Hot New Music Buzz: Recording Artist Newcomer Ryan Pugal Nov 21, 2008
The latest Hot Pop Solo Male Recording Artist out of Honolulu, Hawaii ... Honolulu, HI (PRWEB) November 21, 2008 -- Digital download sales of Ryan Pugal's current single " Automatic " has reached the 2,000 mark worldwide ... Rehearsals for Ryan Pugal's upcoming 2009 Promotional Tour begins November 28 2008 and will be held in Honolulu, HI three times a week. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Bright spot: Travel costs falling Nov 21, 2008
An off-peak, round-trip ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Honolulu on Delta Air Lines was selling for 244 last week, the lowest it had been in recent memory. No one could recall average fares to Hawaii falling below 300. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Bowl Projections Nov 21, 2008
HAWAII BOWL, Honolulu - Dec. 24, 8 p.m., ESPN. Matchup: Pac-10 6 vs. Western Athletic This week's projection: Western Michigan* at Hawaii. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bruins snare top junior WR Paul Richardson Nov 21, 2008
Honolulu, Punahou School Scouts Grade: 90ESPN150 Rank: 4Position Rank: 1 ... Uncommitted Under Armour All-American Manti Te'o, the nation's finest linebacker prospect, rushed for 73 yards and scored two touchdowns (one and 47 yards) in Punahou's 41-28 triumph over Saint Louis (Honolulu), the Honolulu Advertiser reports ... Honolulu, Punahou School Scouts Grade: 72. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Corrections and Clarifications Nov 20, 2008
Richard Tajiri's first shipment of Christmas Hawaii trees is arriving in Honolulu at the end of this week ... The Honolulu Star-Bulletin strives to make its news report fair and accurate ... Richard Tajiri's first shipment of Christmas Hawaii trees is arriving in Honolulu at the end of this week. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Student was 'best friend to everyone' Nov 20, 2008
"He's so sensitive to people's hearts. He understands right away who is in a weak position, who is hurting, who is in need," said Nishikawa's father, Koji Nishikawa, pastor of the Honolulu Japanese Seventh-day Adventist Church in Manoa ... "He's so sensitive to people's hearts. He understands right away who is in a weak position, who is hurting, who is in need," said Nishikawa's father, Koji Nishikawa, pastor of the Honolulu Japanese Seventh-day Adventist Church in Manoa ... 500 Ala Moana Blvd.... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Strong winds cause havoc across islands Nov 20, 2008
Winds were responsible for toppling a tree in downtown Honolulu, sending a man to the hospital and also peeling back part of a rooftop ... In Makiki, the wind peeled back a 4-by-12-foot section of roof of a building at 1232 Young St. at about 11 a.m. yesterday, Honolulu fire Capt. Terry Seelig said ... Winds were responsible for toppling a tree in downtown Honolulu, sending a man to the hospital and also peeling back part of a rooftop. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Kokua Line: Bulky pick-up is only option to dump TVs Nov 20, 2008
In your Nov. 11 column about the Paki Avenue bike path, Honolulu police Capt. Jeff Richards said bikers should use bike paths for their own safety, especially along Paki Avenue ... Write to "Kokua Line" at Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 7 Waterfront Plaza, Suite 210, 500 Ala Moana, Honolulu 96813; call 529-4773; fax 529-4750; or e-mail ... In your Nov. 11 column about the Paki Avenue bike path, Honolulu police Capt. Jeff Richards said bikers should use bike paths for their own safety, especially along... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Castle & Cooke celebrates completion of Mililani Nov 20, 2008
Taking a huge risk at the time, converting thousands of acres of pineapple fields to neighborhoods, the company lured Honolulu residents west with a vision of a tree-lined streets, spacious parks, state-of-the-art recreation centers, and conveniently located commercial centers ... COPYRIGHT 2008 The Honolulu Advertiser. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Atlas Insurance Appoints Sharon Hodson as VP, Commercial Lines Division Nov 20, 2008
