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The Honolulu Advertiser
Articles for December 18, 2007

BREAKING LOCAL NEWS
 •  Sailboat aground at Keehi, HFD rescue effort ongoing (Updated at 11:06 p.m.)  
 •  Advocates hail passage of major child auto safety bill (Posted at 10:10 p.m.)  
 •  Waianae parent returns stolen computer found in son's room (Posted at 9:41 p.m.)  
 •  Fingerprints lead to arrest of burglary suspect (Updated at 9:33 p.m.)  
 •  Oahu permit purchase of firecrackers starts Dec. 26 (Updated at 6:43 p.m.)  
 •  Suspect charged with Kalihi beating (Updated at 5:53 p.m.)  
 •  Big Island search finds no trace of hiker (Updated at 8:44 p.m.)  
 •  City announces prescription drug program on Oahu (Updated at 12:30 p.m.)  
 •  Moving security zone adopted for Superferry in Maui (Updated at 6:01 p.m.)  
 •  Nanakuli woman killed in West Oahu crash (Updated at 4:46 p.m.)  
 •  Kapalama Canal contaminated by sewage spill (Updated at 5:20 p.m.)  
 •  Playwright's blood-alcohol level was 3 times legal limit (Updated at 12:18 p.m.)  
 •  Low branches near Wilson Tunnel slowing traffic (Updated at 3:53 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaii soldier dies of noncombat injuries in Iraq (Posted at 9:20 a.m.)  
 •  U.N. extends U.S.-led force in Iraq for year (Posted at 12:27 p.m.)  
 •  2 rescued as sailboat runs aground off Waikiki- video (Updated at 12:28 p.m.)  
 •  Faulty oven forces Hawai'i-bound jet back to LAX (Updated at 1:32 p.m.)  
 •  UH taking requests today for 1,000 Sugar Bowl tickets (Updated at 7:05 a.m.)  
 •  Sugar Bowl viewing party set for Dole Ballrooms (Updated at 1:18 p.m.)  
 •  Pan-Pacific soccer tournament tickets go on sale today (Updated at 11:23 a.m.)  
 •  Missing Kapaa man, 51, sought on Kauai (Updated at 7:44 a.m.)  
 •  Pedestrian critical after accident in Kaneohe (Updated at 6:51 a.m.)  
 •  DUI arrests up 9 percent on Big Island (Updated at 7:40 a.m.)  
 •  Storm victims can apply for state tax filing extensions (Updated at 4:25 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaii harbor-modernization plan to be unveiled (Updated at 7:30 a.m.)  
 •  Santa elves prepping 'Toys for Tots' for distribution (Updated at 7:56 a.m.)  
 •  UH business plan competition seeking entrants (Updated at 10:43 a.m.)  
 •  High surf advisory continues for east shores (Posted at 1:09 a.m.)  
 •  More showers for windward, mauka areas (Updated at 7:34 a.m.)  
 •  Farrington lane closures in Waialua (Posted at 1:05 a.m.)  
 •  Lane closures scheduled in Makaha (Posted at 1:04 a.m.)  
 •  Kamehameha Highway lane closing near Mililani (Posted at 1:02 a.m.)  
 •  Night closures continue near Makakilio, Kapolei (Posted at 1:00 a.m.)  
 •  Maui task force takes up long-term-care needs (Posted at 1:16 p.m.)  
 •  Molokai Ranch says new EIS almost ready (Posted at 1:23 p.m.)  
BREAKING SPORTS
 •  Warriors land QB from top Texas high school team (Updated at 6:15 p.m.)  
 •  Warrior football team will sign autographs on Saturday (Updated at 4:41 p.m.)  
 •  Florida's Tebow AP's player of year; UH's Brennan third (Updated at 12:54 p.m.)  
 •  Boise State suspends three players for Hawaii Bowl (Updated at 12:40 p.m.)  
 •  Redskins' Sean Taylor voted to Pro Bowl posthumously (Updated at 12:52 p.m.)  
 •  AFC, NFC All-Stars announced for Pro Bowl (Posted at 1:07 p.m.)  
 •  Pan-Pacific soccer tournament tickets go on sale today (Updated at 11:23 a.m.)  
 •  Sugar Bowl viewing party set for Dole Ballrooms (Updated at 1:18 p.m.)  
 •  UH taking requests today for 1,000 Sugar Bowl tickets (Updated at 7:05 a.m.)  
 •  ESPN set to add West Coast facility (Posted at 1:13 a.m.)  
 •  ESPN's Vitale has vocal cord surgery, out until February (Posted at 2:51 p.m.)  
 •  Autos: FIA cancels McLaren's hearing in spy scandal (Posted at 6:08 a.m.)  
