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The Honolulu Advertiser
Articles for December 11, 2007

BREAKING LOCAL NEWS
 •  B.J. Penn gets probation in Waikiki assault of policeman (Updated at 6:11 p.m.)  
 •  Hilo man charged with throwing rocks at vehicles (Updated at 10:00 p.m.)  
 •  Firefighters rescue 3 stranded Pali hikers (Updated at 6:30 p.m.)  
 •  Truck-theft suspect arrested in Kaneohe police-car crash (Updated at 9:33 p.m.)  
 •  Police seek suspect in Mililani sex-assault attempt (Updated at 8:49 p.m.)  
 •  Officials will assess Maui storm damage tomorrow (Updated at 4:48 p.m.)  
 •  City, firm settle Leeward landfill citations (Updated at 4:29 p.m.)  
 •  Woman indicted in theft of HMSA services (Updated at 6:49 p.m.)  
 •  Misuse of paper microchip caused marathon troubles (Updated at 2:32 p.m.)  
 •  Kapaa man, 25, seriously injured in Kauai car crash (Updated at 3:36 p.m.)  
 •  2 Waianae-bound Farrington lanes open for rush hour (Updated at 1:58 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaii to vote on holding a constitutional convention (Updated at 10:55 a.m.)  
 •  Bill extends immigration, labor laws to Pacific islands (Posted at 11:28 a.m.)  
 •  House votes to extend do-not-call registry program (Updated at 12:59 p.m.)  
 •  Congress honors UH on its 100th anniversary (Updated at 1:21 p.m.)  
 •  Shark-warning signs to remain at Haleiwa beach (Updated at 8:55 a.m.)  
 •  Coast Guard rescues fisherman 130 miles off Big Island (Updated at 8:36 a.m.)  
 •  Main break forces water conservation in Waianae area (Updated at 9:09 a.m.)  
 •  State revenue collections up over last year (Posted at 4:30 p.m.)  
 •  Vietnam releases Hawaii-based activist (Updated at 8:30 a.m.)  
 •  Shell plans Hawaii lab to research algae as biofuel (Posted at 8:14 a.m.)  
 •  Oklahoma governor cuts short Hawaii vacation (Posted at 8:19 a.m.)  
 •  Search for Big Island hiker from Michigan resumes (Updated at 6:39 a.m.)  
 •  Rescue crews sent to hiker at Diamond Head Crater (Updated at 8:59 a.m.)  
 •  Help sought finding sexual predator on Big Island (Updated at 8:03 a.m.)  
 •  Hawaii Superferry heads to Maui today for realignment (Updated at 6:44 a.m.)  
 •  35 arrested on Big Island last week for DUI (Updated at 6:48 a.m.)  
 •  Trade winds expected to increase, more showers today (Updated at 7:09 a.m.)  
 •  Surf on the rise along northern shores as swell arrives (Updated at 7:17 a.m.)  
 •  UH-Hilo gets first permanent faculty endowments (Updated at 6:52 a.m.)  
 •  'Remembrance Ceremony' tomorrow at Schofield (Updated at 7:20 a.m.)  
 •  UH research center receives $550,000 grant (Posted at 1:05 a.m.)  
 •  Former CIA agent defends water torture interrogations (Posted at 3:35 a.m.)  
 •  UH climate research center to partner with Taiwan (Posted at 1:05 a.m.)  
 •  Impact on wildlife in streams debated at Maui hearing (Posted at 11:37 a.m.)  
 •  Imperial Stormtroopers at Honolulu Hale Thursday (Posted at 2:11 p.m.)  
 •  Prison program receives $95,273 state grant (Posted at 2:52 p.m.)  
BREAKING SPORTS
 •  Tebow tops AP All-America team; Brennan 3rd team (Updated at 11:44 a.m.)  
 •  Waimea's Dizon AP first team; Brennan, Bess 3rd team (Updated at 1:54 p.m.)  
 •  B.J. Penn gets probation in Waikiki assault of policeman (Updated at 6:11 p.m.)  
 •  NFL: Petrino quits Falcons, hired by Arkansas (Updated at 8:34 p.m.)  
 •  AP Football All-America teams (Updated at 11:47 a.m.)  
