The Breakfast Blog

Election Countdown Clock

2008-10-10T18:18:00.001+10:00

Just So I can keep things straight in my head, here is a countdown clock to the General Election.

Here is the new Guam Stamp

2008-08-27T08:09:00.002+10:00

Hey this is pretty! Now what kind of Bird is it?

Now this is nice.

2008-05-20T09:05:00.002+10:00

A couple of months ago, I posted some snapshots of Dave Davis' "Water Heater Contraption."

Well, some time later and a lot of updates on K57, Dave is final;ly ready to reveal his New and Improved water heater contraptions, and I have to say I'm pretty impressed. Click the link for hsi description of the materials, construction and results.

In a world where oil is 127.32 cents a barrell, there really is no need to pay Simon and Kin to make water hot for you.

Hot_Water.doc

John McCain's POW story from US News

2008-05-18T19:46:00.002+10:00

All politics aside, anyone that went through this kind of hell deserves to be given the highest office in the land he vigorously defended.
McCain_POW.pdf

All kinds of deals you can get here

2008-05-17T21:38:00.001+10:00

Imagine that, Teenagers AND Ladies dresses for sale. Wonder if they would have better sales if they carried children too? You might have seen this unique advertisement on Marine Corps Drive in the last couple of weeks.

Fun and Fast food from China

2008-05-16T10:58:00.002+10:00

Just in time for the Olympics! I was talking about some of my invented recipes: Bulati on a Stick, Koko-Bird on a stick and "Popcorn" Slugs and my pal Robert heard me talking and sent me this PDF to add to the discussions. Once again, I'm humbled by my ignorance...Please review:

BeijingFastFood.pdf

Barack & MZB

2008-05-12T06:32:00.002+10:00

Barack Obama and MZB discuss the fine points of some legislation. Well, thats what I was told. To me it looks like Barack is bugging her about giving up a delegate vote! She looks annoyed yes?

Pretty Glow of Ordot

2008-05-06T20:10:00.000+10:00

The Ordot dump cuaght fire again. Fortunately, this time it seemed confined to the green waste area. DPW folks on the scene were concerned that it may migrate from the area and were anxiously waiting for Guam Fire to arrive to put it out.

GAO testimony before the Senate committee

2008-05-03T11:01:00.002+10:00

This is the report provided to the Senate Energy Committee by the GAO. The same hearing Congresswoman Bordallo and Governor Camacho attended. No surprises here, just a confirmation of the catch-22 we are in. Funding will be hard to come by until we know what we need to build, which we won't until the EIS is done. But infrastructure upgrades need to be built up now, but we won't know by how much until the EIS is done...

Senate committee hearing with MZB and Gov. Camacho

2008-05-02T05:45:00.002+10:00

Hit the link for details and video stream.

From my brother Dave...

2008-04-25T11:33:00.003+10:00

Not that I never needed any encouragement...

Political cartoonery

2008-04-25T09:33:00.002+10:00

MISS GEORGIA USA 2008 - GUAM GIRL

2008-04-12T20:14:00.003+10:00

MISS GEORGIA USA 2008 - Amanda Kozak

Amanda Kozak is a magna cum laude graduate from Valdosta State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in early childhood education. She was able to pay her own way through college with various scholarships including $50,000 from the Miss America Organization. A Pacific Islander (Guamanian American), Amanda grew up in a single parent home with her mother, who was active duty in the Air Force. At the age of 8 Amanda welcomed to her life a step father. However, she did not meet her biological father until she was 18. Moving around and dealing with her mother and step-father being deployed in various places helped to make Amanda more aware of what children need in life. Amanda is a national spokesperson and six year volunteer for the Big Brothers Big Sisters Organization. Additionally, she works with H.E.R.O. for children, the largest organization for children affected by HIV/AIDS in Georgia. When she is not busy with her philanthropy she also has a real job as a Part-time Organizer for the Georgia Association of Educators as well as represented by the People Store.In her free time Amanda is an avid reader and movie watcher. She also loves to spend time with her family, friends, and her Shih Tzu, Percy.

