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Articles for December 17, 2007

BREAKING LOCAL NEWS
 •  Male pedestrian critically injured in Kaneohe (Posted at 11:04 p.m.)  
 •  3 woman charged with Waikiki auto break-in (Posted at 10:13 p.m.)  
 •  Kalihi man suspected of beating woman with pipe (Posted at 9:39 p.m.)  
 •  Dog-theft suspects released by police (Updated at 10:00 p.m.)  
 •  Fatal Pearl City roofing accident victim identified (Posted at 7:52 p.m.)  
 •  Lisa Matsumoto services will be in 2008 (Updated at 7:53 p.m.)  
 •  Maui's Kula Forest Reserve closed for repairs (Updated at 6:17 p.m.)  
 •  Medical examiner: Alcohol a factor in Matsumoto crash (Updated at 2:32 p.m.)  
 •  Assault suspect allegedly punched guard at OCCC (Posted at 5:46 p.m.)  
 •  Pedestrian killed in Moiliili identified (Posted at 5:05 p.m.)  
 •  State budget proposal calls for capital improvements (Updated at 4:48 p.m.)  
 •  Police seeking missing Palisades man, 67 (Updated at 11:20 p.m.)  
 •  Fugitive charged with drug, gun offenses on Big Island (Posted at 4:48 p.m.)  
 •  No problems on Oahu's major roadways (Updated at 4:01 p.m.)  
 •  Japanese missile test successful off Kauai (Updated at 7:52 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaii workers picketing Times Super Markets (Updated at 4:50 p.m.)  
 •  John Griffin, former Advertiser editorial editor, dies (Updated at 4:48 p.m.)  
 •  More Sugar Bowl tickets for UH season-ticket holders (Updated at 12:43 p.m.)  
 •  Japan intercepts missile in space from ship off Hawaii (Posted at 1:29 p.m.)  
 •  OHA leader proposes 'nation-building' convention (Updated at 4:03 p.m.)  
 •  Runaway truck crashes into Maui man's home (Posted at 11:47 a.m.)  
 •  Disaster-aid centers set up on Oahu and Maui (Updated at 6:46 a.m.)  
 •  Kaiser gets $600,000 for Hawaii heart disease study (Updated at 1:09 p.m.)  
 •  Contraflow traffic today over Kokololio Bridge (Updated at 7:02 a.m.)  
 •  Hawaii papaya production up 53% in October (Updated at 11:18 a.m.)  
 •  Bridges on Kauai to close for maintenance (Updated at 7:15 a.m.)  
 •  In Iowa, Obama touting farm plans (Posted at 7:13 a.m.)  
 •  U.S. general warns against quick troop pullout in Iraq (Posted at 8:11 a.m.)  
 •  Plans unveiled for bus center in Puunene on Maui (Updated at 1:04 p.m.)  
 •  Kalepolepo Park on Maui reopening today (Updated at 7:04 p.m.)  
 •  High-surf advisory for Hawaii's east shores (Updated at 10:18 a.m.)  
 •  Trade winds easing, but still breezy around Hawaii (Updated at 7:26 a.m.)  
 •  Military families surveyed on Hawaii's public schools (Updated at 7:05 a.m.)  
 •  UH researchers help slow banana bunchy top disease (Updated at 6:49 a.m.)  
 •  Military free day on Wednesday at 2 Hawaii museums (Updated at 8:47 a.m.)  
 •  Chef Merriman to open restaurant at Kapalua Resort (Updated at 11:10 a.m.)  
 •  Gathering Friday to mark Homeless Memorial Day (Updated at 3:13 p.m.)  
 •  Get in free Wednesday at museum, maritime center (Posted at 2:55 p.m.)  
 •  Grease buildup blamed in fire at Beretania eatery (Updated at 3:21 p.m.)  
BREAKING SPORTS
 •  Tadd Fujikawa gains sponsor, will play Pebble Beach (Posted at 5:31 p.m.)  
 •  Kevin Hayashi, Alex Ching earn Sony Open golf berths (Posted at 4:52 p.m.)  
 •  Napoleon, Miyawaki named to Hawaii Hall of Fame (Updated at 4:47 p.m.)  
 •  Australia's Durbidge wins Pipeline Masters, Triple Crown (Updated at 4:54 p.m.)  
 •  More Sugar Bowl tickets for UH season-ticket holders (Updated at 12:43 p.m.)  
 •  Warriors talk about Sugar Bowl foe Georgia — video (Updated at 2:07 p.m.)  
 •  Warriors' 'Greatest Season' special series airing on K5 (Updated at 2:03 p.m.)  
 •  Billabong Pipeline Masters finals set for this afternoon (Updated at 12:39 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaii softball games feature World War II veterans (Updated at 4:46 p.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Dodger Kuroda accepts pressure, money (Posted at 12:45 a.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Dodgers sign catcher cited in Mitchell Report (Posted at 1:00 p.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Javy Lopez attempting comeback with Braves (Posted at 1:14 p.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Rivera, Yankees finalize $45M, 3-year deal (Posted at 1:17 p.m.)  
 •  CBKB; Tennessee remains No. 1 in AP women's poll (Posted at 1:09 p.m.)  
