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The Mystery of Rabbit Island
Imagine an island filled only with rabbits. Okunoshima is a small island in Japan’s Inland Sea. It's called Rabbit Island because of the thousands of feral rabbits that roam the land. No one knows exactly how they got there, but since the end of World War II, the rabbits have been doing what they do best … multiplying.
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2009 Hawaii Pork Rpt. - Press Conf. PART 3
2009 Hawaii Pork Report
Press Conference
1.28/2009
Hawaii State Capitol
Grassroot Institute and CAGW Expose Waste in Hawaii Government!
Hawaii taxpayers recently paid almost $3,000 for a state employee to travel to Los Angeles for the Grammy Music Awards, according to a new report from The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii (GRIH) and premiere taxpayer watchdog group Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW). In the midst of a significant state budget shortfall, the 2009 Hawaii Pork Report reveals that bureaucrats continue to spend taxpayer dollars in questionable ways. The exposé, which is the first of its kind in the state, reveals egregious waste, abuse and mismanagement of taxpayer dollars—and gives concrete examples of overspending to policymakers looking to trim fat from state and local budgets.
Some examples of frivolous spending that are sure to raise the ire of hard-working citizens include:
•$2,829.91 for a state employee to travel to California for the Grammy Awards;
•$875,000 to reconstruct a hiking trail that is now barred from public access at a cost of an additional $50,000 a year;
•$130,000 to an artist for ceramic tiles adorning water coolers at the Hawaii Convention Center; and
•$2,400,000 for substitute custodians in public schools.
Pearl Hahn, GRIH policy analyst and lead author of the report, remarked, The only thing more shocking than the sheer amount of waste is the degree to which government officials will go to hide that waste. This report gives dozens of examples of abuse of taxpayer dollars—but there are hundreds, if not thousands, more examples waiting to be found.
The 2009 Hawaii Pork Report is the first step in bringing fiscal sanity to the Aloha State, said David Williams, Vice-President for Policy at CAGW in Washington, D.C. With an economic downturn it's important for government to get rid of unnecessary and ridiculous programs and evaluate those essential programs making government more efficient. Before taxpayers are asked for one more dime of their hard earned money, state and local governments need to rebuild the trust they've lost, he said. Establishing a website with state and local government expenditures and creating a state Grace Commission to go through every nook and cranny in the budget would help fix that broken trust.
The 2009 Hawaii Pork Report can be found at the GRIH website: grassrootinstitute.org. The mission of the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii is to promote individual liberty, free market economic principles and limited, more accountable government.
The Energy Lab at Hawai'i Preparatory Academy (HPA) - Aerial (Drone) Showcase
The Energy Lab at Hawai'i Preparatory Academy (HPA) - Aerial (Drone) Showcase
Aerial showcase of the Energy Lab at Hawai'i Preparatory Academy (HPA) created by Jack Solomon and Juan Miche Rosales using the DJI Inspire 1 Drone.
Created as part of the Drone program at HPA.
HADHC14 | Iggy in Hawaii
The Top 6 reasons Iggy wants to go to Hawaii! Make your own video to tell us why you want to go, and you could win an all expenses paid trip courtesy of Hawaiian Airlines and Outrigger Resorts to watch the Lions in the 2014 Diamond Head Classic this Christmas!
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The Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Story
Hard work, innovation and commitment to excellence are qualities that enabled Hawaiian Host, Inc. to become the successful corporation that it is today. In their desire to express their appreciation for the local community, Mr. and Mrs. Takitani established the Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation to provide scholarships to benefit the young people of our State - winners who embody the standards of quality and excellence that the Takitanis lived by.
FNN: Monsoon brings flooding into Phoenix; Update from Hawaii on Hurricane Lane
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Kona Hawaii | Manta Ray Night Dive & Manta Conservation
Featuring Keller Laros - Founder of the Manta Pacific Research Foundation. Learn about Manta Rays, the famous night dive in Kona, Hawaii and about the conservation efforts surrounding Manta Rays in the State of Hawaii.
Hawaiian Grown TV - With Aloha - Promo
Tohoku University Hospital in Sendai, Japan is the beneficiary of a fundraiser titled With Aloha on April 9 (Saturday evening from 5-9 p.m.) at the Pagoda Hotel in the Ala Moana area. Pagoda Restaurant and aio are collaborating with local businesses and community groups to raise money for the Tohoku University Hospital -Japan Relief Fund.
Sendai is in the Miyagi Prefecture of Japan, and is the largest city in the Tohoku Region. The coastal city has suffered catastrophic damage from the earthquake (9.0 magnitude) and resulting tsunami waves (up to 77 feet) on March 11. The epicenter of the quake was 45 miles east of the Oshika Peninsula of Tohoku. Since the disaster hit, Tohoku University Hospital has been providing food, medicine and comfort items to people in need from the surrounding areas.
With Aloha tickets are $50 ($60 at the door). They can be purchased online at: withaloha.org.
