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Fake reviews, propped up by real refunds, draw scrutiny
In the brutal world of online commerce, where a competing product is just a click away, retailers need all the juice they can get to close a sale.
For Gingrich, the ethics sword cut two ways
WASHINGTON » Newt Gingrich had an urgent warning for conservatives: Jim Wright, the Democratic speaker of the House, was out to destroy America.
Corrections and Clarifications
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser strives to make its news report fair and accurate. If you have a question or comment about news coverage, call Ed Lynch, managing editor/news, at 529-4758.
Obituaries
Hatsuko Arakaki •
Dr. Christian William Boyens •
Rose Marie Gianetti Cammarata •
Robert Russell Cleary •
June Angeline Gonsalves; and more
VA to repay veteran denied disability after 60 years
The year that Leroy MacKlem lost his veterans disability compensation for a bad hip, gasoline cost 27 cents a gallon, a New York Yankees shortstop named Rizzuto was the American League's most valuable player and President Harry S. Truman ordered production of the hydrogen bomb. It was 1950.
The human cost built into an iPad
The explosion ripped through Building A5 on a Friday evening last May, an eruption of fire and noise that twisted metal pipes as if they were discarded straws.
Obituaries
Anna June Alvaro • Thelma Margaret Azevedo • Salvador Cordero Cabanilla • Margaret M. Cameron • Irene Theresa Cordeiro • Virginia Dahilig Fernandez • Hiroshi Fujimoto • Alphonso Gersaba and more
Ex-CIA officer's path from terrorist hunter to defendant
WASHINGTON » In March 2002, John Kiriakou coordinated a team of fellow Central Intelligence Agency officers and Pakistani agents that descended upon a house in Pakistan where they believed they might find Abu Zubaydah, a high-level al-Qaida figure.
Rushing into the house amid the bloody chaos of a shootout, Kiriakou seized a heavily wounded man, photographed his ear and used his cellphone to send the image to an analyst.
Sanctions against Iran tightened, but what's the next step?
WASHINGTON » As the Obama administration and its allies in Europe toughened economic sanctions against Iran on Monday -- blocking its access to the world financial system and undermining its critical oil and gas industry -- officials on both sides of the Atlantic acknowledge that their last-ditch effort has only a limited chance of persuading Tehran to abandon what the West fears is its pursuit of nuclear weapons.
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One Dead, 3 Others Injured In Mayor Wright Stabbings
One person is dead and three others were hospitalized Friday after multiple stabbings at Mayor Wright Housing in Kalihi, according to police.
Cecilio Sentenced To One Year For Molesting Girls
Popular Hawaii singer, Cecilio Rodriguez, is sentenced after pleading no contest to sexually molesting two young sisters in the 1990s.
City: Homeless Impounded Property Largely Unclaimed
The city says homeless property impounded this month has been largely unclaimed.
State To Hold Second Blessing For Waikiki Sand Project
The state is planning a blessing for the deceased, whose ashes are scattered off Waikiki.
Kroc Center Hawaii Set To Open
The Salvation Army Kroc Center Hawaii is the largest community center of its kind in the state and opens its doors to the public on Saturday.
Lunch Wagon Vendors Closely Watching City Bill
Lunch wagon vendors are closely watching a Honolulu council bill that would allow them to park on public streets for two hours instead of the current 15 minutes.
UH Settles Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit
The University of Hawaii has settled a class action data breach lawsuit involving five data breaches between 2009 through 2011, according to a press release by Grande Law Offices.
ARTafterDARK: The Dragon Enters
ARTafterDARK celebrates Chinese New Year Friday between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Honolulu Academy of Arts. We plan to go live at 7 p.m.
Images: NFL Pro Bowl Preps
NFL players practiced Wednesday at Kapolei High School for the Pro Bowl all-star game this Sunday at Aloha Stadium and the fans were also out in force.
Recipes
Sam Choy's Kitchen recipe: Beef Bowl
Broadcast date: 12/31/2011
Personal Chef Peko Nishimura prepares Shoyu Fish with Somen Noodles and a Beef Bowl using Aloha Shoyu.
