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The Honolulu Advertiser
Articles for December 19, 2008

Breaking News
 •  Trio found conscious after plane crash at Kalaeloa, fire department says
 •  Diamond Head Road likely to be closed overnight after rockslide
 •  Final 2 Oahu disaster-recovery centers open tomorrow
 •  UH-Hilo student charged in bomb incident
 •  Soldier arrested in infant attempted-murder case is released
 •  Kauai flood damage up to $1.1 million; emergency declaration issued
 •  Huge crowd for second day of Target job fair
 •  Big Island man accused of attempted murder
 •  Big Isle man charged in 2 cases after false call to police
 •  Wastewater discharged into Wahiawa Reservoir
 •  Surfrider Foundation's John Kelly Awards tomorrow
 •  Lahaina has new auto registration office
 •  Five Chinatown robbery suspects arrested
 •  Autopsy findings released on airport-area fatal collision
 •  Jones, UH resolve contract dispute; UH, charity to receive $200,010
 •  Warrior video: With final exams done, player focus on bowl game
 •  UH football: Ford Island open for Sheraton Hawaii Bowl
 •  NBA: Woman pleads no contest to stalking Walton
 •  MLB: Schuerholz: Furcal’s agents’ actions ’despicable’
 •  MLB: Norton agrees to $800,000 deal with Braves
 •  Preps: Death of football star in Mississippi baffles acquaintances
 •  CVB: Penn St. coach: NCAA volleyball should move around
 •  Vince Young files trademark suit in Texas
 •  CFB: Mississippi’s Hardy, Jerry seek NFL evaluation
 •  NFL: Cerrato: Zorn’s status with Redskins not discussed
 •  CFB: Georgia’s Owens says he’ll return for 2009 season
 •  CFB: Irish looking to end record 9-game losing streak
 •  MLB: OF Rivera agrees to $12.75M, 3-year deal with Angels
 •  CFB: Urban Meyer’s Notre Dame aspirations slap in face to Gators
 •  CFB: Miami’s Marve will not play in bowl game
 •  Soccer: Howard, Lloyd selected as US players of year
 •  CFB: Coach Pat Hill says he’s just trying to remain at Fresno State
 •  Golf: Spanish golfer Ballesteros begins chemotherapy
 •  Olympics: Tokyo finalizes venue plans for 2016 bid
 •  Obit: Pro wrestler ’Mad Dog’ Bell found dead
 •  NFL: History tells Cowboys bickering teams can thrive
 •  NFL: Cowboys, Ravens ready for hole-in-the-roof finale
 •  CFB: Postseason bowl glance
 •  NFL: What if 49ers, Raiders had made other calls?
 •  CBKB: UCLA’s Dragovic not charged with battery
 •  Fundraiser involving Colt Brennan set for Feb. 3
 •  Unionized nurses at St. Francis Healthcare sign new contract
 •  Portland cement shipments to Hawaii down in September
 •  Dongbu Insurance of Hawaii gets rating upgrade
 •  Hawaii unemployment rate rises to 4.9%
 •  Hawaii visitor arrivals post 6th straight double-digit decline in November
 •  Japan Airlines predicts decline in holiday passengers to Hawaii
 •  Hawaii gas prices fall for 12th straight week
 •  Finally, an emergency road for Waiçanae
 •  Clean elections need a campaign system overhaul

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Local News
 •  Obama coming home tomorrow Video
 •  Trust spent $273M on outreach
 •  Intent of EIS relief for ferry debated Video
 •  Job fair for Target attracts large crowd Photo gallery Video
 •  Intervention programs offer Hawaii abusers some insight
 •  Hawaii retailers hoping to end holiday season with a bang
 •  Judge sets $500K bail for fugitive sex offender Video
 •  Battle with depression, other illnesses take toll
 •  Many ill-prepared to deal with problem
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
 •  Obama's stimulus could be hard sell
 •  Solis gets nod as labor chief, Kirk as trade rep
STATE GOVERNMENT
 •  Lingle got 1 of 40 hoax letters
CITY GOVERNMENT
 •  City managing director resigning
 •  Rail public comment period extended to Feb. 6
MILITARY AFFAIRS
 •  Asia expert Blair tabbed as U.S. intelligence chief
 •  Raptors will go to Guam and Japan
COURTS
 •  State's a slumlord, suit says Video
TRANSPORTATION
 •  Rockslide closes road for 2 hours Video
ETHNIC AFFAIRS
 •  Justice Department supports state in ceded-lands dispute
MAUI
 •  Man pulled into wood chipper dies
 •  Advocacy group receives $5,000 foundation grant
KAUA'I
 •  Filmmaker will answer questions after screening
MY COMMUNITIES
 •  Satellite City Halls close early Dec. 24 and Dec. 31
 •  Football game will shut down licensing office
 •  Festivities will mark start of Hannemann's 2nd term
 •  Community Foundation gives $77,660 to Foodbank
 •  Christmas Boat Parade set for Saturday evening
OTHER NEWS
 •  The murder and confession
 •  Donors step up for senior center
 •  Salutes
 •  Community calendar
HAWAI'I BRIEFS
 •  Guard activated in recovery effort
 •  Obituaries
LEE CATALUNA
 •  Ideal gift for an ideal mechanic
ADVERTISER CHRISTMAS FUND
 •  Battle with depression, other illnesses take toll

