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Search Reports Now Include Citation Data
TM TKO has now incorporated visual indicators of citations in knockout search and manual search results. There is a gray circle for any citations "inbound" during prosecution, and there is a red circle for any "outbound" citations against other applications. You can click on either circle to see full details on the cited marks, to hop into their file histories, and more. This data is also available via the magnifying glass.
Visibility into cited records adds considerable depth to the search report. Knowing how frequently the USPTO is citing this application as a bar to other applications helps you more accurately judge the risk that filing might pose to your client's mark, and secure better outcomes for your client with less research time.
This entry was posted in Clearance, Features, Knockout search, Office Action Search and tagged Knockout search, trademarks on April 9, 2019 by TM TKO.
TM TKO launches new Office Action Analytics and Search Upgrades
TM TKO's new Office Action analytics let you prepare smarter, better Office Action responses in less time. Our tools do the complex research for you, instantaneously. See a full example of the kind of Office Action analytics that TM TKO provides, or try it now from your Tools menu.
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This entry was posted in Office Action Analytics, Office Action Search, Statistics and tagged office action response, Office Action Search, trademark, trademarks on March 19, 2019 by TM TKO.
High Fantasy Tropes as Trademarks
It's rare that someone hasn't enjoyed some of the writings or fictional worlds of some of the great fantasy authors, like J. R. R. Tolkien, Ursula K. Le Guin, George R. R. Martin, J. K. Rowling, and many more, even including the rare writer who does not use their initials as a part of their name. Let's look to see how some of the most common tropes from "high" fantasy fiction have turned into brand names.
As it turns out, the frequency with which book authors use each of these terms, as tracked by Google Books N-Gram analysis, is very similar to the frequency with which those terms are using a trademark. On the trademark side, looked at these terms just as stand-alone words; doubtless, there are some additional uses as a part of compound or unitary marks consisting of two or more conjoined terms, but this suffices to show general trends.
Dragon and wizard led the way in both N-Gram use and trademark filings, perhaps not surprisingly. The only exceptions to the order of N-Gram usage were "dwarf," which was underrepresented in trademark filings (perhaps out of deference to those with achondroplasia or similar conditions), and "hobbit," which was overrepresented because The Saul Zaentz Company, which acquired some Lord of the Rings-related rights in connection with a 1978 animated film, owns a bunch (in fact, every single active registration or application for that mark) of filings in the US in connection with merchandising deals.
Term Pending Registered Dead N-Gram
DRAGON 291 849 1772 .00060%
WIZARD 84 434 1530 .00035%
DWARF 6 21 44 .00032%
ELF 34 120 257 .00010%
GOBLIN 5 21 40 .00005%
MAGE 3 19 56 .00005%
TROLL 9 47 192 .00005%
ORC 3 25 30 .00001%
HOBBIT 3 51* 66 .00001%
This entry was posted in Fun Facts and tagged fantasy, Fun Facts, trademarks on February 19, 2019 by TM TKO.
Immigration-Related Trademark Filings
Immigration has been in the news frequently over the past few years, and increasingly so in 2017. We took a quick look at whether the rate of immigration-related filings at the USPTO has changed markedly over the years in a way that reflected the political salience of the issue. The search was limited to a handful of immigration-related terms in the descriptions of goods and services, and is not anywhere close to a definitive count of all marks filed for immigration-related products or services. Just for one example, the search does not even try include broader descriptions of services, like "legal services," that could encompass immigration-related services, like immigration law.
Recent years have certainly seen an uptick in immigration-related applications, surging from fifty a year in the 2000s to around 150 per year in the last three years. The following chart summarizes the increase in average yearly application rates.
While the trademark application rate for specifically immigration-related products and services has increased significantly, it has not increased in relation to the increase in overall trademark filings. The following chart normalizes both immigration-related filing activity and overall filing activity. While not exactly in lockstep, the ratios are quite similar; if anything, overall filing volumes appear to have jumped more than immigration-related filings.
This entry was posted in Industry Breakdown and tagged immigration, trademarks on January 31, 2017 by TM TKO.


