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  • 5 Lessons in Contentment from Billionaires Warren Buffett & Charlie Munger

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    16 May 2013 | 7:03 am
    By Leo Babauta I sat in a crowd of 45,000 about 10 days ago, watching super-billionaire investors Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger riff off each other and deliver quick wit and worldly wisdom about finances and life in general, at the famous Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha. As I listened to these titans of the investing world, it struck me how content they are. Not just content because they have all the riches in the world and all their needs met (they do), but because they understand fundamentals of contentment with life, which I believe is a superpower. It was…

  • Court retains AG

    Marianas Variety Guam Edition
    16 May 2013 | 9:01 am
    But allows law firm for limited roleDISTRICT Court of Guam Chief Judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood yesterday issued an order retaining the Attorney General’s Office to act as the legal counsel of the government of Guam, but also allowing the participation of a private law firm for a limited purpose.

  • No big surprise with the multimillion dollar award by the Guam International Airport board of...

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    17 May 2013 | 5:42 am
    No big surprise with the multimillion dollar award by the Guam International Airport board of...

  • Did you get my email for BJ?

    Guam Blog
    13 May 2013 | 11:57 pm
    Yes. I received it…sorry for the edit, but here is most of your email to BJ.  Now, how about...

  • Inbox: Adelup Discrepancies

    Guam Blog
    13 May 2013 | 10:34 pm
    Hafa Adai, I was reviewing the Governor’s budget and saw a major discrepancy. Maybe you can...
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  • Two Guam soldiers killed in Afghanistan

    18 May 2013 | 4:47 am
    Two of Guam's soldiers who are deployed in Afghanistan were killed by a suicide car bomb while part of a convoy in Kabul this week.

  • Airport to close down Central Avenue

    17 May 2013 | 11:18 pm
    The clock is ticking for the Guam International Airport Authority to close down Central Avenue in Tiyan and there are efforts to finally get the Tiyan Parkway project underway.

  • HIV/AIDS community grows on Guam

    17 May 2013 | 11:17 pm
    With this weekend marking National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness, it's important to get tested. But how to cope if you come back positive?

  • National Safe Boat Week coming up

    17 May 2013 | 11:16 pm
    If you are a seasoned mariner or just getting a feel for your sea legs, there are a few things you may want to keep in mind to help pave the way for the month of May's National Safe Boating Week to boat responsibly.

  • GMH revenue stream collected through fees

    17 May 2013 | 1:21 am
    A bill aimed at helping pay off GMH's multimillion dollar debt has been re-introduced, this time involving electronic gaming devices.
 
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  • JFK Freshman Academy spearhead the green charge

    8 May 2013 | 1:31 am
    With several signs in hand, over 100 Islanders organized a "Ban the Bag" wave last Friday in front of their Upper Tumon campus.

  • Mobile app highlights events and deals around Guam

    2 May 2013 | 10:54 pm
    SpotGU is the newest local mobile application for both the Android and iOS platforms. Powered by IT&E and Yellow Pages Ink, SpotGU is your one-stop directory for local shops, restaurants, events and news.

  • IT&E rolls out 4G LTE MiFi service

    25 Apr 2013 | 11:11 pm
    With the advent of wireless devices such as iPads, laptops and Apple TVs, a reliable Internet hub is a highly sought after piece of hardware for the everyday consumer.

  • IT&E launches new prepaid plan

    19 Apr 2013 | 1:35 am
    IT&E has just launched their new CDMA prepaid data plan. At an unbeatable low price of just $1.50 a day, customers get unlimited access to a 3G data connection for their mobile device.

  • St. Francis School implements photovoltaics

    22 Mar 2013 | 1:37 am
    The sun's shining a bit brighter at St. Francis School as the Yona campus this week welcomed the completion of Guam's largest privately-owned photovoltaic renewable energy system.
 
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    Marianas Variety Guam Edition

  • Court retains AG

    16 May 2013 | 9:01 am
    But allows law firm for limited roleDISTRICT Court of Guam Chief Judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood yesterday issued an order retaining the Attorney General’s Office to act as the legal counsel of the government of Guam, but also allowing the participation of a private law firm for a limited purpose.

  • GEDA reiterates support for Taitano

    16 May 2013 | 9:00 am
    THE Guam Economic Development Authority board of directors voted yesterday during its regular meeting to send a letter to Gov. Eddie Calvo and to members of the 32nd Guam Legislature reiterating its endorsement of the appointment of Henry Taitano as GEDA administrator.

