"The NFL draft and the real world of jobs" Plus, Hawaii's disasterous weather, climate change or biblical prophecy? 'James "Kimo" Rosen (Kimo's world #239)

James "Kimo" Rosen is a retired professional photographer

 and amongst other things lived in a tent outdoors for 7 years.

Rosen currently resides on the tropical island of Kaua'i

with his best friend and spiritual adviser Ivanka-Obama Da Dog!

Blog #1992~Kimo's world's #239


This blog also appeared in the May 12, 2018 edition of the Kaua'i Garden Island news!
http://www.thegardenisland.com/2018/05/12/opinion/letters-for-saturday-may-12-2018/

The NFL draft and the real world of jobs

The most exciting event of the professional football off season is the NFL draft. The 2018 NFL

The Buffalo Bills scored huge in  the recent
NFL draft with 2 first round picks! They may finally have
their franchisedQB, Josh Allen and on defense they
drafted  LB,Tremaine Edmunds

draft recently took place at AT and T stadium in Arlington, Texas.

I was excited for this draft since my favorite team the Buffalo Bills had 2 first round picks!

Josh Rosen wound up  being drafted
 to the Arizona Cardinals.
Something about this Quarterback 
I really like, can't quite figure it out?
 Although my Buffalo Bills 
did not draft him, 
I will follow his career
 and buy his jersey,
 don't know why I like his
 jersey so much? ;-) OY!

 I was going crazy because there was a quarterback named Rosen with the first initial of J. for Josh, that the Bills were said to be interested in?

Imagine my favorite team drafting a quarterback named Rosen! Oy!   I never bought a football jersey before, however this would be the jersey's of all jersey's for me!  

They say Allen is a better fit for
Buffalo, time will tell?

 My dream did not transpire, my team drafted another Josh, another great quarterback from Wyoming, Josh Allen.

The Draft is fascinating to watch. The team that had the worst win-loss record the previous

season gets to draft first and hopefully gets a great player to increase their odds of doing better, from there teams can trade up or down for positions or players which makes for an exciting and  fun watch if your a NFL junkie.

If the real world of commerce was like the NFL, the high school with the worst academic record would get the chance to draft the best teachers,

and be able to improve from then on.

Teachers that graduated at the top of their class and those whom had great student teacher references would be allowed higher salaries. Great teachers would have agents that would negotiate multi- mullion dollar contracts for them.

All professions should be given the same hype and thrill as the NFL. It would be exciting for a McDonald's manager draft competing for a huge contract on TV!

 Fathom resident doctors competing in a draft, or the best medical student being drafted to a needy hospital?

The real world of academics and vocations needs to follow suit in the footsteps of the

Josh Allen drafted by ther 
Buffalo Bills
in the first round of the 2018 draft
# 7 as their hopeful future
franchised quarterback!

NFL draft, only then will teachers and others be paid in a fair and justified manner.

Whose that old guy talking story with Mel Rapozo?  ;-)

This blog also appeared in the  May 12, 2018 edition of the Kaua'i Garden Island news!
http://www.thegardenisland.com/2018/05/12/opinion/letters-for-saturday-may-12-2018/

P.S.

Hawaii's disastrous weather, climate change or biblical prophecy

 Homes in Leilani estates subdivision
on Hawaii's Big Island  being destroyed
by lava flow from Kilauea Volcano

Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii's Big Island is  currently erupting and neighborhoods are being evacuating with lava flow burning down many homes. A 6.9 earthquake and many after shocks happened on May 4, 2018.

Kauai's north shore flooded

 The earthquakes, lava flow and poisonous gasses emitted from the volcano can last for months at a time. The National guard has  been deployed to assist in the disasters on the Big island. Along with the recent record breaking  floods on Kauai and Oahu the state of Hawaii is in total crisis. On top of everything else remember back in January Hawaii had a fake ballistic missile scare.I believe the people are tired, I know I am.

One question remains, climate change or biblical prophecy? My vote goes for biblical prophecy. I can't get the image out of my mind of waking up one morning  and finding of the few friends I have left many have disappeared. I hope and pray I am not one of the souls remaining.  It's time to get  it right!

