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Professionally framed and matted display of the front cover from the inaugural Canadian Boy magazine (Vol. 1, No. 1, Jan-Feb 1964), on exhibit at the Scouts Canada National Museum in Nepean, Ottawa. Published by Boy Scouts of Canada (headquartered in Ottawa), this marked the debut of their dedicated magazine for 'all boys,' though deeply rooted in the Scouting movement—serving as a recruitment and education tool by promoting core values like citizenship, outdoor adventure, self-reliance, and moral development through a mix of Scout-specific content (news from troops, badge/workbook elements, seasonal activity guides) and engaging general-interest pieces (fiction, comics, sports profiles, hobbies, pen pals, career features) to broaden reach beyond existing members. Bimonthly at launch (later shifting to monthly), it reflected the era's optimism in youth training and national pride, with Ottawa-based production emphasizing Canadian themes like winter resilience and rugged wilderness. The eye-catching cover illustration depicts Boy Scouts braving snowy wilderness for ice fishing: a triumphant Scout displays a big fish, aided by a companion, with a full campsite, fire, evergreens, and mountains evoking Canada's heritage and typical winter jamborees or skill-building outings. It complements the featured hockey story 'A Boy at the Leafs' Camp' by Scott Young (highlighting perseverance in sports) but aligns thematically with winter outdoor articles that were staples in the magazine's early run. This framed piece highlights its status as collectible 1960s Scouting memorabilia—crisp and well-preserved. Photographed on June 7, 2025, at the Scouts Canada National Museum (1345 Baseline Road, Nepean), during a public visit for Doors Open Ottawa, the annual event opening historic sites across the city.
Scouts Canada National Museum; Nepean; Ottawa, Ontario.
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The SS Allenwood was built and launched in December 1920 by Ernest Wright of John Wright & Co Shipyards, Tuncurry, NSW. The vessel was a coastal trader owned by Allen Taylor's North Coast Shipping Co. with her prime role that of carrying timber and supplies to the residents of towns along the coast of NSW.
The 398-ton, 147-foot twin-screw wooden steamer was easily recognizable by her twin funnels.
During WW2 the Allenwood was requisitioned by the Department of Navy and became the HMAS Allenwood, after the war reverting to its former role..
Vessels like the SS Allenwood regularly faced hazardous sea conditions as well as perilous bar crossings up and down the NSW coast. Many such vessels were lost in their performance of these roles and many mariners died.
Somehow the twin screw powered SS Allenwood managed to survive the elements until one foggy night on the 14th September 1951 in a powerful storm the vessel skippered by Captain Boutrup finally succumbed to nature's fury. Unable to avoid being washed onto Birdie Beach, near Norah Head on the NSW Central Coast the life of the Allenwood ended.
Soon after she was declared a wreck and put out to tender for salvage. Marine engineer JP Scott of Warners Bay was the successful bidder. He paid £601 for the salvage rights. He used the timber to build a house at Warners Bay.
After big storms when sand is removed from the wreck site the superstructure of the boat can still be seen today.
Click on the image below to read more about the SS Allenwood.
Birdie Beach, is in Munmorah State Conservation Area being bordered by the rugged cliffs of Wybung Head to the north and Budgewoi Peninsula to its south. Rarely busy, Birdie Beach is a great spot for surfing and snorkelling though its best known as a clothing-optional beach.
All the Grok Ai animated images of the SS Allenwood that follow have been created from the image of Kevin Rasmussen's model boat shown in the first comment below.
I asked that Grok Ai create a realistic portrayal of the model in a stormy sea. In some renditions I asked it to add voices to the rendered image but had to specifically ask that it use an Australian accent.
My grandmother's neighborhood drug store. Spinner racks. Star Wars. X-Men. Also had a top-notch selection of candy.
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I asked Grok if the US constitution was a person who would it be? Grok has identified U.S. Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) as the personification of the US Constitution. AI specifically pointed to Massie, sometimes referring to him as the "closest thing we have to a true constitutionalist" and "the last free man in D.C.".
According to Grok:
"History of F.R.E.E. Synagogue (Friends of Refugees of Eastern Europe)
The F.R.E.E. Synagogue, officially part of Congregation Friends of Refugees of Eastern Europe, is a Chabad-Lubavitch center located at 1383 President Street in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York. It serves as the headquarters for F.R.E.E., an organization dedicated to supporting Jewish immigrants and refugees from the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.
Founding and Origins
1969: F.R.E.E. was founded by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, initially as the Chabad Lubavitch Refugee Center. The goal was to help Jewish refugees escaping Soviet oppression, where religious practice had been suppressed for decades, by providing spiritual, educational, material, and social support to rebuild their Jewish identity.
The organization was the first of its kind in North America and became the largest serving Russian-speaking Jewish immigrants.
Establishment of the Synagogue 1973:
The first Russian-language synagogue in the United States was established at 1383 President Street, in the same building as F.R.E.E.'s new headquarters. This made it a welcoming space for immigrants unfamiliar with traditional synagogue settings due to Soviet anti-religious policies."