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Last summer’s record spike in oil prices, during which gas prices shot up to $4 per gallon or more, may have subsided, but the memory of painful prices at the pump still resonates with consumers, automakers, policymakers and environmentalists. At the federal level, fuel effi-ciency has become priority, as seen in legislation passed by Congress in 2007 mandating that fuel efficiency for cars and trucks meet or exceed 35 miles per gallon by 2020. On March 27, the Department of Transportation announced that the combined fuel effi-ciency of 2011 model cars and trucks must be 27.3 mpg, a 2 mpg jump from the existing standard. “These standards are important steps in the nation’s quest to achieve energy independence and bring more fuel-efficient vehicles to American fam-ilies,” said Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood. The 2011 fuel economy standards mandate that cars get an average of 30.2 mpg and light trucks – including SUVs, pick-up trucks and vans – get, on average, 24.1 mpg.

CHALLENGE FOR AUTOMAKERS But can automakers keep up with federal fuel economy mandates? So far, international car com-panies seem to have led the way in improved fuel economy. Smaller cars, like the Toyota Corolla and

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General Motors hopes to restore its reputation with U.S. consumers and the federal government through the unveiling of its new electric car, the Volt, which comes with a 6-foot-long battery that can be recharged by plugging it into a garage socket.

Feds fan fuel efficiencyHonda Civic, consistently lead all the auto industry in getting the most miles per gallon, earning approxi-mately 30 mpg. These cars are priced at reason-able levels as well: A 2009 Honda Civic base model costs $15,505 and a 2009 Toyota Corolla base model starts at $15,350, according to each company’s respective Web site. (The 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid gets an impressive 42 mpg, but costs around $27,000.) Then there’s the Toyota Prius, whose 2009 base model, costing $23,375, gets 46 mpg. The Prius has led the way in alternative automo-tive technologies since landing on showroom floors in 2004, despite its slightly higher price. Honda’s 2010 Insight hybrid offers similar performance results, however, and may challenge the Prius for fuel-efficiency dominance. “Honda hybrids have always offered great value, high fuel efficiency and a healthy dose of fun near the middle price range in the Honda line-up,” said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda. “With the introduction of the all-new Insight, we’re opening up Honda’s fun-to-drive, versatile and fuel-efficient hybrid tech-nology to an entirely new group of buyers that previously may not have considered a hybrid because of either image or cost.” On the domestic front, Chrysler and General Motors, as well as the slightly more well-off Ford Motor Company, have shifted away from larger, more expensive pick-ups and SUVs toward smaller, more fuel-effi-cient cars like the Chevy Cobalt (30 mpg, around $15,000) and the more compact Ford Fiesta. U.S. automakers haven’t enjoyed the same success as the foreign com-panies when it comes to more fuel-efficient vehicles, but hope ambitious investments in battery-powered cars

and direct injection engines could help them elbow in on the emerging alter-native technologies market – and, in the case of General Motors, prevent the company from complete collapse. “Direct injection is a key com-ponent of GM’s advanced propulsion technology strategy that uses mul-tiple technology pathways to achieve increased efficiency and the diversi-fication of energy sources,” said Tom Stephens, the company’s vice chair-man of global product development. “Because there is no single solution, we’re applying advanced technology where it makes the most sense for customers in regard to fuel efficiency, performance and cost.”

VOLT O F EN ERGY Much has been made of the Chevy Volt, a battery-powered, plug-in vehicle that would get 40 miles on a single battery charge and have an estimated range of 640 miles using the battery- and gasoline-powered engine. “Revealing the production ver-sion of the Chevy Volt is a great way

to open our second century,” said GM Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner. “The Volt is symbolic of GM’s strong commitment to the future, just the kind of technology innovation that our industry needs to respond to today’s and tomorrow’s energy and environ-mental challenges.” Much of GM’s future success is pinned on the success of the Volt, whose major downside is its estimated cost of nearly $40,000, which industry analysts believe could turn off buyers, despite the longer-term savings of less gas consumption. “If you’re the affluent individual who wants to make a statement, it’s one thing,” said Ron Pinelli, president of MotorIntelligence.com, an indus-try analysis firm. “If you’re Joe the Commuter, you’re not going to spend $40,000 on an electric car. It’s insane.” In the next four years, Ford also plans to unveil a battery-pow-ered electric small car and commer-cial van by 2011 and 2010, respec-tively, and a plug-in hybrid vehicle, as well, by 2012.

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Going green usually involves recycling and turning off lights. For environmentalists seeking more artis-tic solutions, however, caretakers of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s botanical garden are offering a creative alternative, along with free prizes.

