An interview with Charles E. Morrison, President of the East-West Center, which successfully bid for Hawai’i to host the 2011 APEC Summit, confirmed that the military presence was a significant factor in the decision to select Hawai’i. We can expect to see intensified militarization of Honolulu in preparation for the summit. When the Asian Development… Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2009
Superferry may rise from the dead
While the Hawaii Superferry corporation is bankrupt, the Superferry concept itself may not be completely dead: “We recognize the value that the ferries can provide Hawaii and are willing to work with transportation planners, providers and officials to advance proposals to use them in regular service” in Hawaii, the Maritime Administration official said. Maka’ala. >><<… Read more »
Lithuania investigates facility that may have been CIA ‘black site’
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/18/AR2009111803994_pf.html Lithuania investigates facility that may have been CIA ‘black site’ Townspeople tell of secretive Americans at mysterious building By Craig Whitlock Thursday, November 19, 2009 ANTAVILIAI, LITHUANIA — Residents of this village were mystified five years ago when tight-lipped American construction workers suddenly appeared at a mothballed riding stable here and built a large,… Read more »
Nominations sought for workshop on Pihemanu Kauihelelani (Midway Atoll)
Pihemanu Kauihelelani (Midway Atoll) is one of the oldest kupuna (elder) islands of the Hawaiian archipelago and was one of first places visited by Pele (goddess of the volcano) and her family on her epic journey to her present home in Hawai’i island. Pihemanu Kauihelelani is also one of the last places traveled by the spirits… Read more »
LIVING ALONG THE FENCELINE: Women Resisting Militarism and Creating a Culture of Life
Click here to download the flyer Film Preview event & poetry + performances from inspiring local women LIVING ALONG THE FENCELINE Women Resisting Militarism and Creating a Culture of Life Friday, Dec 4, 6:30 pm Harris United Methodist Church, Miyama Hall Corner of Nuuanu Ave. & Vineyard Blvd. Honolulu Suggested donation: $5–$10 No one turned… Read more »
Hannemann says Inouye asked him to run for governor
In the last election, when Mayor Hannemann claimed victory in his reelection bid, Senator Inouye stood beside him on TV and publicly congratulated him. Many took this as a sign that Inouye had anointed Hannemann as his successor. There were already signs that Inouye and US Representative Abercrombie were divided on certain issues, of note… Read more »
‘The Imperial Cruise’ excerpt
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/19/books/excerpt-imperial-cruise.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all Excerpt ‘The Imperial Cruise’ Chapter 1: One Hundred Years Later “I wish to see the United States the dominant power on the shores of the Pacific Ocean.” — Theodore Roosevelt, October 29, 1900 When my father, John Bradley, died in 1994, his hidden memory boxes illuminated his experience as one of the six men… Read more »
La Ku’oko’a (Hawaiian Independence Day)
La Ku’oko’a (Hawaiian Independence Day) November 25, 2009 from 11am to 3pm University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Bachman Lawn (corner of University Ave and Dole St.), Honolulu, Hawaiʻi Hui Aloha ʻĀina Tuahine http://tuahine.wordpress.com/ Hawaiian Independence Day Faced with the problem of foreign encroachment of Hawaiian territory, His Hawaiian Majesty King Kamehameha III deemed it prudent… Read more »
USS City of Corpus Christi attack sub to relocate to Pearl Harbor for repairs
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20091118/BREAKING01/91118080/Submarine+to+be+relocated+to+Pearl+Harbor Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Submarine to be relocated to Pearl Harbor Advertiser Staff The USS City of Corpus Christi, an attack submarine, is being relocated from Guam to Pearl Harbor for repairs, the Pacific Daily News reported. The move was announced by Rep. Madeleine Bordallo, Guam’s delegate to Congress. The Navy is relocating the… Read more »
Korea Peace Day to feature film by North Korean refugee youth
Click here to download a pdf of the Korea Peace Day 2009 poster. For Immediate Release Contact: Joon Park (808) 382-5452 Soo Sun Choe soosunc@gmail.com Korea Peace Day Event to Premiere Film by North Korean Refugee Youth (Honolulu) A group of University of Hawaii students and faculty will be hosting a Korea Peace Day event… Read more »
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