Glenn Beck Speaks At CPAC

Watch this. It's pretty good. The liberal and progressive agenda threatens our nation's well being. Time to throw the liberals out in 2010 and 2012.

• American Conservative Union

Kung Hee Fat Choy!

It's the year 4707 on the Asian / Chinese lunar calendar. The Year of the Tiger officially happens on February 14. Celebration commemorating this fact have already happaened, with the big parade held in Honolulu's Chinatown district last weekend. This post contains a slide show that captures some of the sights and sounds (1 short video clip) of Chinese New Year - 2010. Enjoy!

Kubo Confirmed to First Circuit

Former U.S. Attorney Ed Kubo was confirmed as Hawaii's newest First Circuit Court Judge yesterday in the State Senate. The vote was 24 to 1 in favor of Kubo, with 8 of the 24 Senators voting with "reservations". Senator Les Ihara was the lone "no" vote.

Links:

• Near Unanimous Vote Gives Kubo Judgeship, StarBulletin.com
• Kubo confirmed as judge with 24-1 vote, Honolulu Advertiser
• Ed Kubo Confirmed as State Judge, HawaiiReporter.com
• GM109 Status Sheet Nomination of Ed Kubo, Hawaii State Legislature

Photo above: Ed Kubo meets with the media shortly after his confirmation vote. Below: Ed Kubo supporters attended yesterday's Senate floor session.

Ed Kubo Confirmation Vote Today

Last Friday, Third Circuit Court nominee Ed Kubo (left) engaged in a short conversation with Senator Brian Taniguchi, chair of the Judiciary committee during a break in that day's floor session, which saw the postponement of the vote until today. Early news reports indicate that Taniguchi who was opposed to Kubo's confirmation has now changed his mind and will vote in favor of the nominee.

Kubo's nomination is headed for a floor vote today at 9:30 a.m. in the State Senate chambers, State Capitol.



Supporters of former U.S. Attorney Ed Kubo sign waved outside the State Capitol yesterday.