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		<title>Hawaii Snorkeling</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:37:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some underwater snorkeling pics of Dolphins and a Honu (green turtle).]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Some underwater snorkeling pics of Dolphins and a Honu (green turtle).</p>
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<p class="pie-caption" style="width:576;">Hawaii Dolphins By: <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/uncamikeysays/HawaiiSnorkeling2009">Michael</a></p>
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<p class="pie-caption" style="width:576;">Hawaii Dolphins By: <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/uncamikeysays/HawaiiSnorkeling2009">Michael</a></p>
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<p class="pie-caption" style="width:576;">Honu By: <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/uncamikeysays/HawaiiSnorkeling2009">Michael</a></p>
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		<title>First US Sustainable Bamboo School</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:30:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Hawaii Green]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bamboo]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[“It’s especially gratifying to Bamboo Living that this structure will be used to teach young people building skills, including how to use sustainable materials like bamboo,” said David Sands, the architect who co-founded Bamboo Living, the world’s first and only internationally code certified (ICC-ES) bamboo building company. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Maui, HI  &#8211;  June 1, 2009  Bamboo Living®, the global leader in sustainable bamboo building (www.bambooliving.com) helped build the first American school building made of sustainable bamboo.  The project will be featured June 5th on “Renovation Nation,” Discovery’s Planet Green Network show starring Emmy award-winning host Steve Thomas.</p>
<p><img alt="Bamboo School Image" src="http://www.bambooliving.com/images/stories/Press_Room/Hana-School.jpg" title="Hana School" class="alignright" width="250" height="150" /></p>
<p>“It’s especially gratifying to Bamboo Living that this structure will be used to teach young people building skills, including how to use sustainable materials like bamboo,” said David Sands, the architect who co-founded Bamboo Living, the world’s first and only internationally code certified (ICC-ES) bamboo building company.  </p>
<p>The 1,200-square foot school building will be used to teach industrial arts to high school students attending the Hana Elementary and High School, K-12, located on Maui, Hawaii. According to Rick Rutiz, the executive director of Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike (In Working, One Learns), the non-profit that runs the program, “Bamboo Living supplied the design for the school building and all of the bamboo building materials. They were the ‘brains’ of the project.”</p>
<p>Like all of the bamboo used in Bamboo Living’s building projects worldwide, the bamboo used at the school features twice the compression strength of concrete and a greater strength-to-weight ratio than steel.</p>
<p>Bamboo’s environmental benefits include the ability to produce greater biomass and 30% more oxygen than a hardwood forest on the same area. “Bamboo is the most renewable building resource on earth,” explained Sands.”It grows at a rate three and a half times faster than the fastest-growing trees. Bamboo is structurally mature in just three years!”</p>
<p>Renovation-Nation250<br />
Watch this clip from Renovation Nation<br />
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<p><a href="http://vimeo.com/8629064">Two homes in two days</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/bambooliving">Bamboo Living</a></p>
<p>Sands said that his vision for Bamboo Living is to promote the use of bamboo as a building material to help reverse global warming, restore the world’s native forests, protect our watersheds, stop topsoil erosion, and raise communities out of poverty. (A goal of the Hana school project is to provide a generation of islanders with the skills their rural community needs to sustain multiple generations.)</p>
<p>“Whether a rural school, a growing family in the Midwest, or a retirement community in the Southeast, choosing a bamboo home over a conventional one enables you to make a significant difference to you, your loved ones, and to the earth,” advised Sands.  “Bamboo Living helps you live in your values.”</p>
<p>About Bamboo Living®    </p>
<p>Bamboo Living offers bamboo home building options to suit every budget and lifestyle.  They range from the Bamboo Commons Collection (starting at $60 per square foot), to the Sands Signature Collection (from $80 per square foot), to the Custom Bamboodist (starting at $100 per square foot) and Eco Villages, for multi-dwelling communities. The collections were designed by architect and company co-founder David Sands, AIA, a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED-AP).</p>
<p>For further information, visit Bamboo Living’s new website www.bambooliving.com, follow David Sands AIA on Twitter, or see Bamboo Living Homes on Facebook.</p>
<p>Note:  Viewers can find the nearest channel by visiting the channel finder on the Planet Green Network website, www.planetgreen.discovery.com</p>
<p>From:     Bamboo Living®    (www.bambooliving.com)<br />
Contact:    Sue McGovern, 781-648-7157, sue@mcgov.com</p>
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		<title>Hawaii Sunsets</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:16:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Hawaii in Pictures]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Beautiful Hawaii Sunsets. I love Darron's pictures!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Beautiful Hawaii Sunsets. I love Darron&#8217;s pictures!</p>
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<p class="pie-caption" style="width:576;">Napili Beach Sunset By: <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/bluehyrax/Hawaii">bluehyrax</a></p>
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<p class="caption" style="width:576;">Six days into our trip and the first decent Hawaii sunset. By: <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/ken.hanscom">Ken</a></p>
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<p class="caption" style="width:576;">Maui Sunset By: <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/derronfricke">Derron</a></p>
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<p class="pie-caption" style="width:576;">Fisherman at sunset Maui By: <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/derronfricke">Derron</a></p>
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		<title>The Fifth Largest Tsunami Wave in Hilo &#8211; Feb 27, 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:56:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Aloha]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The water covered up one rock that was a foot taller than me when I went swimming in this same area a few weeks ago, so I know the water rose at least 7ft.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From Youtube</p>
<p><em>I forgot to put these clips of the withdrawal and surge of the largest wave I filmed during the Feb, 2010 tsunami in Hilo. It&#8217;s not dramatically different than the other waves, but it covers up almost all of the rocks on Maui&#8217;s paddle (the rocky area in the Wailuku River). The water covered up one rock that was a foot taller than me when I went swimming in this same area a few weeks ago, so I know the water rose at least 7ft. </em></p>
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		<title>Tsunami Surge in Hilo</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:49:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This video was taken on Feb 27, 2010 in Hilo Hawaii
This guy filmed the first part of this video from inside the evacuation zone during the Tsunami. He's lucky we didn't get a bigger surge!