Today, Atlas represents more than 40 local and national insurance companies with offices in Honolulu, on the Island of Hawaii in Hilo and Kona, and on the Island of Maui in Wailuku ... COPYRIGHT 2008 The Honolulu Advertiser. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii Democrats plan to hold inaugural ball in Honolulu Nov 20, 2008
The Democratic Party of Hawai'i is planning its own Jan. 20 inaugural ball right here, 5,100 miles away, in Honolulu ... Planning for the Honolulu ball is under way as a record number of people are expected to converge on Washington to see Obama sworn in as America's first black president ... A father in Honolulu wants to share the moment with his daughter, a cadet at the Air Force Academy. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Europe OKs Hawaii biotech's product Nov 20, 2008
Tissue Genesis Inc., a Honolulu-based company focused on regenerative medicine solutions, has passed an important milestone in its efforts to commercialize its cell isolation system ... COPYRIGHT 2008 The Honolulu Advertiser. (Honolulu Advertiser)
TGI Wednesday Nov 20, 2008
STARR KALAHIKI, WINSTON RAVAL AND JOHN LUNDGREN, jazz; 5:30-8 p.m.; Star of Honolulu; 983-7827 ... LOCAL SPICE, with Kawika Ortiz and Garrett Okubo; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Amuse Wine Bar, Honolulu Design Center; 237-5428 ... JAZZ CRIMES, featuring Cheryl Bartlett, Ernie Provencher and David Yamasaki; 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Diamond Head Grill, W Honolulu hotel; 922-3734. (Honolulu Advertiser)
HTY presents 'A Christmas Carol' for the holidays Nov 20, 2008
Honolulu Theatre for Youth will take Hawaii families back to Victorian England and the true meaning of the holiday season with an adaptation of Charles Dickens's "A Christmas Carol." For this special production, HTY's professional adult actors will be joined by a group of talented youth playing age-appropriate roles ... All performances will be held at Tenney Theatre on the grounds of St. Andrew's Cathedral in downtown Honolulu ... Honolulu Theatre for Youth is Hawaii's non-profit professional... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii stock index reaches lowest point since Aug. 2007 Nov 20, 2008
The Honolulu Advertiser-Bloomberg Hawai'i Index reached its lowest point since its start in August 2007 as stocks tumbled on Wall Street ... COPYRIGHT 2008 The Honolulu Advertiser. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hale Makua Board Trustee Receives Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award Nov 20, 2008
Hale Makua Board Trustee, Roy Sakamoto, picture with his wife Betty at the 2008 National Philanthropy Day Conference and Awards Luncheon in Honolulu ... COPYRIGHT 2008 The Honolulu Advertiser. (Honolulu Advertiser)
PEGGY CHUN, 1946-2008 Nov 20, 2008
Nephew: (son of Peggy's twin sister) Jason Segler, wife Jennifer, grandnieces Jade and Cian, Honolulu ... COPYRIGHT 2008 The Honolulu Advertiser. (Honolulu Advertiser)
The Dangers of Premature Obama Bashing Nov 20, 2008
Obamas sister Maya was born in Jakarta, Indonesia, but Anna Dunham registered her as born in Honolulu shortly after her birth. Maya has a State of Hawaii Certificate of Live Birth, and just like Obama proves nothing. (Townhall.com)
Matson Christmas ship arrives Saturday Nov 20, 2008
Matson Christmas tree ship to arrive Saturday - Pacific Business News (Honolulu) ... Pacific Business News (Honolulu) ... The Christmas Tree Ship, the S.S. Maui, will arrive in Honolulu on Saturday full of evergreens from the Pacific Northwest. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Sailors prevail, but only barely Nov 20, 2008
com/news/2008/11/navy_SEALfire_111308w/'Navy investigating fire aboard mini-submarine' - The Honolulu Advertiser, Nov 13, 2008. (quote)Naval Special Warfare Command was investigating a battery fire on Sunday that damaged an Advanced SEAL Delivery System submersible at its Waipio Peninsula shore-based facility in Hawaii. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Barron grad makes waves in Hawaii baseball league Nov 20, 2008
He went three for four with an RBI for the West Oahu CaneFires last Wednesday in their 5-1 win against the Honolulu Sharks. The Hawaii Winter League includes premier minor league players at both the Double AA and High A levels. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Ags get shot at revenge Nov 20, 2008
