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This image provided by Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. shows an envelope with a rare $4 Wells Fargo Pony Express postage stamp, mailed in August 1861 from the U.S. Consulate in Oahu, Hawaii to the Treasury Department in Washington, D.C. It is part of the multi-million dollar...
This image provided by Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. shows an envelope with a rare $4 Wells Fargo Pony Express postage stamp, mailed in August 1861 from the U.S. Consulate in Oahu, Hawaii to...   (Associated Press)
Sen. Daniel Inouye, D-Hi., right, and Rep. Patrick Kennedy, D-R.I., share laughter during a lei-draping ceremony honoring Saint Damien de Veuster  in front of a statue of the saint on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009.  Damien, a 19th century Belgium priest and Hawaii's first saint, cared...
Sen. Daniel Inouye, D-Hi., right, and Rep. Patrick Kennedy, D-R.I., share laughter during a lei-draping ceremony honoring Saint Damien de Veuster in front of a statue of the saint on Capitol Hill in...   (Associated Press)
Hawaii Sens. Daniel Inouye, D-Hi., second left, and Daniel Akaka, D-Hi., front second right, joined by Catholic Bishop Clarence
Hawaii Sens. Daniel Inouye, D-Hi., second left, and Daniel Akaka, D-Hi., front second right, joined by Catholic Bishop Clarence "Larry" Silva of Honolulu, center, and some Hawaiians, host a lei-draping...   (Associated Press)
FILE - This image released by TLC, shows Jon Gosselin, right, and his wife Kate Gosselin, from the TLC series
FILE - This image released by TLC, shows Jon Gosselin, right, and his wife Kate Gosselin, from the TLC series "Jon & Kate Plus 8," in Hawaii. (AP Photo/TLC, Mark Arbeit)   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2005 file photo, Chinese director Zhang Yimou speaks about his work and life during a ceremony honoring him at the Hawaii International Film Festival in Honolulu. Looking for a new project after finishing a comedy, Zhang is considering adaptations of novels set against China's...
FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2005 file photo, Chinese director Zhang Yimou speaks about his work and life during a ceremony honoring him at the Hawaii International Film Festival in Honolulu. Looking for a...   (Associated Press)
This Nov. 6, 2009 photo shows David Graner, a resident of Kailua, jogging past some old ironwood tree stumps and roots that have been exposed due to the erosion of Kailua Beach in Hawaii. Geologists say more than 70 percent of Kauai's beaches are eroding while Oahu has lost a...
This Nov. 6, 2009 photo shows David Graner, a resident of Kailua, jogging past some old ironwood tree stumps and roots that have been exposed due to the erosion of Kailua Beach in Hawaii. Geologists say...   (Associated Press)
This Nov. 6, 2009 photo shows the remains of a large sand grabber built several years ago that now sits exposed due to the erosion of Kailua Beach in Hawaii. Geologists say more than 70 percent of Kauai's beaches are eroding while Oahu has lost a quarter of its sandy...
This Nov. 6, 2009 photo shows the remains of a large sand grabber built several years ago that now sits exposed due to the erosion of Kailua Beach in Hawaii. Geologists say more than 70 percent of Kauai's...   (Associated Press)
This Nov. 6, 2009 photo shows Nat Aycox, bottom right, a resident of Kailua, running around some old ironwood tree stumps and roots that have been exposed due to the erosion of Kailua Beach in Hawaii. Geologists say more than 70 percent of Kauai's beaches are eroding while Oahu has...
