Dr. Allana Coffee joins Steve for some psychotherapy myth busting. We learn about misconceptions and truths about counseling as well as some suggestions on how to pick the therapist right for you. 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 […]
Jewels of the Forest: Tree Snail Conservation – David Sischo, PhD (DLNR)
In this series, we focus on moving beyond outrage to solutions to climate change problems facing people, nations, and the world. In this episode, we will look at what makes these little critters so special, the gargantuan efforts to avert an extinction crisis—so much so that even the army has been involved, a snail action […]
Is Pumped Hydro Hawaii’s Energy Storage Solution? William “Bill” Tam
Find out why long-time Hawaii water issues expert Bill Tam believes pumped hydroelectricity storage is the best way to meet Hawaii’s major renewable energy challenge: making electricity available when it is needed most. 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 […]
Across the Waters to the Western Pacific Islands – Gregg Nakano and Charles Devaney
Frequent-flyer Chuck Devaney of UAS Acadamy in Virginia and Gregg Nakano, man of many visions here in Hawaii, discuss a very important and timely program dealing with Majuro and sea level rise in the Pacific Islands. Drones or Unmanned Air Systems can play a critical role in capturing the current status of the land as […]
ThinkTech back on Radio
ThinkTech has been on radio, on and off, FM and AM, since its original ThinkTech Hawaii weekly show on Hawaii Public Radio 89.3 FM from 2001-2008. Now ThinkTech has initiated an audio stream of its 24/7 video stream on the Internet. You can get the stream and listen to ThinkTech Internet Radio all day and […]
The Nelson Case: Justice Past Due or a Misuse of Power? Moses Haia and John Waihee
Former Governor Waihee’s inaugural ThinkTech show takes a deeper look into the Nelson Case with his first guest, Moses Haia. The Nelson Case is wherein the Court ruled the legislature/Governor are required to fund the department of Hawaiian Home Lands annual administrative costs in the amount of $28 million dollars. Legislature/Governor challenging the ruling as […]
“Life is Cool” by Desigual – Vardit Hacmon
Desigual, a clothing store based in Barcelona, lands in Hawaii at the Ala Moana mall. They claim that life is full of color, joy and fantasy and their atypical clothes will make you feel unique and irresistible. Ala Moana’s Desigual manager, Vardit Hacmon, goes in depth about various fashion aspects with a fellow fashionista, Maria […]
Another Chapter in the Approval Process with Mina Morita and Marco Mangelsdorf
Marco, Mina, and Jay discuss the future of rooftop solar in Hawaii without Net Energy Metering. We also hear updates on the HEI-NextEra proposed sale. 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 […]
A Government Crackdown of the Shared Economy – William H. Page and Joseph W. Kent
Honolulu City Council is cracking down on illegal short-term vacation rentals, however, government restriction has prevented anyone from entering the market. Now the city has hired 5 inspectors to issue fines and penalties of up to $1,000 per day. Will Page tells Joe Kent how changes affect apps like Airbnb and the new shared economy. […]
Seamounts from Space with Paul Wessel
Professor Paul Wessel of the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) at UH Manoa discusses engaging educational methods used to enhance scientific studies in his classroom. Paul also teaches us about detecting seamounts through satellites and radar technology. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday […]