Blog Description - A collection of media articles and tweets highlighting 1) the dangers of sun glare while driving, 2) the issue of shadowing due to urban development, and 3) random fun sun facts.

Blog Purpose and Disclaimer - This blog compiles and shares public interest stories in an effort to educate and raise awareness. Sources, credits and links are provided for articles and images, and it is my belief that this blog complies with the fair dealing exception in Canada's Copyright Act. However, if you wish your item removed, simply ask.

Cheers, Ralph Bouwmeester

Monday, July 12, 2010

Air India Memorial Sundial Repaired in Time for 25th Anniversary Ceremonies


In early 2007 we had the privilege of designing the sundial feature for the Air India Flight 182 Memorial in Toronto.  The sundial was unveiled by Prime Minister Stephen Harper on June 23, 2007, the 22nd anniversary of the bombing.

And on June 23, 2010, the Prime Minister was again on hand, this time for the 25th anniversary ceremony.

Five day later, on June 28, 2010, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh visited the memorial and participated in a private remembrance with representative victims' family members.

Although the sundial had been vandalized in the Spring of 2010, repairs were made just in time for the 25th anniversary.  For further information about the Air India Memorial Sundial see the following:

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Vandalism -

25th Anniversary -

Cheers, Ralph

Monday, July 5, 2010

SunPosition.com Home Page Now Available in Mobile Format

We have recently created a version of our home page suitable for viewing on mobile devices.  The address is as follows:

http://www.sunposition.com/indexm.html

I welcome your comments and suggestions regarding the format of the mobile home page.  Feedback can be posted here, or you may email me privately at rba@sunposition.com

Cheers, Ralph