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Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Anti-GMO ‘Yogic Flying’ Expert is Latest Mainland Crackpot to Tour Hawaii
By Selected News Articles @ 4:20 PM :: 6124 Views :: GMOs
Smith’s “only professional experience prior to taking up his crusade against biotechnology is as a ballroom-dance teacher, yogic flying instructor, and political candidate for the Maharishi cult’s Natural Law Party.” 
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Sunday, May 18, 2014
Follow the Money: The Mainland Anti-GMO SHAKA Movement
By Selected News Articles @ 5:04 PM :: 7173 Views :: Maui County, GMOs

SHAKA posted the voter registration of Maui voters online.  It included people’s names and addresses....

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Monday, May 12, 2014
Penn & Teller: Bullshit! -- Takes on Organic Food
By Video @ 3:49 PM :: 6394 Views :: Agriculture, GMOs

Penn & Teller Repudiate the idea that organic food has better nutrients, a smaller environmental impact, less harmful pesticides, and better taste than non-organic foods....

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Saturday, May 10, 2014
Gawker: Hawaii Anti-GMO Speaker a "Cock-Fixated Megalomaniac Email Addict"
By Selected News Articles @ 1:31 AM :: 5579 Views :: GMOs

Reams of his threatening emails have been reproduced online by Gawker in an article titled: “Dr. Tyrone Hayes: Biologist, Cock-Fixated Megalomaniac Email Addict”....

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Friday, April 25, 2014
Obama endorses biotechnology’s important role in agriculture
By Selected News Articles @ 5:00 PM :: 4120 Views :: GMOs

“...investment in enhanced biotechnology is an essential component of the solution to some of our planet’s most pressing agricultural problems” -- President Barack Obama 

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014
GMO Paranoia: Knowledge is the Key to Fighting Fear
By Selected News Articles @ 4:13 PM :: 5184 Views :: GMOs

Having worked in mental health for several years, it is really disturbing to me to see so many Hawaii folks wrapped up on the fear brigade against biotechnology....

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Thursday, April 3, 2014
Monsanto Employees Rally on Maui, Molokai, Deliver Report to Mayor
By News Release @ 4:19 PM :: 4393 Views :: GMOs

...as specified in its Memorandum of Understanding, Monsanto Hawaii and its Maui employees will deliver copies of several hundred studies and safety reviews on genetically engineered crops to Mayor Alan Arakawa today....

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Tuesday, March 25, 2014
The Cost of Regulating Biotechnology and Genetically-Engineered Food
By Selected News Articles @ 6:38 PM :: 4716 Views :: GMOs

This spring, legislators in more than 20 U.S. states will consider proposals to mandate special labeling of genetically-engineered (GE) foods....

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Friday, March 21, 2014
Senator Russell Ruderman Defends the Haters of Technology
By Selected News Articles @ 4:57 PM :: 4378 Views :: GMOs
If you saw all of this on the social media, as a farmer, what would you think?
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Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Challenge Highlights Flaws in Hawaii's Anti-GMO Law
By Selected News Articles @ 4:17 PM :: 4356 Views :: GMOs

A judge on Hawaii's Big Island last week halted enforcement of part of Hawaii's flawed anti-GMO law....

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Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Cornell Prof dismantles claims that GMO crops are “pesticide centered technology”
By Selected News Articles @ 4:13 PM :: 4432 Views :: GMOs
“I got into biotech because I wanted to reduce the use of pesticides”
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Tuesday, March 18, 2014
SB2435HD1: Will GMO Labeling come back to Life in Frankenbill?
By Andrew Walden @ 4:01 PM :: 4212 Views :: GMOs

The hearing—with decision making to follow--is set for March 20, 2014 at 9:35am in the State Capitol Auditorium....

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Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Most Wanted: FBI Searching Big Island for Anti-Biotech Terror Bomber
By News Release @ 1:04 AM :: 7855 Views :: Hawaii County , Law Enforcement, GMOs

On Aug 28, 2003, two bombs exploded approximately one hour apart on the campus of a biotechnology corporation in Emeryville, CA. Then, on Sept 26, 2003, one bomb strapped with nails exploded ....

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Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Full Text: Big Island Papaya Farmer Sues to Invalidate anti-GMO Ordinance
By Robert Thomas @ 9:12 PM :: 7841 Views :: Hawaii County , Agriculture, GMOs

Science. It's the darndest thing....

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Thursday, February 27, 2014
Honolulu Firm Selected to Represent Kauai County in GMO Suit
By News Release @ 10:17 PM :: 3986 Views :: GMOs

“In addition, we are moving forward with securing a facilitator to get the Joint Fact Finding Group for the Environmental Public Health Impact Study underway,” the mayor added....

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Thursday, February 27, 2014
Maui: Huber's Anti-GMO claims lack evidence
By Selected News Articles @ 9:33 PM :: 5212 Views :: GMOs

Yesterday, Dr. Don Huber spoke on Maui as part of an event that kicked off a political campaign to ban genetically engineered crops from the island....

