File Photo KDG
On this Day: October 1st 1958
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration opens for business.
Thanks for digital photography…
Category: Vegtable soup
Animation of the blood moon File photo KDG
The red planet is visible to the naked eye at night now, it will be closest to the earth since 2003 tonight, July 31st 2018.
On July 30-31, 2018, Mars and Earth are closer than since their historically close approach in 2003. Mars was closer in 2003 than in some 60,000 years, and it’s now only slightly farther from Earth now than then. It’s about 35.78 million miles (57.59 million km) away at its closest on July 31 at 08:00 UTC. That time places Mars’ closest approach before sunrise on July 31 for North American time zones – Earth sky news
Look to the right and down a little from the waning moon tonight. The red dot is visible, that is Mars from Merritt BC. Ca.
On this Day: July 31st 2012
Michael Phelps sets new record for most Olympic medals in one game.
The old court house on Nicola avenue , in Merritt. File Photo KDG
The province has a birthday today, happy birthday BC. Oh, its not a holiday, BC day is in August, on the first Monday and its a paid holiday for those that qualify.
BC’s legal paid holidays are:
- New Year’s Day
- Family Day
- Good Friday
- Victoria Day
- Canada Day
- B.C. Day
- Labour Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Remembrance Day
- Christmas Day
Your employer has to give you 8 hrs pay if you have been in his employee for 30 days and worked 15 of the previous 30 days. Salaried employees are not given extra monies for paid holidays however they enjoy the day off.
Employees who work under an averaging agreement or variance at any time in the 30 days before the holiday do not have to meet the 15-day requirement.
Some workers such as agricultural ones are excluded from stat holidays.
Have a good August 6th day off and think of BC in Canada and our official bird the Steller Jay.
On this Day: July 20th 1871
British Columbia becomes a province in the Dominion of Canada.
The sun is our source for life. File Photo: KDG
There will be a partial solar eclipse today, however you need to be in Australia or Antartica to see it. Its ok there will be another o a Friday the 13th in ,2080, A total eclipse may occur on Friday the thirteenth “2132”, for you to plan for.
According to earth sky news you should still wear eye protection if you are in a position in the deep south of the world to view what they are calling a skimpy show. Eclipse starts shortly after 1 PM local time down under.
Happy birthday to all those great people born on Friday the thirteenth, you all are charmed.
On this Day: July 13th 2080
The first solar eclipse on a Friday the thirteenth since July 13th 2018.
The annual Merritt Dog show took place this week finishing up on the Sunday the first. Wind has a factor in the enjoyment, its not normally a factor for the show here.
On this Day: July 6th 1990
Electronic Frontier Foundation is formed.
The sun is our source for life. File Photo: KDG
The overhead shadow changes from were you are on the earth and on the longest day of the year it is slightly more vertical then it was. As north America starts to move from straight up and down to the winter solstice at a 23 degree tilt away from the sun the shadows or midday changes.
You may want to take note of the shadows and enjoy this first weekend after summer solstice while seeking shade.
Editors Note: The tilt of the earth is 23 degrees from stand up to and from.
July in Merritt ,gives sunflowers. file Photo KDG
On this Day: June 22nd 1825
The British abolish feudalism in North America.
A Merritt golfer from another year. File Photo KDG
The Merritt Golf and Country Club had been able to use 4 holes at flood time as of yesterday the course is using all except the 9th hole is cut back to par three.
The course features a large screen TV on its club house patio that can view all holes 9-18.
On this Day: June 19th 1978
Garfield makes his public debut.
Drilling equipment for dewatering File Photo KDG
We at PI think that the recent flooding demonstrates a need for collaboration on all kinds of weather related events, including the use of the resources of an experienced pipeline company ,with people that live in the area, and in emergency situations.
The Alberta premier says it must be built, nothing is must except the death and tax’s we all face. However here is her view: She believes that Alberta has capped CO 2 and there will be no net increase over the pipeline. She thinks that Alberta’s oil needs other markets then the US. She also thinks that her provinces impact on the Canadian economy is being dismissed by many.
Most importantly the division amongst people in other provinces is not good for Canada.
Premier Notleys May 22 call for action
What positive thing can you contribute to a better community over this impasse today…?
Remember this enterprise was begun in good faith with permits and regulations followed.
On this Day: May 24th 1956
The first Eurovision song contest is held.
Ducks in a row,on the Nicola river , December 3rd 2013 File photo KDG
The new normal for the 21st century. The provincial government released its finding for the response to emergency conditions this week. Called addressing the New Normal for the 21st century ,the review has called for 109 changes.
