Weekly News Recap: January 14, 2022

The Vancouver Canucks are set to celebrate the incoming Year of the Tiger with this warm up jersey designed by artist Trevor Lai. The jersey celebrates the Chinese community's history with the team. (Vancouver Canucks/Twitter)

An infallible method of conciliating a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured. -- Konrad Adenauer.

SOME GOOD NEWS

9 places to cross-country ski in and around Calgary (Daily Hive) CALGARY STORY I picked this amazing sport up again after a 40 year lapse. It's lovely. "Not up for the adrenaline rush of flying down a mountain but still want to get on a pair of skis this winter? There are plenty of fun spots to cross-country ski in Calgary and near the city. Whether you’re a novice looking to pick up a new winter sport or are already an expert at this Nordic activity, there’s bound to be a perfect trail for you in YYC. So step into your bindings, pick up those poles, and get ready to glide across the snow this season. And be sure to dress in layers, because even if it’s chilly outside, you’re likely to warm up fast once you start skiing!"
All That Glitters: A History of the Disco Ball (Mental Floss) We could all use a bit more dancing under the glittering ball right now. "Reflecting light and hanging like a trophy over revelers, the ball would spin late into the night. It was stylish yet simplistic, a siren call for people who wanted to move underneath it and forget their troubles. But the ball didn’t originate with disco. To understand its history, you have to go much further back and dig into the object’s true party-animal authors: electricians."
The Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time (Guitar Player) This is really really good. Did you know that The Beatles “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” actually had Eric Clapton as the guitarist? "As voted for by you the readers, behold the genius of David Gilmour, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, Brian May and many more."
A Guide to Rewatching Sidney Poitier’s Most Memorable Films (Vulture) If you have not watched these, they are masterpieces. I recommend starting with "In the Heat of the Night". RIP Mr. Poitier. We will not see your like again. "Sidney Poitier, who died at 94, was one of the most durable and beloved movie stars of the 20th century. He was also a pioneering Black actor and activist whose efforts to integrate American cinema were intertwined with his attempts to change the country’s racial attitudes through speeches, marches, talk-show appearances, and political campaigns, encouraging multiple generations of activists."
Drone carrying a defibrillator saves its first cardiac arrest patient in Sweden (The Verge) #WhatAWorld "A man in Sweden is alive today thanks to — in part — a drone. The 71-year-old experienced a cardiac arrest while shoveling snow in December and was resuscitated by a nearby doctor after a drone flew in a defibrillator, Everdrone reported Tuesday."
Preet Chandi is the first woman of color to complete a solo expedition in Antarctica (NPR) Congrats! "Preet Chandi has made a habit of pushing herself, tackling increasingly challenging endurance events over the years, from ultramarathons to mountaineering. And fresh off a grueling ski expedition in Antarctica, the 32-year-old has now made history. 'Polar Preet' is believed to be the first woman of color to complete an unsupported expedition to the South Pole."
'Real-life Lassie': Dog leads New Hampshire police to her injured owner following crash (CNN) "A Shiloh Shepherd named Tinsley earned some extra treats Monday night after leading authorities to her owner, who was injured after a vehicle crash and in urgent need of help. Tinsley caught the attention of New Hampshire State Police when they responded to a call about a loose dog on the Veteran's Memorial Bridge, which spans the New Hampshire-Vermont border on I-89."
‘A real miracle’: dog saves injured hiker stranded in Croatian mountains (The Guardian) "A dog saved a hiker injured in the Croatian mountains by lying on top of him for 13 hours until they were rescued, according to local media. The dog, called North, kept Grga Brkic warm after he fell while out hiking and was unable to move. The other two hikers with him were unable to reach them, so they raised the alarm."

