tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post2635314602396960626..comments2023-10-17T04:51:08.765-10:00Comments on KauaiEclectic: Musings: Opening SalvoJoan Conrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-75304983082139137212017-02-16T14:12:24.789-10:002017-02-16T14:12:24.789-10:00The reference was to "one political observer,...The reference was to "one political observer," not "one time.".The person didn't want to be named in my blog so I didn't!Joan Conrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-43856184829756503212017-02-16T13:39:26.272-10:002017-02-16T13:39:26.272-10:00aloha joan. whom is the uncited "one time pol...aloha joan. whom is the uncited "one time political observer" quoted in this piece? mahalonui for your journalistic excellence. jonathan jayhttp://www.benow.worldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-36153159115229907312017-02-16T13:28:38.096-10:002017-02-16T13:28:38.096-10:00@10:34 am
I was a hiring manager for a tech compa...@10:34 am<br /><br />I was a hiring manager for a tech company and if an application came to me for a tech position and the applicant had put " High School Drop Out" on his application that applicant would not even reach an interview. File 13 without a glance. Now with the other (MIT) odds of hiring a professional tech would increase three fold. So please spare us the agony of your inflated bull. <br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-22371031876453324552017-02-14T06:55:24.357-10:002017-02-14T06:55:24.357-10:002/13 @ 10:34 AM, while that may be true in some bi...2/13 @ 10:34 AM, while that may be true in some bizarro alternate reality, how often do you think it occurs in this one? Please provide ONE example of a high school dropout computer expert who has more knowledge and ability than a MIT graduate. And what is the success rate of high school dropouts versus those who complete their formal education as far as they want to take it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-69760218073146530552017-02-13T12:32:14.717-10:002017-02-13T12:32:14.717-10:00No, @11:45, it doesn't, even on the app. You&#...No, @11:45, it doesn't, even on the app. You've got way too much time on your hands and you've wasted enough of mine.Joan Conrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-17118842814720456572017-02-13T11:45:48.771-10:002017-02-13T11:45:48.771-10:00You need to search "Joni Kamiya" using t...You need to search "Joni Kamiya" using the Facebook app. It will take you to a page that shows people. She's the only "Joni Kamiya" and it says "Joni Kamiya Cornell University". When you click on that it takes you to her Facebook page. If you search using a computer it takes you directly to her Facebook page.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-89121328390664806302017-02-13T10:34:10.511-10:002017-02-13T10:34:10.511-10:00So sad that many people confuse what real educatio...So sad that many people confuse what real education is all about. It has nothing to do with grades, tests, research papers, degrees, or university attendance, etc. The smartest CEO's and business owners will hire whoever is capable of doing the job best, irregardless of whether they have a degree or not. If a Google taught computer expert (who is also a high school dropout) has more knowledge and ability than a MIT graduate, who do you think Apple will hire first? Our public education system is completely obsolete and is in real need of radical reform. Thanks to 3:06PM for the wonderful video that shows some of the pitfalls of our current educational system.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-8136920877117404872017-02-13T10:07:17.999-10:002017-02-13T10:07:17.999-10:00I did follow those directions. And I didn't ...I did follow those directions. And I didn't see any reference to Cornell University AT ALL until I went to her page, where she correctly had it listed as "Studied Global Leadership Fellowship Program at Cornell University."<br /><br />Maybe you need to find a hobby? Or better yet, get a life.<br />Joan Conrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-19985284961443800762017-02-13T09:51:39.880-10:002017-02-13T09:51:39.880-10:00You didn't follow my directions Joan. You must...You didn't follow my directions Joan. You must have a reading comprehension problems along with not being able to admit when you are wrong. I said: <br />"Go to Facebook<br /> Search "Joni Kamiya"<br />What pops up? Joni Kamiya Cornell University. Which is a lie. " if you follow those directions you will see what I am talking about. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-72282361602582210492017-02-13T09:45:49.231-10:002017-02-13T09:45:49.231-10:00Joni's page says "Studied Global Leadersh...Joni's page says "Studied Global Leadership Fellowship Program at Cornell University." Which is the absolute truth. Sounds like you're jealous, though. <br /><br />But thank you for reminding us that the antis love to lie AND they can't conduct even the most basic, simple research. Joan Conrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-14658790636976203342017-02-13T09:38:55.955-10:002017-02-13T09:38:55.955-10:00Go to Facebook. Search "Joni Kamiya"
