Bytemarks Cafe – Episode 39 – May 13, 2009

First we look at the latest tech news and happenings in Hawaii and beyond. Then we have Terrence Young from the Hawaii Macintosh & Apple Users’ Society here to talk about Spring Fest. Later, Stuart Candy fom the Hawaii Research Center for Futures Studies and Jason Seaborn from the Hawaii State Department of Health will be here to talk about Coral Cross and scenario planning.

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Bytemarks Cafe – Episode 38 – May 6, 2009

After the headlines, Ailed Garcia from Kapiolani Community College talks about the New Media Demo Reel called “The Big Reveal.” Then, Paul Zorner from Hawaii BioEnergy and Heidi Kuehnle from Kuehnle Agrosystems will be here to talk about Bio Fuels and the part they play in our energy future.

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Bytemarks Cafe – Episode 31 – March 18, 2009

First we look at the latest tech news and happenings in Hawaii and beyond. Then, Jay Fidell from Think Tech Hawaii will tell us about an upcoming event called the State of the Web 2009. Finally, Daniel Leuck will join us to talk about his business, Ikayzo, and what it takes to build a sustainable software business in Hawaii.

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Bytemarks Cafe – Episode 30 – March 11, 2009

First we look at the latest tech news and happenings in Hawaii and beyond. Then, Jay Jurick talks about the stellar line-up planned for “Spark! Spotting the Big Idea.” Then, Chris Conybeare from the Honolulu Community Media Council tells us about an upcoming event called the “Media Justice Conference 2009.” Finally, Tammi Hitchcock and Scott Poach will join us to talk about business IT challenges, and how the economy is affecting IT decisions.

Links: Future Flight Hawaii

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Bytemarks Cafe on 2-week hiatus

Bytemarks Cafe is on a 2-week hiatus and will be back live on January 7, 2009. Ryan and I got 12/24 and 12/31 off for obvious reasons. I am glad to have the break especially during this busy time of the year. We are wishing that all of you have a great holiday season and all the best for 2009! If you have any suggestions for show topics in 2009 feel free to contact us at feedback [at] bytemarkscafe (dot) org.

Bytemarks Cafe – Episode 19 – Dec. 10, 2008 (Updated)

This week we’re joined by Sandy Park of the HTDC to talk about the Holiday Science and Tech Fair. Then, Ian Lind of iLind.net and Jerry Burris of The Honolulu Advertiser discuss blogging, citizen journalism, and “new media” in the face of industry cutbacks.

  • Governor Lingle Presents Innovation Awards: Governor Linda Lingle today recognized six recipients of the Governor’s Innovation Awards for their ingenuity and commitment to developing creative ways for Hawai‘i to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
  • Fish and Wildlife Service Designates Critical Habitat for Hawaii’s Endemic Picture-wing Flies: The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service this week announced habitat protections under the Endangered Species Act for 12 species of Hawaii’s endemic picture-wing flies — small insects in the Drosophilidae family known as the “birds of paradise” of the insect world.
  • Researchers begin Keahole offshore study: University of Hawaii is creating an underwater coastal observatory off Keahole Point, which will soon allow researchers to study the deep in ways unlike before.
  • First Hawaiian signs seawater air conditioning contract: First Hawaiian Bank will be the first customer to use a new seawater air-conditioning system. Hawaii’s largest bank announced Monday in a joint press release with Honolulu Seawater Air Conditioning that it has signed a multiyear contract to use the new renewable energy system.

This weeks song pick of the week is “I Started a Blog” by Sprites.

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