Billy Kenoi- Our Ahole Mayor: has proposed additional 28 positions when they haven't filled all the 30+ openings we already have.
Karen Eoff- Our Councilperson has agreed to a 10% Increase in our property taxes to pay an additional travel and expenses for our councilmembers. We have many in Puna/Kau and pay $100.00 while West Hawaii pays BIG BIG. $5.55 per thousand has now become a new value plus $9.55 per thousand.
I am so tired of the Big Island RIP OFFS.
At least Brenda Ford- Kona's Councilperson has fought against the Property Tax increase. Our token Common sense person as far as I know.
Sadly Hawaii is run like the Mafia/ underground, crooks..... The price you pay to live in paradise (paradise?perhaps)
Friday, May 31, 2013
Part time under the 20 hours equals no medical.
I have applied for many many many jobs over the last year and I find employers are really cheap. They want you to work under 20 hours so they don't have to pay your medical. Then when you work for them the job is not a 20 hour or less position.
I found this when I worked 10 months and asked for medical. They acted surprised. I have applied for 6 jobs and ALL want you under 20 hours.
Where are the Jobs????
Signed Frustrated with years of experience.
I found this when I worked 10 months and asked for medical. They acted surprised. I have applied for 6 jobs and ALL want you under 20 hours.
Where are the Jobs????
Signed Frustrated with years of experience.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Kona Police moonlight as Construction flag wavers.
Can anyone tell me why so many people are out of work and the contracts the County signs adds Police as crossing guards on the road construction? Where else in the Country can you wear your uniform and use it on a side job?
The roads on the mainland are ALL governed by employees not Police. The Police are hired to do Police work, not road guards.
The road crews hear doing the tree cut backs from the road are always traffic controlled by hired hands. Why is that?
It sure is NOT Bacon Davis that I can tell. Anyone know the answers? Let me know.
There is a safety video for directing traffic. This is not something the Tax Payers should be paying for in a Road Bid. How much could the Tax payers save?? You tell me.
Food for Thought!
The roads on the mainland are ALL governed by employees not Police. The Police are hired to do Police work, not road guards.
The road crews hear doing the tree cut backs from the road are always traffic controlled by hired hands. Why is that?
It sure is NOT Bacon Davis that I can tell. Anyone know the answers? Let me know.
There is a safety video for directing traffic. This is not something the Tax Payers should be paying for in a Road Bid. How much could the Tax payers save?? You tell me.
Food for Thought!
Monday, March 11, 2013
Business Friendly? Hawaii?? NOT
How can you make a business from your home in Hawaii and think you are ok?
You go and get a business license. You file all of your taxes and then you get a letter from the County of Hawaii Tax Department. Now you owe over $3,000.00 because a neighbor complained and reported your business.
Everyone in my neighborhood has home based business like:
I can get any of the following services right here in my neighborhood: Electrical work, Plumber, Yard worker, hydroponics veggies, farm fresh eggs,arts, contractors, writter, piano teacher, babysitter, etc... plus over 2/3rds of my neighbors have illegal rentals. I pay taxes, I thought I was legal.
The Tax Department is not about being consistent. They just follow up on complaints! I don't see them charging everyone else for a home based business.
Don't come to Hawaii if you want to conduct business. The rent or the county will get you.
Our Rep. Karen Eoff was notified and has followed up. No answers though. What is going to happen when the University is built at the bottom of the hill and everyone rents their place.
Renting in Kona is like taking on a mortgage. and many owners want a percentage of your sales.
Hawaii is not business friendly.
You go and get a business license. You file all of your taxes and then you get a letter from the County of Hawaii Tax Department. Now you owe over $3,000.00 because a neighbor complained and reported your business.
Everyone in my neighborhood has home based business like:
I can get any of the following services right here in my neighborhood: Electrical work, Plumber, Yard worker, hydroponics veggies, farm fresh eggs,arts, contractors, writter, piano teacher, babysitter, etc... plus over 2/3rds of my neighbors have illegal rentals. I pay taxes, I thought I was legal.
The Tax Department is not about being consistent. They just follow up on complaints! I don't see them charging everyone else for a home based business.
Don't come to Hawaii if you want to conduct business. The rent or the county will get you.
Our Rep. Karen Eoff was notified and has followed up. No answers though. What is going to happen when the University is built at the bottom of the hill and everyone rents their place.
Renting in Kona is like taking on a mortgage. and many owners want a percentage of your sales.
Hawaii is not business friendly.
Saturday, November 03, 2012
The Election of our Time.
This next week we will make a decision that will change our Nation. We have two totally different paths ahead.
Mitt Romney- He says anything to please the audience in front of him. He has no solid values after he was Gov. of Mass and implemented Health Care and said it should be used nation wide at the time. Now the new Romney is against his own designed plan. If that isn't a filp flop I don't know what is.
His runny mate- Paul Ryan wants to control and make judgements for women and their bodies. The Republicans has spent the last 4 years BLOCKING anything from moving forward. They wasted time taking 33 votes to stop health care but not one vote forward for a jobs bill. They all jumped in bed with Norquest and signed their lives away, instead of Voting and Acting on behalf of our Nation's best interest. Every single Republican should be thrown out.
Brack Obama- Has taken the wheel when we had 3 of the 4 wheels we off the curb.
The deregulations and outsourcing has driven our economy straight down. 2 unpaid wars all on our credit card. This next 4 years Obama has to step up to the plate and make the Congress and Senate get things done. He should make a weekly, monthly visit with all Members and do some motivating. He is on the correct path but it is a huge hole we have to dig out of. We need sound leadership with a clear path forward.
Vote vote vote....
Mitt Romney- He says anything to please the audience in front of him. He has no solid values after he was Gov. of Mass and implemented Health Care and said it should be used nation wide at the time. Now the new Romney is against his own designed plan. If that isn't a filp flop I don't know what is.
His runny mate- Paul Ryan wants to control and make judgements for women and their bodies. The Republicans has spent the last 4 years BLOCKING anything from moving forward. They wasted time taking 33 votes to stop health care but not one vote forward for a jobs bill. They all jumped in bed with Norquest and signed their lives away, instead of Voting and Acting on behalf of our Nation's best interest. Every single Republican should be thrown out.
