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health3 months ago

Rat Lungworm Disease Confirmed in Adult on Kauai

The Hawaii Department of Health confirmed a case of rat lungworm disease in an adult on Kauai, marking the first since 2019 on the island. The disease, caused by the parasite Angiostrongylus cantonensis, affects the nervous system and is primarily contracted through ingestion of infected snails, slugs, or contaminated produce. Health officials emphasize the importance of thorough washing of fruits and vegetables and controlling pest populations to prevent infection.

via Honolulu Star-Advertiser|
#disease-prevention#hawaii#health
natural-disasters1 year ago

"Kauai Island Hit by Severe Flash Flooding, Prompts Rescues and School Closures"

Heavy rain on the Hawaiian island of Kauai led to the rescue of several people from floodwaters, prompting the closure of public schools and the opening of shelters. Crews worked to reopen roads closed from landslides and overflowing stream waters, with firefighters rescuing people primarily in the communities of Koloa and Wailua. While there were no immediate reports of injuries, heavy showers were expected to continue, posing a continued threat of flooding.

via ABC News|
#floodwaters#hawaii#heavy-rain
technology2 years ago

Mark Zuckerberg's Secret Hawaii Compound: A Billionaire's Apocalypse Hideaway

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta (formerly Facebook), is reportedly behind an extensive construction project on a 1,400-acre site in Kauai, Hawaii. The project includes a 5,000-square-foot underground shelter, self-sustaining energy and food supplies, treehouses connected by rope bridges, and a tunnel system linking two mansions to the bunker. The project has faced backlash from locals, who accuse Zuckerberg of exploiting Hawaiian land ownership laws. A petition to stop the project has garnered over a million signatures. Despite the secrecy surrounding the project, it is well-known in the community that Zuckerberg is behind it.

via The Register|
#backlash#bunker#kauai
technology2 years ago

"Exploring Mark Zuckerberg's Epic $100 Million Bunker and Secret Hawaii Compound"

Mark Zuckerberg's sprawling mansion complex on the Hawaiian island of Kauai includes two mansions, a network of treehouses, and a 5,000 square foot underground bunker connected to the mansions via a tunnel. The compound features elevators, soundproof walls, secret entrances, and its own water tanks. The project has drawn criticism from local residents, and the compound's staff allegedly signed NDAs discouraging them from discussing on-the-job injuries. The grandiose construction plans evoke images straight out of a video game, resembling a villain's lair or a level from Hitman or Deus Ex.

via Kotaku|
#kauai#mansion-complex#mark-zuckerberg