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Geez… earlier in the day, I got an e-mail from Thrifty Car Rental telling me I had earned a free day with them:
I tried to redeem it using the online system… and I got booted from their system a few times and finally gave up.
When I got home and opened up my e-mail… I just got the following:
Talk about BOGUS!
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Two ocean entry points remain active near Kupapaʻu Point, near the boundary of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
USGS Photo
The eastern entry has produced a larger plume than that at the western entry, which tends to be weak and wispy. Today several small breakouts were active just inland of the eastern entry point, creating a narrow cascade of lava pouring down the sea cliff.
This photo looks south towards Puʻu ʻŌʻō, where a vent is supplying lava to the Kahaualeʻa II flow, north of the cone.
USGS Photo
This slow-moving flow has reached the forest line, producing small scattered brush fires.
A close-up of the Kahaualeʻa II flow burning vegetation at the forest line, just north of Puʻu ʻŌʻō.
USGS Photo
The flow consists of numerous slow-moving pāhoehoe lobes.
The summit eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu crater remains active.
USGS Photo
The lava lake is within the Overlook crater (the source of the gas plume), which is in the southeast portion of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater.
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About three days ago, someone reported a strange object off the coast of Puna. It was reported to me as a strange yellow looking type of buoy. I finally got a chance to go down and take some pictures of this thing and it has me baffled as to what it could be.
This is where I pulled over and parked… you can just barely see the object in this picture. (click a couple times to enlarge)
I got out of my car and tried to take some pictures with my iPhone of the object but they obviously didn’t turn out very well:
I’d say the object was about 200 feet off shore and it was round with some sort of antenna that was about 3 feet tall sticking up from the top of it.
What is this thing?
Here is where it is located:
Red dot is approximate location
Anyone have any ideas what it is and/or who put it there? From what I have heard… it’s been there for at least three weeks now.
UPDATE (I just received the following on Facebook)
Round-ish yellow buoy, antenna, stationary…my guess is a tidal or weather buoy probably belongs to NOAA. There are some similar to your description near here.
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mlb/?n=nsbuoys
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Two children and three adults are safe after they were rescued from their capsized vessel off Kaena Point Saturday morning.
Coast Guard Sector Honolulu received a mayday call over VHF channel 16 at 6:41 a.m. after the 17-foot pleasure craft capsized. A 45-foot Response Boat Medium crew from Station Honolulu and an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Air Station Barbers Point were immediately launched to the scene.
The Dolphin crew arrived and found the two children in lifejackets and the three adults not in lifejackets, clinging to the overturned vessel. A rescue swimmer was lowered to the water and rescued one adult man and the two children. A vessel that was nearby rescued the two other men.
Sector Honolulu coordinated with the Honolulu Fire Department to setup an incident command post at Dillingham Airfield where emergency medical technicians provided treatment. The response boat crew marked the position of the capsized vessel and the location is being broadcast over VHF Channel 16 to notify mariners of the capsized vessel until it is removed.
“This rescue is a perfect example of why boaters must be sure they have good safety equipment and reliable communications before heading out on the water” said Lt Kevin Cooper, Sector Honolulu public affairs officer. “Because this boat had a working VHF radio and properly sized lifejackets for the children, we were able to determine the boat’s location and rescuers were able to save five lives in distress.”
The Coast Guard recommends all mariners ensure they are prepared before heading out on the water. This includes having appropriate safety equipment, checking local weather conditions and ensuring the vessel is seaworthy. For more information on bopating safety visit www.uscgboating.org.
For more information contact Lt. Kevin Cooper, Sector Honolulu public affairs officer at (808) 286-4675 or Lt. Casey Corpe, Air Station Barbers Point public affairs officer at (808) 682-2750.
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*UPDATE* It’s now been upgraded to a 3.6:
With yesterdays, 5.3 magnitude earthquake that shook the entire island, I don’t think anyone even noticed today’s 3.5 3.6 magnitude earthquake off the Kailua-Kona side of the Big Island:
You can see the blue dot on the left hand side of the island.
There was no civil defense report and obviously no tsunami generated from it.
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By Ken Foote
The sun beats down on a small rocky island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. A lively brown song bird that weighs less than an ounce forages for insects among the low shrubs and bunch-grass. This nondescript bird is known as the Nihoa Millerbird (Acrocephalus familiaris kingi), and it is barely noticeable among the seabirds, insects, and other animal and plant species that inhabit the island.
