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The Honolulu Advertiser - Customer Service Back issues for Friday, December 19, 2008

Articles for December 19, 2008

Breaking News
•	Trio found conscious after plane crash at Kalaeloa, fire department says
•	Diamond Head Road likely to be closed overnight after rockslide
•	Final 2 Oahu disaster-recovery centers open tomorrow
•	UH-Hilo student charged in bomb incident
•	Soldier arrested in infant attempted-murder case is released
•	Kauai flood damage up to $1.1 million; emergency declaration issued
•	Huge crowd for second day of Target job fair
•	Big Island man accused of attempted murder
•	Big Isle man charged in 2 cases after false call to police
•	Wastewater discharged into Wahiawa Reservoir
•	Surfrider Foundation's John Kelly Awards tomorrow
•	Lahaina has new auto registration office
•	Five Chinatown robbery suspects arrested
•	Autopsy findings released on airport-area fatal collision
•	Jones, UH resolve contract dispute; UH, charity to receive $200,010
•	Warrior video: With final exams done, player focus on bowl game
•	UH football: Ford Island open for Sheraton Hawaii Bowl
•	NBA: Woman pleads no contest to stalking Walton
•	MLB: Schuerholz: Furcal’s agents’ actions ’despicable’
•	MLB: Norton agrees to $800,000 deal with Braves
•	Preps: Death of football star in Mississippi baffles acquaintances
•	CVB: Penn St. coach: NCAA volleyball should move around
•	Vince Young files trademark suit in Texas
•	CFB: Mississippi’s Hardy, Jerry seek NFL evaluation
•	NFL: Cerrato: Zorn’s status with Redskins not discussed
•	CFB: Georgia’s Owens says he’ll return for 2009 season
•	CFB: Irish looking to end record 9-game losing streak
•	MLB: OF Rivera agrees to $12.75M, 3-year deal with Angels
•	CFB: Urban Meyer’s Notre Dame aspirations slap in face to Gators
•	CFB: Miami’s Marve will not play in bowl game
•	Soccer: Howard, Lloyd selected as US players of year
•	CFB: Coach Pat Hill says he’s just trying to remain at Fresno State
•	Golf: Spanish golfer Ballesteros begins chemotherapy
•	Olympics: Tokyo finalizes venue plans for 2016 bid
•	Obit: Pro wrestler ’Mad Dog’ Bell found dead
•	NFL: History tells Cowboys bickering teams can thrive
•	NFL: Cowboys, Ravens ready for hole-in-the-roof finale
•	CFB: Postseason bowl glance
•	NFL: What if 49ers, Raiders had made other calls?
•	CBKB: UCLA’s Dragovic not charged with battery
•	Fundraiser involving Colt Brennan set for Feb. 3
•	Unionized nurses at St. Francis Healthcare sign new contract
•	Portland cement shipments to Hawaii down in September
•	Dongbu Insurance of Hawaii gets rating upgrade
•	Hawaii unemployment rate rises to 4.9%
•	Hawaii visitor arrivals post 6th straight double-digit decline in November
•	Japan Airlines predicts decline in holiday passengers to Hawaii
•	Hawaii gas prices fall for 12th straight week
•	Finally, an emergency road for Waiçanae
•	Clean elections need a campaign system overhaul

Local News
•	Obama coming home tomorrow
•	Trust spent $273M on outreach
•	Intent of EIS relief for ferry debated
•	Job fair for Target attracts large crowd
•	Intervention programs offer Hawaii abusers some insight
•	Hawaii retailers hoping to end holiday season with a bang
•	Judge sets $500K bail for fugitive sex offender
•	Battle with depression, other illnesses take toll
•	Many ill-prepared to deal with problem
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
•	Obama's stimulus could be hard sell
•	Solis gets nod as labor chief, Kirk as trade rep
STATE GOVERNMENT
•	Lingle got 1 of 40 hoax letters
CITY GOVERNMENT
•	City managing director resigning
•	Rail public comment period extended to Feb. 6
MILITARY AFFAIRS
•	Asia expert Blair tabbed as U.S. intelligence chief
•	Raptors will go to Guam and Japan
COURTS
•	State's a slumlord, suit says
TRANSPORTATION
•	Rockslide closes road for 2 hours
ETHNIC AFFAIRS
•	Justice Department supports state in ceded-lands dispute
MAUI
•	Man pulled into wood chipper dies
•	Advocacy group receives $5,000 foundation grant
KAUA'I
•	Filmmaker will answer questions after screening
MY COMMUNITIES
•	Satellite City Halls close early Dec. 24 and Dec. 31
•	Football game will shut down licensing office
•	Festivities will mark start of Hannemann's 2nd term
•	Community Foundation gives $77,660 to Foodbank
•	Christmas Boat Parade set for Saturday evening
OTHER NEWS
•	The murder and confession
•	Donors step up for senior center
•	Salutes
•	Community calendar
HAWAI'I BRIEFS
•	Guard activated in recovery effort
•	Obituaries
LEE CATALUNA
•	Ideal gift for an ideal mechanic
ADVERTISER CHRISTMAS FUND
•	Battle with depression, other illnesses take toll

