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Entries from January 7th, 2010

Another winter morning

January 7th, 2010 · 8 Comments · Kaaawa, Photographs

This was taken on the beach in Kaaawa yesterday morning (Wednesday). The tide was high and the clouds held the threat of rain, but we made it home without having to open our umbrellas. Temperature about 70 degrees. That’s winter in Kaaawa. Click for a larger photo.

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The question of experience

January 7th, 2010 · 18 Comments · Politics

We were having dinner with a friend this week when the 2010 governor’s race came up. Our friend seemed to be leaning towards Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann because he was concerned about Neil Abercrombie’s relative lack of executive experience, echoing a key bit of Hannemmann campaign rhetoric. It got me thinking about the issue of [...]

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Follow the money

January 7th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Politics

The Internet has made it relatively easy for those so inclined to follow along with the legislative budget deliberations already underway. Governor Lingle’s proposed supplemental budget is available in summary form and in full, along with questions and answers from budget director Georgina Kawamura, all on the governor’s web site. Budget presentations from state departments [...]

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