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Entries for January 2012
| Tuesday, January 31, 2012 |
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ALEC: Hawaii Ranks C+ in Education Reform
By NCPA @ 4:04 PM :: 8565 Views
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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 :: 11762 Views
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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 :: 9177 Views
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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 :: 5244 Views
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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 :: 8427 Views
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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 :: 7567 Views
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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 :: 6279 Views
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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 :: 7195 Views
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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 :: 8136 Views
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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 :: 7301 Views
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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 :: 8949 Views
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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 :: 9133 Views
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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 :: 11790 Views
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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 :: 5596 Views
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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 :: 14381 Views
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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 :: 8063 Views
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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 :: 6131 Views
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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 :: 11372 Views
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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 :: 13447 Views
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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 :: 11918 Views
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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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