The first fledgling Millerbird produced on Laysan in March 2012.
Photo Credit: R. Kohley / American Bird Conservancy
This extremely rare bird was one of the first bird species to be listed as endangered in 1967—preceding the present-day Endangered Species Act by six years. Until recently, the bird was found only on Nihoa Island. Nihoa Island is a rugged 155-acre (63-hectare) volcanic island, one of the many islands and atolls that make up the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands – part of the Papahānaumokuakea Marine National Monument – stretching 1,200 miles (1,900 kilometers) northwest from the island of Kaua’i.
Historically, there were two populations of Millerbirds, one on Laysan Island and one on Nihoa Island. The Laysan Millerbird (Acrocephalus familiaris familiaris), along with the Laysan Rail (Porzana palmeri) and Laysan Honeycreeper (Himatione sanguinea freethi), went extinct in the early 20th Century when the island was denuded by non-native rabbits and livestock. Thus, the Millerbirds on Nihoa were the only Millerbirds remaining anywhere on Earth.
Millerbird numbers on Nihoa fluctuate between 30 and 800 birds. This single, small population faces a high risk of extinction from catastrophes such as severe storms, droughts, fires, or accidental introduction of alien species such as rats, mosquitoes, and diseases such as avian pox and malaria. Establishing a second population on the 1,023-acre (415-ha) Laysan Island will reduce this risk by increasing the total population size and the distribution of the species.
Treacherous transfer of Millerbirds from Nihoa to zodiac during the 2012 translocation.
Photo Credit: Ryan Hagerty / USFWS
In 2011 and 2012, a team of dedicated scientists and volunteers undertook a monumental task of capturing and translocating, or moving, 50 Millerbirds. The birds were moved an incredible 650 miles (1,046 km), by sea, from Nihoa to Laysan Island. Two separate translocations were conducted; 24 birds were moved in 2011, and 26 in 2012 with scientists trying to maintain an equal sex ratio of males to females.
The release was the result of many years of research and detailed planning by biologists and resource managers, led by a partnership between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and American Bird Conservancy. The successful translocations mark the first time in nearly a century that Millerbirds have occupied Laysan Island. Today, we estimate over 38 fledglings have been produced on Laysan. The total island population is estimated to be over 63, and biologists are working to get a more exact count over the next few months.
As a co-manager of the Papahānaumokuakea Marine National Monument, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proud to lead this project in collaboration with the American Bird Conservancy. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the University of New Brunswick, University of Hawai’i, Pacific Rim Conservation, Pacific Bird Conservation, the U.S. Geological Survey National Wildlife Health Research Center, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs have also supported this effort.
Ken Foote, an information and education specialist in the Service’s Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office, can be reached at ken_foote@fws.gov
Learn more about the translocation effort.
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Signs of Natural Recovery Seen in Areas Impacted Earlier
First detected in January, an outbreak of the native koa moth and the resulting defoliation of koa forests on Hawai‘i Island are continuing to be observed by the state Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), which is closely monitoring the outbreak with aerial and ground surveys performed in collaboration with the University of Hawai‘i and U.S. Geological Survey.
Koa Moth
(Scotorythra paludicola)
The koa moth (or koa looper) is an endemic (native to a particular place and found nowhere else on earth) insect on the islands of Hawai‘i, Maui, and O‘ahu. The caterpillars feed only on koa leaves and are capable of defoliating mature koa trees. Population explosions have been documented historically on Maui and Hawai‘i islands, where large areas of koa forest have been defoliated. An outbreak was recently detected in the Hilo and Hāmākua regions of the Hawai‘i Island.
“The department is closely monitoring the moth outbreak and the recovery of koa forests and will use the information gathered to determine whether future management actions are needed,” said William J. Aila, Jr., DLNR chairperson. “Although recovery of most koa forests is expected, the opening of the forest canopy could hasten the spread of introduced plants in our native forests.”
The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) has mapped the defoliated area on East Hawai‘i, which spans from Laupahoehoe to Upper Waiakea and covers over 50,000 acres.
