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Germany and Hawaii Compare Notes on Clean Energy – Part I

Jay Fidell and Zuri Bender cover the first of a two part series highlighting a conference in Honolulu that discussed clean energy development. A talk show featuring Denis Salle, Honorary Consul for Germany in Hawaii, and Rene ven den Hoevel, of the German American Chamber of Commerce provided background on the conference. Rene ven den […]

Susannah Drake: Making Hawaii Green

Jay Fidell and Zuri Bender highlight Susannah Drake’s recent visit to Honolulu. Susannah works to create innovative architecture, with a firm based in Brooklyn, New York, DLANDstudios. Features clips from a Community Matters show with Scott Wilson, and a show with Susannah Drake. They also took a look at architecture throughout Honolulu. Features a commentary […]

A July 4h Reunion on the Big Island

Donna Blanchard and Zuri Bender cover a fourth of July family and neighborhood reunion in Havi in North Kohala, Big Island. They take a trip around the Big Island, show pictures of the drive, a bon dance, the Arakaki family, and talk to the people that attended about community issues, life on the Big Island, […]

Finding A Way for the Ala Wai Canal

Duke Oishi and Zuri Bender highlights a piece Sachi Slomoff produced about the state of the Ala Wai Canal in Honolulu. Public opinion about the state of the resource is shown through various interviews. A small history is provided. Featured photos from Zuri Bender and clips from Michael Crain. Also includes commentary from Jay Fidell […]

Going Outside for Content with Maria Mera

Maria, Jay, and Zuri get together for an examination of what it means to host a show on ThinkTech, and how we can do it better. 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 […]

Don’t Be Afraid to Host – Carl Campagna, Carol Mon Lee and Minky

ThinkTech is always looking to improve its service and strives to be approachable to our community. Join two of our newer hosts for a ThinkTech Tutorial. Carol and Carl share some of their “how-tos” in terms of hosting a great show. Topics to include: 1. Getting and preparing guests. 2. Identifying areas, naming episodes. 3. […]

Green Outrage with Anukriti “Anu” Hittle and Howard Green

ThinkTech is always looking to improve its service and strives to be approachable to our community. Join two of our suave hosts for a ThinkTech Tutorial. Howard and Anu share some of their “how-tos” in terms of hosting a great show. Topics to include: 1. Getting and preparing guests. 2. Identifying areas, naming episodes. 3. […]

Hawaii, State of Unfunded Liabilities

Zuri Bender and Justine Espiritu highlight the recent program about unfunded liabilities for the state, featuring talks from Steve Petranik, Kalbert Young, Andrew Aoki, Kitty Lagareta, Hunter Heaivilin, Colin Moore and Keli’i Akina. Original Air Date March 1, 2015. Episode 219. The hosts for this episode were Justine Espiritu, Zuri Bender. The hosts for this […]

The Sustainability Unconference at Protohub

Duke Oishi and Zuri Bender highlight a new talk show entitled “HUB Talks” and the Unconference in Kaka’ako about Sustainability. Original Air Date February 15, 2015. Episode 217. The hosts for this episode were Duke Oishi, Zuri Bender. The hosts for this episode were Duke Oishi, Zuri Bender. The hosts for this episode were Duke […]

Hawaii Business Keeps Up With Technology

Donna Blanchard and Zuri Bender highlight the “Keeping Up With Technology” program featuring Steve Petranik, Eric Fleckles, Greg Isobe, Joel Kumabe and Marcus Yano. Original Air Date December 7, 2014. The hosts for this episode were Donna Blanchard, Zuri Bender. The hosts for this episode were Donna Blanchard, Zuri Bender. The hosts for this episode […]

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- Damien Cave
Isolated and Defiant, Israel Vows to ‘Stand Alone’ in War on Hamas

As the death toll in Gaza has risen, countries have turned their backs on Israel. The consequences of those desertions, from security to economics, risk turning Israel into a pariah. [...]

- Peter Baker
The Long, Tortured Road to Biden’s Clash With Netanyahu Over Gaza War

The president offered strong support to Israel after Oct. 7 but has grown increasingly frustrated over the conduct of the war. “He has just gotten to a point where enough [...]