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Saturday, February 22, 2014
Slom: Anti-GMO Activists Have an Agenda
By Sen. Sam Slom @ 1:21 AM :: 5377 Views :: GMOs

I praised the papaya farmers who slap a “GMO” sticker on their fruit. But I don’t like this bill....

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Thursday, February 20, 2014
How Hawaii Will Achieve Food Sustainability: Jail a Farmer!
By Selected News Articles @ 9:54 PM :: 4398 Views :: GMOs

...if you read SB2521 carefully, it is all spelled out there on how they are going to enforce such a law....

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Wednesday, February 19, 2014
FDA: ‘Natural Supplements’ Industry Victimizes Korean Community with Hidden Chemicals
By News Release @ 1:22 PM :: 6380 Views :: GMOs

This notification is to inform the public of a growing trend of dietary supplements or conventional foods with hidden drugs and chemicals....

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Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Say NO on SB 2521 ~ Do Not increase Food costs for Hawaii
By News Release @ 12:06 AM :: 4220 Views :: GMOs

Oppose SB 2521 as it's a Food labeling bill that Supports Food In-Equality....

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Sunday, February 16, 2014
GMO Labeling Could Add $800/yr to Hawaii Grocery Bills
By Andrew Walden @ 10:51 PM :: 8087 Views :: Cost of Living, GMOs

It is expected to cost consumers $800 per year in higher food prices and many products could simply disappear from Hawaii shelves, but SB2521 is on the move thanks to Senator Clayton Hee....

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Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Anti-GMO Activists Welch on Promise to Provide Pro-Bono Defense for Kauai County
By News Release @ 4:17 PM :: 6965 Views :: Kauai County, GMOs

FLASHBACK Oct 18, 2013: “We urge you to allow Bill 2491 to become law.  We will be there to defend it.”....

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Sunday, February 2, 2014
Anti-GMO Activists Claim Kauai Mayor’s Office has been Legally Vacant since 2010
By Andrew Walden @ 2:35 AM :: 6946 Views :: Kauai County, GMOs
Anti-GMO activists are citing a little-used 1951 Hawaii Territory law designed to get rid of Communists....
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Thursday, January 30, 2014
Monsanto Hawaii Pesticide Use
By News Release @ 4:59 PM :: 5694 Views :: Agriculture, GMOs

We are listening to your concerns and, as promised, would like to address some of your questions regarding pesticide use....

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Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Reason TV: Is Hawaii's Anti-GMO Movement Really Just Anti-Science?
By Video @ 1:04 PM :: 4780 Views :: GMOs

...a bill that would mandate labeling on all foods with genetically engineered material...would increase the cost of food in Hawaii even more....

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Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Maui Council: Please Protect Hawaii Farmers and Ranchers from Anti-GMO Hype Campaign
By Grassroot Institute @ 4:10 AM :: 4730 Views :: GMOs

This so-called protest movement is really a new kind of ad campaign....

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Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Monsanto Hawaii Announces Enhanced Community Engagement Effort
By News Release @ 2:54 AM :: 5643 Views :: Agriculture, GMOs

While there has been a lot of discussion about Monsanto, there seems to be little understanding about our operations and what we do....

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Tuesday, January 14, 2014
USDA: Pesticides, Chemicals, and Synthetic Ingredients Used in 'Organic' Food
By Andrew Walden @ 11:58 PM :: 9666 Views :: Agriculture, GMOs

...here is a selection of some of the most interesting ingredients included in "organic" foods and another list of synthetic pesticides and other substances allowed for use in "organic" crop and livestock production....

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Sunday, January 12, 2014
Interview: Drug Dealing N. Shore Anti-GMO Leader Has 'Penchant for Violence'
By Selected News Articles @ 1:03 AM :: 16072 Views :: Law Enforcement, GMOs

...This explains Billy Kenoi signing the Hawaii County Anti-GMO bill....

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Saturday, January 11, 2014
Welcome to Paradise, Now Go to Hell
By News Release @ 8:16 PM :: 9556 Views :: Law Enforcement, Drugs, GMOs

...a lawless, violent, drug-addled, and adrenaline-soaked mecca....

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Saturday, January 11, 2014
The Other Shoe Drops: Kauai Anti-GMO Ordinance Challenged In Federal Court
By Robert Thomas @ 3:01 PM :: 4980 Views :: GMOs

On Friday, several seed companies filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Honolulu. Here's the Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief....

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Friday, January 10, 2014
The GMO Stigma
By NCPA @ 9:30 AM :: 4389 Views :: GMOs

...GMOs could offer a healthier and more secure future for the poor across the world....

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Thursday, January 9, 2014
Hawaii Ag Law Conference Tackles GMO Issues
By Robert Thomas @ 1:29 AM :: 4404 Views :: GMOs

Here are links to some of the materials mentioned at our session today on the GMO issue....

