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      <title>The Cancer Project: Introduction to How Foods Fight Cancer </title>
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<span style="color: #000000">What goes into fighting cancer? We know of the treatments, radiation and chemo but what about what you eat? We welcome in Ayla Sarnoff to talk more about the cancer project.</span><br /><br /><p><span style="color: #000000">An &quot;Introduction to How Foods Fight </span><font color="#ff0000"><span style="color: #000000">Cancer&quot; will be held this</span></font><span style="color: #000000">&nbsp;Saturday, February 25 from 11a.m. to 1p.m. </span></p><p>For more information on The Cancer Project class registration, call instructor Ayla Sarnoff at (843) 270-5167 or log on to <a href="http://www.CancerProject.org">www.CancerProject.org</a>.</p></div>
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We want to tell you about an upcoming event which celebrates achievement here in Hawaii. We welcome in Dianne Wared, president of Junior Achievement of Hawaii.</div>
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Girls just wanna have fun -- that's the theme this weekend at a prom fashion show and luncheon benefitting the domestic violence action center. Stephanie Ragolia has more. The event is on Sunday, February 26 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at The Plaza Club. Purchase tickets by calling 447-3534 or at their website www.stoptheviolence.org.</div>
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      <title>Train in Argentina slams into station killing 49 people</title>
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<font size="2"><p>Officials say a packed train has slammed into the end of the line in Buenos Aires' busy once station, killing 49 people and injuring hundreds of morning commuters.</p><p>It is Argentina's worst train accident in decades.</p><p>Federal police say Wednesday's dead include 48 adults and one child.</p><p>It's Argentina's highest death toll from a train accident since 1970, when 200 were killed in a train collision.</p></font></div>
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      <title>$500 million construction package aimed at stimulating job growth has cleared the state senate</title>
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<font size="2"><p>The &quot;Invest in Hawaii Act of 2012&quot; would fund numerous capital improvement projects across the state. </p><p>The bill now goes before the house and if cleared, the funding would be available for schools, health centers and other state-owned properties.</p><p><br/></p></font></div>
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      <title>Details expected today about the Obama administration's proposal to lower corporate tax rate</title>
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<font size="2"><p>A senior administration official says the president's proposal is to cut the rate from 35 percent to 28 percent.</p><p>It also seeks a deeper rate cut to 25 percent for manufacturers.</p><p>An administrator also&nbsp;states it would eliminate some subsidies and loopholes. </p></font></div>
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<font size="2"><p>She is identified as Marie Colvin and was working for Britain's Sunday Times. </p><p>She was killed in heavy shelling in the city of Homs.</p><p>A French journalist was also reported killed.</p><p>Syria's military has redoubled its attacks on Homs in recent days.</p></font></div>
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      <title>Fire at Ala Moana Hotel early Wednesday morning</title>
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<font size="2"><p>The fire was reported just after 1:30 Wednesday morning. </p><p>There were reports that it may have been a trash fire in the parking lot.</p><p>Extra crews were sent just as a precaution, no one was injured and no evacuation was ordered.</p><p>Honolulu Fire Department are still investigating the cause. </p></font></div>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:11:28 -1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Man hospitalized after hit-and-run incident in Chinatown </title>
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<font size="2"><p>The incident happened near the intersection at Maunakea Street and Nimitz Highway in Chinatown just before 2am Wednesday morning.</p><p>The man in his 50's&nbsp;was hit while crossing the street. He was taken to Queens&nbsp;Medical Center&nbsp;with serious head and shoulder injuries. </p><p>The car fled the scene but not before leaving some evidence behind.</p><p>Police found a side view mirror on the road and&nbsp;are looking for the suspect.</p></font></div>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:10:00 -1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Parents say more could've been done to save their son</title>