This Nov. 6, 2009 photo shows Nat Aycox, bottom right, a resident of Kailua, running around some old ironwood tree stumps and roots that have been exposed due to the erosion of Kailua Beach in Hawaii....   (Associated Press)
Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, center, accompanied by Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., left, and Sen. Mark Begich, D-Alaska, gestures during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, to discuss veterans issues. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, center, accompanied by Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., left, and Sen. Mark Begich, D-Alaska, gestures during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Nov. 9, 2009,...   (Associated Press)
Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., center, accompanied by Sen. Daniel Akaka, d-Hawaii, right, and Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., obscured, left, speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, to discuss veterans issues. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., center, accompanied by Sen. Daniel Akaka, d-Hawaii, right, and Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., obscured, left, speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday,...   (Associated Press)
In this photo Oct. 2001 photo provided by Makai Ocean Engineering  Inc. shows the installation of the last deep seawater intake pipeline in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The plan to pump frigid waters from the ocean's depths to air condition downtown Honolulu isn't a pipe dream, and it could reduce the state's...
In this photo Oct. 2001 photo provided by Makai Ocean Engineering Inc. shows the installation of the last deep seawater intake pipeline in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The plan to pump frigid waters from the...   (Associated Press)
Members of Kealiikaapunihonua Keena Ao Hula at the celebration of the canonization of Father Damien at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace in Honolulu, Hawaii, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009.  (AP Photo/Lucy Pemoni)
Members of Kealiikaapunihonua Keena Ao Hula at the celebration of the canonization of Father Damien at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace in Honolulu, Hawaii, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. (AP Photo/Lucy Pemoni)   (Associated Press)
FILE - This Oct. 11, 2009 file photo shows a tapestry depicting Father Damien, born as Joseph De Veuster, hanging from the St. Peter Basilica facade during a canonization ceremony in St. Peter's square at the Vatican. Damien has long been a saint to the people of Hawaii for caring...
FILE - This Oct. 11, 2009 file photo shows a tapestry depicting Father Damien, born as Joseph De Veuster, hanging from the St. Peter Basilica facade during a canonization ceremony in St. Peter's square...   (Associated Press)
A U.S. Coast Guard C130 taxies on the tarmac after landing  at the Coast Guard Station, Sacramento,  in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.  The plane had flown in from Hawaii to fill in for a C130 from the Sacramento air station which collided with a Marine Corp AH-1...
A U.S. Coast Guard C130 taxies on the tarmac after landing at the Coast Guard Station, Sacramento, in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. The plane had flown in from Hawaii to fill in for a...   (Associated Press)
Crewmembers of a U.S. Coast Guard C130and ground personel are seen outside the plane after landing  at the Coast Guard Station, Sacramento,  in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.  The plane had flown in from Hawaii to fill in for a C130 from the Sacramento air station which collided...
Crewmembers of a U.S. Coast Guard C130and ground personel are seen outside the plane after landing at the Coast Guard Station, Sacramento, in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. The plane had...   (Associated Press)
This Oct. 25, 2009 photo provided by the U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory shows surface flows advancing on the Kalapana access road, west of the viewing area trailhead in Hawaii. Civil Defense officials on the Big Island believe the trailhead of the Kalapana viewing area is safe from...
This Oct. 25, 2009 photo provided by the U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory shows surface flows advancing on the Kalapana access road, west of the viewing area trailhead in Hawaii....   (Associated Press)
This Oct. 25, 2009 photo provided by the U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory shows a sporadic breakout of lava near the Kalapana access road and lava viewing trailhead in Hawaii. Civil Defense officials on the Big Island believe the trailhead of the Kalapana viewing area is safe from...
This Oct. 25, 2009 photo provided by the U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory shows a sporadic breakout of lava near the Kalapana access road and lava viewing trailhead in Hawaii. Civil...   (Associated Press)
The remains of Air Force Sgt. Robert Stinson arrive under military escort at Ontario International Airport on a flight from Hawaii in Ontario, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. The remains of the World War II airman missing for 65 years after his bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean are being...
The remains of Air Force Sgt. Robert Stinson arrive under military escort at Ontario International Airport on a flight from Hawaii in Ontario, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. The remains of the World...   (Associated Press)
A honor guard stands at attention as the remains of Air Force Sgt. Robert Stinson are unloaded by ground personnel at Ontario International Airport on a flight from Hawaii in Ontario, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. The remains of the World War II airman missing for 65 years after his...