Moths and caterpillars, and initial signs of defoliation, have also been reported in the Kilauea, Keauhou and Ka‘u regions, and the Pu‘u Wa‘a Wa‘a area of West Hawai‘i.
Fortunately, trees defoliated earlier in the outbreak have already been observed sprouting new leaves, indicating that the forest is recovering.
Outbreaks of this native insect are a natural phenomenon, as indicated by oral accounts by Hawaiians describing similar outbreaks before the first documented outbreak in 1892. Researchers believe these disturbances likely play an important ecological role by eliminating unhealthy trees, thinning dense young koa stands, and providing an influx of nutrients into the forest ecosystem.
However, little is known about the causes and full natural cycle of this phenomenon. Additionally, an invasive psyllid insect that was first detected in Hawai‘i in 1966 – and was not present during previous outbreaks – could damage new shoots of recovering trees.
There are currently no tools for slowing or stopping the infestation. Aerial spraying of insecticides would harm other forest organisms and is not feasible on a large scale. Biological control is not possible with a native species because its natural enemies are already present in Hawai‘i, and there is no outside source for predators or parasites that would be specific to the moth.
In addition to monitoring the spread of the outbreak, DLNR is seeking funds to investigate natural controls of the moths using traps or baits, and monitor recovery of the forests and the response of invasive plant populations. This information will be useful for managing future outbreaks if they are determined to harm the forest.
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Hawaii County Fire Department reports that the body of a young female was discovered in the ocean fronting the Kalapana lava viewing area.
Photo courtesy of Lava Ocean Adventures
A Lava Tour boat stayed with body until rescue personnel could retrieve the body.
The cause of death is unknown at this time and the Hawaii Police Department is currently investigating the cause of death.
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The Kahauale`a II flow began as a breakout on the east rim of Puʻu ʻŌʻō crater on May 6, and has advanced northward towards the forest.
Photo: Hawaii Volcano Observatory
Friday, May 24th, slowly moving pāhoehoe lobes (light colored flows in this image) were burning moss and lichen on older Puʻu ʻŌʻō ʻaʻā flows and approaching the forest boundary. Puʻu ʻŌʻō cone is obscured by thick clouds in this photo.
HVO geologists use a laser rangefinder to measure the height of the shield and cone built up around the northeast lava lake, on the east rim of Puʻu ʻŌʻō crater. The peak of the cone is now about 18 m (60 ft) above the former crater rim.
The spatter cone near the north rim of Puʻu ʻŌʻō crater continues to produce pulsating gas jetting sounds. Compare this photo to one taken of the same cone on May 2 to see how much taller the cone has grown.
Photo: Hawaii Volcano Observatory
The small lava lake on the northeast rim of Puʻu ʻŌʻō crater has been built into a small cone, with only a few small openings at the top. One of these small openings had sloshing lava near the surface.
Photo: Hawaii Volcano Observatory
Why did the lava tube cross the road? This image shows the Peace Day lava tube coming down the pali in Royal Gardens subdivision. The lava tube parallels Ali`i avenue, shown by the straight line of warm temperatures that represent asphalt heated in the sun. At the intersection of Ali`i avenue and Paradise street, the lava tube makes a sharp turn west and crosses the intersection, and then turns sharply again downslope (towards the right side of the image).
This tube feeds lava to the ocean entry and breakouts on the coastal plain. There is no active lava on the surface in this image – the warm surface temperatures are due to heating by the underlying lava tube. Thermal images such as this help HVO geologists map the lava tube system.
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Military personnel at Hickam Air Force Base captured a small snake yesterday afternoon in a maintenance bay near the airfield. Inspectors from the Hawaii Department of Agriculture were called and took custody of the foot-long snake.
Photo of Ornate Tree Snake captured at Hickam AFB.
Photo by: Dr. Allen Allison, Bishop Museum
The snake was later identified as a juvenile ornate tree snake (Chrysopelea ornate) by a herpetologist at the Bishop Museum. Ornate Tree Snakes are mildly venomous and are related to the brown tree snake, which has devastated the ecosystem in Guam.
Ornate Tree Snakes are native to South East Asia and their diet consists of lizards, mice, bats and birds. They are also known as ornate flying tree snakes for their ability to spring from tree to tree.
It is not known at this time how the snake got to Hawaii; however, Air Force personnel are continuing surveys of the area.
