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		<title><![CDATA[Punaweb Forum - 2008 Big Island Elections]]></title>
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			<title><![CDATA[Breakdown of precincts votes]]></title>
			<link>https://punaweb.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=4604</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 12:22:54 -0600</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://punaweb.org/forum/member.php?action=profile&uid=1249">hikatz</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[According to article in newspaper, majority of the voters in Hilo and the outlying precincts gave Kenoi his victory!   (<a href="http://www.westhawaiitoday.com/articles/2008/11/08/local/local03.txt" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">http://www.westhawaiitoday.com/articles/...ocal03.txt</a>)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[According to article in newspaper, majority of the voters in Hilo and the outlying precincts gave Kenoi his victory!   (<a href="http://www.westhawaiitoday.com/articles/2008/11/08/local/local03.txt" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">http://www.westhawaiitoday.com/articles/...ocal03.txt</a>)]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hawaiian voter turnout among the lowest]]></title>
			<link>https://punaweb.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=4603</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 07:12:49 -0600</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://punaweb.org/forum/member.php?action=profile&uid=7">Rob Tucker</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[This article from the Star Bulletin says voter turnout was unexpectedly low in Hawaii:<br />
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<a href="http://www.starbulletin.com/news/20081108_voting_in_isles_among_lowest.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">http://www.starbulletin.com/news/2008110...owest.html</a><br />
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I also heard an interesting statement on NPR that while the rest of the nation voted for change, <br />
Hawaii voted to maintain the status quo...<br />
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[This article from the Star Bulletin says voter turnout was unexpectedly low in Hawaii:<br />
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<a href="http://www.starbulletin.com/news/20081108_voting_in_isles_among_lowest.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">http://www.starbulletin.com/news/2008110...owest.html</a><br />
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I also heard an interesting statement on NPR that while the rest of the nation voted for change, <br />
Hawaii voted to maintain the status quo...<br />
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			<title><![CDATA[Governor Lingle]]></title>
			<link>https://punaweb.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=4577</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:45:55 -0600</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://punaweb.org/forum/member.php?action=profile&uid=1490">Dgallegra</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Shame on Linda Lingle for supporting her party and not the person.  In the Tribune-Herald on Tuesday, page A3, there is an article about her campaign journey on the mainland.  I've lost all faith in our State government and hope to see a positive change in two years.<br />
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Diana G. Allegra]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Shame on Linda Lingle for supporting her party and not the person.  In the Tribune-Herald on Tuesday, page A3, there is an article about her campaign journey on the mainland.  I've lost all faith in our State government and hope to see a positive change in two years.<br />
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Diana G. Allegra]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[The issues still remain]]></title>
			<link>https://punaweb.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=4573</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:47:53 -0600</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://punaweb.org/forum/member.php?action=profile&uid=7">Rob Tucker</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Aloha to supporters of Angel Pilago.<br />
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We lost the election.  Fair is fair.  We need to look forward to working with Mayor Elect Kenoi and we want to do that effectively.<br />
Billy is an intelligent and articulate man.  We have been fortunate to have two capable local Hawaiian men for this office.<br />
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The issues still remain.  Open Government, Community Planning,  Economic Development, Sustainability.<br />
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The good news is that we are now more connected and organized than before.  We have made new friends and alliances across the island.<br />
We need to reorganize our efforts and keep on the path.<br />
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The election of Barak Obama, and the issues and priorities he has championed, have some promise in helping Hawaii island in meeting it's goals.<br />
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We have much to look forward to.<br />
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Mahalo,<br />
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Punaweb moderator]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Aloha to supporters of Angel Pilago.<br />
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We lost the election.  Fair is fair.  We need to look forward to working with Mayor Elect Kenoi and we want to do that effectively.<br />
Billy is an intelligent and articulate man.  We have been fortunate to have two capable local Hawaiian men for this office.<br />
<br />
The issues still remain.  Open Government, Community Planning,  Economic Development, Sustainability.<br />
<br />
