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    Healthy Ambition vs. Overachievement

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    “Suzanne Gelb Image”

    It is natural to strive to do our best, to aim high, and to challenge defeat. But at some point, for many of us, ambition and overachievement begin to vie with each other.

    When overachievement wins, victory no longer tastes sweet and defeat leaves a bitter taste that’s hard to erase.

    Why do the paths of these two constructs cross and conflict, and why does healthy striving often take a back seat to compulsive productivity?

    To understand such complexities, let’s explore ambition vs. overachievement.

    Ambition can be thought of as a hunger to learn, to do, to explore and to make things happen for a good cause and for the love of life. Overachieving is a compulsive behavior borne out of fear, shame and guilt.

    The fear is of never measuring up, not having enough, not being the best; a fear of being left behind. The overachiever tends to live in dread that “there is not enough time, I’m always too late, the bus will leave without me, the well will dry up before I get there.”

    The overachiever tends to avoid emotional attachments and forgoes a personal life.

    “I can’t be tied down by a relationship until I do this, or achieve that; it will get in the way of my goals, I’ll miss out” (must keep up with the Joneses, must have a car like theirs, can’t miss a day’s work because I need to buy that”).

    Women are susceptible to overachievement because despite women’s lib, many feel that they are the inferior sex. This can drive them to prove otherwise, to excel and to try to be better than, or at least as good as men.

    This syndrome can also afflict those men who have developed inferiorities due to traumatic childhoods, or from being compared to the Joneses, for example. “I must never let my guard down or else my roof won’t be the quality of the Jones’s across the street.

    “I need a bigger house, a better car, a prettier wife, smarter kids, and greener grass on my lawn. Without this, I am nothing and nobody.”

    I believe that in some areas women supersede men and vice versa. Women were designed genetically for their role of managing the family, the social unit; whereas it is natural for men to defend and provide.

    If we could respect these roles and the skills and the talents required to perform them, I believe that our society and our country would be even stronger and more productive. We would probably become greater than great.

    I have shared some possible reasons for overachievement. Remember that who we are is not about what we have or what we can accomplish. Our worth is not measured by our achievements.

    Prioritize strong values, integrity, self-respect and respect for others. Then overachievement can be a non-issue, as one is free from the fear, guilt, and shame upon which it thrives; and ambition can be enjoyed as a healthy motivator that supports exploring and making things happen for a good cause and for the love of life.

    ”’Dr. Gelb is a Licensed Psychologist & Attorney At Law. For more information call Dr. Gelb’s office at 943-2994 or visit her Web site at:”’ https://www.DrGelbSays.com

    Witnesses Needed to Hit and Run in Hauula

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    CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department want the public

    Grassroot Perspective – April 3, 2003-Booz Allen Hamilton Looks to 2003; The Good, the Bad and the Ugly; Views of Wealth in the Bible and the Ancient World

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    “Dick Rowland Image”

    ”Shoots (News, Views and Quotes)”

    – Booz Allen Hamilton Looks to 2003

    By Greg Scandlen

    One of the most interesting things to come out since the first of the
    year is a letter from Gary Ahlquist, Senior Vice President at Booz Allen
    Hamilton. This is Gary’s wrap-up of 2002 and look ahead at the coming
    year. His perspective is worth paying attention to. He points out that
    2002 was a year of neglect on the political front, but “real action” for
    intermediaries, including employers, health plans and the IRS. “By the
    end of 2002,” he writes, “the United States had answered a question it
    was probably unaware it had asked: What structure would the health
    benefits system have in the next decade (or two)?” He describes 2003 as
    a year of “paradigm drift.” He points out that after the Clinton health
    care initiatives, managed care was elevated from being a product to
    being “the answer.” “Consumer-directed health plans address the
    incomplete agenda left behind by 20 years of managed care
    experimentation.” He says that the incomplete agenda includes employer
    paternalism, distorted tax policy, the new era of two-income families,
    and others. “Defined-contribution consumer-directed health plans will
    not be the final form of American health care, but they will be the next
    dominant form.” He then predicts some developments that will influence
    the business environment in the near future, including: “the
    commoditization of catastrophic risk coverage;” the need for new
    capabilities for providers and suppliers; “the emerging role for
    financial services firms;” continued consolidation and diversification
    of health plans; and growth potential for heavily managed care plans. He
    concludes by saying, “We believe 2003 will be viewed as the year that a
    new wave of major structural change in health care began in earnest.”

    Above article is quoted from the Galen Institute, Consumer Choice
    Matters #6 3/5/03 https://www.galen.org

    – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

    The Good: FERC Judge Rules Against California Scheming

    An administrative law judge recently issued a preliminary ruling against
    the state of California’s contention that it is owed $8.9 billion by
    energy companies for their role in the energy crisis of 2000 and 2001.
    On December 12th, Judge Bruce L. Birchman of the Federal Energy
    Regulatory Commission (FERC) ruled that Enron, Duke Energy, Williams
    Companies, and others are only liable for $1.8 billion in damages, and
    that the state still owes providers a total of $3 billion. The ruling
    must be reviewed by FERC’s three-member commission before it is
    finalized.