Hana Hou, (Encore)

Josh Rosen was great in college but was injury prone,
and many teams were reluctant to draft him because of
his know it all attitude. 

"Dennis Rodman and Stormy to help Trump work deal with Kim..." 'James "Kimo" Rosen' (Kimo's world #238)

James "Kimo" Rosen is a retired professional photographer

 and amongst other things lived in a tent outdoors for 7 years.

Rosen currently resides on the tropical island of Kaua'i

with his best friend and spiritual adviser Ivanka-Obama Da Dog!

Publishers note,
This blog is tongue-n-cheek... time to enjoy
and laugh, although at times truth is stranger than fiction!
James "Kimo" Rosen
Blogger-n-chief, dakinetalk blog

Blog #1991~Kimo's world's #238

Dennis Rodman and Stormy to help Trump  deal with Kim

Talk about "draining the swamp!"  President Trump's catch phrase along with , "Who will pay for the wall."

The President needs to appoint Dennis Rodman the one time all star basketball pro who appeared on his reality show Celebrity Apprentice-season 8, back in 2009 to accompany him to his upcoming talks with N. Korea's leader Kim Jong Un. Rodman also was invited to

visit North Korea representing the US back in 2012, 2014 and 2017 in which Kim was infatuated and loved him. Could Dennis Rodman lead Trump to a nuclear free zone peace deal with North Korea?  The 2017 visit was one where Dennis thought he could help with world peace, however failed miserably.

The Donald is the most unconventional president America has ever known, now is the time to prove all the hoopla of draining the swamp and how Washington doesn't work is true.  I am hoping all the unconditional ways

Many are saying Stormy Daniels
is the new spokes person
for the Democratic party?

of my president pay off. I also wish Trump takes Rodman with him?  Some comedians are saying Kim will give up his nuclear arsenal if Trump arranges  a visit with  adult entertainer, Stormy Daniels?  Talk about unconventional?    Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction?

Watch and see, Trump will broker the largest peace agreement in world history and most likely go onto win the Nobel peace prize!  Just imagine Hollywood speechless? I cannot wait until this meeting when president

Trump finally quiets his critics  and the fake news media will finally  give him the credit he so rightly deserves .

These are the words I hope to say after the President and Dennis meet with Kim,

Dennis Rodman, Stormy Daniels
and friends....

 Thank you Mr. President, you are the greatest, you have weathered the STORM(Y)! (sic) 

Never a dull moment with "The Donald" as Potus. Stay tuned for more  in the White house edition of "Celebrity apprentice!" 

Hana Hou, (Encore)

"Missing iconic 'Angel' at the bus stop..." 'James "Kimo" Rosen (Kimo's world #237)

James "Kimo" Rosen is a retired professional photographer

 and amongst other things lived in a tent outdoors for 7 years.

Rosen currently resides on the tropical island of Kaua'i

with his best friend and spiritual adviser Ivanka-Obama Da Dog!

El Aina is now gone, the bench was temporarily
removed and then brought back with a bar
in the middle of it...

Blog #1990~Kimo's world's #237

Missing iconic 'Angel' at the bus stop

It seems empty without El Aina Danine an iconic figure we all came to recognize on a regular basis at the Kapa'a neighborhood center bus stop. Everyone had their opinion of the 'Angel at the bus stop', 'Lady in purple', and other

The Bus stop bench that fronts the
Kapa'a neighborhood center was removed
and brought back after it was
remodeled with a bar in the middle of it....

names that people should be ashamed to speak.  She became like family, many disliked her and yet many sent her love. Just like in the dysfunctional family where family members fight and argue they always miss each other when they are no longer around. I feel the same with El Aina. She has moved on.

I think even those who complained are missing our 'Island Icon' sitting at the bus stop, I know I am?

 Did you know Psychiatrists say it's a sign of recognition to live at places like bus stops?

It's their fifteen minutes of fame, after all why would anyone choose to sleep and take residence

The bench was a present to the community
from 3rd grade students at
Kamehameha schools!

at a bus stop? These are people who are not recognized with their jobs, letters to the editor or a loving family-- on a subconscious level they are looking for love, not a place to sleep. 