 •  CFB: Rodriguez introduced as Michigan head coach (Posted at 6:24 a.m.)  
 •  CFB: Florida State's Fisher has $2.5M buyout clause (Posted at 1:07 p.m.)  
 •  CFB: Willingham fires two from Washington staff (Posted at 1:35 p.m.)  
 •  Doping: Italian doctor receives lifetime sports ban (Posted at 6:27 a.m.)  
 •  Golf: Final world rankings to help shape Masters field (Posted at 1:04 p.m.)  
 •  NBA: Two arrested in carjacking of Hawks' Williams (Posted at 1:15 p.m.)  
 •  NFL: Romo struggles when his starlets are in the house (Posted at 12:56 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Bills take bus home after plane gets stuck in mud (Updated at 6:38 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Last week's scores, this week's schedule (Updated at 6:34 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Ex-player Burger arrested in gambling operation (Posted at 8:32 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Eagles' Spikes suffers torn rotator cuff (Posted at 12:48 p.m.)  
 •  NFL: Adrian Peterson meets Adrian Peterson tonight (Posted at 1:21 p.m.)  
 •  NFL: Dallas' Williams suspended for 'horse collar' tackle (Posted at 4:31 p.m.)  
 •  NHL: Islanders' Simon takes leave after latest incident (Posted at 12:46 p.m.)  
 •  Skiing: Grange wins slalom; Ligity finishes third (Posted at 1:30 p.m.)  
 •  Soccer: Argentina tops FIFA men's rankings; U.S. 19th (Posted at 6:41 a.m.)  
 •  Soccer: Brazil's Kaka is FIFA World Player of the Year (Posted at 12:49 p.m.)  
 •  Swimming: Croatia's Strahija suspended in doping case (Posted at 7:17 a.m.)  
 •  Tennis: Fernandez will coach U.S. Fed Cup team (Posted at 1:32 p.m.)  
 •  Tennis: Federer, Henin honored as ITF world champs (Posted at 6:35 a.m.)  
 •  On the air today: Hoops, NFL, hockey (Posted at 12:37 a.m.)  
 •  On the air tomorrow: Pro Bowl selection, hoops, NHL (Posted at 12:38 a.m.)  
BREAKING BUSINESS
 •  Hawaii workers picketing Times Super Markets (Updated at 4:50 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaii papaya production up 53% in October (Updated at 11:18 a.m.)  
 •  Kaiser gets $600,000 for Hawaii heart disease study (Updated at 1:09 p.m.)  
 •  Scam e-mail targets Kauai credit union members again (Updated at 1:25 p.m.)  
 •  Companies tout safer microwave popcorn recipes (Posted at 7:50 a.m.)  
 •  Chef Merriman to open restaurant at Kapalua Resort (Updated at 11:10 a.m.)  
 •  Stocks end down as Fed auctions $20B in credit (Updated at 11:07 a.m.)  
 •  Plans unveiled for bus center in Puunene on Maui (Updated at 1:04 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaii stock index follows Dow, S&P 500 lower (Posted at 1:10 p.m.)  
 •  Dollar slips against yen in late New York trading (Posted at 1:26 p.m.)  
 •  State issues fines, license actions against 11 (Updated at 4:17 p.m.)  
 •  Business briefs: Ingersoll-Rand to buy Trane Inc. (Updated at 5:32 p.m.)  
 •  Tadd Fujikawa gains sponsor, will play Pebble Beach (Posted at 5:31 p.m.)  
BREAKING ISLAND LIFE
 •  Warriors' 'Greatest Season' special series airing on K5 (Updated at 2:03 p.m.)  
 •  Tyrone Wells, Justin Young headed for Anna Bannanas (Updated at 12:52 p.m.)  
 •  Military free day on Wednesday at 2 Hawaii museums (Updated at 8:47 a.m.)  
 •  Chef Merriman to open restaurant at Kapalua Resort (Updated at 11:10 a.m.)  
 •  'Traditions of the Pacific' 2008 events set (Posted at 8:44 a.m.)  
 •  Windward UCC plans musical Christmas Eve service (Posted at 8:57 a.m.)  
 •  Unity Church's Eve service to include Christmas carols (Posted at 9:01 a.m.)  
BREAKING ENTERTAINMENT
 •  Tyrone Wells, Justin Young headed for Anna Bannanas (Updated at 12:52 p.m.)  
 •  Warriors' 'Greatest Season' special series airing on K5 (Updated at 2:03 p.m.)  
 •  Military free day on Wednesday at 2 Hawaii museums (Updated at 8:47 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Romo struggles when his starlets are in the house (Posted at 12:56 a.m.)  
 •  Flight attendant is latest 'Survivor' champion (Updated at 2:14 p.m.)  
 •  'Same Old Lang Syne' singer Fogelberg dies (Posted at 3:57 a.m.)  
 •  Leno, Conan plan to return to TV on Jan. 2 (Posted at 7:43 a.m.)  
 •  Smith remains box office 'Legend' with $76.5M debut (Posted at 1:08 a.m.)  
 •  'Traditions of the Pacific' 2008 events set (Posted at 8:44 a.m.)  
BREAKING TRAVEL
 •  Chef Merriman to open restaurant at Kapalua Resort (Updated at 11:10 a.m.)  