Utah State is the fourth seed in the 2008 Western Athletic Conference Volleyball Tournament and will play fifth-seeded San Jose State in the quarterfinals today at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu ... The sophomore outside hitter is from Honolulu and is averaging 2. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Global crisis ripples ashore to douse tourism Nov 20, 2008
Honolulu-based Outrigger Enterprises Group, which has full or partial ownership in or manages nearly 8,000 hotel rooms in Hawaii, pulled the plug recently on a $40 million renovation of the Ohana Islander Waikiki Hotel ... A number of developers still are moving forward with plans on Oahu, which is home to more than 900,000 people and the Honolulu metropolitan area ... Honolulu's hotel and other commercial real-estate sectors are heading into this downturn off a much loftier peak than many other... (AZCentral -- Business)
Cal Tops San Francisco, 87-74 Nov 20, 2008
The Dons have already posted two impressive wins, including beating Hawaii in Honolulu last Friday followed by a victory against Texas State on Sunday. Cal made 13 of its first 19 shots with five 3s, but USF hit seven 3-pointers of its own to stay within 38-36 at halftime. (Usfdons.com)
Telvent Announces Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results Nov 20, 2008
Specifically, patrols will control six segments or "beats" of the two most congested freeways in the Honolulu area. These efforts will solve the high and increasing levels of congestion, especially during incidents. (Primezone Releases)
Missile Intercept Test Fails in Hawaii Nov 20, 2008
HONOLULU -- A Japanese navy ship on Wednesday failed to shoot down a mid-range ballistic missile target in a test off the coast of the Hawaiian island of Kauai, the U.S. Missile Defense Agency announced. Rear Adm. (Newsmax)
Korean tourism to U.S. expected to jump Nov 19, 2008
HONOLULU - The first of many South Korean tourists arrived in Hawaii on Monday under a new program that allows them to enter the United States without visas. About 800,000 Koreans visit the U.S. each year, and that number could double in 2009 because of the new program, said Austin Kang, co-chair of the Korean Visa Waiver Committee. (MSNBC -- Politics)
On the Scene Nov 19, 2008
JANUSCH, SYMPHONY HONOR STRAUSS: J. Scott Janusch, center, principal oboist of the Honolulu Symphony, talked backstage with John Hara, an oboe player in the 1960s, and Kasumi Hara, one of Janusch's former students, after his bravura performance of Richard Strauss' demanding Oboe Concerto in D Major on Nov. 9 in the Blaisdell Concert Hall ... "HEART OF GOLD" FUNDRAISER SUPPORTS SYMPHONY: Rick Blangiardi, left, Guy Merola, symphony Executive Director Tom Gulick and Honolulu Symphony Foundation... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Corrections and Clarifications Nov 19, 2008
Frank Shorter, who will be enshrined in the Honolulu Marathon Hall of Fame next month, won the Olympic marathon in 1972 ... The Honolulu Star-Bulletin strives to make its news report fair and accurate ... Frank Shorter, who will be enshrined in the Honolulu Marathon Hall of Fame next month, won the Olympic marathon in 1972. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Parent of Territorial Savings Bank plans to go public Nov 19, 2008
Terr 00004000 itorial Savings is headquartered in Honolulu and has 24 full-service branches in Hawaii ... Territorial Savings is headquartered in Honolulu and has 24 full-service branches in Hawaii ... 500 Ala Moana Blvd. #7-210, Honolulu, HI 96813 808-529-4747 00000000. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Rail route changes trigger harsh words Nov 19, 2008
Two years ago, when Mayor Mufi Hannemann first proposed revisiting the idea of building a mass transit system in Honolulu, a majority of the City Council approved the project but were at odds over the route ... Two years ago, when Mayor Mufi Hannemann first proposed revisiting the idea of building a mass transit system in Honolulu, a majority of the City Council approved the project but were at odds over the route ... 500 Ala Moana Blvd. #7-210, Honolulu, HI 96813 808-529-4747 00000000. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Kokua Line: No waiting time required before repossession Nov 19, 2008
