Capsun's Corner – by Capsun M. Poe

Today is Admission Day in Hawaii.  But it’s not just any anniversary.  Today marks the 50th anniversary (or semicentennial) of Hawaii’s admission as a state.  So whether you are a marginalized Native Hawaiian in your own homeland, a patriotic American, or somewhere in between, it’s an important day.
But that’s not what today’s post is about.  [...]

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IN MEMORIAM

David Lance Arneson, co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons (April 7)

HAWAII

Props:  A tie.  First, local CBS affiliate KGMB9 for winning 3 Edward R. Murrow awards. News Director Chris Archer (@KGMB9Archer) has more details on his witty and well-written blog. Second, Hawaiian Airlines (@HawaiianAirline)for being named the top in airline quality in 2008 and for being [...]

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IN MEMORIAM

Asa Yamashita, Waianae High School teacher whom I had the pleasure of working with briefly when I worked in Waianae (February 27)
Mr. Leo, one of blogger Ian Lind’s cats (February 27)
Ryan Nakanishi, all-around great guy, educator, husband of one of my co-workers, and best friend of one of my friends, Art, who wrote a [...]

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