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There will be a free disposal day on May 11th at the Merritt Civic Center Parking lot . Hours are from 9 am till 3 pm, 2250 Voght street.”hazardous household waste” Items could include Car Batteries, Paint,propane bottles, fluorescent light bulbs, PCI ballasts,Antifreeze, Mercury and mercury containing items ie thermometers,Pesticides, Herbicides,CFL compact flourescent bulbs, Motor oil, Oil filters,and plastic containers, Adhesives, Aerosol,Gasoline,Kerosene,Corrosive toxic liquids,Grease and Tar.

Unsure call The Regional district at 1-877-377-8673

Today in history: May 10, 2005

A hand grenade is tossed at US President George Bush in Georgia but fails to explode.

‘Bulb Eater’ safe way to dispose fluorescent lights (ledparlight.wordpress.com)
The LED Light Bulb Has Arrived (getleducated.com)

Tags: Compact fluorescent lamp, Fluorescent lamp, Georgia, Incandescent light bulb, Light, Light-emitting diode, Mercury, United States

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GM dealer donates

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May 9, 2013

The local Chevy dealer has given all their parts books to the local public library. On Wednesday two of the GM staff were piling up parts and repair manuals for the GM products. A source at the library said ” I am not official but I think that there is a constituency here for these” and ” you need to be intelligent to be mechanical”

A full pick up truck load of manuals were delivered , the GM staff members willing posed for a picture. A source in the parts department said “all our service manuals are on computer and we have a whole room full of books we want to clean up”

Today in history: May 9, 1927

The Australian Parliament convenes in Canberra.

Chevy Volt battery to have eight-year/100,000 mile warranty (reviews.cnet.com)
GM planning to pilot next-gen EN-V in megacities (reviews.cnet.com)
First Drive: 2014 Chevrolet Silverado (autoblog.com)
Less Than 1/3 of Chevy Dealers Will Get the New Corvette (complex.com)
GM’s other Corvettes (steveprestegard.com)

Tags: Canberra, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Corvette, Chevy, General Motors, Pickup truck, Shopping, Vehicle

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National Film Board Canada

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May 8, 2013

The national film board in Canada has been around for decades and has been mandated to the arts and culture of Canada. They have many shorts that are available as well as features that document and dramatize Canadian culture and content. A source said that he worked for them once in the animation of shorts , he said that 60,000 drawings would be made to produce a 5 minute animated short. The drawings all slightly different were then filmed as they were dropped into view one at a time to give a sence of movement.

We are thankful for the wonderful enjoyment that comes from technology and computer animation ,however the NFB has an arcade of short animations that mirror Canadian attitudes and aspirations over time.

Canadians have a high standard for the welfare of pets, to rid a person of an unwanted pet is no mean feat in Canada here is a 1988 NFB award winning short that is being promoted on their website.

The Cat Came Back by Cordell Barker, National Film Board of Canada

Today in history: May 8.1912

Paramount pictures is founded.

Paramount Pictures Arrives at SAFECON to Fight Copyright Violations (pgnn.wordpress.com)
NFB eyes Netflix model for documentaries (canada.com)
Building Films For the iPad: The National Film Board’s New Tablet-Focused Projects (fastcocreate.com)
National Film Board of Canada Launches Chris Hadfield Themed Space School Website (geekosystem.com)
National Film Board Documentaries (danazaumseil.wordpress.com)National Film Board Of Canada (@thenfb) Announces Creation Of A Netflix For Docs. Will Be Available Globally (xavierpop.com)

Tags: Animation, Arts, Arts and Entertainment, Canada, Chris Pine, Christopher Nolan, Cordell Barker, Filmmaking, History, IMAX, Michael Bay, Movies, National Film Board of Canada, Paramount Pictures, Viacom, Zachary Quinto

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New accountant

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May 6, 2013

The chartered accounting firm that has been a mainstay of local business here in Merritt has a new owner, but same location. The 1900 block Quilchena avenue, upstairs office was for decades, Best ,Reimer and Maclean. It was sold to Alistair Murdock from Victoria , Murdoch has operated the business for about ten years and gained the confidence of the community, he is a two term and sitting city councillor. Murdoch has sold the firm to Carrie Ware and company. Carrie said the Alistair is going into semi retirement , and has bought a company in Kamloops, a community of about 80,000 an hours drive from here.

No word on whether Murdoch will serve out his term on council.

Today in history: May 6th 1954

Roger Bannister breaks the 4 minute mile .

The thriller that invites you to run a mile in Roger Bannister’s shoes (guardian.co.uk)
Achieving Your Dreams (extremeforerunners.wordpress.com)
The Legend of the 4 Minute Mile (sheslosingit.net)

Tags: Accounting, Business, Four-minute mile, Kamloops, May 6th 1954, Merritt, Roger Bannister, Victoria

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The week in pictures: 5/4/13

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May 4, 2013

English bull dog is glad for the off leash park. File Photo KDG

Daffodils make it through snow.

Wind breaks tree.

Wind damage tree

30 years an arts council gala!

Tags: wind damage

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Penny for your thoughts

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April 29, 2013

The penny is out of production here , and the last few months a rounding of formula is in effect; to the nearest nickel. When we offered to pay the 3 cents of the dollar 98 for a large coffee at McDonald’s Sunday we were pleasantly given a nickel back. Pennies are not about as they were . And the approximately 2 that would have been made for every Canadian this year is obvious by their absence. However outlets still honour them and an unconfirmed source said that they were able to put a one cent debit transaction through at a local big box that had an add a penny take a penny counter dish at one time.