Brack Obama- Has taken the wheel when we had 3 of the 4 wheels we off the curb.
The deregulations and outsourcing has driven our economy straight down. 2 unpaid wars all on our credit card. This next 4 years Obama has to step up to the plate and make the Congress and Senate get things done. He should make a weekly, monthly visit with all Members and do some motivating. He is on the correct path but it is a huge hole we have to dig out of. We need sound leadership with a clear path forward.
Vote vote vote....
Monday, May 14, 2012
Romney the Bully by Marjoire Cohn
Romney the Bully
By Marjorie Cohn
Truthout
May 14, 2012
Last week, I was invited to speak to 40 high school freshman about
human rights. When we discussed the right to be free from torture, I
asked the students if they could think of an example of torture. They
said, “bullying.” A major problem among teens, bullying can lead to
depression, and even suicide. When most people list the qualities they
want to see in their President, “bully” is not one of them.
Yet evidence continues to emerge that Mitt Romney is a bully. When he
was a high school senior at the prestigious Cranbrook School, Romney
orchestrated and played the primary role in forcibly pinning fellow
student John Lauber to the ground and clipping the terrified Lauber’s
hair. The soft-spoken Lauber, it seemed, had returned from spring
break with bleached-blond hair draped over one eye. Romney,
infuriated, declared, “He can’t look like that. That’s wrong. Just
look at him!” Lauber eyes filled with tears as he screamed for help.
One of the other students in the dorm at the time, said, “It was a
hack job . . . It was vicious.”
But instead of owning up to his stupidity and expressing regret at his
bullying attack on Lauber, Romney told Fox News that he didn’t
remember the incident, although he apologized for his pranks that
“might have gone too far.” It’s hard to believe that Romney cannot
recall an incident that others who assisted in the attack have
regretted for years. Or perhaps there were so many more that he
doesn’t recall this one.
Lauber wasn’t the only student Romney harassed. Gary Hummel, a gay
student who had not yet come out, says Romney shouted, “Atta girl!”
when Hummel spoke out in English class. Once again, Romney claims he
doesn’t remember that insult.
In still another high school incident, Romney caused English teacher
Carl Wonnberger, who had severe vision problems, to smack into a
closed door, after which Romney laughed hysterically.
While these episodes demonstrate cruelty, one might dismiss them as
the work of an immature high school prankster. But, unfortunately,
Romney’s bullying didn’t end in high school. Romney is now famous for
driving to Canada with the family dog caged and strapped to the roof
of his car.
Moreover, Romney made a career of bullying when he was head of private
equity firm Bain Capital. Bain would invest in companies, load them up
with debt, and then sell them for huge profits. The companies often
had to lay off workers and sometimes were forced into bankruptcy.
The Wall Street Journal found that of the 77 companies in which Bain
invested while Romney headed it from 1984 to 1999, 22 percent filed
for bankruptcy or went out of business. In addition, Bain hid its
profits in tax havens.
William D. Cohan, a Wall Street deal-adviser for 17 years, wrote in
the Washington Post: “Seemingly alone among private-equity firms,”
Bain Capital under Romney’s leadership “was a master at
bait-and-switching Wall Street bankers to get its hands on the
companies that provided the raw material for its financial alchemy.”
Cohan said Bain “did all that it could to game the system.”
For 28 years, Joe Soptic was a steelworker at Worldwide Grinding
Systems. Soptic told Amy Goodman that after the company was bought out
in 1993, his wife had to quit working, she didn’t have health
insurance, and he couldn’t afford to buy it after his salary was
reduced from $59,000 to $24,800 annually. When his wife became ill
with cancer, she went to a county hospital. When she died, he said, “I
had this big bill.” Soptic was forced to liquidate his 401(k)s, which
are now gone. He lost his job after the company declared bankruptcy
under the control of Bain. While 750 workers lost their jobs, Bain
made billions of dollars in profit. Bain denied workers the severance
pay and health insurance they had been promised, and their retirement
benefits were reduced by as much as $400 a month.
Randy Johnson had worked for nine years at an office supply factory in
Marion, Indiana, when American Pad and Paper, which had been acquired
by Bain, bought out the factory in 1994. Johnson was hired back, but
without a union contract. He lost his pension plan, and his wages and
benefits were reduced. After an unsuccessful effort to negotiate a
contract, the plant closed. Johnson and more than 250 of his fellow
workers were fired. Johnson, who had tried to get Romney’s attention
during the labor dispute, said, “I really think [Romney] didn’t care
about the workers. It was all about profit over people.”
A bully does not care whom he may hurt by his tormenting behavior. He
intimidates the vulnerable for his own benefit, or amusement. He lacks
compassion. Romney fits this profile.
Marjorie Cohn is a professor of law at Thomas Jefferson School of Law
and past president of the National Lawyers Guild. Her most recent book
is, “The United States and Torture: Interrogation, Incarceration, and
Abuse.”
http://truth-out.org/news/item/9111-romney-the-bully
By Marjorie Cohn
Truthout
May 14, 2012
Last week, I was invited to speak to 40 high school freshman about
human rights. When we discussed the right to be free from torture, I
asked the students if they could think of an example of torture. They
said, “bullying.” A major problem among teens, bullying can lead to
depression, and even suicide. When most people list the qualities they
want to see in their President, “bully” is not one of them.
Yet evidence continues to emerge that Mitt Romney is a bully. When he
was a high school senior at the prestigious Cranbrook School, Romney
orchestrated and played the primary role in forcibly pinning fellow
student John Lauber to the ground and clipping the terrified Lauber’s
hair. The soft-spoken Lauber, it seemed, had returned from spring
break with bleached-blond hair draped over one eye. Romney,
infuriated, declared, “He can’t look like that. That’s wrong. Just
look at him!” Lauber eyes filled with tears as he screamed for help.
One of the other students in the dorm at the time, said, “It was a
hack job . . . It was vicious.”
But instead of owning up to his stupidity and expressing regret at his
bullying attack on Lauber, Romney told Fox News that he didn’t
remember the incident, although he apologized for his pranks that
“might have gone too far.” It’s hard to believe that Romney cannot
recall an incident that others who assisted in the attack have
regretted for years. Or perhaps there were so many more that he
doesn’t recall this one.
