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It’s Friday, November 23 – From HPR2, it’s The Conversation.

Be part of the 51%: Buy local give aloha.

Dennis Ling is the administrator of the Strategic Marketing and Support Division of the state department of business economic development and tourism.  51% value added is what DEBDT says defines local…just in case you want to do your own due diligence before you buy.

Kumu Kahua wants you…to write a play.

Harry Wong is artistic Director of Kumu Kahua Theater, whose annual playwriting contest is under way, with a January 2nd deadline for submissions.

Fools and their money may be parted, but debt hangs around.

Brad Klontz Psy D is a Maui-based clinical psychologist and addictions specialist. He is the co-author of Mind Over Money and the co-founder/CEO of YourMentalWealth.com. He’s also an Associate Research Professor at Kansas State University's Institute of Personal Financial Planning.

Slam dunk: Oh the mouth on that puppet.

Enda Breadon is the creator of the Kolohe Puppet & Clown Slam, which will be held at Ong King in Honolulu’s Chinatown on December 14.  If you’re a puppeteer or a clown, there’s still time to be part of the show.

Plus today’s reality check, big backyard games and the BBC world report … next the news… from NPR.