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Big Island Video News for May 20th, 2013: Hawaii County Democratic Convention, High Surf, Heavy Rains and more courtesy of HawaiiScoops:
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DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation Lahaina harbor office is working to address removals of three vessels moored off the shore near Mala Wharf which went aground today due to high surf between six to ten feet. Witnesses said the vessels broke loose from their moorings during a large set of five waves. High surf is also forecast for Saturday. No rescues of boaters were required.
1. 30’ fiberglass sailboat “Best Revenge” which broke off its mooring.
The “Best Revenge”
Staff are working to obtain a bid from a salvage company to remove this vessel.
2. 30’ sailing vessel “Caribou III” which went aground also near Mala rocky shoreline due to high surf.
Caribou III Before
The vessel had completely broken up by this afternoon.
Caribou III After
Staff are working to contact the vessel’s owner who has insurance and determine a removal plan. A marine salvage company is expected to begin removal work on Saturday, ocean conditions allowing.
3. 38’ trimaran “Triple Play” also aground at the Mala shoreline.
The “Triple Play”
This vessel does not have insurance. Staff are working to obtain a bid for emergency salvage removal of the vessel.
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Pole vaulting is a sport for the brave!
A Punahou Pole Vaulter, Quinn Cassid, snapped his pole during the recent state meet held at Mililani High School:
Another angle:
Cassid was fine and later went on to take second place in the event.
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Last week I went to Las Vegas for my friend’s bachelor party and we stayed at the “New” Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel and Casino.
I say “new” because it’s recently gone through a huge remodel and everyone that I spoke to around the place that were regulars at the place talked about how nice it had become of late.
Big Island resident and famous comedian Roseanne Barr is currently doing shows at the world famous comedy club the “Laugh Factory” at 7pm on many nights. We went later in the evening and caught some other comics that had us laughing pretty hard.
Of course most folks tend to gamble in Vegas and I have to say the Tropicana dealers were especially kind to me. Especially a dealer named “Tracey S.” that actually seemed more interested in peoples life’s then just bringing in money to the resort. She really tried her best to explain the game clearly to those that were not very experienced at it and as someone who has lost money in the past do to some sneaky dealers… I appreciate a dealer that is honest about what they are doing!
They are still in the process of remodeling a restaurant that I have heard will become a buffet. The pool at the Tropicana has consistently been ranked as one of the top pools on the strip.
I got an excellent rate at the place because my friend had a bunch of rooms reserved under his name for his bachelor party so I’m glad I didn’t have to spend a lot for my rooms, however, when I looked at what the price of the rooms would have cost me… it was pretty reasonable for the time of the year and the location on the strip.
I did pretty good at the tables and I figure that after all of my expenses including airfare, hotel, food and entertainment… I came out about $600.00 bucks ahead for five days. The real joy was spending time with folks I hadn’t seen in a long time… that was priceless!
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Carbon dioxide measurements in the Earth’s atmosphere did not top 400 parts per million as reported by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration.
“On May 9, the daily mean concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of Mauna Loa, Hawaii, surpassed 400 parts per million (ppm) for the first time since measurements began in 1958. Independent measurements made by both NOAA and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography have been approaching this level during the past week. It marks an important milestone because Mauna Loa, as the oldest continuous carbon dioxide (CO2) measurement station in the world, is the primary global benchmark site for monitoring the increase of this potent heat-trapping gas….
This is simply not true. Here is the revised data and you can see that on May 9th it did not go over 400 PPM:
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Governor Abercrombie recognizes fashion industry’s potential to strengthen and diversify Hawaii’s economy
The Hawaii Fashion Incubator (Hifi), in collaboration with the State of Hawaii’s Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), is proud to present the inaugural Hawaii Fashion Month (HFM) this October 2013 to celebrate and promote Hawaii fashion.
HFM is an opportunity to raise the profile of Hawaii as a unique, creative and progressive fashion destination while bringing sustainable growth to the industry that comprises design, manufacturing, retail, art, education and more.
The State Legislature has thrown its full support behind the initiative, committing $150,000 towards supporting the Hawaii fashion industry and staging this world-–class event.