Lauber wasn’t the only student Romney harassed. Gary Hummel, a gay
student who had not yet come out, says Romney shouted, “Atta girl!”
when Hummel spoke out in English class. Once again, Romney claims he
doesn’t remember that insult.
In still another high school incident, Romney caused English teacher
Carl Wonnberger, who had severe vision problems, to smack into a
closed door, after which Romney laughed hysterically.
While these episodes demonstrate cruelty, one might dismiss them as
the work of an immature high school prankster. But, unfortunately,
Romney’s bullying didn’t end in high school. Romney is now famous for
driving to Canada with the family dog caged and strapped to the roof
of his car.
Moreover, Romney made a career of bullying when he was head of private
equity firm Bain Capital. Bain would invest in companies, load them up
with debt, and then sell them for huge profits. The companies often
had to lay off workers and sometimes were forced into bankruptcy.
The Wall Street Journal found that of the 77 companies in which Bain
invested while Romney headed it from 1984 to 1999, 22 percent filed
for bankruptcy or went out of business. In addition, Bain hid its
profits in tax havens.
William D. Cohan, a Wall Street deal-adviser for 17 years, wrote in
the Washington Post: “Seemingly alone among private-equity firms,”
Bain Capital under Romney’s leadership “was a master at
bait-and-switching Wall Street bankers to get its hands on the
companies that provided the raw material for its financial alchemy.”
Cohan said Bain “did all that it could to game the system.”
For 28 years, Joe Soptic was a steelworker at Worldwide Grinding
Systems. Soptic told Amy Goodman that after the company was bought out
in 1993, his wife had to quit working, she didn’t have health
insurance, and he couldn’t afford to buy it after his salary was
reduced from $59,000 to $24,800 annually. When his wife became ill
with cancer, she went to a county hospital. When she died, he said, “I
had this big bill.” Soptic was forced to liquidate his 401(k)s, which
are now gone. He lost his job after the company declared bankruptcy
under the control of Bain. While 750 workers lost their jobs, Bain
made billions of dollars in profit. Bain denied workers the severance
pay and health insurance they had been promised, and their retirement
benefits were reduced by as much as $400 a month.
Randy Johnson had worked for nine years at an office supply factory in
Marion, Indiana, when American Pad and Paper, which had been acquired
by Bain, bought out the factory in 1994. Johnson was hired back, but
without a union contract. He lost his pension plan, and his wages and
benefits were reduced. After an unsuccessful effort to negotiate a
contract, the plant closed. Johnson and more than 250 of his fellow
workers were fired. Johnson, who had tried to get Romney’s attention
during the labor dispute, said, “I really think [Romney] didn’t care
about the workers. It was all about profit over people.”
A bully does not care whom he may hurt by his tormenting behavior. He
intimidates the vulnerable for his own benefit, or amusement. He lacks
compassion. Romney fits this profile.
Marjorie Cohn is a professor of law at Thomas Jefferson School of Law
and past president of the National Lawyers Guild. Her most recent book
is, “The United States and Torture: Interrogation, Incarceration, and
Abuse.”
http://truth-out.org/news/item/9111-romney-the-bully
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Romney thinks he saved the Auto Industry?
today on the News we saw Mitt the Nittwit claiming credit for the Auto industry's survival. When in FACT REALITY shows over and over. Mitt said let them all go bankrupt and reorganize with private money. But in fact there was NO private money and Obama stepped in and SAVED the Auto Industry in Michigan. Ask the thousands of workers and surronding businesses who saved their jobs.
Let's hope the American public is smart enouh to see the truth.
Let's hope the American public is smart enouh to see the truth.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
These are Spooky Times We live in.
When radical right wingers are holding our Nation Hostage.
by Susan McGeachy on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at 12:28pm
The United States Congress has raised the ceiling hundreds of times over the past years. The US Congress has balanced the budget many times without any demand. I can't help feeling like the right wingers are fighting against our President regardless of how hard he tries.
This Congress / those that vote against raising the debt should be impeached.
This is not a game of "we are right or we aren't playing).
It is this new radical breed that want to stop the grandfather clock of time and try to change the access of government; (when they are less then the 1/3 majority of all of the law makers).
The Tea Party is going to teach us a lesson and demand a balanced budget without any tax increases. Unless they are from a Planet other then earth, we really don't see how!!! The Democrates have bent over so far backwards that they are now giving the farm away.
The answer is to bring home all of the troops NOW! and cut the contractors working there. Tax the richest 2% billionaires for corp. jets, cut all the give aways on tax subsidies for oil companies (making billions already).
Stop paying the LAW MAKERS in WASHINGTON NOW!
This congress was sent there to guide our Nation forward, getting the people's business and interests first. Yea before all of the lobbiest (with there power and control).
As an AMERICAN I am embarassed by our Government and lack of consideration for ALL American's.
The Tea Party is right that we want to cut the debt but not TODAY. Pass something and then lazer focus on fixing the jobs, the economy and the damaged image our Nation is having to endure
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Comment:
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Comment:
What do you think he can do?
What he can do is "get it" that the the other party is not genuinely at the negotiating table and wants NOTHING but failure for the black man and anything he tries to do.
He can stop acting like they are anything but disingenuous and say so. When they say no to things they actually were for in the past,..that says they aren't there at the table. He can say it is a shame what they are doing.
He can stop taking Bonner to play golf!!!!!
He can say the three programs that help those struggling is OFF the table,.just as easily as they say the tax loopholes and corporate welfare for the 2% fat cats is off their table.
Social security is solvent for 30 years and paid by US!! Why in the hell is THAT on ANY frickin table???? It should not be! This is unbelievable!!!!
He can say a word of encouragement to protesters who are fighting the union busters and say that these evil people are trying to make campaign money and voting difficult for no other reason that to stifle Democratic votes!
He can be as tough as his words were during his campaign. He could be as tough as a Teddy Kennedy!.
What we need is someone with a frickin sack!! Like Greyson! Who wouldnt keep trying to negotiate with people who have no intention of negotiating! When I see a picture of him sitting with these fakes and smiling I want throw up! They hate his guts and have no intention of compromising! Why does Obama keep acting like they are anything but fake?
