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Mrs. Naeole-Beason goes to Washington
HILO -- In stark contrast to last year, only one Hawaii County Council member is attending the National Association of Counties convention in Washington this week.Other council members cited the grim ...
Delayed rate decision invites questions
A delay by the state's Public Utilities Commission in approving or denying a long-pending rate increase request from the Big Island's electricity provider is raising questions about whether the delay ...
Blenders refute coffee study
Reacting to a study saying Kona coffee farmers lose $14.4 million to blenders each year, some processors and sellers claim changing state law to ban the practice of blending Kona coffee or requir...

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Actor Corey Haim dies at age 38

Haim had flulike symptoms before he died and was getting over-the-counter and prescription medications, Police Sgt. William Mann said.



Kansas City, Mo., school board to vote on closures
The Kansas City school board is facing a stark choice: close nearly half its public schools or face a potential bankruptcy.
U.S.: ‘JihadJane’ shows evolving terror threat

The self-described "Jihad Jane" indicted on terror charges is a rare case of an American woman aiding foreign terrorists and shows the evolution of the threat, authorities say.



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Swedish artist: cartoon murder plot 'low-tech'
A Swedish artist who angered Muslims by drawing the Prophet Muhammad with the body of a dog said Wednesday he has no regrets and believes the suspects in an alleged plot to kill him were not professionals.



Actor Corey Haim dies at age 38

Haim had flulike symptoms before he died and was getting over-the-counter and prescription medications, Police Sgt. William Mann said.






A-Rod to interview with feds about drug probe

Alex Rodriguez's lawyers are setting up an interview with federal authorities as part of an investigation into a Canadian doctor who is the focus of a cross-border drug smuggling case involving human growth hormone.






Sports News
Howard: Going 96 is about money, not competition

Howard: Some things in life — Fenway Park, the best-of-5 format of a men’s Grand Slam tennis match — are perfect as they are. And so is the NCAA tournament, in its current form.



A-Rod to interview with feds about drug probe

Alex Rodriguez's lawyers are setting up an interview with federal authorities as part of an investigation into a Canadian doctor who is the focus of a cross-border drug smuggling case involving human growth hormone.



Browns put Brady Quinn on the trading block
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Brady Quinn is on the trading block.

Health and Wellness News
Men have longer sex life expectancy, study says
Men are more likely than women to be interested in sex, have sex and enjoy sex, according to new scientific research, which also found people who stay active and healthy enjoy longer sex lives.
Tainted ingredient sold after salmonella found
The company responsible for a ballooning recall of processed foods continued to manufacture and distribute a flavor-enhancing ingredient for a month after tests confirmed it was made with contaminated equipment, according to a Food and Drug Administration report.
Sick ships: Cruises see rise in norovirus cases

More than 400 passengers were sickened by the norovirus on a Celebrity Cruise lines ship in mid-February. That outbreak of gastrointestinal illness is one of eight to hit cruise ships in 2010 — with four in just one week, according to the CDC.



Entertainment News
Actor Corey Haim dies at age 38

Haim had flulike symptoms before he died and was getting over-the-counter and prescription medications, Police Sgt. William Mann said.



Haim dizzy, stumbling with flu before death

The actor had been suffering from flu-like symptoms for several days before finally stumbling in front of his mother at her Los Angeles apartment early Wednesday morning.



Simon declares Bowersox to be ‘the one to beat’

She was her usual strong self this week, nailing Tracy Chapman’s “Give Me One Reason,” and the judges noted that her big selling point was that she knows herself and who she is as an artist.



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Sudan’s Move on Aid Groups Censured
A panel registered concerns that Sudan committed a “grievous dereliction” to protect its own people.
Paterson Draws Fire in Shift on Emissions
Gov. David A. Paterson will reconsider, at the energy industry’s urging, a rule to cut power plant emissions.
Slump Humbling Blue-Chip Stocks, Once Dow’s Pride
Shares in companies that are household names, like G.E. and G.M., now trade for pocket change.

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Benjamin Disraeli
"Man is only great when he acts from passion."

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How to Make Juggling Balls from Tennis Balls
You want to juggle, but aren't sure about buying some balls specifically made for juggling. Tennis balls will work, but have some problems (they bounce, they roll away, and they look like old tennis balls). Here are some ideas which may lead you to create a cheap, unique, and nice looking set of juggling balls.

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What happened to Ask Yahoo!?
Ask Yahoo! is teaming up with Yahoo! Answers to bring you Ask Mike. It's another way to pose questions, get answers, and (hopefully) learn a thing or two. Please visit us at our new home on Yahoo! Answers, and join our network today. To learn more about Yahoo! Answers, the Answers Network, and Ask Mike, head to our help pages...
What happened to Ask Yahoo!?
Ask Yahoo! is teaming up with Yahoo! Answers to bring you Ask Mike. It's another way to pose questions, get answers, and (hopefully) learn a thing or two. Please visit us at our new home on Yahoo! Answers, and join our network today. To learn more about Yahoo! Answers, the Answers Network, and Ask Mike, head to our help pages...
Is the postmaster general really a general?
The postmaster general (PMG) has one of the coolest job titles in the United States government. But the position, while important, has little to do with the military...