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Articles for December 21, 2007

BREAKING LOCAL NEWS
 •  100th Battalion on alert for possible Kuwait deployment (Updated at 3:03 p.m.)  
 •  Remaining Sugar Bowl tickets on sale Saturday (Updated at 8:42 a.m.)  
 •  Police seek armed robber who invaded Kaneohe home (Updated at 12:08 p.m.)  
 •  UH asking Warrior fans to wear white for Sugar Bowl (Updated at 12:44 p.m.)  
 •  Will work to settle foreclosure, Turtle Bay owners say (Updated at 1:21 p.m.)  
 •  Man indicted in car wreck that killed four (Updated at 4:40 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaii legislator pleads no contest to DUI (Updated at 4:10 p.m.)  
 •  Maui council clears plans to spruce up block in Paia (Updated at 4:26 p.m.)  
 •  Kauai salt makers say ponds in Hanapepe threatened (Posted at 12:32 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaii jobless rate rises slightly to 2.9% in November (Updated at 12:13 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaii gas price one-third higher than year ago (Updated at 11:57 a.m.)  
 •  Churches team up for Waimanalo outreach fair (Posted at 10:58 a.m.)  
 •  Pacific Ocean territories to be featured on quarters (Updated at 8:20 a.m.)  
 •  GM recalling 313,000 vehicles to fix fluid leak (Posted at 7:20 a.m.)  
 •  Big Island taking zigzag approach to traffic safety (Updated at 7:08 a.m.)  
 •  Drought declaration canceled for Upcountry Maui (Updated at 6:57 a.m.)  
 •  Kapiolani CC developing cruise-ship training program (Updated at 8:18 a.m.)  
 •  Surf of 4-6 feet expected along east, north shorelines (Updated at 8:15 a.m.)  
 •  Another strong quake rattles Alaska's Aleutian Islands (Updated at 7:36 a.m.)  
 •  'Star of Bethlehem' showing tonight at Windward CC (Updated at 7:31 a.m.)  
 •  Coast Guard airlifts stricken Big Island man to Oahu (Updated at 7:26 a.m.)  
 •  $8M released for Kauai Community College project (Updated at 7:22 a.m.)  
 •  Typical trade wind weather likely for next few days (Posted at 5:11 a.m.)  
 •  MIA Korean War soldier's remains ID'd after 56 years (Posted at 2:02 a.m.)  
 •  Firefighters extinguish Chinatown fire (Updated at 7:57 p.m.)  
 •  Kauai homeless facility dedicated (Updated at 7:31 p.m.)  
 •  Cause of Ewa fire undetermined (Updated at 6:41 p.m.)  
 •  Celebrate the Year of the Reef at Maui Ocean Center (Posted at 3:51 p.m.)  
 •  Kmart on Nimitz slashes Christmas tree price to $1 (Updated at 2:56 p.m.)  
BREAKING SPORTS
 •  Sugar Bowl Superdome fan policy information (Posted at 1:59 p.m.)  
 •  Some Warriors spending holiday on Mainland — video (Updated at 1:56 p.m.)  
 •  UH asking Warrior fans to wear white for Sugar Bowl (Updated at 12:44 p.m.)  
 •  Ex-UH kicker now writer Elam gets high marks for book (Posted at 11:14 a.m.)  
 •  UH basketball team loses again, falling to St. John's (Updated at 3:00 p.m.)  
 •  UH men's volleyball ranked No. 11 (Updated at 3:00 p.m.)  
 •  Warriors to hold autograph session Saturday at UH (Updated at 1:37 p.m.)  
 •  Awards: Patriots' QB Brady is AP male athlete of year (Posted at 11:10 a.m.)  
 •  Awards: Golfer Ochoa AP female athlete of the year (Posted at 10:38 a.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Keough held in OC jail for binge drinking (Posted at 11:49 a.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Grimsley implicated Dykstra; names others (Posted at 11:34 a.m.)  
 •  Boxing: Berbick nephew convicted of killing ex-champ (Posted at 11:41 a.m.)  
 •  AP Story of Year: Bonds finds fame, infamy (Posted at 11:26 a.m.)  
 •  CFB: Bellotti staying at Oregon after talks with UCLA (Posted at 1:04 p.m.)  
 •  CFB: FSU pres. says lack of oversight led to cheating (Posted at 11:31 a.m.)  
 •  CFB: Rodriguez re-hires Mich. coach day after firings (Posted at 10:58 a.m.)  
 •  Horses: Driver convicted of fixing harness race (Posted at 11:04 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: 49ers still glad they traded No. 1 pick for Staley (Posted at 1:11 a.m.)  
 •  Remaining Sugar Bowl tickets on sale Saturday (Updated at 8:42 a.m.)  
 •  On the air today: NBA, Rainbow Classic (Posted at 1:08 a.m.)  
 •  On the air tomorrow: Hoops, college football (Posted at 1:09 a.m.)  
 •  On the air Sunday: NFL, Hawaii Bowl (Posted at 1:10 a.m.)  
BREAKING BUSINESS
 •  Kmart on Nimitz slashes Christmas tree price to $1 (Updated at 2:56 p.m.)  
 •  Will work to settle foreclosure, Turtle Bay owners say (Updated at 1:21 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaii jobless rate rises slightly to 2.9% in November (Updated at 12:13 p.m.)  
 •  Kauai salt makers say ponds in Hanapepe threatened (Posted at 12:32 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaii gas price one-third higher than year ago (Updated at 11:57 a.m.)  
 •  Stores lure last-minute shoppers with big discounts (Posted at 11:28 a.m.)  
 •  Dow ends volatile week with gain of 200 points (Updated at 12:40 p.m.)  
 •  Kapiolani CC developing cruise-ship training program (Updated at 8:18 a.m.)  
 •  GM recalling 313,000 vehicles to fix fluid leak (Posted at 7:20 a.m.)  
 •  Hawaii stock index ends week with increase (Posted at 12:09 p.m.)  
 •  Texas imposes strip club tax to help rape victims (Posted at 11:49 a.m.)  
 •  November spending was better than forecast (Posted at 11:43 a.m.)  
 •  Gold prices rise as dollar falls against euro (Posted at 11:11 a.m.)  
 •  Japan Airlines reports good New Year bookings (Posted at 11:07 a.m.)  
 •  Standard & Poor's affirms A&B credit rating (Posted at 11:02 a.m.)  
BREAKING ISLAND LIFE
 •  Celebrate the Year of the Reef at Maui Ocean Center (Posted at 3:51 p.m.)  
 •  Free meals, toys tomorrow at Waimanalo outreach fair (Posted at 9:48 a.m.)  
 •  Shinran Shonin remembrance service set for Jan. 13 (Posted at 9:46 a.m.)  
 •  'Boundaries' course begins Jan. 12 at Central Union (Posted at 9:43 a.m.)  
 •  'Star of Bethlehem' showing tonight at Windward CC (Updated at 7:31 a.m.)  
BREAKING ENTERTAINMENT
 •  Celebrate the Year of the Reef at Maui Ocean Center (Posted at 3:51 p.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Keough held in OC jail for binge drinking (Posted at 11:49 a.m.)  
 •  Free meals, toys tomorrow at Waimanalo outreach fair (Posted at 9:48 a.m.)  
 •  'Star of Bethlehem' showing tonight at Windward CC (Updated at 7:31 a.m.)  

