Mythborn Media/Dawn's Light » 2019 VA Comicon in Richmond & Fairfax! Virginia Comic Con!
Mythborn is a dark fantasy book series written by the award-winning author, Vijay Lakshman (co-architect of the Elder Scrolls) that is about to be released. This series is owned by Dawn's Light, a media company.
Vijay Lakshman (co-creator of Elder Scrolls) Q&A!


Opportunity to ride the London velodrome – places still remaining!
There are still places for riders to try riding the London Velodrome with ME!!!!
There is a Central training session on Sunday, a great chance to come and ride the indoor track. The session is open to complete indoor novices, who will have their own group, as well as more experienced riders, who I will be putting through their paces, so why not come and have a great time riding the track used for the 2012 Olympics.
Riders can ride from 10 years old, but would need bring their own track bike (Fixed wheel), and Riders over 12 can ride and hire a track bike if needed.
This is a great opportunity for any riders that did the winter series with me in Calshot to move to the next level of a full 250M indoor track, If you can ride Calshot you can ride in London.
If you want to come please complete the online entry ASAP.
Please check your email for my contact details but get in touch ASAP if you would like to go.


This page tries to help you calculate the bus timing parameters needed in order to set up a reliable CAN system.
We need to know three device characteristics in order to do the system analysis; Clock Frequency of the device, the deviation of the device clock (measured in ppm, parts per million), and the device's total node delay - i.e. the sum of input and output delay of the device. Your CAN device supplier should be able to assist you with these values. Do not worry about the prescalers for now, if possible, they can be adjusted later in the Individual Bus Timing Parameter table at the bottom of the page.
When specifying more than one device, you will notice that the Base Frequency is the lowest common divisor. We will use this Base Frequency to calculate a common sample point for all of the devices. The System Tolerance is the worst case tolerance which occurs when the two "worst" devices talk to each other, i.e. twice the highest tolerances specified. (We assume that your system actually has more than one of each device specified in the table). Likewise, the System Node Delay is twice the highest values in the Node delay columnn . Likewise, the System delay is the sum of the highest input and output delays.
Now we should specify the Nominal bitrate and Data bitrate we would like our system to use.
Review values above and click the previous "Recalculate" button.
The below two tables shows the calculated values, first for the nominal bitrate and then for the data bitrate. The tolerances df1 through df5 correspond to the CAN FD required tolerances. We here use the notation "2 * df" since the system tolerance calculated above is the actual tolerance needed. In the nomenclature, df actually stands for half the tolerance when assuming that the tolerance is symmetrically +/-df. Our system tolerance needs to be better (i.e. smaller) than "2 * df", hence the (min) in the table below.
These values have been calculated based on the base frequency and nominal bitrate. Note the max cable length (as given by Tbus_time) below. The sample point may be adjusted using the +/- buttons. Moving the sample point results in a trade off between between cable length and tolerance margin.
These values have been calculated based on the base frequency and data bitrate. You can adjust the sample point by using the +/- buttons.
If we did not get any errors when calculating the parameters at base frequency, we now transform the calculated system parameters into device specific parameters. Each row in the table below corresponds to a device frequency specified earlier. You can now change the prescaler if you want to. Notice that if any tolerance is inadequate, the corresponding cell will be colored red.
Note: The Data prescaler must be equal to 1 or 2, in order for the transmitter delay compensation mechanism to work according to the ISO CAN FD specification.
If the table is incomplete, please see error messages above.


Charise Creates: Quiltmaker Spring 2013 - Give away!
I'm hosting another give away in celebration of my wall quilt being featured in Quiltmaker Spring 2013!!!
You may recognize the middle block which was in Quiltmaker's 100 blocks Issue 6.
I added a sewing machine and iron to make a fun sewing room theme quilt.
Then I added a beggar block border to add to the vintage charm.
Here is a picture of the original design.
The fabrics were generously donated to me by Moda fabrics.
I think it only fair to share the love so I'm giving away a bundle of Glamping fabric!!!
I will be giving away a FQ of each of the two "glamping" prints and a F8 of all the rest!
Please leave a comment below and one extra if you are a follower of become a follower.
Give away is open for international participants and I'll pick a winner on March 10th.
Comments will close on March 9th at midnight PST.
Charise that is so cute. Congratulations on the publication.
Glamping is such a fun looking line. Thanks for hosting a giveaway.
count me in for following too please.
Congratulations, I saw this over at Quilt Maker (and hope I win a copy). I am a follower with Google Friends.
What a lovely fabric line. Thanks for the chance to win!
Congrats Charise, so much is happening for you at the moment, you are a creative power house!
Congratulations! Your quilt is quite lovely. In your blog it states "I'll pick a winner on Feb 10th.
Comments will close on Feb 9th". I think you meant to put March 10 and March 9?
The wallhanging is beautiful! And I really love the fabrics you are giving away!
I am a follower! And I am hoping you have your dates mixed up...and that you mean March! Otherwise I will be so sad to have missed the chance!
I purchased Quiltmakers 100 block with your dresses in it. I just loved them. I have been following you ever since. Just love all of your projects and look forward to seeing what you will post next. Thank you so much for the Block of the month freebies. Also thanks for the chance at this great giveaway.
Congratulations! Your wall hanging is amazing. I love it!
Congratulations! It is a lovely wallhanging! Love the colors very much too, so fresh!
And I am a follower of your lovely blog!
I love the colours in the fabrics you used, they are so fresh.
What a cute wallhanging, would be perfect for my sewing room. Great fabric too.
I love that wallhanging! I love paper piecing and you have made it where all the details are so enhanced. Beautiful. Thanks for the chance.
I'm a happy follower. Thanks for the chance.
Congrats on the magazine! Your quilt is just wonderful! Thanks for the giveaway.... you always choose the best fabrics for your projects!
Your patterns are the most unique ones out there in the market. Its always fun to see what your coming up with! Thanks for a chance to win!
Congratulations! Such gorgeous work and pretty fabrics!
I love this wallhanging! Would love to win, thanks for the chance. Congratulations on the publication. I am a follower too.
You make a great cover girl! I love the wall hanging in those fun fabrics.
I'm a faithful follower. So much fun to see you in print, as well as on the blog!
As I've said before, my absolutely favorite blog to follow!
So lovely...going on my to-do list!
Pick me! pick me! I'm a follower. I love your wall hanging, it would look great in my sewing room.... just saying. How can you pick a winner on Feb. 10th? you do mean March LOL thought I'd missed something along the way for a moment... Have a wonderful Spring.
I just love the dress pattern. and the fabric line is great. than you for a chance to win.
Congratulations on your publication, it is such a beautiful design!!
Congratulations and thank you for a fabulous giveaway!
Oh, I love your little quilt ~ that iron is wonderful!
Great giveaway ~ thanks for the chance!
Love your designs, Charise. I am a follower, both on your blog AND on Pinterest. I'd love a chance to win the yummy Moda "Glamping" fabrics.
I'd love a chance to win those cute fabrics!
That is the cutest wallhanging! Thanks for a fabulous giveaway.
I'm just starting paper piecing and am loving it and your designs! It's nice to see what can be done with these little blocks!
...and YES, I follow you!
I love your patterns! Congratulations on being published!
I am a follower for sure! Thanks for the chance to win these lovely fabrics.
Your patterns are so cute! I just love that quilt. thanks for the giveaway.
Congratulations. That is awesome. I love the fabrics that you used.
I just have to tell you that I really love that quilt and I am looking forward to getting that magazine.
PS if this entry is drawn, please redraw. I just wanted to let you know that I loved the quilt.
I love the wall hanging. You have such a gift for designing wonderful blocks! And the fabrics? How fun those are. I'd love to be able to play with them!
I love your wallhanging....your sewing is impeccable!
I love that dress block so much! It is on my list of projects I want to do!
Congratulations - those dresses are adorable!
Your little quilt is adorable! It's no wonder it made it into the magazine! I love the border block that you chose to use.
You are so talented, I absolutely adore your work and patterns! Thanks for this giveaway!
Love your quilt! It's so adorable! Thanks for the giveaway.
Beautiful, congratulations!!! thanks for this wonderful giveaway.
OoOOoo my fingers are crossed - that is some seriously cute fabric :) Congratulations on the QM feature - that's awesome!
Wonderful fabric - so hoping I win!
I guess you don't have any idea how much you inspire me <3 - sewing your blocks is such a pleasure. Greets from germany!
Congratulations. The quilt is sew cute.
Very cute wall hanging! I am going to have to buy that magazine!
Totally loving this! Doe this mean there will be a pattern in the magazine? Or will you be writing one for us to buy? I would so love one of these in my sewing room!
Have been following for a while now!
I love your wallhanging! Thanks for sharing!
your designs are so lovely. I'd love to win the fabrics.
I absolutely love the addition of the iron... it is all so great!
Congratulations, Charise, on the many publishing accomplishments you've had lately! This wall hanging is just as wonderful as the rest! Thanks for the giveaway; oh, I'm a follower, too!
Congratulations! I love all your paper piecing blocks and the fabric.
Just found your blog via Pinterest. Love it! thanks for the chance to win.
Love those dresses on the dress forms! Too cute!
Your blog is definitely one of my favourites. I love this wallhanging...I'm going to get a copy of the mag and make this beauty for my sewing room. Love the fabric, too. Thanks for the giveaway.
I am a new follower. Can't wait to see what's next!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE your patterns! And a big thanks for the giveaway.
p.s. I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE your patterns!
I too am a follower!!!!
Congratulations! I adore your quilt and patterns! Thank you so much!
That is an adorable quilt. ♥ that "Glamping" fabric, too! Thank you for having a giveaway of a few FQs of it.
I follow Charise Creates via feedburner. Thanks for another chance in your lovely, glampy giveaway!
Cute fabric and an even cuter pattern! I'll be on the watch for the magazine.
I'm also a follower by email!
Sus patrones son increíbles. Estoy feliz por usted.Gracias por compartir.
Desde luego soy seguidora por correo electrónico.Cariños.
Your wall hanging is just lovely. So inspiring!
I love your wallhanging! I love your style of quilting...it's so fresh & eye pleasing! Thanks so much for a chance at the give-away.
I am definitely a follower! Love your blog!
Love it, love it, love it!!! I've been looking at the Glamping fabrics and trying hard to resist, but if I were to win some of these then the only decision left to make would be what to make with them. Your wallhanging would be high on the list of possibilities!
ADORABLE project! LOVE it! Think I need to make one for my BFF!
Oh yes...I'm a follower by e-mail. I don't do Facebook. Thanks!
This is a lovely quilt.Congratulations on bein published.
I am a follower. I love the many things you come up with and share.
I am a follower. Thanks for a second chance!
I hope you made time to visit SewExpo this last weekend. What a great party. On Sunday, we watched as five sewing bloggers auditioned for a space on the sewing show "Sew It All TV" (http://www.sewitalltv.com/index.html).
Congrats on spending the time and effort to get your items into this magazine. What a great honor.
Such a cute wallhanging! You are so creative. Thanks for the fun giveaway.
YES!!! I am definitely a follower and get every post you make in my email!!!
Congratulations! Your wall hanging is sooo cute!
Thank you for a chance to win some fabric!
Love the fabrics. So pretty.
Congratulations, it's a beautiful wall hanging. Thanks for the giveaway.
Congratulations again! I love it! Thanks for the chance to win!
I would love to win this gorgeous fabric! The quilt is beautiful as well; I may have to make one for my sewing room.
So cute - love your pattern and the Glamping fabric!
I follow you with Google reader - really enjoy your posts!
Wow your paper piecing skills are AMAZING!
Gorgeous little quilt! Thanks for the chance to win!
Congratulations! What a deserving honor for such a beautiful quilt!
Congrats on being published! I love your wall quilt. All of your PP patterns are simply amazing! Thanks for the chance to win!
I have been a happy follower for quite some time! Thanks for the chance to win!
Where did you learn to paper piece? I would love to get this good at it. Congrats on making the magazine!
I've just come across you from Quilty Pleasures blog. I just love your My Sewing Room quilt. I am a new follower! Thanks for the lovely giveaway.
I have that magazine with your pattern in it, and its beautiful. What a pretty wall hanging too!
Your quilt is SO cute!! I like the original block, and then what you've done with it! Thanks for the giveway!
Congrats! I love your work.
I think your pattern is so adorable! What a great quilt!
Beautiful, I always love your designs!
What a fun quilt - thanks for the giveaway!