Write to "Kokua Line" at Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 7 Waterfront Plaza, Suite 210, 500 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu 96813; call 529-4773; fax 529-4750; or e-mail. Question: Are there any laws pertaining to auto repossessing. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Japanese airlines plan to cut fuel surcharge Nov 19, 2008
HONOLULU - Japan's two largest airlines plan to slash the fuel surcharge on tickets between Japan and Hawaii by 34 percent starting Jan. 1. Hawaii tourism officials hope the move by Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways will encourage more Japanese tourists to visit. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Honolulu Symphony introduces 'Holiday Duets' economical concert packages Nov 19, 2008
Honolulu It's time to roll out the red carpet for Honolulu Symphony holiday concerts ... With "Holiday Duets," music lovers can double their musical pleasure by combining a ticket to Honolulu's most popular festive concert, Beethoven's Ninth, with a second concert of their choice to create a personalized "duet." Simply purchase a ticket to Beethoven's Ninth and then add-on a second concert ticket for only $10, including events such as Holiday Pops with Bla Fleck and the Flecktones ... This... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Film historian to host WWII film and walking tour Nov 19, 2008
Fredrick, known for his collection of rare Hawaii-theme films, has assembled an unique blend of motion-picture images and historic Honolulu sights that reflects the local scene during the war years ... "Ever since I saw the World War II newsreels, I have been curious about the Honolulu locations that I saw in these old films," says Fredrick ... "I thought other people may be interested in seeing where the sailors and the soldiers partied and played during their off-duty time in Honolulu.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
Annual Mayor's Craft & Country Fair at Blaisdell Saturday Nov 19, 2008
This event is brought to you by the City and County of Honolulu, Park and Recreation Department-Seniors Division ... COPYRIGHT 2008 The Honolulu Advertiser. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Starn O'Toole law firm gives $100K to UH Nov 19, 2008
Pacific Business News (Honolulu). Honolulu law firm Starn O Toole Marcus & Fisher will give $100,000 to the University of Hawaii law school to establish a scholarship fund and sponsor the school s nationally-recognized moot court program ... City Guide Spotlight - Honolulu. (Pacific Business News, HI)
DBEDT: Hawaii economy to stall in 2009 Nov 19, 2008
DBEDT expects Hawaii economy to stall in 2009 - Pacific Business News (Honolulu) ... Pacific Business News (Honolulu) ... City Guide Spotlight - Honolulu. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Study Helps Identify Beachgoers At Increased Risk Of Skin Cancer Nov 19, 2008
D., of the University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, and colleagues conducted a study examining the levels of UVR exposure and the range of sun protection behaviors of vacationers at a popular beach in Honolulu, Hawaii. The study, conducted in February and March 2004, included 88 participants who completed a sun habits survey prior to entry to the beach and an exit survey on leaving regarding their sun protection practices while at the beach. (Science Daily)
Sailors prevail, but only barely Nov 19, 2008
com/news/2008/11/navy_SEALfire_111308w/'Navy investigating fire aboard mini-submarine' - The Honolulu Advertiser, Nov 13, 2008. (quote)Naval Special Warfare Command was investigating a battery fire on Sunday that damaged an Advanced SEAL Delivery System submersible at its Waipio Peninsula shore-based facility in Hawaii. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Obama tourism Nov 19, 2008