  • GPA strategizing in earnest for conversion to LNG

    16 May 2013 | 8:59 am
    DURING the next several months, the Guam Power Authority will be embarking on efforts to shape the acquisition and financing strategy necessary to start the seven-year process of moving to liquefied natural gas, or LNG, for the island’s energy base load production.

  • Furlough plan for DOD civilians bared

    16 May 2013 | 8:58 am
    IN AN announcement that may affect as many as 2,000 federal employees on Guam, U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel directed defense managers to prepare to furlough most Department of Defense civilians for “up to 11 days” before the end of the fiscal year.

  • Hospital has only $1.1M cash-on-hand

    16 May 2013 | 8:57 am
    GUAM Memorial Hospital only has $1.1 million in cash-on-hand, Chief Financial Officer Alan Ulrich told the GMH board of trustees at last night’s meeting.
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    Guam News

  • Governor Calvo Declares "State of Mourning" Over the Deaths of 2 Guam Guardsmen in Afghanistan

    18 May 2013 | 1:29 am
    Guam - Guam Governor Eddie Calvo has declared a "State of Mourning" for Guam following the deaths of two Guam Guardsmen who lost their lives in Afghanistan this past Thursday. READ the statement from Governor Calvo below: “Christine and I, Ray and Notch ask for the prayers of every Guamanian for the families and friends of Sgt. Eugene M. Aguon, and Specialist Dwayne W. Flores. There are no words to describe the overwhelming grief of our island on this tragic day. May the Lord be with their parents and loved ones to give them strength,” Governor Calvo said. Maj. General Benny Paulino, The…

  • Joint Region Marianas Celebrates Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month

    17 May 2013 | 7:35 pm
    ASAN, Guam (NNS) -- Command Sailors and personnel gathered to recognize Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month at the Joint Region Marianas (JRM) headquarters in Asan, Guam, May 15. JRM Commander Rear Adm. Tilghman Payne said it's important to celebrate diversity events as each individual culture brings unique aspects and perspective to the workplace."Each of these little places is separate and distinct," he said. "They all have culture that is different, they have many common values (and) we honor the same general things. Everyone is a great contributor in what we do but it's almost a…

  • IBTF Unveils "'RAP" Signs for Lions Club & Micro Mall Pay-Less, Both Pledge to Keep Roadways Clean

    17 May 2013 | 7:08 pm
    Guam - The Island Beautification Task Force [IBTF] a unveiled 2 new roadway adoption signs FRIDAY.   One stretch of road was adopted by the Lions Club International and the other by the Micronesian Mall Payless. The IBTF  "Road Adoption Project" [RAP] encourages local businesses and organization commit to helping to keep a Guam roadway clean and well maintained by adopting a stretch of that road. In turn the IBTF erects a sign along that roaway showcasing that promise.   Friday, a sign featuring the Guam Lions Club was unveiled beside the Circle 76 Gas Station on…

  • Decolonization Registry Sign Up Available at Micronesia Fair

    17 May 2013 | 6:00 pm
    Guam - Senator Ben Pangelinan's Office is registering people to the Decolonization Registry at the Guam Micronesia Island Fair at Ypao Park this weekend. Certified registrars will be at the Fair on Saturday and Sunday from 1pm-7pm. Look for the banner that says “Register Here for the Decolonization Registry”. All you need is a valid photo ID to register. Senator Pangelinan’s Office has been providing this service for the past 4 years.

  • Two Guam Guardsmen Killed in Suicide Bombing Attack This Past Thursday in Kabul

    17 May 2013 | 4:47 pm
    Guam - Guam Guardsmen Specialist Dwayne W. Flores and Sgt. Eugene M. Aguon,  were killed this past Thursday in Kabul, Afghanistan, when a suicide bomber rammed the convoy they were part of. In all, the explosion claimed 15 lives, 6 of them Americans, including Flores and Aguon. The other 4 Americans killed were civilian contractors. Guam Governor Eddie Calvo confirmed the deaths in a message to the media Saturday evening declaring a "State of Mourning" on Guam for the deaths of  Flores and Aguon. In his statement the Governor said: “Christine and I, Ray and Notch ask for the…
 
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  • 5 Lessons in Contentment from Billionaires Warren Buffett & Charlie Munger

    zenhabits
    16 May 2013 | 7:03 am
    By Leo Babauta I sat in a crowd of 45,000 about 10 days ago, watching super-billionaire investors Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger riff off each other and deliver quick wit and worldly wisdom about finances and life in general, at the famous Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha. As I listened to these titans of the investing world, it struck me how content they are. Not just content because they have all the riches in the world and all their needs met (they do), but because they understand fundamentals of contentment with life, which I believe is a superpower. It was…

