. .Ms. Karkos 12.05.24 17:17 hst ≠
Probably a good thing √
Last time i ate there my fortune cookie read , " What you just ate was not chicken ."
Year of the Dragon Ω . /s Steve
David 12.05.24 5:10 pm hst •
It's true √
We listen to ' angry young male ' music at my house . i have three boys and am a widower . Doesn't bother me . ' Staind ' is great . i fully expect these guys ( our kids ) to change the world in a positive manner
The cynical , angry , dumb , and overweight Republican party is crumbling under it's own weight like the elephant that represents it . We are witnessing this historic implosion that has been going since about the time Colin Powell resigned as SECSTATE due to the lying about WMDs and Condi Rice came in as National Security Advisor and immediately lied to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee when she stated that the G S A report entitled " Osama Bin Laden Will Attack the United States ," didn't say that
A similar fate befell the Democratic party years ago when the Hon. Sen. Kennedy ( R I P ) drove off that bridge
Quoting him here now , " We have to highest standard of low life in the world."
Lovely ,
/s Dr. Dosh
Cal 12.05.24 16:50 hst
Fantasy , fable , folklore , and fiction ?
". .lessons of the past are in fables ? "
Join reality . Visit Baltimore where you live
Visit Dundalk and Fells Point
Get out more , dude
Things have changed
This is the 21 st century
Alo'ha from Pahoa , Steve
Leo 12.05.24 16:45 hst •
You just noticed ?
Turn away from the dark side
Join us Democrats
Prosecute the Sanford murderer they'ya in Flori-duh
Get rid of the concealed handgun law you have
Support the right to arm bears
/s Steve
ed., 13:13 Thursday h s t
. . Y e s , l o l , but the Hon. Sens. Lieberman and Collins were on TV last night !
Crackpots •
You are being too diplomatic
We do not approve of political jokes
We've seen too many elected
Alo'ha from the 50th State /s Steve :)
Mark , 12.05.24 13:00 HST • Thursday
Thanks for that update & t y v m , safety officers of the law
Lewiston man critical after Sunday stabbing on Howe Street
LEWISTON — Police said Monday that a brawl involving more than a dozen people early Sunday morning that sent three men . ..
Auburn librarian recovering after random attack
AUBURN — A children's librarian is recovering from a concussion after she was beaten up by a 19-year-old in the Children's Room. .. [ Have Terry Karkos look into this one . Remember that crazy woman stealing books she didn't like ? ]
LEWISTON -- Gunshots rattle downtown Lewiston
Police officers have three men on the ground near the corner of Bates. .
Lovely • Drugs √
The kids are out for the summer here in Hawai'i
Drive saƒely they'ya in ME , also . ..
h t h , /s Dr. Dosh *<;Q~
Right Mike , 15:35 Hump Day
" . ...none of the cities in Maine are as bad as people make them out to be. "
The cities are great
It's just the drugs , drunks , random acts of violence , and guns we don't like
Hooray for the fire , police , and emergency medical services
You guys and girls certainly have your work cut out for you
Alo'ha from Pahoa , Hawai'i :) /s Steve and ohana
all , Weds 15:15 hst •
HHmm. . ...Spring has sprung √ The natives are getting restless . Yesterday it was knives and drunks they'ya and up in Bangor
Personally , i support the right to arm bears because , as we know , guns don't kill people ( toungue firmly planted in cheek :)
Your own mayor has said, " Enough is enough ," ref : http://www.twincitytimes.com/columns/enough-is-enough-remember-those-who...
( not meant to be an endorsement of a competing L/A news service )
/s Steve
all, Weds. 15:15 hst •
Only 10 bux ? That's a - s t e a l - All that live music and good folk ? http://www.riverbendcampgroundmaine.com/ Camp at the KOA √
Leeds in the weeds . Love the place . Next to the river
Used to work for Bob Brackett they'ya making palletts for $10 a shot delivered
Like they say, " You ain't bluegrass unless you blew grass. " Back in my day it was ' The Danville Junction Boys ' and contra-dancing
You know . Danville Junction . Near Auburn . . *<;Q~
Alo'ha from Pahoa , /s Steve
all 09:30 am - ish Hump Day
Oh Canada ! er . .Oh ! the ƒrench •
BANGOR, Maine (AP) — A French citizen accused of causing a US Airways flight to be diverted to Maine by claiming she had a surgically implanted device will soon be headed back home.
U.S. Attorney Thomas Delahanty II said Wednesday that the evidence doesn't support charges against the passenger, 41-year-old Lucie Zeeko Marigot.
He says Marigot told investigators that she had been wronged by doctors and wanted President Barack Obama to provide her with medical assistance. She's being turned over to Customs and Border Protection and will be returned to France.
ƒunny . Cult of Obama /s Steve le Douché
Someone go interview her . Now !
. . HAhahah A J ! 7 pm hawai'ian time ≠ 0110 1101 0101 0110 <- a 16 bit byte in binary machine language •
With reference to interplantary time travel , we could both mention something like ,
" Is there a ring of debris around Uranus ? "
. .but. .let's not go there, okay ? /s Steverino ∞
. . In fact, i have a son by the name of Andrew ( i do - seriously ;)
ed., 12.05.22 7 pm ≠ HST • Tuesday
Why does it have to be either \ or ?
Build a golfing community like Whisphering Pines in No. Car . then x-country ski and snowmobile in the wintertime , slednecks • Look in to the whole So. Car. Hilton Head live - in golfing concepts http://www.hiltonheadrentals.com
You have many options you haven't explored yet
Old folks' retirement homes ( high rise condominiums ) and campus a lå Brooksby Village , Peabody MA http://www.ericksonliving.com and others
Is this Martindale anywhere near the L \ A greater metropolitain municipal airport ? Build a John Travolta style airplane - home tarmack area . He has a 7 0 7 parked in his front yard that he still pilots . He does . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greystone_Airport . Think out side the boxes h t h , /s Steve
Thanks Terry 12.05.22 18:45 hst •
Saw a guy from Quebec get kilt there once myself . He flew over the centerwall cliff and hit rocks below skiing We tried to help Not pretty It was too late
We were ice climbing at the time and climbed up , over the headwall , and then down the right gully Blood was spewing out of his ears , nose and mouth He couldn't receive oxygen i think the date was ≠ 1970.04.23
This poor individual had been frozen for a while . Our sincerest condolences to his son and other survivors http://www.friendsoftuckerman.org/ /s Dr. Dosh
Biil & Drew 12.05.22 18:21 hst ≠
Holy macanoly •
Is violence truly a social norm they'ya in ME these days ?
That's how they used to do it in Africa , too , with machetés , rocks , and 2 x 4's . They also use cars as weapons
. .". .a longtime friend who said he “had a bird’s-eye view” and witnessed the attack from an upstairs apartment. "
He did ? Y'all have 9.11 , don't you ? First St ?
We'll certainly remember that . Bang or Bangkok , Thialand , take your pick
/s Steve , Hawai'i ∞
all, 12.05.21 09:11 am ish
Are we talking Sanford ME here or Sanford Floriduh ( the site of the recent killing of rhe child who was going to 7-11 to purchase a soda and some Twinkies ® ) where the AMTRAK® car - train termnates
C'mon now Mainers. Use some uncommon common sense for a change
Schools went co-ed last century in ≠ 1 9 7 2 . i . e. , all the service academies and the seven sister coleges ( name 'em starting with Vasser ) , Bowdoin and many - m a n y - more . Segregation = segregation • One can not teach teamwork if there are no teams
/s Dr. Dosh and Ohana
all, 9 am ish HST • Tuesday
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A US Airways jetliner flying from Paris to Charlotte, N.C., was diverted to a Maine airport on Tuesday after an apparently mentally unstable French passenger announced that she had a surgically implanted device, a U.S. official briefed on the investigation said.
Somehow this is appropriate seeing how there are readers of this very newspaper who regularly receive coded messages through the fillings in their teeth from Mars •
Alo'ha from Pahoa , /s Dr. Dosh and ohana
Tabanak Jaque ! Oh thoseƒrench . . ...
Everyone , Monday 4:40 Hawai'i •
". .. the first incoming student in September 2011 to recite the Bates mission statement from memory. "
The greater Bates community extends their heartfelt condolences . So young and with so much promise . .... and such a fine young man
Just look at him . What a pleasant and cheerful smile
Ma'la'ma'la'ma , Mr. Dube
You've touched us
/s Dr. Steve Dosh '78
mā.lama.lama
1. Redup. of malama 1; light of knowledge, clarity of thinking or explanation, enlightenment; shining, radiant, clear. Ka mālamalama o ka ʻākau, northern lights. hoʻo.mā.lama.lama To cause light, brighten, illuminate, enlighten, inform, civilize. (PNP malamalama.)
Jim 12.05.21 16:40 hst • ≠
Directions . http://www.mapquest.com
Your Hon Gov. must have no friends in his state government , huh ?
That's the only rational way one can interpret his ' corrupt ,' remark
Either that or he's slightly paranoid and delusional
Either way √ And , yes , he certainly has no friends there now
Open foot , insert mouth [ sic.]
There is no honor among thieves and it takes on to know one
h t h Ω /s Steve , former Ombudsman ( similar to an A G or Inspector General :)
all, 16;34 HST Monday
Sorry about the ALL CAPS http://www.aarp.org/
AARP LIVE CHAT ON THE FUTURE OF MEDICARE AND SOCIAL SECURITY,
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, MAY 23. SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS NOW.
AARP uses an older system and WE ARE ALL BLIND , DEAF , and DUMB !
HhahAHhahah . Just a joke :)
/s, Steve
All , Monday ≠ 4:20 pm hst • from Hawai'i
Dateline DC : Obama leads on marriage equality, the NAACP and others follow http://www.washingtonpost.com today
" When leaders lead, especially on social issues that demand the end of an injustice or the expansion of liberty, people will follow. "
It doesn't really matter all that much to us
Vent , everyone
Haters gonna' hate . We love you n e way
Not in that way . l o l /s, Steve <3
all 10 pm hst Sunday
Look, read, listen , and learn , " When American sneezes the rest of the world catches a cold. " Macroeconomics 1 0 1 √ Paul Samuelson , MIT economist , ≠ 1 9 6 1 h t h Ω /s Steve
Rex, 12.05.20 10 pm hst •
. . ..uh . we beg to differ . Our 401(k) is working out just fine. My employer used http://www.metlife.com ( Snoopy on TV ? ) and is paying us via an annuity every month
What 401(k) plan does the LSJ ® use for your employees ?
/s , Steve
A : ____________________________________ <- answer here •
Adam ? 21:40 HST • Sunday night
Madam I'm Adam [ a clever palindrome, like racecar :]
Now what if your son or daughter was L G B T ( presuming here you ever loved any one enough and they have reciprocated enough for you two to have had or to have adopted a child ) . Would you love him or her any less ? Of course not . That would be hypocritical , uncaring , and just plain wrong , now wouldn't it ?
Clive Staples Lewis , a noted Christian author ( The Screw Tape Letters and The Lionj the Witch and the Wardrobe and a contemporary and friend of J.R. Tolkein ) , teaches us that there are many types of love including paternal , fraternal , maternal , agape ( if it exists ) , and erotic love
You are beating a dead horse your point is moot • Gays and lesbians will go get married in those - o t h e r - 1 9 U S States and many other countries where it is entirely legal and they could care less about your opinions
Love love and hate hate, bigotry and intolerance everyone reading this in Maine
Mainers United for Marriage is a local political organization . 2,707 people on facebook® like them . This is not meant to be an endorsement yet we do support them also . The night jasmine smells- b e a u t i f u l - here tonight :) /s, Steve Dosh , ( a practicing Christian ) and ohana , Hawai'i
Adam just isn't Able
Friday 5 pm ish HST •
Thanks Ron
" History doesn't repeat itself , but it rhymes . " -- Sam Clements
Many people are greedy and jealous liars just by their nature
It took the Russian communists about 7 0 years to figure that out , the communist Chinese are rapidly finding this out , Cuba next ?
/s, Steve
Judy 12.05.18 11 am ish
We dispute this ! The l a s t poll said that Verrrmont was , all you Unitarians :) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_the_United_States
We are pedestrians n e way . We believe in Disco . See you in heaven , Donna Summer /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i •
Judy 12.05.18 11 am ish
We dispute this ! The l a s t poll said that Verrrmont was , all you Unitarians :) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_the_United_States
We are pedestrians n e way . We believe in Disco . See you in heaven , Donna Summer /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i •
All ,flyday 10:30 am-ish ≠ HST •
Right √ And Ron Paul for your n e x t Governor
You think there is a light at the end of the tunnel , too , Republicans ? There is . It's a train coming straight @ you http://www.nationaltrainday.com Alo'ha from Pahoa • /s, Steve and ohana ∞
†hanks again Claire :)
Randy 12.05.18 10:30 am ish
Yes she did √ " Make my brown body white ," lyrics from : Dim All lthe Lights .
R I P Disco , Don Cornelious , Whitney , MJ , long live disco . S o m e disco had soul . Gloria Gaynor , M F S B , the Spinners ,etc . . /s Steve Ω
Ayuh √ ≠ 1 pm hst • Thursday
†rue • Helps if you have a degree . No one can take that way from you . Stay in school if you can and congarats to all recent and pending grads . Apply yourself . We need you and your very relevant skills , enthusiasm, and intelligence . Read to learn , write to live . You go • /s Dr. Dosh , a community college and jr. college supporter since like - f o r e v e r - Journalism's dangerous work though :) http://www.zoominfo.com/#!search/profile/person?personId=931944177&targetid=profile
Sumner residents 12.05.17 12:45 pm-ish HST •
Way to go ! And the wind blows at night providing relaiable p o w e r •
Do take back your mountains with this mounting wind power movement and rail against the coal powered power plants in the mid - west that are turning your ponds and lakes sterile at the higher altitudes ( no fish , dying trees ) and deforesting and denuding the western slopes with all that acidic rain •
Incovenient †ruths , naysayers ? Some truths hurt . The truth says nothing about good and bad . Never let truth be the enemy of good , rural nostaligics . Let's put it this way . You can't stop technology and it waits for nobody , Luddites
/s , a geothermal proponent in Puna, Hawai'i • and his ohana http://www.punageothermalventure.com/ <- in my back yard
Canadians squall about Vermont wind energy project
By WILSON RING Associated Press The Associated Press
Thursday, May 17, 2012 2:45 PM EDT
. . New green jobs too , Mainers √ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_Maine
Paul , 12.05.17 12:32 PM
ƒunny? Talk with your U S Senators This is funny --> http://www.twincitytimes.com
Aloha from an AMTRAK® select passenger in Hawai'i • b t w - We have an interstate hiway here, also , the H1 and are building a new US$2.9B railroad in Honolulu http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honolulu_High-Capacity_Transit_Corridor_Pro...
Someone ( or both of them ) missed the boat a long - l o n g - time ago • B I W ¿ It's okay . We are just on different planes
Our plane left > 8 hours ago :)
Nice √ May 17th
Don't worry . Someone will most assuredly complain http://www.nationaltrainday.com The - r e s t - of us enjoyed a wonderful National Train Day last weekend. /s Steve and ohana
Lawmakers ? 12.05.15 14:14
Ignor at your own peril . Ignorance is not bliss in this case . They are - y o u r - 99 % http://occupybangor.org/ and probably vote √
On a larger scale , The US has ≠ 15 million vacant houses and > 1.5 million homeless ( Human Rights Now )
If you don't get it , you certainly don't get it •
/s Steve :)
All Tuesday 11 am ish hst •
Dateline Florida : PORT ST. JOHN, Fla. (AP) — A Florida mother who fatally shot her four children before killing herself Tuesday called three of the kids who had sought help from a neighbor back to the house before firing the fatal shots, authorities said.. ..
Not good • Guns kill people . Repeal the 2nd amendment . Support to right to arm bears Alo'ha from Pahoa u s a , the Steve Dosh family
Leo , 21:21 hst Monday
. ." . ..where good-paying, low-skill jobs are going away, . ." They have gone no where . They are here . These guys and girls steal , cheat , lie , kill , produce , sell and consume drugs and become less than model citizins because those jobs are below them , or so they think . Pride goeth before a fall , orat least it should
You premises are usually wrong , Leo
The thoughtful letters to the editor in this paper , the L S J ®, exhibit more insight and foresight than your shallow columns and opinions . So you visited a prison . We have no moral obligation to hire recidivists and convicted felons . Can't do the time don't do the crime . We don't want convicted sexual offenders working in our public schools or playgrounds , either , yet it happens . http://sor.informe.org/cgi-bin/sor/step1.pl
Please stay in Flori-duh Leo , with your concealed handguns and where people shoot other humans who are simply on their way to the 7-11 for a candy bar and a soda in Sanford . /s Steve
Austin , 21:12 Monday
China’s dilemma is communism . It has never worked anywhere for any length of time . People are greedy by nature
A corollary dilemma is their entrenched gerintocracies ( kinda' like North Korea )
Having no recent history ( ever ) of democracy China and No. Korea will , ( like Russia ), experience problems with a cleptocracy when they transition to something different and more open . After all , God gave mankind two hands to grab with , so grab all you can
Self destruction and immolation ? We rather doubt it
World power ? Domination ? Naah
They've had 747s since 1 9 6 9 and still can't build one
h t h /s Steve
l o l Tony ! 9 pm hst monday
"I'm going to learn to knit. " ƒunny • http://www.despair.com/ag24x30prin.html And all pain is not gain √
( Not meant as an endorsement or advertisement , just a joke , LSJ ® )
Priming the pump is an old economic trick and it really works . How do you think F D R got US out of the Great Depression ?
For every one US$Dollar spent on , let's say , improving roads and rusty , decrepit bridges in Maine , the multiplier effect is something like 7 times . One dollar = seven dollars' effect in Maine . That's microeconomics 101 . When people are working the economic pie - e x p a n d s - and there are bigger slices for all , everywhere . When they aren't working it isn't expanding . Economics is not a zero sum game and never has been
Yet always remember , Tony, it's not my fault , it's not your fault , it's asphalt :)
/s Steve
Zack 20:50 hst Monday
by David Azerrad/The Heritage Foundation , i . e ., Republicans in absoluion √
You forgot , " A rising tide lifts all boats ."
We all know ( you and i do , anyway ) that David Stockman ( R ) IL & CBO Chief renounced all his economic theories that propelled Reaganomics on in to voodoo economics under the 1st Bush http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Stockman
He was so embaraased by his stupidity and came out and said so . Still does . Facts are facts . The last balanced U S Federal budget was under President Clinton . Facts are facts
Those who forget his story are doomed to repeat it
Vote Democrat for a change Republicans
You'll feel better for it and the country will appreciate your intelligent choices
/s Steve
Rex , Monday HST 20:35
You hit that nail on the head √ Prevention is always the best cure
/s Steve
p.s., i gotta' add though , laughter is the best medicine . .except , ( of course ) , for real medicine :)
Alfreda 20:20 Monday hst •
'ey. i used to work at Maine Cycle Salvage on Canal St. in Loystone [ sic. ] . Certainly you remember that place . Best place fo Moto Guzzi ® parts in the region √
Can you also remember that old Midas ® commercial on radio and TV that went , " FIX YOUR MUFFLER ! "
Nobody's targeting anyone . It's enough to wake up the dead at times
Alo'ha from Pahoa , in a " no helmet law , " state ( HI ) . Personally i believe in the worthiness and utility of brain buckets . Why would they require 'em if they didn't work ? They've worked for me many times . .. /s Steve :)
Mark , 20:20 hst Monday
Oh okay √ Cellar dwellers ? Or cavemen ¿ Kinda' like 'shrooms : keep 'em in the dark and feed 'em crap ? Best of luck with that one ( shakes head )
We'll be the first to admit the " That government is best that governs least, " but it was Tom Jefferson ( the first American Democrat ) and not Al Hamilton ( Federalist ) who stated it . Thoreau and Emerson were of similar ilk to Tom although Tom was from Virginia
The closest you guys get is , “It is an old saying that that government is best that governs least. In a truer and more practical sense, modern social thinkers regard that government as best that best protects the lives, the property, and the liberty of its citizens and best guarantees them equal rights, privileges, and opportunities before the law.”
James W. Good (1866-1929)
Republican Congressman from Iowa
Speech to the Wisconsin State Bar Association, 1921
Ya' know , if ME is so bad go to Waco , TX :)
h t h /s, Steve
Ron ,
Ayuh √ ". .. the Goober-nator ?" l o l - We know ƒunny and . .. that's ƒunny :)
If your Goobernator was drowning in Casco Bay would you , a ) continue reading this fine newspape or , b ) go get lunch ?
R I P Goober ( he died just the other day ) and Gomer ( Jim Nabors ) still lives here in Hawa'i
S e r i o u s l y !
/s, Steve
Ed. Sunday 15:15 hst
Glad you caught that √ You know what , Republicans ?
" You can fool some of the people some of the time , all the people some of the time , but you can't fool all the people all the time ." You can quote us on that •
They're called earmarks on the Federal level . Who's the tallest hog at the trough now ? http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/ Lotta' finger pointing going on , huh ? Alo'ha from here /s Steve ∞
All , Happy Mothers' Day 2 0 1 2 , 15:15 here •
Funny he didn't talk at B Y U in Logan , Utah or at any local stake center or temple
We've got nothing against the Church of the Latter Day Saints ( L D S ) . Salt of the Earth . They are preaching the gospel of the good Lord these days . They do and they will
The important thing is to have something hang your hat on ; a belief
Gov. Romney reminds us of most any Massachusetts politician to come down the Mass. 'pike in recent years , except that his dad was a politician from Michigan . Political dynasties . Bush , Gore , Romneys , Clintons , Kings , you name it
You say you want to mix religion and politics ?
That's what's happening in - a l l - the Muslim countries right in the name of Arab springs
Quick : Name a Muslim democracy , Muslim brothers and sisters ?
There is one
A: Turkey . Israel is a Jewish state
We all worship the same one God , O'j'A'll'ah , En'sh'All'ah , or Yaweh , call him what you mayv, God willing
/s, Steve Dosh , Hawai'i u s a Ω
. .Boys , Mothers' Day 14:52 hst •
That'll make for a Happy Mothers' Day weekend , huh ? Loystone
" Mom ? Come bail me out please . "
The L \ A greater metropolitain area used to be towns of shoes and boots , now it's just boos and shoots
Sounded like a drunken brawl or melee to us . " . . ..report a fight involving between 15 and 20 people in the area around 119 Howe St. "
You are never as think as you drunk you are , guys and girls •
Cinco de Mayo was - l a s t - weekend
Good work , policemen and women . /s Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i :)
All , Mother's Day 14:37 HST •
Conga-rats you guys and girls . Good work √
Hold on to those dreams . They are fine . No body can take them ( or your degrees ) away from you . Press on . Everyone is proud of you . It represents a lot of hard work Alo'ha from Pahoa /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana RPCV Micro' 78 http://www.peacecorps.gov Returned Peace Corps Volunteer . ..
Thanks Bonnie , Mothers' Day still. .here 14:24 Hope yours' was a happy one
.We voted with our feet a long time ago Doug and if you have to ask . . .Tell ya's what . Go vote in Wisconsin . They are recalling their Republican Governor - right now - Andrew ? Post a picture. It's E Z to do . Obama is ohana & Aloha from Pahoa hi u s a 96778 /s, Steve and family . ...widower :)
all Tuesday 15:15 hst •
It breaks our hearts to read things like this . His biological father ? Was he on drugs or something ? We are not looking for an excuse. .just an explanation , Hon . Judge and jury of his peers
Thank goodness we have competant police , fire , EMS , judges and the rule of law in these U S of A . Imagine what anarchy must be like ( France ? ) It's not a paradise , that's for sure , libertarians . There are a lot of truths that have nothing to do with good or bad . Never let the good be the enemy of the truth . Just look what's going in Europe right now . It's d i c e y there in Greece, Italy , Spain , and elsewhere
Supreme rationalism ? Objectivism ? Ayn Rand ? Übermench ? Atlas Shrugged . The Fountainhead . We read them , too . Naah t y v m
The fundamental fact of our nuclear age is that if you put 24 lbs of plutonium together anywhere in the known universe it will blow up . The terrorists know this , too . It's factual and not good
How about that father and son tag team in TX who started to shoot police with AK-47s. They got their's now didn't they ? Waco , i think it was
It's a weird , wild , wired , world • /s , Steve :)
Holy Macanoly Heather, 3 pm hst • Tuesday
Why ? This is clearly against the law - a felony - and the perps wil be prosecuted to the full extent of it http://www.aspca.org That's what your animal control officers of the law and judges do for us and for them , the animals . Wolf hybrids ? Gawd ... Coy dogs next ?
i hate it here in Hawai'i when we see big , furry dogs cooped up in cars , too .
People are dumb , lazy , inconsiderate and stupid many times . In fact , we are feeding a stray cat this very moment in time ( right now ) , my 1 3 year old son and i . Don't buy cute rabbits for Easter , either , unless you plan to take care of them or eat them later on /s Steve and Drew , Hawai'i
Bob 14:45 Tuesday
. . This will probably be tagged . .yet . .what you are really saying is that opinions are like a**holes . Everyone's got one and her's stinks ?
Okay , i'll try and redeem myself forthwith , Ms. LSJ ® Internet Cop ( we l o v e you ) . You do a great job . You do •
Politicians are a bit like diapers and need to be changed every so often. ..and for the same reason
It's only a joke
Just jokes
Nothing personal Alice /s Steve :)
Hmm. .Alice ? 14:40 Tuesday
King will not protect Maine from what ? The Canadians ? Sea urchins ? Windmills ? L N G ? Casinos ?
. . Just asking . .Alo'ha from Pahoa HI u s a /s Steve :)
https://www.facebook.com/#!/MainersUnited and as long as we are posted R a n D o m political type ME uniform resource locators ( URLs ) Gotta' Love that VP Joe Biden , huh ? That's takes †rue cajones √
Claire, 14:30 HST Tuesday
. . † y v m . Forgot that one . Mobocracy √
Maine surely puts the ' mock ' in democracy these days . Y'all ( not - you specifically - ) should take a page from the Wisconsin playbook where they are in the process of kicking out their republican Governor . .t o d a y . h t h ∞ /s Steve
. .Aww. ., 2 pm hst
Nice human interest story , Andie
Hopefully a Portuguese water dog will find a home in Mexico ( ME ) next http://www.aspca.org /s, Steve
Hmm. ., 2 pm hst • Rex ,
. .Bob Marley •
He's from Maine , right ?
. ...or is he Jar-ican ¿ http://www.bmarley.com/ <- not necessarily an endorsement
Alo'ha from Pahoa , /s, Steve
Hmm. .18:30 hst Monday
""Democracy is messy. It's better than coronations," Bennett said in reference to King ."
One might have said that if you don't like the heat , stay out of the kitchen
Democracy is expensive but it sure beats plutocracies , despotism , fascism , petty tyrants , gerintocracies , oligarcies , monarchies , and tin pot despots ( to paraphrase Winnie Churchill , who's mom was American , much like our sitting President :) h t h Ω /s Steve
Hmm. .18:30 hst Monday
""Democracy is messy. It's better than coronations," Bennett said in reference to King ."
One might have said that if you don't like the heat , stay out of the kitchen
Democracy is expensive but it sure beats plutocracies , despotism , fascism , petty tyrants , gerintocracies , oligarcies , monarchies , and tin pot despots ( to paraphrase Winnie Churchill , who's mom was American , much like our sitting President :) h t h Ω /s Steve
all, 6:06 pm Monday hst
How dificult can it be to post your picture , guys ?
Stig - i gotta' facebook ® friend in Paris , Europe right now and i am trying to get that perspective . He's American and quite astute . Italy is blowing up . They killed some nuclear physicist yesterday . [ i wonder if he was with Cern . .the inventors of the internet http://www.cern.org ]
An old Chinese curse , " May you live in interesting times. " /s, Steve
all , 12.05.06 7 pm hst •
" We came here to see democracy in action. We are floored by what happened, absolutely floored to see the cheating," said Elizabeth Shardlow of Auburn. . . .".. . robbed the six candidates for a U.S. Senate nomination for Sen. Olympia Snowe's seat of a chance to address delegates from the podium." "They have so phenomenally screwed this up that they will go to Tampa and not be seated," Cragin said . [ n.b., " They " ]
Hmmm , kinda' like a market place in any given Middle eastern country ( i. e., a bazaar ) ? Democracy inaction ?
Many have often thought of the Maine G O P in this regard
Way too much heat and not nearly enough light . h t h /s, Steve Ω
All Sunday night 18:40 hst •
The floor recognized the chair
"She's really done the best she can with what's she had to work with in Washington, which is not much." Wow . Cynics √
It's a government of the people by the people and for the people and the avg I Q of the people is 100 , by definition . Try harder to understand us , Hon Gov. http://occupybangor.org/ We are only the 99% , /s, Steve
all , 12.05.04 10:20 am iish
. .You might be surpirsed how many of these kids parent , aunts and uncles are doctors and nurses , especially those from the Sudan and Somalia
Just ask them √ alt : Ask their parents • They all speak English , God willing , EshAllah , and O 'ja 'la <3 / s Steve ( having served in Africa ) http://www.korashriners.org/
all ƒlyday 10:11 am ish
Ahhh. .men in skirts √
The Phillips from Maine ( Dean and his dad ) are good friends of our's . He , the sas , used to be the Dean of a certain private school chain in NH and then MA . He did ! ( not G DA )
See you at Woods Pond again this summer guys . .Dean turns what ? 42 already ? We were just reading The Sprite again yesterday. Good book & Alo'ha from Pahoa , Steve and Drew https://sites.google.com/site/thestevedoshpage/
Rex 7:11 pm hst • Thursday hst •
It's a horrible epidemic - a scourge . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxycodone
Here in Hawai'i it's ice ( crystal meth ) and they all - d e s t r o y - families and communities , much like alcohol or other addictive personaility behavior pattern disorders including nicotene and caffeine http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methamphetamine No , these drugs are not contagious although the predisposition towards addictions may be inherited and they are preventable
Prevention is the best cure . If you don't talk to your kids about these drugs someone else most certainly will
Missouri ( of all places ) shares these problems with our respective states . Washington state ( as you have noted ) also . There are no quick or E Z solutions . We have instituted a " Not Even Once " ( as in , " We have not used these drugs even one time " ) campaign here in Hawai'i . Time will tell if it has a positive effect . Best of luck . /s, Steve and family . ...
Peter et.al., 18:40 Thursday
Yes. .Overflights on their way to training over the Atlantic Ocean .
alt site ? Lake Champlain h t h Ω /s Steve
. .ps . . There's an implicit irony here, too . Are you for or against the noisy windmills being put up all over Maine ?
11 am hst • Thursday
" Police Save Man From Himself , " once again . Attempted suicide is against the law in all 50 of these very United States
. .You guys all know me by now
Every time i see some one working in a cherry picker i can't help but yell up to them , " Don't j u m p ! " Alo'ha from Pahoa /s, Steve :)
David ? 12.05.03 11 am ish
You must be kidding . We all tend to believe listening to the corn or grass grow would be much more lively . Someone call 9.11 q u i c k . i think i am having my heart attack - ack - ack . . .( it's only a joke Mainers . I am fine :)
h t h /s, Steve , Democrat in Hawai'i •
Mark ? 12.05.03 11 am-ish
Yes √
. .You and the shopping siren ( and the bag lady ) need to spend much more time at garbage er. .g a r a g e and rubbush ( rummage :) sales shopping
S e r i o u s l y . There you'll you find your juicers , electric knives , food processors , electric can openrs , hamburger presses , blenders ,mixers , TV's foot massagers , macramé pot holders and the like . h t h Ω /s Steve and ohana
Tom , Tuesday 11:11 am ish hst •
. .† y v m
Finally !
The headline we have been waiting all these years to read ,
" Man Bites Dog "
What's next ?
" Calais Woman Dies in Japanese Nuclear Holocaust ? " ( just a joke :)
We support the right to arm bears √ Alo'ha from HI , too /s, Steve
" A Maine Guide for eight years, Robinson said he’ll be turkey hunting again soon .
" Who's the turkey now ?
ed., Tuesday 11:11 am i s h hst •
l o l " McDreamy & wiifey ! " Doen't she look a lot like Senator Kennedy 's first wifey ? Which Senator.? Take your pick • We like that one , though :)
We we used to call our place of employment ( http://www.wtc.com ) the Ronnie Mc Reagan bldg. in DC . We r e a l l y did !
As for Mormoms [ sic. ] from Utah , MA & MI ? Pod ppl . A-yuh . Morton Thiokol ® ( the makers of the space shuttle boosters that b l e w up in 1 9 8 6 ) are from there . Pod People √ Salt of the Earth those L D S ers
'ey just between us , okay ? What do they do for fun ? They don't drink , smoke , gamble , drink tea or coffee , etc.( a lot do drugs )
Okay let's call them Puritans instead . Deal ¿ Deal √
† y vm /s, Dr. Dosh
b t w - Dateline ≠ today . Newt just realized he lost !
Good work again , Stig :)
ed. 12.05.02 111 am i sh
Bats . They live in caves. correct ? Like mushrooms ? Keep 'em in the dark and feed them . uh . .c*&^% ? At eighteen you are charged as as adult •
Violence is social norm in the Great State of Maine , Tony
Careful
Alo'ha fom Pahoa , Steve
all , day after may - lei day here 11 am ish
. .And we can can hear the Republicans murmer, " We've seen Afghanistan on the map . It's purple . Osama Bin Forgotten ? How do you spell Taliban , Mr. Potato Head ? " ( with fond reference to certain Pat Sajack look-a-like former VP :)
Boy , that joke went over like Dick Cheney after a double Big Mac ® breakfast sandwich meal , huh ¿
Hey Martha Stewart ?
Stripes in again this year ?
Alo'ha from Pahoa HI usa 96778 /s, Steve and ohana
Miitsie ? 12.05.02 10:30 am - ish
Who should he use, dipstick ¿ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-17916903# <-- b t w - they are hiring more female secret service agents , in Hebron , England √ Has your wifey ever held a paying job ?
l o l /s, Steve , Hawai'i
Claire ? Please don't confuse them with facts <3
Bob Day after Mayday , leu day here in Hawai'i * 10:30 am-ish
You stand where you sit
Alo'ha from Pahoa /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana
We support Obamacare b t w - It takes effect in 2 0 1 4 http://www.whitehouse.gov/healthreform
Judy , May Day 2 pm hst •
Thnaks for that notice
Evan ? Sounds like they may possibly let him out on parole or probation http://sor.informe.org/cgi-bin/sor/step1.pl <- Look up your Maine neighbors here ( posted as a community service ) . It's not just guys
Once a felon always a felon in our book √ Easy to forgive , difficult to forget
/s, Steve Dosh , widower and father of four
Rex , May Day ≠ 2 pm hst •
Thanks for the highly informative editorial
Things are getting better and better for everyone most everywhere ( except the Sudan )
We - all - have a standard of living that was unheard of only 7 0 years ago . At the same time , ( and to quote the Hon . Sen. Edward Kennedy , R I P ) , " We have the highest standard of low life in the world ."
The rest of the world ( Africa specifically ) is trying to subsist on a dolllar a day . Seriously b t w - Dollar comes from the Spanish and Portuguese meaning pain ( dolar ) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._states_by_life_expectancy
Not only that , but outhouses are still legal in our respective States , ladies and germs :) Alo'ha from Pahoa /s, Steve
Hmmm. .12.04.29 4:30 pm hst •
. .That's Genesis from Bates College at " the puddle " ca. 1 9 7 6 :)
Not Phil Collins or Peter Gabriel's Genesis . .
/s, Steve Dosh '78
all, 12.04.30 4:20 hst •
. Crack babies ? umm. .you should see the C A T scans or magnetic resource imaging ( M R I ) of the brains . On second thought, no . Don't drink or smoke either , ladies , esp. when pregnant /s Dr. Dosh
Paul, Saturday 14:30 hst •
You maintain a firm grasp on the obvious . Is your State A G a Democrat or a Republican ? (i .e., The Maine State Attorney General and his staff ) The problem with - a t t a c k i n g - your own staff is that there are usually many more of them than you , whomever you think you might be , eventually
Auburn has free lunch for the kids at school ? Free laptops , too ? Good move √
h t h Ω Steve http:/ww.despair.com toungue firmly planted in cheek *<;Q~
all 11:11 hs† ≠ ƒlyday
View from elsewhere: Fixing Social Security is simple but not easy ?
You presumption is wrong . It ain't b r o k e n :) aloha from pahoa HI http://www.guthrietheater.org/ <3
. .. all 11 am ish ƒlyday hst • 12.04.27
Yes, Viginia, there is a ƒree lunch :) ƒree Macs® , too . Just say " No " to grren slime . .. the good news continues . . . @ http://occupybangor.org/ for us, the 99% /s, Steve et.al. not in TX
Ed., 12.04.25 3 pm here in Hawai'i •
Ted Nugent ? rotƒlmao . That guy is not a has been . He is a never was . He suffers from Cat Scratch Fever that causes him to clutch guns t i g h t l y they'ya in TX :) b t w - the F-35 is almost s i l e n t Luddites . It's a stealth fighter . You'll probably be able to hear the new wind turbines over them ;) h t h Ω /s, Steve
all , Weds 10:30 am - ish
“We still have too many folks in the middle class that [ who ] are searching for that security that started slipping away years before [ Bush - Cheney ] the recession hit.”
You fool no one , Mitsie • /s Steve
Penny ? 6 pm • Tuesday in Hawai'i , still
Umm , no . Correct us if we are wrong , but , if you put ≠ 24 lbs of Thorium together ( about the size of a soccer ball :) anywhere in the known universe it - will - explode . This is critical mass , by definition √ It's also sometimes called a dirty bomb . It's what rational people fear that the terrorists will bring to the subway system of N Y C . Heck , even a morsel of radioactive Thorium in a air conditioning system of a major skyscraper would kill many
We'll stick with the wind power t y v m and the turbine cowboys and girls from the Weather Channel ® http://www.punageothermalventure.com/ <- in my back yard , quite literally & Alo'ha from Pahoa , /s Dr. Dosh and ohana
Rex , 12.04.23 17:15 ≠ Tuesday
. .I'm all for it , too , especially if the equipment is made somewhere here in North America including Mexico and la Canada
China's just about ready to institute ' Buy China ' laws when it comes to their government vehicle purchases , much as the United States has " Buy America " provisions when it comes to US Federal heavy equipment purchases
Yeah, we do . i used to give away Caterpillers ® and Fords ® for a living ( forn aid :)
A lot of this medical equipment one can purchase from Dr. Leonard's or Heartland America catalogs . Serious . Drugs are different and our F D A is much more stringent than Europe , Canada or Africa
It's the G E ® M R I stuff that is a major export revenue generator ( competing with Siemens ® , Europe , and Airbus Industries ® ) . Our other major exports are GE ® jet turbnes ( Boeing ® ) , food , and now iPads ® . Lethal arms , too
It'll be a while before capitalism catches on in communist China . Bejing olympics 2 0 0 8 was a good start . China will experience their " Muslim Spring " though, sooner or later . It's inevitable . They are the 99% in a lot of important , indescribably ways http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/
When countries are economically interdependant on one another they are less likely to go to war with each other . Macro economics 1 0 1
h t h Ω /s, Steve
all 12.04.23 5 pm hst • Tuesday
umm.. .whelp . .what next ? " Man Bites Dog? "
" Morton, who after leaving the party scene got into a crash with a moose that sent him to the hospital with a concussion, charged at least one person with underage drinking, Fiske said. "
He probably went to the burning man to cook some phish [ sic ] over a fire √ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burning_Man
Good luck with this one /s, Steve and family , ages 31 , 26 , 22 & 12
. Paul , 5:05 pm hst •
• A; We are √
\/ote :)
It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried. Sir Winston Churchill , who was a lot like our current President . His mom was American , too , birthers , but his dad was an alien citizen
. h t h ∞ /s, Steve
. .umm whelp . .lol. .12.04.23 5 pm hst •
The last balanced US federal budget was under President Clinton . Vote for the Democrats . It was Bush - Cheney ( two greedy old & dumb oil men ) who got us in to this mess . Enron ® , BS - Bear Stearns bailout , Wall St.'s Bernie made off with billions, too http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/
The Euro is tanking right now . When America sneezes the rest of the world catches a cold . That's macroeconomics 1 0 1 √ Apple® just posted an eleven BillonUS$ profit for the 1 st quarter of 2012 . That's just a first quarter profit US$11B ! It's the most valuable company in the world if you count capitalizaiotn costs
If the communist Chinese ( Wal-Mart ® ) want to hold greenbacks , let them . We'll just print more
They have had 747's since 1 9 6 9. . and still can't build one . Have they ever invented anything besides the Great Wall and fireworks ? A; No . It's a centrally planned communist gerintocracy
Quiz : Can you name the official Chinese currency ? In fact , there have two - but - no body wants them , not even Chinese . They're communist , ( remember the Russian Ruble ? ) , like North Korea , Cuba and Yemen . Hugo Chavez's socialist country Venezuela ( and Castor's Cuba ) use the dollar as their semi - official currencies . So does Panama . They call it the ' Colon ' [ Columbus ] down there
The Federal Government wil not fall apart , Jon . We have suffered through much worse ..
." pledges to bankrupt the Federal Government ? " Show us , Jon . We're birthers . Show us those pledges :D
Buffetts a good guy , b t w , /s, Dr. Dosh
Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar and Stephen Ohelmacher/Associated Press ?
. .You guys are simply alarmist and plain wrong . Are you Republicans ? Lemme' guess . You are in Flori-duh , too . First off, the Affordable Health Care plan has not even gone in to effect yet ( ref : Medicare ® ) . Secondly , do you think 65 million seniors would stand for or be hoodwinked by your shallow analysis ? Of course not • Do better research next time . It's easy to do . Start here http://www.aarp.org/work/social-security/info-11-2011/5-social-security-... and end here http://www.aarp.org/health/health-care-reform/health_reform_factsheets/
h t h Ω /s, Steve , an old guy who has been around the block once or twice 4:40 pm hst • Tuesday
all 12.04.20 19:11 hst •
God help us all
Too much news about young people being killed or injured this spring .
".. their injuries did not appear to be life-threatening.. " Phew . .
The major cause of death in these very U S of A for 16 year olds remains , ( you guessed it ) , car accidents . ∞ /s, Steve
all 12.04.20 19:00 hst •
That's a thoughtful letter he wrote . Seems like St Mary's or C M C C could fill the void somehow too , huh ? http://vhv-vetshelpingvets.com/ h t h Ω Steve
Ed. 4/20 Hitler's Birthday
. N i c e √ #404 : " Lemon-fresh scent can induce erections in monkeys (University of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, Merck Research Laboratories and Northeastern University) " Merck's a drug company , correct ¿ Holy Macanoly :)
Thanks for the http://www.la-mag.com/ mention . Sure beats the Twincity Times ® L A F F must have been gggGGreat ! 1 8 venues ? W o 0 O º o w
At Bates this time of year we'd have a film festival over to Pettigrew Hall . We lived in Page Hall ( a hop , skip , and a jump way ) so we'd just drag the couch over and plop down right in the front row in front of everybody with our own popcorn and beer . Ton's 'o ƒun . The drinking age was 1 8 back when . ... What were they showing ? Well ( and this'll date me ) . i think we watched One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest starring Jack Nicholson , Dani DeVito , Chris Lloyd , Nurse Ratchet and the Chief . It was a movie about Togus Maine's V A hospital ( at the time ) Kudos , /s, Steve
Nok-Noi Ricker, Bangor Daily News 12.04.20 13:50
Oh no . This is a crying shame and a †rue disaster
Our hearts go out to all the victims , families and survivors . There is nothing we really can do to ease your sorrow . . . ...)-; >*
Clark was such a handsome young man , too , and waaay too young to die . ...
/s, The Dosh ohana , Hawai'i <3
ed. 12.04.20 13:40
. . Nice investigative journalism and full disclosure coverage , Chris http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_North Once a felon - a l w a y s - a felon in my book
Outta' sight outta' mind
Put him somewhere the sun never shines , Judge ( Seattle , Washington :) Tomaselli is a nothing but a crook . The opinions expressed in this column reflect the views of the ownership and the editorial board .
/s, Steve Dosh , registered voter and non - felon , Hawai'i •
ed. 12.04.20 13:35
. . Nice investigative journalism and full disclosure coverage , Ms. Meyer http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_North Once a felon - a l w a y s - a felon in my book
Outta' sight outta' mind
Put him somewhere the sun never shines , Judge ( Seattle , Washington :) Tomaselli is a nothing but a crook . The opinions expressed in this column reflect the views of the ownership and the editorial board . Too bad Mike Wallace passed away . . .. .)-; >*
/s, Steve Dosh , registered voter and non - felon , Hawai'i •
all 12.04.20 13:13 hst
. . One of the past Deans ( Dean of students ) from Bates survived the holcaust at Auschwitz . She did • http://www.ushmm.org/ h t h Ω
wow 04.20.12 13:13 hst •
Nice work Josie √ Walked away with two broken legs ? Can't beat that , King . All the elements present in this hero story , Andrew
Brewer kegger down fall survives :) /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana , Hawai'i
Frank 12:50 pm hst Thursday
. ." . . fear of God ? " We Christians believe in a r e d e m p t i v e , reconciling , and non - v i n d i c t i v e God :)
That's what the New Testamwent is all about
Ya' know , God's coming back √ ( and boy is she pissed :)
/s, Steve
Whelp 12.04.19 12:40 hst
o m g - global cimate change is real ? Sterile ponds and rivers in Maine from mid - west coal fired power plants & C02 ? http://climate.nasa.gov/ > 10,000 scientists must be wrong
We laud the supporters of these projects ; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_Maine They are saving the envoronment for our chidren's children . Namby pamby N I M B Yites . b t w - This is quite literally in our backyard http://www.punageothermalventure.com/ <-- financed by Ted Turner
h t h ∞ /s, Steve
all 12.04.19 noon hst •
" She looks like my first wife." l o l
In fact , i've only been married once ( i forget who said that quote )
One gets the impression that Mittsie made his money the old fashioned way . He inherited it . His wife has never had a job ?
Listen
We'll stack summa cum laude Princeton grad. Michelle Obama against - a n y - Republican wifey any day of the week ( e.g. , Laura Bush , Barbara Bush , you name her ) The Hon. former Sen. from NY Billery is a darn - f i n e - SECSTATE and her hubby would make a good ' first gentleman " some day http://www.letsmove.gov Alo'ha from Pahoa HI u s a 9 6 7 7 8 /s, Steve
all 12.04.18 10:20 hst
The wheels of Justice grind s l o w l y but ever so finely • http://sor.informe.org/sor/ <- find your friends , relatives , and neighbors here
h t h Ω /s, Dr. Dosh
all , 12.04.26 6 pm hst •
" With a slate of strong female candidates competing in Senate races from Hawaii to Wisconsin . . . "
Whelp , we are more Democratic here than you guys and girls :) Some of us vote a straight Democratic ticket year after year . ..after year . . We trust the Republicans about as far as we can t h r o w them . No . Steve Case's ( A O L ) brother Ed Case ( R ) will not win here although he tries every four years . We still have our first Senator , Dan Inoye ( D )
Alo'ha from Pahoa , /s Steve Dosh in the 50th state celebrating 50 years of statehood http://goforbroke.org/cgm/default.asp
Keri 12.04.16 17:30 hst •
Nice column
Child and spousal abuse is a felony in all 5 0 of these very United States . It must be reported to trusted adults by victims . Local firemen and women , police , E M S , and even the local Y W C A and Y M C A are good places to file a written or verbal report . People who perform these heinous , lewd , lascivious and illegal acts - will - be found out and locked up . They will . Many are recidivists . Your communities have ' safe places ' where children can congregate safely . i know ours does
Often , our police force will offer registration ( with photographing and finger printing ) for children and their families in cases of kidnapping . This happens often in custody battles and children go missing and exploited . Wal-Mart ® posts pictures in your area of these reported cases
Become informed and treat all cases reported by children with utmost seriousness
They don't make this stuff up . http://www.korashriners.org/ h t h /s, Dr. Dosh and family , Hawai'i
Rich 12.04.27 17:17
Tiene razon √
Yo creo que Latinas y Latinos van a decidir quien va a seguir como el Presidente
In fact, we heard our President speaking pretty good Spanish in Columbia the other day
/s, Steve Dosh
Rex, 12.04.16 5 pm
Good editorial √ The business of America has always been . .. business , thank goodness . You'll find Ted Turner's news services playing in the lobbys of every major hotel in the known universe , too
No one likes the new P A C law they passed two years ago . It simply opened the doors to our politicians being bought by sydicates from China and North Korea or Yemen and Syria
This upcoming Presidential election will be interesting
Everyone ( or just about everybody ) knows that the Republicans have more money that the Democrats and usually do , historically ( Wired ® magazine had a good graphic about this one recently ) . Whether Mitt has blown his wad yet no one knows . It had to have been the most expen$ive primary ever
A recent article stated that Gingrich's checks were bouncing all over Utah :) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-17680254#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns...
DC is a town of power , NYC : money . Never confuse the two
Alo'ha from Pahoa, /s Steve
Rog, 12.04.16 14:20 hst •
It'll be decriminalized sooner or later . In fact , in your state it practically is already . In other states , like here in Hawai'i , they are still pretty srtict with the pa'ka'lo'lo laws . In California one can purchase pot most anywhere at their clinics everywhere . President Nixon made it a class one felony narcotic way back when he was giving Elvis Presley his anti - narcotics badge and Elvis smuggled a pistol in to give to him personally
True facts
Back in ≠ 1 9 7 6 when i was VP of the student govt. at Bates College a peanut farmer came through town saying he was running for President - a n d - that he would legalize marijuana . Time will telll . Both Presidents Washington and Tom Jefferson grew it on their farms to make rope with
Alo'ha from Pa'ho'a /s, Dr. Dosh , former anti-narcotics officer in Guatemala for a certain unamed US agency - only shot at once :)
ed. 12.04.16 14:00 hst
Nice √ Let's all hope for a good turnout for this slam poetry sesh ( session :)
/s, Dr. Dosh , Bates '78 http://www.wrbc.com 91.5 FM ( former DJ at this non profit , educational institution )
all 12.04.16 2 pm hst ≠
Our sincerest condolences to the family of this individual . Stop , look & listen still holds certain caché
Sometimes it's people picking up metal for scrap and they don't hear or see a train backing up ( seriously ) Other times it's suicides , and often it's just thrill seekers or hobos or women [ hobos - whore boys - a term from the 1930s for homeless men who used to ride the rails to and from Bangor ]
People try to beat the train a lot here in the U . S . and there is a car \ train collision every 90 minutes somewhere in these very United States ( mostly freight trains ) . It takes two miles to stop a fully loaded 1 0 0 coal car train traveling at full speed out west
The Downeaster ® is an Amtrak® passenger train with a hitherto spotless record . The crews a v o i d these things at all costs . In fact , i have seen crews on the Lake Shore Limited stop to give leftover food to the homeless under bridges near Albany NY . They are on facebook ®
Amtrak ® is - w a y - okay in our book √ http://www.nationaltrainday.com/
Steve & Drew Dosh , Hawai'i
EeEeEeee. 12.04.15 19:30 hst •
" Regulatory burdens for telecommunication providers were eased, " Failpoint • ? ." changes to MaineCare that will remove thousands from a social service system the governor says the state can't afford, " Umm. .Does n e one know where these people will go to ? A: The Emergency Room . The most expensive form of treatment . Prevention is - a l w a y s - cheaper than treatment . Always . Cut off your noses despite your faces next time why don't ja's ? "State workers will be allowed to store concealed weapons in their locked vehicles while at work. " Oh , okay . We'll go shoot Bambi - a f t e r - work and a couple of beers then , Virgil (a laughable ordinance ) . Y'all shoulda' gone the whole nine yards and - a l l o w e d - concealed weapons in , like Flori-duh . Nobody goes " postal " n e more n e way in this century and lastly ,
" Among them is a measure to lop the state's income tax rate in half over time to 4 percent, depending initially on surpluses. . . " and on credit , gambling revenues and the good faith and pocketbooks of the electorate just like the 8 miserable years under Bush - Cheney , B S bailouts ( Bear - Stearns ) , Enron ® , etc √ The last balanced federal budget was under Clinton .
GOP leaves stain on Maine Legislature fo' sho' √ b t w -
other http://www.dumblaws.com/laws/united-states/maine
City Laws in Maine , Augusta ,To stroll down the street playing a violin is against the law.
Alo'ha from the 50th State celebrating 50 years of Statehood /s, Dr. Dosh :)
ed. 12.04.16 19:00
( What ? This is a dumb and not very well crafted editorial , LSJ ® :)
If you are not part of the solution your are - definately - part of the problem , St. Louis Dispatch In other words , if you don't get it you certainly do not get it and probably never will get it http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/
The solution you have - not - offered is definately not a solution
You pose unfortunate mindless rhetoric editor in St. Louis MO
Aloha from Pahoa /s , Steve
l o l , ed . 12.04.15 16:40 ish hst •
. . r o t ƒ l m ƒ a o , again . You makin' ƒun of the Infernal Revenue Service ¿ After all , we do put the mock in democracy • You can quote me on that √ http://www.notable-quotes.com/t/taxes_quotes.html /s , Steverino --> certainly not an endorsement --> http://www.twincitytimes.com/ <-- could be a joke :)
Doug ? 12.04.15 16:30 hst •
A: Just wait and see
We call 'em ' pod ppl ' . No . Not iPod® people . L D S . Salt of the earth Mormons . Utah . Surrender Dorothy ? Moremoms ? Just because Mittsie's wifey has never worked a day in her life and owns two Cadillacs ® ? We wanna' see his birth certificate √ Ritchie Rich
You know what GM® stands for right ? A: Get the Money . It'a joke , that' all
We do not know whether to thank or curse our President for bailing them out but will vote for him again this fall . Dan Quayle ( Mr. Potato Head ) sits on the board of directors of GM® & Alo'ha from Pahoa HI 96778 usa /s, Steve :) Pay your taxes readers . ..
Thanks Andrea 12.04.15 16:20 hst •
. . $1,000 more per capita than any other state in this blessed union ? Count your blessings Mainers . You health system is better than 42.3 States and almost on par with la Canada's , your State coffers are full right now and next year you m a y actually have to spend some US$$ plowing the roads , repairing rusty bridges B4 they fall down , $$ for the fire departments , garbage collectors, E M S , and the police and such
We're unfriending LePage on our facebook ® . Always make us think of glue n e ways :) Alo'ha from Pahoa , /s Steve and ohana http://hawaiiannames.hisurf.com/
Ms. Meyer et. al., 12.04.13 9 pm
. .You've heard me say it before , " You think education is expensive ? Try ignorance. " J . C. Wats ( R ) OK He's the last black representative i can think of from that party . Played good football , too √
" He donated $7,284 in cash. "
That's simply - a m a z i n g -
Miracles do happen /s, Steve
Boy,
That's quite impressive . Nice shot √ .
We've got our world hula championship going on right now , too http://www.merriemonarch.com/home
Aloha from Pahoa /s Steve
Ed. 12.04.12 7 pm -
Bright lights , big city . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bright_Lights,_Big_City_%28novel%29
Keep you fingers crossed - Our View | Friday, April 13, 2012
Three Stooges comes out today, too :) Bets of luck with the film festival y'all
/s, Steve
Hmmm 12.04.12 18:45 HST • Thursday
. .Gosh . . Whelp . .Welcome back to the fold . .. http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/
Sorry to hear of your losses ./s Steve
NIce √ 12.04.10 17:33 hst •
. .Hope all goes well :) Thanks for the previews , organizers http://www.merriemonarch.com/home
We have our own little festival going on here , the World Hula Championships ( m \ f ) . What makes this year's so special is the Hu'la'i ( troupe ) from Fukushima , Japan
Wasn't there just a tsunami , an earthshake and a nuclear meltdown there about a year ago ?
Arts make life worth living /s, Steve Dosh
l o l - Great headline , Dana √ 12.04.10 17:17 hst •
The win , place & show Republican presidential primaries are finally over , Newt :) What a dog and pony show . ./s, Steve Dosh , Hawai'i . ..
Rex , ≠ 5 pm hst •
We wholeheartedly agree . We can not stop technology and we shouldn't especially when it comes to saving lives like this poor child's . Have you ever seen a child die ? . .. You do not want to . Stem cells are simply fantastic . They are almost like the fountain of youth that Ponce de Léon was searching for in ST. Augustine, FL . They'll even regenrate brain cells , all you alzheimers patients . They'll regenerate themselves , too . See ? That's an eternal promise of hope right there , fellow Christians , Muslims , Jews , and others http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell_laws_and_policy_in_the_United_States
i am not for selling body parts ( and can several relate stories about that ) but i do have a driver's license with " Organ Donor " printed on it in bright , red letters . Alo'ha from Pahoa /s, Steve Dosh and ohana , blood type A +
o m g Frank ,
" I honestly don't think they could find the ground if they fell out of an airplane. " i know funny and T H A T was ƒunny :) t y v m . Made my day . .
About as funny as a submarine with a screen door. .or a helicopter with an ejeciton seat . How about a whale without a hole ? Sincerely , Steve
. .uh, Tuesday hst
Always remember ; e x a c t l y 1 \ 2 of the lawyers and doctors in this country graduated in the bottom 1 / 2 of their class √ Not only that but ( by the same token ) the average I Q of the US is 100 , by definition . We have a government of the people , by the people and for the people and the esteemed Supreme Courts justices are the tallest hogs at the trough • h t h ( hope this helps :) /s, Steve
12.04.10 08:20 hst • ≠
Supreme Court misunderstanding on health overhaul?
By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press The Associated Press
Tuesday, April 10, 2012 1:34 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — A possible misunderstanding about President Barack Obama's health care overhaul could cloud Supreme Court deliberations on its fate, leaving the impression that the law's insurance requirement is more onerous than it actually is.
Aloha from St. Elsewhere /s, Dr. Dosh :)
ed. monday 11:11 am ish
. .Have a budding journalism student report out on this important get together
Just a suggestion :)
/s, Steve Dosh for http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/spec/pkyonge/Dosh.htm
l o l √ 12.04.09 11 am-ish
" But King is refusing to say whether he'll caucus with Democrats or Republicans if elected. " i bet he'll caucus with Olympia Snowe √
Nobody ever has found out if my old boss and acquaintance Colin Powell ( SECSTATE and former Chief of Staff ) was a democract or a republican or his son - former Chairman of the FCC , Mike Powell for that matter • /s Steve http://www.merriemonarch.com/home Best of luck with the film festival :)
. . Where's Stig when i need him , Paul ? HAHahHah - Tron will do :) ≠ 20:40 Sunday HST
This is w a a a y off track --> http://www.twincitytimes.com/columns/enough-is-enough-ability-to-achieve... <-- but he's - y o u r - mayor , not mine . It'd almost be funny if he didn't submit it in utter seriousness . Is this what he spends his time ( and your money ) doing all day ? Funny how Auburn seems to get things done and Loystone [ sic. ] can't get off the dime
/s, Steve Dosh , a former U S State Dept advisor to Presidents of small African , Guatemalan and Micronesian nations
AL, 20:20 hst • Sunday
. . The very fact they printed your letter :) No news is good news, eh ? Thank goodness for the Fourth Estate
Y'all are blessed to have a newspaper like this ( should we add , " . .. in a town like this ? " Naah . Our Hilo , HI u s a newspaper is owned and run by some hacks in Las Vegas ourely on a ' for - profit ' basis )
Q: Where are members of the press?
A: http://www.twincitytimes.com and http://www.ajr.org are two accesible sources for contacting members
We , the loyal and appreciative , regular readers of these columns value highly the difficult yet accurate and insightfuly investigative journaliism performed by people like Scott and Jon , the entire editorial staff ( both female and male ) , and even Mark and the bag ladies , also
Let's just not break our arms patting ourselves on the back now , okay ?
Lent's over . Go get - s m a s h e d - /s, Steve
Ed.,
You hit that nail on the head . With this conservative court we are turning out to be more like the ƒrench : guilty until proven innocent
It's been this way ever since 9.11 and the T S A full body scans , waterboarding , and A G Ashcrioft and the dead - eye Dick Cheney days
Our Supreme Court is quite above the law and kinda' nutty these days . Seems comon sense is in short supply Justice Stephen " Breyer also noted that drugs or weapons were found in only one of 64,000 strip searches of nonviolent offenders." Q : What do you call a lawyer gone bad ? A: You Honor
We've got the requisite black ( Clarence Thomas nonetheless ! ) , some women ( Sandra Day O'Conner and that new one from NYC ) , four catholics ( or so ) and maybe a liberal or two
It's quite enlighteneing to hear deliberations on N P R and , even give the above , we wouldn't have it any other way now would we ?
For those who do not know , the U S Supreme Court members are nominated for life and have more power than any one Senator and possibly any one President . DC is a town or power and NYC is a town of money
Never confuse the two . God Bless US please :) /s Steve
Rex, Sat night
. .l o l . .this is the kind of editorial we love to read . Seriously .
Then there are the grandfather clauses , Santa Clauses , the Easter bunny , other fatasy , folklore , fable & fiction like " The sky is falling , the sky is falling ! "
You know what the farmer replied ?
" Holy smokes . A talking chicken "
Listen everyone . Any third rate engineer ( read: legislator ) can make something more complicated . It takes a first rate engineer ( legislator ) to make it simple again
The L U R C has pretty much been around forever now haven't they ?
Happy Easter everyone. Hope it is blessed one
/s, Steve Dosh
All , 12.04.04 09:15 am-ish
Chump change • Take the Great State of Maine's annual government budget for goods and services , divide it by 3 6 5 and guess what you'll come up with ?
A: ≠ US$14 Million
Do the math ∞ /s Steve Dosh
Rex , Tuesday 21:21 hst • ≠
It is a crying shame you just can’t seem to get there from here , Bert . Best of luck with that one . Some of us are old enough to remember when they finally did get rid of the G T E private crank phones and party lines in Bryant Pond ≠ 1 9 8 5 or whenever it 'twas http://www.myspace.com/mainehumor/photos/9506930#{%22ImageId%22%3A9506930} Get's cold up they'ya . Got so cold one winter my dog ƒroze to the porch , a'yuh , he did :) Alo'ha from Pahoa /s, Steve
Whelp , Tuesday 21:21 hst •
. .There m a y be solution to these problems in a Federal program called C D F A , but i am out of my league here . i used to train police officers in the U . S. Peace Corps overseas ( I did and no ; it's not a contradiction . We call them Peace Officers now any way :) https://www.cfda.gov/ h t h ∞ Steve Dosh
All 21:00 hst • Tuesday
O u c h . " Maine got an "F" in nine of the 14 categories: executive accountability, public access to information, civil service management, pension fund management, the insurance commission, legislative accountability, lobbying disclosure, ethics enforcement and redistricting. " Hmmm .. .. How do you spell ƒail ? A; Maine • Gotta' hurt . Truly sorry to hear about this . ... Solution : Get Olympia Snowe back to work right they'ya in Maine . http://www.transparency-usa.org/ <-- not necessarily an endorsement /s, Steve , former Freedom House suporter ( overseas ;)
Joyce 12.04.02 5 pm ish hst
" Maine's political machines are more interested in posturing for our votes than getting problems solved. " Whelp , learned something today . t y v m . btw - We don't approve of political jokes , now do we ? A: We've seen too many elected :)
" A Ron Paul supporter, 28-year-old Bret Hatch, asked Romney whether he agreed with a passage from the Book of Mormon that describes a cursing of people with a "skin of blackness." Romney's staff took away the microphone before the Green Bay man could read the passage. " -- Romney faces question about Mormon faith , By STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press Monday, April 2, 2012 7:34 PM EDT
Religion and politics do not mix , Pat Robertson
The L D S is okay . Salt of the Earth . Mennonites and Amish , too
The important thing is to have - fai†h and to not be an athiest . It gives one something to hang their hat on √
Agnostics are okay , too • /s, Steve Ω
Rich ? 12.04.02 5 pm hst •
300,000,000 people ≠ , 186,000,000 guns ≠ . When is enough , enough ? Man kills 7, wounds 3 at tiny Christian college, By TERRY COLLINS AP ,
Monday, April 2, 2012 9:59 PM EDT DATELINE OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A 43-year-old former student of a small Christian university in California opened fire at the school Monday, killing at least seven people and setting off an intense, chaotic manhunt that ended with his capture at a nearby shopping center, authorities said.
Guess that guy held a grudge for several years , huh ?
The suspect is 43 , not 34 , or even 23 . God bless the famlies and other survivors
/s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i
Cal , 21:21 hst – Friday
A: What's different about Trayvon Martin ?
Q: He was carrying a bag of chips and a soda in Flori-duh at night coming home from a 7-11 in Sanford according to my father who lives there . According to our President , if he had a son , his son would probably look like Trayvon
Say a prayer for him and his bereaved family this Palm Sunday weekend there , wherever you are located
h t h Ω /s, Steve
ed. note --> Is this " the " John Anderson ( R - IL ) ? He's like Paul Simon ( D - IL ) was , a good guy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_B._Anderson Who's that other former IL Senator ?
Yeah John ,
In reality the only adverse effects from wind power are birds hitting the blades and getting killed , much as they do when they hit all radio and TV guy wires and towers . Wind power is real in Maine and has been for a while , especially Mars Hill http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_Maine#Operating_wind_farms and Freedom
Water and tidal power next h t h /s, Steve
Austin 12.03.30 9 pm
Last time i looked we were the world's only remaining superpower . Russia in now our ally , dudicle . In fact , you'd be hard pressed to name our official enemies , besides North Korea , Cuba , Iran , Syria , and Yemen
We feel secure with our President's stance
It sure beats , " Bomb 'em back in to the stone age ," Curtis LeMay, the scowling Air Force general who incinerated two thirds of Japan’s cities in World War II and was disappointed when Kennedy wouldn’t let him do the same to Cuba - or - the " Star Wars Evil Empire, " Ronnie Reagan approaches
You fail to appreciate and realize that diplomacy is - always - cheaper than war and very often more effective
We don't like or know why the Russians put in Putin again . It's an alcoholic cleptocracy , after all , and not a true democracy yet /s, Steve
Froma , Friday night 20:40 hst •
We wholeheartedly agree with , " Let us repair to the campaign trail. If the Republican candidate is former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, then the controversy over Obamacare will be largely neutralized. " True √
Our President Obama is simply trying to get the U S A's health ranking up from 37th in the world http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp0910064 to a respectable ≠ 21st or something . This is how http://www.letsmove.gov
The Republicans offer no alternative /s, Steve
Q : What do you throw to a drowning lawyer ?
A : His partners ? .and i got a million of 'em , Paul . Don't get my started . > 7 years working in D C
Q : What do you get when you cross a crooked politician with a crooked lawyer ?
A : Chelsea Clinton ?
Q : If you saw a lawyer drowning in the ocean would you , a) finish your sandwich , or , b ) continue reading the newspaper ?
l o l - Yet i remain a Democrat , Stig . ../s, Steve http://www.capsteps.com/
l o l Stig !
" 90 feet or 90 seconds , whichever comes first ."
'ey . Here's the next best thing --> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Magliozzi <-- Clack of ' Click and Clack , the Tappet Brothers " MBA Northeastern U , MIT grads., car mechanics and radio show hosts /s, Steve former WRBC-WRJR DJ http://wrbcradio.com/home/ <- shameless plug for a local , non-profit semi - sorta' news organization •
Good editorial √ 8 pm Friday
You can learn a living or earn a living , that's what i tell my kids . Read to learn , write to live . We used to define illiteracy as not being able to balance a checkbook back when i was student teaching E S L in Lewiston to mostly French Canadian children with a Puerto Rican teacher ( = '74 )
In any case , to answer the question , we offer this unbias analysis from a small Jesuit school called Georgetown University : http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2011/05/27/136613490/how-much-is-a-colleg...
. .and you can't be over educated . It's a perishable commodity , like fruits or vegetables that can go bad , out of date - even sour - but can be recycled . It's easy to reach the limits - the horizons - of thought but difficult to push them out further
You might be surprised how many of your Somali-Americans have doctorates . i know i was when i found out . h t h /s, Steve
Dan 8 pm hst •
Never say never :)
When you - do - bring those items in for re-cycling ( pun intended :} please bring in only servicable items that really do work and aren;t all rusty
i had to send back an airplane full of used dental equipment once from TX that was MAC ( Military Airlift Command ) airlifted to Guatemala because it was , quite frankly, j u n k [ expired medicines , too ]
Happy Palm Sunday Weekend . April Fools on Sunday ( the two events are un related :) /s, Steve
Bert Friday 15:40 hst
A : God is Love :) Jesus ( that Jew ) taught us that . We do not pretend to know much about God other than that much . Holy Spirit ? Yeah , there is one
Get this , here's a guy who walked around with flip flops ( jap flaps - thongs ) on , long stringy hair & a beard , ate locusts ( grasshoppers ) and spent 4 0 days in the desert ( Lent ) and hung out with prostitutes , too . How many guys were in his gang ? i forget ( 1 3 or so ? ) An all male entourage it was ( except for the aforementioned prostitute , Mary Magdaline :) He was btrayed with a k i s s by a guy by the name of Judas ! Shocking . These guys used to sit around and talk story , drink wine , make jokes and such , probabaly discuss Mohummud's teachings - stuff like that
What does that have to do with same sex marriage ? Nothing . Same sexers will get married whether you approve of it or not
Love love whenever and wherever you find it and hate hatred and end bigotry
Happy Palm Sunday Weekand y'all
God's coming back and boy is she pissed Hahahah ! It's a joke , only a joke . Enshallah and O'ja'la to our Muslim friends . Shalom , Sha-Allah , Salem and Peace to all Jewish bre†heren and sisters
We worship the same one God http://www.hawaiiantel.net/news/read.php?rip_id=%3CD9TQU7L80%40news.ap.o...
^^ A recent AP Story from Portland , Maine ^^ h t h /s, Steve
Judy , et. al., ? 12.03.29 16:45
. .uh , The way the law was written the North Koreans might be funding a super P A C . S e r i o u s ! ( l o l - †hinks : The Washington Times :)
Alo'ha from Paho'a / s , Steve Dosh former Fed w / US-AID http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17542436 <-- 240,000 MT is about twenty four boat loads from Lake Charles , LA ( ocean going barges ) . i used to do this for a living . Who knows , maybe the UN World Food Organization is giving them grain ?
Rex, 12.03.29 4:32 pm hst
You are redeemed • HAhahah ! Don't forget there is the St. John's , too, for hydropower and la Canada for tidal power
Yes : Senators must vote for clean air for Maine people
It - s e e m s - obvious yet, you will still find the occasional Don and Donna Quixoté tilting at windmils they'ya in the Great State of Maine http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_Maine /s, Steve
. . ..i take that back , sad 12.03. 29 11:11 am-ish School Administrative Districts :)
We are firm supporters of the jr. and community colleges seeing how they were all dedicated to my grandfather in Florida ( the entire system :) i apologize ( just too use to seeing ppl immediately put down institution in here
Keep up the good works !
/s, Dr. Dosh and ohana , HI http://www.ocalastyle.com/styleadmin/newsadmin/templates/style-template....
Sad ? 12.03.29 11 am - ish
A : No
" You think edeucation is expensive ? Try ignorance . " J . C . Watts ( r ) OK 1 9 9 5 . You will not find any black Republicans in Congress { correct me if i am wrong someone } but one m a y find several Hispanics . We l o v e Romneycare ® and Obamacare ® /s, Dr. Dosh http://www.letsmove.gov <- not necessarily an endorsement of Michelle , Sasha , and Melia :)
Ed., 12.03.29 11 am - ish •
Pretty much covers it all , except for the Pope , gays , and April fools day , now doesn't it ? Love this paper . Happy Good Friday & Easter weekend . The kids are off ( Eggs from bunnies ¿ ºº 00 OO ºº ** OO http://www.merriemonarch.com/ :) /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana , Hawai'i • Conga-rats , S†ig !
b t w ,
We support the arts more out our way , also , in the other L \ A ( the one on the leƒt coast :) http://www.welcometolace.org/ Los Angelas Contemporary Exhibitions ( L A C E ) and feel free to join us - anyone - for the World Hula Competition next month here in Hilo , Hawai'i http://www.merriemonarch.com/the-festival ( both non - profit , non - government sponsored events )
/s, Dr. Dosh and ohana , Hawai'i •
Mark , Monday 21:30 hst •
Do you , or have you - e v e r - purchased , read or supported this newspaper http://www.twincitytimes.com/columns/oped-setting-the-record-straight-ab... ?
Perhaps you should consider doing so . They certainly need the financial and moral support /s, a seldom scene [ sic.] reader in Hawai'i and not necessarily meant as an endorsement
God bless the LSJ ® , the Fourth Estate , Arts and i reinterate , " Ya' Gotta Have Arts "
You can quote me on that :) http://www.bates.edu/music/about/olin-arts-center/ /s, Steve , Bates '78
Dick , Monday evening 21:21 hst
Ya' Gotta' Have Arts √ For shame on your local politicians . .. http://www.lafilmfestival.org/ <-- Mark ? Are you going to this ?
Support L S J ® advertisers , too <3 /s, Steve
Doris Monday night 21:13 hst •
Does the public really want a president, senator, representative, governor or any other elected official who is bought and paid for by big business?
A : No
I wonder what big business would want in return?
A : Just favors and preferential treatment
The Prime Minister of Great Britian's influence can be bought for four hundred thousand British pounds ( tomorrow's headlines - serious ! ) ref : http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2012/03/cost-of-meeting-british-pm-david-ca... It will bring PM David Cameron down . He will resign
President Obama hasn't spent a thin dime on his re-election campaign yet and how much have the Republicans spent fighting each other , all you Republicans ? US$50M ? US$100M ?
It's only a rhetorical question , and t y v m again Ms. McNally , /s, Steve , Hawai'i :)
Rev. 12.03.26 9 pm hst •
Why are we in Afghanistan ?
As a man of the cloth you should know that war is folly . War is a terrible waste of men , material , and is harmful to small children and other living things . War eats it's young . War never proves who is right , just who is left . No one has ever won a war in Afghanistan http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_in_Afghanistan , not even Alezander the Great and his elephants ( and so what if he did , whet did he get for his efforts ? )
Those unfortunate situations in .af are being reported in a responsible way by the media . They are . Truths hurt sometime . Truth generally says nothing about good or bad yet never let the truth be the enemy of the good , Don't turn a blind eye . There are none so blind as those who can not see and none so deaf as those who can not hear . ...the truths
You purport to support our many m/f National Guard troops and other National service memebers in the *.stans and their families back here ? Help bring them home then . Twelve years is plenty long enough now http://vhv-vetshelpingvets.com/
There is an expression they use in Afghanistan that goes , " This snowflake , too , shall pass . " /s, Steve Dosh ( FSO, ret.)
Thanks Donna , 12.03.26 20:20 hst •
Sounds to us like they may have gotten some kingpins
Ice is such a scourge . It's an epidemic here in Hawai'i , too . What makes it so bad is that ( unlike mere crack cocaine ) the pleasurable effects last for 6 - 8 hours instead of just 2 - 3 and it is E Z to produce . One dose of crystal meth is sbout the size of a grain of rice and therefore easily concealed and smoked . An ice lab burned near our house last year ( it is very volatile when cooked up will catch fire - smells awful ) and the ashes fell on our home . Serious . Thank goodness we have a metal roof . It destroys families and communities and causes people to steal whatever , whenever , and however they can , to support their habit . Makes you feel like superman or wonder woman , they say . Ice addicts are usually skinny and have a wild look in their eyes and can be belligerant or macho and wanting to fight . We have a " Not Even Once ," campaign against it here and give out black wrist bands saying just that http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxycodone Ever heard of hillbilly heroin , Randall ? That's up the same alley and produced in Maine just like ice
Need more pictures of illegal activity and convicted felons in Maine ? Here : http://sor.informe.org/cgi-bin/sor/step1.pl?DL=GO Perhaps you will see someone you know , a neighbor or two . It's always startling to me how many convicted felon women's pictures are on there
• h t h /s, Steve :)
all Monday night 20:20 hst ≠
Times do change . You donlt need a weatherman to tel which way the wind is blwoing , too
Ya' know , the L\A Times has a - g r e a t - crossword puzzle . It's very difficult . Mostly has to do w / Hollywood . Life initatea art yet once again ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brave_New_World What was the ' happy pill ' called in that book ? A : Soma • h t h Steve :)
Ed. 12.03.26 ≠ 20:00
True √ Gas is almost US$9.00 a gallon in Portugal . It's US$5.00 a gallon in some parts of of Hawai'i today . Oil shouldn't be used to generate electricity because it is , as you noted , mobile . Unfortunatly we produce about 75% of our electricity in this state ( HI ) from oil fired plants . The rest comes from geothermal ( in my backyard , backed by Ted Turner's $$ :) Iceland has so much extra electrical energy from geothermal they are producing aluminum now from the alum and coke they don't even have but import then export as finished product
The Stanley Steamer automobile was invented by a guy from Maine and used coal ( funny , huh ? ). It's still holds the speed record for climbing Pike's Peak in Colorado for steam powered vehicles set ≠ 100 years ago
Now ( as far as these analogies go ) global warming probably comes from the C02 produced from soft brown coal fired electric power plants in red China . China has no E P A . During the Beijing Olympics they had all the nearby factories shut down so there wouldn't be any smog
We use scrubbers in the US to mitigate coal's adverse effect on the atmosphere and environment in our mid - west coal fired electric power plants . We do . We also use a hard black coal that burns cleaner any way
Presidents can't control what you pay at the pump and 10,000 NASA scientists certainly aren't wrong about climate change , Rick and Newt http://climate.nasa.gov/ You can bank on it . h t h /s, Steve :)
UMmMmm 12.03.26 19:40 hst •
We think they are worth it , Rex . What could be more important to our nation's future than health and education ? Oil ? Nobody wants cheap doctors and educators . If we did we'd move to TX . It's Wall St that's out of whack in the compensation dept . Bernie madeoff w/ US$Billions during the Bush B S bailout time period ( Bear - Stearns )
/s, Steve Dosh http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/
Doug, 12.03.21 11:40 am-ish
≠ 3 5 years , huh ? Nice √ The Republicans have no option . None
Statistically speaking 5 0 % of doctors in the U S graduated in the bottom 1 / 2 of their class . Do you want to go to a cheap doctor ( not you, Doug :) ? Similarly , teachers are overworked and underpaid taking care of our children but we entrust their future to them , daily . In fact , they , our educators , spend more time with our kids than we do on a daily basis . You think education is expensive ? Try ignorance . In Europe and la Canada , teachers and doctors are paid the same fair , decent and higher wages than here and their health and educational systems are better than ours'
You get what you pay for in life , no more , no less , Republicans and nay syaers
Stop complaining about MA RomneyCare ® , er , US Obamacare ® and go pay your taxes . Do not have an aneurism over our health care system and the cost of your 911 calls , police , EMS , and other hardworkng public servants and nurses http://www.pnhp.org/ows/index.php :) h t h /s, Dr. Dosh
Tom , 12.03.21 11:22 am-ish hst •
†hanks for the interesting and informative article about windpower in Peru , speed limit 35 MPH :) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_Maine h t h, Steve
Esther 12.03.21 11:11 am - ish
. . ..If you are talking about " re-newal " ( i.e., making it look like it was 1 0 0 years ago when it was still new ) , you had better find out how Sen. Paul Tsongas (D) did it in Lowell Massachusetts ref http://www.nps.gov/lowe/index.htm
If you are talking something else , good luck
We've hashed and trashed this subject about in here for years
Auburns gets things done . Lewiston doesn't . h t h / Steve
Hmmm , 12.03.20 5 pm - ish hst •
Doesn't trust his own staff , huh ? That's what Attoney Generals & Inspector Generals are for , Honorable Governor . Use them . No need for more politically appointed & salaried positions . You may find that the savings you inagine you will get from supposed welfare fraud are - i l l u s o r y - ( non - existent ) http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oes/community/medicare_fraud.htm
Theres always the Feds , too . They do this for a living , also • h t h , /s Steve Dosh
Larry 12.03.20 16:45 hst •
Q : Why would a rational person even consider re-electing that man? A : We like him . He hasn't spent a thin dime on his re-election yet
Santorum's nuts and Romney would - N O T - repeal RomneyCare® , er , ObamaCare® . Sorry . Harry Reid ( D - NV ) is a nice guy , too , but is not running for anything . He's a Mormon like Mitt and Mrs. Romney ( We wanna' know how a guy from Michigan got to be Governor of MA )
Macroeconomics 1 0 1 - As long as the Chinese want to hold greenbacks we'll print 'em . What's their currency again ? The Renabi ? The ¥uan ? They're still communist , Lar . No one wants their money . It's kinda' like the Russian Ruble , ¥en , or the Euro these days
The last balanced federal budget i can remember was under President & Mrs. Clinton . SECSTATE Billery for President in 2 0 1 6 /s, Steve & Alo'ha from Pahoa HI 96778 u s a
Paul , Tuesday 16:30 hst ≠
A : Defense > 54.3% of the U S Federal budget ref : http://www.warresisters.org/pages/piechart.htm
Prevention is always cheaper than treatment much as diplomacy is always less expensive than war
Any one can start a fight . It's takes more than one to create peace and prosperity
h t h /s, Steve
David Tuesday 4:20 pm hst ≠
Thanks David
There are still those nay-sayers who will claim that ≠ 10,000 N A S A and European scientists and their photographs of glaciers - m e l t i n g - and the 100's of sattelites are just plain hogwash http://climate.nasa.gov/ /s, Dr. Dosh
Frank ? 11 am-ish hst • u s a
A ; Yes •
My country love it or shove it ¿
A : __________
Santorum is nuts <3
/s, Dr. Dosh and ohana , birthstate of our President • http://hawaiiannames.hisurf.com/ clue : the 50th State. Celebrating 50 ( ƒifty ) years of s t a t e h o o d :)
. .Good editorials, Scott √ Monday 11 am-ish
Injustice in action √
Students want watch leader who shot teen arrested in Flori-duh
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press The Associated Press
Next thing you know ?
There will be a concealed hangun law enacted in ME :)
Alo'ha from Pahoa /s, Steve http://www.dumblaws.com/laws/united-states/florida
#404) It is illegal for a doctor to ask a patient whether they own a gun
Robert, 12.03.16 14:20 hst
Your time is past . You are writing this as a former Lewiston councilperson ? You had your chance . Now you do not like Romney Care as it is manifested in Maine and the rest of the nation . That's so 00's . Your question is moot
The solution has been adopted whether you use it or not . Go ahead now , cut off your nose despite your face . Then try to get it fixed /s, Dr. Dosh , http://www.pnhp.org/ <- not necessarily an endorsement
Tom 2 pm ish friday
A State Treasurer who doesn't know he is suppose to get - out - of business when he serves the public in a position that doles out money ? That's dumb
He's got your money already , Mainers √
Figures don't lie . Liars go figure . I'll be the first to admit that business of America is.. business . Not theft
Conflicts of interest , lapses of judgement , " I didn't know ," are pretty lame Republican excuses ( to quote Reagan and Regan ). Selective memory works both ways , dead-eye Dick Cheney . Waterboarding helps √ Memory like an elephant . . ... It's more like " mind like a steel trap ; rusted and permamnently closed ," when it comes to the shamed and disorganized party of Lincoln , from Illinois
Who are Bush and Cheney endorsing ?
We like our President , from Illinois , just fine /s, Steve Dosh , Alo'ha from Pahoa , HI , his birthstate :)
l o l , ƒlyday 13:30 hst •
. . .. .i gotta' side with the Siren on this one , me thinks √
Pepperidge Farm Milanos. .in all their forms - dark rich chocolate , raspberry jam , even ( like Weiner tort - Vienna chocolate cake . . Chocolate , chocolate & chocolate with raspbery jam be t w e e n and betwixt the layers of chocolate Q : Can you tell i am on a special diet ¿
A : Chocolate • Snackwell ® reconstituted rabbit food ? Naaah . Did we raise you in a barn ¿ Naaaah . ....
Don't drink the green beer /s, Dr. Dosh
1 pm hst ≠ ƒlyday
Whelp Mark ,
We have one url for you http://www.toastmasters.org/
. . .. i had upon occasion to give a speech to the assembled United Nations in Geneva , Switzerland once in 1995 saying how the U S was pulling foreign aid out of Cape Verde , Africa and abandoning it , to wit . That was a toughie :)
There are more Cape Verdeans in Rotterdam and New Bedford Mass than in Cape Verde . C V S is from Cape Verde , Santiago :)
Yet , if an African elephant comes to the U S , does that immediately make it an African - American elephant or does it need to born here ?
Toastmasters you can drink , Mr. Hollow Leg , 'member that √
/s, Dr. Dosh , Bates '78 , Obama is ohana
all, 12:30 pm hst • friday
---> Lotta' finger pointing going on in Maine , huh ¿ <---
Having worked for the Executive Branch of the U S Federal government for ≠ 3 0 years [ and as the anti - narcotics coordinator in Guatemala once for a certain agency - not t h a t agency ] , we were often tested randomly for drug abuse and use , yellow fever , and malaria , overseas
As for the idiots refered to ? You elected 'em , Mainers
†hink and drive , politicians http://www.madd.org/ Moms Against Drunk Dads
Shuddup and drive , cell phone users
Alo'ha from Pahoa :) Dr. Dosh
†hanks Bettie :) No0oøº•n hst ≠ Friday
Ever proving to be the fool that he is , Cal ?
If the G O P continues to be the party of fat & sarcastic and cynical white guys and shrill hockey moms or retired wrestlers from MN , there is not hope <3 Steve Dosh
n.b., Ron Paul is Republican ? HAhahah !
Leo , noon hst ƒlyday
" . ...the killing of a citizen ?" Bush's TX kills 'em every day and Bush , AG Ashcroft and Dead-eye Dick Cheney never authorized torture and waterbarding , right ? Rhetorical quetion
We share the dubious distiction in the UN of ( like China ) killing our own citizens daily. .in the name of the law . Weupport the right to arm bears • You're from Flori-duh, right ? How is your concealed handgun law going ( a Jeb Bush innovation :) /s, Steve
Guns kill people
Austin 12.03.15 7 pm
Kerry - Hero , Bush - Zero
Diplomacy is always less expensive than war and nobody has ever won a war in Afghanistan
Ever
Why are we in .af again ? Domino theory ? Might makes right ? Some of us - do - remember Vietnam . In fect , we'll never forget the honorable service so few gave to so many of us
Obama got Osama bin forgotten
He got us out of Iraq
He has avoided another great depression
He has brought the U S back on the world stage again and not as a luaghinstock
Now , we say , bring the troops home
God Bless the National Guard of Maine , all you women and men who have served and continue to serve us honorably
It's - e a s y - to start a fight , Austin , and difficult to get out of one , especially simply sitting comfortably behind a desk , Mr. desk jockey /s, Steve ( FSO , ret )
Ed. Thursday 7 pm hst ≠
Wow , Tim . Good investigative journalism √
What goes around , comes around . . ...
Always remember , politics is from the Latin . " Poly " meaning ' many ' and " tics " meaning ' blood sucking creatures . ' :) /s Steve , in a long tradition --> http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142405270230431440457641379294637318... <--
Ed 6:20 pm Monday
Back in 1 9 7 7 , as a student of Prof. John Reed at Bates , we conducted a survey button-holing people on Lisbon St on what they thought should be done with downtown Lewiston ( i believe i still even have a copy of the study somewhere , if not , there's certainly one at Bates )
Without hesitation , almost - e v e r y one - wanted Lisbon St to be turned in to a pedestrian only zone , like in Europe or Montréal
You could even cover the whole pedestrian street now-a-days in the 21st century
They've done that in Canada out west in Regina , Calgary , Winnipeg or Saskatoon
If recommendations are not acted upon , it's all to naught
Best of luck /s, Dr. Dosh , Bates '78 :)
Paul , 6 pm Monday hst
Santorum's position on abortions is " no abortions any time for any reason ," isn't it ? i could be wrong . Didn't realize he was Catholic ( just a joke ! ) . Sounds - c r a z y - to me
i was astounded to hear on the History Channel ® how many German women were raped by the Russians when they invaded during WWII and even more astounded to hear how many of them subsequently committed suicide afterward upon finding out they were pregnant
hHhHHMmm , Our Cradle of Western Civilization
/s, Steve :)
. .Hmm. . ... 6pm hst • Monday
Romney care ? i doubt he'll change it if he wins ...
Q : N e one here want to go back to the 1959 days of rusty coat hanger abortions in back alleys ?
A : Didn't think so , Steve , /s, Steve :)
Rich ? 5.30 pm Hawai'i time
We have a workman like President right now and one who isn't a gad-zillionaire . He's got a gourgous wifey and two smart little kids
In fact , Sen. Harry Reid ( D ) NV , ( leader of the U S Senate when VP Biden isn't there ) , is a Mormon like Romney , too
Romney is to the Republican party what Gore , Kerry and Dukakis were to the Deomcrats : poison . He's too wooden and fake , first off . Hiw wifey looks like someone from the 60's " Father Knows Best , " TV series . If we had wanted our Dad to win we would vote for Ron Paul
Santorum is just plain crazy and creepy
Palin , Bachman , Gingrich ; the list goes on and on
Republicans have run out of ideas and candidates , like aging actors and actresses without the face for it anymore
Best of luck /s, Steve
All , Aloha from Pahoa , Mainerz 4:20 hst • Sat still
o m g . ...that's horrible Froma ! We'll now officially call you Morticia :)
She was an honorable U . S . Senator and we - all - thought you were referring to ' Moonbeam ' Jerry Brown , ( D - crepit ) Governor of California when you mentioned the Munsters . ( Gomez ? ) Is Cher still alive , too ?
Daylight Saving Time (United States) begins Sunday, March 11, 2012, 2:00am, and ends Sunday, November 4, 2012, 2:00am.
Except Arizona and Hawaii. Move your clocks ahead 1 hour in spring and back 1 hour in fall ("Spring forward, fall back")
/s, Thing *<;-)
Katherine 12.03.10 4:11 pm
l o l √ It's one weird , wired , world. .. http://www.newsoftheweird.com/
Reminds me of Jeff Foxworthy's advice on investing . Take 1/2 your money and put it in a big mayonnaise jar and bury it in the backyard
Take the other half and go to the dog track and bet it on the dog who does his business last . HAhahah √
Hey ! If they are our psychic friends , how came they aren't calling - us - up on the phone ¿ i read minds too . i am psychotic *<:) /s, Steve
Spring forward , right ? We don't use D S T here in Hawai'i
Hahahahah ! 12.03.10 ≠ 6 pm hst •
Ain't it the †ruth ¿
Let's all stop and count our blessings for a moment x 18,000 times
That's how many died last year in Japan on this day in history during the earthshakes , tsunami , and Japanese nuclear holocaust ( Fukushima )
ref : http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/20120311_h78.html
alt: ≠US$135Billion in damages so far , to be covered by taxes
A : Yes , Paul . .. .". .when it comes to income tax rates, the current schedule is not that bad, comparatively ."
One can always move to New Hamster [ sic. ] AK , AZ , TX or la Canada
Cal , †uesday 4 pm ish hst •
You are a radio/TV\print journalist , correct ? Sign of the old timers ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cal_Thomas How can you stand to be in the same room as the guy ( metephorically ) ? We think he's got altzheimers , is deaf , dumb , uninsipiring , probably alcoholic , idiotic , a fool , moron , jerk , 100 % self centered , all about Rush and Rush only , and , we are being diplomatic here . He - H A T E S - everything and everybody . Buy a vowel and get a clue , Republicans , and look at who you are associated with . e.g., Quayle , Bush , Cheney , Ashcroft , Palin , Bachman , Ventura , Sanatorum . .etc . http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Rush_Limbaugh
We judge people by the company you keep
Shout radio is not and never has been very appealing . The other shock jocks ( m/ƒ ) are just as bad
/s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i :)
Leo , †uesday 4 pm ish hst •
You are black , correct ? Sign of the old timers ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_Pitts How can you stand the guy ? i think he's got altzheimers , is deaf , dumb , uninsipiring , idiotic , a fool , moron , jerk , 100 % self centered , all about Rush and Rush only , and i am being diplomatic here . He - H A T E S - everything and everybody . Buy a vowel and get a clue , Leonard http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Rush_Limbaugh
Shout radio is not and never has been very appealing
The other shock jocks ( m/ƒ ) are just as bad
/s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i :)
All, [ †hanks Paul ] 15:35 hst •
We put the ' mock ' in democracy ? HAhahah Just a joke . ..
. ." Moderates in the minority would formerly say to the majority, “If you can make changes in your bill to meet some of my concerns, I will vote for your bill.” Sen. Snowe found with the health care bill that Democrats would not seek her support when they believed they could pass it without her.
Even worse from her point of view, her own party did not want her to seek such compromises. " -- Gordon Weil - today or yesterday's L S J ®
Gordon , Thursday 15:30 ≠
Seeing how our government is pretty much based on the British system and as a former colony ( much like the world's l a r g e s t democracy , India 1B strong and counting ) it comes as no surprise
At least we're not like the ƒrench ( guilty until proven innocent :) http://www.twainquotes.com/French.html , also , " By the last census it appears that every Frenchman over 16 years old and under 116 has at least one wife to whom he has not been married . This occasions a good deal of what we call crime and the French call sociability. "
- "The Grand Prix," published in Who Is Mark Twain ? cit. /s, Steve :)
. . ...All, Not to worry , guys . We won't ask . You don't have to tell . ...
Now , and we posit ; what if your child or grandchild was - let's say - gay , lesbian , transexual , or bisexual [ LGBT ]
Q : Would you love her or him any less ?
A : Of course not . Ludicrous . Santorum's c r a z y
b t w - Guns don't kill people ( killing several birds with one stone here , Dan :) http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2012/03/08/Two-dead-in-Pa-psych-clinic-sh...
We support the right to arm bears √
The British are not coming anymore ( ref: the 2nd Amendment to the US Constitution )
Steve , Rob , Larry , Becky , and Drew Dosh , Pahoa HI 96778 u s a
Joyce , et.al., 12.03.08 3 pm - ish
Q: Isn’t it ? A ; Yes √
Those who believe or even think otherwise are wrong
Let me explain
The dumbest dog i ever saw was an Irish Setter . Nothing against the Irish or their canine companions . Strider would run around in large circles leaping and bounding and having a great time until (s)he would run head long in to the road oblivious to traffic
It was truely a pure bred beast
Parenthetically , you want to be a good person to dogs ? Adopt a whippett or greyhound from the pound http://www.aspca.org S e r i o u s . If they don't win races they get killed
We believe in hybrid vigor because if we were anti G M O we'd all still be eating indian corn now , wouldn't we ?
Hybrid vigor also gives strength , resilience , and resistence much as your strongest metals are , in fact , composites
Pure gold has no intrinsic value ( except as a great conductor of electricity ) and would make for a crappy sword , wouldn't it ? A: Yes . You go , G L B T's • Hate is a four letter word , Love , Steve and ohana , HI , birthstate of our black President :)
" Only love can conquer hate ." -- Marvin Gaye , 1 9 7 2 , " What's Going On " . .†hanks again , Dan . . ...
. . .all, Thanks Joyce , 3 pm hst •
All because of a little balloon :)
Acid rain is and has been real in Maine since the 60's
That's why your mountain streams are sterile
That's also why there are no fish in the higher mountain ponds they'ya ( e.g., Loon Pond NH )
That's why there are no healthy woods on the upper reaches of the western slopes of the White Moutains and even the evergreens are turning red and brown year round and dying
Q : Coal burning power plants in the mid west , one may ask ?
A : Yes
C02 & Sulphur Dioxide carried on and raining down with prevailing winds
. .ßack to liƒe , back to reality ( in TX :) --> http://www.torontosun.com/2012/03/08/kids-found-alone-on-dirty-school-bu...
/s, Steve
Hmmm, 12.05.06 4:30 pm
Let's not besmirch the character of a most Honorable Senator here
She was okay , okay ?
Public service is , in fact , an honorable pursuit . Some of us have served you . Honorably . Without comment or complaint , sarcasm or cynicism
Ask a public servant why (s)he does it
Ask any policeman or woman , a fireman or woman , someone from the Army Air Force , Marines , Air Force or Coast Guard
Ask a National Guardsman or woman who just got home from *.stan and Iraq
It is not about the perks , the power and the prestige , Pauls , much as you may have been lead to believe
“Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others that have ben tried in theis wold of sin and woe .”
― Winston S. Churchill
b t w - Churchill's mom was American , much like our President Obama's :)
Aloha from Pahoa , Steve
Rolande , Super Tuesday 4:20 PM HST
ƒunny & ironic :)
We have a state of emergency here right now in our State http://www.kitv.com/r-video/27170951/detail.html
All you guys had this year was snO-tober ( 2 0 1 1 ) huh ?
Alo'ha from Pahoa :) Steve Dosh , dis-placed Mainer
David , 12.03.05 11 pm hst •
Santorum's crazy
Alan Simpson ( R ) WY : " Rick Santorum is ‘ rigid and a homophobic ’ "
" You think education is expensive ? Try ignorance ." -- J . C . Watts ( R ) OK , the - last - black Republican U S Representative i can remember . .. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._C._Watts ..
/s, Steve
Rich , 12.03.05 16:10
Guess you'd know a bit about hypocricy , huh ? No one is snickering
Here . Get educated or are ≠ 10,000 N A S A and world scientists wrong about C02 and global warming ? Facts are facts
b t w - China has no E P A . They remain communist and burn soft , brown coal . Keep your head in the sand for the rest of this 21st century , fracker . Some †ruths are mighty inconvenient to you cynics /s , the 9 9 % C o u g h s • http://climate.nasa.gov/ /s, Dr. Dosh
Jeannine, March 5, 2012 4 pm ≠ hst
. .umm , †hanks Dan
We are all operating under a presumption that there is a * new * GI bill out there , s o m e w h e r e . Hold that thought , though • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chapt._33_%28G.I._Bill_of_Rights%29
Welcome Home Veterans , female and male alike , /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i , FSO ( ret.) http://vhv-vetshelpingvets.com/ former Togus VA worker . ..
\/olunteer today :)
Donna , March 5, 2012 4 pm hst •
We use condoms and L o v e music . Scrutinize all you like . ..
/s, Dr. Dosh and ohana
b t w - post a picture . ...it's E Z ( just a suggestion :)
Doug , 6:30 pm HST •
. ...There was Clayborne Pell in RI , too ( Pell educational grants )
Ya' gotta admit that Maine ( and Hawai'i) have been blessed with some darn good Sentors over the years . We still have our first one !
Let's hope that whoever wins is young and principled √
I'd like to see her or him on the front lines of the Occupy movement , personally favoring the passion of youth over the sometimes sarcastic and cynical nature of e x p e r i e n c e :) /s, Steve , age 57
Eich ? 12.02.29 leap day 5:30 pm hst •
. .umm , Iran's ideology baffles Eastern understanding
Let me explain
Muslims , Jews , and Christians are all of the same - W e s t e r n - faith . We worship the one God , call him ( or her ) Yaweh , Allah or just plain old God
Most people in the known universe are of Buddist , or - E a s t e r n - faiths ( Hindus , Tao , Confuscious , Shinto ) , natavists , agnostic or stheists and either do not worship a god or worship multiple gods , gods in trees and rocks , cows , or some such internal ( not external - God in others ) deities
That's the way i look at it n e way
God is the glue that holds everything together /s, Steve Dosh
all , 5:30 pm Leap Day 2012
That was a good , well reasoned letter . ..
. .uh . .i say we call it " Romney Care "
In fact , it's all a mechanism for Republicans to have their cake and eat it too
h t h ∞ Steve :)
. ." Boy, LePage has a thin skin and a weak mind.". . l o l , Jon √
Secrecy has no place in a legitimate democracy or a true - blue republic ( read : waterboarding )
It - w i l l - come out in the wash ( " I am not a crook " )
h t h ∞ Steve :)
. .l o l Paul , 5 pm hst leap day
Snow day , too ?
. . ..The Hon. Sen. Olympia Snowe was darn good in her day as a centrist - and - mentor to the Hon. Sen Susan Collins . The latter is now the ranking member on the Senate Homeland Security Committee , i believe
Sen . Liebermann used to be a Democrat but couldn't pull off the ruse much as , well , let's just call 'em Rhinos or Rockefeller Republicans
My favorite Senators have to be - in no particular order - our own Senator Dan Inoye ( oldie but goodie ) , Gephardt & McGovern ( going back a bit , too ) along with your Ed Muskie and the current NV Mormon (D) Harry Reid ( who i happen to know personally ) and - his - mentor the old Paul Simon from Illinois ( Mr. Bow Tie ) who i also had the occasion to meet once in Africa during Nelson Mandela's inaguration in 1 9 9 4
I also like his successor very much ( our President ) and that woman , the Hon. former good Senator from NY , uh , what' s her name ? A: Billery , our sitting SECSTATE
i bet she runs for President after Obama finishes his stint
Romney is to Republicans what Kerry and Dukakis were to us Democrats √ ( i . e ., poison )
Think about it ( although Olympia Dukakis , his mom , is a Bates grad., too , to her credit )
Kool - Aid is passé
We drink Great Value ® Cherry Pomegranate Antioxident HAhahahahah , /s, Steve
Steve 12.02.29 ish
W o w - M o m . That I S news √ Snowestorm in a teapot ?
First off , we must - all - sincerely thank the Hon. Sen. Snowe for her many dedicated years of thoughtful and effective leadership for your state and the rest of the these U S of A on important matters
Sure she is a centrist . So is Liebermann ( I ) CT
We applaud her courage and her demeanor throughout her tenure - a stellar and exemplary one at that - in the true spirit and memory of that other - g r e a t - ME female Senator Margaret Chase Smith .
Smith was a Colby Grad . Olympia is , she said , "a Spartan . " Michigan State ? Muskie was Bates
The Hon . Sen. Susan Collins will be the most appropriate individual to comment further on this great woman's distinguished career and her role as a mentor
Dan Breton or Ms. Skelton for U S Senator ( write - in :)
/s, Steve Dosh , Bates '78
. . . . .per usual Dan , i agree with you :) 12.02.29
Tabanak Jaque ! Let him or her retire with full pension and health if (s)he wants to , ME State teachers' Union rep √ Transfer maybe ? Kick ' em upstars - admin
This seems to be a classic case of an adult vs. kids in the classroom and who rules what and why . Children ruling the world ? Remember ' Lord of the Flys ?'anyone http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_of_the_Flies Look no further than Cambodia and the killing fields & 14 yr olds w/ machine guns . This may be a witch hunt
Stix and stones will break my bones but names will never harm me
If this ever went to court ( it probably won't ) it would be a rather hard sell
What language was the threat in ? Ig-pay At-lin-ay ¿ AMESLAN ? Did (s)he exhibit and show the Italian salute ? ( i.e., the middle finger :)
Teachers have a thankless job , like policemen and women , E M S , nurses , and firemen and women
Try doing their job some day for a full eight hours . One day . With your kids
/s , Dr. Dosh , father of four and volunteer for > 7 years at our local school system . .
David ? 12.02.29 ≠
You're from Baltimole [ sic. ] right ? Chesapeake Bay ? Home of the sister ship to the U S S Constitution , the U S S Constellation ( now being refurbished ) ? Near Annapolis - sailing capitol of the Eaat Coast ?
Our President is no dummy
He just took the wind right out of the Republicans' sails , he did , and he's just warming up :) /s, Steve Dosh , Hawai'i •
l o l √ 12.02.29 10 pm - ish •
. . .". .the fetid stink of Sundays ? "
Sunday's our ƒunday √ In fact , any day above ground is a good day . We like any day that ends in " day . " Carpe Diem and sieze the fish . Goldfish are carps . We can make sushi out of ordinary goldƒish and we recommend Ruby Food ---> http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/207/1052594/restaurant/Maine/Ruby-Food-Bridgton <-- for Chinese food . Good food
We received a fortune cookie there once that read , " What you just ate was not chicken "
Today is not a real day . The 29th of Feb . only comes around every four years or so simply proving the fact that time is not real
It is relevant though
Alo'ha from Pahoa , Steve and ohana *<;)
Calvin ? 12.02.29 ≠
The God gap is growing wider ? How so ...
Santorum is crazy , dudicle . Stay away from him . .v e r y f a r away •
We finally figured out - why - older people read the Bible so much
They are studying for the final exam :)
/s, Steve Dosh , non - partisan Christian
Ed., 12.02.29 ( almost :) 21:21 hst •
. .. Can't tell you with certainty about our laws here in Hawai'i but they are vV\/e r r R r r R r y strict when they come to when one may shoot off and - n o t - shoot off firewroks . We have two New Year's - US and Chinese . On top of that , most people here have a long history of using them ( Asians principally :) . .“but as fast as they allowed it to be reality, it can go away just as fast. . ..” Better than gambling for ME .. . .
They ( the explosions and reports ) make dogs quiver , other animals run for cover and hide , car alarms go off , and general destrution and mayhem . In your neck of the woods , forest fires will be a problem come July 4th , we'd bet √ They are ƒun though , huh ?
Play with fire you're going to get burned
New Hamster [sic.] has fireworks , right ?
Live ƒree , die
I'm with you on this one , Dan , per usual *<;Q~ h t h Ω Steve
All , Monday 10 pm
Oh , boy ! They can't be serious about this , can they ? and . ..
" Right now , the Democrats want to monitor the influence the Maine Heritage Policy Center and other conservative entities have on the current governor’s administration , " i. e., paid lobbyists ?
" The basis of our government being the opinion of the people, the very first object should be to keep that right; and were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter. " T.J. in a letter to Colonel Edward Carrington (16 January 1787)
Something's fishy in Denmark . ..and Augusta , too . /s, Steve
. ..uh huh , Dan √ 15:10 Monday
One and you're done • ' Not Even Once ' - The moniker of our anti - ice campaign here in Pahoa HI u s a
We distribute black wristbands and educate children and adults about crystal meth , ice and how it - d e s t r o y s - families and turns people into thiefs and felons
h t h ∞ /s, Dr. Dosh , FSO & RPCV ( ret.)
former counter - narcotics officer in Guatemala for four years
now http://hawaii.methproject.org/ volunteer :)
Doug 3 pm hst •
Democrats will win in November with a coherent message http://www.letsmove.gov <- Michelle Obama & http://occupyportland.org/ <- Oregon
We have our acts in gear . This is much larger than you or simply Bangor , Maine although we support the occupy movement , also
Alo'ha from Occupy Hilo and Occupy Pahoa , HI u s a also :)
/s, Dr. Steve Dosh and ƒriends
Bert , 12.02.27 14:34 hst •
We don't believe there is only one type of marriage, which is also a sacrament, and that is between a man and a woman that the creator had in mind from the beginning of time, and for as long as the human race has been in existence. If (s)he had other intentions, (s)he would not have bothered in taking a man's rib to create the woman for procreation
We don't pretend to know anything about God other than God is Love
Q : Guess what we gave up for Lent ? A : Hatred and intolerance , bigotry and narrow mindedness
What if your child was gay or a lesbian , bisexual or trans-gender [ somewhat like Ron Reagan jr. or Mary Cheney ] ? Would you love him or her any less ? Of course not . It's ludicrous , Louis . Would you want them to be happy ? Of course you would , Robert . Equal rights , marriages and civil unions ? Yes √
There is a fallacy in these emotional argumets y'all pose . A gaping hole
These people will all just go get married somewhere else whether you approve or not
Rev. Taylor's turn now
Love , Steve Dosh and ohana ; Ro-bert , Larry , Becky , and Drew https://sites.google.com/site/thestevedoshpage/ God ƒearing Christians . ....
åll, 14:23 hst • Monday
Guns don't kill people
≠186.000.000 guns , ≠325.000.000 people
When is enough , enough ?
Pray for the survivors . . ..
/s, Dr. Dosh and ohana
1 dead, 4 wounded in Ohio high school shooting
By THOMAS J. SHEERAN Associated Press The Associated Press
Monday, February 27, 2012 6:53 PM EST. .
Joyce, 12.02.26 6 pm hawai'ian time :)
We agree with - e v e r y t h i n g - you have said here
Even though Hyundai ® markets a 2 0 1 2 car with a back seat that is heated , gives you a massage and features a stereo HD TV screen , cars are not a substitute for the living or bed room and never will be
Go buy a motor home
Sexting amongst teens is a growing problem and part of the debate out here in the islands and in Kalamazoo MI http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2012/02/readers_debate_whe...
Lastly ,". ..He was not permitted to own a gun because of domestic violence convictions. This guy deserves federal prison . "
Ayuh √ One and you're done •
Shut up and drive ( not you ! ) /s, Steve
Gabrielle , Sunday night ,17:45
Our Pope - the German shepard - is celebate and abstains from having sex . God Bless him and all his followers , female and male alike
In our sermon today our beloved Priest Fr. Joey admitted that he had eaten meat - quite by mistake - on Friday night . Nobody is perfect , ( except some guy who died ≠ 2 0 1 2 years ago on a cross ;)
Even Jesus the Jew , son of the house of David - traced back to Abraham - had his faults
'Member the time he went to the synagogue and forgot to tell his parents Mary and Joe where he went to ?
HHHmmmmm
i use a condom , 'natch √
/s, Dr. Dosh , father of four
Bob ?
. ." Taxpayers are leaving Maine in droves. " How do you figure that ? My research shows that Maine's population has been ≠ one (1) million to 1,250,000 since about when the 1 9 0 0 ( nineteen hundred ) census was taken
Thisis also when children and pregnant women were still working in the Bates Mills of the greater L / A metropolitain area tending bobbins at night time by candlelight ( no OSHA or Unions )
The point is that nobody's moving in and nobody's moving out
And you think Maine is getting progressively poorer ?
The facts seem to indicate otherwise . Health is much better , too √ http://factfinder2.census.gov
Alo'ha from Pahoa , HI , a state with a similar population , similar tax rate , yet the - best - longevity rate of any State in this blessed Union ( we live longer here :) /s, Steve
. ...Claire ,
You've highlighted the value of preventative and prophylactic medicine + education very well
An once of prevention is worth a pound of cure
† y v m /s, Steve
Mike , Sunday night
". . ....there will be ever more of the poor and low-income, and fewer of those who pay the tab . "
Probably not
The US population has gone from ≠ 215 million to 300 million over the past 25 years , most of them productive workers . Employers help √ Medicare ( and Social Security ) will not go belly up . Join http://www.aarp.org , it's a worthwhile organization that protects our rights
Happy Oscar night :) /s, Steve
Rex, 12.02.26 5 pm
You've pretty much hit the nail right on the head √
Health and education are similar to a lot of us ; you can never have too much
Now B4 y'all start getting your dander up , experience high blood pressure symptoms or experience an aneurysm , think of it this way - if you call 9.11 you really want to be helped , correct ?
Before you can blink an eye the Fire , EMS and Police services are at your front door . Thank goodness
Freedom ain't free . One must actually - pay - for these services
" Oh ! " one might be want to say , " We do not want to actually pay to be patched up . We want to live free and die !"
That's always an alterative ; New Hampshire
In this case you really can have your cake and eat it , too , curmudgeons . Call it ObamaCare , RomneyCare , MaineCare - whatever you like - you will not be turned away for lack of funds ( at least in Maine anyway ) . Canada , too
You'd be surprised what percentage of work that a doctor ( or lawyer ) does for ƒree , i . e ., pro bono - volunteer like - out of the goodness of her or his heart .
Happy Lenten Season /s, Steve Dosh
all 12.02.25 3 pm hst • ƒlyday
Wally ,
God bless you . We commend and admire ppl like you and your lovely wifey <3
Now if only Rev. Taylor could only possibly emulate your example
Could you please explain liƒe to him ?
/s, a former attendee of the Mechanic Falls Methodist church , Dr. Dosh , who , not to †oo† my own horn , was helping re-roof our church this week :) . .His sermon will be a secret until then. . ....
all , Friday 14:50 hst •
[ref : my comment yesterday about plebecites and hiring new dog catchers √]
Roosters are next to worthless , kinda' like pit bulls , wolves or coy or dingo dogs
We have hens that do not make noise , are essentially kept inside , and give us eggs , New Hampshire production chickens that lay red eggs
My suggestion would be to plan for a bar - b - cue soon and feature chicken on the menu , Julie /s, Steve Dosh , farmer and vegan
b t w - ed. LSJ ® ? Have those ppl ( ecoterrorists :) ever come back from Ohio who were complaining so much about DeCoster's egg farm in Turner ?
A: Didn't think so . ..
c h i c k e n s :)
Nancy , 12.02.23 20:20 in Hawai'i
. .i agree 1 0 0 % with everything you have said
No body in their right mind chooses homelessness . i firmly believe that people try as hard as they can , within their demonstrated capabilities given the circumstances that are often thrust upon them
We are all ( all of us ) victims of our choices to a certain degree
This is not meant to be a cynical or sarcastic remark
" **it happens ," to quote Forrest Gump
During this Lenten season i would suggest that the good Rev. Taylor take off the collar , re-read John Griffen's 1 9 6 1 book " Black Like Me , " ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Like_Me , go out in the cold and rain and under the overpasses , near the dumps next to the camp fires and spend a night or three with these poor souls . Become a ' ho-bo ' [ whore-boy ; an orphan ] and see what it's - r e a l l y - like . It may possibly bring new meaning to the phrase , " There , by the grace of God , go i ." Sincerely , Steve Dosh , R P C V Micro '78
Gordon 12.02.23 8 pm
Not much has changed over the years , has it ? Good analysis √
Here in Hawai'i we use oil to produce 80& of our electricity ( the other 20% is produced by the Ted Turner financed Puna geothermal power plant in my backyard )
Oil for heat and electricity is a waste and lu . It should be used in things that move , because it is a portable source of energy Coal reamins = the - source of electric power generation for the U S . It has gotten cleaner with the addition of scrubbers . US coal is hard , too , unlike Chinese ( or British ) coal , which is of a softer , browner , and dirtier character
There is no E P A in China
i beleive that's where most of our global warming problems come from and where we need to focus our efforts in the future http://climate.nasa.gov/
Energy and economic interdependence comes at a price. h t h /s, Steve
Scott , 12.02.23 19:11 pm - ish
Whelp , in a true democracy , ( which you pretty much have ) , any non-felon can gather valid signatures for anything and offer it up as a referendum for the Great State of Maine plebicite to vote upon
Gathering signatures is fairly E Z and straightforward . You've ssen people do it
In ME , ( correct me someone here ) all you need are about ≠ 75,000 signatures to put something to a statewide vote ( ≠ the city of Bangor ? )
So, if someone wanted to truly make ME the first Muslim democratic State in these US of A or , alternatively , have all dog catchers be elected officials ( rather than appointed or Police men and women ) it could be done
Someoone has to do it though , rather than just thinking about doing it
Actions speak louder than words ( not aimed at you Scott :) ∞ h t h /s, Steve
Paul 12.02.23 7 pm hst •
l o l . A : No
We'll leave the elitists for the Romney and Bush families and the Kool Aid ® for Jim Jones http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonestown
. ...b t w - Gave up the rrRrRRrUmm for Lent /s, Steve *<:)
Good editotial √ 12.02.23 10:30 am-ish
Nice inclusion of others' o p i n i o n s , too :)
During this len†en , i've got to give up s o m e t h i n g season , we find that a low carb - no carb diet is the best way to eliminate fat . h th ∞ Dr. Dosh
. .l o l Mark √ 12.02.22 5:05 pm
Next mood swing , six minutes ?
We love you Mark . Always have . Remain sarcastic but do not become cynical
SLC huh ? Salt of the earth , those Mormons . In fact , my son and i are on the way to Boy Scouts right now . Guess where ? HI Pahoa ward √ Pretty d r y out there , huh ? They had to permit drinking liquor because of the Mitt Romney Olympics 2 0 0 2 in Park City http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2002_Winter_Olympics
Europeans drink . Europeans know nothing about Jo Smith or Brig Young
Take pictures . Best * s n o w * on Earth
Q : Eastern powder ?
A : Blue ice . ..HAhahah
Salt Lake UT . S L U T . i swear thay say that ! /s, Steve and ohana
Ed. Weds. 12.02.22 4:45 hst •
Wouldn’t it be entertaining if, at the end of each legislative session, the voting public could hold a contest for the most absurd bill considered for passage ?
l o l - Yes √ http://www.dumblaws.com/laws/united-states/maine
Wood lots , huh ? And i used to make palletts for Bob Brackett in Leeds . .A good man ( lived next to the K O A ) . He used to drive them to Boston and sell them for US#10 each . Keep up the good works • Great newspaper /s, Steve
. .Claire , 12.02.21 17:45 hst •
What you've stated is probably true . When you have a society with no rules, no morals, no care for anyone other than yourself you have anarchy . Nobody is advocating that . The U S Constitution proclaims it our - r e s p o s i b i l i t y - ( our duty ) to vote
Vote libertarian or communist or socialist if you like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libertarian_Party_%28United_States%29
In a perfect world we'd be bored out of our gourds and yes we have read Atlas Shrugged
Q: How did they miss these people in the first count?
A: Dead people still vote in Chicago and Baltimore , probably N'Orleans , too . i was a U N election observer in Guatemala w/ Jimmy Carter once . The upcoming elections in Russia will be vVverRry interesting . Who put in Putin n e way ¿ Variety is the spice of liƒe . The point is to \/ote h t h , Steve Dosh :)
Ed. 12.02.21 5:30 pm
. . Just say yes to domestic harmony . We even have bumper stickers that say that here in Hawai'i . It was courageous of your Governor to admit he had been a victim of abuse as a child . Real men ( and women ) don't hit •
Not in our town http://www.planetpuna.com/dharmony/Pahoa%20Home%20of%20Domestic%20Harmon...
Alo'ha from Pahoa /s, Steve and ohana
. .Andrew, 12.02.20 12:30 pm hst •
It's all good . All who wander aren't lost. .
Wonder no more √
A: No •
Democrats are honest , likable , inclusive , not indecisive , not the party of fat cats and Rush Limbaugh racist type white males or shrill hockey moms , we include L G B T , love females & males , love love & hate the haters , and -- best of all -- pay ca¢h on the barrelhead √
Money talks & B S walks , Republicans
b t w - Mr. Santorum , i am a responsible Christian male and i use contraceptives.
Am i sinning ? Adopt √
hth /s, Dr. Dosh , home of our best President yet . .. Happy Day <3
To our native son , Prsident Barack Hussein Obama 12.02.20 noon Hawai'ian time
~ Happy Presidents' Day ~
. ...To you and your lovely wifey Michelle , and your two darlings kids , Sasha and Melia /s, Us http://www.letsmove.gov
Jim 12.02.20 10 pm Hawai'ian time
Give that man a raise √ HAHhahah ! We have people like that here in Hawai'i also . ..who work for 76 ® . i always tip you guys . .er . . they actually pump the gas , too .
Nice photo , Amber .
Keep up the good works . Keep moving . It's one of the secrets of liƒe . Laughing is the other one . /s, Steve Dosh
Wow , Bonnie . . ...);>*
" You think education is expensive ? Try ignorance " -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._C._Watts
i volunteer . Mainstreaming √ i am all for it , also , because it works . ADD children , AHDH , handicapped , disabled , abused and even ethnic minorities get frustrated , too , don't forget . School is a safe place for many , also . ...
You can't win if you don't play and those who try eventually succeed . There are waaaaay too many examples of that . Many call them heroes . Some just call them Mr. President :) Happy Presidents' Day everyone . Hang out the flag and show your pride /s, Mr. Dosh and ohana , Hawai'i •
Jim , 12.02.19 21:21 hst •
You pose some serious allegations in your well thought out letter √
This must be solved before another slumlord from New Gloucester operating in Loystone ( sic . ) lets yet another fire occur and small children perish because the fire alarms aren't working properly for lack of a 9v battery , the fire extinguishers haven't been tested this century or are not even there and the wood is well s e a s o n e d
Doesn't matter if it is in Norway , Sweden , Denmark, Paris , or Naples
Start off with an independent audit of the agency . Independant . Not the ME Attorney General , donja' think also , Hon. Sen. Craven ?
Hire an outside accounting firm . They do this for a living , regularly
Your letter and affiliation begs the question whether your Maine U S Federal Senators are at all concerned about housing problems and the homeless in Maine , also , Jim . Yeah , them . Plenty of finger pointing going on now , huh ? h t h /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i •
Maurice , Sunday night 21:00 hst
. . The m y s t e r y of our ƒai†hs . .
Hey ! †hanks Stig ( Jason ) and Betty Davis ( neé Davies )
We once had to cut off Sally Struther's Christian Childrens' Fund ( http://www.childfund.org now ) from federal funds for Sudan ( foreign aid ) . They were buying villiages there . That's against the law ! It's called s l a v e r y
Keep church and state separate , Republicans . Pat Robertson is not in the running this year , either , Mr. Santorum
Long live our President Barack Hussein Obama's RomneyCare ® in these very U S of A , Mike . It remains a very good idea √ Mike Moore surely got that right in his 2 0 0 5 film - Sicko - now didn't he ?
Common sense seems to be in short supply these days , Jim . ....
/s, Steve Dosh , Hawai'i Happy Presidents Day y'all . ~ Hang out the flag ~
Mike , Sunday night 20:20 h s t •
Q : Doesn't the Bible teach us to act like Christ ?
A : Yes
Q : To try to spread love and peace ?
A : Yes, also
Q : Was Paul saying that those who can't help themselves should be left to starve to death ?
A : No , That person might be sick, injured or could not find a job. Even if that person is one lazy bum, unwilling to work, doesn't Jesus tell us "to love thy neighbor as you love yourself ?
Q : Yes √ You've touched upon some important points that need review prior to this coming Ash Wednesday •
Today in church we learned how Jesus did the difficult thing and actually made a disabled person walk . He didn't just say he could do it . He did it , in a place of worship amongst many witnesses - Jews probably ( Jesus was a Jew , after all )
Hate is one of those four letter words and ideas some practice Christianity - is - all about love & forgiveness , redemption , hope , faith , and reconciliation , as you have correctly noted . Those who believe other wise are just blowing s m o k e . Love love and enbrace it wherever you find it . You'll never go wrong that way . God is good . God is love
Non believers ? Just believe
You have nothing to lose and everything to gain
Thanks for your letter . Mike /s, Steve ( a Christian much like you , too :)
l o l Rich √
" Robert Rector of The Heritage Foundation, an expert on out-of-wedlock births . .. " Hmmm .. ... Open foot , insert mouth [ sic.]