The second part he either got smarter or was kicked out of where he was. About 2:27 you can see a car in the top right of the video. Since it was closed to traffic I'm wondering]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This video was taken on Feb 27, 2010 in Hilo Hawaii</p>
<p>This guy filmed the first part of this video from inside the evacuation zone during the Tsunami. He&#8217;s lucky we didn&#8217;t get a bigger surge!</p>
<p>The second part he either got smarter or was kicked out of where he was. About 2:25 you can see a car in the top right of the video. Since it was closed to traffic I&#8217;m wondering if that was a cop kicking them out. Whatcha think?</p>
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		<title>Beautiful Hawaii Ocean Pictures</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:44:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Aloha]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[From John&#8217;s Best of Hawaii album 2007. These sure are some nice photo&#8217;s the way the blue water and the green foliage looks. Nice job John! Beautiful Photography By: John Related ArticlesFirst US Sustainable Bamboo SchoolThe Fifth Largest Tsunami Wave in Hilo &#8211; Feb 27, 2010Darigold Liquid Sunshine Hawaii SweepstakesA White Christmas in Hawaii]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From John&#8217;s Best of Hawaii album 2007.<br />
These sure are some nice photo&#8217;s the way the blue water and the green foliage looks. Nice job John!</p>
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<p><em>Beautiful Photography By: <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/john.arany">John</a></em></p>
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		<title>Darigold Liquid Sunshine Hawaii Sweepstakes</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:29:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Hawaii Sweepstakes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Enter Darigold&#8217;s contest by April 30, 2009 and you and a companion could be headed for the beaches and waters of Hawaii, where you can lie in the sun and let your body make its own vitamin D. There’s no purchase required and you must be 18 years or older to enter. Grand Prize (1): [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Enter Darigold&#8217;s contest <strong>by April 30, 2009</strong> and you and a companion could be headed for the beaches and waters of Hawaii, where you can lie in the sun and let your body make its own vitamin D.</p>
<p><a href="http://liquidsunshine.darigold.com/"><img src="http://www.youralohaconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/darigold.jpg" alt="Darigold Hawaii Sweepstakes" title="Darigold Hawaii Sweepstakes" width="201" height="166" class="alignright size-full wp-image-268" /></a></p>
<p>There’s no purchase required and you must be 18 years or older to enter.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Grand Prize (1):</strong> Trip for two to Hawaii</li>
<li><strong>First Prize (5):</strong> A $150 Sunglass Hut gift card</li>
<li>S<strong>econd Prize (10):</strong> Beach Prize Pack containing a cooler,<br />
beach towel, water bottle and suntan lotion</li>
</ul>
<p><em>One (1) <strong>Grand Prize:</strong> One winner will receive a trip for winner and (1) guest to Honolulu, Hawaii. Trip includes coach air transportation for winner and guest from the major U.S. gateway airport closest to winner&#8217;s U.S. residence (as determined by Sponsor) to Honolulu. Ground transportation from destination airport to hotel and back to airport; 5 days/4 nights hotel accommodations (standard double occupancy). Hotel and airline; to be determined by Sponsor in their sole discretion. Approximate Retail Value of Grand Prize: $3,000.</em></p>
<p>Enter the <a href="http://liquidsunshine.darigold.com/">Hawaii Sweepstakes</a>. <em>Hint: click on the chair!</em></p>
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		<title>Pupus in Hilo Hawaii</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 03:53:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Aloha]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last week my wife felt like having a drink after work, so we decided to stop by Kim&#8217;s karaoke and have a couple drinks before heading to dinner. I had heard they had the best pupus in town. The waitress stopped by and asked we wanted some pupus so we of course said yes, not [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Last week my wife felt like having a drink after work, so we decided to stop by Kim&#8217;s karaoke and have a couple drinks before heading to dinner. I had heard they had the best pupus in town. </p>
<p>The waitress stopped by and asked we wanted some pupus so we of course said yes, not sure what to expect. Wow, were we shocked with what all was brought to our table.</p>
<p>It was all korean food, and was great. Included was some breaded chicken with a sweet &#038; sour sauce on it, some Sashimi (raw fish) and hot mustard sauce (I dislike raw fish, the texture is like stiff jello, but this was good with the mustard sauce), pork tofu, lil smokies, kim chee, roasted potato cubes, little hot tiny shrimp and some bamboo. There may have been 1 or 2 more items. Needless to say we didn&#8217;t need to go to dinner, because we were both full.</p>
