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• Only in Pahoa

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  Posted in Entertainment, Pahoa, Unexplained Phenomenon Tagged: Interesting Truck [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 10:25am EST
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• Six Big Island Public Schools Recognized at Board Community Meeting Last Night

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  From Twitter: Six Big Island public schools recognized at Board community meeting last night. Here are the photos: http://bit.ly/5uYWTL less than 20 seconds ago from web From the Hawaii Board of Education Blog: The Board of Education, at its community meeting in Kona last night, recognized six Big Island public schools for staying [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 7:06am EST
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• Matson’s 2010 Westbound Hawaii Service Rates to Increase by $120 per Container

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  Media Release: Matson Navigation Company announced today that it will raise its rates for the company’s Hawaii service by $120 per westbound container and $60 per eastbound container, effective January 3, 2010. Matson estimates that this increase will raise rates by an average of 3.8 percent. The increase will be filed [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 6:39am EST
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• What’s a Charrette?

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  Bill Lennertz, Executive Director of the National Charrette Institute, explains what charrettes are all about and the value they bring to community planning. Posted in Announcements, Kona Tagged: Charrette [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 6:20am EST
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• $35 Million Ane Keohokalole Highway Funded

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  Media Release: The Federal Highways Administration and the Hawaii State Department of Transportation have authorized Hawaii County to build the Ane Keohokalole Highway using $35 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Hawaii County now has five years to complete the initial phase of  what is also referred to as the [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 6:35pm EST
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• Punatic Cyber Cafe Closing – Big Auction Saturday

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  The Punatic Cyber Cafe is closing its doors and will be auctioning EVERYTHING off in the premise this Saturday beginning at 10:00 am. 40 + Computers, 6 laptops, 10 printers, networking gear, all the parts and accessories you can imagine. Chairs, tables, furniture, sofa, counter bars, workstations. 1000 DVD’s, 1000 +Books, household items, [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 12:32pm EST
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• County of Hawaii Offers Free Holiday Shared Ride Taxi Coupons to Stop Drunk Driving

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  Media Release: County Motorists are strongly urged to avoid getting behind the wheel after drinking alcohol this holiday season. Hawai‘i County is bringing back its free Holiday Shared Ride Taxi program this year to make our Big Island roads safer. Now through January 1, 2010, selected establishments in East and West Hawai‘i will [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 10:57am EST
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• Butt Ugly’s Cousin? Caught on Video!

  —Damon Tucker's Weblog

  I was first visited by “Butt Ugly” (Bipalium Kwense) back in December of last year when I blogged “Just Butt Ugly or Bipalium Kwense“. The worm looked like this: He returned a visit to me a few times after in a few different sizes as you can see here and here. Well today [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 8:12am EST
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• When Pele Burps

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  This is what she looks like: Posted in Big Island, Environment Tagged: Halemaumau Explosion, Pele [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 7:29am EST
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• University of Hawaii at Hilo Begins Search for New Chancellor

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  Media Release: University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo has announced it will begin its search for a new chancellor.  Chancellor Rose Tseng has led the campus since 1998 and will step down at the conclusion of her term of appointment on June 30, 2010.  During her tenure, Chancellor Tseng has increased enrollment, [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 7:12am EST
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• Kender Energy Signs Hawaiian Distributor for Its Solar Technology

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  Media Release: Kender Energy Inc. today announced that it has signed a Distribution Agreement with Kahalehoe Solar Inc. in Waianae, Hawaii. In Hawaii, 1 in 3 homes have solar water heating systems and the state offers one of the most generous incentive packages to convert to Solar Energy with incentives of over [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 2:35am EST
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• eBay Founder Pierre Omidyar Starting Online Paper in Hawaii

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  Well the buzz has been out for a few days now that eBay founder Pierre Omidyar is going to be starting up an online newspaper geared towards the Hawaii audience. Of course I applied for the position of “Editor” for this new online start up, however, I also encourage others to [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 7:10pm EST
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• Bees Get Bronze

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  Number of comments: 2
  One thing cool about playing sports when I was growing up was receiving trophies. I still have a few of my trophies around somewhere and they still mean something to me to this day. Yesterday, my son got his second trophy! Posted in Announcements, Kids, Sports Tagged: AYSO, Kids Sports [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 11:15am EST
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• Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events in Hilo and Kona