Wha...Go to Facebook. Search "Joni Kamiya"<br />What pops up? Joni Kamiya Cornell University. Which is a lie. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-5281539041145815332017-02-13T09:24:25.665-10:002017-02-13T09:24:25.665-10:00Nobody is claiming to "have a degree from Cor...Nobody is claiming to "have a degree from Cornell after a 12 week program." A certificate is issued for those who complete the 12-week Fellowship, not a degree. But thank you for showing your own ignorance, and also reminding us that the antis love to lie! Joan Conrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-30002386894481525742017-02-13T09:15:21.654-10:002017-02-13T09:15:21.654-10:00And claiming you have a degree from Cornell after ...And claiming you have a degree from Cornell after a 12 week program on your Facebook page while lecturing and calling people ignorant because they oppose pesticides and GMO doesn't cut it either. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-23141525840738065702017-02-13T06:25:35.076-10:002017-02-13T06:25:35.076-10:002/13 @ 5:57 AM, you hit the nail on the head.2/13 @ 5:57 AM, you hit the nail on the head.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-68546014420972808202017-02-13T05:57:32.996-10:002017-02-13T05:57:32.996-10:00To ms or mr google, that may work for you, but nex...To ms or mr google, that may work for you, but next time you apply for a job in a professional setting, it won't work,wanna be a doctor, google wont cut it, wanna be a lawyer, that google education is worthless, wanna be anything that requires a degree, you are lost. While google is great for research and entertainment and learning about anything that interests us, it will not replace a real education. Those degrees still are the ticket. <br />And to anyone who thinks we shouldn't learn general stuff that you are not interested in, faces the real possibility of ignorance.google is a tool, helps educate, but does not replace that need for education.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-49974375410181698222017-02-12T18:42:32.976-10:002017-02-12T18:42:32.976-10:00This is 11:27, clearly those who responded to me m...This is 11:27, clearly those who responded to me missed the point. Donald Trump loves both of you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-52275247929753563062017-02-12T15:06:38.028-10:002017-02-12T15:06:38.028-10:00Watch this amazing video to see what a 15 year old...Watch this amazing video to see what a 15 year old boy, educated with Google and Wikipedia, has done in the field of pancreatic cancer research. Reputation and accreditation have absolutely nothing to do with real education. Listen to this wise young man! { https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VehHPwAVL9g }Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-71568779218794232742017-02-12T14:17:47.503-10:002017-02-12T14:17:47.503-10:00@11:27, Actually, Google is just about the best un...@11:27, Actually, Google is just about the best university in the world right now. It is free. Admission is open to all. No grades. No homework. Access to libraries worldwide. Access to professional research on all topics. And millions of videos which can teach us how to do many practical and useful things. Google links us to people who are at the forefront of research and specific kinds of knowledge globally. Google allows everyone to learn exactly what they are interested in and avoid all those subjects they do not like. And imagine, your only student debt is what you pay for access to Google. The only real advantage I can think of for going to "normal" university, is to socialize with real people. That is something computers often interfere with.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-13378580554501460512017-02-12T11:27:45.060-10:002017-02-12T11:27:45.060-10:00I see we have more graduates of Google University ...I see we have more graduates of Google University posting on February 11. Who needs a scientific education from a reputable accredited university anyway?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-34755335456058290472017-02-12T08:07:39.308-10:002017-02-12T08:07:39.308-10:00The comments on this blog are proof that the Russi...The comments on this blog are proof that the Russians have hacked into our computer systems and turned our peace-loving citizens (especially those who are over 60 and still have long hair) into pro-GMO and pro-pesticide robots. Free us from the Russians so we can farm our yardens and provide healthy organic food for the world!! FREE ORGANICS! FREE KAUAI!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-40843292936905427132017-02-11T15:07:32.533-10:002017-02-11T15:07:32.533-10:00Study published in Nature Thursday "confirms ...Study published in Nature Thursday "confirms liver functional dysfunction resulting from chronic ultra-low dose GBH exposure". Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-29346642253757982502017-02-11T10:14:54.045-10:002017-02-11T10:14:54.045-10:00@ 7:16am got your mahalo rewards card bro? Shaka b...@ 7:16am got your mahalo rewards card bro? Shaka brah! Once were warriors? C'mon, u can do better than that...maybe North Shore?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-81343147973147396572017-02-11T08:08:46.478-10:002017-02-11T08:08:46.478-10:00February 10, 2017 at 1:19 PM
Farming? Barca begs f...February 10, 2017 at 1:19 PM<br />Farming? Barca begs for money for his escapade, Heacock has done so many violations in Nawiliwili it isa long standing joke and Kilauea Ag Park is no more than a COUNTY FUNDED Multi-Million Dollar feel good project for a few NS insiders. 3 Ag jokes wound up in Fistee rhetoric. Credit to these folks for trying, but no cigar, but maybe there is a doobie or 2.<br /><br />There are many NS folks who do good small time Ag. The difference is money. Having several million buckareenies in the bank whilst you farm some Rambutan and kale is a real comfort. Kinda like dilettante gardening. These "farmers" will not go down the tubes if disease, weather or government shuts them down. They got bucks.<br />That's the problem. Kauai politics is changing. The wealthy new agers have coupled with some the young "don't got 2 buck" antis and have a solid political alliance. The difference is....if things get bad for the island, these NS rich elitists will not bring the now bankrupt young locals into their family net. They will be outski. They are good for the political Fistee mobs...but the NS elitists will abandon the island, the island's people and go back to another idyllic wealthy enclave if trouble occurs.