The Centre for Canadian Historical Horticultural Studies, a scholarly centre within Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG), hosted an exhibit on March 14th at the Burlington Public Library detailing the history of Ontario Horticultural Societies. I curated the exhibit, Cultivating Beauty: The History of Ontario Horticultural Societies, and delivered an engaging presentation focusing on a history that spanned well over 100 years.
Prior to this, I happily organized a large collection, under the supervision of Erin Aults, Library and Archives Specialist, and David Galbraith, Head of Science, consisting of records from horticultural societies from across the country. With the burgeoning number of environmental histories being written, these documents fit nicely into the larger story showing how these societies altered the Canadian landscape. These documents also add to Canada's rich social history, showcasing how motivated individuals came together to make positive contributions to their towns and cities, enhancing the social and cultural fabrics of their communities.
My favourite part of researching horticultural societies has been seeing how they have admirably responded to local, regional, national, and international events, planting flowers along the way. Originally, society members beautified towns and cities as a means of fostering good, moral citizens. They also raised their trowels to harvest and reap vegetables throughout two world wars. Many women also filled societies' ranks participating in increased numbers throughout the century. During my presentation, I provided the audience with an overview of this wonderful history, showcasing the commendable efforts of these societies, who have worked hard to make Ontario beautiful. I felt honoured to read the words of horticultural society members who read those very words during their own speeches throughout the century. They spoke with such beautiful sentiment and I felt proud to share their story.
The exhibit, which can travel, details women's involvement in societies, First and Second World War food production, rural school beautification, and other great stories.
There is also a focus on the Burlington Horticultural Society showing how its members were a large force behind Burlington's beautification efforts. Their numerous projects fostered civic improvement and pride that still continues. This group is still active today, working hard to keep Burlington-and Ontario-beautiful.
The presentation was a success with approximately forty people attending the event. After my talk, I was asked by the Burlington Horticultural Society to present at their Annual General Meeting in 2019. A smaller (also travelling) version of the exhibit can be found at the Burlington Public Library for one month. After that, the exhibit will be featured at the Royal Botanical Gardens.
Standing in front of the exhibit's title sign, "Cultivating Beauty: Ontario Horticultural Societies from 1906-Present." And yes, I wore flowers to fit the theme. A girl thinks about these things, you know?!
If you would like to learn more about horticultural societies more generally, or the Burlington Horticultural Society more specifically, please check out my presentation.
As many of you know, it takes a lot of people to put together an exhibit. Erin Aults kindly organized the event with Michelle. Christie Brodie, RBG's Interpretation Projects Coordinator, did all of the wonderful graphic design for the exhibit's labels, printed and mounted them, and taught me about the process. RBG staff cut the mounts. Benjamin Peddle, Burlington Library's Service Librarian helped me locate the library's collection on the Burlington society, and then scanned images for use on the labels. Bill Kilburn of the Back to Nature Network and Erin watched me do a presentation run-through, giving me suggestions about how to make my speech better. Pat did a wonderful job of helping us set up the exhibit and to greet visitors at the door. Joyce Vanderwoudes, member of the Burlington Horticultural Society, met with Erin and I to discuss the society's history. A special thank you to W.H. Perron for letting us use one of their early advertisements in the display.
Thank you to everyone that helped me make this event such a success!
*For source information please look at the end notes at the end of my presentation.
Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) recently hosted the Hamilton Museum Educators group for a museums and technology conference. As part of the program, staff put together an exhibit to showcase two archives at RBG: the Centre for Canadian Historical Horticultural Studies (CCHHS) and RBG's institutional archives.
CCHHS collects and preserves literature, documents, and artifacts relevant to the history of horticulture in Canada. The topic of horticulture is broad in scope; it includes any resource relating to horticultural plants and their development and use in Canada. The archive has many important scientific documents on topics such as phenology and plant hybridization. Popular writings, pamphlets and brochures, government reports, seed catalogues, and correspondence, photographs, slides, among other ephemera, also make up the collection. There are also personal papers of many successful horticulturists, like Isabella Preston and Art Drysdale. CCHHS' records tell us a lot about Canadian plants and landscapes and how they have changed over time. They also offer us a larger view of societal changes in Canada.
Royal Botanical Gardens' archives keeps administrative records of the institution which includes historical samples of past stationary, plaques, china, photographs, and even drapes. This archives also has important papers of past employees including published papers, correspondence, and other intellectual works. Records of past events, corporate publications, and 80 years of photographs that capture the staff, gardens, and landscape make up a significant part of the collection.
Erin Aults, RBG's Knowledge Resource Management Specialist, and I worked to put the exhibit together. Marie Minaker, RBG's volunteer archivist, suggested artifacts from RBG's archives to include. Artifacts were grouped into five categories: Canadian horticultural education, women in botany, historic seed catalogues, ephemera, and other special collections.
All photographs are courtesy of CCHHS.
Quetico Centre was an residential adult education centre in Northwestern Ontario, located approximately 26km east of Atikokan. In 1958, the Eva Lake Planning Committee purchased the Quetico Conference and Training Centre property from the Department of Lands and Forests. Shortly after, Cliff McIntosh was appointed director of the Centre. He worked with H.E. "Bud" Thomas, formerly the Regional Officer within the Community Programs Branch of the Department of Education of Thunder Bay, to bring the idea of a residential adult education centre into fruition. Quetico Centre quickly became a meeting place attracting people from the region and surrounding area to partake in art courses, outdoor programs, heavy equipment training and craft classes. The Centre's philosophy was based on the belief that learning was a life-long pursuit that informed daily life as well as fostered community development. It successfully brought many educational opportunities to individuals in Northwestern Ontario, other interested Canadians as well as some Americans.
What is Quetico Centre booklet, 2016.73.2.30, Atikokan Centennial Museum.
Cliff receiving the Order of Canada in 1986. Photograph loaned by Joan McIntosh.
Book launch for Quetico Centre's publication, Practical Visionaries, written by Werner Bartsch, 1983. Front: Lil Ogier, Joan McIntosh, Liz Calberry, Cliff McIntosh. Back: Werner Bartsch and Margaret Wanlin. 2016.73.17.73, Atikokan Centennial Museum.
The museum staff posing with the booklet, Quetico Centre: Learning Through Discovery, 2017. From left to right: Nancy Kozlovic (Museum Assistant), Lois Fenton (Curator), Joan McIntosh (volunteer) and Stephanie Bellissimo (Collection Management.) Photograph courtesy of the Atikokan Progress.
For the exhibit I created a ten page booklet that placed Quetico Centre into the larger adult education narrative. Rather than take a chronological approach, the booklet discussed how the Centre borrowed from the progressive and folk school traditions to create a successful teaching institution. As a parting gift, this booklet was given out to all guests who came to the opening. Additional copies are now sold at the museum's gift shop.
There were several reasons why I chose to have the museum's staff mimic the 1983 photograph seen above. For one, I thought that it was be a fun addition to the gallery space, especially since Joan is holding the book in both photographs. Second, I wanted to show guests that Quetico Centre's story is constantly evolving, with this exhibit being another chapter in its history. Third, curating an exhibit involves many hours of hard, unseen work and I wanted to put faces to those involved in the creation of the displays/opening event. I was tasked with curating the exhibit, which meant I researched, wrote labels, chose photographs, and assisted with exhibit design and event planning. I was also in charge of marketing, meaning that I recorded a radio ad, wrote a newspaper article, and (with the help from our volunteer Jim Blunderfield) handed out posters to local businesses. Lois provided feedback and assistance throughout the project. She also played a large role in planning the event. Nancy aided with exhibit design, cutting labels, mounting titles and helping to set up the room for display. Joan helped me select images, read the labels to ensure the information was correct and provided insight into Quetico Centre's history.
The Quetico Centre archival fonds is kept in the museum's community room, the same room the exhibit was set up in. I decided to use this as an opportunity to educate the public about basic archival principles. I took "before" pictures of the collection to juxtapose against the nicely organized final product.
The day was a success, with 40 people attending the opening. It is always great to watch an idea become a tangible thing- and I am glad that I was able to share Quetico Centre's story with the local community.
This May, the Atikokan Centennial Museum is putting on a colourful exhibition, History in Stitches: Fabric Arts Throughout the Years, in collaboration with the Pictograph Gallery's exhibit, Wild Things ...We Quilt Everything. Both of these displays are created to showcase the vibrant quilting and fibre arts community in Atikokan. The museum's exhibit encompasses many unique pieces, including: doilies, various types of quilts, the Atikokan Tartan, crocheted placemats, children's clothing, wall hangings and a beautiful hooked rug. The museum wants to make this exhibit accessible to the wider community and other Canadians by creating a virtual exhibit. For the purposes of this online exhibit several of the quilts and the town's official tartan will be the primary focus of discussion. Please stop in to the museum to view the other exceptional artifacts on display.
The museum's staff has worked hard over the past month to prepare the gallery space for public viewing. Our Curator, Lois Fenton, has collected local artifacts and stories. Heather Hosick, founder of the Atikokan Quilter's Guild, happily shared many important insights into the town's quilting community. Laila Goranson and Wanda Bigwood, who helped to create the Fix-It Club quilt, also sat down with us to share their stories. The Museum's Assistant, Nancy Kozlovic, and volunteer, Jim Clark, worked tirelessly at exhibit design, ensuring the gallery space looked great. With their efforts many of the quilts on display were dramatically hung from the ceiling. Our volunteer, Joan McIntosh, lent creative vision to the space. My role was to photograph the artifacts for the blog as well as to provide a broader discussion of quilting for context. Many of the views expressed here are the ways in which I interpreted the artifacts and only offer a small glimpse (a sneak peek, if you will) of the material presented in the physical exhibit.
It is also important to acknowledge the many people who loaned artifacts for use in the museum's exhibit. Nancy Fotheringham kindly loaned many family pieces including, quilts, doilies, placemats, a knitting bag, knitting patterns and children's clothing. Dr. Walter Kristjanson allowed us to borrow his beautiful quilt, which was given to him for his retirement from the Atikokan General Hospital in 1991. Jim Blunderfield loaned an exquisite quilt and matching pillow that belonged to Evelyn Ashford, a head nurse who also received a quilt for retiring from the hospital. All of these contributions will be acknowledged in the photographs' captions.
Poster image featuring artifacts used in the exhibit. The bag, place mat, and cream coloured doily were loaned by Nancy Fotheringham. The multi-coloured doily belonged to Evelyn Ashford. Log cabin quilt block, circa 1887, 1967.1.1, Atikokan Centennial Museum. Wooden crochet hooks, 2017.2.1 & 2017.2.2, Atikokan Centennial Museum.
For a small, isolated Northwestern Ontario town, Atikokan has a large and rich artistic tradition. This tradition was inspired by two important factors: the natural beauty of the surrounding environment, and necessity. Because of the town's location, two hours from any other population centre, its citizens learned to become self-reliant. This meant creating many articles, like quilts and clothing, for themselves and their families. For many women, these activities became important because they allowed for creative expression, an opportunity for social interaction, and meant that their families stayed warm and well clothed.
Miniature spinning wheel, 2011.1.1, Atikokan Centennial Museum. Doily and placemat loaned by Nancy Fotheringham.
Miniature Loom, 2013.1.32.1, Atikokan Centennial Museum. Doll, Madge Prokopchuk Collection, 1973.27.1, Atikokan Centennial Museum. Doily and placemat loaned by Nancy Fotheringham.
Atikokan Tartan, 2016.80.37, Atikokan Centennial Museum.
The official Atikokan Tartan, 100% wool, handwoven by Irma Hicks.
Blue recalls the blue skies and lakes so prevalent in Northwestern Ontario.
Red is symbolic of the Canadian National Railway which gave Atikokan its raison d'etre when the community was designated a Divisional Point at the turn of the century.
Green for the dominant conifers that blanket the area, and commemorates the logging industry.
Gold stands for gold mining which once drew prospectors and miners to the area and for the autumn colours which blaze throughout the forests.
Rusty Brown is a reminder of Steep Rock Iron Mines and Caland Ore Company which brought prosperity to the community.
Grey symbolizes the presence of the ageless rocks of the Canadian Shield.
White is a symbol of the winter snow that provides livelihood and recreation for so many.
The above information was copied from an Atikokan Centennial Museum label created by Lois Fenton and adapted from Jeanne Georgeson's Atikokan Progress article.
Quilting has been performed by women for hundreds of years. Patterns first appeared in publications in the 1830s; however, it was not until the 1880s that printed patterns became mainstream. This phenomenon occurred because with better technology printing techniques became better and cheaper, which allowed for a greater dispersion of materials. Later, in the 1920s, many newspapers began to offer quilting columns dedicated to the craft. It was also popular among friends to share patterns with one another. During the Depression era many women continued to make their own quilts, rather than buy more expensive, pre-fabricated models from department stores. Quilts have gone through trends, much like anything else. For instance, the "crazy quilt" became a popular design in the late 1800s. These quilts were fashioned from fine silks, velvets, brocades and fine embellishments before falling out of fashion with urban women. This technique was used long after by women from rural communities because it allowed them to use many different scraps from worn out clothing. Fine silks and velvets gave way to cotton and wool materials. Crazy quilts became less about aesthetics; instead, they became more about a practical use of materials. Below is a beautiful example of a crazy quilt made by Anna Rawn in 1957. The names of her family members were tenderly stitched into the asymmetrically cut and sewn fabric. Anna cut pieces from old clothing and stitched them together in order to create an extra layer of warmth for her family.
Crazy Quilt, 1957. Loaned by Nancy Fotheringham. Scraps of old clothing were used to make quilts like these, creating both an interesting aesthetic and a practical use of materials.
Patchwork Quilt, 1977.50.1 Atikokan Centennial Museum. Made by Anna Rawn, Alice Rooney, Maude Boone, Joyce Love, Sandra Armstrong, Chris Spilchuk, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Viita, Diane Kelly, Marlene Davidson, Maureen Capper, Kay Radley, Anne Humphrey and Mary-Louise Drews.
Log Cabin Style Quilt made by Anna Rawn, loaned by Nancy Fotheringham.
The quilts on display at the Atikokan Centennial Museum were all hand-stitched, offering examples of earlier quilting techniques. In 1999, in time for Atikokan's 100th anniversary, two beautiful quilts were crafted, one by the Birch Studio Quilters and the other by the Fix-It Club Quilters. Both of these quilts captured imagery specific to Atikokan and were made using traditional methods. Many women contributed to the quilts, each bringing something of herself as a means for creating a community symbol. To offer an example, in the quilt below, created by Birch Studio Quilters, a large blue heron is noticeable in the centre right. This square was made by Sandra Nash. The imagery undoubtedly speaks to the wildlife of the region, but it also speaks to the fact that Sandra and her husband were birdwatchers. Likewise, the patch that depicts logging was created by Tanis Hampshire, who chose this subject matter because her husband worked in the bush. In these cases, it was women who decided what were important Atikokan symbols to include in the quilt's narrative. Quilts like these offer a great look at the town's history and identity as seen through the eyes of women.
The above quilt was made by: Karin Arif, Marilyn Barber, Eunice Hamilton, Shirley and Allan Cain, Maryann Couch, Ida Docking, Mary Elder, Tanis Hampshire, Heather Hosick, Lorena Jaman, Barb Kwasnicia, Sandra Nash, Teresa Larson, Janette Payne, Louise Sawchuk, Sally Speck, Chris Spilchuk, Lynn Enge, Linda Jung, and Barb Wiens.
The quilt below, created by the Fix-It Club, shares several similarities to that of the Birch Studio Quilt, namely the mining, logging and nature imagery. One of the differences is that these women also created patches that depicted architecture from Atikokan's rich pioneering past. For instance, the Pioneer Hotel is visible in the top left corner. This hotel was built by Tom Rawn, the man credited with being the town's founder. Atikokan originated as a Divisional Point on the Canadian National railway between Fort Frances and Thunder Bay; after this hotel was built in 1900 people began to settle in the area. Atikokan's first school and jail house (which were the same building, due to building scarcity at the time) and the first train station were also included in the quilt. Like the Birch Studio quilt, this colourful piece speaks to how its creators saw the town and its surrounding area.
The above quilt was made by Bev and Laila Goranson, Claraine Cavner, Wanda Bigwood, Diane McKay, Adeline McCormick, Linda Geurts, Ila Quinn, Beaulah Larocque, Anne Humphrey, Grace Chamber and Josephine Hart.
The museum's staff had the pleasure of speaking with Laila Goranson and Wanda Bigwood, two of the quilt's creators. Wanda recounted that she made the jail house patch and that she learned about the history of this building from Anna Rawn. When asked about the quilt's brown trim, Wanda jokingly recalled that "years ago [Atikokan] was dirty, dirty, dirty" and that "on her first day in town she told her husband that she did not want to stay." When asked what changed her mind she said that "the community was so inviting." At that time, many young people moved to Atikokan and this contributed to a rich social scene. Wanda has called Atikokan home ever since. Laila told us that many of the quilt's squares were made from her husband Leo's drawings. She recalled that the women got together once a week to work on the quilt, but that many of them also worked on their own quilting projects at home.
Wanda Bigwood and Laila Goranson standing with the Fix-It Club quilt they helped to create.
Jean Fearmax and Evelyn Ashford, nurses at the Atikokan General Hospital, 1950s. 2017.13.35, Atikokan Centennial Museum.
Like Evelyn, Dr. Kristjanson was also given a quilt for his retirement from the hospital in 1992. He practiced medicine and served the community for over 40 years. When he started his career in 1951 he worked at Atikokan's newly built Red Cross Hospital. At that time there was no highway linking Atikokan to larger city centres. He stated that "we did have the train, and in a few cases we commandeered it to take patients to Thunder Bay." There are many interesting features of Dr. Kristjanson's quilt. The stork carrying the baby speaks to the many newborns that he helped deliver, which he has estimated to be 1,900 over the course of his career. This was an even more impressive feat considering that Atikokan had the highest birth rate in Canada in the 1950s. Many of the quilt's patches speak to his abilities as a doctor, while others showcase his interests.
Dr. Walter Kristjanson, three unknown nurses and Dr. Bramwell Adey, 1950s. 1974.14.30, Atikokan Centennial Museum.
The museum feels very fortunate to be able to exhibit many beautiful quilts as well as other exceptional fibre arts. These pieces speak vividly about Atikokan's history, capturing many aspects that make it unique. We invite you to come visit both the museum and the Pictograph Gallery's exhibit. The museum's opening reception will be held on May 4 from 1-4pm. This is a white glove affair; fancy hats are encouraged. Tea and dainties will be served and we look forward to seeing you!
 The Scottish Tartan Society, Atikokan Tartan Certificate, June 14, 1999, on display at the Atikokan Centennial Museum.
 Allison Carey. Patterns: Continuity for Generations of Quilters. Phi Kappa Phi Forum, Winter 2015., 18.
 Allison Carey. Patterns: Continuity for Generations of Quilters., 18.
 Elaine Hedger. Quilts and Women's Culture. Radical Teacher, No. 100 (Fall 2014), 12.
 Carol Stanley. "Dr. Walter Kristjanson Honoured for 35 Years of Community Service," Atikokan Progress, December 3, 1986.
 Allan A. Viita. A History of Atikokan: 75th Anniversary Edition, 90.
The Atikokan Centennial Museum has a wonderful exhibit space dedicated to Indigenous history. As this region has a rich Indigenous history dating back 9,000 years, there are many different types of artifacts on display. To offer a few examples, we have hung three beautifully decorated tikinagans in our gallery space. These artifacts are a traditional handicraft made by Ojibway women. Mothers originally used tikinagans as a swaddling cradle to carry their babies. The museum also displays various tools from the Basil Montague Battley Collection. One notable tool is a copper hook that was said (by the donor) to have originated in the western United States. If this story is true, it demonstrates how vast the trading networks were; however, this assertion has never been verified by the museum. Another artifact to note is the regalia loaned to the museum by Jaret Veran, a local Métis man, who danced in the opening ceremonies of the 2010 winter Olympics. These artifacts, and the other objects in the collection, remind visitors that Atikokan's story did not begin with European contact. Since putting up the exhibit, the museum has made efforts to partner with the Atikokan Native Friendship Centre (ANFC). With their assistance, the museum hopes to make the gallery a place that properly represents Indigenous stories in the narratives presented.
The inside compartment of the tikinagan was often stuffed with moss, cedar chips and milkweed cotton to keep the child warm and dry. 1982.2.1, donor unknown, Atikokan Centennial Museum.
Jaret Veran wore this regalia to dance at the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics. The regalia was made by members of his family: Jack Veran, Allison Durand, Evelyn Veran and Linda Fogg. The artwork seen here was done by Linda Fogg. On loan to the Atikokan Centennial Museum by Jaret Veran.
Chief Ne-Chota posing in front of the Atikokan Hotel. He lived to be 95 years old, passing away October 25, 1922. Atikokan Centennial Museum, 1976.13.67.
I knew what my goals were with this project, but I was not sure the best way to execute it. Lois suggested that I put a page in with every photograph so that people could write information down. This was a good suggestion because it could help us acquire more information, which would undoubtedly result in a more encompassing collection, and it was a way for people to interact with the material we present. I had a fun arts and crafts afternoon putting the project together.
These questions were included next to every photograph in the album.
The album turned out great, and it now accompanies our Indigenous history exhibit. In addition, Lois plans on bringing the album to a drop-in session at the ANFC. We hope that this project will allow us to make a greater connection to the local Indigenous population. We will be thrilled to include any information learned about the photographs in our accession records. Our collection is not all-encompassing, but we work hard to make it as inclusive as possible.
 Michael Ross and Reg Crowshoe. Shadows and Sacred Geography: First Nations History-Making from an Alberta Perspective. In Making Histories in Museums. Edited by Gaynor Kavanagh. London and New York: Leicester University Press, 1996., 245.
For Freedom and Honour: The Story of Two Atikokan World War I Veterans - A Virtual Exhibit.
In 1968 the Atikokan Centennial Museum received a donation of military artifacts from Florence Ransom. One of these artifacts was a Next of Kin War Memorial Plaque featuring the name of her husband, Reginald Ransom. During World War I over 1,000,000 of these plaques were issued to family members in commemoration of those who died in service.
Sadly, Reginald Ransom never came home. He died serving our country on February 24th, 1917.
This information made us wonder, how did his new English bride end up living in Atikokan, Ontario?
Reginald became good friends with army mate John Alexander ("Sandy") Johnston. Before his death, he made Sandy promise to take care of Florence if anything should happen to him. Sandy stayed true to his word. The rest of this story will unfold throughout this exhibit as the lives of these two veterans are recounted.
John Alexander "Sandy" Johnston, Signalling Sergeant with the 52nd Battalion, and later Flight Lieutenant with the Royal Flying Corp. Photograph loaned by Nancy Fotheringham.
Reginald Ransom's Next of Kin War Memorial Plaque. Atikokan Centennial Museum, Florence Ransom Collection, 1968.18.10.
This exhibit was originally put together as a special presentation for the Atikokan cadets, who were getting ready for a trip to Vimy Ridge. The displays were temporary, kept up for only two days. Aside from the cadets, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 145 members were also invited to explore the exhibit space. Due to the exhibit's short duration, we thought that a virtual exhibit was a great way to share these veterans' stories with the local community and other Canadians.
This virtual exhibit is an Atikokan Centennial Museum project. As it is hosted on my private blog, I feel that it is important to acknowledge the people who helped put it together. The local history was researched by Lois Fenton and Sandy Johnston's daughter, Nancy Fotheringham. Nancy kindly loaned many of the objects seen in this blog and this is acknowledged in the photographs' captions. I was responsible for giving the artifacts context through discussions of a broader military history. I also scanned and photographed all of the artifacts. The information presented has been fact-checked by military and medical historian Dr. Adam Montgomery.
Sandy was born in 1889 in Dresden, Ontario. Like many men of his period, he had different vocations throughout his life. He was mechanically and mathematically inclined, spending time in Detroit learning the mechanics of the new car industry. As a young man he also moved to Port Arthur (present day Thunder Bay) to work as an accountant in the lumber camps. In 1915, shortly after the war erupted, he volunteered for service as a Private in the 52nd battalion. That December, the battalion left for England, and by 1916 he was stationed in France.
52nd Battalion of Port Arthur, February 25, 1919. Postcard loaned by Nancy Fotheringham.
52nd Battalion of Port Arthur. Sandy is sitting in the centre of the bottom row. Photograph loaned by Nancy Fotheringham.
The 52nd Battalion was part of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF). The CEF was "the collective name given to the military structure created in 1914 in which some 620,000 Canadians served overseas during World War I." This Force did not include the Canadians who served in the navy, merchant marine, or the Royal Air Force. In other words, the CEF was "Canada's wartime army overseas." In total, 260 numbered CEF battalions were formed during the war.
Sandy Johnston's Attestation Papers, accessed from Library and Archives Canada.
Canadian Expeditionary Force Certificate of Service. Document loaned by Nancy Fotheringham.
A log of activity kept by Sandy Johnston. Document loaned by Nancy Fotheringham.
Signal Buzzer, object loaned by Nancy Fotheringham.
Easter weekend of 1917 saw one of Canada's most iconic battles, Vimy Ridge. "Weeks of planning, map-studying and platoon tactics rehearsal climaxed when 15,000 soldiers charged into heavy German machine gun fire, behind a wall of precisely placed Canadian artillery shells." The troops stormed up the ridge, a task which had previously caused 150,000 French and British casualties, and were successful in dislodging the Germans from their strongholds. But this victory did not come without a loss. After three days of fighting 3,598 Canadian troops were dead and 7,000 were wounded. This event was the first time that all divisions of the CEF fought together, and this included Sandy Johnston.
It was also discovered that Sandy fought in the Battle of Passchendaele. In October of 1917 the 52nd Battalion led the 3rd division attack. An October 22, 1917 Battalion War Diary entry stated that he "went forward in busses (sic) to look at the new front line." This information was verified by John Easson, a retired major, after he corresponded with Nancy.
Sandy Johnston's uniform, loaned by Nancy Fotheringham.
Special Tables Physical Training booklet, 1916. Booklet loan by Nancy Fotheringham.
An image of physical instruction inside of the Special Tables Physical Training booklet.
Sandy was awarded the Military Medal for the maintenance of communications while under enemy fire at Vimy Ridge. His award was listed in the London Gazette, 9 July 1917.
Record of the Military Medal bestowed to Sandy Johnston for his "exceptional and courageous devotion to duty" at Vimy Ridge, April 17th, 1917. Document loaned by Nancy Fotheringham.
An award citation issued by King George V to Sandy Johnston for the Military Medal. Document loaned by Nancy Fotheringham.
Sandy Johnston in his full military uniform. This image was most likely captured when he received his award. Photograph loaned by Nancy Fotheringham.
Sandy Johnston's Military Medal for Bravery in the Field. Object loaned by Nancy Fotheringham.
Sandy was awarded two other medals for his service, the first being the Allied Victory Medal. Approximately 5.7 million of these medals were issued during the Great War. To be a recipient "an individual had to have entered a theatre of war (an area of active fighting), not just served overseas." The rainbow ribbon represents the combined colours of the Allied nations. The front of the medal depicts a winged classic figure, an image that represents freedom. The back of the medal reads, "The Great War for Civilisation 1914-1919." Each allied nation issued a medal of a similar design, similar wording, and identical ribbon.
The second medal was the British War Medal. Approximately 6.4 million of these medals were issued by the British government to those who had represented the British and Imperial Forces at any point of the war.
The Allied Victory Medal (left) and the British War Medal (Right), loaned by Nancy Fotheringham.
Before the end of the war, Sandy was commissioned as an officer in the Royal Flying Corp (which later became the Royal Air Force.) Nancy stated that her father "was given the chance to get a commission and learn to fly because of his bravery in the field at Vimy for which he received a Military Medal." Obtaining a position in the Air Force was seen as prestigious, as the task required more skill and innate physical characteristics such as good eyesight. Becoming an air pilot also meant an escape from the trenches. Nancy expressed that, "it was a chance [for her father] to escape with honour." His first flight was in August of 1918; his last was in January 1919.
Pilot's Flying Log Book. Sandy's first flight was in August of 1918; his last was in January 1919. Book loaned by Nancy Fotheringham.
Reginald Ransom was born on July 22, 1887 in London, England. His attestation papers stated that he was from O'Connor, Ontario and that he identified as a labourer. He joined the 52nd Battalion in Port Arthur on February 18, 1916.
As mentioned above, Reginald was a casualty of the Great War. Lois states that when, "reading the battalion's war record one feels the impending doom, the great carnage of war, the timeline to his death." He was buried at Petit-Vimy British Cemetery in France.
Reginald Ransom's Attestation papers, 1918. Accessed from Library and Archives Canada.
Reginald's Bible where he inscribed "death before dishonor" on the front page. Atikokan Centennial Museum, Florence Ransom Collection, 1968.18.14.
Atikokan Centennial Museum, Florence Ransom Collection, 1968.18.13.
The Allied Victory Medal usually has a rainbow coloured ribbon (like the one on Sandy's medal.) This ribbon was an addition made at a later time prior to be accessioned into the museum's collection. Atikokan Centennial Museum, Florence Ransom Collection, 1968.18.11.
Reginald's wife, Florence, moved to Canada under Sandy Johnston's care after the war. He provided her employment; she managed his general store in Atikokan for nine years. At this time, the store bought and sold furs in the fur trade. In an Atikokan Progress newspaper article, she fondly recalled her delight in the Indigenous population bringing in furs, stating that it "was a colourful occasion to see them trading their furs far into the night." At this time Atikokan was a very small, remote community with a population of 300. It was so small, in fact, that she recalled there being only two stores. Even after she stopped managing Sandy's store, Florence remained close to the Johnston family for many years.
Florence remained a widow for the rest of her life. She was very active in Legion activities, and it can be assumed that this was a way to honour her late husband. Below, among other notable artifacts, note her Certificate of Merit, awarded to her by the Ladies Auxiliary of the 145 Legion branch.
Florence Ransom's Legion hat. Atikokan Centennial Museum, Florence Ransom Collection, 1968.18.2.
Florence Ransom's Legion Membership Card for the 1950-1951 year. Atikokan Centennial Museum, Florence Ransom Collection, 1968.18.15d.
Florence was awarded with a "Certificate of Merit" by the Legion for her "outstanding services to the Ladies Auxiliary of Branch 145." Atikokan Centennial Museum, Florence Ransom Collection, 1968.18.3.
Past Officer and 1st Vice President Award. Atikokan Centennial Museum, Florence Ransom Collection, 1968.18.12.
Florence Ransom, Anna Rawn, Judy (child) and Myrtle Johnston, C. 1943. Photograph loaned by Nancy Fotheringham.
After the war, Sandy spent a year working as a demobilization officer in Port Arthur. He then became owner of the McKenzie Inn, east of Thunder Bay. As alluded to above, in 1925 he moved to Atikokan, where he purchased a general store from the town's founder, Tom Rawn. In addition to buying and selling furs, he acted as the postmaster for the community until 1947. He continued his military service later in life. During the Second World War he served as a recruiting officer for the Port Arthur area. After that endeavour he owned and operated the Imperial Oil Agency in Atikokan until his retirement in 1953. On top of his other great achievements, Sandy also served as reeve of Atikokan for five years, 1956-1960.
Sandy Johnston's Legion Beret. Object loaned by Nancy Fotheringham.
Legion Life Membership card. Document loaned by Nancy Fotheringham.
Throughout his life, Sandy maintained a strong interest in the Canadian Legion, Atikokan Branch No. 145. In fact, he served as its president from 1941 to 1948. The Legion offered a place for returning veterans to come together to discuss their shared experiences.
Sandy holding his twin daughters Nancy and Patricia. Photograph loaned by Nancy Fotheringham.
Sandy owned a general store in Atikokan. He later became the town's reeve. Photograph loaned by Nancy Fotheringham.
Sandy married Myrtle Rawn and they had three daughters: Judy and twins Nancy and Patricia. Although he had a rich post-war life, injuries to his feet were a silent reminder of what he had endured.
A museum label of Atikokan's World War I Veterans. This information was taken from an Atikokan War Veterans database created by Adam Montgomery & Stephanie Bellissimo on behalf of the Atikokan Centennial Museum. All Atikokan war veterans' gravestones with visible military markings were photographed and compiled into a list. This list is not conclusive. If a veteran chose not to have any military insignia on their stones, or if they were buried outside of Atikokan, their information was not included. If you have someone to add, please let us know! Leave a comment below. Include the person's name, corp, rank, birth and death dates (if known) and we will update our records.
This exhibit commemorates the 100th anniversary of the battle at Vimy Ridge and the sacrifices that individuals, communities and the nation made for our freedom. Commemoration is important; however, events like these should not just be remembered on anniversaries. It is important to take a moment every now and then to acknowledge the ever-enduring strength of the human spirit to fight for what is believed to be right. Many of these men paid the ultimate sacrifice for their convictions. Reginald's inscription of "death before dishonor" inside his Bible (seen above) speaks to this. We are eternally grateful for these men's brave actions. They will always be remembered.
 Information gathered from Sandy Johnston's military records, form R-122, Reg'l No 438593.
 J.L. Granatstein and Dean Oliver. The Oxford Companion to Canadian Military History (Oxford University Press, 2011), 85.
 Philip J. Haythornthwaite. The World War One Source Book (London : Arms and Armour, 1992) 159.
 Information gathered from Sandy Johnston's military records, form R-122, Reg'l No 438593.
 Canadian Geographic and the Walrus, The Story of Canada in 150 Objects: Collector's Edition, 2017., 14.
 War Diary, 52nd Battalion, Army Form C. 2118., October 22, 1917.
 Philip J. Haythornthwaite. The World War One Source Book, 161.
 Information recorded in Sandy Johnston's Flight Training Manual.
 Atikokan Progress. Roles as Early Shopkeeper Here Recalled by Mrs. Flo Ransome, date unknown. [throughout the records Ransom was either spelled "Ransome" or "Ransom." The Museum has chosen to use "Ransom" as this is how the name is spelled on official records.
 Atikokan Progress. J.A. Johnston Obituary, May 13, 1965.
P.E. "Eddie" and Wassy Trudeau (née Zdan) were married on June 26th 1948, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Throughout their marriage Eddie worked as a Bridge and Buildings Foreman for the Canadian National Railway (CNR.) Due to the nature of his work, the couple moved throughout the Port Arthur Division of the CNR until they settled in Atikokan. Before her marriage, Wassy worked as a school teacher. In Atikokan she performed office work at the General Motors and Ford dealerships.
2016.30.23.3 Ed Brasseur Collection, Atikokan Centennial Museum. Wassy made her own dress and wedding veil.
2016.30.40.2 Ed Brasseur Collection, Atikokan Centennial Museum. Blue River Diamond Ring Guarantee Certificate, December 19, 1947.
2016.30.52.14 Ed Brasseur Collection, Atikokan Centennial Museum. Wassy won first prize for her crochet table cloth at the Kiwanis Fall Fair, Atikokan.
2016.30.52.15 Ed Brasseur Collection, Atikokan Centennial Museum. Wassy won 36 first prizes at the Kiwanis Fall Fair for her fruit, vegetable, flower and sewing entries, 1965.
Wassy had a creative spirit. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, embroidery, sewing and tailoring and crafts. Eddie "enjoyed being a critic of Wassy's knitting and crochet work" and encouraged her to showcase her work at local fairs. It should be noted that one of her afghans was valued at $1000 at an exhibition in 1986. She also made her wedding dress and veil seen in the photographs above.
The couple was stylish, as demonstrated by the hats above. Can you picture them going out for a night on the town?
2016.30.46.1 Ed Brasseur Collection, Atikokan Centennial Museum. A card sent to Wassy from Eddy while he was in Winnipeg.
2016.30.47.8 Ed Brasseur Collection, Atikokan Centennial Museum. A card sent to Wassy from Eddy while he was in Sioux Lookout.
Eddie traveled throughout Northwestern Ontario for his work. The envelopes addressed to "Mrs. P.E. Trudeau" seen above were stamped in Winnipeg and Sioux Lookout. Eddie never missed giving Wassy an anniversary, birthday or Valentine's Day card, even while away from home.
2016.30.47.8 Ed Brasseur Collection, Atikokan Centennial Museum. Hallmark Card, unknown date.
When reading Eddie's cards it seems he was a man of little words. However, the card's messages and artwork were filled with beautiful sentiments. The cards shown in this online exhibit make up only a small fraction of the cards that Eddie sent his wife; preserved by the Atikokan Museum.
2016.30.46.2 Ed Brasseur Collection, Atikokan Centennial Museum. Hallmark Card, unknown date.
There are many ways to analyze the sentiments of commercialized cards.
To offer an example, scholar Emily West explains that the ready-made statements suggest that people's emotions are universal, and that "the industry can meet the nation's social expression needs by customizing these core insights."
2016.30.46.5 Ed Brasseur Collection, Atikokan Centennial Museum. 1948 Hallmark Card.
But for many, the meaning of greeting cards comes more from the time spent picking them out, rather than what they say. West states that "much of [the card's] communicative power comes from how they index the time and effort, both emotional and physical, of the sender who must leave their home, enter the marketplace, select the 'right' card, fill it out and mail it."
2016.30.47.3 Ed Brasseur Collection, Atikokan Centennial Museum. 1954 Hallmark Card.
Wassy kept all of the cards given to her throughout the years, showing her sentimental nature. Of the cards that make up this collection, only a select few were from Wassy to her husband. This could be either because she did not send him as many cards, or for whatever reason those cards were not kept.
The card below sent from Wassy showcases her sense of humour.
2016.30.48.4 Ed Brasseur Collection, Atikokan Centennial Museum. 1963 Hallmark Card.
Eddie gave his wife many cards throughout their marriage. The last one in the collection is from 1989, a year before his passing.
These artifacts represent a beautiful Atikokan love story, now captured in time for future generations to enjoy.
Happy Valentine's Day from the Atikokan Centennial Museum.
Ps. don't forget to spend time picking out beautiful cards for your partner, as they might end up in the museum one day!
 West, Emily. "Mass Producing the Personal: The Greeting Card Industry's Approach to Commercial Sentiment." Popular Communication. 2008, Vol. 6 Issue 4, 231-247., 231.
 West, Emily. "Expressing the Self through Greeting Card Sentiment." International Journal of Cultural Studies. 2010, Vol. 13 Issue 5, 451-469, 453.


