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Blogs for December 2009

Low College Debt for Students in Hawaii

Posted on December 25, 2009

Low College Debt for Students in Hawaii

Many of those who grow up in Hawaii wind up taking off for the U.S. mainland to go to college. Why would they do such a thing, you might ask. Well it's usually just to explore the world outside our shores. But do they… Continue Reading

Hawaii Undersea Power Grid Routes Mapped

Posted on December 18, 2009

Hawaii Undersea Power Grid Routes Mapped

Researchers from the University of Hawaii were contracted in June to survey the ocean floor between the Hawaiian Islands to find the best routes for undersea power cables. The project involves connecting cables between Lanai, Molokai, Oahu, and Maui. Nine routes were recommended last week.

The… Continue Reading

National Decline of November Job Losses

Posted on December 11, 2009

National Decline of November Job Losses

The number of job losses nationwide declined sharply in November to the lowest level since the recession began. While some economists estimated that November's job losses would hit around 111,000, the actual number was 11,000 according to the U.S. Department of Labor (USDL).

Industries with job… Continue Reading

Google Street View Now Available for Maui

Posted on December 04, 2009

Google Street View Now Available for Maui

It's the moment we've all been waiting for! Google just released Street View for Maui and Oahu! Okay, so maybe we weren't all waiting for it, but it's good news for the tourism industry as well as Maui residents.

In case you aren't familiar with… Continue Reading