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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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Gonzaga guard Steven Gray, center, attempts to split between Wisconsin's Ryan Evans (5) and Jordan Taylor (11) in the second half of a NCAA college basketball game Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009 at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii. Gonzaga defeated Wisconsin 74-61 and will play Cincinnati in the finals.  (AP...
Gonzaga guard Steven Gray, center, attempts to split between Wisconsin's Ryan Evans (5) and Jordan Taylor (11) in the second half of a NCAA college basketball game Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009 at the Maui Invitational...   (Associated Press)
Wisconsin guard Jordan Taylor (11) looks on as Gonzaga guard Demetri Goodson (3) drives to the basket and is fouled by Wisconsin forward Jon Leuer (30) in the second half of a NCAA college basketball game Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009 at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii. Gonzaga defeated Wisconsin...
Wisconsin guard Jordan Taylor (11) looks on as Gonzaga guard Demetri Goodson (3) drives to the basket and is fouled by Wisconsin forward Jon Leuer (30) in the second half of a NCAA college basketball...   (Associated Press)
Gonzaga forward Elias Harris (20) attempts to drive past Wisconsin forward Jon Leuer (30) in the second half of a NCAA college basketball game Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009 at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii. Gonzaga defeats Wisconsin 74-61 and will play Cincinnati in the finals.  (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Gonzaga forward Elias Harris (20) attempts to drive past Wisconsin forward Jon Leuer (30) in the second half of a NCAA college basketball game Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009 at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina,...   (Associated Press)
Gonzaga center Robert Sacre (00) post up against Wisconsin forward Keaton Nankivil in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009 at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii.  (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Gonzaga center Robert Sacre (00) post up against Wisconsin forward Keaton Nankivil in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009 at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii....   (Associated Press)
Wisconsin guard Trevon Hughes (3) grabs a rebound from Gonzaga guard Matt Bouldin, back, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Wisconsin guard Trevon Hughes (3) grabs a rebound from Gonzaga guard Matt Bouldin, back, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina,...   (Associated Press)
Wisconsin forward Jon Leuer (30) attempts to put up a shot over Gonzaga forward Elias Harris (20) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Wisconsin forward Jon Leuer (30) attempts to put up a shot over Gonzaga forward Elias Harris (20) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at the Maui Invitational...   (Associated Press)
Mick Cronin, head coach for the Cincinnati Bearcats, calls a play in the second half of a NCAA college basketball game Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009 at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii. Cincinnati defeated Maryland 69-57 to advance to the finals.  (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Mick Cronin, head coach for the Cincinnati Bearcats, calls a play in the second half of a NCAA college basketball game Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009 at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii. Cincinnati defeated...   (Associated Press)
Cincinnati forward Yancy Gates (34) dunks of a fast break as Maryland forward James Padgett (35) looks on in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009, at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii. Cincinnati defeated Maryland 69-57 and advances to finals. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Cincinnati forward Yancy Gates (34) dunks of a fast break as Maryland forward James Padgett (35) looks on in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009, at the Maui Invitational...   (Associated Press)
Cincinnati forward Rashad Bishop (22) blocks the shot of Maryland guard Greivis Vasquez, right, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii. Cincinnati defeated Maryland 69-57 and advances to the finals. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Cincinnati forward Rashad Bishop (22) blocks the shot of Maryland guard Greivis Vasquez, right, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at the Maui Invitational in...   (Associated Press)
Cincinnati forward Lance Stephenson (33) puts up a shot while being defended by Maryland forward Jordan Williams (20) and guard Sean Mosley (14) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009 at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii.  (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Cincinnati forward Lance Stephenson (33) puts up a shot while being defended by Maryland forward Jordan Williams (20) and guard Sean Mosley (14) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday...   (Associated Press)
Cincinnati forward Rashad Bishop (22) battles Maryland forward Jin Soo Choi (11) for a rebound in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009 at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii.  (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Cincinnati forward Rashad Bishop (22) battles Maryland forward Jin Soo Choi (11) for a rebound in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009 at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina,...   (Associated Press)
Maryland forward James Padgett (35) tries to tip in a rebound while playing against Cincinnati in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009 at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii.  (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Maryland forward James Padgett (35) tries to tip in a rebound while playing against Cincinnati in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009 at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina,...   (Associated Press)
Arizona forward Derrick Williams (23) grabs a rebound from Colorado forward Casey Crawford (34) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009 at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii. Arizona defeated Colorado 91-87 in overtime.  (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Arizona forward Derrick Williams (23) grabs a rebound from Colorado forward Casey Crawford (34) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009 at the Maui Invitational in...   (Associated Press)
Arizona forward Jamelle Horne (42) blocks the shot of Colorado guard Alec Burks (10) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009 at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii. Arizona defeated Colorado 91-87 in overtime.  (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Arizona forward Jamelle Horne (42) blocks the shot of Colorado guard Alec Burks (10) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009 at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii....   (Associated Press)
Colorado's Shane Harris-Tunks (13) looks for teammate to pass to while being guarded by Arizona forward Derrick Williams (23) during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Colorado's Shane Harris-Tunks (13) looks for teammate to pass to while being guarded by Arizona forward Derrick Williams (23) during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 at the Maui...   (Associated Press)
Arizona guard Kyle Fogg (21) tries to hold position on Colorado guard Cory Higgins (11) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Arizona guard Kyle Fogg (21) tries to hold position on Colorado guard Cory Higgins (11) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina,...   (Associated Press)
Arizona forward Derrick Williams (23) is fouled from behind by Colorado forward Austin Dufault (33) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Arizona forward Derrick Williams (23) is fouled from behind by Colorado forward Austin Dufault (33) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at the Maui Invitational...   (Associated Press)
Colorado forward Marcus Relphorde, left, and Arizona forward Derrick Williams (23) reach for a rebound in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Colorado forward Marcus Relphorde, left, and Arizona forward Derrick Williams (23) reach for a rebound in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at the Maui Invitational...   (Associated Press)
Chaminade guard Chandler Pearson (23) attempts to block a dunk by Vanderbilt center Festus Ezeli (3) during the second half, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 at the Maui Invitational NCAA college basketball game in Lahaina, Hawaii. Vanderbilt defeated Chaminade 68-41. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Chaminade guard Chandler Pearson (23) attempts to block a dunk by Vanderbilt center Festus Ezeli (3) during the second half, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 at the Maui Invitational NCAA college basketball game...   (Associated Press)
Vanderbilt forward Darshawn McClellan (21) grabs a rebound against Chaminade during the second half, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at the Maui Invitational NCAA college basketball game in Lahaina, Hawaii. Vanderbilt defeated Chaminade 68-41. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Vanderbilt forward Darshawn McClellan (21) grabs a rebound against Chaminade during the second half, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at the Maui Invitational NCAA college basketball game in Lahaina, Hawaii. Vanderbilt...   (Associated Press)
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