Articles for December 25, 2009

Breaking News
•	President, First Lady greet military members during Christmas meal at MCBH
•	Passenger tried to blow up airliner, AP says
•	30-foot waves on North Shore; beaches closed
•	Man in 50s drowns near West Loch
•	Speed a factor in critical motorcycle accident, police say
•	Family displaced by Waipahu house fire
•	HFD says early-morning blaze at Mililani home intentionally set
•	First family travels to MCBH on Christmas morning
•	Gold coin left in Salvation Army red kettle
•	Big Island man to be sentenced for manslaughter
•	Quiet is watchword for Obama’s holiday in Hawaii
•	Winter storms pound nation on Christmas Day
•	Family pleas for captive US soldier’s release
•	China Raises GDP Growth Estimates, Narrowing Gap With Japan
•	Diamond Head Classic All-Tournament Team
•	Pacquiao says he plans to sue Mayweather
•	Rainbow Warriors, without Flemings, fall to Saint Mary's, 84-75
•	June Jones' philosophy at SMU: each one, teach one
•	USC beats UNLV in Diamond Head Classic final
•	NFL: Chargers secure first-round bye, beat Titans 42-17
•	NBA: Fans throw foam on court in Lakers' loss to Cavs
•	NFL: Redskins' Haynesworth sent home from practice
•	Diamond Head Classic: Kool leads Western Michigan over Charleston 66-63
•	NBA: Strong defense helps Celtics top Magic 86-77
•	NBA: Wizards say Arenas had firearms in locker
•	NBA: Magic coach doesn't want Christmas NBA games
•	NBA: Wade, Heat cool off Knicks with 93-87 win
•	NFL: Browns’ Cribbs runs into record books
•	Diamond Head Classic: Janning leads Northeastern to 73-62 win over SMU
•	Prep soccer standings
•	Prep basketball standings
•	NFL: Eagles owner Lurie on Dawkins: The most favorite of all
•	NBC-Comcast will be big power in sports
•	CFB: Joe McKnight returns to USC practice but could run out of time to be reinstated
•	NFL: No apparent reason for Brett Favre’s December decline
•	NBA: Knicks’ Lee growing in star status
•	NFL: Seahawks’ Tapp says he didn’t bite Packers’ Aaron Rodgers
•	NFL: Who is in and who is out for 49ers
•	NFL: The 2 Steve Smiths ready to face off Sunday
•	NFL: 49er Morgan catching on as receiver
•	On this date: 1999 — Hawaii finishes 9-4 to cap biggest turnaround in NCAA history

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Local News
•	Waves may hit 40 feet today
•	Drug trial of HPD officer postponed
•	KHON not fazed by cable-Fox flap
•	Obama will ‘recharge’ on Hawaii vacation
•	Hawaii parents waiting on details of plan to reduce furlough days
•	Honolulu officials urge safety during holiday celebrations
BIG ISLAND
•	Prison to become trade school
MY COMMUNITIES
•	Djou elected to chair search panel for new city auditor
•	State's population shows slight increase from 2008
•	'Aggressive' 10-foot shark seen near surf spot Depots
•	Several state parks closing early on New Year's Eve
•	HMO warns of check scam; federal officials, HPD alerted
•	Martial arts fighter pleads not guilty in assault case
OTHER NEWS
•	Closed for christmas
•	Santa rides Waikíkí wave
•	Community calendar
•	Obituaries
LEE CATALUNA
•	Returned photos a Christmas miracle
ADVERTISER CHRISTMAS FUND
•	Kind acts fill wish lists, lift Isle spirits

Sports
•	Stampede!
•	Wie plays Santa to hospitalized keiki
•	'Bows try to bounce back
GOLF
•	2009 major champions will play in Sony Open
FOOTBALL
•	Mustangs felt right at home
•	Best still to come for SMU's Padron
•	Sheraton Hawaii Bowl scoring drives
•	Sheraton Hawaii bowl statistics
•	Titans fighting for playoff berth
•	Seahawks DE Tapp accused of biting
•	Buckeyes' fastest player suspended
BASEBALL
•	Ex-Tiger Rodney signs with Angels
OTHER SPORTS
•	Michael was trendsetter
•	On the Air
•	For the Record
FERD LEWIS
•	Jones brought back past for a day

Island Life
•	The Barefoot Santa
•	Mahina opens Oahu boutique at Waikiki Beach Walk
•	Young fashion fans know how to pull it together
MUSIC
•	The 10 most amazing albums of the decade
MOVIES
•	'Nine'? 'Zero' is more like it
•	Sassy Chipettes make debut in 'Squeakquel'
•	Downey savoring his second chance
•	Streep's star power bulks up fluffy 'Complicated'
•	Screening room
•	'Holmes' slightly better than elementary
•	'The Young Victoria' an exquisite romance
THEATER
•	Concert reading stuck in time
PEOPLE
•	Murphy's life celebrated at funeral
HOME AND GARDEN
•	Gardeners' latest multifunctional tool has ring to it
OTHER LIFESTYLE
•	Club offering free workouts
•	Christmas is Love's time to shine
K-DRAMA
•	Holidays leave you hung over? Go for soup
•	The hot list
•	Date book

Business
•	Isle bankruptcies highest in 4 years
•	Retailers report sales surge
•	CEOs at mortgage giants could earn up to $6 million
RETAIL
•	Macy's hopes nostalgia pays
OTHER BUSINESS
•	Some holiday gifts better left unsent
•	Hawaii Data Report | Oahu Real Estate Transactions
BUSINESS BRIEFS
•	Maui Land and Pine harvests last crop
•	Labor, Commerce data signal modest rebound

Opinion
•	Generosity will go a long way this season
COMMENTARY
•	Wreaths of honor for the fallen
•	Reflecting on progress — and the road ahead
•	Iran: A missed opportunity
•	Holidays inspire Islanders to send aloha to those in need

Entertainment/TGIF
•	New Year's Eve fun
•	Mahina opens Oahu boutique at Waikiki Beach Walk
•	A few of our favorite things from this decade
•	Young fashion fans know how to pull it together
•	A Christmas gift wish list for Hawaii stars
MOVIES
•	'Nine'? 'Zero' is more like it
•	Sassy Chipettes make debut in 'Squeakquel'
•	Downey savoring his second chance
•	Streep's star power bulks up fluffy 'Complicated'
•	Screening room
•	'Holmes' slightly better than elementary
•	'The Young Victoria' an exquisite romance
MUSIC
•	The 10 most amazing albums of the decade
DINING
•	Want post-holidays simplicity? Try meals in bowls
•	Hawaii eats section
THEATER
•	Concert reading stuck in time
OTHER ENTERTAINMENT
•	New Year’s traditions
•	The hot list
•	Date book