<p>Last night we stopped by Coqui&#8217;s (not our first visit), while they had less to offer their pupus are always good. We had some kind of noodle salad, breaded sweet &#038; sour chicken, boiled peanuts, char siu soman and some sushi. On our last visit they also had some spicy meatballs and the owner brought out some breaded california rolls she was trying out, they were great. We weren&#8217;t expecting a packed crowd, but Coquis had a live band last night, so almost all the tables were reserved and gone by 5 pm&#8230;. it was fun.</p>
<p>We really enjoyed both places, both in atmosphere and food/drink.</p>
<p>Anyone else have a favorite Hilo spot for pupus?</p>
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		<title>Whale Watching At Old A</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:05:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We went over to Kona for our nieces baptism on Saturday. It was a good trip and a fun day visiting. Of course no trip to Kona is complete without a stop by the old airport so on our way home we swung by Old A for a few minutes. Just when I stood up [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We went over to Kona for our nieces baptism on Saturday. It was a good trip and a fun day visiting. Of course no trip to Kona is complete without a stop by the old airport so on our way home we swung by Old A for a few minutes. Just when I stood up to leave I saw a small blow then saw the whale as it rolled out of the water to dive back down.</p>
<p><span style=float:right;><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70816538@N00/2347257666/" title="Whale tail" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3203/2347257666_f350980853_m.jpg" alt="Whale tail" border="0" /></a><br /><small><img src="http://www.youralohaconnection.com/wp-content/plugins/photo-dropper/images/cc.png" alt="Creative Commons License" border="0" width="16" height="16" align="absmiddle" /> <a href="http://www.photodropper.com/photos/" target="_blank">photo</a> credit: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70816538@N00/2347257666/" title="TimWilson" target="_blank">TimWilson</a></small></span></p>
<p>I said wow a whale and my wife was like&#8221; ok he&#8217;s mento!&#8221;<br />
A few seconds later we saw another one blow and roll, then within the next ten minutes we saw three different whales right there from the beach.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m guessing they were about a quarter mile out from the beach, a couple hundred yards out past the reef. Way cool!</p>
<p>I tried to take some pictures, but I only had my cellphone, and it was right in the sun path on the water seeing as it was about 5 pm. Oh well.</p>
<p>People pay hundreds of dollars to go whale watching, so I thought it was pretty kewl to see them from there for free.</p>
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		<title>A White Christmas in Hawaii</title>
		<link>http://www.youralohaconnection.com/a-white-christmas-in-hawaii/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 18:48:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Aloha]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[With all the rain falling the last couple of days (Hilo airport received 3&#8243; in 24 hrs for Dec. 26) we couldn&#8217;t see the snow on Mauna Kea. So even though it was hidden behind all the rain clouds, we did have a white Christmas after all. When I noticed we could see her today [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.youralohaconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/maunakea.jpg" alt="snow on mauna kea" title="snow on mauna kea" width="590" height="240" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-248" /></p>
<p>With all the rain falling the last couple of days (Hilo airport received 3&#8243; in 24 hrs for Dec. 26) we couldn&#8217;t see the snow on Mauna Kea. So even though it was hidden behind all the rain clouds, we did have a white Christmas after all.</p>
<p>When I noticed we could see her today I ran out with my cellphone and snapped this picture. Sorry for the quality.</p>
<p>Unlike the <a href="http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081217/NEWS12/812170392" target="_blank">rains</a> of a couple weeks ago, I haven&#8217;t found anything about any extensive damage, so I hope there wasn&#8217;t any. We were without Internet access las night for several hours.</p>
<p>Hawaii247 has some flood related <a href="http://www.hawaii247.com/2008/12/26/big-islands-east-side-soaked-by-heavy-rains/" target="_blank">pictures</a>. </p>
<p>Happy Holidays!</p>
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		<title>Hawaii Flood Warning Extended Again</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 03:15:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Hawaii News]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The showers continue here in Hilo and over most of the east side of the Big Island. So much the National Weather Service has extended the flood warning a third time. From the National Weather Service: THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HONOLULU HAS EXTENDED THE * FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR&#8230; THE ISLAND OF HAWAII IN [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The showers continue here in Hilo and over most of the east side of the Big Island. So much the National Weather Service has extended the flood warning a third time.</p>