Many residents of North York eagerly await the arrival of the fall as it customarily means a combination of cooler temperatures and less humidity, a welcomed change after the often sweltering conditions of summer. And although the amount of available daylight decreases steadily throughout the fall months, people might actually be inclined to spend more time outside simply because they find the fall weather conditions to be more comfortable.
Regrettably, the unrelenting march of the calendar dictates that such comforts will likely be short-lived, due to the unavoidable cold and bitter winter conditions that will soon follow. It also means that North York homeowners will need to dedicate some of their outdoor time in the fall to cleaning their property and getting it prepared for the pending change of seasons.
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MLS Report Card – How Have The Timbers Fared So Far?
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The Portland Timbers 2017 MLS regular season is brought to you by the numbers 0, 11, and 6.
Or to the uninitiated, Won zero, lost eleven, and tied, 6. All those years watching Sesame Street paid off. I can spell the numbers, as well as write them. Not that it takes much effort, they are seared into the Portland Timbers psyche.
The 2015 MLS Cup winners became only the eighth team in MLS history to go a whole regular season without a win on the road. The heroes, quite literally, went to zero. It proved De La Soul's claim that three is the magic number, to be wholly correct. Three points was the gap to qualifying for the knockout round. Three was also the tragic number.
It may yet be a blessing in disguise. In the middle of that run, finding the answer is not always easy. The longer the streak continued, the harder it became for Caleb Porter to get the record out of the players' minds.
Come the end of the last regular season, the breathing space needed to find the solution arrived. And the fruit of that time has already been harvested; a 1 – 0 win in LA on the first road trip this campaign was the shot in the arm needed.
Confidence is a key component to any successful team; Portland Timbers are no exception. While last season set a low-bar for improvement this time around, is a better benchmark the 2015 campaign?
By matchday 11 that year, the Timbers were 3 – 4 – 4; this year's 5 – 3 – 3 is a decisive improvement. It could be better; it should be better. The trip to Montreal this weekend is almost the perfect opponent. Only Real Salt Lake and the Rapids have a worse record; 2 – 4 – 4.
With the Sounders to follow, a win is vital to change the frame of mind. That said, there is no reason to be despondent. The Western Conference is tight; one point, one win and just three goals separate the top four. No-one is yet forging a clear gap as Toronto has in the Eastern conference.
The Biggest Strength is Knowing Your Weaknesses
Porter identified last year's woes as a lack of depth in the squad. He rectified that by not just adding numbers, but more importantly, quality. David Guzman, the Costa Rican international and former Deportivo Saprissa midfielder, arrived, bringing a wealth of experience at club level, as well as 26 caps for his country.
At the same time, Sebastian Blanco arrived from San Lorenzo with a different skillset and experience. He's played in Ukraine and England, as well as his homeland; it's an adaptability which is serving the Timbers well. While ostensibly a central midfielder, his abilities allowed Porter to use him on the flanks but transition seamlessly into the central attacking midfielder role.
That is the depth Porter wanted; it's the depth the Timbers need to improve year-on-year. It's paying dividends. The 2016 Timbers couldn't cope with key players being out. Now there is a strong attacking unit with Darlington Nagbe and Fanendo Adi complete a strong offensive unit.
There's a clear intention that offense is the best form of defense, which is just as well with the back unit not as well-stocked as midfield. Guzman and Chara form a solid defensive midfield wall but reinforcements of their quality are thin on the ground in the Timbers squad.
It is not an issue when, as they like to do, Portland get on top in a match. The Timbers are at the best swarming over opponents like wasps on discarded fruit. Though not infallible by any means, the defensive frailties were exposed several times already this season.
Crashing in San Jose was one thing but three games – Columbus, Dallas, and New England, has seen Portland drop leads and not win; It's a reason why the Timbers are 15/1 odds with Betway Sports as of 15th May, for the MLS Cup in 2017.
A hint that things are going well for the club at the moment is the 'Sold Out' signs hanging over the ticket office for every home game. That, a season ticket waiting list of 13,000 and a $50m investment in Providence Park to add 4k extra seats underline the goodwill toward the team.
It isn't easily earned; fans like to believe that something is building and with the Timbers despite the recent winless streak, there is a sense that this season offers the opportunity of post-season success. Get into the knockout stages and anything is possible.
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The Fellowship of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine examinations are the exams taken by those doctors wishing to practice as specialists in Emergency Medicine. To become Fellows of the College, doctors must take three suites of exams – the FRCEM Primary, Intermediate, and Final.
The RCEM is currently streamlining its examination processes for the MRCEM and FRCEM, with all examinations now leading to the award of the FRCEM. Those who do not wish to complete all examinations for the Fellowship can still obtain the Membership, or MRCEM. This system has been in place since 2016, although some candidates are still in the process of completing pre-2016 pathways.
The implementation of the new system is in two parts – from August 2016, and August 2018.
Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).
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STS Defence are pleased to announce that eight members of staff have achieved a further NVQ in "Business Improvement Techniques".
As part of our affiliation with Sharing in Growth, STS Defence is committed to improving our performance, developing our people and striving to embed best practice. The provision of training is a key part of our commitment.
STS Defence's Managing Director, Richard Papanicolaou and Sharing in Growth's CEO, Andy Page presented the certificates and congratulated staff on their success. Richard thanked everyone for their hard work finishing with the key message "let's continue to improve".
(From right to left) Congratulations go to Mark Crawley, Raymond Hare, Robert Brain, Jo Huchu, Wendy Mathews, Steph Savill, Simon Ashworth and Martin Payne for achieving their NVQ.


