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So you want to buy a canoe? Awesome! Welcome to wasting the rest of your life!
There are a few things you'll want to know before making that purchase. A decent canoe will range anywhere from about $500 to about $5000 depending upon whether you buy used or new, what it is made out of, and what features it has. While there are a few deals you'll find under $500 used there are not many, and even some of the used ones you'll find in the $500 to $1000 range are overpriced.
This article should give you the basic knowledge you'll need to inform your purchase.
Bow is the front of the canoe.
Stern is the back of the canoe.
Port is the left side.
Starboard is the right side.
The hull is the main body of the canoe - the thin layer of material that if you can imagine way back 500 years ago would have been birch bark.
The gunwales are the top edges of the hull of the canoe. In order to keep the canoe rigid you need to make it with a reinforcing material around the rim of the hull. Traditionally this would have been strips of cedar lining the edges of the birch bark, but today they can be made of any number of materials.
Scuppers are holes in the gunwales intended to allow water to drain mainly when the canoe is in storage upside-down. The holes are in the vertical direction.
Thwarts are cross-beams that go across the width of the canoe to prevent the canoe from collapsing in onto itself but also to prevent it from stretching outwards as well. They are almost always mounted between gunwales but sometimes they are lower.
A yoke is a special type of thwart in the middle of the canoe which has a cut out for your neck which makes it easier to support on your shoulders when portaging.
Kneeling thwart - a special type of thwart not present on most canoes (usually custom install) which is mounted much lower than the gunwales. It is intended to support body weight when kneeling.
Portaging is when you carry your canoe between bodies of water.
Decks or deck plates are the relatively small triangular shaped flat parts which covers the edges at the bow and stern of the canoe.
Skid plates - material added to the bow and stern of a canoe along the centerline - usually kevlar patches held on by resin usually epoxy. They add weight but protect against the majority of scrapes and gouges one encounters when striking something in the water or when pulling the canoe up onto shore.
Ribs - if you look back to traditional birch bark canoes saplings were used as ribs to maintain the rigidity of the hull and prevent it from oil-canning.
Oil-canning - when the canoe hull pulses up and down while paddling because it is not properly supported by something like ribs. This can weaken the hull over time and also slow you down when paddling. Often canoes which oil-can when empty will not when loaded with gear.
Keel - a narrow linear protrusion along the centerline of the exterior of the hull which goes from bow to stern, intended to increase stability especially against cross-winds, but at the expense of maneuverability. On lower quality canoes sometimes used as a way to reinforce the hull. Beginners often benefit from using a canoe with a keel, especially if they are younger and not fully developed physically.
Tracking - how well a canoe can be paddled in a straight line. We say "this canoe tracks well"
Tumblehome - when looking at the cross-section of the canoe from a viewpoint directly in front, this is the verticalness of the hull walls left and right. If the walls are vertical there is no tumblehome. If they bend slightly inwards there is a small tumblehome. If they bend severely inwards there is a large tumblehome.
Rocker - when looking at the canoe from the side, it describes how much the canoe is shaped like a banana. If it has an extreme curve then it has a huge rocker. If it is straight on the bottom then there is no rocker. Rocker is usually measured in inches as in how high the bow and/or the stern is raised off the ground when the canoe is level. Though there is no industry-standard way to measure rocker so you cannot always judge by a number - you have to see the profile. Canoes with an extreme rocker are usually for rivers and white water because they tend to be more maneuverable. Canoes with no rocker are usually for lakes or "flatwater"
Chine - that magical mystical place where the bottom of the canoe becomes the side of the canoe.
Whitewater - water with significant current and waves. Typically a river.
Layup - this is a term used to talk about the materials and techniques used to manufacture a canoe. One talks about a 16 foot Prospector in a carbon-kevlar layup.
The first thing you want to consider when buying a canoe is what it is made of. This affects things such as the durability of the canoe, the weight, as well as how easy it is to maintain and repair. Not to mention of course the price. And you don't want to just consider what the hull is made of, it is also important to consider what the other components are made of like the gunwales, thwarts, yoke, seats and so forth.
I will start here just because it is one of the cheapest materials you will encounter. I'm kind of lumping a few things together here because there are single-layer PE constructions, as well as 3 layer like SP3 which are better because the middle layer is a foam core which provides flotation. PE hulls are extremely durable almost to the point of indestructible, but once you do manage to punch a hole in them they are one of the most difficult materials to repair. Durability comes at the cost of weight because PE hulled canoes are usually extremely heavy - they can be almost twice the weight of the same canoe in kevlar.
Personally I would not consider the modern Coleman canoes, which are PE, extremely heavy, and extremely prone to hull warping. My first canoe was a Coleman Ram-X and I sold it before ever putting it on the water, having realized my mistake.
This is of course the traditional material to use for canoes, and today while there are still birch bark canoes made primarily by First Nations, a wood canoe will be made of cedar. Wood canoes can be extremely expensive mainly because there is a lot of old-school craftsmanship involved in making them. The most common wood designs are the cedar strip (no ribs) and the cedar plank or also known as cedar rib construction.
Wood canoes tend to weigh in the mid to heavy range, but it really depends on construction. They require specialized knowledge to repair but just about anyone who is into woodworking should be able to figure it out.
Aluminum canoes were first made after World War 2 when aircraft manufacturers were looking to stay in business in some form or another. They are extremely durable but also on the more difficult side to repair once punctured or otherwise damaged, unless you happen to know an aluminum welder. They tend to be in the mid-range for weight on par with an equivalent fibreglass canoe. Aluminum canoes are at the lower end of the price range. After decades of use many aluminum canoes will acquire a host of small dings in the outer hull which kind of look terrible but mostly do not affect function. I don't imagine you want to be in an aluminum canoe on a lake in a lightning storm. But you probably don't want to be an any canoe in that circumstance.
I'm not going to comment much here because I do not fully understand these canoes. I've heard that they are an early form of Royalex, extremely durable, and extremely heavy. I do not have a lot of details as I don't think they've been made in probably 20 years or more. I do know that a friend of mine put his extremely-well-used and extremely heavy ABS canoe on kijiji a few months ago and he got a stupid amount of money for it in a bidding war between two buyers.
Royalex is a trademarked material that was originally made for some other purpose which never really took off, but canoe manufacturers discovered it as an exceptionally durable material that was ideal for white water canoes because you can literally fold a Royalex canoe in half ("wrap" it around a rock in a river), kick it back into shape, and then carry on your journey almost as though nothing had ever happened. But in exchange for the durability it has when being thumped up against a rock, it is not very durable against abrasions like when scraping over some rocks while paddling, or when dragging a canoe up onto a rocky shore. Original Royalex designs were extremely heavy, but newer Royalex Lite designs have a weight on par with Fibreglass yet still maintain the desired durability. It is composed of layers of ABS where the inner core layer is a foam which has air pockets that provide flotation for the canoe.
In 2013/2014 the manufacturer shut down production of the material because the only market they'd managed to garner was for canoe hulls. This was a massive blow to the canoe industry especially to those manufacturers who specialized in whitewater canoes because almost all of those were made of Royalex. In fact this, combined with the fact that they were working on their own material to replace Royalex but did not yet have it fully perfected, caused Esquif canoes in Quebec to go out of business for a period of time. Fortunately they did manage to pull together some investors to keep them afloat, and today they are producing a very similar product called T-Formex which is used by they themselves as well as other manufacturers to produce canoes almost idential to Royalex but with even more favorable properties at least according to the company.
These canoes are in the mid/high price range, and it should be noted that gently used Royalex canoes are extremely prized on the used market and as such retain a considerable amount of the original price. Here is what Esquif says about T-Formex.
Royalex / T-Formex canoes are prone to oil-canning when not loaded with gear.
This is a traditional fiber that when designed and built properly has a good combination of weight, durability and price - all being mid-ranged. It is also extremely easy to repair yourself. Many older fiberglass canoes are built chopper-gun style (see below), but today hand-laid sheets are used along with vacuum-injection techniques.