A honor guard stands at attention as the remains of Air Force Sgt. Robert Stinson are unloaded by ground personnel at Ontario International Airport on a flight from Hawaii in Ontario, Calif., Wednesday,...   (Associated Press)
Famliy members pay their respects as the remains of Air Force Sgt. Robert Stinson arrive under military escort at Ontario International Airport on a flight from Hawaii in Ontario, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. The remains of the World War II airman missing for 65 years after his bomber crashed...
Famliy members pay their respects as the remains of Air Force Sgt. Robert Stinson arrive under military escort at Ontario International Airport on a flight from Hawaii in Ontario, Calif., Wednesday, Oct....   (Associated Press)
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Mick Cronin, left, head coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats accept their second place trophy Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009 at the Maui Invitational  NCAA college basketball tournament in Lahaina, Hawaii. Gonzaga defeated Cincinnati 61-59 in overtime to win the tournament. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Mick Cronin, left, head coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats accept their second place trophy Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009 at the Maui Invitational NCAA college basketball tournament in Lahaina, Hawaii. Gonzaga...   (Associated Press)
Nick Cronin, left, head coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats accept their second place trophy Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009 at the Maui Invitational  NCAA college basketball tournament in Lahaina, Hawaii. Gonzaga defeated Cincinnati 61-59 in overtime to win the tournament. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Nick Cronin, left, head coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats accept their second place trophy Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009 at the Maui Invitational NCAA college basketball tournament in Lahaina, Hawaii. Gonzaga...   (Associated Press)
Gonzaga guard Matt Bouldin, left and guard Steven Gray, right hold their MVP trophy after winning the 2009 Maui Invitational NCAA college basketball game Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009 at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii. Gonzaga defeated Cincinnati 61-59 in overtime to win the tournament. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Gonzaga guard Matt Bouldin, left and guard Steven Gray, right hold their MVP trophy after winning the 2009 Maui Invitational NCAA college basketball game Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009 at the Maui Invitational...   (Associated Press)
The Gonzaga Bulldogs proudly hold their 2009 Maui Invitational trophy after defeating the Cincinnati Bearcats 61-59 in overtime Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009 . The NCAA college basketball game took place in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
The Gonzaga Bulldogs proudly hold their 2009 Maui Invitational trophy after defeating the Cincinnati Bearcats 61-59 in overtime Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009 . The NCAA college basketball game took place in...   (Associated Press)
Gonzaga guard Steven Gray, left and guard Matt Bouldin, right are congratulated by their teammates after being named co-MVPs of the 2009 Maui Invitational NCAA collegebasketball game Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009 at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii. Gonzaga defeated Cincinnati 61-59 in overtime to win the tournament. (AP Photo/Eugene...