Religion and politics make strange bewfellows √
i use contraception . It prevents certain diseases , too
Whe†her a woman wishes to use it is entirely up to her
It is her body
Sure beats coat hanger abortions in back alleys
h t h ∞ /s, Steve
All Sunday 12.02.19
. ...This is probably a good thing . So Car , No Car , " Dogs from GA GA land invade Maine " http://www.aspca.org . Feral cats & pigs are the big problem , though , not to mention your coy dogs up they'ya in ME . Pit bulls are useless creatures and ought to be outlawed
Quoting ME native singer - song - writer James Taylor , " Man's best friend ? i should hope not ! " Dogs are not , in fact , humans and never will be . Some things are , in fact , impossible , like dogs walking on Mars
ßuena Suerté with this one everyone ...
Adopt a greyhoud or a whipett from a dog track
We have a hen . She gives us an egg ( sometiems two ) every day
Do not purchase bunny rabitts for Easter unless you plan to eat them
Just a suggestion /s, Steve Dosh and ohana
all , Sunday 1 pm hst •
Mental illness is real
Women attempt suicide more often but males are more successful in their attempts . Men use guns to their heads , women usually use pill and drug induced comotose ( go to bed , wake up dead ) or a razor blade in a warm tub , sometimes prescription drugs and alcohol combinations
Hope this guy comes around in time and we are all confident the police are doing the best they can
They have dealt with this before
They do this for a living , protecting the public against themselves
Attempted suicide is against the law in all 5 0 states . It is a felony , like spousal abuse and other assault and battery offences with deadly weapons
Pray for a good conclusion to this y'all . .... † y v m Amber et. al.
h t h Ω /s, Dr. Dosh
. ...We agree √ Sunday 12:44 hst •
The Hon. John Forbes Kerry = Hero , Bush = Zero http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Kerry
..A G Ashcroft ? HAhahhahaH ! Mr. Waterboard hisself √ Who are the Cheney's supporting this year for President ? Bunch o' crooks . ENRON ® . .BS bailout ( Bear - Stearns ) & more
If you can't do the time don't do the crime . Prisoners just - l o v e - to see crooked politicians and &*#! lawyers thrown in jail wth them . Tons 'o fun . It a regular riot ( the type that should be broken up with a club :)
But is it fair to take the pensions of public employees who have done wrong ? A : Yes , especially if they committed the crime whilst in performance of their sworn public duty . Matter of fact , it is incumbent upon the A G to take the money back or they'll just do it again . And a gain ...next time . .as political appointees
h t h ∞ /s, Dr. Dosh
. . ..Joyce et., al., 12.02.17 ƒlyday ≠ †hat's correct √
Do try to remember ; numbers don't lie , liars go figger . We trust the Repulicans about as far as we can - t h r o w them - You can quote on us ont that , †o0oøº•
Ma'ha'lo ,
Steve and ohana http://www.youtube.com/user/stosherdosher?feature=mhee10:30
. .
Steve 12.02.14 more or less http://www.nclb.gov was a deal worked out between then President Bush ( his wife was a TX school teacher ) and the Hon . Sen . Ed Kennedy to try and raise school standards nationwide . Schools didn't like it because it impinged upon state rights , let's say . At the time they even put up little red school houses outside the U S Dept of Education in DC . i used to pass by them on the bus home back to Annapolis after work . Now where did they get T H A T silly idea one might ask
The Bushs are Yale and the Kennedies all Harvard . Guess what the first prep school in the nation was ? hint http://www.thegovernorsacademy.org/ and , yes, it was housed in a little red school house . It prepared young men for Harvard . This was back when ME was still part of MA . Nickle knowledge √ TX remains ≠ 48th worst in school standards in the US
The NCLB is akin to Haiti
Do you give them more help & $$ because they are such a disaster area or do you withhold funding ?
We ( you and i ) remain part of the 99% . /s, Steve Dosh
ed. happy v - day
" Heritage Foundation believes the mortgage settlement provides too - much - relief " √
My Masters' advisor at G W U ( George Washington University - nice ads ! ) worked there whilst i was working over to http://www.brookings.org
We still stay in touch . Never liked each other that much though when i was getting my degree . Brookings in the mid '80's was " Democrats in exile ."
G W U graduated Jackie Bovier Kennedy ( there's a Hall named after her ) and Colin Powell . .among others /s, Steve
. .it's US$4.42 regular here in Hawai'i and we just - lost - the only competition to Dutch Shell ® corp , Chevron ® . Our gas stinks, too . Something's fishy here in Paradise . Monopolies abound . Hawai'ian Airlines is one and there are many others . Milk hovers aorund $US5.00 a gallon here and eggs are usually US$2.99 a dozen . Bread is expensive , too ( US$4.00 a loaf , easy ) . Rice is cheap though /s, Steve :)
all , Valentine's Day ≠
omg - he didn't , did he ? What's in the water up they'ya ?
" Here's your sign . ." http://www.billengvall.com/ <-- amazing resemblance ¿
i feel sorry for the guy . Here in Hawai'i we might just laugh it off but it shows a lack of . .hmm . .whatever . Live and learn . You are most likely an okay guy , Paul , and i think we could be friends . Dang . Hate when that happens /s, Steve
Leo Monday 6 pm
Oh ! So the legislation that the Republicans ( headed by President Bush and his cronies ) passed that allows foreign countries , kings and despots to buy U S politicians you don't like now , all of sudden ?
North Korea , Syria , China , Lebanon , Columbian drug cartels , Mexicans drug lords -- all our friends and enemies - anyone can set up a Super PAC now . Communists , billionaires from Iran , French arm dealers , Muslims , Hindus , Buddists , etc .
It's - b u s i n e s s - as usual . After all , the business of America is business http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/ /s, Dr. Dosh of the 99 %
all, 12.02.13 6 pm hst •
Good editorial √ Much better than those Florida papers and the Washington Times ® ( Times ! )
Just one man's opinion /s, Steve http://www.ajr.org for more . ...
. ..Hahah Joyce and Happy Valentines Day week to you also , Ms. Meyer ! Feel the L O V E <3 n e one ?
" This year ( 2012 ) , eight defendants have already been indicted in just the Lewiston area, which is tremendous progress. " Cheers √
N e one . ...er .. anybody can report the cheats . Hang around the ATMs and get their names and PINs . Your State I G probably has a site set up for it . The Feds sure do ( once again - your tax $$ @ work :)
We are not altogether sure that your assertion that there are , " . ...no controls on how TANF and ASPIRE benefits — meant to help needy families and to help people get and keep jobs — can be spent ," is absolutely and entirely correct . Nobody - w a n t s - to be on W I C or S N A P , we can assure you that much . Go get 'em √ . Prove US all wrong . Report back when you have caught one . Don't forget it costs ≠$US45,000 to house , feed , and warm a destitute female inmate in jail every year in ME ( forget about her kids for the moment ). Suspend disbelief . /s, Steve Dosh and ohana , not presently on welfare . b t w - Bone n' Thugs ? We prefer http://www.capsteps.com/ for humor instead and NOT necessarily an endorsement
Alice , Sunday 1:30 pm hst •
That's all and good . It does burn clean . You get propane natural gas ( L N G ) from the same place as us and we all get our US Navy destroyers : Lake Charles , LA and not Bath Iron Works , ME . In fact , we are all for the Passamoquoddy , Penobscot , Mic-Macs , Maliseet , Abenaki , and other indigenous tribes located they'ya in Maine having jurisdiction over their rightful ports to bring these huge , unweildy L N G ships in to Maine from Louisiana and overseas from foreign countries . Ever pumped ' pane ? ' Neither have we . We get gasoline and oil from la Canada and Alaska here in the 50 th state , celebrating 50 years of statehood • Alo'ha from Pahoa :) /s, Steve Dosh and ohana http://www.hawaiiankingdom.org/ :)
Bob 12.02.12 13:30 hst ≠
. . ..Um , like the LSJ® is a Democracy , councilman Reed ? It isn't . It's a privately owned firm . They can like or dislike whomever they want to √ Post a picture . It's rather E Z to do . ...
b t w - your State's Governor's Office has the study you want . Go get it . It's ƒree to all tax paying citizens . And here : click this for more factual & ƒree data http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_Maine
h t h ∞ /s, Dr. Dosh
[ Thank goodness for " The Fourth Estate ." This is an excellent newspaper . We can not w a i t to see the discussion surrounding Mitt Romney's recent pyrric victory . . . *<;]
Reginald Wing , Peru ME u s a 12.02.12 13:05 hst •
. ..umm. . we think u r gravely wrong ( respectfully submitted :)
Have you ever heard of a TX businessman by the name of Tom Boone Pickens ?
Study up http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pickens_Plan " He was a well-known takeover operator and corporate raider during the 1980s . With an estimated current net worth of about $1.4 billion, he is ranked by Steve Forbes , capitalist tool , as the 328th-richest person in America and ranked 879th in the world ." ( ≠ same citation )
He made his money by blowing smoke and hot air , also
h t h , /s, Dr. Dosh http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/
Jim & Wilma , 12.02.12 1 pm hst •
lol @ Reagan and Regan and Stockman's ' trickle down theory ' ( since renounced by none other than the author , David Stockman ( R ) MI himself http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trickle-down_economics . We can only think of one thing that trickle or slides down hill . .... slippery , and it stinks √
" . ..the foolishness of the Supreme Court ." You're off to a bad start on the wrong foot already " Former " , you also say ?
Politics is from the Latin , everyone ; " poly " meaning " many , " and " tics " meaning " blood sucking creatures . "
We talk politics in here , too :)
Mitt just experienced a pyrric victory in the Great State of Maine
Best of luck y'all . †ruths hurt sometimes . They have little to do with good or bad . Don't let the †ruth be the enemy of the good
h t h /s, Steve , Hawai'i <3
all , 12:40 Sunday hst •
R I P Ms. Houston-Brown
You are still loved and sadly missed by your fans
In fact , Whitney lives ( on CD's , DVD's , and videos near you :)
Love,
Us <3
Calvin ? 12.02.10 22:44 hst •
For 60 years the National Prayer Breakfast has been a political event . Pat Robertson even - r a n - for President once . Jesus was a Jew and rendered unto Ceaser what was his ( i.e., he gladly paid taxes ) . Karl Marx and Stephen Engles were probably Christians as were Groucho Marx and John Lennon . I've read Das Kapital in German . The wrote it in London
It's President Barack Hussein Obama and no one ever said he was a preacher like Martin Luther King Jr. or the prophet Mohummed or even the Bhuddah
God helps those who help themselves
You columns are pointless
/s, Steve Dosh , a Christian like you
Austin , 12.02.10 22:35
No
WW I was about " Balkanization " ( the Balkans ) and European Kings , Queens , and Dukes , and royal bloodlines
Bosnia was more about WW I than Syria every will be : Muslims vs. Christians , etc , plain and simple
Slobodan Milosovic was similar to Hitler and Stalin . Putin is a meglomainiac , plain and simple . Russia fears economically strong China and the united Germany
Reread your history books h t h /s, Dr. Dosh
Wow Joe , 22:22 hst ƒlyday
That rebuttal was great . † y v m
Love love , that's what we say . You wanna' get married ? Please do . I think Ron Reagan jr. and Dick Cheney's daughter would agree , also , and they are probably Christians like anyone else , including you , me and her . ( for those not in the know , Ron is gay and Mary is lesbian . They are probably not Republicans though )
For other skeptics reading this , what if your child was gay or lesbian ? Would you love her or him any less ? A : Of course not . You'd wish them all the best and continued happiness
Now we can only hope and pray many will see through the fallacy and ludicrous nature of anti - same sex marriage advocates . " There are none so blind as those who will not see . ..." Jeremiah Chapter 5: verse 21
ref : Chicken Little ? HAhahHAhhah Q: You know what the farmer said , Joe ? A: Holy moley . A talking chicken ! Happy Valentines Day week , Love , Dr. Dosh and ohana , Hawai'i
Thanks Tim 12.02.10 10:10 pm hst •
Bullys may win a fight or two but they never win the war
Q : Why ?
A : Because there always another bigger , more powerful , and nastier bully ready and willing to whomp on them . Just bide your time , wait and see
b t w - i believe most ( 92.3 % ) of people in this world are good , based on my personal experience , age , and wisdom . We are the 99 % . Who is the .3% ? It's a rhetorical question . We all know who t h e y are . Happy Valentines Day week /s, Dr. Dosh :)
Stig . .er Jason 12.02.10 10 pm hst •
We are with you 110% on this one , buddy
ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_Denmark
Happy Valentines day week , too . /s Steve Dosh and ohana in Hawai'i where we are stuck with 80% oil electricity generating capacity . At least it is mostly from Canada and Alaska :)
Stig ,
" Fix your Muffler ! " - an old Midas ® ad for dba on loud cars and motorcycles :)
Q ; dba for car stereo systems ¿ " PLAY IT AS LOUD AS YOU WANT . I USED TO BE IN ARTILLERY ! " Robin Williams as Adrian Cronauer in Good Morning Vietnam , j/k , j\k :) /s, Steve
The thing with turbines is the birds who hit them in fog , clouds or nightime ( s e r i o u s l y ) , kinda' like radio tower guy wires and such . ...
Joyce , 12.02.10 21:30 hst •
That was one ballsy editorial √
Y'all know where i stand already and i don't think T. Boone Pickens is wrong . i am all for windpower in ME and not just because i live in Hawai'i . Heck , i am for inmproved and more efficient hydropower on the St. John's and Adroscoggin rivers , too , and tidal power in the Bay of Funday http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tidal_power
As a amateur physicist , mini nuclear power plants would be great everywhere . After all , the fundamental fact of our nuclear age is that critical mass = 24 lbs of enriched plutonium -- about the size of a soccer ball . That's no big secret . The cat has been out of that bag since Enrico Fermi's U. of Chicago tests under the bleachers in 1 9 4 1
This happens to be right in our back yard --> http://www.punageothermalventure.com/ <--
Let's hear some cheers for renewable energy sources including biomass . Little red lights on hills don't scare us . Acid rain on hills and sterile fishing ponds do • h t h /s, Dr. Dosh
Connie , 21:21 hst • ƒlyday
The epic Bush - Cheney mancession drags on and on . Guess who's on the board of the bankrupt GM ® ? Hint : the bozo VP who couldn't spell potato . At least Fiat ® \ Chrysler ® repays their debts . Ford ® never needed a bail out in the first place . In fact, i believe GM ® did repay their ≠$US2B debt to the USG already
Anyone remember the Bush BS ( Bear Stearns ) bailout http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bear_Stearns or the Houston based Enron ® bankruptcy ?
Anything good ever come out of Texas ?
Stay away from us , Republicans , especially you , Rick Perry
We are on to all your tricks . /s, Steve Dosh :)
Bill , Friday 12.02.10 21:10
Kinda' harsh aren't you ? Q: Who is this man who believes in the legality of killing unborn children; who believes homosexuality is moral; who believes in a back-handed manner of forcing birth control and abortion policies on religious hospitals; a man whose writings, policies and associates, past and present, all fit the descriptors of a Marxist, a statist, a socialist and a communist ? I'll tell you . A: Nobody √
Ever hear of forgiveness , repentance , and reconciliation ?
Sure , hate is four letter word , also
Please re-read your Bible ; John 8:7 , Matthew 7:1 & Romans 2:1
h t h <3 Happy Valentines Day week /s, Dr. Dosh , Christian
Scott et. al., Friday 20:30
" Mills’ efforts at real reform will have a direct impact on many commuters and other travelers who use the turnpike regularly, by keeping tolls from increasing. By reducing the budget from $41.8 million in 2012 to $37.5 million in 2013, Mills has done what he promised to do, and the best news is he’s still at it. " That is good news !
In this day and age many feel that tolls are simply anacronistic , kinda' like phone books and libraries ( yeah , i said it ! )
Kudos to the LSJ ® for your recent investigative journalism , also , this past week ( Ms. Skelton ) Remember though , " the bearer of bad news fares badly ." - - quoting W. Edwards Deming , the management guru who the Japanese loved during the 1960s http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W._Edwards_Demings I used to be an Ombudsman ( essentially the bearer of bad tidings )
What ever happened with DeCoster and his egg farms and those ppl from Ohio who were spying on him ? HAhHAhah ! /s, Dr. Dosh
all 10:10 am hst • Friday
Whilst stuck in traffic , please tune in to radio 91.5 FM ( like right now ! ) until ≠ 1 am Batesies are giving away free stuff during their annual Trivia Night on the radio . It's fun ! ( and free ) . WRBC is the radio station of Bates College . Our mission is to provide the Lewiston-Auburn listening public with a diverse array of programming not found on commercial or public radio http://www.wrbcradio.com , a non-profit , on-line & apolitical organization . 50,000 watts of non - commercial ( except PSAs Public Service Announcements ) listening p l e a s u r e . Do not use your cell phone while drving to call in answers please , unless fully stopped and way over on the right side of the road . 786-6255 We are online , too /s, Dr. Dosh , former WRJR DJ , Hawai'i , Bates '78 :)
uh Mark ? 10 am hst • Friday
Sorry :) The Hon. Sen Kerry only received three Purple Hearts , a Bronze and a Silver Star . I was confusing him with our Senator here in Hawai'i , Dan Inoye who received the Medal of Honor for his bravery after being drafted stright from an internmnet camp for Japanese - Americans http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_career_of_John_Kerry
What was Bush doing in TX in '72 ? " It generated headlines primarily with its controversial allegation that George H. W. Bush, had been instrumental in covering up his son George W. Bush's alleged 1972 arrest for cocaine possession in Harris County, Texas. According to Hatfield, three sources (whom he did not name) told him that, as a favor to the elder Bush, a judge had expunged the younger Bush's record in return for the younger Bush performing community service. Hatfield later alleged that Karl Rove was one of the sources. " ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortunate_Son_%28Hatfield%29
Still , Kerry = 5 medals , Bush = O . Kerry - Hero . Bush - 0
h t h ∞ /s, Steve Dosh ( FSO - ret.)
all 13:13 hst Thursday
Do you see - w h y - we do not trust - any - Republicans now ?
b t w - we ( you and me ) - all - H A V E Obama care ® , Romney care ® , whatever you want to call it and we like it
Romney = Dukakis & Kerry w/o the Congressional medal of honor
( John Kerry = Hero • Bush ? Z e r o 0 ø º • O :)
/s, Steve Dosh , Hawai'i
Jonathan 10:40 pm hst • Monday
" I am not a crook , " Richard Nixon ≠ 1 9 7 4 , also see : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiro_Agnew both Republicans " During his fifth year as Vice President, in the late summer of 1973, Agnew was under investigation by the United States Attorney's office in Baltimore, Maryland, on charges of extortion, tax fraud, bribery and conspiracy. In October, he was formally charged with having accepted bribes totaling more than $100,000, while holding office as Baltimore County Executive, Governor of Maryland, and Vice President of the United States. "
Learn to trust Republicans about as far as you can t h r o w them :) h t h , /s, Steve :)
Paul ,
†rue . One can almost always plead the 5th Amendment to the U . S . Constitution in order to not perjure oneself √
Take O.J. Simpson and Johnny Cochran for instance . Silence is golden •
Ignor-ance is not bliss though h t h , /s Steve
Janet , 12.02.06 10:30 pm in Hawai'i
. .Yes. .yet , it's not even got to do with a particular party or political persuation , per sé
- All - Government officials and appointess must not even smell of inappropriate or illegal activity \ immoral behavior . i submit to you the following http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarence_Thomas
^^ He is a sitting Chief Justice of our U S Supremem Court now . ^^
" . . ...Thomas was nominated by Bush to fill Marshall's seat on the United States Supreme Court. Thomas's confirmation hearings were bitter and intensely fought, centering on an accusation that he had made unwelcome sexual comments to attorney Anita Hill, a subordinate at the Department of Education and subsequently at the EEOC. The U.S. Senate ultimately confirmed Thomas by a vote of 52–48. " C st la vie , h t h , Steve :)
Tom, 12.02.06 22:15 hst •
. . All politics are local in deed and in fact √ When are the next elections in ME ?http://www.twincitytimes.com/ <- certainly not an endorsement /s, Steve Dosh
b t w - Ronald ? Dan ? Tom Shields and Robert Reed aren't the same person , are they ? i am in Hawai'i • Just that their pictures. ...their faces, visages. , outlooks , etc. :)
Paul , 12.02.06 10 pm hst •
We're not exactly sure what the purpose of your article is
Dan Quale couln't spell potato
The Hon. Ed Muskie has an achive named after him at Bates http://abacus.bates.edu/muskie-archives/EdmundSMuskie/ and Billery [ sic. ] is our SECSTATE . I'd vote for either one of the latter two for President if they were running although one is most assuredly dead and can not . [ Olympia Dukakis went to Bates , too , the mother a certain Governor :] The Hon. former Sen. from NY may run for President yet . Hmm . .. Ms. Clinton vs. Ms. Bachman or Ms. Palin ? No contest
Dan Quale sits on the board of a bankrupt GM ®
What wil be your legacy , Mr. Mills , esq ? /s, Dr. Dosh
. .. .Thanks , Stig , 12.02.06 21:45 hst •
Guess what we'll be watching on TV ? Uh huh --> http://cleantechnica.com/2012/02/05/turbine-cowboys-give-wind-power-its-...
Rural nostalgia for a time that never was is so boring at times , isn't it , Jason ?
Alo'ha , /s Steve , who , ( parenthetically ), owns 36 coconut trees , a mango tree , breadfruit and beetlenut trees , grows his own sweet potatos and taro , cinnamon ( it's the bark of a tree ) , mountain apples ( tropical ) , papayas and pineapples and a New Hampshire red chicken that gives me a fresh brown egg every day and a geothermal power plant in my back yard
No ME potatos or sour grapes though ( not pointed at you :)
Nice √ Monday 21:40 HST •
T. Boone Pickens has to put his money somewhere . Wind power doesn't pollute the air like the coal fired power plants in the midwest and communist China . Wind blows at night when the sun is down . ME has a long history of wind power ( and acid rain ) already http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_Maine " In Maine, the wind power industry has invested $1 billion in recent years. No other industry in the state can claim a similar level of investment or job creation. " What do your Hon. U .S . Senators think about all this ? They sure have missed the boat on B I W contracts . Personally i favor hydropower ( the St. Johns River ) , your Bay of Fundy tides , and geothermal ( IMBY Puna geothermal ) but i am in Hawai'i where we still use mostly Alaskan oil , unfortunately
h t h , Steve
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. . l o l @ Shangri - L/A , Russ . Nice shots √
Bath has a - g r e a t - visitor's center under their rt. 1 bridge
You guys need at least a wind shelter for the bus stop or train station to be built they'ya
ßbBbRrrrr ...
h t h , /s, Steve
all Friday 7 pm
It's true though . i used to know John Riggins , halfback , of the Washington Redskins personally and , ( superbowl hero that he was ) , he could barely walk
Between his broken and damaged body , spinal contusions , pins , plates and braces , he truely suffered . Maybe that's why he drank so much . HAHahHahahah !
Seriously though , and i pose this as a question ,
" Do you know know of any college or pro American football player who doesn't have bad kness ? "
They all do
This article was initially about helmets
I used to work at Maine Cycle Salvage on Canal st.
We got all the wrecks in from all over Maine
Don't drink and try to ride your scooter . Use a helmet . They work . Sure , you might call them brain buckets but an once of prevention is worth ten pounds of cure h t h , /s, Dr. Dosh
Ms. Meyer 12.02.03 Super Bowl weekend
Go Pats ;)
Good investigative journalism
Look up the meaning of gift from German --> English using Google ® translator
In a nutshell it means ' poison '
h t h Ω /s, Steve
Mark, 12.02.02 5 pm - ish hst •
L O L ! er . .. . .How was the food ? Yummay . Rubber chicken again
"Am I the only one that thinks political rallies are creepy ? " A: No √
Hockey moms like Bristol Palin and Michelle Bachman scare me . Do they have all their teeth ? Or is it like what we would call a grill in the 21 century ? What about Jesse Ventura , MN , former Governor ?
Other clowns and carnies scare me , too , except for the ones at the fair grounds where you squirt water in to their mouths with a water gun . " Yes ! We have a winner ! "
A group of clowns is properly called an alley . It really is . Is the plural of moose , meese or mice ( like goose and geese ) ?
We are are not from ME
Q : Do you know how to properly refer to a dishonest lawyer ¿
A : Your honor √
h t h ( hope this helps :) /s, Steve , former Ombudsman
LSJ ® †hursday 4:20 pm
Yes , they are
They don't have seatbelts on any of our buses either . Parenthetically , http://www.aarp.org just published some surprising car accident statitistics . MT is the most dangerous state for driving . b t w - those western state almost - all - let you do 70 mph , legally
My good friend Alan Alexander used to drive a school bus out here in Hawai'i . He drives for the county Hele-on bus service now . We saw him last night at Boy Scouts . i said , " Alan ? You have the toughest job of all . You wanna' know why ? You are driving precious cargo ."
Get to know your school bus driver , too
Ms. Billy-oh , driver , her son Samuel ( my son's friend - both Micronesians ) , and Andrew got a bully kicked off the local school bus just recently . He was extorting money from kids . Zero telerance √
In New England when we were kids we used to get off the bus the stop before on snowy days and then hang on to the back bumper until our own stop
Fun !
If you are kid and are reading this , don't do it !
/s, Steve Dosh
LOLOLLollol Stig √ Weds 3:30 pm
That's what the Agree - Disagree button thingy is for :)
Thing is , the LSJ® proper is not a democracy . It's a private firm
HAhahahHAHhah ! /s, Steve Dosh , in la la land
Jason DOES look like the Stig from " Top Gear" Thursday nights on History er Travel Channel . .
Joyce et. al. , 12.02.01 3 pm hst •
Great analysis √ April first huh ? Apropos of nothing . ..
You've raised some valid and necessary question to be asked of your medical and State service providers
1 ) How much tax is too much?
2 ) How much disease is too much? ( ref: doctor or hospital advice ) Why not? http://www.pnhp.org/ows/index.php
3 ) Why would and how could this agency expect its clients to best manage the public’s money without a little education?
We'd like to add ,
4) How many are doctors ?
The problem with diamond shaped bureaucracies anywhere is the middle , fat section -- the bulge , as it were . h t h , Steve Dosh , part of the 99%
. . ...b t w - Domestic violence ( assault and battery ) is a felony crime in all 50 of the very United States . Seek help here http://www.nnedv.org/ h t h <3
all 1 pm hst
This is all c r a z y talk ladies and gents
Go volunteer at your local school and see what it's really like , for better or worse , in this , the 21st century . The up side is that it will make you feel much younger and better about yourself , too . You'll make tons of friends , too , who will physically " come around [ Paul ] " and visit you at the holidays . The kids all smile , have fun , laugh and will love you for it . They will . i do it :) /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i
. .eEeEeEeeee , Paul , :)
Violence begat violence
Two wrongs don't make a right √
Violence is not a social norm where we all come from
We wouldn't even hit a dog on his nose
Live by the sword die by the sword ( think : Saddam Hussein & Muammar Gaddafi )
Only L o v e can conquer h a t e
hth /s, Steve <3
. . Tuesday 1 pm Hawai'i time
That's right , Frank , yet, i wouldn't say they are weak . Compassion , empathy , and understanding simply signifies strength of character in my book
The kids know all who the bullies are and who started it . They , the bullies , might win a battle but they - always - lose the war . I said it before and i'll say it again ; friends come and go but enemies accumulate
Suicide ? A lot of these bullies commit slow suicide once they get finally in to drugs , smoking , spousal abuse and alcohol ( unfortunately ) . It's low self esteem that drives them to do all this violent and nasty counterproductive crap . That and an atmosphere of hatred , distain , abandonment , and rejection that they probably live in when they go home for the day , if they even go home to the same house every day
Bullies want to be loved and appreciated like anyone else
Think of the parents of these kdis
Yeah, them . ...
h t h ∞ Dr. Dosh
Mark Sunday night 6 pm hst
. .One might tend to think that it has decreased over time seeing how teachers can not slap kids' hands with a splintered ruler any more or put them in the corner with a dunce cap on
The current trend in public education is towards mainstreaming everyone . Mainstreaming simply means having the ADD , ADHD , Down syndrom , Asperger syndrom ( a tic ) and other handicapped kids in the classroom with everyone else , albeit with special tutors and attendents around . In fact , having volunteered for the past 7 years at the local elementary school ( K - 6th = 7 :) and having been with all these kids , there are a lot more of us adults around to stop it when we see or hear about it . Elementary school kids are instructed to tell an adult about any thing wrong , weird , or out of place . Middle school is different it seems , being the teens and tweens
Kids are smarter these days , too , and they'll surprise you at times with their insights
Chalk it up to good nutrition , upbringing , more non-contact sports at recess and gym and less violence all around :) h t h , Dr. Dosh
Gary , Sunday night
Who said any thing about crimes ?
As fas as we know it is perfectly legal to slaughter Bambi with an AK-47 in your state . Some prefer to use a bow and arrow . Others may prefer a gun and a flashlight . Most male suicides are done with a gun ( women use pills or a razor blade - it's illegal , too ) although nobody advocates any of the above actions
The British are not coming anymore . Let's repeal the 2nd amendment and support the right to arm bears instead
Just my opinion . Thanks for your input /s, Dr. Dosh
Leo ? Sunday 5:30 pm
300,000,000 million citizens and 186,000,000 guns ? Okay . Enough is enough already ? Sure am glad we don't live in a State where concealed handguns are legal . Go hunting with Dead Eye Dick Cheney . Palin hunts , too . Gov. Rick Scott ( R ) FL must have an open door policy , too , for thoughtful Republican journalists like yourself . You are in the wrong forum , dude . Send an email to the http://www.nra.org h t h , Steve Dosh
all, Sunday 5 pm
Here's another good source for information http://wrbcradio.com/home/
W B L M ( the Blimp ) too , probably
W T O S ( Top Of Sugarloaf ) has been heard in in L / A since forever, also . It's an A M station , or used to be
h t h , Dr. Dosh , Bates '78
Bill ? 12.01.28 11 pm hst •
umm. .Is this a real problem in ME ? Slippers , huh ? Next you know , pajamas ? What is the world possibly coming to . [ n.b. , Pajamas is an Hindu concept from India ]
We - all - wear slippers to school here in Hawai'i
In fact , you probably call them thongs , jap flaps , sandels , flip - flops or something of that nature
Doesn't bother us in the least
Then again , our very liberal President is from here
Or is he ?
When you and i were younger , [ Bill and Ronald ;] , we brought frogs to school . Frogs . Our core value
You bring a frog to school today , someone would probably shoot it •
h t h & Alo'ha from Pahoa /s, Steve http://hawaiiannames.hisurf.com/
Cal ? Saturday night
( l o l & no wonder we call it Flori-duh , Mainers :) , and the only difference between you and him , Cal , is that he's the President in the White House and you aren't :) /s, Steve Dosh
also for Cal , " 1956: Ocala Star-Banner editor R.N. “Bert” Dosh writes a series of editorials urging area residents to support a junior college in the area after the Florida Legislature and the State Community . ..." ref : http://www.ocalastyle.com/styleadmin/newsadmin/templates/style-template.... , a recent Ocala FL Star Banner newspaper article
10:30 hst • Saturday night ( Alo'ha Pro Bowl tomorrow :)
Laird and Lee ,
Isn't it the †ruth ? Cuts hurt e v e r y o n e everywhere √
Thanks for your letter ∞ /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i • http://www.pnhp.org/ows/index.php
p . s . i'd like to add that Mike Moore got it right in his movie " Sicko " several years ago . ... How can we remain 37th in the world in health care ? It's a crying shame . ...
Dan ? Why the Governor ¿ WaAAaåAaay off topic , dudicle Ω
Thanks Joyce , Sat. 22:22 hst •
We believe that children are our future . Teach them well and let them lead the way. Show them all the beauty they possess inside . Give them a sense of pride to make it easier . Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be
Everybody's searching for a hero . People need someone to look up to Depend on yourselves . Never to walk in anyone's shadows . If you fail, if you succeed , at least you live as you believe
No matter what they take from you . They can't take away your dignity
-- Whitney Houston
Whitney's greatest hit song "I Will Always Love You," was written and originally recorded by Dolly Parton in 1974 . Funny , huh ? Bff's <3
Listen . You male or female anti - G L B T or homophobic bullies need to learn and fully understand that there's always another bigger and nastier bully around the corner out to get you , and you alone
Friends come and go , all you haters
Enemies accumulate • Remember that √ h t h • /s, Steve Dosh
Froma Friday 22:30 HST •
i dunno' . ... Who's worse ? Newt or Mitt ? Personally i fear Newt more than Mitt for stuff he did to me and my family personally back when he shut the US Govt. down in the dead of winter in 1995 - 1996 . Easy to forgive him but difficult to forget . My son almost lost his life . Long story ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_federal_government_shutdown_o...
On the other hand , Mitt ran the Salt Lake City Olympics pretty well . It turned a profit if we can remember facts correctly and clearly , i. e. , " In response to the scandal and a financial shortfall for the games, Mitt Romney was hired as the new President and CEO of the Salt Lake Organizing Committee, leaving him and IOC President Dr. Jacques Rogge to contend with the public outcry and financial mess. " ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salt_Lake_City_Olympics
The jury is out on all this Republican bickering and arguing , still . Where's Palin now ? Alo'ha from Pahoa HI 96778 u s a /s, Steve
Mike , 22:22 Friday night hst •
. ...Is that so ? How are you going to pay to burn it ?
The LSJ ® pays more in taxes each and every year than you ever will pay during your entire lifetime
We like garbage to be collected , electricity , telephone , and transport rates to be regulated . We appreciate Police , Fire and EMS to , like , be there when we call 9.11 . Want your raods plowed ? Ayuh • Pot holes filled ? Sure √ We like the fact that planes don't collide mid-air , cars and trucks don't fly apart in pieces on rt .95 and our airwaves aren't a jumbled mess like in Russia
No one likes the Infernal Revenue Service [ sic. ] , including the fat cats . Read this , for free --> http://www.sunjournal.com/news/columns-analysis/2012/01/28/froma-harrop-... <--
Freedom ain't free . Welcome home all Maine National Guard Iran veterans , female and male alike . We appreciate you and your families' sacrifices http://vhv-vetshelpingvets.com/
h t h Rex , /s, Steve :)
Austin 12.01.29 10 pm hst •
l o l . .You know virtually next to nothing about Amb. Ryan Crocker and his distinguished ongoing career of public service to the U S public . In fact he works for SECSTATE Billery [ sic. ] and President Barack Hussein Obama right now . HAhAhahHAh ! Distain , huh ? Why'd they hire him ? As Ambassador he is the personal representative of the U S President in any given country . Have you ever even stepped foot in Afghanistan ? Here , quick , bone up --> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Crocker
What you - should - remember is when Condi Rice had a report in her hands entitled , " Osama Bin Laden Will Attack the United States ," and testified to the U S Senate Foreign Relations Committee ( right after 9.11 ) that it didn't say just that
Her testimony is a matter of public record
You Republicans have a difficult time with facts
/s, Steve Dosh FSO ( ret. )
All, 12.01.26 5:40 pm
This is great . Didn't we all used to make fun of him and Ed Markey last century ! Born in Somerville , reared in Boston , etc . ...
Haters gonna' hate . Love the love , people
What if your child was gay or lesbian ? Would you love her or him n e less ? A: Of course not . It'd be even better is (s)he was an important Congressperson
/s, Steve Dosh , G L B T activist & a Christian yet - not - a Republican
ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Log_Cabin_Republicans
All, 12.01.26 5:30 pm hst •
This'll be fun √ Father knows best
Doesn't he remind you of Mr. Rogers ?
Quiz time : Who was the last Presidential hopeful to visit the greater L \ A metropolitain area and act
/s, Steve
ually win ?
p . s., i don't know ! i am guessing Jimmy Carter in '76 :]
. .All, 12.01.26 5 pm
Leonard is black . The more he finds out about Gingrich the less he likes him . Newt sure did P O the Latinos today in Flori-duh, also . ...
We'll see if Leo turns away from the dark side ( Republicans ) and endorses our black President . Most do √
Alo'ha from Pahoa , Steve
Bob , 12.01.25 18:34 hst
i think i know ---> http://www.bustedtees.com/jesushatestheyankees <---
Salt of the Earth , those Mormons :)
Not necessarily an endorsement .
Meant to be a joke •
Aloha from Pahoa , Steve
Ms. Meyers 12.01.25 17:30 hst
Thank goodness this winter is not as bad as last winter where you are
Our problem here is that our lava sets off the alarms
We use two alarms - a Carbon Monoxide alarm and a regular old 9v fire alarm in the kitchen
The Carbon Monoxide one is good for you ME folk to keep in the garage to monitor car exhaust levels
Mahalo, Steve http://www.hiso2index.info/
Bill , Tuesday evening
Nice analysis √ William Beardsley, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Conservation, chaired the LURC Reform Commission.
Paul Harvey , " Now, the rest of the story ." http://www.maine.gov/doc/lurcreformcommission/index.shtml
h t h , / s Steve
All , Tuesday 6 pm
" In New Hampshire, the Supreme Court issued an opinion that the legislature could not force the attorney general to join a lawsuit against President Barack Obama's health care reform act. " Fire him or her , Hon. N H Governor . Hire Mr. I Apporve This Waterboarding John Ashcroft or Dead Eye Dick Cheney . Your A G doesn't have to actually be from N H
New Hamster [ sic . ] is not a true bell weather for the rest of this nation or any where else
" Michael Mukasey, a conservative former federal judge and attorney general under President George W. Bush, told the New York Times in December he was stunned by Gingrich's ideas. "
People recognize threats to the U S Constitution when they see them . Take Ollie North and Newt , for instance . Good editorial √
According to the President , there are six departments and agencies focused on trade . "In this case, six is not better than one," he said. ITR and Commerce , etc : a smaller Federal Government
Who is against that ?
/s, Steve
all, 12.01.24 17:55 HST •
The state of this blessed union has never been stronger √
It's good to see a young , vibrant President with a beautiful and intelligent wifey and two little kids ( Shasha and Melia ) in the White House for a change instead of what we've had hitherto
Out with all those old people in the House and Senate , too
President Barack Hussein Obama is quite an orator , also
Go ahead and deny that someone
Alo'ha from Hai'ku , Ma'ui HI u s a /s, Dr. Dosh http://www.letsmove.gov/
Thanks Rex , 12.01.2 9:30 am-ish
" Obama decided all right, rejecting the pipeline project application . . ..yet . ," This project seems nearly certain to move forward. "
The party of " Just Say No ," getting angry over our President just saying no ? Oh , the irony ! We aren't proud or tired , either . Our President will stand on his record of accomplishments . Adios , Osama Bin Forgotten . Adequate health for all ? How can we simply afford not to . Childhood obesity ? http://www.letsmove.gov/ Think education is expensive ? Try ignorance
Seeing the Republican party as fractionalized as it is at this juncture is a momentous occasion . It happened to the Democrats in the early 1980's , also . It harks back to the reunification of Germany and the fall of the wall in 1986 and the dissolution of the U S S R ( now the C I S ) . Did anyone see - t h a t - coming ?
Whatever arise from from the ashes - like a phoenix - will most certainly be more evenly tempered and stronger for it , thank goodness . Fire does that . It tempers composite metals and they emerge stronger than pure metals and when forged as a sword stronger and sharper . Composites : like hybrids & hybrid vigor commonly found in nature
Will the Republicans let go of their reactionary , somewhat seemingly bigoted one-dimensional holier-than-thou tendencies ? God is on most everyones' side and haters surely gonna' hate . Hope and good does prevail over time , otherwise we'd all be most assuredly dead by now . Having a drivers license and speaking English should not be a pre - condition for being American . Our ancestors didn't and couldn't . My kids can't drive and babies to babble
Please pardon my pontifications , it's Sunday !
Will Republicans discard their shout-radio angry , dis-spirited , mostly mean & cynical male , hockey mom-ish reputations and embrace others such as African American blacks , Spanish American browns , Indian olive and American Indian red skinned peoples and other minorities as the G L B T ? They are all sentinent , caring individuals , too , and believe in a loving God . When added together , these groups form the new majority in these very united polyglot and hetrogenous states of ours'
Time will only tell... Alo'ha from windy Ma'ui :) Steve and ohana
Thanks Rex , 12.01.2 9:30 am-ish
" Obama decided all right, rejecting the pipeline project application . . ..yet . ," This project seems nearly certain to move forward. "
The party of " Just Say No ," getting angry over our President just saying no ? Oh , the irony ! We aren't proud or tired , either . Our President will stand on his record of accomplishments . Adios , Osama Bin Forgotten . Adequate health for all ? How can we simply afford not to . Childhood obesity ? http://www.letsmove.gov/ Think education is expensive ? Try ignorance
Seeing the Republican party as fractionalized as it is at this juncture is a momentous occasion . It happened to the Democrats in the early 1980's , also . It harks back to the reunification of Germany and the fall of the wall in 1986 and the dissolution of the U S S R ( now the C I S ) . Did anyone see - t h a t - coming ?
Whatever arise from from the ashes - like a phoenix - will most certainly be more evenly tempered and stronger for it , thank goodness . Fire does that . It tempers composite metals and they emerge stronger than pure metals and when forged as a sword stronger and sharper . Composites : like hybrids & hybrid vigor commonly found in nature
Will the Republicans let go of their reactionary , somewhat seemingly bigoted one-dimensional holier-than-thou tendencies ? God is on most everyones' side and haters surely gonna' hate . Hope and good does prevail over time , otherwise we'd all be most assuredly dead by now . Having a drivers license and speaking English should not be a pre - condition for being American . Our ancestors didn't and couldn't . My kids can't drive and babies to babble
Please pardon my pontifications , it's Sunday !
Will Republicans discard their shout-radio angry , dis-spirited , mostly mean & cynical male , hockey mom-ish reputations and embrace others such as African American blacks , Spanish American browns , Indian olive and American Indian red skinned peoples and other minorities as the G L B T ? They are all sentinent , caring individuals , too , and believe in a loving God . When added together , these groups form the new majority in these very united polyglot and hetrogenous states of ours'
Time will only tell... Alo'ha from windy Ma'ui :) Steve and ohana
Leo 12.01.20 12:45 pm ish
You obviously have never been shot at in anger √
War eats it's young . War is folly . War never proves who is right , just who is left . War is a terrible waste of women , men , time , material , and resources . War is unhealthy to children and other living things
Where have you ever served ? ( Posed merely as a rhetorical question :) http://vhv-vetshelpingvets.com/ Welcome home , Maine National Guard Iraq veterans
/s, Dr. Dosh ( FSO - ret.)
. .Thanks , Jason 12.01.20 ≠ 12:45 Ma'ui time
Many people who talk about Constitutions have never read or tried to draft one . i have . b t w - an interesting aspect of good Constitutions is the ability of most any legitimate population to call for Constitutional conventions ( a " ConCon ") on most any level , be it local , town , city , county , state or on the federal level to review , revisit , redraft that particular Constitution , e.g., http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitution_of_Russia#History
/s, Steve Dosh
Austin Bay ? 12.01.20 12:30 Hawai'ian time •
The US and communist China have been talking since , like , forever . You just don't know . What do you think the United States Department of Commerce does to earn their pay ? http://www.commerce.gov/news/fact-sheets
b t w - the way , they use interpreters ( i used to be one for the SECSTATE er . .U S Dept. of State )
Buy a vowel , get a - c l u e - dudicle /s, Dr. Dosh
12.01.20 ƒlyday drafted 12:12 Ma'ui time
Post a picture , Patti • :)
. .The only diet that makes n e sense to me is a low carb - no carb diet , i . e., cut out the pasta , pizza , and beer ( fried foods , too :)
/s, Dr. Dosh , Not necessarily an endorsement ---> Healthy Food for Lazy People You know who you are . . . you want to walk in harmony with the earth, eat happily, healthfully and cherish your body like the awesome temple that it is. But the temptation .. . http://healthylazy.tribe.net
Tina , 12.01.19 18:00 ≠
Here in the islands we have an expression , " In order to receive Alo'ha one must give Alo'ha ."
" Makes sense , huh ? a hu'i ho , /s, Steve , not necessarily an endorsement --> http://hawaiiannames.hisurf.com/
Reggie , 12.01.19 6 pm Ma'ui time •
What is wrong with the council?
Okay , ( and only with the LSJ's® tacit appproval ) , i'll do it √
Here is the Auburn Maine , u s a city webpage : http://www.auburnmaine.org/
E-mail them , Reggie , and express your very valid concerns
Alo'ha from Ma'ui , h t h , /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana
b t w - readers , we'd much rather live in the L/A of East than the L\A of the West *<;-Q~
All Thursday 17:17 Ma'ui time ;)
Meanwhile , back in TX , Gov. Rick Perry paused to reflect upon the US$Billions of damage wrecked upon his state during 2011 due to the wildfires and drought, which he has , heretofore , blissfully i g n o r e d in his ill-fated and expensive quest to become the next *&^%%#$@ former TX Governor President
Ignorance is certainly bliss , Cal :)
Score one more for the liberals √ Plain , Perry , etc.
Alo'ha & HI from Ma'ui, /s, Steve and ohana
Bob Thursday12:11 Ma'ui time •
Some actions are simply uncivilized , cruel , and quite unusual . We do not want those thoughtless ppl's actions to define US . Take waterboarding for instance . . ...
Capital punishment and the unecessary killing of our own citizen is , also . We share the dubious distinction and company of communist China as being some of the only nations in the known universe ( and the UN ) that kill their own citizens in the name of the law through hanging , guns , and gas
Why ?
/s, Dr. Dosh , FSO ( ret.) who served you in Africa , Guatemla and Micronesia ( only shot at once , lived to tell about it :)
Rex , Noon hst • 12.01.19 Ma'ui
Atlas shrugged
Kansas is closer to Cessna and Beechcraft and Mooney aircraft firms any way . In fact , most truly innovative aicraft are being built by Burt Rutan's firms in perpetually sunny AZ ( the guy who flew around the world non-stop once in a plane of his design ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burt_Rutan ) Wikipedia's® back up √ /s, Steve
b t w - What ever happened with that CA billionairess who crashed in Maine near Sabbatus a couple of years ago ? That was heartbreaking . . ..
Paul , 12.01.18 ≠ 5 pm in Hawai'i
Mostly just the smokers . That's why cigarettes are US$100 a carton these days . US$Billions so far
Maryland tobacco is best for cigarettes , Virginia for pipes , West Indies for cigars . Connecticutt Valley shade for sweet cigar wrappers
Darn Cherokee Indians
Why did they teach us white men how to smoke peace pipes in Winston - Salem and Raleigh , No. Car. in the first place ? HAhah . ..just a joke . i am a true supporter of indigenous peoples' and others' rights , be they red , yellow , olive , back , brown or white skinned or even G L B T
b t w - Wikipedia ® is down today in protest ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_status_of_Hawaii
/s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i . wiki means ƒast in Hawai'ian
All 4:30 pm hst •
Let's see , the founders began the first one , FDR the second and our current sitting President the third √ †hank goodness
ref : http://www.whitehouse.gov/healthreform
Romney started a good one , also , although it only applied to one State , the Commonwealth of Massachusetts of which Maine was once part of
Tom Jefferson and U S Ambassador Ben Franklin started the first lending libraries , didn't they ? My memory escapes me . ...
Alo'ha from Pahoa , Steve http://www.pnhp.org/ows/index.php
Rachel and Bob , 4:30 pm Weds. Hump Day
Take your business to the Auburn Mall, where parking is free and plentiful and thanks Dan for your thoughtful solution , also
How much are taxis in the greater L / A metropolitain area these days ?
A: ___________
btw - i am one of those people you see heading out in front of the meter maids to shove quarters in to parking meters in to expired meters every so often , Claire . .
Alo'ha from the 50th state . /s, Steve and ohana
Nice √ Weds 4:20 pm hst •
That's quite an accomplishemnt and an honor . Kudos and best of luck √ Score one for Bowdoin :)
"U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe, a Republican who serves on the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, praised the Democratic president's decision." Isn't the Hon . Susan Collins from ME also , Mr. Small ?
Alo'ha from the State where the Congressional Medal Honor Recipient ( i .e., a hero ) and Chairman of the U S Senate Appropriations committee is from . We are clebrating 50 years of statehood *<;Q~
Happy Birthday First Lady Michelle Obama and many more . . ...
/s Steve Dosh , Pahoa
all , weds. 4 : 10 pm
l o l . Then he could arrest his floggers for " cruel and unusual punishment . David's talking Old Testament , Quran or Torah justice √ The subject in this story reminds us more of the scarecrow in Wizard of Oz , " If i only had a brain ."
Aloha from Pahoa , /s, Steve the following references http://www.dumblaws.com/laws/united-states/maine
City Laws in Maine ---->
Augusta
To stroll down the street playing a violin is against the law.
Biddeford
It is illegal to gamble at the airport.
No person may roller skate on a sidewalk.
Ellsworth
If any part of the sign ordinances of the city are more stringent than federal laws, even though they may be in conflict with them, they will prevail.
Freeport
Mercury thermometers may not be sold in the city. etc . *<;Q~
Mark , Weds. 4:04 pm
Someone should ask him how Bates Mill No. 5 figures heavily in hthe riverfront master plan : how much has been allocated and what he and the mayor plan to do with it and when they plan to start or finish the job •
Just a †hought :)
Steve , Bates '78
all , †uesday 11:30
. . Stop smoking , now . It's expensive , the greatest threat to your and others' health around you , will do you no good and tobacco is harmful to the soil and causes cancer in the State of Californis
if you m u s t smoke , grow your own . Maryland and Virginia tobaccos co$t almost US$100 a carton these days ~ Do not dip or chew ( lip and tongue cancers ) , do not use snuff ( nassty and sinus cancers ) , do smoke pipe and cigars ( they s t i n k and you risk throat cancers ) We are unable to ship tobacco products to the state of Maine . http://www.gttobacco.com/ We will comply with laws of all states in regard to the shipment of tobacco product
/s, a former tobaconnist who guit , cold turkey
. .Holy macanoly ! Monday night
Who caught that error ? (S)he must have a very good memory . i can b a r e l y remember way back then . People mention Marx and Lenin and i immediately think of Groucho Marx and John Lennon . ....
i think i must have been in Annapolis MD when this was signed ---> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Paris_%281783%29 <-- /s, Steve Dosh of the local hysterical [ sic. ] society
. . All , MLK jr. Day - night
We've had some pretty famous black graduates from Bates , if you consider Bryant Gumbel '70 to be famous !
There's also Peter Gomes ( Harvard lld. preacher and gay activist ) , John P. Davis, Class of 1926, African American intellectual, author, National Negro Congress activist , Benjamin Mays, Class of 1920, President of Morehouse College (1940-1967), mentor to Martin Luther King , and others , ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Bates_College_people
Bates College was founded by abolitionists before the Civil War and has long had a commitment to equality and social justice . If you want peace work for justice /s, Steve '78
Andie , 12.01.16 15:25
It happens . A friend of mine drove him self from Shawnee Peak to Bridgton Hospital whilst and during his heart attack once . Dumb . Call 9.11 Al next time . i helped try to save a guy from Quebec once in Tuckermann's Ravine who skied off a cliff ≠ 1 9 7 2 . Skiing accidents are all too common . He was a goner . Blood coming out of his ears , nose, and mouth . We took him down to Pinkham Notch in a litter
". . Bono died on January 5, 1998, a month and 11 days short of his 63rd birthday, of injuries sustained when he hit a tree while skiing on the Nevada side of Heavenly Ski Resort near South Lake Tahoe, California.[14] His death came just a little less than a week after Michael Kennedy, a son of Robert F. Kennedy, died in a similar skiing accident in Aspen, Colorado. " ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonny_Bono
Maine has a great , 1st rate EMS , fire , first reponder , ski patrol , and hospital system . i am sure they did all they could and David Morse was doing what he loved best
Our sincerest condolences to those affected n e way . No way to replace your loss
/s, Dr. Dosh
. . Clayton ? 12.01.16 14:14 HST •
Gee, reminds me of song by Johnny Cash , " A Boy Named Sue "
† y v m for the correction . We all make mistakes
Aloha from Pahoa /s, Steve , Bates '78 http://wrbcradio.com/home/
all, Sunday 12.01.15 2 pm
. .Not only that but Atlantic Salmon are swimming all the way up to Lewiston from the ocean ( even given Topsham falls :)
Go fishing . ..t o d a y
/s, Steve http://www.cardcow.com/viewall/65095/
Happy MLK jr. Day weekend , Rev 1:40 pm Sunday
Q : Whatever happened to the old paintings of a community with a steeple rising in its midst ? They are still there http://www.korashriners.org/
"If I were going to start blaming anyone, it would start in the area of leadership. In my opinion, the leadership in the faith community, as a whole, is dead." Throw the first stone , dudicle . You're still alive , correct ? Politics and religion do not mix * Get it ? Got it √
Alo'ha from Pahoa , Love , Steve Dosh '78 and ohana Go Pats *<;) http://www.bates.edu/chaplaincy/worship/lewiston-auburn/muslim/
Cal ? 1:30 pm hst • Sunday
Look in the dictionary under " Loser "
Who do you see ? { alt : Just go look in a mirror HAhahaHAhah ! )
/s, Dr. Dosh and ohana
located @ the home of the Pro Bowl ® January 31st , 2 0 1 2 ( i.e., not Miami FL ;)
Happy MLK jr. Day everyone
Right √ 12.01.15 1 pm Sunday
Every civilized coutry i've been to or lived in provides for the adequate health care of their citizens and many others , such as immigrants who actuslly choose to be in their countries . Raise your hand is you are not the daughter or son of immigrants . Are we wrong here in our assumptions ? We all consider it a basic human right , the right to live a dignified , honest , and respected helathfull liƒe . Should it be other wise ? A; No , say s John Admas and evry other President since √
Like this editorial emphasises , ƒreedom ain't ƒree Americans
We constantly pay for it in many ways both material and not
Welcome home from Iraq all Maine National Guard and Canadian troops , both female and male http://www.pnhp.org/ows/index.php /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana , Hawai'i
We agree √
. . l o l 12.01.13 Friday the 13 th 11 am
Republicans' inaction , Democratic action
He said: "The interior department is in charge of salmon while they're in fresh water, but the commerce department handles them when they're in saltwater. And I hear it gets even more complicated once they're smoked."
ref : http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-16555832
All talk and no action ? Who ?
Aloha from Pahoa
Happy Year of the Dragon . . .
. .Heh , Mark √ 6 pm Weds.
Go back to Bates and get the - r e a l - scoop on the new President , okay ? http://www.bates.edu/president-elect/ Get an interview with her
† y v m , /s Steve '78
b t w - Dogs will walk on Mars some day :) Anything is possible , right ¿ . . ...
åll, 5:30 pm Weds
Selective hearing ? Dead-eye Dick Cheney , Condi Rice , and A G John Ashcroft had that problem , also
Yes , it's always fun when the LSJ ® picks a fight , Stig :) This is a worthwhile one
We've all said here B 4 - " Don't confuse Republicans with facts ."
" That's fine. But it was misleading to suggest that Forbes magazine had endorsed his solutions. " Misleading , misepresentations , misquotes , i.e., lies . . Mince no words next time √
Laugh if you even - c a r e - what Malcom Stevenson Forbes jr. , The Capitalist Tool , has to say . Didn't he also run for President once as a Republican ? A; Yes √ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Forbes
What ever happened to Sarah and Bristol Palin n e way ? Inquiring minds want to know why your very Hon. Senator Susan Collins doesn't run for President . Hillary is SECSTAEE now
Love this paper /s, Steve
Joyce , et. al 12.01.09 9 pm
" We agree. Lewiston took over management of the Bates properties in 1992, after the company and its officers failed to pay $800,000 in personal and real estate taxes. " Ten years after . ..
Speaking of Bates . ..
. . http://www.bates.edu/president-elect/ fyi/nan :)
Dosh , Steve , Bates '78
.Claire , 12.01.10 8:40 pm
" . .no matter what system you use ,"
Cheats did not beat the system . They got caught . If they go to jail so be it . They can dry out there . Cold turkey . It was worth the money spent . This is - why - we pay governement investigators . Job well done . You got the crooks
This should not be construed to be criticism of the needy individuals who benefit from these programs e.g., http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supplemental_Nutrition_Assistance_Program and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WIC
The Christian Christmas season ended just yesterday ( Sunday ) with the story of the three wise men . .. Hard to believe , huh ?
People do not choose to be poor , homeless , and dispirited
Try a little empathy and understanding and adopt an attitude of gratitude for 2 0 1 2
Your spirits will be lifted alos <3 Steve
Wow , Monday 12.01.09 5:20 hst • pm
Someone ought to be fired . " MSHA’s internal auditor, who reports directly to MSHA’s board of commissioners, found that “without exception, everyone involved stated that they were ‘shocked’ by the living conditions” at Pratt’s properties in Norway and Paris, according to the release. " Put the Attorney General on this issue someone
Reminds us of the old Travis Soule days . ...
h t h /s, Steve http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-16471621
. .†hanks Robert 19:30 Sunday
Well thought out √
Few people in Maine ( except possibly you :) realize that your largest , biggest , and greatest savings are quite simply found in conservation . Weatherstrip , turn off the cars and trucks and do not idle gasoline or diesel motors > 5 mins , replace light bulbs , water heaters and TVs with the newer , more energy efficiant types , insulate pipes and homes better ; actions ( ACTIONS ) of that nature
Thanks for you opinion . We appreciate it .
Sucessful wind power has been in operation in Maine since last century http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_Maine
/s, a reader in Hawai'i next to the geothermal power plant that supplies 20% of Hawai'i's electical needs . It's in our back yard :)
Alice , 19:19 hst
Correct us if we are wrong , yet , the first time we saw US$4.00 gasoline prices was under Bush , that dumb Gov. from Houston TX , home of Enron ®
If you are complaining about the excise tax on your ME gasoline , we suggest e-mailing your Honorable Governor . He can regulate that or even propose getting rid of it . btw - it helps pays for roads and road construsction
Always keep in mind , it's not your fault , it's not my fault , it's asphalt
h t h /s, Steve , Hawai'i
. . †rue Gary √ 19:15 hst •
We like to see coal and oil used in transporation ( stanley steamers , cars , trains , boats , ships and the like ) and not power plants . As for brain dead politicians ? You can handle that one for us :)
Beuna suerte /s, Steve
POLITICS " The political and commercial morals of the United States are not merely food for laughter, they are an entire banquet." - Mark Twain in Eruption a.k.a. Samuel Clements . He was a writer , Republicans . He wrote about France and came to Hawai'i once , in fact . . ...Aloha from Pahoa u s a
Frank , 7 pm hst • Sunday ( my ƒunday :)
GE ® ( Generous Electric ) is foreign owned ? i didn't know that √
i do know that ARCO ( Atlantic Richfield Corporation http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARCO ) , the largest producer of solar photovoltaic cells in the know universe , is American . Oil are coal are non-renewable and kill . Trees and humans are renewable resources and a good thing
i don't claim to know anything about Maine but we get our oil from Alaska here in Hawai'i ( not Canada ) , the 50th State and our propane from Lake Charles LA USA
Keep up the good works √ Fight acid rain coming from the midwest coal fired power plants . ...
h t h /s Steve
12.01.08 7 pm hst •
. .You are wrong . It has kicked in . The future is already here dude . Tell us you have never heard of T Boone Pickens . .. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/23/business/23wind.html?pagewanted=all US$Billions for wind power ? Ring a bell ?
We have a geothermal power plant quite literally in our backyard funded by none other than the guy who owns 1/2 of the State of Montana : Ted Turner ( CNN - HNN )
/s, Steve Dosh Pahoa HI 96778 usa
btw - post a picture , Mike . It's fairly simple to do and ƒree . This is a great newspaper
Sunday evening About 7 pm hst •
Why would he oppose it ? Oh , we all forgot * snap * Hydropower and wind really aren't free , huh ? We would bet they are cheaper and more environmentally friendly that what your executive branch might think of proposing after they've left
After all , NASA"s scientists are all washed up and wrong and C02 and green house gasses are not choking out the planet's breathing air , Acid rain really isn't killing all the trees on the west slopes of your mountains , making your ponds sterile in the process and causing the sea levels to rise through global warming . NO this isn;t really happening right , Honorable Governor ? The glaciers really are not melting in Greenland like PBS shows us on TV nightly ? Let's deny science and all factual data to the contrary once again and stick our heads in the sand like emus http://climate.nasa.gov/ Republicans
Thank goodness we sentient humans stopped using chlorofluorocarbons ( CFCs - spray cans ) when we did and the ozone hole over the south pole is getting smaller ( it finally is :) . Unfortunately the Australians still have the highest skin cancer rates in the known universe . h t h Ω Dr. Dosh
12.01.08 6:15 pm
. ...One might reasonably expect that your A G would be on top of all this . Fire him or her is (s)he isn't . That's their job √
Full disclosure means just what it says , full disclosure . Just look at Herman Kane , Billery's husband , and Clarence Thomas . They disclosed everything , right ?
That's a lot of dough , ≠US$250M , and not just chump change
How much does a years' worth of snow plowing generally cost in Maine ?
I'd guess ≠ US$50M
In the U S federal government we had whistleblowers' protection clauses , ombudsmen , and inspectors general to handle this stuff . They do a good job . It's a necessary function , Republicans . Greed exists in government , also , not just Houston , Enron® stock holders
We ain't saying anyone is guilty , taking payoffs , brides , or just playing dumb but in this economy the baker most assuredly needs the dough
Crimes of ommission are just as serious as crimes of comission
/s, Dr. Dosh and taxpayer ( not in ME :)
Ai , ai , ai 12.01.06 22:30
Q : What do you throw to a drowning lawyer ?
A : Her partners ?
Don't even get me started . i worked in DC for > 7 years . It would almost be funny if it wasn't so true
Crooked lawyers must be quite popular in prison one might imagine , almost as popular as policewomen and the guards . Can't do the time don't do the crime , Queenie . Have fun playing cards in jail . Pay her fine now , Michael . That's the least you can do to help the poor people she swindled
/s, Steve Dosh , former ombudsman for a federal agency
Excellent shot √
Go Red , White & Blue !
Amber Waterman does good photography, also . ..
/s, Steve Dosh , old school Nikon ® Coolpix 950 user ( w/ 28 mm lens , too :)
. .Friday night 10 pm
This is an excellent editorial worthy of further reflection by all reading it
It points to the many difficulties of growing older , especially if you are alone and have no family and few friends . It also points to the difficulties of you younger folk who may be working yet who may be single or divorced , with children , all stressed out , and with no one to choke ( just a joke ! )
The least likely to say they had trouble paying bills were those age 60 and over, at 17 percent . We señors don't worry or fear much too much because we have scaled back expectations and simply take things as they come . We've seen it all , too . We just can't remember it
When i was younger , many of our yuppie friends ( young urban professionals ) were putting off having kids because they couldn't afford them . HHmmm . Didn't stop us . My wifey ( RIP ) and i had four . We managed to retire here to Hawai'i with no air conditioning or heating bills . My sister only had one though . ....
Others of us thought that money surely made the world go 'round
It doesn't ( it sure helps though - HAhHahah ! )
Love and understanding make the world go around
How do you even afford heating oil up they'ya ?
Aloha from Pahoa /s, Steve
. .Friday night 10 pm
This is an excellent editorial worthy of further reflection by all reading it
It points to the many difficulties of growing older , especially if you are alone and have no family and few friends . It also points to the difficulties of you younger folk who may be working yet who may be single or divorced , with children , all stressed out , and with no one to choke ( just a joke ! )
The least likely to say they had trouble paying bills were those age 60 and over, at 17 percent . We señors don't worry or fear much too much because we have scaled back expectations and simply take things as they come . We've seen it all , too . We just can't remember it
When i was younger , many of our yuppie friends ( young urban professionals ) were putting off having kids because they couldn't afford them . HHmmm . Didn't stop us . My wifey ( RIP ) and i had four . We managed to retire here to Hawai'i with no air conditioning or heating bills . My sister only had one though . ....
Others of us thought that money surely made the world go 'round
It doesn't ( it sure helps though - HAhHahah ! )
Love and understanding make the world go around
How do you even afford heating oil up they'ya ?
Aloha from Pahoa /s, Steve
12.01.06 21:30
" There is, as many Mainers know, gold and gems in them thar hills. " In commercial quantitites ? HAhHAahahHAh ! Bob Frost had something to say about all that in his poem entitled New Hampshire . " I met a traveler from Arkansas who boasted of his state as beautiful for diamonds and apples . "Diamonds and apples in commercial quantities ? " I asked him , on my guard . "Oh, yes," he answered , off his. The time was evening in the Pullman. "I see the porter's made your bed," I told him. . ....
As for fraud and deceit , here also --> http://www.khon2.com/news/local/story/Kauai-man-sentenced-to-10-years-fo... <--- on the ' friendly ' island of Kau'ai
Great newpaper √ Good editing , too /s, Steve
. .l o l , Stig √ Thursday ≠ 5:15 pm Hawai'ian time
A lot of ppl who's relatives came through Ellis Island had their names mis-spelt [sic.]
i knew this one old Nørsk guy who's name was Sam Ting . How did that happen , one might ask ?
Well , in 1 9 2 1 , the guy in front of him in that immigration line's name was Ullie Olsen , just like him
So when my friend stepped up on the podium and the Ellis Island Customs and Immigrations agent asked him what his name was he replied, " Sam Ting ! " ( i.e., ' same thing ' )
i know . It's way homer . You'll get it on the way home
That was also a g r o a n a h *<;) /s, Steve
all , 12.01.06 5 pm
. .I've Googled® myself before and always get the Dept Of Sanitation and Health ( DOSH ) in Thailand or some such place
When i was in charge of y2k for a fed govt. agency ( not that one ) they also was an internet cop . y2k worked out okay . i had 'em set a computer clock forward to 11/31/99 and click over to y2k . The world did not implode
When the feds raid your place or place of emeployment they take hard drives and figure out what you were up to , faily easily i might add . i've had people thrown in jail for embezzlement overseas who we caught red handed . They usually get 5 - 7 years
A good creative use for an other Google ® feature is in tracking convicted sex offenders through a sex offendor registry ( S O R ) . http://sexoffenders.ehawaii.gov/sexoffender/search.html Here in Hawai'i they are pinpointed on a Google ® map . Don't think all of them are men , either , although one in five women in the U S A will be sexually assaulted at some time in their lifetime
Getting back to this article , and given what happened in Norway , Europe last year ( 69 kids murdered by an ultra-rightist dressed as a cop ) , this is an apporpriate use of ƒree Google ® resources in the great State of Maine , also
h t h , Steve Dosh and ohana , Pahoa HI 96778 u s a
All , Weds. 17:40 hst
. .Forgot to mention . One of the bestest things about this newspaper are the pictures ! World class . Serious . Thanks again José Leva and many other ( Russ , et. al. ) /s, Steve , for your readers
Jan 04, 2012 10:35 am
The Maine Heritage Policy Center, a conservative advocacy group, has fired the political reporter for its fledgling news organization after his online comments showed support for white supremacist causes. Lance Dutson, . . ...
Jan 04, 2012 12:03 pm
AUGUSTA — Between 2003 and 2010, the state paid almost $235 million to private organizations run by legislative leaders or the spouses of high-level state officials. But because of a loophole in state law, not one penny of that spending was disclosed to the public in ethics filings.. .. .
Bob ? 12.01.02 9 pm in Hawai'i
" I am all ears , " Ross Perot had something to contribute . " Unsafe at amy speed , " Ralph Nadar had something to contribute , too . Libertarian Harry Browne contributed
People see through Republicans like a glass of water
What the Republican party needs is backbone and not wishy - washy ƒish who simply go with the current . Don't get me wrong . i like fish . The flounder is my favorite fish . Why ? Because even a flounder can choose sides
HHAhahAHhahah ! /s, Steve Dosh
Yes √ 12.01.02 20:48
" Mainers showed resounding support for that belief in November when they rejected a legislative attempt to outlaw Election Day voter registration."
We do not believe is a National ID either . This is not France where people are presumed guilty until proven innocent . Our younger citizens do not posess photo ID's or drivers' licences but they are quite legal citizens ( at least my kids are :)
Democracy isn't cheap , efficient , easy nor free . Dictatorships are quite efficient and co$t saving institutions . How has North Korea exosted for all these years ? ( rhetorical question )
" It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried." -- Sir Winston Churchill British politician (1874 - 1965) and 1/2 American ( by birth - his Mom was from these U S A :) h t h , /s, Steve Dosh
Jon ? 12.01.02 8:30 pm
Wrong forum • Please contact the Human Resources Department at 207-333-6601 ext 1416 or 1414 or e-mail to dgrimmig@ci.auburn.me.us or cmumau@ci.auburn.me.us
They obey the same laws as your policemen and women
Report 'em √ Post a picture
h t h /s, Steve Dosh , Hawai'i
~ Happy New Year - all - Auburn Public Service Employees Unionized , Tenured or not ~
, ...Ayuh √ 20:20 hst Monday
Q ; Who's up? Who's down? Who goofed? Who made the mistake of saying something reasonable but contrary to the party platform and now must be crucified for it? l o l :) A ; The Donald ?
Q ; Does any of this give you faith that voters are truly selecting the best candidate, either for the country or for their party? A ; No
The best candidate is the guy doing the job right now , along with his b e a u t i f u l wifey Michelle and darling kids Sasha and Melia . He's a family man . They don't complain , they don't talk nasty or L O U D , they are honest , caring , in good shape fighting childhood obesity and still on their first marriage . They attend church , have restored the economy to something resembling a balance and so on and so forth
Too bad they are still having to clean up after the elephants after these productive and , ( dare we say ) , very uneventful four years
Hope y'all enjoyed a - g r e a t - vacation , too , President and First Lady Barack Hussein Obama . Enjoy a safe and pleasant trip home . You earned it . Happy 2 0 1 2 , too , the Chinese year of the tiger
/s, Steve Dosh , Hawai'i
( and we thought this was about Republicans :)
12.01.02 8 pm
Whelp ,
Bringing elephants to ME for personal use is a bit like bringing Huskies and Malamutes and other shaggy dogs to HI . People do it . We call it animal cruelty here . Humans ( like elephants ) possess long memories , too , yet they , [ the pachyderms ] , do not wear shoes or Bean ® boots against the cold weather . Try llamas or something of that nature
Being an animal lover myself , i'd also check with the York ME zoo first before attempting this venture to see if they have room for a secondhand elephant . They have a white Bengal tiger there . http://www.yorkzoo.com/animallist.htm We have one also . Ours' is named Namasté http://www.hilozoo.com/ . It means " Welcome " in Bangladesh . He's white also ( very rare ) . Is this particular elephant Indian or African - American ? Has (s)he ever seen -40ºF ? Oil freezes at that temperature they'ya in ME ( think : sterno ® :)
Bad idea
Re-read the recent NPR exposé on Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus first . They are located in Florida . Look through the pictures also
We are in Hawai'i . Some things go together naturally . Elephants and Maine aren't on that list . It may be okay in OK , doc. ...
. ...Thanks Gordon 11.12.30 18:30
As if we care what Stephen Forbes , the Capitalist Tool says :)
1. Correct √
2. Hawai'i ranks 49th . We still do business here http://www.wingshawaii.com is a good one
3. Even if China did hold most US debt that's fine . No one wants their Yuan ( the official communist currency ) . Any one want ¥en , Euros , or Renabi , too ?
4. This is w e i r d . We'd move back to ME if this be the case . Maine has an excellent health care system rivaling systems in Europe and Canada
5. Move to Canada . They buy electricity from the NE grid . Remember that HUGE ice storm two years ago ? Yeah . Move to la Canada ( not you Gordon :) . b t w , How many Canadian Dollar$ you have ? Dolar is Spanish . It means pain , Dolores
~ Happy New Year 2 0 1 2 the Year of the Tiger ~
Stay warm y'all /s, Steve
'ey , 11.12.30 2:30 pm
You guys and girls are the best . . ... in Central Maine n e way . You are . Sure beats the Auburn based Twin City Times . To have a newspaper of such a high caliber in such a small metropolitan area such as L / A is to be lauded and applauded by all readers and viewers alike . The L S J ® is kinda' like the glue that holds the area together .
Imagine a Central Maine without you ?
Alo'ha from Pahoa
newsworthy http://www.apec2011.gov/
. .. .ƒunny :) 2 pm hawai'i time
No , i wasn't borned here
a·lit·er·ate/āˈlitərit/
Adjective:
Unwilling to read, although able to do so.
Noun:
An aliterate person.
Tune in to Garrison Keillor from Hawai'i New Years' Eve
Alo'ha from Pahoa u s a
. .HahHahah Al ! 11.12.29 4:40 pm
Donkeys! We are the Donkeys! It's the Republicans who put the ' mock ' in Democracy!
These are pretty sad these days if all they can put forward are some rabid hockey moms from AK and MN and other retreads from MA and TX . Jesse Ventura next , possibly ?
Rick Perry still amazes everyone . Here's an other no count dumb TX Governor who has just suffered the worst wildfires & drought in his state - ever - running for President . This Republican logic leads one to believe that if ME gets covered with a glacier your Governor will leave for DC , too . Who tends the home fires in TX these days ? In fact , i do not know . I couldn't even tell anyone who their Senators are or if they are Democrats or Republicans . About all i know about TX is Enron ® [ It puts Hon . Susan Collins in a whole new light , too . Why is she not in the race ? :]
Let's talk about the heights and depths of hypocracy , hubris , and irresponsibility again , Newt . Good show
~ Happy New Years 2 0 1 2 ~ everyone , /s, Steve
~ lol ~ & † y v m , Scott Thursday still 11.12.28 20:43 hst •
'ey , we are an aliterate bunch :)
SsSsHhh - Air Force Two is at Hilo airport ( The backup 7 4 7 . Please don't tell n e one . It really is ref : http://whitehouse.gov1.info/blog/blog_post/agenda-hawaii.html ) Some comments have been edited for length , punctuation , and spelling with toungue firmly placed in cheek √ Out with the old , in with the new 2 0 1 2 *<;Q~ /s, Steve
Froma , 11.12.28 19:50 hst
. . a-yuh . .
†hey certainly aren't going to or staying in Maine . The population of Maine has been steady at about 1,250,000 people for ≠ 1 0 0 years . Check the statistics someone then ask , " Why ?"
/s a former http://www.brookings.org employee ( serious - on Massachusetts Ave , DC , right next to the Metropolitain Club, Dupont Circle )
Steve Dosh
Cal , 11.12.28 7:38 pm
Can you even find Guatemala on the map ? Some of us have lived there and fought the interminable drug war , the one where 25,000 Mexicans got killed during 2 0 1 1 ( so far )
No one cares what you say and you embarrass our collective intelligence
Cutting Cal a priority for 2012 , LSJ ® √
† y v m , Steve
Richard , 11.12.28 7:30 pm Hawai'ian time
Your premise is wrong , " Liberals lack leadership "
How's liƒe in the townships ¿ On the grid ?
Aloha from Pahoa u s a http://whitehouse.gov1.info/blog/blog_post/agenda-hawaii.html
Dr. Dosh and ohana ~ Happy New Year 2 0 1 2 ~
. .Right , Dan :)
er. .we used to refer to the leƒt as ' radicals ' and the right as ' reactionaries .' Subtle difference
The beauty of our ' 100& legal now ' Obamacare is that one can complain about it and benefit from it at the same time √
That said , the tea partiers can now have their cake and eat it , too
Aloha from the birthstate of our President who is vactioning here with his lovely wife Michelle , and their two daughters daughters Sasha and Melia . This is the first President to have little kids in the White House since J F K . Happy New Year 2 0 1 2
Nice editorial , Rex 11.12.26 7:45 pm √
Red ( communist ) China has no E P A . The latest . .hmm. .shall we say . . Kyoto Accords that were just agreed upon earlier this month excludes the communist Chinese from the list of developing countries , too , so they can no longer get away with emitting vast amounts of CO2 in to the atmosphere like they have up until now . Their coal is a soft , brown ( dirty ) coal that they use in their power plants , i believe . Bejing is like Mexico City . People walk around with masks over their faces and can not even see the sun some days for all the smog and air pollution
Acid rain ? Yes . It exists . It's why your ME ponds are sterile on the slopes of your mountains and the western sides are all barren ( the trees are dead or dying ) . Go take a look
b t w - It's what you can not see in the air that will harm you ( CO2 and ** what was stated above ^^ ) . That black soot one sees from diesel engines is really not at issue
Kudos to this newspaper for the excellent and balanced coverage it gives to many complicated subjects such as this every day of the week , 24 x 7 x 365 :) Here's to a Happy and Prosperous New Year 2 0 1 2
/s, Steve Dosh , Hawai'i
. ....†hat's horrible 11.12.26 7 pm Hawai'ian time
Pray for the families , friends , and other survivors
Big crashes here , too , in Hawai'i
We helped a family just yesterday with small children who got hit on a blind corner on the Po'o'hi'ki Road ( Isaac Hale State Park )
This Saturday is New Years . Pay heed and be careful
/s, Steve and ohana , home for the holidays http://whitehouse.gov1.info/blog/blog_post/agenda-hawaii.html
. .Hmm. .Peru ? Mexico ?
i guess we simply remember when ( whilst my wifey and the mother of my four kids was still alive ) enjoying a Felize Navidad in Belize while living in Guatemala
We'd take a bus clear across the country ( sometimes stopped by banditos ) and enjoy time on one of the Lime Cayos ( Keys ) with ' Excusiones Spross ' out of Guatemla City
Aloha . .
" The developments were a clear win for Obama. The payroll tax cut was the centerpiece of his three-month campaign-style drive for jobs legislation that seems to have contributed to an uptick in his poll numbers — and taken a toll on those of congressional Republicans." Also , "In the end House Republicans felt like they were reenacting the Alamo, with no reinforcements and our friends shooting at us," said Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas. h e h √ Remember the Maine , too
Keep in mind that we have a government of the people , by the people and for the people and the avg. IQ of the people is 1 0 0 , by definition . h t h *<:)
All , 11.12.22 17:17 Hawai'ian time
Very touching . ... So many memories . In fact, i used to believe in the hereafter . Now i just wonder what i am here aƒter *<;Q~ Melé Kalikimaka from Hawai'i It's not too late --> http://www.emailsanta.com/ <-- /s, Santa Steve and Ohana *<;Q~
Mahalo Lindsay & Drew 11.12. 22 10:10 am Hawai'i time
Here , too ,
" Anonymous donors pay for $2K worth of holiday layaway accounts at Kauai's [ Hawai'i ] Kmart store "
• THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
• First Posted: December 22, 2011 - 2:29 pm
• cite : http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/8ff4397f5dcb4c6ab10f7576ea001445/H...
. ..O M G , it's endemic . It's a epidemic . The Christmas spirit is in our blood ! Mercy me ! Mercy mild ! Attention K-Mart shoppers !
*<;Q~ HO ho0o H0HOº• It's not too late †o write Santa , Virginia --> http://emailsanta.com/ <--
. ... Thursday 10 am Hawai'i time
They may very well yet , Claire , if they don't change that election finance law they passed in year 2 0 0 2 called the BCRA " The Congress passed the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA), also called the McCain. ." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campaign_finance_reform_in_the_United_State...
" Putrid ," l o l ! We like that √ P - U ey ! You stink ! Go home to your mothers all you Congresspeople ! Here : C O A L 4 U this Christmas ! •
Melé Kalikimaka *<;Q~ Santa smokin ' http://www.despair.com/occupythenorthpoletshirt.html <-- not necessarily and endorsement
. .Whoa , 11.12.22 09:40 am - ish
That's quite an editorial √ How low can they go ? We shall see . Gingrich was the one who shut down government in a " bold move " towards unilateralism . i trust him about as far as i can throw him and his wives √
Many of us see our U . S . Congress ( and most politicians ) simply , and as cynical , sarcastic , mostly male ( some she-male ) old coo†s of the baby boom generation ( full disclosure - i happen to belong to this generation : not all the other stuƒƒ though )
The most cynical and conniving politician i ever crossed passed with 30 years Federal work was Dick Armey of TX ( R ) whilst i was workng for the Brookings Institute in 1985 - 86 in DC http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Armey . Here was a guy who came in on the platform that he was going to ' do his business ,' in one term and then leave . Pure B S . b t w - Is he gone yet ?
Parenthetically , the nicest and fairest guy was Sen. Paul Simon IL ( D ) . He was the one who wore a bow tie ( and not of the Garfunkle duet ) . The Democratic Mormon from NV Harry Reid follows in his footsteps almost literally . They worked closely together on the Hill and in Africa where i met them both on the way to Nelson Mandela's inaguration . There's an other generational hero
" Out with the old , in with the new ," says ƒather time
Melé Kalikimaka y'all *<;Q~ http://www.noradsanta.org/en/index.html Only 1 day & 11 hrs to go by my watch . ..
Merry Christmas Joe , 11.12.21 Hannukah . . 4:30 pm
Hmm . .. let's see : American religions : Inca , Mayans, Aztecs , and Toltecs , Tao , Hindu , Shinto , Natavist , Pagan , Wiccan , Agnostic , Athiest , Mormons , Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints ( same thing ) , 7th day , Baptists , Pentacostalists , Episcopalians , Catholics , Muslims , Jewish , Indians of non - Hindu faiths , i . e. , Penobscots, Mic-mac , Passmoquoddy , and other native tribes. .
Then there are the people who worship money , drugs , alcohol , tobbaco and firearms . .but i digress . .
What are you again , Joe ? *<;Q~ /s, Santa Steve and ohana , Melé Kalikimaka
. ßbBRrr. . http://www.esrl.noaa.gov/gmd/obop/spo/livecamera.html Moved the workshops to the South Pole this past year . No northern lights . n e more
Abby ? 11.2.21 4:20 pm - ish hst •
Believe it . He said it . He's your Governor . Non-felons can - always - initiate impeachment proceedings . Hook up with the Occupy people in your nearest city > 30,000 inhabitants and get that many signatures :) http://www.sunjournal.com/news/state/2011/11/20/occupymaine-diverse-grou...
Melé Kalikmaka from Hawai'i • Santa Steve *<;Q~
b t w - Occupy was the word of 2 0 1 1
Todos , 11.12.21. 4:04 pm - ish hst •
†oday is Haunnukah , a celebration of life and lights •
After all , it - w a s - a good report
O 'ja 'la people learn more about our latest immigrants and Alo'ha from Pahoa , Dr. Dosh and ohana *<;Q~
( btw - http://www.noradsanta.org/en/index.html Won't be long now kids , about two days )
Alan , 11.12.19 22:50 hst • ~ Merry Christmas ~
No-one has ever accused me of being " the brightest light on the string , " yet one thing i have learned is that you get what you pay for in liƒe , no more , no less . Children are our future [ education ] and many people like being served by a medical system that works well [ health ] . L/A's live-ability was ranked ≠ #8 in the nation in here just the other day by a fine article citing widely accepted national statistics [ health - education ] by the AARP and reported by the LSJ® . One can always vote with their feet , Alan . Cross the border over to New Hamster [ sic.] or la Canada [ sic.] and try out their hospitals and school systems . Report back √
Live free and long & prosper
Alo'ha from Pahoa , Dr. Steve Dosh and friends in the medical and education professions http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sicko <- good movie *<:)
Mark , 11.12.19 22:22 hst *
Dumb question : " From whom and where do your receive your health care ? "
/s Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i • http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/
~ Merry Christmas ~
†hanks Diane 11.12.19 22:10 hst •
. .O u c h • ßbrrr . .. People wonder - w h y - the US ranks 37th in world health indices after # 35 Dominica & # 36 Costa Rica ? Wonder no more everyone . Your Honorable Governor must seem rather heart-less to many of y'all they'ya √ http://www.pnhp.org/ows/index.php
~ Melé Kalikimaka to all hard working hourly wage earners , all EMS , nurses , doctors , police , fire , snow plowers , truck drivers , electricians , garbage removers , sanitary landfill workers , and to all unionized state personnel and other unionized workers located in Maine ~
We have a saying here , " To receive Alo'ha one must - g i v e - Alo'ha " /s, the Steve Dosh ohana , Pahoa HI 96778 usa ( for the 99% :)
.uh uh . We are not surprised David √ 11.12.19 10 pm - ish
The guy should just be quiet and go home for Christmas with all his feloow republican obstuctionist buddies . We just say , " Go ." The republicans sure do put the " mock " in democracy . Power corrupts , and absolute power corrupts absolutely , said Lord Acton . Resign
On a different and more helpful and hopeful note , Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the US was ready to help the North Korean people and create lasting security on the Korean peninsula. Kim Jong-il died on Saturday of a heart attack , communist state media said
Another evil despot g o n e √
Welcome home , troops . A grateful nation thanks you all , women and men , for your dedicated service http://vhv-vetshelpingvets.com/ Aloha from Pahoa and Melé Kalikimaka *<;)
Nice , 11.12.19 9:40 pm hst •
" A billion here, a billion there, pretty soon it adds up to real money. " attributed to Senator Everett Dirksen , US politician (1896 - 1969)
~ Merry Christmas Maine ~ http://ibew1253.org/JATC.htm
The Dosh family *<;Q~
.Thanks Stig , 11.12.17 4 :20 hst •
Yeah . We took a defensive driving course with the US Dept of State in VA once . That was some fun , dude ! ...and we've also never considered our car to simply be an extension of the living room with all attendant accoutrements , gadgets , gizmos , La - Z - Boy recliners , back seat massagers ( HAHah - e.g, the * new * 2012 Hyundai Genesis :) , and other - u n n e c e s s a r y - distractions . Buy an RV for those purposes amd keep on truckin'
Just a suggestion . Aloha from Pahoa *<;Q~ Santa Steve ƒun --> http://www.noradsanta.org/en/index.html <-- Nice sled √
Thanks Al, 11.12.17 4:15 pm
" Shut up and drive , " makes good pretty good sense to many of us , also √ We believe statistics will prove us correct in our thinking , also . Parenthetically , car crashes are - the - major cause of death for 1 6 year olds in these US of A , cell phones or not
Here in Hawai'i it is our law that one must pull to the side of the road and - s t o p - in order to receive or make a cellular phone call
We had Onstar® in our Buick ® ten years ago and got rid of it . Haven't missed it one unit
Just for ƒun ( and recognizing some previous comments ) , there are some pretty dumb laws still on the books though , i. e., Augusta . To stroll down the street playing a violin is against the law . e.g., http://www.dumblaws.com/laws/united-states/maine Melé Kalikimaka , /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana
Dave , 11.12.17 4 pm hst •
Mahalo, er . ..thanks for your thoughtful letter
So , the question is — if the Occupy folks are doing pretty much like our Founding Fathers, why are they being persecuted?
A: Because they can ? There some real curmudgeons in your great State . Here , also
Melé Kalikimaka , Mainers . ~ '†is the season to be jolly ~
Further fine LSJ® background reading materials available here --> http://www.sunjournal.com/news/state/2011/11/20/occupymaine-diverse-grou... <--
Aloha from Pahoa , Steve and ohana
. . ..Mark , 11.12.15 17:53 hst Thursday
We did . . g o e l s e w h e r e http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Log_Cabin_Republicans
Here's a ƒunny . You know how we have a government of capitalism ? The Chinese have a government by communism • Q: Do you know what the Russians have ? A: Government by alcoholism . ...
/s Dr. Steve Dosh , Bates '78 , GWU '85 & PWU '99 *<;Q~ Melé Kalikimaka , dudicles . Keep the ƒai†h . ..
. ...Gordon and Hon. Gov ? 11.12.15 5:40 pm hst , Thursday
Leave the line alone . You have a fine health care system . One of the best , in fact . As a nation we are 36th worldwide when it comes to providing adequate and affordable health care to our citizens . Hmm .. .Rationing is like deciding who will have children and who will not . That's China , my friends . If we lived in some parts of New England or New York we , the Dosh ƒamily , would probably go up to Canada for treatments . Remember , " Give peace a chance ? " Okay , then , give Obamacare a chance http://www.pnhp.org/ /s, Dr. Dosh & ohana , Hawai'i , us of a & Melé Kalikimaka •
. .Cal-vin Coolidge ( R ) ? 11.12.15 5:20 pm
" I think the American people know his record is the worst we've seen since Herbert Hoover . [ R ] " Whelp . . . ..if President Barack Hussein Obama ( D ) is a Herbert Hoover ( R ) than that most certainly makes GWBush a Warren Harding ( R ) . .HAhahhoho00øº *<;Q~
Those who forget their own political party's history are doomed to repeat it
{ LSJ ® ? Stop carrying this guy . He's dumb , uninformed , and offensive . Try to get someone from this paper also located in Florida : http://www.ocala.com/section/opinion ]
Keep up the good works !
/s , your loyal readers
. .All, 11.12.15 5 pm
The ever-devolving G O P . Whadabout Newt Romney [ sic. ] ?
There is no Grand Old Party . They are a collection of selfish , womanizing , homophobic bozo's ( present company excluded , guys and girls :)
Let's not forget the shrill , hockey mom-ish women , also , with their false senses of pride and entitlement
The kind of Republicans we like are Ron Reagan jr, and Cheney's daughter , Mary . At lest they are honest , forthright , and unwavering in their convictions
The G O P acts like a ƒish ( or a squid - no backbone ) when it acts at all . It just goes with the current . Compassionate conservatists do not exist . A rising tide does not lift all boats , Mr. Stockman and you know it . No one would ever accuse the Bush family or Dan Quayle of being compassionate now would they ? It's a non sequitur ( non sequence ) or an oxymoron . The rats are jumping ship but the sinking vessle will pull them all down to wallow and drown in their own self pity
Q: What is that sucking sound again , Ross Perot ?
A: We are all ears /s, Steve Dosh , Hawai'i *<;Q
. . ... In fact , access to adequate health care is a basic and - u n d e n i a b l e - human right . At least it is in Canada and every o t h e r industrialized nation
About all one can try to say to Republicans who can't listen and who can not raise taxes , Ms. Graham , is , try to hike medicare premiums instead . Your parents , in - laws and grandparents and grandkids will be moving in with you next under that plan . Those of you who have not watched Mike Moore's movie " Sicko , " need to .
About the last thing we need in the White House is an other former TX governor . Does anyone reading this really want the health care , police , EMS , Enron ® , immigration , and state government systems Rick Perry has in his state ? A : ______________
Of course not . They have a snow plow there . We've seen it . And to quote Jeff Foxworthy , " What does a Texas tornado and an Alabama divorce have in common ? " A ; " Someone's gonna' lose a trailer ." Just one Santa's opinion *<;Q~ kids - We've moved the workshop to the Sole Pole this century | http://www.esrl.noaa.gov/gmd/obop/spo/livecamera.html
Hire a vet ~ Please make doubly sure the homeless in your state have somewhere to go this season and something to eat and be joyful for ~ http://vhv-vetshelpingvets.com/
. . Right , David , 11.12.13 5:30 pm
The medical system is the same . We have the best and the worst in the known universe . These are free enterpise , capitalistic , and profit motivated systems we are talking about . Forrest Gump is instructive in these regards
It's gets murkier when you talk about a place like Haiti , a former ƒrench colony and the armpit of our western hemisphere
Do we give them assistance because they are still dying from cholera from an earthquake years ago or do we stop because they can not raise their own condition above that of any other basket case 4th world entity ?
You tell us . ...
~ Do pray for those less fortunate this Christmas season ~ http://fukushimaupdates.wordpress.com/category/japan-relief/
/s, Dr. Dosh FSO ( ret . )
. .We understand m S†ig. .er Jason :) , We do .
Most people do not celebrate a Christ-mass , Christ , Allah , Mohummed or Yaweh ( our Western Islamic , Jewish , and Christian Gods )
- M o s t - people are some variation of Buddist in this world ( Shinto , Confuscious , Hindu , Tao , you name it :) . Billions
Let there be light ( and maybe some more ~ heat ~ ) and peace on earth and goodwill towards all men and women of fai†h
Melé Kalikimaka <3 /s, Steve Dosh , Pahoa u s a 96778
Santa is on his way kids --> http://www.noradsanta.org/en/index.html <---
Steve , 11.12.13 5 pm hst •
Some answers , 1 ) Democracy will and must survive . It's a love affaire and one can not imagine where it is likely to go better except right here on Earth , 2 ) Enron ® ? There have been prosecutions and people have been put in jail ( Bernie Madoff comes to mind as does Bush's BS bailout - Bear Stearn ). Mind you , Steve , former Atty General Ashcroft hasn't been censured for approving waterboarding . 3 ) It's true . Apple ® has been valued at more than Exxon ® . That doesn't seem right , either [ R I P Steve Jobs ;] The business of America is simply . .business . 4 ) The 99% are simply in hibernation , Steve http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2011/10/occupy_wall_street_global_prot.... We'll be back in the Spring in the same ≠ 8 0 countries worldwide and every U S city >30,000 inhabitants . b t w - " Occupy was the - word - of 2011
Happy New Year 2 0 1 2
/s, a credit union member and supporter *<;)
all , 11.12.13 4:35 pm
Don't kid yourselves . As the world's only remaining superpower we remain a relatively - easy - target and we have many enemies ; North Korea , Cuba , Yemen , autocracies , theocracies , dictators , God fearing and Godless societies , and any given despot ( i .e., non - democratic kingdoms )
Luckily , a reigning Queen and her monarchy remain our friend ( the British Commonwealth :) . Me thinks that it helps that Winston Churchill's mom was American much as our Presidnet's dad was Nigerian
" Democracy is the worst form of government that has been tried in this world of sin and woe , ( parphrasing Churchill ) , except for every other form of government ."
Dictators , fascists , despots , and communists are certainly more efficient governments
Which would you choose ? h t h , Dr. Dosh
b t w - We give the Deocratic Peoples Republic of Korea ( DPRK or PRK ) substantial food aid . They are broke and perpetually starving . South Korea gives us Hyundais , Kias and Samsung phones
Rex , 11.12.13 16:20 hst
You are correct √ Learn a living or earn a living . That's what i tell my kids . Decide to decide and choose to choose . We are all the victims of our choices
You do not know how prescient your insightful comments are . Take Bates for instance . It stands the dubious distinction of being if not the - most - expensive small & liberal , liberal arts school in the U S A ( Middlebury ? Bennington ? ) and it is located right in your city on Colege Ave.
The esteemed Presdient Hansen recently quit after a somewhat truncated tenure . Why ? We alumni do not know Ω http://www.bates.edu/president/bates-college-presidents/
We all believe college presidents are suppose to work on endowments and fund raising , for the most part . We are left to conjecture . ...
i do not think i could afford to send my kids to Bates , presuming they would even be accepted . In defense of one of my three alma maters , Bates doesn't require the S A T . i was accepted there because i made boomerangs that truly came back ( in high school physics ) and would fly at night with a light so i could photograph them
It helped that my folks could afford the place , too
Hopefully some one from Bates will comment on this most excellent editorial . It's relevance is undisputed
Marcus ? Jill ? Dean Reese ? Dean Sylvester ? Press office ?
/s, Steve Dosh '78 , Melé Kalikimaka
Thanks Terry , !1.12.11 17:11 pm hst
. .. Have to laugh . How much does it cost to take a Japanese - Somalian - American hack from Portland to Belgrade ?
Last time i took a taxi in DC it was driven by a very happy and content former Somalian doctor . An immigrant . i just so happened to be working in the http://www.itcdc.com International Trade Center DC as Security Floor Warden for the 2nd largest US Federal office building . ...on 9.11
b t w - i am inquiring about a taxi from Portland , Oregon to Belgrade , MT 59714 . We live in Hawai'i . We don't expect you to know . It's merely a rhetorical question
Now , if you were in a taxi in Mogadishu . .er. .we won't go there . ...
Melé Kalikimaka , Steve and family :)
Thanks †ony , 11.12.12 5 pm hst •
What we say here in the North Pacific ( 20' north of the equator :) is , " In order to receive alo'ha one must give alo'ha ." You can quote us on that √ Melé Kalikimaka . /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana Pahoa HI 96778 usa
†hanks Steve , 11.12.11 4:44 pm
It's all too easy to say , " Close the door behind you when you come in , " isn't it ?
Hannukah falls on the 21 st this year . Jesus was a Jew and all Western religions worship the same one God , call him Yaweh or Allah . ( O'ja'la - God willing , in Somalian , a handy expression to learn and know :) Yes , we do live in a polyglot ( many languages including ƒrench , Spanish , Greek Ω ) society and always have in these very U S of A . Religious freedom is what just about everyone comes here for and it's gauranteed . None here presumes to know anything about God other than God is good and God is love . Love love . Hate intolerance
You have a - b e a u t i f u l - Kora temple dedicated to these ideals right they'ya in Lewiston ME, the last stop on the old Greyhound bus lines from Atlanta, GA
Don't be afraid to get involved in your community http://www.korashriners.org/
Melé Kalikimaka from Hawai'i •
The Steve Dosh ohana
. .l o l m
L / A , of all places 11.12.12 16:16 hst • Hohh0hoøº•
The expression , " Shut up and drive , " comes to mind
We had OnStar® years ago ( when my wifey was still living )
Hated it
To say a number like " Two , " one had to say " Shoe , " or Lisa Davis would simply not understand . My wife would swear at the thing and hit it with her first ( whilst i was driving ( , etc . No end of aggravation
Then thet went digital so we dropped it like a bad habit
Write a letter instead or , alt : C h r i s t m a s cards <3
Steve and ohana *<;Q~ http://emailsanta.com/naughty_nice.asp
~ †hink and drive this holiday season ~ Arrive alive ~
l o l √ 11.12.11 19:11 hst •
Rich Lowry doesn't have a clue about what is wrong
That's why Barack Hussein Obama is President and he isn't :)
Just one man's opinion /s, Steve Dosh http://www.whitehouse.gov/issues
. . 7 pm Sunday , here in Hawai'i •
Whoever wins , we can be fairly sure that Mark is somewhere looking down on us all and laughing . R I P , Mr. Paradis . Judging by the ferocity and fervor of these comments , something tells me that you are in a better place , especially with a name like Paradis
At least people are running for mayor and there's always write - ins
People get elected via write - in . They really do
Tuesday already , huh ? http://www.detroitmi.gov/MayorsOffice/tabid/123/Default.aspx
Detroit had a famous N B A basketball player basically - v o l u n t e e r - for that job last round
h t h & ßuena suerté , Steve Dosh , Pahoa 96778 u s a
Mainerz 11.12.11 7 pm Hawai'i time •
. .o k a y . .
1 ) Yet , you've got to have someone in mind to replace her ( who's running ? )
2 ) Consider señority . On what committees is she the ranking Republican member ?
3 ) Hon. Sen Collins : Is she ranking member on anything ? ( she is : Govt. Oversight Committee , me thinks :)
Don't go throwing the baby out with the Bath-water ( no pun intended . They , the two , did miss the boat on U S G contracts for new Navy vessles for ME and money under Bush II to repair rusting bridges and infrastructure :)
Our U S Senator ( one of 'em : Dan Akaka ) is retiring this year
Dan Inoye , theother one, has w i c k e d señority . He is the Chair of the most powerful Senate Committee right now : Appropriations . The V P Joe Biden is President of the US Senate and always retains tie breaking authority ( 50 - 50 States + 1 , him or her )
Tread lightly & Aloha from Pahoa , Melé Kalikimaka *<;Q~ /s, Steve Dosh ( 7 years in DC )
All , 11.12.11 6 pm Hawai'i
i used to help run elections with the U S Peace Corps ( overseas ) and with the U S Dept of State \ the U N ( election observers , like Jimmy Carter in Guatemala , 1 9 8 8 )
" Campaign manager Michael Dumas said he would be at the polls Tuesday representing Paradis . "
^^ That's - r e a l - dedication ^^
Everyone concerned should remain confident that proper procedures will be followed and it will all go okay . These are the U S of A , after all
Such a shame , though
We all feel really badly for everyone involved , especially at this time of year .. /s, the Steve Dosh F S O ( ret.) ohana , Hawai'i
Editorial board 11.12.10 6 pm
Nice analysis √ Per usual
" It’s a simple matter of guaranteeing financial literacy in the pursuit of higher education ." We used to define functional illeterates as those who could not balance a checkbook . These days ? It probably has something to do with the internet :)
Thanks to all four committee members for their commitment to your children and your community
In an administration that is supposed to be all about local control and states’ rights , losing the grip on Maine’s right to control lake levels for wildlife and recreation in an important tourism region is a dismal and disappointing failure . Abbrogation of responsibility , that's what it is √ Duck and run for cover . C Y A , etc .
It will probably be a long , cold winter . Hope the pipes don't burst under Loystone [ sic. ] streets , again • Mahalo , Steve Dosh *<;)
. . Guys ? 11.12.10 5:30 pm
. ...and the Hon. Sen. Collins ? How'd she vote √
Republicans' inaction
\/oting ' present ' is the same as ' nolo contendere ' in my book . Some people never did really learn the lesson of Katrina : no sense of urgency ( we won't mention any names )
h t h ( hope thie helps ) /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i •
We are simply part of the 9 9 % , Gents http://www.boston.com/yourtown/boston/downtown/gallery/occupy_boston_pro... ( now in hibernation @ Walden Pond *<:)
Reginald ,
Whelp , email the mayor or your governor :) http://www.auburnmaine.org/
Sorry , we have no plows where i live
It seems like the first storm of the season might be a test run for your crews .
Take Connecticut for instance .. ( same storm )
Just a suggestion . /s, Steve Dosh , Hawai'i •
. .omg , that's horrible 11.12.09 5 pm hst •
Our hearts go out to his family and survivors during this season . ....
Crap cancer . i lost my wife to cancer several years ago . What a loss to the community , also . Very sad
/s, a loyal reader . . ....);>*
. . Friday 5 pm ≠
" Poliquin’s continued comparison of single-family housing and multifamily housing is wrong and is misleading Maine people. "
That certainly makes sense to us . Huh , former council Robert Reed ? b t w - Post a picture . What was your solution again ¿ Travis Soule ? How much time did he get n e way • We tend to forgive and quickly forget these things http://www.sunjournal.com/city/story/1043453
Melé Kailikimaka , Happy Kwanzaa , Happy Hannukah ( Season of lights - Jesus was a Jew ) , O'ja'la y'all have a Merry Christmas and do pray for those less fortunate than you this season . Stay warm . Help the homeless , too . Invite them to your place for dinner . We do *<;Q~
. .During the spring time, before the snow had fully melted , we'd go look for the Vets. , right after winter . We'd drive in the driveway , listen for dogs or other animals howling or meowing , then poceed slowly to the door . We'd look for footsteps aound the house in the snow or other signs of recent life , smoke from the chimney , wood pile , etc. If there were no lights or a TV on we'd knock . These guys keep guns . Often Vets. have pets , too . Okay , no pets . We'd try to get in or at least talk with someone . " Hello ?!" Many vets die in their sleep in the cold in ME over your cold winters . It's good if they haven't thawed out yet √
If the place was locked and the pet was friendly we'd still try to go in
Pets need to eat , too , during the winter , also
You'd be surprised what you'd find with many of these old guys places
It's now m/f , our armed services , and they do not care if one is GLBT . This is good •
God bless our veterans and others who have served during this ~ holiday season ~
Welcome home http://vhv-vetshelpingvets.com/
h t h , Steve Dosh , Hawai'i 11.12.09 4:34 pm
Mary , 12.11.08 3:35 pm hst •
This could have e a s i l y been entitled " Four Reasons Why Maine Isn't Ohio " http://motherjones.com/politics/2011/11/ohio-kasich-wisconsin-scott-walk...
Have you ever visited a user of your services ?
A: Yes ____ No: ____ ?
h t h Ω Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i , former Togus employee
. All, 11.12.07 Pearl Harbor Day
. .Thanks for that illuminating editorial
If we , as a society , could stop smoking we'd solve about 1 / 2 our problems . The other ≠ 1 \ 2 can be attributed to diabetes ( i'm simplifying greatly here ) . No one know what causes cancer , yet . Just don't stress out , y'all . Cancer is simply ' cells gone wild .'
" The bottom five include Alabama, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and, in last place, Mississippi. Texas and Florida aren't much better, ranking 44th and 34th, respectively. " Fried foods ? Pork ¿ Redneck liƒestyle ? ' Ey , i ain't got nothin' against rednecks , slednecks ( it's just a J O K E :)
The state we happen to live in - my family - has the most favorable longevity rate ( Japanese - Americans walk a lot to stay fit and live the longest of any ethnic group in these U S of A ) , and the highest use of crystal meth ( ice ) of any , rivaling MO and AK
Go figger /s, Steve Dosh
Cal ? 11.12.07 15:45 hst •
No . Did you hang out your flag today to respect the many - m a n y - people who died during WW II especially at Pearl Harbor ? They paid the ultimate price for the ideals we all ( even you ) proudly proclaim . They are the brave fighting men and women of all races , creeds , colors , and religions ; yellow , white , black , brown , olive and red skinned & code talkers
Only one in eight WW II era vets are still alive today
Stay in Flori-duh Cal , please . Better yet ? Learn something http://www.goforbroke.org/ †oday
/s, Steve Dosh
btw - You do not know what marriage is ? Look it up on line . You might be surprised what you read . . ... Go ahead . We D.A.R.E. you to *<;Q~
New , 6 pm in Hawai'i 11.12.06
Figures don't lie . Liars go figure . Right or wrong , it's a starting point for discussion
" Mainers pay $1.6 million a month to insure these childless adults, or close to $89 per person each month, which is a pretty reasonable cost for medical coverage. " In fact , it is - very - resonable . You are correct LSJ ® √
Do we know who these people are , everyone ? They are seniors ( your parents and grandparents ) . Does anyone really want to pull the rug from beneath their grandmother or mom ?
In the spirit of the season , Melé Kalikimaka , Steve Dosh :)
Thanks Andie 11.12.05. 7 pm hst
. .i wonder why the last one ( Ms. Hanson ) cut out so quickly . She certainly didn't last very long
i hope this one brings the web cam back to WRJR er WRBC 91.5 fm , 10,000 watts of towering - P O W E R - HAhhahahhah /s, a former RJR dj , Steve Dosh http://wrbcradio.com/home/ <-- not necessarily an endorsement
Rick, 11.12.05 7 pm hst •
Ya' gotta' ask your self - w h y - she isn't running for GOP Presidential candidate instead of all those other bozo's , huh ? Even Lieberman ( CT Independant ) would be better
Dec 02, 2011 12:18 pm WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says Congress should pass a payroll tax cut before their end-of-the year break, and he's raising the possibility that "we can all spend Christmas here together."
^^ Our President lives there .^^ DC
Doesn't bother us in the - l e a s t - if we call it the Black House . Parliment did a funk song about it years ago called " Chocolate City ," years ago .
Hope Mc Govern recovers . He's from " The Peace Garden " state and proud of it
Mélé Kalikimaka • /s, Steve Dosh and ohana
. .Hahahah Jane , 11.12.05 6 pm
You column reminds us of that quote from Dan Akroyd to Jane Curtin on S N L that we will not repeat here ( Google ® it ;) . It's ƒunny
" Lawrence Summers, former president of Harvard, recently claimed that average Americans are smarter than they used to be. "
Hmm . The average I Q of everyone in these US of A is 100 , by - d e f i n i t i o n - , Larry .
See ?
Batesies are * smarter * than former Harvard Presidents
Pursue your dreams , all students and scholars
The future is your's . It belongs to you http://articles.boston.com/2011-12-04/news/30474887_1_eviction-free-spee...
/s, Dr Dosh , BA Bates , MA GWU , Phd. PWU *<:Q~
Jay , 11.12.04 17:15
This is the very type of letter we - L o v e - to read . It makes perfect sen$e √ T y v m for writing it *<:)
The Great State of Maine may be in for a rude awakening this winter during the - big - snowstorm when you guys and girls all call in sick , huh ? Can you see any one - any single individual : name him or her - from the Excutive Branch ( the Governonr's office ) plowing and sanding roads , fixing power lines , responding ( like the Police , Fire , Toll collectors ,and EMS do ,24 x 7 ), or patiently and politely receiving the money ( the tolls ) that pays their salaries ?
No , we don't see it happening either
Learn the lessons from CT very quickly , Executive Branch , C E O of ME . VerRrrry quickly . It just happened the other day with their electric company . Freak snowstorm , etc . Alien-nation . BBbrRr . You are alienating the vast population and your electorate . ....
Aloha from Pahoa , /s, Steve Dosh of the 99% http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/
. .HhhMm m m. . 11.12.04 5pm
A very wise man ( E.F. Schumacher - Small is Beautiful , 1978 ) once stated , " Any third rate engineer can make something more complicated , it takes a ƒirst rate engineer to make it simple again ."
On that note , more iPads ® , homeschooling , and charter schools , Auburn !
New schools are always good idea if warranted and the demand is there . Demand . ME's population has hovered around 1,250,000 for ≠ 1 0 0 years now . Check the census data . Your children leave and do not come back . Why ? [ Crappy infrastructure ? ]
Back to the schools . Pipes rust , electrical and emergency notification systems fall out of date and don't work properly , people find out the fire extinquisher doesn't work only when then they turn it upside down and try to use it , and other code violations abound in these older buildings . Rats ? Asbestos ? Handicap access ?
In fact , we subscribe to the Forrest Gump theory of life and learning ; It's not what you got , it's how you use it
You don't know what you got . .until you stick your finger in it
ßuena suerté , Elliott ,/s, Dr. Dosh , Bates '78
. . Right , Doug √ 11.12.04 5 pm - ish
On the federal level , that recent bipartisan election finance law re-write under Bush and the Republican controlled Congress and Supreme Court ought to be eliminated , also . It permits foreign governments like China , Albania , or - a n y o n e - to finance ( buy ) U S politicians . It really does !
Gee , and one can only wonder how much the undemocratic Saudi's and all the other non - elected brutal kingdoms ( read : Bahrain , Egypt and Albania ) are pumping into the bankrupt Enron ® , Bush , Houston , TX dynasties now . ...
ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bipartisan_Campaign_Reform_Act
/s, Steve Dosh , Hawai'i , We happily remain in the 99% *<:)
Thanks Brent , for offering your partisan political perspective on this Sunday
Many may agree , many may not . Personally , i am not from your State but perhaps i can offer a different perspective
" 150 people are now newly employed in Lewiston. . . . a closed paper mill was reopening, creating hundreds of new jobs . A Swedish health care company announced it was moving to Maine [ n.b., Sweden , ME ?) to create 100 new jobs . A Maine aircraft business announced it expects to increase employment by 60 % ( n.b., 4 + 6 = 10 √ ). A ship modeler announced up to 100 new jobs in Brunswick. " Hundreds √
Have you , or your Honorable Governor been following what just happened in Ohio , during this last election cycle ? To recap , ( R ) John Kasich came to office stating he would create jobs and immediately fired 50,000 State employees . During this most recent plebiscite the electorate soundly defeated his concerted efforts at State Union busting . Just the other day , Kasich opened Ohio’s State Parks to fracking while oil and gas industry gave him the most gonations of any ohio politician . http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2011/11/14/367772/kasich-oil-gas-most-o...
You can't make these facts up . Seems to us like the GOP has it's head in the sand
Mélé Ka'li'ki'ma'ka ,/s, Dr. Dosh , from the birthstate of the President of the U S and the Medal of Honor winning Chairman of the U S Senate Appropriations Committee ( clue - his name is Dan :)
Take heed √ We are the 99%
. .Good editorial , Rex 4 pm hst Sunday
No , don't be afraid we are only scratching the surface . Witness Wally World and the " Missing and Endangered " postings near every service desk in every Wal-Mart ® in the nation . The first part of solving a problem is realizing that there is a problem . Abuse takes many forms in many different places . According to www.rainn.org/get-information/statistics/sexual-assault-victims
1 out of every 6 American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime
What might be considered a normal upbringing in Mogadishu , Somalia would most certainly qualify as child abuse in these very U S of A . The United States of Mexico are getting that way , also . In Guatemala farmers take their kids out of school to pick coffee every spring for 6 weeks
We've learned that if you can keep in girl in school through the sixth grade she will have ≠ 5 kids . 7th ? ≠ 4 kids . 8th ? ≠ 3 children or fewer . This is - why - we stress girl's and distance ( radio ) education in our development work with http://www.usaid.gov
In Hawai'i , the local police and state child protective services will effectively kidnap abused babies at 4 am if and when it is recognized and documented by.. .doctors and nurses and then place them in foster homes
If you or anyone you know has been abused please call you local Sexual Assualt Support Services hotline 24 x 7 @ http://www.sassmm.org. Hotline: 1.800.871.7741 / 1.800.822.5999 and report it . It's a felony <3 Melé Ka'li'ki'ma'ka , /s , Dr. Dosh and ohana
. . [ Gee , she writes for the Washington Post ? Hahahhah ! ;]
Welcome to the 21st century , Ruth
Glad to hear that Ruth Ginsburg didn't want to hear that case you mentioned . Ever heard the expression , " Stix and stones may break my bones . .?"
Gr8 day in the morning
/s, Steve
†ime for another ƒunny --> http://www.engrish.com <---
. . ..ƒunny , Froma , 11.12.02 22:30 hst •
It seems as if the Republicans only want to interfere with health when it has to do with abortion ( a quintessential Womens' issue , Newt . Guys have no say on what a Woman does with her own body ) , stem cell research ( o m g - cloning prehistoric dinosaurs next ! ) or worldwide contraceptive distribution and use
Abstinence , Laura Bush ? Doesn't work . You might have taught your daughters to abstain from drinking , underage with secret service agents ƒirst √
b t w - Stay out of our bedrooms , Herman Cain , Sarah Palin and Michelle Bachman
Yesterday was World AIDS Day . People do not realize that countries like South Africa and Brazil had so many of their citizens perishing from this epedemic that they simply said , " Screw you ," to the big drug companies and simply began making and distributing their own National anti-retro-viral drugs to mitigate this disaster
That's why one just doesn't hear that much about it any more
People are living
Thanks God and Melé Kalikimaka from Hawai'i , /s, Dr. Dosh , widower , and ohana ( my wife survived breast cancer for ≠ 7 years :)
Tom , 11.12.02 10 : 10 pm ish hst •
" Illegal immigrants form a large part of the population of several prisons "? Where ? They get deported almost immediately back to Mexico where ≠ 25,000 civilians were killed last year . i can't speak for the rather porous border with Canada ( or New Hampshire :) , the most peaceful National border in the history of forever . You are simply being xenophobic in a reactionary manner like Alabamans . They have the toughest immigration laws right now . Fact
. .uh . i used to do counter narcotics work for a certain agency ( not that one ) in Guatemala for the U S G in my official capacity as a Counselor in the Foreign Service for ≠ four years . Only got shot at once . The demand is here . Believe you me , drugs , alcohol , and firearms are a - far - greater problem than illegal immigrants and put many , m a n y more people behind bars and six feet under than what you describe
We tend to agree with President Bush . i.e., http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comprehensive_Immigration_Reform_Act_of_2007
and would support further legislation along those lines
/s, Dr. Steve Dosh FSO ( ret.)
. .We agree wholeheartedly with your comments Judy :) 10 pm Hawai'i time 11.12.03
Let's see , Lewiston is enjoying a lower crime rate than any other city in Maine ? It's one of the best small cities in the US of A ? Well , my understanding is that that the Somali - American community does not drink liquor . Isn't it against their religion ? [ rhetorical question :] Strict Muslims will cut off your hand if they catch you stealing , but , o'ja'la , not here , just in Bahrain and other repressive undemocratic kingdoms
Some of us are old enough to remember when Lewiston had more bars per block than any other city in these US of A excepting Elmont , NY , home of the Belmont Stakes ( horse racing :) . i drink . Got no problem with it
We'd venture to quess that with exception of the Mic - Mac, Passamoquoddy , Penobscot , and Abenaki reading this ( and with all due respect ) , every one - else - here decended from immigrants . It seems that many want to close the door behind them now that they are here . That's hypocracy
No . It's not in our American heritage . Sorry . In fact , it's antithetical to who we are , a country made up of immigrants
h t h , Steve Dosh and ohana Melé Kalikimaka • \/ote √
. .That E Z to answer , former councilman Reed
It's cause their newspaper s t i n k s on that side of the river , i . e. , http://www.twincitytimes.com/
h t h /s, Steve Dosh *<;-Q~ Ho ho HO 0 o O º*
. .11.12.02 9 :40 pm - ish
Speaking of Bath. .that was a nice little city we also visited last summer . .all the yarn shops , book stores, the Patten library ( super kewlsie ) and other stuff like B I W and the Maine Maritime Museum :) ref: http://www.phippsburghistorical.com/ Bridgton's got a lot going for it , also , with a brand spanking new hospital , summer concerts and a library that offer live jazz , free wi-fi and tables and chairs to sit at outside whilst enjoying all this under a oak canopy http://deertreestheatre.org/ You guys need to get out more HAhHAHahahHAhah ! er Ho ho hoH0oHo* *<:-Q~ /s, Santa smokin'
. .11.12.02 11:11 am - ish ". .The cynics will never relent . In time , however , reality will outrun the ill will and myth." Nice , Rex *
We , in my family , happen to speak several languages where cynicism and sarcasm do not even exist . One can not B S in these languages . There are only ≠ 60,000 people that speak some of them . They are tonal languages . Get the inflection wrong ? You say the wrong word e . g . , na , ni , nå , né , nü are all different words with very different meanings , like the Esquimoix and their many , many names for * snow * and ice and the northern lights
In Lewiston your Muslim Somalian - American community says ' O'ja'la ' for the Saudi , ' En'sha'llah .' It means the same thing , " God willing , " and you can quote us on that . Allah is God , like Ya'weh is God to the Jews and we Christians just say God or Je'sus , Em'man'u'el , or Christ ( i am presuming most reading this are , in fact Christians and not Wiccan , agnotic or athiest :)
In this season of light , Kwanzaa , forgivenens , reconciliation , and repentance , no matter what color your skin is , be it black , brown , white , yellow , red , or olive ( to Hindus and other Eastern religions not mentioned above like Buddists ) , we retain much hope in our children for the coming years
. .. That , Charlie Brown , Linus , and Lucy , is what Christ's Mass means to many of us . Melé Kalikimaka from HI *<:-Q~ Dr. Dosh and ohana http://emailsanta.com/naughty_nice.asp <- a saƒe site •
. .umm. . 11.12.01 noon ref : http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/
We really don't believe they have staked a claim to any thing , any where or are homesteading , per sé . Ideology : yes . Demogogy : no . Tent cities have been around since ho-bo days as have the homeless . " Occupy " has proven that they have adequate support among Police , Fire , and EMS & Nursing unions , ( think about that the next time you visit CMCC & St. Mary's :) , and many other professionals like librarians and most State workers . My guess is that they love the mayor of the other L \ A for his even handedness
It's not about , money , sweepsstakes , or even sirloin steaks
It is not about race or sex or GLBT Muslime-Christian-Jew vs. other religions but it is non - violent and all about equality and fairness
It's not about politics . " Occupy " rejects politicians as shallow
No , it's not about anarchy . We aren't ƒrench
" Occupy " is about our children and grandchildren , the future , Viet Nam , Iraq , and *.stan war vets ( M \ F ) , good jobs , housewives and house husbands -- everyone who is not the 1% that control 27% of the US wealth
We are the parents who volunteer for stuff
We are also idealists witout illusions , and if you don't get it ?
A: You don't get it
Look at this way , time will certainly tell
This groudswell is in 8 0 countries worldwide and every city >30,000 inhabitants in these U S of A
We care for less fortunate . We are the 99% :) http://www.voanews.com/policy/editorials/World-AIDS-Day-2011-134832603.html
Per usual , LSJ ® makes good points • If you don't stand for something , you'll fall for anything <3 Thanks again for the soapbox , Rex
. ....11.12.01 11:22 am http://www.aidsquilt.org/
In the ten or so years i was stationed , posted , and worked in Washington , DC , the most poignant memorial i ever witnessed was the AIDS Quilt on the National Mall , and /s, Steve Dosh , from Hawai'i u s a 96778 , contributed to this report
. . . . 11.30.11 5 pm Hawai'ian time
[ full discosure - i used to work with a Mike Rancourt at the Warehouse restaurant . We were waitrons along w/ Jerry Bouchet :]
“The city is going to pot with that welfare," Rancourt said. "Immigration is out of hand; it's too much.”
Raise your hand if you are not a decendant of immigrants
The problem with quouting , Bonnie , is the double entendrés ( and i must admit , i know about enough ƒrench to get my face slapped :)
On a completly different subject , until this morning on N P R i didn't realize that that famous basketball player actually - volunteered - to be mayor of Detroit
We need more heros like him •
/s Dr. Dosh http:/www.peacecorps.gov ( retired )
~ Remember the needy this season ~ http://fukushimaupdates.wordpress.com/category/japan-relief/
. ...That's kewlsie √ 11.30.11 4:40 pm
Conga - rats
Q : Y'all know aht you get when you cross a Shi-zu with a Poodle , right ?
A : Think about it a sec . ...
*<;-Q~ <-- Santa , smoking http://www.noradsanta.org/
. .Hmm Neil,
Our relatives used to raise , kill and sell mink , blue fox , beaver , and other critters . We own and use a rabitt fur hat direct from Red China . It's warm . Out here in HI ' smoke meat ,' is quite popular ( along with ' shave ice ' ;) , yet , i wouldn't eat it . One never knows . Me-ow . GgGrr. .u f f
Some guy sell reindeer hot dogs on the corner ( you can't make this up ). There are non - stop flights from HI to AK
Tabanak , Jaque
Perhaps la Canada is still buying ? How about Oregon , home of the http://www.ou.edu Beavers , the best college football team in the nation ? h t h /s, Steve Dosh 96778
. .l o l , Lar √ 11.28.11 22:22 hst•
. .Perhaps the most appropriate and authoritative venue to peruse our President's past , current , and future plans as C E O of America is here http://www.whitehouse.gov/
Mind you , we could be wrong . After all , he may be receiving secret plans from Maertians through the fillings in his teeth • /s, Dr.Dosh , HI 96778 us of a ~ Happy Holidays ~
Doug ? 11.28.11 10 pm
Justice is blind . b t w - did you testify as a character witness for the plaintiff or the defendant ?