    FERC officials said they are still reviewing whether providers
    artificially inflated natural gas and energy prices by engaging in
    manipulative trading tactics and withholding supplies. The agency also
    announced that it will require regulators to report evidence of
    overcharging by February 28. Other federal and state agencies are also
    conducting investigations.

    The decision is a major defeat for the administration of California
    Governor Gray Davis, which had accused FERC of ignoring the crisis. “I
    am outraged over the action the FERC has taken in rigging the rules so
    the administrative law judge had no choice but to give us a pittance
    under the rules. We want at least $9 billion back,” said Davis.
    California Public Utilities Commission President Loretta Lynch stated,
    “Those energy companies illegally lined their pockets at California
    rate-payers — expense and FERC is throwing pennies at our feet and
    telling us to be happy with that.”

    In the CEI policy brief, “California Power Market: ‘Gray’ Days Ahead?,”
    former CEI research assistant Thomas Pearson points out that, “Fixing
    California’ power problem is not going to be painless. Years of
    government intervention and red tape in the power industry will take
    time and trouble to overcome.” If only California’s forces of darkness
    would recognize that.

    The Bad: Environmentalists Continue to Dodge CAFE’s Impact on Vehicle
    Safety

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently
    approved an increase of 1.5 miles per gallon in corporate average fuel
    economy (CAFE) standards for its “light truck” category, including SUVs,
    minivans, and small trucks. The agency claims the increase — scheduled to
    be finalized after a 60-day comment period — can be achieved with current
    technologies and without requiring automakers to reduce performance or
    vehicle weights. NHTSA administrator Jeffrey Runge said: “We are very
    interested in doing whatever we can to increase fuel economy. What we
    don’t want to do is to cause a safety consequence.”

    Environmentalists attacked the size of the increase as too small,
    ignoring evidence linking increased CAFE standards with increased
    highway fatalities. Daniel Lashoff of the Natural Resources Defense
    Council said, “If you measure the fuel savings in gallons, you’ve got a
    trivial amount.” David Friedman of the Union of Concerned Scientists
    called the increase “no more than what the industry has already
    committed to.” Daniel Becker of the Sierra Club said, “It’s a minuscule
    number compared to what’s needed and what’s technically achievable.”
    Even Senator John Kerry (D-MA) chimed in: “I think Americans deserve
    more than another sham White House effort to pretend to act in the
    interests of energy security.”

    But, says CEI general counsel Sam Kazman: “The 2001 National Academy of
    Sciences study made it clear that CAF

    From Being Late to Being Angry

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    “Suzanne Gelb Image”

    ”Lateness – How Can I be on Time?”

    Dear Dr. Gelb:

    Every morning, my wife and I ride to work together because we have one car in our family and work at the same office. She is always late, which makes me late. When I asked her why she is late, she says it’s because I’m lazy and she is tidying up after me. Now I tidy up after myself, but she is still late. I don’t like being late, and I have thought of leaving without her, but I’m afraid she’ll miss work and lose the day’s pay. What should I do?

    Late for Work

    A: Dear Late:

    As you mentioned, you have tried to help her solve the problem. There is one more thing that some people have found to work in these types of situations. They set their alarm clock 30 minutes earlier and observe the tardy person’s time and activity for a few days. If the lateness persists, then clearly the problem has nothing to do with the formerly lazy spouse. The next step would be to inform the tardy individual that if they are not ready to leave early enough to get to work, they will have to take the bus or catch a cab — give them a warning early enough in the morning, that if they are not ready at a certain time, then their ride will leave without them.

    ”Obnoxious Supervisor – How Can I Ignore It?”

    Dear Dr. Gelb:

    I am an intern in the mental health field and the supervisor at my field placement is so condescending, I feel like I want to punch him out. Also, I don’t agree with some of his patient assessments, but I’m the lowly intern and so my opinion doesn’t count. That’s ok, “I’ll have my day in court” when I graduate and get my license, but what do I do in the meantime because I get angry when I have to listen to the supervisor’s arrogance? Thanks for letting me vent.

    Venting

    A: Dear Venting:

    The type of anger you describe is often linked to trying to be in charge or responsible for other people’s behavior. Their choice to be arrogant, obnoxious and unfriendly is their problem and no one else’s. It is important not to take responsibility for other people’s behavior. It is a waste of time to try to change it. If I were in your situation, I’d do my work to the best of my ability and let their rhetoric go in one ear and out the other.

    ”’Suzanne J. Gelb, Ph.D., J.D. authors this daily column, Dr. Gelb Says, which answers questions about daily living and behavior issues. Dr. Gelb is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Honolulu. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and a Ph.D. in Human Services. Dr. Gelb is also a published author of a book on Overcoming Addictions and a book on Relationships.”’