Local News
 •  Hawaii charity deluged with toys after appeal
 •  Hawaii resort owner defaults on $283M loan
 •  Hawaii officials warn of drugged drinks Video
 •  Hawaii may get almost $845M in federal funds
 •  Damaged Hawaii roadway reopens
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
 •  Top Democratic candidates to contend in Hawaii party caucus
COURTS
 •  Waimea developer can't pay his debts
POLICE
 •  Hawaii crash victim's kin mourns her death
FIRE
 •  Hawaii boy severely burned in house fire Video
BIG ISLAND
 •  Reward offered in hunt for goat killers
MY COMMUNITIES
 •  UH med students to host homeless children party
 •  State Hospital getting dog to help with therapy
 •  Left lane to be closed on Kamehameha Highway
 •  Leadership workshop at UH-Hilo set for Jan. 9
 •  Kapolei Storm seeking youths for spring squads
 •  Two charged with breaking into vehicles at park
 •  Beretania St. repaving project put off till Jan. 2
 •  West Maui land bill gets mixed reviews
OTHER NEWS
 •  Yacht's hull removed from reef off Waikiki
HAWAI'I BRIEFS
 •  Man arrested in robbery of teens
 •  Obituaries
LEE CATALUNA
 •  A UH fan's dream come true
ADVERTISER CHRISTMAS FUND
 •  Hawaii single mom needs holiday help