Sam Choy's Kitchen recipe: Shoyu Fish with Somen Noodles
Broadcast date: 12/31/2011
Personal Chef Peko Nishimura prepares Shoyu Fish with Somen Noodles and a Beef Bowl using Aloha Shoyu.
Sam Choy's Kitchen recipe: Fresh Asian Pear Martini (Muddled)
Broadcast date: 12/24/2011
Sam toasts the New Year with a special dish from Diamond Head Market & Grill chef and owner, Kelvin Ro, Crispy Stuffed Shrimp Tempura with Chinese Style Mochi Rice. Joey Gottesman, mixologist from Better Brands, stirs up a couple of refreshing cocktails to welcome the New Year.
Sam Choy's Kitchen recipe: New Year's Eve Alize Sparklers
Broadcast date: 12/24/2011
Sam toasts the New Year with a special dish from Diamond Head Market & Grill chef and owner, Kelvin Ro, Crispy Stuffed Shrimp Tempura with Chinese Style Mochi Rice. Joey Gottesman, mixologist from Better Brands, stirs up a couple of refreshing cocktails to welcome the New Year.
Sam Choy's Kitchen recipe: Crispy Stuffed Shrimp Tempura with Chinese Style Mochi Rice
Broadcast date: 12/24/2011
Sam toasts the New Year with a special dish from Diamond Head Market & Grill chef and owner, Kelvin Ro, Crispy Stuffed Shrimp Tempura with Chinese Style Mochi Rice. Joey Gottesman, mixologist from Better Brands, stirs up a couple of refreshing cocktails to welcome the New Year.
Sam Choy's Kitchen recipe: LOL (Lots of Logs)
Broadcast date: 12/10/2011
Sam shares his Jam Filled Peanut Butter Cookie recipe in a Christmas Cookie Swap.
Sam Choy's Kitchen recipe: Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies
Broadcast date: 12/10/2011
Sam shares his Jam Filled Peanut Butter Cookie recipe in a Christmas Cookie Swap.
Sam Choy's Kitchen recipe: Chinese Tea Cookies
Broadcast date: 12/10/2011
Sam shares his Jam Filled Peanut Butter Cookie recipe in a Christmas Cookie Swap.
Sam Choy's Kitchen recipe: Toasty Coconut Snowflakes
Broadcast date: 12/10/2011
Sam shares his Jam Filled Peanut Butter Cookie recipe in a Christmas Cookie Swap.
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One Dead, 3 Others Injured In Mayor Wright Stabbings
One person is dead and three others were hospitalized Friday after multiple stabbings at Mayor Wright Housing in Kalihi, according to police.
Cecilio Sentenced To One Year For Molesting Girls
Popular Hawaii singer, Cecilio Rodriguez, is sentenced after pleading no contest to sexually molesting two young sisters in the 1990s.
City: Homeless Impounded Property Largely Unclaimed
The city says homeless property impounded this month has been largely unclaimed.
State To Hold Second Blessing For Waikiki Sand Project
The state is planning a blessing for the deceased, whose ashes are scattered off Waikiki.
Kroc Center Hawaii Set To Open
The Salvation Army Kroc Center Hawaii is the largest community center of its kind in the state and opens its doors to the public on Saturday.
Lunch Wagon Vendors Closely Watching City Bill
Lunch wagon vendors are closely watching a Honolulu council bill that would allow them to park on public streets for two hours instead of the current 15 minutes.
UH Settles Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit
The University of Hawaii has settled a class action data breach lawsuit involving five data breaches between 2009 through 2011, according to a press release by Grande Law Offices.
ARTafterDARK: The Dragon Enters
ARTafterDARK celebrates Chinese New Year Friday between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Honolulu Academy of Arts. We plan to go live at 7 p.m.
Images: NFL Pro Bowl Preps
NFL players practiced Wednesday at Kapolei High School for the Pro Bowl all-star game this Sunday at Aloha Stadium and the fans were also out in force.