 •  Misuse of paper microchip caused marathon troubles (Updated at 2:32 p.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Cubs, Japanese OF Fukudome reach deal (Posted at 8:38 p.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Cy Young winner Peavy, Padres close to deal (Posted at 8:41 p.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Retired player Segui admits using steroids (Posted at 1:32 a.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Nationals, C Lo Duca reach $5M, 1-year deal (Posted at 12:10 p.m.)  
 •  CFB: LSU's Miles says no to Michigan — again (Posted at 11:22 a.m.)  
 •  CFB: Borges out as offensive coordinator at Auburn (Posted at 12:24 p.m.)  
 •  CBKB: Tubby Smith highest-paid U of M employee (Posted at 11:50 a.m.)  
 •  CFB: Theories abound about why Mizzou was snubbed (Posted at 3:15 a.m.)  
 •  College: Washington AD Turner resigns (Posted at 11:26 a.m.)  
 •  Golf: Woods, Haas, Flanagan earn tour honors (Posted at 12:28 p.m.)  
 •  NFL: 49er QB Dilfer doubtful vs. Cincinnati (Posted at 1:19 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Steelers' Smith tears biceps, to miss rest of year (Posted at 11:23 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Fan falls to his death during 49ers game (Posted at 1:38 a.m.)  
 •  Preps: Herring wins third Gatorade volleyball award (Posted at 10:48 a.m.)  
 •  Preps: Baldwin's Tesoro commits to UNLV (Posted at 9:57 a.m.)  
 •  Preps: Iolani basketball Classic adds girls division (Posted at 1:17 p.m.)  
 •  On the air today: Hockey, soccer (Posted at 1:06 a.m.)  
 •  On the air tomorrow: College hoops, NBA, NHL (Posted at 1:07 a.m.)  
BREAKING BUSINESS
 •  Shell plans Hawaii lab to research algae as biofuel (Posted at 8:14 a.m.)  
 •  Hawaii Superferry heads to Maui today for realignment (Updated at 6:44 a.m.)  
 •  Fed cuts key interest rate for third time in 3 months (Posted at 9:26 a.m.)  
 •  Dow ends down 295 points after Fed cuts rates (Updated at 11:07 a.m.)  
 •  Moody's upgrades rating on airport bonds (Posted at 11:32 a.m.)  
 •  Biggest Hawaii banks follow Fed in lowering rates (Posted at 11:40 a.m.)  
 •  Bankoh shares fall on market decline, downgrade (Posted at 11:50 a.m.)  
 •  Young Laundry owner lines up more financing (Posted at 12:22 p.m.)  
 •  Cost-U-Less shareholders approve company sale (Posted at 12:30 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaii stock index drops on investor disappointment (Posted at 12:40 p.m.)  
 •  Retailers try to boost shopping with promotions (Updated at 1:12 p.m.)  
BREAKING ISLAND LIFE
 •  Imperial Stormtroopers at Honolulu Hale Thursday (Posted at 2:11 p.m.)  
 •  My Chemical Romance wraps tour Friday at Blaisdell (Posted at 4:12 p.m.)  
 •  'Remembrance Ceremony' tomorrow at Schofield (Updated at 7:20 a.m.)  
 •  People's Choice music video voting opens Sunday (Posted at 10:14 a.m.)  
 •  Green House plans photovoltaic, wreath classes (Posted at 8:28 a.m.)  
 •  Christmas version of 'Emme's Island Moments' to air (Posted at 8:14 a.m.)  
 •  Textile Society planning 2008 symposium (Posted at 8:24 a.m.)  
 •  Benoit Jazz Works sets Maui schedule (Posted at 9:40 a.m.)  
 •  Wyland plans holiday book signings (Posted at 9:43 a.m.)  
BREAKING ENTERTAINMENT
 •  Imperial Stormtroopers at Honolulu Hale Thursday (Posted at 2:11 p.m.)  
 •  My Chemical Romance wraps tour Friday at Blaisdell (Posted at 4:12 p.m.)  
 •  People's Choice music video voting opens Sunday (Posted at 10:14 a.m.)  
 •  Green House plans photovoltaic, wreath classes (Posted at 8:28 a.m.)  
 •  Christmas version of 'Emme's Island Moments' to air (Posted at 8:14 a.m.)  
 •  Textile Society planning 2008 symposium (Posted at 8:24 a.m.)  
 •  Benoit Jazz Works sets Maui schedule (Posted at 9:40 a.m.)  
 •  Wyland plans holiday book signings (Posted at 9:43 a.m.)  

