A mixed group of local business people and geeks gathered in Kaka’ako last night to discuss Google+, Google’s recent entry into the social networking space. “Think Tank: Google+ For Business” was held at The Green House at 687 Auahi Street, a recently expanded coworking space and workshop.
The “Toys 4 Tots Show and Shine” will be held this Sunday, November 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 100 Ohe St. in Kakaako, the large parking lot located across the street from the Children’s Discovery Center at Kakaako Waterfront Park. This year, the Aloha Mustang and Shelby Club of Hawaii is hosting a “Show and Shine” for all “Toys 4 Tots” participants after they drop off their toys.
OTEC International LLC (OTI) was selected to build a one-megawatt demonstration plant by the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority (NELHA) to test the full power cycle of ocean thermal energy conversion for electricity.
At Camp Smith above Halawa, the military is testing a high-tech trash disposal system that can reduce a standard 50-gallon bag of waste to a half-pint jar of harmless ash.
After nearly two years of planning and preparations, APEC is finally landing in Honolulu. This week’s events brings government leaders from around the world (including Punahou grad and U.S. President Barack Obama) to the Aloha State. That definitely means heightened security (which will disrupt traffic and other aspects of everyday life), and supposedly means escalated protest activity.
“The current owner, Kelli Chun, has quite a fun disposition about her. My conversation with her was very enlightening to learn that she also provides entertainment for children’s parties. During several visits at lunch time, I was quite satisfied with the quantity and quality for the prices of their meals. The beef stew/chicken katsu combo, mini teri beef plate, hamburger steak plate, and cheeseburger deluxe were good in my opinion.”
But today, during my visit to Zaratez for a snack and to talk story with Paul Zarate, the owner, informed me that his last day of business will be this Friday, October 28th due to financial reasons. Even though Zaratez won 2011 Ilima Award’s Critic’s Choice for the best Mexican food in Honolulu, it could not save it from the present economic conditions.
Fusing all the things we love– food, shopping, music, art, cocktails and fun– Eat the Street (ETS) presents ‘Nonstop Kaka’ako’ street festival, an urban multi-interactive total pop-up retail, food and entertainment experience.
Join the Kakaako Makai Marketplace on Saturday, October 22 from 9:00AM-2:00PM for the Aloha Pet Festival at Kakaako Makai Park — a day celebrating the furry members of our ohana! The public is invited to bring their entire family to a one-of-a-kind event featuring, food booths, local crafters, pet vendors and pet contests.
The state Public Utilities Commission last week approved Kauai Island Utility Cooperative’s request to commit funds to participate in a national smart grid demonstration project, which will bring advanced meter technology to every household on Kauai.