When Royalex stopped being produced canoe manufacturers panicked and were forced to come up with alternate materials to fill the gap in their product line. The Basalt-Innegra combination was developed by a few manufacturers and even though it was by no means a direct replacement for Royalex, it did prove to be exceptionally durable against the same types of thumps against rocks that Royalex was so famous for enduring. Basalt is a type of volcanic rock that can be transformed into a fiber that is extremely durable and rigid, and innegra is a type of olefin fibre (polypropelene is another type of olefin) which is extremely flexible and light weight. When you weave the two together you get a material that has extremely favourable properties for canoe hulls. Tuff-Stuff is a brand name of Nova Craft Canoes, one of the first companies to come out with this material. I recommend you take a look at these videos which demonstrate the durability of this material. H2O canoes also uses this combination of materials in some of their canoes.
Canoes made from this material tend to be mid/high priced and can be repaired with similar techniques to fibreglass.
This is another popular combination of materials that is used heavily by Swift in their canoes. It has different properties from Basalt-Innegra but the basic idea is the same that the carbon provides the 'hard' and the innegra provides the 'soft'. It is not as indestructible as basalt-innegra but in exchange it is a lot lighter. Here is a quick and simple video which demonstrates the properties.
Canoes made from this material tend to be in the higher price range and can be repaired with similar techniques to fiberglass.
Kevlar is a trademarked brand name, and Aramid is the generic name for the material. It is prized in canoes because it can provide a similar level of durability to fiberglass but at a much lighter weight. A common misconception about this type of canoe is that it is indestructible, which probably comes from the fact that bullet proof vests are made of it. Butcher's gloves as well. I can assure you that lightweight Kevlar canoes are definitely susceptible to damage, especially the type of damage one might encounter running a set of rapids. One of the Scout leaders I worked with for several years once trashed his brand new Kevlar canoe running a short set of rapids in La Verendrye, because he used to hold this misconception. And he is a relatively accomplished paddler. It does not take much of a thumping against the right rock to punch a good hole into lightweight Kevlar.
Expedition Kevlar is a term you will see which basically means extra layers of Kevlar cloth were added to the layup before injecting the epoxy. This gives increased durability at a slightly higher cost and weight.
This is a relatively new development that harkens back to traditional Inuit designs, and is kind of exciting and kind of geeky. There are a few highly specialized mom-and-pop shops making canoes on ultra-light wooden frames with ballistics-grade nylon skins. These canoes ring in as light as or lighter than the ultralight carbon-innegra layups, and have a very distinct look. I was recently at the Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough where they have a shop where a guy builds these canoes right in front of your eyes. I had a very interesting discussion with him and learned quite a lot. They are expensive because they take so long to make, but if I had the money I'd probably buy one. See Camper Christina's writeup on her canoe, which comes from Backcountry Custom Canoes.
Canoes made from the various fibers like Fibreglass, Kevlar, Aramid, Carbon-Innegra and Basalt-Innegra need to have the fiber held together with something - this is accomplished with a 2 part resin like epoxy or vinylester. Manufacturers usually do not advertise what type of resin they use, and sometimes it can be difficult to find out especially when it comes to used canoes that are older because manufacturers can change their materials over the years. In general epoxy is the most prized resin, and the only manufacturers I know of currently using it are Souris River and H2O, but I am not sure whether they use it in all of their layups. I'd love to hear from folks who know of others.
Traditionally the resin-fiber canoes had been manufactured with a gelcoat on the outside of the hull, which best I can tell does not do a lot more than make it look nice with a single or multiple colours. A lot of manufacturers are replacing this practice with a clearcoat resin on the outer hull, mainly to shave precious weight off the final product. In fact H20 claims this can shave as much as 8 lbs off their canoes. The side affect of this practice is that you can see the weave of the base fiber showing through the hull of the canoe, and I have to admit that before I knew why manufacturers were doing it I thought the canoes made like this looked pretty hot! Look at most modern Swift layups for an example, or a lot of H2O as well.
I will say up front that while I think canoes with wood gunwales are extremely beautiful, I really would rather not have one myself mainly because I cannot store my canoes indoors and I don't keep extremely good care of my gear. That said, I do have a canoe with wood gunwales and I just had them replaced. I will probably have to replace them again in about 10 years or so. Various types of wood can be used for gunwales but ash is probably the most common except maybe on cedar canoes where cedar is often used. Wood gunwales tend to be the most expensive trim option on most canoes, and also the most finicky to maintain. You really should be treating it every year.
Aluminum is a great combination of durability, price, and ease of maintenance. It is my preferred gunwale material for traditional fitted gunwales. But the game is changing - see below.
Vinyl is more durable than aluminum, less expensive, but a fair bit heavier. It is a great choice for a whitewater canoe combined with Royalex or T-Formex in the hull. Together they are indestructible! The same canoe with aluminum gunwales would allow you to carry on after wrapping it, but you'd have to replace the aluminum afterwards and you would not necessarily have to replace the vinyl.
Integrated gunwales are a relatively new development that became possible with the introduction of the vacuum-injection systems (see below). On a modern ultralight canoe the gunwale is part of the hull - for better or worse. This shaves precious weight off the canoe but could be problematic when it comes to repair if you happen to damage your gunwale.
Here we will talk mainly about techniques used for fiber boats that are impregnated with resin. This applies to all the various types of fiber listed above.
A lot of older fiberglass canoes were built 'chopper-gun' style, which means the fiberglass was chopped up into small strands and mixed with a resin as it was shot out of a special gun into a mold. No reputable manufacturer would even think of producing a canoe this way today though things like water tanks and hot tubs are still made like this. Chopper-gun boats tend to be less durable due to the short strands of glass, and also a lot heavier since more material would be required for the same degree of durability. Chopper-gun boats are usually pretty obvious when you see the inside of them - there are no signs of the weave of a sheet of fiber.
Modern resin-impregnated fiber canoes are made with large sheets of fiber that are layed by hand into the mold. Layers of different fibers can be layed in various combinations to achieve different properties. Earlier techniques involved hand-laying the fiber and then hand-painting on the resin being careful to ensure all of the fiber gets wetted. This invariably leads to a few tiny air pockets in the hull where there may be no resin in the fiber - at least on a few boats coming off the line. I've seen these pockets first hand in "as-is" sale boats at a local outfitter. Most if not all major manufacturers have since switched to a vacuum injection system whereby the sheets are still layed out much like before, but a huge plastic bag is then pulled over the mold and a vacuum created inside while a precise amount of resin is injected in. This has the benefits of ensuring there are no air pockets, guaranteeing the resin is equally distributed, and it also minimizes the amount of resin required shaving precious weight off the final product.
The shape of the hull is the major factor affecting the performance of a canoe. Some classic hull designs have a name, and the most common of those are listed below.
The Prospector design is said to have originated with the Chesnut Canoe Company formerly of Fredericton, New Brunswick. The company is long gone but their legacy lives in that just about every major canoe manufacturer produces a Prospector. Although there is still a lot of variation between manufacturers since some are following the original design more closely than others. Prospectors are commonly thought to be the best all-round design - it is not perfect at anything, but it is reasonably good at everything. Whether you want to paddle tandem, or solo, on a lake or river, for a day paddle with no gear or loaded to the gunwales, the Prospector is reasonably good at it.
This is another hull design which came from Chesnut - it is basically a variation of the Prospector which is a bit sleeker to make it paddle faster. A lot of manufacturers today still make a Bob Special, but it is not as wide spread as the Prospector.
A Symmetrical hull is a mirror image of itself if you were to cut it in half at the yoke. The front is identical to the back. This is the way traditional canoes like the Prospector and Bob Special are designed and it is one of the reasons they are not perfect at anything. The advantage of a symmetrical hull is that you can paddle it backwards just as efficiently as you can frontwards. In a normal situation paddling tandem you go frontwards - but if you want to solo a larger craft you sit in the front seat facing the stern (back) of the canoe, and paddle it backwards. You can still do this with an asymmetrical hull but it won't be as efficient because asymmetrical hulls were designed specifically to be more efficient when paddling forwards. That is basically why they were developed.
A lot of very high-tech research goes into hull design these days. I will try to locate some videos from Bill Swift and others which talk about such things. There is major R&D going into both symmetrical and asymmetrical hulls these days. For example Bill Swift claims that his Prospector is the best one on the market, thanks to the serious R&D they've put into tweaking the classic design.
