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"Listen, there are people that are coming down the pilot ladder of the prow. You go up that pilot ladder, get on that ship and tell me how many people are still on board. And what they need. Is that clear? You need to tell me if there are children, women or people in need of assistance. And tell me the exact number of each of these categories. Is that clear? Listen Schettino, that you saved yourself from the sea, but I am going to... I'm going to make sure you get in trouble. ...I am going to make you pay for this. Go on board."
Captain Gregorio De Falco
Captain De Falco of the Livorno Port Authority demanding the captain of the stricken cruise ship Costa Concordia to return on board where hundreds of passengers were still trapped.

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Matson raises Hawaii fuel surcharge
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United States President Barack Obama will jet off to Hawaii for a 17-day Christmas vacation with wife Michelle and daughters Malia, 13, and Sasha, 10.

Obama, who visited the island just two weeks ago for an economic summit, will head to Honolulu on December 17 until January 2.

The President's family covers the cost of a private beach front residence in Kailua, Oahu, for their vacation - a 'Winter White House' that costs up to 3,500 dollars a day.

But the local and federal taxpayers help pay the bill for travel and security, the Daily Mail reports.

Last year, a similar trip had cost over a million dollars. (ANI)


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