The wheels of justice grind slowly but they grind ever so f i n e l y , Rev . Take Ollie North for instance . He was tried by a jury of his peers and deemed very guilty
This raises the corollary question , " Have you ever been called for or have you ever served on a jury in Maine ? " Felons can not . Neither can they vote
In these very U S of A one is deemed innocent until proven quilty in a court of law beyond a shadow of doubt . i do not know if your judges are elected or appointed ( not that it matters :)
Here , look up your many friends , neighbors , and relatives on this ME government site : http://sor.informe.org/cgi-bin/sor/step1.pl
h t h ( hope this helps ) <3 Love love , /s, Dr. Dosh , HI 96778
. .11.28.11 21:35
uh , Rich ? You just found this out ? Attitude of gratitude ? 'ßout time <3 Better late than never . ...
Q : Guess what the captone is . A : G e n e r o s i t y /s, Dr. Dosh , HI
. .11.28.11 9:35 pm
Health is relative and relevant •
It's been our experience that we have the best and worst here in these U S of A , in both heath and education ; Slippery Rock University , Arkansas and MIT and CALETCH , Johns Hopkins University Hospital MD and your local public health service provider to the local Passamoquoddy , Pemigewasett , or Penobscot tribes where addictive behavior personality disorders can be a problem ( drugs, tobacco , and alchohol :) . Here in Hawai'i also
The business of America is business . Both medical and educational service providers need to make money or die , even Bates College
There are no easy answers . Feigning ignor-ance is not bliss . Childhood obesity is a national problem . Twinkie Twins ? Another burger w/ fries and a Diet Coke ® n e one ¿ Nature or nurture ? http://www.letsmove.gov/
h t h <3 /s, dr. dosh , bates '78
. . l o l 11.28.11 14:20 HST •
... .ƒunny , though
1 / 2 way between la Canada and New Hamster [ sic . ]
Shop 'till i drop , hunny - buns
Alo'ha from Pahoa • HI 96778 u s of a
Steve Dosh and ohana :) http://emailsanta.com/naughty_nice.asp
^^ We - Do - believe in Santa Claus ^^
Cal ? 11.27.11 6 pm
Persistence + hard work was replaced by greed & envy under the dumbo Bush and deadeye Dick Cheney regime
We are currently in the process of replacing those core Republican values with the audacity of hope and chenge that all of us can believe in
Are you still part of the problem or are you part of our solution ?
/s Dr. Dsoh , Hawai'i •
Cal ? 11.27.11 6 pm
Persistence + hard work was replaced by greed & envy under the dumbo Bush and deadeye Dick Cheney regime
We are currently in the process of replacing those core Republican values with the audacity of hope and chenge that all of us can believe in
Are you still part of the problem or are you part of our solution ?
/s Dr. Dsoh , Hawai'i •
. . 11.27.11 We are baffled . Coy dogs ? Wolves ? Pit Bulls ?
What's with the sudden love for animals that kill small children and livestock and carry disease ? Feral •
Give me a gun for a wild turkey for †hanksgiving every time http://www.bostoncentral.com/events/thanksgiving-day-old-sturbridge-vill...
Steve Dosh <3
Thanks , Roland . You pose some valid questions
Take a look at - any - Republican Presidential candidate's platform . You will not find " jobs " or " job creation " mentioned in a single one any where . Go take a look , someone
You - will - find shrill statemenents about , " Government is too big " ( Reagan ovesaw the largest federal government buildup ever ), " We must reinstate family values " ( Newt Gingrich ? Be real . Nobody here divorced their wifey to marry their Sec'y . It's so 50's ) , " We must balance the budget ," ( Bill Clinton was the last President to sustain a balanced budget ) " There's more . . .. but let's put the whole Bush - Cheney " Great Mancession " aside for the moment
The party of the rich , mostly white , in tolerant and hypocritical fat cats has no heart and no following except for several sarcastic cynics on ' shout radio . '
Congress ? Republicans merely stop agreements from happening in their tracks , impead any and all progress toward sensible solutions , just say " No ," and have no original ideas whatsoever
Y'all realize that soft spoken Harry Reid of NV is a Mormon ( LDS ) just like Mitt Romney , right ? But Harry is Democrat and posseses more relevant experiece on the Federal level than Mitt
From my perspective they cancel each other out because religion doesn't matter anyway
Character does , Herman Cain
We'd much rather see Joe Lieberman of CT or Susan Collins ME run than you . No one has ever accused tham of sexual harassment . Alas , they have no T V show like Sarah Palin . And Michell Bachman ? Give us a big break . We'd rather see the former pro wrestler Jesse Ventura Governer of your state MN in the race than you , hun
The emperor has no clothes , Republicans
You can be pretty sure our childrens' Occupy Wall st. movement is aimed squarely at Bush's B S bail out ( Bear - Stearns , for those who do not know or refuse to remember when and what that was all about )
Thanks again , Roland /s, Steve Dosh h t h ∞
Froma ? Alabama is a failure 11.25.11
It reminds us of the old Neil Young song about that state having ' one wheel in the ditch .' About all i know about the place is that one county has a municpal debt the equivlent to the debt of a small South American country , i . e . " Jefferson County, Alabama, filed the biggest U.S. municipal bankruptcy [ ever ] after an agreement among elected officials and investors to refinance $3.1 billion in sewer bonds fell apart. " ref http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-11-09/alabama-s-jefferson-county-file...
It's a real shame and national embarassment . It just goes to show that hatred , dissent , intolerance , and continual bigotry goes nowhere , fast , and costs a lot more than just bad feelings about non - unionzed Guatemalan immigrants ( Soy chapin . Feliz dia de los pavos :) , former sharecroppers and natives . What goes around comes around
Mainers note ; TX , AL , and MS rank at the bottom of almost all Census based socio - economic indicators ( as if you didn;t know ) and Hailey Barbour got un-elected as Governor of MS this past round . He was some sort of Republican ' point of light ' and a contendor for higher office , of a sort
/s, Steve Dosh
. . 11.25.11 " . ....this noteworthy nod from AARP is deserved . "
That's just great !
Healthy diversity includes us old folk , too , and with C M M C and St. Mary's close by the A A R P designation is well deserved and pretty much self - evident ( all nay sayers aside for the moment ) . Quick . Fix up Kennedy Park , You said Loystone, right , and not Auburn ?
Athens GA - of course - is home to U Ga and the B-52's and Portsmouth , Hew Hamster [ sic. ] puts on such a good first night every New Year's eve with the church spire lit all purple , ice sculptures , and stuff
Be proud , you are in good company , and proclaim it loud : L / A's really okay ( LSJ ® helps a lot :)
Happy Food Appreciation weekend , Steve Dosh
. .11.23.11 7 pm
That's a tragic story • P T S D is real http://vhv-vetshelpingvets.com/
God please bless and protect all the fighting women and men ( and their ƒamilies ) coming back from Iraq for Christmas this holiday season
/s, Dr. Dosh and ohana
. .Hmmm. . 11.22.11 2 pm
In England they are trying to churches for shelter ( n.b., > 80 countries and in - e v e r y - U S city > 30,000 ] http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/ Gracias A Dios Thank Allah we are not in Cairo Eshallah and Ojala . Maybe the Muslim community in Loystone . ..
Go the distance . Build it they will come . There are no easy answers during this , Food Appreciation Week . There is a youth hostel in Bethel ( serious ) . Cheap digs & hot showers . Mobile homes ? http://www.cruiseamerica.com ¿
There's camping out in State and Federal Park lands . That's legal . In Bangor ( get this ) the hobo's used to camp out down at the railroad tracks during hte Great Depression . They did . It was , quite literally , the end of the line . The Grand Trunk railroad line
People will bring food and offer shelter , just watch :)
/s Dr. Dosh , Pahoa HI 96778 usa & stay warm
Hmmm , 11.21.11 13:13 hst
Just because you aren't Union , Executives
Does any one reading this remember the trickle down theory and the ' rising tide raises all boats ' espoused by David Stockman under President Reagan ? How about the Viet Nam domino theory ? Some of us do . They were all wrong . Groupthink . Stockman renounced all his voodoo economic theories . He really did
We support the greater 99 % , including unions workers like those you deride who stand to lose their pensions , retirement investments , and health benefits . Police , Fire and EMS are Unionized in Maine right ? Teachers , professors and road plowers , also , maybe ? Hoew about the electric company CMP ?
When will your madness stop ? If you do not get it , you most certainly do not get it • http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/ MSEA represents Maine more than just you two
btw - What just happened in Ohio during this past election ? Wiki it if you are blissfully unaware √ ( voters soundly defeated these type imnitiatives ) You do not represent Wisconsin , either , thank goodness
Who , in their right mind , still wants to privatize Social Security ? That was a Bush II proposal . It happened right before the great Bush - Cheney recession started up . Remember ? Yeah , we do
You can fool some of the people some of the time , all of the people some of the time , but politicians cannot fool all the people all the time . We ain't as dumb as we look
Please do nothing . Please act like the Federal Budget Super - Committee . We like that . Republicans' inaction .
btw - We ( my family ) does not live in Maine . We voted with our feet a long , long time ago
Happy Food Appreciation week everyone <3 /s, the Steve Dosh ohana
[ †hanks for soap box , LSJ ® :]
. .haAHHAhAhAhah 11.21.11 draƒted 19:35
Well , Jonathan , are you listening ?
Chéz Dení ? We love it • http://www.dennys.com Who owns that franchise n e way ? Former Jimmy ¿ Perhaps iHop ® or DQ ® can be enticed in , also , to that area ( no oun intended Lindsey :) . Maybe Leon Lloyd Bean ® can deem it fit to open an outlet store ? Remy's ® ? ( b t w - The aforementioned establishments all do not serve liquor or support gambling :)
Phyliss Diller once quipped ( true story ) , " I've had my face lifted so many times i am going to have to have body lowered next time , Fang . "
It's a long row to hoe . Get started . We notice some old Grand Trunk ( GT ) line railroad tracks . Use them to your advantage e.g., http://www.mainenarrowgauge.org/ or alt : http://www.gorhamnewhampshire.com/ as a terminus . There's lot's of US Federal stimulus money for these sorts of touristy endeavours /s , a railfan in Hawai'i ( you know me :) http://www.amtrak40th.com/
Thanks for the pix , too , LSJ ® photographers <3
. .Jennifer , we agree . 11.21.11 19:00 hst
Let same sex couples adopt √ Single people with adequate income , also . Why not ? Love love . Some one please try and tell us all that homosexuals and singles are not every bit as loving , caring , and responsible as heterosexual couples . Go ahead , and we'll show you ≠ 5 7 heterosexual couples who - must - legally give up their children for adoption because of their obsessive , compulsive & addictive personality behavior disorders , including violence here in America
Abortion is the quintessential womens' issue and should not be decided by a quorum of old guys in the US Congress . Choose to choose when you vote , ladies . If you were to be raped by your brother and made pregnant you would make the correct decision and it would not haveinvolve a coat hanger in a back alley during this , the 21 st century . b t w - there is a " morning after " pill that works quite well . It's from France . 1 in 6 women has been the victim of abuse in these US of A
Adoption is such a perfect choice for many who decide to not give birth , can not give birth , and who want to take of abused children to give them a better chance in liƒe , and as an antidote to the crack , ice , hillybilly heroin , liquor and other epidemics that sweep this fine country every so often bankrupting families and detroying communities
It all boils down to this for me . Many countries export children and young women . ... almost as an industry . Do we want to be like that ? A : No , of course not . Be †hankful we live where we do
Amer-asian kids are especially cute
Happy food appreciation week /s, Dr. Dosh , widower and father of four , HI
. .All , 11.21.11
. .There's really no excuse for salmonella . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salmonella . Glad the Maine Health Department caught this one in time √ Government serve a purpose . Many just didn't like those Ohio eco-terrorists coming over several summers ago telling Mainers what to do . .er. .we are not from Maine :)
" A division of Minnesota-based Land O' Lakes announced earlier this month it is taking over DeCoster's Maine egg farms. "
what goes around comes around , huh , editorial staff ? Hold them to a higher standard than . .. ...salmonella
We have a hen here in HI . She's a New Hampshire ( like a Rhode Island Red ) and gives us an egg every day of the week . She gave us two today ( serious ! ) and sleeps on top of the car on the roof rack in the garage . Most of our eggs ( and milk , apples , lettuce , potatos ) are imported from the U S mainland . Everything cost about 1\3 more . Milk is $5.09 / gal ( cheap price ) , gas is up to $4.27 again
Happy Food Appriciation Week , Sincerely , Steve and Larry , Becky , Rob & Drew Dosh
. ....Right Rich √ 11.21.11
Reagan had Dick Stockman for the so called " vodoo economic " theories ( called that by the ƒirst President ßush ) . Stockman renouced all his economics . He really did
We can't wait to see that high bar at next year's Olympics in London and who clears it . We'll bet right now that they jump at least 7 feet , Herman , female and males , be they black , white , brown , red or yellow http://www.london2012.com
Hey Birthers ? Just where was Herman Cain born ? See the hypocrisy of it all now ? Place of birth , color , or sex has no thing to do what so ever with suitability for President
• Character does • Ask Justice Thomas . Allegations of sexual harrassment have no place in - e i t h e r - office . Keep in mind now , one can resonably respect the office without respecting the individual , no matter who she or he is
We love our President , the first lady , Malia and Sasha & Aloha from Pahoa . Happy Food Appreciation Week /s, Dr. Dosh
Yet , some things just don't matter . Like †hanksgiving . In Canada :)
. ....Right Rich √ 11.21.11
Reagan had Dick Stockman for the so called " vodoo economic " theories ( called that by the ƒirst President ßush ) . Stockman renouced all his economics . He really did
We can't wait to see that high bar at next year's Olympics in London and who clears it . We'll bet right now that they jump at least 7 feet , Herman , female and males , be they black , white , brown , red or yellow http://www.london2012.com
Hey Birthers ? Just where was Herman Cain born ? See the hypocrisy of it all now ? Place of birth , color , or sex has no thing to do what so ever with suitability for President
• Character does • Ask Justice Thomas . Allegations of sexual harrassment have no place in - e i t h e r - office . Keep in mind now , one can resonably respect the office without respecting the individual , no matter who she or he is
We love our President , the first lady , Malia and Sasha & Aloha from Pahoa . Happy Food Appreciation Week /s, Dr. Dosh
Yet , some things just don't matter . Like †hanksgiving . In Canada :)
11.20.11 20:20 Hawai'i time & Thanks Douglas and the LSJ ® , Nice article and analysis
a) " Achieving a sense of community does appear to be a major goal of Occupy in Maine. " Disenfrachisement √
b) ' One of the campers said of police, “They can’t say it, but you can see from their faces that they’re on our side.” Yes they are . They know that - we - are all fighting for their rights , retirement , pensions and future health care , also . Many are unionized . Nurses , EMS , Firemen and women , and others , too
c) 'Library trustees later voted to allow them to stay, in recognition of their free-speech rights.' Librarians have been in this from the get go , from the very beginning . They were som eof the first people to embrace the movement two months ago . They aren't dumb
d) " They also think corporations shouldn’t be legally presumed to be people — as in the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2010 ruling striking down limits on corporate contributions to political campaigns. " Yup √ China can legally buy our politicians now . Maybe it's not a bad thing ? Hahahah . North Korea , Cuba , and Yemen buying U S politicians , also ? Libyan oil money ? We do not want to see that happen . Congressmen and women didn't consider this when they passed that law Ω
e) This movement is so important , ( much as the anti-war movement during the early 70's ) , that many people cannot fathom , embrace and accept it . It's in > 7 0 countries worldwide and every city in these U S of A > 30,000 people
ƒ) The emperor has no clothes , everyone
g) You ? Me ? We are all part of the 99% http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/
Watch Mike Moore's prescient films again for more clues to the mystery we are all presently solving through non - violent ways and means /s, Dr. Steve Dosh , Pahoa 96778 usa Occupy Hilo and stay * warm *<:)
. .Nice Evelyn , 11.20.11 2:30 pm Hawai'i time
b t w - It wasn't me . ... HahHAhah !
Maybe it was Casper the ƒriendly ghost ?
i used to work for Bob Brackett in Leeds making palletts , right near the river and the Kampground of America . He was always looking for wood lots . Good folk
/s, Dr. Steve Dosh , Hawai'i & Bates '78 :)
. .. .Yeah , they are , Kaitlyn √ 11.19.11 23:00 hst •
Everywhere - e l s e - in the world teachers and professors are paid as much as doctors and lawyers and held in similar high esteem and regard
To those who disagree , always remmember that you get what you pay for , no more , no less . Not only that but , " You think education is expensive ? Try ignorance. " -- J . C . Watts ( R ) OK - 1 9 9 9
There are teachers , then there are educators /s, Dr. Dosh , Bates '78 , GWU ' 86 & PWU '99
. . Cal ? You are suppose to provide answers , not more innane questions . We do not want to hear more about all the things you do not know anything about , especially foreign policy . Go back to school . Ignorance is not bliss . take a trip . Go overseas . Go to Mexico
Let the super committee republicans decide to not decide or choose to not choose . Sitting on one's thumbs doing nothing and just saying , " no ," is a choice , G O P members
We a c c e p t - the cuts to the bloated D O D ≠ 60 % of the U S federal budget . The Osprey is a dumb Marine airplane , akin to ejection seats in helicopters or screen doors in submarines . I hope no terrorist shoots a gun at the Osprey's H U G E propellors . It'll fall outta' the sky like a lead zeppelin
The favorite fish in Maine is a flouder . Ya' wanna' know why , republicans ? Because even a flouder can choose sides
As for Puerto Rico , dudicle , ¿ Estas Jari-can ? ¿ Hablaste ?
You see , - nosotros : we - all want Puerto Rico to be the 51 st State . If you can not walk the talk , silenta té . Stay in Fori-duh , then
A Dios and a hui ho from Hawai'i /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana 11.19.11
. .. .Good point • Kris . That's a similar point that Mike Moore drove home in his 2 0 0 4 movie , " Farehnheit 9/11 ," when he tried to find out if - a n y - U S Congressmen or women had children serving in Iraq . As i remember , one did
" I Ain't No Fortunate Son " -- CCR ( Creedance Clearwater Revival) during the Viet Nam war
At least they'll all be home for Christmas . God Bless "em all , male and female alike . We are the 99 % , e, all of you reading this . We really are . http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/ /s, Dr. Dosh
. ...Paul ? You know we don't believe in political jokes . We've seen too many e l e c t e d :)
btw - Write in Colin Powell ( or his son Mike - former FCC head ) on your Republican ticket for Presdient and the Hon . Suaan Collins for V P . Michelle Bachman finally finished writing her book . P h e w ! Took her long eoungh , \s, Steve Dosh
. ...We are all grateful , Lou • 11.19.11
†hanks for your thoughtful note
You know that tree on the Connecticut quarter ?
" The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants . It is its natural manure." -- Tom Jefferson ref : http://www.working-minds.com/TJquotes.htm
Non violent protest does encourage positive change . Peace Prize winners King , Carter , R. Menchu and our President Obama know this , also ( Ghandi never received one ! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nobel_Peace_Prize )
/s Steve Dosh , Returned Peace Corps Volunter , Micronesia '78 http://www.peacecorps.gov celebrating 5 0 years of non - violent & positive change http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/
Bob , 11.19.11 10 pm hst •
i dunno' . Our very human instincts say , "No. " When i see pit bulls we instinctvely think , " No ," also . Too many children ( > one ) have been mauled by these beasts . What are these dogs bred for ? Service animals ? Probably not
In Maine ( Bridgton any way ) one hears what they say are coy-dogs howling at night . Is it the female or the male of that feral species ? People also say it is the female cat that meows at night http://www.aspca.org needs help and there is a differnce between feral and wild
i am not anti - animal . The York Zoo has a rare white tiger like our Namaste here in Hilo , Hawai'i ( they do ) but neither run wild . Why people bring Huskies and Malamutes here to Hawai'i i'll never undertand . There ought to be a law against having big , furry animals in this climate . They suffer greatly
Wolves ?
Aren't there plenty other species available to hunt your Black and Brown bear with they'ya in South Portland and the townships ? Irish Wolfhounds maybe ? Unlike Yellowstone there are no Grizzly to mix it up with wolves
If you read these columns regularly you - k n o w - there are choke ( " plenty " , in Hawai'ain pidgin ] hunters and guns in ME to take care of the excess deer , chipmunks , squirrels and moose . Our problem in HI is mongeese . The Hawai'ians call 'em " squirrels ."
It could be that the natural wolf predator is us : mankind
h t h ∞ Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i , and father of four children who like to play in the woods at night under the full moon :)
Readers ,
. .n. b. : Leo and Cal are both from Fori-duh :) http://www.dumblaws.com/laws/united-states/florida
Vote with your feet ?
You both live in a state where concealed handguns are legal
Alo'ha from Pahoa , /s Dr. Dosh and ohana
11.19.11 9:30 pm Hawai'i time
Hi √ & yes . We agree , Akagi 11.19.11 9 pm HST •
Out of state ? How about out of country , e . g . , Japan , Singapore , China , Korea and other APEC nations including Canada , Mexico , and Peru
They are APEC also
Mahalo ( thanks ) for your letter and do pray for the ≠ 18,000 victims of Fukushima . Eighteen thousand dead , hurt and adversely affected six months ago http://fukushimaupdates.wordpress.com/category/japan-relief/
ありがとう (arigatou) English term or phrase: thank you
hi = yes in Japanese , Mainers :)
& alo'ha from Pahoa , /s, Steve Dosh and ohana
. .11.19.11 8 pm hst • W o w Rex , " Read that to mean consumers lost nearly $12 billion in the process." That's disheartening . Most of us thought that Wisconsin , Minnesota , and the Dakotas were a bit like Utah in that nothing bad ever happened there . You know , Mall of America , Paul Bunyun and all that
My friend Iven Ose gets paid for not planting crops on his land in Thief River Falls , MN . That much i know and do not particulary like . Last summer's floods put the Dakotas firmly and most decidedly under water . We saw this from the train , AMTRAK's® Empire Builder . The turkey you will eat probably came from MN . Relatives work in a turkey plant there . South Dakota bills itself as , " the Peace Garden State ." McGovern , Mondale , and Humphrey are from those parts . Guns and butter , i guess
What can we learn from all this ?
Greed and evil exist . Greed is what the Occupy Wall St. protests are all about . Maybe they are really on to something ? We can all be fairly sure that the cows and their hides were put to good use and not simply dumped into ditches a lá Upton Sinclair and his ' de-viled ' ham stories . Greed works in that manner
To their credit , these states enjoy low unemployment rates and are now hiring . Point of fact , Wisconsin exports more wood product that ME and more cranberries than MA . Facts are facts
Prior to these revelations all i knew about were the positive and worthwhile works done overseas in Africa by these firms many foundations and ngos/pvos ( non governmental - private voluntary organizations ) like http:www.acdivoca.org and http://www.landolakesinc.com
This raises the question , " What sort of good works is Leon Lloyd Bean doing in Maine or overseas ?"
Don't get me wrong
The business of America is business
All politics is local
Alo'ha from Pahoa , Steve Dosh :)
. .11.18.11 11 am - ish at iHop®
. .Hmm . .There is a lack of response to this editorial .
When we taught E S L at Bates to Loystone students ( the r e a l teacher was from Puerto Rico :) under Ross Cummins , we defined literacy at the ability to balance a check book √
We believe that to remain true . With shows like " Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader , " and others this is a fac† , in fact
Commercials on T V are only geared to those with a sixth grade education ( we all know this :)
Take <3 in the Forest Gump theory of life and living
It's not what you know , it's how you use it
Life is like a box of chocolates . You dont know what you got . .. until you stick your finger in it *<:)
Your paper will be okay . Trust me . i - used - to work for the Government :) /s, Steve Dosh http://www.ihop.com Hilo Hi 96920 u s a
. .11.17.11 . 22:32 hst • file under , " Man Bites Dog "
Yet in all seriousness , we know a guy named Bob from Harrison who plays bass guitar with Bonnie and Brad Taylor from Brigton who might do it . They ( he and his wifey ) have horses , too . If not , i'll do it for your local http://www.aspca.org . Just buy me a ticket over they'ya :)
Wouldn't the local animal control police officer have a responsibility or thoughts on this matter , by default , also ? But , then again , we also thought the health office and officers were on top of the fecal chloroform issue several years ago that shut your public school down
How about those guys or the women who help direct and park cars up to Deertrees ? http://deertreestheatre.org/
Try playing up the ' deer tick ' angle , That's the ticket √
Just throwing out ideas , /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i 9 6 7 7 8 u s a
. .11.17.11 o m g , Scott • Who's winning ? ref : " 39 people have already cast absentee ballots."
True story - i ran an election once with only one person runnimg for mayor
1 1 5 voted for the incumbent , Sigeuo Sikko , and there was one write in vote . ...for someone's dog :)
/s, Steve Dosh , former Peace Corps Volunteer in Micronesia , celebrating 5 0 years of Peace Corps http://www.peacecorps.gov
. .Bob , 11.17.11 10 pm hawai'i time •
. .l o l & i bet there will be no casino in Loystone , yet maybe in the Oxford hills or om the plains :)
Feds are mum because they have to write up the reports ƒirst √
Jackie Chan, SBS, MBE ,born Chan Kong-sang, 陳港生 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Chan /s, steve dosh HI
. .Thanks Bonnie. .11.17.11 21:40
“It worked for nine years, until the president was assassinated,” Aden said
As the former desk officer and responsible officer for all us foreign aid to the Horn of Africa ( including Somalia ) in 2 0 0 1 i fully sympathise with the Mr. Aden's analysis of the predicament there
Tribal violence is the bane of the African continent . All the AK-47's don't help either . HIV/AIDS is killing your future off . ≠ 200,000,000 children are infected
In a nutshell , although the U N is headquartered in the U S ( NYC ) it is not the force for peace that Mr. Aden is looking for and does not have much U S popular support . One year ( 1 9 8 7 ? ) Ted Turner paid the U S debt to that organization ( he really did ) . Shalom , salem , er p e a c e must come from within the nation , and probably from the women
O'j'ala and En'sh'Allah that God does bless the U N High Commission for Refugees , U N I C E F , the W F P , and their life sustaining work but [ quite frankly ] we Americans do not like their heavy handed , stifling and inefficient beaurocracy
Good luck with http://www.usaid.gov Mr. Aden , too
When i was in charge of Somalia's yearly foreign aid it was a mere pittance , about the price of one Blackhawk down . Not until Mogadishu becomes nominally peaceful and the war lords arms , ammunition , and roving Toyota ® pickup trucks with 50 cal. machine guns mounted and active are - e l i m i n a t e d - will peace be the coin of the realm . /s, Dr. Dosh , Bates '78 & fso retired <3
. . . .11.17.11 21:45
Ann , you are quite correct in your analysis and expressing your outrage , " It is not isolated to a particular group, nationality, or race . "
May we add sex , also ?
It's not just guys who perpetrate these crimes or leave feral kids alone to die and stuff
Look up your friends , neighbors , and relatives in Maine here --> http://sor.informe.org/cgi-bin/sor/step1.pl <--
Massachusetts has a similar government provided service
Here in Hawai'i one can Google ® the locations and pinpoint male and female offendors on our island maps
h t h <3 Dr. Dosh , Pahoa hi 9 6 7 7 8 u s a
. . N i c e √ Good timing . ' Don't Ask Don't Tell ' is no more , also • California's 11.17.11 push will force the conservative Supreme Court's hand . Hawai'i , the rainbow state , voted in civil unions just t o d a y also . Fight it out yet remember to always love love and never let †ruth be the enemey of good " Only love can conquer hate , " Marvin Gaye . The times they are a changin' /s, Dr. Dosh Hawai'i ....
. ..Carl , 11/17/11 21:15 hst •
While watching our WW II veteran and congrssion Medal of Honor recipient US Senator Dan Inoye ( D ) HI receive another well deserved award on TV tonight i couldn't help but notice soft spoken L D S mormon Harry Reid ( D ) NV on the dais , also
i had the opportunity to meet and talk with Sen. Reid in Africa along with noe deceased Sen . Paul Simon ( D ) IL once . He was the Senator with the bow tie . These are the good guys . One Mormon and one Senator from Illinois
We sure are happy to have a former ( D) Illinois Senator as President now and a former ( D ) Senator from N Y as SECSTATE
What was that about promises http://www.promisekeepers.org/ ?
We are witnessing the final implosion of the G O P for 2011 - 2012
Occupy Wall st. Hold them responsible for their greed and this shame . We ( you and i ) are the 99 % h t h ∞ /s, Dr. Dosh HI u s a
. .Austin , 11.17.11 21:00 hst •
A: High - iontensity crime and the demand is here in the US of A √ We live in a very v i o l e n t hemisphere and guns are all to E Z to get . i am not kidding . ≠ 300,000,000 US citizens and ≠ 186,000,000 guns
South of our border it's mostly macho , those cultures being of a Spanish or Portuguese tradition , essentially . i know . i was counter-narcotics for a certain agency whilst stationed in Guate-mala in 1 9 9 1 ( No . Not that agency :) Only got shot at once in anger but saw our military attaché get T-boned in his car . Our ambassador was shot there in 1 9 6 8 • Alo'ha from Pahoa , /s, Steve Dosh FSO DOS ( ret .)
..uh , No • 11.17.11 9 am honolulu time
The †ablets your children and grand children will receive through a private p u b l i c partnership are iPads ®
Have you even seen one ?
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^^ †ake a good lo0ø0•k ^^
not necessarily an endorsement
/s, an Apple ® user An FAQ is available as a separate Tribe here ( tribes.tribe.net/o...
. .Cal ? 11.16.11
Islamism is not the third totalitarian ideology following fascism and communism
It is a western religion like Judaeism or Chrisitanity and all three worship the same , one God , Yaweh , or Allah . Pantheistic religions do not . Facism = despots or dictators . Communism is philosophy devised by Karl Marx and Fred Engels in London England in 1 8 9 9 and , parenthetically , esposes what our preacher was saying during church last Sunday , " . .each according to his needs.. ."
b t w - i used to work for the U S Federal State Dept . Do you know the fundamental fact about this nuclear age we have been living in since ≠ Aug 8 , 1 9 4 5 ? Clue - If you take 2 8 pounds of enriched plutonium and put it together anywhere in the known universe ( about the size of a soccer ball ) it will explode . Critical mass , by definition
Help the Japanese at Fukushima why dont'ja HAhahHAhah !
h t h , Dr. Dosh HI ∞ http://fukushimaupdates.wordpress.com/category/japan-relief/
. . ..You make a valid and compelling argument Rex for the 4th estate ( Wiki ® it , Paul :)
As a former Peace Corps volunteer for > six years , the village allusion is entirely appropriate . http://holyoke.ning.com/ We used to call ourselves , in the Peace Corps , ' Idealists without illusions . " We were rarely sarcastic or cynical . Just doers . Like you
To many , Maine resembles a quaint Appalacian village with one hard and cold granite state to it's left side and a country to the north ( C eh ? ) and it faces a rugged , non pacific ocean . The people reflect this character
" MSHA eventually launched an investigation and found 96 violations in 10 housing units. "
Greed √ Travis Soule ? Also greed √
If L / A were to lose this newspaper . .HHmmm. ... perish the thought because http://www.twincitytimes.com sux . b t w , When the French swear , do they say , " Pardon my English ? "
When my friend Carl Grove from Auburn and i used to visit Holyoke in South Hadley MA there was a major difference between L / A and there
Mt. Holyoke College was an all girls school and Bates wasn't . We called 'em " Yokers . "
Cheer up . Novemeber is the worst month , all grey and cold , no sound deafening white snow blanket yet ; raw . .BBrrrr
h t h Dr. Dosh HI 11.16.11
. .b t w - i entered the local newspaper's pun contest the other day . Did'ja win ? No pun in ten did :)
Garry , 11.16.11 6 pm
Newt's in New Hamster [ sic. ] right now setting up shop
Q: N e one got a good write in candidate ?
A: Yes . Colin Powell √
ßack in 1995 i met Colin in Africa whilst he was on his way to Nelson Mandela's inaguration . He was on Hillery's 7 0 7 . Someone asked him . " Hey Colin ? How come you don't run for President ? " At the time people did not even know if the former general was Republican or Democrat . [ SECCOMMERCE Ron Brown was still alive , too , and in the crowd ]
Colin's response , " I was going to run but my wife Alma told if i did run i'd probably be shot ."
Thankfully , our President has proved even that type of analysis wrong . h t h Ω Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i •
. .11.16.11 10:53 am ish
l o l @ Cal quoting the Old Testament , " . .eye for an eye , tooth for a tooth , " + cut off their pe*ises .. Stone 'em to d e a t h
Cal ? Penn State's shame a reflection of society's ills ? No , it's not . It's simply a reflection of several w e i r d o football coaches and on e resigned University presdients' dis - abilities in the Keystone State at College Station . It no thing to do with sodom and gomorroah , dudicle . On top of that . They are dead . Read from the torah and quran instead next time, okay ? You are hillarious at times • That's all . h t h , readers :) ( hope this helps ) /s, Dr. Dosh , HI 9 6 7 7 8 us of a http://www.ocala.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?template=gallery&category=OPI... <- not necessarily an e n d o r s e m e n t . ..
. ...11.16.11 Reminds us of the ƒortune cookie we received once
It read , " What you just ate was not chicken ."
It's only a J O K E Mainers *<:Q~ Santa Smokin'
& Alo'ha from Pahoa http://www.engrish.com Dr. Dosh and ohana . ...
. .11.16.11 10:30 am - ish R I P , Steve Jobs <3
Deja vu all over again , huh , Mainers ¿
≠ 1 9 9 9 , " All 7th and 8th Graders Will Receive Apple ® Laptops ."
Some have compared Steve Jobs to Tom Edison , only better ---> Apple ® laptops as de facto 17" full screen and not a cheap - net - book - laptop , iPhones ® , Quicktime ® & iMovie ® , iTunes ® ( music and the world's l a r g e s t music store )s ® , iPads ® , and the ubiquitous iPod ®
Now , http://www.letsmove.gov/ h t h ∞ Dr. Dosh and ohana
Hardware Overview:
Machine Name: PowerBook G4 17"
Machine Model: PowerBook5,9
CPU Type: PowerPC G4 (1.5)
Number Of CPUs: 1
CPU Speed: 1.67 GHz Ω
. ...Thanks , Ellen , 11.15.11 5:10 pm hst ∞
If you have ever followed Cal's diatribes he's often , uh , c r a n k y , okay ? Many of us scratch our heads wondering why this fine newspaper carries his drivel . Can't they find a suitable columnist from the Christian Science Monitor , N P R , the N Y T , L A Times , or , let's just say , the Ocala FL Sun ?
Mr. Thomas's columns are often mean spirited , ill informed and just plain dumb . Many tend to think Justice Thomas is similar in his opinions , also , and how he got seated on the Supreme Court after all that Anita Hill junk is waaay beyond us . Even a suspicion of guilt . ...
Like you say , " That's America . "
The question one must ask readers , printers , and formulators of cogent arguments is pretty simple , " Are you a Jeffersonian ( i . e ., you think people are basically good ) , or a Hamiltonian ( you think people are basically evil and bad ) ? "
That would help clarify things greatly • h t h /s, Dr. Dosh , HI
. .11.15.11 5 pm
If the ways and means , the money , the students , and parental involvement aren't there for your community your options seem somehwat limited
What's the mayor say ? 0 O º o * oops . He's off to the Middle East
There teachers then there are educators . Here are some options : home schooling , private or charter schools
May i also suggest the original one room , red , school house for some ? U Penn , college station is out , O U T , out :)
h t h ∞ /s, dr. dosh and ohana http://www.thegovernorsacademy.org/
. . .It's a mystery wrapped in a conundrum . 11.15.11 16:30 hst •
" In New England, 47 percent of adults have a postsecondary education, according to the Compact for Higher Education. In Maine, only 39 percent have training beyond high school. " And where are the best colleges and universities in the nation ? A: New England
It's a tough nut to crack
Unemployment , underemployment , the great Bush - Cheney mancession ; No one has any easy answers on how to adjust to this paradigm shift in our ecocnomy we are going through , i.e., from a manufacturing to a service economy . Just about everyone is ticked off , too
Look what's happening in Europe and the Occupy Wall st. protests
i think the solution revolves aorund reflows from communist China . No one wants to hold renubi or yuan ( their official communist currency ) . They , the Chinese , need to buy more things from Europe , South America , Australia , Africa and US with all their Euros , British Pounds , ¥en , and USD$ . We supply services well
Yet , there are no easy answers , folks
Inaction and simply complaining about this , that , and the other thing is no longer an option http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/11/13/apec-fact-sheet-19...
The time for the Republican controlled House of Representatives to act is now , well before Thanksgiving
It doesn't bother me if the automatic cuts take effect to the U S federal budget . DOD is way out of whack n e way :) Ω h t h /s, dr. dosh
All , 11.13.11 8 pm hst •
Q : If you could wave a magic wand, what would Mill No. 5 or the land it occupies become?
A : A printing facility for all the newspapers , books , and periodicals in Maine and New England using wood from Maine forests , one of your renewable resources
h t h ∞ Dr. Dosh :) http://www.twincitytimes.com/ Support freedom of the press √
. .Lost my uncle Louis Nathaniel Dosh in The Phillipines in 1 9 4 5 . He was West Point class of '38 and hid out until they , the Japanese , gcapsured him and put on the Bataan death march . From '39 - '45 he was cleverly hidden by the Phillipinos and pursued a counter insurgency guerilla campaign against the Japanese . They hearded all those guys on to ships that were headed to Japan P O W camps and then , not being marked or lit up , the ships were sunk by U S submarines by mistake at night
Nice photographs LSJ ® :) . /s, Steve Dosh FSO ( ret .) 11.13.11
Rich ,
. .That two - timer ? Mr. Family Values ? Right √ Go and divorce your perfectly good wifey and marry your secretary everyone . It reminds us of V P Nelson Rockfeller ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelson_Rockefeller and we all know how he died [ he suffered a heart attack whilst in bed with his personal secretary ] We'd probably be better off with that convicted felon Col. Ollie North , the greatest threat to the U S Consitution last century whilst running private armies out of the White House basement under Presidnet Reagan and Chief of Staff Regan's noses . Anyone still remember Contragate , the exchanging of arms for prisoners with Iran , of all places ?
Sarah Palin ? Michelle Bachman , anyone ?
True blue blooded , sentinent Republicans must be asking themselves how come q u a l i f i e d Republicans are not running for President . We speak to your Honorable Senator they'ya in Maine , Ms. Susan Collins , or , alternatively , the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff , four star general , and SECSTATE Colin Powell . Either individual would be a darn sight better than the current G O P field and they run the added advantage of being black or female
Now that would be a ticket
The thought of an other dumb former TX Governor or a wooden MA politician ( a lá Kerry , Dukakis , or Al Gore , D-TN ) as President simply turns our stomachs
Just my opinion , Rich . .. .:) /s, Steve Dosh , HI 11.13.11
. .l o l 11.13.11 13:00 hst • ≠
Q: Human race ? A: No , Paul . HAHaHahahahA :)
What you need to know ---> Here in Hawai'i, today , our Presdient stated , " I've been to and from Hawai'i many times but this is the first time i have worn a jacket and a necktie coming here . " Now , † h a t 's ƒunny :)
The POTUS , SECSTATE , and first lady are here , today , Paul . Not in ME . Not at Kennebubk , Martha's Vineyard or Kennebunkport either on business http://www.apec2011hawaii.com/
Alo'ha from the 50th State celebrating 50 years of s t a t e h o o d . Survey asks ; "51st stae? " 1 ) la Canada , b ) Puerto Rico , 3 ) the United States of Mexico ? , ƒ ) the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas , g ) American Samoa ? h) The Canal Zone , 12 ) The Virgin Islands
A : ______________________
The mainland is an island too , the Atlantic on one side, Pacific on the o†her <3
. . ..11.12.11 18:30
You can fool some of the students some of the time , all of them some of the time but you can't fool all of them all the time
Ever heard of the log cabin Republicans , Charlie ? Become more informed . Ron Reagan jr. is gay and not ashamed of being so http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Log_Cabin_Republicans Deadeye Dick Cheny's daughter and his daughter Mary and her sexual orientation as a lesbian became a source of public attention for Cheney in light of the same-sex marriage debate . Cheney has stated that he is in favor of gay marriages but that each individual state should decide whether to permit it
≠ 7 % of the known universe is gay , lesbian , bisexual or transexual
Stop being in the exceedingly small and incnosequential percentage [ 1 % percent ? ] of humans who are intolerant , out of step with reality , and simply learn to love love , Mr. Webster
Maybe it's just a four letter word to you
h t h <3 Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i , birthstate of our President •
. A: Access to adelquate heath and nutritional opportunities in these very U S of A :)
Heritage is just Repiublicans in e x i l e LSJ ® . . try http"//www.brookings.org
h t h ∞ 11.12.11 11 am - ish •
. . N i c e √ 11.12.11 Today the ƒirst ßlack U S Presidennt and the former first lady wifey of Bill Clinton host the A P E C conference in the 50th state , celebraing 5 0 years of statehood :) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-15704358 Ω Alo'ha from here •
11.11.11
W h o o p s . Thought this letter was about Herman Cain :)
Sorry /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i
Sep 29, 2011 – Sarah Palin has clarified her earlier remarks on Herman "Herb" Cain, whom she referred to as "the flavor of the week" on Wednesday. ...
. . N i c e √ 11.11.11 6 pm hst •
Spent the day with a WW II veteran named Henry Klein watching old war movie D V D 's on my laptop ( he's off the grid and lives in the jungle ) . Henry's 9 1 years young . He repaired China Clippers before the war here in Hawai'i and then did similar work during the war on Wake Island , Guam , Kwaj , and California .
Only one in eight WW II vets are still alive
i didn't realize that B - 29 Superfortresses have four banks of 9 cylinders ( supercharged and air cooled ) that put out about 2,100 hp for each of four engines http://www.aviation-history.com/boeing/jy_ee.jpg
Put that in your pipe and smoke it ~ HahHAhaah !
Alo'ha from Pahoa /s, Dr. Dosh
. . http://joiningforces.uso.org/ Hire vets first √ and support active duty servicemen and woman and thsir families t o d a y :) 11.11.11 /s, Steve Dosh and ohana , Hawai'i •
. . 11.11.11 LSJ® did a great job on voting day •
We could even get the live feed discussion forum here in Hawai'i on simple dial up
1. Casinos ? No big loss . Please - do - support native Passamoquoddy , Mic-mac , and Penobscot rights when it comes to your ports , their land , and the importation of L N G ( propane ) from Lake Charles , LA . Lake Charles is also B I W's biggest competitor when it comes to building American bottoms ( U S navy ships ) . Have your Senators push for more
2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voting_rights_in_the_United_States ?
D C has on their license plates , " No taxation without representation " They cannot vote for President in the District . Never have been able to . Civil rights and voting rights go hand in glove
3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/As_Maine_goes,_so_goes_the_nation
Ayuh and alo'ha from Pahoa , /s, Steve Dosh
. . 11.11.11
Yes √
A : It is time to tell our congress men and women to leave it alone
Good letter http://www.aarp.org/work/social-security/
/s., Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i , u s a
. . 11.11.11 Thanks , Bonnie . i think many of us learned flag etiquette in Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts . We still teach it here in Hawai'i . Armistice Day was first observed after W W I , the war to end all wars • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veterans_Day
Those who have served overseas usually describe war as hell , a waste of men , women , and material and often times pure folly . Our local unit just received the highest award given from our Hawai'ian born Presdient and the U S Congress just the other day in D C http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/442nd_Infantry_Regiment_%28United_States%29
These units ( the 442nd & 100th ) became the most highly–decorated regiments in the history of the United States armed forces , including 21 Medal of Honor recipients such as our U S Senator Dan Inoye who was wounded . They sustained a 9 2 % casualty rate ( i.e., they got wounded , patched up , and then went back to fight ) . These Japanese American heros also liberated the Jews from Dachau during WW II . Ironic , huh ?
War eats it young
Pray that our children do not have to fight in a shooting war and hopefully never have a gun pointed at them in anger . It's not fun /s, Dr. Dosh FSO ( ret. ) & former Togus VA employee http://www.goforbroke.org/about_us/about_us.asp
. .to all ecoterrorists 11.11.11
" This will likely be business as usual in terms of animal cruelty issues," said Nathan Runkle, executive director of Mercy for Animals
Nate ? People eat the eggs A N D the dead bodies , dude , to survive and thrive . Get over it
Come buy the plant , the chix , and pay severance pay to the workers ( the workers ! ) if you are so concerned about animal and possibly human rights
Otherwise ?
Stay in Ohio
You guys and girls were certainly chicken about letting people know what you were up to when you were †here and then y'all high tailed it back to your state after mucking things up pretty good in ME
In fact, go to your local ASPCA and adopt all the feral animals
h t h http://www.engrish.com/2011/10/sale-just-a-buck-buck-buck/ <- not necessarily an endorsement . /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i
. ." or about $237,000 per unit. " Yup √
That's what they cost these days , Rex , and that doesn't include the monthly condo and maintenance fees
As far as it falling apart already. .Hmmm. .very often the lowest cost bidder is - n o t - the way to go . Remember that when having homes built in ME
Seniors are as important as any one else to a vibrant, living community We won't be around as long , though , as others and we stopped having children long ago
Experience ? A : Uh huh - Grandmother’s new job: photovoltaic engineer
The Jordan Times, June 27, 2010 http://www.barefootcollege.org/sol_resources.asp h t h /s, Señor Dosh
. .HAhHAhAhahahh ! How do you spell clueless ? A : Cal Thomas . Consevatives favor politics of shout radio :) Get a liƒe , Cal . Glad you are in ƒlori - duh , dudicle . Stay there .. /s, Steve Dosh -- my cousin --> http://www.ratemyprofessors.com/ShowRatings.jsp?tid=1193565 Rate Cal ? on a scale of 1 - 10 , ten being the best , Cal would rate a negative 404 ...
. .11.09.11 9 am - ish HST ∞
It's †rue , Rex . Breakfast of champions ? A: coffee and a smoke ( caffeine and nicotene )
Any drug can be abused . We all learned that through the Mike Jackson death in 2 0 0 9 . As far as difficult to acquire prescription drugs ? There is always Canada mail order firms or other relatives overseas where there is no F D A
Nobody advocates this route and it is highly llegal any way
All accidental and unintentional deaths are a crying shame and addictive personality behavior and other abusive patterns must be broken , be they found in homeless people or people with homes and families
b t w - Homelessness is no† a choice
As the richest nation in the known universe we must - m u s t - provide adequate care for these individuals . We have police and the courts , social services , and NGO \ PVOs [ Non Governmental - Private Voluntary ( church ) Organizations ] -- D A R E we say the Government ? http://www.letsmove.gov/ -- to protect people from themselves and their families , at times
\/olunteer in your community . Make a positive difference today +
h t h /s, Steve Dosh
. .. .Good √ Maybe New Hamster [ sic. ] will ' Play with money . ' That's all casinos do . b t w - we have no casinos here in HI and we probably have a much larger native presence than many states . Hawai'ians call Las vegas " the ninth island. " /s, Dr. Dosh 11.09.11 08:30
. . N i c e . It seems like it may even work on Macs ® /s, dr. dosh pahoa hi 96778 13:25 hst • ≠ b t w - We are having a massive thunder and lightning storm here right now . This usually portends * snow * climate change :) http://mkwc.ifa.hawaii.edu/current/cams/index.cgi?mode=multi
. .11.07.11 Land 'o Lakes is g r e a t . .. We used to work with them in the Sudan , them and http://www.acdi.org ( Microfinance projects and girls' education :) http://www.usaid.gov /s, Dr. Dosh Hawai'i • Go and vote ..
. . 11.07.11 10:20 am ish • Right . Rex √
Remember the movie ,' Silence of The Lambs ' with Marylyn Maitlee and WilliaM Hurt ?
i dated a deaf girl in Loystone once whose parents didn't even know she was deaf until she went to kindergarten :) /s, Dr. Dosh
†here is all kinds of s i l e n † abuse going on http://sor.informe.org/sor/
. .l o l , Rich ? If you do not understand ? You do not understand • The lawlessness of Wall St. started under Bush - Cheney . It's already ugly and will probably get more so . Yes √ We do not condone violence . We do condone community service . Volunteer somewhere , sometime , during November and vote tomorrow :) Try giving out free turkies at a soup kitchen to your local homeless . Just a suggestion /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana , Hawai'i https://sites.google.com/site/thestevedoshpage/ 11.07.11 14:14 hst •
b t w - Sun Journal to host live chat on Election Day
LEWISTON — Please join Sun Journal editors and reporters for a live, online conversation Tuesday, Nov. 8, Election Day 2011.
Web Editor Pattie Reaves, Regional Editor Scott Thistle and political reporter Steve Mistler will moderate an online chat from noon to 1 p.m. at Simones Hot Dog Stand in Lewiston.
Host Jimmy Simones and restaurant patrons are invited to participate in the conversation live and online.
We will discuss how people voted and why. We will also update readers with the latest election news as it becomes available.
Later on this coming Tuesday, the conversation will move to the Sun Journal newsroom where we will host an online conversation as election results begin to be reported at 8 p.m.
To join the conversations, go to www.sunjournal.com Ω
† y v m lsj ® your l o y a l readers *<;Q~
. .. ¥es √
Don't forget to register on voting day if you must ( bring a photo ID :)
Alo'ha from the 50th state celebrating 50 years of statehood . ..11.06.11 12:30 hst • No : we do not turn our clack s back here . We are at the same latitude as Havana or Mexico City . .
. . They could √ It's an interesting suggestion , Ed Board √
The wiser , elder Statesmen , so to speak . Jimmy Carter was a better President out of office than in [ think : http://www.habitat.org ) . What are the Bush's up to ? Nothing . Zilch . Zero . 0 . Kerry - Hero . Bush ? 0 . No fishing in N'Orleans this year ex-Presidents Bush . No Katrina . The lesson of that purely Republican debacle was , " No sense of urgency. " Someone was right in stating : Bush Cheney got us in to this mess . Make a mess . Walk away . Wash your hands clean . Mess with Texas someone . Is Enron ® still around ?
Now we can all more clearly view the power of the U S Senate ( vs. the House ) in action , or , inaction [ as the case may be ] . You elect people likes the Hon. Sens. Snowe and Collins for six year terms , correct ? A: Yes . SECSTATE Billery [sic.] retains more power today 11.05.11 than her husaband and possibly more than she did as the good Senator from NY . President Obama clearly does in his ' bully pulpit ' that he did as a Senator from Illinois and even as a Nobel Peace Prize recipient . The President of the Senate , Joe Biden , holds the swing vote in a tie . The VP is always the President of the US Senate 50 - 50 + 1
We hold the power of the vote . If they can not agree and go and shoot themselves in the feet by letting automatic cuts take hold o\a 11/23 so be it . DOD takes up > 60 % of the U . S . Federal Budget any way . War is folly . War eats it young . War never proves who is right , just who is leƒt . The Iraq troops will be home by Christmas . Vote wisely on Tuesday
DC is a town of power, NYC : money
Don't confuse the two
Occupy Wall St.
/s, Dr. Dosh, R P C V , Micro'78 , celebrating 50 years of the U S Peace Corps
. .A : No big deal , John 5:05 pm Thursday HST •
According to our U S Constitution it is simply s right and a - r e s p o n s i b i l i t y - to vote . Yes : your repsonsibility ( not you specifically , John :) . It's written in black and white right in our Constitution . People forget what they are obliged and required ( except you ƒelons ) to do in a fully functioning democracy
This newspaper has rightly noted that fact time and time again
Thanks again for writing , John /s, Dr. Dosh
Paul ? All generalizations are ƒalse √
. . . ...Nice Allen √ All for it • You make us want to pull out our copy of the " Consumer Perceptions of Downtown Lewiston , " study we commissioned at Bates under Prof. John Reed in 1 9 7 7 that concluded people -- Lewistonians - - wanted to see Lisbon St . as a pedestrian only zone ( a lá Europe or Quebec )
It must be still available at Bates Library
Sure would make it easier to fix the burst water pipes that will inevitably happen this winter , too , huh ?
Casino , Lock-up , Police Station , Homeless shelter ; They gotta' do something with the mill before someone trys to burn it down again . ...
Thanks for taking the time to write /s, Steve Dosh
. . ....Robert you are wrong • 1 3 4 years ? Why would T . Boone Pickens be investing US$Billions if that be the case ?
* Shakes head s l o w l y back and forth * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_Maine
Become more in formed √ /s, Steve Dosh , Puna County Hawai'i , hom eof ---> http://www.punageothermalventure.com/PGV/17/power-generation <-- a ted Turner company ( not necessarily an endorsement , LSJ ® :) Thursday 5 pm hst •
. . Nice √ 4:11 pm 11.03.11 hst • Thursday
Casinos are a wash . Look at Las Vegas right now . Hawai'ians call Las Vegas the ninth ( 9th ) i s l a n d there are so many there . The various Indian Nations in ME could and s h o u l d retain profits from any port modifications made to receive L N G ( Liquid Natural Gas - Propane ) shipped in to and out of your fair state ; Passamoquoddy , Mic-mac , Penobscot , etc .
That N A S A thing ought to be fun . We had a similar DOD ( Dept Of Defense ) program here called Starbase that was tons 'o ƒun
ref : http://www.starbasedod.com/index.php
Of course , you know what N A S A stand for , right ? Need Another Seven Astronauts ? Not Absolutely Sure Of Anything ¿
Lot's going here, also . Hope the electricity finally came back on they'ya :)
Alo'ha from Pahoa http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2011/11/michelle_obama_to_hawaii_for_a.html /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana ...
John ? Leo's a 'tard from way back :)
. . Leo ? 11.03.11 4 pm ish
ME's agriculture is spuds , sea urchins , and lobster . They call it ' Vacationland ' for good reason , too [ †hink : tourists from , MA , NH , VT , and la Canada ]
With a population of ≠1.5M , ME is a lot like Hawai'i or even ƒori-duh , your state , where the coffins are currently floating away in Gifford right now according to the Weather Channel ®
Another significant difference ?
President Obama and first lady Michelle are here in - his - birth state right now ( and not in ME or FL ) talking with world leaders http://www.kitv.com/news/29655947/detail.html
Get a clue , dude . Old and in the way , that's what you are . Go to a diƒƒerent paper . You are being used . ..
b t w - Stop quoting the Bible . It does people like you , Herb Kane & Clarence Thomas no good . It's quite unseemly , in fact
/s, Steve Dosh Pahoa hi 96778 u s a
"I've worked here for six years and I've never seen anything like that happen," said bartender Amanda Bosse. "Who really does that?"
A ; Mike Tyson or people high on ice , crystal meth , hillbilly heroin , cocaine , crank , H , drunk or on other drugs
That's who √
h t h /s, Dr. Dosh 11.02.11
. . It's true though . Forgive and forget ? ƒat chance • Y'all just spent our grandchildren's inheritance and drove everyone out of their foreclosed homes
What citigroup ® does is similar to those USG FBI agents who lied and stole in order to frame someone about the anthrax scare in 2 0 0 1 , o r people who plant drugs on others . You can not do that . It's called entrapment and illegal , too . My friend Ken Mundy esq. knew that much ( R I P ) http://www.nytimes.com/1995/04/15/obituaries/kenneth-mundy-64-washington...
Torture ? That's illegal , too . Mr. Ashcroft
Perjury ? Lying ? Stealing ? Nope . No can do
Yes , Citigroup did get a mere slap on wrist for its dirty double dealing and should be shut down and shut up
BofA also ( former Bank of Italy , b t w ) Bank of America
The Bear Stearns bailout ? Pure B S , Mssrs. Bush and Cheney . Pure and simple . Pure B S
yet, n these United States of America you are presumed innocent until prven guilty in a court of law ( unlike France where the opposite is true )
Bring 'em all to court http://www.sec.gov
We're all sick of the unbridled - g r e e d - the Wall St ƒat cats and kittens have been perpetrating on us for ≠ ten years now ( at least )
/s, Steve Dosh
. . ...Yes √
" All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent. " - Tom Jefferson
i got more ---> " The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions, that I wish it to be always kept alive. " <-- Tom , again , e . g., Occupy Wall St.
#3 : "I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. Already they have raised up a monied aristocracy that has set the government at defiance. The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people to whom it properly belongs." Same dude . . ...
11.08.11 ? \/ote √ /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i •
& Hooray for the 4th estate , i . e. , you guys :) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_Estate
George , Sunday 6 pm hst •
You are right, of course . Bill Gates and Steve Jobs never graduated from college ( although they both atteneded colleges )
There are teachers and there are educators
i used to train Peace Corps Volunteers ( PCV"s) for a living but there was one major difference between them and the students i taught E S L to in Loystone [ sic. ] . The PCV's wanted to be there
You have a thanksless job , much as medical technicians , firemen , police , and the E M S and other governement workers ( snow plow men and women , garbage collectors , meter readers , etc )
People will complain though , huh ?
For the past seven years i volunteered at my son's elementary school [ kinder garten , also :] Try it , everyone . Volunteer
We laud and appalaud all teacher's efforts
Keep up the good works and ~ Happy Halloween ~
/s, Dr. Dosh , Pahoa Hi 96778 u s a
. .Our President http://www.promisekeepers.org/ . . a " promise keeper " ( even though it wasn't his promise to do so :) <3 /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana †hursday 11 am - ish •
. . Right √ http://www.dumblaws.com/laws/united-states/maine Hate when that happens /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana †hursday ~ Happy Halloween weekend ~ Register to vote on Nov. 2 , 2 0 1 0 and Just Do It √ b t w - Nike's ® new slogan ---> Just Did It • . ../s, Tiger Woods *<;Q~
. .. .Cal ? Can you even find Libya on a map ? Go there
In fact, democracy ( given that the country is in Europe's back yard ) stands a greater chance of taking hold there than in - any - of the *.stans ( there are seven [ 7 ] of them ) , Syria , the nascent Palestinian state , or many Saudi kingdoms
No one is holding their breath on Muslim democracies
Q : There is one . Name it • A: _________________ ? /s Dr. Dosh
. .. .Art is so vitally important that it alone defines culture and informs society . We all appreciate art and know good art when we see or hear it
( e.g., http://www.bates.edu/tour-olin-arts-center.xml or http://www.art.com/products/p10455580129-sa-i5987220/lewiston-maine-exte... )
We deprecate bad art when we encounter it on TV or the radio and the internet
Personally , we find it difficult to eat dinner and watch , " America's Funniest Home Videos [ AFV ] , " at times. HAHahaah ! It's all too often just gross and disgusting
Graffiti can be artistic ( e.g., http://www.banksy.co.uk/newoutdoors/index.html ) even given that some mayors of Boston may think not . Be informed √ The occupation forces are not going away any time soon , Mr. Menino . Appreciate them
Music and dance are other vital art forms one may or may not take for granted and appreciate . You do listen to the radio though , huh ?
The point is , " Ya' gotta' have arts • " ~ Happy Halloween ~ and aloha from Pahoa http://www.hiloliving.com/Hilo_Calendar.html /s, steve dosh 11.10.26 2 pm
. .Yes √ You are correct Diane
" In January, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the restriction on corporations using their money to sway federal elections and ruled that companies have a right to spend as much as they wish to persuade voters. " Does anyone know what the words " keiriatsu " or " chaebol " mean ?
A ; They are the Japanese and Korean words for ' Giant corporations , ' such as Samsung , Toyota , Hyundai , Lucky Goldstar ( L G ) , Mazda ( electric company ) , Yamaha , Honda , and others
Each nation has seven ( 7 ) large corporations similar to our Exxon , GE , GM , or Ford that are supported by their respective governments
They can - a l s o - spend as they please on U S elections now
China is communist . They can support whomever they want to , also
We also believe the conservative U S Supreme Court may have made a blunder in their January decision for the above stated reasons /s, Steve Dosh and ƒriends 11.10.25 16:00 hst •
. .l o l , " He has not a single redeeming defect ." HAhahHAhah ! Romney's a Massachusetts Republican , that's all . What is this , one may ask ?
A: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockefeller_Republican
He's a fence sitter , can't decide to decide , can't choose to choose , flip - flops , takes both sides of the issue , kinda' like a fish - simply goes with the current , etc .
We'd like to know his views on the whole ' Occupy Boston " issue , if he has any . We know Mayor Menino's already
So , your Honorable Senator Olympia Snowe is in ME raising funds ?
For whom ?
Aloha from the - v e r y - Democratic State of Hawai'i , /s, Steve Dosh and ohana . . . 4 pm Tuesday hst •
. .Q: " What happened to the victim, during the previous 11 years ? " A: " The body was found in an unplugged freezer. The condition of the body wasn’t released by police. " Apparently she wasn't missed • Good luck with this one , forensic experts . /s Dr. Dosh
. .. It's just too b e a u r o c r a t i c -- far too much paper work to fill out and submit . Then there's the HIPAA http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_Insurance_Portability_and_Accountabi... Maybe we'll go to la Canada where it's ƒree :) e . g., http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sicko What goes around comes around /s, Dr. Dosh , HI u s a b t w - tea partiers ; The jury is still out on Obamacare ® Although Dr. Ron Paul practiced in TX for free for many years as an obstetrician we would not want to receive health care or education there . .. .it ranks 4 9 th out of 5 0 in these very United States
. . †hanks Chris and L S J ® staff reporters , Mark , also
. . b t w - to whom , Kim . . http://www.hawaiiantel.net/news/read.php?ps=1011&rip_id=%3CD9QIS76O0%40n...
Maine • The Way Life Should Be ?
Glad we live where we do
Does this sort of thing happen often in the Great State of Maine ?
Both news items cited √
Alo'ha from Pahoa HI 96778 u s a
Monday 3 pm hst •
. . That would be a dumbest reason to vote for our capable and accomplished President again , Calvin . His dad was black ( Nigerian ) , his mom was white and he's Hawai'ian just like you are a native Floridian , we presume
Now let us pose this question to you . If an African elephant comes to the U S A does that make it an African American elephant ? A : no . It's still African . We are Americans . North Americans : You , me , Michelle , Sasha and Malia , too . Get over it already
Aloha from Pahoa HI 96778 u s a where Obama is ohana ( look it up or watch Lilo and Stitch with your kids ) /s, Dr. Dosh http://hawaiiannames.hisurf.com/
. . That would be a dumbest reason to vote for our capable and accomplished President again , Calvin . His dad was black ( Nigerian ) , his mom was white and he's Hawai'ian just like you are a native Floridian , we presume
Now let us pose this question to you . If an African elephant comes to the U S A does that make it an African American elephant ? A : no . It's still African . We are Americans . North Americans : You , me , Michelle , Sasha and Malia , too . Get over it already
Aloha from Pahoa HI 96778 u s a where Obama is ohana ( look it up or watch Lilo and Stitch with your kids ) /s, Dr. Dosh http://hawaiiannames.hisurf.com/
. .That was an excellent analysis , editorial board √
Rules , regulations , laws , covenants , ordinances ( dare we say ) guidelines are put in place for purposes of control and mitigation and , very often , for public safety ( to protect us from us ) e.g., http://www.sunjournal.com/node/584298 Common sense is in short supply , even in ME these days , even in your townships
“ If I want to work on my camp in the LURC controlled (area), I have to hire a lawyer and make out a permit so complex and so costly it is not worth it at all. ”
No one is advocating paralysis by analysis
Out house are still legal in our respective states yet - not - for new camps and construction next to fresh water streams , lakes and ponds ( and that's what grandfather clauses are for ) . This is the 21st century
Does any one remember the fecal chloroform epidemic in Harrison these past several years ? Well , you should http://www.harrisonmaine.org/ It showed up in the school water fountains and was well documented in this very newspaper along with run off from DeCoster farms in Turner
Councils are formed to prevent these things from happening again and again ( in theory ) and over and over making you and your children and grandchildren sick . Governments serve a valid purpose tea partiers . Someone has got to plow and inspect the roads , too , and regulate your electric and telephone rates to protect you from gouging and potholes
Nice editorial . /s Steve Dosh , Pahoa hi 96778 u s a
. . Our acquaintances over @ http://www.justice.gov used to call themselves " Just - Us ." This was generally under Republican administrations http://www.kcnlaw.com <-- a most excellent law firm ( not necessarily an endorsement :) , /s, dr. dosh , federal ombudsman , retired ∞
. . . ..into the canal off Lisbon Street ? Gosh . That was a heroic and courageuos act . BBbbrr , too . It was a good week . The youth movement in the cities against corporate greed is great to see in the press and listen to on NPR . These kids are s m s r t √ They make a lot of sense and have esentially co-opted the tea party movement ( if anyone is listening )
i know my four children are all smarter than i am . It makes me angry at times HAhahahah !
For many baby boomers it must seem like déja vu all over again . How did ' The Who ' put it ? " i hope i die before i grow old ."
Bring the troops home for Christmas
The video on Ghaddafi was gruesome . We couldn't watch it
Alo'ha from the pineapple state , Steve Dosh , listening to Prairie Home Companion . ..
. . . ..into the canal off Lisbon Street ? Gosh . That was a heroic and courageuos act . BBbbrr , too . It was a good week . The youth movement in the cities against corporate greed is great to see in the press and listen to on NPR . These kids are s m s r t √ They make a lot of sense and have esentially co-opted the tea party movement ( if anyone is listening )
i know my four children are all smarter than i am . It makes me angry at times HAhahahah !
For many baby boomers it must seem like déja vu all over again . How did ' The Who ' put it ? " i hope i die before i grow old ."
Bring the troops home for Christmas
The video on Ghaddafi was gruesome . We couldn't watch it
Alo'ha from the pineapple state , Steve Dosh , listening to Prairie Home Companion . ..
. .umm. .. Sure beats solar ( the wind blows @ night :) , and coal ( dead miners ? black lung ¿ ) , and oil ( C02 and climate change ? http://climate.nasa.gov/evidence/ ) , nuclear ? ( Fukushima Japanese nuclear meltdown holocaust -- six [6] months ago now )
Hydropower makes more sense ( the St. Johns River ) for ME and la Canada √
You are correct Merrylyn Sawyer , Wayne , ME . It is not the best . Geothermal is • http://www.punageothermalventure.com/ <- In My Back Yard <-- We <3 ( love ) it . Iceland's got so much electrical power they are smelting aluminum . ....today
Alo'ha from Pahoa , Dr. Dosh and ohana ƒlyday
. .umm Sure beats solar ( the wind blows @ night :) , and coal ( dead miners ? black lung ¿ ) , and oil ( C02 and climate change ? http://climate.nasa.gov/evidence/ ) , nuclear ? ( Fukushima Japanese nuclear meltdown holocaust -- six [6] months ago now )
Hydropower makes more sense ( the St. Johns River ) for ME and la Canada √
You are correct Merrylyn Sawyer , Wayne , ME . It is not the best . Geothermal is • http://www.punageothermalventure.com/ <- In My Back Yard <-- We <3 ( love ) it . Iceland's got so much electrical power they are smelting aluminum . ....today
Alo'ha from Pahoa , Dr. Dosh and ohana ƒlyday
. .. .Nice to see Bates giving back to the communities . ." Local winners were the downtown Tree Street Youth of Lewiston, a new program run by Bates College graduate Julia Sleeper; and the Community Learning Center, offered in Auburn schools by the Auburn School Department. "
Where would L / A be without all these people ? Steve Dosh , Bates '78 http://www.bates.edu/presidents-of-bates.xml ( We Batesies need a new President :)
. ...Hey , that's great news ( stuxnet notwithstanding ) !
The Oxford Hills School District’s energy project is a great example of how your state - m u s t - use a combination of conservation and alternative energy to secure a better future . The Germans make pretty good equipment , too ( Siemens ® ) . The kids will surely remember the windmill and all the improvements
We save $US125 easily every month on our electric bills by using solar panels to heat all our hot water in Hawai'i at home by the sun exclusively
Your steady readers already know about what is literally in our back yard ---> http://www.punageothermalventure.com/News/94/puna-geothermal-venture-fun... <---- a geothermal electric power plant that provides ≠ 20% of Hawai'i's statewide electrical power
Now , what is 'stuxnet ' one may ask ?
A ; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuxnet
/s, Steve h t h <3 wiki maens ƒast in Hawai'ian
. . ... Thursday 11.10.20 9 am - ish Why yes , the goals and objectives are quite clear ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitalism:_A_Love_Story /s, Dr. Dosh and compatriots :)
Go Cards • Beat TX . N e thing good ever come out of TX ¿
. . ¥es √ The major cause of premature death for 1 6 year olds in these very u s of a is car accidents . Fact • Look it up /s, Dr. Dosh †hink and drive . .. Mom's Against Drunk Dads --> http://www.madd.org
. .. \/erRrrRRr-monters ? It fell there • Occupy Maine St. next in N E news . Road Kill next in New Hamster [ sic. ] school lunches :) /s. Steve Dosh http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-15360205 Good work LSJ ®
. ...It's pernicious and dangerous . " One study found that women who had been sexually abused as children are nearly 28 times more likely to become prostitutes. " My guess is that the same holds true for males , also . That is why abuse must stop . Only you can stop it , people
Our Y W C A runs a hotline here for sexual abuse (808) 935-0677 24 x 7 and Maine probably has a similar service ( not counting 9.11 )
It's a female \ male problem that will be dealt with by health professionals and the police
If you suspect someone to be a sexual offender -- be they male or female -- go to this site first -- > http://sor.informe.org/cgi-bin/sor/step1.pl < -- and they will help you from there on out
h t h Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i • 11 am-ish Tuesday
. . That's an interesting appraisal , LSJ®
Scrutinize away :)
We believe the children are our future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Let the children's laughter remind us how we - u s e d - to be
Everybody's searching for a hero
People need someone to look up to
We never found anyone to fulfill our needs
So we learned to depend on ourselves , etc. , paraphrasing Whitney Houston's 1 9 8 8 song
In Europe , South and Central America and la Canada professors are held in the same high esteem as doctors and - coughs - lawyers and are paid accordingly ( their health care is ƒree , too :)
b t w - What's happening over to Bates College ? How come the President resigned so soon ? Was it over money or benefits , per chance ¿
/s, Dr. Dosh , Bates '78 & Ohana , Hawai'i • Monday 11.10.17 15:40 ≠
. . ." Lewiston’s Hope Haven Gospel Mission has served 219,535 meals to the hungry, including free community meals offered on Thanksgiving and Christmas. " Wow Mom √ S e r i o u s major kudos to the Hope Haven Christian community . Two hundred nineteen thousand five hundred and thrity five meals ? Wow , again •
" A house without a working detector is an invitation to tragedy. " †ruedat . .especially in ME where you heat with wood √
Here in Hawai'i at our halé (house) . .umm. .well. .the volcano sets them off . .regularly . . .when the wind shifts . We use a C02 detector near the kitchen . As a widower my kids would often joke , " Dinner's ready when the smoke alarm goes off." .. http://hawaiiannames.hisurf.com/
Stop smoking , ppl /s. Dr. Dosh and ohana , Pahoa HI 96778 11.10.15 17:37 hst •
. . The Church of the Latter Day Saints of Jesus Christ ?
The ones i know are every bit a Christian as you or are . So are the 7th Day Adventists , Shakers , Christ Scientitsts , Jehovah's Witneses , Pentacostalists ( God in five :) , Catholics , Episcopalians , Baptists , Unitarians , Lutherans , or any number of other flavor Christian . Get to know some other faiyhs in Maine like the Mennonites ( Amish ) and these Mormons . They are usually run the Boy Scouts ( serious )
In fact , Muslims , Jews , and Christians - we all worship the same one God - call him Yaweh , Allah or ______ . You are splitting hairs my friend in Christ . It's pure semantics all this cult banter /s, some believers in Hawai'i , Dr. Dosh and ohana
b t w - What are you , Dave ? Shinto ? Confuscious ? Tao ? Hindu ? Bhudist ? Natavist ? Buddist ? . ...Doesn't even matter to many of us . The important thing is that you believe . ...
. . ..uh , well , yeah , Rex , the Re-p u b l i c a n primaries n e way :)
So far , our President has raised more money than all the Republican candidates for the upcoming Presidential election put together and combined [ as of today according to http://www.npr.org ]
Thanks for changing those election laws again all greedy millionaire U S House and Senate members √
At least Sarah Palin has a child serving in the U S military somewhere . Always liked Mike Moore's films , especially the one where he pointed out that there was not a single member of the U S Congress who had a kid in the military in Mesopotamia
btw - Birthers ? here --> http://www.pjstar.com/free/x1146479583/White-House-releases-long-form-of... <--- Guess where he was borned ¿
/s, a voter in Hawai'i & posted Thursday 18:40 hst • 11.10.13 ≠
. . ..We beg to differ . It was a good editorial , per usual • You wanna' see poorly crafted editorials ? Here --> http://www.twincitytimes.com/ <-- please cross post your letter to them , also . /s, steve dosh , democrat 11.10.12 14:44 hst
. .. .Ayuh , Everett Dirksen was the guy who said all that ---> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everett_Dirksen <---- ( about the time Fanne Foxe fell in to the fountain :) ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fanne_Foxe
Gee , i say let's get illicit sex back in to the White House. It seems like only yesterday that Monica Lewinsky was crawling around there on her hands and knees :D hth <3
. . Q : Where are the statesmen? A : We retired , Jim 11.10.09 •
Nice letter and very fond sentiments
You may have forgotten to mention Bates College's own Sen . Ed Muskie ., ME Governor , and former SECSTATE ( like Madam Sec'y Billery [ sic. ] - our current serving head stateswoman )
/s, Dr. Dosh FSO (ret .) and former U S Dept. of State employee , Bates '78 GWU '85, and PWU '99 http://www.bates.edu/edmund-muskie.xml
Sunday 11.10.08 10:22 am - ish <3
On one hand , and on the other hand , a scholarly study by the University of Massachusetts Amherst found that “taxes do not play any notable role in causing people to leave a state.” †rue √ Hawai'i is hosting the same debate right now . . .
Stop taxing waterfront properties and you will get more Massachusetts millionaires like Mitt Romnay :) . .just a thought Alo'ha from Pahoa , Vacationland :)
. .Hmmm. ." About a third of Maine’s population is victimized by crime in a given year. ." That seems rather high in a a state that boasts life as it should be
Having lived and worked on several continents during my career with the us foreign service , we seem to tolerate a lot of violence here in North and South America . We really do . Look at the stats -> http://www.now.org/issues/violence/stats.html
Leaving the male dominated AK-47 Muslim cultures aside for the moment , gun violence is virtually non existant everywhere we've lived
South of the border is pretty bad though . Think : macho men & drugs
Africa was just plain dirt poor . Poor health is the real crime there
Europe was okay but too crowded
The Japanese seem ready to explode most of the time , and - not one to generalize - most of the Eastern buddist countries remind us of virtual police states with all their rules and regulations
Germany , too , for that matter ( my nephew is German )
God bless America . Wouldn't live anywhere else . Our wheels of justice grind slowly but they grind ever so - f i n e l y - , now don't they , Erik Holder ? /s, Steve Dosh , Hawai'i
. .t y v m John Clement , verified user — Thu, 10/06/2011 - 14:42
The headline could also read "more jobs lost under obama" Pretty ƒunny
Mr. Job's death really has no-thing to do with President Obama and has everything to do with the iPads ® for kindergartners they'ya in Auburn and the laptops Apple ® - m a g n a n i m o u s l y - gave the Great State of Maine for all 7th and 8th graders > 1 0 years ago . Even Bill and Melinda Gates admit to having Apple ® products on his desk top and in his pockets . They do . They don't even use microsloth or winblows . That was one point • of the article , tyvm LSJ ®
We'll miss you Steve Jobs . . . . ...);>* Insanely great - embrace change /s, Steve Dosh for the greater and wider Apple ® community Mac OS X public - created 07/29/03 An FAQ is available as a separate Tribe here http://www.tribes.tribe.net/osxfaq & http://osx.tribe.net
. ..posted ƒlyday . Nice √ Hahahahah . ...Hey !
1) We liked BofA when they were still the Bank of Italy . They were , too , even after WW II . Why do they call them the P I G S ( Portugal , Italy , Greece , and Spain ) anyway ? Or is it Ireland . We dunno' and don't really care . Great acronym though . Y'all know what Fiat ® stands for , right ? A : " Fix It Again , Tony "
2) Hank Williams Jr. compared Obama to Hitler ? Uh , okay , Henry . That's a bit - or byte - like comparing Apples ® to oranges or Dells ® or Gateways ® or HP's ® . One thing about country , Rex : you always know where they are coming from . . ..and where they are going to . Country - Western ? We play 'em both √
3) The Great Mancession drags on . .and on .. .and on . The Great Bush - Cheney Mancession . At least the 00's are dead and over with
Mahalo for your editorials , /s, Steve :D
. ...Yes √ End it . Now . Here are the stats - > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Use_of_capital_punishment_by_country
Besides Texas , what states still actually use it ?
As for countries , yeah , let's continue to be like communist China , fascist Iraq and Iran and keep it active , huh ? It is foolish , dumb and inhumane . Just have the thugs , murders and rapists stay in jail for a long l o n g time . Their relatives can visit them and reflect about their particular crimes in detail . We wouldn't run the risk of killing innocent women and men , too
/s, a supporter of this letter writer , Steve Dosh , Hawai'i
b t w - We also support the right to arm bears √
More rejected children's book titles --> " Bambi and the AK-47 " :D
. . ..In his own tweet, Barack Obama wrote: "There may be no greater tribute to Steve's success than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented." ref : http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-15202484 /s, the Apple ® community of users .. .
. . ....);>*
Ira , Q : Why change the law ? A; Who knows ?
My guess is that the Republicans don't want illegal immigrants from MA Canada or the United States of Mexico to get quick , one stop service ( No one knows why . It's simply change for change sake . Let's make processes more complicated again to give state employees more to do ?
I would support a “yes” on Question 1, while practicing my civic duty , i fi voted in ME , also
The Republicans will preach , ' smaller government , ' whilst overseeing the largest buildup of the U S Federal Government ( under President Reagan ) in U S history. Facts are facts .
The last balanced U S federal budget was under Billery [ sic. ]
who knows why simWytons want to make things more complicated ?
" Simplify ." - Thoreau . . " Any third rate engineer can make some thing more complicated . It takes a first rate engineer to make something simple again . " - E . F . Schumacher , " Small Is Beautiful , 1 9 7 8 and r i p steve jobs /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana , hawai'i
. ...Nice √ All the way from Jo-burg , too . We were serving in Africa when that ex-con , ( It's just a joke ! Do hire ex-cons , Mainers :) , got selected and elected President . Exciting times . .. Hard to believe it's been ≠ 1 6 years already /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana , Hawai'i Weds. , 11:11 am - ish :D ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_South_Africa
. ... Right √ Hire disabled vets ƒirst http://recruitmilitary.com
b t w - Although our President wasn't a lawyer and his wifey is a certified genius ( if Magna Cum Laude from Princeton U. means any thing to any body ) ;
Q: what's the difference between lawyers and vultures ?
A: Removable wing tips :)
/s, Dr. Dosh , retired Ombudsman , Weds. 11 am - ish •
. .. .Maine st., u s a . .Hooray ! Sunday night 20:28 hst •
Cheers and kudos to the leditorial [ sic. ] staff for your many thoughtful insights . Us hawai'ians are known to say , " Right on , " yet , for those old enough to remember , " Right on , " was usually followed by the rejoinder . " Uh , left off, dude ."
Bates College is in turmoil over a electing and selecting a new President . The one who just left didn't complete her full term , history being a guide . Send Mark over there to get the - r e a l - scoop :) ref : http://www.bates.edu/presidents-of-bates.xml
. ....just one man's opinion ,/s, Dr. Dosh , Bates '78 http://abacus.bates.edu/people/orgs/intclub/
. .Love it . :) 11.10.02 20:12 hst • ≠
We kinda' like the http://www.fda.gov monitoring pesticide levels and contamination a lá that lettuce scare in Germany this past spring ( fecal chloroform ) and the current contamination scares that seem to coming from - o m g - Sen. Udall's State of Colorado . At least he's a Democrat (: Mo Udall was , also ( D - SD The Peace Garden State - RIP ) Doesn't hurt to be safe rather than sick and sorry
Nobody is really singling out ME's meager potato crop . Personally we eat the skins only , too . They contain the iron ( dirt ) and we red eat meat , too
Famous Potatoes √ Whoops . That would be Idaho's license plates
At least we do not live in Denmark , er , ..Europe ; ref : Denmark introduces "fat tax" e.g., http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/03_20.html h t h , /s, Dr. Steve Dosh , father of a rice burning ohana in Hawai'i :)
. . ...l o l and thanks Steve :)
Andy Rooney's last night tonight . . ...);>*
Offhand , it seems as if this country hasn't had any good luck with former TX governors as President is the recent past , dead eye Dick Cheney either
In fact , former Governors from AR weren't very good either althogh he was the president to balance the U S Federal budget , in fact
We sure are glad that Billery [ sic. ] is SECSTATE and our first lady Michelle graduated Summa Cum LAude from Princeton NJ instead of simply being a former school teacher from TX , the state that ranks 49 th out of 50 in the N C L B Act rankings ( almost dead last )
Like the old joke goes , " Anything good ever come out of Texas ?"
Thanks for the laugh Hon Gov. LePage /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i 11.10.02 19:50 hst • ≠
. ...Q: I wonder if, when officers are trained at the school in Vassalboro, they might be shown how to disable the person with a well-placed shot rather than kill.
A: Yes
My guess is that there is an ongoing investigation you could inquire in to for further information un der the freedom of information act . The first thing that is done is that the offier turns in his or her weapon .2 ) they , the officer or officers , are usually placed on administrative leave , 3 ) ask their bosses, inspector generals or police ombudsman or liason officers for further information . Also look in to the use of tazers , billy clubs , pepper spray , proper procedures , and the use of deadly force in the Great State of Maine . The good offices of your state senators and other elected officials can be very helpful with matters like this h th /s, a former police officer trainer in the U S Peace Zcorps - Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i
. ...l o l , yeah . It seems as if the - a l i e n s - will do the work no one else wants to in the Great State of Maine , like shoveling crap at DeCoster's farms
Perhaps our President could follow in the footsteps of President George W. Bush ref : http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=36555 and enact an amnesty , again :)
h t h /s, Dr. Dosh Hawai'i Sunday 11.10.02 19:21 hst •
. . ..Yup √ Brooka Quimby was an excellent debater from Bates . We always c r e a m Harvard , an over-rated institution ( like Bowdoin )
Say something else and summore about the party of " No . " , Govs. Perry , Palin , and Romney , Ms. Bachman and other, less consequential Republicans such a s the tea partiers . Darn Dead Sox ® . . ...);>*
Also , " No Ask No Tell , " crept uner your radar in the last weeks , like a camel's nose under a tent
Alo'ha from Pahoa /s, Dr. dosh and ohana
Obama is ohana and " ...ohana means family . Family means never being left alone or forgotten " -- Lilo
. ...We'd like to know if Hong Kong still exports people to the U S for $US100,000 a visa . There used to be a U S policy encoraging just that ( having worked for the State Dept. ) Yet, a lot of the garment workers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas - especially Saipan - have gone home to China and the plants have cloed up and shut down
No one else is emigrating now , are they ? A : No
People are still dying to get in here . No one is dying to get out
Raise your hand if your relatives were not immigrants to the U S . Of course they were . ...and Alo'ha nu'i lo'a to the Penobscot , Mic-Macs , Abenakei , Passamaquoddy , Mi'kmaq people , Pennacook , Tarratine , Wesget Sipu , Norridgewock , Androscoggin and Maliseet from native Hawai'ian tribes http://hawaii-gov.net/ Wiki means fast in Hawai'an .
To paraphrase the quote on the Statues of Liberty located in both the Seine river in Paris and in N Y C harbor , " Give us your tired , your poor , your doctors , lawyers amd nurses. . ." You gotta' be pretty smart to get in to the U S by whatever means you choose to do so
Hardy , let's say
h t h , /s, Dr. Dosh , Pahoa HI 96778 u s a FSO and RPCV ( ret.)
. . Yes . It needs to be re-paired . Now
Kennedy's Kiddie Korps : celebrating 50 years this year http://www.peacecorpswiki.org/Peace_Corps_Wiki
Aloha form Pahoa , HI . u s a 9 6 7 7 8 /s, Dr. Steve Dosh r p c v micro ' 7 8 Volunteer today --> http://www.americorps.gov/
Tuesday 5:30 pm HST •
. . Cutting off forn aid is like cutting off your nose despite your face Senator Jesse Helms [ r i p ] { R } no. car.
We need to get out of the 1 2 years war in Afghanistan . Now
There were no W M D's , We got Saddam and Osama bin forgotten , the heathcare system is fixed ( for those who can afford health care in these Unites States and who go not go to la Canada for their heath care ) , the Man-cession drags on and on
N e one remember how Viet Nam bankrupted this nation under Nixon ? We do
Nobody ( no-one ) has ever won a war in Afghanistan . Cheghis Khan ? A; Nope . The Russians ? A; Nope . US nope . Coalition forces ? nope .
Those who forget †his story are - d o o m e d - to repaat it
Who wants to be the last u s soldier shot in .af ?
Nobody does
posted 11.09.27 17:17 ≠ hst • b t w - We lost friends in the stinger wars there , Dar es Saleem , and Nairobi http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIM-92_Stinger if you know n e thing about them •
. . b t w - with a last name like " Acheson , " one might have thought you would have known better ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dean_Acheson /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i , u s a , birthstate of our president , the good former Senator from Illinois :D 11.09.27 5 pm hst •
Jason , you are wrong . We give no foreign aid to communist countries unless , of course , you purchase items at Wal-Mart ® and visit Cuba :)
Do the Chinese purchase Boeing aircraft ? A ; Yes Can they make them ? A; No
hth - xtra credit L name the chinese currency someone _____________ <- /s, dr. dosh hawai'i
Cut off foreign aid ? As if diplomacy is more expensive than war . ..
D O D spends ≠ US$660Billion / year . U S forn aid is ≠ US$20billion
and - hooray - for 50 years of the u s peace corps http://www.peacecorps.gov
Volunteer t o d a y :) /s, dr. dosh r p c v micro '78 F S O ( ret. ) & http://www.usaid.gov e.g., foreign aid •
Yeah , we served in Africa , Micronesia , Maine , and Guatemala :)
. ....it does , make sense •
The problem with the republican party at this moment in his-story is as follows : Ms. Bachman and Ms. Palin
They are two sides of the same coin
The party of overwight country club male golfers does not appeal to the average voter , - most - of whom are women . They vote in droves . They can see throught the shrill and divisive rhotic posed by the two-timing Newt Gingriches and clueless Gov. Perry's and hypocrtical Mitt Romney's of this world
The political party of Abe Lincoln espoused democratic values of equality , peace and fraternity
This is the true roots of the G O P -> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Know_Nothing <- Deny it someone
Deny f a c t s again ( and again :) /s, Dr. Dosh Sunday 10:40 am - ish Hawai'i
. ...How come you don't buy local ¿ hahHAhahAHhah ! Just a joke and certainly - not - an endorsement for http://halcyonyarn.com/ in Bath , ME . Do you guys even know H O W to knit ?
/s, Dr. Dosh amd ohana , Hawai'i , Bates '78
. ...Please don't forget the Ed Hopper art exhibition over to Bowdoin , also . Well worth a look \ see √
He's the guy who did all those stark paintings in N Y C of people at cafés and such , smoking cigarettes , voyeuristic paintings from subways , etc. , Bowdoin grad . Like Andy Wyeth he did a lot of watercolors
/s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i Ya' Gotta' Have Arts http://www.maineartscene.com/ <- not necessarily an endorsement
. .Judy , 11.09.22 18:30 hst * Thursday night
" Interestingly, we are less likely than average Americans to be involved in our churches. "
Q : Who's #1 in non - church attendance ?
A : Your cousins in VerRrrRrrrmont :) Darn socialists . .it's a fact though . Maybe that's why Irene took her wrath on them - HAhahHAhah ! ( just a joke :) /s, Dr. Dosh Pahoa , Hi 96778 u s of a
* Please pass the disaster assistance bill in the House of Representatives Mr. Speaker of the House John Boehner http://www.speaker.gov *
Do not ask for federal assistance for Texas for your raging wildfires and the e x t r e m e agricultural drought , ya' hear , Gov. Perry ?
. . Good work √
Maybe the somewhat honorable Charlie Webster ought to apologize to folk . After all , pride always goeth before a fall
Can't wait to read about the outcome of the recent DeCoster " Gringo in Mexico " incident in Turner . Parenthetically , " Gringo en Mexico , " was a song written and performed by Wendy Waldman ( L / A Mexican - Jewish ) and performed at Bates College in 1 9 7 7
The L S J ®'s coverage of the eco-terrorists that decended upon that egg plant several years ago from Ohio , and then summarily left , was exemplary
We remember this stuff . ...
/s, your readers 11.09.22 18:30 hst •
. . People are going to eat and smoke what they crave . Tobacco is a H U G E export and a vegetable to boot
The things we can not understand ( and we do - not - expect the LSJ ® to clarify :) are U S D A programs that pay farmers to not plant crops
Alt : " U S D A Asks Wisconsin Farmers to Destroy Milk "
i . e. , actions like that :) /s, Steve
. . It does ssem a bit non sensical .
Doesn't Maine and U S law state that whomever works here must possess a valid green card or be a US citizen and not of foreign - let's say - Canadian citizenry ?
Inquiring minds want to know how many gringos and how many Mexicans work in Turner at DeCoster . .right now . Headcount √
Having worked in Guatemala for > 4 years i can tell you that all ex-patriot , Spanish speaking workers are not from Mexico
Heck , many are from Puerto Rico ( part of these United States ) , Texas ( also US ) , Panama , Honduras , Costa Rica , Honduras , Venezuela , Nicaragua , Spain , and other non - English speaking locales
Brazil speaks Portuguese as does Cape Verde and many of those ex-pats live and work in New Bedford , or Gloucester MA u s a making fish stix
The owner of all the independent Dunkin Donuts ® in N E is from , ( of all places ), the Azores and speaks Spanish and as reported in the newpaper several years ago
W e i r d ME xenophobia sets in . . . h t h /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i
. .We've beat this dead horse enough , huh ? Save social security from the tea party :) More to come . . ..surely /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana , Hawai'i http://www.aarp.org/work/social-security/ 11.09.21
. .. .A: Yes √ " Subsidies or not, Americans will still eat Twinkies. " It's true . A F D C and T A N F - try - to regulate what can and can not be purchased ( no tobacco or booze , t y v m ) and in the public schools they are trying to get rid of the vending machine with sodas @ 140 calories in fructose ( corn syrup ) sweetners
Yet , isn't it a bit like pushing spaghetti or punching Jello ® ¿
The Hostess ® Twinkie Twins will probably always be with us and , ontil ppl truly believe , " you are what you eat , " coronary heart disease , high blood pressure , car accidents ( for 1 6 year olds ) , and cancers will kill most Americans , north and south
We support the right to arm bears , also
h t h . /s , dr. dosh and ohana , hawai'i http://www.cspinet.org/nah/10foods_bad.html 11.09.21 10 am - ish hst •
. ...One of six women is either battered or sexually abused during her lifetime . Don't think it is just men who are perverts , either . Assault and battery are felonies , e v e r y o n e , every where in the very United States • /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i As a public service --> http://sor.informe.org/sor/ <-- these are your convicted sexual offenders
. .. . That's most excellent √ They aren't the only ones to appreciate your comendable efforts . Most everyone in Sabbatus does , also
'ey ! We play horseshoes with l a r g e washers out here in Hawai'i . Try to throw them in a hole in a wooden box. Helps with arm strength , also . h t h Dr. Dosh and ohana . . Tuesday
. . Claire and Gary ,
Practice a little compassionate conservatism why don'ja and go and volunteer some where , any where
for http://www.aspca.org h t h <3 Steve Dosh R P C V Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Micro ' 78 http://www.peacecorps.gov 13:22 hst • Tuesday
. . Good editorial √ Even the r i c h receive social security . Thank goodness it wasn't privatized by the Bush administration . Imagine if this poor soul had no social security whatsoever ? At least veterans ( M/F ) can go to Togus if things get really , r e a l l y bad , most of 'em any way . We used to find frozen ones in the spring during the thaw . .if their pets hadn't eaten them first
This is what social workers at Togus VA do for a living
We have a tight community fabric here in Hawai'i for these issues , plus , it never gets cold . Every Friday they , the older folks , meet at the local Catholic church for their free food , haircuts , and comraderie
Today i had a chat with one guy at the barbershop about his medical condition . He is a WW II veteran by the name of Bernie . He fought for the Germans . My son Larry gets US$10/hr. to help a Henry Klein ( another WW II vet - US ) with his house in the jungle . This is a Hawai'i state funded program . It seems that the Eastern cultures ( read : Japanese Americans ) care more about their elders than a lot of the rest of the U S
Hawai'i has the longest longevity rate of any state in our blessed union
Thanks for the insight in to Maine , the way life ought to be
Thank goodness our President fixed the medical sysetem , got Osama Bin forgotten , got us out of one war ( Iraq ) , and has laid his cards on the table with the various intransigent Republicans
/s, Steve Dosh , Pahoa , ode to the common man --> http://www.ketzle.com/frost/deathire.htm
. .Oliver North was the greatest threat to the U S Constitution last century running private armies out of the basement of the U S White House under the guise of Contra-gate and should be thrown in jail along with John Ashcroft and dead eye Dick Cheny ( for waterboarding )
Those crimes only serve to prove how many illegal and unspervised by Congress acts go on in Republican run White Houses that no body knows about . ...
Hey i am equal oppourtunity and bi partisan , too
Doesn't it seem like only yesterday that Monica Lewinsky was crawling there on here hands and knees there ¿ Let's bring illicit sex back the the executive branch Presidnet Oabama :)
Arms for hastages ? No . Stooping to the low tactics of the terrorists ? No , also , † y v m . hth Dr. Dosh FSO ( ret .) Monsy 10 am - ish hst •
. . Good editorial √ Underemployment, also . .
Can't do the time don't do the crime . Many, m a n y mentally ill people spend time in jail , unfortunately . We've hired ex-cons B4 here in Hawai'i and still do
We wouldn't hire this guy though --> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_North <--
Mis-demeanors are one thing . Sexual abuse , assault , and battery is a felony , when convicted in all 5 0 of these very , United States
h t h <3 Dr. Dosh and oahna , Hawai'i , and as a public service --> http://sor.informe.org/sor/ <-- look up your firends , neighbors , and relatives 11.09.18 10:10 am - ish hst •
. .In fact, we’re Americans and we don’t walk around terrified
Former SECSTATE and Chief of Staff Colin Powell was right Leo and you remain a fool
There was " no exit strategy " and there were no WMD's
Unfortunately Mr. Powell left a most distinquished life of public service and honor to us because he could no longer work for liars , hypocrits , fools , and idiots such as dead eye Dick Cheney and John Ashcroft who should be prosecuted for approving illegal waterboarding . Their collective irrational fear contrdicted intelligence
Who came after Mr. Powell ?
That bald faced liar Condi Rice , who , with a GAO report in front of her that was entitled , " Osama Bin Laden Will Attack the United States ," tried to tell the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee chaired by Medal of Honor recipient , the most Honorable Senator Daniel Inoye ( D ) Hawai'i , in her testimony that it did not say just that
Get your facts straight before you start trying to hold honorable people liable for things that didn't happen . Your errors of ommission are as egregious as errors of commission
You are a disgrace to all true journalists who have sacrificed their lives in service to democracy , the greater good , and freedom and accuracy of speech
You ought to be fired
/s Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i 11.09.17 8:20 am cc: miami herald
. .Why are ppl so worried about this issue ? Even http://www.aarp.org will tell you that social security is about the - only - solvent U S federal program right now . Privatize social security ? No , t y v m :) /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i
. .l o l Trevor . Talent •
It was worth it
How much was the ticket ¿
Next time do a stoppie , also √
Aloha from Pahoa , dr. dosh and ohana ,
[ former Maine Cycle Salvage ( Canal st. ) e m p l o y e e ]
. .'bout time √ You should have run this first and then the BIW layoff piece second .. unless you really do - not - like your u s senators :) just my opinion /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Ships_built_in_Louisiana 11.09.16 4:40 hst •
. . 11:11 hst • weds., hump day . Macroeconomics 1 0 1 : Rising poverty and lower unemployment = raise the minimum wage . Who really wants to work at Wendy's ® ? Working poor . . . ...†hink about it a sec • Working Poor √ h t h <3 Dr. Dosh http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2010/06/30/minimum-national-wage/
. .Hmmm. . l o l √ 1 pm
We truly wish Ms. Susan Collins ( R ) ME would run for President
She's so much more qualified than any other Republican in the running
She really is
Alo'ha from Pahoa HI u s a Dr. Dosh and ohana
. .. .This is posted mostly as a rhetorical question , " Does any one have any clue w h e r e these jobs went to ? " Possible answer : Louisiana • Speak with your repubilcan U S Senators about your jobs in ME . American bottoms , it's a law √ ( Our navy and US flagged merchant marine must use boats and ships made here ) h t h Tuesday noon hst • /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Charles,_Louisiana
. .Unless you are from a different Unites States than us , Jeff , we have been , remain , and are completely united
Forgetabout about drinking , the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands , the Territory of Guam , American Samoa , the U . S . Virgin Islands , Puerto Rico and the former Panama U S Canal Zone ( Panama and Cuba and Venezuela use U S dollar$ ) for a second , and our other colonies like the Phillipines we inherited from the Spanish when we beat them in Cuba
Just try and remember the Maine ≠ 1 0 0 years ago in Havana harbor :)
Do try
H T H ( hope this helps :) ∞
. ... No , guns don't kill people √ People kill people • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brady_Handgun_Violence_Prevention_Act
We support this legislation ^^ named after Presideent Reagan's press Sec'y :) 300,000,000 citizens , 196,000,000 guns . When is enough enough ¿ The British are not coming n e more • 11.09.12 <3
We agree √ . .". the conviction of a Harrison ME woman for stealing more than $4 million. " Harrison . That's where they closed the local public school system down for a while in ≠ 2 0 0 9 because of fecal chloroform in the drinking water , right ? A: yes
In fact , this editorial poses a good argument for socialized medicine a lá Canada or Europe
There is no Medicare or Medicaid fraud there , is there ? A: no . They don't have it . There can't be
Mike Moore's " Sicko " was a pretty good flick , after all :)
/s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i http://www.pnhp.org/facts/single-payer-faq
Q: Is our Constitution unconstitutional with all of this age discrimination? A: No , Tom . It's a living document that can be changed by amendment
It is our own rules , promulgations , covenants , orders , contracts , agreements , understandings , settlements, pacts , deals , pledges , promises and warrants that may , in fact , be unconstitutional
The President proposes , Congress disposes . The Supreme Court interprets the laws
In Maine you have a constitution and a supreme court , also .
Argue age discrimination there , first ( just a suggestion )
h t h /s, Steve Dosh , former Ombudsman
. . Nice article √ noon - ish hst ∞
Jealousy , sour grapes , name calling , veiled threats and weirdo revenge are all negative emotions and un helpful . What if the kids read your posts , grandma and grandpa ? Even their parents ( your children ) can read these negatory [ sic. ] posts on their Blackberries ® and iPhones ®
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/s, The Mac User community @ Tribe.net ∞ noon hst • http://osx.tribe.net { not necessarily an endorsement }
. ...Interesting and insightful analysis √ noon hst •
Personally i do not think social security is going away very soon . It's imminant death is being greatly exaggerated . It is one of the - f e w - U S Federal Govt. programs that everyone likes and is still solvent and will remain so for many , m a n y years . We don't believe anyone will be proposing privatizing social security tonight , except maybe GDußya' , but he is his-tory , thank goodness . The tea party has succcesfully co-opted the G O P and will see their popularity fade if they continue down the present path . Both Bachman and Perry have wacky , unproven , and untested ideas that make them unsuitable for the C E O position of the U S G . Good luck wiht the firefights , Gov. Perry . Don't come begging the U S Federal Govt. for help , ya' hear ? Ask for volunteers
Since 1 8 1 4 ( or thereabouts ) most people both here and abroad have underestimated the strength and resolve of the American populace
Just watch :) /s, Steve
. .Tabanak Jacque , " NewPage owns paper mills in Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Nova Scotia, Canada ."
This is a Canadian company ? Back to making more palletts and toothpicks , shoes and boots , boos and shoots , Mainers
i used to make palletts for Bob Brackett in Leeds . The ones i have seen lately are made form recycled materials
Beuna suerté , Sincerely , Steve
. .José , we are admitted trainiacs
Have 'em go to Gorham N H and look at that G T rail museum over there right in the middle of town . There is a ton of stuff and some ideas on what to do , the docent is nice ( she is ) , and they even have the old Bates station signage
h t h , http://www.gorhamnewhampshire.com/railroadmuseum.html Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i
. ...Good news √ Field of Dreams : Build it and they will come
t y v m for the leƒt handed compliment about Apple ® Corp. computers , also , from your Mac ® users
Carbonite ® semms to be pursuing a busines model much like http://www.answers.com/topic/usinternetworking-inc has had for > 10 years now : off - site storage and computing power . USi rents software , too . Let's hope and pray that these call centers will empower employees to make decisions . Otherwise they are a waste of time and money ( just my opinion ) . When i worked for Continental ® Airlines we - knew - that people do not wait for > 2 minutes 22 seconds on hold . They just hang up and then call someone else
Aloha from Pahoa , readers . We speak English here , also , but not very much french :) /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana 12:38 HST • Weds.
. . Rex ? What's their web site ? My daughter started a business from a garage in the 2nd worst state for business creation ( HI ) and i'd post their web page here but it may violate your policy . .Aloha from wingshawaii dot com <3 Dr. Dosh and ohana
. ...Cal , your premise is wrong . . .". financial dependence on China, " We are not financially dependant on Communist China . Their currency is the ¥uan . Do you have ¥uan in your wallet ? Neither do i . Do you have any Rubles ( Russia ) in your wallett ? . Nope , again
We ( U S ) hold - no - Chinese treasury bills
Study macro economics again ( if you ever did )
/s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i noon hst • Weds. ( file : the blind leading the blind :)
. .Certainly councilman Samson's intensions are noble , true , and ideal . Thing is , most police ( M / F ) come from the ranks of our recent heros of Afghanistan and Iraq . Miltary Police ( M P ) , as it were . Best of luck . h t h , Steve Dosh , former police trainer in the U S Peace Corps http://www.hireveterans.com/
. .Best of luck . ...These and the teachers' unions are arguably the most important unions in ME . They , and EMT's , save and protect your lives . i mention teachers in the same breathe because children are our future . Teach them well , let them lead the way . In 2010, the union membership rate--the percent of wage and salary workers who were
members of a union--was 11.9 percent, down from 12.3 percent a year earlier, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported . Shaw's ® is union , Hannaford ® not . Yellow Freight ® lines is union . Most others : not . American ® and United ® are union . The other airlines are not . B I W is mostly union... h t h , /s, Steve Dosh , former member of the F S P A union
. ...David ? The lesson of the Communist Chinese invasion ( as you put it ) is that the Chinese have had Boeing 7 4 7 's since 1 9 6 9 and they still can not make one . They copy but can not invent . h t h ∞ Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i Active Internet connections (including servers)
Proto Recv-Q Send-Q Local Address Foreign Address (state)
tcp4 0 0 192.168.200.136.51014 74.114.28.200.http ESTABLISHED tuesday 10 am - ish hst •
. . l o l , Rich √ Rick Perry isn't anti - science , he just needs to go back to where he came from and fight his state's massive wild fires , agriculture devestation , unemployment woes , high finance crooks , his 49th ranking in public school acheivement ( out of 50 ) and the extensive drought in his state . No sense of urgency ? Someone didn't learn the prinicipal lesson of Katrina very well , tsk., tsk.
We've all had enough of dumb TX governors , that's for sure , and Houston's Enron ® was , in fact , a ponzi scheme , Gov. Perry . b t w - Nice book
Creationism ? Heaven forbid . Hybrid vigor ? Yup - look at our President Obama . Inconvenient truths , ( Michele Bachman ) ? Yeah , http://climate.nasa.gov/ rocket scientists are simply full 'o bull and always have been ( toungue firmly plated in cheek :) . Who's anti - science ? Naah . .what me worry ? Back to your Know Nothing Party roots . ... "The movement originated in New York in 1843 as the American Republican Party. . ." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Know_Nothing Happy Labor Union Day to all you journalists who are in a union like http://www.spj.org/ /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i :)
. ...Now that New Hamster's [sic.] Republican party has officially imploded . .... That's the story you really need to look at . It may be contagious . Forget about Gerrymandering . Just a suggestion . Repiublican Presidential implications for Maine can be summed up in two words : Susan Collins & Happy Labor Union Day from Hawai'i , /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana , 4:04 pm hst , Monday •
. .Happy Labor Day l o n g weekend everyone ' Dolar ' comes from the Portuguese meaning ' pain , ' right Dolores ? :) and Aloha from Pahoa <3 Dr. Dosh and ohana http://hawaiiannames.hisurf.com/ <- type in Barack Hussein Obama . He's Irish isn't he ? 11.09.05 12:50 HST ≠
. . Typhoon days , snow days , hurricane days . What's the difference ? :) Whose child will be attacked next? Not mine , i hope . Please don't forget that Mike Vick is back in the NFL ® , pit bull lovers . Alo'ha from Pa'hoa , HI 96778 u s a , the Dosh ohana
. . Lot's of relevant comments √
Kind of a dumb question , but , what is that career politician ( 27 yrs. so far ) Gov. Rick Perry ( R ) TX doing about the wildfires and agriculture - disaster - drought in TX right now ? we'd like to know . Social Security is not a ' Ponzi scheme ' Rick . Never has been ( his book - read it ) . Houston's Enron ® was a ' Ponzi scheme '
We truly - w i s h - and hope the Republicans can field a credible candidate for next year's election
Doesn't Mitt Romney strike you a bit like a Gore , John Kerry or a Mike Dukakis ? Rather wooden ? Yeah √ That's the ticket . The women are too shrill . Maybe our SECSTATE and former US Senator Billery will run . She's got a husband who knows how to balance the federal budget .../s, Steve Dosh
. . Yes , we all gotta' admit , Republicans , that F E M A did okay this time . They didn't screw up
Our federal , state and city governments did ( and are still doing ) what they were suppose to , in preparation , warning , mitigation , and final clean up . That's why we agree to pay taxes
The true lesson of Katrina , [ Kanye West's clever rap , " George Bush Doesn't Care About Black People , " not withstanding ] , was simply this :
No sense of urgency
h t h /s, Steve Dosh
b t w - We lost another tourist here yesterday . He was scuba diving in a group and they left him behind and then only realized it 45 mins later . They are still looking for his body . ....
. .i don't think any one took it unless her name was Irene . Why would they ? Sure , graveyard vandalism occurs , but it may have washed or blown away or gone somewhere else
Maybe is was a close friend or a relative who absconded with it
Those crosses ( we have them here in Hawai'i , too ) used to creep me out when we served in Guatemala . You'd see like 30 or fourty of them next to a clff where the bus went off ... . If you've ever wondered where old school buses end up [ you never see any on the road or in junkyards ] , look no further than Mexico and Central America .
Old carnival rides , too
Now , those are scary rides
Sorry to hear of your loss /s, Steve Dosh , former Maine Cycle Salvage employee , Canal St
. .HmHHHMMmmm , again . Thanks , Mark . Charles Soule , Travis Soule , something's ƒishy in Denmark or New Gloucester or somewhere , somehow
With all those qualified mayoral candidates , do they automatically revert to becoming City Council members if they lose ?
Some of us thought we read somewhere there weren't enough q u a l i f i e d City Council candidates in the running . Nor would we ever want to be accused of inferring that Loystone may possibly be putting the ' mock ' in ' democracy ' yet once again . Nice town /s, Steve Dosh , former resident
. .HHmm. .Do you realize that if Time - Warner ® and Keebler ® got together with Polygram Records ® they could form a company called Poly Warner Cracker ® ? Ayuh √ /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i •
. t y v m Sybilla M. Pettingill 11.08.31 09:30 hst •
Attn. all widowers . You guys , too . You know who you are , Mr. Mom's . Home doesn't just have to be " home-work " all the time for your kids . Show some understanding , conpassion , and active listening . Go play some soccer with them . Get them some water pistols at Wally World ® . Nose to the grindstone and perfectionism just fosters boring , resentful & one dimensional children . Listen to the bells , today , also . Ask not for whom the bell tolls . They toll for thee
John Lennon once said, " Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans ." Think about that a sec √
/s, Dr. Dosh , father of four http://www.ayso.org <--- not too late •
. .1 ) Osama bin forgotten : Gone , 2 ) Ghadaffi ? Next √ Doug ? SECCOMMERCE Ron Brown d i e d in Bosnia , fool . Clinton balanced the US Federal budget . BIllery is our SECSTATE . Ron Brown [r i p ] was shot down , probably by singer missle . We pity fools . We praise heros . There arew three types of people , Doug : ! ) those who make things happen , 2 ) those who w a t c h things happen, and , 3 ) those who do not know what happened • h t h /s, Dr. Dosh ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Brown_%28U.S._politician%29 11 am - ish
. .Thanks Scott , and what are your contingency plans , Dan ? Let's say your computers went down at your place of employment or the roof caved in because of too much snow . Do you have battery backups systems and off site storage in case of floods ? It's a rhetorical question
It's easy to criticize people who work 2 4 x 7 x 3 6 5 for lapses during the wee hours
i think if we lived in ME we'd get us a big wind turbine for our back yard . This is , in fact , is in our backyard --> http://www.punageothermalventure.com/ <-- When we lose power it gets fixed rather quickly and efficiently . t y v m , C M P , the local P U C , and other first responders , and Aloha from Pahoa , /s Dr. Dosh and ohana h t h 11.08.29 5 pm - ish hst •
11.08.29 16:30 hst • Weird Wired World , huh ? Nice , wacky editorial . All we get here in Hawai'i are tsunami , earth shakes , and lava . Oh , lost tourists , also , especially from Europe . Two died the other day . Serious !
What's this Northern Massachusetts movement we hear about from time to time ? Bangor going to succeed ? ¿ Make the official language ƒrench ? Tabanak , Jaque !
. ...'ey , we do hope that you guys and girls did not - f l o a t - away . After all , the glaciers are melting . Time for more water turbines we'd say . The Auburn Androscoggin water turbine was installed in 1 9 2 2 . Go look at it . Yeah that one . Next to the river . Provides electricity to the twin cities ? Surely you have visited it . .. dtd. 1 9 2 2 right on it ? How many bridges got swept away . ..
Alo'ha from Pahoa u s a http://www.bustedtees.com/secede <- not necessarily an endorsement
. .uh . ." . .. treating the cat that was injured, " only in ME :) Cats are nuisances and ought to penned up . They kill birds and other small animals , even rats . We use cat traps here we get from the local legally appointed control officers . They also work work well on mongeese that we end up killing because they are worse than cats . Feral furs . " Man Bites Dog " HAhHAhahah ! Hawai'ians call 'em squirrels 00 the mongeese h t h ∞ i see public service in this man's future https://donate.aspca.org/Donate/Donations/TN/Guardian_TN_C.aspx?Placemen... h t h ∞ /s, Dr. Dosh Saturday 11:00 am - ish hst •
. ...Yes √ & cheers to all volunteers [ you know who you are ] from http://www.peaacecorps.gov celebrating 50 years of , ( you guessed it ), v o l u n t e e r i n g <3 this very year . You can volunteer , †oo . You do not need advanced degrees ; just some valid and relevant experience . After all , Jimmy Carter's mom volunteered in Africa when she was 60 - ish .
Start small in your own villiage . Small is beautiful
Do volunteer
/s, Dr. Dosh RPCV Micro '78 ( Returned Peace Corps Volunteer , Micronesia , 1 9 7 8 )
. . ...uh huh , Paul √ ƒonix is phun though • Eubonix , also . How about ig-pay at-Lin ey n e one ¿ ( pig Latin ) It the lack of ma†h and science skills that will comne back to haunt us in the future . After all , " A Rat In Tom's House May Eat Tom's Ice Cream . " <---- It's just a mnemonic , everyone , h t h , Dr. Dosh and ohana http://hawaiiannames.hisurf.com/
. .. . ref : . .jumping to conclusions ; " . ...innocent until proved guilty in a court of law ." This is America , not ƒrance , after all . Poor teacher . (S)he is probably a good one
As a public service , feel free to look up your c o n v i c t e d felon friends , neighbors , and ƒamily here -- > http://sor.informe.org/sor/ Our site in Hsawai'i uses Google ® to pin point them on a map • h t h Dr. Dosh and ohana . . ..
.All, 11.08.25 11:11 am - ish •
.†he Great State of Maine is not the - only - State asking for this e x e m p t i o n . States rights , remember ? The President proposes , Congress disposes . /s, Dr. Dosh and kids ( in public school :)
. . †hanks , Leonard
MLK jr.'s dreams of our children and grandchildren being judged by the content of their character and not the color of their skin , on those red clay Georgia plains has largely come true , hasn't it President Obama , Michelle , Sasha & Malia ?
We - all - fondly rememenber those vivid images of those many pastors , priests , religious , and muslim clergy marching lockstep , arm in arm through the wicked and unforgiving streets of Birmingham AL with their Alo'ha lei's strung around their necks
Do practice ko'ku'a ( compassion , in Hawai'ian :)
ref : http://www.mlkmemorial.org/
Cal , ( lest we forget ) , the last balanced U S Federal budget was under Bill Clinton . Who really cares about Virginia with all those brown shirted State policemen and women trotting around all the time ? Reminds us of Birmingham , Alabama : backwards
TX has a major, m a j o r agriculture problem this year with the drought : cattle , corn , and soybens ( fodder )
Just my opinion based on facts :) /s, Dr. Dosh
.11.08.24 20:23 HST • . We remember that editorial well . Some of us thought that the truth the LSJ ® was going to expose was that Mitt Romney's MA health care plan = Obamacare . HAhHAhahah ! Funny that Mitt is running behind the new Texan tonight , too , with all their money
" There are many truths , some of them inconvenient , " said Al Gore , after the hanging chad stolen election incident in Flori-duh [ sic. ] . Be careful what you wish for , you just may get it
Diplomats have learned that discretion is always the better part of valor . " Gee , that's a big gun you have . Are you really going to use it on me ? " l o l • Oh ! The pen is mightier than the sword , but no match for an Uzi . You can quote me on that . /s, Steve Dosh , Foreign Service Officer ( ret. ) , Guatemala , Micronesia & Africa -- only shot at once :)
HHHHmmm. ." Last year, 113 of 635 public schools in Maine failed. " You must be somewhat of a scholar , though , Mr. Rhodes , judging by your editorials
We have the same problem here in Hawai'i . M O S T of our schools fail and are thrown into remedial or corrective status . We have a high percentage of non-native speakers ; Pacific Islanders , Pilipinos , and other Far East foreign national immigrant kids whose folks have no interest in speaking English at home . So be it
To recap : N C L B was a deal struck between then Sen. Ed Kennedy and George Bush to raise educational stadards in the U S . They even put up little red school houses out in front of the U S national D O E in D C in 2 0 0 1 . Those were modeled on the original and first ' little red school house ' in Byfield , MA , i . e., http://www.thegovernorsacademy.org/
i think confusion arises from how schools are scored . It is not > 90% = A , > 80% = B and so forth . I believe it is 50 % pass , 50 % fail , including charter and church schools ( i could be wrong on this point ) In a similar vein , the avg I Q in the U S is 1 0 0 , by definition . 1 / 2 of the people are smarter, 1 \ 2 dumber
You are correct is stating that teachers and administrators can not and should not " teach to test " meaning , just teaching kids what they need to know in order to get a good score , be it on S A T's , N C L B , M L A T 's , or whatever . We all know that wisdom really has nothing to do with smarts , does it Forrest Gump ? There are teachers and then there are educators . . ....
This is not an easy issue for our nation
One fact we know true is that , ( unlike ME & HI ) , TX ranks 49th in this blessed union and our previous first lady was a former school teacher from there
The current one ( Michelle ) graduated Summa Cum Laude from Princeton University . Things are looking up h t h , Dr. Dosh and Ohana http://www2.ed.gov/nclb/landing.jhtml
. .All joking aside , our best hopes and wishes for speedy recoveries . .. and thanks to all who helped out • Get any good shots , Russ ? /s. Steve Dosh http://www.balloonfiesta.com/
. .l o l , We get earth shakes most every other day here in Hawai'i :) In Guatemala we lived - b e t w e e n - two active volcanos , Pacaya and Jocotenango . I'd wake up in the middle on the night . .the bed would be shaking. . and i would be thinking , " Who's in bed with my wifey beside me ? " HAhahahah & Alo'ha from Pahoa HI b t w - say a little prayer for Japan , Their P M had to resign over the whole affaire ref : http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/22/world/asia/22japan.html?_r=1 11.08.24 09:45 am - ish •
. .o m g . .
How are the injured doing ? God please help them . What a nightmare it must be for them and their families & loved one
The pilot should probably have her pilot's license held for a while until the FAA reaches their conclusions , both as a safeguard and a precaution
Propane does burn , like hydrogen . Correct me if i am wrong , but helium does not ?
A big thanks to the local fire departments and al first responders , also , for attending to the injured and the police for your help and succor . On a slightly different note , how was the response time from your local hospitals , let's say St. Mary's ( they advertise with in the LSJ ) . CMMC ?
We all appreciate your public services in these very United 5 0 States
Alo'ha from Pahoa, /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana 11.08.22 ≠ 2 pm hst •
. ...Prices are too high , Gabrielle , and may go higher . Yet in fact , the price of a barrel of crude oil is down to ≠US$80 today . It was over $US100 in June
Gold has no intrinsic worth and is of limited use as a soft metal . People in France and Africa tend to hoard it during uncertain times given their his-tories of conflict , fighting , and dissent . Gold is like diamonds : small , easy to move in small quantaties and somewhat valuable
Platinum and titanium composite alloys are worth more and very strong and a better hedge given that they are more - u s e f u l - Our society is a composite society and very strong , also . Don't worry . Our strength is in our composite hybrid vigor given by your immigrant forefathers . We , the US , are still the supermarket to the world , also http://www.adm.com
Everyone forgot about stagflation , huh ? ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stagflation h t h Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i 11.08.22 13:35 hst •
. .. .Suggestion : try to interest the Somali - American community leaders , especially women /s, Dr. Dosh , Bates '78 & former desk officer for all U . S . - Somali civilian foreign aid ( DA & ESF ) in DC ( 2002 - 2004 ) posted 11.08.22 13:20 HST • http://www.ecbo.me/united-somali-women-of-maine-lewiston h t h <3
. ...Not only that but i'd bet most Mainers would rather hear windmills ( wind turbines ) churning than old , decrepit F-16 Falcon jets - s c r e a m i n g - about the place burning up valuable fossil fuels and kerosene ( jet fuel is kerosene , after all ) . Our defense budget averages about US$1Trillion ( 1 T ) every year . Why ?
b t w - We think that guy from Turner should get the Medal of Honor http://www.goforbroke.org/
Lastly , t y v m , Bangor for hosting the World Champion Hilo HI , usa senior little league team in their total defeat and utter humiliation of Texas yesterday • /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i :)
. .Gee. .good editorial √ !% of Americans own 20% of U.S. wealth in 2011 . These are simply facts to know and understand . Some of that 1% list Houston hotel rooms as their H O R ( Home of Record - the Bush family ) Corporate greed ? Yeah . That's why we called it the "BS"( Bear - Stearns ) bailout , Mr. Bush . Someone once said in a book that ,. ".. it easier for a camel to get through the eye of a needle than . . ." It may all come back to haunt him , yes . We are all paying for eight years of the Republicans . ...right now . cleaning up afte the elephants
In fact , i thought you guys were going to say that Mr. Romney invented Obamacare and it would come back to haunt him . Hahahh !
Good work • Love your paper
How come your Senator Collins doesn't run for the top dog job ? She would be a much better bet than , let's say , the strident and mis-informed Ms. Bachman ( R ) MN Would someone please tell Michelle that C02 global climate change is real ? http://climate.nasa.gov/evidence/ Get a clue , lady
h t h , Dr. Dosh 6 pm HST •
btw - How was the balloon festival ?
. ...Dumß question , " Are your grand children obese ? "
Another news article that touches upon this subject ----> . ...from England http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-14572889?print=true
( for all Lewiston Sun Journal readers :) h t h , Dr. Dosh and ohana , Hawai'i , celebrating 51 years of Statehood . Today , Friday is our Statehood day . We are on vacation here in the 50th State , i.e., a State day off 12:30 pm
W o w , Rex √ Didn't know all that • No wonder we used to call it the " B o 0 O º * o 0 o ß tube ," huh , ladies ? Sofa spuds unite . ... poat a picture • Gee , We can hope it isn't contagious or heriditary ( toungue firmly placed in cheek :)
And as a publice service. . .--> " . .innovative and creative ways to make combating childhood obesity ." http://www.letsmove.gov/ <-- Our First Lady's officially sancioned effort
t y v m /s, Dr. Dosh & Ohana , Hawai'i 1 pm - ish Thursday <3
.. Thanks , Bonnie . " The program will have six to 10 Bates interns who will monitor or lead tutoring and activities, and nine “street leaders,” high school students who act as counselors. " i used to student teach E S L as a Bates student to many young 4th - 6th grade ƒrench speakers . Mind you , i still only know about enough ƒrench to get my face slapped but i did pick up Ameslan in Loystone ( my French - Canadian g/f Rita was deaf ) , German , Portuguese , Spanish , Chuukese , Itang and a smattering of other languages along the way ( including some English :)
O'ja'la and En'sh'Allah , shalom , salem , peace , best of luck , & Alo'ha from Pahoa HI u s a , /s, Dr. Dosh , FSO ( ret.) Bates '78
.. Thanks , Bonnie . " The program will have six to 10 Bates interns who will monitor or lead tutoring and activities, and nine “street leaders,” high school students who act as counselors. " i used to student teach E S L as a Bates student to many young 4th - 6th grade ƒrench speakers . Mind you , i still only know about enough ƒrench to get my face slapped but i did pick up Ameslan in Loystone ( my French - Canadian g/f Rita was deaf ) , German , Portuguese , Spanish , Chuukese , Itang and a smattering of other languages along the way ( including some English :)
O'ja'la and En'sh'Allah , shalom , salem , peace , best of luck , & Alo'ha from Pahoa HI u s a , /s, Dr. Dosh , FSO ( ret.) Bates '78
. Dumß question . Was Gerrymandering invented when Maine was still a part of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ? /s, Dr. Dosh Hawai'i http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerrymandering 11.08.17 10:35 am - ish •
b t w - Virginia and Saipan are both Commonwealths.. . .
