Damon… “Did You Stop Taking Pictures of Highway 130 Accidents”?

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Damon

Someone asked if I was still taking pictures of Hawaii 130 accidents and wrecks. In case anyone is wondering why I haven’t been posting accidents and/or pictures of Hawaii 130 accidents on my website anymore, it’s not because they aren’t happening anymore… it’s just that I now have a small fear of taking pictures of [...]

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USDA Approves Value-Added Producer Grants to Five Hawaii Agribusinesses

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Damon

The USDA approved value-added producer grants to five Hawaii agribusinesses. They are: News Release: Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today announced that USDA has selected 298 recipients in 44 states and Puerto Rico to receive business development assistance through the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program. Merrigan made the announcement in Chicago after keynoting the “Local/Regional [...]

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The Best 2012 Superbowl Commercial -The Bark Side: Volkswagen

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Damon

Well I’ve viewed as many 2012 Superbowl Commercials that I can find and this has to be the best one: A canine chorus barks a familiar tune in a Pre Game Day teaser. Watch the 2012 Game Day commercial, it will all make sense: http://vwoa.us/dogstrikesback

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Coast Guard Signs Memorandom of Agreement with County of Hawaii

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Damon

Rear Admiral Charles Ray 
of the United States Coast Guard was in Hilo yesterday to meet with Mayor Billy Kenoi to sign a Memorandum of Agreement with the County of Hawai‘i. The agreement formalizes the protocol through which the Hawai‘i County Fire Department will coordinate search and rescue operations with the U.S. Coast Guard. The agreement [...]

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The Hilton Waikoloa Village… See Why It’s My Favorite Resort in Hawaii

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Damon

Explore Hilton Waikoloa Village and Hawaii Island in this brief video to see what makes this such a special place

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2012 University of Hawaii Distinguished Alumni Awards

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Damon

The University of Hawai‘i Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes outstanding alumni who have used their education to excel professionally, provide inspirational leadership to others, and provide service for the benefit of UH and the community. This year’s honorees will be recognized on Thurs., May 10, at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel at a dinner in their honor. [...]

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