From the Everyday Health website
If you have yet to try a meatless burger, such as the Impossible Burger or the Beyond Burger, just wait: They’re skyrocketing in popularity and can be spotted on menus around the country, from sit-down restaurants to fast-food spots.
The share price for Beyond Meat, the company behind the Beyond Burger, increased 600 percent in the six weeks following the company’s initial public offering in spring 2019, according to Bloomberg. The price has bounced around during its first year and is now trading at about $126 per share, compared with around $235 at the peak, according to Market Watch.
For the last few years, Linda Rohn, 72, of Simi Valley, Calif., has known that she needed to have a total knee replacement for her arthritic right knee. But as her pain got worse, the coronavirus pandemic hit. Elective surgeries like hers were postponed as hospitals made room for COVID-19 patients and transferred many doctors to the frontlines. Like a lot of other patients, Rohn put the surgery on her to-do list for later.
Now, as states begin to open up in the new phase of the pandemic, elective surgeries are possible again, with ramped up precautions in place for safety.
Small in stature, but a giant among men, Thomas Suyeo Shimabuku was a “fighter” in every sense of the word. The traits that made him a formidable Golden Glove boxer and NCAA bronze medalist in the ring served him well in life. Tom made an impact in every endeavor he pursued. He lived with an enthusiasm, intelligence and drive that was extraordinary, yet always tempered with humility.
Born to Okinawan immigrants, Sam Kame Shimabuku and Oto Shimabuku in their humble Pauali Lane home on January 27, 1933, the youngest of seven siblings, “Suyeo”, which means “the last one,” would never be left behind. A lifelong learner, education was paramount to Tom. Through scholarships, he graduated from Iolani School in 1951 and the University of Hawai’i at Manoa in 1954. He later would earn a Master of Science in Finance, as well as his CLU, CPCU and ChFC designations.
While at UH, Tom met the love of his life, Maureen Tenn Alba. Their marriage of 64 years is a testament to their unfaltering love and support for each other. Their unwavering partnership served as a foundation for their family. They started their life together in Okinawa where Tom served as a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force. As the Far East Asia Air Force Boxing Team coach, he led his team to a winning record at the Pan American games. Upon returning back to Hawaii, he continued to serve his country in the Hawai’i Air National Guard, all while running a successful State Farm Insurance Agency and other business ventures.
A believer in serving the community, Tom devoted much of his time taking on leadership roles in various organizations: President of the Urasoe Shijin Kai for 13 years, President of the Okinawan Genealogical Society of Hawai’i, Co-Founder and President of the Maunawili Estates Community Association, President of the Hawai’i State Boxing Commission, Lifetime Member and Board of Directors of the UH Letterwinners Club, President of the Underwriters Association of Hawai’i, District Chairman of the Aloha United Way, Hawai’i State Consumer Advisory Council, and more. He was recognized for his outstanding dedication to the community through awards such as Uchinanchu of the Year and the University of Hawai’i Kane Fernandez award.
His awards and successes are a testament to his talents and strong work ethic, but what he will be remembered most for is how deeply he touched the lives of others. Tom’s charismatic nature and sense of humor were infectious. Devoted to his family, committed to his values, loyal to his friends and dedicated to his community, Tom’s legacy will be remembered for years to come. Although his shoe size barely made the charts, he will leave a footprint of a giant in our hearts.
Tom passed away on May 26, 2020. He is survived by his wife Maureen, daughters Heidi and Trisha Shimabuku-Fish, grandchildren Trent, Braxton and Kamaile Fish, brothers James (Dorothy) and Robert Shimabuku, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Predeceased by parents Sam Kame and Oto Shimabuku, brothers Mitsuo (Yaeko), Richard (Elaine) and Shintaro Shimabuku, and sister Doris (Fred) Gushiken.
Private services held. Memorial contributions will be placed in his charitable trust to continue Tom’s legacy of support for the community and educational endeavors.
As part of the Hawai‘i Air National Guard’s conversion to the F-22 Raptor, there were several monthly newsletters that shared the information about the project. It covered operations, maintenance, and facilities topics.
Benefits like free parking at the airport ends June 30, 2020
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies the public that Act 168 Session Laws of Hawaii enacted in 2012, which provides electric vehicles (EV) free parking at state airports and most State and County parking lots and meters is scheduled to be repealed on June 30, 2020.