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Q: Get a data from a different table using id I have a table in my database called users and in this table there is a field called rank. This field holds the id of the users rank.
I also have a table called 'ranks' in my database, and this table has id, rank_id and rank_name, the id being the primary auto increment field, the rank_id hold the rank id and this is what is being used in my users table.
All is good. I need to display the users rank_name, not the rank_id when I output what rank they are. Im not a pro at mysql, i am still learning.
How do i get the users rank, match it up to the rank_id in the table ranks and then output the rank_name from the corresponding rank_id?
Please answer this using mysql_*. I know its life is ending soon but this is what im practicing with at the moment, will help me learn how to convert to mysqli_* or PDO.

A: You will need to use a query like this
 SELECT u.name, r.rank_name
 FROM users AS u
 LEFT JOIN ranks AS r ON u.rank = r.rank_id

I would suggest you read about the different joins. Also remember you can join multiple tables in this fashion.

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Home Entertainment News Safaree Responds To Nicki Minaj Rumours
Safaree Responds To Nicki Minaj Rumours
In a recent interview Safaree finally cleared up a few rumours including whether or not he wrote for his ex-girlfriend, Nicki Minaj.
The Jamaican rapper, songwriter spoke candidly about his claims of domestic abuse during his long-term relationship with Minaj, as well as his life after the relationship.
But, as the reality star boasted about his accomplishments in his life after, the hosts used the opportunity to inquire about his musical success and his impact on Minaj's career.
As they fumbled over whether or not Safaree wrote Minaj's legendary "Monster" verse, Safaree proceeded to set the record straight about his involvement with his ex-girlfriend's music and lyrics.
"There's definitely stuff that my name ain't apart of, that you know, I played a part," he said, as the host interjects, and asks if he wants it back. To which, Safaree said, "It ain't even about want it back because it's like, it happened already. It's like whatever."
When asked if he has written anything together with Minaj, #Safaree simply said, "Together, absolutely." But, when asked if he has ever written "whole entire verses or songs," Safaree said, "No," settling the issue, once and for all.
Safaree

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A inspection report is an easy to understand documentation of our findings during the inspections, in which we state the information of each and every component that we have inspected at your building including defected and non-defective components of the building. Basically a inspection report is a way to explain you about the repaired items and safety issues along with their associated costs of repair so that you can easily make a fine decision of buying the property just before singing the dotted line of agreement. Buying a commercial property in Cape Coral FL is not an easy task until you hire a licensed property inspector, it requires your lots of efforts and money. Our professional property inspectors are dedicated to give you the best commercial inspection services and to ensure your safety.


You've all heard the famous line, "You want fries with that?" from McDonald's. It's the classic corporate push to promote add-on sales. When people are in the buying mode during the final moments of the sale, they are excited about the purchase, convinced of their need to buy something at all, and generally less hesitant to add another item onto the current sale. This provides florists a great opportunity to upsell the original purchase by suggesting a complimentary item to go with the arrangement the customer wants.
Here are some ideas of add-on products your staff can use to try to upsell each floral arrangement purchase, boosting your profits.
One balloon should cost $1.25 with the cost of the balloon and the helium. Once you sell them for $3.95 to $4.95 each or 3 for $10.00, you are able to great profit margin.
Plushes are perfect for arrangements going to a child. Plushes cost about $2.50 and can be sold for $5.00, which provides a healthy 50% profit margin…and gift that will bring a child joy long after the flowers have died.
There are two tricks to chocolate. First, you need to secure a source to buy your chocolates at a price 50% lower than the price you plan to sell them for. This can be flexible, but be aware that whatever price you pay the supplier needs to be increased by 50% so that you are able to make money off the upsell.
Once you've purchased the chocolate, you need to handle and store it in a place where it can't melt and isn't easily accessible by employees who might develop a sugar craving during a long day.
Greeting cards may be a good option for upselling products, provided you can find a source to get a box of mixed occasions and sell them at a 50% profit margin. If you can secure a healthy mix for good prices, these add-ons will be a hit with customers who are purchasing floral arrangements as gifts for an occasion.
Another upsell idea that will be attractive to customers is to offer to add three roses to any arrangement for $10.00. You will be amazed at how many customers will choose to add roses to an arrangement to make it more special. This promotion provides an excellent profit margin because it only requires minimal extra effort to add a few roses to an arrangement you're going to create anyway and only requires a few more flowers that you probably have on hand.
Institute an AAA Policy: "Always Ask for Add-Ons"
Make sure your staff knows that they always need to suggest an add-on or upsell product whenever they are making a sale. As mentioned above, many customers in the purchasing mode and buying gifts for others are open to adding other products to their purchase, but they probably won't think to ask about any other offerings. Therefore, your staff must suggest and explain the value of an add-on for every purchase, even if it's uncomfortable or awkward to do so.
Add-on products and upsells offer a great potential for additional profits for your store because you're selling more products to customers you've already paid to acquire and build loyalty with; all you have to do is suggest another item to help complete their purchase.


