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Batteries: the New Electrical Grid? Understanding DER with Sam Monet and Mark Want

Mark Want and Sam Monet share new developments in distributed energy resources technology which open a greater discussion of the function of Hawaii’s future electricity grid. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any time […]

Are the Courts Crazy? (Robert Thomas)

Keli`i Akina and Robert Thomas discuss recent cases in the Hawaii and US Supreme Courts that have puzzled some observers. Attorney Thomas brings years of analyzing court decisions to bear on issues such as the Thirty-Meter Telescope, the rights of a Hawaiian pig farmer, and the OHA/Na`i Aupuni efforts to conduct a state-sponsored race-based election […]

Around the Globe in 2016 – Cologne Attacks, Climate Change and Global Sicknesses

We hear Gauri’s perspective on recent events across the globe and speculation looking towards 2016. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any time for great content and great community. Our vision is to be […]

The Road is Paved with Innovation: Ian Kitajima and David Takeyama of Oceanit

Ian Kitajima and David Takeyama join Ted to share some of the upcoming innovation in the fields of education, disaster, humanitarian relief, and defense around Hawaii ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any time […]

Matt and Hunter Unshroud the PDC: Permaculture Design Course

Matthew Lynch and Hunter Heaivilin, Permaculutre Design Course instructors, get together to explain the inner workings of the PDC. Then, the dynamic duo of permaculture in Hawai’i share the plan for the January Permaculture Design Course. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming […]

The Challenges of Growing Up and Becoming a Success in Hawaii with Allana Wade Coffee

Allana Wade Coffee, Ph.D., NCC, LMHC, is an Educational Psychologist, National Certified Counselor, and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She shares her suggestions for taking the right mental approach to becoming a HI success. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows […]

El Chapo, My Mind and IRS-BS

ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any time for great content and great community. Our vision is to be a leader in shaping a more vital and thriving Hawaii as the foundation for future […]

Comparing Islands and Food Security: Hawaii and Puerto Rico – Isabel Pares and Paul Furumo

Similar to Hawaii, 85% of food on the island of Puerto Rico is imported, prompting the government to find ways to boost the agricultural sector. One tactic is the Climate Adaptation Project within the USDA Caribbean Climate Hub. The aim of this project is to create documents and videos that serve to demonstrate the potential […]

Today’s Headlines

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- Jodi Kantor

An upside-down flag, adopted by Trump supporters contesting the Biden victory, flew over the justice’s front lawn as the Supreme Court was considering an election case. [...]

- Ben Protess, Jonah E. Bromwich and Maggie Haberman
Michael Cohen and Todd Blanche Match Wits in Trump Hush-Money Trial

Michael D. Cohen tried to parry attacks on his honesty as Todd Blanche, Donald J. Trump’s lawyer, tried to destroy his credibility with jurors. [...]

- Kate Christobek and Jesse McKinley
Trump Trial Day 18 Takeaways: Michael Cohen Faces Grueling Cross-Examination

After a grueling day of cross-examination for Michael D. Cohen, the judge told lawyers to be ready to make closing arguments by Tuesday. [...]

- Annie Karni
Matt Gaetz and Other Republicans Flock to Trump’s Trial

On Thursday, an entourage of about 20 accompanied the former president to court. Among them were many lawmakers. [...]

- William K. Rashbaum and Patrick McGeehan
Trump’s Trial Menu: What’s for Lunch?

Over the course of the last several weeks, Donald J. Trump and his legal team have lunched on fast food, sandwiches and pizzas. [...]

Trump lawyer accuses Cohen of lying in hush-money trial

Tensions boil over on a heated day in court, as the ex-president’s lawyer assails the prosecution's star witness. [...]

Is the move to electric cars running out of power?

There has been an unexpected slowdown in sales of electric cars. Could this be more than a blip? [...]

Late education plans mean kids miss out on support in England

Thousands of children miss out as some councils in England fail to meet deadlines, the BBC finds. [...]

Chris Mason: What the razzmatazz and promises tell you about Labour

Sir Keir Starmer has carefully crafted an image similar to previous Labour leader Sir Tony Blair. [...]

Modi’s India: A decade of popularity and polarisation

Indian PM Narendra Modi is eyeing a historic third term after a decade in power. [...]

Publicly listed Reddit is looking to diversify its revenue beyond advertising. Earlier this year, the social network also struck a deal allowing Google's parent company to use its data to [...]

Ukraine said their units have managed to stop Russian forces in Kharkiv, but Moscow said they would continue to advance. Kim Jong Un's sister said North Korea has not provided [...]

New research predicts a rise in life expectancy worldwide over the next three decades, particularly in Africa. Meanwhile, obesity and other factors are also set to play a larger role [...]

A major state-supported environmental group won a suit against the German government, which will have to improve its climate protection plan after the court found it insufficient to achieve the [...]

The Egyptian government is considering withdrawing its ambassador from Israel and joining South Africa's genocide case in the International Court of Justice. But analysts doubt the Egypt-Israel peace treaty is [...]

- The Associated Press
Arrests at the U.S. border fall in April, bucking usual spring increase

U.S. officials have largely attributed the decline to more enforcement in Mexico, including in yards where migrants are known to board freight trains. [...]

- Kirk Siegler
Biden ending new leases in America's top coal region

Citing climate change, federal land managers are moving to end new leasing for coal in the country's top producing region. [...]

- Rafael Nam
The Dow Jones hits 40,000 for the first time. What to know about this major milestone

Stock markets received a boost from new data showing inflation is easing. Lower inflation has raised hopes about the U.S. economy — but there are still a lot of unknowns. [...]

- Jonathan Franklin
1,500 college applicants thought they were accepted. They soon learned it was an error

Georgia State University says the students were not sent an official acceptance letter but "communication" from a department welcoming those who intend to major in a specific academic area. [...]

- Rob Schmitz
How Does Israel's Military Investigate Itself?

While Israel's government has strongly rejected the idea that the International Criminal Court could prosecute Israeli's accused of war crimes in Gaza, many in Israel say the military doesn't do [...]

- Associated Press

FIFA will seek independent legal advice before holding an extraordinary council meeting by July 25 to make a decision on a Palestinian proposal to suspend Israel from international soccer because [...]

- Associated Press

Rays reliever Jason Adam was forced out of Thursday night’s game at Fenway Park in the ninth inning when pitching coach Kyle Snyder headed to the mound with Tampa Bay [...]

- Huizhong Wu and Emily Wang Fujiyama | AP

Russian President Vladimir Putin is focusing on trade and cultural exchanges on his state visit to China that started with bonhomie in Beijing and a summit with China’s leader Xi [...]

- Hillel Italie | AP

PEN America gathered Thursday night for its annual gala, a high-profile event raised even higher because some wondered if it would be held at all [...]

- Dave Campbell | AP

Anthony Edwards scored 27 points to pull the Minnesota Timberwolves out of their mid-series slump and deliver a flawless 115-70 victory over the Denver Nuggets to force a Game 7 [...]

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