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Hawaiian Electric and the Future of Renewable Technologies (Asia Pacific Business Strategies)

A Strategy Discussion with HECO representative Peter Rosegg Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) and its sister companies are the only providers of grid electric power in the Hawaiian Islands. So the company has a responsibility of stewardship to all citizens and businesses, and invests continuously in technology innovation, education and infrastructure in order to keep up […]

Big Data and Data Science (Asia Pacific Business Strategies)

An Inside View from a Bank Analyst On this episode of Asia Pacific Business Strategies, Anthony Lei joins Michael North in a discussion about how big banks use big data. Get an inside view from a data analyst. The host for this episode is Michael North. The guest for this episode is Anthony Lei. ThinkTech […]

VERGE Hawaii: Energy, Environment, Community (Asia Pacific Business Strategies)

A major international conference on Green Technologies comes to Honolulu. Elaine Hsieh directs a powerful three-day series of events in Honolulu: June 12-14 — Hilton Hawaiian Village, Honolulu It’s the 10-year anniversary of the inception of the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative, which was instrumental in the state’s ambitious mandate of 100% renewable energy in the […]

Chinese Language: An Introduction to Thought and Culture (Understanding China)

A skilled teacher of Chinese presents a First Lesson. Joanne Jeremie has lived and worked in China, and taught English to Chinese students. She also works in America, teaching Chinese to American students. Her methods are unusual, and non-academic; she teaches language as a living, intuitive experience and helps people quickly get a grasp of […]

Creative Dancing Business with IONA (Asia Pacific Business Strategies)

Cheryl Flaharty of IONA Contemporary Dance Theater; surviving and thriving in the performing arts. Cheryl is a visionary artist whose work unveils the mystery of the human spirit. Raised in Hawaii, she received a B.A. in Dance from the University of Hawaii and performed as a principle dancer with Betty Jones’ and Fritz Ludin’s Dances […]

Chinese Language and Culture:The Roots of Understanding (Understanding China)

A conversation with Cyndy Ning of the Confucius Institute. In this conversation, we explore the ways in which China has become an important factor in the business, academic and cultural environment of Hawai’i. Cyndy will offer a basic lesson in common, everyday Chinese words and expressions, and talk about the pictorial and inferential nature of […]

Arthur Lipper Royalties 101 Interview

Arthur Lipper is a leading innovator in the field of financial services, with more than five decades of experience in world financial markets. Through the Lipper Index, and the international Lipper Fund Performance Awards, he pioneered breakthroughs in the fields of mutual fund analysis, stock index futures and mutual funds. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on […]

Practical Tao Approach to Business

Diane Fujio has served the Taoist practice taught by Doctor Zhi Gang Sha for eleven years. Inspired by his life’s dedication to unconditional service to others, Diane met Dr. Sha personally. Since then, she helped to found the Tao Healing Center in Honolulu, and completed studies to become a certified Master Teacher of the Soul […]

Become a Creative Problem Solver

The Art of Thinking Smart welcomes one of the premier coaches and experts in personal and organization management to our studio today.Chris Miller has been active in the information technology industry for 25 years, focusing on communication skills, emotional intelligence and deep listening. He has completed advanced studies in communications and mediation, and teaches collaboration […]

Doing Business in China

Tune in for an episode of the Art of Thinking Smart where David Chang and Michael North discuss tips and tricks for successfully doing business in China. 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 […]

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- Peter Baker
As Gaza Talks Falter, Negotiators Look for a Deal or a Scapegoat

President Biden’s decision to withhold offensive weapons if Israel attacks Rafah has scrambled cease-fire talks. But much of the various sides’ recriminations may be to gain advantage — or shift [...]

- Adam Rasgon, Julian E. Barnes and Michael Levenson
Breach Grows Between Biden and Israel’s Leaders Over Rafah Invasion

Defiant Israelis have vowed to do “whatever is necessary” in the Gaza Strip despite the American president’s threat to withhold weapons. [...]

