Entry 13 November 12, 2013

Toronto's Rob Ford says he bought drugs in the last two years.

November 12, 2013
BBC News

At a recent council meeting there was a vote between the Councillors of Toronto on whether or not Rob Ford should take a leave of absence from his position of Mayor. The vote was 41 in favor of him leaving and 2 in favor of him staying one of the 2 votes being Rob Ford himself.  These votes cannot be used to force him to leave office but were taken in hopes of encouraging him to step down and deal with his personal issues. A determined Rob Ford stated "I'm most definitely keeping this job...I'm not leaving here" also stating he would run again in 2014 for Mayor.

In my opinion I think it is time for Rob Ford to step down.  I think some Toronto residents supported him initially when he admitted smoking crack cocaine but I think he is quickly losing that support.  He should work out his personal issues before he makes Toronto suffer.  I agree with the Councillors with their comments and votes on whether he should step down.  They brought up good points about embarrassing the city and not being able to focus on his job.  It is too bad that these votes do not mean anything and Rob Ford is too determined to stay in office.



http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-24930133

Entry 12 November 4, 2013

Jellyfish taking over oceans, experts warn.

November 4, 2013
CNN News

Experts are warning people swimming all around the world of the increased possibility of being stung by a jellyfish.  They are saying that global warming, over fishing of it's predators, and pollution are the cause of the rapid increase in population of jellyfish.  In most cases the stings are not lethal.  However there are some types that have a lethal sting.  This increase in population is having a negative affect on tourism in many areas as people are scared to swim in the ocean.  "In Hawaii there have been times that 800 or 1000 people have been stung in a day.  In Spain or Florida it is not uncommon in recent years for a half a million people to be stung during an outbreak.  These numbers are simply astonishing."

In my opinion I think people could help reduce the population of jellyfish.  We could stop over fishing their main predators and reduce pollution in the oceans that also kills these predators.  Without these predators the jellyfish population will continue to increase.  I think if you educated tourists on safe areas to swim as well as what to do if they are stung it may help increase the number of tourists who will risk swimming in the ocean.  This in turn will help tourism.


http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/04/travel/jellyfish-taking-over-oceans/index.html?hpt=hp_c3