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Articles for December 20, 2007

BREAKING LOCAL NEWS
 •  Waikiki 'date-rape' incidents being investigated (Updated at 4:57 p.m.)  
 •  Round Top Drive reopens after 20-month closure (Posted at 2:52 p.m.)  
 •  Boy, 3, burned in $250,000 Ewa Villages fire (Updated at 7:55 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaii caucus to feature Clinton, Obama, Edwards (Updated at 5:12 p.m.)  
 •  Spending bill includes $845 million for Hawaii (Updated at 12:08 p.m.)  
 •  Two Kaneohe armed robbery suspects arrested (Posted at 9:44 p.m.)  
 •  Man arrested in Wahiawa on $150,000 in warrants (Updated at 10:22 p.m.)  
 •  Aliamanu man arrested after Times striker assaulted (Updated at 10:02 p.m.)  
 •  Two charged with Diamond Head vehicle break-ins (Updated at 5:31 p.m.)  
 •  Hull of grounded sailboat in Waikiki removed (Updated at 5:34 p.m.)  
 •  Man, 18, charged with Aiea skate park robbery of 4 teens (Updated at 4:32 p.m.)  
 •  Big Island man accused of abusing woman for 5 days (Updated at 3:18 p.m.)  
 •  No major problems on Oahu roadways (Posted at 4:29 p.m.)  
 •  Maui GameStop offers chance to reserve Nintendo Wii (Posted at 12:36 p.m.)  
 •  Sugar Bowl is a hot ticket on StubHub marketplace (Updated at 11:18 a.m.)  
 •  No tsunami threat from 6.8 New Zealand quake (Updated at 9:52 a.m.)  
 •  Gun-point robbery reported near Pearl City restaurant (Updated at 6:47 a.m.)  
 •  Girl, 17, slightly injured after flipping car over on H-1 (Updated at 7:02 a.m.)  
 •  Gas leak reported near Star Market in Mililani (Updated at 7:05 a.m.)  
 •  UH med students to host party for homeless kids (Updated at 9:38 a.m.)  
 •  UH-West Oahu to open Math Center in spring 2008 (Updated at 7:15 a.m.)  
 •  New scholarship established at UH accounting school (Updated at 7:53 a.m.)  
 •  Program to help Hawaii seniors better 'fit' their cars (Updated at 7:12 a.m.)  
 •  New mural helps celebrate 'Year of the Reef' on Maui (Updated at 7:44 a.m.)  
 •  Surf of 4 to 7 feet expected along north-facing shores (Updated at 9:52 a.m.)  
 •  Breezy winds, some showers in weather forecast today (Posted at 4:48 a.m.)  
 •  Veterans clinic switching to card-reminder system (Updated at 8:01 a.m.)  
 •  Christine Camp elected Police Commission chairwoman (Posted at 1:11 a.m.)  
 •  UH hosts international Internet conference Jan. 20-25 (Posted at 1:10 p.m.)  
BREAKING SPORTS
 •  Wie won't get exemption to play in Sony Open (Updated at 1:57 p.m.)  
 •  UH's Jones pours on praise for Georgia football team (Updated at 12:39 p.m.)  
 •  UH alum makes debut as Navy football head coach (Updated at 7:35 a.m.)  
 •  Warriors hold autograph session Saturday (Posted at 1:34 a.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Just tell us the truth, Roger — voluntarily (Posted at 1:42 a.m.)  
 •  CFB: 2007-2008 College bowl game schedule (Posted at 7:23 a.m.)  
 •  CFB: Ohio St. cornerback suspended for BCS title game (Updated at 11:53 a.m.)  
 •  Sugar Bowl is a hot ticket on StubHub marketplace (Updated at 11:18 a.m.)  
 •  ESPN's Scott returns to air, will undergo chemotherapy (Posted at 8:40 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: This week's, next week's games (Posted at 6:58 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Parcells to lead Dolphins' football operations (Updated at 11:29 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Beloved 49er DT Young all but ready to retire (Posted at 1:36 a.m.)  
 •  Olympics: Former president Samaranch hospitalized (Posted at 6:54 a.m.)  
 •  CFB: 3 N. Carolina players robbed, 2 sexually assaulted (Updated at 5:16 p.m.)  
 •  CBKB: 3-pointer lifts No. 11 Pitt past No. 6 Duke in OT (Posted at 5:02 p.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Grimsley accused 4 of steroids use in report (Posted at 2:02 p.m.)  
 •  NFL: T.O., Romo and Jessica are fine — really (Posted at 1:37 p.m.)  