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Greens offer invitation to Defqon.1 to relocate to Canberra
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The NSW government has backed off its early threats to ban Defqon.1 from being staged anywhere in the state.
But its promoters will have to go through the hoops to get permission.
So far, the authorities have refused to concede that pill testing might have saved the lives of the two Defqon.1 patrons and possibly alleviate the trauma of the 700 who needed medical help.
Now, ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury is offering a lifeline to the festival, by inviting promoters Q-Dance to move it to Canberra where pill-testing could be carried out.
The letter read in part: "Following the disappointing response from the NSW government in relation to the extremely sad news of the deaths of two people who attended your Defqon.1 festival recently, I would like to encourage you to consider relocating future festivals and events to Canberra where a pill testing facility may be established to minimise drug harm for festival patrons."
The ACT was the first in Australia to carry out official pill-testing, at Groovin' The Moo in April, on the grounds of the University of Canberra.
However, plans to hold the trials at Spilt Music have run into problems because it's held on Commonwealth land.
The National Capital Authority (NCA) has stated there is no legal framework for tests to be held on the land.
Drug test advocates are working out whether to hold the tests outside the festival site, although they would prefer to do it on-site because it would be more effective.
On the weekend, hundreds of people in Canberra held a rally, urging the NCA to reconsider the move.
The ABC reported Rattenbury as saying that moving the festival, which drew 30,000 to the Sydney event last month, would also be an economic and cultural boost for Canberra.
"This is a great event, I think it would be great to bring it to Canberra from a tourism point of view, to have something for our young people to go to," he said, the ABC reported.
The Greens want to work with the promoters to make the festival as safe as possible.
"At Defqon, because there was no pill testing, we saw people were obviously taking drugs without any ability to check them.
"I think … a really important part about having it here in the ACT would be offering that service."
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Michael Bloomberg invests $50 million in anti-gun lobby effort
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NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, a billionaire and advocate of firearms regulation, plans to spend $50 million this year setting up a new group that will mix campaign contributions with field operations aimed at pulling gun-control supporters to the polls.
The new organization, Everytown for Gun Safety, will focus on women, especially mothers, The New York Times reported on its website Tuesday.
"This is what the American public wants," Bloomberg said Wednesday on NBC's morning news show, "Today."
He said his group would reward candidates "who are protecting lives, and make sure that those who are trying to keep people from being protected lose elections."
Bloomberg made nearly $14 million in federal campaign contributions for gun-control candidates in the 2012 elections.


