David Schlesinger

The Big Island of Hawaii: One of the Most Unique Places on the Planet

The Big Island is a little over a million years old, with 11 of the worlds' 13 climate zones found in its 4,038 square miles. Hawaii, the Big Island is larger than all the other Hawaiian Islands combined. Hawaii (Hawai`i) is actually the biggest island in the U.S. with more land area than the entire state of Connecticut. Kona and Hilo are the two main commercial centers on our... (posted by David 3 years 48 days ago.)

God, the Devil, and Surfing

Hawaii is Beautiful, it is powerful, it is the only place I think that I would fit in at this point. I have been here since I was 13, and it is extremely different from my birthplace Chicago. Hawaii is also sad. Everyday it seems like more of the beautiful aina(land) gets eaten up by strip malls and golf courses. I believe that I can feel the aina's anguish. Call me insane, but that is what I believe. I get wrapped up in... (posted by David 3 years 79 days ago.)

Vog From the Kilauea Volcano, On the Big Island, Leads to Declaration of National Disaster

On the South east wall of the Halemaumau Crater, a cloud of ashes, and small quantities of Lava has been erupting for the first time in quite a while. Although Kilauea is the most active Volcano in the world, the Halemaumau Crater has been inactive for the last thirty five years. Reminiscent of a moon crater, because of its perfectly round features, the crater... (posted by David 3 years 80 days ago.)

Genetically Modified Organisms in Hawaii: Big Island of Hawaii Bans the use of GMOS

After passing through three County Council Hearings with over a hundred different testimonies, and over 1200 written letters of support from residents, a Bill to ban GMO's on the Big Island was passed unanimously on October 9th 2008. Among the supporters of the Bill were Taro Farmers, most Kona Coffee Farmers, and some Scientists from UH Hilo. Although this Bill passed... (posted by David 3 years 80 days ago.)