Month December 2006

The Kings Highway, Makena

This 6 mile round trip hike is mostly on a lava field, the lava is called a’a. It looks a bit like freshly tilled earth from a distance, but is solid rock. The hike looks easy. It’s not. The trail…

US military has hissy fit

A Phillipines court convicted a US Marine of rape and a judge said the Marine will be held in a local prison, rather than be allowed to stay in the US Embassy, pending appeals. The US military had a temper…

Disconnect

Bush: Iraq pullout would hurt credibility Because it’s all about image and PR spin… US Marines charged with murder in Haditha Does the US have any credibility left to lose? But Condi thinks it’s “worth the investment.” Invest your children.…