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We as a Island should qualify for a grant so we can have our own E-Waste recycling center right here in Hawaii. this way we don't have to rely on mainland companies to take care of our E-waste for us . We have the land. This would bring us one step closer to being a self- sufficient state. We rely to much on the mainland for everything. Do you ever wonder what happens to all the broken computers. cell phones, ect.. end up? have you ever even thought about it? I can tell you were it's all going now. In your backyard.
We spend so much money on tourism and rely on tourism is much at it's clouding our jugement and it makes us lazy, relying on someone else to take care of us. It's only a matter of time that the mainland won't be able to save us. We need start now. We have so much land. We could have solar and wind farms that could power every business and home one the island we have enough land to grow food for every household on this Island.
"The email below comes from a company on the mainland we have been dealing with trying to get money to get all the E- Waste off the Island.
"The email"
To date - we have an obligation on the IT equipment of about 130,000 lbs. Which means we have the potential to sell 130k lbs of materials back to the OEM's to
meet their pound obligation in Hawaii…but guess what - THE STATE HAS
NEVER ISSUED THEM ANY POUND OBLIGATION. There is nothing in the Hawaii law that
says they must pay for any specific amount of material. There is also nothing
saying "if you don't recycle xxxx amount of pounds, the state will fine you xx
cents per pound" so now guess what? The manufacturers are sitting back saying
"well since there are no goals and there no penalties - then why should we do
anything at all"
There are no goals - no allocated volumes - no fines - and no penalties for non compliance! Thank Hawaii - they wrote it!
Your situation is almost untenable. The IT portion is such a low volume - That Sony "and all of the rest" are in no hurry to pay for it. When the TV portion
of the law starts in January - everyone will be scrambling to get your volume -
but what the hell should I tell you to do now.? I am not even sure. I have a
container of IT equipment coming in from you tomorrow - let me take a look and
see what I can do to get you some more money on that materials. I am not going
to charge the oEM - but maybe I can sell the shit outright and get you some more
dough…I won't know until I take a look inside that
contain.
This is why we need a grant, so we can take care of our own recycling.
August 31, 2010 Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA)
Baseline Human Health Risk Assessment for Depleted Uranium (DU)
Comments by Jim Albertini for Public release:
The Army is stonewalling community involvement in seeking the truth
about DU radiation contamination at Pohakuloa. The Army has repeatedly
made unreliable safety claims based on questionable assumptions,
scientific methodology, and no peer reviewed studies.
The bottom line is this: the Army does not want to risk having to shut
down Pohakuloa if it is determined that the presence of DU and other
military toxins pose a threat to the health and safety of the troops
who train there and resident and visitors of Hawaii Island. While the
Army says that health and safety is the primary concern, in truth it is
continuing the military mission that trumps all.
Malu Aina calls for an end to all live-fire and activities at PTA that
create dust. Comprehensive, independent monitoring and clean up, to
protect health and safety should be done at military expense. The
entire process needs to be transparent and have the confidence of the
community, which to date is sorely lacking.
As evidence of the Army's stonewalling and lack of good faith, below
are listed questions and statements that will be submitted to the Army
with this cover sheet and are available to others upon request:
1. Seventeen questions submitted in writing by Malu Aina to Army Col.
Howard Killian in Nov. 2007 for which answers have never been provided;
2. Ten questions submitted in writing by Malu Aina to Col. Howard
Killian on May 20, 2008 for which answers have never been provided;
3. Eight questions submitted in writing by Malu Aina to Lt. Col.
Warline Richardson on Feb. 21, 2010 for which answers have never been
provided.
4. Three formal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests from myself
submitted as follows that have gone unanswered:
A. Nov. 2, 2009 to USAG-HI Public Affairs
B. Nov. 8, 2009 to Lt. Col. Warline Richardson
C. Nov. 8, 2009 Mr. Tad Davis US Army undersecretary for the
environment
5. Statements by the following:
A. Dr. Lorrin Pang, MD statement of Aug. 18, 2010
B. Carol Murry, DrPH statements Aug. 25, 2010 and Dec. 19, 2007
C. Dr. Helen Caldicott, MD statement on DU Nov. 7, 2009
D. Hawaii County Council Resolution 639-08 passed July 2, 2008 by
a vote of 8-1
6. A. Questions submitted by community member Cory Harden, Aug. 31,
2010
B. Questions submitted by community member Doug Fox
C. Release of Liability for Access to Schofield Barracks West
Range
D. Michael Reimer, Ph.D. appeal for PTA brush fire DU air
monitoring by DOH
Jim Albertini,
Malu ‘Aina Center for Non-violent Education & Action
P.O.Box AB
Kurtistown, Hawai’i 96760
phone: 808-966-7622
email: JA@interpac.net
Visit us on the web at: www.malu-aina.org
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Jim Albertini
Malu ‘Aina Center for Non-violent Education & Action
P.O.Box AB
Kurtistown, Hawai’i 96760
phone: 808-966-7622
email: JA@interpac.net
Visit us on the web at: www.malu-aina.org
By Leon Kaulahao Siu
In the process of offering independence to its territories, the US needs to admit to its 1959 deception and allow a fresh chance for Hawai`i to exercise self-determination.
