Hawaii has been ranked eighth in the country for research and development expenditures in a recent State Science and Technology indicators report. Isles eighth in nation
for spending on researchHawaii's university-performed research and development expenditures are 31 percent higher than the average state.
Research and development performance includes basic research, applied research and development, whether funded by government, industry, nonprofit organizations or universities.
Together, all 50 states spent $27.2 billion on research and development, or $2.94 per $1,000 of the U.S. gross domestic product. In Hawaii, expenditures were $156.8 million, or $3.83 per $1,000 of the gross state product.
The report can be downloaded in PDF format from www.ta.doc.gov/reports/TechPolicy/StatesIndicators2.pdf (6.8 MB).
Mililani library to host talk on isle black history
In honor of Black History Month, the Mililani Public Library will host a free program tomorrow featuring the author of "And They Came," a book on black history in Hawaii.Author Miles M. Jackson, professor emeritus and former dean of UH-Manoa's School of Library and Information Studies, will speak at the program.
Jackson has written four other books and published more than 50 articles in library and information management and ethnic studies.
He has also traveled extensively to Africa, Asia and the South Pacific.
The 7 p.m. program is sponsored by the Friends of Mililani Public Library.
For a sign language interpreter, call 627-7470.
Weinberg Foundation funds Iolani scholarships
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc. gave Iolani School a $1 million endowment to support scholarships for underprivileged children attending the school in the seventh grade or higher.A representative of the foundation will present a check Tuesday to the school board's chairman, James Kawashima, in the Niihau Room of the Sheraton-Waikiki Hotel at 12:45 p.m.
Iolani Headmaster Val Iwashita said, "This generous gift will support Iolani School's mission of developing liberally educated, well-rounded individuals who are prepared for college and for responsible moral citizenship."
The fund will establish a Weinberg Scholars program for financially disadvantaged students who possess character, motivation and leadership. The scholarship program will start in the 2002-2003 academic year.
Atherton YMCA plans fun to start fund campaign
The Charles H. Atherton YMCA of Honolulu will kick off the largest annual support campaign in its 70-year history on Wednesday.The YMCA, located at 1810 University Ave., hopes to raise $75,000 this year to support the work it does with teens and college students around the state.
Last year, the YMCA awarded more than $35,000 in housing scholarships to needy students. Funds are also used to support the YouthMapping Hawaii Program.
The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with music, food and fun. Free parking is provided behind the Charles Atherton House off Metcalf Street, across from the UH Lab School.
Teen center in Kahuku will host an open house
The Bobby Benson Center will hold an open house on Wednesday from 2 to 5 p.m. at 56-660 Kamehameha Hwy. near Kahuku Hospital. Staff members will be available to answer questions.The center is a residential treatment center for adolescents aged 13 to 17 who suffer with substance abuse and addiction.
For more information, call the Bobby Benson Center at 293-7555.
>> Connie Sizemore has joined the Marimed Foundation, a nonprofit youth service organization, as its new development and public relations director. She will spearhead all fund raising and public relations for the organization. Sizemore joins the Marimed Foundation after serving as development director at Sacred Hearts Academy. [Taking notice]
>> Alyson Kusatsu has been awarded the Laura Jean Armstrong Scholarship. The graduate student at Hawaii Pacific University will receive $1,000 toward her studies in the Master of Science in Nursing program. Kusatsu is the first recipient of the scholarship, administered by the Hawaii Community Foundation.
>> Barbers Point Elementary School has been awarded $31,000 by the Campbell Local Emergency Action Network for a state-of-the-art phone system. The phone system will help alert students and staff in the event of any emergency on campus or in the surrounding community.
>> Kauai police Chief George Freitas was on paid leave of absence for five months. A Page A2 story in early editions Thursday incorrectly said the leave was for three months. Corrections and clarifications
>> The legal limit for alcohol refers to operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. A Page A4 story Thursday on the blood alcohol level of former Big Country singer Stuart Adamson did not make that clear.
>> Jonathan Nguyen is one of five members of a Maui High School team that won the 2002 Hawaii State Science Bowl and will represent the state in the National Science Bowl. His name was misspelled in a photo caption on Page A17 of last Sunday's paper.
The Honolulu Star-Bulletin strives to make its news report fair and accurate. If you have a question or comment about news coverage, call Managing Editor Frank Bridgewater at 529-4791 or email him at fbridgewater@starbulletin.com.
Police, Fire, Courts
By Star-Bulletin staffCENTRAL OAHU Honolulu Police Department Crimestoppers
Teacher allegedly struck by Wahiawa student, 14
A 14-year-old Wahiawa Intermediate School student was arrested Friday after he allegedly punched a teacher who was trying to break up a fight at the school, police said.The 37-year-old teacher reported pain in his left jaw after he tried to separate the boy and another student who were fighting, police said.
The teenager was released pending further investigation.
HONOLULU
Taxi driver allegedly punched by passenger
A 35-year-old intoxicated man punched a taxi driver in the face early yesterday morning after he was dropped off in Aliamanu, police said.The incident occurred at about 4 a.m. yesterday at 5095 Likini St., when the man paid his fare, pocketed his change and then assaulted the 48-year-old driver, police said.
The driver received a cut to his lip and was treated and released at the scene.
Police arrested the suspect for unauthorized entry into a vehicle.
WINDWARD OAHU
4 aboard catamaran rescued near Kaneohe
Fire crews rescued four men yesterday afternoon after their catamaran capsized just outside Kaneohe Bay.An Ocean Safety Division official said the catamaran was four miles offshore in Kaneohe Bay, drifting in the channel toward deep water.
He said Kualoa Beach Park lifeguards noticed the Hobie Cat capsized and sinking with people on board waving for help.
"A wave picked up the Hobie Cat and turned them over," said Honolulu Fire Department spokesman Capt. Kenison Tejada.
The boat began to fill with water, and the men were unable to right it on their own, Tejada said.
Tejada said the lifeguards contacted the Fire Department at 2:25 p.m.
A fire rescue boat from the Kaaawa station brought the men to shore at 3:20 p.m., guided by a fire helicopter.
The capsized boat remained in about 15 to 20 feet of water.
The men, wearing wet suits and lifejackets, were experienced boaters and normally carry a radio, but it was not working, Tejada said.