Recent political missiles have activated alarm about a privatised future for public education in Australia, consistent with trends in other countries, fallout from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), and the natural bent of a neoliberal regime.
In the United Kingdom, education academies are the emerging model. These are funded by the state but run by private companies, sometimes in chains of thirty or more schools, with chief executives taking home inflated salaries, claiming generous expense accounts, and forging links with the Tory party.
More locally, I came across a blogpost suggesting that, under the TPP, Australia could find itself with compulsory privatisation of education at all levels (and presumably of other public services).
I am no expert on the detail of the 6000-page TPP, but do wonder if this could be plausible under the provisions that allow corporations to sue governments if their policies affect profits.
That is, could corporate providers, modelled on existing chains in the UK, sue governments for preventing them making profits on public services including education?
The Australian government, in common with its neoliberal allies in the UK and US, has a penchant for privatising public services, with or without the added impetus of the TPP.
This is a consistent thread in an otherwise slapstick scenario. Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, recently startled many, including some in his own party room, with a half-baked idea to save money by defunding public schools and leaving the states to pay for them by raising their own taxes.
Respond to increasing inequality with further corporate tax cuts "to create jobs".
And so it goes (to quote the late Bob Ellis).
Funding independent schools at the expense of public schools is supposed to make sense, according to Prime Minister Turnbull. But, think about it as I might, I haven't been able to make it make sense, and nothing I have read makes it make sense (see links below).
We seem to be living in an era in which neoliberal politicians don't feel obliged to make sense. They assert and repeat whatever fiction they are pedalling until it takes on the status of unquestioned and unquestionable Truth!
NOTE: We have to keep naming our Australian Prime Minister (currently Malcolm Turnbull) because the wannabes have been displaying a childish tendency to grab the baton from each other on a regular basis. Some commentators would say, however, the policies remain the same regardless of who is (supposedly) in the driving seat.
Salvaging our public education system (and other public services) is not so much about changing our Prime Minister as about unravelling the neoliberal mindset that has taken occupation within, across, and beyond party lines.
This is a job for "the people". It cannot be left to politicians.


