Category: Social Activism


Species of Fauna of British Columbia.

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October 20, 2010

Mallard ducks

The Nicola Valley Naturalists had their first presentation meeting in Merritt last evening, with a presentation by a biologist and photographer guest speaker. The presentation featured wildlife photos of the species of British Columbia . Educational commentary gave insight into the number of species of a range  including bears, bats , birds and others.

Jared Hobbs was the main presenter.   The event hosted by Allan  Burger and the Nicola Valley Naturalists,and  the audience included Dr Glen Carlson, retired biology teacher and PhD in botany L. Jeffries and many interested people.

The next presentation is November 18th , at 7 pm at the local college: NVIT

Today in History, October 20 1984:

The Monterey Aquarium opens in Monterey California.

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no licence plate

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October 12, 2010

TEMPORARY OP PERMIT

The fellow that rides this bike uses a temporary  operators permit, he has three bikes and does not insure any but is allowed 1 permit per year per bike in Manitoba. The permit for less that a month costs about 90 dollars and works for him as a Water Bomber Mechanic.

He says insuring them is prohibitive for cost, so he must self insure the rest of the time something allowed only off road and on private property.

Today in History October 12 1968:

Equatorial Guinea becomes independent from Spain.

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humourous speech contest

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September 30, 2010

Today in History, September 30 1990

I win humourous speech contest at local TM club ,only contestant , and contest chair must be a conflict their some were. However I did email the area saying I would have the contestant roll call  open on the table till contest start time, no takers!  The club president and the, most senior member had a great time with the ballots . Door prize went to the host.

Interested in public speaking library Tuesdays at 5 , here in Merritt.

Dali Lama unveils the Canadian tribute to Human Rights in Ottawa Canada.

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first nations bizz

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September 16, 2010

First Nations enterprise

 

This business  run by native citizens, once not, now successful. Good luck to them. 

Today in History, 

September 16th 1991 

The trial of deposed captured dictator from Panama Noriega, begins.

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summer enjoyment

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July 29, 2010

This luxury car is in the shade its a convertible, at one time convertibles were banned by the authorities as a safety hazard.  They lifted the ban  and responsible people drive so knowing that the ban was because of crush from overturn. Wearing seat belts may ormay not be   an advantage in every accident involving a convertible .  However on  probabilities they are a safety advantage. The enjoyment reason is obvious. Remember that accidents happen in a moment of time and are irrevocable. The loss can not be undone no matter how many times you watch back to the future.

Today in History, July 29th 1981

The Royal Wedding of Charles and Diana draws a television audience of 700 million.

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MM

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July 15, 2010

This item is the second such laying in the street, this person has seen. One assumes it is Medical Pot. The first was brought to the attention of the local coroner and she affirmed  in her opinion it was. She removed it. There is a health food store that advertises some form of it in a local store . The local police are fond of putting,  a most wanted add, under the add that the store runs for MM.

Remember that entrapment  defence laws exclude those  that have a predispostion for something not legal ; ie a record.

We think they may be falling from those that have motorized wheel chairs, however it does not represent a significant public interest at this time , to us here.

Today in History, July 15 1927

Massacre of July 15th ,89 Protesters killed by Police in Vienna

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Als

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June 9, 2010

Van for tour

    Als ride across Canada ” Going the distance for Dad”, the driver said that her daughter was cycling across Canada for awareness . The event, the driver of the van says, was inspired by loss of the lady’s father some 7 years ago. The plates are from Nova Scotia and we presume that its closing in on its end but that was not confirmed ,the web site says its Vancouver to the east and have raised about six thousand dollars of a 25 thousand dollar goal. So don’t presume that it s finishing by the vans plates. Merritt becoming a frequent stop for bicycles rideing on cross Canada tours.
    The web site is:
    http://www.als.ca/events/mysite.aspx?fid=3365

    Today in History, June 9th 1973:

    Race horse secretariat wins Triple Crown.

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Literacy

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May 11, 2010


The cat in the hat stopped by to help with literacy concerns in Merritt.
Today in History, May 11 2005:
170 nations unconditionally extend nuclear non proliferation treaty.

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Maze to Meditate

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May 1, 2010

Mazes like this are being employed at 1 to meditate and be 1 with world peace

    World Labyrinth Day be 1 at 1 this lady’s yard is dedicated to this endeavor.
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