University of Hawai‘i Maui College Assistant Professor Dr. Keola Donaghy has developed and Google has just released a Hawaiian language keyboard extension for users of the Chome OS (operating system). It is finally possible to easily type the kahakō - a macron character that appears over vowels in certain words and changes their meaning when used – and the ‘okina – a glottal … [Read more...] about University of Hawai’i Maui College Assistant Professor Develops Hawaiian Language Keyboard for use on Chrome OS Devices
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NOTW: Jetsons-type drones, peacock mating rituals and a really competent criminal
WORLD’S COOLEST CITY Recently, in Dubai (the largest city in the United Arab Emirates), Dubai Civil Defense started using water jetpacks that lift firefighters off the ground to hover in advantageous positions as they work the hoses. Also, using jet skis, rescuers can avoid traffic altogether by using the city’s rivers to arrive at fires (and, if close enough to a waterway, … [Read more...] about NOTW: Jetsons-type drones, peacock mating rituals and a really competent criminal
NOTW: Designer leather, friendly bacteria and room-sized bongs
DESIGNER LEATHER The late fashion designer Alexander McQueen (who dabbled in macabre collections, himself), might appreciate the work of acolyte Tina Gorjanc: She will grow McQueen’s skin (from DNA off his hair) in a lab, add back his tattoos, and from that make leather handbags and jackets. Gorjanc, a recent graduate of McQueen’s fashion school alma mater, bills the project … [Read more...] about NOTW: Designer leather, friendly bacteria and room-sized bongs
School Kids Win Tech Treats From Maui Mall
The Maui Mall in Kahului has teamed up with motivated teachers to recognize the hard work Maui County students are doing at their Family Sundays monthly event. Once a month, teachers are encouraged to nominate their outstanding students even through the summer when school is not in session, and the big winners get iPads and iPods. “This free educational event will highlight … [Read more...] about School Kids Win Tech Treats From Maui Mall