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Heroes of Hamel
The Australians and Americans whose WWI victory changed modern warfare
Stephen Dando-Collins
The battle of Hamel was remarkable for its speed, the tactics employed, numerous acts of extreme bravery, and the fact that for the first time in history American troops fought under Australian command.
The Battle of Hamel, explores the preparations and ramifications for this blitzkreig and the parts played by six men in particular-
A General John Monash, a former Melbourne engineer who had risen through militia ranks to become the first Australian corps commander of WWI, and who put his career on the line by conceiving and commanding the bold Hamel assault, implementing it despite the reservations of his British superior and the interference of American commander General Pershing and Monash's own Australian prime minister, Billy Hughes.
A Australians Private Henry Dalziel and Lance Corporal Jack Axford, who both won the Victoria Cross (VC) for their gallantry during the battle, and Sergeant Ned Searle (who is related to Stephen Dando-Collins), who set out to win a Victoria Cross during the battle.
A Colonel Joseph B Sanborn, at 64 supposedly much too old for front line service, yet who, as commander of the American 131st Regiment, defied the orders of US commander General Pershing to lead his men into battle alongside the Australians. On General Monash's recommendation, Sanborn was awarded the British Distinguished Service Cross (DSC).
A American Corporal Thomas Pope, who won America's highest gallantry award, the Medal of Honor (MOH), for his part in the Battle of Hamel, becoming the first member of the US Army to be awarded the Medal of Honor in World War One. Pope would live to 94, becoming the last WWI Medal of Honor winner to pass away.
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The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has kicked off a yearlong celebration of its growth and many milestones achieved since its founding in 1972 by industry leaders who sought to recognize competent professional technicians and the repair facilities where they are employed.
For half a century, ASE has worked to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service by testing and certifying automotive professionals, becoming the renowned independent nonprofit organization striving to uphold and promote high standards of vehicle service and repair.
From its initial offering of four automobile tests in 1972, ASE today offers 57 tests and certifications from automobile and medium-heavy truck to transit and school bus, collision repair, parts, military and others. More than a quarter of a million individuals currently hold ASE certifications in these areas of the transportation industry.
ASE recently unveiled a special logo in recognition of its 50th anniversary and encourages industry organizations to feature the commemorative logo as a way to show their support of ASE. Throughout the year, ASE will share historical information, conduct special programs and showcase ASE-certified service professionals and the essential work they perform to keep America's vehicles safe and on the road.
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ASE Education Foundation Presents Bryl Shoemaker Award
Steve Bernasek, diesel technologies instructor and team lead for automotive programs at the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) in Mesa, Arizona, has been named the 2021 Byrl Shoemaker Instructor of the Year by the ASE Education Foundation.
Bernasek received his award during the recent ASE Board of Governors meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona.
An ASE-certified technician for the past 22 years, Bernasek has taught at EVIT since 2016. He serves as the team lead of the diesel, automotive technologies and collision repair programs. EVIT offers over 40 career training programs for high school students and adults, and EVIT's automotive programs have had a history of success as retired EVIT teacher Randy Baker also was named the Byrl Shoemaker award winner in 2015.
This prestigious award is named after Byrl Shoemaker, the past executive director of vocational education in Ohio. Shoemaker is considered the father of the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and the national ASE accreditation system that automotive education programs use today.
"Everyone at ASE would like to congratulate Steve Bernasek for earning one of the industry's most esteemed honors," said Mike Coley, ASE Education Foundation president. "Great instructors are the axle upon which all automotive education turns, and therefore, we are very pleased to recognize Steve as an outstanding example of excellence in automotive instruction."
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48 Technicians Honored At ASE Annual Meeting
Forty-eight automotive professionals were recognized at the Fall Board of Governors meeting of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), held at the Scottsdale Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The annual awards banquet spotlights top scorers on the ASE certification tests.
Forty-one companies from both OEM and aftermarket segments sponsored individual technician recognition awards in the Auto, Truck, Collision, Bus, Parts and Service categories, along with awards for instructors. In addition to top scores on the ASE tests, award sponsors look for on-the-job excellence and community service when selecting honorees.
"ASE has recognized the best of the best in our industry for more than 40 years, and this year we honored 48 outstanding individuals from across the nation," said Tim Zilke, ASE president and CEO. "We couldn't do this without the support of our award sponsors, who include some of the best-known names in the industry. Their commitment to excellence is reflected in the talented individuals receiving these awards. The enthusiasm and professionalism displayed by our award winners testifies to the high-quality of ASE-certified technicians and specialists. We are proud to have them as part of the ASE family."
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence was established in 1972 as a nonprofit organization to help improve the quality of automotive service and repair through the voluntary testing and certification of automotive technicians and parts specialists. Today, there are approximately a quarter of a million ASE-certified professionals at work in dealerships, independent shops, collision repair shops, auto parts stores, fleets, schools and colleges throughout the country.
For more information about ASE, visit www.ase.com.
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La segona campanya d'Archinard al territori de l'Alt Senegal preparada el 1889 i realitzada el 1890, va permetre als francesos la conquesta de Ségou.