He could come out and say they are obviously NOT interested in creating a jobs bill,.when this is what is MOST important right now,...he could say that it is shameful for this party to hold our country hostage as has never been done before,,and use what any same leader would do in this situation and use the Bully Pulpit as much as possible.
He could say that they wanted to dilute the stimulous money because they knew it would HELP the economy,..He could say they arte using this Debt Ceiling for no other reason than to distract from what IS most important right now; JOBS!!!!!
He could say that their actions show they are not actually anywhere near patriots by their actions!
Say hey to Sacramento ED! ;-)
Mike F.
Twist some arms? They have been in meetings for over 8 months and these far right crazies are holding the country hostage.
It is a minority of the population that want the system to crash. These people should all be impeached. Even their fellow Republicans don’t agree with this group.
(Remember them: The ones with the Obama hate signs at all of their meetings? The ones totting guns to their rallies?)
The Tea Party is going to teach us a lesson and demand a balanced budget without any tax increases. Unless they are from a Planet other then earth, we really don't see how!!! The Democrates have bent over so far backwards that they are now giving the farm away.
The answer is to bring home all of the troops NOW! and cut the contractors working there. Tax the richest 2% billionaires for corp. jets, cut all the give aways on tax subsidies for oil companies (making billions already).
Stop paying the LAW MAKERS in WASHINGTON NOW!
This congress was sent there to guide our Nation forward, getting the people's business and interests first. Yea before all of the lobbiest (with there power and control).
As an AMERICAN I am embarassed by our Government and lack of consideration for ALL American's.
The Tea Party is right that we want to cut the debt but not TODAY. Pass something and then lazer focus on fixing the jobs, the economy and the damaged image our Nation is having to endure
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Comment:
Don't forget making the banks lower Americans' home mortgages after reappraising their homes when their entire neighborhood is now in decline and worth less original purchase price. Allow unions to fight for the employees of big corps now expecting servitude instead of helping Americans make a wage that will allow them to rise above their present status.
Phyllis Chu -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Comment:
What do you think he can do?
What he can do is "get it" that the the other party is not genuinely at the negotiating table and wants NOTHING but failure for the black man and anything he tries to do.
He can stop acting like they are anything but disingenuous and say so. When they say no to things they actually were for in the past,..that says they aren't there at the table. He can say it is a shame what they are doing.
He can stop taking Bonner to play golf!!!!!
He can say the three programs that help those struggling is OFF the table,.just as easily as they say the tax loopholes and corporate welfare for the 2% fat cats is off their table.
Social security is solvent for 30 years and paid by US!! Why in the hell is THAT on ANY frickin table???? It should not be! This is unbelievable!!!!
He can say a word of encouragement to protesters who are fighting the union busters and say that these evil people are trying to make campaign money and voting difficult for no other reason that to stifle Democratic votes!
He can be as tough as his words were during his campaign. He could be as tough as a Teddy Kennedy!.
What we need is someone with a frickin sack!! Like Greyson! Who wouldnt keep trying to negotiate with people who have no intention of negotiating! When I see a picture of him sitting with these fakes and smiling I want throw up! They hate his guts and have no intention of compromising! Why does Obama keep acting like they are anything but fake?
He could come out and say they are obviously NOT interested in creating a jobs bill,.when this is what is MOST important right now,...he could say that it is shameful for this party to hold our country hostage as has never been done before,,and use what any same leader would do in this situation and use the Bully Pulpit as much as possible.
He could say that they wanted to dilute the stimulous money because they knew it would HELP the economy,..He could say they arte using this Debt Ceiling for no other reason than to distract from what IS most important right now; JOBS!!!!!
He could say that their actions show they are not actually anywhere near patriots by their actions!
Say hey to Sacramento ED! ;-)
Mike F.
Twist some arms? They have been in meetings for over 8 months and these far right crazies are holding the country hostage.
It is a minority of the population that want the system to crash. These people should all be impeached. Even their fellow Republicans don’t agree with this group.
(Remember them: The ones with the Obama hate signs at all of their meetings? The ones totting guns to their rallies?)
Friday, July 15, 2011
Coqui FROG Hunt in Kona Coastview HELP US!!!
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
We are very lucky to have Vickie Kebler to head up the Coqui Frog control for Kona Coastview and Wonderview. She has spent countless hours hunting down frogs in our neighborhood.
Please talk to your friends and neighbors around you and lets all get together and help Vickie.
We need your help killing them with a machine that costs approx. $1,4000.00. We are currently borrowing a machine. Cash too will help buying citric acid and baking powder.
Hopefully with your help this will fight them off and retain the value of our homes.
Mucho Mahalos,
Susan McGeachy
Monday, July 11, 2011
Bill Maher hits the nail on the head.
As the talks stall with the Credit Rating and the People of America being held hostage by this crazy Congress. Please for the good of the Nation and the future of our world, DO the right thing and get our house in order.
Compromise and get rid of the my way or the highway attitude.
It is up to the Republicans to give way to the will of the people.
Tax the richest and stop taking from the poorist.
Can't help feeling like we should be prepareing for the end of times in our generation.
God help us, we are in deep kim chee right now!
What is going to happen in the future! The middle class will be gone and people will become desparate. The times ahead may be one of survival. This Country is truly going down. Egos will be our demise.
Compromise and get rid of the my way or the highway attitude.
It is up to the Republicans to give way to the will of the people.
Tax the richest and stop taking from the poorist.
Can't help feeling like we should be prepareing for the end of times in our generation.
God help us, we are in deep kim chee right now!
What is going to happen in the future! The middle class will be gone and people will become desparate. The times ahead may be one of survival. This Country is truly going down. Egos will be our demise.
Friday, July 08, 2011
Social Security NEEDS your HELP!
Subject: Social Security needs help
This affects us personally. Our beloved president has put Social Security cuts on the table for a debt deal with Republicans, because Republicans refuse to roll back tax breaks for the rich and big corporations. Obama is desperate to stop the government shutdown that Republicans are threatening if Obama doesn't play ball and make a bunch of painful budget cuts. Obama doesn't know how to negotiate, so he just gives things away. Now he is saying he would support changes that would reduce the size of annual cost of living increases to social security. Over a period of about 10 years, this would effectively reduce the amount we would receive by about $500 a month, or possibly more. Hopefully we will still be here in 10 years, and, if so, we will need that $500 a month. Since Obama is pretty much a lost cause, we need to put pressure on congressional Democrats to reject this plan. Obama can't do this without them.
