General Interest

National Debt Article

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: July 16, 2011

Lately, I’ve seen a lot of troubling film footage from European countries that haven’t managed their finances very well.  They’re rioting in the streets.  It’s chaos.  I’m worried that those scenes will be televised from American cities in the not so distant future if we continue on the same path as those European countries. That chaos hurts everyone … Continue reading National Debt Article

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Thomas Sowell: Fed Up with the Fed?

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: May 6, 2011

By Thomas Sowell The idea that the federal government has to step in whenever there is a downturn in the economy is an economic dogma that ignores much of the history of the United States. During the first hundred years of the United States, there was no Federal Reserve.  During the first one hundred and fifty … Continue reading Thomas Sowell: Fed Up with the Fed?

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My Visit to The Contemporary Museum

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: May 4, 2011

The Contemporary Museum 2411 Makiki Heights Drive Honolulu, HI 96822 My wife and I visited The Contemporary Museum over the weekend.  The museum is devoted exclusively to contemporary art and currently displays the works of Steven and William Ladd of Brooklyn.  The museum is located at the historic Cooke-Spalding house and gardens.  You’ll enjoy beautiful views of … Continue reading My Visit to The Contemporary Museum

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Hawaii Community Development Authority Public Hearings May 18, 2011

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: April 20, 2011

The Hawaii Community Development Authority will be conducting two public hearings on May 18, 2011 to adopt the Mauka Area Plan and to repeal and adopt administrative rules for the Kakaako and Kalaeloa Community Development Districts.  For more detailed information, read the public hearing notices: Mauka Area Plan Kakaako and Kalaeloa administrative rules Contributed by Michael Zimmerman … Continue reading Hawaii Community Development Authority Public Hearings May 18, 2011

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Kakaako Makai Conceptual Master Plan

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: January 14, 2011

The Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) posted a DRAFT of the Kakaako Makai Conceptual Master Plan on its web site.  Review and download the Draft Master Plan Review the Plan’s many appendices (lower half of the page) The HCDA is accepting public comments until February 16, 2011.  The HCDA will also receive comments on the draft … Continue reading Kakaako Makai Conceptual Master Plan

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