 •  Norm Chow withdraws name from UCLA consideration (Posted at 1:34 p.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Willis agrees to $29M, 3-year deal with Tigers (Posted at 12:52 p.m.)  
 •  NFL: Union's appeal of Jones' suspension rejected (Posted at 12:49 p.m.)  
 •  Warriors talk about life away from football — video (Updated at 12:04 p.m.)  
 •  12 Days of Christmas, Warrior football style — video (Posted at 11:44 a.m.)  
 •  Baseball: OF Jenkins, Phillies agree to 2-year deal (Posted at 11:42 a.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Mahay, Royals finalize $8 million, 2-year deal (Posted at 11:40 a.m.)  
 •  Cycling: Italy's Fertonani suspended 2 years for doping (Posted at 11:38 a.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Bonds expected to make court appearance (Posted at 11:36 a.m.)  
 •  Soccer: U.S. World Cup qualifying schedule set (Posted at 11:34 a.m.)  
 •  3 bowl games provide sudden boom for New Orleans (Posted at 11:32 a.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Pitcher Silva, Mariners finalize $48M deal (Posted at 11:30 a.m.)  
 •  On the air today: Lakers-Cavs, Navy-Utah football (Updated at 5:45 p.m.)  
 •  On the air tomorrow: College hoops, NBA (Posted at 1:32 a.m.)  
BREAKING BUSINESS
 •  UH hosts international Internet conference Jan. 20-25 (Posted at 1:10 p.m.)  
 •  Stocks end up after Oracle results lift Nasdaq (Updated at 12:50 p.m.)  
 •  Safeway issues advisory on ground beef (Updated at 4:41 p.m.)  
 •  Westin's first Kaua'i vacation ownership resort to open (Posted at 4:10 p.m.)  
 •  Waikiki condo developer gets $169.2 million loan (Updated at 2:56 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaii top year-end spot for S. Californians (Posted at 2:12 p.m.)  
 •  Business briefs: Bear Stearns mortgage writedown (Posted at 1:55 p.m.)  
 •  Maui GameStop offers chance to reserve Nintendo Wii (Posted at 12:36 p.m.)  
 •  Pacific Land and Coffee issues stock in purchase (Posted at 12:20 p.m.)  
 •  Maui Land & Pine leads local stock index higher (Posted at 12:10 p.m.)  
 •  Gold falls, yen declines against dollar in trading (Posted at 12:01 p.m.)  
 •  Fitch cites strong economy in Maui upgrade (Updated at 11:14 a.m.)  
 •  Sugar Bowl is a hot ticket on StubHub marketplace (Updated at 11:18 a.m.)  
 •  Blockbuster raising prices for online service (Posted at 10:42 a.m.)  
 •  HMSA innovation initiative wins national honor (Posted at 10:37 a.m.)  
 •  New scholarship established at UH accounting school (Updated at 7:53 a.m.)  
BREAKING ISLAND LIFE
 •  Program to help Hawaii seniors better 'fit' their cars (Updated at 7:12 a.m.)  
 •  New mural helps celebrate 'Year of the Reef' on Maui (Updated at 7:44 a.m.)  
 •  Sound/Clash event tonight at Lotus Sound Bar (Posted at 2:33 p.m.)  
 •  JAL's Children's Haiku Contest seeks Hawaii entries (Posted at 2:32 p.m.)  
 •  Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo coming in Feb. (Posted at 11:42 a.m.)  
 •  Former Hawaii piano student wins international award (Updated at 11:12 a.m.)  
 •  Shinto shrine to celebrate Hatsumode 2008 (Posted at 10:19 a.m.)  
 •  Interfaith Open Table switches venue for 2008 (Posted at 7:39 a.m.)  
 •  UH med students to host party for homeless kids (Updated at 9:38 a.m.)  
 •  Academy of Arts' Starlight Ball slated for Jan. 12 (Posted at 8:50 a.m.)  
 •  Fundraiser for Logos Korean Church set for Dec. 29 (Posted at 7:40 a.m.)  
BREAKING ENTERTAINMENT
 •  Sound/Clash event tonight at Lotus Sound Bar (Posted at 2:33 p.m.)  
 •  JAL's Children's Haiku Contest seeks Hawaii entries (Posted at 2:32 p.m.)  
 •  NFL: T.O., Romo and Jessica are fine — really (Posted at 1:37 p.m.)  
 •  Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo coming in Feb. (Posted at 11:42 a.m.)  
 •  Former Hawaii piano student wins international award (Updated at 11:12 a.m.)  
 •  Academy of Arts' Starlight Ball slated for Jan. 12 (Posted at 8:50 a.m.)  