The good news is that we are now more connected and organized than before.  We have made new friends and alliances across the island.<br />
We need to reorganize our efforts and keep on the path.<br />
<br />
The election of Barak Obama, and the issues and priorities he has championed, have some promise in helping Hawaii island in meeting it's goals.<br />
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We have much to look forward to.<br />
<br />
Mahalo,<br />
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Punaweb moderator]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What to do with old Election Signs?]]></title>
			<link>https://punaweb.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=4571</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:17:53 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Thanks Dr. W for doing your part in picking up election signs in HPP.<br />
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Is there a place in general that one should return election signs?<br />
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I would imagine that the stakes could be used again for another campaign... and any candidate thinking of running again might want to save their signs.<br />
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What is the "Right" thing to do with the signs?<br />
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<a href="http://damontucker.wordpress.com">My Blog</a><br />
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Thanks Dr. W for doing your part in picking up election signs in HPP.<br />
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Is there a place in general that one should return election signs?<br />
<br />
I would imagine that the stakes could be used again for another campaign... and any candidate thinking of running again might want to save their signs.<br />
<br />
What is the "Right" thing to do with the signs?<br />
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<a href="http://damontucker.wordpress.com">My Blog</a><br />
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			<title><![CDATA[The Election Forum - one week notice]]></title>
			<link>https://punaweb.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=4569</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:21:01 -0600</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://punaweb.org/forum/member.php?action=profile&uid=7">Rob Tucker</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[With the 2008 election over I will maintain this <i>2008 Big Island Elections</i> forum for one more week at which point it will be removed.<br />
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Thank you for participating.<br />
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Punaweb moderator]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[With the 2008 election over I will maintain this <i>2008 Big Island Elections</i> forum for one more week at which point it will be removed.<br />
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Thank you for participating.<br />
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Punaweb moderator]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Congrats: Kenoi, Naeole, Hanohano & Weed]]></title>
			<link>https://punaweb.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=4565</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:52:16 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[All precincts have reported.<br />
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Congrats to all winners.<br />
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<a href="http://damontucker.wordpress.com">My Blog</a><br />
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[All precincts have reported.<br />
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Congrats to all winners.<br />
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			<title><![CDATA[After the First Reading...]]></title>
			<link>https://punaweb.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=4564</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:21:23 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://damontucker.wordpress.com/2008/11/04/16-votes-seperate-safarik-and-naeole-after-first-reading/">Noticed</a> a tight race between Naeole and Safarik is separated by only 16 votes!<br />
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://damontucker.wordpress.com/2008/11/04/16-votes-seperate-safarik-and-naeole-after-first-reading/">Noticed</a> a tight race between Naeole and Safarik is separated by only 16 votes!<br />
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			<title><![CDATA[History is Made]]></title>
			<link>https://punaweb.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=4561</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:02:08 -0600</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://punaweb.org/forum/member.php?action=profile&uid=1379">Jon</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Now lets make it good.<br />
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Transplanted Texan<br />
"I am here to chew bubble gum and kick some *** ... and I'm all out of bubble gum"]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Now lets make it good.<br />
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Transplanted Texan<br />
"I am here to chew bubble gum and kick some *** ... and I'm all out of bubble gum"]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Help!  Absent-minded Absentee voter....]]></title>
			<link>https://punaweb.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=4560</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 02:14:16 -0600</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://punaweb.org/forum/member.php?action=profile&uid=904">Adam79</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Aloha,<br />
