Category: Social Activism


Japan a sea going seafood nation.

Japan is a seafood loving , long life expectancy, going to sea nation. Claiming poverty for living space because of a lage population on 5 main islands, there are thousands of small islands under their control .

Dolphins range about and have individual characters

Dolphins are distinct from Porpoise ( not by being aimless and without porpoise) but by their teeth Dolphin teeth are conical Porpoise teeth are Flattened.

Japanese History as Seamen

The Japanese have a tradition of seamanship and vessels. They are not to be mistaken for the Chinese and their junks. Both have a long trading history with the middle east and the sill road when it was mostly navigated by following the long coastline. Their craft resembles the Arabic sloops of that time.

On this Day: September 1st 1969

Yesterday is released by the Beatles.

Happy World Nature Conservation Day…

Hi my love!

Will the forest echo with laughter?

Bee mine…. File Photo KDG

Today is world nature conservation day.! It is a declaration of the United Nations assembly and observed by it’s members.

The purpose is to have people commit to preserving plants and animals from going extinct. “Every individual” needs to do this to ensure natures survival, in the view of the organization.

On this Day: July 28th 1996

Kennewick man is found.

Suits the Country…

As reported by TechCrunch in July 2018, aviation currently accounts for four percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. With this flight, Norway announced plans to do their part to cut into that number and fly all short-haul flights from its airports on electric planes by 2040. While current models of the Alpha Electro G2 aircraft only seat two people, multiple companies around the world are working on plans to develop commercial-ready electric aircrafts. No commercial airplanes are currently in the production stages of development, but the officials believe they will be ready in time to be implemented prior the the self-imposed 2040 deadline.

Norwegian officials believe the goal is possible due to the layout of the country’s airports. Commercial airports are spread across the country but the vast majority connect via short flights on smaller aircrafts, making it a viable step towards the country’s goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Regional district Rep aircraft,
File Photo KDG

Chevron oil running progressive research adds July 2021..

It is human to try, according to Chevron they are looking at everything from electric , solar , and fusion to diversify energy. It looks like one politician found a way to save the environment by getting at least a half century of use from a bush wheeled airplane here in Merritt BC, It is human to try, and every one can support future concerns in their own way. If it suits them and the country!

100 million cars off the road…

A concept that immediate relief may need 100s of millions of cars off the road may not be that far away for North America. Rotating seasons of use restrictions by imposing mandated even odd day licence plate use may be a proactive measure to curb consumption. That measure would surely produce reliable data on cause and effect. Something to think about on our next 50 degree day. Were all in this together!

Transit is an option, including air transit where it fits. The saying we will overcome this by hard work, and application of good morals , and a little belief may not work on the macro level but in spots it still flies.

2018 a record year for EV sales in he US.

A 64 % increase in electric vehicles in the US in 2018 added over 2 million EVs being used in the US. The world wide number of EVs is something over 2 percent. The current EVs can be enjoyed and have a stand alone carbon foot print about 3 time lees then fueled cars. Watts per meter value goes way down manufacturing from scratch and if you generate electricity where you are by burning fossil fuels. In any case they are enjoyable to some people and surely don not poison your immediate life space like fuel can. Norway came into 2021 with 49 percent of sales being electric this is somewhat by decree however the coercion is probably because it suits their situation, and the population agrees with it. That sort of thing does not fly as well in our North American culture. Choice still remains supreme.

Tesla sold 160,000 units in 2019

Tesla is still the driver in some of this, selling 160,000 units in 2019. The projection for the US is 20 percent of sales by 2027 how much of its share tesla will have is likely to decline with most manufactures having a EV product in the sales..

Cars in operation in the US.

At the end of the 4 quarter in the United States there were 281.4 million cars in operation. They did not punt to EV that quarter as they never have as yet in substantives way.

We recommend purchasing a n EV at this time as they can be very enjoyable safe and effective if you plan your consumption of power.

Enjoy an electric aircraft if you can.

The same goes for EV planes be an early opted person for a EV plane it should be enjoyable and maybe can replace your car. The first FAA approved EV plane was the Alpha Electro in 2014. It it had nothing to do with the Bob Cummings show in the 50s and 60s and everything to do with reality. What ever that is.

