December 31, 2008
Maui Curmudgeon
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By Maui Curmudgeon
At least they are consistent.
With the new administration ready to hit the ground running on January 20, 2009, you can just imagine what the Republicans are dreaming up to stop America from bettering itself, fixing itself, joining the world community once again. History can help us anticipate these self-serving jackasses. During FDR’s first hundred days, Republicans opposed:
- Famine relief
- Child-labor laws
- Social Security
- The fire escape (can you believe it? ‘Course you can!)
- Tennessee Valley Power
- The eight-hour workday
- Removal of the Gold Standard
- The five-day work week
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December 31, 2008
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 Make Up Your Mind
Day 366 of 2008
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HAWAIIAN WORD OF THE DAY — Hale Ali’i: Palace
PIDGIN WORD OF THE DAY — Nais: Beautiful
HAWAIIAN PROVERB OF THE DAY — “Angrily goes the fire and the firebrand.”
HAOLE SAYING OF THE DAY — “I believe that we are here for each other, not against each other.”- John Denver
December 31, 2008: First Night in Numerous U.S. Cities
December 31, 1879: The cornerstone is laid for the Iolani Palace, Hawaii (the only royal palace in the U.S.) To enhance the prestige of Hawaii overseas and to mark her status as a modern nation, the Hawaiian government appropriated funds to build a modern palace in Honolulu.
Despite a quick succession of three architects, work progressed at the hands of locally obtained contractors, artisans and laborers. The building was complete enough by August of 1882 for King Kalakaua to hold a luncheon for members of the Legislative Assembly. In December of that year King Kalakaua and Queen Kapi`olani took up residence in their new home.
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December 31, 2008
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Maui Gets Permanent Electronics Recycling Program
Beginning January 3, 2009, Maui will have an ongoing electronics recycling program for agencies, businesses, and residents. The hours of operation will be every Tuesday from 9 am to 2 pm and every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. The site is located in Wailuku, at the corner of Lower Main St. and Mamo Pl. Look for the 40-foot container and the sign – you can’t miss it.
This marks a considerable change from the previous eight years, when a recycling event was held twice a year over a weekend. The lines became long during those events, with people waiting patiently for up to an hour to properly dispose of their electronic goods. Now the center will be open weekly.
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