Weekly News Recap: April 19, 2024

Weekly News Recap: April 19, 2024

Women who joined the U.S. workforce during the Second World War strike 'Rosie the Riveter' poses before a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

A woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong it is until it's in hot water. -- Eleanor Roosevelt

CKUA NEEDS OUR HELP

  • Address To The Community (YouTube) ALBERTA STORY "CEO Marc Carnes addressed the CKUA community with an update about CKUA's future. 'We need you, our listening community, to support the station you know and love—and to do so in record numbers. Achieving this Spring Fundraiser goal of $775,000 is a first step towards raising the $3 million we need by September 30, 2024 to weather our perfect storm and stabilize.' "

SOME GOOD NEWS

  • VIDEO: 20 Minutes of Charles Schulz Drawing Peanuts Comics (Kotke.org) This really is wonderful...and meditative. The 20 minutes eases by. "This is wonderful: a collection of video clips of Charles Schulz drawing his iconic Peanuts comic strip — 'everything I could find of Charles Schulz drawing his Peanuts characters' in the words of the compiler."

  • VIDEO: These real-life 'Rosie the Riveters' just received the top U.S. civilian award (CBC) #BeautifulPatriots "When Marian Sousa got her first job at the age of 17, [she became...] one of more than six million U.S. women who broke traditional gender roles and joined the workforce during the Second World War. On Wednesday, she was one of 27 of surviving 'Rosie the Riveters' — so-called because of the famous recruitment posters of the era — who gathered in the U.S. Capitol to receive a Congressional Gold Medal of Honor, the nation's top civilian award." (https://abcnews.go.com/living/story/rosie-riveters-awarded-congressional-gold-medal-years-after/?id=109087140&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email).

  • A 'new' star will light up the sky soon and you can see it for yourself (CBC) #StarNerdsRejoice "Star light, star bright, will there be a new star tonight? That's the question astronomers are waiting to answer, as they await a spectacular stellar explosion they believe is on the horizon. To be clear, the star already exists, but it's invisible to the unaided eye — for now. Roughly 3,000 light years away is a binary star system in the constellation Corona Borealis."

  • Indigenous chefs share food from the land — and the heart (St. Albert Gazette) ST. ALBERT STORY My mouth is watering. #LoveBannock "About a half-dozen guests watch with eager anticipation as Jessica Rain makes bannock. 'Real simple, only requires three ingredients,' the Alexander First Nation member said of the recipe. Rain dumps flour, salt, and baking soda into a mixing bowl with a practised hand. [...] After just 10 minutes, the dough has become crispy, golden brown, ready-to-eat bannock. The guests say it’s the best they’ve ever tasted."

  • How Indspire helped this Canadian student pursue her dreams in literature (Daily Hive) CANADIAN STORY "Every student deserves a chance to reach their full potential, but oftentimes Indigenous youth are faced with additional challenges when it comes to breaking cycles and achieving goals. According to Statistics Canada, just under two-thirds (63%) of Indigenous youth graduate high school, compared with 91% of the non-Indigenous population [...] Ahead of its upcoming biennial fundraising event on June 12, 2024 in Toronto, A Feast in the Forest — which sold out in its first year — Daily Hive caught up with Chyana, an Edmonton student who wound up landing an incredible career opportunity with the support of Indspire’s bursaries and scholarships."

  • VIDEO: As his trans daughter struggles, a father pushes past his prejudice. ‘It was like a wake-up’ (AP News) Change can happen. "Before his transgender daughter was suspended after using the girls’ bathroom at her Missouri high school. Before the bullying and the suicide attempts. Before she dropped out. Before all that, Dusty Farr was — in his own words — 'a full-on bigot.' By which he meant that he was eager to steer clear of anyone LGBTQ+. Now, though, after everything, he says he wouldn’t much care if his 16-year-old daughter — and he proudly calls her that — told him she was an alien. Because she is alive. 'When it was my child, it just flipped a switch,' says Farr."

  • LEGO® Artist Uses Unique Medium to Reimagine Epic Voyage (Newswire) CALGARY STORY This is super cool. "Open now at Glenbow at The Edison and running until May 19, Building Black Civilizations: Journey of 2,000 Ships is the work of Ghanian-Canadian artist Ekow Nimako. As a LEGO® artist, Nimako builds whimsical and elaborate sculptures incorporating Afrofuturistic themes rooted in history and political inquiry—using thousands of black LEGO® elements."

  • The Evolution of Mozart's Music (From 5 to 35 Years Old) (YouTube) You're welcome.

TOP TEN STORIES OF THE WEEK

  1. 'Blue Sky City': Calgary unveils new brand (CTV) CALGARY STORY I like it. If feels...mature. "Calgary has a new brand and it's looking up. 'Blue Sky City' has been unveiled as the new identity for the city after nearly two years of work and consultations with 129 organizations across 26 sectors. 'It’s time to tell our own story or continue having others tell it for us. A strong, authentic and aspirational brand supports long-term growth and will align us around a shared vision for the future,' said Brad Parry, the president and CEO of Calgary Economic Development (CED). RELATED: Signs of the times: Calgary's evolving identity"

  2. A Private Operating Foundation’s Perspective On Trust Based Philanthropy (Part II of III): The “Why” and the “What” of Trust-Based Philanthropy (Robert Schalkenbach Foundation) A fantastic article on one of the hottest (and long-overdue) trends in philanthropy. "What grant-making foundations typically describe in terms of due diligence and 'outcome-oriented giving,' for example, can leave grantees feeling overburdened by lengthy applications and micromanaged by nuanced reporting requirements."

