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Homeless clear out Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:39PMJoseph Ainsworth, right, prepares food as his father, Dave, tries to warm up at their home in Bamboo Village, a homeless encampment west of Santa Teresa Boulevard near Third Street. They are originally from Armstrong, Pa., and have been in Gilroy for more than a year. Photo by: Lora Schraft, Staff Photographer Daniel Ainsworth and his son, Joseph, are homeless through and through. Natives of ...
Go! Mokulele's load factor up in February, but passenger count down Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:37PMGo! Mokulele said its airplanes were 70.1 percent full in February, up from 66.3 percent the same month a year earlier.
How smart are killer whales? Orcas have 2nd-biggest brains of all marine mammals Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:12PMNeuroscientist Lori Marino and a team of researchers explored the brain of a dead killer whale with an MRI and found an astounding potential for intelligence.
Watch — and wait — for deals on summer airfares Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:50PMStart watching for deals on summer air travel
The Most Expensive U.S. Cities To Visit Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:33PMHotels in New York and Honolulu remain the priciest, though the recession has induced some good deals for travelers.
Buried Alive: Half Of Earth's Life May Lie Below Land And Sea Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:29PMWhile astronomers scour the skies for signs of life in outer space, biologists are exploring an enormous living world buried below the surface of the Earth.
Iglesias reschedules Hawaii concerts Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:22PMJulio Iglesias has rescheduled his upcoming concerts on Oahu and Maui for the end of his world tour.
India, Vietnam and Cuba Named as Top Emerging Travel Destinations in 2010 Virtuoso(R) Luxe Report Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:00PMAsian and Latin locations rose to the top of the list as up-and-coming destinations in the 2010 Virtuoso Luxe Report released today. Â India, Vietnam and Cuba are the top emerging destinations in this year's report, which provides invaluable insight into the future direction of high-end travelers. Â Rounding out the top emerging-destination selections were the Galapagos Islands, China and Chile. Â
On the job: Linda M. Burke Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:47PMWhat do you do? "I make dreams come true. We have, oh gosh, everyone comes in, and they just, they're excited, they're looking to go on a trip somewhere nice and warm and beautiful, where they can get the best deal they're looking for, which is great. We try to send them to places, especially (places) we have been, which is very important, because all of our agents here have had the privilege of ...
Villegas wins Honda by 5 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:37PMCamilo Villegas was the star attraction at a youth golf clinic in his native Colombia two days before the start of the Honda Classic.
Obama signs Travel Promotion Act Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:48PMThe Hawai'i Tourism Authority welcomed yesterday's news that President Obama signed the Travel Promotion Act into law. The legislation aims to create thousands of new American jobs by welcoming millions more international travelers to the United States.
Catching Up With Endurance Conspiracy’s Tony DeBoom Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:41PMThe DeBoom family has tasted sweet success in the sport of triathlon. While the multisport world knows about Tim DeBoom’s back-to-back Hawaiian Ironman victories in 2001 and 2002, older brother Tony was a top tier professional as well. A graduate from West Point Academy, Tony trained with the Army Special Forces – the Army Rangers [...]
Rogue waves, towering terror on the high seas Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:55AMThey are known as rogue or freak waves, though some people simply call them monsters of the sea.
TV Pilot Production Listings Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:53AM* NEW 187 Detroit (Drama, ABC). A documentary film crew follows the homicide department in the murder capital of the U.S.: Detroit. Casting: Sherry Thomas and Sharon Bialy, Bialy/Thomas, 10201 W. Pico Blvd., Bldg. 310, 1st fl.,
Ask USA TODAY Weather Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:52AMHow do I track the national and worldwide high temperatures each day? Why is snow so bright at night? These and many more weather questions are answered in our online weather Q and A column.
Bob Toledo is deserving of another year at helm Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:57AMAfter leading Tulane to a combined 9-27 record in his three years as head coach, Bob Toledo will return to Tulane next year along with his staff, including offensive coordinator and assistant head coach Dan Dodd and defensive coordinator Steve Stanard. Toledo has two years left on his contract, which provides him with about $450,000 [...]
