On April 8, MauiTime Publisher Thomas Russo filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court against the County of Maui, Maui Police Chief Gary Yabuta and Maui Police Officer Nelson Johnson over an April 12, 2011 incident involving Russo, Johnson and members of Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman’s security entourage. According to the 11-page complaint, “This is an action arising out … [Read more...] about MauiTime Publisher Thomas Russo Sues County Of Maui Over April 2011 Dog The Bounty Hunter Incident
April
On The Art of Trash Chairish Maui Recycled Art Contest
With Earth Day coming up later this month, it’s time for the Art of Trash, that special event where artists challenge themselves to make something beautiful from garbage otherwise destined to live out its days (years or millenia) decomposing in our landfills. It’s a time when “sitting on trash” can conjure images unsuspected, like a chair in a grass skirt. The chair in this … [Read more...] about On The Art of Trash Chairish Maui Recycled Art Contest
Kimie Miner and Mayjah Rayjah and Body and Soil Conference and Coconut Island
THURSDAY, APRIL 11 BODY & SOIL CONFERENCE – Ma’a Body and Soil Conference is returning for its 11th year. This years it follows the mantra, “As Above So Below.” The three-day festival delves into topics regarding agricultural, holistic practices and its correlation to well-being. Keynote speaker Jerry Brunetti will bring his wealth of knowledge that has helped him through his … [Read more...] about Kimie Miner and Mayjah Rayjah and Body and Soil Conference and Coconut Island
Tennessee Super Breeders And Pooper Scooper Duels
MORE TENNESSEE SUPER-BREEDERS Update: Last week’s News of the Weird gave serial impregnator Desmond Hatchett, of Knoxville, Tenn., too much credit. It’s true that he has fathered at least 24 kids by at least 11 different women (and has no hope of meeting child-support obligations), but he is hardly Tennessee’s most prolific. A June summary by the Daily Mail of London (citing … [Read more...] about Tennessee Super Breeders And Pooper Scooper Duels
Chinese Energy Drinks And Christian Popsicles
CHINA’S RED BULL Chinese media reported that on May 4, at the Xiaogan Middle School in Hubei province, high school students studying for the all-important national college entrance exam worked through the evening while hooked up to intravenous drips of amino acids to fight fatigue. A director of the school’s Office of Academic Affairs reasoned that before the IVs were hung, … [Read more...] about Chinese Energy Drinks And Christian Popsicles