Archinard havia anat a França a discutir la campanya amb el govern però el setembre tornava a ser a Kayes, la capital del territori; portava carta blanca per actuar contra Ahmadu Tall. Archinard va oferir llavors a Ahmadu un tractat fronterer però aquest va rebutjar al·legant que els francesos estaven en territoris que no eren seus. La guerra fou doncs declarada aprofitant que Samori Turé estava ocupat fent la guerra contra Tieba de Sikasso. Archinard va decidir atacar Ségou en lloc de Kaarta que era la província més propera. Esperava que aïllat a Kaarta, els tuculors de Nioro es revoltarien contra Ahmadu i a més la presència francesa a la vora del Níger allunyaria tot intent de Samori d'acostar-se a aquesta zona. El comandant general planejava ocupar Ségou per instal·lar al poder a caps favorables a França i hostils a Samori.

Conquesta de Ségou
Al febrer de 1890 el cos expedicionari francès es va concentrar a Lontou, prop de Médine. El formaven 742 homes dels quals 103 europeus i 818 auxiliars (portadors, guies etc.); l'estat major el formaven el capità Bonnier, el capità Briquelot, el tinent Valenlin i el capità indígena Mahmadou-Racine; la cavalleria estava formada per mig esquadró de spahis senegalesos amb 30 homes i dos oficials; l'artilleria anava manada pel capità Ruaull, amb els capitans Baudot i Underberg i el tinent Hugot; la infanteria anava dirigida pel tinent Tavernier i la formava un escamot de 20 homes; els tiradors senegalesos estaven dividits en tres companyies, la 3a sota el capità Launay i els tinents Lucciardi, Marchand, Sansarric i Salvat; la 7a sota el capità Hugueny, els tinents Chrétien i Spitzer; i la 8a sota el capità Sarrazin i el tinent Lagarde; a més hi havia dos companyies auxiliars de tiradors, una sota el capità Mangin i els tinents Morin i Levasseur i el tinent indígena Alakamessa; i l'altre sota el tinent Baudot. El servei sanitari estava confiat als doctors Grall i Crozat. El contingent estava plenament equipat per una campanya que es podia perllongar al temps de pluges. Acompanyaven a l'expedició contingents bambares aliats i un petit exèrcit aixecat per Mari Diara, hereu dels antics reis de Ségou, amb un miler d'homes en total (338 cavallers).

La columna va sortir el 15 de febrer cap a Bamako; des d'allí va baixar pel riu Níger i va arribar a Ségou en 44 dies (abril). La ciutat estava rodejada d'una muralla en cremallera darrere de la qual dues torres, la mesquita i el diomfoutou  de Madani. El 6 d'abril al matí l'artilleria va obrir foc mentre la infanteria creuava el Níger amb piragües però abans de l'assalt van saber pels somonos  que Madani acabava de fugir. Els francesos van penetrar sense oposició ocupant els diomfoutous de Madani, d'Ahmadu Tall i d'Al-Hadjdj Umar (en aquest darrer hi havia el tresor del sultà), capturant l'harem de Madani i a un altre dels fills d'Ahmadu Tall. No hi va haver cap mort ni ferit pel costat francès.

Madani havia fugit de Ségou i s'havia refugiat a Scienso. Allà el va atrapar un cap de l'exèrcit de Mari Diara i en l'enfrontament Madani va perdre molts homes però va aconseguir escapar altre cop amb un centenar de cavallers. La regió de Markadougou es va sotmetre. Archinard va entregar el poder de Ségou a Mari Diara de la dinastia dels Diara que havia governat fins uns anys abans a Ségou i conservava el poder en algunes zones; al faama (rei) Bodian de la família dels Massassis, se li va atorgar un petit estat a l'entorn de Nango. Un resident francès (amb seu a Ségou) supervisaria de manera permanent a aquests dos caps, amb una guarnició de 27 homes i 3 canons; el primer resident fou el capità Underberg.

