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Last weeks of summer flowers…

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August 22, 2018

The time of day when sunshine enlivens flowers is fast approaching its annual end. The full moon in September ( a full Corn Moon ) : Farmers almanac, is on September 24th 2018. If we are lucky here at 600 meters+ we may not see a killing frost until then giving a huge season instead. However we have to get through the full moon and its whiles August 26th this weekend, the moon is called a Sturgeon Moon and is in a forecast cool and wet time.The Sturgeon moon is named for the large amount of fish in lakes where the Algonquin fished.

The Baillie House in Merritt has a sitting garden with flowers and convenience. It s operated by the local Heritage Society and welcomes you as the Cities Down Town Tourist Info center. Enjoy the flowers…

On this Day: August 22 1953

Devils Island prison camp is closed.

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Cold fusion, solar probe, EV’s

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August 21, 2018

The stars seem to be aligning more for the electric vehicle; at least here in the Nicola Valley. Far from economies of scale there is an obvious up tic in charging station use, meaning that owners are relying more on them for distance travel. The greatest use in our view for the EV is the small capacity 85KM range run about, go to work, and town urban application. Not requiring quick chargers. However there are some interesting things coming down the pike.

The year 2025 is the planned start-up of a cold fusion generation system. And the completion of a recently launched solar probe in its 7 year mission is about that time.

A magnetic field is to contain the fusion sparking temperatures that will see hydrogen turned into helium and Einstein’s pride,energy. All life on earth is carbon based and that means old star particles that came from suns that went through their hydrogen and stated burning helium making carbon. The data from the solar probe will be interesting in its composition and if its statements about cold fusion on earth contained in magnetic fields how it might will fly.

The hope that cold fusion will work seems more compelling this summer fire season, once again it is a promise of inexhaustible of cheap power without social cost.
Then my friend the EV may be even more to the point.

On this Day: August 21st 1911

De Vinci’s Mona Lisa is stolen by a museum worker.

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Gas tax credit transfer to local government 53 Million.

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July 26, 2018

Clean gas clean gas pump, and some of the tax comes back to your local government File Photo KDG

There is a transfer payment from the gas tax collected by the federal government the Feds just made another instalment of 53 million to be divided amongst the municipal governments in BC.

Merritt BC has been getting something over 300 thousand dollars per year for the last 3 years and is projected to get the same this year. Money is used for local projects including disaster relief. The fund is touted as being predictable and is set to run from 2014- 2024.

Like the saying just because red wine is good for you that’s no reason to start drinking so the gas transfer tax is no reason to start burning more gas …

On this Day: July 26th 1891
France annex’s Tahiti.

Tags: Gas tax transfers.

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Reminder about plastics

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July 24, 2018

Water flows by in every life time. File: Photo KDG

Summer is here the beach’s are clear? We enjoy a good public works regime in Canada and are spared somethings however we are reminded about the transportability of plastics by those that run into it when trying to enjoy life.

The provincial government is bringing in Recycle BC to deal with recycling They are having consultations on material specific efforts. It remains in the power of every individual to be responsible with consumerism !

consultation The consultations will be on going until September 8th.

On this Day: July 24th 1963

The Bluenose 11 is launched in Nova Scotia Canada.

Tags: Wood and Plastics

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That’s hay, hey!

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July 18, 2018

The local fields are being harvested this week
File Photo KDG

The bottom land in the Nicola Valley is used for hay production this week big round bales are seen from the highways. sunny and hot weather are making for good conditions for its production and harvest . However it may be a race for second and third crops against bans on irrigation because of drought conditions. The government drought board on Voght street was recently moved to yellow or dry from normal conditions .

The restrictions were put on the last week in August last year however local ranchers conserve long before the level 4 status kicks in and don’t attribute it to global warming but a cost of raising food, that they are used to. fish are effected by warmer lower water levels as well:

Drought conditions can affect communities and individuals in many different ways. Drought can lead to reduced water availability for household and business use. Lower streamflows may cause warmer river temperatures, affecting fish and other aquatic life. Low streamflows can also have an impact on groundwater levels.
Drought can reduce crop growth and quality, leading to smaller harvests. Hotter temperatures that often occur alongside drought may lead to early crop maturity or ripening. Less water may be available for irrigation and for animal care, and livestock production suffers and pests increase.
The Ministry of Agriculture provides advice and drought management tools to farmers and ranchers who may be affected by drought and/or loss of water. water temperature

Water table level as of end of July/16 File photo KDG

On this Day: July 18th 1872

The Secret ballot is made law in the UK.

