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100 puzzle pieces, one hundred bird extinctions since 1600 What’s the circumference of this circle, you Pie guys… File Photo KDG
Pi Day the mathematical equation for circles Pi r squared is a fascination of many math observers. A day of observance was supported by the Us congress in 2009 making March 14th an annual event.
Pi Day has been observed in many ways, including eating pie, throwing pies and discussing the significance of the number π, due to a pun based on the words “pi” and “pie” being homophones in English. source Wikipedia
On this Day: March 14th 1592
Ultimate Pi Day gives the biggest Julian calendar correlation of Pi since adoption.
The forecast is calling for a 50% chance of serious snowfall starting this morning. Warmer temperatures will revert to near double digits minus C by Saturday.
Comments by people range from distaste for winter to its ok I was in Mexico for a month.
Check the weather as directly as you can before engaging .
The temperature in Merritt ( 700 meters above sea level) is -7 Celsius. However there must be some warm upper level trough as freezing rain is spitting on the ground. A traveler at Starbucks said that the freeway to Hope is closed till at least 2PM this afternoon. Unconfirmed: he saw a half dozen vehicles in the ditch after having difficulty with freezing rain.
The freeways have video cams at the summit, and once again we recommend that you do not do unnecessary driving when winter conditions are in effect. The Coquihalla highway to the Okanagan was designated as a road way subject to quick on set of unfavorable conditions.
That said it is about an hour under best conditions from Hope to Merritt.
One of 8 volumes of the environmental assessment. for the Lower Mainland 500 KV line. Hard copy at Public library. File Photo :KDG
The completed work saw a 3rd lower mainland 500 KV line go through Merritt on its way to the Lower Mainland from Revelstoke. The project had rigorous permitting process and is complete since last year including a new substation here in Merritt .
The local 200 million dollar Green energy project is delayed opening until next fall a full year past the expected time. Something a private operation trys to avoid.
At this writing a small piece of the 138 KV line at central park is going underground. the poles it will be replacing were placed next to a housing walled community and a golf course.
On this Day: January 26th 1992
Russia announces that they are no longer targeting the west with missiles.
The Canadian Energy Pipeline Assc. has been working to see better conditions for pipeline activities. The self governing body has as a member the Trans Mountain pipeline group and they have reported on successful lobbying to provide assurance to concerned people that delivery of oil from Alberta is well regulated and safe.Yesterday the CBC reported that BC is satisfied with the environmental provisions of the approved expansion.
The international pipeline conference.
Pipeline professionals, engineers and scientists gathered to talk about leadership and innovation and to share insights into the future of the industry. Among other things, we saw that the importance of communication and sustainability is a key focus for our industry.
The CEPA has also been involved in local fire chief certification and the using their members mandate to get legislation that makes polluter pay the law on right of way properties along pipelines.
Its been four and a half decades since we first saw locals here in the interior of BC take up jobs exploring for tar sands in northern Alberta some of them have passed on after spending a good part of their life in the exploration and development of a resource for future generations. Companies like Tonto Drilling and Connors Drilling, and the engineering supervision that gave that first drive for a better life have been absorbed and fractured into a different lifestyle today.
Wages for a stand up citizenry were more the focus then . A global corporate structure demands more today.It is still desirable that a big share go to the individuals that command a wage reflecting the status of working people who will live here and contribute time and talent to the future of the community.
January 10th, 7pm shows snow accumulated, Merritt BC Photo KDG
We have had snow on the ground here in South Central British Columbia, at 700 meters elevation, for about a month. The fist time in decades that snow lasted more then a week. The accumulation is forcast for clear skies and at this writing there are heavy skies with moderately low ceiling.
This gives a feeling of normal to local long timers.
On this day: January 10th 49 BC
Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon River with his legions.
An Arctic front has moved in to BC again after a week break we are back to near dangerous cold. For those that are not acclimatized be careful especially with exposed flesh. When traveling there are still some non freeway roads that are with out cell phone service in the province.
Coverage areas are approximate. Actual coverage, network services and technology can vary and are subject to change. Source: http://www.comparecellular.ca/telus-coverage-maps/
A ditched car situation can start going bad fast… a safety package with warmers and survival supplies is a good investment. A grey wool blanket or facsimile can make a lot of shelter.
Monitor the weather forecast before setting out, especially in rural areas. The website TransCanada.com has advice on supplies for safety.
Editors Note: It is said that TELUS has coverage for 97 percent of the population of BC, that may mean that there is a reasonable expectation of service in proximity to populated areas.KDG
The sun is setting on 2016 what will 2017 bring?
Since the winter season started last week we have been gaining daylight at a slow rate but we have gained 3 minutes ( well two and a half), giving us 8 hrs of light. The gain was 1 second on the 21st to a staggering 42 seconds today.
It is the shortest day of the year ( solstice) in terms of daylight, but it does not have the latest sunrise nor the earliest sunset of the year. This is because of a discrepancy between our modern-day timekeeping methods and how time is measured using the Sun. Astronomers call this difference the equation of time. Source: https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/canada/Kamloops
From a low point of 7:57 minutes hrs. of daylight to a bright and shiny 8:extra 3 minutes today.
So; happy end to the calendar year, and an optimistic rise to spring and summer.
On this Day: December 28th 1944
Maurice Richard is the first NHL player to score 8 points in a single game.
The November and December super moon brought the earth close twice in a little over a month increasing the pull of gravity and the wobble of the earths orbit around the sun.
On this Day: December 27th 2001
China gets permanent normal trade relations from the US.
Photo KDG: Public buildings are kept warm and are a good refuge when away from home…
The winter solstice is a week away on the 21st at 4:44 AM, the days will start to get longer. The Spring equinox 12hrs and 12hrs night and day will be on March 20th 3:29 PM giving an 88 day winter.( strike up some Beethoven)
The 6 days could have had an effect on the start of weather here as we are six days ahead to the 23 degrees that tips toward the sun in the summer season.
Full Moon on Tuesday another super moon not as close as the November one but still a hunters moon.
Moon rising 5/6/12 File Photo KDG
Editors: Note Winter is sometimes measured by weather and not seasonal quarters check the local conditions for things like building codes as well as driving needs.
On this Day: December 14th 2004
The Millau Viaduct ( worlds tallest bridge) is opened in France.
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