There are not a lot of standard hull designs like "Prospector" so in most cases you'll have to learn to read the specs and try to make some sense out of them. Here are typical specs for the Nova Craft Prospector and their Bob Special. The specs still do not tell you everything you need to know about a canoe, but they will tell you something especially when you stand them up against the specs of another canoe as per below.
This is an important aspect of canoe design which should be mentioned. Obviously you don't want your canoe to sink to the bottom if you capsize, so manufacturers design them with flotation. Most commonly in the resin-fiber layups there are hollow flotation tanks at the bow and stern of the canoe. With aluminum canoes the flotation tanks have styrofoam or some other type of foam inside, and sometimes under the seats as well. Royalex and T-Formex floats in and of itself so they do not need any special type of flotation. Similarly, 3 layer Polyethylene have flotation built into the middle layer of foam. Single layer PE boats will need to provide some sort of extra flotation.
How long of a canoe do I need? Here are some common canoe lengths and what they might be used for.
10-12 feet - if it is extremely banana shaped it would be a whitewater "play boat" as they call them. The term makes it pretty obvious what it is for. Otherwise at the 12 foot range it could be a small solo canoe for puttering around the lake at the cottage. If it were wider like a Sportspal it might be an ideal duck boat for a hunter. You definitely won't be tripping in this canoe.
13-14 feet - this could be a great solo tripping canoe, or a tandem for puttering around the lake at the cottage. You could take the 14 tandem tripping if you had other larger canoes along that could carry some of your gear. But keep mind that longer boats are better on rougher waters - you could get tossed around pretty severely in foul weather.
15 feet - we are entering the realm of tandem tripping canoes. This is a good size for youth like my Scout troop. As long as you are doing relatively light-weight tripping (not necessarily ultralight) there will be plenty of room for two people's gear. Some people might consider this to be a good solo boat as well.
16 feet - this is an ideal length for a tandem tripping canoe for two adults. Experienced canoeists will take one of these on a solo trip. It should also be able to carry 3 youth and all their gear, or two adults and a youth. But the latter will be a bit cramped and you may have to avoid rougher water. I'd had me and my 3 boys and all our gear in a 16 footer and wow was it crowded. I'll have to dig out a picture. At the time they were 4, 10 and 12 years old and we were only paddling about 1km to our campsite. There is not way we could have done that over a longer distance.
17 feet - 2 person tandem for longer trips or many folks consider this the shortest canoe for going onto huge open water like the Great Lakes. ( Remember that longer canoes are better for huge open water when things get rough ). This canoe should easily carry 3 adults and all their gear, or even a family of 4 with 2 adults and 2 youth at least until the youth get well into their teens.
18 feet - these are not common but most major manufacturers will make them. They may have to be special order. When those teens are full grown this will comfortably carry the family of 4.
As traditional as canoes may be, and in spite of how long they've been around - thousands of years - they are far from stagnant and unchanging. The best manufacturers are constantly iterating their designs with little tweaks and features which make them stronger, faster, more efficient, more comfortable, and so on. These include things like contoured seats, adjustable seats, integrated gunwales, raised outwales, carbon-kevlar thwarts and yokes. Some of these are minor tweaks while others are major disruptive technologies. Without question newer canoes will be better than older ones because of all these little things which add up over the years. That said, used canoes are still extremely pleasant to paddle, and sometimes knowing the history of past owners makes it even more pleasant.
There is a lot of serious R&D going into canoe design today. If you get a chance to talk to the manufacturers about it do take advantage of it! Or look up videos on youtube.
Canoe weights are of course absolute, but they are also very relative. Two years ago I was lucky enough to be the first person to respond to a kijiji ad for a well used but well cared-for Kevlar canoe which was not far from my house here in Ottawa. When I got there an hour later the older gentleman said he'd gotten dozens of responses since mine. Their canoe was indeed very well used and I estimated they were into their 70s, so I asked whether they were just giving up on canoeing. Nothing could be further from the truth they exclaimed! They just needed to finally upgrade to one of the newer ultralight carbon-kevlar models for the portages - they still hoped to have many years of paddling left.
I lifted the canoe and could tell right away it rang in around 50 lbs, and when I got it home sure enough it was about 49 lbs when I weighed it - my lightest canoe by a good 15 lbs! But it was too heavy for them, and they had already bought another one almost 15 lbs lighter!
Most first time canoe buyers won't really have a point of reference for weights, so here is my take on it.
50 lbs is light. My larger Scouts can portage them, or two Scouts can portage doing a double-carry. For me personally as an early 50s guy who used to keep himself in very good shape but has allowed himself to slide over the last 5-7 years, this is still a very light canoe that is a breeze to portage.
65 lbs is getting heavy. Two of my 4 canoes are 65 lbs and they are relatively easy for me to portage for maybe 500 meters. Longer than that and I'd be taking breaks most likely, especially on very hot days. This is what I consider the limit for taking on a portage trip.
80 lbs is insane. Most of the PE layups fall into the category. Don't even consider this canoe if there is a chance you'll be portaging it. I would not take this on a portage trip - I'd rent before I took an 80 lb loaner from someone for free. You will also curse just about every time you load or unload it on your vehicle. My first canoe was 80 lbs and it broke my roof racks taking it home. I sold it before I even put it in the water, having realized my mistake.
I've spent the last 3-4 years checking kijiji pretty much every day, as often as 10 times a day. I may or may not have a problem. What I've observed in talking with others in various parts of the country is that markets vary quite considerably - and the Ottawa market is an extremely hot seller's market. Any good deal posted will be gone in 3 to 6 hours just about every time. If you want a good deal you have to be prepared to go immediately and pick it up, even if that means leaving work. But even here in the Ottawa area some markets are hotter than others - the same canoe posted on the Gatineau side of the river might take a day or two to sell, and might sell at a lower price as well. I am not sure why, but it is true. In other markets the same canoe might take a week to sell, and again at a lower price.
Materials very often get misrepresented in the used market. Whatever the seller says the canoe is made of, don't trust them. Not necessarily because they are dishonest - in many cases they just don't know the difference. Often it is because they asked a friend or relative for help selling it, and that is what they were told by that other person. You need to know how to identify materials. PE / SP3 and Royalex / T-Formex hulls are easily identifiable because they do not have float chambers in the bow and stern - the port and starboard sides meet at the end in a discernible V. For me the difference between SP3 and Royalex is pretty obvious when I see it, but for many it may not be. And the price difference is significant so it is important! A more used Royalex will have lots of little dents in the outer hull and probably a few abrasions which will show the white inner layers of the Royalex. SP3 will not have this. But in a pinch weight will inform you - 65 lbs for Royalex (16 footer) and 85 for an SP3! But if you've never lifted a canoe before you may not even know what 65 feels like vs 85. And if it is an original Royalex and not Royalex Lite, it might be closer to 80 anyway.
Do not go view a canoe after dusk. Sunlight is your friend - it will help you find potential problems.
Ask about patches or repairs. It is important. Ask who fixed it. A patched canoe is pretty much automatically worth at least 25% less than a non-patched canoe. More depending upon the nature of the damage and the size of the patch. Who repaired it is important. Look the patch over carefully to see if there are signs of it peeling up.
Check wood gunwales carefully. If they look extremely weathered they may be ready to break. If you have a friend who is into wood working take them along to look at it, even if they don't know anything about canoes. Even for non-weathered wood gunwales check them over carefully for cracks.
Check the entire hull for signs of damage that may not yet be repaired. "Spider web" cracks are normal in gelcoat hulls, but an extreme number of them could be a problem. Use the palm of your hand and push on the hull all over looking for soft spots - there should be none.
Check all the hardware to make sure it is in tact - where the thwarts and seats are attached, as well as other hardware in the seats. Wiggle things to see if they are loose. If they are it might just need to be tightened up so it is no big deal, but it could be a bigger problem that you only see when looking closer.
For resin-fiber canoes try to determine whether the float tanks are in tact. Sometimes on poorly designed or poorly treated canoes you'll see part of the float tank peeling away from the main hull. Or there could be cracks in it. Rock the canoe back and forth and listen for the sloshing of water inside.
Pick it up to check the weight, and throw it on your head to portage it a bit to check the balance and how comfortable it is.
You can get a decent fiberglass canoe for $500 but you may have to wait a bit for it. I'd pay up to about $1000 for a newer fiberglass in extremely good shape with a few features. New ones are about $1500 these days without many features.
