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Canadian philosopher Marshall McLuhan's theory of the media is that the medium is the message, meaning that the structure of the printed word affects everybody in very drastic ways.

Good human interest stories are important to keep our spirits up in this great state of Hawaii. There are many ways to report all the caring and wonderful ways we take care of each other.

This will benefit all of us, as well as our visitors on vacation in a beautiful place we call home.

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