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Andrea Dean Calling All Green Power heroes!

loha friends, GPG here calling all the Green Power Heroes to join our parade and carry the message to all- GREEN YOUR HOLIDAYS! Michael Kramer aka GREEN FLASH has inspired yet another way for us to get our message out by dressing up as the GPHeroes and march in the KOna Christmas Parade! The kids in Kona attending will surely be delighted to see us in person! Do you have a inner Hero just waiting to come out? Come join us! Find your Green Power Hero here at… Continue

Added by Andrea Dean on November 23, 2009 at 3:43pm — No Comments

Reno Happy Green Worker is available. Very rea$onable.

Aloha everyone. Being here almost 2 years i have learned a very important consideration. Its all about energy!! This is why i am excited about choosing a field of work that will be rewarding for me as well as for my clients. I want to dedicate myself to providing a service of energy upgrades and alternative landscape & garden. Save electrical costs. The products are available, or we can design and make our own. I am creative and skilled at installing all kinds of roof skylights, includin… Continue

Added by Reno on November 22, 2009 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Dmitry Doctor in Jackson case avoids jail in support case

The physician being investigated in Michael Jackson's death reached an agreement Monday in a separate child support case that kept him out of a Nevada jail.

Prosecutors in Las Vegas had sought an arrest warrant for Dr. Conrad Murray after he failed to appear for previous hearings before Family Court officers attempting to collect unpaid child support for a California woman and her 11-year-old son dating back to October 2008.

With Murray at his side, defense lawyer Christopher Aa

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Added by Dmitry on November 16, 2009 at 9:52pm — No Comments

Dmitry Palestinians call for EU to back independence

Palestinians have formally asked the European Union to urge the UN security council to recognise a fully independent state in the West Bank and Gaza Strip in response to the current impasse in peace negotiations with Israel.

Saeb Erakat, the chief Palestinian negotiator, confirmed that the request to the EU was made on Monday as Israeli ministers repeated warnings that any unilateral moves would trigger counter-measures that could include the annexation of more of the occupied West Ban

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Added by Dmitry on November 16, 2009 at 11:22am — No Comments

Dmitry Balloon boy parents face sentence in December

FORT COLLINS (Reuters) - The parents of a Colorado boy whose apparent brush with death in a helium balloon transfixed millions pleaded guilty on Friday to staging a publicity-seeking hoax and will be sentenced next month.

Richard and Mayumi Heene pleaded guilty to a felony and a misdemeanor and will be sentenced on December 23.

The case has sparked outrage over the amount of money spent on a rescue attempt for the six-year-old child, dubbed "balloon boy," after live television i

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Added by Dmitry on November 16, 2009 at 7:01am — No Comments

Dmitry Balloon boy parents face sentence in December

FORT COLLINS (Reuters) - The parents of a Colorado boy whose apparent brush with death in a helium balloon transfixed millions pleaded guilty on Friday to staging a publicity-seeking hoax and will be sentenced next month.

Richard and Mayumi Heene pleaded guilty to a felony and a misdemeanor and will be sentenced on December 23.

The case has sparked outrage over the amount of money spent on a rescue attempt for the six-year-old child, dubbed "balloon boy," after live television i

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Added by Dmitry on November 13, 2009 at 11:24am — No Comments

Amy Domestico Can we conserve our way out of a water crisis?

Can we conserve our way out of a water crisis? Around the Water Cooler welcomes Doug Bennett, the water conservation manager for the Southern Nevada Water Authority and chair of the 2009 WaterSmart Innovations Conference, about the future of our drinking water. http://budurl.com/wc1104 Continue

Added by Amy Domestico on November 4, 2009 at 9:05pm — 2 Comments

JarraeTehani Maalaea Bay’s once-vibrant reefs suffer decline at an alarming rate

By CHRISTIE WILSON, The Honolulu Advertiser POSTED: October 25, 2009 The best place to see vibrant coral reefs in Maalaea may be at the Maui Ocean Center. The popular aquarium displays an abundant range of marine life that no longer exists in the adjacent bay, which has experienced a total collapse of its underwater ecosystem in recent years, due largely to human impacts. Coral coverage in the bay was estimated at 50 to 75 percent in 1993 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, similar to that… Continue

Added by JarraeTehani on October 27, 2009 at 7:20pm — No Comments

roberto 350 Hawaii events Saturday 24th OCtober 2009 - Join us!

Oahu: 350 HPU at the Hawaii Loa Campus, Oahu 10a-2p FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23rd, 2009 Contact: Elliott Roberts ardwyad@gmail.com (808) 349-7662 1. 350 Youth take action: Kawainui marsh 9am-11am, Saturday October 24th, 2009 Kapaa road (Quarry), Kailua (turn left off Pali hwy.) Bring water/tabis-shoes & clothes for mud Lunch w/b served at 12n Contacts: Chuck Burrows - chuckkb@gmail.com - 372-7594 Rob Kinslow - 350@riseup.net 2. Blue Line Project 11AM-1PM, Saturday October 24th, 2009 Various Locatio… Continue

