by Pearl Hahn Remember how anthropogenic global warming advocates had to switch their terminology to climate change? I also have to remind myself to stop using the term “renewable energy” for wind, solar, and other alternatives to fossil fuels. This Mises piece likens energy to a river, existing as flows
by Pearl Hahn Hawaii’s economy- and that of the United States- should take cues from bold moves made by two countries on opposite sides of the world, Chile and New Zealand. It seems like US leaders are intentionally steering away from capitalism towards socialism. For years, we’ve been watching as
by Pearl Hahn Do you recall teenage summers of flipping burgers, lifeguarding at the community pool, or scooping ice cream? During my summers in high school, I did various stints from stamping envelopes at a veterans hospital (unpaid) to performing skits as a camp counselor (paid… barely). Thanks to a
by Pearl Hahn Obama’s Energy Secretary, Steven Chu, is currently endeavoring to develop green jobs under the belief that such an initiative will alleviate rising unemployment and the recession. Chu, a Nobel-prize-winning physicist, has been adamantabout his wish to fight global warming and advocates spending billions on alternative energy research
by Pearl Hahn Many members of the public would agree that paychecks of elected officials and all public servants (otherwise known as government workers, whether at the city, state, or federal level) should be kept low to ensure that people who enter the public sector are truly motivated by a
by Pearl Hahn It turns out Central Pacific Financial, which was not originally slated to receive any bailout funds, is now standing to receive $135 million from the Treasury. Senator Inouye reported ownership of shares worth $350,000 to $700,000 at the end of 2007. According to the Washington Post article
by Pearl Hahn The most widely read papers in Hawaii, The Advertiser and Star Bulletin, have done more investigative stories recently on waste and questionable expenditures within the state government, especially the Department of Education. Here’s one about public school contracts: “School Contracts Under Scrutiny”. Here’s another one covering expensive
Recently the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii and Smart Business Hawaii held the 2009 DOE Trim the Fat contest. The goal was to encourage the citizens of Hawaii to identify innovative ways of cutting DOE costs without resorting to employee furloughs or layoffs. To get the word out, I hoped to
Grassroot Institute Weekly Video Education Series: The Next Haole How people of every background built the Kingdom of Hawaii and the State of Hawaii but the Akaka Bill will divide us along bloodlines! To support the nonpartisan efforts of the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii regarding the Akaka bill and other
Grassroot Institute Weekly Video Education Series: Master Marine Navigator Mau Piailug. To support the nonpartisan efforts of the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii regarding the Akaka bill and other vital issues, please visit www.grassrootinstitute.org.
by Pearl Hahn Remember how anthropogenic global warming advocates had to switch their terminology to climate change? I also have to remind myself to stop using the term “renewable energy” for wind, solar, and other alternatives to fossil fuels. This Mises piece likens energy to a river, existing as flows
by Pearl Hahn Hawaii’s economy- and that of the United States- should take cues from bold moves made by two countries on opposite sides of the world, Chile and New Zealand. It seems like US leaders are intentionally steering away from capitalism towards socialism. For years, we’ve been watching as
by Pearl Hahn Do you recall teenage summers of flipping burgers, lifeguarding at the community pool, or scooping ice cream? During my summers in high school, I did various stints from stamping envelopes at a veterans hospital (unpaid) to performing skits as a camp counselor (paid… barely). Thanks to a
by Pearl Hahn Obama’s Energy Secretary, Steven Chu, is currently endeavoring to develop green jobs under the belief that such an initiative will alleviate rising unemployment and the recession. Chu, a Nobel-prize-winning physicist, has been adamantabout his wish to fight global warming and advocates spending billions on alternative energy research
by Pearl Hahn Many members of the public would agree that paychecks of elected officials and all public servants (otherwise known as government workers, whether at the city, state, or federal level) should be kept low to ensure that people who enter the public sector are truly motivated by a
by Pearl Hahn It turns out Central Pacific Financial, which was not originally slated to receive any bailout funds, is now standing to receive $135 million from the Treasury. Senator Inouye reported ownership of shares worth $350,000 to $700,000 at the end of 2007. According to the Washington Post article
by Pearl Hahn The most widely read papers in Hawaii, The Advertiser and Star Bulletin, have done more investigative stories recently on waste and questionable expenditures within the state government, especially the Department of Education. Here’s one about public school contracts: “School Contracts Under Scrutiny”. Here’s another one covering expensive
Recently the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii and Smart Business Hawaii held the 2009 DOE Trim the Fat contest. The goal was to encourage the citizens of Hawaii to identify innovative ways of cutting DOE costs without resorting to employee furloughs or layoffs. To get the word out, I hoped to
Grassroot Institute Weekly Video Education Series: The Next Haole How people of every background built the Kingdom of Hawaii and the State of Hawaii but the Akaka Bill will divide us along bloodlines! To support the nonpartisan efforts of the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii regarding the Akaka bill and other
Grassroot Institute Weekly Video Education Series: Master Marine Navigator Mau Piailug. To support the nonpartisan efforts of the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii regarding the Akaka bill and other vital issues, please visit www.grassrootinstitute.org.
