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Hawaii Clean Energy Day The Energy Code

Energy efficiency—trading in gas-gulpers in buildings for gas-sippers—is the fastest, cheapest, , easiest way of keeping energy dollars in citizens’ pockets. The fastest, easiest way of transforming to high efficiency is by adopting new building energy codes. On Code Green, Howard Wiig shows how inexpensive energy efficiency is and argues that because energy codes are […]

Hawaiis Fire Code and Current Technology

Amir Borochov of Ohana Control Systems appears on Condo Insider with Richard Emery to discuss current Honolulu building code, alarm systems, sprinkler systems, extinguishers and the cost of retrofit. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check […]

Building Safety

Is Your Condo Compliant With Local Building Codes? Lance Luke, National Building Expert and Best Selling Author, appears on Condo Insider with Scott Sherley to discuss building safety topics that include fire safety, Concrete spalling, Corroded railing, windows, plumbing pipes, electrical, and more. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 […]

The Tropical Code What does it Bode

A brand new building energy code just became law. Its Tropical Path, unlike any other, offers a lower cost, ultra-healthy alternative to conventional new homes. Tune in for Code Green as Howard Wiig explains the Hawaii’s new building energy code. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday […]

Seven Bedrooms, Four Baths and Net Zero Energy

Sean Ramos, builder extraordinaire, appears on Code Green to share how he constructs his own VERY large home in Enchanted Lakes and pays HECO less than $100 a month! Sean reveals his secrets as the home evolves from framing to happy habitation.Takeaway: secrets to happy habitationKeywords: Happy, Habitation, Building, Green, Energy, Efficiency ThinkTech Hawaii streams […]

Aging Buildings and Reserve Studies

Can A Quality Reserve Studies Limit Risk For Our Aging Building? Dana Bergeman, Principal Of Bergeman Project Group, Appears On Condo Insider With Richard Emery To Address Major Expenses Of Aging Buildings, Loan Strategies, How To Spot A Poor Reserve Study And Other Recommendations. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to […]

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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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