Twenty-four (24) restaurants are participating, including Le Bistro, Pagoda, Hukilau Honolulu, Honolulu Burger Co., Ryan's Grill, Kincaid's, Hy's Steakhouse, Nalo Farms and Murphy's Bar and Grill. Anheuser-Busch, Hawaii Nui, Better Brands, Southern Wines, Paradise Beverages and Johnson Brothers are also participating.
Brother Noland, Juke Joint 5PM, Ka'ala boys, Natural Vibes and others will be performing at the benefit. A crane-making booth, and silent auction are also planned.
KCCN (Cox Radio) will broadcast the event live.
Free parking for With Aloha will be available at Pacific Guardian Center (corner of Kapiolani and Keeaumoku).
We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the people and businesses who have come forward to help us produce 'With Aloha' for the people of Japan, said Duane Kurisu, aio chairman and CEO. We are inspired each day by the generous contributions by our own employees, vendors, clients. It gives us hope for the rehabilitation of our neighbors in Japan.
PacificBasin Communications President Scott Schumaker and his family have been sharing information about the role Tohoku University Hospital is playing in the relief and recovery efforts for the region. Schumaker's wife, Yasue Schumaker, was in Sendai at the time of the disaster caring for her mother. At the time of the earthquake, she was on her way to visit her mother in the hospital. Yasue stayed at the hospital until just recently and has been a witness to the contributions the hospital has been making to help people recover. Yasue was interviewed by international media from the hospital in the aftermath of the disaster, providing detailed and critical news from the most impacted region to the rest of the world. (PacificBasin Communications is an aio company.)
Scott Schumaker has been keeping an online journal about the experience. Link:
Monetary donations to Tohoku University Hospital-Japan Relief Fund can be made online at withaloha.org, or can also be mailed to: 1000 Bishop Street, Ste. 610, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. Checks should be made payable to Tohoku Hospital Japan Relief Fund.
With Aloha Advisory Committee: Susan Eichor, aio Hawaii; Dennis Francis, Star Advertiser; Leigh Ito, Alan Wong's Restaurant; Alan Ikawa, Big Island Candies; Mike Kelly- COX Radio; Duane Kurisu, aio Hawaii; Don Murphy, Murphy's Pub; Ken Niimura, Obun Printing; Dean Okimoto, Nalo Farms; Kurt Osaki, Osaki Creative; Jason Takemura, Hukilau Restaurants; Alan Wong, Alan Wong's Restaurant; and Dennis Teranishi, Hawaiian Host Candies.
aio is a family of businesses specializing in media, technology, sports and food. Media include: Hawaii Business, Island Family, Honolulu, Hawaii Home + Remodeling, Hawai'i, Hawaii-Ai, Ala Moana and Whalers Village magazines; Hawaii Buyer's Guide and Lei Chic (online newsletter) and ESPN 1400 and 1500 AM (radio). Other aio companies include: Watermark Publishing (books), Obun Hawaii Group (printing), Upspring Media (software and websites), Talisman LBS (mobile marketing), B. Hayman Co. (commercial turf), Punalu'u Bake Shop, Hukilau Honolulu Restaurant, Nutricopia (food) and HWB Foundation.
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Hawaii | Wikipedia audio article
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Hawaii
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written
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Hawaii ( ( listen) hə-WY-ee; Hawaiian: Hawaiʻi [həˈvɐjʔi]) is the 50th and most recent state to have joined the United States, having received statehood on August 21, 1959. Hawaii is the only U.S. state located in Oceania, the only U.S. state located outside North America, and the only one composed entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean.The state encompasses nearly the entire volcanic Hawaiian archipelago, which comprises hundreds of islands spread over 1,500 miles (2,400 km). At the southeastern end of the archipelago, the eight main islands are—in order from northwest to southeast: Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe, Maui, and the Island of Hawaiʻi. The last is the largest island in the group; it is often called the Big Island or Hawaiʻi Island to avoid confusion with the state or archipelago. The archipelago is physiographically and ethnologically part of the Polynesian subregion of Oceania.
Hawaii's diverse natural scenery, warm tropical climate, abundance of public beaches, oceanic surroundings, and active volcanoes make it a popular destination for tourists, surfers, biologists, and volcanologists. Because of its central location in the Pacific and 19th-century labor migration, Hawaii's culture is strongly influenced by North American and East Asian cultures, in addition to its indigenous Hawaiian culture. Hawaii has over a million permanent residents, along with many visitors and U.S. military personnel. Its capital is Honolulu on the island of Oʻahu.
Hawaii is the 8th-smallest and the 11th-least populous, but the 13th-most densely populated of the 50 U.S. states. It is the only state with an Asian plurality. The state's oceanic coastline is about 750 miles (1,210 km) long, the fourth longest in the U.S. after the coastlines of Alaska, Florida, and California.
