sticks&stones Think Before you Speak U.S. Senator John McCain wants the U.S. to send more support to Libya’s rebels saying the U.S. and other nations should recognize the opposition’s political leadership as the “legitimate voice of Libyan people.” The White House disagreed saying it was for the Libyan people to decide who their leaders are, proving again that Senator McCain doesn’t know what a true leader is.
More Ethics Violations Senator John Ensign, R-Nevada, conveniently resigned one day before having to answer questions regarding a $96,000 payment to his former senior aid Douglas Hampton and family, presumably to keep them from disclosing information concerning an affair with Cynthia Hampton.
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Attack of the Man-Of-war What To Do If You Encounter These Water Stingers We’ve all heard of the infamous Man-of-War’s that frequent our Windward side beaches of Oahu. With no warning, a fun day of Frisbee and football throwing can become devastating with the arrival of these small yet fierce blue beings. The warning signs posted on Waimanalo beach echo something to the nature of the Jaws theme song. Quick, everyone out of the water, save yourselves! Size has no precedence over the severity of the sing these creatures produce. With a 2-inch float on average, and venom-filled tentacles that can extend up to165 feet, the chances of you swimming to safety quick enough are slim to none. Man-of-War’s travel in groups, working together as a colony of organisms, so where there’s one, there could be thousands. Unlike jellyfish, Man-of-Wars cannot swim. They are blown ashore in large numbers, typically in the summer months when the trade winds come in strong. A heavy current is another culprit to these stingers stay. Think again before you decide to play doctor with one that’s beached, they still deliver a sting when dead. Reaction to the sting tends to vary. Some run around the beach screaming, crying, tripping over beach wood making a spectacle of the incident. Some stand stunned, noticeably thinking, “did I just get stung,” followed by 10
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onlookers who simply laugh to themselves when nodding, “yep, you sure did.” Most believe vinegar or urine will suppress the stinging pain. Well they won’t. These two methods will actually make the pain worse. Swelling and redness is normal, and look to see if the coloring spreads outward from the sting. If hives start forming on other parts of the body, this could indicate an allergic reaction. This would be a good time to seek medical assistance, in some rare cases, they’ve been fatal. Professionals suggest to calmly, “calmly” being the focal point, remove the tentacles with a glove, stick, piece of paper, ID card, or anything of this nature, and rinse the infected area with salt water. Do not apply fresh water or any chemicals. This might cause the sting cells to fire, and is bad for someone that may be allergic to the toxins. A good remedy is to apply heat to the affected area. This will penetrate the skin and inactivate the toxins without increasing the sting. The best way to avoid crossing these creatures is to just stay out of the water. Man-of-Wars sporadically visit our shores, and don’t stay long. They don’t choose to be here, and probably want to leave just as much as you do. The next time you see warning signs posted on the beach, enjoy the water from land.
The CIA is using its burned classified papers to heat the water at CIA Headquarters. After confidential papers are shredded and burned, an onsite incinerator is used which then generates steam to heat the water. Now we know where all the hot air is going.
Cops Are People Too A Honolulu police officer was arrested for suspicion of drunk driving after running into a utility pole on Kona Street. Two Honolulu police officers just this year to be arrested for driving under the influence charges.
Pushing Back Native plants are finally getting a chance to recover on Big Island after the Nature Conservancy pushed out invasive pigs and mouflon sheep from the 1,200 acre lowland preserve. On a completely unrelated topic, luaus are on the rise with kalua pork in high demand.