Tag: human interest

Radium Girls – The dark times of luminous watches

This is very sad. After radium was discovered in 1898, it resulted in the development of many products. Besides being included in tonics, foods and clothing, it was also used to give the nighttime glow in watches.



This article provides an insight into one group of people who were effected the most, “The Radium Girls”.

http://www.cnn.com/style/article/radium-girls-radioactive-paint/index.html

Vedder Bridge launch

After many years of traffic gridlock, the Vedder Bridge was replaced this year. The new roundabout and wider lanes make for smoother traffic flow. Here is video of the “launch” earlier this year of the new bridge across the Chilliwack River.

Love and grace come in disguise

When you get married and start your life together, you don’t know what lies ahead. One couple shares their journey of raising a developmentally challenged child. Two quotes from the video that I can relate to:

“Love and grace come in disguise”

and

“These are love messengers among us”

ISON speed at perihelion

In for some rapid acceleration? As Comet ISON whips around the sun like a slingshot, it’s speed will increase 7-8 fold. How many G’s is that?