Veterans Day, and government offices are closed. No mail. Buses running slow. Hopefully it will remain a slow day.

An alert reader noted a change in the Star-Bulletin’s policy regarding corrections. Now when corrections are reported, it is also noted that the web edition has been corrected. Previously, the original story was retained but accompanied by the correction.

Now, this next one is big news if it proves true. Costco has started a computer and electronics trade-in AND recycling program. If your computer has any remaining value, they’ll pay you for it. If not, they’ll recycle your old computer that’s sitting in the closet or under your desk. Currently the program is free and, their advertising claims, includes Hawaii. You enroll online and they deliver a postage-paid mailing box. At least that’s what Costco’s ad says. It sounds like a great deal, but a little too good to be true.

First there was the fame FEMA press conference with agency employees posing as reporters. Now we learn that presidential candidates somewhat routinely use shills to ask questions during campaign stops. No wonder its so hard to shake the feeling that the news is being carefully managed.

There’s a new database of documents obtained through use of the federal Freedom of Information Act and made available online at www.governmentdocs.org. It was launched just last week, so they’re still getting the kinks out of the system. But right now it looks like a very useful initiative.

Yesterday was one of those mornings where the rising sun illuminates Kaneohe and beyond, while Kaaawa is still pretty much in the dark. The view towards Kualoa and Kaneohe, with the fresh light dancing around the distant mountains, is one I never get tired of, although it’s hard to photograph. In any case, click on the photo for a larger version.