Former U.S. Congressman Barney Frank used to mock those pretending not to be influenced by cash funneled into their pockets. "I can't be bought," Frank put it, "but I sure as hell can be rented." These days, it's Performative Primary Politics 101 for Democrats, catering to a left-tilting ...
EDITOR'S NOTE: Physicians, providers, and administrative staff who practice at Maui Health hospitals and clinics answer questions from the public in Healthwise Maui, which appears on Thursdays. Maui Health operates Maui Memorial Medical Center, Maui Memorial Medical Center Outpatient Clinic, Kula Hospital & Clinic and Lana‘i Community Hospital and accepts all patients. To submit a question, go to the website at mauihealth.org/healthwise. Q: When is the right time to start palliative care? Dr. Chad Farmer, Maui Memorial Medical Center Palliative Care Program Director and Hospice Maui ...
Verona Arena is 2,000 years old in Italy. It was built during the Roman Empire with pink and white limestone which was obtained in the mountains. It was built without any modern-day equipment and went through many renovations starting in the 1500s, and even survived an earthquake. The arena was also used for gladiator contest. It is still used today, with a capacity of 22,000. During the Roman Empire, the capacity was 30,000. The arena was used for closing winter Olympic ceremony. The arena is still used today mainly for concert venues and also a tourist attraction. The ...
In December, we took you to our farm on Molokai. This month we take you to our Education Center on Lāna‘i where big things are happening. We’ve had a robust dual enrollment program on Lāna‘i for a while. High school students take UH Maui College courses and get a jump start on a ...
Another exercise in nonpartisan cooperation ended sadly, as Donald Trump undoubtedly planned. Every year, the nation's governors meet with the president to discuss common concerns. Trump had initially banned two Democratic members of the National Governors Association from attending — ...
Just because someone is wearing a black robe doesn't mean they're upholding the rule of law. Consider some recent judicial rulings. Last November, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem published a notice ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians. Leave aside the merits ...