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  Media Release: The County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management will be conducting Household Hazardous Waste Collections events at its Hilo and Kailua-Kona Recycling & Solid Waste Transfer Stations in December. The Hilo HHW Collections Event will be held on Saturday, December 5; and the Kailua-Kona HHW Collection Event will be held [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 7:20am EST
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• 8th Annual Hawaii Ukulele Guild Exhibition and Conference

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  On November 21, 2009, the Hawaii Ukulele Guild held its 8th annual Conference and Exhibition. Mike Chock, founder of the guild, and Doug Long, a committee member, walk us through the exhibition showing us some of the beautiful ukulele produced by the members. Posted in Announcements, Entertainment, Hawaiian, Oahu Tagged: [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 5:16am EST
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• Who, Where or What is the Hawaii County “Traffic Safety Council” as Mandated

  —Damon Tucker's Weblog

  I sent the following email of to State Transportation Director Jiro Sumada: Dear Mr. Jiro Sumada, I was curious who is on the Big Island County Traffic Safety Council or if one has even been implemented as required by law. See page 15 of the 2010 Highway Safety Plan: The Governors of all states [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 4:40am EST
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• Sunday Skink

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  Posted in Environment Tagged: Hawaiian Lizard, Skink [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 2:00am EST
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• ALL UH Manoa Students to be Charged $20.00 Per Semester “Bus Fees”

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  Number of comments: 1
  I don’t think this is right to charge ALL students $20.00 per semester to have a certain percentage of the students be able to ride the bus for free. What about students who drive their own cars?  What about students who live on campus in the dorms. This “Fee” is another money [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 4:06pm EST
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• SAVE OUR SCHOOLS HAWAII… The Videos

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  Posted in Education, Hawaii, Kids, State Affairs Tagged: Furlough Fridays, Save Our Schools Hawaii [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 1:18pm EST
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• A Message to Prosecuting Attorney Jay Kimura

  —Damon Tucker's Weblog

  Mr. Jay Kimura, Prosecuting Attorney for Hawaii County has a budget of 9 million dollars to prosecute and convict Hawaii residents. He’s continuing to use public funds to prosecute cases which are defined as ‘adult personal use’, involving 24 or fewer plants and 24 or fewer ounces on private property. [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 8:04am EST
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• Stinging Bees Invade Shipman Park One Last Time

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  Media Release: Today, the Puna Green Stinging Bees will be invading Shipman Park for the final time this season. I’d like to say congrats to this fine group of Stinging Bees: Posted in Entertainment, Kids, Puna, Sports Tagged: AYSO Soccer, Puna Stinging Bees [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 2:36am EST
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• Police Catch Kona Crime Spree Suspect

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  Media Release: Big Island police have arrested a 19-year-old Kona man for 17 offenses in connection with a series of crimes in the Kailua-Kona area during October and November. Detectives in the Area II Criminal Investigations Section have confirmed that between October 14 and November 14, Justin M. J. Gryde was responsible [...]
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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 12:09pm EST
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• Friday Photo – Angry

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  Seen on the wall outside of the old county building. I wonder why there might be folks that are angry at the county? LOL! Posted in Blogs [...]
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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 11:37am EST
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• 7th Annual Ben Franklin Holiday Craft Fair

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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 11:20am EST
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• Temporary Road Closure on Kilaha Street Next Tuesday

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  Media Release: The staff of the Department of Parks and Recreation will be removing a large tree at Ainaola Park on Tuesday, November 24, which requires a temporary road closure on Kilaha Street between Kilaha Place and Maunakai Street beginning 8 a.m. until approximately 2 p.m. The Department of Parks and Recreation [...]
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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 8:28am EST
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• What Are You Thinking McDonalds?