<p><strong>From the National Weather Service:</strong><br />
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HONOLULU HAS EXTENDED THE</p>
<p>* FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR&#8230;</p>
<p>THE ISLAND OF HAWAII IN HAWAII COUNTY</p>
<p>* UNTIL 745 PM HST</p>
<p>* AT 418 PM HST&#8230;RADAR SHOWED HEAVY RAIN MOVING ONSHORE IN THE KAU DISTRICT WITH RAINFALL RATES OF AROUND 2 INCHES PER HOUR&#8230;AND</p>
<p>JUST OFFSHORE NEAR LAUPAHOEHOE WITH RAINFALL RATES JUST OVER 1 INCH PER HOUR. RAIN HAS BEEN INTERMITTENT OVER MANY AREAS WITHIN THE WARNING&#8230;BUT THE SATURATED GROUND AND THE CHANCE FOR LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL EXCEEDING 2 INCHES PER HOUR CONTINUES THE THREAT FOR FLOODING&#8230;AND THE POTENTIAL FOR ROCKSLIDES.</p>
<p>* OTHER LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:</p>
<p>PEPEEKEO&#8230;PAPAIKOU&#8230;PAAUILO&#8230;OOKALA&#8230;LAUPAHOEHOE&#8230;KEAAU&#8230;<br />
HONOMU&#8230;HONOKAA&#8230;KAWA FLATS&#8230;HAWAIIAN PARADISE PARK AND HAKALAU.</p>
<p>A FLASH FLOOD WARNING MEANS FLASH FLOODING IS IMMINENT OR OCCURRING IN STREAMS&#8230;ROADS AND LOW LYING AREAS. MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND NOW. ALTHOUGH THE RAIN MAY SUBSIDE FROM TIME TO TIME&#8230;STAY ALERT FOR ADDITIONAL RAINFALL OR RUNOFF THAT MAY CAUSE FLOODING OR ROCKSLIDES.</p>
<p><strong>DO NOT CROSS FAST FLOWING OR RISING WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE OR ON FOOT. TURN AROUND&#8230;DON/T DROWN.</strong></p>
<p>THIS WARNING MAY NEED TO BE EXTENDED BEYOND 745 PM HST IF THE THREAT FOR FLASH FLOODING PERSISTS.</p>
<p><strong>Here are some additional warnings for the Hawaii Islands, including high surf warnings.</strong></p>
<p><strong>High_Surf</strong><br />
High Surf Advisory for Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, Big Island now in effect until 6:00 pm Dec 27, 2008<br />
issued: 324 PM FRI DEC 26<br />
<strong><br />
Winter_Storms</strong><br />
Winter Weather Advisory for Big Island Summit now in effect until 6:00 am Dec 27, 2008<br />
issued: 1045 AM FRI DEC 26</p>
<p><strong>Short_Term_Forecasts</strong><br />
OAHU SOUTH SHORE-WAIANAE COAST-OAHU NORTH SHORE-OAHU KOOLAU-OLOMANA-CENTRAL OAHU-WAIANAE MOUNTAINS- issued: 326 PM FRI DEC 26<br />
KAUAI LEEWARD-KAUAI MOUNTAINS-KAUAI WINDWARD- issued: 447 PM FRI DEC 26</p>
<p><strong>Coastal_Marine_Warnings</strong><br />
Small Craft Advisory for Kaiwi Channel, Maalaea Bay, Pailolo Channel, Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters, Big Island Southeast Waters now in effect until 6:00 pm Dec 27, 2008<br />
issued: 341 PM FRI DEC 26</p>
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		<title>More Vog In Hilo</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:56:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The current weather pattern has been pushing vog into Hilo for the last several days making it hard to breathe for those with allergies and asthma. I caught this rainbow with my cellphone amongst the vog and the rain clouds a few days ago. Related ArticlesThe Fifth Largest Tsunami Wave in Hilo &#8211; Feb 27, [...]]]></description>
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<p>The current weather pattern has been pushing vog into Hilo for the last several days making it hard to breathe for those with allergies and asthma.</p>
<p>I caught this rainbow with my cellphone amongst the vog and the rain clouds a few days ago.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.youralohaconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/vog-rainbow.jpg" alt="vog rainbow in Hilo" title="vog-rainbow in Hilo" width="590" height="240" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-225" /></p>
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		<title>Electric Vehicles: Maui First To Test</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:37:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Maui Electric and Giv Lina Lingle have signed an agreement with Phoenix Motorcars to provide them with electric pick-up trucks to use in Maui Electric Co.&#8217;s fleet and test out. “We’re very interested in testing electric vehicles from manufacturers like Phoenix Motorcars to use electricity generated by renewable resources during off-peak hours, and to determine [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.phoenixmotorcars.com/images/SUT/SUT_White_Frontview4.jpg"><img alt="" src="http://www.phoenixmotorcars.com/images/SUT/SUT_White_Frontview4.jpg" title="Pheonix Motorcars SUT" class="alignright" width="240" height="154" /></a>Maui Electric and Giv Lina Lingle have signed an agreement with Phoenix Motorcars to provide them with electric pick-up trucks to use in Maui Electric Co.&#8217;s fleet and test out.</p>
<blockquote><p>“We’re very interested in testing electric vehicles from manufacturers like Phoenix Motorcars to use electricity generated by renewable resources during off-peak hours, and to determine whether electric vehicles can efficiently store that power and return it to the grid when there’s high demand,” said Ed Reinhardt, president of Maui Electric, in a statement.</p></blockquote>