. . ..Muy bien √ " The U . S . remains the last , best hope for democracy . " SECSTATE Paddlin' Madeline Albright ≠ 1 9 9 8 • She was our second Jewish , foreign born SECSTATE ( think : Henry Kissinger ) and the first woman to hold that post . SECSTATE Colin Powell was the first black , Condi Rice the 2nd . Zbigniew Brzezinski was the first foreigner and , " I am in charge here , " Al Haig was and remains a d u n c e :) s, Dr. Dosh , F S O ( ret. ) http://www.state.gov
. .Rich ? Your premis is wrong . President Obama doesn't play games . Standard and Poore remind us of the B S ( Bear - Stearns ) bailout President Bush approved . Pure BS . When America sneezes. ... the rest of the world catches a cold :) Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i
Good editorial √ Hawai'i ≠ 9 am - ish HST • Tuesday
Private business owers can set their own promulgations , rules , covenants , and regulations about hunting on their own property . They are not public institutions ( i . e., " No Hunting " ) . Probably cause ? Yeah √ Poor Bambi . No AK-47's welcome here . They also retain the right to refuse service to n e one they deem unsuitable ( " No Shoes , No Service , " etc. ) . Their privately retained security forces ( Wells Fargo ® ? ) will escort n e one they deem unsuitable to the door and show them the way out
Sounds a bit like ƒlori-duh to us
What's the problem ?
/s, Dr. Dosh , http://www.dumblaws.com/laws/united-states/maine
. ...It's a valid question , Kathyrn . One wouldn't want convicted sexual offenders working at the local " Daddy Day Care " now would we , Aaron ? Hasn't stopped some convicted felons from getting good paying jobs though
Take Ollie North , 'fer instance , the greatest threat to our U . S . Constitution last century . He was running private armies out of the White House basement and trading arms to Iran to support contras in Nicaragua
Crime does pay ?
:) h t h Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i
ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_North
. ...Thanks Andie , ≠ No0Oº•n hst • Monday
Dean Carignan was a prince of man . This article notes the positive impact and enduring effect he had on Bates and us Batesies . This can not be overstated or often enough . As V P of the Bates Student Government ( the Representative Aassembly R A ) we served together on " The Committee on Commitees . " The guy had a real sense of humor . He was also very perceptive . Not only that , but he - e n j o y e d - being Dean of Students much as Dean Carl Strauß probably did not - enjoy - being Dean of Faculty
They both treated all us Batesies fairly and were truly stellar educators
One time , as a freshman , Jim called me to his office in Lane Hall . Peering down on the parking lot next to the puddle he calmly stated , " Who's black van is that Steve ?"
" Mine , sir . " i responded
" And who's little 1959 M G A sports car is parked next to it ? "
" Mine , sir ."
" Don't you know that freshmen are not suppose to have cars ? "
I proceeded to park the cars out on the street , sell them to Jim of Jim's Autos and bought some motorcycles instead
R I P Dean Carignan
You are sincerely missed already
Dr. Dosh '78 https://sites.google.com/site/thestevedoshpage/
. ...uh huh we do . Good editorial . Guilt or innocence is a bit like being pregnant : one is or one isn't
Is wiretapping legal in the Great State of Maine ? i belive George Bush's Supreme Court struck down a Federal statute prohibiting wiretapping yet i could be wrong . It doesn't speak to States' rights in this regard , although Federal law usually trumps State statues , promulgations , covenants , rules , regulations , edicts , executive orders and other laws . Legal or not legal pot cultivation , use , sale , and distribution ( i.e., prohibition ) is a good example . The Executive branch usually proposes these days and Congress disposes . The Supreme Courts ( National and State ) only interpret laws
Wiretapping was legal overseas in Panama and Guatemala when we threw three US citizens in jail for embezzlement . Caught 'em red handed , too , on videotape in 1 9 8 8 - Mssrs. Krause , Enos , and Massey
It was not entrapment like the celbrated Mayor Barry D C case litigated and won by R. Kenneth Mundy [ R I P - friend of our's ] , the flamboyant Washington lawyer who defended him against drug and perjury charges
h t h /s, Dr. Dosh
also ref : http://expertpages.com/news/taping_conversations.htm ≠ 7 pm hst • Sunday
. .//Nice letter , Robert . As a widower , i am raising four kids myself .
Those who do not vote have no , we say N O ! , say in this matter :) Alo'ha from the 50th State celebrating 50 years of Statehood , /s, Dr. Dosh
btw - Your Mechanic Falls constabulary stopped me this past summer in a rental car wnd when he saw my Hawai'i license he just grinned , shook his head , handed me my paperwork , and then issued no ticket or warning . . ..
Austin ? The war in Afghanistan has been going on for > 10 years now . Why ? As a follow on question , " Has any one ever won a war in Afghanistan ? " A : No . Just ask Geghis Khan or the Russians
Former Chief of Staff and SECSTATE Colin Powell resigned because there was " No exit strategy . " He did . " The president of the United States is definitely a strategic leader . " He is . Alo'ha from his birthstate , /s, Dr. Dosh :)
. . ..Froma ? States rights were initially invoked in 1865 to enable Jim Crow laws related to segregation . Those like you who forget history are doomed to repeat it • You retain the right to remain stupid . Please do not excecise that right . Just an opinion . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/States%27_rights /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i :)
. . ..Approve it already √ Someone go take a look at the environ-mental Impact Statement ( E . I . S ) again , please
A problem is that some ppl cut off their noses depite their faces , Chris Hydro , Wind , and Geothermal power is essentially ƒree and non - toxic compared to coal , ( toxic to coal miners , indeed , and why do we have such high C02 levels ? ) , and the recent exposed dangers of nuclear at the Fukishima power plant
Keep it real and dump the high paid Boston lawyers
Spend your money more wisely on fish and bait /s, Dr. Dosh , Puna HI 96778 us of a , not necessarily an endorsement --> http://www.punageothermalventure.com/ 11.08.12 9 pm HST •
. . Minor typo --> . ." 8.1 billion Americans volunteered in 2010. " Tennesee's the Volunteer State , right ? Alo'ha from Pahoa , Dr. Dosh , R P C V Micro '77 http://www.peacecorps.gov <3
Rex , 11.08.10 10 am -ish
. .i can go either way on this issue . i earn my money form the peoples' taxes . thing is . .5 or 10 % is not going to put n e one out of business . Markup is usually 100 % ( they double the price - the middle men and women )
Now let's turn to Hawai'i , my home state . We produce and export essentially nothing . We import essentially eveything . Should we slap a tax on imports ? A: No . Everything's 1 / 3 more here n e way because of the great distance . We are the farthest piece of land from n e other piece of land on the face of the planet . Call it a hidden tax or levy . Our Japanese cars go from Japan to California and then back to HI . Go figger'
We tax bottled water from Maine , food in every store including Safeway ® and the 7-11's ® , we tax shoes and boots and clothing at Wally Word ® and Target ®
Boos and shoots . That's what we say √
Make your money from Canadian and other U S and European tourists . We live and die with the hospitatlity industry here . US%65 million is a drop in a bucket when you are looking at a $US2B shortfall in your State budget
Your U S Senators should help your Governor out from DC . That's - w h y - you elected them . Fairness should not fall victim to partisan bickering
Our Democratic Senators names are Dan • /s, also a Democrat from Hawai'i ( much like the former good Senator from Illinois . President Barack Hussein Obama :)
Nice analysis , David , " Reagan was a truly strong executive — but the Gipper was nothing compared to our current president." http://www.heritage.org is simply the republicans in exile , too . We have the ability in these very U S of A to elect stellar presidents when we need them . ...and always have . h t h ∞ /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i 10 am - ish ≠ Tuesday
. ...it sure does √ Who is going to have the - w o r l d 's largest - pumpkin ? [ Maybe that guy in Waterford ¿ ] See you in the ƒall . Alo'ha from Paho'a HI us of a ( also a State that runs on tourism :) /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana 09:30 am - ish Tuesday ≠
†hanks Judith . We pity folk ( and dogs ) like this . It's the drugs . " . .In Lewiston, Hebert is alleged to have committed burglaries at Langlois Body Shop, Tri-State Insulation, Grimmel’s Service Station, Edward's Restaurant, Gendron’s Mobil, Maine Cycle, Young Guns Service Center, Euro Motors, the Sun Journal, . . " Some call it hillbilly heroin , ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxycodone h t h ( Hope This Helps ) /s, Dr. Dosh Monday 18:25 HST • Home of Dog the Bounty Hunter
. .. ..We can see why she did so well , Andie. She's g o u r g e o u s √ Congrats., lovely one . We are in Hawai'i . NHK ( Japanese TV ) just had a wonderful show on TV about a mobility impaired guy in Ulanbataar , Outer Mongolia , who makes and sells three wheeled wheelchairs Aug. 9, Tue. 0:10 - 0:30 (UTC) etc. RIDE! MY 3-WHEEL WHEELCHAIR: CHOIR VILLAGE, MONGOLIA http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/tv/genre/bilingual.html Highly recommended √ See you on the slopes , Ms. Quimby + Jared • /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana 11.08.08 17:30 HST •
. . ..Hooray ! Are you - l i s t e n i n g - Lewiston City Council ¿ n.b., Too bad Paris lost their theatre . ... ) ;>* Ya' Gotta' have arts . ... http://artbecause.org/
" Republicans see a much smaller role for the federal government, to be delivered by cutting programs and services without raising taxes. Democrats argue for raising taxes to support increasingly expensive social programs such as Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. " Good analysis Rex √ Does your Honorable Senator Susan Collins drink tea ? The Republicans have no credible candidate for the Presidential nomination . Nobody . This is a shame . The women are too shrill , Newt is a two - timer , Ron Paul reminds us of Harry Browne or , "If anybody has any better ideas, I'm all ears." -- Ross Perot, presidential candidate in 1992 . Fred Thompson ? Another former actor ¿ A Pro Wrestler from MN ¿ - h e h - Didn't that MN State Govt. just shut down for a couple of days ? Sorry for all the rhetorical questions everyone . . ..In any case , it will be an interesting s e l e c t i o n process . They usually are . They take place every four year without fail .
Aloha from the birthstate of our sitting President , the one who got Osama Bin Laden and rather nice mid-west jobs bus tour Barack Hussein Obama . We love you :)
Humans are analog devices, Rex :) Ever heard of the $US.10 word processor ? It's a pencil . Write things down . Just a suggestion , everyone . Read to learn. Write to live
ßeautiful day , isn't it ? Alo'ha from Dr. Dosh & Ohana
. ... W O W ! What a great chance at notoriety , enshallah √ "..complete with lobster, clams, grilled chicken and haddock, deviled eggs and corn on the cob. The day before, Bashir had cooked a traditional Somali feast, including samosas, a rice dish, doughnut-like buur and a sweet macaroni dish, adriyad tambi . .. " Goats eyes , too ¿ HAHahahah ! Y u m m y
We have ' Hawaii 5-0 ' and ' Dog the Bounty Hunter ' and the NFL Pro Bowl ® here and they bring in a lot of needed revenue and recognition . In fact , Dog got lost in my neighborhood once . Leland ( Lee ) flipped a rental car on the nearby road , too , chasing bandits . Funny , huh ?
Film crews are always looking for extras and pay pretty well , too , especially if you are a member of the S A G ( Screen Actors Guild ) . Sign up and pay your dues now B4 the big time rush •
Best of luck & O'ja'la , the steve dosh ohana , pahoa hi 96778 usa
. . ..Facts are facts √ Good analysis, Rex et. el.
If one delves deeper and wider into the problem one finds that in the Northern Tier countries we are all experiencing negative ( - ) growth rates worldwide ( ref : la Canada , Scandanavia , other European nations , Russia and the like ) . BBBrrrr . Climate change is real , huh . . ¿
Adoption is an alternative when deciding to have children . There are choke ( Hawai'ian pidjin meaning ' a lot of ' ) children quite literally - d y i n g - for a good foster home or to be adopted by a non - addictive , caring , non - abusive family right there in Maine we'd venture to guess .
Here in Hawai'i we also have too many feral and neglected children . Please consider coming out and adopting one from our State - any - married couple . Even married gay couples may apply . You may even be able to start the process on - line , in fact , even in ME
Alo'ha from Pahoa , Dr. Dosh and ohana :) Sunday 1 pm HS† •
. ...Great article Kathyrn √ And great work , Rick . i used to give away food aid for the USG to Guatemala and Cape Verde , Africa : 10,000 MT of corn each time on barges from Lake Charles , LA . In Africa they would unload it on the dock to trucks and then distribute it to super-needy children at schools nationwide , i.e, kids w/o clothing or shoes . Beggers would make sure there wasn't a single grain wasted on the dock that fell off the cranes unloading it . They'd gather it in gunny sacks for their cachupa later .
Let's dispell a myth here . No homeless person in the US wants to be homeless . People do not "choose" to be destitute , either . Misfortune happens hourly . It could happen to you , too , tomorrow . Just look at Minot , ND .
During this , The Great Bush - Cheney Recession , we , the lucky ones , must simply count our blessings today , Sunday , and think to ourselves , " There , by the grace of God , go i ."
Keep up the good works everyone . Your substantial positive efforts do not go by unnoticed • Ma'ha'lo and Ma'lama'lama , /s, the Steve Dosh ohana
. . We don't disagree with you Kaileigh one iota . In fact , i was agreeing with Dan , also , as we have all been fighting this battle within the confines of this newspaper's liberal comment policy forum for , how many years now ? Sorry to hear of the fear in ME . We all hoped rascism would stop with the election a black mayor for L / A ( Batesie John Jemkins )
Yes . It's all a positive change we can believe in . Imagine the audicity of hope for the future of love in these very U . S . of A ? Like the good ( R ) state senator from Buffalo N . Y . said in his support of the swing vote in that state , he and his wife have been married for years and he , in good conscience , could not deny equal status and opportunity to others who wanted to get married . NY Churches do not have to host the marriage if they so choose , but that's freedom of choice any way
It's not really a religious issue either . In my faith ( Christianity , and i attend a Catholic Church here in Pahoa HI 96778 : Saint Damien's church , in fact . He died of leprosy ) i happen to know that our prophet Jesus was a single guy , he never married , he hung out with a prostitute named Mary ( his right hand woman in Michaelangelo's Last Supper painting :) , and surrounded himself with a group of rowdy , wine drinking men , one of whom betrayed him with an actual kiss !
You know what ? It doesn't bother me in the least h t h Steve Dosh <3
- L O L - Dan √ Moved to ? Don't even get me started . HAhahAHhah ! It may simply be endemic or congenital . Maine's surrounded though now , huh ? " New York, the nation's third most populous state, will join Connecticut, . .Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont .." Watch out slednecks . We love you n e way . Love the love . Love always triumphs . Haters just . . ..hate
In 2010, Hawaii House Bill 444 (HB 444), which would create civil unions for same-sex and opposite-sex couples, passed the Hawaii House of Representatives and the Hawaii Senate. It was vetoed by the Republican Governor Linda Lingle in July 2010. A bill substantively similar to HB 444, Senate Bill 232, was passed on January 26, 2011, by the Senate Judiciary and Labor Committee in a 3-2 vote, and was passed by the full Senate 19-6 on January 28 ; a modification to the bill was then made in the House of Representatives before passage on February 11 by a vote of 31-19. The Senate passed the revised bill on February 16, and current Democratic Governor Neil Abercrombie signed it into law on February 23. Civil unions will begin on January 1, 2012. Alo'ha , ma'lama'lama , and ma'ha'lo from the rainbow warrior State , HI <3 /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana
. . You've had one of those thankless jobs , Paul . A hearty thanks from all of us anyway ! i can remember those old typed licenses , mainly because i still have one
A friend of mine retired from the U S D A in DC \ MD and became , of all things, a chauƒƒer . He's got some stories to tell . Personally , i travel AMTRAK ® a lot . It's a big , bold , beautiful , and ƒriendly country out there
The possibilities are endless
For out door work , look in to http://www.railstotrails.org They are a good outfit
Bates needs experts , too , to help teach statistics and such ( i used to do that when i went there , last century )
i've been retired for 6 or 7 years now and have consistently volunteered at our local elementary school . It's " The School Left Behind . " As an adult , ( and as we are volunteer retirees ) , we can get away with stuff the kids can't , too . Even the Principal and her staff ( and most teachers ) afford us a certain degree of respect and deference
'ey ! We - e a r n e d - it !
Yet , the kids always see right through us . Thanks Paul ( and Scott )
[ So what if he was the tax collector ? Figures don't lie . Lairs go figure :] Friday 19:30 HST • /s, Dr. Dosh
. .Thank you naysayers for weighing in on this weighty issue . As for me ? i am simply jealous . i just want an iPad ® l o l :)
b t w - N e one go to Auburn University in here http://www.auburn.edu ? It's a - g r e a t - liberal arts school in Alabama and a lot like U Maine ( a land grant school ) . Aloha foro Pahoa :)
. .Thanks Bonnie , No explanation needed , Tom . It's rather apparent that the y2k distribution of Bondi Blue Apple ® laptops to all Jr. High students in the Great State of Maine was a resounding success and is being emulated atthe K - 6 level . Hooray !
" i believe that children are our future , teach them well and let them lead the way . Show them all the love they posess inside . Give them a sense of pride , to make it easier . Let the childrens' laughter remind us of the way we used to be ." -- Whitney . Embrace change
Your turn , naysayers . /s Steve Dosh , Apple ® iPod® , iPod® Touch , and Powerbook 17" user and Sponge Bob lover 18:18 HST • Thursday
. . Yes , Rex , we agree • This is - s u c h - a difficult and contentious issue , let's give Obamascare and Obamacare ® a chance to work , already . Our President said it would be fully implimented by 2 0 1 4 . He did , in fact , say that , and the surged troop build down is happening in .AF right now . Mayors want the $$ to stay at home . US$10B / yr on wars and ≠ $US1(one)Trillion spent over the past ten years on them . We are very thankful the V A is a Cabinet level post to handle the returnees and their very real medical problems at Togus , aren't we ? i am • Oui , oui
If one agrees with the premis that the U . S . " Medical system is holding back U.S. economy " , umm , i think many could possibly disagree . G E ® makes the best cat - pet scanners and MRImagers that i know of . Better than Phillips ® and Siemems ® of the Netherlands and Holland . But i repeat myself
We are not telling you anything you do not know everyone , but the issue also revolves ( and has revolved ) around http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/ The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1 9 9 6 (HIPAA) and the fact that we rank ≠ 3 7 th in the world in healthcare , behind communist Cuba and possibly Red China
Some of us - do - believe in these positives changes and that we , the U . S . , are on the mend and on the road to 3 6 th place . btw - AK & TX rank ≠ last in the US in school system quality and many health indicators related to smoking , sloth , and obesity
Check out First Lady Michelle's effort concerning combatting childhood obesity on the White House page , kids √
More information here from yourneck of the woods , too --> http://healthpolicyandreform.nejm.org/?p=2610 <- not necessarily an endorsement /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana . Aloha from the State with the longest longevity rate in these very U . S . Q: How do we do it ? A: We walk a lot . 11.06.23 , posted 13:00 HST •
Josh , Father's Day 2 0 1 1 21:21 HST •
Here's how to get in touch with him : How do I contact the Governor ? Visit Governor LePage's website at http://www.maine.gov/governor/ or you may write to the Governor at Office of the Governor , 1 State House Station , Augusta , ME 04333-0001. Phone: (207) 287-3531. TTY: (207) 287-6548 . TTY is for deaf people ( TeleTYpe ) . Don't worry that you are a kid
Address him in your formal letter as " Honorable Governor LePage , "
...i'd write to him for you but i am not from your Stste and can not vote in ME • /s, Dr. Dosh , HI
. . ..Yes, Brenda , Just say no to domestic violence everyone . i do not know the particulars of this case yet in fact domestic violence is a felony and is prosecuted to the full extent of the law in all 5 0 of these very United States . Violence is not a social norm in ME or anywhere else . Terroristic threatening is also a felony . Report any and all occurances to your local police department . Further resources are available here http://psychcentral.com/lib/2006/domestic-violence-organizations-and-res... h t h , /s, Dr. Steve Dosh and family
. ...Former MA Gov. Mitt Romney has failed the Republican party
How come he wasn't at that Republican shindig the other night ? Oh , playing possum are we ? He will be the Republican party's candidate if for no other reason that he has the most money . Reminds many of us of the Yankees buying their A L pennants :)
Some of us found Ms. Bachman to be a tad shrill in her delivery
And Ms. Plain { sic. ] , where was she ? Off making reality shows about Alaska again ?
Rhetorical questions , all in jest
/s, Dr. Dosh , in the 50th State celebrating 50 years of Statehood as a father this Father's day weekend
. Thank you officer . Happy Fathers' day - night , too . Brain buckets work √ Why wouldn't one use one ? My guess would be that some simply want to live free and die . /s, a former Maine Cycle Salvage ( Canal St ) employee , 20:30 HST , Sunday 6/19
. .. ...This war is far from over . It's 50 \ 50 male / female - kids , adults , worldwide . Poor countries like South Africa and Brazil simply produce the anti - retro viral drugs and hand them out to their citizens for free ( as well they should ) . i used to work on this in Africa and Guatemala , Micronesia, also . To find out how you can help , read this ( your tax dollars at work ) http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/global_health/aids/News/aidsfaq.html or http://www.aidsquilt.org and Happy Fathers' Day weekend to one and all /s , Dr. Dosh F S O ( ret.)
. ....Yeah , and just about all communities in these very United States of America have an Animal Control Officer who is empowered to arrest negligent pet owners , noisy dogs , 1 / 2 dead cats and horses , llamas , emus , and issue citations to the rightful owner(s) . They bring them to the pound and inform the Judge in writing . Some people call them " dog catchers ." The rest of us call them " Sir " or " Madam ." We have a leash law in our state . Do you also ? Better check √ Dogs bites cost $ $ as does spaying and neutering .
Thank you , officers , and Happy Fathers' Day weekend everyone . /s., Dr. Dosh and Ohana http://donate.aspca.org/ sat 21:21 pm hst • ≠
. ...Great game ! My friends in B C were giving me a hard time but , ya' know , maybe next year & †abanak , Jacque ! Heck , la Canada beat U S A not that long ago in the same rink http://www.olympic.org/vancouver-2010-winter-olympics A N D they did a bang up job with the rest of the games , too . Oh , Canada ! Let have the Olympics in a city where it never snows again , soon
Hey , slednecks ? When are we gonna' get a major league team of any sort in our respective States ?
Alo'ha from Pahoa , Dr. Dosh and ohana :) http://www.nfl.com/probowl
. . Correct me if i am wrong , but aren't ME and HI the only two States in this blessed Union of ours' that still allow outhouses ? Could be √
Good analysis . Your editorial also points to - w h y - we have State Public Utilities Commissions ( PUC's ) and other important federal , state , and locel governmental functions : such are public road plowing , bridge inspections , road maintenance , loggin truck weight restrictions ( wrecks roads ) , police , fire , ems , 911 , military , etc., things we take for granted but are funded through taxes
Maine's economy is more at risk of fluctuating petroleum prices than any state in the country . We share similar problems . Gas is up to $US3.89 / gal. regular here again . h t h ( hope this helps ) Steve Dosh , HI
. ...Gutsy editorial , Rex √ The Soule slumlord travails go back all the way to , when , Mr. Reed ? And we thought New Gloucester was where the Shakers were from . This is a good excuse to use L S J's® most excellent " Search " function , everyone , on this i n d i v i d u a l . His reputatiomn precedes him and his wifey . Hint - this is the same guy who wouldn't heat the Somalian \ Americans' apartments in Loystone in the wonter over the past several years . i could be wrong . /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i • Yay Bruins !
. ..Monday 11.06.13 20:00 HST • It's no big secret . Some of us lost colleages and friends in Nairobi and Dar Es Salem , too . More civilian Foreign Service officers were kilt in the 90's that U S military officers . The point is that we got him , Saddam & others ( un-named - HUMINT ) . We do this as a service to the U S taxpaying public . This is another reason we have a civilian government that obeys the rule of law and the C IA is headed by a civilian and not a military officer -- although the next one may have been one . Colin Powell was a great militray Chief of Staff and an even better civilian SECSTATE . Billery's good too . SECOMMERCE Ron Brawn ( yeah - that Ron Brown ) got shot down over Bosnia and kilt in the line of duty . Heros abound . ...
Happy Flag Day ! Dr. Dosh , FSO ( Ret .)
ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1998_United_States_embassy_bombings
Everyone New , 5 pm Sunday HST •
Handsome lad √
Here's an other Somali success story you can see , look at , and admire . i believe she is married to a bloke by the name of David Bowie ( the singer ) and they have several children http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iman_%28model%29 yet i could be wrong :)
/s, Dr. Dosh and ohana . " O'hana means family and family means never being left alone. .or forgotten " - Lilo
btw - nice photos , too , Russ √ †hanks Bonnie . . ..
Sunday 4:40 pm ≠ HST • . .. C est si bon , ganz gut , bein , bien , bom , good work , O'jala , Ensh'allah , God Willing , Shalom , Peace , Salem , Yaweh Willing , too :)
Whoops , go† a little carried away , graduates . Congratulations !
May all your many dreams , hopes and wishes come true , /s, Steve Dosh and Ohana , Hawai'i Na'a'li'i Sam'o'an ( a family of Kings and Queens ) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ali%27i
. ...Ms. Asha Mohamud and parents , Pentecost Sunday 4:20 HST • ≠
Congratulations . You should be very proud of yourselves and the communities you live in . Naysayers aside for a moment , we do hope , pray , and wish you fulfill all your dreams . Doctors are needed on the African continent as are women role models . i worked there for several years . Oja'la you'l find a cute David Bowie type to marry ( ' member Supermodel Iman n e one ? Wikipedia either David Bowie or his bride , Iman :) , have tons of kids together , and enjoy your stay up College Ave . Enshallah <3 § Alo'ha from Pahoa HI u s a /s, Dr. Dosh , Bates '78 , GWU ' 86 & PWU ' 99 and former student photographer at Bates --> http://abacus.bates.edu/people/orgs/intclub <-- yeah , i took that picture
. .We agree Rex and believe the U S House of Representatives should be more Democratic , then things would finally get done . b t w - Love the quote from former House Speaker ( D - MA ) Tip O'Neill http://www.twainquotes.com/Congress.html
Please do not forget , anyone , that monopolies are illegal , especially in the U S jet turbine industry . The fact that United Technologies ( Pratt & Whitney ® ) builds them in CT doesn't mean they can build them all , everywhere , all the time for the military ( helicopters and such ) . They can't , won't , and do not want to . Our companies thrive on competition . That's why Generous Electric [ sic. ] builds the CF6 ( think : jumbo jet ) in MA and OH at River Works ( Lynn ) and Cincinnatti ( respectively )
You don't want U S jets and flag carriers to be flying ƒrench SNECMA ® or ßritish Rolls Royce ® engines , do you ? Didn't think so
Also , look up the history of De Havilland aircraft . They fall out of the sky when the wings get icey over Chicago . Canadian Bombadiers ® are probably okay
Ponder this fact : The Japanese and the Chinese have been flying our 7 4 7's since 1 9 6 9 . Have they ever built one ? A : No
As for the salt mines in AZ , UT & NV for nuclear waste where water hasn't leaked in for a - z i l l i o n - years the jury is still out on that . Breeder technology is on the hoizon http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breeder_reactor :) h t h Dr. Dosh Sunday 4:04 pm hst • ≠
Ed. Board : as you know , i am not a hateful , prideful or ashamed individual . i didn't fail History class at Bates either , where Robert Kennedy ( R I P ) attended school once . i simply distain Mass. Republicans misappropriating deceased Presidents' quotes to their own political ends . " . . ..Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans — born in this century , tempered by war , disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage , " J F K , Friday, January 20, 1961 . " Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names. " also John F. Kennedy . " Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves. " Abraham Lincoln . i stand by my many comments . They are not aimed at anyone who disagrees with my choice of words , the LSJ ® , the author PHILIP ELLIOTT, Associated Press or any one else except for Mr. Romney , former Governor . In fact , many of us find Mr. Romney's remarks hateful and insulting to our President , right Doreen ? Our President has not failed America • /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i , the 50th State celebrating 50 years of Statehood :)
. .Gotta' love ME ( and this newspaper :)
Ed. board : we represent the only two States in this blessed union to offer $.05 US for cans anymore . HI and VT have no billboards , too :) The ME State Legislature should reject LD 1570, and stick with the new energy-efficient building code √ The cat's out of the bag already . Pandora's box has been opened , esteemed legislators ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_Maine The time they are a changin' again & Alo'ha from Pahoa HI 96778 USA , the home of substantial U S geothermal energy supported by none other than Ted Turner's millions US$$ --> http://www.punageothermalventure.com/ <- Not an endorsement but it is quite literally " . .. In My Back Yard ." h t h ( hope this helps :)
. ...Thanks Tom , " One way just might be to stop being a sugar daddy and policeman to everyone around the globe so that our tax money can be used back home where it came from. Simplistic? " †ruths are often very simple to comprehend . They are like facts . Republican Mediscare ? My foot . That's what they said when it was first proposed and then modified by F D R and J F K and then L B J . And yet people keep trying to turn back the clock to a time that never was . . ...
Okay : we got Saddam , we got Osama bin forgotten , there were no W M D's Bush - Cheney and never were anywhow so now we can stop the expen$ive wars
We all remember the Viet Nam war and the moral , psychological , physical , and financial damage it caused this great nation on many different levels
We are also thankful that Congress made the V A a cabinet level post and God do please bless and protect our fighting National Guardsmen and women who hail from all these very United 5 0 States . Let's bring them -- all -- home now in one piece , alive and well . Enough is enough already . /s, a former Togus employee , Dr. Dosh ∞
. .. HHmm , we almost agree . Let's all move to Canada ( toungue firmly planted within cheek ;) . And MEDICAID ? We like Mike Moore's film 2 0 0 7 " Sicko " also . Let's just not privatize social security . Can we agree on that much ? President Obama's plan takes full effect by 2 0 1 4 . That'll be 1 / 2 way through his second term as we see it • Baltimore Sun Baltimore, MD -> " GOP's health care repeal zealotry unlikely to sit well with the millions who stand to lose insurance coverage — or who prefer a smaller deficit." Wilmington News Journal ->
Wilmington, DE "[Republicans]… have been long on promises and short on specifics. " St. Petersburg Times St. Petersburg, FL -> "... it's worth noting the substantial strides the Affordable Care Act has already achieved in making health care more accessible, and those coming in 2011. " Des Moines Register Des Moines, IA -> " Repeal health reform law? Preposterous. " Poughkeepsie Journal Poughkeepsie, NY -> " Repeal of health reform a bad idea. " Bemidji Pioneer Bemidji, MN -> " [Republicans] …offer nothing but to undo what the Democrats have done, even against their own ground rules," just our opinions . ..
/s, Dr. Dosh , HI :)
. . ƒantastic story about a ƒantastic individual , Dan . ' He even advanced the technology of fighting the crime with the help of a Bates College professor. "I can make a liquid that'll tell you if these (tags) have been tampered with," the professor said. He did and it worked. ' Lemme' guess . Prof . Sawyer Sylvester ? Aloha from Pahoa , Dr. Dosh , Bates '78
Kathie ,
Who ? The criminals are the only ones with their hands tied . They , the officers , use plastic ties these days instead of handcuffs , like the ones used to hold grouping of wires together in a car . Political correctness has nothing to do with convicting felons and issuing arrest warrants for misdemeanors . Aloha from Hawai'i , home of Dog the Bounty Hunter :) h t h ( hope this helps , Mark )
- w o w - Mark . All right . Tell it like it is √ The L \ A of the East , huh ? Whelp , whereas English used to be a second language in your lovely twin cities ( †abanak , Jacque ;) , now it is a second language in the true City of Angels . Luckily , i speak both Spanish and Portuguese rather fluently and feel right at home out on the left coast . Newark NJ is the armpit of the known universe . The Garbage State :) Yes , there was a day when L / A ME sported more bars per block than anywhere else in these U . S . of A . -- excepting Saratoga Springs NY -- but those days are behind us , right ? Handguns . hmm . Slightly disturbing . You know what the farmer said about Chicken Little , right ? A : " Holy crap . A talking chicken . " St. Paul is the better of the twin cities out that way , too . i was just there . Under water , but better . Baltimole ? Lived in Naptown for > 7 years ( Annapolis ) " Maine . The way liƒe used to be in our dreams ." Keep up the good works . Dr. Dosh , Bates '78 :)
. . Nice , Rex √ Many people don't realize it was Lady Byrd Johnson -- L B J 's wifey -- who started the whole " Every Litter Bit Hurts " campaign and the planting of native flowers next to all the interstates in this great nation back in ≠ 1964 . She did . The group ' The Byrds ' named themselves after her , too . " To every season , turn , turn , turn .. "
As far as telling " . ..young people that they can make a difference , " i prefer to admonish them to make a " positive " difference . Don't drink and drive all you grads. Think and drive instead √ Your lives are far too precious to waste in that manner . We don't want to go and read about you in the obituaries
Isn't youth just w a s t e d on the young though , fellow old coots ?
Just a joke :) /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana , Hawai'i •
. .Conga-rats grads ! Now . .l o l . . Put away your iPads® Kindergarteners . .HAhahahah ! 'ey n e one still got their old Bondi blue laptop from jr. high days ? Yeah , the ones that Apple ® gave you guys way back when . . .. /s, Dr. Dosh , Aloha from Pahoa , homestate of the Obama ohana <3 ( Sent from my iPod® touch , N O T :)
Dan , so †rue . .Oh , the hypocricy of them all . Openness ? Try ƒascist . The B S bailout under Bush - Cheny was not at all open ( Bear - Stearn ® ) . It took those two Bozos and their legions of cronies e x a c t l y 7 and one half ( 7.5 ) years to bankrupt our great Nation . Who sits on the board of directors for GM ® ? Yes : Dan Quayle . This Great Recession started under them . Never forget it . Don't want to confuse them with facts . Whoops , off - topic
Accidents on your roads are also a valid public concern . Your U S Senators really missed the boat under Bush to procure money to fix your ever rusting bridges and to get more contracts for B I W . The money all went to MN and Louisiana instead ( Lake Charles )
/s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i :)
. .Ya' know. .the very people who c o m p l a i n so much in here ought to be out volunteering and getting in shape √ Yeah , i know . Round is a shape :) /s, Dr. Dosh , former FSO & RPCV ( Returned Peace Corps Volunteer ) current http://www.ayso.org line judge , also
. .. We wholeheartedly agree √ This is the same darm thing that passed a year ago through the Republican House on the National level . The problem with it is that foreign companies can now buy U S Federal politicians through massive contributions ( think : BP ® -- $ , ¥ , or Euros ) , and we can not do any thing to stop it . H T H ( hope this helps :) Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i 11.06.04 21:21 HST •
Best of luck , Allen ! :)
Dan ,
It's not the first one : http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/kneedeep/film.html
Sorry about that. Broken links are the worst. Why don't you try a new search for what you're looking for?
. . .. It's †rue , Mr. Rhodes . No I U D's or W M D's in ME yet . People are not using autos as weapons either , we'd venture to guess . As former councilman Bob Reed knows , i support the right to arm bears . Hug a child , not a tree . Go after the crystal meth , ice , alchies , and crack whores . That's your real - r a n d o m - menace . Not fat guys with tats . We are also presuming everyone knows what hillbillie heroin is , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxycodone , who's making and selling it and where to procure it in the lovely L \ A twin cities greater metropolitain area . Report them . Now . http://www.twincitytimes.com/ <- not necessarily an endorsement Aloha from the birth state of our beloved President , Barack Hussein Obama √ :)
. . ..Yes √ Public roads , public accidents , public knowledge , immediate public access to this information . After all , appointed public service employees ( like you , shameless elected House officials ) even file the reports and your public demands accountability in addition to responsibility . They go together hand in glove
" Lincoln , Lincoln , i been thinkin', what in the world have you been drinkin'?" How many D U I's you got , Mr. and Ms. Elected Official ?
[ Is common sense is in short supply in ME these days ? Good editorial , L S J ® & jmeyer@sunjournal.com :] Aloha from Pahoa , USA 11.06.02 23:00 HST •
. . Tsk ., tsk . .... Remember the Maine ! Nordiques ! Aloha from an other State w/o a major league team of any sort . ...( We got our Pro Bowl ® back , though :)
all , 11.05.18 3 pm
i don't know if anyone has ever noticed , but , ( unlike microsloth and winblows ) , Apple ® Corps. has a l w a y s maintained a steady committment to schools in the U S A . Many of us see this ME move not so much in terms of ' proving their worth , ' but as a follow-on to the successful program that placed Apple ® laptops in the hands of all Maine 7 th and 8 th graders several years ago
Technology stops for no one . Children are (y)our future . How can this be anything l e s s than a win \ win situation for everybody concerned ? b t w - Steve Jobs earns $3 / yr as C E O for Apple ® much unlike bill.com . We pray his pancreatic cancer is cured soon
And yes , i am an Apple ® user since 1 9 8 4 /s, dr. dosh , hawai'i u s a
Good editorial :)
Violence is not and never should be a social norm in Maine or anywhere else . Violence only begets more violence . Cock fights are illegal in ME , right ? Why should humans be allowed to fight . We are more intelligent than chickens and there are so many more positive alternatives
Give the kids a stick and say to them , " Go out and play ! "
i think we would all prefer hockey , lacrosse , and baseball to prize fighting . Soccer and other non contact sports like - coughs - basketball are better than football , too . Have you ever met a football player who didn't have bad knees ?
In fact , as the old joke goes , " Went to a fight the other night and a hockey game broke out !" ( Rodney Dangerfield - R I P )
No fighting . Please . /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i
" Osama bin Laden, violent visionary? No — he's a pathetic, self-absorbed, gray-headed old man squinting beneath a bad light. " He's dead Austin . So is Saddam Hussein . No W M D's either
Most Judeo / Christian \ Muslims do not revel in death . There is no glory in killing . Our mutally shared One God is one of love , reconciliation , redemption , and forgiveness . Call him God , Jesus , Yaweh , Mohummad , or Allah
Revenge is never sweet . It is bitter . War is folly . War only eats it's young . In fact , war doesn't prove who is right , just who is left
1 2 years in Afghanistan is plenty enough already Mr. Bay ? Please do help bring our heroic women and men back home to Maine and elsewhere in these blessed and very United States of America . /s, Steve Dosh , Hawai'i FSO ( ret .)
Cal ,
Everyone knows that Heritage is just the Republicans in exile much as Brookings is to the Democrats when they are not in power . The Bush - Cheney Great Recession drags on and on .
Who is your candidate for President ? Inquiring minds want to know
Steve Dosh , Hawai'i
Editors , Monday pm
Just judging by the ensuing comments it seems that many ME Republicans are bitter , cynical , sarcastic , bereft of any original ideas , reactionsry , still suffering with the Bush - Cheney Great Recession ( like the the rest of us ) , in denial , and in a quandry . You running for anything Mr. Savard ? ( rhetorical question :) Huckaby might be okay . We rather liked the last former Governor from Arkansas , too , and still like his SECSTATE wifey Billery
De-nile , a river in Egypt ?
Alo'ha from Pahoa HI 96778 us of a
Keep up the good works L S J ® . . ....
l o l . . ..Nice editorial . Never say never though :)
My dad Larry Dosh was Buzz's classmate , class of '52 and i was born at West Point . He's a nice guy ( Buzz ) . Met him in Micronesia once . He was out wreck diving in Truk ( Chuuk )
Conspiracy theorists seem to remind us all of hypochodriacs . They do go away eventually but if you look closely at their headstones it reads , " I Told You So ."
Listen up , just because you are paranoid doesn't menat they are not out to get you , okay ? i saw Elvis here in Hawai'i the other day and i have the pictures to prove it √
Alo'ha from Pahoa HI 96778 u s a and birthstate of our most blessed President Barack Hussein Obama , former Illinois Senator
. . Yes , and teach your children well . Violence is not a social norm . Neither is arson . My - w a c k - neighbor Jason decrys Mothers' Day as , " . . .. just another Hallmark ® holiday ." He's married , too . Poor wifey . Where would we be w / o out our mothers ? Happy Day all you gals , / s , a widower and procastinoator w / four kids ( s e r i o u s :)
posted Monday at 13:48 HST •
11.05.05 Nice analysis √ In fact , although we aren't from Maine , it makes good sense . We'd take it all several steps further and like to suggest that ME become more like HI http://www.ncsl.org/default.aspx?tabid=13527
We have a similar population size and exist on tourism too , a smaller State legislature , and a Republican in our State Senate . Sam Slom is the only Republican currently serving in the Hawaii State Senate out of the 40 member body
How come Republicans can't seem to come up with a viable Presidential candidate ? We'd - a l l - like to see one that is not a former wrestler \ Governor from MN or a rabid hockey Mom from AK , John McCain , a former bankrupt birther from N Y C or a hypocrite like Newt ( s e r i o u s ) We'd even relish seeing another former " B " movie actor , a Republican woman , or a Mormon declare . h t h :) Steve Dosh , 96778 u s a
11.05.05 . . What's your point , John ? Barack Hussein Obama was born in the U S A and was a Senator from IL and is white . Who cares about c o l o r or race ? Not i :) /s, Dr. Dosh former FSO and State Dept employee . Alo'ha from Pahoa , HI 96778 u s of a http://www.goforbroke.org/
Jim ?
" Eye for an eye , tooth for a tooth , " -- the Quran , the Torah and the Old Testament . We do not advocate violence . 11.05.05 Happy Alan Shepard Day , Cinco de Mayo & and Childrens' Day ( In Japan ) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children%27s_Day_%28Japan%29
Nice letter and good comments i.e., " I would recommend to the folks who make the iPads to supply them at no charge as a pilot program to this kindergarten class. " Write them a letter or send them an email . They have an Appleseed® progam
Umm. ...Where were you guys when Apple ® computer gave 7 th and 8 th graders laptops a couple of years ago ? Just asking . It's a rhetorical question . i was out - of - State myself . b t w - Steve Jobs , the C E O of Apple Corps ® has terminal pancreatic cancer and has earned US$3.00 a year in his official capacity as head of that company for many , m a n y years now
Maybe we can all volunteer over to our public schools in Norway , Paris , Sweden , and Denmark and help the children in learning how to use the 'puters , iPads ® , iPods® , and †ouches ®
We do • h t h , Dr. Dosh and Ohana , Pahoa , HI 96778 u s of a :)
. . Glad our alma mata is sponsoring this :)
Dr. Dosh and ohana , Pahoa , hi 96778 u s a
O H ! Be sure to listen to wrjr . .. er W R B C , 91.5 on your FM dial http://www.wrbc.com <- not necessarily an endorsement
Thanks Scott , 11.05.03 11 am - ish •
Glen is operating as an ombudsman , councilmen and women ( go look it up now :) You can certainly write you own notes and publish them in a similar capacity This is a free society we - a l l - live in , thank goodness
Don't kill the messenger simply because you do not like his message . Sometimes the †ruth hurts . Truth says nothing about good and bad . You do
h t h ( hope this helps :) /s, a former Ombudsman for the US Federal government
11.05.03 10:50 am - ish HST •
All, Yes , justice and the rule of law does prevail . Alter native ly , ( and as my friends over to Just-us http://www.justice.gov used to say ) , " The wheels of justice grind ever so slowly , yet . they grind ever so f i n e l y . "
God also bless our Hawai'ian born President Barack Hussein Obama
b t w - Climate change is real . It snowed here in Hawai'i yesterday http://mkwc.ifa.hawaii.edu/current/cams/index.cgi?mode=multi Aloha from Pahoa , /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana
Journalists all , 1 pm HST •
You guys and girls do a great job and perish often overseas in the performance of your duties as protectors of our Fourth Estate
We could never do it ( even though my Grand-dad was an editor for > 4 5 years for the Ocala , FL Star-Banner :)
All , ≠ 1 pm HST Monday
Hooray !
Don't be at all surprised if it was the good men and women of your Maine National Guard who got him
Where were you on 9.11 ?
Personally , i was floor warden for the 2nd largest federal building in the U S and two blocks from the White House http://www.itcdc.com as a civilian Foreign Service Officer
We F S O 's faithfully served you guys and girls and got creamed during the 9 0's , e . g ., http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1998_United_States_embassy_bombings and also in Dar Es Salem ( Place of Peace ) , the Sudan
Aloha from Pahoa , Dr. Dosh and ohana , F S O ( ret .) and Happy Mothers' Day weekend forthcoming :)
We all thought tobacco was just a nasty weed given to Cap'n John Smith by Pocahontus in the lost colony and Winston - Salem , N C ? Aloha from Pahoa :) http://www.merriemonarch.com/ http://www.gttobacco.com/ <- not an endorsement , i am a Dr.
Have you tired your Uncle Henry yet ? e .g. , It's a popular publication that offers statewide classifieds . Users may place online ads http://www.unclehenrys.com/ i apologize L S J ® and realize this firm is a -- s t a u n c h -- competitor to your news service ( tounge firmly planted in cheek :) Winning isn't everything . it's the only thing , right , Twin City Times ? /s, Dr. Dosh , 9 6 7 7 8 u s a 1 pm HST • Sunday
Jepper creepers , ≠ 12:30 HST • Sunday
Let's all p r a y they have adequate health insurance and that this young lady will recover completely and go on to college and further competitions
Any sports injury can be painful , slow to recovery , and slow in rebulding damaged tissue . It sometimes leads to permament incapacitation of one form or an other . Stem cell reasearch is tackling problems such as those posed in this article . John Riggins , ( the Redsins ® pro football halfback and superbowl winner ), could barely walk when i knew him in 1 9 8 6 . His knees were so totally destroyed from many tackles
Our kids should probably be playing soccer and other non - contact sports like baseball or softball . Golf is game , not a sport , ( like chess ) . Hockey -- both field and ice -- are deadly and dangerous to teeth , as is lacrosse . LAX is an old Meso-American Indian game that was used to settle wars and do battle on a playing field
Major surgery on anybody , when successful , often takes a year or two to recover from , presuming there is no further corrective surgery performed on that patient . " A doctor would diagnose Olivia with a cervical sprain and disc impingement, according to her family . " Luckily for her and her family , young people of this high physical caliber and trainiing are usually quite fit , thay are emotionally and physically strong , and recover quite quickly : more quickly than us old folks . Keep your spirits up and best of luck . we'll all be following your progress :) Steve Dosh and ohana , Hawai'i 96778 u s a
Bob , ≠ noon Sunday .
i am a ƒlaming liberal and l o v e the artwork done by us liberals over the years . Take the works Project Administration under F D R . They pretty much decorated our Nation's capitol with artwork both movable and not up and down Pennsylvania avenue and coast to coast . http://www.wpamurals.com/
Just last night we ( as a nation ) watched our black President , his wife Michelle , and their two daughter enjoy art being performed by Motown ® stars on P B S - TV In fact , i can not think of one piece of artwork commissioned by a conservative, can you ?
l o l - Didn't think so :)
b t w - Nice picture , Mr. Councilman Reed . /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana , Hawai'i
More war memorials located here --> http://www.goforbroke.org/about_us/about_us_monument.asp
Ed., 11.04.03 ≠ noon •
. ... We agree with this editorial √ After all is said and done it's the Forest Gump principle : it's not what you got , it's how you use it . As for political jokes , Al ? We do not like them . We've seen too many of them elected :) Alo'ha from the birthplace of our President , Dr. Dosh and ohana :)
Weds. 15:15 HST • We wholeheartedly agree √ She does some g r e a t stuƒƒ --> http://www.judytaylorstudio.com/
James Taylor, also . Vic Taylor from N'orleans is a good graphic artist also , yet his site is in complete at the moment <3 Alo'ha from Pahoa , /s Dr. Dosh and ohana ( including Becky Dosh - the principal graphic artist for wingshawaii.com :)
3 pm Weds. HST •
We can only hope is was up to code . They'll find out • Is this one of Travis Soule of New Gloucester's properties per chance , Mr. Coucilman ? Glad to hear that nobody was hurt , O'ja'la . Someone should start a fund for those displaced , including the children . Do you guys have like a Shriner's they're in L / A ? There's still a Goodwill ® on Lisbon St , corerct ? . ...Aloha from Pahoa , /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana
Penny, 5 pm HST • Tuesday
i dunno ' . So many people die mining coal ( maybe not in Maine ) , and West by God Virginia has been totally raped getting it out so we can power our lights and microwaves . If we were in ME we would probably focus our efforts on acid rain , deforestation , and the sterile lakes and ponds you have there on your western slopes . Yes , the wind blows in from West to East . Coal fired power plants spew it out in the Midwest . Wind vs. Nuclear ? Probably Wind [ this week ] √ Wind vs. Geothermal ? Geothermal √ ( it's free , also )
As a tourist we'd like to visit your many , modern windmills http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_Maine . Isn't the cat already out of the bag up they'ya ? Your thoughtful letter stikes some as a quixotic sort of " tilting at windmills . ..."
For many others turbines represent the future and not a past that never was anyway . Rural nostalgia doesn't appeal much to some during 2 0 1 1 . What we need is more progress and innovation . How about some modern water turbines on the St. John or the Androscoggin ? The ones in Auburn were installed in , yes , 1 9 2 1 . Technology doesn't really stop for any one , unfortunately . b t w - http://www.punageothermalventure.com/ is in our backyard ( literally ) and we absolutely L o v e it . Aloha from Pahoa , Dr. Dosh and ohana :)
l o l , 14:45 HST • Tuesday
So much concern for art √ Liƒe imitates art yet once again . The medium is the massage according to Marshall McCluen . Much ado about nothing . Great play , Shakespeare . Where is the thing ( on E-ßay ¿ :) ? Be to s e e it now everyone . Take a picture when you do & Aloha from Pahoa , U S A /s, Dr. Dosh & Ohana
. .n . b . ,
The mural is now in L /A , correct ? Going to certain museum ¿ Your b e a u t i f u l twin cities ?
t y v m , s/, Dr. Dosh not necessarily an endorsement ---> http://www.twincitytimes.com/
Al , et. al, 11:30 am - ish Monday •
" Well then I guess I don't get to sign a recall petition ...."
Start a petition , you retain that right , as long as you are legal citizen of the Great State of Maine and not a felon to petition your legislature for redress on any matter you so choose Bad dogcatcher ? Appointed Judge ¿ The Sheriff ? Public Utilities Commissioners on the dole ¿
Make sure all signatures are legal by getting a physical address . Phone numbers help , also . It's just like getting your name put on a balllot . There are many ways to remove appointed and elected officials . Some of them just walk out of meetings and abdicate their responsibilities . Others are simply forced in to resignation ( " I am not a crook " :) . Some Governors have been known to call out the National Guard to shoot people ( Ohio : Kent State 1 9 7 0 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kent_State_shootings ) and even get away with it
We all rather doubt you will be able to impeach your Governor becuase he removed a wall hanging somewhere , though . He probably never even saw it except for in a picture
h t h , Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i u s of a
Dan , 9 am - iah HST • Monday
it probably is t y p i c a l . In fact, i would venture to guess it is S O P ( Standard Operating Procedure ) . Go to the court room hearing or inquire at the Police station and hear what r e a l l y happened . If it comes to trail you can serve on the j u r y if you have no felonies . Volunteer in your community :) We live in a land of l a w s ,†hank God •
Good reporting L S J ® /s, a former Ombudsman √ http://www.freedomforum.org/
Mainers, 9 am - ish HST •
" It is interesting that they put out a statement AFTER it has been disclosed in the press."
Would you have rathered they had not responded ¿
Something tells me they can not read minds :)
h t h Ω Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i
. Since 1 9 9 2 ? Hmmm . .Peace is a good objective , call it Salem , Shalom or plain 'ole peace . Yet peace doesn't guarantee security , heath , education , well being , or prosperity as we know it in these U S of A . Neither does democracy , but it's a start . Democracy is worst form of governemnt ever tried in the world of sin and woe ( except for every other type of government )
The challenges in 4th world places like Somalia , the Sudan and Eretria are daunting and hinge upon religious , tribal , and feudal societal norms . Many kingdoms , autocracies , and despots are falling in Northern Africa as we speak , thanks is not small part to the liberating power of this internet we enjoy
God must be on the side of love and understanding . Life wouldn't be worth living if (s)he wasn't . Most Christians do not believe in a vindictive God , although (s)he could be for all we know . To not ascribe the origin of all power and might to the ultimate ground of being seems like blasphemy , doesn't it ? God is good
The laying down of arms is the only sure path to a certain peace . If you could get the U N to grab all the AK-47's that would be a good start . Guns can not be used to plant crops and feed small children
Recognition of the inherent right to freedom of thought and speech and the observance of the rule of law are good next steps . Girls education helps dispel superstition and doubt . The longer one keeps girls in school the fewer children they have and the better they are able to support them . Micro finance works . Equal rights for women is a proven antidote to extreme behavior . Reconciliation and forgiveness ( New Testament ) and letting go of an " eye - for eye , tooth - for tooth , cut off his hand if he steals , stone her if she committs adultery " approach to understanding ( Old Testament , Quran & Torah ) would surely help , also . Forgiving past grievances , forgetting what's done and letting the weight of history fall away is what we tend to do here in the U S . Asia , Europe and Africa tend to let this weight hold them back from innovation and positive change . We have no history in yhe U S ( relatively speaking ) . China has 5,000 years of history
Beuna Suerte , Enshallah , Ojala , and God willing , your vision will endure . /s, Dr. Steve Dosh , R P C V , F S O , Bates ' 78 , and the former U S civilian officer in charge of U S foreign aid for the horn of Africa
. . A l l , Friday , 20:20 HST •
“Art is never finished, only abandoned.” -- Leonardo da Vinci . While working in DC and VA for > 7 years , we found the most a m a z i n g american art to be that of the old W P A era ( Works Projects Administration -- 1930's ) . There are sculptures and buildings and everything . A lot of it is cataloged on - line . The Old Post Office building is a sight to behold , from the inside
In " Old State " where i first worked - the old State Dept. Bldg . - we had simply i n c r e d i b l e murals with manly men and rough and tough horses , dam builders , and farm scenes with women sowing and casting seed . Most people do not realize that during the war ( the big one : W W I I ) there were office buildings built o v e r the reflecting pool to help keep workers cool . This was before air conditioning . Construction of the Pentagon replaced all of them and they were torn down . They were not artistic
The 2nd largest U S Federal Building where i also worked as 11th floor security warden during 9.11 ( http://www.itcdc.com ) has some interesting recent art objects including a chunk of the Berlin Wall . i remember looking out the window across the Potomac and seeing the Pentagon billowing smoke . That was one dark day . .. although the weather was extremely beautiful . Traffic was at a standstill , it was extremely quiet outside , and there wasn't an aircraft in the sky except for a lone F - 16 circling the White House two blocks away
After all , L \ A , ya' gotta' have art :) Aloha from Pahoa ∞
Board members , Friday 19:40 HST •
Per usual ; nice , balanced editorials . T M I ( Too Much Information ) from Aho ? “Information is the currency of democracy.” Thomas Jefferson (American 3rd US President (1801-09). Author of the Declaration of Independence. ..." h t h ( hope this helps :) /s, Dr. Dosh http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/
Jenny ,
Enjoyed your letter . New Joisey ? The Garbage State ? Jelloware ( Delaware - home to DuPont chemical corp. and other m i g h t y corporations ) might possibly be the more appropriate localé . b t w - Get enough signatures and you , too , couldd force a recall . Aloha from Pahoa , HI , birthplace of our President [ Hawai'i - not Pahoa ] and Happy Prince Kuhio Day State holiday 4 day weekend http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonah_K%C5%ABhi%C5%8D_Kalaniana%CA%BBole :)
. .Yes , Weds. 17:40 HST •
This is probably a good , prudent , and safe exploratory move √
Kids shouldn't be bringing their Facebook ® - Tweeter ® bullying problems on to school property for resolution between each other . Leave it at home or certainly outside public State property and the school campus . School officials operate ' in loco parentís ' by default and are entrusted with the safety of everyone there . None of us would want to have to shepard over 3 0 kids virtual social problems , now would we ? Be honest
If it's with one of the school supplied Mac ® laptops for the 7 th and 8 th grades there. . .someone's gonna' pay
/s, the drafter of the http://www.usaid.gov Acceptable Internet Use Policy , Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i h t h ( hope this helps :)
Councilman Reed ,
Correct √ It's a very common U S State law , not a condition •
Same sex marriage is a law in some places , too , like VT ∞
Religion is not a law
h t h . /s, Dr Dosh , Hawai'i
Nice letter Debra , 11.03.21 20:15 HST •
The government leaves medical decisions to those affected in the U S as far as we all know . It would be hypocritical not to . No one forces you , your children , or grandchildren to go see a doctor except in the case of neglect or abuse . Children and spouses have a right to see the police , doctors and nurses especially if they have been mentally or physically abused for evaluation and treatment . Many youngsters are taken by the State from biological parents and put into foster homes for possible adoption . In the case of the criminally insane , anyone may be committed to State mental institutions in these U S of A
The U S is not communist China nor democratic India where sterilization if sometimes forced upon individuals , male and female alike . It is incumbent upon U S parents to advocate abstinence , to not contribute to the delinquency of children , and to protect children until they reach the age of 1 8 , whereupon they ( the kids ) can join the armed forces and pretty much do what ever they like whilst being held legally responsible for their own actions or inaction
" a physician may give out birth control prescriptions to students if that health care professional determines that the student will “suffer” if she does not get the pill. "
Physicians and nurses and kid's friends can probably also give out male and female condoms ( I U D's ) , too , to help prevent sexually transmitted diseases like HIV / AIDs and other nasty viruses http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexually_transmitted_disease Better safe than sorry , huh ? The morning after pill is a ME law , it seems , and it is the quintessential women's issue . As a male , i really have nothing to say on the matter , don't vote there , and am not even physically in the Great State of Maine . Choice is always yours . Choose wisely
h t h ( Hope This Helps ) , Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i
Monday 19:50 HST • Rick , Sour grapes . No one seems to care all that much about your campaign √ How's PA this time of year ? Is it like MN ¿ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-12810969
Keep trying . Aloha from the birthplace of our President •
Rex , 11.03.21 19:40 HST •
Q: Is there really any hope for a country that is so polarized we can't even agree across party lines that kids should eat spinach and get some exercise? A; Yes . No one bring up Sarah Palin's children now , plz , and what they may have or may have not eaten that made them they way they are
Hope springs eternal in the hearts of men ( and women ) <3
Aloha from the birth State of our President and go Huskies , UCONN women √
Nice letter Chris , Monday 1 pm , hst • u s of a
. .Nothing is impossible Rick ( except dogs walking on the sun :) Try going over to Bates and talk with the Young Republicans , log cabin or otherwise , or a Government Professor some Thursday . You might be surprised which way the movement is going at that old Baptists training school
The last time i was in the beautiful twin cities of L \ A it was in my official capacity as the responsible Foreign Aid civilian Officer for the Horn of Africa ( i . e., Djubouti , the Comoros , Eretria , and Ethiopia : the Sudan , also , in 2 0 0 1 . What was the problem we were fighting when i met with local leaders ? in a word : xenophobia . Add this word to your lexicon : O'ja'la . All your Somalians there know what it means . At the same time , learn some thing more about our Western Religion heritage : Islam , Christianity , and Judaism . We worship the same God , call him that , Yaweh , or Allah , okay ? We do , in fact , ( unless your an atheist , agnostic , a nativist or the like . Look up ' nativist " ) . The Muslim crescent stretches from Morocco to Indonesia . It is the largest organized Western ƒai†h in the know universe , yes : larger than Christianity . Try joining a helping group like The Shriner's right there in town and becoming part of the s o l u t i o n now http://www.shrinershq.org/ <-- Nice L \ A temple guys •
God's not necessarily on our side in all wars though . We can't know what (s)he thinks or does . To state that we do is mere blasphemy , excessive pride , or foolishness . M O S T of the world worships Eastern religions such as the Chinese Communists do ; Confucian , Tao , Hindu , Buddists ( n.b., the Dali Lama just stepped down the other day ) , and such multi - God variant faiths . Then here tare the headhunters in PNG ( Papua New Guinea :)
h t h ( hope this helps ) This r a n t was merely posted in a rather vain attempt to dispel misconceptions
Try giving up hatred for Len† . Practice some love : . .. " ' . ..altruism , eros , maternal , fraternal , and paternal . " -- Clive Staples Lewis . Only love can conquer hate . Enshallah ( God Willing :) /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana , Aloha from Pahoa 96778 u s a
Dan , 11.03.19 4:20 HST •
Have you ever been to Bates ? Try it . You'll like it . There is a rap concert coming up very soon and there was a fundraiser for Japan just yesterday . i can assure you neither was sponsored by a Young Republicans Club. In fact , i would guess there is an active Log Cabin Republicans chapter at Bates that we would all fervently support . The difference may simply be that we went there and you haven't , yet . We all have fond memories of Loystone . Tune in , turn on http://www.wrbc.com [ <- no† necessarily an endoresment , L S J ® ] , r i p Rev. Gomes http://www.sunjournal.com/city/story/994018 and http://www.batestickets.com
/s, Dr. Dosh , '78 , Aloha from Pahoa HI 96778 u s of a
Dan ,
Small point of clarification here • Sen Muskie ( D) ME , former SECSTATE , and '68 candidate for V . P . graduated from Bates . Margaret Chase Smith ( R ) ME graduated from Colby . Bowdoin has never produced anyone of any stature or renown . Bates is one of the most liberal of the l i b e r a l arts institutions in these very U . S . of A . Just ask Bates President , Ms. Elaine Tuttle Hansen . † y v m , Steve , 78 :)
Yes Rex √ The granite head state has not been known for their wis-dum [ sic.] or vast intelligence on many matters for many years , now , have they ? i'd hate to have to share a border with them . Then there's that Old Man of the Mountain , who went and fell off the mountain . Things do change over time . We don't need a weatherman to tell which way the wind blows . Has the Manchester Union Leader changed their tune to suit the times ? Who knows . i think i saw Gov. Sununu on The Weather Channel ® the other day . Sure l o o k e d like him n e way
i say we blame it all on that indian land grant college ( Dartmouth ) and the Indians . Didn't they invent tobacco and peace pipes somewhere near Winston - Salem , No. Car. , centuries ago along with John Smith and Pocahontas ? Sorry , i used to be a tobacconist at Georgetown Tobacco and Pipe Company , D . C . and know w a y too much about the subject . i do not smoke anymore , i know it causes cancer in small animals in the State of Callfornia , i do not advocate the nasty habit , but if i did still smoke i would probably smoke and pirchase Craven "A's" from la Canada
i love Indians and other indigenous groups , too , Mic-macs , Penobscot , and Passmoquoddians
Live Free . Pay Your Federal Income Tax . Pay Your NH State Property Tax . Then Die
How's that ? /s , Dr. Dosh and ohana , Aloha from Pahoa
Happy Prince Kuhio Day weekend
t y v m Mark , Nice article . You gotta' wonder where the Twin Cities of L \ A would be w / o Bates huh , Mayor Jenkins ? The phrase ' up a creek ,' comes to mind . You and i ( you , too , probably Mark ) can both remember shaking hands with a certain peanut farmer Governor who was crossing through towns one cold day last century on his way to victory . That he said to us he was going to legalize pot ( c o u g h s ) is a different story . He was a better President out of office than in , any way http://www.habitat.org and yes , we Dems . all do possess a sense of h u m o r . We don't believe in political jokes though . We've seen too many elected . Boy , didn't take long for Bush - Cheney to bankrupt this nation and send us in to The Great Recession now did it ? Seven years to be exact . Too bad Billery won't run for Prez and bring back the balanced budget . Fact , Bill Clinton had the last balanced federal budget on record . Maybe she'll run, after all . Hmm , we'd all vote for her even if our current SECSTATE ran as a Republican . She's got more experience , brains , and guts than Palin , Newt , Mitt , and the 44th Governor of Arkansas [ Huckabee ] combined , now doesn't she ? Just how bankrupt of ideas and talent can you get , Republicans ? ( it's only a rhetorical question, guys ) /s, Dr. Dosh , Bates '78 , Hawai'i , birthplace of our current President
HHHmmmMm , St. Paddy's Day Night 21:40 HST •
This liberal newspaper , Robert ? This liberal newspaper is a lot better than the http://www.twincitytimes.com/ and has the awards and paid readership to prove it
Fact √ ( not just opinion :) Aloha from Pahoa . /s, Dr. Steve Dosh , Bates '78
It's true . Good editorial , Rex .
Children are (y)our future . Why put them to work so quickly ? We're not that broke yet guys . Child labor laws ? Yeah √ They have worked very well here t y v m . We are not a second , third , or fourth world nation ( to use Walt Rostow's 1 9 6 0 definition )
And who really wants to go back to 1 9 1 2 and have the kids stringing bobbins down at the mill for peanuts ? A: Nobody
We , as a society , can easily afford to let our children be educated before they are cast out into an increasingly technologically sophisticated world . Their job is , in fact , to become educated . Ignorance is not bliss . It's just dumb
Our children today will probably live until they are 1 0 0 as true marvels of our modern medical science . U . S . science needs more brainiacs , not fewer . As a country of immigrants we can proudly say , " Give us your tired , your poor , " your doctors , scientists , and the like . Home grown works too . Let's do encourage that approach . Maybe they'll even stick around they'ya in ME
Aloha from Pahoa /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana :)
. . w o w ,
The G O P wants a past . .that never was . We feel sorry for them . No laws = anarchy . Move elsewhere if this place is so wrong . Fascism has never worked either . Despotism , Geritocracies ( China ) , Oligarcies : all wrong . The Know-Nothing Party " In 1844, the American Republican Party was a new nativist group put into place.. .. " http://ushistory-c-block.wikispaces.com/Nativism+-+Know+Nothing+Party+-+...
Those who forget their past are doomed to reoeat it
Sorry . . .):>* /.s, Dr Dosh , Hawai'i •
. .HAhahah ,
That's kewlsie √ Phil Weld ( Bill Weld's dad ) won the 1 9 8 6 O S T A R race from Plymouth U K to Plymouth MA . His boat was made by Walter Greene of ME . Guess what the name of his boat was ? ( Google ® it if you really H A V E to ) A: _________ ?
Aloha from Pahoa :)
. . S A D . ..) ;>*
We're not saying it doesn't happen out here , also , but we feel gravely sorry for e v e r y o n e involved , including the nursing staff , the parents , victims , perps , juvie hall , the police , judicial bramch , and the greater L / A - Portland metropolitain community
Somehow this just doesn't seem to be the way life should be
Do teach your children well , fellow parents
Only love can conquer hate •
/s, Dr. Dosh and ohana
Rand , 11.03.06 21:40 HST •
This is a very thoughtful letter yet many of us have been fighting this battle within the confines of this very newspaper for > 5 years now . The arguments have not changed one iota . It seems that you may be a dollar short and a day late . it's been done before , even in ME http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_Maine
Yet we are not from Maine and have no real say in the matter . We only have a geothermal power plant situated directly in our backyard and rather like the thing and what it gives all of us : ≠ 1 5 % of our State's electrical production capacity http://www.punageothermalventure.com/
h t h , Aloha from Pahoa /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana :)
Rex , Saturday ≠ 21:30 HST •
Nice editorial . Gates blasted education assumptions when he first dropped out of Harvard , that - v a s t l y - over rated institution to the south of L / A ( and Bates :) One can not fault Bill.com and Melinda's seminal work fighting the HIV/AiDS epidemic in Africa though , where some ≠ 20,000,000 children are directly affected on a daily basis . They can afford to rant when they want to
Bono does a lot of work in Africa , too . Here's one of his humanitarian sites http://www.data.org Bono was in the Live AID concert with M J in 1985 . Anyone else remember " We Are the World , We Are the Children ? "
Access to adequate heath , education , safety , and welfare are basic , inalienable , and universal human rights . Go ahead and deny that sentiment , somebody
h t h , /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana :)
. .L S J ® , Friday 9 am HST •
First off , congratulations to the winners . They surely deserve the accolades . Better ski bindings ( a better mousetrap ? ) and health services go hand in glove these days now don't they ? The two winners deserve special note and recognition from the youth of this fine State who your leaders wish to retain and attract
Second , what's with built in LSJ ® manufacturing bias , wordsmiths ? There is much more to economies than making more widgets . The winners just proved that . NJ is known as the garbage state . CT doesn't produce nutmegs any more now do they ? A: No , They are defense , gambling , insurance , and the financal bedroom State for NYC . MA has schools and universities and major ports . Flori-duh [ sic .] ? Go figger
Service economies contribute to growing economic pies with larger slices for all , everywhere , all the time . Health care is a good example ( unless you want to die ) . Hotels , zip lines , nd skiing , too . Think a bit more about the true value of tourism
Who'd so ever want to go back to the old manufacturing mill days of L / A please raise your hand . Now move to non-unionized SC and work for West Point ( nee. J . P . Stevens Inc.) and their stifiling , underpaid , and overworked textile mills
In our State of HI we still operate somewhat under an illusion based on rural nostalgia for a romantic time that never was anyway . Flowered lei's are quite popular here but our pineapple , papaya , guave , and mango crop is not at all what it uses to be ( and never will be again )
We run on tourism
Like ME , we have about 1.5M citizens but unlike ME we host ≠ 10M visitors a year ( mostly from the Far East and not the U S mainland ) . Great source of revenue . No heating bills , either . Best of luck to the winners ! Great ideas !
h t h , Dr. Dosh and Ohana , Aloha from Pahoa :)
LSJ ® & By Clarke Canfield, Associated Press , noon Tuesday
This is dumb . ID's have always ben faked . What we need to do is weed out the felons ( like sexual offenders and Ollie North's ) who have legally lost their right to vote
One doesn't need a photo to do that √
What is we showed a photo of a DeCoster chicken ? Could we then vote ?
h t h /s, Dr. Dosh http://www.hawaiistar.com/2009/08/chamber-music-hawaii-previews-new-season/
lsj ® , 11/03/01 noon
. . Some old guy from the tea party just suggested we go to an all private school system in the US . Oh , let's privatize social seccurity whilst we are at it , Bub • In fact , there are many successful charter schools and private schools like http://www.gda.org and home schooling , also . We home schooled when we stationed in Africa. There were no real good schools . Yeah , let's go all private
Here in Hawai'i ( unlike the main land ) we had 1 6 8 school days last year . The children did not suffer ( aybe the parents did :)
We believe in the Forest Gump theory of life . It's not what you got . It's how you use it . Life is like a box of chocolates . You do not know what you got until you stick your finger in it
Always remember , the avg. I Q in the U S is 1 0 0 by definition . Some kids are smarter than the teachers , parents , and administrators ( once again , only by definition ; 1/2 in fact ) .
Th best investment a socity can make is in their children because , " . . ...children are (y)our future . Teach them well and let them lead the way . " -- Whitney Houston , 1 9 9 0
h t h , /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana , HI
L S J ® Monday Feb 2 8 , 2 0 1 1 ≠ 7 pm HST •
We didn't quite understand this article or the references it made . It seemed to be a Republican political endorsement , of sorts
The Hon. Sen. Snowe ( R ) certainly has her good points . She supports legalized abortion and some gay rights, she joined fellow Republican senators Lincoln Chafee and John McCain in voting against the Bush tax cuts in 2003 . Both Snowe and fellow Maine Senator Susan Collins ( R ) have embraced strong gun control measures following the Columbine High School shooting in 1 9 9 9 . Guns do kill people , after all
In the 1 1 0th Congress, Snowe worked to ensure passage of a genetic non-discrimination act, which she had previously worked to pass for nearly eight years; opposed cutting loans through the Small Business Administration; offered legislation aimed at reducing the price of prescription drugs and insurance costs for small businesses; and became a leading voice among Congressional Republicans expressing concerns over President Bush's plans for the privatization of Social Security . That made good sense
One in hand is worth two in the bush . Better the devil you know than the one you don't . We are not from Maine and therefore can not therefore vote in your selections
We remain staunchly and firmly Democratic here in Hawai'i . Both our Democratic Senators fought and were decorated ( try U S Medal of Honor : like John Kerry [ D ] MA ) in WW II . Our native son sits comfortably in the White House with his highly intelligent , active , and involved spouse and darling daughters : Sasha and Melia
Aloha from Pahoa and a hu'i ho :) /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana
11.02.27 ≠ 21:00 HST • . . ...What a tragedy . Is violence becoming a social norm in ME ? Maybe it's just cabin fever . God bless the good Samaritan . Let us know if (s)he needs any help with the hospital bills " Sabattus Police Lt. Matt Prince said calls came in to his agency about 5:15 p.m. that Hinkley was armed at his family's farm. " Apropos of nothing : The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (Pub.L. 103-159, 107 Stat. 1536) was an Act of the United States Congress that, for the first time, instituted federal background checks on firearm purchasers in the United States. It was signed into law by President Bill Clinton on November 30, 1993, and went into effect on February 28, 1994. The Act was named after James Brady, who was shot by John Hinckley, Jr. , during an attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan on March 30, 1981 /s, Dr. Dosh , Bates '78
n.b.: The Patriot Act may be soon repealed under sunset legislation if the Republicans can ever decide tto decide . http://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2011/02/22/democrats-republicans-... We don't know if the Brady bill was repealed or not
11.02.27 ≠ 21:00 HST • . . ...What a tragedy . Is violence becoming a social norm in ME ? Maybe it's just cabin fever . God bless the good Samaritan . Let us know if (s)he needs any help with the hospital bills " Sabattus Police Lt. Matt Prince said calls came in to his agency about 5:15 p.m. that Hinkley was armed at his family's farm. " Apropos of nothing : The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (Pub.L. 103-159, 107 Stat. 1536) was an Act of the United States Congress that, for the first time, instituted federal background checks on firearm purchasers in the United States. It was signed into law by President Bill Clinton on November 30, 1993, and went into effect on February 28, 1994. The Act was named after James Brady, who was shot by John Hinckley, Jr. , during an attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan on March 30, 1981 /s, Dr. Dosh , Bates '78
n.b.: The Patriot Act may be soon repealed under sunset legislation if the Republicans can ever decide tto decide . http://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2011/02/22/democrats-republicans-... We don't know if the Brady bill was repealed or not
Maine does lag √ Good editorial . Hindsight is usually 20 / 20 . ≠ 186,000,000 guns . ≠ 300,000,000 people . When's enough , enough ? The British are not coming anymore . Nor are the Canadians or the Mexcians . We all pity the poor congresswoman in from AZ and her astronaut husband . We really do . Some estimates suggest there are more guns than people in the USA , up to 420 million guns http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20101126150155AAAZHds Bambi wil always lose out badly to a Avtomat Kalishnikova 1947 ( AK - 47 ) . We support the right to arm bears √ Jim Brady ( Ronald Reagan's press sec'y - remember him ? ) would probably agree . Aloha from Pahoa , Dr. Dosh and Ohana :)
Good editorial √ 11.02.24 21:45 HST •
At Bates they taught us about things like paradigm shift ( or revolutionary science ) . It is a term used by Thomas Kuhn in his influential book The Structure of Scientific Revolutions ( 1 9 6 2 ) to describe a change in the basic assumptions , or paradigms , within the ruling theory of science . It is in contrast to his idea of normal science . Politics is a social science . We also learned about sunset provisions in Prof. Gary Thumm's Govt. classes . I loathe this comparison ( mainly because not much of good has ever come out of TX ) but , in fact , the Texas Sunset provision was established in 1 9 7 7 , and , under Texas law , all agencies – except universities , courts , and agencies established by the Texas Constitution – will be abolished on a specific date , generally 1 2 years after creation or renewal , unless the Texas Legislature passes specific legislation to continue its functions
Perhaps our respective State Legislatures could follow this model . Yet it might involve a certain amount of good 'ole U . S . r e v o l u t i o n a r y social science ( not - r a d i c a l - or merely - r e a c t i o n a r y -) and certainly not throwing out Maine
Sound good ? /s, Dr. Dosh
Thanks Rex , 11.02.24 9:15 pm HST •
" Maine appears about average (if you throw out Hawaii :) "
" Right - sizing," " down - sizing , " " happy - sizing . " Hasn't any one e l s e ever read Dilbert ® in Maine ? Heritage is just a code word for all the neo-cons ( i . e ., Republicans in exile at http://www.heritage.org in D C ) The last balanced US federal budget was under President Clinton . This current recession started under Bush - Cheney ( deny it someone ) . Hypocrisy and two faced individuals abound in the Republican party . Palin ? Newt ? Gingrich has been married three times . In the mid-1990s, Gingrich began an affair with House of Representatives staffer Callista Bisek, who is 23 years his junior; they continued their affair during the Lewinsky scandal . Is this the best they can do ?
Ronald Reagan oversaw the largest U S Federal Govt. build up in U S history ( he really did , in absolute numbers of new employees ) . He had children who didn't follow his particular family values . Wasn't Nancy his second wifey , too , after Jane Wyman ? Some of us tend to side more with Ron Jr. , Patti Davis and Maureen . Although reared Roman Catholic following her mother's conversion , Maureen was pro-choice on abortion . She also believed that Oliver North should have been court-martialed ( the felon ) . Patti , like her brother Ron , is known for holding liberal viewpoints , which clashed often with her famously conservative father . She openly held a pro-choice viewpoint on abortion, supported gay rights , and opposed nuclear weapons . Many of us trust Republicans about as far as we can t h r o w them
Then there are the fence sitters : ( D - CT ) Lieberman , ( R - ME ) Snowe and ( R - ME ) Collins . Choose to choose . Decide to decide already ( tautologies, i realize )
But don't go and confuse them with any more facts L S J ®
s/, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i
. .That's rather doubtful Rich . The Republicans haven't had a new idea since they were the ' Know Nothing " party in ≠ 1 8 5 6 • Try " clueless " or " the party of ' No . ' " Don't want to confuse you with the facts though :)
Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Know_Nothing_Platform_1856
This is a more difficult topic than it may seem at first blush . In fact , many probably thought L / A , Lisbon and Brunswick still dumped the snow , slush , and ice directly in to the Androscoggin River ( i know i did ) . Trash in the river , medical waste , as well as garbage is clearly unacceptable and quite illegal already . L \ A does a - g r e a t - job of keeping the roads clean every winter although the water main breaks every year on Lisbon St ., just like clock work . The garbage collectors in N Y C said there was only one real big difference between this year's snow storms and the blasts from the past ( i.e., Recycling )
Does any firm log up river any more ( Georgia Pacific ® or others ?) and send the logs down stream ? Now there's some real nasty , stinky , foamy , and crappy pollution if you've ever had to see or smell it
As we live in Hawai'i now it's difficult to comment on this other than to say that water by - product all ends up in your many Maine rivers eventually . What ever is leeched out is leeched out on whom-so-ever's property they dump the stuff on ( in due course ) . There is E P A Superfund $$ for major clean-ups that has been available ever since President Carter was our President
We are not tree huggers . Trees , people , and chickens ( De Coster's egg farms ) are all renewable resources . Snow is a nuisance . People can be also if their furniture gets covered by snow at the side of the road whilst they eagerly await pick-up with baited breathe
We get snow here also . Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa are both almost 14,000 ft. tall
Our problems are simply vog , feral pigs & cats , mongeese , earth shakes and tsunamis
Hug a child today • /s, Dr. Dosh 02.11.22 , ≠ 5 pm hst •
Sunjournal : Firefox ® prevented 1 1 popups from occurring √ Good gracious • Eleven ?
Rex , Friday 1 pm HST • Good analysis . Some States have it bad . ME and HI aren't in that group , thankfully .. AL , MS , LA , DC , and FL are . i realize DC is not a State . i worked there for many years . " Walker promised to call out the National Guard if state workers went on strike. " The problem with this approach is , " What would they do ? " Shoot State workers ? Oh , there's a good solution Gov. Ayuh √ ( †ongue placed firmly in cheek . Remember Kent State anyone ? ) We have a civilian and not a military government , thank goodness . i say bring the ME National Guard troops home from Iraq and Afghanistan A S A Practical , save some lives , and save some of our US taxpayer$$ in the meantime Mr. Gates SECDEF . i worked for SECSTATE Colin Powell . Does anyone have any clue why he quit ? A: No exit strategy . No W M D . Dumb intelligence . Now we are feeling the true effects of the Bush - Cheney Great Recession . Yes . Fact . It started under Bush and will end under President Obama
Aloha from Pahoa , /s, Dr. Dosh
. . ...Yes √ Good editorial . 11.02.14 , 20:30 HST •
People confuse rights with priviledges all the time . You have the right to carry a flashlight and a bow and arrow around at night in ME , but i wouldn't suggest doing it . Some of us support the right ot arm bears , in fact
As for your right to vote , convicted felons ? You have no right to vote
The priviledge to drive ? Yes . No D U I 's and you , too , can drive around okay . It is - not - a right
There is no implicit right to hunt or fish ( except possibly on some private land ) . It is , instead , a privilege offered only to people who follow the laws and practice good sportsmanship
We hunt here . Just kilt several mongeese the other day . Nuisances . Hawai'ians call 'em " squirrels "
Kudos on all the awards L S J . You deserve them . Surely beats the Twin City Times
/s, Your readers http://www.ajr.org/
. .uh . .
How come when you get your dog fixed , it doesn't work any more ¿
Always remember Garret , Politics comes from the Latin : " poly " ( meaning ; many ) and , " tics " ( meaning ; blood sucking creatures ) .
h t h ( hope this helps :)
Aloha from Pahoa , 11.02.09 , 23:14 HST •
Rex ,
You got this one wrong . How can we afford to - not - use high speed rail ? Do this math . Trains can move a ton of freight approximately 468 miles on a single gallon of fuel. Efficient use of fuel means fewer greenhouse gases or carbon emissions for our nation. http://www.csx.com/index.cfm/customers/tools/carbon-calculator/
Jet turbine powered aircraft are fuel inefficient and about the least carbon neutral of any form of transportation ( except for rocket ships and the automobile ). On top of that , airlines do not treat you as a passenger . You are a seat . A fare . How about those thousands upon thousands of cancelled flights this winter ? Wow . When was the last time you rode a train ? How about even a bus ( another more fuel efficient form of transportation ) ? Try the Downeaster . They even have a senior citizen fare
Okay , i think i've made my point . My son and i travel coast to coast on AMTRAK® every summer and enjoy the ride . AMTRAK® is like the U S Postal Service : through thick and thin , rain , sleet and snow - they do it and they get you there , too , with courteous , efficient , and friendly service . No seat belts too . The food is - g r e a t - and about the same price as Denny's® . For some people out west where the distances are greater it is the only form of reliable and affordable transportation . Employees are unionized , too , with great benefits and attitudes
We read in this very same newspaper how , 1 0 0 years ago , one could take a trolley car from Portland , Maine to Washington , D C in any kind of weather at a low price . Nowadays , even the bus from NYC to BOS is only $US25 r/t . Visit your Biddeford trolley museum . It's great
My how the more things change the more they stay the same , huh ? Do support rail . Your Maine State Government has published some very revealing studies about the positive effects of rail to the Maine economy . They really have . ... They're on-line, too
/s, Dr. Dosh and ohana :)
. . They got him ( the thief ) ! Sure it wasn't a chicken hawk ? Maybe an eagle ? All we have here are mongeese , plovers , albatrosses , and tropical finches ( some cardinals and Rhode Island Reds , too ) Alo'ha from Pahoa http://www.audubon.org/search-by-zip
. . ..HAhahahah . Great headline, Terry . What next ? " Man Bites Dog "
.. What a winter , huh ? Alo'ha from Pahoa HI 96778 u s of a
Here's an other one , " Biddeford Man Killed in New York Nuclear Holocaust "
Laugh a little . It's like jogging ( on the inside :) ∞
.. Congratulations ! Welcome fully to the U . S . , newly minted citizen . We are basically all immigrants here , except , ( possibly ) , for our Passamoquoddy , Mic - Mac , and Penobscot brothers and sisters who tend to judge us - all - by the content of our character and not the color of our skin ( be it black , brown , white , yellow , or red ) .
In Japanese they say Sensei , teacher , O'ja'la
/s, Dr. Dosh and ohana , Hawai'i
Rich ,
This is the quintessential women's issue . You writing anything about it strikes many of us about the same as someone dancing about architecture . Let's put it another way . Have you ever been pregnant ? Didn't think so . Neither have i :)
. . Eshallah , Monday 15:30 HST •
This is a disturbing story , yet , it sounds like they may have collared the bad guys there in the twin cities of MN . Yet , in America ( unlike France ) , one is presumed innocent until proven guilty . We do hate lynch mobs . On a more positive note , Southern Sudan voted for independence today .
As you might say in the greater L / A metropolitan area , " O'ha'la "
Alo'ha from Pahoa :)
Kewlsie √ Monday 2 pm HST •
Don't get angry at a private business because they are doing what they want to do with their business , posters • Freedom of the press . It somewhat like the 2nd Amendment to the U S Constitution , only different ( read : Egypt )
i remain ,
Dr. Dosh, Pahoa HI 96778 U S A :) http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hvo/activity/kilaueastatus.php
. .Good editorial √ " Hitler was also a dog owner, yet few people would argue dog ownership leads to genocide. " Heh • People are still dying to get in the US . No one is dying to get out , Steve :)
. .Hmm. . It may be that you have a virus or a trojan , sniffer or someone installed a keylogger on your computer without you even knowing it or something of that nature . Do you use Windows ® ? i don't ( Mac® here ) . Are you on dial-up ? i am . e.g., Jan 27 16:11:32 1Cust7104 Firewall[45]: Stealth Mode connection attempt to TCP 63.20.155.194 from 74.125.128.138:80 Jan 27 16:12:02: --- last message repeated 7 times ---
Have your machine disinfected and install all updates
h t h ( hope this helps : )
. . .Fact : 300,000,000 citizens , 186,000,000 guns . According to the Center for Disease Control ( US - CDC ) In the year 2007 Homicide with a firearm: 12,129, Suicide with a firearm: 17,348 ,
Death by accidental discharge of firearm: 721 Utah has an official revolver now . AZ lost 6 people the other day . We should really be supporting the right to arm bears . The British aren't coming any more , y'all . Neither are the Canadians or the Mexicans . Statistics show that you are equally likely to be killed with your own gun during a robbery ( if you have one ) . Doesn't an AK-47 make a bit of a mess of Bambi when you shoot her ? Suggestion : Let's go back to bows and arrows ( and flashlights ;) Mainers , ,,,
. . Good editorial √ " . ...the idea of a state government being allowed to declare bankruptcy is just daft. "
Newt huh ? Newt and the Republicans ? Whelp , how did his divorce turn out . The guy's a dunce and always has been . Hopefully the Republicans will stop fighting battles they have already lost , too , ( or at least drop their health plans . They are wasting their breath ) . " The Know Nothing Party " is simply the party of " No " now . [ The movement originated in New York in 1843 as the American Republican Party. ] Too bad , too . Correct me if i am wrong , but wasn't the last balanced federal budget proposed and enacted by President Clinton in 1 9 9 5 ? A : Yes
/s, Dr Dosh , Hawai'i
b t w - Our President was born here . He really was
Recent Comments
State shuts down Fortune Fountain Restaurant in Farmington
. .Ms. Karkos 12.05.24 17:17 hst ≠
Probably a good thing √
Last time i ate there my fortune cookie read , " What you just ate was not chicken ."
Year of the Dragon Ω . /s Steve
David Sirota: Republican hypocrisy is downright offensive
David 12.05.24 5:10 pm hst •
It's true √
We listen to ' angry young male ' music at my house . i have three boys and am a widower . Doesn't bother me . ' Staind ' is great . i fully expect these guys ( our kids ) to change the world in a positive manner
The cynical , angry , dumb , and overweight Republican party is crumbling under it's own weight like the elephant that represents it . We are witnessing this historic implosion that has been going since about the time Colin Powell resigned as SECSTATE due to the lying about WMDs and Condi Rice came in as National Security Advisor and immediately lied to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee when she stated that the G S A report entitled " Osama Bin Laden Will Attack the United States ," didn't say that
A similar fate befell the Democratic party years ago when the Hon. Sen. Kennedy ( R I P ) drove off that bridge
Quoting him here now , " We have to highest standard of low life in the world."
Lovely ,
/s Dr. Dosh
Cal Thomas: Fable provides apt lesson for us all
Cal 12.05.24 16:50 hst
Fantasy , fable , folklore , and fiction ?
". .lessons of the past are in fables ? "
Join reality . Visit Baltimore where you live
Visit Dundalk and Fells Point
Get out more , dude
Things have changed
This is the 21 st century
Alo'ha from Pahoa , Steve
Leonard Pitts: Election tactics are pathetic
Leo 12.05.24 16:45 hst •
You just noticed ?
Turn away from the dark side
Join us Democrats
Prosecute the Sanford murderer they'ya in Flori-duh
Get rid of the concealed handgun law you have
Support the right to arm bears
/s Steve
Mike, 13:20 hst Thursday . .
Mike, 13:20 hst Thursday
. . Duct tape holds the universe together •
It has a dark side , a light side :)
/s Steve , resident kook
Cutting census a bad idea from a sad Congress
ed., 13:13 Thursday h s t
. . Y e s , l o l , but the Hon. Sens. Lieberman and Collins were on TV last night !
Crackpots •
You are being too diplomatic
We do not approve of political jokes
We've seen too many elected
Alo'ha from the 50th State /s Steve :)
Arrest made after shooting in Lewiston
Mark , 12.05.24 13:00 HST • Thursday
Thanks for that update & t y v m , safety officers of the law
Lewiston man critical after Sunday stabbing on Howe Street
LEWISTON — Police said Monday that a brawl involving more than a dozen people early Sunday morning that sent three men . ..
Auburn librarian recovering after random attack
AUBURN — A children's librarian is recovering from a concussion after she was beaten up by a 19-year-old in the Children's Room. .. [ Have Terry Karkos look into this one . Remember that crazy woman stealing books she didn't like ? ]
LEWISTON -- Gunshots rattle downtown Lewiston
Police officers have three men on the ground near the corner of Bates. .
Lovely • Drugs √
The kids are out for the summer here in Hawai'i
Drive saƒely they'ya in ME , also . ..
h t h , /s Dr. Dosh *<;Q~
Obama birth certificate OK'd by Arizona official
ßirthers ? 12.05.24 11 am ish
I wouldn't trust him √
/s Steve and Alo'ha from Pahoa HI U S A 96778
. .his birthstate
http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2009/Jul/28/ln/hawaii907280345...
. b tw - " Winston Churchill was half American by birth - a fact of which he was deeply proud. " ref : http://www.winstonchurchill.org/learn/myths/myths/he-had-mayflower-ances...
Right Mike , 15:35 Hump
Right Mike , 15:35 Hump Day
" . ...none of the cities in Maine are as bad as people make them out to be. "
The cities are great
It's just the drugs , drunks , random acts of violence , and guns we don't like
Hooray for the fire , police , and emergency medical services
You guys and girls certainly have your work cut out for you
Alo'ha from Pahoa , Hawai'i :) /s Steve and ohana
Gunshots rattle downtown Lewiston
all , Weds 15:15 hst •
HHmm. . ...Spring has sprung √ The natives are getting restless . Yesterday it was knives and drunks they'ya and up in Bangor
Personally , i support the right to arm bears because , as we know , guns don't kill people ( toungue firmly planted in cheek :)
Your own mayor has said, " Enough is enough ," ref :
http://www.twincitytimes.com/columns/enough-is-enough-remember-those-who...
( not meant to be an endorsement of a competing L/A news service )
/s Steve
Bluegrass band to give 'Another Great Evening of Music'
all, Weds. 15:15 hst •
Only 10 bux ? That's a - s t e a l - All that live music and good folk ?
http://www.riverbendcampgroundmaine.com/ Camp at the KOA √
Leeds in the weeds . Love the place . Next to the river
Used to work for Bob Brackett they'ya making palletts for $10 a shot delivered
Like they say, " You ain't bluegrass unless you blew grass. " Back in my day it was ' The Danville Junction Boys ' and contra-dancing
You know . Danville Junction . Near Auburn . . *<;Q~
Alo'ha from Pahoa , /s Steve
Lewiston man critical after Sunday stabbing on Howe Street
all 12.05.23 Hump Day 09:35
Bangor yesterday , Loystone [ sic . ] today . It's contagious √
Mayor MacDonald ? You have a problem . Enough is enough already
ref : http://www.twincitytimes.com/columns/enough-is-enough-l-a-is-not-on-par-...
h t h ∞ /s Steve
ref: Lucie Zeeko Marigot
all 09:30 am - ish Hump Day
Oh Canada ! er . .Oh ! the ƒrench •
BANGOR, Maine (AP) — A French citizen accused of causing a US Airways flight to be diverted to Maine by claiming she had a surgically implanted device will soon be headed back home.
U.S. Attorney Thomas Delahanty II said Wednesday that the evidence doesn't support charges against the passenger, 41-year-old Lucie Zeeko Marigot.
He says Marigot told investigators that she had been wronged by doctors and wanted President Barack Obama to provide her with medical assistance. She's being turned over to Customs and Border Protection and will be returned to France.
ƒunny . Cult of Obama /s Steve le Douché
Someone go interview her . Now !
. . HAhahah A J ! 7 pm
. . HAhahah A J ! 7 pm hawai'ian time ≠ 0110 1101 0101 0110 <- a 16 bit byte in binary machine language •
With reference to interplantary time travel , we could both mention something like ,
" Is there a ring of debris around Uranus ? "
. .but. .let's not go there, okay ? /s Steverino ∞
. . In fact, i have a son by the name of Andrew ( i do - seriously ;)
One new hotel or 200 new homes: Let's discuss it
ed., 12.05.22 7 pm ≠ HST • Tuesday
Why does it have to be either \ or ?
Build a golfing community like Whisphering Pines in No. Car . then x-country ski and snowmobile in the wintertime , slednecks • Look in to the whole So. Car. Hilton Head live - in golfing concepts http://www.hiltonheadrentals.com
You have many options you haven't explored yet
Old folks' retirement homes ( high rise condominiums ) and campus a lå Brooksby Village , Peabody MA http://www.ericksonliving.com and others
Is this Martindale anywhere near the L \ A greater metropolitain municipal airport ? Build a John Travolta style airplane - home tarmack area . He has a 7 0 7 parked in his front yard that he still pilots . He does . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greystone_Airport . Think out side the boxes h t h , /s Steve
Boston hiker's body recovered from Tuckerman Ravine crevasse
Thanks Terry 12.05.22 18:45 hst •
Saw a guy from Quebec get kilt there once myself . He flew over the centerwall cliff and hit rocks below skiing We tried to help Not pretty It was too late
We were ice climbing at the time and climbed up , over the headwall , and then down the right gully Blood was spewing out of his ears , nose and mouth He couldn't receive oxygen i think the date was ≠ 1970.04.23
This poor individual had been frozen for a while . Our sincerest condolences to his son and other survivors http://www.friendsoftuckerman.org/ /s Dr. Dosh
Man knifed to death in Bangor street fight
Biil & Drew 12.05.22 18:21 hst ≠
Holy macanoly •
Is violence truly a social norm they'ya in ME these days ?
That's how they used to do it in Africa , too , with machetés , rocks , and 2 x 4's . They also use cars as weapons
. .". .a longtime friend who said he “had a bird’s-eye view” and witnessed the attack from an upstairs apartment. "
He did ? Y'all have 9.11 , don't you ? First St ?
We'll certainly remember that . Bang or Bangkok , Thialand , take your pick
/s Steve , Hawai'i ∞
all, 12.05.21 09:11 am
all, 12.05.21 09:11 am ish
Are we talking Sanford ME here or Sanford Floriduh ( the site of the recent killing of rhe child who was going to 7-11 to purchase a soda and some Twinkies ® ) where the AMTRAK® car - train termnates
C'mon now Mainers. Use some uncommon common sense for a change
Schools went co-ed last century in ≠ 1 9 7 2 . i . e. , all the service academies and the seven sister coleges ( name 'em starting with Vasser ) , Bowdoin and many - m a n y - more . Segregation = segregation • One can not teach teamwork if there are no teams
/s Dr. Dosh and Ohana
Paris plane diverted to Bangor after passenger claims she had. .
all, 9 am ish HST • Tuesday
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A US Airways jetliner flying from Paris to Charlotte, N.C., was diverted to a Maine airport on Tuesday after an apparently mentally unstable French passenger announced that she had a surgically implanted device, a U.S. official briefed on the investigation said.
Somehow this is appropriate seeing how there are readers of this very newspaper who regularly receive coded messages through the fillings in their teeth from Mars •
Alo'ha from Pahoa , /s Dr. Dosh and ohana
Tabanak Jaque ! Oh thoseƒrench . . ...
Bates student dies while studying in Scotland
Everyone , Monday 4:40 Hawai'i •
". .. the first incoming student in September 2011 to recite the Bates mission statement from memory. "
The greater Bates community extends their heartfelt condolences . So young and with so much promise . .... and such a fine young man
Just look at him . What a pleasant and cheerful smile
Ma'la'ma'la'ma , Mr. Dube
You've touched us
/s Dr. Steve Dosh '78
mā.lama.lama
1. Redup. of malama 1; light of knowledge, clarity of thinking or explanation, enlightenment; shining, radiant, clear. Ka mālamalama o ka ʻākau, northern lights. hoʻo.mā.lama.lama To cause light, brighten, illuminate, enlighten, inform, civilize. (PNP malamalama.)
J. Tierney: Government needs direction
Jim 12.05.21 16:40 hst • ≠
Directions . http://www.mapquest.com
Your Hon Gov. must have no friends in his state government , huh ?
That's the only rational way one can interpret his ' corrupt ,' remark
Either that or he's slightly paranoid and delusional
Either way √ And , yes , he certainly has no friends there now
Open foot , insert mouth [ sic.]
There is no honor among thieves and it takes on to know one
h t h Ω /s Steve , former Ombudsman ( similar to an A G or Inspector General :)
all, 16;34 HST Monday Sorry
all, 16;34 HST Monday
Sorry about the ALL CAPS
http://www.aarp.org/
AARP LIVE CHAT ON THE FUTURE OF MEDICARE AND SOCIAL SECURITY,
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, MAY 23. SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS NOW.
AARP uses an older system and WE ARE ALL BLIND , DEAF , and DUMB !
HhahAHhahah . Just a joke :)
/s, Steve
Same-sex marriage opposed in majority of states
All , Monday ≠ 4:20 pm hst • from Hawai'i
Dateline DC : Obama leads on marriage equality, the NAACP and others follow
http://www.washingtonpost.com today
" When leaders lead, especially on social issues that demand the end of an injustice or the expansion of liberty, people will follow. "
It doesn't really matter all that much to us
Vent , everyone
Haters gonna' hate . We love you n e way
Not in that way . l o l /s, Steve <3
W. Ferentz: Fixing Social Security
Bill ? 10 pm Sunday hst •
Uh. .they aren't broken
http://www.aarp.org/work/social-security/news-04-2012/us--social-securit...
You are putting the cart before the horse and the Affordable Care Act hasn't even taken hold yet . It will next year ( 2 0 1 3 ) William
A very wise man ( Ron Reagan ) once said, " If it ain't broke , don't break it ."
h t h /s, Dr. Dosh and friends http://www.pnhp.org/ows/index.php
Rich Lowry: Facebook: The ephemeral chasing the trivial
Rich 10 pm hst Sunday
l o l √ 1.5 B Chinese use acupucture . It works √
c u on myface® er facebook ® lubetube ® and google ®
/s Steve h t h ∞
View from elsewhere: Plea to Europe: Don't bring your financial
all 10 pm hst Sunday
Look, read, listen , and learn , " When American sneezes the rest of the world catches a cold. " Macroeconomics 1 0 1 √ Paul Samuelson , MIT economist , ≠ 1 9 6 1 h t h Ω /s Steve
401(k) accounts not working for most workers
Rex, 12.05.20 10 pm hst •
. . ..uh . we beg to differ . Our 401(k) is working out just fine. My employer used http://www.metlife.com ( Snoopy on TV ? ) and is paying us via an annuity every month
What 401(k) plan does the LSJ ® use for your employees ?
/s , Steve
A : ____________________________________ <- answer here •
BIW union workers ratify new four-year contract
all 21:50 hst Sunday night
Union ® all the way √
/s Steve
UMaine server breach leads to security scrutiny
NIck 12.05.20 21:45 HST •
/s Steve ( That's uniX )
Same-sex marriage opposed in majority of states
Adam ? 21:40 HST • Sunday night
Madam I'm Adam [ a clever palindrome, like racecar :]
Now what if your son or daughter was L G B T ( presuming here you ever loved any one enough and they have reciprocated enough for you two to have had or to have adopted a child ) . Would you love him or her any less ? Of course not . That would be hypocritical , uncaring , and just plain wrong , now wouldn't it ?
Clive Staples Lewis , a noted Christian author ( The Screw Tape Letters and The Lionj the Witch and the Wardrobe and a contemporary and friend of J.R. Tolkein ) , teaches us that there are many types of love including paternal , fraternal , maternal , agape ( if it exists ) , and erotic love
You are beating a dead horse your point is moot • Gays and lesbians will go get married in those - o t h e r - 1 9 U S States and many other countries where it is entirely legal and they could care less about your opinions
Love love and hate hate, bigotry and intolerance everyone reading this in Maine
Mainers United for Marriage is a local political organization . 2,707 people on facebook® like them . This is not meant to be an endorsement yet we do support them also . The night jasmine smells- b e a u t i f u l - here tonight :) /s, Steve Dosh , ( a practicing Christian ) and ohana , Hawai'i
Adam just isn't Able
View from elsewhere: What was wrong with the Glass-Steagall Act,
Friday 5 pm ish HST •
Thanks Ron
" History doesn't repeat itself , but it rhymes . " -- Sam Clements
Many people are greedy and jealous liars just by their nature
It took the Russian communists about 7 0 years to figure that out , the communist Chinese are rapidly finding this out , Cuba next ?
/s, Steve
Got faith? Maine the least-religious state in the nation
Judy 12.05.18 11 am ish
We dispute this ! The l a s t poll said that Verrrmont was , all you Unitarians :)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_the_United_States
We are pedestrians n e way . We believe in Disco . See you in heaven , Donna Summer /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i •
Got faith? Maine the least-religious state in the nation
Judy 12.05.18 11 am ish
We dispute this ! The l a s t poll said that Verrrmont was , all you Unitarians :)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_the_United_States
We are pedestrians n e way . We believe in Disco . See you in heaven , Donna Summer /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i •
Flat 4% income tax for Maine gets OK: Democrat call . . . ...
All ,flyday 10:30 am-ish ≠ HST •
Right √ And Ron Paul for your n e x t Governor
You think there is a light at the end of the tunnel , too , Republicans ? There is . It's a train coming straight @ you http://www.nationaltrainday.com Alo'ha from Pahoa • /s, Steve and ohana ∞
†hanks again Claire :)
Donna Summer: She certainly felt the love
Randy 12.05.18 10:30 am ish
Yes she did √ " Make my brown body white ," lyrics from : Dim All lthe Lights .
R I P Disco , Don Cornelious , Whitney , MJ , long live disco . S o m e disco had soul . Gloria Gaynor , M F S B , the Spinners ,etc . . /s Steve Ω
Facebook stock up slightly in public debut
12.05.18 10:30 am ish Hawai'i flyday
Myface ® Facebook ® LubeTube ® Googleplex ® Yahoo® Netanyahu, Isreal . .
Invest in Brazil :) gGgRrrRreEeEeeekK
Alo'ha from Pahoa Ω
In the Internet age, finding a job means using new approaches
Ayuh √ ≠ 1 pm hst • Thursday
†rue • Helps if you have a degree . No one can take that way from you . Stay in school if you can and congarats to all recent and pending grads . Apply yourself . We need you and your very relevant skills , enthusiasm, and intelligence . Read to learn , write to live . You go • /s Dr. Dosh , a community college and jr. college supporter since like - f o r e v e r - Journalism's dangerous work though :) http://www.zoominfo.com/#!search/profile/person?personId=931944177&targetid=profile
Sumner passes wind ordinance by 2-1 margin
Sumner residents 12.05.17 12:45 pm-ish HST •
Way to go ! And the wind blows at night providing relaiable p o w e r •
Do take back your mountains with this mounting wind power movement and rail against the coal powered power plants in the mid - west that are turning your ponds and lakes sterile at the higher altitudes ( no fish , dying trees ) and deforesting and denuding the western slopes with all that acidic rain •
Incovenient †ruths , naysayers ? Some truths hurt . The truth says nothing about good and bad . Never let truth be the enemy of good , rural nostaligics . Let's put it this way . You can't stop technology and it waits for nobody , Luddites
/s , a geothermal proponent in Puna, Hawai'i • and his ohana
http://www.punageothermalventure.com/ <- in my back yard
Canadians squall about Vermont wind energy project
By WILSON RING Associated Press The Associated Press
Thursday, May 17, 2012 2:45 PM EDT
. . New green jobs too , Mainers √ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_Maine
Paul , 12.05.17 12:32
Paul , 12.05.17 12:32 PM
ƒunny? Talk with your U S Senators This is funny --> http://www.twincitytimes.com
Aloha from an AMTRAK® select passenger in Hawai'i • b t w - We have an interstate hiway here, also , the H1 and are building a new US$2.9B railroad in Honolulu http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honolulu_High-Capacity_Transit_Corridor_Pro...
Someone ( or both of them ) missed the boat a long - l o n g - time ago • B I W ¿ It's okay . We are just on different planes
Our plane left > 8 hours ago :)
Freeport, Brunswick train platforms debut for Amtrak Downeaster
Nice √ May 17th
Don't worry . Someone will most assuredly complain
http://www.nationaltrainday.com The - r e s t - of us enjoyed a wonderful National Train Day last weekend. /s Steve and ohana
. . Nice Linda , 14:20 HST
. . Nice Linda , 14:20 HST •
Your karma just ran over their dogma
/s , Steve :)
Dozens protest DHHS cuts in Augusta as Maine Senate deliberates
Lawmakers ? 12.05.15 14:14
Ignor at your own peril . Ignorance is not bliss in this case . They are - y o u r - 99 % http://occupybangor.org/ and probably vote √
On a larger scale , The US has ≠ 15 million vacant houses and > 1.5 million homeless ( Human Rights Now )
If you don't get it , you certainly don't get it •
/s Steve :)
Husband, wife among Windsor bog death victims
ed., 12.05.15 11 am - ish
It's a shame . Our hearts go out to to these thrill seekers
Don't forget the dog in the bog , too
/s , Steve
All Tuesday 11 am ish hst
All Tuesday 11 am ish hst •
Dateline Florida : PORT ST. JOHN, Fla. (AP) — A Florida mother who fatally shot her four children before killing herself Tuesday called three of the kids who had sought help from a neighbor back to the house before firing the fatal shots, authorities said.. ..
Not good • Guns kill people . Repeal the 2nd amendment . Support to right to arm bears Alo'ha from Pahoa u s a , the Steve Dosh family
Leonard Pitts: After paying 'debt to society,' then what?
Leo , 21:21 hst Monday
. ." . ..where good-paying, low-skill jobs are going away, . ." They have gone no where . They are here . These guys and girls steal , cheat , lie , kill , produce , sell and consume drugs and become less than model citizins because those jobs are below them , or so they think . Pride goeth before a fall , orat least it should
You premises are usually wrong , Leo
The thoughtful letters to the editor in this paper , the L S J ®, exhibit more insight and foresight than your shallow columns and opinions . So you visited a prison . We have no moral obligation to hire recidivists and convicted felons . Can't do the time don't do the crime . We don't want convicted sexual offenders working in our public schools or playgrounds , either , yet it happens . http://sor.informe.org/cgi-bin/sor/step1.pl
Please stay in Flori-duh Leo , with your concealed handguns and where people shoot other humans who are simply on their way to the 7-11 for a candy bar and a soda in Sanford . /s Steve
Austin Bay: China’s dilemma: Transition or destruction?
Austin , 21:12 Monday
China’s dilemma is communism . It has never worked anywhere for any length of time . People are greedy by nature
A corollary dilemma is their entrenched gerintocracies ( kinda' like North Korea )
Having no recent history ( ever ) of democracy China and No. Korea will , ( like Russia ), experience problems with a cleptocracy when they transition to something different and more open . After all , God gave mankind two hands to grab with , so grab all you can
Self destruction and immolation ? We rather doubt it
World power ? Domination ? Naah
They've had 747s since 1 9 6 9 and still can't build one
h t h /s Steve
l o l Tony ! 9 pm hst
l o l Tony ! 9 pm hst monday
"I'm going to learn to knit. " ƒunny •
http://www.despair.com/ag24x30prin.html And all pain is not gain √
( Not meant as an endorsement or advertisement , just a joke , LSJ ® )
Priming the pump is an old economic trick and it really works . How do you think F D R got US out of the Great Depression ?
For every one US$Dollar spent on , let's say , improving roads and rusty , decrepit bridges in Maine , the multiplier effect is something like 7 times . One dollar = seven dollars' effect in Maine . That's microeconomics 101 . When people are working the economic pie - e x p a n d s - and there are bigger slices for all , everywhere . When they aren't working it isn't expanding . Economics is not a zero sum game and never has been
Yet always remember , Tony, it's not my fault , it's not your fault , it's asphalt :)
/s Steve
Zack 20:50 hst Monday by
Zack 20:50 hst Monday
by David Azerrad/The Heritage Foundation , i . e ., Republicans in absoluion √
You forgot , " A rising tide lifts all boats ."
We all know ( you and i do , anyway ) that David Stockman ( R ) IL & CBO Chief renounced all his economic theories that propelled Reaganomics on in to voodoo economics under the 1st Bush http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Stockman
He was so embaraased by his stupidity and came out and said so . Still does . Facts are facts . The last balanced U S Federal budget was under President Clinton . Facts are facts
Those who forget his story are doomed to repeat it
Vote Democrat for a change Republicans
You'll feel better for it and the country will appreciate your intelligent choices
/s Steve
Cutting money for prevention disastrous idea
Rex , Monday HST 20:35
You hit that nail on the head √ Prevention is always the best cure
/s Steve
p.s., i gotta' add though , laughter is the best medicine . .except , ( of course ) , for real medicine :)
A. Fournier: Put blame where it belongs
Alfreda 20:20 Monday hst •
'ey. i used to work at Maine Cycle Salvage on Canal St. in Loystone [ sic. ] . Certainly you remember that place . Best place fo Moto Guzzi ® parts in the region √
Can you also remember that old Midas ® commercial on radio and TV that went , " FIX YOUR MUFFLER ! "
Nobody's targeting anyone . It's enough to wake up the dead at times
Alo'ha from Pahoa , in a " no helmet law , " state ( HI ) . Personally i believe in the worthiness and utility of brain buckets . Why would they require 'em if they didn't work ? They've worked for me many times . .. /s Steve :)
Mark , 20:20 hst Monday Oh
Mark , 20:20 hst Monday
Oh okay √ Cellar dwellers ? Or cavemen ¿ Kinda' like 'shrooms : keep 'em in the dark and feed 'em crap ? Best of luck with that one ( shakes head )
We'll be the first to admit the " That government is best that governs least, " but it was Tom Jefferson ( the first American Democrat ) and not Al Hamilton ( Federalist ) who stated it . Thoreau and Emerson were of similar ilk to Tom although Tom was from Virginia
The closest you guys get is , “It is an old saying that that government is best that governs least. In a truer and more practical sense, modern social thinkers regard that government as best that best protects the lives, the property, and the liberty of its citizens and best guarantees them equal rights, privileges, and opportunities before the law.”
James W. Good (1866-1929)
Republican Congressman from Iowa
Speech to the Wisconsin State Bar Association, 1921
Ya' know , if ME is so bad go to Waco , TX :)
h t h /s, Steve
Ron , Ayuh √ ". .. the
Ron ,
Ayuh √ ". .. the Goober-nator ?" l o l - We know ƒunny and . .. that's ƒunny :)
If your Goobernator was drowning in Casco Bay would you , a ) continue reading this fine newspape or , b ) go get lunch ?
R I P Goober ( he died just the other day ) and Gomer ( Jim Nabors ) still lives here in Hawa'i
S e r i o u s l y !
/s, Steve
E. Field: Meaning of corruption
Ellen,
Thanks
Steve Dosh
State budget skips the cost of tax breaks
Ed. Sunday 15:15 hst
Glad you caught that √ You know what , Republicans ?
" You can fool some of the people some of the time , all the people some of the time , but you can't fool all the people all the time ." You can quote us on that •
They're called earmarks on the Federal level . Who's the tallest hog at the trough now ? http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/ Lotta' finger pointing going on , huh ? Alo'ha from here /s Steve ∞
Romney urges grads to honor family commitments
All , Happy Mothers' Day 2 0 1 2 , 15:15 here •
Funny he didn't talk at B Y U in Logan , Utah or at any local stake center or temple
We've got nothing against the Church of the Latter Day Saints ( L D S ) . Salt of the Earth . They are preaching the gospel of the good Lord these days . They do and they will
The important thing is to have something hang your hat on ; a belief
Gov. Romney reminds us of most any Massachusetts politician to come down the Mass. 'pike in recent years , except that his dad was a politician from Michigan . Political dynasties . Bush , Gore , Romneys , Clintons , Kings , you name it
You say you want to mix religion and politics ?
That's what's happening in - a l l - the Muslim countries right in the name of Arab springs
Quick : Name a Muslim democracy , Muslim brothers and sisters ?
There is one
A: Turkey . Israel is a Jewish state
We all worship the same one God , O'j'A'll'ah , En'sh'All'ah , or Yaweh , call him what you mayv, God willing
/s, Steve Dosh , Hawai'i u s a Ω
Three men stabbed in fight in Lewiston
. .Boys , Mothers' Day 14:52 hst •
That'll make for a Happy Mothers' Day weekend , huh ? Loystone
" Mom ? Come bail me out please . "
The L \ A greater metropolitain area used to be towns of shoes and boots , now it's just boos and shoots
Sounded like a drunken brawl or melee to us . " . . ..report a fight involving between 15 and 20 people in the area around 119 Howe St. "
You are never as think as you drunk you are , guys and girls •
Cinco de Mayo was - l a s t - weekend
Good work , policemen and women . /s Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i :)
'Find another way to dream it': 387 graduate from UMF
All , Mother's Day 14:37 HST •
Conga-rats you guys and girls . Good work √
Hold on to those dreams . They are fine . No body can take them ( or your degrees ) away from you . Press on . Everyone is proud of you . It represents a lot of hard work Alo'ha from Pahoa /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana RPCV Micro' 78 http://www.peacecorps.gov Returned Peace Corps Volunteer . ..
Lawyers: No Auburn vote recount without 100 voter signatures
Thanks Bonnie , Mothers' Day still. .here 14:24 Hope yours' was a happy one
.We voted with our feet a long time ago Doug and if you have to ask . . .Tell ya's what . Go vote in Wisconsin . They are recalling their Republican Governor - right now - Andrew ? Post a picture. It's E Z to do . Obama is ohana & Aloha from Pahoa hi u s a 96778 /s, Steve and family . ...widower :)
Infant boy dies after assault by father, police say
all Tuesday 15:15 hst •
It breaks our hearts to read things like this . His biological father ? Was he on drugs or something ? We are not looking for an excuse. .just an explanation , Hon . Judge and jury of his peers
Thank goodness we have competant police , fire , EMS , judges and the rule of law in these U S of A . Imagine what anarchy must be like ( France ? ) It's not a paradise , that's for sure , libertarians . There are a lot of truths that have nothing to do with good or bad . Never let the good be the enemy of the truth . Just look what's going in Europe right now . It's d i c e y there in Greece, Italy , Spain , and elsewhere
Supreme rationalism ? Objectivism ? Ayn Rand ? Übermench ? Atlas Shrugged . The Fountainhead . We read them , too . Naah t y v m
The fundamental fact of our nuclear age is that if you put 24 lbs of plutonium together anywhere in the known universe it will blow up . The terrorists know this , too . It's factual and not good
How about that father and son tag team in TX who started to shoot police with AK-47s. They got their's now didn't they ? Waco , i think it was
It's a weird , wild , wired , world • /s , Steve :)
Wolf hybrid sanctuary infested with fleas, animal control . .
Holy Macanoly Heather, 3 pm hst • Tuesday
Why ? This is clearly against the law - a felony - and the perps wil be prosecuted to the full extent of it http://www.aspca.org That's what your animal control officers of the law and judges do for us and for them , the animals . Wolf hybrids ? Gawd ... Coy dogs next ?
i hate it here in Hawai'i when we see big , furry dogs cooped up in cars , too .
People are dumb , lazy , inconsiderate and stupid many times . In fact , we are feeding a stray cat this very moment in time ( right now ) , my 1 3 year old son and i . Don't buy cute rabbits for Easter , either , unless you plan to take care of them or eat them later on /s Steve and Drew , Hawai'i
Bob 14:45 Tuesday . . This
Bob 14:45 Tuesday
. . This will probably be tagged . .yet . .what you are really saying is that opinions are like a**holes . Everyone's got one and her's stinks ?
Okay , i'll try and redeem myself forthwith , Ms. LSJ ® Internet Cop ( we l o v e you ) . You do a great job . You do •
Politicians are a bit like diapers and need to be changed every so often. ..and for the same reason
It's only a joke
Just jokes
Nothing personal Alice /s Steve :)
Hmm. .Alice ? 14:40
Hmm. .Alice ? 14:40 Tuesday
King will not protect Maine from what ? The Canadians ? Sea urchins ? Windmills ? L N G ? Casinos ?
. . Just asking . .Alo'ha from Pahoa HI u s a /s Steve :)
https://www.facebook.com/#!/MainersUnited and as long as we are posted R a n D o m political type ME uniform resource locators ( URLs ) Gotta' Love that VP Joe Biden , huh ? That's takes †rue cajones √
Claire, 14:30 HST Tuesday .
Claire, 14:30 HST Tuesday
. . † y v m . Forgot that one . Mobocracy √
Maine surely puts the ' mock ' in democracy these days . Y'all ( not - you specifically - ) should take a page from the Wisconsin playbook where they are in the process of kicking out their republican Governor . .t o d a y . h t h ∞ /s Steve
Mexican dog finds home in Lisbon Falls
. .Aww. ., 2 pm hst
Nice human interest story , Andie
Hopefully a Portuguese water dog will find a home in Mexico ( ME ) next http://www.aspca.org /s, Steve
Maine men behaving badly, believe it or not
Hmm. ., 2 pm hst • Rex ,
. .Bob Marley •
He's from Maine , right ?
. ...or is he Jar-ican ¿
http://www.bmarley.com/ <- not necessarily an endorsement
Alo'ha from Pahoa , /s, Steve
Convention left bitter aftertaste for 6 candidates
Hmm. .18:30 hst Monday
""Democracy is messy. It's better than coronations," Bennett said in reference to King ."
One might have said that if you don't like the heat , stay out of the kitchen
Democracy is expensive but it sure beats plutocracies , despotism , fascism , petty tyrants , gerintocracies , oligarcies , monarchies , and tin pot despots ( to paraphrase Winnie Churchill , who's mom was American , much like our sitting President :) h t h Ω /s Steve
Convention left bitter aftertaste for 6 candidates
Hmm. .18:30 hst Monday
""Democracy is messy. It's better than coronations," Bennett said in reference to King ."
One might have said that if you don't like the heat , stay out of the kitchen
Democracy is expensive but it sure beats plutocracies , despotism , fascism , petty tyrants , gerintocracies , oligarcies , monarchies , and tin pot despots ( to paraphrase Winnie Churchill , who's mom was American , much like our sitting President :) h t h Ω /s Steve
Ron Paul sweeps 'bizarre' Maine GOP convention
all, 6:06 pm Monday hst
How dificult can it be to post your picture , guys ?
Stig - i gotta' facebook ® friend in Paris , Europe right now and i am trying to get that perspective . He's American and quite astute . Italy is blowing up . They killed some nuclear physicist yesterday . [ i wonder if he was with Cern . .the inventors of the internet http://www.cern.org ]
An old Chinese curse , " May you live in interesting times. " /s, Steve
Maine community colleges to graduate record number
Nice √
. .They can't take that away from you :)
/s, Dr. Dosh
Ron Paul sweeps 'bizarre' Maine GOP convention
all , 12.05.06 7 pm hst •
" We came here to see democracy in action. We are floored by what happened, absolutely floored to see the cheating," said Elizabeth Shardlow of Auburn. . . .".. . robbed the six candidates for a U.S. Senate nomination for Sen. Olympia Snowe's seat of a chance to address delegates from the podium." "They have so phenomenally screwed this up that they will go to Tampa and not be seated," Cragin said . [ n.b., " They " ]
Hmmm , kinda' like a market place in any given Middle eastern country ( i. e., a bazaar ) ? Democracy inaction ?