I have an absentee ballot that I neglected to mail in time.  Ironically, the whole reason I registered for Absentee voting is so I could mail it in ahead of time and not have to worry about running around or waiting in line on election day.  Joke's on me eh?  Anyways, on the envelope it just says it must be recieved before 6 pm on election day.  Does that mean I could hand-deliver it to the County Clerk's office?  If not, and I am S.O.L. on that ballot, do I still have the option of voting in person on a normal ballot?  I looked it up on the Dept. of Elections website, and my assigned polling place is Cooper Center in Volcano.  Does this also mean I can only vote at that particular location?  If it is open until 6 then that won't be a problem.  Of course, I would prefer to just be able to drop off my ballot that is already filled out and sealed.  Sorry for so many questions but I just want my votes to be counted. <br />
Any help or suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated.<br />
<br />
Mahalo.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Aloha,<br />
I have an absentee ballot that I neglected to mail in time.  Ironically, the whole reason I registered for Absentee voting is so I could mail it in ahead of time and not have to worry about running around or waiting in line on election day.  Joke's on me eh?  Anyways, on the envelope it just says it must be recieved before 6 pm on election day.  Does that mean I could hand-deliver it to the County Clerk's office?  If not, and I am S.O.L. on that ballot, do I still have the option of voting in person on a normal ballot?  I looked it up on the Dept. of Elections website, and my assigned polling place is Cooper Center in Volcano.  Does this also mean I can only vote at that particular location?  If it is open until 6 then that won't be a problem.  Of course, I would prefer to just be able to drop off my ballot that is already filled out and sealed.  Sorry for so many questions but I just want my votes to be counted. <br />
Any help or suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated.<br />
<br />
Mahalo.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Poll Issues]]></title>
			<link>https://punaweb.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=4559</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:52:11 -0600</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://punaweb.org/forum/member.php?action=profile&uid=1379">Jon</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Sounds like that were some issues at the Keonepoko Elementary Schoolý polling place this morning when the Chair Person would not let the Republican poll watchers do their job. But it was resolved after a time. I hope to have detail later. <br />
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Damon or someone else might already have them, if so please post them up.<br />
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I am reading about others issues around the country, buy so far they have not been the disasters that have been predicted.<br />
<br />
Lets hope it stays that way.<br />
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<br />
Transplanted Texan<br />
"I am here to chew bubble gum and kick some *** ... and I'm all out of bubble gum"]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Sounds like that were some issues at the Keonepoko Elementary Schoolý polling place this morning when the Chair Person would not let the Republican poll watchers do their job. But it was resolved after a time. I hope to have detail later. <br />
<br />
Damon or someone else might already have them, if so please post them up.<br />
<br />
I am reading about others issues around the country, buy so far they have not been the disasters that have been predicted.<br />
<br />
Lets hope it stays that way.<br />
<br />
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<br />
Transplanted Texan<br />
"I am here to chew bubble gum and kick some *** ... and I'm all out of bubble gum"]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[V O T E]]></title>
			<link>https://punaweb.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=4557</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:57:44 -0600</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://punaweb.org/forum/member.php?action=profile&uid=978">Tiffany Edwards</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[<br />
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Coming from someone who used to be in a cult that discouraged voting and participation in this world in general, I ask everyone, if you haven't already, go vote in this historic election!  <br />
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<br />
WOOHOO.<br />
<br />
ALOHA <br />
<br />
Tiff and Coco [:X]<br />
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Teaching my baby to be a proud patriot. xxoo<br />
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<a href="http://www.bigislandchronicle.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">www.bigislandchronicle.com</a><br />
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coming soon... blog with aloha]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<br />
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Coming from someone who used to be in a cult that discouraged voting and participation in this world in general, I ask everyone, if you haven't already, go vote in this historic election!  <br />
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<br />
WOOHOO.<br />
<br />
ALOHA <br />
<br />
Tiff and Coco [:X]<br />
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Teaching my baby to be a proud patriot. xxoo<br />
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<a href="http://www.bigislandchronicle.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">www.bigislandchronicle.com</a><br />
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coming soon... blog with aloha]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[BIVN On Election Eve... Video]]></title>
			<link>https://punaweb.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=4555</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:52:41 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Well it has been an interesting election season.<br />
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I see a few punawebbers on this <a href="http://www.bigislandvideonews.com/hilo/20081103rally.htm">video</a> shot this evening in Hilo by Big Island Video News.<br />