- John Ismay
A Brief History of the 2,000-Pound Bombs Central to U.S.-Israeli Tensions

The one-ton Mark 84 bomb was designed shortly after World War II. Adding guidance kits has kept it in use for more than 70 years. [...]

- Maya King and Reid J. Epstein
Why Antiwar Protests Haven’t Flared Up at Black Colleges Like Morehouse

The White House appears anxious about President Biden’s coming speech at Morehouse College. But for complex reasons, such campuses have had far less visible Gaza tensions. [...]

- Katie Glueck
Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania Leans Into Fight Over Campus Antisemitism

Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, the proudly Jewish leader of a battleground state, has dived headfirst into subjects that have wrenched apart his party. [...]

Israel orders more Rafah evacuations and reports face-to-face battles with Hamas

People in further areas of Gaza's southern city Rafah have been told to head to an "expanded humanitarian area" by the Israeli military. [...]

Dutch contestant disqualified from Eurovision

The singer, Joost Klein, had been among the favourites to win the contest in Malmö, Sweden. [...]

Kuenssberg: What could possibly go wrong for Keir Starmer? A lot, actually

Labour's leadership is bouncing - but there are plenty of potential pitfalls between Starmer and No 10. [...]

How can I see the Northern Lights tonight?

Missed the Northern lights last night? Don't worry, there will be another opportunity to see them tonight. Here's how. [...]

In pictures: Northern Lights dazzle around the world

The aurora borealis was visible around the world on Friday night, stunning photographers everywhere. [...]

The ongoing siege on the last stronghold of the Sudanese Armed Forces in Darfur could not only end in bloodshed for civilians, but also draw more actors into the war [...]

One of the Eurovision Song Contest favorites has been disqualified hours before the grand final. Police are investigating complaints against him from a female member of the production crew. [...]

The Israeli military has told residents in more parts of the southern city of Rafah to relocate to an "expanded humanitarian area." Follow DW for the latest. [...]

Kharkiv's governor said that almost 1,800 people had been moved from areas near the front line for their own safety. Russia sought to reactivate what had been an almost frozen [...]

The tiny oil-rich nation along the Persian Gulf has seen four elections in as many years, underscoring a political gridlock between the assembly and the royals and their appointed government. [...]

- The Associated Press
Flash floods have killed more than 300 people in Afghanistan

Floods from heavy seasonal rains have destroyed over 1,000 houses, the U.N. food agency said. A U.N. official said the floods are a reminder of Afghanistan's vulnerability to the climate [...]

- Aya Batrawy
Israel expands evacuation orders in Rafah as aid groups struggle to prepare

Israel's military issued new evacuation orders in Gaza's southernmost city of Rafah, forcing even more Palestinians to relocate on Saturday ahead of a likely expanded ground operation there. [...]

- Kristen Martin
'Women and Children First' is a tale about how actions and choices affect others

The puzzle of a girl's death propels Alina Grabowski's debut novel but, really, it's less about the mystery and more about how our actions impact each other, especially when we [...]

- Jonathan Lambert
Why writing by hand beats typing for thinking and learning

Researchers are learning that handwriting engages the brain in ways typing can't match, raising questions about the costs of ditching this age-old practice, especially for kids. [...]

- Danielle Kurtzleben
What did Trump say? Explaining the former president's favorite talking points

Former President Donald Trump continues to ratchet up his rhetoric on the campaign trail, but if someone doesn't follow Trump all the time, decoding his meaning can get confusing. We're [...]

- Kasha Patel

A severe geomagnetic storm powered by five coronal ejections from the sun will result in a vivid aurora borealis. Here are some tips for seeing it this weekend. [...]

- Associated Press

Connor Bedard scored twice and Canada opened its title defense at the ice hockey world championship with a 4-2 win over newcomer Britain [...]

- Steven Petrow

STDs cases are on the rise, not just among young people; Aging adults who have sex with a new partner should be tested for them, too. [...]

- Lolita C. Baldor | AP

U.S. special operations commanders are having to do more with less and they’re learning from the war in Ukraine, That means juggling how to add more high-tech experts to their [...]

- Cindy Boren

Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft, is slated to make his MLB debut Saturday at Pittsburgh against the Chicago Cubs. [...]

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