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Denver's Finest Neighborhood Bar Mascots
Sarah McGill
Drink with a dirty duck at the Dirty Duck.
Sarah McGill | June 20, 2019 | 5:56am
Neighborhood bars all have their own stories, and some of those stories involve fun — and sometimes weird — bar mascots. Here are some of our favorite neighborhood bars with great mascots, including animals and characters that represent the bar's spirit:
Mugsy, the dog behind the bar's name, adorns the business card for this neighborhood joint.
Mugsy's Bar
7950 East Mississippi Avenue
facebook.com/mugsybar
Dogs make great bar mascots. An especially cute pooch is the namesake of Mugsy's Bar, a real-life puggle belonging to owner Todd Landow. I have never met the real Mugsy, nor have many of the folks who frequent the bar, but I feel like I have because of Mugsy's likeness on the bar's business cards, intended to give the dog a badass mafioso look, complete with fedora, cigar and scowl. Aside from the doggy representing the place, Mugsy's is known for its friendly staff and customers, and a few unusual finds such as a No Fear pinball machine and Agwa de Bolivia liqueur, which tastes like herbs and cinnamon.
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The mascot at Fat Boy's Sports Bar and Grill is the legendary "Fat Boy" character.
Fat Boy's Sports Bar and Grill
10660 East Alameda Avenue, Aurora
fatboysportsbarandgrill.com
Fat Boy's serves fat portions of all kinds of tasty bar grub, and according to the bar's website, this all originates from the mysterious Fat Boy character that shares the bar's name. According to the "Legend of Fat Boy," he was a hefty baby from Chicago who grew into a big man committed to great service, big portions and affordable deals on food and drinks. Fat Boy also reportedly had his secret recipes locked in Al Capone's vault, but luckily for us, they were found and are used today in the bar's kitchen. We recommend Fat Boy's for competitive karaoke on Thursday nights, a nice list of local craft beers, and a welcoming environment to watch any sports event you're into.
Props to Spanky's for its recognizable mascot.
Spanky's Roadhouse
1800 East Evans Avenue
spankysur.com
Spanky was a fan favorite as a part of the Little Rascals televison and movie franchise in the 1920s and '30s, and the revival in 1994 that millennials are more likely to remember. The character also makes an appearance, complete with propeller beanie, as the mascot for Spanky's Roadhouse in the University of Denver neighborhood. A mainstay for many DU students and families with kids who live nearby, the bar features creative brunch options, boozy milkshakes, and souvenir "buckets" of punch in addition to the more traditional pitchers of beer. I'm sure the guy who played Spanky, George McFarland (who actually used the nickname in real life), would be proud.
The Brutal Poodle mascot is like the bar itself, simultaneously hard-core and adorable.
The Brutal Poodle
1967 South Broadway, Denver
brutalpoodledenver.com
Not to be outdone in the canine bar mascot department, the Brutal Poodle, a relative newcomer, really builds the bar decor around its poodle mascot. The cute yet fierce poodle mascot adorns menus, signs and windows, while other metal and punk-rock pooches are depicted in posters and paintings on the walls. Even the monthly rotating outdoor mural on the patio sometimes includes some canine flair. The Brutal Poodle is not just your spot for rock 'n' roll dog art; we also suggest Headbanger Karaoke on Tuesday nights, and trying out anything on the food menu full of unique twists on comfort foods like mac and cheese, burgers and even pho.
The Majestic Tavern's lumpy little mascot greets customers in the parking lot.
Majestic Saloon
3140 South Parker Road, Aurora
The Majestic Saloon's mascot is rather clever: It's a jester — no jest. The odd little jester mascot loves holidays, as does the team at the Aurora watering hole. Drink specials and major decorations abound for St. Patrick's Day, Cinco de Mayo, Halloween, Thanksgiving and almost any other holiday on the calendar. Whoever designed the character also creates versions of the jester with holiday garb to go along with the promotional materials for each celebration. Once you're done trying to figure out what the lumpy little guy is supposed to be, try the Majestic's Mexican food and stick around for the occasional live bands and comedy shows hitting the stage in the spacious bar.
The monkey statue is wearing a towel now, but things tend to get a little scandalous on the weekends.
Drunken Monkeys Neighborhood Tavern
facebook.com/dm7667
For a friendly little bar with a friendly little mascot, stop by Drunken Monkeys in Welby. Along with a painting of a monkey on one wall of the joint, there is also a wooden statue of a tipsy primate chugging from a liquor bottle that brings the mascot to life. A customer gifted the statue to owners Janelle and Tony Leyba, and on most days, there's a towel covering up the drunken monkey's swimsuit area. However, when the customers and the monkey get a little rowdy on the weekends, sometimes the monkey statue ends up in his birthday suit. Grab a drink at Drunken Monkeys and enjoy ping-pong, welcoming regulars and possibly a ghostly encounter in the bar that occupies an old building with a checkered past.
Badger's Pub is not shy about showing Wisconsin allegiance: A version of the University of Wisconsin Bucky the Badger mascot is represented on the sign.
Badger's Pub
76 South Broadway, Denver
facebook.com/badgerspub
Lots of people (mostly people from Wisconsin) love Wisconsin in this town, but the folks at Badger's love it so much that their bar mascot pays homage to the University of Wisconsin's Bucky the Badger. The bar mascot not only signals to Wisconsin fans that they are welcome, but lets all the denizens of Denver's Baker neighborhood know that they can come in and enjoy an establishment that doesn't really cater to any one type of customer. Hipsters, bros, old-timers, and crowds of the new Denver, old Denver and Midwestern variety all co-exist in this unpretentious bar known for cheap drinks, televised sports and good company.
The Dirty Duck is flying high.
Westword
The Dirty Duck
facebook.com/dirtyduckbar
The sign outside this east Denver canteen, with its drunken-duck mascot, let me know it's my kind of place. The duck theme is pervasive throughout the dim interior, with rubber duckies from all over the world brought in by various friends and patrons. There are also great shirts with the Dirty Duck mascot for sale in case you need a souvenir. The Duck is a true neighborhood standby for Virginia Village residents — the kind of place that regularly celebrates birthdays, anniversaries and milestones of regulars and bar staff.
The White Horse Bar mascot is a jaunty horse, prancing atop the roof of the bar.
The White Horse Bar
5130 West Alameda Avenue
The image of a horse on the sign above the White Horse glints in the sun like a beacon along West Alameda Avenue in Westwood. The rest of the bar isn't so shiny, with a '70s vibe and a few feral cats that split time between the parking lot and the bar, but it's full of cheap drinks and colorful characters. Behind the bar, the decorations include various horse statues and images, as well as photos of famous Denver folks like John Elway having a drink back in the day. The story of how the bar got its name and mascot might be lost to history; the saloon has been around since 1926 and is one of Denver's last remaining true dive bars. Whatever the reason for the name, ride on in to the White Horse for a mascot and a watering hole like no other.
Sarah McGill is a contributor to Westword's Food & Drink section and can be found exploring Denver's neighborhood bars. She is also a ghost story and karaoke enthusiast. Despite not being from Colorado, Sarah and Denver have been in a long-term relationship, and it seems like this one might be for real.
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China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), in Asia, is the world's most populous state, with a population of over 1.381 billion. The PRC is a single-party state governed by the Communist Party of China, with its seat of government in the capital city of Beijing. It exercises jurisdiction over 22 provinces, five autonomous regions, four direct-controlled municipalities (Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, and Chongqing), two mostly self-governing special administrative regions (Hong Kong and Macau), and claims sovereignty over Taiwan.
Covering approximately 9.6 million square kilometers, China is the world's second largest state by land area, and either the third or fourth-largest by total area, depending on the method of measurement. China's landscape is vast and diverse, ranging from forest steppes and the Gobi and Taklamakan deserts in the arid north to subtropical forests in the wetter south. The Himalaya, Karakoram, Pamir and Tian Shan mountain ranges separate China from South and Central Asia. The Yangtze and Yellow Rivers, the third- and sixth-longest in the world, run from the Tibetan Plateau to the densely populated eastern seaboard. China's coastline along the Pacific Ocean is 14,500 kilometres (9,000 mi) long, and is bounded by the Bohai, Yellow, East and South China Seas.
China had the largest economy in the world for most of the past two thousand years, during which it has seen cycles of prosperity and decline. Since the introduction of economic reforms in 1978, China has become one of the world's fastest-growing major economies. As of 2014, it is the world's second-largest economy by nominal GDP and largest by purchasing power parity (PPP). China is also the world's largest exporter and second-largest importer of goods. China is a recognized nuclear weapons state and has the world's largest standing army and second-largest defence budget. The PRC has been a United Nations member since 1971, when it replaced the ROC as a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council. China is also a member of numerous formal and informal multilateral organizations, including the WTO, APEC, BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the BCIM and the G-20. China is a great power and a major regional power within Asia, and has been characterized as a potential superpower.
The word "China" is thought to have been originally derived from the Sanskrit word Cīna (चीन), which is translated into the Persian word Chīn (چین). Cīna was first used in early Hindu scripture, including the Mahābhārata (5th century BCE) and the Laws of Manu (2nd century BCE). The word "China" itself was first recorded in 1516 in the journal of the Portuguese explorer Duarte Barbosa. The journal was translated and published in England in 1555.
The National Emblem of the People's Republic of China contains in a red circle a representation of Tiananmen Gate, the entrance gate to the Forbidden City, where Mao declared the foundation of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in 1949. Above this representation are the five stars found on the national flag. The largest star represents the Communist Party of China, while the four smaller stars represent the four social classes as defined in Maoism.
According to The Description of the National Emblem of the People's Republic of China, these elements taken together symbolise the revolutionary struggles of the Chinese people since the May Fourth Movement and the coalition of the proletariat which succeeded in founding the People's Republic of China.
The People's Republic of China has administrative control over 22 provinces and considers Taiwan to be its 23rd province, although Taiwan is currently and independently governed by the Republic of China, which disputes the PRC's claim. China also has five subdivisions officially termed autonomous regions, each with a designated minority group; four municipalities; and two Special Administrative Regions (SARs), which enjoy a degree of political autonomy. These 22 provinces, five autonomous regions, and four municipalities can be collectively referred to as "mainland China", a term which usually excludes the SARs of Hong Kong and Macau. None of these divisions are recognized by the ROC government, which claims the entirety of the PRC's territory.