On this Day: July 15th 1916

Pacific Aero-products becomes Boeing incorporated.

Born in Florence Italy

A nurse and social activist, she practiced what she preached as she lived to 90 years passing August 13th 1910 .Having lived near the start of 2 centuries Florence Nightingales name became closely identified with being a nurse

( angel of the battlefield.)

Red Cross Order of Merit

After a full life including an order of Merit from the Royal Order of the Red Cross, Florence’s death at home surprised many. Heart failure was her end and was not poetic but a reality.

1917 diploma from NVGH
, Nurse training File Photo KDG

Government money available for nursing training…

At least one college in BC is saying that nurse training is a priority, Click above!

On this Day: May 12th 1926

The first airship flight over the North pole.

Hard work tough emotional transference has its one reward moments.

Art show for high school grads…

On this Day: April 14th 2003

Human Genome project is done.

The Federal Government is interested in making modern the fisheries act.

Webinar

File . Photo KDG

The engagement showing their plans to to make modern is by webinar and website including but not limited to below>

Measures to protect fish habitat

Dealing with fish kills and harm to habitat this preview is available on the link in the photo above.

  • Clear span bridges
  • Bridge repairs
  • Exploration
  • Decking on docks etc.
( Click for Fisheries act) Water Craft, File Photo KDG

Editors note some of the material in the above is on a professional level, useful info for other would include where and to report concerns.

Menzies lake a spring fed source lake for hatcheries in the interior of BC is the subject of protection talk by locals in Merritt at this time..

On this Day: January 8th 2004…

The ocean liner Queen Mary 2 is Christened.

Happy Human Rights Day…

Today is the International Day for human Rights, created in 1948 the day promotes 5 rights needed for human development.

Right to be a child a human right File Photo KDG

On this Day: December 10th 1948

The UN makes December 10th the Universal Day for Human Rights..

60,000 liters gasoline delivery ….File Photo KDG

Gasoline is a buck nine . nine a liter at the down town Petro Can in Merritt British Columbia Canada. After many weeks of $169.9 the gas price has dropped first to one Eleven and now to $109.9 Still the lowest price in BC today is $98.9 and and average of $115.8 and trending up.

Trans Mountain line from Alberta Remains Full..

The negitive prices that were seen at the top of the lock down are not likley as jet B fuel is projected to be low demand until 2026.

The aviation sector consumed almost 8% of oil products globally in 2019, or almost 7.5 million barrels per day according to Bloomberg NEF’s 2020 Aviation Fuel Outlook. In 2020, Covid-19 has grounded much of the world’s aircraft, leading to almost a halving of fuel consumption. Long-term, however, appetite for air travel should continue to grow. With few alternatives and without significant policy intervention, air miles will continue to be powered by fossil fuels. This research note analyzes the key themes driving consumption of aviation fuels to 2050.

Bloomberg

Good luck on your driving habits and stay safe remember the Restrictions on travel this Christmas.

On this Day: December 9th 1996

Gwen Jacob found not Guilty….

Happy Mushroom Day

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.

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.

Trees make the man

The dealine for the imput for the provinces Old Growth review is coming on January 31st. The panel is interested in presenting a report on the ecological, economic and cultural importance of old growth trees in BC.

Appointed professional foresters

Trees made this province what it is, opinion File photo KDG

Gary Market and Al Gorley are working for the province to report on this important issue. The data will be presented in the spring of 2020 your say can be given online:https://engage.gov.bc.ca/oldgrowth

On this Day: January 22nd 1946

The CIA is created.

TGIF- CPO offering support…

A downtown shop got a break a few years ago.. File photo KDG

It was good to see this change of heart demonstrated some years back. It could be said that the Community Policing office locating near this shop had a something to do with it and a change of attitude.

2026 Granite Ave Merritt BC

There still is a CPO in Merritt it is now at 2026 Granite avenue. It is more inviting then a police station and likes community involvement. The office has information on programs and often offers ways to be pro active about trouble.

Editors Note: Trouble is the addiction of the unwise…PP

On this Day: December 20th 1955

Cardiff becomes the capital of Wales.