- Livia Albeck-Ripka
Hillary Clinton Accuses Protesters of Ignorance of Mideast History

In an interview on the MSNBC show “Morning Joe,” on Thursday, Ms. Clinton criticized student protesters, saying many were ignorant of the history of the Middle East, the United States [...]

- Elizabeth A. Harris
Colson Whitehead Cancels His Commencement Speech at UMass Amherst

The author said he made the decision after the university called the police to remove peaceful protesters from their encampments. [...]

- Jonah E. Bromwich, Ben Protess and Maggie Haberman
Stormy Daniels Parries Trump Lawyer’s Attacks in Hush-Money Trial Testimony

In a second day of cross-examination, Ms. Daniels resisted the implication she had tried to shake down Donald J. Trump by selling her story of a sexual liaison. [...]

Netanyahu defiant after US threat to stop weapons

Israeli leader says his country will "stand alone" and "fight with fingernails" if shipments are halted. [...]

Where Stormy Daniels' testimony leaves the Trump trial

Experts say the star witness's answers were sometimes useful - and other times completely irrelevant. [...]

Victims infected with Hep C after blood screening began

Lawyers tell the BBC people infected after September 1991 should be allowed to claim compensation. [...]

Starmer to pledge anti-terror powers to tackle small boats

The Labour leader will pledge to divert £75m from the Rwanda scheme to border security if he wins power. [...]

Israel heads to Eurovision final, despite protests

Twenty-year-old singer Eden Golan makes the final, despite being booed during dress rehearsals. [...]

Adult film star Stormy Daniels denied using a sexual encounter with former US President Donald Trump to make money as she wrapped up testimony in his hush money trial. [...]

He was a partner of the law firm Mossack Fonseca, at one time the world's fourth-largest provider of offshore financial services. The firm closed due to "irreparable damage" in the [...]

According to police estimates, over 10,000 people turned up to protest Israel's inclusion in the Eurovision Song Contest, held in Malmo, Sweden. Israeli contestant Eden Golan made the final with [...]

His father ruled Chad for a generation and now Mahamat Deby Itno has consolidated the family dynasty with victory in the presidential election. [...]

The event, which happens every quarter century, will attract over 30 million pilgrims. But the Italian capital's infrastructure is in a sad state, leading many to ask if it can [...]

- Glen Weldon
Eurovision 2024: Here are the songs with the best shot at glory

Another year, another glitter-filled spectacle known as the Eurovision Song Contest. The Grand Final airs Saturday at 3:00 p.m. ET on Peacock in the United States. [...]

- Joanna Kakissis
A Foiled Assassination Plot in Ukraine; Russia Marks World War II Victory

Ukraine uncovers what they say was a sophisticated network of spies working with Russia to kill President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other top officials. And in Russia, during a celebration marking [...]

- Emma Bowman
Luis Rubiales faces sexual assault trial for unsolicited kiss at World Cup

The case against the ex-Spanish soccer federation head who kissed player Jenni Hermoso without consent is going to trial, a judge ruled. Three others will be tried for allegedly pressuring [...]

- Jeongyoon Han
Barron Trump will serve as a Florida delegate at the GOP convention

Barron Trump, who turned 18 in March, has largely been kept out of the spotlight — until now. His name appears on a list of delegates for Florida at the [...]

- Gabrielle Emanuel
RFK Jr. is not alone. More than a billion people have parasitic worms

Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke about a time when, as he put it, "A worm ... got into my brain and ate a portion of it and then [...]

- Associated Press

Cavaliers blow out Celtics 118-94, tie series at 1 game apiece [...]

- Joe Reedy | AP

Dairon Blanco had three hits, including a two-run homer in the third, Michael Wacha picked up his first win in over a month and the Kansas City Royals rolled to [...]

- Cliff Brunt | AP

Luka Doncic had 29 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, and the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-110 to even their Western Conference semifinals series at one win [...]

- Edith M. Lederer | AP

The U.N. General Assembly is expected to vote Friday on a resolution that would grant Palestine new “rights and privileges” and call on the Security Council to favorably reconsider its [...]

- Adam Beam | AP

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is preparing to update his budget proposal [...]

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