That’s the question that is bothering me. Was that the first time Coach McMackin told that story? It just didn’t sound like it. What bothers me is that the softball approach of hometown sports reporting might have misled Coach McMackin into believing reporters will always be willing to edit their coverage to his benefit. There [...]
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Gannett’s Honolulu Advertiser has fended off a federal lawsuit alleging discrimination. As reported over the weekend, Senior Judge Sam King granted Gannett’s motion for summary judgement and dismissed the case. In the suit, a former Advertiser employee alleged editorial and opinion editor Jeanne Mariani-Belding created a hostile work environment by maing numerous disparaging remarks about [...]
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Thanks to Jahan Bryne for reminding me that today is the 10th anniversary of the passing of his father, Desmond Byrne. Aug 3 marks the 10th -year anniversary of Desmond’s passing. He died on his 64th birthday in 1999. Coincidentally, I went to hear Ledward Kaapana in concert in Oakland a few days ago, and [...]
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