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Friday, February 3, 2012 |
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Hawaii Republicans Meeting to Select State Convention Delegates
By Selected News Articles @ 11:43 PM :: 4390 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Hawaii Republicans are meeting to select delegates for the upcoming State GOP Convention May 12 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Honolulu.
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Friday, February 3, 2012 |
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Health Care: Top 1% a Moving Target
By John Goodman @ 10:21 PM :: 5516 Views :: National News, Ethics
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...a small number of people spend most of the health care dollars. True. But the small number this year are not the same people as the small number last year, or the year before....
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Friday, February 3, 2012 |
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Will HHSC Set Up Abortion Clinic on Kauai?
By News Release @ 9:54 PM :: 10252 Views :: Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Energy, Environment
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The Board of Directors for Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, which operates the hospital, has scheduled a meeting on Tuesday, February 21 at 6:00pm to discuss the clinic.
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Friday, February 3, 2012 |
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Civil Beat Vanishes from Internet
By Andrew Walden @ 9:25 PM :: 6572 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The Hawaii news and opinion site, Civil Beat, was offline February 2-4.
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Friday, February 3, 2012 |
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Transcript: Maine PUC Rips Hawaii's Largest Windfarm Developer
By Selected News Articles @ 9:01 PM :: 6386 Views :: National News, Ethics
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Hint to Hawaii: This is what happens when a PUC actually represents the consumers ....
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Friday, February 3, 2012 |
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Hawaii: First Anti-Gun Bill Out of the 2012 Legislative Chute
By News Release @ 6:30 PM :: 5985 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Senate Bill 2975 is slated to be heard in the Senate Public Safety, Government Operations and Military Affairs Committee (PGM) on Thursday, February 9th at 2:45 p.m. in conference room 224.
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Friday, February 3, 2012 |
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Heritage: Job Growth Should Be Stronger
By Heritage Foundation @ 1:27 PM :: 4666 Views :: National News, Ethics
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The Obama Administration and the nation have cause to breathe a sign of relief as today’s monthly jobs report shows 243,000 jobs were created in January....
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Friday, February 3, 2012 |
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New Lingle Advert -- Bipartisanship: It's in Hawaii's Best Interest
By Video @ 3:42 AM :: 5388 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Former Hawaii Governor and current U.S. Senate candidate Linda Lingle released today a new video spot highlighting her commitment to bipartisanship.
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Thursday, February 2, 2012 |
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Obamacare's Latest Victim Is Religious Freedom
By Heritage Foundation @ 10:14 AM :: 4329 Views :: National News, Ethics
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... the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty has already filed a lawsuit on behalf of an interdenominational Christian college that objects to providing abortion ....
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Thursday, February 2, 2012 |
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Abercrombie Appoints New DAGS Comptroller
By News Release @ 3:57 AM :: 5392 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Governor Neil Abercrombie today announced the appointment of Dean Seki as State Comptroller to the Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS)....
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Thursday, February 2, 2012 |
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State Launches Internet Speed Test Site
By News Release @ 3:54 AM :: 5783 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Participants Will Aid in Hawai'i’s Broadband Initiative ....
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Thursday, February 2, 2012 |
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Epic Ohana Foster Care Expands to East Hawaii Island
By News Release @ 3:38 AM :: 7624 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill
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Hilo, HI—Epic ‘Ohana, Inc. today announced the expansion of The Hawaii Youth Opportunities Initiative (HYOI), formed to improve outcomes for young people who age out of the foster care system....
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Thursday, February 2, 2012 |
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HB2318: Support Veteran-Owned Businesses
By News Release @ 3:30 AM :: 5275 Views :: Energy, Environment
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WHAT: HB 2318
Where and When: Thursday, February 02, 2012 Room 309 9:00 A.M.
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Thursday, February 2, 2012 |
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Full Text: Judiciary Testifies on 21 Bills
By News Release @ 3:17 AM :: 5515 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The Judiciary submitted the following testimony to the 2012 Legislature....
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012 |
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VIDEO: Hirono Blames Bush, Claims Case and Lingle are Bush
By Video @ 7:11 PM :: 6800 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Rep. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) is up with her first ad in her Senate race, and seeks to tie both her primary and general election opponents to former President George W. Bush.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012 |
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Politico: Hawaii Senate Race ‘Could Offer Biggest Surprise’
By Selected News Articles @ 6:27 PM :: 7133 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Evidence is mounting that the Aloha State could offer the biggest surprise of the cycle. Former Gov. Linda Lingle flexed her fundraising muscles with a $1.7 million quarter....
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012 |
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Obama Green Jobs Program Faces Further Investigation
By NCPA @ 5:56 PM :: 3800 Views :: National News, Ethics
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$500 million in green job training grants placed just 10 percent of trainees in jobs ....
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012 |
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Ed Case: Dear Mazie, Lets Set Up Debates Excluding Lingle
By Ed Case @ 5:29 PM :: 5413 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Ed Case renews his debate challenge to Mazie Hirono ....
