http://www.starbulletin.com/r?19=960&32=5799&7=395894&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com Our daily headlines en-us 2009 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT Starbulletin.com 2009-11-07T11:30:00Z en-us 2009 http://www.starbulletin.com/r?19=961&43=356194&44=69450097&32=5799&7=395894&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fcolumnists%2F20091107_Preventing_danger.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT 1e61b0ca496e243a1dacd89c7663b552 Steven Park 2009-11-07T11:30:00Z http://www.starbulletin.com/r?19=961&43=356559&44=69456497&32=5799&7=395894&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fbusiness%2F20091107_24B_law_extends_jobless_benefits.html WASHINGTON » President Barack Obama signed a $24 billion economic stimulus bill into law yesterday that provides another 14 weeks of benefits to all out-of-work people who have exhausted their benefits. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT 0878c05bf2d84409110cbfc787915c16 Steven Park 2009-11-07T11:30:00Z http://www.starbulletin.com/r?19=961&43=356589&44=69456297&32=5799&7=395894&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fnews%2F20091107_Downturn_hurting_donations.html The lines of people waiting each week for a bag of grocery staples at island food pantries have doubled in the past year. But the volume of donations to more than 200 nonprofit outreach agencies has not increased to meet the demand because donors are also feeling the pinch of the economic downturn. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT e0e464ad00e838088fa04df1464e7f88 Steven Park 2009-11-07T11:30:00Z http://www.starbulletin.com/r?19=961&43=356589&44=69456207&32=5799&7=395894&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fnews%2F20091107_Symphony_cancels_concerts_and_will_downsize.html The Honolulu Symphony Society scrubbed its 2009 concert schedule and intends to downsize the 64-musician orchestra as it files for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy next week. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT eb99844489e98de3ff074a1b693a2925 Steven Park 2009-11-07T11:30:00Z http://www.starbulletin.com/r?19=961&43=356589&44=69456152&32=5799&7=395894&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fnews%2F20091107_the_search_for_signs_of_hawaiian_life.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT 527653ec175e7516e1b2a9955a857863 Steven Park 2009-11-07T11:30:00Z http://www.starbulletin.com/r?19=961&43=356589&44=69456097&32=5799&7=395894&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fnews%2F20091107_Access_justice.html Hawaii resident Kirby Shaw's dream of being a lawyer might have come to a crashing halt when he severed his spinal cord in a beach acrobatic accident at age 17. But relatives will tell you Shaw, a paraplegic, is an extraordinary man. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT c50b78c5664ead2d578600aa8a67f7ae Steven Park 2009-11-07T11:30:00Z http://www.starbulletin.com/r?19=961&43=356589&44=69455532&32=5799&7=395894&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fnews%2F20091107_Senate_to_grill_DOE_on_stimulus.html A special Senate committee examining alternatives to public school teacher furloughs is trying to determine whether federal stimulus dollars could get students back in classrooms. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT b1fb8e73ea84591fcaac5c2b91f4c8f0 Steven Park 2009-11-07T11:30:00Z http://www.starbulletin.com/r?19=961&43=356589&44=69455552&32=5799&7=395894&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fnews%2F20091107_Educators_accused_of_unethical_conduct.html A group of parents with disabled children has filed a motion alleging unethical conduct on the part of state teachers and administrators. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT f150e2a72330e0071bb12c46951733cc Steven Park 2009-11-07T11:30:00Z http://www.starbulletin.com/r?19=961&43=356589&44=69455592&32=5799&7=395894&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fnews%2F20091107_Furlough_rally_held_at_Capitol.html Nearly 50 adults and children stood on Beretania Street yesterday morning, Hawaii's third Furlough Friday, carrying signs urging state legislators to restore the 17 school days that were eliminated this school year because of the state's budget deficit. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT fceae1e1ac22b011b60b1132c7413966 Steven Park 2009-11-07T11:30:00Z http://www.starbulletin.com/r?19=961&43=356559&44=69446377&32=5799&7=395894&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fbusiness%2F20091107_tv_deal_includes_payment_of_22m.html The shared services agreement between KGMB-TV, KHNL-TV and KFVE-TV will have Alabama-based Raycom Media Inc. pay $22 million to new KFVE owner MCG Capital Corp. of Virginia, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT 3564eb5150e493447bc59bfe9bb47e7f Steven Park 2009-11-07T11:30:00Z http://www.starbulletin.com/r?19=961&43=356589&44=69455497&32=5799&7=395894&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fnews%2F20091107_Communication_gaffe_raises_fuss_in_chief_selection.html Honolulu Police Commission Chairwoman Christine Camp said "a gaffe in communication" spawned controversy in the selection of the next Honolulu police chief. The commission asked the selection committee on Wednesday to add two more names to a list of four finalists submitted. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT a4901843fb6e951c8947e708040d7b4f Steven Park 2009-11-07T11:30:00Z http://www.starbulletin.com/r?19=961&43=356589&44=69455397&32=5799&7=395894&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fnews%2F20091107_Ala_Wai_traffic_lanes_reopened.html All lanes of Ala Wai Boulevard were reopened yesterday afternoon, after repairs were completed on two water main breaks. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT 9be14356447b65ad4db9fa5f1e09b39f Steven Park 2009-11-07T11:30:00Z http://www.starbulletin.com/r?19=961&43=356589&44=69455232&32=5799&7=395894&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fnews%2F20091107_Police__Fire.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT fb13fc4ba74d3d144601f37495df31d4 Steven Park 2009-11-07T11:30:00Z http://www.starbulletin.com/r?19=961&43=356589&44=69455307&32=5799&7=395894&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fnews%2F20091107_Newswatch.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT 9f698f5bf4da80882f78232d142cfc6e Steven Park 2009-11-07T11:30:00Z http://www.starbulletin.com/r?19=961&43=356059&44=69451237&32=5799&7=395894&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fsports%2F20091107_wahine_run_over_fresno_state.html Hawaiian bracelets and a quick victory. No. 3 Hawaii doubled up on presents last night with reminders of how dominant the Rainbow Wahine can be in Western Athletic Conference play. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT 98597c384acab8683e280cf8bba83499 Steven Park 2009-11-07T11:30:00Z http://www.starbulletin.com/r?19=961&43=356059&44=69451372&32=5799&7=395894&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fsports%2F20091107_moanaluas_time_comes.html Parity has ruled the Oahu Interscholastic Association White Conference, but Moanalua left no doubt who the best team is this year. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT 987408a35d57099e2aaa69012825dd1a Steven Park 2009-11-07T11:30:00Z http://www.starbulletin.com/r?19=961&43=356059&44=69451377&32=5799&7=395894&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fsports%2F20091107_kahuku_rallies_for_the_red.html Kahuku's cardiac kids did it again. The Red Raiders came up with a gadget play -- a reverse toss to wide receiver Punga Vea -- that turned into a 44-yard touchdown with 5:06 left for a heart-stopping 24-20 win over Leilehua for the Oahu Interscholastic Association Red Conference championship. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT 5154f2219adaa4d9f8db40902e80c1c7 Steven Park 2009-11-07T11:30:00Z http://www.starbulletin.com/r?19=961&43=356059&44=69451347&32=5799&7=395894&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fsports%2F20091107_farrington_has_castles_number.html There isn't a team the Castle Knights haven't beaten, it seems, at least in recent years. But there's at least one exception: Farrington. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT e08984ee8ce7a7fdfba7217e9bef0416 Steven Park 2009-11-07T11:30:00Z http://www.starbulletin.com/r?19=961&43=356059&44=69451342&32=5799&7=395894&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fsports%2F20091107_desperate_times_at_aloha_stadium.html Over the years, homecoming has indeed become a time for celebration for Hawaii. The Warriors have been victorious on homecoming night each of the past seven years. Rarely, though, have they been in greater need of a win than they are today. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT 178f345305c4c1f73166e046adb896d0 Steven Park 2009-11-07T11:30:00Z http://www.starbulletin.com/r?19=961&43=356239&44=69451327&32=5799&7=395894&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fcolumnists%2Ffurtherreview%2F20091107_uhs_2_6_mark_makes_a_win_tonight_a_must.html Never thought I'd hear the words "must win" in the same sentence as "Utah State." Used to be "guaranz win." And it was not that long ago, it just seems like it. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT 0c6e3c0d5e879a523cfae9458fc0b0e4 Steven Park 2009-11-07T11:30:00Z http://www.starbulletin.com/r?19=961&43=356589&44=69451022&32=5799&7=395894&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fnews%2F20091107_iraqis_who_return_home_face_unemployment_and_poor_services.html As Iraqis who fled their homes to escape sectarian violence are returning, many face high unemployment and poor access to electricity and water, according to a new report by the International Organization of Migration, a nongovernmental group operating in more than 100 countries. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT cf410c63f7ccb73daf5d6a15203cbd50 Steven Park 2009-11-07T11:30:00Z http://www.starbulletin.com/r?19=961&43=356589&44=69451012&32=5799&7=395894&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fnews%2F20091107_prospect_of_more_US_troops_worries_a_wary_afghan_public.html As Americans, including President Barack Obama's top advisers, tensely debate whether to send more U.S. troops to Afghanistan, Afghans themselves are having a similar discussion and voicing serious doubts. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT 1fda8afee1457cf2e61437fbf121e891 Steven Park 2009-11-07T11:30:00Z http://www.starbulletin.com/r?19=961&43=356399&44=69449982&32=5799&7=395894&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Ffeatures%2F20091107_Surf_sample_sale_in_Kahala.html Surfers (and their friends and family) can catch a wave of Christmas savings next Saturday at a benefit pre-holiday surf sample sale at Kahala Elementary School. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT f2392f2905a6f9e253dd28dfdc333434 Steven Park 2009-11-07T11:30:00Z http://www.starbulletin.com/r?19=961&43=481347&44=69449832&32=5799&7=395894&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fcolumnists%2Fgotnutrients%2F20091107_Got_nutrients.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT bf75d610427fbbb77c2a5768c0ff8458 Steven Park 2009-11-07T11:30:00Z http://www.starbulletin.com/r?19=961&43=356399&44=69449702&32=5799&7=395894&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Ffeatures%2F20091107_Religion_briefs.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT 3de266582e4c0a1287e04eb9a461c522 Steven Park 2009-11-07T11:30:00Z http://www.starbulletin.com/r?19=961&43=356059&44=69449692&32=5799&7=395894&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fsports%2F20091107_hawaii_beat.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT 376ca731de875d48c301fd05e1274d8b Steven Park 2009-11-07T11:30:00Z http://www.starbulletin.com/r?19=961&43=356194&44=69449687&32=5799&7=395894&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fcolumnists%2F20091107_Sacred_Hearts_Intermediate_volleyball_team_is_perfect.html A proud dad whose daughter is a member of the undefeated Sacred Hearts Academy Intermediate Division II undefeated volleyball team is hoping the team can get some recognition. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT 4ddabab3d93af9d5a615121d1c5cf1e1 Steven Park 2009-11-07T11:30:00Z http://www.starbulletin.com/r?19=961&43=356059&44=69449657&32=5799&7=395894&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fsports%2F20091107_scoreboard.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT 2b414d468f3ea8857c15f48b2d81b69e Steven Park 2009-11-07T11:30:00Z http://www.starbulletin.com/r?19=961&43=356059&44=69449647&32=5799&7=395894&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fsports%2F20091107_television_radio.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT 507f012de12262d559e282fbaf21aaf5 Steven Park 2009-11-07T11:30:00Z http://www.starbulletin.com/r?19=961&43=356559&44=69446347&32=5799&7=395894&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fbusiness%2F20091107_business_briefs.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT a31bd44b6e0813f06e2c996881ebd21f Steven Park 2009-11-07T11:30:00Z http://www.starbulletin.com/r?19=961&43=356559&44=69447137&32=5799&7=395894&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Fbusiness%2F20091107_delivery_with_a_smile.html The motto at 60-year-old Hawaii Stationery is, "If it exists, we'll deliver it." Yesterday the local family run business took it further by having tuxedo- and evening gown-clad staff greet more than 1,000 guests at a red-carpet expo. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT 0a594569669a14f31af662920049d26b Steven Park 2009-11-07T11:30:00Z http://www.starbulletin.com/r?19=961&43=356384&44=69445597&32=5799&7=395894&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Feditorials%2F20091107_letters_to_the_editor.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT 9d60276695efe1e4fc12f777e1fd0694 Steven Park 2009-11-07T11:30:00Z http://www.starbulletin.com/r?19=961&43=356384&44=69445852&32=5799&7=395894&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Feditorials%2F20091107_danger_signs_emerged_before_army_rampage.html Were red flags missed or unheeded that could have prevented the deadly rampage at Fort Hood, Texas? Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT ef609a24afba116b3b108d4467fdb8c1 Steven Park 2009-11-07T11:30:00Z http://www.starbulletin.com/r?19=961&43=356384&44=69445662&32=5799&7=395894&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbulletin.com%2Feditorials%2F20091107_kauakukalahale.html A new set of children’s books in Hawaiian just released by professor No'eau Warner at the University of Hawaii. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT c9d3d6529ed6c96b93b41173be45a1cb Steven Park 2009-11-07T11:30:00Z