Welcome to Black Wednesday - Forever
Wednesday, July 1, 2009

More cash out of our pockets beginning today . Taxes and various fees go up because most Democrats in the State and City level created and supported bills to "enhance revenue streams" and take more money out of our wallets. Here are some of the taxes and fees that will increase: Bus fares being hik.. .. read more..

State Workers Rally Against Furloughs
Wednesday, July 1, 2009

It was inevitable. The state public worker unions staged a big rally with over a thousand participants from their rank and file at the State Capitol today. The unions rounded up their troops and bussed them to the capitol grounds where they joined many others for a spirited sign waving and protest .. .. read more..

New Taxes & Fees Contribute to Higher Cost of Living in Hawaii
Monday, June 29, 2009

THE COST OF LIVING IS INCREASING IN HAWAII ON JULY 1 " Prepare for Life to Get a Lot More Expensive " proclaims an article in the Sunday Honolulu Star-Bulletin . Writers B.J. Reyes and Richard Borreca point out: The start of the new fiscal year also launches a slew of tax and fee increases passed b.. .. read more..

Michael Jackson 1958 - 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009

Like many people all over the world, I was quite surprised to learn of the untimely death of singer Michael Jackson . I got first indication of his death after reading an alert on my Google RSS reader. Shortly after news of his death was on the radio, TV and elsewhere on the internet. Michael Jacks.. .. read more..

Matson Employees May Go on Strike
Thursday, June 25, 2009

The bridge crews at Matson may go on strike. The officers who pilot and navigate the big ships between Hawaii and the mainland are at the center of the labor dispute. The issues revolve around pay rates according to the type of ships the personnel crew. The state of Hawaii relies on Matson to bring.. .. read more..