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In the public imagination, Waikiki Beach is a pristine strip of sand bracketed by coconut trees and outrigger canoes.

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But after Hawaii became a state in 1959, high-rise hotels like the Rainbow Tower at the Hilton Hawaiian Village and the Sheraton Waikiki began to hide Honolulu™s most famous beach behind a wall of buildings. In 1976, the Honolulu City Council created the Waikiki Special District, imposing height, density and setback requirements for new construction.

The main requirement was a 1:1 ratio between height and setback, meaning a building could only be as tall as the open space in front of it was deep.

For decades, the rules remained in place. The Halekulani, a hotel built in 1981, stands far back from the beach, behind landscaped grounds.

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 the scariest night of the year! But with a little attention to safety, you can keep it fun and not frightful. Here are a few tips for you to follow and a quiz to review safety with your kids. Boo!

Don™t Frankenstein Your Lights
Do not connect more than three miniature light strings together. Also, be sure to check the rating on your extension cords and do not plug in more than the recommended wattage. Cords should not be run under carpets or tacked-up with metal nails or staples.

Inspect Decorations with Fiendish Care
Inspect all of your electric lights and decorations for damage or wear. Cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires and loose connections may pose a fire or shock hazard. Look for a red UL mark to indicate that lights are certified for both indoor and outdoor use. A green UL mark indicates certification for indoor use only.

Beware of Candles!
Candles, especially in a Jack O™Lantern, should be off the ground and out of children™s reach. Try battery-operated LED candles for an even safer option.

Don™t Trip Up Your Goblins
Halloween costumes should allow full movement for your kids. Costumes that drag, constrict or drape pose a dangerous hazard, especially at night. Check to ensure that costumes don™t restrict your children™s vision, and instruct them to watch out for tripping hazards, such as cords.

Say Boo! to Unsafe Costumes
Be sure to purchase or make costumes out of flame-resistant materials such as nylon or polyester as these specially marked fabrics will resist burning and extinguish quickly. Make sure your child knows to stop, drop and roll in case their costume catches fire.

Be Safe and Bright
Choose costumes that are lighter in color and attach reflective materials to costumes. Make sure each child has a flashlight to help them see and be seen.

Keep Hungry Monsters from Feeding
Never let your kids eat Halloween candy before you inspect it in the light at home. Even if you know your neighbors, you should always check to be safe and throw away open candy or anything that looks at all suspicious.

With the first crackle of fallen leaves, we snap to attention and pay heed to all those chores that need to be done before the snow flies. Use our checklist to plan your fall cleanup. The yard cleanup you do this fall will pay off in the spring. A thorough cleanup of the garage will help make space for your lawnmower, leaf blower and snow thrower. If you are looking for information on fall cleanup, Consumer Reports is your best source. We have Ratings and recommendations of the equipment you™ll need to clean up outside and in. This fall take special care to clean up the inside of your home “ especially with the coming threat of flu. Check out the advice from our experts on how to clean up to prevent germs from spreading and keep your home healthy. Fall cleanup also includes the car “ vacuum out that beach sand, check your fluids and tires and you™re on your way.

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The commercial real estate market has faced significant pain along with the residential side of the business. Here are some projects facing the biggest losses:

• Stuyvesant Town & Peter Cooper Village, Manhattan, $3 billion
• General Motors Building, New York, $2.9 billion
• Treasure Island Hotel Casino, Las Vegas, $775 million
• John Hancock Tower, Boston, $660.6 million
• Universal City Plaza, Universal City, Calif., $304.8 million
• Canyon Ranch, Miami, $308.5 million
• Pearson Building, New York, $241 million
• Maui Prince Resort, Maui, Hawaii, $192.5 million
• Resorts, Atlantic City, N.J., $115 million
• The Watergate Hotel, Washington, DC, $25 million

CNNMoney.com (04/06/2010)

The commercial real estate market has faced significant pain along with the residential side of the business. Here are some projects facing the biggest losses:

• Stuyvesant Town & Peter Cooper Village, Manhattan, $3 billion
• General Motors Building, New York, $2.9 billion
• Treasure Island Hotel Casino, Las Vegas, $775 million
• John Hancock Tower, Boston, $660.6 million
• Universal City Plaza, Universal City, Calif., $304.8 million
• Canyon Ranch, Miami, $308.5 million
• Pearson Building, New York, $241 million
• Maui Prince Resort, Maui, Hawaii, $192.5 million
• Resorts, Atlantic City, N.J., $115 million
• The Watergate Hotel, Washington, DC, $25 million

CNNMoney.com (04/06/2010)