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I can't wait till tomorrow is over and we can all be friends again.[^][:X]<br />
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If you haven't voted... please do so tomorrow!<br />
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Well it has been an interesting election season.<br />
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I see a few punawebbers on this <a href="http://www.bigislandvideonews.com/hilo/20081103rally.htm">video</a> shot this evening in Hilo by Big Island Video News.<br />
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I can't wait till tomorrow is over and we can all be friends again.[^][:X]<br />
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If you haven't voted... please do so tomorrow!<br />
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			<title><![CDATA[Mahalo to all Pilago Supporters and Campaigners]]></title>
			<link>https://punaweb.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=4551</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 02:12:12 -0600</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://punaweb.org/forum/member.php?action=profile&uid=7">Rob Tucker</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I want to mahalo all our <font color="red"><font size="4">Pilago for Mayor</font id="size4"></font id="red"> supporters and campaigners.<br />
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A lot of work and effort has been put forth and a lot has been accomplished.  I am proud of the role <font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4">Puna</font id="size4"></font id="Comic Sans MS"> is playing in this election.<br />
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We will find out the results of this effort soon but some congratulations for the effort are due now.<br />
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Some of you have been generous with your time and some with money and some with both.  <br />
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The campaign has operated as close to the community as possible and has brought the island together in interesting ways.<br />
<font size="6"><br />
Mahalo to you all....</font id="size6"><br />
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Rob Tucker]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I want to mahalo all our <font color="red"><font size="4">Pilago for Mayor</font id="size4"></font id="red"> supporters and campaigners.<br />
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A lot of work and effort has been put forth and a lot has been accomplished.  I am proud of the role <font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4">Puna</font id="size4"></font id="Comic Sans MS"> is playing in this election.<br />
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We will find out the results of this effort soon but some congratulations for the effort are due now.<br />
<br />
Some of you have been generous with your time and some with money and some with both.  <br />
<br />
The campaign has operated as close to the community as possible and has brought the island together in interesting ways.<br />
<font size="6"><br />
Mahalo to you all....</font id="size6"><br />
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Rob Tucker]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Election night results -- streaming on wide screen]]></title>
			<link>https://punaweb.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=4550</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:32:40 -0600</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://punaweb.org/forum/member.php?action=profile&uid=572">james weatherford</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[We plan to watch the election results Tuesday night and invite ya'll to join us. <br />
Streaming on to a wide screen, and we have local network with 5 computers to follow multiple sites if anyone wants to do that -- tech help always welcome in these matters <img src="https://punaweb.org/forum/images/smilies/smile.png" alt="Smile" title="Smile" class="smilie smilie_1" /><br />
Come one, come all. We will have avocado dip and chips. Bring and share what you like <img src="https://punaweb.org/forum/images/smilies/smile.png" alt="Smile" title="Smile" class="smilie smilie_1" /><br />
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Polls close 6pm. Will be here till pau and welcome anyone looking to join a political party <img src="https://punaweb.org/forum/images/smilies/wink.png" alt="Wink" title="Wink" class="smilie smilie_2" /><br />
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15-1888 6th, Hawaiian Paradise Park --<br />
travel Maku`u toward ocean to 6th, turn left on 6th, and ours is the first house on the left.<br />
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James Weatherford, Ph.D.<br />
15-1888 Hialoa<br />
Hawaiian Paradise Park]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[We plan to watch the election results Tuesday night and invite ya'll to join us. <br />
Streaming on to a wide screen, and we have local network with 5 computers to follow multiple sites if anyone wants to do that -- tech help always welcome in these matters <img src="https://punaweb.org/forum/images/smilies/smile.png" alt="Smile" title="Smile" class="smilie smilie_1" /><br />
Come one, come all. We will have avocado dip and chips. Bring and share what you like <img src="https://punaweb.org/forum/images/smilies/smile.png" alt="Smile" title="Smile" class="smilie smilie_1" /><br />
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Polls close 6pm. Will be here till pau and welcome anyone looking to join a political party <img src="https://punaweb.org/forum/images/smilies/wink.png" alt="Wink" title="Wink" class="smilie smilie_2" /><br />
<br />
15-1888 6th, Hawaiian Paradise Park --<br />
travel Maku`u toward ocean to 6th, turn left on 6th, and ours is the first house on the left.<br />
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James Weatherford, Ph.D.<br />
15-1888 Hialoa<br />
Hawaiian Paradise Park]]></content:encoded>
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