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Thursday, January 10, 2013 |
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Abercrombie, Star-Advertiser Laugh at Union Effort to Save Tesoro, Price Spikes Predicted
By Selected News Articles @ 5:44 PM :: 6270 Views :: Energy, Labor
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"Tesoro does not know what potential buyers might ask of state of Hawaii or federal officials."
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Thursday, January 10, 2013 |
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First U.S. Plant to Make Gasoline and Diesel Fuel from Natural Gas
By Selected News Articles @ 4:20 PM :: 6861 Views :: Energy, National News
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...a South African company, announced its intention to build a 96,000-barrel-per-day gas-to-liquids plant in Lake Charles, LA....
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Tuesday, January 8, 2013 |
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Tesoro Obeys Abercrombie, Drops Dead
By Selected News Articles @ 4:48 PM :: 7076 Views :: Energy
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Hawaii's largest oil refinery is closing, precisely as we predicted it would....
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Tuesday, January 8, 2013 |
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The Multiple Distortions of Wind Subsidies
By NCPA @ 3:33 PM :: 3271 Views :: Energy
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Wind subsidies cost $52.48 per one million watt hours generated....nuclear power costs $3.10. Hydropower only costs 84 cents and natural gas costs only 63 cents.
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Saturday, January 5, 2013 |
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LNG Report: HCEI Goals not Compatible With Refining in Hawaii
By News Release @ 2:40 AM :: 6839 Views :: Energy, Economy
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...the situation would be much worse for the refineries as we add another 25-30 kb/d demand cut by introducing LNG into our energy system....
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Thursday, January 3, 2013 |
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The Failure of Wind Power
By NCPA @ 1:12 PM :: 5192 Views :: Energy, National News
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Original warranties on turbines have expired and extended warranty options are not available....
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Tuesday, January 1, 2013 |
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Fiscal Cliff Deal Extends, Expands Wind Production Tax Credit
By Selected News Articles @ 7:04 PM :: 7480 Views :: Energy, National News
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The deal also greatly relaxes the standards for companies to qualify to grab that tax credit....
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Sunday, December 30, 2012 |
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Molokai Alt-Energy Festival
By Video @ 2:57 PM :: 5380 Views :: Energy
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On January 11 & 12, 2013, I Aloha Molokai is hosting our second annual Alternative Energy Festival....
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Friday, December 28, 2012 |
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Lanai to Congress: End Wind Production Tax Credit
By News Release @ 11:04 PM :: 5202 Views :: Energy
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Hawai`i residents join nearly 6,500 others nationwide in saying no to the wind PTC ....
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Wednesday, December 26, 2012 |
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Obama's Cap-and-Trade Scheme for Cars
By Heritage Foundation @ 12:16 PM :: 4988 Views :: Energy, National News
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...will increase the average cost of a new car by $3,000 by 2025....
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Saturday, December 22, 2012 |
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Friday, December 21, 2012 |
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The wind production tax credit still hangs in the fiscal-cliff balance
By Selected News Articles @ 5:25 PM :: 5754 Views :: Energy, Tax Credits
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The wind lobby is working overtime to convince Congress to pass an extension before the clock runs out on December 31st....
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Wednesday, December 19, 2012 |
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Green Energy and Rail Get an 'F'
By Panos Prevedouros PhD @ 2:08 PM :: 7440 Views :: Energy, National News, Rail
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... cutting wasteful projects is productive and necessary to avoid a nosedive....
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Tuesday, December 18, 2012 |
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Hawaii's Future: California Solar Power Adds $1.3B to Non-Users' Costs
By Selected News Articles @ 3:19 PM :: 7009 Views :: Energy, National News, Cost of Living
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Pacific Gas & Electric, the state's biggest utility, will pass on about $700 million in annual costs to people without solar systems ....
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Tuesday, December 18, 2012 |
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Anti-Mafia Police Seize More Property Tied to Hawaii Windfarm Developer
By Andrew Walden @ 3:02 AM :: 11112 Views :: Energy, World News
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Why is this not news in Hawaii? Because First Wind’s local partner is Kamehameha Schools....
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Friday, December 14, 2012 |
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SunRun, SolarCity: Hawaii Solar Installers Subpoenaed
By News Release @ 12:56 PM :: 8332 Views :: Energy, Ethics
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While firms can install solar panels for roughly $5 per watt of energy and make a comfortable profit, some firms were charging as much as $7 and $8 per watt….
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Friday, December 14, 2012 |
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Green Schools That Aren’t Very Green
By NCPA @ 1:25 AM :: 5409 Views :: Education K-12, Energy, National News
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... Washington Middle School in Olympia, Wash., [was] projected to use 28% less energy. The school consumed 19% more energy ....
