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Entries from November 30th, 2009

Someone you know might appreciate one of these!

November 30th, 2009 · No Comments · General, Media

Wondering what to give someone for the holidays? This year, I’m able to offer three different calendars, featuring Kaaawa dogs, our wonderful cats, and Kaaawa at dawn. Ordering is simple via Lulu.com. A very small amount ($2) from each calendar sale goes to support this site. Thanks for your support.

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Flu vaccine issues raised here first

November 30th, 2009 · 8 Comments · Media, Politics

The Honolulu Advertiser reports today that the state has had to change its method of allocating H1N1 flu vaccine after many doctors, and large providers like Kaiser, were given only minimal supplies. But the first-come, first-served distribution method has forced many pediatricians to set up waiting lists for swine flu vaccinations, even as many pharmacies [...]

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Minutes silent on whether EUTF trustees were told of Summerlin’s mainland troubles before approving “default” health plan

November 30th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Politics

At the same time that Summerlin Life and Health Insurance Company, a small Nevada-based insurer, announced its 2004 entry into Hawaii’s tight insurance market, the company was struggling to provide acceptable levels of service in its home state, where it was contracted to offer an HMO plan for Medicaid recipients as well as selling coverage [...]

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