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  Number of comments: 3
  So I go into McDonalds the other day and pick up a “Happy Meal” for my son. I see the toy in the package and I tell my son he can’t open it until he gets home. We get home and open it…  and it’s this: It’s a little taser looking thing [...]
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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 7:10am EST
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• 3.0 Earthquake Just Shakes Kalapana

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  A minor earthquake occurred at 9:34:31 PM (HST) on Thursday, November 19, 2009 . The magnitude 3.0 event occurred 6 km (4 miles) S of Kalapana. The hypocentral depth is 42 km (26 miles). More Here Posted in Environment, Puna, Unexplained Phenomenon Tagged: 3.0 Earthquake, Kalapana [...]
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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 4:59pm EST
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• 5 New Jets Arrive at Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor

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  Number of comments: 2
  Media Release: Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor’s aircraft collection received a major boost yesterday and today, November 18 and 19, when it received five of the most famous jets from the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. Donated by the Hawaii Air National Guard (HIANG) and the USAF Museum, the five aircraft now [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 1:59pm EST
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• Hilo Entomologist Working to Thwart the Stinging Caterpillar

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  Number of comments: 1
  This is cool as Mr. Jang was one of my wife’s co-workers at one time and if you have ever been stung by one of these buggahs… you know it hurts like hell: …That’s why Jang, who’s at the U.S. Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center in Hilo, Hawaii, is working with [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 11:01am EST
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• Nothing Better then Free Ad Space

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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 9:52am EST
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• Puʻukoholā Heiau, Kaloko-Honokōhau, Puʻuhonua o Honaunau, and the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail

  —Damon Tucker's Weblog

  …series on the National Parks of the Pacific, this :60 interstitial was created for PBS Hawaii to air in conjunction with the Ken Burns series, “The National Parks: Americaʻs Best Idea.” This piece features the four parks on the West side of Hawaii Island: Puʻukoholā Heiau, Kaloko-Honokōhau, Puʻuhonua o Honaunau, [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 4:35am EST
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• New Candidate Pops up in the District 5 Council Race

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  As I’ve said before… this is going to be one weird election season. I won’t allow my self to be pawned off to any politicians this year but I will bring notice to new folks that decide to enter the race. It looks like Puna resident Loren Baker is jumping into the [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 4:43pm EST
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• New Recycling and Transfer Stations Hours… The Survey

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  The Department of Environmental Management has finalized a change to the operating hours and days at County of Hawai`i Solid Waste Recycling and Transfer Stations (also known as (a.k.a.) convenience centers or transfer stations) beginning December 1, 2009. The county is also asking folks to take a survey and “Talk Story” [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 12:27pm EST
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• Pictures With Santa to Help the Hawaii Island Food Basket

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  Media Release: Naughty or nice, visitors or residents, all the keiki have plenty of time to see Santa Claus in person and have their picture taken with him in The Studio at Queens’ MarketPlace. Free photos kick off the holiday season for one day only Friday, November 27 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon. [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 11:03am EST
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• UH Hilo to Host Presentation on Homeless Issue

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  UH News: The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo launches the first in a series of research presentations by university faculty with a free, public discussion on the homeless issue. The presentation, entitled “Homelessness in Hawaiʻi,” will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. on Friday, November 20, in UCB 127. Dr. Todd Belt, associate [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 7:09am EST
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• I Want These!

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  Number of comments: 2
   Posted in Entertainment, Hawaii, Hawaiian Tagged: Nike SB Hawaii [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 6:05am EST
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• Wordless Wednesday: 350+ Lau Lau

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  Number of comments: 1
  Yes… I was quite busy yesterday as a few of us worked 14 hours straight 250 Lau Lau’s into the Steamer tonight… another 125 + tomorrow. Posted in Food & Drink, Hawaiian, Sustainable Living Tagged: Lau Lau, Wordless Wednesday [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 4:00am EST
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• Pahoa Home Featured in New York Times Great Homes and Destinations

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  This is kind of some cool exposure for Pahoa in the New York Times today, even if it was probably auto generated by the NY Times via some sort of IP feed pick up. ...The cabin is octagonal, centered on a living room with vaulted, skylighted ceilings. Most of the wood [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 7:12pm EST
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• Sydney Singer: “Should Vaccinations Be Mandatory in Hawaii?”

