UH Study – Maggots Heal Diabetes Wounds

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Damon

Ok… UH Scientist discover another strange finding… maggots help cure diabetes: Maggot therapy succeeded in healing the wounds of diabetic patients where modern medicine could not. This study showed the possible application of maggots as a remedy for severe ulcers, said a Bloomberg report.  According to Lawrence Eron, Associate Professor at the University of the [...]

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OCEANS 11 Conference Kicks Off at the Hilton Waikoloa Village

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Damon

Hawai`i’s Big Island will be the site of the international OCEANS ’11 MTS/IEEE Kona conference sponsored by the Marine Technology Society (MTS) and the Oceanic Engineering Society of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (OES/IEEE). The theme for this year’s conference is Oceans of Opportunity: International Cooperation and Partnerships Across the Pacific. OCEANS ’11 [...]

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Couple Lands in Hawaii on Mission to be Married 30 Times Around the World

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Damon

This couple arrived in Hawaii recently and are on a mission to get wed 30 times around the world! …They left their home 3 months ago, have driven across Canada and had 6 wedding ceremonies so far! ‘The trip is planned for two years, so at this rate it looks like we will end up [...]

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Laupahoehoe Community Public Charter School Updates and Information at Community Meeting

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Damon

Laupahoehoe Community Public Charter School updates and information will be the subject of a presentation on Thursday, September 22, at 6:00 pm in the Laupahoehoe school (LHES) band room. Topics will include: what will be happening this year; how the transition will be made next year; nomination and election of the local school board that [...]

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Parade Honoring the 2011 Senior Little League World Series Champions Held Today

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Damon

A parade honoring the 2011 Senior Little League World Series Champions was held on Sunday, September 18, 2011, at 11:00 am. The parade began at the Liliu’okalani Gardens (near Restaurant Nihon) and proceeded into the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium grounds where the 61st Hawai’i County Fair was ongoing. The 14 Senior Little League World Series Champions [...]

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Results of The Second Annual Hawaiian Natural Honey Challenge

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Damon

The Second Annual Hawaiian Natural Honey Challenge culminated in the Public Tasting at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel on Wednesday, September 14.  At the event, the public was treated to a special demonstration of encaustic painting, also known as hot wax painting, by John Matsushita of Volcano. The Challenge has been sponsored two years in [...]

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Hawaii Final Stop for “Duty, Honor, America Tour” – Cycling 50 States in One Year

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Damon

The Duty, Honor, America Tour – Cycling 50 States in One Year for America’s Veterans and Military is quickly approaching it’s final leg of the tour which will take place here in the State of Hawaii. Two veterans, Doug Adams (Cyclist) and his wife Deb Lewis (CEO-Chief Everything Officer), with their little dog Daisy (Boss), [...]

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Mayweather vs. Ortiz – Was it a Sucker Punch? The Poll

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Damon

Floyd Mayweather Jr. knocked out Victor Ortiz in the 4th round of tonight’s WBC Welterweight boxing match up that many folks are saying that Mayweather “sucker punched” Ortiz. I’ll let you judge for yourself, but if I was a boxer and someone had just headbutted me like Ortiz did… and then laid a kiss on [...]

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Hawaii Parkour Awarenesss Park Clean Up Month – Ala Moana “Leave No Trace”

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Damon

This is pretty cool!  A group of Parkour enthusiasts on Oahu have taken their love for jumping over things to a new platform by jumping over things… and picking up the trash where they are jumping at! For the month of Sept we are holding a Parkour Awareness, Ala Moana Leave No Trace Month. All [...]

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University of Hawaii Campuses Proposed Tuition for 2012–13 to 2016–17

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Damon

Proposed tuition, 2012–13 to 2016–17 See Tuition setting information to download proposed increases, the complete proposed schedule and additional information. Following are the proposed full-time semester tuition schedules for university campuses, required fees not shown. Full-time tuition applies to students enrolling in 12 or more credits.

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Presidential Proclamation — National Employer Support of the National Guard and Reserve Week, 2011

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Damon

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Since September 11, 2001, the 9/11 Generation has borne the burden of war with courage and valor, continuing the legacy of the brave men and women who served before them.  More than five million volunteers have worn our country’s uniform over the past 10 [...]

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Pacific Aviation Museum Worker Describes Today’s Horrific Reno Airshow Tragedy

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Damon

A pilot lost control of his vintage plane during an air race over the skies of Reno, plummeting toward thousands of spectators before narrowly missing a grandstand and slamming into box seats. At least two people died and 54 people were transported from the scene with injuries, officials said shortly after the crash Friday at [...]

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Governor Abercrombie Proclamation in Recognition of The Peace Corps 50th Anniversary

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Damon

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Hawaii County Second Annual Citizenship Day Honors Newest Citizens

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Damon

The county Office of Immigration Information at the Office of the Mayor in partnership with the Exchange Club of Hilo, Aloha Exchange Club, Hilo Lions and Akaka Falls Lions Club celebrated its second annual Citizenship Day on Friday, September 16, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Aunty Sally’s Luau Hale in Hilo. The ceremony [...]

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Pan Am Exhibit Being Built at Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Damon

Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor’s long planned tribute to the greatness that was Pan American World Airways opens to the public with a special reception 2 to 4PM, Saturday, October 22, 2011, marking the 75th anniversary of commercial airline passenger service to Hawaii. The new exhibit unveiling and reception will host press, dignitaries, and members [...]

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Perspectives On Health Care: To Find Health With Dr. Brian Panik

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Damon

“To find health should be the object of the doctor. Anyone can find disease.” ~ Andrew Taylor Still, 1874 Based on this quote, Dr. Brian Panik created ToFindHealth.com. Imagine you could step into a place where knowledgeable individuals would gladly offer you advice on a health goal or concern, at no cost. ToFindHealth.com is just [...]

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Hawaii Ranked as “Richest State” in America

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Damon

Hawaii was ranked as the “Richest State” according to Business Insider (see note on bottom): The article itself did point out that “Hawaii and Colorado serve as resort locations for the rich and retired,” so I guess that pretty much skews the results. The majority of the people I know living on the Big Island [...]

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Governor Abercrombie Announces Appointments Relating To Energy, Human Resources, Health

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Damon

Governor Neil Abercrombie today announced the following appointments: Michael Champley as commissioner to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Barbara Krieg as Director of the Department of Human Resources and Development (DHRD) David Sakamoto as Deputy Director of Health of the Department of Health (DOH) Michael Champley begins serving on the PUC on an interim basis [...]

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Can a Blogger Be Sued for Posting a Hawaii County Police Media Release?

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Damon

I posted the following Police MEDIA RELEASE to my blog back on February 25th of 2009 and this Angelo Scrigna character has been pretty much trying to tell me to remove it from my blog ever since I posted it. Tonight he is still telling me to remove it: Dear MANAGEMENT There is a post [...]

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Congresswoman Hirono Speaks Against Bill H.R. 2587 That Weakens American Workers’ Fundamental Rights

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Damon

Congresswoman Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) took to the House floor in opposition to H.R. 2587, a measure that takes aim at middle class families by removing protections for American workers and enabling corporations to move their manufacturing jobs out of the United States. Related articles Consider it an Endorsement (politicalwire.com) Hannemann Will Run for Congress (politicalwire.com)

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