Snap poll called in Cook Islands 

A SNAP election has been called in the tiny South Pacific state of Cook Islands after a by-election tipped the balance of power in Parliament in favour of the Opposition.
Source: www.theaustralian.news.com.au

CBS Announces Fall Season Premieres 
CBS has announced plans for a powerfully packaged premiere week, featuring new season launches for 20 of its 22 prime time series during the week of Sept. 18. The network will jump start the season with early premieres of its Emmy Award-winning reality series "Survivor: Cook Islands," which will debut Thursday, Sept. 14 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), and "The Amazing Race 10," which will open with a
Source: comingsoon.net

Hawaiian Temples Much Older Than Thought 
Ancient Hawaiians started building their monumental temples at least three centuries earlier than previously thought, a new study suggests. They also spent more time building them, renovating and constructing new temples in waves depending on the island's political situation.
Source: dailynews.muzi.com

In 2007, drinks will be free aboard Regent ships 
Sometimes cruise lines giveth and sometimes they taketh away. Here is a batch of examples of what some lines are initiating:
Source: www.charlotte.com

Community cracks down and buckles up 
Pacific Island leaders have launched a major seatbelt campaign in Manukau City in a desperate bid to get drivers and passengers to buckle up, after a community survey found around 80% of Pacific Islanders are not using seatbelts.
Source: tvnz.co.nz  ¶ 8/03/2006 01:08:56 PM