  —Damon Tucker's Weblog

  On Wednesday, November 18, the Hawaii County Council will again consider Resolution 237-09, providing exemptions from vaccinations. At the core of this resolution opposing mandatory vaccinations is a deep sense of distrust — distrust of Federal and State governments that may want to impose their will on the public, as [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 5:53pm EST
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• Hawaii Wildlife Center Update

  —Damon Tucker's Weblog

  Media Release: Construction at the Hawai‘i Wildlife Center (HWC) is progressing along with continued fundraising efforts to insure project completion. The Center’s foundation was recently poured following installation of plumbing and wastewater systems. Framing begins next and will be followed by roofing and siding, all planned for completion before the end of [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 10:13am EST
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• District 5 Office Will be Moving Dec 1st

  —Damon Tucker's Weblog

  County Council vice chair Emily I. Naeole-Beason announced today that she is moving into restrictive quarters in order to save money for the County.  She is moving into the Pahoa Election office at the Malama Market Place in Pahoa.  According to vice chair Naeole-Beason, the Election Office is being closed [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 10:05am EST
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• China Joins Thirty Meter Telescope Project

  —Damon Tucker's Weblog

  Media Release: The National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (NAOC) has joined the Thirty Meter Telescope Project (TMT). As an Observer, China will participate in planning the development of what will be the world’s most advanced and capable astronomical observatory. “The TMT is delighted to take this exciting new [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 1:43am EST
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• How Cool is This… Damon Tucker: Featured Blogger

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  Number of comments: 2
  I’m not gonna beat around the bush… I’m blushing a bit that Social Media extraordinaire Jasmine Guevara featured me as her first “Featured Blogger” on her site “Community Connect“. I met Jasmine through Twitter for her love of coffee… as you can tell by her Twitter “Alias” @coffee tweets. I later bumped [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 5:57pm EST
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• Mayor, Council, Departments Move to New County Building

  —Damon Tucker's Weblog

  From the Mayors Office: The Office of the Mayor, Hawai‘i County Council, Office of the County Clerk and six County departments are moving into the newly renovated Hawai‘i County Building at 25 Aupuni Street this week. The County building has been out of commission for normal County services since 2006 when the [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 1:33pm EST
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• Ni Hao China… Governor Lingle Makes Big Announcement

  —Damon Tucker's Weblog

  Posted in Announcements, Hawaii, Lingle, National Affairs, Something New?, State Affairs, Tourism Tagged: Goveror Lingle, Hawaii and China [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 9:27am EST
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• BJ Penn in the Olympics, Why Not… St. Pierre is Thinking of It

  —Damon Tucker's Weblog

  Number of comments: 1
  So George St. Pierre has announced that he’s thinking about turning out for the Canadian National Wrestling Team for the 2012 Olympics. I’d love to see BJ Penn turn out for US Judo team for the 2012 Olympics. Let’s take a look back at what he did when he was younger in [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 8:11am EST
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• New Farmers Market to Open in Upper Puna

  —Damon Tucker's Weblog

  Media Release: Plans are underway to establish a new farmer’s market in Mountain View at the Hilo Coffee Mill on Saturdays. The new “Market at the Mill” will be held at the Hilo Coffee Mill farm and is scheduled to start Sat., Dec. 5, 2009 — a significant convenience for local residents [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 4:28am EST
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• Rescued Couple on CBS The Early Show

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  Number of comments: 1
  Yesterday I reported about the Seattle couple that was rescued by the Coast Guard and the Cruise Ship off of Hawaii. This morning they were interviewed by CBS The Early Show from the television studios in Honolulu. Posted in Announcements, Hawaii, Military, Security, Television, Transportation Tagged: Brandy Meisner, Christopher Miller, Golden Princess [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 4:13am EST
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• Aqua Hotels and Resorts to Manage 17th Hawaii Hotel

  —Damon Tucker's Weblog

  Note from a Sponsor: Aqua Hotels & Resorts will manage the Maile Sky Court Hotel in Waikiki beginning Dec. 1. The addition of Maile Sky Court grows Aqua’s Waikiki inventory to 14 hotels and its overall portfolio to 17 properties on Oahu, Kauai, Maui and Molokai… More Here Aqua to Manage 17th Hawaii [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 3:33am EST
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• Survey Says… Find the Demographics of Your Audience

  —Damon Tucker's Weblog

  I noticed that both the Kona Blog and My Hawaiian Home are running surveys right now to figure out their demographics of their audiences. I posted a survey like these more then a year ago entitled “Survey Says” and I’m not sure how much it really helped me define my audience… [...]
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  Posted: November 15, 2009, 11:35am EST
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