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<font size="2"><p>A Kaneohe couple is mourning the loss of their son.</p><p>21 year old Jason Arruda was found laying in the middle of the road, badly injured Sunday night.&nbsp; He died yesterday.</p><p>Police have launched a failure to render aid case.</p><p>We spoke with Jason Arruda's parents tonght.&nbsp; They say more could've been done to save their son. </p><p>&quot;Parents are not supposed to be burying their kids,&quot; said Robert Arruda, Jason's father.</p><p><br/></p><p>Robert and Judilyn Arruda just lost their son Jason. </p><p>&quot;He suffered a massive head injury on his right side temple with big road rash on his shoulder and back,&quot; said Robert Arruda.<p><br/></p>Jason was found laying in the middle of Kamehameha Highway just after 8 o'clock Sunday night, near Wailehua Road in Kahaluu. </p><p>Robert says he spoke with the driver of the pickup truck Jason had been riding in. </p><p>He says apparently the driver, the driver's girlfriend, Jason and his girlfriend went on a beer run. </p><p>&quot;And in the process they fought, and my son Jason climbed out of the sliding window to get away from the girl. So I think he went out of the cab hands first body forward just to get away from her, and probably stood up when the truck was moving and the momentum will take you one way truck will go the other way. And when they got to the destination they realized the driver did that Jason was gone,&quot; said Robert Arruda.</p><p><br/></p><p>Robert says Jason's girlfriend admitted she saw him get out of the truck. </p><p>&quot;Maybe he would still be alive if they stop right away. I don't know it's, I can't believe it,&quot; said Robert Arruda.</p><p><br/></p><p>Jason was taken to the hospital and passed away a few hours later. </p><p>He was only 21 years old. </p><p>&quot;Him, just him in general. I know sometimes he irritates me but I'd like to see him irritate me one more time, just to see his face and tell him I love him,&quot; said Robert Arruda.</p><p><br/></p><p>On top of this, Robert has been battling cancer for the past two years. </p><p>&quot;You know I jump on his butt all the time about coming home late, and just the day before I got on him because he comes home late and sleeps all day, but these children don't realize we do love 'em. We just don't want 'em ending up something like this,&quot; said Robert Arruda.</p><p><br/></p><p>No one has been arrested yet in the failure to render aid case. </p><p>Police are hoping other witnesses will come forward. </p></font></div>
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      <title>300 snails reintroduced to the Waianae mountains</title>
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There are some new residents living in the Waianae mountains.<br /><br />Over the past few weeks, 300 Kahuli tree snails have been flown to their new home in a one-of-a kind snail exclosure.<br /><br />The snails are protected from predators like mice and lizards...with a 4-foot-fence and electric wiring in an area about the size of a basketball court.<br /><br />The tiny snails are native to Hawaii, and are on the brink of extinction.<br /><br />The Oahu Army Natural Resources program, University of Hawaii, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service were involved in creating the habitat and placing the snails.<br /></div>
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      <title>Two people arrested after Pahoa man is beaten</title>
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Big Island police have charged 32 year-old Steven Stoesser with robbery and assault.&nbsp; <br /><br />35 year-old Lisa Yurkovic was charged with robbery. <br /><br />Police say yesterday afternoon, the victim was approached by a woman who wanted marijuana.<br /><br />When he declined...police say she hit him on the back of the head and stole his cash...while another man hit the victim with a skateboard and knocked him unconscious.<br /></div>
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      <title>Boat aground off Lahaina catches fire</title>
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A boat that ran aground off Lahaina earlier this month caught fire this afternoon.<br /><br />Fire crews say the &quot;Pacific Maid&quot; salvage crew was cutting metal with torches when the insulation caught fire.<br /><br />There were no injuries.<br /><br />Fire crews say all hazardous materials had already been removed from the vessel.<br /></div>
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      <title>Hundreds celebrate Mardi Gras in downtown</title>
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Many enjoyed live entertainment and a smorgasbord of indulgent treats while some celebrated in costume.<br /><br />Fat Tuesday is the last day for many Christians to let loose before lent.<br /><br />The Arts District Merchants Association sponsored the 12th annual event.<br /></div>
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      <title>'Fat Tuesday' also celebrated as "Malasada Day" in Hawaii</title>
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In Hawaii, Fat Tuesday is also celebrated as &quot;malasada day&quot;.<br /><br />Damien Memorial school held its 4th annual drive-thru sale.<br /><br />Cars started filing in about 6:30 this morning... and before noon all 7,000 doughy, sugary treats were gone.<br /><br />Proceeds go to help student financial aid.<br /></div>