  • Smile in Each Moment

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    13 May 2013 | 12:59 pm
    By Leo Babauta There’s a tendency to get caught up in the tasks of our day, the urgency of what’s coming up, the distractions of being online. And we forget to smile. In the rush of the day, the stress of wanting things to happen a certain way, we lose the enjoyment of each moment. In every moment, there’s the capacity for happiness. It’s not that we need to be ecstatic, full of pleasure, excited or even joyous each and every second of the day. Who needs that kind of pressure? And it’s not that we can never feel sadness or anger or stress. It’s that we can…

  • A Guide to Practical Compassion

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    10 May 2013 | 12:19 pm
    By Leo Babauta If I’ve found two guiding principles in my life, they are contentment and compassion. With these two ideas, life becomes better. Contentment makes every moment better. And compassion makes your connection with others better. What Compassion Is, & Some Difficulties Let’s talk about compassion for a few minutes, because as important as it is, very few people talk about how to actually do it. First a definition: the simple definition of compassion is feeling and understanding the pain of others, and then wanting to reduce that suffering. In practice, it’s a…

  • 6 Steps To Healing Yourself

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    7 May 2013 | 7:00 am
    Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Lissa Rankin of 6 Steps To Healing Yourself. Take a moment and check in with yourself. How is your body feeling right in this moment? If you’re generally healthy, check in for subtle symptoms. Is your neck feeling tense? Does your lower back ache? Do you have a headache? Are you exhausted — again? Or perhaps you’re battling a more serious health diagnosis and you’re experiencing symptoms from your health condition. Whether you’re experiencing the nuisance of a minor physical symptom, the more concerning stress of a serious health…

  • Find the Zen of Work

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    2 May 2013 | 3:28 pm
    By Leo Babauta One of the most common problems I hear from readers is the difficulty in finding calm and peace in the middle of a work day. Work for many people is stressful, full of too many things to do, too many meetings and emails and incoming information and interruptions and irritations and distractions and decisions and confusion. Putting “Zen” into the workplace — some calm, some mindfulness, some letting go of that which stresses you out — is not a simple thing for most people. To help those who’d like to find a more peaceful way of working, I’ve…
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  • Land Snails (Akaleha’) of the Mariana Islands

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    22 Apr 2013 | 8:13 pm
    IN THIS ENTRY ImagesCultural historyDiversity and systematicsCurrent declineFor further reading Images Pacific Islands, including the Mariana Islands, often have many small native snails. Many of the species in the Marianas are unique to the archipelago, or even to only one of the islands. Some of these snails live in trees in the moist and shaded forests, while others live in the moss and leaf litter of the forest floor. Guam has about 100 species of land snails, although about twenty of these have probably been introduced. Cultural history In the Chamorro language, land snails in general…

  • Fino’ Håya Project

    shannon
    22 Mar 2013 | 10:33 pm
    The Guam Community College created a series of sixteen videos in Fino’ Håya, the indigenous language of the island of Guam, in an effort to revive, promote, and preserve this unique bond to our ancestors. Produced over a period of three years (2010-2012), these videos highlight the pre-contact (before European or Western infusion) way of life — the food, names of plants, fish, illnesses, cures, traditional practices and the culture of the indigenous people of the land. Fino’ Håya is one of an estimated 1,200 languages in the Austronesian language family that originated in…

  • Gloria Borja Nelson

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    4 Mar 2013 | 9:14 pm
    IN THIS ENTRY ImagesCultural historyDiversity and systematicsCurrent declineFor further readingEducator and Public Servant Images Educator and Public Servant Gloria Borja Nelson (1935-2012) was a former Guam Department of Education director and a vocal advocate for retirees and senior citizens’ rights. She dedicated her life to public service, education and social reform, particularly for teachers, and for the rights and enhanced government services for the island’s senior citizens. Affectionately known as Lola, Nelson was born on 20 April 1935 in the barrio of San Nicolas in Hagåtña…