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on April 17, finding that such gases contribute to air pollution and endanger people’s health. The report also found that six gases harmful to humans – carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons and sulfur hexaflu-oride – exist in the atmosphere at unprecedented levels due to indus-trial emissions. “This finding confirms that

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The debate is over: Ninjas are, indeed, cooler than pirates. For one thing, pirates bring guns to knife fights and lose. Those off the coast of Somalia are escalating their attacks on western-flagged ships, most notably hijacking the Maersk Alabama with automatic weapons when the crew was only armed with knives, but the hijackers were even-tually forced to retreat to a lifeboat with the ship’s captain as their hos-tage. Other vessels have seen pirate attacks that utilize rocket-propelled grenades, but even those attacks are netting the pirates limited success. Shipping companies have long debat-ed bringing their own armed person-nel onto shipping vessels, but most do not for liability concerns. Ninjas, though, would bring knives, claws or even improvised farm implements to gun fights and win – and look cool doing it. Escaping is also something that ninjas do better than pirates. The Maersk hijackers sat in the water for five days with their hostage, unable to escape. Though the Somali coast – and freedom – was only 20 miles away, according to reports by NBC and CBS news, the kidnappers appar-ently lacked the sense to negotiate their way off a lifeboat that lacked a propulsion system. Ninjas always have a way to escape, and if they don’t see a way out, they’ll make a way out. That’s just how they roll. When pirates are caught, as they sometimes are off the coast of Somalia, they are often not considered enough of a threat to be prosecuted, arrested or even detained. In fact, Somali pirates are so lame that when authorities do catch hijackers off the Horn of Africa, those in coalitions such as NATO or the European Union, who claim to have no jurisdiction to detain them, often set them free. If pirates had attacked a Dutch ship or a French ship and the country whose nationals were victimized had captured the pirates, it would be a different story, but the most NATO can do is give pirates a

strongly worded scolding. Ninjas? They don’t get caught. Theoretically, captured ninjas would be sent to prison, but they wouldn’t stay there. They’d be able to escape ... because they’re ninjas. Motivation is also a matter of contention. Pirates, for instance, are largely in it for the money. These high-seas abductions are becoming increas-ingly common because they provide some Somalis, who are transitioning from subsistence farming to subsis-tence hijacking, what their country-men are unable to glean from their resource-laden land: economic security. Their only risk: being snagged by the revolving door of what amounts to a catch-and-release system of deterrence from the international community. As a result, the business of exchanging hostages for ransom money is proving to be more lucrative than trying to make a living on the lawless landmass Somalia has degenerated into. Ninjas, on the other hand, oper-ate for the sake and burden of honor, dispatched by their lords to accomplish life-or-death missions regular samurai couldn’t dirty their hands with. Ninjas are just badass like that. Pirates are not. But now that the debate is settled, we do have to consider our options. Piracy off the coast of Somalia has been an international problem for years. America’s attention is only just now focused on the Somalis because they happened to make the mistake of kidnapping one of our citizens this time, instead of the loads of Filipino citizens who make up a plurality of Somali pirate hostages. Now, we may not, for whatever reason, be able or willing to actu-ally shoot pirates before they seize our ships and kidnap our citizens. That would be improper and would offend the sensibilities of our gentle populace. We are, after all, one of the few coun-tries that actually has enough money to pay these ridiculous ransoms. Unfortunately for the hijack-ers, though, we are also the country that invented Jack Bauer. The U.S. is unwilling to negotiate with what are, ultimately, terrorists, instead prefer-ring to shoot them in their heads.

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This is a strategy that has backfired, at least for the Maersk Alabama kidnappers. Adm. Michael Mullen, chair-man of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is reportedly taking the threat of Somali piracy “seriously,” but the Obama administration isn’t about to compel

American shippers to put guns on their vessels. At most, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton suggested that the U.S. make efforts to freeze the pirates’ assets, which may prove dif-ficult given that most of these assets are in Somalia, far beyond the reach of international markets.

But who knows, maybe this whole asset-freezing idea is just a cover for the real countermeasures our country is deploying to defeat these Somali opportunists. After all, if we really wanted to get rid of these pirates, we’d send in the ninjas.

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With modern piracy on the rise off the Horn of Africa, ninjas are starting to look a lot cooler than Somali opportunists.

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By Linda C. BlackToday’s Birthday (04-22-09) Everybody’s urging you to hurry and take action. That’s not your style. You like to think things over. Don’t be intimidated; stick to your principles. You’ll win this year by amassing treasure, not by spending like a sailor.To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7. You’ll soon be feeling like you’ve had an extra shot of adrenalin with your morning coffee. It’s just because Mars, your ruling planet, and the moon are now in your sign.