Kevlar I've gotten at the insanely cheap price of $500 for well used but well maintained, but I had to have the wood gunwales replaced the following year. But even with that it was still a good deal. Typically you'd be looking at a minimum of $1000 for a 50 lb Kevlar, but that would be a rare find even still at least in the Ottawa market. For a newer Kevlar with a number of features like contoured seats, integrated gunwales, and a weight approaching or below 40 lbs, you'll be looking at closer to $2000 used. If it is 5 years old or less it might even be worth $2500 if it is a carbon-kevlar ringing in below 40 lbs.
Me again. I thought most Bob Special models were shorter & wider, flatter bottom = more stable fishing/family platform which = slower? I've never paddled one, so I'm not sure on this, so please correct me if I'm wrong!
again... you might want to add PakCanoe (etc) to your skin on frame section. There is a niche for these boats. I have a 'review' & info if you want.


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North 509 St. George's Rd. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X ??/4/1889
West 59 Cranston St. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 1899
Springburn 7 Keppochhill St. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 1893
East 27 Soho St. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 16/11/1887
Tollcross Corbett St. X X 1941
North West 35 Kelbourne St. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 1941
Partick 122 Beith St. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 21/05/1907
South 180 Centre St. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 27/10/1916
Govan 2 Orkney Pl. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 1898
Queen's Park 52 Allison St. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 1889
Pollokshaws 65 Ashtree Rd. X X X X X X X X X X 1941
Marine Yorkhill Quay X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 1941
Maryhill 34 Gairbraid Avenue C C C C 1899
Parkhead 7 Cuthelton St. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 04/12/1952
Knightswood 373 Anniesland Rd. X X X X X X X X X X X X 02/05/1958
Pollok Brockburn Rd. X X X X X X X X X 16/04/1962
Castlemilk 69 Raithburn Av. X X X X X X X X 14/09/1962
Easterhouse Shandwick St. X X X X X X X 28/05/1964
West 200 Kelvinhaugh St. X X X 22/04/1971
Anderson Anderson Centre X 23/09/1974
Total Stations 13 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 15 16 16 16 16 16 16 17
Stores 260 Broad St. X X X X X X X X X
C At present closed
Springburn 321 Springburn Rd (1956)
Information taken from Glasgow Fire Service Annual Reports (blank columns I have no copy of the Annual report).
Glasgow Fire Service Officers of Station Officer rank and above will now wear white helmets. Glasgow are the last in Britain to change to white helmets. (Greenock Telegraph, 28/11/1953 page 1)
All early communities, with their wooden walls and thatched roofs, were continually at risk from fire, and old Glasgow suffered from serious conflagrations. The most disastrous of these early fires happened in 1652, some 14 years before the Great Fire of London, and, like that catastrophe, was preceded by an outbreak of plague. It started in the house of James Hamilton in the High Street on 17 June and the flames, fanned by a north-west wind (an uncommon direction for the city), spread south to the Saltmarket and east and west along Trongate and Gallowgate. Completely out of control, it reached as far south as the Bridgegate and it took 18 hours before the flames began to die down. By that time, one third of the city had been destroyed; the Town Council reported that 'thair will be neir four scoir closses all burnt, estimat about ane thousand families'. The damage was assessed at �100,000 sterling, and although Cromwell disobligingly remarked that 'we recommend them as high objects of charity to such pious and well-disposed people as shall be willing to contribute', Parliament eventually allocated �1,000 sterling to the distressed city.
Probably as a result of this conflagration, Glasgow acquired its first fire engine four years later. The Council caused the Edinburgh 'ingyne for slockening of fyre' to be examined and a copy built and installed in the city. Although it now had its own fire engine, the city's main defence against outbreaks was still chains of water buckets and long hooked poles for pulling down thatch or walls to prevent fires from spreading.
Another precaution was taken in 1658 when dangerous trades were banished from the town. This regulation brought about the expulsion of four candle factories to fields just beyond the city's western boundaries; their new location was given the name 'Candleriggs' which it still bears today.
There was another major outbreak of fire in November 1677. This was the result of arson; a disgruntled blacksmith's apprentice set fire to his master's premises at the corner of Saltmarket and Trongate in revenge for a beating, and over 130 houses were destroyed in the resulting fire.
This incident was followed by a Council regulation that all houses whether new or repaired were to be built 'from heid to foot, bak and foir' of stone. This ordinance, and others requiring slate instead of thatch, had some effect, although some of these old wooden houses managed to survive into the middle of the 19th century. One beneficial effect of these regulations was to change Glasgow into that well-built, handsome city so often praised by later visitors.
In 1725 a second fire engine was brought all the way from London at a cost of �50 sterling. and in 1744 the city appointed its first full-time firefighter in the person of Robert Craig, smith. A further step was taken three years later when Craig was put in charge of 24 part-time firemen who managed the city's three fire engines. Each man was equipped with a strong leather cap 'having the Glasgow arms printed on the front thair of that he may be known upon occasioune of fire'.
From 1767 on, fire insurance offices began to fix their individual 'marks' to buildings insured with them. This practice, however, led to such arguments about the respective responsibilities of the different firefighting teams that in 1787 the Town Council took over full control and the marks gradually fell out of use.
The year 1793 saw a destructive fire in the Tron (or Laigh) Kirk in the Trongate. Its Session House was used by the nightly Town Guard or Watch as its headquarters and one evening, when the Town Guard was out on patrol, a group of high-spirited young drunks (said to be members of a local 'Hell-fire Club') invaded the premises and stoked up the fire to see how well they could withstand an imitation of the heat which would be their ultimate destination! So fierce was the blaze that the Session House and the church were both set alight and destroyed, leaving only the steeple (still straddling the pavement west of the Cross). The fire also destroyed the records of Glasgow's General Kirk Session and badly damaged the Presbytery Registers.
By the close of the 18th century, the style of fighting fires had changed very little; but the beginning of the new century brought about many changes. In 1807 a regular police force was set up and the city's firefighting duties were passed over to this new organisation. With the responsibilities came six manual pumping engines and about 1,000ft of sewn leather hose. The engines were kept at strategic points throughout the town - the Meat Market, the Potato Market (King St), Wynd Church. south side of the Trongate, Hutchesons' Hospital, and Laing's Callander Close (Gallowgate).
One of the difficulties in fighting city fires had always been the lack of water - obtained as best it could be from burns. wells and the river - but with the establishment of several early water companies, the fire service could access a network of fire cocks throughout the city. These numbered 40 in 1811 and 152 in 1816.
In 1829 the Superintendent of Fire Engines had 48 firemen under his charge. eight to each engine. These were pulled to the fire by the firemen themselves, whilst the large water butts (one for each engine) were drawn by horses belonging to selected carters who lived near the fire points. One of the early superintendents, in an excess of zeal, built to his own specifications a monster fire engine called Clyde which unfortunately suffered from two faults - it required 40 men to operate it and. as it weighed three tons. it could not be moved !
Although Glasgow burnt down its theatres with surprising regularity. on only one occasion was there serious loss of life. In February 1849 at the Theatre Royal, Dunlop St. a small gas leak was accidentally ignited but safely extinguished. The cry of 'Fire!' was raised, however, and in the ensuing panic 65 members of the audience, mostly young people in the galleries, were crushed to death on the stairs.
A new custom-built Central Fire Engine Station was built in College St (off High St) in 1851 with full stabling facilities within the building. Another important improvement came with the introduction in 1858 of water from Loch Katrine. So powerful and copious was this new supply that it was possible to place over 1,000 hydrants throughout the city streets. This was followed by another important innovation in 1861 when telegraphic communication was introduced between the fire stations and the central police headquarters. which still controlled the fire service.
The city's first steam fire engine was purchased in 1870 for �500 and immediately did away with the old manual engines - it could do the work of five of the latter and could deliver 400 gallons every minute. In 1873 another 'steamer was bought and was ingeniously fitted to one of the Clyde's steam ferries. This proved most useful in tackling fires on or near the river, a very built-up area with many warehouses. About this time the firefighting personnel were all put on a full-time basis and a stud of horses maintained for the sole use of the fire service.
In 1878 some 82 public fire alarms were set up at the corners of the city's principal streets. By breaking a glass disc and pressing a knob the alarm was instantly raised; the ornamental boxes housing this apparatus became a familiar sight in the city's main streets.
