APEC 2011
Hello all,
This week, Honolulu is hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. The leaders, high-ranking officials, and delegates from its 21 member economies have come here to discuss issues ranging from trade to renewable energy. It is the largest event of its kind hosted here. The Federal government's goals are to encourage international opportunities in the Pacific rim, and the City and State's goals are to encourage those opportunities here in Hawaii.
What?! No aloha shirts?! 
Understandably, security is tight. It has inconvenienced residents, businesses, and tourists. There aren't many connecting roads and thoroughfares in town (and the rest of the island). Every time a motorcade comes, people have to get out of the way, and sometimes sections of roadways get closed (including the H-1 Freeway). Thankfully I have not been inconvenienced... yet. Yesterday I did encounter military personnel in my neighborhood on the way to work. Today is Veteran's Day, so no work, and not having to deal with potential road blocks.
To my fellow Pacific Rim friends, I hope you're delegations have made the most of their stay and value their experiences time here.
Until next time!
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