Next time you encounter somebody like El Aina  just smile and say hello, you'll be surprised how much that helps both parties involved!  

God bless the 'lady in purple,' 'the angel at the bus stop,' I pray for  her health and hope she's doing better. 

God bless Kaua'i and the victims of the recent floods....

Hana Hou, (Encore)

Twitter Erupts After Obama Makes Melania Trump Smile At Barbara Bush's Funeral

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/twitter-erupts-after-obama-makes-melania-trump-smile-at-barbara-bushs-funeral/ar-AAwdnyn?li=BBnb7Kz

Zuckerberg, a modern day Einstein..." And a special P.S. on the flooding and weather on Kauai--- James "Kimo" Rosen' (Kimo's world #236)

Lt. Commander Zuck in court after his plan to study 

humans in greater detail backfires

James "Kimo" Rosen is a retired professional photographer

 and amongst other things lived in a tent outdoors for 7 years.

Rosen currently resides on the tropical island of Kaua'i

with his best friend and spiritual adviser Ivanka-Obama Da Dog!

Blog #1989~Kimo's world's #236

Zuckerberg, a modern day Einstein

Hypocrites, all the

Facebook CEO and Founder Mark Zuckerberg
being drilled by Senators on personal privacy
matters concerning Facebook usage

US senators wanting their sound bites heard while Facebook founder and CEO is drilled by  the self serving narcissist politicians.  

 I find it ironic most every senator drilling Mark Zuckerberg has a Facebook page.

Most ask for donations through their Facebook pages, most these politicians save thousands of dollars in Face-time calls vs. long distance calls, or even airline flights.  Facebook pages are free and usually more valuable than a website.  

 Mark Zuckerberg

is a modern day Einstein.  There needs to be some give and take.

 If Facebook wants to target my advertising towards things they believe I am interested in, that’s not something we should cry over, that’s good! I’d rather see ads for camera’s than women’s clothing.  

"Politicians (people)

who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones."

 Please do not re-elect any politician that is busting Zuckerberg’s chops! Let his genius continue and live on.

This blog also appeared as an editorial in the

Honolulu Staradvertiser on Saturday 

April 14, 2018 titled,

"Politicians shouldn’t badger Zuckerberg."

The Star-advertiser has a paywall, so I am

enclosing a photo of the print edition.

The edit is different than this blog,

Star-advertiser's edited version below;

Just discovered,Press-Reader publishes Staradvertiser for free online!  Here’s my letter!   https://www.pressreader.com/usa/honolulu-star-advertiser/20180414/281672550528691

"Politicians shouldn’t badger Zuckerberg"

Hypocrites: all the U.S. senators wanting their sound bites heard while Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg is questioned by self-serving, narcissist politicians.

I find it ironic that most every senator drilling Zuckerberg has a Facebook page. Most ask for donations through their Facebook pages. Facebook pages are free and usually more valuable than a website.

Zuckerberg is a modern-day Einstein. There needs to be some give and take. If Facebook wants to target my advertising toward things it believes I am interested in, that’s not something we should cry over; that’s good. I’d rather see ads for cameras than for women’s clothing.

Politicians who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.

Please do not re-elect any politician who is busting Zuckerberg’s chops. Let his genius continue and live on.

James “Kimo” Rosen Kapaa, Kauai

P.S.

Mark Zuckerberg is building a home on Kauai (where I live)

and there was a recent article in Hawaii's Civil Beat titled,

"Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Has Few Friends

 On This Hawaiian Island."

http://www.civilbeat.org/2018/04/kauai-facebook-ceo-mark-zuckerberg-has-few-friends-on-this-hawaiian-island/

There was a follow up letter to the editor arguing the point which I am agreement with,

I would be honored to have Zuckerberg as my neighbor! 

James "Kimo" Rosen

"Mark Zuckerberg Deserves Better From Kauai."

http://www.civilbeat.org/2018/04/letters-facebook-ceo-deserves-betters-from-kauai/

And.... Also appeared in the April 23, 2018 edition 

of the Kaua'i Garden Island News,

Titled, "Politicians comical in Zuckerberg questioning."

http://www.thegardenisland.com/2018/04/23/opinion/letters-for-monday-april-23-2018/

P.S.S.