A counter person agreed that the demise of the penny needs to overcome a lot of poetry and folklore to be complete:

A penny saved is a penny earned.

Put a penny in your shoe for luck

Don’t give a wallet or purse without a cent in it as a gift.

And of course in all respect to the British homeland, Margret Thatcher’s pennies don’t come from heaven they have to be earned here.

Today in History: April 29,2011

The Royal Wedding of William and Kate.

The Penny I Found This Morning. (sallydupre.wordpress.com)
Find a Penny (wordsmithsix.wordpress.com)
Manicues and Pedicures: Pay Pennies, Splurge a Little or Break the Bank?, Thrifty Mom’s Two Cents (everydayfamily.com)
What 10 kids think about the U.S. penny (troyrecord.com)
No More Pennies? (sgibossebusa3000.wordpress.com)
Pennies and Angels (jadedhope87.wordpress.com)
grate penny. (miriaairim.wordpress.com)

Tags: Business, Coin, Investing, Nickel, Penny, Small Cap Stock Research, Stocks and Bonds, Take a penny leave a penny

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Volley Fest Banquet

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April 25, 2013

April 27th sees a volley fest banquet at the local civic center downtown on Mamette avenue. Last year volley ball players tournament here and the awards banquet saw a great display of costumes and team dynamics fun-filled in a fun and energizing form.

The ladies tournament is April 26 and 27th in Merritt and an expected high demand is capping involvement. the local association has a website that includes a photo gallery here:

http://merrittvolleyballassociation.com/

The banquet begins at 6:00 pm Saturday.

Today in history: April 25th 1960

A submarine the USS Trident circumnavigates the globe while submerged.

Trident submarine robot successfully tested at sea (phys.org)
Trident plans based on ‘outdated’ idea (guardian.co.uk)
Beads, balls (volley and foot) and business: getting busy in Railway View (therailwayviewproject.wordpress.com)
-Selective Focus View of Beach Volley Ball Next to Playground – 72W x 48H – Peel and Stick Wall Decal by Wallmonkeys (selectivefocusbeachvolleyplaygroundq9sale.wordpress.com)
What are the mistakes that a volley ball player should avoid (volleybeach123.wordpress.com)

Tags: Beach volleyball, Organizations, Philippine, Robin van Persie, United States, University Athletic Association of the Philippines, USS Trident, Volleyball

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Teen center

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April 24, 2013

There is a renovation going on at the former office of the local mural project that saw murals of country singer put on many buildings about town by famed muralist Michelle Loughry.
A source says that Ask wellness is moving into the building they now have their office the BC government 55+ disabled housing project.
A renovator says it may be a teen drop in as fridge and stove is going in.
The building once part of the Armstrong Department store belonging to a principle in the incorporation of Merritt as a city in 1911. The store proper is now the home of The Country Music Hall of Fame and is across the alley from the building that is being renovated.It was once the stores warehouse.
Spirit Square, a legacy project for the last winter Olympics is attached as well. Voght Street and Granite avenue across from the Post Office in downtown Merritt.
Today in History April 24, 1913

The Woolworth skyscraper is opened in New York

Philly Mural of the Week – Personal Renaissance: Addiction and Recovery (chriskuncio.com)
Muralist Levi Ponce Uses Van Nuys Boulevard as a Gallery (kcet.org)
My Town: Renowned Muralist Coming to Cleveland (fox8.com)

Tags: Building, Fine art, Merritt, Merritt British Columbia, Metro Areas, Mural, New York, Paint, Post office, United States

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Earth day: Canada April 22/13

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April 23, 2013

The students (all) from the local high school observed earth day by going out on school time and picking up garbage. Carrying bags and wearing gloves many were seen to be about the river trails and paths.

There is also an earth month youth, April is full with activites surrounding it here: http://www.earthday.ca/pub/

Today in History: April 23 ,1985

Coca Cola launches its new taste it fails and Coke Classic is back in three months.

The social media marketing of Earth Day circa 2013 (o.canada.com)
Has Earth Day withered on the #Vine? (cbc.ca)
Coca-Cola Pledges Another $5 Million to Fund Active Living Programs Across Canada (nonprofitnewswire.wordpress.com)
PERFECT HARMONY written by SCOTT UTLEY and performed by THE COCA COLA CHOIR (planetlobster.wordpress.com)
This date in science: Why celebrate Earth Day on April 22? (earthsky.org)
Coca-Cola Kicks off Spring with $150,000 Investment to Help Combat Obesity (local-news.jtn-network.com)
How to Celebrate Earth Day (insureyes.com)
Coca-Cola: Too Much Fizz in the Shares? (fool.com)

Tags: April, Canada, Coca Cola, Earth, Earth Day, Holidays, Recreation, Soda

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Media representation

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April 22, 2013

Tomorrow night at 7PM, April 23rd, at the local community college NVIT a film on the representation of women in the media will be presented. In the auditorium at 4155 Belshaw avenue Misrepresentation will be played.
doors open at 6:30 seating is limited to 145 and no food or drinks in the theater: admission 2 dollars ( proceeds to the local women’s shelter.)
A film by Jennifer Siebe Newsom.

Today in History: April 22 1977

Fiber optics is first used to carry phone calls.