Probably a 10th-floor apartment in Honolulu where he lived with his mother and grandparents ... Obama was born in Honolulu and lived with his mother and grandparents in a 10th-floor two-bedroom apartment at 1617 S. Beretania St. He visited his grandmother there during the campaign; she died shortly before Election Day. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Oregon Outdoor Reporter Dies at 50 Nov 19, 2008
and the Honolulu Star Bulletin, in Hawaii. After several years reporting about the environment, he moved to writing exclusively about the Oregon outdoors. (MediaWeek.com)
Bright spot: Travel costs falling Nov 19, 2008
An off-peak, round-trip ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Honolulu on Delta Air Lines was selling for 244 last week, the lowest it had been in recent memory. No one could recall average fares to Hawaii falling below 300. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Hawaii outlasts Idaho State Nov 19, 2008
Dining on pizza before heading to the Honolulu airport for a long flight home, Idaho State men's basketball coach Joe O'Brien said by phone that he learned a lot about his team in its first road game of the season Tuesday morning. Even though the Bengals lost that game to Hawaii 67-64 in overtime, he believes they gained a valuable experience that will help in upcoming games. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Craig Haubert Mailbag Nov 19, 2008
Santa Clara) and Te'o (Honolulu, Hawaii / Punahou). Neither has played consistently against great talent or faced a lot of players at their level of ability. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
'Talking story' Nov 18, 2008
The mecca of tourist tiki is a place called Hilo Hatties in Honolulu ... But in my search for something just a little more antique, I drove out near Honolulu docks and parked near the yachts ... Mr Obama went to Sandy Beach as a teenager growing up in Honolulu. (BBC News -- Americas)
Birth Certificate Nov 18, 2008
" Kimbro aka Kim wrote on Nov 8, 2008 9:59 AM:" Further proof, Hawaii has two major newspapers, the Honolulu Advertiser and the Star Bulletin. BOTH newspapers include birth announcements, and BOTH newspapers record the August 4th, 1961 birth of Barack Obama. (New Iberia, LA)
Isle collegian killed in Napa crash Nov 18, 2008
A 22-year-old man from Honolulu is one of four college students killed in a traffic accident in Napa County, Calif ... A 22-year-old man from Honolulu is one of four college students killed in a traffic accident in Napa County, Calif ... 500 Ala Moana Blvd. #7-210, Honolulu, HI 96813 808-529-4747 00000000. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Akaka, Abercrombie get peek at Hawaii stamp Nov 18, 2008
HONOLULU A U.S. postage stamp marking Hawaii's 50th anniversary of statehood is to be unveiled next month, when the Postal Service displays its 2009 stamps ... COPYRIGHT 2008 The Honolulu Advertiser. (Honolulu Advertiser)
New wave of South Korean tourists reach Hawaii Nov 18, 2008
HONOLULU (AP) The first of many South Korean tourists arrived in Hawaii today under a new program that makes it easier for them to travel to the United States. These 16 South Koreans are visiting Honolulu under the United States' visa waiver program, which allows people from the Asian nation to use a passport rather than going through the process and costs of acquiring a visa ... COPYRIGHT 2008 The Honolulu Advertiser. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Best route for Hawaii rail still unclear Nov 18, 2008
An elevated commuter rail system that runs past Pearl Harbor and Honolulu International Airport would cost more to build and maintain, but carry more passengers and alleviate more traffic ... The recently released study is a key resource as the Honolulu City Council debates switching the route of the planned train from Salt Lake to the airport ... Airport route proponents argue that the costlier route is more convenient for the broader Honolulu community, which also could generate higher... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Celebrating Native American Heritage month with f00004000lute music Nov 18, 2008
On Saturday, November 22, 2008, from 1 pm to 3 pm, Troy "Good Medicine" De Roche (Blackfeet) will teach a Native American Flute Workshop at The Loo Theater at Chaminade University, located at 3140 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816 ... He has played throughout the United States and abroad at powwows, festivals, schools, museums, and government offices, including such diverse venues as the Homeland Security Headquarters in Honolulu, Hawai'i and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Local CBRE office seeks to become carbon neutr00004000al by 2010 Nov 18, 2008
The Honolulu office of CB Richard Ellis said it has set a goal of becoming "carbon neutral" by 2010 in all the office space the company occupies in the state ... COPYRIGHT 2008 The Honolulu Advertiser. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Posey's power shot lifts BeachBoys to title Nov 18, 2008
3B: Bradley Emaus (Honolulu) ... OF: Dominic Brown (Honolulu); Kyle Peter (West Oahu); Cyle Hankerd (West Oahu) ... Starting Pitcher: Satoshi Nagai (Honolulu). (Honolulu Advertiser)
Get listed in our guide to holiday lighting displays Nov 18, 2008
Send your name, phone number, address and a description of the display to: Christmas Lights, Island Life, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; island , with "Lights" in the subject line; or fax to 525-8055 ... COPYRIGHT 2008 The Honolulu Advertiser. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Annual Keiki Swap Meet this Saturday Nov 18, 2008
The Hawaii Children's Discovery Center is located at 111 Ohe Street in Honolulu ... COPYRIGHT 2008 The Honolulu Advertiser. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii's Queens of Reggae and Soul concert to benefit Breast Cancer Nov 18, 2008
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 ... COPYRIGHT 2008 The Honolulu Advertiser. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii writes new 'practice of law' definition Nov 18, 2008
New practice of law definition written - Pacific Business News (Honolulu) ... Pacific Business News (Honolulu) - by Pacific Business News ... City Guide Spotlight - Honolulu. (Pacific Business News, HI)
NCL cuts Hawaii office by 5 Nov 18, 2008
NCL Hawaii office cut by 5, Alan Yamamoto gone - Pacific Business News (Honolulu) ... Pacific Business News (Honolulu) - by ... City Guide Spotlight - Honolulu. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Hawaii stocks follow Wall Street down Nov 18, 2008
Pacific Business News (Honolulu) ... City Guide Spotlight - Honolulu ... Honolulu Business Directory. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Sailors prevail, but only barely Nov 18, 2008
com/news/2008/11/navy_SEALfire_111308w/'Navy investigating fire aboard mini-submarine' - The Honolulu Advertiser, Nov 13, 2008. (quote)Naval Special Warfare Command was investigating a battery fire on Sunday that damaged an Advanced SEAL Delivery System submersible at its Waipio Peninsula shore-based facility in Hawaii. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
For the Record Nov 18, 2008
Honolulu Cricket Club ... interscholastic League of Honolulu ... COPYRIGHT 2008 The Honolulu Advertiser. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
USF Travels to Berkeley to Take on Longtime Bay Area Rival Cal Nov 18, 2008
The Dons dispatched tournament host Hawaii 75-70 - their first win against the Rainbow Warriors in Honolulu since a 98-95 triumph December 6, 1980. San Francisco followed with an 88-74 win against Texas State to open the season at 2-0 against Division I opponents since the 1998-99 club opened with wins at UC Santa Barbara and against St. Louis. (Usfdons.com)
Bengals Nipped By Warriors in Overtime 67-64 Nov 18, 2008
Honolulu, HI --- It made for good TV, but it won't make for a very happy plane ride home for Idaho State, as ISU couldn't take advantage of a career-high 26 points from or a second straight double-double by as the host Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors took down the Bengals in overtime 67-64 after trailing for most of the game in a game that ended at 4:31 am Mountain Time in a game played at an odd hour due to ESPN.. In overtime, Idaho State led just once, when scored at the 4:19 mark, giving ISU a 56-55... (Isubengals.com)
Mammoth Hawaiian picks Utes Nov 18, 2008
Honolulu, Saint Louis School Scouts Grade: 79 ... 6-foot-5, 325-pound Kapua Sai of St. Louis (Honolulu, Hawaii), ranked No. 13 nationally among offensive guards, has given his Class 2009 commitment to Utah. (ESPN -- Recruiting)