Without much fanfare, the U.S. has been conducting educational campaigns in the “US territories” of American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, to inform the people about the options they have with regard to the future governance of their territories. Among the options being offered is independence.
Is this opportunity being offered to Hawai`i also? Apparently no. So why not?...
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Earlier this week here in Tennessee, there was a news report of Native Americans' graves being
disturbed... artifacts stolen from those sites too for selling.
The devastating floodwaters of May this year, made things more easily seen along riverbanks, etc. Such acts are disrespectful to say the very least.
And while the economy is bad, there is no excuse for stealing, and especially from burial sites
to make a profit. Also in our state, over the past few years, headstones, have been broken, overturned. Momentos lovingly placed at the graves are stolen. While the latter did not happen recently in regards to the Native Americans' burial sites, it did happen, and it is very wrong.
While watching and learning of the above, I could not help but think of Hawaii, and how
the burial sites, of beloved Hawaiians have been disturbed because of carelessness by developers and private
property owners. Many times I see or hear things that remind me of Hawaii Nei and how similar things affect both of our states.
Our places of residences have a paralell of same circumstances, sad that in this day and time
so many people do not blink an eye, do not think twice of desecrating loved ones graves.
Auwe.
E Malama Pono
Imagine how you’d feel when you learned these same people were planning to give ownership of your land over to the US federal government – all without your input.
That’s the discovery Tamar deFries made, but get this – she found out they’d been planning it quietly for years without telling anyone in her neighborhood.
Naturally we wanted to find out for ourselves what all this was about, so Tamar took us on a tour, high above Honolulu to show us exactly how many neighborhoods would be involved, and what this is really all about.
We were shocked at what we saw, and we think you will be too. See our brand new show with Tamar, so this doesn’t happen to you on Hawai`i’s award winning Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future.
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“Our Home, Our Heritage – A Visit With Tamar deFries”
Being a resident of Hawaiian Homestead land in Papakolea, Tamar deFries was shocked to discover a small group of unelected officials about to put themselves in charge of her neighborhood. Even worse, they were planning to cede control to the US Department of Interior. When she found out they had been working secretly for six years, she knew she had to act. Don’t miss our visit with Tamar as she reveals what they’re really up to & how you can stop it from happening to you - Watch It Here
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The Asian-Pacific Law & Policy Journal, published by the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawai`i has just published a new analysis of the Akaka Bill.
Here's an excerpt from their conclusion -
"The Akaka bill is novel in that it is the first Congressional attempt to federally recognize a non-Indian entity, and to do so in a fashion inconsistent with the political history of the former governing entity it is ostensibly recognizing.
Under a different view, the Akaka bill is novel in that it endeavors to federally recognize a government to collectively represent an entire ethnic group based upon shared indigeneity, rather than political history. But political history, not indegeneity, begets federal recognition.
As a result the Akaka bill faces invalidation because its political-historical inconsistencies – most of all with regard to who is Hawaiian – raise a number of cognizable legal issues potentially fatal to the bill...."
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Most landfills in Hawai`i are located in communities where the majority population is native Hawaiian. These landfills are currently over capacity.
Rather than create additional landfills in primarily caucasian neighborhoods, the occupying government prefers to waste scarce funds to send Hawai`i's waste to others' lands, in this case the Yakama people's lands.
A native Hawaiian would never consider such an alternative and we send our prayers that the Yakama people will prevail in protecting their lands from Hawai`i's garbage.
Sincerely,
Isaac Harp
A Descendant of Kuakahela O Moku O Keawe
My name is Foster Ampong from the Island of Maui, Hawaiian Islands of the Pacific. I am writing to extend my sincere apology to the Yakama people of Turtle Island for the attempt by the Hawaii State Government to dump Hawai`i's trash thousands of miles away on someone elses' lands.
Like myself, many native Hawaiians throughout these islands and abroad are not only embarrassed, we are greatly offended by this insulting and perverse behavior by officials of the state of Hawai`i.
For the sake of clarity, I would like to take this time to point out a few important facts.
The officials of the state of Hawai`i and those working, be they elected/appointed/hired are not representative of the first people of these Hawai`i Islands of the Pacific Ocean.