Many have often thought of the Maine G O P in this regard
Way too much heat and not nearly enough light . h t h /s, Steve Ω
Snowe addresses Maine Republican convention
All Sunday night 18:40 hst •
The floor recognized the chair
"She's really done the best she can with what's she had to work with in Washington, which is not much." Wow . Cynics √
It's a government of the people by the people and for the people and the avg I Q of the people is 100 , by definition . Try harder to understand us , Hon Gov. http://occupybangor.org/ We are only the 99% , /s, Steve
Paul forces make mark at Maine GOP convention
all 11 am ish Sunday
\/ote for my dad ? Naahh
White Elephant √
https://sites.google.com/site/thestevedoshpage/
<3
Few L-A families take advantage of health services at schools
all , 12.05.04 10:20 am iish
. .You might be surpirsed how many of these kids parent , aunts and uncles are doctors and nurses , especially those from the Sudan and Somalia
Just ask them √ alt : Ask their parents • They all speak English , God willing , EshAllah , and O 'ja 'la <3 / s Steve ( having served in Africa ) http://www.korashriners.org/
Scottish band will kick off concert series in Phillips
all ƒlyday 10:11 am ish
Ahhh. .men in skirts √
The Phillips from Maine ( Dean and his dad ) are good friends of our's . He , the sas , used to be the Dean of a certain private school chain in NH and then MA . He did ! ( not G DA )
See you at Woods Pond again this summer guys . .Dean turns what ? 42 already ? We were just reading The Sprite again yesterday. Good book & Alo'ha from Pahoa , Steve and Drew https://sites.google.com/site/thestevedoshpage/
Aloha from Hilo , home of
Aloha from Hilo , home of Namasté 10 am i s h ƒlyday
http://www.hiloliving.com/HiloZoo.html
. .the o t h e r white male Bagaladeshi tiger •
m e o w :)
Drug crisis may require tough choices
Rex 7:11 pm hst • Thursday hst •
It's a horrible epidemic - a scourge . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxycodone
Here in Hawai'i it's ice ( crystal meth ) and they all - d e s t r o y - families and communities , much like alcohol or other addictive personaility behavior pattern disorders including nicotene and caffeine http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methamphetamine No , these drugs are not contagious although the predisposition towards addictions may be inherited and they are preventable
Prevention is the best cure . If you don't talk to your kids about these drugs someone else most certainly will
Missouri ( of all places ) shares these problems with our respective states . Washington state ( as you have noted ) also . There are no quick or E Z solutions . We have instituted a " Not Even Once " ( as in , " We have not used these drugs even one time " ) campaign here in Hawai'i . Time will tell if it has a positive effect . Best of luck . /s, Steve and family . ...
P. Schwarz: Welcome the flights
Peter et.al., 18:40 Thursday
Yes. .Overflights on their way to training over the Atlantic Ocean .
alt site ? Lake Champlain h t h Ω /s Steve
. .ps . . There's an implicit irony here, too . Are you for or against the noisy windmills being put up all over Maine ?
New breed of Maine farmers say survival depends on optimism
Ladies and germs , 12.05.03 11:11 am hst •
Yes √ It does
http://farmworkersforum.wordpress.com/2011/11/08/land-olakes-subsidiary-...
h t h Ω /s Steve
Maine and NH troopers rescue man from bridge
11 am hst • Thursday
" Police Save Man From Himself , " once again . Attempted suicide is against the law in all 50 of these very United States
. .You guys all know me by now
Every time i see some one working in a cherry picker i can't help but yell up to them , " Don't j u m p ! " Alo'ha from Pahoa /s, Steve :)
Pro Football: Seau dead in apparent suicide
. .. R I P Hawai'ian . . . ); >*
/s, the Dosh ohana
Lively Maine GOP convention expected this weekend
David ? 12.05.03 11 am ish
You must be kidding . We all tend to believe listening to the corn or grass grow would be much more lively . Someone call 9.11 q u i c k . i think i am having my heart attack - ack - ack . . .( it's only a joke Mainers . I am fine :)
h t h /s, Steve , Democrat in Hawai'i •
Query: Ever bought an appliance you truly regretted?
Mark ? 12.05.03 11 am-ish
Yes √
. .You and the shopping siren ( and the bag lady ) need to spend much more time at garbage er. .g a r a g e and rubbush ( rummage :) sales shopping
S e r i o u s l y . There you'll you find your juicers , electric knives , food processors , electric can openrs , hamburger presses , blenders ,mixers , TV's foot massagers , macramé pot holders and the like . h t h Ω /s Steve and ohana
Coyote hears turkey call, bites Down East hunter on arm
Tom , Tuesday 11:11 am ish hst •
. .† y v m
Finally !
The headline we have been waiting all these years to read ,
" Man Bites Dog "
What's next ?
" Calais Woman Dies in Japanese Nuclear Holocaust ? " ( just a joke :)
We support the right to arm bears √ Alo'ha from HI , too /s, Steve
" A Maine Guide for eight years, Robinson said he’ll be turkey hunting again soon .
" Who's the turkey now ?
Views from our online audience: Work for women, health care, fly
ed., Tuesday 11:11 am i s h hst •
l o l " McDreamy & wiifey ! " Doen't she look a lot like Senator Kennedy 's first wifey ? Which Senator.? Take your pick • We like that one , though :)
We we used to call our place of employment ( http://www.wtc.com ) the Ronnie Mc Reagan bldg. in DC . We r e a l l y did !
As for Mormoms [ sic. ] from Utah , MA & MI ? Pod ppl . A-yuh . Morton Thiokol ® ( the makers of the space shuttle boosters that b l e w up in 1 9 8 6 ) are from there . Pod People √ Salt of the Earth those L D S ers
'ey just between us , okay ? What do they do for fun ? They don't drink , smoke , gamble , drink tea or coffee , etc.( a lot do drugs )
Okay let's call them Puritans instead . Deal ¿ Deal √
† y vm /s, Dr. Dosh
b t w - Dateline ≠ today . Newt just realized he lost !
Good work again , Stig :)
Teen charged with baseball bat attack in Norway
ed. 12.05.02 111 am i sh
Bats . They live in caves. correct ? Like mushrooms ? Keep 'em in the dark and feed them . uh . .c*&^% ? At eighteen you are charged as as adult •
Violence is social norm in the Great State of Maine , Tony
Careful
Alo'ha fom Pahoa , Steve
Obama in Afghanistan: 'Our goal is to destroy al-Qaida'
all , day after may - lei day here 11 am ish
. .And we can can hear the Republicans murmer, " We've seen Afghanistan on the map . It's purple . Osama Bin Forgotten ? How do you spell Taliban , Mr. Potato Head ? " ( with fond reference to certain Pat Sajack look-a-like former VP :)
Boy , that joke went over like Dick Cheney after a double Big Mac ® breakfast sandwich meal , huh ¿
Hey Martha Stewart ?
Stripes in again this year ?
Alo'ha from Pahoa HI usa 96778 /s, Steve and ohana
Miitsie ? 12.05.02 10:30 am
Miitsie ? 12.05.02 10:30 am - ish
Who should he use, dipstick ¿ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-17916903# <-- b t w - they are hiring more female secret service agents , in Hebron , England √ Has your wifey ever held a paying job ?
l o l /s, Steve , Hawai'i
Claire ? Please don't confuse them with facts <3
re:buttal •
Bob Day after Mayday , leu day here in Hawai'i * 10:30 am-ish
You stand where you sit
Alo'ha from Pahoa /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana
We support Obamacare b t w - It takes effect in 2 0 1 4
http://www.whitehouse.gov/healthreform
Auburn Police Department launches online reporting
all , Mayday 2012 2 pm
http://sor.informe.org/cgi-bin/sor/step1.pl
Lewiston next , Mayor Macdonald ?
http://www.twincitytimes.com <- not an endorsement
/s, Steve Dosh and family :)
Windham man sentenced to 32 years in prison for sex assault . ..
Judy , May Day 2 pm hst •
Thnaks for that notice
Evan ? Sounds like they may possibly let him out on parole or probation
http://sor.informe.org/cgi-bin/sor/step1.pl <- Look up your Maine neighbors here ( posted as a community service ) . It's not just guys
Once a felon always a felon in our book √ Easy to forgive , difficult to forget
/s, Steve Dosh , widower and father of four
Life steadily improving for seniors in U.S.
Rex , May Day ≠ 2 pm hst •
Thanks for the highly informative editorial
Things are getting better and better for everyone most everywhere ( except the Sudan )
We - all - have a standard of living that was unheard of only 7 0 years ago . At the same time , ( and to quote the Hon . Sen. Edward Kennedy , R I P ) , " We have the highest standard of low life in the world ."
The rest of the world ( Africa specifically ) is trying to subsist on a dolllar a day . Seriously b t w - Dollar comes from the Spanish and Portuguese meaning pain ( dolar )
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._states_by_life_expectancy
Not only that , but outhouses are still legal in our respective States , ladies and germs :) Alo'ha from Pahoa /s, Steve
Recognize this band?
Hmmm. .12.04.29 4:30 pm hst •
. .That's Genesis from Bates College at " the puddle " ca. 1 9 7 6 :)
Not Phil Collins or Peter Gabriel's Genesis . .
/s, Steve Dosh '78
Rich Lowry: The end of China envy?
Rich , 4:30 Monday hst •
Nobody envys communist china , not even the communist Chinese
Name their currency . ..
h t h ∞ /s Steve
Number of US newborns with drug withdrawal triples
all, 12.04.30 4:20 hst •
. Crack babies ? umm. .you should see the C A T scans or magnetic resource imaging ( M R I ) of the brains . On second thought, no . Don't drink or smoke either , ladies , esp. when pregnant /s Dr. Dosh
Accepting a higher good in overflights
Rex 4:20 Monday HST •
. .Perhaps they could go train over the ocean . . ?
alt; Lake Champlain • h t h ∞ /s, Steve
. . Nope √
. . Nope √
Dick ? 14:41 Sat. hst
Dick ?
14:41 Sat. hst •
Begin to post a picture :)
it's E Z to do •
/s, Steve
Paul, Saturday 14:30 hst •
Paul, Saturday 14:30 hst •
You maintain a firm grasp on the obvious . Is your State A G a Democrat or a Republican ? (i .e., The Maine State Attorney General and his staff ) The problem with - a t t a c k i n g - your own staff is that there are usually many more of them than you , whomever you think you might be , eventually
Auburn has free lunch for the kids at school ? Free laptops , too ? Good move √
h t h Ω Steve http:/ww.despair.com toungue firmly planted in cheek *<;Q~
LePage stirs ruckus after calling state workers ‘corrupt’
Eric, 12.04.28 14:14 hst •
Whelp , we had the teflon President already
. . l o l . .what's the expression ?
" The stuƒƒ flows downhill . "
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6110/6284163159_6bc182fe2d_z.jpg /s, Steve
Restaurant owner pleads not guilty to charges he hired illegal i
all 11:11 am ish friday
Tabanaq Jaque ! http://www.dumblaws.com/laws/united-states/arizona & http://www.dumblaws.com/laws/united-states/alabama Raise your hand if your relative were - not - immigrants • .Only in Me ? Naah . enjoy a good weekend e v e r y o n e no matter where y'all are from /s, Steve
View from elsewhere: Fixing Social Security is simple but not ea
all 11:11 hs† ≠ ƒlyday
View from elsewhere: Fixing Social Security is simple but not easy ?
You presumption is wrong . It ain't b r o k e n :) aloha from pahoa HI http://www.guthrietheater.org/ <3
We're just busting with good news
. .. all 11 am ish ƒlyday hst • 12.04.27
Yes, Viginia, there is a ƒree lunch :) ƒree Macs® , too . Just say " No " to grren slime . .. the good news continues . . . @ http://occupybangor.org/ for us, the 99% /s, Steve et.al. not in TX
. . Welcome Post a picture
. . Welcome
Post a picture Dick :) It's E Z to do
I'm with you . Ted can say what he wants to . No one listens to him anymore anyway •
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-17849170#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns...
^^ U S Marine fired Over Commander in Chief Remark ^^
.. /s, Steve
Guns, rock stars and jet fighters over Maine
Ed., 12.04.25 3 pm here in Hawai'i •
Ted Nugent ? rotƒlmao . That guy is not a has been . He is a never was . He suffers from Cat Scratch Fever that causes him to clutch guns t i g h t l y they'ya in TX :) b t w - the F-35 is almost s i l e n t Luddites . It's a stealth fighter . You'll probably be able to hear the new wind turbines over them ;) h t h Ω /s, Steve
Romney sweeps: ‘A better America begins tonight,’ Republican say
all , Weds 10:30 am - ish
“We still have too many folks in the middle class that [ who ] are searching for that security that started slipping away years before [ Bush - Cheney ] the recession hit.”
You fool no one , Mitsie • /s Steve
Body of man missing after Chickenfest found
Hmmm , Weds. 12.04.25 10:25 am
Too young to die . . a tradgedy
Please pray for the family anf other survivors
/s, Steve
LA Film Fest totals economic impact as it prepares for 2013
all , 10:20 am hst • Weds Hump Day 12.04.25 Ya' gotta' have arts <3
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=flnhj8dab&v=001UQ183h... <- Whoa . We thought this was simply an ad for the Olin Arts Center @ Bates , a non - profit organization , /s, Steve , Bates '78 LAFF lives •
Penny ? 6 pm • Tuesday in
Penny ? 6 pm • Tuesday in Hawai'i , still
Umm , no . Correct us if we are wrong , but , if you put ≠ 24 lbs of Thorium together ( about the size of a soccer ball :) anywhere in the known universe it - will - explode . This is critical mass , by definition √ It's also sometimes called a dirty bomb . It's what rational people fear that the terrorists will bring to the subway system of N Y C . Heck , even a morsel of radioactive Thorium in a air conditioning system of a major skyscraper would kill many
We'll stick with the wind power t y v m and the turbine cowboys and girls from the Weather Channel ®
http://www.punageothermalventure.com/ <- in my back yard , quite literally & Alo'ha from Pahoa , /s Dr. Dosh and ohana
Old radar station to become energy park near Moscow, Maine
Nice √ 12.04.24 17:40 HST •
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_Maine
. The internet was the greatest fallout of the Cold War :)
A bomb proof communications system ? Sure √ Why not . .
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_War_%28TV_series%29
h t h Ω /s, Steve
. .Yes , Stig :)
. .Yes , Stig :)
http://www.pnhp.org/news/articles-of-interest
/s, Steve
Fed program pits conflicting economic ideas
Rex , 12.04.23 17:15 ≠ Tuesday
. .I'm all for it , too , especially if the equipment is made somewhere here in North America including Mexico and la Canada
China's just about ready to institute ' Buy China ' laws when it comes to their government vehicle purchases , much as the United States has " Buy America " provisions when it comes to US Federal heavy equipment purchases
Yeah, we do . i used to give away Caterpillers ® and Fords ® for a living ( forn aid :)
A lot of this medical equipment one can purchase from Dr. Leonard's or Heartland America catalogs . Serious . Drugs are different and our F D A is much more stringent than Europe , Canada or Africa
It's the G E ® M R I stuff that is a major export revenue generator ( competing with Siemens ® , Europe , and Airbus Industries ® ) . Our other major exports are GE ® jet turbnes ( Boeing ® ) , food , and now iPads ® . Lethal arms , too
It'll be a while before capitalism catches on in communist China . Bejing olympics 2 0 0 8 was a good start . China will experience their " Muslim Spring " though, sooner or later . It's inevitable . They are the 99% in a lot of important , indescribably ways http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/
When countries are economically interdependant on one another they are less likely to go to war with each other . Macro economics 1 0 1
h t h Ω /s, Steve
Man missing after attending Chickenfest in Howland
all 12.04.23 5 pm hst • Tuesday
umm.. .whelp . .what next ? " Man Bites Dog? "
" Morton, who after leaving the party scene got into a crash with a moose that sent him to the hospital with a concussion, charged at least one person with underage drinking, Fiske said. "
He probably went to the burning man to cook some phish [ sic ] over a fire √
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burning_Man
Good luck with this one /s, Steve and family , ages 31 , 26 , 22 & 12
. Paul , 5:05 pm hst • •
. Paul , 5:05 pm hst •
• A; We are √
\/ote :)
It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried. Sir Winston Churchill , who was a lot like our current President . His mom was American , too , birthers , but his dad was an alien citizen
. h t h ∞ /s, Steve
. .umm whelp . .lol.
. .umm whelp . .lol. .12.04.23 5 pm hst •
The last balanced US federal budget was under President Clinton . Vote for the Democrats . It was Bush - Cheney ( two greedy old & dumb oil men ) who got us in to this mess . Enron ® , BS - Bear Stearns bailout , Wall St.'s Bernie made off with billions, too
http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/
The Euro is tanking right now . When America sneezes the rest of the world catches a cold . That's macroeconomics 1 0 1 √ Apple® just posted an eleven BillonUS$ profit for the 1 st quarter of 2012 . That's just a first quarter profit US$11B ! It's the most valuable company in the world if you count capitalizaiotn costs
If the communist Chinese ( Wal-Mart ® ) want to hold greenbacks , let them . We'll just print more
They have had 747's since 1 9 6 9. . and still can't build one . Have they ever invented anything besides the Great Wall and fireworks ? A; No . It's a centrally planned communist gerintocracy
Quiz : Can you name the official Chinese currency ? In fact , there have two - but - no body wants them , not even Chinese . They're communist , ( remember the Russian Ruble ? ) , like North Korea , Cuba and Yemen . Hugo Chavez's socialist country Venezuela ( and Castor's Cuba ) use the dollar as their semi - official currencies . So does Panama . They call it the ' Colon ' [ Columbus ] down there
The Federal Government wil not fall apart , Jon . We have suffered through much worse ..
." pledges to bankrupt the Federal Government ? " Show us , Jon . We're birthers . Show us those pledges :D
Buffetts a good guy , b t w , /s, Dr. Dosh
Social Security, Medicare drying up; no fix in sight
Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar and Stephen Ohelmacher/Associated Press ?
. .You guys are simply alarmist and plain wrong . Are you Republicans ? Lemme' guess . You are in Flori-duh , too . First off, the Affordable Health Care plan has not even gone in to effect yet ( ref : Medicare ® ) . Secondly , do you think 65 million seniors would stand for or be hoodwinked by your shallow analysis ? Of course not • Do better research next time . It's easy to do . Start here http://www.aarp.org/work/social-security/info-11-2011/5-social-security-... and end here http://www.aarp.org/health/health-care-reform/health_reform_factsheets/
h t h Ω /s, Steve , an old guy who has been around the block once or twice 4:40 pm hst • Tuesday
Teenage girls pinned after car rolls over in Oxford
all 12.04.20 19:11 hst •
God help us all
Too much news about young people being killed or injured this spring .
".. their injuries did not appear to be life-threatening.. " Phew . .
The major cause of death in these very U S of A for 16 year olds remains , ( you guessed it ) , car accidents . ∞ /s, Steve
Michaud seeks answers to L-A veterans' questions
all 12.04.20 19:00 hst •
That's a thoughtful letter he wrote . Seems like St Mary's or C M C C could fill the void somehow too , huh ? http://vhv-vetshelpingvets.com/ h t h Ω Steve
LAFF, trash and research on animals
Ed. 4/20 Hitler's Birthday
. N i c e √ #404 : " Lemon-fresh scent can induce erections in monkeys (University of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, Merck Research Laboratories and Northeastern University) " Merck's a drug company , correct ¿ Holy Macanoly :)
Thanks for the http://www.la-mag.com/ mention . Sure beats the Twincity Times ® L A F F must have been gggGGreat ! 1 8 venues ? W o 0 O º o w
At Bates this time of year we'd have a film festival over to Pettigrew Hall . We lived in Page Hall ( a hop , skip , and a jump way ) so we'd just drag the couch over and plop down right in the front row in front of everybody with our own popcorn and beer . Ton's 'o ƒun . The drinking age was 1 8 back when . ... What were they showing ? Well ( and this'll date me ) . i think we watched One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest starring Jack Nicholson , Dani DeVito , Chris Lloyd , Nurse Ratchet and the Chief . It was a movie about Togus Maine's V A hospital ( at the time ) Kudos , /s, Steve
Police: Students were playing ‘leapfrog’ just before fatal crash
Nok-Noi Ricker, Bangor Daily News 12.04.20 13:50
Oh no . This is a crying shame and a †rue disaster
Our hearts go out to all the victims , families and survivors . There is nothing we really can do to ease your sorrow . . . ...)-; >*
Clark was such a handsome young man , too , and waaay too young to die . ...
/s, The Dosh ohana , Hawai'i <3
Tomaselli says he wanted to divert attention from his conviction
ed. 12.04.20 13:40
. . Nice investigative journalism and full disclosure coverage , Chris
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_North Once a felon - a l w a y s - a felon in my book
Outta' sight outta' mind
Put him somewhere the sun never shines , Judge ( Seattle , Washington :) Tomaselli is a nothing but a crook . The opinions expressed in this column reflect the views of the ownership and the editorial board .
/s, Steve Dosh , registered voter and non - felon , Hawai'i •
Behind bars and beyond conscience
ed. 12.04.20 13:35
. . Nice investigative journalism and full disclosure coverage , Ms. Meyer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_North Once a felon - a l w a y s - a felon in my book
Outta' sight outta' mind
Put him somewhere the sun never shines , Judge ( Seattle , Washington :) Tomaselli is a nothing but a crook . The opinions expressed in this column reflect the views of the ownership and the editorial board . Too bad Mike Wallace passed away . . .. .)-; >*
/s, Steve Dosh , registered voter and non - felon , Hawai'i •
Holocaust remembered in Lewiston
all 12.04.20 13:13 hst
. . One of the past Deans ( Dean of students ) from Bates survived the holcaust at Auschwitz . She did • http://www.ushmm.org/ h t h Ω
Brewer man jumps into Kenduskeag to aid fallen pedestrian
wow 04.20.12 13:13 hst •
Nice work Josie √ Walked away with two broken legs ? Can't beat that , King . All the elements present in this hero story , Andrew
Brewer kegger down fall survives :) /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana , Hawai'i
Frank 12:50 pm hst
Frank 12:50 pm hst Thursday
. ." . . fear of God ? " We Christians believe in a r e d e m p t i v e , reconciling , and non - v i n d i c t i v e God :)
That's what the New Testamwent is all about
Ya' know , God's coming back √ ( and boy is she pissed :)
/s, Steve
Anger over vetoes: Maine Democrats, Republicans clash on budget
all 12.04.19 1 pm hst ≠
Govt. inaction •
∞ h t h /s, Steve
Questions raised about proposed Sumner wind ordinance
Whelp 12.04.19 12:40 hst
o m g - global cimate change is real ? Sterile ponds and rivers in Maine from mid - west coal fired power plants & C02 ? http://climate.nasa.gov/ > 10,000 scientists must be wrong
We laud the supporters of these projects ; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_Maine They are saving the envoronment for our chidren's children . Namby pamby N I M B Yites . b t w - This is quite literally in our backyard http://www.punageothermalventure.com/ <-- financed by Ted Turner
h t h ∞ /s, Steve
Ann Romney emerging as husband's political weapon
all 12.04.19 noon hst •
" She looks like my first wife." l o l
In fact , i've only been married once ( i forget who said that quote )
One gets the impression that Mittsie made his money the old fashioned way . He inherited it . His wife has never had a job ?
Listen
We'll stack summa cum laude Princeton grad. Michelle Obama against - a n y - Republican wifey any day of the week ( e.g. , Laura Bush , Barbara Bush , you name her ) The Hon. former Sen. from NY Billery is a darn - f i n e - SECSTATE and her hubby would make a good ' first gentleman " some day http://www.letsmove.gov Alo'ha from Pahoa HI u s a 9 6 7 7 8 /s, Steve
Former Lewiston firefighter sentenced to 20 years of probation
all 12.04.18 10:20 hst
The wheels of Justice grind s l o w l y but ever so finely •
http://sor.informe.org/sor/ <- find your friends , relatives , and neighbors here
h t h Ω /s, Dr. Dosh
. .Thanks , Stig √ Obama is
. .Thanks , Stig √
Obama is ohana and alo'ha from Pahoa /s, Steve
Gender issue is King’s big problem
all , 12.04.26 6 pm hst •
" With a slate of strong female candidates competing in Senate races from Hawaii to Wisconsin . . . "
Whelp , we are more Democratic here than you guys and girls :) Some of us vote a straight Democratic ticket year after year . ..after year . . We trust the Republicans about as far as we can t h r o w them . No . Steve Case's ( A O L ) brother Ed Case ( R ) will not win here although he tries every four years . We still have our first Senator , Dan Inoye ( D )
Alo'ha from Pahoa , /s Steve Dosh in the 50th state celebrating 50 years of statehood http://goforbroke.org/cgm/default.asp
It will take courage to end child abuse
Keri 12.04.16 17:30 hst •
Nice column
Child and spousal abuse is a felony in all 5 0 of these very United States . It must be reported to trusted adults by victims . Local firemen and women , police , E M S , and even the local Y W C A and Y M C A are good places to file a written or verbal report . People who perform these heinous , lewd , lascivious and illegal acts - will - be found out and locked up . They will . Many are recidivists . Your communities have ' safe places ' where children can congregate safely . i know ours does
Often , our police force will offer registration ( with photographing and finger printing ) for children and their families in cases of kidnapping . This happens often in custody battles and children go missing and exploited . Wal-Mart ® posts pictures in your area of these reported cases
Become informed and treat all cases reported by children with utmost seriousness
They don't make this stuff up . http://www.korashriners.org/ h t h /s, Dr. Dosh and family , Hawai'i
Gender issue won't decide election
Rich 12.04.27 17:17
Tiene razon √
Yo creo que Latinas y Latinos van a decidir quien va a seguir como el Presidente
In fact, we heard our President speaking pretty good Spanish in Columbia the other day
/s, Steve Dosh
Voices of many diminished by money of a few
Rex, 12.04.16 5 pm
Good editorial √ The business of America has always been . .. business , thank goodness . You'll find Ted Turner's news services playing in the lobbys of every major hotel in the known universe , too
No one likes the new P A C law they passed two years ago . It simply opened the doors to our politicians being bought by sydicates from China and North Korea or Yemen and Syria
This upcoming Presidential election will be interesting
Everyone ( or just about everybody ) knows that the Republicans have more money that the Democrats and usually do , historically ( Wired ® magazine had a good graphic about this one recently ) . Whether Mitt has blown his wad yet no one knows . It had to have been the most expen$ive primary ever
A recent article stated that Gingrich's checks were bouncing all over Utah :)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-17680254#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns...
DC is a town of power , NYC : money . Never confuse the two
Alo'ha from Pahoa, /s Steve
Hundreds flock to marijuana expo in Augusta
Rog, 12.04.16 14:20 hst •
It'll be decriminalized sooner or later . In fact , in your state it practically is already . In other states , like here in Hawai'i , they are still pretty srtict with the pa'ka'lo'lo laws . In California one can purchase pot most anywhere at their clinics everywhere . President Nixon made it a class one felony narcotic way back when he was giving Elvis Presley his anti - narcotics badge and Elvis smuggled a pistol in to give to him personally
True facts
Back in ≠ 1 9 7 6 when i was VP of the student govt. at Bates College a peanut farmer came through town saying he was running for President - a n d - that he would legalize marijuana . Time will telll . Both Presidents Washington and Tom Jefferson grew it on their farms to make rope with
Alo'ha from Pa'ho'a /s, Dr. Dosh , former anti-narcotics officer in Guatemala for a certain unamed US agency - only shot at once :)
Personal stories about a deteriorating environment
ed. 12.04.16 14:00 hst
Nice √ Let's all hope for a good turnout for this slam poetry sesh ( session :)
/s, Dr. Dosh , Bates '78 http://www.wrbc.com 91.5 FM ( former DJ at this non profit , educational institution )
One killed in Biddeford train accident
all 12.04.16 2 pm hst ≠
Our sincerest condolences to the family of this individual . Stop , look & listen still holds certain caché
Sometimes it's people picking up metal for scrap and they don't hear or see a train backing up ( seriously ) Other times it's suicides , and often it's just thrill seekers or hobos or women [ hobos - whore boys - a term from the 1930s for homeless men who used to ride the rails to and from Bangor ]
People try to beat the train a lot here in the U . S . and there is a car \ train collision every 90 minutes somewhere in these very United States ( mostly freight trains ) . It takes two miles to stop a fully loaded 1 0 0 coal car train traveling at full speed out west
The Downeaster ® is an Amtrak® passenger train with a hitherto spotless record . The crews a v o i d these things at all costs . In fact , i have seen crews on the Lake Shore Limited stop to give leftover food to the homeless under bridges near Albany NY . They are on facebook ®
Amtrak ® is - w a y - okay in our book √
http://www.nationaltrainday.com/
Steve & Drew Dosh , Hawai'i
GOP leaves mark on Maine Legislature
EeEeEeee. 12.04.15 19:30 hst •
" Regulatory burdens for telecommunication providers were eased, " Failpoint • ? ." changes to MaineCare that will remove thousands from a social service system the governor says the state can't afford, " Umm. .Does n e one know where these people will go to ? A: The Emergency Room . The most expensive form of treatment . Prevention is - a l w a y s - cheaper than treatment . Always . Cut off your noses despite your faces next time why don't ja's ? "State workers will be allowed to store concealed weapons in their locked vehicles while at work. " Oh , okay . We'll go shoot Bambi - a f t e r - work and a couple of beers then , Virgil (a laughable ordinance ) . Y'all shoulda' gone the whole nine yards and - a l l o w e d - concealed weapons in , like Flori-duh . Nobody goes " postal " n e more n e way in this century and lastly ,
" Among them is a measure to lop the state's income tax rate in half over time to 4 percent, depending initially on surpluses. . . " and on credit , gambling revenues and the good faith and pocketbooks of the electorate just like the 8 miserable years under Bush - Cheney , B S bailouts ( Bear - Stearns ) , Enron ® , etc √ The last balanced federal budget was under Clinton .
GOP leaves stain on Maine Legislature fo' sho' √ b t w -
other http://www.dumblaws.com/laws/united-states/maine
City Laws in Maine , Augusta ,To stroll down the street playing a violin is against the law.
Alo'ha from the 50th State celebrating 50 years of Statehood /s, Dr. Dosh :)
The ‘millionaire's tax’ is no solution
ed. 12.04.16 19:00
( What ? This is a dumb and not very well crafted editorial , LSJ ® :)
If you are not part of the solution your are - definately - part of the problem , St. Louis Dispatch In other words , if you don't get it you certainly do not get it and probably never will get it http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/
The solution you have - not - offered is definately not a solution
You pose unfortunate mindless rhetoric editor in St. Louis MO
Aloha from Pahoa /s , Steve
Tax advice? Here's the best you'll ever get. .
l o l , ed . 12.04.15 16:40 ish hst •
. . r o t ƒ l m ƒ a o , again . You makin' ƒun of the Infernal Revenue Service ¿ After all , we do put the mock in democracy • You can quote me on that √ http://www.notable-quotes.com/t/taxes_quotes.html /s , Steverino --> certainly not an endorsement --> http://www.twincitytimes.com/ <-- could be a joke :)
How much more out of touch could Romney be?
Doug ? 12.04.15 16:30 hst •
A: Just wait and see
We call 'em ' pod ppl ' . No . Not iPod® people . L D S . Salt of the earth Mormons . Utah . Surrender Dorothy ? Moremoms ? Just because Mittsie's wifey has never worked a day in her life and owns two Cadillacs ® ? We wanna' see his birth certificate √ Ritchie Rich
You know what GM® stands for right ? A: Get the Money . It'a joke , that' all
We do not know whether to thank or curse our President for bailing them out but will vote for him again this fall . Dan Quayle ( Mr. Potato Head ) sits on the board of directors of GM® & Alo'ha from Pahoa HI 96778 usa /s, Steve :) Pay your taxes readers . ..
LePage calls for action, support in cutting taxes
Thanks Andrea 12.04.15 16:20 hst •
. . $1,000 more per capita than any other state in this blessed union ? Count your blessings Mainers . You health system is better than 42.3 States and almost on par with la Canada's , your State coffers are full right now and next year you m a y actually have to spend some US$$ plowing the roads , repairing rusty bridges B4 they fall down , $$ for the fire departments , garbage collectors, E M S , and the police and such
We're unfriending LePage on our facebook ® . Always make us think of glue n e ways :) Alo'ha from Pahoa , /s Steve and ohana http://hawaiiannames.hisurf.com/
. .b t w - Your Lewiston
. .b t w - Your Lewiston mayor seems like an insensitive and uncaring dolt , ref : http://www.twincitytimes.com/columns/enough-is-enough-welfare-reform-cou...
Just my opinion /s, Steve
Education, taxes and generosity
Ms. Meyer et. al., 12.04.13 9 pm
. .You've heard me say it before , " You think education is expensive ? Try ignorance. " J . C. Wats ( R ) OK He's the last black representative i can think of from that party . Played good football , too √
" He donated $7,284 in cash. "
That's simply - a m a z i n g -
Miracles do happen /s, Steve
PHOTO: LAFF begins
Boy,
That's quite impressive . Nice shot √ .
We've got our world hula championship going on right now , too http://www.merriemonarch.com/home
Aloha from Pahoa /s Steve
Urban blues, straight up
Nice
Keep Playing
http://www.mi.edu grad Dad :)
/s Steve Dosh
L-A creating a bright future with bold plans
Ed. 12.04.12 7 pm -
Bright lights , big city .
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bright_Lights,_Big_City_%28novel%29
Keep you fingers crossed - Our View | Friday, April 13, 2012
Three Stooges comes out today, too :) Bets of luck with the film festival y'all
/s, Steve
More than 60 out of work as Oxford collections call center close
Hmmm 12.04.12 18:45 HST • Thursday
. .Gosh . . Whelp . .Welcome back to the fold . ..
http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/
Sorry to hear of your losses ./s Steve
buy tickets here-->
buy tickets here--> http://www.sunjournal.com/news/lewiston-auburn/2012/04/12/tickets-still-... <-- :)
Lewiston Auburn Film Festival introduces trailers for several
NIce √ 12.04.10 17:33 hst •
. .Hope all goes well :) Thanks for the previews , organizers
http://www.merriemonarch.com/home
We have our own little festival going on here , the World Hula Championships ( m \ f ) . What makes this year's so special is the Hu'la'i ( troupe ) from Fukushima , Japan
Wasn't there just a tsunami , an earthshake and a nuclear meltdown there about a year ago ?
Arts make life worth living /s, Steve Dosh
Santorum surrenders at Gettysburg
l o l - Great headline , Dana √ 12.04.10 17:17 hst •
The win , place & show Republican presidential primaries are finally over , Newt :) What a dog and pony show . ./s, Steve Dosh , Hawai'i . ..
Time has come to compensate marrow donors
Rex , ≠ 5 pm hst •
We wholeheartedly agree . We can not stop technology and we shouldn't especially when it comes to saving lives like this poor child's . Have you ever seen a child die ? . .. You do not want to . Stem cells are simply fantastic . They are almost like the fountain of youth that Ponce de Léon was searching for in ST. Augustine, FL . They'll even regenrate brain cells , all you alzheimers patients . They'll regenerate themselves , too . See ? That's an eternal promise of hope right there , fellow Christians , Muslims , Jews , and others
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell_laws_and_policy_in_the_United_States
i am not for selling body parts ( and can several relate stories about that ) but i do have a driver's license with " Organ Donor " printed on it in bright , red letters . Alo'ha from Pahoa /s, Steve Dosh and ohana , blood type A +
o m g Frank , " I honestly
o m g Frank ,
" I honestly don't think they could find the ground if they fell out of an airplane. " i know funny and T H A T was ƒunny :) t y v m . Made my day . .
About as funny as a submarine with a screen door. .or a helicopter with an ejeciton seat . How about a whale without a hole ? Sincerely , Steve
. .uh, Tuesday hst Always
. .uh, Tuesday hst
Always remember ; e x a c t l y 1 \ 2 of the lawyers and doctors in this country graduated in the bottom 1 / 2 of their class √ Not only that but ( by the same token ) the average I Q of the US is 100 , by definition . We have a government of the people , by the people and for the people and the esteemed Supreme Courts justices are the tallest hogs at the trough • h t h ( hope this helps :) /s, Steve
View from elsewhere: Supreme Court ruling on strip search is baf
12.04.10 08:20 hst • ≠
Supreme Court misunderstanding on health overhaul?
By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press The Associated Press
Tuesday, April 10, 2012 1:34 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — A possible misunderstanding about President Barack Obama's health care overhaul could cloud Supreme Court deliberations on its fate, leaving the impression that the law's insurance requirement is more onerous than it actually is.
Aloha from St. Elsewhere /s, Dr. Dosh :)
LAC community talk on diversity Wednesday
ed. monday 11:11 am ish
. .Have a budding journalism student report out on this important get together
Just a suggestion :)
/s, Steve Dosh for
http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/spec/pkyonge/Dosh.htm
R. White: Drug court works
Ryan Day after Easter
We pray for your continued success
http://hawaii.methproject.org/About-Us/index.php
Alo'ha from Pahoa
/s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i
Maine's King promises positive Senate campaign
l o l √ 12.04.09 11 am-ish
" But King is refusing to say whether he'll caucus with Democrats or Republicans if elected. " i bet he'll caucus with Olympia Snowe √
Nobody ever has found out if my old boss and acquaintance Colin Powell ( SECSTATE and former Chief of Staff ) was a democract or a republican or his son - former Chairman of the FCC , Mike Powell for that matter • /s Steve http://www.merriemonarch.com/home Best of luck with the film festival :)
. . Where's Stig when i need
. . Where's Stig when i need him , Paul ? HAHahHah - Tron will do :) ≠ 20:40 Sunday HST
This is w a a a y off track --> http://www.twincitytimes.com/columns/enough-is-enough-ability-to-achieve... <-- but he's - y o u r - mayor , not mine . It'd almost be funny if he didn't submit it in utter seriousness . Is this what he spends his time ( and your money ) doing all day ? Funny how Auburn seems to get things done and Loystone [ sic. ] can't get off the dime
/s, Steve Dosh , a former U S State Dept advisor to Presidents of small African , Guatemalan and Micronesian nations
A. Aniel: Blame the media
AL, 20:20 hst • Sunday
. . The very fact they printed your letter :) No news is good news, eh ? Thank goodness for the Fourth Estate
Y'all are blessed to have a newspaper like this ( should we add , " . .. in a town like this ? " Naah . Our Hilo , HI u s a newspaper is owned and run by some hacks in Las Vegas ourely on a ' for - profit ' basis )
Q: Where are members of the press?
A: http://www.twincitytimes.com and http://www.ajr.org are two accesible sources for contacting members
We , the loyal and appreciative , regular readers of these columns value highly the difficult yet accurate and insightfuly investigative journaliism performed by people like Scott and Jon , the entire editorial staff ( both female and male ) , and even Mark and the bag ladies , also
Let's just not break our arms patting ourselves on the back now , okay ?
Lent's over . Go get - s m a s h e d - /s, Steve
Supreme Court ruling on strip search is baffling
Ed.,
You hit that nail on the head . With this conservative court we are turning out to be more like the ƒrench : guilty until proven innocent
It's been this way ever since 9.11 and the T S A full body scans , waterboarding , and A G Ashcrioft and the dead - eye Dick Cheney days
Our Supreme Court is quite above the law and kinda' nutty these days . Seems comon sense is in short supply Justice Stephen " Breyer also noted that drugs or weapons were found in only one of 64,000 strip searches of nonviolent offenders." Q : What do you call a lawyer gone bad ? A: You Honor
We've got the requisite black ( Clarence Thomas nonetheless ! ) , some women ( Sandra Day O'Conner and that new one from NYC ) , four catholics ( or so ) and maybe a liberal or two
It's quite enlighteneing to hear deliberations on N P R and , even give the above , we wouldn't have it any other way now would we ?
For those who do not know , the U S Supreme Court members are nominated for life and have more power than any one Senator and possibly any one President . DC is a town or power and NYC is a town of money
Never confuse the two . God Bless US please :) /s Steve
Bad solution to imaginary land problem
Rex, Sat night
. .l o l . .this is the kind of editorial we love to read . Seriously .
Then there are the grandfather clauses , Santa Clauses , the Easter bunny , other fatasy , folklore , fable & fiction like " The sky is falling , the sky is falling ! "
You know what the farmer replied ?
" Holy smokes . A talking chicken "
Listen everyone . Any third rate engineer ( read: legislator ) can make something more complicated . It takes a first rate engineer ( legislator ) to make it simple again
The L U R C has pretty much been around forever now haven't they ?
Happy Easter everyone. Hope it is blessed one
/s, Steve Dosh
After Maine finds extra $14.3 million, what’s next for budget ?
All , 12.04.04 09:15 am-ish
Chump change • Take the Great State of Maine's annual government budget for goods and services , divide it by 3 6 5 and guess what you'll come up with ?
A: ≠ US$14 Million
Do the math ∞ /s Steve Dosh
It's now time to pull the plug on dispatch system
Rex , Tuesday 21:21 hst • ≠
It is a crying shame you just can’t seem to get there from here , Bert . Best of luck with that one . Some of us are old enough to remember when they finally did get rid of the G T E private crank phones and party lines in Bryant Pond ≠ 1 9 8 5 or whenever it 'twas http://www.myspace.com/mainehumor/photos/9506930#{%22ImageId%22%3A9506930} Get's cold up they'ya . Got so cold one winter my dog ƒroze to the porch , a'yuh , he did :) Alo'ha from Pahoa /s, Steve
State officials warn costs of crime-fighting going up
Whelp , Tuesday 21:21 hst •
. .There m a y be solution to these problems in a Federal program called C D F A , but i am out of my league here . i used to train police officers in the U . S. Peace Corps overseas ( I did and no ; it's not a contradiction . We call them Peace Officers now any way :) https://www.cfda.gov/ h t h ∞ Steve Dosh
‘F’ integrity grade spurs Maine leaders to consider new . . ...
All 21:00 hst • Tuesday
O u c h . " Maine got an "F" in nine of the 14 categories: executive accountability, public access to information, civil service management, pension fund management, the insurance commission, legislative accountability, lobbying disclosure, ethics enforcement and redistricting. " Hmmm .. .. How do you spell ƒail ? A; Maine • Gotta' hurt . Truly sorry to hear about this . ... Solution : Get Olympia Snowe back to work right they'ya in Maine . http://www.transparency-usa.org/ <-- not necessarily an endorsement /s, Steve , former Freedom House suporter ( overseas ;)
The politics of rancor and foolishness
Joyce 12.04.02 5 pm ish hst
" Maine's political machines are more interested in posturing for our votes than getting problems solved. " Whelp , learned something today . t y v m . btw - We don't approve of political jokes , now do we ? A: We've seen too many elected :)
" A Ron Paul supporter, 28-year-old Bret Hatch, asked Romney whether he agreed with a passage from the Book of Mormon that describes a cursing of people with a "skin of blackness." Romney's staff took away the microphone before the Green Bay man could read the passage. " -- Romney faces question about Mormon faith , By STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press Monday, April 2, 2012 7:34 PM EDT
Religion and politics do not mix , Pat Robertson
The L D S is okay . Salt of the Earth . Mennonites and Amish , too
The important thing is to have - fai†h and to not be an athiest . It gives one something to hang their hat on √
Agnostics are okay , too • /s, Steve Ω
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Rich Lowry: The murders that don't count
Rich ? 12.04.02 5 pm hst •
300,000,000 people ≠ , 186,000,000 guns ≠ . When is enough , enough ? Man kills 7, wounds 3 at tiny Christian college, By TERRY COLLINS AP ,
Monday, April 2, 2012 9:59 PM EDT DATELINE OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A 43-year-old former student of a small Christian university in California opened fire at the school Monday, killing at least seven people and setting off an intense, chaotic manhunt that ended with his capture at a nearby shopping center, authorities said.
Guess that guy held a grudge for several years , huh ?
The suspect is 43 , not 34 , or even 23 . God bless the famlies and other survivors
/s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i
Obama: 'If I had a son, he'd look like Trayvon'
ayuh √
http://www.lafilmfestival.org/
^^ guns permitted ? ^^
Alo'ha from Pahoa , /s Steve & Drew Dosh
. .Post a picture A . J . :)
. .Post a picture A . J . :)
Cal Thomas: What's different about Trayvon Martin?
Cal , 21:21 hst – Friday
A: What's different about Trayvon Martin ?
Q: He was carrying a bag of chips and a soda in Flori-duh at night coming home from a 7-11 in Sanford according to my father who lives there . According to our President , if he had a son , his son would probably look like Trayvon
Say a prayer for him and his bereaved family this Palm Sunday weekend there , wherever you are located
h t h Ω /s, Steve
Leonard Pitts: The essential truth of Trayvon Martin
Leo 12.03.30 21:21 hst
Q: The essential truth of Flori-duh ?
A: Your Jeb Bush - NRA inspired concealed hand gun law √
Live with it /s, Steve
J. Anderson: Reducing wind power impact
ed. note --> Is this " the " John Anderson ( R - IL ) ? He's like Paul Simon ( D - IL ) was , a good guy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_B._Anderson Who's that other former IL Senator ?
Yeah John ,
In reality the only adverse effects from wind power are birds hitting the blades and getting killed , much as they do when they hit all radio and TV guy wires and towers . Wind power is real in Maine and has been for a while , especially Mars Hill http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_Maine#Operating_wind_farms and Freedom
Water and tidal power next h t h /s, Steve
Austin Bay: Stunning exchange reveals Obama's criteria
Austin 12.03.30 9 pm
Last time i looked we were the world's only remaining superpower . Russia in now our ally , dudicle . In fact , you'd be hard pressed to name our official enemies , besides North Korea , Cuba , Iran , Syria , and Yemen
We feel secure with our President's stance
It sure beats , " Bomb 'em back in to the stone age ," Curtis LeMay, the scowling Air Force general who incinerated two thirds of Japan’s cities in World War II and was disappointed when Kennedy wouldn’t let him do the same to Cuba - or - the " Star Wars Evil Empire, " Ronnie Reagan approaches
You fail to appreciate and realize that diplomacy is - always - cheaper than war and very often more effective
We don't like or know why the Russians put in Putin again . It's an alcoholic cleptocracy , after all , and not a true democracy yet /s, Steve
Froma Harrop: Obamacare better than what we have now
Froma , Friday night 20:40 hst •
We wholeheartedly agree with , " Let us repair to the campaign trail. If the Republican candidate is former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, then the controversy over Obamacare will be largely neutralized. " True √
Our President Obama is simply trying to get the U S A's health ranking up from 37th in the world http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp0910064 to a respectable ≠ 21st or something . This is how http://www.letsmove.gov
The Republicans offer no alternative /s, Steve
Q: What did the lawyer name
Q: What did the lawyer name his daughter ?
A: Sue •
l o l :D
Q : What do you throw to a
Q : What do you throw to a drowning lawyer ?
A : His partners ? .and i got a million of 'em , Paul . Don't get my started . > 7 years working in D C
Q : What do you get when you cross a crooked politician with a crooked lawyer ?
A : Chelsea Clinton ?
Q : If you saw a lawyer drowning in the ocean would you , a) finish your sandwich , or , b ) continue reading the newspaper ?
l o l - Yet i remain a Democrat , Stig . ../s, Steve http://www.capsteps.com/
l o l Stig ! " 90 feet or 90
l o l Stig !
" 90 feet or 90 seconds , whichever comes first ."
'ey . Here's the next best thing --> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Magliozzi <-- Clack of ' Click and Clack , the Tappet Brothers " MBA Northeastern U , MIT grads., car mechanics and radio show hosts /s, Steve former WRBC-WRJR DJ http://wrbcradio.com/home/ <- shameless plug for a local , non-profit semi - sorta' news organization •
Students deserve clear information on degree's value
Good editorial √ 8 pm Friday
You can learn a living or earn a living , that's what i tell my kids . Read to learn , write to live . We used to define illiteracy as not being able to balance a checkbook back when i was student teaching E S L in Lewiston to mostly French Canadian children with a Puerto Rican teacher ( = '74 )
In any case , to answer the question , we offer this unbias analysis from a small Jesuit school called Georgetown University :
http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2011/05/27/136613490/how-much-is-a-colleg...
. .and you can't be over educated . It's a perishable commodity , like fruits or vegetables that can go bad , out of date - even sour - but can be recycled . It's easy to reach the limits - the horizons - of thought but difficult to push them out further
You might be surprised how many of your Somali-Americans have doctorates . i know i was when i found out . h t h /s, Steve
Caring people, helping hands and a curiosity
Dan 8 pm hst •
Never say never :)
When you - do - bring those items in for re-cycling ( pun intended :} please bring in only servicable items that really do work and aren;t all rusty
i had to send back an airplane full of used dental equipment once from TX that was MAC ( Military Airlift Command ) airlifted to Guatemala because it was , quite frankly, j u n k [ expired medicines , too ]
Happy Palm Sunday Weekend . April Fools on Sunday ( the two events are un related :) /s, Steve
L. Godin: Rights have to be earned
Bert Friday 15:40 hst
A : God is Love :) Jesus ( that Jew ) taught us that . We do not pretend to know much about God other than that much . Holy Spirit ? Yeah , there is one
Get this , here's a guy who walked around with flip flops ( jap flaps - thongs ) on , long stringy hair & a beard , ate locusts ( grasshoppers ) and spent 4 0 days in the desert ( Lent ) and hung out with prostitutes , too . How many guys were in his gang ? i forget ( 1 3 or so ? ) An all male entourage it was ( except for the aforementioned prostitute , Mary Magdaline :) He was btrayed with a k i s s by a guy by the name of Judas ! Shocking . These guys used to sit around and talk story , drink wine , make jokes and such , probabaly discuss Mohummud's teachings - stuff like that
What does that have to do with same sex marriage ? Nothing . Same sexers will get married whether you approve of it or not
Love love whenever and wherever you find it and hate hatred and end bigotry
Happy Palm Sunday Weekand y'all
God's coming back and boy is she pissed Hahahah ! It's a joke , only a joke . Enshallah and O'ja'la to our Muslim friends . Shalom , Sha-Allah , Salem and Peace to all Jewish bre†heren and sisters
We worship the same one God
http://www.hawaiiantel.net/news/read.php?rip_id=%3CD9TQU7L80%40news.ap.o...
^^ A recent AP Story from Portland , Maine ^^ h t h /s, Steve
Letters J. Lowell: Both parties have super PACs
Judy , et. al., ? 12.03.29 16:45
. .uh , The way the law was written the North Koreans might be funding a super P A C . S e r i o u s ! ( l o l - †hinks : The Washington Times :)
Alo'ha from Paho'a / s , Steve Dosh former Fed w / US-AID http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17542436 <-- 240,000 MT is about twenty four boat loads from Lake Charles , LA ( ocean going barges ) . i used to do this for a living . Who knows , maybe the UN World Food Organization is giving them grain ?
Senators must vote for clean air for Maine people
Rex, 12.03.29 4:32 pm hst
You are redeemed • HAhahah ! Don't forget there is the St. John's , too, for hydropower and la Canada for tidal power
Yes : Senators must vote for clean air for Maine people
It - s e e m s - obvious yet, you will still find the occasional Don and Donna Quixoté tilting at windmils they'ya in the Great State of Maine http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_Maine /s, Steve
. . ..i take that back , sad
. . ..i take that back , sad 12.03. 29 11:11 am-ish School Administrative Districts :)
We are firm supporters of the jr. and community colleges seeing how they were all dedicated to my grandfather in Florida ( the entire system :) i apologize ( just too use to seeing ppl immediately put down institution in here
Keep up the good works !
/s, Dr. Dosh and ohana , HI http://www.ocalastyle.com/styleadmin/newsadmin/templates/style-template....
Public offended by USM raises, hospital salaries
Sad ? 12.03.29 11 am - ish
A : No
" You think edeucation is expensive ? Try ignorance . " J . C . Watts ( r ) OK 1 9 9 5 . You will not find any black Republicans in Congress { correct me if i am wrong someone } but one m a y find several Hispanics . We l o v e Romneycare ® and Obamacare ® /s, Dr. Dosh http://www.letsmove.gov <- not necessarily an endorsement of Michelle , Sasha , and Melia :)
Online readers weigh in on government, guns, rescues . . ....
Ed., 12.03.29 11 am - ish •
Pretty much covers it all , except for the Pope , gays , and April fools day , now doesn't it ? Love this paper . Happy Good Friday & Easter weekend . The kids are off ( Eggs from bunnies ¿ ºº 00 OO ºº ** OO http://www.merriemonarch.com/ :) /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana , Hawai'i • Conga-rats , S†ig !
b t w , We support the arts
b t w ,
We support the arts more out our way , also , in the other L \ A ( the one on the leƒt coast :) http://www.welcometolace.org/ Los Angelas Contemporary Exhibitions ( L A C E ) and feel free to join us - anyone - for the World Hula Competition next month here in Hilo , Hawai'i http://www.merriemonarch.com/the-festival ( both non - profit , non - government sponsored events )
/s, Dr. Dosh and ohana , Hawai'i •
Mark , Monday 21:30 hst
Mark , Monday 21:30 hst •
Do you , or have you - e v e r - purchased , read or supported this newspaper http://www.twincitytimes.com/columns/oped-setting-the-record-straight-ab... ?
Perhaps you should consider doing so . They certainly need the financial and moral support /s, a seldom scene [ sic.] reader in Hawai'i and not necessarily meant as an endorsement
God bless the LSJ ® , the Fourth Estate , Arts and i reinterate , " Ya' Gotta Have Arts "
You can quote me on that :)
http://www.bates.edu/music/about/olin-arts-center/ /s, Steve , Bates '78
R. Byard: Support L/A Arts
Dick , Monday evening 21:21 hst
Ya' Gotta' Have Arts √ For shame on your local politicians . .. http://www.lafilmfestival.org/ <-- Mark ? Are you going to this ?
Support L S J ® advertisers , too <3 /s, Steve
D. McNally: Protecting our rights
Doris Monday night 21:13 hst •
Does the public really want a president, senator, representative, governor or any other elected official who is bought and paid for by big business?
A : No
I wonder what big business would want in return?
A : Just favors and preferential treatment
The Prime Minister of Great Britian's influence can be bought for four hundred thousand British pounds ( tomorrow's headlines - serious ! ) ref : http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2012/03/cost-of-meeting-british-pm-david-ca... It will bring PM David Cameron down . He will resign
President Obama hasn't spent a thin dime on his re-election campaign yet and how much have the Republicans spent fighting each other , all you Republicans ? US$50M ? US$100M ?
It's only a rhetorical question , and t y v m again Ms. McNally , /s, Steve , Hawai'i :)
D. Taylor: Fight war to win
Rev. 12.03.26 9 pm hst •
Why are we in Afghanistan ?
As a man of the cloth you should know that war is folly . War is a terrible waste of men , material , and is harmful to small children and other living things . War eats it's young . War never proves who is right , just who is left . No one has ever won a war in Afghanistan http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_in_Afghanistan , not even Alezander the Great and his elephants ( and so what if he did , whet did he get for his efforts ? )
Those unfortunate situations in .af are being reported in a responsible way by the media . They are . Truths hurt sometime . Truth generally says nothing about good or bad yet never let the truth be the enemy of the good , Don't turn a blind eye . There are none so blind as those who can not see and none so deaf as those who can not hear . ...the truths
You purport to support our many m/f National Guard troops and other National service memebers in the *.stans and their families back here ? Help bring them home then . Twelve years is plenty long enough now http://vhv-vetshelpingvets.com/
There is an expression they use in Afghanistan that goes , " This snowflake , too , shall pass . " /s, Steve Dosh ( FSO, ret.)
Five arrested in connection to Kingfield meth lab
Thanks Donna , 12.03.26 20:20 hst •
Sounds to us like they may have gotten some kingpins
Ice is such a scourge . It's an epidemic here in Hawai'i , too . What makes it so bad is that ( unlike mere crack cocaine ) the pleasurable effects last for 6 - 8 hours instead of just 2 - 3 and it is E Z to produce . One dose of crystal meth is sbout the size of a grain of rice and therefore easily concealed and smoked . An ice lab burned near our house last year ( it is very volatile when cooked up will catch fire - smells awful ) and the ashes fell on our home . Serious . Thank goodness we have a metal roof . It destroys families and communities and causes people to steal whatever , whenever , and however they can , to support their habit . Makes you feel like superman or wonder woman , they say . Ice addicts are usually skinny and have a wild look in their eyes and can be belligerant or macho and wanting to fight . We have a " Not Even Once ," campaign against it here and give out black wrist bands saying just that
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxycodone Ever heard of hillbilly heroin , Randall ? That's up the same alley and produced in Maine just like ice
Need more pictures of illegal activity and convicted felons in Maine ? Here : http://sor.informe.org/cgi-bin/sor/step1.pl?DL=GO Perhaps you will see someone you know , a neighbor or two . It's always startling to me how many convicted felon women's pictures are on there
• h t h /s, Steve :)
View from elsewhere: Supreme Court ruling could usher in brave,
all Monday night 20:20 hst ≠
Times do change . You donlt need a weatherman to tel which way the wind is blwoing , too
Ya' know , the L\A Times has a - g r e a t - crossword puzzle . It's very difficult . Mostly has to do w / Hollywood . Life initatea art yet once again ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brave_New_World What was the ' happy pill ' called in that book ? A : Soma • h t h Steve :)
CORRECTION: Wrong agency
Nice fact checking √
The information was incorrectly submitted by Rep. Lance Harvell, R-Farmington
/s, Steve
Presidents can't control what you pay at the pump
Ed. 12.03.26 ≠ 20:00
True √ Gas is almost US$9.00 a gallon in Portugal . It's US$5.00 a gallon in some parts of of Hawai'i today . Oil shouldn't be used to generate electricity because it is , as you noted , mobile . Unfortunatly we produce about 75% of our electricity in this state ( HI ) from oil fired plants . The rest comes from geothermal ( in my backyard , backed by Ted Turner's $$ :) Iceland has so much extra electrical energy from geothermal they are producing aluminum now from the alum and coke they don't even have but import then export as finished product
The Stanley Steamer automobile was invented by a guy from Maine and used coal ( funny , huh ? ). It's still holds the speed record for climbing Pike's Peak in Colorado for steam powered vehicles set ≠ 100 years ago
Now ( as far as these analogies go ) global warming probably comes from the C02 produced from soft brown coal fired electric power plants in red China . China has no E P A . During the Beijing Olympics they had all the nearby factories shut down so there wouldn't be any smog
We use scrubbers in the US to mitigate coal's adverse effect on the atmosphere and environment in our mid - west coal fired electric power plants . We do . We also use a hard black coal that burns cleaner any way
Presidents can't control what you pay at the pump and 10,000 NASA scientists certainly aren't wrong about climate change , Rick and Newt http://climate.nasa.gov/ You can bank on it . h t h /s, Steve :)
Public offended by USM raises, hospital salaries
UMmMmm 12.03.26 19:40 hst •
We think they are worth it , Rex . What could be more important to our nation's future than health and education ? Oil ? Nobody wants cheap doctors and educators . If we did we'd move to TX . It's Wall St that's out of whack in the compensation dept . Bernie madeoff w/ US$Billions during the Bush B S bailout time period ( Bear - Stearns )
/s, Steve Dosh http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/
Douglas Rooks: Salaries one part of health care crisis
Doug, 12.03.21 11:40 am-ish
≠ 3 5 years , huh ? Nice √ The Republicans have no option . None
Statistically speaking 5 0 % of doctors in the U S graduated in the bottom 1 / 2 of their class . Do you want to go to a cheap doctor ( not you, Doug :) ? Similarly , teachers are overworked and underpaid taking care of our children but we entrust their future to them , daily . In fact , they , our educators , spend more time with our kids than we do on a daily basis . You think education is expensive ? Try ignorance . In Europe and la Canada , teachers and doctors are paid the same fair , decent and higher wages than here and their health and educational systems are better than ours'
You get what you pay for in life , no more , no less , Republicans and nay syaers
Stop complaining about MA RomneyCare ® , er , US Obamacare ® and go pay your taxes . Do not have an aneurism over our health care system and the cost of your 911 calls , police , EMS , and other hardworkng public servants and nurses http://www.pnhp.org/ows/index.php :) h t h /s, Dr. Dosh
Peru committee learns about wind turbine impact on wildlife
Tom , 12.03.21 11:22 am-ish hst •
†hanks for the interesting and informative article about windpower in Peru , speed limit 35 MPH :) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_Maine h t h, Steve
E. Thorpe Tucker: Twin Cities renewal
Esther 12.03.21 11:11 am - ish
. . ..If you are talking about " re-newal " ( i.e., making it look like it was 1 0 0 years ago when it was still new ) , you had better find out how Sen. Paul Tsongas (D) did it in Lowell Massachusetts ref http://www.nps.gov/lowe/index.htm
If you are talking something else , good luck
We've hashed and trashed this subject about in here for years
Auburns gets things done . Lewiston doesn't . h t h / Steve
Spring cleanup collections get Auburn council approval
all, 12.03.20 5 pm hst
Lewiston's turn ?
/s, Steve
Gov. LePage seeks new DHHS positions to investigate misuse . ..
Hmmm , 12.03.20 5 pm - ish hst •
Doesn't trust his own staff , huh ? That's what Attoney Generals & Inspector Generals are for , Honorable Governor . Use them . No need for more politically appointed & salaried positions . You may find that the savings you inagine you will get from supposed welfare fraud are - i l l u s o r y - ( non - existent ) http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oes/community/medicare_fraud.htm
Theres always the Feds , too . They do this for a living , also • h t h , /s Steve Dosh
L. Carrier: Vote Obama out
Larry 12.03.20 16:45 hst •
Q : Why would a rational person even consider re-electing that man? A : We like him . He hasn't spent a thin dime on his re-election yet
Santorum's nuts and Romney would - N O T - repeal RomneyCare® , er , ObamaCare® . Sorry . Harry Reid ( D - NV ) is a nice guy , too , but is not running for anything . He's a Mormon like Mitt and Mrs. Romney ( We wanna' know how a guy from Michigan got to be Governor of MA )
Macroeconomics 1 0 1 - As long as the Chinese want to hold greenbacks we'll print 'em . What's their currency again ? The Renabi ? The ¥uan ? They're still communist , Lar . No one wants their money . It's kinda' like the Russian Ruble , ¥en , or the Euro these days
The last balanced federal budget i can remember was under President & Mrs. Clinton . SECSTATE Billery for President in 2 0 1 6 /s, Steve & Alo'ha from Pahoa HI 96778 u s a
Paul , Tuesday 16:30 hst ≠ A
Paul , Tuesday 16:30 hst ≠
A : Defense > 54.3% of the U S Federal budget ref : http://www.warresisters.org/pages/piechart.htm
Prevention is always cheaper than treatment much as diplomacy is always less expensive than war
Any one can start a fight . It's takes more than one to create peace and prosperity
h t h /s, Steve
David Sirota: Beware the plate the pie is served on
David Tuesday 4:20 pm hst ≠
Thanks David
There are still those nay-sayers who will claim that ≠ 10,000 N A S A and European scientists and their photographs of glaciers - m e l t i n g - and the 100's of sattelites are just plain hogwash
http://climate.nasa.gov/ /s, Dr. Dosh
Transparency, firefighters and LePage draw comments from online
Scott , 4 pm hst • Tuesday
† y v m √ Interesting :) /s, Steve
Frank ? 11 am-ish hst • u s
Frank ? 11 am-ish hst • u s a
A ; Yes •
My country love it or shove it ¿
A : __________
Santorum is nuts <3
/s, Dr. Dosh and ohana , birthstate of our President •
http://hawaiiannames.hisurf.com/ clue : the 50th State. Celebrating 50 ( ƒifty ) years of s t a t e h o o d :)
. .Good editorials, Scott √
. .Good editorials, Scott √ Monday 11 am-ish
Injustice in action √
Students want watch leader who shot teen arrested in Flori-duh
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press The Associated Press
Next thing you know ?
There will be a concealed hangun law enacted in ME :)
Alo'ha from Pahoa /s, Steve
http://www.dumblaws.com/laws/united-states/florida
#404) It is illegal for a doctor to ask a patient whether they own a gun
R. Reed: Time to fix the problem
Robert, 12.03.16 14:20 hst
Your time is past . You are writing this as a former Lewiston councilperson ? You had your chance . Now you do not like Romney Care as it is manifested in Maine and the rest of the nation . That's so 00's . Your question is moot
The solution has been adopted whether you use it or not . Go ahead now , cut off your nose despite your face . Then try to get it fixed /s, Dr. Dosh , http://www.pnhp.org/ <- not necessarily an endorsement
T. Shields: State government on the mend
Tom 2 pm ish friday
A State Treasurer who doesn't know he is suppose to get - out - of business when he serves the public in a position that doles out money ? That's dumb
He's got your money already , Mainers √
Figures don't lie . Liars go figure . I'll be the first to admit that business of America is.. business . Not theft
Conflicts of interest , lapses of judgement , " I didn't know ," are pretty lame Republican excuses ( to quote Reagan and Regan ). Selective memory works both ways , dead-eye Dick Cheney . Waterboarding helps √ Memory like an elephant . . ... It's more like " mind like a steel trap ; rusted and permamnently closed ," when it comes to the shamed and disorganized party of Lincoln , from Illinois
Who are Bush and Cheney endorsing ?
We like our President , from Illinois , just fine /s, Steve Dosh , Alo'ha from Pahoa , HI , his birthstate :)
Bliss Thru Shopping: To me, my sweet
l o l , ƒlyday 13:30 hst •
. . .. .i gotta' side with the Siren on this one , me thinks √
Pepperidge Farm Milanos. .in all their forms - dark rich chocolate , raspberry jam , even ( like Weiner tort - Vienna chocolate cake . . Chocolate , chocolate & chocolate with raspbery jam be t w e e n and betwixt the layers of chocolate Q : Can you tell i am on a special diet ¿
A : Chocolate • Snackwell ® reconstituted rabbit food ? Naaah . Did we raise you in a barn ¿ Naaaah . ....
Don't drink the green beer /s, Dr. Dosh
Street Talk: You have ways of making me talk
1 pm hst ≠ ƒlyday
Whelp Mark ,
We have one url for you http://www.toastmasters.org/
. . .. i had upon occasion to give a speech to the assembled United Nations in Geneva , Switzerland once in 1995 saying how the U S was pulling foreign aid out of Cape Verde , Africa and abandoning it , to wit . That was a toughie :)
There are more Cape Verdeans in Rotterdam and New Bedford Mass than in Cape Verde . C V S is from Cape Verde , Santiago :)
Yet , if an African elephant comes to the U S , does that immediately make it an African - American elephant or does it need to born here ?
Toastmasters you can drink , Mr. Hollow Leg , 'member that √
/s, Dr. Dosh , Bates '78 , Obama is ohana
R. Mullins: Blaming the wrong people
all, 12:30 pm hst • friday
---> Lotta' finger pointing going on in Maine , huh ¿ <---
Having worked for the Executive Branch of the U S Federal government for ≠ 3 0 years [ and as the anti - narcotics coordinator in Guatemala once for a certain agency - not t h a t agency ] , we were often tested randomly for drug abuse and use , yellow fever , and malaria , overseas
As for the idiots refered to ? You elected 'em , Mainers
†hink and drive , politicians http://www.madd.org/ Moms Against Drunk Dads
Shuddup and drive , cell phone users
Alo'ha from Pahoa :) Dr. Dosh
Cal Thomas: Republicans need to find message of hope
†hanks Bettie :) No0oøº•n hst ≠ Friday
Ever proving to be the fool that he is , Cal ?
If the G O P continues to be the party of fat & sarcastic and cynical white guys and shrill hockey moms or retired wrestlers from MN , there is not hope <3 Steve Dosh
n.b., Ron Paul is Republican ? HAhahah !
Leo , noon hst ƒlyday " .
Leo , noon hst ƒlyday
" . ...the killing of a citizen ?" Bush's TX kills 'em every day and Bush , AG Ashcroft and Dead-eye Dick Cheney never authorized torture and waterbarding , right ? Rhetorical quetion
We share the dubious distiction in the UN of ( like China ) killing our own citizens daily. .in the name of the law . Weupport the right to arm bears • You're from Flori-duh, right ? How is your concealed handgun law going ( a Jeb Bush innovation :) /s, Steve
Guns kill people
Austin Bay: Obama would abandon Afghanistan to Taliban
Austin 12.03.15 7 pm
Kerry - Hero , Bush - Zero
Diplomacy is always less expensive than war and nobody has ever won a war in Afghanistan
Ever
Why are we in .af again ? Domino theory ? Might makes right ? Some of us - do - remember Vietnam . In fect , we'll never forget the honorable service so few gave to so many of us
Obama got Osama bin forgotten
He got us out of Iraq
He has avoided another great depression
He has brought the U S back on the world stage again and not as a luaghinstock
Now , we say , bring the troops home
God Bless the National Guard of Maine , all you women and men who have served and continue to serve us honorably
It's - e a s y - to start a fight , Austin , and difficult to get out of one , especially simply sitting comfortably behind a desk , Mr. desk jockey /s, Steve ( FSO , ret )
Poliquin leaves trail littered with ethical lapses
Ed. Thursday 7 pm hst ≠
Wow , Tim . Good investigative journalism √
What goes around , comes around . . ...
Always remember , politics is from the Latin . " Poly " meaning ' many ' and " tics " meaning ' blood sucking creatures . ' :) /s Steve , in a long tradition -->
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142405270230431440457641379294637318... <--
Online readers share thoughts on Museum L-A and canal redevelopm
Ed 6:20 pm Monday
Back in 1 9 7 7 , as a student of Prof. John Reed at Bates , we conducted a survey button-holing people on Lisbon St on what they thought should be done with downtown Lewiston ( i believe i still even have a copy of the study somewhere , if not , there's certainly one at Bates )
Without hesitation , almost - e v e r y one - wanted Lisbon St to be turned in to a pedestrian only zone , like in Europe or Montréal
You could even cover the whole pedestrian street now-a-days in the 21st century
They've done that in Canada out west in Regina , Calgary , Winnipeg or Saskatoon
If recommendations are not acted upon , it's all to naught
Best of luck /s, Dr. Dosh , Bates '78 :)
David Sirota: Broadcasting ideas is a privilege, not a right
Dave ? 6:10 pm hst Monday
Broadcasting ideas is a right √
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Consti...
Driving is a privilege /s, Steve :)
Paul , 6 pm Monday hst
Paul , 6 pm Monday hst
Santorum's position on abortions is " no abortions any time for any reason ," isn't it ? i could be wrong . Didn't realize he was Catholic ( just a joke ! ) . Sounds - c r a z y - to me
i was astounded to hear on the History Channel ® how many German women were raped by the Russians when they invaded during WWII and even more astounded to hear how many of them subsequently committed suicide afterward upon finding out they were pregnant
hHhHHMmm , Our Cradle of Western Civilization
/s, Steve :)
. .Hmm. . ... 6pm hst
. .Hmm. . ... 6pm hst • Monday
Romney care ? i doubt he'll change it if he wins ...
Q : N e one here want to go back to the 1959 days of rusty coat hanger abortions in back alleys ?
A : Didn't think so , Steve , /s, Steve :)
. . probably misogamist too
. . probably misogamist too . Ron √
Rich Lowry: Romney would be workmanlike president
Rich ? 5.30 pm Hawai'i time
We have a workman like President right now and one who isn't a gad-zillionaire . He's got a gourgous wifey and two smart little kids
In fact , Sen. Harry Reid ( D ) NV , ( leader of the U S Senate when VP Biden isn't there ) , is a Mormon like Romney , too
Romney is to the Republican party what Gore , Kerry and Dukakis were to the Deomcrats : poison . He's too wooden and fake , first off . Hiw wifey looks like someone from the 60's " Father Knows Best , " TV series . If we had wanted our Dad to win we would vote for Ron Paul
Santorum is just plain crazy and creepy
Palin , Bachman , Gingrich ; the list goes on and on
Republicans have run out of ideas and candidates , like aging actors and actresses without the face for it anymore
Best of luck /s, Steve
Froma Harrop: After Snowe, is Brown next?
All , Aloha from Pahoa , Mainerz 4:20 hst • Sat still
o m g . ...that's horrible Froma ! We'll now officially call you Morticia :)
She was an honorable U . S . Senator and we - all - thought you were referring to ' Moonbeam ' Jerry Brown , ( D - crepit ) Governor of California when you mentioned the Munsters . ( Gomez ? ) Is Cher still alive , too ?
Daylight Saving Time (United States) begins Sunday, March 11, 2012, 2:00am, and ends Sunday, November 4, 2012, 2:00am.
Except Arizona and Hawaii. Move your clocks ahead 1 hour in spring and back 1 hour in fall ("Spring forward, fall back")
/s, Thing *<;-)
Weird, Wicked Weird: Entrepreneur sees success after taking taro
Katherine 12.03.10 4:11 pm
l o l √ It's one weird , wired , world. .. http://www.newsoftheweird.com/
Reminds me of Jeff Foxworthy's advice on investing . Take 1/2 your money and put it in a big mayonnaise jar and bury it in the backyard
Take the other half and go to the dog track and bet it on the dog who does his business last . HAhahah √
Hey ! If they are our psychic friends , how came they aren't calling - us - up on the phone ¿ i read minds too . i am psychotic *<:) /s, Steve
Spring forward , right ? We don't use D S T here in Hawai'i
March brings rabid group of complainers
Hahahahah ! 12.03.10 ≠ 6 pm hst •
Ain't it the †ruth ¿
Let's all stop and count our blessings for a moment x 18,000 times
That's how many died last year in Japan on this day in history during the earthshakes , tsunami , and Japanese nuclear holocaust ( Fukushima )
ref : http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/20120311_h78.html
alt: ≠US$135Billion in damages so far , to be covered by taxes
A : Yes , Paul . .. .". .when it comes to income tax rates, the current schedule is not that bad, comparatively ."
One can always move to New Hamster [ sic. ] AK , AZ , TX or la Canada
Cal , †uesday 4 pm ish hst
Cal , †uesday 4 pm ish hst •
You are a radio/TV\print journalist , correct ? Sign of the old timers ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cal_Thomas How can you stand to be in the same room as the guy ( metephorically ) ? We think he's got altzheimers , is deaf , dumb , uninsipiring , probably alcoholic , idiotic , a fool , moron , jerk , 100 % self centered , all about Rush and Rush only , and , we are being diplomatic here . He - H A T E S - everything and everybody . Buy a vowel and get a clue , Republicans , and look at who you are associated with . e.g., Quayle , Bush , Cheney , Ashcroft , Palin , Bachman , Ventura , Sanatorum . .etc . http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Rush_Limbaugh
We judge people by the company you keep
Shout radio is not and never has been very appealing . The other shock jocks ( m/ƒ ) are just as bad
/s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i :)
Leonard Pitts: Limbaugh's rant just a sign of the times
Leo , †uesday 4 pm ish hst •
You are black , correct ? Sign of the old timers ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_Pitts How can you stand the guy ? i think he's got altzheimers , is deaf , dumb , uninsipiring , idiotic , a fool , moron , jerk , 100 % self centered , all about Rush and Rush only , and i am being diplomatic here . He - H A T E S - everything and everybody . Buy a vowel and get a clue , Leonard
http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Rush_Limbaugh
Shout radio is not and never has been very appealing
The other shock jocks ( m/ƒ ) are just as bad
/s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i :)
P. Parquette: No longer an honorable pursuit
All, [ †hanks Paul ] 15:35 hst •
We put the ' mock ' in democracy ? HAhahah Just a joke . ..
. ." Moderates in the minority would formerly say to the majority, “If you can make changes in your bill to meet some of my concerns, I will vote for your bill.” Sen. Snowe found with the health care bill that Democrats would not seek her support when they believed they could pass it without her.
Even worse from her point of view, her own party did not want her to seek such compromises. " -- Gordon Weil - today or yesterday's L S J ®
http://www.sunjournal.com/news/columns-analysis/2012/03/08/facts-party-d...
hth /s, Steve :)
The facts: Party discipline neurtralizes need for compromise
Gordon , Thursday 15:30 ≠
Seeing how our government is pretty much based on the British system and as a former colony ( much like the world's l a r g e s t democracy , India 1B strong and counting ) it comes as no surprise
At least we're not like the ƒrench ( guilty until proven innocent :)
http://www.twainquotes.com/French.html , also , " By the last census it appears that every Frenchman over 16 years old and under 116 has at least one wife to whom he has not been married . This occasions a good deal of what we call crime and the French call sociability. "
- "The Grand Prix," published in Who Is Mark Twain ? cit. /s, Steve :)
Mike , . ...Stupid question
Mike ,
. ...Stupid question , " Is there a ring of debris around Uranus ?"
Just asking .. /s, Steve :) http://climate.nasa.gov/kids/
. . ...All, Not to worry ,
. . ...All, Not to worry , guys . We won't ask . You don't have to tell . ...
Now , and we posit ; what if your child or grandchild was - let's say - gay , lesbian , transexual , or bisexual [ LGBT ]
Q : Would you love her or him any less ?
A : Of course not . Ludicrous . Santorum's c r a z y
b t w - Guns don't kill people ( killing several birds with one stone here , Dan :)
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2012/03/08/Two-dead-in-Pa-psych-clinic-sh...
We support the right to arm bears √
The British are not coming anymore ( ref: the 2nd Amendment to the US Constitution )
Steve , Rob , Larry , Becky , and Drew Dosh , Pahoa HI 96778 u s a
Embracing diversity, embracing ourselves
Joyce , et.al., 12.03.08 3 pm - ish
Q: Isn’t it ? A ; Yes √
Those who believe or even think otherwise are wrong
Let me explain
The dumbest dog i ever saw was an Irish Setter . Nothing against the Irish or their canine companions . Strider would run around in large circles leaping and bounding and having a great time until (s)he would run head long in to the road oblivious to traffic
It was truely a pure bred beast
Parenthetically , you want to be a good person to dogs ? Adopt a whippett or greyhound from the pound http://www.aspca.org S e r i o u s . If they don't win races they get killed
We believe in hybrid vigor because if we were anti G M O we'd all still be eating indian corn now , wouldn't we ?
Hybrid vigor also gives strength , resilience , and resistence much as your strongest metals are , in fact , composites
Pure gold has no intrinsic value ( except as a great conductor of electricity ) and would make for a crappy sword , wouldn't it ? A: Yes . You go , G L B T's • Hate is a four letter word , Love , Steve and ohana , HI , birthstate of our black President :)
" Only love can conquer hate ." -- Marvin Gaye , 1 9 7 2 , " What's Going On " . .†hanks again , Dan . . ...
A lesson in the real world
. . .all, Thanks Joyce , 3 pm hst •
All because of a little balloon :)
Acid rain is and has been real in Maine since the 60's
That's why your mountain streams are sterile
That's also why there are no fish in the higher mountain ponds they'ya ( e.g., Loon Pond NH )
That's why there are no healthy woods on the upper reaches of the western slopes of the White Moutains and even the evergreens are turning red and brown year round and dying
Q : Coal burning power plants in the mid west , one may ask ?
A : Yes
C02 & Sulphur Dioxide carried on and raining down with prevailing winds
. .ßack to liƒe , back to reality ( in TX :) -->
http://www.torontosun.com/2012/03/08/kids-found-alone-on-dirty-school-bu...
/s, Steve
P. Parquette: No longer an honorable pursuit
Hmmm, 12.05.06 4:30 pm
Let's not besmirch the character of a most Honorable Senator here
She was okay , okay ?
Public service is , in fact , an honorable pursuit . Some of us have served you . Honorably . Without comment or complaint , sarcasm or cynicism
Ask a public servant why (s)he does it
Ask any policeman or woman , a fireman or woman , someone from the Army Air Force , Marines , Air Force or Coast Guard
Ask a National Guardsman or woman who just got home from *.stan and Iraq
It is not about the perks , the power and the prestige , Pauls , much as you may have been lead to believe
“Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others that have ben tried in theis wold of sin and woe .”
― Winston S. Churchill
b t w - Churchill's mom was American , much like our President Obama's :)
Aloha from Pahoa , Steve
R. Caron: Stop whining about the weather
Rolande , Super Tuesday 4:20 PM HST
ƒunny & ironic :)
We have a state of emergency here right now in our State
http://www.kitv.com/r-video/27170951/detail.html
All you guys had this year was snO-tober ( 2 0 1 1 ) huh ?
Alo'ha from Pahoa :) Steve Dosh , dis-placed Mainer
David Sirota: Santorum snobbish on higher education
David , 12.03.05 11 pm hst •
Santorum's crazy
Alan Simpson ( R ) WY : " Rick Santorum is ‘ rigid and a homophobic ’ "
" You think education is expensive ? Try ignorance ." -- J . C . Watts ( R ) OK , the - last - black Republican U S Representative i can remember . .. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._C._Watts ..
/s, Steve
Making the gift of ‘life’ takes a little planning
all ,
i dunno' about Maine , but on my Hawai'i drivers license it says right on it , " Organ Donor " in big , red letters :) /s, Steve
Rich Lowry: Energy policy reeks of hypocrisy
Rich , 12.03.05 16:10
Guess you'd know a bit about hypocricy , huh ? No one is snickering
Here . Get educated or are ≠ 10,000 N A S A and world scientists wrong about C02 and global warming ? Facts are facts
b t w - China has no E P A . They remain communist and burn soft , brown coal . Keep your head in the sand for the rest of this 21st century , fracker . Some †ruths are mighty inconvenient to you cynics /s , the 9 9 % C o u g h s • http://climate.nasa.gov/ /s, Dr. Dosh
Jeannine, March 5, 2012 4 pm
Jeannine, March 5, 2012 4 pm ≠ hst
. .umm , †hanks Dan
We are all operating under a presumption that there is a * new * GI bill out there , s o m e w h e r e . Hold that thought , though •
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chapt._33_%28G.I._Bill_of_Rights%29
Welcome Home Veterans , female and male alike , /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i , FSO ( ret.) http://vhv-vetshelpingvets.com/ former Togus VA worker . ..
\/olunteer today :)
D. Cheshire: Have men face the music
Donna , March 5, 2012 4 pm hst •
We use condoms and L o v e music . Scrutinize all you like . ..
/s, Dr. Dosh and ohana
b t w - post a picture . ...it's E Z ( just a suggestion :)
Retrospect shows Snowe's leaving not a surprise
Doug , 6:30 pm HST •
. ...There was Clayborne Pell in RI , too ( Pell educational grants )
Ya' gotta admit that Maine ( and Hawai'i) have been blessed with some darn good Sentors over the years . We still have our first one !
Let's hope that whoever wins is young and principled √
I'd like to see her or him on the front lines of the Occupy movement , personally favoring the passion of youth over the sometimes sarcastic and cynical nature of e x p e r i e n c e :) /s, Steve , age 57
Rich Lowry: Iran's ideology baffles Western understanding
Eich ? 12.02.29 leap day 5:30 pm hst •
. .umm , Iran's ideology baffles Eastern understanding
Let me explain
Muslims , Jews , and Christians are all of the same - W e s t e r n - faith . We worship the one God , call him ( or her ) Yaweh , Allah or just plain old God
Most people in the known universe are of Buddist , or - E a s t e r n - faiths ( Hindus , Tao , Confuscious , Shinto ) , natavists , agnostic or stheists and either do not worship a god or worship multiple gods , gods in trees and rocks , cows , or some such internal ( not external - God in others ) deities
That's the way i look at it n e way
God is the glue that holds everything together /s, Steve Dosh
all , 5:30 pm Leap Day
all , 5:30 pm Leap Day 2012
That was a good , well reasoned letter . ..
. .uh . .i say we call it " Romney Care "
In fact , it's all a mechanism for Republicans to have their cake and eat it too
h t h ∞ Steve :)
. ." Boy, LePage has a thin
. ." Boy, LePage has a thin skin and a weak mind.". . l o l , Jon √
Secrecy has no place in a legitimate democracy or a true - blue republic ( read : waterboarding )
It - w i l l - come out in the wash ( " I am not a crook " )
h t h ∞ Steve :)
. .l o l Paul , 5 pm hst
. .l o l Paul , 5 pm hst leap day
Snow day , too ?
. . ..The Hon. Sen. Olympia Snowe was darn good in her day as a centrist - and - mentor to the Hon. Sen Susan Collins . The latter is now the ranking member on the Senate Homeland Security Committee , i believe
Sen . Liebermann used to be a Democrat but couldn't pull off the ruse much as , well , let's just call 'em Rhinos or Rockefeller Republicans
My favorite Senators have to be - in no particular order - our own Senator Dan Inoye ( oldie but goodie ) , Gephardt & McGovern ( going back a bit , too ) along with your Ed Muskie and the current NV Mormon (D) Harry Reid ( who i happen to know personally ) and - his - mentor the old Paul Simon from Illinois ( Mr. Bow Tie ) who i also had the occasion to meet once in Africa during Nelson Mandela's inaguration in 1 9 9 4
I also like his successor very much ( our President ) and that woman , the Hon. former good Senator from NY , uh , what' s her name ? A: Billery , our sitting SECSTATE
i bet she runs for President after Obama finishes his stint
Romney is to Republicans what Kerry and Dukakis were to us Democrats √ ( i . e ., poison )
Think about it ( although Olympia Dukakis , his mom , is a Bates grad., too , to her credit )
Kool - Aid is passé
We drink Great Value ® Cherry Pomegranate Antioxident HAhahahahah , /s, Steve
Analysis: Questions, options reverberate from Snowe bombshell
Steve 12.02.29 ish
W o w - M o m . That I S news √ Snowestorm in a teapot ?
First off , we must - all - sincerely thank the Hon. Sen. Snowe for her many dedicated years of thoughtful and effective leadership for your state and the rest of the these U S of A on important matters
Sure she is a centrist . So is Liebermann ( I ) CT
We applaud her courage and her demeanor throughout her tenure - a stellar and exemplary one at that - in the true spirit and memory of that other - g r e a t - ME female Senator Margaret Chase Smith .
Smith was a Colby Grad . Olympia is , she said , "a Spartan . " Michigan State ? Muskie was Bates
The Hon . Sen. Susan Collins will be the most appropriate individual to comment further on this great woman's distinguished career and her role as a mentor
Dan Breton or Ms. Skelton for U S Senator ( write - in :)
/s, Steve Dosh , Bates '78
. . . . .per usual Dan , i
. . . . .per usual Dan , i agree with you :) 12.02.29
Tabanak Jaque ! Let him or her retire with full pension and health if (s)he wants to , ME State teachers' Union rep √ Transfer maybe ? Kick ' em upstars - admin
This seems to be a classic case of an adult vs. kids in the classroom and who rules what and why . Children ruling the world ? Remember ' Lord of the Flys ?'anyone http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_of_the_Flies Look no further than Cambodia and the killing fields & 14 yr olds w/ machine guns . This may be a witch hunt
Stix and stones will break my bones but names will never harm me
If this ever went to court ( it probably won't ) it would be a rather hard sell
What language was the threat in ? Ig-pay At-lin-ay ¿ AMESLAN ? Did (s)he exhibit and show the Italian salute ? ( i.e., the middle finger :)
Teachers have a thankless job , like policemen and women , E M S , nurses , and firemen and women
Try doing their job some day for a full eight hours . One day . With your kids
/s , Dr. Dosh , father of four and volunteer for > 7 years at our local school system . .
Proposed tax reform might be best answer
David ? 12.02.29 ≠
You're from Baltimole [ sic. ] right ? Chesapeake Bay ? Home of the sister ship to the U S S Constitution , the U S S Constellation ( now being refurbished ) ? Near Annapolis - sailing capitol of the Eaat Coast ?
Our President is no dummy
He just took the wind right out of the Republicans' sails , he did , and he's just warming up :) /s, Steve Dosh , Hawai'i •
Street Talk: I don't like Sundays
l o l √ 12.02.29 10 pm - ish •
. . .". .the fetid stink of Sundays ? "
Sunday's our ƒunday √ In fact , any day above ground is a good day . We like any day that ends in " day . " Carpe Diem and sieze the fish . Goldfish are carps . We can make sushi out of ordinary goldƒish and we recommend Ruby Food ---> http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/207/1052594/restaurant/Maine/Ruby-Food-Bridgton <-- for Chinese food . Good food
We received a fortune cookie there once that read , " What you just ate was not chicken "
Today is not a real day . The 29th of Feb . only comes around every four years or so simply proving the fact that time is not real
It is relevant though
Alo'ha from Pahoa , Steve and ohana *<;)
Cal Thomas: Wisdom of the older generation goes unheeded
Calvin ? 12.02.29 ≠
The God gap is growing wider ? How so ...
Santorum is crazy , dudicle . Stay away from him . .v e r y f a r away •
We finally figured out - why - older people read the Bible so much
They are studying for the final exam :)
/s, Steve Dosh , non - partisan Christian
Balancing celebration with safety
Ed., 12.02.29 ( almost :) 21:21 hst •
. .. Can't tell you with certainty about our laws here in Hawai'i but they are vV\/e r r R r r R r y strict when they come to when one may shoot off and - n o t - shoot off firewroks . We have two New Year's - US and Chinese . On top of that , most people here have a long history of using them ( Asians principally :) . .“but as fast as they allowed it to be reality, it can go away just as fast. . ..” Better than gambling for ME .. . .
They ( the explosions and reports ) make dogs quiver , other animals run for cover and hide , car alarms go off , and general destrution and mayhem . In your neck of the woods , forest fires will be a problem come July 4th , we'd bet √ They are ƒun though , huh ?
Play with fire you're going to get burned
New Hamster [sic.] has fireworks , right ?
Live ƒree , die
I'm with you on this one , Dan , per usual *<;Q~ h t h Ω Steve
Public access is our basic right
All , Monday 10 pm
Oh , boy ! They can't be serious about this , can they ? and . ..
" Right now , the Democrats want to monitor the influence the Maine Heritage Policy Center and other conservative entities have on the current governor’s administration , " i. e., paid lobbyists ?
" The basis of our government being the opinion of the people, the very first object should be to keep that right; and were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter. " T.J. in a letter to Colonel Edward Carrington (16 January 1787)
Something's fishy in Denmark . ..and Augusta , too . /s, Steve
. ..uh huh , Dan √ 15:10
. ..uh huh , Dan √ 15:10 Monday
One and you're done • ' Not Even Once ' - The moniker of our anti - ice campaign here in Pahoa HI u s a
We distribute black wristbands and educate children and adults about crystal meth , ice and how it - d e s t r o y s - families and turns people into thiefs and felons
h t h ∞ /s, Dr. Dosh , FSO & RPCV ( ret.)
former counter - narcotics officer in Guatemala for four years
now http://hawaii.methproject.org/ volunteer :)
Democrats need to get their act in gear
Doug 3 pm hst •
Democrats will win in November with a coherent message http://www.letsmove.gov <- Michelle Obama & http://occupyportland.org/ <- Oregon
We have our acts in gear . This is much larger than you or simply Bangor , Maine although we support the occupy movement , also
Alo'ha from Occupy Hilo and Occupy Pahoa , HI u s a also :)
/s, Dr. Steve Dosh and ƒriends
Claire , 12.02.27 14:49 hst
Claire , 12.02.27 14:49 hst •
. ....Very well put √
Positive change is in the air
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Log_Cabin_Republicans
/s, Steve
L. Godin: Gay marriage issue again
Bert , 12.02.27 14:34 hst •
We don't believe there is only one type of marriage, which is also a sacrament, and that is between a man and a woman that the creator had in mind from the beginning of time, and for as long as the human race has been in existence. If (s)he had other intentions, (s)he would not have bothered in taking a man's rib to create the woman for procreation
We don't pretend to know anything about God other than God is Love
Q : Guess what we gave up for Lent ? A : Hatred and intolerance , bigotry and narrow mindedness
What if your child was gay or a lesbian , bisexual or trans-gender [ somewhat like Ron Reagan jr. or Mary Cheney ] ? Would you love him or her any less ? Of course not . It's ludicrous , Louis . Would you want them to be happy ? Of course you would , Robert . Equal rights , marriages and civil unions ? Yes √
There is a fallacy in these emotional argumets y'all pose . A gaping hole
These people will all just go get married somewhere else whether you approve or not
Rev. Taylor's turn now
Love , Steve Dosh and ohana ; Ro-bert , Larry , Becky , and Drew
https://sites.google.com/site/thestevedoshpage/ God ƒearing Christians . ....
1 dead, 4 wounded in Ohio high school shooting
åll, 14:23 hst • Monday
Guns don't kill people
≠186.000.000 guns , ≠325.000.000 people
When is enough , enough ?
Pray for the survivors . . ..
/s, Dr. Dosh and ohana
1 dead, 4 wounded in Ohio high school shooting
By THOMAS J. SHEERAN Associated Press The Associated Press
Monday, February 27, 2012 6:53 PM EST. .
. ...Thanks again , Mike ,
. ...Thanks again , Mike , Sudnay night 18:18 hst •
Q: Guess what we gave up for Lent ?
A: Hatred and intolerence <3
Love , Steve Dosh and ohana
Erik , Nice !
Erik ,
Nice !
http://www.androidtapp.com/interview-with-erik-wood-developer-of-otter-f...
Do not read whilst driving . Good 'ole Yankee ingenuity √
Hope it works better than OnStar® . We turned our's off > ten years ago . /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana , Hawai'i
Let's clear up the confusion on texting, driving
Joyce, 12.02.26 6 pm hawai'ian time :)
We agree with - e v e r y t h i n g - you have said here
Even though Hyundai ® markets a 2 0 1 2 car with a back seat that is heated , gives you a massage and features a stereo HD TV screen , cars are not a substitute for the living or bed room and never will be
Go buy a motor home
Sexting amongst teens is a growing problem and part of the debate out here in the islands and in Kalamazoo MI http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2012/02/readers_debate_whe...
Lastly ,". ..He was not permitted to own a gun because of domestic violence convictions. This guy deserves federal prison . "
Ayuh √ One and you're done •
Shut up and drive ( not you ! ) /s, Steve
G. DeMoras: Natural family planning
Gabrielle , Sunday night ,17:45
Our Pope - the German shepard - is celebate and abstains from having sex . God Bless him and all his followers , female and male alike
In our sermon today our beloved Priest Fr. Joey admitted that he had eaten meat - quite by mistake - on Friday night . Nobody is perfect , ( except some guy who died ≠ 2 0 1 2 years ago on a cross ;)
Even Jesus the Jew , son of the house of David - traced back to Abraham - had his faults
'Member the time he went to the synagogue and forgot to tell his parents Mary and Joe where he went to ?
HHHmmmmm
i use a condom , 'natch √
/s, Dr. Dosh , father of four
Bob ? . ." Taxpayers are
Bob ?
. ." Taxpayers are leaving Maine in droves. " How do you figure that ? My research shows that Maine's population has been ≠ one (1) million to 1,250,000 since about when the 1 9 0 0 ( nineteen hundred ) census was taken
Thisis also when children and pregnant women were still working in the Bates Mills of the greater L / A metropolitain area tending bobbins at night time by candlelight ( no OSHA or Unions )
The point is that nobody's moving in and nobody's moving out
And you think Maine is getting progressively poorer ?
The facts seem to indicate otherwise . Health is much better , too √ http://factfinder2.census.gov
Alo'ha from Pahoa , HI , a state with a similar population , similar tax rate , yet the - best - longevity rate of any State in this blessed Union ( we live longer here :) /s, Steve
. ...Claire , You've
. ...Claire ,
You've highlighted the value of preventative and prophylactic medicine + education very well
An once of prevention is worth a pound of cure
† y v m /s, Steve
Mike , Sunday night ". .
Mike , Sunday night
". . ....there will be ever more of the poor and low-income, and fewer of those who pay the tab . "
Probably not
The US population has gone from ≠ 215 million to 300 million over the past 25 years , most of them productive workers . Employers help √ Medicare ( and Social Security ) will not go belly up . Join http://www.aarp.org , it's a worthwhile organization that protects our rights
Happy Oscar night :) /s, Steve
MaineCare: There’s plenty of outrage to go around
Rex, 12.02.26 5 pm
You've pretty much hit the nail right on the head √
Health and education are similar to a lot of us ; you can never have too much
Now B4 y'all start getting your dander up , experience high blood pressure symptoms or experience an aneurysm , think of it this way - if you call 9.11 you really want to be helped , correct ?
Before you can blink an eye the Fire , EMS and Police services are at your front door . Thank goodness
Freedom ain't free . One must actually - pay - for these services
" Oh ! " one might be want to say , " We do not want to actually pay to be patched up . We want to live free and die !"
That's always an alterative ; New Hampshire
In this case you really can have your cake and eat it , too , curmudgeons . Call it ObamaCare , RomneyCare , MaineCare - whatever you like - you will not be turned away for lack of funds ( at least in Maine anyway ) . Canada , too
You'd be surprised what percentage of work that a doctor ( or lawyer ) does for ƒree , i . e ., pro bono - volunteer like - out of the goodness of her or his heart .
Happy Lenten Season /s, Steve Dosh
Reverend working to get back to pulpit
all 12.02.25 3 pm hst • ƒlyday
Wally ,
God bless you . We commend and admire ppl like you and your lovely wifey <3
Now if only Rev. Taylor could only possibly emulate your example
Could you please explain liƒe to him ?
/s, a former attendee of the Mechanic Falls Methodist church , Dr. Dosh , who , not to †oo† my own horn , was helping re-roof our church this week :) . .His sermon will be a secret until then. . ....
PHOTO: Lewiston art gallery changes name
All,
. ... .ya' gotta' have arts √
ADMISSION IS FREE
Tuesday 2/28/12 @ 12:30PM
BATES COLLEGE STEEL PAN ORCHESTRA
OLIN ARTS CENTER
ADMISSION IS FREE
yes F R E E !
http://www.bates.edu
Nice photos Daryn . ...
J. Sutherland: Unfair discrimination
all , Friday 14:50 hst •
[ref : my comment yesterday about plebecites and hiring new dog catchers √]
Roosters are next to worthless , kinda' like pit bulls , wolves or coy or dingo dogs
We have hens that do not make noise , are essentially kept inside , and give us eggs , New Hampshire production chickens that lay red eggs
My suggestion would be to plan for a bar - b - cue soon and feature chicken on the menu , Julie /s, Steve Dosh , farmer and vegan
b t w - ed. LSJ ® ? Have those ppl ( ecoterrorists :) ever come back from Ohio who were complaining so much about DeCoster's egg farm in Turner ?
A: Didn't think so . ..
c h i c k e n s :)
all friday 12.02,25 3 pm .
all friday 12.02,25 3 pm
. ....Now she seems to be broke -->
http://www.hawaiiantel.net/news/read.php?rip_id=%3CD9T3VV8O0%40news.ap.o...
Culture of entitlement ?
i.e., Mrs. . ..er .. former Gov. Plain [sic] /s, Steve Dosh
N. Carrier: Homelessness happens
Nancy , 12.02.23 20:20 in Hawai'i
. .i agree 1 0 0 % with everything you have said
No body in their right mind chooses homelessness . i firmly believe that people try as hard as they can , within their demonstrated capabilities given the circumstances that are often thrust upon them
We are all ( all of us ) victims of our choices to a certain degree
This is not meant to be a cynical or sarcastic remark
" **it happens ," to quote Forrest Gump
During this Lenten season i would suggest that the good Rev. Taylor take off the collar , re-read John Griffen's 1 9 6 1 book " Black Like Me , " ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Like_Me , go out in the cold and rain and under the overpasses , near the dumps next to the camp fires and spend a night or three with these poor souls . Become a ' ho-bo ' [ whore-boy ; an orphan ] and see what it's - r e a l l y - like . It may possibly bring new meaning to the phrase , " There , by the grace of God , go i ." Sincerely , Steve Dosh , R P C V Micro '78
Families greet their Marines in Brunswick
. .Nice √
The Facts: Energy independence for U.S., ME
Gordon 12.02.23 8 pm
Not much has changed over the years , has it ? Good analysis √
Here in Hawai'i we use oil to produce 80& of our electricity ( the other 20% is produced by the Ted Turner financed Puna geothermal power plant in my backyard )
Oil for heat and electricity is a waste and lu . It should be used in things that move , because it is a portable source of energy Coal reamins = the - source of electric power generation for the U S . It has gotten cleaner with the addition of scrubbers . US coal is hard , too , unlike Chinese ( or British ) coal , which is of a softer , browner , and dirtier character
There is no E P A in China
i beleive that's where most of our global warming problems come from and where we need to focus our efforts in the future http://climate.nasa.gov/
Energy and economic interdependence comes at a price. h t h /s, Steve
Scott , 12.02.23 19:11 pm -
Scott , 12.02.23 19:11 pm - ish
Whelp , in a true democracy , ( which you pretty much have ) , any non-felon can gather valid signatures for anything and offer it up as a referendum for the Great State of Maine plebicite to vote upon
Gathering signatures is fairly E Z and straightforward . You've ssen people do it
In ME , ( correct me someone here ) all you need are about ≠ 75,000 signatures to put something to a statewide vote ( ≠ the city of Bangor ? )
So, if someone wanted to truly make ME the first Muslim democratic State in these US of A or , alternatively , have all dog catchers be elected officials ( rather than appointed or Police men and women ) it could be done
Someoone has to do it though , rather than just thinking about doing it
Actions speak louder than words ( not aimed at you Scott :) ∞ h t h /s, Steve
Paul 12.02.23 7 pm hst • l
Paul 12.02.23 7 pm hst •
l o l . A : No
We'll leave the elitists for the Romney and Bush families and the Kool Aid ® for Jim Jones
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonestown
. ...b t w - Gave up the rrRrRRrUmm for Lent /s, Steve *<:)
Leonard Pitts: Refuse to be boxed in by stereotypes
Leo 12.02.23 10:45 hst •
Stereotypes are like all generalizations : they are false , by definition :) h t h , Steve
. .Dan , Don't go and
. .Dan , Don't go and confuse them with the facts ! /s, Steve
almost one year ago next month ---> http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/fact-checker/post/kicking-the-tires-... <----
Good editotial √ 12.02.23
Good editotial √ 12.02.23 10:30 am-ish
Nice inclusion of others' o p i n i o n s , too :)
During this len†en , i've got to give up s o m e t h i n g season , we find that a low carb - no carb diet is the best way to eliminate fat . h th ∞ Dr. Dosh
PHOTO: 'Fat Tuesday' in Auburn
. .Nice photos √
Street Talk: In 17 minutes I'll be smart again
. .l o l Mark √ 12.02.22 5:05 pm
Next mood swing , six minutes ?
We love you Mark . Always have . Remain sarcastic but do not become cynical
SLC huh ? Salt of the earth , those Mormons . In fact , my son and i are on the way to Boy Scouts right now . Guess where ? HI Pahoa ward √ Pretty d r y out there , huh ? They had to permit drinking liquor because of the Mitt Romney Olympics 2 0 0 2 in Park City
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2002_Winter_Olympics
Europeans drink . Europeans know nothing about Jo Smith or Brig Young
Take pictures . Best * s n o w * on Earth
Q : Eastern powder ?
A : Blue ice . ..HAhahah
Salt Lake UT . S L U T . i swear thay say that ! /s, Steve and ohana
It’s time to stop property-tax cheats
Ed. Weds. 12.02.22 4:45 hst •
Wouldn’t it be entertaining if, at the end of each legislative session, the voting public could hold a contest for the most absurd bill considered for passage ?
l o l - Yes √ http://www.dumblaws.com/laws/united-states/maine
Wood lots , huh ? And i used to make palletts for Bob Brackett in Leeds . .A good man ( lived next to the K O A ) . He used to drive them to Boston and sell them for US#10 each . Keep up the good works • Great newspaper /s, Steve
. .Claire , 12.02.21 17:45
. .Claire , 12.02.21 17:45 hst •
What you've stated is probably true . When you have a society with no rules, no morals, no care for anyone other than yourself you have anarchy . Nobody is advocating that . The U S Constitution proclaims it our - r e s p o s i b i l i t y - ( our duty ) to vote
Vote libertarian or communist or socialist if you like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libertarian_Party_%28United_States%29
In a perfect world we'd be bored out of our gourds and yes we have read Atlas Shrugged
Q: How did they miss these people in the first count?
A: Dead people still vote in Chicago and Baltimore , probably N'Orleans , too . i was a U N election observer in Guatemala w/ Jimmy Carter once . The upcoming elections in Russia will be vVverRry interesting . Who put in Putin n e way ¿ Variety is the spice of liƒe . The point is to \/ote h t h , Steve Dosh :)
A priority to end violence in our homes
Ed. 12.02.21 5:30 pm
. . Just say yes to domestic harmony . We even have bumper stickers that say that here in Hawai'i . It was courageous of your Governor to admit he had been a victim of abuse as a child . Real men ( and women ) don't hit •
Not in our town
http://www.planetpuna.com/dharmony/Pahoa%20Home%20of%20Domestic%20Harmon...
Alo'ha from Pahoa /s, Steve and ohana
. .Andrew, 12.02.20 12:30 pm
. .Andrew, 12.02.20 12:30 pm hst •
It's all good . All who wander aren't lost. .
Wonder no more √
A: No •
Democrats are honest , likable , inclusive , not indecisive , not the party of fat cats and Rush Limbaugh racist type white males or shrill hockey moms , we include L G B T , love females & males , love love & hate the haters , and -- best of all -- pay ca¢h on the barrelhead √
Money talks & B S walks , Republicans
b t w - Mr. Santorum , i am a responsible Christian male and i use contraceptives.
Am i sinning ? Adopt √
hth /s, Dr. Dosh , home of our best President yet . .. Happy Day <3
Lewiston Dems to caucus Feb. 26
To our native son , Prsident Barack Hussein Obama 12.02.20 noon Hawai'ian time
~ Happy Presidents' Day ~
. ...To you and your lovely wifey Michelle , and your two darlings kids , Sasha and Melia /s, Us http://www.letsmove.gov
Still pumping gas after 44 years
Jim 12.02.20 10 pm Hawai'ian time
Give that man a raise √ HAHhahah ! We have people like that here in Hawai'i also . ..who work for 76 ® . i always tip you guys . .er . . they actually pump the gas , too .
Nice photo , Amber .
Keep up the good works . Keep moving . It's one of the secrets of liƒe . Laughing is the other one . /s, Steve Dosh
Poor attendance tied to Lewiston graduation rates
Wow , Bonnie . . ...);>*
" You think education is expensive ? Try ignorance " -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._C._Watts
i volunteer . Mainstreaming √ i am all for it , also , because it works . ADD children , AHDH , handicapped , disabled , abused and even ethnic minorities get frustrated , too , don't forget . School is a safe place for many , also . ...
You can't win if you don't play and those who try eventually succeed . There are waaaaay too many examples of that . Many call them heroes . Some just call them Mr. President :) Happy Presidents' Day everyone . Hang out the flag and show your pride /s, Mr. Dosh and ohana , Hawai'i •
Jim Simones: There are serious problems at MSHA
Jim , 12.02.19 21:21 hst •
You pose some serious allegations in your well thought out letter √
This must be solved before another slumlord from New Gloucester operating in Loystone ( sic . ) lets yet another fire occur and small children perish because the fire alarms aren't working properly for lack of a 9v battery , the fire extinguishers haven't been tested this century or are not even there and the wood is well s e a s o n e d
Doesn't matter if it is in Norway , Sweden , Denmark, Paris , or Naples
Start off with an independent audit of the agency . Independant . Not the ME Attorney General , donja' think also , Hon. Sen. Craven ?
Hire an outside accounting firm . They do this for a living , regularly
Your letter and affiliation begs the question whether your Maine U S Federal Senators are at all concerned about housing problems and the homeless in Maine , also , Jim . Yeah , them . Plenty of finger pointing going on now , huh ? h t h /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i •
M. Theriault: Heading down a slippery slope
Maurice , Sunday night 21:00 hst
. . The m y s t e r y of our ƒai†hs . .
Hey ! †hanks Stig ( Jason ) and Betty Davis ( neé Davies )
We once had to cut off Sally Struther's Christian Childrens' Fund ( http://www.childfund.org now ) from federal funds for Sudan ( foreign aid ) . They were buying villiages there . That's against the law ! It's called s l a v e r y
Keep church and state separate , Republicans . Pat Robertson is not in the running this year , either , Mr. Santorum
Long live our President Barack Hussein Obama's RomneyCare ® in these very U S of A , Mike . It remains a very good idea √ Mike Moore surely got that right in his 2 0 0 5 film - Sicko - now didn't he ?
Common sense seems to be in short supply these days , Jim . ....
/s, Steve Dosh , Hawai'i Happy Presidents Day y'all . ~ Hang out the flag ~
M. Grover: Leave hatred behind
Mike , Sunday night 20:20 h s t •
Q : Doesn't the Bible teach us to act like Christ ?
A : Yes
Q : To try to spread love and peace ?
A : Yes, also
Q : Was Paul saying that those who can't help themselves should be left to starve to death ?
A : No , That person might be sick, injured or could not find a job. Even if that person is one lazy bum, unwilling to work, doesn't Jesus tell us "to love thy neighbor as you love yourself ?
Q : Yes √ You've touched upon some important points that need review prior to this coming Ash Wednesday •
Today in church we learned how Jesus did the difficult thing and actually made a disabled person walk . He didn't just say he could do it . He did it , in a place of worship amongst many witnesses - Jews probably ( Jesus was a Jew , after all )
Hate is one of those four letter words and ideas some practice Christianity - is - all about love & forgiveness , redemption , hope , faith , and reconciliation , as you have correctly noted . Those who believe other wise are just blowing s m o k e . Love love and enbrace it wherever you find it . You'll never go wrong that way . God is good . God is love
Non believers ? Just believe
You have nothing to lose and everything to gain
Thanks for your letter . Mike /s, Steve ( a Christian much like you , too :)
l o l Rich √ " Robert Rector
l o l Rich √
" Robert Rector of The Heritage Foundation, an expert on out-of-wedlock births . .. " Hmmm .. ... Open foot , insert mouth [ sic.]
Religion and politics make strange bewfellows √
i use contraception . It prevents certain diseases , too
Whe†her a woman wishes to use it is entirely up to her
It is her body
Sure beats coat hanger abortions in back alleys
h t h ∞ /s, Steve
30 dogs coming to Lewiston shelter
All Sunday 12.02.19
. ...This is probably a good thing . So Car , No Car , " Dogs from GA GA land invade Maine " http://www.aspca.org . Feral cats & pigs are the big problem , though , not to mention your coy dogs up they'ya in ME . Pit bulls are useless creatures and ought to be outlawed
Quoting ME native singer - song - writer James Taylor , " Man's best friend ? i should hope not ! " Dogs are not , in fact , humans and never will be . Some things are , in fact , impossible , like dogs walking on Mars
ßuena Suerté with this one everyone ...
Adopt a greyhoud or a whipett from a dog track
We have a hen . She gives us an egg ( sometiems two ) every day
Do not purchase bunny rabitts for Easter unless you plan to eat them
Just a suggestion /s, Steve Dosh and ohana
Feds up New England catch limit on winter flounder
. . The flounder is my favorite fish . Wanna' know why ? A: Because even a ƒlounder can choose sides . nyuk , nyuk .. /s, Steve Dosh
Man with gun reported at Lewiston cemetery
all , Sunday 1 pm hst •
Mental illness is real
Women attempt suicide more often but males are more successful in their attempts . Men use guns to their heads , women usually use pill and drug induced comotose ( go to bed , wake up dead ) or a razor blade in a warm tub , sometimes prescription drugs and alcohol combinations
Hope this guy comes around in time and we are all confident the police are doing the best they can
They have dealt with this before
They do this for a living , protecting the public against themselves
Attempted suicide is against the law in all 5 0 states . It is a felony , like spousal abuse and other assault and battery offences with deadly weapons
Pray for a good conclusion to this y'all . .... † y v m Amber et. al.
h t h Ω /s, Dr. Dosh
Forfeiting the public trust
. ...We agree √ Sunday 12:44 hst •
The Hon. John Forbes Kerry = Hero , Bush = Zero
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Kerry
..A G Ashcroft ? HAhahhahaH ! Mr. Waterboard hisself √ Who are the Cheney's supporting this year for President ? Bunch o' crooks . ENRON ® . .BS bailout ( Bear - Stearns ) & more
If you can't do the time don't do the crime . Prisoners just - l o v e - to see crooked politicians and &*#! lawyers thrown in jail wth them . Tons 'o fun . It a regular riot ( the type that should be broken up with a club :)
But is it fair to take the pensions of public employees who have done wrong ? A : Yes , especially if they committed the crime whilst in performance of their sworn public duty . Matter of fact , it is incumbent upon the A G to take the money back or they'll just do it again . And a gain ...next time . .as political appointees
h t h ∞ /s, Dr. Dosh
. . ..Joyce et., al.,
. . ..Joyce et., al., 12.02.17 ƒlyday ≠ †hat's correct √
Do try to remember ; numbers don't lie , liars go figger . We trust the Repulicans about as far as we can - t h r o w them - You can quote on us ont that , †o0oøº•
Ma'ha'lo ,
Steve and ohana
http://www.youtube.com/user/stosherdosher?feature=mhee10:30
. .
Swipe welfare cheats off the system
. .†hanks Clarie √ 12.02.15 11 am - ish •
They are rhe 9 9 % http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/
h t h ∞ /s, Dr. Dosh
Bowen: At least one more year of No Child Left Behind
Steve 12.02.14 more or less
http://www.nclb.gov was a deal worked out between then President Bush ( his wife was a TX school teacher ) and the Hon . Sen . Ed Kennedy to try and raise school standards nationwide . Schools didn't like it because it impinged upon state rights , let's say . At the time they even put up little red school houses outside the U S Dept of Education in DC . i used to pass by them on the bus home back to Annapolis after work . Now where did they get T H A T silly idea one might ask
The Bushs are Yale and the Kennedies all Harvard . Guess what the first prep school in the nation was ? hint http://www.thegovernorsacademy.org/ and , yes, it was housed in a little red school house . It prepared young men for Harvard . This was back when ME was still part of MA . Nickle knowledge √ TX remains ≠ 48th worst in school standards in the US
The NCLB is akin to Haiti
Do you give them more help & $$ because they are such a disaster area or do you withhold funding ?
We ( you and i ) remain part of the 99% . /s, Steve Dosh
Correction: Wrong group
ed. happy v - day
" Heritage Foundation believes the mortgage settlement provides too - much - relief " √
My Masters' advisor at G W U ( George Washington University - nice ads ! ) worked there whilst i was working over to http://www.brookings.org
We still stay in touch . Never liked each other that much though when i was getting my degree . Brookings in the mid '80's was " Democrats in exile ."
G W U graduated Jackie Bovier Kennedy ( there's a Hall named after her ) and Colin Powell . .among others /s, Steve
Average gasoline prices up 5.1 cents in state
. .it's US$4.42 regular here in Hawai'i and we just - lost - the only competition to Dutch Shell ® corp , Chevron ® . Our gas stinks, too . Something's fishy here in Paradise . Monopolies abound . Hawai'ian Airlines is one and there are many others . Milk hovers aorund $US5.00 a gallon here and eggs are usually US$2.99 a dozen . Bread is expensive , too ( US$4.00 a loaf , easy ) . Rice is cheap though /s, Steve :)
Oxford Hills football coach resigns over nude Facebook photo
all , Valentine's Day ≠
omg - he didn't , did he ? What's in the water up they'ya ?
" Here's your sign . ." http://www.billengvall.com/ <-- amazing resemblance ¿
i feel sorry for the guy . Here in Hawai'i we might just laugh it off but it shows a lack of . .hmm . .whatever . Live and learn . You are most likely an okay guy , Paul , and i think we could be friends . Dang . Hate when that happens /s, Steve
Leonard Pitts: Super PAC money transforming U.S. elections
Leo Monday 6 pm
Oh ! So the legislation that the Republicans ( headed by President Bush and his cronies ) passed that allows foreign countries , kings and despots to buy U S politicians you don't like now , all of sudden ?
North Korea , Syria , China , Lebanon , Columbian drug cartels , Mexicans drug lords -- all our friends and enemies - anyone can set up a Super PAC now . Communists , billionaires from Iran , French arm dealers , Muslims , Hindus , Buddists , etc .
It's - b u s i n e s s - as usual . After all , the business of America is business http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/ /s, Dr. Dosh of the 99 %
View from elsewhere: Payroll tax deadline approaches — again
all, 12.02.13 6 pm hst •
Good editorial √ Much better than those Florida papers and the Washington Times ® ( Times ! )
Just one man's opinion /s, Steve http://www.ajr.org for more . ...
Swipe welfare cheats off the system
. ..Hahah Joyce and Happy Valentines Day week to you also , Ms. Meyer ! Feel the L O V E <3 n e one ?
" This year ( 2012 ) , eight defendants have already been indicted in just the Lewiston area, which is tremendous progress. " Cheers √
N e one . ...er .. anybody can report the cheats . Hang around the ATMs and get their names and PINs . Your State I G probably has a site set up for it . The Feds sure do ( once again - your tax $$ @ work :)
We are not altogether sure that your assertion that there are , " . ...no controls on how TANF and ASPIRE benefits — meant to help needy families and to help people get and keep jobs — can be spent ," is absolutely and entirely correct . Nobody - w a n t s - to be on W I C or S N A P , we can assure you that much . Go get 'em √ . Prove US all wrong . Report back when you have caught one . Don't forget it costs ≠$US45,000 to house , feed , and warm a destitute female inmate in jail every year in ME ( forget about her kids for the moment ). Suspend disbelief . /s, Steve Dosh and ohana , not presently on welfare . b t w - Bone n' Thugs ? We prefer http://www.capsteps.com/ for humor instead and NOT necessarily an endorsement
Alice , Sunday 1:30 pm hst
Alice , Sunday 1:30 pm hst •
That's all and good . It does burn clean . You get propane natural gas ( L N G ) from the same place as us and we all get our US Navy destroyers : Lake Charles , LA and not Bath Iron Works , ME . In fact , we are all for the Passamoquoddy , Penobscot , Mic-Macs , Maliseet , Abenaki , and other indigenous tribes located they'ya in Maine having jurisdiction over their rightful ports to bring these huge , unweildy L N G ships in to Maine from Louisiana and overseas from foreign countries . Ever pumped ' pane ? ' Neither have we . We get gasoline and oil from la Canada and Alaska here in the 50 th state , celebrating 50 years of statehood • Alo'ha from Pahoa :) /s, Steve Dosh and ohana http://www.hawaiiankingdom.org/ :)
Bob 12.02.12 13:30 hst ≠
Bob 12.02.12 13:30 hst ≠
. . ..Um , like the LSJ® is a Democracy , councilman Reed ? It isn't . It's a privately owned firm . They can like or dislike whomever they want to √ Post a picture . It's rather E Z to do . ...
b t w - your State's Governor's Office has the study you want . Go get it . It's ƒree to all tax paying citizens . And here : click this for more factual & ƒree data http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_Maine
h t h ∞ /s, Dr. Dosh
[ Thank goodness for " The Fourth Estate ." This is an excellent newspaper . We can not w a i t to see the discussion surrounding Mitt Romney's recent pyrric victory . . . *<;]
R. Wing: No to wind power
Reginald Wing , Peru ME u s a 12.02.12 13:05 hst •
. ..umm. . we think u r gravely wrong ( respectfully submitted :)
Have you ever heard of a TX businessman by the name of Tom Boone Pickens ?
Study up http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pickens_Plan " He was a well-known takeover operator and corporate raider during the 1980s . With an estimated current net worth of about $1.4 billion, he is ranked by Steve Forbes , capitalist tool , as the 328th-richest person in America and ranked 879th in the world ." ( ≠ same citation )
He made his money by blowing smoke and hot air , also
h t h , /s, Dr. Dosh http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/
J. Wellehan: We need clean politics
Jim & Wilma , 12.02.12 1 pm hst •
lol @ Reagan and Regan and Stockman's ' trickle down theory ' ( since renounced by none other than the author , David Stockman ( R ) MI himself http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trickle-down_economics . We can only think of one thing that trickle or slides down hill . .... slippery , and it stinks √
" . ..the foolishness of the Supreme Court ." You're off to a bad start on the wrong foot already " Former " , you also say ?
Politics is from the Latin , everyone ; " poly " meaning " many , " and " tics " meaning " blood sucking creatures . "
We talk politics in here , too :)
Mitt just experienced a pyrric victory in the Great State of Maine
Best of luck y'all . †ruths hurt sometimes . They have little to do with good or bad . Don't let the †ruth be the enemy of the good
h t h /s, Steve , Hawai'i <3
Singer Whitney Houston dead
all , 12:40 Sunday hst •
R I P Ms. Houston-Brown
You are still loved and sadly missed by your fans
In fact , Whitney lives ( on CD's , DVD's , and videos near you :)
Love,
Us <3
Leonard Pitts: Private faith versus public faith
Leo ? 12.02.10 22:55
You are in Flori-duh , correct ?
American football is a religion there
Get used to it
/s, Dr. Dosh , soccer dad
Cal Thomas: Obama misunderstands purpose of charity
Calvin ? 12.02.10 22:44 hst •
For 60 years the National Prayer Breakfast has been a political event . Pat Robertson even - r a n - for President once . Jesus was a Jew and rendered unto Ceaser what was his ( i.e., he gladly paid taxes ) . Karl Marx and Stephen Engles were probably Christians as were Groucho Marx and John Lennon . I've read Das Kapital in German . The wrote it in London
It's President Barack Hussein Obama and no one ever said he was a preacher like Martin Luther King Jr. or the prophet Mohummed or even the Bhuddah
God helps those who help themselves
You columns are pointless
/s, Steve Dosh , a Christian like you
Austin Bay: Syria: World War I continues
Austin , 12.02.10 22:35
No
WW I was about " Balkanization " ( the Balkans ) and European Kings , Queens , and Dukes , and royal bloodlines
Bosnia was more about WW I than Syria every will be : Muslims vs. Christians , etc , plain and simple
Slobodan Milosovic was similar to Hitler and Stalin . Putin is a meglomainiac , plain and simple . Russia fears economically strong China and the united Germany
Reread your history books h t h /s, Dr. Dosh
J. Keelan: Marginalizing citizens
Wow Joe , 22:22 hst ƒlyday
That rebuttal was great . † y v m
Love love , that's what we say . You wanna' get married ? Please do . I think Ron Reagan jr. and Dick Cheney's daughter would agree , also , and they are probably Christians like anyone else , including you , me and her . ( for those not in the know , Ron is gay and Mary is lesbian . They are probably not Republicans though )
For other skeptics reading this , what if your child was gay or lesbian ? Would you love her or him any less ? A : Of course not . You'd wish them all the best and continued happiness
Now we can only hope and pray many will see through the fallacy and ludicrous nature of anti - same sex marriage advocates . " There are none so blind as those who will not see . ..." Jeremiah Chapter 5: verse 21
ref : Chicken Little ? HAhahHAhhah Q: You know what the farmer said , Joe ? A: Holy moley . A talking chicken ! Happy Valentines Day week , Love , Dr. Dosh and ohana , Hawai'i
T. Carter: Bullying won't work
Thanks Tim 12.02.10 10:10 pm hst •
Bullys may win a fight or two but they never win the war
Q : Why ?