A Salvage Corp Committee (later the Glasgow Rate and Salvage Association) was formed in 1877, quite separate from the fire service. Its purpose was to inspect premises for fire risks and to reduce losses by moving and covering the contents of buildings on fire, and was maintained by the insurance companies.
In 1891 the fire service was at last detached from the police and set up as an independent force. By this time there were over 4.000 fire hydrants throughout the city.
In 1898 a fire in the Renfield St premises of W. & R. Hatrick, wholesale chemists. was quickly brought under control: but while firemen were still in the building a disastrous explosion brought down the remains of the building and killed four firemen. This was the first occasion on which a firefighter had been killed in action, and an early example of fire hazards due to dangerous substances.
The fire service was responsible for creating one of the city's better-known legends. In 1894 a dog. 'Wallace', followed a fire engine back to the fire station and, despite his owner's efforts, refused to return home. The dog remained with the service for the rest of his life. His claim to fame was his curious habit of running in front of an appliance proceeding to a fire. It was popularly believed that the dog was able to tell where the fire was located, but the more mundane explanation was as that the leading appliance's driver indicated by his gestures which way Wallace should turn. When a visitor to the station noticed the dog's sore paws he had a set of four small rubber bouts made for him, but Wallace always preferred his unadorned paws. When he died in 1902 his body was stuffed and placed in a glass case along with his boots.
By the turn of the century, fire service personnel numbered 120 and appliances and apparatus consisted of 11 steam engines, 12 hose and ladder carriages. 42 horses, 1,800ft of leather hose and 28,600ft of canvas hose. In addition, there were now 144 street alarms and over 5,000 hydrants.
Another milestone was the purchase in 1905 of the service's first motor appliance - a 4-cylinder, 24hp engine with a maximum speed of 22mph - from the Wolseley Tool & Motor Car Co of Birmingham. This spelt the end of the picturesque horse-drawn appliances. and in 1913 the last two horses, Kelvin and Tweed. were honorably retired.
There were few changes in the service between the wars. but an important improvement in the service. in 1942. was the introduction of radio communication between the appliances and the stations. For the duration of the Second World War Glasgow's distinctive service was lost in the anonymity of the National Fire Service. Although the city suffered little serious war-damage, two incidents involved the fire service particularly. The cruiser HMS Sussex, moored at Yorkhill Quay, was hit by a 250lb bomb and it took the service 12 hours to extinguish the resulting blaze. Although the effect of the Clydebank Blitz (March 1941) on the city was relatively small, 250 of the pumps were called out and five of the fire stations were hit.
Like any large city. Glasgow has recently suffered several major fires. and two of these. were particularly serious outbreaks. In 1960 a bonded warehouse house in Cheapside St, Anderson, holding over one million gallons of whisky and rum went on fire. The first problem was that the narrow and congested streets in the area made it very difficult to bring sufficient fireflghting power bear on the conflagration. The other was the extremely volatile nature of the liquids in store, for the building literally exploded. and the collapsing walls buried and killed 14 members of the Glasgow Fire Service along with five personnel from the Glasgow Salvage Corps.
The second incident occurred in the same area and in the same type of building. In 1968 a fire broke out in an upholstery factory which was housed in an old bonded warehouse in James Watt St. As was customary for such high-security buildings, its windows were barred, and 22 workers were trapped and died behind those barred windows.
In 1960 the long-established system of street fire alarms was discontinued. as the increasing availability of the telephone emergency service was rapidly rendering them unnecessary.
In 1975, along with many other functions of the old Corporation, the Glasgow Fire Service passed out of its control into that of Strathclyde region, with its new headquarters at Hamilton.
(From Pages 138 to 142 of The Glasgow Encyclopedia by Joe Fisher, Mainstream Publishing 1994. ISBN 1 85158 2126)
The Fire Brigade of the city is the most interesting and popular of all our municipal organizations. Its work is performed in the midst of danger and excitement, elements in themselves which appeal powerfully to the imagination.
The following Table gives some idea of the work performed by Captain Paterson's gallant brigade in the last ten years:-
Every improvement in fire extinguishing appliances is introduced by the Corporation whenever proved to be of practical utility. At the present moment two new and powerful steam fire engines of an improved type are being built, and four fire escapes, two of them 60 feet and two 40 feet in length; facilities for the rapid transmission of intelligence of an outbreak of fire become more complete every year; the Water Commissioners plant innumerable hydrants and supply water for fire extinction purposes in great abundance and under magnificent pressure: all these, combined with a fine esprit de corps in the brigade itself, place Glasgow in the van for fire extinguishing facilities.
It is here shown that in last year the fire losses were extremely low, totalling to �43,500, whilst over the ten years the annual average was �128,000. I find it is impossible in this publication, at least, to distinguish between property covered and uncovered by insurance; but it is probably the fact that Glasgow does remarkably well by the insurance companies, and that these could, in return, give more consideration than is done to the splendid facilities for fire extinction maintained at the expense of the citizens, and which serves the companies' interest in a supreme degree, although, no doubt, primarily instituted in the public interest. I believe it is the case that Glasgow has no advantage over places less thoroughly equipped for the extinction of outbreaks of fire.
The leading appliances in use at present are:-8 steam fire engines, capable together of discharging with great force about 4,000 gallons of water per minute; 9 manual engines; 18 hose carriages; upwards of 4,000 fire cocks and hydrants; and 40,000 ,feet of hose on machines and in store; while 26 horses are used solely for fire department purposes. As stated, two new steam fire engines and four fire escapes are being built.
There are eleven fire stations in the city, and at present the brigade consists of 88 permanent and 46 auxiliary firemen. In view of the approaching extension of the city area, a proportionate strengthening of the brigade and its appliances will doubtless take place. One of the weaknesses and dangers of burghal isolation has been the important one of means for fire extinction.
(From:- Vital, Social, & Economic STATISTICS OF the City of GLASGOW 1885-1891 by James Nicol)
The Peoples History of Glasgow
by J.K. McDowall 1899
First Fire Engine
Glasgow became possessed of it's first fire engine in May, 1657. It is referred to as an "ingyne for casting water on land that is on fyre"
Fire in 1600
A great part of Glasgow was burned in 1600.
On 17th June, 1652, the great fire of Glasgow took place, one third of the town being burned. The houses were nearly all thatched and built of wood. Over 1,000 families were rendered homeless, and churches were opened to shelter them.
On 3rd November, 1677, another great fire occurred in Glasgow. The Tolbooth was full of Covenanters at the time, and the people burst the doors open and allowed the prisoners to escape. The heat spoiled the clock in the Cross Steeple.
Fires in 1748-49
Two persons were burned to death by a fire which occurred in the Saltmarket on 25th July, 1748. Through a fire which happened on 5th June, in the following year, in Main Street, Gorbals, 150 families lost their homes, a public subscription being raised in their behalf.
Nine families were burned out in Gorbals in 1786
The premises of James Donaldson, cotton broker in Mitchell Street, were burned on 20th November, 1829, over �40,000 of damage being done. The fire smouldered for weeks after it broke out.
On 30th October, 1848, fourteen lives were lost and damage done to the amount of �15,000 by the burning of Wilson & Son's sugar house in Alston Street, which is now part of the site of the Central Railway Station.
Fatal Panic in Dunlop Street Theatre
On Saturday night, 17th February, 1849, during the second act of the "Surrender of Calais", in the Dunlop Street Theatre, some person in the gallery raise a false cry of fire. A frightful scene ensued. Everybody rushed to the doors, with the result that sixty-five persons were trampled to death, and many more injured.
Dunlop Street Theatre Burned
The old theatre in Dunlop Street, where all the great lights of the stage shone in the fifties, was burned in January, 1863.
Burning of Theatre Royal
The Theatre Royal in Cowcaddens, opened as the Colosseum Music Hall in 1867, was totally destroyed by a fire which broke out on Sunday morning, 2nd February, 1879. Happily no one was injured. The damages amounted to over �35,000. The theatre was again burned on 1st March, 1895, when �25,000 damage was done.
Star Music Hall Disaster
A very sad event happened on 1st November, 1884, in the Star Music Hall. Some evil disposed persons raised a cry of fire, when a general panic took place, and in the stampede no fewer than fourteen persons were trampled to death and eighteen injured. This was the means of very stringent bye-laws being introduced to prevent similar occurrences being possible in places of public entertainment in the future.