A warm welcome to Parents of Cub Scouts in Pack 431!
As a parent, all levels of Cub Scouts requires you to be actively involved in your child's cub scouting experience. In Scouting, you are known as Akela and you are responsible for helping your child complete requirements, achievements and updating their ScoutBook.
You can become more involved in Cub Scouting by helping at Den meetings, becoming an assistant Den Leader, helping with Pack activities or even running your own Den.
Cub Scouts offers many benefits for your child, please visit the Boy Scouts of America What is Cub Scouting? to find out more about this amazing program.
There are many resources available to parents to help their cub scout get the most out of scouting.
For more information about becoming more active as a parent in our pack please let any of the leaders know or contact us.
Is my daughter able to join Cub Scouts?
Starting in 2018 the Cub Scout program is open to boys and girls. Our pack has elected to participate in this program.
How old does my child need to be to join Cub Scouts?
How do I join my child into Cub Scouts?
You can contact us or come along to any Meeting and talk to one of the Leaders.
Do I need to attend the Den Meetings?
If your child is a Lion or Tiger Cub, then parents should attend the Den meetings with their scout. For older Cub Scouts, it is at the discretion of the Den Leader. There will always be a minimum of 2 adult leaders at all Den Meetings.
Where and when are the Den Meetings held?
Each Den meets at a different place, day and time. The frequency of meetings also varies between Dens. Some may meet once a week, some may meet every other week.
What do I need to purchase for the Uniform?
Class A uniform is the formal Boy Scouts of America Uniform.
Click here for a complete shopping list of items required for the Class A Uniform.
Class B uniform is the informal grey T-Shirt which is provided by the Pack as part of your registration fee. Replacement T-Shirts are available for a nominal charge through your Den leader.
Where do the Patches go on the Uniform?
How can I get more actively involved with the Pack?
Also check out our Frequently Asked Questions and our What is? pages for more information.


It's been 10ish months since we launched Automio. In that time, I've had some clanger rejections. I thought it was time to share a few of my top or most common rejections, and my thoughts on why lawyers and law firms shouldn't be using these excuses.
Zac: [Insert cheery smile 'n' dial introduction to Automio].
Well. What do we say to this?
Yes, the changes coming to the profession will be fundamental - our Customer Success Manager, Olivia Wensley, recently shared her vision for the future in law in this blog. But in reality, tech advancements are not new for lawyers (e.g. telex machines, to fax to email). The key is to be an early adopter of new tech and to embrace it, so you can provide your clients with the service they demand (and deserve), and so you're not left behind.
Ah, the classic "we're too busy to talk about things that will make us less busy" scenario. I understand it and I'm guilty of it myself. But it doesn't take much reflection to realise it's ridiculous in terms of future planning.
We are all busy, but we need to make time to learn about alternatives. No one likes working 18-hour days. Technology exists to help us be more productive – to get more done with less human effort. There's a bunch of cool legal tech out there – go and find out what might work for you!
OK, so, nobody has actually said this to me, but it's what I like to imagine when people flatly refuse to speak to us. I've been amazed (and disappointed) by the number of lawyers who aren't willing to spend 20 minutes speaking to us about a product that will make huge improvements to their life and their client's experience.
The lesson here is to be openminded and curious – if you've been doing something the same way for 20 years, there is probably a better way to do that same thing now.
Newsflash: we can and do, and we're making huge advancements with the use of AI, blockchain and logic mapping in the delivery of legal services. Lawyers will remain important but increasingly need to (and should want to) reposition themselves as strategic advisers.
We are already helping lawyers around the world build automated self-service documents and advice. You can check out some of their success stories here. It will be in the strategic value-adds that lawyers will remain truly valuable to their clients.
How do innovative lawyers react?
Are you guilty of using any of these excuses? Have you heard any good ones? We'd love to hear them.
If you're interested in using lawyer bots to better serve your clients, check out this case study about an Australian law firm using lawyer bots to win new clients and serve clients online.


For me, teaching is joyful when you feel that you are both leading and participating in a collaborative problem-solving team tackling real-world problems. This I tweeted recently in response to a twitter inquiry: what brings you joy in teaching.
I was taken by the parallels of my view and Wesch's when viewing this video and hearing his argument that the best way we can teach students "knowledge-ability" is to ask them to tackle real-world, challenging problems, problems we don't know the answer to, and then lead and guide them as a collaborative team in addressing those problems, while facilitating their use of the best available tools to address these problems.
Knowledgeable is what we call people who have learned a lot of material, a lot of content; I don't think Michael is saying that we no longer want knowledgeable students. He is saying that they need to be more than that, they need to be knowledge-able: they need to be able to construct their own knowledge, to make their own meaning, and to have the tools and skills to effectively and compellingly critically think, communicate, create, and collaborate on-line. He is also saying that this is no longer a TV watching generation: it is one which thrills to two-way participatory environments and is dulled senseless by one-way communication channels. The knowledge they need to acquire they need to learn by working with content, not absorbing it.
In looking back over the past five years to identify the key handful of "moments" when I became energized and inspired to embrace and advocate a new vision of learning in our new fast-changing era, I know that watching Michael Wesch's students' famous, brilliant, and chill-inducing video, A View of Students Today, was one of the main ones. Watch and see if you don't shiver, and see if your own worldview of learning does not change.
I was incredibly honored when someone told me last month that my predecessor, in 2009, as keynoter of the NYSAIS NEIT conference was Michael Wesch: I think Michael is a genius, and I wonder if he has been nominated for the MacArthur genius award. This TED video, highly recommended, is his elaboration upon that famous "View" video, and it is a very important contribution to rethinking education for our times.
Wesch demonstrates such empathetic and genuine respect for who are students are today, and works from that sincere empathy to seek to change how we educate to make it engaging, meaningful, and productive. He connects his understanding of his students with his understanding of the world: a world, he says, of ubiquitous information, media, and resources, available in a moment's click, and he makes the conclusion: "multiple choice exams are incredibly silly in this era." We need to ask, support, and team with our students to confront their world, identify the problems that are meaningful to them, and develop the knowledge and skills they need to tackle them, with the tools they carry with them and they use in every other part of their life.
But asking them to sit and listen; asking our students to repeat back to us what we told them or asked them to read, or to apply mindlessly formulas and rote techniques, isn't going to do either of the things we need to do: engage or prepare.
Now I know that many, many, many middle and secondary school teachers don't teach that way, but in my own first hand observations, many, many still do. Watching Wesch, and listening to him, is a great way for each us as educators to begin or advance our journey toward more meaningful and preparatory learning.


