12
May 11

Hitler takes the Lakers loss HARD

I'm usually ignorant and agnostic when it comes to sports, but I had to laugh out loud when I saw the latest use of the Hitler meme on YouTube -

29
Apr 11

A new and improved Subic Base? Not so fast...

Inguirer.net does the follow up...there is much resistance...

read the article here

28
Apr 11

Military return to Subic? Is the Guam buildup doomed?

Read the story here

25
Apr 11

It works, it actually works! My report on the Energy Offices rebate program

The Aircon in the Master bedroom went out on Easter Sunday. The whole split system is 12 years old, and the compressor is about 8 years old. We've been talking about replacing it, so we decided that if the repair was anymore than a couple hundred bucks we'd sign it's death certificate and get a new one. A better one with an amazing SEER RATING.

My mother and GWA's Heidi Ballendorf reminded me of the Rebate program at the Guam Energy office, so I called Steve Muna and he gave me the basics of the program and invited me to start what turned out to be the simplest interaction I've ever had with the Government.

Step One - Fill out forms
Step Two - Collect last three power bills
Step Three - Go to Energy office in the DPW compound
Step Four - get Voucher (mine was $500.00!!)

I took the voucher to JWS and bought a 20 SEER Westinghouse unit to replace the busted one. The whole business took less than an hour and most of that time was driving.

All the answers to your questions can be found on the Guam Energy website and there are no financial eligibility requirements. The list of participating retailers (Sadly, pretty short) is on the site as are .pdfs of all the forms you need to fill out.

I needed a replacement Split Air Conditioner. Rebates are available for other AC units, Freezers, Refrigerators, Washers and more. One to a customer per category. For use in primary residences only. Renters may have an additional step to take...call for more info: 646-4361 or click this link.

22
Apr 11

Rueben Olivas' Bar-B-Q Blog

Attentions fans of the Guam Grill! Rueben was invited to guest blog on a very popular BBQ website - click here to read and see pictures of BBQ central, the Chamorro Village!

19
Apr 11

Hannah's Free Association paper

While googling around the other day, I found this paper. Of the 3 status options, I think Free Association is the most interesting. This paper adds an additional dimension to the discussion.

Dont be afraid of the citations and footnotes! it's an easy read.

Guam’s Future Political Status: An Argument for Free Association with U.S. Citizenship

8
Apr 11

Admiral Bushong's Speech to the Rotary Club of Guam

Admiral Bushong

4
Apr 11

My copy of the Evergreen Management Audit report

Guam - Management and Curriculum Audit - Draft Final Report March 23

30
Mar 11

UPDATED: Mo' Credit Cards for GovGuam fees!

UPDATE: Governor Calvo reported that they were working to fund the charges under the Department of Administration. Despite being unfunded, the Governor and DOA Admin Benita Manglona said there would be no disruption of credit card acceptance in the Government of Guam. CRISIS AVERTED! This is gonna suck:

29
Mar 11

Marathon Pics

Thank God for Tim Rock. He was the photog for the 40th Annual GRC Marathon. The opposite of a "fun run" for sure. Tim was at the finish line to capture the racers giving their last ounce to get across the line.

My first, but not my last. I hope every time I run, Tim is there to take pictures and Rhea is there to hand me a cold one!

This link will take you to one of my favorite pics

all images on the target site copywright Tim Rock