Yellow Book Recycling Sites Open For One Month
For the next four weekends, large yellow bins are set-up at convenient drop-off locations around the island to help residents recycle old phone books.
Longtime Hawaii Newsman Jack Kellner Dies
Longtime Hawaii television newsman Jack Kellner died Wednesday night in California.
Cessna Suffers Hard Landing In Honolulu
A single-engine Cessna plane had a hard landing at Honolulu International Airport Thursday morning after one of the landing wheels was damaged, according to the state Department Of Transportation.
Judge Sentences Car Dealership Owner For Tax Violations
District Court Judge Leslie Hayashi sentenced Rong Zhang, owner of Excellent Auto Center, Inc. and Excellent Motor Group, Inc., for failing to file corporate income tax returns and annual general excise tax returns for the years 2003 through 2006.
Pan Am Building Fire Closes Several Businesses
Honolulu Fire Department officials say though the fire itself was contained to a single room, the flooding caused by the overhead sprinkler system will shutdown several floors of businesses in the Kapiolani Boulevard high rise Thursday.
Boat Sinks In The Middle Of Kaneohe Bay
Seven divers on a spearfishing trip are forced to swim to safety, after their boat sinks in the middle of Kaneohe Bay.
Kailua Man Indicted For Accused Hurricane Katrina Scheme
A federal grand jury returned a 28-count indictment Wednesday against Kailua resident Dan Doyle for an investment fraud scheme marketed primarily on AM radio financial shows airing in California.
Illegal Ferret Found, Captured In Hilo
An illegal ferret was captured early Sunday morning in the parking lot of Coqui's Hideaway Restaurant & Sports Bar in Hilo, according to the Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Highway Crew Kills Snake Accidentally
A highway maintenance crew accidentally killed a two-foot snake near Honolulu International Airport Wednesday.
Man, 77, Dies From Moped Crash Injuries
A 77-year-old man has died from injuries he suffered when the moped he was driving crashed into a pole in Aiea Tuesday, according to police.
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About Oahu
This area is mainly
to help understand Oahu better. How the island
was formed and what the weather is like as well
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UnSalted
This is some interesting information about
surfing in fresh water. There are two videos
that are worth the time to view.
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| Surf
Observations |
Oahu
Ehukai reported 2-4 ft at 2:30 PM HST.
Wind is SSW 10-15.
Sunset reported 2-4 ft at 09:00 AM HST.
Wind is V 5.
Waimea report not available.
Wind is V 5.
Alii report not available.
Wind is V 5.
North Beach report not available.
Wind is V 5.
Makapuu reported 2-3 ft at 2:30 PM HST.
Wind is S 15-25.
Sandy Beach reported 1-2 ft at 2:30 PM HST.
Wind is S 10-20. SHORE BREAK
Kauai
Kee reported 4-8 ft at 09:50 AM HST.
Swell direction from the NW. Swell period is 14 seconds.
Haena reported 4-8 ft at 09:50 AM HST.
Swell direction from the NW. Swell period is 14 seconds.
Hanalei reported 2-4 ft at 09:50 AM HST.
Swell direction from the NW. Swell period is 13 seconds.
Anahola reported 2-5 ft at 09:50 AM HST.
Swell direction from the NE. Swell period is 10 seconds.
Kealia reported 2-6 ft at 09:50 AM HST.
Swell direction from the NE. Swell period is 10 seconds.
Lydgate reported 2-4 ft at 09:50 AM HST.
Swell direction from the NE. Swell period is 9 seconds.
Poipu reported 1-3 ft at 09:50 AM HST.
Swell direction from the SE. Swell period is 10 seconds.
Maui
Kanaha reported 4-6 ft at 10:43 AM HST.
Wind is CALM. HAZE
Baldwin reported 2-4/4-8 ft at 10:47 AM HST.
Wind is SW 5. HAZE
Hookipa reported 8-10 GLASSY ft at 10:47 AM HST.
Wind is LGT/VRB. HAZE
Kamaole I reported 1-2 ft at 10:50 AM HST.