Under Budget 2017, $200M was provided to support clean innovation in Canada's Natural Resource Sectors. Of this, $155 million will be delivered under the Clean Growth in the Natural Resource Sectors Program (CGP) to support clean technology research, development, and demonstration (RD&D), including up to first commercial installations, in Canada's energy, mining and forestry sectors.
The program puts into action the Government of Canada's new collaborative approach of doing business by leveraging investments in publicly funded researchers, research centres, and Provincial and Territorial leveraging programs to better mobilize clean technologies.
Provincial and Territorial (P/T) engagement is central to the CGP. The program is intended to enhance coordination and leverage clean technology investments to more effectively help Canada to meet its climate change goals, create economic opportunities, and expand global-market opportunities. Given the importance placed on collaboration in the CGP, support from Provinces/Territories will be central in successful projects. P/T co-funding consists of financial and/or in-kind support. Further Details are provided in Appendix B.
The program will advance emerging clean technologies toward commercial readiness so that natural resource operations can better reduce their impacts on air, land, and water, while enhancing competitiveness and creating jobs. It is open to projects from the mining, energy and forestry sectors.
Clean technology is defined as any product, process or service designed with the primary purpose of contributing to remediating or preventing any type of environmental damage. It is also considered as a product, process or service that is less polluting or more resource-efficient than equivalent normal products that furnish a similar utility. Their primary use, however, is not one of environmental protection.
Note: 'Natural Resource Operations' is defined as the industrial processes involved in the extraction, harvesting, and conversion of natural resources. For energy, this includes the conversion of primary energy sources into electricity.
A net increase in employment (800 direct and indirect jobs annually during the period of funding, excluding the ramp up year).
Following a successful LOI and Full Proposal stage, successfully funded projects will be required to report on expected outcomes to ensure that targets and objectives are being met. Since outcomes may only be realized after funding has ended, provisions have been made for ongoing data collection and assessment for a period of five years following the project's completion date.
With a focus on addressing pressing challenges and opportunities in the natural resources sectors the CGP is technology agnostic and will consider any LOIs that meet the program objectives and key eligibility criteria, as provided below.
The program will only support projects advancing pre-commercial technologies between technology readiness levels (TRL) 3 to 9. For TRL definitions, see Appendix D.
2) Provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments and their departments and agencies where applicable.
The Clean Growth Program offers an opportunity for eligible external recipients to collaborate with federal research centres on a qualified project. Any eligible external recipient may collaborate with a federal research centre, but the means of funding those collaborations vary depending on the type of organization. For more details, please refer to the table in Appendix C.
One of the mechanisms put in place to support collaboration for Small/Medium Enterprises with federal research centres, is the STAC funding model. The Clean Growth Program is providing an opportunity for SMEs to access federal research facilities for their project, and have this support funded through the program. In doing so, we are helping fill a gap to better enable a successful outcome for the eligible external recipients of contribution funding. For more information on STAC projects, refer to Appendix C.
Reflecting federal, provincial and territorial (F/P/T) discussions for stronger coordination and leveraging of clean technology investments, such as those under the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, only projects that include financial or in-kind contributions from provinces or territories will be funded under CGP. See Appendix B for additional information.
Technology solutions can originate from anywhere globally, but must be tested, piloted, demonstrated, and/or deployed in Canada.
CGP also adheres to more general terms and condition for all programs administered by the Office of Energy Research and Development. Please refer to the General Guide and ensure you meet these criteria as well.
The total funding available under the Clean Growth in Natural Resource Sectors Program is $155.0M, and will be used to support clean technology research and development (R&D), and demonstration including up to first commercial installations. It is anticipated that the total funding will be allocated equally to the energy, mining and forestry sectors.
The split will be determined by focus areas, sector needs and projects selected.
The Program may pay up to 50% of total project costs per FEED/Demonstration project. It is expected that good quality projects will request between five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) and five million dollars ($5,000,000), however, the program could provide a maximum amount of ten million dollars ($10,000,000) per project.
The Program may pay up to 75% of total project costs per R&D project. It is expected that good quality projects will request between three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) and two million dollars ($2,000,000), however, the program could provide a maximum amount of five million dollars ($5,000,000) per project.
Please note, the CGP will provide non-repayable contributions for eligible R&D and FEED Studies project activities and conditionally repayable contributions for eligible demonstration project activities. Please see section 3.5.6 of the General Guide for more information.
The Department of Natural Resources (NRCan) is committed to a consistent, fair, and transparent project selection process in order to identify, select, and approve the allocation of funding to projects that best fit the program's objectives.
Registration is required in order to participate in the application process. Please note that the new NRCan Funding portal is a secure environment, residing on NRCan servers. The data collected here will be treated confidentially and the program will not transmit personal details and information, unless specified otherwise by the applicant.
Applicants may contact the program should they need further clarity on the expectations: nrcan.cleangrowth-croissancepropre.rncan@canada.ca.
An applicant may withdraw its LOI at any stage of the evaluation process, by notification in writing via email. Applicants must submit an LOI to be eligible for submission of a full project proposal.
LOIs will be assessed based on the criteria provided in section 4, with only the most promising projects moving on to Phase 2 – Full Project Proposal (FPP). The program may request supplementary information at various points in the review process.
Those applicants that are invited to Phase 2, submission of FPP, will receive notification of the required templates and information to be completed. The applicant must provide all mandatory information in order to be considered for funding. Please note that a request for a full project proposal will not represent a funding commitment from the CGP.
*The applicant should be aware that the program will only accept LOIs submitted through the portal. Special accommodations may be made for applicants in remote communities to ensure that the LOI form is available and accessible only if the program is contacted at least 2 weeks in advance of the LOI submission deadline.
A detailed breakdown of the Assessment Criteria is provided in Section 4 of this guide.
The deadline for submission of LOIs in response to this Call is 12:00pm (NOON) EST on March 5, 2018. Late submissions will not be accepted. Applicants are encouraged to complete their submissions well in advance of the deadline. Furthermore, NRCan will not accept partial or incomplete submissions.
Applicants will receive an automatically-generated email confirming receipt of the LOI upon online submission.
*NRCan reserves the right to change the application process and deadlines at its sole discretion. Any changes to the process will be communicated to applicants via e-mail and necessary accommodations for the changes provided.
The LOI application will be assessed based on the following 8 criteria. While each criteria will be equally weighted in the evaluation process, considerations will also be given to regional diversity and sector distribution (Energy, Mining, and Forest). Moreover, consideration will also be given to projects which identify the participation of Indigenous groups or individuals to support increased economic development opportunities for Indigenous communities in the natural resource sectors.
Describe how the project will be carried out including a high-level description of the tasks and methodology.
Does the project have a well developed methodology?
Does it describe how the project will be carried out including a high-level description of the tasks and methodology?
Is the methodology set out logical and viable?
Detail the roles, capability and capacity of your organization and any collaborators to undertake the work over the duration of the project and provide continued support at completion.
Do the project manager, technical/scientific team, and partner organizations have the ability or capacity to deliver the project over the lifetime of the project?
Does the team have the required expertise to perform this project?
Provide a clear statement of how the project addresses the objective and the priorities of the scope.
Provide a clear statement of the technology and knowledge gap(s) that the project will address and explain how it/they will be addressed by this project.
Does the project address a significant gap, with rationale, which could potentially lead to further advancements, demonstrations or commercial deployment?
How is the proposed project innovative or novel? Provide context on similar projects already being undertaken in Canada and elsewhere, and describe how this project is different.
Is the project sufficiently novel/ innovative?
Will the project produce a clear advancement of the proposed technology?
What are the anticipated key products (e.g. knowledge kit, codes and standards, intellectual property, prototypes, business case or feasibility of a demonstrated technology), who are the anticipated receptors in Canada and abroad of the products, and what is the replicability or uptake potential of the project?
Should the project be successfully completed, are there clear opportunities for future uptake and replication within Canada?
Describe the potential environmental impact(s) should the project be successful.
Should the project be successfully completed, are their environmental impacts to be considered and do they address the overall environmental objectives of the program?
Are the proposed economic and/or social impacts of the project significant and do they address the economic goals of the program?
Clean technologies, systems and processes for natural resource operations that support effective and long-lasting reductions in greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions and local air pollutants, such as sulfur oxide, nitrogen oxide, volatile organic compounds, and fugitive dust emissions will be considered under this focus area.
Approximately 290 megatonnes (Mt) or 40% of Canada's GHG emissions resulted from natural resource operations.
Natural resource operations lead industries in emissions reductions, driving Canada towards its target of 523 Mt, and establish new revenue streams through emissions capture and use.
Emissions from energy production and electricity generation are substantial. The oil and gas sector is Canada's largest emitter of GHGs, with 70% of emissions due to combustion and approximately 30% from fugitive and vented emissions. Advanced emission reduction solutions, low-emissions technologies, and clean energy systems are important to a competitive energy sector.
Research is needed to support the integration and competitiveness of renewable and low-carbon sources of energy, and to displace diesel fuel in off-grid and remote locations. This includes large-scale energy storage and alternative fuels. The sector can reduce emissions associated with extraction and processing, including vehicle emissions and heat production.
Opportunities exist for the forestry sector as a provider of forest fibre derived solid, liquid, or gaseous bioenergy for the production of on-grid/off-grid electricity, heating, transportation fuel and other applications in natural resource operations. The reduction of GHG emissions and local air pollutants within forestry operations is also a necessity.
Figure 1: Examples of clean technologies, systems and processes across natural resource sectors that could be considered under Focus Area 1.
Natural resource operations can have dramatic impacts on land use, local waste generation and sub-surface quality.
Clean technologies, systems and processes for natural resource operations that support effective and long-lasting reductions in landscape disturbances and improvements in waste management will be considered under this focus area.
Natural resource operations can cause considerable landscape disturbances and create waste management challenges.
Natural resource operations are leaders in land management and waste reduction through operational efficiencies and the diversion of waste to high value applications and revenue streams.
Across the energy industry, innovation opportunities exist to reduce landscape disturbances such as soil pollution and deforestation. Advanced waste management and conversion practices would contribute to addressing this issue while also offering opportunities to generate economic value from waste streams.
Approximately 200-250 million tonnes of tailings are generated in Canada each year, representing an environmental risk, including costs and challenges associated with long-term waste liabilities. Opportunities exist to reduce waste, reprocess tailings, rehabilitate waste sites, recover valuable minerals, and repurpose waste for industrial or commercial uses.
Improved land and waste management opportunities exist within several areas of the forestry sector, including logging, pulp and paper, and integrated biorefineries. The conversion and use of waste feedstock, as well as land reclamation innovations, will be important for this focus area and are applicable to all three natural resource sectors.
Figure 2: Examples of clean technologies, systems and processes across natural resource sectors that could be considered under Focus Area 2.
Clean technology companies require innovative materials to develop novel, highly functional and competitively priced technologies and processes for natural resource operations. Research, development and demonstration of advanced materials and bioproducts for this purpose will be considered under this focus area.