<p>Gov Lingle also recently signed another agreement with Better Place to bring a plug-in-network to Hawaii and electric cars by 2012.</p>
<p>Sources: <a href="http://www.betterplace.com/hawaii">Better Place</a> | <a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/stories/2008/12/08/daily35.html">PBN</a></p>
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		<title>Pearl Harbor Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:55:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The day after Pearl Harbor was bombed, President Roosevelt appeared before a joint session of Congress and declared, &#8220;Yesterday, December 7, 1941&#8211;a date which will live in infamy&#8211;the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.&#8221; After a brief and forceful speech, he asked [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The day after Pearl Harbor was bombed, President Roosevelt appeared before a joint session of Congress and declared,</p>
<p> &#8220;<em>Yesterday, December 7, 1941&#8211;a date which will live in infamy&#8211;the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.</em>&#8221; </p>
<p>After a brief and forceful speech, he asked Congress to approve a resolution recognizing the state of war between the United States and Japan.</p>
<p>The Japanese air assault came as a devastating surprise to the naval base.</p>
<p>Much of the Pacific fleet was rendered useless: Five of eight battleships, three destroyers, and seven other ships were sunk or severely damaged, and more than 200 aircraft were destroyed. A total of 2,400 Americans were killed and 1,200 were wounded, many while valiantly attempting to repulse the attack. Japan&#8217;s losses were some 30 planes, five midget submarines, and fewer than 100 men.</p>
<p> Fortunately for the United States, all three Pacific fleet carriers were out at sea on training maneuvers. These giant aircraft carriers would have their revenge against Japan six months later at the Battle of Midway, reversing the tide against the previously invincible Japanese navy in a spectacular victory.</p>
<p><small><a href="http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=VideoArticle&#038;id=7104" target="_blank">Source</a><br />
<a href="http://www.wallpaperbase.com/wallpapers/movie/pearlharbor/pearl_harbor_7.jpg" target="_blank">Picture Source</a></small></p>
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		<title>Hilo Hattie&#8217;s Win A Trip to Hawaii Sweepstakes</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:16:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Hawaii Sweepstakes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hilo Hattie is having another sweepstakes and giving away round trip tickets for two from any Continental US point served by United Airlines. Winners which will be drawn on January 14, 2009. The winner will receive: - Round-trip tickets for two to Hawaii - 6 night Ocean View one Bedroom Suite accommodations at Hilton’s new [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://webinquiry.net/hilohattie/hawaii_sweeps/signup.aspx"><img src="http://www.youralohaconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/winatripphotos-242x300.jpg" alt="" title="Hawaii Sweepstakes" width="132" height="163" class="alignright size-small wp-image-186" /></a>Hilo Hattie is having another sweepstakes and giving away round trip tickets for two from any Continental US point served by United Airlines.</p>
<p>Winners which will be drawn on January 14, 2009.</p>
<p>The winner will receive:</p>
<ul>
<li>- Round-trip tickets for two to Hawaii</li>
<li>- 6 night Ocean View one Bedroom Suite accommodations at Hilton’s new Grand Waikikian Hotel in Waikiki</li>
<li>- $250 gift certificate valid towards Hilo Hattie labeled garments at our any of our Hilo Hattie Hawaii or mainland store locations</li>
</ul>
<p>This Hawaii Sweepstakes is open to individuals 18 years or older except employees&#8230;</p>
<p>“<a href="http://webinquiry.net/hilohattie/hawaii_sweeps/signup.aspx" target="_blank">Win A Trip to Hawaii!&#8221; Sweepstakes</a><br />
Sponsored by: Hilo Hattie, United Airlines and<br />
The Grand Waikikian Hotel</p>
<p><small>Travel must be completed before 12/15/09 (No extensions will be allowed).<br />
<br />Some flight restrictions and block out dates may apply.</small></p>
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		<title>Hilo Hawaii Beaches</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:12:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While the Big Island doesn&#8217;t offer the vast wide open beaches that some of the other Hawaiian islands do, we do have a few beaches and small lagoons here in the Hilo area. Hilo Bay Beach is where the canoe club is and although it doesn&#8217;t get very busy unless there is something special going [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While the Big Island doesn&#8217;t offer the vast wide open beaches that some of the other Hawaiian islands do, we do have a few beaches and small lagoons here in the Hilo area. </p>
