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have a merry christmas and a safe and happy new year!

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hawaii wages remain below national average, according to the u.s. department of labor:

weekly wages in hawaii rose 2 percent in the first three months of the year compared to last year, but island workers still made less than the untional average, the u.s. department of labor said yesterday. the government said weekly wages in hawaii averaged $669 between january and march of this year. the national average was $775. the department also ranked the islands 28th out of the 50 states and the district of columbia. more tourists and a construction boom fed by mainland investment have spurred hawaii's economic growth in recent years, pushing the state's unemployment rate down to 2.7 percent—the lowest in the nation. but since much of the job growth has been in the service sectors catering to tourists, such as hotels and restaurants, wages still remain below national averages. in contrast, hwaii is one of the most expensive states to live in, with gas prices topping national lists and real estate values among the priciest, which squeezes workers.

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anyone want some "revolution, brah" stickers? i've got a few extras. e-mail me your mailing address to kommiekazi@megook.com if you want one.



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the social distortion distortion show has been "postponed" (translation: cancelled).

bah! i hate this island. :(