Advanced materials enable the use of low emitting and efficient energy systems. As well, opportunities exist for materials that are resistant to extreme temperatures, pressures, and corrosion, are lightweight, improve energy storage and transfer, have novel thermal properties, and improve the capture of emissions.
Advanced materials and bioproducts improve the productivity and performance of mining, milling and refining activities. Opportunities range from high-efficiency equipment with long-life to bioproducts which improve environmental performance and enhance remediation. New materials enable development of products that improve the sector's ability to recover, store and produce carbon-free energy, which all require critical minerals produced from mining.
Development and optimization of forest bioenergy and bioproducts systems require advanced materials for system components to withstand corrosive and high-temperature environments. Biomaterials are also important in composites and next generation materials that have applications across multiple industry sectors.
Figure 3: Examples of clean technologies, systems and processes across natural resource sectors that could be considered under Focus Area 3.
Energy use represents a significant cost for natural resource industries and is a major contributor to environmental impacts. Energy efficiency and optimization is a least-cost opportunity, and an effective means to reduce total energy consumption levels in natural resource operations, facilitate clean energy integration, while simultaneously reducing production costs and increasing competitiveness. Research, development and demonstration relative to efficient use of energy will be considered under this focus area.
Energy inefficient natural resource operations are a source of significant environmental impacts and create additional costs for the sector. Projects funded under this focus area will enable development and use of high-efficiency technologies, services, and processes.* Natural resource operations are energy efficient and more competitive as Canada progresses towards a low-carbon economy.
Innovations to lower the energy intensity of processes will greatly contribute to reductions in environmental impact and operational costs. Combustion processes contribute about 70% of the emissions in oil and gas operations, alone, resulting primarily from stationary equipment in production, upgrading, refining and distribution.
Electrification, digitization and automation can provide efficiency gains through continuous operation, improved productivity, and lower equipment and infrastructure costs. Comminution (crushing and grinding) can account for over half of all electricity consumed at mine sites. Efficiency improvements enhance competiveness, improve the management of complex ores, expand potential resources, reduce GHG emissions, and increase energy security.
The forestry sector is energy intensive to varying degrees across its sub-sectors. Energy efficiency, energy systems optimization and fuel switching within the forestry can contribute to an overall reduction in emissions intensity, and opportunities for innovation exist in all forestry operations, from harvesting to manufacturing.
Figure 4: Examples of clean technologies, systems and processes across natural resource sectors that could be considered under Focus Area 4.
Natural resource operations can be water-intensive and impact aquatic ecosystems through water pollution, habitat destruction, and changing hydrological patterns. Clean technologies, systems and processes that reduce water use and contribute to the preservation of aquatic ecosystems will be considered under this focus area.
Natural resource operations are water-intensive and impact aquatic ecosystems, culminating in public confidence challenges. Projects funded under this focus area will reduce water use by over 100,000 m3 per year.* Water consumption is minimized in natural resource operations, lowering operating costs, improving effluent treatment and reducing impacts on aquatic ecosystems.
Reduction of water use is needed in the production and extraction of energy resources, whether it is related to energy crops or fossil fuel operations. Further mitigating aquatic ecosystem impacts due to water consumption, marine energy, hydro power generation, and oil and gas operations is also an important objective.
Mineral extraction is water-intensive and improving use efficiency, reuse and recycling can eliminate the release of harmful pollutants into aquatic ecosystems. RD&D is needed to minimize the sector's water footprint which can minimize the risks associated with waste production. New ore production technologies can help the sector achieve 'minimum liquid discharge' to improve public confidence and reduce the liabilities associated with waste disposal.
The forestry sector is among the largest industrial water users in Canada, with pulp and paper manufacturing operations significant consumers. Water intensity and effluent treatment in this sector are intertwined, and innovations focused on these areas will contribute to mitigating impacts on aquatic ecosystems.
Figure 5: Examples of clean technologies, systems and processes across natural resource sectors that could be considered under Focus Area 5.
One of the key features of the Clean Growth Program is its requirement to co-fund clean technology projects with provinces and territories (P/Ts). Applicants are not required to have secured P/T co-funding at the LOI stage; however, in order to be eligible for funding under the CGP, applicants must have identified P/T co-funding by the time of proposal submission. Please note, there is no minimum amount of funding or leverage required with regards to P/T support.
Applicants can seek out co-funding opportunities through funding programs and P/T funded organizations and individuals. For example, a project proposal that includes a P/T funded research organization or individual (e.g., research chairs) as a project collaborator meets the requirement of P/T co-funding under the CGP.
To note, applicants will have the opportunity to consent for NRCan to share their LOI with other funding entities within the various levels of government and the not-for-profit sector.
STAC projects are a means by which the federal government can further support Canada's clean technology sector. The STAC model is directed towards small and medium sized enterprises (SMEsFootnote 1) which typically face capacity gaps impeding their ability to advance their technologies and services to market, such as a lack of technical expertise, research infrastructure, and cash flow. STACs help to address these gaps by allowing recipients (SME) to also access the substantial and unique science and technology resources that exist at federal research centres.
STAC projects are led by an Eligible External Recipient, but also include a federal research partner. This external recipient must be an eligible SME. The recipient (SME) apply for STAC in the LOI phase, identifying that they are seeking federal research centre assistance. At the full proposal phase, federal research contributions are to be identified separately in the statement of work and budget tables, but are expected to be mutually beneficial to the results of the project. Essentially, NRCan is supporting the clean technology project by stacking contribution funds with in-kind science and technology services to better enable a successful outcome for the clean technology SME, and Canadians more broadly.
The Program may allocate up to nine million dollars ($9,000,000) of operational funding for the in-kind contributions of federal research centres to specifically to STAC projects.
Other federal research centres may also be eligible. For more information and a complete list of eligible federal research centres, please join our Clean Growth Collaboration Community by requesting an invitation at nrcan.cleangrowth-croissancepropre.rncan@canada.ca.
Funding would flow from NRCan to SME, and from NRCan to the research centre Funding would flow from NRCan to LE.
The external recipient (SME) will be responsible for collecting data from the federal research centre and reporting back to NRCan on the results of the project. It is also the external recipient's sole responsibility to ensure that the proper agreements have been reached with the research centre to ensure that they meet the terms and conditions.
How can a federal research centre participate in a STAC project?
The proposed project meets all the program requirements, including provincial and/or territorial support.
The project is being led by a small or medium enterprise (SME) who is requesting federal research centre support for a component of their project. Please note: large companies with the means to fund these services are not eligible to receive funding from the CGP for STAC projects. These firms are able to pay NRCan to support a project funded under the CGP, but program will not cover the costs to do so.
The SME must demonstrate that the support from the federal research centre is necessary for the project to be successful completed.
STAC projects are intended to support industry, and therefore projects led by a university would not be eligible under the STAC model.
Note: These mechanisms are still under design and this portion of the program is subject to change.
The lowest level, TRL 1, indicates that information already learned from basic scientific research is taking its first step from an idea to a practical application of a lesson learned. For example, after learning that hydrogen and oxygen can be combined to generate electricity, some would suggest an idea for building a machine to do just that.
R&D not specifically intended for technology development (but could be in support of technology adoption). Examples are knowledge generation to support codes, regulations and standards needed to support domestic adoption and to support Canada's position in opposing non-tariff export barriers. Also includes Basic Research conducted prior to Applied Research.
Early-stage scientific research begins the translation to applied R&D - lowest level of technology readiness. Basic scientific research begins to be translated into preparatory applied research and development. Examples include paper studies of a technology's basic properties, algorithms and mathematical formulations.
Technology development begins - once basic principles are observed, development of practical and specific applications can be initiated. Applications are speculative and there may be no proof or detailed analysis to support the assumptions. Examples are limited to analytic studies, including concept development.
Active R&D is initiated - active research and development is initiated to establish proof of concept, including analytical and laboratory studies to physically validate analytical predictions of separate elements of the technology, i.e., individual components that are not yet integrated into the technology.
Basic technological components are integrated to establish that the pieces will work together, i.e. initial operational characterisation of technology. Standalone component prototypes implemented and tested.
System / subsystem prototypes are improved significantly - the basic technological components / prototypes are integrated within a reasonably realistic supporting environment so that the technology concept can be tested in a simulated environment. Examples include bench-scale laboratory integration of components and observation of operating characteristics.
Model/prototype is tested in relevant environment - representative model or prototype system, which is well beyond that of TRL 5, is tested in a relevant test environment. Represents a major step up in a technology's demonstrated readiness. Examples include testing a prototype at the pilot scale, integrated with existing systems, if applicable, in a laboratory environment or in a simulated operational environment. Engineering feasibility demonstrated.
Prototype near or at planned operational system - represents a major step up from TRL 6, requiring demonstration of an actual system prototype in the intended operational environment. Examples include field testing or field trials over a period sufficient to provide meaningful data on the performance of the technology.
Technology is proven to work in a "real world" operating environment - actual technology completed and qualified through test and demonstration. This includes projects currently at the demonstration project stage.
System proven though successful demonstration. Actual application of technology is in its final form – commercialisation-ready technology proven through successful operations.
This section guides applicants in forecasting direct and indirect lifecycle GHG reductions attributable to their project.
Indirect International GHG reduction forecasts (estimated annual reductions), at 5 years following the project completion, in 2030, and in 2050.
Estimate the lifecycle GHG reductions in Canada that directly stem from the funded project.
As defined, this would apply to demonstration projects only where an emitting technology or process is being replaced by a non-emitting (funded) alternative.
Do not include direct reductions that occur outside of Canada.
Lifecycle GHG reductions occurring due to replication of the funded technology in a Canadian context that are incremental to a counterfactual trend of technology adoption that would occur without funding the project.
Include replications of the demonstrated technology undertaken by the same funded entity in other areas of its organization but not funded by NRCan's Innovation programs.
Some R&D projects could also be eligible to claim indirect reductions if they enable otherwise overlooked Canadian reductions to occur. E.g. Better methane sensors in the oil and gas sector to identify cost-effective mitigation measures.
Does not include incremental replications occurring outside of Canada. However, these reductions may be stated separately as international indirect reductions.
lifecycle GHG reductions from replication of the funded technology outside of Canada that are incremental to a counterfactual trend of technology adoption that would occur without funding the project.
Compare the lifecycle emission reductions achieved when switching from the prevailing industry standard (a baseline technology) to a technology being funding in the project. Can use spreadsheet calculations or, to enhance the analysis, use a lifecycle GHG calculator such as the "Smart Lite" tool.
Obtain a baseline trend of technology adoption (from industry forecasts or forecasts made by other forecasting/statistical agencies). Make a case that the funded projects increases adoption beyond the baseline by a certain % (suggested values 1% - 5% depending on market conditions. Justification of the value chosen is necessary). Another approach would be to attribute a certain fraction of forecasted adoption under a given policy suite to your project. i.e. If a forecast included RD&D policies, can claim a certain fraction of the forecasted adoptions to be "attributable" to your project (suggested attribution values 5%-50% depending on the suite of policies in the forecast- 5% if a strong policy package combining regulations, carbon pricing, RD&D and values exceeding 5% if fewer policies).


