Adobe's New Offices are Greener Than Tourism in Hawai`i

After watching a ship burn and sink yesterday there off the coast of Waikiki Beach, I read another article about Adobe's new "Green" offices in San Jose. An amazing contrast in perspectives, for sure. A recent National Geographic cover story talks about Places We Must Save. The Hawai`i islands were mentioned. Stay with me for a minute.

On Friday at Tech2007, here on Oahu, along with the World Organization of Webmasters we met with educators and students and talked about educational opportunities in Hawai`i relative to technology.

Many of us here including Governor Linda Lingle believe technology education is critical. I believe technology can play a major role in reducing our dependance on tourism by tapping into the creative capabilities of Hawaiians and the people that share these islands. Learning how to harness the digital economy is critical for many reasons.

Of course I'm not alone in my thinking but I'd like to ask you for some specific ideas. If you're already working on similar projects or if you have similar beliefs, we'd like to know. Just as Adobe is taking responsibility for themselves, I'd like to promote the idea that everyone here has a responsibility for the future of Hawai`i Nei and technology can be a facilitator in keeping Hawai`i green.

From Honolulu on the Island of Oahu, this is Brent Norris for the World Organization of Webmasters and the Wow Technology Minute.

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excellent work!