Category: Journalism


To Beat Germany in Cameras.

Today 46 Percent of global market belongs to Canon…

Canon roots

In November 1933, a small group of visionary tinkerers ****—Goro Yoshida, Saburo Uchida, and Takeo Maeda—came together in a rented room in Tokyo’s Azabu district to establish the Precision Optical Instruments Laboratory. Yoshida, a skilled self-taught technician who repaired motion picture equipment, had disassembled a high-end Leica camera out of curiosity and realized its internal components were made of standard brass, iron, and aluminum, rather than precious metals. Convinced that Japan could produce a world-class 35mm rangefinder camera locally at a fraction of the cost of imported German models, he partnered with his brother-in-law, Uchida, who managed the business and financing alongside Maeda, who brought crucial organizational expertise.Together, the team built Japan’s first 35mm camera prototype with a focal-plane shutter in 1934, naming it the Kwanon after the Buddhist goddess of mercy. While Yoshida drove the early mechanical innovations, bringing the camera to full commercial viability required scaling up operations and navigating complex German patents. Uchida secured key backing from Dr. Takeshi Mitarai—an obstetrician who later took over management—and arranged a partnership with Nippon Kogaku (later Nikon) to supply high-quality Nikkor optics. By 1935, the team refined the brand name to “Canon”—a word signifying precision standards—and launched their first production model, the Hansa Canon, in late 1935, successfully laying the foundation for modern global camera manufacturing.

**** Engineers

Cancer to be beaten

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October 4th 2026- run for the cure.

Barring weather and conditions these events are dynamic..

Nicola Valley Pro rodeo association.

Concept photo

The Nicola Valley rodeo association has been a stalwart for 66 years the event is still scheduled for 2026 as well as the Third return of the world famous RCMP Musical ride on August 26th.

I like the clowns as well that keep the competers safe. And all the local ranch people that sustain the culture that so often defined us as rugged individuals with many artisan skills to overcome the west.

Local Ranch worker Summer 2026. photo KDG.

Musical Ride

TGIF-The last of me is the best of me..

Tic

The lasttttt of me is the best of me.

No my greatest doesn’t pass the test.

My last is the best and it is the least.

Not easily dismissed by that care.

Better by far then the boast, not close.

My friends know me and care.

This seems more then fair.

As the least can have good place.

Never to stare, past challenge to woe.

But just, me not compared.

But loved by them that stay to play.

My song of hope and sense.

Into days that will be there.

And nights of sweet sleep, no glare.

From echos of visions, mind to sort.I stay justified because I am, that I am.

KDG

Moon at three quarter August Merritt BC Photo KDG

Wednesday child

Child of woe.

The responsible one…

The nursery rhyme “Wednesday’s child is full of woe” has long been interpreted as a mark of a life defined by hardship, struggle, or a deep, somber sensitivity. However, history is full of individuals who transformed that “woe” into profound depth, resilience, and world-changing rhetoric.Here are three instances of accomplished figures who embodied the archetype of Wednesday’s child through their life’s work.

1. Abraham Lincoln:

The Rhetoric of MelancholyPerhaps the most famous “Wednesday’s child” in spirit, Lincoln struggled with what was then called “hypochondriasis” (clinical depression) his entire life. He often spoke of being a “man of sorrows.” * The Accomplishment: Preserving the Union during the American Civil War and the formal abolition of slavery. * The Rhetoric: Lincoln didn’t shy away from woe; he used it to build empathy. In his Second Inaugural Address, he didn’t boast of victory. Instead, he used somber, inclusive language: “With malice toward none; with charity for all.” He turned his personal acquaintance with suffering into a national ethos of healing.

2. James Baldwin:

The Witness of Social WoeBaldwin was born into a world that offered him every reason to be “full of woe”—poverty, racial segregation, and the struggle of being a gay man in the mid-20th century. * The Accomplishment: Becoming one of the most vital literary voices of the Civil Rights Movement, bridging the gap between the Black experience and White conscience. * The Rhetoric: Baldwin’s power lay in his “bearing witness.” In works like The Fire Next Time, he transformed the “woe” of systemic injustice into a searing, poetic interrogation of the American soul. He argued that facing one’s pain was the only way to achieve maturity and change.

3. Frida Kahlo:

Transmuting Physical AgonyKahlo’s life was a masterclass in the Wednesday’s child archetype. After a catastrophic bus accident and a lifetime of surgeries, “woe” was her constant physical companion. * The Accomplishment: Creating a body of work that redefined surrealism and feminist art, becoming a global icon of endurance. * The Rhetoric: Her “rhetoric” was visual. She didn’t paint scenes to escape her pain; she painted her pain to master it. By depicting her own broken body and weeping heart with vibrant colors and unflinching detail, she communicated a universal truth: that suffering can be the bedrock of identity and power.Summary of the Archetype| Figure | Source of “Woe” | Rhetorical Strength ||—|—|—|| Lincoln | Clinical Depression | Empathy and Moral Clarity || Baldwin | Social Injustice | Uncompromising Truth-Telling || Kahlo | Chronic Physical Pain | Radical Self-Expression.

