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May 14, 2009

80 percent

Amount of the more than $90 million in federal funds aimed at helping the unemployed in Hawaii that's being used to pay unemployment benefits

7 percent

Amount that's being used for job counseling and training programs

$100

Maximum amount Honolulu motorists can be fined for talking on a cell phone without a hands-free device or sending text messages while driving, effective July 1

92 feet

Length of a proposed telescope that would be placed atop Haleakala to monitor solar activity; public comments are being accepted through June 22, visit atst.nso.edu for info

Sources: National Science Foundation, Pacific Business News, Honolulu Advertiser, The Maui News