“Hawaii has the talent and resources to support a thriving fashion industry and become a destination for the global fashion community,” Governor Neil Abercrombie said. “Hawaii Fashion Month will bring the community together to showcase, learn, sell and connect with Hawaii fashion, promoting locally made fashion products and services that will help to keep our hard earned dollars here in Hawaii. Simultaneously, it provides a focal point to explore the industry’s enormous potential, strengthen relationships and build collaborative opportunities to increase the export of Hawaii’s designs.”
Governor Abercrombie has announced he will revive the “Governor’s Fashion Awards” as the closing event for HFM to recognize outstanding fashion design talent throughout the Hawaiian Islands.
Other events planned for HFM include:
The HFM brand identity was created by local artist and graphic designer, Lauren Roth of Yellow Bird Bohemia. Roth’s signature whimsical expression captures the creative, visual design essence of HFM. Web design services are provided by Aaron Lee of Formlessness Design.
Hifi Co-founder, Melissa White, commented that the HFM steering committee has received an overwhelming level of interest and support from both stakeholders and the community. Committed high level sponsors to date include the State of Hawaii, Creative Industries Division, DBEDT; The Howard Hughes Corporation; Office of Economic Development, City and County of Honolulu; Hilo Hattie and HONOLULU Magazine as the major media partner.
“This is a very exciting time for Hawaii fashion. We’re seeing established local brands collaborating with emerging designers and homegrown talent representing the islands on the international fashion stage. HFM has brought nearly every major fashion stakeholder in Hawaii to the table, showing the time is right for the community to come together to elevate the industry,” White said.
HFM invites statewide participation from businesses and individuals involved and interested in fashion across all its forms such as design, manufacturing, retail, education, art, photography, styling and gallery and museum exhibitions. Opportunities include sponsorships, partnering with HFM signature events, hosting your own events, listings on the official event calendar and volunteering.
Hifi Co-founder, Toby Portner, said: “From 2013 and beyond, HFM will be a time for Hawaii fashion to show progress as an industry, to set goals and establish partnerships for future growth. A month of highlights will capture the attention of the community as well as national and international visitors and media. Everyone with an interest in fashion and passion for building a strong local economy is encouraged to get involved.”
In 2012, Hawaii’s fashion industry produced approximately 3,630 jobs, generated sales of $756 million, produced an average salary of $24,095 and contributed $20.4 million tax dollars to the state government.
Sponsorship and participation inquiries are to be directed to Melissa White at melissa@hawaiifashionmonth.com
HFM is open for all to attend and will include both free and ticketed events.
To keep up with all the latest HFM news and event information visit www.hawaiifashionmonth.com or follow us via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest at @HFM2013. Don’t forget to #HFM2013!
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So last night me and some friends at a bachelor party jumped off the Stratosphere in Las Vegas with “SkyJump Las Vegas“.
Here is the video of my jump:
I’ve skydived with SkyDive Hawaii five times so I’ve kind of gotten over the fear of heights.
Here is the video of John Evich’s jump. (The Bachelor)
I got a certificate from the place after I jumped and the last part of it reads:
“This certificate also entitles the SkyJumper to a lifetime immunity from being called chicken, scaredy cat, wimp and any other monikers that might imply less than crazy brave. Any embarrassing screams or loss of bodily fluids will forever remain under SkyJumper/SkyJump Las Vegas privilege.”
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After a 12 km (7.5 mile) journey from the vent on Puʻu ʻŌʻō cone through a lava tube, lava pours into the ocean in narrow streams at one of the eastern entry points.
Another entry point has two larger lava streams entering the water. The lava fragments due to cooling and disruption by the battering surf, and some of these pieces float on the water’s surface in front of the entry point (see lower left portion of photo).
Over the past week this spatter cone on the floor of Puʻu ʻŌʻō crater has been the source of several large, but brief, lava flows on the crater floor. Today, the cone was producing pulsating gas jetting sounds.
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First amendment attorney Jeff Portnoy tells reporters that one Senator – Judiciary Chair Clayton Hee – killed Hawaii’s journalism shield law this 2013 legislative session even though it is considered one of the best in the country because of his distrust and disdain for the media.
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Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard on Secret Domestic Surveillance Activities Being Carried Out by Obama Administration
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) today released the following statement about the reported secret domestic surveillance activities being carried out by the Obama administration to obtain phone records from Verizon customers.
My son with Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard at the State Capital
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