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Italian Cars

Used car fellow gets lots of different cars this Italian sports car seems luxurious and attractive as a used prestige car.

Today in history November 9 1994

The element Darmstadtium discovered. ( Wikipedia)

Wurlitzer

Store Front Displaying Antiques. Herb Graham Merritt BCThis would fit in the 50’s for sure  the chairs are less likely to be used then a dance floor.

Today in History,November 8 1977

Tomb of Phillip II  of Macedonia discovered.

Coffee Cups

These cups made in the German Democratic Republic(East Germany) before the change the gold leaf was not in line with the ideal of Communism and may  have been for export to get hard currency maybe to buy wheat. All sorts of things worked for the end of that era including a West German landing his Piper Cub in Red Square and surviving. Kudos to all those that have courage to try things; many are never accoladed but when they attempt things in a non reckless way they are just as deserving as those that succeed .

Today in History, November 5 ,1895

 George B. Selden  the first U.S. patent for an automobile .

Private charity

 

Some of the local stores are supportive of good causes .

Today in History, November 4th 1994

San Fransisco: First conference that focuses exclusively on the subject of the commercial potential of the world-wide web.

Fashion

 

Today in History, November 3 1969

  • Vietnam War: President Nixon addresses the nation on television and radio, asking the “silent majority” to join him in solidarity on the Vietnam War effort and to support his policies.

Civil rights responsible police.

Arrest, part of a normal day for the thin blue line,  this recent arrest in downtown Merritt shows an officer taking into custody a suspect, he can on reasonable suspicion detain a person for 24 hours. That person can have a lawyer present for questioning, and ask for a writ to produce him in court with charges against him . Special laws after 911 undermined that civil right with out suspending all civil rights for citizens.

Today in History, November 2 1967

Vietnam: US President Johnson and “The Wise Men” conclude that the American people should be given more optimistic reports on the progress of the war.

November 1

Another motorcycle being operated on a temp permit this one however is displayed

 Posted another film review here:

https://kevingriffiths.wordpress.com/the-secret-is-…cy-mama-burger/ ‎

Today in History, November 1 1968
The Motion Picture Association of America‘s film rating system is officially introduced, originating with the ratings G, M, R, and X.

stain glass

Stain Glass prize, 50s celebration Merritt BC

They had a local 50s theme a couple of weeks ago and this was one of the prizes.

Today in History ,October 29 ,1977

John Glenn at 77 goes into space on a space shuttle.

Youth project

 Youth Mural Project , Merritt BC  OCT, 2010

This project is working toward urban renewal. World acclaimed “Muralist Michelle Loughery” is part of the non-profit that runs this program.The youth project while not on the scale of the Very succesful “peace corp” of the US 1960’s era and is more local, however the scope of the artist is out and about the world so its effect goes beyond our doors.  This particular work is off the parking lot and Garcia Street side of the local  First Nations administration building  many of the participants and the  person in the picture is a member of the  First Nations, Michelle has authored numbers of country music star’s murals and an inclusive mosaic at the local museum.

 Good luck to those that are involved.

Today in History, October 28 th 2009

NASA starts its later canceled constellation program.

MELLISA

girl or computer virus

Someone enamoured with somebody , a person or computer virus that is the question.

Today in History October 27 312

Constantine the Great has his vision of the Cross.

Crown Hill

Today in History October 26 1811

The Argentinian Government declares freedom  expression for the press by decree.

Local Construction

This house is being completesd in the Crown Hill area of town an area that has many large well landscaped homes. The view is good and amenities close. It  must have been better in buyers market , to build when many contractors were available.

Old cars, One mans treasure!

Why are old cars like this not considered junk?

Today in History: October 25 1962

Uganda joins the UN