Here is the link:
Monday, May 16, 2011
What is your Health worth?
A few months ago I started getting hot flashes, that lasted and lasted. There were many signs, like swelling ankles, constant headaches, fatigue... I thought I finished the change of life over a year ago and I feel like I am going through it again. I went to my doctor and he ran tests, and called me to get in right away. That worried me. I took a battery of tests, cat scan.... pinched and poked...
Now he wants me to see an Endrocrynologist. He thinks I have a tumor on my adrenal gland. I am not a fan of doctors and think any profession that is called "practicing" is scary. Do they know or are they guessing???
This week I will be going to Oahu to see the specialist. (of course there aren't any on the Big Island so I have to go over there). Your health is very important.
The odd part of this, is that over the last year I have cleaned up my diet and started exercising, and then I get this. go figure!
Just an up date. I would like to say THANK YOU to all of you for your letters, calls and advice. I really apreciate it.
Susan
Now he wants me to see an Endrocrynologist. He thinks I have a tumor on my adrenal gland. I am not a fan of doctors and think any profession that is called "practicing" is scary. Do they know or are they guessing???
This week I will be going to Oahu to see the specialist. (of course there aren't any on the Big Island so I have to go over there). Your health is very important.
The odd part of this, is that over the last year I have cleaned up my diet and started exercising, and then I get this. go figure!
Just an up date. I would like to say THANK YOU to all of you for your letters, calls and advice. I really apreciate it.
Susan
Monday, May 02, 2011
Osama Bin Laden is DEAD!
American's will never forget 9/11 or any of the other targets that have been attacked. Now we need to stay vigolent and remain on high security. Many people around the world don't like America, and we will stand strong.
Stop supporting Countries that harbor our enimies. Bring our troop home and revie America.
Thank God President Obama has stepped up to the plate and made the bold decision to TAKEM' OUT.
Great Work.
Now the GOP can talk about something other then President Obama's birth certificate.
Thank God for the persistance and the final out come.
Stop supporting Countries that harbor our enimies. Bring our troop home and revie America.
Thank God President Obama has stepped up to the plate and made the bold decision to TAKEM' OUT.
Great Work.
Now the GOP can talk about something other then President Obama's birth certificate.
Thank God for the persistance and the final out come.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Kona Helping Japan with shelter boxes.
Lot's of activity in organizing this Kona,Kona Mauka, Kona Sunrise multiclub Rotary/Interact project to benefit theJapanese with as many Shelter Boxes as we can. Given our strong sisterclub relationships, it is the least that we can achieve.
http://www.westhawaiitoday.com/sections/news/local-news/sending-aloha-japan.html
http://news.nationalpost.com/photo_gallery/photos-of-the-day-march-18-2011/
http://shelterboxusa.org/news.php?id=622
We are up to three so far, and today at Walmart, the project has alreadylaunched out to the Kona public, and they are great. Last October, theysupported 180 Christmas Care boxes to the US Marines.
Ann Goody has been in contact with the recently commenced Aloha for Japan project based on Oahu,and they are very interested in using some of their statewide collected fundsto also support the Shelter Box Program. Please if you would, get thismessage out to your contacts, and WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Aloha,
Cliff Kopp
989-7072
http://www.westhawaiitoday.com/sections/news/local-news/sending-aloha-japan.html
http://news.nationalpost.com/photo_gallery/photos-of-the-day-march-18-2011/
http://shelterboxusa.org/news.php?id=622
We are up to three so far, and today at Walmart, the project has alreadylaunched out to the Kona public, and they are great. Last October, theysupported 180 Christmas Care boxes to the US Marines.
Ann Goody has been in contact with the recently commenced Aloha for Japan project based on Oahu,and they are very interested in using some of their statewide collected fundsto also support the Shelter Box Program. Please if you would, get thismessage out to your contacts, and WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Aloha,
Cliff Kopp
989-7072
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
Kailua Kona Tsunami 3/11/11
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91Wh0_yNJhc
some amazing footage of the water coming over the sea wall at Alii Dr.
some amazing footage of the water coming over the sea wall at Alii Dr.
Friday, March 04, 2011
The State Akaka Bill needs your help
The Hawai`i Senate Is About To Vote On The State Akaka Bills.
It Is Critical That You & Everyone You Know Act Today To Defeat These Bills.
You can make a direct difference and help prevent these fake state Akaka Bills from ever becoming law.
These Bills Would Do Two Major Things -
1. Allow the fake state of Hawai`i to seize the so-called ceded or Crown Lands and immediately sell them to foreign developers for billions of dollars, thus solving the fake stateʻs budget crisis.
2. Set up the Danner sisters and Council For Native Hawaiian Advancement as the ones in charge. They will literally have the power to decide if you and your family are "native Hawaiian" or not. They will be able to decide your future and the future of your `ohana if these bills pass.
Now is the time for a display of strong resistance and outrage that your voice is being ignored on this legislation.
WHAT YOU CAN DO -
* Call all Hawai`i state Senators and tell them to vote NO on SB1 and SB1520, the “First Nation,” tribal government schemes. If they pass out of the Senate, call each House member a tell them to vote NO. Find Their Phone Numbers HERE
* Get your testimonies ready. Be ready to send your testimony in at a moment’s notice and then be there at the hearings to present them in person.
* Keep your testimony simple and to the point (see sample ‘talking points’ below). Now is not the time to preach or ‘educate.’ They are not listening. The legislators need only know that there is fierce opposition to these bills.
Below are the four strongest talking points for your testimony. Pick one or two or use all four. “I am opposed to SB1 and SB1520 because...”
1. The State of Hawai`i has no constitutional power to form a new “indigenous” “First Nation” government. Nothing in the State or Federal constitutions give the State of Hawa`ii the authority to form a new “nation” within the “state.” Thus, if passed, these new fake “nation” entities will be ruled unconstitutional by the courts.
2. This will plunge the state of Hawaii into chaos. It will be divisive and extremely disruptive pitting Hawaiians against each other; Hawaiians against non-Hawaiians; families against families. It would create conflicting jurisdictions between the “Native Hawaiian” tribal government, the State government and the US government.