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies the public that Act 168 Session Laws of Hawaii enacted in 2012, which provides electric vehicles (EV) free parking at state airports and most State and County parking lots and meters is scheduled to be repealed on June 30, 2020.
Electric vehicles have been able to park at airports free of charge since 2012. Electric vehicle owners will be assessed the parking fee at the airports and any other lot or metered area that was previously free beginning 12 a.m. on July 1, 2020.
Act 168 also exempted EV’s with electric vehicle license plates from High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane restrictions, such as the Zipper Lane, even with a single occupant in their vehicle. HDOT Highways Division is working to continue this exemption past the sunset of Act 168 as it is supported by the Federal Highway Administration.
To read the Hawaii law applying to electric vehicles please click here.
Pwn means to compromise or control, specifically another computer (server or PC), website, gateway device, or application. It is synonymous with one of the definitions of hacking or cracking, including iOS jailbreaking. (Wikipedia)
Data breaches have become common in these days of our increasing dependence on the social media and the Internet. The “have i been pwned“ website allows you to check if you have an email account that has been compromised in a data breach.
This site came about after what was, at the time, the largest ever single breach of customer accounts — Adobe. They often did post-breach analysis of user credentials and kept finding the same accounts exposed over and over again, often with the same passwords which then put the victims at further risk of their other accounts being compromised.
The FAQs page goes into a lot more detail, but all the data on this site comes from “breaches” where data is exposed to persons that should not have been able to view it.
Check your email accounts at https://haveibeenpwned.com
Manuel Joseph Silva, 88, of Kahului, Maui, died in Kahului on June 16, 2020. He was born in Oahu. Private services will be held at Christ the King Church Kahului. Private burial will be held at the Maui Veteran’s Cemetery in Makawao.
Manny served and retired from the 292nd Combat Communications Squadron. He was part of small technician force whose hard work moved the unit forward over the years.
Retiree News extends heartfelt sympathy to Manny’s family and friends.
It sure was nice getting that stimulus check in the mail (or deposited directly into your bank account)! Hopefully, you put the money to good use.
But after getting that much money unexpectedly, retirees might be wondering how it could impact their taxes for the year – especially the tax on Social Security benefits.
This undated photograph shows Herbert “Take” Takeuchi. Take was the Electric Shop chief for many years. Someone mentioned that this photograph was taken during the F-4C Phantom era.
The first issue of the Kuka’ilimoku appeared as “Kaleo O Kukailimoku” in February 1954. It was the newsletter of the 199th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, one of four Hawaii Air National Guard units at the time.
The lead story is about 13 F-86E Sabre aircraft arriving on the aircraft carrier Cape Esperance. This would be the start of the conversion from the F-47N Thunderbolts which the squadron had flown from 1947.
There are recognizable names in this issue – mature retirees will recognize even more names:
M/SGT James Lota, who were later commissioned and retired as a lieutenant colonel.
S/SGT George Oshiro who retired as a chief master sergeant.
A/2C Howard Okita who retired as a chief master sergeant.
A/B Marlin Little, future F-86 and F-102 pilot
The basketball article mentions Samuel Pacarro and George “GK” Meyer.
February 1954 issue of the Kuka’ilimoku
It was a long time ago…. For unknown reasons, another issue of the newsletter did not appear until September 1957.
From the Everyday Health website
A few months ago, as the coronavirus outbreak was taking hold in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was telling us that most Americans didn’t need to wear masks out in public unless they were experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.
But at the beginning of April, the CDC did an about-face. Now the agency recommends that everyone wear cloth face coverings in grocery stores, pharmacies, and other settings where social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, especially in parts of the country where there is a lot of COVID-19 transmission.
The first F-102 Delta Dagger arrived at Hickam AFB on December 5, 1960. The Deuces replaced the F-86L Sabre Interceptors on 24/7 runway alert the following May.
Unit training now included operating from bare bases – landing strips with minimum support equipment and facilities. During summer camp periods, Deuces were flown out of Dillingham Field on Oahu’s North Shore.
The 199th Fighter Squadron flew Deuces until 1976 when the squadron converted to F-4C Phantoms.
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