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Thursday, December 13, 2012 |
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Gushing about America's Energy Future
By NCPA @ 9:48 AM :: 4279 Views :: Energy, National News
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...the United States would gain significant geopolitical advantages. For example, it would lower the influence of the Middle East. In addition, the United States would be in a position to challenge Russia's influence in Europe....
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012 |
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Sierra Club Sues, Demands DoTax Continue to Defy Legislature, Give Money to Solar Scammers
By News Release @ 10:45 PM :: 6787 Views :: Energy, Environment
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...the Sierra Club, represented by Earthjustice, filed a legal challenge in state circuit court to the Hawai‘i Department of Taxation’s recent decision to cut back on tax credits....
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Saturday, December 8, 2012 |
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Earful: HECO Community Meeting Set for Molokai
By News Release @ 2:11 AM :: 4471 Views :: Energy
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· INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLANNING MEETING
· DEC 13, 2012 from 5 - 7 PM
· Mitchell Pauole Community Center, Kaunakakai
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Friday, December 7, 2012 |
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Renewable Fuel Standard Costs Chain Restaurants Billions Annually
By NCPA @ 2:43 PM :: 5036 Views :: Energy, Small Business
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PricewaterhouseCoopers estimates the impact of the federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) on the chain restaurant industry....
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Thursday, December 6, 2012 |
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Hawaii 2013: State, Federal Taxes to Top 50%
By Selected News Articles @ 12:33 PM :: 12626 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, Taxes
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Taxes on wages, dividends, interest, and partnership/sole proprietor income would exceed 50 percent only in Hawaii, California, and New York City….
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Friday, November 30, 2012 |
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NOAA Proposes Listing 66 Coral Species as Endangered or Threatened
By News Release @ 8:06 PM :: 6389 Views :: Energy, Environment
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...proposal to list 66 species of corals under the Endangered Species Act....
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Friday, November 30, 2012 |
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DoE School Bus Report: "Every Aspect Needs Systemic Change"
By News Release @ 7:24 PM :: 6198 Views :: Energy, Environment
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This review has found the entire student transportation services program to be in need of systemic change.
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Friday, November 30, 2012 |
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First, Third Circuit Judges Petition for Retention
By News Release @ 6:33 PM :: 6212 Views :: Energy, Environment
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- Honorable Harry P. Freitas as District Court Judge, Third Circuit-term expires on May 31, 2013
- Honorable Lloyd X. Van De Car as District Family Court Judge, Third Circuit-term expires on May 31, 2013
- Honorable Rhonda A. Nishimura as Circuit Court Judge, First Circuit-term expires on June 19, 2013
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Friday, November 30, 2012 |
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JSC Nominates Five to First Circuit
By News Release @ 6:29 PM :: 8912 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Governor Abercrombie has 30 days from his receipt of the list today to make his appointment.
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Thursday, November 29, 2012 |
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Health Insurance: Hawaii 2nd Most Monopolized
By News Release @ 9:00 PM :: 8073 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Among the 50 states, the top 10 least competitive commercial health insurance markets are in: 1. Alabama, 2. Hawaii, 3. Michigan....
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Thursday, November 29, 2012 |
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Governor Releases $3.7 Million for Hilo Medical Center
By News Release @ 8:46 PM :: 8766 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Energy, Environment
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... $3.7 million for capital improvement projects (CIPs) at Hilo Medical Center ....
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Thursday, November 29, 2012 |
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Marriage: The Wisdom of Upholding Tradition
By Heritage Foundation @ 7:54 PM :: 6961 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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The U.S. Supreme Court decides next week whether to hear challenges to laws defining marriage as the conjugal union of a man and a woman....
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Thursday, November 29, 2012 |
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Hawaii: One Third of Young Adults Live With Mom
By News Release @ 4:14 PM :: 6149 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Census Bureau Reports More Adults Living in Shared Households, More Receiving Food Stamps, Public Assistance Unchanged....
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Thursday, November 29, 2012 |
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Matson to Hike Container Fees $225
By News Release @ 3:00 AM :: 6031 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Matson estimates the combined increase of the rate adjustment and terminal handling charge will result in shipping costs rising by an average of 5.6 percent.
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Thursday, November 29, 2012 |
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Leeward HSTA Proposes 'Quality Teacher in Every Classroom Act'
By News Release @ 1:38 AM :: 8615 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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A Quality Teacher in Every Classroom was approved by Leeward HSTA to be shared with the HSTA board on Saturday....
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Thursday, November 29, 2012 |
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DOE Releases Two-Year Race to the Top Performance Report, Okabe Complains
By News Release @ 12:23 AM :: 7751 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Hawaii has completed more than 90 percent of its RTTT grant deliverables in the past 24 months....
