‘Hawaii Five-0′ wins ratings battle
"Hawaii Five-0" started the new year with a ratings victory Monday night but the competition was lukewarm at best, according to Nielsen ratings released Wednesday by CBS.
The popular crime drama, which had been on hiatus since Dec. 12, drew 11.9 million viewers to win the hour, according to the Nielsen ratings. On ABC, "Celebrity Wife Swap" drew 6.25 million viewers while "Rock Center With Brian Williams" drew 3.78 million viewers to NBC.
Among adults 18-49, "Five-0" drew 2.9 percent of the total viewing audience and 7 percent of those watching TV at the time.
Fans will have to wait until Jan. 16, however, for a new episode. CBS will air a rerun of the second season premiere next Monday.
Comments sought on long-term care plan
The Hawaii Long-Term Care Commission will hold a public hearing on Friday to gather comments on a draft proposal focusing on solutions to high costs and limited long-term care options in Hawaii.
The commission, established by the Legislature in 2008, is recommending long-term care financing options, including a limited mandatory public insurance program.
The public hearing is at 2-4 p.m. at the state Capitol, room 229. The report can be found at www.publicpolicycenter.hawaii.edu/ltcc.
Goodwill to hold job fair today
Goodwill Industries of Hawaii is holding a job fair at the Goodwill office at 2610 Kilihau St. today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Goodwill has administrative, human services, contract services and retail job openings. The company’s package includes medical, dental, vacation leave and a 401(k) retirement plan.
For more information, call 836-0313 or go to www.higoodwill.org.
Free shuttle to transport eye patients
Retina Institute of Hawaii will launch on Jan. 10 a complimentary shuttle service for new patients and those requiring procedures done in office.
The free shuttle will operate to and from the company’s main office at 1620 Ala Moana Blvd., primarily transporting patients referred by their primary eye doctor.
"We heard from our referring doctors that their patients were having difficulties getting to our office so the decision was made to launch a new shuttle service to make it as easy as possible," said Michael Bennett, founder and president of the Retina Institute, an ophthalmic practice specializing in diseases that can threaten eyesight.
ON THE MOVE
Energy Industries has added three new members to its Honolulu office:
» Wyeth Crawford, an energy efficiency engineer, has joined Energy Industries’ power division. His experience includes an engineering intern at Pearl Harbor Shipyard.
» Billie Irwin George as a human resources administrator. She is a certified professional in human resources.
» Kelly Kunkel as a design and support member for Energy Industries’ solar division. She has an extensive background in industrial design.
Hawaiian Ocean Transport has announced the addition of Charlie Battiato, as Hawaii sales manager, to the company’s sales team based in Honolulu. He has worked for nearly 30 years in the transportation industry, including working for Horizon Lines as well as American President Lines in Oakland and Seattle.
