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Politicians are known for making statements without ever uttering a word. Those attending President Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday were no exception. So it begs the question: Why did Elon Musk ...

As a marine biologist and professional scuba diver, I often wonder where all of the fish go along our coastline when we have giant surf. The Interfaith Round Table of Kauai (IROK) is sponsoring a Talk ...

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