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Hi Zetihoney,Thanks for dropping by. We are well,But i am not too much on multiful. A lot picture still not upload. Hope you and your family are well. Have a wonderful weekend.

You're welcome Ying and thank you . It's always nice to see a happy kids and family together too many family's are either having to spend their time away from their children and not bonding or just not caring to these days . The later I just can't understand and the first I think we should never let our self get too tired to do .
John

Cannibalism is an act of eating the flesh of one’s kind. It is quite a common happening in the predatory animal world but we human, the most intelligence kind should not practice such as an act. However, it is reported that human do practice cannibalism so exactly what are reasons for cannibalism? In current days, it is famously reported in a country that does not have much exposure to the outside world. The reasons for cannibalism could be cultural pressure or psychopathological.

Under the field study of anthropology, there are different categories of cannibalism and the experts are still trying to fully understand the underlying behavior. However, the big question remains unanswered, what are reasons for cannibalism?


Cultural reasons, it is known that cannibalism was practiced by certain population as a part of their spiritual ritual and certain tribes have to eat body parts of their deceased relatives as an act of veneration. Some tribes however eat only outsiders known as exocannibalism, which they only eat the defeated enemies and they believe that by eating the defeated enemies, they will be able to gain the enemy’s abilities. In one of historical studies, when a king is overthrown, the king’s dead body will be served as a delicacy. This act is known to emphasize one’s superiority over the vanquished.

There are a few considerable evidences of human beings eating their own kind, practicing cannibalism during the food shortage. The famous historical research of a shipwrecked in the 19th century where the crew of the ship resulting in killing and eating their own kind due to lack of food. In this case, cannibalism helped them to survive rather than die of starvation.

The famous Aztec tribe of Mexico practiced routine cannibalism, where they consume human flesh as part of their diet. This has been justified by the studies done by some famous historians. The Aztec consumes human flesh and treat it as a rich source of protein for the Aztec population. When the Spanish armada invaded Mexico for the first time, the whole crew of the first ship was gone and never found again. They were caught by the Aztec and was treated as food.

No matter how ridiculous cannibalism is, the famous case of Jeffry Dahmer where he killed young children and keep their flesh in packet in the freezer, which he will eventually cook and ate. This is driven by sadistic pleasure or psychopathological reasons.

Throughout the years, there have always been reports of strange occurrences out on the South Florida waters, but with the latest discovery, south of Caxambas pass, marine biologists from around the world are now flocking to Marco Island.

In 2002, local fishing guide Captain Phil Ridge reported suction cup scars on a very large hammerhead shark caught off Cape Romano. Since that report was registered with state authorities, several other professional mariners have described strange sightings and unusual phenomena, especially during full-moon nights.

The discovery of what ancient mariners would describe as “The Kraken,” or a sea monster, was captured on video off the deep-sea coast of Japan in 1999, but the giant squid that was filmed at a depth of more than 2,000 feet, has never been found alive in shallow waters, until now.

Heading up the international team of investigators for the Marco discovery is Dr. Hiro Tasaki, of the Osaka Deep-Sea Institute of Japan.

“A giant squid found near a shallow water coast is truly a usual find,” announced Tasaki, at the Caxambas public boat ramp and marina, on Tuesday.

“Our team is very excited to examine the giant squid, discovered alive and floating, south of Marco Island, and every attempt will be made to return the 80-foot creature to the offshore depths where it belongs. The discovery of such an incredible specimen alive and aggressive in shallow water is indeed, unprecedented.”

“We know that giant squid are common in the gulf,” Tasaki continued, “But, normally these deep-water creatures are found well offshore, in depths of up to 5,000 feet.

“Global warming in deep gulf waters could be a factor for this incredible migration, or even the sonic booms from military aircraft might be responsible, but perhaps more important is the lunar factor, which will be affecting the local tides for quite some time.”

“The moon,” Dr. Tasaki explained, “Is now approaching a 500-year cycle, in which our lunar neighbor will be the closest it has been to the Earth for more than five centuries. The last time the moon was this close and the lunar gravity this strong was around 1509. This cyclic lunar event corresponds directly with the sea monster stories told by the ancient mariners of the early 1500s — exactly five hundred years ago.”

Dave Odom, of Island-Hopper Aerial-Adventures helicopter tours, was the first person to report the giant squid, two miles south of Marco Beach. Flying a Raven 44, four-passenger helicopter, with passengers from Germany, Odom and his crew banked over the sandbars south of Caxambas pass and saw the misplaced deep-sea creature active on the waters surface.

“It was almost sunset,” pilot Dave Odom explained, “And the view was incredible. We were just crossing the end of Marco Beach and heading south over Caxambas Pass, when everyone saw a very distinctive dark shape moving in the water.

“When we flew in for a closer look, several very large tentacles broke free from the water and appeared to reach up for the helicopter. We also saw the giant squid’s eyes — very large and dark.”

Hans Bayer, from Düsseldorf, Germany, was in the helicopter’s front seat when he commented. “I am certainly glad we are not in a boat! That creature, with those legs, must be at least 30 meters (90 feet) long.”

Old Calusa Indian drawings recovered in the most recent archeological dig in old Marco have revealed crude images of squid-like creatures doing battle with Marco’s ancient Native Americans.

“March 11 was the last full moon,” Tasaki continued, “As the next full moon cycles closer, we can probably expect future sightings. It certainly is possible the misplaced creatures could navigate the extensive Marco canal systems in search of food. All residents should be made aware that a giant squid has a voracious appetite and is one of the most aggressive and intelligent hunters on the planet.”

A warning has been issued for all Islanders to be on the alert for unusual activities near waterfront homes. Until further notice, boating at night should be avoided.

“The giant squid has the largest eye on the planet, about 18 inches across,” Tasaki explained. “These eyes are very keen in dim underwater conditions, but a giant squid would never surface in bright sunlight. The only occasion that a giant squid of this type would ever surface would be for April Fool’s Day!

April Fool, Marco Island!

A little history of the day

In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII ordered a new (Gregorian ) calendar to replace the Julian calendar. The new calendar called for New Year’s Day to be celebrated on the first day of January, and was adopted by France. According to a popular wisdom, many people either refused to accept the new date or did not know about it, and so, continued to celebrate New Year’s Day on April 1.

Other people began to make fun of these traditionalists, sending them on “fool’s errands,” or trying to trick them into believing something false. Eventually, the practice spread throughout Europe and eventually, to America.

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Thank you Ying , Have a good week .

Hi Nice to meet you.

Thanks for the comment, John. Stop by again.