To the seasons of life
Charm
I’m, what promise do you need?
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Linear thinking brakes hard
Be nice to all and to eall a good night.
A review:
BC Nature, officially known as the Federation of British Columbia Naturalists, is a non-profit organization dedicated to “Know Nature and Keep It Worth Knowing.” They operate as a federation of local natural history groups, representing approximately 6,500 members across 64 nature clubs throughout British Columbia.
Their mission encompasses both education and conservation:
A unified voice for naturalists and nature clubs on conservation and environmental issues. They actively work to protect and educate the public and decision-makers about BC’s natural history, including biodiversity, species at risk, and parks.
An awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the natural environment for its wise use and maintenance for future generations. They encourage the formation and cooperation of nature clubs and facilitate communication among naturalists in BC.
BC Nature is involved in various initiatives, including the Municipal Protected Areas Project (MPAP) and Important Bird and Key Biodiversity Areas (IBA-KBA) programs. Their member clubs lead numerous conservation and stewardship projects and organize nature outings and speakers in their local communities.
BC Nature 2025 Convention in Merritt, BC
The 2025 BC Nature Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM), titled
–grasslands, forests & wetlands,” is being hosted by the Nicola Naturalist Society in Merritt, British Columbia. The convention runs from May 22-25, 2025, at the Merritt Civic Centre.
Key highlights of the convention include:
* Theme: “Nature in the Rainshadow” focuses on the unique ecosystems of the Nicola Valley, including grasslands, forests, and wetlands.
* Program: The conference features a variety of activities, including:
* Presentations by experts on topics such as wildfire in the BC Interior, wildlife research, and thermal refuges for salmonids.
* Early morning birding opportunities.
* A range of field trips designed to explore the local natural environment. These include options like grassland ecology, bioblitz and iNaturalist workshops, lichen studies, mushroom forays, hikes in provincial parks, beaver re-introduction sites, extended birding trips, and even owl pellet analysis.
* A banquet with a keynote speaker (Lennard Joe on First Nations’ stewardship), awards, and a silent auction.
* Evening activities such as moth identification and owling.
* Location: Merritt, BC, in the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Nlaka’pamux and Syilx people.
* Hosts: The Nicola Naturalist Society is actively organizing and welcoming attendees to this event.
Many of the field outings, especially for Friday and Sunday, filled up quickly, so attendees needed to register early. The conference provides a valuable opportunity for naturalists to connect, learn, and explore the diverse natural beauty of the Nicola Valley.
This Summer as it unfolds may be a good time to strengthen relationships in community at some level.
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We appreciate the focus of the Bass Coast as they visit merit again this year for its 18th time.
We give simple credence to their three emphasis’s and considerations. Art, music, nature.
July 8th, 2026
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Experience the intersection of nature, music, and art at the Base Coast Nature Music Art Display. Immerse yourself in an enchanting exhibition that celebrates the beauty of the natural world through the harmony of music and visual art. This unique event showcases the work of talented artists who draw inspiration from the wonders of the coastal landscape, creating a sensory journey that transports visitors to a realm of creativity and tranquility.
Come join us for an unforgettable celebration of nature’s beauty and the transformative power of artistic expression. Let the Base Coast Nature Music Art Display ignite your senses and leave you inspired by the boundless creativity of the natural world.
The visit by enthusiast participants was just great. Thankyou for the sense of normal and the simple enjoyment of life that we partnered with your Nicola Valley Experience. PP
Merritt, BC 10:30 July 7 2026
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Humanity got a leg up in the Mesopotamian Delta and what they called the fertile crescent after the retreat of the ice ages and glacierization at 10 millianium ago.
It is true that our spirituality stems from The interactions of humans as this new life was discovered including bigger brains, and in particular abstract and in thought. Empowering a metaphor stories that have moral values and the appreciation of stylistic art. All conspired to make human existence. Someone more dangerous but somewhat more interesting and worth proclaiming keeping and giving.
So, as we start this second and week of July 2026 and look back and say to ourselves, you know some things are worth keeping and somethings are not, some things are worth discussions and somethings are not. One of my favorite sayings is to wrestle with pigs is to get yourself dirty. No matter who wins…
So put your abstraction hat on and think of wonderful things up until the weekend and then think of the bass Coast gathering who are going to appreciate their three emphasis, nature, music, particularly electronic music, and art. Because it’s what will remain after us.
