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A recent article blames Global Warming for the increase in shark attacks.
Some experts suggest that an abundance of seals has attracted high
numbers of sharks, while others believe that overfishing has hit their
food chain. 'I'm not saying it doesn't happen, but it's a convenient
excuse,' Burgess said. Another contributory factor to the location of
shark attacks could be global warming and rising sea temperatures.
'You'll find that some species will begin to appear in places they
didn't in the past with some regularity,' he said.
In all fairness, the article does state there are more people in the ocean waters.
'The one thing that's affecting shark attacks more than anything else
is human activity,' said Dr George Burgess of Florida University, a
shark expert who maintains the database. 'As the population continues
to rise, so does the number of people in the water for recreation. And
as long as we have an increase in human hours in the water, we will
have an increase in shark bites.'
Which is more than likely the real reason why there have been an increase in shark attacks. After all the ocean is the sharks habitat and not humans.
Pearly White of the Great White Shark
This is where sharks get their food. So if you look like a tasty morsel to them, then get bitten you will get. Actually, we don't taste that good to sharks. Sharks like to feed on ocean animals and not humans. Seals are tasty to sharks with their blubber and fat. Whereas humans are not fat and blubbery tasting to sharks. Although, you wouldn't say that about everyone that goes into the ocean.
Shark Bait?
I guess I shouldn't make fun. I need to lose weight also. But I have to point out the hypocrisies in blaming global warming for everything under the sun. When the sun just might be the root cause of any warming that might be. I am still skeptical of any global warming, climate change, human activity, whatever you want to call it. Because there has never been any proof that this isn't normal activity.
I call it a "Walt Disney" view of how the the world works. Manō is the general name for Shark in Hawaiian.
What's for Dinner?
Grilled Miso Marinated Shark over Asparagus Risotto Man Eating Shark
Union thugs in Hawai'i seek to overthrow the democratic process of the secret ballot in favor of "card check". House Bill 2974, known as the "card check" bill, would allow unions to be recognized automatically in a small business whenever a majority of workers sign authorization cards. Mandating collective bargaining timelines and imposing binding arbitration in labor negotiations.
The bill does not allow secret ballots or independent supervision of the card-check process. There would be no way to determine if a worker signature was given either through intimidation, pressure or coercion from labor representatives or other employees.
If the bill were to pass, it would create a feeding frenzy by unions desperate for members and embolden them to harass workers for signatures. It would adversely impact Hawai'i delicate small business economy by driving up the cost of doing business.
Hawai'i's governor Linda Lingle vetoed the bill last week, but the bill's veto may be overridden by the House legislature. Many in the Hawai'i legislature have been bought off by the unions through campaign contributions. Only 12 brave lawmakers voted against the bill when it reached the governor's desk. It's an election year and the legislators are being pressured by the unions to override the governor's veto.
If it already wasn't difficult to do business in Hawai'i, then this will be even more difficult for those small businesses in agriculture, restaurants, bars, small retailers, nonprofit organizations, and any employees that work for a small business. The business community needs to be better involved in the process.
Good jobs are already hard to come by in Hawai'i. The recent shutdown of Aloha Airlines, ATA Airlines and the Cruise Ship industry in Hawai'i has already impacted the states economy. Moloka'i Ranch was shutdown by activists like the unions that seek to impose their will on the people in Hawai'i. Only for their own greedy reasons and not for the benefit of the people of Hawai'i.
It would be huge mistake for labor to gain more leverage in Hawai'i. Although union membership is on the decline in Hawai'i the state remains one of the most unionized in the nation at nearly 24 percent according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
"Maintaining the secret ballot is the fair, appropriate and democratic way to protect workers privacy..." - Gov. Linda Lingle
It is a disgrace that organized labor unions would strip workers of their right to secret ballots. It is un-American to deny workers of this fundamental privilege.
A kitten abandoned along the roadside in New Jersey near our old home when we found her. At that time, she was a frightened cat covered with fleas, dirty and scared. We took her in and eventually brought her to Hawai'i where she passed away at almost 19 years of age.
Brandy lived the good life. Plenty of food, love and a clean litter box.
Morning broke with the smell of sulfur in the air. Most of Hilo, Ka'u and Puna districts was covered in a thick fog of volcanic mist. Kilauea's Halema'uma'u crater has been expelling a noxious plume of sulfur dioxide gas and smoke that has blanketed the area with VOG (Volcanic Fog).
Mauna Kea is hidden in the distance. Shrouded by Pele's breath.
Prince Kuhio Plaza covered in a blanket of haze
Cars disappeared into a thick fog of smoke
Downtown Hilo and Hilo Bay all but hidden by VOG. It lasted for several hours before the trade winds reversed direction and cleared the air. But for several days the VOG returned each morning. Not as heavy as this day though. Eventually, the smoke cleared.
Rain clouds gathered and washed the ash and dust away
It's smooth sailing from now on
In Orchidland, the roads continue to deteriorate.
Board members pat themselves on the back after claiming to have patched the roads.
Take a look at their handywork
This puka (hole) was patched with concrete. Except, it sank.
And new puka's appear every day
This is where my road maintenance fees are going. Down the hole.
Politics
Obama denounces big corporate pay packages
Suggesting a cap on CEO's salary's.
Would you want someone to limit your pay? It is the benchmark of socialism.
- We are not bitter. We turn to our faith because we believe, and we hunt
and fish because it is part of our culture and we enjoy it.
Jimmy Carter to meet with Hamas murderer and terrorist. Probably to sell his book.
What's for Dinner?
Spicy Shrimp Mango-Pineapple Salsa over Steamed Jasmine Rice
The 2008 Merrie Monarch Festival ended with enthusiastic excitement. There was a parade down Kamehameha avenue, lots and lots of Hula, and Hilo was the center of attention once again.
Mauna Kea in the distance with snow!
You head to Hilo just after Easter week to Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium. There the competition begins with Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula) and then Hula Auana (Modern Hula). There is a parade that runs threw Hilo that everyone enjoys.
Floats
Tractor trailers tow the elaborately decorated floats threw the parade route. The Float banner reads: "The Hawaiian Language Shall Live"
I took a short video while passing by the parade. Click on the picture below to see.
Ready the Floats!
Marchers lead the parade route!
Orchids are blooming
Hapu'u Pulupulu
My Political Comment
Does anyone really think any of these Three Stooges can run this country?
A new gas vent opened at the Halema'uma'u crater creating a plume of sulfer dioxide gas. The rate of sulfur dioxide (SO2) gas was about 150 - 200 tonnes a day, but that has increased to about 600 - 1000 tonnes per day.
On March 19, 2008 there was a small explosion at the crater which scattered debris over 75 acres. This was the first explosion at Halema`uma`u crater since 1924 and the
first eruption of any kind in Kilauea caldera since September 1982.
Trade winds has pushed the gas and ash as far away as Pahala. The gas is dangerous to people with respiratory problems. Volcano observatory has issued a civil defense alert to parts of the Big Island residents. Although evacuations have not be issued, civil defense has been preparing for that possibility.
Volcanic hazards have been published by the International Volcanic Health Hazard Network (IVHHN). Click here to learn more about them.
Meanwhile, the lava continues to flow from the volcano to the ocean.
Just Amazing
Kupaianaha
What's for Dinner?
Grilled Cornish Game Hen with a Garden Salad and Lemon Honey Mustard Dressing.
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What's your sphere of influence?
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