  3. University of Alberta under fire for not acting on over $1-million in donations linked to Waffen-SS unit (The Globe and Mail) EDMONTON STORY "The University of Alberta is facing criticism, including from its own academics, for failing to act on more than $1-million in donations and endowments from veterans and people with links to a Ukrainian Waffen SS unit that fought for the Nazi regime in the Second World War. The critics fear the university is stalling after promising in October to review financial endowments."

  4. Serdachny scores overtime winner as Canada edges U.S. for women's hockey worlds gold (CBC) CANADIAN STORY Congrats! We are all proud of you. "Canada reclaimed the women's world hockey championship with a measure of revenge. After losing last year's gold-medal game to the United States on home ice in Brampton, Ont., the Canadians turned the tables with Sunday's 6-5 overtime victory over the U.S. in Utica, N.Y."

  5. A homecoming: Film star Paul Gross to make heralded return to Alberta stage after four decades (Calgary Herald) CALGARY STORY Welcome home Mr. Gross #AlwaysAMountieToMe "It will be the first time in 42 years that Gross has graced a stage here, having starred in George Bernard Shaw’s Mrs. Warren’s Profession, and John Murrell’s Farther West for Theatre Calgary’s 1981-82 season in the company’s original home in the Allied Arts Centre on 9th Avenue."

  6. Cynthia Moore Appointed As New AFA Board Chair (Galleries West) ALBERTA STORY Congrats Cynthia. AFA is in good hands. "Cynthia Moore has been appointed as the new Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) Board Chair. She started the position on April 10. Moore will lead the AFA board in implementing the increased government funding, funding that will see the AFA reach a record budget of more than $39 million in the next three years."

  7. First-of-its-kind puppet show to introduce kids, families to the magic of the Rocky Mountains (Livewire Calgary) CALGARY STORY Oh, I really want to see this. "For years, Samantha Whelan Kotkas’s Rocky Mountain Fairy Tales have been enchanting children and families alike, encouraging them to find the magic that exists in hiking the Rocky Mountains. Although her stories have been performed on stage numerous times, come the end of April, there will have never been a performance of her work quite like this."

  8. Parker: Carol Ryder brings passion and experience to role as co-chair of Contemporary Calgary (Calgary Herald) CALGARY STORY Congrats Carol. We really are blessed to have your leadership around the board table. Thank you! "This city is blessed by so many people who unselfishly give of their time and energy to make this a better place to live. Carol Ryder is one who shines in her enthusiasm, particularly in the fields of education and the arts. During her decades of service, she recently completed 10 years as volunteer board chair of the Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts), and immediately accepted the role as co-chair of Contemporary Calgary."

  9. Climate warrior Jane Goodall isn't sold on carbon taxes and electric vehicles (CBC) "World-renowned primatologist and climate activist Jane Goodall says carbon pricing schemes like the one Canada has deployed aren't a silver bullet to solve the pressing threat of climate change. Speaking to CBC News during the Ottawa stop of her cross-country tour of Canada this week, Goodall said the jury's out on whether levying a consumer price on emissions will meaningfully improve the climate picture over the long term. Goodall, who just turned 90, said a carbon tax can seem punitive to consumers — making a measure to fight climate change seem like a costly chore."

  10. Free course prepares Albertans for climate change (Western Wheel) ALBERTA STORY "April is Earth Month, but there are year-round opportunities to learn more about protecting the planet. Residents of Foothills County and other communities in southern Alberta can learn more about climate change in a free course offered through the University of Calgary. The course, titled 'Preparing Albertans for Climate Change,' was developed by Re.Climate at Carleton University, the Prairie Climate Centre at the University of Winnipeg and the Office of Sustainability at the University of Calgary."

SEVEN LIFE AND CAREER HACKS

  1. What Happens to Your Body If You Don’t Stretch (Time) As a chronic non-stretcher, I read this article with some concern.

  2. Michael Pollan says broccoli is better than any supplement — here's why (Business Insider) I love it. I know many who hate it.

  3. The surprising connection between oral health and general wellness (CBC) As someone who was not able to see a dentist until I was 18, I know how important this is.

  4. NYT Connections: Tips to improve your game through the science of semantic memory (The Conversation) *Yes, along with Wordle and the daily Spelling Bee, I am a Connections addict. And for good reason, it's fun to do and it's good for your mind. *

  5. AI-Music Arms Race: Meet Udio, the Other ChatGPT for Music (Rollingstone) "Ok, this is crazy. I used Udio to write the lyrics and the music for an accountant who became a VP of Operations at a major pipeline company and it was...not bad."

  6. How to Track a Flight on Your iPhone (Mac Rumours) I cannot believe I did not know this. Cool hack!

  7. Resistance Band Workouts for Abs: 11 Exercises to Try (Healthline) Easy to travel with, they are my go-to when on the move.

TOP THREE GIFTS OF THE WEEK

  1. Starbucks pledges $3M to World Central Kitchen for Gaza meals (Al Monitor) Well done. Now, at least I know that my $10 latte is helping others. "Starbucks’ charity arm and its regional operator in the Middle East and North Africa announced on Tuesday that it is donating $3 million to the food charity World Central Kitchen."

  2. St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation Receives Historic $50 Million Gift (Baycare) #Wow "St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation announced today a $50 million gift from the Pagidipati family of Tampa to support the future of pediatric health care in the Tampa Bay community."

  3. Remai family foundation donates $25M for Sask. Polytechnic's new campus (CBC) SASKATOON STORY *"Barry Remai, the chief financial officer of the Remai Group, said the family was happy to donate the money toward a good cause. 'We first talked about this in 2019,' he said. 'We made a commitment early on that if this project was to proceed, we were going to be a part of it.'

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