Local News
 •  Hawaii charity needs 3,000 toys by tomorrow Photo gallery Video
 •  Cause of Hawaii gas price spike unclear
 •  Feds arrest 19 illegal workers in Hawaii
 •  Hawaii's die-hard football fans vindicated
 •  Veterans' disability pay varies from state to state
STATE GOVERNMENT
 •  Democrats say latest convert is example of party's diversity
MILITARY AFFAIRS
 •  Murder charge against Hawaii soldier reduced
 •  Army plans 1,050 more soldiers in Hawaii
EDUCATION
 •  St. Joseph School has 140 years of tradition
 •  Digital books 'reach all types of learners'
 •  Broader yardstick sought for schools
 •  States invest more in preschools
 •  Colleges encourage students to drink responsibly
POLICE
 •  Hawaii moped driver, 17, critically injured
MAUI
 •  Maui storm damage totals $1.2M
MY COMMUNITIES
 •  Blood donors sought for community drive Sunday
 •  Permit still needed for Christmas feast
 •  Vacation rental group loses suit against county
 •  Live and Let Live events reminders against DUI
 •  Leaders come together to enhance town by 2010
 •  Here's your chance to eat breakfast with Santa
 •  Authors to read from book assailing Iraq war
 •  2008 preschool activities begin Jan. 15 at library
OTHER NEWS
 •  Obama family skips Hawaii Christmas
HAWAI'I BRIEFS
 •  Abduction foiled but man got away
BUREAUCRACY BUSTER
 •  No tow, no fee if you show
OBITUARIES
 •  John Griffin services private
 •  Obituaries
ADVERTISER CHRISTMAS FUND
 •  Impoverished Hawaii family needs clothes

Sports
 •  Rainbows banished to daylight play in Classic Photo gallery
 •  Life is beautiful for Rivers Photo gallery Video
 •  UH fans warned of unlicensed products
 •  UH volleyball finishes 18th in coaches' poll
 •  Hawaii's die-hard football fans vindicated
HONOLULU MARATHON
 •  Those purchasing DVDs may not get full picture
UH FOOTBALL
 •  Kansas' Mangino voted AP's Coach of the Year
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
 •  Kalaheo gives nation's No. 6 team a challenge
 •  Herring took game up a notch
 •  Prep schedules
GOLF REPORT
 •  Unwrapping presents for our favorite golfers
 •  Sony Open caddies needed
 •  2008 Hawai‘i Swing Professional Golf events
 •  Holes in one
 •  Sports calendar
 •  On the Air
 •  For the Record
FERD LEWIS
 •  Cajuns' win came gift wrapped

Island Life
 •  Stand up, stand out
 •  Guys can't miss with 'Back to Romance'
 •  To ease your 'Lost' withdrawal, here's Season 3
MOVIES
 •  Movie openings
HEALTH/FITNESS
 •  Health calendar
CHARLES STUART PLATKIN
 •  Compare drinks first, then choose
PRESCRIPTIONS
 •  Heartburn — what it is and how to fight it
ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
 •  Hale'iwa woman's story published
 •  Tube Notes
 •  TGI Thursday
MOMS
 •  Compare drinks first, then choose
WAYNE HARADA
 •  Busy Beamer finally hears the good news

Business
 •  Hawaii shopping center upgrade almost done
 •  Hawaii airline issues apology to customer
 •  Gas-price gap trimmed 20˘
TECHNOLOGY
 •  Some Christmas gift ideas for tech-prone among us
BANKING
 •  Morgan Stanley posts $9.4B loss, sells $5B stake to China
WORKPLACE
 •  Trade Winds
OTHER BUSINESS
 •  Molokai Ranch will cut costs 15% after land board decision
 •  Tesoro resumes gas production
 •  Market investors still wary of jumping in
 •  Hawaii Data Report | Business Registrations
BUSINESS BRIEFS
 •  Maui Hyatt manager promoted
 •  Insurer of bonds bumped to 'junk'
ROBBIE DINGEMAN
 •  Spike in pyrotechnic revelry raises fire concerns

Opinion
 •  Governor, lawmakers must align on budget
 •  DUI: It's a problem everyone must tackle
COMMENTARY
 •  Tentative peace embraces once-brutal town
 •  Is Bill Clinton a campaign help or hindrance?
 •  Letters to the Editor

Entertainment/TGIF
MOVIES
 •  Movie openings
 •  TGI Thursday

Photo galleries
 •  Toys for Tots
 •  Greg's pix
 •  Iolani Classic boys basketball
 •  UH football practice
 •  UH basketball