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012 |
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Abercrombie's Experts Announce 'Expectations' for Children's Behavior
By News Release @ 11:48 PM :: 5629 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The Executive Office on Early Learning released new research-based standards, which identify the expectations of knowledge and behavior for children from birth up through kindergarten entry....
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012 |
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Hawaii Most Expensive Homes in Nation
By News Release @ 6:19 PM :: 9116 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Survey of four-bedroom, two-bathroom homes covers 72,000 properties in 2,500 U.S. Markets....
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012 |
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Hawaii Hospitals Ranked: Only Queens is Grade 'A'
By News Release @ 6:14 PM :: 7500 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The Hospital Safety Score is an A, B, C, D, or F letter grade reflecting how safe hospitals are for patients.
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012 |
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VIDEO: Maui, Kauai, Molokai, Oahu, Hilo Teachers Protest
By Video @ 3:51 PM :: 6078 Views :: Energy, Environment
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...and HSTA members at over 36 schools plan 'Work to Rule' protests for Thursday....
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012 |
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Obituary: Richard A Coons
By Selected News Articles @ 3:36 AM :: 9775 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Services will be held at Waialae Baptist Church on Sat., Dec. 15....
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012 |
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Governor Releases $44 Million for Projects Statewide
By News Release @ 9:09 PM :: 6049 Views :: Energy, Environment
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...Abercrombie today announced the release of more than $44 million for various capital improvement projects (CIPs) statewide, including public schools, health facilities, transportation infrastructure and more....
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012 |
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JSC Nominates Six for Oahu Family Court
By News Release @ 8:45 PM :: 8137 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Chief Justice Recktenwald has 30 days from his receipt of the list today to make his appointment.
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012 |
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Election 'Fiasco': Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Threatened
By Andrew Walden @ 8:14 PM :: 7735 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Archer told commissioners that if the commission steps up, the lawsuit may not be necessary.
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012 |
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Hawaiian Electric Seeks Public Comment on ‘Integrated Resource Planning’
By Selected News Articles @ 5:59 PM :: 14603 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Kauai County, DHHL, Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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...providing safe and reliable utility service at a reasonable cost, through the development of Resource Plans and Scenarios....
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012 |
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Watchdog Report: Humane Society of the United States Shortchanges Hawaii Pet Shelters
By News Release @ 1:13 PM :: 8396 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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...HSUS did not provide grants to any Hawaii shelters and rescues in 2011 to support pet sheltering....
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012 |
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Hawaii Supports Operation Outreach Afghanistan
By News Release @ 12:34 PM :: 6371 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Operation Outreach Afghanistan, a group of volunteers including both military and civilians who are spend their time helping improve the lives of Afghanistan's children....
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012 |
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$1536: Hawaii Average Mortgage Payments Second in Nation
By News Release @ 11:58 AM :: 10580 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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... rankings of the fifty U.S. states according to average monthly mortgage payment and provides the average monthly mortgage payment ....
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Monday, November 26, 2012 |
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Abercrombie: Nago's Incompetence Gives Me Excuse to Push for 100% Vote-by-Mail Elections
By News Release @ 9:34 PM :: 6658 Views :: Energy, Environment
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“This January, I will be proposing as part of my legislative package a measure to move our state toward 100 percent mail-in voting."
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Monday, November 26, 2012 |
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Animal Liberation Nuts: Aquarium Trade a 'Dark Hobby', Aila Must Go
By News Release @ 8:33 PM :: 6424 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Hawaii’s Director of Natural Resources should not be an aquarium collector. Nor should reef species be sacrificed to support any amusement industry, including sales of tanks, stands, lights, tickets, or decorative trinkets.
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Sunday, November 25, 2012 |
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California Voters Reject GMO Labeling Scheme
By Selected News Articles @ 6:06 PM :: 6492 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Hounded by Luddites, the Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai County Councils have voted to demand GMO food labeling but in California the forces of ignorance and superstition were beaten back as Prop 37 GMO labeling was defeated 53-47% on the November ballot....
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Sunday, November 25, 2012 |
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Going Over the Cliff Will Mean Tax Increases
By Lowell L Kalapa @ 5:28 AM :: 6161 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Now that everyone is talking about the fiscal cliff that looms as the new year approaches, some are asking what sort of changes will occur on the tax landscape.
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Saturday, November 24, 2012 |
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Sen Josh Green: Doctors Need Florida Pill Mill Company to Survive Financially
By Andrew Walden @ 8:03 PM :: 11732 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Energy, Environment
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I am humbled to try and get everyone access to healthcare in a fair and timely way in Hawaii and that is all my letter to the city of Honolulu was about....
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