Sports
•	Warrior practicing on graduation day
•	Punahou's Te'o gets national honor
•	Kapolei's Vehikite to play for USC
UH MEN'S BASKETBALL
•	Rainbow Warriors take study break with arduous practice
UH FOOTBALL
•	Warrior practicing on graduation day
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
•	Punahou's Te'o gets national honor
•	Kapolei's Vehikite to play for USC
•	Fairfax rolls over Kamehameha, 68-40
•	Goo's goals lift 'Iolani over Kamehameha, 2-1
SURFING
•	Gilmore a wonder from Down Under
FOOTBALL
•	Colts rally past Jaguars into playoffs
•	Yellow Jackets' coach has new deal
BASKETBALL
•	Roy scores 52 points to lead Blazers
•	Hansbrough is N.C.'s top scorer
RECREATION
•	Gift ideas for everyone on your list
•	Powers may get berth on 2009 tour
OTHER SPORTS
•	Penn State rallies to volleyball final
•	Sports calendar
•	On the Air
•	For the Record

Island Life
•	Polynesian panache
•	Need holiday decor? It’s in your garden
•	A holiday gift for military moms-to-be
MUSIC
•	Billboard hits
•	Fall Out Boy maxes out with aesthetic gluttony
MOVIES
•	'Holidays' is a bit crude for a 'family' comedy
•	'Tale' gets lost in big world of lessons
•	Carrey tries his best, but 'Yes Man' still falls flat
•	Provocative 'Doubt' offers much to think about
•	Maui festival features lots of award-winning films
•	Tom Cruise is taking chances with 'Valkyrie'
•	Screening room
TELEVISION
•	Beware a singing Brosnan, terra cotta monsters
•	Korean film, TV take hit as global economy sours
VIDEO GAMES
•	New 'Spider-Man' an improvement, but still so-so
•	My view: 'Left 4 Dead'
PEOPLE
•	Used tissue worth $2,050 — so far
HOME AND GARDEN
•	Need holiday decor? It’s in your garden
•	Huge kapok trees thrive at Foster Garden
•	Home and garden calendar
•	Tube Notes
•	Buzzing about...
•	What's Up!
•	Ongoing events
•	New Year's Eve
•	Neighbor Islands
ISLAND SOUNDS
•	'Kamalei' caps Reichel collection

Business
•	Isles' cruise-industry growth may lag U.S.
•	Bush officials are 'very close' to decision on auto industry
•	New credit card rules favor consumers
TOURISM
•	Hilton opens 3rd Waikiki time-share Grand Waikikian
OTHER BUSINESS
•	MillerCoors agrees to remove stimulants from Sparks drink
•	30-year-loan rates lowest since 1971
BUSINESS BRIEFS
•	Madoff case may cost IRS as much as $17B in taxes
•	State tax revenues see 2.6% decline
•	Trade Winds

Opinion
•	Isles need fresh ideas to curb domestic violence
COMMENTARY
•	Pedigree shouldn't be path to Senate
•	It'd be wrong to count the hedge funds out
•	Letters to the Editor

Entertainment/TGIF
•	Christmas picks for flicks
•	Festivities to get you in the spirit of the season
•	'Pounds' a righteous weeper
THE NIGHT STUFF
•	After Hours: Nightspotting

MOVIES
•	'Holidays' is a bit crude for a 'family' comedy
•	'Tale' gets lost in big world of lessons
•	Carrey tries his best, but 'Yes Man' still falls flat
•	Provocative 'Doubt' offers much to think about
•	Maui festival features lots of award-winning films
•	Tom Cruise is taking chances with 'Valkyrie'
•	Screening room
TELEVISION
•	Beware a singing Brosnan, terra cotta monsters
•	Korean film, TV take hit as global economy sours
MUSIC
•	Billboard hits
•	Fall Out Boy maxes out with aesthetic gluttony
ISLAND SOUNDS
•	'Kamalei' caps Reichel collection
DINING
•	Grinds at Don Quijote? Who would've thought?
VIDEO GAMES
•	New 'Spider-Man' an improvement, but still so-so
•	My view: 'Left 4 Dead'
OTHER ENTERTAINMENT
•	Malls offer holiday diversions
•	Buzzing about...
•	What's Up!
•	Ongoing events
•	New Year's Eve
•	Neighbor Islands

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