Nari Okui, left, and Noweo Kai knelt yesterday next to the "quilt of flowers" that was made on the Great Lawn at Kapiolani Community College. The quilt of flowers added a local touch to the AIDS Memorial Quilt.
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Harbor security will protect public safety
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Mental health good but could be better
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