<p><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/cassclark/907830570/ target="_blank""><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/144/341179621_79bc7cd98c_m.jpg" title="Hilo Bay Beach" class="alignright" width="240" height="160" /></a><strong>Hilo Bay Beach</strong> is where the canoe club is and although it doesn&#8217;t get very busy unless there is something special going on nearby or there is a canoe competition. </p>
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<p>Take a drive down along Kalanianaole Avenue and you will find these parks.</p>
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<p><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/islandfriend/2540382256/"><img src=" http://www.youralohaconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/onekahakaha.jpg" alt="" title="Onekahakaha Beach" width="240" height="160" class="alignright size-full wp-image-129" /></a> <strong>Onekahakaha Beach</strong> or Kids Beach is a man made lagoon with the surf blocked off by big rocks and sand was brought in to fill in the swimming area. We went there on Sunday and spent a couple of hours. I could float on my belly and walk with my hands all over the swimming area so I believe the max depth is under 3 feet. Of course this could change with high tide. Amenitites include showers, restrooms, picnic facilities and lifeguards.</p>
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<p><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/r_madrigal/2085164888/ "><img alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2187/2085164888_ea7a0cbfb9_m.jpg" title="Leleiwi Beach " class="alignright" width="240" height="180" /></a> <strong>Leleiwi Beach</strong> is right next to Richardsons Beach and it is a good snorkeling spot and a good place to spot Honu&#8217;s (turtles).</p>
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<p><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/paulac/539489974/"><img alt="" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1138/539489974_c709040ee3_m.jpg" title="Richardson Beach Park" class="alignright" width="240" height="180" /></a> <strong>Richardson Beach Park</strong> is a favorite among locals and snorkelers. It is also the closest black sand beach to the town of Hilo.  Amenities include picnic areas, bathrooms, showers, and a lifeguard stand.  The grassy area is pictured here with black sand beach to the right of the picture. The beach and swimming area are protected by a natural lava rock breakwater.</p>
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<p><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/maikalani/2618072587/"><img alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3178/2618072587_67e804f715_m.jpg" title="Four Mile Beach" class="alignright" width="240" height="180" /></a> <strong>Four Mile Beach (James Kealoha Park)</strong> is another favorite among locals offering swimming, snorkeling and camping on scout island just offshore.</p>
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<p><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/lasertrimguy/474541837/"><img alt="" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/169/474541837_6282d529ac_m.jpg" title="Lehia Park" class="alignright" width="240" height="160" /></a>At the end of Kalanianaole Avenue you will find <strong>Lehia Park</strong>. The water is pretty rough here, so swimming is not recommended, but there is some tide pools and some big open sandy and grassy areas to relax.</p>
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<p>Be careful of the sun here in Hawaii and wear some sunscreen. I was only out for a couple hours and I am feelin the burn.</p>
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		<title>Hilo Hoolaulea 2008</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 18:08:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[15th Annual Hilo Ho&#8217;olaulea 5-10 P.M. Saturday September 27th, 2008 Downtown Hilo, HI Featuring: Ten Feet ~ Mana`o Company ~ Rebel Souljahz ~ Ekolu ~ Sudden Rush ~ Ho`okoa ~ Waiolama ~ Island Harmony ~ Darlene Ahuna with Keawe Trio ~ Mixjah ~ Tropical Blend and more. Be sure to come early and get a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>15th Annual Hilo Ho&#8217;olaulea<br />
5-10 P.M. Saturday<br />
September 27th, 2008<br />
Downtown Hilo, HI</p>
<p><img src="http://www.youralohaconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/hoolauleaposter_08.jpg" alt="" title="Hilo Hoolaulea 2008" width="500" height="745" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-117" /></p>
<p><strong>Featuring:</strong><br />
Ten Feet ~ Mana`o Company ~ Rebel Souljahz ~ Ekolu ~ Sudden Rush ~ Ho`okoa ~ Waiolama ~ Island Harmony ~ Darlene Ahuna with Keawe Trio ~ Mixjah ~ Tropical Blend and more.</p>
<p>Be sure to come early and get a good parking spot.</p>