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012 |
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CBO: Federal Workers Paid More than Private Sector
By Heritage Foundation @ 5:10 PM :: 4325 Views :: National News, Ethics
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According to a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report released this week, federal workers are paid higher than their private-sector counterparts.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012 |
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'School Quality Survey' seeks parent’s feedback
By News Release @ 4:41 PM :: 5226 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Beginning in February, schools will mail or ask students to bring the surveys home. Parents whose children are enrolled in grades 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 11 will be asked to complete the survey and return it to the school in a prepaid envelope by no later than March 30.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012 |
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Registration Begins for 2012-2013 Kindergarten and Junior K in February
By News Release @ 4:29 PM :: 6584 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Children who will be five years old on or before August 1, 2012, may enroll in regular kindergarten, while children who reach five years of age between August 2 and December 31 may enroll in junior kindergarten. Kindergarten is not mandatory in Hawaii.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012 |
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Gallup: Obama Approval Plummets in Hawaii, Down to 56.1%
By Selected News Articles @ 1:32 PM :: 7461 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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The greatest one year decline in Obama's approval rating is the 9.8% drop from 65.9% to 56.1% in Hawaii....
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012 |
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UPDATE: Snake Bill Now HB1943
By News Release @ 12:34 PM :: 6935 Views :: Energy, Environment
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... the state Department of Agriculture has allowed the brown tree snake program lapse. The dogs used for cargo inspections were actually given away ....
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012 |
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POLITICO: Ron Paul Expects to be a Top Finisher in Hawaii
By Selected News Articles @ 12:24 PM :: 6697 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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“We will be spending time in the caucus states.” -- Ron Paul
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012 |
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Romney Wins Florida With 46%
By Selected News Articles @ 4:36 AM :: 4042 Views :: National News, Ethics
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6,796 of 6,796 Precincts Reporting....
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012 |
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ALEC: Hawaii Ranks C+ in Education Reform
By NCPA @ 4:04 PM :: 6964 Views :: Education K-12, Hawaii Statistics
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The akamai reader will note that ALEC's ranking relies heavily on the DoE's adoption of high academic standards....
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012 |
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“Concerning Public Lands” 14 Executive Orders Suddenly Appear on Abercrombie Website
By Andrew Walden @ 3:55 PM :: 9685 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Land Use
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Fourteen Executive Orders, dated between August and December of last year have suddenly appeared on the official website of Governor Neil Abercrombie....
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012 |
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Abercrombie Appoints Barbara Yamashita as DHS Deputy Director
By News Release @ 3:44 PM :: 7036 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Health Care
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She fills the vacancy left by Pankaj Bhanot, who returned to his previous position as chief administrator of the DHS Benefit, Employment and Support Services Division ....
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012 |
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When "Being Green" Means Favoring the Rich
By NCPA @ 3:02 PM :: 4220 Views :: Energy, Environment
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So far, however, the environmental agenda has overwhelmingly favored the 1 percent....
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012 |
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Obama to Catholics: ‘To Hell With You’ -- Bishop
By Selected News Articles @ 2:54 PM :: 6978 Views :: Life, Religion
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It is really hard to believe that it happened. It comes like a slap in the face. The Obama administration has just told the Catholics of the United States, “To Hell with you!” There is no other way to put it....
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012 |
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Republicans for Environmental Protection Salutes Rep Cynthia Thielen
By News Release @ 2:21 PM :: 6191 Views :: Environment, Republican Party
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This grassroots environmental organization consists of a membership representing all 50 states. This is the first time one of the members has been spotlighted in "The Green Elephant".
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012 |
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A Higher Education Revolution
By Heritage Foundation @ 11:23 AM :: 5079 Views :: Higher Education
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...college costs have increased 439 since 1985, despite a 475 percent increase in federal subsidies such as Pell Grants. In other words, more federal funding hasn't decreased the cost of attending college....
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Monday, January 30, 2012 |
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HTA: Visitor Industry Showed Strong Growth in 2011
By News Release @ 8:42 PM :: 5735 Views :: Tourism
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The month of December 2011 reached $1.298 billion in visitor spending, the highest single month on record.
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Monday, January 30, 2012 |
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Honolulu Habitat for Humanity Hosting Informational Meetings
By News Release @ 8:21 PM :: 6525 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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Honolulu Habitat for Humanity invites everyone to upcoming informational meetings, especially families who are interested in applying for a simple, decent Habitat home....
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Monday, January 30, 2012 |
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Soros May Benefit From White House’s Natural Gas Proposal
By Heritage Foundation @ 7:49 PM :: 5826 Views :: National News, Ethics
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George Soros, a billionaire investor and major backer of President Obama, stands to reap a windfall from legislation promoting natural gas-powered vehicles. The White House unveiled a proposal on Thursday that would do just that....
