After the headlines, Burt and Ryan share some observations from recent visits to nuclear-powered aircraft carriers at see, courtesy the U.S. Navy. Then, Dr. Rob Yonover, creator of the Rescue Streamer, joins us to discuss “Hardcore Inventing,” a philisophy, as well as a new book he authored with Ellie Crowe.
Episode 51: Honolulu Seawater Air Conditioning (Aug. 5, 2009)
This week, after the headlines, Laurie Carlson (Honolulu Weekly, Slow Food Oahu) joins us to talk about an upcoming visit by author Gary Paul Nabhan. Then, Scott Higa and Frederic Berg from Honolulu Seawater Air Conditioning update us on their company’s ambitious plan to air condition up to 40 buildings in downtown Honolulu using deep ocean water.
Episode 50: Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (July 29, 2009)
After the headlines, Greg Kim tells us about the Hawaii Spinout Summit. Then, we welcome Holly Burns and Travelocity’s “Roaming Gnome” to the Aloha State. Finally, Dr. Jeffrey Gillis-Davis from the Hawaii Institute of Geophysics and Planetology tells us about some of the contributions Hawaii scientists are making to NASA missions to the moon and Mercury.
Episode 49: Gadget Chat (July 22, 2009)
After the headlines, Daniel Leuck joins us to tell us about the TechHui Conference. Then, Paul Lawler and Todd Ogasawara join us to talk about the latest gadgets on the market, from the iPhone 3GS and PalmPre to bluetooth headsets and even a digital pen.
Episode 48: Alternative Energy and Federal Funding (July 14, 2009)
After the headlines, Kyle Nishioka joins us to tell us about the Worldwide Photo Walk in Honolulu. Then, Ed Young from the Hawaii Renewable Energy Development Venture and Derek Chang from Referentia, join us to discuss alternative energy and federal funding.
Bytemarks Cafe – Episode 47 – July 8, 2008
After the headlines, Evan Leong gives us a preview of HawaiiSchoolGuide.com. Then, Wilbur Wong from Academy of the Pacific and Brian from Punahou School join us to discuss social media in education.
Bytemarks Cafe – Episode 46 – July 1, 2009
After the headlines, Bradlee Sako from the UH School of Medicine tells us about the “Hawaii HOME” project. Then, Mike O’Neill and Michael Chun from Cellular BioEngineering joins us to talk about their focus on disruptive technologies.
Bytemarks Cafe – Episode 45 – June 24, 2009
After the headlines, Ian Kitajima and Ed Young join us to tell us about the Dual-Use conference going on at the Honolulu Country Club. Then, Fred Rodi from DR Fortress and Alex Laguardia from Superb Hosting will join us to talk about data centers and the infrastructure needed to host your servers.
Bytemarks Cafe – Episode 44 – June 18, 2009
After the headlines, Darren Kimura from Sopogy gives us some energy saving tips. Then, Kim Bridges from the UH Botany Department and Richard Palmer from the state Department of Health will join us to discuss the new frontiers of high resolution photography and the “GigaPan” system.
Recommended GigaPan links from Richard:
- Gigapan.org: The main site with links to reviews, and much more information.
- Global Connection Project (CMU/NASA/Nat Geo/Google), from which the GigaPan originated.
- Hanauma Bay
- Herbarium sheet
- Honolulu from Pu`u Ualaka`a State Park
- Richard’s User Page
- Kim’s User Page
Bytemarks Cafe – Episode 43 – June 10, 2009
After the headlines, Mary Crowley from Ocean Voyages Institute tells us about Project Kaisei. Later, Pete Cooper from Better Place Hawaii and Bor Yann Liaw from Hawaii Natural Energy Institute join us to discuss electric cars and the infrastructure to support them.