The review process involved a number of public engagement sessions focussed on planning and preparedness, prevention and mitigation, response, and recovery. Feedback was obtained through one-on-one meetings with key stakeholders (including local governments), community events, online engagement, and written submissions. In April, information was analyzed and used to form the final report, including recommendations.
Among the recommendations are a number of options for the Province to enhance partnerships with local governments. These include: support towards local emergency plans; better clarification around roles and responsibilities during an emergency; and establishing workshops and forums to help support information sharing, understanding, and identification of policy gaps. There is also an emphasis on a more streamlined and efficient response and recovery process.
The recommendations include 14 ‘strategic shift’ recommendations. These recommendations suggest actions that would significantly amend current policy. Among the ‘strategic shifts’ are: proposals to develop strategic partnerships with community members (e.g. ranchers, forestry contractors, landowners) to provide additional response capacity during emergencies; building a robust emergency communications website that includes all necessary information from government as well as emergency updates; and increasing the use of prescribed burning as a safety and prevention tool.
It is reported that 19 of the recommendations are in process of implementation at this time. The new normal for the 21st century.
On this Day: May 16th 1929
The first Academy Awards are presented to merit winning nominees.
Markey93 keeps his eye on the ball at the Nicola Valley Golf and Country Club in Merritt File Photo KDG
The Real Estate Foundation of BC is looking for nominees for best use of land, this is to recognise the principal or principal’s.
The Real Estate Foundation of BC (REFBC) invites you to nominate a community based individual or local government, and community project partnership for a REFBC 2018 Land Award.
REFBC’s Land Awards celebrate ideas and leadership in sustainable land use and real estate. The awards program recognizes outstanding projects and standout leaders who work to build healthy, resilient communities and natural environments.
There are three Land Awards, which recognize projects in three categories: Land Use and Conservation, Built Environment, and Fresh Water and Food Systems. There are also two awards for individuals: the Land Champion Award and the Emerging Leader Award. Nominations for the Land Awards open on April 5, 2018 and close on June 7, 2018.
Land Award finalists will be announced in early September. Awards are presented on October 11, 2018. REFBC will produce short videos about the Land Champion, the Emerging Leader, and the Land Award finalists.
Past award winners include the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Electoral Area B, District of Lillooet and St’at’imc Agricultural Plan and the City of Campbell River for their Baikie Island Restoration
Editors note: The Union of British Columbia Municipalities is directed to local government;we consider their activities news worthy.
Grass lands producing grass for cattle are in demand for feed lots and dairy cows They feed for winter as well. for meat producers. Photo KDG ( some believe that protein from soya is a better alternative to grass going through meat.)
On this Day: May 10th 28 BC
A sunspot is observed by astronomers in ancient China.
A new brood of ducklings at high water 2017 File Photo KDG
Earth day is coming up in two and a half weeks and the theme this year is end plastics. Our pet peeve with the world of plastics is the use of plastic in straws. those easily floated and directed little bad boys that scoot to the sea are probably the easies thing to do with out. Why not use a washable spoon on April 22 if you are out, and how about continuing it as a habit? If you can do something its the right direction that counts.
Close to 48 years ago, on 22 April 1970, millions of people took to the streets to protest the negative impacts of 150 years of industrial development.
In the US and around the world, smog was becoming deadly and evidence was growing that pollution led to developmental delays in children. Biodiversity was in decline as a result of the heavy use of pesticides and other pollutants.
On this Day: April 5th 1722
Easter Island is discovered.
Pipe for oil field File:Photo KDG
The Trans Mountain Pipeline company is saying that the resource is blocked from the inside out. Referring to the Financial Post and writer Peter Tertzankian’s view on the economics of tar sand oil. ” 70 dollar oil is not peachy” “There are many Sears Canada in the oil patch.”
Too often, billions of dollars of taxes and royalties are unnecessarily forfeited to foreign interests. Despite the fact the Canadian oil and gas industry is setting the pace in carbon policy, environmental compliance, safety standards, Indigenous collaboration, innovation, transparency, corporate governance, social responsibility and business competitiveness too.
In our view market share is an unseen hand that can hinder or promote the sale of resources. Conservation and responsibility while not as attractive as unbridled prosperity, remains a virtue in a world that needs stability.
Remembering the Mackenzie Valley pipeline that was never built is probably the best benchmark against giving away our wealth. Everything in its time, or the destruction by greed which is better?
We liked Sears Canada. They were homey. As homey as Ethanol is to the Midwest of the US.
We like them better at 60 dollars a barrel.
On this Day: March 1st 1919
March 1st movement begins.
Kevin Griffiths
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