Tags: Hay, Nicola Valley

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28 more Hydro EV Quick Chargers

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July 10, 2018

Leaf has direct connection to 500 volt quick charger in Merritt. Photo KDG

BC hydro has completed the 2018 program on “30 Minute ” Quick chargers. Bringing their total to 58 in the province.

he second phase includes 28 new stations, in addition to the 30 that were completed in 2016. There are 13 new stations in the Lower Mainland and two new stations at the Britton Creek rest area on the Coquihalla Highway, allowing drivers to quickly charge up before heading to the Southern Interior – or to the Kootenays. The stations also connect drivers from Horseshoe Bay to the west coast of Vancouver Island.

They utility is now planning another phase to bring more quick chargers to drivers from Kamloops North to Prince George. Hydro Chargers

Line ups may be avoided by seeing if a charger ahead is occupied, by a smart device. There are often another 240 volt charger in the proximity of the Hydro 500 volt quick chargers.

Merritt’s new Quick Charger has connections to Bolt and Leaf models EV.

On this Day: July 10th 1943

Operation Husky begins in Sicily.

Tags: Bolt, Chevrolet, EV, Nissan Leaf

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Hurricane season 75 percent chance near normal NOAA

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July 3, 2018

wind

The season for hurricanes is on and the east coast should always be wary. However authorities are saying that it should be a near normal or high normal.

NOAA updates their projections in August, using method such El Nino monitoring. The fall is the height of the season.

Hurricanes are part of the natural systems.
NOAA is predicting a near normal season. The Atlantic Season for weather is a concern for us all Though their effects on human populations are often devastating, tropical cyclones can relieve drought conditions. They also carry heat energy away from the tropics and transport it toward temperate latitudes, which may play an important role in modulating regional and global climate crops oil prices and many issues.

Though their effects on human populations are often devastating, tropical cyclones can relieve drought conditions. They also carry heat energy away from the tropics and transport it toward temperate latitudes, which may play an important role in modulating regional and global climate, oil prices and many issues. source Wikipedia

On this Day: July 3rd 1844

The Great Auks go extinct.

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Summer Solstice

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June 20, 2018

The sun is our source for life. File Photo: KDG

The summer solstice happens tomorrow at 10:07 UTC time or 3:07 Pacific Daylight Time.

The solstice is often thought of with the ancient Stonehenge monolith:

Stonehenge, in England, was built in three phases between about 3,000 B.C. and 1,600 B.C., and its purpose remains under study. However, it’s known that if you stand in just the right place inside the Stonehenge monument on the day of the northern summer solstice, facing northeast through the entrance towards a rough-hewn stone outside the circle – known as the Heel Stone . Source earth sky news.

Some reports say 12 000 people were at Stonehenge in 2016 for the solstice.Enjoy your day however you arrive to it.

On this Day: June 20th 1959

A rare June hurricane hits the eastern coast of Canada killing 35.

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Trans Mountain promise:

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June 14, 2018

Rip Rap installed at Central park File Photo KDG

The Trans Mountain project is promising 15,000 jobs and 73 billion in new revenues, with 46 billion of that in taxes to government.

- - - British Columbia receives $5.7 billion
    - Alberta receives $19.4 billion
    - The rest of Canada shares $21.6 billion
  - More than $400 million committed to Indigenous groups under mutual benefit and capacity agreements
  - $64.7 million to fund an Indigenous pipeline environment committee to ensure ongoing monitoring of the Project
  - Trans Mountain is facilitating the largest-ever expansion of spill response personnel and equipment on the BC coast, a $150-million, 20-year investment by Western Canada Marine Response Corporation that doubles response capacity and cuts mandated response times by half in South Coast waters. Source Trans Mountain

Good luck on this to all my friends and readers. Try to be good to your neighbour and ask him to pass it on.

On this Day: June 14th 1789

The loyal crew of the mutiny on the bounty reach Timor Island.

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New organics waste infrastructure fund.

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June 13, 2018

Garbage

The federal government in 2017 said that the low carbon programs would be being implemented. They are looking for partnerships with local governments

In December 2017, the Government of Canada announced it is providing Low Carbon Economy Funding to the Province of BC in support of projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The BC Government has identified matching funds to support a number of initiatives including organic waste processing infrastructure to increase municipal organics diversion and management of agricultural waste. Local governments are the eligible recipient for this funding program and will need to provide one-third matching funding. Local governments may choose to partner with First Nations or private companies.

The government will be presenting a webinar on June 26th and 27th and then looking for expressions of interest or input.

On this Day: June 13th 1994

An Anchorage Alaska jury finds negligence in the Exon Valdez oil tanker disaster.

Tags: organics waste

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TGIF- Happy World Ocean Day:

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June 8, 2018

World Oceans Day:

Today is World Oceans day there theme this year is plastic pollution.

For world oceans day and beyond, we think the use of plastic straws can be a flash point for action in care for our oceans. By this we mean that its something everyone can be involved in:

Some points: