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Barack O Blend Made Up Of Hawaiian, Indonesian, Kenyan Beans Sold In Hawaiian Bar
As Chicago brings in some tourism money because U.S. President Barack Obama lived there as an adult, Hawaii is also capitalizing on Obama's links with the island to boost its tourism industry. The 44th U.S. president was not the only Obama who once lived in Hawaii as a student, but also his father Barack Obama Sr., who enrolled at the University of Hawaii in 1959. There he met Stanley Ann Dunham, whom he fell in love with and got married. Dunham gave birth to her first born, Barack Obama, on Aug. 4, 1961.
Energy Workers Drilling In Hawaii Accidentally Hit Magma
An energy crew drilling on the island of Hawaii has discovered magma, the molten rock material that has never been found in its natural habitat. Scientist Bruce Marsh, with Johns Hopkins University, said magma is the central ingredient in the evolution of planets and the "lifeblood" of all volcanoes. The discovery of magma in Hawaii gives scientists an unprecedented opportunity to understand the substance, Marsh said.
Sixteen Hammerhead Shark Pups Perish In Illegal Net In Hawaii
The bodies of more than a dozen hammerhead sharks were recovered from an illegal gill net in Kane'ohe Bay, a mating area for hammerheads near the Waikalua Fish Pond. All the sharks were pups and they were found by a Nature Conservancy team on patrol in the area on Thursday.
Two Men Sail Across Pacific In Raft Made Of Water Bottles
Two men have successfully sailed from California to Hawaii in a raft made of plastic bottles and Cessna airplane parts. Dr. Marcus Eriksen and Joel Paschal built their raft, which they named "Junk," out of 15,000 plastic bottles and a Cessna 310 fuselage. The purpose of their journey was to bring attention to the massive amount of plastic floating at sea.
Obama Will Announce Vice Presidential Nominee By E-mail, Text
Highlighting his strong support among young voters and calling for a new kind of politics, Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) will announce his vice presidential nominee via text and email. "Barack Obama is about to make one of the most important decisions of this campaign -- choosing a running mate," Obama campaign manager David Plouffe said in an email to supporters on Sunday. "You have helped build this movement from the bottom up, and Barack wants you to be the first to know his choice."
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