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Sanitize…

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May 6, 2020
A co gen plant in Merritt, sustainable energy a goal file photo KDG

Power generation…

One wonders if these small power plants would serve us better then recycle for palstics and garbage when it comes to germs. The recent return of stored trash ( dirty trash ) makes one wonder about the way the world treats it self. The bugs just do what bugs do , infect.

Not possible to replace fossil fuel.

You be the judge, every body is going to have to be smart .

Compulsive hand washing.

Thats good for a while but…

On this Day: May 6th 1682

The Royal Court of France is moved to Versailles by Louis the 15th.

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Planters still a month away

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April 21, 2020

May long weekend in Merritt

The conventional wisdom about planting gardens outside here at 600 meters above sea level is the long weekend in May or snow gone from Iron mountain. However some daffodils are poking up from last year in protected warmed areas.

On this Day: April 21st 1977

Annie starts on Broadway.

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Meteor Shower peaking tuesday night…

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April 17, 2020
October 1st 1958 NASA open for business...
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On Tuesday April 20th the Lyrid shower will treat people late Tuesday night to a naked eye event.

The wide variety of astronomy events this month will be great for people looking to spend some time outside under the night sky, including families with young children, as they will not require any special equipment apart from a blanket, warm clothes and a clear sky.

Source Acuweather

Earth day shower.

Because of states of emergency may limit availability. Households in rural areas should well enjoy depending on cloud cover. Others may be creative so as not to do any thing unsafe.

Comet Atlas coming

While a telescope is required now this event should grow larger until late April.

On this Day: April 17th 1970

Apollo 13 returns to earth.

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Happy Mushroom Day

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April 16, 2020
Rainy weather brings mushrooms
mushroom

Stay in the dark and let people feed you crap.

Today is Mushroom Day being in the dark has its advantages however being feed crap and waiting for lightning to reproduce and get your spores out there is an acquired skill set. You be the judge.

Editors note: never eat wild mushrooms without guidance.

On this Day: April 16th 1990

Dr. Death Jack Kevorkian starts his practice.

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Happy World Health Day April 7th 2020…

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April 7, 2020

To under state!

Free range Turkeys out and about , poultry workers are considered at risk for the flu and qualify for free flu clinics. File Photo KDG

On this Day: April 7th 1770

William Wordsworth born.

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TGIF- International Women’s Day Sunday March 8th 2020.

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March 6, 2020
More than homemakers in the modern age. File Photo KDG

Womens issues highlighted

There are many issues that affect women in particular. That includes personal safety, job equity, rights etc. Women have increased the GDP of the world in recent times contributing to a better life for us all.

Women’s issues our issues

A few years ago, The Economist put forward an assessment that the increase in female employment in the advanced world “has been the main driving force of growth in the last couple of decades. Those women have contributed more to global gross domestic product (GDP) growth than have either new technologies or the new giants, China and India.

Source Globe and Mail.

Personal safety and believability

Social distancing is not only a flu term women need to be careful when it comes to personal safety and social contact. We hope that momentum for their cause will be maintained and they will be well thought of this Sunday, and every day.

On this Day: March 6th 1899

Aspirin is patented.

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TGIF- Dan Moore, historian and gold miner…

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February 7, 2020

Dan Moore stopped in at a Merritt dinner and conversed with us as he had a burger.

Dan is going to Logan lake to do a presentation on gold panning on Saturday.

We look forward to hearing back on Dan’s success.

On this Day: February 7th 2009

Bush fires plaque Victoria Australia killing over a hundred and seventy people.

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Court challenges falling…

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February 6, 2020
Pipe for oil field File:Photo KDG

Trans mountain in its quest for permiting and Social Licence for its expansion to bring more Alberta fossil fuel and fertilizers to the sea coast is seeing challenges to its operations struck down.

On Tuesday, the Federal Court of Appeal issued an unanimous decision, dismissing four challenges to the federal Cabinet’s approval of the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project. The Court’s conclusion was that there were no legal grounds for setting aside Cabinet’s decision. While the parties challenging Cabinet’s decision are fully entitled to oppose the Project, reconciliation and the duty to consult do not provide them with a veto over projects such as this one.

