Largest international maritime exercise. The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guests for this episode are LCDR Simon Dent and CDR Scott Nietzel. 27th Rim of the Pacific biennial maritime exercise will be an at-sea-only event in light of COVID-19 concerns. The theme of RIMPAC 2020 is “Capable, Adaptive, Partners.” The at-sea-only construct […]
Update on the Coronavirus in Japan (Looking to the East)
ThinkTech is a Hawaii 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Please support us by making a donation. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com How well are the Japanese coping with it? Last time we looked, Japan was having a resurgence. What steps has it taken to deal with the pandemic. Have they been effective. What is the status of infection and death now. What […]
How Much of a Sin is a Sin Tax (Talking Tax)
Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com It reflects taxes that are intended to change our social behavior. Tom Yamachika, President of the Tax Foundation of Hawaii, will discuss the various sin taxes in Hawaii and the public policy issues behind them. The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guest for this […]
Remarkable Energy Events in the Legislature (Hawaii, State of Clean Energy)
Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com Profound changes for the State Energy Office. What happened with the Energy Office: Effective July 1, it will no longer be a Division within DBEDT, it will be an agency administratively attached to DBEDT. The Chief Energy Officer will no longer be a Civil Service position. It […]
Return of the Prodigal Author (Community Matters)
Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com On Community Matters. Jay Fidell talks with author, Kirby Wright about his new book, The Queen of Molokai. 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 us out any […]
The New Hawaii Tax Watch Doggie (Community Matters)
Good Government Depends on an Informed Public. In this episode of Community Matters, Tom Yamachika and Jay Fidell take a look at some interesting current tax related topics. They will look at Wayfair case, Veto of Resort Fee bill, Suit by several states against USA relating to $10k SALT deduction cap, The new Hawaii Tax […]
Verge, revelations, notable speakers and sessions, attendees. (Mina, Marco And Me On Energy)
Movement on the PBR…discussed at the Verge.. This week Jay Fidell and Marco Mangelsdorf talk about some of the revelations from Verge. They will take a look at movement on the PBR, the potential permanent loss of LNG, as well as the Mid-year state of PV report across Hawaii. The host for this episode is […]
Update on Sustainable Transportation & Projects of the STCH (Hawaii, State Of Clean Energy)
Sustainable Transportation Coalition of Hawaii. In this episode of Hawaii, State of Clean Energy, Lauren Reichelt, Maria Tome, and Jay Fidell talk discuss new developments in Sustainable Transportation and Projects of the STCH. The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guests for this episode are Lauren Reichelt and Maria Tome. ThinkTech Hawaii streams […]
Rockets for Gaza – Dr. Rafi Boritzer
Jay Fidell and Rafi Boritzer talk about the recent Israeli interception of a ship bound for Gaza loaded with advanced rockets with a range that could have reached anywhere in Israel.