A : Because there always another bigger , more powerful , and nastier bully ready and willing to whomp on them . Just bide your time , wait and see
b t w - i believe most ( 92.3 % ) of people in this world are good , based on my personal experience , age , and wisdom . We are the 99 % . Who is the .3% ? It's a rhetorical question . We all know who t h e y are . Happy Valentines Day week /s, Dr. Dosh :)
Stig . .er Jason 12.02.10 10
Stig . .er Jason 12.02.10 10 pm hst •
We are with you 110% on this one , buddy
ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_Denmark
Happy Valentines day week , too . /s Steve Dosh and ohana in Hawai'i where we are stuck with 80% oil electricity generating capacity . At least it is mostly from Canada and Alaska :)
Stig , " Fix your Muffler ! "
Stig ,
" Fix your Muffler ! " - an old Midas ® ad for dba on loud cars and motorcycles :)
Q ; dba for car stereo systems ¿ " PLAY IT AS LOUD AS YOU WANT . I USED TO BE IN ARTILLERY ! " Robin Williams as Adrian Cronauer in Good Morning Vietnam , j/k , j\k :) /s, Steve
The thing with turbines is the birds who hit them in fog , clouds or nightime ( s e r i o u s l y ) , kinda' like radio tower guy wires and such . ...
l o l , we get it Stig Just
l o l , we get it Stig
Just don't go and start posting nassty limricks about there once was a guy from _____ :)
Steve
An impassioned, diverse dialogue on wind power
Joyce , 12.02.10 21:30 hst •
That was one ballsy editorial √
Y'all know where i stand already and i don't think T. Boone Pickens is wrong . i am all for windpower in ME and not just because i live in Hawai'i . Heck , i am for inmproved and more efficient hydropower on the St. John's and Adroscoggin rivers , too , and tidal power in the Bay of Funday http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tidal_power
As a amateur physicist , mini nuclear power plants would be great everywhere . After all , the fundamental fact of our nuclear age is that critical mass = 24 lbs of enriched plutonium -- about the size of a soccer ball . That's no big secret . The cat has been out of that bag since Enrico Fermi's U. of Chicago tests under the bleachers in 1 9 4 1
This happens to be right in our back yard --> http://www.punageothermalventure.com/ <--
Let's hear some cheers for renewable energy sources including biomass . Little red lights on hills don't scare us . Acid rain on hills and sterile fishing ponds do • h t h /s, Dr. Dosh
Connie Schultz: Karl Rove rails against Eastwood's advertisement
Connie , 21:21 hst • ƒlyday
The epic Bush - Cheney mancession drags on and on . Guess who's on the board of the bankrupt GM ® ? Hint : the bozo VP who couldn't spell potato . At least Fiat ® \ Chrysler ® repays their debts . Ford ® never needed a bail out in the first place . In fact, i believe GM ® did repay their ≠$US2B debt to the USG already
Anyone remember the Bush BS ( Bear Stearns ) bailout http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bear_Stearns or the Houston based Enron ® bankruptcy ?
Anything good ever come out of Texas ?
Stay away from us , Republicans , especially you , Rick Perry
We are on to all your tricks . /s, Steve Dosh :)
W. Van Tassel: Obama has no standards
Bill , Friday 12.02.10 21:10
Kinda' harsh aren't you ? Q: Who is this man who believes in the legality of killing unborn children; who believes homosexuality is moral; who believes in a back-handed manner of forcing birth control and abortion policies on religious hospitals; a man whose writings, policies and associates, past and present, all fit the descriptors of a Marxist, a statist, a socialist and a communist ? I'll tell you . A: Nobody √
Ever hear of forgiveness , repentance , and reconciliation ?
Sure , hate is four letter word , also
Please re-read your Bible ; John 8:7 , Matthew 7:1 & Romans 2:1
h t h <3 Happy Valentines Day week /s, Dr. Dosh , Christian
Cleaning out the inbox: Cheers and cheers.
Scott et. al., Friday 20:30
" Mills’ efforts at real reform will have a direct impact on many commuters and other travelers who use the turnpike regularly, by keeping tolls from increasing. By reducing the budget from $41.8 million in 2012 to $37.5 million in 2013, Mills has done what he promised to do, and the best news is he’s still at it. " That is good news !
In this day and age many feel that tolls are simply anacronistic , kinda' like phone books and libraries ( yeah , i said it ! )
Kudos to the LSJ ® for your recent investigative journalism , also , this past week ( Ms. Skelton ) Remember though , " the bearer of bad news fares badly ." - - quoting W. Edwards Deming , the management guru who the Japanese loved during the 1960s http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W._Edwards_Demings I used to be an Ombudsman ( essentially the bearer of bad tidings )
What ever happened with DeCoster and his egg farms and those ppl from Ohio who were spying on him ? HAhHAhah ! /s, Dr. Dosh
PHOTO: Bates Community Folk Festival
Russ Friday 20:20 hst •
How'd you take these pictures witout getting your f e e t in the shots ¿
Mahalo,
Steve :)
Traffic alert: Potential backup on the Longley Bridge tonight
all 10:10 am hst • Friday
Whilst stuck in traffic , please tune in to radio 91.5 FM ( like right now ! ) until ≠ 1 am Batesies are giving away free stuff during their annual Trivia Night on the radio . It's fun ! ( and free ) . WRBC is the radio station of Bates College . Our mission is to provide the Lewiston-Auburn listening public with a diverse array of programming not found on commercial or public radio http://www.wrbcradio.com , a non-profit , on-line & apolitical organization . 50,000 watts of non - commercial ( except PSAs Public Service Announcements ) listening p l e a s u r e . Do not use your cell phone while drving to call in answers please , unless fully stopped and way over on the right side of the road . 786-6255 We are online , too /s, Dr. Dosh , former WRJR DJ , Hawai'i , Bates '78 :)
uh Mark ? 10 am hst •
uh Mark ? 10 am hst • Friday
Sorry :) The Hon. Sen Kerry only received three Purple Hearts , a Bronze and a Silver Star . I was confusing him with our Senator here in Hawai'i , Dan Inoye who received the Medal of Honor for his bravery after being drafted stright from an internmnet camp for Japanese - Americans
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_career_of_John_Kerry
What was Bush doing in TX in '72 ? " It generated headlines primarily with its controversial allegation that George H. W. Bush, had been instrumental in covering up his son George W. Bush's alleged 1972 arrest for cocaine possession in Harris County, Texas. According to Hatfield, three sources (whom he did not name) told him that, as a favor to the elder Bush, a judge had expunged the younger Bush's record in return for the younger Bush performing community service. Hatfield later alleged that Karl Rove was one of the sources. " ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortunate_Son_%28Hatfield%29
Still , Kerry = 5 medals , Bush = O . Kerry - Hero . Bush - 0
h t h ∞ /s, Steve Dosh ( FSO - ret.)
Turning back the clock on social care
all 13:13 hst Thursday
Do you see - w h y - we do not trust - any - Republicans now ?
b t w - we ( you and me ) - all - H A V E Obama care ® , Romney care ® , whatever you want to call it and we like it
Romney = Dukakis & Kerry w/o the Congressional medal of honor
( John Kerry = Hero • Bush ? Z e r o 0 ø º • O :)
/s, Steve Dosh , Hawai'i
Jonathan 10:40 pm hst
Jonathan 10:40 pm hst • Monday
" I am not a crook , " Richard Nixon ≠ 1 9 7 4 , also see : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiro_Agnew both Republicans " During his fifth year as Vice President, in the late summer of 1973, Agnew was under investigation by the United States Attorney's office in Baltimore, Maryland, on charges of extortion, tax fraud, bribery and conspiracy. In October, he was formally charged with having accepted bribes totaling more than $100,000, while holding office as Baltimore County Executive, Governor of Maryland, and Vice President of the United States. "
Learn to trust Republicans about as far as you can t h r o w them :) h t h , /s, Steve :)
Paul , †rue . One can almost
Paul ,
†rue . One can almost always plead the 5th Amendment to the U . S . Constitution in order to not perjure oneself √
Take O.J. Simpson and Johnny Cochran for instance . Silence is golden •
Ignor-ance is not bliss though h t h , /s Steve
l o l , Mark , Monday , Jesus
l o l , Mark , Monday , Jesus hates the Patriots :)
Q : You know where you find a frog with no legs ?
A : Right where you left him √
/s. Steve :)
Janet , 12.02.06 10:30 pm
Janet , 12.02.06 10:30 pm in Hawai'i
. .Yes. .yet , it's not even got to do with a particular party or political persuation , per sé
- All - Government officials and appointess must not even smell of inappropriate or illegal activity \ immoral behavior . i submit to you the following
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarence_Thomas
^^ He is a sitting Chief Justice of our U S Supremem Court now . ^^
" . . ...Thomas was nominated by Bush to fill Marshall's seat on the United States Supreme Court. Thomas's confirmation hearings were bitter and intensely fought, centering on an accusation that he had made unwelcome sexual comments to attorney Anita Hill, a subordinate at the Department of Education and subsequently at the EEOC. The U.S. Senate ultimately confirmed Thomas by a vote of 52–48. " C st la vie , h t h , Steve :)
T. Shields: Republicans proving their worth
Tom, 12.02.06 22:15 hst •
. . All politics are local in deed and in fact √ When are the next elections in ME ?http://www.twincitytimes.com/ <- certainly not an endorsement /s, Steve Dosh
b t w - Ronald ? Dan ? Tom Shields and Robert Reed aren't the same person , are they ? i am in Hawai'i • Just that their pictures. ...their faces, visages. , outlooks , etc. :)
There is no crying in politics
Paul , 12.02.06 10 pm hst •
We're not exactly sure what the purpose of your article is
Dan Quale couln't spell potato
The Hon. Ed Muskie has an achive named after him at Bates http://abacus.bates.edu/muskie-archives/EdmundSMuskie/ and Billery [ sic. ] is our SECSTATE . I'd vote for either one of the latter two for President if they were running although one is most assuredly dead and can not . [ Olympia Dukakis went to Bates , too , the mother a certain Governor :] The Hon. former Sen. from NY may run for President yet . Hmm . .. Ms. Clinton vs. Ms. Bachman or Ms. Palin ? No contest
Dan Quale sits on the board of a bankrupt GM ®
What wil be your legacy , Mr. Mills , esq ? /s, Dr. Dosh
. .. .Thanks , Stig ,
. .. .Thanks , Stig , 12.02.06 21:45 hst •
Guess what we'll be watching on TV ? Uh huh -->
http://cleantechnica.com/2012/02/05/turbine-cowboys-give-wind-power-its-...
Rural nostalgia for a time that never was is so boring at times , isn't it , Jason ?
Alo'ha , /s Steve , who , ( parenthetically ), owns 36 coconut trees , a mango tree , breadfruit and beetlenut trees , grows his own sweet potatos and taro , cinnamon ( it's the bark of a tree ) , mountain apples ( tropical ) , papayas and pineapples and a New Hampshire red chicken that gives me a fresh brown egg every day and a geothermal power plant in my back yard
No ME potatos or sour grapes though ( not pointed at you :)
Wind power: $1 billion and growing
Nice √ Monday 21:40 HST •
T. Boone Pickens has to put his money somewhere . Wind power doesn't pollute the air like the coal fired power plants in the midwest and communist China . Wind blows at night when the sun is down . ME has a long history of wind power ( and acid rain ) already http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_Maine " In Maine, the wind power industry has invested $1 billion in recent years. No other industry in the state can claim a similar level of investment or job creation. " What do your Hon. U .S . Senators think about all this ? They sure have missed the boat on B I W contracts . Personally i favor hydropower ( the St. Johns River ) , your Bay of Fundy tides , and geothermal ( IMBY Puna geothermal ) but i am in Hawai'i where we still use mostly Alaskan oil , unfortunately
h t h , Steve
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. . l o l @ Shangri - L/A ,
. . l o l @ Shangri - L/A , Russ . Nice shots √
Bath has a - g r e a t - visitor's center under their rt. 1 bridge
You guys need at least a wind shelter for the bus stop or train station to be built they'ya
ßbBbRrrrr ...
h t h , /s, Steve
NFL exercising influence to protect students
all Friday 7 pm
It's true though . i used to know John Riggins , halfback , of the Washington Redskins personally and , ( superbowl hero that he was ) , he could barely walk
Between his broken and damaged body , spinal contusions , pins , plates and braces , he truely suffered . Maybe that's why he drank so much . HAHahHahahah !
Seriously though , and i pose this as a question ,
" Do you know know of any college or pro American football player who doesn't have bad kness ? "
They all do
This article was initially about helmets
I used to work at Maine Cycle Salvage on Canal st.
We got all the wrecks in from all over Maine
Don't drink and try to ride your scooter . Use a helmet . They work . Sure , you might call them brain buckets but an once of prevention is worth ten pounds of cure h t h , /s, Dr. Dosh
Secrecy offers the ‘gift’ of accusations
Ms. Meyer 12.02.03 Super Bowl weekend
Go Pats ;)
Good investigative journalism
Look up the meaning of gift from German --> English using Google ® translator
In a nutshell it means ' poison '
h t h Ω /s, Steve
Political rallies send shivers
Mark, 12.02.02 5 pm - ish hst •
L O L ! er . .. . .How was the food ? Yummay . Rubber chicken again
"Am I the only one that thinks political rallies are creepy ? " A: No √
Hockey moms like Bristol Palin and Michelle Bachman scare me . Do they have all their teeth ? Or is it like what we would call a grill in the 21 century ? What about Jesse Ventura , MN , former Governor ?
Other clowns and carnies scare me , too , except for the ones at the fair grounds where you squirt water in to their mouths with a water gun . " Yes ! We have a winner ! "
A group of clowns is properly called an alley . It really is . Is the plural of moose , meese or mice ( like goose and geese ) ?
We are are not from ME
Q : Do you know how to properly refer to a dishonest lawyer ¿
A : Your honor √
h t h ( hope this helps :) /s, Steve , former Ombudsman
School buses: Safest form of student travel
LSJ ® †hursday 4:20 pm
Yes , they are
They don't have seatbelts on any of our buses either . Parenthetically , http://www.aarp.org just published some surprising car accident statitistics . MT is the most dangerous state for driving . b t w - those western state almost - all - let you do 70 mph , legally
My good friend Alan Alexander used to drive a school bus out here in Hawai'i . He drives for the county Hele-on bus service now . We saw him last night at Boy Scouts . i said , " Alan ? You have the toughest job of all . You wanna' know why ? You are driving precious cargo ."
Get to know your school bus driver , too
Ms. Billy-oh , driver , her son Samuel ( my son's friend - both Micronesians ) , and Andrew got a bully kicked off the local school bus just recently . He was extorting money from kids . Zero telerance √
In New England when we were kids we used to get off the bus the stop before on snowy days and then hang on to the back bumper until our own stop
Fun !
If you are kid and are reading this , don't do it !
/s, Steve Dosh
LOLOLLollol Stig √ Weds
LOLOLLollol Stig √ Weds 3:30 pm
That's what the Agree - Disagree button thingy is for :)
Thing is , the LSJ® proper is not a democracy . It's a private firm
HAhahahHAHhah ! /s, Steve Dosh , in la la land
Jason DOES look like the Stig from " Top Gear" Thursday nights on History er Travel Channel . .
Paul 12.02.01 3:30 pm A:
Paul 12.02.01 3:30 pm
A: Marijuana √
/s, Steve , no - longer - a - smoker :)
and seriously - not - an endorsement --> http://www.gttobacco.com/ <--
Our View ‘Taxing’ our social duty to Maine people
Joyce et. al. , 12.02.01 3 pm hst •
Great analysis √ April first huh ? Apropos of nothing . ..
You've raised some valid and necessary question to be asked of your medical and State service providers
1 ) How much tax is too much?
2 ) How much disease is too much? ( ref: doctor or hospital advice ) Why not? http://www.pnhp.org/ows/index.php
3 ) Why would and how could this agency expect its clients to best manage the public’s money without a little education?
We'd like to add ,
4) How many are doctors ?
The problem with diamond shaped bureaucracies anywhere is the middle , fat section -- the bulge , as it were . h t h , Steve Dosh , part of the 99%
. . ...b t w - Domestic
. . ...b t w - Domestic violence ( assault and battery ) is a felony crime in all 50 of the very United States . Seek help here http://www.nnedv.org/ h t h <3
Taking a stand against bullies
all 1 pm hst
This is all c r a z y talk ladies and gents
Go volunteer at your local school and see what it's really like , for better or worse , in this , the 21st century . The up side is that it will make you feel much younger and better about yourself , too . You'll make tons of friends , too , who will physically " come around [ Paul ] " and visit you at the holidays . The kids all smile , have fun , laugh and will love you for it . They will . i do it :) /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i
. .eEeEeEeeee , Paul , :)
. .eEeEeEeeee , Paul , :)
Violence begat violence
Two wrongs don't make a right √
Violence is not a social norm where we all come from
We wouldn't even hit a dog on his nose
Live by the sword die by the sword ( think : Saddam Hussein & Muammar Gaddafi )
Only L o v e can conquer h a t e
hth /s, Steve <3
. . Tuesday 1 pm Hawai'i
. . Tuesday 1 pm Hawai'i time
That's right , Frank , yet, i wouldn't say they are weak . Compassion , empathy , and understanding simply signifies strength of character in my book
The kids know all who the bullies are and who started it . They , the bullies , might win a battle but they - always - lose the war . I said it before and i'll say it again ; friends come and go but enemies accumulate
Suicide ? A lot of these bullies commit slow suicide once they get finally in to drugs , smoking , spousal abuse and alcohol ( unfortunately ) . It's low self esteem that drives them to do all this violent and nasty counterproductive crap . That and an atmosphere of hatred , distain , abandonment , and rejection that they probably live in when they go home for the day , if they even go home to the same house every day
Bullies want to be loved and appreciated like anyone else
Think of the parents of these kdis
Yeah, them . ...
h t h ∞ Dr. Dosh
Mark Sunday night 6 pm hst .
Mark Sunday night 6 pm hst
. .One might tend to think that it has decreased over time seeing how teachers can not slap kids' hands with a splintered ruler any more or put them in the corner with a dunce cap on
The current trend in public education is towards mainstreaming everyone . Mainstreaming simply means having the ADD , ADHD , Down syndrom , Asperger syndrom ( a tic ) and other handicapped kids in the classroom with everyone else , albeit with special tutors and attendents around . In fact , having volunteered for the past 7 years at the local elementary school ( K - 6th = 7 :) and having been with all these kids , there are a lot more of us adults around to stop it when we see or hear about it . Elementary school kids are instructed to tell an adult about any thing wrong , weird , or out of place . Middle school is different it seems , being the teens and tweens
Kids are smarter these days , too , and they'll surprise you at times with their insights
Chalk it up to good nutrition , upbringing , more non-contact sports at recess and gym and less violence all around :) h t h , Dr. Dosh
. . †ry http://www.anywho.com
. . †ry http://www.anywho.com ? h t h /s, Steve
Gary , Sunday night Who said
Gary , Sunday night
Who said any thing about crimes ?
As fas as we know it is perfectly legal to slaughter Bambi with an AK-47 in your state . Some prefer to use a bow and arrow . Others may prefer a gun and a flashlight . Most male suicides are done with a gun ( women use pills or a razor blade - it's illegal , too ) although nobody advocates any of the above actions
The British are not coming anymore . Let's repeal the 2nd amendment and support the right to arm bears instead
Just my opinion . Thanks for your input /s, Dr. Dosh
Leonard Pitts: Serious national dialogue needed about guns
Leo ? Sunday 5:30 pm
300,000,000 million citizens and 186,000,000 guns ? Okay . Enough is enough already ? Sure am glad we don't live in a State where concealed handguns are legal . Go hunting with Dead Eye Dick Cheney . Palin hunts , too . Gov. Rick Scott ( R ) FL must have an open door policy , too , for thoughtful Republican journalists like yourself . You are in the wrong forum , dude . Send an email to the http://www.nra.org h t h , Steve Dosh
Museum L-A launches 'Power of Music' exhibit
all, Sunday 5 pm
Here's another good source for information
http://wrbcradio.com/home/
W B L M ( the Blimp ) too , probably
W T O S ( Top Of Sugarloaf ) has been heard in in L / A since forever, also . It's an A M station , or used to be
h t h , Dr. Dosh , Bates '78
B. Mousseau: Core values being destroyed
Bill ? 12.01.28 11 pm hst •
umm. .Is this a real problem in ME ? Slippers , huh ? Next you know , pajamas ? What is the world possibly coming to . [ n.b. , Pajamas is an Hindu concept from India ]
We - all - wear slippers to school here in Hawai'i
In fact , you probably call them thongs , jap flaps , sandels , flip - flops or something of that nature
Doesn't bother us in the least
Then again , our very liberal President is from here
Or is he ?
When you and i were younger , [ Bill and Ronald ;] , we brought frogs to school . Frogs . Our core value
You bring a frog to school today , someone would probably shoot it •
h t h & Alo'ha from Pahoa /s, Steve http://hawaiiannames.hisurf.com/
Cal Thomas: Obama highlights his years of failed leadership
Cal ? Saturday night
( l o l & no wonder we call it Flori-duh , Mainers :) , and the only difference between you and him , Cal , is that he's the President in the White House and you aren't :) /s, Steve Dosh
also for Cal , " 1956: Ocala Star-Banner editor R.N. “Bert” Dosh writes a series of editorials urging area residents to support a junior college in the area after the Florida Legislature and the State Community . ..." ref : http://www.ocalastyle.com/styleadmin/newsadmin/templates/style-template.... , a recent Ocala FL Star Banner newspaper article
Cuts to MaineCare hurt the entire community
10:30 hst • Saturday night ( Alo'ha Pro Bowl tomorrow :)
Laird and Lee ,
Isn't it the †ruth ? Cuts hurt e v e r y o n e everywhere √
Thanks for your letter ∞ /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i • http://www.pnhp.org/ows/index.php
p . s . i'd like to add that Mike Moore got it right in his movie " Sicko " several years ago . ... How can we remain 37th in the world in health care ? It's a crying shame . ...
Taking a stand against bullies
Dan ? Why the Governor ¿ WaAAaåAaay off topic , dudicle Ω
Thanks Joyce , Sat. 22:22 hst •
We believe that children are our future . Teach them well and let them lead the way. Show them all the beauty they possess inside . Give them a sense of pride to make it easier . Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be
Everybody's searching for a hero . People need someone to look up to Depend on yourselves . Never to walk in anyone's shadows . If you fail, if you succeed , at least you live as you believe
No matter what they take from you . They can't take away your dignity
-- Whitney Houston
Whitney's greatest hit song "I Will Always Love You," was written and originally recorded by Dolly Parton in 1974 . Funny , huh ? Bff's <3
Listen . You male or female anti - G L B T or homophobic bullies need to learn and fully understand that there's always another bigger and nastier bully around the corner out to get you , and you alone
Friends come and go , all you haters
Enemies accumulate • Remember that √ h t h • /s, Steve Dosh
Froma Harrop: Does Romney have the courage to tackle taxes?
Froma Friday 22:30 HST •
i dunno' . ... Who's worse ? Newt or Mitt ? Personally i fear Newt more than Mitt for stuff he did to me and my family personally back when he shut the US Govt. down in the dead of winter in 1995 - 1996 . Easy to forgive him but difficult to forget . My son almost lost his life . Long story ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_federal_government_shutdown_o...
On the other hand , Mitt ran the Salt Lake City Olympics pretty well . It turned a profit if we can remember facts correctly and clearly , i. e. , " In response to the scandal and a financial shortfall for the games, Mitt Romney was hired as the new President and CEO of the Salt Lake Organizing Committee, leaving him and IOC President Dr. Jacques Rogge to contend with the public outcry and financial mess. " ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salt_Lake_City_Olympics
The jury is out on all this Republican bickering and arguing , still . Where's Palin now ? Alo'ha from Pahoa HI 96778 u s a /s, Steve
Mike , 22:22 Friday night
Mike , 22:22 Friday night hst •
. ...Is that so ? How are you going to pay to burn it ?
The LSJ ® pays more in taxes each and every year than you ever will pay during your entire lifetime
We like garbage to be collected , electricity , telephone , and transport rates to be regulated . We appreciate Police , Fire and EMS to , like , be there when we call 9.11 . Want your raods plowed ? Ayuh • Pot holes filled ? Sure √ We like the fact that planes don't collide mid-air , cars and trucks don't fly apart in pieces on rt .95 and our airwaves aren't a jumbled mess like in Russia
No one likes the Infernal Revenue Service [ sic. ] , including the fat cats . Read this , for free --> http://www.sunjournal.com/news/columns-analysis/2012/01/28/froma-harrop-... <--
Freedom ain't free . Welcome home all Maine National Guard Iran veterans , female and male alike . We appreciate you and your families' sacrifices
http://vhv-vetshelpingvets.com/
h t h Rex , /s, Steve :)
Austin Bay: Exposing Obama weaknesses easy for Gingrich
Austin 12.01.29 10 pm hst •
l o l . .You know virtually next to nothing about Amb. Ryan Crocker and his distinguished ongoing career of public service to the U S public . In fact he works for SECSTATE Billery [ sic. ] and President Barack Hussein Obama right now . HAhAhahHAh ! Distain , huh ? Why'd they hire him ? As Ambassador he is the personal representative of the U S President in any given country . Have you ever even stepped foot in Afghanistan ? Here , quick , bone up --> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Crocker
What you - should - remember is when Condi Rice had a report in her hands entitled , " Osama Bin Laden Will Attack the United States ," and testified to the U S Senate Foreign Relations Committee ( right after 9.11 ) that it didn't say just that
Her testimony is a matter of public record
You Republicans have a difficult time with facts
/s, Steve Dosh FSO ( ret. )
A noble pledge to 'end' domestic violence
All, 12.01.27 21:40 hst •
Real men don't hit
/s, Steve
http://www.stopfamilyviolence.org/
Rep. Barney Frank to marry longtime partner from Maine
All, 12.01.26 5:40 pm
This is great . Didn't we all used to make fun of him and Ed Markey last century ! Born in Somerville , reared in Boston , etc . ...
Haters gonna' hate . Love the love , people
What if your child was gay or lesbian ? Would you love her or him n e less ? A: Of course not . It'd be even better is (s)he was an important Congressperson
/s, Steve Dosh , G L B T activist & a Christian yet - not - a Republican
ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Log_Cabin_Republicans
Ron Paul to campaign in Lewiston on Friday
All, 12.01.26 5:30 pm hst •
This'll be fun √ Father knows best
Doesn't he remind you of Mr. Rogers ?
Quiz time : Who was the last Presidential hopeful to visit the greater L \ A metropolitain area and act
/s, Steve
ually win ?
p . s., i don't know ! i am guessing Jimmy Carter in '76 :]
Leonard Pitts: Gingrich follows GOP playbook on racism
. .All, 12.01.26 5 pm
Leonard is black . The more he finds out about Gingrich the less he likes him . Newt sure did P O the Latinos today in Flori-duh, also . ...
We'll see if Leo turns away from the dark side ( Republicans ) and endorses our black President . Most do √
Alo'ha from Pahoa , Steve
Bob , 12.01.25 18:34 hst i
Bob , 12.01.25 18:34 hst
i think i know ---> http://www.bustedtees.com/jesushatestheyankees <---
Salt of the Earth , those Mormons :)
Not necessarily an endorsement .
Meant to be a joke •
Aloha from Pahoa , Steve
Cal Thomas: Conservative voters face tough choice
Cal, 12.01.25 hst
Rick Perry is being ridiculed in his own state
The choice is easier now
Ron Paul √
l o l Mark √ 12.01.25 6 pm
l o l Mark √ 12.01.25 6 pm hst •
1 ) Take two asprin , 2) Call me in the morning √
/s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i •
ref :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_King
Early warning of fire saves lives
Ms. Meyers 12.01.25 17:30 hst
Thank goodness this winter is not as bad as last winter where you are
Our problem here is that our lava sets off the alarms
We use two alarms - a Carbon Monoxide alarm and a regular old 9v fire alarm in the kitchen
The Carbon Monoxide one is good for you ME folk to keep in the garage to monitor car exhaust levels
Mahalo, Steve http://www.hiso2index.info/
Editorials from around the U.S. on President Obama's State . ...
Editors 12.01.25 5 pm hst •
Thanks for publishing these
/s, Steve Dosh
HI news --> http://www.westhawaiitoday.com/sections/news/local-news/coast-guard-make... <- it's good news ( apolitical :)
Bill , Tuesday evening Nice
Bill , Tuesday evening
Nice analysis √ William Beardsley, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Conservation, chaired the LURC Reform Commission.
Paul Harvey , " Now, the rest of the story ."
http://www.maine.gov/doc/lurcreformcommission/index.shtml
h t h , / s Steve
Officials: Lack of heating oil potential factor in death o, ,
Aww. ..Tuesday 18:18
This is a tragedy
http://vhv-vetshelpingvets.com/
/s. Dr. Dosh ( FSO - ret )
Ignoring courts: A bad idea that's gaining currency
All , Tuesday 6 pm
" In New Hampshire, the Supreme Court issued an opinion that the legislature could not force the attorney general to join a lawsuit against President Barack Obama's health care reform act. " Fire him or her , Hon. N H Governor . Hire Mr. I Apporve This Waterboarding John Ashcroft or Dead Eye Dick Cheney . Your A G doesn't have to actually be from N H
New Hamster [ sic . ] is not a true bell weather for the rest of this nation or any where else
" Michael Mukasey, a conservative former federal judge and attorney general under President George W. Bush, told the New York Times in December he was stunned by Gingrich's ideas. "
People recognize threats to the U S Constitution when they see them . Take Ollie North and Newt , for instance . Good editorial √
According to the President , there are six departments and agencies focused on trade . "In this case, six is not better than one," he said. ITR and Commerce , etc : a smaller Federal Government
Who is against that ?
/s, Steve
Obama to take on economy in State of the Union
all, 12.01.24 17:55 HST •
The state of this blessed union has never been stronger √
It's good to see a young , vibrant President with a beautiful and intelligent wifey and two little kids ( Shasha and Melia ) in the White House for a change instead of what we've had hitherto
Out with all those old people in the House and Senate , too
President Barack Hussein Obama is quite an orator , also
Go ahead and deny that someone
Alo'ha from Hai'ku , Ma'ui HI u s a /s, Dr. Dosh http://www.letsmove.gov/
GOP presidential hopeful Ron Paul coming to Maine this weekend
All, 12.01.24 6 pm Ma'ui time ≠
. .i dunno' about you people but this guy looks like my dad. ..and I'm 57 . Ralph Nader , too <3
Steve
. .Editor - duplcate post -
. .Editor - duplcate post - :)
Pipeline project falls victim to election politics
Thanks Rex , 12.01.2 9:30 am-ish
" Obama decided all right, rejecting the pipeline project application . . ..yet . ," This project seems nearly certain to move forward. "
The party of " Just Say No ," getting angry over our President just saying no ? Oh , the irony ! We aren't proud or tired , either . Our President will stand on his record of accomplishments . Adios , Osama Bin Forgotten . Adequate health for all ? How can we simply afford not to . Childhood obesity ? http://www.letsmove.gov/ Think education is expensive ? Try ignorance
Seeing the Republican party as fractionalized as it is at this juncture is a momentous occasion . It happened to the Democrats in the early 1980's , also . It harks back to the reunification of Germany and the fall of the wall in 1986 and the dissolution of the U S S R ( now the C I S ) . Did anyone see - t h a t - coming ?
Whatever arise from from the ashes - like a phoenix - will most certainly be more evenly tempered and stronger for it , thank goodness . Fire does that . It tempers composite metals and they emerge stronger than pure metals and when forged as a sword stronger and sharper . Composites : like hybrids & hybrid vigor commonly found in nature
Will the Republicans let go of their reactionary , somewhat seemingly bigoted one-dimensional holier-than-thou tendencies ? God is on most everyones' side and haters surely gonna' hate . Hope and good does prevail over time , otherwise we'd all be most assuredly dead by now . Having a drivers license and speaking English should not be a pre - condition for being American . Our ancestors didn't and couldn't . My kids can't drive and babies to babble
Please pardon my pontifications , it's Sunday !
Will Republicans discard their shout-radio angry , dis-spirited , mostly mean & cynical male , hockey mom-ish reputations and embrace others such as African American blacks , Spanish American browns , Indian olive and American Indian red skinned peoples and other minorities as the G L B T ? They are all sentinent , caring individuals , too , and believe in a loving God . When added together , these groups form the new majority in these very united polyglot and hetrogenous states of ours'
Time will only tell... Alo'ha from windy Ma'ui :) Steve and ohana
Pipeline project falls victim to election politics
Thanks Rex , 12.01.2 9:30 am-ish
" Obama decided all right, rejecting the pipeline project application . . ..yet . ," This project seems nearly certain to move forward. "
The party of " Just Say No ," getting angry over our President just saying no ? Oh , the irony ! We aren't proud or tired , either . Our President will stand on his record of accomplishments . Adios , Osama Bin Forgotten . Adequate health for all ? How can we simply afford not to . Childhood obesity ? http://www.letsmove.gov/ Think education is expensive ? Try ignorance
Seeing the Republican party as fractionalized as it is at this juncture is a momentous occasion . It happened to the Democrats in the early 1980's , also . It harks back to the reunification of Germany and the fall of the wall in 1986 and the dissolution of the U S S R ( now the C I S ) . Did anyone see - t h a t - coming ?
Whatever arise from from the ashes - like a phoenix - will most certainly be more evenly tempered and stronger for it , thank goodness . Fire does that . It tempers composite metals and they emerge stronger than pure metals and when forged as a sword stronger and sharper . Composites : like hybrids & hybrid vigor commonly found in nature
Will the Republicans let go of their reactionary , somewhat seemingly bigoted one-dimensional holier-than-thou tendencies ? God is on most everyones' side and haters surely gonna' hate . Hope and good does prevail over time , otherwise we'd all be most assuredly dead by now . Having a drivers license and speaking English should not be a pre - condition for being American . Our ancestors didn't and couldn't . My kids can't drive and babies to babble
Please pardon my pontifications , it's Sunday !
Will Republicans discard their shout-radio angry , dis-spirited , mostly mean & cynical male , hockey mom-ish reputations and embrace others such as African American blacks , Spanish American browns , Indian olive and American Indian red skinned peoples and other minorities as the G L B T ? They are all sentinent , caring individuals , too , and believe in a loving God . When added together , these groups form the new majority in these very united polyglot and hetrogenous states of ours'
Time will only tell... Alo'ha from windy Ma'ui :) Steve and ohana
Leonard Pitts: Reality of war alters normal reactions
Leo 12.01.20 12:45 pm ish
You obviously have never been shot at in anger √
War eats it's young . War is folly . War never proves who is right , just who is left . War is a terrible waste of women , men , time , material , and resources . War is unhealthy to children and other living things
Where have you ever served ? ( Posed merely as a rhetorical question :) http://vhv-vetshelpingvets.com/ Welcome home , Maine National Guard Iraq veterans
/s, Dr. Dosh ( FSO - ret.)
. .Thanks , Jason 12.01.20
. .Thanks , Jason 12.01.20 ≠ 12:45 Ma'ui time
Many people who talk about Constitutions have never read or tried to draft one . i have . b t w - an interesting aspect of good Constitutions is the ability of most any legitimate population to call for Constitutional conventions ( a " ConCon ") on most any level , be it local , town , city , county , state or on the federal level to review , revisit , redraft that particular Constitution , e.g., http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitution_of_Russia#History
/s, Steve Dosh
Austin Bay: U.S., China have a lot to talk about
Austin Bay ? 12.01.20 12:30 Hawai'ian time •
The US and communist China have been talking since , like , forever . You just don't know . What do you think the United States Department of Commerce does to earn their pay ? http://www.commerce.gov/news/fact-sheets
b t w - the way , they use interpreters ( i used to be one for the SECSTATE er . .U S Dept. of State )
Buy a vowel , get a - c l u e - dudicle /s, Dr. Dosh
Chef living high on the hog in obesity crisis
12.01.20 ƒlyday drafted 12:12 Ma'ui time
Post a picture , Patti • :)
. .The only diet that makes n e sense to me is a low carb - no carb diet , i . e., cut out the pasta , pizza , and beer ( fried foods , too :)
/s, Dr. Dosh , Not necessarily an endorsement ---> Healthy Food for Lazy People You know who you are . . . you want to walk in harmony with the earth, eat happily, healthfully and cherish your body like the awesome temple that it is. But the temptation .. .
http://healthylazy.tribe.net
Tina , 12.01.19 18:00 ≠ Here
Tina , 12.01.19 18:00 ≠
Here in the islands we have an expression , " In order to receive Alo'ha one must give Alo'ha ."
" Makes sense , huh ? a hu'i ho , /s, Steve , not necessarily an endorsement --> http://hawaiiannames.hisurf.com/
Patti , 6 pm Thursday HST
Patti , 6 pm Thursday HST •
. .Respect with dignity √
In fact, courtesy is contagious . . ..
† y v m • /s, Steve
R. Emery: Auburn, a far cry from Lewiston
Reggie , 12.01.19 6 pm Ma'ui time •
What is wrong with the council?
Okay , ( and only with the LSJ's® tacit appproval ) , i'll do it √
Here is the Auburn Maine , u s a city webpage :
http://www.auburnmaine.org/
E-mail them , Reggie , and express your very valid concerns
Alo'ha from Ma'ui , h t h , /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana
b t w - readers , we'd much rather live in the L/A of East than the L\A of the West *<;-Q~
Cal Thomas: Conservative ideology picks up three wins
All Thursday 17:17 Ma'ui time ;)
Meanwhile , back in TX , Gov. Rick Perry paused to reflect upon the US$Billions of damage wrecked upon his state during 2011 due to the wildfires and drought, which he has , heretofore , blissfully i g n o r e d in his ill-fated and expensive quest to become the next *&^%%#$@ former TX Governor President
Ignorance is certainly bliss , Cal :)
Score one more for the liberals √ Plain , Perry , etc.
Alo'ha & HI from Ma'ui, /s, Steve and ohana
R. Worthley: Where's the outrage?
Bob Thursday12:11 Ma'ui time •
Some actions are simply uncivilized , cruel , and quite unusual . We do not want those thoughtless ppl's actions to define US . Take waterboarding for instance . . ...
Capital punishment and the unecessary killing of our own citizen is , also . We share the dubious distinction and company of communist China as being some of the only nations in the known universe ( and the UN ) that kill their own citizens in the name of the law through hanging , guns , and gas
Why ?
/s, Dr. Dosh , FSO ( ret.) who served you in Africa , Guatemla and Micronesia ( only shot at once , lived to tell about it :)
Governor did his best to land Kestrel Aircraft
Rex , Noon hst • 12.01.19 Ma'ui
Atlas shrugged
Kansas is closer to Cessna and Beechcraft and Mooney aircraft firms any way . In fact , most truly innovative aicraft are being built by Burt Rutan's firms in perpetually sunny AZ ( the guy who flew around the world non-stop once in a plane of his design ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burt_Rutan ) Wikipedia's® back up √ /s, Steve
b t w - What ever happened with that CA billionairess who crashed in Maine near Sabbatus a couple of years ago ? That was heartbreaking . . ..
Paul , 12.01.18 ≠ 5 pm in
Paul , 12.01.18 ≠ 5 pm in Hawai'i
Mostly just the smokers . That's why cigarettes are US$100 a carton these days . US$Billions so far
Maryland tobacco is best for cigarettes , Virginia for pipes , West Indies for cigars . Connecticutt Valley shade for sweet cigar wrappers
Darn Cherokee Indians
Why did they teach us white men how to smoke peace pipes in Winston - Salem and Raleigh , No. Car. in the first place ? HAhah . ..just a joke . i am a true supporter of indigenous peoples' and others' rights , be they red , yellow , olive , back , brown or white skinned or even G L B T
b t w - Wikipedia ® is down today in protest ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_status_of_Hawaii
/s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i . wiki means ƒast in Hawai'ian
Founders began the first national health-care plan
All 4:30 pm hst •
Let's see , the founders began the first one , FDR the second and our current sitting President the third √ †hank goodness
ref : http://www.whitehouse.gov/healthreform
Romney started a good one , also , although it only applied to one State , the Commonwealth of Massachusetts of which Maine was once part of
Tom Jefferson and U S Ambassador Ben Franklin started the first lending libraries , didn't they ? My memory escapes me . ...
Alo'ha from Pahoa , Steve http://www.pnhp.org/ows/index.php
R. Cyr: Give us more time
Rachel and Bob , 4:30 pm Weds. Hump Day
Take your business to the Auburn Mall, where parking is free and plentiful and thanks Dan for your thoughtful solution , also
How much are taxis in the greater L / A metropolitain area these days ?
A: ___________
btw - i am one of those people you see heading out in front of the meter maids to shove quarters in to parking meters in to expired meters every so often , Claire . .
Alo'ha from the 50th state . /s, Steve and ohana
Small business administration head, a Maine native, . .
Nice √ Weds 4:20 pm hst •
That's quite an accomplishemnt and an honor . Kudos and best of luck √ Score one for Bowdoin :)
"U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe, a Republican who serves on the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, praised the Democratic president's decision." Isn't the Hon . Susan Collins from ME also , Mr. Small ?
Alo'ha from the State where the Congressional Medal Honor Recipient ( i .e., a hero ) and Chairman of the U S Senate Appropriations committee is from . We are clebrating 50 years of statehood *<;Q~
Happy Birthday First Lady Michelle Obama and many more . . ...
/s Steve Dosh , Pahoa
Bangor man requests flogging over prison
all , weds. 4 : 10 pm
l o l . Then he could arrest his floggers for " cruel and unusual punishment . David's talking Old Testament , Quran or Torah justice √ The subject in this story reminds us more of the scarecrow in Wizard of Oz , " If i only had a brain ."
Aloha from Pahoa , /s, Steve the following references
http://www.dumblaws.com/laws/united-states/maine
City Laws in Maine ---->
Augusta
To stroll down the street playing a violin is against the law.
Biddeford
It is illegal to gamble at the airport.
No person may roller skate on a sidewalk.
Ellsworth
If any part of the sign ordinances of the city are more stringent than federal laws, even though they may be in conflict with them, they will prevail.
Freeport
Mercury thermometers may not be sold in the city. etc . *<;Q~
Mark , Weds. 4:04
Mark , Weds. 4:04 pm
Someone should ask him how Bates Mill No. 5 figures heavily in hthe riverfront master plan : how much has been allocated and what he and the mayor plan to do with it and when they plan to start or finish the job •
Just a †hought :)
Steve , Bates '78
L. Carrier: We're better off without Obama
Larry ? †uesday 11:33
We are better off with the Obamas than with the dumb Bushes :)
Who do they support ? Rhotorical question . They are only in it for themselves √
~ Happy Birthday First Lady ~ http://www.barackobama.com/michelle-birthday-card?source=20120117_djb_nd... /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i •
Stop-smoking programs pay quick dividends
all , †uesday 11:30
. . Stop smoking , now . It's expensive , the greatest threat to your and others' health around you , will do you no good and tobacco is harmful to the soil and causes cancer in the State of Californis
if you m u s t smoke , grow your own . Maryland and Virginia tobaccos co$t almost US$100 a carton these days ~ Do not dip or chew ( lip and tongue cancers ) , do not use snuff ( nassty and sinus cancers ) , do smoke pipe and cigars ( they s t i n k and you risk throat cancers ) We are unable to ship tobacco products to the state of Maine . http://www.gttobacco.com/ We will comply with laws of all states in regard to the shipment of tobacco product
/s, a former tobaconnist who guit , cold turkey
Correction: Adams, Jefferson overseas
. .Holy macanoly ! Monday night
Who caught that error ? (S)he must have a very good memory . i can b a r e l y remember way back then . People mention Marx and Lenin and i immediately think of Groucho Marx and John Lennon . ....
i think i must have been in Annapolis MD when this was signed ---> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Paris_%281783%29 <-- /s, Steve Dosh of the local hysterical [ sic. ] society
Martin Luther King Jr. celebrated at Bates College
. . All , MLK jr. Day - night
We've had some pretty famous black graduates from Bates , if you consider Bryant Gumbel '70 to be famous !
There's also Peter Gomes ( Harvard lld. preacher and gay activist ) , John P. Davis, Class of 1926, African American intellectual, author, National Negro Congress activist , Benjamin Mays, Class of 1920, President of Morehouse College (1940-1967), mentor to Martin Luther King , and others , ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Bates_College_people
Bates College was founded by abolitionists before the Civil War and has long had a commitment to equality and social justice . If you want peace work for justice /s, Steve '78
Hospital official reacts to widow's allegations in skier's death
Andie , 12.01.16 15:25
It happens . A friend of mine drove him self from Shawnee Peak to Bridgton Hospital whilst and during his heart attack once . Dumb . Call 9.11 Al next time . i helped try to save a guy from Quebec once in Tuckermann's Ravine who skied off a cliff ≠ 1 9 7 2 . Skiing accidents are all too common . He was a goner . Blood coming out of his ears , nose, and mouth . We took him down to Pinkham Notch in a litter
". . Bono died on January 5, 1998, a month and 11 days short of his 63rd birthday, of injuries sustained when he hit a tree while skiing on the Nevada side of Heavenly Ski Resort near South Lake Tahoe, California.[14] His death came just a little less than a week after Michael Kennedy, a son of Robert F. Kennedy, died in a similar skiing accident in Aspen, Colorado. " ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonny_Bono
Maine has a great , 1st rate EMS , fire , first reponder , ski patrol , and hospital system . i am sure they did all they could and David Morse was doing what he loved best
Our sincerest condolences to those affected n e way . No way to replace your loss
/s, Dr. Dosh
Reader Query: txtN whIl drivin
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Correction: Bates presidency can't be rushed
. . Clayton ? 12.01.16 14:14 HST •
Gee, reminds me of song by Johnny Cash , " A Boy Named Sue "
† y v m for the correction . We all make mistakes
Aloha from Pahoa /s, Steve , Bates '78
http://wrbcradio.com/home/
Students' work recognizes beauty of the Androscoggin
all, Sunday 12.01.15 2 pm
. .Not only that but Atlantic Salmon are swimming all the way up to Lewiston from the ocean ( even given Topsham falls :)
Go fishing . ..t o d a y
/s, Steve http://www.cardcow.com/viewall/65095/
editor , . .btw - Guns are a
editor ,
. .btw - Guns are a priviledge in Maine http://www.twincitytimes.com/ not a right , right ?
Convicted felons need not apply ?
Just asking
Here's to the 4th estate n e way
/s, Dr. Dosh *<:)
http://www.pnhp.org/ows/index.php
The Rev. Douglas Taylor: A lack of religious leadership evident
Happy MLK jr. Day weekend , Rev 1:40 pm Sunday
Q : Whatever happened to the old paintings of a community with a steeple rising in its midst ? They are still there http://www.korashriners.org/
"If I were going to start blaming anyone, it would start in the area of leadership. In my opinion, the leadership in the faith community, as a whole, is dead." Throw the first stone , dudicle . You're still alive , correct ? Politics and religion do not mix * Get it ? Got it √
Alo'ha from Pahoa , Love , Steve Dosh '78 and ohana Go Pats *<;)
http://www.bates.edu/chaplaincy/worship/lewiston-auburn/muslim/
Cal Thomas: Time to run a 'Tebow' media option play
Cal ? 1:30 pm hst • Sunday
Look in the dictionary under " Loser "
Who do you see ? { alt : Just go look in a mirror HAhahaHAhah ! )
/s, Dr. Dosh and ohana
located @ the home of the Pro Bowl ® January 31st , 2 0 1 2 ( i.e., not Miami FL ;)
Happy MLK jr. Day everyone
all, . .
all,
. . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sicko i kan spel . .rully !
Happy MLK jr. Day y'all <3
Founders began the first national health-care plan
Right √ 12.01.15 1 pm Sunday
Every civilized coutry i've been to or lived in provides for the adequate health care of their citizens and many others , such as immigrants who actuslly choose to be in their countries . Raise your hand is you are not the daughter or son of immigrants . Are we wrong here in our assumptions ? We all consider it a basic human right , the right to live a dignified , honest , and respected helathfull liƒe . Should it be other wise ? A; No , say s John Admas and evry other President since √
Like this editorial emphasises , ƒreedom ain't ƒree Americans
We constantly pay for it in many ways both material and not
Welcome home from Iraq all Maine National Guard and Canadian troops , both female and male http://www.pnhp.org/ows/index.php /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana , Hawai'i
. . Drink responsibly
. . Drink responsibly 12.01.13
http://www.sunjournal.com/city/story/852431
h t h Dr. Dosh , Bates '78
Driving home the risks of teen drinking parties
ƒriday the 13 th
†hink and drive <3 Don't become a statistic . . . ...•
Moms Against Drunk Dads
http://www.madd.org/
LePage should stick to the facts, not political ploys
We agree √
. . l o l 12.01.13 Friday the 13 th 11 am
Republicans' inaction , Democratic action
He said: "The interior department is in charge of salmon while they're in fresh water, but the commerce department handles them when they're in saltwater. And I hear it gets even more complicated once they're smoked."
ref : http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-16555832
All talk and no action ? Who ?
Aloha from Pahoa
Happy Year of the Dragon . . .
Cal Thomas: Radical Islam advances with no opposition
. .Weds.
l o l & wrong again Cal :)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-16510929
Steve
Thank you for writing my column, suckers!
. .Heh , Mark √ 6 pm Weds.
Go back to Bates and get the - r e a l - scoop on the new President , okay ? http://www.bates.edu/president-elect/ Get an interview with her
† y v m , /s Steve '78
b t w - Dogs will walk on Mars some day :) Anything is possible , right ¿ . . ...
LePage should stick to the facts, not political ploys
åll, 5:30 pm Weds
Selective hearing ? Dead-eye Dick Cheney , Condi Rice , and A G John Ashcroft had that problem , also
Yes , it's always fun when the LSJ ® picks a fight , Stig :) This is a worthwhile one
We've all said here B 4 - " Don't confuse Republicans with facts ."
" That's fine. But it was misleading to suggest that Forbes magazine had endorsed his solutions. " Misleading , misepresentations , misquotes , i.e., lies . . Mince no words next time √
Laugh if you even - c a r e - what Malcom Stevenson Forbes jr. , The Capitalist Tool , has to say . Didn't he also run for President once as a Republican ? A; Yes √ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Forbes
What ever happened to Sarah and Bristol Palin n e way ? Inquiring minds want to know why your very Hon. Senator Susan Collins doesn't run for President . Hillary is SECSTAEE now
Love this paper /s, Steve
Bates Mill No. 5, copper thefts and metering health
Joyce , et. al 12.01.09 9 pm
" We agree. Lewiston took over management of the Bates properties in 1992, after the company and its officers failed to pay $800,000 in personal and real estate taxes. " Ten years after . ..
Speaking of Bates . ..
. . http://www.bates.edu/president-elect/ fyi/nan :)
Dosh , Steve , Bates '78
.Claire , 12.01.10 8:40 pm
.Claire , 12.01.10 8:40 pm
" . .no matter what system you use ,"
Cheats did not beat the system . They got caught . If they go to jail so be it . They can dry out there . Cold turkey . It was worth the money spent . This is - why - we pay governement investigators . Job well done . You got the crooks
This should not be construed to be criticism of the needy individuals who benefit from these programs e.g., http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supplemental_Nutrition_Assistance_Program and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WIC
The Christian Christmas season ended just yesterday ( Sunday ) with the story of the three wise men . .. Hard to believe , huh ?
People do not choose to be poor , homeless , and dispirited
Try a little empathy and understanding and adopt an attitude of gratitude for 2 0 1 2
Your spirits will be lifted alos <3 Steve
. .ref : .
. .ref : . http://www.bates.edu/president-elect/ fyi/nan 12.01.10 ≠
Steve Dosh '78
A look back at the week's news
. .fyi / nan night editor :)
Bates college has neew President , it seems
hth Ω /s Steve Dosh
Maine , Monday 5:30 pm
Maine , Monday 5:30 pm
http://www.sunjournal.com/news/approved/0001/11/30/state-promises-sectio...
The way life should be ? ^^ Peoples lives are at stake they'ya ^^
Thanks for your state wide coverage of salient issues . Lesson of Katrina ?
No sense of urgency . . ...
/s Steve , Hawai'i •
State promises Section 8 housing changes
Wow , Monday 12.01.09 5:20 hst • pm
Someone ought to be fired . " MSHA’s internal auditor, who reports directly to MSHA’s board of commissioners, found that “without exception, everyone involved stated that they were ‘shocked’ by the living conditions” at Pratt’s properties in Norway and Paris, according to the release. " Put the Attorney General on this issue someone
Reminds us of the old Travis Soule days . ...
h t h /s, Steve
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-16471621
. .†hanks Robert 19:30
. .†hanks Robert 19:30 Sunday
Well thought out √
Few people in Maine ( except possibly you :) realize that your largest , biggest , and greatest savings are quite simply found in conservation . Weatherstrip , turn off the cars and trucks and do not idle gasoline or diesel motors > 5 mins , replace light bulbs , water heaters and TVs with the newer , more energy efficiant types , insulate pipes and homes better ; actions ( ACTIONS ) of that nature
Thanks for you opinion . We appreciate it .
Sucessful wind power has been in operation in Maine since last century
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_Maine
/s, a reader in Hawai'i next to the geothermal power plant that supplies 20% of Hawai'i's electical needs . It's in our back yard :)
Alice , 19:19 hst Correct
Alice , 19:19 hst
Correct us if we are wrong , yet , the first time we saw US$4.00 gasoline prices was under Bush , that dumb Gov. from Houston TX , home of Enron ®
If you are complaining about the excise tax on your ME gasoline , we suggest e-mailing your Honorable Governor . He can regulate that or even propose getting rid of it . btw - it helps pays for roads and road construsction
Always keep in mind , it's not your fault , it's not my fault , it's asphalt
h t h /s, Steve , Hawai'i
. . †rue Gary √ 19:15 hst
. . †rue Gary √ 19:15 hst •
We like to see coal and oil used in transporation ( stanley steamers , cars , trains , boats , ships and the like ) and not power plants . As for brain dead politicians ? You can handle that one for us :)
Beuna suerte /s, Steve
POLITICS " The political and commercial morals of the United States are not merely food for laughter, they are an entire banquet." - Mark Twain in Eruption a.k.a. Samuel Clements . He was a writer , Republicans . He wrote about France and came to Hawai'i once , in fact . . ...Aloha from Pahoa u s a
Frank , 7 pm hst • Sunday (
Frank , 7 pm hst • Sunday ( my ƒunday :)
GE ® ( Generous Electric ) is foreign owned ? i didn't know that √
i do know that ARCO ( Atlantic Richfield Corporation http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARCO ) , the largest producer of solar photovoltaic cells in the know universe , is American . Oil are coal are non-renewable and kill . Trees and humans are renewable resources and a good thing
i don't claim to know anything about Maine but we get our oil from Alaska here in Hawai'i ( not Canada ) , the 50th State and our propane from Lake Charles LA USA
Keep up the good works √ Fight acid rain coming from the midwest coal fired power plants . ...
h t h /s Steve
. .Geothermal rules --->
. .Geothermal rules ---> http://www.punageothermalventure.com/PGV/16/equipment-technology <-- *<;Q~
12.01.08 7 pm hst • . .You
12.01.08 7 pm hst •
. .You are wrong . It has kicked in . The future is already here dude . Tell us you have never heard of T Boone Pickens . .. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/23/business/23wind.html?pagewanted=all US$Billions for wind power ? Ring a bell ?
We have a geothermal power plant quite literally in our backyard funded by none other than the guy who owns 1/2 of the State of Montana : Ted Turner ( CNN - HNN )
/s, Steve Dosh Pahoa HI 96778 usa
btw - post a picture , Mike . It's fairly simple to do and ƒree . This is a great newspaper
LePage opposes renewable energy mandate in Maine
Sunday evening About 7 pm hst •
Why would he oppose it ? Oh , we all forgot * snap * Hydropower and wind really aren't free , huh ? We would bet they are cheaper and more environmentally friendly that what your executive branch might think of proposing after they've left
After all , NASA"s scientists are all washed up and wrong and C02 and green house gasses are not choking out the planet's breathing air , Acid rain really isn't killing all the trees on the west slopes of your mountains , making your ponds sterile in the process and causing the sea levels to rise through global warming . NO this isn;t really happening right , Honorable Governor ? The glaciers really are not melting in Greenland like PBS shows us on TV nightly ? Let's deny science and all factual data to the contrary once again and stick our heads in the sand like emus http://climate.nasa.gov/ Republicans
Thank goodness we sentient humans stopped using chlorofluorocarbons ( CFCs - spray cans ) when we did and the ozone hole over the south pole is getting smaller ( it finally is :) . Unfortunately the Australians still have the highest skin cancer rates in the known universe . h t h Ω Dr. Dosh
A little Berra redundancy for this farce
12.01.08 6:15 pm
. ...One might reasonably expect that your A G would be on top of all this . Fire him or her is (s)he isn't . That's their job √
Full disclosure means just what it says , full disclosure . Just look at Herman Kane , Billery's husband , and Clarence Thomas . They disclosed everything , right ?
That's a lot of dough , ≠US$250M , and not just chump change
How much does a years' worth of snow plowing generally cost in Maine ?
I'd guess ≠ US$50M
In the U S federal government we had whistleblowers' protection clauses , ombudsmen , and inspectors general to handle this stuff . They do a good job . It's a necessary function , Republicans . Greed exists in government , also , not just Houston , Enron® stock holders
We ain't saying anyone is guilty , taking payoffs , brides , or just playing dumb but in this economy the baker most assuredly needs the dough
Crimes of ommission are just as serious as crimes of comission
/s, Dr. Dosh and taxpayer ( not in ME :)
Maine Trial Lawyers Association assistant gets 3½ years in priso
Ai , ai , ai 12.01.06 22:30
Q : What do you throw to a drowning lawyer ?
A : Her partners ?
Don't even get me started . i worked in DC for > 7 years . It would almost be funny if it wasn't so true
Crooked lawyers must be quite popular in prison one might imagine , almost as popular as policewomen and the guards . Can't do the time don't do the crime , Queenie . Have fun playing cards in jail . Pay her fine now , Michael . That's the least you can do to help the poor people she swindled
/s, Steve Dosh , former ombudsman for a federal agency
PHOTO: Under cover
Excellent shot √
Go Red , White & Blue !
Amber Waterman does good photography, also . ..
/s, Steve Dosh , old school Nikon ® Coolpix 950 user ( w/ 28 mm lens , too :)
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We all want to age without fear
. .Friday night 10 pm
This is an excellent editorial worthy of further reflection by all reading it
It points to the many difficulties of growing older , especially if you are alone and have no family and few friends . It also points to the difficulties of you younger folk who may be working yet who may be single or divorced , with children , all stressed out , and with no one to choke ( just a joke ! )
The least likely to say they had trouble paying bills were those age 60 and over, at 17 percent . We señors don't worry or fear much too much because we have scaled back expectations and simply take things as they come . We've seen it all , too . We just can't remember it
When i was younger , many of our yuppie friends ( young urban professionals ) were putting off having kids because they couldn't afford them . HHmmm . Didn't stop us . My wifey ( RIP ) and i had four . We managed to retire here to Hawai'i with no air conditioning or heating bills . My sister only had one though . ....
Others of us thought that money surely made the world go 'round
It doesn't ( it sure helps though - HAhHahah ! )
Love and understanding make the world go around
How do you even afford heating oil up they'ya ?
Aloha from Pahoa /s, Steve
We all want to age without fear
. .Friday night 10 pm
This is an excellent editorial worthy of further reflection by all reading it
It points to the many difficulties of growing older , especially if you are alone and have no family and few friends . It also points to the difficulties of you younger folk who may be working yet who may be single or divorced , with children , all stressed out , and with no one to choke ( just a joke ! )
The least likely to say they had trouble paying bills were those age 60 and over, at 17 percent . We señors don't worry or fear much too much because we have scaled back expectations and simply take things as they come . We've seen it all , too . We just can't remember it
When i was younger , many of our yuppie friends ( young urban professionals ) were putting off having kids because they couldn't afford them . HHmmm . Didn't stop us . My wifey ( RIP ) and i had four . We managed to retire here to Hawai'i with no air conditioning or heating bills . My sister only had one though . ....
Others of us thought that money surely made the world go 'round
It doesn't ( it sure helps though - HAhHahah ! )
Love and understanding make the world go around
How do you even afford heating oil up they'ya ?
Aloha from Pahoa /s, Steve
A look back at the week's news
12.01.06 21:30
" There is, as many Mainers know, gold and gems in them thar hills. " In commercial quantitites ? HAhHAahahHAh ! Bob Frost had something to say about all that in his poem entitled New Hampshire . " I met a traveler from Arkansas who boasted of his state as beautiful for diamonds and apples . "Diamonds and apples in commercial quantities ? " I asked him , on my guard . "Oh, yes," he answered , off his. The time was evening in the Pullman. "I see the porter's made your bed," I told him. . ....
As for fraud and deceit , here also --> http://www.khon2.com/news/local/story/Kauai-man-sentenced-to-10-years-fo... <--- on the ' friendly ' island of Kau'ai
Great newpaper √ Good editing , too /s, Steve
. .l o l , Stig √ Thursday
. .l o l , Stig √ Thursday ≠ 5:15 pm Hawai'ian time
A lot of ppl who's relatives came through Ellis Island had their names mis-spelt [sic.]
i knew this one old Nørsk guy who's name was Sam Ting . How did that happen , one might ask ?
Well , in 1 9 2 1 , the guy in front of him in that immigration line's name was Ullie Olsen , just like him
So when my friend stepped up on the podium and the Ellis Island Customs and Immigrations agent asked him what his name was he replied, " Sam Ting ! " ( i.e., ' same thing ' )
i know . It's way homer . You'll get it on the way home
That was also a g r o a n a h *<;) /s, Steve
The long arm of Google on the job
all , 12.01.06 5 pm
. .I've Googled® myself before and always get the Dept Of Sanitation and Health ( DOSH ) in Thailand or some such place
When i was in charge of y2k for a fed govt. agency ( not that one ) they also was an internet cop . y2k worked out okay . i had 'em set a computer clock forward to 11/31/99 and click over to y2k . The world did not implode
When the feds raid your place or place of emeployment they take hard drives and figure out what you were up to , faily easily i might add . i've had people thrown in jail for embezzlement overseas who we caught red handed . They usually get 5 - 7 years
A good creative use for an other Google ® feature is in tracking convicted sex offenders through a sex offendor registry ( S O R ) . http://sexoffenders.ehawaii.gov/sexoffender/search.html Here in Hawai'i they are pinpointed on a Google ® map . Don't think all of them are men , either , although one in five women in the U S A will be sexually assaulted at some time in their lifetime
Getting back to this article , and given what happened in Norway , Europe last year ( 69 kids murdered by an ultra-rightist dressed as a cop ) , this is an apporpriate use of ƒree Google ® resources in the great State of Maine , also
h t h , Steve Dosh and ohana , Pahoa HI 96778 u s a
A mayor, a mill and some driving advice
All , Weds. 17:40 hst
. .Forgot to mention . One of the bestest things about this newspaper are the pictures ! World class . Serious . Thanks again José Leva and many other ( Russ , et. al. ) /s, Steve , for your readers
Jan 04, 2012 10:35 am
The Maine Heritage Policy Center, a conservative advocacy group, has fired the political reporter for its fledgling news organization after his online comments showed support for white supremacist causes. Lance Dutson, . . ...
Jan 04, 2012 12:03 pm
AUGUSTA — Between 2003 and 2010, the state paid almost $235 million to private organizations run by legislative leaders or the spouses of high-level state officials. But because of a loophole in state law, not one penny of that spending was disclosed to the public in ethics filings.. .. .
Maine lawmakers have new Indian member in midst
. . This is important • Glad to see that this has happened . Best of luck /s, Steve Dosh , Hawai'i http://hawaii-gov.net/
In Sight: It takes a neighborhood to raise a hockey player
. ....Nice √ 2012
http://sochi2014.com/en/
Best of luck .
The Steve Dosh family, Hawai'i•
Robert Scheer: Ron Paul has something to contribute
Bob ? 12.01.02 9 pm in Hawai'i
" I am all ears , " Ross Perot had something to contribute . " Unsafe at amy speed , " Ralph Nadar had something to contribute , too . Libertarian Harry Browne contributed
People see through Republicans like a glass of water
What the Republican party needs is backbone and not wishy - washy ƒish who simply go with the current . Don't get me wrong . i like fish . The flounder is my favorite fish . Why ? Because even a flounder can choose sides
HHAhahAHhahah ! /s, Steve Dosh
. .Claire , 12.01.02 9 pm hst
. .Claire , 12.01.02 9 pm hst •
We're all keeping a close eye on Alabama . ....
h t h /s, Steve ~ Happy New Year 2 0 1 2 - Year of the Dragon ~
Making voting easy and secure our ultimate goal
Yes √ 12.01.02 20:48
" Mainers showed resounding support for that belief in November when they rejected a legislative attempt to outlaw Election Day voter registration."
We do not believe is a National ID either . This is not France where people are presumed guilty until proven innocent . Our younger citizens do not posess photo ID's or drivers' licences but they are quite legal citizens ( at least my kids are :)
Democracy isn't cheap , efficient , easy nor free . Dictatorships are quite efficient and co$t saving institutions . How has North Korea exosted for all these years ? ( rhetorical question )
" It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried." -- Sir Winston Churchill British politician (1874 - 1965) and 1/2 American ( by birth - his Mom was from these U S A :) h t h , /s, Steve Dosh
Jon ? 12.01.02 8:30 pm Wrong
Jon ? 12.01.02 8:30 pm
Wrong forum • Please contact the Human Resources Department at 207-333-6601 ext 1416 or 1414 or e-mail to dgrimmig@ci.auburn.me.us or cmumau@ci.auburn.me.us
They obey the same laws as your policemen and women
Report 'em √ Post a picture
h t h /s, Steve Dosh , Hawai'i
~ Happy New Year - all - Auburn Public Service Employees Unionized , Tenured or not ~
Slog to the White House starts tomorrow
, ...Ayuh √ 20:20 hst Monday
Q ; Who's up? Who's down? Who goofed? Who made the mistake of saying something reasonable but contrary to the party platform and now must be crucified for it? l o l :) A ; The Donald ?
Q ; Does any of this give you faith that voters are truly selecting the best candidate, either for the country or for their party? A ; No
The best candidate is the guy doing the job right now , along with his b e a u t i f u l wifey Michelle and darling kids Sasha and Melia . He's a family man . They don't complain , they don't talk nasty or L O U D , they are honest , caring , in good shape fighting childhood obesity and still on their first marriage . They attend church , have restored the economy to something resembling a balance and so on and so forth
Too bad they are still having to clean up after the elephants after these productive and , ( dare we say ) , very uneventful four years
Hope y'all enjoyed a - g r e a t - vacation , too , President and First Lady Barack Hussein Obama . Enjoy a safe and pleasant trip home . You earned it . Happy 2 0 1 2 , too , the Chinese year of the tiger
/s, Steve Dosh , Hawai'i
Close the barn door before the elephant arrives
( and we thought this was about Republicans :)
12.01.02 8 pm
Whelp ,
Bringing elephants to ME for personal use is a bit like bringing Huskies and Malamutes and other shaggy dogs to HI . People do it . We call it animal cruelty here . Humans ( like elephants ) possess long memories , too , yet they , [ the pachyderms ] , do not wear shoes or Bean ® boots against the cold weather . Try llamas or something of that nature
Being an animal lover myself , i'd also check with the York ME zoo first before attempting this venture to see if they have room for a secondhand elephant . They have a white Bengal tiger there . http://www.yorkzoo.com/animallist.htm We have one also . Ours' is named Namasté http://www.hilozoo.com/ . It means " Welcome " in Bangladesh . He's white also ( very rare ) . Is this particular elephant Indian or African - American ? Has (s)he ever seen -40ºF ? Oil freezes at that temperature they'ya in ME ( think : sterno ® :)
Bad idea
Re-read the recent NPR exposé on Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus first . They are located in Florida . Look through the pictures also
We are in Hawai'i . Some things go together naturally . Elephants and Maine aren't on that list . It may be okay in OK , doc. ...
h t h Ω /s, Steve Dosh and ohana , 96778 u s a
Separating dollars and cents from some myths
. ...Thanks Gordon 11.12.30 18:30
As if we care what Stephen Forbes , the Capitalist Tool says :)
1. Correct √
2. Hawai'i ranks 49th . We still do business here http://www.wingshawaii.com is a good one
3. Even if China did hold most US debt that's fine . No one wants their Yuan ( the official communist currency ) . Any one want ¥en , Euros , or Renabi , too ?
4. This is w e i r d . We'd move back to ME if this be the case . Maine has an excellent health care system rivaling systems in Europe and Canada
5. Move to Canada . They buy electricity from the NE grid . Remember that HUGE ice storm two years ago ? Yeah . Move to la Canada ( not you Gordon :) . b t w , How many Canadian Dollar$ you have ? Dolar is Spanish . It means pain , Dolores
~ Happy New Year 2 0 1 2 the Year of the Tiger ~
Stay warm y'all /s, Steve
2011, the year in words
'ey , 11.12.30 2:30 pm
You guys and girls are the best . . ... in Central Maine n e way . You are . Sure beats the Auburn based Twin City Times . To have a newspaper of such a high caliber in such a small metropolitan area such as L / A is to be lauded and applauded by all readers and viewers alike . The L S J ® is kinda' like the glue that holds the area together .
Imagine a Central Maine without you ?
Alo'ha from Pahoa
newsworthy http://www.apec2011.gov/
. .. .ƒunny :) 2 pm
. .. .ƒunny :) 2 pm hawai'i time
No , i wasn't borned here
a·lit·er·ate/āˈlitərit/
Adjective:
Unwilling to read, although able to do so.
Noun:
An aliterate person.
Tune in to Garrison Keillor from Hawai'i New Years' Eve
Alo'ha from Pahoa u s a
. .HahHahah Al ! 11.12.29
. .HahHahah Al ! 11.12.29 4:40 pm
Donkeys! We are the Donkeys! It's the Republicans who put the ' mock ' in Democracy!
These are pretty sad these days if all they can put forward are some rabid hockey moms from AK and MN and other retreads from MA and TX . Jesse Ventura next , possibly ?
Rick Perry still amazes everyone . Here's an other no count dumb TX Governor who has just suffered the worst wildfires & drought in his state - ever - running for President . This Republican logic leads one to believe that if ME gets covered with a glacier your Governor will leave for DC , too . Who tends the home fires in TX these days ? In fact , i do not know . I couldn't even tell anyone who their Senators are or if they are Democrats or Republicans . About all i know about TX is Enron ® [ It puts Hon . Susan Collins in a whole new light , too . Why is she not in the race ? :]
Let's talk about the heights and depths of hypocracy , hubris , and irresponsibility again , Newt . Good show
~ Happy New Years 2 0 1 2 ~ everyone , /s, Steve
Dan , 11.12.28 9 pm
Dan , 11.12.28 9 pm Hawai'ian time
Not to worry , Dan . It'll be a real short meeting
They'll be speaking their minds :)
/s, Steve
Plowing over the Constitution? How? asks reader ¿
~ lol ~ & † y v m , Scott Thursday still 11.12.28 20:43 hst •
'ey , we are an aliterate bunch :)
SsSsHhh - Air Force Two is at Hilo airport ( The backup 7 4 7 . Please don't tell n e one . It really is ref : http://whitehouse.gov1.info/blog/blog_post/agenda-hawaii.html ) Some comments have been edited for length , punctuation , and spelling with toungue firmly placed in cheek √ Out with the old , in with the new 2 0 1 2 *<;Q~ /s, Steve
Young professionals going where the action is
Froma , 11.12.28 19:50 hst
. . a-yuh . .
†hey certainly aren't going to or staying in Maine . The population of Maine has been steady at about 1,250,000 people for ≠ 1 0 0 years . Check the statistics someone then ask , " Why ?"
/s a former http://www.brookings.org employee ( serious - on Massachusetts Ave , DC , right next to the Metropolitain Club, Dupont Circle )
Steve Dosh
Cal Thomas: Cutting wasteful spending a priority for 2012
Cal , 11.12.28 7:38 pm
Can you even find Guatemala on the map ? Some of us have lived there and fought the interminable drug war , the one where 25,000 Mexicans got killed during 2 0 1 1 ( so far )
No one cares what you say and you embarrass our collective intelligence
Cutting Cal a priority for 2012 , LSJ ® √
† y v m , Steve
R. Grover: Liberals lack leadership
Richard , 11.12.28 7:30 pm Hawai'ian time
Your premise is wrong , " Liberals lack leadership "
How's liƒe in the townships ¿ On the grid ?
Aloha from Pahoa u s a
http://whitehouse.gov1.info/blog/blog_post/agenda-hawaii.html
Dr. Dosh and ohana ~ Happy New Year 2 0 1 2 ~
. .Right , Dan :) er. .we
. .Right , Dan :)
er. .we used to refer to the leƒt as ' radicals ' and the right as ' reactionaries .' Subtle difference
The beauty of our ' 100& legal now ' Obamacare is that one can complain about it and benefit from it at the same time √
That said , the tea partiers can now have their cake and eat it , too
Aloha from the birthstate of our President who is vactioning here with his lovely wife Michelle , and their two daughters daughters Sasha and Melia . This is the first President to have little kids in the White House since J F K . Happy New Year 2 0 1 2
New EPA rules mean fresher air, fairer utility rates
Nice editorial , Rex 11.12.26 7:45 pm √
Red ( communist ) China has no E P A . The latest . .hmm. .shall we say . . Kyoto Accords that were just agreed upon earlier this month excludes the communist Chinese from the list of developing countries , too , so they can no longer get away with emitting vast amounts of CO2 in to the atmosphere like they have up until now . Their coal is a soft , brown ( dirty ) coal that they use in their power plants , i believe . Bejing is like Mexico City . People walk around with masks over their faces and can not even see the sun some days for all the smog and air pollution
Acid rain ? Yes . It exists . It's why your ME ponds are sterile on the slopes of your mountains and the western sides are all barren ( the trees are dead or dying ) . Go take a look
b t w - It's what you can not see in the air that will harm you ( CO2 and ** what was stated above ^^ ) . That black soot one sees from diesel engines is really not at issue
Kudos to this newspaper for the excellent and balanced coverage it gives to many complicated subjects such as this every day of the week , 24 x 7 x 365 :) Here's to a Happy and Prosperous New Year 2 0 1 2
/s, Steve Dosh , Hawai'i
'Deadliest crash of year' kills four men
. ....†hat's horrible 11.12.26 7 pm Hawai'ian time
Pray for the families , friends , and other survivors
Big crashes here , too , in Hawai'i
We helped a family just yesterday with small children who got hit on a blind corner on the Po'o'hi'ki Road ( Isaac Hale State Park )
This Saturday is New Years . Pay heed and be careful
/s, Steve and ohana , home for the holidays
http://whitehouse.gov1.info/blog/blog_post/agenda-hawaii.html
B. Wilner: 'Middle class' has disappeared
Bobbi , 11.12.26 6 pm hst •
The 'Middle class' has disappeared in Iran , not here
Melé Kalikimaka from Hawai'i •
Dr. Dosh
Countdown to Christmas
. .Hmm. .Peru ? Mexico ?
i guess we simply remember when ( whilst my wifey and the mother of my four kids was still alive ) enjoying a Felize Navidad in Belize while living in Guatemala
We'd take a bus clear across the country ( sometimes stopped by banditos ) and enjoy time on one of the Lime Cayos ( Keys ) with ' Excusiones Spross ' out of Guatemla City
Aloha . .
If December seems a blur of parking lots, bargain hunting . . ..
. ....Nice,
Just sent this to my relatives
Melé Kalikimaka y'all
<3
" The developments were a
" The developments were a clear win for Obama. The payroll tax cut was the centerpiece of his three-month campaign-style drive for jobs legislation that seems to have contributed to an uptick in his poll numbers — and taken a toll on those of congressional Republicans." Also , "In the end House Republicans felt like they were reenacting the Alamo, with no reinforcements and our friends shooting at us," said Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas. h e h √ Remember the Maine , too
Keep in mind that we have a government of the people , by the people and for the people and the avg. IQ of the people is 1 0 0 , by definition . h t h *<:)
More Christmas memories
All , 11.12.22 17:17 Hawai'ian time
Very touching . ... So many memories . In fact, i used to believe in the hereafter . Now i just wonder what i am here aƒter *<;Q~ Melé Kalikimaka from Hawai'i It's not too late --> http://www.emailsanta.com/ <-- /s, Santa Steve and Ohana *<;Q~
'Layaway angels' pay off Christmas gifts in Auburn
Mahalo Lindsay & Drew 11.12. 22 10:10 am Hawai'i time
Here , too ,
" Anonymous donors pay for $2K worth of holiday layaway accounts at Kauai's [ Hawai'i ] Kmart store "
• THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
• First Posted: December 22, 2011 - 2:29 pm
• cite : http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/8ff4397f5dcb4c6ab10f7576ea001445/H...
. ..O M G , it's endemic . It's a epidemic . The Christmas spirit is in our blood ! Mercy me ! Mercy mild ! Attention K-Mart shoppers !
*<;Q~ HO ho0o H0HOº• It's not too late †o write Santa , Virginia --> http://emailsanta.com/ <--
. ... Thursday 10 am Hawai'i
. ... Thursday 10 am Hawai'i time
They may very well yet , Claire , if they don't change that election finance law they passed in year 2 0 0 2 called the BCRA " The Congress passed the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA), also called the McCain. ." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campaign_finance_reform_in_the_United_State...
" Putrid ," l o l ! We like that √ P - U ey ! You stink ! Go home to your mothers all you Congresspeople ! Here : C O A L 4 U this Christmas ! •
Melé Kalikimaka *<;Q~ Santa smokin ' http://www.despair.com/occupythenorthpoletshirt.html <-- not necessarily and endorsement
Congress hits a new low and is headed lower
. .Whoa , 11.12.22 09:40 am - ish
That's quite an editorial √ How low can they go ? We shall see . Gingrich was the one who shut down government in a " bold move " towards unilateralism . i trust him about as far as i can throw him and his wives √
Many of us see our U . S . Congress ( and most politicians ) simply , and as cynical , sarcastic , mostly male ( some she-male ) old coo†s of the baby boom generation ( full disclosure - i happen to belong to this generation : not all the other stuƒƒ though )
The most cynical and conniving politician i ever crossed passed with 30 years Federal work was Dick Armey of TX ( R ) whilst i was workng for the Brookings Institute in 1985 - 86 in DC http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Armey . Here was a guy who came in on the platform that he was going to ' do his business ,' in one term and then leave . Pure B S . b t w - Is he gone yet ?
Parenthetically , the nicest and fairest guy was Sen. Paul Simon IL ( D ) . He was the one who wore a bow tie ( and not of the Garfunkle duet ) . The Democratic Mormon from NV Harry Reid follows in his footsteps almost literally . They worked closely together on the Hill and in Africa where i met them both on the way to Nelson Mandela's inaguration . There's an other generational hero
" Out with the old , in with the new ," says ƒather time
Melé Kalikimaka y'all *<;Q~ http://www.noradsanta.org/en/index.html Only 1 day & 11 hrs to go by my watch . ..
J. Morin: Customs rooted in religion
Merry Christmas Joe , 11.12.21 Hannukah . . 4:30 pm
Hmm . .. let's see : American religions : Inca , Mayans, Aztecs , and Toltecs , Tao , Hindu , Shinto , Natavist , Pagan , Wiccan , Agnostic , Athiest , Mormons , Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints ( same thing ) , 7th day , Baptists , Pentacostalists , Episcopalians , Catholics , Muslims , Jewish , Indians of non - Hindu faiths , i . e. , Penobscots, Mic-mac , Passmoquoddy , and other native tribes. .
Then there are the people who worship money , drugs , alcohol , tobbaco and firearms . .but i digress . .
What are you again , Joe ? *<;Q~ /s, Santa Steve and ohana , Melé Kalikimaka
. ßbBRrr. . http://www.esrl.noaa.gov/gmd/obop/spo/livecamera.html Moved the workshops to the South Pole this past year . No northern lights . n e more
A. Rice: Cannot believe what LePage says
Abby ? 11.2.21 4:20 pm - ish hst •
Believe it . He said it . He's your Governor . Non-felons can - always - initiate impeachment proceedings . Hook up with the Occupy people in your nearest city > 30,000 inhabitants and get that many signatures :)
http://www.sunjournal.com/news/state/2011/11/20/occupymaine-diverse-grou...
Melé Kalikmaka from Hawai'i • Santa Steve *<;Q~
b t w - Occupy was the word of 2 0 1 1
Online readers react to special Somali report
Todos , 11.12.21. 4:04 pm - ish hst •
†oday is Haunnukah , a celebration of life and lights •
After all , it - w a s - a good report
O 'ja 'la people learn more about our latest immigrants and Alo'ha from Pahoa , Dr. Dosh and ohana *<;Q~
( btw - http://www.noradsanta.org/en/index.html Won't be long now kids , about two days )
. .bozo = your Gov.
. .bozo = your Gov. *<;Q~
Wrong turn ? Take a leƒt Hon. Governor
now • B4 it's to0øº• la†e
http://www.pnhp.org/ows/index.php
. 11.12.20 no0øº•n-ish .Aisle
. 11.12.20 no0øº•n-ish
.Aisle , Isle . .Same difference † y v m S†ig <3
( the guy's a bozo :)
http://www.pnhp.org/ows/index.php
G. Frenette: Taking a wrong turn
Jerry , 11.12.20 noon hawai'ian †ime •
Right √ Someone do an audit . Please • Quick √
/s, Dr. Dosh
http://www.pnhp.org/ows/index.php
Hawai'i •
Figures don't lie . Lairs go figure *<;Q~
A. Elze: Cut some fat from the top
Alan , 11.12.19 22:50 hst • ~ Merry Christmas ~
No-one has ever accused me of being " the brightest light on the string , " yet one thing i have learned is that you get what you pay for in liƒe , no more , no less . Children are our future [ education ] and many people like being served by a medical system that works well [ health ] . L/A's live-ability was ranked ≠ #8 in the nation in here just the other day by a fine article citing widely accepted national statistics [ health - education ] by the AARP and reported by the LSJ® . One can always vote with their feet , Alan . Cross the border over to New Hamster [ sic.] or la Canada [ sic.] and try out their hospitals and school systems . Report back √
Live free and long & prosper
Alo'ha from Pahoa , Dr. Steve Dosh and friends in the medical and education professions
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sicko <- good movie *<:)
Mark , 11.12.19 22:22 hst
Mark , 11.12.19 22:22 hst *
Dumb question : " From whom and where do your receive your health care ? "
/s Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i •
http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/
~ Merry Christmas ~
D. Mitchell: Governor's cuts hurt cancer patients
†hanks Diane 11.12.19 22:10 hst •
. .O u c h • ßbrrr . .. People wonder - w h y - the US ranks 37th in world health indices after # 35 Dominica & # 36 Costa Rica ? Wonder no more everyone . Your Honorable Governor must seem rather heart-less to many of y'all they'ya √ http://www.pnhp.org/ows/index.php
~ Melé Kalikimaka to all hard working hourly wage earners , all EMS , nurses , doctors , police , fire , snow plowers , truck drivers , electricians , garbage removers , sanitary landfill workers , and to all unionized state personnel and other unionized workers located in Maine ~
We have a saying here , " To receive Alo'ha one must - g i v e - Alo'ha " /s, the Steve Dosh ohana , Pahoa HI 96778 usa ( for the 99% :)
David Sirota: McConnell says democracy is threat to country
.uh uh . We are not surprised David √ 11.12.19 10 pm - ish
The guy should just be quiet and go home for Christmas with all his feloow republican obstuctionist buddies . We just say , " Go ." The republicans sure do put the " mock " in democracy . Power corrupts , and absolute power corrupts absolutely , said Lord Acton . Resign
On a different and more helpful and hopeful note , Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the US was ready to help the North Korean people and create lasting security on the Korean peninsula. Kim Jong-il died on Saturday of a heart attack , communist state media said
Another evil despot g o n e √
Welcome home , troops . A grateful nation thanks you all , women and men , for your dedicated service http://vhv-vetshelpingvets.com/ Aloha from Pahoa and Melé Kalikimaka *<;)
Massive project has given Maine's economy a boost
Nice , 11.12.19 9:40 pm hst •
" A billion here, a billion there, pretty soon it adds up to real money. " attributed to Senator Everett Dirksen , US politician (1896 - 1969)
~ Merry Christmas Maine ~ http://ibew1253.org/JATC.htm
The Dosh family *<;Q~
.Thanks Stig , 11.12.17 4
.Thanks Stig , 11.12.17 4 :20 hst •
Yeah . We took a defensive driving course with the US Dept of State in VA once . That was some fun , dude ! ...and we've also never considered our car to simply be an extension of the living room with all attendant accoutrements , gadgets , gizmos , La - Z - Boy recliners , back seat massagers ( HAHah - e.g, the * new * 2012 Hyundai Genesis :) , and other - u n n e c e s s a r y - distractions . Buy an RV for those purposes amd keep on truckin'
Just a suggestion . Aloha from Pahoa *<;Q~ Santa Steve ƒun --> http://www.noradsanta.org/en/index.html <-- Nice sled √
Letters A. Pelletier: No cell phones while driving
Thanks Al, 11.12.17 4:15 pm
" Shut up and drive , " makes good pretty good sense to many of us , also √ We believe statistics will prove us correct in our thinking , also . Parenthetically , car crashes are - the - major cause of death for 1 6 year olds in these US of A , cell phones or not
Here in Hawai'i it is our law that one must pull to the side of the road and - s t o p - in order to receive or make a cellular phone call
We had Onstar® in our Buick ® ten years ago and got rid of it . Haven't missed it one unit
Just for ƒun ( and recognizing some previous comments ) , there are some pretty dumb laws still on the books though , i. e., Augusta . To stroll down the street playing a violin is against the law . e.g., http://www.dumblaws.com/laws/united-states/maine Melé Kalikimaka , /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana
D. Dawn: Make our country great again
Dave , 11.12.17 4 pm hst •
Mahalo, er . ..thanks for your thoughtful letter
So , the question is — if the Occupy folks are doing pretty much like our Founding Fathers, why are they being persecuted?
A: Because they can ? There some real curmudgeons in your great State . Here , also
Melé Kalikimaka , Mainers . ~ '†is the season to be jolly ~
Further fine LSJ® background reading materials available here --> http://www.sunjournal.com/news/state/2011/11/20/occupymaine-diverse-grou... <--
Aloha from Pahoa , Steve and ohana
. .uh , name one •
. .uh , name one •
War over, a grateful nation says 'thanks'
11.12.17 11 am ish
Yeah , we do <3
goodmoovee *<;Q~
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Go_for_Broke!_%281951_film%29
Aloha form Pahoa hi 96778 u s a
. . ..Mark , 11.12.15 17:53
. . ..Mark , 11.12.15 17:53 hst Thursday
We did . . g o e l s e w h e r e http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Log_Cabin_Republicans
Here's a ƒunny . You know how we have a government of capitalism ? The Chinese have a government by communism • Q: Do you know what the Russians have ? A: Government by alcoholism . ...
/s Dr. Steve Dosh , Bates '78 , GWU '85 & PWU '99 *<;Q~ Melé Kalikimaka , dudicles . Keep the ƒai†h . ..
Gordon Weil: Cutting versus 'rationing' health care entitlements
. ...Gordon and Hon. Gov ? 11.12.15 5:40 pm hst , Thursday
Leave the line alone . You have a fine health care system . One of the best , in fact . As a nation we are 36th worldwide when it comes to providing adequate and affordable health care to our citizens . Hmm .. .Rationing is like deciding who will have children and who will not . That's China , my friends . If we lived in some parts of New England or New York we , the Dosh ƒamily , would probably go up to Canada for treatments . Remember , " Give peace a chance ? " Okay , then , give Obamacare a chance
http://www.pnhp.org/ /s, Dr. Dosh & ohana , Hawai'i , us of a & Melé Kalikimaka •
Cal Thomas: Can Romney hold up under the spotlight?
. .Cal-vin Coolidge ( R ) ? 11.12.15 5:20 pm
" I think the American people know his record is the worst we've seen since Herbert Hoover . [ R ] " Whelp . . . ..if President Barack Hussein Obama ( D ) is a Herbert Hoover ( R ) than that most certainly makes GWBush a Warren Harding ( R ) . .HAhahhoho00øº *<;Q~
Those who forget their own political party's history are doomed to repeat it
{ LSJ ® ? Stop carrying this guy . He's dumb , uninformed , and offensive . Try to get someone from this paper also located in Florida : http://www.ocala.com/section/opinion ]
Keep up the good works !
/s , your loyal readers
Connie Schultz: The ever-devolving Mitt Romney
. .All, 11.12.15 5 pm
The ever-devolving G O P . Whadabout Newt Romney [ sic. ] ?
There is no Grand Old Party . They are a collection of selfish , womanizing , homophobic bozo's ( present company excluded , guys and girls :)
Let's not forget the shrill , hockey mom-ish women , also , with their false senses of pride and entitlement
The kind of Republicans we like are Ron Reagan jr, and Cheney's daughter , Mary . At lest they are honest , forthright , and unwavering in their convictions
The G O P acts like a ƒish ( or a squid - no backbone ) when it acts at all . It just goes with the current . Compassionate conservatists do not exist . A rising tide does not lift all boats , Mr. Stockman and you know it . No one would ever accuse the Bush family or Dan Quayle of being compassionate now would they ? It's a non sequitur ( non sequence ) or an oxymoron . The rats are jumping ship but the sinking vessle will pull them all down to wallow and drown in their own self pity
Q: What is that sucking sound again , Ross Perot ?
A: We are all ears /s, Steve Dosh , Hawai'i *<;Q
. . ... In fact , access to
. . ... In fact , access to adequate health care is a basic and - u n d e n i a b l e - human right . At least it is in Canada and every o t h e r industrialized nation
About all one can try to say to Republicans who can't listen and who can not raise taxes , Ms. Graham , is , try to hike medicare premiums instead . Your parents , in - laws and grandparents and grandkids will be moving in with you next under that plan . Those of you who have not watched Mike Moore's movie " Sicko , " need to .
About the last thing we need in the White House is an other former TX governor . Does anyone reading this really want the health care , police , EMS , Enron ® , immigration , and state government systems Rick Perry has in his state ? A : ______________
Of course not . They have a snow plow there . We've seen it . And to quote Jeff Foxworthy , " What does a Texas tornado and an Alabama divorce have in common ? " A ; " Someone's gonna' lose a trailer ." Just one Santa's opinion *<;Q~ kids - We've moved the workshop to the Sole Pole this century | http://www.esrl.noaa.gov/gmd/obop/spo/livecamera.html
Hire a vet ~ Please make doubly sure the homeless in your state have somewhere to go this season and something to eat and be joyful for ~ http://vhv-vetshelpingvets.com/
Letters G. Graham: Health care is not an option
. . We agree √ 11.12.15 10 :30 am -ish Health is the only option . .. and it is the law . We a l s o fully support Obamacare ® and †hank our Presient for bringing all the troops home from Iraq for Christmas . t y v m for that letter and Melé Kalikimaka from Hawai'i . The first lady Michelle , and Sasha and Melia will be here on Saturday
http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/sections/news/nation/1-4-women-attac...
*<;Q~ /s Santa Claus
http://whitehouse.gov1.info/blog/blog_post/agenda-hawaii.html
Great leaders overcome their angry impulses
. .thanks Rex , 11.12.14 09:35
There are many tru†hs .
1 ) No one has ever won a war in Afghanistan
Melé Kalikimaka /s, Steve and ohana
. . . †yvm Joe , 11.12.13
. . . †yvm Joe , 11.12.13 5:22 pm
One good URL deserves an other
If no one minds , i'll also reference the best newspaper in the U S A
http://www.bates.edu/news/2011/12/13/new-york-times-merisotis-86-obama/
The New York Times ®
~ Merry Christmas e v e r y o n e ~
*<;Q~
David Sirota: What real education reform looks like
. . Right , David , 11.12.13 5:30 pm
The medical system is the same . We have the best and the worst in the known universe . These are free enterpise , capitalistic , and profit motivated systems we are talking about . Forrest Gump is instructive in these regards
It's gets murkier when you talk about a place like Haiti , a former ƒrench colony and the armpit of our western hemisphere
Do we give them assistance because they are still dying from cholera from an earthquake years ago or do we stop because they can not raise their own condition above that of any other basket case 4th world entity ?
You tell us . ...
~ Do pray for those less fortunate this Christmas season ~
http://fukushimaupdates.wordpress.com/category/japan-relief/
/s, Dr. Dosh FSO ( ret . )
. .We understand m S†ig. .er
. .We understand m S†ig. .er Jason :) , We do .
Most people do not celebrate a Christ-mass , Christ , Allah , Mohummed or Yaweh ( our Western Islamic , Jewish , and Christian Gods )
- M o s t - people are some variation of Buddist in this world ( Shinto , Confuscious , Hindu , Tao , you name it :) . Billions
Let there be light ( and maybe some more ~ heat ~ ) and peace on earth and goodwill towards all men and women of fai†h
Melé Kalikimaka <3 /s, Steve Dosh , Pahoa u s a 96778
Santa is on his way kids --> http://www.noradsanta.org/en/index.html <---
. .l o l , Mike √ # 5 ) You
. .l o l , Mike √
# 5 ) You might be a sled neck if . .... .
http://emailsanta.com/naughty_nice.asp HOhoH0hOº• *<;Q~
S. Drane: Some questions
Steve , 11.12.13 5 pm hst •
Some answers , 1 ) Democracy will and must survive . It's a love affaire and one can not imagine where it is likely to go better except right here on Earth , 2 ) Enron ® ? There have been prosecutions and people have been put in jail ( Bernie Madoff comes to mind as does Bush's BS bailout - Bear Stearn ). Mind you , Steve , former Atty General Ashcroft hasn't been censured for approving waterboarding . 3 ) It's true . Apple ® has been valued at more than Exxon ® . That doesn't seem right , either [ R I P Steve Jobs ;] The business of America is simply . .business . 4 ) The 99% are simply in hibernation , Steve http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2011/10/occupy_wall_street_global_prot.... We'll be back in the Spring in the same ≠ 8 0 countries worldwide and every U S city >30,000 inhabitants . b t w - " Occupy was the - word - of 2011
Happy New Year 2 0 1 2
/s, a credit union member and supporter *<;)
Forum: Los Angeles Times: North Korea's new course
all , 11.12.13 4:35 pm
Don't kid yourselves . As the world's only remaining superpower we remain a relatively - easy - target and we have many enemies ; North Korea , Cuba , Yemen , autocracies , theocracies , dictators , God fearing and Godless societies , and any given despot ( i .e., non - democratic kingdoms )
Luckily , a reigning Queen and her monarchy remain our friend ( the British Commonwealth :) . Me thinks that it helps that Winston Churchill's mom was American much as our Presidnet's dad was Nigerian
" Democracy is the worst form of government that has been tried in this world of sin and woe , ( parphrasing Churchill ) , except for every other form of government ."
Dictators , fascists , despots , and communists are certainly more efficient governments
Which would you choose ? h t h , Dr. Dosh
b t w - We give the Deocratic Peoples Republic of Korea ( DPRK or PRK ) substantial food aid . They are broke and perpetually starving . South Korea gives us Hyundais , Kias and Samsung phones
Colleges must cut tuition rates to attract students
Rex , 11.12.13 16:20 hst
You are correct √ Learn a living or earn a living . That's what i tell my kids . Decide to decide and choose to choose . We are all the victims of our choices
You do not know how prescient your insightful comments are . Take Bates for instance . It stands the dubious distinction of being if not the - most - expensive small & liberal , liberal arts school in the U S A ( Middlebury ? Bennington ? ) and it is located right in your city on Colege Ave.
The esteemed Presdient Hansen recently quit after a somewhat truncated tenure . Why ? We alumni do not know Ω
http://www.bates.edu/president/bates-college-presidents/
We all believe college presidents are suppose to work on endowments and fund raising , for the most part . We are left to conjecture . ...
i do not think i could afford to send my kids to Bates , presuming they would even be accepted . In defense of one of my three alma maters , Bates doesn't require the S A T . i was accepted there because i made boomerangs that truly came back ( in high school physics ) and would fly at night with a light so i could photograph them
It helped that my folks could afford the place , too
Hopefully some one from Bates will comment on this most excellent editorial . It's relevance is undisputed
Marcus ? Jill ? Dean Reese ? Dean Sylvester ? Press office ?
/s, Steve Dosh '78 , Melé Kalikimaka
T. Tiner: A matter of commitment
Thanks Terry , !1.12.11 17:11 pm hst
. .. Have to laugh . How much does it cost to take a Japanese - Somalian - American hack from Portland to Belgrade ?
Last time i took a taxi in DC it was driven by a very happy and content former Somalian doctor . An immigrant . i just so happened to be working in the http://www.itcdc.com International Trade Center DC as Security Floor Warden for the 2nd largest US Federal office building . ...on 9.11
b t w - i am inquiring about a taxi from Portland , Oregon to Belgrade , MT 59714 . We live in Hawai'i . We don't expect you to know . It's merely a rhetorical question
Now , if you were in a taxi in Mogadishu . .er. .we won't go there . ...
Melé Kalikimaka , Steve and family :)
Thanks †ony , 11.12.12 5 pm
Thanks †ony , 11.12.12 5 pm hst •
What we say here in the North Pacific ( 20' north of the equator :) is , " In order to receive alo'ha one must give alo'ha ." You can quote us on that √ Melé Kalikimaka . /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana Pahoa HI 96778 usa
S. Morgan: Embrace our neighbors
†hanks Steve , 11.12.11 4:44 pm
It's all too easy to say , " Close the door behind you when you come in , " isn't it ?
Hannukah falls on the 21 st this year . Jesus was a Jew and all Western religions worship the same one God , call him Yaweh or Allah . ( O'ja'la - God willing , in Somalian , a handy expression to learn and know :) Yes , we do live in a polyglot ( many languages including ƒrench , Spanish , Greek Ω ) society and always have in these very U S of A . Religious freedom is what just about everyone comes here for and it's gauranteed . None here presumes to know anything about God other than God is good and God is love . Love love . Hate intolerance
You have a - b e a u t i f u l - Kora temple dedicated to these ideals right they'ya in Lewiston ME, the last stop on the old Greyhound bus lines from Atlanta, GA
Don't be afraid to get involved in your community http://www.korashriners.org/
Melé Kalikimaka from Hawai'i •
The Steve Dosh ohana
Los Angeles Times: Smartphones, dumb drivers
. .l o l m
L / A , of all places 11.12.12 16:16 hst • Hohh0hoøº•
The expression , " Shut up and drive , " comes to mind
We had OnStar® years ago ( when my wifey was still living )
Hated it
To say a number like " Two , " one had to say " Shoe , " or Lisa Davis would simply not understand . My wife would swear at the thing and hit it with her first ( whilst i was driving ( , etc . No end of aggravation
Then thet went digital so we dropped it like a bad habit
Write a letter instead or , alt : C h r i s t m a s cards <3
Steve and ohana *<;Q~ http://emailsanta.com/naughty_nice.asp
~ †hink and drive this holiday season ~ Arrive alive ~
Rich Lowry: President doesn't have a clue about what is wrong
l o l √ 11.12.11 19:11 hst •
Rich Lowry doesn't have a clue about what is wrong
That's why Barack Hussein Obama is President and he isn't :)
Just one man's opinion /s, Steve Dosh
http://www.whitehouse.gov/issues
Vote Paradis to re-set election clock
. . 7 pm Sunday , here in Hawai'i •
Whoever wins , we can be fairly sure that Mark is somewhere looking down on us all and laughing . R I P , Mr. Paradis . Judging by the ferocity and fervor of these comments , something tells me that you are in a better place , especially with a name like Paradis
At least people are running for mayor and there's always write - ins
People get elected via write - in . They really do
Tuesday already , huh ?
http://www.detroitmi.gov/MayorsOffice/tabid/123/Default.aspx
Detroit had a famous N B A basketball player basically - v o l u n t e e r - for that job last round
h t h & ßuena suerté , Steve Dosh , Pahoa 96778 u s a
Race to replace Maine's Snowe shapes up
Mainerz 11.12.11 7 pm Hawai'i time •
. .o k a y . .
1 ) Yet , you've got to have someone in mind to replace her ( who's running ? )
2 ) Consider señority . On what committees is she the ranking Republican member ?
3 ) Hon. Sen Collins : Is she ranking member on anything ? ( she is : Govt. Oversight Committee , me thinks :)
Don't go throwing the baby out with the Bath-water ( no pun intended . They , the two , did miss the boat on U S G contracts for new Navy vessles for ME and money under Bush II to repair rusting bridges and infrastructure :)
Our U S Senator ( one of 'em : Dan Akaka ) is retiring this year
Dan Inoye , theother one, has w i c k e d señority . He is the Chair of the most powerful Senate Committee right now : Appropriations . The V P Joe Biden is President of the US Senate and always retains tie breaking authority ( 50 - 50 States + 1 , him or her )
Tread lightly & Aloha from Pahoa , Melé Kalikimaka *<;Q~ /s, Steve Dosh ( 7 years in DC )
Mayoral Candidate Mark Paradis dies
All , 11.12.11 6 pm Hawai'i
i used to help run elections with the U S Peace Corps ( overseas ) and with the U S Dept of State \ the U N ( election observers , like Jimmy Carter in Guatemala , 1 9 8 8 )
" Campaign manager Michael Dumas said he would be at the polls Tuesday representing Paradis . "
^^ That's - r e a l - dedication ^^
Everyone concerned should remain confident that proper procedures will be followed and it will all go okay . These are the U S of A , after all
Such a shame , though
We all feel really badly for everyone involved , especially at this time of year .. /s, the Steve Dosh F S O ( ret.) ohana , Hawai'i
A look back at the week's news
Editorial board 11.12.10 6 pm
Nice analysis √ Per usual
" It’s a simple matter of guaranteeing financial literacy in the pursuit of higher education ." We used to define functional illeterates as those who could not balance a checkbook . These days ? It probably has something to do with the internet :)
Thanks to all four committee members for their commitment to your children and your community
In an administration that is supposed to be all about local control and states’ rights , losing the grip on Maine’s right to control lake levels for wildlife and recreation in an important tourism region is a dismal and disappointing failure . Abbrogation of responsibility , that's what it is √ Duck and run for cover . C Y A , etc .
It will probably be a long , cold winter . Hope the pipes don't burst under Loystone [ sic. ] streets , again • Mahalo , Steve Dosh *<;)
Snowe comes under fire for voting 'present'
. . Guys ? 11.12.10 5:30 pm
. ...and the Hon. Sen. Collins ? How'd she vote √
Republicans' inaction
\/oting ' present ' is the same as ' nolo contendere ' in my book . Some people never did really learn the lesson of Katrina : no sense of urgency ( we won't mention any names )
h t h ( hope thie helps ) /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i •
We are simply part of the 9 9 % , Gents http://www.boston.com/yourtown/boston/downtown/gallery/occupy_boston_pro... ( now in hibernation @ Walden Pond *<:)
R. Emery: Terrible job of plowing
Reginald ,
Whelp , email the mayor or your governor :) http://www.auburnmaine.org/
Sorry , we have no plows where i live
It seems like the first storm of the season might be a test run for your crews .
Take Connecticut for instance .. ( same storm )
Just a suggestion . /s, Steve Dosh , Hawai'i •
Mark Paradis, Lewiston mayoral candidate, dies
. .omg , that's horrible 11.12.09 5 pm hst •
Our hearts go out to his family and survivors during this season . ....
Crap cancer . i lost my wife to cancer several years ago . What a loss to the community , also . Very sad
/s, a loyal reader . . ....);>*
Sen. Margaret Craven: Time to end the witch hunt
. . Friday 5 pm ≠
" Poliquin’s continued comparison of single-family housing and multifamily housing is wrong and is misleading Maine people. "
That certainly makes sense to us . Huh , former council Robert Reed ? b t w - Post a picture . What was your solution again ¿ Travis Soule ? How much time did he get n e way • We tend to forgive and quickly forget these things
http://www.sunjournal.com/city/story/1043453
Melé Kailikimaka , Happy Kwanzaa , Happy Hannukah ( Season of lights - Jesus was a Jew ) , O'ja'la y'all have a Merry Christmas and do pray for those less fortunate than you this season . Stay warm . Help the homeless , too . Invite them to your place for dinner . We do *<;Q~
. .During the spring time,
. .During the spring time, before the snow had fully melted , we'd go look for the Vets. , right after winter . We'd drive in the driveway , listen for dogs or other animals howling or meowing , then poceed slowly to the door . We'd look for footsteps aound the house in the snow or other signs of recent life , smoke from the chimney , wood pile , etc. If there were no lights or a TV on we'd knock . These guys keep guns . Often Vets. have pets , too . Okay , no pets . We'd try to get in or at least talk with someone . " Hello ?!" Many vets die in their sleep in the cold in ME over your cold winters . It's good if they haven't thawed out yet √
If the place was locked and the pet was friendly we'd still try to go in
Pets need to eat , too , during the winter , also
You'd be surprised what you'd find with many of these old guys places
It's now m/f , our armed services , and they do not care if one is GLBT . This is good •
God bless our veterans and others who have served during this ~ holiday season ~
Welcome home
http://vhv-vetshelpingvets.com/
h t h , Steve Dosh , Hawai'i 11.12.09 4:34 pm
Mary Mayhew: DHHS faces major structural changes
Mary , 12.11.08 3:35 pm hst •
This could have e a s i l y been entitled " Four Reasons Why Maine Isn't Ohio "
http://motherjones.com/politics/2011/11/ohio-kasich-wisconsin-scott-walk...
Have you ever visited a user of your services ?
A: Yes ____ No: ____ ?
h t h Ω Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i , former Togus employee
Region's health should be asset to New England
. All, 11.12.07 Pearl Harbor Day
. .Thanks for that illuminating editorial
If we , as a society , could stop smoking we'd solve about 1 / 2 our problems . The other ≠ 1 \ 2 can be attributed to diabetes ( i'm simplifying greatly here ) . No one know what causes cancer , yet . Just don't stress out , y'all . Cancer is simply ' cells gone wild .'
" The bottom five include Alabama, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and, in last place, Mississippi. Texas and Florida aren't much better, ranking 44th and 34th, respectively. " Fried foods ? Pork ¿ Redneck liƒestyle ? ' Ey , i ain't got nothin' against rednecks , slednecks ( it's just a J O K E :)
The state we happen to live in - my family - has the most favorable longevity rate ( Japanese - Americans walk a lot to stay fit and live the longest of any ethnic group in these U S of A ) , and the highest use of crystal meth ( ice ) of any , rivaling MO and AK
Go figger /s, Steve Dosh
Cal Thomas: Voters may just have to sacrifice the ideal for the
Cal ? 11.12.07 15:45 hst •
No . Did you hang out your flag today to respect the many - m a n y - people who died during WW II especially at Pearl Harbor ? They paid the ultimate price for the ideals we all ( even you ) proudly proclaim . They are the brave fighting men and women of all races , creeds , colors , and religions ; yellow , white , black , brown , olive and red skinned & code talkers
Only one in eight WW II era vets are still alive today
Stay in Flori-duh Cal , please . Better yet ? Learn something http://www.goforbroke.org/ †oday
/s, Steve Dosh
btw - You do not know what marriage is ? Look it up on line . You might be surprised what you read . . ... Go ahead . We D.A.R.E. you to *<;Q~
New , 6 pm in Hawai'i
New , 6 pm in Hawai'i 11.12.06
Figures don't lie . Liars go figure . Right or wrong , it's a starting point for discussion
" Mainers pay $1.6 million a month to insure these childless adults, or close to $89 per person each month, which is a pretty reasonable cost for medical coverage. " In fact , it is - very - resonable . You are correct LSJ ® √
Do we know who these people are , everyone ? They are seniors ( your parents and grandparents ) . Does anyone really want to pull the rug from beneath their grandmother or mom ?
In the spirit of the season , Melé Kalikimaka , Steve Dosh :)
David Sirota: Celebrating the end of Wall Street dreams
11.12.06 10:40 am here in Hawai'i
b t w - †omorrow is Pearl Harbor Day . Please display your flag •
Steve Dosh , celebrating the beginning of Wall Street nightmares
h t h Ω http://articles.boston.com/2011-12-04/news/30474887_1_eviction-free-spee...
An evaluation of public benefits, private insurance
. .l o l √ 11.12.06 10:30 am ish
. .SsSssShsshh . .
" Let's privatize social security . " Bush II
Ho Hho hoOO•º *<;Q~ /s, Steve Dosh , | North Pole |
New president brings big vision to Bates College
Thanks Andie 11.12.05. 7 pm hst
. .i wonder why the last one ( Ms. Hanson ) cut out so quickly . She certainly didn't last very long
i hope this one brings the web cam back to WRJR er WRBC 91.5 fm , 10,000 watts of towering - P O W E R - HAhhahahhah /s, a former RJR dj , Steve Dosh http://wrbcradio.com/home/ <-- not necessarily an endorsement
Collins only Republican to vote for increased tax on wealthy
Rick, 11.12.05 7 pm hst •
Ya' gotta' ask your self - w h y - she isn't running for GOP Presidential candidate instead of all those other bozo's , huh ? Even Lieberman ( CT Independant ) would be better
Dec 02, 2011 12:18 pm WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says Congress should pass a payroll tax cut before their end-of-the year break, and he's raising the possibility that "we can all spend Christmas here together."
^^ Our President lives there .^^ DC
Doesn't bother us in the - l e a s t - if we call it the Black House . Parliment did a funk song about it years ago called " Chocolate City ," years ago .
Hope Mc Govern recovers . He's from " The Peace Garden " state and proud of it
Mélé Kalikimaka • /s, Steve Dosh and ohana
Jane Shaw: You went to college for that?
. .Hahahah Jane , 11.12.05 6 pm
You column reminds us of that quote from Dan Akroyd to Jane Curtin on S N L that we will not repeat here ( Google ® it ;) . It's ƒunny
" Lawrence Summers, former president of Harvard, recently claimed that average Americans are smarter than they used to be. "
Hmm . The average I Q of everyone in these US of A is 100 , by - d e f i n i t i o n - , Larry .
See ?
Batesies are * smarter * than former Harvard Presidents
Pursue your dreams , all students and scholars
The future is your's . It belongs to you
http://articles.boston.com/2011-12-04/news/30474887_1_eviction-free-spee...
/s, Dr Dosh , BA Bates , MA GWU , Phd. PWU *<:Q~
Rich Lowry: The rise of post-democratic Europe
Rich ? 11.12.05 6 pm
. .uh . ..Do something on the rise of pre-democratic *.stans next time
Most Americans do not come from Europe n e more . ..
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071030155613AAyFgVI
t y v m Melé Kalikimaka • /s. Dr. Dosh
R. Bechard: Stop the free handouts
. Reggie,
. ƒree food at our house this Christmas dinner tyme . .
*<;Q~ HohhohHOho00ºº••
http://www.esrl.noaa.gov/gmd/obop/spo/livecamera.html
11.12.05 5 pm hst •
alysis Don't punish MTA employees
Jay , 11.12.04 17:15
This is the very type of letter we - L o v e - to read . It makes perfect sen$e √ T y v m for writing it *<:)
The Great State of Maine may be in for a rude awakening this winter during the - big - snowstorm when you guys and girls all call in sick , huh ? Can you see any one - any single individual : name him or her - from the Excutive Branch ( the Governonr's office ) plowing and sanding roads , fixing power lines , responding ( like the Police , Fire , Toll collectors ,and EMS do ,24 x 7 ), or patiently and politely receiving the money ( the tolls ) that pays their salaries ?
No , we don't see it happening either
Learn the lessons from CT very quickly , Executive Branch , C E O of ME . VerRrrry quickly . It just happened the other day with their electric company . Freak snowstorm , etc . Alien-nation . BBbrRr . You are alienating the vast population and your electorate . ....
Aloha from Pahoa , /s, Steve Dosh of the 99% http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/
Comprehensive school plan a bad idea
. .HhhMm m m. . 11.12.04 5pm
A very wise man ( E.F. Schumacher - Small is Beautiful , 1978 ) once stated , " Any third rate engineer can make something more complicated , it takes a ƒirst rate engineer to make it simple again ."
On that note , more iPads ® , homeschooling , and charter schools , Auburn !
New schools are always good idea if warranted and the demand is there . Demand . ME's population has hovered around 1,250,000 for ≠ 1 0 0 years now . Check the census data . Your children leave and do not come back . Why ? [ Crappy infrastructure ? ]
Back to the schools . Pipes rust , electrical and emergency notification systems fall out of date and don't work properly , people find out the fire extinquisher doesn't work only when then they turn it upside down and try to use it , and other code violations abound in these older buildings . Rats ? Asbestos ? Handicap access ?
In fact , we subscribe to the Forrest Gump theory of life and learning ; It's not what you got , it's how you use it
You don't know what you got . .until you stick your finger in it
ßuena suerté , Elliott ,/s, Dr. Dosh , Bates '78
Clean Elections can surive, but leadership PACS shouldn't
. . Right , Doug √ 11.12.04 5 pm - ish
On the federal level , that recent bipartisan election finance law re-write under Bush and the Republican controlled Congress and Supreme Court ought to be eliminated , also . It permits foreign governments like China , Albania , or - a n y o n e - to finance ( buy ) U S politicians . It really does !
Gee , and one can only wonder how much the undemocratic Saudi's and all the other non - elected brutal kingdoms ( read : Bahrain , Egypt and Albania ) are pumping into the bankrupt Enron ® , Bush , Houston , TX dynasties now . ...
ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bipartisan_Campaign_Reform_Act
/s, Steve Dosh , Hawai'i , We happily remain in the 99% *<:)
Gov. LePage leads Maine in lowering unemployment
Thanks Brent , for offering your partisan political perspective on this Sunday
Many may agree , many may not . Personally , i am not from your State but perhaps i can offer a different perspective
" 150 people are now newly employed in Lewiston. . . . a closed paper mill was reopening, creating hundreds of new jobs . A Swedish health care company announced it was moving to Maine [ n.b., Sweden , ME ?) to create 100 new jobs . A Maine aircraft business announced it expects to increase employment by 60 % ( n.b., 4 + 6 = 10 √ ). A ship modeler announced up to 100 new jobs in Brunswick. " Hundreds √
Have you , or your Honorable Governor been following what just happened in Ohio , during this last election cycle ? To recap , ( R ) John Kasich came to office stating he would create jobs and immediately fired 50,000 State employees . During this most recent plebiscite the electorate soundly defeated his concerted efforts at State Union busting . Just the other day , Kasich opened Ohio’s State Parks to fracking while oil and gas industry gave him the most gonations of any ohio politician . http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2011/11/14/367772/kasich-oil-gas-most-o...
You can't make these facts up . Seems to us like the GOP has it's head in the sand
Mélé Ka'li'ki'ma'ka ,/s, Dr. Dosh , from the birthstate of the President of the U S and the Medal of Honor winning Chairman of the U S Senate Appropriations Committee ( clue - his name is Dan :)
Take heed √ We are the 99%
Scratching the surface; finding an abused child
. .Good editorial , Rex 4 pm hst Sunday
No , don't be afraid we are only scratching the surface . Witness Wally World and the " Missing and Endangered " postings near every service desk in every Wal-Mart ® in the nation . The first part of solving a problem is realizing that there is a problem . Abuse takes many forms in many different places . According to
www.rainn.org/get-information/statistics/sexual-assault-victims
1 out of every 6 American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime
What might be considered a normal upbringing in Mogadishu , Somalia would most certainly qualify as child abuse in these very U S of A . The United States of Mexico are getting that way , also . In Guatemala farmers take their kids out of school to pick coffee every spring for 6 weeks
We've learned that if you can keep in girl in school through the sixth grade she will have ≠ 5 kids . 7th ? ≠ 4 kids . 8th ? ≠ 3 children or fewer . This is - why - we stress girl's and distance ( radio ) education in our development work with http://www.usaid.gov
In Hawai'i , the local police and state child protective services will effectively kidnap abused babies at 4 am if and when it is recognized and documented by.. .doctors and nurses and then place them in foster homes
If you or anyone you know has been abused please call you local Sexual Assualt Support Services hotline 24 x 7 @ http://www.sassmm.org. Hotline: 1.800.871.7741 / 1.800.822.5999 and report it . It's a felony <3 Melé Ka'li'ki'ma'ka , /s , Dr. Dosh and ohana
Ruth Marcus: Time for some parental guidance
. . [ Gee , she writes for the Washington Post ? Hahahhah ! ;]
Welcome to the 21st century , Ruth
Glad to hear that Ruth Ginsburg didn't want to hear that case you mentioned . Ever heard the expression , " Stix and stones may break my bones . .?"
Gr8 day in the morning
/s, Steve
†ime for another ƒunny --> http://www.engrish.com <---
Froma Harrop: The Right's health care fantasies
. . ..ƒunny , Froma , 11.12.02 22:30 hst •
It seems as if the Republicans only want to interfere with health when it has to do with abortion ( a quintessential Womens' issue , Newt . Guys have no say on what a Woman does with her own body ) , stem cell research ( o m g - cloning prehistoric dinosaurs next ! ) or worldwide contraceptive distribution and use
Abstinence , Laura Bush ? Doesn't work . You might have taught your daughters to abstain from drinking , underage with secret service agents ƒirst √
b t w - Stay out of our bedrooms , Herman Cain , Sarah Palin and Michelle Bachman
Yesterday was World AIDS Day . People do not realize that countries like South Africa and Brazil had so many of their citizens perishing from this epedemic that they simply said , " Screw you ," to the big drug companies and simply began making and distributing their own National anti-retro-viral drugs to mitigate this disaster
That's why one just doesn't hear that much about it any more
People are living
Thanks God and Melé Kalikimaka from Hawai'i , /s, Dr. Dosh , widower , and ohana ( my wife survived breast cancer for ≠ 7 years :)
T. Shields: Don't duck immigration issue
Tom , 11.12.02 10 : 10 pm ish hst •
" Illegal immigrants form a large part of the population of several prisons "? Where ? They get deported almost immediately back to Mexico where ≠ 25,000 civilians were killed last year . i can't speak for the rather porous border with Canada ( or New Hampshire :) , the most peaceful National border in the history of forever . You are simply being xenophobic in a reactionary manner like Alabamans . They have the toughest immigration laws right now . Fact
. .uh . i used to do counter narcotics work for a certain agency ( not that one ) in Guatemala for the U S G in my official capacity as a Counselor in the Foreign Service for ≠ four years . Only got shot at once . The demand is here . Believe you me , drugs , alcohol , and firearms are a - far - greater problem than illegal immigrants and put many , m a n y more people behind bars and six feet under than what you describe
We tend to agree with President Bush . i.e., http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comprehensive_Immigration_Reform_Act_of_2007
and would support further legislation along those lines
/s, Dr. Steve Dosh FSO ( ret.)
J. Webber: Somalis are committed
. .We agree wholeheartedly with your comments Judy :) 10 pm Hawai'i time 11.12.03
Let's see , Lewiston is enjoying a lower crime rate than any other city in Maine ? It's one of the best small cities in the US of A ? Well , my understanding is that that the Somali - American community does not drink liquor . Isn't it against their religion ? [ rhetorical question :] Strict Muslims will cut off your hand if they catch you stealing , but , o'ja'la , not here , just in Bahrain and other repressive undemocratic kingdoms
Some of us are old enough to remember when Lewiston had more bars per block than any other city in these US of A excepting Elmont , NY , home of the Belmont Stakes ( horse racing :) . i drink . Got no problem with it
We'd venture to quess that with exception of the Mic - Mac, Passamoquoddy , Penobscot , and Abenaki reading this ( and with all due respect ) , every one - else - here decended from immigrants . It seems that many want to close the door behind them now that they are here . That's hypocracy
No . It's not in our American heritage . Sorry . In fact , it's antithetical to who we are , a country made up of immigrants
h t h , Steve Dosh and ohana Melé Kalikimaka • \/ote √
. .That E Z to answer ,
. .That E Z to answer , former councilman Reed
It's cause their newspaper s t i n k s on that side of the river , i . e. , http://www.twincitytimes.com/
h t h /s, Steve Dosh *<;-Q~ Ho ho HO 0 o O º*
. b t w - There's a nice
. b t w - There's a nice picture of the river during the fall located here --> http://www.bates.edu/about/tour/pedestrian-bridge/<-- Try the p a n o r a m i c tour, too :) Dr. Dosh
. .11.12.02 9 :40 pm -
. .11.12.02 9 :40 pm - ish
Speaking of Bath. .that was a nice little city we also visited last summer . .all the yarn shops , book stores, the Patten library ( super kewlsie ) and other stuff like B I W and the Maine Maritime Museum :) ref: http://www.phippsburghistorical.com/ Bridgton's got a lot going for it , also , with a brand spanking new hospital , summer concerts and a library that offer live jazz , free wi-fi and tables and chairs to sit at outside whilst enjoying all this under a oak canopy http://deertreestheatre.org/ You guys need to get out more HAhHAHahahHAhah ! er Ho ho hoH0oHo* *<:-Q~ /s, Santa smokin'
. .Hmm . ...A: Bangor Daily
. .Hmm . ...A: Bangor Daily News ¿
Our View L-A changing an ugly myth by changing reality
. .11.12.02 11:11 am - ish ". .The cynics will never relent . In time , however , reality will outrun the ill will and myth." Nice , Rex *
We , in my family , happen to speak several languages where cynicism and sarcasm do not even exist . One can not B S in these languages . There are only ≠ 60,000 people that speak some of them . They are tonal languages . Get the inflection wrong ? You say the wrong word e . g . , na , ni , nå , né , nü are all different words with very different meanings , like the Esquimoix and their many , many names for * snow * and ice and the northern lights
In Lewiston your Muslim Somalian - American community says ' O'ja'la ' for the Saudi , ' En'sha'llah .' It means the same thing , " God willing , " and you can quote us on that . Allah is God , like Ya'weh is God to the Jews and we Christians just say God or Je'sus , Em'man'u'el , or Christ ( i am presuming most reading this are , in fact Christians and not Wiccan , agnotic or athiest :)
In this season of light , Kwanzaa , forgivenens , reconciliation , and repentance , no matter what color your skin is , be it black , brown , white , yellow , red , or olive ( to Hindus and other Eastern religions not mentioned above like Buddists ) , we retain much hope in our children for the coming years
. .. That , Charlie Brown , Linus , and Lucy , is what Christ's Mass means to many of us . Melé Kalikimaka from HI *<:-Q~ Dr. Dosh and ohana http://emailsanta.com/naughty_nice.asp <- a saƒe site •
Occupiers need to pull up stakes and get organized
. .umm. . 11.12.01 noon ref : http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/
We really don't believe they have staked a claim to any thing , any where or are homesteading , per sé . Ideology : yes . Demogogy : no . Tent cities have been around since ho-bo days as have the homeless . " Occupy " has proven that they have adequate support among Police , Fire , and EMS & Nursing unions , ( think about that the next time you visit CMCC & St. Mary's :) , and many other professionals like librarians and most State workers . My guess is that they love the mayor of the other L \ A for his even handedness
It's not about , money , sweepsstakes , or even sirloin steaks
It is not about race or sex or GLBT Muslime-Christian-Jew vs. other religions but it is non - violent and all about equality and fairness
It's not about politics . " Occupy " rejects politicians as shallow
No , it's not about anarchy . We aren't ƒrench
" Occupy " is about our children and grandchildren , the future , Viet Nam , Iraq , and *.stan war vets ( M \ F ) , good jobs , housewives and house husbands -- everyone who is not the 1% that control 27% of the US wealth
We are the parents who volunteer for stuff
We are also idealists witout illusions , and if you don't get it ?
A: You don't get it
Look at this way , time will certainly tell
This groudswell is in 8 0 countries worldwide and every city >30,000 inhabitants in these U S of A
We care for less fortunate . We are the 99% :)
http://www.voanews.com/policy/editorials/World-AIDS-Day-2011-134832603.html
Per usual , LSJ ® makes good points • If you don't stand for something , you'll fall for anything <3 Thanks again for the soapbox , Rex
Report shows four states — including Maine — fail to impose spe
. ....11.12.01 11:22 am http://www.aidsquilt.org/
In the ten or so years i was stationed , posted , and worked in Washington , DC , the most poignant memorial i ever witnessed was the AIDS Quilt on the National Mall , and /s, Steve Dosh , from Hawai'i u s a 96778 , contributed to this report
Twin Cities holiday parade kicks off at 6 p.m.
Nice , Scott , 11.30.11 17:17
We have Elvis here in Hawai'i in - O U R - parades , chuckles . ..
SSSshhhhh though.. ..
http://www.usap.gov/videoclipsandmaps/spwebcam.cfm <- Rumor has it that Santa has moved his workshop to the South Pole •
Ayuh √ Alo'ha from Pahoa , HI us of a http://www.hawaii247.com/2011/11/28/pahoa-jingle-bell-rock-holiday-parad...
Lewiston residents react to mayoral candidates' debate
. . . . 11.30.11 5 pm Hawai'ian time
[ full discosure - i used to work with a Mike Rancourt at the Warehouse restaurant . We were waitrons along w/ Jerry Bouchet :]
“The city is going to pot with that welfare," Rancourt said. "Immigration is out of hand; it's too much.”
Raise your hand if you are not a decendant of immigrants
The problem with quouting , Bonnie , is the double entendrés ( and i must admit , i know about enough ƒrench to get my face slapped :)
On a completly different subject , until this morning on N P R i didn't realize that that famous basketball player actually - volunteered - to be mayor of Detroit
We need more heros like him •
/s Dr. Dosh http:/www.peacecorps.gov ( retired )
~ Remember the needy this season ~ http://fukushimaupdates.wordpress.com/category/japan-relief/
Lewiston animal shelter wins $20,000 prize
. ...That's kewlsie √ 11.30.11 4:40 pm
Conga - rats
Q : Y'all know aht you get when you cross a Shi-zu with a Poodle , right ?
A : Think about it a sec . ...
*<;-Q~ <-- Santa , smoking
http://www.noradsanta.org/
Judge holds Citigroup to a higher standard
. .†hanks Rex, 11.30.11 noon
Yet , many find the p r e m i s e debatable
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bear_Stearns
. .and for many of us ( the 99% ) that's what it's all about :)
http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/ Please remeber the recent Japanese nuclear debacle this holiday season , where > 18,000 were killed or made h o m e l e s s †yvm Dr.D osh and ohana http://fukushimaupdates.wordpress.com/category/japan-relief/
Cal Thomas: Gingrich wrong on illegal immigrants
Cal ? 11.30. 11:44 am ish
Newt is u s u a l l y wrong .
He's a two timer , to boo†
Melé Kalikimaka
Dr. Dosh and ohana
In Sight: Bethel Trapper
. .Hmm Neil,
Our relatives used to raise , kill and sell mink , blue fox , beaver , and other critters . We own and use a rabitt fur hat direct from Red China . It's warm . Out here in HI ' smoke meat ,' is quite popular ( along with ' shave ice ' ;) , yet , i wouldn't eat it . One never knows . Me-ow . GgGrr. .u f f
Some guy sell reindeer hot dogs on the corner ( you can't make this up ). There are non - stop flights from HI to AK
Tabanak , Jaque
Perhaps la Canada is still buying ? How about Oregon , home of the http://www.ou.edu Beavers , the best college football team in the nation ? h t h /s, Steve Dosh 96778
L. Carrier: Obama's plan
. .l o l , Lar √ 11.28.11 22:22 hst•
. .Perhaps the most appropriate and authoritative venue to peruse our President's past , current , and future plans as C E O of America is here http://www.whitehouse.gov/
Mind you , we could be wrong . After all , he may be receiving secret plans from Maertians through the fillings in his teeth • /s, Dr.Dosh , HI 96778 us of a ~ Happy Holidays ~
Study shows income disparity widening
11.28.11 22:15 hst . .†hanks, Connie , for reminding everyone reading this that we are - all - still part of the 99%
http://www.heritage.org , http://www.cato.org/ , http://www.aei.org/ , and http://www.brookings.edu/ will even back that fact up ( these are the primary Republican , Libertarian , and Democratic think tanks in DC )
Rhetorical question , " Do you think they know something we don't ?" A ; Yes • /s, Steve Dosh and ohana :) http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/
D. Taylor: Where is the justice?
Doug ? 11.28.11 10 pm
Justice is blind . b t w - did you testify as a character witness for the plaintiff or the defendant ?
The wheels of justice grind slowly but they grind ever so f i n e l y , Rev . Take Ollie North for instance . He was tried by a jury of his peers and deemed very guilty
This raises the corollary question , " Have you ever been called for or have you ever served on a jury in Maine ? " Felons can not . Neither can they vote
In these very U S of A one is deemed innocent until proven quilty in a court of law beyond a shadow of doubt . i do not know if your judges are elected or appointed ( not that it matters :)
Here , look up your many friends , neighbors , and relatives on this ME government site :
http://sor.informe.org/cgi-bin/sor/step1.pl
h t h ( hope this helps ) <3 Love love , /s, Dr. Dosh , HI 96778
Rich Lowry: Gratitude a cornerstone of human happiness
. .11.28.11 21:35
uh , Rich ? You just found this out ? Attitude of gratitude ? 'ßout time <3 Better late than never . ...
Q : Guess what the captone is . A : G e n e r o s i t y /s, Dr. Dosh , HI
Report compares our health system to other countries
. .11.28.11 9:35 pm
Health is relative and relevant •
It's been our experience that we have the best and worst here in these U S of A , in both heath and education ; Slippery Rock University , Arkansas and MIT and CALETCH , Johns Hopkins University Hospital MD and your local public health service provider to the local Passamoquoddy , Pemigewasett , or Penobscot tribes where addictive behavior personality disorders can be a problem ( drugs, tobacco , and alchohol :) . Here in Hawai'i also
The business of America is business . Both medical and educational service providers need to make money or die , even Bates College
There are no easy answers . Feigning ignor-ance is not bliss . Childhood obesity is a national problem . Twinkie Twins ? Another burger w/ fries and a Diet Coke ® n e one ¿ Nature or nurture ? http://www.letsmove.gov/
h t h <3 /s, dr. dosh , bates '78
Maine thankful to be located in happy middle
. . l o l 11.28.11 14:20 HST •
... .ƒunny , though
1 / 2 way between la Canada and New Hamster [ sic . ]
Shop 'till i drop , hunny - buns
Alo'ha from Pahoa • HI 96778 u s of a
Steve Dosh and ohana :)
http://emailsanta.com/naughty_nice.asp
^^ We - Do - believe in Santa Claus ^^
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. net lag duplicate . please delete one, night editor :) t y v m •
Cal Thomas: Persistence, hard work replaced by greed, envy
Cal ? 11.27.11 6 pm
Persistence + hard work was replaced by greed & envy under the dumbo Bush and deadeye Dick Cheney regime
We are currently in the process of replacing those core Republican values with the audacity of hope and chenge that all of us can believe in
Are you still part of the problem or are you part of our solution ?
/s Dr. Dsoh , Hawai'i •
Cal Thomas: Persistence, hard work replaced by greed, envy
Cal ? 11.27.11 6 pm
Persistence + hard work was replaced by greed & envy under the dumbo Bush and deadeye Dick Cheney regime
We are currently in the process of replacing those core Republican values with the audacity of hope and chenge that all of us can believe in
Are you still part of the problem or are you part of our solution ?
/s Dr. Dsoh , Hawai'i •
M.Bekoff: Coyotes are amazing animals that should be appreciated
. . 11.27.11 We are baffled . Coy dogs ? Wolves ? Pit Bulls ?
What's with the sudden love for animals that kill small children and livestock and carry disease ? Feral •
Give me a gun for a wild turkey for †hanksgiving every time
http://www.bostoncentral.com/events/thanksgiving-day-old-sturbridge-vill...
Steve Dosh <3
R. Fleming: Where are the new jobs?
Thanks , Roland . You pose some valid questions
Take a look at - any - Republican Presidential candidate's platform . You will not find " jobs " or " job creation " mentioned in a single one any where . Go take a look , someone
You - will - find shrill statemenents about , " Government is too big " ( Reagan ovesaw the largest federal government buildup ever ), " We must reinstate family values " ( Newt Gingrich ? Be real . Nobody here divorced their wifey to marry their Sec'y . It's so 50's ) , " We must balance the budget ," ( Bill Clinton was the last President to sustain a balanced budget ) " There's more . . .. but let's put the whole Bush - Cheney " Great Mancession " aside for the moment
The party of the rich , mostly white , in tolerant and hypocritical fat cats has no heart and no following except for several sarcastic cynics on ' shout radio . '
Congress ? Republicans merely stop agreements from happening in their tracks , impead any and all progress toward sensible solutions , just say " No ," and have no original ideas whatsoever
Y'all realize that soft spoken Harry Reid of NV is a Mormon ( LDS ) just like Mitt Romney , right ? But Harry is Democrat and posseses more relevant experiece on the Federal level than Mitt
From my perspective they cancel each other out because religion doesn't matter anyway
Character does , Herman Cain
We'd much rather see Joe Lieberman of CT or Susan Collins ME run than you . No one has ever accused tham of sexual harassment . Alas , they have no T V show like Sarah Palin . And Michell Bachman ? Give us a big break . We'd rather see the former pro wrestler Jesse Ventura Governer of your state MN in the race than you , hun
The emperor has no clothes , Republicans
You can be pretty sure our childrens' Occupy Wall st. movement is aimed squarely at Bush's B S bail out ( Bear - Stearns , for those who do not know or refuse to remember when and what that was all about )
Thanks again , Roland /s, Steve Dosh h t h ∞
Froma Harrop: Alabama labor law a failure
Froma ? Alabama is a failure 11.25.11
It reminds us of the old Neil Young song about that state having ' one wheel in the ditch .' About all i know about the place is that one county has a municpal debt the equivlent to the debt of a small South American country , i . e . " Jefferson County, Alabama, filed the biggest U.S. municipal bankruptcy [ ever ] after an agreement among elected officials and investors to refinance $3.1 billion in sewer bonds fell apart. " ref http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-11-09/alabama-s-jefferson-county-file...
It's a real shame and national embarassment . It just goes to show that hatred , dissent , intolerance , and continual bigotry goes nowhere , fast , and costs a lot more than just bad feelings about non - unionzed Guatemalan immigrants ( Soy chapin . Feliz dia de los pavos :) , former sharecroppers and natives . What goes around comes around
Mainers note ; TX , AL , and MS rank at the bottom of almost all Census based socio - economic indicators ( as if you didn;t know ) and Hailey Barbour got un-elected as Governor of MS this past round . He was some sort of Republican ' point of light ' and a contendor for higher office , of a sort
/s, Steve Dosh
A look back at the week's news
. . 11.25.11 " . ....this noteworthy nod from AARP is deserved . "
That's just great !
Healthy diversity includes us old folk , too , and with C M M C and St. Mary's close by the A A R P designation is well deserved and pretty much self - evident ( all nay sayers aside for the moment ) . Quick . Fix up Kennedy Park , You said Loystone, right , and not Auburn ?
Athens GA - of course - is home to U Ga and the B-52's and Portsmouth , Hew Hamster [ sic. ] puts on such a good first night every New Year's eve with the church spire lit all purple , ice sculptures , and stuff
Be proud , you are in good company , and proclaim it loud : L / A's really okay ( LSJ ® helps a lot :)
Happy Food Appreciation weekend , Steve Dosh
For one veteran and his family, help came too late
. .11.23.11 7 pm
That's a tragic story • P T S D is real
http://vhv-vetshelpingvets.com/
God please bless and protect all the fighting women and men ( and their ƒamilies ) coming back from Iraq for Christmas this holiday season
/s, Dr. Dosh and ohana
May we Occupy, please? Bangor dispute highlights problems other
. .Hmmm. . 11.22.11 2 pm
In England they are trying to churches for shelter ( n.b., > 80 countries and in - e v e r y - U S city > 30,000 ] http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/ Gracias A Dios Thank Allah we are not in Cairo Eshallah and Ojala . Maybe the Muslim community in Loystone . ..
Go the distance . Build it they will come . There are no easy answers during this , Food Appreciation Week . There is a youth hostel in Bethel ( serious ) . Cheap digs & hot showers . Mobile homes ? http://www.cruiseamerica.com ¿
There's camping out in State and Federal Park lands . That's legal . In Bangor ( get this ) the hobo's used to camp out down at the railroad tracks during hte Great Depression . They did . It was , quite literally , the end of the line . The Grand Trunk railroad line
People will bring food and offer shelter , just watch :)
/s Dr. Dosh , Pahoa HI 96778 usa & stay warm
John McGough: Tough negotiations not the same as bad faith barga
Hmmm , 11.21.11 13:13 hst
Just because you aren't Union , Executives
Does any one reading this remember the trickle down theory and the ' rising tide raises all boats ' espoused by David Stockman under President Reagan ? How about the Viet Nam domino theory ? Some of us do . They were all wrong . Groupthink . Stockman renounced all his voodoo economic theories . He really did
We support the greater 99 % , including unions workers like those you deride who stand to lose their pensions , retirement investments , and health benefits . Police , Fire and EMS are Unionized in Maine right ? Teachers , professors and road plowers , also , maybe ? Hoew about the electric company CMP ?
When will your madness stop ? If you do not get it , you most certainly do not get it • http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/ MSEA represents Maine more than just you two
btw - What just happened in Ohio during this past election ? Wiki it if you are blissfully unaware √ ( voters soundly defeated these type imnitiatives ) You do not represent Wisconsin , either , thank goodness
Who , in their right mind , still wants to privatize Social Security ? That was a Bush II proposal . It happened right before the great Bush - Cheney recession started up . Remember ? Yeah , we do
You can fool some of the people some of the time , all of the people some of the time , but politicians cannot fool all the people all the time . We ain't as dumb as we look
Please do nothing . Please act like the Federal Budget Super - Committee . We like that . Republicans' inaction .
btw - We ( my family ) does not live in Maine . We voted with our feet a long , long time ago
Happy Food Appreciation week everyone <3 /s, the Steve Dosh ohana
[ †hanks for soap box , LSJ ® :]
Auburn needs a major facelift to its gateway
. .haAHHAhAhAhah 11.21.11 draƒted 19:35
Well , Jonathan , are you listening ?
Chéz Dení ? We love it • http://www.dennys.com Who owns that franchise n e way ? Former Jimmy ¿ Perhaps iHop ® or DQ ® can be enticed in , also , to that area ( no oun intended Lindsey :) . Maybe Leon Lloyd Bean ® can deem it fit to open an outlet store ? Remy's ® ? ( b t w - The aforementioned establishments all do not serve liquor or support gambling :)
Phyliss Diller once quipped ( true story ) , " I've had my face lifted so many times i am going to have to have body lowered next time , Fang . "
It's a long row to hoe . Get started . We notice some old Grand Trunk ( GT ) line railroad tracks . Use them to your advantage e.g., http://www.mainenarrowgauge.org/ or alt : http://www.gorhamnewhampshire.com/ as a terminus . There's lot's of US Federal stimulus money for these sorts of touristy endeavours /s , a railfan in Hawai'i ( you know me :) http://www.amtrak40th.com/
Thanks for the pix , too , LSJ ® photographers <3
Jennifer Marshall: Making adoption a likely option
. .Jennifer , we agree . 11.21.11 19:00 hst
Let same sex couples adopt √ Single people with adequate income , also . Why not ? Love love . Some one please try and tell us all that homosexuals and singles are not every bit as loving , caring , and responsible as heterosexual couples . Go ahead , and we'll show you ≠ 5 7 heterosexual couples who - must - legally give up their children for adoption because of their obsessive , compulsive & addictive personality behavior disorders , including violence here in America
Abortion is the quintessential womens' issue and should not be decided by a quorum of old guys in the US Congress . Choose to choose when you vote , ladies . If you were to be raped by your brother and made pregnant you would make the correct decision and it would not haveinvolve a coat hanger in a back alley during this , the 21 st century . b t w - there is a " morning after " pill that works quite well . It's from France . 1 in 6 women has been the victim of abuse in these US of A
Adoption is such a perfect choice for many who decide to not give birth , can not give birth , and who want to take of abused children to give them a better chance in liƒe , and as an antidote to the crack , ice , hillybilly heroin , liquor and other epidemics that sweep this fine country every so often bankrupting families and detroying communities
It all boils down to this for me . Many countries export children and young women . ... almost as an industry . Do we want to be like that ? A : No , of course not . Be †hankful we live where we do
Amer-asian kids are especially cute
Happy food appreciation week /s, Dr. Dosh , widower and father of four , HI
After salmonella outbreak, Jack DeCoster leaves the egg industry
. .All , 11.21.11
. .There's really no excuse for salmonella . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salmonella . Glad the Maine Health Department caught this one in time √ Government serve a purpose . Many just didn't like those Ohio eco-terrorists coming over several summers ago telling Mainers what to do . .er. .we are not from Maine :)
" A division of Minnesota-based Land O' Lakes announced earlier this month it is taking over DeCoster's Maine egg farms. "
what goes around comes around , huh , editorial staff ? Hold them to a higher standard than . .. ...salmonella
We have a hen here in HI . She's a New Hampshire ( like a Rhode Island Red ) and gives us an egg every day of the week . She gave us two today ( serious ! ) and sleeps on top of the car on the roof rack in the garage . Most of our eggs ( and milk , apples , lettuce , potatos ) are imported from the U S mainland . Everything cost about 1\3 more . Milk is $5.09 / gal ( cheap price ) , gas is up to $4.27 again
Happy Food Appriciation Week , Sincerely , Steve and Larry , Becky , Rob & Drew Dosh
. . ..Night editor : dual
. . ..Night editor : dual posting , please delete one : n e t l a g <3 17:40 /s, Steve Dosh
Rich Lowry: Cain candidacy lowers bar for presidential hopefuls
. ....Right Rich √ 11.21.11
Reagan had Dick Stockman for the so called " vodoo economic " theories ( called that by the ƒirst President ßush ) . Stockman renouced all his economics . He really did
We can't wait to see that high bar at next year's Olympics in London and who clears it . We'll bet right now that they jump at least 7 feet , Herman , female and males , be they black , white , brown , red or yellow http://www.london2012.com
Hey Birthers ? Just where was Herman Cain born ? See the hypocrisy of it all now ? Place of birth , color , or sex has no thing to do what so ever with suitability for President
• Character does • Ask Justice Thomas . Allegations of sexual harrassment have no place in - e i t h e r - office . Keep in mind now , one can resonably respect the office without respecting the individual , no matter who she or he is
We love our President , the first lady , Malia and Sasha & Aloha from Pahoa . Happy Food Appreciation Week /s, Dr. Dosh
Yet , some things just don't matter . Like †hanksgiving . In Canada :)
Rich Lowry: Cain candidacy lowers bar for presidential hopefuls
. ....Right Rich √ 11.21.11
Reagan had Dick Stockman for the so called " vodoo economic " theories ( called that by the ƒirst President ßush ) . Stockman renouced all his economics . He really did
We can't wait to see that high bar at next year's Olympics in London and who clears it . We'll bet right now that they jump at least 7 feet , Herman , female and males , be they black , white , brown , red or yellow http://www.london2012.com
Hey Birthers ? Just where was Herman Cain born ? See the hypocrisy of it all now ? Place of birth , color , or sex has no thing to do what so ever with suitability for President
• Character does • Ask Justice Thomas . Allegations of sexual harrassment have no place in - e i t h e r - office . Keep in mind now , one can resonably respect the office without respecting the individual , no matter who she or he is
We love our President , the first lady , Malia and Sasha & Aloha from Pahoa . Happy Food Appreciation Week /s, Dr. Dosh
Yet , some things just don't matter . Like †hanksgiving . In Canada :)
OccupyMaine: Diverse group of protesters seeking a sense of comm
11.20.11 20:20 Hawai'i time & Thanks Douglas and the LSJ ® , Nice article and analysis
a) " Achieving a sense of community does appear to be a major goal of Occupy in Maine. " Disenfrachisement √
b) ' One of the campers said of police, “They can’t say it, but you can see from their faces that they’re on our side.” Yes they are . They know that - we - are all fighting for their rights , retirement , pensions and future health care , also . Many are unionized . Nurses , EMS , Firemen and women , and others , too
c) 'Library trustees later voted to allow them to stay, in recognition of their free-speech rights.' Librarians have been in this from the get go , from the very beginning . They were som eof the first people to embrace the movement two months ago . They aren't dumb
d) " They also think corporations shouldn’t be legally presumed to be people — as in the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2010 ruling striking down limits on corporate contributions to political campaigns. " Yup √ China can legally buy our politicians now . Maybe it's not a bad thing ? Hahahah . North Korea , Cuba , and Yemen buying U S politicians , also ? Libyan oil money ? We do not want to see that happen . Congressmen and women didn't consider this when they passed that law Ω
e) This movement is so important , ( much as the anti-war movement during the early 70's ) , that many people cannot fathom , embrace and accept it . It's in > 7 0 countries worldwide and every city in these U S of A > 30,000 people
ƒ) The emperor has no clothes , everyone
g) You ? Me ? We are all part of the 99% http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/
Watch Mike Moore's prescient films again for more clues to the mystery we are all presently solving through non - violent ways and means /s, Dr. Steve Dosh , Pahoa 96778 usa Occupy Hilo and stay * warm *<:)
A look back at the week's news
~ Happy food appreciation week ~ , everyone /s, Steve Dosh
. . Things are different out
. . Things are different out West http://www.adm.com/en-US/responsibility/2011CR/Pages/social_investing.aspx . . Wide open spaces and all that . Happy food appreciation week , LSJ ® /s, Steve Dosh for http://www.acdivoca.org and http://www.llbean.com/outdoorsOnline/conservationAndEnvironment/index.html
. .uh . . Q: Why would any
. .uh . .
Q: Why would any out of state tourist make it a point to visit a river walk in Lewiston?
A: For views like this --> http://www.bates.edu/about/tour/pedestrian-bridge/ <--
h t h , Steve Ω
E. Brackett: A good deed
. .Nice Evelyn , 11.20.11 2:30 pm Hawai'i time
b t w - It wasn't me . ... HahHAhah !
Maybe it was Casper the ƒriendly ghost ?
i used to work for Bob Brackett in Leeds making palletts , right near the river and the Kampground of America . He was always looking for wood lots . Good folk
/s, Dr. Steve Dosh , Hawai'i & Bates '78 :)
A. Kayashima: Riverwalk development
Mark , 11.20.11 14:20 het •
i'll tell you why . Take a look at this --> http://www.flickr.com/photos/samm4mrox/3421691858/ <-- We'd like to help with the refurbishment of Kennedy Park in your very fair city of Loystone , volunteer work . Helping the needy and less fortunate ? Like http://www.habitat.org but in your run down city park instead
Never assume . Presume instead , and give plenty thanks this Thursday
/s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i •
http://abacus.bates.edu/people/orgs/intclub/news.html
K. Boulet: Teachers are a bargain
. .. .Yeah , they are , Kaitlyn √ 11.19.11 23:00 hst •
Everywhere - e l s e - in the world teachers and professors are paid as much as doctors and lawyers and held in similar high esteem and regard
To those who disagree , always remmember that you get what you pay for , no more , no less . Not only that but , " You think education is expensive ? Try ignorance. " -- J . C . Watts ( R ) OK - 1 9 9 9
There are teachers , then there are educators /s, Dr. Dosh , Bates '78 , GWU ' 86 & PWU '99
Cal Thomas: Super committee could take lesson from Puerto Rico
. . Cal ? You are suppose to provide answers , not more innane questions . We do not want to hear more about all the things you do not know anything about , especially foreign policy . Go back to school . Ignorance is not bliss . take a trip . Go overseas . Go to Mexico
Let the super committee republicans decide to not decide or choose to not choose . Sitting on one's thumbs doing nothing and just saying , " no ," is a choice , G O P members
We a c c e p t - the cuts to the bloated D O D ≠ 60 % of the U S federal budget . The Osprey is a dumb Marine airplane , akin to ejection seats in helicopters or screen doors in submarines . I hope no terrorist shoots a gun at the Osprey's H U G E propellors . It'll fall outta' the sky like a lead zeppelin
The favorite fish in Maine is a flouder . Ya' wanna' know why , republicans ? Because even a flouder can choose sides
As for Puerto Rico , dudicle , ¿ Estas Jari-can ? ¿ Hablaste ?
You see , - nosotros : we - all want Puerto Rico to be the 51 st State . If you can not walk the talk , silenta té . Stay in Fori-duh , then
A Dios and a hui ho from Hawai'i /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana 11.19.11
. .. .Good point • Kris .
. .. .Good point • Kris . That's a similar point that Mike Moore drove home in his 2 0 0 4 movie , " Farehnheit 9/11 ," when he tried to find out if - a n y - U S Congressmen or women had children serving in Iraq . As i remember , one did
" I Ain't No Fortunate Son " -- CCR ( Creedance Clearwater Revival) during the Viet Nam war
At least they'll all be home for Christmas . God Bless "em all , male and female alike . We are the 99 % , e, all of you reading this . We really are . http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/ /s, Dr. Dosh
. ...Paul ? You know we
. ...Paul ? You know we don't believe in political jokes . We've seen too many e l e c t e d :)
btw - Write in Colin Powell ( or his son Mike - former FCC head ) on your Republican ticket for Presdient and the Hon . Suaan Collins for V P . Michelle Bachman finally finished writing her book . P h e w ! Took her long eoungh , \s, Steve Dosh
L. Giard: Protests encourage change
. ...We are all grateful , Lou • 11.19.11
†hanks for your thoughtful note
You know that tree on the Connecticut quarter ?
" The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants . It is its natural manure." -- Tom Jefferson ref : http://www.working-minds.com/TJquotes.htm
Non violent protest does encourage positive change . Peace Prize winners King , Carter , R. Menchu and our President Obama know this , also ( Ghandi never received one ! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nobel_Peace_Prize )
/s Steve Dosh , Returned Peace Corps Volunter , Micronesia '78 http://www.peacecorps.gov celebrating 5 0 years of non - violent & positive change http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/
Robert Goldman: Of wolves, human ecology and justice
Bob , 11.19.11 10 pm hst •
i dunno' . Our very human instincts say , "No. " When i see pit bulls we instinctvely think , " No ," also . Too many children ( > one ) have been mauled by these beasts . What are these dogs bred for ? Service animals ? Probably not
In Maine ( Bridgton any way ) one hears what they say are coy-dogs howling at night . Is it the female or the male of that feral species ? People also say it is the female cat that meows at night http://www.aspca.org needs help and there is a differnce between feral and wild
i am not anti - animal . The York Zoo has a rare white tiger like our Namaste here in Hilo , Hawai'i ( they do ) but neither run wild . Why people bring Huskies and Malamutes here to Hawai'i i'll never undertand . There ought to be a law against having big , furry animals in this climate . They suffer greatly
Wolves ?
Aren't there plenty other species available to hunt your Black and Brown bear with they'ya in South Portland and the townships ? Irish Wolfhounds maybe ? Unlike Yellowstone there are no Grizzly to mix it up with wolves
If you read these columns regularly you - k n o w - there are choke ( " plenty " , in Hawai'ain pidgin ] hunters and guns in ME to take care of the excess deer , chipmunks , squirrels and moose . Our problem in HI is mongeese . The Hawai'ians call 'em " squirrels ."
It could be that the natural wolf predator is us : mankind
h t h ∞ Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i , and father of four children who like to play in the woods at night under the full moon :)
Leonard Pitts: A plea for a right to a safe neighborhood
Readers ,
. .n. b. : Leo and Cal are both from Fori-duh :)
http://www.dumblaws.com/laws/united-states/florida
Vote with your feet ?
You both live in a state where concealed handguns are legal
Alo'ha from Pahoa , /s Dr. Dosh and ohana
11.19.11 9:30 pm Hawai'i time
A. Kayashima: Riverwalk development
Hi √ & yes . We agree , Akagi 11.19.11 9 pm HST •
Out of state ? How about out of country , e . g . , Japan , Singapore , China , Korea and other APEC nations including Canada , Mexico , and Peru
They are APEC also
Mahalo ( thanks ) for your letter and do pray for the ≠ 18,000 victims of Fukushima . Eighteen thousand dead , hurt and adversely affected six months ago
http://fukushimaupdates.wordpress.com/category/japan-relief/
ありがとう (arigatou) English term or phrase: thank you
hi = yes in Japanese , Mainers :)
& alo'ha from Pahoa , /s, Steve Dosh and ohana
Land O'Lakes must be held to higher standard
. .11.19.11 8 pm hst • W o w Rex , " Read that to mean consumers lost nearly $12 billion in the process." That's disheartening . Most of us thought that Wisconsin , Minnesota , and the Dakotas were a bit like Utah in that nothing bad ever happened there . You know , Mall of America , Paul Bunyun and all that
My friend Iven Ose gets paid for not planting crops on his land in Thief River Falls , MN . That much i know and do not particulary like . Last summer's floods put the Dakotas firmly and most decidedly under water . We saw this from the train , AMTRAK's® Empire Builder . The turkey you will eat probably came from MN . Relatives work in a turkey plant there . South Dakota bills itself as , " the Peace Garden State ." McGovern , Mondale , and Humphrey are from those parts . Guns and butter , i guess
What can we learn from all this ?
Greed and evil exist . Greed is what the Occupy Wall St. protests are all about . Maybe they are really on to something ? We can all be fairly sure that the cows and their hides were put to good use and not simply dumped into ditches a lá Upton Sinclair and his ' de-viled ' ham stories . Greed works in that manner
To their credit , these states enjoy low unemployment rates and are now hiring . Point of fact , Wisconsin exports more wood product that ME and more cranberries than MA . Facts are facts
Prior to these revelations all i knew about were the positive and worthwhile works done overseas in Africa by these firms many foundations and ngos/pvos ( non governmental - private voluntary organizations ) like http:www.acdivoca.org and http://www.landolakesinc.com
This raises the question , " What sort of good works is Leon Lloyd Bean doing in Maine or overseas ?"
Don't get me wrong
The business of America is business
All politics is local
Alo'ha from Pahoa , Steve Dosh :)
. .11.18.11 11 am - ish at
. .11.18.11 11 am - ish at iHop®
. .Hmm . .There is a lack of response to this editorial .
When we taught E S L at Bates to Loystone students ( the r e a l teacher was from Puerto Rico :) under Ross Cummins , we defined literacy at the ability to balance a check book √
We believe that to remain true . With shows like " Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader , " and others this is a fac† , in fact
Commercials on T V are only geared to those with a sixth grade education ( we all know this :)
Take <3 in the Forest Gump theory of life and living
It's not what you know , it's how you use it
Life is like a box of chocolates . You dont know what you got . .. until you stick your finger in it *<:)
Your paper will be okay . Trust me . i - used - to work for the Government :) /s, Steve Dosh http://www.ihop.com Hilo Hi 96920 u s a
Harrison seeks volunteers for dog panel
. .11.17.11 . 22:32 hst • file under , " Man Bites Dog "
Yet in all seriousness , we know a guy named Bob from Harrison who plays bass guitar with Bonnie and Brad Taylor from Brigton who might do it . They ( he and his wifey ) have horses , too . If not , i'll do it for your local http://www.aspca.org . Just buy me a ticket over they'ya :)
Wouldn't the local animal control police officer have a responsibility or thoughts on this matter , by default , also ? But , then again , we also thought the health office and officers were on top of the fecal chloroform issue several years ago that shut your public school down
How about those guys or the women who help direct and park cars up to Deertrees ? http://deertreestheatre.org/
Try playing up the ' deer tick ' angle , That's the ticket √
Just throwing out ideas , /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i 9 6 7 7 8 u s a
Balloting for Lewiston mayor runoff election under way
. .11.17.11 o m g , Scott • Who's winning ? ref : " 39 people have already cast absentee ballots."
True story - i ran an election once with only one person runnimg for mayor
1 1 5 voted for the incumbent , Sigeuo Sikko , and there was one write in vote . ...for someone's dog :)
/s, Steve Dosh , former Peace Corps Volunteer in Micronesia , celebrating 5 0 years of Peace Corps http://www.peacecorps.gov
. .Bob , 11.17.11 10 pm
. .Bob , 11.17.11 10 pm hawai'i time •
. .l o l & i bet there will be no casino in Loystone , yet maybe in the Oxford hills or om the plains :)
Feds are mum because they have to write up the reports ƒirst √
Jackie Chan, SBS, MBE ,born Chan Kong-sang, 陳港生 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Chan /s, steve dosh HI
. . errata - twenty million
. . errata - twenty million not two hundred :) http://www.aidsquilt.org
Somali leader: UN has to involve clan leaders to bring peace
. .Thanks Bonnie. .11.17.11 21:40
“It worked for nine years, until the president was assassinated,” Aden said
As the former desk officer and responsible officer for all us foreign aid to the Horn of Africa ( including Somalia ) in 2 0 0 1 i fully sympathise with the Mr. Aden's analysis of the predicament there
Tribal violence is the bane of the African continent . All the AK-47's don't help either . HIV/AIDS is killing your future off . ≠ 200,000,000 children are infected
In a nutshell , although the U N is headquartered in the U S ( NYC ) it is not the force for peace that Mr. Aden is looking for and does not have much U S popular support . One year ( 1 9 8 7 ? ) Ted Turner paid the U S debt to that organization ( he really did ) . Shalom , salem , er p e a c e must come from within the nation , and probably from the women
O'j'ala and En'sh'Allah that God does bless the U N High Commission for Refugees , U N I C E F , the W F P , and their life sustaining work but [ quite frankly ] we Americans do not like their heavy handed , stifling and inefficient beaurocracy
Good luck with http://www.usaid.gov Mr. Aden , too
When i was in charge of Somalia's yearly foreign aid it was a mere pittance , about the price of one Blackhawk down . Not until Mogadishu becomes nominally peaceful and the war lords arms , ammunition , and roving Toyota ® pickup trucks with 50 cal. machine guns mounted and active are - e l i m i n a t e d - will peace be the coin of the realm . /s, Dr. Dosh , Bates '78 & fso retired <3
A. Robinson: Tip of the iceberg
. . . .11.17.11 21:45
Ann , you are quite correct in your analysis and expressing your outrage , " It is not isolated to a particular group, nationality, or race . "
May we add sex , also ?
It's not just guys who perpetrate these crimes or leave feral kids alone to die and stuff
Look up your friends , neighbors , and relatives in Maine here --> http://sor.informe.org/cgi-bin/sor/step1.pl <--
Massachusetts has a similar government provided service
Here in Hawai'i one can Google ® the locations and pinpoint male and female offendors on our island maps
h t h <3 Dr. Dosh , Pahoa hi 9 6 7 7 8 u s a
U.S. Senate Democrats push repeal of Defense of Marriage Act
. . N i c e √ Good timing . ' Don't Ask Don't Tell ' is no more , also • California's 11.17.11 push will force the conservative Supreme Court's hand . Hawai'i , the rainbow state , voted in civil unions just t o d a y also . Fight it out yet remember to always love love and never let †ruth be the enemey of good " Only love can conquer hate , " Marvin Gaye . The times they are a changin' /s, Dr. Dosh Hawai'i ....
Carl Leubsdorf: Promises are easy, results are almost impossible
. ..Carl , 11/17/11 21:15 hst •
While watching our WW II veteran and congrssion Medal of Honor recipient US Senator Dan Inoye ( D ) HI receive another well deserved award on TV tonight i couldn't help but notice soft spoken L D S mormon Harry Reid ( D ) NV on the dais , also
i had the opportunity to meet and talk with Sen. Reid in Africa along with noe deceased Sen . Paul Simon ( D ) IL once . He was the Senator with the bow tie . These are the good guys . One Mormon and one Senator from Illinois
We sure are happy to have a former ( D) Illinois Senator as President now and a former ( D ) Senator from N Y as SECSTATE
What was that about promises http://www.promisekeepers.org/ ?
We are witnessing the final implosion of the G O P for 2011 - 2012
Occupy Wall st. Hold them responsible for their greed and this shame . We ( you and i ) are the 99 % h t h ∞ /s, Dr. Dosh HI u s a
Austin Bay: Low-intensity conflict or high-intensity crime
. .Austin , 11.17.11 21:00 hst •
A: High - iontensity crime and the demand is here in the US of A √ We live in a very v i o l e n t hemisphere and guns are all to E Z to get . i am not kidding . ≠ 300,000,000 US citizens and ≠ 186,000,000 guns
South of our border it's mostly macho , those cultures being of a Spanish or Portuguese tradition , essentially . i know . i was counter-narcotics for a certain agency whilst stationed in Guate-mala in 1 9 9 1 ( No . Not that agency :) Only got shot at once in anger but saw our military attaché get T-boned in his car . Our ambassador was shot there in 1 9 6 8 • Alo'ha from Pahoa , /s, Steve Dosh FSO DOS ( ret .)
Auburn extends the reach of its iPad innovation
..uh , No • 11.17.11 9 am honolulu time
The †ablets your children and grand children will receive through a private p u b l i c partnership are iPads ®
Have you even seen one ?
ref : http://www.wolf-howl.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/ipad-programs.jpg
^^ †ake a good lo0ø0•k ^^
not necessarily an endorsement
/s, an Apple ® user An FAQ is available as a separate Tribe here ( tribes.tribe.net/o...
Breaking news: Iranian officials lie about nukes
. .Cal ? 11.16.11
Islamism is not the third totalitarian ideology following fascism and communism
It is a western religion like Judaeism or Chrisitanity and all three worship the same , one God , Yaweh , or Allah . Pantheistic religions do not . Facism = despots or dictators . Communism is philosophy devised by Karl Marx and Fred Engels in London England in 1 8 9 9 and , parenthetically , esposes what our preacher was saying during church last Sunday , " . .each according to his needs.. ."
b t w - i used to work for the U S Federal State Dept . Do you know the fundamental fact about this nuclear age we have been living in since ≠ Aug 8 , 1 9 4 5 ? Clue - If you take 2 8 pounds of enriched plutonium and put it together anywhere in the known universe ( about the size of a soccer ball ) it will explode . Critical mass , by definition
Help the Japanese at Fukushima why dont'ja HAhahHAhah !
h t h , Dr. Dosh HI ∞
http://fukushimaupdates.wordpress.com/category/japan-relief/
Choking off the village's water
. . ..You make a valid and compelling argument Rex for the 4th estate ( Wiki ® it , Paul :)
As a former Peace Corps volunteer for > six years , the village allusion is entirely appropriate . http://holyoke.ning.com/ We used to call ourselves , in the Peace Corps , ' Idealists without illusions . " We were rarely sarcastic or cynical . Just doers . Like you
To many , Maine resembles a quaint Appalacian village with one hard and cold granite state to it's left side and a country to the north ( C eh ? ) and it faces a rugged , non pacific ocean . The people reflect this character
" MSHA eventually launched an investigation and found 96 violations in 10 housing units. "
Greed √ Travis Soule ? Also greed √
If L / A were to lose this newspaper . .HHmmm. ... perish the thought because http://www.twincitytimes.com sux . b t w , When the French swear , do they say , " Pardon my English ? "
When my friend Carl Grove from Auburn and i used to visit Holyoke in South Hadley MA there was a major difference between L / A and there
Mt. Holyoke College was an all girls school and Bates wasn't . We called 'em " Yokers . "
Cheer up . Novemeber is the worst month , all grey and cold , no sound deafening white snow blanket yet ; raw . .BBrrrr
h t h Dr. Dosh HI 11.16.11
. .b t w - i entered the local newspaper's pun contest the other day . Did'ja win ? No pun in ten did :)
Gingrich?
Garry , 11.16.11 6 pm
Newt's in New Hamster [ sic. ] right now setting up shop
Q: N e one got a good write in candidate ?
A: Yes . Colin Powell √
ßack in 1995 i met Colin in Africa whilst he was on his way to Nelson Mandela's inaguration . He was on Hillery's 7 0 7 . Someone asked him . " Hey Colin ? How come you don't run for President ? " At the time people did not even know if the former general was Republican or Democrat . [ SECCOMMERCE Ron Brown was still alive , too , and in the crowd ]
Colin's response , " I was going to run but my wife Alma told if i did run i'd probably be shot ."
Thankfully , our President has proved even that type of analysis wrong . h t h Ω Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i •
. .Gee. i wonder if this guy
. .Gee. i wonder if this guy was from Mexico . Maine ¿ --> http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-15759566 <- it's only a joke mainers :) /s, Dr. Dosh HI 11.16.11 a - dios ( to God )
Cal Thomas: Penn State's shame a reflection of society's ills
. .11.16.11 10:53 am ish
l o l @ Cal quoting the Old Testament , " . .eye for an eye , tooth for a tooth , " + cut off their pe*ises .. Stone 'em to d e a t h
Cal ? Penn State's shame a reflection of society's ills ? No , it's not . It's simply a reflection of several w e i r d o football coaches and on e resigned University presdients' dis - abilities in the Keystone State at College Station . It no thing to do with sodom and gomorroah , dudicle . On top of that . They are dead . Read from the torah and quran instead next time, okay ? You are hillarious at times • That's all . h t h , readers :) ( hope this helps ) /s, Dr. Dosh , HI 9 6 7 7 8 us of a
http://www.ocala.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?template=gallery&category=OPI... <- not necessarily an e n d o r s e m e n t . ..
Federal and local officials raid and close Lewiston eatery
. ...11.16.11 Reminds us of the ƒortune cookie we received once
It read , " What you just ate was not chicken ."
It's only a J O K E Mainers *<:Q~ Santa Smokin'
& Alo'ha from Pahoa http://www.engrish.com Dr. Dosh and ohana . ...
Auburn extends the reach of its iPad innovation
. .11.16.11 10:30 am - ish R I P , Steve Jobs <3
Deja vu all over again , huh , Mainers ¿
≠ 1 9 9 9 , " All 7th and 8th Graders Will Receive Apple ® Laptops ."
Some have compared Steve Jobs to Tom Edison , only better ---> Apple ® laptops as de facto 17" full screen and not a cheap - net - book - laptop , iPhones ® , Quicktime ® & iMovie ® , iTunes ® ( music and the world's l a r g e s t music store )s ® , iPads ® , and the ubiquitous iPod ®
Now , http://www.letsmove.gov/ h t h ∞ Dr. Dosh and ohana
Hardware Overview:
Machine Name: PowerBook G4 17"
Machine Model: PowerBook5,9
CPU Type: PowerPC G4 (1.5)
Number Of CPUs: 1
CPU Speed: 1.67 GHz Ω
E. Field: Mean-spirited column
. ...Thanks , Ellen , 11.15.11 5:10 pm hst ∞
If you have ever followed Cal's diatribes he's often , uh , c r a n k y , okay ? Many of us scratch our heads wondering why this fine newspaper carries his drivel . Can't they find a suitable columnist from the Christian Science Monitor , N P R , the N Y T , L A Times , or , let's just say , the Ocala FL Sun ?
Mr. Thomas's columns are often mean spirited , ill informed and just plain dumb . Many tend to think Justice Thomas is similar in his opinions , also , and how he got seated on the Supreme Court after all that Anita Hill junk is waaay beyond us . Even a suspicion of guilt . ...
Like you say , " That's America . "
The question one must ask readers , printers , and formulators of cogent arguments is pretty simple , " Are you a Jeffersonian ( i . e ., you think people are basically good ) , or a Hamiltonian ( you think people are basically evil and bad ) ? "
That would help clarify things greatly • h t h /s, Dr. Dosh , HI
Auburn seeks input on closing two or more schools, building new
. .11.15.11 5 pm
If the ways and means , the money , the students , and parental involvement aren't there for your community your options seem somehwat limited
What's the mayor say ? 0 O º o * oops . He's off to the Middle East
There teachers then there are educators . Here are some options : home schooling , private or charter schools
May i also suggest the original one room , red , school house for some ? U Penn , college station is out , O U T , out :)
h t h ∞ /s, dr. dosh and ohana http://www.thegovernorsacademy.org/
Training tough for families in debt or jobless
. . .It's a mystery wrapped in a conundrum . 11.15.11 16:30 hst •
" In New England, 47 percent of adults have a postsecondary education, according to the Compact for Higher Education. In Maine, only 39 percent have training beyond high school. " And where are the best colleges and universities in the nation ? A: New England
It's a tough nut to crack
Unemployment , underemployment , the great Bush - Cheney mancession ; No one has any easy answers on how to adjust to this paradigm shift in our ecocnomy we are going through , i.e., from a manufacturing to a service economy . Just about everyone is ticked off , too
Look what's happening in Europe and the Occupy Wall st. protests
i think the solution revolves aorund reflows from communist China . No one wants to hold renubi or yuan ( their official communist currency ) . They , the Chinese , need to buy more things from Europe , South America , Australia , Africa and US with all their Euros , British Pounds , ¥en , and USD$ . We supply services well
Yet , there are no easy answers , folks
Inaction and simply complaining about this , that , and the other thing is no longer an option
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/11/13/apec-fact-sheet-19...
The time for the Republican controlled House of Representatives to act is now , well before Thanksgiving
It doesn't bother me if the automatic cuts take effect to the U S federal budget . DOD is way out of whack n e way :) Ω h t h /s, dr. dosh
A Sun Journal reader project: The future of Bates Mill No. 5
All , 11.13.11 8 pm hst •
Q : If you could wave a magic wand, what would Mill No. 5 or the land it occupies become?
A : A printing facility for all the newspapers , books , and periodicals in Maine and New England using wood from Maine forests , one of your renewable resources
h t h ∞ Dr. Dosh :)
http://www.twincitytimes.com/ Support freedom of the press √
PHOTO: Honoring a hero
. .Lost my uncle Louis Nathaniel Dosh in The Phillipines in 1 9 4 5 . He was West Point class of '38 and hid out until they , the Japanese , gcapsured him and put on the Bataan death march . From '39 - '45 he was cleverly hidden by the Phillipinos and pursued a counter insurgency guerilla campaign against the Japanese . They hearded all those guys on to ships that were headed to Japan P O W camps and then , not being marked or lit up , the ships were sunk by U S submarines by mistake at night
Nice photographs LSJ ® :) . /s, Steve Dosh FSO ( ret .) 11.13.11
Gingrich might be worth a second look
Rich ,
. .That two - timer ? Mr. Family Values ? Right √ Go and divorce your perfectly good wifey and marry your secretary everyone . It reminds us of V P Nelson Rockfeller ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelson_Rockefeller and we all know how he died [ he suffered a heart attack whilst in bed with his personal secretary ] We'd probably be better off with that convicted felon Col. Ollie North , the greatest threat to the U S Consitution last century whilst running private armies out of the White House basement under Presidnet Reagan and Chief of Staff Regan's noses . Anyone still remember Contragate , the exchanging of arms for prisoners with Iran , of all places ?
Sarah Palin ? Michelle Bachman , anyone ?
True blue blooded , sentinent Republicans must be asking themselves how come q u a l i f i e d Republicans are not running for President . We speak to your Honorable Senator they'ya in Maine , Ms. Susan Collins , or , alternatively , the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff , four star general , and SECSTATE Colin Powell . Either individual would be a darn sight better than the current G O P field and they run the added advantage of being black or female
Now that would be a ticket
The thought of an other dumb former TX Governor or a wooden MA politician ( a lá Kerry , Dukakis , or Al Gore , D-TN ) as President simply turns our stomachs
Just my opinion , Rich . .. .:) /s, Steve Dosh , HI 11.13.11
No longer any credibility
. .l o l 11.13.11 13:00 hst • ≠
Q: Human race ? A: No , Paul . HAHaHahahahA :)
What you need to know ---> Here in Hawai'i, today , our Presdient stated , " I've been to and from Hawai'i many times but this is the first time i have worn a jacket and a necktie coming here . " Now , † h a t 's ƒunny :)
The POTUS , SECSTATE , and first lady are here , today , Paul . Not in ME . Not at Kennebubk , Martha's Vineyard or Kennebunkport either on business http://www.apec2011hawaii.com/
Alo'ha from the 50th State celebrating 50 years of s t a t e h o o d . Survey asks ; "51st stae? " 1 ) la Canada , b ) Puerto Rico , 3 ) the United States of Mexico ? , ƒ ) the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas , g ) American Samoa ? h) The Canal Zone , 12 ) The Virgin Islands
A : ______________________
The mainland is an island too , the Atlantic on one side, Pacific on the o†her <3
Webster defends actions at lively student forum
. . ..11.12.11 18:30
You can fool some of the students some of the time , all of them some of the time but you can't fool all of them all the time
Ever heard of the log cabin Republicans , Charlie ? Become more informed . Ron Reagan jr. is gay and not ashamed of being so http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Log_Cabin_Republicans Deadeye Dick Cheny's daughter and his daughter Mary and her sexual orientation as a lesbian became a source of public attention for Cheney in light of the same-sex marriage debate . Cheney has stated that he is in favor of gay marriages but that each individual state should decide whether to permit it
≠ 7 % of the known universe is gay , lesbian , bisexual or transexual
Stop being in the exceedingly small and incnosequential percentage [ 1 % percent ? ] of humans who are intolerant , out of step with reality , and simply learn to love love , Mr. Webster
Maybe it's just a four letter word to you
h t h <3 Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i , birthstate of our President •
A look back at the week's news
http://www.alltreatment.com/me/augusta/togus-va-medical-center <-- click em :) h t h ∞ Dr. Dosh 11.12.11
Defining poverty in the land of plenty
. A: Access to adelquate heath and nutritional opportunities in these very U S of A :)
Heritage is just Repiublicans in e x i l e LSJ ® . . try http"//www.brookings.org
h t h ∞ 11.12.11 11 am - ish •
. . N i c e √ 11.12.11
. . N i c e √ 11.12.11 Today the ƒirst ßlack U S Presidennt and the former first lady wifey of Bill Clinton host the A P E C conference in the 50th state , celebraing 5 0 years of statehood :) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-15704358 Ω Alo'ha from here •
No longer any credibility
11.11.11
W h o o p s . Thought this letter was about Herman Cain :)
Sorry /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i
Sep 29, 2011 – Sarah Palin has clarified her earlier remarks on Herman "Herb" Cain, whom she referred to as "the flavor of the week" on Wednesday. ...
New veterans slow to join the ranks of the older generation
. . N i c e √ 11.11.11 6 pm hst •
Spent the day with a WW II veteran named Henry Klein watching old war movie D V D 's on my laptop ( he's off the grid and lives in the jungle ) . Henry's 9 1 years young . He repaired China Clippers before the war here in Hawai'i and then did similar work during the war on Wake Island , Guam , Kwaj , and California .
Only one in eight WW II vets are still alive
i didn't realize that B - 29 Superfortresses have four banks of 9 cylinders ( supercharged and air cooled ) that put out about 2,100 hp for each of four engines http://www.aviation-history.com/boeing/jy_ee.jpg
Put that in your pipe and smoke it ~ HahHAhaah !
Alo'ha from Pahoa /s, Dr. Dosh
Kids get Veterans Day lessons in Auburn
. . http://joiningforces.uso.org/ Hire vets first √ and support active duty servicemen and woman and thsir families t o d a y :) 11.11.11 /s, Steve Dosh and ohana , Hawai'i •
Gadhafi’s exit may increase threat
. .Gadhafi’s exit may increase threat to Italy
Most Libyans have a place in Italy . Libya's a former colony
MANPADS ? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TWA_Flight_800_alternative_theories
Umm and why did the Russians shoot down KAL 007 ? 3) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran_Air_Flight_655
You can not worry too much about things you can not change , Chuck √
/s, Steve Dosh 11.11.11
Political Pulse: Election Day leftovers
. . 11.11.11 LSJ® did a great job on voting day •
We could even get the live feed discussion forum here in Hawai'i on simple dial up
1. Casinos ? No big loss . Please - do - support native Passamoquoddy , Mic-mac , and Penobscot rights when it comes to your ports , their land , and the importation of L N G ( propane ) from Lake Charles , LA . Lake Charles is also B I W's biggest competitor when it comes to building American bottoms ( U S navy ships ) . Have your Senators push for more
2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voting_rights_in_the_United_States ?
D C has on their license plates , " No taxation without representation " They cannot vote for President in the District . Never have been able to . Civil rights and voting rights go hand in glove
3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/As_Maine_goes,_so_goes_the_nation
Ayuh and alo'ha from Pahoa , /s, Steve Dosh
Leave Social Security alone
. . 11.11.11
Yes √
A : It is time to tell our congress men and women to leave it alone
Good letter
http://www.aarp.org/work/social-security/
/s., Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i , u s a
Students learn the meaning of Veterans Day
. . 11.11.11 Thanks , Bonnie . i think many of us learned flag etiquette in Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts . We still teach it here in Hawai'i . Armistice Day was first observed after W W I , the war to end all wars • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veterans_Day
Those who have served overseas usually describe war as hell , a waste of men , women , and material and often times pure folly . Our local unit just received the highest award given from our Hawai'ian born Presdient and the U S Congress just the other day in D C
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/442nd_Infantry_Regiment_%28United_States%29
These units ( the 442nd & 100th ) became the most highly–decorated regiments in the history of the United States armed forces , including 21 Medal of Honor recipients such as our U S Senator Dan Inoye who was wounded . They sustained a 9 2 % casualty rate ( i.e., they got wounded , patched up , and then went back to fight ) . These Japanese American heros also liberated the Jews from Dachau during WW II . Ironic , huh ?
War eats it young
Pray that our children do not have to fight in a shooting war and hopefully never have a gun pointed at them in anger . It's not fun /s, Dr. Dosh FSO ( ret. ) & former Togus VA employee
http://www.goforbroke.org/about_us/about_us.asp
Animal rights group cautious about new egg farm owner
. .to all ecoterrorists 11.11.11
" This will likely be business as usual in terms of animal cruelty issues," said Nathan Runkle, executive director of Mercy for Animals
Nate ? People eat the eggs A N D the dead bodies , dude , to survive and thrive . Get over it
Come buy the plant , the chix , and pay severance pay to the workers ( the workers ! ) if you are so concerned about animal and possibly human rights
Otherwise ?
Stay in Ohio
You guys and girls were certainly chicken about letting people know what you were up to when you were †here and then y'all high tailed it back to your state after mucking things up pretty good in ME
In fact, go to your local ASPCA and adopt all the feral animals
h t h http://www.engrish.com/2011/10/sale-just-a-buck-buck-buck/ <- not necessarily an endorsement . /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i
Let's have a factual look at public housing
. ." or about $237,000 per unit. " Yup √
That's what they cost these days , Rex , and that doesn't include the monthly condo and maintenance fees
As far as it falling apart already. .Hmmm. .very often the lowest cost bidder is - n o t - the way to go . Remember that when having homes built in ME
Seniors are as important as any one else to a vibrant, living community We won't be around as long , though , as others and we stopped having children long ago
Experience ? A : Uh huh - Grandmother’s new job: photovoltaic engineer
The Jordan Times, June 27, 2010 http://www.barefootcollege.org/sol_resources.asp h t h /s, Señor Dosh
CMMC hosting art of two painters
. . N i c e √ Check for lumps , ladies and germs :) http://www.artbecause.org /s, Dr. Dosh 11.09.11
Liberals favor politics of personal destruction
. .HAhHAhAhahahh ! How do you spell clueless ? A : Cal Thomas . Consevatives favor politics of shout radio :) Get a liƒe , Cal . Glad you are in ƒlori - duh , dudicle . Stay there .. /s, Steve Dosh -- my cousin --> http://www.ratemyprofessors.com/ShowRatings.jsp?tid=1193565 Rate Cal ? on a scale of 1 - 10 , ten being the best , Cal would rate a negative 404 ...
The brutal cost of prescription drug problem
. .11.09.11 9 am - ish HST ∞
It's †rue , Rex . Breakfast of champions ? A: coffee and a smoke ( caffeine and nicotene )
Any drug can be abused . We all learned that through the Mike Jackson death in 2 0 0 9 . As far as difficult to acquire prescription drugs ? There is always Canada mail order firms or other relatives overseas where there is no F D A
Nobody advocates this route and it is highly llegal any way
All accidental and unintentional deaths are a crying shame and addictive personality behavior and other abusive patterns must be broken , be they found in homeless people or people with homes and families
b t w - Homelessness is no† a choice
As the richest nation in the known universe we must - m u s t - provide adequate care for these individuals . We have police and the courts , social services , and NGO \ PVOs [ Non Governmental - Private Voluntary ( church ) Organizations ] -- D A R E we say the Government ? http://www.letsmove.gov/ -- to protect people from themselves and their families , at times
\/olunteer in your community . Make a positive difference today +
h t h /s, Steve Dosh
Appeals court upholds Obama health care law
. .. ..Our CEO President - 1 , †ea Party - 0 /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i •
Ky. governor re-elected; Ohio union law goes down
. .Unions work √ /s, dr. dosh , member :)
Mainers reject referendums on three casinos
. .. .Good √ Maybe New Hamster [ sic. ] will ' Play with money . ' That's all casinos do . b t w - we have no casinos here in HI and we probably have a much larger native presence than many states . Hawai'ians call Las vegas " the ninth island. " /s, Dr. Dosh 11.09.11 08:30
Live Election Day chat at noon from Simones' Hot Dogs
. . Good work Patti √
Live Election Day chat at noon from Simones' Hot Dogs
. . N i c e . It seems like it may even work on Macs ® /s, dr. dosh pahoa hi 96778 13:25 hst • ≠ b t w - We are having a massive thunder and lightning storm here right now . This usually portends * snow * climate change :) http://mkwc.ifa.hawaii.edu/current/cams/index.cgi?mode=multi
Land O'Lakes subsidiary announces deal for Decoster farms
. .11.07.11 Land 'o Lakes is g r e a t . .. We used to work with them in the Sudan , them and http://www.acdi.org ( Microfinance projects and girls' education :) http://www.usaid.gov /s, Dr. Dosh Hawai'i • Go and vote ..
Silence allowed coach's abuse to go unchallenged
. . 11.07.11 10:20 am ish • Right . Rex √
Remember the movie ,' Silence of The Lambs ' with Marylyn Maitlee and WilliaM Hurt ?
i dated a deaf girl in Loystone once whose parents didn't even know she was deaf until she went to kindergarten :) /s, Dr. Dosh
†here is all kinds of s i l e n † abuse going on http://sor.informe.org/sor/
Columns & Analysis The lawless heart of Occupy Wall Street
. .l o l , Rich ? If you do not understand ? You do not understand • The lawlessness of Wall St. started under Bush - Cheney . It's already ugly and will probably get more so . Yes √ We do not condone violence . We do condone community service . Volunteer somewhere , sometime , during November and vote tomorrow :) Try giving out free turkies at a soup kitchen to your local homeless . Just a suggestion /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana , Hawai'i https://sites.google.com/site/thestevedoshpage/ 11.07.11 14:14 hst •
Golden retriever acts as furry safety net for woman with seizure
. .†hat's special <3
'Yes' is the ticket this Election Day
. .What was that again Garry ? http://www.dumblaws.com/laws/united-states/maine √ Yes • /s, a non - voter in ME usa :)
Our View 'Yes' is the ticket this Election Day
b t w - Sun Journal to host live chat on Election Day
LEWISTON — Please join Sun Journal editors and reporters for a live, online conversation Tuesday, Nov. 8, Election Day 2011.
Web Editor Pattie Reaves, Regional Editor Scott Thistle and political reporter Steve Mistler will moderate an online chat from noon to 1 p.m. at Simones Hot Dog Stand in Lewiston.
Host Jimmy Simones and restaurant patrons are invited to participate in the conversation live and online.
We will discuss how people voted and why. We will also update readers with the latest election news as it becomes available.
Later on this coming Tuesday, the conversation will move to the Sun Journal newsroom where we will host an online conversation as election results begin to be reported at 8 p.m.
To join the conversations, go to www.sunjournal.com Ω
† y v m lsj ® your l o y a l readers *<;Q~
'Yes' is the ticket this Election Day
. .. ¥es √
Don't forget to register on voting day if you must ( bring a photo ID :)
Alo'ha from the 50th state celebrating 50 years of statehood . ..11.06.11 12:30 hst • No : we do not turn our clack s back here . We are at the same latitude as Havana or Mexico City . .
Ex-presidents could pressure Congress to act
. . They could √ It's an interesting suggestion , Ed Board √
The wiser , elder Statesmen , so to speak . Jimmy Carter was a better President out of office than in [ think : http://www.habitat.org ) . What are the Bush's up to ? Nothing . Zilch . Zero . 0 . Kerry - Hero . Bush ? 0 . No fishing in N'Orleans this year ex-Presidents Bush . No Katrina . The lesson of that purely Republican debacle was , " No sense of urgency. " Someone was right in stating : Bush Cheney got us in to this mess . Make a mess . Walk away . Wash your hands clean . Mess with Texas someone . Is Enron ® still around ?
Now we can all more clearly view the power of the U S Senate ( vs. the House ) in action , or , inaction [ as the case may be ] . You elect people likes the Hon. Sens. Snowe and Collins for six year terms , correct ? A: Yes . SECSTATE Billery [sic.] retains more power today 11.05.11 than her husaband and possibly more than she did as the good Senator from NY . President Obama clearly does in his ' bully pulpit ' that he did as a Senator from Illinois and even as a Nobel Peace Prize recipient . The President of the Senate , Joe Biden , holds the swing vote in a tie . The VP is always the President of the US Senate 50 - 50 + 1
We hold the power of the vote . If they can not agree and go and shoot themselves in the feet by letting automatic cuts take hold o\a 11/23 so be it . DOD takes up > 60 % of the U . S . Federal Budget any way . War is folly . War eats it young . War never proves who is right , just who is leƒt . The Iraq troops will be home by Christmas . Vote wisely on Tuesday
DC is a town of power, NYC : money
Don't confuse the two
Occupy Wall St.
/s, Dr. Dosh, R P C V , Micro'78 , celebrating 50 years of the U S Peace Corps
Important to preserve same-day registration
. ...\/erry important √ 11.04.11 3 pm hst •
See you next Tuesday?
Aloha from Pahoa :)
dr. dosh and ohana
Do \/ote •
What's the big deal?
. .A : No big deal , John 5:05 pm Thursday HST •
According to our U S Constitution it is simply s right and a - r e s p o n s i b i l i t y - to vote . Yes : your repsonsibility ( not you specifically , John :) . It's written in black and white right in our Constitution . People forget what they are obliged and required ( except you ƒelons ) to do in a fully functioning democracy
This newspaper has rightly noted that fact time and time again
Thanks again for writing , John /s, Dr. Dosh
Paul ? All generalizations are ƒalse √
Imagine a revitalized downtown
. . . ...Nice Allen √ All for it • You make us want to pull out our copy of the " Consumer Perceptions of Downtown Lewiston , " study we commissioned at Bates under Prof. John Reed in 1 9 7 7 that concluded people -- Lewistonians - - wanted to see Lisbon St . as a pedestrian only zone ( a lá Europe or Quebec )
It must be still available at Bates Library
Sure would make it easier to fix the burst water pipes that will inevitably happen this winter , too , huh ?
Casino , Lock-up , Police Station , Homeless shelter ; They gotta' do something with the mill before someone trys to burn it down again . ...
Thanks for taking the time to write /s, Steve Dosh
Benefits of wind power
. . ....Robert you are wrong • 1 3 4 years ? Why would T . Boone Pickens be investing US$Billions if that be the case ?
* Shakes head s l o w l y back and forth *
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_Maine
Become more in formed √ /s, Steve Dosh , Puna County Hawai'i , hom eof ---> http://www.punageothermalventure.com/PGV/17/power-generation <-- a ted Turner company ( not necessarily an endorsement , LSJ ® :) Thursday 5 pm hst •
A look back at the week's news
. . Nice √ 4:11 pm 11.03.11 hst • Thursday
Casinos are a wash . Look at Las Vegas right now . Hawai'ians call Las Vegas the ninth ( 9th ) i s l a n d there are so many there . The various Indian Nations in ME could and s h o u l d retain profits from any port modifications made to receive L N G ( Liquid Natural Gas - Propane ) shipped in to and out of your fair state ; Passamoquoddy , Mic-mac , Penobscot , etc .
That N A S A thing ought to be fun . We had a similar DOD ( Dept Of Defense ) program here called Starbase that was tons 'o ƒun
ref : http://www.starbasedod.com/index.php
Of course , you know what N A S A stand for , right ? Need Another Seven Astronauts ? Not Absolutely Sure Of Anything ¿
Lot's going here, also . Hope the electricity finally came back on they'ya :)
Alo'ha from Pahoa http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2011/11/michelle_obama_to_hawaii_for_a.html /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana ...
Of course there are jobs, it's just that . . .
John ? Leo's a 'tard from way back :)
. . Leo ? 11.03.11 4 pm ish
ME's agriculture is spuds , sea urchins , and lobster . They call it ' Vacationland ' for good reason , too [ †hink : tourists from , MA , NH , VT , and la Canada ]
With a population of ≠1.5M , ME is a lot like Hawai'i or even ƒori-duh , your state , where the coffins are currently floating away in Gifford right now according to the Weather Channel ®
Another significant difference ?
President Obama and first lady Michelle are here in - his - birth state right now ( and not in ME or FL ) talking with world leaders
http://www.kitv.com/news/29655947/detail.html
Get a clue , dude . Old and in the way , that's what you are . Go to a diƒƒerent paper . You are being used . ..
b t w - Stop quoting the Bible . It does people like you , Herb Kane & Clarence Thomas no good . It's quite unseemly , in fact
/s, Steve Dosh Pahoa hi 96778 u s a
Auburn needs a mayor, council on the same page
..HHhhMMhmmhMMMmmm. Yes √ 11.03.11 10 am ish
In fact , we believe John Jenkins should run for President ( of the Re-publican party :) http://www.bates.edu/news/2011/05/12/presidential-search-letter/ Alo'ha from Pahoa :) Great newspaper . ...
Man's nose bitten nearly off on Lewiston dance floor
"I've worked here for six years and I've never seen anything like that happen," said bartender Amanda Bosse. "Who really does that?"
A ; Mike Tyson or people high on ice , crystal meth , hillbilly heroin , cocaine , crank , H , drunk or on other drugs
That's who √
h t h /s, Dr. Dosh 11.02.11
Citigroup gets slap on wrist for its double dealing
. . It's true though . Forgive and forget ? ƒat chance • Y'all just spent our grandchildren's inheritance and drove everyone out of their foreclosed homes
What citigroup ® does is similar to those USG FBI agents who lied and stole in order to frame someone about the anthrax scare in 2 0 0 1 , o r people who plant drugs on others . You can not do that . It's called entrapment and illegal , too . My friend Ken Mundy esq. knew that much ( R I P )
http://www.nytimes.com/1995/04/15/obituaries/kenneth-mundy-64-washington...
Torture ? That's illegal , too . Mr. Ashcroft
Perjury ? Lying ? Stealing ? Nope . No can do
Yes , Citigroup did get a mere slap on wrist for its dirty double dealing and should be shut down and shut up
BofA also ( former Bank of Italy , b t w ) Bank of America
The Bear Stearns bailout ? Pure B S , Mssrs. Bush and Cheney . Pure and simple . Pure B S
yet, n these United States of America you are presumed innocent until prven guilty in a court of law ( unlike France where the opposite is true )
Bring 'em all to court http://www.sec.gov
We're all sick of the unbridled - g r e e d - the Wall St ƒat cats and kittens have been perpetrating on us for ≠ ten years now ( at least )
/s, Steve Dosh
Citigroup gets slap on wrist for its double dealing
. .†rue √ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cynthia-kounaris/pro-occupy-wall-street_b_... 11 am - ish hst • 11.02.11
. .. .Nice photograph √ We
. .. .Nice photograph √ We got * snow * also ( we usually do on November 4th every year :) 13, 344 ft. ---> ref : http://mkwc.ifa.hawaii.edu/current/cams/index.cgi?mode=multi Alo'ha from the Big Isle . ..
A question of voter turnout, Maine integrity
. . ...Yes √
" All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent. " - Tom Jefferson
i got more ---> " The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions, that I wish it to be always kept alive. " <-- Tom , again , e . g., Occupy Wall St.
#3 : "I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. Already they have raised up a monied aristocracy that has set the government at defiance. The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people to whom it properly belongs." Same dude . . ...
11.08.11 ? \/ote √ /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i •
& Hooray for the 4th estate , i . e. , you guys :)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_Estate
For some perspective, try walking in a teacher's shoes
George , Sunday 6 pm hst •
You are right, of course . Bill Gates and Steve Jobs never graduated from college ( although they both atteneded colleges )
There are teachers and there are educators
i used to train Peace Corps Volunteers ( PCV"s) for a living but there was one major difference between them and the students i taught E S L to in Loystone [ sic. ] . The PCV's wanted to be there
You have a thanksless job , much as medical technicians , firemen , police , and the E M S and other governement workers ( snow plow men and women , garbage collectors , meter readers , etc )
People will complain though , huh ?
For the past seven years i volunteered at my son's elementary school [ kinder garten , also :] Try it , everyone . Volunteer
We laud and appalaud all teacher's efforts
Keep up the good works and ~ Happy Halloween ~
/s, Dr. Dosh , Pahoa Hi 96778 u s a
Lewiston filmmaker serving chills
. . Be there or be a s q u a r e :) http://www.jesusdressup.com /s, steve dosh and ohana Be afraid . V e r r r y afraid . ...
Columns & Analysis Mixed emotions as the U.S. leaves Iraq
. .Our President http://www.promisekeepers.org/ . . a " promise keeper " ( even though it wasn't his promise to do so :) <3 /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana †hursday 11 am - ish •
Preserving citizenship leadership
. . Right √ http://www.dumblaws.com/laws/united-states/maine Hate when that happens /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana †hursday ~ Happy Halloween weekend ~ Register to vote on Nov. 2 , 2 0 1 0 and Just Do It √ b t w - Nike's ® new slogan ---> Just Did It • . ../s, Tiger Woods *<;Q~
Democracy in Libya? Don't hold your breath
. .. .Cal ? Can you even find Libya on a map ? Go there
In fact, democracy ( given that the country is in Europe's back yard ) stands a greater chance of taking hold there than in - any - of the *.stans ( there are seven [ 7 ] of them ) , Syria , the nascent Palestinian state , or many Saudi kingdoms
No one is holding their breath on Muslim democracies
Q : There is one . Name it • A: _________________ ? /s Dr. Dosh
Art Walks showed community spirit is alive and well here
. .. .Art is so vitally important that it alone defines culture and informs society . We all appreciate art and know good art when we see or hear it
( e.g., http://www.bates.edu/tour-olin-arts-center.xml or
http://www.art.com/products/p10455580129-sa-i5987220/lewiston-maine-exte... )
We deprecate bad art when we encounter it on TV or the radio and the internet
Personally , we find it difficult to eat dinner and watch , " America's Funniest Home Videos [ AFV ] , " at times. HAHahaah ! It's all too often just gross and disgusting
Graffiti can be artistic ( e.g., http://www.banksy.co.uk/newoutdoors/index.html ) even given that some mayors of Boston may think not . Be informed √ The occupation forces are not going away any time soon , Mr. Menino . Appreciate them
Music and dance are other vital art forms one may or may not take for granted and appreciate . You do listen to the radio though , huh ?
The point is , " Ya' gotta' have arts • " ~ Happy Halloween ~ and aloha from Pahoa http://www.hiloliving.com/Hilo_Calendar.html /s, steve dosh 11.10.26 2 pm
Our power is our vote
. .Yes √ You are correct Diane
" In January, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the restriction on corporations using their money to sway federal elections and ruled that companies have a right to spend as much as they wish to persuade voters. " Does anyone know what the words " keiriatsu " or " chaebol " mean ?
A ; They are the Japanese and Korean words for ' Giant corporations , ' such as Samsung , Toyota , Hyundai , Lucky Goldstar ( L G ) , Mazda ( electric company ) , Yamaha , Honda , and others
Each nation has seven ( 7 ) large corporations similar to our Exxon , GE , GM , or Ford that are supported by their respective governments
They can - a l s o - spend as they please on U S elections now
China is communist . They can support whomever they want to , also
We also believe the conservative U S Supreme Court may have made a blunder in their January decision for the above stated reasons /s, Steve Dosh and ƒriends 11.10.25 16:00 hst •
Mitt Romney: Proficient but unloved
. .l o l , " He has not a single redeeming defect ." HAhahHAhah ! Romney's a Massachusetts Republican , that's all . What is this , one may ask ?
A: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockefeller_Republican
He's a fence sitter , can't decide to decide , can't choose to choose , flip - flops , takes both sides of the issue , kinda' like a fish - simply goes with the current , etc .
We'd like to know his views on the whole ' Occupy Boston " issue , if he has any . We know Mayor Menino's already
So , your Honorable Senator Olympia Snowe is in ME raising funds ?
For whom ?
Aloha from the - v e r y - Democratic State of Hawai'i , /s, Steve Dosh and ohana . . . 4 pm Tuesday hst •
Police looking for former Holden neighbors of Kitty Wardwell
. .Q: " What happened to the victim, during the previous 11 years ? " A: " The body was found in an unplugged freezer. The condition of the body wasn’t released by police. " Apparently she wasn't missed • Good luck with this one , forensic experts . /s Dr. Dosh
Michael Dostie: Making a difference downtown
. . Always nice when people make a positive difference in this world of sin and woe . . :) http://dearphotograph.com/ /s, steve dosh , Hawai'i
Health care system sick and getting sicker
. .. It's just too b e a u r o c r a t i c -- far too much paper work to fill out and submit . Then there's the HIPAA http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_Insurance_Portability_and_Accountabi... Maybe we'll go to la Canada where it's ƒree :) e . g., http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sicko What goes around comes around /s, Dr. Dosh , HI u s a b t w - tea partiers ; The jury is still out on Obamacare ® Although Dr. Ron Paul practiced in TX for free for many years as an obstetrician we would not want to receive health care or education there . .. .it ranks 4 9 th out of 5 0 in these very United States
Assault victim says he’s angry and still scared
. . †hanks Chris and L S J ® staff reporters , Mark , also
. . b t w - to whom , Kim . .
http://www.hawaiiantel.net/news/read.php?ps=1011&rip_id=%3CD9QIS76O0%40n...
Maine • The Way Life Should Be ?
Glad we live where we do
Does this sort of thing happen often in the Great State of Maine ?
Both news items cited √
Alo'ha from Pahoa HI 96778 u s a
Monday 3 pm hst •
PHOTOS: Downeast Cyclocross Race
, , Nice photos :) http://www.xterraplanet.com/maui/index.html
Columns & Analysis Vote for Obama just because he is black
Paul ?
You may just be confusing the issue here .
Our President and the following individuals are all black
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cal_Thomas
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justice_thomas
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anita_Hill
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_Powell
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Condoleezza_Rice
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Brown_%28U.S._politician%29 rip
. ..and none of them are racial bigots . ...as far as we know . .. h t h , Dr. Dosh 4:20 sunday hst •
Vote for Obama just because he is black ?
. . That would be a dumbest reason to vote for our capable and accomplished President again , Calvin . His dad was black ( Nigerian ) , his mom was white and he's Hawai'ian just like you are a native Floridian , we presume
Now let us pose this question to you . If an African elephant comes to the U S A does that make it an African American elephant ? A : no . It's still African . We are Americans . North Americans : You , me , Michelle , Sasha and Malia , too . Get over it already
Aloha from Pahoa HI 96778 u s a where Obama is ohana ( look it up or watch Lilo and Stitch with your kids ) /s, Dr. Dosh http://hawaiiannames.hisurf.com/
Vote for Obama just because he is black ?
. . That would be a dumbest reason to vote for our capable and accomplished President again , Calvin . His dad was black ( Nigerian ) , his mom was white and he's Hawai'ian just like you are a native Floridian , we presume
Now let us pose this question to you . If an African elephant comes to the U S A does that make it an African American elephant ? A : no . It's still African . We are Americans . North Americans : You , me , Michelle , Sasha and Malia , too . Get over it already
Aloha from Pahoa HI 96778 u s a where Obama is ohana ( look it up or watch Lilo and Stitch with your kids ) /s, Dr. Dosh http://hawaiiannames.hisurf.com/
LURC group needs to balance reform and reality
. .That was an excellent analysis , editorial board √
Rules , regulations , laws , covenants , ordinances ( dare we say ) guidelines are put in place for purposes of control and mitigation and , very often , for public safety ( to protect us from us ) e.g., http://www.sunjournal.com/node/584298 Common sense is in short supply , even in ME these days , even in your townships
“ If I want to work on my camp in the LURC controlled (area), I have to hire a lawyer and make out a permit so complex and so costly it is not worth it at all. ”
No one is advocating paralysis by analysis
Out house are still legal in our respective states yet - not - for new camps and construction next to fresh water streams , lakes and ponds ( and that's what grandfather clauses are for ) . This is the 21st century
Does any one remember the fecal chloroform epidemic in Harrison these past several years ? Well , you should http://www.harrisonmaine.org/ It showed up in the school water fountains and was well documented in this very newspaper along with run off from DeCoster farms in Turner
Councils are formed to prevent these things from happening again and again ( in theory ) and over and over making you and your children and grandchildren sick . Governments serve a valid purpose tea partiers . Someone has got to plow and inspect the roads , too , and regulate your electric and telephone rates to protect you from gouging and potholes
Nice editorial . /s Steve Dosh , Pahoa hi 96778 u s a
Justice reprimands Lewiston police for losing evidence
. . Our acquaintances over @ http://www.justice.gov used to call themselves " Just - Us ." This was generally under Republican administrations http://www.kcnlaw.com <-- a most excellent law firm ( not necessarily an endorsement :) , /s, dr. dosh , federal ombudsman , retired ∞
Burden of proof
. ...The wheels of justice may grind slowly but they grind ever so f i n e l y . /s Steve Dosh , Hawai'i
A look back at the week's news
. . . ..into the canal off Lisbon Street ? Gosh . That was a heroic and courageuos act . BBbbrr , too . It was a good week . The youth movement in the cities against corporate greed is great to see in the press and listen to on NPR . These kids are s m s r t √ They make a lot of sense and have esentially co-opted the tea party movement ( if anyone is listening )
i know my four children are all smarter than i am . It makes me angry at times HAhahahah !
For many baby boomers it must seem like déja vu all over again . How did ' The Who ' put it ? " i hope i die before i grow old ."
Bring the troops home for Christmas
The video on Ghaddafi was gruesome . We couldn't watch it
Alo'ha from the pineapple state , Steve Dosh , listening to Prairie Home Companion . ..
A look back at the week's news
. . . ..into the canal off Lisbon Street ? Gosh . That was a heroic and courageuos act . BBbbrr , too . It was a good week . The youth movement in the cities against corporate greed is great to see in the press and listen to on NPR . These kids are s m s r t √ They make a lot of sense and have esentially co-opted the tea party movement ( if anyone is listening )
i know my four children are all smarter than i am . It makes me angry at times HAhahahah !
For many baby boomers it must seem like déja vu all over again . How did ' The Who ' put it ? " i hope i die before i grow old ."
Bring the troops home for Christmas
The video on Ghaddafi was gruesome . We couldn't watch it
Alo'ha from the pineapple state , Steve Dosh , listening to Prairie Home Companion . ..
Wind power not best answer ?
. .umm. .. Sure beats solar ( the wind blows @ night :) , and coal ( dead miners ? black lung ¿ ) , and oil ( C02 and climate change ? http://climate.nasa.gov/evidence/ ) , nuclear ? ( Fukushima Japanese nuclear meltdown holocaust -- six [6] months ago now )
Hydropower makes more sense ( the St. Johns River ) for ME and la Canada √
You are correct Merrylyn Sawyer , Wayne , ME . It is not the best . Geothermal is • http://www.punageothermalventure.com/ <- In My Back Yard <-- We <3 ( love ) it . Iceland's got so much electrical power they are smelting aluminum . ....today
Alo'ha from Pahoa , Dr. Dosh and ohana ƒlyday
Wind power not best answer ?
. .umm Sure beats solar ( the wind blows @ night :) , and coal ( dead miners ? black lung ¿ ) , and oil ( C02 and climate change ? http://climate.nasa.gov/evidence/ ) , nuclear ? ( Fukushima Japanese nuclear meltdown holocaust -- six [6] months ago now )
Hydropower makes more sense ( the St. Johns River ) for ME and la Canada √
You are correct Merrylyn Sawyer , Wayne , ME . It is not the best . Geothermal is • http://www.punageothermalventure.com/ <- In My Back Yard <-- We <3 ( love ) it . Iceland's got so much electrical power they are smelting aluminum . ....today
Alo'ha from Pahoa , Dr. Dosh and ohana ƒlyday
Rally honors L-A after-school 'champions,' programs,
. .. .Nice to see Bates giving back to the communities . ." Local winners were the downtown Tree Street Youth of Lewiston, a new program run by Bates College graduate Julia Sleeper; and the Community Learning Center, offered in Auburn schools by the Auburn School Department. "
Where would L / A be without all these people ? Steve Dosh , Bates '78 http://www.bates.edu/presidents-of-bates.xml ( We Batesies need a new President :)
Oxford schools reaping benefits of energy work
. ...Hey , that's great news ( stuxnet notwithstanding ) !
The Oxford Hills School District’s energy project is a great example of how your state - m u s t - use a combination of conservation and alternative energy to secure a better future . The Germans make pretty good equipment , too ( Siemens ® ) . The kids will surely remember the windmill and all the improvements
We save $US125 easily every month on our electric bills by using solar panels to heat all our hot water in Hawai'i at home by the sun exclusively
Your steady readers already know about what is literally in our back yard ---> http://www.punageothermalventure.com/News/94/puna-geothermal-venture-fun... <---- a geothermal electric power plant that provides ≠ 20% of Hawai'i's statewide electrical power
Now , what is 'stuxnet ' one may ask ?
A ; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuxnet
/s, Steve h t h <3 wiki maens ƒast in Hawai'ian
Wealth, security evaporating for angry Americans
. . ..Coming to a Kennedy Park near you --> http://bangordailynews.com/2011/10/20/news/augusta/occupy-maine-protest-... <-- Your children are beyond your control • Alo'ha from the coconut State /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana 2 pm hst Thursday b t w - How'd that movie night go ? ref : http://lplonline.org/2011/09/film-premiere-kids-of-the-world
Wealth, security evaporating for angry Americans
. . ... Thursday 11.10.20 9 am - ish Why yes , the goals and objectives are quite clear ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitalism:_A_Love_Story /s, Dr. Dosh and compatriots :)
Go Cards • Beat TX . N e thing good ever come out of TX ¿
Statewide after-school rally Thursday in Auburn
. .. .How'd it go ¿ /s Dr. Dosh :D
Statewide after-school rally Thursday in Auburn
. . . . ..Someone please perform a tally of how many teachers , administrators and politicians show up • † y v m /s, Dr. Dosh & O"hana Hawai'i
Teen drivers at far more risk in first few weeks
. . ¥es √ The major cause of premature death for 1 6 year olds in these very u s of a is car accidents . Fact • Look it up /s, Dr. Dosh †hink and drive . .. Mom's Against Drunk Dads --> http://www.madd.org
Boulder on Vermont interstate baffles police
. .. \/erRrrRRr-monters ? It fell there • Occupy Maine St. next in N E news . Road Kill next in New Hamster [ sic. ] school lunches :) /s. Steve Dosh http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-15360205 Good work LSJ ®
Two deaths suggest larger, hidden problem
. ...It's pernicious and dangerous . " One study found that women who had been sexually abused as children are nearly 28 times more likely to become prostitutes. " My guess is that the same holds true for males , also . That is why abuse must stop . Only you can stop it , people
Our Y W C A runs a hotline here for sexual abuse (808) 935-0677 24 x 7 and Maine probably has a similar service ( not counting 9.11 )
It's a female \ male problem that will be dealt with by health professionals and the police
If you suspect someone to be a sexual offender -- be they male or female -- go to this site first -- > http://sor.informe.org/cgi-bin/sor/step1.pl < -- and they will help you from there on out
h t h Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i • 11 am-ish Tuesday
University of Maine System salaries deserve scrutiny
. . That's an interesting appraisal , LSJ®
Scrutinize away :)
We believe the children are our future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Let the children's laughter remind us how we - u s e d - to be
Everybody's searching for a hero
People need someone to look up to
We never found anyone to fulfill our needs
So we learned to depend on ourselves , etc. , paraphrasing Whitney Houston's 1 9 8 8 song
In Europe , South and Central America and la Canada professors are held in the same high esteem as doctors and - coughs - lawyers and are paid accordingly ( their health care is ƒree , too :)
b t w - What's happening over to Bates College ? How come the President resigned so soon ? Was it over money or benefits , per chance ¿
/s, Dr. Dosh , Bates '78 & Ohana , Hawai'i • Monday 11.10.17 15:40 ≠
A look back at the week's news
. . ." Lewiston’s Hope Haven Gospel Mission has served 219,535 meals to the hungry, including free community meals offered on Thanksgiving and Christmas. " Wow Mom √ S e r i o u s major kudos to the Hope Haven Christian community . Two hundred nineteen thousand five hundred and thrity five meals ? Wow , again •
" A house without a working detector is an invitation to tragedy. " †ruedat . .especially in ME where you heat with wood √
Here in Hawai'i at our halé (house) . .umm. .well. .the volcano sets them off . .regularly . . .when the wind shifts . We use a C02 detector near the kitchen . As a widower my kids would often joke , " Dinner's ready when the smoke alarm goes off." .. http://hawaiiannames.hisurf.com/
Stop smoking , ppl /s. Dr. Dosh and ohana , Pahoa HI 96778 11.10.15 17:37 hst •
Mormons: Christians or cultists?
. . The Church of the Latter Day Saints of Jesus Christ ?
The ones i know are every bit a Christian as you or are . So are the 7th Day Adventists , Shakers , Christ Scientitsts , Jehovah's Witneses , Pentacostalists ( God in five :) , Catholics , Episcopalians , Baptists , Unitarians , Lutherans , or any number of other flavor Christian . Get to know some other faiyhs in Maine like the Mennonites ( Amish ) and these Mormons . They are usually run the Boy Scouts ( serious )
In fact , Muslims , Jews , and Christians - we all worship the same one God - call him Yaweh , Allah or ______ . You are splitting hairs my friend in Christ . It's pure semantics all this cult banter /s, some believers in Hawai'i , Dr. Dosh and ohana
b t w - What are you , Dave ? Shinto ? Confuscious ? Tao ? Hindu ? Bhudist ? Natavist ? Buddist ? . ...Doesn't even matter to many of us . The important thing is that you believe . ...
Our View U.S. needs new system for primaries
. . ..uh , well , yeah , Rex , the Re-p u b l i c a n primaries n e way :)
So far , our President has raised more money than all the Republican candidates for the upcoming Presidential election put together and combined [ as of today according to http://www.npr.org ]
Thanks for changing those election laws again all greedy millionaire U S House and Senate members √
At least Sarah Palin has a child serving in the U S military somewhere . Always liked Mike Moore's films , especially the one where he pointed out that there was not a single member of the U S Congress who had a kid in the military in Mesopotamia
btw - Birthers ? here --> http://www.pjstar.com/free/x1146479583/White-House-releases-long-form-of... <--- Guess where he was borned ¿
/s, a voter in Hawai'i & posted Thursday 18:40 hst • 11.10.13 ≠
Derogatory editorial By Rep. Jonathan McKane
. . ..We beg to differ . It was a good editorial , per usual • You wanna' see poorly crafted editorials ? Here --> http://www.twincitytimes.com/ <-- please cross post your letter to them , also . /s, steve dosh , democrat 11.10.12 14:44 hst
Shriners should consider sending a safety message
.. w o w . .Sorry to hear about that • http://www.korashriners.org/News/Kora-News/Kora-Shriners-2011-Summer-Cer... They do such good work with childrens' hospitals /s, dr. dosh
Where are the statesmen?
. .. .Ayuh , Everett Dirksen was the guy who said all that ---> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everett_Dirksen <---- ( about the time Fanne Foxe fell in to the fountain :) ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fanne_Foxe
Gee , i say let's get illicit sex back in to the White House. It seems like only yesterday that Monica Lewinsky was crawling around there on her hands and knees :D hth <3
Where are the statesmen?
. . Q : Where are the statesmen? A : We retired , Jim 11.10.09 •
Nice letter and very fond sentiments
You may have forgotten to mention Bates College's own Sen . Ed Muskie ., ME Governor , and former SECSTATE ( like Madam Sec'y Billery [ sic. ] - our current serving head stateswoman )
/s, Dr. Dosh FSO (ret .) and former U S Dept. of State employee , Bates '78 GWU '85, and PWU '99 http://www.bates.edu/edmund-muskie.xml
Plan to stop taxing pensions needs hard look
Sunday 11.10.08 10:22 am - ish <3
On one hand , and on the other hand , a scholarly study by the University of Massachusetts Amherst found that “taxes do not play any notable role in causing people to leave a state.” †rue √ Hawai'i is hosting the same debate right now . . .
Stop taxing waterfront properties and you will get more Massachusetts millionaires like Mitt Romnay :) . .just a thought Alo'ha from Pahoa , Vacationland :)
A look back at the week's news
. .Hmmm. ." About a third of Maine’s population is victimized by crime in a given year. ." That seems rather high in a a state that boasts life as it should be
Having lived and worked on several continents during my career with the us foreign service , we seem to tolerate a lot of violence here in North and South America . We really do . Look at the stats -> http://www.now.org/issues/violence/stats.html
Leaving the male dominated AK-47 Muslim cultures aside for the moment , gun violence is virtually non existant everywhere we've lived
South of the border is pretty bad though . Think : macho men & drugs
Africa was just plain dirt poor . Poor health is the real crime there
Europe was okay but too crowded
The Japanese seem ready to explode most of the time , and - not one to generalize - most of the Eastern buddist countries remind us of virtual police states with all their rules and regulations
Germany , too , for that matter ( my nephew is German )
God bless America . Wouldn't live anywhere else . Our wheels of justice grind slowly but they grind ever so - f i n e l y - , now don't they , Erik Holder ? /s, Steve Dosh , Hawai'i
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs dead at 56
. .t y v m John Clement , verified user — Thu, 10/06/2011 - 14:42
The headline could also read "more jobs lost under obama" Pretty ƒunny
Mr. Job's death really has no-thing to do with President Obama and has everything to do with the iPads ® for kindergartners they'ya in Auburn and the laptops Apple ® - m a g n a n i m o u s l y - gave the Great State of Maine for all 7th and 8th graders > 1 0 years ago . Even Bill and Melinda Gates admit to having Apple ® products on his desk top and in his pockets . They do . They don't even use microsloth or winblows . That was one point • of the article , tyvm LSJ ®
We'll miss you Steve Jobs . . . . ...);>* Insanely great - embrace change /s, Steve Dosh for the greater and wider Apple ® community Mac OS X public - created 07/29/03 An FAQ is available as a separate Tribe here http://www.tribes.tribe.net/osxfaq &
http://osx.tribe.net
Taking on some popular misconceptions
. ..posted ƒlyday . Nice √ Hahahahah . ...Hey !
1) We liked BofA when they were still the Bank of Italy . They were , too , even after WW II . Why do they call them the P I G S ( Portugal , Italy , Greece , and Spain ) anyway ? Or is it Ireland . We dunno' and don't really care . Great acronym though . Y'all know what Fiat ® stands for , right ? A : " Fix It Again , Tony "
2) Hank Williams Jr. compared Obama to Hitler ? Uh , okay , Henry . That's a bit - or byte - like comparing Apples ® to oranges or Dells ® or Gateways ® or HP's ® . One thing about country , Rex : you always know where they are coming from . . ..and where they are going to . Country - Western ? We play 'em both √
3) The Great Mancession drags on . .and on .. .and on . The Great Bush - Cheney Mancession . At least the 00's are dead and over with
Mahalo for your editorials , /s, Steve :D
End the death penalty
. ...Yes √ End it . Now . Here are the stats - > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Use_of_capital_punishment_by_country
Besides Texas , what states still actually use it ?
As for countries , yeah , let's continue to be like communist China , fascist Iraq and Iran and keep it active , huh ? It is foolish , dumb and inhumane . Just have the thugs , murders and rapists stay in jail for a long l o n g time . Their relatives can visit them and reflect about their particular crimes in detail . We wouldn't run the risk of killing innocent women and men , too
/s, a supporter of this letter writer , Steve Dosh , Hawai'i
b t w - We also support the right to arm bears √
More rejected children's book titles --> " Bambi and the AK-47 " :D
National Apple co-founder Steve Jobs dead at 56
. . ..In his own tweet, Barack Obama wrote: "There may be no greater tribute to Steve's success than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented." ref : http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-15202484 /s, the Apple ® community of users .. .
. . ....);>*
Why change the law?
Ira , Q : Why change the law ? A; Who knows ?
My guess is that the Republicans don't want illegal immigrants from MA Canada or the United States of Mexico to get quick , one stop service ( No one knows why . It's simply change for change sake . Let's make processes more complicated again to give state employees more to do ?
I would support a “yes” on Question 1, while practicing my civic duty , i fi voted in ME , also
The Republicans will preach , ' smaller government , ' whilst overseeing the largest buildup of the U S Federal Government ( under President Reagan ) in U S history. Facts are facts .
The last balanced U S federal budget was under Billery [ sic. ]
who knows why simWytons want to make things more complicated ?
" Simplify ." - Thoreau . . " Any third rate engineer can make some thing more complicated . It takes a first rate engineer to make something simple again . " - E . F . Schumacher , " Small Is Beautiful , 1 9 7 8 and r i p steve jobs /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana , hawai'i
Bates College presents lectures by Mandela archivist, expert in
. ...Nice √ All the way from Jo-burg , too . We were serving in Africa when that ex-con , ( It's just a joke ! Do hire ex-cons , Mainers :) , got selected and elected President . Exciting times . .. Hard to believe it's been ≠ 1 6 years already /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana , Hawai'i Weds. , 11:11 am - ish :D ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_South_Africa
Our View Proposed law will only lead to useless litigation
. ... Right √ Hire disabled vets ƒirst http://recruitmilitary.com
b t w - Although our President wasn't a lawyer and his wifey is a certified genius ( if Magna Cum Laude from Princeton U. means any thing to any body ) ;
Q: what's the difference between lawyers and vultures ?
A: Removable wing tips :)
/s, Dr. Dosh , retired Ombudsman , Weds. 11 am - ish •
Cleaning out the inbox
. .. .Maine st., u s a . .Hooray ! Sunday night 20:28 hst •
Cheers and kudos to the leditorial [ sic. ] staff for your many thoughtful insights . Us hawai'ians are known to say , " Right on , " yet , for those old enough to remember , " Right on , " was usually followed by the rejoinder . " Uh , left off, dude ."
Bates College is in turmoil over a electing and selecting a new President . The one who just left didn't complete her full term , history being a guide . Send Mark over there to get the - r e a l - scoop :) ref : http://www.bates.edu/presidents-of-bates.xml
. ....just one man's opinion ,/s, Dr. Dosh , Bates '78 http://abacus.bates.edu/people/orgs/intclub/
Anti-potato campaign
. .Love it . :) 11.10.02 20:12 hst • ≠
We kinda' like the http://www.fda.gov monitoring pesticide levels and contamination a lá that lettuce scare in Germany this past spring ( fecal chloroform ) and the current contamination scares that seem to coming from - o m g - Sen. Udall's State of Colorado . At least he's a Democrat (: Mo Udall was , also ( D - SD The Peace Garden State - RIP ) Doesn't hurt to be safe rather than sick and sorry
Nobody is really singling out ME's meager potato crop . Personally we eat the skins only , too . They contain the iron ( dirt ) and we red eat meat , too
Famous Potatoes √ Whoops . That would be Idaho's license plates
At least we do not live in Denmark , er , ..Europe ; ref : Denmark introduces "fat tax" e.g., http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/03_20.html h t h , /s, Dr. Steve Dosh , father of a rice burning ohana in Hawai'i :)
Political Pulse: 'Gov. LePage, Gov. Perry on line 1'
. . ...l o l and thanks Steve :)
Andy Rooney's last night tonight . . ...);>*
Offhand , it seems as if this country hasn't had any good luck with former TX governors as President is the recent past , dead eye Dick Cheney either
In fact , former Governors from AR weren't very good either althogh he was the president to balance the U S Federal budget , in fact
We sure are glad that Billery [ sic. ] is SECSTATE and our first lady Michelle graduated Summa Cum LAude from Princeton NJ instead of simply being a former school teacher from TX , the state that ranks 49 th out of 50 in the N C L B Act rankings ( almost dead last )
Like the old joke goes , " Anything good ever come out of Texas ?"
Thanks for the laugh Hon Gov. LePage /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i 11.10.02 19:50 hst • ≠
Police shootings
. ...Q: I wonder if, when officers are trained at the school in Vassalboro, they might be shown how to disable the person with a well-placed shot rather than kill.
A: Yes
My guess is that there is an ongoing investigation you could inquire in to for further information un der the freedom of information act . The first thing that is done is that the offier turns in his or her weapon .2 ) they , the officer or officers , are usually placed on administrative leave , 3 ) ask their bosses, inspector generals or police ombudsman or liason officers for further information . Also look in to the use of tazers , billy clubs , pepper spray , proper procedures , and the use of deadly force in the Great State of Maine . The good offices of your state senators and other elected officials can be very helpful with matters like this h th /s, a former police officer trainer in the U S Peace Zcorps - Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i
Stop funding illegal aliens
. ...l o l , yeah . It seems as if the - a l i e n s - will do the work no one else wants to in the Great State of Maine , like shoveling crap at DeCoster's farms
Perhaps our President could follow in the footsteps of President George W. Bush ref : http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=36555 and enact an amnesty , again :)
h t h /s, Dr. Dosh Hawai'i Sunday 11.10.02 19:21 hst •
Debaters better at pinning blame than offering ideas
. . ..Yup √ Brooka Quimby was an excellent debater from Bates . We always c r e a m Harvard , an over-rated institution ( like Bowdoin )
Say something else and summore about the party of " No . " , Govs. Perry , Palin , and Romney , Ms. Bachman and other, less consequential Republicans such a s the tea partiers . Darn Dead Sox ® . . ...);>*
Also , " No Ask No Tell , " crept uner your radar in the last weeks , like a camel's nose under a tent
Alo'ha from Pahoa /s, Dr. dosh and ohana
Obama is ohana and " ...ohana means family . Family means never being left alone or forgotten " -- Lilo
Immigration policy with a strategic twist
. ...We'd like to know if Hong Kong still exports people to the U S for $US100,000 a visa . There used to be a U S policy encoraging just that ( having worked for the State Dept. ) Yet, a lot of the garment workers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas - especially Saipan - have gone home to China and the plants have cloed up and shut down
No one else is emigrating now , are they ? A : No
People are still dying to get in here . No one is dying to get out
Raise your hand if your relatives were not immigrants to the U S . Of course they were . ...and Alo'ha nu'i lo'a to the Penobscot , Mic-Macs , Abenakei , Passamaquoddy , Mi'kmaq people , Pennacook , Tarratine , Wesget Sipu , Norridgewock , Androscoggin and Maliseet from native Hawai'ian tribes http://hawaii-gov.net/ Wiki means fast in Hawai'an .
To paraphrase the quote on the Statues of Liberty located in both the Seine river in Paris and in N Y C harbor , " Give us your tired , your poor , your doctors , lawyers amd nurses. . ." You gotta' be pretty smart to get in to the U S by whatever means you choose to do so
Hardy , let's say
h t h , /s, Dr. Dosh , Pahoa HI 96778 u s a FSO and RPCV ( ret.)
Kennedy Park movie premieres Friday at library
. . wow , mom . .Can't wait to view it :) For more: http://lplonline.org/2011/09/film-premiere-kids-of-the-world. /s, Dr. Dosh former U S officer in charge of foreign aid for Somalia and the horn of Africa :)
City needs to act on Kennedy Park eyesore
. . Yes . It needs to be re-paired . Now
Kennedy's Kiddie Korps : celebrating 50 years this year http://www.peacecorpswiki.org/Peace_Corps_Wiki
Aloha form Pahoa , HI . u s a 9 6 7 7 8 /s, Dr. Steve Dosh r p c v micro ' 7 8 Volunteer today --> http://www.americorps.gov/
Tuesday 5:30 pm HST •
Cut off foreign aid
. . Cutting off forn aid is like cutting off your nose despite your face Senator Jesse Helms [ r i p ] { R } no. car.
We need to get out of the 1 2 years war in Afghanistan . Now
There were no W M D's , We got Saddam and Osama bin forgotten , the heathcare system is fixed ( for those who can afford health care in these Unites States and who go not go to la Canada for their heath care ) , the Man-cession drags on and on
N e one remember how Viet Nam bankrupted this nation under Nixon ? We do
Nobody ( no-one ) has ever won a war in Afghanistan . Cheghis Khan ? A; Nope . The Russians ? A; Nope . US nope . Coalition forces ? nope .
Those who forget †his story are - d o o m e d - to repaat it
Who wants to be the last u s soldier shot in .af ?
Nobody does
posted 11.09.27 17:17 ≠ hst • b t w - We lost friends in the stinger wars there , Dar es Saleem , and Nairobi http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIM-92_Stinger if you know n e thing about them •
. . b t w - with a last name
. . b t w - with a last name like " Acheson , " one might have thought you would have known better ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dean_Acheson /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i , u s a , birthstate of our president , the good former Senator from Illinois :D 11.09.27 5 pm hst •
Jason , you are wrong . We
Jason , you are wrong . We give no foreign aid to communist countries unless , of course , you purchase items at Wal-Mart ® and visit Cuba :)
Do the Chinese purchase Boeing aircraft ? A ; Yes Can they make them ? A; No
hth - xtra credit L name the chinese currency someone _____________ <- /s, dr. dosh hawai'i
Cut off foreign aid
Cut off foreign aid ? As if diplomacy is more expensive than war . ..
D O D spends ≠ US$660Billion / year . U S forn aid is ≠ US$20billion
and - hooray - for 50 years of the u s peace corps http://www.peacecorps.gov
Volunteer t o d a y :) /s, dr. dosh r p c v micro '78 F S O ( ret. ) & http://www.usaid.gov e.g., foreign aid •
Yeah , we served in Africa , Micronesia , Maine , and Guatemala :)
GOP candidates must do more than echo anger at Washington
. .rotƒlmƒao . .Cal Thomas must do more than echo anger at Washington . .just one man's opinion :) /s, Dr. Dosh
PHOTOS: Strutt your Mutt
. ...Wooƒƒ √ :)
Our View Adopting the cleaner lines makes sense
. ....it does , make sense •
The problem with the republican party at this moment in his-story is as follows : Ms. Bachman and Ms. Palin
They are two sides of the same coin
The party of overwight country club male golfers does not appeal to the average voter , - most - of whom are women . They vote in droves . They can see throught the shrill and divisive rhotic posed by the two-timing Newt Gingriches and clueless Gov. Perry's and hypocrtical Mitt Romney's of this world
The political party of Abe Lincoln espoused democratic values of equality , peace and fraternity
This is the true roots of the G O P -> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Know_Nothing <- Deny it someone
Deny f a c t s again ( and again :) /s, Dr. Dosh Sunday 10:40 am - ish Hawai'i
Bliss Thru Shopping: Missoni impossible
. ...How come you don't buy local ¿ hahHAhahAHhah ! Just a joke and certainly - not - an endorsement for http://halcyonyarn.com/ in Bath , ME . Do you guys even know H O W to knit ?
/s, Dr. Dosh amd ohana , Hawai'i , Bates '78
Wyeth to lecture on Wyeth in Lewiston
. ...Please don't forget the Ed Hopper art exhibition over to Bowdoin , also . Well worth a look \ see √
He's the guy who did all those stark paintings in N Y C of people at cafés and such , smoking cigarettes , voyeuristic paintings from subways , etc. , Bowdoin grad . Like Andy Wyeth he did a lot of watercolors
/s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i Ya' Gotta' Have Arts http://www.maineartscene.com/ <- not necessarily an endorsement
Here in Maine, life the way it should be
. .Judy , 11.09.22 18:30 hst * Thursday night
" Interestingly, we are less likely than average Americans to be involved in our churches. "
Q : Who's #1 in non - church attendance ?
A : Your cousins in VerRrrRrrrmont :) Darn socialists . .it's a fact though . Maybe that's why Irene took her wrath on them - HAhahHAhah ! ( just a joke :) /s, Dr. Dosh Pahoa , Hi 96778 u s of a
* Please pass the disaster assistance bill in the House of Representatives Mr. Speaker of the House John Boehner http://www.speaker.gov *
Do not ask for federal assistance for Texas for your raging wildfires and the e x t r e m e agricultural drought , ya' hear , Gov. Perry ?
GOP accusations are proved wrong
. . Good work √
Maybe the somewhat honorable Charlie Webster ought to apologize to folk . After all , pride always goeth before a fall
Can't wait to read about the outcome of the recent DeCoster " Gringo in Mexico " incident in Turner . Parenthetically , " Gringo en Mexico , " was a song written and performed by Wendy Waldman ( L / A Mexican - Jewish ) and performed at Bates College in 1 9 7 7
The L S J ®'s coverage of the eco-terrorists that decended upon that egg plant several years ago from Ohio , and then summarily left , was exemplary
We remember this stuff . ...
/s, your readers 11.09.22 18:30 hst •
Our View Are subsidies causing our obesity crisis?
. . People are going to eat and smoke what they crave . Tobacco is a H U G E export and a vegetable to boot
The things we can not understand ( and we do - not - expect the LSJ ® to clarify :) are U S D A programs that pay farmers to not plant crops
Alt : " U S D A Asks Wisconsin Farmers to Destroy Milk "
i . e. , actions like that :) /s, Steve
DeCoster manager told not to hire 'gringos'
. . It does ssem a bit non sensical .
Doesn't Maine and U S law state that whomever works here must possess a valid green card or be a US citizen and not of foreign - let's say - Canadian citizenry ?
Inquiring minds want to know how many gringos and how many Mexicans work in Turner at DeCoster . .right now . Headcount √
Having worked in Guatemala for > 4 years i can tell you that all ex-patriot , Spanish speaking workers are not from Mexico
Heck , many are from Puerto Rico ( part of these United States ) , Texas ( also US ) , Panama , Honduras , Costa Rica , Honduras , Venezuela , Nicaragua , Spain , and other non - English speaking locales
Brazil speaks Portuguese as does Cape Verde and many of those ex-pats live and work in New Bedford , or Gloucester MA u s a making fish stix
The owner of all the independent Dunkin Donuts ® in N E is from , ( of all places ), the Azores and speaks Spanish and as reported in the newpaper several years ago
W e i r d ME xenophobia sets in . . . h t h /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i
Trodding on the sick and gay
. ....L S J ® editors ,
What's the local reaction to the end of , " Don't ask , don't tell ?"
t y v m Dr. Dosh and ohana
oblique ref : http://www.kvewtv.com/article/2011/sep/20/local-reaction-end-dont-ask-do... Weds 13:40 hst •
Save Social Security
. .We've beat this dead horse enough , huh ? Save social security from the tea party :) More to come . . ..surely /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana , Hawai'i http://www.aarp.org/work/social-security/ 11.09.21
Are subsidies causing our obesity crisis?
. .. .A: Yes √ " Subsidies or not, Americans will still eat Twinkies. " It's true . A F D C and T A N F - try - to regulate what can and can not be purchased ( no tobacco or booze , t y v m ) and in the public schools they are trying to get rid of the vending machine with sodas @ 140 calories in fructose ( corn syrup ) sweetners
Yet , isn't it a bit like pushing spaghetti or punching Jello ® ¿
The Hostess ® Twinkie Twins will probably always be with us and , ontil ppl truly believe , " you are what you eat , " coronary heart disease , high blood pressure , car accidents ( for 1 6 year olds ) , and cancers will kill most Americans , north and south
We support the right to arm bears , also
h t h . /s , dr. dosh and ohana , hawai'i http://www.cspinet.org/nah/10foods_bad.html 11.09.21 10 am - ish hst •
Pittston man sentenced for sexual assault of 3-year-old
. ...One of six women is either battered or sexually abused during her lifetime . Don't think it is just men who are perverts , either . Assault and battery are felonies , e v e r y o n e , every where in the very United States • /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i As a public service --> http://sor.informe.org/sor/ <-- these are your convicted sexual offenders
Sabattus Disc Golf job a little easier thanks to a lift to help
. .. . That's most excellent √ They aren't the only ones to appreciate your comendable efforts . Most everyone in Sabbatus does , also
'ey ! We play horseshoes with l a r g e washers out here in Hawai'i . Try to throw them in a hole in a wooden box. Helps with arm strength , also . h t h Dr. Dosh and ohana . . Tuesday
Truly poor depend on national fix
. . Claire and Gary ,
Practice a little compassionate conservatism why don'ja and go and volunteer some where , any where
for http://www.aspca.org h t h <3 Steve Dosh R P C V Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Micro ' 78 http://www.peacecorps.gov 13:22 hst • Tuesday
Truly poor depend on national fix
. . Good editorial √ Even the r i c h receive social security . Thank goodness it wasn't privatized by the Bush administration . Imagine if this poor soul had no social security whatsoever ? At least veterans ( M/F ) can go to Togus if things get really , r e a l l y bad , most of 'em any way . We used to find frozen ones in the spring during the thaw . .if their pets hadn't eaten them first
This is what social workers at Togus VA do for a living
We have a tight community fabric here in Hawai'i for these issues , plus , it never gets cold . Every Friday they , the older folks , meet at the local Catholic church for their free food , haircuts , and comraderie
Today i had a chat with one guy at the barbershop about his medical condition . He is a WW II veteran by the name of Bernie . He fought for the Germans . My son Larry gets US$10/hr. to help a Henry Klein ( another WW II vet - US ) with his house in the jungle . This is a Hawai'i state funded program . It seems that the Eastern cultures ( read : Japanese Americans ) care more about their elders than a lot of the rest of the U S
Hawai'i has the longest longevity rate of any state in our blessed union
Thanks for the insight in to Maine , the way life ought to be
Thank goodness our President fixed the medical sysetem , got Osama Bin forgotten , got us out of one war ( Iraq ) , and has laid his cards on the table with the various intransigent Republicans
/s, Steve Dosh , Pahoa , ode to the common man --> http://www.ketzle.com/frost/deathire.htm
Time in jail, then a lifetime of unemployment
. .Oliver North was the greatest threat to the U S Constitution last century running private armies out of the basement of the U S White House under the guise of Contra-gate and should be thrown in jail along with John Ashcroft and dead eye Dick Cheny ( for waterboarding )
Those crimes only serve to prove how many illegal and unspervised by Congress acts go on in Republican run White Houses that no body knows about . ...
Hey i am equal oppourtunity and bi partisan , too
Doesn't it seem like only yesterday that Monica Lewinsky was crawling there on here hands and knees there ¿ Let's bring illicit sex back the the executive branch Presidnet Oabama :)
Arms for hastages ? No . Stooping to the low tactics of the terrorists ? No , also , † y v m . hth Dr. Dosh FSO ( ret .) Monsy 10 am - ish hst •
Time in jail, then a lifetime of unemployment
. . Good editorial √ Underemployment, also . .
Can't do the time don't do the crime . Many, m a n y mentally ill people spend time in jail , unfortunately . We've hired ex-cons B4 here in Hawai'i and still do
We wouldn't hire this guy though --> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_North <--
Mis-demeanors are one thing . Sexual abuse , assault , and battery is a felony , when convicted in all 5 0 of these very , United States
h t h <3 Dr. Dosh and oahna , Hawai'i , and as a public service --> http://sor.informe.org/sor/ <-- look up your firends , neighbors , and relatives 11.09.18 10:10 am - ish hst •
Irrational fear interdicts intelligence
. .In fact, we’re Americans and we don’t walk around terrified
Former SECSTATE and Chief of Staff Colin Powell was right Leo and you remain a fool
There was " no exit strategy " and there were no WMD's
Unfortunately Mr. Powell left a most distinquished life of public service and honor to us because he could no longer work for liars , hypocrits , fools , and idiots such as dead eye Dick Cheney and John Ashcroft who should be prosecuted for approving illegal waterboarding . Their collective irrational fear contrdicted intelligence
Who came after Mr. Powell ?
That bald faced liar Condi Rice , who , with a GAO report in front of her that was entitled , " Osama Bin Laden Will Attack the United States ," tried to tell the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee chaired by Medal of Honor recipient , the most Honorable Senator Daniel Inoye ( D ) Hawai'i , in her testimony that it did not say just that
Get your facts straight before you start trying to hold honorable people liable for things that didn't happen . Your errors of ommission are as egregious as errors of commission
You are a disgrace to all true journalists who have sacrificed their lives in service to democracy , the greater good , and freedom and accuracy of speech
You ought to be fired
/s Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i 11.09.17 8:20 am cc: miami herald
Save Social Security
. .Why are ppl so worried about this issue ? Even http://www.aarp.org will tell you that social security is about the - only - solvent U S federal program right now . Privatize social security ? No , t y v m :) /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i
A look back at the week's news
. . All good news . t y v m lsj® See you in Kona ? /s, Dr. Dosh , Pahoa http://ironmanworldchampionship.com/ & http://www.railstotrails.org/index.html 11.09.17 8 am
Rumford man gets ticket for popping a wheelie on Maine Turnpike
. .l o l Trevor . Talent •
It was worth it
How much was the ticket ¿
Next time do a stoppie , also √
Aloha from Pahoa , dr. dosh and ohana ,
[ former Maine Cycle Salvage ( Canal st. ) e m p l o y e e ]
BIW, Navy sign two more ship contracts worth $2 billion
. .'bout time √ You should have run this first and then the BIW layoff piece second .. unless you really do - not - like your u s senators :) just my opinion /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Ships_built_in_Louisiana 11.09.16 4:40 hst •
Maine board approves lower turbine noise standards
. . G o o d √ You can't really stop technology and progress , Luddites , †hank goodness :) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_Maine 11.09.16 11 am - ish
Dogfighting in a modern society
. . http://www.opposingviews.com/i/society/animal-rights/pennsylvania-woman-... Pit bulls are a worthless species of dog unless killing is your motive <3 h t h 11.09.16 11 am-ish hst •
Bill would require paddlers to wear life jackets By Bill Trotter
. ...Good ßill , Bill √ Require brain buckets for kayakers , also :) ( i . e. helmets :) h t h Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i 11:20 am-ish Weds •
Rising poverty and lower unemployment
. . 11:11 hst • weds., hump day . Macroeconomics 1 0 1 : Rising poverty and lower unemployment = raise the minimum wage . Who really wants to work at Wendy's ® ? Working poor . . . ...†hink about it a sec • Working Poor √ h t h <3 Dr. Dosh http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2010/06/30/minimum-national-wage/
Presidential wishes
. .Hmmm. . l o l √ 1 pm
We truly wish Ms. Susan Collins ( R ) ME would run for President
She's so much more qualified than any other Republican in the running
She really is
Alo'ha from Pahoa HI u s a Dr. Dosh and ohana
Bath Iron Works lays off 44 salaried workers
. .. .This is posted mostly as a rhetorical question , " Does any one have any clue w h e r e these jobs went to ? " Possible answer : Louisiana • Speak with your repubilcan U S Senators about your jobs in ME . American bottoms , it's a law √ ( Our navy and US flagged merchant marine must use boats and ships made here ) h t h Tuesday noon hst • /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Charles,_Louisiana
United we stand, divided we fall
. .Unless you are from a different Unites States than us , Jeff , we have been , remain , and are completely united
Forgetabout about drinking , the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands , the Territory of Guam , American Samoa , the U . S . Virgin Islands , Puerto Rico and the former Panama U S Canal Zone ( Panama and Cuba and Venezuela use U S dollar$ ) for a second , and our other colonies like the Phillipines we inherited from the Spanish when we beat them in Cuba
Just try and remember the Maine ≠ 1 0 0 years ago in Havana harbor :)
Do try
H T H ( hope this helps :) ∞
Wind power has corrupted Maine
Al ,. .Wind power has not corrupted Maine ( maybe Mexico and TX :) http://bangordailynews.com/2011/09/02/opinion/contributors/blustering-rh... <- not an endorsement
b t w - Happy 11.09.12 e v e r y o n e . Stop the sense less , waste ful , and noisey National Guard ƒ-16 fly overs :)
Man charged with murder in New Gloucester shootings
. ... No , guns don't kill people √ People kill people •
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brady_Handgun_Violence_Prevention_Act
We support this legislation ^^ named after Presideent Reagan's press Sec'y :) 300,000,000 citizens , 196,000,000 guns . When is enough enough ¿ The British are not coming n e more • 11.09.12 <3
United we stand, divided we fall
" We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately. "
At the signing of the Declaration of Independence " -- http://www.ushistory.org/franklin/quotable/singlehtml.htm 1 7 7 5 ≠
Medicare fraud outrageous and must be stopped
We agree √ . .". the conviction of a Harrison ME woman for stealing more than $4 million. " Harrison . That's where they closed the local public school system down for a while in ≠ 2 0 0 9 because of fecal chloroform in the drinking water , right ? A: yes
In fact , this editorial poses a good argument for socialized medicine a lá Canada or Europe
There is no Medicare or Medicaid fraud there , is there ? A: no . They don't have it . There can't be
Mike Moore's " Sicko " was a pretty good flick , after all :)
/s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i http://www.pnhp.org/facts/single-payer-faq
Inconsistency in the laws
Q: Is our Constitution unconstitutional with all of this age discrimination? A: No , Tom . It's a living document that can be changed by amendment
It is our own rules , promulgations , covenants , orders , contracts , agreements , understandings , settlements, pacts , deals , pledges , promises and warrants that may , in fact , be unconstitutional
The President proposes , Congress disposes . The Supreme Court interprets the laws
In Maine you have a constitution and a supreme court , also .
Argue age discrimination there , first ( just a suggestion )
h t h /s, Steve Dosh , former Ombudsman
Auburn kindergartners get iPads
. . Nice article √ noon - ish hst ∞
Jealousy , sour grapes , name calling , veiled threats and weirdo revenge are all negative emotions and un helpful . What if the kids read your posts , grandma and grandpa ? Even their parents ( your children ) can read these negatory [ sic. ] posts on their Blackberries ® and iPhones ®
To learn how to use the iPad ® best , we suggest Apple - iTunes University - Learn anything , anywhere , anytime
http://www.apple.com/education/itunes-u/
iTunes U gives you free access to some of the world's best thinking — lectures from MIT , labs from Stanford , films from the MOMA , and m o r e . .... e v e r y b o d y . All you need is iTunes ® and a connection even on a Dell ®
/s, The Mac User community @ Tribe.net ∞ noon hst •
http://osx.tribe.net { not necessarily an endorsement }
Obama plan hastens the end of Social Security
. ...Interesting and insightful analysis √ noon hst •
Personally i do not think social security is going away very soon . It's imminant death is being greatly exaggerated . It is one of the - f e w - U S Federal Govt. programs that everyone likes and is still solvent and will remain so for many , m a n y years . We don't believe anyone will be proposing privatizing social security tonight , except maybe GDußya' , but he is his-tory , thank goodness . The tea party has succcesfully co-opted the G O P and will see their popularity fade if they continue down the present path . Both Bachman and Perry have wacky , unproven , and untested ideas that make them unsuitable for the C E O position of the U S G . Good luck wiht the firefights , Gov. Perry . Don't come begging the U S Federal Govt. for help , ya' hear ? Ask for volunteers
Since 1 8 1 4 ( or thereabouts ) most people both here and abroad have underestimated the strength and resolve of the American populace
Just watch :) /s, Steve
NewPage announces bankruptcy filing
. .Tabanak Jacque , " NewPage owns paper mills in Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Nova Scotia, Canada ."
