Canoes are an essential part of the lifestyle of these islanders. The traditional hollow log canoes take too long to build and there are too few trees of the size required left after the tsunami and earthquake.

It was just an off night. We have to put this behind us and regroup for Friday [against the Islanders]. We have a tough stretch of games ahead of us. We really have to get focused and prepared for those.

Having followed the Islanders from their infancy through their dynasty, he had a lot of great stories to tell.

Drinking water is essential to a healthy lifestyle.

This feels absolutely amazing. When it was over I had a girl run up to me and just kiss me on the cheek. ... This is awesome.

We're concerned for two reasons. There could be copycat activity (of the exchange) in other ports and countries. Also, there are clear indications already that the exchange is having an effect in the China-Far East/Europe trade lane on rates and tariffs.