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Entries from August 13th, 2010

Problem with comments has been fixed

August 13th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Blogs

I was able to post a comment a few minutes ago, and some new spam has also gotten through. So it appears that the error that had been blocking new comments much of the day has been fixed. Thanks to the support techs at Hostrocket. 5:30 p.m., Hawaiian Standard Time

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Feline Friday: Better late than never

August 13th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Cats, Photographs

After a bit of a morning delay, here’s a somewhat abbreviated batch of Friday Felines, beginning with Mr. Duke. This was his first night back after two nights in the kitty slammer, also known as the our vet’s place (VCA in Kaneohe). He was happy to be home, anxious to check to be sure his [...]

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Feline Friday will be late today

August 13th, 2010 · No Comments · Cats

Feline Friday is coming, but not until later in the day. With Meda out of town, and the combination of new cat responsibilities as well as a new schedule, things are out of whack. The new schedule revolves around the 12-hour insulin cycle. We’re aiming Duke at daily 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. shots. They’re [...]

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A political aside: Poker with the governor

August 13th, 2010 · No Comments · Campaigns, History, Politics

Last night’s Island Insights on PBS Hawaii featured a good discussion of the current campaign season. Richard Borreca, political reporter for the Star-Advertiser and now perhaps the senior political writer among the current crop of reporters, had a couple of very good points that I jotted down. Republicans have fielded candidates in almost every race, [...]

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Another bit of surf history: The Lahaina Invitational Surfboard Paddling Races, 1960

August 13th, 2010 · 2 Comments · John Lind Collection

Here’s another bit of island history found at the bottom of a box of my dad’s assorted papers. It’s the program for the First Annual Lahaina Invitational Surfboard Paddling Races, dated June 11, 1960. Sponsored by the Maui Surf Club, Puunene, Maui. Click on the front cover to browse through the program. It’s in poor [...]

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