3. The State of Hawai`i is in a terrible financial crisis. Making the people of Hawai`i pay an unspecified hundreds of millions of tax dollars to implement a rogue tribal governing entity is irresponsible, immoral and illegal. It would be far better use tax dollars to fund the critical needs of current services and infrastructure in Hawai`i.
4. The legislature hasn’t spent the time to carefully consider the ramifications. Prematurely rushing through SB1 and SB1520 with so many more pressing, critical matters, would be a serious waste of time. It would also violate the people’s right to participate in the democratic, decision-making process. Before passing something that would so drastically alter the State’s governing structure, the legislature needs to defer action; take at least a year to hear what the people in our communities have to say, carefully study all the factors and ramifications, then make a decision.
One Email Sends Your Testimony To All Senators Here - sens@capitol.hawaii.gov Or Click Here To Submit Your Testimony
Visit http://StopAkakaBill.com for more information.
It Is Critical That You & Everyone You Know Act Today To Defeat These Bills.
You can make a direct difference and help prevent these fake state Akaka Bills from ever becoming law.
These Bills Would Do Two Major Things -
1. Allow the fake state of Hawai`i to seize the so-called ceded or Crown Lands and immediately sell them to foreign developers for billions of dollars, thus solving the fake stateʻs budget crisis.
2. Set up the Danner sisters and Council For Native Hawaiian Advancement as the ones in charge. They will literally have the power to decide if you and your family are "native Hawaiian" or not. They will be able to decide your future and the future of your `ohana if these bills pass.
Now is the time for a display of strong resistance and outrage that your voice is being ignored on this legislation.
WHAT YOU CAN DO -
* Call all Hawai`i state Senators and tell them to vote NO on SB1 and SB1520, the “First Nation,” tribal government schemes. If they pass out of the Senate, call each House member a tell them to vote NO. Find Their Phone Numbers HERE
* Get your testimonies ready. Be ready to send your testimony in at a moment’s notice and then be there at the hearings to present them in person.
* Keep your testimony simple and to the point (see sample ‘talking points’ below). Now is not the time to preach or ‘educate.’ They are not listening. The legislators need only know that there is fierce opposition to these bills.
Below are the four strongest talking points for your testimony. Pick one or two or use all four. “I am opposed to SB1 and SB1520 because...”
1. The State of Hawai`i has no constitutional power to form a new “indigenous” “First Nation” government. Nothing in the State or Federal constitutions give the State of Hawa`ii the authority to form a new “nation” within the “state.” Thus, if passed, these new fake “nation” entities will be ruled unconstitutional by the courts.
2. This will plunge the state of Hawaii into chaos. It will be divisive and extremely disruptive pitting Hawaiians against each other; Hawaiians against non-Hawaiians; families against families. It would create conflicting jurisdictions between the “Native Hawaiian” tribal government, the State government and the US government.
3. The State of Hawai`i is in a terrible financial crisis. Making the people of Hawai`i pay an unspecified hundreds of millions of tax dollars to implement a rogue tribal governing entity is irresponsible, immoral and illegal. It would be far better use tax dollars to fund the critical needs of current services and infrastructure in Hawai`i.
4. The legislature hasn’t spent the time to carefully consider the ramifications. Prematurely rushing through SB1 and SB1520 with so many more pressing, critical matters, would be a serious waste of time. It would also violate the people’s right to participate in the democratic, decision-making process. Before passing something that would so drastically alter the State’s governing structure, the legislature needs to defer action; take at least a year to hear what the people in our communities have to say, carefully study all the factors and ramifications, then make a decision.
One Email Sends Your Testimony To All Senators Here - sens@capitol.hawaii.gov Or Click Here To Submit Your Testimony
Visit http://StopAkakaBill.com for more information.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Kona Police Department AKA Keystone Cops
Yesterday my husband and I were passing Walmart and saw a fender bender in the other direction. 2 cars no injuries. We went to the bank and returned 10 minutes later and the fire truck on the scene and the 2 vechiles in the accident were pulled around the corner and out of the main traffic. Then out of no where 1 , 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 police squad cars fight the traffic and arrive making a HUGE TRAFFIC JAM. NO help. just make the situation worse.
My question is does Kona have what is known as a dispatch service?
Our tax dollars, gas wasted for so many to be on a cleared scene?
Do we have someone that sends 2 cars or as needed or is it EVERYONE JUSt go go go go>>>>>>. What a waste of time, money and created a worse traffic jam.
Larry, Moe and Curley would have been proud of these keystone cops.
My question is does Kona have what is known as a dispatch service?
Our tax dollars, gas wasted for so many to be on a cleared scene?
Do we have someone that sends 2 cars or as needed or is it EVERYONE JUSt go go go go>>>>>>. What a waste of time, money and created a worse traffic jam.
Larry, Moe and Curley would have been proud of these keystone cops.
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Remembering back when!
Does anyone remember back when you pulled into a gas station and a cheerful guy in a white uniform with a bow tie; would jog out and filler up, wash the windows and check the oil?
Does anyone remember back when your bank asked if there is anything they can do for you, and not try to cross sell you on opening something new?
Does anyone remember back when people took pride in the homes, and mowed their lawn and kept a nice clean home/driveway?
What happened to those days? Service is no longer in our volcabulary.
Why is that.
I look around and see that people just don't care anymore.
WHY?
Does anyone remember back when your bank asked if there is anything they can do for you, and not try to cross sell you on opening something new?
Does anyone remember back when people took pride in the homes, and mowed their lawn and kept a nice clean home/driveway?
What happened to those days? Service is no longer in our volcabulary.
Why is that.
I look around and see that people just don't care anymore.
WHY?
Sunday, January 16, 2011
President Obama helps Tucson and the Nation heal.
Should of would of could of.....
Time for Congress/ Sentate to step forward and protect us from this kind of mahame.
The Repulican speak is that your right to own and bear a weapon is in the constitution.
The reality is when the constitution was written they had to load one bullet and fire and reload.
They didn't have repeating rounds 30 times?
If heatlh care isn't available to all; who is going to cover all these gun accidents/shootings????
