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Entries from August 12th, 2010

The smears of summer

August 12th, 2010 · 20 Comments · Campaigns, Politics

Watch out, the smears are coming. Just a coincidence? On the day that the HGEA endorsements of Mufi Hannemann and Brian Schatz were announced, a comment was submitted here (but not approved) taking a wildly unfair shot at L.G. candidate Brian Schatz. The comment appeared to be well-sourced, with enough citations to Hawaii laws and [...]

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Woodworker Abel Gomes credited with making early surfboards, canoe paddles

August 12th, 2010 · No Comments · History

I received an email this week looking for additional photos or information about Abel Gomes, a 20th century cabinet maker and woodworker who became a well-known surfboard shaper, and his son, Allan Gomes, a well-known surfboard maker in his own right. Along with the note came three photographs. Click on any photo for a larger [...]

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