Added by roberto on October 20, 2009 at 9:23pm — No Comments

Kevin Vaccarello No Impact Project Experiment

The No Impact Experiment is a one-week carbon cleanse. It is a chance for you to see what a difference no-impact living can have on your quality of life. It’s not about giving up creature comforts but an opportunity for you to test whether the modern “conveniences” you take for granted are actually making you happier or just eating away at your time and money. Joining is simple, click here to sign up f… Continue

Added by Kevin Vaccarello on October 18, 2009 at 9:26am — No Comments

JarraeTehani Petition for Sustainable and Organic Farmers

It’s time to end the bureaucratic squabbling at the USDA and put beginning and minority farmers first. What new and minority farmers need most is access to affordable land — unfortunately USDA officials are stalling a potential solution. A new program created by sustainable agriculture advocates in the 2008 Farm Bill, called the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Transition Option, offers incentives to land owners enrolled in the CRP to sell or lease the land to beginning and minority farmers… Continue

Added by JarraeTehani on October 16, 2009 at 7:27pm — No Comments

Tri-Seal of Hawai`i Got Mold?

Mold is a major issue in Hawai`i and the outer islands. Mold is linked to depression, asthma and many other health problems. It has been reported that 1 in 4 people have allergies and that 50% of all asthma cases in the U.S. are attributed to allergens which include mold. Preventing environmental issues in an eco-friendly manner is now available. The EPA states that the key to preventing mold is moisture control and further states that no mold will grow without moisture, food source(wood) and en… Continue

Added by Tri-Seal of Hawai`i on October 9, 2009 at 6:04pm — No Comments

JarraeTehani Council Approves Ban on GMO Taro

The Maui News By MELISSA TANJI, Staff Writer Posted: October 3, 2009 WAILUKU - A bill prohibiting genetically modified taro in Maui County received final approval Friday by the Maui County Council. In other council business, a bill banning alcohol at Kamaole Beach Park I received initial approval. The taro bill prohibits anyone from testing, propagating, growing or introducing genetically engineered or modified taro, or kalo, within Maui County. Council members voted 9-0 to approve the ban, s… Continue

Added by JarraeTehani on October 6, 2009 at 3:29pm — No Comments

JarraeTehani Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force

The Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force Video Conference for the Pacific was held this past Tuesday, September 29. 2009. For those who are not familiar abour this Ocean Policy Task Force, here are a few key points. First off, the task force was initiated by President Obama to his White House Council of Environmental Quality (CEQ). The Task Force is comprised of 24 senior policy level officials from executive departments, agencies and offices across the Federal Government and is chaired by the C… Continue

Added by JarraeTehani on October 6, 2009 at 2:58pm — No Comments

Kevin Vaccarello Walk Story and Get Rewarded For It!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 2, 2009 Save Money, Reduce Pollution, Conserve Water, Support the Local Economy - and Get Rewarded For It! Honolulu, HI- It’s not everyday that someone will reward you for "walking story." But two Hawaii-based organizations have partnered up to offer local discounts and rewards to people who can reduce their electricity, gas and water usage. Local sustainable living publication, the HonuGuide and… Continue

Added by Kevin Vaccarello on October 2, 2009 at 1:58pm — No Comments

Allen Goodson Houseplants to Clean the Air in Your Home

Great info on using house plants to clean air in your home. Provided by CTAHR, Cooperative Extension Service, UH Manoa. Link found here: http://www.plantshawaii.com/showthread.php?t=192 Continue

Added by Allen Goodson on September 28, 2009 at 8:28pm — No Comments

JarraeTehani Ocean Policy Task Force PEACESAT VIDEOCONFERENCE

Announcement for Posting Online Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force Hawaii – Pacific Public Listening Session September 29, 2009 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. The Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force, established by President Obama, is pleased to invite you and members of your organization to participate in an important Obama Administration initiative. The Task Force is asking for your help in developing a national policy to protect, maintain, and restore our oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes. A public… Continue

Added by JarraeTehani on September 28, 2009 at 3:36pm — No Comments

JarraeTehani Vote Project 10 to the 100

GOOGLE Vote for the idea you believe will help the most people. Last fall Google launched Project 10^100, a call for ideas to change the world by helping as many people as possible. The response was overwhelming. Thousands of people from more than 170 countries submitted more than 150,000 (or around 10^5.2) ideas, from general investment suggestions to specific implementation proposals. As Google reviewed these submissions, they started noticing lots of similar ideas related to certain broad t… Continue

Added by JarraeTehani on September 28, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

Dakota Hall Free 1 Year Subscription to Website Magazine

This was forwarded to me yesterday, and I thought I would share this with all of my friends since most of you have a website of your own. This is the top magazine for people with a website, and they are giving away subscriptions to boost their readership. The free subscription is the one on the right side of the web page below: http://tinyurl.com/yeaqe7o Feel free to pass it along to your friends also. Enjoy... Continue

Added by Dakota Hall on September 25, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

Andrea Dean Ever Wanted to See the Inside of a Luxury Cruise Ship?

Well, here is your golden opportunity to come aboard the Golden Princess while it is docked in Hilo Harbor. And the best thing about it is you can support the Hawaii Island School Garden Network. If you don't know- Nancy Redfeather has been hard at work and has helped network together and launch about 50 school garden programs here on the Big Island. This is crucial work for educatin… Continue

Added by Andrea Dean on September 22, 2009 at 7:54pm — No Comments

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