    ”’This column is intended for entertainment use only and is not intended for the purpose of psychological diagnosis, treatment or personalized advice. For more about the column’s purpose, see”’ “An Online Intro to Dr. Gelb Says”

    ”’Email your questions to mailto:DrGelbSays@hawaiireporter.com More information on Dr. Gelb’s services and related resources available at”’ https://www.DrGelbSays.com

    Legislative Hearing Notices – April 3, 2003

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    The following hearing notices, which are subject to change, were sorted and taken from the Hawaii State Capitol Web site. Please check that site for updates and/or changes to the schedule at

    “Hawaii State Legislature Sidebar”

    Go there and click on the Hearing Date to view the Hearing Notice.

    Hearings notices for both House and Senate measures in all committees:

    Hearing

    ”Date Time Bill Number Measure Title Committee”

    4/3/03 8:30 AM HCR65 STRONGLY URGING THE GLAXOSMITHKLINE CORPORATION TO IMMEDIATELY RESUME PRESCRIPTION DRUG DELIVERIES TO CANADIAN-BASED MAIL-ORDER PHARMACIES. HLT

    4/3/03 8:30 AM HCR73 SUPPORTING THE TURNING POINT INITIATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WORKING TO IMPROVE PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEMS AND REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO EXPLORE HAWAII’S PARTICIPATION IN TURNING POINT. HLT

    4/3/03 8:30 AM HCR82 URGING HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION AND ST. FRANCIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM TO CONTINUE THEIR PARTNERSHIP IN SERVING THE NEEDS OF DIALYSIS PATIENTS IN HAWAII. HLT

    4/3/03 8:30 AM HCR103 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP PUBLIC HEALTH STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THE HEPATITIS C PROBLEM. HLT

    4/3/03 8:30 AM HCR148 STRONGLY URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REQUIRE THE FULL IMMUNIZATION AGAINST THE HEPATITIS B VIRUS OF ALL PERSONS IN THE STATE WHO ATTEND ANY INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION. HLT

    4/3/03 8:30 AM HR66 STRONGLY URGING THE GLAXOSMITHKLINE CORPORATION TO IMMEDIATELY RESUME PRESCRIPTION DRUG DELIVERIES TO CANADIAN-BASED MAIL-ORDER PHARMACIES. HLT

    4/3/03 8:30 AM HR71 SUPPORTING THE TURNING POINT INITIATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WORKING TO IMPROVE PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEMS AND REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO EXPLORE HAWAII’S PARTICIPATION IN TURNING POINT. HLT

    4/3/03 8:30 AM HR81 URGING HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION AND ST. FRANCIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM TO CONTINUE THEIR PARTNERSHIP IN SERVING THE NEEDS OF DIALYSIS PATIENTS IN HAWAII. HLT

    4/3/03 8:30 AM HR119 STRONGLY URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REQUIRE THE FULL IMMUNIZATION AGAINST THE HEPATITIS B VIRUS OF ALL PERSONS IN THE STATE WHO ATTEND ANY INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION. HLT

    4/3/03 8:30 AM HR122 REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE PROVISIONS OF THE MEDICAL MARIJUANA LAW. HLT

    4/3/03 8:30 AM SCR16 SD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP PUBLIC HEALTH STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THE HEPATITIS C PROBLEM. HLT

    4/3/03 8:30 AM HB714 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION. JHW/WAM

    4/3/03 8:30 AM HB29 HD1 RELATING TO MEAL BREAKS. WAM

    4/3/03 8:30 AM HB510 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO GOVERNMENT. WAM

    4/3/03 8:30 AM HB1152 HD1 RELATING TO STATE FUNDS. WAM

    4/3/03 8:30 AM HB1554 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO COUNTY TAXES. WAM

    ”Date Time Bill Number Measure Title Committee”

    4/3/03 9:00 AM HB10 HD2 RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES. CPH

    4/3/03 9:00 AM HB96 HD1 RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES. CPH

    4/3/03 9:00 AM HB139 HD1 RELATING TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL INDUSTRY. CPH

    4/3/03 9:00 AM HB140 HD1 RELATING TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL INDUSTRY. CPH

    4/3/03 9:00 AM HB595 HD1 RELATING TO CHECK CASHING. CPH

    4/3/03 9:00 AM HB730 RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS. CPH

    4/3/03 9:00 AM HB1160 HD1 RELATING TO THE EXAMINATION FOR LICENSURE AS A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT. CPH

    4/3/03 9:00 AM HB1492 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO NET ENERGY METERING. CPH

    4/3/03 9:00 AM HB1510 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO CHIROPRACTIC. CPH