Sports
 •  No Sony Open invitation for Wie
 •  Teammates help UH freshman handle loss Photo gallery Video
 •  Saint Mary's tops Tulane in Rainbow Classic, 64-57 Photo gallery
UH FOOTBALL
 •  Fox takes issue with Bowl parties
 •  A UH fan's dream come true
UH MEN'S BASKETBALL
 •  Disappointed Rainbows have early game today
UH WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
 •  Rainbows nearly erase 25-point deficit in loss
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
 •  Rice rolls past 'Iolani, 72-40 Photo gallery
 •  Martin's five 3's help Kalani beat Kahuku Photo gallery
 •  Prep schedules
FOOTBALL
 •  Playing in second-tier bowls big letdown for some teams
 •  Utah holds off Navy in Poinsettia
 •  Chow takes name off UCLA list
BASKETBALL
 •  Washington State wins 10th, 67-45
 •  Nuggets get lift from A.C.
RECREATION
 •  Outside the box
 •  Plenty of contests on tap for North Shore
 •  Sign me up
ISLE FILE
 •  More Sugar Bowl tickets
 •  Sports calendar
 •  On the Air
 •  For the Record
FERD LEWIS
 •  Warriors' made it all feel better

Island Life
 •  Old-school Santa
 •  Street boutique aims at women
 •  Avoid spoiling kids over holidays
MUSIC
 •  From traditional to twisted, there's holiday music for all
 •  Celebrate Christmas Cazimero-style
 •  Billboard hits
MOVIES
 •  Screening room
TELEVISION
 •  One critic's pick of TV shows this year
PEOPLE
 •  Honolulu man wins piano event
BOOKS
 •  New dinosaur finds look like lizards designed by Liberace
HOME AND GARDEN
 •  Home & garden calendar
 •  Nasty storms actually do some good for your plants
ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
 •  Isle musicians in concerts
 •  Tube Notes
 •  Buzzing about...
 •  What's Up!
 •  Ongoing events
 •  Neighbor Islands
ISLAND SOUNDS
 •  Enjoy the feel-good, easy-going sounds of Beach Audio

Business
 •  Koreans buy Hawaii land parcel for $49M
 •  Numbers misleading in study on doctors licensed in Islands
 •  Maui County debt rating upgraded
REAL ESTATE
 •  Inflation fears pushing up mortgage rates, analysts say
AIRLINES
 •  Allow extra time at the airport Holiday crowds, parking
OTHER BUSINESS
 •  Market rises, but news not all that good
 •  First Hawaiian ATMs in 7-Elevens statewide
 •  Deal means more ads, aimed directly at you
 •  Bear Stearns posts $1.9B loss, the first in its 84-year history
 •  Hawaii Real Estate Report
 •  Hawaii Data Report | Oahu Real Estate Transactions
BUSINESS BRIEFS
 •  Big bond insurer shares plunge on credit fears
 •  UH to host Internet conference
 •  Trade Winds

Opinion
 •  ConCon would bring new energy to politics
 •  Good-faith effort on 'Aina Haina bus route
COMMENTARY
 •  Will McCain endorsements sway GOP voters?
 •  Letters to the Editor

Entertainment/TGIF
 •  A gross-out fest
 •  A comic look at the rocker life
 •  'Rat Pack' infuses 'Nutcracker' with some attitude
NIGHTLIFE
 •  After Hours: Nightspotting
MOVIES
 •  Screening room
TELEVISION
 •  One critic's pick of TV shows this year
MUSIC
 •  From traditional to twisted, there's holiday music for all
 •  Celebrate Christmas Cazimero-style
 •  Billboard hits
ISLAND SOUNDS
 •  Enjoy the feel-good, easy-going sounds of Beach Audio
DINING
 •  Comfy Tio's offers New Mex cuisine
OTHER ENTERTAINMENT
 •  'The Simpsons' just as funny in feature-film length
 •  Buzzing about...
 •  What's Up!
 •  Ongoing events
 •  Neighbor Islands

Photo galleries
 •  Donated Christmas Trees
 •  Greg's pix
 •  Kahuku vs. Kalani girls basketball
 •  Rice vs. Iolani boys basketball
 •  Rainbow Classic men's basketball
 •  UH football practice