They are in fact official representatives of an occupying government on lands of an independently Sovereign, foreign country to the United States of America.
E kala mai i na tupuna i hala i na tupuna i`ola na po`e o ka `aina o Yakama. (My most sincere and deepest apology to your elders of the past and of the living and all the first people of the lands of Yakama).
Foster Ampong
Waiehu Kou, Maui
Queen Liliu`okalani, Hawai`i's last Queen, was deposed on January 17, 1893, by a group of American businessmen supported by the United States Navy and Marine Corps and diplomatic representatives.
Sovereignty of Hawai`i was allegedly transferred to the US on August 12, 1898 during ceremonies at `Iolani Palace in Honolulu, on the island of O`ahu.
Hawai`i allegedly became a US territory in 1900.
On November 23, 1993, The United States apologized for illegally overthrowing the Kingdom of Hawai`i, and recognized the inherent sovereignty and right of self-determination of native islanders.
Events that were illegal took place between January 17,1893 and August 21, 1959 in order to steal a nation - the Hawaiian Kingdom.
History Clearly Shows The Hawaiian Nation Wasn't Annexed - It Was Stolen
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We’re going to be talking trash and it’s sure to offend some.
What we’re going to be saying won’t be nice, but must be told at any price.
What are we talking about? Find out this coming Wednesday on Free Hawai`i TV.
Tambry Young never planned being the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit that would open the way for civil unions in Hawai`i, but that’s how things sometimes turn out when stepping out to make a difference.
She told her fascinating story to us and we think you’ll be just as amazed as we were. See for yourself all this week on Hawai`i’s award winning Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future.
MONDAY, August 23rd At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
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“State Of Our Unions – A Visit With Tambry Young”
Same-sex marriage is one of the hottest topics in the news and Hawai`i is no exception. Tambry Young and her partner started out supporting the issue and ended up being lead plaintiffs in a lawsuit to allow civil unions throughout Hawai`i. How did that happen? Find out as Tambry reveals how she discovered that one person can make a huge difference - Watch It Here
Now you can become a fan of Voices Of Truth on Facebook by clicking Here and see behind the scenes photos of our shows and a whole lot more.
Voices Of Truth interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants. We hope you'll be inspired to do the same.
Voices Of Truth now airs on local access stations in Cape Town, South Africa, Sweden and 29 cities across the US. Check your local listings.
If you support our issues on the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network, please email this to a friend to help us continue. A donation today helps further our work. Every single penny counts.
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With more lands being "quiet titled" in the courts with the aid of foreign laws (US and fake state of Hawai`i) illegally imposed against the rightful and legal owners of these lands with a judicial system aiding and abetting in these crimes, it's no wonder developers are eager to cash in big time by building luxury homes for rich foreigners throughout Hawai`i.
To this day, land titles in Hawai`i continue to carry the original royal patent from the Mahele of 1848.
If the US government or fake state of Hawai`i and their citizens rightfully have clear title to these lands, then why hasn't the US patent office replaced the royal patents as was done in the other 49 states?
Answer - Each royal patent has been "adjudicated," making them all a legal decree.When purchasing land, a "warranty deed" is issued instead, not clear title per se.
It's no different than if someone steals your car and attempts to sell it to someone else - they can't convey the "pink slip" to the new owner because they never had it in the first place - they're simply selling stolen property.
That's Why There Is No Clear Title Today To Land In Hawai`i - It's All Legally Still Hawaiian Kingdom Lands.
Amid the cacophony of the islandʻs activity, we focus on a microcosm of liveliness unfolding at Lualualei Rd. Nearby, a symmetrical lave rock formation is emblazoned with metalic letters that read, NAVAL STATION PEARL HARBOR, LUALUALEI ANNEX. On the opposite side of that road are a couple of signs that warn, U.S. GOVERNMENT PROPERTY, NO PARKING.
An intrusive parade of trailer-trucks continuously file past to and from the LAND FILL located farther up that road to dump their mysterious load. The constant drone of activity contrasts heartfelt sign-holders in an effort to bring attention to a controversial issue that affects their close-knit community. Their artistic signs resound their message to leave the land for agriculture; not industrial purposes or dumping, especially toxic materials.
Lucy Gay and Alice Greenwood organized this action composed of dynamic residents and supported by KAHEA Org. Nora Lam, a highly respected person within their community, echoed common sentiments of keeping Waianae country; protecting cultural sites; and maintaining the integrity of their home.
A major concern was coastal traffic build-up that would escalate the congestion and endanger the lives of their children. The sole highway in and out of the Leeward coastline is inadequate should there be an increase of vehicular accidents in an existing precarious condition. This would temporarily cut off their community perhaps for hours from the rest of the island.