    4/3/03 9:00 AM HCR57 ENDORSING THE SMALL BUSINESS BILL OF RIGHTS. EDB

    4/3/03 9:00 AM HCR150 CONVENING AN ECONOMIC SUMMIT. EDB

    4/3/03 9:00 AM HCR156 REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT
    A STUDY ON THE ABUSES OF ACT 221 SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2001, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO CORRECT THOSE ABUSES. EDB

    4/3/03 9:00 AM HR60 ENDORSING THE SMALL BUSINESS BILL OF RIGHTS. EDB

    4/3/03 9:00 AM HR121 CONVENING AN ECONOMIC SUMMIT. EDB

    4/3/03 9:00 AM HCR55 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO ASSIST IN THE ACCOMMODATION OF A PLASMA-ARC TORCH FACILITY IN THE STATE. EDB/EEP

    4/3/03 9:00 AM None Informational Briefing HLT

    4/3/03 9:00 AM SCR54 CREATING A WORKING GROUP OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM HAWAIIAN ORGANIZATIONS, THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO FORM A COALITION TO PROVIDE BETTER ACCESS TO STATE VITAL STATISTICS RECORDS. JHW

    4/3/03 9:00 AM SCR68 CREATING A JOINT TASK FORCE ON CEDED LAND REVENUES. JHW

    4/3/03 9:00 AM SCR69 REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF VARIOUS EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS REGARDING CEDED LAND REVENUE. JHW

    4/3/03 9:00 AM SCR80 STRONGLY SUPPORTING THE CONVENING OF THE 2003 ANNUAL MEETING OF THE UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL’S PERMANENT FORUM ON INDIGENOUS ISSUES TO BE HELD IN HAWAII. JHW

    4/3/03 9:00 AM SCR85 SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF THE ANAHOLA HOMESTEADERS COUNCIL IN DEVELOPING THE PROJECT FAITH MULTI-PURPOSE COMMUNITY CENTER IN ANAHOLA, KAUA`I. JHW

    4/3/03 9:00 AM SCR155 URGING THE APPOINTMENT OF A SPECIAL MASTER TO COMPLETE THE ASSESSMENT AND SETTLEMENT OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN INDIVIDUAL TRUST CLAIMS. JHW

    4/3/03 9:00 AM SR34 CREATING A WORKING GROUP OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM HAWAIIAN ORGANIZATIONS, THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO FORM A COALITION TO PROVIDE BETTER ACCESS TO STATE VITAL STATISTICS RECORDS. JHW

    4/3/03 9:00 AM SR45 CREATING A JOINT TASK FORCE ON CEDED LAND REVENUES. JHW

    4/3/03 9:00 AM SR46 REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF VARIOUS EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS REGARDING CEDED LAND REVENUE. JHW

    4/3/03 9:00 AM SR55 STRONGLY SUPPORTING THE CONVENING OF THE 2003 ANNUAL MEETING OF THE UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL’S PERMANENT FORUM ON INDIGENOUS ISSUES TO BE HELD IN HAWAII. JHW

    4/3/03 9:00 AM SR59 SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF THE ANAHOLA HOMESTEADERS COUNCIL IN DEVELOPING THE PROJECT FAITH MULTI-PURPOSE COMMUNITY CENTER IN ANAHOLA, KAUA`I. JHW

    4/3/03 9:00 AM SR103 URGING THE APPOINTMENT OF A SPECIAL MASTER TO COMPLETE THE ASSESSMENT AND SETTLEMENT OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN INDIVIDUAL TRUST CLAIMS. JHW

    4/3/03 9:00 AM SCR135 REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ENSURE PROMPT COMPLIANCE WITH ACT 150, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 1990. JHW/WLA

    4/3/03 9:00 AM SR89 REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ENSURE PROMPT COMPLIANCE WITH ACT 150, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 1990. JHW/WLA

    4/3/03 9:00 AM SCR180 REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ISLAND BURIAL COUNCIL TASK FORCE TO REVIEW PROCEDURES AND OPERATIONS OF THE ISLAND BURIAL COUNCILS. WLA/JHW

    4/3/03 9:00 AM SR128 REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ISLAND BURIAL COUNCIL TASK FORCE TO REVIEW PROCEDURES AND OPERATIONS OF THE ISLAND BURIAL COUNCILS. WLA/JHW

    ”Date Time Bill Number Measure Title Committee”

    4/3/03 10:30 AM None Informational Briefing HLT

    ”Date Time Bill Number Measure Title Committee”

    4/3/03 1:00 PM SCR125 REQUESTING FURTHER INQUIRY WITH RESPECT TO THE DESIGNATION OF LANDS ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII AS CRITICAL HABITAT. ENE/WLA

    4/3/03 1:00 PM SR84 REQUESTING FURTHER INQUIRY WITH RESPECT TO THE DESIGNATION OF LANDS ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII AS CRITICAL HABITAT. ENE/WLA

    ”Date Time Bill Number Measure Title Committee”

    4/3/03 1:14 PM HB1294 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS. ENE

    ”Date Time Bill Number Measure Title Committee”