Local News
 •  Hawaii quarterback graduates from college Photo gallery Video
 •  Museum will give Hawaii tower facelift Photo gallery
 •  Hawaii football fuels demand for HDTV
 •  Hawaii teen critical after highway crash
 •  Hawaii neighborhood getting repaving done
MILITARY AFFAIRS
 •  U.S. soldiers raced to save life of Iraqi boy maimed by bomb
 •  Abercrombie: Army stretched far too thin
POLICE
 •  Waipahu man, 22, charged after neighbor stabbed
 •  Big Island woman, 20, dies after crash
WILDLIFE
 •  Hawaii monk seals face rivals for food
MY COMMUNITIES
 •  Art museum now offers gifts for holiday season
 •  Two holiday events on tap at library this week
 •  Backdoor Shootout meet back after 3-year hiatus
 •  Friends of arboretum fight invasive species
 •  Ballroom dance group holding class registration
 •  Rangers, classrooms on agenda for two meetings
 •  Residents concerned about proposed Punchbowl condo
OTHER NEWS
 •  Some object to parking donations
 •  Volunteers needed to assist at MDA June camp
 •  Okata handing over HGEA reins
 •  Community Calendar
 •  Obituaries
WILLIAM COLE
 •  Kemmer honored for work as Hawaii Army civilian aide
ADVERTISER CHRISTMAS FUND
 •  Hawaii family needs furniture, more clothes

Sports
 •  UH Rainbows turn Manoa into Titletown
 •  Patriots leave Jets out in cold, 20-10
 •  Tiger caps great year with victory
UH FOOTBALL
 •  Hawaii quarterback graduates from college Photo gallery Video
GOLF
 •  Sabbatini leaves early, draws ire of players
 •  Sorenstam wins Dubai Ladies title
FOOTBALL
 •  Michigan lands Rodriguez
 •  Favre eclipses record
 •  NFL today
BASKETBALL
 •  Arizona rolls over Fresno St., 69-50
 •  No. 8 LSU cruises over Louisiana Tech, 76-45
 •  Sports calendar
 •  On the Air
 •  For the Record
FERD LEWIS
 •  PGA sans stars in Isles again

Island Life
 •  So easy to help, it's child's play
 •  Stars form choirs that shine for reality TV
 •  From Mrs. Cruise to Rihanna, The Bob's turning heads again
MUSIC
 •  Symphony's return to Blaisdell unusual
CHRISTIE WILSON
 •  Breaking Christmas traditions
PEOPLE
 •  Layfield is Miss Hawaii USA
ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
 •  Holiday waist-ful thinking
 •  Tube Notes
 •  TGI Monday
MOMS
 •  Move over, Emma: Sophia's the top baby name for 2007
 •  Breastfeeding may reduce kids' stress, study says

Business
 •  Fed to propose earlier mortgage disclosures
 •  Heathrow Airport plans to expand
 •  N. Korea opens door slightly for visitors
TOURISM
 •  Carnival expands German market with 2 cruise ships
 •  Fees for U.S. visas to jump 31% on Jan. 1
AIRLINES
 •  For fliers, good sleep isn't just a dream
 •  Union tries again to represent Continental staff
OTHER BUSINESS
 •  S. Korea's sea-women tradition fading
 •  At FedEx, today's the busiest of year
 •  Casino executives slam gambling tax-hike plan
 •  Hawaii Data Report | Visitors to Kauai
BUSINESS BRIEFS
 •  Greenspan backs homeowner help

Opinion
 •  It's the holidays: Slow down, for safety's sake
 •  Baseball should atone for its 'steroids era'
COMMENTARY
 •  Can we really have confidence in Iran report?
 •  Clinton's missteps paying off for Obama
 •  Letters to the Editor

Entertainment/TGIF
 •  From Mrs. Cruise to Rihanna, The Bob's turning heads again
MUSIC
 •  Symphony's return to Blaisdell unusual
 •  TGI Monday

Photo galleries
 •  Colt Brennan's UH graduation
 •  Holiday open house at Washington Place
 •  Ford Island, then and now
 •  Olomana Community Association Parade