 •  Autos: F1 driver Hamilton's driver's license suspended (Posted at 6:10 a.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Orioles' Roberts admits steroids use 'once' (Updated at 6:34 a.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Nationals' new ballpark set for debut in '08 (Posted at 6:35 a.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Yankees employee fired after pleading guilty (Posted at 11:19 a.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Roger Clemens denies steroid allegations (Updated at 12:53 p.m.)  
 •  Baseball: Mets sign RHP Wise to 1-year, $1.2M deal (Posted at 1:01 p.m.)  
 •  CBKB: O'Neill to take over when Arizona's Olson retires (Posted at 7:18 a.m.)  
 •  CFB: Option offense concerns Georgia Tech receivers (Posted at 6:13 a.m.)  
 •  CFB: Rodriguez's W.Va. hometown sign comes down (Posted at 6:43 a.m.)  
 •  CFB: Florida State hit by academic cheating scandal (Posted at 11:02 a.m.)  
 •  CFB: W.Va boosters furious over loss of Rodriguez (Posted at 11:17 a.m.)  
 •  CFB: Two Clemson linebackers ineligible for bowl (Posted at 11:54 a.m.)  
 •  CFB: Miami fires defensive coordinator Walton (Posted at 12:58 p.m.)  
 •  CFB: Iguchi finalizes 1-year, $3.84M deal with Padres (Posted at 2:29 p.m.)  
 •  Congress hearings set on performance-enhancing drugs (Posted at 11:44 a.m.)  
 •  Football: Trestman named coach of CFL's Alouettes (Posted at 6:28 a.m.)  
 •  Lacrosse: 3 players who weren't charged file lawsuit (Posted at 1:31 p.m.)  
 •  NFL: Fans scramble as Packer knit caps in high demand (Posted at 1:01 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Playoff scenarios for Week 16 (Posted at 6:21 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: 5 Falcons fined for displaying Michael Vick signs (Posted at 6:26 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Broncos' Marshall pleads not guilty to DUI charge (Posted at 11:31 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Cowboys' Williams appeals; QB Romo recovering (Posted at 11:48 a.m.)  
 •  NFL: Broncos release punter Sauerbrun, sign Ernster (Updated at 2:36 p.m.)  
 •  Soccer: MLS to allow one more foreign player per team (Posted at 11:40 a.m.)  
 •  Soccer: Brazil's Romario suspended 120 days for doping (Posted at 1:17 p.m.)  
 •  Tennis: Philippoussis to miss Australian Open (Posted at 6:18 a.m.)  
 •  Tennis: Russia's Chakvetadze tied up, robbed at home (Posted at 11:32 a.m.)  
 •  On the air today: Hoops, Pro Bowl Selection Show (Posted at 12:52 a.m.)  
 •  On the air tomorrow: Hoops, hockey, UH on radio (Posted at 12:53 a.m.)  
BREAKING BUSINESS
 •  Hilo Medical Building sold for $10.7 million (Updated at 11:04 a.m.)  
 •  Go! airlines flew 70% full in November (Updated at 12:53 p.m.)  
 •  Bear Stearns starts Hawaiian Holdings coverage (Updated at 10:32 a.m.)  
 •  UH business plan competition seeking entrants (Updated at 10:43 a.m.)  
 •  Storm victims can apply for state tax filing extensions (Updated at 4:25 p.m.)  
 •  Wall Street ends up after volatile session (Updated at 11:46 a.m.)  
 •  Yen at 113.18 to dollar in New York trading (Posted at 10:18 a.m.)  
 •  A.M. Best affirms rating for First Insurance parent (Posted at 11:06 a.m.)  
 •  Top Costco executive received $3.2 million (Posted at 12:57 p.m.)  
 •  Hawaii index up for first time in six sessions (Posted at 1:15 p.m.)  
 •  Molokai Ranch says new EIS almost ready (Posted at 1:23 p.m.)  
 •  Business briefs: Best Buy profits jump 52 percent (Updated at 2:28 p.m.)  
BREAKING ISLAND LIFE
 •  Sugar Bowl viewing party set for Dole Ballrooms (Updated at 1:18 p.m.)  
 •  Santa elves prepping 'Toys for Tots' for distribution (Updated at 7:56 a.m.)  
 •  New Hope Manoa opens with new minister (Posted at 8:00 a.m.)  
 •  Pipeline Cafe hosts reggae show Dec. 29 (Posted at 8:35 a.m.)  
 •  Co-cathedral sets sessions for lapsed Catholics (Posted at 8:10 a.m.)  
 •  Windward church plans musical service (Posted at 8:02 a.m.)  
BREAKING ENTERTAINMENT
 •  Pan-Pacific soccer tournament tickets go on sale today (Updated at 11:23 a.m.)  
 •  Pipeline Cafe hosts reggae show Dec. 29 (Posted at 8:35 a.m.)  