Gonzaga guard Steven Gray, left and guard Matt Bouldin, right are congratulated by their teammates after being named co-MVPs of the 2009 Maui Invitational NCAA collegebasketball game Wednesday Nov. 25,...   (Associated Press)
Cincinnati players sit on the bench after losing 61-59 in overtime to Gonzaga in the finals of the Maui Invitational NCAA college basketball tournament Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Cincinnati players sit on the bench after losing 61-59 in overtime to Gonzaga in the finals of the Maui Invitational NCAA college basketball tournament Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Elias Harris, left center, gets a hug from a teammate as Gonzaga celebrates its 61-59 victory over Cincinnati in overtime to win the Maui Invitational NCAA college basketball tournament Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Elias Harris, left center, gets a hug from a teammate as Gonzaga celebrates its 61-59 victory over Cincinnati in overtime to win the Maui Invitational NCAA college basketball tournament Wednesday, Nov....   (Associated Press)
Cincinnati center Steve Toyloy (42) and Gonzaga center Robert Sacre (00) get into a shoving match early in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009, at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Cincinnati center Steve Toyloy (42) and Gonzaga center Robert Sacre (00) get into a shoving match early in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009, at the Maui Invitational...   (Associated Press)
Cincinnati guard Cashmere Wright (1) attempts to shake off Gonzaga forward Mangisto Arop (1) and Demetri Goodson, back, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Cincinnati guard Cashmere Wright (1) attempts to shake off Gonzaga forward Mangisto Arop (1) and Demetri Goodson, back, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, at...   (Associated Press)
Gonzaga guard Matt Bouldin (15) looks on as Cincinnati forward Lance Stephenson (33) claps after Bouldin was called for a foul in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Gonzaga guard Matt Bouldin (15) looks on as Cincinnati forward Lance Stephenson (33) claps after Bouldin was called for a foul in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25,...   (Associated Press)
Gonzaga guard Steven Gray, left, and Cincinnati guard Larry Davis dive for a loose basketball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Gonzaga guard Steven Gray, left, and Cincinnati guard Larry Davis dive for a loose basketball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, at the Maui Invitational in...   (Associated Press)
Cincinnati forward Yancy Gates guards Gonzaga center Robert Sacre (00) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009, at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Cincinnati forward Yancy Gates guards Gonzaga center Robert Sacre (00) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009, at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Eugene...   (Associated Press)
Cincinnati center Steve Toyloy (42) has his shot blocked by Gonzaga center Will Foster (45) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Cincinnati center Steve Toyloy (42) has his shot blocked by Gonzaga center Will Foster (45) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina,...   (Associated Press)
Vanderbilt guard Brad Tinsley, left, fouls Arizona forward Solomon Hill (44) during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009 at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii. Vanderbilt defeats Arizona 84-72 placing third in the tournament. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Vanderbilt guard Brad Tinsley, left, fouls Arizona forward Solomon Hill (44) during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009 at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii....   (Associated Press)
Arizona forward Solomon Hill (44) puts up a shot and is fouled by Vanderbilt center A.J. Ogilvy during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009 at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii. Vanderbilt defeats Arizona 84-72 placing third in the tournament. (AP Photo/Eugene...
Arizona forward Solomon Hill (44) puts up a shot and is fouled by Vanderbilt center A.J. Ogilvy during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009 at the Maui Invitational...   (Associated Press)
Vanderbilt center A.J. Ogilvy (4) drives to the basket as Arizona forward Jamelle Horne (42) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Vanderbilt center A.J. Ogilvy (4) drives to the basket as Arizona forward Jamelle Horne (42) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, at the Maui Invitational...   (Associated Press)
Arizona guard Brendon Lavender (24) and forward Jamelle Horne (42) defend Vanderbilt's Jeffery Taylor, center, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Arizona guard Brendon Lavender (24) and forward Jamelle Horne (42) defend Vanderbilt's Jeffery Taylor, center, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, at the Maui...   (Associated Press)
Arizona guard Brendon Lavender (24) and forward Jamelle Horne (42) defend as Vanderbilt's Jeffery Taylor, center, shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Arizona guard Brendon Lavender (24) and forward Jamelle Horne (42) defend as Vanderbilt's Jeffery Taylor, center, shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009,...   (Associated Press)
Vanderbilt forward Andre Walker (24) loses his balance as Arizona guard Nic Wise (13) and his teammate Jamelle Horne defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009, at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Vanderbilt forward Andre Walker (24) loses his balance as Arizona guard Nic Wise (13) and his teammate Jamelle Horne defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday Nov. 25,...   (Associated Press)
Arizona guard Nic Wise (13) drives past Vanderbilt center A.J. Ogilvy (4) during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game on Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009, at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Arizona guard Nic Wise (13) drives past Vanderbilt center A.J. Ogilvy (4) during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game on Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009, at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii....   (Associated Press)
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