Great Fires
The following is a list of the fires, with damage over �20,000, since 1875 :-
Location Etc.
Broad Street, Mile-end
Cotton spinners
�45,500
23 West Street, South Side
Greenhead Street
Spinning Mill
�134,5000
34 Virginia Street
Apothecaries' Hall
472 Garscube Road
Kelvinhaugh Street
Spinninng Mill
30 Lancefield Quay
21 Garngad Road
Mitchell and Buchanan Streets
�128,500
St. Vincent at Renfield Street
Offices and Shops
Crownpoint Road
Carpet factory
5 South Hanover Street
75 Buchanan Street
Silversmiths, etc.
20-24 Buchanan Street
M'Neil Street
Greendyke Street
Hides, Skin, and Wools
847 Duke Street
20-28 Miller Street
Glass, etc.
66 Mitchell Street
Umbrellas, etc.
108 Boden Street
Curriers
20-22 Clyde Place
Ship Chandlers. etc.
45 Anderson Quay
Bonded Stores
27-39 East Howard Street
Printers, etc.
Loss of Life at Fires
In 1895 three lives were lost when Messrs Higginbotham's Mills were burned. On 21st January, 1897, two persons were burned to death at a fire in an oil works in Kinning Park. On 7th January, 1898, four firemen lost their lives and two were injured during a fire in a chemical warehouse in Renfield Street. This was the first occasion on which firemen had been killed at a fire in the city. Two persons were burned to death by a fire in a dwelling house in Kinning Park on 27th March, 1899.
The Fire Brigade used to be in connection with the police office, but the growth of the city rendered it necessary to have premises specially for fire purposes. These were erected in College Street; but new and more modern buildings are being built in Ingram Street, where this important branch of the Corporation will soon be housed. The brigade is fully equipped with over twenty powerful steam and manual engines, and over 50,000 feet of hose, and has the following stations situated as under, viz. :-
St. Enoch Square
509 St. George's Road
Burgh Buildings, Byres Road
Gairbraid Avenue
26, Warwick Street
52 Allison Street
59 Cranston Street
27, Soho Street
Springburn
Keppochhill Road
(Queen's Park opened 1898, cost �18,000 including the Police Station)
Glasgow's Story
by C. Stewart Black 1938?
There are ten Fire Stations, with thirty five motor Fire Engines and Tenders, and about 11,000 fire plugs and valve hydrants are distributed along the streets.
The Brigade was reorganised into three Operational Commands on the 14th February 1964
C Division
Central*
South*
North West*
Parkhead
Castlemilk
Knightswood
* Divisional Headquarters
MAIN INDEX 1948 INDEX

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Driving on the highway is something that all drivers need to learn how to do. While learning to drive can be exciting, the prospect of operating a car on the freeway can be daunting. Once a driver has become comfortable on the streets, it is time to learn highway driving. Safety should be a top priority when learning how to drive on the highway. Keep the following tips in mind as you begin your highway driving adventure.
When driving on the street, you have a tendency to look straight ahead; this is especially true for new drivers. Highway driving requires that you not only look at what is ahead but also to each side of you as well as behind. You should continually be adjusting your observation points.
The use of signals is important whenever driving but especially so when it comes to highway driving. You cannot rely on your instincts to figure out other driver's intentions so you must use your blinkers to communicate with other drivers so they know what you are doing and you know what they are doing.
Lane changes tie into using your signals properly. It is important to not only maintain a safe distance between your car and others but also to use your blinker to let other drivers know you intend to change lanes. Remember to not only check your mirrors but also check your blind spot before making any lane changes.
When learning to drive on the highway, one of the scariest things can be the initial entry onto the road. When merging onto the highway from an entry ramp, you want to get up to the same speed as the highway traffic. Make sure you are using your signals, and look for a gap in which you can switch lanes and enter the highway. When exiting the highway, use your signals, and as you enter onto the exit ramp, begin to slow down.
When you are learning to drive on the highway, it is not a good idea to start your lesson during rush hour. Choose a time later in the evening or on a weekend when there won't be as much traffic. It will be easier to learn and you will be more comfortable with less traffic. It is also a good idea to wait until a nice day as rain and other inclement weather can affect your comfort level and visibility.
The right lane is designated for slower traffic and is the ideal place to be until you are more comfortable. The left lane is intended for passing while the middle and right lanes are for driving. Once you are ready, you can move into the middle lane, and then practice passing in the left lane.
If you feel as though you are not ready to start driving on the highway, take some more time to practice on the street before giving it a shot. As your comfort with driving on the street increases, you may feel more comfortable with the prospect of highway driving. It might also help to have an experienced highway driver with you; this is actually a must if you only have a permit and not an actual license yet.
While driving on the highway is quite different than driving on a street, with the right safety precautions and knowledge, driving on the highway will become easy. Driving lessons are available for anyone who wishes to have a professional teach them how to drive on the highway.
Depending on which country you are driving in, you may be required to apply for a provisional license. Some countries of the European Union recognize your USA drivers license if valid. Some of the IDC benefits of Italian citizenship include the ability to avoid some of the government paperwork required for non-citizens.
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It's true what they say: one man's junk is another man's treasure. When we see scrap metal, we are more likely to think of it as junk rather than part of the multi-billion dollar industry that it is. But the lucrative, obscure world of recycling scrap metal has more benefits than you think.
How Much Scrap Metal Do We Really Have?
A lot. In the United States alone, about 150 million metric tons of scrap metal are produced every year. Think of automobiles, airplanes, appliances, phones, computers, and the many electrically powered products of our everyday lives. Some estimates indicate that the industry diverts more than 120 million tons of scrap metals from landfills every year, generating more than $90.6 billion in revenue.
It may sound obvious to say that recycling scrap metal is good for the environment, so let's talk about some specific examples.
Extracting ore to produce metal is an extremely resource-intensive process. It requires large amounts of manpower and financial investment. It also releases far greater amounts of greenhouse gases into our atmosphere than the process of recycling metal. The process produces 97% less waste and uses 40% less water than mining and processing virgin ore.
Recycling scrap metal also allows us to preserve limited, naturally-occurring resources that have already been significantly depleted. For example, according to the American Iron and Steel Institute, recycling a ton of steel conserves 2,500 pounds of iron ore, 1,400 pounds of coal, and 120 pounds of limestone.
Finally, metal has the unique privilege of maintaining all of its properties despite repeated recycling. This means that, compared to the production of new metal, there are practically no reasons not to recycle scrap metal.
The U.S. scrap industry has nearly half a million employees and creates manifold more jobs than sending the same amount of metal to the incinerator or landfill. The United States also exports about $14.5 billion of scrap metal and their products per year, bringing in huge profits and boosting national GDP.
On a smaller scale, both large and small companies can also reap financial benefits from scrap recycling. They can not only purchase cheaper, recycled metal for manufacturing, but also sell their own scraps to third-party recycling companies like Klein Recycling, and raise their bottom line.
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Abigail is a part of the NextGen (children and youth) ministry team at ZOE. Which makes October a super busy month! The kids are out of school and our team puts of Bible and activity camps. Here's some of the fun things she participated in over the past 10 days.
We all agree that human trafficking is wrong--and there is something in all of us that is stirred to do something about it. I know this because people ask me all the time how they can join the fight to end human trafficking! So I thought I would write out a list of ways you can get involved in the fight to end human trafficking (with links)!
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University of Alberta, Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
Position ID: UAlberta-MWAP [#20606]
Position Title: Max Wyman Assistant Professor
Position Type: Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location: Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G1, Canada [map]
Subject Area: Statistics
Starting Date: 2023/07/01
Application Deadline: (posted 2022/09/08, listed until 2023/02/15)
Max Wyman Assistant Professor in Statistics SCI Mathematical&StatisticalSc Competition No. - A104848594 Closing Date - Will remain open until filled.
This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).
Location: Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton.
Working for the University of Alberta
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages, and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, and 260,000 alumni worldwide, and have been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for over a decade.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people—from our students and stakeholders to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries, and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.
The Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at the University of Alberta invites applications for a Max Wyman Assistant Professorship in the area of Statistics. While the position is not tenure-track and has a 3-year fixed-term appointment, it offers the successful candidate the academic affiliation to apply for grant funding, to establish a research program in an excellent research environment, and also to further the teaching experience within the teaching load of 2 courses per year. The start date of the position is July 1, 2023.
The Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, Faculty of Science, and University of Alberta are committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage applications from women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University.
Applicants are expected to have a PhD degree in Statistics (or equivalent), demonstrated accomplishments and clear promise in research in any area of Statistical Sciences, as well as a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching. All applications should include curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching profile outlining experience and interests, a statement on EDI (equity, diversity, and inclusion), and at least three confidential letters of reference. In the statement on EDI, the candidates should describe their contributions and plans to advance EDI in their teaching, research, mentoring, and service. Although the search will continue until the position is filled, applications received on or before February 15, 2023 will be guaranteed full consideration.
The University of Alberta has one of the leading joint Mathematics/Statistics departments in Canada and has strong connections with other scientific institutes, such as the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS), Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute (CANSSI), and the Banff International Research Station (BIRS). For more information about the Department, see www.mathstats.ualberta.ca and www.stat.ualberta.ca. Any questions regarding the position should be sent to mathstat@ualberta.ca.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. To assist the University in complying with mandatory reporting requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (R203 (3) (e)), please include the first digit of your Canadian Social Insurance Number in your application. If you do not have a Canadian Social Insurance Number, please indicate this in your application.
The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
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EDI Statement
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I stood in the doorway just now as The Buddha, knowing he looked handsome in the picture-day outfit he chose, walked across our front porch toward his waiting school bus. Then tears came to my eyes as I watched him walk down the crazy-tall, uneven stairs … without holding on to anything or anyone.
I didn't know he could do that.
Every day we see so much anxiety, around homework, around new activities, around just about anything he thinks will be too hard for him. Sure, the miswiring in his brain and body really do make these things more difficult for him than they are for most kids, but we also see that things come so much more easily for him when he believes in his many abilities. For The Buddha, walking down stairs unaided is as much a mental game as a physical one.
This short journey down five steps was a brazen display of confidence that has been a long time coming.
Where in your life would a small confidence boost make a huge difference?


Place the potatoes on parchment lined sheet pan and toss them with just enough extra-virgin olive oil and season them generously with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Roast them for 20 minutes or just until they begin to brown and blister. Remove them from the oven and toss them with the chopped tarragon, chives and parsley. Serve immediately.


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Clint Mansell will score "United" for BBC TV
Clint Mansell ended up stepping down from scoring Duncan Jones' SOURCE CODE due to scheduling conflicts, but that hasn't derailed his reputation as one of the best film composers working today. His name has become synonymous with Darren Aronofsky, with Mansell composing the scores to THE FOUNTAIN and BLACK SWAN among others.
Mansell seems to be looking to other mediums for new challenges, scoring the videogame "Mass Effect 3" and making his first foray into the world of television. Mansell will do the music for BBC TV's Socccer flick United, focusing on the youngest team to ever win the Football League. The uplifting tale of Manchester United's "Busby Babes" would make for a good standalone story in itself, but the true story took a tragic turn when eight members of the team were killed in the famous Munich Air plane crash of 1958.
The highs and lows of the story should create ample room for Mansell to pull at our heartstrings and gives him the opportunity to do something different that we haven't heard in his previous film work. United is in post-production at the moment, but the film starring David Tennant and Sam Clafin doesn't have a release date just yet...
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London may not be the world's most obvious destination for harvesting the humble grape but that has not stopped London Cru, which has opened the capital's first winery.
After observing the capital's appetite for award-winning, high-quality, locally produced beers and spirits, founder Adam Green and wine fanatic Gavin Monery thought London might also like its own wine. And with investment from colleague Cliff Roberson and entrepreneurial friend Will Tomlinson, their joint vision became reality in 2013.
Although most grapes are sourced overseas from vineyards in Europe, London Cru handles the rest of the winemaking process under its roof in Fulham, south-west London. Suitably equipped with state-of-art fermentation tanks, the grapes arrive at the former gin distillery site within 36 hours of being picked, before undergoing their careful transformation.
From ripe and fruity Cabernet Sauvignons to complex and crisp Chardonnays, Cru's unique range includes multiple varieties of reds, whites and rosé wines, all of which are available to buy online. Moreover, award-winning varieties can also be found listed in Michelin-starred restaurants and renowned eateries throughout the city.
The London winery also hosts regular events including tours and tastings, which allow enthusiasts to learn more about the magic that goes on in SW6. And for a more bespoke or memorable experience, the team at Cru are also on hand to cater for private events, as well as offering a monthly hands-on 'winemaker for a day' course.
So for anyone wanting to learn more, or for those wanting to sample high-quality wine produced right here in the city, a visit to London Cru is a must.


In the event of inclement weather, the society follows the public school schedule for closings.
The 134th Anniversary Meeting of the Society will be held on Thursday April 4, 2019 at Founders Hall at Charles Towne Landing. There will be a reception from 4:30 – 5:30 pm. The Meeting will begin at 5:30 pm.
The Society of Saint Thomas and Saint Denis will be hosting a service in French using the Genevan service at the "Old Brick Church" of Saint Thomas and Saint Denis on 17 March 2019 at 4:00 o'clock in the afternoon, and members of the Huguenot Society are both welcome and encouraged to attend. This church played a significant role in the history of South Carolina Huguenots. There will be a lowcountry boil afterwards (price to be set). All proceeds from the offering, plus donations and proceeds from the lowcountry boil will be used for the preservation of the church. The boil will be picnic tailgate-style so remember to show up with lowcountry picnic gear (chairs etc). For more information, email Richard Hyman at MRHchas@comcast.net.


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LogicMonitor Wins a 2021 Best Customer Support Award From TrustRadius
Recognition from TrustRadius reinforces company's 98% customer support satisfaction rating
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., January 6, 2020 – LogicMonitor, the leading cloud-based IT infrastructure monitoring and observability platform, today announced that it has received a 2021 Best of Customer Support Award from TrustRadius. This award highlights companies that have gone above and beyond to provide their customers with outstanding customer service in 2020.
"We are excited to announce our first-ever 'Best of' Award winners," said TrustRadius CEO Vinay Bhagat. "Let's face it: not all products are created equal, and neither are all technology buyers. That's why at TrustRadius we're always looking for new ways to help buyers make great decisions. By highlighting products that come with outstanding customer service, we can help more buyers navigate to products that will meet their unique needs."
"Especially during this difficult year, software companies and tech buyers alike are facing new challenges," said Megan Headley, VP of Research at TrustRadius. "The Best Customer Support Award helps both parties address those challenges through the power of trusted reviews on TrustRadius."
To win the Best Customer Support Award, each nominated organization had to receive 10 TrustRadius reviews in the past year that featured specific mention of their product's customer support. Winners also had to rank in the top three positions of their category in terms of the percentage of positive responses they earned this year. Additional vetting via textual review analysis was also performed by the TrustRadius research team.
"At LogicMonitor, we prioritize putting our customers first and achieving a high-level of customer satisfaction. Being customer obsessed is one of our company's core values," said Brandon Holden, Chief Operating Officer at LogicMonitor. "LogicMonitor's dedicated employees work closely with our customers to anticipate their needs and help expand the positive business outcomes that IT brings to the business. We're proud to be valued by our user community and to be recognized for all of the great feedback we've received on TrustRadius."
LogicMonitor's excellent customer service has propelled the company's sustained rapid growth and success. In 2020, the company was named one of the fastest growing private companies in America by Inc. Magazine and was listed as one of North America's fastest growing companies in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500.
To learn more about LogicMonitor's global growth and innovative platform, visit www.logicmonitor.com.
Monitoring unlocks new pathways to growth. At LogicMonitor®, we expand what's possible for businesses by advancing the technology behind them. LogicMonitor seamlessly monitors infrastructures, empowering companies to focus less on problem solving and more on evolution. We help customers turn on a complete view in minutes, turn the dial from optimization to innovation and turn the corner from sight to vision. For more information, visit www.logicmonitor.com.
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"I fear nothing. All is as the Force wills it."