On this Day: February 6th 60 AD

Trans Mountain today

Editors Note: A trillion tree promise in the US State of the Union relevant, is global politics still an issue how can we as Canadians hold their feet to the fire. Treaties, Sanctions, Tarriffs What do you think…

On this Day: AD 60

A Roman Graffito identifies Sunday as a day of a week.

Have a Great Day…

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Happy Safer Internet Day…

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February 4, 2020
Telus fiber stiching portal in, a source says can stitch cable. Used in upgrading to 5G some years ago.
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Rose Behar reported two years ago that Telus CEO Entwistle had big plans for internet in BC including multi fixture use capacity of up to 5 household items.Entwistle said developments are already taking place in terms of preparation but that activity will be heightened by the second half of the 2019-2020 fiscal year. He further noted that the carrier plans to deploy all manner of spectrum in support of the new wireless generation, from 600MHz spectrum to 3.5GHz to mmWave spectrum.The CEO also noted he was excited about the “synergistic nature” of the fibre and 5G combination.

Two years on it is Safer Internet Day and most of us still relay on authorities and presume that internet is safe, so be happy and use that public trust wisely by staying civil and careful with the use of this service.

Read more at MobileSyrup.com: Telus expects its 5G development to ramp up by the second half of 2019-2020 fiscal year

Higher speed more impact:

Have fun…

What’s inside a thing can mean trouble or success. Speed is a force to be prudent with in many aspects of life. file photo KDG

On this Day: February 4th 1801

John Marshall made Justice of the supreme court in the US.

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TGIF- 12 losses total no wins in 2020, Merritt Centennials…

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January 31, 2020
Cooking hamburgers for hockey File photo KDG

The local junior team and the longest running franchise in the league the Merritt Centennials have yet to win a game in the 2020 year. Since January the team has suffered losses one after the other, the last was against Chilliwack on Wednesday away . Saturday gives a chance to break the streak as well as some peoples heart that suffer from Triskaidekaphobia. The team meets Salmon Arm in Merritt on Saturday.

On this Day: January 31st 1871

The sky is made dark by millions of birds over San Francisco.

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TGIF-Happy Beer Can Appreciation Day…

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January 24, 2020
Fifteen dollars worth of bottles File Photo KDG

According to holidaysandobservnces.com today January 24th is Beer Can Appreciation Day, The current BC government doubled the deposit on beverage containors in November of 2019. The person above said she had 15 dollars worth ,that was before the increase. We can imagine that she appreciates the raise. Maybe she will inspire you to appreciate Beer Can Appreciation Day.. Thank your lucky stars!

National Beer Can Appreciation Day Activities

  • Buy beer…. in cans. Doesn’t matter to me where you buy your beer.
  • Marvel at those beautiful beer containers. When ready, remove a single can from packaging,…
  • Drink the nectar within. Now crack that bad boy and enjoy the flavor that has been kept air tight…

On this Day: January 24th 1915

The Battle of Doggers bank.

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Trenchless pipeline…

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January 23, 2020
Pipe for oil field File:Photo KDG

The Trans Mountain pipeline people are using horizontal drilling as well as other methods to cause less disturbance in the laying of the extension of its pipeline to the Coast of BC.

The project is said to emplyee 2200 people and is building on 60 some years of reputation operating the existing line.

We will use trenchless construction techniques, where appropriate, to minimize disruptions. This may be used where the pipeline crosses roads and railways, for select watercourse crossings, and places with restricted workspace such as in some urban areas. Multiple trenchless construction techniques are employed with the selected methodology based on geotechnical conditions, available working space, and length of the trenchless crossing.

There is an antimated display on Trans mountains site for viewing and comment. The company included water courses in the employment of horizontal methods.

Trans Mountain today

On this Day: January 23rd 1846

Tunisian slavery ended.

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