<br /><br />With rents at $2000 per month and houses at $600K-----who do you think the politicians cater to?<br />Off topic---but ALL HIGH RENTS AND HIGH HOUSING costs are at the doorstep of the Council and Mayor. No leadership, no ideas no nuttin'. Raise taxes? rents go up. There is not one person on the Council that understands housing, money or the risk of development. <br />And Mel and Derek...this means you. Must feel good knowing all your classmates are living with their parents or paying 2000 plus for rent, struggling by. Oh except for the 700 or so people that are your friends and family that you packed into the County Employee system during the time you have doubled the County expenses and doubled the number of County workers. Great Gawd Almighty...these geniuses are even sending the County 3 million dollar helicopter out to spy the land for illegal structures....We get the politicians we deserve,<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-90485075150798742712017-02-11T07:56:06.254-10:002017-02-11T07:56:06.254-10:00Now, that isn't the case for all farmers. Gab...Now, that isn't the case for all farmers. Gabe Brown has markets for 20 different organic crops, and he makes money on every one of them. However, he lives next to a metropolitan city with demand for his over priced products. The fact of the matter is, 46 million families live paycheck to paycheck working two (or more) jobs. They can't afford to buy organic. Myself, being small farmer, I can't afford to receive half as much income per acre to raise organic commodities. So, I proudly provide a product that's a third of the price of organic. <br /><br />It's nice to have pie in the sky dreams about an organic utopian farming system. Yet, the economic reality is, conventionally farmed ground pays the bills better by a factor of 2 and saves consumers money at the super market by a factor of 3. So, now you know why "Big AG" is so damn BIG....<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11553534513992452534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-66213794938931951192017-02-11T07:55:47.919-10:002017-02-11T07:55:47.919-10:00@ Joan at 7:07... I love talking about USDA budget...@ Joan at 7:07... I love talking about USDA budget and ag economics. First, lets clear up a major misconception: over half the USDA budget is for food stamps and WICK. IN the past, USDA had a set aside program to paid farmers not to plant acres in an effort to increase in prices. Bill Clinton replaced that with "freedom to farm". That program slashed cash payments 75%, but gave farmers $4-8 an acre for crop insurance subsidies. That program was replaced with 4 program choices. I chose ARC-County. I get $4-6 an acre for crop insurance subsidy. So does my organic farming neighbor. In years with low prices, (or low county yield) I received an ARC-County payment of $38 an acre for 2015 paid in 2016. For large farmers, the total payment is capped at $100,000. Now, lets look at the numbers for organic vs. conventional farming. <br /><br /> Irrigated cash rent is 250 an acre. My irrigation cost were 83. My herbicide cost 52 plus application of 5.75 times 2. My fertilizer bill was 95. Planting cost of 14, side dressing N 14, harvesting 32 and freight to market was 276 bushels times .06 (16.56). Crop insurance was 20 an acre and pivot insurances was 10. That top dollar GMO seed cost 100 an acre. That's a total cost of $716.06 an acre. I averaged 3.52 a bushel, less the taxes for a net of 3.50 a bushel. SO, I netted 966, plus 38 (some years that's $0) ARC-County Payment. That leaves a net income of 287.94 an acre. Interest expense for 6 months at 2.25% is 8.05 an acre.<br /><br />Now, my organic neighbor raises 2 cover crops before his crop of corn. So, it takes him two years to get a crop. Irrigated cash rent is 250 times 2 years 500 an acre. My irrigation cost were $83, so his are 166 per crop. His herbicide cost 100 an acre for hand weeding. His fertilizer bill was $0. Planting cost of 14 times 3, cover crop seed was 52 for two cover crops, side dressing N $0, harvesting 32 and freight to market was (I'm giving him a Gabe Brown yield of 141 BPH) at 1.00 per bushel. Crop insurance was 20 an acre and pivot insurances was 10 times 2. That top dollar organic seed cost 86 an acre. That's a total cost of 1,159 an acre. He had a fixed price contract of 10, so he grossed $1,410 an acre, plus 30 an acre for grazing cover crop, plus 38 ARC-County payment. That makes his total Gross $1,478. That leaves a net income of 319 an acre over two years, or 159.50 a year. That's under ideal conditions. This year he mowed 60% of his crop under due to water hemp weeds. IN other words, he only harvest 40% of a crop. SO, 1,410 times 40% equals 564, plus 38 ACR-County payment, plus grazing fees of 30 for a total of 632, less 1159 in cost resulted in a -527 loss for two years work. On his 66 acre field, that's a -34,782 loss. Good thing he's pulling down another job. <br /><br />So, in good years, organic farming averages about half as much money per acre while the product sells for 3 times as much....<br />Organic, in good years, averages 70.5 bushels of corn per year. My corn made 276. That's 3.9 TIMES MORE CROP PER YEAR! <br />Which systems is going to need more government handouts to stay viable? Who wants to work a second job to keep their farming operation afloat? (Bear in mind, the county average for irrigated corn is around 212 bushels per acre. So, there are some produces that need a little government help.)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11553534513992452534noreply@blogger.com