This is a Canadian company ? Back to making more palletts and toothpicks , shoes and boots , boos and shoots , Mainers
i used to make palletts for Bob Brackett in Leeds . The ones i have seen lately are made form recycled materials
Beuna suerté , Sincerely , Steve
Grand Trunk Railroad Depot in Lewiston to be renovated
. .José , we are admitted trainiacs
Have 'em go to Gorham N H and look at that G T rail museum over there right in the middle of town . There is a ton of stuff and some ideas on what to do , the docent is nice ( she is ) , and they even have the old Bates station signage
h t h , http://www.gorhamnewhampshire.com/railroadmuseum.html Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i
Job outlook got another boost last week
. ...Good news √ Field of Dreams : Build it and they will come
t y v m for the leƒt handed compliment about Apple ® Corp. computers , also , from your Mac ® users
Carbonite ® semms to be pursuing a busines model much like http://www.answers.com/topic/usinternetworking-inc has had for > 10 years now : off - site storage and computing power . USi rents software , too . Let's hope and pray that these call centers will empower employees to make decisions . Otherwise they are a waste of time and money ( just my opinion ) . When i worked for Continental ® Airlines we - knew - that people do not wait for > 2 minutes 22 seconds on hold . They just hang up and then call someone else
Aloha from Pahoa , readers . We speak English here , also , but not very much french :) /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana 12:38 HST • Weds.
Small company off and running after big break
. . Rex ? What's their web site ? My daughter started a business from a garage in the 2nd worst state for business creation ( HI ) and i'd post their web page here but it may violate your policy . .Aloha from wingshawaii dot com <3 Dr. Dosh and ohana
A plan that works
. ...Cal , your premise is wrong . . .". financial dependence on China, " We are not financially dependant on Communist China . Their currency is the ¥uan . Do you have ¥uan in your wallet ? Neither do i . Do you have any Rubles ( Russia ) in your wallett ? . Nope , again
We ( U S ) hold - no - Chinese treasury bills
Study macro economics again ( if you ever did )
/s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i noon hst • Weds. ( file : the blind leading the blind :)
Councilor Samson at police academy for 18 weeks
. .Certainly councilman Samson's intensions are noble , true , and ideal . Thing is , most police ( M / F ) come from the ranks of our recent heros of Afghanistan and Iraq . Miltary Police ( M P ) , as it were . Best of luck . h t h , Steve Dosh , former police trainer in the U S Peace Corps http://www.hireveterans.com/
Negotiations with city, labor unions ongoing
. .Best of luck . ...These and the teachers' unions are arguably the most important unions in ME . They , and EMT's , save and protect your lives . i mention teachers in the same breathe because children are our future . Teach them well , let them lead the way . In 2010, the union membership rate--the percent of wage and salary workers who were
members of a union--was 11.9 percent, down from 12.3 percent a year earlier, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported . Shaw's ® is union , Hannaford ® not . Yellow Freight ® lines is union . Most others : not . American ® and United ® are union . The other airlines are not . B I W is mostly union... h t h , /s, Steve Dosh , former member of the F S P A union
Labor Day Parade marches through Buckfield
. . Nice photos and mooovees <3
The lesson of the Chinese invasion
. ...David ? The lesson of the Communist Chinese invasion ( as you put it ) is that the Chinese have had Boeing 7 4 7 's since 1 9 6 9 and they still can not make one . They copy but can not invent . h t h ∞ Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i Active Internet connections (including servers)
Proto Recv-Q Send-Q Local Address Foreign Address (state)
tcp4 0 0 192.168.200.136.51014 74.114.28.200.http ESTABLISHED tuesday 10 am - ish hst •
Who says conservatives are anti-science?
. . l o l , Rich √ Rick Perry isn't anti - science , he just needs to go back to where he came from and fight his state's massive wild fires , agriculture devestation , unemployment woes , high finance crooks , his 49th ranking in public school acheivement ( out of 50 ) and the extensive drought in his state . No sense of urgency ? Someone didn't learn the prinicipal lesson of Katrina very well , tsk., tsk.
We've all had enough of dumb TX governors , that's for sure , and Houston's Enron ® was , in fact , a ponzi scheme , Gov. Perry . b t w - Nice book
Creationism ? Heaven forbid . Hybrid vigor ? Yup - look at our President Obama . Inconvenient truths , ( Michele Bachman ) ? Yeah , http://climate.nasa.gov/ rocket scientists are simply full 'o bull and always have been ( toungue firmly plated in cheek :) . Who's anti - science ? Naah . .what me worry ? Back to your Know Nothing Party roots . ... "The movement originated in New York in 1843 as the American Republican Party. . ." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Know_Nothing Happy Labor Union Day to all you journalists who are in a union like http://www.spj.org/ /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i :)
Political Pulse: Presidential implications for Maine's . . ....
. ...Now that New Hamster's [sic.] Republican party has officially imploded . .... That's the story you really need to look at . It may be contagious . Forget about Gerrymandering . Just a suggestion . Repiublican Presidential implications for Maine can be summed up in two words : Susan Collins & Happy Labor Union Day from Hawai'i , /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana , 4:04 pm hst , Monday •
PHOTO: Moving in
. .l o l . .i 'member my first week @ Bates :) http://abacus.bates.edu/people/orgs/intclub/ /s, Dr. Dosh
Failure of public education
. ....i should have titled it ' Failure of Parenting . Happy Labor Day all parents . Labor of L o v e http://www.letsmove.gov/ :)
Labor Day, labor dollars, labor hours
. .Happy Labor Day l o n g weekend everyone ' Dolar ' comes from the Portuguese meaning ' pain , ' right Dolores ? :) and Aloha from Pahoa <3 Dr. Dosh and ohana http://hawaiiannames.hisurf.com/ <- type in Barack Hussein Obama . He's Irish isn't he ? 11.09.05 12:50 HST ≠
Redrawing lines too important for parties to prevail
. . Dan , if true , we tend to agree with your point • Thanks for stating it ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerrymandering Aloha from mostly democratic Hawai'i :)
Soule says he was trying to help, not hurt
. .Looks like he gets the nine year old vote , huh , Mark √ Good reporting • S e r i o u s Steve and Drew Dosh ( age 12 )
A look back at the week's news
. . Typhoon days , snow days , hurricane days . What's the difference ? :) Whose child will be attacked next? Not mine , i hope . Please don't forget that Mike Vick is back in the NFL ® , pit bull lovers . Alo'ha from Pa'hoa , HI 96778 u s a , the Dosh ohana
Wake up, America
. . Lot's of relevant comments √
Kind of a dumb question , but , what is that career politician ( 27 yrs. so far ) Gov. Rick Perry ( R ) TX doing about the wildfires and agriculture - disaster - drought in TX right now ? we'd like to know . Social Security is not a ' Ponzi scheme ' Rick . Never has been ( his book - read it ) . Houston's Enron ® was a ' Ponzi scheme '
We truly - w i s h - and hope the Republicans can field a credible candidate for next year's election
Doesn't Mitt Romney strike you a bit like a Gore , John Kerry or a Mike Dukakis ? Rather wooden ? Yeah √ That's the ticket . The women are too shrill . Maybe our SECSTATE and former US Senator Billery will run . She's got a husband who knows how to balance the federal budget .../s, Steve Dosh
Hurricane Irene was no real test of 'new' FEMA
. . Yes , we all gotta' admit , Republicans , that F E M A did okay this time . They didn't screw up
Our federal , state and city governments did ( and are still doing ) what they were suppose to , in preparation , warning , mitigation , and final clean up . That's why we agree to pay taxes
The true lesson of Katrina , [ Kanye West's clever rap , " George Bush Doesn't Care About Black People , " not withstanding ] , was simply this :
No sense of urgency
h t h /s, Steve Dosh
b t w - We lost another tourist here yesterday . He was scuba diving in a group and they left him behind and then only realized it 45 mins later . They are still looking for his body . ....
Cross disappears from Route 4
. .i don't think any one took it unless her name was Irene . Why would they ? Sure , graveyard vandalism occurs , but it may have washed or blown away or gone somewhere else
Maybe is was a close friend or a relative who absconded with it
Those crosses ( we have them here in Hawai'i , too ) used to creep me out when we served in Guatemala . You'd see like 30 or fourty of them next to a clff where the bus went off ... . If you've ever wondered where old school buses end up [ you never see any on the road or in junkyards ] , look no further than Mexico and Central America .
Old carnival rides , too
Now , those are scary rides
Sorry to hear of your loss /s, Steve Dosh , former Maine Cycle Salvage employee , Canal St
Lewiston City Council candidate arrested
. .HmHHHMMmmm , again . Thanks , Mark . Charles Soule , Travis Soule , something's ƒishy in Denmark or New Gloucester or somewhere , somehow
With all those qualified mayoral candidates , do they automatically revert to becoming City Council members if they lose ?
Some of us thought we read somewhere there weren't enough q u a l i f i e d City Council candidates in the running . Nor would we ever want to be accused of inferring that Loystone may possibly be putting the ' mock ' in ' democracy ' yet once again . Nice town /s, Steve Dosh , former resident
Irene still causing problems
. .HHmm. .Do you realize that if Time - Warner ® and Keebler ® got together with Polygram Records ® they could form a company called Poly Warner Cracker ® ? Ayuh √ /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i •
Home is where the heart should be
. t y v m Sybilla M. Pettingill 11.08.31 09:30 hst •
Attn. all widowers . You guys , too . You know who you are , Mr. Mom's . Home doesn't just have to be " home-work " all the time for your kids . Show some understanding , conpassion , and active listening . Go play some soccer with them . Get them some water pistols at Wally World ® . Nose to the grindstone and perfectionism just fosters boring , resentful & one dimensional children . Listen to the bells , today , also . Ask not for whom the bell tolls . They toll for thee
John Lennon once said, " Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans ." Think about that a sec √
/s, Dr. Dosh , father of four http://www.ayso.org <--- not too late •
The sound of action and of hope
. ...Real men do not hit . Real women , too . Only love can conquer hate :) h t h , /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana
Obama needs to step up leadership at home
. .1 ) Osama bin forgotten : Gone , 2 ) Ghadaffi ? Next √ Doug ? SECCOMMERCE Ron Brown d i e d in Bosnia , fool . Clinton balanced the US Federal budget . BIllery is our SECSTATE . Ron Brown [r i p ] was shot down , probably by singer missle . We pity fools . We praise heros . There arew three types of people , Doug : ! ) those who make things happen , 2 ) those who w a t c h things happen, and , 3 ) those who do not know what happened • h t h /s, Dr. Dosh ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Brown_%28U.S._politician%29 11 am - ish
CMP crews assessing damage to grid, working on big areas first
. .Thanks Scott , and what are your contingency plans , Dan ? Let's say your computers went down at your place of employment or the roof caved in because of too much snow . Do you have battery backups systems and off site storage in case of floods ? It's a rhetorical question
It's easy to criticize people who work 2 4 x 7 x 3 6 5 for lapses during the wee hours
i think if we lived in ME we'd get us a big wind turbine for our back yard . This is , in fact , is in our backyard --> http://www.punageothermalventure.com/ <-- When we lose power it gets fixed rather quickly and efficiently . t y v m , C M P , the local P U C , and other first responders , and Aloha from Pahoa , /s Dr. Dosh and ohana h t h 11.08.29 5 pm - ish hst •
Quakes and 'canes; what a weird week
11.08.29 16:30 hst • Weird Wired World , huh ? Nice , wacky editorial . All we get here in Hawai'i are tsunami , earth shakes , and lava . Oh , lost tourists , also , especially from Europe . Two died the other day . Serious !
What's this Northern Massachusetts movement we hear about from time to time ? Bangor going to succeed ? ¿ Make the official language ƒrench ? Tabanak , Jaque !
. ...'ey , we do hope that you guys and girls did not - f l o a t - away . After all , the glaciers are melting . Time for more water turbines we'd say . The Auburn Androscoggin water turbine was installed in 1 9 2 2 . Go look at it . Yeah that one . Next to the river . Provides electricity to the twin cities ? Surely you have visited it . .. dtd. 1 9 2 2 right on it ? How many bridges got swept away . ..
Alo'ha from Pahoa u s a
http://www.bustedtees.com/secede <- not necessarily an endorsement
Minot man charged with setting trap
. .uh . ." . .. treating the cat that was injured, " only in ME :) Cats are nuisances and ought to penned up . They kill birds and other small animals , even rats . We use cat traps here we get from the local legally appointed control officers . They also work work well on mongeese that we end up killing because they are worse than cats . Feral furs . " Man Bites Dog " HAhHAhahah ! Hawai'ians call 'em squirrels 00 the mongeese h t h ∞ i see public service in this man's future https://donate.aspca.org/Donate/Donations/TN/Guardian_TN_C.aspx?Placemen... h t h ∞ /s, Dr. Dosh Saturday 11:00 am - ish hst •
A message for Congress
. . Diana , Ever thought of e-mailing your Congress women ? i . e. , http://collins.senate.gov/public/continue.cfm?FuseAction=ContactSenatorC... . ..just a †hought • /s, Dr. Dosh , Pahoa sat. 10:50 am - ish hst . ..
A look back at the week's news
. ..i kan spel. .. l o l , rully , night editor √ ---> http://www.peacecorps.gov <-- Aloha from Pahoa , Steve . .
A look back at the week's news
. ...Yes √ & cheers to all volunteers [ you know who you are ] from http://www.peaacecorps.gov celebrating 50 years of , ( you guessed it ), v o l u n t e e r i n g <3 this very year . You can volunteer , †oo . You do not need advanced degrees ; just some valid and relevant experience . After all , Jimmy Carter's mom volunteered in Africa when she was 60 - ish .
Start small in your own villiage . Small is beautiful
Do volunteer
/s, Dr. Dosh RPCV Micro '78 ( Returned Peace Corps Volunteer , Micronesia , 1 9 7 8 )
Maine should seek waiver for testing standards
. . ...uh huh , Paul √ ƒonix is phun though • Eubonix , also . How about ig-pay at-Lin ey n e one ¿ ( pig Latin ) It the lack of ma†h and science skills that will comne back to haunt us in the future . After all , " A Rat In Tom's House May Eat Tom's Ice Cream . " <---- It's just a mnemonic , everyone , h t h , Dr. Dosh and ohana http://hawaiiannames.hisurf.com/
Former teacher from Monmouth no longer charged with child porn
. .. . ref : . .jumping to conclusions ; " . ...innocent until proved guilty in a court of law ." This is America , not ƒrance , after all . Poor teacher . (S)he is probably a good one
As a public service , feel free to look up your c o n v i c t e d felon friends , neighbors , and ƒamily here -- > http://sor.informe.org/sor/ Our site in Hsawai'i uses Google ® to pin point them on a map • h t h Dr. Dosh and ohana . . ..
Animal control agent regains license after costly 'misunderstand
" Dog Bites Man " . .uh . .Are your officers and judges appointed or elected in the Great State of Maine ? /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana , Hawai'i https://sites.google.com/site/thestevedoshpage/
Maine should seek waiver for testing standards
.All, 11.08.25 11:11 am - ish •
.†he Great State of Maine is not the - only - State asking for this e x e m p t i o n . States rights , remember ? The President proposes , Congress disposes . /s, Dr. Dosh and kids ( in public school :)
A monument to the "least of these"
. . †hanks , Leonard
MLK jr.'s dreams of our children and grandchildren being judged by the content of their character and not the color of their skin , on those red clay Georgia plains has largely come true , hasn't it President Obama , Michelle , Sasha & Malia ?
We - all - fondly rememenber those vivid images of those many pastors , priests , religious , and muslim clergy marching lockstep , arm in arm through the wicked and unforgiving streets of Birmingham AL with their Alo'ha lei's strung around their necks
Do practice ko'ku'a ( compassion , in Hawai'ian :)
ref : http://www.mlkmemorial.org/
Yes, Virginia, there is a surplus!
Cal , ( lest we forget ) , the last balanced U S Federal budget was under Bill Clinton . Who really cares about Virginia with all those brown shirted State policemen and women trotting around all the time ? Reminds us of Birmingham , Alabama : backwards
TX has a major, m a j o r agriculture problem this year with the drought : cattle , corn , and soybens ( fodder )
Just my opinion based on facts :) /s, Dr. Dosh
The truth hurts? Really?
.11.08.24 20:23 HST • . We remember that editorial well . Some of us thought that the truth the LSJ ® was going to expose was that Mitt Romney's MA health care plan = Obamacare . HAhHAhahah ! Funny that Mitt is running behind the new Texan tonight , too , with all their money
" There are many truths , some of them inconvenient , " said Al Gore , after the hanging chad stolen election incident in Flori-duh [ sic. ] . Be careful what you wish for , you just may get it
Diplomats have learned that discretion is always the better part of valor . " Gee , that's a big gun you have . Are you really going to use it on me ? " l o l • Oh ! The pen is mightier than the sword , but no match for an Uzi . You can quote me on that . /s, Steve Dosh , Foreign Service Officer ( ret. ) , Guatemala , Micronesia & Africa -- only shot at once :)
Dam safety an obligation, not a choice
. .Yes √ We had a dam burst here in Hawai'i ( over to Ma'ui ) and the guy got sued and had to pay restitution to the families of those killed . Manslaughter , ref : http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/550803/Manslaughter-charg... h t h , Steve Dosh , former Ombudsman
Maine should seek waiver for testing standards
HHHHmmm. ." Last year, 113 of 635 public schools in Maine failed. " You must be somewhat of a scholar , though , Mr. Rhodes , judging by your editorials
We have the same problem here in Hawai'i . M O S T of our schools fail and are thrown into remedial or corrective status . We have a high percentage of non-native speakers ; Pacific Islanders , Pilipinos , and other Far East foreign national immigrant kids whose folks have no interest in speaking English at home . So be it
To recap : N C L B was a deal struck between then Sen. Ed Kennedy and George Bush to raise educational stadards in the U S . They even put up little red school houses out in front of the U S national D O E in D C in 2 0 0 1 . Those were modeled on the original and first ' little red school house ' in Byfield , MA , i . e., http://www.thegovernorsacademy.org/
i think confusion arises from how schools are scored . It is not > 90% = A , > 80% = B and so forth . I believe it is 50 % pass , 50 % fail , including charter and church schools ( i could be wrong on this point ) In a similar vein , the avg I Q in the U S is 1 0 0 , by definition . 1 / 2 of the people are smarter, 1 \ 2 dumber
You are correct is stating that teachers and administrators can not and should not " teach to test " meaning , just teaching kids what they need to know in order to get a good score , be it on S A T's , N C L B , M L A T 's , or whatever . We all know that wisdom really has nothing to do with smarts , does it Forrest Gump ? There are teachers and then there are educators . . ....
This is not an easy issue for our nation
One fact we know true is that , ( unlike ME & HI ) , TX ranks 49th in this blessed union and our previous first lady was a former school teacher from there
The current one ( Michelle ) graduated Summa Cum Laude from Princeton University . Things are looking up h t h , Dr. Dosh and Ohana http://www2.ed.gov/nclb/landing.jhtml
. .Fireball . .
. .All joking aside , our best hopes and wishes for speedy recoveries . .. and thanks to all who helped out • Get any good shots , Russ ? /s. Steve Dosh http://www.balloonfiesta.com/
Virginia quake felt in Maine
. .l o l , We get earth shakes most every other day here in Hawai'i :) In Guatemala we lived - b e t w e e n - two active volcanos , Pacaya and Jocotenango . I'd wake up in the middle on the night . .the bed would be shaking. . and i would be thinking , " Who's in bed with my wifey beside me ? " HAhahahah & Alo'ha from Pahoa HI b t w - say a little prayer for Japan , Their P M had to resign over the whole affaire ref : http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/22/world/asia/22japan.html?_r=1 11.08.24 09:45 am - ish •
Virginia quake felt in Maine
lol , ≠ 9 am - ish T00sday
We get a ton of earth shakes here in Hawai'i, too
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Alo'ha from Pahoa :)
Fireball at Great Falls Balloon Festival caught on video
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Rather s l o w response time , huh ¿ ref : http://www.stmarysmaine.com/Our-Services/Medical-Emergency/
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Fireball at Great Falls Balloon Festival caught on video
. .o m g . .
How are the injured doing ? God please help them . What a nightmare it must be for them and their families & loved one
The pilot should probably have her pilot's license held for a while until the FAA reaches their conclusions , both as a safeguard and a precaution
Propane does burn , like hydrogen . Correct me if i am wrong , but helium does not ?
A big thanks to the local fire departments and al first responders , also , for attending to the injured and the police for your help and succor . On a slightly different note , how was the response time from your local hospitals , let's say St. Mary's ( they advertise with in the LSJ ) . CMMC ?
We all appreciate your public services in these very United 5 0 States
Alo'ha from Pahoa, /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana 11.08.22 ≠ 2 pm hst •
Prices too high
. ...Prices are too high , Gabrielle , and may go higher . Yet in fact , the price of a barrel of crude oil is down to ≠US$80 today . It was over $US100 in June
Gold has no intrinsic worth and is of limited use as a soft metal . People in France and Africa tend to hoard it during uncertain times given their his-tories of conflict , fighting , and dissent . Gold is like diamonds : small , easy to move in small quantaties and somewhat valuable
Platinum and titanium composite alloys are worth more and very strong and a better hedge given that they are more - u s e f u l - Our society is a composite society and very strong , also . Don't worry . Our strength is in our composite hybrid vigor given by your immigrant forefathers . We , the US , are still the supermarket to the world , also http://www.adm.com
Everyone forgot about stagflation , huh ? ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stagflation h t h Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i 11.08.22 13:35 hst •
Lewiston still seeking candidates for City Council seats
. .. .Suggestion : try to interest the Somali - American community leaders , especially women /s, Dr. Dosh , Bates '78 & former desk officer for all U . S . - Somali civilian foreign aid ( DA & ESF ) in DC ( 2002 - 2004 ) posted 11.08.22 13:20 HST • http://www.ecbo.me/united-somali-women-of-maine-lewiston h t h <3
LePage opposes low-level flights
. ...Not only that but i'd bet most Mainers would rather hear windmills ( wind turbines ) churning than old , decrepit F-16 Falcon jets - s c r e a m i n g - about the place burning up valuable fossil fuels and kerosene ( jet fuel is kerosene , after all ) . Our defense budget averages about US$1Trillion ( 1 T ) every year . Why ?
b t w - We think that guy from Turner should get the Medal of Honor http://www.goforbroke.org/
Lastly , t y v m , Bangor for hosting the World Champion Hilo HI , usa senior little league team in their total defeat and utter humiliation of Texas yesterday • /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i :)
Maine gay marriage supporters collect signatures
. . ..This is good thing √ Ya' wanna' know why ? " Because only love can conquer hate ." -- Marvin Gaye , 1 9 7 2 "
An unfortunate truth will haunt Mitt Romney
. .Gee. .good editorial √ !% of Americans own 20% of U.S. wealth in 2011 . These are simply facts to know and understand . Some of that 1% list Houston hotel rooms as their H O R ( Home of Record - the Bush family ) Corporate greed ? Yeah . That's why we called it the "BS"( Bear - Stearns ) bailout , Mr. Bush . Someone once said in a book that ,. ".. it easier for a camel to get through the eye of a needle than . . ." It may all come back to haunt him , yes . We are all paying for eight years of the Republicans . ...right now . cleaning up afte the elephants
In fact , i thought you guys were going to say that Mr. Romney invented Obamacare and it would come back to haunt him . Hahahh !
Good work • Love your paper
How come your Senator Collins doesn't run for the top dog job ? She would be a much better bet than , let's say , the strident and mis-informed Ms. Bachman ( R ) MN Would someone please tell Michelle that C02 global climate change is real ? http://climate.nasa.gov/evidence/ Get a clue , lady
h t h , Dr. Dosh 6 pm HST •
btw - How was the balloon festival ?
It's the threat in the corner of every living room
. ...Dumß question , " Are your grand children obese ? "
Another news article that touches upon this subject ----> . ...from England
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-14572889?print=true
( for all Lewiston Sun Journal readers :) h t h , Dr. Dosh and ohana , Hawai'i , celebrating 51 years of Statehood . Today , Friday is our Statehood day . We are on vacation here in the 50th State , i.e., a State day off 12:30 pm
Turner man gets 3 1/2 years for robberies
. ....They got him √ Drugs , alcohol, and cigarettes are such a - s c o u r g e - on society • /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i
It's the threat in the corner of every living room
W o w , Rex √ Didn't know all that • No wonder we used to call it the " B o 0 O º * o 0 o ß tube ," huh , ladies ? Sofa spuds unite . ... poat a picture • Gee , We can hope it isn't contagious or heriditary ( toungue firmly placed in cheek :)
And as a publice service. . .--> " . .innovative and creative ways to make combating childhood obesity ." http://www.letsmove.gov/ <-- Our First Lady's officially sancioned effort
t y v m /s, Dr. Dosh & Ohana , Hawai'i 1 pm - ish Thursday <3
New summer program to become after-school center
.. Thanks , Bonnie . " The program will have six to 10 Bates interns who will monitor or lead tutoring and activities, and nine “street leaders,” high school students who act as counselors. " i used to student teach E S L as a Bates student to many young 4th - 6th grade ƒrench speakers . Mind you , i still only know about enough ƒrench to get my face slapped but i did pick up Ameslan in Loystone ( my French - Canadian g/f Rita was deaf ) , German , Portuguese , Spanish , Chuukese , Itang and a smattering of other languages along the way ( including some English :)
O'ja'la and En'sh'Allah , shalom , salem , peace , best of luck , & Alo'ha from Pahoa HI u s a , /s, Dr. Dosh , FSO ( ret.) Bates '78
New summer program to become after-school center
.. Thanks , Bonnie . " The program will have six to 10 Bates interns who will monitor or lead tutoring and activities, and nine “street leaders,” high school students who act as counselors. " i used to student teach E S L as a Bates student to many young 4th - 6th grade ƒrench speakers . Mind you , i still only know about enough ƒrench to get my face slapped but i did pick up Ameslan in Loystone ( my French - Canadian g/f Rita was deaf ) , German , Portuguese , Spanish , Chuukese , Itang and a smattering of other languages along the way ( including some English :)
O'ja'la and En'sh'Allah , shalom , salem , peace , best of luck , & Alo'ha from Pahoa HI u s a , /s, Dr. Dosh , FSO ( ret.) Bates '78
Balloon fest merchants prepare for balloon feast
. ...Can't - w a i t - to see the pictures , Russ :) Hope it's sunny and not too breezy . /s, Dr. Dosh & O'hana , Hawai'i •
Republican plan for redistricting is far too radical
. Dumß question . Was Gerrymandering invented when Maine was still a part of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ? /s, Dr. Dosh Hawai'i http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerrymandering 11.08.17 10:35 am - ish •
b t w - Virginia and Saipan are both Commonwealths.. . .
The U.S. still has a promising future
. . ..Muy bien √ " The U . S . remains the last , best hope for democracy . " SECSTATE Paddlin' Madeline Albright ≠ 1 9 9 8 • She was our second Jewish , foreign born SECSTATE ( think : Henry Kissinger ) and the first woman to hold that post . SECSTATE Colin Powell was the first black , Condi Rice the 2nd . Zbigniew Brzezinski was the first foreigner and , " I am in charge here , " Al Haig was and remains a d u n c e :) s, Dr. Dosh , F S O ( ret. ) http://www.state.gov
History can be repeated
. . h e h √ " History doesn't repeat itself. . ..but it does rhyme ." -- Mark Twain ( Samuel Clemets ) - the late 1 8 6 0's
Collateral damage in the war on anonymity
. .. .Nice rant , David √ /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i u s of a http://www.freedomforum.org/templates/document.asp?documentID=4000
≠ 9 am - ish Tuesday HST •
Obama misplayed the game and got caught by S&P
. .Rich ? Your premis is wrong . President Obama doesn't play games . Standard and Poore remind us of the B S ( Bear - Stearns ) bailout President Bush approved . Pure BS . When America sneezes. ... the rest of the world catches a cold :) Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i
Open-carry puts shoppers on edge
Good editorial √ Hawai'i ≠ 9 am - ish HST • Tuesday
Private business owers can set their own promulgations , rules , covenants , and regulations about hunting on their own property . They are not public institutions ( i . e., " No Hunting " ) . Probably cause ? Yeah √ Poor Bambi . No AK-47's welcome here . They also retain the right to refuse service to n e one they deem unsuitable ( " No Shoes , No Service , " etc. ) . Their privately retained security forces ( Wells Fargo ® ? ) will escort n e one they deem unsuitable to the door and show them the way out
Sounds a bit like ƒlori-duh to us
What's the problem ?
/s, Dr. Dosh , http://www.dumblaws.com/laws/united-states/maine
Reporter Query: Is a criminal conviction making it hard for you
. ...It's a valid question , Kathyrn . One wouldn't want convicted sexual offenders working at the local " Daddy Day Care " now would we , Aaron ? Hasn't stopped some convicted felons from getting good paying jobs though
Take Ollie North , 'fer instance , the greatest threat to our U . S . Constitution last century . He was running private armies out of the White House basement and trading arms to Iran to support contras in Nicaragua
Crime does pay ?
:) h t h Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i
ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_North
Former Bates dean dies
. ...Thanks Andie , ≠ No0Oº•n hst • Monday
Dean Carignan was a prince of man . This article notes the positive impact and enduring effect he had on Bates and us Batesies . This can not be overstated or often enough . As V P of the Bates Student Government ( the Representative Aassembly R A ) we served together on " The Committee on Commitees . " The guy had a real sense of humor . He was also very perceptive . Not only that , but he - e n j o y e d - being Dean of Students much as Dean Carl Strauß probably did not - enjoy - being Dean of Faculty
They both treated all us Batesies fairly and were truly stellar educators
One time , as a freshman , Jim called me to his office in Lane Hall . Peering down on the parking lot next to the puddle he calmly stated , " Who's black van is that Steve ?"
" Mine , sir . " i responded
" And who's little 1959 M G A sports car is parked next to it ? "
" Mine , sir ."
" Don't you know that freshmen are not suppose to have cars ? "
I proceeded to park the cars out on the street , sell them to Jim of Jim's Autos and bought some motorcycles instead
R I P Dean Carignan
You are sincerely missed already
Dr. Dosh '78 https://sites.google.com/site/thestevedoshpage/
Video dramatic, but we need to audit the system
. ...uh huh we do . Good editorial . Guilt or innocence is a bit like being pregnant : one is or one isn't
Is wiretapping legal in the Great State of Maine ? i belive George Bush's Supreme Court struck down a Federal statute prohibiting wiretapping yet i could be wrong . It doesn't speak to States' rights in this regard , although Federal law usually trumps State statues , promulgations , covenants , rules , regulations , edicts , executive orders and other laws . Legal or not legal pot cultivation , use , sale , and distribution ( i.e., prohibition ) is a good example . The Executive branch usually proposes these days and Congress disposes . The Supreme Courts ( National and State ) only interpret laws
Wiretapping was legal overseas in Panama and Guatemala when we threw three US citizens in jail for embezzlement . Caught 'em red handed , too , on videotape in 1 9 8 8 - Mssrs. Krause , Enos , and Massey
It was not entrapment like the celbrated Mayor Barry D C case litigated and won by R. Kenneth Mundy [ R I P - friend of our's ] , the flamboyant Washington lawyer who defended him against drug and perjury charges
h t h /s, Dr. Dosh
also ref : http://expertpages.com/news/taping_conversations.htm ≠ 7 pm hst • Sunday
Get out and vote √
. .//Nice letter , Robert . As a widower , i am raising four kids myself .
Those who do not vote have no , we say N O ! , say in this matter :) Alo'ha from the 50th State celebrating 50 years of Statehood , /s, Dr. Dosh
btw - Your Mechanic Falls constabulary stopped me this past summer in a rental car wnd when he saw my Hawai'i license he just grinned , shook his head , handed me my paperwork , and then issued no ticket or warning . . ..
Obama's lack of leadership adds to crisis
Austin ? The war in Afghanistan has been going on for > 10 years now . Why ? As a follow on question , " Has any one ever won a war in Afghanistan ? " A : No . Just ask Geghis Khan or the Russians
Former Chief of Staff and SECSTATE Colin Powell resigned because there was " No exit strategy . " He did . " The president of the United States is definitely a strategic leader . " He is . Alo'ha from his birthstate , /s, Dr. Dosh :)
Making the case for increasing states' rights By Froma Harrop
. . ..Froma ? States rights were initially invoked in 1865 to enable Jim Crow laws related to segregation . Those like you who forget history are doomed to repeat it • You retain the right to remain stupid . Please do not excecise that right . Just an opinion . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/States%27_rights /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i :)
Judge mulls injunction in Lisbon dam reconstruction
. . ..Approve it already √ Someone go take a look at the environ-mental Impact Statement ( E . I . S ) again , please
A problem is that some ppl cut off their noses depite their faces , Chris Hydro , Wind , and Geothermal power is essentially ƒree and non - toxic compared to coal , ( toxic to coal miners , indeed , and why do we have such high C02 levels ? ) , and the recent exposed dangers of nuclear at the Fukishima power plant
Keep it real and dump the high paid Boston lawyers
Spend your money more wisely on fish and bait /s, Dr. Dosh , Puna HI 96778 us of a , not necessarily an endorsement --> http://www.punageothermalventure.com/ 11.08.12 9 pm HST •
A look back at the week's news
. . Minor typo --> . ." 8.1 billion Americans volunteered in 2010. " Tennesee's the Volunteer State , right ? Alo'ha from Pahoa , Dr. Dosh , R P C V Micro '77 http://www.peacecorps.gov <3
Fairness should not fall victim to partisan bickering
Rex , 11.08.10 10 am -ish
. .i can go either way on this issue . i earn my money form the peoples' taxes . thing is . .5 or 10 % is not going to put n e one out of business . Markup is usually 100 % ( they double the price - the middle men and women )
Now let's turn to Hawai'i , my home state . We produce and export essentially nothing . We import essentially eveything . Should we slap a tax on imports ? A: No . Everything's 1 / 3 more here n e way because of the great distance . We are the farthest piece of land from n e other piece of land on the face of the planet . Call it a hidden tax or levy . Our Japanese cars go from Japan to California and then back to HI . Go figger'
We tax bottled water from Maine , food in every store including Safeway ® and the 7-11's ® , we tax shoes and boots and clothing at Wally Word ® and Target ®
Boos and shoots . That's what we say √
Make your money from Canadian and other U S and European tourists . We live and die with the hospitatlity industry here . US%65 million is a drop in a bucket when you are looking at a $US2B shortfall in your State budget
Your U S Senators should help your Governor out from DC . That's - w h y - you elected them . Fairness should not fall victim to partisan bickering
Our Democratic Senators names are Dan • /s, also a Democrat from Hawai'i ( much like the former good Senator from Illinois . President Barack Hussein Obama :)
Call him what name you will, but Obama is not weak
Nice analysis , David , " Reagan was a truly strong executive — but the Gipper was nothing compared to our current president." http://www.heritage.org is simply the republicans in exile , too . We have the ability in these very U S of A to elect stellar presidents when we need them . ...and always have . h t h ∞ /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i 10 am - ish ≠ Tuesday
Another Obama crisis
. ....We all feel abused by the great Bush-Cheney mancession , Judy :)
Annual Maine festival season benefits us all
. ...it sure does √ Who is going to have the - w o r l d 's largest - pumpkin ? [ Maybe that guy in Waterford ¿ ] See you in the ƒall . Alo'ha from Paho'a HI us of a ( also a State that runs on tourism :) /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana 09:30 am - ish Tuesday ≠
Lewiston man pleads not guilty to 52 criminal charges
†hanks Judith . We pity folk ( and dogs ) like this . It's the drugs . " . .In Lewiston, Hebert is alleged to have committed burglaries at Langlois Body Shop, Tri-State Insulation, Grimmel’s Service Station, Edward's Restaurant, Gendron’s Mobil, Maine Cycle, Young Guns Service Center, Euro Motors, the Sun Journal, . . " Some call it hillbilly heroin , ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxycodone h t h ( Hope This Helps ) /s, Dr. Dosh Monday 18:25 HST • Home of Dog the Bounty Hunter
Former Turner resident fourth in Ms. Wheelchair America contest
. .. ..We can see why she did so well , Andie. She's g o u r g e o u s √ Congrats., lovely one . We are in Hawai'i . NHK ( Japanese TV ) just had a wonderful show on TV about a mobility impaired guy in Ulanbataar , Outer Mongolia , who makes and sells three wheeled wheelchairs Aug. 9, Tue. 0:10 - 0:30 (UTC) etc. RIDE! MY 3-WHEEL WHEELCHAIR: CHOIR VILLAGE, MONGOLIA http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/tv/genre/bilingual.html Highly recommended √ See you on the slopes , Ms. Quimby + Jared • /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana 11.08.08 17:30 HST •
The Auburn City Council took a sticky problem and guess what?
. . ..Hooray ! Are you - l i s t e n i n g - Lewiston City Council ¿ n.b., Too bad Paris lost their theatre . ... ) ;>* Ya' Gotta' have arts . ... http://artbecause.org/
Voters will see sharp differences in 2012 elections
" Republicans see a much smaller role for the federal government, to be delivered by cutting programs and services without raising taxes. Democrats argue for raising taxes to support increasingly expensive social programs such as Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. " Good analysis Rex √ Does your Honorable Senator Susan Collins drink tea ? The Republicans have no credible candidate for the Presidential nomination . Nobody . This is a shame . The women are too shrill , Newt is a two - timer , Ron Paul reminds us of Harry Browne or , "If anybody has any better ideas, I'm all ears." -- Ross Perot, presidential candidate in 1992 . Fred Thompson ? Another former actor ¿ A Pro Wrestler from MN ¿ - h e h - Didn't that MN State Govt. just shut down for a couple of days ? Sorry for all the rhetorical questions everyone . . ..In any case , it will be an interesting s e l e c t i o n process . They usually are . They take place every four year without fail .
Aloha from the birthstate of our sitting President , the one who got Osama Bin Laden and rather nice mid-west jobs bus tour Barack Hussein Obama . We love you :)
Maine leads in banning smoking in public housing
. ..We do agree √ Now if we can only get the slumlords to turn on the heat during the winter months . .BßBBBbbRrrrr . Alo'ha from Pahoa u s a :)
Dems call New Hampshire speaker a hypocrite on student voting
. . ßusted in New Hamster √ http://abacus.bates.edu/people/orgs/intclub/ Alo'ha from Pahoa 11.08.04 10:50 am - ish
Strapping the storage memory of our brains
Humans are analog devices, Rex :) Ever heard of the $US.10 word processor ? It's a pencil . Write things down . Just a suggestion , everyone . Read to learn. Write to live
ßeautiful day , isn't it ? Alo'ha from Dr. Dosh & Ohana
College shopping? Check new lists of tuition costs
. ....ßates is #1 @ ≠US$51k / yr ( including room and board :)
Reality show celebrating diversity films pilot in Lewiston
. ... W O W ! What a great chance at notoriety , enshallah √ "..complete with lobster, clams, grilled chicken and haddock, deviled eggs and corn on the cob. The day before, Bashir had cooked a traditional Somali feast, including samosas, a rice dish, doughnut-like buur and a sweet macaroni dish, adriyad tambi . .. " Goats eyes , too ¿ HAHahahah ! Y u m m y
We have ' Hawaii 5-0 ' and ' Dog the Bounty Hunter ' and the NFL Pro Bowl ® here and they bring in a lot of needed revenue and recognition . In fact , Dog got lost in my neighborhood once . Leland ( Lee ) flipped a rental car on the nearby road , too , chasing bandits . Funny , huh ?
Film crews are always looking for extras and pay pretty well , too , especially if you are a member of the S A G ( Screen Actors Guild ) . Sign up and pay your dues now B4 the big time rush •
Best of luck & O'ja'la , the steve dosh ohana , pahoa hi 96778 usa
Census shows married couples declining in U.S.
. . ..Facts are facts √ Good analysis, Rex et. el.
If one delves deeper and wider into the problem one finds that in the Northern Tier countries we are all experiencing negative ( - ) growth rates worldwide ( ref : la Canada , Scandanavia , other European nations , Russia and the like ) . BBBrrrr . Climate change is real , huh . . ¿
Adoption is an alternative when deciding to have children . There are choke ( Hawai'ian pidjin meaning ' a lot of ' ) children quite literally - d y i n g - for a good foster home or to be adopted by a non - addictive , caring , non - abusive family right there in Maine we'd venture to guess .
Here in Hawai'i we also have too many feral and neglected children . Please consider coming out and adopting one from our State - any - married couple . Even married gay couples may apply . You may even be able to start the process on - line , in fact , even in ME
Alo'ha from Pahoa , Dr. Dosh and ohana :) Sunday 1 pm HS† •
Growing appetite: Huge growth by Good Shepherd Food-Bank . ...
. ...Great article Kathyrn √ And great work , Rick . i used to give away food aid for the USG to Guatemala and Cape Verde , Africa : 10,000 MT of corn each time on barges from Lake Charles , LA . In Africa they would unload it on the dock to trucks and then distribute it to super-needy children at schools nationwide , i.e, kids w/o clothing or shoes . Beggers would make sure there wasn't a single grain wasted on the dock that fell off the cranes unloading it . They'd gather it in gunny sacks for their cachupa later .
Let's dispell a myth here . No homeless person in the US wants to be homeless . People do not "choose" to be destitute , either . Misfortune happens hourly . It could happen to you , too , tomorrow . Just look at Minot , ND .
During this , The Great Bush - Cheney Recession , we , the lucky ones , must simply count our blessings today , Sunday , and think to ourselves , " There , by the grace of God , go i ."
Keep up the good works everyone . Your substantial positive efforts do not go by unnoticed • Ma'ha'lo and Ma'lama'lama , /s, the Steve Dosh ohana
N.Y. becomes largest state to approve gay marriage
. . We don't disagree with you Kaileigh one iota . In fact , i was agreeing with Dan , also , as we have all been fighting this battle within the confines of this newspaper's liberal comment policy forum for , how many years now ? Sorry to hear of the fear in ME . We all hoped rascism would stop with the election a black mayor for L / A ( Batesie John Jemkins )
Yes . It's all a positive change we can believe in . Imagine the audicity of hope for the future of love in these very U . S . of A ? Like the good ( R ) state senator from Buffalo N . Y . said in his support of the swing vote in that state , he and his wife have been married for years and he , in good conscience , could not deny equal status and opportunity to others who wanted to get married . NY Churches do not have to host the marriage if they so choose , but that's freedom of choice any way
It's not really a religious issue either . In my faith ( Christianity , and i attend a Catholic Church here in Pahoa HI 96778 : Saint Damien's church , in fact . He died of leprosy ) i happen to know that our prophet Jesus was a single guy , he never married , he hung out with a prostitute named Mary ( his right hand woman in Michaelangelo's Last Supper painting :) , and surrounded himself with a group of rowdy , wine drinking men , one of whom betrayed him with an actual kiss !
You know what ? It doesn't bother me in the least h t h Steve Dosh <3
N.Y. becomes largest state to approve gay marriage
- L O L - Dan √ Moved to ? Don't even get me started . HAhahAHhah ! It may simply be endemic or congenital . Maine's surrounded though now , huh ? " New York, the nation's third most populous state, will join Connecticut, . .Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont .." Watch out slednecks . We love you n e way . Love the love . Love always triumphs . Haters just . . ..hate
In 2010, Hawaii House Bill 444 (HB 444), which would create civil unions for same-sex and opposite-sex couples, passed the Hawaii House of Representatives and the Hawaii Senate. It was vetoed by the Republican Governor Linda Lingle in July 2010. A bill substantively similar to HB 444, Senate Bill 232, was passed on January 26, 2011, by the Senate Judiciary and Labor Committee in a 3-2 vote, and was passed by the full Senate 19-6 on January 28 ; a modification to the bill was then made in the House of Representatives before passage on February 11 by a vote of 31-19. The Senate passed the revised bill on February 16, and current Democratic Governor Neil Abercrombie signed it into law on February 23. Civil unions will begin on January 1, 2012. Alo'ha , ma'lama'lama , and ma'ha'lo from the rainbow warrior State , HI <3 /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana
Lewiston tax collector ready to retire
. . You've had one of those thankless jobs , Paul . A hearty thanks from all of us anyway ! i can remember those old typed licenses , mainly because i still have one
A friend of mine retired from the U S D A in DC \ MD and became , of all things, a chauƒƒer . He's got some stories to tell . Personally , i travel AMTRAK ® a lot . It's a big , bold , beautiful , and ƒriendly country out there
The possibilities are endless
For out door work , look in to http://www.railstotrails.org They are a good outfit
Bates needs experts , too , to help teach statistics and such ( i used to do that when i went there , last century )
i've been retired for 6 or 7 years now and have consistently volunteered at our local elementary school . It's " The School Left Behind . " As an adult , ( and as we are volunteer retirees ) , we can get away with stuff the kids can't , too . Even the Principal and her staff ( and most teachers ) afford us a certain degree of respect and deference
'ey ! We - e a r n e d - it !
Yet , the kids always see right through us . Thanks Paul ( and Scott )
[ So what if he was the tax collector ? Figures don't lie . Lairs go figure :] Friday 19:30 HST • /s, Dr. Dosh
Displaying comments, from newest to oldest
. .Thank you naysayers for weighing in on this weighty issue . As for me ? i am simply jealous . i just want an iPad ® l o l :)
b t w - N e one go to Auburn University in here http://www.auburn.edu ? It's a - g r e a t - liberal arts school in Alabama and a lot like U Maine ( a land grant school ) . Aloha foro Pahoa :)
Auburn explains iPad funding
. .Thanks Bonnie , No explanation needed , Tom . It's rather apparent that the y2k distribution of Bondi Blue Apple ® laptops to all Jr. High students in the Great State of Maine was a resounding success and is being emulated atthe K - 6 level . Hooray !
" i believe that children are our future , teach them well and let them lead the way . Show them all the love they posess inside . Give them a sense of pride , to make it easier . Let the childrens' laughter remind us of the way we used to be ." -- Whitney . Embrace change
Your turn , naysayers . /s Steve Dosh , Apple ® iPod® , iPod® Touch , and Powerbook 17" user and Sponge Bob lover 18:18 HST • Thursday
Medical system is holding back U.S. economy
. . Yes , Rex , we agree • This is - s u c h - a difficult and contentious issue , let's give Obamascare and Obamacare ® a chance to work , already . Our President said it would be fully implimented by 2 0 1 4 . He did , in fact , say that , and the surged troop build down is happening in .AF right now . Mayors want the $$ to stay at home . US$10B / yr on wars and ≠ $US1(one)Trillion spent over the past ten years on them . We are very thankful the V A is a Cabinet level post to handle the returnees and their very real medical problems at Togus , aren't we ? i am • Oui , oui
If one agrees with the premis that the U . S . " Medical system is holding back U.S. economy " , umm , i think many could possibly disagree . G E ® makes the best cat - pet scanners and MRImagers that i know of . Better than Phillips ® and Siemems ® of the Netherlands and Holland . But i repeat myself
We are not telling you anything you do not know everyone , but the issue also revolves ( and has revolved ) around http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/ The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1 9 9 6 (HIPAA) and the fact that we rank ≠ 3 7 th in the world in healthcare , behind communist Cuba and possibly Red China
Some of us - do - believe in these positives changes and that we , the U . S . , are on the mend and on the road to 3 6 th place . btw - AK & TX rank ≠ last in the US in school system quality and many health indicators related to smoking , sloth , and obesity
Check out First Lady Michelle's effort concerning combatting childhood obesity on the White House page , kids √
More information here from yourneck of the woods , too --> http://healthpolicyandreform.nejm.org/?p=2610 <- not necessarily an endorsement /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana . Aloha from the State with the longest longevity rate in these very U . S . Q: How do we do it ? A: We walk a lot . 11.06.23 , posted 13:00 HST •
A plea to the governor
Josh , Father's Day 2 0 1 1 21:21 HST •
Here's how to get in touch with him : How do I contact the Governor ? Visit Governor LePage's website at
http://www.maine.gov/governor/ or you may write to the Governor at Office of the Governor , 1 State House Station , Augusta , ME 04333-0001. Phone: (207) 287-3531. TTY: (207) 287-6548 . TTY is for deaf people ( TeleTYpe ) . Don't worry that you are a kid
Address him in your formal letter as " Honorable Governor LePage , "
...i'd write to him for you but i am not from your Stste and can not vote in ME • /s, Dr. Dosh , HI
Taking a stand
. . ..Yes, Brenda , Just say no to domestic violence everyone . i do not know the particulars of this case yet in fact domestic violence is a felony and is prosecuted to the full extent of the law in all 5 0 of these very United States . Violence is not a social norm in ME or anywhere else . Terroristic threatening is also a felony . Report any and all occurances to your local police department . Further resources are available here http://psychcentral.com/lib/2006/domestic-violence-organizations-and-res... h t h , /s, Dr. Steve Dosh and family
Romney: 'Barack Obama has failed America'
. ...Former MA Gov. Mitt Romney has failed the Republican party
How come he wasn't at that Republican shindig the other night ? Oh , playing possum are we ? He will be the Republican party's candidate if for no other reason that he has the most money . Reminds many of us of the Yankees buying their A L pennants :)
Some of us found Ms. Bachman to be a tad shrill in her delivery
And Ms. Plain { sic. ] , where was she ? Off making reality shows about Alaska again ?
Rhetorical questions , all in jest
/s, Dr. Dosh , in the 50th State celebrating 50 years of Statehood as a father this Father's day weekend
Trooper: Helmet saved motorcyclist
. Thank you officer . Happy Fathers' day - night , too . Brain buckets work √ Why wouldn't one use one ? My guess would be that some simply want to live free and die . /s, a former Maine Cycle Salvage ( Canal St ) employee , 20:30 HST , Sunday 6/19
AIDS: After 30 years, battle is far from over
. .. ...This war is far from over . It's 50 \ 50 male / female - kids , adults , worldwide . Poor countries like South Africa and Brazil simply produce the anti - retro viral drugs and hand them out to their citizens for free ( as well they should ) . i used to work on this in Africa and Guatemala , Micronesia, also . To find out how you can help , read this ( your tax dollars at work ) http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/global_health/aids/News/aidsfaq.html or http://www.aidsquilt.org and Happy Fathers' Day weekend to one and all /s , Dr. Dosh F S O ( ret.)
Reporter's notebook: If you care, don't leave them there
. ....Yeah , and just about all communities in these very United States of America have an Animal Control Officer who is empowered to arrest negligent pet owners , noisy dogs , 1 / 2 dead cats and horses , llamas , emus , and issue citations to the rightful owner(s) . They bring them to the pound and inform the Judge in writing . Some people call them " dog catchers ." The rest of us call them " Sir " or " Madam ." We have a leash law in our state . Do you also ? Better check √ Dogs bites cost $ $ as does spaying and neutering .
Thank you , officers , and Happy Fathers' Day weekend everyone . /s., Dr. Dosh and Ohana http://donate.aspca.org/ sat 21:21 pm hst • ≠
~ Jun 15, 2011 19:45 HST • ≠
. ...Great game ! My friends in B C were giving me a hard time but , ya' know , maybe next year & †abanak , Jacque ! Heck , la Canada beat U S A not that long ago in the same rink http://www.olympic.org/vancouver-2010-winter-olympics A N D they did a bang up job with the rest of the games , too . Oh , Canada ! Let have the Olympics in a city where it never snows again , soon
Hey , slednecks ? When are we gonna' get a major league team of any sort in our respective States ?
Alo'ha from Pahoa , Dr. Dosh and ohana :) http://www.nfl.com/probowl
Game 7 draws crowds
. . 1 9 7 2 - Phil Esposito to Bobby Orr , " Let's get the puck outta' here " :)
Legislature drops building standards for rural Mainers
. . Correct me if i am wrong , but aren't ME and HI the only two States in this blessed Union of ours' that still allow outhouses ? Could be √
Good analysis . Your editorial also points to - w h y - we have State Public Utilities Commissions ( PUC's ) and other important federal , state , and locel governmental functions : such are public road plowing , bridge inspections , road maintenance , loggin truck weight restrictions ( wrecks roads ) , police , fire , ems , 911 , military , etc., things we take for granted but are funded through taxes
Maine's economy is more at risk of fluctuating petroleum prices than any state in the country . We share similar problems . Gas is up to $US3.89 / gal. regular here again . h t h ( hope this helps ) Steve Dosh , HI
Soule scandal leaves Lewiston with questions
. ...Gutsy editorial , Rex √ The Soule slumlord travails go back all the way to , when , Mr. Reed ? And we thought New Gloucester was where the Shakers were from . This is a good excuse to use L S J's® most excellent " Search " function , everyone , on this i n d i v i d u a l . His reputatiomn precedes him and his wifey . Hint - this is the same guy who wouldn't heat the Somalian \ Americans' apartments in Loystone in the wonter over the past several years . i could be wrong . /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i • Yay Bruins !
Osama raid avenged CIA deaths, a secret until now
. ..Monday 11.06.13 20:00 HST • It's no big secret . Some of us lost colleages and friends in Nairobi and Dar Es Salem , too . More civilian Foreign Service officers were kilt in the 90's that U S military officers . The point is that we got him , Saddam & others ( un-named - HUMINT ) . We do this as a service to the U S taxpaying public . This is another reason we have a civilian government that obeys the rule of law and the C IA is headed by a civilian and not a military officer -- although the next one may have been one . Colin Powell was a great militray Chief of Staff and an even better civilian SECSTATE . Billery's good too . SECOMMERCE Ron Brawn ( yeah - that Ron Brown ) got shot down over Bosnia and kilt in the line of duty . Heros abound . ...
Happy Flag Day ! Dr. Dosh , FSO ( Ret .)
ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1998_United_States_embassy_bombings
From refugee camp to cap and gown
Everyone New , 5 pm Sunday HST •
Handsome lad √
Here's an other Somali success story you can see , look at , and admire . i believe she is married to a bloke by the name of David Bowie ( the singer ) and they have several children http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iman_%28model%29 yet i could be wrong :)
/s, Dr. Dosh and ohana . " O'hana means family and family means never being left alone. .or forgotten " - Lilo
btw - nice photos , too , Russ √ †hanks Bonnie . . ..
More Somali students graduate, find success
Sunday 4:40 pm ≠ HST • . .. C est si bon , ganz gut , bein , bien , bom , good work , O'jala , Ensh'allah , God Willing , Shalom , Peace , Salem , Yaweh Willing , too :)
Whoops , go† a little carried away , graduates . Congratulations !
May all your many dreams , hopes and wishes come true , /s, Steve Dosh and Ohana , Hawai'i Na'a'li'i Sam'o'an ( a family of Kings and Queens ) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ali%27i
(: For Somali grad, Lewiston feels like home :)
. ...Ms. Asha Mohamud and parents , Pentecost Sunday 4:20 HST • ≠
Congratulations . You should be very proud of yourselves and the communities you live in . Naysayers aside for a moment , we do hope , pray , and wish you fulfill all your dreams . Doctors are needed on the African continent as are women role models . i worked there for several years . Oja'la you'l find a cute David Bowie type to marry ( ' member Supermodel Iman n e one ? Wikipedia either David Bowie or his bride , Iman :) , have tons of kids together , and enjoy your stay up College Ave . Enshallah <3 § Alo'ha from Pahoa HI u s a /s, Dr. Dosh , Bates '78 , GWU ' 86 & PWU ' 99 and former student photographer at Bates --> http://abacus.bates.edu/people/orgs/intclub <-- yeah , i took that picture
Congress can't muster courage to do the right thing
. .We agree Rex and believe the U S House of Representatives should be more Democratic , then things would finally get done . b t w - Love the quote from former House Speaker ( D - MA ) Tip O'Neill http://www.twainquotes.com/Congress.html
Please do not forget , anyone , that monopolies are illegal , especially in the U S jet turbine industry . The fact that United Technologies ( Pratt & Whitney ® ) builds them in CT doesn't mean they can build them all , everywhere , all the time for the military ( helicopters and such ) . They can't , won't , and do not want to . Our companies thrive on competition . That's why Generous Electric [ sic. ] builds the CF6 ( think : jumbo jet ) in MA and OH at River Works ( Lynn ) and Cincinnatti ( respectively )
You don't want U S jets and flag carriers to be flying ƒrench SNECMA ® or ßritish Rolls Royce ® engines , do you ? Didn't think so
Also , look up the history of De Havilland aircraft . They fall out of the sky when the wings get icey over Chicago . Canadian Bombadiers ® are probably okay
Ponder this fact : The Japanese and the Chinese have been flying our 7 4 7's since 1 9 6 9 . Have they ever built one ? A : No
As for the salt mines in AZ , UT & NV for nuclear waste where water hasn't leaked in for a - z i l l i o n - years the jury is still out on that . Breeder technology is on the hoizon http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breeder_reactor :) h t h Dr. Dosh Sunday 4:04 pm hst • ≠
Romney: 'Barack Obama has failed America'
Ed. Board : as you know , i am not a hateful , prideful or ashamed individual . i didn't fail History class at Bates either , where Robert Kennedy ( R I P ) attended school once . i simply distain Mass. Republicans misappropriating deceased Presidents' quotes to their own political ends . " . . ..Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans — born in this century , tempered by war , disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage , " J F K , Friday, January 20, 1961 . " Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names. " also John F. Kennedy . " Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves. " Abraham Lincoln . i stand by my many comments . They are not aimed at anyone who disagrees with my choice of words , the LSJ ® , the author PHILIP ELLIOTT, Associated Press or any one else except for Mr. Romney , former Governor . In fact , many of us find Mr. Romney's remarks hateful and insulting to our President , right Doreen ? Our President has not failed America • /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i , the 50th State celebrating 50 years of Statehood :)
Romney: 'Barack Obama has failed America'
Sorry David , i had meant to say " retard " •
Maine needs renewables now more than ever
. .Gotta' love ME ( and this newspaper :)
Ed. board : we represent the only two States in this blessed union to offer $.05 US for cans anymore . HI and VT have no billboards , too :) The ME State Legislature should reject LD 1570, and stick with the new energy-efficient building code √ The cat's out of the bag already . Pandora's box has been opened , esteemed legislators ref : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_Maine The time they are a changin' again & Alo'ha from Pahoa HI 96778 USA , the home of substantial U S geothermal energy supported by none other than Ted Turner's millions US$$ --> http://www.punageothermalventure.com/ <- Not an endorsement but it is quite literally " . .. In My Back Yard ." h t h ( hope this helps :)
Let's cut cost of health care, not just benefits
. ...Thanks Tom , " One way just might be to stop being a sugar daddy and policeman to everyone around the globe so that our tax money can be used back home where it came from. Simplistic? " †ruths are often very simple to comprehend . They are like facts . Republican Mediscare ? My foot . That's what they said when it was first proposed and then modified by F D R and J F K and then L B J . And yet people keep trying to turn back the clock to a time that never was . . ...
Okay : we got Saddam , we got Osama bin forgotten , there were no W M D's Bush - Cheney and never were anywhow so now we can stop the expen$ive wars
We all remember the Viet Nam war and the moral , psychological , physical , and financial damage it caused this great nation on many different levels
We are also thankful that Congress made the V A a cabinet level post and God do please bless and protect our fighting National Guardsmen and women who hail from all these very United 5 0 States . Let's bring them -- all -- home now in one piece , alive and well . Enough is enough already . /s, a former Togus employee , Dr. Dosh ∞
Let's cut cost of health care, not just benefits
. .. HHmm , we almost agree . Let's all move to Canada ( toungue firmly planted within cheek ;) . And MEDICAID ? We like Mike Moore's film 2 0 0 7 " Sicko " also . Let's just not privatize social security . Can we agree on that much ? President Obama's plan takes full effect by 2 0 1 4 . That'll be 1 / 2 way through his second term as we see it • Baltimore Sun Baltimore, MD -> " GOP's health care repeal zealotry unlikely to sit well with the millions who stand to lose insurance coverage — or who prefer a smaller deficit." Wilmington News Journal ->
Wilmington, DE "[Republicans]… have been long on promises and short on specifics. " St. Petersburg Times St. Petersburg, FL -> "... it's worth noting the substantial strides the Affordable Care Act has already achieved in making health care more accessible, and those coming in 2011. " Des Moines Register Des Moines, IA -> " Repeal health reform law? Preposterous. " Poughkeepsie Journal Poughkeepsie, NY -> " Repeal of health reform a bad idea. " Bemidji Pioneer Bemidji, MN -> " [Republicans] …offer nothing but to undo what the Democrats have done, even against their own ground rules," just our opinions . ..
/s, Dr. Dosh , HI :)
State honors legendary trooper from Lewiston
. . ƒantastic story about a ƒantastic individual , Dan . ' He even advanced the technology of fighting the crime with the help of a Bates College professor. "I can make a liquid that'll tell you if these (tags) have been tampered with," the professor said. He did and it worked. ' Lemme' guess . Prof . Sawyer Sylvester ? Aloha from Pahoa , Dr. Dosh , Bates '78
A bad feeling, nothing more
Kathie ,
Who ? The criminals are the only ones with their hands tied . They , the officers , use plastic ties these days instead of handcuffs , like the ones used to hold grouping of wires together in a car . Political correctness has nothing to do with convicting felons and issuing arrest warrants for misdemeanors . Aloha from Hawai'i , home of Dog the Bounty Hunter :) h t h ( hope this helps , Mark )
A bad feeling, nothing more
- w o w - Mark . All right . Tell it like it is √ The L \ A of the East , huh ? Whelp , whereas English used to be a second language in your lovely twin cities ( †abanak , Jacque ;) , now it is a second language in the true City of Angels . Luckily , i speak both Spanish and Portuguese rather fluently and feel right at home out on the left coast . Newark NJ is the armpit of the known universe . The Garbage State :) Yes , there was a day when L / A ME sported more bars per block than anywhere else in these U . S . of A . -- excepting Saratoga Springs NY -- but those days are behind us , right ? Handguns . hmm . Slightly disturbing . You know what the farmer said about Chicken Little , right ? A : " Holy crap . A talking chicken . " St. Paul is the better of the twin cities out that way , too . i was just there . Under water , but better . Baltimole ? Lived in Naptown for > 7 years ( Annapolis ) " Maine . The way liƒe used to be in our dreams ." Keep up the good works . Dr. Dosh , Bates '78 :)
Graduation advice lived to the fullest on obituary page
. . Nice , Rex √ Many people don't realize it was Lady Byrd Johnson -- L B J 's wifey -- who started the whole " Every Litter Bit Hurts " campaign and the planting of native flowers next to all the interstates in this great nation back in ≠ 1964 . She did . The group ' The Byrds ' named themselves after her , too . " To every season , turn , turn , turn .. "
As far as telling " . ..young people that they can make a difference , " i prefer to admonish them to make a " positive " difference . Don't drink and drive all you grads. Think and drive instead √ Your lives are far too precious to waste in that manner . We don't want to go and read about you in the obituaries
Isn't youth just w a s t e d on the young though , fellow old coots ?
Just a joke :) /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana , Hawai'i •
Mainers need bipartisan debate on LURC's future
. .Yes √ Good editorial . " As Maine goes , so goes the Nation . " Hug a child , not a tree •
:) /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i 11.06.07 09:35 HST • ≠
'The world is ours;' Edward Little graduates 240
. .Conga-rats grads ! Now . .l o l . . Put away your iPads® Kindergarteners . .HAhahahah ! 'ey n e one still got their old Bondi blue laptop from jr. high days ? Yeah , the ones that Apple ® gave you guys way back when . . .. /s, Dr. Dosh , Aloha from Pahoa , homestate of the Obama ohana <3 ( Sent from my iPod® touch , N O T :)
Accidents on our roads are a public concern
Dan , so †rue . .Oh , the hypocricy of them all . Openness ? Try ƒascist . The B S bailout under Bush - Cheny was not at all open ( Bear - Stearn ® ) . It took those two Bozos and their legions of cronies e x a c t l y 7 and one half ( 7.5 ) years to bankrupt our great Nation . Who sits on the board of directors for GM ® ? Yes : Dan Quayle . This Great Recession started under them . Never forget it . Don't want to confuse them with facts . Whoops , off - topic
Accidents on your roads are also a valid public concern . Your U S Senators really missed the boat under Bush to procure money to fix your ever rusting bridges and to get more contracts for B I W . The money all went to MN and Louisiana instead ( Lake Charles )
/s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i :)
Three cheers for officials and scholars
. .Ya' know. .the very people who c o m p l a i n so much in here ought to be out volunteering and getting in shape √ Yeah , i know . Round is a shape :) /s, Dr. Dosh , former FSO & RPCV ( Returned Peace Corps Volunteer ) current http://www.ayso.org line judge , also
We don't need more money to select governor
. .. We wholeheartedly agree √ This is the same darm thing that passed a year ago through the Republican House on the National level . The problem with it is that foreign companies can now buy U S Federal politicians through massive contributions ( think : BP ® -- $ , ¥ , or Euros ) , and we can not do any thing to stop it . H T H ( hope this helps :) Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i 11.06.04 21:21 HST •
Maine-made film to premiere Friday in Los Angeles
Best of luck , Allen ! :)
Dan ,
It's not the first one :
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/kneedeep/film.html
Sorry about that. Broken links are the worst. Why don't you try a new search for what you're looking for?
Random violent crime is mainly an illusion here
. . .. It's †rue , Mr. Rhodes . No I U D's or W M D's in ME yet . People are not using autos as weapons either , we'd venture to guess . As former councilman Bob Reed knows , i support the right to arm bears . Hug a child , not a tree . Go after the crystal meth , ice , alchies , and crack whores . That's your real - r a n d o m - menace . Not fat guys with tats . We are also presuming everyone knows what hillbillie heroin is , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxycodone , who's making and selling it and where to procure it in the lovely L \ A twin cities greater metropolitain area . Report them . Now . http://www.twincitytimes.com/ <- not necessarily an endorsement Aloha from the birth state of our beloved President , Barack Hussein Obama √ :)
Accidents on our roads are a public concern
. . ..Yes √ Public roads , public accidents , public knowledge , immediate public access to this information . After all , appointed public service employees ( like you , shameless elected House officials ) even file the reports and your public demands accountability in addition to responsibility . They go together hand in glove
" Lincoln , Lincoln , i been thinkin', what in the world have you been drinkin'?" How many D U I's you got , Mr. and Ms. Elected Official ?
[ Is common sense is in short supply in ME these days ? Good editorial , L S J ® & jmeyer@sunjournal.com :] Aloha from Pahoa , USA 11.06.02 23:00 HST •
Team's departure leaves mixture of emotions behind
. . Tsk ., tsk . .... Remember the Maine ! Nordiques ! Aloha from an other State w/o a major league team of any sort . ...( We got our Pro Bowl ® back , though :)
Romney: 'Barack Obama has failed America'
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Auburn's iPads deserve chance to prove worth
all , 11.05.18 3 pm
i don't know if anyone has ever noticed , but , ( unlike microsloth and winblows ) , Apple ® Corps. has a l w a y s maintained a steady committment to schools in the U S A . Many of us see this ME move not so much in terms of ' proving their worth , ' but as a follow-on to the successful program that placed Apple ® laptops in the hands of all Maine 7 th and 8 th graders several years ago
Technology stops for no one . Children are (y)our future . How can this be anything l e s s than a win \ win situation for everybody concerned ? b t w - Steve Jobs earns $3 / yr as C E O for Apple ® much unlike bill.com . We pray his pancreatic cancer is cured soon
And yes , i am an Apple ® user since 1 9 8 4 /s, dr. dosh , hawai'i u s a
Boxing rings produce serious brain injuries
Good editorial :)
Violence is not and never should be a social norm in Maine or anywhere else . Violence only begets more violence . Cock fights are illegal in ME , right ? Why should humans be allowed to fight . We are more intelligent than chickens and there are so many more positive alternatives
Give the kids a stick and say to them , " Go out and play ! "
i think we would all prefer hockey , lacrosse , and baseball to prize fighting . Soccer and other non contact sports like - coughs - basketball are better than football , too . Have you ever met a football player who didn't have bad knees ?
In fact , as the old joke goes , " Went to a fight the other night and a hockey game broke out !" ( Rodney Dangerfield - R I P )
No fighting . Please . /s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i
Bin Laden's death provides chance to attack al-Qaida
" Osama bin Laden, violent visionary? No — he's a pathetic, self-absorbed, gray-headed old man squinting beneath a bad light. " He's dead Austin . So is Saddam Hussein . No W M D's either
Most Judeo / Christian \ Muslims do not revel in death . There is no glory in killing . Our mutally shared One God is one of love , reconciliation , redemption , and forgiveness . Call him God , Jesus , Yaweh , Mohummad , or Allah
Revenge is never sweet . It is bitter . War is folly . War only eats it's young . In fact , war doesn't prove who is right , just who is left
1 2 years in Afghanistan is plenty enough already Mr. Bay ? Please do help bring our heroic women and men back home to Maine and elsewhere in these blessed and very United States of America . /s, Steve Dosh , Hawai'i FSO ( ret .)
Heritage Foundation plan a solution to the debt menace
Cal ,
Everyone knows that Heritage is just the Republicans in exile much as Brookings is to the Democrats when they are not in power . The Bush - Cheney Great Recession drags on and on .
Who is your candidate for President ? Inquiring minds want to know
Steve Dosh , Hawai'i
Maine needs smaller, tighter state Legislature
Editors , Monday pm
Just judging by the ensuing comments it seems that many ME Republicans are bitter , cynical , sarcastic , bereft of any original ideas , reactionsry , still suffering with the Bush - Cheney Great Recession ( like the the rest of us ) , in denial , and in a quandry . You running for anything Mr. Savard ? ( rhetorical question :) Huckaby might be okay . We rather liked the last former Governor from Arkansas , too , and still like his SECSTATE wifey Billery
De-nile , a river in Egypt ?
Alo'ha from Pahoa HI 96778 us of a
Keep up the good works L S J ® . . ....
Conspiracy theorists will never go away
l o l . . ..Nice editorial . Never say never though :)
My dad Larry Dosh was Buzz's classmate , class of '52 and i was born at West Point . He's a nice guy ( Buzz ) . Met him in Micronesia once . He was out wreck diving in Truk ( Chuuk )
Conspiracy theorists seem to remind us all of hypochodriacs . They do go away eventually but if you look closely at their headstones it reads , " I Told You So ."
Listen up , just because you are paranoid doesn't menat they are not out to get you , okay ? i saw Elvis here in Hawai'i the other day and i have the pictures to prove it √
Alo'ha from Pahoa HI 96778 u s a and birthstate of our most blessed President Barack Hussein Obama , former Illinois Senator
Celebrating the mothers among us
. . Yes , and teach your children well . Violence is not a social norm . Neither is arson . My - w a c k - neighbor Jason decrys Mothers' Day as , " . . .. just another Hallmark ® holiday ." He's married , too . Poor wifey . Where would we be w / o out our mothers ? Happy Day all you gals , / s , a widower and procastinoator w / four kids ( s e r i o u s :)
posted Monday at 13:48 HST •
Maine needs smaller, tighter state Legislature
11.05.05 Nice analysis √ In fact , although we aren't from Maine , it makes good sense . We'd take it all several steps further and like to suggest that ME become more like HI
http://www.ncsl.org/default.aspx?tabid=13527
We have a similar population size and exist on tourism too , a smaller State legislature , and a Republican in our State Senate . Sam Slom is the only Republican currently serving in the Hawaii State Senate out of the 40 member body
How come Republicans can't seem to come up with a viable Presidential candidate ? We'd - a l l - like to see one that is not a former wrestler \ Governor from MN or a rabid hockey Mom from AK , John McCain , a former bankrupt birther from N Y C or a hypocrite like Newt ( s e r i o u s ) We'd even relish seeing another former " B " movie actor , a Republican woman , or a Mormon declare . h t h :) Steve Dosh , 96778 u s a
Not the Long Form . ..
11.05.05 . . What's your point , John ? Barack Hussein Obama was born in the U S A and was a Senator from IL and is white . Who cares about c o l o r or race ? Not i :) /s, Dr. Dosh former FSO and State Dept employee . Alo'ha from Pahoa , HI 96778 u s of a http://www.goforbroke.org/
justice prevailed .. .
Jim ?
" Eye for an eye , tooth for a tooth , " -- the Quran , the Torah and the Old Testament . We do not advocate violence . 11.05.05 Happy Alan Shepard Day , Cinco de Mayo & and Childrens' Day ( In Japan ) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children%27s_Day_%28Japan%29
. .Give it some more thought
Reggie , Al , et., al , weds. 13:30 HST •
Nice letter and good comments i.e., " I would recommend to the folks who make the iPads to supply them at no charge as a pilot program to this kindergarten class. " Write them a letter or send them an email . They have an Appleseed® progam
Umm. ...Where were you guys when Apple ® computer gave 7 th and 8 th graders laptops a couple of years ago ? Just asking . It's a rhetorical question . i was out - of - State myself . b t w - Steve Jobs , the C E O of Apple Corps ® has terminal pancreatic cancer and has earned US$3.00 a year in his official capacity as head of that company for many , m a n y years now
Maybe we can all volunteer over to our public schools in Norway , Paris , Sweden , and Denmark and help the children in learning how to use the 'puters , iPads ® , iPods® , and †ouches ®
We do • h t h , Dr. Dosh and Ohana , Pahoa , HI 96778 u s of a :)
. .HAhahahah , n i c e √
. . Glad our alma mata is sponsoring this :)
Dr. Dosh and ohana , Pahoa , hi 96778 u s a
O H ! Be sure to listen to wrjr . .. er W R B C , 91.5 on your FM dial http://www.wrbc.com <- not necessarily an endorsement
Aho's memos not coming back . ...
Thanks Scott , 11.05.03 11 am - ish •
Glen is operating as an ombudsman , councilmen and women ( go look it up now :) You can certainly write you own notes and publish them in a similar capacity This is a free society we - a l l - live in , thank goodness
Don't kill the messenger simply because you do not like his message . Sometimes the †ruth hurts . Truth says nothing about good and bad . You do
h t h ( hope this helps :) /s, a former Ombudsman for the US Federal government
Bin Laden's death shows justice prevails
11.05.03 10:50 am - ish HST •
All, Yes , justice and the rule of law does prevail . Alter native ly , ( and as my friends over to Just-us http://www.justice.gov used to say ) , " The wheels of justice grind ever so slowly , yet . they grind ever so f i n e l y . "
God also bless our Hawai'ian born President Barack Hussein Obama
b t w - Climate change is real . It snowed here in Hawai'i yesterday
http://mkwc.ifa.hawaii.edu/current/cams/index.cgi?mode=multi Aloha from Pahoa , /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana
Newspapers Carving Out a New Tomorrow
Journalists all , 1 pm HST •
You guys and girls do a great job and perish often overseas in the performance of your duties as protectors of our Fourth Estate
We could never do it ( even though my Grand-dad was an editor for > 4 5 years for the Ocala , FL Star-Banner :)
/s, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i , u s a
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_Estate
http://www.freedomforum.org/templates/document.asp?documentID=4000
Maine delegation credits raid that kills bin Laden . ..
All , ≠ 1 pm HST Monday
Hooray !
Don't be at all surprised if it was the good men and women of your Maine National Guard who got him
Where were you on 9.11 ?
Personally , i was floor warden for the 2nd largest federal building in the U S and two blocks from the White House http://www.itcdc.com as a civilian Foreign Service Officer
We F S O 's faithfully served you guys and girls and got creamed during the 9 0's , e . g ., http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1998_United_States_embassy_bombings and also in Dar Es Salem ( Place of Peace ) , the Sudan
Aloha from Pahoa , Dr. Dosh and ohana , F S O ( ret .) and Happy Mothers' Day weekend forthcoming :)
. .Good editorials . .
. . .. Per usual 11.04.30 no0øºn - ish HST •
We all thought tobacco was just a nasty weed given to Cap'n John Smith by Pocahontus in the lost colony and Winston - Salem , N C ? Aloha from Pahoa :)
http://www.merriemonarch.com/
http://www.gttobacco.com/ <- not an endorsement , i am a Dr.
Have you tired your Uncle
Have you tired your Uncle Henry yet ? e .g. , It's a popular publication that offers statewide classifieds . Users may place online ads http://www.unclehenrys.com/ i apologize L S J ® and realize this firm is a -- s t a u n c h -- competitor to your news service ( tounge firmly planted in cheek :) Winning isn't everything . it's the only thing , right , Twin City Times ? /s, Dr. Dosh , 9 6 7 7 8 u s a 1 pm HST • Sunday
Family says competition, coaches, lack of information . . ...
Jepper creepers , ≠ 12:30 HST • Sunday
Let's all p r a y they have adequate health insurance and that this young lady will recover completely and go on to college and further competitions
Any sports injury can be painful , slow to recovery , and slow in rebulding damaged tissue . It sometimes leads to permament incapacitation of one form or an other . Stem cell reasearch is tackling problems such as those posed in this article . John Riggins , ( the Redsins ® pro football halfback and superbowl winner ), could barely walk when i knew him in 1 9 8 6 . His knees were so totally destroyed from many tackles
Our kids should probably be playing soccer and other non - contact sports like baseball or softball . Golf is game , not a sport , ( like chess ) . Hockey -- both field and ice -- are deadly and dangerous to teeth , as is lacrosse . LAX is an old Meso-American Indian game that was used to settle wars and do battle on a playing field
Major surgery on anybody , when successful , often takes a year or two to recover from , presuming there is no further corrective surgery performed on that patient . " A doctor would diagnose Olivia with a cervical sprain and disc impingement, according to her family . " Luckily for her and her family , young people of this high physical caliber and trainiing are usually quite fit , thay are emotionally and physically strong , and recover quite quickly : more quickly than us old folks . Keep your spirits up and best of luck . we'll all be following your progress :) Steve Dosh and ohana , Hawai'i 96778 u s a
Show them off in museums
Bob , ≠ noon Sunday .
i am a ƒlaming liberal and l o v e the artwork done by us liberals over the years . Take the works Project Administration under F D R . They pretty much decorated our Nation's capitol with artwork both movable and not up and down Pennsylvania avenue and coast to coast . http://www.wpamurals.com/
Just last night we ( as a nation ) watched our black President , his wife Michelle , and their two daughter enjoy art being performed by Motown ® stars on P B S - TV In fact , i can not think of one piece of artwork commissioned by a conservative, can you ?
l o l - Didn't think so :)
b t w - Nice picture , Mr. Councilman Reed . /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana , Hawai'i
More war memorials located here --> http://www.goforbroke.org/about_us/about_us_monument.asp
Students must concentrate on school, not work
Ed., 11.04.03 ≠ noon •
. ... We agree with this editorial √ After all is said and done it's the Forest Gump principle : it's not what you got , it's how you use it . As for political jokes , Al ? We do not like them . We've seen too many of them elected :) Alo'ha from the birthplace of our President , Dr. Dosh and ohana :)
Blazing butt blamed for Pine Street fire
Phew ! Thank God no one got seriously hurt . Good work firefighters :)
Taylor's artwork belongs here in Lewiston
Weds. 15:15 HST • We wholeheartedly agree √ She does some g r e a t stuƒƒ --> http://www.judytaylorstudio.com/
James Taylor, also . Vic Taylor from N'orleans is a good graphic artist also , yet his site is in complete at the moment <3 Alo'ha from Pahoa , /s Dr. Dosh and ohana ( including Becky Dosh - the principal graphic artist for wingshawaii.com :)
Fire hits Pine Street apartment building
3 pm Weds. HST •
We can only hope is was up to code . They'll find out • Is this one of Travis Soule of New Gloucester's properties per chance , Mr. Coucilman ? Glad to hear that nobody was hurt , O'ja'la . Someone should start a fund for those displaced , including the children . Do you guys have like a Shriner's they're in L / A ? There's still a Goodwill ® on Lisbon St , corerct ? . ...Aloha from Pahoa , /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana
Maine's mountains are an economic treasure
Penny, 5 pm HST • Tuesday
i dunno ' . So many people die mining coal ( maybe not in Maine ) , and West by God Virginia has been totally raped getting it out so we can power our lights and microwaves . If we were in ME we would probably focus our efforts on acid rain , deforestation , and the sterile lakes and ponds you have there on your western slopes . Yes , the wind blows in from West to East . Coal fired power plants spew it out in the Midwest . Wind vs. Nuclear ? Probably Wind [ this week ] √ Wind vs. Geothermal ? Geothermal √ ( it's free , also )
As a tourist we'd like to visit your many , modern windmills http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_Maine . Isn't the cat already out of the bag up they'ya ? Your thoughtful letter stikes some as a quixotic sort of " tilting at windmills . ..."
For many others turbines represent the future and not a past that never was anyway . Rural nostalgia doesn't appeal much to some during 2 0 1 1 . What we need is more progress and innovation . How about some modern water turbines on the St. John or the Androscoggin ? The ones in Auburn were installed in , yes , 1 9 2 1 . Technology doesn't really stop for any one , unfortunately . b t w - http://www.punageothermalventure.com/ is in our backyard ( literally ) and we absolutely L o v e it . Aloha from Pahoa , Dr. Dosh and ohana :)
LePage's sudden removal of mural spurs outrage
l o l , 14:45 HST • Tuesday
So much concern for art √ Liƒe imitates art yet once again . The medium is the massage according to Marshall McCluen . Much ado about nothing . Great play , Shakespeare . Where is the thing ( on E-ßay ¿ :) ? Be to s e e it now everyone . Take a picture when you do & Aloha from Pahoa , U S A /s, Dr. Dosh & Ohana
LePage removes labor mural over the weekend
. .n . b . ,
The mural is now in L /A , correct ? Going to certain museum ¿ Your b e a u t i f u l twin cities ?
t y v m , s/, Dr. Dosh not necessarily an endorsement ---> http://www.twincitytimes.com/
Buckfield man, 21, found dead in Hartford
. . w o w ,
God rest his young soul . ...and our hearts - a l l - go out to his ohana
<3
Aloha from Pahoa
http://www.hiso2index.info/
LePage removes labor mural over the weekend
Al , et. al, 11:30 am - ish Monday •
" Well then I guess I don't get to sign a recall petition ...."
Start a petition , you retain that right , as long as you are legal citizen of the Great State of Maine and not a felon to petition your legislature for redress on any matter you so choose Bad dogcatcher ? Appointed Judge ¿ The Sheriff ? Public Utilities Commissioners on the dole ¿
Make sure all signatures are legal by getting a physical address . Phone numbers help , also . It's just like getting your name put on a balllot . There are many ways to remove appointed and elected officials . Some of them just walk out of meetings and abdicate their responsibilities . Others are simply forced in to resignation ( " I am not a crook " :) . Some Governors have been known to call out the National Guard to shoot people ( Ohio : Kent State 1 9 7 0 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kent_State_shootings ) and even get away with it
We all rather doubt you will be able to impeach your Governor becuase he removed a wall hanging somewhere , though . He probably never even saw it except for in a picture
h t h , Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i u s of a
Maine AG probes after woman killed by officer
Dan , 9 am - iah HST • Monday
it probably is t y p i c a l . In fact, i would venture to guess it is S O P ( Standard Operating Procedure ) . Go to the court room hearing or inquire at the Police station and hear what r e a l l y happened . If it comes to trail you can serve on the j u r y if you have no felonies . Volunteer in your community :) We live in a land of l a w s ,†hank God •
Good reporting L S J ® /s, a former Ombudsman √
http://www.freedomforum.org/
LePage removes labor mural over the weekend
Mainers, 9 am - ish HST •
" It is interesting that they put out a statement AFTER it has been disclosed in the press."
Would you have rathered they had not responded ¿
Something tells me they can not read minds :)
h t h Ω Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i
Inaugural LA Film Fest to show more than 100 movies
. .this sounds e x c i t i n g !
:)
Peace can be achieved in Somalia
. Since 1 9 9 2 ? Hmmm . .Peace is a good objective , call it Salem , Shalom or plain 'ole peace . Yet peace doesn't guarantee security , heath , education , well being , or prosperity as we know it in these U S of A . Neither does democracy , but it's a start . Democracy is worst form of governemnt ever tried in the world of sin and woe ( except for every other type of government )
The challenges in 4th world places like Somalia , the Sudan and Eretria are daunting and hinge upon religious , tribal , and feudal societal norms . Many kingdoms , autocracies , and despots are falling in Northern Africa as we speak , thanks is not small part to the liberating power of this internet we enjoy
God must be on the side of love and understanding . Life wouldn't be worth living if (s)he wasn't . Most Christians do not believe in a vindictive God , although (s)he could be for all we know . To not ascribe the origin of all power and might to the ultimate ground of being seems like blasphemy , doesn't it ? God is good
The laying down of arms is the only sure path to a certain peace . If you could get the U N to grab all the AK-47's that would be a good start . Guns can not be used to plant crops and feed small children
Recognition of the inherent right to freedom of thought and speech and the observance of the rule of law are good next steps . Girls education helps dispel superstition and doubt . The longer one keeps girls in school the fewer children they have and the better they are able to support them . Micro finance works . Equal rights for women is a proven antidote to extreme behavior . Reconciliation and forgiveness ( New Testament ) and letting go of an " eye - for eye , tooth - for tooth , cut off his hand if he steals , stone her if she committs adultery " approach to understanding ( Old Testament , Quran & Torah ) would surely help , also . Forgiving past grievances , forgetting what's done and letting the weight of history fall away is what we tend to do here in the U S . Asia , Europe and Africa tend to let this weight hold them back from innovation and positive change . We have no history in yhe U S ( relatively speaking ) . China has 5,000 years of history
Beuna Suerte , Enshallah , Ojala , and God willing , your vision will endure . /s, Dr. Steve Dosh , R P C V , F S O , Bates ' 78 , and the former U S civilian officer in charge of U S foreign aid for the horn of Africa
Our View LePage right; mural deserves a new home
. . A l l , Friday , 20:20 HST •
“Art is never finished, only abandoned.” -- Leonardo da Vinci . While working in DC and VA for > 7 years , we found the most a m a z i n g american art to be that of the old W P A era ( Works Projects Administration -- 1930's ) . There are sculptures and buildings and everything . A lot of it is cataloged on - line . The Old Post Office building is a sight to behold , from the inside
In " Old State " where i first worked - the old State Dept. Bldg . - we had simply i n c r e d i b l e murals with manly men and rough and tough horses , dam builders , and farm scenes with women sowing and casting seed . Most people do not realize that during the war ( the big one : W W I I ) there were office buildings built o v e r the reflecting pool to help keep workers cool . This was before air conditioning . Construction of the Pentagon replaced all of them and they were torn down . They were not artistic
The 2nd largest U S Federal Building where i also worked as 11th floor security warden during 9.11 ( http://www.itcdc.com ) has some interesting recent art objects including a chunk of the Berlin Wall . i remember looking out the window across the Potomac and seeing the Pentagon billowing smoke . That was one dark day . .. although the weather was extremely beautiful . Traffic was at a standstill , it was extremely quiet outside , and there wasn't an aircraft in the sky except for a lone F - 16 circling the White House two blocks away
After all , L \ A , ya' gotta' have art :) Aloha from Pahoa ∞
A look back at the week's news
Board members , Friday 19:40 HST •
Per usual ; nice , balanced editorials . T M I ( Too Much Information ) from Aho ? “Information is the currency of democracy.” Thomas Jefferson (American 3rd US President (1801-09). Author of the Declaration of Independence. ..." h t h ( hope this helps :) /s, Dr. Dosh
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/
Recalling the governor
Jenny ,
Enjoyed your letter . New Joisey ? The Garbage State ? Jelloware ( Delaware - home to DuPont chemical corp. and other m i g h t y corporations ) might possibly be the more appropriate localé . b t w - Get enough signatures and you , too , couldd force a recall . Aloha from Pahoa , HI , birthplace of our President [ Hawai'i - not Pahoa ] and Happy Prince Kuhio Day State holiday 4 day weekend http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonah_K%C5%ABhi%C5%8D_Kalaniana%CA%BBole :)
Maine legislative panel takes up cyberbullying
. .Yes , Weds. 17:40 HST •
This is probably a good , prudent , and safe exploratory move √
Kids shouldn't be bringing their Facebook ® - Tweeter ® bullying problems on to school property for resolution between each other . Leave it at home or certainly outside public State property and the school campus . School officials operate ' in loco parentís ' by default and are entrusted with the safety of everyone there . None of us would want to have to shepard over 3 0 kids virtual social problems , now would we ? Be honest
If it's with one of the school supplied Mac ® laptops for the 7 th and 8 th grades there. . .someone's gonna' pay
/s, the drafter of the http://www.usaid.gov Acceptable Internet Use Policy , Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i h t h ( hope this helps :)
A parent's decision
Councilman Reed ,
Correct √ It's a very common U S State law , not a condition •
Same sex marriage is a law in some places , too , like VT ∞
Religion is not a law
h t h . /s, Dr Dosh , Hawai'i
A parent's decision
Nice letter Debra , 11.03.21 20:15 HST •
The government leaves medical decisions to those affected in the U S as far as we all know . It would be hypocritical not to . No one forces you , your children , or grandchildren to go see a doctor except in the case of neglect or abuse . Children and spouses have a right to see the police , doctors and nurses especially if they have been mentally or physically abused for evaluation and treatment . Many youngsters are taken by the State from biological parents and put into foster homes for possible adoption . In the case of the criminally insane , anyone may be committed to State mental institutions in these U S of A
The U S is not communist China nor democratic India where sterilization if sometimes forced upon individuals , male and female alike . It is incumbent upon U S parents to advocate abstinence , to not contribute to the delinquency of children , and to protect children until they reach the age of 1 8 , whereupon they ( the kids ) can join the armed forces and pretty much do what ever they like whilst being held legally responsible for their own actions or inaction
" a physician may give out birth control prescriptions to students if that health care professional determines that the student will “suffer” if she does not get the pill. "
Physicians and nurses and kid's friends can probably also give out male and female condoms ( I U D's ) , too , to help prevent sexually transmitted diseases like HIV / AIDs and other nasty viruses http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexually_transmitted_disease Better safe than sorry , huh ? The morning after pill is a ME law , it seems , and it is the quintessential women's issue . As a male , i really have nothing to say on the matter , don't vote there , and am not even physically in the Great State of Maine . Choice is always yours . Choose wisely
h t h ( Hope This Helps ) , Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i
Santorum's hypocrisy
Monday 19:50 HST • Rick , Sour grapes . No one seems to care all that much about your campaign √ How's PA this time of year ? Is it like MN ¿
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-12810969
Keep trying . Aloha from the birthplace of our President •
Partisanship seems to pollute all subjects
Rex , 11.03.21 19:40 HST •
Q: Is there really any hope for a country that is so polarized we can't even agree across party lines that kids should eat spinach and get some exercise? A; Yes . No one bring up Sarah Palin's children now , plz , and what they may have or may have not eaten that made them they way they are
Hope springs eternal in the hearts of men ( and women ) <3
Aloha from the birth State of our President and go Huskies , UCONN women √
Where are those jobs?
Voodoo economics -- David Stockman , 1 9 9 1 , er. .the first George Bush L O L :)
h t h ( Hope This Helps ) •
Santorum's hypocrisy
Nice letter Chris , Monday 1 pm , hst • u s of a
. .Nothing is impossible Rick ( except dogs walking on the sun :) Try going over to Bates and talk with the Young Republicans , log cabin or otherwise , or a Government Professor some Thursday . You might be surprised which way the movement is going at that old Baptists training school
The last time i was in the beautiful twin cities of L \ A it was in my official capacity as the responsible Foreign Aid civilian Officer for the Horn of Africa ( i . e., Djubouti , the Comoros , Eretria , and Ethiopia : the Sudan , also , in 2 0 0 1 . What was the problem we were fighting when i met with local leaders ? in a word : xenophobia . Add this word to your lexicon : O'ja'la . All your Somalians there know what it means . At the same time , learn some thing more about our Western Religion heritage : Islam , Christianity , and Judaism . We worship the same God , call him that , Yaweh , or Allah , okay ? We do , in fact , ( unless your an atheist , agnostic , a nativist or the like . Look up ' nativist " ) . The Muslim crescent stretches from Morocco to Indonesia . It is the largest organized Western ƒai†h in the know universe , yes : larger than Christianity . Try joining a helping group like The Shriner's right there in town and becoming part of the s o l u t i o n now http://www.shrinershq.org/ <-- Nice L \ A temple guys •
God's not necessarily on our side in all wars though . We can't know what (s)he thinks or does . To state that we do is mere blasphemy , excessive pride , or foolishness . M O S T of the world worships Eastern religions such as the Chinese Communists do ; Confucian , Tao , Hindu , Buddists ( n.b., the Dali Lama just stepped down the other day ) , and such multi - God variant faiths . Then here tare the headhunters in PNG ( Papua New Guinea :)
h t h ( hope this helps ) This r a n t was merely posted in a rather vain attempt to dispel misconceptions
Try giving up hatred for Len† . Practice some love : . .. " ' . ..altruism , eros , maternal , fraternal , and paternal . " -- Clive Staples Lewis . Only love can conquer hate . Enshallah ( God Willing :) /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana , Aloha from Pahoa 96778 u s a
McAuliffe riles crowd at Bates College
Dan , 11.03.19 4:20 HST •
Have you ever been to Bates ? Try it . You'll like it . There is a rap concert coming up very soon and there was a fundraiser for Japan just yesterday . i can assure you neither was sponsored by a Young Republicans Club. In fact , i would guess there is an active Log Cabin Republicans chapter at Bates that we would all fervently support . The difference may simply be that we went there and you haven't , yet . We all have fond memories of Loystone . Tune in , turn on http://www.wrbc.com [ <- no† necessarily an endoresment , L S J ® ] , r i p Rev. Gomes http://www.sunjournal.com/city/story/994018 and http://www.batestickets.com
/s, Dr. Dosh , '78 , Aloha from Pahoa HI 96778 u s of a
McAuliffe riles crowd at Bates College
Dan ,
Small point of clarification here • Sen Muskie ( D) ME , former SECSTATE , and '68 candidate for V . P . graduated from Bates . Margaret Chase Smith ( R ) ME graduated from Colby . Bowdoin has never produced anyone of any stature or renown . Bates is one of the most liberal of the l i b e r a l arts institutions in these very U . S . of A . Just ask Bates President , Ms. Elaine Tuttle Hansen . † y v m , Steve , 78 :)
Live free, die early should be state's new slogan
Yes Rex √ The granite head state has not been known for their wis-dum [ sic.] or vast intelligence on many matters for many years , now , have they ? i'd hate to have to share a border with them . Then there's that Old Man of the Mountain , who went and fell off the mountain . Things do change over time . We don't need a weatherman to tell which way the wind blows . Has the Manchester Union Leader changed their tune to suit the times ? Who knows . i think i saw Gov. Sununu on The Weather Channel ® the other day . Sure l o o k e d like him n e way
i say we blame it all on that indian land grant college ( Dartmouth ) and the Indians . Didn't they invent tobacco and peace pipes somewhere near Winston - Salem , No. Car. , centuries ago along with John Smith and Pocahontas ? Sorry , i used to be a tobacconist at Georgetown Tobacco and Pipe Company , D . C . and know w a y too much about the subject . i do not smoke anymore , i know it causes cancer in small animals in the State of Callfornia , i do not advocate the nasty habit , but if i did still smoke i would probably smoke and pirchase Craven "A's" from la Canada
i love Indians and other indigenous groups , too , Mic-macs , Penobscot , and Passmoquoddians
Live Free . Pay Your Federal Income Tax . Pay Your NH State Property Tax . Then Die
How's that ? /s , Dr. Dosh and ohana , Aloha from Pahoa
Happy Prince Kuhio Day weekend
McAuliffe riles crowd at Bates College
t y v m Mark , Nice article . You gotta' wonder where the Twin Cities of L \ A would be w / o Bates huh , Mayor Jenkins ? The phrase ' up a creek ,' comes to mind . You and i ( you , too , probably Mark ) can both remember shaking hands with a certain peanut farmer Governor who was crossing through towns one cold day last century on his way to victory . That he said to us he was going to legalize pot ( c o u g h s ) is a different story . He was a better President out of office than in , any way http://www.habitat.org and yes , we Dems . all do possess a sense of h u m o r . We don't believe in political jokes though . We've seen too many elected . Boy , didn't take long for Bush - Cheney to bankrupt this nation and send us in to The Great Recession now did it ? Seven years to be exact . Too bad Billery won't run for Prez and bring back the balanced budget . Fact , Bill Clinton had the last balanced federal budget on record . Maybe she'll run, after all . Hmm , we'd all vote for her even if our current SECSTATE ran as a Republican . She's got more experience , brains , and guts than Palin , Newt , Mitt , and the 44th Governor of Arkansas [ Huckabee ] combined , now doesn't she ? Just how bankrupt of ideas and talent can you get , Republicans ? ( it's only a rhetorical question, guys ) /s, Dr. Dosh , Bates '78 , Hawai'i , birthplace of our current President
HHHmmmMm , St. Paddy's Day
HHHmmmMm , St. Paddy's Day Night 21:40 HST •
This liberal newspaper , Robert ? This liberal newspaper is a lot better than the http://www.twincitytimes.com/ and has the awards and paid readership to prove it
Fact √ ( not just opinion :) Aloha from Pahoa . /s, Dr. Steve Dosh , Bates '78
Current limit on teen workers should remain
It's true . Good editorial , Rex .
Children are (y)our future . Why put them to work so quickly ? We're not that broke yet guys . Child labor laws ? Yeah √ They have worked very well here t y v m . We are not a second , third , or fourth world nation ( to use Walt Rostow's 1 9 6 0 definition )
And who really wants to go back to 1 9 1 2 and have the kids stringing bobbins down at the mill for peanuts ? A: Nobody
We , as a society , can easily afford to let our children be educated before they are cast out into an increasingly technologically sophisticated world . Their job is , in fact , to become educated . Ignorance is not bliss . It's just dumb
Our children today will probably live until they are 1 0 0 as true marvels of our modern medical science . U . S . science needs more brainiacs , not fewer . As a country of immigrants we can proudly say , " Give us your tired , your poor , " your doctors , scientists , and the like . Home grown works too . Let's do encourage that approach . Maybe they'll even stick around they'ya in ME
Aloha from Pahoa /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana :)
GOP lawmaker introduces bill to 'nullify' federal laws
. . w o w ,
The G O P wants a past . .that never was . We feel sorry for them . No laws = anarchy . Move elsewhere if this place is so wrong . Fascism has never worked either . Despotism , Geritocracies ( China ) , Oligarcies : all wrong . The Know-Nothing Party " In 1844, the American Republican Party was a new nativist group put into place.. .. "
http://ushistory-c-block.wikispaces.com/Nativism+-+Know+Nothing+Party+-+...
Those who forget their past are doomed to reoeat it
Sorry . . .):>* /.s, Dr Dosh , Hawai'i •
City Moxie Fest theme: "It's Maine in a bottle."
. .HAhahah ,
That's kewlsie √ Phil Weld ( Bill Weld's dad ) won the 1 9 8 6 O S T A R race from Plymouth U K to Plymouth MA . His boat was made by Walter Greene of ME . Guess what the name of his boat was ? ( Google ® it if you really H A V E to ) A: _________ ?
Aloha from Pahoa :)
Beating victim released from hospital
. . S A D . ..) ;>*
We're not saying it doesn't happen out here , also , but we feel gravely sorry for e v e r y o n e involved , including the nursing staff , the parents , victims , perps , juvie hall , the police , judicial bramch , and the greater L / A - Portland metropolitain community
Somehow this just doesn't seem to be the way life should be
Do teach your children well , fellow parents
Only love can conquer hate •
/s, Dr. Dosh and ohana
Industrial wind project not right for Saddleback Ridge
Rand , 11.03.06 21:40 HST •
This is a very thoughtful letter yet many of us have been fighting this battle within the confines of this very newspaper for > 5 years now . The arguments have not changed one iota . It seems that you may be a dollar short and a day late . it's been done before , even in ME http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_Maine
Yet we are not from Maine and have no real say in the matter . We only have a geothermal power plant situated directly in our backyard and rather like the thing and what it gives all of us : ≠ 1 5 % of our State's electrical production capacity http://www.punageothermalventure.com/
h t h , Aloha from Pahoa /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana :)
Gates blasts education assumptions
Rex , Saturday ≠ 21:30 HST •
Nice editorial . Gates blasted education assumptions when he first dropped out of Harvard , that - v a s t l y - over rated institution to the south of L / A ( and Bates :) One can not fault Bill.com and Melinda's seminal work fighting the HIV/AiDS epidemic in Africa though , where some ≠ 20,000,000 children are directly affected on a daily basis . They can afford to rant when they want to
Bono does a lot of work in Africa , too . Here's one of his humanitarian sites http://www.data.org Bono was in the Live AID concert with M J in 1985 . Anyone else remember " We Are the World , We Are the Children ? "
Access to adequate heath , education , safety , and welfare are basic , inalienable , and universal human rights . Go ahead and deny that sentiment , somebody
h t h , /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana :)
Health & Wealth II
LSJ ® ,
Nice investigative journalism √
Steve Jobs Still Makes A $1 Salary
By Michelle Castillo on January 12, 2011
Read more: http://techland.time.com/2011/01/12/steve-jobs-still-makes-a-1-salary/#
Aloha from Pahoa /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana
One idea a better bet for local economy
. .L S J ® , Friday 9 am HST •
First off , congratulations to the winners . They surely deserve the accolades . Better ski bindings ( a better mousetrap ? ) and health services go hand in glove these days now don't they ? The two winners deserve special note and recognition from the youth of this fine State who your leaders wish to retain and attract
Second , what's with built in LSJ ® manufacturing bias , wordsmiths ? There is much more to economies than making more widgets . The winners just proved that . NJ is known as the garbage state . CT doesn't produce nutmegs any more now do they ? A: No , They are defense , gambling , insurance , and the financal bedroom State for NYC . MA has schools and universities and major ports . Flori-duh [ sic .] ? Go figger
Service economies contribute to growing economic pies with larger slices for all , everywhere , all the time . Health care is a good example ( unless you want to die ) . Hotels , zip lines , nd skiing , too . Think a bit more about the true value of tourism
Who'd so ever want to go back to the old manufacturing mill days of L / A please raise your hand . Now move to non-unionized SC and work for West Point ( nee. J . P . Stevens Inc.) and their stifiling , underpaid , and overworked textile mills
In our State of HI we still operate somewhat under an illusion based on rural nostalgia for a romantic time that never was anyway . Flowered lei's are quite popular here but our pineapple , papaya , guave , and mango crop is not at all what it uses to be ( and never will be again )
We run on tourism
Like ME , we have about 1.5M citizens but unlike ME we host ≠ 10M visitors a year ( mostly from the Far East and not the U S mainland ) . Great source of revenue . No heating bills , either . Best of luck to the winners ! Great ideas !
h t h , Dr. Dosh and Ohana , Aloha from Pahoa :)
Bill would require Maine voters to show photo ID
LSJ ® & By Clarke Canfield, Associated Press , noon Tuesday
This is dumb . ID's have always ben faked . What we need to do is weed out the felons ( like sexual offenders and Ollie North's ) who have legally lost their right to vote
One doesn't need a photo to do that √
What is we showed a photo of a DeCoster chicken ? Could we then vote ?
h t h /s, Dr. Dosh
http://www.hawaiistar.com/2009/08/chamber-music-hawaii-previews-new-season/
More class days just one factor in better education
lsj ® , 11/03/01 noon
. . Some old guy from the tea party just suggested we go to an all private school system in the US . Oh , let's privatize social seccurity whilst we are at it , Bub • In fact , there are many successful charter schools and private schools like http://www.gda.org and home schooling , also . We home schooled when we stationed in Africa. There were no real good schools . Yeah , let's go all private
Here in Hawai'i ( unlike the main land ) we had 1 6 8 school days last year . The children did not suffer ( aybe the parents did :)
We believe in the Forest Gump theory of life . It's not what you got . It's how you use it . Life is like a box of chocolates . You do not know what you got until you stick your finger in it
Always remember , the avg. I Q in the U S is 1 0 0 by definition . Some kids are smarter than the teachers , parents , and administrators ( once again , only by definition ; 1/2 in fact ) .
Th best investment a socity can make is in their children because , " . . ...children are (y)our future . Teach them well and let them lead the way . " -- Whitney Houston , 1 9 9 0
h t h , /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana , HI
Hinkley in court on attempted murder charge
LSJ ® ,
. .God bless the good Samaritan . Let us know if (s)he needs any help with the hospital bills
Aloha from Pahoa :)
The challengers to Sen.Snowe: The historic footsteps in which th
L S J ® Monday Feb 2 8 , 2 0 1 1 ≠ 7 pm HST •
We didn't quite understand this article or the references it made . It seemed to be a Republican political endorsement , of sorts
The Hon. Sen. Snowe ( R ) certainly has her good points . She supports legalized abortion and some gay rights, she joined fellow Republican senators Lincoln Chafee and John McCain in voting against the Bush tax cuts in 2003 . Both Snowe and fellow Maine Senator Susan Collins ( R ) have embraced strong gun control measures following the Columbine High School shooting in 1 9 9 9 . Guns do kill people , after all
In the 1 1 0th Congress, Snowe worked to ensure passage of a genetic non-discrimination act, which she had previously worked to pass for nearly eight years; opposed cutting loans through the Small Business Administration; offered legislation aimed at reducing the price of prescription drugs and insurance costs for small businesses; and became a leading voice among Congressional Republicans expressing concerns over President Bush's plans for the privatization of Social Security . That made good sense
One in hand is worth two in the bush . Better the devil you know than the one you don't . We are not from Maine and therefore can not therefore vote in your selections
We remain staunchly and firmly Democratic here in Hawai'i . Both our Democratic Senators fought and were decorated ( try U S Medal of Honor : like John Kerry [ D ] MA ) in WW II . Our native son sits comfortably in the White House with his highly intelligent , active , and involved spouse and darling daughters : Sasha and Melia
Aloha from Pahoa and a hu'i ho :) /s, Dr. Dosh and ohana
Use your brains
All, 02.11.28 , tomorrow is March •
Common sense is in short supply these days √
/s, Dr. Dosh , Pahoa :)
City Lisbon stabbings lead to Sabattus standoff
11.02.27 ≠ 21:00 HST • . . ...What a tragedy . Is violence becoming a social norm in ME ? Maybe it's just cabin fever . God bless the good Samaritan . Let us know if (s)he needs any help with the hospital bills " Sabattus Police Lt. Matt Prince said calls came in to his agency about 5:15 p.m. that Hinkley was armed at his family's farm. " Apropos of nothing : The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (Pub.L. 103-159, 107 Stat. 1536) was an Act of the United States Congress that, for the first time, instituted federal background checks on firearm purchasers in the United States. It was signed into law by President Bill Clinton on November 30, 1993, and went into effect on February 28, 1994. The Act was named after James Brady, who was shot by John Hinckley, Jr. , during an attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan on March 30, 1981 /s, Dr. Dosh , Bates '78
n.b.: The Patriot Act may be soon repealed under sunset legislation if the Republicans can ever decide tto decide . http://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2011/02/22/democrats-republicans-... We don't know if the Brady bill was repealed or not
City Lisbon stabbings lead to Sabattus standoff
11.02.27 ≠ 21:00 HST • . . ...What a tragedy . Is violence becoming a social norm in ME ? Maybe it's just cabin fever . God bless the good Samaritan . Let us know if (s)he needs any help with the hospital bills " Sabattus Police Lt. Matt Prince said calls came in to his agency about 5:15 p.m. that Hinkley was armed at his family's farm. " Apropos of nothing : The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (Pub.L. 103-159, 107 Stat. 1536) was an Act of the United States Congress that, for the first time, instituted federal background checks on firearm purchasers in the United States. It was signed into law by President Bill Clinton on November 30, 1993, and went into effect on February 28, 1994. The Act was named after James Brady, who was shot by John Hinckley, Jr. , during an attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan on March 30, 1981 /s, Dr. Dosh , Bates '78
n.b.: The Patriot Act may be soon repealed under sunset legislation if the Republicans can ever decide tto decide . http://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2011/02/22/democrats-republicans-... We don't know if the Brady bill was repealed or not
Maine lags in observing gun safety laws
Maine does lag √ Good editorial . Hindsight is usually 20 / 20 . ≠ 186,000,000 guns . ≠ 300,000,000 people . When's enough , enough ? The British are not coming anymore . Nor are the Canadians or the Mexcians . We all pity the poor congresswoman in from AZ and her astronaut husband . We really do . Some estimates suggest there are more guns than people in the USA , up to 420 million guns http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20101126150155AAAZHds Bambi wil always lose out badly to a Avtomat Kalishnikova 1947 ( AK - 47 ) . We support the right to arm bears √ Jim Brady ( Ronald Reagan's press sec'y - remember him ? ) would probably agree . Aloha from Pahoa , Dr. Dosh and Ohana :)
Cut red tape, but do so with due diligence
Good editorial √ 11.02.24 21:45 HST •
At Bates they taught us about things like paradigm shift ( or revolutionary science ) . It is a term used by Thomas Kuhn in his influential book The Structure of Scientific Revolutions ( 1 9 6 2 ) to describe a change in the basic assumptions , or paradigms , within the ruling theory of science . It is in contrast to his idea of normal science . Politics is a social science . We also learned about sunset provisions in Prof. Gary Thumm's Govt. classes . I loathe this comparison ( mainly because not much of good has ever come out of TX ) but , in fact , the Texas Sunset provision was established in 1 9 7 7 , and , under Texas law , all agencies – except universities , courts , and agencies established by the Texas Constitution – will be abolished on a specific date , generally 1 2 years after creation or renewal , unless the Texas Legislature passes specific legislation to continue its functions
Perhaps our respective State Legislatures could follow this model . Yet it might involve a certain amount of good 'ole U . S . r e v o l u t i o n a r y social science ( not - r a d i c a l - or merely - r e a c t i o n a r y -) and certainly not throwing out Maine
Sound good ? /s, Dr. Dosh
Center's report didn't adjust for size differences
Thanks Rex , 11.02.24 9:15 pm HST •
" Maine appears about average (if you throw out Hawaii :) "
" Right - sizing," " down - sizing , " " happy - sizing . " Hasn't any one e l s e ever read Dilbert ® in Maine ? Heritage is just a code word for all the neo-cons ( i . e ., Republicans in exile at http://www.heritage.org in D C ) The last balanced US federal budget was under President Clinton . This current recession started under Bush - Cheney ( deny it someone ) . Hypocrisy and two faced individuals abound in the Republican party . Palin ? Newt ? Gingrich has been married three times . In the mid-1990s, Gingrich began an affair with House of Representatives staffer Callista Bisek, who is 23 years his junior; they continued their affair during the Lewinsky scandal . Is this the best they can do ?
Ronald Reagan oversaw the largest U S Federal Govt. build up in U S history ( he really did , in absolute numbers of new employees ) . He had children who didn't follow his particular family values . Wasn't Nancy his second wifey , too , after Jane Wyman ? Some of us tend to side more with Ron Jr. , Patti Davis and Maureen . Although reared Roman Catholic following her mother's conversion , Maureen was pro-choice on abortion . She also believed that Oliver North should have been court-martialed ( the felon ) . Patti , like her brother Ron , is known for holding liberal viewpoints , which clashed often with her famously conservative father . She openly held a pro-choice viewpoint on abortion, supported gay rights , and opposed nuclear weapons . Many of us trust Republicans about as far as we can t h r o w them
Then there are the fence sitters : ( D - CT ) Lieberman , ( R - ME ) Snowe and ( R - ME ) Collins . Choose to choose . Decide to decide already ( tautologies, i realize )
But don't go and confuse them with any more facts L S J ®
s/, Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i
Wisconsin Gov. Walker offering a new idea ?
. .That's rather doubtful Rich . The Republicans haven't had a new idea since they were the ' Know Nothing " party in ≠ 1 8 5 6 • Try " clueless " or " the party of ' No . ' " Don't want to confuse you with the facts though :)
Dr. Dosh , Hawai'i
http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Know_Nothing_Platform_1856
Maine should retain its rules on snow dumps
This is a more difficult topic than it may seem at first blush . In fact , many probably thought L / A , Lisbon and Brunswick still dumped the snow , slush , and ice directly in to the Androscoggin River ( i know i did ) . Trash in the river , medical waste , as well as garbage is clearly unacceptable and quite illegal already . L \ A does a - g r e a t - job of keeping the roads clean every winter although the water main breaks every year on Lisbon St ., just like clock work . The garbage collectors in N Y C said there was only one real big difference between this year's snow storms and the blasts from the past ( i.e., Recycling )
Does any firm log up river any more ( Georgia Pacific ® or others ?) and send the logs down stream ? Now there's some real nasty , stinky , foamy , and crappy pollution if you've ever had to see or smell it
As we live in Hawai'i now it's difficult to comment on this other than to say that water by - product all ends up in your many Maine rivers eventually . What ever is leeched out is leeched out on whom-so-ever's property they dump the stuff on ( in due course ) . There is E P A Superfund $$ for major clean-ups that has been available ever since President Carter was our President
We are not tree huggers . Trees , people , and chickens ( De Coster's egg farms ) are all renewable resources . Snow is a nuisance . People can be also if their furniture gets covered by snow at the side of the road whilst they eagerly await pick-up with baited breathe
We get snow here also . Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa are both almost 14,000 ft. tall
Our problems are simply vog , feral pigs & cats , mongeese , earth shakes and tsunamis
Hug a child today • /s, Dr. Dosh 02.11.22 , ≠ 5 pm hst •
Sunjournal : Firefox ® prevented 1 1 popups from occurring √ Good gracious • Eleven ?
Less drama here than in many places
Rex , Friday 1 pm HST • Good analysis . Some States have it bad . ME and HI aren't in that group , thankfully .. AL , MS , LA , DC , and FL are . i realize DC is not a State . i worked there for many years . " Walker promised to call out the National Guard if state workers went on strike. " The problem with this approach is , " What would they do ? " Shoot State workers ? Oh , there's a good solution Gov. Ayuh √ ( †ongue placed firmly in cheek . Remember Kent State anyone ? ) We have a civilian and not a military government , thank goodness . i say bring the ME National Guard troops home from Iraq and Afghanistan A S A Practical , save some lives , and save some of our US taxpayer$$ in the meantime Mr. Gates SECDEF . i worked for SECSTATE Colin Powell . Does anyone have any clue why he quit ? A: No exit strategy . No W M D . Dumb intelligence . Now we are feeling the true effects of the Bush - Cheney Great Recession . Yes . Fact . It started under Bush and will end under President Obama
Aloha from Pahoa , /s, Dr. Dosh
Maine should join compact to protect wildlife
. . ...Yes √ Good editorial . 11.02.14 , 20:30 HST •
People confuse rights with priviledges all the time . You have the right to carry a flashlight and a bow and arrow around at night in ME , but i wouldn't suggest doing it . Some of us support the right ot arm bears , in fact
As for your right to vote , convicted felons ? You have no right to vote
The priviledge to drive ? Yes . No D U I 's and you , too , can drive around okay . It is - not - a right
There is no implicit right to hunt or fish ( except possibly on some private land ) . It is , instead , a privilege offered only to people who follow the laws and practice good sportsmanship
We hunt here . Just kilt several mongeese the other day . Nuisances . Hawai'ians call 'em " squirrels "
Kudos on all the awards L S J . You deserve them . Surely beats the Twin City Times
/s, Your readers
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Fixing state government
. .uh . .
How come when you get your dog fixed , it doesn't work any more ¿
Always remember Garret , Politics comes from the Latin : " poly " ( meaning ; many ) and , " tics " ( meaning ; blood sucking creatures ) .
h t h ( hope this helps :)
Aloha from Pahoa , 11.02.09 , 23:14 HST •
No money left for high-speed railroad project
Rex ,
You got this one wrong . How can we afford to - not - use high speed rail ? Do this math . Trains can move a ton of freight approximately 468 miles on a single gallon of fuel. Efficient use of fuel means fewer greenhouse gases or carbon emissions for our nation. http://www.csx.com/index.cfm/customers/tools/carbon-calculator/
Jet turbine powered aircraft are fuel inefficient and about the least carbon neutral of any form of transportation ( except for rocket ships and the automobile ). On top of that , airlines do not treat you as a passenger . You are a seat . A fare . How about those thousands upon thousands of cancelled flights this winter ? Wow . When was the last time you rode a train ? How about even a bus ( another more fuel efficient form of transportation ) ? Try the Downeaster . They even have a senior citizen fare
Okay , i think i've made my point . My son and i travel coast to coast on AMTRAK® every summer and enjoy the ride . AMTRAK® is like the U S Postal Service : through thick and thin , rain , sleet and snow - they do it and they get you there , too , with courteous , efficient , and friendly service . No seat belts too . The food is - g r e a t - and about the same price as Denny's® . For some people out west where the distances are greater it is the only form of reliable and affordable transportation . Employees are unionized , too , with great benefits and attitudes
We read in this very same newspaper how , 1 0 0 years ago , one could take a trolley car from Portland , Maine to Washington , D C in any kind of weather at a low price . Nowadays , even the bus from NYC to BOS is only $US25 r/t . Visit your Biddeford trolley museum . It's great
My how the more things change the more they stay the same , huh ? Do support rail . Your Maine State Government has published some very revealing studies about the positive effects of rail to the Maine economy . They really have . ... They're on-line, too
/s, Dr. Dosh and ohana :)
Poland crash results in fatality
. .AAwww. .
Our hearts go out to all involved
What a terrible tragedy . .. . ) ; >*
Maine barred owl caught after headhunting spree in Bethel
. . They got him ( the thief ) ! Sure it wasn't a chicken hawk ? Maybe an eagle ? All we have here are mongeese , plovers , albatrosses , and tropical finches ( some cardinals and Rhode Island Reds , too ) Alo'ha from Pahoa http://www.audubon.org/search-by-zip
Injured goose victim of fowl play . . . ..
. . ..HAhahahah . Great headline, Terry . What next ? " Man Bites Dog "
.. What a winter , huh ? Alo'ha from Pahoa HI 96778 u s of a
Here's an other one , " Biddeford Man Killed in New York Nuclear Holocaust "
Laugh a little . It's like jogging ( on the inside :) ∞
Mwalinu
.. Congratulations ! Welcome fully to the U . S . , newly minted citizen . We are basically all immigrants here , except , ( possibly ) , for our Passamoquoddy , Mic - Mac , and Penobscot brothers and sisters who tend to judge us - all - by the content of our character and not the color of our skin ( be it black , brown , white , yellow , or red ) .
In Japanese they say Sensei , teacher , O'ja'la
/s, Dr. Dosh and ohana , Hawai'i
Nightmarish case reveals dark side of abortion culture
Rich ,
This is the quintessential women's issue . You writing anything about it strikes many of us about the same as someone dancing about architecture . Let's put it another way . Have you ever been pregnant ? Didn't think so . Neither have i :)
As Minnesota's Somali gangs evolve, so does enforcement
. . Eshallah , Monday 15:30 HST •
This is a disturbing story , yet , it sounds like they may have collared the bad guys there in the twin cities of MN . Yet , in America ( unlike France ) , one is presumed innocent until proven guilty . We do hate lynch mobs . On a more positive note , Southern Sudan voted for independence today .
As you might say in the greater L / A metropolitan area , " O'ha'la "
Alo'ha from Pahoa :)
Online commenting to change tomorrow
Kewlsie √ Monday 2 pm HST •
Don't get angry at a private business because they are doing what they want to do with their business , posters • Freedom of the press . It somewhat like the 2nd Amendment to the U S Constitution , only different ( read : Egypt )
i remain ,
Dr. Dosh, Pahoa HI 96778 U S A :)
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Nazi zombies
. .Good editorial √ " Hitler was also a dog owner, yet few people would argue dog ownership leads to genocide. " Heh • People are still dying to get in the US . No one is dying to get out , Steve :)
Engine drops out of car, sends it into traffic
. .uh , Does this happen often in the Pine Tree State ?
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. . connection problems --->
. .Hmm. . It may be that you have a virus or a trojan , sniffer or someone installed a keylogger on your computer without you even knowing it or something of that nature . Do you use Windows ® ? i don't ( Mac® here ) . Are you on dial-up ? i am . e.g., Jan 27 16:11:32 1Cust7104 Firewall[45]: Stealth Mode connection attempt to TCP 63.20.155.194 from 74.125.128.138:80 Jan 27 16:12:02: --- last message repeated 7 times ---
Have your machine disinfected and install all updates
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. . Guns don't kill ppl -->
. . .Fact : 300,000,000 citizens , 186,000,000 guns . According to the Center for Disease Control ( US - CDC ) In the year 2007 Homicide with a firearm: 12,129, Suicide with a firearm: 17,348 ,
Death by accidental discharge of firearm: 721 Utah has an official revolver now . AZ lost 6 people the other day . We should really be supporting the right to arm bears . The British aren't coming any more , y'all . Neither are the Canadians or the Mexicans . Statistics show that you are equally likely to be killed with your own gun during a robbery ( if you have one ) . Doesn't an AK-47 make a bit of a mess of Bambi when you shoot her ? Suggestion : Let's go back to bows and arrows ( and flashlights ;) Mainers , ,,,
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. . Good editorial √ " . ...the idea of a state government being allowed to declare bankruptcy is just daft. "
Newt huh ? Newt and the Republicans ? Whelp , how did his divorce turn out . The guy's a dunce and always has been . Hopefully the Republicans will stop fighting battles they have already lost , too , ( or at least drop their health plans . They are wasting their breath ) . " The Know Nothing Party " is simply the party of " No " now . [ The movement originated in New York in 1843 as the American Republican Party. ] Too bad , too . Correct me if i am wrong , but wasn't the last balanced federal budget proposed and enacted by President Clinton in 1 9 9 5 ? A : Yes
/s, Dr Dosh , Hawai'i
b t w - Our President was born here . He really was