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Professions of Faith
Work and Pray
Praying for the World of work
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Lectionary reflections for the workplace
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Preparations are in full swing for next month's Grampians Grape Escape with organisers busy preparing for up to 30 weekend events and attractions at Halls Gap.
Grampians Grape Escape, in its 28th year of celebrating the growth and recognition of the region's wine, produce and music, is on May 4 and 5.
The festival represents one of the biggest events on a Grampians Tourism calendar with people travelling from across Victoria and interstate to get involved.
As well as an enormous variety of food and drink, attractions include culinary masterclasses and cooking demonstrations.
There will also be workshops and exhibits from wineries, producers and regional artisans and live musical performances.
Organisers provided a 'sneak preview' to all activities at a preparations launch at Seppelt Winery in Great Western.
Speakers at the launch included Grampians Tourism chief executive Marc Sleeman, Northern Grampians mayor Kevin Erwin and Grampians Winemakers Association president Leigh Clarnette.
Guests heard about the event's eclectic schedule, how family children's activities were part of the program, that musical performers would include Lloyd Spiegel, Orange Whip and Little Georgia and that the event's traditional Barrique Auction would again attract spirited bidding.
Guest chefs will include adventure chef and author Sarah Glover and restaurateur and My Kitchen Rules judge Colin Fassnidge.
Food curator and sustainable living advocate Rebecca Sullivan and television presenter Emmylou MacCarthy will also lead demonstrations and masterclasses.
Major backing from international renewable energy company Neon Australia and its nearby Bulgana Green Power Hub provides insight into the event's growth as a significant tourism attraction.
During the launch guests had an opportunity to sample some of the leading wines that will be on offer during the festival.