Fans around the world are all anticipating the new adventure in a galaxy far, far away….as Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is getting closer to release! One of the most exciting new characters introduced in this epic film is Chirrut Îmwe, a blind warrior monk from Jedha. Chirrut believes all living things are connected through the Force, and his profound spirituality makes him a formidable warrior crucial to the Rebels' desperate attempt to steal the plans of the Empire's devastating super-weapon – the Death Star.
After announcing a string of Imperial characters from the movie, Hot Toys is pleased to put the Rebels in the spotlight. Today we are thrilled to present the 1/6th scale collectible figure of Chirrut Îmwe! Specially crafted based on the character's appearance in the movie, the extremely life-like collectible figure features a newly developed head sculpt, a meticulously tailored costume, detailed weapons and accessories including a staff and a crossbow, and a specially designed figure stand with movie logo.
Furthermore, in celebration of the famed Hong Kong actor and martial artist Donnie Yen starring as the spiritual warrior Chirrut, Hot Toys is excited to present a special Deluxe version of the 1/6th scale Chirrut Îmwe only available in selected markets. This Deluxe Version will exclusively include a diorama figure base with a Stormtrooper helmet and a special package design inspired by traditional Asian art!
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Arnold Palmer is generally regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of men's professional golf. Nicknamed "The King," he is one of golf's most popular stars and its most important trailblazer because he was the first star of the sport's television age, which began in the 1950s. This is a collage of Arnold Palmer's "50 Years" Masters Collage unsigned 11x14 photo. Custom Leather Framed and Matted as shown.


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There are currently 17 teachers in Science working in specialist laboratories. All Science lessons are taught in dedicated laboratories which are fitted to the highest standards, with facilities that include three fume cupboards in each Chemistry lab, an optics dark room in Physics and a mobile planetarium. In addition, there is a dedicated science computer lab and there are extensive data logging facilities. A strong team of four science technicians supports the department, working both as subject specialists and cross-curricular, operating from dedicated preparation rooms. The department aims for specialist teachers to teach their subjects as early as possible within the school and, therefore, provide an accelerated course in the Lower School leading to dedicated Biology, Chemistry and Physics lessons from the start of Year 9.
Students follow a two-year Key Stage 3 course with four lessons per week, normally taught by one member of staff as Combined Science. The course is based on 'Exploring Science' by Pearson but has bespoke opportunities for enrichment (such as the SciComp competition, CREST Awards and open-ended projects) built into the curriculum. There is a strong emphasis on developing practical skills and the scientific method.
Teaching materials are designed to both lay a firm foundation and to enthuse a genuine passion for science. The course integrates both the key concepts in all of the sciences as well as the idea of 'working scientifically' as per English National Curriculum requirements, and is supported by both a hard copy textbook and online 'Active Learning' website material.
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GCSE Sciences are taught by subject specialists from Year 9 to Year 11. All of the assessment is linear in nature and therefore takes place at the end of Year 11 in two 1 hour and 45 minute examinations for each subject. All students are expected to take the Higher Tier papers that allow them the opportunity to attain grades 4 up to 9. Apart from the course content students also undertake a series of 'Core Practicals', a compulsory aspect of the specification that is examined in the terminal examinations in Year 11.
Students are provided with both a textbook, revision guide and Core Practical workbook, specific to the course, plus access to the Pearson 'ActiveLearning' website.
What makes a good teacher at Dubai College?
A good teacher at Dubai College has equal measures of passion for their subject and a comprehensive subject knowledge. The combination of these two factors lays a firm foundation for imaginative and stimulating teaching.
What are you trying to encourage and instil in your students?
We want our students to leave Dubai College with more questions than they arrived with, their expanding knowledge should propel them to be more inquisitive and more demanding of the world around them.
In your opinion, what makes Dubai College special?
There are no barriers here. Our students ignore all the normal academic boundaries that can hold so many aspiring scientists back. They are willing to undertake any task no matter how large or daunting it may seem.
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Using the Diamondback Technology® System. Here is Why? Recent development in characterizing powder flow properties show promise in predicting the success or failure of tableting presses, and related powder processing and handling equipment, with untried formulations. Derived from basic powder flow properties, the recently developed flow indices quantify various basic powder flow phenomena related to blenders, feeders, chutes, bins and tableting presses. The indices technique, although developed specifically for predicting flow in hoppers, feeders and chutes, shows great promise in the broader application of characterizing the theological properties of various formulations. Because the indices area combination of basic properties, they can be extrapolated to predict the success or failure of new formulations in existing processing system.
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Material has formed a "bridge" i.e., stationary mass. Suspended above a void area above the product outlet or "rathole" i.e., the bin is empty only in core extending from the bottom outlet to the top of the bin with the remaining material suspended both on the hopper and along the bin walls. The Arching Index (AI) can self support suspended over the outlet opening of a conical bin.
What makes material bridge and rathole?
A bulk solid is, by its very nature, a non-homogeneous, non-isotropic assemblage of individual particles that vary in size, shape, surface roughness, moisture content and chemical composition. Consequently, during testing, we must consider carefully the test conditions and solids preconditioning (including the way the test cell is loaded).
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Rise of the Superheroes – Available Now on Amazon Prime
By: Robert Prentice April 8, 2019
Movie Previews Rise Of The Superheroes
A unique feature documentary, Rise of The Superheroes traces the development of comic book characters in the movies, from Tim Burton's prototype blockbuster Batman in 1989, through Blade, X-Men, Spiderman, The Dark Knight trilogy and Marvel's remarkable Cinematic Universe. It explores the earliest comic book adaptations, the history of the Superheroes and the evolution of comic book culture itself. It tells the story of how cinema has brought these characters from out of the shadows and turned them into global superstars.
Whether you were a fan as a kid, or are still a fan as an adult, Rise Of The Superheroes explores the cultural phenomenon that lead comics to the rise of superheroes in main stream pop culture.
Available on DVD/VOD on August 28, 2018
Vision Films and Symettrica Entertainment are proud to present Rise of the Superheroes, a film directed by Tom O'Dell ("How the Beatles Changed The World" and "Duane Allman: Song of the South") and produced by Elio Espana and Tom O'Dell.
A lifelong comic book fan himself, writer/director Tom O'Dell was keen to bring the many fascinating strands of this story together in a documentary film for the first time. He says "I was 12 years old when Tim Burton's Batman was released, and for the first time I felt comfortable wearing a Superhero T-Shirt in public! Fans were hidden away in comic book stores for decades, knowing that there was something vital and totally singular about the stories and characters they were obsessed by. It's taken a different medium, cinema, to show the rest of the world what it was missing. Rise of the Superheroes is a celebration of this remarkable ascent and the phenomenal impact these characters now have on audiences worldwide."
Featuring interviews with comic book legends Chris Claremont (the writer who shaped the X-Men across a 19-year run), Neal Adams (the artist who modernized Batman in the 1970s), writers Chuck Dixon and Scott Beatty, the film also benefits from the insights of a wealth of authors and specialists – Author of 'Superheroes! Capes, Cowls and the Creation of Comic Book Culture', Laurence Maslon; LA Times film critic, Geoff Boucher; Forbes Film Analyst, Scott Mendelson; Author of 'Comic Book Nation', Bradford Wright and many, many more.
Lise Romanoff, Managing Director/CEO of Vision Films says, "This is an outstanding, entertaining documentary film which gives the audience new insights into a phenomenon that has rewritten the Hollywood rulebook."
"Rise of the Superheroes" is available now on:
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ABOUT VISION FILMS: Vision Films is an Independent Worldwide Distributor and VOD Aggregator of over 800 Feature Films, Documentaries and Music Programs from some of the most prolific independent film producers in the world. Led by Lise Romanoff, Managing Director/CEO Worldwide Distribution, Vision Films releases 2-4 films a month, across Theatrical, VOD, DVD, and television. www.visionfilms.net.
ABOUT SYMETTRICA ENTERTAINMENT: Symettrica Entertainment is an independent production company that specializes in the creation of documentary features and television shows. Founded in 2016 by Elio Espana, Tom O'Dell, Robin Clarkson and Mark Tufnell, Symettrica specializes in Arts, History and Entertainment productions. Its output so far includes the 6-part history series Wartime Crime (Discovery Networks/UKTV/Viasat), How The Beatles Changed the World (streaming exclusively through Netflix) and Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway.
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