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Maui Beach Place
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Details of the property here: (Plumeria) and here: (Orchid)
This brand new, luxurious, Plumeria 2 bed, 2 1/2 bath, 3 story, securely gated, oceanfront condominium sits just steps from the white sand beaches of Charley Young and Kamaole One with its focal point being the gorgeous blue Pacific Ocean. Great snorkeling just in front of the condo with one of south Maui's finest reefs just steps off of the sand, sea turtles, reef fish and many other species to enjoy. As you will see, the developer is a visionary, the architecture seamlessly blends indoor/outdoor living with incredible, panoramic ocean views from inside and out. The views capture Molokini Crater to the west Maui mountains. With sunsets 365 days a year from the right side of the island of Lanai to just shy of the tip of the island of Kahoolawe, it give the most discriminating buyer a front row seat for gazing at the ocean, whale watching and evening sunsets. The developer is building with quality in mind by combining old Hawaii with modern luxury. The private lanai space on the ocean side and covered breezeway allows for entertaining your guests in the most breathtaking setting in south Maui. The interiors were designed with island living in mind with the open great room concept spilling out to the private lanai. The covered breezeway allows for dining outdoors but not in the direct sunlight. All of south Maui's amazing amenities are in close proximity to Maui Beach Place. Beaches, restaurants, snorkeling and shopping to name a few. All images and scenes may be conceptual or based on current development plans, all of which are subject to change without notice. Now taking non-binding pre-registration. Maintenance fee TBD.
LONG STORY SHORT WITH LESLIE WILCOX: Linda Furuto | PBS Hawaiʻi
Original Air Date: Tues., Jan 26, 2016
Linda Furuto is a math education professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and uses math regularly as she trains as an apprentice navigator on the Polynesian voyaging canoe, Hokulea. Math didn’t always come easy to her; she struggled in her tenth grade algebra class at Punahou. But she worked hard to pass the class. “I really did learn the importance of a positive attitude, working hard, and having a support network of people who want you to succeed can help you,” Linda says.
This program will be rebroadcast on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 11:00 pm and Sunday, Jan. 31 at 4:00 pm.
Manta Dive with the Kona Diving Company
Thank You Betsy at Tangerine Travel for organizing the travel arrangements for my sister-in-law's wedding! The wedding was great and we had an excellent time in Kona.
I wanted to share one of the highlights of our trip with you and Tangerine Travel. This video is of our family Night Dive with the Manta Rays. This is a MUST DO when visiting Kona. We went with The Kona Diving Company who took great care of us.
Thanks again for all your help!
WARNING: Maunakea Protestors Swearing and Harassing Sign Wavers - Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT)
Video of protestors swearing and harassing TMT supporters in Hilo, Hawaii.
The majority of people support TMT, yet their voices are silenced due to the negative backlash from protestors. This is just one of many examples.
Learn more about the issue before passing judgement by just reading headlines.
Chemtrails: What in the World Are They Spraying (Full-Length HD)
The Chemtrail/Geo-Engineering Coverup.
By now everyone has seen crisscrossing streaks of white clouds trailing behind jet aircraft, stretching from horizon to horizon, eventually turning the sky into a murky haze. Our innate intelligence tells us these are not mere vapor trails from jet engines, but no one yet has probed the questions: WHO is doing this and WHY. With the release of this video, all of that has changed. Here is the story of a rapidly developing industry called Geo-engineering, driven by scientists, corporations, and governments intent on changing global climate, controlling the weather, and altering the chemical composition of soil and water -- all supposedly for the betterment of mankind. Although officials insist that these programs are only in the discussion phase, evidence is abundant that they have been underway since about 1990 -- and the effect has been devastating to crops, wildlife, and human health. We are being sprayed with toxic substances without our consent and, to add insult to injury, they are lying to us about it.
Produced by G. Edward Griffin,
Michael Murphy, and Paul Wittenberger
Welcome to the Canterbury Golf Channel
This video talks about CanterburyGolfShop.com and introduces something new for 2016 in the Canterbury Golf Channel. The Canterbury Golf Channel will feature Instruction, rules of golf and golf fitness videos in addition to the latest in fashion within the Golf Industry.
Jocko Podcast 153 w/ Dennis Rowley: SCRAMBLE The Seawolves
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0:00:00 - Opening
0:04:00 - Dennis Rowley and The Seawolves.
1:48:00 - Final thoughts and take-aways.
1:50:00 - Support. How to stay on THE PATH.
2:14:00 - Closing gratitude.
Jocko Podcast 77 with Roger Hayden: War Stories. Mental Toughness and Clever Tactics
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0:00:00 - Opening
0:06:25 - Training and Going to Vietnam
0:44:02 - Differences between Volunteers VS Draft guys.
0:45:26 - Wounded in a Fire Fight.
0:50:20 - More Deployments to Vietnam.
1:05:01 - Kilo Platoon Deployment to Vietnam.
1:22:28 - OP Tempo.
1:30:46 - Blue on Blue and Lessons.
1:38:07 - The Stay-Behind Ambush.
2:01:43 - The Fist Fight with a Big Dude.
2:04:33 - Becoming a Warrant Officer.
2:05:29 - Advice on Going into the SEAL Teams.
2:12:02 - Some details about the Boobie Traps in Vietnam.
2:17:19 - Support, Cool Onnit, JockoStore stuff, with Jocko White Tea and Psychological Warfare (on iTunes). Extreme Ownership (book), (Jocko's Kids' Book) Way of the Warrior Kid, and The Muster 003.
2:28:35 - Closing Gratitude.