Wind is S LIGHT. HAZE
Kamaole Ii report not available.
Wind is S LIGHT. HAZE
Kamaole Iii reported 1 OCNL 2 ft at 10:52 AM HST.
Wind is LGT/VRB. SUNNY
Makena reported 3-5 OCNL 6 ft at 10:56 AM HST.
Wind is SW 5-8. HAZE
The Big Island
Richardsons reported 1-2 OCNL 3 ft at 10:26 AM HST.
Wind is VRB 5-10. SUNNY
Honolii reported 2-3 OCNL 4 ft at 10:28 AM HST.
Wind is E 5-8. SUNNY
Ahalanui reported 3-5 CHOPPY ft at 10:31 AM HST.
Wind is SE 5-10+. SUNNY
Punalu'u reported 3-7 ft at 11:03 AM HST.
Wind is VRB 0-10. PSNG SHWR
Isaac Hale reported 3-8 ft at 11:15 AM HST.
Wind is SE 10-15. SUNNY
Hapuna report not available.
Wind is SE 10-15. SUNNY
Kahaluu reported 1-2 ft at 10:38 AM HST.
Wind is W 1-3. SUNNY
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Buoy 1
Buoy 51001. Winds Northeast, 13.6 gusting to 15.5 knots. Combined seas 10.2 feet, 15 seconds.
Winds were from the Northeast at 13.6 gusting to 15.5 knots. Combined seas 10.2 feet, 15 seconds. Pressure was 30.04 inches of mercury. Pressure changed +0.01 inches. Air temperature was 72.3 degrees fahrenheit. Water temperature was 75.4 degrees fahrenheit. Swell height of 9.51 ft, 14.8 seconds, from the NNW. Last updated at 2150 UTC. Buoy 51001 is located at 23.45N 162.28W.
Buoy 2
51002. Winds East Southeast, 13.6 gusting to 15.5 knots.
Winds East Southeast, 13.6 gusting to 15.5 knots.Pressure was 29.91 inches of mercury. Pressure changed -0.02 inches. Air temperature was 74.5 degrees fahrenheit. Water temperature was 75.7 degrees fahrenheit. Last updated at 1450 UTC. 51002 is located at 17.09N 157.81W.
Buoy 3
51003. Winds South, 7.8 gusting to 9.7 knots.Combined seas 6.9 feet, 10 seconds.
Winds South, 7.8 gusting to 9.7 knots.Combined seas 6.9 feet, 10 seconds. Pressure was 29.91 inches of mercury. Pressure changed -0.01 inches. Air temperature was 73.4 degrees fahrenheit. Water temperature was 76.5 degrees fahrenheit. Swell height of 6.56 ft, 10.0 seconds, from the N/A. Wind wave height of 1.31 ft, 3.6 seconds, from the N/A. Last updated at 1450 UTC. 51003 is located at 19.02N 160.58W.
Buoy 4
51004. Winds East, 15.5 knots.
Winds East, 15.5 knots.Air temperature was 73.4 degrees fahrenheit. Last updated at 1450 UTC. 51004 is located at 17.53N 152.38W.
Waimea Bay Buoy (51201)
No item elements found in rss feed.
Kailua Bay Buoy (51202)
51202.Combined seas 5.2 feet, 10 seconds.
Combined seas 5.2 feet, 10 seconds. Water temperature was 74.7 degrees fahrenheit. Swell height of 2.95 ft, 11.1 seconds, from the N. Wind wave height of 4.27 ft, 9.9 seconds, from the ENE. Last updated at 1510 UTC. 51202 is located at 21.42N 157.67W.
Lanai Buoy (51203)
51203.Combined seas 3.9 feet, 12 seconds.
Combined seas 3.9 feet, 12 seconds. Water temperature was 75.9 degrees fahrenheit. Swell height of 2.30 ft, 11.8 seconds, from the W. Wind wave height of 2.95 ft, 9.9 seconds, from the SW. Last updated at 1543 UTC. 51203 is located at 20.79N 157.01W.
Equatorial Buoy/Buoy 28 (51028)
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