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		<title>Renewable Energy in Hawaii</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:51:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Hawaii Green]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hawaii is a leader among the fifty states (Ranked 4th Forbes 2007) when it comes to renewable energy. In a single year, renewable energy sources such as biomass, wind, hydropower, geothermal and solar have saved the State as much as 3.5 million barrels of oil and reduced carbon dioxide emissions by an estimated 1.9 million [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.youralohaconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/19skystream-218x300.jpg" alt="" title="19skystream" width="218" height="300" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-98" />Hawaii is a leader among the fifty states <em>(Ranked 4th <a href="http://www.forbes.com/2007/10/16/environment-energy-vermont-biz-beltway-cx_bw_mm_1017greenstates_2.html" target="_blank">Forbes</a> 2007)</em> when it comes to renewable energy. In a single year, renewable energy sources such as biomass, wind, hydropower, geothermal and solar have saved the State as much as 3.5 million barrels of oil and reduced carbon dioxide emissions by an estimated 1.9 million tons <em>(1992)</em>.</p>
<p>Sadly, Hawaii is also one of the most petroleum dependent states for about 85% &#8211; 90% of its primary energy.</p>
<p>Gov. Lingle announced a goal earlier this year of at least 70 percent renewable energy use in Hawaii by the year 2030.</p>
<p><strong>Geothermal</strong></p>
<p>Geothermal uses the heat generated by the volcanic activities and turns the hot water and steam generated deep underground and converts it to power on the surface. On the Big Island of Hawaii geothermal provides 20% of the Big Islands power. Geothermal exploration started as early as 1960 and has grown into it&#8217;s present day supplier of a fifth of the islands needs, with the potential to provide much more.</p>
<p>The Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV) power plant is located in Pahoa, Hawaii. PGV accounts for about 30 percent of the state’s alternative energy resources, which is more than wind and  solar combined. The water is reinjected into the earth so the plant has near zero emissions.</p>
<p><strong>Biomass</strong></p>
<p>Biomass is the largest source of renewable fuel in Hawaii. A 180 MW biomass plant began full-scale operations on September 1, 1992. In 1992 biomass produced about 8.2 percent of the State&#8217;s total electricity. Consisting mainly from bagasse the waste from sugarcane. Sugar mills use bagasse from sugarcane to provide thermal power and electricity for sale to utility grids. The decline in the sugar industry over the past couple of decades has slowed this renewable source down to the point that some of the plants had to turn to burning coal and petroleum fuels to produce power.</p>
<p>A partnership of Wind developers from Kaui and Maui are trying to secure the rights to 20,000 acres of eucalyptus trees grown along the Hamakua coast to burn in a biomass combustion power plant. The 30-megawatt power plant hopes to be completed sometime in the second half of 2010.</p>
<p>The power plant will be located in Paauilo and produce enough energy to power 30,000 homes. The plant could generate 30 megawatts of power, but would normally generate 25 megawatts of firm power during peak times and 15 megawatts at other times.</p>
<p><strong>Hydro Power</strong></p>
<p>Hydro power harness the energy of moving water to produce electricity. There are several small hydroelectric plants on the islands of Hawaii. Although these are deamed as being intermittent and not stable power they do produce enough power to power various sugar mills and plantations. Most are owned by the sugar mills themselves. There are a total of 20 Hydropower plants that produce .2 MW or greater. Maui has 4 hydro power plants, Kauai has seven and the Big Island has 9 plants.</p>
<p><strong>Solar Power</strong></p>
<p>Hawaii is the state with the nation&#8217;s highest per capita installation of Solar Water Heaters. In a recent post I told you about the states new law requiring all new construction of homes to include a <a href="http://www.youralohaconnection.com/hawaii-solar-water-heater-bill/">Solar Water Heater</a>. An estimated 80,000 homes have solar heaters installed and an estimated 1,500 or more residential and commercial solar installations are in use throughout the state.</p>
<p><strong>Wind Power</strong></p>
<p>Wind power ranks third in Hawaii&#8217;s renewable energy resources with wind generation providing 1.3% of Hawaii&#8217;s power. There are several wind farms in Hawaii with Maui and the Big Island having the largest wind farms. The Parker Ranch solar / wind hybrid power plant on the Big Island in Hawaii is the world&#8217;s largest hybrid solar / wind energy project.</p>
<p><strong>Renewable Energy for the Homeowner</strong></p>
<p>The homeowner in Hawaii has a couple of choices for setting up and using Renewable energy in their home. Solar is the obvious first choice and wind power makes a good match to solar because of the trade winds we have and the wind during storms when the sun isn&#8217;t shining as bright.</p>
<p>The state provides homeowners with various tax credits as does the federal government for installing either Solar and Wind systems or both.</p>
<p>Since the Pu&#8217;u O&#8217;o vent opened up the Vog is affecting the Kona side of the big Island, Solar output of solar panels has been reduced by as much as 50% in some locations, so be sure you check with a  reputable dealer when making your solar decisions and discuss the area you live in and the possible impact of the vog on your solar system.</p>