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Monday, January 30, 2012 |
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Natural Gas to Gasoline: A firm claims to have a cheaper way to harness natural gas
By Selected News Articles @ 4:26 PM :: 7681 Views :: Energy
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Hall says that a Fischer-Tropsch plant is lucky to produce a barrel of gasoline for $35 but that a much smaller Synfuels refinery could produce the same barrel for $25.
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Monday, January 30, 2012 |
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Tesoro? With Cash in Hand, Chevron Considers Options
By Selected News Articles @ 1:19 PM :: 7833 Views :: Energy
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Abercrombie has threatened to oppose any Chevron purchase because he has suddenly become worried about monopoly....
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Monday, January 30, 2012 |
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Hawaii Congressional Delegation: How They Voted January 30
By Congress.org @ 12:08 PM :: 9278 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Upcoming Congressional Bills
- Senate: Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act of 2012
- House: Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act of 2011
- House: Pro-Growth Budgeting Act of 2011
- House: Baseline Reform Act of 2011
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Monday, January 30, 2012 |
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Right to Work Heads to Indiana
By Heritage Foundation @ 11:56 AM :: 4572 Views :: Labor
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In 22 states in the Union, workers have the freedom under "Right-to-Work" laws to decide whether or not to pay union dues, and now Indiana is poised to become 23rd ....
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Monday, January 30, 2012 |
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Heritage Foundation to Tour Honolulu, Laie, Kona, Hilo Jan 31-Feb 2
By Andrew Walden @ 6:35 AM :: 11451 Views :: TEA Party
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...a panel discussion focusing on winning school choice in environments where the political landscape is not dominated by conservative voters....
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Sunday, January 29, 2012 |
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“I hope you die of Lupus”: Could Rep Joey Manahan be Convicted with his own Cyber Harassment law?
By Andrew Walden @ 6:38 PM :: 6711 Views :: Energy, Environment
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a reader draws our attention to some 2010 online comments allegedly by HB2288 co-sponsor Rep Joey Manahan....
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Sunday, January 29, 2012 |
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HB2756: Lifts all Land Use Restrictions Within 1/4 mile of Bus Transit Center or Rail Station
By News Release @ 5:52 PM :: 4927 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Kailua and Kaneohe are implementing a bus transit center, and this bill would abolish all land use controls and building codes within a quarter-mile of the transit center....
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Sunday, January 29, 2012 |
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KOS: The Curiously Conservative and Nepotistic Network of Tulsi Gabbard
By Selected News Articles @ 3:23 PM :: 9522 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Progressives continue to panic over Gabbard candidacy ....
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Sunday, January 29, 2012 |
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"The Haoles are with us" -- Occupy Kauai Working to Take Over KIUC
By Selected News Articles @ 2:34 PM :: 10995 Views :: Energy
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Toni is confident she can survive a crisis because she already barters for food, shelter and chelation therapy....
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Sunday, January 29, 2012 |
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FHA Bringing Subprime Jumbo Mortgages to Hawaii
By Selected News Articles @ 12:57 PM :: 9078 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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In Honolulu there's a four-bedroom home priced at $785,000 that has views of the sun setting over the Pacific Ocean. The beaches of Waikiki are 15-minutes away. Starting this month, the property is available to buyers with a subprime credit score, limited cash reserves and a 3.5 percent down payment ....
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Sunday, January 29, 2012 |
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Stimulus: Three More Green Energy Companies Fail this Week
By Selected News Articles @ 11:56 AM :: 4683 Views :: National News, Ethics
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Earlier this week, Stimulus beneficiary Evergreen Energy bit the dust. Then, Ener1, a manufacturer of batteries for electric vehicles and recipient of Stimulus largesse, filed for bankruptcy. Amonix, Inc., a manufacturer of solar panels that received $5.9 million from the Porkulus, will cut two-thirds of its workforce....
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Sunday, January 29, 2012 |
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Scientists: Global Warming Stopped 15 years ago, Mini Ice Age Coming
By Selected News Articles @ 11:30 AM :: 7711 Views :: World News, Family
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Some people actually believe the Sun has nothing to do with the temperature....
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Sunday, January 29, 2012 |
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Undermining Economic Recovery
By Lowell L Kalapa @ 6:50 AM :: 5868 Views :: Energy, Environment
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things have not changed at the State Capitol....
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Sunday, January 29, 2012 |
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Hawaii Cacao Festival at Haleiwa January 29
By News Release @ 1:09 AM :: 7412 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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We hope to see you Sunday in Haleiwa for your 3rd Annual Cacao Festival... bring your appetites!
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Sunday, January 29, 2012 |
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Marumoto Introduces Three Bills to Deal with Eccentric Billionaire
By News Release @ 1:02 AM :: 8370 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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...these bills are in response to complaints from Kahala residents and news articles about Japanese billionaire Genshiro Kawamoto arranging marble and bronze statues across five property lots....
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