Exercise restraint.Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7. There’s a growing sense of urgency. This is good, but no need to panic. Keep moving decisively forward. Don’t get pushed into simply reacting. Make sure to do what’s right.Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is a 6. A meeting with your friends inspires you to get involved. Again, remember what you’ve learned. Don’t take off on a wild goose chase. Devise a workable plan rst.Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is a 7. A lucky turn of events leads to a fascinating interview. You meet a person who can help you with all sorts of things. This could be anyone, so treat them all with respect.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 7. You’re busy just keeping the wheels turning. You hardly have time to try anything exciting or completely different. Odds are good it would work out well if you did, however.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 7. Better go over the numbers again, just to nd out what’s really there. Things have changed since the last time you looked, but you can make the ends meet. You’re good at this game.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 6. You’re understanding economics better all the time. You learn through personal experience and it’s now affecting you. Don’t worry, you can nd a way to get through tough times comfortably.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is an 8. Make sure the machinery’s working well automatically. The more of your attention you can give to other things, the better. Strengthen your infrastructure and relax.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 6. You should start feeling better soon, especially if you’re getting rest. You’ll certainly have enough work to keep busy in the coming weeks. Make sure to take care of yourself as well.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 7. A quiet evening at home is recommended. You’ve got a lot to think about and so does someone you love. Your advice will be well appreciated, if you wait patiently until asked.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 6.Quickly remember something you learned, possibly in a movie. You’ve seen someonesuccessfully get through a similar situation. You know what you must do.Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 7.There are a few items you’ll have to buy; you can’t put it off any longer. Don’t be a fool, however. You’ve already gured out what to get and where you’ll nd the best deal. Don’t waste any more time shopping.© 2009, Tribune Media Services Inc.Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services.

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I used to complain about the heat in Hawai‘i, until we landed in Hiroshima, where the summertime weather is a heavy, hot blanket. I didn’t know what to expect during my two-week stay, but I was excited to start my “Hiroshima and Peace” course at Hiroshima City University. Hiroshima has a very efficient public transit system, which I used to get to school and to visit the downtown area, where Hiroshima Peace Park is located. We spent a day visiting the Memorial Center at the Peace Park and listened to the testimony of a living “hibakusha,” a victim of the atomic bomb. While half of my classmates were regular students at Hiroshima City University, the other half were visiting from countries such as the United States, China, Germany and Malaysia, where my closest friend from the trip, Nizam, is from. During a field trip to the Hiroshima Castle, Nizam dressed in his country’s formal attire because he knew we were going to meet the mayor of Hiroshima He asked a ton of questions about

HIROSHIMA AND PEACE

+ Two-week summer course conducted at Hiroshima City University, July 28 to Aug. 7+ Application deadline: April 24, 2009+ Web site: tinyurl.com/ hiroshima-abroad+ Contact: Darrell Kicker, Physical Science Build- ing 205, kicker@hawaii. edu; or Brien Hallett, Saunders Hall 717, bhallett@hawaii.edu

every detail in the castle, and it made our class trip a memorable learning experience. The view from the castle’s tower was of the strong city. The city’s progression since the nuclear attack was an amazing sight. In my two weeks abroad, I real-ized just how big this world is and just how important it is to work together to prevent future nuclear attacks. The course changed my life and made me see the world differently.

JASE CHUN/KA LEO O HAWAIʻI

The Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome is the most famous landmark in Hiroshima. It serves as a constant reminder of the horrors of nuclear weapons.

Hiroshima, a city of peace

EDITOR ASHLEY NONAKA ASSOCIATE RUSSELL TOLENTINO

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Drake ZintgraffSenior Staff Reporter

Spring is here and college football is blooming. These early months in the college football season are a time for coaches to evaluate their play-ers and for players to improve and make an impression. “It’s a big opportunity because this is what (the coaches) look at for fall. They want us to just come out and continue to get better every day,” sophomore wide receiv-er Royce Pollard said. “It’s key that we come out of spring with the one and two guys (on the depth chart) so we don’t have to worry about that when we get to fall.” The Warriors have had sev-eral spring scrimmages, includ-ing one they played at War Memorial Stadium on Maui. This Saturday, the players will display the results of their hard work in the annual Warrior Bowl held at Aloha Stadium. It’s at these scrimmages where up-and-coming players get a chance to show the coaches what they can do. “The scrimmage gives (coach-es) opportunities to give guys a shot against a live defense, where every-one is getting hit. Everyone is get-ting a lot more reps during spring, so it’s a good evaluation time for the coaches and a good time to show off your stuff,” sophomore quarter-back Shane Austin said. While the team will have several new players filling roles on defense, the offense has seven returning starters and will look to use the continuity from last year to their advantage. “We have the offense down, and everything is flowing a little better now. There isn’t that confusion we had last year, when we had a lot of

Spring hits peak with Warrior Bowl

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The Rainbow Wahine tennis team poses before practice on April 13. The Rainbow Wahine will host the 2009 Western Athletic Conference Womenʼs Tennis Championship starting this Thursday, April 23.

new guys,” Austin said. “Now every-one has been in the program and we kind of know what we are doing, so we are clicking a lot better now. “It’s the last week (of spring practice), so you got to just lay it all out on the line and you just got to make every play your best play and just try to get better,” he added. The Warriors will hold an autograph and photo session from 1 to 2:30 p.m., before the intrasquad scrimmage kicks off at 3 p.m. this Saturday, April 25, at Aloha Stadium. Admission to the stadium for Warrior Bowl events is free.

UH Warrior quarterbacks Shane Austin, Brent Rausch and Greg Alexander break out to pass

during spring practice Monday morning at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.

The Warriors will hold an intrasquad scrim-mage this weekend at Aloha Stadium.

KENT NISHIMURAKA LEO O HAWAIʻI