My neighbor JoJo Bear took this photo of a SUV in the Ocean
at Anahola beach on Kaua'i  during the flooding
on Kaua'i Sunday April 15,2018...

The Weather

Visitors to Kauai expecting a sunny tropical vacation with snorkeling , surfing and leisure strolls wading through the ocean with their lovers can try again next year. The last 4 months have been anything but perfect Hawaii weather, in fact quite the contrary. It all started a few weeks before Super bowl Sunday. Super Sunday Kauai had major flood conditions. It has not let up since with the exception of an occasion day a week of intermittent sunshine.

Mainland America has had hurricanes, tornadoes floods, snowstorms, fires and earthquakes the last year of the likes of nothing  ever seen in modern times. Many including myself believe the predictions of the end of times in biblical prophecy of the book of Revelations are coming to truism. 

The liberal agenda is calling it climate change. All I know it's not global warming since I wear more clothes than I ever have in Hawaii.  I wear a sweatshirt and a jacket on a typical March and April day, in years past I wore a short sleeve t-shirt.

To anyone planning a nice tropical Hawaiian vacation,all this rain can mean only one thing--- I hope you enjoy binge watching on Netflix?  

Hana Hou, (Encore)

Zuckerberg who stands 5'7" tall used a booster
seat to appear taller during his recent
testimony for the house and senate...

Lt. Commander Zuck in court after his plan to
 study humans in greater detail backfires

"If only Politics was as simple as a morning sunrise..." 'James "kimo" Rosen (Kimo's world #235)

James "Kimo" Rosen is a retired professional photographer

 and amongst other things lived in a tent outdoors for 7 years.

Rosen currently resides on the tropical island of Kaua'i

with his best friend and spiritual adviser Ivanka-Obama Da Dog!

All sunrise photos in this blog

Copyright, James "Kimo" Rosen

Blog #1988~Kimo's world's #235

This blog also appeared as an opinion letter in
the April 14, 2018 edition of the Kaua'i Garden Island news!
http://www.thegardenisland.com/2018/04/14/opinion/letters-for-saturday-april-14-2018/

If only Politics was as simple as a morning sunrise

Kaua'i people are divided, just this past week we were  given yet another choice of whom to vote for mayor.

There must be some tensions at the county council meetings, 3 out of the
7 members are currently running for the mayoral position.
They are JoAnn Yukimura
center, Mel Rapozo with the red tie behind JoAnn
 and Derek Kawakami second from right.
 

The 3 major contenders running

Glenn Mickens looks on as
"The Shadow" Jerome Freitas
testifies during a recent Kaua'i
county council meeting...

for Kaua'i mayor are all currently serving on the same county council. There are others running for mayor, however these 3 are the only ones I feel have a true chance. They are Mel Rapozo, Derek Kawakami and JoAnn Yukimura (the newest contender.) There must be some tensions at those meetings?

America is divided as well as our cosmic island by the sea and with so much hate in the

world even in our own backyards I have discovered one thing that unites all political parties, whether Republican, Democrat or Independent. The awesome incredible morning sunrises are without a doubt something everyone of all political genres can agree on. 

Nobody has every unfriended me over any of my many sunrise posts on Facebook,

yet I have been unfriended when people have disagreed with some of my numerous  political blogs and editorials. 

There is something about sunrises that brings out the best in humans, there is something

about politics that tears people apart.

If only politics was as simple and exquisite as a morning sunrise!

Kauai's next Mayor is going to have
some big shoes to fill, somebody told me
Mayor Carvalho has a size 12 foot?  ;-)
Good luck to Mayor Carvalho on his run for Lt. Governor!

This blog also appeared as an opinion letter in
the April 14, 2018 edition of the Kaua'i Garden Island news!

http://www.thegardenisland.com/2018/04/14/opinion/letters-for-saturday-april-14-2018/

Hana Hou, (Encore)

A subliminal sunrise!   ;-)