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Entries from August 7th, 2010

Where blogging and journalism meet

August 7th, 2010 · 13 Comments · Blogs, Media

I’ve been thinking again about bloggers, journalists, and the intersection of the two. This week, I sent the following suggestions to the Hawaii SPJ board concerning their annual Excellence in Journalism competition. There’s a lot of competition for their awards and they carry weight in the journalism community. They use independent judges who don’t play [...]

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Hawaii surfing and paddling championship held in June 1943

August 7th, 2010 · 2 Comments · History, John Lind Collection

In June 1943, a surfing and paddling competition was held in Waikiki, sponsored by the Hawaii Surfing Association, along with the Outrigger Canoe Club and the Honolulu Junior Chamber of Commerce. Martial law was still in effect and barbed wire was strung out along parts of Waikiki Beach. A few photographs of the event, and [...]

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