  • Clair Lynn Raulerson, PhD

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    7 Feb 2013 | 3:05 pm
    IN THIS ENTRY ImagesCultural historyDiversity and systematicsCurrent declineFor further readingEducator and Public ServantCurator and Professor of BiologyEarly LifeContributionsSelected Publications: Images Curator and Professor of Biology University of Guam (UOG) professor, Dr. Lynn Raulerson (1937-2012), was a driving force in documenting the flora of Guam and worked as a biology professor for 40 years. Since 1972 she taught classes, served on committees, and pursued research interests around identification of local biota. She administered the UOG Herbarium and significantly expanded the…

  • Perspective: Women and Religion in Chamorro Society

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    25 Dec 2012 | 2:17 pm
    Editor’s Note: This video was presented at Guampedia’s Chamorro Heritage Series, 5 December 2012, Latte of Freedon Hall of Governors, Ricardo J. Bordallo Governor’s Complex, Adelup. Pale’ Eric Forbes Video Presentation   By Pale’ Eric Forbes
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    Brad Boydston

  • Skating India

    4 May 2013 | 4:49 am

  • Grasshopper rocket

    26 Apr 2013 | 8:44 pm
    Just like rockets used to do in Saturday afternoon scifi movies -- except this is in color -- and it's apparently real.

  • Go ahead and smile

    20 Apr 2013 | 12:30 am

  • What holds Guayule back?

    20 Apr 2013 | 12:01 am
    Guayule is supposed to be an incredible alternative to rubber, an alternative fuel, and the plant that cures much of what ails us. Why is it that Guayule never seems to pick up much traction as a commercial crop? Yes, there are attempts to grow it commercially in Arizona and it is constantly hyped as the crop of the future but it's always in the future. In that sense it reminds me of the flying cars we were promised when we were in elementary school.

  • Can't get enough of Luna Lee

    19 Apr 2013 | 12:30 am
 
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    Dave Owen's Guam Blog

  • Palau Ministry Team Training

    10 May 2013 | 8:57 pm
    We had the Palau team over to our house last night for some dinner, training and fellowship. You can read more about them here from a pervious post. We had a great conversation around the dinner table. The students told Joyce and I about their goals for the trip, how they thought that God was leading them to contribute to the team and what they hoped to learn from the trip. We also told a lot of funny stories about cross-cultural issues, strange things we have eaten and ministry predicaments we have found ourselves in. We also got to share our own life stories and family background around the…

  • PIU Graduation Post #3

    10 May 2013 | 1:24 am
    After  the ceremony the graduates marched out of the church to the receiving line to be piled up with flower, money and candy leis; and to receive hugs and kisses from family and friends. It also looked like a few pictures were taken. We had a nice spread of food and we had a good time of fellowship, celebration and chats with old friends. So, unless something unusual comes up this will be my last graduation post for this year. Daisy poses with Julie Immanuel (left) and Joyce with Mike Ihpa Joyce gets a picture taken with Davy Welle and Joshua Combs Daisy got in a lot of our pictures.

  • PIU 2013 Graduation #2

    9 May 2013 | 3:48 am
    As promised here are a few more pictures from Monday’s graduation ceremony. Thanks again to Layla Watt for taking most of these pictures.   Faculty member Joey Charles introduced our keynote speaker Dr. Brad Boydston Brad began by playing his ukulele. We may be the only graduation ceremony that had a uke concert this year.   Faculty member Mike Owen introduced the valedictorian Joshua Combs Joshua gave an excellent speech. He praised his fellow graduates for taking ministry and discipleship seriously and thanked the faculty for pouring their lives into the students   Sarah…

  • Graduation Post #1 – Getting Ready

    8 May 2013 | 2:02 am
    We took a lot of pictures of graduation so I will break them up into a few posts. Here are a few pictures of us getting  the stage and ourselves ready. This year graduation was held at Agana Heights Baptist Church and it turned out to be a very good venue. This year’s graduation was much smaller than 2012 and it had a very personal feel to it. Joyce was surprised to find that, since she taught a remedial English class this year she had to don her regalia and sit with the faculty. So, we got another nice academic picture together. More to come! Nino and Celia did a great job decorating…

  • Guam PDN story on the PIU Graduation

    6 May 2013 | 5:50 pm
    PIU held its 2013 Graduation ceremony yesterday. I will be posting some pictures and stories about it soon. Until then you can find the news story here and a gallery of pictures taken by the Guam Pacific Daily News here.
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    NO REST FOR THE AWAKE - MINAGAHET CHAMORRO