TOP TEN STORIES OF THE WEEK

Ian MacQuillin: Fundraising is more than just philanthropy’s poor relation (Third Sector) Great article Ian. Thanks for this. "This marginalisation of fundraising vis-à-vis philanthropy is commonplace in philanthropy scholarship, which often treats is as an adjunct or afterthought to giving: philanthropy happens largely in the absence of fundraising, which has little or no impact on how people give, how much they give, what they give to or why they give."
Artist behind Canucks' Lunar New Year jersey hopes to counter anti-Asian racism (CBC) VANCOUVER STORY These are awesome. "The designer of the Vancouver Canucks' special edition Lunar New Year jerseys says he hopes the bold redesign sends a message about inclusivity and anti-Asian racism. Artist Trevor Lai, an animation director and founder of Up Studios, grew up in Vancouver. He had previously produced the animated series Super BOOMi for the NHL, which is now the family ambassador for the league in China."
Calgary developer Dhillon humbled by Order of Canada nod (ConstructionConnect) CALGARY STORY Congratulations Bob! "Irrepressible Calgary-based real estate mogul Bob Dhillon didn’t take much time to bask in the honour of being named an Officer of the Order of Canada after the year-end rolls were announced Dec. 29. Dhillon, born Navjeet Singh Dhillon to a Sikh family with roots in India, was cited 'for his achievements in business, and for his unwavering commitment to philanthropy and higher education.'"
Alberta researcher says province's energy transition has already begun (CBC) ALBERTA STORY Good! "Alberta has been a major energy producer for decades but what will the future of energy in the province look like? Solar, wind, nuclear and hydrogen — these are set to be the core pillars of energy diversification efforts in Alberta. West of Centre had Alberta energy experts weigh in on what the transition could look like for the province that still ranks traditional oil and gas as its No. 1 industry."
Calgary-area observatory celebrates 50 years under the stars (CBC) CALGARY STORY Congrats! "It's been 50 years to the day since the doors to the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory near Priddis, Alta., opened to the public — and as co-founder Alan Clark remembers it, it was just about as cold on that day as it is today. Clark, who is also a professor emeritus in the department of physics and astronomy at the University of Calgary, said the journey certainly doesn't feel like 50 years."
NASA's James Webb telescope opens its 'golden eye' mirror (CBC) #Whew! "NASA's new space telescope opened its huge, gold-plated, flower-shaped mirror on Saturday, the final step in the observatory's dramatic unfurling. The last portion of the 6.5-metre mirror swung into place at flight controllers' command, completing the unfolding of the James Webb Space Telescope."
This Reddit Thread Predicting The Things People Are Sure Will Happen In 2022 Will Get You In The Right Headspace For The Rest Of The Year (digg) My favourite: 'We're All Going To Learn The Rest Of The Greek Alphabet' :-) "As we begin a new year, there's a lot to look forward to in 2022 — including, but not limited to, the World Cup, the Winter Olympics and Robert Pattinson's 'The Batman' — but what are some other predictions that the prognosticators of Reddit are sure the year will have in store for us? Redditor u/High_Prophet queried the r/AskReddit community, 'What is something you are pretty sure is going to happen in 2022?' and received more than 21,000 comments. Here were a few of our favorite responses that made us look forward to the new year."
National Music Centre’s CEO wants to show cities how investing in local music can tap into huge potential (Globe and Mail) CALGARY STORY Thanks for this Andrew! "What role can music play in bolstering a city’s economic growth? According to a study by West Anthem, a group that seeks to promote the province’s music ecosystem, it is a huge source of untapped potential. The 10th global edition of the Music Cities Convention is scheduled to take place concurrently in Edmonton and Calgary from Feb. 9 to Feb. 11, 2022 – hosted by West Anthem, the National Music Centre (a Calgary-based non-profit) and Alberta Music (the province’s music industry association). The event will highlight the ways in which music can provide communal, economic and cultural benefits to cities that invest in their local music ecosystems."
Tribal Police Files goes inside the day-to-day lives of officers patrolling Tsuut'ina Nation (Calgary Herald) TSUUT'INA STORY This is cool. I want to watch! "The third and final season of the Aboriginal People’s Television Network show is centred around the Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service. Otherwise known as the Tosguna, which translates to 'Black Soldiers,' the service has been patrolling the community of roughly 2,300 band members since 2004."
MRU fires professor who espoused benefits of residential schools and criticized BLM movement (CBC) CALGARY STORY "A tenured Calgary professor who made headlines in 2020 for criticizing the Black Lives Matter movement and espousing the educational benefits of residential schools confirmed Tuesday she has been fired. Frances Widdowson had been an associate professor at Mount Royal University in the department of economics, justice and policy studies since 2008. She gained notoriety in 2020, when she said the Black Lives Matter movement had 'destroyed' the university, that residential schools gave Indigenous children an education that 'normally they wouldn't have received,' and that tens of MRU faculty members had opposed her."

SEVEN LIFE AND CAREER HACKS

5 “Really Dope” Winter Wines, According to This Sommelier (bon appétit) These look great. Just in time to buy for the end of "dry" January.
5 Books That Tangibly Improved My Life (Books Are Our Superpower) Any list that has "The Four Agreements" and "Educated" on the same list gets my vote.
6 Things to Do on the 1st of Each Month to Upgrade Your life (Better Humans) All great but #2 and #4 especially ring my bell.
One Activity, Three Times a Day, Can Decrease Shoulder Pain (Barshar Salame) In 2021 I seriously hurt my shoulder. This just might be part of the ticket to return my healthy functioning.
5 Simple Exercises That Blasted Away My Lock-down Weight (In Fitness And In Health) A smart and travel-friendly list.
How did chess pieces get their names? (Big Think) As a long-time chess player, I was immediately intrigued...you will be too.
The Best Cookbooks of the Year (New Yorker) A great list. Two jumped off the page for me: "Tables of Contents" and "Home Farm Cooking". Which ones entice you?

TOP THREE GIFTS OF THE WEEK

Judge Judy funds scholarships at NY law school she attended (ABC) This is awesome. As a note of interest, Ms. Sheindin has a net worth of $440 million and was paid $47 million for 25th and final season. Not a bad gig. "'Judge Judy' Sheindlin has given a $5 million donation to New York Law School, where she, her daughter and granddaughter have attended. The donation will fund full tuition and books for 10 women a year, along with a summer employment fellowship after their first year, the school said."
MICHAEL RUBIN, MEEK MILL, AND KEVIN HART ANNOUNCE A $15 MILLION DONATION TO LOW-INCOME STUDENTS IN NEED IN PHILADELPHIA (The Source) Nice move. "Philadelphia 76ers’ partner Michael Rubin, Meek Mill, and Kevin Hart, partners with the Philadelphia 76ers, are donating a total of $15 million to 110 Philadelphia private and parochial schools that serve low-income students. Thousands of poor students in the Philadelphia area will be able to attend these schools for the 2022-2023 academic year thanks to the donation."
Guerin Family Gifts $100 Million to Create Guerin Children’s at Cedars-Sinai (Jewish Journal) Nice gift! "Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is advancing an ambitious vision for children’s healthcare, thanks to the generosity of the Shapell Guerin Family Foundation and its president, Vera Guerin. 'Our family is passionate about Cedars-Sinai and about providing a continuum of care for patients from childhood to adulthood,' said Guerin, a longtime Cedars-Sinai supporter, who currently serves as board chair of Cedars-Sinai Health System."

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