State tourism agency lauds new federal travel law Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:55AMHONOLULU (AP) â€” The Hawaii Tourism Authority is lauding enactment of the Travel Promotion Act. President Barack Obama signed the new federal law on Thursday.
Minutiae no small matter to Warriors Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:44AMDon't sweat the small stuff? That's not the philosophy of the Hawaii men's volleyball team. The attention to the little things has added up in a big way for the Warriors, who are eyeing their first Mountain Pacific Sports Federation playoff berth in three seasons.
Wave of demand raises Hawaii cruise prices Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:35AMHawaii's cruise market, which declined 18.9 percent last year, could become more buoyant thanks to increased demand, especially from its home-ported sector.
Williams doesn't look ready to retire Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:50PMGary Williams made his entrance a little before 9 p.m., which is when they should have flashed " Showtime!" on the JumboTron.
Across the USA News from every state Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:12PMNews from every state
Women's History Month: March 2010 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:59PMNational Women's History Month's roots go back to March 8, 1857, when women from New York City factories staged a protest over working conditions.
Local agencies jump into action Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:12PMThe U.S. Coast Guard is uniquely tasked with protecting the coast from both man-made and natural threats – including tsunamis. When the magnitude 8.8 earthquake off the coast of Chile Saturday morning spawned a Pacific Ocean tsunami, the Coast Guard Station Chetco River went on alert, ready to respond to whatever was headed toward the Brookings- Harbor coast, Petty Officer Scott Harrison said ...
Mourners remember Frank Fasi, Honolulu's longest-serving mayor Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:22PMSix Marine Corps pallbearers removed the casket of former Honolulu Mayor Frank Fasi from a white hearse this morning for a service for the former Marine.
ABC announces new cast of "Dancing with the Stars" Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:06AMAn all new lineup of stars - including a legendary astronaut, a Bachelor, an Olympic gold medalist, a Bengal, an ESPN Reporter, a pop singer, a "90210" alum, an actor, a comedienne and a reality television star...
Multiracial no longer boxed in by the Census Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:15AMThis month, the Census Bureau will give people the opportunity to define their racial makeup as one race or more.
Tsunami waves no big deal in Pacific Northwest, Hawaii Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:14AMHONOLULU -- A tsunami triggered by an earthquake in Chile swept ashore in Hawaii today, but the initial waves did not appear to cause significant damage. The tsunami alert was canceled midafternoon.
question of the week Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:08AMEWA BEACH, Hawaii - A tsunami triggered by the Chilean earthquake raced across the Pacific Ocean on Saturday, threatening Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast as well as hundreds of islands from the bottom of the planet to the top.
Chances of large Delmarva quake 'are very remote' Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:01AMHurricanes, flooding and snowstorms present far greater natural threats to Delaware residents than the devastation of earthquakes and tsunamis.
Chile quake looms over Clinton Latin America tour Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:00AMWASHINGTON -US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is due to leave Sunday for a tour of Latin America that is for now overshadowed by a massive earthquake in Chile, one of the five countries on her itinerary.
Quake-triggered tsunami rushes ashore in Hawaii Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:54AMHONOLULU — A tsunami triggered by the Chilean earthquake sent a surge of water ashore in Hawaii, California and islands in the South Pacific on Saturday as the waves continued onto Alaska and parts of Asia.
Chile earthquake: 214 killed and fears over tsunami Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:54AMA MASSIVE earthquake has devastated parts of Chile, killing at least 147 people and causing tsunami warnings around the Pacific.