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
The Changing of the Guards in the House. DANGER!
Monday, December 27, 2010
The Presidental story with great acting.
http://politicalirony.com/2010/10/17/the-very-model-of-a-modern-us-president/
This is clever and true. Enjoy our Presidentail woes.
This is clever and true. Enjoy our Presidentail woes.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Happy Holidays To All :)
2010 was a challenging year for many of us. Wishing all a
Happy and Prosprous New Year.
Happy and Prosprous New Year.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
This is an amazing Job. Watch this guy!
This takes a special person to do this kind of job. Not for the faint at heart.
http://www.liveleak.com/mp53/player.swf?config=http://www.liveleak.com/mp53/player_config.php?token=07b_1284580365%26embed=1
http://www.liveleak.com/mp53/player.swf?config=http://www.liveleak.com/mp53/player_config.php?token=07b_1284580365%26embed=1
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Getting Ready to Organize a Coqui Frog group
Kona Coastview, Kona Wonderview, Kona Palisades, Kona Highlands.....
Do you hear couqi frogs at night?
Ready to join a group of neighbors to get rid of the frogs?
The County is doing NOTHING, the State is doing NOTHING.
Now it is time for action.
Baking soda worked for us. Now lets go to where they are and getem'
Call if you are interested in joining this group. 325-7576
Do you hear couqi frogs at night?
Ready to join a group of neighbors to get rid of the frogs?
The County is doing NOTHING, the State is doing NOTHING.
Now it is time for action.
Baking soda worked for us. Now lets go to where they are and getem'
Call if you are interested in joining this group. 325-7576
Looking for Host family to Help a Foreign Exchange Student
I appreciate you help circulating this information.
Of the 13 foreign students currently placed in Kona this
school year, three are with first semester families. I need to find new
host families for these three students ASAP. They will need their new
homes by January. I would love to find families that will agree to the
second semester, but I will also be happy to find families that will do it
until Easter, or even 6-8 weeks.
school year, three are with first semester families. I need to find new
host families for these three students ASAP. They will need their new
homes by January. I would love to find families that will agree to the
second semester, but I will also be happy to find families that will do it
until Easter, or even 6-8 weeks.
Two students are at Kealakehe: a girl from Pakistan who just turned 17, and a boy from Cambodia Mali
Konawaena. All speak very good English and are good hard working students,
doing lots of volunteer work and are just really nice teens.
Konawaena. All speak very good English and are good hard working students,
doing lots of volunteer work and are just really nice teens.
Hosting is purely a volunteer experience: there is no
payment for hosting. Hosting means offering room and board, making sure
the kids catch the bus to school, acting as a friend, mentor and parent and
enjoying the cultural interchange. Families can be old or young, with or
without kids, big house or tiny coffee shack. Willingness is the key
criterion.
payment for hosting. Hosting means offering room and board, making sure
the kids catch the bus to school, acting as a friend, mentor and parent and
enjoying the cultural interchange. Families can be old or young, with or
without kids, big house or tiny coffee shack. Willingness is the key
criterion.
Thanks for any help forwarding this message. I can be
reached at 323 2117 or via email. There is also a website: www.cci-exchange.com.
reached at 323 2117 or via email. There is also a website: www.cci-exchange.com.
Aloha, PAMELA WANG
Local Coordinator for CCI
Center for Cultural Interchange
808 323 2117
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Comments and responses from you on Floating the Bond -County of Hawaii.
Aloha,
Today, a majority of the council voted to have a public hearing on the Reconsideration of Bill 311 ($56 Million bond). This positive action allows the incoming council to weigh
the public’s comments. The new, incoming chairperson will set the hearing
date.
the public’s comments. The new, incoming chairperson will set the hearing
date.
After the public hearing, Bill 311 will come back to the new council. At that time, the new council may be able to get more information from the administration on the project status to be able
to decide what to do with the potential bond issue – wait until the council
knows what the next budget deficit looks like, pass the bond in part or in
total, or vote down the bond issue in its entirety.
to decide what to do with the potential bond issue – wait until the council
knows what the next budget deficit looks like, pass the bond in part or in
total, or vote down the bond issue in its entirety.
It was very difficult for me to vote against the potential bond issue when two extremely important projects in my district (La’aloa Street Extension to Kuakini and the crosswalk in front of
the Kona Bali Kai) were on the chopping block as well, but the greater public
good was at stake. However, now the council will have the time to analyze
and match all of the projects against the upcoming fiscal budget to
determine which ones, if any, get bonded. I will continue to work for the
La’aloa extension and the crosswalk in front of the Kona Bali Kai.
the Kona Bali Kai) were on the chopping block as well, but the greater public
good was at stake. However, now the council will have the time to analyze
and match all of the projects against the upcoming fiscal budget to
determine which ones, if any, get bonded. I will continue to work for the
La’aloa extension and the crosswalk in front of the Kona Bali Kai.
Mahalo for your understanding.
-------------------
Strong
points.
Josh Greenpoints.
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I too wrote to the Council and Mayor.
I want to know "How many jobs and where" will
they be created. There is already $36 million waiting to be spent and the $56 million takes the county to the edge of their good credit rating. Any more and the interest rates would go up
and the Country rating would go down.
they be created. There is already $36 million waiting to be spent and the $56 million takes the county to the edge of their good credit rating. Any more and the interest rates would go up
and the Country rating would go down.
Mike Reimer
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Susan,
Good letter! I concur completely with your observations
and recommendations. Thanks for taking the time to write and share it with the "Aye" team in Hilo.
and recommendations. Thanks for taking the time to write and share it with the "Aye" team in Hilo.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Curtis Tyler
---------------------------
Monday, November 29, 2010
We need you to Testify: Do we need to BORROW NOW? Wake up Hawaii
offices by videoconferencing.
at 326-5684.
at 9AM at the Hilo Council Chambers,
the
agenda (Council Records -> Agendas).
ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS:
reconsideration of Bill 311. Bill 311 was approved by the Council at its meeting of
November 17, 2010, which passed second and final reading by the following vote:
7-ayes and 1-no (1-absent)
Comm. 972.9: From Council Member Donald Ikeda, dated November 18, 2010, requesting that a
Special Meeting by the Council be held before the end of this Council term
Comm. 972.10: From Council Member Dominic Yagong, dated November 18, 2010, requesting the
reconsideration of the vote on Bill 311. Requests that this measure be placed on the
December 15, 2010 Council agenda
the Purpose of Funding All or a Portion of the Costs of Various Public Improvement
Projects; Fixing the Form, Denominations, and Certain Other Details of Such Bonds
and Providing for Their Sale to the Public; and Authorizing the Taking of Other
Actions Relating to the Issuance and Sale of the Bonds. {Principal amount not to
exceed $56,000,000. The projects include: Kawaihae Housing Closure
($1,000,000), Kaloko Housing Project ($4,000,000), Pool Drainage Covers
($500,000), Hawai‘i Paradise Park-New Park Development ($5,500,000),
Kikala-Keokea New Park Development ($100,000), North Kohala Recreational
Facilities Repair and Upgrade ($2,000,000), Banyan Beach Parking Lot ($300,000),
Kapiolani Street Extension ($8,700,000), Puna Makai Alternate Roadway
($500,000), La‘aloa Extension ($20,000,000), Energy Efficiency and Related
Maintenance Upgrades ($4,000,000), Wai‘ōhinu Transfer Station ($8,800,000), and
Waimea Recycle and Transfer Station Garage ($100,000), for a total of
$55,000,000. (The correct total amount should be “$55,500,000”. An additional
$500,000 is included for bond issuance costs.)}
Re: Comm. 972
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
1st Reading: November 4, 2010
2nd Reading: November 17, 2010
(Note: Pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, Section 92, notice is hereby given that
if the motion to reconsider Bill 311 is approved, a re-vote will be taken on Bill 311 at
this meeting. If reconsideration of Bill 311 is approved, there will be a pending
motion on the floor by Mr. Onishi and duly seconded by Ms. Naeole to approve
Bill 311.)
TESTIMONY:
- In person: You may testify in person at the Hilo
Council Chambers, or by videoconference from the Waimea or Kona Council
offices. - Written testimony: Testimony may be submitted before
noon on the business day prior to the meeting: - (1) by mail to the
- (2) by fax to (808) 961-8912
- By email to counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Iron Man Father and Son team- the Hoyt's Real Human Spirit.
http://www.wimp.com/fatherson/
Dick and Ricky Hoyt: Fatherson and son team - This is the BEST of the BEST. The ture meaning of the Human Spirit.
We were lucky enough to see the Hoyt's back in 1996. This is a very special team.
This video tells the whole story.
Much Aloha's to the Hoyt's
Dick and Ricky Hoyt: Fatherson and son team - This is the BEST of the BEST. The ture meaning of the Human Spirit.
We were lucky enough to see the Hoyt's back in 1996. This is a very special team.
This video tells the whole story.
Much Aloha's to the Hoyt's
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Our Future- Plastic waste to Oil
http://www.flixxy.com/convert-plastic-to-oil.htm
This is incredible. This machine could change our future. worth every second to watch this video.
The machine takes plastic waste and turns it into oil. No drilling, no greedy deals........
How do I get one?
WOW.
This is incredible. This machine could change our future. worth every second to watch this video.
The machine takes plastic waste and turns it into oil. No drilling, no greedy deals........
How do I get one?
WOW.
Thursday, November 04, 2010
How does Health Care in Hawaii work?
If you are employed for 20 hours a week for 4 weeks in a row; your employer is required to co-pay your health insurance. I know this has helped us over the years to pay for our medical and we have piece of mind knowing we are covered.
Our Country is one of the richest in the world and we have the worst health care. In many states people like Rick Scott came in with their corporations and bought up most of the hospitals and closed all but one or two. This way they can charge anything they want. Supply and demand.
The drug companies advertise on TV all the drugs they think you should be taking. Then there is a long list of side effects; in most cases are worse then the reason you are taking to drug to begin with. It is all about money. The insurance companies don't want Obama's health care because it requires that most of the money (.85 on the dollar) collected actually goes to pay for medical care and not share holders.
Why are we so unhealthy? Obesity is the norm in America. This will be the first generation that is not expected to out live their parents.
Physical exercise in the schools has become an elective and not a requirement. When I was a kid we had the Presidential Physical Fitness program. We were tested every year and PE was a requirement. We also didn't have computers and video games to veg out on. The motivation to be fit is no longer a priority. Children over 200 pounds is not acceptable.
We don't need free health care but we do need affordable health care.
I am looking forward to see what the Republicans call health care and who pays and who benefits from it?
All I have heard from the Republicans is repeal. What is there idea of coverage and what is it going to cost?
No one is perfect but we do need to learn a new word in Congress and the Senate it is "COMPROMISE"
No is not an answer. We need solution minded Government. The next two years will be a test.
Can the Republicans get along with the Tea Party?
Can the Republicans compromise and work for solutions?
Can the remaining Democrats compromise?
Our Country is one of the richest in the world and we have the worst health care. In many states people like Rick Scott came in with their corporations and bought up most of the hospitals and closed all but one or two. This way they can charge anything they want. Supply and demand.
The drug companies advertise on TV all the drugs they think you should be taking. Then there is a long list of side effects; in most cases are worse then the reason you are taking to drug to begin with. It is all about money. The insurance companies don't want Obama's health care because it requires that most of the money (.85 on the dollar) collected actually goes to pay for medical care and not share holders.
Why are we so unhealthy? Obesity is the norm in America. This will be the first generation that is not expected to out live their parents.
Physical exercise in the schools has become an elective and not a requirement. When I was a kid we had the Presidential Physical Fitness program. We were tested every year and PE was a requirement. We also didn't have computers and video games to veg out on. The motivation to be fit is no longer a priority. Children over 200 pounds is not acceptable.
We don't need free health care but we do need affordable health care.
I am looking forward to see what the Republicans call health care and who pays and who benefits from it?
All I have heard from the Republicans is repeal. What is there idea of coverage and what is it going to cost?
No one is perfect but we do need to learn a new word in Congress and the Senate it is "COMPROMISE"
No is not an answer. We need solution minded Government. The next two years will be a test.
Can the Republicans get along with the Tea Party?
Can the Republicans compromise and work for solutions?
Can the remaining Democrats compromise?
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