  • Where Dissertations Come From

    16 May 2013 | 10:07 pm
    When I left Guam in 2003 to start graduate school in the states I knew I wanted to research and write about Guam and Chamorros, but wasn't sure what angle to take exactly. My tagline for my research while in grad school was "everything Chamorro, anything Guam" and sometimes "everything Guam and anything Chamorro." Decolonization was something I was becoming more and more interested in in scholarly terms, even if it was something I had already been advocating and working on in an activist context. Would I do something more cultural? Something in your typical social movement, social science…

  • The Colonizing Frame

    15 May 2013 | 6:52 pm
    When I was in Okinawa last month for a symposium on Okinawan sovereignty and decolonization, there was significant interest amongst the local media in the island. I was interviewed extensively by a reporter from one newspaper. The other newspaper also provided coverage and even organized a large televised panel on the issue. A local media station filmed the symposium I spoke at and is planning to make a documentary about it. The one thing missing however was the mainland Japanese media. They didn't cover much of the sovereignty/decolonization related events. It seemed almost like a blackout,…

  • Taotao Haya'

    13 May 2013 | 4:52 am
    Last year local businessman Adrian Cruz proposed the creation of a Chamorro newspaper. It would feature articles and columns in the Chamorro language and focus on issues affecting Chamorros. I and a few others submitted articles to support this newspaper. I was happy to learn earlier this year that Adrian had gotten enough advertising and support to print the first issue. I wrote a story on the reunification of the Marianas, providing some background on how Guam was taken by the United States, but the other islands in the Marianas in Micronesia were not. My column appeared on the…

  • Hurao Summer Camp

    11 May 2013 | 3:43 pm
    For those interested in providing your child with a memorable summer experience and teach them about Chamorro culture and immerse them in the Chamorro language, Hurao Guahan is accepting applications for their Tiempon Somnak, or Summer Camp. I will be enrolling Sumahi this session because she really needs more support for her Chamorro language learning. I speak to her all the time, but no other kids around her speak Chamorro. Very few adults she knows speak Chamorro and so she feels very isolated in the language. I'm hoping this experience will help her become more comfortable in her…

  • A Day of Decolonization

    8 May 2013 | 7:29 am
    On April 28, 1952 the Treaty of San Francisco ending World War II between Japan and the United States went into effect. As part of this treaty Japan would receive its sovereignty again, but the US would get to keep numerous bases in the country. Okinawa, as an island to the south of Japan, that had been forcibly annexed in 1879 was not thought of by most Japanese as being a true part of Japan. As a result it was the ideal “sacrifice” for Japan and was given to the United States in order for Japan to receive its sovereignty back. Bases that had been in mainland Japan were moved to the…
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    Andersen Air Force Base Photos

  • 36th MDG recognizes members during National Nurses Week

    16 May 2013 | 8:26 pm
    Senior Airman Andrew Long, 36th Medical Group pediatric medical technician, and Tech. Sgt. Rosalinda Mateo, 36th Medical Group Women’s Health Clinic NCO in charge, perform CPR on a toddler dummy during training on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 8, 2013. The 36th MDG held combat-based training as part of National Nurse Week, May 6-12. The nurses and technicians trained on assessing patients, CPR, care under fire and other SABC tasks.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert Hicks/Released)Download Full Image

  • 36th MDG recognizes members during National Nurses Week

    16 May 2013 | 8:26 pm
    Airmen from the 36th Medical Group come under attack by water balloons while transporting a dummy to safety during training on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 8, 2013. The 36th MDG held combat-based training as part of National Nurse Week, May 6-12. The nurses and technicians trained on assessing patients, CPR, care under fire and other SABC tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert Hicks/Released)Download Full Image

  • 36th MDG recognizes members during National Nurses Week

    16 May 2013 | 8:26 pm
    Tech. Sgt. Rosalinda Mateo, 36th Medical Group Women’s Health Clinic NCO in charge, and Maj. Robert King, 36th MDG Education and Training Flight commander, perform self-aid and buddy care on a dummy during training on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 8, 2013. The 36th MDG held combat-based training as part of National Nurse Week, May 6-12. The nurses and technicians trained on assessing patients, CPR, care under fire and other SABC tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert Hicks/Released)Download Full Image

  • Army Capt. Jeffrey Beeman, 523rd Engineer Company commander

    16 May 2013 | 12:17 am
    Army Capt. Jeffrey Beeman, 523rd Engineer Company commanderDownload Full Image

  • Army Col. Herbert Brown, former 854th Aviation Battalion commander

    16 May 2013 | 12:17 am
    Army Col. Herbert Brown, former 854th Aviation Battalion commanderDownload Full Image
 
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