<p><strong>Homeowner Renewable Resources:</strong></p>
<p>Maui Koa Solar<br />
Attn: Christopher Cookman<br />
P.O. Box 791278<br />
Paia, HI 96779<br />
  Tel: (808) 573-6657<br />
  Fax: (808) 573-6657<br />
  E-mail: cookman2@gmail.com </p>
<p> Maui Energy Co.<br />
Attn: Leo Caires<br />
1188 E. Kuaha Rd.<br />
Haiku, HI 96708<br />
   Tel: (866) 629-5756<br />
   E-mail: info@mauienergycompany.com<br />
   Web Site: http://www.mauienergycompany.com </p>
<p> Solarman<br />
Attn: Paul MooreP.O. Box 10689<br />
Hilo, HI 96721<br />
   Tel: (808) 982-5708<br />
   Fax: (808) 982-7526<br />
   E-mail: solarpaul@yahoo.com </p>
<p> Kevin Donnelly<br />
P.O. Box 20<br />
Maunaloa, Molokai, HI 96770<br />
   Tel: (808) 552-2222<br />
   Fax: (808) 552-0055<br />
   E-mail: kevin@mymolokai.net </p>
<p> The Alternate Source / JBT Ltd.<br />
Attn: Ted Walls<br />
27-2111 Mamalahoa Hwy<br />
Papaikou, HI 96781<br />
  Tel: (808) 964-3500<br />
  Fax: (808) 964-3511<br />
  E-mail: fotovolt@gte.net</p>
<p> Jim Anderson<br />
P.O. Box 741<br />
Naalehu, HI 96772<br />
  Tel: (808) 929-4463 </p>
<p> Pacific Energy Strategies LLC<br />
Attn: Steven Olsen<br />
94-1093 Hanauna Street, Ste.102<br />
Waipahu, HI 96797<br />
   Tel: (808) 671-5566<br />
   Fax: (808) 678-1475<br />
   E-mail: pacificenergy@hawaii.rr.com<br />
   Web Site: http://www.pacific-energy.com  </p>
<p> Kohala Sun &#038; Wind<br />
Attn: Karl ToubmanP.O. Box 1556<br />
Kapa&#8217;au, HI 96755<br />
   Tel: (808) 895-1911<br />
   Fax: (808) 885-4228<br />
   E-mail: karltoub@hawaiiantel.net </p>
<p>I am sure there are a lot more Solar and Wind power dealers I didn&#8217;t include here. Check your local phone books and also search Google for more.</p>
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		<title>Finding a Doctor in Hawaii</title>
		<link>http://www.youralohaconnection.com/finding-a-doctor-in-hawaii/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:29:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Finding a Doctor in Hawaii can be a daunting task. Most Doctors here will not refill a prescription for walk-ins. Even with insurance you will be lucky to find one to see you without a copy of your medical records. If you plan on moving here to Hawaii. Make sure you bring along the a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/8737111@N02/2749753040/" title="Out of hours..." target="_blank"><img class="alignleft" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3065/2749753040_7dbd9a6594_s.jpg" alt="Out of hours..." border="0" /></a><br /> Finding a Doctor in Hawaii can be a daunting task. Most Doctors here will not refill a prescription for walk-ins. Even with insurance you will be lucky to find one to see you without a copy of your medical records.</p>
<p>If you plan on moving here to Hawaii.<br />
Make sure you bring along the a couple items:</p>
<ul>
<li>A month or two supply of any prescription meds (even if you have to pay out of pocket, bring em!)</li>
<li>A complete copy of your medical records (2 &#8211; 5 years if you have it &#8211; the more the better)</li>
<li>For your children you should have a copy of their vaccination record</li>
</ul>
<p>The NP at the hospital told me it can take a couple of months to get setup with a new Dr. here in Hilo.</p>
<p>Just be prepared with medical records and you should be fine.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t let this keep you from moving here there ARE good Doctors here, there is just a shortage of available doctors, at least here in Hilo.</p>
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		<title>Marriots Win A Trip To Hawaii Sweepstakes</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Experience a true Hawaiian escape with: 6 days 5 nights trip to either Marriott&#8217;s KoOlina Beach Club, Waiohai Beach Club or Maui Ocean Club a $1,500 Visa Gift Card Hertz Rental Car and a $500 certificate towards shopping, dinning, golf, etc. Enter to win Marriott&#8217;s Win a Trip to Hawaii Sweepstakes 2009 Open only to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img alt="" src="http://www.youralohaconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/marriot-beach.jpg" title="Marriots Win A Trip To Hawaii Sweepstakes 2009" class="alignleft" width="246" height="225" /> Experience a true Hawaiian escape with:</p>
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<li>6 days 5 nights trip to either Marriott&#8217;s KoOlina Beach Club, Waiohai Beach Club or Maui Ocean Club</li>
<li>a $1,500 Visa Gift Card</li>
<li>Hertz Rental Car</li>
<li>and a $500 certificate towards shopping, dinning, golf, etc.</li>
</ul>
<p>Enter to win <a href="https://www.marriott-vacations.com/sweeps/hawaiigetaway/default.html?loc=IM59*1-207Q2T">Marriott&#8217;s Win a Trip to Hawaii Sweepstakes 2009</a> </p>
<p><em>Open only to legal residents of the fifty United States (excluding NJ, U.S. possessions, territories, overseas military installations in foreign countries and Puerto Rico) who are 21 years of age or older. Sweepstakes begins 12:00:01 AM ET 6/16/08; ends 11:59:59 PM ET 6/16/09.</em></p>
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