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Global Package Boilers Market
Dec 2018| VMR218A| Verified Market Research
By Design (D-Type Package Boilers, O-Type Package Boiler, A-Type Package Boilers), By Fuel (Oil, Biomass, Gas), By Type (Water-Tube Package Boilers, Fire-Tube Package Boilers, Electric Boilers), By End Use Industry (Food & Beverage, Oil & Gas, Paper & Pulp), By Region (North America, South America, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Europe, Rest of World)
Market Overview:
The Global Package Boilers Market was valued at USD 8.54 billion in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 12.37 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 4.20% from 2017 to 2025.
A factory made boiler is called a package boiler that has standard designs. They are used for heating and act as a steam generator for small purposes. Package boilers can be brought as a complete assembly and very easy to install. Package boilers need water pipes, fuel supply, steam pipes and then they can be made easily. They are majorly in demand in the food and beverage industry. They focus on renewable and clean energy sources and reduce NOX emissions.
1. Market Drivers
1.1 Very high demand for package boilers in food and beverage industry.
Market Restraints
2.1 Very strict government rules for meeting emission standards.
The Global Package Boilers Market is segmented on the basis of Design, Fuel, Type, End Use Industry and Region.
1. By Design:
1.1 D-Type Package Boilers
1.2 O-Type Package Boiler
1.3 A-Type Package Boilers
2. By Fuel:
2.1 Oil
2.2 Biomass
2.3 Gas
2.4 Others.
3. By Type:
3.1 Water-Tube Package Boilers
3.2 Fire-Tube Package Boilers
3.3 Electric Boilers
4. By End Use Industry:
4.1 Food & Beverage
4.2 Oil & Gas
4.3 Chemical
4.4 Paper & Pulp
5. By Region:
5.1 North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
5.2 Europe (Germany, UK, France, Rest of Europe)
5.3 Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, Rest of Asia Pacific)
5.6 Rest of World.
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1. Cleaver-Brooks, Inc.
2. Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd
3. . Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.
4. Amec Foster Wheeler PLC
5. Thermax Limited
6. Hurst Boiler & Welding Company, Inc
7. Johnston Boiler Company
8. Calderas Powermaster
9. IHI Corporation
10. Forbes Marshall Private Limited
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American Pharoah, Dortmund highlight Kentucky Derby field
By Beth Harris, ASSOCIATED PRESS May 1, 2015
Bob Baffert, trainer of American Pharoah and Dortmund, stands a good chance of earning his first Kentucky Derby win since 2002.
Photo: Elsa, Staff
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Bob Baffert hopes he is celebrating in the winner's circle at the Kentucky Derby. He just doesn't know which horse or owners would join him.
After all, the trainer has the two top favorites for Saturday's race.
American Pharoah, owned by Egyptian Ahmed Zayat, is the early 5-2 favorite for the 141st Derby off an eight-length victory in the Arkansas Derby.
Dortmund is the 3-1 second choice. He is owned by India-born Kaleem Shah, now a U.S. citizen whose pride for his adopted country is evident in the red, white and blue silks his chestnut colt wears.
"Coming in here we feel really strong," Baffert said. "If you get beat, the fall is pretty steep."
American Pharoah dominated his competition leading to the Derby, winning his last four races by a combined 221/4 lengths. Baffert calls him "brilliant," but he is yet to be tested in the kind of fractious conditions the Derby offers. He will be ridden by Victor Espinoza, who won last year aboard California Chrome.
"If American Pharoah breaks a step slow, he's going to find himself in a situation that he has not faced before," said Mark Casse, who trains 30-1 shot Danzig Moon.
What: 141st Kentucky Derby.
When/where: About 5:24 p.m. today; Churchill Downs, Louisville.
TV/radio: NBC; 1560 AM.
PP/Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Odds
2. Ocho Ocho Ocho	Jim Cassidy	Elvis Trujillo	50-1
3. Carpe Diem	Todd Pletcher	John Velazquez	8-1
4. Materiality	Todd Pletcher	Javier Castellano	12-1
5. Tencendur	George Weaver	Manny Franco	30-1
6. Danzig Moon	Mark Casse	Julien Leparoux	30-1
7. Mubtaahij	Mike de Kock	C. Soumillon	20-1
8. Dortmund	Bob Baffert	Martin Garcia	3-1
9. Bolo	Carla Gaines	Rafael Bejarano	30-1
10. Firing Line	Simon Callaghan	Gary Stevens	12-1
11. International Star	Mike Maker	Miguel Mena	20-1
12. Itsaknockout	Todd Pletcher	Luis Saez	30-1
13. Keen Ice	Dale Romans	Kent Desormeaux	50-1
14. Frosted	Kiaran McLaughlin	Joel Rosario	15-1
15. War Story	Tom Amoss	Joe Talamo	50-1
16. Mr. Z	D. Wayne Lukas	Ramon Vazquez	50-1
17. American Pharoah	Bob Baffert	Victor Espinoza	5-2
18. Upstart	Rick Violette Jr.	Jose;Ortiz	15-1
19. Far Right	Ron Monquett	Mike Smith	30-1
20. Frammento	Nick Zito	Corey Nakatani	50-1
Note: With No. 7 El Kabeir scratched, post position No. 1 will be left open and the other entries will move down with no gaps.
Dortmund stands an imposing 5 feet, 8 inches from the ground to near his shoulder blades and is a son of 2008 Derby winner Big Brown. He is undefeated in six races against tougher competition than his stablemate faced. Martin Garcia works out American Pharoah in the mornings but rides Dortmund in the race.
"This is an exciting, exciting field," Zayat said. "It's fun to have the best of the best running against each other."
El Kabeir withdraws
A full field of 20 was reduced to 19 for 11/4-mile race after El Kabeir was scratched Friday. His left front foot was bothering him Thursday, and the colt trained by John Terranova was sore coming out of his stall the next day. His absence means Calvin Borel, a three-time Derby winner, won't ride.
Todd Pletcher brings three horses to the race - Carpe Diem, the 8-1 third choice; Florida Derby winner Materiality; and Itsaknockout, fittingly running on the same day as the Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Manny Pacquiao fight in Las Vegas.
"We're ready," Pletcher said. "Let's go."
Materiality didn't run as a 2-year-old and no horse since Apollo in 1882 has won the Derby without racing as a sophomore. His pedigree suggests he could overcome the jinx: his sire Afleet Alex won the Preakness and Belmont in 2005.
Blue Grass winner Carpe Diem cost $1.6 million, and a win in the Derby (worth $1.4 million) would help his owners recoup most of their investment. John Velazquez clearly saw something in the colt because he chose to ride Carpe Diem instead of Materiality in the Derby. But he will have to overcome the No. 2 post; getting away from the starting gate quickly could minimize the chance of getting trapped inside.
Strong résumés
This year's field is deep and talented, and absent Baffert's dynamic duo, there are other horses with solid credentials who in a different year would be more highly regarded.
Among them:
Mubtaahij, an Ireland-bred trying to win the Derby by preparing outside the U.S. and then traveling halfway around the world to reach Louisville. He won the UAE Derby by eight lengths, and his South African trainer Mike de Kock is highly regarded.
Firing Line, a colt that twice had photo-finish defeats to Dortmund before winning the Sunland Derby by 14 lengths in track-record time.
International Star, a versatile colt that swept the trio of Derby preps at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans. He has tactical speed to get good position, helpful in a crowded race.
"He's razor sharp and rarin' to go," trainer Mike Maker said. "Show up at 5:45 tomorrow, and he'll put all your questions to bed."
Frosted, the Wood Memorial winner, is owned by a member of the ruling family of Dubai. Godolphin Racing is 0-for-7 in previous Derby tries, but this time Sheikh Mohammad had his horse prep in the U.S.
Upstart beat Frosted in the Holy Bull and finished second behind Materiality in the Florida Derby.
Baffert jokes that it has been so long since the last of his three Derby victories in 2002 that he doesn't remember.
He knows, though, what a horse must do if it is to wear the garland of red roses.
"You need to get a decent post, break well, get the trip," he said. "It's the toughest field I've been involved in since Silver Charm (in 1997)."
American Pharoah, Dortmund, Carpe Diem and Materiality have combined to win 17 of 19 races, including a 10-0 mark this year.
"The hype is over with," said Ken Ramsey, who owns International Star. "It's time for potential to develop into performance."
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Jessica was the first Mother to meet me to participate in my Everyday Breastfeeding Series. The aim of this series is to document and normalize what breastfeeding really looks like on a day-to-day basis. It's not all flower crowns, flowing white dresses, and fields of wild flowers. Usually it's messy houses, unmade beds, and greasy hair. Or, in Jessica's case, the back seat of her truck while out & about.
The flower crowns and wild flowers made for pretty pictures, and have their place, to be sure. But I want to show that there is beauty even in the mundane. Even when you're rushed, or stressed, not made-up. Even when your baby is teething hard, distracted, or refusing to latch.
Breast feeding is hard. And it's often not picture-perfect. But it's still beautiful.
I want to thank all of the mothers & babies who shared their time with me for this project. I appreciate it more than you know. More images to come.
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It's always a treat to work with people I know, and an even bigger treat to work with people I know well. My Brother & Sister in Law just moved to the Kootenays from Regina and it was so great to spend a bit of time with them today snapping some Family Photos. I have a feeling that now that they live 5-doors-down (literally!) I will be seeing a lot more of them, and capturing many, many more memories for them. And that's absolutely A-OK by me!!
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AS Monaco youngster Almamy Toure could be handed a shock start against Arsenal in the Champions League.
BEIN Sport journalist Matt Spiro says injuries to key members of the Ligue 1 side could see Toure start at right-back.
It would not be the 18-year-old's AS Monaco debut, as he has already been handed two starts this season and even scored a a goal in the Coupe de France for the club from the principality.
However, if he does start against the Premier League side he'll be making his first appearance in Europe and it will certainly be a baptism of fire with Alexis Sanchez likely to be the player he has to deal with on the wing.
Perhaps even worse for Toure, his natural position is in the centre of defence but he is being shunted out to the right because of Monaco's fitness issues.
And whilst Alexis Sanchez has had a quiet past few games, failing to score in his last five matches, he's already managed three goals in the group games and provided one assist and could make it a night to remember for Toure for all the wrong reasons.