So then, let your arm regret it, rest in its metaphor as it states as that physical Armageddon Valley in that area of the world sees another summer through after millinia literally with many kings and empires being decided in battles there. then let the battle of the tension of your worth be decided this weekend for the rest of the summer into the fall and on in cycle again.
lord willing.
Photo KDG
Well plans are just plans…
Creative people never have to be alone for dinner.
This maybe a straight line in your thought after you’ve done this nice artwork on a cutting board. However for you to have companionship. It needs acceptance and who knows what the candidates straight line has been bringing them to.
So you need to be somewhat responsive. Even after coloring out of the lines for a bit.
Linear thought is a structured, sequential, and rational way of thinking where ideas proceed logically from one to the next, like links in a chain. It is characterized by clarity, cause-and-effect reasoning, and a focus on analysis and direct problem-solving. This methodical approach is highly valued because it promotes efficient planning, predictability, and the ability to break complex problems into manageable steps. In practical applications, linear thinking is essential for following instructions, executing established processes, and developing rigorous scientific and logical arguments. It brings order to complex systems and ensures that tasks are completed in a logical and consistent manner. However, while essential, it is often seen as distinct from, and sometimes less conducive to, creativity and innovation than lateral or systemic thinking.
Ai generated emotionally expressive fillers.
I think the most critical ethical concern is the simulation of empathy. Because AI systems cannot genuinely feel or care, there is a profound risk that using them for bereavement support can lead to emotional manipulation or create a false sense of connection, leaving people even more vulnerable when they realize the true nature of their interaction. It touches on the authenticity of human relationships and the responsibilities of those who build these tools.
My mother the car, Sit Com circa 1970s. Van Dyke….
Take everything with a little bit of salt.
July 4 the 2026 evening
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America Argentina, 2025 starts July 10th, 83 minutes, English, Spanish.
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A fascinating, foundational piece of how resource management and public science work. The short answer is **yes, absolutely**—a vast amount of geophysical data and mineral exploration information eventually makes its way into government hands and becomes a public resource.The mechanism behind how private exploration data becomes a public asset comes down to a mix of legal mandates, tax structures, and industry regulations.Here is exactly how that data lifecycle works:
In Canada, subsurface mineral rights are largely owned by the Crown (managed by provincial and territorial governments). When a mining or exploration company stakes a mineral claim, they don’t own the land outright; they hold the exclusive right to explore it.To keep that claim valid year after year, the company must prove they are actually doing work. They do this by submitting detailed technical reports to the provincial government (such as the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation in BC). These are called **Assessment Reports**. * **What’s included:** Raw geophysical survey data (airborne magnetics, radiometrics, gravity), geochemical sampling results, geological maps, and drill hole logs.
To protect the company’s competitive edge while they spend money on the ground, the government keeps this data confidential for a limited time (typically 1 to 3 years, depending on the jurisdiction). * **The Public Release:** Once that confidentiality window expires, the government publishes the reports. Anyone—from a competitor to an academic researcher—can access them for free.## 2. Public Repositories & Geoscience ToolsOnce the data is released, provincial and federal geological surveys compile, standardize, and map it.
Federal bodies like the **Geological Survey of Canada (GSC)** maintain vast databases like the *Geoscience Data Repository for Geophysical Data*, which holds data from over 1,100 major surveys.
Governments even step in to preserve physical data. For instance, initiatives like the **Canadian Digital Core Library** are actively digitizing and scanning millions of meters of physical drill cores stored in government warehouses so the data can be analyzed using advanced computing and AI.## 3. Stock Exchange Disclosures (NI 43-101)Information also enters the public domain through financial regulations. Publicly traded exploration companies must comply with strict disclosure rules, such as
When a company makes a discovery, finds promising geophysical anomalies, or updates its resource estimates, it is legally required to file a comprehensive technical report on **SEDAR+**. These reports are completely public and contain heavy technical and geophysical data to ensure investors aren’t being misled.
This system creates a continuous loop. The government uses the data handed over by mining companies to update its regional geological maps. They then provide these highly detailed, large-scale baseline maps *back* to the public for free.This de-risks early-stage exploration, ensuring that a company doesn’t spend millions re-flying a geophysical survey over ground that was already thoroughly mapped decades prior. It turns private commercial data into a permanent national scientific archive.
Hey Merit what do you say?
Kevin Griffiths
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