Conquesta d'Ouossébougou
Després de l'èxit de la conquesta de Ségou, Archinard, per donar satisfacció als bambares, va decidir conquerir la fortalesa d'Ouossébougou, posició avançada dels tuculors a la frontera amb el Bélédougou. Va sortir de Ségou amb una columna lleugera passant per un territori amb poca aigua; anaven una companyia de tiradors (manada pel capità Launay), dos companyies d'auxiliars i una secció de spahis, en total 27 europeus i 275 indígenes, a més de contingents bambares formats per un miler de cavallers i dos o tres mil infants. La tata d'Ouossébougou, qui enllaçava Ségou amb Nioro, estava formada per un recinte en pla, amb un diomfoutou d'accés difícil; els seus defensors estaven acostumats al saqueig. El 25 d'abril a les 8 del matí, els francesos van arribar a la vista de la tata i van començar a obrir foc d'artilleria, preparant mentre l'assalt que ferien al davant els tiradors auxiliars, després els bambares i en reserva la companyia de Launay; l'assalt a la fortalesa es va iniciar a les 5 de la tarda; els tiradors auxiliars van penetrar per les bretxes manats pel tinent Levasseur, trobant una defensa acarnissada; tots els europeus foren morts o ferits, incloent Levaseur (ferit greu) i el capità Magin (mort quan intentava ajudar al tinent); la resistència fou tenaç, casa per casa; el tinent Lucciardi va poder entrar al diomfoutou però no va poder progressar; els bambares van començar a retrocedir i els va entrar el pànic; la reserva va haver d'intervenir; a la nit el combat es va aturar; durant la nit el capita Baudot va iniciar un bombardeig artiller i a les tres de la matinada els defensors van intentar una sortida que fou rebutjada per la companyia de Launay. El dia 26 d'abril a l'alba, l'artilleria va començar a bombardejar el diomfoutou i la rodalia buscant obrir una segona bretxa; circulen notícies que una força tuculor es troba propera i marxa per ajudar al defensors (però de fet elements profrancesos els van enganar i finalment van restar immòbils). Una arenga als bambares reproduïda pels recitadors i cantants va precedir a l'atac que els bambares van realitzar ara amb més fúria, dividits en dos columnes (Mourdia i Dampfa), aconseguint prendre nombroses cases tot i la resistència dels tuculors (fins i tot les dones); finalment el cap dels defensors, Bandiougou Diara, va fer explotar el diomfoutou, morint en l'explosió junt amb uns quants defensors. Llavors la resistència es va aturar; els francesos van tenir 15 morts i 82 ferits. Archinard va entregar Ouossébougou al cap bambara de Digna a qui antigament havia pertangut.

Archinard va oferir llavors la pau a Ahmadu Tall i en prova de bona voluntat va enviar als presoners en un comboi al seu país d'origen, el Futa al Senegal (d'on havien sortit seguint a al-Hadjdj Umar, escortats pel capità Mahmadou-Racine. Amb la resta de les tropes va prendre el camí de Kayes on va arribar el 25 de maig, si bé pel camí va ser fustigat per guerrers d'Ahmadu.

Nova dinastia a Ségou
Mari Diara de Ségu no estava satisfet amb la situació, perquè no volia compatir el poder amb els francesos ni amb els Massassis de Nango; durant el mes de maig va preparar una conjura per assassinar al resident Underberg, però fou descoberta. Archinard fou informat en arribar a Kayes i va enviar reforços a Ségou sota el tinent Spitze; Mari Diara fou arrestat i deposat i substituït per Bodian de Nango (29 de maig de 1890).

Conflicte de Koniakary
Ahmadou no va agrair la mostra de suposada bona voluntat d'Archinard; reforçat per centenars dels seus partidaris de Ségou que havien abandonat la ciutat per posar-se al seu servei, va formar diverses bandes; una d'elles anava manada per un dels seus caps de confiança i va sorprendre prop de Talaari el tren que portava de Bafoulabé à Médine a una part de l'harem capturat a Ségou (31 de maig de 1890), però els soldats que anaven als vagons van rebutjar als atacants; l'endemà (1 de juny) els tuculors van atacar Bafoulabé; el capità Odent, comandant del lloc, va respondre amb energia però va demanar reforços a Kayes des d'on li van ser enviats 150 homes i dos canons sota comandament del capità Ruault, que va fer el trajecte Kayes Bafoulabé en un dia, arribant just a temps per contribuir a rebutjar als atacants que eren uns 1200 i als que Rault va perseguir fins al gué de Kalé, a la vora del Bakhoy, on els tuculors es van fer forts i van contraatacar; Ruault va rebutjar diversos atacs, però l'endemà al matí havia gairebé esgotat les municions així que va ordenar una carrega que va fer fugir als tuculors que a més tenien prop a l'escamot del tinent Salvat; els tuculors van voler travessar el riu però molts es van ofegar o foren massacrats pels francesos en un congost proper. Les baixes franceses foren de 6 homes morts i 36 ferits (incloent el capita Raualt i els tinents Lagarde i Salvat).

Uns dies després, el 6 de juny, el cap del Diombikho, que era un altre lloctinent d'Ahmadu Tall, va atacar i cremar el poble de Diala, però fou rebutjat cap a Nioro. El país de Guidimakha es va sotmetre al cap de pocs dies. Però instigats per Ahmadu, tota la regió al nord de Kayes estava agitada; els treballadors negres del ferrocarril es van revoltar i van destruir la línia uns quants kilòmetres, cremant les plataformes, els vagons i els postes telegràfics.
Es van produir diversos enfrontaments en un dels quals els francesos van tindre 43 baixes (entre morts i ferits) d'una força de 145 homes. Archinard va decidir respondre amb energia, va reprendre l'ofensiva i va marxar contra Koniakary (14 de juny), que fou ocupada el 16 de juny, després que els defensors es van retirar sense combatre; allí va crear una posició militar; els tuculors, desconcertats, es van retirar cap a Kaarta. La tata de Koniakary estava sencera i algunes obres franceses el va posar a cobert de tot atac; fou armat amb dos canons i posat sota el comandament del tinent Valentin amb un sotstinent i un metge militar; la guarnició la formaven un sergent europeu i quaranta tiradors indígenes amb 400 cartutxos cadascun. Yamadou, rei del Khasso, a qui havia pertangut el lloc i al qual se li va retornar, i muntava guàrdia amb 400 guerrers.

L'agost es va saber que Ahmadu havia jurat reconquerir Koniakary o morir; comptava amb l'estació de pluges que ferien els camins impracticables i impedirien als francesos ajudar la posició. Va enviar les seves forces a Kolomé i els seus principals guerrers van jurar sota l'alcorà d'atacar en persona els murs de la tata. Ahmadu va sortir de Nioro amb els seus caps militars i els seus caps talibes més coneguts, tres dels seus fills, quatre dels seus germans i 4.000 tuculors, que van augmentar pels reclutats per arreu on passaven fins a arribar als deu mil homes. Els soldats vivien del terreny i no deixaven de saquejar i cremar els llogarets de la regió.

Les pluges de l'estiu havien deixat efectivament aïllada la posició de Koniakary i Ahmadu s'hi acostava; el 8 de setembre va iniciar l'atac a Koniakary. Valentin va rebutjar aquest primer atac amb l'ajut dels dos canons que van impedir als assaltants arribar a les muralles. Després de tres hores els atacants es van haver de retirar en desordre, deixant 30 morts i nombrosos ferits. Ahmadu que s'havia quedat a Kolomé, va restar dos dies tancat sense voler rebre ningú i després es va retirar a Nioro. Després d'això els caps de les províncies de Kaarta van començar en secreta a demanar el protectorat francès.

Referències

Bibliografia
 Histoire de la conquête du Soudan français (1878-1899)" pel Tinent Gatelet
 Ahmadu i Archinard

Història militar de Mali


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On October 24, 2017, the same user posted a 2 1/2 minute clip of the pilot onto their Twitter account.<ref>[https://twitter.com/CarpeDiemsNuts/status/922889842949787648 The clip on Twitter. Retrieved October 24, 2017.]</ref>
'''I'm pretty sure it's a different dub. The Phuuz one was commissioned by TV Asahi, and Phuuz is a company based in California while the found dub is clearly recorded in the UK and was commissioned by MTV UK.'''
This article has been tagged as Needing work due to its lack of content.
Sometime during the early 2000s, Unbound Creative Inc. (then known as Phuuz Entertainment) licensed the 1979 Doraemon series through TV Asahi, in hopes of distributing it in the US. A pitch pilot was produced, but was never picked up by any network, most likely due to lack of interest.
Very little information is available about the pilot, although reference to it is made in the Phuuz producer Ken Duer's profile.[1] Its existence can also be seen in a WebArchive copy of a page relating to the different productions that were dubbed.[2]
On October 22, 2017, a user named "Carpediemsnuts" posted onto the anime subreddit of Reddit a photo of a VHS tape with the Creative logo on it as well as a (misspelled) label identifying it as "DORAEMON THE FINISHED ITEM". The caption for the photo read "So my Dad once mentioned he'd voiced an anime in the 90's..I just found this."[3] According to the user, his father, who had done previous work for MTV UK, was commissioned to voice Doraemon in the pilot.
On October 24, 2017, the same user posted a 2 1/2 minute clip of the pilot onto their Twitter account.[4]
I'm pretty sure it's a different dub. The Phuuz one was commissioned by TV Asahi, and Phuuz is a company based in California while the found dub is clearly recorded in the UK and was commissioned by MTV UK.
↑ Ken Duer's profile, Phuuz Entertainment. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
↑ Phuuz Entertainment's Projects page. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
↑ The Reddit post by Carpediemsnuts. Retrieved October 24, 2017.
↑ The clip on Twitter. Retrieved October 24, 2017.
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