Local News
 •  Hawaii governor seeks to prime budget pump
 •  Hawaii woman killed in car crash was drunk
 •  Surviving Hawaii crash victim saw headlights
 •  Hawaiian agency creating government
 •  Four Hawaii playing fields reopened Video
MILITARY AFFAIRS
 •  In test, Japan warship blasts missile launched from Kauai
 •  Navy grounds 39 aging planes over safety fears
EDUCATION
 •  Students taking their music to Disneyland
MY COMMUNITIES
 •  Commission announces dates open for trolling
 •  Memorial Friday honors homeless who died in '07
 •  Many participate in Varona Village cleanup
 •  Library hosts 'Very Best of Christmas Talk Story'
 •  Highway to be closed at Lumaha'i for bridge work
 •  Christmas parade Friday offers marchers, Santa
HAWAI'I BRIEFS
 •  Two men allegedly stole dog for food
OBITUARIES
 •  Hawaii journalist John Griffin dies at 80
 •  Obituaries
LEE CATALUNA
 •  Stories that warm the heart
ADVERTISER CHRISTMAS FUND
 •  Hawaii mom turns low point into life lesson

Sports
 •  Brennan 'normal kid' as his probation ends Photo gallery Video
 •  New champ shows he's Pipeline master
 •  Napoleon, Miyawaki get call from Hall
 •  Sun, hoops and parity perfect mix for Rainbow Classic field
UH FOOTBALL
 •  Cowboy dreams put Clore on injured list
UH WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
 •  Oregon St. rally sinks UH women
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
 •  Punahou taking game to Mainland
 •  'Iolani Classic has new twist
 •  Schedules
 •  Gamebreakers
GOLF
 •  Pebble Beach, sponsor make Fujikawa's day
 •  Punahou's Ching shoots way into Sony Open
BASKETBALL
 •  Alaska Anchorage hands BYU-Hawaii its first loss
 •  Sports calendar
 •  On the Air
 •  For the Record
FERD LEWIS
 •  E. Carolina happy to face Boise

Island Life
 •  A shower of shirts
 •  Shaggy up to same old tricks on new album
 •  Oscars are wide open this year
ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
 •  Toys and joys of yesteryear
 •  Tube Notes
 •  TGI Tuesday
MOMS
 •  Young and violent: Watching for 10 signs of trouble
 •  Comforting rituals help keep kids calm amid holiday commotion
 •  When did the terrible 2's become a 'disease'?
WAYNE HARADA
 •  Divine Miss M nominated for Grammy

Business
 •  Hawaii store replacing striking workers
 •  Hawaii nonprofit building bus center
 •  Kaiser gets $600,000 study grant
AIRLINES
 •  Aloha's 3rd-quarter loss rises to $15.1M
AGRICULTURE
 •  Weather, supply issues drive up wheat prices
WORKPLACE
 •  Market for the unusual can create unusual careers
OTHER BUSINESS
 •  Popcorn makers dropping suspect chemical
 •  She won't give up in fight against tobacco Audio
 •  Report: Government short $45 trillion
 •  FCC pushing to OK media consolidation
 •  Busiest Monday for mergers in 5 months
 •  Boards levy fines, sanctions
 •  Hawaii Data Report | Neighbor Island Real Estate Transactions
BUSINESS BRIEFS
 •  Trade deficit falls to its lowest point in 2 years
 •  Papaya production at 3.3M pounds
 •  Coming events

Opinion
 •  John Griffin's legacy gave Isles clear focus
 •  UH athletics should get Sugar Bowl money
COMMENTARY
 •  Troops should be given some civilian help
 •  John Griffin, journalist, scholar, gentleman
 •  Letters to the Editor

Entertainment/TGIF
 •  TGI Tuesday

Photo galleries
 •  Greg's Pix
 •  Catlin Park Homes
 •  UH football practice