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      <title>Motorcyclist loses control suffering serious injuries</title>
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Police say it happened around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Wilikina Drive and Kamananui Road.<br /><br />Police say the motorcyclist lost control at the intersection.<br /><br />Initially, EMS officials transported the motorcyclist, a 35 year-old man in critical condition to Queen's Medical Center, but he was later upgraded to serious.<br /><br />At the time of the crash police did not shutdown any major roads but their was&nbsp;limited access to surrounding areas.<br /></div>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:52:06 -1000</pubDate>
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An elderly woman and her adult son are safe tonight after their home caught fire.<br /><br />It happened just before six o'clock this evening.<br /><br />Fire investigators say the fire was confined to the attic.<br /><br />The elderly woman was home at the time but was outside gardening when the fire started.<br /><br />No one was injured.<br /><br />&quot;There's enough fire debris the ceilings that we pulled down and some water and some soot and ash from the fire to make the house not habitable for at least a few days,&quot; says Honolulu fire department Captain Terry Seelig.<br /><br />The woman and her son are staying with family.<br /><br />Damage is estimated at $125,000 dollars.<br /><br />The cause of the fire is under investigation.<br /></div>
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      <title>Thousands expected to visit Hawaii for Honolulu Festival</title>
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A celebration of the arts and culture will bring performers from across the Pacific to Hawaii next month.<br /><br />The 18th annual Honolulu Festival will be held March 2-4.<br /><br />Thousands of visitors are expected to travel to Hawaii to attend this year's festival, which will include a tribute to the victims and survivors of last year's deadly tsunami in Japan.<br /><br />&quot;This year will be a very special year because we'll also look back at the tragedy and pray for those whose lives have forever been changed,&quot; says Mike McCartney, Hawaii Tourism Authority.<br /><br />All performances are free and will be held at various Waikiki spots, along with the Hawaii Convention Center and Ala Moana Center. <br /></div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial; color: black; ">Tense moments on </span><st1:place><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial; color: black; ">Oahu</span></st1:place><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial; color: black; ">&#8217;s north shore after a rubbish fire spread to a storage shed at the Waialua sugar mill.<o:p /></span></p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial; color: black; ">Fire officials say farm management was conducting an unauthorized burn on the property.<o:p /></span></p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial; color: black; ">&#8220;They didn't know they're also supposed to remain control of that fire and they left it unattended so the fire got away from the container spread to some combustible materials surrounding the storage container and entered that storage container,&#8221; said Capt. Terry Seelig.<o:p /></span></p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial; color: black; ">Officials say the fire was preventable.<o:p /></span></p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial; color: black; ">There was substantial damage to tractor tires, but no one was injured.<o:p /></span></p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial; color: black; ">The owner estimates damage at $10,000.<o:p /></span></p></div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial; color: black; font-size: 10pt">UPDATE: </span><span style="font-family: arial; color: black; font-size: 10pt">A visitor from </span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span style="font-family: arial; color: black; font-size: 10pt">Japan</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span style="font-family: arial; color: black; font-size: 10pt"> who was found unresponsive in the waters of Kaneohe Bay has died.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial; color: black; font-size: 10pt">Emergency responders were called to Heeia Kea Pier about </span><st1:time hour="11" minute="0"><span style="font-family: arial; color: black; font-size: 10pt">11 a.m.</span></st1:time><span style="font-family: arial; color: black; font-size: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial; color: black; font-size: 10pt">They say a man on a snorkel tour was found unresponsive in the water.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial; color: black; font-size: 10pt">He was rushed to shore and taken to the hospital where was was pronounced dead.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial; color: black; font-size: 10pt">The victim is a 57-year-old visitor from Japan. His identity is being withheld, pending notification of family.</span></p></div>
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