See also: http://www.robins.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123039171

receiver ordered for DPW Solid Waste

2008-03-17T11:21:00.001+10:00

Receiver_order.pdf

Congresswoman Bordallo goes it alone

2008-03-12T11:30:00.002+10:00

Interesting story in THE HILL about Madeliene's one-woman show in DC.

MZB_The_Hill_story.pdf

A fairly rare spreadsheet for keeping track of your Power use

2008-02-28T20:16:00.003+10:00

I went nuts a few nights ago trying to find a spreadsheet tool for watching my Kilowatt hours. I finally found one on a UK website. There is lots of useful information on the site, but this was the target of my search.

It is not totally electric, it has lpg conversions and use as well as a handy template for auditing your appliances. Hope you can use it, or better yet, modify it to track your GPA bill estimates and send me a copy of that!

click this link for the spreadsheet

AG Alicia Limtiaco's report

2008-02-26T07:12:00.001+10:00

Was on Good Question and now available via this link: http://guamattorneygeneral.com/pdf/Report2007.pdf

U'zeum Newsletter and contact information

2008-02-19T10:38:00.002+10:00

Nice to have Janiece and Peatra in the studio to talk about the Discovery Museum planned for Guam. Kudos to the Agana Shopping Center for helping them with the space and all the other people and companies lined up to assist. Hope you can be among them.

Here is their newsletter: UzeumNewsletterNov2007%20_2_.pdf

Anatahan is Venting....

2008-02-14T06:16:00.002+10:00

Which is bringing a foul odor to Saipan. Venting. Think I'll start using that as my excuse...

Wyoming

2008-02-05T10:09:00.000+10:00

From the "Equal Rights" State...Wyoming, comes an AG opinion that could have an effect on what *may* happen here with our current legislative *issues*

Wyoming.PDF

DPW list of 24hour vehicles and the people allowed to use them.

2008-02-04T08:07:00.000+10:00

If you see a DPW vehicle out doing something that is clearly NOT DPW business, check this list and drop a dime...
DPW_Car_list.xls

Dave Davis' Hot Water contraption

2008-01-11T10:27:00.000+10:00

Dave called in and told me about his solar water heater arrangement. You can read the letter attached to the pictures and look at how he is taking actual dollars off his power bill.

Hey Ray! Photos attached re my solar water heater installation: exterior and interior views. As noted earlier, we converted to100% fluorescent lighting some time ago. We use air conditioning sparingly: normally for sleeping only, and periodically in other areas overnight to dehumidify.
I recently reduced the inside temp drastically (by probably at least 10 degrees) by cleaning the roof. The white coating is in very good condition, so I anticipate little additional benefit when I soon apply another coat of paint. My power bill is now under $200, and we don't skimp on lighting, electrics and electronics (three computers, three printers, three refrigerators, two freezers, etc.) and other energy users. I seldom use the range oven, relying on 2 microwave ovens and a toaster oven. I also have dusk-to-dawn security lighting (fluorescent) front and rear. As for coconut husks on the roof: it doesn't seem like a viable solution to me. There'd have to be some means of securing whatever goes up there or your house becomes a residential missile launcher in a storm. There are certainly other, more rational ways of insulating a roof at reasonable expense. Let me know what you think of all this.

Looks kinda Mad Max if you ask me, but then economy is rarely pretty.

Studies from Pete Sgro

2008-01-11T10:17:00.000+10:00

As promised, the following Zipped folder has most, if not all of the studies referred to in his testimony and calls to the radio station. I hope it answers any of the questions you may have about where we are today and what technologies make sense for Guam in the future. Load your printer with paper and ink and go to a quiet place and try to absorb it all...

Bill%20122%20studies.zip

Barry's Snapshots at Southern High

2008-01-08T08:36:00.001+10:00

Barry called in to alert us to some issues involving fire safety and sanitation at Southern High. Take a look at the pictures and see if you think something needs to be done...

Gabrio Perez The 2008 New Years Baby

2008-01-02T07:09:00.000+10:00

Moments after the delivery, Mother Cynthia Snapped this picture. Congratulations to Proud Poppa Alan. I know that they will enjoy all the goodies they got from Archway/I Love Guam.