    4/3/03 1:15 PM SCR205 REQUESTING SUPPORT FOR PROMOTING HAWAII AS A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER FOR HYDROGEN FUEL CELL ENERGY. ENE

    ”Date Time Bill Number Measure Title Committee”

    4/3/03 1:30 PM HB1253 HD1 RELATING TO PROCUREMENT. TMG

    4/3/03 1:30 PM SCR186 REQUESTING THAT THE GOVERNOR ESTABLISH A COMMISSION TO OVERSEE THE TRANSFER OF KAHO’OLAWE FROM THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE STATE OF HAWAII. TMG/WLA

    4/3/03 1:30 PM SR132 REQUESTING THAT THE GOVERNOR ESTABLISH A COMMISSION TO OVERSEE THE TRANSFER OF KAHO’OLAWE FROM THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE STATE OF HAWAII. TMG/WLA

    4/3/03 1:30 PM None Informational Briefing TSM

    4/3/03 1:30 PM GM242 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Kaho`olawe Island Reserve Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee BERT H. SAKATA, for a term to expire 06-30-07. WLA/TMG

    ”Date Time Bill Number Measure Title Committee”

    4/3/03 2:00 PM SB78 SD2 RELATING TO ELDER ABUSE. JUD

    4/3/03 2:00 PM SB614 SD1 RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE. JUD

    4/3/03 2:00 PM SB946 HD1 RELATING TO CAREGIVER CONSENT. JUD

    4/3/03 2:00 PM SB1051 HD1 RELATING TO PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION. JUD

    4/3/03 2:00 PM SB1075 SD1 RELATING TO CONTESTED CASES. JUD

    ”Date Time Bill Number Measure Title Committee”

    4/3/03 2:30 PM SB317 SD2 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION OF THE KOREAN WAR COMMISSION. FIN

    4/3/03 2:30 PM SB457 SD1 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE WAIPAHU COMMUNITY ADULT DAY HEALTH CENTER AND YOUTH DAY CARE CENTER PILOT PROJECT. FIN

    4/3/03 2:30 PM SB1373 SD1 RELATING TO STAFFING FOR FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAMS. FIN

    4/3/03 2:30 PM SB1403 RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S MARITIME-RELATED USES. FIN

    4/3/03 2:30 PM SB1432 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO DIVERSIFIED AGRICULTURE. FIN

    4/3/03 2:30 PM SB1496 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. FIN

    4/3/03 2:30 PM SB1519 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS. FIN

    ”Date Time Bill Number Measure Title Committee”

    4/3/03 2:45 PM SCR143 URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO DO EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO EXPEDITE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PACIFIC HEALTH CENTER MASTER PLAN. HTH

    4/3/03 2:45 PM SR95 URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO DO EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO EXPEDITE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PACIFIC HEALTH CENTER MASTER PLAN. HTH

    4/3/03 2:45 PM None Informational Briefing HTH/HLT

    4/3/03 2:45 PM SCR79 SUPPORTING THE RALPH BUNCHE CENTENARY CELEBRATION. SAT

    4/3/03 2:45 PM SCR109 REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE VERSUS COMMERCIAL SOFTWARE FOR GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS. SAT

    4/3/03 2:45 PM SCR117 REQUESTING A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION, AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS ORGANIZATIONS. SAT

    4/3/03 2:45 PM SCR163 REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A “STATE CAPITOL MURAL ART BY STUDENTS” PROJECT TO HANG OR PAINT STUDENT MURALS ON THE WALLS OF THE STATE CAPITOL. SAT

    4/3/03 2:45 PM SCR204 RELATING TO CELEBRATION OF ADMISSION DAY. SAT

    4/3/03 2:45 PM SR54 SUPPORTING THE RALPH BUNCHE CENTENARY CELEBRATION. SAT

    4/3/03 2:45 PM SR76 REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE VERSUS COMMERCIAL SOFTWARE FOR GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS. SAT

    4/3/03 2:45 PM SR112 REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A “STATE CAPITOL MURAL ART BY STUDENTS” PROJECT TO HANG OR PAINT STUDENT MURALS ON THE WALLS OF THE STATE CAPITOL. SAT

    4/3/03 2:45 PM SR144 RELATING TO CELEBRATION OF ADMISSION DAY. SAT

    4/3/03 2:45 PM SCR55 REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A BIOPROSPECTING ADVISORY COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE PRESERVATION AND USE OF THE BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY AND BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES OF THE TRUST LANDS. WLA/SAT

    4/3/03 2:45 PM SR35 REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A BIOPROSPECTING ADVISORY COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE PRESERVATION AND USE OF THE BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY AND BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES OF THE TRUST LANDS. WLA/SAT

    ”Date Time Bill Number Measure Title Committee”

    4/3/03 3:30 PM SCR108 ENCOURAGING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COLLABORATIVE TO SUPPORT THE INCREASED USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BY HAWAII PHYSICIANS. SAT

