Tue, November 26, 2024
[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover costly .. weight-loss drugs for millions of obese Americans
[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Donald Trump threatens to impose sweeping tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day
[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Special relationship? Trump and U.K.'s Starmer may not be great chums
[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Trump's tariffs on Mexico and Canada could raise the prices of these goods
[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Social media age ban should not be enforced through passports, government ID, inquiry finds
[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Monuments of resistance and the politics of memory
[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Botswana: In a World Where Political Polarization .. cy, Does Botswana's 'Kgotla' System Hold the Key?
[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
What are tariffs and why does Trump plan to use more of them? What to know
[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Facing budget gap, Gov. Murphy seeks reduced spending and a limit on new hiring
[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
The donations 'reforms' are a hoax and the major parties are in bed together
[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Factbox-What Has Caused Pakistan's Deadly Clashes Between Police and Supporters of Imran Khan?
[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Saudi Arabia approves 2025 budget with estimated $315bn revenues and $342bn expenditure
[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
What diversity does and doesn't look like in Trump's Cabinet
[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
And they're off! 12 file for St. Louis mayor, comptroller and alderman on first day
[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Stop funding the woke and the stupid
[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Politics latest: Fixing the NHS and reforming Job .. sters unveil plans to 'get Britain working again'
[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Politics latest: Minister says some people off work have 'stolen from the state'
Mon, November 25, 2024
[ Mon, Nov 25th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Mexico and Central America in Trump's Second Term
[ Mon, Nov 25th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Albanese gets Greens to cave after a year and back housing bill
[ Mon, Nov 25th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
I Just Listened to Steve Bannon's Show for a Week. What's Coming Is Clear.
[ Mon, Nov 25th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
'Disaster Dodged': Gaetz's Meltdown Draws Relief and Envy
[ Mon, Nov 25th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Between falling crop prices and electoral landslide: How Mahayuti prevailed
[ Mon, Nov 25th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
BNP on same page with interim govt on reforms but .. ion needed within reasonable time: Tarique Rahman
[ Mon, Nov 25th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Who are the people Trump has picked for key positions in his second administration so far
[ Mon, Nov 25th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Fight Over Schools and Taxes Pits Chicago Elite Against Mayor
[ Mon, Nov 25th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Military leaders and their dominance in Southeast Asian politics
[ Mon, Nov 25th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Kennedy ascends in congressional leadership - and Gillibrand may, too
[ Mon, Nov 25th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
NYS voters send a more nuanced message to Republicans and Democrats, analysts say
[ Mon, Nov 25th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Another name for the Trump revolution: 'Return to sanity'
[ Mon, Nov 25th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Politics latest: PM 'not surprised' some people want another election
[ Mon, Nov 25th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Politics latest: Starmer responds to petition demanding election rerun
[ Mon, Nov 25th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Why Keir Starmer won't get away with shrugging off Call a General Election petition
[ Mon, Nov 25th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Cabarrus leaders accuse NC treasurer of getting 'political.' It's just math, he says
Sun, November 24, 2024
[ Sun, Nov 24th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
UPSC Key | First Constitution Museum, Hypersonic missile and Trump effect on India
[ Sun, Nov 24th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Nigerians lament as cabal allegedly influences Tinubu's decisions - Fagge
[ Sun, Nov 24th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
California House District 44 General Election Results 2024
[ Sun, Nov 24th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
UP News Live Updates: Police clash with protesters during Shahi Jama Masjid survey in Sambhal
[ Sun, Nov 24th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Georgia House District 8 General Election Results 2024
[ Sun, Nov 24th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
A Look At The Fair Value Of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADP)
[ Sun, Nov 24th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
ACF Rejects Claims of Bias in Criticising Tinubu, Cites Similar Stance on Buhari
[ Sun, Nov 24th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
New show to bring fresh perspectives
[ Sun, Nov 24th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Chuck Woolery, former 'Love Connection' host, passes away at 83
[ Sun, Nov 24th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Haiti wonders what's next as gang violence surges
[ Sun, Nov 24th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
SNP minister reveals hindsight regret over crisis-hit ferry yard contracts
[ Sun, Nov 24th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Local sources: Administrative Court in Kirkuk holds hearing about Arabs, Turkmens' complaints
[ Sun, Nov 24th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Odisha Deputy CM announces Third Phase of Subhadra Yojana to Benefit 80 lakh women
[ Sun, Nov 24th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 Updates: CM & Deputy CMs Will Take Oath First, Say Sources
[ Sun, Nov 24th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
BJP's Central Leadership to Take Call on Next Maharashtra CM

The Sunshine Blog: Bidding Aloha To James And Rose, Kauai's Avatar Anchors

The Blog can't help but wonder if that mightn't have been the last laugh of former Oahu Publications senior exec Aaron Kotarek who, right about the same time Rose and James were being deleted, left Hawaii for a new job at the Spokane Spokesman-Review. Kotarek has taken credit for the avatar adventure in press releases.
The article from Civil Beat, titled "The Sunshine Blog: Bidding Aloha To James And Rose, Kauai's Avatar Anchors," discusses the retirement of James and Rose, who have been the virtual anchors for the County of Kauai's emergency alert system since 2018. These avatars, created to provide a human touch to emergency communications, have become beloved figures on the island, known for their calm and reassuring presence during crises like hurricanes and tsunamis. The piece reflects on their impact, noting how they've become part of the community's fabric, offering not just information but a sense of comfort. The article also touches on the technological aspect of their creation, the public's attachment to them, and the bittersweet farewell as the county plans to transition to new methods of emergency communication. It highlights the unique blend of technology and community spirit that James and Rose represented, and how their departure marks the end of an era in Kauai's approach to public safety announcements.

Read the Full Civil Beat Article at [ https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/the-sunshine-blog-bidding-aloha-to-james-and-rose-kauais-avatar-anchors/ ]