs, The Poll, Twitter | Leave a Comment »