Local News
 •  EPA denies waiver to Hawaii sewage plant
 •  Hawaii will fight EPA's Sand Island ruling
 •  Hawaii builder's woes put halt to 132 homes
 •  Scoring errors mar Hawaii marathon
 •  Pier should be ready for Hawaii Superferry
COURTS
 •  Shark sighting warnings posted
 •  Hawaii's extended-sentence law put to test Photo gallery
 •  Prada theft suspect pleads guilty
MY COMMUNITIES
 •  Central Union minister will address Open Table
 •  Dudley remaining as acting Kapolei NB chair
 •  City to begin study of Makakilo Drive
 •  Recycling bins to handle more cardboard, plastic
 •  H-1 Wai'anae-bound to get night lane closures
 •  Grant supports agency helping young children
 •  2 westbound H-1 lanes close tonight for repairs
 •  'Contract postal unit' to offer most mail services
OTHER NEWS
 •  Fasting may help cut heart disease
 •  3-year sentence for immigration fraud
HAWAI'I BRIEFS
 •  Moped driver critically injured
OBITUARIES
 •  Hawaii resident Meredith Riddle dies
 •  Obituaries
LEE CATALUNA
 •  Sorting life through laundry
ADVERTISER CHRISTMAS FUND
 •  Wheelchair is his life; CD player would improve it

Sports
 •  1,000 Sugar Bowl tickets available
 •  Jones will give his assistants donation Video
 •  Lawler's injury forces Icon to cancel event
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
 •  Damien's Bailey finishes football season on a run
 •  Gamebreakers
 •  High school schedules
 •  Final football statistics
ISLE FILE
 •  Chaminade bounced at home, 82-60
 •  Sports calendar
 •  On the Air
 •  For the Record
FERD LEWIS
 •  Another stunner for holidays?

Island Life
 •  Growing up with 'The Nutcracker'
 •  Nalani Choy finds lots to take joy in
 •  Meeting the parents needn't be a disaster
ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
 •  Rock this town
 •  Tube Notes
 •  TGI Tuesday
MOMS
 •  Be firm, but beware micromanaging
WAYNE HARADA
 •  McKinley grad teams up with Celine Dion

Business
 •  Hawaii state pension fund deficit is down
 •  Hawaii businessman still learning at 71 Audio
 •  Homes needed for workers
AIRLINES
 •  Airline industry fights passenger 'bill of rights' law in New York
TECHNOLOGY
 •  Convergence CT gets $2 million to expand
INTERNET
 •  Search engine Ask.com to unveil privacy control
OTHER BUSINESS
 •  Moloka'i tutu is top entrepreneur
 •  Newspaper mogul Conrad Black going to prison
 •  Mortgage woes put a crimp on Christmas
 •  Credit-market squeeze trickling into student-loan market
 •  Hawaii Data Report | Honolulu Building Permits
 •  Investors in buying mood before Fed action
BUSINESS BRIEFS
 •  Mortgage crisis slams biggest U.S. savings and loan
 •  IHOP owner opening 4th location
 •  Trade Winds

Opinion
 •  Harbor improvements require review
 •  Gore accepts Nobel as citizen of the world
COMMENTARY
 •  Treasury chief Paulson behind the curve
 •  China likely to meet air quality requirements
 •  Letters to the Editor

Entertainment/TGIF
 •  TGI Tuesday

Photo galleries
 •  Seth's Pix
 •  John Lorenzo hearing
 •  Memorial flags