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Entries from May 20th, 2010

Two versions of a rainy morning

May 20th, 2010 · 11 Comments · Kaaawa, Photographs

This photo was taken this morning (Thursday), during part of our walk where I didn’t have to huddle under my umbrella. At first, I thought I would like the B&W version the best. But a few tweaks to the color version and my resolve wavered. Any thoughts from readers would be appreciated. [Photo info--6:31 a.m., [...]

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The Advertiser’s demise approaches

May 20th, 2010 · 9 Comments · Media

Advertiser reporter (and former Star-Bulletin writer) Rick Daysog has accepted a position at The McClatchy Company’s Sacramento Bee, where he will covering “a new beat that spans air quality, energy and green technology, to be covered from a business and consumer perspective.” According to Wikipedia, the Bee has won five Pulitzer Prizes over the years. [...]

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Political ties of former ethics chair draws more scrutiny

May 20th, 2010 · No Comments · Ethics

CityEthics.org, a blog associated with a nonprofit organization in Connecticut, picked up on the issue of political activities by former Honolulu Ethics Commission chair, Lex Smith. In a blog post today, Robert Wechsler, director of research for City Ethics, comments after reviewing the political activities attributed to Smith and the relevant provisions of law: I [...]

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Conservative group attacks Case, ignores Hanabusa, apparently agreeing that he’s the main Dem contender in special election

May 20th, 2010 · No Comments · Campaigns, Politics

Looking at the barrage of last minute television ads by the group “Independent Women’s Voice” attacking Ed Case are a reminder that the GOP sees Case as the only viable challenger in this race. The group’s report to the Federal Election Commission on May 7 reports expenditures for production and subsequent media buys for “Case [...]

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