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Entries from March 9th, 2009

Monday…The world of newspapers in freefall, Twitter and social media expanding impact

March 9th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Media, Politics

It seems impossible, but Gannett’s stock fell more than 30 percent last week, dropping below $2 per share on Friday before closing at $2.20, and it has started today down a bit further. Those heady days when shares topped $80 and stories went around about Gannett millionaires working in newsrooms don’t seem all that long [...]

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Aloha, Marty!

March 9th, 2009 · No Comments · General

It was another hard-to-get-through day as a smaller group of family and friends joined together at Kailua Beach Park to say aloha to Marty McClain. In this photo, Marty’s wife, Wendy, holds the ti leaf wrapped container high overhead as the canoe is launched and friends shouted a last goodbye. Two canoes made the short [...]

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