    ”Date Time Bill Number Measure Title Committee”

    4/3/03 4:00 PM SB16 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION. FIN

    4/3/03 4:00 PM SB658 SD1 HD2 RELATING TO EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVES FOR SEX ASSAULT SURVIVORS IN EMERGENCY ROOMS. FIN

    4/3/03 4:00 PM SB748 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO NURSING EDUCATION. FIN

    4/3/03 4:00 PM SB1040 SD1 RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX. FIN

    4/3/03 4:00 PM SB1050 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO VETERANS RIGHTS AND BENEFITS. FIN

    4/3/03 4:00 PM SB1156 HD1 RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS. FIN

    4/3/03 4:00 PM SB1321 HD2 RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH. FIN

    4/3/03 4:00 PM SB1460 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO BY THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY. FIN

    4/3/03 4:00 PM SB1462 HD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY. FIN

    4/3/03 4:00 PM SB1619 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO TAXATION. FIN

    ”Date Time Bill Number Measure Title Committee”

    4/3/03 5:15 PM SB327 SD1 RELATING TO THE STATE PROCUREMENT OFFICE. FIN

    4/3/03 5:15 PM SB464 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO IMPLEMENTATION OF A FIXED RAIL TRANSIT SYSTEM. FIN

    4/3/03 5:15 PM SB1034 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS. FIN

    4/3/03 5:15 PM SB1305 SD1 RELATING TO STATE FUNDS. FIN

    ”Date Time Bill Number Measure Title Committee”

    4/3/03 5:30 PM SB44 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. FIN

    4/3/03 5:30 PM SB931 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO HAWAII VICTIMS LEAVE ACT. FIN

    4/3/03 5:30 PM SB1055 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE. FIN

    4/3/03 5:30 PM SB1070 HD1 RELATING TO EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DETERMINATION OF PERMANENT IMPAIRMENT. FIN

    4/3/03 5:30 PM SB1172 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO AIRLINES. FIN

    ”’To reach legislators, see:”’ “Representatives at a Glance” and “Senators at a Glance”

    Hero or Scoundrel – You Vote – Rep. Bud Stonebraker Wants 3-Strikes Law Passed in Hawaii-Hawaii Kai Republican Fights to Get Law Poised to Pass This Session, Despite Strong Opposition by Democrat Majority

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    State Rep. Bud Stonebraker, R-Hawaii Kai, says it is time the state gets tough on crime.

    He and other Republicans in the state Legislature have called on the Democrat majority in the House and Senate to amend current legislation to allow the debate and passage of a “3-strikes” law in Hawaii. Republicans have fought for several Legislative sessions to get a 3-strikes law passed, and say Hawaii must immediately wage a “war on crime” by passing such legislation this session.

    Also supporting the intent of the legislation are the governor, the state attorney general, the U.S. attorney, other law enforcement leaders and the majority of the public. Not in support are the Democrats in the House and Senate who say they do not want to rush the process and would rather study the issue further and convene a taskforce to do so. They say they are concerned people who have been convicted of “victimless” crimes could be unfairly put away for life.

    However, Stonebraker and other Republicans say the Three Strikes law in Hawaii could be crafted so a prosecutor has the option to seek a life sentence for career criminals convicted of their third felony, including one felony involving violence against an individual, Stonebraker says.

    He maintains Hawaii residents and visitors would have benefited many times over from a reduction in crime, including violent crime, should a law have been passed earlier in Hawaii. He points to the most recent murder in Hawaii, which took place on Saturday, March 29, where Emmanuel Tunoa, a career criminal with a previous murder conviction and 56 arrests, allegedly shot to death another male victim.

    Citing statistics from California that show 60 percent of the crimes are committed by 6 percent of the criminals, and that by passing 3-Strikes, California reduced its crime rate by more than 40 percent, Stonebraker says by putting violent criminals in jail for life will make Hawaii safer. He says Hawaii, the “Aloha state,” must be a safe place to live and visit, or not just the victims will suffer –

    Long-term Care Tax Plan Full of Dirty Little Secrets

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    It is getting to be dangerous to read the newspaper. I don’t even want to contemplate what happened to my blood pressure when I read the headline in the ”’Honolulu Advertiser”’ last Friday morning, “Senate Committee OKs Long-Term-Care Tax Plan.”

    See https://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2003/Mar/28/ln/ln02a.html

    What is the matter with these people? What part of “We elected a Republican governor because she said she would reduce government and not raise taxes,” don’t they understand?

    American taxpayers already pay more in taxes than food, clothing and shelter combined. Not only does Hawaii have one of the highest tax burdens in the nation, we also pay roughly 30 percent more for everyday commodities because of the outmoded Jones Act and exorbitant shipping costs required to pay members of the longshoremen union members’ top-rate, full-time pay for a half day’s work.