Editors note:

Ai researched, these characterizations are subjective onto objectivity meaning that you’re under no binding to live up to any of them. They’re just a matter of interest. You are who you are. You don’t have to fit.

Seems like Old Abe was born on two different days according to our search. So here’s the test. If it bothers you when you look it up and find out which one’s right. You’re probably more prone to being a WOE child, and that would be for better or worse.

Mondays child 1836 Author unknown,published in St. Nicholas magazine 1873.

Public links

Attribution

Author unknown: Monday’s child or the poem/ the nursery rhyme.

So is not attributed to any one particular author, has been printed numbers of times in different variations. These came up through searches in AI.

Let the self obvious reign…

Dark Humour

Reports of sacrifice??? (And not missing meals)

luciferian doctrines

When it comes to the “Epstein files”—particularly the massive trove released in early 2026—the question of “belief” requires distinguishing between official records and unverified allegations.Because these files contain millions of pages from various sources (FBI reports, court depositions, and personal emails), they aren’t a single cohesive narrative.

Here is how to look at what’s coming out:

1. The “List” vs.

The Contact BookOne of the biggest sources of confusion is the idea of a “client list.” * The Reality: The Department of Justice (DOJ) stated in July 2025 and reaffirmed in 2026 that no official “client list” exists. * The Context: Most of the names appearing in the files are from Epstein’s personal address books or flight logs. Being “in the files” often just means Epstein had someone’s phone number or they sat on his plane. It does not automatically imply they participated in his crimes.

2. Verified vs. Unverified Content

The files are a “mixed bag” of evidence types: * Verified Documents: Things like flight logs, emails, and phone records are generally considered factual evidence of contact. For example, the 2026 release confirmed that Prince Andrew and Epstein remained in contact much later than previously admitted.

* Depositions and Allegations:

Many files contain testimony from victims (like Virginia Giuffre) or Epstein’s staff. While these are “real” legal documents, they contain unsworn statements or hearsay that were never tested in a criminal trial against the people mentioned. * FBI “302” Reports: These are summaries of interviews conducted by agents. They provide a “real” look at what people told the FBI, but they aren’t proof that those statements were 100% accurate.

3. Misinformation and “Fakes”

Since the Epstein Files Transparency Act was signed in late 2025, the internet has been flooded with doctored images and fake lists.

* The “Celebrity” Trap:

Many names seen on social media (like late-night hosts or certain actors) have been debunked as fabrications not found in the actual DOJ releases. *

The “Birthday Book”:

The 2025 release of a “birthday book” compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell contained crude jokes and drawings involving high-profile names. While the book itself is a real artifact, the “jokes” within it (like a fake receipt for a woman “sold” to a prominent figure) are often interpreted by investigators as dark humor or posturing rather than literal receipts of crimes.

How to Navigate the News

To avoid the “dives” into misinformation, it’s best to stick to reports from outlets that have actually sat down with the millions of pages—like the Associated Press or The Washington Post—which distinguish between a name appearing in an address book and a name appearing in a criminal allegation.>

Key Takeaway:

You can believe the files are authentic documents from the investigation, but you should not assume every allegation or name within them is proof of a crime.

Would you like me to look up the specific details regarding any particular person or event mentioned in the latest releases?

Reasons to not take literal.

Editors note:

Dark humour, Metaphor, Coding,discriptive language, sexual play…

Flip Wilson was noted as a comedian that always blamed things on the devil. Don’t get ahead of yourself or the FBI with physical verification. Nobody believed flip Wilson literally.

Well

That being said, until some of the missing people in British Columbia and Canada are accounted for,it would be good to warn young people and vulnerable people that they can’t take the luxury of doing that.

Stranger danger is one thing, double lives of authentic people is another you be the judge when you explain.

PS:

The movie the Wicker Man was out on the market in the early 2000s and even before. It would be reasonable to think that amongst celebrities and the nature available on these islands that conversations may have been scoped for excitement and not reality.

It could also be that play went too far, and some of it was true.

Up Date:

Photographing the Moon from New York

We all see the same moon, we don’t all have the same view.

Editors note:

The United States president has recently stopped a construction of a bridge between Ontario and his country. Citing the fact that Ontario had curtailed some liquor sales or taken American liquor off Canadian shelves.

Reports also indicate that The premier of Ontario. Doug Ford was meeting with the Canadian prime Minister lately. Looking for a possible support mechanism that would make it possible for an election to be called in Canada to regain a government majority by the liberals.

This would be the minority government that was partially incurred by the recruitment of the former deputy prime Minister into the employment of the war engaged US supplied armed conflict of Ukraine President Zelinski against the alleged Russian aggression that saw the Russian state tried to protect Russian minorities within the boundaries of Ukraine.

So while they’re looking at the same Moon that we’re looking at, in Canada, their objectives are different and we must console ourselves for being used. We should all agree that the Epstein thing should not be moved on from because it’s relevance is made more and more clear and pertaining to a striking home at our nation everyday.

Exploitive behavior and a disdain for the explotable, with the greater good of intangible fame a farce and it’s sister regret… Lost in shuffles it will not pass easily,if it continues to exploit moving on while expedient in some minds, it is just more appetite for the same lust.

Normal people stay close to your vulnerables. We have no simple platitudes for you today. Good luck! Just signs us out of here. We hope you do create your own luck though. Good night…

That bridge is a bridge too far, when it’s pillars support such things.

Down town Merritt

The local community provided about 50 some odd floats and had a very nice well-lit parade and cool weather and temperatures after snowfall yesterday.

Quilchena avenue on a cold night, November 28th 2025

Classic cars

Local Enthusiasts

Cool temperatures, see your breath if you were not holding it…

Well done

Next year comes quick…

The left hand side of a set of medieval armor is the sinister side. The left hand of a left-handed person is the swinster’s side, don’t confuse the two. You may come home to a Lance you didn’t know existed.

Branding

Muddy Evils

Real place

Swinister is a real place, specifically a small settlement (hamlet) in the Shetland Islands of Scotland. While it sounds like a fictional word made to sound creepy, it has a distinct historical and linguistic origin rooted in Old Norse.

Here is a breakdown of what it is, what it means, and the specific atmosphere a town named “Swinister” would evoke.

1. What is it?

Swinister is a hamlet located on the Mainland of Shetland (the largest island in the archipelago). It is best known for a geological feature called the Ayres of Swinister, which is a “triple ayre” (a rare formation of three shingle beaches or sandbars that connect a small island to the mainland, forming a tidal lagoon).

2. What does it mean?

(Etymology)The name comes from Old Norse, the language spoken by the Vikings who settled the islands. It is a compound of two words: * Swin: Derived from either the Old Norse svín (meaning “swine” or “pig”) or the male personal name Sveinn (Sven). * Ister: A corruption of the Old Norse setr, meaning “dwelling,” “homestead,” or “pasture.”Therefore, Swinister literally translates to “Pig Farm” (or “Pig Pasture”) or “Svein’s Homestead.

“3. What would a town named “Swinister” connotate?

If you were writing a story or naming a fictional town “Swinister,” the name does heavy lifting because of its accidental association with modern English words. It carries a dual connotation:A. The “Folk Horror” Connotation (Linguistic)To a modern English speaker unaware of Norse etymology, “Swinister” sounds like a portmanteau of Swine and Sinister. * The Vibe: It sounds unsettling, rural, and perhaps morally corrupt. It evokes imagery of a backwater village with dark secrets, possibly involving gluttony, filth (swine), or ancient, malevolent traditions (sinister).

* The Setting:

Perfect for a Gothic horror story or a murder mystery set in a decaying agricultural community where the locals are hostile to outsiders.B. The “Rugged Northern” Connotation (Historical)To those familiar with Scottish or Nordic geography, the name connotes ancient history and rugged endurance. * The Vibe: Windswept, cold, isolated, and stoic. It suggests a place connected to the sea and the land, where life is hard and determined by the elements. * The Setting: A realistic historical drama or a nature-focused narrative about isolation in the North Sea.

Summary * Real Definition:

A remote hamlet in Shetland, Scotland, famous for a rare three-beach geological formation.

* Literal Meaning:

“Pig Farm” or “Sven’s Farm” (Old Norse).

* Fictional Connotation:

A “sinister” rural village, likely harboring dark secrets or ancient, muddy evils.

Editors Note:

Merciful thoughts to all left hand d or sinister folks over time if they suffered for it, ( more probly a motivator) in the best s mse.

If you want to borrow trouble, ask about the retail and the wholesale off street parking obligations of businesses in any small town.

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Picket line, Gov’t LCB

The BCGEU action

The local government LCB store has job action. Pickets could be seen and activity as members demonstrated negotiation tactics in the Railyard mall On October weekdays.

Is there a strike in BC now.

Current Strike in British Columbia

As of now, several labor unions in British Columbia are engaging in strike actions to advocate for better working conditions, wages, and negotiations with employers. One notable example is the BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU), which has been actively participating in job actions across various sectors, including local government.

Recent Actions

Members of the BCGEU have been seen demonstrating in notable locations, such as the Railyard Mall, where they conducted picketing and showcased negotiation tactics aimed at raising awareness about their demands.

Key Objectives

The primary objectives of these strikes often include:

  • Improved wages
  • Better working conditions
  • Enhanced job security
  • Fair treatment and respect in the workplace

Impact on Communities

Such strikes can lead to temporary disruptions in services provided by the affected sectors and often draw attention to the broader issues faced by workers. It is essential for the community to understand these actions as a part of ongoing efforts to achieve fair labor practices.

For more visual insights, you can check out this video showcasing recent BCGEU activities.

Conclusion

The situation continues to evolve, and it is important for both employees and employers to engage in constructive dialogue to reach a mutually beneficial resolution. Stay tuned for updates on the progress of these necessary discussions.

RIP- Beverly Thompson

Thank you for all your diligence

The structured Media in Canada regulated licensed and superlative lost one of its own Beverly Thompson at 61 years old died of cancer.

Concept photo news anchor’s desk.

On this Day: August 26th 2002

The Earth summit 2002 begins in Johannesburg South Africa.