Maui eating places the tourists often overlook Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:50AM"Don't ask," says Bonnie Friedman. "Just taste it." We're standing in the parking lot of a mom-and-pop store, far from the sun-kissed beaches and resorts, and she's unwrapping the dubiously looking and uniquely Hawaiian snack she's just purchased inside: Spam... Maui - Hawaii - Hawaiian language - United States - Business and Economy
Peep with the fishes Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:47AMS T. JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands -- Let's call it Diving Lite. Snorkeling, the colorful yet cautious cousin of scuba diving, is a way to see the sea without -- glub, glub -- going under. You don't even have to know how to swim.
In Brief Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:06PMKonawaena High golf tourney March 21 The Konawaena High School football program will host its fourth annual benefit golf tournament on March 21 at the Kona Country Club's Ocean Course.
Relevant offers Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 11:42AMLabour leader Phil Goff will cut back his use of chauffeur-driven Crown cars in favour of much cheaper taxis after he ran up a $70,000 bill in three months.
Carnival Raising Prices As Bookings Rebound Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 11:14AMMIAMI -- Carnival Cruise Lines said Wednesday it will raise prices by about 5 percent for summer bookings, effective March 22, after a strong showing during the busiest time of the year for cruise reservations.
Hawaii legislators say no dice to bills that would allow casinos Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 9:48AMThe state House Finance Committee agreed last night to defer a bill that would have allowed a casino on O'ahu, as lawmakers discarded gambling as an option to help with the state's budget deficit.
Hawai'i County launches Web site to sell 738 acres Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 9:46AMHawai'i County has launched its first high-tech effort to sell government real estate, with a Web site that went live late last week advertising 738 acres in Hāmākua, West Hawaii Today reported.
UH, BYU will take show on the road Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:02AMIn a volleyball rivalry so big it cannot be contained to one island, Hawaii and Brigham Young will play matches tomorrow night in the Stan Sheriff Center and Saturday in Maui's War Memorial Gym.
Sports Briefs: Feb.25 Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:28AMUK FOOTBALL UK hires East Carolina assistant as director of football operations&#
Health calendar Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:10AM19th ANNUAL HONOLULU AIDS WALK, 5K walk around Kapi'olani Park, April 18, benefits The Life Foundation. Register: www.honoluluaidswalk.org, 808-521-2437.
Bettor's best friend (BBF): Thursday's wagering tips Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:22PMLines off the board Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics – Paul Pierce (thumb, flu) missed last game and is questionable. Marquis Daniels (flu) did not practice Wednesday and is questionable. (see note below) Indiana Pacers at Milwau...
Tan helps Stanford women extend home streak Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 6:24PMStacey Tan beat Alyssa Nafarrette in straight sets to clinch Stanford's 7-0 victory over visiting Hawaii in a nonconference women's tennis match Wednesday afternoon. by Palo Alto Online Sports
Join CNN in exploring Earth's Frontiers Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 5:10PMOver the next three months Earth's Frontiers will report from around the world on cutting-edge energy technology and fuel the debate on the future of energy.
Diamond Dust Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 5:00PMAs much as the Long Beach tennis set enjoys their new digs — with banners fluttering, a sensational scoreboard and sparkling new sound system — the program will have their eyes on Indianapolis this weekend with the hopeful resolution of the eligibility question about their best player, Slovakian slugger Klaudia Malenovska.
Volunteer on cross-country trip delivers meals in Dallas Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 4:37PMDrew Johnson, a 30-year-old minister from Idaho, is visiting every state in the continental U.S. to promote serving others. This week, it's Texas' turn.
Wahoo's Fish Taco Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 4:15PMWahoo's, which is decorated with extreme sports memorabilia, was kept busy all day.
Living witness Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 3:30PMAbrams is herself a walking, talking history book and at age 78, retired from a career in education for 17 years, she's still very much on the scene.
Eastside teachers among 120 to win grants Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 2:39PMSix suburban Eastside teachers are among the 120 Indiana educators to receive Teacher Creativity Fellowship grants from Lilly Endowment. Each winner receives $8,000 with which to pursue "renewal experiences," according to a Lilly Endowment press release. The program is aimed at helping mid-career teachers stay enthused and energized about the teaching profession.