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Tuesday, January 7, 2014
GMOs: NYT/Grist gets it right; Hawaii County Council gets it wrong
By NCPA @ 3:13 PM :: 4268 Views :: GMOs

The Times report also examines the psychology of GMOphobes ....

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Monday, January 6, 2014
New Republic: Hawaii Anti-GMO Protesters ‘Objectively Crazy’
By Selected News Articles @ 1:14 PM :: 4660 Views :: GMOs

It's not that people are simply and inherently crazy; they also operate from within crazy bubbles, which is arguably just as dangerous. For this reason, my guess is that over time liberal opposition to genetic engineering will fade away....

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Saturday, January 4, 2014
NYT In Hawaii: A Lonely Quest for Facts on Genetically Modified Crops
By Selected News Articles @ 4:07 PM :: 5893 Views :: GMOs

...it garnered more vocal support than any the County Council here had ever considered, even the perennially popular bids to decriminalize marijuana....

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Thursday, January 2, 2014
Anti-GMO mob attracts a colorful, motley, mixed bag
By Selected News Articles @ 5:02 PM :: 5061 Views :: GMOs

there has been a headlong rush by some to promote themselves as the “voice” of this movement....

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Thursday, December 26, 2013
Ready to handle the Crazies? Psych Major to Head Agriculture Board
By News Release @ 11:56 PM :: 6333 Views :: Agriculture, GMOs

...Abercrombie today announced the appointment of Scott Edward Enright as chairperson of the Hawaii Board of Agriculture, effective Jan. 1....

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Monday, December 23, 2013
Priced out of Paradise: What are Hawaii Leaders Doing?
By Selected News Articles @ 1:26 AM :: 5479 Views :: Cost of Living, GMOs

They are pushing to grow their industry that may increase availability of organic produce but at a cost that most folks can’t afford....

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Friday, December 20, 2013
Mainland Organic Activists Launch Harassment 'Investigation' of State, County Governments
By News Release @ 12:59 AM :: 4864 Views :: Ethics, GMOs

Hitt's other organization is the "Food Ingredient and Health Research Institute", dedicated to peddling bogus claims that autism, Alzheimer's, and ADHD are caused by so-called 'food additives.'

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Thursday, December 19, 2013
1000 Good Reasons to Label GMO Food: A Guide for Politicians
By Selected News Articles @ 12:18 PM :: 5003 Views :: GMOs

When one person tells you that the skies are filled with chemtrails, you trust them and believe them. That also explains why there is always rain predicted on your anti-GMO marches....

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Sunday, December 15, 2013
Lack of Statewide policy threatens new Ag jobs
By Selected News Articles @ 11:56 PM :: 4210 Views :: GMOs

We need to determine what is in the best interests of the state as a whole before this new and promising industry is literally pecked apart by local jurisdictions and activist mobs....

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Sunday, December 15, 2013
PHOTOS: MMA Fighter Leads Surf Nazis in Haleiwa Anti-GMO March
By News Release @ 12:59 PM :: 8773 Views :: GMOs

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Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Hawaii SEED Wants to Destroy Papaya Farmers
By Selected News Articles @ 9:16 PM :: 4886 Views :: Agriculture, GMOs
The truth is that Mr. Ritte enjoys his papayas and doesn’t care if it is GMO or not because he knows that it is fine.  Remember the March ag day Mr. Ritte?
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Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Hawaii Agriculture Conference, January 8-9, 2014
By Robert Thomas @ 3:51 PM :: 6660 Views :: Agriculture, Land Use, GMOs

On January 8 and 9, 2014, the Seminar Group is putting on what we hope will become a regular event - the Hawaii Agriculture Conference....

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Sunday, December 8, 2013
How to Use Anti-GMO Ordinances to Seize Marijuana Plants: A Guide for Police Departments
By Andrew Walden @ 12:30 AM :: 14675 Views :: Agriculture, Drugs, GMOs

... between $400,000 and $1,000,000 in fines for a single mature 40-day old plant ....

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Friday, December 6, 2013
Kenoi Signs Anti-GMO Bill 113, Pledges to Force Ag into 'New Directions'
By News Release @ 4:19 AM :: 4521 Views :: GMOs

Just wait til the police start using this law to seize GMO marijuana plants and imposing $$$ fines on growers....

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Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Maui Pesticide Bill Would Fine Farmers, Landscapers $10K per Day
By Andrew Walden @ 4:41 PM :: 8415 Views :: Agriculture, Small Business, GMOs

...to be placed on the December 6, 2013, Council agenda....

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Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Another Anti-GMO Leader Apologizes: "The authorities I trusted in were wrong"
By Selected News Articles @ 4:18 PM :: 6051 Views :: GMOs

What happens if one picks the wrong authority and psychologically ties oneself to a person expressing an argument, rather than to the evidence....

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Sunday, December 1, 2013
Food Activism: The Dunning-Kruger Effect
By Selected News Articles @ 7:22 PM :: 4983 Views :: GMOs

This effect may be span any number of areas ranging from fear of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), fear of nuclear power, fear of vaccinations or even fear of child abduction by strangers....

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