Randomly, I spoke to a few of the many participants and the consensus was the same. Keala Solomon-Card added that everyone should malama the beauty of the area and use it for more traditional productivity such as agriculture and traditional fishing practiced by Hawaiians.
The Solomon family was well-represented; even Christopher Solomon and his brother visiting from Las Vegas, initially unaware of the issues, participated in support of their ʻohana as their aunt, Lana Solomon opined that itʻs better to preserve agriculture for local farmers. Thereʻs a fear of over-developing whereby displacing farm lands for industrial use which is unacceptable.
Kaohi Leonardi feels one cannot mix toxic dumping with agriculture and industrial pollutions can affect the residentsʻ health. She said details are not understood on both sides to make cognizant, intelligent decisions which may have serious ramification in the future for grass-root communities.
Patti Kamakawiwoole is concerned that many people donʻt understand the issues. "Replacing agriculture is hewa! Children should benefit from the old tradition and practices; donʻt take everything away!", she adamantly expressed.
On the other side of the spectrum is Daniel Gomes who also was born and raised in Waianae. His expertise is of economic development for the community as a consultant. Heʻs of the opinion that Waianae should advance in industrial development similar to Kapolei. His primary concern are for those in need of jobs in Waianae like his daughter without many leaving the area to work elsewhere.
His misgivings throughout the years have been getting up at four in the morning and not returning home until ten oʻclock at night. He felt due to this, he missed a lot of quality time with his family and friends which caused him to lose touch with the ongoing dynamics evolving in his community.
His solution is to have a meeting to clarify points through one voice rather than rely on individualsʻ own interpretation of Waianaeʻs self-sufficiency. This would eliminate misconceptions and present a clearer understanding of the issues. There are many that support his point of view.
Then we have another position from Mr. Yuen, the lawyer for Tropic Land, who in a previous meeting, rudely cut-off Alice Greenwoodʻs words as she explained the moʻolelo of the area. This incited many people to scorn him as he disruptively stated, Tropic Land is not accountable for any upwind or downwind draft effects and that he was adamant that cultural history doesnʻt exist anymore.
Waianae is home to many whom have a keen perception of what they want to see happen within their community. Ongoing controversial issues abrade the community who are passionate in their concept and interpretation on both sides of the debate. It makes one wonder how other communities would react. Iʻm sure Waialae-Kahala community would not be open to an industrial park in their midst or a dumpsite within its neighborhood.
Searching for a resolution, the rain pelted its heavy drops upon everyone present. It was a blessing that begged for attention over the voices of contention. Whether issues of traffic aggravation through build-up; inefficient entrance and exit out of the Leeward coast; toxic contamination and health concerns; displacement of agricultural lands; keeping Waianae country with its beauty for children to appreciate and learn cultural impact of history; focusing on productivity of agriculture and customary fishing rights and historical techniques; or bringing more jobs to the area; the rain let up and surrendered to the familiar sun.
It seemed to tell us that the quality of life is dependent on the lesson; being the sky weeps so life can grow and the sun brings hope for a solution reasonable for all.
Tane
I wanted to learn more. I found someone teaching Huna and claims to have learned from a famous person in Hawaii. This person has an organization in Missouri. My experience since ordering DVD's to learn Huna has been very interesting to say the least. Let me just say that this experience has made me realize that this person is just another example of a white male exploiting sacred native traditions and tainting them with his own ideas and things that he's learned from other methods. Needless to say, my experience with this person that claims to teach Huna was a negative experience. I wrote about it on my blog.
But I've searched and I discovered this wonderful place! I will check the forums to see what's happening and if there is a topic that needs energy, I will practice Ho'oponopono on the topic. What a wonderful way for me to give back from what I've learned from this sacred tradition. I feel like a very small part of something huge! Thank you for this place. I love you all. Forgive me if I should ever offend. I am deeply sorry.
I take full responsibility for all of my experiences.
We are very cognizant of the fact that there is no lawful treaty of annexation and the Hawaiian Kingdom still exists, albeit under US belligerent occupation.
Proponents of the Akaka Bill have earnestly avoided confrontation on the issues of the Hawaiian subjects and the Kingdom of Hawai`i. Itʻs disingenuous to ignore us and manipulate this seditious bill as if we have supported it from the onset....
...We, Hawai`i Nationals, the bona fide citizens and subjects of the Hawaiian Kingdom, demand that you cease and desist in pushing forward this unlawful Akaka Bill S. 1011 and work towards true reconciliation which is the de-occupation of Hawai`i by the US as prescribed by international law.
David M. K. Inciong, II
AKA: Tane
Pearl City, O`ahu