    Now in addition to all that, Hawaii Democrats want to saddle each of us, those who work anyway, with another tax that is classic socialist boondoggle. They want to take from those who earn it, to give to those these politicians deem need it. “From each according to their ability, to each according to their need,” said Karl Marx, father of Communism. And this is exactly what they propose.

    The long-term care tax is probably the most unfair tax proposal currently under consideration. Since it requires the identical amount from all workers, it is the most regressive tax possible. It will hurt the working poor the most. In fact, it is this utter disregard for what this will mean to the poorest among us that makes it so cynical. The proposal is political pandering at its very worst, completely ignoring the economic damage it will do to the average working stiff, which is supposed to be their core constituency. What contempt these politicians must have for the very voters who elected them.

    What’s more, this proposal is self perpetuating because it robs those poorest among us of the ability to save the very funds that would go toward saving for retirement care.

    Money that would be better invested by individuals to provide for eventual long-term care is taken by the state for this redistribution scheme. These people are almost guaranteed to rely upon the state when their time comes.

    The worst thing about this proposal is that it is a trick. The $70 a day it would provide would not cover even half of such care at today’s costs. Since it takes 10 years to become vested who knows what the prices will be when the program actually begins? Even with the projected increase in the payout, it can never be more than a faction of the total. Thus it is really no benefit at all, it is a meager supplemental.

    Calling it “long-term-care” is plainly dishonest because the plan is only for a single year while the average stay currently is over two years. But there is more to this plan than just long-term care.

    The real danger is the state legislators will simply be unable to keep their grubby paws off this growing pool of money. Look at the recent battles over raiding the state’s Hurricane Relief Fund and multiply that by a thousand. The money collected will simply be too attractive for our free spending leftist representatives to view without scheming where to spend it elsewhere. It is perfectly analogous to the growing Social Security, “trust fund,” crisis. This, “long-term-care,” program will inevitably suffer the same fate. It simply won’t be solvent by the time it is needed.

    It is also perfectly analogous to the city’s problem with the Sewage Treatment funds. That money too has already been allocated to and spent by the general fund. On every level, government proves it cannot resist the temptation such funds present. There is every reason to think the Legislature at some point will allocate this money to the general fund.

    That is why this proposal is so offensive. It is a shell game. It is a disguised tax increase, period. The Democratic majority, stymied in its efforts to figure out how to get more money, is pandering to the fears of the populace concerning nursing care costs to get around this problem. It is the driven by the liberal’s incessant quest to ever increase taxes and expand government.

    The other dirty little secret about this proposal is that it actually intends to rob some people. It is an accepted fact that many people move to Hawaii, enjoy it for a few years, and then return to the mainland or elsewhere. They never intend to stay for the rest of their lives, although some find they cannot make themselves leave, and are just content with their Hawaiian memories.

    This proposal seeks to tax these people, and never give any return in service for the taxes collected. It literally depends upon a major portion of those who pay in to the fund for a length of time leaving the islands never to avail themselves of the program. In fact, this program actually seeks to drive people from Hawaii by making it yet more difficult and expensive to live here.

    In the final analysis this program will never be implemented, at some point it will die or be repealed.

    First, Gov. Linda Lingle will most certainly veto it. Should the Democrats be so shortsighted as to override the veto, the program itself will be its own undoing. When people actually begin to feel the effects of this tax upon their lives, on top of all the other pending tax increases, their frustration and anger will increase. This will have political effects.

    It is clear from the last two election cycles that this state, along with the rest of the nation, is moving towards the right. The Democratic majority in the Legislature is ignoring this fact to its detriment. Tax increases such as this, “long-term-care,” boondoggle are only going to further inspire this shift away from the left. In a way, I hope they do override what will most certainly be a governor’s veto, (she better) since this will only serve to anger the people more.

    There is a growing frustration with left wing ideas and causes. This can be seen by the increasing number of, “Pro-America” rallies in opposition to the anti-America ones.

    The local newspapers failed to note the Pro-America rallies on Saturday were larger than the previous anti-America rallies on the islands so far.

    And this mood is growing.

    Die hard leftist legislators are completely out of touch with the 80 percent of everyday Americans who support our troops and this war.

    Just as they are out of touch with the feelings of the majority about increasing taxes.

    They will discover just how wrong they are at the next election where that growing anger will translate into more Republican votes.

