Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2925: The Francis H Leggett
Posted on · Episode: 2925 The wreck of the Francis H. Leggett and the question: What makes history interesting? Today, Oregon’s worst shipwreck.
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Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2787: Doolittle’s Raid
Posted on · Episode: 2787 Doolittle’s Tokyo raid: Much more than the mere gesture it seemed to be. Today, a costly gesture that may’ve saved America.
Houston Matters
Interactive exhibits offer a way to ‘Explore Asia’ without leaving Houston
Posted on · New, permanent, multimedia exhibits at Asia Society Texas highlight the cultures of China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam while directing visitors how to find and experience elements of those cultures here in Houston.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2435: Arachnophobia and Fabric
Posted on · Episode: 2435 Arachnophobia: A fearful spider spins us a pair of socks. Today, arachnophobia and fabric.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2280: Onoda and Yokoi
Posted on · Episode: 2280 In which Hiroo Onoda and Shoichi Yokoi cannot figure out that the war has ended. Today, the strange tales of Onoda and Yokoi.
Houston Matters
Thursday’s Houston Matters: Spring Branch Superintendent, And An Atomic Bomb Survivor’s Story (Aug. 6, 2020)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Back-to-school plans at Spring Branch ISD, thoughts from the president of the Texas PTA, how the atomic bomb inspired the work of a local doctor, and a PBS series highlights Zydeco music in Houston.
Houston Matters
Houston WWII Veteran Aubrey Farb Shares Memories Of The Pacific Theater
Posted on · The former Marine served as a Japanese translator.
Business
Growing Japanese Investment In Houston Fueled By Need For LNG
Posted on · Houston exports to Japan have multiplied over the past decade.
News
Trump Says Summit With North Korea Could Be ‘A Great Success’
Posted on · Joined by Japan's leader, President Trump held out the possibility of normalizing relations with North Korea, ending the war between North and South and inviting Kim Jong Un to the White House.
Houston Matters
Summit Seeks To Foster Economic Partnerships Between Texas And Japan
Posted on · Houston is hosting the Japan-Texas Economic Summit where leaders will talk about opportunities for partnerships.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Prison Heat Lawsuit, And Japanese Investment In Houston (May 7, 2018)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: A potential settlement is near in a class action lawsuit over heat in a Texas prison. Then, Texas and Japanese officials meet in Houston for an economic summit. Plus, a local veterinarian answers your pet care questions. And Jeff Balke updates us on local sports.
News
U.S. Museum Stalls Hiroshima Exhibit Over Nuke Weapon Ban Push
Posted on · The exhibit aims to draw attention to the horrors of the bombs that destroyed both cities
Houston Matters
Anime Matsuri Convention In Houston Goes Forward As Planned, Despite Some Controversy
Posted on · Houston Matters goes inside the annual Anime Matsuri convention, which is under a cloud of some controversy. As this controversy unfolds, the convention goes forward and is expected to draw thousands to the GRB over the coming days.
News
Japan Also Sends Out, Then Retracts, A False Missile Warning
Posted on · "North Korea appears to have launched a missile ... The government urges people to take shelter," Tuesday's false alert read. Hawaii sent out a similar message three days ago
Sports
2018 World Cup Draw Results: Spain And Portugal In Same Group
Posted on · Russia goes into its home World Cup ranked 65th in the world, the lowest-ranked of any of the 32 teams in the tournament