Sports
 •  Warrior practicing on graduation day Video
 •  Punahou's Te'o gets national honor
 •  Kapolei's Vehikite to play for USC
UH MEN'S BASKETBALL
 •  Rainbow Warriors take study break with arduous practice
UH FOOTBALL
 •  Warrior practicing on graduation day Video
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
 •  Punahou's Te'o gets national honor
 •  Kapolei's Vehikite to play for USC
 •  Fairfax rolls over Kamehameha, 68-40
 •  Goo's goals lift 'Iolani over Kamehameha, 2-1 Photo gallery
SURFING
 •  Gilmore a wonder from Down Under
FOOTBALL
 •  Colts rally past Jaguars into playoffs
 •  Yellow Jackets' coach has new deal
BASKETBALL
 •  Roy scores 52 points to lead Blazers
 •  Hansbrough is N.C.'s top scorer
RECREATION
 •  Gift ideas for everyone on your list
 •  Powers may get berth on 2009 tour
OTHER SPORTS
 •  Penn State rallies to volleyball final
 •  Sports calendar
 •  On the Air
 •  For the Record

Island Life
 •  Polynesian panache
 •  Need holiday decor? It’s in your garden Video
 •  A holiday gift for military moms-to-be
MUSIC
 •  Billboard hits
 •  Fall Out Boy maxes out with aesthetic gluttony
MOVIES
 •  'Holidays' is a bit crude for a 'family' comedy
 •  'Tale' gets lost in big world of lessons
 •  Carrey tries his best, but 'Yes Man' still falls flat
 •  Provocative 'Doubt' offers much to think about
 •  Maui festival features lots of award-winning films
 •  Tom Cruise is taking chances with 'Valkyrie'
 •  Screening room
TELEVISION
 •  Beware a singing Brosnan, terra cotta monsters
 •  Korean film, TV take hit as global economy sours
VIDEO GAMES
 •  New 'Spider-Man' an improvement, but still so-so
 •  My view: 'Left 4 Dead'
PEOPLE
 •  Used tissue worth $2,050 — so far Photo gallery
HOME AND GARDEN
 •  Need holiday decor? It’s in your garden Video
 •  Huge kapok trees thrive at Foster Garden
 •  Home and garden calendar
 •  Tube Notes
 •  Buzzing about...
 •  What's Up!
 •  Ongoing events
 •  New Year's Eve
 •  Neighbor Islands
ISLAND SOUNDS
 •  'Kamalei' caps Reichel collection Audio

Business
 •  Isles' cruise-industry growth may lag U.S.
 •  Bush officials are 'very close' to decision on auto industry
 •  New credit card rules favor consumers
TOURISM
 •  Hilton opens 3rd Waikiki time-share Grand Waikikian
OTHER BUSINESS
 •  MillerCoors agrees to remove stimulants from Sparks drink
 •  30-year-loan rates lowest since 1971
BUSINESS BRIEFS
 •  Madoff case may cost IRS as much as $17B in taxes
 •  State tax revenues see 2.6% decline
 •  Trade Winds

Opinion
 •  Isles need fresh ideas to curb domestic violence
COMMENTARY
 •  Pedigree shouldn't be path to Senate
 •  It'd be wrong to count the hedge funds out
 •  Letters to the Editor

Entertainment/TGIF
 •  Christmas picks for flicks
 •  Festivities to get you in the spirit of the season
 •  'Pounds' a righteous weeper
THE NIGHT STUFF
 •  After Hours: Nightspotting
MOVIES
 •  'Holidays' is a bit crude for a 'family' comedy
 •  'Tale' gets lost in big world of lessons
 •  Carrey tries his best, but 'Yes Man' still falls flat
 •  Provocative 'Doubt' offers much to think about
 •  Maui festival features lots of award-winning films
 •  Tom Cruise is taking chances with 'Valkyrie'
 •  Screening room
TELEVISION
 •  Beware a singing Brosnan, terra cotta monsters
 •  Korean film, TV take hit as global economy sours
MUSIC
 •  Billboard hits
 •  Fall Out Boy maxes out with aesthetic gluttony
ISLAND SOUNDS
 •  'Kamalei' caps Reichel collection Audio
DINING
 •  Grinds at Don Quijote? Who would've thought?
VIDEO GAMES
 •  New 'Spider-Man' an improvement, but still so-so
 •  My view: 'Left 4 Dead'
OTHER ENTERTAINMENT
 •  Malls offer holiday diversions
 •  Buzzing about...
 •  What's Up!
 •  Ongoing events
 •  New Year's Eve
 •  Neighbor Islands