    ”’Don Newman is a free-lance writer living in Honolulu. He can be reached via email at:”’ mailto:newmand001@hawaii.rr.com

    Trust and Integrity in Government – Some Just Don't 'Get It'

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    Rep. Marcus Oshiro recently was criticized for voting on a matter that involved an organization to which he owed a fiduciary duty. [“Controversy shelves Wahiawa health center bill,” Honolulu Star-Bulletin, March 21, 2003]

    Oshiro claimed that he had done nothing wrong, arguing that the state’s conflict-of-interests statute applies only to “state officials and employees,” not legislators. As he pointed out, “it says nothing about legislators

    Trust and Integrity in Government – Some Just Don’t ‘Get It’

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    Rep. Marcus Oshiro recently was criticized for voting on a matter that involved an organization to which he owed a fiduciary duty. [“Controversy shelves Wahiawa health center bill,” Honolulu Star-Bulletin, March 21, 2003]

    Oshiro claimed that he had done nothing wrong, arguing that the state’s conflict-of-interests statute applies only to “state officials and employees,” not legislators. As he pointed out, “it says nothing about legislators

    Economy Not War Should Have Priority

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    I can’t help it but the media is focusing too much on war. Not that the issue is not important but the priority should have the well being of “we the people.” That’s why we fight this war, to improve our lives and living conditions.

    The unfortunate implications are that our state, which depends heavily on tourism, is directly affected by the military activities in the Middle East. But it shouldn’t. Somehow a false fear has been created in the public’s minds that travel has become more dangerous through anticipated terror attacks.

    Let’s please be realistic. After the saddening and unthinkable 09/11 events no incident has occurred that supports any such concern. Still travel is down and confidence is low. Why and what can we, Hawaii do, to offset such opinion and revitalize our sluggish economy that depends so much on tourism?

    First of all there is no war on American soil. The world sentiment seems to become increasingly anti-American. That tells us that world travel by Americans has become more limited. That provides an incredible advantage for mainland travelers to Hawaii. World surveys show that travelers are less concerned about the war but more about terror activities.

    Thus we should not only prioritize the U.S. mainland as main target market but need to send a ”’loud”’ and ”’clear”’ message to the world, to our main target markets, that Hawaii is ”’safe.”’ The world already knows it’s beautiful. This message should be repeated as often and decisive as even possible. According to the newest demographics released by the World Travel Organization, world travel is as strong as ever. Only destinations are being avoided that are directly impacted by this war. Hawaii is not, but still travel is down.

    Let’s take a close look at other destinations that are competing with us. For example there is New Zealand, Mauritius, Barbados and other tropical spots that are reporting record numbers in arrivals and pre bookings despite the situation in Iraq. These countries are profiting through intelligent marketing strategies that also take in consideration the diversified mentalities and cultural differences of targeted markets. Austria is even providing regular ”’direct flights”’ to Australia and New Zealand.

    Hawaii missed the tremendous opportunity to promote our beautiful Aloha State as ”’secure”’ at the world largest and important travel and tourism fair, the ITB in Berlin, Germany. The Hawaii Visitor and Convention Bureau were present but wasted its ill-advised efforts.

    The world, except Hawaii, was heavily courting — as every year — the German speaking market that is undoubtedly the most important travel force the world knows. Every year the European Travel Industry decides (here) on travel destinations for coming seasons. Hawaii was unconvincing.

    It is no use pointing fingers. However, immediate and intelligent actions can still turn this situation to Hawaii’s benefit. I am totally against sending a Hawaii Delegation to any target market, including Japan. At a later time perhaps.

    Instead Hawaii must invite the influential managers from target markets that make decisions on world travel destinations for European and other travelers. And we should ”’court”’ and treat them with the utmost aloha spirit, our most effective marketing tool. The main message should be ”’safety.”’ The invitations should come from our governor.

    And while they are here we should find out what promotional strategies they recommend Hawaii should implement to support and win over Europe and others again. Perhaps sending a delegation from the Polynesian Cultural Center would be advisable.

    Hawaii must also invite and ”’court”’ the important world travel media for our world target markets to decisively report through P/R and ”’real reporting”’ about Paradise Hawaii and our ”’safety.”’ Hawaii, in the world, is not considered part of the (continental) USA and very unique in culture. We need to emphasize on that.

    Short or medium impact will depend on how quickly Hawaii can begin with intelligent marketing. It is ill advised to cancel advertisement during war. Never leave a market totally alone. Stay there, reduced, but continue to advertise. Never stop entirely. But that only applies to markets where advertisement works. Not so in Europe. Europe’s travel mentality does not respond too well to commercial advertisement. P/R, Real Reporting, Real News, Real Stories spiked with positive reporting about ”’safety”’ and Paradise Hawaii are well perceived.

    We need to target all former East Bloc Countries (they have been deprived of travel and are eager to do so) Sweden, Belgium, Netherlands, Spain, Italy and the U.K. We need to organize direct flights from Europe. That cuts travel time in half and prevents terror fear because no US airlines are utilized.

    The lack of qualified and intelligent marketing strategists has so far slowed down much needed progress. In summary if we decisively promote Hawaii as the place we are, ”’safe”’ and ”’desirable”’ and repeat that message as often as even possible we will succeed.

    ”’Dieter Thate is owner of Kimapa Marketing (est. 1982) and Dieter’s Tours (est. 1993) And can be reached via email:”’ mailto:mail@kimapa.com ”’or visit his web site at:”’ https://www.kimapa.com

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